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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Sentenced to Hang.

ROCHESTER, n Y, Feb. l0--E Twin A.
Deacons, who was on Wedne day con.
victed oil the murder OF Mrs Ada Stone,
VS. this morning sentelced b. Justice
Rum'ey 10 lie hanged On Tuesday, April
10, just two months hence. An appea
WIN he in medlately taken.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Defiant Russia.

vienna, Feb l2.-Prncc Lebanoff the
Russian Ambassador, in conversation
with several diplomates on the Bulgarian
question, declared that Russia was firmly
resolved neither to initiate steps for an.
other settlement by diplomatic means, nor
to discuss the schemes of other powers if
at variance with her own policy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Four Hun,lrcd Cattle K,,lca

SCRANTON, Pa, Feb. 10 The brakes
would not hold on u Lackawauna stock
train going down Pocono Mountain this
morning, and twenty-five cars were
thrown OF by sharp curve, Four hun.
drsd cattle consigned 10 New York were
killed,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
GROSSLY CARELESS.
The Top ola Young Mans Head Blown Of
by Young Lady Who Was Swapping a

Zap.
OLNEY, ILL.,, Feb. IA most lamenta-
Die tragedy occurred at st. Marie, Jasper
county last evening A party of young
people assembled at the residence Of Mr..
Shelly to spend the afternoon, and it vas
suggested to go hunting in the woods a
m1sket was procured and the party start
a when Miss Shelly requested the priv
l0ge Of swapping cap on the gun,
hFng informed that the weapon
was not loaded. A young man named
FL IVY aged eighteen years, handed Miss
S.seily cap and moved away several
pfces. She drew up the weapon, AIMED at
ws, and, simultaneously with the remark:
Ffe Will play hunt" pulled the trigger
tnG the weapon was discharged The en-.
re contents Of the gun struck Ivy in the
'torehead, tearing away the crown of his
head AMI killing him instantly. The
Young lady is prostrated with grief over
aof tdrelessness, and the .ep Tire communi.
y meul rs tie death Ct an upright young
man.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

Macon, Ca, Feb. 12.-Ruth Woodala, q
negro woman living in Jones County, about
Ten miles from here, mixed some trough
on rats with water, and made her two
daughters, aged seven and five, drink Of it.
She then drank what was left The mother
and elder daughter died, but the other
child was saved by physician.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Drowned In a.Rescry0ir.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb l3-To.night
at o'clock Samuel Williams was walking
in the vicinity of the reservoir when he
got lost in the darkness and walked off into
the water, which was about fifteen feet
deep. No one being near at the time he
was unable TO get out and was drowned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Held for iijtijnp I,cttcrs

KNOXVILLE, TrNN., Feb. 10 Nj a. Good
man, who has been carrying the mail be.
tween this place and Scvicrville, was ar.
res cd hero to-day for riding letters
Goodman has only been in the Govern.
mcnt employ about thirty days. His pee
ulations amount 10 large sum, as several
valuable packages coming into his charge
are missing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

HoPElNsynIE, KY, Feb. l0-MiS. Nan
ME Clark, living near here, went out iC
ring the big farm bell to ell the mn tC
ainner when its fastening gave way and
it fe.l npon her, knocking her down and
cutting Il fearful cash in her head. Size
received other serious injuries, aud her re-
covCry is somewla, douhti
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
DnnncrnusC sCnunIcrrcii-

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Feb. l9,-The Secret
Service Division Of the Treasury Depart
ment has discovered that new counter
felt of the iive-dollar silver certificate has
been put in circulation. The bill is about
three-s xteenths OF an inch too short.
There are no distinctive lines in the paper.
The general appearance is good aud liable
10 deceive.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

LOUISVILLE, XII, Feb, TO- -lu the u, s.
l.s'rct court to-day Judge Barr granted
the writ of habeas corpus for the Hat.
feds, now confined in III, Pike County
tKy) jail, and the case will be heard in
Louisville.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Murderer Convicted.

ST. Louis, Mo, Feb. 14.-The jury in the
Rockford (M0) murder case to-day re-
turned a verdict of murder in the first de-
gree against Arthur Blake, for the killing
of Eddie Mcdowell, on the 2 of July last.
Thomas Harris was found guilty in the
same case last fall, and respited until May
II, in order 10 testify against Blake
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

EllE1s under consideration in
for tunneling the volcano of
htnpeD through the wall OF the
n order TO reach the immense
Il deposits inside the mountain.
1ox1guage railroad will connect
dheI with the town of Amcca.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

TOPEKA, KAs., Feb l2.-Thre, delegates
from the African Emigration Association,
of this city, are on their way TO the Dark
Continent on tour of inspection with
view to colonizing colorcd people in that
country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. l4.--John
Lloyd, son of n wealthy farmer, living
four miles from Gadsden, Ala, drew u
loaded gun from wagon to shoot u bird,
this evening when the gun was accident
ally discharged, the load entering his left
breast, killing him instantly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Presidential Inauuuralion Day.

WAsHINGroS, Feb. IA favorable re.
port has been determined upon by the
House Judiciary Committee on the Hoar
resolution, to amend the constitution so as
to change the Inauguration day of the
President from March to April 80.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Died While Applying for n Policy.

NEw York, Feb l3-Chas. Phyckstein,
while undergoing u medical examination
in the Office of the Mutual Life and Acct
dent Association this morning, fell dead,
His death is supposed TO be due TO apo
plexy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

said that n band of Franciscan
have taken VOWS to devote the
of their days to mission work
the oolored people of the United
and will begin work at once in
Anfh
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
The Whipping-Post In Delaware.

NEWCASTLE, DEL, Feb. l9.-Seven me-
groes and six whites, convicted of petty
larce les, were whipped with from five 10
ten loshes each today. About two hun
diad spectators were present.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

FoRT WoRTH, Ten, Feb, l2-G,s was
struck lere at depth of $50 feet. A rush
of gas, accompanied 10y cloud of sand,
came from the well with roar that could
he heard considerabl. distance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Express Robbcr Sentenced.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb l0-Jchn
White was convicted to-day Of robbing the
Southern Express Compaulb office. in
this city, OF $500 and sentenced 10 the peni.
tenti0ry for four years.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

Nsw YoRR, Fob. lO.--President Clcve.
land rendered the position OF sui
treasurer In New York to Mr. judson l.
Mott, the millionaire iron merchant, bu,
that gentleman sAs asnsitsly rsisssd.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

During u divorce trial at Plain
well, ILL.,, the fact was brought out that
the husband, who was the defendant
in the suit, persisted in sleeping be-
tween shecpskins at all seasons of the
year and In all kinds of weather He
declared that no bed clothes were
equal to them as a promoter OF COM
fort and health.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
To Abolish RnMnn CnunIy.

FG,NNroGr Ky, Feb. l0-Tho lesisla.
tive committee TO investigate affairs in
Rowan County II ID the grossest ne, lcct OF
official duties, and will recommend that
the 'oaaty be abe Ished.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

S NREMo, Feb. 1?.-The Crown Prince
eft lis bel this afternoon and remained
1ut of il several hours, me lnwhilc sitting
II reclining in his room. He expressed
himself as feeling well, and his lively de-
mcaaor settled 10 confirm his statement.
Hopes are revived that tho Crown Prince
$ on the road to complete recovery, de.
spite the contention Of the German physi.
clans, who originally attended him, that
ne is afflicted with cancer Of the most ma.
!ignant TYNE,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

BILL Introduced in the House
days ago for the appointment of
hnlssion on reform in orthog-
pbvides for the appointment of
commissioners to report to Con-
whether there is any practical
b d orthography for the English
hgi simpler than that now in use.
pnhissioners shall be distinguish
iohrs and shall lie paid twenty
olhrs n day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

] United States Fonetic Company,
izod with a capital of $500, 900,
an appropriation from Congress
hble it to establish schools to
the value of its science of SPELL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

singular fact is demonstrated
fhilo the most rapid cannon shots
y attain a velocity of 600 meters
ad--1, 800 miles per hour-mcte-
nre known to penetrate the air
velocity of 40, 900 or even 60, 900
per second, a velocity which
the air at once to n temperature
o deg. to 5000 deg. ccntigrade.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

y "A bal Gazette states and fur
= figures to prove il that
eas Z railroad mileage last year
lased per cent over that of tho
bafp accidents increased 1S
can't hd casualties TO persons
cent. Two hundred and
~ passengers were killed
~ cSe Ecs, making II total of
4hs bcr of passengers who
IL Dot up 9l6; employees,
toenx A grand total of 2, il9
4 dNII med by railroads in a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
nlsrie,ta's Cen,cnnia, Celebration.

MARIETTA, o., Feb. IA The Centennial
Committee OF One Hundred has decided
that sunday, July 10, shall be the intipl
day ofths c.lsbratlon, which will continue
fer several days
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

The La Sale County Oil. } bar has
one woman member, Mrs. Shsy. She
is said to rank as high as any member
of the bar In the county. q
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Death Penalty in New Jersey,

TRENTON, N. D., Feb l4,-ln the Senate
to-day bill was introduced providing that
the death penalty shall hereafter be in
tlictcd by electricity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Prisoners Escane.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Feb. l4.--Ten con-
victs made their escape from the county
barracks at the Work-house. They cut
their way through the door with jack
l<niycs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

! hastily fate of the girl lion tanner
blh the other night should go far
d fcventing future exhibitions of
1ak kerous character. The girl,
Sfidc, put her head into the
! Oh gigantic lion, as she had
hui reds of times before. But
eas4 became enragcd, closed his
and ragged his shrieking victim
ornt of the cage. She was res
terr> y mangled.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

of land is sevcnty-one
, a'his only surviving
nghhot yet eight years
vivel years, he will have
.ecitetween a German
lish band for this prin-
b coito the throne dur
prity matrimonial qucs-
morexious, and outside
limit Germany no mat
thert OF Prince Bis
, entf Holland into tho
pirs IN n footing IKE
arta,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

"A wealthy Frcnchman who has a
hatred of sharks has been cruising In
steam vessel for year past and
killed over 5000 OF the monsters.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

AT some recent balls in New York
there have been marvcls of electric
lighting. An accumulation, or storage
battery, has been placed temporarily
on the premises, from which wires
have been run all over the house.
Lights peeped out of the rare cxo,ics
and plants in the conservatory, in the
halls, on the stairways and in the
salon. They twinklcd even in the
table bouquets and ornaments.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

recent killing Of a man and
IN Baifalo by coming in contact
a. 6lcctric light wire, enforces
RfninR that when one of these
\ puad dangling loose in the
fould be given u wide berth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

WING Se alarming frequency
sttscH4 9 tbbers upon mail trains
par9 q He'd routes in the far
: - most constant peril in
"a the Pf postal employees are
marauders, the post
u ~ t has determined to
ense of the govern
~ tal cmployc on these
- xcetA with weapons of tho
- Sel Il. They will be sup
d |olhncc of ammunition and
N ehce necessary for
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

y ~ d. BRADLEY. n Chicago
" contracted the cocaine
brst form, claims to have
1nred by the mere exercise
power, refusing to use
Vic carrying it about in his
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

siilar-looking church to
NGngland is located in
al This edilice is fifty
qng thirty wide. Tho
bugh stone and half
fleet in height, max
y n the ground to the
rois of the common
~ bwer, steeple Or bel.
ptra is at one corner OF
(amel porch and vcsti-
nntiy n gable Of a beau.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

Twelve Memphis pastors have
come out against Mardi Gras on the
ground that "it tends only 10 evil"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

The entire literature OF Abysslnla,
1t ls snid, docs not include more than
one hundred volumes
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18
Political Disability Remnyad.

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-THE President has
approved the bill removing the political
disabilities of Henry Ii. Marmaduke, of
Missouri
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

New Orleans Picayune, in a re-
sue, says that "A "thief stole a leg
t6snaEs t6sSaeEssa RslEatikl Fl kyE9Rm in ssiFaQSs ssaFafSSs
n Orleans, etc. Its not unusual
Of a sharper pulling the leg
krson for given amounts, but this
theft Of a live mans leg is an
|tien upon the old established
ofI the light fingered gentry that
n shocking.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-02-18

Boston, Feb. l9.-The jury III the case Of
Nrs' Sarah j. Robinson, the alleged whole
ale loisoner Saturday morning rendered
verdict of guilty of murder in The first
legree. In his trial she was charged with
he mnrdcr of Prince Arthur f, eeman, her
lephew. Mrs, Robinson had previously
cen tried on the charge of killing her son
nd daughter, but the jlry disagreed. The
acen'vc to all the crimes of which she is
harg1a was alleged TO be the securing Of
he lif} insurance of heT victim
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-23
Death of VIZ. Frank Benediet.

Mr.. Frank Z. Benedict. who was in the tea
and coffee business on Fifteenth street and
who was a son Of the late Captain Isbon
Benedict, died at o'clock A. N. Yesterday
at the residence Of his mother, No. III east
Canal street, in the thirty-siXth year OF his
age.
Early last Friday morning the deceased
had occasion TO 20 10 Manchester 30 attend 10
a business matter. AZ he arrived al the
bridge Ia his wagon be gave the reins % the
driver and sad he believed be would walk
over. He got out, aud upOn reaching the
south end Ol the bTl0ge he turned around
10 say something 70 the driver, when be
staggered aud fell, striking upon his head.
He was tken up unconscious and carried 10
his home and never recovered. lie was an
energetic and popular young man, who viii
be mourned by macy friends. lie leaves 4
mother, two brothers. and three sisters. The
funeral will take place irom biz mothers
residence tais afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-23

unnn s1nnY Cnnrcoa.

Joe Hamilton (cOloredl, who has had con-
siderable experience with the courts aud
prisons here, was before the Police Court
Yesterday morning 10 answer the following
five charges Violently resisting the police
in the discharge OF their duty and assaulung
aud attempting - strike Sergeant A. NJ.
Tomllnson, assaulliDg and beating Frank
johnson, assaultlng and beating John Uar-
ris, trespsssing on the premises OF David Pc
ters0n and creating a disturbance. and tres
passing on the premises Of and abusing ID.
Chca;bam GILES Jackson represented the
accused, who, when arrested by Sergeant
Tomiuson saturday night, offered such vio-
lent resistance that the officer was forced to
use his club. Hamilton was fined $40 and
costs in each OF the i've cases. aud in three
WAS required 10 give security for his good be-
hayior for twelve months in the sum OF $500.
George Jackson (cOlored) was jailed for
fifteen days for stealing a LOT OF wax from
Wallcrstein a. Co.
William Goodman aud James Tracy, two
Young men who were connected with the
Wild West combination while il was here,
were charged with stealing $3.50 from Al
bert Bonn, Swede. After all OF the Wit
nesses present hsd testified the case was con-
tinued until to-day. when additional wit
nesses for the defence will be present.
Fines ranging from g for drunkenness to
$50 for carving concealed weapons were im-
posed on some forty or more breakers.
The docket was a long one. bW Justice
Crtfchleld made rapid progress, and was
through with his lAbors on the bench by
noon,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-23
Rirhrnnnd TLaafre.

Last season when CFest0n Clarke wSs here
with his father, J. ). Clarke, at the couclu-
sion OF the engagement be mide hts dsota as
a tragedlan. playing Hamlet" IL was q
great success. and be received long and
elaborate criticisms of his performance,
most OF which we're highly favorable. lie
last night inaugurated his first season as a
star with repertoire Of staudsrd favori,e
plays. selecting Hamlet" as the CON-
mencement and Richmond the place TO start
from.
From the performance last night It Is evil
dent that Mr.. CrestOn Clarke Is on the high
road % eminence a. o tyagedisn, aud that
the eneomiums passed on his Hamlet on the
previous occasion were well deserved and
highly prophetic Of good.
Throughout The play the study and care
bestowed on it did bin crest credit ~ 9
worker, while bis natural genius was evil
dent, aud It also clearly appeared thst the
tragic muse bad IN him faithful represen-
tatlye. The Melancholy Dane" suffered
nothing In his hands.
Mr. Clarke IS ably supported. Miss Bate
msu was a lovely and fair Ophelia.
A crowded and iashloBsbie audience
greeted Mr. Clarke aud he WAS repeatedly
called before the curtain.
Tonight be appears as Dertruehi0 In Ton
Taylof's FOoPs Reveoge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-23
Ctnreinnh AncInI CIuh.

Judge Weliord. Of the City Circuit Court,
yesterday granted 4 charter 10 the Cleyeland
Social Club, the purposes Of which are TO
promote pleasant and social intercourse
among is members, The cultivation and prac-
tce Of social games OF moral nature, such
as chess, dominoes, checkers, &c, and the
furnishing Of good readiog matter, such az
the daily papers, weekles, periodicals, &c.,
20 lis members.
The capital stock Is 10 be not less than $500
nor more than 81 900 10 shans Of 80 each
and real estate NAV be held not exceeding
q 800 In value. The place OF meeting shall
be at No. 3iG north Seventeenth street.
The officers for the first year are r. JO-
seph Otey, president; p. j. Oley, vice-presi-
dent: +. Frank, secretary. DTeclOrs-iI.
Ruark, p. j. Otey. William W. Allen, and
Harry Taylor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-23
THE CITY SCHOOL BOARD.
Report OF Its Proceedings Yesterday
Evening.

The regular monthly meeting Of the City
School Board OF the city Of Richmond was
held AZ the Richmond Hlgh.School building
yesterday afternoon at O'Clock. Present:
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson (cbairmaHl, Hon.
William Loyeusteiu. Dr. ). =. Moore, e.
ID. S,artc. A. l.. Phillips. I. WRey Davis.
William NJ. Turpin. j. G. Dickers0n. and
George Bryan. John b. Cary, superinten.
dent; c. p. Rady, clerk and supervisor.
sUPERINTRNDENT's MONTHLY REPORT.
Colonel John Is. Cary, superintendent,
submitted his regular monthly report,
which shows 2tS teachers and 226 schools.
Monthly enrolment, 9,SIS; average monthly
attendance, 9.4u. Total enrolment, lO,O32;
percentage. SO 2-i0.
The Superintendent saws that there Is In.
crease Of eight schools. fifteen teachers, and
lSG scholars. A new group OF colored
schools. numbering about two hundred. has
becu opened on the premises OF the Moore
Industrial Association for cOl0red children
in the northwestern part Of the city. The
Superintendent expresses the hOpe that the
Navy-Hn (Old) buildings will soon be
replaced with q more commodious editce
that Will probably provide more accomodl-
tious.
The Superintendent has visited 20S schools
during the past month and reports all in
good condition and the principals aud teach
ers doing faithful work. lie calls attention
10 the need OF good libraries in connection
with the different schools.
CHUDREN's DAY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
On motion Of Mr.. Dckerson the board re-
solved that the Superintendent be auth0-
rized to give one more day 10 the pupils OF
the white schools for the purpose OF attend
ing the Exposition, provided the admission
fee is not more than 10 cents and the chill
dron are not required to be accompanied by
their teachers, which Is considered impracti-
cable.
ARRANGEMENT or SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
The board carefully considered the ques-
ti0n OF improved arrangement Of school
buildings with view to safety in any aud all
emergencies.
PUBLIC NIGHT SCHOOLS.
The board have under consideration the
suggestions and recommendations made by
Or. ). +. Moore for the establishment Of
night schools in different sections ot the city
for the benefit Of pupils who by reason Oi
daily labor cannot attend the present day
schools. The subject was referred to a COM
mittce 10 prepare estimates Of cost, &c. The
board are In sympathy with the laboring
classes and desire 10 give them an Oppoftu-
uiy 10 secure an education.
After transaction Of regular routine busl-
ness the board adjourned TO the fourth Mon.
day in November.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-23
walker Lignt Guard Festival.

Yesterday afternoon the Walker Light Guard
gave a matinee a, ArmoFy Hall, no which
Miss Mary Tbaw introduced all the latest
fancy dances by children Of her class. The
dancing was beautifully executed. EsDe-
caly worthy OF mention was the Fiiz Lee
Oulckstep, danced by Mis- julia Fcrrandini
with remarkable grace and beauty. This
matinee will be hsid every evening this
week with new features each day.
Last night the attendance was very large,
and Company l., In lul-dress Uniform, were
loudly applauded Oh their drill aud march,
ing.
The feature Of the evening was Messrs. f..
RI. Spott, Herbert Finch, and william opill-
ing a. banjo, tamborne-, aud mOuthharp-
players. IN full nC2O-minstrcl costume.
The Daughter Of the Regimont gold badge
was awarded 10 Miss Annie Davis as tue most
popular young lady,
The votes for popular prlvate's medal now
stand: h. Is. White, Richmond Light In
fsntry Blues, 81; {. /. CarriDgtoD, Company
f, o: Louis Reese, Company A. 6; r. r.
Morris. Company c, 8; +. T. Phillips, Com
psny y, 6. Cavalry: Thomas Joyner, g;
william Gentry, 4. Artillery: II. Cole, g;
II. narwood, 8; w. A. Evans, 10.
Prizes for admission tickets were won by
Coupons Nos. 800. l0lG. and 1908. Holders
are asked % call for their prizes.