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old mortars made in It'll and captured from
the British in the revolutionary war. Stamped
upon them is the English crown and the letters
"G. H." and hgure ''2' in monogram. The
reading OF the monogram is king George H.
The bucksAin coat and Indian scouting flag
hanging in the southwest corner are souvenirs
OF the Modoc war Of 1873. The purpose is to
make this museum one of the attractive
features of the home. 1t ia IN charge of
Ordnance Sergt. Joseph Mas, who is greatly
interested III its success. Sergt. Mas joined
the army in 1852 and took part in the Indian
fighting in Texas and New Mexico up to 1853
He served in battery NJ, fourth artillery, dur
ing the late war.
The Scott and Sherman buildings are really
one structure, though built at different times
The whole. when viewed from the east or west
resembles the outlines of the capital letter II.
The King building is used for dormitory
purposes exc usiyely. and stands imme diately
east of tue Scott-Sherman buildings. 1t il a
plain brick structure and was named after
Capt. njamm King. the first secretary and
building 1t is the oldest structure in the
grounds. Nlnety-fve inmates are quartered
here. among them being the colored veterans.
The power house is immed iately east Of the
King building, while south of it are the work
shops, fruit gardens, conservatory, &c.
West Of Scott building is the Anderson build
ing, which was named in honor Of the brave
and true Robert Anderson Of Fort Sumter fame
1t was named after Gen. Anderson in recogni-
| ton Of his work for the establishment of the
home. This building is also known as .Presi.
dents Cottage" because Of its having been the
summer residence of some Of our Presidents
Buchanan, Lincoln, Johnson. Hayes and Arthur
occupied it at different times during their
terms of Office. The assassination conspira.
tors had plotted to abduct MIR. Lincoln from
here II 1864. but were foiled in the attempt II
was once the ountry'residence Of the Riggs
family, and was built more than three-quarters
OF century ago. Thirty-four inmates, includ.
ing the band, are quartered here.
The Sheridan building Is the solid square
surrounded by balconies, standing west Of the
library structure, and was named after the late
Gen. p. II. Sheridan, who was president of the
board of managers Of the home when this
building was erected. The theater and lecture
ali is IN this building, which also accomno-
dates 134 inmates with sleeping quarters. 1t is
the most popular Of the home dormitories, all
OF Its appointments being first-class.
The library building is the ornamental struc-
ture immediately north of the sherman build
ing. 1t contains reading rooms and other an
propriate conveniences. In it is a respectable
number OF books. some 5000 volumes, the read
ing room being we'll supplied with newspapers
and periodicals, there being on the tables forty
two current weekly and three daily newsps-
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A ESQUE BRIDGE.

in the land for the disabled and INDECENT vol
unteers of the late war, but this is tie only one
devoted to the wants Of the regulars.
THE GOVERNING BOARD.
The general supervision and financial ad.
ministration Of the home are placed by Con.
gress in the board Of missoners. composed
Of the following officers Of the army, tex
oficio:" The general in-chief commanding the
army, the surgeon general, the commissary
general. the adjutant general the quartermas-
ter general. the judge advocate general and
the governor Of the home-seven in all Both
Gen. sherman and Sheridan have acted as
president Of the board.
THE PRESENT COMMISSIONERS.
The present board is composed as follows
Maj. John II. schofeld, president; Brig. Gen.
John c. Kelton, governor Of the home, and
Brig. Gems. Richard N. Batchelder, Beekman,
Du Barry, Charles Sutherland and David G.
Swain.
deputy governor, an assistant surgeon,
hospital steward and chaplains are also pro-
vided for the home
Every inmate Of the home ia entitled by Law
to suitable uniform at the expense Of the
institution. This uniform is similar to what he
wore while in the army, viz, dark blue
blouse or coatee with vest of same color, anG
light blue pants, with good hat or cap, pair
Of shoes aud comfortable Undertaking. He
nay wear the stripes, service chevrons or other
insignia Of his rank that he wore while in the
military service Of his country.
REGULATIONS AND DIscIpLINE.
The officers and inmates of the home are
subject to the ''rules and articles OF war;" de-
signed to protect the good and restrain the
bad code of regulations for the govern
ment Of the inmates is now in force, which was
prepared by the governor OF the home and ap-
proved by the Secretary Of War. In order to
pres proper discipline in the home the in
mates are organized into squads and compa-
MES, with due proportion Of sergeants and
corporsls assigned to each. These non-com-
missioned officers are paid u small compensa-
ton for their services.
There are two roll calls each day, CORE
spending with reveille and tattoo
Inmates Of the home are not permitted to
introduce any kind of liquor within its in
closures. and a violation of this regulation is
deemed sufficient cause for dismissal from the
institution.
The inmates are required to perform such
duties in and about the building and grounds
az. in the judgment OF the governor, their age,
physical condition aud abilities will allow.
the homo
In addition 20 good food each inmate Is sup
piled v1sk good bed aud such rscssAti0n y
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100; married men who sleep outside, II; Whit
ney Avenue Gate House l.

100; married men Who sleep outside, II: Whit
ney Avenue Gate House, l.
West and southwest OF the Anderson build
Ing, on West drive. south of the Scott or Eagle
gate, are the houses occupied as residences and
ofnces by the officers OF the home. They are
named In their order. from north TO south. as
follows: Treasures office governors deputy
governors and treasurers and surgeons resi-
dences The two last named officers occupy q
double building.
The gardeners cottage stands a little south
OF the Scott building. while the hospital stew
ards cottage 10 opposite the northwest corner
of Barnes Hospital
The chapel stands q short distance to the
southwest of the Scott building Ii is built of
Seneca stone and is a neat little structure
There are two vestry rooms and a movable
altar. Services are held on SUNDAYS under the
auspices of three different denominations-the
Roman Catholics in the morning, Lutherans at
midday and Episcopaians in the evening.
THE SCOTT STATUE.
The statue Of Gen. Scott occupies command
inr site down near Ivy gate. 1t is ten feet high
and was erected in 1874 by the home at cost
Of $4,000 Mr.. Lsunt Thompson, an Ameri-
can, is the sculptor OF this statue, which the
great artist Franklin Simmons recently de-
District Of Columbia.
Aioth tuo ecIEdco lOOhinS SCUM splenulu
view is presented. On the right away in the
misty distance, are the old Virginia hills, ard
as the eye moves toward the left Fort Myer,
Arlington, Fairfax Seminary and Alexandria
pass before you in succession. The city. the
Capitol, the monument and the Potomac are in
full view. Toward the left. beyond the Ana
costa and st. Elizabeth, the hills of Prince
Georges are presented in all their loneliness
On clear day Fort Washington, some fourteen
miles away, is clearly discernible from here.
THE HENRY WILSON MONUMENT
This modes: but interesting testimonial to
the character of a good man. the late Henry
Wilson Of Massac husctts, stands in the shade Of
the southeast corner of the chapel The fol-
lowing is inscribed thereon: Henry Wilson,
the soldiers friend. Died Vice President Of
the United States November %. 1875. Erected
by the enlisted men of the army"
THE HosTITAL.
Barnes Hospital is situated on a pretty, ele-
waited piece Of ground down toward the middle
Of the Enclosure. 1t is model institution Of
the kind, with accommodations for about 100
patients. The running expences are about
$4,000 year.
North of the hospital building are the ambu-
lance and carriage house. while the dead house
is on the east and the pump house on the west
The Wood farm $50 called because the tract
was purchased from a Mr.. Mood is northeast of
the hospital, over near the Hardwood road. 1t
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A KITE TRAVELS 400 MILES.
One Sent Up at Ocean Grove Found In viz
ginia-

ginia.
Samuel ID. Y. Burr Of Central avenue, Plain
field, n. j.. is lover OF outdoor sports and II
much interested in kite flying saws the New
York World On the first day Of this month,
while he and his family were at Ocean Grove.
he went down TO the beach with some bows 20
indulge in his favorite psstime. A stiff or
shore breeze was blowing and numerous aerial
messengers were sent aloft.
He decided to inscribe his name and address
on one of the kites, together with the name Of
the place, the date and hour, and send it on q
voyage OF discovery. he found the handle Of
an old broom near by, FRONT which he cut q
piece about twelve inches long. This he tied
TO the kite string about $50 feet from the kite
in such a way 20 form q drag. When all was
ready he raised the kite and placing the wooden
drag on the surface OF the water Il held tine Kite
steady and the breeze soon carried IL out OF
sight
About a week later Mr.. Burr received letter
dated Norfolk, Va, which stated that the kite
had been captured st Bradfords Point Fishery,
Princess Anne county. Va, At 9 an. septem-
Der 8. 1t was in perfect condition and still fy-
ing when caught. As il had started on its Jour
ney at 1890 pm. September I, IL had been hy-
ing nearly two days and during this time had
gone about 400 miles, first due east, then. as the
wind changed, south, then west until captured.
Mr.. Burr at once sent for the kite and 10
reached him few days later in perfect condi-
ton. Ii is one OF the ordinary paper kind, and
its total cost, including the linen cord with
which il was flown, was just cents.
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Rockville Academy was reared under his super
1ntendence He sleeps. after prudent usefu
plous life, beside his wife-the Orphans Asy-
ium In Washington his unassuming labor Of
rove. MS remembrance shall perish from the
dust, and he shall have no name in the street,
he Shall neither have son nor nephew among
ings.'"
Mrs. Breckenridge died September II, 1917.
In the ffty-second year of her age and her re-
mains rest beside her husbands. and at her
left lies their daughter Mary
inc original purchase for the home COM
Prseo Zoo acres, and was made in 1850.
THE BUILDINGS.
The main or Scott build ing was erected in
1851. The expenses. including the cost of the
ground, were paid out of the $500, 900 indem-
nifty levied by Gen. Scott on the City of Mexico
FOR the violation Of truce. This money was
appropriated by Congress, but since that time
all expenses incurred for the improvement and
maintenance Of the home have been paid out
OF the funds Of the institution.
This, the original building is in the northern
and of the grounds, and was named in honor Of
the founder OF the home. 1t was constructed
OF marble after the old Norman style, and
measures 200 feet front. This wing has recently
undergone important notifications, an sdd-
tional story having been erected at an expense
OF some 900, and now presents a very hand
some, imposing appearance. The tai
cap stones have cut into them emblems Of the
different arms of the service. The interior is
admirably arranged One very floor are ba tn
and wash rooms, furnished with all the modern
convenlences. One hundred and sixty-two in-
mates find comfortable quarters here. fine
view of the city and the country beyond is pre-
sented from the tower. The sergeant ma for 8
office is in the front basement Here ali the
records OF the home except those relating to
the finances are kept MIR. Thomas Evans has
had charge Of this important Office for the last
twelve years. He first entered the army IN
1850, and served throughout the late war in the
second Rhode Island infantry. He is popular
with his old comrades and every one who visits
his office leaves it with a good word for the
center Is an addition sixty feet long, which is
used FOR mess purposes.
During the rebel general Early's investmen
OF Washington, in 1864, there was a signal sta
ton on the top of this building.
Connecting with this addition on the north
Is the new Sherman building. This building
was named in honor of the late Gen. W. I.
Sherman, the first president Of the board Of
managers upon Its reorganization in 1888.
The billiard room is in the northwest corner
of this building The dormitory. which &C
commodities l24 inmates, is supplied with all
the. modern conveniences
In the basement in the northeast corner is
the ordnance museum. established by the late
commandant, Gen. Wilcox. which contains
some interesting relics, such as old models of
firearms. sabers, &c. Among them are two
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veteran regulars who have, by long service
earned the right to ease. or by injuries or dis
ease contracted in the line of duty. have be-
come incapacitated for the active life of a SOL
der in the field.
The home was originally called MILITARY
Asylum" and the idea Of establishing it was
conceived by Gen. Scott shortly after the close
OF the Mexican war, in lS46. 1t was intended
as home for the soldiers both volunteer and
regular, of that war who should become dis
aoled or INDECENT. But its humanities soon
became 30 apparent that it was decided to en-
large Its scope and place it upon q permanent
basis. And it is now devoted to the care of en-
listed men of the regular army Of all wars
In which the country has participated who
have served honestly and faithfully for twenty
years, or who have been wounded in the serv-
Ice, or have been disabled by disease con-
tracted in the line of their duty so as to unfit
them for rendering further military service or
for earning a competence by their own labor.
and to extend charitable help to such as are
entitled to the benefits OF the home, but can
not reside at the home itself
Sailors and marines are denied the benefits
OF the home, they do not contribute to its
support. but they are entitled to the benefits
Of the volunteer homes
This home was the first institution of the
kind ever founded. There are several homes
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8. ID. Sturgis, colonel FIRST cavalry breve,
major general U. S. A, July 2, 1881, to May is,
1885.
Henry L Hunt, brevet major general o. g,
A., May Is, 1855, to September IS, 1885.
r. Caflin, captain q. S. A., deputy governor
May g. 1856.
Henry L Hunt brevet major general o. g.
A.. May &c, 1886, to February Is, 1883
U. y. Wilcox. brigadier general, retired,
from February %, 1883.
John c. kelton, brigadier general, retired,
since
These beautiful grounds, which are open 70
the public every day in the year, should be
trsversed from every direction One never
tires OF the varied scenes. At every turn some
thing pleasing attracts the eye.
They are situated about three miles north of
the Capitol, being a mile above Florida ave-
nue. There are i've public entrances 70 the
park, VIZ; Lake or Whitney avenue gate. on
the west side, by way Of Whitney avenue: wv
and Scott or Eagle gates, on the north. by vay
OF Rock Creek Church road, and Sherman ana
wood road
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contained forty acres and was acquired by the
home some fifteen years ago. The old farm
house is occupied by inmates and their fami-
lies. The small house north of the mansion,
which in the old days used for kitchen and
laundry purposes. is also occupied By an in
mate and his family These two buildings and
the lodges at the different gates are the only
accommodations provided in the home for the
families of inmates, and there is great compe-
tition for the places as vacancies occur The
original part of the Wood cottage was built bv
a Col. Doughty more than fifty years ago, from
whom it was purchased by Mr.. Wood
Down in the extreme southern end of the
grounds ia the dairy farm, the group Of build
ings comprising the dairy house, horse and COW
stables and the Corcorap cottage. This farm
was once the property of the late W. ". Cor
coran. and niece Of his, Mrs Thorn. occu-
pied the cottage before the transfer of the
farm to the home, some sixteen years ago
There are go acres in the Corcoran tract thirty
acres of which are under cultivation.
The Corcoran cottage was built about forty
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years ago. 1t is frame building and was pat.
termed after the Swiss style of architecture
The cottage was occupied during the war by
the surgeon in charge Of Hardwood Hospital.
Secretary OF War McCreary of President Hayes
cabinet occupied the cottage one summer with
his family. The southern limit of the home
grounds is just beyond here, the new high
pressure reservoir being outside the fence.
In the middle OF this reservoir is Capitol
spring, which supplied the Capitol with water
before the present Potomac water service was
introduced
The Hardwood Hospital buildings of war
time stood in the clearing Immediately east of
the dairy house.
Thirty odd kinds Of vegetables are raised on
the farm. Mr.. G. W. Ward is now and has been
for the last twenty-eighr years overseer Of the
home farms.
The dairy 10 in charge Of Mr.. Thos. McGrath
who has held this position continuously for the
last twenty-three years He has q fine herd Of
forty-fve Jersey and Holstein cows that supply
the home with all the milk needed. No butter
il made in the dairy.
The home has an excellent brass band. which
was organized in 1885 All the members are
inmates and they receive extra compensation,
1t plays every afternoon, except Saturdays, be-
tween and o'clock, on the Gag sward in
front Of the Anderson building. Also at 10
O'Clock Sunday morning during ..inspection."
1t plays in from. OF the hospital every wednes-
day afternoon between and o'clock. II also
attends all funerals. The home has also . good
drum and hfe corpa
TIE sPRrxo2
The home b wen supplied With good water.
There are several dns springs in the grounds.
the most popular one, perhaps, being on West
drive. little south Of the laksA Il \ called
"Nazyi spring." and viii b pleasantly ~
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the home can afford. and in consideration Of
good conduct the governor may allow HIM 81
month for spending money and may pay
him at the rate OF 25 cents day for such labor
"a he may be able and willing to perform. In
mates permitted to reside outside the limits OF
the home may receive an allowance not to ex-
coed IS a month. The average cost OF main
tanning an inmate of the home IL S176S
The income Of the home is derived from
these sources: l. From a tax Of 1215 cents
Originally Is cents) month on each enlisted
man Of the army. 2. From money due desert
ers 8. From fines imposed. T. From the pro-
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The Breckinridges occupie,
WOOD NUE.

The Breckinridges occupied their farm for
many years. and the family burying ground
occupies pretty knoll ON the opposite side Of
the drive from the Corcoran cottage. Here
rest the remains Of Mr.. and Mrs. Breckenridge
and their daughter Mary, but the graves are
hidden from view by fine growth Of old
cedars. Plain granite slabs mark the graves,
each having an appropriate epitaph The
inscription on the reverend gentlagssn's tomb
IL rather qnaint and reads in part - Follows:
I'm memory of the Rev John Ere.kinsidge,
who died Mey 70, la4i. aged seventy-fve yearA
He WAS the ufst PRESBYTERIAN miuSster in
Warrington city. Supplied tns congregation
~ RadsnsbasG fs near fngty ypasA The
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Prof George @. Robertson Dead.

Prof. George Groom Robertson is dead. he
was born at Aberdeen, Scotland. in 1912, and
graduated from Aberdeen University in 1861
He also studied in London, Paris, Berlin and
Gottingen. He was assistant professor OF Greek
in Aberdeen university from 1854 20 1866, and
he was appointed professor of PHILOSOPHY Of
mind and logic in University College, London,
in 1866. He was also philosophical e,amines
in the Universities Of London, Aberdeen and
Cambridge He edited Grote's posthumous
work, Aristotle, in conjunction with Prof. A.
Balm. and was editor OF Mind, q quarterly ~
view Of psychology and philosophy.
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papers and sixteen magazinea !. -Four Of the
weekIles are in German aud one in French.
Inc daily average number Of inmates visiting
the room is about $50, while the number Of
nooks issued daily will average about forty
TIE DIsrRrBuTIoN OF NMArxa
The following shows the present distribution
OF the inmates in the everal.buildings: Scott
building, l62; sherman building, Ia; Sheridan
building, 81; King building, IS; Anderson build
ING, "a; North Gats Houses Z; Eagle Gsts House,
2; West dass House. 1; Southeast 0ats House,
u married men, old farm house, 6; hospital,
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Indicted for strfngfng Up Iams.

True bills have been found by the grand Jury
at Pittsburg against Col. Hawkins, Lieut. Dol
streator and surgeon Gimm Of the tsnfh rsgi-
ment, N. q. p, for assault and battery in the
Private Iams case. Two indictments we're 70
turned against each Of the defendants. Iams
was hung up by the thumbs and sftsrvsrd
drunmed out Of camp at Homestead for cheer.
ing when the news was received hat AnArohiso
Bergmann had shot Il. @. Prick
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The only cavalry officer of southern birth In
the Union army was Col b T. DAVIS Of the
eigntn New York. He was born in Mississippi
and was killed at Beverly Ford in June. isSS
The longest pontoon bridge ever buils v.s
constructed BY company =, fifteenth New York
volunteers, across the Chickahominy when
Mcclellan withdrew from Harrisops Landing.
No regiment captured 20 much on . sncis
charge - was captured By the nrss Vermont
cavalry u The eassas 81 Cedar ctssk, ossebsr
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NE OF THE PLEAS
ATTEST places about
Washington, an d on o
that has a special inter
est for every one who
has worn Uncle Sans
blue, is n Q Soldiers
Home. Here. in hand
some and conmodious
structures, surrounded
by ample grounds, con-
stituting one of the
most beautiful parks in
the country, dwell the
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&FALL BUSINESS OPENING BRISKLY
~ Bad tailoring Is not in our line We totally
ignore 1t We satisfied that no better tailor
tng BE- had else whore.
Our la-ze and increasing business Is evidence
that we're pleasing. our patrons
New S1itings. 1Touserings and OvercoatineB
ready.
J. FRED GATCHEL Gate of Keen's),
40s l2th st W. next to James \. Davis Sons.
ssl33m
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SUBSCRIPTION TO The STAR during En-
campment Week, sent anywhere In the United
States, outside Of Washington, costs only fifteen
Genus. II WIZ be magnificent souvenir of the
Encampment
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THEIR WARFAREOVE
Where Veterans of Unole Sans Army
Find Peace and Rest.
THE OLD SOLDIERS HOME.

Handsome Structures and Beautiful Park
Which They Can Call Their Own-A His
tory Of the Institution and Description of
tho Grounds and Buildings Belonging to It.
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