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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02
DREW LOTS FOR MILLIONS.

The five children of the late Mrs.
Martha B. Stevens, of HobokeD, N. j.,
decided that legal machinery wss not
needed 10 settle their claims upon the
estate, which is valued at close to So
900 600 Not one OF them would sell
his or her snare at any price, because
of the many precious he.rlooms in
Guided. So they gathered Saturday at
Castle Point, for generations the family
homestead, and drew lots for their
shares of riches left by their father,
Commodore Stevens, the founder of
Stevens Institute. Beside the caeb, Sc
cuiiCies and real estate there are in the
"Homestead," the old family mansion,
many treasures of art and family heir
looms upon which no price could be
set. The gallery of family portraits,
the rich tapestries and broCades, the
china, silver, statuary, bric-a-hrac, CO.
lonial and modern furniture, paintings,
engravings aud the thousand and one
articles OF value were divided into six
lots-one for each ofthe surviving child.
rrn AID SIKH for the son and daugh-
ter OF John Stevens, the elder brother,
Who died lew years ago.
TIE heirs drew numbered cards, and
with eacn drawing went forluoe. No
Que OF them could be induced 10 sell
f,r money Those who took cards
wer- Co onel E A. S eveus, Mrs. c. B
Alexander, c. Albert Stevens, Robert
l. a0i Richard Stevens, and the sixth
cuance ~eut 70 John Stevens son and
.aUga er. TIE heirs pArIiuoned among
items ives also, a. Mrs Stevens had
dIrecred, the park iu whico tn castle
i : uated. By Mrs ) Seveu-' w'l e
n III stead was lett 10 tee elde sec,
Golouel E A Stevens, conditicnslly
upou his making 1t his bonafIr bDme.
To the uortnward is"Tne Cliffs" the
ma sion built by Richard S.evens for
his bride few years ago. By common
c,D-eut that was made his portion.
Colonel Stevens old home, the "Dower
House." west Of the homestead, was
given to c. Albert Stevens. The south
rrly portion OF the park was given to
Jonn Stevens heirs, and the remaining
tract to Robert Stevens. Mrs. Ale1an-
der was prohibited from sharing in the
realty partitions, the estate having been
LETT to the sons by old Commodore Ste
vens. As compensation she received
from her mothar large legacy in cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02

MRS. BELMONT AND THE 400.-Now
that the former Mrs. Henry T. Sloane
has become Mrs. Perry Belmont the
query is going the rounds of New York
climbs and drawing rooms. Will she be
rehablitateo socially? The general
verdict seems to be that she will. Inc
business and political influence OF Perry
Belmont, it is thought, will be suihcient.
Il is we'll known that Perry Belmont
made strenuous objections to the mar
riece of his brother, o iver b. Z. Bel
mont, to Mrs. William <. vanderollt,
though the circumstances Of his own
couflship and marriage are now inoentl-
cal. Rsv. w. NJ. BarrOws, who mar
rjed Mrs. Sloane and Mr. Belmont, says
that his wife was in Philadelphia at the
time. and that he was given to under
stand that ,he divorce had been grant
ed year ago. Mr.. Belmont distributed
several hundred dollars between the
minister, lawyers, hackmen, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02
Story of q Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery, George D. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: "My
wife had been 80 helpless for FIVE years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully improv
ed and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, ,sleeplessness,
melancholy, headache, backache, faint
ing and dizzy spells. This miracle work
ing medicineis godsend TO weak, sick
ly. run down people. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only SO cents. Sold by
E. l.. Allen and E. S. Leadbeater &
Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02

REMARKABLE LIoNEss DEAD
Queen" the Forepaugh lioness who
held the lions record for length of en-
gsgement in any circus and who gave
birth to more sons and daughters than
any of her species in captivity, is dead,
and the keepers of tie show arc 70
mourning.
"SAmDson" and "Schley," we're born
wear ago in the circus winter quarters
at Columbus, Ohio The motner WAS
very .alous of them, and several times
almost Killed them when she thought
they attracted too much attention.
The dead lioness suff red from con-
sumption, and for many weeks before
her death lay in corner Of neF cage IN
New York, almost unconscious. she
would lick the hand of favoritee
keeper, and she was thoughtful and
cried good deal. -,
The circus people say there are llops
on exhibition all over the country OF
which "Queen" was the mother.
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The Dead Bee,

Dead amid the dewy clover
Lies bonny little rover
Who cou shape his course atar'
Without compass, without star
Never more across the azure
Shall he sail in search of treasure;
Nevermore, when day is gone,
Home shall HE his galleon,
From the jonquil's golden chalice'
And the lily's ivory palace.
And the violets divine
Cups of white and purple wine.
Smile. smile on, thou faithless summer
To forget thine early.comer
Saw. if thou hadst first departed.
gaHsd he still been merry hearted
Oo tbs boushs in rapture swinging,
Gleefuly The birds are singing.
I. who mourn thee, little bee
Will pronounce thine eiegy
Be it NEE, ness or uameetneis'
Thou didst garner up .i'e'S sweetness
Wiser than tpe ssges wist;
Earth has one less optimist.
Alice Lena Cole in May Century.
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PLUMBERS.
Opening and Closing of the Mails.

Opening ana CLOSING Oh Ine MaiIS'
Northern mails, week days, close st 80
and II 45 8. N. and 10, 2 so, 6 so and
31Op.m. Open at 90 a. m, 12 90 N.
and 5 90 .. N. On Sundays Northern mails
close at IA q. N. and : 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville, close
at 7 so and 10 SO q. N. and 2 is and
s 10 D. m. Open at 8 90 a. m. and 30
and 4:30 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
1o 20 8. m and 13 and 8 10 Pm.
Manassas Division mails close at 80 a. IN.
and 45 p. m. Open at p. m.
Ale1andria and Bound Hill mails close at
8 40 a. m. and 90 p. %. Open at 8 90 3. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio nails close at 10
p. m. and 8 10 p. n. Open at 8 90 a. m. and
80 p. m.
Washington mails close at 50 and II As
a. "a. and 15, 2 80, so and 10 p. m.
Open at 8 90 a. m, II 90 IN. and 3 90 and
ofce Hour+Open at 90 a. m. Close at
Sunday Hours-0psn at 900 a. m Close
at 80 a. m.
Carriers' Schedule Collections made on
inside routes-6 80 and 10 90 a. n. and
90 and 80 p. N. Full route-6 30 q. m.
and 80 p. m. Sunday collection OO p,
m. Carriers window open Sunday w a. N.
and close 9 80 g. IA.
Deliveries made 90 a. NJ, 90 p m, and
45 p. N.
All mail should be in Office ten minutes
before hour indicated for closing.
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AIe*andria @asette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY at
Gazette Building. $40 & SIC Prince Ut

All lfdnslent A1voGlsementa must be paid 1of
in advance
Contract advertisers will not be allowed TO OF =
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at transient rates, and 1uder no crcums
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimste business in the
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in advance.
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Of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
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ments.
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Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or.
ders for the paper, news or any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postofice Alexsndris, Virgin.
is, as second-class matter.
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Some Of the results of neglected dyspeptic
conditions of the stomach are cancer, cin-
sumption, heart disease and epilepsy. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure prevents sll this by etfecting
quick cure in sll cases of dyspepsia Edgar
Wardeld, ir. corner King and Pit streets
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For Oyer Fifty Years

ArJLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
fa'oT'- Soothing Syrup hiss been used for
's. fly years ty millions Of mothers for
- children while teething, with perfect
'lao's, 1t tsoothes the child, softens the gums,
ass. Al. ps!n cures wind collie, and is the
'e'' ameiy for Diarrhoes. Is pleasant 10 the
-.ds sold by Druggists IN every part OF the
VOID twenty-five cents bottle. Its value
1n@.cn.sble Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
'~' 'n3hiug Syrup and take no other kiud.
'e-' o.. & sra.1 ~
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While There is Life There is Hope.

While There is Life There is Hope.
was afflicted with cstsrrh could neither
taste nor smell and could hear but little.
Ely's Cream Palm cured it-Marcus G.
Shsutz, Railway, N. ].
The Balm reached me safely and the ef-
feet is surp ising. My son says the first ap-
plitation gave decided relief. Respectful y
Mrs. Franklin Freeman, Dover. N. II.
A Toe trial size or the SOC size OF Ely's
Cream Balm will be mailed Kept by drug
gsts Ely Brothers, So Warren Street. New
York
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nont think you can cure that slight attack
Z lysieo.a by dieting. or that it will cure
''a., Aodo. Dyspepsia Cure WILL cure 1t !;
i. dieests what you eat" and restores the
'ses,ive organs to health Edgar Waried'
-co7neT KING and Pitt streets.
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ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
Il COUNTY. VA.-Having had experience
as Deputy Clerk. and at the request of my
friends, hereby announce myself candi-
date for Clerk of the Courts OF Alexandria
county, and if elected l shall endeavor to
give entire satisfaction to ali. Election May
25, 1899. Respectfully.
mh24 If GEO. II. RUCKER.
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I'D. Bridge, editor and proprietor OF the
Democrat, Lancaster, n. H.. says: ! would
not be without One Minute Cough Cure Tor
my boy, when troubled with a cough or cold:
1t is the best remedy for Group | ever used "
Edgar Wsrield, ir., corner King ana FIJI
etreetS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02

tRNcLD's BROMO-CELERY. Try this
llor7a.el remody for Headaches. Neur+gis'
t'''.'''0ee' OcantA.
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VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE,

The Board of Visitors, at their annual
meeting on the 18th day of next June, will
spe1 fbe list, 3D.. Stb. 18th, 14th. 18th SD
oath, 25th and 35th Senatorial Districts and
three vacancies AT LARGE. These appoint
ments carry free bosrd and tuition. Appli.
cations should be addressed to the undersign.
ed on or before June ] 9th, on forms that will
be sent upon request.
SCOTT SHIPP. Superintendent.
an1Q 1sw6w
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CATARRH
COL.l lN HEAD

1s- protects the HlcmDrane. restores
-r,e, Of Taste and Smell. No Cocaine.
W Ne'cry NO Injurious Drug. Full size
5.c Tr size 1Oc at Druggists or by mail.
ELY B2 THEIRS,
lG Warren Street. New York.
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MEETINGS.

NOTICE "A specia! meeting of the stock
IN holders of the GRE 1T FALLS POWER
COMPANY will be held st the Braddock
House, Alexsndris, Alexandria county, Vir-
ginia, on WEDNESDAY, the thrty.frst day
of May, 1899, ut twelve O'Clock noon, for the
following purposes
! To elect officers of said corporation.
2. To transact any other business that may
legally come before said meeting.
PAUL BUTLER,
ADELBERT AMES,
o. d. BARRETT. Directors.
HIN B. COTTON,
FRANK L. WASHBURN,
Dated April 2S, 1899. ape BOD
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
IN DOMESTIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER
COBPANY.-In accordance with law notice
is hereby given by the undersigned. whose
names are hereto subscribed, owners of more
than one. e.tenth (1-1O) of the capital stock of
the Domestic Fire E1tineuisher Company. a
corporation chartered ard organized under
the laws of the State of Virginia, that a call
is hereby this day made for the meeting OF
all the stockholders of said company. at the
Hotel Fleischmann, in the city of Alexan.
dris, Virginia, at the hour of - m on the
17TH DAY OF MAY, a. D., 1899 This
meeting ia called for the purpose of electing
Board of Directors and officers of the com
peny, and for such other necessary business
az may properly come ueiore said meeting.
Signed:
JAS C. sPBIGG,
+. S. BRIGHT,
CHAS. ]. GILLETTE.
VIM MERCER SPRIGG,
f. w. AYRES
J. G. SPRIGG, Jr.,
V. B CAMP,
Stockholders of the Domestic Fire Extin-
guisher Company. sp15 I'd
A SPECIAL meeting of the stockholders
IA Of the GEORGIA MAGANESE AND
IRON COMPANY will be held in Alexandria,
Va, MONDAY, May 10. 1S99, at ~ o'clock
m, for the purpose of electing officers Of the
company for the ensuing year and to consider
propositions for tho sale of the real estate of
the company. ap14 2awtd
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CANDIDATES.

A NNOUNCEMENT.- respectfully an.
~ nounce myself as candidate for the
Board of Aldermen from the First ward at
the general election, May 25, 1899.
aD26 JOHN H NAYLOR
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FOR SALE OR RENT.
DO YOU WANT TO OWN A HoMEl

If so call and obtain prices ard terms on
the following properties:
No. PIG N st. Asaph street, 3-story brick,
- rooms. all modern improvements
No. 1905 King street. 2-story brick, 8
rooms, with modern conveniences
No. 200 N Columbus street, 2-story brick,
6 rooms, nice location.
store and Dwelling N corner Queen and
West streets, 9 rooms. good location for bust.
ness.
Southwest corner Alfred and Cameron
streets. one OF the choicest locations in the
city, % rooms and all modern conveniences :;
spacious grounds.
Lot on Cameron. between Columbus and
Alfred streets, ono of the finest building sites
in the city.
M 3. HARLOW & CO..
Bea Estate, Loan and Insurance Brokers,
ap22 lot 107 8. Royal street
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WINES AND LIQUORS.

Leading hospitals give the G. o. Taylor
Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskies the
preference, because of age, purity and
strength. Sold only in sealed bottles. c. H.
Graves & Sons, sole Propretors, Boston Mass.
.ulpied by licensed dealers everywheIe.
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F'oR SALE
LOT on West street. Wheat & Suffers ad.
diton, 16xS5 feet to 10 feet alley. $3.50
CASH. d. J. HOWELL.
apis I'm Alexsndris. Va.
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FoR RENT.

NoR RENT.
SIX ACRES OF LAND at Lochaber, just
north of the city limits Good place fore
profitable market garden. Apply at thiR
ofic~, dec23 tt
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CLOTHING. FURNISHINGS. &c.
. E LE AID,

Still there are Others this spring selling Mems
and Boys attire equally as good as ours, some
whose prices match ours but there is not
store in the whole United States selling the
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-05-23
Sang at Central Union.
tFrom Mondays Daily.)

Those who were fortunate enough to
be In Central Union Church last even
ing enjoyed surprise and a treat
aside from the sermon. Marie Ward,
one Of the Hoyt- Mckee comedy COM
panv. who has trained soprano voice
of great range and rare sweetness,
and who is well known In the States
as an artist in sacred music, sang the
solo With Verdure Clad" from
Haydns Creation" There had been
no rehearsal at all, Mrs. Ward re-
srOnding to request sent but a short
inc before the service. The selection
was given beautifully and made a pro-
found impression. Professor ingalls,
was at the organ. as usual, and was
correct and expressive in the accom-
paniment Mrs. Ward was thanked
by many who were so de-
lighted with her singing. The lady Is
he wife Of the well-known character
actor with the troupe now playing at
he Opera house. Pittsburg Is the
home of this couple. There Mr.. Ward
has long been the leading man in a
took company. while Mrs. Ward is
prominent in church and social circles.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-05-23
SECOND TRIP.
Another Delightful Evening With
the uOVt peOpls.

| There was large and good natured
audience at the Opera House Saturday
evening for the second presentation of
Trip TO Chinatown by the Hoyt-Mc-
kee farce comedy company, headed by
Harry ConOr. The piece was given in
even better style than on the opening
night OF the engagement. All of the
clever people were at thir best and the
fun was fast and furious from begin
ming to end. The music was some
thing TO remember and the dancing was
a revelation in more ways than one
Sam Marion. with whom the Mccoy
sisters have been dancing for two
years. is one of the famous artists of
the profession as 1t IS rated and ac-
cepted today. He is the author Of the
character number of Saturday night.
This is entitled The Evolution of Dane
ing. 1t begins with the stately mnuet
and has a few bars or steps of every
thing good and representative down to
the high kicking and acrobatic work
now the vogue. The musical sensation
of Chinatown was again the splendid
trio 'iBurlesque of Italian Opera" by
Marie Adams. Robt. Dunbar and Arth-
ur Pacie. The popular solos were Miss
Cratcr's because | Waited Honey,
Waited Long for You" Mr.. Dunbar
Pretty Widow" and Miss Lacks Just
one Girl" 1t Is being whStled and
hummed everywhere. is Just One
Girl" Mr.. Conor's "Bowery" was sa-
luted time after time by the audience.
The tough and German verses were
considered jewels. Mr.. Conors facial
contortiurs were mirth prov0kers TO
the limit. VIM. Bernard and Hugh j.
Ward were effective members of the
cast Bernard, besides being clever
comedian. Is a rafting good stage man
lager Mr.. Ward is the character actor
of the company. In the afternoon \
Rag Baby was given to fair house.
| This evening there will be given for
the first time \ Stranger in New
York. introducing plenty OF new music
land some special scenery. There is
quite plot to this piece and 1t Is guar
|anteed to drive away the blue devils.
1.-THE curtain will rise AT $50.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-05-23
Ir GOES on WELL.
Effort Of Committees for QuGens
Ball.

The Refreshmcnt Committee OF the
Queen Victoria's Birthday Ball, ot
Wednesday evening next, met at the
Wayerley Club on Saturday evening,
with Chairman w. W. Wright presid-
ing. and awarded the several con
tracts for refreshments to the Home
Bakery. James Dodd, Macfarlane
Co, Peacock 4 Co, and LoVeJoy
Co. The Home Bakery bid was some
what higher than that Of other cater
ers. but the several novelties and sur
prises attaching to it, and the consid-
Grafton that the corps of walters would
he. for a change, white men, ana eN-
perienced in their duties, carried the
point by one vote. In lieu of the for
midable array of long tables, and the
scramble of hastily snatched morsels'
there will he a large number of small
tables. around which friendly parties
can gather throughout the evening
The large refreshment tent will be en-
tirely in charge of the caterers, an'
the committee, who will wear badge'
of blue ribbon.
Captain Berger is making an extra
ordinarily excellent selection Of dance
music for the occasion, and the ears o
the dancers will he enthused will
with many old favorites.
This morning the decoration com
mittec commenced the gathering in o
flags and cvcrgrocns, and tomorrow
volunteers are requested to assist II
decorating
Tomorrow evening there will De
conference Of such members ~ IN
general committee rs may find It con
yonirut 90 attend AT the Wavorlo
club ar $50, In order 10 Gnu'ly az
range upon rho details ~ the oondu,
of iho dance which promises 10 ho
record one.
Tho secretary WHHuHH Tor tho wI.I
aurr 81 thr rufruNmrut committee I
100 settlement of accounts with the "a
trrrr, thai when gentlemen escort ~
~ more ladies on rhr eumo ticket the
Rill Kindly state lhr number on lh
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Natives Like Him.

Comedian Harry Conor has been Il
society fayorite in every American city
for many years. Here he has been
entertained by a number of prominent
people, but has found new and novel
popularity. The Hawaiians, attracted
by the paper have patronized liber-
ally the Hoyt-McKee productions at
the Opera house, The natives have
taken the greatest sort of shine to
Mr. Conor. They call on him at the
hotel and offer presents, and the sight
of the comedian on the streets sets
groups of natives to talking and laugh
| ing about him.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-05-23
OUTING Of The First Regiment at
Remond Grove.
MEN HAD A GOOD TIME
nj itary Routine Some Ceremonies - The
Sham Battle q Feature -Reeettioss
He'll.
(From Mondays Daily.)

The encampment of the First Regi
ment, y. G. H.. was a distinct success
From the beginning of the march from
the Armory to breaking of camp ever.
one who participated in the outing hal
had a good time.
There was not an accident, even
the sham battle passing off without any
hme-honored didn't know 1t was load
ed" affair.
4 little before : o'clock Saturday
evening the companies gathered at the
Emory and buckled on their camping
equipment. Headed by the band the
column marched along Hotel street to
River street, TO King street, to the
depot. The special train was in read
mess with the good old engine Reel
arociiy pulling as II she knew that she
was TO have the honor of drawing a
train loaded with the soldiery OF rHa-
wall The trip down was without in
sident. After arriving at Remond
Grove camp was made and sentries
were stationed. There were in all
about sixty tents. which were pitched
in regular military fashion, with com
pany streets laid out. The remainder
Of the evening was spent in singing
and general good fellowship.
Early Sunday morning the sham bat
lie began. Skirmishers were deployed
nd the ranks formed in martial ar
~ The crack of the rifles was in
ssant and If Aguinaldo had been
i, hin hearing distance he would have
Ms antly decided that resistance was
se s<s and that peace was the best
,oli, y. After about two hours of fierce
light ng the signal TO charge was Civ
IN an the battle was declared a draw.
Dur. ug the day all who had survived
the m, 'rning's ARRAY passed the time
in tell ns stories and listening to the
music Capt. Berger's band. In the
afternoon there was regimental inspec-
ton, and later guard mount was gone
through with. At an early hour this
morning the buglers sounded for
break camp" and the special set out
for the city. arriving here at about >
O'Clock.
All the companies were well repre-
.,nled. there being an average of forty
men TO each. Col. Jones and staif
were in attendance throughout. Dur
ing Sunday afternoon number OF city
people visited the camp and were roy
ally entertained by their friends in the
various companies.