Evening Star Newspaper, July 18, 1891, Page 7

RBOTR. SABERS AND SADDLES Troop A Starts Merrily on Its Long Ride Today ‘S AND TIN CANS. New York Troopers and Hegular Army Of- ficers With Them —The Longest Ride Ever Undertaken by a Militia Troop. SD 8 FORWARD, FOURS RIGHT, March,” and with rattle and jingle of sabers, spurs and leas warlike tin cups, away went Washington's cavalry company, troop A, D.C.N.G, on their long march of 200 miles through Maryland and Virginia. For the next two weeks if war, riot or re- Delliow should break out, this city will have to worry along without the aid of Capt. Barbour and bis gilt-edged troop. Washington's loss, | however, is Maryland and Virginia's gain and those two states will have the pleasure of see- ing what the capital can do in the fng out soldiers, and it is safe to say that the | members of troop A, even dressed in bine shirts and slouch campaign hats, will reflect credit on the city and the local guard. AT THE ARMORY THIS MOBNINO. It wre o distinguished gathering at the New Yor! morning. Horses, men, saddles, tin pans, swords, and Private John Linney were mixed | in a seemingly untiable tangle. Everything hasan ond, however, and even the confusion entailed in getting sixty men, with fall march- ing 0 not to sptak of a long wagon train and et ceteras, must run against a stopping point sooner or later. This morning, taking everything into consideration, the point was reache:! soner than could be expected and by W o'clock the line was ready to move off. carr. Drawn up at 13th roll call a good oppor! ad Ror. t and answering the was offered the miring friends o! oopers to gaze on the combination asa whole. They were. all sal cavalrymen, New York cavalry- valrymen, drivers and hangers latter rabble may be men- ‘Srax correspondent. There was the able captain, Harry Barboar, trying his best to restrain his pride in his troop under « rlike air, but failing signally. ms Capt. C.F. Roe of New York cav- alry tro who have come down to accom local troopers. ‘There was Lieut. A. W. Perry of the ninth Sopegetlonipee the dignity of being a “riglar sub” Jobn Eiker, only five foot eight, but every inch of bim on hand. There was Livut. Arthur Ferguson, with astern air and 200 pounds of flesh, bone and muse There was—well, y more--sergea: porals, trumpeters, privates and drivers. ‘THE ROLL. This is something like the roll that First Ser- geant Huclson called at any rate: New York troop—Capt. C. F. Roe, Lient. Oli- ver Bridgeman, Corp. Alex. Harvey, Corp. A. A, with fifteen of his company, y the M. Jacobus, Corp. G. E. Throop, Corp. Russell Marquand, Privates F. Vermilye, J. M. Knapp, AM. Duffie, H. G. Kerr, H. Edwards Fricken, Gilford G. Harry, C. H. Chandler, B F. Cross aud — — Barry. WASHINGTON'S TROOP. Captein H. Barbour, Lieutenant Jobn T. Eiker, Lieutenant Arthur W. Ferguson, Ser- grants Charles B. Hudson, Peter Rennie, John P. Shepherd, E_ H. Pillsbury, W. H. Mellach, L. £. Weary, Corrorals 8. Coleman. F. Springman, E. A. Keyser, it. D. Simms, FB Libbey. F ott, J.J.” F Trumpeters Joho Moria Privates D. EL P. Hi. Douo- J. J. Linney. J. H! Lewis, Henry Parker, F. Ran. J Cc. B. Smith, KW. |. Underwood, Otto Voss, John J. . H. Walker. Detail by War Department—Lieutenant A. W. Perry, ninth cavalry; Sergeant Fries, first cay- alry. Henry High, Arthur Bu- detail and two men to look after the wants of the oticers, THE WAGON Tuarx. be ‘The troop carried with them a formidable looking wagon train, consisting of three big four-borve wagons containing tents and pro- visions. An ambulance wagon with four horses and @ water cart being among the most useful of Mr. Fred Springman's many gifts to the : LIRCT. FEROUSON. There will be no difficulty about the inhab- Mente along the route of march in knowing ‘When this cavalcade get anywhere near. The latter and rattle of weapons and tinware will beguile many a simple rustic to the roadside with the ides that an army of tin peddlers has broken loose. ‘WHAT THE HORSES CARRY. ‘The men are equipped with everything neces- tary to make life possible, if not hilariously Joyous. Here are some few of the things the of them only used to snap jokes like pulling a conductor and hills, will have it horses, many forty-e w passengers up ‘under: “A men, a blows, blue shirt, bridle, haiter, saddie bags, curry Goub sod bret, casteen, Uo cup, late, Ratio, | has at least one good hard, skin-drenching aloued tr. boot, spurs, carbine, saber, with and belt, saddle, edule blanket, woolen poral Bankes, poncho, overcont, | baggage. In are the tents and the regulation provisions is- sued Ly the War Department. ‘THE RIDE THROUGH THE CITY. The route through the city this morning was from the corner of 13th and New York avenue to H street, to 10th, to F, to 15th, to Pennsyl- vania avenue, through Georgetown and out the Conduit roud. The camp tonight will be a short distance the other side of the Potomac. ‘THE ITINERARY. From there on Sunday the march will be to Dickerson, on the Metropolitan branch. Monday night the camp will be near Weaver- ton, from which point Charlestown will be reached on Tuesday, Winchester stands for Wednesday's camp and the travelers will stay at this veg! over Saturday. Sunday and Mon- day will be spent at Round Hill aud Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Leesburg. Friday night the camp will be at Ammmadale and Sat- urday, at that time, the veterans will reach Wasb- ington once more. A BIG MARCH. This trip of the cavalry is byno means a pleasure trip pure and simple. It is the first time in the history of the National Guard of the country that an organization has ever at- tempted a march of ‘this magnitnde. The New | York cavalry troop, a portion of whom uccom- | pany the local soldiers, have marched from New York tothe state camp at Peckwkill and back, but the distance covered and the real soldier life met with were comparatively play to the present undertaking. ‘Lhe boys on. the rip expect and are going to wee to it that they have & good time. A good lot of hard, snappy wor however, will also enter into the program. Discipline of a Ligh and sbining order will be stained throughout the trip, and although there is little chance of it buing called into requisition « guard tent will always have its fiaps held invitingly open for the reception of Olienders. The work, an has bvon stated, will at times be severe. The work of marching in cavalry arrey almost constantly for two weeks in itself will be no light affair for militia. DRILLS AND HARD WOUK. There will then be drills of ry possible sort, from dress parade to a wild skirmish through the woods and underbrush. Every evening there will be tents to put up and horses tocleau and make comfortable. ivery morn- ing there will be tents to take down aud horses to reclean and make ready for the day's march. All this, considering at the same time that many of the men are unused to any extended riding and will tind their bones exceedingingly sore before night, will corstitute a portion of the work. Then aguin it will rain. There is not the slightest doubt but what Uncle Jerry Rusk rain laid away in some safe pluce for use during the next two weeks. The troopers have not taken along cot to bless themselves with and any sleep ob- | tained will bave to be taken right on the / ground. ‘There is, however, a good supply of | rubber blankets and ponchos. Along with the cots all the gilt and prettiness have been stored | away for future reference by the cavalry. Dress uniforms for the next two weeks will be only a dream of the past and white shirts only a hope for the future. ‘Taking all these things into consideration and Learing in mind also theexperimental side of the attempt and the value in knowledge of practical tactics which will be gained if the trip is a success, it is little wonder that widest interest is being taken in the march. This interest is not confined to the District Na- tional Guard, but extends to the regular service and the War Department; it iy not confined to | Washington, but extends wherever the march | lias beeu discussed, as exemplitied by the ar- rival of tifteen of the troopers froin New York crack cavalry organization, all eager to tal part in the experiment. In fact, wherever an interest is takqy in the citizen eoldiery of the | nation au inte e come of practic: REGULAR OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE. The War Department has recognized the value of proving effectively that the National Guard can go in the field and bear the hard- ships of an actual campaign, and has detailed Lieut. Perry of the ninth cavalry and Surgt. Pries of the twelfth cavalry to accompany the amateurs and render every possible aid aud as- sistance Iso a high compliment to the local troop that Capt. Koe of the New York troop A, With fifteen men,has joined in the march. , New York basa fine ‘National Guard organizatio and among the best-drilled and best-diseipli of the companies is Capt. toe's command, made up of energetic young business men, with the | means aud the disposition to form a first-class troop. The New York command has its ranks filled to the limit, 105, and has always on hand a large waiting list.’ Capt. Roe himself is a well-known New Yorker and appears eminently ‘quulitied to make « success of anything he un- i [iw very diligently patronized, no matter how GLEN ECHO CHAUTAUQUA. It is Grange Day, but the Haim and Mud Af- fected the Attendance. Correspondence of the Evening Star. Guex Ecuo, July 18, 1891. Some people are just awakening to the de- lights of camping. Yesterday one family took seven tents, that is, several brothers and their families. They bronght enough furniture to fill a hotel and enough children for an orphan asylum. They reduce camping to # science, handsome rugs and draperies and such bric-s- brac as makes a homelike place. ‘The Conduit road at night presents a very animated scene. It is a great trip for bicycles and the lanterns follow each other in quick succession. Mrs. Jennings has gone to Toronto to the National Teachers’ Association to invite that body to hold their next annual session at Glen Echo. As the association numbers about 10,000 members, Mra. J find her hands full xt vear if they accept her invi and Mra. Spencer have carried a very invitation from the managers to the National Business Educators’ convention, now in session at Chautauqua, tocome to Glen Echo next sum- mer to hold their meeting. At midnight last night the rain commenced again, just to relieve the monotony. A great many people were disappointed to- duy on account of the mud and general un- jures of the weather. It is grange plearant time was anticipated by all the visiting farmers and a number of entertainments were planned to make the day enjoyable, but very few people dared to ven- ture out. ' The exercises followed ench other as dvertised. ‘The morning address was dcliv- ered by Hon. B. E. Fernow, on “The Protec- tion of Our Forests,” and he & very inter- osting lecture on forestry and the need of pro- | tection of the trees and whut has already Leen done in that direction. At2 p.m. there was a musicale by the band and some solos; then fol- lowed two addresses on the grange and its work by Hon. Mortimer Whitehead and Hon. Ed- mund Willetts. At 4 o'clock there will be an exhibition of expert bicyole riding by some of the best ridera from th of the amphitheater r such an exhi in a large and everything oan be scen to the best advantage. Lord ere is no hesitation or doubt in the minds of the trustees concerning the future. Build- ings will be finished, the grounds will be im- proved, cottages and a hotel will be erected, the railway will be pushed to the grounds and such arrangements made as will insure rapid and comfortable transit. ‘The monthly paper will be published regularly to keep the public notified of the work as it progresses. Almost every night sees tome lark, for the old folks are nothing but big boys and girls when they start out for fun. the whole camp, herded by Signor Vitale, walked over to his new lot, and alter piling up ‘a rockery and Planting it with ferns, they seated him on the top un insisted on his playing for them. Then before the poor man was aware of their intentions he was enveloped in a ubeet and curried buck to camp on their shoulders, while the rest wildly capered in a regular ghost dance. They all to the Red Cross building, where treated to watermelon. Prof. Woodrui! ix generally suspected when any unusually wild pranks are reported, and he is ably seconded byVitule and Fanelli and Prot, Rogers. leader of the band, and his wife and Prof. and Mrs. Baker. Mise ‘Clara Barton bas the heartfelt 4ympathy of ull sedate people be- gause she has to harbor such a wild crowd. The boys had a great time vesterday with a | ball game on the Athletic grounds be- tween the young boys’ nine and the police- men’s nine, and the boys won the game with a ere which they are proud of. Some of the | young folks have put up a tennis court and it hot te sun beats down upon it. As soow as the water is let into the canal, which will prob- ably be next week, the hundyome boats which have becn waiting will be launched. ‘There! will be a grand concert tonight by all the | chorus, band, organ, Signors Vitale and Fanelli, Mis» Johnson, soprano soloist, aad Prof. Buker, tenor. Se GEORGETOWN. AN EXCITING RUNAWAY. About 5o'clock yesterday afternoon a runa- way accident took place that came near being fatal to the driver. While Wm. H. Houghton’s large furniture wagon drawn by two horses was coming down 30th street the reins broke and the frightened horses bolted. The driver | plackily crawled ont on the long center pole and at great danger to himself endeavored to recover the abortened ends. Turning the cor- ner the horses started down M street at a fu- rious rate and when in front of 2825 M street they ran upon the pavement. Standing beside the curb is@ young tree about twelve inches in circumference,und the bystanders shuddered as they saw the mad beasts making straight toward it with their brave driver still grasping on the tongue for the reins. If that tongue had mussed the trauk’s center by an inch the driver LIEUT. EIKER. A fally equipped ambulanct wagon with Girse moe, botar's aiell foes tha Toeepartsed and now flourishing ambulance corps, will ne- company the line of march and look out for | any accidents or mishaps. ‘THE comBtssanY. Daring the trip the work of providing for the inner man will be looked after by Capt. Ed Neumeyer, the commissary captain of the Distric: guard, who covered himself with glory and perspiration in his successful effort te feed the guard at the camp at Fort Washington last year. It isa safe bet that af the cavalry don’t et ull they want to eat on the trip it will not f Capt. Neumeyer's fault. For this trip the regulation provisions have been drawn from the War Department and pertions — of traded off for various articles calculated to better decorate the pampe stomachs of militia soldiers. Such as it is possible to obtain “along march will be takenin. 1 rovisions: e line of wagon train car- of three four-horse wagons, « water cart and light wagon, in which Capt. Neumeyer will dis port himself while on a forage for provisions. HOSPITALITIES TENDER! While everything on this trip is not expected to be of @ roseate hue, there will undoubtedly be alarge siice of fun. The inhabitants along the line of march seem inclined to throw every- open for the boys. At Winchester, espe- here the camp will remain fixed for three days, a good time is expected. Col. Nul- ton of the Virginia National Guard will meet the troop and escort them in. The camp will be in the fair grounds and from reports there are various festivities in preparation. At Lees- ; Olmsted; recitation, by Mr. 'T. O. Pulizz ed | rying the commissary stores and tents consists | would certainly have beer: mashed against it, but strange as it may seem the iron-capped pole, with wonderful accuracy, penetrated the tree and remained there, thus saving the driver from a frightful death. After he had jumped to the pavement the horses Lroke loose and ran still farther, but were captured near the Rock MITE SOCIETY ENTERTAINMEST. ry entertainment of the Mite Society of Strect Baptist Church seems to sur- pass in excellence all previous onea, and the hundreds who assembled at the large home of Mrs, Isaac Miller lust night witnessed its latest and greatest success. ‘the appronches to the house were beautifully lighted with Chinese lanterns. The program was as follows: Over- ture, “Aurora, G0, by Profs, Weber and Olmsted; reciiaticn, entitled “A Georgetown Club,” by Miss Blanche Beall; instrumental | duet’ by Mise Lula “Haycock and Prot. | i, en- | ‘Joe titled “The Burial cf Sir John Moore; Ting’s Letter.” between Mrs. and Mi and Mr. K. Clinton Balinger in comic negro etches. ‘lroughout Profs. Weber ited. were frequently called on for musical selections. After the literary part of the program. successfully curried cut the audience repaired to garden, where creams and water ic things Tefreshing were served in large quanti- ties.” At 11:30 the evening was over. GOOD TEMPLARS’ MEETING. The attractions at Independent Lodge, I. 0. dvew a large company last evening. Two candidates were initiated with the usual care in- cidental tothe work of the order, and after some routine business a very creditable “good of the order” followed. Prof. Ambrose L. Ogle and Miss G. Garnet rendered enjoyable instru- mental duets; the lodge baby, Miss Clara Har- ner, piano solo; Prof. Carlstein from Australia, gave an interesting account of the work in that far away country. ‘The lodge invites its friends to another public social on the 31st. | gua tvenees What a Publication Means. In the Probate Court yesterday Judge Hag- ner decided in the matter of the Bland estate that an order of the cost directing the publi- cation of a notice “once a week for three weeks” docs not merely mean the publication of the notice three times within a period less than three full weeks, but it means that the notice shall be published for three weeks and once during each of the three weeks. That is beginning with the first publication, there must burg, too, « good time isexpectedand at Round Hill's reception ban boon extended the troop. SKETOM OF THE COMMAND. From its past record it is anfe to assume that the local cavalry will make « thorough- going success of their trip aud leave a reputa- tion in the neighboring states for soldierly bearing. Formed on 18th of December, 1888, aud mustered into the National Guard December 28, the company has bad a success fal history throughout. Many difficulties were encountered and overcome and the troop has passed through the ordeal of two camps with Great credit to themselves. At the Inet camp their record was an excellent one, and whether escorting President Harrison of per! night detail on the river Capt. Barbour aud his command were found equal tc the intervene between the date of that publication and the happening of that of which the publi- cation gives notice three full weeks. “Administrative Expediency.” To the Editor of The Evening Star: ‘The Post is mistaken if it supposes tbat very few people knew of the existence of “adminis- trative expediency” asa ground of removal of District ofticials. It originated with the former Commissioners, Messrs. Webb and Wheatley, in their letter dismissing Mr. Tichenor, April 25, be seen by consulting Tux Stan of 1888, aary i 1889, in which the loiter was pub- February 2 lished in ful efii threw a stone and struck Lai on the swore out a warrant and caused the Dennis Palmer, but when Dennis appeared te Judge Miller he proved that brow the stom that chruck Lai King. against him was dismimed. ite: & & BE BEF | throw charge | W. E. Kitzmiller of Maryland, past high chief Charged With Helding Up Miss Dabney and ‘Mr. Darrett in the Soldiers’ Home. Detective Mabon, who has been conducting . @ man who was afterward identified as the guilty party. The man is named Peter Comer, and since the construction of the Eckington electric road to the Catholic University he has been keeping pie and sods water stand near the terminus of the road. As published in Tue Stam at the time, Miss May Dabney was out riding with Mr. Darrett of Richmond, and while driving through the grounds soon after sundown a man called to them to halt and fired one pistol shot, presuma- | advanced bly to frighten them. @ horse was frightened ‘and ran away, upsetting the buggy and dragging Mr. Darrett somp distance. Mixes Dabney was held a prisoner by the bold highwayman, who frightened Mr. Darrett off with his ‘After giving the robber €10 the young lady was shown the way to the cars and she came into the city. Mr. Darrett came into = rd 1° on horseback and reported the affair lice. PeThe following day the lady went with De- tectives Horne and Mahon to Soldiers’ Home, where she looked at a number of persons, but did not identify of them. “Aa the investigation contiiued the detectite mentioned had reason to sores the keeper of i and when Mixe Dabney aj ° stepped to the door and picked Comer out of the group as the man who had assaulted and compelled her to give up $10. Mr. Darrett saw the man some days ego and identified him. ‘The privoner is held at the first precinct station until the matter can be further investi Rated, and he willalso be looked over by @ gentleman who was held up in the same lo- cality a week or so before the assault on Mr. Darrett and Miss Dabney. Comer denies the charge. ‘as to the propriety of waiving the plea of the statute of limitations in the suit by the First National Bank of New York city to recover the balance of the amount loaned by said bank to the board of public works in 1872, which was attempted to be secured by deposits of special ‘asscesment lien certificates against the Wash- ington and Georgetown and Metropolitan rail- road companies, Some time during the existence of the board of public works during a cramp in the money market the First National Bank of New York Over $400,000 to the district As stated above this amount wns attempted to be secured by deposit with the bank of special as- sesement lien certificates. Of theno certificates €42,620.40 were the Washington and Georgetown and Metro- ‘itan rail i which re- to pay, pleading _ the statute of limitations. The District later brought suit to recover the amounts, but the railroad companies defeated it. The bank now sues the District for the amount represented by these railroad certificates. Mr. Hazelton saysin his opinion that the Commissioners should treat the matter as an honest debt, and that the statute of limitations should not be in- terposed in the of its just and honorable payment. The delivery of these certificates to the bank did not take place until some months after the money had beei to the Ds i rs that all of the 405.000 ijusted, either by collection of m the property owners or by the issue of drawback certificates under the actu of July 19, 1878, July 4, 1834, February 12, 1889, and July 2, 1890, with the exception of those embraced in the statute and the — fon of such other liens still held and uncol- lected by the bank, the which ey are based being good and valid. Mr. Hazelton quotes from ex-Attor- cy Riddle’s opinion and ava while he con- siders the law of June 2, 1690, which provides that the railroads shall pay the assessments mandatory upon the Commissioners, it is not mandatory upon the crétlitor of the District, and he fails to find an instance where a muni- cipality has plead the statute of limitations against such & claim or against any claim for ‘This morning the prisoner was taken to the Police Court, where he was charged with high- way robbery. ask Carrington appeared as his counsel and that bail be fixed at #500, but Judge fixed it at twice that amount. subiedoieshemstsan HIGH TENT OF RECHABITES. re Miller Return of the District Delegates—Important Business Transacted at the Session. ‘The District delegation to the High Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabites, in ses- sion at Atlentic City on the 14th, 15th and 16th inste., has returned, highly pleased with their entertainment and the result of their labors. ¢ officers for the ensuing year are: A. M. Dewey of this city, high chief ruler; F. T. Skip- per of North Carolina, high deputy ruler; L. H. Patterson of this city, high secretary-treasurer; Osborn Congleton of Pennsylvania, high lec- turer; M. G. Saum ofMaryland, high chaplain; Samuel Ellis of this city, high levite; J. W. Dickerson of Ohio, high inner guard; W. F. Hewett of North Carolina, high outer guard, ruler. Bourd of trustees: M.G. Seum, J. L. Wright, W. E. Kitzmiller, Edgar ‘Thompson and J.J. Murray. The reports of the ofietrs and trustees show the order to be in pros- perous condition. ‘Among the business of general interest_to the order transacted was the toliowing: The action of High Chief Ruler Dewey in design- ing and issuing an emblematic lapel button to the junior branch was approved; also in ap-| pointing Past High Chief Huler F. D. Russall of New York, Past Grand Chief Ruler E. 8. Woodford of this city and High Chief Ruier W. E. Kitzmiller of Maryland, delegates from the High Tent to the nuiional temperance conven- tiou now in session at Saratoga Springs. Means were provided for continuing the publication of The Rechahite Atoocate,the official journal of the order in this city. A design for a reversible parade or funeral badge was adopted, leaving optional with tents to appear in public wholly in badges or regalia. ‘Ihe executive of- ficers were authorized to call # convention of Fepresentatives of the forty-two different tem- perance societies to meet in this city during the winter months for the purpose of organiz~ ing a federation of temperance societies. ‘Tele- grams of greeting were exchanged by the na- tional temperance convention in session at Sarutoga Spring and the High Tent. The High chief ruler ‘was authorized to design and issue to the order an emblematic lapel button for primary members. ritual was adopted for women's tents. Junior tents are author- ead fo adopt such uniform and drill tactics as shall be approved by the primary or woman's e tent may be, pro- vided that junior tents must appear in public wholly in’ uniform or regalia. Deputy high chief rulers after due service are made perma- nent members of the High Tent. Several im- portant changes were mado in the ritual and degree work. Mrs. A. M. McCarter of Hagerstown, Md., in attendance at this session, was the first woman ever admitted to the High Tent. The next session of the High Tent wili be held in Baltimore, Md., on the second Tuesday in July neat. — Col. B. T. Swart’s Funeral. Yesterday afternoon the funeral of the late Col. B. T. Swart took plice from his late resi dence, 1520 5 street northwest, and there was a very large attendance, among others George E. Kirk, J. W. Barker, Robert Ball, R. E. L. White, James T. Boiseau, Col. A. H. Jackson, Thos. W. Riley, W. W. Kirby, John Hamlin, Dr. T. A. R. Leech, Wm. Flinn, Joseph Bryan, Dr. J. P. Klingle and T. M. Embry, with many of his neighbors and former neighbors from the county. The remains were covered with floral tributes from friends and the Jackson Demo- cratic Association. The services were cou- dueted by Rev. W. Perry of St. Andrew's P. E. Church, who paid a ‘merited tribute to the memory of the deceased, referring to his whole- souled’ disposition and generosity. Mra. Crosby and her son of Falls Church during the services sung ‘Nearer, My God, to Thee,” and “Jesus, Lover of My Soul.” ‘The remains were removed to the house through the lines of the Jackson Democratic Association and were taken to Glenwood for interment. Col. Swart was president of the Jackson asso- ciation from 1868 to 1872, and was, with Hon. Amos Kendall, Col. T. B, Florence, Hon. Chas. Mason and Dr. Allen, a member of the national democratic convention of 1864, and also a dulo- gute to the convention of 1868, a apeenee A Nantical Reception. Bro. Karlstein, R. W. G. L. D., of Australia, tendered a reception to Friendship Lodge, No. 11, L O. G. T., Thursday evening on his sailing vewel, now lying at Georgetown. The early part of the evening was spent in inspecting the money which has gone directly into its own treasury for its own use. The Commissioners will give the matter care- ful consideration before deciding the question. —_—_——. NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE, Democratic Committee Meeting—The Con- test Between Brown and Jones—Notes. Correspondence of The Evening Star. Rocxvitie, July 17, 1891. At the meeting of the democratic committee on Tuesday a large number of aspirants for places on the ticket this fall were in attendance and a good deal of maneuvering for position was induiged in by the would-be leaders of the various factions. Ever since the campaign for nominations at the primary elections opened efforts have been made, most of them in the dark, to traduce and slander some of the aspirants who have heretofore shown a dispo- sition to think for themselves and not bow in humble submission to the dictates of the man- agers in all things, right or wrong. Fearing to make an open fight upon these men who have ity at their back in this nty whenever the issue has been made, this system of guerrilln warfare has now been adopted and if continued promises to lead to breaches in the ranks of the party that it will tuke years to mend. The republicans are watching this struggle the ranks of their opponents with evident satisfaction and at the proper time will no doubt be in position to take advantage of any disaffection. petgrog egy 8 the apparent force of the boom for Frank Brown for governor in the various counties of the state, the friends of Spencer C, Jones in this county have uot given up hope of that gentleman's nomination, argu- ing that Brown cannot possibly go into the con- vention with a majority of pledged delegates, and that then their frien be in a position to get in their ‘fine work” in making a combi- nation that will ultimately secure the nomina- tion of Mr. Jones. Much interest is also mani- fested here in the preeent attitude of Col. L. Victor of Frederick, the present controller, who is not supposed to be ina very amiable mood and who may use the Frederick delega- tion to the convention in such a manner as to settloa number of old scores in regard to broken promivea, Take it all in all, the Balti- more state convention promises to be a lively gathering and one which will leave its impress upon the party for years to come. Mrs. Jennie Talbott, relict of the late Charles H. Talbott and sister of Rev. Mahlon Austin of the Baptist church, died today at her home near = John bridge in the forty-sixth year of age. ‘The ladies of Christ (Protestant Episcopal) Church last night gave a festival on thu lawn in front of the residences of Messrs, Wm. Conrard and W. Pinkney Mason, in west end, which was attended by @ large number of people. The grounds were handsomely decorated and made brilliant by = large number of lanterns of all hues and sizes. Elegant refreshments were served to the large crowd and the festivities lasted untila late hour. The amount realized for the church fund was $200. The lady members of the ‘Waverly Club’ at Gaithersburg propose holding « festival in the Grove adjoining the Grange Hall at that place on the 26th instant. At the last meeting of the club an essay, entitled ““Ihe Literary Future of the South,” was read by Mrs. Virgie Mil- bourne, wife of Rev. L. K. Milbourne of this place. ‘The subject was discussed in such « manner as to elicit the praise of all present. Elder P. 8. Steele of Washington has accepted ‘call to the pustorate of the Christian Church At this place, and will at once enter upon his labors. A tournament and festival in aid of building a new Catholic church at Forest Glen will begiven at that place on the 28th and 29th instant, Ad- dresses will be delivered by Col. Wm. Kilgour and Edward C. Peter of this place. The grading of the new track at 4, the agricultural fair grounds has been completed and as soon as the railing is placed around the same it will be ready foruse. ‘lhere is yeta large amount of work to bedone before the next fair, but it is thought the board of management will be able to have everything ready for that event. SAM ee ‘The Latest burial Permits. During the twenty-four hoursending at noon today burial permits were issued by the health officer for the following: White—Edgur Allen, 6 months, gastro enteritis; Wm. W. Chedal, 16 ears, shock; Barnett T. Swart, 67 years, cirr- Rosie of liver; Chas, Egan, 45 "yours, persont- ditis; Jas. A. Jacobs, 24 years, tuberculosis; Jas. W. Richards, '51 ‘Years, tuberculosis; Frederick Hohman, 1 year, whooping cough; Chas, H. Underwood, 65 years, epileptic ve- mentia. Jolored—Dilsey Carrington, 69 years, senile degeneration; Robt. Moss, 2 months, cholera infantum; Wm. Dabney, 234 months, cholera vessel and examining the curiosities collected by Capt. Karlstein in his travels, after which music and refreshments engaged the attention of the company. Among those present were @. OT Van Wieck, Mru. Van View, Mr. and re. ¥. C. Bache, Mr. and Mrs. V. BR. Bishop, Mra. Cole, Mra. 'Gilos, the Misses Dawson, Misses Bishop, Crown and Hopkins and Mesars. Patterson, Cole, Spurgeon ‘Transfers of Keal Estate. Deeds in feo have been filed as follows: John F. Donohoe to Thomas J. Chew, part 6, sq. 1059; 1,225. W. Mayse to J. J. Bischoff, part 17, 0g, 1027; $2,100. W. H. Brooks to John Odlung, pt. 4, 8q. 1074; $1,000. A.B. MoCreery tol. J. MeCreery, pt.4, #q- 209; 8—. James Ragon to Maud A. Griswold, pt. sub F, oq, 567; Sor osetia Beri ok 7 i: r to W. mon, pts. 1! bie a estate; GW. H. Hutchin- ton infantum; Berlin F. Bowie, 1 month, diarrhea; Richard Scrivner, 2 yenrs, cholera’ infantum: Mabel 1, rown, months, gastro enteritis; Hattie Webb, 66 years, senile debility; Sophia ‘Tinker, 17 years, tetanus, Sent to the Keform School, ‘The sentence to the penitentiary in the case of Wm. Carter, convicted of larceny, was this morning vacated by Judge Bradley and he was sentenced to the Reform School during minor- aty, it having been shown that he was not over sixteen years. aes A Chinese Leper in New York, Inspector Dillingham éf the bureau of con- tagions diseases in New York was called upon terday to diagnose the case of Chin Hi Bing, » Chinese. Inundryman ‘at 408 East xt ounced it a genuine case of leprosy Pmonthe' standing. ‘The leper eatne to New York eight months ago from San Fran- cisco and went to live with countrymen of his in Mott street. When the nature of his disease run of custom, but the 4 many trons must be an} but Lago now. city ot pee ft but, anid fre bat las salirephecoen tien no recognizance af the case. —+e2-—___. Mr, Parnell and the Divorce Case Costs. In connection with the statement that Mr. issued against the property of | oe —SIXTEEN PAGES. expect and desire such obstruction as will Justify dissolution in the spring, the platform will include a reform bill amending the dis- tribution of seats by reducing the Welsh and Irish representation, slightly increasing the Scotch and giving advantages to the ish representati Other planks will be: The maintenance of the free holders’ franchise, the maintenance of the resi- dental rey ro against pereonation, the aboli- tion of the illiterate vote and legislation secur- ing old age pensions and for the creation of workmen's boards of arbitration. To sum up the platform as now officially fixed, the minis- ters have indorsed the leading features of Dr. Chamberlain's age assurance scheme, thus com- mitting the party to farther developments on the lines of state socialism, and a redistribution of seats will be a strong card inthe game. The Iberals, however, unwilling to huve their ran depleted by a decrease of votes, must recognize the justice of removing the crying scandal by which London, which is nearly as populous as Ireland, returns forty fewer members. SUSPENSION OF A PEER. ‘The suspension of a peer, a rare event in tho upper house of parliament, occurred last night inthe case of erratic Lord Denman, the suc- cessor of the illustrious Judge Denman, but in- heriting little of his father's powers, Lord Den- man had given notice of a motion for a return of the number of days on which the late Lord Granville had attended the house and also the days on which he himself had attended during Lord Granville’s life time. Whether the motion was inspired by sheer crankiness or by malice Lord Denman was not allowed to explain. He was about to rise tospeak when Lord Salisbury, interposing, said that the motion could only be described as unseemly; he might use a stronger word, but he preferred not to discuss the motion; he would simply move that Lord Den- man should not be heard during the remainder of the session. Lord Kimberley concurred, and Lord Salisbury’s motion was to in silence. Lord Denman “sloped,” Loki Lord Salubury, with’ whom be forea gers old feud, once nearly culminating im personal violence. SEXTON 4S THE IRISH LEADER. Mr. Sexton obtains the support of several Irish bishops, and is increasing the adhesion of members who will support him as leader of the Irish party in event of Mr. McCarthy's with- drawal. he personal friends of Mr. Dillon lay stress upon bis reluctance to lead any sectionif he fails to reunite the party. He is disposed to join his brother in America’ and to abandon iti- cal agitation for atime. The bulk of thelliber- ped ae, — select Mr. Sexton = fore Mr. Dillon. luring the progress of Irish land bill Mr. Benton. adaol immensely to his reputation asa tactician. He is the ablest debator in his party and is now recognized us an adopt in the quiet, judicious handling of af- ai ‘MRS. O'SHEA'S POLITICAL CRAFT. Sensational rumors that Mrs. Parnell has in her possession compromising correspondence with Mr. Gladstone, which she obtained while the was a go-between between Mr. Parnell and the liberal leaders, have a basis of truth. Dur- the period when Mr. Parnell was in Kil- mainbam jail Mrs. O'Shea was a busy medium and was in constant communication with Mr. Chamberlain, Mr. Morley and others, but never with Mr. Gladstone. If Sir. Parnell chooses to publish these letters they will disclose chiefly the keen political craft of Mre. O'Shea and the entire unconsciousness of the Itberals that her relations with Mr. Parnell were other than pure. THE VIGILANT PunieTs. The Vigilant Purists got Lord Stanley of Alderney to raise a question in the house of lords in regard to the national purchase of Cal- picture of St. Elizabeth nude. Lord ridiculed the idea that the picture the feelings of Cutholice. He said he outrage had not seen the picture. He wished he had. He had seen a travesty wherein a Indy showed her back to # county councillor. The question of clothes was one into which he could not enter. There were plenty of similar classical [ogee that did not offend Catholics. Finally, e concluded, the picture was placed in great seclusion. These few Jesting words disposed of the matter. ‘The purists have scored, however, by getting @ magistrate’s order to pho- tographs of Gerome’s, Bouguereau’s and other great French artist's works. The argu- tment against the sale of such pho! that while the paintings might not be indecent the photographie reproductions may be. En- glish artists treat the prosecution with silent contempt. SAILOR BROWN’S FUNERAL, Great Indignation Over the Assault onthe Charleston’s Men. At the inquest on the remains of Brown, one of the crew of the Charleston, who was killed at San Diego in a conflict with deputy marshals Tuesday, the evidence tended to fix the responsibility for the fatal termina- tion of the affair on the officers. It further ap- that the officers, who claimed to be States deputy Were not deputized by Marelal “Gard, acd therefore hud “no “ authority to’ arrest the sailors who were ashore. Marine burial service was held over Brown on board the Charleston on Thursday and the remains sent to San Fran- cisco. It developed that a meeting of citizens was held Wednesday night debating ‘the question of lynching the prisoners. Better counsel prevailed and it was decided to await the rea It of the inquest, which is not yet con- rt ‘Trouble With Navajos Ended. A Flagstaff, Ariz., dispatch received last nizht says: Trouble with the Navajos is at an end. The Indian chief arrested has had his examination, and as there was not suficient evidence to hold him on a charge of horse stealing he bas been dischhrged and has re- turned to the reservation. At no time during the excitement of the it week has there been any fear of collision between the whites and Navajos and no trouble is apprehended. Dinner to Gen. Clarkson. Thirty eminent republicans met at the 611 Dear.... ders you shall use. benefit of m ance and ex hesitation, — satisfactory. I The “ Royal’ as you progress in your at once, the light when I can aked. I ass My business, of all sorts sent me as this one does. REBECCA A. LYNN TASTES FIRE AGAIN. It 1s Thought That $300,000 Will Be the Amount of the Losses. Lynr had another taste of fire last night. It is thought €300,000 will be the amount when all losses are known. The third story of Blak brick block, corner of Union and Mulberry streets, and the five-story brick block adjoining, owned by Strout Eros, were burned utterl; The five-story brick block owned by B. W. Curriec caught fire, but was only partly de- stroyed. The block, with the stock in the clothing store of W. H. Currier & Co., on the first floor, is valued at @120,000; insured for €90,000. It was occupied on the upper floors by offices of lawyers real estate dealers and others. E. E. Strout, owner of the largest building destroyed, sald the building was ready for occupants April 11, and cost $45,000; insured for $35,000. It is burned flat. In this block Dana & Warner of the Continental Clothi: Company carried a stock of $15,000; insi for 312,006 John Carniff, shoe manufacturer in the third Story of the Strout building, loses about $15,000; insured for $12,000. H. P. Lego & shoe manufacturers in the fourth and fifth stories of rout building, lost nearly $50,000; partially insured. Jamcs H. 8. Fisk, lawyer, vuluuble library and office, newly fitted; nearly’ total loss. Robinson & ‘Lyons, retail shoes, H. loss on stuck $6,000; insured $3,000. Robie, ladies’ ready-made cloaks, stock 10,000; insured $5,000. A. W. Dearborn & . groceries and provisions, stock $5,000; par- tially insured. The loss on the C. B. Blake building alone will reach €12.000, and the loss on the Lynn | laundry machinery on the upper story and other laundry effects ; invured. Wheeler & Northend, architects, is nearly $10,000; insured for €5,000 CENSURING A STOCK EXCHANGE, Lord Chief Justice Coleridge's Declaration in a Trial Over a Bond. A case which is now before thecourts in Lon- don raises an important point in regard to stock exchange rules, It is as to whether a stock broker can insist that a client shall ac- cept delivery of « bond which is known to the broker as being a “stopped” bond. The plaintiffs in this case are Ruffer & Sons, bank- ers, who purchased a Spanish bond from a firm | of brokers, Lebag & Montefiore. The bankers afterward discovered that the bond bad been stolenand stopped. The defendantacontend that the plaintiffs are bound to accept delivery of the bond under stock exchange rules. Several brokers, including the chairman of the stock exchange, testified that the rules of the stock exchange permitted such a transec- tion. The lord chief justice, Lord Coleridge, thereupon declared that the of stock exchange appeared to be devoid of the principles of common business honesty. The trial resulted in a verdict for the plaintiffs. suvamadbtnivonciuutue The Stonewall Jackson Monument. The Jackson Memorial Association, which collected the fund to erect the heroic bronze figure of Stonewall Jackson to be unveiled at Lexington, Va., next Tuesday are overwhelmed with notices from all over the south indicating the purpose of military organizations to be there and the gathering will far exceedin point of numbers and prominence of atten What was expected. “The town is being decor- | ted profusely in bunting, with the national, | state and confederate battle flags. By Mouday | night everything will be ready for the it | event. Visitors have begun to arrive and by | Tuesday about 25,000 or more strangers will be | there. “Gen. Wade Hampton has sccepted an invitation to preside at the unveiling. ——_<o-__. Fire Devastated the Shops. At Glasgow, Ky., eurly yesterday morning fire broke out in a small frame building in the business part of town and spread until one of the main blocks was destroyed with a loss of Oriental Hotel, Manhattan Beach, last evening and gave ex-Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson «dinner. Among the subscribers to the feast were Cornelius N. Bliss, who was billed to preside; ex-Senstor Platt, Senators Jones and Stewart of Nevada, ex-Senator Warner Miler, Erhardt, Surveyor r, . Gen. O'Beirne, Ay Cooper, Post- ocia: Yea Con ocdonge Rewer aaa ‘What Kentucky Wants, Says Mr. Carlisle. Hon. John G. Carlisle, while in Chicago on ‘Thureday, said toa reporter: “Some of the Kentucky papers have been throwing dirt at me, saying that Ihad been presented witha house and lot by the Frankfort lottery people on account of my opposition to the adoption of the new constitution, but I will survive their slandersand attend’ to business at the old stand. Kentu cky's future depends much on the material selected for the new If they elect Farmers’ Alliance people the state will go backwards hundred years or What want is active, sensible dem- ocrate at the helm then’ progression is sure.’ ———+e+—____ Fishing Boats Seised. ‘The was sent yesterday to Foster Boutelle: - $65,000. The office with some mail was destroyed and the court house caught fire sev- | eral but was saved. he principal loss is Morris & Co., dry goods, €50,000, insured. The grand cirouit trotting meeting at Home- wood Driving Park, Pitteburg, closed yesterday tole the other events Sheridan were the winners. i aE : BST PaE it a fies i) | i ak ies York for landscape work, W_J..Harri- SG Are ‘was adopted that not. more than be for and prizes in Qa ee Sigua Fale te = ee across the | his wire rope. A Letter to a Young Housekeeper. Wasuincton, D. C., ScHoot oF Cookery, You ask me which of the vari keeping, quite an important one. cakes or biscuits, it is inconvenien Twelfth St, N. W. ious baking pow- I am glad to give you the y experience, and save you the annoy- pense of experimenting. I say without use the “Royal.” It is in every respect buy it in five-pound xes, and the last spoonful is as good as the first, no matter how long it has been kept. ” has one merit which you will find, new venture of house- If, after mixing t to bake them stand an hour and be perfectly ure you this is a fact, as ave done it repeatedly. cb you know, calls for the use of large quantities of baking powder, and I have samples tome. After an honest trial, I have always returned to the old reliable, the “Royal. The others may have thei s ir merits, but none suits Sincerely your friend, BAKER, Principal. AT THE PRESIDENTS COTTAGE, A Long Interview With Senator Allison— ‘Trip to Vermont. Senator Allison drove over from Cape May to the executive cottage vesterday morning and spent the entire morning with the President and dined with bim. Senator Allison was seen after his departure from the cottage and was asked either to deny or affirm tho impression current that his visit to the Preeident was in regard to the filling of the vacant Liberian mission and the appointment of ajudge for the new appellate court. The Senator denied that either of those suggestions had brought him to see the President, adding that they were not important enough to have taken him to Cape May Point. The Senator re- turned to York in the afternoon. The President this afternoon will try bis luck again in the thoroughfare fishing for crabs. ‘The Third Pennsylvania Cavalry Association from Darby, Pa., arrived by boat in the morn- ing and were received by the President in the afternoon. ‘The President has signed commisrions of the following postmasters: Maryland—Chns. F. Fus- ting, Catonsville. Pennsylvanis—Wm. E. Wil- sou, Mechanicsville. Late in the afternoon the President, Mra. Dimmick and Mrs. Parker took « plunge in the surf. Daniel M. Ransdell, marshal of the Dis- trict of Columbia, and “Robert Willetts, his deputy, came on from Washington vesterday and are registered at a hotel in Cape Mey. The marshal is to sail for Europe next week and came to pay the President « visit previous to his departure, It is said Secretary of the Treasury Foster will be at Cape May Point om Monday next. Lieut. and Mrs. Parker will leave today for Rockbridge Alum Springs, Va, but will return in about three weeks. President Harrison and party will arrive at Hotel Balmoral, Mt. McGregor, August 18, for a week, as guests of W. J. Arkell. emt ged —— and <yg~4 Dent have arrang nd some time ai They wil eacies July 2% and make their sbode at the Grand Union Hotel. ‘This will be the first visit made by Mrs Grant to Saratoga since the death of her husband, just six years “6, = August 18 President Harrison and party Ou will arrive wt the Grand Union. He will vieit Mt. McGregor as the guest of W. J. Arkell in ‘the morning, attend the races in the after- noon and leave by private car in the evening for Rutland to attend the dedication of the Bennington (Vt) monument. On lus return two days later he will stop et Saratoga several ——_—__ e+ ——_-_ SOME RECOKD BREAKING. First Day's Races of the L. A. W. Meet ot Detroit: Between four and five thousand persons wit- nessed the first day's racing of the twelfth an- nual meet of the League of American Wheel- men at the Detroit Driving Park yesterday atternoon. The day was an almost perfect one save for the wind, which was dead against the riders in the stretch. All the events werehotly contested. The event of the day was the riding of bauker and Brinker of the Buffalo Athletic | Club for the halfauile tandem record. They made the distance in 1.05, breaking the beet fs | Previous record of 1.18 1-5, made at Peoria, TIL, last fall. ‘Me results were as follows: First event, one-mile novice, safety—L. W. Schimmel, Detroit wheelmen, H. A. Cossitt, 35. Redmont, MeDoel and Lady | p "if"