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Evening star., 1897-05-01
Coming Changes in the Guard Of
Widespread Interest.
MEET WITH APPROVAL ON ALL Sides
General Efficiency Competition to
Commence in June.
COL. MOSHER'S SUCCESSORS

The exclusive announcement In The Star
OF the details of the material changes soon
to be ordered in the District Of Columbia
National Guard caused a mild sensation IL
local military circles, and naturally the stir
up has been the sole topic Of interest and
conversation since the publication. OF
course. some officers and men who are af-
fected are not at all pleased and do not
hesitate to so express themselves, but the
general opinion of the unbiased Is that not
single mistake has been made by General
Ordway in arranging the changes. The re-
suit. II is plain to those who have the best
interests of the Guard at heart. will be by
far more compact and efficient military
organization than has at any time been in
existence in the District of Columbia. All
In all. II Is correct to state that the order
directing the changes will be accorded a
hearty welcome
Adjutant General and Inspector.
An announcement Of considerable interest
vas the publication In The Star. Thursday
last. to the effec; that when Capt. Charles
Il. Heyl Of the 23d United States Infantry
Is assigned in June to duty with the Dis
trict Of Colombia National Guard. will oc-
cur. simultaneously. the detail of Capt. H.
j. Slocum Of the 7th United States Cavalry
20 duty with the local brigade as inspecting
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SECOND REGIMENT BANQUET.
An Enjoyable Evening, With Many
Pleasant Speeches.

An Enjoyable Evening, With Many
Pleasant Speeches.
Many National Guardsmen of prominence
were in attendance Thursday evening az
the third annual meeting and banquet Of
the Officers Association of the I'd Regi-
ment, District of Columbia National Guard,
held at Freund's. During the meeting let
ters expressing regret at .heir inability
to be present were received from Secretary
Of War Alger, Assistant Secretary of the
Navy Roosevelt. Major Frederick Bracket,
and others:
After the discussion of an elaborate
menu, toists were In order. Gel. Cecil
Clay. In an entertaining manner. recited
the accomplishments of his command, the
I'd Regiment, and also spoke of aid that
should be rendered by the powers that be
to assist 1t In maintaining high state of
efficiency.
After bright remarks on THE National
Guard" and the Citizen Soldiery'' by
Lieut.. Col. NJ. Emmet Urell and Lieut.. B.
G. Poole, respectively, Mr.. John b. Wight.
Commissioner-elect Of the District, was
called upon to reply to the toast District
Of Columbia" Mr.. Wight was rewarded
WITH loud az placse when he declared that,
as one of the board Of Commissioners, he
would do all he consistently could do TO
aid the officers of the guard In their ef-
forts to elevate the citizen soldiery OF the
national capital to a degree of efficiency
thai would command the attention of the
entire country.
Major George II. Harries had the '.Epi-
logue" assigned to him, and the ssubject
was treated In a manner that thoroughly
pleased all. Brief remarks were made by
Gen. Ruggles, Col Mosher Maj. Il. r.
Campbell, Capt. Smith and others present
To Col Mosher was extended the special
honor OF drinking his health.
The banquet hall was decorated I'm q
style appropriate to military gathering.
The success Of the affair was in a large
measure due to the untiring efforts OF
Capt. James L. Mock. who was In charge
of the arrangements.
Evening star., 1897-05-01

officer and for the performance of such
other military duty in connection with the
Guard as the authorities may deem reces-
sary.
The relief of Captain Mosher as adjutant
general is made under the rule limiting such
detached service to four years. AS spe-
cial courtesy to the military authorities of
the District, Captain Mosher has Leen al
lowed to continue on duty with them near
ly year in excess of the limit. He will re-
turn to his company, which Is stationed ct
Fort Crook, near Omaha. The officers who
will succeed him are among the best in the
army, and the District Guard is fortunate
In securing the benefit of their services.
Capt. Heyl Is now serving with his COM
pany at Fort Clark, Tex. He was recently
on special duty at the headquarters of the
army, and was relieved only q few weeks
ago. Captain SIocum is q nephew OF Gem
eral Ruggies, ad1utant general OF the army.
He Is now on duty with his troop at Fort
The orders making these changes Will not
be issued for several days yet. 1t is ex.
pected however, that an arrangement viii
be made whereby the retiring adjutant gen.
eral and the two army officers who will suc-
ceed him will all be in washington In time
to take part in the June encampme1t CT the
District National Guard, and that the pro-
posed changes will take enect lmneoidteiy
following that event.
Ambulance Corps Not Disturbed.
Members Of the Ambulance Corps are
turbed in the coming shake-up Of the bri-
gade. The organization now consists Of
forty very active members. which demon
strates the great interest taken IN the
corps. Every meeting is well attended, be-
cause 1t is made a point to arrange the
program 20 that the members can be en-
tertained both In a military and social
way.
A stag card party and smoker was held
Thursday evening last. and was thoroughly
enjoyed. The occasions Of this character
are marked by a feeling Of good-fellowship.
the older members being ever ready to ex-
tend cordial welcome to tbs recruit and
wish him unbounded success.
The cycle club Of the corps II moving
rapidly to the front. both a. regards menu
bership and interest The initial run OF
the organization recently was to Takoma
Park. more than twenty members partic-
ipating. DR.. Kehoe was In command. and
Il now mapping out q series Of trips. DR..
Fales intends to accompany the cyclists
| on their runs. and with his camera secure
photographs that win prove o welcome adj
Evening star., 1897-05-01

United States. The project has been ad-
vocated from time to time, and 1t Is said
that General Nelson A. Miles cherished
such an idea in connection with the Co
lumbian exposition. The exposition de-
partment of promotion believes that the
time Is now ripe for a oonsummation of
mobilize the guard of the entire couiltry
at Omaha during the period mentioned
several officers Of the local brigade have
received communications relating to the
ment says:
''The department of promotion has cor
responded with the adjutants general of
the several states regarding the matter,
unanimously in favor Of 1t.
legislative and congressional assistance
VIII be necessary to successfully carry out
the undertaking, and before entering fur
be advised of the views OF the company
c. Emanders of the guard.
Without going into detail. 1t must be
apparent at glance what an immense
encampment Is here proposed while Its
benefits from a military standpoint mus.
very strongly appeal to you. The mass
Ing Of any large part Of the 10000 troops
would necessarily furnish q foundation for
one of the grandest schools of practical
military instruction that the country has
seen since the close Of the war, and feel
confident that its attendant possibilities
will secure for 1t the earnest attention of
the officials Of the War Department and
Of the officers Of the regular army and Of
the various military organizations In the
several states.
The topography Of the country here is
admirably. adapted to field movements of
the magnitude contemplated, and the pos-
sibtlities Of the project have aroused much
enthrsiasm on the part Of the regular
army officers who have considered It.
While the project Is an immense one. am
satisfied from the investigation thus Tar
made and the replies already received that
with the cooperation Of the guard In all
the states It can be carried to q grandly
successful conclusion.
II the plan is carried out. II would Of
course be with the sanction ana co-opera-
ton OF ~thesWar Department and under
the direction Of general officers Of the army
detailed Tor that purpose.
Ehat Eneieney CoaDetitaon.
Tha proposed general e6iciency ooupetf-
ton. originated BY First Lieut. ]. Bruce
Webb. Quartermastsr. "a Ba<tallen, which
has been hanging lire for sseveral monrhs.
win. II - now thought. soon become
reality. This beiief Il based on very dig
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dition to the decorations Of the company
quarters.
ROad March for Inatructfona.

Road March for Instructions.
Company A, 5th Battalion, has completed
arrangements for a road march tomorrow.
The company will leave the armory about
10 o'clock In the morning and return late
In the afternoon. About fifty men are ex-
pected to participate, the object being to af-
ford an opportunity for instruction in field
work. Advance and rear guards and dankefs
are to be thrown out, and a rough topo-
panied by notes showing the features Of the
outing that might prove useful for military
purposes The company will be under COM
mand OF First Lieut. William H. Mellach,
tended.
Corps. Trembly and Bryan of this COM
pany have passed the battalion board of
examination for promotion to sergeants.
private Bowers has also passed the board.
District I'm the Grant Parade.
In speaking Of the arrival Of Company
c. ID Battalion. in New York recently, for
participation in the Grant monument pa
rade. the New York Tribune had the fol-
lowing to say:
"Washington's crack military company,
the National Fencibles. arrived yesterday
afternoon and marched to the Park Avenue
Tor them. They made an imposing appear
ance. and will doubtless attract a great
deal OF attention In the line OF march on
Tuesday. The Fencibles are as dear to the
people In the city Of magnificent distances
as the petted 7th Regiment Is to New York
ers. The company is conceded to be one Of
the finest military organization in the
United States They have defended the
title Of champion on many fields, and main
taiqed their supremacy until. in an unfor-
tunate moment, the wreath was wrested
from them at an Interstate drill in Memphis
In 1884. Competent judges from the United
States army, have frequently expressed the
opinion that the Fencibles ara as perfect
as TAR a. drilling goes, as men Gamble ex-
pected to become. The officers OF the COM
panys as weil as the other officers OF the
District Of Columbia National Guard, re-
ceives their commissions direct from the
President OF the United States. who fss the
commAndeF-in-ehief OF the DISCREET militia.
The company. In addition to the reKu-
lation equipment. IL Handsomely uniformed.
the dress suit being of dark green broad
cloth. with white and gold trfnmfnas, and
green shake, with white plume. The IA
tigue unifornn n Of black, heavily braided
Evening star., 1897-05-01

in black. The officers of the company are
Charles 8. Domer, captain; Lee B. Mosher,
first nedtahAht, and W. W. Mortimer. sec
ond lieutenant. Capt.. .Domer was the or
commanding officer since its organisation.
He has commanded the company in &al its
fnterstate drdffs and has many trophies as
evidence Of the companya success in these
competitions Capt. Qomer has rsceived
handsomely; mounted swords from the
cities Of Omaha and Indianapolis.
The companies that repfesented the Dis
trict in the big parade In New York re-
turned to 'Washington wednesday morn
ing, the members expressing themselves as
having had thoroughly snjoysble outing.
Rating at the Last fnspesaien.
The percentage Of attendance Of the sev-
eral organisations Of tie local brigade at
the last annual inspeetaon and muster, re-
Gently anrounced in general ordsrs, was
as follows: Company "A, 6eA Battalion. 100:
Company b, 1st BattaaioIi 100; Company
A. LIST Separate Battalaun 100; Company
d. 1st Separate Battallop 100: Company
c, LIST Battalion, 100: C6mpany B. eth Bat
tahop, 100: Corps Of Field Music, 100; field
and stan, 9TH Battalion, 100: Aeld and stan.
esh es 6attadionss 100; field and stan, eth Bat
100; field and stan, Sd Battaiion, 100; field
and STAN. 1st Separate Battalion. 100; field
and stan, Let Battalion, 100; field and stan,
% Engineer Corps; 1e0; .company A ID Bat
ssM 81 s, Company 4 Afh Aa.ts,ion. ee.es:
D, LIST Battalion, 90. 4Sss f5onpeny e. 9th
y Battalion, ss.73; Company DS tn Battalion.
$50; Battery A. Light AFtillery. S5.n;
Company O. eth Hettaif6n. s5.9l; Ambu-
lance Corps. S6u; Sd Separate Company,
65.1S; Company B, let Separate Battalion.
$50; Company Q. lit Separate Battalion.
$40; 1st Separate Company. $500; Com
pany d. Sd Battalion, 64.44: Company G.,
zth Battalion, "a; Company A. Engineer
sCc5Ps. Cen gs7 Company a; ist Bsttaiion;
and stan. IRsaimept, go; Company D.
sth &c ysat3ehoq Is c9n,Pssy = Ens1neer
|aS.ts: co@psss @ a ssh ssssi' Is an: q "a
To.lEshsli.s III adsa<Ass
Ths dsuastmsnt az Iromotion Of the
itrans-M Mississippi ana international exposi-
don. to be held at oznada. Neb.. begin
ming In June and enning lns Ncyember.
1888. is actively engaged In A endeayor
to mobilize the Nat36nAa 0s6rd Of the
Evening star., 1897-05-01
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master Of oeoerftstns'. saps:
II Is etatmeo for t6e 1aoos6ingfon
Star, ono proBa8fp fraf6futIe
efatm.o, f6of no of9er newspoyer
IN f8e eoanfrp soes into 90 farss
a percentage Of off t8e 6oases
cnf6in 4 rootus Of fnsenfp mifss
from f6e Office Of publication
Evening star., 1897-05-01
Omcers Elected.

The Emancipation Celebration and HIS
torical Association has elected the following
onacers for the ensuing year: President. w.
c. Payne; vice president. VIM. Simpson:
second vice president, Henry FitxAurh:
secretary. e. ". Davis: treasurer G. W.
Stewart: chairman OF the board q d1reos
torn, w. II. Matthew'S
Evening star., 1897-05-01
80 shirt waists. 60c,

1,5O0 Hoffman Mfg. Co.'S .'Marquise''
shirt waists-every one this seasons pro-
duction-go for about a third to fourth Of
what you're paying for them about town.
The lot came to US at a special concession,
and that's why they're Coo. instead Of 81 so
to $3.50. Perfect goods.
Hoffman waists are concededly the best
made-best itting-best quality waists made.
The collars fit-the sleeves are correct-the
greatest care is taken, even down to the
finishing Of the buttonholes. This lot con-
sists Of fine lace stripe, lappet and pain
lawns figured corded dimitics. ombre strip
ed and plain lowered orsandies- plain white
dotted Swisses-in all the new efrects-new
eolorings-with detachable white linen and
self collars and cuffs, double pointed yoke
backs-perfect fitting. Not n single waist
is being sold about town under $50, and
half Of them aIe worth up TO $3.50. Your
choice Of this immense lot-69c.
Evening star., 1897-05-01

All oud black figured taffeta silks, in
handsome scroll and foral designs-soft fin
ished-which sold for 69c. and 75c.-win
Evening star., 1897-05-01

II you want anything, Try an ad. in rhe
star Il anybody has what you VIII. you
wfu GDt N ansWsr.
Evening star., 1897-05-01

nihcant statement Of Gen. Ordway. in q
communication relating to the Competition
addressed to member OF the committee
said:
Il fully approve the plan and now ex-
press the desire to cooperate with the
coard OF officers in every possible way In
carrying 1t out, and agree to subscribe one
tnird OF the total amount of money that
Will be offered as prizes"
The generals approval and his generous
oner to subscribe one-third of the prize
money has greatly encouraged the COM
mittee, and meeting is to be held Thurs
Gay evening next to take steps to the fore.
me competition will. In all probability. be
launched during the coming camp at Fort
Washington. 49,
oncers Who Paraded.
In the Grant monument parade in New
York city Tuesday last, the star of Lieut..
Col. Urell consisted OF First Lieut.. ]. Bruce
Webb. ad5utant; Capt. Otto G. simonson.
Inspector and First Lieut.. Charles L.
Beatty, quartermaster. Maj. Ross had
Lieut.. p. w. Zea as adjutant and Lieut..
Y. n. Luce as surgeon. Lieut.. Foster. as
surgeon. paraded with Mai. O'Brien.
Inc members of the local companies that
visited New York express themselves as
very grateful to Mr.. w. Howard Goodwin of
" West S7th street. who entertained them
ct luncheon and placei his residence at
their disposal during the long and tiresome
wait to take their places In line.
Evening star., 1897-05-01

AZ the Vacation Time Approaches.
A goodly sized company Of children enter
tanned their parents and friends yesterday
at the residence Of Mrs. Louisa Mann. 1915
Sunderland place. with recitations and
songs for full hour. Those who took part
In the recitations were Lucy and Lawrence
Whitman. Sidney Walcott, Elizabeth and
Cornelia Smith. Merriam Moore, Harriet
and Caroline Lothrop. Arthur HELEN, Ruth
Hall. William F1ather. Charles Ffouike.
Ruth Cohen. Dora Clover. Claudine Glenn
entA, Mallory and Helen Church and Cath
rine Britton. Solos were sung by Caroline
and Harriet Lothrop. and several choruses
BY all the children. who appeared first in
marching array. coming from their rooms.
and marched away at the close Of the exer-
ctsea ringing loudly HAL Columbia" so
weA arranged and smoothly moving an en-
tersaanment By children b rarely seen.
Evening star., 1897-05-01
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The Evening Star is served &c subscribers In the
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Rates Of advertising made known on application
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rr,popEAN FINANCIAL MARKETS.

London Gola quoted at bu.n1o ago sd bars
a.. ouoed AT rs ild. and American eagles 90 a.
m--Con.oe for money ~ ll-l8 consoss cor st q,
rsnl ess Illinois Central o4&; Louisville S9H: ne.
Central new IS es NsNfiIk Er. ar,t preferred
sYi Mexican ordinary. los Money .tg. hp,h sSor;
ana tire. nths bills iSisns Per cent american .,a
securtes e''s ~ There were special features.
T ~. ro.. w,. arm with a generally light demand
vi nee 3-The weekly statement OF tne ImpetlH
~ ~ Germany shows the following changes % com
rsred with previous account ar N s .sn srks
Cher recnTi,les Increased 100000 nMks notes IN CIR
Sn % marks ~ pfennings for checks Prices on 70
I,oare here today were easier pac ns sscSr
lies were weak. on reallzatlohA '>0'oe'" '"'"~
ne. were well MAINTAINED - A., s.... Exchange
IT. ,odav was dull especially In the case OF h'e'"~
,iSna SECURITIES. American securities were
D. nee 3-Therr al-round risins tena,noy
~, The Rourre here to-day: but the dealings We. s
~ m-rhree per cent renes 103 francs - oen' ~
,or ~. account Exchange London. % francs IN
esntimss for ehee,A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-04

CLOSING PRICES OF CHICAGO STOCKS.
Friday. December 8-p. m.

Friday. December 8-p. m.
Operations In both the share and bond depart
ments of the Stock Exchange to-day failed to
d,splay the activity noticed In yesterdays mar
ket while aggressive support which character
,ved the dealings In the last two days was lack
ING There was however. some good buying Of
.,ocks Sentiment remained cheerful, and news
deve,onments affecting stocks were encouraging.
Tho two professional elements were apparently
CARRYING on vigorous fight for the control OF
the market. In which honors were about even
a, the close. Final changes were small Man
haitian WAS the only noteworthy exception. Its
net gain Of 81 points being made on srouhd-
,... renort that the underground rapid transit
,cheme had been declared unconstitutional
Sugar Refining enjoyed an early advance on the
decision OF the Treasury Department to impose
a countervailing duty on Dutch sugars and
while It subsequently, reacted. Its closing price
WAS slightly above last nights maj hy-
ure, Metropolitan Street Railway Susque-
hanna and Western preferred. Minneapolis and
St. Louis second preferred. Northern Pacific pre-
ferrcd. Omaha preferred and Chicago Great
Western were strong features The last-namea
stock was again one of the leaders IN point OF
activity. Earnings Of this company nave oeen
exceptionally good for the last six months aho
for the fourth week In November they snow ."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-04
THE GENERAL LIST.
RAILROAD STOCKS.

OMEN HiTh1Low. Fin. BID. ASK. sold
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Domestic exchange was as follows at tne
places named: Savannah-Luy lying l. oc' on ~
selling par New Orlcans--C Commercial 81 -
discount; bank par Chnriestor-Buying par
selling nc. premium. san Franc'sco-Sisn''
lie: Telegraph. 10c. Chicago-ioc premium
Rank clearings in this city were: Exchanges,
sl3G. eV7 ,239 balances So 1859 Philaae,p nan
NExchanges 1892 404; BALANCES. siSoooo
Acknowledgements $3t~",oH 1a ,n
SAG 40 ChcaGo-Exchanges, Sl"3.0 ~, ca oai-
ances. S2G56421 Boston-ExchanSes SlVoo'-
900: balances. 81 G25,1'S. ,o.,
The commercial price Of bar silver was DIN
NerIcan silver dollars 4G7s In London bar
silver advanced 3-l6d. to p 9-1Gd Silver eH-
norris to-morrow. $4,000 ounces
Money on call In London was 2i.GZts per cent
and open market discounts 10 1903 per CEN
for short and long bills Paris exchange on
London. % francs q confines Berlin discoun,
rate Al. per cent British con-ols closed AZ
liz lilo Tor money and 1l2 1915 for the sc-
count French rente. 1o3 francs % confines
paris discount rate per cent
THE FEDERAL TREASURY.
To.dav.s Washington Treasury statement.
covering actual results for two days ago. com
nared with the last preceding statement. gives
,bo following balances.
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increase OF S4SS55 making for the month gain
OF S1jO5l5. number of highly favorable earn
ings were received to-day. Total sales OF stocks:
312. $40 shares, against 4S0.6S4 yesterday. Final
changes were about equally distributed between
small net gains and losses.
Prices for the last sales Of the principal active
stocks to-day compared with the hnal figures or
yesterday were as follows:
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financial.
Houston and Texas Central
First Mortgage Bonds.
Notice Of Bonds Drawn for Payment.

Tho Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Company. having in its possession cash proceeds
from sales Of lands covered by Trust Indenture
between Frederic P. Olcott, the Central Trust
Company Of New York and the Southern Pacific
Company. dated April /. 1890. which are ap-
piicable to the purchase Of The Houston and
Texas Central Railroad Company's First Mort
gage bonds secured by such Irdenture to an
amount sun1cient at the price limited In said
Trust 1ndenture to purchase and retire 220 Of
SUCH bonds: and. 1t having been found that such
bonds cannot be purchased at or below 40 per
centum OF the par value thereof and accrued
interest thereon. there have been drawn by lot
under the provisions Of such Trust Indenture.
bonds secured thereby bearing the distinguish.
Ing numbers hereinafter stated. to be paid for
out OF such proceeds of such land sales at the
said rate OF ITO per centum Of the par value
thereof and accrued interest thereon.
The distinguishing numbers Of the bonds 20
drawn are rs follows. viz:
IL, 81. A, o. l49. 1875. 1876. 311. ala. al. AZ
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Tho debt on which interest has ceased since
maturity is 81 1891, ESQ. and the debt bearing no
interest is $3s1 1893. 125, made up OF S3i6,0slol9
United states notes S54, BAT old demand notes OF
1SG1 and 1862 S27 570,S24 National bank notes.
redemption account. and s6.sS6.931 fractional
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