Evening Star Newspaper, October 5, 1895, Page 9

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C,, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1895-TWENTY PAGES. $f Printers’ Inf, cthe fittle 6 Joote master of advertising), saps JE is claimed for the Washington Stor, and profabfp fruthfulle cfaimed, Bat no offer newspaper in fhe counfrp goes info so forge KNIGHTS IN LIN Annual Session of the Supreme Cas- tle of the Golden Eagle. GRAND PARADE ON TUESDAY NEXT Some Important Matters of Busi- ness to Be Considered. THE LOCAL CASTLES Washington is to be invaded next week by an army ten thousand strong. No re- sistance need be expected, however, for the national capital will gladly surrender to the Knights of the Golden Eagle, who are coming to this city in connection with the annual session of the Supreme Castle of the organization, which convenes on ‘Tuesday. On the same day the military division of the order will parade, when it is expected that fully five thousand sir knights will be in line. The visitors will begin arriving tomor- row evening, and the majority intend to remain four days. The Knights of the Gol- John E. Burbage. @en Eagle last assembled here in 1888, and at that time made a most creditable show- ing, parading six thousand members. The Supreme Castle has, heretofore, met dur- ing the month of May, but, beginning this year, will in the future come together in October. 1t is composed of two hundred and twenty-five members. Headquarters will be at the Ebbitt House, and the session is expected to prove one of the most important, and perhaps exciting, in the history of the order. Tne chief feature to be considered is a pro- posed amendment of the constitution pro- viding for 1 change in the plan of taxation of the different Grand Castles. According to the present law, when the number of members of a jurisdiction amounts to two thousand, the Grand Castle of that state is only required to pay $200 to the Supreme Castle annually thereafter. It is proposed to change this so that each Grand Castle will be required to pay to the Supreme Castle 4 cents per capita, re- gardless of the number of members the state may possess. If adopted, this amend- ment, for imstance, will necessitate the payment of $1,680 by Pennsylvania, in- stead of $200. The advocates of the change declare that the present plan is very un- just to small jurisdictions. It is also ex- fected that a strong resistance to the slate of nominees for office, as prepared by Pennsylvania, will be made. In view of the importance of the business to be transact- ed, there is no doubt that every member of the supreme body. will be in attendance during its sessions. The Strect Pageant. The parade will be an attractive specta- cle. The regulation uriform is showy, handsome and neat. It consists of black coat and pantalccns, black chapeau, trim- med with gold lace and appropriate em- blems, with three cstrich plumes—white, purple and yellow. There is worn a baldric of royal purple velvet, trimmed with gold lace, bullion fringe and escutcheons, with @ belt of royal purple velvet appropriately trimmed, and with emblematic clasp. Each sir knight carries a sword with cross han- dle, purple and gcld striped, surmounted by @ spread eaglé. The scabbard is suitably decorated. The gloves are of buff kid. re Louis E. Stilz. ‘The parade is to be formed Tuesday af- ternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and the column will move at 3 o'clock sharp. The Penn- sylvania division has been assigned the right of sine, and will form on 2d street, right resting on Pennsylvania avenue. The other divisions—District of Columbia, Mary- land, Delaware, Ohio, New Jersey, Massa- chusetts, Maire, Connecticut and West Vir- inia—will form in the order named on the left of the Pennsylvania division. All other sommanderies arriving and reporting will ye assigned to a place in the parade. The military commanders will march in_sec- tions of cight, and so continue until the parade is dismissed. Castles will form in columns of fours on 8d street, right resting on Pennsylvania @venue. As they arrive at point of forma- tion they will report to the division mar- shal, Past Grand Chief E. L. Tolson, who will assign them to a position. The Su- prec Castle will form on C street, and those occupying carrieges on the left of the Supreme Castle. ‘The Ling of March. The route of the paradé will be as fol- lows: Pennsylvania avenue to 14th street, to F street, to 15th street, to Pennsylvania avenue, to 18th street, countermarch to the Executive Mansion, passing through the grounds, continuing on Pennsylvania ave- Nue, to 15th street, to Pennsylvania avenue, to 6th street, when it will be dismissed. President Cleveland will review the page- ant from the White House, and it will pass in review before the supreme chief and the Neutenant general of the order on Penn- sylvania averue near Sth street on the re- turn march. Display movements that will retard the progress of the column have been prohibited while on the march. It will be the last occasion that Lieuten- ant General Louis E. Stilz will be in com- F. C. Townsend. mand of the military branch of the order, and he has appealed to the members to make the parade an imposing display. A large representation of the ladies of the Colden Eagle will be in attendance at the session, and they will also participate in the parade, riding in carriages. It is ex- pected that the music for the parade will be supplied entirely by the local bands and drum corps. bs Not a little interest is attached to the prize drills, which will take place, it is now thought, also Tuesday next. Although not yet decided, the competitions will probably occur in front of the Arlington Hotel, but there is a possibility of holding them in -he National Base Ball Park. The following prizes are to be awarded: First, $50 in cash, offered by the lieutenant general to the best Grilled commandery; second, $25 in cash, offered by the Heutenant general to the second best drilled commandery; third, a handsome watch, offered by the supreme chief to the captain having the largest num- ber of sir knights of his commandery in line, and fourth, to the commandery coming the longest distance with not less than fif- teen sir knights, a handsome pair of silk guidons, or something of equal value, offered by the firm of Louis E. Stilz & Bro. of Pailadelphia. Eniries for the drills must be made prior to 1 p.m. Tuesday, at general headquarters, Ebbitt House. A Crack Local Commandery. The District of Columbia expects to cut a very large figure in the contests, as one of its commardertes—America, No. 3—has car- ried off prizes in similar drills throughout the country, notably in Littsburg, Roston and Atlantic City. The drill commanderies are capable of presenting highly creditable- exhibitions, many of those from Fennsyl- vania being composed of the best drillei men in the National Guard of the keystone state. The tactics Observed by the Knights of the Golden Eagle are very complete, and are entirely different from those of any other organization. The cofitests will be judged by capable Washington military men. The cfficers of the Supreme Castle are: Supreme chief, Jacob H. Aull of Baltimore, Md.; supreme vice chief, A. C. Lyttle of Altoona, Pa.; supreme high priest, Lymann P. Lewis of Boston; supreme keeper of the exchequer, Timothy McCarthy of Philadel- phia; supren:e master of records, William Culbertson of Philadelphia;. supreme sir herald, William O. Brown of Wilmington, Del.; supreme first guardsman, P. B. Otter- tack of Washington, D. C.; supreme second guardsman, John N. Hutton of Ashland, Ky.; supreme medical examiner, Dr. James E. Whiteford of Baltimore, Md.; represent- ative to the Supreme Castle from the Dis- trict of Columbia, Past Grand Chief E. L. Tolson. The Recepiion Committee. The officers of the Grand Castle of the District are: Past grand chief, William H. Signor; grand chief, H. T. Adams; grand vice chief, Charles Kattleman, jr.; grand high priest, A. Worch; grand keeper of exchequer, Charles A. Bauman; grand mas- ter of records, George A. Warren; grand sir herald, J. E. Toone; grand first guards- man, William H. Smith; grand second guardsman, A. C. McLean; supreme repre- sentative, William H. Signor. Tle reception committee to care for the visitors consists of F. C. Townsend, chair- man; Miss May Houston, Mrs. Ritter, Mrs. Posey, Mrs. Collingsworth, Mrs. Frisard, Miss Phillips, Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Latham, Mrs. Tavender, Mrs. Kelley, and Messrs. W. C. Fowler, John L. Baker, Thomas B. Moore, Dan. L. Morgan, E. P. Gooding, W. G. Zimmerman, R. D. Crompton, A. 8. Jones, T. A. Brosnan and W. J. White. John E. Berbage, who is living in Balti- more, Md., founded the Knights of the Golden Eagle February 6, 1873. The pri- mary objects of the order, as stated, are to promote the principles of true benevolence by associating its members together for the purpose of mutual relief in the trials and difficulties attending sickness, distress and death, so far as they may be mitigated by sympathy and pecuniary assistance; to care for and protect the widows and or- phans of members, to assist those out of employment, to encourage each other in business, to ameliorate the condition of humanity in every possible manner, to stimulate moral and mental culture, and by wholesome precepts, fraternal council and social intercourse to elevate the mem- bership and advance it for a higher and robler life. The organization of the order consists of @ supreme, grand and subordinate castles. The Supreme Castle is composed of all past grand chiefs in good standing in their re- spective grand and subordinate castles. The order has for its motto, ‘Fidelity, ‘Valor and Honor.” ‘The present membership ts over sixty- five thousand, divided among eight hundred and twenty-six castles, as follows: Penn- sylvania, 484; New Jersey, 68; Ohio, 57; Maryland, 24; Kentucky, 22; Delaware, 21; Massachusetts, 16; West Virginia, 16; New York, 12; Indiana, 10; Connecticut, 9; Colo- rado, 9; California, 9; Michigan, 8; District of Columbia, 6; Kansas, 6; Wisconsin, 6; Illinois, 5; Georgia, 5; Missouri, 5; Maine, 5; Virginia, 4; Louisiana, 8; New Hamp- stire, 3; Nebraska, 3; Folrida, 2; Wyoming, 2; North Carolina, 2; Iowa, 1; Alabama, 1; Rhode Island, 1, and Texas, 1. The castles in the Distric: of Columbia are: Cyrus, No. 1, Elks’ Hall, 902 Pennsyl- vania avenue northwest; Monarch, No. 2, Eagle Hall, 425 12th street northwest; America, No. 3, Eagle Hall, 8th and I streets southeast; Mt. Vernon, No. 5, Eagle Hall, 425 12th street northwest; Potomac, No. 6, 30th and M strects northwest, and Fidelity, No. 7, 15th and Ii streets north- east. Temples composed of ladies in the District are: Washington, No. 1, 610 G street northwest; Monarch, No. 2, Le Droit building, 8th and F streets northwest, and America, No. 3, Eagle Hall, 8th and I streets southeast. ——.—_—_ A Story of Mystery. Do you know what a “Story of Mystery” 1s? It is a continued story of which all but the last chapter is printed, and then guesses are made as to the solution, then the final installment is printed. On October seventh a most interesting mystery story, “When the War Was Over,” will be started in The Star, and five hundred dollars will be given for the first absolutely correct solution. In case no guess is abso- lutely correct the amount will be divided among thoce ncarest to a correct solution. ‘The guesses will be confined to women read- ers. Fuller particulars elsewhere. es The Jury at a Disadvantage. Fiom the Detroit Free Press. “Did the jury find the prisoner guilty?” inquired a man concerning a burglar. “No, sir,” responded the policeman. “They didn’t find him at all. He got away.” THE NATIONAL GUARD|'N MUS!CAL CIR CLES|GQQD DEAL OF SPORT Rifle Practice is Being Slighted by Many. THPROVEMENT LOOKED FOR NEXT WEEK News and Gossip Around the Armories. INTERESTING NOTES ————— Rifle practice has been the principal fea- ture of National Guard work during the week, and will be during the week to come. The number cf those who have done duty at the range has been much smaller than some of the hopeful inspectors supposed it would be, but it is expected that the second regiment, the first separate battalion, the engineer corps and the battery will do a great deal to push the average upward. Things have moved along about as smoothly as was possible, all the circumstances duly considered. Of course, there has been more or less of kicking, but that was not at all surprising, for it is currently rumored around the armories that several officers and enlisted men in the brigade would be extremely unhappy were all the excuses for kicking removed. The practice has so far developed the existence of what some of the critical ar? inclined to term ignorance on the part of company officers. Of course, some of them know enough about rifle prac- tice to attend to the‘r duties in thoroughly satisfactory fashion; others ‘‘know all about it,” and as a consequence their companies cut a very poor figure both on the range and in the company target practice. Some of the officers of the department of rifle practice are reported as saying that there is great need of a schcol of instruction for officers, and there is probability that such a school will come irto existence during the winter. The first step in the direction of seeing to it that officers know as much about rifle practice as they do about drill has al- ready been taken in the appointment of Capt. James E. Bell, inspector of rifle prac- tice for the second regiment, as a member of the brigade board of examination. To Organize a Rifle Team. Capt- Shilling has determined that his company (A of the third) shall become as proficient in rifle shooting as constant prac- tice can make it. It is also proposed to organize this evening a team of ten men to represent the company in the . October matches at Ordway. A drill team is prac- tieing twice each week for the competitions to be held in connection with the military fete of the Corcoran Cadet Corps, and about October 15 the team will begin drilling every night. The first dance of the season of the Memphis prize winners will be held at an early date in National Rifles’ Hall. Discharges Ordered. The following have been honorably dis- charged on their own applications: Private Henry A. Lavison, company C, first bat- talion; Private Charles R. Nixon, company D, first battalion; Private Frank C. Potts, company D, first battalion; Private Henry H. Sheetz, jr., company A, third battalion; Private J. Frazier Sheetz, company A, third battalion; Private James E. Nyman, com- pany B, third battalion, and Private James F. Norton, company D, fifth battalion. In the interest of the service the follow- ing have been discharged: Privates Karl Freeland, Orrin W. Nixon, Robert H. Noyes and Luther B. Rhodes, all of company D, third battalion. An Echo From Memphis. It will be learned with interest in local National Guard circles that the Fletcher Zouaves of Little Rock, Ark., have entered suit against the management of the Mem- phis interstate drill for the second prize money in the zouave class, which the Fletchers did not get. The Fletchers claim that while there were only two contestants in the class mentioned, they are fairly en- titled to second money, because they were assured that two prizes would be given, even though not more than two companies drilled. The drill materialized and the Neelys of Memphis were awarded the first prize, but when Captain Mitchell of the Fletchers claimed second prize money it was not given him. The captain protested, but to no avail, and finally the Fletchers took the case into court. The Commercial- Appeal, in closing an account of the case, say en viewed in connection with the ac- tion of the Morton Cadets of Washington, the claim of the Fletchers for second money in the zouave class looks thinner still. In the third class infantry there were only two entries, the cadets being one. The Mortons were beaten for first place, and so got no money, for, according to the rule which has been mentioned, no second prize was awarded. Unlike the Fletchers, however, the Morton Cadets have not sued the drill management, claiming a prize which they did not win by defeating any company.” Notes. Private George E. Frech has been trans- ferred from company C, engineer corps, to the second separate company. Corporals Burdine and James, company B, first battalion, and Corporals Dix and Miller, company D, first battalion, have been promoted to sergeants. Several members of the sixth battalion were unable to complete their scores at rifle practice in the gallery Thursday even- ing because of lack of ammunition. As the deficiency was not the fault of the men shooting, they will be permitted to fire on the outdoor range Tuesday next and finish the gallery work later. Captain Oyster of company B, second bat- talion, has announced that he will fill all vacancies of non-commissioned ofiicers in his command by appointment early next week. The complete National Guard equip- ment for this company will, it is expected, be issued during the week. It is possible that quarters in the National Guard armory will be assigned Captain Oyster for storing the government property for whicn he is responsible. Harry Douglas King has been appointed acting captain of company D, third battal- fon, pending the report of the brigade board as to the examination of the appoiniee held last evening. Licut. Smith of the sixth bat- talion and Private L. C. Steward, company A, third battalion, also appeared before the board last evening. Diversions in the Trenches, From the Philadelphia Call. “I say, Pat,” said Mike, throwing down his shovel, “do you think if ye were to stand on this side of the street and look across to the other ye could see the side— walk?” E “Mebbe I could and mebbe I couldn't,” replied Pat with a smile. ‘And supposin’ ye were on the other side, do ye think if ye did yer best ye could see the marble— step? —-— +0 One Thing Lacking. From Judge. Shoddieman—“Ain't that boy's fiddlin’ elegant, professor? Strikes you dumb, don’t it?” Prof. Gerzunder—“‘Ach, it ees putiful! If it wou!d only strike me deaf it vould be perfect happiness.” The Choral: Soviety Will Resume Its Be- hearsals = Monday Evening. All Its = for the Present her Items of Much Senson- Local Interest. The Choral Society will hold its first re- hearsal_for this season at Typographical Hall Monday night. The plans for the work of the society are fully matured and in- clude the production of three oratorios, “The Messiah,” “Samson and Delilah” and “Elijah.” The soloists for thege oratorios have already been engaged, and the work of the board of directors is farther ad- vanced this year than at the beginning of any previous season. Everything looks to a prosperous sixteenth season of the so- clety’s career. The director, Dr. Harry C. Sherman, fs anxious that there should be a full attendance at the opening rehearsal, so that a good start may be made. “Samson and Delilah” will be the work first taken up, as it will require more care in its prep- aration than the “Messiah,” which is a regular thing with the soc‘ety, and with the music of which the Members are thoroughly familiar. It is expected that there will be quite an accessien of new members, and it is hoped that by the end of this month ‘the limit of active membership will be reached. Al- ready many s.ngers who have heretofore held aloof from the society have signified their intention of entering into its active work, and the board of directors feels very much encouraged at the outlook. It is also expected that the list of honorary members this year will exceed that of any previous period. The society each year has been in- creasing its hold upon the music-loving community, and its successful work last season commended it more strongly than ever. Its mission is a high one—that of presentirg the best class of music of a re- ligtous order—and in doing this it becomes «n educator in the highest form of musical composition. The fee for honorary mem- bership is within the reach of nearly every one, and the price of admission to its con- certs is placed at a figure that no one can object to. In this respect the Choral So- ciety is different from similar organizations in other cities. Elsewhere oratorio is given, but the performances usually take place in a hall with a comparatively limited ca- pacity, ard the cost of production neces- sarily makes the entertainment one that can be enjoyed only by the very well-to-do. The board of directors of the Choral So- ciety feel that itsswork should be for the benefit of the massés, and so the largest hall in the city has been secured in order tkat the scale of priees which has hereto- fore cbtained shallmot be increased. A so- ciety like this deserves the most hearty en- couregement of the entire community, and this support can be most substantially in- dicaied by swelling the honorary member- ship list. Apropos of the ceming of Rev. Dr. Tal- mage to this city as oo-pastor of the First Presbyterian Charch, ft may be stated that this church at one time had provably the finest male quartet since the Beethoven organization, and~ there have been some good mixed voices there, . G. F. Johnston, the presept @fréctor, who has cc- cupied the same position for many years, stands well as a leader and director, and will doubtless maintain a high standard of excellence in the choir. Two musicians have left Washington this week whose loss will be greatly felt during the coming season. One is Miss Lotta Mills, who went to New York last Tuesday, where she will take up her residence, and henceforth become identified with musical interests there. It is hoped that she will be heard in concert here during the winter. Wo pianist has gone out from this city with more pronounced talent or with better equipment, so far as her studies are con- cerned, and her frierds predict great suc- cess for her. The other was Mr. Anton iXaspar, the violinist, who sailed for Europe Wednesday. He will go to Prague, and his purpose is to remain there and at Paris for four years to perfect himself upon his chosen instrument. Already his fame is more than local, and he plays with a technique and expression rarely met with in one of his age. He has great talent, and the true musicianly spirit, and will un- dcubtedly develop into a peformer of re- markable finish. Mrs. H. H. Mills, who expected to give one day in each week to New York, finds that the demands upon her time here are so great that it will be impossible for her to carry out her original intention. Miss Anita Cluss, the harpist, who made a very successful season at the different watering places during the summer, is planning a series of concerts for this win- a which will undoubtedly prove success- ull. Prof. Ernest Lent’s String Orchestra will begin its rehearsals next Wednesday, and it is expected that the membership will be increased to sixty. Two concerts are ar- ranged for this orchestra, the first to take place December 7, and the program is al- ready out. The. soloists will be Messrs.Wm. Holcomb and Fitzhugh Goldsborough and Miss Louise Carson, violinists, and Miss Mary Helen Howe, soprano. The criticism of church choirs by musi- cians is not a pleasant thing, for with cach choir that would be subject to any adverse remark there are always surrounding cir- cumstances that are known only to those connected with that particular church, and which, if known, would remove from any honest remark any desire to say anything that would wound the most sensitive. Take a church that has plenty of money, and which either absolutely or by implication advertises that it proposes to get the best choir obtainable, the work of that choir is legitimately subject to criticism if its work is not up to the highest standard. But in a church where the financial condition is not strong, although this may not be generally known, the choir should not be animad- verted upon, eyen in general terms, for the. people do the best in their power, and they are often more earnest and conscientious than those who receive much higher sala- ries. Thoughtiess utterance by musicians in criticism of others often cause many un- necessary heartaches. Miss Ella Shearman Partridge, a well- known Washington girl, has been admitted to the musical course at Yale University. The Georgetown Orehestra has not yet formulated any nlans“for the coming sea- son, but at the business meeting, which will be held next week, it is expected that the work for the winter will be mapped out. Last season ‘the orchestra closed without a cent of debt, and it is in good shape to continue the excellent work it has carried on for so many years. There has been no change in its status since its last concert, and it 18 expected that those who have heretofore been its mainstay in diligence and ability will continue their interest in the admirable organization, which is not surpassed by any similar as- sociation of amateur musicians in the country. The subscriptions for the first concert of the new symphony orchestra which Mr. Herman Rakemann has assembled are be- ing made in good shape, and it is expect- ed that as the people get back to the city the list will be rapidly filled, so that the financial success of the undertaking will be assured long before the date of the performance. The list is in the hands of Mr. E. H. Droop, who bas undertaken the business management ‘of the orchestra. The well-known ability.of Mr. Rakemann 28 a musician and leader guarantees that the work of the orchestra will be up to the highest standard. * > Big Money for an Imagination. A little exercise of your imagination may be worth five hundred dollars in gold to you. Read the particulars in another column of The Star’s great mystery story, “When the War Was Over,” by Frederick R. Burton, In Hunting Squirrels When One Has Gained Experience. POINTS FROM DANIEL BOONE, Who Was a Famous Squirrel Hun- ter in His Day. ——__+—___. IN THIS LOCALITY 2g Written Exclusively for ‘The Evening Star. EGALLY SPEAK- I ing, the open season for squirrel shooting began September 1. Practically, it does not begin until the last of September or 1st of October. That is, while the animals may-be found and legally killed upon the first day of Sep- tember, still they are but just through with the summer and the breeding season; have lived on the food they could best gather, be it much or little, and, as a consequence, are thin and scarce- ly fit to eat. By October they have had a chance to fatten on the nuts and fall fruits, and are in prime condition for the sportsman’s gun and for the table. Unlike any other sport known to the writer, squirrel shooting is not only one of the pleasantest, but also one of the most peculiar sports that the autumn months annually bring to us. It combines so many and such varied elements that even the most taciturn individual could hardly fail to be interested, while to the older follow- ers of the gun it holds a charm that never ceases, and is ever on the increase from year to year. One advantage can be claimed for this sport that few, if any other, possess, namely, it can be-indulged in by the heavy- weight, whose avoirdupois will not permit him to tramp through the woods in search of turkeys, or across the stubble in pur- suit of quail, and it can be followed by the semi-invalid, whese strength or constitu- tion will not bear the exposure of an outing after larger or better game. Squirrel shooting is as much a science and an art as is wild turkey shooting, and the man who never having tried it fancies that he can shoulder his gun, march through the woods and pick up squirrels, is going to be greviously disappointed. The writer remembers as a hoy, tramping through the woods from sunrise to sunset in vain pursuit of squirrels, while other huntsmen slowly, but surely, obtained a mess and a good one, too. Old Daniel Boone, that general all-around Woodsman and inveterate squirrel hunter, was, I think, first to describe squirrel shcot- ing in all of its fascinations. At any rate, he is the first one on record to give an ac- curate account of the manner in which they should be hunted, although Boone's favorite method of “barking” squirrels, which constitutes squirrel shooting par- cellence, can be, and is followed by a ve: few, for great skill with the Tifle is neces- sary. Ifeone wishes a really glorious day's sport, without the aggravation of several hours lost between shots looking for the game, the following course will give very satisfactory results, and js the only proper way to hunt squirrels. But first a word as to guns and ammunition. Either a ten or twelve-bore gun may be used, the latter the most preferable as being lighter and easier to manage in the brush, or even the little sixteen-bore guns are beautiful wea- pons for this kind of sport. Three drachms of powder with one ounce of number six shot is What you want. The game can be carried in a bag or in the voluminous pockets of your shooting jacket, but the nicest way is to string them on a short stick run through a hind foot of each squirrel. They look nicer and will reach home in better condition. Before starting on the hunt take a preliminary run through the woods and locate the nut trees, for this is where you will find the game. By carefully watching these you will find certain trees or clumps of trees to which they constantly come for food. Beech nuts, hickory nuts, butternuts, wal- nuts, chestnuts and chinquapins all are favorite foods of the gray squirrel, and after you have located a half dozen such spots you have done all that can be done in the way of paving the way for a day’s sport, and have saved yourself much use- less wandering about and aimless search. Up at Daylight. Finally, remember two things, absolute quiet must govern your movements and you must be in the woods at daylight. With almost the first streaks of dawn in the east the squirrels are out and busily securing their breakfast, and from this time until about 9 o'clock, possibiy 10 on dark days, is the time to hunt them. After that they mostly retire to their holes until about 4 or 5 in the afternoon, when they come out for the evening meal, and can be advantageously hunted until dark. In many localities, and, in fact, all in which the writer has hunted, the noon hour brings not a few squirrels out for a mid- day meal, but they are then very quiet and shy, and one has to learn some things by experience before knowing just how to take them. Of course there are exceptions to all rules, but it is the exception that proves it. One may pass through the woods at any hour of the day and per- chance see an occasional squirrel out foraging—the writer has seen them out at all hours from morning until night—but it is only a chance one that is thus found. As regards keeping quiet, that is the secret of success. I know of only a few sports where any other method will bring it, such as Hon and tiger hunting in the east, where an army of beaters is em- ployed to make all the noise possible ani drive the game from cover. If you see 2 squirrel, or hear one, and move toward him, or keep moving about, you will go squirre'less, for the little animals are ex- tremely shy and cautious, and any unusual movement among the trees will send them scampering to a safe retreat. If you can learn to imitate the peculiar “cough” of a gray squirrel when he sits efect on a hickory bough and bids defiance to all the other squirrels in the forest you will have all the shooting you want, for every rolitary squirrel in the neighborhood may come out to teach you better man- ners. It is an excellent ruse, and one often adopted by hunters with good success. Cne-old gentleman who used to have most phenomenal success remained an enigma to the entire community in which he lived for a number of seasons, until the writer finally ran him down in the woods one day while following what he supposed was a gray squirrel. The old gentleman wes seated on a log coughing away for dear life, while beride him lay eleven squirrels. ‘The secret was out, and I made him teach me the trick, which at first threatened to dislocate my epiglottis. It is impossible to describe it, and it can only be learned after having it done by another and after repeated attempts. Some Practical Suggestions. When you go hunting, get into the loca- tion you have previously picked out before dayligi:t, sit down quietiy where you can command a good view of a particular tree or clump, and wait for the squirrels to come to you. If you can cough, do so; if not, remain quietly, and a half dozen squir- rels may be shot from one location before removing to another. When you kill one do not run to pick It up, there may be more about, and while the report of the gun will startle them momentarily, they will not go away, but a movement on your part may spoil the sport for an hour. Learn to mark your game when it drops and pick it up when you are done shooting. When you do move, do so cautiously, go to the next likely locality you have selected and repeat the performance, and, my word for it, if you have never tried this method you will have better sport and more game than you ever dreamed of, -- Probably the acme of this sport is attain- ed_with the rifle. A 22-caliber is the best_ weapon, but itrequires a steady hand, “good Judgment and a quick fin- ger on the trigger to be successful. The prettiest and neatest way of kill- ing squirrels was that previously mention- ed—that of “barking” them. It was in- augurated by Daniel Boone—and consisted of killing the squirrel without even touch- ing him with the bullet, the object being to strike the bark of the tree just beneath the squirrel, the animal being killed by the force of the concussion. Many hunters have tried to follow in his footsteps, some with more and some with less success; but an eye witness of Boone's shooting says that it was simply beautiful to watch the pre- cision with which he brought down squirrel after squirrel. He could see the bark fly from the tree, the squirrel would drop without a blemish on him. How many of us can do that? : In This Locality. Squirrels are game, too, as a few days spent among them will abundantly demon- strate. The writer has-seen more than one animal shot through the back or with both hind legs broken, laboriously crawl to a near by hole and slowly disappear, only to die out of reach. The vicinity of Washington is especially favorable for this kind of sport, and more so this season than usual, for it is a nut year, and the trees are fairly groaning un- der their burdens. Fairly good sport may be had within a very short distance of the city. Nut trees are almost invariably found on ridges, and here is where the best shooting is to be had. The ridges-in the neighbor- hood of Kensington afford fairly good sport, as do also those just below Buzzard’s Point and back of St. Elizabeth's. Back of Fort Myer are some excellent beech woods, and in the heavy timber near Ballston the squirrels are fairly abundant. If one will go to Falls Church and spend the night, strik- ing out southward from the village at day- light, a piece of virgin timber country, regular old genuine forest, will be found: it contains some of the finest squirrel woods I know of, and a day spent here is in- variably successful. Fs Further away from home, most excellent sport can be had at Great Falls and on the ridges back cf Fort Washington and Mar- shali Hall. Back of Mount Vernon one strikes again some primeval forest, which is among the very best squirrel ground I know of, and even the low woods in the vicinity of Little Hunting creek are fairly well populated. But if cne really desires rich sport let him take two or three days and go down the river about fifty miles. The writer spent two days at Stuart’s Wharf last week on business; three hours of this time were spent in hunting, and nine gray squirrels was the result. They were more common than I have ever seen them before, and careful inquiry developed the fact that they are equally as numerous on the Maryland side of the river all through that portion of the country. The people are kind and hos- pitable, and a good day’s sport can be en- joyed by any cne who will take the trip down the river. The cost is purely nominal, a five-dollar bill covering every expense. —— Death's Strict Account. From the New York Weekly. First physician—“Few recognize the power of music as a curative agent. I know of a case of a dying boy whose at- tention was so aroused by the sound of music in the room that it brought on a strong reacticn and he got well.” - Second physician—“I know of a case of a dying man who was so aroused by the sound of music under his window that he sprang up and threw out a bootjack. But death had demanded a victim and got it.” First physician—“‘Did the sick man die?” Second physician—“No, but the organ grinder did.” ————_+e+—_____ New Calling for Women. From the Buffalo Courler. A Buffalo young woman, with lots of snap and energy, has opened what she calls @ trading bureau. If anybody has anything he wants to trade off or sell, from a finger ring to a four-in-hand, from a bird cage to a traction engine, she will endeavor to find some one who will swap. She exacts a fee of.10 per cent on the first $50 of value, and over that amount 5 per cent. No pay if trade is not effected. ————-— +e+. Gave an Order at Once. From Harlem Life. - Cholly—“I don’t understand it, you know, but if you think it’s a good thing—” The Stock Broker—““Why, London is buy- ing.” Cholly—“Ah! Go right ahead, me boy— go right ahead!” = A Mental Stimulus. The first installment of the great mys- tery story, “When the War Was Over,” by Frederick R. Burton, will be published next Monday. Five hundred dollars in gold for the first correct solution. Particulars in another column. REAL ESTATE GOSSIP Operations of the So-Called Massa- chusetts Avenue Syndicate. — PROGRESS THAT HAS BEEN MADE Favorable Market for Realty Offered at Auction. SOME IMPROVEMENTS ——_+—_—__ ‘Those interested in the development of the city have heard with considerable in- terest of a favorable statement made by ex-Representative Hemphill and those ai sociated with him in securing the money needed to consummate the deal which was made last spring. As is well known, Mr. Hemphill secured options on practically ali the land between Massachusetts avenue extended and Connecticut avenue extended from Rock creek to the Tenleytown road. A company was organized, and it was de- cided to place bonds aggregating five mil- lions of dollars. A short time ago it was stated by Mr. Hemphill that he had secured subscriptions for over three millions of this amount, and he thought that the prospect of getting the balance was favorable. It is understood that subscriptions have been secured prin- cipally in New York and Boston, and it ts expected that the co-operation of capital- ists in Chicago will be secured. The price agreed upon to be paid for ‘he property is about three millions of dollars, and it is proposed to expend the additional amount in making improvemen:s and in adapting the land for building sites. It is the intention to open up the entire tract for settlement. The projectors of this en- terprise state that it is the plan to begin the work of improvement as soon as the property is secured. Their option expires on the ist of November. Large Property Owners. The tract of land contains about four hundred acres, and is made up of the hold- ings of different property owners. Mr. John W. Thompson is the largest owner, ag he controls some two. hundred and forty acres, which lie on both sides of Massa- chusetts avenue extended from Rock creek to the Tenleytown read. The fext largest tract is owned by.Mr..Thomas Waggaman, who controls one hundred acres within the —— of what “is known “as Woodley ark. = A large proportion of the balance is the property of Mr. Francis G. Newlands, who is the owner of the old Busey place, and also of Woodley, which is now the sumimer home of President Cleveland. Owing to the large amount of land involved, as well as the money which it is proposed to ¢x- pend, this enterprise, if carried out, is re- garded as likely to be of the greatest me- terial benefit to the city. Railroad Company's Property. It is expected that the Metropolitan Sireet Railroad Company will have the F street line equipped with the underground elec- tric system some time next summer. The cars on this line will be operated from the power bouse which is located on 4% street rear the entrance to the grounds of the Washington barracks. The company will then have no further mse for the property which borders Rock creek just north of the P street bridge, where the stabics are now situated.. This is quite a large tract of land, and it is probable that as socn as a favorable opportunity presents itself it will be sub- divided into building lots and placed on the market. The influence of such an im- provement will be felt throughout quite a large area in that locality, and no doubt a style of house will be erected that will correspond with those on both sides of Reck creek. It may be that this will serve 2s ancther forcible illustration of the dis- advantage of leaving the gorge of Rock creek an open ditch as a barrier between sections of the city. Realty at Auction. During the past week a number of im- pertant sales of property at auction have taken place, and good prices have been secured. Auctioneers state that they find new a greater interest on the part of the public in svch events than has been the case for some time past. They say that sales are unusually well attended and the bidding lively ard well contested. Good prices, they say, are obtained, which, in their opinion, shows that there is a de- mand for property. In Suburban Communities. One of the evidences of the increasing importance of the suburban communities is the attention which is being paid to such subjects as the water supply and sewers. A few months ago the residents of Kensington, Md., discussed a plan for supplying that community with a sewer system. Now the Village Improvement Society of Hyattsville is giving consider- able attention to the subject of securing a water supply. It is proposed to build a reservoir and to pipe the water through the streets of Hyattsville and into the houses. It is quite evident that as population increases at these various centers con- ditions of living materially change. The well which furnished an ample supply of pure water may be effected by the close proximity of a neighbor's barn or out- house. As the number of residents in- crease the contamination of the soi! is apt to become a serious matter. The solution of the difficulty is chought by many to be the establishment of an independent water supply which would insure the residents a pure article of that necessary item in everyday life. Mr. Grapger’s Purchase. A purchase of quite a large building site in the residence section of the city has just been made which has more than a passing interest. It is the fine lot at the southeast corner of 16th and Madison streets, having a frontage of 471% feet and a depth of 100 feet. It was sold by E. C. Baumeras, real estate dealer, for Mr. R. Goldschmidt to Mr. John T. Granger of New York. It is the intention cf the new owner to erect on this site a fine resi- dence. Mr. Granger has also purchased from Mr. Goldschmidt house No. 1441 Rhode Island avenue, which he intends to occupy until his new home is completed. Some New Houses. Plans have been completed by George 8. Cooper, architect, for five three-story houses, to be erected at the northeast ccr- ner of 14th street and Kenesaw avenue, Columbia Heights. The fronts are to be built of buff brick and light-colored stone, and the high pitched roofs will he covered with Spanish tile. The interior arrange- ment of the houses includes a central re- ception hali, where the staircase will be lo- cated. The woodwerk of the first floor will be finished in white and in the upper floors in appropriate colors. A block of six houses will be built on Bancroft place, Washington Heights, by James J. Lampton, from plans prepared by Francis & Schneider, architests. The fronts are to be of light-colored stone. One of the houses will be occupied by Mr, Lampton, and at the entrance will be double arch stone porch. There will be tower projection, and the roof will be cov. ered with tile. Buff brick, as well as light stone, will be used in the construction.