Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1894, Page 3

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To the rear. 8, By the right and left flanks, from direct step. 9. Fall out. 10. Mark time. 11. Short step. 12. Double time. 13. Short step, double time. 14. Mark time, double time. iar og, step, steps. double time. t 17. Back step. ack and resume arms. Part Il.—1. Open ranks. 2 Present. 3. Carry. 4 Right shoulder. 5. Carry. 6. ort. 7%. Carry. 8. Order. 9% Port. 10. Order. 11. Right shoulder. 12. Port. 13. Right shoulder. 14. Order. 15. Fix bayonet. 16. Carry. 17. Charge bayonet. 18. Order. 19. bayonet. 20. Order. 21. Port. 22. Unfix bayonet. 23. Rifle salute. 24. Close ranks. 25. Stack arms. 26. Parade rest. Part Iil.—1. Load. 2. Fire two volleys at 200 yards, same objective. 3. Fire one vol- ley at 250 yards, same objective. 4. Fire one volley at 150 yards, new objective. 5. Fire one volley at 300 yards, new objective. 6. Cease firing, load. 7. Fire at will at 200 yards. 8. Open and close chamber. Part IV.—1. March in line and halt. 2. Right and left turn (quick and double time). 3. Company right and left. 4. Marching in line, pass obstacle. 5. Oblique in line and halt. 6. Oblique in fours, mark time and resume oblique. 7. Form column of files. 8. Form fours. 9. Form column of twos. 10. Form fours. 11. Form line. Advance, in double time, 100 yards, halting and. firing kneeling twice, with blank cartridges; then retire company over same ground in double time, halting and firing lying down to orig- inal front twice, with blank cartridges. 12. Marching in line at a right shoulder—halt. 13. Place company in march, arms at an order. 14. Halt company at a carry. 15. Halt company at a port. 16. Change file closers to opposite flanks, while marching. 17. Form line toward file closers. 18. Form line to the front. 19. Being in line—double time—execute the following without chang- ing to quick time. March in column of fours to the front from the right; oblique to the left; oblique to the right; change direc- tion to the left; form line to the left; march to the'rear, twice; march in column of fours | to the front from the left; form line on the | left. The Instructions. For the tmformation of the cadets, the following instructions have been attached to the program. 1. Movements will be executed in the order of atrangement given in the program. 2. It is not to be understood that each movement in every case can be executed from the preceding one. The movements will be given and you are expected to use your own means to execute them. 3. Any movement passed will be marked “oO” and cannot be taken up. 4. The company will be marched upon the drill ground and formed in line fifteen yards in front of the judges and reported to the senior officer of the board. 5. When marching, the distance passed over must be sufficiently great to enable the judges to determine the proficiency of each command. scribed movement must be fully executed before passing to the next on the pi EB 6. At ‘the conclusion of the drill the com- pany will be marched to the grand stand and presented to the judges. ———— The rate of steerage passage from Europe to America, owing to the rate war, has been cut down to $14 to continental ports, In every instance the pre- | RAILROAD ROUTES The Citizens’ Straggle for Fifteen Years Graphically Related. A REPORT 70 THE HOUSE COMMITTEE Grade ‘Crossings and the Occu- pation of the Streets. COST OF PROPOSED PLAN Mr. Evan H. Tucker, in behalf of the Northeast Washington Citizens’ Associa- tion, today submitted the following state- ment to the House District committee: “Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the committee: In order to show what has been proposed in the past for the solution of the vexatious question of defining the routes of the steam failways in the District of Co- lumbia, and to relieve the public of the dan- gerous and annoyances of grade crossings, which,as shown by a statement herein con- tained, have been so disastrous in causing loss of life, limb and property; in order to dispel from the minds of the committee the impression which may have been formed from a statement made by a representative of the company that one of the nothing had been done for the settle- ment of this question has been the lack of unanimity of opinion of the citizens in re- gard to plans; and to show that this ques- tion has been gone over in the past, that every plan proposed has. been thoroughly considered, and that the pian which we now Propose seems to be the only solution of the problem which may be attainable, we find it n to enter into the history of the subject; we will make the statement brief, however, giving merely synopsis without attempting to enter into details. “We herein also submit statements and evidence which will prove conclusively that our plan is beyond criticism in regard to its practicability, and the future needs have been so carefully considered and provided for as to leave no doubt as to the ade- quacy of the proposed plan for supplying all facilities required for all time. Plans Which Have Been Proposed. The agitation for the removal of the grade crossings was begun about fifteen years ago, and on the 23d of February, 1881, Con- gress passed “an act to authorize the Com- missioners of the District of Columbia to recommend @ proper site for a union rail- road depot in the city of Washington and for other .”" In accordance with that act the Commissioners, on December 5, 1881, submitted their report—Sen. miss. doc. No. 15, first session, Forty-seventh This report contains maps, plans, estimates, and reasons at length for its recommendation of a union depot at the intersection of Virginia and Maryland avenues, where the act of March 8, 1871, lecated the depot of the Baltimore and Po- tomac , and where its present freight depot is, and proposed several routes for the Baltimore and Ohio to reach that point. The matter was discussed by the public and the press, all favorii the idea of a union depot, but nothing aes done by Con- gress. In 1882 Lieut. Green of the District engineer’s office reported a plan—see Com- missioners’ report for 1882, page 145—in which he speaks of the removal of the Baltimore and Ohio as a necessity, and recommendéd one of two routes; first, to unite their two tracks outside of the city, cress Boundary street at 15th street east, skirt along the Eastern branch east of the jail, and come through a tunnel parallel with that of the Baltimore and Potomac, and thence alongside of the latter to the union depot; or, second, unite the tracks as above, run down 12th street east, by tun- nel under the hill, and under North Caro- lina avenue, coming out at New Jersey ave- nue, and thence alongside of the Baltimore and Potomac to a union depot. Another Pl ‘as to tunnel at 1ith street, still an- other at 5th street, and still another to unite with the line of the Baltimore and Potomac néar Bladensburg, and thence across the Eastern branch, and on the present line of the Baltimore and Potomac to a union depot. -The citizens almost unani- mously and persistently favored the union of the tracks outside of the city, the route gas the Eastern branch, and a union de- The Union Depot Proposition. Various hearings were had before the House commilttee in 1886-7. After one of those hearings, in 1886, Mr. Cowan, at- torney for the Baltimore and Ohio, and Mr. Douglas, its engineer, followed Messrs. Dodge, Church and Chapel, who represent- ed the citizens, out irto the hall and said to them that ff the citizens would ,take hold and help. the Baltimore and Ohio to get around below Pernsylvania avenue to @ union depot, or into a separate one along side of the Baltimore and Potomac, they would run their tracks on any line the citizens might designate. We agreed to that proposition at once and the special committee on raflroads of the citizens’ com- mittee of one hundred, representing all parts of the District, early in the session of 1887, made an elaborate report on the subject of embracing both roads. See copy of report of thirty-two printed pages with maps showing alternate routes for the Baitimcre and Ohio. See report, pages 26 to 32, and maps, as to routes recommended. This report, like all the others, insisted on the union of the Baltimore and Ohio tracks outside of Boundary street, and recom- mended that they go southeast of 15th street along the Eastern branch and thence alongside of the Baltimore and Potomac to a depot to be located on reservation 17, south of the Capitol, with its freight depot on the north side of Boundary at head of New York avenue; or, as an alternative route, to come down 5th street in a cut and tunnel under the hill under North Caro- lina avenue onto reservation 17, and in either case to cross the Long bridge on equal terms with the Baltimore and Poto- mac so they could have a southern con- nection, which was one of the great objects of the Baltimore and Ohio. The Citizens Were Unanimous. There was perfect unanimity of the citi- zens in favor of putting the Baltimore and Ohio in all respects on a par with the Bal- timore and Potomac, and of the route via the Eastern branch. The only point on which there was any difference of opinion was as to the best point for the location street east. ern branch route, proposed by the citizens, and on September 20, 1887, Engineer Doug: las addressed a letter to Engineer Commi: sioner Ludlow, tracks outside of Boundary street, come down 2d strect, enter tunnel at 2d street, and curve to the west, coming out into Virginia avenue below the Capitol. (See Sen. Hearings, p. 16.) To this objection was made that it would affect the new li- brary building, and would not remove the grade crossings in East Washington. October 8, ISS7, Engineer Doughis ad- dressed another letter to the Commission- ers, saying: “We will not object to the removal of the tracks of the Washington and Metropolitan branches from the pres- ent streets between Boundary street and the terminal of these lines (the present Baltimore and Ohio depot) provided our Washington branch is connected with the Metropolitan branch north of and’ near | Boundary street and the two lines occupy | 2d street,” and thence to a union depot. (See Sen. Hearings, p. 15.) This plan was presented to the Senate committee by Douglas and Cowan January 29, Hearing, p. 156. The B. and 0. Objects. November 15, 1887, the Commissioners in response to a letter from the chairman of the. Senate District committee of March 8, 1887, sent a full report, with maps, etc., in which they speak in strong terms of the in- | jury to East Washington by the presence of | the Baltimore and Ohio tracks and its many grade crossings, and of “the unnecessary burdens imposed upon the public by both of the steam railroads and the frequent and urgent appeals to Congress for redress on the part of the District goverriment and the citizens,” and recommended the union de- pot at Virginia and Maryland avenues, but objected to tunnelling so near the Capitol or the Library (the company had proposed 1st street or 2d street. See Sen. Hearings, , and instead, that they should tunnel lith street east, taking up all other | tracks, etc. The company declined this proposition, and the citizens still insisted on the Eastern branch route, because the 11th street route would still leave grade crossings. At the same time Mr. Douglass, in an interview with our citizens’ committee, admitted that our plan of going by the Eastern branch would save the company a quarter of a ‘THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 97 million dollars, as compared with the one requiring the long tunnel at 11th street or 12th street. The matter. was by the Senate, which,by a instructed the Commissioners to plan “for a final settlement of railroad question,” both street and steam roads. The Senate District committee held hearings on the subject from November 21, 1887, to January, 1889, which were published | for the use of the committee, and cover nearly 300 pages, one-half on steam rail- ‘The Powerful Pennsylvania Company. These hearings were almost exclusively with the officers of the two railroad com- panies, some of the citizens being allowed a hearing at the close. At these hearings the powerful Pennsylvania Railroad Company appeared on the scene, and $bjected in toto to a union depot, or permitting the Balti- more and Ohio to cross the Long bridge, or even to go below the avenue at all. (See Hearings, p. 186 and following.) And, as usual, that company had its way. From that day all hope of a union depot was abandoned. Then the citizens of East Washington turned their attention to get- ting rid of the grade crossings of the Balti- more and Ohio alone. At a public hearing before the Commissioners in 1892 the engi- neer admitted the necessity for better ter- minal facilities, and exhibited plans for a new depot they proposed to build, precisely as this bill contemplates, but the company wanted to come in partly on grade and Partly in a cut. The Commissioners, in their to the Senate committee on Senate bill 1740, known as the Faulkner bill, of January 20, 1892, again recommended, first, a union depot where the Baltimore and Potomac now is, the Baltimore and Ohio tracks to reach it by the Eastern branch route, without grade crossings; or, second (if there could not be a union depot), that the Baltimore and Ohio shall enter via Delaware avenue on a via- duct, as the present bill provides, the com- Pany to abandon all other tracks, and to establish its freight yard at New York and Florida avenues, formerly Boundary street. The viaduct plan had been frequently sug- gested by the citizens, and in the winter of 1892 it was announced that such a plan had been considered and practically agreed upon in the Senate committee. The citizens heartily indorsed the viaduct as a perma- nent remedy, as it would do away with all grade crossings; and it was understood that the company accepted that plan. The Vinduct Plan Approved. For the past year and ashalf it has been generally understood that the B. and O. had settled on the viaduct plan, and it has been so announced time and again, the only Points made by the company being, first, i they would build it of stone ingtead of iron, and, second, that they preferred the loop to the stub plan. It is not true that the delay has been caused by a disagree- ment of the citizens as to route or plan. We agreed at once to their proposition to go below Pennsylvania avenue and across Lot bridge, and we agi , as did the Commis- sioners, that the route should be via East- ern branch. When it appeared to be settled that they could not go below Pennsylvania avenue we first asked that they stop at H street, and when we could get no action on that bill we agreed, without a dissenting voice, to the viaduct plan, as the petitions cea with this committee abundantly tes- At a public hearing before the Commis- sioners February 29, 1892, Mr. Douglas, their engineer, himself said “there was serl- ous objections to the road coming in by two sets of tracks from different directions,” and yet that is what we now understand they insist on doing, even if on a viaduct. According to the in Senate report 1379, second session Fifty- second Congress, page 49, the two steam railroads occupy 1,158,325 square feet of government property, including streets, the steam and street roads occupying 6,483,544 square feet, for which,with their franchises, they have never paid one cent! According to Senator Morrill’s statement in the Rec- ord of January 3, 1888, page 6366, the B. and O. company owns 535,673 square feet of ground, mostly in the city, on which it was taxed $2,799.36; on its tracks and equi ments,$2,079.18,and on its depot and grot $960.27—a total of $5,838.81. Danger of Grade Crossings. We have spoken of the dangerous grade ercssings. In order to show that we have rot magnified the importance of this point we submit a statement showing the actual number of deaths and serious injuries caused by casualties on the grade tracks of the two steam railroads in the District of Columbia, figures being furnish- ed from the police records, This statement shows that the total num- ber of persons killed and seriously injured by the two roads from 1873 to 1893 is 302. The report further shows that instead of a sparsely settled commons, as was the con- dition of Northeast Washington when the , 18094—-TWELVE PAGE railroad was built, it is now the center of a large population. An enumeration of the Streets and avenues crossed by the main stem branch of the B. and O., with grade at each crossing, compared with the pres- ent established grade, forms ‘an interest- ing feature of the report. An answer is given to the statement con- tained in the printed argument submitted by the attorney for the company, “that the provisions of House bill 3425 would cause an expenditure of four or five millions of dollars,” by quoting the estimate which was carefully prepared by the Engineer Commissioner and others, as follows: Cost of viaduct from Florida avenue to North Capitol street, 1 mile and 45 feet, at $970,000 per mile (estimate by Engineer Commissioner D.C.) Cost of passenger station, as proposed by B. and O. R. R. Co.,in_connection with Senate bill 1740, Fifty-second Con- gress, first session (known as the loop bill). Estimate by Appleton P. Clark, jr., archi- tect za ra Cost of car sheds. (Estimate by Appleton P. Clark)... Cost of connecting the t branches of the road, and other changes proposed by the Engineer Commissioner, and estimated for by him.... Allowance for judgments which might be granted for damage to private property, and for other contingencies ‘$980,000.00 200,000.00 100,000.00 834,976.00 200,000.00 Total cos! -$1,814,976.00 ‘To Connect the Two Branches. A letter addressed to Mr. Tucker by Com- missioner Powell is included in the report with estimates in detail. The letter is as follows: “In compliance with your request, I in- close an estimate of cost for a double-track railroad connecting the Washington and Ohio railroad by way of Ivy City on the Metropolitan branches of the Baltimore and location as shown in the blue print which of the.union depot, and tunneling at 15th | you handed me, and which is returned | herewith. You will notice that the estimate | proposing to unite their | The moment there appeared to be a pros- | includes a surface road from the Metropoli- pect of the Baltimore and Ohio getting be- | tan branch to T street, and a four-tracked low Pennsylvania avenue, it refused to do masonry viaduct from Q street to Florida as it had agreed, as to following the East- | avenue, and that the total footing of cost is $309,219. The estimate was made by Mr. c. B. Hunt, assistant engineer. I have looked it over and find that it is reasonable and fair, except that the right of way be- tween the two branches, I think, should be fifty feet wide instead of thirty-three feet;at the same price, this would add $25,757 to the estimate, making the total $334,976.” In conclusion the report states: “In regard to the business depression, the financial stringency and the ability of the company to comply with the provisions of this bill at the present time, will state that we are informed that the company is now building a tunnel in Baltimore at a cost of eight mil- lions of dollars; that the company recently negotiated a loan of three millions for the extension of its lines in the south and west, and, according to a recent statement by the president of the company, the stock of the ‘Washington branch of the road is paying | dividends at the rate of 10 per cent per an- num and the common stock at the rate of about 5 per cent. In view of the above facts the statement is justified that when the company wants two millions of dollars for the increase of its terminal facilities in Washington there will be no difficulty in procuring the desired amount. “We now ask this honorable committee to report favorably upon this bill, as we be- Neve that our cause is just, and our request is reasonable; and in asking Congress for favorable action we feel that we are not asking that body to exercise any power which is not fully authorized by law, and there should be no further delay in settling for all time this vexatious question, and giving the free use of the streets and nues to the public, to whom they belong. —____ Skating on Bicycle Wheels, Mr. S. W. Finch of this city has attracted considerable attention and excited much] curiosity by gliding along the streets on a pair of machines which seem to be a com- bination of roller skates and bicycles. Each skate has two wheels, six inches in diam- eter, one wheel in front and one behind the foot.- The wheels are provided with pneu- matic tires and mounted on ball bearings. ‘An ingenious brake fs provided. Mr. Finch claims to be able to travel fast as a man on a bicycle and with less effort. —_ The Methodist bishons in session at Al- bany, N.Y., were last evening given a recep- tion by Gov. Flower. bil a CITIZEN TRAIN IN COURT ‘Ho Leotured Last Night Without Procur- ing a License. Another Man, However, Was Respon- sible, and Train Was Released to Return to New York. Citizen George Francis Traifl of psycho and ego fame made another of his sensa- tional appearances before the public today. This time it was as the defendant in a case in the Police Court. He was charged with giving an entertainment for gain with- out taking out a license. Last evening Citizen Train delivered a lecture at Masonic Temple, and owing to the newspaper publicity that was given to his arrival in Washington yesterday, there was @ large crowd in the hall, notwithstanding the fact that the lecture had but little advertised. At the conclusion of the talk Citizen Train was called upon to show his license, a do¢ument which he did not have. Officer Eaton then felt compelled to take him to the police station, which eons Citizen Train immensely, for, after his little children in Madison Square, he does love above all else to get into the toils of the law. But his troubles were just beginning, for, to save him, he couldn’t keep arrested. He was asked to leave collateral for his ap- pearance in court this morning. As to Collateral. “But You wouldn't expect a eyite to have money in his you?” asked Citizen Train. He explained it in this manner to a Star reporter this morning: “Now, I may own a half of the city of Omaha and a large share of other worldly goods besides, but a Coxey man couldn’t be expected to realize on a city right away, you know. And, do you know, they wouldn't lock me up! It's @ shame. Why, when I meet a lot of nice fellows like those policemen I would much rather stay at the station than go back to my hotel. They are such good company. But they wouldn’t let me stay and told me to appear in the Police Court tifis morning. Officer Eaton came for me and I insisted on paying the fare to the court. Didn’t suppose the government could afford it. Am having hard luck nowadays. Can’t t arrested any more as I used to. Mr. ton is one of the most polite and courte- ous policemen I ever met and I think he would have accommodated me if he could.” The citizen’s appearance in court this morning was entirely in keeping with the character of the man. It was a curious scene. He was told to stand up while the n& | charge was read to him. He refused point blank. “Guilty or not guilty?” “T am guilty of not paying a license, for I did not know one was required of me.” A Question of Etiquette. Judge Kimball then insisted on his stand- up. ‘Why should I be compelled to stand up while I am charged with a crime that I did not commit. Is it simply the custom of the court, or is there any law that covers this point?” “Stand up.” “I decline. There ts no reason why I should stand up any more than the judge or the clerk.” Judge Kimball was evidently provoked at this technical point raised on . He hur- ried through a law book, but could find no statute covering the point at issue. Then in a mollifying voice: “Now, Mr. Train, ordinarily, in such a case, I would send the offender to jail for contempt of court. But I know you too well. I have heard you lecture often, and I understand your peculiarities. I have no intention of letting you make a martyr of yourself. I will waive the point and allow ver ‘thank ‘you, Judge, courtesy. - you, for your '. ard I can assure you I will not meet it Paes ec, In aa to your onor, stand to show my respect for. an upright judge.” . The evidence in the case showed quickly that there was no fault either intentional or technical on the part of eccentric Citizen Train. The fact was developed that the lecture Was delivered at the request of a Mr. Searle, editor of a local paper called the Telegram, who had secured the hall for him, and was to receive the proceeds of the lecture. He presumed that proper arrangements had been made, and that a license for the hall covered all the enter- tainments that might be given there. He also raised the point that under the circum- stances he was no more ible than a single performer in a theatrical company where the manager is answerable. Usual- ly he lectured for charity, but in this pres- ent case he didn’t like the word, and pre- ferred to say that he did it as a favor to a Poor printer. “How much am I fined?” asked the citi- zen. A Change of Plea. “I don't know that I am going to hold you. It is clear that the other man is the responsible one. But you have pleaded guilty. You had better withdraw-the plea and enter one of not guilty.” “I am only too glad to do anything to oblige so courteous a judge.” This was done and the case was dismiss- ed, Later Citizen Train told a Star reporter that his arrangements to secure Metzerott Hall for a number of lectures had been abandoned. The dangers menacing the country had been averted by his coming over in time and there was no further ne- cessity for his staying. “And I am going to leave town this af- ternoon or tonight. I went, to get back to the children in New York. Come and see me there. I said in my lecture last night that The Star's report of that interview with me yesterday was the most admirable piece of newspaper work I have ever seen. “It was amazing. Come and see me in Madison Square Park, with the little chil- dren all about me. Good bye, my young friend. No, I will not shake hands with you, I will tip my hat to you, but I have not shaken hands with any man in four- teen. years. Good bye, but say, isn't it too bad that I can’t get arrested any more. I do so love to have my little joke.” And Citizen Train, preceded by his ego and followed by his psycho, or vice versa, wafted his fascinating presence out of the court house, with the statement that he would probably never lecture again. JENKE AND HAWKINS. The Former Guilty as Indicted and the Latter Acquitted. District Attorney. Birney mide the clos- ing argument for the government yesterday afternoon in the case of Augustus Jenkins end Frederick Hawkins, charged with the murder of Benjamin Shepherd by stabbing him on January 22 last. Shortly. after 4 o'clock the jury retired, and in two hours decided on a verdict. Judge Cole, however, did not return to the court room until 8:30 o'clock, when the twelve men filed into the regm and de- clared Jenkins to be guilty as indicted, and Hawkins not guilty. eee Death of Mrs. Jos. P. Morgan. Much sorrow was caused among the mem- bers of the metropolitan police force by the death of Mrs. Morgan,wife of Officer Joseph P. Morgan, which occurred late yesterday afternoon. Officer Morgan has been a mem- ber of the force for thirty-two years, and as a mark of respect the police of the eighth precinct will attend in a body the lady’s funeral, which is to take place on Sunday. Mr. Hatton Much Better. Mr. Frank Hatton was very much better today than he has been at any time since he received his sudden paralytic stroke, and the improvement in his condition has been as steady as it has been grateful to his family and friends. Owing to the unceas- ing. stream of inquiries that has been kept going over the telephone wires night and day since Mr. Hatton's affliction, the in- strument at his residence has been cut off to prevent further annoyance. — Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the Clerk of the court to the following: Owen J. Murphy of Baltimore, Md., and Annie E. Tumelty of Washington; Alfred W. Bryan of New York, N. Y., and Isabella Proctor of Washington; William M. Dangerfield and Sophia Davis; Robert H. Harrison and Lottie Davis. ————. Office for a Woman. The civil service commission will hold an examination on Monday next of applicants for appointment as matron in the Indtan service in the state of Washington. Appli- cation blanks can be obtained at the office of the commission, corner 8th and E streets. Only women between twenty-five and fifty- five years of age are eligible for this office. eres Bee Badée 0 5 a 9 9 3 10 SUEST UE EP ER TEST CE TEE FOR RENT (Stables FOR RENT (Stores). FO! ‘LE (Lots). FOR SALE (Misce! FOR SALE <Pianos)..... HORSES AND VEHICLES. Tit tt ttt i 1 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 10 11 u 1 20 1 10 uu n ® 10 5 un 9 11 Page 1i Page 1) 10 11 n ptt pet u 3 n 1 n n n 10 10 10 10 10 1 arty iff SUBURBAN PROPERTY. ; TCE IN TOMORROW'S STAR. Some of Its Contents, Which Will Be Found Particulaly Interesting. Tomorrow's Star will contain the first installment of a short serial story by How- ard Fielding, entitled “Old Eli's Favorite Son.” It is a college story, and treats of the prevaling athletic craze in a very orig- inal and unique manner. The satire is keen ‘Dut inoffensive, and in view of the prom- inence of outdoor sports in college life just now, the story will be of general public in- terest. The plot hinges on the distressing fact that the last member of the Bangs family, who have always been famous ath- letes, is a complete failure, and cannot do anything but study. In order that the fame of tHe family name may be upheld, an ath- letic double for young Bangs is secufed, who personates him in the athletic field, while the real Bangs appears only in the class room. The complications which result give unlimited opportunity for clever de- scription and humorous situations. The story ‘will be sui:ably illustrated. This, however, is only one of the many fegtures of tomorrow's Star, which will be found of particular interest. The following are a few of them: IN THE DISMAL SWAMP (illustrated). A unique account of a trip to Lake Drum- mond, written expressly for The Star by W. J. Lampton. DISCORD IN COLORS (illustrated). ‘Why a woman should show individuality in her dress and study her own person- ality. DISORDERLY IN PARIS (illustrated). Sterling Hellig in an interesting manner tells what happens to an American who gets Intoxicated in the French capital. WARM AND NOT: WARM (lllustrated). Some of the taking new designs in wraps "of medium weight. MODERN SHANGHAI (illustrated). Frank G. Carpenter in a@ breezy letter tells how the foreigners live in the Paris of the Pacific. WONDERS OF ROCKS. The oddities of minerals by scientists and some of the problems that experts have to solve. A SPEAKER'S POWER. How he can practically control ail the House legislation and how the vexation of new members has to give way to submission. ™ A GENIUS AT THE DOOR. Something about the man who showed the government ‘how to make bullets. MY NEIGHBOR. A capital story by Mae S. Thyng. Athletics will be covered in a comprehen- sive and thorough manner. There will be interesting articles on base ball,- tennis, bicycling, polo and other out-of-door sports. —— ‘The Dismal Swamp Canal. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: The article on the Dismal Swamp canal in yesterday's Star contains some imis- statements regarding the country traversed by this once important waterway. The canal is only about twenty-five miles long and connects the Elizabeth river with Al- bemarle sound. Its summit level is about twenty feet above tide water, ‘ten miles away. Some of the most productive farms in the state are along the line of this canal, and the inhabitants, as a rule, are intelligent and well-to-do farmers. Some of Norfolk's most solid business men—lawyers and merchants—were born and’ raised here in this “isolated region.” The “swamp” sent into the army of the confederacy some of its bravest officers. The superintendent of schools of the county of Norfolk resides on a well-cultivated estate in the “sw: a Ex-Postmaster Lindsay of Portsmouth owns and cultivates 3,000 acres bordering the canal. Capt. J. G. Wallace has a ‘fine and well-cultivated farm in the very heart of the swamp, within rifle shot of the “Lake of the Dismal Swamp.” At this point is a post office, where Washington morning papers are received the same day of their publication, and a telegraph office keeps the natives in touch with the outside world. The western side of the canal is undrained swamp. If the locks in the canal were removed the problem of draining the whole swamp would be solved. The water would flow out at either end and the rich, mellow soil of the morass soon become a waving field of corn, suffi- cient to feed and support all the unem- ployed Coxeyites in the country. s. —_———__. The Centennial Tablet. 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