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washington Soeisty.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star,
The current North american Repieso contains
IN article on possible social movement here
that is worthy Of greater currency in this city
and would be more widely read In your
columna
The writer, Miss Halstsd, points out the
many and great advantages of the national
capital for the existence of a society that will
do much for the development Of tho American
that is to be the typical product Of later
civilization.
Through all the country It il being gradually
known that all the best results in the arts liter
allure and science must eventually concentrate
here. Recent evidence of this il the greater
range Of national and international associa-
tons which are holding their meetings here. My
purpose here Ia simply to add to her thought .
practical suggestion for its furtherAnce.
The lectures at the museum bring together
many OF the elements that she enumerates, and
the others would be attracted II convenient
buildings and locations were obtained. Even
without any change her object would be
rapidly promoted il those who attend and con-
duct this course would bear her thoughts
prominently in mind.
As Miss Halsted points out the tastes and
circumstances which produced the Paris salon
have gone never to return here at least.
The tie that will bring such . community To-
gether will be the devotion Of all Of the follow
ers Of literature, art and science each TO their
own goddess, and the three are now 20 closely
entwined that the rites Of ono are the worship
OF all A.
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the experience that
comes Of his daily pur-
suits a.. being in direct
int with his military
duties Foi Years he
has been ansnthusiastic
member Of the District
National Guard, ard, 10
be more precise, of
troop A. As a cavalry
man ae Was . shining
success, and he might
have been wearing the
blue and yellow even
now had not the engi-
neer corps recognized
his true worth and Of
fered him shoulder
straps He 10 q good
organizer and has NOR,
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cestors having been per
sistentiy and energetic
ally patriotic in the old
revolutionary daya IL
Was but natural that
Lieut. Averill should
have engineering ten
denotes. Tor his father Is
o civil engineer Of emf
nence. No one. there
fore, knows how early in
life Lieut.. Averfil COM
menced the practice Of
his profession. He has
been engaged on many
important engineering
works for some years
past and his stores Of
practical information
- - A.
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GOOD woRK That THn COMMAND has DOM
THus YAR-rrs CAPABLE oYYIcRas AND soAr.
rHrso OF THEIR CAREER.
I'm THE 10Th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1880,
" Gen Ordway addressed q meeting Of those
interested in tho formation OF an engineer or
gauizatiOn. to be part Of the District National
Guard. That night the engineer corps began
70 exist. and it has kept on existing ever since,
until now il 10 a most admirable and successful
organization From the beginning it has been
unique in its formation, but the ideas upon
which il was founded and has been operated
are sound. and when other divisions OF the Ma
tionai Guard arrive at that point where engi-
neers are necessary the same plans will prob
ably be adopted The organization Is formed
somewhat upon tho lines of battalion There
are three platoons The first Is composed Of
sharpshoo.ers. commanded by Lieut. r. L. Ora
ham; the second is the platoon Of construction,
and is composed Of Artisans, commanded by
Lieut. H. G. Forsberg. and the third 10 the engi-
neering platoon, commanded by Lieut.. +. L.
AyeriII. In command of the entire corps IL
Lieut. Gilbert Thompson, and he has for his
risbt-hand man Lieut. and Adiutant Frank W.
Holt
THEIR ATTRACTIVE UNIFORM.
One of the primary attractions to military
life Is found in the outward show, the idea Of
being legally entitled to wear a soldiers uni
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historian and James
WEIGH librarian. Cyrus
G. Babb is chairman Of
the executive commit
tee, the committee con-
sisting Of two members
from each Of the three
platoons.
Who are the military
officers? Gilbert Thomp-
son. who commands the
corps, is a native Of Mas
'sachusetts and q de-
sceudant of revolution
airy stock. He served dur
ing the last war in the
Tnsfa1 G<n%oo anos-oo~
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fxrEREsr N THE WORK

transferred from va
rious commands, de-
voted itself to rifle
practice with such sue
cessful assiduity that II
had three representa-
tives on the brigade
team. Instruction in
signaling and in kim
dred matters occupied
much of the second
platforms at t o tion,
while the third platoon
has done more than
we'll in acquiring all
possible information
(by inspection and
otherwise as to the old
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LlECT THOMPSON. Dulit OF any Bucn maze
rial for II grew and fiourished and waxed fat
and gathered unto itself much prosperity with
out having anything more substantially orns-
mental than an assurance from Gen. Ordway
that its members would be appropriately clad
ut the earliest possible date. Month after
month went by and yet the uniforms. through
nobody's fault, were conspicuously absent, but
the engineers kept on drilling and doing field
work. Their patience and fidelity were amply
rewarded ultimately, for there is not now q
fner looking or more satisfactorily uniformed
body of volunteer soldiers in this or any other
country. Blu. aside from their appearance,
which is really a minor consideration, tie en-
gineers are q most useful aggregation az now
constituted Whatever species Of scientific or
mechanical industry the National Guard may
call for the engineers will hardly fail to pro-
duce it, for in the ranks are telegraphers, sur
vsyors. civil engineers, bridge builders, sharp
shooters, photographers, craftsmen, cleo
tricians, mechanics Of all descriptions, engi-
neers and experts in high explosives.
INTEREST N THE WORK.
Much has been done to keep up every mem
Der interest in the organization and its work.
The first platoon, composed of sharpshooters
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Real Estate Matters.

John :. Barnes has purchased for q, 900 Of
Pauline l. Peyton sub 81. square 6s5-16 by
7s.17 ft.-on c street between North Capitol
street and Delaware avenue
L. A. Smith has purchased for ss.5s5 Of C.
II. Blackford sub 81, square 24l-I6 it. 8 in
by los ft.-on l4th between P and Q streets
northwest
Emmons 8. Smith has purchased for $50, 900
Of G. G. Bradley ct al. parts /. and IL, square
49,, II feet ~ inches by 80 feet on street
(Market space) between 7th and 9Th streets
northwest
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mysterious stomachic complaint has a.
tackled the inmates Of Bridgeport Conn.,, Jail
The next Catholic congress will meet in Chi
cago In July, 1855.
Mrs.. waldron, . twc-months wife, shot and
Killed her husband In New York yesterday be-
cause he failed to support her.
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How He Became q Floor Walker.

From the New York Herald.
Two travelling salesmen meet in New York,
when they exchange the usual social salu,a-
tons, which are not unmixed with trade mat
tiers, they not having seen each other for many
months
"Hello, Charlie. Haven't seen You in long
time. How are your
'Tired-awfully tired"
SLOWS the wife?''
GAS well as can be expected"
'You'r still on the road, supposed"
'No; I've become q floor walker"
"Whatr'
'Yes-got another baby"
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Senator German Shaken On.

The reviewing stand at the corner Of Madison
and Eutaw streets, Baltimore, on which were
seated Senator German and many other promi.
nent democrats, fell during the parade las,
night throwing the occupants into the street
Senator German was hurled into the mud and
severely bruised and shaken mp. Without tell.
ing any one how much he was suffering. he
quietly stepped away and went to the Carroll.
ton Hotel and teiephoned for physician.
Late in the evening the Senator was reported
a. resting easy. Congressman Compton hur,
his foot badly, and Mr.. John P. Poe's arm waa
cut. Mrs. Frank Brown, wife Of the candidate
for governor, received sprain. Murray Van.
diver, treasurer Of the state central committee,
had his leg fractured Others were shaken up
and bruised. but no one was seriously injured
Senators Morgan, Butler and Blackburn had
left the platform before the accident
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DANGEROUS GUN PRACTICE,


Fishing Smacks Sunk by Cannon Balls From
British War Vessel.
A dispatch from Plymouth, Eng, states
that while the gun boat Sabrina was engaged in
gun prac tice some Of her shots struck and
immediately sank the fishing smacks Sunbeam
and Aurore, both Of which were anchored out
side Of the breakwater.
One man belonging to the Aurore was
drowned, while another was nearly 30. Two Of
the crew of the Sunbeam were almost com.
pletely exhausted when they were taken out Of
the water. The accident 10 attributed to the
gross negligence Of the officers Of the gun boat.
The admiralty will order an Investigation.
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The Recent Executions by Gen. Carols.

The Recent Executions by Gen. Garcis
General evidence continues to accumulate
that the Msxicans executed by Gen. Garcia
were not guilty Of the offenss for which they
died and that some of them were entitled to pro-
lection BY the stars aad stripes by reason OF
having formally declared their intention Of
becoming American citizens Reports are re-
ceived Of other like executions, which are
studiousiy concealed by the Mexican military.
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Defending the Philadelphia Magistratss.
The senate Of Pennsylvania yesterday listened
to two hours argument made by Mr.. Suisse
berger, representing the Philadelphia magis-
trates, against whom the governor laid charges
of bribery in his supplemental proclamation.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Suiseberger's argu-
ment the senate adjourned until s pm. We'd
ueSdav.
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form, and If this incite-
ment were removed il
II almost certain that a
considerable proportion
of the militia Of this
and every other coun-
try would lose interest
in all that pertains to
citizen soldiery. Very
probably that proper
lion would be . mi
nority. but the defec-
ton would be o serious
one. The engineer
corps is not. however,
liz -
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Miss Ada Rehan yesterday laid the corner
stone Of Augustin Days theater, which IL to
be built for him in London. There were many
distinguished literary and dramatic people
present Miss Rehan recited . short poem
written for the occasion by Clement Scott ~
the end Of which tbs band played 'Yankee
Doodle."
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SUCCESSOR OF POPE LEO KIN.
No Doubt Felt In Rome That He VIII n

n
No Doubt Felt In Rome That He VIII Re IN
italian.
Prominent ecclesiastics in Rome who have
been interviewed on the subject of the
possible election of Cardinal Gibbons of Amer.
lea to the papal chair declined to talk on the
matter, but received the suggestion with evil
dent incredulity, and some with smile. There
is not the slightest doubt in Rome that an
Italian will be elected to succeed Leo XIII and
the queries from America in regard to Cardinal
Gibbons have not yet excited serious interest
II is known to be the substantially universal be-
lief OF the Catholic prelates in Italy that il the
pope is to remain in Rome he must be an
Italian, as otherwise the pope's position would
be much more precarious than It il.
So far as the sentiments Of the sacred college
are permitted to escape to public knowledge
there seems to be ground for the belief that
Cardinal Archbishop Ban felics Of Naples il
the coming man.
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A Melbourne letter says that the beauty
show in the Olympus Thsster was COM
plstely wrecked By an snragsd mob. An
immense crowd was present on the
opening night and the style Of beauty on ex-
hibition not being mp to their expectations
they wrecked the pIace. Two Of the employees
had narrow escapes from being seriously in
tufsd tn We melee. Treasurer IsaAes Was mob
bed IN his Office and would have been badly
hurt but for the Hmsly interference Of The po-
lice.
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NOW H0toI NJ the NoturN1 BfIdGA
On beautiful knoll in the northeastern por-
ton Of the grounds at the Neutral Bridge q
site has been selected for new hotel baildiug,
to be built Of stone snd woed ct cost Of
s1o0, 900. with all the modern improvements
and completed by early spring. An electric
railway will be constructed to connect the
property with the two great trunk lines, Nor
folk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio
rsilroads -
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battalion, which was part Of the Army Of the
Potomac. good portion Of his service he was
employed on Typographical duty at Gen.
Meades headquarters. and he continued on
duty there after his term of enlistment had ex-
PRED Since that time he has been ntly
engaged in typographical surveys and expIors-
tons and Is at present chief geographer Of the
United States geological survey.
Lieut.. Thompson has been and IL one Of the
most persistently enthusiastic guardsnsn in
the District His popularity is great and but
for him the engineer corps would be but little
II any more than an ''iridescent dream"
Adjutant Frank W. Holt is an assistant ex-
aniner in the patent office His previous mill
tary experience was two years as q member Of
the battalion Of the University Of Wisconsin
He has been engaged as assistant superintend-
ent in some important civil engineering works
and is therefore . very valuable officer and
member.
Lieut. F. L. Graham. commanding platoon
"k"-of rifemen-is well known as a sharp
shooter with q distinguished record and de-
seryedly popular as a man. In addition to that
he is an instructor Of extraordinary ability
He served seven years in the second United
States infantry and was q scout for Gen. How
ard in 1877. He has been q member of the Dis
trlct National Guard for several years aud has
contributed much toward the rife-shooting
reputation Of the command. He has been a
member Of the brigade team ever since its Or
gsnization and prior to his connection with tho
engineers was inspector Of rife practice for the
fourth battalion.
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corps. During the past season the engineering
platoon has had great deal Of the most prac-
teal kind Of training. accommodating experience
that may some day be most valuable. Lieut.
Averill Is . highly esteemed officer.
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Dsown--..I'm IKE ivy. I cling 70 myehnrsA. -
the outside Of the church."--Bosos 1russcripG
Cora-'fou'vs never bssn over Ne world
much, have you, John2''
John-"No."
Cora lyasnins) -"you ought y t.ssl"-
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Japanese Earthquake Felt In Berlin.
The seismic instruments at the ebservatoryin
Berlin indicated the tremor Of the japanese
earthquake between II o'clock p. nj. and mid
night on Monday.
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sAgastA Doesn't Look for Waf.
In An interview with representative Of ne
Press sx-Prsmier eagasta mid that BE- dis
credited the idea that there was as present any
danger Of war in Europe. Should war break
out, however, Spain would remain neutral.
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srsnor-rLrCr CnApHlrx.

His Conservation viii Take Place In the
Baltimore Cathedral Tomorrow.
Bishop-sIset Chapells accompanied BY Aref,-
bishop Salpointe. win 60 over to Baltimore to
day and will be guests u b. Nary's Semi
nary. The ceremony Of conservation of the
bishop-elec takes place tomorrow morning al
10 o'clock at the cathedral Quite number Of
the Practitioners Of St. Matthews Church win
60 over for the event. A the occasion also
marks the reopsning Of the cathedral sftst
the extensive improvements II becomes
. matter Of such general interest
to the people OF Baltimore that only . limited
number of tickets could be sent here. All Of
these tickets have been distributed among
members of St. Matthew congregation. Some
Of them entisls the recipients 10 seats in the
pews, the number Of which 10 marked on the
ticket Holders Of these will present them At
the Mulberry street entrance to the cathedral
before 10 o'clock and ushers will show them to
mission to the cathedral Holders Of
these will be admitted immediately
after the procession enters the cathedral and
they will be entitled to a seat in the aisle. After
We procession Of bishops and cleary passes up
to the sanctuary camp chairs will be placed in
all the aisles, and many persons cen be in this
yay comfortably seated.
The assistant pastors, Rev. I. ]. Kervick and
Rev. 8. A. Williams, Of St. Matthews will 20 to
Baltimore tomorrow morning. They will attend
the bishop-eisct during the ceremony - his
chaplains.
Among the prominent persons Of the conss-
Grafton will be the governor Of New Mexico and
his wife. They have been assigned seats In the
front pew at the left Of the church, Just facing
the throne Of the bishop-eleot.
The pectoral cross which Bishop Chapells ID
to wear 10 very elegant. It was made in New
York and cost $500. Il contains Eve diamonds.
II is the gift Of several friends.
HIS crosier is another fine specimen Of the
gift Of number Of priests who have served az
his assistants. The vestments which he 10 to
wear are perfect specimens Of fine needlswork
and are Of the best materials.
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An Indian vhc s,.,rse<a n..s,,

JACKSON Fletcher, the Choctaw who was TO
nave been executed yesterday, escaped last
Tuesday. Fletcher is the only Indian who
mas ever run away to escape punishment
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LIEUT.. AvIRrLI.
Lieut. r. L. Averill, commanding tho ensi-
nearing platoon-"C"-is . native of New York
and a descendant Of soldiers, somo of his An
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LADIES ON HrcYcLks.
How the Gentier So. May Learn TO Ride .
Wheel

THE CARE TO RI rAKEx IN LrARxrxo TO MOUNT
AND THEN THE CAUTION TO BE oBskRvKp II
BrDINa At FrRsr-THR ARRANaEMKxr or TIE
sxAT-soMK GOOD SUGGESTIONS
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LIEUT.. FoRsBER0.

Lieut. H. G. Forsberg, who commands ''B''-
the platoon Of conssruction-has all the nee
essary qualifications, HIS previous training and
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LIEUT.. y. J. yEhnL pracrcu mIorm.u on
havs been freely opeLe for the bsusht OF the
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THE ENGINEER CORPA
An 1mportant and Fiourishing Branch Of
the District Militia.

Tow TEE ORGANIZATION WAS RYFfcfxp AND rnn
GOOD woRK That TIE COMMAND HAS DoSn
THus rAR-rTs CAPABLE oYYlcRIs AND soA1-
rHrNo OF THEIR CAREER.
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ARRANGEMENT OF THE SEAT.

sitting up straight, with hands on the handles.
elbows close to side. When riding hard or up
hill one must lean over in front, but in or
binary riding the rider should have no diff
Guilty in sitting perfectly upright If the wheel
is properly adjusted Ease of riding requires
the seat TO be nearly over the crank shaft.
The girls tricycles in which the legs are ex-
tended in front are worthless for real use, and
would be injurious If much used, on account
Of the angle made by the legs with the body At
the hips. which brings great strain on the mus
cles Of the back at the loin.
The same injury results from riding bicycle
ginner the seat may be at first quite low, such q
position should b carefully avoided for long
rides.
when finally adjusted the handle bar should
be just little higher than the seat according
to the length Of arm.
CARE m LxAnxrxo TO HIDE.
Ihase heard Of ladies learning to ride in one
day, but such an attempt would usually be nm
wise. Many 90 alone short distance ths see.
ond lesson, but II il generally on the third
trial After learning, the length Of the rides
should be gradually increased, according O. the
riders strength and Amplitude grows, but il
win be usually about 3 month before the mus
Giles become tempered 10 the new demands upon
them, and II 10 better to ride short distances
frequently than long ones more rarely.
A very few persons find their nervous appfe-
hension Of danger incrsasss sftef having lear ned
70 ride, and such will mot make good or safe
riders and had better give II up. With most
fair amount Of practice gives perfect control
Of themselves and the machine, which becomes
both u1eful and healthy exercise.
AZ tie present. time me records Of speed ere
slightly In favor Of the hosss for distances I'M
DER Ten miles, bat svsr that distance the bicycle
rapidly increases IL led, and on long digtances
Tie Wise! greatly sxcssds ths hofss IN both
speed and enduraucel
With judi6i0us mauaesmsut - 70 hflls,
and who're the roads are eood, there b no rear
son Why . iaAy cannot take long country rides
- far - abtlfty y coneeFnedA e = not wise 70
rids ~ hard hilhI nor thuoagh sand, even u
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PERHAPS soxE OF rHkas ARE YOURS.

Thiaes Fsw.sA ~ Ex-Nspeise. Weed Re
esvereA-SsAs sf HIS Swiaaiiag 6che.es.
Charles Hahr. alias Morris. alias Harris. alias
Napoleon" Wood. and his brother Henry
who were arrested ON Thursday By Detectives
Hunt and Burleigh Of tho Charles street sta
ton. on suspicion Of being dat-house thieves
were arraigned before Justice Kelly ct Jeffer.
son Market yesterday for examination. Charles
Hahr has been identified a. Napoleon" Wood.
who swindled people . few years ago ON the
pretepce that he was going to build theatre
IN Harlem. Tho articles represented By the
thirty two pawn tickets found, in Hairs DOS
session have all been. redeemed. and are now
awaiting claimants In the Charles street po-
lice station. Among them are diamond ear
rings and rings. sealskin cloaks, .oyercoats.
The complaints are ali against CHARLES Hahr.
Henry. Justice Kelly Ist him 80. Then Se
" fs 5s wee 1ssrs hna
street SID hs had given Hair 37.60 ior book
licemaan Sherman. but the book Yves never de-
: :ssss :1S 8 Fs9ssss
Sixth avenue. this city. her sccuser. Hair rep
Ss s h.: sats RAJ S Fssp Me .ss9;
sons that she gave him % to write An socount
fayoring her eide Of the case
Hshl % ssHys ' sss !. :.s
e get her son out Of the society's hands for
SO She she's sys him a.. q on account and he
On Mrs.. Tausen's charge Justice Kelly held
ana on that q II. wood@an IN 500. '~'''''