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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Many and various are the opinions ex.
pressed nowadays concerning women BIZ
cycle riders. but few people seem to real.
ize that these same wheelwomen have
opinions, too and keep their eyes open as
they roll along. Their chief sentiment,
perhaps. is that of wonder how seven out
of ten Of the drivers they meet ever came
to be trusted with a horse. These drivers,
If they turn corner to the left, turn close
to the left hand side instead of crossing
over to the right, where they belong thus
crowding dangerously between them and
the curb the bicycles that may be ap-
preaching from the opposite direction
These drivers. if they are in charge of
ice, milk or bread. speak to their horses to
move on or to turn around while they
themselves are still on the doorsteps of the
houses they serve; the bicyclers on the
same block must dodge these unguided
horses best they may.
These drivers, if colored, and in charge
of coal carts, lumber wagons, &C., are fire.
Quertly asleep eves on streets where the
cable and electric cars keep most people
w2tchful. Only yesterday one of these,
whose wagon was piled with door frames
with long timbers projecting eight or ten
feet at the rear, lay stretched on his seat
in sweet slumber. while his sturdy horse
proceeded up 18th street toward the u
street electric crossing. A wheelwoman
myselD turned a short corner to get cut
of his way. and thought at first, for that
good horses sake, Of speaking a word of
warning, but concluded 20 let Providence
dispense mercy justice.
1t is not necessary tc multiply illustra-
items. Every observing an5 candid person
will own that this statement is no eXag-
gerdtion.
Where is the remedy? There must he a
law somewhere to meet the case? How
shall it be enforced? CICLiSTE.
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The Rifles scarlet uniform coats, dark
blue trousers and lynx skin shakos have
been a familiar sight to every Washing
tonian for many years past. This uniform
was adopted and worn for the first time
February %, 1881, the date of its maiden
parade as reorganized company.
Events in the History.
1t received a stand of guidons from the
eighteenth Pennsylvania regiment for cour-
tesies extended March 4, 1851; participated
in the Orole celebration at Baltimore Sep
TENDER II, 1881; gave grand fair and
bazaar in aid of the armory fund, two weeks
in March, 1882, from which the sum of
$13, 600 was realized; participated in arctic
survivors reception September %, 1882; the
opening of the Garfield fair parade Decem-
Der 1, 1852, and at that fair competed with
Washingt ton Light Infantry Corps and
Scranton Guards, Pennsylvania, for prize
of 5000 and a silk flag and won the same.
The Rifles received and escorted the re-
mains of John Howard Payne to their final
resting place, Oak Hill, June y: 1888; en-
camped at Cape May ten days, from July
IA, 1888; won the New Jersey cup in the
rifle match July %, 1883; attended the Fred
erick, Md, military carnival, February 3D.
1884; made a tour of the west June to D.
1854, visiting Chicago, Rock Island Burling-
ton, Davenport Dubuque, ST. Paul, Mime
apolis and Minnetonka Beach; encamped at
the latter place one week and competed in
the military contest for prize banner and
lost.
The command took part in the encamp-
mental Dubuque June 20 to % and entered
the contest for military drill and prizes
won fifth place; assisted in the dedication
OF the Washington monument March T.
1850; visited Culpepe' fair October T. 1855
and gave dress parade and DRILL gave its
second fa1r in aid IF the armory fund No
vember to IA, 1885, from which the sum
OF $1,000 was realized; received and enter
tanned the National Lancers of Boston Feb
ruary IL, 1856, en- route to Charleston. s. C. :;
escorted the District of Columbia veterans
In the anniversary parade April II, 1856
encamped at Colonial Beach, Virginia, Au-
gust y to 20, 1886.
The company escorted the remains of
Gen. John A. Logan to the Soldiers Home
cemetery December %, 1856; escorted So
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rot long remain residents of this peninsula
If the clatter and rumpus of many ha bitats
were thus set up inside the outer gate to
their summer domicie down on the point.
On the other hand, the man who has
the cash in plenty is finding much more
desirable locations farther along the shore
on the favorite west shore of Wareham
across, and down at Cataumet and vicinity,
on the border of the big outer bay.
Before the President bought the Fred
erick Tudor estate it was considered the
least desirable of the entire shore front. in
the local mind at least
Along the Shore.
Try as hard as they may, Wareham
across the narrows from Gray Gables, has
realized more out of the presence Of the
President and the lady of the White House
than has the town of Bourne A new
county highway has been opened up be-
tween Buzzard's Bay village and Cure6
Bay. the latter the famous Spiritualist
camp ground, and the intermediate terri
tory Point Independence, Plymouth Park,
Long Neck, Buffers Cove and Cohasset
Narrows have felt the thrill of organized,
persistent home enterprise, beside which
the refusal of Bourne to do so much as
build a bridge for the President to step
over out to their village is comparison
in chord that may sound best thought but
left unSaid.
A Garden Spot.
This Long Neck, so called, territory in old
Wareham is the garden spot of the head of
Buzzards Bay to many minds. with high
land, steep bluffs, thick woodland of oak
and pitch" pine, that lends blessed and
ample shade and woodland, country life
pleasures to those of the dwellers by the
sea, while the protection from cold winds,
with warm water bathing, serve to present
an ensemble hard to resist for him who
looks before he leaps.
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sixteen companies in the list, won first
prize, stand of colors; received the Put
nam Phalanx of Hartford, Conn.,, Decem-
Der G. 1860, and escorted same to Mt Yer
non; paraded February %, 1851, and at the
Inauguration of President Lincoln, March
4, 1861.
The War Record.
About April 1, 1861, the company divided
In sentiment on the war question, and near
ly one-half, including the captain, went
south to cast their fortunes with the
southern cause. The remaining half re-
manned loyal to the old flag and immediate
ly recruited the company to more than the
required number, and on April 10, under
the command of Capt Jno. r. Smead OF
the fifth United States artillery, entered
the United States service for three months.
Its record in the service is well known
matter of history. 1t was the first armed
body of United States troops to invade the
soil of Virginia a the beginning OF me
war. After its three months service the
company was mustered cut, at which time
more than 81 per cert Of the members en-
listed for the war as officers OF other regl-
ments, etc, reaching the following RANKS
in the service: Two brigadier generals,
three colonies, three lieutenant colonies,
six majors, nine captains, three lieuten--
ants, one paymaster u. S. N, and one as
sistant engineer u. s. N.
Those of the company who went south
equally distinguished themselves as otflcers
in the confederate army and many rose to
high rank. In July, 1863 and again in
July, 1864, the company rendered it's serv-
ices to the United States when Washing
ton was threatened with invasion, the first
time under Capt A. Duport Davis, who sue
ceeded Capt. John r. Smead. killed in ac-
ton at the Second Bull Run battle, and the
second time under Capt. VIM. G. Moore,
who succeeded Capt Davis, resigned
Reorganization Effected.
From 1865 to 1879 the National Rifles did
not keep up it's military existence, only
meeting annually in social or reminiscent
way On June 8, 1850, several of the old
members got together in the old armory
of the National Rifles, and with the as
sistance of about thirty seeding members
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His Great Scheme.

From the Chicago News.
Il am going into business, "said the young
man with the fiat hair as he sat down on
blue brocade chair.
"Oh, Percy, Eo!' cried all the girls in the
room, with accents Of horror.
Yes" said Percy, firmly. II am. Can't let
the chance slip. 1 have the finest idea, and
I'm afraid If I'm not quick some otherfel-
low'll get ahead of me-"
do tell u.s." begged the blonde girl as
she and her chums formed an adoring cir
Gle.
WELL" said Percy. II am going to start
a restaurant, and, instead of having people
pay their bills by prices per order, I'm
going to have scales at the door, Man is
weighed when he comes in; weight regis
tered. Weighed again when he goes out,
and is charged per pound gain. Isn't that
great?"
ooh. Percyr' they all gasped admiringly.
You're a regular genius"
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from the Washington
Light In f a n I r v
c rps rsorganized
the old command and
elected Col. J. o. P.
Burnside command
ing officer. In the old
quarters the company
remained until 1888,
when it built and oc-
cupied its present
armory, keeping up
the esprit de corps"
for which the COM
pany was always
noted, and at the
very beginning of its
career it came to the
front as one Of the
leading military COM
g 1. to-,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
a Team From the National Rifles
VIII Go to St. Louis.
TO COMPETE FOR GLORY AND CASH
Some of the Events in the History
Of the Organization.
IN WAR AND IN PEACE

Not great many persons are aware
that scenes of hustle and activity are to be
witnessed each of these hot evenings at
the armory of the National Rifles. on G
street. Long before dark half a hundred
soldiers assemble, don sweaters and dis
card all superfiuous clothing, and until
nearly midnight execute military maneuv-
ers. This has been going on, with the ex-
ception of Sundays, for nearly a month,
and will continue unail Saturday next. A
team will start for the big drill and en-
campment at st. Louis, July 1 to I next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22

in the parade and reception to ex-Gov.
Alexander r. Shepherd, an old member of
the company, October 6, 1887, and in the
parade celebrating the opening of the new
free bridge, Georgetown. April II, 1887; en-
camped at Cottage City, Martha's Vine
yard Mass, July is to %, 1887; visited Bos-
ten, Mass. July % and 26. 1887, and were
the guests of the National Lancers; held
a memorial service to the honored dead of
the company at the National Theater Feb
ruary -, 1880; received and entertained for
three days, October g. p, 2S 1891 the
National Lancers Of Boston: June r. 1892,
received from the National Lancers a
solid silver punch service in recognition of
military courtesies previously extended;
paraded as an escort to the Union Veteran
Union September IA, 1892, Grand Army
Encampment.
Proud of Their Organization.
Aside from the events mentioned, the
National Rifles have participat ted in all the
parades or turnouts that welcomed home
our military companies from encampments
or interstate drills The company has also
been a very liberal contributor to Wash
ington city charity and to other objects
looking to the advancement of home in
terests. Naturally, the members of the
National Rifles feel proud of their organi-
cation. They have by hard and incessant
labor, elevated 1t to the high and prosper
Gus station it now holds. Each and every
member takes keen interest in its social
and material welfare, and stands ready at
all times to advocate or battle for its cause.
It is a well-to-do organization, owning
it's valuable armory building, now claimed
to be worth 100000 or more; it's uniforms,
equipments and other miscellaneous valu-
ables The Rifles, by entering the Ma
tional Guard of the District, which 1t re-
Gently did, do not change their affairs in
any particular. The company will remain
in it's own armory and be governed in its
business affairs by its own constitution and
bylaws. 1t is predicted that as military
body 1t will do Its full duty as National
Guardsmen, and soon stand second to none
in the Guard.
The present officers Of the National Rifles
are James F. Oyster, captain, command
George w Evans, second lieutenant; Will
lam P. Boteler, additional second lieu
tenant.
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clety Army of the
Cumberland May II,
1887, at the dedica-
ton of the Gen. Gar
field statue; partic.
ipated in the ma
tional drill and en-
campment at Wash
ington May % to 30,
1887; competed in the
drill with thirty-two
companies and won
fourth prize, and the
championship cup Of
the District; received
as guests and enter
tanned company A of
Minneapolis June 1
and , 1897. took mart
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He Did His Resi-.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Arizona Pete had been called upon. in
the absence of all the deacons and other
qualified church officers, to pass the con-
tribution basket.
In a seat halfway down the middle aisle
sat the wealthest man in the congregation
fast asleep. Arizona Pete stopped when
near him. held the basket under his ncse
and waited.
soft snore was the only contribution.
He touched him on the shoulder.
Another snore.
Then he shook him.
"Fuddleston," he said, you can't msSe
a sneak out of this game. Pungle up or
I'll throw you out of the window"
1t is recorded that Mr.. Fuddleston at
once PUNCHED up to the extent of s. for the
first and only time in his religious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
After the Wreck.
the Somerville Journal.

From the Somerville Journal.
Maude (anxiously)-''Tom, 1 refused Char
lie Wollister when he proposed to me this
afternoon and he said that had wrecked
his life. You don't think that he'll go and
commit suicide, do you?"
Tom-"Oh, no, don't think there's any
danger that he will. He and 1 have just
been playing pool together all the evening
at the club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22

prtnfers Jna, f6e fiffft se8oo&
master Of aoperftstns), saps:
II is efatmeo for f9e r'as6tnsfon
Star, ano proBa8fp fruf8fu3p
Claimed, 18af no et6er newspapet
in fee oounfrp goes into 50 farye
a percentage Of off f6e 8ouses
wtf8in a RADIUS Of ftpenfp mites
from f6e office Of publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
The Price of Ice.
0 the Editor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
1 notice that in the bids for ice for the
departments the price ranged from II to
10 cents per 100 pounds for all places within
the city, while to citizens taking 100 pounds
or less the companies charge 40 cents.
OF course where delivered in large guam
titles 1t can be furnished al less price,
but it strikes me that this difference of
considerably over 100 per cent is unreason-
able.
1t is more than is charged in many other
cities. For instance, as given in a paper
published in the ice interest, the prices q.
which ice is sold are as follows:
Decatur ILL.,, per 100 pounds. ....... 80 cents
East st. Louis, per 100 pounds. 30
Quincy, ILL.,. per 100 pounds. 20
Springfield, ILL.,, per 100 pounds. 80
Indianapolis, Ind, per 100 pounds. %
Davenport and Des Moines per 100
Pittsburg, Louisville, st. Joseph and Ben
ton Harbor, Mich, and st. Joseph, No., %
cents; Lincoln, Neb., and Springfield, Mass,
20 cents: Omaha, 10 cents.
Now, here's a list of places, east and
west, making a fair average, and in all of
them the price is much less than here. In
oil these, the same as here it is sold at
much less to butchers. hotels and saloons,
which take it in larger quantities, varying
from 81 to So dollars per ton.
In view Of these facts, it would seem
clear that the price here is unreasona bly,
high. There can be no pretense that there
is any scarcity Of ice, and hence no excuse
On that ground. CONSUMER.
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A Record of Interest.

cation of the Henry
Clay statue at Rich
pond, Va, April II,
1860. and was as
signed the right of
Hne; escorted the
Buriingame japanese
embassy at Wash
ington, May Il. 1860;
escorted the remains
Of Gen. Thomas S.
Jesup, L. S. A, to
their final resting
place, Congressional
Cemetery, June 10,
1850; entered the in
terstate military en-
campment at York,
Pa, September 8 to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
ON BUZZARD'S BAY,
The Season Opening All Along the
Shore.

shore.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
BUZZARD'S BAY, June 20, 1895.
The season is opening all along shore At
Marion the administration circle begins to
indication that there will be a very lively
season there, though short owing to the
backwardness of the season.
There is one new cottage going UP ad-
joining the Cleveland estate, on the Moses
Williams property, a relative of the Boston
lawyer building it for his personal use. 1t
lies to the south and near the Alpheus
Hardy, jr, cottage. on the turn of the
Monument Neck shore. facing the Narrows
between Marshnee and Tobey Islands and
the open bay beyond; very desirable loca-
ton, though a trihe bleak in any but the
very warmest of midsummer weather
The half of the Cleveland estate which is
in the market, and has been, for that mat
ter, for four years, does not find ready
sale for some cause The restrictions which
the syndicate handling 1t have placed upon
the property may account for ii in a meas
ure.
New Bridge Refused.
The town of Bourne has twice refused to
vote the construction of a highway bridge
to. connect this portion of Monument Neck
and the village over Monument river. Gray
Gables has remained unimpaired of its
isolation and the syndicate waxeth not fat.
1t would not do to sell in lots to suit to
Tom. Dick and Harry and thereby kill the
for the President and Mrs. Cleveland would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
Not Lacking.
NUt Lack1nBs
From the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
Hicks-"Yes; they got quite excited, and
in the course Of the row White and Black
the lie
Wicks-'You don't mean it. Why, it was
it,?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22

Pa. September to First Lit. Manson.
J. 1SGO, and in a competitive contest with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
The building Record.

For the week ending yesterday the build
ing record shows total of twenty-one per-
mts granted to build new houses, at all
aggregate estimated cost of O200. This
was divided among the several sections Of
the city as follows: Northwest, three per-
mits at 5000; county, eleven permits at
Sd, 700, and southeast, seven permits at
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-15

while keeping up communication with the company by means of the dogs. In this way the company was kept fully in- formed as to the movements of the en- emy and could stop the transport of horses in good time before the attack. The same dogs were also used for car rying ammunition to the firing line, each dog being provided for this purpose with kind of saddle holding about 500 cart ridges. The animals will go along the lines, stopping in front of every man, who takes the number of cartridges he requires. When the ammunition is ex- hausted the dog will hurry back to re- ceive fresh supply. and thereupon re- sume the distribution. The dogs are also trained to find the wounded and at tract the attention of the ambulance men in various ways, some remaining ne. the men and barking until assistance ar rives. some running off to find an am bulance nan and lead him to the spot, and others taking the mans forage cap or tearing away a piece of his clothing and carrying 1t to the attendants.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-15
Our Specialties.
PRINCIPAL,

DISEASES OF THE BLOOD, Kidneys and Bladder Constipation, Chronic Dlar- rhoea. Rheumatism. Catarrh; all froms of Skin Disease, as Eczema, Ulcers' Botches, Ugly Eruptions. etc.
 SYPHILIS in evry form effectuaiiy cured and the poison thoroughly eradi- cated from the blood. Gonorrhoea. Gleet, Structure, Cystitis, etc.
 NERVOUS DEBILITY-Sperma rhoea, Impotence Seminal Losses, Fail ing Memory, Lassitude, GIoominess, De- pression of Spirits and all effects or per nicious habits. I. All irregularities and cases of weakness in woman.
 Dr. Dozier gives his individual study and efforts to the diagnosing and treat ment of every case, prepares all medl- cines and gives all directions and advice, thus securing to every patient the nlgh. est professional skill and privacy as well as security against mistakes and the use of inferior drugs
 We make a SPECIALITY of ALL MANNER of CHRONIC DISEASES of the THROAT, LUNGS, HEART, BLOOD, KIDNEYS and of the Genito- Urinary Organs, and do not conflne our selves to PRIVATE DISEASES alone; hence we are patronized by the best peo- pie of both sexes. and any lady or gen tleman can visit our office with perfect propriety.
 CONSULTATION FREE and private matters sacredly inviolate.
 Easy payments and liberal terms to all, especially the poor.
 Persons who cannot visit us in our of- flee can, by sending us their name, re- ceive our Perfect Question Blanks" which will enable us to TREAT THEM SUCCESSFULLY BY MAIL.
 OFFICE HOURS-S a. m. to 12 m.; 2 p. m. to p. m. Sundays, 9 a. m. to 12 m.
 Send cents for question list and Book for Men Only.''
 Send 2 cents for question list for fe- males
 TAKE NOTICE that WE. WRITE NO PRESCRIPTIONS, but prepare and fur nish from our own Dispensary all medi- cines to our patients.
 That we publish no individual testi- monials or letters, though we have thou sands of the most f1attering on file in our office.
 That WE CAN TREAT YOU SAFELY, SUCCESSFULLY AND PRIVATELY BY MAIL.
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 P. o. Box 112 Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-15
AT O'BRIENS.

Sidney R. Ellis Darkest Russia com pany closed their engagement at OBrien's last night to small but ap- preciative audience. The matinee yester- day afternoon wss very well attended. The play, as stated in yesterdays Age Herald, is delightfully."- pleasing one. The tale Is told in manner easily un- derstood, and a strong vein of humor runs through it's entire length. As a masterpiece of construction 1t is a sue cess and is. bound to please wherever seen. Not only was the play well handled, but the scenery and stage settings were magnificent, and added much to the pre- sentation. The company left at 1:43 o'clock for New Orleans, where they are booked for week at the Grand.
 Charles H. Yale's Newest Devils Auc- tion' is the next attraction at OBrien's. This gorgeous spectacular will be put on in all its stupenduous splendor next Thursday evening. Many improvements have been made in the production since its last appearance here and an evening of rare pleasure is anticipated by those contemplating witnessing it.
 MT. E. l.. Brannan, advance representa- tive of Sells Bros stupenduous circus and menagerie, who has been here sev- eral days arranging for the coming of his people on October 12, informed the critic last night that tomorrow the paper will be put up announcing the coming event. MT. Grammar is very enthusiastic over the aggregation and says the per- formances will be of a high order, and assures all that it will be an innovation in circuses.