The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-03-27

that the horse had been given bad name for
no reason. But he had always been on the alert
for any shying.
One day he was riding Ieisurely along the
public road, smoking cigar, when he met
couple of ladies, neighbOrs of his. In order to
salute them by doiling his hat, and removing
the cigar from his mouth at the same time, he
allowed the reins TO rest upon the wlthers oil
the horse. Just as this moment small dog
ran across the road Immediately in front OF
them, the horse gave a bound aud the General
found himself upon his back in the middle OF
the road in the presence of the ladies.
lie was injured so that he WAS confined to
the house for Il couple months, aud he immedi-
ately sold that horse. for which he had paid
Si50, for $40, and says he has never been astride
saddle from that day to this, anu don't know
that be ever will be again.
But this was not the worst oil it, for his friends,
hearing of the accident, sent him horse ginger
cakes. hobby horses, etc. with the recommen-
dation that lac practice upon these before le
tried a real ficsh-and-h blood animal again. But
the General tells this joke on himself with as
much gusto rs any of his friends do.
LINCOLN PosT FAIR.
There is good reason 10 expect something I'M
usually attractive at the opening of this Fair
In view of the fact that the Capital City has
not been entirely overlooked in the matter OF
fairs during the past Winter, it Is hut reasona-
favor is 10 be courted. will he somewhat coy Mt
the well-known Establishments of the ordinary
iairi hence the committee having charge oil the
arrangements for this one, are fully aware that
new aud impressive inducements must he pre-.
senied that may be deemed worthy ot refined
aud highly Cultiya ted community. While some
of the familiar features of the modern fair will
be found also in this ii is intended to arrange
program which Will prcscat entertainment of
an intellectual character, not only mt the open
ing, but on other evenings during the existence
of the fair. The booths will be named for the
leading civic aud military organizations-
Grand Army OF the Republic. District OF Co
lumbia National Guari. Sons of Veterans. Free
and Accepted MasUus. Odd Fellows, Good Tenn
plars, Knights OF Pythias High School Cadets,
National Rifles aud Od Guard, Knights of the
Golden Eagle II. L. q. Eiks, and others. In
word. every effort will bc made 10 draw the at
tcutiOn Of and a few dimes from, our generous
citizens 10 the sadly-depleted fund for miiga-
ting the soTU0ws Of needy aud deserving COM
radcs.
PRESIDENT HARRISON
left Washington on Wednesday of last week,
accompanied 10y ex-senator Sewell of New
Jersey. a ducking expedition TO the pre-
serves of tho Maryland Dncking Club. whose
headquarters are at Ben4cs. near Triumph,
Nd. The preserves OF this club are the best in
the country, and the President had lots of
sport aud plenty of luck. The party returned
on Friday evening, we'll pleased with their
outing.
ARMY AND NAVY.
Secretary Tracy left Washington OH the u.
S. Steamer Despatch last week. for a tour of in
spection Of the Norfolk Navy yard. When
about half way down the Potomac River the
Despatch stuck fast in the mud. aud II was "a
hours before she could be eXtricated. In the
meantime Il vessel of the Fish Commission took
Secretary Tracy aud party TO Fort Monroe.
The Secretary inspected the Navy yard, and
also the new ship Baltimore, tie battle-ship
Texas and Cruiser No. :. all of them being
at the yard. He returned to Washington on
Saturday. IL is thought IA court OF inquiry will
be called 10 establish where the blame lies Tor
the grounding OF the Despatch.
The Navy Department replied. on Friday
last, 20 the resolution introduced by Senator
Chandler some time ago. iuguiring AS to the
existence Of organizations among naval officers
10 influence legislation. The reply consists
entirely of the findings of the court Of inquiry
appointed 10 investigate tins subject. After
specifying several organizations among naval
officers the court fluids that . la nh tho above
mentioned cases where organizations have been
formed or movements iBaugnraied for the pur-
pose Of influencing Congressional legislation IL
has been proposed aud intended TO influence
such legislation IN no other way than by sub
hitting. either personally or by counsel, to
Senators and Representatives and to tho mp.
prOpriate committees Of Congress either
through the Department or otherwise, the
views Of the officers affected by the proposed
legislation, with arguments in support Of such
views"
Gen. J. NJ. Seholcld WAS selected by Secretary
OF War Proctor 10 represent the War Depart
ment in the matter OF the selection of landing
place for immigrants Ina New York. and he &C.
eompanied tile Special Congressional Committee
TO that city on Friday last
Secretary Tracy stated while at Norfolk. Va.
1 that the cruiser Baltimore would start for Bal
timore. Nd, April pa The platers are at work
/ putting the rings ia the decks for the large
! guns. The eight and l0-inch guns ire already
1 at the proving grounds being tested. The
weight OF the eight-inch is about - tons, and
has developed Il velocity equal 70 2 40 per Sec
| ond, while the lO-inch is of even greater ser.
vice value.
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
/ First Lieut. Charles q. Morton. 9th Inf has
1 been relieved from duty at the Florida State
Agricultural College aud ordered 10 recruiting
/ duty at New York. Second Lieut.. Robert ii.
Noble lst Inf, has been detailed 10 duty at st.
Johns College. Annapolis Md, relieving First
| Lieut.. NJ i. lamar 18th Inf. who ID ordered
/ TO join his company. First Lieut.. j. ii. ii.
/ Pcshine, 18th Inf. has been detailed 10 duty at
/ the Ohio Normal University, relieving First
Lieut.. John Baxter, j., 9th InL, WHO Is ordered
/ 10 join his company. Commander Yates Stor.
| ling has been ordered to command the Dolphin;
/ Chaplain Joseph r. Mcintyre. To the Baltimore,
April 10. Lieut.. J. NJ. Carin has been de-
tached from present duties in the Navy De-
| partment and ordered to special duty at Phila-
/ delphia, Bethlehem aud Pittsburg. Pa and
then 10 duty as inspector OF steel nt the Union
Iron Works, San Francisco Commander
| Charles ONeil has been detached from conf
maBd Of the Dolphin, on the reporting Of his
relief. and ordered 10 duty as inspector of ord
nance at the Washington Havy-yard.
PROPOSED CHANGE IL CURRENT COINS.
Edward o. Leech, Director Of the Mint, Is Of
the opinion that the present Congress will give
/ him authority 10 make changes in the designs
Of the current coins ia use In the United States,
aud that IL cannot be done too soon. He does
not think that the ones now in use are suit
| able, aud also thinks that the smaller coins
should be distinguished by individual designs,
instead Of the same being used for all. lie
contends that the design now in use signifies
nothing and is burlesque on liberty.
HOW 10 SELECT GOOD cLEgKs.
Gen. Green u. Rauni, Commissioner Of Pen.