Evening Star Newspaper, September 23, 1892, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY AT THE STAR BUILDIN M101 Pennsylvania Aveace, comer 11th Bt. by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, SH. KAUPFMANN, Prestt Mew York Ofc, 48 Potter Bellding, ia served to entecriters in the wR AccounE, at 1 cents per tee at the va A. we Everrve Sran ‘ ounter, 2 EDITION. [Fatered at the Post (ffice at Washington, D.C. a8 — PART II. freon clase fui noatter ow at] suheriptions must be paid in advance 3 v y ON. Rare of advertising mate known on application GRAND ARMY EDITI SPECIAL NOTICES. aq" TJ JONES HAS RETURNED TO NN'S HALL, 781 LS eee eg Mageie Gauie of Balt Barlors. 2106 V6 st, tenn stent medians, has fe cexueere ter Friday night meting. ts °- q=> MASONIC. SPECIAL G Ti son {ion of Lafayrete. Lodge. No. I eur be helt at ingle’ $a: EYERING, Sept, 36 feck (york wi32e Sri’ S! WEMUEL, Secretary. MANASGAS INDUSTRIAL SCHOO! ; All frlende saecested ‘nthe prop: fustilal schoo: for the colored youth of t Aetrict ares rdlally tavited te att foprad ne a description by postal cit | PE yt ilirectors and patropsat Man siyoP aging pon may haveforrent or DAY, Sort 24 2pm” BG MARYLAND REPUB! Bs is peer Penuspirania aye. 1. SEYTE MBE, 2s tied for vite Pop! BOND. President. NGINESKS, B. all at homes of persons not able to get to ie Soot XO. 93 } oar propert ee eee oh FRIDAY, Sur chances are ani SS ert Sept. tomest the gations p-esiient and traneset at our office, of call at important business. JOHN PY RITCHIE. hoe Secretary 2 x=" TRIAL FREE ihe Phonograph is sent on trial free to respon You cam thes Sdlity and reliab lity thoro gbiy and we turn it ff {t does got do all that is claimed for it (the chances are that it will do more). Send for wmean trial. Sold outright, on imatalimence, or renter bone received bes! of reference tf you BARRETT. 000 ¥ ot. 6 PENNA. AYE. C Be Fist syor oF THE FALL CAM. PAIGN. A week ago we made an importer an offer to close 350 patterns of Fine London Trouserings. One offer, sithonw! was accepted. and we have jast received them. Their regular prices are 812, $13, S1dand $15, and we have siml- NN Be Bear ler patterns fa stock tod. ome tures. To create a trade son YOUMANS NEW YORE, popularize our estab! ad methods we PALL STYLES HAT&. ball suake them to oriar for €10 per par. complete stock Sec the F strent winiowful. G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, Cor. 12th and F sts. nw. DEABY AND SOFT HATS FOR MEN AND BOYS. | LARGEST STOCK CANES AND UMBRELLAS. | > BE MERRY WHILE YOU MAY. da AvI8_ SONS, << weet PA AVE, =) eq TAILORING DEPARTMENT, EISEMAN BRos. | se = for tnepection. Noveitise | T.-Kalon Wine. Bi or Chawupagn tm Tr ctavle unto give the | Weareaciiing tweuty-tour pipte of sesorted Win Biaiies: Workuacsitp, etyle and Gnish for for $5. “Parties <upplied at a few moments! notice. pote r TO-RALON WINE COMPANY, sabes poten airtel saoneteitime lied 5 8 TE ag e023 Received Cail around and look them over TO BUSINESS M EISEMAN BROS.. Are you aware of i .@ faot that you can in- qreave your buwiness ir 93 an eatimate for 9a ich you now ha prepared tosustain our hig reputation for carrying andi best selected stock ENCAMPMEN ERAWAY Liv AVEST shapes in finely tempered English steel blads with handles of horn, ivory, « Jui pearl, f can sre the sets. Rest assured we realize that it fs to our interest to mark them as low #8 possible. BARBER & ROSS, | Builders’ Hardware, COR. 11TH AND GSTS. N. W. WW) Center Market. welt lot STNESS OPI pring is not in our line. We totaily | ~ watisfied that no better tatlos => FALL BY Bal Tailor, Removed aly. PD “:ATCHEL (ate of Keen's), ‘ hist. nW., peat to Jauies ¥. Davis Sons. fo 2 saat Be RAND Ansty srooy. Sterling silver and the bandsomest spoon e030 r made for ONE DOLLAR, ALSO WAR SOUVENIR SPOONS Fort Sumter, Ov» Bersa Pens Rie Waser, Monitor and Morrimac, Antie- Emancipation, Gettys- March to the Sea, Ap- Fou Disrnien Esvectauey These spoons are all Sterling Silver and heavy member of U. wetzbte and were desizned by and must appeal strv of the Boysim Bus and their friends. €2 Seach, sent prepaid to any address, Mevicixat Use WE B * TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION « Or» Barwa Pone Re W vcs, wricu ts THe vtNest we WASHINGTON SOUVENIR SPOONS: Mount Vernon, Soldiers’ Home, Historical Cenaon. Capitol and others. M. W. BEVERIDGE, weQh4t 1213 F and 1214 G STREET. DICINAL WHISKY MADE, AND IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY PROMINENT PHY- SICIANS AS AN EXCELLENT TONIC. IT Kee trove. AlD® bias TION, SHARPENS THE APPE- On or about September 24 we will move TITHE AND INVIGURATES THE SYSTEM. Ne ee marty secupled by the late HD. Barr). Price, 33.00 Pex Gaos | an il aca Ox 90. Pex Qeant R PRICES FOR COAL MAY NOT BE lower than elsewhere, but we guarantee you tomas can coal d itvered prom, We pay express on all F three gallons ‘Coal wil surely advance later on. Save raomey by laying in your winter supply now. ARTHUR B. SMITH. 2 me. Branch, Caywood's, cor Sth and N. ¥. ave 10-3, and over to any place within f:ty miles. | aes N. A. Poors, oy E CARD TO VISITORS! $ ‘ ew. Seaewee olen 941 Lot netake Ave N.W 7 beautiful city in America than Washington. YotiecRnowicgge what ootacy bea eat Soe — eScfatarn,*Woutery'so Suche beast of EAS SS SE Sage ay aectors apatite tentaceat | Supt week gare wirccceents peepee te [a — ce wolicht Ret- a PROCT: Caner & Less, Ses 7TH ST. AND 706K ST. N. Ww Ok & PROCTOR, Heal Estate and Insuranes, a ies aah Wishes Gdn ec kao STG m Bw enine of Fail and Winter Coats for Ladies’ and = “PRAISE FROM SIR RUPERT.” Misses" Correct excellence of workmanship Eee eee tnints Te adistre ‘» aod pert That was the verdict last senso Sar wheel, eepeciaily your eprény frame. ; = tnenes, So got thine Tt has anything €0 conipare with and Wo that wandard we will adhere. Every garment) — itnow on the martet S ‘otton ‘wondered bether you rully apprectated ste merita your- ves.” ‘Thus writes a well-known competitive manu- facturer in a friendly letter. q(Te* Pneumatic Rambler is what be refers ) GOKMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. co. rs 125 Ute <7 STON, D. C., SEPT. 19, Lea. p>" Rigennual meeting ofthe socthcldere of Sinine Gcatio that We wel: oust give we ection FALL DRESS GOODS. A chotee selective of Dress Groods at SOc yard. AU-Woo! Hec-iettae Cashmeres and Serces, Al-wool 50 tnek Ladin’ Cloth, Allewoo! Hosuweyune Weel Plaids, ai! combinations A opectal barwain in Storm Serge at SOc. yard. Fancy Weaves in Storm Serwes at 7c. and $1 yard. Changeable Serges at #1. 25 yard. Kris. oo Beptoulier 23" Fiease artes Motre Rtferte +t $1 yard | ental vase atten: A ful line of Silke and Velvet eid i K BROWN, Secretary. CARHART & LEIDY, eS 7th wt. and 705 Ket. a. =>3 A & CARDS PRINTED. | Bes: bE SANDS BRENT: ow E Sans pat! BYRON 8, AMS, PRINTER, sd tia a, __ Taree doo eee! i ,AMERIOAN ICE A COAL CO. 0] cl ’ and F PENO! Srrcus Norice. . =) at Y roe LE, Beh _ tly on hand. Satisfaction teed. Induce- Toeatstoatleach = feaaran ustomers. Contract with Ni Co- Moving been engaged in the retall Shoe Business for pr ng tore thane quarter of w century 1have cunciuded wo “musg™ Amos me Greet Chine and Japan Tea Co. January 1. Isis. AL goods must be wold by that time. Great induce ents will be offered to all purchasers, A heavy dis nant wi be allowed on al Sue good, ; << o Seated Crk SEO" bos Ghose of Sacrifice Price j ‘S07 Oth st. uw. (ne. corner H st). ie | THE ScoTrTr BUILDING. THEIR WARFAREOVE WhereVeterans of Uncle Sam’s Army Find Peace and Rest. THE OLD SOLDIERS’ HOME. Handsome Structures and a Beautiful Park Which They Can Call Their Own—A His- tory of the Institution and Description of the Grounds and Bulldings Belonging to It. —— NE OF THE PLEAS- antest places about Washingtou, and one that has a special inter- has worn Uncle Sam's Home. Here. in hand. some and commodious structures, surrounded by ample grounds, con- stituting one of the most beautiful parks in the count dweil t! Yeteran regulars who have, by long service. earned the right to ease, or by injuries or dis- esse contracted in the line of duty. have be- come incapacitated for the active life of asol- dier in the field, , The home was originally called “Military Asylum,” and the idea of establishing it was conceived by Gen. Scott shortly after the close of the Mexican war, in 1846, It was intended a6 a home for the soldiers, both volunteer and reguiar, of that war who should become dis- abled or indigent. But its humanities soon became so apparent that it was decided to en- large its scope and plice it upon a permanent basia, And it is now devoted to the cure of en- listed men of the regular army of all wars in which the country has participated who have served honéstly aud faithfully for twenty years, or who have been wounded in the serv- ice, or have been disabled by disease con- tracted in the line of their duty so as to unfit them for rendering further military service or for earning a competence by their owu labor, and to extend charitable help to such as arc | entitled to the benefits of the home, but can- not reside at the home itself. Sailors and marines are denied the benefits of the home, as they do not coutribute to its | support, but they are entitled to the benefits of the volunteer homes. This home was the first institution of th kind ever founded. Thore are several home: ent for every one who | biue, is the Soldiers’ | A PICTURESQUE BRIDG ( the home can afford, and in consideration of 00d conduct the goveruor may allow him 31 &@ mouth for spending money, and May pay him at the rate of 25 cents a day for such labor aa he may be able and willing to perform. In- mates permitted to reside outside the limite of the home may receive an allowance not to ex- ceed $8a month. The average cost of main- taining an inmate of the home is $17.68. The income of the home is derived from these sources: 1. From a tax of 125¢ centa | (originally 25 ceuts) a month on each enlisted | man of the army. 2% From money duc desert- | ers 8. Frou fines imposed. 4. From the pro- ceeds of sales of unclaimed effects of deceased se | Sag y, HENRY soldiers. The amount realized annually ap- proximates to 250.000, while the annual ox- Penses are in the neighborhood of $200,000, he permanent surplus fund, which draws in- terest from the United States at the rate of 3 per cent a year, now amouxts to the handsome Fum of 936.34. ‘Thus it will be seen that the home is on a solid financial basis, THE INMATES, The first man admitted as an inmate of the home was William Daily, company A, third in- fantry, May, 1851, ‘The total number received ate will aggregate about 7,000, ‘There are now about 1,250 on the rolls of the home, about twenty-five of them being colored. The num- ber steadily increases from year to year. Of these 751 receive benefits as resident inmates, 492 being absent on outdoor relief. Of the | resident mmates 485 participated in the late war. ‘The inmates are of all ages from twenty- four to ninety odd years, Eight hundred and forty o° the inmates ure pensioners, and the law allows their pensions or parts thereof to be paid to thelr relatives. Otherwise the pen- siou mouey is drawn by the treasurer of the home. the pensioners only receiving « part, the balance being paid to them when they leave, This trust fund now amounts to about $50.000, A few of the inmates have been in the home atinuously for twenty years and over, but the average stay is very much shorter than this. Some of them are educated, cultivated gentlemen, with whom fortune | has dealt harshly. ‘These were attracted to the army hlove of adveuture. The old soldiers ouzht to feel independent here, for the home is maintained out of their own earnings, Those why care to work on the grounds are | paid for their labor at the rate of $Y « month for common laborers aud $15 for mechanics, ¢ E. in the land for the disabled and indigent vol- unteers of the late war, but this is the only one devoted to the wants of the regulars, THE GOTELNIXG BOARD, The general supervision and financial ad- ministration of the home are placed by Con- gress in the board of commissioners, composed of the following officers of the army, ‘“ex- officic The general-in-chief commanding the army, the surgeon general, the commissary general. the adjutant general, the quartermas- ter general, the judge advocate general and the governor of the home—seven in all Both Gen, Sherman and Sheridan have acted as president of the board. THE PRESENT COMMISSIONERS, The present board is composed as follows: Maj. John M. Schofield, president; Brig. Gen. John C. Kelton, governor of the home, and Brig. Gens. Richard N. Batchelder, Beekman, Du Barry, Charles Sutherland and David G. Swaim. A deputy governor, an assistant surgeon, hospital steward and chaplains are also pro- vided for the home, Every inmate of the home is entitled by law tos “suitable uniform,” at the expense of the titution. This uniform is similar to what he wore while in the army, viz, a dark blue blouse or coatee, with vest of same color, and light blue pants, with a good hat or cap, a pair of shoes aud comfortable underclothing. He may wear the stripes, service chevrons or other insignia of his rauk that he wore while in the military service of his country. REGULATIONS AND DISCIPLINE, The officers and inmates of the home are subject to the “rules and articles of wa: signed to protect the good and restrain the | bad. Acode of regulations for the govern- ment of the inmates is now in force, which was prepared by the governor of the home and ap- proved by the Secretary of War. In order to Preserve proper disciplitie in the home the in- mates are organized into squads and compa- nies, with a due proportion of sergeants and corporals assigned to each. These non-com- missioned officers are paid # amall compensa- tion for their services. There are two roll calls ench day, corre- sponding with reveille and tattoo. Inmates of the home are not permitted to | introduce any kind of liquor within its in- closures. and a violation of this regulation is deemed sufficient cause for dismissal from the | mstitution, The inmates aro required to perform such duties in und about the building and grounds as, in the Judzment of the goverpor, their age, ig aes aud abilities will allow, is not allowed in any building of sup- obese carats, | tony ex-voluntecr soldiors share the shelter | and food of the home. This the bourd of man- | agers allow, partly as a matter of courtesy to the inmates of the volunteer homes, but mostly because so many veterans come to Washington for pensions and have no other place to stay | while awaiting their examinations, Tue officers of the home reside in pleasant, commodious houses iu the grounds, THE GROUNDS. ‘The tract of land which constitutes the home grounds, containing some 500 a was originally owned by one James White, who worked pa@t of itasa farm. Mr. White had two children—a son named James and a daughter who became the wifo of the noted Presbyterian divine, Rev. John Breckinridge. At Mr. White's death the farm reverted to his children in equal parts, Mrs. Breckinridge’s share being the south end, which was after- ward known as the Corcoran farm, the late W. W. Corcoran having purchased it from the Breckinridg. James White, got the north part of the farm, but it was subsequently divided up by hitm into small tracts and sold t Yarlous parties, the whole being nally bought by the late George W. Riggs under encum- brances, FLL sale sig OBER The Breckinridges occupied their farm for many Years, and the family burying ground occupies @ pretty knoll on the opposite side of the drive from the Corcoran cottage. Here rest the remains of Mr. aud Mrs, Breckinridge. and their daughter Mary, but the graves are hidden from view by «fine of | Rockville Academy was reared under his super- intendence. He sleeps, after a prudent, usefu, ious lite, beside his wife—the Orphi jum in Washington his unassumin; love, | ‘His remembrance sbail peris just, from the and he shall have no name in the street.” ‘He shall neither have son nor nephew among ople, nor any remaining in bis dwell- ing . . . r8. Br : ekinridge died September 17, 1817, in the fifty ee died Seflember mail 'y-second year of her age, and her re- rest beside her busbaud’s, and at her left lies their daughter Mary The original purchase for the home com- Prised 200 acres, aud was made in 1850. THE BUILDINGS, The main or Scott building was erected in 185}. ‘The expenses, including the cost of th Bround, were paid out of the €200,000 indem- nity levied by Gen. Seott on the City of Mexico for the violation of a truce. This money was appropriated by Congress, but since that time all expenses incurred for the improvement and Maintenance of the home have been paid out of the funds of the institution, This, the original building, is in the northern and of the grounds, and was named in honor of the founder of the home. It was constructed of marble after tue old Norman style, and measuros 200 feet front. This wiug has recentl; undergone important modifications, an add tional story having been erected at an expen of some £80,000, and now presentsa very hand- Some, imposing appearance. The ornamental pstones have cut into them emblems of the different arms of the service, The interior is admirably arranged. Oue very floor are bath and wash rooms, furnished with all the modern conveniences, One hundred and sixty-two in- mates find comfortable quarters here. A fine view of the city and the country beyond is pre- sented from the tower. ‘The sergeant majors office is in the front basement, Here all the records of the home except those relating to the finances are kept. ir. Thomas Evans has had charge of this important office for the last twelve years, He first entered the army in 1850, aud served throughout the Inte war in the second Rhode Island infantry. He is popular with his old comrades and every one who visits his office leaves it with a good word for the kind-hearted sergeantmajor. In the rear and center is an addition sixty feet long, which used for mess purposes, During the rebel general Early of Washington, in 1864, there was tion on the top of this building, Connecting with this addition on the north isthe new Sherman building. was named in honor of the late Gen. W. T, Sherman, the first president of the board of managers upon its reorgauization in 1858, The billiard room is in the northwest corner of this building. The dormitory. which ac- commociates 124 inmates, is supplicd with all the, modern convenience Ih the basement, in the northeast corner, is commandant, Gen. Willcox, which contams Some Interesting relics, such’ as old models of firearms, sabers, &c, Among them are two EAGLE This building | 00; married men who sleep outside, 17; Whit- ney Avenue Gate Honse, 1. West and southwest of the Anderson build- ing, on West drive, south of the Scott or Eagio gate, are the houses occupied as residences and offices by the officers of the home. They are named in their order, from north to south. as follows: Treasurer's office, governor's, deputy governor's and treasure! ind surgeon's resi- dences, The two last named officers occupy & double buildin The gardener's cottage stands a little south of the Scott building, while the ho-pital stew- ard’s cottage is opposite the northwest corner of Barnes’ Hospital, The chapel stands @ short distance to the southwest of the Scott building. It is built of Seneca stone and is a neat little structure, There are two vestry rooms and a moveable altar. Services are held on Sundays under the auspices of three different denomina’ Roman Catholics in the morning, Lutherans at midday and Episcopalians in the eveniug. ‘THE SCOTT STATUE. The statue of Gen. Scott occupies. command- ing site down near Ivy gate. It is ten fect high and was erected in 1874 by the home ata cost of $18,000, Mr, Launt Thompson, an Ameri- can, is the sculptor of this statue, which the great artist Franklin Simmons recently de- clared to be the finest piece of statuary in the District of Columbia, From the terrace looking south view is presented. On the right, away in the misty distance, are the old Virginia hills, and &s the eye moves toward the left Fort Myer, Arlington, Fairfax Seminary and Alexandria pase before you in succession, The city, the Capitol, the monument and the Potomac are in full view. Toward the left, beyond the Ana- costia and St Elizabeth, the hills of Prince George's are presented in all their loveliness. On a clear day Fort Washington, some fourteen miles away, is clearly disceruibie from here, THE HENRY WILSON MONUMENT. This modest but interesting testimonial to the character of a good mun, the late Henry Wilson of Massachusetts, stands in the shade of the southeast corner of the chapel. (The fol- lowing is inscribed thereon: “Henry Wilson, the soldier's friend. Died Vico President of | the United States November 22, 1875, Erected | by the enlisted men of the army.” THE HosTITAT, Barnes’ Hospital is situated on a pretty, ele- vated piece of ground down toward the middle of the inclosure. It isa model institution of the kind, with accommodations for about 100 patients, Tbe running expences are about $20,000 a year, | North of the hospital building are the ambu- | lance and carriage house, while the dead house splendid the ordnance museum. established by the late | # om the east and the pump house on the west, | | The Wood farm (so called because the tract was purchased from a Mr. Wood) is northeast of | the hospital, over near the Harewood road. It old mortars made in 1771 and captured from the British in the revolutionary war. Stamped on them is the English crown and the lette: G. 1K." and igure “2” in monogram, T! reading of the monogram 1s “King George II. The buckskin coatand Indian scouting flag hungiug in the southwest corner are souveuirs of the Modoc war of 1 The purpose is to make this museum one of the attractive teatures of the home. It ia in charge of Orduance Sergt. Joseph Maas, who is greatly interested iu its euocess, Serge Muss the army in 1852 and took part in the fighting in Texas and New Mexico up to 1858, He served in battery M, fourth artillery, dar- ing the late war, ‘he Scott und Sherman buildings are really oue structure, though built at different times. The whole, when viewed from the east or west resembles the outlines of the capital letter H. ‘The King building is used for dormitory purposes exe'usively, and stands immediately east of the Scott-Sherman buildings, Itis a plain brick structure and was named after apt. Benjamin King, the first secretary and treasurer of the home. Next to the Scott building it is the oldest structure in the grounds, Ninety-five inmates are quartered here, among them being the colored veterans, ‘The power house is immediately east of the King building, while south of it are the work- sbops, fruit gardens, conservatory, &c. West of Scott building is the Anderson build- ing, which was named in honor of the brave and true Robert Anderson of Fort Sumter fame, It was named after Gen. Anderson in recogni tion of his work for the establishment of the home, ‘This building is also known as “Presi- dent's Cottage,” because of its having been the summer residence of some of our Presidents. Buchanan, Lincoln, Johnson, Hayes and Arthur occupied it at different times during their HAREWOOD AVENUE. terms of office. ‘The assassination conspira- tors had plotted to abduct Mr. Lincoln from here m 1564. but were foiled in the attem: vt. It was once the country'residence of the Rig family, and was built more than three-quarters of acentury ago. Thirty-four inmates, includ- ing the band, are quartered here. The Sheridan building a the solid square, surrounded by balconies, standing west of the library structure, and was named after the late Gen. P. H. Sheridan, who was president of the board of managers of the home when thi building was erected. The theater and lectur 1 this building, which also accommo- dates 134 inmates with sleeping quarters. It is the most popular of the home dormitories, all of its appointments being first-class, The library building is the ornamental etrac- ture immediately north of the Sherman build- ing. It contains reading rooms and other a) propriate convenientes, In it is a respectable number of books, some 8,000 volumes, the read ing room being well supplied with newspapers and periodicals, there being on the tables arty. two current weekly and three daily newsps- Four of the aor Macetn oa average number of inmat the room is about 150, while the ni books issued contained forty acres and was acqnired by the home some fifteen years ago. ‘The oid farm house is occupied by inmates und their fumi- lies. ‘The small honse north of the raansion, which in the old days was used for kitchen and laundry purposes, is also occupied by an in- mate and his family. These two buildings and the lodges at the diferent gates are the only accommodations provided in the home for the families of inmates, and there is great compe- tition for the places as vacancies occur. ‘The origmal part of the Wood cottage was built by a Col. Doughty more than fifty years ago, from whom it was purchased by Mr. Wood. Down in the extreme southern end of the grounds is the dairy farm, the group of build- ings comprising the dairy house, horse and cow stables and the Corcoran cottage. This farm was once the property of the late W. W. coran, and a niece of his, a Mrs, Thom, occa- ed the cottage before the transfer of the rm to the home, some sixteen yeara ag. ‘Thero are 2 im the Corcoran tract, thir: acres of which are under enltivation, ‘The Corcoran cottage was built about forty THE SHERIDAN BUILDING. PART TWO. membered by every one who has passed along this sylvan way splendid growth of maple, tulips and oak trece, Mary Florence, after whom the spring is named, is the widow of an old soldier, Her income from the spring from Voluntary offerings is aaid to be quite respect- able. ° Another famous spring is found on Fast rive, not far from Harewood gate. It nestles beneath the protecting branches of some fine old trees. It is called “Giani’s spring,” after @ youug inmate of the home, who watches and | cares for it with the devotion of # lover. Scott spring is at the base of Scott statue, and ts housed by an attractive little structure. Bat the best water m the grounds will be fouud in Corcoran sp which is imme- diately south of Corcoran cottage. THE SEMEN HOUSER | Among the many comforts provided for the old soldiers none is enjoyed more than the shaded bowers and arbors that occupy so many | Pleasant nooks and corners in the attractive Srounds. Here the veterans meet and gossip | and while away the hours. Campaigns and battles are fought over again and again in those inviting retreate and leaders are ban- | dled without gloves for their mistakes. | One of the pleasantest and most conspicuous | | of these retreats will be noticed on the bill to the wostward of the hospital. Another is in the vicinity of the chapel. Bat, then, they are to be w everywhere and are too pumerous | for specification. scott's anpor, | On the brick walk between the main building | | and the chapel is @ botanical curiosity. ‘Two | hickory trees are closely sandwiched betwoen a pair of majestic old oaks, and their com- bined, far-reaching branches shade « large area. It is said that this was a favorite spot with Gen, Scott, and the trees are even now often called by the older inmates “Scott's | arbor.” Many pleasing vistas of the Capitol are pro- sented from different parts of the grounds, but the one that is most admired is seen from @ on Corcoran drive, # little cast of the ry buildings, ! | dai | THE LAKE | Down on East drive, near Whitney avenue | gate, was named after Miss Mary Barnes, daughter of Surgeon General Barnes of the army, who was a member of the board of man- agers of the home at the time, | Apart of the National cemetery, which is | | east of Harewood road, opposite the northeast |endof the home grounds, is set apartas a burial place for inmates, THE TREPS. Nowhere else in the District of Columbia can be foundsuch a variety of trees as this Park contains, In addition to nearly every species of tree native to this section there are many introduced kinds. Here is the finest collection of evergreen trees anywhere to be found. Pine, spruce, larch, tamarack, cedar and many other varieties are in great numbers and im all the beauty of perfect ramification. Naturally beautifal in topographical and botanical adornment, a large amount of money has been expended in its improvement. Seven j mules of charming drives penetrate every part inclosure, and the variety and beaut; ees and shrubs cannot be «1 i are lukes in miniature and brookiete that wind their i meadow and cultiva TRE GOVE! The following is a complete list of the gov- ernors of the home from its istitution to the present time: 1. B, Crane, colonel first artillery, December 20, 1851, to September 13, 1852. Larkin Smith, brevet’ major (acting), Sep- tember 13, 1852, to November 5, 1855. M. M. Payne. brevet colonel, November 5, 1855, to July 4, 1857. J. A. Haskins, brevet major, captain first ar- tillery (acting), July 4, 1857, to November 1897, M. M. Payne, colonel second artillery, No- vember 7, 1857, to February 10, 1858, Jas. A. Haskius, brevet major, captain first artillery, deputy governor and acting governor, February 10, 1558, to May 8, 1858, 1. L. Alexander, major eighth infantry, dep- governor, May 8, 1855, to November 23, 3. Ok OF THE HOME, | Justin Dimick, colonel U. 8. A, November 23. 1863, to April'I, 1563, 1B. Melutosh, brevet major general, April 1, 1368, to Juiy 1, 1868, A. Cady, colonel and brevet brigadier gen- eral, July 1, 1568, to January 29, 1869, A & Lee, bre eutenant colonel, colomel | U. S.A. (acting), January 29, 1869, to October 5, 1871. 1. G. Pitcher, brevet brigadier general, U. A.. October 5, 1871, to July 1, 1877. | _ J. H. Potter, colonel twenty-fourth infantry, | July 4, 1877, to July 2, 1851, It is im the midst of « q | M. Browne of es ‘Transact: Much Business. CRANORS ADE Ix THE coxetferion—am om OANCEATION OF TRE GOX8 OF URION VETER. ANS -A GAVEL MADE OF Woop FROM MISTORIC TREES PRESENTED. After the election of Gen. 8. & Yoder as commander-in~hief of the Union Veterans” Union encampment yesterday the encamp- mont proceeded ‘o the election of « first deputy. commander-in-chief. Gen. C. ©. Emery, the Present incumbent of that office, was places a nomination by Gen, Green Clay Smith Tee jour departments iscloaed that tion was tinantmous and the election was made such. Gon, Emery accepted bie re 3 suitable words Gem Josep bio Was UNAnIMene!) Feleeted second deputy comtiander, A SPERON KY EX-PRESIDENT MATRA At this moment e1-President Rutherford B Hayes, one of the delegates to the convention, entered the theater. On motion he was tne vited to the and was introduced by Gea. Emerr. He mado a short apeech, which was received with marked evidences of apprecia- tion. “Tam at hom: comrades, and 1 command in my he said, “with this body of ra very to meet you, own elected me a member of the Union Veteran Union, and I was chosen a delegate to this convention. I told them I would be very bus: hile 1 was in Soden, but would fiud my comrades if I only remati five minutes, and here Lam. Lem glad to be- long to an organiration which is willing to have me as a comrade.” Mr. Hayes spoke of the benefits to onr gow- ernment to be derived from organizations such us he was now addressing, and after holding @ brief reception left the hall, OTHER OFFICERS ELECTED, The election of officers was then continued, with the following Pesulte Surgeon, C. F. Sweet of Michigan; chaplain, Rev. Edwin Warriner of Connectiont; execn- tive co tee, J. William Palmer, Department: of the Potomac: Hl. S. Prophet, Ohio; Joa. C, Wheeler, 2 ook, Massacbu- setts; Davis lan, Pennsylvania; Geo, H. Washburt &: H. HL Rappa, Wiscon- sin; L. Sidney Nuther, New Hampebire, and J. D. M. Ford, icut. SUTTONS FOR THE WY. mw. Gen. Roberts of Massachusetts made the fal- lowing report, which was adopted: The com- mittee on resolutions, to whom was referred the request of the ladies of the W. V. RB. U. for ntoadopt the button of our order, bstituting the initial letter of their report and recommend that the request bs Granted. COL, MICHAEL A® HISTORIAN. The following resolution submitted by Gen. Green Clay Smith was also unanimously adopted: “Whereas the history of the organization of the U. V. U. is not known as tt should be to our mraies and the people generally; now, there be it “Resolved. That Col. W. H. Michael of Custer Command, Department of the Potomac, be ap- pointed and is respectfully requested to pre- pare and have printed in proper form the full Listory of the order, and ‘that the bill of ex p be prosanted to the quartermaster general for payment.” CHANGES IN THE CONSTITUTION, ‘The committee on resolutions, which had nob had sufficient time to make # written report, submitted a verbal one through Gen. Roberta, The changes made in the constitation were Principally verbal and unimportant ones, which were unanimously adopted without debate, The only important addition was clause known in the G. A. KR. constitution as the “House of Lords” provision, Which allows the presence in all conventions of pastcommanders ta-chief who are sill members in good standing of the U.V. U. They are al participate in debate, but have no vote, A JUNIOR SUXILTART. The recommendation of the commander-tm chief for the organization of the “Boys of the Union Veterans” was adopted after « short dis cussion. All sons of honorably discharged sol- diers, sailors aud maripes are eligible to mem- bership. A communication was read from the W. V. R U. inviting the U. V. U. to attend the core- monies of the installation of officers of the W. ¥. RU. atthe Lutberan Church. The invite- Hon was accepted and upon adjournment the delegates of the convention departed for the Lutheran Church ina body. A OAVEL PRESENTED, Agavel made by Comrade Beck of Poto mac Department from hickory grown on the battlefield of Chancellorsville and the stump of the tree from which the spring flowed that gave water to the prisoners at Anderwonville was @o- cepted anda vote of thauks was extended to Comrade Beck. was taken 7 Donald of Charlotte, a picture of Saulsbu After Comrade lis had been appointed one of the incorporators of the trade school the convention adjourned to mest af River View this morning at 11 o'clock. peste: sheneschng A KITE TRA 400 MILES, One Sent Up at Ocean Grove Found in Vir- kinta. Samuel D. V. Burr of Central avenue, Plain- field, N. J.,is «lover of outdoor «ports and is much interested in kite flying, says the New York World. On the first day of this month, while he and his family were at Ocean Grove, he went down to the beach with some boys to indulge in his favorite pastime. A stiff off- the case of Robert C., who present. @ prison. years ago. It is a frame building and was pat- terned after the Swiss style of architecture, The cottage was occupied during the war by the surgeon in charge of Harewood Hospital, Secretary of War McCreary of President cabinet occupied the cottage one summer with bis family. The southern limit of the bome grounds is just beyond here, the new Pressure reservoir being outside the tence. the middle of this reservoir is Capitol spring, which supplied the Capitol with water before the present Potomac water service was introduced, 8. D. Sturgis, colonel first cavalry, brevet — ‘ee U.S. A, July 2, 1881, to May 15, Henry I, Hunt, brevet 08 A., May 15, 1835, to pated oad R. Catlin, captain U.S. A, governor | and acting’ governor, September 43, 1885, to ge fo L Bunt, brevet U8 jen 4 Rees ise major general trom Fobraary 28, 1608 5 John C. Kelton, brigadier general, retired, i } : F eke H ga F ag fi : £ i | shore breeze was blowing and numerous aerial messengers were sent aloft. He decided to inscribe bis mame and address on one of the kites, together with the name of the place, the date and hour, and send it ons voyage of discovery. He found the handle of an old broom near by, from which he cuts jece about twelve inches long. This he tied the kite #tring about 150 feet from the kite insuch a way as to formadrag. When all was ready be raived the kite and placing the wooden rag on the surface of the water it held the kite steady and the breeze soon carried it out of it. wont a week later Mr, Burr received « letter ated Norfolk, Va., which stated that the kite ed at Bradford's Point Fishery, county, Va., at 9 om. Septem- in perfect condition and stall fy- ing when caught. Asit bad started on ite four ney at 12:30 p.m. September 1, it had been fly ing nearly two days, gone about 400 miles, first due east, then, as the wind changed, south, then west until captured. Mr. Burr at once sent for the kiteand i It is one of the ordinary its total cost, including the linen cord with which it was flown, was just 7 cents. Prof. George C. Kebertson Dead. Prof. George Croom Robertson is dead. was born at Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1842, graduated from Aberdeen University im He also studied in London, Paris, Berlin Gottingen. He was assistant in Aberdeen university from he was appointed professor mind and logic in University in 1866. He was also in the Universities of Cambri He edited Grote work, , in conjunction Bain, and was editor of Mind, « quarterly re view of psychology and % eee panna of