New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-03
CHICAGOS AVALRY TROOP.
MRS. CARSE-HONOR TO vALOR-IRISH AT
OLITICS-TIIEATRES
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Chicago. June 2-Ths city, IL seems. is 10 have
crack cavalry troop. Ever since the disarmament Of
The troop Of State cavalry from lack Of support there
has been talk OF organizing body TO take its place
with fine organizations Of like nature in different cities
OF The country. Chicago, in fact, is being put TO
blush by cavalry companies elsewhere. An at
teEapt was made during the last year to organize a
me troop but as II was not properly managed fell
through. number Of prominent and wealthy gentle
men have now taken the matter I'm hand and propose
TO form an organization second to Of its kind in
the country. Only those will be expected to oln who
can stand the expense Of aiding the support Of such
body' 1t viii be private organization and expen-
sve preliminary meeting was held Thursday
night al South Side hotel and was largely attended
by a number Of prominent young gentlemen. Major
General Crook, L. s. A.. General Fzslmmons. Ct the
state troops, and Bishop Cheney were there TO speak
on the subject The Bishop, who IS an ardent lover
Of equeStranism spoke enthusiastically IN favor OF
the proposed movement. As minister he was op-
posed to war, but a. patriot be believed we should
DC prepared for It. General Crook spoke on the
Dement'S OF soidlerly training and said HIS young
s'aH ohlceis would gladly give their time 10 teach
the new cavalrymen anything they desired 20 know
GENERAL fi'lsimmons made an appeal, and a result
u al thiS number Of wellknown gentlemen signed
Tue roll Another meeting will be held the coming
week, at which many recruits are expected and
,he matter viii be gotten under way at once. The
ISL Regiment Of Infantry, which has long occupied
Ill armory on JacksOnst, will soon be compelled 10
move on account Of the expiration OF the lease Of the
ground Efforts have been made for some months
Past 20 raise enough money by subscription 10 purchase
S'c ana build new armOry, but only about $50 600
n~S Deeh secured whereas fully $780, 600 is needed
me Citizens Association has finally concluded 10
'aAe the matter in hand In order TO prevent the DOS
s'Oe asbanding Of the regiment, and will appoint a
eOuimit'ee to get vigorously TO work at once This,
Is thought, insures the boys a new and good home
- 'he Citizens Association generally accomplishes
Whatever IL starts out to do
ohe OF the interesting local happenings during the
-0' week vas the appointment Of Mrs. T. b. Carse
- member Of the Cook County Board Of Education
s' Carse Is very well known throughout the coratry
n az interchangeable worker in the Womcns Christian
1perance Union, as well an educator and philan-
AHopsi' and her appointment has been warmly com
~ oy every one 1t is fifteen years since
INCL nave been made eligible 10 hold any Office
'he school laws in the State OF Illinois, and this
= The hrst appointment Of the kind that has been
1ade In Cook County.
= que o. the conspicuous features OF the Decoration
n parsccs here was the splendid showing made by the
a. anu flre Departments, and the presentation Of
yearly Lambert Tree and Carter Harrison medals
ae's Of noteworthy bravery during the year past.
ss Vihcer solomon C. Steele was decorated for
hg stopped a runaway horse drawing buggy con-
A'ng TWO ladies' which was dashipg down a crowded
VT ahd IN Imminent Danger Of collision with heavy