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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
MORTON CADETS WINNERS.
THEY Will GET THE $500 PRIZE
AND THE GALVESTON CUP.

The Prize Not To BE Awarded Until
This Afternoon. But no Doubt as TO
what the Decision of the Judges
VIII Be-The Drill the Best Ever
seen in the south-A Fair DriII Put
UD ny the OgIethOrpe Infantry of
Augusta, but They Were OuteIass-
ed by the MOrtOns-A Fine Ex-
tended order Drill Given by the
Citadel Cadets.
The Galveston semi-centennial cham
pi0nship cup. the $3.50 prize offered by the
Military Interstate Association Of Savan-
gah. and the championship Of the United
States belong to the Morton Cadets Of
Washington, y. C.
The honor was fairly won by the com
pany yesterday in the best exhibition
drill ever seen i'm savannah and what is
considered by military experts 10 DE the
best ever given in this section of country.
and probably in the United States From
beginning TO end the drill was wonder
ful exhibition of proficiency in military
tactics. There were errors. Of course. No
drill of this kind was ever given without
errors, but the errors were few and of
slight importance.
Had the Cadets been as proficient in the
extended order drill as they were in the
school Of the company the drill might be
spoken of as practically perfect When it
is considered. however, that the Cadets
had never practiced In this drill until they
began TO prepare for the Savannah con-
test and that they had not fired a blank
cartridge since their drill in Memphis a
year ago up TO the time of their arrival on
the grounds yesterday the showing made
by them cannot be considered as anything
less than wonderful
, Il was unfortunate that there was not
closer competition for the main prize. The
Oglethorpe Infantry of Augusta, while
they put up a fair drill, We're clearly out
classed by the Morton Cadets. and this
was evident from the moment of their
first appearance on the field. The Ogle-
thorpes hardly expected to take first prize.
They only recently decided TO enter the
prize drill, and did not have sufficient time
IN which to properly prepare themselves
for it.
The crowd was hardly as large as might
have been expected for the principal
event of the week, due largely to the
fact that the event took place during the
morning. when very few of the business
people could afford to leave their places
Of business. The programme began with
an interesting exhibition in the battle
exercises by the Citadel Cadets Of Charles
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15

ernor of Georgia, he said, to allow the
Neelys TO take part in the contest. They
will keep themselves in readiness for the
drill, he said, until this afternoon, and
hope that they will yet be allowed to give
their drill.
An Atlanta dispatch last night, how
ever, did not augu- very favorably for
the Neelys Adjutant General Sykes of
graUhed at the manner in which the zou-
ayes We're ordered off the drill grounds at
savannah at the instance of Adjutant
communication to both the governor and
the adjutant general of Georgia on the
subject.
In the letter to Gov. Atkinson he saws:
II notice in the public prints that you
through your adjutant general, have pro-
hibited the Nicely ZOuaVes of this state
from entering the military contest now
going on in your state Permit me to say
to you that the entire law-abiding people
of Tennessee returns thanks to you for
your action in this matter. This alleged
organization has no military standing in
our midst, and is in no way recognized.
year ago the company was member of
the national guards of this state but for
INSTRUMENTATION of the worst type the
commissioned officers were court martial
ed and dishonorably discharged from the
service, and the company was disbanded.
Since then the members have openly stat
ed that they intend TO maintain an indie
pendent company in defiance tf the mill
heartily for your courtesy in not allowing
them to enter the contest
The letter TO the adjutant general is the
same in sentiment as the one to the gov
ernor.
In order to keep the Neelys from feel
ing blue, a number of the military men
took them in hand last night and es-
corted them 10 the First Regiment arm
DRY. and afterward to several private
houses, where they were entertained in
good style After returning to camp a
sort of impromptu concert was held az
the mess hall of the Nicely Zouaves, ana
a number of prominent citizens. as we'll
as military men, called and helped to en-
liven the Memphis boys.
The Aurora Zouaves very considerably
did not take part in the parade in the
afternoon. Had the Nicely Zouaves been
allowed to take part there would have
been a battalion of ZOuaVes. As the Neelv
Zouaves were not allowed to take part,
however, the Auroras did not desire to
appear conspicuous and so took trip
down TO Tybee instead of joining in the
parade. The Aurora company expects TO
return home tonight. The prospect is
that II will be awarded the first prize In
the zouave drill this afternoon without
competition
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15

ton, which was greatly enjoyed. The Skin
mlsh work, the firing by squade, platOons
companies and battalions, the bayonet ex-
ercises, the charging and the retreating
under fire were all well down and showed
the cadets TO be as well up in this branch
OF military exercise as their exhibition
wednesday afternoon showed them to be
proficient in the schools of the company
commanded by Col. Coward, superintend-
ent of the Citadel Academy, and the ex-
hibition was a credit to his skill as
commander and a tactician
The Oglethorpe Infantry was the first
of the two companies contesting for the
main prize TO appear on the field 1t ar
rived on the grounds at 1905 o'clock and
after short walt, reported to the judges
IN front of the grand stand at 1910 O'Clock
The list of commands to be used had been
furnished to the captains of the two
companies at Camp Gordon the night be-
fore, in order that they might familiarize
the company, Miss Elise Rauers, with
her maids of honor, Misses Marie Moynelo,
Lille Anderson and Nan ScreVen, and the
chaperone, Mrs. w. w. Gordon, occupied
seats in the grand stand during the first
half of the drill and afterwards in a
carriage on the main walk during the
extended order drill. The judges of the
drill, Maj. O. T Kenan and Capt. p c.
R. Bell of the Second Regiment of In
tantry Macon, and Capt, J. +, Brooks,
Company e, First Regiment Of Infantry,
We're promptly in the field, and followed
the drill throughout the three hours which
1t lasted with the greatest care and at
The drill of the OgIethorpes in the school
of the company occupied forty-fiVe min
utes. Had it not been a competitive
drill it could have been easily spoken
OF as good exhibition in the school Of
the company but when compared with
the superb drill put up later by the Nor
ton cadets the errors appeared to be glar-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15

Yesterday was undoubtedly the biggest
day yet Of the May week celebration.
There were more people here there We're
more Savannah people out, and there was
more enthusiasm manifested over the
events that transpired
Nearly every business place in the city
closed up at o'clock, and as the day was
a pleasant one with the exception Of some
little heat nearly everybody was on the
street. The railroads continued to bring
in the visitors, and it was estimated yes
terday that the crowd of visitors had
reached somewhere near 10, 900 if not more
The features yesterday We're attractive
throughout. There We're big crowds at the
interstate drill immense crowds at the af
ternoon review. and al night people were
turned away from the grand stand because
it was overcrowded.
To-day is cavalry day and the weeI, is
going to wind up with one of the brightest
and most interesting features, the cav
airy tilt.
The tilt will be participated in by seven
teams of five men each, one from Troop A
| the Georgia Hussars, four from the Lib
erty Independent Troop and two from the
Liberty Guards.
The judges for the tilt have been select
ed by Col ", w. Gordon at the request
of the association. They will be as fol-
lows: Lieut.. Col. E. P Miller of the
First Regiment Cavalry. Maj. T. 5. Wyllv
/ retired cavalry major; Maj. O. T. KEENAN,
Of Macon. Second Regiment Infantry: Vet
/ Grams A. Mace. Duncan and c. II. Rerns-
hart of the Georgia Hussars and Two
/ Judges each from the Liberty Independent
1 Troop and the Liberty Guards Nine
| judges are required, one as chairman. one
/ on exercise, one on horsemanship. one
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15

ing. The latter had given several EXIT
bttton drills and the spectators being
familiar with their proficiency were IN
c}ined to be critical. The uniforms We're
not as spiek and span as they should
have been for a drill of this kind, and
many of the men were not well set up.
there being too many bent shoulders. The
main errors We're a lack of decision in the
movements and a failure to maintain the
distances accurately in marching That
nicely of precision in the performance Of
every movement which is expected of a
kind was lacking.
The exhibition in the manual was very
fair, but there were some errors. In the
firing, it was noticed that blank car
ridges were not used, the hammers he
ing merely snapped instead. 1t was also
thought that several commands were ON.
tilted, as it was noticed that the Morton
Cadets afterWard went through severa1
movements which were not performed by
the Oeiethorpes.
The Oglethorpes had many friends i'm Tho
grand stand, VINO cneered them with fire.
quent applause. Stin il was felt when
the company marched off the grounds an
1885 o'clock that it had not made the ex-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
TO-DAY's EVENTS AT THE TRACK.
Nelly Burke, Little BaIticI1 and Billy
Buck Entered

The second days meeting of the Nav
week races viii take place this afternoon
at the Thunderbolt Driving Park. Man
ager Doyle has another good card Of
events for the patrons of the park.
Two harness and one running event are
slated, and it viii take many heats to
decide the winners.
Nelly Burke will again be seen in a half
mile dash. The other entries in this con-
test are Little Baltick and Mr.. Robert-
sons colt, Billy Buck. With two visit
ing horses in the race the betting nrorn-
ises TO be very lively. Baltick is vel
thought Of in savannah, and the chances
are he Will he a hot favorite.
Nelly Alfred who paced such fast hale
Wednesday will meet Victory and RnsbI
mont In the free-for-all pacing rsca
George Haight is to sit behind Nellv Al.
fred. The popular reinsman saws tbat
Nelly is in good shape and he expects he bor
to make a splendid showing for first niana
The other special race on the card has
Silver King and Little Clay '''4e'
The horses Will be called at $3.50 o'cIoc1,
There viii he ample accommodations n;
the park for all who attend, ana eytT d,
pains win be taken for the amlIsen me
and comfort Of the May week visitors 0'i'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
POLICE CHIEFS COMING.
A Delegation From the National
Convention Here To-day.

Chief McDermott expects a large delega-
ton Of the chiefs of police from the ra-
tional police convention at Atlanta by this
mornings train. He has no positive in
formation as to how large the party will
be, but he expects that there will be fifty
at least. The visiting chiefs will be taken
IN hand by Chief MCDermott and other
city officials and entertained during the
day. The sights of the city will be shown
them, and they will be taken to the clos
Ing exhibition of the May Week Interstate
this afternoon ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
NO SHOW FOR THE NEELYs.

Little Chance of Their Competing
for the ZOuave Prize.
The Nicely zeuaVes will not give their
drill in competition with the Aurora
Zouaves, for which purpose they came to
Savannah. The military authorities here
are Of that opinion, They do not care to
be quoted. but they expressed themselves
yesterday to the effect that there is not
the slightest prospect of the Neeys be-
ing allowed to enter the contest.
Capt. Deffry, when seen last night, was
looking very blue He said that although
he had received several kilograms dur
ing the day, there was nothing favorable
TO report. Influence was still being
brought to bear to secure a request from
the governor of Tennessee upon the gov
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
sIeeping Car Reservntions.

Passengers returning home via Central
of Georgia railway, and desiring sleeping
car accommodations, are requested IN
leave their names as early as practicable
No. 10 Bull street. Reservations viii he
made for any date.-ad E0
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
All Sorts of AIIurements

Are placed before you to attract your at
tention in order to catch the unwary.
Springs to catch woodcock. We hope YOU
are not caught so easy For high art cloth
ing and furnishing go to Kohler's. 10
Broughton street Low prices honest
goods and fair trading-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
FOR sEAsICKNEss,
Use HorsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.

DR.. ]. Fourness-Brice of S. S. Teutonic
says: Il have prescribed it in my practice
among the passengers travelling to and
from Europe in this steamer, and the re-
suit has satisfied me that if taken in time
sickness. '-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15

Effective Nay u and continuing unrn
further notice, trains will run as follows
S0th meridian time, one hour slower tb,,
city time: ''i'''
Leave savannah, daily, $50 a. m. 2.so =
"a Leave Iy6ee, daily, $50 a. m, HOO a. II.
Time out hour in each direction po,,-,
t ttdp rates whole tickets, 40 cents: half
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
Beaufort's VISITING soIdiers.

The Beaufort Volunteer Artillery came
over on the Gov. Stafford yesterday, ac-
oompanied by Aliens brass band, and
spent the day in the city, returning last
night The artillery is one of the solid
military organizations of Beaufort. The
band complimented the Morning News in
the afternoon with a serenade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
liAY'wEEK's LAST DAY.
The Cavalry Tilt the Big Feature of
This Afternoon.
PROGRAMME FOR TODAY.

PROGRAMME FOR TODAY.
$3.50 y. m.-ZOuaVe Exhibition
Drill.
400 p. m,-ArtiIIery ExhFbition
Drill.
4;3O u. m.-CaVaIry Tilt.
ESQ d. m.-Dress Parade and
Awarding of Prizes.
$3.50 y. m.-Grand Fireworks ana
Vaudeville Entertainment in the
Parade Ground.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
The Rock of GibrnItnr

Is not steadier than a system liberated
from the shackles of chills and fever, bill
ious remittent or dumb ague by Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, a perfect antidote
TO malarial poison in air or water. 1t is
also an uneXampled remedy for bilious
rheumatic or kidney complaints, dyspep-
STA and nervousness. 1t improves appetite
and sleep and hastens cOnNalesanca-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
An Open Secret.

We were offered $1,000 profit on our pur-
chase of shoes from Sheriff Roman. but we
preferred to sell them retail and give the
Wakefield shoes at Kohler's. l40 Bro a ~
fOn-gd - otA5 IL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
For Over Fiffy Yenra

Mrs. WILSON'S Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothg the
child, softens the gums, aIlays all main
cures wind colo and is the best renadI,,
for ,diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottIS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
CIothIng. shoes. Furnishinrs.

No better, no cheaper. and no honester
house to trade in than Kohlers 40
Broughton street.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15
The Time for BuIIdID~

Up the system is at this season. The cold
weather has made unusual drains upon
the vital forces The blood has become i'm
poverished ana impure. and ali the fu,,
lions OF the body suffer i'm conseouence
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the great 6Iilder
because it is the one True Blood PurifeS1
and nerve tonic.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15

Hoods pills become the favorite catbar-
tic with all who use them. AL druggists
25c.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15

That was the inference on
seeing the "swarms" of boys
big boys, little boys, all
sorts of boys, thronging our
big establishment this week.
Only a rush for our start
ling inducements in Boys
and Children's Fine Suits.
Magnetic Prices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15

Continued on Third Page.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-02
HARRISON - HAPPY.
The Reason Why He Declines to Make Any
Protracted Engagements.

New York. Oct. Intimate friends of
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison are now
aware why the ex-President had secret
reasons for declining to make stumping
tour.
The exPresident and his bride are at
the Fifth Avenue hotel which is also the
present domicile of many prominent
party associates of the former Chief Ex-
ecutive, and many of them have volun-
teered their congratulations in anticipa-
ton of an event that will add new joy to
his married life.
Persons who have seen Mr. and Mrs.
Harrison about the hotel for the last few
days or as they come and go from their
meals have been greatly impressed by
their extremely happy appearance. The
serious expression. which was a charac-
ieristic of the ex-President. has disap-
peared, and his face now indicates joy
Mr.: Harrison's devotion to his wife is
worthy of young husband. He refuses
TO make any engagement that will sep
arate them for even day. For this rea-
son he will do little speaking during the
campaign. 1t is said that he also has re-
fused retaining fees in cases that might
demand "A great deal of his time early
next year
The ex-Presdent and Mrs. Dimmock,
who was a niece of the former Mrs. Har-
rison. were married. Monday, April G.
last, at 81. Thomas church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-02
WOULD WELCOME STRIKE.
Rituminous Mine Operators Wish to See All
Grievances Settled.

Pittsburs. Pa, Oct, IA strike of
the bituminous coal miners Of the
United States, similar to that of three
years ago, is thought by a number of
local producers to be imminent. The
operators would welcome such condi-
ton. believing that it would result in
the restoration of peace. orderly pro-
duction and standard rate of wages.
The causes are primarily laid at the
door of the miners of the Pittsbure
district, in voluntarily reducing their
wages rate to "a cents from 20 cents.
This action has produced a conflict be-
tween the operators and miners of
competing states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-02
YOUTH AND OLD AGE.
Rev. c. L. Kirkland Of Danforth,
Elopes With Miss Jennie White.
He Is Almost 65 and She is 15-Family and
Citizens Indignant.

Danforth, Oct. 1.-Weston and Danforth
have a genuine sensation on their hands
The principals are the Rev. c. l.. Kirk
land, Il Baptist minister something like
Go years of age, and Miss Jennie White
Il girl of 10 years of age. They are alleged
to have stolen away by the light of the
moon. some time Monday night, leaving
IS the only clue to their departure Il very
snort note TO Jennies father. saying that
she would be married the next day.
Some of the members of the White fam
ny heard :, noise somewhere near mid
niSht. ana Ii is supposed that that is the
time when they started
MI kirkland Is Il widower of some four
or i've months, and for nearly all the
time since his wife died he is said TO have
pecn infatuated over this girl. 1t WAS
noticed by members Of the family. who
warned her and cautioned him to keep
away from her.
This had been done repeatedly but to
no avail. as it is quite generally believed
now that she had occasion to see him
quite frequently.
The White family were members of his
church and regular attendants, which no
doubt brought them into each others So
Getty quite often.
The girl is quite pretty having black
hair and eyes. but has been of rather Il
reserved disposition; 1t has been several
IF il outside OF her immediate family
Within Il short time he visited the town
NItlk Oh btiltoftn ana spoke OF being
published and wanted it dated back
which the clerk refused TO do. lie then
VISITED the clerk of Weston and asked if
Mr.. White had notified him not to pub
ilsh them. which of course he had not
The reputation of the man has not been
he best. Before he came here he was
settled at different times at iMattawam-
keag. .kinsman. Springfield and Park
man. The society at the latter place he
declared. was too much for him, and so
lie came here.
The greatest Indignation is expressed
Tor him in town. and it may be judged by
the expression of all classes of people
hat Il would not be healthy place for
him should he return.
Mr.. White left home as soon as he
found out the state of things and has not
been back as yet. He is nearly crazy
with grief He blames some members OF
he family and thinks they knew ali
about it, hut this is not generally be-
lieVed: 1t is thought that they have gone
into the Provinces. where they expect he
Will obtain Il license and marry her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-02
The 9th MAINE. REUNION.
Fine Time a! Banquet, Wednesday Evening
Election OF Officers. Thursday.

Iioulton, Oct. 1.-The banquet to the
Sixth Maine Regiment Association
Wednesday evening, in Music hall, b!
citizens OF Houlton, was great sue
cess. The hall was finely decorated and
She tables loaded with choice viands.
The p6stprandial examinations were
presided over by Lieut.. Francis WIG
gin. a veteran of the Sixteenth Maine
who welcomed the veterans of the
sixth Maine Regiment on behalf OF the
town and then called upon Governor
elect Powers who was present, for re-
marks. lie was followed by Col. Clark
Cor -sunper of the 9th Maine and by
Ira .Hersey ana othsrs of Houlton
Singing by the Houlton Glce Cnb ana
music by the band added to the even
ing's Enjoyment. 4
AT a business meeting. THURSDAY
morning. these officers were elected Tor
the ensuing year: President. a. NJ.
Robinson. Bangor; vice presidents r.
e. Heath Portland. F. W. Titeomb'
Hol,lton. n. F. Wallace, Mllbridge'
traasurer,aR. D. Campbell, Pembroke
secretary. J. Is. Neaglef Lubec. Nearly
a hundred veterans we're present They
will hold theft next reunion al 'bluehlii'