The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-25
PRIZE DRILL.
NO ANNOUNCE MERIT YET MADE
as TO The WINNER.

First Prize Probably Lies Between the
sewanee Rifles and the Gate City
Guard-The Confederate Veterans
Addressed by Senator Daniel-A
Sham Battle Follows
ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 24-An enormous
crowd. probably eoualing that which wei-
coined President Cleveland in 1887, wit
messed the interstate drill and sham battle
to-day. The sky was clear. but the ground
was still sloppy. when, ct $50 o'clock. the
Fort Worth Fencibies, in their snowy uni
forms of white and gold, marched into the
field for inspection. The programme of
the drill was soon seen to be a difficult one,
but the Texans did some very clever work.
They were followed by the Sewanee Rifles,
who had been selling first in the pools.
Their drill, while good, was not altogether
what had been expected, though some
euessers still insist that their chances for
first money are fair at least. Their wheels
and firing were especially fine.
THE ATLANTA RIFLES.
The Atlanta Rifles drilled third, not ex-
actly in their best style, perhaps. but very
near it The Mccarthy Light Guards fol-
lowed. but in the general opinion failed 70
improve on the work of the companies be-
fore them. Last came the Gate City
Guard, who at this hour are belived to have
borne of the palm, though the judges ask
until tomorrow to make up their decision
The Gate City Guard tonight bring even
money in the pool against the field. Some
bets are taken by friends on the rifles, odds
of 5 to being allowed them.
AN ADDRESS BY SENATOR DANIEL
After the drill Senator Daniel OF Virginia
was introduced by Gov. Gordon and made
en- eloquent address to the confederate vet
Grams His speech was a beautiful tribute
to southern valor during and since the war,
and to southern womanhood. He compared
tine soldiers of the south, VINO owed to their
own energy the crown of prosperity which
they now wore, TO the Emperor Napoleon,
who would suffer no hands crown him but
his own.
TIE SHAM BATTLE.
The sham battle was the feature Of the
afternoon. The troops were divided so as
to place seven COMPANIES on a side, each
being supported by battery of artillery. A
charge Of horse on the battery Of the north
line opened the hostilities. A cavalry duel
succeeded, followed by skirmish between
pickets, and general engagement between
the two armies drawn ~ in line of battle
Finally the confederate veterans, who had
been held in reserve by the southern
forces. raised the rebel yell and
charged, carrying all before them
amid wild cheers from the grand stand, the
occupants of which seemed to resent the
appearance Of the truce flag, which put an
end to the battle just as their favorites
seemed on the point of victory. On the
whole the show was realistic though absurd
enough in some particulars. As soon as
the fight was over the troops passed in re-
view before the stand, the crowd still cheer
ing the veterans.
THE STATE DRILL PRIZES.
Judge Henry B. Tompkins then an
nounced the prize winners in the state drill.
The Perry Rifles got first money, the Bruins
wick Rifles second and the Floyd Rifles the
third.
Fireworks tonight wound up the days
entertainment.
An interesting programme has been ar
ranged for tomorrow, including squad and
individual drills.
The railroads have arranged to give the
exposition visitors a rate OF cent. per mile
next week.