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The Virginia enterprise., 1898-04-01
TIE CITY NEWS.


Book beer is now ripe.
Vote on the bond proposition
and vote "Yes."
Chisholm was over from;
Hibbing yesterday.
Postmaster w. w. Browne
was over from Biwabik yester-
day.
Robert McGruer returned Fri
day last from his trip to the Da
kOtas.
D. H. Moon, Jr., spends his
Espring vacation with his father
in this city.
P. E. and James Bowling were
in from Eveleth Wednesday FORE
noon.
Remember the grand Millinery
and Dry Goods opening at the
Chicago Cash Store on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday next.
E. S. Smith made short bus
mess trip to the Elba Wednes.
day.
In our last issue we inadvert-
antly designated the democratic
delegates from the 4th ward as
''Silver Republicans" Strictly
an error, gentlemen, devoid OF
evil intent.
A. E. Dunsmore returned Fri.
day last from Minneapolis,
whittier he had been as a dee.
gate to the Grand Lodge A. O.
U. W., and to the State Conve n
ton of Republican League Clubs
M. D. L. Fuller was in from
Eveleth Saturday, in attendance
at a meeting of the school board
of District No. o..
Mrs. J. O. Shadbolt and Miss
Mayme Rinnert returned Satur.
day evening from Chicago, where
they had been taking lessons ir
the latest fads of millinery art
and purchasing an elegant line o1
new spring and summer goods
for their range customers.
Walter L. Case, of Duluth,
publisher of the Daily Law Bull
letin, was in the city Friday,
hustling for job printing. He got
init, and left the following
day for Hibbing. From remarks
made by Mr.. Case we should
Judge his trip to the ranges was
anything but successful from q
business standpoint.
Latest novelties in dry goods
and dress goods at the Chicago
Cash Store. 49,
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
M E. Church met with Mrs. D
E. Cuppernull Wednesday. The
next meeting will be with Mrs,
Kennedy, on Maple street, the
J date also being an anniversary
fof Mrs. Kennedy's birth. ->*@s r
! Miss Emma G.. Stevens spends
the week with Superior friends,
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GIendie u Ynnnm

Capt. Glendie B. Young was born on a
farm near Frederick. Nd. He came TO
the city when ne was very young and en-
tered the Emerson Institute. from which
he graduated in 1852. Soon after gradu-
ating he secured a position teaching
school in West Virginia Capt Young re-
turned TO this city in 1884 and entered the
Columbian University Medical School,
from which he graduated in 1sSj- He then
secured place in one OF the Govern
ment departments. and has been there
ever since. Capt. Young has been con-
nected with some military organization
the most OF the time since his arrival in
the city. He enlisted in the National Ri
nes twelve years ago and has risen from
the ranks TO the position OF first Iieuten-
ant, which he now holds He has en-
member of the National Guard for
about eight years. during which time he
has filed every position from private to
captain. When the District OF Columbia
National Guard were ordered out Capt
Young was placed in command OF Com
pany d, Sixth Battalion, a company
which then existed in name only The
new commander went TO work immedi-
ately, however, and in less than forty
eight hours he had a company OF sixty
enlisted men and one commissioned Off
| Ger.
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Richard A. O,Rrien.

Major Richard A. O'Brien was born in
Martinsburg, W. Va, May l. 1889, but
has been resident of the District of
Columbia since 1864. His military carer
started about the latter part of 1879 as a
member of the Washington Light Guard.
He became a member OF the Washington
Light Infantry Corps December G. 1880,
remaining in that organization about one
year. He enlisted in the Emmet Guards
in December. 1887, and was appointed
corporal in May, 1888. He was commits
stoned captain August 6, 1888, and was
detailed as acting aide-de-camp on the
commanding generals staff during the
annual inspections of the militia in 1890.
He resigned the captaincy of the Emmets
to become major of the Fifth Battalion,
d. c. \. c., September T. 1890.
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Frank L. Graham

Capt Frank L. Graham was born at
Marysville, Mo, April 20, 1855. When he
was seven years of age his parents moved
from their home in Missouri to Montana,
where young Graham received his early
education. At the age of seventeen he
came East to Allegheny College, Pa, and
after remaining there three years he en-
listed in the United States army. hoping
to pass the examination and secure
commission. He passed the examination.
but something interviewed and he did not
become an officer. In 1886 he came to
Washington and secured a position in the
Weather Bureau, where he has been ever
since Capt Graham became a member
of the District of Columbia National
Guard when it was first organized, enlist
ing In the Third Battalion as a private
and rising gradually to the rank of first
lieutenant which he held when he was
commissioned captain in the volunteer
army Most of Capt. Grahams time in
the National Guard has been spent in the
engineer corps. He was one of the mem
bers OF the engineers rifle team and
was of the team which won the Hilton
trophy twice in succession.
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R. DoupIo.. s,n,n,.

Capt. R. Douglass Simms was born on
the Mt. Auburn estate in the District OF
Columbia in March, 1868. He attended
the public schools in this city till he was
fourteen years of age. At-that time his
father died and he was compelled to
leave his studies and go TO work He Sc
cured a position in the War Department,
which he held for about one year and
then entered the employ of the District
government, in the engineering depart
ment- He has been employed at the Dis
trlct building ever since, ard IS cOnsid-
cred one of the most valuable clerks in
the office of the Engineer Commissioner.
Capt Simms has been in the National
Guard for about ten years, having served
In both the infantry and cavalry. He has
hiled every position from private 70 cap
tain. At the outbreak of the war he was
first lieutenant and adjutant of the Fifth
Battalion D. c. y. c., and on the organi-
zation of the District regiment he was
appointed captain of Company l. When
the regiment was in camp at Chicka-
mauga Capt Simms was appointed quar-
termaster on the staff Of Gen Carpenter,
and when the latter was promoted he
recommended Capt. .Simms to his successor,
Gen. Hudson, who retained him on his
staff. Capt Simms will not be able to
get home in time TO take part in the re-
ception. as his duties will detain him
with Gen. Hudson.
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George F. Dudley.

Rev. George F. Dudley. captain and
chaplain of the regiment, is a son of COL
W. W. Dudley, formerly of Indiana. Com
missioner of Pensions under President
Garfield and now prominent attorney of
this city. He was born in Indiana and
entered the ranks OF the Ep.scopaIan
clergy few years ago. His first charge
was ST. Stephens Church. in Fourteenth
Street, near Columbia Road, in this city.
which he now holds. When the war broke
out Mr.. Dudley volunteered his services
as chaplain He has been untiring in his
efforts 10 abdicate the suffering among
the men, and while in Santiago he made
three or four trips through the wet, s0g-
gy ground, under the burning tropical
sun, from the camp to Santiago to secure
the mail and purchase delicacies for the
men with the money furnished him by the
District of Columbia Volunteer Relief As
ISOLATION When the regiment arrived at
Camp Wikoff Chaplain Dudley secured a
leave of absence and went up in the
mountains of West Virginia TO reeuper-
ate. He will be in the city today in time
to take his place when the regiment is
reviewed by President Mckinley.
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EMPLOYMENT FOR THE BOYS.
Capt. King Has Number Who Are
without Homes.

N1tbOut Homes.
After Capt King, of Company B. had
disbanded his company in the White
House grounds yesterday evening, he was
approached by a member of the commit
tee TO provide for accommodations of the
soldiers who are either sick or have no
homes in the city, and asked if he had
any such men,
Cant. King was not aware of the fact
that such accommodations had been pro-
vided before he allowed his men TO go.
but has about fifteen men In his command
who are without homes in the District.
1t is understood that several other Off
GERS were in the dark about this matter.
and as a consequence. many of the sol
diers will have TO seek lodgings, for
which they must pay out of the small
sum of money they have received, a thing
the generous people of the District de-
sired TO avoid.
II is the duty of anyone meeting such
men TO direct them 10 any of the places
provided for them, where a welcome
awaits them. or to Mr. John Joy Edison,
chairman of the committee in charge,
who viii see that they are properly pro-
vided for. The Central Union Mission
will also be glad to direct these men to
the places where they may get accommo-
dation, and up TO 4 certain number the
institution viii take care of all who come.
The members Of Company B, who Sc
desire We're invited by Capt. King, before
the company was disbanded yesterday
evening, to meet at the armory at
O'Clock Monday TO attend the funeral
of Private Maddox, a member of that
company. The dead comrade will be
given full military funeral, and as
many members of his company as are
able viii attend TO pay a last tribute tc
the dead.
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Sydney II. Jacobs.

Capt Sydney r Jacobs was born at
Whitewater. Wis, in March, 1853 He re-
ceived his early education in the. scnoOls
in the vicinity Of his home. and was
later sent 10 the University of Wiscon-
sin at Madison, from which he gradu-
ated. Capt. Jacobs came 10 this city in
1890 and secured a position in the adju-
tant generals Office. He entered the
National Guard soon after his arrival
here and received an appointment on the
staff of Major Campbell, who then COM
manded the Fourth Battalion. When Col
UreN was placed in command of the
Second Regiment, District of Columbia
National Guard. he appointed Capt
Jacobs a captain and quartermaster OF
the regiment. At the outbreak of the
war he was placed In command of Com
pany NJ. When the regiment reached
Tampa Capt Jacobs was taken sick and
was left behind when it sailed for Cuba
He remained in the hospital at Tampa
several weeks, but as soon as he was able
he returned home Last week he re-
ceived orders TO report to Col Harries at
Camp Wikon and assume the duties OF
regimental quartermaster during the i'll
ness of Quartermaster Field
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MiiIinm 9. Hodges.

Capt William S. Hodges Is a native of
Virginia but has lived in Washington
nearly all his life He was born in Al
exandria In June. 1870, and shortly after
ward his parents moved TO this city. He
attended the public schools here, and after
graduating from the High School passed
the law department of the Georgetown
University. Capt. Hodges entered the
National Guard about ten years ago as
a private in the Ordway Rifles. AT the
outbreak of the war he was appointed
a captain in the regiment, and nearly
every member of his company volun-
teered. Capt. Hodges has the reputation
of being one OF the best drilled officers in
the National Guard. and is popular with
the men of his company.
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Charles DOnier.

Capt. Charles Domer, now in command
of Company C of the District Regiment,
was born in Selinsgrave, Pa, in 1867. He
moved to this city with his parents in
1874 and was educated in the public schools
of Washington. He acquired his military
education in the National Rifle Cadets.
being one of the organizers of this COM
pany, and was later appointed its first
lieutenant. In 1885 he was made captain
and commanded the company when it won
the cadet championship of the District at
the international drill. In 1887 Capt. Do
mer organized the National Fencibles and
has been its commander up to the pres
ent time, Company c being chiefly COM
posed of members of that organization.
Capt. Domer is one of the best tactitioners
and drill masters in the country and has
carried his company to victory at many
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boarded a special train on the Pennsyl-
Train of Two sections.

vsnia road.
Train of Two Sections.
This train was made up Of two sec
lions, each of eleven sleepers. The volun-
teers We're made very comfortable and
enjoyed the trip. Col. Harries was in
command Of the first section and Major
O'Brien looked after the second. The
first section pulled out at 4:30 a. m.
The bodies OF Privates Maddox and
Griffith were brought with the regiment
Grifith died late yesterday afternoon of
typhoid fever. He was a member of
Company ].
The boys received a great demonstra-
tion along the line. and were cheered at
every station They comforted them
selves by singing mo more hardtack. no
more hardtack."
His Head Out the Window.
But one accident occurred during the
trip. Sergt William Walsh, Company A.
while looking down the track near Phila-
delphia was struck on the head by an
iron post. Fortunately his injuries are
slight.
Nine of the soldiers came to camp
from the hospital just before the train
left and were taken along.
Private Stevens. Company A, returned
from the hospital Thursday morning, but
became so weak during the day that he
was sent back to the wards.
Corporal Sohilling, Company q, also
tried TO leave the hospital, but was pro-
nounced too i'll.
Private Kyle Company f, who was
left behind, is seriously i'll. Private
Goldsboro. Company T, came out OF the
hospital and returned with the regiment
Sergt Mahaney. Company u, was ols-
CHARGED from the hospital Thursday
raqr
was also discharged from the hospilai
a4ld. returned with the regiment
The officers We're puzzled as to what
10 do with two prisoners who have peeh
in the guard house for over month;
The prisoners are Privates Burns and
Murphy. of Company B. They were ar
rested at Santiago. 5
Private yogt, Company A, was selZeu
with a fit Thursday afternoon and had 10
be carried TO the train
Narrow Escape of Domcr's baggage.
Can't. Domer, Company c, narrowly es-
caped having all of his baggage destroyed
by a fire in his tent Wednesday night
HIS trunk and some of his clothing were
damaged.
Private Reilly, Company A, is minus $40
as the result of an escapade. lie went 10
town and on his way back managed to
get into the big corral Where ne uleu ~
do a Rough Rider act on the back OF a
mule But for a timely rescue by several
troopers Reilly might have been uampled
% death He claims TO have lost his $40
during the skirnish.
News was received late Thursday after
noon that Private Kyle, Company F, had
died at the detention hospital The news
could not be verified before the regiment
left camp.
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the consent of his mother. He was very
handsome boy and great favorite in the
High School, from which he graduated
His mother, who had been looking forward
TO his quick recovery and return to his
home. was heartbroken at the news of his
death.
William Poore.
The first District boy to die upon for
eign soil was William Poore a private in
Company K. He was first taken Ill on
board the transport going to Santiago, but
for some time, even after arriving in Gu
ba. he tried to fight off the disease, and
would not go to the hospital. Finally he
became too weak to walk and was con-
veyed to Siboney. where he died of ty-
phoid fever July 2s. He was very popular
with those of his company, and would
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THE HoNoRED DEAD.
Those Who Gave Up Their Lives for
Their Country's Cause.


Their Country's Cause.
There were homes and hearts which
knew no JOY in the triumphant march of
the District regiment, and made no
response TO the cheers of the people,
which, to them, was the reverberation of
funeral marches, the sound of taps, and
the last volley fired over the graves of
their soldiers. who did not return with
their comrades. but who gave their lives
for their country's cause.
John Riley.
John Riley, private In Company NJ,
was the first District soldier to die. The
regiment had been but three days at
Chickamauga, when he fell Ill with camp
fever and died within forty-eight hours
Mr.. Riley was employed before the war
as a laborer and was in comparatively
good circumstances. At the call for vol
unteers he together with his son, Samuel,
were two of the first to join the regi-
ment.
Howard Owens.
Howard Owens, private in Company D,
was the next volunteer to succumb. He
was first stricken with the fever while
at Tampa. but recovered sufficiently to
board the transport Catania, and was on
his way to Cuba when his weakness took
put off at Key West, where he died.
Ausburn +. Towner.
Corp. Ausburn F. Towner, of Company
| D, also died at Key West. He contracted
| a severe cold while on the transport
which developed into pneumonia. He died
on July 6. Corp. Towner was native Of
| New York State, and was born in Elmira
| twenty-six years ago. AT an early age
| he came to Washington and entered the
| High School, from which he graduated II
| 1887. He received his military education
! from the High School Cadets and the Ord
way Rifles. He held a position with the
| United States Express Company, and wa:
actively interested in religious organiza
| tions.
Thomas c. s. Maddux.
| Thomas Clay Sanders Maddux, a privat.
| in Company B, was I'll at the hospital a
Camp wikoff for some time, but his re
covery was thought to be assured. Or
| Wednesday he had a relapse, and diet
of typhoid fever. Thomas was only sew
enteen years old, and went to the war wit
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Charles B. Hudson.

First Lieut.. Charles B. Hudson was
born in Canada, January q. 1865, and
came to this city when he was ten years
old. He attended the public schools here
for a short time, after which he entered
the Columbian University Lieut. Hud-
son has been connected with the National
Guard almost ever since it was organizsI-
He first became a member of the cavalry
troop. and after serving about five years
in that organization, he was appointed
an aide TO the general commanding. with
the rank of captain, and assigned for
dutv ar Headquarters. After the death
of Gen. Ordway he rendered his resigna-
ton 10 Col Clay. who then commanded
the brigade but when the present Col.
Harries was appointed brisadier general.
Lieut.. Hudson was urged to again accept
a staff position, which he did AT the
outbreak of the war Lieut.. Hudson was
appointed first lieutenant in the volun-
teer army fer duty with the District Of
Columbia regiment. He went through the
Santiago campaign with the regiment
and returns with it.
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POSITIONS FOR THE SOLDIERS
Generous business Men Ofier Them
EmpIoyment.


Commissioner Ross is gratifed at the
result of the appeal of the employment
committee for assistance on the part of
the publc-spirited merchants of the city
in extending substantial aid to the men
Of the regiment by offering them positions
after their return here. His mail yes
terday contained many letters of that
character, among the principal of which
which were the following:
Gentlemen: In the line of action pro-
posed by Mr.. a. E. Randle, president of
the Capital Railway Company, we de-
sire to show our appreciation of the mag
nificent services of the Districts volun-
teers by rendering through you positions
in our store to the number of eight, to
those OF them who shall make application.
I'VE feel that this action will become
general among the business men of
Washington, who must recognize the
great sacrifice made by the flower of the
District, who left home, families and
occupations to defend the country's honor
and uphold the honor of its flag.
Respectfully yours.
'-sAKs & COMPANY"
81 hereby tender a position TO a first
class job compositor. and will give en-
ployment TO book cOmpositors as business
will allow. These men TO be of the Dis
trict soldier boys.
BYRON s. ADAMS
Fully approaching the condition of
some of our soldier lads who left homes
and families to defend the honor of our
flag we desire to offer ten of those who
may apply positions in our store.
IS. KANN SONS & COMPANY
1--WE wish TO place ourselves on record
as being in a-position to offer employ
rnent to at least four of the District Vol
unteer soldiers. We will. therefore be
pleased 10 receive applications as soon as
possible. W. B. MOSES & sons
'.The suggestion of A E Randle. tht
president of the Capital Railway Com.
pany, IS one which every business man OF
Washington should at once adopt. viz
increase their force; thereby increas,
their business. and thus make places fo
the soldier boys who want employment
This is practical as well as patriotic
and / believe the 800 men vino will be on
of employment will find a spontaneous
display of home patriotism which viii
give them all employment We hereb!
tender three places for them.
"A. GUIDE & BRO, Florists"
Following the plans suggested by Mr.
A Z. Randle president of the Capital
Railway TO give 800 guardsmen employ.
nent, who gave up their places TO go to
war, we hereby tender through you six
places of employment as our apprecia
tion of their services.
"LITTLEFIELD, ALVORD & CO."
The Commissioners later in the da!
sent the following letter of acknowledg
ment TO all the firms who have so gener-
ousiy offered this employment:
acknowledging the receipt of your let
ter of the Sth instant offering employment
70 District OF Columbia Volunteers, tn
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James i. Mock.

First Lieut.. James L. Mock was born in
Savannah, Ga, about twenty-five years
ago. At an early age his father failed in
business and he was compelled TO leave
college and find employment. He secured
a position in a railway Office. In 1890 he
came to Washington and has been for
some years in Government employ. I'm
mediately upon his arrival in this city he
joined the National Guard and was ap-
pointed adjutant of the Fifth Battalion
Later ne was made adjutant of the Sec
ond Regiment and was upon Col Clay :
staff, with the rank of captain. He is a
member OF the examining board and is
one of its youngest members
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this country at an early age. He served
through the war of 81 as a lieutenant
colonel, and received a medal OF honor
for gallantry in the field. He was one Of
the first to join the National Guard OF
the District of Columbia, and received
commission as lieutenant. He was rapid
ly promoted from one position to an
other, and is the only officer in the Guard
who has obtained the rank of colonel by
promotion. He gave up his position in
the record and pension division OF the
War Department to join the District Vol
unteer regiment. He is a prominent
member of the Elks and Masonic frater-
mites.
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THE REGIMENTS OFFICERS.
Those Who Commanded During the
War Against Spain.
Col. George III. Harries.

Col. George II. Harries is native of
South Wales England. He was born in
Haverfordwest, 1860. His early years
were spent in the printing office of his
father, where he learned his trade. In
1879 his parents emigrated to Canada,
taking him with them. In Manitoba Col.
Harries worked at his trade and reported
on the Market Review. He came to Wash
ington in 1850 and was given a position in
the Government Printing Office. During
President Clevelands first administra-
ton he lost his place. and then
went to Omaha with former Public Print
er Rounds and occupied a position on Mr.
Rounds's paper, the Omaha Republican
He has been associated with newspaper
work most of the time since For about
one year he was president of the Metro
politan Railroad Company retiring from
the position in 1897. Col. Harries has
been in the National Guard for number
OF years and was appointed surgeon on
the STAFF of the late Gen Ordway. He
was subsequently promoted through the
various grades to inspector of rifle prac-
tice, with the rank of major. At the
death of Gen. Ordway he was made brig
| adler general of the District OF Columbia
militia At the breaking out of the war
with Spain he was made colonel of the
regiment.