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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-03
OH, WHAT A WnoPPER!
Mr.. Bryan Tells Of His Trip To
New England.
SAYS SILVER SENTIMENT HERE Is
MOST ARDENT

Popocrat Candidate Winds Up His Cam
paign At Omaha-A Flying Trip Over
His Own State-Gold Badges Numer-
GUS, But Generally Well Received.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
FRANK UNDERWOOD
WAS ARRESTED AND PLACED uN-
DER noNp YESTERDAY.
Two women Are Jailed, charse'i
with n.ing ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OF che stor, In which Little Maud
Rezfora Figure. Prominently.

Last Tuesday Henry Mattasoi was
arrested On an affidavit sworn out py
w. II. Ruxford. a veterinary SURGEON,
who lives at 15a Main street. charging
him with fRvishins Maud the ii-ycar-
old daughter OF Dr. Ruxford.
Yesterday about noon Frank Under
wood was KrrrHted on the same charge.
preferred by the girl herself, aud was
released on a bond of 5000 TO nppenr
before Justice L0udcrdsle next Tuer-
day 70 stand an examining trial gu
fie Walker who runs mn asslRinatpn
house. corner Wood ana Jnelson
streets, ana Mat Hayden, white wo-
man living near the Ruxfordu. were
alno arrested and jailed. charged with
being accompliccs of Underwood IN
the running OF little Maud Ruxford.
II seems that Underwood Is already
under Indictment on charge OF living
In adultery with 4 woman called syl-
vlnn. lie had been paying attention
10 Maud Ruxford FOR some TINE and
last Monday, when the child dlsap-
reared from home, the parents natur-
aily Thought he had a hand In Il. A
dlligent search was made for the Flrl
by the officers, hut she was not located
until wednesday night ut \ late hour.
when she wac found In n sporting house
In the South End. wiiero abe had heen
In company with Underwood She was
NJ once tukcn nome ana the afItHls iVi-
lowed yesterday.
A Gazette reporter called at the HON
of Ruxford's, 1852 Main atreet, but die
not ind the doctor at home. Mra. Hux
| ford said she had been cautioned e
say nothing whatever about the case
| that her little Riri had been ruined b.
| Underwood, assisted by some womer
Of the town, aud had made n full cor
\ fesHion 10 her She thought that tho
boy Mattasoli now In jail was limo
cent, Ms her daughter so claimed. an
she believed abe had told her the who'll
truth. No amount OF questicnlni
could draw from the bereavcd moihI
the story related to her by the little
daughter
Maud Ruxford is pretty little bri'
nette, not yet In long dresses, and doe
not seem to be impressed very muci
with the gravity OF the situation. sh,
was present during the conversation
with the reporter md her mother, b.
had nothing 10 say beyond the fact ths
/ she wished 1t could be kept out Of til
/ newspapers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

The following state people were req
Uttered In Dallas yesterday.
Mr.. j. j. Dlckcrson, Paris. 9. +. rb-
erley. Tyler; John p. Hart, Waco: q. w.
Bnrnhurt, Tyler; Sam l., qahlrnan, Jr.,
Groesbeck; Miss Kate Nelson, Fort
Worth. Richard Lord. Galveston; j. Il.
Brown, Waco: Joe q. Booth, Austin; j.
NJ. Benish, Houston; Malcolm Graham,
Austin Can Atterman, San Antonio;
Sol Hirschberg, Waco; w. j. Neale,
Waco; r. ID. George. Houston; A. II.
O'Neil. Miss Edna O'Nell. Paris; X. $.
Lovett. Houston; Charles Nurveil, Hem
derson; Thomas Breeni, Mineoia; Mrs.
w n. Miller. Corsicana: q. Cain. Hous-
ton; J. c. Biackeny. Henrietta; n. NJ.
Vanderhurst, Galveston; II. Harrison.
Brenham: Ed Rowland. Hllieboro; II.
j. Phillips Greenville; c. II. Akin,
Texarkana; II. H. Rowland. Tyler: W.
ID. Lacy. IT, w Madden, Charles Banes-
ter, Waco; Miss Auita Wallace, Hous-
ton; n. Il. Hutchinson. Athens; Charles
r. Banner Tyler; L. d. Strawd and
wife, Rockwall: Il. w. Rundell Austin:
w. o, Richards and wife, Childress:
Miss Florence Rundell, Austin. i. c.
Bath, Mr.. and Mrs. A. a. Messer, VIM.
Boyce, Fort worth; L. p. Hunter,
Mlneola: G. w. Connery. Il. d. Hun
ter, Fort Worth; H. c. Jackson. Alien;
j. b. S.ransell. Richardsun; II. II. Da-
Wis. Springtown; c. \. Witherspoon,
Denton; John g. Graves Gainesville.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

0oR eff.
Observation-Disclosures

a large number OF election workers
and several OF the newly elected cnndi-
dates assembled at Teeth station We'd
nesday night to have n good time In
general over the success OF the lucky
candidates. Cigars were passed around
most freely. and FIRE works were In
effusion, the anvils we're brought from
the blacksmith shop, and with n keg
OF powder they held high carnival until
about midnight. Chiffon. the deaf and
dumb barber, was selected ms the man
to fre the anvlle. and he carried out
his part, never hearing a sound, but
knowing, when one Of the nnvlls went
about 1--WE feet into the air, that the
work was donl. Loud cheefa for firias-
by, Whitaker and Fournscr rent the
midnight air, The boys celebrated IN
good loud style over the success OF the
day before.
THE pupils Of the Oak GIN college
will give an entertainment IN the dim
ing hall tomorrow night. u proErum OF
which viii appear In the Gazette Of
tomorrow.
The Quaero club viii meet this after
noon with Mrs. Luther Clark on Grand
avenue.
The waiting stations oil along the
line OF the electric line are being re-
paired and painted; also the car sheds
and shops. and hey VIII present Il
pretty appearance when tho artist puts
on tho finishing touches.
Mrs. George Ballard OF Ewing avenue
entertained her pupils with dance
Tuesday evening at the Oak Gin arm
Dry
The Oak GIN euchre club met with
Mrs. ]. " spcara yesterday afternoon
at her home on Grand avenue.
Or. James II. Koever Is Ftill con-
fined TO his sick room, but u Ia hoped
he will soon be able TO be ont again
Miss Annie Optic is visiting In Oak
Cliff
Judge Whitaker remarked to n Ca
zctte reporter that the citizens OF oak
CHI Ind TO no 10 Fort Worth 70 got
Oak Cllhf items and learn what was 60
Ing on nt home.
The frcn delivery Of mails viii be
put on In few days, 70 says SuDerin-
tendcnt Ward. Tive post Office new pita
10 q much better place than the old one
lately vacated, whore they have plenty
OF light and lots OF room.
Tho Specially Co. billed for n week NJ
tho Oak ciin pavilion played to a fair
sigod house last night amid applause
after applause. They are billed for
grand matinee Saturday afternoon.
when special prices VIII be mnde TO the
schools.
Nh. c. NJ Terry rcalding OF Iancns-
Ter nvonue aud Third streets, has at
the request % his fricnds. announced
himself rs candidate Tor county com
missioner Of precinct No. 4.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

have been neck-and-neck race be-
tween them and the Lily Whites The
Turner hail bolt wac enough OF that
sort OF tnlne for most Of those who
engaged IA u. They soon discovered
the direction IN which they were
travelling, that they were heading
straight for the Republican party.
and many OF them were mighty sorry
they got mixed up with the enter
prise long before Il went into political
bankruptcy. DO not believe n bolt
could Gerry out 10000 vctca. That we
would rain back more then that NUM-
Dor OF the co.clO We have Loot IN the
innt four years seems 70 me TO be q
sclf-cpidrnt fact Another fact quite
as clsar and an important In that we
have 20 look out Tor the silent but
dlscontented silver men in the party.
1t 10 assumed by tho Cleveland Lick-
era. and some OF tho tinld silver Lead
crs that all that II neurssafy 20 be
done Is 10 eoncillate them. Wen, I
boon In = oycinne, and II must choose
between the two give me the blizzard"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
|LBNDID PROGRAM,
|. ,r,,x ARRANGED ron THEIR
ssrEnrArsnESr.


n travellers Protective Association
|ne Of Texas which convenes here
|, Tor two days promises to be a
Itsrrely attended affair The an
4 began arriving yesterday and
comlng IN all day until the hotels
hlled practically with Texas peo-
|csident Booth and Secretary Graz
arrived about noon from Austin
|rent 10 the Oriental.
Ryor Holland will address the con-
Han In the council chamber at 10
|ck a. M. after which they will go
executive session.
O'Clock the visiting ladies' will be
lived By the ladies' reception COM
lee IN the Oriental pariors, and at
m. the ladies' and gentlemen win
10 the packing house and enjoy an
tnshioned barbecue, returning TO the
i al O'Clock.
fnIght a reception and ball will be
4 cred the visitors at the Oriental.
Igefnor Culberson Is slated for an
ress at the barbecue. but up to a
hour last night he had not been
7 n from.
~ state board Of directors held a
hing at the Oriental hotel last night
Icht Vernon Lemon, chairman;
slon A. Hoover. Corsicana; c. d.
~; Dallas, w. II. Peak; Fort
n y W. Rundell; Austin. Thos.
IRELAND; Houston, Chas. Drummer
IN The board board approved the
Il o. the division secretary, show
b balance OF si270 ON hand with
sb's paid When the meeting
z several new members were adj
u Adjourned until today. State
dent Joe g. Booth and State
TRY Malcolm Graham OF Austin
IA tonight. ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
WEEKLY MEETING
OF THE gsEras COMMERCIAL crrn
FULL OF rNTEREsr.
A Number OF Essay. Received for
Prizes which We're oGcred by
the club some TIme ago.

Yesterday the board OF directors OF
the Dallas Commercial club held their
weekly meeting, with Proaldent Doolit-
lie In the chair. and a quorum present.
Secretary Giraud reported that he
had received quite a number OF prize
essays on: "Thc Annexation OF Texas
and It's Influence Upon tho American
Nation" as advertised for by the club
some time ago. aud that out OF the long
list OF names sent In March only seven
had failed 10 respond as indicated. IL
was decide 10 refer this essays 70 COM
mittee of three Tor examination. The
committee will be named later The
prize is so in gold. anu must be com
peted for by student OF q Texas high
school.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

Tho Manufacturers association held
It's regular monthly meetlng ny Ny
n,hs,e WA n good attendance, The com
,nittee appointed on celebration unV
,srsdc tfnortcd accommodating tne
ronsnlldati.6 OF the Tnrnverein ana
Nfavfest THE date IL non yet named
rive committee on advertising recon :
mendea that Il be done by means o.
ioraI napers. "A committee was az
rointed 10 solicit ads for we Iu, ,.,s
were enrolled
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
WERE MEYER IN IT,
The Navigntors Went to Pieces at
Critical Points and the Chicago
Team Took Advantage OF i,-'rne
omciai score.

Chicago made monkeys Of the Dallas
boys today. who simply were not In IL
at any stage OF the game. Errors were
many. but at times a number OF brill
liant catches and stops were made, espe-
cially by Regain and Elberfeld. Kalk-
hoif's catching was tia principal feat
ure. The Dallas pitclters were not hit
ms hard as the score viii show. az their
support was very rocky at times, Chi
cego punched their hits and earned
seven OF their twelve runs.
The boys started or with an error
and the whole team seemed to go to
pieces at critical points, which the
Windy City boys were quick to take i'd
vantage OF. Following Is the score; :.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
3. n.nrrn ArrINni..

The following were reHlatereu ~ Wy
ST George hntel YESTERDAY; ,.,,o
cavern n Rradiey. Waxehachlc; e
S1,,rnhv' plano. j. e. Curtis, Grand
hurry. j. y. cailus, Kcmpi u ,7 ".
Ian somors, Gainesville: 0eorEse9 :. ..
shaw KAUFMAN: d. =. warren; " 49,, eeSl
~ ~ II siitcheil, Khufmnnj n y. M91lp..
nrrt- torsfdana. +. @. Knight, OAK yiii.i
4. " Winhrag. sulphur SPRING s ~,
Rafican, Fort worth; ". ~ resvi-
L. j. rafrar. drosspeeki ., No an,
Co L, w Mckinney: y. Y. Hewai,u,
sr,fe Rock: w. Ju5iSlns, 81 Louie'
a. Hoiliyter, Janeston, y. ~ ".
st,en Terroll; l.. A. NanceH- 'siPNh,
wood; j, D. Mccoy. Plano
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
PORTANT MEETING
pm INTERNATIONAL COMPRESS
ASSOCIATION.
! elnners VIII he Requested
Alter Their Preas Boxes In
'dsr That the Daics May lie
ZEE Easily Handled

ipiernntlonal Compress Associa-
.sla a meeting yesterday at the
'er hotel, attending which were
ave compress people of the
|ne meeting plans were formulate
nlNklng an active canvass among
|1nefs Of Texas regarding altering
''9ess boxes TO conform with the
|.ep,ed by the United States mari
~ American Cotton Growers
|Anqn, which viii enable COM
y % reduce bales TO a quarter
aud allow bales to be handled
|suer manner. The size OF boxes
n H y inches, as adopted by the as
NV, was alro election day, and
|en,s was; w D. Lacy. Waco.
|snn,,. 2. Il. o'Neil, Paris, vice.
INV, q r. cartcr, Dallas, sec
ana treasurer.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
Cathode RAYS.
some splendid views taken by the
Rocntgen Process.

city Ticket Agent Hammond OF the
KATY yesterdny received three pictures
from g. a, carman. his nephew, at
Tending school In Admission. Ala. show
Ing the power OF the Roentgen procens
OF the cathode rays. one Illustration rs
MIR. Carmnn's hand. through Wnirh ~
~ aiass through an inch quarter
nianE. and still another OF the lead IN
= nencil. The Views may be seen at
the Katy's city ticket office. corner oil
lamar and Main streets.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
ANXIOUS TO NEE
ELnvEss OF EauAL WEIGHT
THE STATE.
Daiina LiHht-wefght rootban renn,
Holds a Me-iIns, Organizes and
Eject. Dmiers.

The Dallas light weight foot hall
team hold an enthusiastic meeting
last night In the basement OF the
were: j. Bolan Gibson. president; w.
G. Murphy, secretary and treasurer;
j. o. Strange. Jr., manager. M. forbur
Sterrett, captain; j. Adams, assistant;
]. s, IainR, Sir, coacher. Tho team II
anxious 10 meet clevens OF the SAINT
weight over the state and Fort WORT
In particular. The colors are onngs
and black.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
=


looking for one or two car loads Of fat
cattle,
Quotations are given as followst
Cattle-Hxtra choice fat steers, 81 I'd
az; fair to good, 81 2592o5. common 10
fair steers. N.eo12; extra choice nj
cows, s2-soW2,6J; fair to good. SLso92iO,
veal, 81. common TO fair veal 81 ehqo
Q; extra choice fat yearllnga. <2.10n2 10.
fair TO good, $i.7br1.00. common 10 fair
yeerllngs Si.bQNt7o; choice mich cows
per head, s25epdo. choice sprlngcrs pcr
head. si5H2O; bulls and stays, HGi,75.
lioGs-Choice corn fed hogs, weigh
iuB 225 TO a25 pounds. car load lots. 81. 20:
choice corn-fed hogs weighing l50 10 zoo
pounds, 80; stock hogs, s2b06Q3.
Sheep--Choice fat mutton, weiEhinr
50 TO ITO pounds. s2.t9T3: choice fat NUT
ton. weighing 20 to 30 pounds, $2.gs; COM
mon 10 fair mutton. s1.7sel2.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

Captain Jim Arnold was conspicuous
by Ills absence from police hcadquar-
tiers yesterday. A careful Inquiry
elected the fact that he had hicd him
aolt 10 some secluded retreat. no ono
seemed TO know where thnt he could
enjoy rural freedom. IL Is the captain's
custom. after elections, 20 rocuperate
for n few days, after which he returns
and rcsumcs the reins Of bis depart-
ment
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

rhey Effected Alder men who Favor
nicycie Riding.

They Elected Niueh mrn VINO f"'"'
nicycie Riding.
Milwaukee,. via, Apfi0e,--Onc OF the
novelties brnuKht out by the electi,na
hero was the 'blcycic vote It IA
figured that the wheelmen have a ma
iorlly OF the council ami that here is
now no pneapEc of nm ordinance that
will be at ell hard on riders. AZ pres
ent there IL no bicycle ordinance in
force, Ia this city but 1t IA conceded on
All sides that one win have to be
passed before the riding season opens.
In some OF the warde the whselmcn
took an active part IN tho campaign
and worked against aldermen who had
shown deposition not To be fair With
tho men who ride whecia In all There
csses. Il Il said they were suucessf ii
and helped 10 retire the Objectionable
fne1nbefa
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

a man named rrempo has preferred
charges against Price Jackson for tho
theft OF watch from the person.
ham few nlghtn ago.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

]. a. Booth, ana Maicoim 0rahnsa.
president aud secretary OF the rrav-
clers' Protective Aisorlatlvn. are here
mectlnK
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

The Prephytery OF Trinity. which
has been holding sessions IN Dallas for
several days. adjourned yesterday TO
meet at San Antonio next October.
when the general synod convcnes.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

Captain George Lockwood and wife OF
f.ouiHiAna are the guests OF their daugh-
ter, Mrs. II. =. Holmes. 1852 Leonard
street, Captain Lockwood Ia ex-grand
master OF Masona OF Loulalana.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

Army OF the Republic holds It's weekly
meeting IN woodmen's hall Saturday
nftcfnoon. The finishing touches VIII
be placed on the program for erter-
tanning the veterans here week after
nuxt.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

II WIN occur rnl. Afternoon IN

TRINITY Cemetery.
Dr. ]. T. Carter. who diod at HIS
hoGne. oo7 Ross avenue niSht before
last. VIII be buried az 4 p. NJ. today Ia
Tririty cemetery The Confederate
veterans win merit Ills afternoon nt
e;10 o'clock for tho purpose OF attend
lar the funeral. Mr.. Carter WAS &c
NNnrN OF nne.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
'h'.L rRon rnn TRAIN.

'arrd That Internal Iniurics
N. We're Received.
NJ named Carter. working at
|;,i, ualry i've miles moth OF
\ 4, Inn p, a freight train at the
Thomas avenue and the
n. 'oa y e at . o'clock yesterday
n III vnee Oihcers Rollins and
nn sht the injured man to the
/ nl'e ,si where the physician last
Isss NV nm resting easy. Ills
fst,,'pa uly bruised and Internal
--eons are feared.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
rrNnnAl or mas. sPRAaINs
Wui occnr This Relative,
Aff.ua trrnn, n Dfntanc~

AfTeuu Ff0nI = DIHfHnrf,
The funeral OF Rev, Alr. Rpragins.
whosc death wea published In The Ga
xntfo o. yeAterdny. win occur this
morning AZ 10 O'Clock. with intcrneht
at the Tqniiy cemetery. Relations
have arrived from Ardmofe. T. n. ana
others rfe cxaestod from Alabama this
morning.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

y. Nj. f7enIah. commercial man on the
Houston Post. " IN the city
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

Major 4. c. corbaly Lett yesterday
for Indiana.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

pany. went to Fort Worth yesterday
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
s'i'a cLoslse nor

:" the usehsIors ct,,, N, ,hc
.O,ia, Cssenini.
|qs ,b6 e a,i known as She lsache-
niia.ss e'gsinS bon OF the seoeon
r,<..',a.il dinlne roam last night.
-NfAltd ''n'ey people OF
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

Tho i4-year-oid daughter OF nd.
steele, colorad. porter Tor ia. s. Smith
q Bro. was buried yesterday after
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
sons or vnrnnAys.
'sn'ion OF n camp Is rost-
i ppued

4 Va,y drand Army men and
Ih,,s s ,,,e met In the city court
\ II vknt 70 orrApize a camp
\ ~ 'es,,eraiis, but owing to the
|on y, clustering Omccr f.. NJ
unii, uenNon, action was post
ave Anlll 10. Z nt forty
Y Nenlded their Intention Of
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

,r.s Tor Good Cnttlc-Nen-
49,, . !. 0uctaiions.
I'D NJ rood for good cattle.
4 Nj s,,ip Z, Anl none arr on the
r''nena fot hogs and poor
n baijs. y Trinity Mills. I'D
fsfl,nf WI ttAln Of Denton were
1a4ssS u m',p cattle yesterday
y neniaon IS In the city
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10

WANTED -Poailop by man ~ fva
.yenrs' esperienco IN gents furnlahlnr
goods. Address Tom. Gazette, Dallas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-10
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25

Fleming, second lieutenant; L. L. Apple
first sergeant, and E. Shoemaker, second
sergeant The following year F. D. Fair
child was major. At the close of the year
the first of the annual competitive drills
was held. the prize being won by company
A, Capt. c. K. F1nckel. w. F. Barden was
major for the year 1SSS-S9, and the COM
pedtive was won by company D, with Cap
tain S. Ferree in command.
The principal event Of the next year, out
side of the annual drill was the excellent
showing made by the cadets in the Pan
American parade, under the command of
Maj. Fred. c. Lawyer. Company c, cap
tanned by E. S. Duvall, was the winner of
the prize drill that year. The officers COM
petitive drill was first inaugurated in that
year. and was won by the captain of COM
pany c. With the opening of the Eastern
and Business high schools, in 1884,
larger organization was necessary in order
to have these schools represented in the
battalion. Accordingly, two new companies
were organized, new guns and accouter-
ments We're secured, and the officers were
appointed from the Central The COM
handing officer, Gales p. Moore, was made
a lieutenant colonel this year. The indi-
vidual drill for officers was won by Capt
G. '. Edwards Of company T., who also
carried off honors in the company drill
which took place in the Academy of Mu-
sic. A squad was organized by Capt. Ed
wards to compete in a contest arranged by
the National Fencibles, which, however
was not held.
The next year the companies competed
at the National Theater, under the new
drill regulations, which were introduced