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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

HoRsELEss carriages have been a
success in New York. Though only n
year has passed since tine first cab was
used there, the managers have made
arrangement 20 increase the number
of their carriages by 100. This will
put New York in the front rank of
cities that use horseless carriages.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

SEpAIIA. Mo, March l2.-The ind
ing OF additional large deposits OF lead
in northwest sedalia has resulted in
unusual excitement in mining circles
II is impossible to obtain leases in
that vicinity. New shafts are beiny
sunk and lead Is found every where
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

THE congregation Of the holy Office
at Rome, one Of the most solemn tri-
bunals in the Catholic church, has just
sent to the United States decree
absolutely forbidding the use of the
national flag or state or other banners
in any church function. such as a
funeral. etc. where flag might seem
appropriate To secular organizations.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

A book of receipts for all kinds oil
cookery. which is specially valuable for
use upon tie trail or IN the camp, IS
published by the Royal Baking Powder
Company, of New York. The receipts
are thoroughly practical, and the meth
DDS are carefully explained, SO that
the inexperienced may, with it's aid,
readily prepare everything requisite
for a good, wholesome meal, or even
dainties If he has the necessary ma
t-.ials. The matter is in compact
though durable form. the whole book
weighing but two ounces. Under a
special arrangement, this book will be
sent free to miners or others who may
desire il. We would recommend that
every one going to the klondike pro-
cure copy. Address the Royal Baking
Powder Co, New York.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

A NEw YORK jeweler exhibited in
Wall street short time ago brown
diamond, whose brilliancy is said to
have been more adamantine than that
of any white or canary stone in the
market. Brown diamonds of so fine
quality are extremely scarce. but the
color has never been appreciated by
any except experts
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

FRIScE ALBEIT, of Belgium. arrived
at New York on the sth on the steamer
Kaiser wilhelm der Crosse. and the
Belgian minister thought II his duty to
announce that the prince haa not come
here for an American heiress, as he
was already engaged to his cousin.
Princess Clementine.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17
: outlaw Die. In the psnI,.n,,ary

Ponea C:ty Courier: Ben Craveps, the
outlaw, who was captured at the time
'Skeeter Dick was killed near Black
well year ago has died in the peni-
;entiary at Lansing, Kansas. Tic was
a bad man and no one will mourn his
death save the broken hearted mother
who gaye him life aud nourished him
TO a period of accountable tv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

The talk Of war with Spain has had
one excellent result thus far. the In
dianapolis Journal says. 1t has aroused
the national sentiment as it has never
before been aroused. From Maine to
Texas, from ocean to ocean, there is
but one sentiment and that is the
maintenance of the national honor
and dignity. This sentiment is as
unanimous and intense in the south as
in the north.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

CYCLISTS all over the country, partic-
nlarly the members of the l.. A. w. are
ready to offer their services TO the gov
ernment in case open hostilities are de-
clared between Spain and the United
states. of 1870 members of the
league. fully 9o,00o. IL was estimated,
could be called upon.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17
i strong Hint.

Gentleman Ito tailor)-I want a
secret pocket in the trousers to put my
money in.
Taiior-Excuse me, sir. but is i. neces-
sary?
Certainly. Why do you ask?"
Because you always tell me when
4 ask on for payment you haven't any
money."-London Fun
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17
Men and Women Folk. scrap.

At place west of Teeunseh one
day last week, farmer named Rogers
disemboweled an old gentleman named
Cooper. by slashing him with knife.
The trouble arose between the women
folks over some trivial matter. and
was taken up by the men, Cooper is
not expected to live.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17
Geniuiity.

A quality often found in men whose
whole mental and physical organiza-
tions are kept vigorous by diligence
and temperance, and in simple minded
men who love fun and comfort without
falling into vice or folly.--Judge.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17
Her Gen,Ie R.minder.

''Graee," he began. between you and
me-
Bob" she interrupted, between you
and me there should be nothing"
And what could he do, in face of this,
but move up 20 her end of the sofa p
Ainsiee's Magazine.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

AT the meeting Of the Lumber Deal
ers' association at Cleveland. o., a
short time ago. President Charles Nj.
Belts. OF Philadelphia, stated that the
annual output az lumber in this coun-
try exceeded in value that OF all the
gold. silver. coal. iron and wheat.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17
se., rh.,r s,..f.,h,r .. p~.t..

DUBUQUE Ia. March Ia During q
Sght last night between John Earle
and his stepsons. Charles Redmond.
aged ID. and William Redmond. aged
~, the old man was 50 terribly beaten
that he died The boys escaped
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

0xE of the very latest plans TO draw
people to church on Sunday is that
adopted by congregation in New
brunswick, n. J. Mothers with young
children are to be given the privileges
of q cradle room. where their infants
may sleep, duly guarded, while the
parents thereof are brought directly
beneath pulpit ministrations which
could not reach them under ordinary
circumstances.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17
Indian. are PAID Lease Money.

Ponca City Courier: The Ponea Indi
ans have received their lease none,
and there are about 500 of them in
town trading with our merchants A
new supply of trunks will have to b,
laid in at every store in town on ac
count of the big trade in that line.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

Til. London Times. in its annual
statement, says the drink bill of the
United Kingdom is nearly si7,5o0,00
in excess Of that IN 1896, averaging
about $40 IL for each man. woman and
child
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17
CURRENT COMMENT.

Tx go italian dueis last year one
man was killed.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

Uncle-It's been a very hard year, and
I've had to contract lot Of dehisi.
Nephew Why. that's too bad, uncle, for
I had lot Of ready made debts that could
have turned over to you - Humoristiche
Blaetter
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

Miss Aukward-I think dancing hor-
rid and wickedl Positively wickedi
Miss Wise-Why, l always thought
you knew how.-N. Y. Journal
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17
Money wasted.

Ethel They say it costs Perry Van
Noodle $4,000 a year to live.
Penelope-Dear me.-then what does he
do it for!-Puck.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

Activity is only beautiful when II is
holy; that is to say, when it is spent in the
service of that which passeth not away
Amiel's journal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's .
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle q
treatise. DIR. Kline, 1893 Arch St, Phila., Pa.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

There are people who think it is big
thing to play no cards but whist.-W ashing
ton Democrat.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

Or 200 men who were recently ex-
amined for the navy in New York
only Is were accepted.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

We can see no sense in having shoe
strings long enough to reach clear around
ones legs.-Washington Democrat.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar re-
lieves whoopiug cough.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

People who think they are misunder-
stood are really understood too well.-Chi-
cago Record.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

How many women do $40 worth Of worl
at a missionary dinner for about Is cent
Washington Democrat.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

There is a politeness of the heart, and il
is allied to love. 1t produces the most agree
able politeness of fdemeanor.-Goethe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

Don't bend. Wait little. ST.
Jacobs Oil will cure your lame back.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

After six years suffering, | was cured by
Piso's Cure.-Aiary Thomson, 29i Ohio
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

There is no rhyme for silver, but it jingles
with gold very nicely.-Chicago Daily News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

A man who does not know how to learn
from his mistakes turns the best school
master out of his hfe.-Henty Ward Beecher.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

A good way to get along with some peo
pie is to have nothing to do with them
Washington Democrat.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

Even a baby was cured OF burn
BY St Jacobs Oil. Read directions.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

Cold? Stiff as poker. Use st. Jacobs
Oil. Liniber as whiplash. Cured.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

Rupture. Sure cure Book free. Write for IL
to 81 Sherman, Specialist, Mt. vernon,N. Y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17
Blood Humors
Spring is tbe Cleansing Seoson-
Don't Neglect Your Health.
You Need to Take hood's Sarea-
parliia Now.

Spring is the season for cleansing and
renewing. Everywhere accumulations OF
waste are being removed and prepare
tons for the new Life of another season are
being made. This is the time for cleansing
your blood Winter has left the blood i'm
pure. Spring Humors, Boils, pimples
eruptions are results Hoods Sarsapsrilla
expels all impurities from the blood and
makes it rich and nourishing. 1t builds up
the nervous system, ovecomes that tired
feeling, creates an appetite, gives sweet,
refreshing sleep and renewed energy and
yigor. 1t cures all spriag huInors, boils,
pimples and eruptions.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

The Famous Union soldier snceumbs To .
Prolonged Illness Near Los Angeles

Prolonged Illness Near Los Angeles
Los ANGELES, Cal. March - ten
W. ;. Rosecrans died this morning at
his home near Redondo. The old war
rior's death was peaceful in the eN-
treme. For several days he has been
between life and death. at times un-
conscious and again in comatose
state. When il was known that the
end was near, all the watchers at the
bedside were ready at any time 70 see
the last. Gen. Rosecrans was stricken
with no particular disease and the end
came through gradual weakening Of
the system. lie was - wears old.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

To Cure n Cold I'm one Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II it fails to cure. 25c.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-17

The annual meeting of the Seventh
Kansas District Republican Editorial
association will be held in Ha.ehinson.
Friday, April 5.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-04

Special Dispatch 10 the Posi-IH.e!llgencer
WASHINGTON. July 2.-What the army
and navy vent 20 cuba % accomplish has
been done Cervers's fieat. with the excep-
tior OF one warzh,p. IS completely de-
stroyed Early this morning shat;er sent
a demand 70 the Spanish general to sur
render. threatening TO lombard III. city.
wiring this fact to Aise- shafter aided:
Il believe he city VIII le surrendered
Soon after the wholly unexpected na~s
came over the wires from Signal Officer
Allen 70 the war iepar;rnent that the span
sh feet was destroyed. l. was 40 good
that neither tae president nor ne secretary
could beseve l.; Sampson hai n3t sent
dispatch since Friday II was decided rot
70 give out the news un'i /; vas definitely
known 10 ~ true
Ahou. Midnight confirmation came on the
authority of an eye witness. bat with al
annoying ahserce = details. Two reports
were reoefve. ore ihat CerveTa tried -
escape and MS shjps were sunk, except ore
ina. mn tae gauntlet of shot ard shell.
whi,e ire o,aer Is ,ha, SAMPSON. rea1z,ng
.,.-s7 - al Is Shafter. forced his say l1to
th4 hari-or. sasiilag tae spanish vessels
uatu all we've on IRE ard abandoned by
;-esr crews. except ore captured
As,solate seerecy was maintained at ths
war Department aa3 She Wh.ts House Gn-
III after rnl9nlgnt Nav everything s loose-
TIE news = spreading throughout ,he Gig.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-04

The Fourth OF July has begun. cannons
bombs exploding everywhere. Men say
they will make II the greatest Fourth the
national capital has ever known. The SAM
tiago campaign is considered ended With
out Cerveras fleet II could have been taken
with small loss of Hfe. The president re-
tired about a. m. but Gen Corbin and
his aides are still up. hoping to reetive an
other and detailed report from Shaf.er OF
the glorious days work
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-04

not officals-is that our casualties during
yesterdays lighting were nearly. If not
quite. u thousand. about Is per cent of
which Were deaths
Today's casualties on the American side
were much lower. because Of our troops
having been wer intrenched the night be
fore
casualties in the battle before Santiago.
SO far "a obtalnable:
Niiled-Cap'. Morrison. Company X.
Sixteenth infantry: Second Lieut. Rench-
ley. Company f. Sixth Infantry; John
Butler. private. Company L. Sixth volun-
leers; Henry Anderson sergeant. Compa-
ny A. First cavalry. Second Lieut.. Saeton.
Company a. Thirteenth infantry; Capt
w Z. Brum. Tenth infantry. Lieut. Nc
Corkle. Twenty-tfth infantry;
Wasser Battery 4. Second artillery;
-------- Mccoy. Battery A. Second artil-
lery: Wagner Battery A: A.
Hunderwood Battery A. Second artillery:
James Hollon Battery \. Second artillery:
Lieut.. w. f. Strip. Tenth cavalry. bri-
gade quartermaster on Gen. Youngs star
Lieut.. Col John NJ Hamilton. Ninth cav
airy; Maj. F. A. G. Force. FTrs: cavalry;
FRS; Lieut.. y. w. Smith. Tenth cavalry !;
Second Lieut.. Slunn:ss Niche Seventh In
fantry. son of Prof. Niche. Of West Point
Wounded-Capt. VI. Jeffery of the vol
unteers shot through the hip. Adjt c.
L. Mills. adjutant general Second bvs-
gade, cavalry division. shot through the
head: Lieut. Col John IT, Patterson.
Twenty second infantry: Mason Mitchell.
Company r. Rough Riders. right shoulder
injured: Sergt. SaTnUei Devon arm frac-
tu-ed, Trooper Long. shot through the leg;
Lieutenant Jgxzph Armstrong cavalry:
Capt Ro3man Twentieth infantry. neck
ard shoulder. Lieu. Gel Haskell Seven
leenih infantry: Capt. Bloxham. Sixth
cava.ry. in the leS: capt. Breectop. Twen-
ty-fourta Infantry. slightly wounded in
ie.: Lieut.. Coi. Worth: Capt. MoFarlAne.
Eighteenth infantry. slightly In leg. Capt.
Dodge. Twen;y-fouvth infantry: Lieut.
Turman. Sixth infantry. fatally IL spine:
Lieut.. Robertson. Sixih infantry. below
heart IN LEI; leg. right leg fractured hy
the third bullet: Mai. Vessels. command
!ne Third >svalry. IN the neck. Cap,. Do<id,
Third cavalry IN the forehead. FRS; L5eu..
q. = Meyer. Taird cava.ry. in the hip and
gro.n. FIRST i3e9t, Arthur Thayer Talrd
cavalry In the right hip: Second LieIt. J.
r Conrad. Third cavalry. in me ankle.
capt ksvanaush. Thlr;een;h infantry. IN
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-04

WASHIEGTON. July s-Fron .he heat
and carnage. from the battlefield az San
tiaso whore FOR the last three days ths
American forces have pres.esl forward
* tinss an en;fea ached enemy. Gen Shafter
today sent a dispatch summarizing tho
situation. as follows:
PLAYA DEL ESTE. July 7.-r,o the
Secretary of War. Washington: Camp
near S1ylla, cufa July 3~We nave the
town well snves,cS3 on the north ana east.
but with very thin Hoe. Upon approach
ing u We nai y ~ such a character and
ths defense 20 strong. IL wiil De impsssas fi,ia
20 carry u by storm e-lsh yny prercn,
forces. oar losses up 80 siass wilf aggr~-
gate fho1san3 hllt the lisf h1s not set
b@sn made. bat llt,Ie sickness oui side Of
exhaustion from .farnsa aeaI aus exersi5r
Of the battle Of me day oefoge yesterday
ARD the almost constant FIRE which IN knpg
up on the trenches Wagon read to tho
rear Ia kept up wirh some d!aEr1litv on a.
count % the raiEs. bat VII be able ~
8se u for the pre@ens. Gen yyhs@Ier 10
seriously ill and N!u probably 4avs To ~
20 the rear today. Gen. Y0ung Ia also
very III ard 81 probably have to 70 70
the rear tD3ay Gen Hawkins wounded
IN 700; In a sortss nafe iast ulEnt vsn.. .
ifaadSam@sy repuls4d
The behavior os the troops Eas Yaagni-
acent.
f;ers- 6sarrfa, reqores he holsSs the ssilroa1
from santiago to San f<sllg
He has burned Il br.fgs and removed
rorae rats also tat Gen Panic has A.
rived al Palma em1 thai the French cssn sui
with about ~ French ei'lzesz cania !n,o
ais Ina ycstssday froa. Santiago. s.s.s dh
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-04

WASHINGTON, July 4.-The glorious
news from Cuba affords the American peo-
pie an opportunity TO do justice to the ceie-
braton Of this. the nations holiday. Ad-
uiral Sampson has achieved the work
which he was directed TO perform when he
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-04
SIMPSONS FEAT
100 GOOD FOR BELIEF
Authorities Withheld News
From Public at First.
COULD HARDLY CREDlTlT.
Not Until News Was Confirmed
Was It Published.
COULD HARDLY CREDiTlT.

The Bare Announcement of the Fact
Is All That Was Given Out, and IL
Wa. Not known Whether samp-
son Forced His Way In and De-
s,roxed Them, or whether They
Attempted to Escape From the
Bottled Up HarbOr and Thus Met
DestructtOn-Wiid Celebration in
Warrington City Last Mig int.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-04
This Was Before Samp-Jl
Took Cervera's Fleet,
LIST OF OFFICERS KILLED.
Many High in Rank Laid Down
Their Lives Before Santiago.

The Onicinis of Warrington Rushspa
to Forward Him An the Troops
Needed, and Preparing tn For-
ward 10000 IL He Wants xo Many.
That He Might Garry santiago by
Assault. n Work which He Wili
sidrrrd the ForttHrntious Too
strong for His Present Force.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-04
SPANISH MAKE IN
ATTACK ON OUR LINES
They Are Met With a Steady
Fire and Repulsed.
AMERICAN LOSSES LIGHT.
Hand-to-Hand Fighting in the
Streets of Santiago.
AMERICAN LOSSES LIGHT.

The American Troops Expect to Gel
citrate thu Fourth i'm the city of
santiago. md Even IL Cervrra's
Fleet Had Not Been Destroyed. Ii
Succeeded in Capturing the city
without Further Aid-Thr E>tf-
mate of the Number of II illed and
Wounded 200 for the Two Days.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-04

the
WASHINGTON July aIhe following cable dated
of flee discontinue LeuCd
al
all Spanish dtryea mrnn
f it SgnOM
NEW YORK. July aThe Hea
Generals asking had
m ore hhEcadeq seened:
"PlAYA DEL ESTE July Fifth
S
fleet left the this and practically destroyed
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-04
l lCERVERAS FLEET IS DESTROYED BY SAMPSON.
All Except One Are Driven Ashore Set on Fire by Their
Crews and Burned or Blown Up.

The Spanish Admiral Made Attempt Leave the bor Was Detected and
Attacked One Vessel Escaping Followed by the Fleet
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-04

Continued o. Page Z
Evening star., 1898-04-19

1t should be borne in mind that the major
ity Of the troops since January last have
been without quarters or even meeting
places. Their clothing and equipment had
been stored in the drill hall at Center Mar
ket and a period of inactivity was neces-
STATED by the vacating Of the L street
armory in January.
The new armory at the Center Market
is not yet completed. but Gen. Harries
concluded Friday last that the exigencies
of the situation demanded that the troops
take possession forthwith. BY Saturday
evening every command had moved In,
with bag and baggage. 1t was then neces.
sary to make reouisition for and dra "
clothing and equipment and issue the same
to the men. Notwithstanding these handi-
caps, practically the entire brigade assem-
bled last evening in larger numbers, bettor
equipped and In much better condition to
take the field than ever before In it's his
tory.
Chief interest in the assemblage was To-
cused at the Center Market Armory, where
majority OF the troops are located, The
greater part Of the available space in the
drill hall was occupied by hundreds of In
terested spectators while outside along,
Pennsylvania avenue scores of pedestrians
fingered TO witness the maneuvers of the
Ambulance Corps. drilling in the street.
Evening star., 1898-04-19

staff Of the I'd Regiment The 4th batta,-
lon followed the 5th. The I'd Regiment
then gave way to the 1st Regiment the "a
battalion shortly after 8 o'clock taking
possession Of the hall. 1t was inspected bv
Maj. Winthrop Alexander and staff of the
list Regiment
The 1st battalion vas Inspected at it's
armory 18th and e streets. while the 1st
separate battalion assembled in its GUAR
ters. No. 70S street. The 9th battalion
met In its quarters at the Center Market
Armory, as did the light battery and the
The membershtpiof all the companies was
unprecedentedly large. some Of them hay
Ing from sixty to, eighty men in line The
inspection demonstrated lack OF knowi.
edge In some instances In the manner op
wearing the blanket bags rolling bianksts =
ana the like. These matters were called to
the attention of battalion and company
commanders. and will be corrected al o,,na
Lack OF equipment was also noted. Int
on the whole the showing was erfireIw
satisfactory e'y
Brig. Gen. Harries, aAdjutant Gen ua,,
and several members Of the general .ta,,
OF the District militia were in atten.,..aa
at the several inspections. The onIv tht,,'.
IN the way OF a casualty ocurrAd d,,r,,..ss
the inspection Of the 4th battalion = r,i
vate suffering from a spell Of weaknass
and falling from line because of the .trei.s
period Surgeon General Henderso,, .nS
several other physicians We're on ha,..,
however, and the sick man soon recova-as3'
The entire brigade win be activa,v =.
work with preparation to take fhe esIS
this evening and every evening INIT, ~.
expected call arrives or the possihilitv ~
call shall be removed. =.