Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-07-28
Matters % Interest % the District Or.
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The National Guard are much elated over the
passage or the bill authorizing the Secretary OF
War 20 issue such arms and equipments to the Dis
trfct militia as he may deem necessary. General
Ordway has already arranged with the Secretary
OF War for the immediate issue OF blouses overcoas
tents and camp eQuipage and also for the issue of
gatiing guns as soon as battery A is fully organ
lied. Strenuous EFFORT is being made by General
Ordway to get the supplies delivered here In time
for the use Of the companies that propose going
into camp.
so many questions have been asked as to the
meaning and eject OF the bill authorizing the
Issue Vi arms and equipments that The STAR re-
porter mas interviewed General Ordway on the
suolec. ~ was learned that the permanent an
the militia OF the United states rs 800 600 OF
which the District OF Columbia gets as IT'S share
ABOUT 5000. In the states the apportionment is
suppienented by appropriations for uniforms and
otner necessary stores. IL the District depended
Wnoly on It's share OF the annual national appro-
p,ia'ion IL would take great many years 10 pro-
tue even the original outnt for the militia. In
the general bill for the reorganization or the mill
va Vi .ne Distrlct II Is provided that nee ssary
tIus anu equipments shall be issued without re-
gard to the annual superintendent. and that rental
Vi arlnorleS shall be paid. These, General Ordway
SAID are the two essential features sought to be
ootalnea In the general bill, and the only points
on winch legislation is really needed. The gen.
eral Dill has passed the Senate, and has been
lav0raoy reported by the House committee. Gen.
erai Ordway, finding that the general bill was not
uAely 10 De reached in the House this session, hit
upon tne expedent OF securing the passage OF this
snort JOINT resolution, which practically covers
one OF the two essential features of the general
DILL The men are now relieved from all expense
eAcept ior armory rents, and General Ordway Is
Singulhe OF securing those at the next session OF
Congress.
-, the Ambulance Corps are to be equipped with
aae hospital Corps knife which has just been
auopOeu ior use In the Army. IL is very hand
some and murderous looking weapon.
IN rspy 70 an Inquiry how the rent OF the new
the staff told a STAR reporter that the whole
expehse Ci hitting up and rental. together with a
numper u Incidental expenses OF the militia, are
paiu ny Tue general and stan. In fact, he said it
costs US a great deal OF money but we have
entered heartily into this movement to organize
the National Guard Of the District, and we are
Wiling 10 devote both time and money 10 Il. AS
long as the men find 1t necessary 10 pay monthly
dues 10 Their companies for armory rents and ex-
penSea we Will cheeriuly set them an example.
company A. second battalion, elected several
honorary members at their last meeting, July 2a
Inc vetean have had over thirty-f1ve men pres
ent al eacn drill during the month, nOtwithstand-
Ing the extremely hot weather. Sucn interest in
the equalization speaks well for its future success.
Ine stan OF the Union Veteran Co. is made up
exclusively OF National Guard officers who served
during the war; Col NJ. L. Urel, Northumberland
Oh the second regiment is Chief or staff; Maj. Z. X.
Campbell, commanding the second battalion, ID.
c. y. c., Is paymaSter on the staff; LIST Lieut.. f.
w. McElroy, the adJutant, and LIST Lieut.. W. Ii.
Myers the quartermaster OF the second battalion,
nolu corresponding positions on the Staff OF the
vets; Sgt. Maj. j. W. e. Williams, OF the second
battalion. is the surgeon or The veteran Corps,
and Color Sergeant Robert Mcdonald is also cOiOr
sergeant OF the corps Lieut.. Dan. v. Fenton, the
ordnance officer, has an excellent war record
The excursion OF the Signal Corps OF The Ma
uonal Glard, takes place next Tues lay, and
promises TO be a decided success The steamer W.
w. Corcoran Will make morning and afternoon
trips to Iarshall Hall, where number or sports
medal, will be awarded to the best shot among the
members or the District militia, and all are in
vlted 10 take shot. IL is understood that cap
cDIlnlnlpS ms rhf daOir 70
participate 10 carry their rifles, and Gen. Ordway
has promised TO furnish ammunition. base bail
game In the afternoon, between the Signal Corps
and the Mt Vernonsof tnis city. has been arranged
and will prove an exciting event, as both clubs
VIII place strong nine in the field.
DIED Ar THE WASHINGTON AsYLUM-Horatio R
Maryman, well-known constable for many years.
died yesterday morning at the Washington Asy-
or Maryland but had resided here for over sixty
years Al one time he owned considerable prop
erty on Capitol Hill, out OF late years has been
reduced IN circumstances, and some months since
he went to the asylum to end his days.
THE CITY MARKETs.-The official price current
OF the Washington Produce Exchange says: The
flour market is without change. Receipts OF wheat
nDeral, with active demand for choice milling
goods Corn and oats steIdy. Market for bran and
miidllngS active and nrm Receipts OF hay liberal
limited deInapd and market lower. The butter
market remains in about same condition as last
week, Strlctly fancy fresh stock being in good
demand 1T full prices, while butter Just a little
under fancy is In fair demand. Many lots hereto
fore OF fne quality are now taking second and
third places with slow sales. Receipts OF eggs not
large and OF slow sale. In the poultry market
prices nave settled daily under heavy receipts and
moderate demand. A large and free movement
can now be depended upon, however, as ruling
rates place 1t within reach OF every consumer.
Potatoes In better supply and easier In price,
onions In demand Native tomatoes appearing
and IN active demand Peaches, apples, pears,
berries and watermelOnS in liberal supply and
good demand where condition and quality are tne
mn ND op,tp
and prices have declined.
-FOUR fine plate glaSs-front stores and dwellings,
all modern conveniences, just completed, on Z
street, between 18th and 18th streets, having q
good view from Pennsylvania avenue, are Tor rent,
as VIII be seen by the card elsewhere. Any one
contemplating going into business, or Changing
their present location, would o. well TO look them
over.