Evening Star Newspaper, September 6, 1898, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1898-12 PAGES. TOILERS’ OUTING General Observance of Labor’s Holi- day by District Unions. AT RIVER VIEW AND MARSHALL HALL Program of Amusements Provided by the Several Committees. WINNERS OF PRIZES See THE Never before was Labor day so generally observed as it was yesterday by the mem- bers of local labor organizations and their friends. The trades unionists spent a pleasurable day at River View, to which pepular resort about 5,000 repaired. They participated in the various games and sports provided by the committees of the Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council. The attendance at the View largely exceeded the expectations of those in charge, and it became necessary early in the evening to provide additional boats and make extra trips to accommodate the waiting crowds. Notwithstanding the ex- tra acommodations, it is said several hun- dred were left at the wharf and boarded the Marshall Hall boat and spent the day at that resort. it was a gala day at the View, and the event will long be remembered as by far the largest and most successful excursion ever given to that resort. The various amusements as provided in the attractive program, which has been published in The Star, were called prompt- ly at 1:30 p.m., the first being the ama- teur bicycle race, with the following en- tries: P. J. Lynch, C. Wagner, Henry Cox, T. S. Wilson and Charles Simons. The fu contestants were Cox, Wilson ns, Who were awarded a sweater, one pair of bicycle shoes and bicycle lamp as first, cond and third priges, respect- ively. In the free-for-all game of quoits, T. Vel- myer, F. Dahler, E. A. Hebard, A. Dahler, A. Blowin and W. White were contestants. The first prize, one year’s subscription to the Times, was awarded to F. Dahler, and second prize, one set plated knives and to A. Dahler. Vassar, G. Glotzbeck, Cyrus Bright, Lune E. W. Boyle, lL L. Wal- 1H. abeck entered for the sin- gle me n ace of 200 yards. G. Glotz- beck afid H. Glotzbeck were easy first and nd winners and were awarded a fine nd pair of shoes, respectively. running high leap H. Glotzbeck, William Wright, Fred Dahler and G. Glotz- beck were contestants. The cash prizes of $% and $2.50 were awarded H. Glotzbeck and G. Glotzbeck, respectively. Boys’ Race. The free-for-all boys’ foot race was par- ticipated in by W. Ferguson, W. Hope, E. Hawkins, M. Cohen, H. Walter, J. Dennan, W. Fillmore, W. Rayner, H. Veimyer and A. In this race Masters Dennan and Hope won $3 @nd %, first and second cash prizes, respectively. 2 the 20-yard foot race of married men there were the following entries: C. B. Sul- Maurice Enright, Thomas Miller, B. uchling and P. J. Lynch. In this race Enright came in first, with Mil- ler a close second and Lynch third. The year’s subscription to the Post, of flour and a _rocker—were the order named. awarded An amusing feature—the wheelbarrow of married ladi blindfolded—was cipated in by M McLearin, Mrs. n, Mrs. O'Connor, Mrs. Barker, Mrs. linger and Mrs. Ireck. In this contest et of knives and forks, a silver butter d_sofa pillow were awarded Mrs. er, Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. McLearin, first, secend and third, respectively. The greasy pig was ehased by a multt- i all ages, sizes, sexes and condi- who were eager to secure the and the ownership of the pig. ze Herrington was the begreased lucky ter quite a chase, caught pig and received the prize. he Misses y Wise end Gertrude Fer- son gave an exhibition of fancy dancing. named miss was awarded the elegant engraved gold medal; receiving a $2.50 gold coin. _ The Cake Walk. The most amusing feature of the day, perk was a cake walk by ten couples Of the Old Dominion Cake Walk Club. This exhibition was greatly enjoyed by the im- Mense throng which crowded the pavilion At times much to the inconvenience of the coup the ex bition the large cake, in which was embedded a gold club was presented a col The “tug of war” between the teams from the Central Labor Union and Building ‘Trades Council was easily won by the team from the latter body. The contestants were ‘es follows: Central Labor Union—A. Dah- ler, William Wright, J. L. Feeney, F. Dah- ler, John B. Buckling, Maurice Brown, W. McCarthy, H. Glotzbeck and G. Glots- beck; [uilding Trades Council—-M. A. Goucher, C. Coon, €. Sullivan, E. Ponate, B. J. neh, W. Hunt B. Eggloff, N. Harrington, Nathan Wright. The tickets of those who patronized the Various amusements at the grounds are in the hands of the committee, who will award ‘the prizes tomorrow evening, when the lucky numbers will be announced through the daily papers. At Marshall Hall. ‘The program at Marshall Hall was very €ntertaining to the throng of pleasure seekers. The order of exercises was pro- Vided by the several committees, after much careful thought, and embraced @musements for both young and old. The several committees in charge were: Excursion—d. K. Potter, chairman; Chas. , Secretary; V. S. Foulke, treas- hletic—J. B. Fenton, W. E. Carr, Jas. Molver, J. L. Nee Ww. jon—T. P. . J. G. Carmody, Adamson, J. T. Doyle, L. P. Wild, Dennis Mahany, R. E. Grigsby, F. Sotobka. Arrangements—Frank O'Meara, W. P. Sweeny, M. J. Cuff, E. D. Knight, H. B. Mertin, W. Saum, Roman Horning, Miohael Corkey. Floor—Dan A. Connor, ballet master; as- istants. S. A. Clements, W. L. Hageman, Mark Trimbly, W. ilds, W. H. G. Simmons, B. Blum, C. W. Emerich. The first boat left at 10 o'clock In the morning, carrying a large crowd, mostly of the elders, and the afternoon and evening boats were well filled with the younger members and their friends. Everything fhoved smoothly, fand there was nothing to mar the harmowf of the celebration. f Base Ball. Immediately after the arrival of the first boat three innings of a spirited base ball contest were played, the painters and stone cutters being the opposing teams. The shower which came up interrupted this game at the end of the third inning, the Score being 3 to 2 in favor of the painters. fon after the shower abated the boxes and baskets were brought out and their contents spread upon the rustic tables. * The afternoon boat left the city at 2:30 Bm., and by the time it discharged its Cargo the grounds and grass were suffi- tently dry to begin the many listed con- tests. A unique feature of the afternoon's qntertainment was the “porkine chase.” A medium-sized pig was carefully greased and let loose from its pen, and, after get- ting thirty yards’ start ona line of about fifteen contestants, who were prepared to chase and possibly catch him, an amusing race began. The winner was, of course, the man who caught the pig, which there. upon became his property, and -the for- tunate one was Charles Winkelman, a amember the painters’ union, who stop- the eet-footed porker after 300 yards zigzag racing. A wheelbarrow race was then run in two ats and a final, and the winner of the al recetved a handsome silk umbrella. John Fealey won the first heat and W. F. cary the second. The final and the um- lla was carried off by John Fealey. A foot race then entertained the spec- tors, and John Fealey this time recefved a of shoes for his successful 100-yard A boat race of three miles, one and a half miles down the river and return, was | won by Stanley Sorrell. This race was for single outriggers. James Lawston was the other contestant. The Juniors. The rest of the afternoon was given up to the entertainment of the children, who participated in foot races, three-legged races, blind men’s races and sack races. The boys and giris enjoyed these contests, and many useful little prizes were handed out to the winners. Dancing was enjoyed ajl the afternoon and evening, and the twenty-four numbers played by the orchestra were dedicated to the various assemblies and the Washington newspapers. Prizes for purchasers of tickets will be announced when all returns are in for the sale of tickets, which must be made within fifteen days after the excursion. When returns are in the prizes will be drawn and the lucky numbers will be announced. ns MISS HAWLEY’S WHITE LIB. It Brought Strength and Renewed Energy to a Dejected Sick Soldier. Brom the New York Tribune, today. There is an interesting little story that comes from the detention hospital. A sick soldier who had been confined in one of the wards there had recovered sufficient health and strength to receive a furlough yester- day. When his papers came he went to a hespital attendant and asked for the clothes he had worn when he entered the hos- pital. “Your clothes! Why, we burn up the clothes of all the soldiers who come into the detention hospital,” was the reply. “You didn’t burn up the money that was in the pocket of my blue shirt, did you?" “How much was there?” “Twelve dollars—all I had.” “Then I’m afraid it's gone now. You didn’t tell us there was any there, and we do not look through the clothes.” The soldier's face turned deadly pale, and he seemed to utterly collapse. The look of joy upon his face over the prospect of geing home again was gone, and he stag- gered* wearily back to the cot he had so Jately occupied. A few moments later General Hawley's Miss Hawley, who is acting as a nurse in the hospital, heard of the sol- dier’s misfortune. She hurried around among the nurses, and shortiy after was leaning over the soldier's cot. “I am aw- fully sorry,” she said, “but a mistake has been made. Your money has been found, and I have brought it to you.” The look of utter dejection was gone in a moment. Strength and renewed energy were returning again, and a smile over- spread his face. He is going home today, and will probably never know that his money had been burned and that what he thought his was given through the sym- pathy and generosity of the kind-hearted womer who are doing all they can in Camp Wikoff to alleviate the suffering of the sol- diers. —____-+ 0+ ___ CONDITION OF THE SOLDIERS. Seeretary Alger Directs an Investiga- tion of Alleged Neglect. The following telegram explains itself: WASHINGTO: D. C., September 5, 1898. The Commanding General, Montauk, N. Y.: The New York World of about 28th ulti- mo published a statement of the death of Private Hugh Parrett of the 8th Regulars, in which it is charged that when he begged of Dr. to take hir to the hospital the doctor notified him th t the hospital was for sick men, and it is reported that Parrett died that night. This account is sent me by Representative Grosvenor of Ohio, who says there is great indignation in his com- munity over the case, and, if it is as report- ed, there should be. I wish an inquiry im- mediately instituted to find out about this matter and report made to me. I under- stand o Sergt. Rich of the same company or regiment is under arrest for having com- plained of this matter. I have heard much of the neglect of the men, much of which no doubt ts fictitious, but if there is any foundation for this statement, or if there are any men ill in the regulars im their tents that are not provided for, [ wish to know the reason why and at once; also the names of the officers in command of the regiment and company in each case. R.A. ALGER, Secretary of War. False Report of Suffering. Mr. E. K. Valentine, formerly sergeant- at-arms of the Senate, has written the fol- lowing letter to Secretary Alger from W Point, Neb.: “My Dear General: William Wagner of this place is a private in the 2d Nebraska Ynfantry at Chickamauga. His family here some time since received @ letter from him stating that he was sick and starving, and begging for some money. They sent bim money in ordinary letter. A few days after sent him more money, but this tim istered letter. They are now in letter m him acknowledging mr money in registered letter, asking why they sent it, etc. Says he is in good health, hss not been sick and did not receive first in- stallment of money. “I send you this, thinking it probable that many, of the letters puplisned in ‘yel- low cur’ newspapers from soldiers in camp and hospital may in iact be written by sharpers and swindlers for purpose of gain.” Health of Soldiers Improves. The Secretary af War received a telegram from Gen. Wheeler, at Camp Wikoif, Mon- tauk Point, yesterday as follows: “I have made a thorougi: inspection of the camp today. The steam laundry for hospitals in full operation; water works are aguin working satisfactorily. The health of the troops improving. Visit of the Pres- ident was very beneficial. . ——__—__+ o+_____ COL. BRYAN WILL RESI Unless His Regiment is Mustered Out at Once—Wants to Go Home. Governor Holcomb of Nebraska has tel graphed the War Department with refe ence to having something done for the 3d Nebraska Regiment, better known as the “Silver Battalion,” in whicn thera has been an increase in the sick list from 44 tu 17. Governor Holcomb asks the Secretary of War to give all the 1 recruits who desire to come home honorable discharges. Col. Bryan wants to ge: back and take part in the fall campaign. He telegraphs that he does not want to resign if his regi- ment can be must sut at ones, but uth- erwise he will resign, as there is no further use of his presence ! the arm: —_—__+ e+ ___ Dedication of a Church. Rev. Robert Chew, pastor of Herndon Charge, dedicated a neat church, named Brown's chapel, near Colvon’s Run, the 4th Instant, tn presence of a large crowd. The dedicatory sermon was preached at 11 o'clock by Rev. Dr. W. C. Babcock of Baltimore, on the subject, ‘“‘The Sacredness of the Sanctuary.” There was special music for the occasion, accompanied by cornets and flute. The ‘finances exceeded the expectation of pastor and people. About 12:15 the church was dedicated ac- cording to the ritual of the Methodist Epis- copal Church. In the afternoon, a short sermon was preached by Dr. Babcock, on “The Power of the Cross,” followed by acdresses from Mr. Alfred Smith of Wash- ington, D. C., and Rev. Wm. T. Schooly, a former pastor. At night Rev. Mr. Schooly preached, followed by a consecration ser- vice. The church was begun over twenty-two years ago. It was built in 1876, and the people have worshipped in it ever since, but owing to a small indebtedness, it was never dedicated. The building has been nicely painted, a new roof put on, shades to the windows and brussels carpet laid on the pulpit platform, in the chancel, and down the aisles; new chancel rail, and new chairs for the pulpit, and several new lamps have been put in, all due, it Is con- ceded, to the earnest and faithful work of the pastor and his good wife. A series of revival services will be held this week. Se Funeral of Mrs. Mullan. Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Rebecca Williamson Mullan, wife of Capt. John Mullan, wer2 held this morning at 8:30 o'clock at St. Matthew's Church. Re- quiem mass was celebrated by Rey. Father Sterling, assistant pastor. The funeral pro- cession went later to the Pennsylvania station, where the train was taken for Baltimore. Final interment was made in Bonnie Brae cemetery, outside that city, carriages meeting the funeral train at Union station at 11 o'clock. WRECK CAUSES DEATH Fireman and Brakeman Killed and Engineer Severely Injured, FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT ON A RAILWAY William E. Reynolds Arrested and Held for an Investigation. ———e—_—_ CORONER TO HOLD INQUEST There was a frightful wreck on the Phil- adeiphia, Wilmington and Baltimore rail- road at the north end of the Long bridge about 11:40 o’clock last night, which re- sulted in the killing of two men and seri- ous injury to a third. The killed are Fire- man Frederick Freeland and Brakeman Ed- ward F. Cooper. Engineer Darius Har- man was terribly burned and scalded and had to be taken to the Emergency Hospi- tal. This morning he was in an extremely critical condition. Operator William E. Reynolds, whose alleged mistake caused the fatal accident, was arrested by Policeman McGrath and held to await the action of the coroner's jury. It is charged that he mistook a freight train for a trolley car and before he realized the mistake the freight came thun- dering along and the failure of the signal instrument and switch paddle to operate threw the freight on the open switch. ‘The freight train was made up of engine No. 108, two cattle cars and a caboose. The cattle cars contained cows, caives and sheep, and the train had come from Quan- tico in charge of Conductor, Edward T. Thornberry, Engineer Darius Harman, Fireman Frederick Freeland, Brakemen Benjamin F. Cocper and George Butte and Flagman Patrick McMahon. Operator Rey- nolds was on duty in the tower, where he had charge of- the several instruments which guide the movements of steam rail- road trains and trolley cars. When the train entered upon the briége there was notking about the signals to show that the track was occupied, and as the north end of the bridge was neared the engiae put on steam enough to take the train up the steep grade just north and east of the bridge. Engine and Cars Derailed. Hardly had the engine cleared the end of the bridge when the open switch was encountered, and Engineer Harman then knew there was something wrong. An in- stant later his engine was derailed and it was toppling over. There was no human power that could then prevent an accident, and as soon as the engine was on its side the engineer started to climb out the cab window. Before he could get away, how- ever, there was a terrific explosion, which was followed by escaping steam from the teller. The steam and hot water inflicted terrible injuries to the engineer. Bebind the engine came the tender, filled with coal. It left the track with the engine, and aiso overturned. Following these came the cattle cars, and these were derailed, caus- ing the railroad fence to go down, The opening of the switch in itself, It is said, would not have caused the accident, but the turn in the track leading up 14th street for the electric cars was too sharp for the engine. This caused a separation of the rails and the consequent derailment of the cars. Willing Hands Assis The explosion of the engine made so-loud a report that a large crowd soon gathered and willing hands went to work in an ef- fort to rescue Fireman Freeland and Brakeman Cooper, wh« were the only ones missing. Communication with the officials at the depot was also had, and a wrecking train was dispatched to the scene of the fatal accident. Members of the erew who. escaped injury worked as hard as men covld, hoping they would be able to save at least one of the missing ones before death claimed him. Brakeman Cooper's body was first found, he having been buried beneath the coal from the tender. He was dead when his co-workers reached him, and his body was removed from the scene of the wreck. The work on the mass of ruins was continued, but it was not until the wreckers arrived that Freeman's body was removed from beneath the engine Both bodies were removed to the morgue. Policeman McGrath, who was at Maryland avenue and 11th street when he heard tha explosion, was among those who responded and rendered assistance. He saw that En- giacer Harman was removed to the Emer- gency Hospital for treatment as soon as possible. When the officer heard that the accident was probably the resuit of a mis- take on the part of the operator, the latter was placed under arrest and sent to the fourth precinct station to be detained until a jury passes upon the case. Causes Excitement. Everybody in the vicinity of the wreck was very mueh excited when Policeman McGrath reached the scene. Charges and counter-charges of responsibility were made, and it was not until tha officer heard of the operator’s alleged mistake that he determined to arrest him. When placed under arrest Reynolds seemed gr3atly wor- ried, and regretted very much that the two lives had been tost. At first he was in- clined to belie? the fault did not rest in the tower, but after reaching the police sta- tion he made an explanation. He said he mistook the freight for a trolley car, and set the switch accordingly. Discovers Hix Mistake. When he realized his mistake he e:ideav- ered tu throw the danger signal to stop the train and then he made an effort to throw the switch. Neither instrument, ha said, would work. Instead of being put in a cell he was made comfortable in the ledgers’ roorn. It is stated by some of the railroad men that the paddle was set for the freight, while the switch was set for the electric trains. It .ppeers that an electric train was due at this end of the bridge about the time the freight appeared. Most of the trainmen were reticent about the affair, and said they would reserve their statemeats until the coroner sum- moned them to appear before a jury. Search for Victims. The work of the trainmen in searching for the missing members of their crew was a sad one. As soon as the steam exhaust~ ed and they were able to go neag»the de- railed cars they began upon the debris with picks and shovels, as well as crowbars. ‘They were not leng in finding Cooper's body and soon afterward they discovered the body of Freeland, pinned on the track be- neath the engine. The latter had evidently come in contact with the escaping steam and then with the fire from the engine or the hot irou, as was shown by its charred condition. He had then been dead a con- siderable time. Benjamin F. Cooper, the dead brakeman, lived at 129 N street southeast, only a shoxt distance from the canal. He was only about thirty years old and had been in the railroad company’s employ for about five years. He leaves a widow, but no children. Frederick Freeland, the fireman, who was also instantly killed, was only twenty-eight years old, and was unmarried. He lived at 220 New Jersey uvenue southeast. Darius Harman, the injured engineer, is about thirty-five years old, and has been in the service of the company for about ten years. He has a wife and child. His home is at No, 749 6th street southeast. Officers Investigating. As soon as Acting Lieut. Dunnigan heard of the wreck he detailed Precinct Detective Henry to make a thorough investigation and get all the witnesses possible, in order to assist the coroner’s jury in the solution of the affair. Today the detactive visited the scene of the accident, and later he suc- ceeded in getting the names of a number of witnesses. Coron2r Carr visited the morgue this morning and saw the bodies of the victims, He decided to hold an inquest tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock at the sixth precinct station. He put off the hearing until to- morrow in order that the police might have ample time to get all the witnesses. ‘The wreck caused an obstruction to travel for several hours, but today the trains are running on schedule time. THE RETURND YOLUNTEERS Members of District: Reysment, Stricken by Disease, Reaeh: Their Homes. Sergeant Jesse 4 Owen of Company E and Othem Relate Their Expenienges, Weak and emaciated, ¢but with his heart beating a tattoo ef thanksgiving, Sergt. Jesse J. Owen of Gompany E of the Dis- trict Regiment. returned to his home, 813 Vermont avenue, yesterday. He tottered up the steps of his home unannounced. With the same courage that he fought dis- ease in Cuba he kept his home coming a secret from his family and gave them a joyous surprise. Too ill to talk, save at intervals, he was carried to his reom and there loving hands are nursing him back to health. How well they are succeeding is told in the bright eyes and the returning color of the man, who, for upward of four months, has endured hardships that no description can do justice to, But the spirit that carried him to the front to fight for his country still animates him, and in reply to a query by a reporter of The Star today he said: “There is no mqney that could buy from me the experiences I have gone through. Some were terrible, I admit, and at one time I thought another week in that fever- stricken country would end me, but with all the hardships, all the sufferings, I would not exchange for any earthly consideration my struggie for my country. I had a pret- ty good constitution when I enlisted, and although I went for seventy-two hours without sleep or food, I pulled through all right until the Jast day in Cuba. “I must have had the fever, for my tem- perature was high and I felt as though I was burning up. It was not, however, un- til two days after being put aboard the transport that I had to go on the sick list and be transferred to the hospital ward. Then it was because I could not get proper food, and thought a litile beef tea would help me back to strength. The transport was badly managed. Perhaps it was be- cause, at the last moment, we were re- quired to take on thirty-six sick regulars, but, however that may be, the fact re- mains that the boys did not have enough to eat on the trip home. Position In the Line. “At Montauk the hospital arrangements were good with the exception of the sani- tary arrangements, and those I encounter- ed were horrible. 5 “The Star knows about our trip to Cuba and of the bad position we were put in. Had the enemy decided to cut its way out, not many of the District boys would be here now to tell the story. We all thought General Shafter was ignorant of our bad eauipment, but all of us were proud of the distinction of having such a difficult posi- tion to guard. I cannot begin to tell you of the sufferings of our boys in the trenche before Santiago. We were starving there. There was some food, but the meat served my company was spoiled and the coffee miserable. The hardtack was all that we could eat. It seemed hard when we heard that the government had sent 50,000 rations during that time to El Caney to feed the Cubans when we were literally starving to death. “Then came the surrender. No pen can describe the glories, of that day. Every in- cident will live in’ my memory when all else is forgotten. The cheers of the sol- diers and the patriotic music of our band is still ringmmg tn, my ears. We did not boast a company of, finished musicians, but every man was a soldier and their music was the sweetest [ ever, heard. Tho dear old ‘Star Spangled Banner’ was played as I never heard it before. ‘It seemed to re- echo the music of our very being. But you know all about that. Your loyal corre- spondent at the front, My. Mercier, told it well. He was in the, thickest of it all the time. tr C Capt. Graham's Devotion. “One thing, however, Ras not been men- tloned, and no story of the District regi- ment would be complete without it. I refer to the loyal, self-sacrificing devotion of Captain Graham of’Company E, The men of his company honored and respected him when we went to the front. After we be- came better acquainted with him we loved him, and today there is, 1 venti to say, not a man of that company who Would not lay down his life for Captain Graham. He watched over his boys with such an inter- est as ore would expect from his father. He nursed his sick comrades. when he could, ministered to their wants at all times and was ever watchful of their comfort. This w also true of Lieutenants Griffith and Skinner. They came to us when we most needed @ kindly word and cheered us in our misfortune. “God bless them all,” he added fervently. Doesn’t Regret Experience. Martin E. Gleeson, youngest son of the old war horse of republicanism in Wash- ington, has returned from Cuba, where he went as a Private in the Emmet Guards. Although pale and much emaciated by rea- son of hardships, he is nefertheless cheer- ful, and under the loving eare of a devoted mother and sister ts rapidly gaining strength. A reporter of The Star found the young soldier resting on a sofa in the front parlor of his home, 302 1st street northwest. - “Yes, I am glad to get home once more, although I am glad of that experience and would not have missed it for anything in the world. It was tough ali through. No one can realize what the boys suffered. What with exposure, inadequate clothing and a very poor quality and a very ttle at that, of food, we had our dose of suf- | fering. ‘But, as T have said, I have no com- plaint te make, although there were times when my heart grew sick. Fortunately I weathered the difficulties in Cuba and did not give up until I landed at Montauk Point. Our transport, the Minnewaska, was poorly supplied with food, and we suffered accordingly. The first night after we landed in Cuba we pitched our camp on the spot where the Rough Riders had their gallant fight, and I slept at the foot of the grave of Hamil- ton Fish, “Yes, I saw the surrender of Santiago, and I tell you it was a fine sight with our troops lined up all around the city, and the band playing patriotic airs. Several of us stole into the city to get a look at the town. We had suffered enough and traveled far enough to see something of the Spanish possessions and were determined not to go home without having seen Santiago. It is a dirty little town, not worth fighting for, We noticed the intrenchments, both out- side and inside the city, and I tell you many an American would have fallen be- fore we could have captured it.” Praises Col. Harries. First Sergt. Roy L, Quackenbush of Com- pany B, Ist District Regiment, has return- ed. He luckily escaped sickness of all kinds and never enjoyed better health in his life. In discussing the situation with a reporter of The Star today hetzaid 5 “It would be a waSte of time for me to rehearse the trials and tribulations through wtich I Lave Just passed! Your paper has covered every point. There is one thing, however, to which I desire to call atten: tion. The unjust criticisyi of Col. Harries is what I refer to, afid Itell you, without fear or favor, that ft’ ts ‘ail baseless. Col. Harries proved himself the est vol- unteer colonel in the gervige. This was the opinion of the regular army officers, and they relied upon him», Heaproved himself a solcier, every inch; was eyer just and kind, and guarded with a. jeajous interest the well-being of his soldiérs.. Col. Harries in- curred the enmity of somv'soldiers because of his action in turning!iown a carload of beer that was sentcte the boys at Tam- pa. This he did because he knew it would make the men ill. He was criticised, also, because he refused tc allow pis “pen to leave on the Catania, which we all knew was a rotten old hulk and liable to founder —e “There was altogether too muclginterfer- ence on the part of the citizens’ Sommittee at Montauk Pcint. Of course, they were actuated by the best intentions, but it bred discontent in the minds of the boys. The camp is a model one in every respect, and had the boys been permitted to remain there a week or two they would have been much better off. No, sir; put it down as strong as you can, reflecting my sentiments that Col. Harries’ did everything he could to advance the interests of his regiment, and rather than adversely criticise every man should personally thank him for the care he ever took of them.” Others on Siek List. George Sheidon, private of Company I, 8th Ohio, returned to his home at Mt. Ver- non, Va., Friday evaning, He had pass- eoeee eeecorercoocs few days. our new store. Instances== Boy sizes 8 to 15 years. now at. * strictly all wool. oo . POOP OO OOo Oe oe eee OEE HOH OOH HOO ESH EHO OO HOSS OO HOO HOSES SOSH SOS OOOO OH OOO OOOH OHH OS “FH HHHSOHHHOHOOHOOHHOOD . erecrccocoooces So erccccccccs oe eeecwooe saree cccoce . PARKER, BRIDGET & CO. The Final Clearance Sale Attractions ‘Are just as great as ever. No let up of interest, because no let up to extraordinary bargain worth and money saving on just the sort of clothing you'll be wanting in a Our days in this store are numbered, and probably ere another change of moon the doors will close on a business career which will have a glorious continuation in But during these last days there are a rare collection of clothing bargains to be distributed among the Washington male folk, man and boy. There are suits here for men at $5.00 and $6.00 that smilingly pay $10.00 to $15.00 for in a few weeks. There are suits here for men at $7.00 and $7.50 that you'd cheerfully exchange $13.50 to $16.50 for. Equally as strong values in Overcoats. Equally as strong vaiues in Boys’ and Children’s Clothing. The balance of our spring stock of Boys’ Knee Pants Suits. Former prices, $5.00, $6.00, $7.00 and $8.00. Choice now at.. Small lot of Children’s Reefer Sui for $3.50 and $4.00. Go now at ........ 3 and 4-year sizes. The above garments are in most desirable patterns and strictly all wool. ” Cape Overcoats, plain black and blue, also mixed cheviots, best qualities, sizes 3 to 16 years. Formerly $5, $6 and $7. To go at.. Boys’ Heavy-weight Winter Suits, in particularly neat and Formerly sold at $5, $6 and $7. T. Children’s Reefer Suits, sizes 3 to 8 years, neat and desirable Worth up to $6. To go at.... Turn where you will in this store you can be sure of getting more clothing worth than ever money bought before or probably will ever buy again. PARKER, BRIDGET & CO., __ 315 Seventh Street. Straightforward Clothiers. ° 8°$2.50 and $3 This is without a doubt the best offering of the sale and should be availed of by all mothers of boys who hear of this chance. ed through the campaign, he said, without a day's sickness. At Montauk Point, how- ever, he had an attack of fever and dysen- tery, from which he is rapidly convalescing. William Lambert, a private of Troop 1, 6th United States Infantry, came with Sheldon and later left for his home at Bristol, Tenn. He was injured at Tampa by being- thrown from his horse and was quite used up. Sergt. George Lewis of Company B, 1st Regiment, District of Columbia_Volun- teers, has returned to his home, 1327 Whit- ney avenue. He is convalescing from fever and dysentery. He came on the transport Minnewaska, which was in good condition, although the troops suffered for want of food. The steward of the transport was ar- rested, he says, for selling to the soldiers supplies he had no right to. Sergt. Lewis Was accompanied by his father, Capt. Geo. Cc. Lewis, secretary of the Red Cross So- ciety, : B. A. Reynolds, private of Company G, Ast District of Columbia Regiment, reached his parents’ home, on East Capitol street, Saturday, very unexpectedly. He was left behind in Cuba to do guard duty, but followed his battalion within a few days. He was ill when he reached Montauk Point and was so reported in The Star. His fa- ther, Mr. E. R. Reynolds, left for Camp Wikoff last night to bring him home, but wil, of course, have his trip for nothing. Young Reynolds, like all others who par- ticipated in that campaign, is enfeebled and reduced in flesh to the proportions of a skeleton, but he is in a fair way to recover and ts quite as fall of pluck as he was when he went to the front. Private Wm. A. hiekey of Company C, Ist District of Colunibia Volunteers, ar- rived at his home, 22'8 12th street north- west, August 31, fromy Camp Wikoff, on a thirty days’ sick furlough. He is confined to his bed with malarial fever and is under the care of Dr. D'Arcy Magee, who hopes to have him well enough to join his regi- ment upon its arrival in Washington. Pri- vate Hickey was sick in Santiago Hospital for three weeks, and was also sick at Mon- tauk Point. He says that almost all of the District boys have had a touch of fever, but since their arrival at Montauk Point they have greatiy improved. By his physi- cian's order, Hickey is not allowed to see any one. Enfeebled by Disease. Frank W. Chappel, a member of Company L of th> Ist District of Columbia Regiment, who returned here from Montauk Point Thursday, was seen by a Star reporter at his home, 907 8th street north- east. He talked a good deal of his exper!- ences, notwithstanding h2 is in a very feeble condition, and has an impediment in his speech, caused, he thinks, by his tongue being swollen from want of drink while on his way to Montauk Point from Santiago. He is but nineteen ysars old, about five feet eight inches in height, and weighs at the present a little over a hundred pounds, be- ing about thirty pounds lighter than when he enlist2d a few months ago. Mr. Chappel States that soon after the fall of Santiago he was stricken down with fever and o.her complications, and suffered terribly through the want of nourishment and proper treat- ment while in Cuba and aboard th2 trans- port to Montauk Point. After his arrival however, in the United States the Red Cross Society took charge of him and gave him all necessary attention and furnished him with special accommodation on the train to ris home in Washington. He spoke in terms of warm gratitude of the kindness to him on the part of every cne on the train. Mr. John C. Hyer, sixteen years old, of Company C, 1st District of Columbia Vol- unteers, has returned to his hom> in Hast Washington on a sick furlough from Mon. tauk Point. He has improved wonderfully from the effects of the fever and other dis- eases contracted while at Santiago, and, it is thought, will soon be r2ady to rejoin his regiment, if necessary. He confirms the re- ports of a scarcity of food and neglect by surgeons while on the island and aboard the transports en ro. te to Montauk Point. He maneged to bring a number of relics from the battlefields of Santiago, consisting of bullets, shells and cartridge belts. . ae a CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, Suit Growing Ont of a River Colli- sion a Year Ago. Suit for $15,000 damages was filed today by James R. Scott against the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company, a cor- eration, and the Washington Steamboat Ccmpany (Limited), a corperation. The claim for damages grows out of the colli- sion September 6, 1897, between the steamer Newport News, belonging to the first- named deferdant company, ani the ferry ateamer Columbia, belonging to the sec- ond ccmpany. The plaintiff was a passenger on the Co- lvmbia. He claims that through negligence and mismanagement the two steamers were allowed to strike violently against each other in che waters of the Potomac within the District of Columbia. The prow of the Newport News crushed into one of the sides of the Columbia. Scott claims that he was thrown to the deck and was badly injured by barrels and boxes that were knocked over at the same time. The in- juries, it is alleged, are of a permanent character. —— oe It matters little what It is that you want— whether a situation or a servant—a “want” ad. in The Star will reach the person who can fill your need. 2 AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Several Additional Changes Announced at the University. Funeral of a Venerable Resident— Deaths and Accidents—General and Personal News. Since the gnnouncement of the ennual changes at Georgetown University, some days ago, a number of others have been made. Mr. Charles Raley, S. J., who was sent to Woodstock, and who, while at Georgetown, was in charge of athletics, has been succeeded in this position by Mr. A. J Donlon, S. J. Mr. John D. McCarthy, 8. J., and Mr. Thomas F. Graham, S. J., former- ly of Woodstock College, Md., have been ordered to Georgetown and will be attached to the faculty in the 1cademic departinent. Mr. W. B. Keane, 8. J., who ir the first orders was sent to Georgetown, has heen detached and transferred to St. Frencis Xavier College, at New York. Summary for August. The meteorological summary for the month of August, from observations taken at Brace’s drug store, corner of 30th and M streets, by Prof. M. F. Burrows, shows that the mean temperature for the month was 75.5 degrees. The maximum tempera- ture was 94 degrees, the 3d, 23d, 24th and 31st. The minimum temperature was 36 degrees, the 28th. The monthly range was only 38 degrees) The greatest daily range was 26 degrees, which occurred the 3ist, while the least daily range, 10 degree: occurred the 9th. The total monthly rainfall was 9.13 inches, making a mean daily rainfall of .31 of an inch. There were only seven days upon which .01 of an inch or more of rain fell. All of the rain came within the space of a few days. Thunder storms occurred five different days. There were eight clear days, eighteen fair ones and five cloudy dur- ing the month. The prevailing direction of the wind was from the south. The ther- mometer registed 90 degrees or more on thirteen different days during the month. Arrested for Theft. Mr. Charles Eimer, who lives on Poto- mac street between Prospect avenue and N street, reported to the police yesterday that some one had stoien §150 from his residence. Suspicion pointed to Geo. Fugel, a young man who stayed at the place. It was ascertained that the young man had gone down to Marshall Hall and had taken two women with him. The police of the fourth precinct were notified of the matter, and upon the arrival of the Marshal! Hall boat at the wharf Fugel was arrested by Policeman Nueller and taken to the sta- tion fhouse. When searched $125 of the money was recovered from the prisoner, who was held to answer to a charge of grand larceny. Slight Blase. There was considerable excitement last evening shortly before 10 o'clock in Ten- leytown, due to a fire in the residence of Mrs. Clem Brooks, on the Brookville road, where a lighted lamp had exploded. The volunteer fire department of the village was called out, but did not go into service. Mr. Phil Brooks succeeded in extinguish- ing the flames, though severely burned in so doing. The damage was very slight. Disorderly Crowd. The actions of a crowd of young colored men around 28th and O streets have so annoyed the residents of the locality and the police that last evening Policemen Saunders and Grove arrested Stephen Minor, Charles Lee, James Ferguson and Joseph Boyd, charging them all wits dis- orderly conduct. Their cases came up this morning for trial in the Police Court, and in each case a fine of $2 was imposed, which was paid. Two Fanerals. The funeral of Mr. Hugh Neaiy, a well- known resident, was held yesterday morn- ing at 9 o'clock from his late residence, 5.47 U street. The funeral was largely attended. The death occurred Friday morning at 10 o'clock, at the home of a son of the de- ccased. He had reached the age of eighty years and four months. Mr. Nea!y was for over thirty-four years a clerx in the pen- sion office, and only about a year ago re- signed his position on accownt of his age. He was born at Gallatin, Tenn., April 15, 1818. He removed to fodiana, and in that state held a number of public offices, to which he was elected by the people. The deceased came to chis city from Indiana in Age hen mare daughter, since. He leaves a , one daughter, Mrs. C. T. Murray, and a son, Mr. Sid H. Nealy, pon | >, te eceeoccce you’d PERO eae O EOE EEE EEE OHH EEE EE EOE EEE ES EADEMMR DIDS n 91.75 spe? |i Formerly : : - - : - . . . : . $1.75 patterns, desirable Ps - - - . - . . : . . ‘ . . . - . . ° Was confined to her bed but three weeks. Deceased had just passed her twenty-first birthday. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, privately, from her late home. The interment was at Holy Rood cemetery. Injured by Accident. John V. Hommeriand of 1927 7th street and a companion started across M strect to take a car Sunday afternoon, and at the same time a horse attached to a wagon driven by Richard Odrich of 2230 O street came by, having crossed the bridge from a trip In Virginia. The driver held the horse up until Hommerland got by. When he started again one of the traces be- came unfastened and the horse switched around, getting almost out of the shaft In attempting to free himself of the hang- ing harness the animal gave a Kick, his hind footestriking Hommerland on the left knee, knocking him down. He was taken to the Georgetown University Hospital in the patrol wagon. Mrs. W. E. Middleton of 1517 who was injured Saturday afiernoon by falling from a street car, beyond suffering a severe shock, experienced no great harm. In attempting to alight from a Metropolitan. car at %th and F streets while the convey- 29th street, ence was still in motion, she was thr to the ground. In the fall several bruise: to the body were sustair and when taken to a nearby drug store she fainted from the sh A cab was secured and she was to her home md Personal, Thomas E. Waggaman and John Ridout, trustees, have sold to Cecelia M. Coughlin, j lots 22 to 29, in block 5, of Waggaman's subdivision of Wocdley Park. The con- sideration named ts only nominal. Mrs. Thomas C. Waggaman and family are at Warm Springs, Va., where they will spend the fore part of autumn. Mr. B. T. Janney bas returned home after a very pleasant vacation of seven Weeks around the ccast of Maine, . L. Shaw of Vailey street has re- turned home after spending a vacation with her father, Mr. Holland, at Mountain Farm. near Barnesville, Md. Master John L. DuPief, the son of Capt. Leuis DuFlef of Hotfoot Club Rifles, has returned home from a trip of recroation in Maryland. Mr. Fred Robey is lying very ill of typhoid fever at his residence in Tenley- town. Mr. T. -. Perry, who has been spending part of his vacation at Colonial Beach, has returned to his home, The service of the forty hours’ devotion, which opened Sunday morning at 10 o'clock with a solemn high mass, closed this morn- ing at ® o'clock at Trinity Church, The Pope's Infallibility. To the Baitor of The Evening Star: The closing paragraph of what appears to be a fair and true account of the daify life of Pops Leo XIII, taken from the London Mail, and published in The Star of Satur- day, conveys such false statement of the dogma of the Catholic Church in regard fo the infallibility of the pope that I respect- fully ask the privilege of correcting it. I quote the obnoxious paragraph: “Such ts the daly life of the man who is regarded as their spiritual and temporal ruler, and as infallible in all things, by more than one-haif of all the Christians upon the face of the globe. Of course ali Catholics know the pope is their spiritual ruler, but only a few, living in what were calied the “papal states,” re- gard bim as their temporal ruler de’ juro. All Catholics believe the pope ts infalli- ble in teaching, ex cathedra, as the head of the church, faith and morals. The pope is not infallible “in ali things,” “but only in a few things; the man is not infallible at all Before Leo XLII became pope he was fallible in ail things; if he should resign the office he holds he would again be fal- ible In all things. While pope he is tafal- lible when teaching faith and morals. In-. fallibility belongs to the office of pope and not to the man. In the administration of church affairs the pope is not infallible. As ruler of the church on earth all Catholics obey him, as they obey their immediate tors and their bishops, but they do not Conse: he is infallible when thus acting. There are Mmits to the obedience Catholics ewe to the rulers of the church, and some of these are that they must not require anything sinful, and they can only com- mand us to observe God's law and the laws of the church. No Catholic could plead that, though he had broken a command- ment of God, he not guilty because commanded to do so by priest, Dishop or pope, and if counseled or commanded to do erything not of obligation, Catholics would not regard the counsel or command, for they are jealous of their rights and would resist any usurpation by the church au- never known them to do. September 6, 1888. H. M. BEADLE. es Under Suspicion. Henry Williams, known to the police as “Get-them-up,” and as an all-round crook, i