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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

The "FoCls' Session of the Union Veteran
Company Old Guard at Masonic Temple last
night drew n good many people, attracted by
the oddity OF tho entertainment. Tho hall
was tasteiully decorated with cyprus trees,
naRs, bunting, and cOlorod lights A largo
booth where ilowcrs were dispensed 20 the
guests, was In the Ceutur OF the hall and
pretty young girls encouraged the young men
to buy. Tho affair was opened by Hon. simon
Wolf aud Hon. George ID. Scott as the Chiel
fool, followed by dozen brethren, went
through n series of antics, aud then half u
dozen gentlemen were requested to speak,
which they did with inuch embarrassment
Tonight there will Do n garden party at the
hnll
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

THE chances of defeating the river and
harbor steal grow bettor as tho session
nears its close. Only ten days more re.
main for the confederation Of that bill
and the regular appropriation bills. 1t
was forced yesterday to give the right OF
way to an appropriation bill, and if its
opponents arc as active rs it's friends, a
number of millions may be saved to the
country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

WHY would it not be well to put
Samuel ]. Tilden in the cabinet? He is
charged with making the selections, and
no is about the only democratic states
man who is accused of having any opin-
ions upon living questions. If Mr.. Til
den is to run the next administration it
would bo matter Of convenience to
have him part of it and stationed in
this city. 1t would save continual halts
in the democratic march of reform that
lwould ensue if he is TO be consulted on
Iall subjects, from the removal of lido
waiter to the construction of party
policy,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24
spcclal Agent Rathbone's qcslImouy,

Chief of Special Examiners Of the Pension
Ohice kathbone was before the committee in.
yestgating the pension ollce yesterday aud
testified that the work for the past year had
increased % per cent. over the previous year,
the question was objected TO- Commissioner
Clarke testified that he did not know tho
whereabouts OF the chief Of the special exam,
liners last September Nr, RathbOne read
graphed for leave ON Oct, until the l4ih
which was granted. AZ the end of his leave
he went TO Chicago and other cities on bust
ness, Ho said " was at Cincinnati. was
the pension Oiiicc.'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

. THE FIRST blush Of joy that came TO the
nosshS-eks of the democratic party over
= jcidental victory last fall has rapidly
sr.. and upon thoir faces can now be
seeNstho lean, hungry, and distant look OF
old 1t is dawning upon their minds that
PERI Aps, this is not to bo the genuine,
longVhoped-for democratic restoration
fter all. The snub of Hendricks, the
allure of the Mcdonald boom, and a
general intimation from Mr.. Cleveland
that he has no use for tho old, worn.out
party hacks of the democracy confirm
their apprehensions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

ULTys THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
D-9 stockholders of the Northern Liberty
Market Company will be held nt tho Oilice Of
said company MARCH ., 1850, ut IL o'clock IN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

IT is about time for Elijah NJ. Ilaines
to indicate to the Illinois democrats that
they can elect a senator by uniting upon
him. Their longer support of Mr.. Morri-
son seems to be futile As in the speaker
ship contest, Mr.. Haines holds tho trump
card. Ho votes for Mr.. Morrison as long
rs there is no chance Of olecting him, but
should Mr.. Hainos's vote bo essential to
give Mr. Morrison a majority ho would
probably have conscientious scruples
about clecting froe trade senator.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

THE members of the Oregon Legislature
are paid for q limited session. If they
desire TO transact business after the OK
piration of this term they must do SO
without their por diem. Considering the
importance attaching to the election of a
republican successor to Senator Slater, the
governor should reconvene the members
in extra session, and, there should be party
fidelity enough Znong the republican,
-Eenkerszss ssseSale at tho capitol and
remain their without compensation until
this duty is performed, BY this means
they can repair their mistake.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

Rev DR., E y. lluntley ieclured last night
at tho Douglass Memorial NJ. E Church, cor.
Eer Of Eleventh and II streets northeast, on
the subject "fhe Boss Devil" large Au-
dlcnce was present aud duly appreciated tho
lecturers JeiiOrts by frequent applause. In
Temperature proved 10 be the "liOss Devil," {"
and the lecturer very forcibly pointed out the
various means used 20 lead tie youth Of tho
day In thht direction, lie admOnighed parents
ior their Neglect in properly training children,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24
JNAuuURAL PROCESSION.
SEATS ON THE STANDS
ILL THE PUBLIC OBSERVATIONS FROM
17Tu STREET 10 THE CAPITOL.

ALL THE PUBLIC RESERVATIONS FROM
l7Tu STREET no THE CAPITOL.
The exclusive right to erect seats on all tho
public reservations and spaces from Seventeenth
street TO the Capitol have been awarded 10 w by
the Inaugural Committee aud tho permission
ofthe Superintendent of Public Grounds and the
District Commissioners
Each ticket contains coupon, which deslg
mates your seat by section and row, and secures
II for the day, You may leave the stand, receive
u check, and return TO your seat "between tho
aCis.n
There are aisles every 10 feet 4 wider space
Is allowed for 0a3h seat than In theators or pub
lie halls, No standing In tho aisles or on plat
form VIII be allowed, rs each person upon the
stand will have q designated seat as per coupon
Seats can be secured until MARCH 3 at tho
prominent drug stores and at Brentanos, or by
addressing the undersigned,
WILLIAM ". DYER a CO.,
fe2l, 24,2o 0l3 or 1880 Pepusylyanla ave,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

~ WASHINGTON AND NEW or
lSND LEANS TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

THERE appears to bo n southern clique
who are at work TO keen Senator Garland
out OF the cabinet His bourbonism is
not rank enough to suit them, They
would prefer some one who never omits
to plume himself on tho part no took
in the lost cause.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

RTAS AMERICAN woMAN-A sGTuAt
- tiOn In n fimlly 10 sew and assist with chilA
dren, OF other light work. Please call or nd
dress lJiT " ST. N W. 1874
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24
q. A. n. pellLIon fnr Grnnrs RellrDmpnt.

z, A' II. FtIIIIOn Tor WFnnIs NeIIfHment.
Mr. Miller, Of California, presented in tho
senate yesterday petition received by tele.
graph from the annual oncampment Of the
Grand Army of the Republic, now In esslon
passage by congress OF q bill to place Gen.
Grant on the retired list Tho petition was,
under the rule Ibid on the table, the senate
having already on It's part passed u bill 70
tigu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 81, 1855.
Reward or.rsd for Ner.papcr rhlcres.

Reward offered for Newspaper Thieves.
This Office will pay $40 Tor the arrest and
conviction Of any one Oft tho numerous thieves
who arc making practice of stealing THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, from the doorstcps Of
subsorlbers
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24
DosroTr1cE NorE,

Il y. u
Letters for Europ9i nol be specially d.
regtcd for dispatch byL -,'vuiu ~, amer IN
as ali Trans. Atiautic MIS- are forwarded by tho
orsg mails for wee ending February 2s
viii close (pHoMpTL1n n all cases. az this oiIlco
as follows j.,
"sie1mship EiierIla southampton and Bre.
meni nj i I.iO nm for Jamaica SRvAnilla,
S. pr slesm PeT HSsi sesmishI@p ~ @ WITHIN + en- ylI l2lr
,;isspsr ylaS oIEIicpaas2&; q 70. rnrono ',s. r
sttnmshin a krt, via .Plym0uth, Cherborirg,
iiIiI sni Ian6nrIcttgrs for Ireland must be dl,.
TSStsa PS 81 a mohirea f. a. Gs Ss 1gsS4s 1esn
town deuc /or lG5re99t britain and other Euro;
tatSInn,u,shII Iinn q, Dpei at / p, NJ Tor Nas,tn,
N. X, nY Ysgntia2o, cuba, per steamship Glen
AMI foj g59mpcohe, Chlapas,. Tsbasco, and
YutatY tdoI meS'eo, CO. psL per- &steeam7hip Guy OF Alex,
hnaTIl }ei "per tity Of fkieSandrlaiS' must
FRIDl; Az 100 p. NJ for Porto Rlco direct
sAa Yhip Edith dodden at ii a. m. ior ier. Gt
m SGi SG pSr steamship Main, via ,sonlh.
aaiBlher uropean Countries innstb be dirceted
~ Main J.; ~ ] = m. for Europe, per steam
eigi BgrilannlG, i;, yia Qneenstowniat 1:3Qp, m.
Anshlp Saratoga via Havana; at 2 p. IN.
Belgium direct, per steamship Waosiand
II Ahlwerp Ietters must be directed per
tils tOrChna and Japan, per steamship City OF
lHOlflo Ia san FrancisCO) close here
IIeHland, Sandwich and Fiji Islands pGr st0anl-
'ship ,IealgndIR lyla San Francscol, close
YoFk% % y seamsSp teo cor wa W HFhiY FtsR e. Ras SSE
for Auslrallnl.
a'rho schedule Of closing Of Trans Pacific malls
\ NarfAnged on the presumption Of their unln.
efrupted overland transit to san Francisco
dall5 from tho oHet arriving ON TIME at san
'rallciso9p ule dey or Mlling OF stealp9rs are
hENnY q. PEARSON, Postmaster.
FoAloBlIcE, NEW roHRi n. Y,I Fob, 20, 1885.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24
limited STATES MARsHALs SALE

II
BY virtue Of q writ of nor H.olas issued
OF tue District Of Columbia, and 10 mo directsd
WIN sell ~ public sale for cash, in frOnt on the
COurl House door of said District on THURS
pa y, THE 2OrI PAY OF FEBRUARY, 1885,
ht ~ o'clock m, I'LL the right, title claim and
Interest ofthe defendant in and TO the folio,yins
utsgilbrd property, 70 witi
All Vl lol numbered BpYonty-throO (7;l), In
Todd y dunnolls sub. OF square numbered four
seventh street west, between ID and E streets
bouth' Part Of lot numbered twelve (lg), in
tlVufe numbered seV0n hundred aud twenty
four lI24J. BEGINNING for sul1 part thirteen (l8)
rom the southwest corner of said lot, running
thence north on tho line Of First street north-
east thirteen 49, feet six lBl Inches, running
thonce east one hundred and fifteen (tlb) foot,
thence south with the rear limo of said lot thir-
teen (l3D feet six 90 inches, and thence running
west one hundred and fifteen ll0) feet to tho
drOd and tNenty-fDur (724l, beginning nt n point
thirteen (lB) feet six 90 inches south Oi the
northwest corner OF said lot, aud running thence
quarter l2atl lnCheS, and thence running east
one hundred and liiteon llb) feet, aud thOnoe
north on tho rear lino of said lot two and three.
quarter t2tD Inches, aud thence west one nun.
ming, In tho City Of Washington, levied upoil ne
me property Of the defendant, Ellgabeth
Windsor, to satisfy execution No. "a. .as4 al INV
Johnson. CLAYTON MoSiICH ABi, ''o"
- - Untad States Marshal
THOMAS BOWLING, Auctlonoer fei'2Ot
X EYES & co
WiLLARDS HOTEL STABLES,
COR lArH AND Srs. NJ w.
BRANCH OFFICE Al THE ARLINGTON
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24
A UCTTON SIZES.
II X. FULTON, AUCTIoNEER.
AUCTION SALE or FORFEITED PLEDGES

I will sell by public auction, at my store. 1918
Pennsylvania avenue, commencing Thurs
DAY, FEBRUARY 20, at 10 o'clock q. m, n
large collection of forfeited pledges, from Nos
1890 tO 73, $50 inclusive. This sale will consist
principally of Watches, Jewery, Diamonds and
other precious stones, Silyorware, &c.
This sale will continue mornings ut 10 o'clock
and evenings nt o'clock until all the lots are
sold. Persons holding tickets Will please take
notice II. X. FULTON,
fe24.3t pawnbrOker aud Auctioneer,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

+ .ADY FROM PHILADELPHIA VINO
i met gentleman on train ARRIVING IN Wash.
ington S!Ib y, NJ, Monday aud helped hOr get
vase ON check 1000, md had two LADY friends
meet her In depot, VIII please send lettnr, with
address, TO "hALCOMSON,' care National
Republican,
DADGES MADE TO ORDER IN GOLD OR
ID ailyer bullion for military, masonic, and
thentrlcal ornaments price reasonable 46D q
sLN, w.
UT UTANTED-SMART, BRIGHT BOYS AND
w young men To sell n helutinl photO-plntO
picture OF the w. shlngtOn Monuments; the
cheapest and best picture on sale, 20 u day eau
easily bO made. can at the ltrpubllgan uhiCe.
GLOCKS-ENaLISlG, FRENCH, AND
" American, repaired by JAMES q, BArES
05S Pa ay. eAsti send postal and ho Will call
perfect work guaranteed, nOlO-ly
DARGAINs IN HATS or --LATEST
ID styles at New York Hat Store, BOl Penn
hylNpniA avenue n. w.
IINo MEN-Wl1AK AND UNDEVELopED
"A parts OF ihe body enlarged and lnylgOrate1.
Address Ior, particulars EhtE MEDICAL oo,I
Buffalo, y, X.
LADIES may deyelopthe bust by simplessu
treatment, Write for scaled circular aud frf
advice W ERIE MEDICAL CO., Buffalo, " "a
/ am cOnVinpnd that your method tor trJt
mont OfimpOtency ana decay IN llAleH ~ thggI
known " tho m0lirAl profession, ana tHhnUsI
occasion 10 racOmlnend II ~ my pTfWtgp,NAH
ter from pTActiolng physlcan, see clrouN D.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

DY A WHITE GIRL, ADouT1b YEANs
ID Old-A place tn walt upon lad n or tu Mo |
chamber work and assist IN sowIW n plRN'c /
which would be " home, whore siN Ntould IN. !
main at night Address NJ. b., ReiVhlcen on |
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24
BOIRDING.
MONEY TO LOAM

MO oNEY no LOAN ON REAL ESTATE,
.INI Ia sums 10 suit a. lowest rates of interest
III. Is, CHIfTENDEN,
ll9G New York aY,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24
PERSONAL CoMFoRT.
Home, Sweet Home
% MONTHLY BUYS YOUR OWN
A PROFITABLE INVESTMENT
EACH s5 DOUBLED MONTHLY. AND
LOSS RENDERED IMPOSSIBLE.
NEW foRK WILL BE
THE FUTURE CITY OF THE WORLD,

LuSS RENDERED IMPOSSIBLE
NEW foRK WILL BE
THE FUTURE CITY OF THE WORLD.
Property around II Is rapidly Increasing I'm
value ana must continue to do 50.
900 BUILDING LOTS, BEAUTIFULLY 10.
GATED
ON hlgh, healthy, wGll-dralnad ground I'm abouL
the choicest dwelling locality Of y Newark, ~ j.,
many OF which COumuni u YicW OF tne OcenIl.
gqney Island, Staten Island, and the bnys,
ISLANDS, ana cities intervening. The lots front On
peshlhe. Jellilt and Badger avenues, between
Clinton and Hawthorne avenues, and the prloaH
Include the grading Of streets undthO BeWer in
Badger avenue, TO which all lots ON tnG prOperty
may bc connected. Each lot will be sold on paw
mtnt or - down and 20 per month Thereafter
until PAID for. secure and select one AL once
lhe prices of lots VIII b0 as follows, Hal,yeQn
Hawthorne avenue aud HunyOn sire Il, e12O Mr.
lOti between RunyOn aud BigelOw strects 21b5
per lot, nud between ligeloW street and clinton
avenue. $500 per lot The prices of all unsold
l0lb VIII be inureased 90 each month. This Il tho
greatest slaughter In prices ever offered for de-
hlfaDle lots on popular terms and the offer IL
lnAde 10 enable the executor TO close estate
quickly; Every lot must aud will be, therefore,
sold quickly. Get your choice while you can.
Cottages on similar TERMS Clrculars and maps
n WILSON, Attorney,
$50 broadway, NOW York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24
V,RusrEE's SALE.

Il NNN''A '''N - SAhi-A@
Where's Oswald a; ,Hemsley,, trading and
riedJ OF the District of Columbia, did BY his Ger.
tain deed OF trust, bearing date the Sth day OF
oflico IN the District of Columbia on February
9th, 1884, in Llber No. 1859 Folio $40, OF seq,
one Of tho Land Records for the DISTRICT of Co:
lumbia, did convey unto Everett Wilson, OF
Chicago Illinois, in trust, the personal property
hereinafter described TO secure the payment of
said srantors promissory note OF even date with
said trust deed payable one year aft sr It's date to
the order OF Armour 4 Co., for the sum Of four
est At the rate of five per centum payable semi.
annually; and
Whereas default has been made in tho pay
ment ofsad note. and ArmOr " Co.. who are the
legal holders OF said note, having applied TO the
sell the property in said trust deed described, il,
accordance with the provisions therein con
Now, therefore, notice Ia hereby given that the
o'clock, ln the forCnuon OF TUESDAY, THE
rooms known as Nos 3 and 4, Wholesale Row
Center Market, In the CITY OF Washington u; @, /,
bidder, for cash, the following personal property
IN said trust deOd described, 10 wilt; one single
harness. SEQ set Of dSnRie names II fSirbanRs'
| platform scales, Fairbanks, nbbatolr scales, !
vator aud fixtures, office furniture desk, chairs,
| and stools safe stove, gas fixtures chaade-
Hers globes, and pipes ollice and storeroom hx.
lures, hooks ana appurtenaIcc5, stock Of fresh
| and plCieed meats and pork, lease OF said store
room, aud ali ne right, title, and equity OF re-
EVERETT WILSON. Trustee.
Dated Washington, ID. e., Feb. u, 1888, u
| WEEKS n Co., AuctOneers. telT-ts
| GALE OF FISH WHARF PRIVILEGES.
| OFFICE OF THE ESGISEER COMMISSIONER
| WASHINGTON, ID. g., Feh TO- 1885.
Notice IL hereby giVen that on FRIDAY,
| FEBRUARY ~, 1880, the ash wharf prlyi'
leges In Washington aud the fish stalls In GeOrge
town viii no sold ut public auction for the term
| OF one year fOm March ], 1885, as follows A.
! O'Clock y. M, on tho promises, six fish stalls
| In the Georgetown marRot house 10 the highest
| bidder, GermS-CHsh, In advance. Also, Rt
| o'clock y. m,, on the same day, on street, be-
| tween Seventh and Ninth streets northwest, In
front oftho fish stalls OF (Centor) washington
Market, AZ rights and privileges granted or At
| lowed by the laws Of the corporation OF w ash
| lng. on 10 establish wharyes or docks for land
Ing, cleaning and sale of iish IN the city Of Wash
| ingtOni ana no wharf or dock shall he deemed
eligible unless situated nt some point on the
north side Of the Potomac river brtWeCn EleY
onth street east and Fourteenth street west, u
the highest bidder Terms-One hundred dol
lars to be paid ON the day OF sale, and the resi-
duo 20 be paid within i've days from day of sale
by order Of Board of ofCOmmlssOners u, q.
q. j. LNDECKER,
| Major Of Engineers, u, =, A.,
Engineer Commissioner ID. q.
THOMAS DOwLING, Auctioneor tel7-lOt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

pY A FTR-T-CLAss COOK -sITUA ATlbN
-1D In private family; will do hOusework. I'd
dress COOK Republican Office. Lap
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

The annual election for directors Ofthe North
Crn Liberty Market Company will be held at
The office ofsull company MONDAY, MARCH
o Polls open from TO p, ~. Transfer book
closed February ~. opened March 10.
ielO't14w II. r. HOWARD Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

DY a SETTLED WOMAN - GENERA
ID housework. Address ID. C., Republican o
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

10y AN HONEST AND INDUSrhfOUs
ID young man AGED GOA suitable sAatlon,
best OF references; must get work. Addfe.s IL
o.. Rppubiifnu Ofugp. W1.y0
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-02-24

A POSITION no TAKE CItNut;E o
N printing Office, prefer to go stNih; goc
reicren -cs Addr - T.. f. D., Republican Oihc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-17
COLONEL RICE'S CIPHER.
Two Kinds Of CommendatOry Endorsements
on Applicants for Official Pap.

The State officers complain that they are
troubled great deal with requests from persons
wanting federal positions for letters of recon-
mendatlon or Endorsement, and doubtless In the
tons of paper Of this character, said to have ac-
cumulated in the department at Washington
since the 4th of last March, there
are several reams of Indiana's official
stationery. Auditor Rice is more frequently
called upon to write letters indorsing the appli-
cations of these sinecureseekers than any other
man in the State building, doubtless for the
reason that he can generally be found ready to
do favor more willingly than any of the others.
There is hardly an hour in the day that there
isn't some one who calls to ask the aid of his
influence. Several men are often in
dorsed for the same position,
and, in consequence, it would seem that the
Washington appointing officers would be per
picked by this seemingly generous and undiscrim-
mating practice. To avoid anything of the kind,
however, it is said that cipher system has been
agreed upon, and only such letters as contain
tain significant words or phrases have any
weight If letter is addressed my Dear Sir"
alludes TO the applicant as friend" instead of
the bearer" and contains the words highly
important" in the third Ane and party require
ments' in the fifth line with the subscription
Yours truthfully" instead of truly" 1t is I'M
derstood to be a strong and earnest indorse-
ment, and the fortunate applicant
to whom it is given is pretty
likely to receive exceptional consideration.
A few days ago Mr.. Sheerin, the Supreme Court
Clerk, made trouble for Mr. Rice by telling
an Irishman who wanted to be messenger In
one of the departments at Washington all about
the cipher system and the sequel to it, The APP
plicant was assured that if he could get a letter
from Auditor Rice with certain words in it he
would be pretty sure to get his appointment
without any trouble. The letter which the Colonel
gave to the fellow simply read, Il know the
bearer to be trustworthy man and faithful
Democrat. If you can give him the position
he wants, you will greatly oblige," etc. Mr..
Rice was very much assounded when the Irish
man read the letter and handed it back to him
with the remark: Jamie Rice, you're bloody
rascal. You didn't put any of the good words
in IT, ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-17
Distributing the Awards.

To the western Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, May 16-The interstate driIl
exercises were resumed at the exposition
grounds to-day. The individual drill of cadets
three each from Tuscaloosa, Auburn Baton
Rouge and South Carolina, were won by Ser
geant j. FL. Coleman, of the South Carolina
Military Academy, who was presented with a
handsome battle of Sedan medal. The
individual drill for the best drilled
man, which had ten entries, after an exciting
of the Houston Light Guards The judge in
both tho individual contests was Lieut. G. b.
Setteree, u. s. A
Ike awarding of prizes in the interstate COM
petitive drill then took place. The sponsors OF
the companies were conducted TO the plat
form, and the commands all passed in review
before the stand headed by the Mexican band
in the following order: The Chickasaw Guards
Busch Zouaves South Carolina Cadets, Baton
Rouge Cadets and St Mary's Volunteers, the
Houston Light Guards and staff bringing up the
rear presenting altogether grand spectacle
The Houston Light Guards were ordered for
ward to receive the first prize for infantry drill,
to the astonishment of the multitude. who were
at first dumb, but soon afterward broke into
wild cheering The medal and first prize were
handed over to Captain Seurry. In the infantry
contest the Mobile Rifles were given second
prize, the Chickasaws third, and the Louisville
Legion fourth.
In the cadet drill, the Tuscaloosa Cadets lave
first prize, the Baton Rough Cadets second.
South Carolina Cadets third, and the Auburn
Cadets fourth.
In the artillery drill, the Indianapolis Light
Artillery carried off the first prize, the Wash
ington Artillery second. tho Louisiana Field
Artillery third, and the Galveston Light Artii-
lery fourth.
The Busch Zouaves took the prize for zouaves.
and 81 Mary's Volunteers FIRST prize Tor Oess
rural COMPANY.