Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-01
ity and Of the establishment Of the patent

system.
DISTRICT OFFICES.
The year has seen many changes in Distric,
Offices. The question Of the fees accruing to
the Office Of recorder of, deeds has been much
discussed and it has been proposed to make the
office a salaried one. In January Blanche K.
Bruce was appointed recorder Of deeds. Levi
+: Wright in August was made recorder OF
wills. Postmaster Ross was made Commits
sioner and Capt. Henry Sherwood postmaster
In September. Maj. Jerome b. Burke in Octo-
Der was appointed warden of the Jail.
STATUES
The proper site for the LAFAYETTE statue has
been a vexing question, finally decided by the
choice Of the southeast corner Of Lafayette
square.
During the year the handsome Daguerre me-
mortal was unveiled at the National Museum.
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
As in all other local matters there has been
marked advancement in that model militia or
ganization-the District National Guard. Bene-
fetal changes have been frequent and the work
OF bringing the brigade up to the highest
standard OF excellence has known no cessation.
For the first time in its history the brigade had
regular rifle practice and the result was most
gratifying to those interested. A team of rifle
men was selected from the command and in
competition at Creedmoor, MY, on September
v.
besides numerous prizes Of minor value. The
annual encampment in July was a success in
every respect. 1t was visited by President
Harrison. Secretary of War Proctor, Gen. Scho-
field, number Of Senators and Representatives
and host of army and navy officers. Recently
an engineer company has been formed.
The medal for craftsmanship offered by The
STAR was won by Capt Cash. while Corp.
Hutterley carried off the Sunday Herald medal
and C@pt. Bell the Tappan prize.
THE COLUMBIA CLUB.
One Of the features of the year was the open
ing of the new Columbia Club house on April
Is. The new club house is o credit to the club
and to the city.
THE CTTYs ATHLErEs.
Activity has been the watchword in athletics
during 1890, and especially is this true Of our
amateur athletes In base bali the year marked
n failure. the club, after starting off with a
rush, having been obliged to disband. There
is every prospect however, of Washington
having next year an American Association team
which will reflect more credit on the capital
The great event in athletics was the meeting
here in October, as the guests of the Columbia
Athletic Club. of the Amateur Athletic Union.
The meet was held on Analostan Island and
was a success in every particular. 1t will be
especially remembered in sporting annals for
the breaking of the l00-yard record by Owens
of the Detroit Club, who ran the distance in
As seconds
In September the Columbia eight-oared crew
was victorious at Staten Island, and in the
same month the club held its fall games. The
base ball nine from the same club was defeated
by the Jerseys for the amateur championship.
The Trotting Horse Breeders Association
held a successful meeting ut Benning in Sep
tcmber. while the regular fall meeting of the
Washington Jockey Club was held in Novem-
Der.
The District interest in foot ball rose to a
high pitch during the year and many exciting
games resulted. The Columbia team sue
ceeded in holding the championship.
The Analostan Boat Club opened their new
house in June.
In local tennis McCauley won the singles and
McCauley and Woodward the doubles.
THE STAR ADVANCES
The year 1890 has seen The STAR steadily ad-
vancing in every department Another column
has been added to itsample pages and additional
room found for news and advertisements. While
The STAR has advanced greatly in size and in
excellence it has equally advanced in circula-
ton and in the amount Of its advertising pa
tronage.