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crosses the Queens Chapel road. The earth
works are badly decayed, but part of them are
after Gen. Thayer of Nebraska, who il now
governor OF that state. The mouth Of the
Brentwood road is little east Of the junction
Of New York and Florida avenues.
Fort Saratoga occupies the northeast angle
CHAPEL s d ss works .ns
yet preserved and are visible from the road.
II ID 1876 feet above the level of the Potomac.
1t Is best reached by way Of the Brentwood road.
ON TaE EASTERN SIDE.
On the Bladsnsburg road. some four and
one-half miles from Washington, on the
ground now occupied by the reform
school Of the District, stood during the
war old Fort Lincoln, and part Of the
evergreen branches that shade the ground
northeast OF the main building. This hill is
known to old-timers a. Mount Pleasant, and it
was from its elevated summit that Bsrney's
guns did such execution in the ranks Of the
feet above the river. The fort was named after
President Lincoln.
Fort Mahan was on the other side Of the
Auacostia at Benning, and as the bridge IL
crossed the remains OF the old works loom up
conspicuousy IN 'front.' The residence Of Z
which is elevated ITO feet above the river. II
Is known - Prospect Hill
The remains Of Fort Chaplin are also In the
vicinity Of Benning. They are reached by way
q bsnnains bridge and East Bonning road. AZ
the works present an imposing sppearance.
On Anacostia road, little south Of Benning,
are visible some old sarthworks that 60 BY the
name OF "fort ekaggs" These works were
commenced shortly before the Close of hostili-
ties, were never 9nishsd or occupied by troops
or armament aud we're never ofdciaily named.
They happened to b. on the premises Of man
named Sksggs, and hence the name.
Fort Aeigs stands on the summit Of Boons's
Hill, ct the junction Of Marlboro, Bowen and
Ridge roads. It b best reached By way of the
Navy Yard bridge, Anaeostia, Good Hope and
the Bowen road. u is just outsids the District
lice In Psipes 0serGe's county, and b elevated
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brings you to Columbia school, on the north of
the road looking south the works Of the old
fort are visible. which can be reached by
path the entrance to which is opposite the
the river, and are in fair state of preserva-
ton.
From this point Forts Craig and Mcpherson
are visible to the northward, the latter being
within the southern wall Of Arlington National
cemstery. By-roads lead to each. the works
Of which are fairly well preserved. They are
more than 400 feet above the river. Fort Nc
Phsrson was named in honor of Gen. McPher-
son, who was killed near Atlanta, Ca, in 1854.
The fort was never armed.
To reach Forts Berry and Barnard take the
Georgetown and Alexandria road by way Of
the Georgetown bridge, crossing the Columbia
road and passing through Fort Albany, con-
tinus for half q mile or until Arlington road is
reached, which take to the right Less than
mile takes you to Camp road, getting view of
Fort Richardson tc the right en- route. South
vest Of the junction OF the roads stood old
Fort Berry, but Its works are now hidden by
the foliage.
Fort barnard stood . little south of Fort
Berry, near the railroad trsck, but it. too, Is
Fort whippls (now Fort Mysr) il reached by
way OF the Georgetown bridge and Fort Myer
and Cemstery road. The fort il now used az Q
cavalry camp, NO trace OF the old works being
visible.
In the nsighborhood of For. Mysr were
Forts Cas- and Tilltnghast but their works are
not visible today.
Southwest Of Fort Mysr. In the outer margin
q the cavalry drill Geld, are the works Of Fort
Craig. before mentioned.
Fort Hagesrty is short distance south Of
near the bed Of the old canal, and portion Of
the old works are yet visible
Just west Of RoGalyp, on the north side Of the
pallstea rod, ere Ne old works Of Fort Cor
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mons on the left.
THE rIeHrrSo.
Snyder's battalion of ninth New York heavy
artillery assisted in this work. Lowell second
Massachusetts, cavalry. with three souadrons Of
his own cavalry and two Of the eighth Illinois,
met Early in a cavalry skirmish a short dis.
lance beyond the infantry picket, forced them
back on their reserve and then was himself
forced back. Some firing was done between
Fort simmons and the confederate light ar
tillery.
Gen. McCook was in command in person AT
Fort Stevens at the approach Of the enemy
July IL. The picket line in front Of Fort Stevens
was ordered to retire slowly, contesting the
ground as they retired. The guns from Forts
fire, checking the advance Of the enemy. The
forts were pretty well mounted ~ to numbers.
but the men were not well-trsined
soldiers and there was . general lack
Of confidence. The arrival Of coo dismounted
cavalry from the Army Of the Potomac, under
dencs OF the defenders aud, az has been seen,
weakened the hopes Of Early. The snemy's
skirmishers we're drawn back. Skirmishing
was kept up ell along the line from Brookville
to Fort Slocum until dark. Gen. Wright with
his veterans were placed on the skirmish line.
Two thousand quartsrmAstsr's employees under,
Gen. Meigs, were placed In rife pits near Fort
Slocum, and 2, 500 convalsscent artillsrymen,
I der Col Rice. were placed in reserve behind
the fort
TIE sIxrn CORPS.
Tuesday NJ $50 am. Gen. McCock received
the following order BY telegraph; "MajOr Gen.
Gilmore, United States volunteers, with Dor
ton Of the nineteenth army corps, II assigned
to command the line from Fort Totem to
Fort De Rumy; Brig. Gen. n. D. Hardin,
United States volunteers, to command
from Fort De Russy 70 Fort Summer, inclu.
sive; the sixth corps, Major Gen. II. q. Wright,
United States volunteers, commanding,
to be held In reserve, and the entire line and
troops to be commanded BY Maj. Gen. Alex
ander Med. McCook." A portion Of the sixth
corps haa already been placed on the skirmish
line, and, instead Of holding the corps In re-
serve, 1t was necessary TO give II the leading
part In what followed. The enemy after rstir-
Ing his skirmishsrs on Monday still held on
Tuesday several important poantA Mr.. Rivss'
and Mr.. Lays houses, among others, from
which they annoyed the ni0n forces very much.
4 brigade Of the sixth corps, eommandsd BY
Brig. Cen: Frank whsaton. STACKED The enemy Z
skirmteA line st p. N, and, sftsr sharp con.
test, In which the enemy threw In one o. two
frsah brissdss. gAiasd The desired poiatA bat
The morning news., 1891-12-02
NEW YoRKs DEMOCRATS.
The State Committee Wants the 90
vention Held in Gotham,

The State Committee Wants the Con-
vention Held in Gotham,
New YORK, Dec. 1.-The democratic
state committee met at the Hoffman house
this morning. Every member was prerent
excepting Hon. Hugh Mclaughlin OF
Brooklyn. The session lasted but a few
minutes. Lieut.. Gov. William F. Sheehau
was elected to succeed Herman Oelrichs.
who resigned as a member Of the demo-
cratic national committee. Gerhardt Lang
Of Buffalo made the nomination.
A resolution was adopted to the effect
that the best interests OF the party would be
subserved by making New York the meet.
ing place of the national convention.
A resolution, offered by S. A. Beardsley of
Oneida that it was the sense Of the com-
mittee that Gov. Hill snail serve out his
term as governor for which he was elected.
was unanimously adopted.
A subcommittee, consisting of Ed. S.
Griffin, N. Fuller, Jr., and NJ. Delmar. was
appointed to engage counsel to look after
several contested election cases now pend
ing, and any others that may come up ia
the future.
The meeting adjourned sine die.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
FATHER AND SON SHORT.

A Publishing House Fleeced by Two
Trusted Employees.
ST.. LoU1s, Mo-, Dec lit has Just been
discovered by the Coacordia Publishing
Company, printers of religious books, that
Martin G. Barthel and Martin b. Barthel,
father and son, two of its most trusted en-
ployes, are short in their accounts. Martin
h. received an order for certain publications
which be filled, but neglected to turn over
the cash, which brought about an investiea-
tion revealing the fact that the populations
of both were very large. Falsifcation of
books has been going on for a number of
years.
MANAGER FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
Martin G. has been manager of the con-
Germ for twenty-five years, and while the
investigation into his sons affairs was pro-
crossing was absent on a vacation. On his
return he at first denied the charges, but
afterward broke down and admitted his
guilt, turning over $50, 900 in real estate to
cover the shortage. The son has disap-
peared and no trace of him can be found.
The officers Of the company say that the
property turned over more than secures
the present defalcatiou.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
KANSAS. THIRD PARTY.
Fusion With the Democrats Declared
Out of the Question.

q uS1OA w 1bn LA0 O64GOSA AbS &AOO46L S0
Out of the Question.
Topeka, KAN, Dec. 1.-The Peoples
party this morning gave to the public an
address of 5000 words. A large part of the
address is taken up with the old time wall
of distress, but the announcement is boldly
made that the Peoples party in-
tends to organize as a political institu-
ton and use all legitimate means for sue
cess. The committee reviews the election
returns, claiming that the Peoples party
polled 6,2S9 more votes than were cast for
Wnlets, and that the republicans polled
% 900 less than were cast for Humphreys.
FUSION DECLARED IMPOSSIBLE.
The action of the democrats has made the
committee indignant and it serves notice
that fusion is out Of the question. In dis
cussing the result of the recent Industrial
conventions at Toledo and indianapolis the
committee declares that they were eminent
ly satisfactory and particularly
encouraging to the Peoples party.
The farmers alliance, Knights
of Labor and other organizations are de-
clared to be political, though not partisan
organizations The claim that the Peoples
party is composed Of anarchists and obstruc-
tionists is answered by charge that this Is
an insult to the rural population OF Kan
sas, which controls the new party and
co1nposes its membership.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
estimate was regarded as unreasonabIy
high, and 1t was said that Representati Il "a
OriSp Is steadily improving his position.

sstlnate was regarded as unreasonabIy
1lgn, and 1t was said that Representative ge
Orlsp Is steadily improving his position.
WORK OF THE LEADERS.
Messrs. Crisp's and Mills followers both
"orkeo actively to-day and expressed them
serves as encouraged. Their efforts were
directed toward securing the withdrawal Of
some OF the other candidates. and while
they were hopeful that their efforts would
Dear fruit, nothing definite was accom-
phshed, though Mr.. Mills adherents are
very much encouraged and think they will
MAKE important gains before long.
Messrs. Mcmillan, Springer aud Hatch
sald thelr advices are all favorable, and each
OF them reports that he has held his own
and Is content. Mr.. Springer secured some
additional lleutenants in she arrival of
otate treasurer Wilson and party and Con-
gresham Bryan of Nebraska Mr.. Springer
looked for quorum of democratic mem
bers here within forty-eight hours, and
thought there would he some interesting de-
Velopments before then.
NO SPEECHMAKING EXPECTED.
1t is probable that no speech making will
be permitted in the caucus, and that the
nomination Of candidates in very few
words will be followed by formal bailotinQ.
The Indiana delegation called a msetinp
AIs
vass for the clerkship. Out of eight mefn-
bers in this city, however, only five at
tended the meeting, which thereupon adj
journed.
The New Jersey delegation, it was said
later In the day, had not determined to vote
as unit, but Mr.. Crisp's chances for ma
Jority OF its members were good.
HOW THE NIGHT WAS SPENT.
This evening was not prolific in the mat
ter OF developments 1t was spent by cam
didates mainly in revising lists which they
had already made up, and which were gone
over again in the presence Of newly ar
rived members
There is a general disposition on the part
CT at feast majority of the candidates to
have the caucus occur in the afternoon 80
that the result can be arrived at without
the necessity Of remaining up until late
hour: 1t is likely that the gathering will be
held before night.
AN OFFER FROM TEXAS.
Mr.. Mills has received the follc vim dis
patch from Corsicana, Tex. "Many of your
friends in Texas request me to say to you
that II 100 democrats will do you any good
In Washington they are at your service
These democrats Of the banner democratic
state believe you should and will win on
your merits without any out
side assistance. but desire to
show their appreciation of the
champion Of pure democracy and tariff
reform by Offering their services. JAMES
GARRITY." Mr.. Mills replied that he was
much obliged for the kind offer, but that he
did not think he needed the presence Of his
Texan friends.
Mr.. Crisp has also received kilograms
from Georgia democrats Offering to come to
Washington, but he replied that their pres
ence was unnecessary.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
FALL OF A BRIDGE.

Three Men Already Dead and Four
Expected to Die.
HELENA, MONT, Dec. lon Saturday
the west span Of the great northern bridge
over the north fork of the Columbia river,
six milesfrom Columbia, fell, carrying with
it nine men, three of whom are dead. Three
are thought to be fatally wounded. Another
is wounded 30 badly that his recovery is
improbable. Four immense guy rods fell
from the top and struck the support
OF false work. causing it to give
way, All Of the framing work was nearly
completed and only the last span was to be
bolted. The span was sixty feet long, and
the men fell in the awful crash Of timber
and iron distance Of eIghty-four feet, two
being pinned under several feet Of water
The accident will delay the extension of the
Great Northern railroad about two weeks.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
BRAzIL's UPHEAVAL.
Dispatches So Contradictory That the
Real Situation Is Unknown.

dispatches So Contradictory That the
Real Situation is Unknown.
LONDON, Dec. I.-Advices from Brazil
regarding the situation in Rio Grande DO
Sui are OF such an extremely conflicting
character that it is impossible TO conceive
the true situation there. A dispatch was
received here to-day from the Brazilian
minister OF foreign affairs stating that im~
medlatelY upon the restoration Of the legal
government OF the state, after the deposition
OF Dictator da Fonseca, the insurgents laid
down their arms, and that Senior Ferdinand
Lobo, who was sent TO Rio Graude do Sui as
the representative OF the government, has
Deem satisfactorily received by the people.
ENTIRELY CONTRADICTORY.
This dispatch does not in any way agree
with the statement telegraphed yesterday
that the people Of Rio Grande do Sui had
refused to obey the orders sent from Rio
Janeiro instructing the authorities to re-
store GOV. CastillOs to office, that the
national guard had been mobillzod, that the
greatest excitement prevailed, ard that a
serious outcome was looked forward TO-
Brazilian dispatches are evidently colored
by the wishes of the seuders, and, of course,
by the censorship Of cables removed, each
side endeavors to impress the outside with
Its own view of the situation
The morning news., 1891-12-02
OHIO IN LUCK.

The Boundary Line of Indiana Too
Far East.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Dec. 1.-The report
Of Prof T. Mendenhall, chief of the United
States geodstic and coast survey, concern
ing the Indiana-Ohio boundary line was
made TO Gov. Chase this morning. 1t is a
duplicate of that made to Gov. Campbell at
Columbus yesterday. Ohio has disputed the
correctness Of the Indiana line, claim
ing that it was too far east at the
northern extremity Of the state. The sur
vey Of Prof. Mendenhall aud his assistants
shows that it is one mile east of its proper
place at that point, and converging to the
proper point at the southern end. This
would give Ohio nearly one hundred square
miles of Indiana territory.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
SQUADRON OF EVOLUTION.
The Vessels to Sail From New York to
Hampton Roads.

The Vessels to Sail From New York to
Hampton Roads.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Acting Rear Ad-
miral Walker expects his fagship, the
Chicago, to be turned over to him to>mor-
row. She is now at the New York navy
yard. The squadron of evolution is ex-
pected to sail almost Immediately for
Hampton Roads. making that his first
objective point, with the Chicago, Newark,
Atlanta and Bennington. After that the
programme for the squadron's movements
Is very indefinite.
CLEANING THE SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN Francisco. CAL, Dec 1.-The
cruiser San Francisco was taken off
the dry dock at Mare Island Yesterday after
roon and towed alongside the wharf. The
ship was very foul, and some lively work
was done on her &c get her into shape in a
short time. Admiral Brown is still await
ing orders. The opinion is expressed that
the vessel will be ordered back into Chilean
waters
The morning news., 1891-12-02
w1LMINGToNs GALA WEEK.

A Parade of Firemen and Military
opens the Festivities.
WILMINGTON, N. c., Dec. 1.--Wilming-
toms gala week opened to-day. All the
buildings on the principal streets are beau
tifully decorated and the people are full
of enthusiasm. Tonight there was a
grand parade of firemen and military.
Thursday night the trades procession viii
take place. Seventy floats have all
ready been entered, and with the hremen.
military and other organizations 1t is esti-
mated that the procession will be mile
and half long. Strangers are focking in
from all parts Of the state, aud by Thurs-
day night 1t is believed there will be l5, 900
visitors in the city.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
LYNoHERs BEATEN BACK.
The Attack at Indianapolis Within an
Inch OF Being successful.


INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Dec. 1.-The county
jail, situated in the very center Of the city,
was surrounded by a mob Of 800 infuriated
people shortly before midnight last night
thirsting for the blood of Charles Bissow.
ravisher. confined 10 it's walls. The man
is an all around criminal, and this latest
crime was an outrageous assault on little
girl named Blanche Staten, years Of age,
living in the northeastern part Of the CITY,
A few men gathered in the rear Of a saloon
in the same portion of the city and their
number was soon added to.
THE ATTACK ON THE JAIL
A descent was made upon the Jail by iifty
sturdy fellows, and IN the march "A force of
200 men Joined in. The jail. fimsy old
structure, was easily entered, but the mob
got no further than the strong doors in the
office. At one time they were ON the point
OF going through these doors with the aid
of sledge hammers and crowbars, but the
sheriff and posse of officers cleared the
room by hard effort and the mob soon
after dispersed.
DESERVING OF DEATH.
When Bissow was arraigned Ia court YES
terday he pleaded guilty in nonchalant
sort of way, and also acknowledged to the
officers that about a year ago he had out
ragged Daisy Wright, child but years
old, crime that caused great excitement at
the time, especially as her assailant was
neither arrested nor known. His last
crime Of this kind was COM
mitted last Saturday, when he took
the little Staten girl, aged Z years,
from the company Of her brother by threats,
forced her TO go into freight car with him,
and there committed indignities from which
the child will not soon recover. Two lynch
ing parties were organized last night, but
they failed to connect, and the larger body
was waiting the coming Of the other, while
the latter were already at the Jail. This
morning Bissow was sentenced to twenty
one years in the penitentiary.
The jury was out twenty-one minutes
The morning news., 1891-12-02
BERLINS INFLUENZA.

The Disease Increasing in Severity.
Hundreds of Patients.
BERLIN, Dec. 1.-The epidemic Of influ-
enza which has caused SO much suffering
here of late is increasing in severity. Owing
to the large number Of influenza patients
supplementary barracks at the Moabit hos
pital have been opened for their accommo.
dation, the ordinary wards there being full.
There are now 200 patients at the Charity
hospital, many of whom are suffering from
the influenza.
HUNDREDS DYING AT PARIS.
PARIS, Dec. DR. Bruardel, a noted
medical authority, says that the epidemic of
influenza has increased and that deaths
from the disease occurred in this city last
week by hundreds.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
GOING FOR BACK ER.

Eckman 81 Vetsburg Want the AS
signment Set aside.
New YORK, Dec. 1.-Samuel H. Eckman
and Abraham Vetsburg, Judgment creditors
of Abraham Backer, the note broker, to the
extent of $S2, 900, have begun suit in the
supreme court against Mr.. Backer and his
assignee to set aside the assignment on the
ground of fraud. 1t is claimed that since
making the assignment Mr.. Backer has had
control of the estate.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
BALFOUR's IRIsa VIEWS.
He Thinks a Local Government BI
Should Be Passed.

He Thinks a Local Government Bill
Should Be Passed.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-Mr. Balfour, first lord
Of the treasury, again addressed conserva-
tive meeting at Huddersfleld to-day. He
said it was still clear in his own mind that
an Irish local government bill ought to be
passed, but it should not be introduced In
parliament unless the rights Of the
minority are safe guarded At
the same time, he said, the measure
ought to be based on broad franchise.
MIR. Balfour declared that he believed il
possible to produce a measure fulfilling both
these conditions. Doubtless any bill would
transfer the administrative power OF the
land owners 60 other hands, but that would
not be a reason for rejecting the measure
unless 1t could be proved that it would be
new weapon in the hands Of the disloyal to
injure the loyal.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
WINDOW CERTIFICATES.

The Issue of the New Currency Begun
Yesterday Morning.
WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-The issue OF the
new Window SO silver certificates began
this morning. There was brisk demand
for the early numbered notes, and the first
500 were soon taken up as souvenirs. No. l
was allotted to Mrs. Window, No. 2 to
Treasurer Nebecber, and No. to Assistant
Secretary Crounse. The new notes will be
put into circulation as rapidly as possible.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
lNoENDIAR1Es TRAPPED.
Buildings Fired for Percentage of Il
Insurance Money.

Buildings Fired for Percentage of the
Insurance Money.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. L-One of the
most diabolical conspiracies ever concocted
was made public here tonight In the arrest
Of two members Of gang Of incsndiarles,
who, for over year. have made a regu~
ler business of setting fire to
houses and stores in various parts
Of the city for the purpose Of
securing portion of the insurance money.
The scheme was unearthed by the clever
work Of the Thiel detective service, which
has had men detailed on the case for two
months. The detectives managed to gain
the confidence of the gang and nabbed them
In the very act Of applying a lighted match.
which was intended to destroy property.
THE TRAP.
At S:15 o'clock tonight Morris Michael
in company with Detective Floyd fred a
building on which policy Of insurance had
been obtained by Floyd. the understanding
being that Michael was to receive part Of
the insurance. Michael was arrested Just as
he had closed and locked the outside door
and wss leaving the house. The lighted
candle would have burned for about four
hours when 1t would set fire to the house.
Previous to this evenings fire Floyd had
trapped Michael into confession that he
had burned the five houses In West Paul. on
percentage Of the insurance plan.
The morning news., 1891-12-02
DEBT OF THE NATION.
A Decrease of $267o.13o During the
Month OF November.

a Decrease OF SN.bTU, 90 During the
Month OF November.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The debt state
ment issued to-day makes the following
showing:
Net decrease in interest bearing
and non bearing interest bond
ed debt during November. .....3 $3.50, ,1S9 30
Aggregate of debt bearing no in
feress. ....................... oS7,4sss4s S5
Aggregate of certificates and
treasury notes Offset by cash in
treasury .................. $50, ,221. ZOO co
Aggregate of the debt, including
Acertiflcates and treasury notes 1886 961 695 6l
Aggregate cash in the treasury. 746, 356, ,75O 16
Net cash balance, exclusive Of
the gold reserve. .............. s9,126,917 90
The Pacific railroad bonds are not in
cluded in the above statement.