Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-23
THE CAMP BY THE SEA.

THE CAMP BY THE SEA.
Corps by Citizens OF Cape May-Diver.
siOns Which Relieve the EsarfshiPs Of
Camp Ltfe-Camp to He Broken Mon.
day Morning.
Correspondence OF THE EVENING STAR.
WEST END, N. j., August 22-Nothing that has
occurred since they have been in camp put the
Light Infantry boys in such good humor as the
presentation of the fine piece OF bronze worp the
citizens OF Cape May. 1t was about 10 o'clock yes
terday morning when the corps assembled near
Col Moore's tent In answer to an informal sum-
mons ON an inverted dry goods box stood an
OBJECT covered by bag, in charge OF Lieut.. Cowie
Near by Col Moore and Mayor Melvin, OF Cape May,
were standing, and about them the boys gathered.
Inen the colonel presented the mayor in few
1ellc1tous remarks, and proposed that the corps
give him their cry. This was done with hearty
good Will, and Mr. Melvin returned thanks for the
compliment. and proceeded to the business Of the
morning. He said the people OF Cape May bore the
infantry corps, and while the latter had this year
cnosen to go elsewhere for their summering, Cape
May had not forgotten them AS substantial
assurance OF this fact he begged to present to the
corps on behalf OF its people, the bronze tankard
Whlch would now be uncovered, and which IT was
noped would typily the lasting friendship between
Col Moore thanked the people OF Cape May.
through their mayor. for their beautiful ana en-
curing gilt, and assured them that the Light In
1antry were deeply touched and gratified by this
new evidence OF esteem. He hoped 1t would not
Oe iOS before the corps could again enjoy the gen.
eIouS hospitality OF the citizens or Cape May and
declared that as long as their hearts throbbed and
memory kept its seat the Light Infantry would
gracefully recall the favors already received.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VASE.
Attached to the pedestal with a slender white
ribbon Gas card inscribed: ''Testimonial Of esteem
to the Washington Light Infantry Corps of Wash
1ngton, d. c., by their friends of Cape May City,
Nd, August II, 1884" There is no inscription Oh
the 1t is about five feet In height and consists
OF an ANTIQUE bronze tanEard cOyprp1With hat tlp
scene In repOuSSe work, and a massive pedestal,
elaborately ornamented In designs of an oriental
the shape of lions claws. The cover Of the tank
ara is surmounted by a figure Of an antique
bugler, and from the handle a mailed warrior
bearing batte-axe hangs by his right hand, and
SO curved In as to suit the contour Of his
support The value of the piece is said to be about
themselves about the vase and were photographed.
with 1t as the center-piece OF the picture.
Ihe Infantry boys We're anxious to have Mayor
Melvin tarry with them for day or two, but busi-
ness compelled him to return to Cape May this
afternoon. He carried with him the Light In
Iantrys Warmest regards to the people OF his CITY,
CAMP CHAT.
Camp Hoey was chr1stened to-day. The spell of
nne weather which the boys brought with them to
Long Branch, was broken by heavy thunder Show
ers which continued with slight intermissions all
day. The wind was high at times, and some Of the
tents got little wet inside.
Camp will probably bo broken early Monday
morning. The corps will return direct to Washing
ton on an early train
The following were in the party which Capt. Neu-
meyer brought into camp Friday evening: Lieut..
Ford, keOgh, Shaw and Hullfish, and Privates Nc
Cam, CisSell and BOudnot, active members OF the
corps; and Capt. Wells Mr.. Mater, Charley Moore,
W. S. Roose John Ellis Capt Goddard j. j. Garges,
and Tim Sullivan.
There is roller-skating contest for silver
headed cane at the rink this evening" open to mem
bers of the Light Infantry Corps alone. Wade,
Clark, Wright and Grant, of company B, and Shaw,
OF company A, have entered
On Thursday Manager r. NJ. HOoley, of Chicago
presented CO.. Moore with fine silk, automatic
opening umbrella.
The four companies of the Infantry were to have
Deen Photographed In company groups to-day, but
rain 1nterfered with the scheme. Many Of the
messes are having their photographs taken.
Drs. Leech and McArdle entertained Mr.. BARLEY
Campbell, the Well-knOwn playwright and Man
ager Hooley, In their tent at Camp Hoey, this
The encampment OF the Light Infantry corps
here has not been as pleasant by a great deal as
were their soJourns at Cape May. The curtously
heterogeneous character OF the society here made
IL dlfncult foI the boys to make Roadway, and as
for outside fun, whatever they had OF that was OF
their own making. The camp has been the scene
Of many quiet frOffcs, and the Washingtoniaps will
have some agreeable recollecttons Of fheir soomrn
at Long Branch, although, on the whole, they may
not regard it as success in every particular.
ABRILLIANT DRILL.
Those who saw the drill of Capt. Ross company
at the ball Thursday evening are not likely to soon
forget the visit Of the Light Infantry to Long
tion OF the men elected the most enthusiastic ex-
pressiOnS OF satisfaction from all present, and
Capt. Ross was repeatedly forced to ask the au-
dience not to applaud. Hon. s. S. Cox declared
that the movements Of the men were as true as II
done by machinery, and he had no hesitancy In
pronouncing the drill the best he ever saw.
Mrs. FreinghuySen and her daughters have been
at the West End since Wednesday, but they live
very retiredly and only meet old acquaitances
among the eottagers or the occasional sojourners
FAST DRIVING ON THE WHITE Lor.-The electric
lights Illuminate the grounds south of the Execu-
tive Mansion, making an excellent evening driving
track OF the circular roadway, which is taken ad-
vantage OF by Washington's horsemen. Last night
there were seven fast horses on the track-fOur
trotters and three pacers-each going at good
speed. Mr.. George A. Arnold's horse lead the trot-
ters Ofcers Kirby and Cunningham entered the
park just In time to catch them, as they were near
the exit and arrested Mr.. Arnold, James Mcdowell,
John Henry and Thomas Jones, the others keeping
out OF the way OF the officers In the Police Court
tnls morning the captured drivers were each
charged with fast driving and assessed $50 each.
CAMPAIGN CoNTRIBUTIoNs-Ata meeting OF the
West End Blaine and Logan club last evening" a
resolution was adopted setting forth the sense OF
the club, "that each government emplOye should
contribute toward the legitimate expenses of the
campaign, and any person who shall, under the
gulse OF CIVIL service REFORM refuse or neglect to
perform plain duty should be regarded as simply
pretentter and as diSlOy al to the party.'
AN Ex-ATToRNEy GENERAL OF TENNESSEE IN
THE POLICE COURT.-Mr Augustin /. Amber,
a retired lawyer and ex-attorney general
Tor the state OF Tennessee, residing at No
12l7 Massachusetts avenue, was charged in
the Police Court this morning, by his wife, with
threats toward her while he was intoxicated. The
case was continued until Monday, Mr. Amber Civ
ing bonds for his appearance on that day.
GERMAN BLAINE AND LOGAN CLUB-At a
meeting of German republicans, at Cosmopolitan
hall, last evening, a Blaine and Logan club was
organized. Mr. j. w. Burkhardt was elected preS-
dent, and Mr.. Emanuel Waldecker secretary. Mr.
Burhhardt read an address cOndemning Carl
SchurZ course.
Charles Walter were placed on trial in the Police
Court on the charge OF the larceny OF a buggy
from John Finn last Wednesday morning. The
testimony OF Finn was to the effect that he al
lowed the buggy to go and that these parties drove
OIL and did not return the vehicle. After some
cross examination the court said the case seemed
to be an attempt to use the court to cellect pr-
vate debt, and dismissed the case.
Affairs t4 West Washington.
WIN. SYLVESTER Browns BoDY.-The body OF
VIM. Sylvester Brown, who was drowned by falling
or jumping overheard from the steamer Lady OF
the Lake last Sunday night, was brought to the
District this morning by way OF the POpe's creek
line OF the b. and p. railroad. and Immediately
taken In charge by the un0ertaker Mr.. G. w. Wise,
of this place. The body, which was badly decom-
companied by committee of the association of
Which Brown was member, who went down the
river to recover Ii, and 1t Will be placed in an air
tight casket. The body was recovered of Chapel
Point by colored man, and was landed at Brents
wharf. The funeral will take place tomorrow af-
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