Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-24


DEPUTY RECORDER OF DEEDS SCHAYER De-
CLINEs TO ANSWER THE QUESTION.
Col. Geo. F. Schayer, deputy recorder of deeds,
was asked by STAR reporter to-day whether
there was any truth in the rumor that he had
resigned.
''Since I have occupied this position" he
said, 81 have always willingly furnished any
official Information that thought would be of
public interest, but deny the right of the pub
lie to inquire into my private affairs"
"But you can say whether or not the rumor is
true"
mo, sir; shall do nothing OF the kind. 1t is
q matter private to myself, and with which the
public has nothing to do
could not be seen, but from those who had seen
him it is ascertained that he was nOn-cOmmuni-
cative, merely contenting himself With saying.
II have not req ueSted his resignation"
1t was learned from other sources and what
can be regarded as reliable authority that the
deputy recorder has resigned, and that his resig
nation will take effect at an early day. The
cause for his action is not known, and his with
drawal from the office is a surprise and much
regretted by those having business with 1t. He
has been accommodating in the performance OF
his duties, and became very popular with the
attorneys. examiners and all who have dealings
with the office. The salary is Sl.5OO per an
mum, paid out OF the fees OF the office.
The Soldier Boys i'm Camp.
DOINGS AT ATLANTIC CITY AND COLONIAL
BEACH.
United States hotel at Atlantic City last even
ing in honor Of the Washington Light Infantry
corps. There was large attendance. The
march that preceded the dancing was an origi
nal one, arranged and led by Mr.. John E. Meh-
rer, the master of ceremonies, followed by Mr..
Benjamin H. Brown. The line, to the music Of
the Third Artillery band, circied the room,
marched and conference.-the, formed q pic
tureSQue oval and concluded with a military
march of twOs, fours, eighls and siXteens.
The large dancing pavilion was beautifully
decorated with bunting "a ana ID the .1 nags s OF all
pOrarily transferred from the camp ground to
the bail room and effectively displayed as
Washingtonians in Atlantic City attended.
This evening there will be a hop on the iron
pier, and tomorrow evening the infantry
corps will have dress parade on the lawn of
the TraymOre, and a dress drill al the States at
3 p. m. Thursday evening there will be a recep-
ton at Traymore. Col: W. q; Moore has been
lily, and Capt. w. N. Dalton has assumed COM
mand.
from the Rifles played four innings with the
Rashfuls of Colonial Beach, and the score stood
to in favor OF the Bashfuls.
Lieut. keech was taken i'll yesterday and left
the Beach to return home. The people OF Colo
NAL Beach have tendereda a complimentary hop
to the National Rifles tomorrow evening.
Boats will leave for the Beach on Wednesday
morning, and 1t is expected that large numbers
OF the friends of the company will go down.
Affairs In West Washington.
WEST WAsHINGToN'S ONLY FOUNTAIN
The only fountain of this place, near Pennsyi-
vania avenue bridge, which has stood in need
of repairs for some time past, is being i'm
proved. The plot around the fountain VIII be
elevated and a gravel walk will be laid out and
shrubbery will be planted in a tasteful manner,
which will beautify the little reservation.
BASE BALL.-At Olympic park yesterday af-
ternoon there was game between the Oiymp-
les and COlumbias, which was won by the
former Oy score OF nine TO three.
CATTLE MARKET.-SaleS OF live stock at DrO-
ver's Rest, DC, yesterday, as reported by Taven-
ner Bros, as follows: 95 cattle up and sold,
Best at 41 to 4sa; good at to Al; medium at 3sa
lambs up and sOld-lambs at to &; old
sheep at 2 to 4. Calves at 434 to 519 10 COWS
and calves at $25 to $40 per head. Market
for cattle and lambs brisk.
NoTES.-Mr. James +. X. Appleby left this
morning tor Atlantic City and other resorts,
and will be absent about amonth-American
Grand Council, No. 1, y. U. A. NJ, held a most
interesting session last night, the occasion be-
ing an address by one of its members, II. q.
Divine.-Mrs. G. B. LOckhart and daughter
returned home yesterday afternoon after
pleasant sojourn OF three weeks in Virginia.
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER
AT A.M.-Great Falls, temperature, "a; con-
IS; condition at north connection, 26; south
connection, SO. Distributing reservoir, tenn
perature, II; condition at innuent gatehouse,
80; ethuent gatehouse. 36.
Alexandria Anairs.
Reported for THE EVENING STAR
THE DEMOCRATIC CONvENTIoN.-Arrange-
eighth district democratic convention at the
OOera House tomorrow at noon. There is no