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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13
NAVAL MILITIA NOTES.

An inspection at quarters OF the LIST Naval Bat
TALON took place aboard the New-fIampshire last
Wednesday evening and after the inspection Cap
tain Henry .. Taylor. I. ). ", president OF the
Naval war College. lcctured TO the Reserve and
their guests on THE Relation Of a Naval Reserve
IN Coast Defence" Captain Taylor spoke 1T
length on this subject and pointed out what the
nrobabIe duties OF the Reserve would be In case
a hostile fleet to menace our shores. zap.
tain Tayor compmentef the men and officers or
The battalion for the work which they accom-
pIished last summer In examining ana becoming
familiar with the waters and shores OF Long
Island sound and hoped that the good work would
be continued. The w-Hampshire was crowded
with guests, among them being Adjuinnt,Generta
McAlpin and STAFF In full uniform. AdmraIs X
" Meade and Erben. Captains Field ana Low os~c
number OF Naval and Army officers and civic a,l,
thorties The ship was handsomely decorated
With bunting from stem TO stern, ana whie a
simmer was being served In the wardroom me 4tn
Dvision Banjo and Guitar Club gave n muscai
entertainment . $3.50 ,,......
toininC Governor Mortons staff Is stil open and a
great deal of speculation is going on as 10 VINO the
new navigator and ordnance officer VIII be a..
The 4th Division has just finished FURNISHING its
division room. and 1t IL the unanimous opinion OF
Iii those who have II that II 10 the prettest
and cosiest room on the SHIP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13
LRREST OF AN ITALIAN MURDERER

New-Haven. Jan. l2-Lorenzo Coruso the Italian
who stabbed and killed his countryman and friend.
Rdfe.o Del Gregg. on Thursday afternoon in the
latters fathers saloon. captured in Italians
house at a place called Johnsons Farms,
Branford. at 1890 o'clock this morning. lie
brought to this city and locked up. II seems that
after committing the deed Coruso made his way
TO tine shore line and walked 10 Branford. making
his home with an Italian family. member OF The
family came to NewHaven and visited some iela-
tves for the day. While here he heard OF tho
murder, and 1t is believed that the 500 reward
offered by Mayor Hendrick appealed 10 his GU
pidity. At any rate. in company with another boy.
the lad went 10 the Howardave police station
and tod Sergeant Dunn that he could locate the
murderer. After questioning the lads. the Ser
geant decided that there was something TO the
boys stories and at II o'clock last night detailed
Officers McKeon. Cooney and Frye TO go to Bran.
ford. The officers had no difficulty in finding tho
murderer and he surrendered without resistance.
He acknowledged the crime and says that II
was the result OF a quarrel. growing out OF gams
OF cards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

command a, the plues and was succeeded by Ed
ward Vincent In 1854 the name Of the organization
was changed TO the Light Guard. and scarlet UNI
form was substituted for the blue. The record
shows that the organization made excellent progress
and was Of high order during the twenty-five
years Of Captain vinccnts captaincy nc was Suc
cecded BY John O. Garland. who In turn was fo'-
lowed by william G; Tompkins. son OF the found
err who was succeeded by David d. Hart
In the mean time the Light Guard had become so
popular that similar independent organizations were
formed. Of which the city Guard. under captain
William ~ McArdle was the most important
When the war broke out, the Light Guard unner
Captain David -. Hart. became Company a or the
list Regiment, and the city Guard was mustered
into the volunteer service Company { of the 9Th
Regiment. under the command OF Captain Thomas
r. Ferris Captain Hart received a wound In the
battle Of Bull Run from the effects OF which ne
died When the war was over and Johnny came
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Every Article in Our Stock Less Is 70 Discount.

cuara bas taken mar, in the principal AFFAIRS In the
bs,ory Of the country during the last seventy years
The Old Guards outings and their entertainments
OF visiting militia organizations have oroush, 'he
n.mbers In cose touch with mllltamen all over the
country and IL Is for that reason that their annuai
ball and reception attract attention not only !"
this city but throughout the land
The Ola Guard battalion Is composed OF three
companles with a membership OF about w Inc
FIRST or Company A. ~ under the COMMAND Oh 'ap
tain William Henry White. Charles A. stadier -
first lieutenant. and William ID. May secohi heu-
tenant Company y s commanded by captain
CAPTAIN james +. Wenman. whose lieutenants are
Henry C. Piercy and Charles T. McCenachah Inc
officers Of Company are Captain J." FRANK Barry
First Lieutenant j. Hamme and second Leuten-
ant Charles II. Hucsts
Colonel Thomas T. sloane, who Is the cohnlah'er
~ the battalion. enlisted IN the LIST Massachuset's
Regiment In May. 1851. and served on the STAINS Oh
General Joseph Hooker. iioratio Wright anu Joseph
Hambln He was brevet-major. served through
out the war and carries wounds received IN the
battles of Williamsburg and Gettysburg lie Is
serving his second term as commander OF the GA
Guard having been elected In 1893
Captain White entered the Old Guard III 1871 anu
has been a captain four years. He Is \Tsih'ah
by birth was graduated from the University or
PENNSYLVANIA, and served with the Volunteers IN
the United States Army during the war
James F. Wenman was first sergeant in the
Quick Guard OF New-York in 1871. This organiza-
ton was made up principally Of volunteer hremen'
In 1850 he enlisted in the state Guard. ooth ReSl-
ment and he served four years In the "a cavalry
ard 7th Regiment, New-York. He was assistant
chief in the Volunteer Fire Department In New
York city. In which department he served for twen-
y years.
Captain Frank l.. Barry, Of Company {. began
his military career as a private in Company l. list
Regiment. in February. 1865 lie took part in the
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Floor Committee. Adjutant George H. Wyatt, chair

Floor Committee. AdJutant george H. wyatt Chdi1-
man.
of the 8d regiment General Fitzgerald and stan,
officers Of the I'd Battery Governor Coffin and stan.
OF Connecticut: Colonel d. Z. Austen 18th Req;
ment. ". G. s. y. Y: United Service Club; GenerA
Wanser and staff n. c. y. j.: Colonel A. {. smith,
sd Regiment, y. G. $. y. Y. AFOREMENTIONED
Keller, Royal Fusilers. London. England.
The following have accepted invitations TO be pres
s. " y: Major +. NJ Warren. Governors Foot
Guard. Hartford. Conn; Major Clinton H. Smith.
list Regiment ~ c. $. ~ Y; Major.General Nell
A. Miles u. s. A: Major A. p. Montant. First
Brigade, n. c. s. y. Y: Consul-General Botassi, OF
Greece: Colonel Joseph 5. Tobias. Pennsylvania;
General George w. Wingate. General b. s. Parker.
Boston. Mass; the Vice-Consul OF Salvador. Mr..
mel Alexis c. Smith. I'D Regiment. y. q. ;; y Y;
Major David X Case 23d Regiment. ~ G. S. y: Y;
Major Henry Chauncey tr, 18th Battalion y u.
s ~ Y; Brigadier-General Louis Fitzgerald. First
Brigade. y. G. 5. y. Y; Brgadier General Saw
tee. Colonel George III. North, Pennsylvania; Colo
mel Alfred 7. Smith 18th Infantry, L. s. A: Lieu
tenant Colonel Krumbhaar. Assistant Adjutant-
General. Pennsylvania; General Abbott. /. ). A.:
Major Cushman. 18th Regiment. n. G. s. y. Y;
Mass; General Robert Nugent Major Nelson II.
Drake. surgeon. L. $. N; Coone! Mason. command
ing Grenaders. Toronto, Canada: Colonel Barr. Y.
s. A; Captain John w. Dl,lenback. l.. s. A.: Ma
jor-General Martin 7. Mcmahon. L. s. Vols Gov
ernor Brown and staff Of Maryland; ex-Mayor
Hewitt. OF New-York: Commander w. Miller.
Naval Reserve. \. G. s y: Y. the Consul General
pow3s Hs' Reg s g. n y General
Shaler. y G. 8 " Y; Frederick De Barry,
General Day and Colonel F. X Hahn
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SOME OF THE NOVELTIES.

Among the novelties will be a collection of motor
cycles The principle Of the wheel is a noteworthy
invention. The power is furnished the principle
OF drop Of naphtha falling into the cylinder and
exploding driving back and forth in the cylinder
the piston-rod. which is attached TO the gearing
that turns the wheel. The motor is In the rear
of the wheel. and the speed is controlled by A
rod running from the motor to the handle-bar; the
regulation OF speed is matter Of an instant.
The motor principle has been applied TO three diff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

campagn of that year with his regiment. ana ser'eu
eleven years with his company. lie became seoo"'
lieutenant In 1880 first lieutenant In lS ana cap"
in 1885 He held that position untl 1885, wheh ne 'e
signed and became a member OF the GA "uaru.
The reception which will take place IN Mau'so"
seyasre Garden on January IS promises to De more
brilliant than any Old Guard affair whlch mas pre-
coded e. The decorations Of the nan nave oee"
undertaken on an unprecedented scale. ana every
thing pertaining to the entertainment mas oeeh ar
ranged with a view TO elegance, the Guaru "'sh"e
10 Justify by its acts the motto when circuits !.
with renewing its youth The Governors OF seVerai
S,ates with their STATS. members OF the ARMY anu
NAVY. and prominent militiamen from ali parts VI
the country will be present and the grand march,
which IL always the feature OF an Old Guard recep-
Ito, will he made doubly effective this year
Tho combined military bands and orchestra, 10
performsrs. will give a march written for the &C.
asIon by Joseph G.. Rampon, bandmaster OF the
Guard. 49,, .,.. >,.,,r r.,r,a.
T. sloane IL the chairman includes most OF the off,
GERS OF the battalion. and all the active members
are ON the General Committee. The officers or the
,ieneral Committee are: Major Thomas y. Sloane.
chairman: Captain William Henry White first vice.
chairman: Captain l.. Frask Barry. second vice.
chairman: captain ]. Il. Wenman. treasurer; Cap
tain 70 r. Moore secretary. Reception Committee.
Ma Tor Thomas T.. S.oane charman House Commit
tee lieutenant Charles A. Stadler. chairman; Hon.
orary Committee. General z. A. McAlpin. chairman;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

o. w there VIII be bicycle 20 feet in length by
10 feet In height. with wheels having a diameter Of
feet, and spokes 12inch, the large gear "a inches
and the small inches. The crank shaft will be 2
inches IN diameter, the frame tubes 3 inches, the
handles 2z inches and the length OF the saddle 3S
inches The length OF the shaft will be feet and It's
width "a, inches. and the handle OF the crank
s inches The pedals will measure 9 inches
in length and the width Will be ) inches
These figures give idea OF the
size Of the bicycle, but OF course do not
convey any conception of the marvellous intricaces
q the workmanship.
TO SEE THE WHEELS GO ROUND.
The wheels ana every working part OF this mon-
ster bicycle will operate every evening OF the show
Colorcd lishts will be artscally arranged for the
different parts and this will better illustrate the
arrangement. No such device was ever planned be-
fore and It's successful arrangement Is compliment
10 Frank Martin. the Garden electrician. TO 20
more into detail Of this piece or mechanism there
are In the word show 81 lamps. IN the bicycle H.
self will be e0I lamps and In the other letters In the
sign ll6i lamps. making total OF 2lH lamps rms
sign IN sc. viii require two motors of TWO morse
power 10 operate II. If equally distributed the
lights In the sign would illuminate an area OF 300
square feet OF surface. noticeable feature or the
bicycle Will he the lantern In which VIII glsten an
arc lisht The background for this sign VIII be
gold bronze
The other decorations will be prepared under the
supervision OF e. III. Roster. From line to the
centre OF the trusses supporting the roof Will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13
THE OLD GUARD 5 YOUTH.
TO DANCE AND BE MERRY AGAIN.

PREPARATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL BAiL~-A REC
ORD or FIGHTING ANp HONOR
when the Old "Boston Light Infantry VISITED
New-York Ia 1876. they made sucn an impression on
Colonel William ". Tompkins. who then commah'-
cd the zone Hundred Militia. that he organized a
cor,rsnv which he hoped would equal the Yankees
who had attracted his attention. ana named II
after Governor Daniel II. Tompkins. the "Tompkns
Blues" When Captain Tompklns retired from the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

SUSPENDED an immense canopy CT s,reamers in white
ana SHRIMP PINK ridiaing In all directions between
Inc c!ectf,c ,;Ghts and the upper tier Below this
canopy VII be suspended clusters of flags drap-
ei!ss 'iu banners immense curtains of white and
SAFimp PIX VIII be hung from the upper tier in
large spaces a. each side, and Will be tied back to
inc electro clusters on the posts supporting this
upper tier Where these curtains meet nj The CEN
ire OF the spaces; trophies consisting of Aags
shie.us, etc. VIII be artistcally arranged. The
fronts OF the balconies end boxes Will he deco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

The report OF the Fertilization Board. sent to the
House Of Representatives few days ago. Is an
Interesting one showing that the year has been one
OF positive and satisfactory Advancement in guns
and carriages. especially those Of American invcn-
ton. Among the propositions the investigation
and development Of smokeless powder: further ex-
periments with high explosives for high-power guns;
the possible development OF disappearing carriage
for the Pinch guns that shall afford sufficient pro-
lection at minimum cost: the development OF ar
mored casamate batteries and turrets for 16-incn
guns, and the development and test of new projec-
tiles and armor plates. The Board urges more lib
eral appropriations for the construction and arna-
ment OF the works Of defence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

management about space privileges. The exhibit
,,ons NJ new wheels and the improvements In the
special parts of the machine will attract general at
tenti0n.
I, talking with the head Of firm which is
classed among the Big s. of the cycling trade, the
n,,,,sr was told many facts regarding the wheels
a, today Il have it stated that there are no
now wheels for 1895 The statement is preposterous.
for 1906 will keep pace with the wonderful seasons
NJ 1885 and 1884, in the evolution of the wheel. The
new machine for general road use is marvel of
uchtness strength and durability. OF course the
machine is not nearly light in weight as the
racer but the road wheel of to-day and the
chine Of two years ago materially different
DIFFERENT SORTS OF WHEELS
81 am speaking of wheels in general and not Of
snv one particular make. We now make the frame
single and the tubes of harveyized nickel steel
the same as that used in armor plate The crank
hanger is narrow. and the crank and axle of
piece The reduction in the actual weight of the
machine this year is material. The weight of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

had been acting Judge Advocate General since the
suspension df Brigadier-Gcneral David G.. Swain IN
1851 and when the latter put on the retired list
on his own application, three weeks ago. the Va
cancy was legally created. General Lieber Is
South Caroniin by birth. and Is The son OF the
late DR. Lieber OF Columbia College. He entered
the Army in 1861 as first lieutenant of the llth
Infantry. He breyetted captain. major and
colonel for gallant and meriiorious scr
vices at Gainess NILS. the Red River campaign
and other engagements in the Civil War, and be-
came a major and Julge-Advocate on February
g. 1861 His commission as colonel VAS issued on
July s. 1884,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

marching home" reunion OF the survi'"s "'e'i'
bers Of the Light Guard and the CITY Guari
took nlsce and ont Of that reunion sprang the Od
Guard Major George NJ Mclean took an active
part In the preliminary steps which resulted In an
act of incorporation OF the Guard by the Legislature
In April. 1868.
Since then the Old Guard has played an Important
part both in militia and social circles its enter
tainments have become famous. and Its uniform Is
looked upon as the insignia OF good fellowship.
Every member OF the organization has military
record and as individuals or as body the Old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13

rated in pure white with draperies the color
AS background for the groups of flags. shields
and ancient armor in the centre OF the floor will be
erected Temple Of Liberty in white marble
effect. and directly opposite the entrance in lines
OF electric lights will be displayed the electric sign
hpfo cd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13
WHEELS BY HUNDREDS.
$50 FOR THE BIC BICYCLE SHOW.
,,,yc To INTEREST EVERYONE IN THE
,.rc,IxG neutrality-suspicious. AMI

.,,,.,, v,,l,rp-DECORATIONs AND
OTHER ATTRACTIONS.
Those interested III cycns all over the country are
ieo""'- 81" ,1ison Square Garden next Sstur-
OPEN" r,.o,,r~ shows originally were looked upon
day .,'1 device Of manufacturers TO exhibit their
mercy merely a., -, the small dealers The evolution of the
%n'c,S rowever has had 50 many interesting feat
, , '.s r n's a, "s"a m.nS SG sors
iha' ''e ~ sirect nteres. in the manufacture or
"'' no ,,orces or bicycle fixtures The managers
sac 'i o ard this year everything possible will
hH0" '"'.' attract and 10 interest the ordinary
w' .s, spa fancy ao S'Ss e'. apss S',sa
e Mum ,o,.','' will help matters along.
- demand for space has been unprecedented
ne s not nearly enough room TO so around
ana =, the larger firms will not have exhibitions
sever. show, owing to some differences with the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-13
A. A. VANTINE & CO.,
.G, N v
877=S7O Broadway, N. Y.
The largest Japanese Chinese. Turkish Persian. Egyptian and India
ON ACCOUNT OF GOVERNMENT DUTIES REDUCED AM

the
of
entire stock
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The promotion OF Colonel @. Norman Lieber TO DC
Judge Advocate GENERAL. with the rank OF brgad'er
General. is a contamination OF the prediction mace
In this column several months ago. Coionei Leoer
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-23
SALTWATER NEWS.
William yEiIiim, the WeII-Knoy.n
Pioneer. Seriously III.

William Willim. one of the early
pioneer residents of this city and state,
is seriously i'll in this city, and his
physicians fear that the end is imnli-
nent. He spent a part CT the winter III
the South, and returned a few days
ago in worse condition than at the
tine he left.
The ladies of the Eastern Star gave
a highly enjoyable dance in Music hail
last evening. The ball room was
crowded, and it was indeed pleasant
social event.
Washington's birthday was observed
at the prison in an appropriate man.
ner, the exercises embracing services
in the chapel and a spell of freedom
in the large vacant paint shop. Tho
address delivered in the paint shop b.
Rev. a. Carson, of st. Paul. was ex,
Cellent. In the afternoon the convicta
were liberated from their cells, and
went to work in the shops, so that the
visiting members of the legislature
could see what is being done in the nj,
stitution. Every visitor was highly
pleased, and the day was enjoyed inn
mensely.
Fred Derquist was killed Thursday
in one of the O'Neal camps near Par
fridge, Mimi, by a rolling log The
body was brought here yesterday
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-23

out permission from the warden, and
the guards and foremen are not al
lowed to point out any prisoner or
give his name This prevented much
interviewing of the prisoners in the
shops They all seemed to be we'll
cared for and looked healthy. The
prison is in a model condition as to
cleanliness, and all the inmates
seemed to be attentive to their duties.
There are but four females in the
prison One of these is Clara BlatZ,
who is serving a twenty years SEN
tence for killing man on Eighth
Street in this city several years ago.
She was making prison clothes. Her
hair was done I'D in a tidy Psyche
knot. and is streaking with gray.
One of the four is the negress, Smith
who killed a man at Como lake July
l. 1888 She has a twenty-five year
sentence to serve, and seems to be sui
len. as she works industriously at
darning socks. She would not look up
or talk while the crowds of people
gathered around her.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-23
WORK OF SOME vANpAL.
Wholesale Poisoning of Prize
Dogs at the BENCH Show.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23-F,ight toy
dogs, the property of Mrs. u Sem,
were found poisoned this morning in
their box at the Madison 5l'iare dog
show. Six of them were dead and the
other Two will die. The Gogs wero
valued az $500. The doEs POISONED
are: Brandy, Yorkshire terrier;
King OF the Charles, a toy spaniel;
Lady De Lena, a King Charles span
iel; Bell, the winner Of the first prize
in the Prince Charles spaniel open
class; Mikado, Yoke, iIea1 and hin
Chin, Japanese spanieIs. Most of
them were prize dogs.
Several well-known dog fanciers
subscribed a purse of 5000 for the ar
rest and conviction of the poisoner.
Pete, bull terrier owned by Thorn
as McCafferey, of New Haven Conn.,,
is sick, showing every symptom Of poi
soning. The poisoning of the bull ter
rier, which was in the arena of Mrs.
Senn's exhibit, being on the balcony,
has caused exhibitors considerable un-
easiness. Many of the owners have
asked Supt. Mortimer for permission
to remove their exhibits.
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THREE PEOPLE PERIsHED.
Score of Dwellings at Hot Springs
Burned

Burned
HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Feb. o.
Three lives were lost and S75.OOO worth
of property destroyed in a fire which
broke out here at ( o'clock this morn
ing. Nearly all the property de-
stroyed was boarding houses. The
dead are:
Mrs. CLARA SAMMONS, boarding
house keeper, Hot Springs.
D. W. WING, Glenn's Fall, n. Y.
Mrs. MAGGIE HECOX, boarding
house keeper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bronson, of Macon,
Mo-, were slightly injured in jumping
from burning buildings. The fire orig
mated in bakery on Ouachita ave-
nue., over which were furnished rooms.
Here Mrs. Sammons, who kept the
rooms, was burned. The other build
ings burned were: The Laclede, loss
$4,000; the Ouachita, loss 50, OG0: the Hi
nois, $4,000; the Missouri, $1,000; the
Oak Lawn, $1,000; the Bloomington.
$4,000; H. NJ. Hudgin's residence, S12,-
COO; R. L. Williams, three-story brick,
1900; Joplin's grocery, $1,000; e. Ran
dolph's residence, $1,000; Ledgerwood's
bakery, the Tennessee stables, the
West house and fifteen cottages of a
total value of S15,0 There is very lit
tie insurance. the loss being practice
ally total. The fire was at the south
end of the gulch in which Hot Springs
is located, and the wind was from the
north. As a result none of the large
hotels were at any time in direct dan
ger. The fire burned both sides of
Ouachita avenue to Hawthorne, one
side of Hawthorne to Woodbine and
both sides of Orange to Quapaw
street.