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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
THE CAMP FILLING UP
Nine Companies Now Here and as Many
More Coming To-Day.
HILL RIFLES And AUGUSTA GUARD.
These Commands Arrive and Are
Given a Hearty Welcome.
DEMONSTRATION At THEIR HOMES
Mig Crowds Escort the Organizations
To the DepOts, and Enthusiastic
Gatherings Receive Them Here
Details of the First Day.

And stin they come! Camp Lee re-
ceived two more companies yesterday,
and to-day nine others will arrive. maxi
ing eighteen on the grounds.
The companies which reported for duty
yesterday are the West Augusta Guards.
OF Stauntoh, Company X, Of the Second
Regiment, and the A. p. Hill Rifles, of
Petersburg. Company X, Of the Fourth
Regiment. Both commands were as
signed to quarters in the Auditorium
building last night. but Will be put under
canvas to-day. If the mustering-in officer
can handle them In time therefor.
The Staunton boys were the first 20 ar
rive. coming in over the Chesapeake and
Ohio at 2:i5 O'Clock. They were met at
the Broad-Street Depot by a detachment
from the First Regiment. under COM
mand Of Lieutenant Masurier and es-
corted to the camp. The company came
here ninety-three strong, and made
frst-class showing, as under command Of
their captain. K. $. Ker, they marched up
Broad street
At the camp the boys were received
with a rousing chccr from the soldiers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12

come to-day, making eighteen IN camp,
and with the six companies from hicn-
mond. there will be eighteen more COM
mands TO be mustered in.
These are the companies coming To-
day: :,
Company c. OF Harrisonburg, Second
Regiment. Captain II. W. sullivan COM
manding. due here at +. NJ.
Company A. of Woodstock, seconu
Regiment. Captain John w. Magruder
commanding. due here at ; L. NJ.
Company r. OF Culpeper. Third Regi-
ment. Captain r. +. Grimsley commands
ing. due here az =. VI.
Company ~. OF Charlottesville. Ihlra
Regiment Captain II. II. Ningfield COM
manding. due here at $50 =. NJ
Company \. of Danvllie. Third Regi-
ment, Captain J. iiudings commanding
due here at $40 A. NJ.
Company ~. OF Danville. Third ReSi-
ment, Captain Robert Eldon Freeman
commanding. due here at $40 A. NJ.
Company B. of Norfolk. Fourth Regi-
ment. Captain Marshall Tarrall COM
manding. due here at lis a. NJ
Company +. Of Norfolk. Fourth Regi-
ment. Captain T. J. Nottingham COM
manding due here at lis A. Vi.
Company l.. Of Portsmouth, Second
Regiment. Captain +. w owens COM
manding 0ormerly Company Il. Third
Battalion). due here at $50 y. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
WARSHIPS At CADIZ.
The Cape Verde Fleet Reported
Therc-The Vessels Named.

LONDON, May 1.-THE Globe publishes
this afternoon a dispatch from Cadiz,
dated Saturday last which says the fol-
lowing ships. which were all ready for
sea, with the exception of the Pelayo.
were at that port:
The Pelayo. Vittoria, Carlos v. Al
mirante Oquendo, Vizcaya. Maria Tere-
sa. Cristobal Colon, Alfonso Kill. Pu-
ton, Proserpina, Osado, Audaz. Furor,
Terror, and several torpedo-boats ana
transports with the Normannia and CO.
mmbia, formerly of the Hamburg-Ameri-
can line, which have been renamed the
Patricia and Rapido respectively.
The Globes correspondent added that
he believed the squadron would sail on
Wednesday to-day. and said a number
Of troops would leave for the Canary Is
lands on May 18th, while three battalions
of marines were quartered at san Fer
nando. ready for embarkation.
DENIAL FROM BERMEJO.
LONDON, May ia special dispatch
from Madrid says: Admiral Bermeio,
Minister of Marine denies that the Cape
Verde squadron has returned to Cadiz.
lie says the fleet is now where it ought
TO be, under orders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
BAPTIST ADDRESS TO PRESIDENT
DIR. Hatcher One of Committee
EouuI Religious Rights In Cuba.

WASHINGTON, May n.-At o'clock
this afternoon. a committee of the South
ern Baptist Convention. which has been
IN session al Norfolk for several days,
called upon the President and presented
IN him an address adopted by the con-
vention. The committee consisted of the
following-named delegates:
Rev. DR.. W. Il. Hatcher, OF Richmond;
Rev. Dr. Henry Mcdonald, Of Georgia;
Rev. Dr. +. II. Sawyer. and Rev. DR..
e. w. stephens. of Missouri, and Rev.
Dr. l. 4. Tichenor, of Georgia.
The committee was accompanied by
several hundred delegates 10 the con-
vention. who had come from Norfolk to
call upon the President
The President received the delegation
In tho East Room of the Executive Man
SION and gave to each member a cordial
Greeting. The address is as follows:
.,To the President of the United States
.Wbereas. We, citizens of the United
ctates look TO the probability that our
government may be called to exercise its
offices in the adjustment of the pending
difnculties i'm Cuba. and, whereas, the
doctrine of the equality of the religious
rights of all men is a doctrine dear to
the heart of every true American we
therefore. earnestly request OF the Presi-
dent of the United States that I'm such
adjustment the influence
Of this entire government be employed
10 secure equality OF religious rights to
every inhabitant of Cuba"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
THE y. VI. G. A. IN CAMP.
This Great Christian Organization
10 Do Work at Camp Lee.

Here is a tent of one company Of Nir-
ginia volunteers. and there is another Of
a second company. but tent alone Of
its kind will be pitched to-day. To-day
the Young Mems Christian Association
or a part of it at least, goes into camp
at Camp Lee. Some days ago the branch
Of the association i'm Richmond. headed
by State-Secretary Coulter and General
Secretary Mckee, gained permission from
Governor Tyler TO do work among the
volunteers i'm the camp. a meeting Of the
State Committee was held al the assoc
citation buildng yesterday morning. and
plans made 10 carry this purpose into
practice right away. a committee. com
posed Of Alessrs j. Taylor Ellyson, Ro.
NJ. Smith, and Charles X. Willis, were
appointed 10 cooperate with State-Secre-
tary Coulter i'm Inaugurating the move
ment.
In nearly all OF the States where an
nual encampments are held association
work has been successfully done. the plan
being TO have an attractive tent, or quar-
ters. supplied with magazines, illustrated
and State papers, correspondence table,
games. such as chess, checkers, croSln-
ole. etc. Gospel services are held from
time 10 time. and not infrequently musi-
Gales arranged by the men themselves.
Already At camps i'm the different States
the association work is being vigorously
prosecuted.
This is the plan TO be pursued by the
committee in providing for Virginia men
quarter0d I'm Camp Lee. IL Is expected
that the Young Mems Christian Assoca-
tion tent, over which will float the asso-
citation colors and the Stars and Stripes,
will be thing real before tonight
comes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
CALLED TO BALTIMORE.
MIR. Guthrie Expected 10 Accept and
soon Enter Upon His Duties There.

BALTIMORE. MD. May 1l-(Special)
Rev Donald Guthrie. assistant pastor
If the Second Presbyterian church, at
Richmond. was unanimously called to the
nastorate of the First Presbyterian
church of this city, at a congregational
meeting held tonight.
Rev. Mr.. Guthrie will enter upon his
NOW charge as soon as he can make sat
isfactory arrangements with the Rich
mond congregation. He Will succeed the
Rev. Jere Witherspoon. who was pastor
here for a number of years. but some
months ago went to Graee-Street church
Richmond.
The congregation Of the First church
is the richest and most influential In the
civ and the church building. which Is
al the corner OF Park avenue and Madi-
son street. is one OF the haDdsomest IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12

Cousins, J. T.. Cuthbert, c. c. Clark. f.
a. Crump. W. p. Derby. I'll. f.. De Jar
nette j. o. Farthing. Ernest Fem. n.
4. Field. NJ. c. Field X. s. Fitzgerald,
b. r. Franklin. Frank Gee. j. c. Griffin
Jr.. j. q. Griffin. A. ". Gray. j. NJ. b.
Gill; W. X. Hill, ID. III. Hinton. III. r.
Hatch. G. 3. Harrison. f.. NJ James. W
ID. jefferson. X. NJ. Jackson, j. ~ Ker-
sey, ]. +. Little r. f.. Little, j. w
Lilley, Herbert Mann. X. l.. Moore, Or
lando Mewtons w. c. Orr. Jr.. Charles
Pearman, w n. Poarch. c. r. Rees. Jr.,
Asa Rogers, Jr, Ian. Rahily. Jr.. James
W. Ridout. w. T. Rae. ID. J. Rahily. a.
Randall, X. II. Roland. j. G. Smith, j.
;. Smith. j. w. Smith, Charles Smith, X.
c. Scott. Jr.. Il. Il. Spotswood. b. r.
Stewart. r. W. Saunders. W. a. Tatum.
f.. W. Waite f.. w. Whitehorne, j. w.
Warrington, c.. ". Trayler. j. K. Henry.
X. II. Walker, and w. +. Bum.
The Grays Band and the A. II. Hill
drum corps. which came over with the
Rifles. did not come for the purpose OF
enlistment and they returned TO Peters
burg on the late train last night.
Companies Coming I'm To-day.
The two companies arriving yesterday
swelled the number OF companies at the
camn 10 nine. Nine more companies VIII
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
VOTE FOR Your rr.cWrm.
A Handsome Piano offered by tho
Dispatch to srccessfuI Candsd.s~

The Dispatch proposes TO inaugusase :
contest which bids fair to greatly interest
Its -eaders. We will offer hsndso,ns
new Kingsbury new scale piano, manu-
factured by the Cable Company. Chicago.
and which is sold for sioo, tho instru-
ment to be voted to some teacher within
the States OF Virginia. North Carolina,
and West Virginia. A coupon ballot will
be found on the first page Of the Dis
patch, and Il Will 10 continued for
three weeks, the last days ISSUE
OF ballot being the 9th OF May.
The last ballots viii be received
on Monday, the 50th of May. ard 81 the
committee Of canvassers shall have COM
pleted their work OF counting the ballots.
the announcement will be made Of the
successful candidate IN our issue of June
9Th. A large ballot-box Will be placed In
our eounting-room, and the votes will be
dropped into It without any counting OF
them by the Dispatch. and hence no ex-
act idea will be obtalnable or how fast
any candidate f. gaining.
You can vote for any kind of teacher
you wish.
The piano will be on exhibition at
2l3 east Broad street, where the instru.
ment was purchased by us.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
SPANISH TORpEDo-BoAT BLOWS rp
IL il Feared That All on Bonrd Arc
Lost.

LONDON. May IA dispatch to the
Globe from Gibraltar says British
steamer which has just arrived there re-
ports officially that she passed yesterday
evening a Spanish torpedo-boat destroyer.
which was guarding Algerias Bay and
the Straits. Shortly after the steamer
passed her all the lights of the DESTROYER
were suddenly eXtingushed, a terrific ex-
plosion followed Immediately, and the
destroyer disappeared. The accident, the
dispatch explains. was caused by an ex-
plosiQn Of a torpedo on board of the de-
stroyer. 1t is feared that all on board
have perished.
PROBABLY THE DESTRUCTOR.
LONDON. May 1.-THE Spanish tor
pedo-boat destroyer reported blown up
near Gibraltar is probably the Destructor.
The Destructor is classed as a torpedo
gunboat. She was built Of steel at Clyde
Bank in 1887, and was 1872 feet 6 inches
long. She was of ass tons displacement.
had % feet beam, and drew feet of
water.
The Destructor was driven by two pro-
pellors, had 3 800 horsepower. and was
estimated to have a speed of about % l-2
knots. Her armament consisted of one
5.5-inch gun. four 6-pounder quick-fring.
and four Maxim guns. She had three
torpedo-tubes. carried over 100 tons of
coal, aud had crew of hfty-fve men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
BANKING AND CURRENCY BILL.
General Measure, az Amended in
Committee, Introduced in House.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-Chairman
Walker. OF the House Committee on
Banking and Currency to-day introduced
the general banking and currency mea-
sure. as amended in committee. The
only material amendment is TO section
20. relating to the withdrawal OF the ma
tional reserve notes for cancellation, d
proviso being added requiring that any
decrease in amount OF the respective
notes consequent on withdrawal snail not
Of itself interfere with the amount of
circulating notes TO which any banking
would otherwise be entitled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
FAKES or THE FIRST WATER.
Startling Teiegrams Sent from
Mobile without Foundation.

MOBILE, ALA. May ia special sent
out from Mobile May 9TH TO the effect
that Sergeant Crowley, Company 4,
Third United states Infantry, had been
shot and killed by a member Of the
Nineteenth Infantry whom he was trying
TO arrest for drunkenness was made out
Of the whole cloth. There was no shoot
ing
A special from Mobile. May 10Th, tell
ing OF an attempt 10 poison water OF
stream running through the camp Of the
regulars here Is wholly without fOunda-
ton in fact Nothing OF the sort occurred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12

Rev. Mr.. Guthrie has been the assist
ant OF DR.. Hoge for several months, and
The congregation OF the Second Presby-
terian church have become greatly de-
voted to him. At a meeting last Sunday
afternoon call was extended him to
enter into permanent relation with
the church as co-pastor. Ii was known
then that he would probably be called to
Baltimore and it is still hoped he may
be induced to remain here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
ElastIc stareh. DE houselseeper,s frIena
Change in Schedule r.. Il * T.. II. r.,
Sunh.N. MnN fnIh.

The spring and summer schedule of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac
railroad will go into effect Sunday, May
18th.
The only change occurs I'm train leaving
Richmond now at 1.35 =. NJ. daily Tor
Washington ana points North, which
will, on and after Sunday, May 18th,
leave Byrd-Street Station az 7:l2 =. NJ.
daily G. A. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
MERRITT TO LEAD At MANILA.
He - TO BE Governor-GenernIl of
the Philippines.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE Bulle-
tin says:
The President has appointed General
Wesley Merritt. of the regular army TO
the command Of the volunteers from the
Pacific Coast
General Merritt will rank as brigadier-
general and will lead the invasion of the
infantry upon the Philippines. He has
been proclaimed governor-general of the
Philippines. and as soon as possible will
establish his position as such at the
capital at Manila.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
Picnic Grounds. Ash.
land Park, on r., 4. * p. R.R.

This pretty park, eighteen miles north
OF Richmond, on the Richmond. Frede-
ricksburg and Potomac railroad. is espe-
cially adapted to Sunday-school picnics
and excursions.
Abundance of shade and good water,
Plenty Of shelter IN case OF rain.
Trains chartered at low rates.
For full information apply TO
c. A. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager,
Byrd-Sureet Station, Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12

the United States. 1t has a spire which
Is an architectural wonder. 1t is an inn
posing structure, built OF brown stone.
superbly carved throughout. The church
also has the proud distinction Of having
the best organ in the city. 1t is a fact
worthy OF note that while the congrega-
ton Is distinctly northern one, It In
variably calls its pastors from the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
WOODSTOCK COMPANY COMING.
Anderson Guards. Company 4, Sec
ond Regiment. to lie Here To-day.

WOODSTOCk, VA. May l.-tSpeclal)
The Anderson Guards. Company A. of
the Second Virginia Regiment will leave
here tomorrow morning for Camp Lee.
at Richmond. with over 100 men. under
Captain John w. Magruder Colonel J.
c. Baker, Of the Second Regiment. and
the members of his staff living here. will
accompany the Guards. The TOMS
Brook Guard, Company c. failed TO re-
cruit the required number, and Wythe-
vile company has been substituted.
A farewell service TO the soldiers was
held at the Lutheran church tonight in
which all the pastors of the town partici-
pated, and the Guards attended in
body.
Ovation to HarrisOnturg boys.
HARRTSONBURG, VA, May u.-(Spe-
oial)-More than a thousand persons
gathered on the public square here to-
night to witness the final dril Of the
Harrisonburg Guards Company G, OF the
Second Virginia RegmenO, who leave
for Richmond by special train early to-
morrow morning. The OCCASION was made
a public ovation TO the military organiza-
ton. which has long occupied a fatter-
ing position among the volunteer troops
of the State. Inspiring and patriotic od-
dresses were made on behalf of the citi-
zens by Captain Warren :. Lurty, DF. j.
6. Neff, General John Il. Roller. q. y.
Conrad. and the ladies of the town pre-
scented a handsome bouquet TO the COM
pany. The response for the military was
made By Colonel o. T.. Roller who was
the first captain of the company and Is
now leutenant-colonel of the regiment.
The Guards have been recruited up 20
the maximum limit, and on the company
rolls are many names that became dis
tinguished during the civil war in the old
Tenth Virginia Infantry and other COM
mands from the Valley counties. recruits
having been received from several cOun-
ties Of the lower valley and In one in
stance from New York State, whore the
volunteer was anxious TO enter the SER
vice with a Virginia command.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Companies.
NORFOLK. VA. May 11-CSpecial)-
The Norfolk City Guard. Captain Tarrall.
and the Jackson Light Infantry, Captain
Nottingham have been ordered to leave
here tomorrow morning via the Chesa-
peake and Ohio route for Camp Lee.
Richmond. At this writing the field and
stan Of the Fourth Regiment have no in
timation as TO when they will be called
into service.
The State authorities are communi-
eating directly with the company COM
manders Captain t.. w. owens OF the
Portsmouth Rifles, received orders to-day
to take his company 10 Richmond to-
morrow afternoon. The Rifles viii so
with full ranks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
American warships at Bahia.

LONDON. May IA dispatch 10
I.loyds from Bahia, dated Wednesday, 4
p NJ. SAYS: 1.-TWO American men-of-war
have put In here. The cause of their
coming IL not known"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
To Capture Norfolk. Virginia Reach,
ana Ocean view sunday, May IL,

cial "Trilby' eXcursionists 10 take pos-
session of these ports. This train will
leave Byrd-Street OInion) Depot, via
Norfolk and Western railway. at $50 a.
NJ sharp. with a stop at Petersburg for
reinforcements. and then 10 proceed 10
these places of pleasure. Round-trip faro
10 Norfolk 81. Special coaches for ladies
and their escorts. Returning. leave Nor
folk at 1880 y. VI. Close connection for
Virginia Beach and Ocean View. This
train is under the personal management
Of the commanders.
CAPT j. X. NICHE & ADAMS.
Trllby Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12

ANG0sTURA BITrERs are endorsed by the high
est medical authorities here aud in Europe, IS
preventive aud cure OF Maiaria aud all sum
mor Diseases. Keep II IN your houses 10 flavor
your drinking water and ali other beverage
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
CHIEF OF ARTILLERY.
General Rogers I'm Charge of Heavy
Guns on the Coast

WASHINGTON. May u.-Brigadier-
General John l.. Rodgers. the senior Off
Ger of the artillery branch of the army.
to-day was appointed chief Of artillery of
The army and placed in charge Of the
heavy artillery of all the coast defences
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12

already mustered i'm. and were taken d.
rectly into the Auditorium There they
were assigned go the eastern halt or
the building. nearest the stage, ana they
lost but little time In making themselves
as comfortable a. circumstances would
admit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
Elastic Starch makes ironing easy.
The TOMer.

Great slaughter OF Ingram and Brussels
Carpets 20 make a change in this depart
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
Don't worry. but use Elastic Starch.
The Tower.

Great slaughter OF Ingram and Brussels
Carpets TO make change in this depart-
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12

Great slaughter Of Ingram and Brussels
Carpets. to make change In this depart
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
ROOSEVELT RETrREs

Ldeutenant-Colonel Roosevelt to-day
turned over the duties of Assistant Sec
retary of the Navy to Charles II. Allen.
OF Massachusetts, and the latter held
reception at the department for all
the employees.
The rush orders TO the Charleston.
which went out to-day, will have the re-
SUIT possibly, Of obliging the department
to send another vessel. probably the
Philadelphia. along with the troop trans
ports which are expected TO go out from
san Francisco about the end of the
week. since it is very unusual in time Of
war to send such troops without a war
ship for convoy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12

Great slaughter Of Ingram and Brussels
Carpets, to make change in this DEPART
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
For Diseases OF the Liver, stomach.
and kidneys

the Water OF the Greenorier White Sulphur
Springs Is the most valuable in America.
PURCELL, LADD & Co, Wholesale Agents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12

civilians TO command In this way. The
practice In some respects wosld approach
privateering. which is distinctly prohibit
ed by the agreement we have voIun-
'arily entered into and proclaimed to the
world
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
The Weather.


= WASHINGTON. May n.-Fore-
IrlnuW east for Thursday:
| For Virginia-Partly cloudy
l weather; probably showers Ia
northern and eastern portions; southerly
winds.
For North and South Carolina and
Georeia--Partly cloudy weather; possibly
showers on tho coast: southerly winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was rainy in the forenoon.
with clearing skies In the afternoon and
at night.
state Of thermometer:
q y. M.s..s..-..... ............s.s.sss.s..... 90
3 \. M......-..........., ....,...............e ~
II M.....-.-..- .........s.......... .s.,......Z
3 L. M.................,. ..................1S
q i. M....,............ .......s..........s...n
Il nlght......- ................ -
Mean temperature .......... ..........Sj
Fail IN limo and use Elastic Starch
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12

Keep in style and use Elastic Starch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
Tho Tower.

1t renews tn. color-Elastic Starch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12

Invest eents. and try ELASTIC Starch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
The Tower.

They all sing praise to Elastic starch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-12
Demon I'm Staunton.

A great demonstration was accorded
the men before they left Staunton, as Is
shown by ehe following special from the
Dispatch's correspondent at Staunton:
"As early as o'clock this morning the
largest crowd in the history of Staunton
baqan 10 assemble at the Chesapeake
and Ohio station TO bid adieu 10 the gal
liant West Augusta Guards. All business
houses were closed. aud mothers and
swestheayts and men and children cons