Evening Star Newspaper, October 18, 1892, Page 6

_—_ a, THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D. C: ~ TUESDAY, O@TOBER 16, 1892—TEN PAGES ARMS FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD Gen. Howard Urges That They Be Suppiied Quickly With New Gunes. Gen. 0. 0. Howard, U.S. A., commanding the department of the east, in his annual report | makes some important recommendations to the Secretary of War regarding the National Guard Of the United States. He “The militia under its new name of National Guard has reached a degree of excel- lence never before attained. This body of citi- gen soldiers is not only useful in maintaining order in the several states, but it will be of the | Righest value to the general government in case of hostilities in guarding important points pending the formation of a volunteer army. It fe certainly entitled to generous aid from the | national treasury. | “At present the government contributes rela- | tively avery mach smaller sum than itdid eighty or ninety rears ago, when the militia was lacking in proper orgunization and disci- Pline. The annual appropr of $400,000 Might well be increased to $1,000,000. But, | whether this be dene or not, I re- ‘tfully but urgently invite your attention to propriety and neces iding at the next session « «for a rearmament Of the entire Nat at the same time the new infantry arm is furnished to the army “It will be many years before the militia can Be supplied with the new ri The resalt will Be that during this period rtion will be armed with of fifty caliber, another with t f thirty or“ utmost unportance he hould have the same arms aud as the regular army, ommend that tf purchasing or manufacturi: md issuing them to the Nation: juard simultaneously with their issue to the ermy.” HOMESTEAD, BUFFALO AND COAL CREEK. Gen, Howard reviews the operations of the militia at Homestead. Buffalo and Ceal Creek, all of which are in the department of the east, and say “Im every case during the disturbances the National Guard responded with promptitude | ‘and bore themselves in a soldierly manner. “The slightest evidence of traitorous conduct was summarily and decidedly punished and deeds of cool bravery characterized the com- | maauder of the forces in Teunessee. pf “These instances demonstrate the excellent | condition of the National (ruard, its readiness for ection and its ability to cope with serious | difficulties. That local outbreaks and lawless- | ness of such serious nature can be and are |” Feadily put down and adjusted by local civil | euthorities, supported by the local militia ‘organizations. is surely a sign of healthful gov- egnment, both parties being composed of men living under the same conditions and the law- ng class maintaining control. “To call on regular United States forces to quell minor disturbance. is sometimes open to eriticivm as outside interference, and often ‘causes bitterness of feeling against the common tor, the general government. 1 Ular United States in when the interests f the inly require them and may well be looked Spon ase proper reserve to be used at such as necessity demands when the state forces, civil and military, aro unable to master | the sitmation. | “I wish, if possible, to enhance the commen- ation of the action of the varioas commanders of the National Guard of the several states in this department for their excellent work and the success achieved.” OPPOSED TO CANTEENS. jen. Howard does not commend the system of canteens at posts. He savs “The post exchange in the department pre- sents the appearance of a small country store of refreshment room in al! the premises except im the room where beer ix served. “When one enters this he is immediately met with disagreeable ode The impression is irresistible that here beer is easily and cheaply procured, so that it ix constantly forced upon he: mtion of the enlisted men. Hi ix, indeed. always tempted to indul fu ite we. Commanding officers have generally agreed wi that it would be well jah the «ale of this beer entirely and to ite for it other bevernges There seems, as I have before reported. a great objection to having a soldier in the uni- form of the United Sta hind a ecunter dealing out beer like a barkeeper in a common t. “The commanding officers without exception object to this. If there must be a barkeeper iu the service they should be 1 for that pur- pose. Just now under the pre system sol- diers appear to be more g and to th. under the oid sutler and post trader «vstem “Lam strongly by the actual periment that wh tikards are mod- erated in their affliction by strong beer the re- fall ur temptation at military offenses are mber and aggravaty | led to drink “drinking than maining soldiers wh are worse off, a Father increased in SaNrraRt TIONS, ‘The report referring to the sanitary condi- tons says that Washington (D. €.) bar- racks had the third largest sick report of all the posts, with 615 ° hospital Fort Monroe was next, w missions, Washington barrack: mt with malarial diveases, t #, ratio Of 271.82 to 1.000, which leads the list of all the posts in the department of the east, — si Piring at « Fourtee neh Plate. | The Navy Depa: an armor plate | fest at the Indian Hes < ground Satur- | day. ‘The plate tested was of fourteen-inch di- agonal nickel steel made by the Bethiebem | Company. ‘The official report of the trial has not yet been made, but it is«tated that the plate stood the test remariably « ‘The gun used War @ ten-inch breech-i - ig rifle. o- — Naval Orders. Lieuts. Augustus F.Pichtler and H. C. Pound- ion for promotion: to bold dere to special duty ston, for in comnection with the mander O. ©. Alli readiness for orders to special duty m edhnec- tion with the Columbia, Lieut. BF. Walling, to holt himself in readiness for orders to wea; Chaptain W. H. 1 Reamey, to hold himself in readiness for orders to the training «hip Porte- mouth -<- The Chilean Indemnity Fund. The Navy Department was yesterday placed 1 possession of the check for $75,000 sent to the State Department by Minister Egan for in- demnity to the sailors of the U. S. 5. Balti- more. The Navy Department has not yet de- exded how the fund will be allowed. ~o~ Salutes Im Honor of Columbus. The following general order bas been issued from the Navy Department regarding the Proper observance of Columbus day: On the 21st | of October, 1892, the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher | Columbus, to whom Italy gave birth and Spain the opportunity of immortal achievement, all | Vessels of war af the United States in commis- sion in United States waters will at noon, fre © salute of twenty-one guns, with the Italian | and fing» displayed ‘side by side at the | Wain masthead. At all navy yards and stations re there are no vessels a salute of t ‘will be fired, the flag» being dis; fm the same manner from the principal flagsta! of the yard. | a Cannot Use the Search Light. | ‘The Treasury Department has approved the | ection of the collector of customs at Chicago in | declining to allow the use of an electric search light, now in warehouse as a proposed exhibit, on one of the high buildings outside the world’s | fair grounds. In a letter to the collector Acting Secretary Spaulding says: “No doubt if Ube privilege oda mmr im the present in- | stance it would be a basis of numerous applica- | tions for somewhat similar concessions, and althongh no great harm might come from the tee of the lights iu the manner proposed it would be dificult to limit the application of the principle so established.” The de Ment consents to allow an electric search light to be taken froma government warehouse for | wee inside the grounds | ~ a Goverument Bulldings at the Fair. Contracts for building at the world’s Colum- | dian exporition have been awarded by the Sec- | retary of the Treasury as follows: For weather | dureas building, Jobn Waline of Chicago, at | overcoat and gold-headed cane, which the off- 965; observatory, . Seatpost Ft ne ‘Binety days. | directors were present, Dr. Stone presiding and ‘The Program Which Will Be Carried Out in All the Public Schools, morning next at 9 o'clock services will be participated in by every school of the District of Columbia in honor of Columbus’ discovery of America. To this celebration the parents and friends of the scholars are cordially invited. A very interesting program has been prepared by a committee appointed | by the National Association of Teachers, and the program will be observed in every public | school throughout the country. The program says: ‘The schools should as- | semble at 9 a.m. in their various rooms. At| 930 the detail of veterans is expected to ar- rive. It i to be met at the entrance of the | yard by the color guard of pupils, escorted | with dignity to the building and presented to the principal. The principal then gives the | signal, und the several teachers conduct their pupils to the yard to drumbeat or other music, and arrange them in hollow square about the flag. the veterans and color guard taking places | by the flag itself. The master of ceremonice then gives the command, “Attention!” and be- gins the exercises by reading the proclamation. 1.*Readiag of the President's proclamation | by the master of ceremonies. | At the close of the rending the master of ceremonies announces: “In accordance with | thix recommendation by the President of the United States, and as a sign of our devotion to | vuntry, let the flag of the nation be un- | d above this school.” | ng of the flag by the veterans. * the flag reaches the top of the staff the * willlead the astemblage in “Three r Old Glory.""" 3. Salute to the flag, by the pupils. At a signal from the principal the pupil, in ordered ranks, hands to the side, face the flag. Another signal is given; every pupil gives the flag the t 6 with the forehead an: military « ward, te e— right band lifted, paim down- close to all repeat together slowly: ce to my fing and the repul stands; one nation indivisible. with | d Justice for all.” At the words “to my flag” the right hand is extended palm upward toward the flag and i this gesture till the end of the affirmation; whereupon all hands immediately drop to the | ‘Then, still standing, as the instru strike a chord, all will sing America Country, "Tis of Thee.” 5. Song of Colambus day, by pupils and au- dience. Composed for the national school cele- bration of Columbus day by Theron Brown, Tuy strand hope poantsd the way: tire’ darkness fret followed the flame the Mayflower of Liberty came, Dear country, the star of the valiant and free! ceiles far are greeting of thee. elds of 11 rth so enchantingly shine, ‘air breathes sach incense, such musi: ae thine, Humanity’s home! thy sheltering breast {ite welcoue ad pom fo Stanger} praaed. Pale dren of Hunger and Hats an rong Find im thy freedom and joy in thy song. Thy fatness entate he porinay «row For worth te the watchword t Abd manhood is michty where maah: s, thy future unto! ‘And earth from ber twilucht ts hailing That rises where people and rulers are 6. The address for Columbus day. Reading il, “The Meaning of the Four Cen-_ 4. “Reading by & pupil of the ode by Edne | Dean Proctor, entitled “Columbia's Banner.” If the day should prove to be pleasant the exercises will be held in the school yards, but the day is inclement the exercises will held “in the balls of the — dif-| ferent school buildings, the different schools in | the buildings being assembled together in ench | » In many instances, perhaps in most | the exercises will conclude with | te addresses by’prominent citizens, | who will be invited to so participate. After the exercises #hall have been concluded the schools will be dismissed for the day. eee s, fhe sun, one. KENDALLS AND COLUMBIAS. ‘The First Game of the Local Championship: Foot Ball Season to Be Played Tomorrow. he local championship foot ball season will | pen tomorrow with the initial game between | the Kendalls and the Columbia Athletic Club. | ‘The game is looked forward to with particular | | sponsible for the sad ME. DICKSON’S VIEWS. He Says Mr. Cleveland Will Be Elected by Men Who Opposed Him at Chicago. “What about the situation as you found it in New York?” asked Tue Stan reporter of Mr. Wm. Dickson, the well-known District demo- crat, who has just returned frém Gotham. “After frequent conferences with members of the national and state committees,” said Mr. Dickson, “it is certain that the democrats of New York city and state were never bet- ter organized or more harmonious than they are today. The most active and vigorous workers in the organization are to be found in Tammany and among the friends and followers of Senator Hill. Ifthere be any who doubt this let them rest assured that the democrats of New York state are in the fight to win, and feel confident of victory. Nebraska, Nevada and Colorado are liable to, and evidently will, stake their fortunes with ‘the alliance party. Senator Jones of Nevada so informed me, and that view is entertained by many who are managing affairs in both the republican and democratic committees. South Da- kota is also regarded as unsafe to the Republicans. Connecticut, Indiana, West Vir- ginia and Wisconsin are fighting grounds. with the odds strongly in our favors. Mfichigan de- livers us a portion of its electoral vote, and the south comes up stuiling with a fall count on the national ticket. Now you have my views drawn from close observation and earnest inquiry. Cleveland will be elected by the men who honorably opposed his nomination at Chicago, but who have fallen into line on party principle and duty.” WAS AN ACCIDENT. Harry High, a Painter, Was Killed by the Pall of » Scaffold. Yesterday Harry High, a painter, went to work at his trade on the building of Thos. W. Smith, the lumber dealer, corner of let street and Indiana avenue, and was working on a swinging scaffold from the mansard roof, when he scaifolding gave way and precipitated him to the ground. The scaffold fell, striking him on the head, killing him instantly The killing happened about 4:30 o'clock, and the dead man’s body was seen by many per- sons on their way to the railrond depot. Deputy Coroner Schaeffer viewed the body and held an inquest at noon today. ‘The principal witness was Wm. Clark, fore- man for Mr. Smith. The deceased was work- ing at the top of the first story, said witness, and IT scaffold fell, striking High on the head. Wit- ness said that Mr. High rigged the scaffold and failed to lash it as witness had instructed him todo. Witness said that he usually rigged the scaffold, buton this occasion he did not. A colored man gave similar testimony. WAS A SAILOR. Mr. Smith also gave testimony. He did not see the accident. He said that the wood that killed Mr. High waa a pine strip three by four and sixteen feet long. Witness said that Mr. High was a sailor and was well up in rigging scaffolds and he could walk along a cornice with as apparent ease as an ordinary person walking along the street. Wilson Brewer, colored, who witnessed the accident, said that the deceased fell upon his face. Witness thought that the deceased was working some distance from the ground on an old ladder such as is used by hod carriers. Mr. Clark was recalled, and he stated that the previous witness was mistaken. . The jury, after a short deliberation, returned a verdict of accidental death, finding no one re- affair. — SAYS HE ONLY KiSSED HER. An Elderly Man Charged With Assaulting a Little Girl. The first precinct day book had the following lentry made between 10 and 11 o'clock this morning ohn A. Powell, physician, it cent aseault.” In one of the cells the prisoner languished in durance vile in spite of the fact that on the search his pockets disclosed the sum of $77. interest, as it will furnish the first opportunity of judging the ability and strength of the Ken- dall eleven and determine whether the Colambias have profited anything by their match with Princeton. The Kendalls have been hard at work this year and a first-class team is expected 0 that a good contest should theoraing tomorrow. The Columbias | weakened by the absence of Welsh, but | . #4 a Whole, will be considern- | strengthened by the presence of | Jack Rainer, who has yielded to the persuasion | of bis clubmates and will again take his place | on the team. He will aid materially in bring- victory to his eleven. An excellent match | in promised for Friday morning, Columbus day, at 11 o'clock, when the well-known Lafay : team will buck against Columbia. | The game tomorrow will begin at 4 o'clock and will take place at the National Base Ball | Park. The teams will probably be as follows: | Ke " Cc. ALC. all ‘ight guard nter Left guard ~Lett tackle cLeft end - Quarter bac Half back. -Half back. Fall back. _ THROUGH MONTGOMERY. a € ‘The Directors of the Proposed Railroad to Burnt Mills Meet. ‘The incorporators of the Takoma, Burnt Mills and Sandy Springs Railroad Company, in pursu- ance to a call made by the president, Dr. C. G. | Stone, met at Burnt Mills yesterday at 3 o'clock | p.m. Nine members of the incorpovators and | Mr. Mannakee, treasurer, acting secretary. Of these boards there were present from the vicinity of Sandy Springs 4Mr. R. H. Miller, Dr. Francis Thomas, William E. Mannakee and A. M. Stabler. Of those repre- senting the region from ‘Iwkoma to Burnt Mills, | Dr. C. G, Stone, Frank P. Clark, Jesse D. Gibbs, Samuel D. Waters and Benjamin F. Peters. | ‘There were present also several of the promi- nent citizens of Montgomery county from each | e route, who seemed to take intense rceedings. ors were duly qualified by a -¢, whereupon they adjourned ‘ere called to order, who pro- ceeded at once to active business. Upon motion of Mr. R. H. Miller of Sandy Springs the directors were instructed to request @ prominent surveyor wha hax been connected with surveys in that section of the county to confer with the board of directors relative to the routes laid off. | After two hours’ earnest discussion it was de- cided to make an assessment upon the directors | for resent expenses an the amount | pamed was promptly » paid into the treasurer's hands, and it is now considered that the efforts of the people in this section of the county are | crowned with success, many of the citizens along the propored routes expressing a desire to contribute lands and subscribe to the stock of the company. —— Funeral of Gunner Stewart. ‘The remains of the late Thomas Stewart, gunner U.S. N., who died last Friday night, | were yesterday at 4:30 p.m. buried at the Con- gressional cemetery with naval and civic honors. Services were held at the family residence and at the place of interment, Rev. Dr. Steele ot | St. Mark's Church officiating. The attendance of relatives and friends of the deceased was very Large. e remains of the dead seaman were escorted to Meir final resting place by a detail of ma- Fines and vailore from the Washington barracks and the navy yard, eight naval warrant officers, members of Kit Carson Post, No. 2, G. A. K.; Columbia Commandery, K. T.,No. 2; Naval Lodge, No. 4, and N pte | Funeral rites at the house after the Knights | Templar custom were held, as were also cere- | monies at the grave by the G. A. R. and the | Masons. The pallbearers were Knights Tem- plar. After the interment a salute of three guns was fired by marines in honor of the de- —_—_—__. ‘On Suspicion, Policeman Herbert arrested » colored man | follewed. named William Jackson and locked him up at the fourth precinct station yesterday as @ sus- picious person, He had in his possession an | began to hug and kiss | did. Lieut. Amiss held Dr. Powell at « higher rate than $77 and the prisoner will probably spend the night in the station unless he can raise enough to make his collateral €100. Dr. Powell is charged with an indecent assault upon Bessis Moore, a little eight-year-old girl. who liv 2'N street northwest. The alleged improper conduct vc- curred this morning on 11th street near F street and New York avenue. Mr. Ivanhoe Jochum Powell with the little girl first uth and F and afterward in the little reservation Bt 11th and New York avenue, where, he says, Powell was hugging nd kissing the girl and making an effort to take improper liberties. The little girl was struggling, ayd Mr. Jochum claims that when he approached the man started to run. He followed and meeting Officer Tompkins he made complaint, and Powell was arrested. ‘The little girl says ‘she had never seen Powell | before; that he began to talk with her as she was waiting for a car and then her. Powell was seen by a Stax reporter in a cell at the station. He is a tall man with sandy beard and is prob- ably fifty-eight or fifty-nine vears of age. He is dressed well, with a black Prince Al- | bert coat and lighter trousers. He claims to be from Illinois and to be a stranger in the city. street as his residence. Powell denies any as- sault. He says he was simply talking with the little girl, being attracted by her pretty face. She said the was waiting for « car and be sim- ply suggested that she sit on one of the benches the little park while waiting. When she saw her car coming, says Dr. Powell. he asked her to kiss him and this sho The prisoner claims that that was all there was, and that with people constantly pass- ing and in broad daylight it is ridiculous to suppose he would make any assault, — The Record of Deaths. During the twenty-four hours ending at noon today burial permits were issued from the health office for the following: White—Lillie Costello, 19 years; Wm. S. Mat- thews, 57 years; Fra: Pickell, 21 years; Mabel J. Corben, 1 year; Theresa L. Stewart, 1 year; James M. Brown, 1 year; Wm. Leon, 2 months, Colored isa Love, 40 5 John Den garet Purdy, 66 years; Wm. Roxanna Farmer, 45 years 1 year; Jesse Johnson, 2 years. He gives 1115 @ ak ¢ Brown, 1 year: Clifton Bruce, 18 days; Ernest Green, 11 months. eee Found Guilty. A-well-built yellow man, Frank L. Brown, alias Fred Brown, was tried in the Criminal Court yesterday on the charge of an assault with intent to rape Mary J. Dickinson, a col- ored woman, and the jury this morning found a verdict of guilty. pele “EY Mr. Fowler Acquitted. In Judge Kimball's court today the case of W. W. Fowler, charged with violating the dis- orderly conduct regulation on the day of tho G. A. R. parade, was tried. Mr. Fowler is the young man who charged Lieut. Amiss with assault. A number of witnesses were heard and Mr. Fowler was acquitted, oS eS A Republican Meeting Tonight. The Harrison and Reid Republican League have arranged to hold a meeting tonight at 2d and C streets southwest. The speakers for the evening are announced as follows: Col. Geo. M. Arnold, Wm. Calvin Chase, Maj. A. H. 8, Davis, Wm. H. Jones and ex-Congrossman Brower. The league, 170 strong, will march from ite headquarters, on H street, at 7:30 to the stand rected for speakers and musicians at 2d and C streets, where speaking will commence at 8:20 p.m. —— ae An» Outrageous Assault. Last night Policeman C. W. Marshall of the George W. Harrison, who lived at No. 713 6th street southwest. Mr. Harrison yesterday and the prisoner was ebour there as a helper. After the wagon . left tho house be remained , and whrn it wae some one had abused the The committed by some “ one. ee told the oBieer thst he wee play ing the child, but he denied that he had committed an assault. The mother of the us prostrated by the affair, and because of her when he called “Look out” witness ran | Into the, doorway, He mw, Me. High, | who had jumped from the scaffold, run out toward the street and the FINE BASE BALL PLAYING. Six Thousand Enthusiasts See Cleveland and Boston Try to Score. Six thousand enthusiastic lovers of base ball hustled out to the Cleveland League Park yee- terday to see the opening game of the closing championship series between Boston and Cleve- land. The day was a perfect one for the play- ers, though the north wind made it somewhat chilly for the spectators. The game began at 3 o'clock and ended at 5, when it had become too dark to see the ball, Eleven innings had been played and twenty-two big round goose eggs had been painted with whitewash on the score board at the end of the field. It was a pitcher's battle throughout. Young, for the home team, was in splendid form, and six little singles was allhe gave the visitors, while Stivetts was liberal in that respect and more generous with bases on balls. ut four- teen -men reached first base in the eleven in- ings, and only two of the Bostone got as far as third base. Cleveland did a little better, Bur- Kett nearly reaching the plate in the nin inning. While the pitchers did splendid wor their support was almost perfect, e only error of the game being a wild throw of Zimmer to | catch a runner at secord, but it amounted to | nothing. For tl ofne team McAleer did fine work in the feldand Davis’ Bs ing at third was of the gilt-edge order. th Virtue and ‘Tucker did excellent work at first, The game was the most brilliant exhibition of scientific ball playing seen on the home pgrounds this season and the crowd howled [itself hoarse as one fine play followed another in quick succession. Cleveland was counted almost a sure winner with Stivetts in the box for Boston and there is much disnppointment at the result of the game. Clarkson and Staley will be the pitchers in today's game and there is apprehension that Boston will score a victory, because his old associates have been able on several occasions to solve Clarkson's curves, while Staley bas been a puzze tothe Clevelands. BENEFIT FOR GALVIN. A benefit game for Pitcher Jimmy Galvin was played at the Pitteburg Exposition Park yesterday afternoon between members of tho Pittsburg club and a picked nine, The benefit will make the “Old Sport” about $3,000 richer. Jimmy will retire permanently from the dia- mond, where ho has been a bright light and favorite for, lo, these many years. Score—Pitteburg, 7; picked nine, 6. Batteries—For Pittsburg, Galvin and Milier; for picked nine, Morris and Bergen. CUTTING DOWN SALARIES, Manager Buckenberger and the president of | the Pittsburg Base Ball Club have been hard at work, and asa result all the old players have been re-eny except Farrell, Beckley, Mack |and Baldwin. It is fully expected that the three first named will settle matters this week. | The club directors have resolved to lar | duce salaries and the players will be classified according to merit. Uniform salaries will be paid in the respective classes. This course is to be pursued by every club in the league. The pit was agroed’ upon at the late lengue meet- e Pittaburg club will be cut down about $20,000. There will be fourteen players on the list forwarded to Washington by thé Pitteburg club. Nine of these players will be paid $2,400 each next year; three $2,100 each, one $1,500 and another about $2,000. The last named is Phil Knell, the left-handed pitcher, who has been claimed for next eoason. He was in the “pool” and the Pittsburg club took him out a few days ago. The nine men who are to receive $2,400 tach are Beckley, Farrell, Baldwin, Terry, Bierbauer, Miller, Mack, Donovan and | Van Haltren. The last named signed some time ago for noxt year at the rate of €2,600 for the | season, He will get this amount. The three | in the second class are understood to be Shu- | gart, Smith and Ebret,and Jake Stenzel is to | receive $1,800. The above salaries will keep the total down to about $30,000, and every club in the league intends to do the same. Each player's contract for next year extends over the entire twelve months, and before and after the base ball sea- son each player will receive $100 per month. He will get the balance during the eee This of contract gives the club the right to demand that each player shall conduct | himself properly during the winter months and shall report next April in good condition, 8T. LOUIS’ OLD BALL PARK TO BE CUT UP, Sunday's game between the St. Louis club and the Belleville Clerks, the crack amateur team of Illinois, was the last that will ever be layed at Sportsman's Park. The park has Geen used as ‘a ball ground. for twenty-seven years and its diamond is said to be the oldest in the country. The old Empires and Unions, | semi-professional teams, wero the first. nines of | any prominence that played on_ the diamond. | The Unions had a strong team. Bob Lucas was the pitcher and Charles Turner, the millionaire real estate man, played second base. The new base ball park is now being built three or four squares from the present park. | Von der Ahe says it will be twice as big as the | old one and the finest in the world. He also | | says that he will have a club next season in | keeping with the new park. WORK OF THE LOCAL PITCHERS. ‘The following table shows the relative suc- cess of the different pitchers engaged by the Washington club during the past season: Won. | | deere rotten! Crom mrocersnnS, 4 By this table it will be seen that those piteh- ers which the club started the season with were the best of the lot. Kilroy wus released after three games, of which he won one, while Daryea was retained, though he won only two out of fifteen, and Abbey was kept, though he won only five out of fifteen. Dolan, though he won three out of four games, was released, while Meakin was deemed good enough, though |he won only three out of fourteen. Even | Gastright did better, winning three out of eight. Foreman won two out of seven and was released, vet Duryea was kept until he bad lost thirteen out of fifteen. Jones, the phenomenon from Homestead, was’ en- gaged after he had shown himself to be worthless and was kept for three games which he three away. Inks has been the only itcher signed since Kilroy, Dolan, Gastright, ‘oreman and Knell were released who i made a creditable showing. These figures all indicate that if the management had held ‘on to the original pitchers the club would have done better. The original six pitchers won forty-seven games and lost forty-1 . The five that were afterward signed won eleven and lost forty-four. The original six won 48.9 per cent of their games, while the others won only 25 per cent. ‘These figures seem to justify the opposition expressed by Tue Stan at the time to the changes in pitchers made by the man- agement. STANDING OF THE WASHINGTONS. The standing of the Washington players for the full season follows (only those who par- ticipated in twenty games being included): sz 101 40 MY re = a7 oT % & % ET pre Dog 18 Objected to Postponing the Case. In the Criminal Court this morning Mr. Closs asked that the case of John Jackson, indicted for housebreaking in entering the house of Wm. H. Jackson, 1843 27th street northwest, and stealing @ 15.60, on August 22, goover. Mr. Armes. said that this was the Rotorious Red Bill and objected to any delay. ‘An he understood it the house entered was that of the prisoner's uncle, and the. latter was not inclined to prosecute but was willing that he be let off and that he,be allowed to go to some to become good or bad. It was juently Jac Ma ne Seal Reorganized as = District Grand Lodge. District Lodge, No. 20, G> U. 0. 0. F., Dis- trict of Columbia, dissolved as by law passed at Atlanta, Ga., 1890, met last night in aconven- ‘TEP STREET IMPROVEMENT BOOM. Among the plans of street improvements which will claim public attention as oon as the $100,000 of street and sewer bonds shall have boom tarued and sold in that of City ‘freseurer 3 the gen- tral nsomnbly of tee thirty tnled ection ott tee city charter under which the city is required to Pay one-third of the cost of the street improve- cont willbe charged vatirely upon the najieent con entirely upon Propet thee Then to employ oa engineer and Putall the streets within the corporate limits on their final grade, and then to devise « com- naive system ‘of street improvement b: shall allowed in front of every house as under plan of Gov. Shepherd in Washington. It is also proposed that the city council shall at the next city election preeent this plan and some | similar plan to the voters and takea vote “for improvement” and “against improvement,” and abide by the will of the majority. THE EVIDENCE AGAINST BRUCE. ‘The stamp cutter employed by James Brace, now in Jail here for robbing the Midland rail- Toad office of tickets, &c., to make rubber stamps with which Bruce used to stamp the tickets, has arrived here and identified Brace asthe man who employed him to make the stamps. Bruce has attempted to break jail, but his efforts were discovered and frustrated, RELIGIOUS EXERCISES. ‘The Paulist Fathers from New York will open © mission here at the Catholic Church next week. The Rev. Mr. Taylor of England con- tinues his protracted meeting at the Tri E. Church, Interesting services are it the The cal Potter or sho] terestil meeting last night. Rev. W. J. Young deliver a fordtble address, my NOTES. Mayor Straase had before him this morning anumber of school boys ebarged with making a tumult, throwing stones, &c., near the corner of Washington and Wolfe streets, Several fines were imposed andan order made to secure quietude in that section hereafter. The remains of the late R. Stuart Ashby hav- ing been brought here from Montana his funeral took place this morning from the resi- dence of his brother-in-law, Mr. E. J. Miller, on Washinigton near Wolfe street. Judge Norton has decided that the city ordi- nce which imposes $15 on solicitors for Photograph galleries, dc.» te in excess of the powers of the city council and invalid. . E. Hewitt of Fauquier was hurt last night at the Midland depot yard, having been caught between two cars. The Alexandria Catholics will be represented in the Columbia parade in Washington next Friday night. They will report at St. Domi- nic’s Church and unite with the South Wasb- ingtonians. ee GEORGETOWN. FOUND HIB BODY. The body of Ben Thompson, a boy about fif- teen years of age, was found yesterday morning by alad named Ben Torison lying ina path to the rear of Marcellus Ball's residence, between Lewinsville and Scotch Ron, Fairfax county, Va, A resident of the neighborhood stated to © Stag reporter yesterday that the two boys had gone out hunting the evening before, and Torison, having some duty to perform, le! Thompson in the woods and repaired to his home. supposing that hie friend would foll: rhortly. e next morning he went to the scene of the parting to look after some traj that had been set, when, to his horror, the dead body of Thompson found, grith his gun resting in some near-by bushes, The people about were quickly notified of the discovery, and the body, after being covered with a sheet, was held undisturbed for the cor- oner to view. ‘A PLEASANT RUX. The regular weekly run of the Rover Bicycle Club came off last evening, the goal in mind being Glen Echo, where a supper was to be partaken of. Upon the arrival there, though, the cafe was found to be closed, and an oyster roast at Cabin John was substituted. Though the Rover club is the youngest of Georgetown's cycle organizationsit bas already taken apromi- nent place in the wheeling world of Washing- ton. ‘The next run will be made to Baltimore on Columbus day. SALES OF REAL ESTATE. The unimproved Cartwright property on N street near High was yesterday sold at public auction for 99 cents per square foot. 0. H. Fickting was the purchiaser. The Cropley property on High street, im- proved by a three-story dwelling, was with- drawn at $8,000. House $240 N etreet was also withdrawn, SOCIAL A¥FAIns. At the sixth annual meeting of the Erminies, held on Sunday, October 16, the following offi- cers were elected for the coming season: Presi- dent, J. B. Waters; vice president, James A. Archer; secretary, W. T. O'Neal; treasurer, Luke J. Kearney, and sergeant-at-arms, C. P’ Stohlman. The meeting wusa very enthusiastic one and the friends of the Erminies are prom- ised a series of hops that will fully sustain the reputation which this popular organization has earned if the past six years. Atthe Concordia Church tonight Mr. F. 8. Neikirk and Mise Carrie Hurlebus of this place will be united in marriage. Hermione Division, No. 4, of which the groom is a member, will at- tend in a body. Tomorrow night at Mt. Tabor Church o select entertainment and Japanese fon drill will be given by Mrs. Lillie Hunt's clas, assisted by the larger members of the church. The pro- Sram prepared is an exceedinglr attractive one. Dr. A. J. Cox of this place left the Brooklyn navy yard yesterday with the United States Miantonomob for Sanford, Conn, DEATH OF MK. W. 8. MATTHEWS. Mr. William Stoddard Matthew: lifelong citi#en of Georgetown, died at his home on Dumbarton avenue yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. THROUOH THE CUSTOM HOUSE. Entfes of merchandise received at the Georgetown custom house for the two weeks ending October 15, 1892: Received direct— Laths, 84,617. Received through other porte— Chinaand glase w ; antiquities, €1,896; cotton embroideries, manufacturers’ metal, §1,259; books, $643; wearing apparel, $640; carriage, $757; opera glasses, $666; cigars, $625; encaustic tiles, 602; saddlery. $579; wines and = ard $572; sardines and prepared peace, €516; furniture, £97; manu- facturers’ wood. $85; hoviery, $83; scientific instrument, $83; total, $22,649, SALES OF CATTLE. At the Arlington stock yards Monday 140 cattle were up and sold. Best, 334 to 4c.; good, 9 to 33¢e,; medinm, 2 to 8c.; com- mon, 13¢ to 2c. Eight hundred and fifty- iN | cuss the merits of the case at two ‘sheep and lambs. Lambe, 4 to 5i¢0. sheep, 2.to 4c.; calves, 4 to 6c. Thirty-five cows with calves sold from $12 to $50. Market fair. —— The Scottish Rite Masons. The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite ‘met at 10 o'clock thie morning and took a recess at noon until 3 p.m. With the exception of the reception of the grand representative to France the greater part of the morning session was de- voted to routine business, transacted in execu- tive session. _—— Night Schools to Open Next Monday. The committee on night schools met day and decided to’ open the POLITICAL TOPICS. ‘Minnesota Democrats fecking a Mandamus ‘on the Secretary of State. The mandamus proceedings before Judge Brill of the district court in St. Paul by which the democratic state central committee seek to compel the secretary of state to place the peo- ple’s party electors, whom they have indorsed, with the other democratic as well as with the populist electors'on the ballot came up for a Dearing yesterday. The attorneys for Secretary of State Brown waived the question of juris- diction, but notwithstanding this attorneys for the democratic committee argued at some | length that the court hed jurisdiction. At-| the torney Flandrauargued that the ‘‘peculiar group- ing" of the electoral nominees as made by Secretary Brown was nothing less in effect than to prevent many citizens from the to pre exercising If this error was not rectified the secretary of state could assume arbitrary functions and cit- | izens might be disfranchised. | Attorney General Clapp was asked by the court if he had any argument to make. He re: | — thet having waived the question of juris- | iction no argument was necessary, whereupon C. D. O'Brien demanded that, as an elector, he | desired to hear from the attorney general. Thus far the merits of the case had not been | gone into and Gen. Clapp took up the law and | maintained that an execgtive officer was exempt | from judicial interference in the performance | ofhis duties. With all due respect to the learned counsel for affiant he failed to sce whereby they had emasculated the numerous | decisions of the supreme court in cases which | they bad cited. If the court desired to assume Jurisdiction Gen. Clapp said be would then dis- | greater length. | The court announced that a decision as to ite! jurisdiction would be rendered this morning at | 10 o'clock. | What Mr. Blaine Thinks of the Outlook. In spite of his seclusion at Bar Harbor Mr. Blaine has been following up the present cam- paign very carefully. He bases his confidence ‘as to the result of the election on what he has himself seen and reports to him by the repub- lican leaders. “In the campaign of argument and discus- sion such as this has been,” says the Main statesman, “everything is in our favor, for wi have by far the better side of the jnes- tions before the people. Besides this President | Harrison has given to the country an able ad-| ministration and one that appeals to the peo- ple, by whatever standard it may be tested. e administration ie in itself one of the great- est arguments for President Harrison's re-elec- tion, All that is now needed to insure repub- lican victory and the continuation of prosperity throughout the country is for the republican voters tocast their ballot. With our full strength out Iregard our success as almost cer- fi Mr. Blaine also bad something to say in re- gard to the apparent apathy that has so far marked the cam; jot been so much excite- ment as in other campaigns,” he said, “I do not take that as any proof of lack of interest in the election. It is the natural result of the manner in which the campaign is being con- ducted. People are reading more and thinking more and not making so much notse about it. They are just as carnest ae ever, as the heavy early registration shows." Gen. Dickinson on Prospecta in Michigan. Speaking of the decision in the Michigan case tt by the Supreme Court of the United States Don#M. Dickinson, democratic national com- mitteeman from Michigan, says: “The law which President Harrison attacked in his mes- sage as unconstitutional was sustained by. the | unanimous court today. This secures to the | democrats from five to eight electoral votes. The probabilities are that by reason of fusion in some of the districts the republicans will not get more than four of the electoral votes.” Majorities jew York Towns. The democratic national committee has is- sued a statement to counteract a republican claim that the large registration in the interior cities of the state of New York is in favor of the republicans. The democratic and repub- lican majorities of the last election are given in thirty cities and towns in the interior of the state. They show that in these the democrats have majority of 15,211 and the republicans a majority of 4,797. “These figures,” the statement says, “‘demon- strates that no brag could be more brazen than that of the republican rs in attempting to construe as favorable to their side an enroll- ment which, taken at their own statement, is decisive as far as any indications can be in favor of the democracy. The democratic cities, apart from New York and Brooklyn, give more than three times as much majority for the democratic party as the republican cities do for the republican party.” The County Democracy. The county democracy of New York last night held aldermanic and assembly conven- tions throughout the city. Congressional con- ventions were also held by the organization in the nine districts and candidates placed in the field, excepting in the seventh and ninth dis- triote, the Tammany candidates of which were indorsed. Tammany also held congressional conven- tions. Among the well-known Congressmen renominated are Col. John R. Fellows. Amos J. Cummings, Bourke Cockran, Timothy J. Campbell and Daniel F. Sickles. Republican candidates were also nominated in the various districts. Political Meeting in West Virginia. Last night was a night long to be remem- bered in Huntington, W. Va. Three political meetings were held. Gov. McKinley of Ohio ad- dressed an audience of 7,000 people at the wig- wam; Congressman J. Patterson of Tennessee spoke to a large crowd at the House and the prohibitionists held out at the court house. Toreblight processions, red fire, fireworks and cannon made things livelier than ever known by the oldest inhabitants. Gov. Flower Will Not Be Coerced. Gov. Flower was asked yesterday if the -ac- tion of the clothing cutters in New York over his refusal to pardon Master Workman James Hughes of National Trades Assembly, No. 231. of Garment Workers, who was convicted eigh- teen months ago of extortion, would influence | lied upon to give its electoral vote for Cleve- tion resulted only in the withdrawal of Vaughn from the congressional race and two white me: bers of the committee. candidate will be named to a finish. Greatest Ever He! Northers Missourt. The greatest political gatbering that ever sseembled in northern Missouri was that of yesterday at Macon, at which the governors of two states and candidates for governors from two etates made addresses. Another congressional and the contest fought were run from all points within radius of | Purchase. bundred miles and the crowd numbered 20.000 G mee! neis of Missouri presided at the ig and after a brief speech introduced Gov. Boies of Iowa, after welcoming him to the state, Gov. Boles spoke chiefly on the tariff issue. He was followed by Col. William J. Stone,demo- cratic candidate for governor of Missouri. There was a procession before the speaking, in which 8,000 men were in line. throughout the entire proceedings was inspiring. Ex-Go: mpbell on Staten Island. Ex-Gor. James E. Campbell of Ohio ad- question. President David C. Butler of the Tottenville Cleveland and Stevenson Club read & letter of regret from Gov. Leon ©. Abbett of New Jersey. He was unable to be present, he said, but the state of New Jersey could be re- land and the democratic party. President Butler then introduced Gov. Campbell, who was received with cheers, Demonstration of Michigan Democrats. Congressman Joseph Outhwaite of Ohio ad- dressed 2,000 people in the Academy of Music at Kalamazoo, Mich., Inst night. Before the meeting 7,000 democrats with three bands of music paraded with torches and mado a rous- ing demonstration. Congressman Outhwaite argued that the present. prosperous condition of the country was not due in any measure to the McKinley act, and explained that wages are lower in England than here because of the dense population there. Republican Rally at Detroit. The republicans of Detroit last night held » ‘The enthusiasm } Gressed a large and enthusiastic audience at | Tottensville, *S. I., last night on the tariff | smembering—dontcherknow? CC moat at this particular juncture FINE TAILOR-MADE CLOTHING Le portani fort Galt thane poods were tease et AT Cin Ox Taz Dotan Hence we can Virtually give them away at the follow: soe MEN'S SUITS, Sacks and cutaways—all wool-sigbtly and service: able MEN'S SUITS, Sts stare oc = MEN'S SUITS, Sack rays—all the Intest poveltion. We state Satthe siuarie truth when weeny thet @1s would os —2o0e DARK ELTON OVERCOATS, po TT in appearance, excellent ta wor «| lem GRAY TWEED OVERCOATS, Silbddtherows withany 6iS cnt ear =$38.75.— KERSEY OVERCOATS, Metinm and heavy weuehts of Bishan Views" Chihpbeals Keron, Sat thaws grand rally and mass meeting at the Audi- torium, where more than 5,000 enthusiastic partisans were present. Senator Wm. P. Frye of Maine was the epeaker of the evening. Rev. Dr. Rainsford te Stum| Rev. George Rainsford of St. George's Epis- copal Church of New York has declared that he will take the stump in support of the demo- cratic national ticket. Dr. Rainsford is said to be the first clergyman of that denomination who has taken the stump in a national election. SIGNED CAPRIVI'S BILL, The Kaiser Appends His Signature to the Military Measure of the Chancellor. ‘The German emperor has signed Count von Caprivi’s military bill and has empowered the chancellor to dissolve the reichstag in case it refuses to approve the measure. This step he took on Saturday after having read a long re- port on the bill from the chancellor. The addi- tional annual expenditure required will be 57,500,000 marks. Heretofore the unofficial estimates of the prob- able expense attendant upon the introduction of the two-year service term have varied be- tween 80,000,000 and 150,000,000 marks. A few exceedingly conservative men have estimated the expense at 60,000,000, but this figure was generally regarded as ridiculously low. The radicals who are trying to precipitate a cabinet crisis and a dissolution on the issue of the bill will be seriousiy embarrassed by the smallness of the increase, as they have been the loudest shouters for the two-year term. and could never have had reasonable expectations of obtaining it at less cost than 55,000,000 or 60,000,000. In « semi-offcial statement given out in Ber- | lin on October 6 the aim and genesis of the German army bill were described as follows: When Count Caprivi was appointed imperial chancellor be found ready to Wie hand adetailed plan for increasing the armed forces of the empire while retaining the system of three years’ service, This scheme, which had been worked out by Gen. von Verdy, the war minister, and Count Waldersee, then at the head of the general staff, was to be carried out by degrees. Prince Bis- marck also bad given ‘his assent. As Count Caprivi discovered that many difficulties pre- sented themselves to the carrying through of this plan, after thoroughly satisfactory experi- ments bad been made with various infautry regiments on the two years’ system, the present bill was drawn. Yesterday the imperial chancellor, the min- ister of war and the chief of the general staff were as fully agreed upon their object and the means of attaining itas Prince Bismarck, Gen. von Verdy and Count Waldersee formerly were. ‘They do not consider the two years’ system as the end, but as the means to the end. The chief ends in view are the enforcement of uni- versal liability to service and the enrollment of a younger class of men than are at present as a rule with the colors. The contents of the bill were made known to the Prassian council of ministers some months ago. ‘Ihe president of the Prussian ministry thoroughly agrees with the chancellor as to the political necessity of the bill and none of the ministers, not exclud- ing the minister of finance, has raised any ob- tion, him atallto give another hearing. He said: | jec I do not care to discuss the matter. I don't grant pardons upon demands, but, usually, upon evidence.” The governor referred to the application of citizens of Buffalo for Hughes’ pardon, which read: “We demand of you as governor of the state of New York, asthe one having the full power of pardoning, to pardon at once James fughes, national master werkman of the Gar- ment Workers of North America, who is in jail at Rochester, N. Y. Later in the afternoon the governor reconsid- ered his determination not to speak on the mat- ter and gave out this statement: “I am not in the habit of granting pardons upon the demand iy or threat of any citizen or of citizens. Applications for executive clemency are con- sidered on their —— — do I conceive it my duty to grant lone for cam) par- pace On eons of Se potttoa! acbecs which Hughes’ friends have given to the appli- cation in his behalf, I have refused to consider it until after election. It may as well be un- derstood now as later that the governor of this state is not to be bulldozed just before election or at any other time in the dis of his official obligations.” New York Colored Republicans. No One Can Speak for Gresham. Judge W. H. Calkins, now in Port Townsend on legal business, and st one time a prominent Indiana politician, says he has received a letter from Judge Walter Q. Gresham, in which he hil H & —_+e2+—_____ John Brown's Fort in Chicago. ‘The old arsenal in which John Brown made his last fight at Harper's Ferry in 1859 has been transplanted to Chicago and was thrown open to visitors Saturday night. Capt Donovan, who was with Brown during hie raid, was present and delivered a short lecture. It is the inten- tion to fill the place with relics of the civil war. ——_—_ ee Arrest of Garza’s Brother. Encarnacion Garza, younger brother of the Mexican revolutionist, Catarino Garza, bas g- rived at Galveston from Key West in custody of Capt. Joseph Shely, the noted ranger, by whom be was arrested on Wednesday last. Garza’s chief concern upon being arrested was that he might not be turned over to the Mex- ican authorities, which would mean speedy death, but upon being assured that he would be accorded « fair trial in an American court Fatally Injured by a Skyrocket. Late Saturday night, just at the close of the & ' g 4 —=8$10—Aw—812.50—= VICTOR F. ADLER'S TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE, 827 and 929 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST, ~ Corner Massachusetts avenue, STRICTLY ONE PRICE. cct-3m Open Seturday until 11 p.m. Ir 1s FAST TO FURNISH YOUR HOUSE IF YOU KNOW HOW. coo RRR ERE ppp pees J cc RR FO D £, BRR Ee op Bf 18 A GREAT HELP AND Grooaws Masora Cxevrr Horse 819, K21 AND 823 7TH ST. N.W., Is helping more poopie today than ever before im Ys history Its credit aystem ts the easiest and most iberal ever Gevieed, and @iffers materially frum any var opar- Sted tn thie city. EASY WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PA! No NoTPS To MIGN And 6 per cent discount on all bills paid within thirty days, Everything sold on credit at cash prices, THAT PARLOM SUTT Ta plush of hair cloth for @28 cash or you bus quality as you can find in an furniture house im Washington—Brocatelle and we are selling them Tapestry—Wiiton Rug, &., wain which we invite youto du store at our price. THA? BRUSSELS CARPET At G0c. per yard cash, or fie per yardon credit, te reliable through and through so is the Ingrain Car petat ibe. ver yard cash, or 0c. per yard on time, All carpet made and laid free of extra cost. No charge for waste in matching tirures THAT OAK EXTENSION TABLE At @4.25 cash, or €4.500n credit, will seat six per sons comfortably. See the forty-pound Hair Mattress we sell for €7.50 cash—#8 on credit. Woven wire springs, @2.-5 cash; $2.50 on credit. REMEMBER, MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 218, B21, RUS thet ow, ‘Bet. Hand Inte SSS hea SBT Cor. 7th and D sts. nw. And now, tf autumn weather brings tooth. ache, we can fill the excruciating cavities ‘without pain and restore the old roots with besutiful gold or porcelain crowns. If you Prefer to bave them out, remember our reputation for pure, fresh eas and skilifal extreoting. In short, if there isanything wrong inside your mouth you will do well