Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1895, Page 8

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A manufacturer bought 2,800 yards of tMllors’ remnants—worth $6 yd.—made them up into boys’ knee pants, sizes 4 to 14 years, and offered us the lot at a price that enables us to offer them at 50c. pair—or one-third real value. They won't last long. TANZER & CO., 908 7th st. my14-16d [B-1-a-n-k-e-t-s —only the cleaning of them concerns us. It’s best to have them cleaned before packing them away. Let us clean and dye the winter livery—to protect it Yrom moths, Moderate charge z weat if you have your feet Sundays, 9 to 1. ‘ “WHEATLEY,” 1068 Jeff. st., Georgetown.m15-12d trea by me. Painless meth- Cas—modest charges. Corns removed, 25 cents. Prot. J. J. GEORGES & SON, i115 Penn. ave. CHIROVODIST. Dr. David Kennedy. Dear Sir:—I have used Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for salt rheum and blood. disorders, and found it a positive cure. Joseph M. Cooke, 27 Harwich st., Boston, Mass. We recommend the use of Dr. Stegert’s Angostura Bitters to our friends who suffer with dyspepsia, You'll suffer less this warm Hours 8 to 6. myl0 MUCH BETTER WORK oo, Morton Cadets! Drill Yesterday Showed Improvement, BEGINNING THE CLASS A COMPETITION thos Friendly Relations Between the Washington Companies. HOW THEY ‘ARE QUARTERED Special From a Staff Correspondent. CAMP ‘SCHOFIELD, Memphis, Tenn., May 16.—Ms time passes into history and more crack military companies appear for drill in the great Memphis interstate con- tést, the spectators are additionally con- vinced that Washington's representatives, the Nationab Fencibles and the Morton Cadets, are easily superior to their com- petitors, and it is confidently expected that the decision of the judges Tuesday even- ing next will be in keeping with the senti- ment that now prevails. Thousands of per- sons filled the grand stand and surrounded the field yesterday as the Fletcher Zouaves marched oft and the Morton Cadets, headed by their sponsor and her maids, entered to compete in class B, open to companies that have never won first or second prize in an interstate competition. The boys were again inspected in full dress government uniforms and company caps, this portion of the drill consuming eleven minutes. The program was almost precisely similar to that in the maiden drill, and Capt. Shilling finished it in thirty-eight minutes, thus gaining seven minutes for extra move- Be additional credit being given for the latter. The Governor's Guard, which drilled in class B Wednesday, failed to finish the pro- gram in the required forty-five minutes. The work of the cadets yesterday was a noticeable improvement over the excellent drill in the maiden class Monday, and Mor- ton stock now is away ‘above par and still rising rapidly. The firings were perfect yesterday afternoon, and with the excep- tion of one or two slight individual errors, the same may be said of the remainder of the long and difficult drill. Rousing cheers rewarded the baby company of the en- campment as it left the field at double time, the Iowa State Band playing the “High School Cadets’ March.” The Mor- tons again drilled under difficulties,a strong wind blowing clouds of blinding dust over the boys during the inspection, and the remainder of the hour they were under the scrutiny of the judges. Capt. Domer and the majority of the other officers present heartily congratulated Capt. Shilling on the drill of his company, and if it fails to take first prize much wonderment will be. in order. 5 Competition in ‘Class A. Following the Mortons on the field were the McCarthy Light Guards of Little Rock, who opened the competition in class A, the drill for the championship of the United States and possession of the Galves- ton cup. The drill ‘of the Macks was far below the standard, expected. At the be- ginning a glaripg error was made whe Capt. Wing failed) to command “front” after opening yanks, and followed it by commanding “fnspéction arms” while the companys was reming (tonthe might The work of the MéCarfhys did not equal that of the team last ygar at the Little Rock drill, which stobd fgurth. Capt. Wing yes- terday saved tWo minutes for extra méve- ments, and the dril? demonstrated that the program for class 4,is practically the same as those for clqsse$B and C. Capt. Domerof {he National Fencibles said to me that, in, his opinion, the drill of the Macks was.by np means a prize winner, and he does not gonsider the Chickasaw Gvards and the, Sealy Rifles at all formid- able, In fact, it is generally conced- ed that the Merton, Cadets are as danger- cus competitorg.as any the champions will meet in class A. - The Mortons. are, stanch supporters of the Fencibles, although Capt. Shilling in- tends that his team shall make a better appearance in the big drill Friday than it has in classes B and C. The Fencibles are resting on their oars, but the company means to gracefully glide by the finish tlag Friday far ahead of the other companies, and very few persons deubt that it do so. Every morning and every evening Capt. Domer is working his men, and the team is in much better condition than when it left Washington. Fature Progress. This afternoon Thurston Rifles drill in class B, the Chickasaw Guards in class A and the Governor's Guards in class A. Tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock the Morton Cadets make their final appearance, competing in class A. The Fencibles are to follow the Mortons, and then will drill the Thurston Rifles in class A, and next the Sealy Rifles, or, as they are entered, “Company B of Galves- ton,” are booked to take the field. Capt. Domer has concluded to take no action in regard to the entry of the Sealys, preferring to leave the matter in the hands of the adjutant general of Texas, and as yet Capt. Shilling is undetermined in regard to objecting to the entry of Capt. Boyd’s organization. The infantry competitions end tomorrow. There will be a reunion of Confederate Veterans Saturday, and Monday fs to be given over to athletic contests. The indi- vidual competitive drill for a prize of $75 is on the program for Tuesday, and in the evening of that day the announcement of the winners will be made, and the agony will reach an end. The Washington companies will probably leave Memphis early Wednesday mornin, reaching home Thursday evening, May 23, at 8:30 o'clock, unless a stop is made at Atlanta. The Morton Cadets were entertained at luncheon today by the Chickasaw Club, at its handsome ‘club house. The boys have taken a tight hold of the hearts of the Memphis people, as, of course, have the invincible National Fencibles. Unpleasant at Camp Schofield. MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 16.—Camp Scho- field was not so cheerful as usual this morning, owing to the rain of last night and the fall in the temperature that fol- lowed. ‘The forenoon was devoted to guard mount by the regulars and practice by the companies that are to drill this afternoon. The weather is still threatening and un- pleasantly cool. It is announced today that Gen. Schofield will review the troops on Monday, the 20th, instead of Saturday, the 18th, as here- tofore give! WASHIN CAMP. ‘ON BOYS IN How the Representatives From the Distriet Are Quartered. Special From a Staff Correspondent. MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 15, 18% The National’ Fencibles and the Morton Cadets, who ate here to show what they can do, as reptesentatives of the District National Guard, In the way of competitive drilling, are pleasantly located and have won a high place in the esteem of the citi- zens. The encampment, named in honor of the commanding general of the United States army, is an ideal one in every particular, and not the slightest criticism as to it has been heard from any one. The city of tents has been erected in Montgomery Park, several miles from the city, and is most pleasingly arranged. Arrangement of the Camp. The spectators, seated in the grand stand, and looking toward the left, at one glance may view the temporary home of all the troops, glittering in the sunshine, or lignt- ed up at night by picturesque camp fires in each company street. There is a broad avenue running through the entire camp, and opening from it at right angles are the several company Streets, at the heads of which are the tents of the commissioned officers. The street nearest the grand stand 1s occupied by the Chickasaw Guards, the pride of Memphis, and adjoining it are the quarters of the National Fencibles, com- prising about thirty tents, situated on Snowden avenue, 80 christened by the champions in honor of their sponsor, Miss Imogene Snowden. Near Capt. Domer’s canvas cottage the boys have placed a large reception tent, furnished it with a piano and other luxuries, and there en- tertain visitors in true Fencible style. On the opposite side of the main avenue and two streets above the Fencibles is Peters Boulevard, where the Morton Cadets extend a kearty welcome to all who pass that way. The grass in the company streets of both the Fencibles and Mortons has been carefully mowed, and 2verything is as neat and attractive as man can ac- complish. The other militia companies are desira- bly located near the Mortons and Fenci- bles, and at the extreme end of the camp are quartered the infantry and cavalry troops and the band of the United States army from Atlanta and Jefferson barracks. Of course the regulars are perfectly at home in the field, and the portion of the camp occupied by them is as spick and span as a new pin and is favorably com- mented on by the visitors. Washingtonians Making Friends. The Washington boys and the regulars have become fast friends, the army offi- cers being frequent visitors to the volun- teers from the capital city. The Fencibles, as usual, have taken complete possession of the cavalry band from Jefferson bar- racks, and on dress parade and at guard mcunt the “Fencibles’ March” is played with pleasing frequency. The Morto1s are not forgotten, however, for in their conor the -ever-popular “High School Cadets’ March” is rendered daily by Sergt. Hayes and his genial musicians. ‘The Mortons have also taken the fancy of the Iowa State Band, and the “High School Cadets’ March” bursts forth from the bandstand whenever the company puts in an appearance during the regular con- certs. The discipline that prevails at Camp Schofield is refreshing. Every commissioned officer is saluted by every private, non- commissioned officer and commissioned officer of lower rank at all times and all places in passing, no matter to what or- ganizations the parties may belong. It would, perhaps, be somewhat surprising to the folks in Washington could they witness an elderly sergeant in the service of Uncle Sam assume an erect position and respect- fully bring his hand to the cap in meeting the youthful Capt. Shilling of the Mortons. It may be said to the credit of the Fen- cibles and Mortons that they do not shirk in the least their duty in this respect. Of ccurse, the Fencibles are allowed great freedom by Capt. Domer, and the same ap- plies to the Mortons, but when a man de- sires to leave camp he must first obtain permission from Capt. Shilling, and on re- turning must report his arrival to the com- manding officer of the company. The ex- perience now being gained by the cadets in outdoor life will tell when the company goes into its first camp with Gen. Ordway’s brigade next month at Fort Washington. Cordial Relations of Washington Compantes. The most cordial relations exist between the members of the two Washington com- panies, and there are always Mortons or Fencibles visiting in the quarters of other organizations. The soldiers from Wash- ington have also made many friends among the other companies in camp. The commendant of the encampment, Gen. R. B. Srowden, and his staff are lo- cated near the drill field, and to their right is the headquarters tent of Col. I. F. Pe- ters, the general manager of the drill. The judges are provided with a tent on the edge of the field, which, by the way, is en- tirely satisfactory, although a portion of it is far from level. The grounds are lighted at night by electric lights and the camp with gasoline torches. Since the opening of the encampment the atmosphere has been rather cold, especially so after night- fall, and in consequence huge fires have been kept blazing in each company street, the effect being very pretty. The camp is supplied with water by an elaborate sys- tem of pipes, each tent is provided with a board floor, and altogether everything is complete and comfortable. Although the number of compznies expected to attend the drill has not materialized by half, everybody is happy and Camp Schofield is a gratifying success. Feeding the Soldiers. “What do the fastidious Washingtonians do in regard to their meals?” I have been asked by many Memphisians, and perhaps the people at home are uncertain on that score. The majority of the Fencibles, as has been their’ custom at former drills, breakfast, @ne and sup at the léading hotel in the city, but I have seen Capt. Domer and many of his company enjoying the food served at the encampment mess. It is also a daily recurrence for the sponsors and maids of honor, the leading society ladies of Memphis, to take supper with the officers of their companies in the mess hall, located beneath the immense grand stand. The meals furnished are excellent, and the drill management deserves congrat- ulations for serving such a menu to thous- ands of persons thrice daily. With the Morton Cadets it is different. The youngsters are living in true army style and conduct a mess that is a marvel of compactness and simplicity. Lieut. Mel- lach of company A, fifth battalion, an old regular, came down from Washington to e that the boys are properly fed, and, as- isted by Quartermaster Sergt. Bailey, has established a miniature hotel that is “just too lovely!’ as the sponser, Miss Peters, expressed it yesterday. The commissary department of the Mortons is located in “Cottage No. 20,” a one-story structure lo- cated several hundred yards from the camp. The boys have employed a cook who is an artist, and also have secured a wait- er. A rough table has been erected, and the cooking is done on two gasoline stoves. Each soldier lad possesses a tin plate, knife and fork, and a tin cup, over which he has exclusive control. Three times daily the command “fall in for mess!” is given in the company street. The boys appear equipped with the plates, knives, forks and cups mentioned, and each platoon, in charge of a_ lieutenant, is marched to “Cottage 20.” The platoons are seated by command, but are permitted to eat “at will.” At the conclusion of the meals they are marched back to camp. Banquet” is not the proper word to de- scribe the meals served the Morton Cadets, and silverware, crockery, cut glass and ta- ble linen are conspicuous by their absence, but everything is clean and wholesome. The boys are supplied with all the meat, potatoes, bread, butter and coffee they can dispose cf, and several times since Satur- day potato salad and French toast have been in the menu. The officers have a din- ing hall of their own—to be sure, it is but 5 by 3% feet in dimensions, and will not permit of the introduction of chairs, still a degree of dignity is attached, as it is separate from the “men.” The Mortons are not Mving in luxury, but Dr. Weaver assures me that there is no danger of the soldier lads suffering from dyspepsia, and he also claims that the present diet will not do otherwise than add to their health. Anyway, the boys are satisfied, and that is all that is necessary. Hospitably Entertained. Tne Fencidies and Mortons are regarded as heroes by the Memphis people, who are doing all in their power to add to the pleasure of the visitors from the banks of the Potomac. The sponsors, representing the, flower of American womanhood, are wofth a journey to see. The representa- tion of feminine grace, beauty and social refinement that honors the soldiers at the Memphis drill has probably never been surpassed at a similar gathering, and the ladies charged with the care of the Fen- oibles and the Morton Cadets have found that no more gallant troops ever sought to prove worthy of their sponsorship. Since the appearance of the Fencibles in prac- tice drill and the Mortons in the maiden contest all the other companies have be- come very, very nervous, and are drill- ing night and day. It is plain to the un- biased, and even to those with prejudices, that the Washington companies are su- perlor in the matter of drill, and it is amusing to note the haste and energy with which the others have redoubled their efforts since the District teams have shown what they can do. : = Decorations in Memphis. Eevrybody, those in uniform and those in civilian attire, 1s decked with the badges of some company. Every business house and dweiling in Memphis is deco- rated. The federal troops have been wel- comed this time with open arms to hos- pitable tents. Main street 1s a vision of beauty; all the streets of the city are brilliant with the uniforms of the militt men who have come to the great soldier: meet. There is a, clanking of sabers and the rumble of cdissons. There is march- ing and countermarching. Plumes wave and epaulets glitter in the sunshine, and the world may rest assured that the en- campment is worth going a long way to at- tend. The spectacle is impressive. And two companies from Washington, members of the District of Columbia National Guard, are the center of interest. It is all pic- turesque and splendid. crc | For Partition of Property. Eliza and William H. Mitchell have filed a bill in equity against Henry L. Pierce and others for the partition and sale of premises near 3d and H strects southeast, the property of the late Margaret Cimp. AIM OF THE CHURCH e Dr. Mutchmore Tells the General Assembly of Its Mission. OPENING THE PITTSBURG CONVENTION Organizing the Meeting and Elect- ing Officers. THE SOUTHERN ASSEMBLY —_—_+ PITTSBURG, Pa., May 16.—At 11 o'clock this morning the 107th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church opened in the Third Church, in this city. There were nearly 600 commissioners present when the opening hour arrived, and it was a notice- able fact that this assembly is composed almost entirely of young and unknown men. The preliminary services were begun by prayer by Dr. Robert N. Adams of Min- neapolis, who is spoken of by the western members for moderator. This was followed by Scripture reading by Dr. Wm. N. Page of Leavenworth, Kan. After music, Dr. George Norcross of Car- lisle, Pa., read a passage from the Scrip- tures, followed by prayer by Dr. W. H. Roberts, the stated clerk. The retiring moderator, Dr. Samuel A. Mutchmore, then delivered his sermon. Dr. Mutchmore’s Sermon. The sermon of Dr. Mutchmore, the re- tiring moderator, was on the labor, sentinel and signal services of the Presbyterian Church. His text was Mark 13:34. In the course of his remarks he said: “The mission of the church is to educate the childhood of the nation. God gave this country to Presbyterians when there were none to contest their fitness for the posi- tion. But many of our colleges and parochial schools were allowed to perish. Who bas this God-given heritage now? The Roman Catholics had the wisdom to grasp the opportunity which we threw away for state schools and colleges. Now we have set to work among the fragments through the board of aid for academies and colleges, and to bring what opportunities we have left into use and observation. “This country is an estuary into which the sewerage of the nations is pouring, filling the land with moral malaria, from which the church can only save it by reaching the children. Anarchy has its antidote in the Sabbath school. Conspir- acy can be strangled by saving the child- hood of desperate foreigners. Children must be taught that love for Jesus Christ and for country are inseparable. Reform in Great Cities. “There is no phase of work so important as more systematic effort in great cities. “Cities are ulcers on the body politic, and the dangers in them to church and state are appalling. New York city has been for years in the talons of a vulture, which has consumed as much of her vitals at night as grew by day. Robbed, debauched, trod- den under foot of the Behemoth of lust, ‘that which the law couid not do, in that it was weak,’ was done under the lead of a Presbyterian minister. In the laudations over victory it should not be overlooked that the Presbyterian Church led the host, as she does in all times of national peril. But beneficent as this work has been, it may, become a snake, for ministers should not give themselves to municipal reform any further than for the betterment of so- ciety through saving the souls of men. The church can supersede the necessity of municipal reform by increased organized labor. Only in this way can we save our- selves from ‘this untoward generation.’ If we shall conserve the liberties of the na- tion, it will depend on the manner in which we use our stewardship. - “If the spirit of the gospel is not injected into the body politic we will perish. The very sinews of our power will become the means of our destruction. The ghastly skeletons of our national Ife will be tum- bled into the common ditch of dead em- pires. “In the circle of practical work the church has always been a loser in not using cheap labor. The Roman Catholic Church has been built up and sustained by it. We have more skilled labor going to waste for want of opportunity than any other church. We do not plead for any particular mode of utilizing it, but for its use in the best way that the church can devise. We have thou- sands of intelligent and godly women, sin- gle and widowed, with wealth and with- out it, who are looking hopelessly for something to do to take away the ennui of unoccupéed existence, who would go into homes and institutions where they could do mission work. Such institutions are numerous in England and Germany, and ere managed by the most cultured women. The Methodist Church was founded and is largely sustained by local preachers. The Presbyterian Church, even in its poverty, was distinguished by an educated minis- try. The standard ought to be high, but the cost of a highly educated ministry in time, money and vital force must be censidered. License the Laymen. “No church has so many educated lay- men, gifted with ability to teach and elo- quent in speech, who thirst to serve God, not as bushwhackers, but with the approval and authority of Presbytery. Why not ex- amine them on the Scriptures, as in- terpreted by our standards, and license them? “Shut the door to ordination all the tighter, as toward it there is a dangerous tendency by a class which is not qualified for it. If we had followed this New Testa- ment example we shouid never have had the schism which -resulted in the Cumber- land Presbyterian Church. The utilization of lay labor is now agitating the minds of many in the Southern Presbyterian Church, and when the entire church extends the gospel call to its laymen there will be only amazement that our eyes have been so long holden to this obvious duty.” The sermon was closely listened to by the large audience. After the sermon the com- missioners went to the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church, where lunch was served. The Moderatorship. During the meal and subsequent to the recess, before the assembly reconvened, the question “Who shall be moderator was the only one under discussion. Since morning there had been several names in the air, but that of Dr. Booth seemed to be everywhere. Gen. Beaver, a life-long friend of Dr. Booth, said during the forenoon that he would nominate his friend and would be seconded by Prof. Andrew C. Zenas of McCormick's Seminary, Chicago. Among the others mentioned as candidates were Dr. John I. Blackburn of Covington, Ky. Rey. Howard A. Johnston, Chicago; War- ren H, Langdon, Portland, Ore.; R. N. Adams, Red River, Minn.; and Rev. Wm. N. Page, D.D., of Topeka, Kan. The Rev. Robert Russell Booth, D.D., js pastor of Rutgers Riverside Presbyterian Church, New York. He is the son of the distinguished William A. Booth of New York, and was born in 1830. He graduated at Williams’ College and Auburn Theolog- ical Seminary, and after a year in Europe, was settled in Troy, N. Y. In 1857 he went to Stamford, Conn., and, in 1801, to the Mer- cer Street Church, New York, and in 18) became pastor of the large University Place Church, where he was for fourteen years. He has been in his present charge for ten years. Dr. Booth has also been an active worker in educational and church enterprises. He has been trustee of Williams College, chair- man of the new school assembly commit- tee on foreign missions, a member of the American board’s prudential committee and of the committee of the American evan- gelical alliance, and a director of Union and Princeton theclogical seminaries, but when Union Theological Seminary left the Pres- byterian church, Dr. Booth left it. As chairman of the church extension commit- tee of the presbytery of New York, he has dene most efficient work. Among the commigsioners from afar are Rev. Frank P. Gilman and Elder J. M. Swam of Canton, China; Elder Wm. J. Wanless, M.D., Kolhahurbla, India; Mint; ter B. Dubois Wyckoff, Lodiana, Indi: Minister Dunlap, Siam; Rev. David M. Davenport, and Elder W. R. Ballard, Puget sound. What was considered a peer ge fact by many was that Dr, ert Russell Booth of New York did not occupy a seat upon the platform, but took a o! ia an obscure corner, while a western opponent participated in the opening exercises. This afternoon's business will be confined to the organizing of the assembly and the election of officers. In the evening the Lord’s supper will be celebrated. Control of Seminaries. PITTSBURG, Pa. May 16.—A unique feature of the s ons of the general as- sembly of two leading branches of the Presbyterian Church is that both bodies will discuss the question of control of theo- logical seminaries conducted under their auspices, and that the trustees of the re- spective seminaries are reluctant to sur- render control as desired by the supreme bodies. The United Presbyterian Church has but two théological seminaries. They are located at Allegheny, Pa., and at Xenia, Ohio. The Allegheny seminary di- rectory has declined to surrender the prop- erty of the institution to the general assem- bly; the directory of the Xenia institution has not been heard from detinitely, but it Was stated last night that it is divided on the question. The seminary question will be the most important matter before the United Pres- byterian assembly, which convenes here on the 22d instant. Tt is the sentiment of the church at large, it is said, that the control of its educational schools should be im- mediately under the direction of the general assembly in the matter of teaching and the disposal of property interests so far as they owe their existence to the members of the church and receive support from the United Presbyterian body through appropriations from the general assembly. In a Historical Pince, PITTSBURG, Pa., May 16—The Third Presbyterian Church, in which the 107th general assembly convened today, is one of historic interest. Here in 1836 was held the convention and assembly, which re- sulted in the disruption of the denomina- tion. One of the great questions then was assembly control of missionary societies, as the great question of the present gen- eral assembly is the asembly control of the theological seminaries. The old and new, school general assemblies met in Pittsburg for the last time in November, 1869, twenty-six years ago. When they adjourned a union mass meeting was held in the Third Presbyterian Church. It was a thanksgiving celebration, and the event is commemorated in a beautiful mural tablet in the vestibule of the church. The Third Church was dedicated in Novem- bet, 1868, so that the quarter centennial of the dedication may now be celebrated, as well as the quarter centennial of the re- union mass meeting. Southern General Assembly. DALLAS, Texas, May 16.—The general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church begins a ten days’ session here to- day. Among the most important matters to be discussed will be the relations with the Northern Presbyterian Church. This subject was before the assembly last year, in response to the proposition from the as- sembly at Saratoga that the southern as- sembly appoint a special committee of nine to confer with a similar committee of the northern assembly and to “take into con- sideration the whole question of organic union of the two bodies upon the basis of one common standard.” The assembly at Nashville declined to ap- point a committee of conference, but the subject has been much agitated in the southern church since. a THE COURTS. Court of Appeals—Present: The Chief Jus- tice; Mr. Justice Morris and Mr. Justice Shepard. 4 No. 453, Thos, B. Ferguson, administra- tor, agt. W. and G. R. R. Co.; passed until June, after call of special calendar. No. 434, Wm. Lochren, commissioner of pen- sions, agt. United States, ex. rel. Chas. D. Long; argument continued by Fred. A. Baker for appellee and concluded by As- sistant Attorney General Whitney. No. 455, Virginia A. Grafton, executrix, agt. Herbert E. Paine et al.; passed. No. 456, Martha S. Edgerton, administratrix, agt. B. and O. R. R. Co.; argument commenced by Theo. W. Birney for appellants. Court in General Term—Chief Justice Bing- ham and Justices Hagner and McComas. United States agt. Morris et al.; on hear- ing. The court will adjourn today until Monday. . Equity Court No. 1—Judge Cox. Van Riswick agt. Casey; Wm. P. Craig- hill substituted as defendant. Earnshaw agt. Peterson; pro confesso against cer- tain defendants ordered. Washington Ben- eficial Endowment Association agt. Com- mercial Alliance Life Insurance Company; time to take testimony limited to seventy days. Welcker agt. Welcker; sale finally ratified. Foote agt. Foote; testimony be- fore Examiner J. A. Sweeney ordered taken. Turner agt. Moxley; pro confesso agt. certain defendants ordered. Cook agt. Cook; lot 12, square 198, ordered omitted from sale. Todd agt. American Security and Trust Company; leave to take testi- mony of non-residents granted. Levy agt. Prager; Jos. E. Dyer allowed to intervene. Circuit Court No. 1—Judge Bradley. Lee agt. B. and P. R. R. Co.; clerk or- dered to return to plaintiff or attorney meney deposited as security for: costs. Kieckhoefer agt. District of Columbia; judgment in certiorari. D. S. Hess & Co. agt. Wm. A. Hammond; on hearing. Grif- fith agt. Washington Times Co.; verdict for defendant. Partello agt. White, gar- nishee; judgment of condemnation. Downes agt. Massett; judgment for amount ad- mitted. Richards agt. District of Colum- bia; judgment in certiorari. Criminal Court No. 2—Judge Cole. Brooke agt. Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company; motion for new trial filed. Henry M. Talbott agt. Jno. A. W, Burche; verdict for plaintiff for $60, Ash- burn & Co. agt Hubert Bohnke; verdict for plaintiff for $349.33. Hugh Morgan agt, Anacostia and Potomac River Railway Co.} verdict for defendant. Probate Court —Judge Hagner. Estate of Norvell H. Cobb; petition of administrator d.b.n. to marke desperate cer- tain debts. Estate of Jno. Michael Gross; will proved. Estate of Clara V. Pope; re- ceipt filed. Estate of Catherine Hudnell; will and petition for probate filed. Estate of Susan V. Smith; will filed. ——_—_ The Fishing Season. The operators of the large haul seines down the river are quitting the business for the season, as fish are now selling at figures which do not justify the employ- ment of so many men. Soon there will not be any of the large seines in operation, and the dealers will have to depend upon the fyke and trap nets for their supply of ma- rine products. While fish are cheap, the dealers in the market are handling other stock that brings more cash. Frogs are now becoming plentiful, and are selling at $1.50 a dozen, while soft crabs have mad¢ their appearance, and are bringing 75 centd a dozen. e Some of the dealers are receiving small shipments of black bass from the Potomac, while sea bass from salt water are also being received. Yesterday, at “Windmill Point,” the fish- ing shore of R. A. Golden, a rock fish weigning nearly one hundred pounds wag caught in the seine, and was exhibited in market this morning. —_—_——> Emerson Institute Players. The dramatic talent displayed by the young men of Emerson Institute last night at Willard Hall in the two farces, “A Quiet Family” and “The Widow's Victim,” was of a high order of excellence. They gave their lines without a break, and the general makeup was good. The cast was as fol- iows: “A Quiet Family,” a farce in one act, by William Suter—Mr. Benjamin Bibbs, Ransom Gillett; Mr. Barnaby Bibbs, Her- bert Kaufman; Mr. Peter Parker, John BE. M. Hall; Grumpy, Carl Rakemann; Mrs. Benjamin Bibbs, Max C. J. Wiehle; Mrs. Barnaby Bibbs, Earl Godwin; Miss Selina Summers, Henry Goldschmid; Snarley, Walter Ergood “The Widow's Victim,” by Charles Selby—Mr. Twitter, Max C. J. Wiehle; Mr. Byron Tremaine Pelham Podge, Ransom Gillett; Jeremiah Clip, Clarence Ergood; Mrs. Rattleton, Herbert Kaufman; Mrs. Twitter, Walter Ergood; Jane Chat- terly, Earl Godwin. Herbert Kaufman and Clarence Ergood made lively and entertaining comedians, They might have spoken more distinctly and slower, with decided gain in finish. The female parts, by Max Wiehle, Earl Godwin and Henry Goldschmid jn the first farce, were exceptionally well done. ———— Not the Company of This City. Captain McKee says that the recent item on the Good Hope Mining Company of California should not be confounded the Good Hope Company of this bles mine located Vi G 101 din day uigations involved