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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

Or. Swallow. an estimable Quaker gem
tleman of Pennsylvania. ran for Cover
nor of that state, having for his motto:
Thou shalt not steal" He received
fewer votes than any of the other candi-
dates. Whether we are TO conclude from
this that his motto was disapproved by
the voters or that he was unpopular, per-
sonally or politically, we do not know.
Perhaps the Doctor, himself wonders
whether it was the candidate or his
platform that was so displeasing to the
citizens OF the keystone State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
y. TAYLOR ELLYSON."
GENERAL NEWS.
THE sCOTTsNILLE PEOPLE.
A Very Dull Election-Personai
Points Of Interest.

SCOTTSVILLE, VA, November g.
(Special) THE election day here was a
quiet affair. The farmers being so very
busy. no doubt kept a good many at
home. The negro vote amounted 10 al
most nothing. Hardly anybody knew. or
had ever heard, of Mr.. O'Flaherty. HUI
ard was better known.
Messrs James Hay and George Morris
addressed q mOderatc-siZed audience or
Democrats at Scottsville Hall Saturday
night 1t was said by a good many that
Mr.. Hay made one of the most able ana
instructive speeches that have been heari
i'm our town for a long time. His theme
was finance and taxation, mainly, out
he brought in the Spanish war and tue
settlement now I'm process. All of mis-
remarks We're clear. forcble, and highly
interesting. Senator Morris only made a
short speech. Messrs. Hay and Morris
stopped at the home Of Senator Martha,
and returned the next day TO Charlottcs-
vile.
Old Aunt Martha Casey, one Of the
best and most highly respected colored
women of this vicinity. died Sunday, at
the supposed age of %.
Mrs. ID. p. Powers and her daughter,
Miss Lucie Powers. are spending some
time visiting friends and relatives in
Richmond
Mr. ]. Cobbs Boyd of Company d,
Third Regiment, of Virginia Volunteers,
after being mustered out of service, re-
turned home Monday.
Mr.. Willie p Pitts. who has been with
his brother. at ore Banks. was here yes
terday, and voted the Democratic ticket.
Mrs. H. Otis Hicks went to Richmond
Saturday.
Mr.. w. p. Londerce went to Charlottes-
Vile to-day to carry the vote Of this pre-.
cinct.
Mr.. Fred. H. Farrar. of Charlottesville
spent Sunday at his home. here.
Miss Maggie Clements has rented ner
large lanyard to Mr. Hagan of Rich
mond. and is having it put i'm thorough
repair. Mr. Hagan expects 10 open up an
extensive business in that line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

The mummy rooms az the British
Museum have been completed and dre
now open to the public. In announcing
ttis fact. the London Mail says tina.
these relics or the ancient past have
beea systematically laid out in "A man
ner becoming their age and rank. Kings
and mobiles, priests and people, adds the
Mail. have been assigned 20 Their places
according 20 their chronological or eccle.
siastical order. and no fairer show or
better display can be seen outside Ghizeh
than the recently augmented company
IN thcse rooms.
We wonder II our esteemed contem-
porary appreciated the dry humor of this
aend-head advertisement OF a dead-head
show.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
ACCIDENT TO GEORGE PENN.
He Fell Through Trap Door nj
Abingdon.

ABINGDON, VA, November s.-(spe-
cial) -George Penn. the 14-year-old sen
of Mr.. George +. Penn, fell through
trap door Of PENIS tobacco-factory this
evening. a distance of about Is feet, land
ing on the first floor. His arm was broken,
and he was otherwise seriously injured.
The unfortunate lads father Is a member
OF the law firm of White & Penn, of this
Mace. His brothers live at Danville and
are among the most wealthy and intuen-
tial men Of that city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
PETERsBuRG's PROSPERITY.
Proposed Municipal Improvements"
a COIOrcd Preachers Misdee"s'

PETERSBURG. VA, November y
ial.)-Though as yet not dehniteiy
decided upon, II is probable that the
Common Council viii. at an early uay'
appropriate $4,000 for street improve
ments. and that the whole amount III
bonds. II issued, will be taken by tne
city's sinking fund. which has now 49,
900 10 its credit. The development OF inns
fund may be best Judged by the laC'
that In 1881 IL only had $3J,W0 10 us Gre
dit. The matter and Importance OF eN-
pending n large sum in the direction OF
the Improvement Of some OF our streets
have been carefully considered by the
Finance and Street committees OF the
Council, in joint session. and the propo-
sition IS said 10 meet their approval as
It certainly does the approval OF the
community.
DISCHARGED FROM CUSTODY.
Auerstus Brown. the colored preacher,
who has been in custody here for severai
days on the charge OF bigamy, was dls-
charged by the Mayor this morning, II
being established that his first VIC
whom he married in Newport News. dleu'
though only q short time previously pc
fore his marriage 10 the wire now hNHis
i'm Petersburg Brown was arrested III
Nottoway county. where he had chargs
~ two churches. and where he lived
with woman, to whom he was not ie-
sallv married. and who his people were
led TO believe was his wife. 1t is said ne
will not go back to Nottoway or TO MS
wife here.
CREDIT TO WHOM DUE.
District-Chairman Francis r. Iassiter
and City-Chairman John b. Evans are
entitled to great credit for their man.
agement OF the congressional campaign
in this district. which closed yesterday.
They labored necessarily, i'm season ana
out Of season, for the success OF MT.
Epes. and though they met with great
obstacle in the general apathy that pre-
vailed i'm the Democratic party. their ef-
forts were crowned with victory, ana
without the aid Of funds. OF Mr.. Evans 1t
NAV be said that he gave his personal
attention TO the voting in this city. In
terestcd his personal friends IN the mat
ter. and by his influence and appeals,
brought people TO the polls and greatly
assisted i'm rolling up the majority of
1Oi2 for Mr. Epes. The people honor him
as the Democratic leader in Petersburg.
Hon. Sidney p. Epes is i'm the city to-
day receiving the congratulations Of his
friends. He received the following tele-
gram from State-Chairman Ellyson:
Accept my heartiest congratulations
You deserve the victory you have 50
handsomely won.
j. TAYLOR ELBYSON."
GENERAL NEWS.
The Petersburg street railway, with Its
franchise will be sold ut public auction
I'm this city tomorrow. 1t is understood
it will be purchased by the Piedmont
Traction Company, and be renewed and
used as part of their line.
The election yesterday was so quiet
that not a single case Of drunkenness or
other violation Of law occurred
TWO passenger and freight trains are
run daily over the Richmond, Petersburg
l,lrn1i,,n ilrnnI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
JOE ATKINS KILLED.
Accident to n Third Regiment Sol
dicr-shot by Friend.

DANVILLE. VA, November 9.-(Spe-
cial)-Joe Atkins, a young soldier just re-
turned from Richmond where he was
mustered out of Company a, Third Vir-
ginia. Saturday was shot and killed in
the county yesterday afternoon. The
shooting. which was accidental. was done
by a relative, a young man named
Thompson. The two were showing each
other their revolvers. when Thompson's
exploded a cartridge, the bullet entering
Atkinss abdomen. Death ensued in hf-
teen minutes. Atkins was 10 years old
and. together with his father, served in
the volunteer army during the Spanish
American war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

harvest the changed circumstances y,
Cuba will count fot much. as sufnc'en !,
cane sugar stands in the field 10 SUPPL
500 900 tons. about double as much 10 '"'
last harvest supplied. - T.,
The writer believes that under 'ne III
nuence OF American enterprise the pr,
duction of sugar in Cuba ana ~, ~
Rico will be enormous. and WIZ cr'ppie
the sugar Industries OF the bounty-pay
ing countries OF Europe.
TALBOT j. ABBOT. consul
oh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
WILLIAM T.. ZINN DEAD.
One of Frederick COunty's wealth.
est Citizens Passes Away.

WINCHESTER. VA, November g.
Special -William +. linn, one of Frede-
rick county's wealthiest and leading citI-
zens. died at his home, near Stephensons,
at an early hour this morning, after sew
eral weeks illness. Mr.. linn had suffered
with Brights disease for some months,
but WAS not confined to his bed. About
two weeks ago he fell from a scatfold.
and this FASTENED his death. He was
born in York county, Pa, siXty-two years
ago. and moved to this section AT the
close of the war. where he has since re-
sided.
He was one of the richest men in this
county. Mr.. linn built and presented 10
the congregation 81, Paul's Reformed
church. ut Stephensons. He is survived
by wife four sons, and one daughter.
His children are all grown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

Walter Baker x CO.. Limited. the we'll
known cocoa and chocolate manuflctu-
rers of Dorchester Mass. have carried
off the highest honOrs at the Trans Mis-
sissippi Exposition IN Omaha. Two gold
medals were awarded To- them--one for
Breakfast Cocoa and one for chocolate
preparations. including their Premium
No. /. Vanilla. Caracas. and German
Sweet. They also received a silver medal
for Cocoa Butter.
There have been few international or
local exhibitions during the last fifty
years from which Walter Baker x Co
have not received the first prize FOR their
manufactures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
Owed 10 the Ex-Candidates.

ATLANTA Constitution)
You're out o. the race
Sorter fallen from grace
But remember that ~ couldn't collar the
place!
SO. Jest say, every minute:
There wasn't much in II,
An we're glad that were out o the race"
You're out o. the race,
But jest pity the case
OF the fellows that reached for and col
Jared the place,
Jest say every minute:
ITS trouble that's in it,
And be glad that you're out o the race
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

Major James w. Denny Democrat,
who was elected to Congress in the
Fourth Maryland District, is native Of
Clarke county, Va. He is a graduate Of
the University of Virginia, a lawyer by
profession. and served through the civil
war in the Confederate army. Prior TO
removing to Baltimore he practiced his
profession in Winchester. Va. He was a
member of the Maryland House of Dele
gates, session of 1883.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
epECTAI. MEETING OF THE STOCK
,,u,DERS OF THE RICHMOND
AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD
COMPANY.

Notice IS hereby given that the boat1
Of Directors Of the RICHMOND AND ~
TERSRTrRG RAILROAD COMfAN
have called special meeting az tne sIo.H'
holders of said company, and that tne ~
meeting viii be held M the office Ji l.3
company. ia the city of Richmond. ai .
o'cInck \ NJ. on MONDAY, the 2ist 4ai
81 November. 1898. and that the said m -
inc IL called for the purpose OF consider,
ine opd acting upon the consolidation p.
re prtersburg Railroad Company WIZ
tbe richmond and Petersburg ktif.Nt
SomnanV. under an act OF the GtA.I-.
Assembly. or Virginia, entitled AN ~.
,NnoV,thoTizc the consolidation of che III ID.
s ~ and Petersburg Railroad company
and The Petersburg Railroad Company
"md a. authorize the consolidated cli'
naDv 10 change its name % lls AZ.
fHXTiC-COAST LINE RAILROAD ,,v,..b
NE ~ W. r. JONES
1, lNs Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

And now what will Governor Russell,
OF North Carolina, do with those negro
"savages" of his? They cannot save him
from impeachment. should the justly in
diznant and triumphant Tarheel Demo-
Gratis proceed to take that course with
respect 10 him. Possibly he will again
find that in his opinion they are "savages"
al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
Papn's Iiuuior.
lCleyeland Plnlndenler.l J

"Why were you sitting in the dark
when | came inY' inquired her father.
The electrlc-light went out" replied
Mabel George said he thought IL was
something the matter With the arma-
ture."
well. It did seem little out OF place -
said In father. thOughtfully.
"W0&3 seemed out OF place papa2"
''ThsSfrm-atyOur waist"
Ana laughing cOarsely. the pleased old
man went down To tell his new pun at
the club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
Chance to Get "a Rest.

Chicago Record)
"Timmns. do you know anything about
uterature?"
"No."
know anything about art?"
Nothing"
Know anything about music?"
"Not a ran"
Good. Come over 10 my room. pick
or - rine and let's enjoy ourselves"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
No Spare Hours.

CNcw York Weekly)
Mr.. Hayseed arriving at city hoteD: !
s'pose | kin hear the gong mere when II
rings for dinner. can't i?
Clerk: We have no gong We have
breakfast from to II, dinner from u to
G. supper from TO II.
Mr.. Hayseed: Jehosaphatl How am
10 git time 10 see the city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
SPECIAL MEETING or THE SI0lk'
HOLDERS OF THE PETERSBURG


Notice is hereby given that the Bo9r4
Of Directors OF the PETERSBJ ~
RAILROAD COMPANY have caAel
a special meeting Of the st0ckno.des3
meeting Will be held At the Office Ot il.
company. In the city OF Richmond. az 2
o'clock NJ. on MONDAY. the -lst Gay
Of November, 1895. and that the said m.e.
ing il called Tor the purpose OF CONSIDER,
ing and acting upon the consolidation ~
the Petersburg Railroad Company WIKI
the Richmond and Petersburg kdlfoht
Company. under an act OF the Genera.
Assembly, OF Virginia entitled An aN
TO authorize the consolidation Of the NI.A-
mond and Petersburg Railroad Comp ID
and the Petersburg Railroad COMPANY
and 10 authorize the consolidated co1
panv 70 change It's name 10 the ~
I.ANTIC-C COAST LINE RAILROAD GOV.
pANy on VIRGINIA." Approved Mlu1
/ 1898. w. r. JONES
Oc li-fd sNtl'lAIt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

Republican Senator Pritchard has the
satisfaction of knowing that he did much
with his threat of Federal bayonets TO
bring about the overwhelming Democratic
triumph in North Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

cleveland Plaindealer)
but how can we save the glorious
honor and fame OF our army?"
by not fighting"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

The "Halleluiah Air. of the North Caro-
lima Rep-Pop-licans has lost its note of
triumph, and will soon disappear, we
have no doubt. from the political chorus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

The losses Of the Republican party seem
to have been pretty impartially distrlb-
uted all the country over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

I.eventritt seems to have been elected
the bar Of the bar association TO the
contrary Notwithstanding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

The Asheville On. c. Duke seems TO
have been elected to remain In his noun
tain businesses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

The candidates for Democratic Speaker
OF the House will now probably increase
in number.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF, ii5
sabSt, HOLDERS OF the pALNhi ~
- ~ WAY COMPANY win b. heIa q.
IL &c ~ the Raleigh and CASTOR U.s..
road sos Company. IN Raleigh y a, n
THIlRsDAY. November ~. ~, az
o'clock noon. JUN II s,,,'.,irer
no f5-td A'N'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

Among other things. it may be observed
that the South is solder than ever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

The Tarheels must now stick to the
position they have taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

Pingree is now in position to make
further display of his peculiarities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

Roosevelt's election shows that we
haven't yet got beyond the war-hysterlcs
period.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
YIRGINIA's ANCIENT CAPITAL.
" williamsburg Democrats Jubiiant-
4 Republican Arre>ted-PersonnI

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. November g
(Special.)-The Democrats here and in
old James City and York are jubilant to-
day over the clean sweep in Virginia and
the Old North State, and the great vic
tory over Republicans in the Second Dis
trict. a Well-knOwu white Republican,
on hearing the news. said: THE county
has gone TO h"
The election here and i'm the county
passed of quietly, with the exception Of
one arrest made in the county. \ white
Republican CWiseite) nterfered with the
voting. when he was promptly arrested.
brought here. and landed in the city Jail
for safe-keeping. whore he now is.
a party was here to-day examining the
court records and getting the list Of de-
linquent lands, with a view 10 purchasing
the same.
Rev l. s. Boyle. pastor Of the Baptist
church leaves Friday to attend the Bap-
tist Association ot Lynchburg. His
church will not be opened Sunday morn
ing or night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Barlow. Of Ports
mouth. have been the guests for several
days Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gaba Walden.
Professor John c. King. who spent
some time here with his sister. Mrs.
Peter r Powell is now ia Atlanta. Ga,
engaged I'm the book business.
Mr.. William G. Mayo from Washing
ton was here yesterday TO visit his
family
DIR. Charles b. Brock. for some years
connected with the hospital medical stan,
now resident physician AZ the Clifton
Forge Hospital is here to-day visiting
friends. and Received a hearty welcome.
Mr.. James McCaw. Of the Southern
road M Norfolk and Mrs TaZeWell TaV-
lor. OF Norfolk. near relatives of DR..
Moncure. are here at his bedside.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

All letters and kilograms must De "u-
.ro.ssa 20 THE DISPATCH COMPANY
Rejected communications Will not 0'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
ANNUAL MEETING.

ANNUAL MEETING.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF lha
STOCKHOLDERS OF the RICHMONp.
FREDERICKSBURG AND POIOMAN
RAILROAD COMPANY will b. held a.
the office of the Company. In Richmond
on MONDAY, November y, 1879 m u
o'clock a. NJ. j. Il. NlNsl'N'
no G-td Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

Quay seems TO have again shaken bis
plum-tree to Republican purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
RAILROAD

PETERSBURG RAILROAD COA-
PANY.-The annual meeting of tAe
STOCKHOLDERS OF the petersen 10
RAILROAD COMPANY will be- held at
the Office of the COMPANY, in Richmond
Va. on MONDAY, November ~ r., a.
1880 +. NJ. ". X. JONES,
no 6-td Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

All letters recommending candidates
for office must be paid for to insure 'Ht"
publication. This is a long stanoins ru'e
Of nnrs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
MEETINGS.

A STATED COMMUNICATloN ~
or METROPOLITAN LODGE, No. NJ
II. A. +. and \. Masons, VIII h'
held at the Masonic Temple, corner Z,
BROAD and Adams streets. THIS Thurs
dayC EVENING, November 10Th, 40 ~
O'clock.
Master Masons in good standing are 10
vited to attend.
~ $. b. JACOBS
80 tot+s Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

RESOLUTIONS of respect TO deceased
members passed by socie''eS' -
tons, associations, or other orea I.n1-.
items will be charged for as auVei''S'''e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
pETERSBUEI
RICHMOND

RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANN.-The annual
meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS of lnt
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAIL
ROAD COMPANY Will be held 40 thc or
flee of the Company. In Richmond Va.
on MONDAY, November q. 1885. az llR
A. NJ. W. Il. JONES.
no 6-td Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

Uptown OFFICE, BRoAD-sTFEET
pt1ARNfACY. G9 EAST BROAD
STREET. . ,,,-r1
MANCHESTER OFFICE iZuS HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

TO THE OFFICERS md sgE1SA
MEMBERS or AURORA SESS@
Dear Sir and Brothers You are hereby
notified 20 meet AT Elletts Hall corner
Fifth and MarshalD at 23D r. NJ. To-
DAY 10 attend the funeral Of Brother Vs.
r. Thomas. 10 take place from ghe Grace
Street Baptist church az +. VI.
BY order OF the n. G.
b. G. GARNER.
no 1O-1t Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10

A cough Is not like a fever. IL does nov
have to run certain course. Cure IL
quickly and effectuaily with one Minute
Cough Cure. the best remedy for all ages
and for the most severe cases. We re-
commend IL because It's good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-10
SACRED HEART FAIR

FIRST REGIMENT AAMolt l,..,.-,,,
SPECIAL, ATTRACTIONS EVERY
NIGHT.
mo STD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
At THOROUGHFARE.
Trying Surgeon Duncan for Desc
Grating q Grave.

n
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
THOROUGHFARE. Va, August l3-As-
sistant Surgeon Captain Duncan of the I'D
Kansas appeared before the court-martial
this morning to answer charges of desc
Grating a grave preferred against him by
citizens of Manassas. The court Is COM
posed of the following officers: General
Cole, Colonies c. w. ABBOTT, jr., E. NJ Hoff-
man. Sd New York: Marcus Kavanagh, 7th
Illinois; Keller Anderson. I'd Tennessee,
and Lieut. Colonel c. c. wagar, also Ma
jors ]. w. Fee, F. W. Fleming, T. H Slav-
ems L. ii. Ennis and Captains w E
Schuyler, f E. Whippie and J. c. Butler
The judge advocate is Major W. f. String
fellow.
General Davis has requested the payment
of the regiments of his division during the
enforced delay at Thoroughfare. The Sd
Missouri and the Sd New York have been
Illinois expect to receive their money to-
day.
Hospital affairs for the I'd Division will
be in charge of Major Phillips, formerly
first assistant chief surgeon to Lieut. Col
onel A. c. Girard. ]. P. Phillips arrived in
camp last evening and relieved Chief Sur
geon Almy, who left Immediately for Mon
tauk, n. Y, to take charge of the Immune
nurses about to go to Santiago.
A car load of beer for the It'll Illinois is
ON the tracks at Thoroughfare, in the
hands Of the provost guard.