Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1898, Page 2

2 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1898-12 PAGES. OVATIONS TO TROOPS! Regiments Reaching Home Receive Splendid Welcomes, BANDS AND CROWDS 10 GREET THEM Great Enthusiasm and General Celebrations in Cities. FED AND FEASTED ASTER, Pa., September 7.—Com- 4th Regiment, Pennsyivania Vol- unteers, atrived home this morning from Porto Rico. The mer weré welcomed at the station by a crowd so large that Prince street, through which it was Intended the company should march, was so densely packed that the soldiers could not force a passage and another route had to be taken pany The march from the depot to Center square was one continual ovation, the streets, from house front to house front, being one mass of yelling humanity, who pressed in on the lines of the soldiers to such an extent that a reasonably fair for- mation was utterly impossibie. Companies C and K of Columbia also ar- rived in that place this morning and were recetved with a great demonstration. The news w received at Columbia at mid- night that her soldier boys were on the way and a few minutes later almost every whistle and bell in the borougn was blow- or ringing. And the Band Piayed. Four brass bands had been engaged for the occasion and these were summoned and the strains of “When Johnny Comes March Home “Marching Through Georgia,” and other favorite patriotic airs were heard for several miles throughout the neighboring country as the bands made to Columbia two or three hours their way ae; 4 Athered at the railway patiently waited untii after 8 n-the arrival of the two com- panies announced by a clanging of bells a: owing of whistles such as was never before heard in that plac> The crowd was so great that late comers could not get within a squ: tion. It was with great difficulty that the companies were formed tn line and marched to the armory. The streets were literal jammed with peaple, in the midst of whom could be seen only the hats » the soldiers. All the factories, rolling mills and other industries were closed down for the day, while the trolley lines and public and private conveyances brought throngs in from the surrounding country districts, all eager to join in the | welcome. Reading's Welcome. READIN Pa., September 7.—The 4th Regiment, composed of companies from eastern Pennsylvania, gave Reading a sur- prise this morning by arriving here shortly after 5 o'clock. Thousands were at the | depots last night, but went home disap- | pointed bee: the troops did not come. withstanding the early hour, howeve: hundreds remained all night and were o' hend to greet them. Happy fathers, mothers, s, sisters and sweethearts were in the front row on the platform with tears of joy streaming down their faces as the train came in. It was a sight never to be forgotten. formal reception to the returning eldiers from this city will take place in a few days. The four troop trains, bearing the 4th Regiment left Jersey City at 1 o'clock las via the Jersey Central and Reading railroads. The sections were run at intervals of fif. teen minutes. All along the line the boys ed with the greatest enthusiasm. lentown eccmpany reached home | ter 2 o'clock. They were received | of several thousand people, who up at the station several hours the train was scheduled to arrive. of the various industrial estab- were blown, bells were rung and asm prevailed. ty the companies from Ham- clumbia, kebanon, Pottstown, Pot a crow were lined early trains, where there vociferous demonstrations. Awful Din at Lebanon. N. Pa., September 7—Company H, 4th Regiment, which arrived in this ity this morning from New York, where they arrived yesterday on board the trans- port Chester, was given a warm reception by AM) persons. Citizens awaited the coming of the sol- diers all night, and when the train pulled to the depot this morning they were met verad bands of music. ‘There was an awful din’ when the boys aiighted from‘ the cars, caused by the blowing of whistles, and ringing of church bells. Cheered the Soldiers. PHILADELPHIA, September 7—The first section of the train bearing the ist Regiment of New HampShire Volunteers from Lexington, Ky., to their new camp near Co wd, N. HL, arrived at the Baiti- more and Ohio railroad station, in this eft, 1: o'clock this afternoon. The section was made up of ten cars, carrying over 400 soldiers and officers. An ausiastic crowd cheered at the sol- aters, y alighted from the cars and procees to the station, where the na- tonal relief commission had provided a luncheon consisting of sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and cake. The train is running jons, and the men were all pro- 1 eon 45 Soon as they remained here long arrived. T jident this | lar government establishments sé far | Properly done, ard instructed Mr. Cortel- REGIMENT'S RETURN Activity Among Those Making Ar- rangements for the Reception. PRESIDENT M’KINLEY’S KIND INTEREST He Shows It by His Disposition to Help in Every Way. GRATIFYING PROGRESS ———— Energy, ‘activity and all the other qualifi- cations that go to make up what is popu- Jarly known as hustling characterized to- dsy all th> numerous gentlemen and ladies who are engaged in perfecting the arrange- ments for the reception, Friday morning, to the heroes of the 1st Regiment, District of Columbia Volunteers. Maj. Sylvaster, the earnest and indefatigable chairman of the citizens’ committee, was at the work early and ardently. He had received no reply up to a late hour this afternoon from the tele- gram sent to Col. Heywocd inviting him to take charge of the military portion of the escort, so it was determined that this fea- would be under control of Col. Henry May, commanding the District National Guard. Chairman Sylvester aiso tele- graphed Col. Harries to inquirc definitely the time of the regim2nt’s arrival in Wash- ington, the colonel replying that the men would breakfast in Washington at 8 o'clock, and after that meal would like to march behind their own band at the head of the parade. Th> Marine Band and probably a batallion of marines will foliow; then the District National Guard, and perhaps other ary organizations will come, and after that the veterans, civic and trades organi- crisutarant Gens Wo mivens: aaldche ha been notified that the Ist Regiment, Uni- | formed Order of Knights of Pythias, and the Veteran Firemen’s Association would take part in the parade. Chairman Sylvester today decided to ap- point a committee, under the chairmanship of Dr. J. W. Bayne, now a major of volun- teers, and consisting of physicians and cit- izens, to go to Baltimore tomorrow night and be on hand to meet the train bearing the regiment and receive the men, as well a8 ascertain their needs, if any. President McKinley's Kindly Interest The committee, consisting of Maj. Syl- vester Col. Bingham and Mr. E. C, Jones, appointed at the meeting last night to re- the President to“permit the relatives d friends !n the government depart- ents, including the government printing office and the bureau of engraving and printing, to participate in the reception Friday sent a communication to the Pres- morning to that effect. President McKinley’s acticn was prompt. He this afternoon issued the following self-explan- atory and gratifying order: es EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, D. C., September 1898. To the Heads of the Executive Depart- ments and the Public Printer. It is hereby ordered that upon the return to Washington of the Ist District of Colum- bia Regiment, United States Voluntee: Friday, the Sth instant, the relativ s soldiers employed in the several de- partments of the government shall be ex- evsed from duty for that day. WILLIAM McKINLEY. Mr. Simon Wolf, ckairman of the com- mittee to secure employment for the Dis- trict soldiers whe may need It, also cailed on President McKinley this morning. He was pleasantly received by the President, who reiterazed his great interest in the District regiment and Tis desire to aid {n any way toward the welfare of the men composing it. plf asked the President if it would nle 10 waive the requirements of the civil service law in the navy yard, the government printing office and other sim- permitting the ex.ployment therein of diers of the District regiment. The Pr ident said he would see if this could be you to inquir into the subject. Yrogram of the Parade. According to present plans, the returning regiment will take breakfast at 8 o'clock Friday morning under cool shady trees on Virginia avenue near the point of arrival. The line of parade will be taken up about 9:30 a.m., and the regiment, headed by its own band, and with a bouquet in every gun muzzle, will march through the escort, drawn up on both sides of 3d street. The organizations in the escort will fall In be- hind, and the procession will move up 3d street to Pennsylvania avenue, to 15th street, where it will be greeted by patriotic songs from a large chorus stationed on the east portico of the treasury, and to the avenue north of that building.’ Entrance to the Executive Mansion grounds will be made through the east gate, and the regi- ment will march by in review of President McKinley, who will stand on the portico of the mansion. Leaving the grounds by the west gate, the command will turn left down Executive avenue, between the man- sion and the State, War and Navy Depart- ment building, and proceed to the Waite Lot and disband. The White House grounds and those adjacent will be closed until the regiment enters them. Decorations and Flag Waving. Mr. Louls D. Wine, chairman of the com- mittee on decorations, returned to the city this morning. He has selected Mr. J. Whit Herron vice chairman, and earnest!y re- quests all persons along the line of march to decorate their premises to the very best of their ability, and every man. woman and child to secure a flag and wave it. The Members of the committee have received much encouragement from their personal visits to such persons, and will continue their efforts in order to make this feature a memorable one. enough t allow everybody to get enough to and ted for Boston. The hos- ining about forty sick men re attached to the second section. Shouted Their Greeting: ALLE pt=mber 7.—Allen- tcwn gave soldiers of the 4th Regiment magnificent reception this worning. Notwithstandi the early hour ival 20,000 persons were on the . Shouting greetings to their soldier was a big parade, whistles . bells were rung and a brilliant fireworks contributed to the fes- tivities. Coffee and sandwiches were fur- nished the © regiment passing here. A carload of provisions, in charge of the lecal_com *, left early last evening tor to meet the arriving sol- diers and ribute to their comfort. When the trains hove in sight here the peopie became 4Jelirfously enthusiastic. Thy gave the soldiers a gnificent reception, and the troops were fairly overwhelmed as they debarked. Their passag> to the ‘ar- mory was a triumphal procession. 2f Allen 's 2380 soldiers all came back safely, except Private Oscar H. Kei- nert of Company D, who died at Guayama the day before the transport sailed. People Walted All Night. POTTSVILLE, Pa. September 7.—Com- pany F and a portion of Company M, with the drum corps of the 4th Regiment, P. V. I, who arrived with the regiment on the transport Chester at Jersey City, reached heme this morning. Upward of 10,000 peo- ple,“many of whom had remained up all night, ‘gave the returbing troops a great reception. After marching over a short route the soldiers were banqueted at Union Hall by the citizens. —_—_.>__. Late Naval Orders. Commander B. F. Tilley has been detach- ed from the command of the Newport and placed on waiting orders. Ensign W. 5. Crossley, from command of the Leyden to the Constellation. Ensign R. H. Jackson, from command Of the Foote to the Naval Academy. tenant Commander J. Pillsbury, from the Vesuvius to the navy yard, Boston. Lieut. W. E. Sewell, from the Vesuvius to the Topeka. as executive officer. Lieut. C. W. Bartlett, from the Topeka to the Naval Academy. Not Difficult to Grant. The Federation of Labor at its meeting last night passed a resolution requesting all employers of organized labor to permit their employes to have the time off neces- sery to allow their participation in District regiment reception. For the Volunteers’ Comfort. Chairman Artbur O'Neill presided over a meeting of the committee on comfort, held at the board of trade rooms at 4:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and announced the following ‘additional members: Jamés L. Atkins, C. G. Sloan, J. M. McQuade, Dr. H. J. Croissant, Dr. Ira Dennison, Dr. W. Burton, A. Gude, Henry Keyser, Andrew Loeffier, jr. and F. H. Cramer. The announcement was made that ar- rangements nad been made with the hospi- tal to receive any volunteers who may be taken sick en route to Washington, and that committeemen would be on hand at the White Lot to take care of any who may have suffered from the march. Chairman O'Neill suggested today that the members of the medical fraternity in the District could give most substantial aid to the community cause of looking out for the best interests of the volunteers by offering their professionai services to any soldiers who may be in need of them whea they return here. Added to the Committee. The following members have been added to the ladies’ auxiliary to the refreshment committee: Mrs. J. H. Simpson, Mrs. Hat- tie Graves, Mrs. C. G. Robinson, Mrs. J. A. Graham, Miss Agnes Duffy, Miss M. Duf- ty, Miss Fannie Duffy, Mrs. T. H. Cusick, Mrs. Pauline Heitmuller, Miss Pauline Heitmuller, Miss Gertrude Heitmuller, Miss Elizabeth Gaither, Mrs. F. B. Miller, Mrs. M, H. Hammer, Miss N. G. Heinline, Miss Waggaman, Mrs. Haskell, Mrs. Clements id Miss Bogen, For Homeless District Soldiers, Another admiral movement in behalf of the District volunteers has been inaugu- rated by the Ladies of the Loyal Legion, who at a meeting last evening resolved to offer to prepare and sustain, with the co- operation of the citizens’ relief committee, a temporary home for such of the return- ing soldiers as have no home of their own. The president, Mrs. L. W. Calver, was authorized to make ull arrangements to carry out the project. ~ It is a well known fact that at least 200 che of the Dtstrict volunteers were hi less and out of employment when they’ ehlisted. It is to care for the soldiers thus situated that the Ladies of the Loyal Legion are working. To this end and through the eid of Mr. B. H. Warner they have leased the Dietz building, at 413 9th street, and will equip it in a comfortable and home- like manner. Cots and other furnishings have been ordered, and attendants engaged for service in the reading and dining rooms, etc. The ladies will be glad to te- ceivé any a@sistance in the work. Mrs. Calver will be in charge, assisted by Mrs. James Tarfner, Mrs. Blecta Smith, Mrs. A. S. O'Dell and Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mus- sey. It is hoped to have the soldier's home ready by Friday. Request to Veteran: Calvin Farnsworth, acting chairman of the committee on Veterans’ Association, and in charge of Potomac Department, G. A. R., has formally requested the Loyal Legion, Union Veteran Union, Union Vet- eran Legion and the Confederate Veterans to take part in the parade in honor of the return of the Ist Regiment. The committee urges the above named organizations to- assemble under their respective command- ers at 9 a.m, September 9, with right rest- ing on south side of Pennsylvania avenue, corner 3d street northwest. It is also suggested that post command- ers assemble their respective posts at 9 a.m. head of column on south sidé of Pennsyl- vania avenue, corner 3d street northwest. Post commanders are urged to bring out the full strength of their commands. The G. A. R. turns out, Commander Farns- worth says, not only to welcome the Ist District of Columbia Volunteers, but to greet a past department commander, Ma- jor Urell. The comrades should wear their uniforms and badges. The last named order is countersigned by C. L. Patten, acting assistant adjutant general, G. A. R. A Pertinent Question. To the Biiter of The Evening Star: Are our merchatts going to close for two or three hours so as to let their clerks re- view the ‘Boys’ return? ONE CLERK OFF LINE OF MARCH. September 6, 1898. Can Use Boats. It is learned at the War Department that there 1s nothing in the contract with the Long Islahd Railroad Company which will prevent the government from chartering a steamer to convey the District troops from Montauk Point to Jersey City, pro- vided that course is decided upon. The reason why the railroad has heretofore been used for the transportation of troops away from that camp is because it was considered by the quartermaster’s depart- ment as the best method of transportation, and not because there was any legal bar to any other method of transportation. As a matter of convenience all the New England troops ordered away from Camp Wikoff were taken across the sound to Connecticut on ferry boats, but up to this time the railroad alone had been used in the case of troops going home by way of New York or Jersey City. Cols. Hecker and Bird of the quarter- master’s department, who have direct charge of all matters of transportation, say that the War Department is disposed to do everything it can for the comfort and con- venience of troops on their journeys back to their homes, and that in every instance the best facilities at hand are provided. In the matter of the District troops the usual orders were issued to Col. Kimball, the quartermaster in charge of the New York district, including Camp Wikoff. He was notified that the District troops had been ordered to Washington to be mustered out and instructed to confer with the com- manding officer in regard to their transpor- tation to Washington. All the details for the tuansportation were left to Col. Kim- ball, and the officials here say they have no knowledge of them. Colonel Bird said, however, that no ap- plication had been made to the department up to today for the use of a steamer in transporting the troops to Jersey City or for sleeping cars to bring them from that point to Washington. He said that unless other arrangements were made by special orders from+the, Secretary of War, the sol- diers would make the entire trip from Comp Wikoff to Washington rail. Under the general rule in such cases suf- ficient cars would be supplied to enable each soldier to have an entire seat through- out the journey, and he added that by turning over the backs of their seats the men could easily arrange comfortable sleeping quarters for themselves, two men occupying the space of two seats. He said further, that a sleeper would be provided for every soldiér who was not able to sit up. Three or four Pullman sleepers are at- ed to every train for this special pur- pose, as it is not the policy of the depart- Ment to expose any of the returning sol- diers to any undue hardship or fatigue on their way home. The ‘regular seating ac- commodatinn of the cars for the under to furnish a car for every 30 men in order to insure each man an entire seat to himself. Colonel Bird said at 2 o'clock that he had not heard of any change of plan for the transportation of the District troops, and he was not pre- pared at that time to say whether or not it is possible to furnish*a steamer and sleeping cars for the use-of the men in the short time allowed before their departure from Monteuk Point tomorrow. Every- thing will depend, however, upon the decis- lon of tae Secretary of War. Transportation Problem. Major Sylvester and Mr. Theodore W. Noyes saw Secretary Alger today in regard to better transportation for the District troops. They had a long talk with the Secretary, requesting that the District troops be furnished a steamer from Mon- tauk to Jersey City, and be given tourist or sleeping cars for the journey to this city. The Secretary said tHat he would at once issue an order giving the District regi- ment all the tourist and sleeping cars available at Jersey City upon the arrival of the regiment there. As to a steamer he would have to ascertain whether one could be secured. If he found that one could be used he would fssue an order to that effect. Immediately after the interview with the committeé Secretary Alger went to his lunch, returning to the department at 2:30 o'clock. This afternoon he will find out what can be done to fully carry out the re- quests of the committee, and wiil issue or- ders on the subject. The quartermaster’s department will do its best to make the District troops as com: fortable as possible during their trip here from New York. Efforts were made to ob- tain a separate seat for each soldier, but the department is in hopes of providing sleeping cars for the regiment, as a New York regiment 18 scheduled to arrive with a train of sleepers before the time fixed for the departure of the District regiment. Police Ordered Out. Major Sylvester this afternoon issued the following order to the metropolitan police force: “On Friday morning, September 9, 1898, the Ist Regiment, District of Columbia Voi- unteer Infantry, will return to this city, ar- riving by special train at 3d street and Virginia avenue southwest, at or about 7 o;clock. “The troops will arrive at the location named in sections, partake of a breakfast to be served, if the weather is good, on 3d street after disembarking, and if the weather is inclement, to be served on the cars. “After breakfasting the regiment will march north on 3d street to Pennsylvania avenue, thence west on Pennsylvania to 15th street, ‘hence north on 15th street to Pennsylvam. avenue, through the execu- five grounds to the avenue immediately West thereof, to the west gate of the rear White Lot, where the regiment will enter and disband. “It is important that full protection be given the tro; at the point of disem- barking @d street and Virginia avenue southwest), and that every facility be af- forded for their comfort. “Carriages and ambulances to convey the sick will come into Virginia avenue to 34 street, via 2d street southwest, and be per- mitted to cross 3d street to get out at 4% street. These vehicles will park on 2d street and on north side of ‘Virginia ave- nue until in use. “Refreshmerits will be served the troops by committees wearing badges. This on 3d Street southwest about 8 o'clock a.m. They should be protected against any intrusion by the public at this time, and every aid extended the committee. Order and Comfort. “To the end that order may be main- tained and comfort afforded, Acting Lieu- —— a tect camp Qnibag}, baggage, tables and diches. i, Sib. of the detail will escort the regimen and its escort up 3d street to Pennsylvania avenue, flanking the regim>nt at the curbs and keeping the street clear. 2@4t iinnsylvania avenue the first twenty privates ander Acting Lieu- tenant Dum ill, continue to flank the Zegiment and processicn to 4% street, where fifteén_privages umler Acting Lieu- tenant ey will a ng Stee tion to 7th si west. Such detail to bein band af 3 dock am. “Twenty privates will report at the same time to Lieut: Gessford at 7th street and Pennsylvatia_avenue northwest, and flank the processio& to ]2th street northwest. “Thirty men, undér Lieutenant Amiss, will flank the procession from curb to curb from 12th street to; 15th street and Penn- Sylvania avenue. “At 15th streetforty privates, under Lieutenant Boyle, will giv? the procession escort to 18th strset northwest. “One sergeant and thirty-two mounted privates, under Lieutenant Kenney, will report to Captain M. A. Austin at 3d and D streets southwest at 7 o'clock a.m., for such assignment the captain may make.” The Reception Fund. The following contributions for the re- ception fund have been turned over to Mr. Edson, chairman of the committee: Evening Star. $100.00 J. S. Simpson. 2.00 Mrs. W. W. Case. 1.0 Mrs. Villa and Ranne: 1.00 Gertrude, Louise and Florence O'Brien 1.00 Dealers of Riggs Market 23.00 John F. Ellis & Co 10.00 Oscar W. White. 10.00 Gecrge F. Muth & Co. 10.00 Joseph Parris 2.09 Wm. Hahn & 20.00 R. HY 1.00 Ca 1.00 Hugo Worch 20.00 Sarah D. LaFetra A Wanderer. Campbell Carrington. Proceeds of entertainment held by Children’s Pleasure Club G. G. Cornwell & Son. James L. Norri: Henry Orth to furnish meals to soldiers passing through the city. Reception Fund. The following additional subscriptions have been received for the general reception fund: Previously acknowledged Wm. Hahn & Co Ray, CQ A Hugo Sarah D. LaFetra. A Wanderer. Campbell Carrington. Proceeds of entertainment held by Children’s Pleasure Club. G. G. Cornwell & Son. James L. Nogris Henry Orth. Bradbury .Piano € 10 Robert D. Weaver. 5.0) Mayer & Pettit 10.00 Allison Nailor, jr. 25.00 Washington Gas ‘Light Co. 25.00 Chr. Heurich Brewing Co. 400.00 M. Dyrenforth & Co A. O. Bliss. Wee Havenner Baking Co. Norfoik and Washin; boat Company. ...< Corcoran Fire Ins. Co S. Kann, Sons ‘& Co: 2.00 Employes of 8. Kann, Sons & Co.. 50.00 Jno. H. Magrnder.xa.... 10.00 Washington Saenger! 25.00 T. T. Luckett... 5.00, Robert I. Fleming. 10.00 1. CB. 2 Albright & Backer. Tyler & Rutherford. Caps pelicess L. J. Bloc! s Employes Geological Survey. T. J. Owen. «ces... 3. B. T. Janne Louis D. Win F. J. Heiberg Cc. A. James National Bani John &. Wight... £7. Z 5.00 . 00 . 10.00 Employes reform ‘school ‘ 5 Employes ‘Papartment of Agricu Commercial Fire Insurance Co. Marcus Baker. Jno, W. Schaeter. Total... aes GRAND LODGE IN SESSION. Thirty-First Annual Sexston of Vir- xinia Goud Templars. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. FALLS CHURCH, Va., September 6, 1898. The Grand Lodge 6f Good Templars of Virginig convened in thirty-first annual session in Odd Fellows’ Hall here last right, with Rey. G. W. Guy of Northamp- ten county, grand chief templar, presiding. Most of the lo¢ges in the state are repre- sented, as well as the District lodges and juvenile temples. The Grand Lodge degree was conferred upon quite a number of can- didates. The Grand Lodge officers of the District of Columbia, headed by the grani chief templar, Edward C. Jones, were re- celved in due form as visitors. The grand officers submitted their annual reports. ‘Lhese reports show a membership of three thousand in rinety lodges, and a juvenile membership of eight hundred, in charge of Mrs. C. W. Biair, grand superintendent. Addresses were made by E. J. G. C.: A. W. Campbell, grand stcretary: Jesso C. Suter, grand ‘counsellor; A. B. Shoemaker, P. G. C. T.; R. A. Dinsmore, grand guard; J. C. Daley, grand treasurer: C. M. Pheips, grand chaplain, and Mrs. L> J. Allen, G. 8. of J.T. ‘The grand chief templar announced ap- pointments of committees for the session as foliows: On firance, J. M. Therne, Frank Marshall, jt., Dr. M. F. Wills, M. M. Jarvis, Miss Mathilda Nelsen; on state of the order, Miss Lucie M. Parrish, Rob- ert Walker, A. S. Higgins, R. J.’ Boat- wright, Miss Lilian Shear: on constitution and by-laws, Rev. Z. P. Richardson, J. W. Jarrett, W. T. Shelton, R: S. Wilson, Dr. W. B. Wright Boyd; on literature, J. H. Shepherd, W. T. Shelton, J. B. Madison, ss Minnie M. Chapin, L. &, Hutchi: on juvenile temples, Mrs. S. E. Baile: S. Leterman, Miss Edith Jarvis, Mrs. I. F. Bond, W. J. Cailis; on temperance litera- ture, Job Hawxhurst, Mrs. M. J. Quisen- bury, R. J. Boatwright, Miss Lillian Shear, Miss Emma. Thomas. Most of the delegates arrived last night, and are beirg hospitably entertained at the homes of the citiens. ae aS BECAME SUDDENLY ILL. SS Clerk at District Building Stricken While on Duty. Mr. W. J. W. Gray of No, 511 I street northeast, a clerk In the office of the su- perintendent of properties at the District building, was, taken suddenly 111 this morn- ing shortly after J1 o'clock, and was later taken to hig home in an ambulance in a serious condition,, Mr. Gray is an elderly man, and it,Is believed his prostration is due to some, heart affection. Mr, Gray ,was.at his desk early this meeting as ysual:, He stepped out into the hall on the second'floor of the building and went to the doordtading into the auditor's office all at) onee? his tuce reddened and, wheeling, her fell to the floor. The health officer, Dr. Woodward, and Dr. Fowler of the health office force were summoned and administered’ hypodermic injections. Mr. Gray soon revived sufficiently to permit of his being removed to his home, where he went, acconipanie® by his wife and daugh- ter, who hdd been summoned. = Cc. Jones, Towgnda’s Great Storm. TOWANDA, Pa., September 7.—A storm of almost cyclonic proportions passed over this section of the state during the ht, doing great damage. Three men tee re- Wit of Walter McNairy. ‘The will of Walter S. McNairy, dated August 31, 1898, and FURLOUGHED TOO SOON. Some Soldiers Have Been Unable to Make the Journey Home. Surgeon General Sternberg returned to the city this morning from a two days’ visit of inspection at Camp Wikeff, Mon- tauk Point, L. I. “I found it a magnificent camp,” said he to a Star reporter who called on Lim at his office at the War Department this forenoon. “No place on the Atlantic coast,” said he, “presents so many advan- tages for our purposes as does Camp Wi- koff; for receiving an army returning from an infected port; to prevent the extension of any infectious disease among the troops or the people of the ‘surrounding country; to care for the sick and to transfer those requiring it to military and civil hospitals. I found the camp thoroughly well policed and the troops well cared for with an abundance of everything both for sick and well. In my opinion, the sick in the gen- eral hospitals at Camp WikoM are as well cared for as in any hospital in the country, and the fresh and invigorating air from the ocean is an admirab?e tonic. The patients generally show marked improvement after being in the hospital there for a few days, and I think their friends aie making a great mistake in msisting on their being taken home before they. have fully recover- ed their strength. Many of the men who have been furloughed, in their cagerness to get home, have timated their strength and have broken down on the way. I am informed tiat a considerable number of the furloughed men from Camp Wikoff have been admitted to the hospitals in Brooklyn and New York. the short jour- ney from Montauk to Long Island City having overtaxed their strength. But for the humane efforts of the ag Red Cross Seciety, which 1 temporary hospital In the vicinity of the railroad station at Long Isiand City, there would have been great suffering among these furloughed men, and the iives of some of them would ro doubt have been sacrificed. + O4 SECOND KENTUCKY CHOSEN. The President Goes Over the List of “Troops to Be Mustered Oat. The 2d Kentucky Regiment has been or- dered from Anniston, Ala., to Lexington, Ky., to be mustered out. The President today sent for Secretary Alger and Adjutant General Corbin, and also for a list of the volunteer organiza tions which have not been mustered out. The conference lasted an hour, but noth- ing could be learned in regard to the inus- tering out or retention of the volunteers still in service. ———_——_+ + ______. DREYFUS CASE REVISIO} French Cabinet Has Unanimously Agreed to Take the Step. PARIS, September 7.—The Figaro today says the cabinet council just held unani- mously agreed upon a revision of the Drey- fus case and directed the minister of jus- tice, M. Sarrien, to take the necessary steps to that end. The Matin anneunces the discovery of facts implicating the cfficers of the general staff, adding that Gen. Zurlinden, the new minister for war, reported the matter to the council and urged the necessity of re- forming the intelligence department of the war office, whereupon he was directed to elaborate a project separating the duties of the general staff from those of the in- telligence department. ie Sees Bayard Slightly Better. DEDHAM, Mass., September 7.—Mr. Thomas F. Bayard passed a comfortable night ard was considerably refreshed this morning He is taking nourishment very well, and his physicians say he is slightly better than yesterday. ————— Candidate for Congress. Special Correspondence of The Evening Ster. HYATTSVILLE, Md., September 7, 1898. Mr. George N. Horault, a well-known lecal politician, residing in Kent district, this county, has announced his candidacy for the democrate congressional nomin tion in this district. Mr. Honault claims that Prince George's county should receive the nomination, inasmuch as Anne Arundel and Howard have both had the honor, and neither has been successful. He states that the election of Cummings of Baltimore ecunty would give Baltimore city virtualiy four congressmen, and that in consequence the interests of southern Maryland would suffer. —— Death of T. John Bowle. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md., September 7, 1898. T. John Bowie, a native of this county, died at his home near Annapolis Junction Sat- urday morning. Mr. Bowie was well known in this section, his father, John Rowie, be- ing at one time a large property holder in Bladensburg. He was 2 member of the Bowie family, which has for many years been prominent in political and svucial Hfe in Maryland. This-same family has given Maryland two governors, besides congress- men, judges and soldiers, T. John Bowie, unlike most of his name in southern Maryland, was a republican and served in the house of delegates in 158s. In the seme year he was brought forward as a candidate for Congress, but retired in favor of Sydney E. Mudd, who was nom- inated. A few ¥ears afterward he ran for clerk of the circuit court of Anne Arundei county against the late Maj. Spriggs Har- wood, who died soon after his election. The funeral, which took place from bis late home, was largely attended. King So!- omon Lodge, A. F. and A. M, of which Mr. Bowie was a prominent member, was present in a body. Rev. Mr. Gray, arch- deacon, assisted by Rey. John Rose of Flor- ida, formerly rector of All Saints’ Protest- ant Episcopai Chureh at Annapolis June- tion, of which the deceased was a member, ofticiated. ae Fugitives in Custody. Lawrence Bailey and Harold B, Mont- gomery, young men not more than eighteen years old, were arrested yesterday after- noon by Detectives Parham and Phillips as fugitives from their parents in Philadel- phia. Bailey had a revolver, while Mont- gemery was armed with a dirk. Editor Weston of the Philadelphia Times tele- graphed’ the police last night to take care of Bailey, who is his cousin, and also his compamian, Montgomery. Charges of con- ceaied weapons were preferred against the 4 volunteers. | this effect yesterday morning, and the men IN CHARGE OF GUARD Camp Alger About Deserted by the Volunteer Soldiers. FIRST CONNECTICUT GOES TODAY The Third Virginia Regiment Under Marching Orders. OF CONDITION THE SICK Special Ccrrespordence of The Evening Star. CAMP ALGER, Dunn Loring, Va., September 7, 1898. By Saturday morning, unless all the plans of the War Department go awry, Camp Alger will be cdmpietely deserted by the volunteer soldiers. It is expected that after that time thé only troops on duty at or near Dunn Loring will be a de- tachment of artillerymen sent to guard the United States property left behind by the Half of those who have been in camp this week left this morning, under com- mand of Colonel Charles L. Burdette of the Ist Connecticut. Orders were issued to warned to be ready by 7 o'cléck this morn- ing, so there was little or no delay in get- ting ready. Army wagons were sent over to the regimental camp about 8 o'clock and were loaded within something less than FINANCE AND TRADE Decline of More Than 4 1-2 Per Cent “in American Sugar. DISASTROUS RATE WAR IMMINEN? a Action on St. Paul’s Dividend To- morrow Will Be Influential. GENERAL MARK REPO Special Dispatch to The Eveting Star. NEW YORK, September 7.—Today’s stock market was under pressure during @ greater part of the session, prices yteld- ing easily to a fair volume of professional business. Support was lacking in certale of the specialties, and the liquidation oz speculative holdings was resumed on she same scale noticed yesterday. The declaras tion of the regular quarterly dividends ow the American Sugar Company's issues met with the usual fate of an expected event The selling of the stock was superior to the buying. a decline of more than 4%4 per. cent foliowing Wberal transactions. The company seems destined to be forced into a disastrous rate war similar in char- acter to the tobacco trade fight some months ago. The opposition compan were observed with an outward appear ance of indifference for a time, but there has been a sudden awakening to the fact that the sugar monopoly of the United an hour. Then the regiment was marched | States was caxeate ed by shrewd observ- to Dunn Loring, where the men helped to| ers of the American company's career. pile their accouterments in baggage cars.| Opposition refineries with a capacity of A start was made about noon and the reg-| more than 15,4) barrels a day have ¢ iment is expected to arrive in Providence | tered, or are about entering, the field, and some ume tomorrow morning. ‘There | the customary terms of settlement have thirty days’ furlough will be issued and | failed to force an abandoning uf the pro- the men ally dismissed from the | ject. Powerful.interests are in opposition service. and, in the stock market at least, pre = tion is i made for the worse. During _ Virginians Eager to Go. the riods of buoyan in the ge Additional detachments will leave from | market, six weeks aso, it will be temem- time to time until tomorrow night, most of | bered that conserv ative houkes were those still in camp going away with the | *S believing in hicher prices “if § 3d Virginia. That regiment has already made ready to board the cars tomorrow morning with as little delay as possible, the men being exceedingly anxious to reach Richmond. Notice has been. given them th: everything is in readine: and that any delay that may occur will be traceable altogether to themselves. It is likely, under the circumstances, that the Virginia men will make a new rd for breaking camp, as they are so axious to preve themselves as well trained and well aisciplined as any men in General Butler's command. A thirty-day furlough will be given them also as soon as they reach the mustering point, and the men will then be expected to reassemble oniy once before being finally discharged from the service. Examination was made ‘0 the camp rosters this morn- ing to discover whether any officers or men are now detached. Only one was found, Capt. Frank Camm, assistant surgeon, who was detailed to serve with the hospital cempany. He was at once directed to join his regiment and proceed with it to Richmond. General Butler's staff and such medical officers as are to remain for further duty will go last of all and will leave Camp Ai- ger about 7 o’ciock tomorrow night. The party iil consist of Adjutant General Majors Butler and Wright, mus. officers; Major Martin, quartermas- Major Little, commissary of subsist- ence; Major Cook, division surgeon, and Surgeons Summerall, Butler, Slater and Ross, They will reach Middletown Friday and report for duty with the 24 Division. Guards to Take Charge. Telegraphic orders were sent to the com- mandant at Washington barracks this morning directing him to send a portion of a battery or artillery to Dunn Loring be- fcre the departure of the division staff to- morrow night. This detail wili consist of ten of fifteen men and one commissioned officer, all chosen probably from Battery K, 5th Artillery. The oificers of that b: tery are Captain W. H. Coffin, and Lieuts. G. G. Gatley, and C. H. McNeil, the last- named being the one likely to become com- mandant of Camp Alger. Indefintte leave of absence has been granted Major Miller, adjutant of the Ist Brigade, now at Middletown. He has been slightly ill for some time, but his illness has grown so serious during the ast week that the surgeons think it best to send him to his heme, which is in Canton, Ohio. From all indications the malady is typhoid fever. Ths is, however, the only new case regarded as at all serious. The twenty or twenty-five men still under treatment at the Camp Alger hospital are reported either as steadily improving or as deing well. SS Contributions Received. The following contributions have been re- ceived by The Star for the relief of the regiment: The Evening Star Ni I. Wm. Oyster... W. B. Hibbs & Co. Pedie mane K.W. Phila. & i = A. Hungerford. not break.” This preparation for 1 prices may heve inspired today’s attack, but a few da: ill deme care is justif hat a short inter ith the certa e Sugar responsible for the in the general list. Reported frosts in Nebraska and the sud- den fall in temperature in the middle west had a & influence on the gran, ares yielded easily for sm: Se tional los ut litle sienifican attached to the movement. Ths payment of the full 4 per cent upon the Atchesos adjustments, as agreed upon by th ers today, was entirely in line wit Predictions. This company has given many evidences of prosperi:y during the few months, but this action is more substantia! than arything yet accomplished. The verdic for the Peoples’ Gas Company, in the much. vingston suit, had a beneficial the price of that company s shares. It is to be hoped that the unanit ity of these verdicts wili discourage sim annoyances. The action on St Paul's dividend tomor- Tow will give direction to the market du ing the h The full « fect of an in in dividends might -be lost should sugar continue active and w but the market is not likely to re main uncer the domination of a single stock. —_.—___ AL AND COMMERCIAL. alc, ng FINANC! New York Stock Market. American Spirite.._ bi aera American Spirits, pid American Sugar... Aimerican Sugar, pta American | Atchison . Atenison, pia alnmore « « Bay State Gas... canada Southern Canada Pacific. . 184%, 106%. Del, Lack & W Delaware & Hudson . Den & ico aranae, pte Lomsvitie x ‘ Metropolitan Traeuen Mavnattan Eievateu. Micuigan Cencrai. Missouri Pacitic. M. Kk, and T., pf. National Ladd co. New Jersey Cenrrai New Yorx Ceutrai... Northern Facific. Northern Facifie, pfa. soutnern Ry. pia. Texas Pacitic. nion Pacihe. J. T. Petty u. 3S Leather pf. Cash .. Wabash pte... J. 8. Simpson. 2.00 | Wheeling 4 = Wheeltug &*L ve 5S Sheaa & 5) a ee Lewis Johnson & Co. 25.00 | her eens Ge ox Wm. B. Gurley & C: + 25.00 | Rubver.. : Am. Sec. & Trust Co . 25.60 | Kubber pf. > West End National Bank... 25.00 CP. & Co 35.00 Washington stock se eeee 00 Sales—regular call--12 o'ck Washington Post “100.00 | Insurance, 0 at Uy. 30 ‘ut Mrs. H. A. McPike 2.00 Be aro, 2% Mergenthale: Aes Richardeun, a | Distriet of Ccluumbir Bonds.—20-year Funding 5s, _ . . pl 10, bid. undiag currency 3.668, 114 i Walter H. Acker. 1 Aisesllandine Boncs.—Metn prin Railroad te coupson. bid. Metropolitan cour, ta 125 by Emploves Mvening Star. Ske. Metropolita Hailroad certificate ¥F.D. M i pang 4 M4 = ——! “a Raitvoea Walter M. Moreland. Maliroad Us, 122 bid. Heit itallnead $e, & James F. Oyster. aske a Rola 65.98 baa Leuis D. Wine. Richard Sylvester. Wm. B. King. Miss Ebberly Sidney Bieber. J. Sondheimer. ten and Potomac curity and Trust 5s, ‘Com pany Compazy Imp. 6a, LIC Company Ext’n 63, 110 bid ser. A, Gs, 7 bid. ¥ ser. B! 6s, 114 bid. Telephone bs, 103 bid 160 bid. bid. bid. Washing- Chesaperse Awerican Se- Washington Mark: as Com Ist Gs, 10 Washington Mark. boys, and they are held until their friends | W- B. M.. : Bop | aiafiec ot etek Serle, inca os Nrcseains sl tant ne aieara arom F. S. Williams & Go. ! 10.00 |, gqhtiagal Bank, Stocks —Rank of Washington, 20 i Mrs. B. Dreyfus. 8.00 | Farmers. and. Mecha #, 180 bid. Becta, ‘tay Men of the Signal Corps, John R, Young. 3.00 | bid: “Cluzens’, 140 tnd" Colombia, 130 bid. Cap Gen, Greely, chief signal officer, has re- | §.,W; Mever- 3.00 | coin, 115 bid, 151 "cenea © MG, 80 aaked. Tin- turned to Washington from an inspection | . 50 | x Jvafe, Deposit and ‘Trust | Companies—National tour of southern camps. ‘fhe general's trip 20.09 | Tetcn ‘ard ‘Trusts 127 bid. tad hekeg, Saee related almost whoily to his own corps. 5.00 | Security and Trust, 150.2 He met all the prineipal officers of ine 35.00 | _ Insurance Stocks.—Firemen's, 25 bid. Franklin, ‘ : . 25.00 | 87% bid. Metropolitan, 70 bid. n, 50 bid corps at the different points visited. He Potomac, 08 bh ata i found this branch of the service in good | H. J. Finley. 5-00 | American, 185 Dd. ‘Netlonal’Unien, 4 bt condition and the men of the command | Jno. A. Rawlings Post, 5.00 | inmbia, 10 bid. Riggs, 7% bd. 8 asked. Peoples, weil cared for. ° = eae Z - m5 Si bid) G asked. Lincoln, 9% bid, 9% asked. Com: oe e0. is, jr. .00 | mercial, 5 = . oa Title "Iusucance Stocks.—ieal Estate Title, Zi Germany Chief Constructor Dead. oe aaa ‘ = bid. “Columbia Title, 4% bid. SY asked, t= BERLIN, September 7.—Prof. Dietrich, | SS% Ne McKay...... 100.09 | ,ffallroad Stocks —Cap'tal Traction Company. 73% chief constructor of the German navy, is | Hon Wo A. Hoss 50.00 | So asted. “esting Pe 126 bid.“ Coluimbta, dead. H. A. Willard... me aa Plectric Light Stocks.— Washington Gas, ——_—_>—_—_ ! 5 |, 48% - Unit tates Electric Government Bonas. i 30 bid,’ 104 asked. nes cist = Pike ties a5 mee ‘Fetephone Stocks —Chesepeake end Potomac, 47 e cents, vet eu Bepee rss: ape; 2 § por conta’ registered of 1908-4028. toy sr] ge 3 per cents, coupon of 1908-1028.... 1053 = gh ged sana. Ber coms, coupan of 1908-1 103) 100% Ud, TOL asked.” Lanston Mooutype. "15 4d, BS cette, eg stares ot 007. He 5.00 |.10% ‘asked. American Graphophone, x14 bid. 13% 4 per cents, registered or 1925, 1a 2 2 2 4 per cents, coupon of 1825... 127 5.00 | Great Falls leon 125° = 5 per cents, registered of 1904. 112 5.00 | OS tient yonrincent 5 per cents, coupon of 190% 112 3.00 : Ae Currency € per cents of 1899. + 102% ..... | M. A. Skinner. 2.00 > Baltimore Markets. ee Robt. N. =e 5.00 . Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets. | Potomac Conclave, No. wRAITTRORE, Ap September Aig -y toy Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers | Order Heptosaphs. + 5.00 | do. y and brokers, 1427 F st.; members New York | J. W. Tolson + 5.00 | 0§3.05; stock exchange, correspondents Messrs, | A Subscriber. 4.00 | straight, Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. GRATIN. Reaey gaqneey gyseaes peeel sapsceh gutees? | W.¥ Tone Charles G. Ti LF. 8. N. AP. family, .: winter wheat patent, $3.75 do, Bu$h.40; spring wheat as ‘82,87: Uatretn “exe oe