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Evening journal., 1888-05-30
snERsDAN,s RANK.
IL VIII Expire With Him A
History OF the Title.

The general feeling OF surprise that
has been produced by the statement
that with Lieutenant General Sheri-
dams death the rank of lieutenant
general Of the United States Army
ceases to exist, and that we have then
neither a general nor a lieutenant-gen-
eral. has caused some research INTO
military history. The country, under
our Constitution, has never had but
but two generals and Sher
man. When the war with
France seemed imminent. in the
earliest daysof our constitutional ex-
istence, President Adams was author
lied, in 1898, to raise an army Of 10000
men, and to appoint a lieutenant-gen-
eraI. He nominated George Washing
ton, OF Mount Vernon, and Lieutenant.
General Washington was confirmed.
Northumberland Washington ac.
cepted the commission, but the threat
ened war was averted. In 1899 the
rank OF lieutenant. general was created.
but was never filed. In 1865, as
reward OF his services in the
Mexican war, the rank of lieu
tensnt-general was revived and be.
slowed upon General Scott, to hold 10y
brevet only during his life. and it was
specifically provided that the rank
should expire upon the death or resig-
nation Of the incumbent. In 1864 the
rank Of lieutenant-general was again
revived and conferred upon General
Grant, and in 1866 the rank of general
was revived, and he was the first man
in our constitutional history to be ap-
pointed to that office General Sherman
beia ag promoted at the same time to
the vacant lieutenant-g -generalship.
Upon his elevation to the Presidency,
General Grant appointed Lieutenant
General sherman general, and Major
General Sheridan lieutenant general,
there having been no limitation placed
upon these ranks by statute. But Con-
gress in 1876 enacted law doing away
with the ranks of general and lieuten-
ant general, which were to expire with
the then ineumbents, Sherman and
Sheridan. General Sherman has since
been placed ON the retired list. and
General Sheridan is dying. so that in a
few days these two posts in our army
will again be vacant.
Evening journal., 1888-05-30

THE successful rendition of the ora
torio'of elijah" by the Tuesday Club
last night, marks anotner step in the
progress Of good musical taste in Will
mington. The oratorio is the most
difficult of those attempted by anna
teur singers. The Tuesday Clubs
rendition of it was a most creditsble
and praiseworthy performance. Clas-
steal music is not appreciated by every
one, but it's study is the highest plane
of the art; and the fact that Whining
ton has an organization capable of
assisting its study by fine renditions OF
the works Of the masters, ought to be
appreciated by all.
Evening journal., 1888-05-30

1T OUGHT to be oohclusive eyrn 70
his enemies, after yestrrdaN'a lstter
from him to MIR. Whitelaw Reid. that
Mr.. Blaine will not be candidate for
President in any event. His sensible
friends placed that construction on his
famous Florence letter, and it is not in
the least creditable to the rest Of his
supporters that a second letter
was necessary TO settle the ques-
tion Of his intentions. Mr..
Blaine's enemies as well as some Of his
unwise and over-zsalous friends
judged him by the example OF Mr..
Tilden, who in 1880 declined the Presi-
dental nomination in an open letter,
while secretly he was conspiring to
get it. Mr.. Blaine vii pass into his
tory as having refused the greatest
Office in the world, for his nomination
could have been obtained for the
asking, and as for his election it il
pretty obvious that his accidental
defeat of 1884 could have been easily
repaired next November.
Evening journal., 1888-05-30

what it was 40 years ago, when the
free trade cy clone struck 1t.
Our product of bessemer steel has
risen to 5,642. ls9 tons; of finer
steel to 464, 341 tons. This makes our
total product of iron and steel in pigs,
ingots and rails. 1924, ,O36 tons in the
year 1887, with an import of l,7SSr25l
tons. And yet of 5S3 iron furnaces,
only 999 were in the blast when the
year closed, and the prices which
ruled daring the year were very far
from encouraging. Indeed, prices
fell steadily through the greater part
Of the year" steel rails going down
from $3.50 to S32 a ton, the best pig
iron from S2l to $t7 a ton. and nails
from Sc go TO S1.S5 keg. These later
rates are go far from being re-
munerative to capital that noth-
ing hut a hope Of fairer prices,
and the certainty of.great losses in,clos-
ingsout, keeps many firms from giving
up the business. The passage of the
Mills bill would settle that question
for the most of them. And never IN
our history ives the country able to
consume 80 much iron, amounting to
800 pounds head of our 10000, 600 of
people in one year, nor is there any
parallel to such a consumption in any
country of the world. Nor was there
ever time in our history when iron
and steel, and the articles made from
both, were obtained at so small a cost
on money, nor is there any country in
which they are to be had at 80 low
cost of the toll of either laborer or far
mer.
This is but one out Of many indus
tries, but it is the one which Mr.. Scott
chose to display his ignorance OF facts.
As Mr., Brumm showed him next day,
a man may know all aboNt mining
coal and get know nothing Of the cost
OF making a ton Of steel rails. Moth
ing, indeed, is more farclal than the
calculations made by many freo trad
ers on such points. If we were to
trust some Of their estimates in the
newspapers and in Congress we Aight
infer "a that all cur manufactures are
made in the open air, without
any cost for buildings i2) that the
power used to propel the machinery is
furnished by nature without cost, and
(3) that the machinery is of some un-
known substance, which never wears
out. But that Mr.. scott should blum
der into underestimates OF this kind
only proves that there are limits to the
understanding Of even a coal mill
lionaire.
OF course Mr.. Randall came in for
a lions share of Mr.. Scott's attention,
Since that date, however, Mr.. Randall
has taken care of himself and has not
left Mr.. Scott much in his debt.
Evening journal., 1888-05-30
Decoration nay.

Sleep, comrades, sleep and rest,
On this Field OF the Grounded Arms,
Where foes no more molest,
Nor sentry's shot alarms
Ye have slept on the ground before,
And started TO your feet
At the cannon's sudden roar
Or the drums redoubling beat.
Bat IN this camp Of Death
No sound your slumber breaks;
Here is no feversd breath,
No wound that bleads and aches.
All Is reposs and peace.
Untrampled lies the sod;
The shouts of battle cease
It is the Truce OF Godl
Rest. comrades, rest and sleep;
The thoughts OF men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger fre.
Your silent tents OF green
We deck with fragrant h3wezs;
Yours has the suffering been.
The memory shall be ours
Henry Wsdsworth LongfelloE,
Evening journal., 1888-05-30

THE Southern Assembly Of Presby-
terian delegates has decided that the
obstacles between them and the North
ern Church have not yet been removed
and that, therefore, they deem il best
not to unite. This is very wise and
moderate course for the Southern
Church to take. The Northern Church
was about ready for union under any
circumstances, but the action at Balti-
more yesterday saves a good members
OF the Northern branch the humilia-
tion that union on the conditions pro
posed would have imposed upon them,
Evening journal., 1888-05-30
weII-knorrn Per.ons.

Richard s Spofford is still seriously III
at Boston, and is sendsrly cared for by his
accomplished wife.
Hr. Joseph Jefferson. accompanied by
his wife and son, went last week 70 his
country home on Buzzard's Bay. Mass
Mr.. Marshall Livingstone Perrin OF Har-
==sd, 1873. aud Of Gottingen. has been ap-
pointed Instructor in the North European
zanguages at Boston University.
Oliver Wenasl Eesssss, gT., justice Of
Evening journal., 1888-05-30

Nothing is more ridiculous or absurd
discuss In secret a great question which
effects the interests OF the whole people,
ant, In which the whole people are ta.,,.
fore interested, Nsyert. chat IA Gus
tom which has been strictly adhered to.
Tho curtains are pulled down, the galleries
shut and guard set to gee that no caves
dropper is listening at the keyhole, The
flsharies treaty. 1t seems is to be an excep-
tion to the general rule. Whether the
Senators are Influenced in their action by
political motives or not, whether they see
fine chance TO let drive at Democratic
administration and make campaign capital
thereby or not, makes no difference TO us.
We have always believed and believe row
that this whole star chamber business
should be sent to the attic where all the
rest CT the rubbish Is kept-New York
Herald
II "a evident from the proceedings
OF the Immigration Convention in Mis-
sissippi that the people OF that state are
very desirous that the industrious swarms
/ WulCu uhAt1 lass hhANA&u OoebAo 0AANeh
should turn their eyes toward it. Missis-
sippi is very attractive state, possessed OF
a soil OF rare fertility, and with climate
especially adapted 10 settlers from Southern
Europe. There are in the state great
areas OF land, timbered, bottom, and
cleared, which can be procured on easy
terms. There are inviting opportunities in
the cities for manufacturing, and many
successful establishments are to be found.
There is no doubt that the tens Of thous
ands Of hard working people who are
arriving here from Italy would be To-
structed by inquiring about the State oI
Mississippi Vast as il is, Il had less thar
1000, GOO inhabitants at the time of the lest
census. more than half Of whom were
colorsd, though there is room for a populo.
tion, rural and urban, one hundred timtl
greater than that 10 is 70 be regretted
that the Immigration Convention did NO
adopt measures sufficiently practical q
, comprehensive to secure the ends in view
New York Sun.
Evening journal., 1888-05-30
SPECLAL.OFFER.

Subscriptions to the EVENING Jour-
NAL from now until July / for 25 cents
will be taken st the Office.
Evening journal., 1888-05-30

WE will deliver the EVENING JOURNAL
70 any address in this city from now
on until July for twenty-five (25)
cents. This is a trial offer, and is good
only for the time named. Thereafter
the price of the EVENING JOURNAL
will be twenty five (95) cents month.
Evening journal., 1888-05-30

THE streets to-day are cleaner than
they have been for months. Last
nights heavy rain did more and better
work than the venerable gangs of
street cleaners could do in six months.
Evening journal., 1888-05-30

Look at the $50 Crinkled Plush Par
lor Suits at Johnson & Barnhill's, 2O7
Market st.
Evening journal., 1888-05-30

The best -four in the city is called L.
& G., sold by Nichols, 9th and King.
Evening journal., 1888-05-30
NEWSPAPER OPINIONS.
nareInr Peah,s Confession.

North American.
The confession OF Peak that he murdered
Katie Anderson is astonishing when it Is
considered that bis chance for escape was
much better this time than at the first trial
but it may be looked upon es fortunate
both for him and the community, By it
be may have saved his neck, and the maxi
mum penalty no can sufreris twenty years.
imprisonment, while the public has at least
dissatisfaction OF knowing that although
he will not Ie hanged lie will not escape
altogether. His conviction OF murder In
the first degree was, under the ruling Of
the Supreme Court, improbable, and it is
evident from what the jurymen say that
the jury would probably have disagreed,
30 the confession was very opportune. His
guilt was never doubted, but.a technically
might have saved him. AS be deserves
hanging, he should receive the utmost
penalty that his conviction In the second
degree allows.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

In the Senate this morning the resolu-
ton offered by Senator Randall yesterday
adopted by citizens meeting on the
night OF the Bud of March, in vindication
of the Captain and crew of the Police
boat Folly In the shooting Of Capt
Whitehurst. were read this morning and
ordered to be spread upon the journal
The resolutions in reference to paying
the employees who worked on the State
House Annex. came up this morning for
. second reading. The first set were re-
ported unfaverably and the second set
were ordered to be engrossed for third
reading. Q
A delegation from the Southeast side
Of Curtis Bay. ia this county were before
select committee asking that a bill b.
introduced authorizing the County Con
missioneTs Of Anne Arundel county to
build bridge over Curtis Bay. It is con-
tended that bridge st this point will Oh
" benefit q few property holders at great
expense 10 the county. aud Is entirely I'M
called for. AIr Randall asked postpone.
ment Of the matter until next Tuesday.
when the County Commissioners will ap-
pear before the committee and also repre-.
ssntatipes OF The B q O r. r. Co, who
own property 1T this point
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08

Mr.. Cornelius j. Jarboe, residing near
Chesterfield. in this county, whose wife
recently eloped with man named Moss
Tayman. a civil engineer on the Drum
Poiut Railroad. alleges that his wife is
insane. A writ has been placed in the
hands of Sheriff Crane for her apprehen-
sion, and she will be brought here and a
jury will inquire into her sanity, with a
view to appointment of a trustee to take
charge OF her property. of which she has
considerable Mrs. Jarboe is believed to
be in Washington. She has refused all
entreaties Of her husband and friends to
return to her home. Mrs. Jarboe left
three small children, one of them not
more than six mouths old.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08
For the Benefit of the cornet Band.

II Va bA@ 6~hSAAt "a tAG (OAn%A 41aA0s
A number of enterprising and praise
worthy ladies of our city. fully apprecia
ting the pleasure afforded our citizens
during the pleasant evenings of last sum
mer and on other occasions, through the
sffoits of the Annapolis Cornet Band in
furnishing music on the Hill for the
pleasure of all, determined to reward
their efforts by holding supper and fes-
tival for their benefit, beginning on tues
day, Wednesday aud Thursday, March 6.
Z, and at the Assembly Rooms. This is
praiseworthy object and one deserving
the hearty CO operation of all of our citizens
The band is certainly deserving of this
recognition from our citizens and we are
glad to see the ladies appreciate their eff
forts to add to the pleasure and amuse-
ment Of eur people by rewarding them in
this way. They need new instruments,
new uniforms and many of them are lily
able to 60 to this expense without great
sacrifice. The band has never refused to
give their services free for any church
or charitable object that they have been
called upon. Now let US return it. The
last of these excellent suppers will close
fortnight with a dance Give them
crowded house and reward the ladies for
their effort.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08
Naval Acaoemy case.

The case of the United States VS.. L.
Walter Jordan, fashionable barber of
this city, charged with burglariously en-
tering in the night time, the dwelling of
Paymaster Loomis. in the Naval Acade-
my grounds with intent to commit felo-
NY therein, was called to-day at IL o'clock
By u s. Commissioner Stockett and con
tinued until Saturday. in consequence of
the death Of Assistant U s. District At
torney Pennington. The prisoner was
brought down this morning by the y 5
Marshall from the Baltimore city Jail and
was, al the suggestion of Mr. Mccullough
committed TO the county jail until the
case shall be heard instead OF being
returned to Baltimore. Mr.. j. S. Hayes,
y s. District Attorney, will represent
the government and S. 1hos. Mccullough
the accused.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08
ELECTRICITY for Annapolis.

Articles of incorporation Of the Annap-
oils Electric Light Company of Anne
Arundel County, corporation formed
for the generation and transmission OF
electricity over and through wires for
motive power in Anne Arundel county
have been prepared. The incorporation
are DIR. George Wells, Theophilus Tunis.
Elihu Riley, JOS B. Seth, and Sprigg
Harwood, The term of existence of the
corporation is limited to ~ years. The
capital stock is one hundred thousand
dollars, divided into two thousand shares
par value fifty dollars. The board of di
directors are the incorporators and j.
Frank morrison. Frank Brown. and E. L
Tunis, IF Baltimore, T. Alexander Seth,
of Baltimore, county, The principal
Office will be located in Annapolis where
gas is two dollars and twenty-five cents
per thousand feet.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08
HOW MEN Die.

If We know all the methods Of APP
preach adopted by an enemy we are the
better enabled toward off the dan. er and
postpone the moment when surrender be
comes inevitable In many instances the
inherent strength OF the body suffices to
enable it 10 oppose the tendency toward
death. Many however have lost these
forces to such an extent that there is lit
tie or no help. In other cases little aid
to the weakened Lungs will make all the
difference between sudden death and
many years of useful life. Upon the first
symptoms of Cough Cold or any trouble
thousands say of 1t TO be, the "benefac-
Tor Of any home"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08
Resolutions Vindicating the Officers and
Crew of the Folly.

The petitions and resolutions offered In
the senate yesterday by Senator Randall
adopted in mass meeting in this city on
the 2nd inst, in vindication of the officers
of the State fishery force on board OF the
oyster police schooner Folly in the en-
gagement with oyster dredgers. which re
suited in the killing of Capt Whitehurst,
were read this morning and ordered
be printed in full on the Senate Journal.
The resolutions .'denounce the unfair
statement and unjust criticisms as emana
ting from those who reap great gain
from systematic violation of the oyster
law, and that it has been painfully appa
rent In this and other quarters where
these statements have been circulated there
is premeditaled and malicious effort 10
slur the truth and hide the real facts IN
the case. The resolutions further charge
that such conduct Is calculated to bring
into dispute the authority of the law and
to weaken the hands of those charged
with its execution.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08
Worth Considering.

A noted scientist says the smoke from
a lamp when the wick Is turned down. is
one OF the greatest of disease causes. and
from its smoke can be traced the appear
ance of diphtheria; and the reason it pre-
walls more in winter than summer, is be-
cause the windows are closed. Children
dislike to go to bed in the dark, and the
kind mother lets the lamp remain in the
bed room, usually turning down the
flame SO that the light shall not keep the
child awake. Many bed rooms are thus
semi lighted all night. and the widows
being closed or but slightly raised. the
atmospherical condi ion is deathly A turn
ed down lamp is a magazine of deadly
gas which the healthiest lungs cannot be
exposed to safely.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08

The 10th birthday OF Mrs. A. GambrflI.
was celebrated on Sunday, March 4th. at
the residence OF her son in law. Mr.. John
x. johnson. at Tip. Top" Elkridge.
Howard county. Mr. A. Gambrill and his
estimable lady occupied positions Of
honor at the table which was a marvel Of
beauty, luxury aud elegance A handsome
bouquet Of fragrant flowers was the centre
aud. surrounded by oysters from Hack
etts' Point, served 10 various styles was
an immense Anne Arundel turkey, celery
from Alberton. with jrlIies and pickles
prepared Tor The occasion, together with
vegetables, &c the table was suitable for
the eye aud palate of an epicare. Frozen
custard, ice cream, wine jelly, oranges,
bananas, Malaga grapes and variety of
cake was served as refreshments. Mr.
and Mrs. GambrilI have three sons and
three daughters, and fourteen grandchil.
dren. Those who were present were Mrs
T. G. Boone and son Bernard from
"Fruitland." A. A. county; Mr. John A.
GambrilI from Alberton, Howard county;
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hooper, Mr. and
Mrs John *. Johnson, and Mr.. Frank
N. Gambrill. all from Tip Top" Elk
ridge, Howard county. Dr. VIM B Gam
brill and wife, of Alberton were detained
at home by the Dr's professional duties
Mr.. L. G. Boone was also unable to be
present owing to sickness. 1t has been
the custom of several years for reunion
Of Mrs GambrilIs family to celebrate
her birthday but at the close Of the day,
March 4. the unanimous opinion was to
the effect that the occasion had been one
of unusual qualification. Several letters
# cougratulation were received and best
wishes were rendered from each guest
present
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08
The Late Mrs. Jamison.

The funeral services of the late Mrs
Jamison, mother Of Mrs. James Fl Hodges,
whose death occurred at the residence of
her daughter, on College Avenue yester
day morning. from the effects of paraly-
sis, will take place at st Anne's Church
10 morrow morning at OILS o'clock, the
Rev w. 3. Southgate. rector, officiating.
Alter the services the remains will be Ia
ken to Baltimore. for interment on the
10. % A a. train over the a. s.. B. Short
Line. Mrs Jamison was lady well
known and highly esteemed by large
circle of friends. She was near relative
Of the distinguished fami of Lees Of
Maryland and Virginia She was devn-
tedly attached to her widowed daughter
and children Of this city. with whom
she lived, and who has the sympathies
Of our citizens in her bereavement
The pail bearers are +. II. Steckett,
ST., Ncveft Steele, Geo. III. Shafer Bill
lings Steele. e. @. CAN'T, Robt. Bowie.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08
The NJ. E. Church Conference.

The Baltimore Annual Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, COM
mcnced its 104th session yesterday at the
First Church. 10 that city. The Rev. DIR.
Huntly, pastor of the First NJ. e Church
this city. and the Rev. s. Shannon. pas
tor of Wesley Chapel Church. who are
members of this Conferen were both
present at the opening. The Conference
is presided over by Bishop John Hurst.
one of the ablest divines in the Methodist
Church.
Among the standing committees ap
pointed, were the Rev s. Shannon of this
city. on the committee of book deposi-
tory
The Rev DIR. j. III. Dashiel. former
pastor of the FIRST NJ Z. Church of this
city, offered report, which was refer
red to the proper committee. on the
Woman's Cole &c, adjoining the First
Church, of which DR.. Hopkins of this
city is president. The report. which had
been prepared by Bishop e. G. Andrews,
stated that by midsummer next the bull
ding would be finished and furnished.
The house and grounds had cost $3.50, 900.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08
Opera H-use.

Barlow Bros. Minstrels viii appear at
the Opera House on Saturday. opening
with grand matinee for ladies and chill.
dren, commencing at $50. The band will
parade our streets at IL 80 in the morning
Matinee prices Is, 20 and 80 cents. School
children under Is years of age will be en-
titled to reserved seat for . cents at the
matinee only. We copy the following
from the Erie Morning Dispatch, October
Goth
E'.There was a very good audience at the
Opera House, last evening, to see what
Barlow Bros Minstrels would give in the
way of an entertainment. The company
was new and the audience doubtless be-
lieved it risked its money when 1t was put
up on an unknown. But the result was
an agreeable surprise. Ii was an excellent
company and every feature of the pre-
gramme from the opening to the farce at
the close was thoroughly enjoyable
Good singing, excellent music, taking
specialties. Iaughable jokes. fine costumes.
all made this one of the best minstrel
shows seen in Erie for long time
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-08
Bins Sirned

II, .l G',' Yesterday approved the
ssasls us r al OF which originated ID
IN. ~ pay claims OF SlcDowelI
s, , s's !. rfe'tfer, L. S. Clayton and I'd
s s W ss 'he sale of intoxicating
y spsei se'aico coonty; to proride
Z. n GS' .e of school commits
Ga Aure.ss 4, county, to pay Claim
Il jv.,.sl 20, 10 amend law re-
justices Of the peace Ia Talbst