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The National tribune., 1892-10-20
THE SUPREME COURT.
Justice Shiras Takes the Oath-The Court to
Attend the Dctlicatory Services at Chicago.

Justice Shiras Takes the Oath-The Court to
Attend the Dctlicatory Services at Chicago.
The opening session of the October term of
the United States Supreme Court began on
Monday Oct. 10. Exactly ct noon the mem.
bers of the court We're announced and took
their seats. Chief Justice Fuller announced
that it gaye him pleasure TO state that since
the adjournment the vacancy on the bench had
been filled by the appointment of George Shiras
jr., of Pennsylvania, and that Mr.. Shiras was
present and ready to take the OATH The COM
mission of Judge Sbiras was then read by the
court, and then the new Justice arose aud read
the oath, in which he swore to do exact justice
to ali in accordance with the Constitution and
laws of the United States, according to the best
of his ability. $50 help you God" added the
cle,k, to which the new Justice nodded aftirma-
lively, and he was then conducted to his seat.
The Chief Justice stated that no business
would be transacted until the following day. as
the Court would Immediately adjourn for the
purpose of paying their respects to the Presi-
dent. They then went to the White House in
carriages where they were received by Presi-
dent Harrison i'll an informal manner, spending
half an hour at the Mansion.
At subsequent meeting of the Court 1t was
determined that they would proceed to Chicago
in body and take part in the dedicatory SER
vices attending the opening of the Columbian
Exposition, which takes place Oct. 81.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
CAPT, SAMUEL l.. BARR DEAD.

Capt. Samuel l. Barr, OF Cavour, 5. D., died
at the residence of his cousin in Washington,
on Monday Oct. 10, of heart failure. He WAS a
native of Delaware. formerly residing at New
Castle in that State. DR.. Barr was 53 years
old, and was son of the late Capt. Barr, U. s.
Army. He was appointed Second Lieutenant,
5th U. S. Inf, in October, 1861; promoted
First Lieutenant in April, 1863. Captain in
October. 1866, and was honorably mustered out
OF service in January 1871. After leaving the
Army he commenced the practice of medicine
in South Dakota. Mrs. Barr, who was await
ing the return of her husband at Cavour, was
completely Frustrated by the news OF the Cap
tain's DEATH
He was buried under the auspices of the De-
partment of the Potomac GAR. at Arlington
National Cemetery, on Thursday Oct. IS, with
military honors, the Department Chaplain Off
ciating, in one of the most beautiful sites in the
picturesque grounds.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
LIBBY PRISON INCIDENT.
A Meeting of Men Who Had Not Seen On
Another in Nearly 80 Years.

A Meeting of Men Who Had Not Seen Ono
Another in Nearly 30 Years.
There were many peculiar and happy meet
ings between old soldiers during the late Ma
tional Eucampment at Washington, but Maj.
Marion Il. Anderson, late of the 51st Ind,
probably had the strangest experience of ali,
and it happened in this way. A notice was
published Of the Reunion of the 51st Ind. Oh
Sept %, which came to the attention of an ex-
Confederate, who lives at a considerable dis
lance from Washington, in the South, and
caused him considerable surprise and pleasure
when he saw Maj. Andersons name among
those reported as participating He at once
communicated with the Major and found that
he WAC the man he wished to see, and an in
terpiew was arranged.
Accordingly the gentleman came to Wash
ngton, and he and the Major came together for
the first time since the night Of Dec. II, 1863
and this meeting would be impossible to de-
scribe. This visitors name is withheld for
good and sufficient reasons. But on the night
of Dec II 1863 this visitor TO the Major took
his own life into his hands and aided the Major
to make his successful and perilous escape from
Libby Prison, Richmond, Va, to the Union
lines He was one of the guards on duty at
the prison. After the escape was discovered
the guard was arrested and condemned to die,
but he too escaped, and after great hardsbips
reached the Union lines. He came nearly 100
miles to see lis old friend.
The Major only wishes he was now a mil
lionaire, that his pocket-booiS was equal to
his wishes, and he would load his friend and
helper in the time of need with the good things
Of this life After spending several hours in
talking over the past, the visitor left for his
distant home, carrying with him the love aud
lifelong friendship Of him whom he had come
SO far 20 see.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
CAPT. o. H. ROSS DEAD.
A Gallant Soldier and Cousin of Gen. Grs
Passes Quietly Away.

A Gallant Soldier and Cousin of Gen. Grant
Passes Quietly Away.
Capt Orlando Hopkins Ross, for many years
a resident of Washington, and trusted and
efficient clerk in the Third Auditors Office,
Treasury Department, died at his homo on
Twenty. first street northwest, ut $50 a. M,
on Thursday. Oct -, of heart disease con-
tracted in the service. Capt. Ross was in the
57th year of his age.
In May 1861, Capt. Ross enlisted in Co d,
goth H., and rendered such good service that he
was promoted through the various grades, until
Oct. !. 1862 when he was made Second Lieu
tenant of his company. In March, 1863 he
was promoted Captain and Aid de Camp, and
assigned TO duty on tho staff Of his cousin,
Gen. U. S. Grant where he served with credit
until September, 1864. when he resigned his
commission because of failing health.
When Grant began his campaign for the re-
duction of Forts Henry and DonelsOn, Capt.
Ross was detailed as the Military Mail Agent
for the Army of tho Tennessee, and the boys of
that army were indebted to him, and the gal
liant corps which he collected at Grants Head
quarters by details from the various regiments,
for the prompt delivery Of their mail matter
from loved ones at homo. At the battle of
Shiloh Ross on duty, and had his mail in
tho log hut on The bank Of the river at the
Landing, aud all who were there at the time
will remember that they got their mail promptly
on Monday evening. April 7, 1862, notwith-
standing The fact that the greatest battle Of the
war up to that time had been raging for the
past two days.
IL was Capt. Ross's boast that while he was
Military Mail Agent for the Army of tho Ten
nessee he never lost mail by capture, and
only one or two by accidents from the sinking
or burning OF STEAMBOATS,, as his agents were
instructed TO keep with their mal-bags and
eat and sleep with them in sight. AS soon as
the army would ad vance Ross would get
or wagon and follow up immediately, often
running great risk of capture. but although he
had many narrow escapes, he never fell Into the
encmy's clutches
He has been prominent in Grand Army
circles at the Capital for many years, and has
filled many prominent positions. He was
member of Burnside Post, 8. and the Loyal
Legion. The remains were buried with mill
tary honors at Arlington National Cemetery on
Sunday, Oct. l6 Capt. Ross leaves widow, o
son and three daughters and al adopted son.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
OUR EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.

The report of the Bureau of Statistics for
August shows that the value Of imports of mer-
chandise into the United States for that month
was dutiable, $37.7S8, Dab; free of duty, S39,-
All ,S79; total, $77,2OO,l2T. In August. 1881,
che valnea dn liable, $50. $40 go; free of duty,
s35,3l2, ISL total, $50, 9o3 360. For eight
months ended Aug. 81, this year, the total
value of imports of merchandise was $3.50. 454,-
082 against sS5656l1, All in the same period the
previous year. The exports Of domestic mer-
chandsc in August amounted to s63 307, $50, of
which $i2. 5S3, $50 were of manufactures. In
August, 1891. the exports were $7l,4A.973,
manufactures being $14,S14.454. Exports for
the eight months ended Aug. 81 aggregated
1891 ,702 067 in the same period last year,
$545, $780, 100.
The imports of gold and silver coin bullion
in August we're ST. 1893 1855; exports, $9,411 ,552
In the month Of August 45,472 immigrants
landed in the United States, 800 more than in
the same month Of 1891.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
A HIGH-LlFE SCANDAL.
The Wife of Navy Surgeon Found in
Compromising Position.

| DR.. Samuel ii. Dickson has been Surgeon
| in the United States Navy since 1875. and for
over u year past has resided on / street north
west being OH duty at Headquarters Marine
Corps at the Marine Barracks. DR.. Dickson
has handsome wife, and both being social in
their natures. have given some charming enter
| tanments at their hosptable home. Mrs.
Dickson is a fine horss woman, belongs to the
Dumblane Hunt Club, and was often seen
mounted on handsome horse at the Hunt
Gibbs meets.
Hubert Carter is an Eugislman about 30
years of age, who owns large tract of land in
Virginia not far from Washington, which is
devoted TO shcepraising, while the headquar-
ters Of that gentleman arc ia Washington,
where he goes into the best society He is also
a member of the Dumblane Club. and it was
there lie met Mrs. Dickson, and afterwards be-
came frequent guest of the Doctor and his
wife.
1t now seems that DR.. Dickson became sus
picious of his wife and Carter and recently be-
came impressed with the idea that she was
receiving undue attention from him. and he
employed a detective to watch Mrs. Dickson's
movements. Very recently tho detective mott
fed Dr. Dickson that his wife was with Carter
at the National Hotel corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue and Sixth street, and tho Doctor got
couple of friends and went to the hotel. where
they found that tho gentleman and lady had
recently dined and were at that moment in
Carter's room. The Doctor and his friends
proceeded to the room. knocked for admission,
and Carter came to the door. They found tho
Doctors wife, dressed in street costume with
her hat on, hut much confused at the Sudden
appearance of her husband aud her friends
The Doctor called the atten ton of his friends
to the situation, told them this was all he
wished of them. and started to leave tho room.
As he was passing out the door, however, he went
by Carter and vigorously slapped his face,
which indignity was not resented. 1t is be-
leved in fashionable circles that DIR. Dickson
will apply at once for divorce He was mar
ried several years ago to his wife, who is the
daughter of = wealthy lawyer of Baltimore,
just after his return from duty in Japan.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
GEN. wHlTFIELp,s RESIGNATION.
Its Formal Acceptance Last Week by the
Postmaster General.


Postmaster General.
The resignation of Hon. Smith A. Whitfield
Of the position of First Assistant Postmaster
General WAS formally accepted by Postmaster
General Wanamaker on Wednesday. Oct. IL.
1t is not probable that the vacancy will be
filed until after the elections In accepting
Mr.. Whitfeld's resignation the Postmaster
General said:
Il have the honor to ac1 nowledge receipt Of
your personal letter Of Oct. A. covering letter
to the President presenting your resignation
as First Assistant Postmaster General, which
was duly transmitted to the President and ae-
cepted. l AIN requested by tho President to
express to you his appreciation of tho ability
and fidelity with which you have discharged
tho duties of the office.
may also personally add my profound re-
greet that the Postotiice is to lose the valuable
service of an acknowledged expert in postal
matters. whose energy and faithfuncss have
contributed so much to the betterment OF the
service since your appointment on the 18th OF
March. 1889. | shall always regard with salts
faction my most agreeable official association
with you, and beg to assure you of my con-
timed friendship aud good wishes for your
success in your future work"
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
BOULEVARD TO BALTIMORE.

BOULEVARD TO BALTIMORE.
The Capital and MaryIand's Principal City
Shortly to be COINS. cted by an Electric Rail
way.
The enterprise of connecting Washington and
Baltimore with grand boulevard and electric
railway is finally assured, as preliminary work
has begun and within the next 30 days eight
corps of engineers will be put on the ground to
survey the route. Tho electric read Will be con-
structed with double track, which will be stone
ballasted the same as steam railroads, which
will admit of the running of cars and trains ut
the highest rate Of peed. The boulevard will
be patterned the same as the one connecting ST.
Paul aud Minneapolis, MINI.
The route of entrance into Washington has
already been decided upon. Last week VIM.
A. Shedd, one Of the engineers of the Rock
Creek Electric Railway Company, had II consul
tation with District Commissioner Rossel as to
the right Of way over Rhode Island avenue. Tie
proposed route begins at point where Rhode Ia
land avenue. ifeXteuded would in tersect Fourth
street northeast, rs extended due north, thence
along said avenue extended To the point of in
tersection with the northeast boundary limo of
the District of Columbia. On Tuesday, Oct. II,
a party OF engineers began The survey of tie
Washington end of the route.
There are two ways Of entrance into Bati-
more under consideration, but it is said that
the upper portion of Spring Gardens aud Os-
tend and Rigeley streets, following the line Of
the old Washington turnpike.
This is the most gigantic Of all the enter
prises projected in the way of electric roads
The matter has been discussed for several years.
but not until the last Congress gave the COM
pany right Of way into the District was the
connecting link forged. As chartered under
the laws of Maryland the corporation was
known as the Baltimore and Washington Turn
pike and Tramway Company. Some OF the
weathiest citizens of Maryland are interested
in this enterprise.
The act of Incorporation provides that the
capital stock shall be $4,000, in shares of $50
each. with authority to increase the capital stock
to $500 600 The President and Directors were
empowered TO make turnpike road not less
than so feet wide, OF which 40 feet may be an
artificial road of stone gravel or other hard
substance. An additional width Of 40 feet for a
tramway was also allowed.
number of the wealthy men of Washington
| are interested also in this big enterprise When
this line is completed it is proposed to make
the run from Washington to Baltimore in 40
minutes
The Washington company has been formed,
| and all the needed capital subscribed. The
| possibilities of tho road are great. 1t will run
| through some of the finest country in Mary
land, and will be another link to draw tho
| suburbs closer to Washington, and give those
| who prefer suburban homes rapid transit.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
COLLECTOR REpRrMANpEp.

The Secretary of the Treasury has written .
letter to Deputy Collector NGComas. who ID
Ins him sl s.ssrss
his action In allowing the steamer Muenchen
to enter the port of Baltimore without author.
ity from the Treasury Department., and in vic.
lation OF the Presidents order Of Sept. !, i'm.
posing quarantine of 20 days on all vessels
carrying Immigrants from suspected ports, OK
cept In case where the Secretary Of the Treas
ury deems such detention unnecessary. The
Acting Secretary has rspripanded him for his
action, and will continue the Investigation In
order to ascertain whether all the facts have
been disclosed.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
A RESIGNATION NOT ACCEPTED.

Secretary of State John w. Foster has re-
ceiysd the resignation of United States Consul
Charles F. Johnson, located at Hamburg, Ger
many, but has declined to accept it. The resig-
nation was brought about by misunderstood
ing OIL the part of Consul Johnson. There
were, it seems, reports printed abroad that Mr..
johnson had fed from Hamburg from fear of
the cholera, while the fact was that his de-
parturs was on account of an injury received
in an accident, from which he suffered greatly,
together with an attack of dyseHtery, and that
he was ordered by his physician to leave Ham
burg. This explanation was made to the De-
partment by friends of the Consul, hence this
action on the part of Secretary Foster.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
A SHAM BATTLE.

Brig Gen. Ordway, commanding the Dis.
trict Militia. issued orders for general drill
of entire brigade, which commenced on Mon
day, Oct. II, and will wind up on Friday, Oct.
81 with sham battle. On the first two day.
of the drill the troops were instructed in en-
bark ing and disemb arking from railroad trains,
the disembarking being under the assump-
ton of threatened opposition to it.
All this drill will wind up Oh Columbus Day,
Oct 81. by the troops being exercised in the
methods of attack and defense. Twenty five
rounds of blank cartridge will be issued to
each man, and one half of the brigade will un-
dertake to drive the other half out of selected
position.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT.
A Fiye-DoIlar Silver Certificate Recently
Put in Circulation,


The Chief of the Secret Service Division OF
the Treasury Department announces that new
counterfeit So silver certificate was put in cir
culation in Chicago on Oct. II, which he de-
seribes as follows:
1t has the new back and Is of the series 1891,
check-letter G.; Rosecrans, Register; Nebeher,
Treasurer.
The paper is fair, and is an imitation Of the
Few distinctive distributed-fber paper used by
the Government, the fiber being initiated in
blue and pink ink by the use of pen.
The face of the note bears slight impression,
which gives the numbering, though good. .
heavy appearance.
The portrait of Gen. Grant ia poor, the nose
being broad and fiat. The lettering, with few
exceptions, Is good. and the small scalloped seal
is excellent in workmanship and color. The
green on the back of the note is very light and
has blue tinge, and the geometric lines are SO
untrue and indistinct that little scrutiny re-
veals the false character of the note.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
FINALLY GOT THEIR DIPLOMAS.

At the regular commencement of the Howard
University last Spring quite number of d.
plomas were withheld from the graduating
class because Of some trouble between them
and the Principal of the preparatory class
They failed or refused to deliver their orations
and therefore their sheepskins were not given
them. After about four months of quiet re-
Election on both sides. the matter was quietly
adjusted, and on Friday. Oct. IA, the University
enjoyed what might be termed a postscript
commencement the students delivered their
postponed orations, and their diplomas were
handed them by DR.. Rankin, President of the
University.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
VETERANS I'm THE CITY.

Hugh P. Hoare 18th n. Y. National Guard,
and 1st N. Y. Marine Art. an inmate of the
Dayton CO., Soldiers Home, and who is also
Delegate to the Sixth Annual Encampment CT
the Union Veterans Union, called at the office
of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE last week on his
way back to Ohio aud said he would furnish
us from time to time news regarding the Union
Veterans Union of the Department of Ohio.
Comrade Hoare will attend the Encampment of
the U.Y.U. at Akron this week.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
CYaT OF THE CORRIDORS.

Last week President Harrison issued his
warrant for, the surrender of Rudolf Erwig TO
the German authorities, who is wanted in
Dusseldorf to answer charge of forgery.
Erwig eluded the German officers and took
refuge in the United States.
a*x
The tax list for 1892 3 fled in Indianapolis
o few days ago by Benjamin Harrison shows
an increase in the value of the personal prop.
erty of the President during the past year of
5000. President Harrison owns up, all told,
TO $23,659 worth Of taxable property in IL
dianapols.
Attorney General Miller has directed John
Ruhm, United States District Attorney for the
Middle District of Tennessee, to vigorously
prosecute lie men implicated in the killing of
Deputy United States Marshals Cardwell and
Mather, as he proposes to break up such law
lessness if possible.
Senator Calvin S. Brice, of Ohio, has con-
cluaed FIVE years lease of the old Corcoran
Mansion, on the north side of Lafayette Park,
In Washington, and is having il put in more
habitable condition than formerly II will be
nearly two months before the Senator and his
family viii have occasion to occupy the man.
sion.
-
Comrsde Martin Conboy. the well-kuown
messenger al Police Headquarters in Washing
ton, YVES recently presented one Of the medals
Of honor awarded by Congress under the act of
Congress OF March 3. 1863. Comrade Conboy
was q Second Lieutenant in the 37th N Y.
and the medal is awarded him for distinguished
conduct at the battle of Williamsburg, Va,
May 10, 1862.
John English. an old soldier inmate of the
Hampton Soldiers Home, was brought by the
steamer Lady Of the Lake to Washington on
Wednesday, Oct. IL, suffering with dislocation
OF the shoulder. 1t appears that the veteran
was on his way to Washington for the purpose
Of hnrrying up his pension claim. and in board
ing the steamer fell and injured himself Upon
tie arrival Of the boat at Washington he was
taken TO the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment
Mai Rossell, the Engineer Commissioner OF
the District, left Washington on Wednesday
Oct IL, for his annual vacation. He goes direc,
TO Memphis Tenn, and during his stay there
will inspect the Government works along the
Mississippi lormerly under his charge He in
tends returning via Chicago. and expects TO be
In the Lake City during dedicatory exercise.
incident to tie Worlds Fair. he will be abseni
about three weeks. During his absence Capt
Idsk viii act in his stead.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
FIFTY HORSES BURNED TO DEATH.
Flame Spread too Rapidly to Permit of Their
Rescue.

Flames Spread too Rapidly to Permit of Their
Rescue.
An alarm Of fire was turned in shortly after
midnight on Tuesday. Oct. IL, caused by the
burning of large wooden stable and store.
house, tho property of T. w. Riley, at + street
between Tenth aud Eleventh streets southwest.
In these stables were So horses, used by Riley
in his coal, lumber, and wharf business. and 81
Of these poor animals were cremated being I'M
able to get out of the burning building, so
suddenly did the flames spread, as the houses
were stocked with quantities of hay and other
combustible material. The two animals that
did escape being burned to death were released
by the burning OF their halter-straps, and
dashed into the streets with the still burning
ropes attached to them. One OF these teams
was a handsome pair Of driving horses. which
were valued by their owner 81 $500.
The fire. started in the northeast corner Of the
buildings at place where the hay loft windows
were open and only few feet from tho ground,
and it is supposed that some tramp or other
person in the habit Of sleeping there set the
place on FIRE with their Pipe or cigaret. The
flames spread with great rapidity, and were
soon commun icated to the other buildings
The great rosy glare illuminated the entire
river front and sent great rolling masses of
smoke high into the air, the falling showers Of
sparks threatening the lumber yards stables
and wharf property in the neighborhood. Tho
Fire Department worked diligently aud pre-
vented a spread Of the eonhagration, but the
stables were all burned to the ground large
number of wagons were in the shed and about
the yard, but most Of them were saved by be-
ing hauled away from the burning buildings to
places Of safety. Riley's loss will be $40. 600
s., 600 of which II covered by insurance.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20

When Baby was slok We gave her Cas,oria.
When she was Child. she cried for Castcria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children sine gave them Castoria.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
AYERS
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