Evening Star Newspaper, June 1, 1895, Page 9

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C, SATURDAY, JUNE 1,:1895-TWENTY PAGES. <<a Printers’ Inf, cfBe fittfe scGoof: master of advertising), saps: Sf is cfaimed for the Wasdington Sfor, and proBabfp frufSfullp cfaimed, Bat no offer newspaper tn f§e counfrp gocs info 80 farsz a percenfage of aff fhe Bouses wiffin a radius of fwenfp mifes from tBe office of pufificafion. OPEN AIR CONCERTS The Marine Band at the White House This Afternoon. AN OLD AND POPULAR CUSTOM Music at the Capitol and at the Marine Barracks. A FAMOUS ORGANIZATION ——— es HE MUSIC FAST, so to speak, of the Washington public, which has been in progress since Sep- tember last, will, un- less Jupiter Pluvius interferes, be broken this afternoon at ex- actly five minutes before 6 o'clock, when Prof. Fanctulit raises his baton asa signal for the United States- Marine Band to utter the first note o7 the iritial number of the inaugural concert in the grounds of the Executive Mansion for the season of 1895. To be deprived of the privilege of listening to the playing of this famous organization would be considered a hard- ship by thousands of Washingtonians, who have been hungering all winter for the coming of spring and the order for the band to resume its concerts. Beginning this afternoon and continuing until Sat- urday, September 28 next, the band is scheduled to play in the White House grounds Saturdays, at the east front of the Capitol Wednesdays, and at the marine barracks Thursdays. The Marine Band concerts form one of the prominent features of Washington life during the heated term, being probably the most popular and undoubtedly the cheap- est amusement available to the citizens, ‘The tri-weekly recitals are generally char- acterized as a boon to those -unfortunate— or perhaps they should be termed fortu- nate—Individuals whose employment or circumstances negatives induigence in recreation in the country, on the, moun- tains or at the seashore, and are likewise heartily enjoyed by the scores of vis to Washington from the rural di where a musical organization is a z For what length of time have the Marine Band concerts at the White House grounds and the Capitol been in progress? In an endeavor to answer the foregoing query a Star reporter devoted several hours with Col. Charles Heywood at the marine bar- racks yesterday, searching the records of the marine corps, but a definite conciusion could not be reached. Certain it is that the residents of Washington were edified with an artistic rendition of music by the noted band as early as the year 1856, for a law was passed by Congress during the month of August, that year, providing for the ment to each member of the band $4 month in addition to his regular salary ompensation for the extra duties in- volved In the concerts in the President's grounds and at the Capitol. ‘olonel John M. Wilson, at present in charge of public buildings and grounds, distinctly remembers that the concerts had outgrown their infancy in 1859, and not a few oldest inhabitants are positive the custom was started prior to the year 1810. y, it is a fact that several Pres! vho preceded Abraham Lincoln en- te joved the musle Saturday afternoons from rtico of the White House; 3 and beaux of olden time the band stand side by y glances at one another, as $s and youths cf toda if a century ago a scene similar to that to be witnessed this afternoon was ted on tae lawn in the rear of the ence of the chief magistrate of the south p the be ly who possibly can attends the for although they have been for fifty years or more their y does not wane, but on the con- seem to be ever on the increas d base ball cranks even have been seats on the bleach- e of a game in order rounds in time announced fternoon concert. led fact that not to listen to the think it would body did. great and tled riunities for the girls to unequa tinge of in to go and admire appreciate de a smooth green lawn and a background of trees, a € garden and bloom! flowers, and trailing vines, are valua accessories, while the ; ro mn atti in the white flannel suit is educated up to the artistic v of a similar background. The music can be heard almost as well in one place as in another, but some people think they hear with more plcasure ¥ get so close mus! 1 {ng they show up well tude, recline on the side ar the band da selves reviewing offic: ing parade of pretty girls © nev d light-hearted ; mors of a shortage in -! 4s a cigarette famine, and the “fiends” young men. On a sunny afternoon the scene reminds one of a huge kineto-grapho- phone—it is picturesque and beautiful, with a highly gratifying musical accompani- ment. Ther2 is a treat in store for those who will attend the concerts during the coming summer, according to Prof. Fanciulli. The latter declared to the reporter that the band is in a far supertor condition, both as regards discipline and ability, than ever a ae Se aie re. before, and he intends that its work shall surprise even the most enthusiastic ad- mirers of the organization. Each concert will be carefully prepared, according to the leader, and arranged to suit the tastes of all. The schedule for the entire coming con- cert season at the Executive Mansion is as follows: m.; June § E g June June 29, 6: July 6, 9, July 13, July July 27, 7 ; August 10, 5:30 to ust 17, 5:20 to ; August 24, 40; August 31, to 6:30; Sep- 4:50 to 6:20; September 14, 4:40 ie September 21, 4:30 to 6:00, and Sep- to 6:10; tember 28, 4:30 to 6:00. The time for the concerts at the Capitol and marine bar- racks varies hut a minute or two from the above schedule. The marine corps is the oldest military or naval force in the service of the United States, and its band is likewise ancient. The Marine Band, according to the late Ben: Perley Poore, originated on_ the frigate Constitution, Commodore Hull, when cruising in the Mediterranean in 1805. Several Italian musicians, including Gaetano Carvel, Giaccome Gaetano, Mi- chael Sardo, Carolus Masi and Francisco Pulitzis, came to Washington and formed a band that was attached to the marine barracks. Carusi was the leader from 1805 to 1815, Pulitzis from 1815 to 1825 and then Michael Sardo. These Italians and their descendants formed a better portion of the band for many years, and adhered to the old-school clarionets, hautboys and _bas- soons long after the introduction of brass instruments. Indeed, they were regarded at Washington, as they regarded them- selves, as the best band in the world for many’ years. Perhaps the most picturesque feature of the marine corps {s the band. It is con- sidered in a manner to belong to the Presi- dent of the United States. It is always at his disposak whenever he cares to listen to it, and, m addition to the outdoor con- certs, the band is in attendance at all the White House receptions. Every member of the organization must enlist in the ordl- nary way and serve five years as a private at $13 per month, after which he may be promoted through the grades of third, Second and first-class musician. A first- class musician receives $36 per month; a second-class, $21 per month, and‘a third- class, $17 per month. The leader draws $00 per month. There are thirty musicians, fourteen detailed privates and one princi- pal musician in the band. Every man of them is paid $48 per year additional for playing at the White House and Capitol. It seems astonishing that first-rate mu- sicians should be willing to serve for such small pay, but, as a rule, the men enlist for the sake of the prestige which they obtain from five years’ service in the Ma- rine Band. After serving out this term, however, many become attached to the organization and remain with it. They en- jey many privileges which go far to make up for the small remuneration which they receive. They are permitted to earn money out- side by concerts and otherwise, and in this way make a great many dollars. Twenty- five drummers and buglers, temporarily attached to the band, are constantly in training at the barracks here. They are boys enlisted at the age of fourteen to six- teen years, and they serve by enlistment up to twenty-one years, when they are as- signed to ships. It is their duty in the service to sound the calls to quarters in the morning, for hoisting and pulling down the flag, ete., whether on shore or on board. On special occasions the buglers and drum- mers parade with the band, and add much to its strength and numerical appearance. The band is officially ordered out for the tri-weekly concerts. When the Presifent desires the Saturday musicales in the White House grounds to begin he trans- mits a message to that effect to the Secre- tary of the Navy. The latter forwards an order. to the commandant of the marine ccrps, who in turn directs the leader of the band to commence the concerts. The Capl- tol concerts are ordered by the command- ant, at the request of the architect of the Capizol, and, should the latter prove dila- tory in this respect, he is usually reminded that the muste is desired through scores of communications from citizens of East Washington. It is exceptional for the band to play at the Capitol during the sessions cf Congress. The Thursday concerts at the barracks are at the volition of Col. -Hey- wood, and are given upon his order. ——— LA SAGESSE THE WINNER. The Oaks Ruan Over Downs. Sir James Miller's bay filly La Sagesse won the Oaks stakes of 4,500 sovereigns, run at Epsom Downs, England, yesterday. There were fifteen starters. The weather was beautiful and the attendance was large. A special train ccrveyed the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and other members of the royal family to the course. the Epsom Tne following was the result: Sir James Miler’s bay fill: La Sagesse, by Wisdom, {out of St. Mary, first; Mr. A. W. Coxe's Galeotta, ‘second; Lord Bradford's Penk- ridge, third; Mr. W. Low's Garter Queen, | fourth, The betting was 5 to 1 against La Sa- gesse; 100 to 15 against Galeotta, and 4 to 1 against Penkridge. Galeotta led until inside the distance, where La Sagesse cnallerged her and won by a length and a half. The ‘same dis- tance separated second and third horses. es Shortage of a Cleveland Official. Ever since the recent change of adminis- tration in the local municipal governm of Cleveland, Ohio, there have been ru- the accounts of the Cleveland workhouse and a hopeless tangle of the books. It was announced at the city hall yesterday that the shortage amounted to $4300, which had been se- | cured by cx-Bookkeeper Geo. W. Lechnor. It is said that Lechnor has been living far Tus | In excess of his income. City officials state that Lechnor will probably make good the shortage. — The re nt West Virginta legislature pas: ed a law imposing a Hcense of $300 per nnum on retail dealers in cigarettes, The went into effect om the 23d imo. N a retail dealer in the state has yet taken out a license. In consequence there are obliged to send to Ohio and Pennsylvania for their supply. |LUTHERAN SYNOD General Body Will Meet at Hagers- town, Md, IMPORTANT AFFAIRS COMING UP Progress of the Church as Told by Figures. MARYLAND DELEGATES ——— The thirty-seventh cenvention of the general synod of the Lutheran Church will be held in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, Md., Rev. S. W. Owen, D. D., pastor, beginning June 5. The president, the Rev. Charles S. Albert, D. D., editor of the Lutheran Publication Society of Philadelphia, Pa., will preach the synodical sermon, after which an informal reception will take place, and the intro- duction of those to be entertained to the entertainers. Thursday morning, June the organization of the new synod will take place, by the election of officers for the coming two years. The present offi- cers are the Rev. Chas. S. Albert, D. D., of Philadelphia, president; the Rev. W. S. Freas, D. D., of York, Pa., secretary; and Louis Manss, esa., of Cincinnati, Ohio, treasurer. The roll of the coming new synod is a long one. The members from the Maryland synod are as follows: Min- isters, Rev. J. G. Morris, D. D., LL. D.; Rev. W. E. Parson, D. D.; Rev. Samuel Domer, D. D.; Rev. S. W. Owen, D. D.; Rey. J. H. Barb, Rev. 0, C. Roth, Rev Luther Kuhlman, Rev. E. H. Delk. men, W. L. Armiger, H. C. Hines, G. V. Yonce, J. M. Miller, W. H. Weaver, P. G. Youck, A. F. Fox, Ccrnelius Eckhardt. Appropriate Meeting Pince. It {s altogether appropriate that the synod should meet this time at Hagers- town. The organization was made at this place October 24, 1820, with representatives from four synods only, and then, too, on account of the anniversary of the church in which it is to be held, St. John’s, whose congregation is now one hundred years old. The first meeting or convention of the general synod took place at Frederick, Md., in 1821, the officers being at that time the Rev. George Lochman, D. D., presi- dent; Rev. D. F. Schaeffer, D. D., secre. tary, and C. A. Barnitz, treasurer. ‘The off cers at the organization were the Rey. J. D. Kurtz, D. Ds president, and Rev. Henry A. Muhlenberg, D. D., secretary. These names andthe many good works of these men still live in the Lutheran Church and will continue to do so to the end of time. At the first called meeting held in Fred- erick there were but three synods repre- sented, with six clerical and four lay dele- gates. At this, the thirty-seventh conven- tion, there will be twenty-five synods, with a delegation of one hundred and twelve ministers and as many laymen. Shown by Figures, These different district synods, as they are called, represent upward of eight hun- dred pastorates, 1,100 ministers, and pos- sibly over 170,000 communicant members. In this connection it must be remembered that this does not represent the member- ship. of the entire Lutheran church in this country, as there are four other general bodies, with a number of independent syn- ods. The value of church property will, it is estimated, far exceed $10,000,000, As Te- ported at last meeting of the synod, and as shown by the report of the statistical sec- retary, the Rey. 8. Stall, D. D., the total indebtedness on church property is con- siderably less than a million of dollars, local-expenses for all objects for the two years preceding nearly three millions of dotiars and receipts for benevolence alone nearly $450,000. Notwithstanding the dull times and the consequent depression of business every- where resulting therefrom, the receipts for the past two years wiil far exceed those of any former year in the history of the synod, showing the growing interest in the work of the church everywhere, and the thorough working condition of the several boards. While it is to be expected that there will be considerable business to transact at the coming meeting, there will be nothing out of the regular routine, un- less sprung on the synod unawares. State of the Church. The report of the committee on the state of the church fs always looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure and closely followed by all during its reading. The in- dications are of a more general interest in all the affairs throughout the entire church. The prominent part being taken by the laymen in the prosecution of the work, and the unprecedented amount of money contributed all goes to verify the belief. As a matter cf course, differences do exist, but these gradually grow fewer from year to year. Literary and Theological Institutions The reports on the colleges and semin- aries of the church will be fully up to the standard. The number of students enroll- ed is large, and ever on the increase. These are Hartwick Seminary, New York; Penn- sylvania College and Seminary, Gettys- burg, Pa.; Wittenberg College and Semin- ary, at Springfield, Ohio; Missionary In- stitute, at Selinsgrove, Pa.; Carthage Col- lege, Carthage, Ill.; Midland College, Atchi- son, Kan. All of these institutions are keeping pace with the rapid development of all the departments of the work of the church. The number of students in all the institutions is far in excess of any previous year. An unusually large number of young men are preparing for the ministry. In this connection additional facilities for the west will probably also be considered at this coming convention. ‘The seminary in the west may be said to have had a beginning, as theological train- ing is now given at Midland College, Atchi- son, Kansas. But it is necessary, it is claimed, that the work should be placed and operated on a larger and broader basis. Abridgment of the Common Service. At the last meeting of the synod the fol- lowing resolution was adopted: Resolved, That the common service com- mittee be instructed to prepare an abridged form of the common service for the use of those who may not desire to use the full service; that two active pastors be added to the committee to assist it in carrying out this instruction; that the abridged service, when prepared, be printed on leaves that can be laid in our hymnals or nymn Looks for present use, subject to the action of the general synod two years hence, it being understood that this action shall in no way affect the present status of etther service. This ccmmittee, consisting of Revs. G. Wenner, D. D.; F. W. Conrad, D. D. EB. J. Wolf, D. D.; S.A. Ort, D. D, . Albert, D. D.; J. A. Singmaster, W: H. Dunbar, D. D., and T. C. Billheimer, D. D., have prepared this abridgment, and the same will be presented at this convention for adoption or rejection. If adopted this will add another to the orders of worship, making in all three. The old order of worship, called the Washington service. adopted at the convention heid here in Washington in 1869, the common serv- ice recently adopted, and this contemplated abridgment cf this common service. Several Matters of Importance. The Washington Home for the Aged Is a young institution of the church, located at Mentello, D. C., only a few moments’ ride on the main stem of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, a cut of which has hereto- fore been printed in The Star. The im- portance of adding more homes will no doubt come up for consideration at the convention, as also plans discussed for putting the-home on a better working basis. No doubt other synods will avail themselves of the privilege of building ad- ditional homes. The plan is to build a number of cottages, instead of one large building, as originally intended. Two committees of five members each, one to revise the hymns, the other the musie of the Book of Worship, were ap- pointed at the last convention, to act in co-operation and to report at this conven- tion, pastors generally having six months in which to send in suggestions. These committees have been hard at work, meet- ing a number of times since their appoint- ment, and have about completed their la- bers. Foreign Missions. The board of foreign missions, of which the Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D., of this city is the president, will have a very gratifying report to make. The setretary’s (Rev. Geo. Scholl) report will show receipts largely in excess of those of the last two years preceding the convention held two years ago at Canton, Ohio, at which time the receipts reported amounted to $113,087. Of this amount $9,787.65 was from legacies and $ 47 from the sale of African cof- fee, raised at the Muhlenberg mission, and $1,500 from the publication society; the re- mainder principally from the district synods, the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies, and other sources. Recently the board engaged Mr. Prabala Ramachandrayya Garu, B. A., a convert from Branmanism, to yisit the congrega- tions and institutions of the church in the interests of the work in India. He was well and favorably received by Washington Lutherans, having been heard in Memorial, St. Paul's and the Church of the Reforma- tion. He is a good talker, and has excel- lent control of our language. A few even- ings ago, at his closing lecture in Memorial Church, he was presented with a gold watch, much to his surprise and delight. His lectures were all highly appreciated. Home Missions. In the consideration of home missions all have a keen interest, and when the secretary, Rev. A. S. Hartman, D. D., of Baltimore, presents his report, it will be received with, if such @ thing be allowed, much applause. Notwithstanding the hard times and consequent depression of all business, the church work at home has not suffered, but on the other hand been all and more than one could expect. The two years ending March 31, 189, were the best in the history of the work of home mis- sions in the church. One hundred and six- ty-three missions were undgér the care of the board, an increase of twelve. The re- ceipts of the board were about $86,000, an increase of nearly $8,000." Thirty-four new missicns were errolled. Twenty missions became self-sustaining. Twenty-six churches were built. Six thousan,imembers were received in the mission ‘churehes. The president of this board is the Rev. Charles S. Albert, D. D., the local members being Revs. W. E. Parson, D. D., M. W. Hamma, D. D., Messrs. Albert F.’ Fox and S. E. Slater. The publication society, Jocated In Phila- delphia, 2nd from which the several boards receive so much financial; aid, has been making rapid strides, The Deacones#® Work. The youngest institution 6 -the.chureh is the board on deaconess work, of which the Rev. G. U. Wenner, D. D., of New York is the president! Heretofore this work has been largely preparatory, but that stage has now been pissed, and the board is in a position to take up the work for which it was- appointed and. will be prepared in the coming fall to arrange for the training of Luthergin deaconesses in its own institution by @ corps of specially trained sisters. Six of these sisters,. who have been under special training at Kal- serworth and elsewhere, will return to this country during the summer and be prepar- ed to enter on their active duties In the service of the board in the early fall. An offer has been made to the board on behalf of the Lutherans of Baltimore of a sultable house tree of expense to the board for a term of three years, for use as a mother “house and training school, and the board having formally accepted the offer will establish the headquarters for its work in the city of Baltimore. The mother house will be formally opened October 1, 1895, and will be in charge of the stx sis- ters who have been specially trained for this purpose. Candidates who desire to enter on the work of a deaconess will be accepted on probation in this institution, where they will be thoroughly trained in the duties required of a deaconess. One candidate has already been accepted, and other applications are now pending before the board. In addition to the practical course of training to be given by the sis- ters, further instruction will be given by a faculty of ministers, who will be specially selected for this purpose. ‘The work of the board is meeting with encouragement wherever it is presented, and it is believed the house will be opened, October 1, under very favorable auspices. The board at its last meeting adopted a constitution for its guidance, to be sub- mitted for approval at the coming meeting of the general synod, and also took action looking tc the incorporation of the board. Dr. Wenner, in a recent publication con- cerning deaconess work, says: “The rapid growth of cities, the condition of the sick and the poor in cities and towns, the alien- ation of large masses from the church, the religious destitution of the young, the in- fluence of heathen sentiments and worldly lives, the moral degradation of vast masses of people who are not reached by the or- dinary means of grace—these are condi- tions which reauire a vast enlargement of the church’s agencies in reaching the world. On the other hand the cmancipa- tion of woman from old time restrictions has opened to her wide fields of usefulness from which she has hitherto been debarred. This has created a widespread desire on the part of woman to engage more actively in public duties and in the work of her times. The mission fields of farthest In- dia and of the islands of the sea bear wit- ness to her zeal and devotion. At home she competes with man in almost every station of life. Hence the age itself is opportune and helps to gpen the doors of a work in which she has proved singular- ly successful and for which she is by na- ture admirably fitted.” The work of the deaconessés, as proposed is to include the care of orphans’ homes, of schools and homes for servants and working girls and hospitals. The deacon- ess is also looked to to ‘become a visitor to the poor and thus a valuablo factor in congregational work. Full of Interest. All things being considered, the coming thirty-seventh convention of the general synod promises to be full of interest, and doubtless much good will follow, and more active interest than ever before be shown on the part of both the clergy and laity. A reception is to be tendered the dele- gates in Hose Hall on the evening of June 11, 1895, and is to be in charge of a com- mittee of ladies selected from the Lutheran churches of Hagerstown. q —_.__- REGARDED AS A LABORER. Lee Yuen Ordered to Be Returned to China. In the United States circult court in New York yesterday Judge Lacombe en- tered a final order, sending Lee Yuen back to China, on the ground that he had entered this country as a laborer. Lee Yuen had been in this country before, and returned in August, 1894, by way of Bur-- lington, Vt. He was arrested in New York city while at work as a cigar maker. It was held on his behalf that Lee Yuen was a merchant. Judge Lacombe's precedent is a decision by Judge Coxe to the effect that China- men engaged in unskilled labor are labor- crs within the meaning of the act, no mat- ter whether they own an interest in a store | or not. THE NATIONAL GUARD The Coming Encampment and the Effect of the Attendance. THE DISCIPLINE IN THE BRIGADE Ambition Among the Local Guards- men to Achieve Glory. OF INTEREST nn NOTES The coming camp ts occupying the time and attention of headquarters officers and clerks almost “completely just at present, and.everybody will continue busy uatil the time for departure for the big outing. The official order will be issued in a few days, and then the commanding officers of regi- ments, battalions and companies, as well as the enlisted men, will become acquainted with the program and be informed of what they are to do. The 75 per cent attendance requirement of Gen. Ordway is the cause of considerable thinking, and it is more than probable that an effort will be made to have the figure lowered. At a meeting of the officers of the first regiment Wednesday evening the subject was discussed at length, but no conclusion was reached as to the course, if any, to be taken. At this meeting Capt. C.S. Domer of company C, second bat- talion, stated that it would be absolutely impossible for 75 per cent of the members of his command to go to Fort Washington, so that if the general sticks to what he has said, it is a foregone conclusion that the company which for three years held the championship of the United States, and which ts gf rally known throughout the country, will be mustered out. There are several other organizations similarly cir- cumstanced, and unless the powers that nxious times are ahead. Music will not be lacking during the en- campment, for the National Guard Band is holding daily rehearsals at the armory, and Prof. Schroeder intends that the work of his musicians shalt be first-class. Importance of Discipline. That a much higher standard of disci- Pline is possible for the National Guard than now prevails was most conclusively demonstrated by the Thurston Rifles of maha, Neb., at the recent Memphis inter- ate drill, that company carrying off the h prize of $300 offered for the best dis- ciplined company in camp. During the out- ing of eleven days not one enlisted man of the company was seen in conversation with a commissioned officer, all business between the men and the captain being transacted through the first sergeant. A moment after-reveille in the morning the company was a stir, and soon thereafter its camp was thoroughly policed. At certain fixed times each day the com- pany was formed, and, under command of the first sergeant, marched to the mess hall for meals, Seats were taken by com- mand, and the organization invariably de- parted from the mess hall in a manner sim- ilar to that pursued in approaching it. When taps sounded silence immediately reigned in the temporary home of the Thurston Rifles, and the same state of affairs continued until reveille. Many off- cers in attendance at Camp Schotield were of the opinion that the {deal discipline de- scribed had much to do with the success of the company in the competitive drills. A prominent staff officer of the District Guard stated to a Star reporter yesterday that it is only a question of time before the discipline in the local brigade will be noticeably bettered. During the coming encampment, of course, the change in the methods now prevailing in the armory will be most apparent. Then it is a certainty that soon after the return of the soldiers from Fort Washington an order will be issued concerning discipline in the armory. “Some day,” said the ofticer mentioned, “some captain of some company of the guard will convince his men that army discipline is the proper thing for success. That company will soon take first place among the organizations of the District militia, and then discipline will become contagious. As a result the guard will be as near perfect as it is possible to make it, and I am sure that the time is bound to come.” Looking for Laurels. The ambition of the local guardsmen to achieve glory and win cash on the com- petitive drill field has noticeably increased since the victorious return of company A, third battalicn, from the recent big contest at Memphis. The National Rifles, as here- tufore annourced in The Star, have decided to send a team to the interstate drill and encampment to be held in the fair zrounds at St. Louis July 1 to 7 next. Lieut. Man- son has been at work for several evenings during the week with the material at his disposal, and expects to mold a team into such shape that it will carry off satisfac- tory honors in what is thought will be one of the biggest friendly military strifes of recent years. It may be stated, on the best authority, that company A, fourth battal- ion, will not visit the Missouri city, al- though many of the members are heartily in favor of going. It is rumored that company D, fourth battalion, has practically concluded to be among the competitors of the National Rifles, and {s already drilling for the event, but Capt. Williams and his soldier lads are maintaining their characteristic silence, and neither substantiate nor deny the rumor. Another possibility is company B, third battalion. Capt. Mattingly declares that the only factor that can be successful in keeping his company at home is lack of necessary cash. In case of failure to go to St. Louis, the company is determined to attend the interstate drill of 1896, wherever it may be heid. The Tennessee Champtons. The members of the companies which participated in the recent Memphis inter- state drill will be particularly interested to know that in all probability the crack companies of Tennessee will come together in Memphis before June 15, to decide the championship of the state; the proposed contest being a direct outcome of the big drill. The famous Chickasaw Guards, prior to the encampment of a few weeks ago, held undisputed title to the champtlonship of the state, but since the event and the places given to the Chickasaws and the Gov- ernor’s Guards, respectively, it is sald that the latter has not alone manifested a de- termination to claim the championship, but other organizations in Tennessee have sought to take the title from the pride of Memphis. The Chickasaws hold that the late drill was -solely an interstate affair, and the championship of the state was not in ques- tion, but ihe Governor’s Guards and -the other companies claim that no matter what In issue the Governor's -bested the Chicks by two points, and, therefore, are entitled to the championship, This” has rather perturbed the Chicks, so Capt. Kyle a few days ago addressed a circular letter to the organized compantes of the National Guard, state of Tennessee, announcing that he {fs willing to defend the title against all companies of the state, and is anxious to compete for the honor, a championship medal and an entrance fee of $500. All Memphis is highly wrought up over the matter, and the next step is awaited with more than passing interest. In Place of Company D. Company D, sixth battalion, at a mect- ing Tuesday evening last decided to dis- band, and such action will probabiy be ac- complished by the Individual discharge or transfer of the members to other com- panies. This company was organized about tional Guard circles as the War Depart- ment Guard. At the recent annual inspec- tion and muster it became apparent that the command fell below the minimum strength required by law and the disband- ment was settled on. Maj. Bartlett, it is said,has authorized Mr. F. Carroll Mattingly to organize a company to take the place to be made vacant by the disbandment of the present company D. Mr. Mattingly is a member of the drill team of company A, third battalion, and has been a guards- man for three years past. He expects to have the new company organized within a week, and states that it will comprise forty men at the brigade encampment. Notes of Interest. Maj. Burton R. Ross of the first battalion is in receipt of a constant stream of con- gratulations on his selection of Fifth Ser- geant John A. Heydler of company D io fill the position of sergeant major of the battalion. Mr. Heydler has been a mem- ber of company D for six years past, and is regarded as one of the most able soldiers in the guard. He was the clerk of his command, and it is the general opin- ion that the company has suffered a great loss and the battalion gained an excellent non-commissioned officer by his promotion. Capt. Miller has forwarded to Sergeant Major Heydler a congratulatory letter. Prof. Fanciulli of the Marine Band has written a march for company A, third bat- talion, and named it “The Morton Cadets March. It will be played for the first time next Saturday afternoon in the White House grounds. Prof. Fanciulli states that his latest composiiion is more catchy than any he has heretofore written. Troop A and the light battery are going ahead with arrangements for their coming practice marches. No new features other than those already published have been considered in relation to the outings. The Second Regiment Glee Club will meet at 7:30 o’clock this evening for rehearsal. Col. Clay expects a large attendance, for the membership of the club is much in- terested in getting the organization into such shape as will enable it to fill enjoyably the leisure hours. which may be expected during the evenings at the brigade camp. Officers of the department of rifle prac- tice have been ordered to wear the ¢ tomary mourning for the late Lieut. Bag. ger, inspector of rifle practice, third bat- talion. A meeting of the officers of the depart- ment of rifle practice will be held at the gallery Tuesdey evering at 8 o'clock. The camp program for the department will be fully outlined at that time and absolutely uniform methods of instruction will be agreed upon and formulated. National Guardsmen who would like to be interested in the rifle association, but who do not see what advantage member- ship in that organization would be to them, are beginning to find out that the priv leges of the association are likely to be well worth having. There will be associa- tion matches of all sorts, in which, of course, only association members can par- Ucipate. National Guardsmen. will, of course, have the regular schedule rifle practice as usual, but those who stay out- side of the association are likely to lose some pleasant experiences and miss a few prizes they could, perhaps, easily yather in, a When Did the Civil War End? To the Editor of The Evening Star: I noticed in The Star of last week the ruling of the pension bureau in Barle- young’s case. It seems that his service commenced April 19, 1866. The necessities of his case required that he should have served in the time of the war of the rebel- lien, to determine which it was necessary to ascertain the exact date when this war, as matter of fact and law, was terminated. The bureau took up the question as a new problem. The assistant secretary of the interior held on this point that the actual termination of hostilities was in July, 1865, and adds, ‘It is not believed that Congress intended to pension those whose rendition of service, military or naval, had no con- nection whatever with the belligerent oper- ations of the war, was not upon the theater of the conflict, and had nothing to do with the objects and purposes of the war.” It is submitted that this question was distinetly passed upon by the United States Supreme Court at its December term, 1867, which came to a very different conclusion. There were a large number of cases then pending in the Supreme Court, under “the captured and abandoned property act” of March 12, 1868. (12th Stats., 820.) This act authorized loyal owners of such property to bring a suit in the Court of Claims agt. the United States, “at any time within two years after the suppression of the rebvel- lion,” to recover the proceeds of their property taken and sold by the govern- ment during sald war. The Court of Claims had in each case ascertained the facts, and rendered judg- ments pro forma_ for the several claimants, and the United States appealed them to the Supreme Court, where the Attorney Gen- eral selected from the mass four or five, which, collectively, presented all the points which he wished to urge against the claims severally. He made four several points. The first was that the suits were barred by the statute of March 12, 1863; were not com- menced “within two years after the sup- pression of the rebellion,” as required by the third section of said act, cited above. it is thus seen that this point stood at the front to be argued and decided by the court. = The Attorney General, E. Rockwood Hear, was aided by R. S. Hale, special counsel for the United States. The Attor- ney General argued all the points at length; Messrs. J. A. Wills, T. J. D. Ful- ler, W. P. Clark and A. G. Riddle for the several claimants. Mr. Hale opened and closed the argument for the United States. ‘The Attorney Gcneral replied at length to the three first named counsel for the claim- ants, and to Mr. Riddle was specially as- signed the task of replying to him. One point of kis-reply was thought to be good— he was able to produce an opinion of that distinguished lawyer settling the question against his argument. Justice David Davis delivered the opin- fon of the court. His labor was mainly with the limitation—the time when the war ended, when for all purposes where private rights were involved, the rebellion was sup- pressed. The time of the institution of the suit where the question arose was June 5, 1868, and under the rule of the pension office that would be too late. This point wes elaborated with exhaust- ive care. Justice Davis thus stated the proposition: qwnen: in the sense of this law, was the rebellion entirely - ee entirely sup: The opinion declares that the question cf when the war ended was not to be left for each claimant to settle, at his peril, but was to be determined by some formal pub- lic act of the government. The first official declaration bearing on this point was the President's proclama- tion of August 20, 1868, which referred to his proclamation of April 2, 1866, that arm- ed resistance had everywhere ceased. The opinion declares that Congress adopt- ed this date of August 20, 1866, as the day the rebellion closed. The court said that it was the purpose of Congress to favor this class of claimants, “and it is clear that the point of time should be construed most favorably to the person who adhered to the national Union.” The opinion closes with this strong and clear language: “As Congress, In {ts legis- lation for the army, has determined that tho rebellion closed on the 20th day of August, 1866, there is no reason why its declaration on this subject should not be received as settling the question, wherever private rights are affected by it.” And so the judgment of the Supreme Court was. (United States vs. Ander: 9th Wallace’s Reps., 56-72.) Contra: s language with the harsh, cruel epirit of the pension office decision, which violates the humane rule of all courts and writer English and American, that remedial sta utes shall be most Mberally construed, to secure to beneficiaries under them ee two years ago and known outside of Na-i lef they provide for them. REAL ESTATE GOSSIP Following the Lines of the New Street Extension Map. THE PUBLIC ENTERPRISE OF CITIZENS: How the Residents Aid in Making: the City Attractive. SOME IMPROVEMENTS: ——e As every one is aware who has studied‘ at all the map of the first sect!on of the street extension plan, recently approved by the Commissioners and printed in ‘The’ Star, the line of 16th street is continued from the bounds of the city all the way out to the District line. Of course there are other streets which ere continued in like manner without deviation, and it is expected such strects will become, to a certain extent, thoroughfares for those desiring the most direct route to the suburbs. While nothing has as yet been done in the way of opening up the streets, and it is not likely that anything will be done until Congress provides the means in some specitic manner, still the general di- rection of the streets is laid down on this map, which is now before the special com- sicn. A strect is being opened up by Mr. Thomas Blagden through a portion of his property, which is on the Piney Branch road this side of Brightwood. This new roadway conforms to the lines of 16th street when it will be extended, and the other streets which are being made will fol- low the lines of those designated in the new map. Several houses are being erect~ ed by Mr. Blagden. Beauty of the City. Judging from the remarks that are heard not only from the visitors to the city, but from residents, the city never presented as beautiful an appearance as it does just now. It seems that the foliage on the trees was never quite so profuse or of such an attractive shade of green, and that the lawrs along the sireets and the flowers and foliage in the parks never presented quite such an aggregation of loveiiness as is the case just now. However that may be, the universal verdict seems to be that Washington -“is perfectly lovely,” and af- ter this remark the opinfon is generally expressed that it is the most beautiful city in the world. No one will question the justness of these comments, altnough perhaps the language employed to express the same ideas mizht be somewhat diferent. There is no doubt that the city is very attractive, and it is pleasant to note that much of this is due to the enterprise of householders, who see that the lawns in front of their houses are kept neat and trim, and where there is a space left between the curb and the sidewalk for grass that is looked after with as much attention as if it was private property. It has been cbserved doubtless that the appearance of the streets would jn many instances be enhanced if the general public exercised a little care and refrained from walking on the grass or crossing over it in order to save a few steps. The st sidewalk which is now being laid t District authorities allows for a space be- tween the curb and the sidewalk, and in time on nearly all of the streets the pave- ment for pedestrians will be fringed on beth sides by lines of green turf. The public spirit of citizens is manifested in the growing custom of having window gardens, as well as in the attention being paid to the cultivation of flowers on the lawns or parkings in front of the house. Mr. Wilkins’ Purchase. Mr. Beriah Wilkins has recently pur- chased the lot adjoining on the west his residence, which is on Massachusetts avenue between 17th and 18th streets. He has plans under consideration for making some improvements, but. exactly what form they will take he has*hot yet decided. The jot just purchased, together with that occupied by Tis residence, gives him a total frontage of fifty feet. More Activity Predicted. _ The inspector of buildings, in talking to- Star reporter about the building pros- pects, said: “Last year, at this time we were as busy as could be issuing permits for new houses, In the early spring sev- eral plans of new apartment houses were shown, and while I received every assur- ance that permits would shortly be ap- plied for to build them, they have not yet materialized. It cannot be stated that the city is overbuilt. The money market ap- pears to be easy, and there is really no good reason w the building business should not be flourishing. Confidence is returning, and I believe we will see a big rally within a short time.” Record for the Weck. During the week just ended fourteen permits were issued to build new houses, at a total estimated cost of $4, These were divided among the several sections as follows: Northwest, seven permits, at $36,800; southwest, one permit, $1,290; northeast, one permit, $6,500; southeast. one permit, $2,000, and county, four per- mits, $3,400. i = Some Improvements, W. H. Marlow has had plans prepared. by A. P. Clark, jr., architect, for a dwell- ing, to be built on Maryland avenue be- tween 8d and 4th streets northeast. Jt ts- to be three stories in height, 20 by 50 feet and with a front of brown stone and pr-ss brick. A. Goenner, architect, hus made plans. for a house for Dr. F. E. Maxey, to be built at the corner of Rhode Island avenue and 12th street. It is to be three stories in height, 23 by 45 feet, with a front of light stone and buff brick. The same ar- chitect has prepared plane for remode: and enlarging the building 1007 E str ‘The basement will be used for busir purposes and the upper stories for resid purposes. The residence of Henry Hurt, 16: street, is to be enlarged and remodeled. story will be added, and over the porcl; the second story there will be a conser tery. Fred. B. Pyle, architect, has made plans for a residence for J. C. Walker, at M8 19th street. It is to be three stories in height, 22 by 40 feet, with a front of browa stone and Roman briek. Seven houses will be built by Francis & Schneider on the north side of T street between Ist and 2d streets northwest. A residence will be built by Dr. Richard Kingsman at 711 East Capitol street fro plans prepared by A. P. Clark, jr., arch tect. It is to be three in he 33 feet 8 inches by 76 feet, with a front cf press brick and stone. Plans have been prepared by the same architect for a building adapted for use as an fee skating rink. It is to be locatad at the southeast corner of 15th and B streets northeast, and it will be one stor in height, with the exception of the fron and 113 by 219 feet. The bullding wiil be located on the property of the Hygienic Company and the present refrigzrating plant will be used. ae eS A St. Louls School Teacher Murdered. Mollie Wade, a pretty colored teacher, was found dead in a stable in St. Louts yesterday. Two bullet wounds were f on her person, one on the left side of the a head and the other in the left breas' Sus- picion points to Charles Webb, a hatf-breead Mexican and Indian, as the perpetrater of the crime. He w the last person seen tn the dead woman's compzny.