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The Irish standard., 1891-11-21

THE Northwest was visited by a very
severe snow storm last Sunday. In
many places the roads were for short
time impossible. A number Of farmers
were forced to stop blowing and thresh-
ing. The weather bureau, however,
promises some good weather yet before
Christmas, ~=@
The Irish standard., 1891-11-21

MAJOR REWARDS greeted bis old
friends in Fargo last Tuesday through
the columns of his new paper, the
Fargo Forum. The mayors first effort
in his new enterprise speaks we'll for
the Forum, and The IRISH STANDARD
wishes it much success.
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mission in this regiment
STROLL THRoGuH THE aaouSps
Now, having learned these facts, let US move
through and inspect vie grounds. Enteving
the great gate at tbs foot Of ~ street
on tn. right is the pos. hospital with its
big Greek cross. On the left, inside the gate,
are the guard quarters A little further on.
also on the left, two She-story brick boildings
are observed These are the magazines where
the ammunition is kept. On the LEI. beyond
here is the rife target-practice range, l 400
yards long. The waters Of the Potomac glisten
ON the right.
Over on the extreme eastern margin Of the
grounds, on the bank Of the old canal, we're
ing 20 the United States fish commission, but
they are now dried up and abandoned
Reaching the fountain which plays In the
center OF pretty ellipse, We are on the thresh-
old Of historic ground. The two buildings to
the right and left, respectively, are spared
wings Of the old Washington penitentiary
which stood here until 1859, when the main
portion was torn down. The west wing 10 now
used as the residence Of the commandant of the
post. Col. Livingston, while the other is occu-
pied by Maj. Ramsay and his family. Back of
this latter building, over by James Creek canal.
was once the burying ground for penitentiary
convicts, but there is no trace of 1t left today
Part of the foundation wall OF the old peni-
Tertiary building can be seen TO the southwark
OF the guard house.
WHERE BOOTH WAS BURIED.
1t will be remembered that the remains OF
Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln, a.
well as those IF the other executed conspira-
tors were buried in one of the cells OF the old
building. Tie body Of Mirz, the Anderson
vile prison keeper, was also buried here. They
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and named Washington barracks. Several
eaptured cannon with interesting histories.
mounted N the grounds. we've removed at the
same time.
THE oArRrsoS.
The garrison Of the barracks usually COM
prises half dozen batteries OF light artillery.
The present garrison consists Of batteries 4,
c. y. ii, and l. of the third artillery. Col
La khett l. Livingston commanding One of
the batteries co is mounted. the others doing
duty on foot There are $50 officers and men
all told They have occupied the place since
the summer OF 1865, coming here from St Au-
gustine, Fla
The other stef officers with tho garrison are:
J. O. Ramsay, major; W. T.. Birkham adiutant:
q. W. Hobbs. quartermaster; j. G. Carson, sur
Eeor, and W. Il. Eannister. assistant surgeon.
The third artillery was organized by an act of
Congress March Il. ISL. from the corps of ar
tiilery formed by act of March 80 ls02 from
the two regiments of art.ilerists and engineers.
authorized BY act Of March 3, l79J; the second
and third regiments OF artillery, organized by
act of January IL. 1912; the regiment of iiyh,
artillery organized by act of April IL lsOs
and the ordnance department, organized by
&C: Of February 8, 1878. and merged In the ar
tiliory by act Of March =, 1921. Ordnance sep
srstcd from artillery by acts Of April 8, lsS2,
and July ), 1888.
The regiment has had brilliant record since
Its organization, Us the list OF battles recorded
On Its flagstaff Will show. Its blood was spilled
In many wars and in many hard-fought battles
OF the batteries comprising the garrison the
records Of c, Z, ami l. are particularly good
They served in the army OF tne Potomac during
the late war, and saw some hard lighting.
Battery participated in the battles Of Will
ianisbarg, ARtietani, fredericksburg and Rob
ertson's Ford. Virginia
Battery saw hard lighting on the Fields oI
Blsckbarn's Ford Second Bull Run and Port
Waisiisi Juret;on. Virginia, aud Pocataiica,
South Carolina, and oius.se. Florida
Battery Z foaShs Saiiaasly as Malvern Hi
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col. LlyrNGsroN's uorsE.


ring here, and the fine. ornamental shade trees
that canopy the attractive walks and drives
afford protection from the direct rays of the
sun
There are eighty acres in the park and it
stands some twelve feet above high water.
THE HISTORY OF THE GROUNDS.
The history of this spot is as long 40 that Of
the city itself and is full OF interest. II was
selected in 1905 as a site for an arsenal for the
manufacture and storage Of military supplies
Shops were erected In ls0?. when ii became an
important depot OF supplies.
In 1872. immediately upon the declaration of
war against Great britain. strong batteries we're
erected on tho sides approachable by water.
From this time the place was known by the
Hamc OF Fort Washington
During the night OF the oath Of August. 1914.
the fort was abandoned. after setting fire to the
work shops. dc. Next morning il was occu-
pied by detachment OF 500 British troops,
many OF WHOM were soon aftervard killed by
an accidental explosion of powder. The work
large store house and officers quarters were
erected
In 1872 "a the garrison was withdrawn. the
ramparts removed and permanent buildings.
same ground making, with those built in 1916.
aquadrangle.
IN THE CIVIL WAR
During the civil war the arsenal was q busy
place. great quantities of ammunition being
manufactured there. The buildings On the
east side OF the grounds were erected during
that period. and it Was the depot OF ordnance
supplies for the old Amy OF the Potomac. A
powder explosion IL 1854 blew up one of these
buildings. twenty-oEe young girls being killed
by IL The ruins of the explo sion are now visible
sorth of the guard house
The old Washington peniteEtiary stood a
little north OF ths guard house until 1869. when
n was removed
In 1881 the place vas converted into barracks
Tor detachments OF the United States troops
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RSESAL PARK, OR WASHINGTON BAR
racks, as 1t is row officially called, although
one Of the finest and most attractive OF our city
PARIS, is but little known to the average citizen
1t Is practically as little known 10 the majority
OF Washingtonians n though it was located in a
distant state These beautiful mounds are or
Greenleafs point (the most southern point Of
tie city,. the entrance being at the foot OF Az
street southwest Technically, as stated. these
grounds are now Washington Barracks" but
they are better known by the old name, arsenal
grounds, which will probably always cling to
them
In reality the park is a sort OF suburb itself
shu. out. in o measure, from the rest o. the
city, with its approach guarded by United
States soldiers.
1t occupies the neca OF land formed by the
Potomac and Anaeostis rivers and James Creek
canal In the most sultry summer weather re-
freshlns brcezcs are waited over this peninsula
from the waters A cool breeze Is always stir
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costa are occupied by officers OF the post This
is the Oldest part OF the post and it was in
this point that the old fort originally stood.
THE QUADRANGLE,
Weather permitting, band concerts are given
in the quadrangle every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday morning, between 10 and II
o'clock. and again in the afternoon between 8
and o'clock,
At the same hours these concerts are given on
the green plat in front Of headquarters on Mon.
days, Wednesdays and Fridaya This plat is
also used for foot drills, dress parades and
guard mounts.
Guard mount occurs at 915 each morning,
when bugle music Is feature.
Dress parade is at shutdown every evening.
There used to be good wharf at the south
west corner of the grounds. but Ii was washed
away by the big flood Of 1889. The ruins are
still visible During the hustle and excitemen.
of the war period this was an animated place.
The large ocean steamers that could not find
deep enough water wharfage up ut the city
wharves tied up here. The nineteenth army
corps, after being hurried from City Point in
July, 1864, disembarked here, one division
double quicking ont to Fort Stevens in aid of
the sixth corps, while the other division pushed
mp through Georgetown TO the vicinity of the
Chain bridge. GEORGE SIMMONS.
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campaign and garrison duties The busiest
man, without question, in the post il Sergt.
Maj Frederick Semplo. The sergeant is a
model officer and,his office is model of method.
He has charge Of tho correspondence, reports,
returns and records Of the twelve batteries that
constitute the regiment, and the manner i'm
which the work is done reflects great credit on
his ability. The duties are congenial to him,
and he will enlist for a fourth time in a few
days He has been In the service nearly fifteen
years, but Is yet young man, being in his
thirty-iith year. He il the proud possessor Of
very lettering testimonials from several of his
superior )fscers
Ihe sergeant Saw that the nersonnel of thu
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people, who do not expect much. Therefore, II
y well to take things as they come and make
the most o. them. But II You resolved to be
miserable on Christmas day you doubtless
often be miserable in spite Of his efforts to be
happy no can always DO miserable II he has
determined to be 90 beforehand.
THE RoUxDRR's CHRISTMAS.
Sand how are yol after ChristmasY' This
time the individual addressed was q most
miserable specimen Of humanity, with care
worn eyes, husky voice and q general listless-
ness Of appearance. He said he had enjoyed
himself, but as . matter Of fact gentlemen Of
his class don't known what enjoyment is, for
he belongs to the noble order Of ''rounders. y
Let rs see how the rounder spent Christmas
day.
He went on ''toot' or ''bat'' Thursday
evening. ana got jag on" early. Later on,
being fuller than q tic"-neavens! what q
quantity Of technical terms are required to
describe the "rounder's" doings-he started
resulted In his making the air blue with pro-
family. aud a policeman meeting him was going
to run him In, but he promised to be quiet
Later he took more smiles" and presently he
was snowed under" Thon . might liner
was hailed and he was taken home and put ia
bed. Christmas morning he woke up with "a
head on him., and proceeded to cure 1t by q
"B and g." He met several brother 20. as
and proceeded to ''whoop things up" again.
Having all day before him and nothing else to
do, he got fulr' at his leisure, got "fuller, y
was soon as full as . boiled OWL" SHOWED
under" again, resuscitated toward nightfall,
dined with ''friends." repeated the experience
OF the night before. All the time he was
full of jovial remarks to the effect that
Christmas comes but once q year." "What's
the odds SO long as you're happy4' ''O' what q
difference in tho morning" &C., &c. There
certainly is o very great difference In the morn
ing. The ''rounder." however, is fortunate in
having friends who take care Of him when he il
batting" There is, strange to say, sort OF
freemasonry among drunkards that prompts
them to look out TOR one another. They dc
unto others as they would others should dc
unto them. Being weak, they know they may
fall at any moment and consequently are will
ing to render assistance. in the hope Of being
subsequently liable to need it. The fact is thai
nobody passed q moro miserable Christmas
than the ''rounder," for while there may have
been temporary exhilaration the reaction
exhibited itself In the light Of absolute despair
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EilS,Lc

Here is hall seat which is severe. but .'fotch-
ing IL is made Of DIRK oak and very prim II
not furnished by cushion. Get. however, q
bright orange-colored corner cushion, and ID
presents az inviting spot in tho hall; il il tho
latest fad In ball furnishings.
IL Is becoming more aud more the fashion 20
hang lace curtains straight DO as TO show their
full design.
OVER DOORS AND wTsDoWs
For some tins past the public have been
looking for an adjustable grille with shelf at
tachment upon which TO place bric-s -brac, the
whole TO be arranged over windows or door
ways TO relieve this portion OF a room. which
Is usually dependent upon a curtain pole The
great trouble has always been that they had
10 be made 10 order, as windows and doors
vary IN width. Now, however, . device is
made MARI ow enough TO go into the nsrrowest
doorway. IL Is In two sections, running upon
a sliding top bar. BY drawing these pieces
apart they can be extended to the width Of the
door, and the open place left In the center Of
them Is furnished with short drapery.
TIKI FRONT DOOR PANEL
new form Of dsaping the glass panel in the
front door IL deviation from the simple mus
lin sash curtains. We will presume that the
glass panel is fifteen inches wide. Down the
center for space OF about six inches wide IL .
SILK network In a mesh as big az a quarter OF
dollar. On each side Of this Is length OF
SIX drapery four or i've inches vide. This
scheme is varied by arranging the network in
other iorms-in cross stripes or dingonals-
ARTISTIC FURNISHINGS FROM FRANCE
Its singular fact that the foot stools made
in this country sre all Of a common kind.
Everything in this line that 10 beautiful and
rich comes from Europe. They are called
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ARTISTIC FURNISHINGS.
New Design. for Making the Home Com
Portable aud Attractive.


Prom tho upholxt-rer.
II there is any homo tina, Is thoroughly un-
ho,nelike IL 10 the place that has been put into the
hands OF some unsympathctio decorator and
furnished upon the hard. stern lines laid down
by some correct epoch OF design. II is all well
enough TO have = home furnished correctly,
but a house needs the stamp Of personality TO
make il all and wholly a home. for the occu-
pant is beroft Of a largo share Of pleasure II
her establishment is robbed Of al reminisconce
and scntiment Tho geIrich-quick people,
who suddenly realize that their surroundings
are inartistic. are never satisfied with what Q
decorator would call correct furnishings"
Decorators, like shoemaker. endeavor 20
ct their patrons. and they will, IL
You ask them. always hud places 10 ineorpcr-
ate the things that surcharged aud sstu-
rated with the home.y suggestions % a ploas-
ursble past-Johnnys first valsntine. Nary's
diploma and tho card NOTICES mother made. -
You can't reconcile macrAmc lambrcQuins 70
the Jscobesn room. but such things have .
pressure on the heart throbs and happily
placed will prove lasting factors IN the endosr-
ment If NOT in the enrichment OF n homo.
Don't offend good taste by forcing these
relics into inappropriate places. Put them
In the Giving rooms'-madames boudoir and
the old gentleman's den.
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T H E GROUND
and Fredericksburg. virginia.

and Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Gsttys-
burg. Pennsylvania.
Battery L showed Its valor ON the bloody
fields OF Gamiss' Mill. Malvern Hill, Antietam
and Fredericksburg, Virginia
A dozen or moro Of the enlisted men and
several OF the officers arc veterans Of the late
war. most of them having served with this
regiment
The third artillery can boast of many dis
tinguished names on its proud roll. among
them being those of the two Shermans
(William Tecumseh and Thomas West),
George III. Thomas, John r. Reynolds, Henry
j. Hunt. Ord, Burnside. Angus, Robert Ander-
son, Macomb, Getty, De Russy, Armistead,
Gates. Dent. &c. Hardie. Braxton, Bragg and
Nindef of confederate fame, are also there.
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The Sage Advics OF . Farmer % Chieaso
School Chtldren.

From the Chicaeo Tribune.
Among the visitors At the South Side publia
schools last Friday was retired farmer uncle
Of one Of the pupils Observing that her eussA
appeared much interested In the children. TIE
teacher invited him 70 favor the school with .
few remarks.
Children" aid The visitor In kindly but
brusqus manner, nov many Of you ever nv
load Of potatoes going 20 marketY' Only .
few hands won't up. for Chicago school chil-
dren are not 20 favored In that line q thsiS
town cousins. swell" continued u sasst
''any one who sees load Of potatoes Roine ~
market viii notice that only the big ones are
on top The h.tle ones are 81 the bottom. In
the shaking mp that the load gets In going -
market the big potatoes crowd the httle ones
70 the bottom This world Of oura nv littie
friends may b compsrsd 70 load Of potatoss
going 70 town. The people are the potatooa
You, here IN the school, are preparing 20 DO .
part Of this load Of potatoes, and 70 t.ks your
chances In the shakins up which comes
In getting bsfoss The public and maxi
ing Q succees IN lie. In school Il whore
you begin 70 b either . big OF . little
potato. Il you are learning your lessons and
working bard 70 sa.sd iisA n yeur class. u
when you leave sehool saA 90 out Into shs
world. II you are fAiltng - Sst your lessons
Il means you WI BE- . hsals potato n he world,
. potato thss b nos much God ed one thse
nobody WI have nueh - fos. Study hard!
Get every lssson psrfsstayt Thsa you win b
brighs snd intsl1igset ssd vhsa yea 70 izt
ne void yea vm b = ~, pa Win sttrses
asssatea. ssa pssps IN Nv vsn 70 sssuss
yoa-"
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Tho Man Who Dropped.

From the Detroit Free Press.
He was about to make his way around K
the side gate Of house on Montcalm stree
| when a woman opened the front door ant
called:
"This way, please; come right in the front
door,"
He came back, looked at her and cautiously
began ascending tho steps as he said:
| Madam. it is through no fault of mine thai
have been brought to this"
'Oh. certainly not-walk right in % she in
| terrupted; you wish to see the lady of thu
hOuseT'
.'Yes'm."
"well, am the person. Bang your hat OF
| the hall tree, please"
Madam" be said as he hung his old cap OF
a peg, II was going to call at the back door t.
II see Walk into the parlor and sit down .
moment. You are in search Of work-wood Z
saw. coal to bring in, &c.3'
poor mani How hard it must be to q.
| anything todsy?"
Nom, II,gos up at daylight this morning ant
II see: Sit over there by tho window wher.
you can look at the family album while ge
stcwed or fried?"
'F-f-.ried" stammered the sstonishe Cd
tramp.
Certainly; won't take me over half an hour
Do you like your mince pie hot or cold, and Dc
you prefer strong Coffee"
He sat rubbing one old shoe over the other
too astonishcd to reply, and she continued:
II am so glad you happened to call here
| II you don't object to dark clothes can fit YOU
out with suit almost new. Can Won eat brsaG
| with your dinner or shall make some no,
| biscuit?'
His feet were now too paralyzed 70 rub. and
he sat with his mouth open.
How dreadful you must feel-wife and
children dead-no home-in poor health and
out Of steady employment! While Won ar
eating III telephone my husband 70 get YOU !
place in the bank. You want something that
easy and pays well, Of course? I'm sorry Tn
out Of , eIrrsnt Jelly, but perhaps strawberry
~ understand. IT'S not your fault that vou
are IN this position-of course not It's Liable
to happen to any one. Poor man! How ths
care lines have appeared on your brow, and
how thin aud starved you look! Perhaps yor
wiit amuss yourself with the piano while ! pre-
He got up, skulked out into the hall sideways
as Il afraid OF being hit, reached for his caI
why. what's the matter7" asked the woman
| - ne backed down the stspG
''Nuthin' much! !" he muttered.
But there must be Have in any name,
wounded your sensitive feelings! Have care
iessiy uttered words which brought up bite,
recollections and caused you sorrowr'
gate.
.But what i IL" she persisted
ITS Just THU" he said ~ he felt himself ssf,
on the outside; ''you was gettin' ready TO le
about three men aud half dozen bulldog
loose on me 70 play circus, but dropped 4
your game and 6ilked the Performance. 10,
are ny, old gal bat I'm dyer! 0ood-byew
Bishop Loughlin Of Brooklyn i stiu eouansi
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hat the personnel OF the

rank and file Of the army has greatly improved
In the last few years, and the appearance Of the
young men would certainly indicate thix His
remark that 1T il nov much harder to get
into the service than to get out OF it'' pithily
expresses the changed condition of things
The men are well treated and seem to be con-
tented.
non-commissioned officers life which requires
work and plenty Of It, He 10 required 10 thor
oushly study his duty from The 'books = well
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GREENLEAFS POINT.
The Arsenal Grounds and Their His
tory.
WHERE A FORT ONCE STOOD.

Place That Witnessed Many Li-eIy Scenes
During Two Wharf.-The Old Pcnitentiary
and the Burial Place OF j. Wilkes Booth
The Present Garrison of the Washington
Barracks.
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A Small Philosophsr.

from the Detroit free Press.
She was sturdy little woman Of eight years
or thereabouts, comfortably but poorly dressed
and carrying . big market basket on her little
arm. Her face was pressed close to . window
pane, inside Of which we're Christmas dolls in
their holiday hnery. A lady who vas noticing
the little one inquired,
would you like to have one Of thoss dolls 70
play WITH"
.No'm," answered the child after moms.rs
consideration.
'sWhy not2
''shouldn't have time 70 play With II"
"What can little girl Ike you have 10 DOR
g" takes care OF baby and does NE maxkstin'
for tho family"
''Then you wouldnt care for delir'
'Nom. II can't qurril an make nm NE 4
real baby. ] like 70 look at EN- In there best {"
The unconscious bit of wisdom In The child's
answer had been voiced BY grsatsr philoso-
pher, who. whom he looked into the hon Mn
dows, accustomed himself 70 say:
"HcW many things there ere thaA q nss
want"
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siashinE work n the Huh.

From the Boston Record.
There was shaving contest In 6omerville
last night and the victorious barber shaved .
man and ran 100 yards in minute and Is Sec
onds. His opponent did It In Is second iess, but
lost ON account Of giving two cuts to the un-
happy man he shaved. Il must have been pretty
tough ON the two mon who had their faces
scrapsd.
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THE POST HEADQUARTERS.

As you advance along the eastern wplks the
bright light yellow new coats il which The
buildings are nqw clothed have a pleasing
effect on the vision. The frs. building passed
Is the guard house, with its 7igilant sentinel
pacing mp and down in 'front.' Next comes the
large. solid looking headquarters building,
where Col Livingston and Adjutant Birkham
have their offices. and where the business of the
post Is transacted. This Is truly busy spot
view OF the clerical labor required at post
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The long-expoeted production Of Gilbert and
Coliisrs' new opera, ''1he Mountebsnk," at the
Lyric Thsatss In London, has again boon post
pened.
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Ten deaths from Tie grip were rspsrtpd %
the New YsFk board q health ysSSsrday e
egainst twelve on the preceding day. 0fx vsro
N tenenent houses aald fouS u pgfva4o housuA