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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-08

re-apply when the diplomatic relations
have been renewed for shipping conces-
sions under the reciprocity scheme OF
the Dingley law. for which Senior Du-
pnv de LONE was negotiating i'll Wash
,nrtnn when the war broke out. There
are still under discussion eight Sec
on,lary subjects which the Spanish COM
ni,,ioners broachcd last week. includ-
ing the status of patents and copyrights.
The American commissioners have
handed to Senor Montero Rios written
reply covering these questions.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-08
NEWS FULLY CONFIRMED.

American Commission Had Instructions
to Hasten til" End.
WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-The advlces
from Paris to the effect that it might be
reasonably presumed that the peace
commissioners will be ready to sign
treaty of peace within day or two i
fully confirmed here. 1t is learned thai
the presidents instructions to Judg'
Day were to hasten the conclusion. an'
To that end the American commissioners
have been authorized to limit the treat.
closely to protocol points. leaving othe
matters. such as the acquisition OF cabl'
stations and naval stations, to be deal
with hereafter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-08

r,;, n1,nts nave been settled and We
have been obliged to rcllnqnlsh our cor
unies. ~.
An the work will be finished TINS
,,o.l, The commercial treaty between
IN. United States and SPAN VIII De ne.
,,o,,a,el upon the re-cstablishment "l
relations and the question
of Spanish ships and products III 'uoa
,nd Porto Rico will be included therein
An Interesting Document.
The rouch draft of the treaty, wmch
u,y be considerably changed. covers
the proposals. 1t makes long n"cu.
menf which Senator Cushmah n. IA. y
,f the United States peace conii'ssio,
cav. will be found to be one OF the most
interesting papers of its character ever eve,
written. So completely are the details
90 ,heeyacuation of the Philippines stlp'
rl,ted that commission, such as ar
ranred for the Spanish withdrawal from
,ho West Indies, will be unnecessary:
Among the questions not yet set.'eu'
,owever are the coaling station ana ,e.
,;a;,,. freedom in the Carolines' the
S,,an;sh commission not having replie"
to the American offer. -, ..,,s
The Americans have agreed 10 'i".s -
mort the Spanish prisoners nome, M ,n
rlndinc the garrison and sailors y. S.a wa;
n;,a captured by Admiral Dewey ane
General Merritt as well as the sololel'
snd civilians held by the flAplnos
',.ho.e return the Americans have guar
antesa' " IA compensation Spain promise
to ,;herate all Cuban. Porto hicah "'''
Philippine political prisoners.
Cheaper rha" rc-d'"s Them ;,
spanish soldiers electins to remain ' nam =
+he colonies may do SO. but It Is 'D mole !
matter M Of economy for the Amer'es,,s RI snS .
return the others AS they mus. "e M Is -,
aa lonr as they are kept and Spain ,,".r;, .,s u,
a1 nh,e to to bear the expense of the repair, a.a
.u,o .;nn " Also the Americans have re9ec'e :,'s ,
S,ain's request for free shipping VI ,..ts,, ~,
Si Spsrs in Cuban and Porto Ricsn W.. wa'ei 'e';
;hsv New having given the Spanish - c.sa'I, a.. ,a
.nss .;ona,. such poor consolation ar the -
tar NAV derive from the ref"''''oA
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-08
1,,..t.lcnt Hy1lc's Health Shattered.

Nrw YORK, Dec. S.-The World says
that Henry B. Hyde, president of the
Eouitable Life Assurance society, Is
seriously i'll at his home in this city,
suffering from nervous exhaustion. His
musician said in reply to direct ques'
ton whether Mr.. Hyde would ever De
able to resume his duties: "lt would
certainly be against the advice OF his
nhysicians. His age and extremely en-
f.eh,ed condition are such that the very
great improvement necessary can hardly
be looked for.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-08
v,a,.n. in Danger of Starving.

WASHINGTON, Dec. a--Representative
N,rr;s has received letter stating that
the Indians on the Grand Portage reser'
vation are in danger Of starving this
winter if some relief is not afforded py
the Indian office. He called on Indian
Commissioner Jones and LAID the matter
hefore him. The commissioner said he
would have an investigation made and
would do what he could for the Indians
Express Companies Must Pay.
r..Ns,yG. Mich. Dec. S.--The Mlch'
;pan supreme court. in unanimous
nr;uion. decides that the American Ex.
nress company. in Michigan, must 'tsel'
NV the war revenue tax OF cent ex
acted on al packages transmitted
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-08

In Bibles, we sell all indexed
full leather bound Concordin,
maps and word references. for
$3.50. This is a bargain, if you
want a bible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
GOLD AT GAINESVILLE
Quartz From the big Joe' Assays
500 to the Ton.

Quartz From the big JOe' Assays
$50 to the Ton.
Gainesville, Ca, Aug. 3.-Last week a
solid rock Weighing five hundred pounds
was taken out of the shaft of the Big
Joe" gold mine, short distance from
here. It showed gold worth $50 TO the
ton.
Gold ore from veins right in the city
assayed are valued at about $40 TO the ton.
The post Office will be changed at this
place to a location where better accommo-
dations may be secured.
Hon. A. r. Smith, clerk of Hall Superior
Court for fifteen years; Mark A. Gambler
son of Hon. Allen D. Gambler, and Mr.. S.
=. Williams, a rising young man, We're
admitted to the bar with creditable exam
nations.
A large flour mNl in all probability, will
be started here a an early day.
Hon. P. w. Meldrim and family of Sa-
vannah are occupying their cottage at
Oconee White Sulphur Springs, six miles
from here. Mr.. AIeldrim has to go home
every few days on account of his official
duties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
CAVALRY ORDERED NORTH.
Men Started for Fernandina to Go
to MontauI1 Point

Men Started for Fernandina to Go
TO N1ontauk Point.
Fernandina Fla. Aug S-The cavalry
troops that were originally ordered to
the Fernandina camp from Tampa have
been reordered to Montauk. The Sixth
regular cavalry arrived here to-day, but
on account Of the new orders, they were
not unloaded and VIII start for their new
camp tonight. The Third Cavalry, which
arrived here as soon as possible, will also
go to Montauk. This VIII end the arrival
of troops here from Tampa
The infantry will remain here and may
be Joined by other infantry, probably
from Miami.
This change of orders causes disappoint-
ment at Fernandina, but the city is some
what cohsoled by the fact that the in
fantry will probably not be ordered away
for a few months yet
Inspector General Thompson and his as
sistants, Lieut.. Crimmins, left for Tampa
to-day, where they are ordered to Join
Gen. Coppinger.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
VALUE OF our RAILROADS.
Tax Returns Indicate That 1t Is
About sos. 100000.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. S-The tax returns
Of the railroads in Georgia will show an in
crease this year over 1897 Of $79l ,9O6. Con-
troller Gen. Wright has received the re-
turns from all except a few of the small
lines, and estimating them at last years
valuation the increase viii be more than
S55O,0o0 About $25o0OO0O of railroad prop
erty of the Western and Atlantic, Georgia,
Southwestern and August and Savannah
railroads, is exempt 10y their charters
from an ad valorom tax, these companies
being taxed on their incomes.
This years returns of other lines will
amount of $i3O7S.&s3 as compared TO S42. e.
2S6,457 for 1897. The returns for 1898 are
The highest which have been made since
the act Of 1874 was passed. The assessed
value OF the roads which make returns to-
gether with the estimated value Of the lines
which are taxed on their incomes. maxi.
the total valuation of the railroad prop
erty in Georgia SOS 10000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
HoBSON LEAVES ATLANTA.
Says Merrimac Incident shows Navy
Is Ready to Do Its Duty,

Says Merrimac Incident shows Navy
Is Ready to DO Its Duty.
Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 3.--Lieut. Hobson has
gone and has left very pleasant Impress
Ion on Atlanta. He is unquestionably a
very fine young man and deserves the
praise that is showered on him by the
American people. He delivered a splendid
lecture at she Grand Opera House last
night for the benefit of a sick soldiers
fund in which he said in speaking of the
sinking of the Merrimac: when I re-
late this occurrence you do wrong if you
apply any great amount of credit for this
little piece of work to an individual. It
was merely an evidence of the fact that
the officers and men of the American
navy are always anxious TO perform any
duty that they are ordered to do ire
spectiye of the consequences of the dan
GER
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
MORE PATIENTS FROM TAMPA.
A Total of 1855 Men Arrive at Fort
McPhcrsOn

McBneFSuns
Atlanta, Ga, Aug. S-One hundred and
sixty-six soldiers, brought from the camp
at Tampa, Fla, were landed at Fort Nc
Pherson to-day by Maj. Taylor with his
hospital train.
Nearly every man aboard the train had
typhoid fever, and was unable 10 rise from
his berth, and with a very few exceptions
every man on the train was carried on a
stretcher 40 his ward in the hospital.
Maj. Bubb, at Fort Mcpherson. received
orders from headquarters 10 send to New
port News all recruits who belonged TO
regiments now In Porto Rico They Will
be sent forward
There is ample accommodation at the
hospital for these men and 200 more. A
large amount of supplies has been re-
ceved from Washington and Steward
Haines came 10 town this morning and
purchased $50 beds So many men have lcft
the hospital within the past week that
the new dot just received does not swell
the total number beyond ZOO. About $50
men are Off furloueh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
MASTERING IN AT GRIFFIN.
Companies of Capt. Davies and Burr
Have Full Ranks.

Have Full Ranks.
Griffin, Ga, Aug 3-The mastering of
Capt Davies company yesterday was fol-
lowed this afternoon by mastering in that
of Capt Burr Of this place. Capt. Burr
this morning reported 1G men 10 Col.
Gambler for mastering. but owing TO the
faot that only 100 was needed to the com
pany, and that some companies We're far
in the rear with men seven Of Capt. Burr's
men were transferred to other companies,
when the hundred was mustered in
Company G, Capt Powell, of Newman,
viii be the next mustered in This has 80
men sworn in and more than enough in its
street 10 IN out its enlistment sheet. They
VIII probably take the final oath to-mor-
row.
Col. Gambler issued an order this morn
ing prohibiting any one bringing within
the guard line melons of any kind and or
dored all suspicious packages TO be exam
ihed at the guard house. This is done to
preserve the sanitary conditions of the
camp. The men are now enjoying excellent
health and IL is the intention to have this
continued If possible.
The seventy-two guards daily are prov
ing quite an advantage in forcing the men
to return to the camp by 1870 o'clock at
night. An order issued from the colonePs
Headquarters forces every man to register
a the guard house upon leaving and en-
tering the camp after retreat. All failing
to comply must answer to the charge be-
fore Col Gambler.
Gene Joiner, negro hackman, was
caught stealing from company commits
sary this morning, was arrested and made
ter which he was turned over to the sheriff
and placed in Jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Twenty-SecOnd Annual Convention
is Session

Twenty-SecOnd Annual Convention
is Session.
Americas, Ga, Aug. 3.-The twenty-sec-
ond session of the Georgia State HorticuI-
tural Society convened this morning.
President Berekmans, for twenty-five
years the head and ruling spirit of the So
ciety, presided.
Addresses of welcome were delivered by
Mayor HiXon and John w Wheatley, in
behalf of Americas and of the fruit grow
ers of Sumter county, TO which an elo-
quent response was made by Hon. w. T.
Gary of Augusta, on behalf of the so
ciety.
After the annual address by the presi-
dent, the society proceeded to business.
Essays were read by Prof F. S. Earle
of Auburn, Ala, A. w Smith of Ameri-
Gus, A. c. Oelschig of Savannah w. f.
Massey of Raleigh, N. c., and H e.
Stockbridge of Lake City, Fla. Animated
and interesting discussions followed each
essay.
The sessions are held at the city hall.
one entire floor being taken up with fruit
display. This is the most magnificent
ever made by the State Horticultural So
ciety. Nearly every fruit company and
nursery in Georgia has an exhibit. while
there are a large number of Individual ex-
hibtors. The state experimental station
sent 325 varieties of grapes, twenty-seven
varieties of peaches and thirty varieties of
canteloups. This exhibit elected the great
est admiration.
The exhibits from Augusta Fort Valley,
MarshaHville, Thomasville, Rome New
nan, Louisville and Americas are like
wise fun and complete as are those of the
Sugar Hin fruit farm, owned by w. w.
Stevens. Many prominent Georgians are
among the hundred horticulUrists attend
ing the session, which win last until Fri
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
HON. ENOCH SMITH.

His Death at statesbOro, BuIIOch
County, Yesterday.
Statesboro, Ga, Aug. 3.-Hon. Enoch
Smith, an old and highly esteemed citi-
zen of this place, died this afternoon, of
apopiexy. Mr.. Smith is an ex-mayor of
this town, and his death is received with
much sadness by his host of friends. He
will be buried tomorrow with Masonic
honors in the cemetery here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
RAY MAY San TRoM SAVANNAH.
steamer ST. Paul Expected to Carry
Them to santingo.

Them to santiago.
Macon, Ga, Aug. 3-Col. Rays regi-
ment expects to take the steamer St. Paul
OF Savannah Sunday or Monday for SAN
tiago. The officers wives and newspaper
men and their wives VIII probably 90 in
a special car from Macon to see the sol
diers leave
The last equipment for the regiment
VIII arrive from Washington tomorrow.
ana orders TO move VIII probably follow
immediately.
Agents Of the central and Southern Rail
road are to-day bidding for the transpor-
tatlon contract Col Ray reached Macon
June g. and started his recruiting officers
20 work. The regiment was complete be-
fore the middle Of July.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
Boiler Explosion at Dixie.

Quitman. Ga. Aug 3.-There was
boiler explosion at G. B. Cranes saw mill
near Dixie this morning. G. B. Crane
was seriously If not fatally injured, and
his son received injuries from which it is
said he is now dying
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
HOLLAND DIES TRoM MS WOUND.
Ferris Likely to Have to stand
Trial ON Charge of Murder.

Atlanta Ga. Aug. S.-Gun Holland. the
young railroad man who was shot on
Whitehall street Saturday, died to-day at
the Grady Hospital
The coroner's investigation brought out
lot OF testimony very damaging 70 Fred
Ferris, the young man who is said 10 have
dropped the pistol on the sidewalk. shoot
ing Holland accidentally. Ferris S being
held, and viii, no doubt, have to stand
trial for murder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
SAVANNAH RIFLE ASSoCI4TIoX

The members of the Savannah Rife As
ISOLATION win meet at 10 O'Clock this
morning at the corner Of Liberty ana
West Broad streets, for the purpose of at
tending the funeral of our late ex-Presi-
dent, DR.. John d. Martin.
JOHN S. SCHLEY. Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

--->-@---~-~-"-~-~---~~
NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT JU-
JORS.
Petit jurors are further discharged to
Friday morning, 9th inst. BY order of
His Honor, Judge Falligant.
JAMES K. P. CARR,
Clerk S. c. C. C.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
FUNEKAL INVITATIONS


MARTIN.-The friends and relatives Of
DR.. John D. Martin are respectfully in
vited TO attend his funeral this morning
at 1915 o'clock, from mis- late residence,
No. IS Liberty street. east. Services at
st. Patricks Church at 1890 O'Clock. In
terment at Cathedral cemetery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
queen of SIncon's Carnival.

Macon, Ga. Aug. 3.--Miss Martha John
ston, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Marsh
Johnston, has been chosen queen of the
carnival for MacOn's diamond jubilee cele-
bration in October. The selection of the
floral queen viii be made within a few
a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
SAVANNAH RIFLE ASSOCIATION

The members of the Savannah Rifle As
ISOLATION are hereby notified that there
wall be no meeting for target practice this
afternoon in respect TO the memory of our
late eX-President, DR.. John D. Martin.
JOHN S. SCHLEY, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
ME HIREnNIAN sOCIETY

will assemble at thee. Azz@N
Guards Arsenal this EEr17\42sFA
CIhursday) morning atN1S(%A\lSs9&cf-
$40 o'clock and proceed S~% ~ xz~<Ct'.
thence to pay the lastR+<9aNzsse e. s
marx OF respect to their late fellow men,
Der, DR.. John D. Martin. Nv order of
p. w. MELDRIM. President.
CHARLES r. PRENDERGAST Soy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04

Quitman, Ga, Aug. 3-Quitman's first
bale Of cotton came ia to-day. II was
sod 10 W. T. Thomson q, ~ f,. esa
cents. The bale geighed 200 pounds ana
classed fully middlng. anu
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere, Nerves
Depend simply, solely
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICE

The members of the Georgia Medical So
ciety will meet this morning at 10 o'cIocl
IN a body to attend the funeral Of DR.. ]
d. Martin.
W w. OWENS, M. D., President.
j. w. DANIELS, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Neither the master nor consignees of the
Austrian bark Elmstone will be responsible
for any debts contracted by the crew.
STRACHAN & CO., Consignees.
Savannah, Ca, Aug. 4, 1898.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Neither the master nor consignees of the
Italian bark Maria Liberia viii be response
bic for any debts contracted by the crew.
sTRACHAN & co, Consignees.
Savannah. Ca. Aug. 4. 1898.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
NOTICE TO CITY COURT JURORS.

The petit jurors of the City Court of Sa-
vannah not engaged in case now on trial
need not appear until Monday, 8th inst, at
1890 a. m.
By order Hon. T. NJ. Norwood, Judge.
j. S. COLLINS, Clerk c. c. s.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04

Orders No. 80
The troop will assemble
at the armory this CThurs-
day. morning at 10 o'clock.
dismounted, in regimental
uniform, to pay the last
tribute of respect to our
late honorary member, J.
D. Martin.
BEIRNE GORDON.
Captain {
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
HOUSEHOLD REaUIsIrEs.

Violet Ammonia; few drops impart a
delightful fragrance to a basin of water
Copco Soap for toilet use and fine laun-
dry, sc cake.
Medicated Soaps, various kinds, Toe
cake.
shoomoskeets keeps off mosquitoes and
Other insects.
Imported and Domestic Bay Rum, Col
ogne and Toilet Waters.
Pure cider vinegar and spices for pick
ling.
Japanese Tooth Brushes, good durable
brush. DC.
SOLOMONs & CO.,
Congress St and Bull st. Branch Store.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Central of Georgia Railway Company
Tybee Division, Savannah, Aug. 4, 1885,
Train No. u, scheduled to leave Tybee at
1910 p. m. viii be held at Tybee on Friday
night, Aug. 5, until IL o'clock, on account
Of Cake Walk at Hotel Tybee
CLEMENT SAUSSY, Supt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
ACME CEMENT WALL PLASTER.

The Rights of Pythias building Is being
plastered with the Acme Cement Wall
Plaster. This material is entirely different
from any of the hard plasters on the mar
ket, and is rather superior Those who
are interested in frst-class plastering ma
terial. are earnestly requested to call at
the K. of P. building and inspect the work
that is being done with Acme Cement.
ADAMS DRUG, PAINT AND OIL CO.,
Agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
DEATHS

-~--@-~---~-~-~-~~~--~~--~
MADISON-Died, at the City Hospital,
yesterday afternoon, at O'Clock, Miss
Marie Madison, in her 18th year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-04
MILITARY ORDERS


GEORGIA HUSSARS.
Savannah, Ga, Aug. 1, 1898.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1898-04-09

IN y - 81 lafayette
W., cJ%. Jno T AIiiuxham, Caffery,
-. r III JUDGE NcFaddn. Biossat
n Mo,h A kouton. O. Mouton,
,...,v Ger, Geo. A. Deblanc, Judge J. Mouto
following committees will act at the hail.
cCTTEE OF RECEPTION at the HALL.
q N pon Dr. Duhart, T. NJ. Biossat,
JL.Ky, Judged. Mouton, DR.. &. A. Martin.
RESTAURANTS:
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1898-04-09
A. 1880 sharp. MeeAg Of
As the lTi whole Fire Depsrnent sea en-
.G at the Court House SCARE.

ss-sA.+ 40 o'clock . - |
soaas ,use sqas's - s.,rng his badge ~hta can -
~ .,,: % :;; s: :::: y: : ss:
- march to the Southern Pacific depot and 6remen
The sse e,,5s ose's House where the '
dr i welcome will delivered by Mayor Mr. Henry
Century Brass Band, under the eaa' ;, martial music
w or fire department en'''ens will begin Admission
as+ No reserve Seats
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1898-04-09
Committees for the Day:

The excursonists will be Morgan City by the oowme
committee
Sidney Mouton and Aug Liable
arrival the following reception committees will take charge
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-13

of the officers accompany them. Officers and
Taen alike are pleased over the transfer TO
the South. The first trainload arrived over
the Great Northern at 10 o'clock a. m. They
were companies c and e, who have been
ut Fort ASsinaboine and A and /. from
Fort Harrison. The latter two companies
muster 10T men and the other two have l25.
The engine of the train was profusely dec
Grated with flags. and large number of
railroad officials and citizens were at the
Union Depot to witness the arrival of the
train. Soon after their arrival the troops
were transferred from the Great Northern to
the Chicago Greatwestern cars and re-
manned I'm these until this afternoon when
they proceeded southwark.
The Northern Pacific brought Companies
b, F, G and II from Fort Missoula and
Lieutenant Hunt and eighteen privates from
old Fort Custer. This train arrived at )
Clock this afternoon. These companies
were under the command of Colonel An
dreWs Burt, an old soldier, who has been in
the service since 1861. The second in COM
mand OF the regiment is Lieutenant Colonel
Aaron 5. Daggett. who entered the voun-
teer service from Memphis in 1861. The
IlSntlng force of the regiment Is $40 men,
besides the band of twenty musicians The
latter are also coloPed. The Chicago Great
western road divided the cars into three
trains, leaving st. Paul this evening at 7:l5
and tomorrow morning. A great crowd
gathered about the Union Depot to see them
and cheer them on their way Colonel John
Clague. assistant coInmissafy general. st.
Paul, supplied the troops with thirty days
ratiOns.
ATLANTA Ga. April 1.-THE Depart
ment of the Gulf tonight awarded the con-
tract for transporting the two companies of
the Twenty-fifth Infantry from Chattanoo-
ga to Key West.