Evening Star Newspaper, August 19, 1891, Page 10

2 THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.c. - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19. 1891. IN CAMP RY THE SEA. ‘The Washington Light Infantry on Duty st Ocean View. MILITARY DUTIES OccTPT THEIR FIRST ATTEN- TION, ALTHOUGH THE BOTS HAVE AN OPPOR- TUNITY FOR 4 GOOD DEAL OF AMUSEMENT— 4 QUIET VISIT FROM GEN. ORDWAY. ‘Bpecial Correspondence of The Evening Star. Came Moone, August 19, 1891. Quietness reigns supreme at Camp Moore on the seaside and the Light Infantry are resting qnictly on their laurels and arranging plans for new conquests and new successes. Yesterday the bathing commenced and today it has been continued with great vigor. The beach is first- class and en important event of the day is the bath. ‘There is then considerable fishing going on. Col. Blackford yesterday in few hours’ fishing caught eighty-two big trout, and, what is looked upon as still more mar- velous, brought them in with him, 40 that those who looked must believe. Other catches of larger sized proportions have been recorded and other men are maturing the size of the fish they intend to catch or, at any rate, to tell about catching. The unex crowd which is staying down w boys complicated for a time th at the hotel, but today things are moving much more smoothly and still further im- provements will doubtless occur. ‘THE REGULAR MILITARY PROGRAM. The regular military program includes @ guard mount at 9 o'clock and dress parade at Go'clock. The dress parade yesterday oo the rd mounts which have already oc- Gurrel show that the Infantry have not lost the skill in drill which has always been one of their characteristics. During the week the squad, company and battalion drills will be eontinuous, and, according to Gen. Ordway s order, four hours must be devoted by each company to tho new extended order drill. The Infantry have <lready devoted considerable time in the armory to these new tactics and will doubtless fall into the changes with readi- Bess. THE EXCURSION COMMITTER. Today Capt. Loeffler of Company D is dressed up his prettiest and wears the sword and the dignity befitting the officer of the day. Capt. Loefter, besides commanding one of the com- panies, has a good deal on his bands as chair- man of the committee on excursions, which, of course, subject to Maj. Dalton’s orders, make up ‘the pr: ‘of amusements. This committee is working its brain power to the extreme point in their efforts to think up pleasures. Dr. Leach, another member of the committee, is growing fat under the exercise of thinking, while Capt. Loefiter’s friends are growing anxious at the efforts which he is seen to be using. CAPT. CHAS. C. . LORFFLER. Capt. Chas. C. M. Loefiler is one of the most popular men in the Light Infantry and where- ‘ever his ample dimensions appear there is @ stirring up and some fun. He was born in Washing- ton, D. C., December 31, 1857, and educated in Emer- ton’ Institute and Spen- cerian College and at the King’s School in Stutigart, Germany. Capt. Loeiiler is an energetic business man when he is not ® good~ looking and efficient soldier. Por four years he wi in the signal service and for eight years correspond~ ing clerk in the office of CAPT. LOEFFLER. the Secretary of Wat serving under Secretaries Lincoln, Endico' and Proctor. Employment in the de- t. however, not being suited to bis te,be resigned and engaged in the real estate business, which he is carrying on at present with signal ability. He joined the Light Infan- try in Novernber, 1882, and was promoted to corporal in company B, then sergeant major, and subsequently in 1887 he was elected to fi the vacancy in the position of adjutant, which rank he held until the spring of this year,when away all distinctions, and_the humblest citizen is a8 much in it as Capt. Kelley or any other of the good-looking officers. To avoid this difti- culty it is rumored that Sergt. Maj. Grant pro- poses to have brass buttons sewed on his jersey. LUXURIOUS TENTS. The tents are beginning to take ona lux- urious appearance, the men vicing with each other in the attractive features which they can arrange. On many the names of the men are worked up with some sort of design. ‘The tent oceupied by Dr. Leach, Dr. Luce and Hom pital Steward ‘Kenner is a symphony in com- fort and beauty. Capts. Wheeler and Childs are reveling in the luxury of rugs and white counterpanesand other tents are like unto theirs. A TRIP TO FORTRESS MONROE. * ‘The command and friends on Thursday will tuke one of the Norfolk and Washington steam- ers and makea trip to Fortress Monroe and neighborhood. Tomorrow many of the men | will be the guests of the neighboring club | houses, while later on an oyster roast is to be given in the neighborhood. PEACHES AND CREAM. ‘The big open pavilion, with its outlooks on | the camp and the bay, is a popular place, and parties can be found there at all hours discuss- ing matters military and light refreshments. One party which is having a thoroughly good time "down here consists of Capt. and. irs. | Miller, Capt. and Mrs. Childs, Mrs. Dennis and Mrs. O’Laughlin. Wherever this ontfit i located it is a certain thing that a good time is n progress. Evorybody is well here, and the hospital tont is despairing of ever obtaining a patient. What with drills. boating, bathing and loafing the soldiers bid fair to eujoy them- selves. This evening, with the Artillery Band playing its prettiest, a hop will be indulged in at the hotel. “% seep CN. pas ANACOSTIA. LOGAN RELIEF CORPS. There was an unusually large number of Iadies present at the last meeting of John A. Logan Relief Corps, No. 7, held at Masonic Temple Monday night. President Anna A. Peck presided. Mrs. Peck rendered an inter- esting Feport of the trip to and entertainment while in Detroit. Especial honors were shown the Anacostia ntatives by the Massa- chusetts, Illinois and Nebraska departments, W. B.C. Mrs. Peck and Mrs. Petty, the Logan Cor Tepresentatives, were entertained hos- itably i the Washington committee at its adquarters at the Russell House. ‘THE SUNFLOWER CLUB. Tho Sunflower Club met last night at the ree- idence of Mr. John M. Keating. Miss Maggie Keating, president of the club, announced the Program for the evening, which was of a va ried and g kind. Miss Keating recited “The Song of the Camp.” by Bayard Taylor; Mr. W. T. Hickey of Northwest Washington rendered a flute solo, Miss Annie Simpson sang and Mrs. Lottie Smith contributed an original burlesque stump speech. All present wore sunflowers and had the club colors, black and gold, somewhere about them. Later in the evening the floor was cleared and the dance reigned till refreshments were served. RECHABITE MEETING. PRESIDENT HARVEY W. GARFIELD. BUSINESS OARSMEN. ‘The Convention of the National Association of Amateurs Last Night. Although scheduled for assembling at 8 o'clock the convention of the National Associ- ation of Amatour Oarsmen did not get into shape until 9:30. Every one tired and hungry after the races, and the preliminary business oceupied a good deal of time. At the hour named President Harry Garficld called the convention to order and asked that achair- man be named. Mr. W. A. McKenney of the Analostans nominated Mr. Henry Wise Garnett of this city, who was elected as chairman by acclamation. The roll call showed an attendance of forty- five clubs, represented as follows: Analostan B. C. by W. A. McKenney; Ariel R. C., Baltimore, by C. W. Henfslor; Atalanta B. Arlington B. ¢., ‘Walter Stim; Club of the Schuylkill navy, Philadelphi TT. Wallace, John F. Huneker and T. H. America B. C., C. W. Prasindanz, pro bany R. C., P. J. McManus; Bachelors’ Club, 2 L Gibson; Columbia B yatt; Crescent B. C., Philadelphia, by Creséent B. C., Boston, J. P. Fox; Detroit B.C by proxy: Eureka B. Porter; ¥ | mount Rowing Associ . Jona B. C., Dr. ‘f. H. Fenton proxy; Institate B.C., M.A. Mullin; Minnesota B C., W. H. Gibson proxy; Monmouth B.C., J- proxy; Malta B. C., De Geo. I Root; Metro- olitan R. C., J.D. Mahr; Mutual B. C., Al- ny, H. W. Garfield: Mutual Junior R.C. falo, Daniel Nuxan; Manhattan A. meyer; Nassau B.C., A. B. V Vilmar; Narragansett B. C.. C D. Davis and F. A. Shelton: . €. w York Athletic Club, G. D Phill C., W. H. Gibson proxy; Ownshto- B. C., J. W. F. Haleombe proxy; Potomac C.¥ Pennsylvania B. C., N. Le N.F. Toy proxy; ford and J. Be Palisade B. C., H.W. Garfield; Ravens- wood B. C., D. J. Buchanan; Seawanahaka B. C., J. M. Rankin; Staten Island A.C. H. M. nong A.C. Janssen; Triton B. C., D. C. Seymour; Univers- ity Barge Club, Ht. K. Dinehman: Undine Varge | Club, Dr. Conrad Berens: Jencia B. C., G. K. illany Varuna B. Storms; Vesper B. € iadelphia B.C., Dr. Jas. G. Ti Conrad Berens. THE PRESIDENT'S ANNUAT. REPORT. President Harry Garfield then reed the nual report of the executive committee, asit is termed, or, rather, the report of the presi- dent himself, for it amounts to the same thing. He related the work done by the commitice during the past year and gave a detailed state- ment of the receipts and expenditures, show- ing a neat balance on hand. He called atten- tion to the discussion that has arisen over tho question of changing the lengthof the national | races and their style, discour-ing upon the va- | rious advantages of ‘the straightaway and the | turning races. He inclined to tho belief that the latter was the more popular form on many accounts. He hoped that there would be no Le was selected by the members of company A| Anacostia Tent, 138, Independent Order of | rash steps taken in the way of lengthening or as their commanding officer. a Loefiier is & past commander of De Molay Mor mandery, No. 4, Knights Templar. INO GUARD MOUNT. ‘The morning's guard mount is a prominent feature of the day at camp, and is always at- tended bya large audience of interested spec- tatore. The precision which the men show in ‘this drill is remarkable, and deserves and re- ceives high commendation. ‘THE CAMP AND THE WOTRE. ‘The camp at Ocean View is pitched on the left of the hotel, on a level plot, and close at hand is another ficld used for drills and dress pa- rade. Close by the hotel is a large pavilion, shoot ries, whirligigs and other Sieamree deve ts the etvereion’s hexrt. ‘The jotel faces directly on the beach and has a splendid outlook. The building has a broad poreh, which is usually crowaed by uniforms and spring dresses. Here the Third Artillery Band gives two concerts daily, and good music is is, too. IW / ZS 3 NEWS FROM HOME. ‘The errival of Tar Sram this morning was welcome asthe flowers of May and the home news was eagerly devoured by the travelers. ‘The visit of Gen. Ordway to the camp, short as it was, wae greatly appreciated by the com- mands and the visit which the general will make later in the week is looked forward to with leasure. The gereral made bis visit yesterday [po Girilten attire aad on trip to the camp re- fused to have the guard turn out. In walking around one of the guard. amember of company C, was who as he patrolled his territory was so busily engaged in reading the new tac- tics that he was utterly oblivious to the distin- ed whom he passed. A dire rumor, rer, rotates, that Capt. Oarand had given instructions scene in order to properly impress Gen. Ordway with the studiousness of ‘Ris compary. Rechabites, met at Masonic Hall last night,with ‘A good attendance was on hand. Brother God- dard made his report from the High Tent, to which he went as reprosentative of Anacostia Tent. Aiarge bouquet that was presented at Sa- vannah to Brother Goddard was on exhibition and attracted much attention. Under good of the order speeches were made by George Shoe- maker, sr., E. ©. Lowe, Mr. Bladen and J.T. Loveless. " Brother Clark of George C. Thomp- son Tent, No. 3, and « visitor from Heber Tent of Georgetown made addresses. THE EPISCOPAL VESTRY. ‘The vestry of the Episcopal Church met Monday night at the office of Dr. J. Stewart Herrison. Plans for the new Emmanuel Chureh were considered, discussed and in part adopted. Meetings of the vestry will occur now at frequent intervals and work on the church is expected to be begun by the of September. The plans so far adopted have not been made public. HIS SEVENTY-SECOND BIRTHDAY. On Monday evening Justice Armstrong cele- brated his seventy-second birthday at his home, on Pleasant place. A number of friends from Washington came over. Among the visitors were Col. Wm. C. Tally, Hugh Hart, Wm. A. Murray and the Misses Arthur. Numerous resents were received from his admirers. The Bouse wae handsomely decorated and Mrs Armstrong was untiring in ministering to happiness of the guests. ‘NOTES. Richard Goddard, who is an employe of a Mr. King in Washington, undertook the care of ‘Mr. King’s horse and buggy during that gen- tleman’s absence at Ocean View. Yesterday Mr. Goddard drank too much, drove too hard, collided with » shade tree, ripped off the top of the buggy and, after a smart chase along Minnesota avenue, was collared by Sergeant Charles Kerby. a . ‘The Minnesota avenue improvement gces on apace. Work is being pushed southwest from Pennsylvania avenue extended and northeast from Harrison street. ‘The finance committee of the Anacostia Building Association met in the board room of the association building last night. There were present Messrs. W. M. Dodge, Charles F. Wal- son and H. B. Fernald. After inspecting the books a rote of thanks was given the new book- keeper. Mise Florie Etzler. ir. E. B. Russell was taken dangerously ill yesterday afternoon and at the advice of his Eoaeme ‘was removed to Providence Hos- 2 eee Minnehaha Lodge. Minnehaha Lodge, No. 1, I. O. G. regular meeting Monday evening at Society Hall, corner 5th and G streets northwest. The G. C. T., Bro. Van Vleck, was present and re- ported that he, with Bro. Thorn of Washington Lodge and Bro.Canfield of MinnehahaLodge,had called on Commissioner Dougiass on last Satur- day to request that certain changes be made by the Commissioners in their rules for granting bar room licensee, and that ‘Mr. Douglass said that some changes would be made in the direc- tion asked. Among the visitors present and taking part exercises were: super- intendent of juvenile temples, Bro. Hassell of Perseverance Lodge: past G. C. T., Bro. C. N. Whitney of Monumental Lodge; Bro. Rowley of D. P. Holloway Lodge, Sister Carrie Brookfield of Perseverance Loige, and others. After the dusiness was finished the lodge was cotertained by a mnsical and literary. pr: which was arelsted endenjoyed ty a” ‘The Old Guard's Compliments. At the monthly meeting of the Old Guard last night the action of the committee in securing Masonic Hall for encampment week was unanimously confirmed. Resolutions com- plimentary to 8. B. Hege, passenger agent of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, for his atten- tion in looking after the comfort and the safe transit of the members of the corps and their friends wero adopted; also resolutions thanking vi ter eae eert ont ae elite frm ‘ete: in were elected honorary members: Capt. John commander-in- chief G. A. i; Hon. Redfield Proctor, Hon. Andrew ning gh My ee B Charles Dietz, Frank Sehwarts, W: W, Chambers James E. Heffnar, M. G. CPST betes, ‘illiams, T. W. Tall- Detroit, Mich. shortening the course or altering ihe style of yanted Com-| Chief Ruler James H. Goddard in the chair. | the races without full and deliberate consider- ation. He went into the matter of the position of the association upon the amateur question, and indicated that in his opinion the whole business can be kept within bounds by the proper application of the present rules by a conscientious committee. The close of the read- ing brought forth the applause of the delegates, and the report was accepted. The secretary announced that the terms of the following members of the executive com- mittee had expired and that it was therefore necessary to elect new members for three years each: C.'G. Peterson, Fred Standish and Harry McMillan. On motion of Commodore Mullin a committee of three was sent out to make nominations and it soon reported the names of Mossrs. G. D. Phillips of the New York Athletic Club to succeed Peterson, John F. Huneker, 8. N., to succeed McMillan, and Standish to succeed himself. The convention voted to accept these names and the nominees wero elected. The secretary then read a circular which was eent out by Judge Tighe of Brooklyn in July, proposing an amendment to the constitution to the effect of enlarging the executive com- mittee to twelve members from nine. He also read another amendment proposed by himself, which was to the same eect, but providing for the change in a different w: The latter wi accepted by Judge Tighe and the amende amendment was adopted by a vote of 31 to 12, the Philadelphia clubs voting against it with one exception, the Vespers. According to this amendment the three additional members were to be elected at once and to draw lots for the different terms of one, two and three years, THE NEW MEMBERS. Under the terms of this enactment the con- vention proceeded to elect the men, the nom- inations being made in the meeting. Thero were but three names presented and they were consequently ali chosen, as follows: ‘Theo. Van Kaden of the Atalanta B. C., drawing the one- year term; Ki. H. Pelton, Seawanahaka B. C. three years, and A. K. Sweet, Pawtucket B. C. two years. COLLEGE CREWS IN THE REGATTA. A resolution was introduced by Dr. Root of the Malta Club of Philadelphia to the effect that in the future college crewsshall be barred from the national regutta, except in races especially rovided for them. This was discussed at some ngth, but merely as to the best manner of ob- taining this end. It was finally agreed upon as an amendment to the regulations of the execu- tive committee. Mr. Stimpson of the Arlington Club, Massa- chusetts, moved to amend by adding to the list of events a race for junior cights. Inthe dis- cussion which ensued President Garfield sug- gested that the matter might be left to the ex- ecutive committee to be adopted if practicable. This idea went through. The main objection to the change was the expense of an eight- oared race to the association in the form of in- dividual medals. ‘THE LENGTH OF CouRsE. Becrotary Gibson brought up the question of the length of the course by introducing a reso- lution to the effect that hereafter all races of the association shall be for one mile. There wasa sharp discussion and Mr. McMillan of Philadelphia argued strongly against the plan ‘on the ground that there was not enough cer- tainty as to what the general rowing public wanted. Then he thought that the races of the national association were designed to bring out the best qualities in the men and he eited sev- eral of the day's races to show that a crow that might last welt up in the race fora mile would be outclassed in the mileandahalf. He s1 gested the introduction of the new system in one race asan experiment. The matter was laid on the table. After a vote of thanks had been passed to the executive committee, on motion of Judge Tighe, the convention at 10:30 adjourned. YESTERDAY'S RACES. The National Amateur Regatta on the Po- tomac, SOME GOOD CONTESTS AXD SOME UXINTRRESTING ONES—HEATS IN TER JUNIOR AND SENIOR SINGLES—FINE CONTESTS IN DOUBLE SCULLS— COLUMBIA FOUR DEFEATED BY THE FAIRMOUNTS. There were good races and Poor races, close and wide, fast and slow. It was a day for favorites and for dark horses as well, and the results bring the regatta to the second day in such a shape that no one wishes to pick winners with any degree of confidence. There could not have boen a better day for the events, for the water was smooth as glass and the skies were sufficiently clouded to screen the oarsmen and spectators from the glare of the sun during the long and rather tedious waits between races. A thunder shower arose in the middle of the program anda slight wetting was given to those who had no umbrellas, but no one ‘minded the rain, for it was over soon and left the air clearer. The first race was somewhat delayed by the disinclination, as usual, on the part of the local steamboat inspectors ‘to letting the “press boat” ‘Templar zo out from Georgetown as acar- rier of passengers. ‘Things were finally ar- ranged with them, however, and the tug steamed over to the vicinity of the Analostan house and took on its loud, the greater part of which was composed of young men whose soio ides of the “press” was that which took place around the extemporaneous buifet that had been provided in the stern, THE QUARTER-MILE DASH. It was the general ppinion that the quarter- mile dash was not a success. ‘There was too much uncertainty about the course and too little room for the men. There were six start- Hedley of Philadelphia, Freeth of Brook- yn, Atherton of : y of Newark, Cafirey of Law and Bergin of Cambridge. ¥, who was thought to be a sure winner, had the Virginia shore and Bergin had the otherside. Hedicy steered straight for the mud at the word and thus lost so much ground that he was out of the race from the start. Bergin took the lead and held it. was crowded a little by C who was pushed to one side in turn by Carney. Carney camo near fouling and was out of the race by tryin to get back into his water. Atherton. Frecth had hard work to keep their places in the race at all. Bergin’s lead ut the finish was fully a length anda half and his time for the quarter was 1 minute and 29 seconds. Caffrey Kept on well and crossed the line second in 31g. The others finished in this order: ‘nes, Atherton, Froeth and Hedley. Some thought that Hedley saved himself for the heat in the senior singles later in the day. FIRST HEAT FOR JUNIOR SINGLES. The second race was the first heat in the Junior singles, and though four men were en- titled to start, but two of them did 60, both from the Crescent Boat Club of Boston—Fiem- ing and Dyer. Austin of the New Yorks broke Lis oar lock at the start and could not go off. Fleming had a walk-over, winning by several lengths in 10.2 2-5. He rowed easily and was not pushed at any time in the heat. Both men &o into the finals in the race this afternoon. ‘A PRETTY CONTEST. The second heat was one of the prettiest races of the day. Wright of the Argonauts of Toronto, Panton of the Atalantas, berry of Passaic and Haggerty of Long Island City were the starters. It was an instance of an oarsman’s regaining ground lost at the word, and Wright was the one to doit. He rowed as plucky a Tace as was ever seen here. ent ahead at the start a ighth was fully a length, but Wright kept at is stern and soon forced him back into his own course. erry in the meantime was steering well and well up with the Magg adly and ina wild fashion that He went far out of the course flats and was soon out of reach. The lead kept aliernating be- tween Wright aud Panton for a halt, and then Berry had come up into tho bunch and Panton, finding the pace for him, dropped’ back and was satisti third place. Wright and Berry were brushing for the honors. ‘The former took to steering at the last quarter in a way that threatened his safety, but he reeovered soon and found Pan ton, Who had changed his mind and was spurt- ing, in his water again. Panton was forced out and this cost him the place beyond ho Berry was at the end of his speed and Wright, having found his line again and palling’ in magnificent form, gradually pulled ahead of him and won by ‘three lengths in 10.6334. Berry's time was 10.14),. Wright and Berry will incet Fieming and Dyer this alternoon. FOU DOUBLE SCULIS. The rain was falling when the word was given the three crews in the first heat for double sculls, bat it did not interfere with the event in the least. The starters wore Megowen and Van Vlict of the Vespers of Philad Mu . han of the Alba: MeManus and Nagle of the Manbattans. It was a close and exciting race for blood from the étart to the tinish. “The Manbattans led at the first jump, Vespers second and Albany slightly in the rear. When the second quarter was reached Albany pulled up and led with the others to- gether. This lead they kept to the finish, Tiaintaining a beautiful form andan evenstroke that could not be touched by either of the otier crews. The Manhattans gave up the fight at the mile, though still puiling hard, and the Vespers went on and finiehed cecond. ‘The Albany crossed the line two lengihs in the Time, 8.49 3-5. Second timenot taken. A MAGNIFICENT HEAT. If the first heat was pretty, the second was magnificent. Adjectives fail to give an ade- quate idea of the perfection of this event as a matter of intense interest. It was rowed by four crews, three of whom were gether up to 209 vards of the ti no one could tell which was ahead. ‘The start- erawere Quill and Melyer of the Varunas, Cameron brothers of the Baysides of Toronto, Donohue brothers, cha n skaters, of the Manhattans and nd Henderson of the Catlins of Chicago. The Varunas spurted at the word and tock a lead of half alength. ‘The skating brothers steered badly aud went wild, heading for the flats in such w way that they were never in the race. At the first eighth the Varunas went over into the water of the Cat- lins with alead of half a length, and the Bay- sides were ona line with the second boat. ‘Varuna was rowing a quick stroke, the others ailing long and Ly’ the Thesecond quarter was reached the Catll had crept up to a lead of a nose, but it was any- body's race yet, for all three boats were to- gether. At the mile the bunch was unbroken. At this point the wash from the umpire's tug overtook the lagging but plucky ckaiers in the rear, and they had to rest on their oars while they went over it. At the last quarter all the leaders were in such positions thet any one could, by a spurt, win the race, but they seemed to be waiting for one or the other to weaken. The Varunas increased their stroke slightly and went ahead about helf 2 length at the last cighth, cutting into the water of the Catlins, so that ‘there was danger of afoul. At this juncture the Baysides found that they had had enough of the race and rested, while the Varunas, keeping the lead recently’ obtained, held it to the line, winning ina length anda half. ‘Time, 9.07 and 9.1237. SENIOR SINGLES. ‘Then came the first heat for senior singles. ‘The entries included five men, and all started. They were Sharkey of Long Island City, Hig- gins of Worcester, Snyder of the Columbia Club of Allegheny, Burritt of Toronto and Aman of Buffalo, Higgins led from the word and though brushed smartly by Sharkey won easily. Both Burritt and Amanstarted in poor shape, but the former, recovering, pulled a lucky race that excited the admiration of all. Hliggias wont into the water of Snyder soon after the start, but he recovered ina few strokes and went back. - Sharkey took advantage of nd pulled im the place. toward — ve ‘The Golden Cross. At the regular meeting of Mount Vernon Commandery, No. 440, U.O.G. C., last evening, Noble Commander J. H. A. Fowler presiding, Deputy Grand Commander W. H. Pope, assisted by Past Grand Commander Dr. 8. I. Groot and Deputy Grand Herald Frank E. Newton, in- stalled Sir Knight John R. Stier as past noble commander and Sir Knight Kenneth8. Murehi- son as treasurer. A committee, consisting of Sir Knights J. H. A. Fowler, M. L. Venable, C. G. Har and Ladies Clara E. Lewis and W. H. Reynolds, were appointed to arrange for a musical and literary entertainment, to be given hext month. Under the good of the order sir Knight Fowler and Lady Re; gaye read- ings and speeches wore je by Sir Knights Dr. & L Groot and W. P. Pope of Goodwill Commandery, Noble Commander Newton of Capital Commandery and sir Knights M. L. urchison, this move to take a slight lead with Aman, who hind found his form again, with him on the line. But it was only. for'a few sirokes, for Higgins was not to be led. Snyder and Bur- ritt, at the first quarter, were together two behind, but spurting. So far the racers wore nicely bunched, and Higgins, though a favorite and pulling easily, Was not out of the woods yet. The Lunch gradually strung out during tho next two quarters with Higgins and Sharkey racing for the lead, Aman coming up toa place and ‘Burritt and ‘Snyder digging in with solid strokes about three or four lengths bebind all. At the mile Sharkey, who wns making his best efforts, lod by « half length, with Higgins second and Aman third. In the fifth quarter Higgins came near losing the race by some bad steering, drifting over to the east, but he was pressing Sharkey so hard het the latter broke. Rown th the ladt eighth, Aman had given up the last quarter and Burritt went in to spurt tor the : i | He | | New York and Smithson of Washi mac). Smithson steered himself out aco at the start and was hopelessly beaten in a uarter of a mile. Carney led the bunch, with ‘affrey on his heels and Atherton not far off. Allwere within a length and outside of the course to the west. At the half the pace be- came tedious to Caffrey and Carney and they spurted, leaving Atherton in the rear to keep company with Smithson. Caifrey led by a quarter of a length, gaining this by the work of a few strokes. “At three-quagters Caffrey | had widened his open water toa clear length | and he was gaining. His form was perfection and his wind seemed good. He apparently had the race in hand at this point. Carney and Atherton were taking things easy, but Sinith- son, seeing achance to get out of last hole, Spurted and sawed wood for all he was worth. Caffrey finally crossed the line ten lengths with Carney well uhend of Atherton and son, who had a neat sprint on the last eighth, Atherton giving Smithson the last honors by a scratch. Time, winner, 9.51; second, 10.13%. THE THIRD HEAT was between Bergin, Hedley and Freeth. Hed- ley, smarting from his bad work in the dash, spurted at the word and rowed easily to the front. Frecth kept him company for a few strokes, but the gap widened and Bergin, who was rowing a slow stroke, apparently did not care to rush things. At the first flag tho samo order was maintained, and at the half milo Hedley had a lead of two lengths, with Freeth second. Bergin was out ef his course beyond the flag. “Holley and Freeth bad exchanged Waters. Freeth was laboring with a short, Jerky stroke that soon tired him, and Bergin, seeing his opportunity, spurted up at the last quarter and raced with Freeth for the place, At the last eighth ho passed his opponent and Freeth began spurting, but it was too late. Hedley’s time was 10.08 1-5 and Bergin's 10.15. THE LOCAL CREW DEFEATED. Then eame the second complete race of the day, in which there was an intense local inter- est. It was the event for senior foure, and the eight entries had dwindled down to two, the Columbias of Washington and the Fairmounts of Philadelphia, Columbia's crew was composed of Baker, Ryan, Johnson and Dyer and the other of Brownell, Hoover, Olen and Snowden. It was & procession fromthe start, Fairmount leading by a littie at first, but gradually by more unti the line was reached, when tho boats were al- most stem and stern together im favor of the Vhiladelphia men, The Columbia crew didnot row smoothly at tho start, but eplushed con- siderably. “Tho Fairmounts were rowing well together and with a long swoep that told better than the short, Jerky movements of the local carsmen, The Fairmounts stecred the poorer course, making a wake like an “S” during the first half. In the last half both crews steered badly and it was difficult at times to tell which | had the right water. ‘The winning lead was of alength and this was taken by the time the first quarter was reached. Columbia then made « good spurt and held on like grim death, but Fairmount, rowing easily, managed to keo ahead at every jump the Columbias made and did not allow the other boat to get any closer. ‘Tho winners crossed the line in 8.54 2-5, the slowest time that has been made ina national regatta by senior fours since 1476. SOME AMUSING INCIDENTS. The most amusing thing thet tho spectators at the Analostan boat house had to enjoy yes- terday waa that of sceing the small boys swim from the shore to the rocks, fifty yards distant. When they reached the rocks they sat down to dry out in the sun. ‘This drying process con- tinued only a short time till the tugs came along and succeeded in disturbing the water to such an extent as to dash it upon the rocks and soak the youngsters again, who thereupon struck out for shore. CAME NEAR DROWNING. One colored boy about thirteen years old started out to make the rocks, but found bis clothing was too heavy, and when about half way he gave out and commenced to yell and spout for life. Most of the people in the Doats near by exidgutly supposed ke was hay- ing fun, but one of the parties realized the danger of the boy's predicament in time to sue- ceed in hauling him into their boat and then put him ashore. Ithas been suggested that the clabs which are entertaining the visiting oarsmen should organize committoes to show the visitors the sights ot Washington. Itis certain that nothing wonld be appreci- ated more by them, for in that way they would | be enabled to sce the principal points in much Jour time thu in bunting sueh places for them- selves. There is some complaint, notably among the New Jersey and Long Island people, of lack of enthusiasm in boat racing in Wastington. They think there is not the life in it in Washington which exists in their own communities. THE LARGEST AND WEALTHIEST. ‘The New York Athletic Club, which has sev- eral crews here entered in the different races, is the largest and wealthiest athletic associa- tion in the United States. The organization numbers 2,600 members and it has property valued at £600,000. Of ‘his amount £109,000 is invested in a large building admirably fitted in the heart of New York aud £200,000 is in a tract of thirty acres on the shore of Long Island sound. ‘The regatta of 1803, the fair year, will be held in Chicago if the work of dredging, which is now contemplated, is exccuted. The rules of the N. A. A. U. requirga mile and a_half course, straightaway, and unless this dredging ‘Poto- the that came sailing Inzily up the river in the breeze. Her name was the Showell of more. Secretary Howard Gibson was all over the course in the navy yard launch Selfridge, and when he found that the schooner could not get out of the way he bore down on her and helped her out by towing her to the range of water above the course. Two men in a boat, to say nothing of asmali boy, had previously tried to pull the schooner out of the way, but their efforts were too puny. pat A Bd HOW TO COLLECT THE GARBAGE, Why the Work Has Not Been Satisfactorily Performed—Some Intelligent Suggestions by Mr. John H. Crane. ‘To the Editor of The Fvening Stor: You will remember that some time ago you requested me to give my views in regard to the best mode of collecting garbage, with the Teasone, which in my judgment, have pre- vented its prompt collection. | I was in hopes when the change came in tho | head of the health depariment that there would | come with that change an enforcement of the garbage contract, which would make any fur- ther discussion of the subject unnecessary. In this, Iam sorry to be obliged to say, Iam dis- appointed, for never during the thirty years I have resided at the national capital has the col- | lection of garbage been so poorly executed as during the past two weeks. am ready to concede that the health oficer should have a fair opportunity to show what | he can do in the way of making improvements | over the administration of his predecessor. He should not be judged hastily, but shon!d be | given ample time to show what he can do. It should be suid, however, that he took the office during an emergency when the icaith of the city was in peril, and during sv gency twenty-four hours wo! ample time to notify the conte must comply with the terms of his The contractor also bus his rigi should be respected. He thouid not be found | fault with unjustly or persecuted. should he be allowed to “plead the baby act.” | He entered into a contract with his eyes wide open to remove “all animal and ve y ter, called garbage, and all dead an | the city of Washington and its most densely populated suburbs” for a period trom the Ist of July, 1887, for $1 He isashrowd business man and, it is fair presume, knew well what he was 4 REMARKABLE CONT Imay bo mistaken, but I believe that this ia | the first time in the history of the District of Columbia that any man wasever awarded a five Years’ contract. This remarkable contract was signed by William B. Webb, Samuel M. Wheat- ley and William Ludlow, Commissi di by Felix M. Draney, contractor, with Philip | H. Christman and “C W. Haguely, as sureties in the sum of 1 for the faitliful execution of the work. Why talk about “the inadequate appropriations?” ‘They kave been les ail that the contract re even more. | F Mr. Draney has not only guiarly his | § a a eo 15,000 tinat he agreed to do she work for, but | =r even more than that sum. to take this five years’ ¢ ground, then, can hi set Appropriations are not 6: man was cer more years’ contract unexccuted and th standing in the position of “a de Commissioners on the 39th Nobody asked him | : On what | the at “the | . 1301, extra sum of $087.58 p garbage duri September May and Ju month for col months of August, 1890, and April, in’ strict accorda contained in his fiv ‘This contract ia signed b; Hine nnd Henry M. Robert, Cominissioners, and by Felix M. Dra contractor, with Francis Miller and John W Schafer sureties in the sum of €3,300 for the faithful ex It will be cb-| served that tractor an extra allowance, come 1890, just at the close of the ineated te ended on June 30, 1891, just at the commence- ment of the honted terni, showing that the con- tractor is gran I the fall and spring me months of July and Au the whole seu The appropriation made for the collection of | garbage by tho lust Congress was $24,000. Con- | journed March 4. ‘The ad four mouths between Marel in which to enter into ano ance” contract with Mr. Draney, to go into effect when his other “extra aliwwanco” con- tract expired. It would seem by this that air. Draney is getting the least pay when Le hae the most to do. HOW THE CONTRACT 18 VIOLATED. By the terms of the five years’ contract the contractor is required to remove all garbage in “air-tight vessels of uniform size and cleanly appearance,” but it ecems by a report of the late health officer that permits have been granted to the 1 wagons to collect garbage from private residences. No two of these wagons are alike. They take away the garbage whon it best suits ihcir convenience, assorting over and leaving he ground what they regard as not worth carting away. ‘This istay experience, and I hear it is that of others, ‘The contract requires the garbage to be col- lected and carted in air-tight vesscis,”” but many of these fartners collect garbage in is done the course at Lincoln Park, Chicago, will not be of sufficient length. It is probable, however, that the work will be done because the Pullman company is anxious to get the clay to be obtained from this dredg- ing. Besides making a good race course this inland sheet of wator will add wonderfully to the beauty of Lincoln Park. KEEPING OUT XEW CLUBS. There has been a good deal of talicfor the last two years among the activemen in the National Association about the action of the executive committeo in keeping out new clubs. It seems that the executive committee has been for years composed of the same men and they have been averse to admitting new clubs. It wasdecided by the more progressive young men in the associa~ tion that they would increase the executive com- mittcefrom nine to twelve members. Itrequired a vote of two-thirds of the clubs to do that.and that vote was secured lust night. ‘The three new men put on the committee were Capt. ‘Theodore Van Roden of the Atalanta Club of New York, R. H. Pelton of the Seawanhaka Boat Club, Brooklyn, and A. M. Sweet of the Pawtucket Boat Club, Pawtucket, K. I. By the accession of these new members in addition to the old members of the executive committee the progressive element will now be able to control matters, ‘There are at present only sixty-eight clubs in the association and, as there are four hundred boat clubs in America, it is thought likely that the association will increase very materiully within the next year. Many clubs that have been unable to gain admittance from the old executive committee will_ now without tronblo obtain entrance to the National Asso- ciation, 80uR COMPLAINTS. The principal cause of complaint about the races of yesterday iy the bad start made in the quarter-mile dash. Bergin, who won the race, had a fall length start of all the others, and 6o much start as that in so short a distance gives an advantage which it is almost impossible to overcome. One reason of complaint that is heard about the boat races of yesterday is that there was no way to distinguish the different crows. Caps of bright colors had boen purchased, but they were ‘not on bund when wanted yes- terday. Hnd they been worn they would have been an aid 01 to the oarsmen who had been informed beforehand of what the different crews would wear, for no mention was made in the program of colors tc be worn. That is not the only point of dissatisfaction about the am either. Another complaint is that 6 names of the men entered in each race are given and no mention is made of the clubs to wi they be- suggestion has been made about the races. It has been practiced in jark, N. J., to advan’ It is that of acannon. Another is fired at the end of the race. this means every one on the course, whet able to see the finish or not, 7, fi may at least have the time of each race, without waiting for a newspaper announcement. REGATTA NOTES. An enterprising individual thought to scoop in the shekels by means of a grandstand. He had no eminence high enough for his purpose of solid materials, so he took his lumber up on @ mountain of sand that stood on one of the wharves near the ‘The struo- ture was not patronized. Folks no doubt bad in mind the biblical warning against the “ built on sand.” = tj i B i al # # ike i t i | { barrels containing uo covers. I met one yes- terday. The wagon contzined four barrels without covers, aud no two of the same size. Itwasin the most densely populated part of Washington, on a square built up with nice houses, without a vacant lot. ‘the stonch ihose tuncovcred barrels gave forth polluted. the whole square. It is bad enough to be obliged to endure this hot wexther the foul odors from garbage that accumulates on one’s own renises, without having to endure the retaii- g about the streets of noxious odors that come from other people's garbage. It is well for us that our streets are wide and | en. Were they narrow aud close like some cities it would not take long with the present stato of things to create w pestilence. Let us not flatter ourselves because the death rate is no higher that we can continue to violate well- known sanitary inws with impunity. ‘The seeds of disease are now being sown. The harvest | }. will ‘come in due time as sure as night follows y- ‘THE HEALTH OFFICER WAR AMPLE POWER. The contracts I have cited make it the duty of the health ofticer to enforce their provisions. His power is ample, though he claims a lack of legal authority to enforce them. ‘The act of the old corporation of Was ton, approved August 16, 1862, makes it the duty of “all occupants of dwellings to deposit all offal or garbage in such place on or about | the premises as the vard commissioner » designate in order to facilitate its specdy re moval,” under a penalty of rot jess thun one nor more than five dollars for each offense. ‘This law has never been repealed, and it is as binding today on that part of the District cm- braced in what was the old corporation as it ever was. Said act also requires the daily re- moval of all garbage from private residences between “the iirst day of May and the tirst day of December, and three times a week from thi first day of December to the first day of Ma It will be scen by this that “the ofd corpora- tion” was much more watchful of the health of the people than the present District govern- ment. ‘The city is much more densely popu lated now than in 1862. The population trebbled, but it secms that oven if the garbage contract’ were executed in good faith it is only required to be removed one-half as often as then. Contractor Draney states that he has put on xtra cal and yet is unable to collect the re bage. ry ‘what have the people to do with Ee many carts ke has on? He contracted to remove all garbage and dead animals fora period of five years for the sum of €15,000 per ear. Why does he not do it? It is shown that he has sublet, with the permission o: the Com- missioners, the most dificult of his contract to 196 farmers, for which he pays them nothing, except the swill they collect, while he Sspaia for the work they perform. The gar! age rightly utilized is supposed to pay @ good profit to the contractor, even if he were to receive no pay for col it. Indeed, in some citics ‘a bonus is paid for the privilege of collecting toe eerie about this business is not that the contractor does not get suficient compen- sation, but that there is NO SYSTEM ABOUT THE WORK. I have seen two-horse wagons, with two men each, standing at back gates for ten or fifteen minttes waiting for a servant to open the door. ‘The health officer should require WANTED—HELP. WASTED-QUICK G00 WOMEN, cOOKS, V Louse. 5 adios and Matchen tnetdey ‘wat Fessen, REGISTER AT ONCE POR | an Sonn “ACES. Woxpen! women’! 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