Evening Star Newspaper, April 23, 1892, Page 14

Bek. Turner Rites; THE FIRST IN ARMS. District Troops the First Defenders of the Capital. WHAT THE RECORDS SHOW ‘Troops That Were Under Arms and Mastered Into the Three Months’ Servier Before the Arrival of the Pennsylvania or Massachu- setts Volunteers—Valuable Services Ren- dered by Companies Raised Here. OTICE HAS BEEN given by Commander- in-Chief Palmer of the Grand Army in « pre: fiminary announcement concerning the parade of the Grand Army on Pennsyivanta avenue next September that he post of honor, the head of the proces- to the surviv- sion, - ors of the sixth mebusetts regiment, on the ground that they were the “first defenders” of the capital, and at this reunion of veterans at the national capital they were especially entitled to the honor. The distinction which the commande: in-chief has conferred upon the old sixth Massa- chusetts xs claimed by the surviving members of the five Pennsylvania companies which ar- rived in Washington the evening of April 18, 1861. The sixth Massachusetts arrived on the following evening. Their unpicasant experi- ence in Baltimore, where they were mobbed, attracted the attention of the whole country to them antl may have caused the impression | that they wore the first to arrive. ‘The sixth ‘Massachusetts was a regiment fali¥ equipped and ready for duty, while only a portion of the Pennsyivania volunteers which were hastened here to defend the city were armed when they arrived. The survivors of the five Pennsylva- Dia companies ure organizing. and it is an- nounced intend to insist upon their right to Bead the Grand Army F Itis stated to be their purpose, in case the commander-in-chief continues to refuse to Feeognize their claim to this honor, to march ever the route on the afierncon revious to the parade. The citizens of the Bistriet those who were here in the anxious days of 1861 and those who have since come here or grown to manhood and know fram the lips of the older ones or the pages of hi something of the fears that filled all toy hearts at that time, have x grateful remem- brance of the services of al! the patriots who flew to the defense of the city and whose arrival caused a feeling of relief. # The Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts been the first to come from the north, still records show and citizens of Washing:on cannot forget that th al “first defenders” of the capital were troops cnrolied soldiers mas «im the District. If it were a_matier of dates § only, the survivors of the Disirict troops of | 1861 would be ju ified im insisting on their might tohead the great parade. though aaa Watter of courtesy to visitors, while not waiv- ing their right to the title of the first de ers, they may ac howor in the trict troops a8 conservers of the fenders or the capital began we voluateers came from the worth. e before the inauguration of President Line but a ciaim of priority on their part may be rested not upon such irregular but va services, but the actual mustering in the three mouths" service of the Uuited States WHAT RECORDS SHOW. The records show that before there was a single soldier from the north mustered into federal service at the outbreak of the war the of the District were guarding the public Buildings, the bridges, roads aud ferries. When it was feared that there would be an outbreak atthe inauguration of President Lincolu it was the District militia that marched with loaded muskets,stationed themselves on house- and guarded “the public butid- prepared for any emergency. The National Guard battalion had charge of the Capitol, and the Washington Light infan- try guarded the approach to the White House, while Gen. Scott. apprehensive of trouble. had the few regulars here so stationed as that they could have been brought into uction at on ‘Whe fact is that before any northern troop: rived bere District companies were marching up to the War Department and mustering in daily. When the authorities stopped the “muster- ing” there were other companies waitin: to be sworn in and scarcely a ueighborivod in thi District where a company wax not being re- eruited. The figures of the War Department show, too, that the District bad a population in 1860 of 75,080, aud furnished 224 per ceut of this for the war. WHEN THEY WERE MUSTERED Ix. The records of the War Department show ‘the muster in of the District companies at the following date April 10— w. ia April 11—Capt. W. H. Nalley. Metropolitan Rifles; Capt. 5. A. H. McKim, company C. National Guard; Capt. Joseph Gerhardt, com: Capt. A. Rntherford. hanies’ Union Rifles; Capt. Loefter, Wash- ington Kitles; Capt. James Kelly (B, Union regiment); Capt. George Thistleton, company A. Putuam Ritles. ‘April 13—Capt. E. C. Carrington, company aR: pt. C. H. Rodier, Anderson Rifles. April 15—Capt J. R. Smead, National Rifles; Capt. P. H. King, B. N. G.; Capt. G. J. L. Fox. well, Henderson Guards. April 17—Capt. James Goddard, Carrington Home Guards: Capt. 5. A. H. Marks, jr.. Wash- fngton Light Guards: Capt hiehard Morgan, company D. N. G.; Capt. G. W. Muller, com CUR; Capt. W. H. Degges, Consti- tional Guards. April 13—Capt, Robert Royd, Potomac Light Guard; Capt John McDermott, Jackson Guards; Capt. H. M. Knight. Siemmer Guards, April 19—Capt S. Owen, President's Mounted Guard. April 20—Capt. J. F. Elder, Cameron Rifles: Capt. J. Tyler Powell, company E, W. L. a Capt, John McClellan, company D, April 22—Capt. Gameweil, S nam Rifles; Capt. W. B. Ferguson, company F, National Guard; Capt. S. Cross, company D, Light Infantry (howitzer corps XN. Callan, Watson Guard; : ‘uer Rifles. *. J. H. McBlair, Andrew John- ‘apt C. BR. Morrison, District pt L. Williams, company A. April 24—Capt. Jas. Fletcher, company F, Union Ritles; Capt. Robert Clark, Ci ‘There were thirty-four com and in many cases they exce: Privates. Most of them had been recruited up to that number. Besides these there were | companies in the various public buildings, one im the Capitol, composed of employes of the | Seuste. named the Hamlin Ciuards, ia compli- ment of the Vice President, uuder Capt bas- ett, the veteran doorkeeper. OTRER TROOFR ‘The northern troops, state or United States, ad not commenced to arrive. although a de- tachment of cavalry, a company of sappers and miuers, two batteries of artuilery aud two com- panies of regular infantry had been in the city since before the 4th of March or shortly after. ‘The cavalry was quartered at Burch’s stabies, one battery of artillery near the War Depart- Ment and one neat the city hall, the sappers and miners at Columbian armory and the in- Santry on E rtreetnear Gth. While the District troops were being mustered in companies D and H, second United States cavairy, arrived | April 13 from Texas, and company (J, first in- fantry, on the 1ith from New York. The first state troops to arrive were from | Pennsylvania, the Ringgold Artillery of Read- | ing, Logan Guards of Lewistown, Allea Light Infantry of Allentown, National Light Infautry and Washington Ari of Pottsrilie. ‘Shey came in about 7 o'clock on the evening of Apel 18. By this time no less than eighteen of the District companies were m service, sta- thoned in the public buildings and doing picket duty on the briages and the roads. ‘The sixth Massachusetts was the next to ar- Five, om the evening of Aptil 19, baving, as stated, been mobbed in passing through Balu- - AS ANXIOUS Tree, ‘Then came rumors that Jefferson Davis, at ‘the bead of an army of 100,000, was marching onthe city. Railroad communication with Baltimore was cut off and the air was filled d one hundred } if has assigned the | sinsm of the people at their arrival can be better imagined than described. Following these the northern troops came in ata lively rate, scarcely a day passing when one or two regiments did not arrive. Under the special permission of Gen. Scott the Washington Light Infantry, which had never failed since organization in 1836 to have a May day parade, was allowed to follow their custom, and that day paraded four com- panies, the parade not being confined to those in the servic: time the District companies were armories, or at night in the public vers being allowed to follow vocations during the day, subject, however, to call at any moment. ORGANIZED INTO BATTALIONS. A few days afier the Ist. of May orders were issued directing the organization of battalions and these having been formed on May 13 there wasa review of the battalion by Pre tent Lincoln, Gen. Scott aud othera, Gen. F. Bacon commanded the District troops, The battalions were formed as follows, though sub- | sequently changes were made: First battalion reudevouz Forest Hall, Georgetown)—Major “H. Hollingsworth, Adjutant W. H. Bire erson Hitles, Capt. C. H. Kodier; Potomac ght Guard, Capt. Robert Boyd; Carrington Home 1. Capt. James Goddard: An- ds, Capt. J. H. MeBlair. (Pennsylvania avenue and i$ enderson Guard, company A, union : Lieat.” H. P. De James Kelly; pt. John MeC land, com- twon Guard), Capt. J. N. . Gray Jewell; Adjute i jeross: Yoxweil (Capt. Carrin Curtis; company B, d company D, & | pany E, do. (WV Callan, ‘Third battalion (13th, H street and New York avenue —Major J. R. Smead; Adjutant lemmer Guards, Capt, ‘ameron Rifles, Capt, J.M.Elder. Lieut. Col. L.” Towers; ‘ous 10th street and Penn- ‘enue)—Company A, Washington fantry, Capt. Lem Williams; company E, do. (zouaves), Capt. J. Tyler Powell; Wash- ington Light Guard, Capt. 8. A. H. Marks, Disirict Union Rides, Capt. Charles Morrison. Subsequently company 0, Light Infantry (howitzer corps), Capt. S. Cross, was tran: terred trom the seventh to this battalion. Fifth battalion, Lieut, Col. Chas. Evert; Ad- jutant J.D. Hutton (rendezvous, Columbian Armwory)—Metropolitan Hitles, Capt. W. H. Nalley; Jackson Guards, Capt. John MeDer- ; company A, Putnam Rifles, Capt. Thist! ton;company B, do., Capt. Greenwall; Consti- tational Guards, Capt. “W. Hl. Degges; ‘com- pany Union: regiment, Capt. Joseph Fletcher. Company F, Union rogiment, was subsequently transferred to the third bat- tahon. Sixth battalion, Lient, Col. James A. Tate, Lieat. T. E. Clarke, adjutant (rendezvous, Capitol Square)— Capt, T. Lloyd; company C, pt. W. P. Ferguson, lion, Maj. P. H. King, jt. arrett (rendezvous near almshouse )— pt. Robert Clarke; Mechanic apt. Rutherford; company C, Union regiment, Capt, G. W. Miller; company D (howitzer corps), W. L. L, Capt. 8. Cross, The last named was subsequently irausterced to the fourth battahon. Eighth battalion, Capt. J. Gerhardt (rendez- vous Turner Hall near Baltimore and Ohio depot)—Washington Rifles, Capt, Loefller; Turner Infle any A,’ Lieut, Braun, and compa nO Wski. ONE'S TeSTIM Charies P. Stone, who was cott to the command of the lunteers, has given the strongest imony to the prompt petriotism of the District troops of 1861. Jn a report made or two before his death Gen. Stone gave account of the rallying of the District ps at his call as eariy as January‘l, 1861. esponses of the men of the federal he said, “were prompt and not to be istuken or misunderstood. Old volunteer organizations avsembled and filled their ranks and new companies of volunteers formed rap- idly ‘and presented themselves. ‘The people were enthusiastic, and the newly formed com- anies purchased their uniforms themselves, Fired snd paid for armories in which 40 assemble for drill and called upon the govern- ment for arms. equipments and ammunition only. By the 22d of February a respectable force of. as nearly asT can remember, about 2.000 of these troops paraded in honor of the day and made it evident to all_ present in the capital that the government had at its disposal at least a certain military force im case of necessity. ‘The number of companies increased or almost daily, aud it was this foree b, on the 4th of March, 1861, together handiul of regular troops which Gen. b ble to assemble (as nearly as I atieries of artillery. one com- troops and some 200 cavalry), troo “Tbe district, ily pany engin THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D. Interesting Suggestions by an Officer of the Army. COLD FACTS AND FIGURES. | Dates for the Annual Inspection and Muster =-Why the Thint Hattalion Feels Disap- point Meer Responsible for Property ow Give Rands.--Other Matters of Interest to the Rrigade, OF THE MANY Ci.BAR AND CONVINCING arguments recently made in behalf of military training for citizens none have been more for- cible and none are more truly worthy of con- sideration than the emmy of Lieut, Joseph B. Bachelor, jr., twenty-fourth United States in- fantry. Liew, Bachelor ploads for an army worthy of the country--a comprehensive and effective organization of the National Guard. “The prophets are dead,” he says, “without | heirs The inheritance of their powers is | faisely claimed by those who delude the people with dreams of universal peace— throbs no longer and the bate “When the wat dew In the parliament ot taan, the federation of the world.’ “But with five great wars in the last forty years we need not look for the speedy coming of any such millenium, The day of champions and paladins is over. No modern Samson will arise to judge the people and slay a thousand of our foes with the jawbone of an ass; though the samo weapon wielded by partisans in a war- fare of words may leave us naked for a sterner war, and thus send tens of thousands of our brethren to death. Victories will still be won by heroes, but by heroes directing their united efforts in the paths which laborious training has taught them to follow.” SUPPOSED NATIONAL ARMY. With this exordium he proceeds to give the sources of danger from war, with its likeli- hood, and what it might cost us, without proper preparation, to be involved in war with oue of the great powers. Then he proposes the organization of 4 National Guard to be ef- fectively instructed, both officers and men, He supposes that a national army might be con- stituted of 400.000 infantry (4,000 companies), 9,000 cavalry (500 troops) and 30,000. artillery » batteries), the annual expense of subsidy ng $6,480,000, apart from the arms supplied, The graud total for regimental camps, target practice, military works for instruction of of- ficers and men he estimates at a grand total of $14,561,000 per annum, an average of $30.30 per man, ach of her soldiers annually costs Ger- about $210; Austria, $190; France, $212 wtland, $371, and the United States about $1,000, while the state of New York's expenses for cach member of her liitie urwy is about £35 per year. A plau which would give us trained soldiers for $30.30 each, or tor twice that | What will neg- | amount, is worth considering. lect cost? Nothing. if we could shield our- ves from danger by shutting our cyes to it, or by receiving every warning with obstinat: denial, Nothiag if we could strike terror to ies by the jingling of our gold or braggadocio speeches, But te one allures and the other does not deter. Nothing if we could count forever ou the continuance of houorable peace. Much if we accept the records of his- tory and the experience of every age and of every nation. Man has been fighting since the days of Cain. Lefore ever he Wrought metal he chipped w dagger out of flint to slay his fel- low. War will come, and if it finds us in our present posture, we must pay millions of money to purchase a short and shameful peace. TRE EXPENDITURE PROYOSED. “The expenditure here proposed would be 5 per cent on the sum appropriated by the last Congress for pensions. It would be less than 2 per cent on the bounties of the war; 2 per cent on the ransom which mig forced from New York alone, under penalty of destruction; less than three-tonths of 1 per cent of the booty which a victorious enemy might wring from the nation; less than three- hundredths of 1 per cent on the present valne of the property 1 would protect, and less than 1 per cent of the additional cost of a war, which, finding us unprepared, should never- theless leave us victorious. There is economy iu preparation, We might hope that universal | peace might come of universal arbitration if | the arbitrators conid have jurisdiction abd power toenforce their decrees. If we could rendered practi id safe the quiet inaugura- tion of the constitutionally elected President. A battalion of District troops guarded, under Col. ‘Tait, the position where the President took the oath of office and made his inaugural address. District of Columbia volunteer cav- alry guarded the carriage in which the two Presidents rode, while the engineer company (Duane) marched before the carriage and Dis- ers belind it, t volunteer riflemen occupied the f the Capitol overlooking the cere- mony of inauguration and also occupied the roots of the houses along Penusylvania avenue, through which the procession passed. During the month of March, 1861, tI volunteers were active in drilling and perfecting their discipline, and, although not yet mustered into the service, most of them held themselves constantly ready for service in case of need. The case of need soon came. Before the fir- ing of the first hostile shot against Fort Sum- ter the condition of affairs at the capizal rendered it necessary for the govern- ment to have troops for the protec- tion of the public departments, and the muster- ing into service of the first four companies, then ight companies, and before that could be ac- complished of all the District volunteers was ordered. This muster in was commenced on the 10th of April, 1861. As I had organized these troops and instructed th the honor of commanding them in service conferred upon me, and it was with full knowledge of the duty performed by them and of the manner in which it was performed that I can state their service. They numbered say 3,500 men, aud Lean truthfully state that during much of their three months’ service they performed duty which in ordinary war service would reasonably require twice their number.” z epee rea: ACTIVITY AT VASSAR. Parts Assigned for Commencement and Class Officers Elected. There is much activity at Vassar College just at present in preparation for commencement time. At Vassar the ten honors of the class of 1892 have been assigned to Misses Edith Ban- field of Wolford, N. ¥.; Katherine Dvais of Rochester; Cornelia Golay of Brewer, Me.; Amy Reed of Kingsboro, N. ¥.; Alice Robbins St. Paul, Edith Stearns of Detroit, Rebecea Brush of Orange, N. J.; Eva Daniels of Grand Rapids, Mury Packard of Bayonne, N.J.; Laura Grant of St Paul The first six are to be speakers on commencement day, The seniors have held their class day elections: Orator, Miss Elizabeth Wood. Brooklyn; historian, Miss Surah Tromicliff, Macomb LL; vice orator, Miss melyn Hartridge, Savanuah; poet, ” Miss Grant, St. Pual; marshal, Miss Elizabeth hairman of the class day com- mittee, Miss Elizabeth Palmer, New York. Work on the new library is advancing and it is expected to be completed by fall. Several important books have been added during the past year, the most valuable being a rare old set of Hening’s Virginian Colonial Statistics and the 283 volumes of the debates of Congress from 1879 to present time Special effort is being made to increase the collection of orig- inal matter ‘The museum has received some valuable ad- ditions. ‘The expedition sent by the college to the “Bad Lands” of Nebraska has resulted in the addition of many valuable fossils, inciud~ ing acollection of turtles and the cramnium of a huge mammal. Nine hundred dollars of the irard fund have beer lately ‘expended in pur- chasing a very fine collection of of North and Central America, Among the lecturers in March were Miss | Anna Dawes on the “Indian Question,” Prof. Allen Narquand of Princeton on the “Della Kobios” and Prot. Goodwin of Harvard on the ee A Scheme for Dakota. When Co!. Mark Shief is at home he breathes the atmosphere of Watertown, S. D.; he also | has been busily find a court where nations might sue; where neither mistake nor corruption could enter: where more than earthly wisdom could render exact and infallible justice; where more than earthly power could secure peaceable jurisdie- tion over soveteign states who acknowiedge no superior on earthythen war might cease for- ever, and ‘perfect law commeasure perfect freedom.’ Until then the trial must be by o deal of battle, aud ‘We, the people of the United States,” will be the final judges, under God, of our right among nations, of whether we are wronged and how we shall be righted. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE QUESTIO In conclusion Licut. Bachelor says: “The question is not of military, nor even of na- tional, vainglory, but one which touches every interest that can animate the human breast; all ages, both sexes, all classes and all condi- tions. Preparation, not for aggression, but for defense, is counseled by the past and de- manded by the future. Our country’s destiay is not yet accomplished. The splendor of her past is but the twilight of her future. Asin the years gone by the oppressed of the world found refuge on her shores, from thos: shores, in years to come, the spirit of freedom must spread, while she stands the protector, not the oppressor, of free America, With such an army, in and of the people, respect abroad, the meed of strength well ruled and justly exer- cised shall protect her citizens iu every land and on every sea, while tranquility at home shali prove the eternal truth of the saying of old, ‘Ihe citizen soldier is the true safeguard of the liberties of the republic,’ GOOD WORK IN “THE SECOND.” If the second regiment fails to pile up a big annual record or turns out buta few good shots this season it willbe difficult to locate the blame. Never was more energy displayed in the department of rifle practice and never was there more gratifying promise of results. Gul- lery matches have kept the interest wide awake and will continue to do so until outdoor range practice commences. Every day adds tes mony to the value of the gailery work: every day men are becoming acrustomed to the ritte who would never otherwise be effective wol- diers, Many a valuable man is graduated from the gallery who would never have graduated atallif he had been required to commence operations on the range. ‘The final stage of the match for the second regiment trophy resulted in a most excellent exibition of marksmanship. Teams from the fourth and sixth battalions competed, and although Lieut. Farabee's aggregation did not succeed in eapturing the trophy, yet it made Lieut. Vale and imagine “that some- body was making things uncomfortably warm. ‘THE SIXTH BATTALION WX, , Scores were as follows: Fourth battalion—Rotrammel, 90; DeGroot, 89; Tribby, 89: McAnally, 86; Carroll, 86; Plant, 84; Rat: Gilbert, 82, Total, 639. Sixth battalion. Goodwin, 98; Salmon, 90; Philips, 89, Kirk, 89; Page, 83; King, 1; McClain, 79: Smith. 77.” Total, 689, ys Scores for the entire match are as follows: z z z 5 To- 82 82 82 22 of Sixth battalion.. 334 342 339 350 1,365 Fourth battalion. 318 331 344 345 1,338 x AX AMBITIOUS PROGRAM. ‘This match brings to a conclusion the pro- gram mapped out by Col. Clay for the gallery season of ‘92 The remaining time will be example and has been passed alcng the line that -‘possibles” will be most ucceptable. £0 harmonious is the working of the reorganized battalions of the second that enco: ment has been given to Capt. Bell’s cherished idea that the eeeoad and staff offic of regiments, practice, is of his many friends hoped he would; in fact he | is but beginning to recover from a serious and very painful relapse. useless, and its condition traceable effects of an injury received during the war. ing until 10. o'e! Ammunition will be furnished on the payment of L cent for each round. An inspector of rifle Practice will be in attendance, and, on request, will certify scores to the captains of companies to be credited as part of the required practice.” armed with with the non-commi and plate instead of the cartridge belt.” will be required to give bond, with sureties, for £250, for the proper care of, and account- rd battalion at 8:30 o'clock p.m. Monday, yourth battalion at & o'clock p.m. Friday, aq{ttt battalton at 8 o'clock p.m, Friday, May First soparate battalion at 9 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, May 11. engineer’ corpe at” 8 o'clock p.m. Monday, a3 First separate company, second seperate com- y and corps of field music at 8 o'clock p.m. jonday, May 23. Battery A, light artillery,and ambulance com- pany at 6 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, May 18, The field and staff of each regiment will be inspected and mustered with the first battalion of its regiment, ‘The unassigned officers of the fifth battalion will be inspected and mus! i tenia.” ot tered with the second The inspection will be in light marching BOOKS AND PAPERS, ‘The books and papers of each regiment, bat- talion and company will be inspected by the adjutant general and their pzoperty and prop- friy books by the quartermaster general as fol- 8: First regiment and first battalion at 9 o'clock P.m. Monday, May 9. Second regiment and second, fourth and sixth battalions at 9 o'clock p.m. Friday, May 6. Third battalion at 8'o'clock p.m, Monday, May 2. Virst separate battalion at 9:90 o'clock p.m. Monday, May 2. Enginecr corps at 9:30 o'clock p.m., Monday May 16. First separate compan; it 9 o'clock p.m. Monday, May23, PY “ 4 Secoud separate company at 8:30 o'clock p.m. Monday, May 16, Battery A, light artillery, and ambulance corps at 9 o'clock p.m. Weduesday, May 18, ‘The adjutants, quartermasters and company commanders of the respective organizations will be present. THIS CHALLENGE WAS NOT ACCEPTED. Expressions indicative of disappointment may easily be heard in and around the third battalion armory, ‘There isa good deal of a rifle team iu the third, and when Lieut. Stew- art’s boys had vanquished the pick of the sec- ond regiment they naturally looked for the biggest game within range. That, of course, meant the engineer corps. Maj. Har- rison challenged Lieut. Graham, who com- mands the sharpshooters’ platoon of engineers, to a gallery match. Teams of eight, ten rounds, 200° yards. Lieut. Graham deciined the opportunity, so there will be no match; he acts on the stated theory that gallery prac tice is not a proper test of marksmanship, and he would not, therefore, imperil the reputa- tion of his men by indoor shooting. ‘there are those in the guard who disagree with Lieut. Graham; in fact, he is in a minute minority on that proposition. '¥ one knows that the same conditions do not obtain in the gallery and on the open range, but there can be no doubt that the rela- tive efticiency of the men is the same under both styles of competition. The men who do good work in the gallery shoot better on the range than do those who are inferior marks- men in the gallery. Gallery work may not be proper test of marksmanship,” but it is a first-class test of gullery marksmanship, and that seems to have been what the third bat- talion was looking for. NEXT WEEK IN THE GALLERY. Gallery rifle practico for the ensuing week will be as follow: Monday—First separate company (troop A). ‘Tuesday—Company C, second battalion. Wednesday—Company B. sixth battalion, ‘Thursday—Company D, sixth battalion. Friday—Engineer corps. e general staff and the field ra and non-commissioned staff NOTES, Pollard. inspector general of rifle not getting well as rapidly as some Maj, J.) His left arm is practically due to the clearly In the general orders announcing inspection dates there are three paragraphs on other subjects, but ail of especial interest. They are as follo “The rifle gallery will be open ring May every day, except Sunday, fom 3 5 o'clock p. m:, aud every Wednesday even- jock, for voluntary practice. “First sergeants of infantry will hereafter be the non-commissioned officer's stead of the rifle, and will be equipped joned officer's sword belt Every officer accountable for public property ng for, said property, and to make good the value of all such property defaced, injured, destroyed or lost by any neglect or default on his part. Company A, second battalion, undergoes a company inspection on Tucsday evening. Corp. James D. Leeman, company B, third battalion, having made the highest percent- age in the recent examination before the bat- talion board of examination and being regular in his attendance at drills and faithtul in the performance of his duties, has been, upon the recommendation of his company commander, promoted to be sergeant. ———— A Great Celebration at Gettysburg. Col, Bachelder is at Gettyaburg to complete the preparations for the dedication on June 2 of the ‘High-water Mark” monument at the copse of trees on Cemetery Ridge, which was erected Inst autumn under his supervision by the states of Maine, New Hampehire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode island, Connecticut, New York, N, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan and Mimnesota, the states whose troops met and repulsed Long street's assault on that spot on tl of the third day. Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, afternoon Stands accommodating 1,500 people will be erected. Half rates have been secured on all railroads east of the Ohio river. Harrison and his eabinet have promised to be present and everything gives promise of the most notable gathering this battlefield has known since 1963. President poe eee Anny Orders. Capt. Theodore F. Forbes, fifth infantry, will proceed without delay to San Antonio, Tex., a & witness before a general court martial at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Maj. William M, Wherry, sixth infantry, is relicved from duty a3 a member of the exam- ining board convened at the War Department, Washington, D. C., to take effect upon the con- clusion of the examination of the officers now before the board, and Capt. William L. Pitcher, eighth infantry, is detailed as a meiaber of the ar: Capt, John Pitman, ordnance department, will proceed to Fort’ Monroe. Va.. on public business connected with the equipment of the roposed laboratory nt Frankford azsenal, ‘The foliowing assignment and changes in the stations and duties of officers of the ordnance department are ordered: Lieut. Col. William THE ERECTION OF BUSINESS BUILDINGS—LAND ‘TITLES IN THE DISTRICT—OTHER MATTERS OF ‘INTEREST. HE MARSHALL Brown tract was trans- y ferred to a syndicate’by a deed placed on record uring the past week, As has been stated in ‘Tur Stan the negotia- tions for this sale have been in progress for some time and while the details were agre: Upon and the transac- tion practically closed several weeks ago, yet it has only been within the past few days that the deed has been put on record, This prop- erty is the northern part of the subdivision known as Petworth, which lies on the east side of the 7th strect road and extends from the Rock Creek Church road to what is now known as Brightwood Park. It contains 183 acres, which stretches from the ‘Zth street road through to the Rock Greck Church property. The price paid is about $225,000, which is between $1,200 and $1,300 per acre, The purchasers are a number of capitalists residing mainly in Michigan, and it is stated that their intention is to make such improvements as will bring their property into the market. The expenditure of this money, together with what is now being done or is contemplated in the way of improvements, is looked upon by the residents and property owners of that vicinity as indicating the coming of better times, The 7th street road is one of the main highways connecting the country with the city and its importauce has not been fally recognized until quite recently. It is now a probibition section, and with the disap- pearance of the liquor shops a good mavy causes of complaint have been removed. The citizene are moving with unanimity in the matter of a strect railroad which shall not only run out to Brightwood, but beyond to Takoma Park and Silver Springs. In other particulars there ‘is a change for the botter, though all that locality and some of tho property owners are talking about a plan for providing sewers and a water supply. The gale. above meutioned is an illustration of the increase in values, About six years ago this property was purchased from the heirs of the Brown estate by the gentlemen who have just sold it. ‘They paid for it $47,500, which is at the rate of & Per acre. After holding it for eix years th sell it for nearly five times what they paid for it. Instead of 260 they get over $1,200 per acre. ‘This is not a bad showing for property, nor in fact would such a ratio of in- czease be unsatisfactory to property holders in any section of the city. It ika good round profit for property wherever situated, OUR CITY PATHERS, The District Commissioncrs have recenti been caiied upon to act upon several matters which affect the health, safety and to eome extent the moral welfare of the com- munity. They have retused to give their consent to tie crection of any more houses in aileys not exceeding forty feet in width and they propose further to limit the height of alley buildings so that they shall not exceed two stories, This is to be dons to prevent some one from crecting a sky scraper in an alley, thus depriving tho residents of the ire square of light and air, ‘They are also engaged in looking utter the safety of the pub- lic when they assemble in public places, ERECTION OF BUSINESS BUILDINGS. Mr. James G. Hill, the architect, is prepar- ing plans for a handsome building to be erected on llth strect adjoining the Mertz building. This property has a frontage of forty-four feet 8 owned by the Corcoran Fire Insurance Company. It is proposed to erect there a four ry building which can be used for urposes. There will be a good deal of building in that locality during the present season. Around the corner on F street three fine business buildiugs will be to the corner of-1zth street, In the rear will arise the walls of the Metzerott Music Hall. ‘The erection of this latter building will be be- gun atouce. Some changes have been made m the plan since the catastrophe which loft it in ruins, ‘The maia entrance will be se originally | planned" from 12th street, but will be more spa- cious. The plans, it is stated, have been carefully considered and now agree with the more rig’! ideas which prevail at the District office on the subject of the safety of the public when attending places of amusement. TO CURE LAND TITLES, The recent decision of the U. 8. Supreme Court ina case involving a defect in the title to land held by adverse possession has an im- portant bearing on land titles in this Dis- trict, Itis claimed that under this decision such defective titles may be cured by filing a case in court and obtaining a favor- able decision as to adverse possession. Heretofore there was no way for the person in possession of the property to remove the cloud which arises from some detect in the title except by obtaining quit claims from tho pre- vious owners, ‘This is often attended by great ex- pense. While the cost of the proceedings under the present ruling will be something, yet it will be considerably less than what is expended for the average quit claim, which costs as much generally as it is thought the owner of the property is able to pay. Those who make a business of hunting out deféttive titles for the purpose of getting from the person in posses- vion a good round sum in return for quit claims will be obliged to modify ‘their terms, for the reason that relief can be obtained from the courts at only the expense of the legal proceedings found to be necqssary to establish the title by adverse pessession. NOT 80 MANY BUILDING PERMITS. This has been a poor week for new houses. The inclement weather has doubtlessly affected the building trade. During the week ending yesterday the building inspector issued per- ‘mits for the erection of forty-seven new houses, aggregating in cost $236,600. ‘These were di- vided among the several sections as follows: Northwest, fourteen permits, cost, £150,600; southwest, four permits, cost, 4.200; north- east, 1x permits, cost, $19,000; southeast, nine permits, cost, $6,425, and county, twelve per- mits, cost, €56,375, SOME NEW BUILDINGS. Owen Donnally is building for Mrs. M. W. Heald at 2023 Q street northwest a handsome four-story and cellar brick dwelling. It will be built of pressed brick. with a single octag- onal bay window running up three stories, and have a frontage of twenty feet by a depth of forty-six feet, ‘The Atlantic Coast Line has started in to tear down the old building at the northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 6th street northwest preparatory to building a handsome six-story and celiar office building there, The permit shows that the building will be built of stone nnd pressed brick, with two circular bay windows. It will have a’ frontage of thirty-seven fect six inches by a depth of eighty-nine fect ten inches. James G. Hillis the architect and W. E. Speir & Co. the builders. ; Charles Stott will shortly commence the erection of two handsome throo-story and cel- lar brick dwellings at 712and 714 19th street northwest, A row of five two-story and basement brick dwellings will shortly “be erected by John Lynch from 430 to 498 Gth street northeast. A. J. Fisher is the builder. Le Droit Park is shortly to have a fine im- provement in the shape of six new two-story A. Marye is assigned to the command of the Fort Monroe arsenal, Va. Maj. John R. Mo- Ginness is relieved from the command of the Fort Monroe arsenal, Va., and assigned to the command of the Kennebec arsenal,Augusta, Me. ‘ant is relioved from the com- ‘eunebee arsenal, Augusta, Me., end assigned to duty at Watervliet arsenal, West Troy, N.Y. Capt, Daniel M. Taylor is relieved from duty as recorder of the board of | 2nd gymnasium, be and fortification and assigned to duty | all the modern im ordi and cellar brick houses, four of which will be built from 501 to 507 Spruce street, and two at 1928 and 1930 Larch street. W. HH, Cissell is the builder and Geo. 8, F the architect, Denson & ehneider, trobitects, have pre- pare for a public school bui at Abbeville, & G. ‘The building ie to be of brick, with stone trimmings. It will contain six school rooms, superintendeut’s room, library, chapel at the gtield armory, Springfield, Mass, | building is about $10,000, sigfet Watervliet arseual, ‘West voy, i 3, duty at Waterv! N.Y, Real Estate Matt jigned to duty at the Sandy Hook prov- tng around, Sandy Hook, N. Se acd as rechracr | _¥essre. Williams Bros. report sales for the of the board of ordnance and fortification with | Ptst two woeks as follows: For City Invest- siation at New York arsenal, New York, fi eben sascha A Curious Phenomenon. From Judge. Jobnaie with his mouth open as wide as he | ee : ment Company to C. M. Bryant, lot 59, square 1034, on North Carolina avenue near 13th street northeast; 1.000. For John Ridout to M. M. ‘Myrick; lot 30, square 1012,0n ‘Tennessee ave- Bue near Lincoln Park; sortboask, aa 1th erected, which will extend from 1106 F street j C., SATURDAY, APRIZ 23, 1862-SIXTEEN PAGES. . THE TEMPERANCE TENT. A Sketch of the Work and the Workers—A New Canves Ordered for This Year. The temperance tent campnign will be opened the coming season in Anacostia and under a brand new canvas, The winds and rain storms of three successive summers have beaten upon the old tent with telling effect, and, no longer really fit for use on the temper- ance campus, it has been put away to respond, it may be, to calle from fields of less exacting service, Anew tent of the same capacity as the old ‘one, large enough to accommodate the peopl on all ordinary oceasions, will in all _probabil- J ity be consecrated to its special service with impressive ceremonies on Decoration day. tion books for collection of funds to meet the necensary expenses were opened somo weeks since, and donations already re- ceived fully warranting the investment the order for the new tent has been placed, and with a Washington manufacturer. WHEN IT WAS PIRST SPREAD. The temperance tent under the auspices of | the Grand Lodge of Good Templars was first spread in this District some three years ago. ‘This mission form of temperance work by the Good Templar order was projected by Mr. John R. Mahoney, then its chief execntive offi- cer. A fair under his supervision netted fands suflicient to purchase the teut and chairs, and a snuig little sum also for the benefit of sufferers by flood and in support of the several subordi. nate lodges. Under the direction of Mr. Ma- honey, supported by asmall corps of staff offi- cers, mostly of his selection, aud all voluntary unsalaried workers, song services, platform ad- dresses and pledge taking has been kept up seven days in the week almost upinterruptedly during the seasons since that time. Two years ago the Grand Lodge surcendered the entire management of the tent to a committee, of which Mr, Mahoney is chairman. SEVEN THOUSAND SIGNERS. During the temperance tent work so far be- tween five and six hundred meetings have been rly 7,000 persons have signed the pledge and each of the four sections of the y have felt its presence and benign influ- ence. Good Templar lodges, Rechabite tents und Jonadab councils have received recruits from its ranks of reforming men and women, Washington Lodge was a child of the temper- ance tent. Every temperance ogranization in the city nearly has responded to invitations and condactod meetings repeatedly under the | temperance tent, and early every prominent local speaker for the ca nd many from abroad and of national reputation have stood before its large audiences. Among those of Washington who have occu- pied the teut platform to good effe y be mentioned Chairman Walke . i ‘etra, Mrs Platt and Mr. J. ‘Iwo who have served continu- officers of the chief, filling also occasions the demand for speakers, are Dr, Hensley, chorieter, and ~*Billy” Boyd, record clerk, Miss Mobley, organist for sev- erai seasons, has, by her’ punctuality and artistic skill, endeared herself to all who are familiar with the temperance tent work, and thousands who have been attracted by the songs now so familiar to tent goers will be pleased with the prospect that Dr. Hensley will continue the leader in this service. coNTRIBUTIONS, In addition to the amount previously an- nounced in Tue Stan the following cash con- tributions were paid in ata meeting held in Good Templars’ Hall Weduesday evening: Mr. Morris Thorn collected from clerks in pension ; Mies Anna Dela Vergne. from burea? of engraving, 9; W from empioyes of government pr Mr, John Reiley. $5; Hon. Hi ice President Levi P. Morton, €10; Havenner’s bakery, $10; Jos, B. Williamson, #5; Tolman steam laundry, 3; E. Brunin- ger dairy, 21; D. K. Sargent, hos. E. Lan~ don, £1; Heber Tent Rechabites, $5; Chas. A, Darling, D. D. Cameron, $1; W. Steward, $1; H. S. Baldwin, €1 . Evans, €1; 8. 8. Beach, $1; 1. Ih Coulter. #1; oR F. Crowell, #1; Lucha Bros., #1; T. D. Kelebar, 50 ‘cents, E. R. Rockway, 25 cents, making $250 sub- scribed, being one-half the amount needed, The Woman's Cristian Temperance Union is collecting funds to aid in the equipment of the tent, which, with aid from merchants and friends of the cause, it is expected will raise the sum to the amount needed. The temper- ance tent work is considered by the temperance workers as one of the most practical means of reaching the great mass of people who ere thoughtless on the subject, and by argument and suasion lead them to reflect and sign the pledge. The board of management for the present year is as follows: John R. Mahoney, chairma: Job Harris, secretary; Mra. E. A. Chambers, treasurer; Dr, J. 'T. ‘Hensley, chorister; Miss Susie Mobley, organist; W. it, Boye. pledge taker; T. L. Salkeld, W. 8, Rowley, Dr. C. Mrs.8. D. La Fetra, J.J. Weed, J. head, J. 8 B. Hartsock, Wu. Mob- Van Vleck, J. J. Coulter, Jas. C. Lee, . Snowden, see Transfers of Real Estate, Deeds in feo have been filed as follows: Hannah L. 8: to Caroline F. Rosenbush, sub 72, sq. 917; $3,650. E. Virginia Test et al. to W. J. Dugan, in trust. resurvey of Peters’ mill seat; &—.' R.A. Philhps to E, Wilson, subs 14 to 16, #q. 550; Sara K. De Ford to N. A. Jenner, sab 19, 9q. 807; @— 8. C. Wood to Clifford Roze, sub 34, sq. 810; @— EL J. Stellwagen to E. FE. Jackson, lot 15, block 17, 8. & E.'s sub Mt. Pleasant; $1,181.05. T. B, Orme to J. J, Thompson, lots 21 to 24, block 1, Trinidad; €—. W. B. F. Keyser et al,’ to Nellie M. Shields, part sq. 1006; —. Mary M. Des- mond to Auna M. Kaker, part 95, W. & Dos sub Mt. Pleasaut: $—. Anna M. Baker et al. to Mary M. Desmond. part 9, do; $— Mary M. Desmond to Roger Carroll pts. 94 and 95, do.; €—. KR. Rothwell to Juli Eglotf. sub 233, ‘sq. 1004; $5,550. Elizabeth Dunkhorst to Catherine Schmeir, pt. 11. aq. 429; &—. E. J. Steilwagen to C. H. Ruoff, lot 16, blk 17, 8. & E, sub Mt. Pleasant; $1,204.45, R.A. Morrison to John Crilly, subs 65 to 67, #q. 553; €—. John Crilly to W. Mayse, lote 1 and 2, 89. 1038; $—, Catherine Robinson to Eu- geno R. Russell. pt. E, bik 17, Efinghata place; #350. John Miiler to Aaron Coleman, part 13, £q. 498; $3,500. J. R. Lutton, jr., to C.W. Darr, part 1, sq. 525: $—. James ‘A. ‘Cahill to Mar- Raret ML Victory, cub 17,89. 890; 8— Mars guret M. Victory to Mary A. Cahill, same prop- erty; $—, E. Birtwell to D. Birtwell, lots 1 to 8, block 15, Isherwood: &—. W. W. Purnell to Nancy Weldon, part 157 P.’s sub Mt, Pleasant; $2,500. John Ridout to M. M. Myrick, sub 30, aq. 1012; $742.23. 0, L. Derby to C. H. Eslin et al, in trust, lot 11, block 44, H.'s sub, do.; a. Bae Mio italy Black Bass in Maryland Waters. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In your issue of April 2 you published an article relative to recent enactments of the legislaturo of Maryland concerning tho fishing for biack bass in waters of that state. I have heard the matter criticised so much by fisher- men that I have been in hopes that dome one would comment on the phraseulogy of the law and interpret its meaning. ‘The sections quoted are: “That it shall not be lawiul for any person within the state to take, catch or kill any fresh water black base of less than one-half pound in weight, and save only with a hook and line, or to have any such black bass in his possession, or to take, catch or kill the same except during the inst fif- teen days of the month of June and during the months of July, August, September, October, November an; under @ penalty,” &e. ‘The next section prohibits the catching of any fresh water black bass by any device or coutrivance save as provided in the preceding section. i Ti 5 i against Turner and Wheatley against Crigier; Appieton against Parker is dismissed, and in Dearborn Dearborn a deed for estate has ordered to be, made, and Taylor against Taylor a report of saic confirmed. On the probate side of the court will of Geo. H. Green has been, proven Mrs. M, A. Greenough has qualified as gu dian of. her cbildren. ‘Yhe cours will under the new law make anew departure, and never adjourns except at the close of each month, when a new term will begin the next day, as haa jong been customary with the special term of the Supreme Court of the District in Washing- ton. ‘The routine business of the court may thus be trantacted on every secula: day of the month, while at the quarterly terms the crim! nai business will come up, and the usual monthly disposition of suits be made at the monthly terms, ADJOURNMENT OF TRE PRESBYTERY. | _ The presbytery of the Chesapeake has closed ts session and will meet agsin at Leesburg, Va.,onthe Istof June in special meeting to install Rev. George L. Bitzer as r of the Presbyterian “church of that town, The next ‘regular meeting will be he! the asutamy at Mitchell charch, ~ Rev, Dr. Dinwiddie preached’ last night toa large congregation at the church. The Chesapeake presbytery is about to form a union with the presbytery of Maryland of the Southern Presbyterian church. and commit- tees are now out from both presbyteries to de- ive the method of effecting this object. The session of the presbytery here has been quite a pleasant one, A COMING PASTOR. It is expected that eariy in June Mr. Theron H. Rice, jr., will receive a license to preach, and will become pastor of the Second Presby- terian Church here, the call upon him having been made some weeks ago. Mr. Rice is now a student at the Union Theological Semina: and the call cannot be presented to him until he has received his license. BIRTHDAY PARTY, Mr. E. L. Daingerficld gave a superb birth- day hop to his young daughter at McBurney's Hail Thursday night and despite the inclemency of the weather without, all was gay within, and scores of guests “chased the glowing hours with fiying feet." ‘To the public spirit of Mr. Dai | gerficld’s father the city owes the market house | tower and the town clock, which, after the fire of 1871, was restored by hin munificence, CHURCH REPRESENTATIVES, The Episcopal churches here have elected | delegates to the Episcopal council of the state, | Which meets at Danville in May, as follows: | Christ Church, L. M. Blackford, delegate; W. A. Smoot, alternate, St. Paul's Church, John mmerman. delegate: P, B. Hoos, alt Grace Church, W. W. Parker, delega i ton, altcrnate. The Presbyterian } Synod, which has just closed here, has chosen | Rev. A. B. Carrington and Rev. Dr. Dinwiddie a clerical delegate aud alternate and J. V. Brooke and J. P. Endiloe as lay delegate and alternate to the general assembly of the church, STREET RAILROAD PROSPECTS. The question of street railways is one that | has been frequently before the city council. | Ascarly.as May, 1872, the Alexandria passen- | er railroad was authorized to construct a double track on King street, and, in accordance With this grant, adouble track’ was put down and ten or twelve street cars ran from sunrise until midnight for several months. Often a car passed the whole length of the street and | returned without having had asingle passenger, the fares did not buy feed, and, after an ample trial, the employes were dismissed, the stock Sold and in year or 80, byerder of the city council, the tracks were taken from the strect, Since that time there have been various pro- Posals for street railways, On July 12, 1590, the Alexandria and Fairfax Passenger Railwa: Company was authorized to lay a single ra: | Toad track on King street from the Potomac river to the west boundary of the city, &c., the | Toad to ve completed by January 1, 1892;-‘other- | wise this ordinance shall be void,” said the act. | Afterward, on October 14, 1891, the act was repassed and the road ‘was ‘required to be in operation within ninety days from the Passage of the act; “otherwise this ordinance shall be void.” said the uct. On Junuary 2s, 1892, an amendatory ordinance was passed by which it is provided that the company shail commence the construction of its line of rail- | ®ay upon King street on or before May 1, 1899, and have the same in operation within ninety days thereafter, and that “if said compant shail fail to commence the construction of its line of railway on King street within tho period of time heretofore required this ordi- nance shall be void and of no effect.” All the previous ordinances bad been made void if the King street railroad work should not be completed within some given time, but this one required the commencement only and left the time of completion indefinite. This pbrascology has been continued in the recent grant to the Washington, Alexandriaand Mount Vernon Electric Railway Company, which pro- poses that its Mount Vernon railroad line shall turn into,Fairfax at the corner of King street and go’ thence south across Hunting creek. This company will doubtless moie a King street railway to connect with the Wash- ington trains, but it has its own time to do the work It must, however, begin work on or be- fore the 1st of May, 1892, MON BOOM'S LAST DATs, The Virginia Iron Ship-building Compavy (Iron Boom), which owns the Pioneer Mille or the old iron works at the foot of Wolfe atrect, has determined to place its property in this city in the hands of a trustee ‘to sell-out, pay the taxes, &c., due the corporation of Alex. andria and the other debt, of the compan; It is said that there is proposal for the iu provement of the property. Thecompany will meet on June 7 toratify the work of the trus- tee, ; =. Ores, The nuptials “of Mr. Ed. Mead and Miss Mary Hepburn at St. Mary's parsonage on Tuesday evening was attended by Judge yam egw gen ey Feyaville, Va. it has one of those “principal offices” hero for which Alexandria has beeome noted, The mayor in enforcing the city revenue ing pictures without licenses. Capt. P. B, Hooe hae been chosen treasurer of Christ Church, vice John A. Dixon, d. Mr. NW. Is Daingerfield will, it is understood. establish a si! for villas on twent; of land he has just purchased near Franconia. EASES Auction Sales of Real Estate. Ratcliffe. Darr & Co., auctioneers, have sold the following by public auction: Vacant lot in alley between Q and R and ist and 3d streets northwest, 16 feet by 65 fest, to Thomas W. Smith for 38 cents per square foot; and basement brick house, No. 712 A strect northeast, lot 20 feet by 100 feet deep, to A. Heitmueller for $4,205; seven-room frame house and stablo im Avalon terrace, Anacostia, Div. trict of Columbia, to A.M. Green for £3,500; house 803 L street southeast to Samuel Bry: for $1,520; two-story and basement brick house. No, 810 L strect southeast, to Samuel for $1,520; one-quarter acre of unimproved roperty on the road, near fount Olivet cemetery, to Murphy for $3,900; "frame store room, No, 130) 24 street sembwont Wth street northwest, lot 21 feet to Abram Fisher $4,255: two-story southeast, to Ey att 1 i ih 3? if Hd Bi J Z i B 1241 ll S:. S.E: ‘Be fair with yourself and sce our Tt presents an opportanity for ECONOMICAL BUYING ‘That nobody can afford to. mis Our store. te crowded with the newest of New Srvura Selected with EXPERIENCED Cane AS TO QUALITY, Goop TASTE aS TO STYLE, ARD GENEROUS PRODIGALITY as TO VARIETY, ‘Its the right place to get the right goede at the right prices, 25 pieces Matting, 18e Our price, 1240 10 pieces Matting, 25e Gur price, 1646 10 pes Seamless Matting.?}e Our price, IRe 20 pos Scamicss Matting.30- Our price, 200 15 pea Scamles Matting, 40° Our price, 20 20 pes Floor Oil Cioth, 25e Our price, 1% 400 Window Shades, 25¢ Our price, 21 100 Window Shades, plain opaque, 50c. ‘Our price, 396 100 Window Shades, plain opaque fringe, ‘Our price, 490 200 Window Shades, dado, 88° Oar price, 48e 10 pairs Lace Curtains, T5e Our price, 490 10 pairs Lace Curtaina, $1 Our price, THe 15 pairs Lace Curtains,$1.49 Our price, 99e ‘We closed out the eutire production of ‘Leowsasren Sumr Co, CO. All the odda and ends of the milla, 25 doz Men's Unisundered Shirts, 300 ‘Our price, 280 80 doz Men's Uniaundered Shirts, 500 Our price. 3740 100 doz Men's Unlaundered Shirts, 73¢ iF price, 490 50 doz Men's Unlaundered Shirts, @1 Our price, 58e ‘These are best value ever offered by any concern m the District, 100 Gloria Silk Umbrellas, $1 ‘Our price, 40 100 Gloria Silk and Wool Umbrelias, $1.50 Our price, 83e 200 Gloria Silk and Wool Unibroilas, oxi- dized handles, €1.50 Our price, #9e 100 Gloria Silk and Wool Umbrellas, gold ring handles, € Our price, 81.19 Remember, this is the only chance this ‘easou that you will have on these cheap Unonecras, 100 pairs Ladics’ Oxford Patent Tip, @1 Our price, 596 25 pr Ladies’ Bik Ooze Calf Oxfords, $2.50 Our price, @L09 59 Ladies C. 8. Dongola Boots, #2 Our price, @1.19 Leghorn Flats, White, @1 Our price, 790 25 Chip Flats, Biack, @ Our price, 79¢ 5 Pattern Hats to clomo, $15 Our price, 63 ‘Don't miss to get a glimpse of our Mauseny Pantoxs And see some of our original stylea, Ros Esrenemse, 1241 11m S: S.E. ‘p2l-zt LEADER LOW PRICES, Hoover & Ssxvews “Ssor Tax We are making this @ safe and profitable Place to buy shoes, Just as sate for the in- experienced child as the “expert” shopper. ‘We confine our purchases to the most re- ‘Uadle makes in the world, and guarantee complete satisfaction in every instance Ladies’ Donguls Shoes that usually sell for #5 are here at 94. ‘Tomorrow—Seturday—is children’s day Bend for shoe shopping. If you cannot come ‘the send them with a note and we susrantee to children. fit them to your complete satisfaction, ‘Children's aud Misses’ Shoes $2 up. Hoover & Ssxxpe, 1217 Pess. Avesce a safe place to buy. ‘T'S EASY TO BE COMPORTARE WHEN YOU ‘once know how. An evering’s pleasure is often de- stroyed by an ill-fitting shoe. That corn of yours will make “Rome how!” unless you treat it right. No «hoe firm in Washington bas done so much to alleviate such, suffering as Wilson & Carr of 920 F st n.w. Ithag been their privilege to introduce to the Washingtom Muny | public ashoe that contains more solid comfort to the friends, and the happy couple left for their | square inch than any ever wold in these parta, Were- home amid ashower of rice and good wishes. | fer to their famous $50 Shoe for ladies and gentie- ton has chartered the Ohio Brick | men. 1tis made of pliable, yielding leather, aud the Ladies’ Shoe may be had in broad, narrow or medium toe, dullorglaze finish. The Men's Shoe is made im several different siyles of toe and will outlast many Priced shoes, Thousands of people rut here laws has fined three peddlers €5 each for sell. | ' Washington are wearing this €3.50 Shoo—are you? 18-8 ‘on Sraixa GROGAN'S CREDIT BPUSR, 819, 821, 823 7inst ow, Paeranarioxs A small cash deposit, the balance tn email! weekly two-story | or monthly payments, nonotes tosign and @ por cent discount on ail settlements made within thirty days ‘Such are our terms for the purchase of any article oF articles of FURNITURE, CARPETS, MATTING, &o ‘The coming of spring necessitates many changes about the house, Such thingy as Mattines and Refrig- erators demand your attention. Right here we desire M. Bryan | to cay that we have made unusual preparation in these linea. Our stock of Matting. Linoleum end Otlcloth iecomplete, We lay them ou your floor without extre Bernard house and | °** ‘We know that you will not be disappointed in our to P. Sullivan for $730; frame house, No, 1733 | stock of Refrigerators—we ne ver carried so many be- front by 100 } fore. All sizes, all prices, from @6 to @50. Made by R. Armiger & Son, and captured the highest Paris award in 1580. We never tire of talking to you about the Plush or Hair Cloth Parlor Suites we sell for $28 cash or 630 on time. We have sold hundreds of them and have yet to hear the first compiaint. We should like to have sce the Piusb covered Parlor Suite we sell for 645; atx pieces, frames of solid oak. Our bigh- grade Parlor Suites in Plush, Brocetelle, Tapestry an6 ‘Wilton Rug are%5 per cent cheaper than eny house in hbe-city, When you visit us ask 0 see the Solid Oak Bed Room Suite for @17 cash, $18 on time, Ifyou ‘need a carpet our Brussels at 60c.per yard cash or G50 ‘on time will please ou. Ingrein Carpet, 35. por yard cash, 40c. on time lll carpets made end laid extra cest. No charge for waste in matching We sell « Gix-foot Oak Extension Table for cash or 34.50 on time. We can furmsh your or any part of it, at semall outlay of ready