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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-09

lrate Old Gentleman-Here, 1 say,
your beast of dog has bitten a piece
out of my legl
Dogs 0wner-O, bother! And ]
wanted &c bring him up vegetarian
Punch.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-09

Modern Difficulty.
It's useless to labor with patience and tact,
For surprises are certain to burst.
What hampers original thoughts Is the fact
That the old thinkers thought of them
first.
washington Star.
The evening times., 1898-09-09

and stationed at various points along
Pennsylvania Avenue.
To keep back the large crowd at Vir-
ginia Avenue and Third Street and af-
ford a clear space for the landing of the
troops. a force of fifty men served under
Acting Lieut.. Dunnigan, of the Fourth
precinct This detail maintained order
about the place of debarkation and kept
enjoyed luncheon. When the column
moved Lieut.. Dunnigan divided his squad
and left a sufficient number of men to
tables and dishes. Meanwhile Capt. Man
vile A. Austin had been organizing the
mounted force He detailed eight mount
ej men under Lieut. Kenney and they
moved ahead of the procession, keeping
the street clear.
In addition. twenty footmen also acted
as escort on the fianks of the procession
TO Pennsylvania Avenue and Four-and-a-
half Street where Acting Lieutenant
Lombardy and fifteen privates re-enforced
the men under Lieut.. Dunnigan. AT Sew
enth Street there was another detail of
twenty privates under Lieut.. Gessford, of
No police station. Here the men under
acting Lieutenants Dunnigan and Lom-
hardy fell TO the rear. and Lieut.. Cess
ford's men continued to Pennsylvania
Avenue and Twelfth Street. where Lieut..
Amss with thirty footmen fell into line.
The mounted men had in the meantime
dispersed themselves along the Avenue.
and they aided the footmen. At Fifteenth
Street Lieut. Boyle appeared with forty
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possession OF early in the day, and boys
and girls both landed themselves upon its
granite>terraces to see the soldiers.
Many OF the District volunteers were
presented upon their arrival with novel
souvenir badges. They were hardtacks
on which was printed this inscription:
Remember the Maine. Uncle Sans
boys staff of life Souvenir Reception
First District Regiment, L. S. V, Friday,
September 9. 1898. Santiago, July-August,
lS9S. Compliments of Bernard kopf."
Private Paul Z. Chamberlain, of Com
pany G, who reached his home here on
sick leave two days ago, appeared at
the trains with his rifle and equipments
and Joined his company in the parade.
although still quite weak. He was ac-
companied by Mrs. MaIlett, of the Red
Cross
Six barrels of ice water were placed at
intervals along Virginia Avenue for the
use of the thirsty volunteers.
About twenty colored bootblacks form
ed in line at ur-and-a-half Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue, and as they whist
led lively march and beat an accom-
paniment on their boxes with their brush
es, paraded TO Virginia Avenue to assist
in giving the returning soldiers boys a
rousing reception and a free shine. il
they desired it.
Chaplain Dudley. of the First District
Regiment. and Rev. DR.. Domer were
present at the reception of the troops
today. and assisted the committee. Chap
lain Dudley in full uniform, Joined the
regiment in the parade.
Private William Hickey, who has been
at his home on Fourteenth Street ex-
tended, suffering from fever contracted
at the front, although still weak and
emaciated, was on hand at Third Street
and Virginia Avenue TO welcome his COM
rades home. He was constantly sur
rounded by ladies of the committee who
! attended to his wants and made him as
comfortable as possible.
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inauguration scenes in the crowds along
the Avenue today. In many a group
anxiety bore a depletion that even to a
casual observer could not be hidden. In
the merry vocal saivos and earnest greet
ings there was ever a tinge of sadness.
Some were there who did not NETT loved
ones who left here seemingly only a few
weeks ago. and who could not restrain
their feelings when they saw the regi-
ment pass BY
The decoration of the Avenue were not
confined to the line Of march, but flags
nuttered in the breeze far below the point
The windows and balconies along the
route of the parade were filled with girls,
happy to wave their dainty handkerchiefs
at the sun-browned boys as they came by
with their rifles and other war accou-
trements decorated with emblems of love
and peace. Happy were the girls, and
there were no few of them, who were es-
corted by beaus in shoulder straps They
felt themselves as a part of the process
sion.
A particular coign of vantage along the
route of march was the Hancock statue,
at the-in intersection of Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. and Seventh Street From foundation
to turret stone this monument to one of
the nations greatest warriors was taken
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Your
Credit
Is Good.
Lansburgh
Furniture Company.
1925 F St. N. w.
TRUSTEES SALES.
1925 F St. N. w.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
TATE IN COUNTY. ID. C.-By virtue Of a
deed of trust TO US, duly recorded in Liber 1851
folio 3S5, et seq, of the land records Of the
District Of Columbia, will sell at public
auction on the premises TUESDAY. The 18th DAY
OF SEPTEMBER. 1898, at O'CLOCK PM. the
following described real estate and premises
being in County Of Washington. District afore-
said to wit: Part Of tract Of land known
a. ''Girls' Portion" containing eight acres more
acres. rods and 10 perches, lying south OF
Thomas Fitmal's road, running southwest from
the 7th ST. turnpike, north Of BrightwoOd. and
nearly opposite the United States Cemetery,
known as Battle Cemetery, being the southwest
eight acres of the tract conveyed by Joseph
Prather TO George Z. b. Mitchell. by deed duly
recorded among the land Crds Of said District
in Libsr 647. folio 352 ct seq. bounded on the
northeast by the remaining part of said tract ot
q acres, 2 rods ard 10 perChes, on the northwest
BY Fitman's tract. and the south and east
by J. Warren's tract. with the right OF way over
road from Fitman's TO 9TH st, road or Brighfwood
ave, being the same premises conveyed by deed
duly recorded among said land records in Liber
l2i7, folio 45i ct SEQ, from John 7. Knott 70
Galen Z. Green. reference also being made 70
a plat of said ground. made after the survey of
b. ID. Carpenter. October, lsSS. a true copy OF
which is annexed to and made part Of said deed
Of trust.
Terms Of Sale: One-third cash. balance in two
equal payments, at and two years res
pectiyely. 6 per cent interest payable semi-an-
nuaIly, secured by the notes of the purchaser ami
deed Of trust upon the property, or all cash, at
option OF the purchase. 800 deposit required at
time of sale All conyeyancing. recording and
revenue stamps at cost OF purchaser I. terms are
not complied with in ten DAYS the property 70
be resoId az cost and rsk Of deiauiting pgr-
chaser
WILLIAM Mex. OSBORN
se2-IOt Trustees
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THE NATIONAL GUARD.
Three Hundred Citizen-Soldier
Welcome the Veterans.

Welcome the Veterans.
There was an excellent representation
of tho National Guard Notwithstanding
the hurried preparations and the lack OF
equipment and uniforms. Nearly tn ee
hundred men turned out. including the
drum corps and ambulance corps.
The militiamen began TO arrive at the
armory as early as Z O'Clock and from
that time until noon there was continual
activity and hustle. Ii was impossible TO
Judge at first just what the reprasen IL
zion would be- but by ~ o'clock al the
details had been arranged and the men
formed in the square around the armory
building
1t was decided TO form two battalions.
The first was composed of three conn a =
les of the Washington Light Infant and
a company consisting Of members OF the
Carcoran and Morton cadets.
in the second battalion We're members
Of the Ordway Rifles Company c, and
other companies Of the Second Regiment.
Th. Washington Light Infantry was
tho. first TO arrive and form in line They
were Soon Joined by the fourth company
and little later the second battalion
formed alongside
Col. Henry May had command of the
regiment. and his staff consisted Of Ma
ior + II. Neumcyer Major Charles II.
Ourand Major Henderson, aiajor Par
menter and Capts. Riggs and Mattingiy.
The officers Of the First Battalion were
as follows: Capt. John S. Miller. in com
mand: Lieut.. Jesse Grant. adjutanL First
company. Capt Shreve and Lieut.. Porter
House; second company, Capt. J. b. X.
lee and Lieut.. Yea; third company. Capt
Howard Beall and Lieut.. w. Mccathraa +,
fourth company. Lieut.. Harry T. De
Grool in command, and Second Lieut.
Thomas J. Powell
The Second Battalion was differed as
follows: Capt. Benjamin II. Sreeks. in
command: Capt Frank Holt, adjutant
and members Of the staff, Capt. William
f. Harvey, Lieut.. Anton Stephan Lieut.
Charles +. Swigert and Lieut.. W. p
Vale First company, Ordway Rifles
Lieut.. George c. Thomas. in command
and Second Lieut.. Arthur /. Evans; sec
ond company Lieut.. G. G. Dennison in
command and Lieut. TAFT; third COM
pany. Lieut.. Patrick J. Haltigan. In COM
mand
The Ambulance Corps consisted of
twenty-five mon, under Lieut. w. ID.
Fales and Lieut.. NJ II. Sutliff There
were also Hospitals Stewards G. II. Be
atty, r. A. McKeldin and George Kehoe.
and Quartermaster Sergeant j. Z. Ottin-
ger.
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APPROACH OF THE TROOPS.
Major Sylvester Keeps iE Tonch
With the Returning Soldiers.

Major Sylvester Keeps IA Tonch
With the Returning Soldiers.
The office of Major Sylvester. chief of
police and chairman of the general COM
rnittee on arrangements for the recep-
tion, was perhaps the busiest place in
the city early this morning.
The major and his chief clerk. Mr.. Ar
thur Kemp, assisted by Mr.. Frederick Al
Yey, the secretary of the general com
mittee on arrangements. in ADDITION to
their routine work. labored arduously
sending directions to the various sub
committee chairmen. informing them as
TO the probable hour of the arrival of the
regiment, and notifying them to make
arrangements accordingly, that no hitch
might occur to mar the grandeur Of the
demons tration. Early in the morning the
following telegram was received. dated
at Elizabeth, n. J., and signed by Col.
Harries:
Delayed on Long Island Road. Left
Jersey City at 5 O'Clock. Expect to reach
Washington about ii.
Similar information was furnished by
the officials of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company almost simultaneously.
AT 3 O'Clock the railroad officials again
telephoned that the train had reached
O'Clock and that the regiment was traV-
cling in TWO sections the second follow
ing very close upon the first. The raii-
road officials stated further that they
had given instructions to their train dis
patchers TO keep them informed Of the
progress of the train anG 90 everything
within their power to prevent delays in
asmuch as the entire population of the
capital, almost 10 a ma==, was out and
anNiously awaiting the arrival Of the
troops.
The railroad people later announced the
arrival OF the specials at Wilmington.
Considerable delay was cuused at that
point 10y reason Of the stopping Of the
trains 10 permit the serving of coffee TO
the men.
Shortly after u o'clock the news was
conveyed 10 Major Sylvester by Chief
Clerk Williams. of the Philadelphia, VIII
mington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pauy. that the first section of the special
left Baltimore for Washington al Iz:10
O'Clock ana the second seo5-- section at
l2.l5 O'Clock
The chief of po'ice then dOnned his uni
form and a white Fedora hat and hur-
ried to the corner of Third Street and
Virginia Avenue. to see tina ~yeryi hing
would be ready for a hearty reception
upon the arrival Of the troops.
The evening times., 1898-09-09
PLACES FOR THE SOLDIERS.
Many Business Firms Oner the Boys
Employment.

Commissioner Ross is gratified al the
result of the appeal of the employment
committee for assistance on the part of
the public-spirited merchants of the city
in extending substantial aid to the men
of the regiment by offering them positions
after their return here His mail this
morning contained many letters of that
character. among the principal of which
Gentlemen: In the line of action pro-
posed by Mr. A e. Randle president Of
tho Capital Railway Company. we de-
sire to show our appreciation OF the mag
nificent services of the Districts volun-
teers by rendering through you positions
in our store to~the number of eight. to
those of them who shall make application.
I'VE feel that this action will become
The evening times., 1898-09-09
LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
or COLUMBIA THE STH DAY OF SEP
TENDER 1895, ALLEN F. GRONER No
19,4s2 EQUITY DOCKET a.
On motion OF the plaintiff by Mr. William E.
Ambrose. his solicitor ii is ordered that the
defendant Lillian GrOner, cause her appearance
10 be entered herein on or before the first rule
dsy occurring forty days after this dly; ether
wise the cause Will be proceeded with a. in case
OF default.
The object OF this suit Is a divorce from the
bonds of marriage the grounds OF the de-
fendant's desertion-
To be published in the Washington Law Re-
porter and The Times.
BY the Court, W G. cox. Justice. etc
True Copy. Test: J. r. YOUNG.
Clerk ETC.
By M A. CLANCY. Asst. Clerk
se9-3t-Iaw
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general among the business men of
Washington. who must recognize the
great sacrifice made by the flower of the
District, who left home, families and
occupations to defend the country's honor
and uphold the honor of its flag.
Respectfully yours,
"sAKS AND COMPANY"
'I hereby tender a position to a first
class job compositor and will give en-
ployment to book compositors as busin IS
will allow These men to be members of
the District soldier boys.
BYRON S. ADAMS"
Fully appreciating the condition OF
some of our soldier lads who left homes
and families to defend the honor of our
flag we desire to offer ten of those who
may apply positions in our store.
IS. KANN SONS * COMPANY"
I'VE wish to place ourselves on record
as being in a position to offer employ
ment to at least four of the District Vol
unteer soldiers. We will, therefore, be
pleased to receive applications as soon as
possible. w. Il. MOSES & SONS
THE suggestion of A E. Randle the
president of the Capital Railway Com
pany, is one which every business man of
Washington should at once adopt viz.
increase their force; thereby increase
their business and thus make places for
the soldier boys who want employment
This is practical as well as patriotic,
and l believe the 800 men who will be out
of employment will find a spontaneous
display of home patriotism, which will
give them all employment. We hereby
tender three places for them.
"A GUIDE & BRO, Florists"
Following the plans suggested by Mr..
a. Z. Randle, president of the Capital
Railway to give 800 guardsmen employ
ment, who gave up their places to go to
war, we hereby tender through you six
places of employment as our apprecia-
ton of their services. ...a-. -r.' a. 1|
"LITTLEFIELD, ALVORD & CO"
The Commissioners later in the day
sent the following letter of acknowledge
ment to all the firms who have so -gener-
ously offered this employment:
Acknowledging the receipt of your let
ter of the Sth instant offering employment
to District of Columbia Volunteers, the
Commissioners direct me to express to
you their sincere appreciation of your
thoughtful and generous assistance in
connection with cause so worthy of aid
and Encouragement.
Your letter has been referred to Hon.
Simon Wolf, chairman of committee on
employment. Very respectfully,
CLIFFORD HOWARD,
Acting Secretary"
The evening times., 1898-09-09
TOBACCO CROP IN DANGER
Cuban Planters Complain of
Obstacles in Their Way.
CANNOT TILL THEIR SOIL
Oxen, the Only Motive Power They
Possess, CoDnscated by the Span
ish vernment-Burdens Placed
Upon the Growers of the Staple In
the YueIta Abaja District.

to the Herald says:
Luis Marx, whose name and charac-
ter are familiar to all tobacco men
throughout this island. and who has just
returned to this city after a journey to
San Luis. In the heart of Vuelta Abaja
through which he passed. says a new
burden is being placed upon the people
of that section.
Vuelta Abaja. in the province of Pinar
del Rio, is the finest tobacco growing
The evening times., 1898-09-09
CROWDSFlLL THE STREETS
Scenes and Incidents Along
the Gity's Avenues.
INAUGURATION DAY VISTAS
June Skies, with Mild September
Weather, Brings Out an Army of
Fair Women to Shower Praises
Upon Brave Men-The Hancock
Statue as IA Coign of Vantage.

While every street and thoroughfare in
the beautiful city glowed and gistened
with a patriotic display of the national
nue. to present the appearance of an in
auguration day. 1t was inauguration day
history of this nation that contingent
OF an army which had conquered for
eign foe marched along its broad width
The evening times., 1898-09-09
DISTRICT REGIMENT Home
Continued from first page)

: The committee issued 1870 of these badges
last night.
The "commissary wagons" in charge Of
' Freund were loaded with these sup
lies for the breakfast:
Half chickens, 700.
Bread. rolls and butter
Ham sandwiches. 600.
Tongue sandwiches. coo.
Beef stew, hot and palatable, 80 gallons
Coffee IS gallons.
Milk, 80 gallons.
Cream and sugar in plenty.
Maj. Richard Sylvester reached Nir-
ginia Avenue and Thi d Street about noon
and took charge of the arrangements for
the reception. He also directed the
movements of the strong police force on
the ground.
The evening times., 1898-09-09
POLICE ARRANGEMENTS.
The Crowds Are Held I'm Check by
pafroImen.

Pafrolmen.
The most systematic police arrange
ments were made by Major Richard Syl-
vester. chief of police
Over 200 policemen were on duty along
the line Of march and afforded full pro-
lection and comfort to the organizations
in line. There were mounted men and
footmen to keep the streets clear: and
was a private TO every square while de-
tectives from headquarters mingled with
the people to prevent trouble from crooks
OF the police detail. there were thirty
two mounted privates, under Lieut.. Ken
ney and Sergeants Matthews and, Hess
The footmen were divided into squads
The evening times., 1898-09-09
THE CABINET SESSION.
Situation at Manila the Subiecf Dis
cussed.

Secretary Wilson. Secretary Gage and
Postmaster General Smith were the only
members of the Cabinet who attended the
meeting today. Nearly the entire ses-
sion was devoted TO the transaction of
routine business connected with the de-
partments.
Owing to the absence of the other men,
ber5 the situation at Manila did not come
up for discussion, but tha President in
formed those present that the condition
at Manila was serious, and that close at
tention was being paid to it.
The President was congratulated by the
Cabinet upon his having secured the ac-
ceptance of Senator Gray. of his appoint
ment to the Peace Commission. and
Messrs. Gage. Wilson and Smith agreed
that the senator would make an excellent
commissioner The successor of Senator
Gray on the Canadian Commission has
not yet been selected, but it is believed
that the honor will be given to a Demo-
crat.
The evening times., 1898-09-09

with them was the old Columbia" fire
engine which did service half a century
ago.
1t was expected that the members OF
the Confederate Veterans Association
would have been able to parade as an or
ganization, but they We're unable to do
So The members, however. turned cut
and individually welcomed the heroes
from Santiago as they came marching
home.
The evening times., 1898-09-09

privates and followed to Eighteenth
Street. At this point the mounted men on
the flank and the platoon under Lieut..
Kenney assembled and kept back the i'm
meuse throng. while the soldiers entered
the White House grounds and passed in
review before the President
The evening times., 1898-09-09
Collision i'm the British Channel

London, Sept 9.-The British steamer
Knarwater arrived at Dartmouth today
in damaged condition. She reports
that in the Channel last night she came
into collision with and sunk the British
steamer Landana, from Hamburg for
the West Coast of Africa. No lives
were lost
The evening times., 1898-09-09
RO5bed and Murdered.

Cumberland Nd, Sept 9.-The mutilated body
of David Bilmyer, wealthy lumberman. Of Mil
ton Pa was found early this morning in the
southern part of this city When lat seen alive
Bilmyer had considerable money. but not a cent
was found on his body. The coroner is inTesti
gatiEg.
The evening times., 1898-09-09
The Recenfinn Eund.
Destructive Grain Elevator Fire.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 9.-Memphis grain
elevator and the Eagle Mills were destroy
ed by fire last night John Dolan, a coop
er, was in the elevator when the fire broke
out, and received burns which it is
thought will cause his death. Tn total
loss is $4,000.
The evening times., 1898-09-09
Death of n Homicide Maniac.

Matteawan, NY, Sept. 9.-Alice Heany 4 Bro K.
lyn murdereSs. died at the State Asylum for In
sane Criminals last night. She was sent to te
asylum in August, 1895 for murd; ring her SIS
ter with X.
The evening times., 1898-09-09
IAsSIGNEE's SALE.

ASSSIGNEE'S SALE-Regardless OF ecs,, q al
hardware tools household furniture cutlery,
carpenters and builders supplies. locks, bolts,
nails, etc. in store SEQ 7th ST. NV Terms casa
c. j. BOND, Assignee au20 10t-eod
The evening times., 1898-09-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Office Metropolitan r r Co,
Washington, d. c., Sept. :, 1895.
NOTICE is hereby given that the books
for the transfer of Certificates. Series
A. will be closed from September Is 10
October ], 1895. @. B. COLEMAN,
9I113I5 Secretary.
The evening times., 1898-09-09
More Turkish Outbreaks Expected

Canea, Sept s-srspicion of further out
breaks las been caused by r ports of gath
erings of Mussulmans.
The evening times., 1898-09-09

LABOR DAY AT RIVER VIEW-Pa-
irons of the Labor Day excursion at
River View, holding coupons corresponds
ing with the following numbers-Chute,
Isl, 1O4, $40; merry-gO-round. T1e, i55, 63I:
roller coaster. -. 153: bowling alley, s.
g, 46-can secure orders for their presents
by calling on ANDREW MURRAY. 111
Tenth Street northwest, between and
80 p. m, on or before the nth of Sep
tember. Se9-2I
The evening times., 1898-09-09
The Lack of Medicine,

Says Prof. Munvon. causes
fewer deaths Than thosa
resulting from improper
dosing. This was proven
IN our soldier camps
where il was attempted
10 make one drug the
panacea for all ills. Mum
yon has a specific remedy
for each disease; there a e
o of them, 70. sale at
all druggists, most OF
them AT 25c. a vial.
IL you need medical
attention, Munyon's ply
sicians will make exam
inations and give advice
absolutely free.
and evening Sunday .
The evening times., 1898-09-09

NOTICE OF PARTNERSHIP.-T un-
dersigned have formed a partnership,
aid will hereafter practice law under the
firm name and style of LECKIE & Full
TON. and Will occupy the offices formerly
occupied BY the law firm of Darr * Lec'lie
in the Equity Building. No. 81 and S1s
Four-and-a-half Street northwest.
We. therefore. trust that we will enjoy
the same good will and patronage which
We have enjoyed in the past
A Z. l. LECKIE.
CREED NJ FULTON,
September S, y. d. 1898.
Se9-3r
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se210t
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Office open all day and evening. Sunday
30 g.
623 18th St. N. w.