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Life Saving by Electricity.

From TIRE Chicago Tribune.
It lie pleasing to note as a set-otf to the adop-
ton of electricity for the execution Of criminals
in this country tina. an arrangement has been
devised which viii probably be the means Of
saving more lives than viii be taken BY the
new mode Of capital punishment oficiAi
statistics show that q large number Of
people meet their death every year from
mistakes on the part OF chemists in the
preparation OF prescriptions and in the
sale of poisons. and no preosution hitherto
taken seems 60 effect Q material reduction In
fatalities from these causes. Among recent In
yentions is poison cupboard, which excludes
the possibility Of such errors with absolute GER
tainty by means Of an electrical safety contriv-
ance. The cupboard has q number OF com
partments closed by shutters and each contain
ing bottle. The current is supplied by Le-
clanche battery, the conductors being 90
arranged that they run past each compart-
mert, terminating finally In the armature Of .
relay This armature in 9 state Of rest closes
the line, going from the positive pole TO .
plug cord The negative pole 10 connected
With Q spring having hole az its end, 20 that
when the plug is inserted In the hole the cur
rent n closed. The current further passss
through a number Of electromagnetic, Of which
each compartment has one. To the electro
magnet is attached hook, which holds up ths
shutter closing the compartment On the cur
rent being closed the shutter IL released and
drops. The bottom Of each poison bottle u
provided with matrices and stands on . hub.
Beneath this hub d . second wire, which
il held down by the weight Of the f1ask, and
when this weight il taken Oh the current b m
terrupted and the interruption "a announced
by the ringing Of q bell This provfsi0n
guards In . most effective manner se.ipet nis-
sakes, In that the current 10 interrupted boeA
when . shutter ID opened and when bot&ls =
taken out, and no other shutter On b opsnsd
until the preceding one has been clossd -
ths bottls rsstossd 10 10 plassI
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Commander, DIR. Hamilton 8. Smith; senior vice
commander, Judd Malvin; junior vice comman-
der, Dr. John z. Turner; advisory committee,
Col. George u. Arnold, Maj. c. A. Fleetwood,
C. Is. Fisher, Capt W. G.. Hall and Col Lester.
DIR. Hamilton s. Smith, the present COM
mander, was born in Boston. Mass; was edu-
Gated IN the public schools of his native state
and graduated with the degree of Ii. b. from
the Boston University in 1879 After complet-
ing his course at law he was appointed Justice
OF the peace, which position he held until his
forced removal from Massachusetts, in 1881 on
account of Ill health. He came to Washington
and Was appointed examiner in the pension
office. where he has served as a special examiner
and reviewer. He kept up his law studies and
in 1884 was admitted to the bar OF the Supreme
Court Of the District. He next turned his Mt
tention to- the study Of dentistry, and in 1889
graduated with honor from the Harvard Uni
versity. being both president and vaiedictorian
OF his class which was with one exception conn
posed of white students.
While in the Boston Latin School he won
medal for being one of the best drilled bows in
the battalion. He is now the adjutant of the
first separate battalion, d. G. n. q.
He is good presiding officer and Yields the
gavel with mpartiaity. For several years he
was Washington correspondent for the Boston
Hub Observer and Advocate.
VIM. b. GUSHING CAMP.
Late in the fall Of 1884 the first camp Of Sons
of Veterans in this city was organized ct Grand
Army Hall. corner of It'll and streets north.
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cHAs. T. CONRAD. impression and prove to
them that there was something in the objects
and principles Of the Sons Of Veterans to COM
mand their respect and support Comrades
were invited to the meetings Of the camp and
many svaiied themselves Of the privilege,
learned much of its objects and today are
among its firm friends and supporters.
Capt. Thomson was reelected in 1889, re-
signed the May following and Mitchell A. Skin
ner was elected to I'LL the vacancy and served to
the close Of 1889. Charles T. Conrad was
elected captain in 1890, reelected In 1891, re-
signed in November Of that year and Frank A.
skinner elected for the remainder Of the term
William d. Nelson was elected commander for
ls92, but resigned to accept position in an
other city. Capt Conrad was again reelected
as commander Of the camp, as he proved HIM
self a capable and efficient officer, under whose
administration the camp has had an unprece-
dented success.
Its members claim that it is the only camp in
the order that has received official visits from
every commander-in-chief of the g. A. R., be-
ginning with Gen. s. s. Burdette to the present
commsnder-in-chief. Gen. Palmer, and COM
manders and post commanders in the Depart
ment of the Potomac. This is an honor its off,
GERS and members feel justly proud Of. The So
cial features of the camp have been exceedingly
enjoyable in the past. Last year the camp eel
ebrated Lincoln's birthday by q concert and hop
ut the Rifles Armory. The fun Marine Band
was in attendance. This year the event was
celebrated by a banquet at the Riggs House,
which was honored by the following as guests
OF the camp: Senator Joseph R. Hawlsy, Gen.
L. A Grant, assistant secretary Of war; Gen. s.
). Burdette. Gen. VIC. Veazey, past command
ers-in-chief Of the G.. A. R.; Col C. p Lin
coin, deputy commissioner Of pensions; James
Flick, VI. C., Of Iowa; Col. NJ. E. Urell, s. E.
raunce and John A. Logan, jr., (who is also
Ladies Aid Society, with thirty-odd members
Of the camp.
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resented the organization at two Of the division
sncampment-. having been elected major at
last year Is encsmpment
THE MARYLAND DIVISION.
The Maryland division was organized at
baltimore June IA, 1887, BY Representatives
FROM the four camps then existing IN the state
end from Custer Camp of Washington nov ex-
tinct)- Logan Camp had been organized some
tifne previous, but failed TO send a delegation
70 the FIRST encampment The names Of these
Arst members still in active connection with
ene order are NJ w. Ross. r. ". Wilson, L. E.
Hsrold, j. c. Foote. q. W. Collier. F. p Nav
nard and W. b Maynard Of Baltimore, d. i.
Durr~s Of Frederick. W. A. Rutherford, s. j.
Brown and NJ. v. Brown of Washington The
nrst named WAS chosen division commander
The second encsmpment was held at Freder-
ck June 10. lsse, ard the reports for the year
showed good condition OF affairs and an in
eresse Of membership. sherman J. Brown was
chosen commander. During the succeeding
year there was n considerable increase in cannns
and Membership. In March. 1889. Delaware.
Virginia and the Csrolinas we're added to the
Jurisdiction.
The third sncampment wa. held in this CITY
In NAY, 1889. Reports from division officers
showed an increase in the number Of camps and
. good coalition Of division finances Sher-
nan J. Brown, who had done 50 much for the
good Of the division, was again elected its
chief officer. He. however, resigned his Office
early In 1850. and Maj. T. r. Campbell was
elected to succeed him This year. 1880 the
sncsmpment was held at Wilmington and
Capt. Z. E Thomason WAS elected commander.
Under the administration Of Capt. Thomson
the number OF camps increased to TWENTY-FIVE.
Last year the encamr ment was held at Easton,
Nd, when the present officers were elected
During the first nine months Of Col. Neelys
administration nine new camps were added 10
the division, the largest increase in the history
Of the organization, and in addition to this
several ladies auxiliaries have been formed.
JoHS A LOGAN CAMP.
Gen. John A Logan Camp was instituted
eshruAry IA, 1887. but its membership was no.
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Kearney Camp in the summer of 1891. Later
on he took the lead in move
ment to establish camp in the
northeast part of the citv. there being a large
number Of Sons in that section. December 16
OF last wear ten Young men. sons of defenders.
met at q small mission room at 71s 9Th street
northeast and were mustered as a camp. Capt
o. L. Suess was mastering officer. assisted by
Col. John r. Neely. Past Cant. Tabor Messrs
Davis, Allen, Preston, Overaker and Newell of
I'M hearney lamp. Inc camp selected the
i hauie ueorse n- inomas, IN nonor OF tne gal
stalled on the same evening For The rensa;nder
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Of this camp believed SHELTON +. CAMERON.
strong social ties between its members would
strengthen the camp, and to that end great
pains have been taken to confne its member
shiP to men OF good social standing. Its mus
ter fee Is more than double that Of any other
camp in the District. The social features Of
the camp have made it so popular that its MEM
bership has more than doubled since its organi-
alton in January.
The camp at present IL Offered BY Shelton T.
Cameron. commander; L. A. Frey, senior vice
commander, and DR.. A. J. Hall, Junior vice
commander. Commander Cameron was born
August Il, 1887, at Richview, H.. and traces his
ancestry back. to old Simon Cameron of the
Cameron clan In Scotland. His father, Dr.
John W. Cameron, volunteered in 1861 and died
while in the army in 1865, being at the time sur
geon Of the sixty-seeond Illinois infantry, a
veteranized regiment. Shelton attended the
public schools in Illinois until 1872 Shortly
before this time his mother was married to the
eminent botanist, DR.. George Vasey and, in
company with his stepfather, he came to this
city when the latter was appointed United
States botanist. Later he went west and
after spending some time in Minnesota and Ar
kansas Commander Shelton returned and was
appointed an examiner in the patent office,
which position he still retains. He was mus
tered into the order Of Sons of Veterans Febru-
airy "a, 1880, as a member Of Gen. John A. Lo-
gan Camp, No. 2, and was twice chosen as orator
IN connection with the ceremonies which this
camp always conducts on Decoration day at the
tomb Of the hero whose name it bears. In June,
1890, Mr.. Cameron was appointed sdjutant Of
the Maryland division, and resigned the position
In December Of the same year to accept the
appointment as judge advocate Of the division.
From the day Of his muster he has been an en-.
thusiastic Son Of Veteran and distinguished
for his unwavering devotion to the best inter.
ests Of the order. In November, 1891, he con-
ceived the idea Of forming camp Of Sons Of
Veterans which should depend upon the social
attractions Of the camp room to the exclusion
OF the military features. Gen. John c. FIRE.
mont Camp, No. SO. was the result and Brother
Cameron was unanimously chosen its first COM
YnaDdep
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They stood in groups around the space be-
tween the gates and the waiting room and
walked up and down the platform. They had
arrived at the depot about O'Clock, and 1t
seemed but q short time until the minute hand
on the big depot clock crawled around to
7:S5, and the stentorisn-lunged train caller sang
out: "All aboard for Harrisburg, Pittsburg,
Columbus, Chicago and the west, TAO. L'bodeH'
Then came the 6nales, the same varying In
accordance with the relations between the
leavers and the left. In some cases 1t was
handshake and q smile, in others warmer shakes
and brighter smiles and in Q few instances q
hurried embrace and q loud smack.
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GATHERING uP THEIR rRAps.

Finally all was ready and Capt Domer gave
the command to Fall I'M" No time was lost
in forming the line and the troop marched
quickly out and wheeled to the east on Penn
sylvania avenue. Many Of their friends had
gathered along the street to see them OF, and
an occasional cheer went up from some little
group on . street corner.
4 CROWD At THE DEPOT.
Quite . crowd gathered at the depot and the
feminine element was q conspicuous part in it.
Mostly young ladies they were, in dainty sum-
mer costumes, looking charmingly bewitching,
with the slight ehnde of seriousness on their
faces as they realized that the dear bows were
really going all that long distance away from
them-and then, you know, there are said to be
lots of pretty girls in Omaha. Here and there
q mother could be noted in the crowd BY the
look Of mingled pride and solicitation she wore
upon her face as she looked at some departing
militiaman
The boys marched into the station through
the baggage entrance. Their guns were en-
cased in canvas coverings, and they wore
fatigue uniforms. They marched down the
platform and deposited their guns and valises
in the car, after which they returned to the
gate and talked to their friends until train time
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In the future 90 IL has
had in the past.
The organization was
effected In December
1891, the principal
mover being B. A. John
son, the present COM
mander Of the camp, q
young man Of Iowa
birth, the son Of . veto
ran, who served nearly
four years in the ninth
Indiana volunteers, his
service ending with a
severe wound received
at Kenesaw maintain.
Commander johnson
came to this city in the
summer Of 1899, and is
now Q clerk in the War
Department. He was
first mustered in Phil
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teen years ago. leaving
him at the age Of eight
years TO paddle his own
canoe. In 1889 he Joined
John A. Logan Camp
and at once became an
active member Of the
organization to perpet-
uate the memory Of his
father who had gone
before. In his native
city he figured as an or
ganizer and was elected
to the highest Office in
his camp. He continued
TO be such an active
worker that at the cleo
held in 1891 he was
chosen senior vice COM
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where he now resides.
His father. Eli Tucker.
vas Q sergeant in COM
psny c. seventh Mary
land volunteers. Vice
Commander Tucker has
been engaged in BUSH
ness enterprises in diff
fsreut sections of mis-
native state and Is now
bookkeeper in tn e
largest store at his
home. He WAS a char
tar member Of Warren
Camp of Forest Hill,
and in addition to fill
ing the important offices
10 the camp he had rep
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From the Chicago Tribuns
II am sorry tolearn that you are 20 sick you
cannot possibly be in your accustomed place
tomorrow morning, Miss Hysee," said the
ministers wife, oondolinsiy, land have hur-
risd over to say that you need not feel the
slightest uneasthess about the solo you were to
sing in the opening anthem. Mr.. Goodman
and the chorster have arranged that Miss
Qonby shall take the part and"
"Whatr'
The popular soprano Of the Rev. DR.. Good
mans church choir 81 once eat bolt upright in
bed
'Whatr' shs screamed THAT old maid With
the cracked voice try to Ens my solo2 Never!'
With one hand she tore The bandagss OF her
head; with the other she swept the medicines
from the little ode table to the Aoos, and then
she kicked down the coverlsts.
TEL Dr.. Goodman and the ehoristsr," shs
eaid. In voice that rang through the houss
nS.s =. s.;:y SY;: q s; n. :ss NJ z
thsrs!"
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west, by Col. n. A. Dill
Ion, assisted by several
comrades of the Grand
Army, under instruc-
tons andauthority from
tn e commander = in !.
chief. The charter con-
tanned some thirty
names and the camp
started out under very
favorable auspices.
They adopted the name
tas we'll as the uniform,
which will be rsmem-
bered by many WASH
ingtonians, consisting
Of a black velvet coat
and light blue trousers,
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CAMP CAPT. ANDRE CALHOUN

Although not the old
est camp, Capt. Andre
Callioux Camp boasts Of
an interesting member
ship of young colored
men, who are earnestly
at work to make their
organization second to
none. The officers of
the camp are thor
oughly acquainted with
the objects and aims of
the society. and. under
the leadership of their
present commander,
Harry Clarke, q spirit
Of enthusiasm has mani
Tested itself, which has
resulted in the addition
80 -oL
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charter members we're:
John d. Powell. IT.,
Willis A. Madden. B. r.
Pinchback. d. s. Fisher,
Ut. Jackson, Hamilton
S. Smith, ID. NJ. Tur-
ner, A. L. Beatty, John
J. Turner, A. s.
Thomas, l.. A. Cor
nish, jr., G.. W. Pinck-
ney. W. W. Hall, A J.
Lopez, s. p. Syphax,
II. A. Cole. The mem
bershlp is made up
chiefly Of department
clerks and professional
men. The present Of
ficers OF the carnp are.
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AND GOODBYE TO THEIR WIVES.
When the train rolled slowly out Of the sta.
ton the boys gave three cheers and were OF.
The contest at Omaha will be for the cham.
pionship Of the United States. The champion.
ship of the United States 10 expressed in the
Guards Of 81 Louis. They won II from the
Belknap Rifles last year at indianapolis. Texas
owns the cup, but the state authorities permit
II to wander - circumstances dictate. At Kan
sis City the Fencibles defeated the Branch
Guards and IL Il by no means improbable that
they viii do the same tick this year. Asids
from the honors Of the championship there u Q
very substantial inducement Tor any good oom-
pany to visit the big Nebrasks town. In the
interstate drfll the temptations are three price,
$4,000, $4,000 and $1,000. For artillery and
Calling batteries, zouAve companies and we'll
drilled individuals there are also liberal rewards.
THOSE WHO WENT.
The roster Of the drill team b - follows.
Captain, Charles s. Domer, FIRST lieutenant,
Lee B. Mosher; second lieutenant, W. ". Nor
timer; first sergeant, B. G; Rice. right guide,
left guide Of first platoon, W. Il walker; right
guide Of second platoon, Eugene Crist; frstfour.
front rank, +. o. Roman, H. E. Eondrup, J. J.
Gavin, W. A. Domer; rear rant, ". Z. Thorn
ton, ). Q. Kondrup. W, y. Payne, 7. L. oO:s-
en- S. ..sonS fSuT front AM Z; b hurry: "
]. n. waish, v. b cuivsrvsl, =. D. Hester,
Il. B. RAmey; third four, front rank, J. & An.
burn, W. e. Guy, W ". TIlinshast, J. L
arsham; rear rank; J. A. Butler, r., 2. p 9.
fourth four, J. q. 0essfefd, A. L. Moore, J. a.
STEELE, ]. p. Cromwell; rsar rank, r. D. CFum-
well, E. n. Wardwell, W. r. Carruthsn, N. K
NOTTINGHAM; substitutes, G. =. Graf, Z r.
Hesly. W. b ssbin, o. Il. shons, =. J. b
W. Hessford.
Mr.. Richard Green, who accompanied TIE
company 70 KAnns City, also scssd Ia shs
NnAe capacity On this Trip, aAuistsd BY Jimmy
JOueA 0r. Green wa1 v0sod msdd b. The
rAnlna QitY min He 4 fha 1mufhleu, Snoof
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Lively interest has been srvussd BY the news
Mat Psychological laboratory = to b. started
q Yale. Il is said that the laboratory d 70 con.
MT 81 TN rooms, making il one Of H. laxsssl
n ths country.
eamusl Eimae, wholsMls mauu1Assusse a
elealn q ase Monroe stssst, chisAgs, hAs sai1sl
Ter nsarly esq., 600.
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With our wards, the Indians, and the thousand
rami6cations Of the government
Today Judge Holman il the father of the
House on the democratic side and once more
chairman Of appropriations-e post considered
Of Speaker.
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completed until the FOLLOWING June. A,

allowing June. Az that
time it was organized Is
. military company and
was mustered into the
DONG. a. company
d, second battalion.
first regiment. The
military feature became
q distinctive organiza-
ton in March, 1888,
with Samuel E. Thom-
ason - its commander.
At that time comrades
Of the GAR. looked
upon the S.v.'s with
ANYTHING but favor, but
Capt. Thomson re-
solved to correct that
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ecrsrIoH-A SIDEWALK YoR SCHOOL oHIL-
bHxN vAxrKD-BHTrrR PoLicE PROTECTION
pxnAxDHp-fHs NATTER OF RAPID aArLhoAp
fnAxsf1.
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fuence and usefulness.
Its membership is made
up of the older mem
bers Of the order, who
are thoroughly en-
thusiastic in promoting
among the young men
a spirit Of loyalty to the
Constitution and devo-
ton to the flag under
which their fathers
fought. No uniform or
insignia Of rank are
worn by the members,
except such as are re-
quired by the laws of
the order. The founders
- Alsz lrs 4
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autifully. trimmed in Yellow Of the gal-
liant and plucky Gen. George A. CusSm.
They were eminently successful in The sslsc.
tion Of their first captain, the major Of the
fourth battalion, D. c. N. g., who, however,
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at their heroes-and their friends heroes
in blue, who waved their caps and gave three
cheers - the train pulled out
The departing militiamen were the members
Of the drill team of the National Fencibles who
were DO und for Omaha, Neb. to take part in the
great interstate prize drM to be held in that
city from the 18th to the 18th Instant They
travelled in q special sleeping car attached to
the regular train, and expect to reach Omaha
tomorrow at pm, proceeding from Chicago
over the Burlington route.
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MONG THOSE WHO

are to participate in the
G.. A. r. encampment
here in September will
be several thousand
members of the various
organizations Of the
Sons Of Veterans. among
them being Maryland
division, of which the
District Of Columbia
forms a part. Included
in this division are the
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A GOLDEN WEDDING.
Representative and Mrs. Holman
Will Celebrate Their Anniversary.
FIFTY YEARS MARRIED.

The Eveue WIN Take Place Next Thursday.
and Their Children and 0r.ndchildren
WIN Come Here to Be with Them on That
oecasion-Their Happy Domestic Relations.
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SONS OF VETERANS.
The Maryland Division to Hold Its
Encampment Next Week.
DEVOTED TO THE FLAG.

Sons Of the Defenders of the Union Organ
f,ed Into Camp.-A Body That VIII March
I'm Review With the G. A. X. in September
The Camps Located In This City.
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HE GIRL I LEFT

behind me" was the
burden Of the song Of q
number Of stalwart
young militiamsn q
the TAO western ex-
press rolled out Of the
Baltimore and Potomac
depot last night The
girls who were left be.
hind stood On the plat
form and huttsred
their handkeichiefs and
caat affectionatp ClanoaS
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msnder of the entire division.
Junior Vice Commander Eugene Tucker is
one Of the Youngest officers Of the MARYLAND
division He is native Of Forest Hill Md.
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He Still Livss.

He Still Lives.
From Drooklyn Life.
Hs-"N were to die, darling, what would
you doP''
she. enthusiastically )-"Oh, Jack, I'd buy q
besut1ful black bonnet saw yesterday"
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PREPARATIONS ron LIAvINd.

Early yesterday afternoon the member, Of
the drill team met at the armory and put the
finishing touches on their preparations for lesv-
ing Odds and ends of accoutsrments and cloth
ing were slowed away in the baggage boxes and
lockers were transacted that nothing which
might be needed should be laft behind