Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1894, Page 9

——_—-—— PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ae ae THE STAR BUILDINGS, ansylvania Avenue, Oor. 11th Street, by The Evening Star New r Com 8. H. UPFMANN. Pres — x ‘The Evening Star is served to submcribecs in the elty by carriers, oo their a it, at 10 cents aceoun eek, or 440. per mouth, Copies at the counter ‘each. By mail—apswhere in the United States Canada—postage presaid—00 cents per Saturday quintupl> Sheet Star, $1.00 per years foreign ®. with post: adhle- R. the Tmt ines, at Washington, D. C., (Entered at lass toail matzor.) [7All mail subscriptions wust be pald in advarce, jertisiag made known oa applicatien. Rates of adv; Puts Che ap ening Sta _ Pages 9-24 | WASHINGTON, D. C,, MBER 15, 1894-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. ne BRADBURY PIANOS 60-Day Improvement Sale. The 60-day improvement sale of Bradbury Pianos, in- augurated last Monday, has reduced stock far beyond our | most extravagant expectations. 1 for Pianos and Organs brought customers, even through the That the entire stock is being honestly re- duced to close out by February ist is fast being appreciated Many are buying now who really will not need a Piano for several years, but who see in this sale the golden opportunity to buy one very cheap. Pianos are being sold for cash, or on $5 and $10 monthly payments. Organs on $3 monthly payments. now before the rush. For a smrall deposit we will set aside any instrument you may select, to be delivered Xmas eve. drizzling rain. by everybody in $150 Geo. wood Piano, $45. $250 Grovesteen wood Piano, $95. $300 Ilsley Sq. Piano, $125. wood Piano, $200. Piano, $250. Oak Piano, $250. nut Piano, $290. wood Piano, $300. Hews Sq. Rose- Sq. Rose- Rosewood $350 Jacob Bros.’ Rosewood Piano, $190. $400 Bradbury Square Rose= $450 Bradbury Sq. Walnut $400 New Webster Upright $400 New Webster Upright Rosewood Piano, $275. $450 Bradbury Upright Ebony and Gold Piano, $275. $450 Bradbury Upright Wal- $450 New Sohmer Upright Rosewood Piano, $295. $450 Bradbury Upright Rose- i IN During Our Washington. Upright $45. The extraordinary low prices . $500 New Bradbury Upright Mahogany Piano, $350. $550 New Bradbury Upright Oak Piano, $375. $600 New Bradbury Upright Mahogany Piano, $390. $125 New England Organ, 7 stops, $40. $125 Marion Organ, 10 stops, $125 New Marion Organ, 8 stops, $50. $65. ing, $175. $150 Palace Organ, 9 stops, $150 New Weaver Organ, 6 stops, $75. $250 New England Organ, 12 stops, $95. $250 Needham Organ, stops, $100. $275 Mason & Hamlin Or- gan, 11 stops, Pipe top, $10. \ §275 Aeolian Organ, self play= lal The Better buy to Open Evenings Till 9. a FREEBORN G. SMITH, 25 Penna. Ave. THE NATIONAL GUARD How Removal to the New Armory Will Be Accomplished. —_—__-+__— CAPTAIN EDWARDS WRITES A LETTER The Guard of New York and Penn- sylvania Compared. ———__+—_— FIFTH BATTALION CHANGES EES: SO MEEREOUES The assignment of quarters in the new brigade armory has been decided upon by Gen. Ordway. He has put the same on paper, but the paper has been stored away fn the innermost compartment of a huge steel safe, and no human being ts at all Mkely to be informed in regard to the same until a general order appears, about Jan- uary 1, directing the brigade to assemble and march to its new home. It that the general headquarters offices and troop A, light battery A and the second separate company are to be located on the first floor, while the reception rgom will be on the second floor, but beyond this no knowledge whatsoever as regards the rooms to be turned over to the various companies can be gleaned. The general, however, has endeavored to please every one, so far as Hes within his pow ‘As stated, when the change of armorics fe to occur the brigade will be ordered to agsemble, as if for parade, and then march- ed to the structure at 5th and L streets northwest. The quartermaster “of each battalion will superintend the removal of the preperty In his care. ‘A matter of much Importance to the local sardsmen is the fact that the new armory to remain’ closed each week day until 4 On Sundays the doors will not be ened. ‘This action will undoubtedly elim- ‘ate from the guard what is known as the | senate element, and that is the desired ob- ct, even though the brigade should be fediiced in membership thereby to but a few hundred men. With the change of quarters will come much-talked-of transfer of company , second battalion, and company D, sec- quad battalion, to the third battalion, Prob- bly at the same time is to occur the mus- rin of the National Rifles as a part of the second battalion. It is also rumored at a new major for the third battalion S to be appointed in connection with the @hanges spoken of. The first battalion will main in its present quarters at 15th and ‘streets northwest, but {s not to be allow- ea rent for the 8: as heretofore. 'A likelihood exists that the proposed marching competition Letween companies Made up of the members of each battalion Ee be discussed sericusly within the next w months, and an effort made to make ie same a reality. Important Changes in the Fifth Bat- jion. Mutterings of several important changes in the fifth battalion are to be heard about the Center Market Armory. The resigna- tion of Capt. Fabian Columbus of company B is expected in the near future. That Capt. Simmons of company A will soon ap- ply for sick leave is looked upon as a cer- tainty, and if First Lieut. the same company should also ask for leave but few would be surprised. In case the foregoing came to pass First Lieut. Swigart, at present detailed on special duty at headquarters, will be placed in com- mand of company A, with instructions to build up the organization, which is re- ported to be on the ebb. Capt. Edwa Writes a Letter. First Sergt. Logan Prosise, jr., of com- pany A, second battalion, a charter mem- ber of that organization and for the past five years its first sergeant, recently ap- peared before the brigade board of examin- ation and failed to pass. In requesting that Sergt. Prosise be again ordered to ap- pear for examination Capt. Edwards makes several interesting remarks. “Many of- ficers may be able to ‘recite’ drill regula- tons,” writes Capt. Edwards, “and yet be incompetent and unable to drill a com- pany or make efficient officers. In view of the fact that many Irreievant, extrancous and frregular questions are asked candi- dates, [ have the honor to request that the main part of the examinations be written, and thus give the candidate a chance to appeal from the markings and have the papers re-examined and graded by other officers.”” Ownership of a Medal in Question. The monthly individual compeiitive drill, open to members of company A, second bat- talion, for a gold medal, will occur on Thursday evening next in the Center Mar- ket Armory drill hall. The medal must be won three times before becoming the per- sonal property of any member. It has been won wtice by Private Wigginton and twice by Sergt. Smith. The coming contest is expected to decide the ownership of the prize. The New York and Pennsylvania Guard Compared. An interesting comparison between the National Guard of Pennsylvania and that of New York {s published in the Army and ‘avy Journal. It 1s written from a New York standpoint. As the result of the in- struction received by the guard of the two states It is deduced that in Pennsylvania about twenty men in each organization learn to make and break camp. ‘That the army ration is issued to the companies and that a ggod many hire cooks instead of cooking if themselves, so that there is no uniformity of instruction. That outsiders can have @ meal at the expense of the state, and to the deprivation of the sol- dier,who, as @ consequence, has to do with a smaller amount of food than Is given to him by law. That about nine thousand men are put in camp where there is room to drill about one-quarter of them. ‘That a large majority of the company officers and non-com missioned officers are grossly ig- norant of their duties and careless of all the attributes that make a good officer. ‘That a considerable percentage of the men are dirty, unkempt and poorly disctplined. ‘That military courtesy is an almost w known quantity. That out of six colonels and numerous fleld officers in camp, not one knew his tactics thoroughly. That a lot of useless parading and reviewing takes place on the slightest provocation, thus taking valuable time from other necessary duty. That there is no corps of instruc- Knockey of | tion, and that the entire absence of unt- formity of instruction is a_marked feature of the system. In New York we find a permanent post commander, with about the same number (000) in camp each That the adjutant general: nance, inspector general’ eral’s departments are the onl have to perform their duties practi That no division organization exists. the brigade organization is simp mental, except on great occasions, each organizat week once in ia» years. That the men learn nothing about making or breaking camp. That no attempt is made to train men to take care of themseives, but that every effort is made to have the men as comfortable as possible, so that the. e: tire time may be devoted to learning their drill and duty as soldiers ‘That the system of instruction is untform throughout the service, the men being well disciplined and drilled, clean in their That goes into camp for a person and appearance, observant of mili- tary courtesy and imbued with the smail details that mae a good soldier. That no time ts wasted in any useless ceremonies. To sum up, one would conciude that Penn- sylvania has, as a result of their system, a division of about 9,000 men, with partially trained staff departments, and that in case of being ordered into the fleld they could cook for themselves, and if the small number of men were present who learned to put up tents, that they could pitch camp, and that this same dtvision would present, with the exception of some organizations, a very dirty appearance, and have but small knowledge of drill and discipline. in contrast to ihis New York would pre- sent its quartermaster and commissa at departments untrained, but in place of them an adjutant general's, inspector gen- eral’s and ordnance depart ts that stand without equal and that are able and willing to perform the duties of those d partments that are lacking in organiza- tion. It would show four brigades of clean, well-drilled, well-disciplined men, who are so thoroughly imbued with esprit du cori that they could be relied upon for duty, no matter how arduous or how haz- ardous. In commenting upon the centennial pa- rade in New York city the writer goes on to say that one could not fail to be but im- pressed by the appearance of the troops of the two states. The Pennsylvania troops came trudging down up Broadway in their campaign outlits, apparently y to into battle or into camp, but did not the criticism of the inspectors seem true? Were they not so dirty and slouchy look- ing that one felt inclined to ask, is the chief duty of a soldier to be dirty? When the New York troops came swing- ing past, 14,000 strong, attired (with the exception of two organizations) in the state service uniform, the spectator exclaimed involuntarily, These are parade soldiers, while the others are so tough-looking that they would scare any mob. Can one forget the public comment of an officer of the regular service as he saw the gallant Seventh march past with their perfect alignments—Magnificent! but wili they fight? Was there any question that day or night which troops were the best drilled or disciplined? Did any one see the New York Guardsmen acting tn an unseemly manner? Did the discipline of our regiments fall to the ground as soon es ranks were broken? I think that the average New York soldier went home after that parade and longed for the govern- ment to order his regiment out for parade in heavy marching order, with directions to clean the kitchen stove before report- ing tor duty and to borrow any spare fry- ing pans, etec., his mother had around the house to strap on his knapsack. Did he not fec} that our fellows could then look as tough and dirty as the Pennsylvania troops go S. DESIO, | Opposite Boston House. 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Opposite Boston House. old campaig’ After dwell at length on the service of the Pennsylvani lomestead and that of the New York militiamen at Luffalo, it is stated that the results spea’ plainly in favor of New York, New York Guard i cxcellent Condi- th According to the Army and Navy Jour- nal, the National Guard of the etate of New York is now in better condition than it has been for years. The Journal says: “It remains with Governor Morton and bis staff to say whether the ground already gained shall be maintained and still fur- ther advances secured. It would be idle to ignore the fact that a very general impres- sion prevails that political, and not mill- tary, services prompted most of the go ernor’s selections for his military advisers. The National Guard will, therefore, note with jealous concern any attempt to re- stcre in New York the old order of mill- tary fuss and feathers. The staff should not blind themselves to the fact that their names, as a whole, carry no weight in military circles, and it remains for them to justify their selection, Let them beware of attempting any change in the existing mili- tary system until they are masters of the situation and can act intelligently upon the advice of disinterested soldi . expect in any way to p contemplated charges. We lea se the number of bri- in New York to two. Such a change introduce complication in place of simplicity, and multiply useless staft offi- cers, whose sole military function will be to wear a uniform and to look handsome on parade, There is quite enough rank al- ready in the Giard. What is wanted, then, is an increase of experience and etlici not a further addition of unnecessary di ceptive tities.” Designs for Trophies Sclected. ‘The designs for the fifth battalion tro- phies, which will reward the winners In the competitions to occur in February next, have been selected. The company Grill cup will be fifteen inches in height, the body dark, with gilt trimmings. On one side is to be inscribed “Company championship, fifth battalion,” while the other side will be left blank for the names of the winners. The rifle practice prize will be @ pennant medal with a target center, The individual drill medal Is to be of heavy gold with crossed guns. F% the rifle squad of eight members there been selected a bronze mounted rying a guidon, whereon the names of the winning team will be placed. All of the above will be exhibited in the window of a Pennsylvania avenue jewelry establish- ment about January 1. Smoker Company A, First Battalion, Company A, first battalion, will give a re- union and smoker to their friends at the armory on Monday evening next, the 17th instant, and a good time 1s to be expected by those who have received cards of invi- tation. Col. Wm. G. Moore of the first regi- ment, and the original commander of com- pany A, the parent company of the W. 1 I. Corps, will preside and welcome the guests of the evening. The rapidity with which company A and the other companies of the first battalion are reeruiting up, and the excellent material that 1s coming into their ranks, is a source of gratification to every one, as the battalion bids fair to be- come the strongest in the guard by the time the annual encampment is reached. tes. Capt. Harry Walsh, company A, fourth battalion; Capt. John W. Parsons, company A, sixth battalion, and Capt. Guy E. Jen- kins, company C, sixth battalion, have been detailed as members of the brigade board of examination, in place of the following officers relieved from duty as members of the board: Capt. John M. Williams, “com- pany D, fourth battalion; Capt. Robert. E. Wilson, company D, sixth battalion, and First Lieut. Charles M. Shreve, company B. first battalion, The small-arms practice season of 1804, so far as pertains to range practice, is ex- tended until a suitable range can be pro- cured, according to a general order from headquarte: The annual company re- port of ance target firing will not } > made until the range practice for the current year has been completed. Capt. James M. Pollard, company A, en- gineer corps; First Lieut. Giendie B. Young, inspector of rifle practice, engineer corps, and Pvt. Samuel B, Wetherald, company A, engineer corps, are announced as “dis- tinguished marksmen,” A score or more of the members of com- pany C, second battalion, have established a tactical school with the Intention of ap- pearing before the brigade board of ex- amination In near future. It is prob- able that a majority of the champions will wear candidate's badges during the com- ing trip to Memphis. It may not be generally known, but nevertheless it is true, that the members of the National Guard of several of the states are more progressive than the reg- ular army officers, for they have already thoroughly adopted the battalion system. The army fs only now being instructed, es brig as it can, and —— of from two 0 five compan are being inrprovis: the different garrisons, paisa saa The President has accepted the resigna- tions of the following: Capt. Charles J. Goode, company B, fourth battalion; Se. ond Lieut. William B, Sabin, company C, fourth battalion, and First Lieut. B. C. Ruebsam, company C, engineer corps, Private Howard V. Mills has been trans- ferred from company C, fifth battalion, to company A, second battalion, and Private George M. Colburn from company D, fifth battalion, to company A, first battalion. The fire in the room of company B, rec- ond battalion, early in the week, occurred about noon, inStad of at 11:30 p.m, as published. Considerable company property In the way of portieres, flags, table covers, rugs and carpeting was destroyed. Corp. A. Burdine has been appointed a sergeant, and Privates Jennings, Kelly, Godey and Homer has been appointed cor- porals in company D, fifth battalion. It ts announced authoritatively that the famous Sealy Rifles of Galveston, Texas, has already begun drilling in preparation for the interstate drill to be held in Mem- phis, May 31 next. It is stated that the first battalion now numbers 230 men. Full dress National Guard uniforms are to be procured for the new members at once. — Congregational Meeting. At a congregational meeting of the West- minster Presbytertan Church, held Thurs- day evening, the following were elected officers for the ensuing year: Rev. B. F. Bittinger, D. D., president; Wm. C. Henry, secretary; Albert G. Yount, treasurer; trustees, to serve three years, D. 12. Holmes, O. O. Spicer and L. H. Hopkins. REAL ESTATE GOSSIP Plan of the City Applied in the Street Extension System. GRASS PLOTS ALONG THE SIDEWALKS Some Intricate Phases of the Street Railroad Problems. NEW BUILDING PLANS ‘There is much public interest in the re- port made by Frederick Law Olmstead on the plan prepared by Commissioner Powell for the extension of the city streets through one section of the suburbs. A large number of property-holders are per- sorally interested in the direction of the lnes of the proposed extension, while on the other hand every citizen is concernod in the adoption of a judicious plan. It is no doubt gratifying to every one who has the welfare of the city at heart that the city plan as laid out over a hundred years ago has been practically adopted for the system of suburban streets. The wisdom of making a generous provision for wide streets and ample spaces is now generally recognized, and in a number of the larger cities the omiss‘on of these important de- tails which ought to have been made in the earlier years is now being remedied at a@ great expense. Not only is it proposed to supply the greater Washington with a system of streets of the same width as those in the city, but Mr. Olmstead goes still further and, foreseeing the future growth of the city beyond the present bounds, suggests that provision be made for a larger num- ber of open spaces or reservations than is proposed in the plan which was sub- mitted for his inspection. These open spaces scattered at intervals along the crowded streets of a city not only add to the appearence, but contribute to the health and the pleasure of the residents. Whatever criticism may have been heard in the earlier years of the city in regard to the liberal provision le and open spaces, in this e features of the city which are most highly commended. There is another part of the propesed extension plan which might have been devised by L’Enfant, the author of the plan of the city, and that is the broad boulevard which ts designed to connect the large parks outside of the city Mmits. A Street Improvement. ‘The Commissioners have lately adopted a plan of laying sidewalks, which, with the proper co-operation of the citizens, will add very much to the beauty of the city. In- stead of extending the sidewalks all the way out to the curb, a strip of ground is left along the outer edge of the sidewalk, which, it is expected, will be cared for by the citizens in the same way that the park- ing is in front of residences. This plan will provide a strip of lawn on each side of the sidewalk along the streets of the city. In addition to the improvement in appearance, this change will benefit the trees, as the character of pavement which ts now being laid by the city government does not allow the moisture to sink through, and if the granolithic sidewalks were continued to the curb and about the trees the area from which the latter could draw moisture would be very much reduced. Then, again, as the amount of sidewalk tg be laid is less, the cost will be corresondingly less, and the city authorities can afford to lay a better class of pavement for the same money. The granolithic pavement is now being laid in place of the old brick pavement, which was & source of so much complaint as well as expense to the District. Street Railroad Problems. If the various propositions which are brought to the attention of Congress and the Commissioners afford a just criterion, it is evident that the needs of the city in the direction of street railroad facilitics are still not fully met. There are always a great many of these measures which come up at each session of Congress and which are never heard of after being introduced. ‘There are some, however, that represent the real needs of the city, and such bills are apt to receive proper aitention, Just now, attention is cailed to the situation at the corner of 15th street and New York avenue by the application on the part of the Co- lumbia railroad for an extension of their road turther west. The Washington and Georgetown company also wants an ex- tension, and the change in the motive power of the Columbia road and the pro- spective change on the Metropolitan line all lend additional interest to the ratiroad situ- ation in that locality, in which all three roads are interested. The question of affording the best facili- tles to the public, of reducing to a mini- mum the dangers of traific and at the same time guarding the interests of the various railroads presents some intricate and difficult problems which the railroad men and the members of the District Com- mittee are now trying to solve. There seems to be a feeling of opposition to add- ing to the peril of street travel,and for this reason more than usual care is being taken in considering requests which will multi- ply the number of car tracks in any local- ity. Increase of Lines. It is evident that if there was no other reeson for a change the difficulty of main- taining horse cars in the streets of a city in conjunction with a more rapid system would lead to the retirement of the faith- ful and much-abused horse. This condition is becoming more apparent every year as the city extends beyond the old boundary lines. New roads are built in order to furnish street railroad facilities for those living at some distance from the center of the city, and, of course, such residents naturally desire to be brought directly to business center, Where city connec- tions are allowed the suburban roads there must be either a duplication of tracks within the city or else one road must be given authority to use the tracks of an- other. It is believed that it will be neces- sary to adopt some permanent system so that as the needs arise for new railroads the necessary privileges can be granted without upsetting existing conditions and without detriment either to the public in- hers or to those of the railroad compa- nies, Storage Building Plans. A good deal of attention is evidently be- ing paid to the storage facilities of the city, for several schemes are being dis- cussed for the erection of such buildings. As has been stated in The Star, one com- pany has already been incorporated and has secured a large building site on New Higmpshire avenue, near M street, where it is the intention to begin at once the erec- tion of a large fire-proof building. A pro- Ject 1s also under contemplation for the erection of a large structure at the corner of lith and C streets northwest. It is said that preliminary plans have been prepared for the building and that the owner of the property, who is a resident of New York, and others are being interested in the project. There is also some talk of re- modeling the Panorama building, at the corner of 15th street and Ohio avenue, for use as a storage building. There are, in addition, some individuals who are talking of putting up buildings for this use, and if alt the plans discussed are carried out it is likely that the city will be well provided with structures of this character. Building Record. The building inspector’s record for the past week, ending yesterday, shows that three permits were taken out for the ereo- tion of new buildings, aggregating in cost $11,900. This was divided among the eral sections of the city as follows: Ni west, two permits, $10,500; northeast, one permit, $1,400. Hanora and Catherine Crehan have ned the erection of a brick dwelling at 4th street northeast. It will be two sti in height, 17.6x32 feet, and. will be built pressed brick. James F.Sebold is the arc! tect and builder. . W. Woodward has been granted @ perinit by the inspector of puildings. f the erection of u five-story and cellar st house and factory at 639 Massachuset avenue rorthwest. It will be built of brick, 82x00 feet, and will be heat tt roughout by steam. | Messrs. Mi tnd Harding are the architects, and dore A. Harding the builder,” "ua Thee ‘The erection of two brick dwellings hag been commenced by D. B. Gottwals at numbers 1827 and 1829 Oregon avenue, They will be built of pressed brick and Indiana limestone, three stories high, 19x: feet. and will be heated by furnace. R. 4 Beall is the architect. steht UNIVERSITY NOTES. Georgetown College. The semi-anrual public disputation of the class of philosophy takes place this year on Friday morning next. The subject embraces the whole of major logic which deals with the existence and truth of cer- titude. Mr. James W. Burke of Pennsyl- vania will act as defendant, while Mr. Mar tin Murphy of California and James P, Deery of Massachusetts: will act as objec- tors. Mr. John Devine of the District of Columbia will read an essay. The class has two “circles” a week, on Wednesday and Friday. On Friday next the thesis is “Objective Certitude is the General Cri- terion of Truth.” Messrs. Romadka ané Burke are defendants; Messrs. Power and McCarthy, objectors. The Philedemic Debating Society chose the following debaters for the annual Mer- rick debate: Messrs. Powers, Burke, Tobin and Stephens. Mr. Chas. E. Roach will act as chairman. The subject for the de- bate will be chosen later. The senior class has just finished an ex- amination, both oral and written, in me- chanics. The examination counts both for honors and the degree. The Christmas recess for the School of Arts will begin at noon on Friday and close at 6 p. m. Thursday, January 3, 1895, Catholic University. Prof. Green, for some years professor of botany in the University of California, ia @ guest at the university. The professor is on his return from Europe, and will shortly leave for Berkley, where he will begin his preparations to remov2 his H- brary and herbarium to the university, where he will fill the chair of botany in the department of sciences in McMahon Hall. Bishop Keane will leave on December 20 for Philadelphia, where he will deliver a lecture under the auspices of the Newman Club, an organization composed of Catholic students who are pursuing their studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Three of the university students are to be ordained to the priesthood. Rev. Mr. Sherin of St. Paul and Rev. Mr. Humigan of San Francisco at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, the 22d inetant, and Rev. Mr. Keane of New York will be ordained at the cathedral in New York by Archbishop Corrigan on the same day. Columbian University. A meeting of the Columblan women was held on Monday last. The following were elected to the various offices: Miss Hol- brook, president; Miss Maguire, first vice president; Mrs. C. E. Monroe,,second vice president; Miss Throckmorten, secretary, and Doctress Pettigrew, treasurer. The C. T. M. Dramatic Club of Columbian College, composed of boys and girls of the college, and which was only organized this year, has made rapid advancement in the art of acting. On Wednesday evening they gave a specimen of their talent in the play entitled “The Scrap of Paper.” This was produced at the insane asylum. It was @ great success and loudly applauded. Next Tuesday night the play will be repeated at the Soldiers’ Home. The members of this club are Misses H. C. Morrison, Grace Ross, Helen Ruth Biddis, Gertrude Met- calf, 8. C. Kelton, Mary S.Hinman, Messra, Robert Farnham, jr.; R. S. Davis, Wm. K. Ward, R. P. Clark, H. H. D. Sterrett and J. G. Tyssowski. Prof. Townsend has recently been ap- pointed professor of elocution in the uni« versity. Instead of the regular meeting of the Enosinian Society next Friday the organ- ization will give a reception preceded by @ literary and musical entertainment. —_—— COULDN'T CAPTURE IT. Gen, Early’s Raid Through Maryland North of This City. Senator Daniel spoke on ‘The Valley, Cempaign of Gen. Jubal A. Early” before the survivors of the Army of Northern Virginia Thursday night, in Richmond. It was an eloquent tribute to the confederate general. Regarding the movement north of Washington, he said: “The popular impression that Early could have captured Washington is only a case in which the wish was father to the thought. ‘Ihe city was defended by 700 siege guns, abattis of trees had been pl: before the earthworks, the high banks 0} Rock creek formed a natural fortification, and a series of forts, mounted with heavy guns, covered all the upprcaches, and were so arranged that if one were taken the other commanded It. “Early had but 8,000 muskets, while therg were over 20,400 men in the defenses of Washington—enough to defeat him before Wright's corps and Emory’s division ar rived. If he had taken Washington with so small a force it would have been a futile and short-lived success. On the 13th of July, carrying along with him all the pris- oners of Monocacy, Early marched to the Potomac, and on the 14th, crossing near Leesburg, was again in old Virginia.” ne REFORMERS. CIVIL SERVIC Resolutions Adopted at Thursday's Meeting of the League. At Thursday’s session of the National Civil Bervice Reform League in Chicago resulutions congratulating the country on the progress made In the merit as opposed. to the spoils system were adopted. The fol- lowing of local interest was among themr “The league recommends that executive ac- tion be taken applying to the local governs ment of the District of Columbia the prins ciples of civil service reform, and if found necessary that there be such legislation ag will carry into effect this recommendation.’ Papers were r% by William G. Lowell of Brocklyn, Richard Henry Dana nnd Preste dent Adams of the Univegsity of Wisconsin, see Hanged Head Downward. The body of Charles Miller, hanging head downward from a two-story window at 2115 State street, Chicago, blood dripping from a wound over the heart, collected ® crowd shortly before noon yesterday which blocked State street traffic for half an hour, Miller had been shot by Maggie ‘Tiller, who claimed that he had robbed her and that she did the shooting in self defense. In attempting to jump from the window. after he was wounded Miller's foot cauzht, and he hung dying until the police arrived, He died soon after help reached him. reo Canada’s New Premier. ‘The London Times definitely announces that Mackenzie Bowell, Canadian minister of trade and commerce, has consented 3 form @ ministry for the Dominion Canada.