The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-03

Richmend, vs.-A Test Run for tho
psnsss Of the Force.
A day or two ago Major Richards and De.
tectlve MoDevitt had occasion 10 visit Rich.
mond, Va. on police business, and while In
that city were treated with the utmost court.
csy and kindness by Colonel J. T. Egbert,
chief Of police, and his confidential clerk,
Mr.. James NJ. Tyler. On the occasion Of
their return Colonel Egbcrt accepted Major
Richards invitation to visit Washington,
and arrived here yesterday morning, accom-.
panied by Mr.. Tyler.
They were cordially received and quar-.
tered at Willard's hotel, having been spe-
cially consigned to the hospitable attentions
OF Messrs. Sykes 4 Chadwick. The visit
Of Col Egbert to this city Is for the purpose
Of witnessing the workings Of the Ere alarm
and police telegraph, and Major Richards
has afforded him every opportunity to
become thoroughly conversant with 1t.
Amer having Il explained In every detail the
visitors, chaperoued by Detective McDevitt,
Government printing office, and thence were
conveyed TO the Government Asylum for the
1nsane, where they were courteously enter
talued by Drs. Nichols and Goddin.
Last evening the visitors were fortunate
In being In the vicinity OF box 63, when the
false alarm Of fire was struck, and thus had
an opportunity OF seeing the workings Of the
FIRE alarm. Upon their return Major Rich
ards, In order TO show them the practical
work of the police telegraph, gave the signal
by telegraph to every police station In the
city TO "Send your reserve force 10 central
station" (headquarters.)
Thia aipnal VIVA plven n q RI and N mat
four minutes from the time II was struck,
Lieutenant Eckloff, OF the Seventh precinct,
was at headquarters with his force OF re-
serves drawn up at "right face" In eight
minutes Sergeant Walker, with his force
from the Central guard house, was on hand.
(It Is proper to state that the signal TO this
station was not correctly reccived.) In nine
minutes Lieutenant Kelly, with his men
from Ninth and r street, was on hand. In
sixteen minutes Lieutenant Gcssford, with
his men, were at "right face"
In IL minutes Lieut.. johnson with his
mounted force had arrived from the park.
In 30 minutes Sergeant Buell. with the
force from the First ward were present, and
In 30 minutes Lieutenant Austin reported
for duty with his squad. When they had
been brought into line, Major Richards In.
formed them Of the cause Of the alarm, and
took occasion to remark that the exhibition
Of promptness and efficiency had exceeded
his best hopes and he congratulated the force
upon the result Of the test alarm.
Colonel Egbert aud Mr.. Tyler were greatly
pleased with the exhibition, and avowed
their intention Of using all their endeavors "a
cause the introduction Of the telegraph in
their city. The visitors then, In company
with Major Richards and some friends,
visited many places Of resort In tho city.
They will leave tomorrow In the evening
boat for home.
Colonel Egbert nlls the position OF chief Of
police OF Richmond by appointment of Gen.
eral stoneman. He was colonel Of the 1881
Pennsylvania volunteers, and did gallant
service during the war. At Its close he
settled In Richmond, and was In business
there until called to his present position.
Mr.. Tyler Is q native Of Richmond, has
proven himself thorough detective, an ac-
compllshed officer, and a very clever gentle
man, fully competent to all any position In
the police force. Both OF the gentlemen
have made warm friends by their admins
tration of police affairs, and II Is to be hoped
they may succeed In their effort 10 secure the
telegraph as an adjunct to their department.
THE soHuErzEs FESTIVAL AT TIE Sew
EsrH STREET PARK-sECoSD DAY.-At 0
O'Clock yesterday, the gcntlemen's prize
shooting was taken up again, under the d.
rcction Of the Schuetzenmaster, Z. Abner,
In which the best marksmen participated.
Mr.. Leimbach, In charge Of the prizes, re-
ports as follows; The first prize consisting of
SIS cash, was won by Mr.. r. Tendner; ID,
$40, by +. Dessau; Sd, silver watch, Oh.
Stroth: 4th, q suit Of clothes, John Solder;
9th, silver knife, Mr.. Leimback; 9th, water
cooler, Z. Zeller, 7th, +. Schmidt; Sth, G.
Rupert; 9th, A. Koch; 10th, G. schaefer;
Itth IauLt,a,
18th, G. Fisher 18th, @. Cocker; 18th, A.
Miller.
Mr.. John Miller having struck the bulls
eye the highest number Of times received a
ine gold medal.
At five o'clock the drawing was taken up,
In which an immense crowd participated.
Roses band Of Baltimore, 10 pieces, fur
nished exquisite music, which was enjoyed
by every one present. The Washington
SengerbUnd arrived about seven o'clock,
and after having partaken Of the golden
lager" and looked at the monument, they
executed some Of their finest songs, includ-
ing "Sleep reigns supreme" and other pop
ular German airs.
At o'clock O procession was formed
which moved to the prize pavilion, where
the president Of the society, Mr.. Rudolph
Peterson, delivered the prizes 10 the above
named gentlemen. He remarked on the
presentation that he was proud to present
those tokens to SO many worthy men; and
hoped that they would do all In their power
to make the society beloved and respected
everywhere. His remarks were greeted with
great applause, especially when he presented
a fne gold medal to Mrs. Baier, that lady
being the best at the ladies' target.
The following are the ladies' prizes: /.
Fine satchel, Mrs. Baier; 2. Silver spoon,
Mrs. Zeller; 8. Half a dozen glasses, Mrs.
Abner; 4. Mrs. Guidlse; 5. Mrs. Schade; Q.
Mrs. Fechner; Z. Miss Annie Leimbach; 8.
Mrs. Bruzzeman; 0. Mrs. Dessau; 10. Mrs.
II. Koch; IL. Mrs. Wier; ~. Mrs. Hahne-
man; IS. Mrs. Bonitz; II. Mrs. Foster.
At o'clock all present assembled In the
dancing pavilion, where beautiful silk
banner presented by the ladies Of the city
was dedicated and presented TO the society
by Mr.. Peterson, who addressed those pres
ent In behalf Of the ladies.
At the conclusion Of his remarks Mrs.
Dessau, the ex-Schuetzen Queen, was intro.
duced and made few appropriate remarks,
which were cheered repeatedly. In conclu-
sion President Peterson proposed three cheers
for the Washington Saengerbund, which
were responded to by that society with a
merry song.
The dancing was then taken up again, and
lasted till late hour. The bowling at the
alley was very lively, the following gentle
men gaining the prizes; LIST. Mr.. L. En-
inert, BIS. ID. II. Gessert, $40. 80. Berry
Amos, %. 4th. A. Fisher, t5.
At IL o'clock the gun was fred, and the
crowd reluctantly retired.
BOARD OF PoLICE.-The Board Of Police,
at Its meeting yesterday, transacted, among
other business, the following Of interest 10
the ''outside world:"
The resignation Of Private 8. II. Sherwood
was received and accepted, TO take effect from
yesterday.
Philip Coakley aud Thos. Brannegan were
appointed additional privates for twelve
months, for duty at the Treasury extension.
j. W. ketchen was appointed an addi-
ional private for six months, for duty on
Water street, Georgetown.
Thomas Young was appointed an addi- |
lonal private for six months, to do duty In |
entire market.
c. c. Walker, George W. Stone, F. Kelt-
er, and Charles Donolson were appointed |
dditional prlyates for twelve months, for
uty on Water street, from west side Of High
treet, Georgetown, ID. G.
Privates J. Boyle and Jas. T. Turnburke,
harged with violation of rules, were SEN
enced to be admonished.
Private Jas. W. Gunnel, for violating the
ules and neglect of duty, was sentenced to
Q severely reprimanded.
Sergeant Jas. Mulloy, for neglect of duty,