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New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
LAWN TENNIS.
HACKETT BEATEN BY GRANT IN THE
LENOX TOURNAMENT

LENOX TOURNAMENT.
The feature of the second days play In the Lenox
Tennis Clubs open tournament yesterday after
noon was the defeat of II. H. HacSett, the Yale
crack by Wyle Grant. who recently won the
Columbia interscholastc championship. Hackett
seemed 10 be in poor FORM and Grants fast drives
and clever passing strokes soon got Hackett into
lead in the first set and began hitting the balls
faster than ever. and finally captured the set by
10 In the second set Grant got a lead of 81 and
Hackett got dsgusted and stopped trying. He was
outplayed and the uphill struggle seemed too hard
work with the first set against him.
Davidson. Allen and Wright each won easy
matches, and all VIII play again this afternoon,
when the scratch singles will reach the sem-final
stage. The doubles and the handicap singles will
also be continued. The handlcap doubles VIII Desln
this afternoon
Yesterdays follow:
Scratch singles preliminary round)-w. @ Grant beat
First round. \. Allen beat r L. o. Wadsworth 8-3
60; o. 81. Bostwck beat T. W. Cushing 81, 6-li J.
Grant J. " Vincent. 7-5, 81 (defaulted); b. c.
Wright beat II. A. Pummer 6-1. 81.
Scratch doubles preliminary roundl-H H. Hackett and
J. A. beat Morris Clark and j. Kearney, jr. 6-l.
e-: nsee and l. J. Grant beat o. NJ. BostwIck and
partner, by default.
Fret roundE. p. Fischer and H. E. Avery beat F. I.
Grant and b. c. Wright beat g. l.. wyeth and E. j.
Martin. G-l. 6-l
Handicap singles preliminary round)-H. A. Pummer
Scratch beat J. C. Davidson ,a (owe halfhirtg1. Se
o~e o%e aftsen; g. % N'' ''''"''0 '' o''s'"
cbssc Es e.h u s H'SwGd G G " n ,s Srt e
beat ]. II. Torrey (half-thlrtyJ, 6-l. 6-3.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
JAMAICA BAY REGATTA.

j. C. Lefferts l.. r. Jaggar and II. Paagano. the
Regatta Committee of the Jamaica Bay Yacht club.
announce the details OF the races to be sailed on
the club courses on Saturday These will be for
mansa yachts both open and cabin. belonging to
the club. and second prizes will be awarded II three
or more boats finish. The boats will be measured
n sail-area basis and all racers must be steered
and handled by club members. There viii he one
gun starts for all classes. and the preparatory sig
nal will he sounded at 23O =. m. The start for the
closed boats will be at 2:i5 o'clock and for open
cabin mansa yachts at 2:55 when all VIII sail
twice around the following course: From the club
house around the spar buoy No. s. off Block House
Point. TO the club buoy Off Broad Channel and
back to the starting point There is a three-hour
time limit the races. on the payment of a small
fee racing numbers can be obtained from the COM
mittee.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
STANDS UP FOR SLOAN.
bIANDS UP FOR BLOAN.
LORD WILLIAM BEREsFoRD CORRoBORATES THE
JOCKEYS STORY OF THE TROUBLE



AT ASCOT.
London, June 3.-"The Evening News" to-day
ford, who is quoted giving account of the
incident at Ascot in corroboration of the state
ments OF Tod Sloan the American jockey. regard
ing the insults Of the waiter and the latter's In
territorial upsettng OF the table Lord Beresford
added:
AT this Sloan and his companion went for the
waiter the latter hitting the waiter in the face
with HIS fist, while Sloan hit him with cham
pagne bottle, which, however, was not broken. Of
course we in England regard an attack with a
bottle as despicable and as bad drawing a knife
but in Sloan's there first great provoca-
tion. The waiter undoubtedly began the quarrel.
Secondly the walter great. hulking chap
weighing 2i pounds while Sloan is a little man
Incapable of tghting him equal terms Sloan
was sober. Before you judge him too harshly.
think OF what he had gone through He was first
opposition mas set in against him. presumably be-
cause people have lost money.
. certainly the Jockey Club will not suspend his
license The case Is not within its Jurisdiction.
When he was previously unfairly ted IL did not
interfere. because we believe In letting him fight
battle TO fight. We have had ANONYMOUS letters
saying Sloan Is A dead man II he does not leave
England Immediately. The public ought 10 be in
formed or the great provocation under which Sloan
acted ~ ''
The anti-sloan demonstration which was axnec,-
ed TO take place did not materalize. There was
some cheering when his mount won the Selling
Handicap. " VIZ "'''i's
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

SLOAN AND REIFF BOTH WIN.
THE FORMER CAPTURES THE GATwICK SELLING
HANDICAP ON BOOMER.

THE FORMER CAPTURES THE GATwICK SELLING
HANDICAP ON BOOMER.
London June 2o.-At the first day OF the Gatwick
summer meeting. to-day, A. Baileys two-year- old
chestnut colt North Crawley ridden by l.. Reiff the
American Jockey. the Crow Plate. This Is Of
200 sovereigns. for two-year-olds. the winner to be
sold by auction for ao sovereigns but If declared
by O'Clock the afternoon before running. to be
sold for 100 soveregns Eight horses five fur
longs. Following were the leading horses:
A. Baileys ch. c. North Crawley. by Ravensbury-
J. @. Mosenthars ch T. Chace. by Chldwick-Brava .
Mr.. Go,tchalks b. e. Mohegan by Despar-Chaste. =. 3
The betting was to against North Crawley
The Gatwick Selling Handicap was won by Lord
William Beresford's bay gelding Boomer. ridden by
Tod Sloan This race is of 800 sovereigns the sec
ond TO receive 20 soveregns and the third 10 SOW
ereigns out Of the race. the winner TO be sold by
auction for 100 sovereigns. Five horses ran one
mile. The betting was 3 TO l against Boomer Fol
lowing were the leading horses
Lord William Beresfords three-yenr-old b. e. Boomer
Dy SensatlOn-EQuallty
b y lrish's four -year-old ch c. Zethos by Amphon
<
MI Russells three-year-od b. Gentleman OF France
by 81 snron-TOurniquet Observation-Disclosures. 3
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
CRICKET.

SCHEDULE OF GAMES OF THE STANFORD CLUB
pleted schedule of games for the summer II will
meet the Caribbean Club, of New-York. in Stam-
ford July and in New-York August 10 the Mel
son Club. Of New-York, in Stamford July and
in New-Y FORK September 4; the Amsterdam Club OF
New-York In Stamford July and In New-York
August 20. and the Bridgeport Club In Stamford
July q and in Bridgeport Auemst 3
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
VIEW OF REGATTA FROM THE REPUBLIC

The Cape May steamer Republic has become pop
ular means Of making the ocean trip TO the
Long Branch iron pier She ieaves Pier No. 10.
East River at $50 a. m, and makes three round
trips every day. leaving New-York at and $50
o'clock in the afternoon, and returning from the
Branch at 1870 a 3:l5 and 7:4o p. At the New
York Yacht Club regatta tomorrow, there will be
a good view OF the start for the early morning
round-trp passengers. and the return trip,
early in the afternoon. the big steamboat should
see the racing yachts coming in for the finish.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

Greenport Long Island, June 20 (SpeciaD-John
H. Wtherars boat, the Reba. sent down
the ways OF the Greenport Yacht Basin and Con-
struction Company into the water OF the harbor
this morning. The owners daughter chrl lstened
her The Rcba is a handsome boat, speedy, ac
cording to the indications of her lines. and ser
viceable craft. She is 10 feet long. and is hand
somely fitted up. While her owner intends her
more for cruising than racing. she may be seen
in the local races OF her class. She will be en-
rolled In the Atlantic and Larchmont yacht clubs.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
CINCINNATI. 3: PHILADELPHIA. ,

Cincinnati June 20.-Phillips pitched great ban 10
day the Phllies being unable to get hits when they
were needed Singles by Vaughn and Smith and
Selbach's double gave 10 the local team the wir-
ming runs in the seventh inning. The score follows
Circ,nnstt .1 o o o o x-3
Phlladelphia 40 o o o %
Batteries-Phips and Wood, Fiheld and Douglass
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
BOSTON. s: CHICAGO. l.

Chicago June 2o-To-day's game was one Of ths
hardest fought battles OF the season Both pitchers
were at their best and up to the last inning Gnrh
had received perfect and al times sensational
s,nnort In the thirteenth inning after two outs
md with men on second and third. Mccormick FUN
bled filling the bases Griffith lost control forcing
In a run and Collins doubled. scoring three more
The score follows:
r. II. Y.
Chicago o o-i 7 !
Ilosto1 o o o l o 40 .
Batter,es-Grifith and Donahue; Nichols and Clark
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
CYCLING.
ORGANIZED wHEELMEN TO MEET THE
BRIDGE OFFICIALS To- MORROW.
MOST OF THE LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO BID REP
observation-disclosures ASSURED FOR THE
NATIONAL MEET AT BOSTON.

NATIONAL MEET AT BOSTON.
Prominent wheelmen. when seen yesterday said
that II beginning to look as II they might get
a wheelway over the Brooklyn Bridge after all.
Milo NJ Beding, jr. the Chief Consul OF the
League OF American Wheelmen for this state. SAID
that there would be meeting of representatives
from the various wheeling organizations tomorrow
afternoon and that soon as wheelmen had
come to some definite understanding regarding
their Endorsement of any particular plan the COM
.nlttee would go to the office OF the Bridge officials
I'm Brooklyn and meet Commissioner Shea and En-
glneer Martin. The Brooklyn Bridge Cycle Pain
Committee consists Of Milo NJ Bedding. jr.. League
of American Wheelmen: Frederick y. House. OF
the Associated Cycling Clubs OF New-York; Jarvis
c. Howard. local consulate. New York; Theodore
Kendl Associated Cycling Clubs of Brooklyn and
Long Island and II. NJ. Valentine Of the Good
Roads Association OF Brooklyn. Commissioners
Shea wrote to Mr. Beldng yesterday as follows:
Suppemcntng my note to you of the 14th inst
concerning the proposed conference between tne
committee CT the lie lgue Of American WheelTnen
with myself and Engineer Martin. IN reference 10
a plan for a cycle path across the New-York and
Brooklyn Bridge, / beg leave to say tnat J VIII be
pleased meet your committee at the New-Iork
end Brooklyn Bridge office, No l79 Washington
St, BROOKLYN, Thursday. the 22d inst, at
o'clock in ths afternoon. Respectfully.
JOHN l.. SHEA
Commissioner Of Bridges.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

Boston. June 2.-lnteresting to all yachtsmen
this side OF the Atlantic is the proposal of the
Eastern Yacht Club to offer perpetual challenge
Eastern and Seawanhaka- -COrinthian Yacht clubs.
The announcement Of this proposition has just
been made to the members Of the Eastern Yacht
Club by members of the Regatta Committee.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
HOBART WINS IN ENGLAND.

London. June 2o.-In the third round. to-day. OF
the lawn tennis championship games. which opened
at Wimbledon yesterday, Clarence Hobart. the
American player beat Crispo three sets to one, by
the OF 6-3. 2-6. 81. 6-3. The wind hand-
capIed Hobart. who scarcely played up TO his
usual form Many American women were present.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
CRICKET IN ENGLAND.

Portsmouth. England. June 20.-At the close OF
play to-day the Australians. In the cricket match
with the eleven representing oxford University
Past and Present. which began here Yesterday
had scored 37S runs for eight wckets down, in
their first innings. The oxford men were all out
yesterday I'm their first innings for 25l runs
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

From TIE Chicago Evening Post
before ze ceremony" said the Count TO his pross
nectiye father-in-laW Il trust BE check Will avs
ze-w'at you call heem-ze certifeecation OF
bank II" . a. ,, , ,.r
Sure" replied Old Bullion ITS always wei
to guard against mistakes And. OF course you
will provide a certified copy OF your utie 10 q"
bility."
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

The winners as follows: The CoIonIa y WIN IL
over) the Anorita (subject to measurement th the
Ramona. the Syce. the Eldolon the hcnpse' ,he ,he
Memory (walkover). the Eda. the Carollra C aIL tIe
Dot the Dorothy (second prize), Gun NNe '"aN-
over) and the Martha VI.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

Ilrle-I ..
Start Very poor Won easily by lengths: a neck
between second and third.
SECOND RACE-For hlies three years Old $500 added:
penalties and allowances. One mile
T. ". l.. Van Matters ch z Miss Patron
by Paron--Genleven. Ill 10. CMcCue) Isl Ii
r. F. =. Keene's ch I. Sweet
Capora. il6 ..................... (sims) 6-5 Out
J. r McDonsd's b. q BETTE Gray. lie
TaraD As Out
Maid OF Harlem li6. ......... (Doggett) 30-1 7-5
Tme-is2h
Won ridden out by three lengths; lengths between
second and third
THIRD RACE-FoAM STAKES; for two-year olds;
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
THE coLuMBIA's SIGNAL LETTERS

Washington. June 2O-To the new cup-defender
Columbia the Navigation Bureau to-day awarded
the signal letters p d and the official number
II 1854 Her gross tonnage is li5. net 11S Other
dimensions withheld
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
BALTIMORE. 2: LOUISVILLE. 1.

Louisville June 20-Except for error by ClarsS
IN the first inning the orioles would have been
shut out Woods pitched fine ball and deserved 10
win. The score follows:
r. he
Louisville ...........0 o-l Z
Raltinore q o o o q o-2 !
Batteries-woods and thinner; McGinnity and Roas-
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
WASHINGTON. ): ST. LOUIS. 8.

St Louis. June @-Sharp fielding on both shs
kept the score out OF the double figures to-day IS
both sides hit the ball hard. O'Brien's batting
a. feature. He made five hits for total OF ts
bases The score follows:
St L-,us............2 o Q % II
Washington .........I 10 10
Batteries-Mercer and Mcclure; Powell and Cns9
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
Sp9R1TS 400" ~~
wOSps@VSNEN
PROGRAMME OF SPORTS TO-DAY

RACING.-Coney Island JUcNe! N0'
sheepshead Bay. 2:3o p. m.
TROTTING.-Meet Mineola' Long isiaiu
GOLF-Women's tournament Tor long
oo,,rsa cun Morris County Golf Club; four-
some match. Travis and Hunter aga,nst s
Tyng and Anderson. Oakland Golf Clup,
Ravside Long Island; mixed foursome i .eaai
match. Oakland against Engitwoou' h-"e'e
wood Golf Club.
potOuakawood against Philadelphia.
second team. Philadelphia Country Clup'
LAWN TENNIS. - Women's Natiohai
championship. Philadelphia. Penn
YACHTING.-East Gloucester Yacht Ciuo
cup races.
RAsEBAIL.-Brown against Holy Cross
Providence r. l.
SHOOTING. - New-York German e..n
80 Davtar park. West Virginia state
Sportsmen's Association, annual tournainSSnho HSh
Wheeling. W. Va: Aqueduct Gun O'u'
Aaueduct Long Island.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
A CLUBS CERTIFICATE REVOKED

Albany. June ao.-The Supreme Court order in the
action OF William Whelpley. president OF the
Greenwich Wheelmen. OF New-York vs. the
Greenwich Wheelmen OF New-York, incorporated
revoking the certificate OF the latter organization
because the title conflicts with that OF the former,
was filed with the Secretary OF State to-day.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
NETWORK WINS A GAME.

Pittsburg June 90-The sensational feature OF ths
game was McCarthys steal home from third, tiens
the score. in the ninth inning. New-YotR won
out by a base on balls and Van Haltren's two
bagger followed by Tiernans base hit. The scon
fniIouS,
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
NEW YORK
PITTSBURG
Totals. 81 2 $50 % 4


Pitshurg .................1 o o o.
NewYork ................O o o q o o ~
Earned runs-New- 3 Two-base hts--Van
tren. Warner. Three base hits-1ternan, T. OBn1
Sacrifice hit O. Brien. stolen basesMcCarky. VII
iams J. O Brien First base bas-On Lever. 1: a
Doheny 7. Struck out-By Lever. ]; BY DohenY 3
Passed ball-Warner. Wild pch-DoheDy. Time Of gsns
1870 Umpires-Lynch and Connolly
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
srrNDAY PLAYERS ACQUITTED.

Buffalo. June 20.-The members OF the Columbus
and Buffalo ball teams arrested on Sunday AT ths
copcIus,on of the game for violating the Sunday
law were acquitted to-day by a Police Court jury.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
BROOKLYN CONTINUES THE SERIES m
VICTORIES.
Cleveland June a.-The home team made n.
rally In the seventh inning, but was not st,o,
enough 10 win. The score follows
CLEVEi.ANT

Earned rUns--Cleveand. g Brooklyn, 3 Ieft a.,
Cleveland. o. Broeklyn, o. First base On baIs-os
Knepper T. on McJsmes, 3. Home run-Keey. Tnr,.
base hlt--Knepper. Two-base hits-Tucker o. Daki.,
McGann. Sacrifice hts-Hsrley. SchecoBgos slols,
bases-Quinn. Sullivan Keeler Kelley. Dshen rop..
DAILY (2) Grim Struck out-By Knepper. 2 BY NcJsms,
Double pays-Knepper and Quinn. DAILY ard Ncjaaa
Passed ba-Grm. Umpreso' Day and Nciarr lin
Attendance-1OD
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
,PEcrAL 30 ao-FoorDRs-sTART
r. n. Ellis. id 'r1 ' ,ss
-anza. II. O. Havemeyer. 20
-.
NASSAU. Calm YAcTITs-srART 1870.
CLASSES 3 AND 4-2l FEET AND UNDER-srAh

MAJNgAiI. OPEN YACHTs-CIAssES AND "a
FEET AND UNDERSTAND lu9na ,,-..,
Martha NJ. r. H. Moore. AZ AZ ~; 81 o,,sh
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
BASEBALL.
GAMES YESTERDAY.

Brooklyn, o. Cleveland. T. Cincinnati, 3; Phiadeipha
New-York i; Pittsburg. 2 baltimore. 2: Lyulsvlie
Boston. 8; Chicago. l. washington D. st. Ioui, a
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
At the recent International Touring Congress
held In London the following resolution was passed:

That this congress approve the proposal OF the
Union VelOclpedique de France. and that all asso-
Citations belonging the League in countries where
customs difficulties exist make constant efforts 10
obtain from their respective Governments the re-
mova OF all Obstacles or at least secure the main
tenance of the existing regime. and that the asso-
Citations shall report the next congress the re-
suit Of their endeavOrs.
A petition from the Austrian Touring Club
asked the Austrian and Italian governments 10
adopt the arrangement made by the Belgian Gus
toms whereby in Of machines re-exported by
rail the cycle permit might he discharged by
foreign customs official at the first station on for
eign territory. This was unanimously adopted
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

Scores OF prominent people In Washington have
taken TO cycling this season. Recent converts in
clude Senators WOlcott and Chandler Captain
Sgsbee late commander of the ill-fated Maine;
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy Allen. and the
Rev Drs Hamln and MackayS Smith.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

Start bad easily by three lengths; same distance
between second and third
SHEEPSHEAD BAY ENTRIES TO-DAY.
The weights and entries for to-days races at
Sheepshead Bay are follows
FIRST RACE-Hghweight handicap for three-year-olds
and upward. Six furongs on main track
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
WORKS BOTH WAYS.

CFor other sports see page -
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

Start struggling Won clevery by length and half;
two lengths between second and third.
FIFTH RACE-MAIDEN RACB NO. 2. for two-year -olds:
$3.50 added: winner Of maiden No 10 carry
N extra LAST and onehalf furionss OF the Flu
turity Course.
h,.S
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

The ferry for wheelmen. which runs from Fort
Hamilton TO Rosebank. Staten Island. will begin
10 make regular trips next Saturday The boat
Will start at a. m, and II will make the trip
every forty minutes
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

Alderman Oatman. at the request OF a committee
OF the League OF American Wheelman offered a
resolution at the meeting OF the Board yesterday
amending the city ordinances as 10 prohibit the
encroachment by carriages, trucks and other
vehicles on the narrow strips OF asphalt In the
cutters OF streets which are used by bcycllsts as
paths. The proposed amendment would permit
vehicles to stop at curbs TO discharge goods or
passengers. but not otherwise. Aldermen Waters.
Stewart and Ackerman. OF Brooklyn, spoke against
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
Y. C. REGATTA.
MANY wELL-HANDLED AND EXCITING
CONTESTS.
HARD STRUGGLE BETWEEN THE AMoRTTA AND
THE ot'IssETTA-THE CoIIoNIA. THE RA-
MONA THE sYCE. THE EIDoloN
THE ECLIPSE AND THE
MEMORY AMONG THE
WINNERS

paonla who mover saw n yach race had a chance
70 see one Yesterday And they might live nun
dred years without seeing better one Inc oin-
cials OF the Atlantic Yacht Club were lnneh'o'e
about sending the yachts off at the early hour
scheduled While some dalers failed 10 reach
the line on time. the big schooners and most oi te
important boats were ready when the preparatory
gun sounded at 10 a. m
The iron steamer Cygnus had been chartered 10
take the guests from New-York to the clubhouse
at Sea Gate and around the courses Among 'he
two hundred persons aboard were Nice-Commodore
A. E Chasmar Of the Norwalk Yacht Clno' horace
S Hatch of the same club; Ernest staples Ne"
York Yacht Club: Morton W. Smith, Kari Melss-
nor 1obr T0rpansen Miss Naomi Smith. Mrs.
Stanley Smith Miss Blair Smith. Charles NJ
Schott Willard II. Jones. Carl Eglinger' MISS "er
ken Miss Dwyer. Miss Herman. Mr. ana MrS' y.
J. Bishoprick Mrs Haworth. r. B. Batch' Ut ana
Mrs A. w Ford and Mortimer O'Brien
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21

Start bad Won cleverly by length; head between
second and third.
SIXTH RACE-selling; $3.50 added One and one eighth
miles the turf.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-21
81 500 added: penalue. and allowances Last hvs
.,rio,c. ,he Futprt,v

Coupled betting.
poor. Won ridden out BY length ana man,
head second and third.
rorRru RAcy-OoNEY ISLAND HANDICAP: value
6 800. lafee furlongs
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-06
Wells N the sand

The Mexican burro has sense enough
to provide for its own needs. if story
told by traveller in that country be
true. 1--WE had found in an arroyo a
sufficient quantity of water to make
coffee. when we discovered three burros
looking for water. They passed sew
eral damp places. examining the
ground carefully. but deciding against
it. Near us the leader halted and be-
gan to paw hole in the hot. dry sand
with his right forefoot. Having dug
hole something over foot in depth,
he backed out and watched it intently.
To our surprise it soon began to fill
with water. Then he advanced. took
drink ard stepped back. as if invit-
ing his companions to follow his ex-
ample. AT all events that wasthe light
in which they seemed to view his ac-
tion. for they promptly advanced and
quenched their thirst at the shallow
well. When they had gone away we
got down and tried the water our
selves. 1t was cool and refreshing.
much better than any we had found for
many a day. We came to the conclu-
sion that the burros had plenty Of
horse sense Youth 5 Compa anion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-06

wIth inspections Of the troops. of the
camps. of their food supplies, the
medical supplies and their surgical Z
tendance. He inspects their clothin
their arms. their ammunition, Al
everything connected with their b
gier;c surroundings
1t is the duty of the quartermast,
general to provide quarters for .
armies, furnish them with clothing az
supplies. furnish transportation, hors
for cavalry and artillery, and all duti
kindred thereto.
The commissary general is charg,
with the duty of providing food for Il
army. no matter how numerous may
the soldiers. 1t is expected that II
commissary general will purchase an
send to the troops only the best arm
rat;ons obtainable; and that he wi
keep the supplies going forward ,
rapidly as the quartermaster gener;
can handle them.
The surgeon general is expected
furnish medical supplies. hospital su
geons. hospital stewards, hospit;
nurses. and all appliances for the con
fort and well being of the soldier
whether in camp or field, and parti'
ularly when the soldiers are can
paigning and engaging in battle.
The paymaster generals duties Al
implied in the name of the Office. tn
paymaster general is responsible Il
the payment of the soldiers. and hpo
him devolves great responsibility, pa
ticularly in time Of war.
The chief of engineers has charge Z
the fortificatiors. river and harbor in