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The Washington times., 1895-04-28

It's university and the Naval Observatory
is afforded; but. of course, the fair golfers
are too well disciplined to ever glance
in that direction. If their attention isdivert-
cd from the game it is far more apt to be
toward the other course, where they may
naturally be supposed to look for instruc-
ton.
That the fitness OF things should not be
violated, the Washington Golf Club, when
IT took possession OF the Hoover place en-
ployfd as Janitor of the clubhouse an AGED
coiored man named Andrew, who was
IN service OF the Hoover proprietors long
before the fateful shot at Sumpter
Andrew Is always interes ting, and
II not always veracious, why, who cares?
Certainly no golfer, who tells of his
prowess, could consistently object TO the
indispensable fairy tales OF Andrew.
Andrew Is choek-full OF "reminiscences,
some of which he really recalls, and some
OF which he conjures up extemporaneously.
Every incident which happens on the golf
grounds of today REMINDS him of an in
cldent which took place on the same spot
III the times mat are no more.
PROMINENT MEMBERS.
Among the other pleasant things which
are sometimes said of the Washington
golfers by their friends and partisans is
that in the local club there are several
people who understand the game quite
well. In fact, Mr.. David Honeyman,
Scot, who is goldman native and to
the manor born, and who is employed by
the club as its coach, says so. and al
though IT would be quite natural that he
should speak leniently of his proteges,
yet 1t is but complimentary to assume
that his breath is sweet with truth when
he says that there are several Washing
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Mission. They were loud in their praises
OF the workhouse, and as one OF them de-
clared, ii was the ,softest snap" he had ever
run agin''
Why" said he, 1--WE got three square
meals day: had q nice, warm uniform
TO wear; comfortable bed and warm rooms.
What more than that does q fellow want
anyhow"
Yesterday, by actual count 116 tramps
passed Laurel over the turnpike, going
north. They represented every type OF
the roadster, many natlonaiities and ranged
in age from boys of fourteen years to white
haired veterans OF from seventy to eighty
years of age.
Tom White, an enterprising colored man,
who has little shanty on the roadside
about one Tniie east of Laurel, has started
novel industry. Tom has two teams and
makes a pretty fair living by selling kindIing
3ood in Washington.
In rear OF his house are several large piles
OF cord wood. He has axes and saws, and
whenever he spies contingent OF hungry
tramps passing along the road, Tom at once
makes them @ business proposition.
He agrees TO furnish them with breakfast
or dinner, as the case may be, provided they
viii pitch in and saw and split certain
5umbeT OF sticks OF wood. In this manner
he nearly always has on hand plentiful
supply OF kindling wood, which his boys
cart to Washington and SELL
TOMS BILL OF FARE.
The meals furnished by Tom are not
elaborate, but be says TO the tramps:
DE grub i glbs yer will stick to yer
ribs, suah.n
The menu consists OF a cup OF coffee,
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started near drift of autumn leaves by
the roadside and swept many acres of
valuable woodland before it was finally
extingsished by a heavy downpour of
rain.
The robbery CT the grocery store of
Albert Brashears, near Sligo, has been
traced to gang of desperate tramps who
passed through that section in the night.
The store was looted and about $50 in
cash stolen, in addition TO groceries,, to-
bacco, and other articles.
The Maryland authorities are on the
alert and are arresting many of the des-
peradoes, who represent the most de-
praved and abandoned types Of humanity.
They regard the passing Of the tramps in
spring and au tumn as pest far worse than
the smallpox or seyen-year locusts.
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4 Trannp'S Rendezvous =.
On fhe Turnpike.
Picturesque Scenes Near Laurel, Where the 'sWeary
Walkers Congregate-A Rural Hut and Its
Occupant-On Uncle Sans Highway.

In years gone by the old washington and
Baltimore turnpike was one OF the most
favored and distinguished highways in
the United States. Before the railroad era
it occupied an important position on the
map OF this country, and its dusty, or more
ofSsn muddy, surface was traversed by
statesmen and other distinguished persons
going TO or from the Capital City.
LAUNDERING stage coaches of anantique and
clunss pattern were in vogue, instead Of
the present flyers on the iron rail, while
many Of the bygone orators and lawmakers
OF Congress lode their own saddle horses
along its winding length. Wayside inns and
taverns were located at convenient dis
tances, where both man and beast could find
rest and refreshment while en- route TO
Washington.
How different to-day. The old pike
has become a thoroughfare for road
Eters'' OF the human family, ana it is no
wonder this road, rich with recoIlections,
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MISS PEABoDY's BBouEsTss
Catholic University the Residuary Lega
tee For the Founding of Scholarships.

Catholic University the Residuary Lega-
tee For the Founding of Scholarships.
The will of the late Miss Mary D. Peabody
was filed yesterday. 1t disposes of large
estate, the Catholic University being the
residuary legatee.
Rev. John j. Keane $4,000. To James
A. Ward, cousin of deceased, are bequeathed
his promissory note and unpaid obligations
to the amount of 81 800. Five hundred
dollars each are given to James H. Pea
body, of Omaha; Mary I. Stewart, of Ne
vada; Frank D. Orme, Florence Peabody,
and Irene Peabody, all of Washington, D.
G. To Frank M. Ward, of Washington,
81 900 is given.
All the remainder of her property, after
satisfying her honest debts, the testatrix
bequeathes to the Catholic University, for
the purpose of founding as many scholar
ships in chemical and physical science as
the balance of the estate will cover at
$1,000 each.
The founding Of such scholarships the
testatrix declares to be made in memorial
of her father, Joseph L. Peabody, and to
honor his name shall be designated the
Joseph L. Peabody scholarships of chem
ical and physical science. y
Frank D. Orme, cousin of testatrix, and
his friend, James F. Hood, are named as
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/ piece or corn bread and bacon and tin
| platter heaped with corn meal mush.
At intervals along the pike the tramps
have stopping places, or LAY lovers u
where they congregate in the evening and
stop over night. One of these is the re-
mains of an old granary about a mile west
OF Hyattsville 1t is known to the fra
terity as "IIoboken - In its vicinity
are numerous blackened spots which mark
tie former scenes of many camp-ifres and
| out-of-doors Kitchens
Old tomato caus and chicken feathers
tell OF former feasts at the expense ofnearby
farmers, while the uprights aud boards OF
the tumble-down structure are carved
with the initials OF knights OF the turnpike
and strange hiereoglyphics.
Just beyond Laurel is an old shack
roughly constructed OF tree branches auC
boards, which is known as the ''Halfway
Fouse," This structure has sheltered
, many hundreds of tramps in winter and
summer, in sunshine and rain. Like ''Ho
boken," il, too, is surrounded by many evi
dences OF depnedatory visits to chicken
houses, corn fields and out houses.
Passing roadsters do not stop within the
town limits of Laurel. They are aware oi
an ordinance under which they can be ar
rested and sent to the house of correction
for six months, should t.ey be found loiter-
ing or begging about the place. IN the
language OF the tramp, the Maryland house
Of correction is known as 1.-The cut" prob
ably from the fact that it is located near a
railroad station known as JeSsup's Cut.
GRATITUDE FOR JUDGE KIMBALL.
at a recent Informal gathering of tramps,
beld at the HALFWAY House." it is said,
resolutions OF thanks to Judge Kimball,
OF the police court, were prepared and
unanimously adopted. They recited in
glowing language the judges Kindness
in providing certain numerous members of
the fraternity with food clothing and
warmth at the work-house during the re-
cent cold winter, and spoke of him as
1.-THE poor wayfarer's benefactor." A
committee Of one was appointed to beg.
borrow ar steal an envelope. sheet of writ
ing paper and postage stamp TO mail the
resolutions to his Honor
With a group of tramps who passed
through Laurel yesterday was a fourteen
year-oid boy who started from Galveston.
Texas, SIX weeks ago He is bound for
every where In general and nowhere in
particular as one OF his frowsy-headed
companions expressed il. The boy is
already fascinated with the life of a
tramp, and cannot De induced TO forsake it,
Another member OF a passing group OF
turnpike tourists was a lawyer who gave
up lucrative practice in New Haven,
Conn, for strong drink and the rowing
life OF a tramp.
Several of the destructive forest fires
which have swept portions OF Prince
George s county recently have been traced
TO the watch-fires built by tramps, and
IN some places farmers are guarding their
premises with shotguns to prevent depre-
dations and fires. One of the fires was
The Washington times., 1895-04-28
Camera Club Exnibition.

The Capital Camera Club, Of this city,
VIII give their Regular exhibition of prints
at the Cosmos Club rooms, beginning on
the morning of the 14th of May. All anna
teurs In the District have been invited to
participate and silver and bronze medals,
as also certificates and number of
special prizes for the most meritorio
prints will be awarded. Exhibits must
be sent to the committee in charge of the
exhibition at room 81, Corcoran building,
either on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday
OF the coming Week, as entries will close
on May L. Messrs. II. E. Miller, Richard
N. Brooke, and Charles Parker, the judges,
will announce their awards on the morn
ing the exhibition opens.
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james II. Williams Assigns.

James H. Williams, a furniture dealer
at No 1925 g street northwest, yesterday
filed. in the office Of the Recorder Of Deeds,
a deed or assignment for the benefit OF
creditors, the assignee being Henry + Wood
ward. The assets consist OF d STOCK OF
furniture located at the above number, and
some goods in storage and at the B. & o.
depot, valued in all at So, 100; besides an
interest in various pieces Of city real estate.
The liabilities are placed at about 50 500,
distributed between fifteen business houses,
the largest cre3.tur being the Trenton Tile
Company
The Washington times., 1895-04-28

has been series of Jriumphs The recep-
uons of the Golf Club are to Washington
What the Clarendon teas are to New York
the events of the season. The AqueduCt
Bridge on such gala DAYS is a veritabIe
Vanity Fair. The happy recipient of a
card requesting the honor never fails
to respond in person, If within a hundred
miles of Washington, for next to the su-
prene bliss of being proper golfer is the
social distinction of being a guest at the
Washington Golf Club
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Marshall Halls Plank shad Dinner

To-day, at Marshall Hall, we will have
another Of those grand plank shad dinners,
Of which it seems that 40 one can get
enough, aud many anxiously AWAIT the Sun
days TO come, but to-day promises to be
the best lay out OF the season in the way
or plank shad. Other attractions are
numerous, which will amuse the young and
old folks is well. The steamer Charles
Manchester, which has gone through con-
siderable repairs, has returned and will
make two trips to-day, at IL a. m and
2:30 p. m, returning leave Marshall Hall
at 1:1O and $50 p. m. These plank shad
dinners will be given all through May,
after which the regular season opens.
The Washington times., 1895-04-28
Re1nced Rates Via Ihl son,hern nn,1,rn,

ou'IcoI HSHtes VIA LIle Southern Hallway
The Southern Railway announces a rate
Oh one Lare for the round trip to delegates
and visitors to the General Assembly of the
PresDyterian Church, which meets at Dali
las, Texas, May 17tb to 26th. Tickets
ON sale May 18th, 14th aud 10Th, good
to return until June sd Reduced rate
tickets will also be placed on sale May
18th and 18th for the National Encarnp-
ment of United Confederate Veterans at
Houston, Texas, May goth to 24th, valid
for return fifteen days from date of sale.
For further Information call on or write
L. s. BROWN, General Agent Passenger
Department, Washington, ID. G.
a26, 27-m3 a 10, IL
The Washington times., 1895-04-28
Stone Missed Head But struck Foot.

o0UIIo -HINscu Hedu But Struck Foot.
Henry Dodson, a colored driver in Smiths
stone yards on Water street, and residing at
No. 1852 Scott street, had his foot badly
crushed yesterday morning under huge
piece or stone, which had dropped from a
derrick. 1t is said the man miraculouslv
escaped death, the stone falling from a
height of fifteen feet and passing within
an inch OF hishead. He was removed to the
Emergency Hospital in No. patrol wagon,
where he wastreated.
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is now known as ''the tramp's highway -
Barring the Prince Georges or Ann Arun-
del farmer who goes jogging along in his
Undiscovered vehicle or Oh horseback,
the ancient road has been practically
given up To the migratory hobo frater-
nifty Their passing To the South in au-
tumn and North in the spring has become
as much Of a regularity as sowing time,
when the agricultunst puts in his crop OF
oats or corn. or the busy harvest season
when he garners in his grain.
A Times reporter spent several hours res
terday at Laurel, Md, eighteen miles
from Washington, which is sometimes
termed the Midway City" Owing TO
the fact that il is nearly midway between
Washington and Baltimore.
NAT McDERMOTT, TURNPIKE STAR.
While at Laurel the reporter met Mat
thew McDermott, quaint old Irsbman,
who enjoys the distinction of being known
and revered by the Wandering WiIIies and
Travelling Toms as the Turnpike Tsar."
Hat. has an interesting history and is q
man OF unique appearance. He wears a
fringe nf Galway whiskers beneath his
lower jaw bone and has only one eye
through which he squints with a comical
expression. in contradistinction TO the
average Irshman,, he never smiles aud
speaks slowly and in cultural tones. His
movements are slow, mechanical and la
borious, and he walks with The tie step
OF the tramp
McDemott came TO this section OF the
country last year as one Of the leaders of
CoXey's advance guard. After the in
v3dng asIny had been dispersed ln Wash
ington, the old fellow started back over
the "tranp's highway" intending 10 go
10 New York. He got as far north as Laurel
and stopped at The kitchen Of the Keeley
institute TO get his breakfast.
While enjoying big hand OUT of meat
and bread at the kitchen door OF the insti-
tute he was seen by DR. Albert d. Leech,
the physician in charge That gentleman
became intercsed IN McDermott's history
OF bis lie ON the road and gave him employ
ment Ever since that time he has been
soTs Of protege OF the institute During
the recent bright and sunny days. however,
old Mat has become dissatisfied and an
nounces his intention OF again taking the
road p" He said yesterday, referring to
this matter:
''BegoFra, whin I hears the burruds a.
Sngin' ond sees the sun a-bazin'. me bones
Eets leary ond wants ter be IN the nlove'
When asked what fascination he found
In the life of tramp, ne replied:
"Begob, sir, kim TO Amesicy On Il tramp
stameboat; tramped the strates OF Nj
YorrUk six weeks widout gittin' woTruk
an thin jined Gineral Coxey an his rigi-
mint oftramps, an faith I've been hobuck
lVeT since.
GREETING THE TRAMPs.
McDermott spends all his leisure time on
the turnpike at Laurel, where he greets the I
tramps who are now flocking from the
South to the North in advance of the torrid
weather. The Washington and Baltimore
road is daily filled with these migratory
fellows, and the farmers have TO keep a
sharp eye to prevent their homes and out
houses from being pillaged.
Quite number OF the Dusty Davids, who
were intervie wed by the reporter, stated
that they had stopped in Washington and
enjoyed the hospitality OF the workhouse,
municipal lodging house or Central Union
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ne tWenty-game CORRESPONDENTS match
between Mundelle, of thiscity, and Newton,
OF eeaunton, Va, stands: Mundelle,
won 10, drawn 2; to play, 8.
The following problem was kindly con-
tributed by member of the local club:
Black 10-24-King 27
White 23-24-King IL
White to move and win.
Anyone solving this problem will send
the solution to the checker editor OF The
Times.
Great interest is manifested In the whist
tournament, play commencing lastT Thursday.
Thirty-two players are participating. The
score stands as follows: East and West
Messrs. Thorp and Henry, Lee and Lake
drew. North and South-Messrs. Martin
and Eastman won.
The tournament will be continued each
Thursday, and all whist players in the
District are invited to take hand.
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holes, and the club boasts OF a number of
members who make the course in forty
five strokes. Mr. Henry May, the presi-
dent, has made it in forty three.
THE LADIES' COURSE.
The ladies' course-for the club counts
fair members-isa mile and quarterin in ex-
tent the outward holes marked in red flags,
the incoming by white. A charming corner
of the links has been reserved for them,
where fine view of rare old Georgetown,
The Washington times., 1895-04-28
Chicken Was Under scott.s Coat

Policeman Baur, of the Fourth precinct,
boy, who has given the storekeepers and
marketmen of South Washington q great
deal of trouble recently. He was arrested
for stealing two boxes of cigars from a
cigar store on Four-aud-a-balf street, and
when caught had chicken under his coat.
The owner of the chicken was found, and
Scott was locked Up.
The Washington times., 1895-04-28
Three POLICEMEN Injured.

The Fifth precinct patrol wagon over.
turned Friday night on its way to the
fire in Auacostia, and caused the painful
injury or three Policemen. The wagon
was turning a corner on Eleventh street,
ana upset, throwing the occupants heavily
to the coDblestones. Policemen Buck
master, Evans and Clinton received rather
severe injuries, and upon the righting of
the wagon were conveyed to their homes,
where they viii be confined for several
days. The other officers proceeded to
Anacostia on foot.
The Washington times., 1895-04-28
Iore Cnme 80 yvnr.

Love Came Ny Way.
Love came my way
l did not seek him,
Did not bid him stay,
To all entreatieS said him nay.
Love came my way.
Love would not go
But plead, persisted So
With heart aud face aglow
Did speed his isarrowsfrom the bow
Love came my way.
Love seemed a little child at play,
All smiles aud laughter ike an April day,
Fond love who came 10 stay, -
While all the world was May
Love came my way.
Love was not mine TO sa.r-
Not mine to tuFn way
To mar the brightness of to-day,
Stern chidiug { his play.
Love came my way.
Love claimed his crown
/ could not turn him round,
He smiled when I did fr0wU,
Aud in my path his heart flung down
Love came my way
KATE E. THOMAS.
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standard OH Compapv Tnatcteo

Asheville, N. O., April 27.-The grand
jury to-day returned an Indictment against
o. III. Hopkins, agent of the Standard Oil
Company, holding that the company is a
trust, contrary to the laws of the State.
aayor Patton and s. r. Kepler are
named as witnesses.
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executors, with the revision that they
shall be exempt from giving bonds.
The viii is dated June z 1894, and there
are no codicels
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A SOmerville sign-painter went crazy one
day this week. At least he bought book
giving the rules OF puctuatioD and says he
means TO Stady it.
The Washington times., 1895-04-28

If doctors would only lay stress on the
fact that outdoor exercise for women
meant beauty as well as health. it would
be hard TO keep most girls in the house.
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BostOnianS find theunabridged dietionarya
very useful book. They even use it for the
children to sit on at the table when they
outgrow the infantiIe high chair.
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For one reason, at least, girls ought to be
successful as football players They won't
have to waste any time letting their hair
grow.
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1t is proper to deliver a seathing lecture
Onpromptness to the man who has made yc;i
wait five minutes at an appointment, even
self
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PENCILINGS.
From the SnmerYille Lnnrr

From the Somerville Journal.
You can't be sure that amanislazy simply
because he gets another man to do his work
for him. He may be only shrewd.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-10

on an election. He bet on Mir. Cleveland in the autumn of 1892 and won $l0O 900 and put up Sl3j, GOO 10 do it.
 There k one feature of Dwycrs betting which iS quite unusual He prefers to bet on horse when tho odds arc so ridicu- lOusly small that most people would re- frain from sheer disgust. He has been known to bet S20, 900 frcqucntly to win ST, 0c0 He is said to have bet $50, 900 to win $6 GOO in a raCc between Joe Cotton and Binctte at Shccpsl cad Bay in 1887
 In the same year he be- S3O, 900 against l $S, GOO on Hanover, ani in 1886 he bet S23, GOO against $5, 900 on Fremont. Per sunally Dwyrr very seldom enters the bet ting ring at the race track during the run ming of the races. Hc has trusted commits siOncrS to whom he gives instructions | CSually they keep him posted as he sits in the grand stand, clubhouse or judges box ! aS [" how the betting is going.
 In buying horses Dwycr buys those which havo won races. He paid $7, 900 for Raccland at tho sale of the Belmont l stable, and the old gelding won over $7O, 900 for him before he died. Potomac and Don Alonzo cost him $50, 900, yet they paid for themselves within & year, and Luke Blackburn won him immense sums.
 The heaviest winning ever made by the DwyCr stable was in Fremont $ year, when they won $20S, l6a. In addition to this Mike Dwycr won about $l00, GOO in bets
 In victory or defeat he is calm and col lCrted, never giving way either to disap- pointmCnt or cXultation. X friend once met Dwycr after ;Tmost disastrous day at the raccs. He smiled as he said: Ut was pretty had day. l didn't win q bet |" It was said that his losses aggregated &35,. GOO on that day.