Evening Star Newspaper, May 26, 1894, Page 7

THE PRIZE WON Company D of the High School Cadets the Victors. A SPLENDID DRILL PUT UP Good Result of Captain Smith's Practice Work. now Prize Company D. In the of the members of his command, on the pages of history, and the company itself hes reached the pirinacle of happi- ress. Before the other eigst companies of the High School regiment and in the pres- ence of a mighty throng, a board! of judges, consisting of three army officers, yesterday afternoon officially declared, at the Na- mith, Co. D. tional Base Ball Park, that company D had surpassed each of its contemporaries in competitive drill, and was therefore en- titled to carry the regimental prize banner and be decorated with individual red rib- bons. In striking contrast to Thursday, weather was idea! for such an exhiMtion. The grand stand and uncovered seats held a noisy and representative crowd, and ands of young ladies dressed in vari-colored garments added much to the attractiveness the of the scene. A much larger number of persons were in attendance than on the previous day, and the members of the first battalion were determined to do or dle. The cries of the roote:s seer” stronger after a rest over night, and every boty was excited and anxious. Company C, under Captain Page, opened the exercises promptly on time, and as the boys marched across the base ball diamond they were received with unstinted applause. ‘The judges had already appeared, and were Prepared to do the closest kind of scoring. As Captain Page's men stacked arms, on Tiffe fell, and with it to a certain extent chance of the little boys carrying off the trophy. The right and left hand salutes were slightly uneven. The captain had evi- dently indulged in considerable thinking, for at “open ranks” the front of his comi- pany glanced to the right, but did not raise their left arms, as is customary in dressing. It is said that Lieutenant French interprets tactics as did Captain Page, and the army officer ought to know, for he had much to do in preparing the drill regula- tions. As a rule, the firings of company C ‘were good, but at cease firing one man in the front rank was a little hasty, and thereby marred the even appearance of the company. Several men found it necessary kneel and lie down, the effect produced was excellent. The right guide became tangled up with the center four during the execution of “on right into line.” One four the t when “left forward while the company ‘and after halting in r. Flowers and en- i H business-|! e and military manner, betokened that things were going decidedly warm and in right there and then. The organization was company D. Capt. Smith handled himself and his company in a most soldier- manner, which was natural,for he eomes is a military family. The boys drilled with a fast and snappy cadence that was “efreshing. In halting in line from left Capt. Adino Page, Co. C. oblique one corporal dropped his rifle, but with that exception the balance of the drill, as viewed from the press gallery, was far beyond criticism, and the little fellows had hard work to hear the commands of Capt. Smith above the din that followed the final salute to the chairman of th: board of judges. Capt Test and company B were the next to try conclusions. Owing to a resignation Capt Test but recently became identified | with companyB. and therefore worked un- | der a tage. The exhibition of his | was slow and deliberate. It was mecessary to correct one stack, and shortly aitef all the army officers dulled their pen- | ceils when the commanding officer forgot | his program and half way resumed arms | — pany resumed arms very well. The left guids slipped while moving back at the it order of “open ranks.” cast his ey es to nets” when the orbs should have been square to the front. At stack one man near the right of the company in the rear rank was very unsteady. A jumble re- sulted at “fours left about” because one @rifler forgot which was right and which left. The movements in double time earned applause, and as company A disap- peared many of the spectators were firmly of-the opinion that it was entitled to the i prize: "The retired to consult in regard to hein’ cok ie went aeasiee ae Motint Pieasant Drum and Bugle Corps, of sixty pieces, interested the assemblage, the "ttle tots presenting a very gaudy appear- ance in their bright souave uniforms. The ine companies of cadets were formed in regiment front, and moved half-way down the field successively by battalions. Col. Skhinér then put his command through the manual of arms, and the four hundred ca- dets responded as one man to his orders, the sight being one seldom witnessed. Company D to the Front. The appearance of the judges caused a hush to creep over the multitude. In com- pany with Engineer Commissioner Powell, Capt. Chase, with the eagerly sought for prize banner and red ribbons, and accom- panied by Lieuts. French and Whithey, ad- vaneed to a position beside Col. Skinner. 7%, There He Is! ‘The latter then called for Regimental Ad- jutant Meloy, who, after saluting and re- instructions, advanced to Capt. Smith and directed that officer to move his table and ac- practi in heaven. Com: sented arms, the aeptain saluted, and Com- missioner Powell presented the trophy, with an appropriate and complimentary address. pany D pre- ‘The prize winner took its place in line, Col. Skinner commanded “Fours right, march and, headed by the drum corps, the regi- ment of Yaskington. High School a Marched through the crow: ‘om |grounds and to the Central School, on O » Where the parade was dismissed. : ¢°The Winners Celebrate. As. De Wolf Hopper says so emotionally, “Somewhere in this favored land bands are Playing and somewhere hearts are light,” but “such fs ¢ertainly not the case at the Bastern, Western or Business High Schools. Joy unconfined is felt by just one-fourth of the Central. Life possesses no bright spot for the others. Until a late hour last evening company D celebrated its victory in every manner. im- aginable. It is the prize company, and: in- tends that every citizen of Washington hall reajize that fact. The dacision of the judges was perfectly just, and the boys cherish no hard feelings. Once more the annua! competitive drill of the High School Cadets has been fought, rita companw D and Capt. Smith the vic- rs. Roster of Prize Company D, Captain, Alfred T. Smith; first Meutenant, Charles R. Olberg; second Ieutenant, John L. Norris, jr.;first sergeant, —- Eastman; second sergeant, C. V. Chadwick; third ser- geant, J.’R. Gunton; fourth sergeant, J. T. Hottel; fifth sergeant, R. C. Caldwell; cor- poral H. A. Auer, W. L. English, Kleiner, ‘Snyder; privates, T. W. Abel, Archibald, JaF. Babcock, 8. W. Bogan, J. C. Claudy, H.W. Cramer, G. W. Daizell, K. 8. Du- Bois, W. P. Ennis, 3. M. Gaines, J. C. Hamilton, O. P. Hatton, C. EB. Hood, W. L. Jolly, T. P. Kelley, C. ris, W. L. Reed, C. G. Smith, J. R. Van Horn, Ex Whitcomb, H. W. Wild, W. C. Williams, H. S. Wood, O. D. Young. Maj. Ross Informed. Maj. Burton R. Ross, the drill instructor of the cadets, was the first man to learn the name of the winning company, Ac- cording to custom, as soon as the judges had artived at a decision the three strolled toward the popular major, and a brief but intéresting conversation ensued. “What. are the names of the captains of the first battalion?” asked Capt. Chase, with a smile upon‘his lips. Maj. Ross told him and waited with an expectant air, but Capt. Chase only smiled. Then the major leaned over and placed an ear close to the “ay, officer’s face. “How.do you pronounce the name of the captain of company D?” remarked Capt. Chase, to break the silence. “Well,” said the major. “it’s a very dif- ficult name to pronounce, its a | very dificult name to spell. It’s spelled | S-m+t-h.” | The smile on Capt. Chase’s face broke | loose and expanded into a broad grin as he | took a Pigce of paper and wrote upon it | “Captain Smith, corapany D.” “Does that go for the prize?” asked Maj. Ross with bated breath, “On your life,” was the terse but elo- | quent reply, and a few minutes later the whole assemblage knew the result. a ‘AGUE CONFERENCE. EPWORTH LE. Opening Session Begun at Pittsburg Thursday Night. The third annual convention of the fourth general conference district of the Epworth League began Thursday evening at Pitts- burg, in the Smithfield Street M. E. Church. Over 600 delegates from Baltimore, Philadel- phia, central Pennsylvania, Erie, West Vir- ginia, Washington and Pittsburg confer- efcas were present. The convention will last four days, and except for the services at the Smjthfeid M. E. Church Thursday, tlie ses- sion wili be held in the old city hall. Ex- tensive preparations have been made there. In addition to the routine business of the convention, attractive features have been Provided to add to the enjoyment of the visiting delegates, who will be entertained while there at the homes of members of the jeM.E. Churches of Pittsburg and Alleghany. Many prominent ministers of the church will be in attendance during the confer- ence. The session Thursday consisted of re- gious exercises followed by addresses of welcome by Mr. S. T. Wood, president of the Pittsburg Conference League, and Rev. B. F. Beasell, D. D., presiding elder of the Pittsburg district. Responses were made by Wm. L. Woodcock of Altoona, and Rev. Wm. H. Pickop of Darby, Pa. The ad- dresses were followed by a reception to the delegates, +2. Bicycles for Letter Carriers. If the Post Office Department listens to Postmaster Hessing many letter carriers of Chicago will soon be mounted on wheels and will deliver their mail from bicycles. The postmaster has advised the Post Office De- when “right step” should have been given. One man acted hasty at “port arms” and a | rear rank private assumed the position of | “carry” when the balauce of the company | understood that “order” was the command | uttered. The same individual repeated the | @ror a moment later. lute” w. below the standard. and es might | have been “ did not! partment to use the apportionment for car fare (which amounts to over $20,000 a year) to help the carriers in the outlying districts to procure bicycle: ees =e George Charist and his wife fell from a tight rope on which they were performing Weinesday at Shelbyvile, Tean., and the lniter was fatally injured. see SYS SLO, LATE SPORTING NEWS LOCAL YACHTSMEN INTERESTED. A Race for a Silver Trophy on Memor- 1 Day. Although the Vigilant and the Valkyrie Bre not expected to visit the waters of the Potomee in the near future, a local re- gatta is announced for Memorial doy, May 80, when will be held the second annual regatta ‘of the Capital Yacht Club, a flourishing Washington organization, of- ficered as follows: J. L. Hoeke, commodore; C. ©, J. Norris, vice commodore; I. P. Lib- bey, ‘secretary; C. F. Karr, treasurer, and L. J. Nilson, measurer. Annual regattas with the yachts of the members as contestants, were initiated last year, the first trial of speed proving an un- Qualified ror ‘The coming regatta is to be ae over & course from the buoy off the a to River View, and return. At 8:55 a. m. the first gun will be fired, and five minutes later the start is to be made. A finish must be ed in six hours or the race will be declared off. The entries are thé Adelaide, Capt. Phillips; Acme, Capt. J. L. Hoeke; Florence, C. C. J. Norris; Spartan, C. F. Karr; Greyhound, Arthur Rauterbe: tartle, J. Frank Page; vay, M. Hunter Jones; Hustler, Capt. ison, and Jim-Jim, Capt. Cleary. rr. Rauterberg, on ‘his steam launch, “Alert,” William Knowlton, on the “Gpysy,” and Mr. Eshleman, abcard the “Signa! con- stitute the board of judges. L. J. Nilson will act as starter. As a@ prize the club offers a handsome silver cup, made by the Gorham Manufac- turing Company of Providence, R. I. It is twelve inches in height, with an etching of @ sloop on the side, and is valued at 875. ‘The trophy has been placed on exhibition in a window of Karr’s jewelry store, on ia avenue. The rules of the or- ganization provide that the cup must be won three times to become the property of any individual. a Capt. Allen C. Smith, on the “Startle, was the winner last year, but since that time he has sold his property, and with Commodore ‘Hoeke as a partner purchased the “Acme,” which is an unknown quan- tity, and the subject of je specu- lation among the other contestants, Ex- eitement runs th, and the race is ex- pected to prove close and interesting. The cup will fe presented, with appropriate ceremonies, at the headquarters of the club on @ date several days after the race. Launch of the Speedwell. ‘The Speedwell wes launched yesterday afternoon at Robey’s wharf, foot of 34 street southeast. Mrs. Pitzer did the honors of the christening, and a detachment of the Marine Band furnished music. The Speed- well, which carries fifty persons, was built by Riley Cumberland, and is owned by Messrs. George, W. Gessford, William Gess- ford, Francis Petrola, Dr. Hugh Pitzer, Edward Gessford and Hendricks, who ex- pect to have it entered in the race on the 30th. It was conveyed to the wharf on a large express wagon, headed by the Marine Band and several carriages. A repast was served at the wharf. Among the guests were Mr. C, W. Starswood, Mrs. G. W. Gessford, Miss Cornwell, Mrs. Mason, Miss Mason, Miss Nettie McDonald, Mrs, Corn- well, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Henderson, Miss Bowman, Mr. Oliver Gessford, Miss Gess- ford, Mr. George Cole, Mr. Chris. Arth, jr., Mr. L. Naecker, Mr. Kruger, Mr. Neimon, Mr. George Salvi, Louis -Naecher, Wm. Giaechitti, Al. Fauth, Wm. Esputa, Wm. ¢. Buckingham, C. Nye Fraser, Wm. Gross- kurth, Chas. Uliveria, Dr. Hugh Pitzer, Riley Cumberiand and Wm. A. Fraser. SAVED FROM A SHUT-OUT. Cartwright Hits for a Home Ran at Boston. After a week of rest, occasioned by incle- ment weather, the Washington Base Ball Club yesterday afternoon met the champion Bostons on the Congress Street grounds and Icst the game by a score of 10 to 2. Maul and Nichols did the pitching. Nichols was too strong for Washington, and re- ceived better support than did Schmelz’s twirler. Weshington’s two runs were made in the seventh inning After Tebeau had reached first on a singie, Cartwright sent the sphere over the left-field fence for four bases. The score: 4 k 3 3 2 R.H.O!A.E.| E. 0°03 4 O Lowe, 0 02 FO tbat i 003 00M 1 0 0 0 © O Nasi ° ~11000 Q 12900 o 01343 ° 0201 ° 2 72412 3 Score 00-2 1. ro ash, Cart- Bannon. Double e-McCarthy, Ryaa and Nash: Radi ‘Ward, f First base on balls— Duffy, Nash, Cartwright, Radford, Ward. Hit by Pitched ball—Lowe (2). wright, Tebeau, Time—2:15. Ui Struck out—Maul @.Care- balls—Ryas, McGuire. Other Games. ‘The’ New Yorks batted Kennedy hard when men were on bases, and in that man- ner took the game from Brooklyn. Wet grounds were the cause of many of the numerous errors. Rusie and Farrell, Ken- nedy and Kinslow were the batteries. R. H. 0004118 1-12 14 4 302100006 w 6 Cleveland was proficient in stealing bases and making timely hits, and therefore Pitts- burg failed to win. The batteries were Clarkson and O'Connor, Killen and peck . H. Cleveland... 0000012205 8 2 Pittsburg. 000000011-2 6 2 The other games were prevented by rain. How the Clubs Stand. New York. Brooklyn... wou PO, W. L Pc. Cleveland... 18 6 .750) B: -. 12 18 .480 Philadelphia 17 8 680 Cincinnati. 11 12 1478 Baltimore.. 16 8 .667 St. Louis... 11 16 407 9 .667 Louisville.; 8 14 ‘364 +598 Chicago... 8 16 (333 -481 Washington 8 .23 :115 Amateur Ba The Arsenals have defeated the Postal Clerks by a score of 19 to 8. Norlon and Litz were the battery for the winners. The Brookland Juniors won their second game on Thursday by defeating the Cham- pions by 24 to 4. A few weeks ago they defeated the Originals by a score of 27 to 6. They await challenges from all clubs not over fourteen years. Address J. S. Mc- Namara, Brookland, D. C. The second team of Lansburgh & Bros. have defeated the Young Joyces by a score of 9 to 0. The First Street base ball team have or- ry their team for the season and would ike to hear from all clubs whose players are not over twelve years. Address all challenges to-Arthur Grimes, 112 Ist street northwest. The Arsenals played the Resolutes recent- ly and won by 11 to 2. Batteries, Gilsen and Litz for the Arsenals and Collins and Healy for the Resolutes. The Arsenale are com- posed of men from the United States army, and would like to hear from any amateur team in the city. Address challenges to E. E. Merrill, captain Arsenal Base Ball Club. The Columbias recently defeated a picked nine from the Georgetown College by 5 to 4. The feature of the game was the pitching of Kent and Tisdel for the winners. RACING OVER THE RIVER. Good Attendance Despite Poor Rail- way Accommodations, The second day's racing at the Alexander Island track attracted another good at- tendance, and five fairly interesting events were decided. Two additional bookmakers went on. Three favorites won, and, as the other two winners were well supported, the talent fared rather well. Fred Miller's Larchmont was hardly satisfied with the odds against him, and hence he dumped his hosts of backers. The railroad facili- bors were again about as miserable as pos- sible. The following ig a summary of the day's racing: First race—Six and a half furlongs. $175. Luray, 103 (Clare), 8-5, first; Fagot, 108 (H. Lewis), 4-1, second; Poverty, 105 (Man- love), 10-1, third. Vocalite, Shotover, Alarmer, Mohamed and Brown Charlie also ran. Time, 1.25 1-2. Second race—Six furlongs. $200. Rein D'Or, 98 (Manlove), 3-1, first; Mabel A., 99 (H. Carey), 10-1, second; Doe Burch, 112 (Slack), 8-1, third. King Bird, Rebecca, Pella, Nemo, Columbus, Nora, Theresa and Pocahontas also ran. Time, 1.19 1 Third race—One mile. $250. Queen D'Or, 97 (Manlove), 4-1, first; Fernwood, 108 (H! Lewis), 7-1, second; Larchmont, 105 (Bay- ley), 6-5, third. Lotion, St. John, Brussels, Minnesota and Senator also ran. Time, 1.45 1-2. Fourth race—One-half mile. $200. Turco, 110 (Manlove), 7-6, first; Miss Modred, 115 PALURVAT, MAT <0, (Slack), even, @collen), 20-1, Joris Scocia’ Colt, Little Lou Time, 50. Fifth race—Four and a half furlongs. Selling. $175. Con, Lucy, 10L, (Tt. Care) first; Kime, |. Lewis), ., second; Finance, 104 (Leer), 10-1, third, Mary B.. second; Senator Hill, third. ran. tove—-L WENT Y 100/| which they were placed until the scores for Arrico F., Miss. Do-| the deal are recorded. Law G—A revoke may be claimed at any time before the last trick of the deal in which occurs has been turned and quitted and the scores of that deal but not thereafter. Single-table or mnemonic duplicate—The War Paint, Nubian, Paragon, Chevereuse, | laws of duplicate whist govern where ap- Belah Formosa, Jim also Defeated by Princeton. $ The University of Michigan met Prince- ton yesterday and suffered another defeat. Score by innings: R, | required by law F. Princeton 04207x-21 University 110200—-4 reythe, Hitzerot, of Mich- Altman and Williams; University igan, Bonn, Hanlon and Smetzer. The Latonia Course. The winners yesterday at Latonia were Jacinta, Say On, Lizzie Keller, Contribution and Myrtle. At Gravesend. At Gravesend yesterday two rank out- siders, owned by James McLaughlin, the ex-jockey, won. They were Wernberg in the first race, six furlongs, time 1.17, and Potash, sixth race, five furlongs, 1.05 1-2 The other winners were: Second race, mile and a quarter, Ramapo, 2.14 1-4; third, five furlongs. Glad, 1.06 8-4; fourth, mile and cne-eighth, George Beck, 2.00 1-2; fifth, mile, Dorian, 1.45 1-4; seventh, five furlongs, Romping Girl, 1.05 1-2. THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The Visitors Also Win the Prises in the Doubles. ‘The tournament held under the auspices of the Southern Lawn Tennis Association in the grounds of the Bachelor Club closed yesterday. The principal event was the pro- gress of W. G. Parker and Edwin P. Fis- cher of New York through the various rounds of the doubles to the finals and the winning of the prize. In the first match against W. A. Lieber and C. P. Mitchell, the New Yorkers won two love sets, while in the next round BE. M. Biddle and W. L. Mc- Pherson won two games in the first set and five games in, the next set, which was deuce. J. C. Davidson and J. Shields met the New Yorkers in the finals and won four games in each of the three sets. The champions take back to New York with them the championship bowl, the big lamp, which becomes the property of Parker; the silver shaving set, which belongs to Mr. Fischer, and the first prize in the doubles, the silver-backed hatr brushes. Davidson4 and Shields divide the second prize, which was two solid silver cigarette cases. Biddle defeated McCaminon in the match for the consolation prize, the score being 6-1, 6-0. The finals will be played by Mesers. Biddle and Bethel either today or Monday. There is talk of arranging for a District tournament, to be held some time next month. DUPLICATE WHIST Laws. Regulations Adopted by the Philadel- phia Congress. By far the most important work of the whist congress at Philadelphia yesterday was the final settlement of the laws of duplicate whist. Law A was thrown out entirely, and much mcre detailed substitute was irserted in its stead. The others were greatly extended and classified. These new laws now govern duplicate whist all over the United States. They follow, printed for the first time in full: Duplicate whist is governed by the laws of whist, except in so far as they are modi- fied hy the following special laws: Law A. A game or match consists of any agreed nimber of deals, each of which is played once only by each player. The contesting teams must be of the same number, but may each consist of any agreed number of pairs, one-half of which ot as near thereto as possible, sit north and south, the other half east and west. Eery trick taken is scored, and the match is determined by 2 comparison of the ag- gregate scores won by the competing team: In case the teams consist of an odd nu ber of pairs, each team iu making up such aggregate, adds, as though won by it, the average score of all the pairs seated in the Positions opposite to its odd pair. Each side keeps its own score, and It is the duty of the north and south players at each table to compare the scores there made, and see that they correspond. In case they fail to perform this duty, the east and west scores are taken as correct, and the north and south scores made to correspond thereto. In any match between more than two teams, the team which wins a majority of all the tricks scores the match as won by that number of tricks which it has taken in excess of one-half the total. In a match between two teams, each team wins or loses, as the case may be, by the number of tricks which its aggregate sum exceeds or falls short of the average sum of all the competing teams. In taking averages, fractions are disre- garded and the nearest whole number is taken, one-half counting as a whole, unless it is necessary to take the fraction into ac- count to avoid a tle, in which case the match is scored as won by ‘the fraction of a tric Law B.—Tables may be formed by cutting or by agreement. In two-table duplicate, if the tables are formed by cutting, the four having the pref- erence play at one table and the next four at the other. The highest two at one table are partners with the lowest two at the other. The highest at each table sit north and south; the lowest two, east and west. Law C.—The deal is never lost; in case of a misdeal or of the exposure of a card dur- ing the deal, the cards rhust be redealt by the same player. Law D.—The trump card must be record- ed before the play begins on a slip provided for that purpose. When the deal has been placed, the slip on which the trump card has been recorded must be placed by the dealer on the top of his cards, but the trump card must not be again turned until the hands are taken up for the purpose of overplaying them, at which tie it must be turned and left face downward on the table until it is the dealer’s turn to play to the first trick. The slip on which the trump card is recorded must be turned face down- ward as soon as the trump card is taken up by the dealer. Law FE. If a player is found to have either more or less than his correct number of cards, the course to be pursued is deter- mined by the time at which the irregu- larity was discovered. 1, Where the irregularity ts discovered before or during the original play of the hand there must be a new deal. Il. Where the irregularity is discovered when the hand is taken up for an over- play, and before such overplay has begun, the hand in which the irregularity is so discovered must be sent back to the table from which it was last received and the er- ror there rectified. Ill, Where such irregularity is not dis- covered until after the overplay has begun: In two-tabie duplicate there must be a new deg!; but in a game in which the same hands are played at more than two ta- bles the hands must be rectified as above, and then passed to the next table, without overplay at the table at which the error was discovered, in which case if a player had a deficiency and his adversary the cor- responding surplus, each team takes the average score for that deal; if, however, his partner had the corresponding surplus, his team is given the lowest score made at. any table for that deal. Law F—Each player, when it Is his turn to play, must place his card face upward before him and toward the center of the table and allow it to remain upon the table in this position until all have played to the trick, when he must turn it over and place it face downward, and nearer to himself, Placing each successive card, as he turns it, on top of the last card previo him. After he has played his cara, and also after he has turned it, he must quit it by removing his hand. A trick is turned and quitted when all four players have turned and quitted their respective cards. The cards must be left in the order in After Abont twenty-five years ago I was afflicted with a disease which the doctors tA 1 physician: Vd “4 cialists sicians and specialists Without being venefiteds 25 Years mnie iany tad ble, except as follows: Person plays each deal twice, at one time north or south, the other time east or Weat.: Instead of turning trump, a single suit — taprni Nay ~~ the — ea e overplay the cards may be ga’ ered into tricks in: f playing theth as In the case of the discovery of an irregu- larity in the hands, there must always be a | Berk: new deal. ——-—_ FALLS CHURCH. The revival meetings that commenced in the Congregational Church on the 18th in- stant, under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor Society, still continue, with in- creasing interest. Last night Rev. 8. P. Shipman preachei to a crowded church, and @ number of penitents were at the altar. The large choir, under the leadership of Mr. 8. Thornburg, is contributing largely to cceds of the meetings. Services will tinued during next week. Miss, Fanny Bugg and Miss Virgie Bugg, teachers in the graded public schools, hav- ing cémpleted the term of eight months, re- turned to their home at Farmville this morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Garrison of Washing- a visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Rore- At the meeting of Falls Church No. 11,1. 0. O. F., on Thursday night, the third” degree was conferred on Mr. H. C. Hedrick of Carlin Springs. Rev. and Mrs. F. W. Tuckerman of Wash- ington are visiting Miss Sue Riddle. Miss Dell Tate of Washington is visiting her friend, Miss Lizzie Bell. ‘There are several applicants for the posi- tion of town sergeant ut the new ad- ministration, and the counciiinen-elect are being interviewed by the friends of the as- Pirants. Mr. Summers and family have moved in thé Gutter house. sR. W. Moore of Fairfax Court in town on Friday. Newlon, who has been quite jescent. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church “will meet at the residence of Mrs. E. J.Galpin next Wednesday. noe is tcc Streets, Street Railroads and Prep- erty Owners, To the Editor of The Evening Star: In the discussion of the bill for the ex- tension of the tracks of the Belt Line rail- road, the question has arisen as to the right of property owners to damages. Citizens who are interested do not think Congress will let their homes be destroyed snd the market value of their property, Whether for their own use, for rental or sale, beseriously injured by the destruction of the trees and the parking, which now give to the street the shade and beauty and repose which are so highly prized, without at least making the railroad corporation lable for actual ascertainable damages. The United States dedicated the street, and beautified it with trees, and appropriated the spaces for roadway, sidewalk and park- ing. The planting of the trees was a pledge that the dedication was made in good faith, and that if the citizen bought land abutting on the street, so dedicated and appropriated, and spent his money in building a residence, the government which had induced him to build would not allow the character of the street to be radically changed and its eligibility for residence destroyed without compensation. To say that the government owns the fee of the street, and car do with it as it chooses, without regard to the interests of the abutting owners, whor. it induced to establish their homes where they are, is to say that the government may be like a heathen god—a greater scoundrel than any of his worshipers. It has been held by the highest courts of the different states that the right of an abutting owner to damages does not depend upon his owner- ship of the fee of the street. At one time the supreme court of New York took the view;that this right did so depend, but the cdurt“of appeals, in the Story case (90, N. Y., 122) and the subsequent elevated rail- road cases, held that damages could be recovered for an injury to.an easement, as well as’ to a fee. The reason and right of the thing have been well stated by the supreme court of Colorado, in city of Den- ver vs. Bayer, 7 Col., 113, as follows: “The position is, that, if the the fee of the streets, and the value of his property, be diminished by 50 per cent by the construction of a railroad therein, he has no redress; while, if he be the fortun- ate owner of this fee, he may recover not only for the taking.or appropriation of the streets, but also fof the \nterference with his easement, and the decrease occasioned in the value of his premises. Yet, whether he own the fee or not, his rights in connec- tion with the street, while it remains a street, are practically the same. His pos- session of his fee in no special way con- tributes to the use or enjoyment of his lot, and enables him to exercise no greater cbntrol over the street than he would have without it. The distinction as to the fee seems to rest upon the fact that in one case there is a wrongful incumbrance of his freehold, while in the other there is not. The actual injury is about the same in both. But while, if the fee rests in the elity,..there may be no wrongful ineum- brance of his estate in the sense of these cases, there is, under our Constitution, at least, a damaging thereof, for which he is entitled to compensation.” Congress can be trusted to eventually recognize a right which is now guarded by the constitutions or statutes ~of so many of the states, and to enact some general law under which such franchises may be acquired, under proper conditions, for their fair market value. What may be accom- plished in ghis direction has been signally iilustrated in the city of Glasgow, as shown in an.article entitled, “Street Railroad F-anchises,” published in last Wednesday's Star, cK EE Seer se Sued for $150,000 for Injuries. Charles L. Flack has sued the Ridgewood Land and Improvement Company of Brook- lyn and A. V. 8, Lambert, treasurer of the Yale Foot Ball Association, and Max Far- rand, president of the Princeton Foot Ball Association, for $150,000 for injuries sus- tained by the fall of the grand stand at the foot ball game between the associations on the 27th of November, 1890. He charges that the stand was carelessly and negli- gently constructed. 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Leave of absence for four months is granted Maj. Peter J. A. Cleary, surgeon. The following transfers in the second in- fantry are made: First Lieut. Abner Pick- ering, from company I to company E; First Lieut. John 8. Mallory, from company E to company I; Second Lieut. Peter E. Mar quart, from company I to company F. The following transfers are made: First Lieut. Joseph C. Byron, from the the eighth cavalry (troop F). First Liect. P. D. from the eighth cavalry to io en second cavalry «troop F). ‘The following transfers in the second cav- alry are made: First Lieut. Roger B. Bryan, from troop B to troop F; First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, from troop F to troop B. ————_o-—___ "Im the Park. A man named Francis B. Quinn, alias Queen, was arrested Thursday in the Smithsonian grounds on a charge of inde cent exposure. He was intoxicated at the time and was making a sleeping place of | one of the benches.Park Wetchman O’Brien arrested him and had several little girls as witnesses. 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The new bridge across Hunting creek will be thrown open for travel about the middie of next week. 5 In the Police Court this morning, Mayor Strauss presiding, Will Price, charged with assaulting Edward Davis, was held for a further examination Archie Hallet, charged with drunk and disorderly conduct, was fined $2.50. Henry Denison, charged with being drunk ang disorderly, was fined $2.50. nar eee Won by Breckinridge Men. District Chairman McLeod called the con- gressional committee of the seventh Ken- tuck district to order at noon yesterday at Frankfort, and Mr. Forman of Woodford was elected secretary, and the Fayette con- test came up. Mr. Hawkins, the new chair- man, presented his credentials, and a pro- test being put in by Mr. Riley, the deposed chairman, a new complication set in, a Mr. Gorman, the chairman of the Fayette coun- ty committee, who represents that part of Payette exclusive of the city of Lexington, presenting himself as a member. 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