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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
THE MGuLL UNION BANQUET.
1t Was n Delightful, and Succession
aNnir-Uishop Present.

The annual banquet of the McGill Catn-
Ollie Union took place at Murphys Hotel
last night, and proved to be no less sue
cessful than it was delightful 1t was
given exclusively for the members or the
union. and covers were laid for eighty
five persons Mr.. \. j. Cavanaugh, presi-
dent of the union, was I'm the chair. At
ter an admirable menu had been dis
cussed. Bishop Van de Vyver made an
excellent and most inspiritng address.
Afterwards Mr.. w. F. Reddy was called
to the chair and acted as the postmaster
of the occasion. Impromptu speeches
we're the order Of the night. and they
were invariably bright and scintillating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
Officers of Capital City Lodge.

At regular melting of Capital City
Lodge No. l0l, |. o. O. F.. the following
officers were installed by District-Deputy-
Grandchildren w. M. Jones. assisted by
District Deputy w. l.. Bur
ress: of Union Lodge No. 7. and G.. w.
Withrow. Of Unity Lodge, No. IS: Noble
Grand, w. A. Peasants; Vice-Grand. n.
j. Southall; Secretary, a. w. Robinson
Treasurer, +. l.. Vaughn Chaplain 4.
A. Carter: Warden. W. b. Gary; Con-
ductor. John r. Wood; Inside Guardian.
Joseph Myers; Right SUPPORTER f. A.
Sitting Past-Grand. r. f.. .. Laney
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04

Der OF her friends at her residence, In
Swansboro', last night. The hours passed
quickly and pleasantly in games and
music and social chat.
Messrs. NJ. A. Rightsell, Howard Nc
Gee, and Ira l.. Anderson have just re-
turned from Amelia county. They bag
ged / deer. 50 birds 20 rabbits, and 2
squirrels. During their trip they started
five deer, but the only one they brought
back was killed by Mr.. Anderson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
odd Fellows Entertain.

The entertainment given laa night at
Belvidere Hall by Richmond Lodge indie
pendent Order of Odd-Fellows. was an IN
qualified success. Every feature passed off
well and was received with areat an
plause by an audience which taxed the Ut
most seating capacity Of the hall
Doeidee the enterfainmenf ofica. -
the next term were installed. and AN ex-
cellent address on the condition and work
or Odd-Fcllows was delivered bv MIR
George -. Davis. The programme was n
varied and interesting ono
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
Dragging Is Not Curing.

Medicines containing opium and
chloroform dry up cough, but that is
not curing. A weak place is left, likely
to end in pneumonia or consumption.
The right remedy must go to the source
of the trouble and remove it, CHAM
berlain's Cough Remedy is such a
remedy. 1t is absolutely safe and qua
ranteed to cure cough to stay cure d.
All druggists sell it. % and 30 cents a
hottie. de 90 Th. Sa&Tunr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
4 still Alarm.

a still alarm of fire at $3.50 o'clock yes
terday morning called Engine No. to
1905 east Byrd street, where the roof OF
a house occupied by a cOlored woman
named Eliza billiard. and owned by II.
F. Murphy. had been set On fire by a
passing locomotive. The fire was prompt
ly subdued, after damage TO the extent
OF So had been done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
THE COHEN co. THE COHEN co

wall to grounders Charles Gutenberg,
who Will play first, comes from the
Quincy Qll) club. He is a consistent
hitter, a good man on the bases, and a
great fielder. He was handicapped last
year by injuries received early in the
season. but from these he has fully re-
'overed. and he will report here in excel
ent condition. Jake knows Gutenberg
'ersonally. He played with Wells on the
iemphis team in 1894, and was then pur-
chased by the Louisville team. He did
wonderful work in those days, and writes
that he can do even better now
Frank Hempleman, who will cover Sc
cond bag, is youngster. but a good one.
He was with the Knoxville team last
season, and did great work.
Captain Wells is after. another Texan,
whom he hopes to land, but he will not,
at present. say who this man is, as he
has got fight on his hands to land him.
Jake will assemble his team in Hunting
ton. W. Va, on the 20th of March, and
he will not bring them here until they
are in condition to get TO work. If he
finds any frost on his club. he will not
bring him here at all, but will get a good
man in his place at once, regardless of
expense.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
German Ladies' Auxi,,orv

The annual meeting OF the German
American Ladies' Aid Association viii
take place to-day at the Virginia Hos.
pital at $50 =. NJ. The election OF officers
takes place and business OF importance
will be transacted. therefore a large at
tendance is earnestly requested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04

Richmond, Va. January l. 1888
THE FIRM OF BRIGGS BR1NHEks,
doing a retail drug business. corner First
and Main streets, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent.
A. $. BRIGGS having brought the inte-
rest of his brother In said concern, VIII
continue the business at the old stand.
Parties indebted TO the firm will call ana
settle ANDREW o. BRIGGS,
A. $. BRIGGS.
ANDREW G. BRIGGS late Of the firm
of Briggs Brothers. has started the ousi-
ness of retail druggist at corner Grove
avenue and Harrison street, where ne VIII
be pleased 70 see his friends and the pup
lie generally. Ja lisa, luos hSt
Richmond, Va. January J. 1928
THE LAW FIRM OF DIGGS a MER-
GER is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent. Both Of us will retain our offices
at No. Ills east Main street, Richmond
ISAAC DIGGS.
WARREN IA. MERCER.
ia lisa, Tu&Th6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
AN EMBROIDERY HURRy-UP.

The same st. Paul manufacturer SAM
pie and short-length pieces that we sold
upwards of eighteen thousand yards for
I'm a less time than a week last summer
are open and ready to-day. His odd
piece accumulation of near six months.
The finest and the cheapest of ali his
productions. To say quarter and halt
value would be overstating our prices for
the choice of any of the three large cases
of them:
$500 yards Cambria Embroideries. In
sertions and Edges. wide, medium,
and narrow widths, cost 10 and II lie,
for &c. yard.
800 yards Cambria and Nainsook EN-
broderies. the handsomest styles. cost
upwards of 25c. yard, your pick of this
lot &c.
1900 yards Cambria and Nainsook wide
and medium widths. mostly guipure
and Irish point effects, II IL and
16 2-$c. yard; cost ~ to 81 l-2c- ordi-
800 wards Cambria and Swiss Inser-
tions manufacturers lengths. &c. yard.
YOUR PHOTOGRAPH
ready and framed in one minutes time.
THE HOUSEWARE
is selling off many goods that were spe-
cially bought for holiday business. In
China. rich and handsome; others are
odd lots. Among the staple things some
what like these:
Largest White Stop Jars for 5Oc.; were
81.
S-inch White Meat Dishes for sc.
Dresden China Photo. Frames, 35c.,
from Gee.
9-piece English China Toilet Sets, $780,
from $2.VJ.
Haviland Tea Sets for $685., from Sl2S5
S12 Fish Sets for s..
81 a dozen Dinner Plates for 10c. each.
AMONG THE SILyER-PLATED WARE
are Napkin Rings for 15c. Salt ana
Pepper Shakers for 25c. Sugar Dishes,
zoe. Butter Dishes. 35c Spoon Hold
ers and Cream Pitchers for SOC. Orange
Spoons, II 1-2c.
SPECIAL BARGAINS
IN THIN GLASSWARE. CUTLERY,
BRASS TABLES, LAMPS. KITCHEN
UTENSILS, CHAIRS, ETC.
THE COHEN co
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
THE LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR
EVENT

THE LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR
his the present time only for this Ia
vorable distributing possibility. The price
story, by every comparison we have ever
known, sounds like a romance.
The garments were made when there
was nothing much else to do, and wniie
the lack of haste improved them II at
the same time favored the cause Tor
making these prices. The lots comprise
many thousands Of every description
from the plain useful to the fancy eiaoo-
rate:
GOWNS of Muslin or Cambria. over
twenty-five styles TO select iroh' cos'
1925 10 Sl.75. your pick Tor soc'
GOWNS Of the best grade Muslin, cut
with the new short-walst erect Cost
81 ordinarily. these Ssc
GOWNS Of the handsomest trehcn u.-
signs, square neck, back anu a alV3nee'
or high neck. handsome rloboh Aiiis"'
worth S. for 2.sS
GOWNS made Empire or high neck
deliberately trimmed in embroidery,
Zoe: cost twice as much 10 make
GOWNS of good Muslin, cut Mother
Hubbard yoke, tucked, ana dot cai, r,,ast
ruffle on neck and sleeves, Sc lhoSI
merchants best SOC. garment.
GOWNS at 79c.. made as effective as
Sl.5e garment.
GOWNS of Muslin with yoke or inser-
ton and tucks. for Syc
DRAWERS of Muslin. with deep mem
and tucks above, u l-2c. pair.
DRAWERS at &c, of fine Cambria or
Muslin. trimmed with wide ruit1e OF
embroidery, cost SO and 5Oc pair al
ways.
SKIRTS AT 29c.. with wide frill trimmed
with tOrchon lace.
SKIRTS at Soc. with wide. fun UNI
brella ruffie. tucked and under aust
ruhle: worth ordinarily 81
SKIRTS at 1sc, of Muslin, full length,
deep hem and tucks.
SKIRTS at CSC. of Cambria. with wlde
umbrella ruffle, trimmed with emoroi-
derry.
CHEMISE at 15c., of Muslin, trimmed
in Torchon lace.
CHEMIST of White India Iinon, eiabo-
ratelv trimmed neck and skirt, Tor
$l.4S-cost.
CHEMISE at &c. of Muslin, yoke OF
embroidery and lace, cost 5Vc usually
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04

Mrs. III. Newman, wife OF the late John
Newman, died yesterday morning In Balti-
more She was native Of Virginia, and
has relatives in this city, among whom
are the family Of the late Isaac Newman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
WANTED.

SALESMAN WANTED-SMART. IN
telligent, energetic-to call on doctors
only; TO represent best known firm In the
trade Position permanent. Good income.
Post-Oflice Box 1852, Philadelphia.
"a 2-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
DAN LEAHY A STAR.

The old men he has retained are all too
well known to need comment, as is also
Dan Leahy, who was captured from Nor
folk. Dan signed with Norfolk last
season, but did not sign the reserve
clause. hence he was free to go where he
wanted 10, and he decided 10 come to
Richmond.
Manager Wells will leave here Thurs
day for his home i'm Florida. but will be
back about the middle of February. when
he VIII superintend the many improve
smerts to be made on the Broad-Street
Park. Among other improvements to be
made out there are the erection Of new
bleacheries and the levelling Of the out
field.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
EOR RENT.

STORES No. ilOi EAST CARY STREET.
1lS west Broad street; Dwellings on
west Marshall street; Large Floors on
Cary. between Eleventh and Twelfth,
suitable for manufacturing: Large Vacant
Lot in West End-at low prices. 4 j.
TODD. 52f west Grace street "a at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
WANTED.

SETTLED NURSE, WITHOUT INCUM-
hrance and we'll recommended. Apply after
o'clock at 10 east Marshall street.
ia 4-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
pIssoLuTIoNs d CoPARTNERsHIIs.

Richmond. Va. January u lSs.
WE. THE UNDERSIGNED. HAVE
this day formed a cO-partnership sue
ceeding the business OF BINSWANGER a.
co. as heretofore conducted, and wils
continue the business under the same arm
name. -
Mrs BERTHA BINSWANGER.
III. :. BINSWANGFp
IA 1-4t NJ l. BINSWANGffR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
WANTED,

AN EXPERIENCED SrF-NOGRAPHER
and Typewriter, that has had experience
I'm commercial correspondence. Address
DRY-GOODS. care of Dispatch ia Ait
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04

NEW YORK. January 3.-lSpecial y
c. j. Millin, Morton; T.. l.. Eichel. MARI
borough; J. s. Parrish and wife, Man
haitian.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
WANTED.

Statesmen TO SELL OUR HIGH
Grade Cigars TO the trade; salary accord
ing 10 ability. and travelling expenses
experience unnecessary: extra induce
ments TO customers. AMERICAN CIGAR
COMPANY Incorporated). Providence. II.
L de S0-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,

AT ONCE. IN OUR BOOK-BINDERY. A
Young Man who knows no" 20 RUE ana
sonnethinc about forwarding. Write TO the
MITCHELL MANUFACTURING COM
PANY. Petersburg, Va, stating wages.
Ia i-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
PERSONAL.

Richmond, Va, December ~. 1877.
HAVE THIS DAY APPOINTED e. r.
SAUNDERS my agent 10 conduct the
RETAIL FANCY GROCERY BUSINESS
for cash only. w. l. FLEMING.
de 2e-llt -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
THAT DESIRABLE OFFICE No.
north Eleventh street. formerly occupied
by Apperson a. co. This is a first-class
office for a real estate or insurance agent,
II. SELDOM TAYLOR q SON.
Real Estate Agents and AucuOn' ef-
ia at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
A Common
Cold

and common carelessness can make a
combination strong enough to defy
all the healing skill of the physician.
Common carelessness lets the cold
root and grow. Common carelessness
says, between paroxysms of cough
ing, 1T will be all right in day or
two" and the common end is con-
frmed lung trouble, perhaps con-
sumption. The common-sense treat
ment of a common cold is prompt
dose of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 1t
is the most efficient and reliable cure
for colds and coughs, and is con-
stantly prescribed by physicians.
S. HAYNES, N. p, saranac, MY, says -
al have used Ayers Cherry Pectoral in my
practice since 1853, and have always found
1t reliable for the cure Of colds, coughs, and
all lung diseases"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
TUESDAY. JANUARY 4. 1895.
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DGys.

WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOLD TIE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04

SMALL GOLD WATCH. stem-w inder.
short, black chain attached. with ball on
end. Swiss manufacture, one side wreath
OF flowers engraved other small, PLAIN
place for monogram. Suitable reward
will be paid for it's return TO Mrs. y. w
LACY, no. HS west Grace street in 4-lt'
ANY INFORMATION LEADING TO
the recovery OF HORSE AMI BUGGY
left on Broad street yesterday afternoon
in charge OF a colored boy will be CRATE
frlly received by j. EDWARD RED
FORD. at j. w. Blantons. 1909 east Cary
street. "a 4 IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04

WHEN REAL ESTATE rs SOLD the
TAKES FOR THE CURRENT cALES.
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
REAL ESTATE. AT PRIVATE SALE,

WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALES-
OAR YEAR ARE TO De PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
by N. W. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctioneer.
T,HUSTEE'S SALE
or
DESIRABLE ,JACKSON-WARD COR
NER-STORE PROPERTY AND AN
ADJOINING DWELLING-HOUSE
AT AUCTION.

BY virtue OF certain ueed or trust.
dated December y. 1891, and recorded n
the Clerks Office OF the Chancery Court
of the city of Richmond. In Deed Book "a
"a" page 404, there having been cefa1R
in the payment of a part or the deDt se-
cured. and being required so 20 90 BY ne
beneficiary, / Will sell by public auction.
on the premises. on
TUESDAY, JANUARY T. 1898,
AT 4 o'clock p. NJ. the NICE STORE. With
dwelling above, situated at the southwest
corner OF First and COutts streets ana
Immediately thereafter a SNUG RESl-
DENCE south OF and adjoining said store
The two properties front together 80 ieet
/ IL inches and run back between paIsl-
lei lines 81 feet.
TERMS: Cash sufficient to defray ne
expenses OF executing the trust and ~ pay
any taxes which may be due and 20 dis-
charge a note for goo, with interest
thereon from September %. 1897; and mo
residue upon such terms as the grant0rs
or their assigns may prescribe and direct;
ar in the event OF their failure 10 give
any such direction. then upon credits 3
no said residue Of six and twelve months
FOR notes. with Interest added. and 20.
cured by deed OF trust.
de 30 y. w. BOW T., trustee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04

MARSHALL COTTON-MILLS AT
vi RICHMOND. VA. will DO sold ~
auction JANUARY ~ 1895. at noon. For
details address +. II. BASkERNlLL or
y. w. BOWIE, Richmond. Va;
de 24252s.30. 3l-Ja 1.46.IS.u, l3.l4.l5&is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SELLING THAT S
LEAD TO AMAZEr1ENT.

EMBROIDERY SELLING THAT COMMANDS MOST
RING FIGURE in the triumph of the undertaking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04
LOST, sTRAYED, AND FOUND.

FOUND, ON BELLEVUE FARM,
Hermitage road, a BLACK HORSE.
Owner can secure same by proving pro-
perty and paying costs to
ia i-lt G. T. WATKINS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04

20 tubs of that Fine Culpepe3
Creamery Butter, sweet, rich,
mellow flavor. We are sole
agents for the entire output. No
house in town can sell you such
goods at tTi ice, The price for We can i5C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04

STORE with the most elaborate preparation to Guido eV
vious record To-day,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21

that has been introduced into the arn1y
of late, and 1t is a very appropriate
one.
Today was Capt. Henry Larson's
birthday, and this evening the boys of
Battery A assembled together to give
their newly elected captain a good
time. Refreshments were served, the
boys furnished musical programme.
and at the close the captain was pre-.
scented With a beautiful gold-headed
cane with his name engraved on it.
Lieut.. Bruce, of Battery B, is officer
of the day.
The health and discipline of the camp
IS excellent this year. The boys are all
feeling we'll and most Of them stay
close to camp.
Private William Mcnamara, of Bat
terry A, has been appointed chief bugler
of the battalion
CAMP NOTES.
A pleasing joke was played on Mai.
e. D. Libbey this morning. The major
Will drink nothing but milk, and one Of
his lady friends of ST. Paul, being
aware Of the fact, and thinking that
perhaps he was in need Of something
to drink it from, sent him a nursing
bottle. 1t cannot be learned as to
whether the major Is using it or not,
but he takes the joke good naturedly'
Roy p. Grob, Battery AS mascot.
has arrived in camp.
corporal Fuller. of ST. Paul, came
Gown to join his battery this morning.
The Misses Hannah Meyer and Edith
Nelson, of St. Paul, are guests at head
quarters.
Privates LIE Clair and Stevens are
amusing the boys of Battery B with
their clog dancing.
This morning every one was surpr,s-
ed to see Capt. Bennett, of Battery B,
Shaping himself on the head quite
often. AT last, becoming weary of this
task, he took his hat off and found
large spider weaving a web between
the top Of his head and the hat. The
laugh is on the captain.
Six Of Battery BIS boys came down
this morning.
The members Of Battery B are ffgur.
Ing on buying an 81a hat for their act
ing quartermaster, Micheaud.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
ST. PAUL's YOUNG TARs.
Ed H. Slater Visits Them on the
Training -Aip Constellation.

Ed H. Slater Visits Them on the
Training -.lfp Constellation.
Ed H. Slater, of this city, who Is at
present in Providence, r. l., was at
Newport a week ago and visited the
United States training ship Constella-
ton to see the boys who enlisted from
st. Paul as apprentice boys. They are
all well and happy. Mr. Slater writes
to The G o b e about his call as fol-
lows:
las soon as it was known on the island
that visitor from st. Paul was there there
was a run from all over the place, the boys
being crazy to see st. Paul face. l did
not know any of the boys, but am acquainted
were all anxious that l should either write
to their parents and tell them how they
were, or else call on them when 1 got home.
They seemed to think that their folks at
home imagined they were having poor time
Of It, and wished me to correct that inn
preston They are looking healthy and
q splendid time; the grub was excellent and
they did not have to work hard. They were
lonesome when they first arrived, but now
the only feeling and desire was to get
aboard ship.
'The happiest one In the lot is young
Turner. who Is also the smallest. Coming
East they could not get a wink of Sleep on
account of his antics, and he has kept them
up ever since. Peltier is WE'LL also Arch
ambeau and Schmidt, while Samcc WHO is
one of the largest boys on the island, is as
bronzed as an Indian. The boys all wished
me to write to their parents, but as The
b e will reach them all, thought
would write to you. They were vitality inter-
ested in the standing of the base ball team;
and If Comiskeys braves knew what staunch
adherants they had in far-off New ort they'd
make an additional effort to land the flag
To these boys minds the National leaguers
are mot in It. Thanking you in advance for
publishing this. l am yours very truly.
Ed. H. Slater"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
MCCOY JUDGE ADVOCATE.
Acted Mt a General Court Martial at
Chickamauga.

Chickamauga.
CHICKAMAUGA, Ca, Aug. 20.-Brig. Gen.
Sanger, commanding the Third Division of
the First corps, will move his headquarters
from Camp Thomas to Lexington, Ky, tomor-
row.
Gen. Sanger will give notice tomorrow re-
garding the departure of the division which
will not be delayed more than day or
two longeA The division hospital will re-
main intact here Cor the accommodation of
patients left by the regiments, while new
hospital will be established at Lexington.
Brig. Gen. Mckee, commanding the Second
division of the First corps. issued orders
to the regiments Of his division today, to pro-
as rapidly as transportation can be provided.
With the best possible speed it will re-
quire more than week to load and get the
divisions off. The orders, to the First Hi.
going to Springfield Ill, the regiment will
go to Fort Sheridan. taking horses and
wagon transportation along. This change of
orders will cause delay in arranging rail-
road transportation, since new contracts will
have to be made and this will not be reached
before Monday.
week, and the sick lists of all regiments
have thus been materially decreased.
The trial Of Mai. e. H. Mitchell, of the
Fourteenth New York infantry, on a charge
of conduct unbecoming an officer, was con-
cluded today, The decision was withheld.
regular service, was judge advocate Maj.
Mitchell had as his council Capt. Tear of
the Fourteenth Minnesota infantry, promi-
ent lawyer, of Duluth.
The first of the proposed practice marches
for troops will be commenced Monday morn
ing when the Third Tennessee and the
Brig Gen. Colby, with ten days ratons, for
Kenslngton, Pa, distance of twenty-five
miles.
These regiments will camp at three or
four different places, spending two or three
days at the most suitable location. When
they return to Camp Thomas they will have
marched fifty miles.