The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
Splendid Drilling, and the Famous
Gilmore at Night.

Yesterday was glorious day at the
drill grounds. The weather was DELIGHT
full, the immense crowd in the best of
humor, the exercises magnificent, and the
day in word everything that the heart
could desire. The drilling began at a
very early hour-S:3O a. M, and was pro-
coed with in the following order:
THE MAIDEN DRILL.
This drill with its separate set of
judges began with the Texas Rifles, who,
as they marched on the grounds, were
warmly cheered by their many friends. The
company made first-class showing, and
Austin has just cause to be proud of it.
Following came the Maxey Rifles, of
Paris, who put upa splendid drill. The
Dallas Rifles was the third and last COM
pany of the maiden class drilled yester-
DAY. 1t was weak at some points, while
other movements we're executed bril-
liantly. On the whole, the drilling of
these three companies was most COM
mendable, with the balance of favor on
the part of the Texas Rifles.
Upon inspection, seven of the maiden
companies withdrew from the contest.
They were the Colorado Guards, Fannin
Guards, Luling Greys, Robert E. Lee
Rifles, Victoria Rifles, Longview Rifles
and Stone Fort Rifles; also in this class two
companies were ruled out--the Johnston
Guards and the BRENNAN Light Guards.
STATE INFANTRY COMPANIES.
In this class, the following state com
panies were drilled, beginning at
o'clock:
l. BRENNAN Light Guards.
2. Waco Light Infantry.
3. Dallas Light Guards.
4. Fayette Guards.
OF these four companies when the drill
is considered as a whole, the honors seem
to be in favor of the Fsyette Guards
In the afternoon the first company
drilled for the interstate prize. 1t was
the San Antonio Rifles. They are splen-
did looking set of men and handled
themselves and their guns wonderfully
well. Their movements were neatly ex-
ecuted, yet not in all ius ances perfectly
done. One of Captain Badgers orders
was not heard and the company was
broken up. But they recovered them
selves and finished their drill with great
applause. Their sponsor from the west
grand stand showered compliments upon
| them at the close of their drill
The last drill of the day was
by the CASTOR Cadet Zouaves, of Dallas.
The company is composed of boys about
IL years of age, but they drilled superbly.
Their movements were novel, quick and
marvelloUsly well execut d Round after
round of applause marked the great ap-
probation of the audience. The boys are
prime favorites, and the ST. Louis Zouave
company must put up wonderful drill
to take the first prize over them.
DRESS PARADE.
Following the Zouave drill came the
grand event of the day, the dress parade.
Never in the history of Texas, or of the
south, or of the union, was there
seen such a magnificent display. The
parade formed we'll down in the drill
grounds and was composed of five bri-
gades of infantry, the flying battery of
artillery from San Antonio, four troops of
United States cavalry and two of state
cavalry. General Smith, in command of
the United States camp here during the
drill, was the commanding officer, while
General Stanley received the parade. IL
was grand and awe-inspiring sight as
company after company, as the artillery
and the cavalry marched to the martial
music over the broad expanse of the
beautiful grounds up to and
in review of the dignifed and
grand old officer, General Stanley. Such
scene puts one in love with the ways and
methods martial. It enthuses, it inspires
with chivalric desires. Such opportuni
ties come once in life time, and he who
does not see these dress psrades that take
place every evening" will miss the rarest
treat of his life.
DRILL NOTES.
The Jacksonville, Qll.) Juvenile band
arrived last night, composed of twenty
three pieces of music. This band original
ly was organized by small boys several
years ago, and has grown into years and
manhood, and though some changes have
occurred it still retains the majority of
its original members. We welcome it to the
sunny hills of Austin.
Gilmore's band go from Austin to Little
Rock, Ark, where they will give a concert
next Sunday, the goth.
The ex-queen of Hanover is one of the
most completely forgotten of the many
exiled sovereigns who live in secluded
places in Europe. She recently cele-
brated her SEVENTEEN birthday. She lives
at Gmuden with her son, the quarresome
duke of Cumberland, and is very popular
in that community. The authorities of
Gmuden presented her with congratula-
tions on her birthday, and there was
torchlighi procession to the royal resi-
dencs.
Melville w. Fuller, of Chicago was
asked by New York Tribune reporter ON
Tuesday if he had anything to say re-
garding the action of the senate judiciary
committee on his confirmation for chief
justice. Mr.. Fuller replied: "The senate
judiciary committee is pursuing the
usual and proper course. Too great care
cannot be exercised in passing upon the
fitness of the nominee to so great and re-
sponsible an office, and a reference to a
sub committee is a matter of necessity in
making the proper inquiries. The dig
nifty of the place demands circumspec-
ton and forbids undue haste"
We would be pleased to know of man
or woman who has never had headache or
been subject to constipation. As these
seem to be universal troubles, little adj
vice may be in order. Why should per.
sons cram their stomachs with nauseating
purgative pills, etc., which sicken and de-
bilitate, when such pleasant and sterling
remedy as Prickly Ash Bitters will act
mildly and effectively on the liver, kidney,