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NAVAL LODGE BENEFIT.
Music and Comedy ut NationaI Rifles
Hall fHasAA H

An evening with Anthony A. Sousa 5
Comedy Company and The Marine Band
Orchestra proved 10 be an attractive draw
ing card at National Rifles Hall last night
The entertainment was for the benefit of
the fair fund of Naval Lodge. No /, f.
\. A. NJ, and consisted of one-act pa
trlotic burletta by Mr. Sousa, who directed
the production. The cast included many
well-known amateur entertainers and The
piece was creditably performed and well
received.
Preceding the play there was rendered
an extended musical programme cnder
the direction of Harry f. Belt, conductor
of the Marine Band Orchestra.
The projectors of the entertainment,
Mrs. p c. Garden and Mrs. Frank Nc
Cathran. were very much gratified with
the financial result of the venture.
The times., 1899-04-19
THE TRADES COUNCIL.
The Action of the stoned Cutters' As
sOcimtion Endorsed.

The Building Trades Council at a largely
attended meeting held last evening en-
dorsed the protest of the local stonecut-
ters' association against The Evening
Star" Company having the stone for its
new building prepared for use at the Proc
tor Marble Quarries in Vermont. The in
vitation CT the stoneeutters' association
TO attend the mass meeting which will be
held on Monday night next at Masonic
Temple to protest against the stone for the
Star building being cut in Vermont was
also accepted by the council.
A communication from the secretary of
the joint defence committee was received,
and the representatives of the council al
that committee were instructed to attend
the meeting of Wednesday. April 26.
The times., 1899-04-19
pIPLoMATIc CHANGES.
W. T.. Lord. of Oregon. Made Minister
to Persia.

w P. Lord, former Governor of oregon,
was yesterday appointed by President Nc
Kinley Minister to Persia, to fill the va
cancy caused by the promotion of Minister
Arthur Sherburn Hardy to be United Min
lister at Greece, vice W. W. Rockhill. re-
signed.
The President has also appointed John
\. irwin, of Keokuk, Iowa. United States
Minister to Portugal. He will succeed
there Minister Lawrence Townsend, who
takes the place of Minister Bellamy Storer
at Belgium, who has been made an AM
bassador at Madrid. Minister Irwin is a
native of Ohio, about forty-eight years OF
age, and graduate OF Miami University.
The times., 1899-04-19
THE SOCIAL WORLD
OF WASHINGTON
Senator and Mrs. Elkins En-
tertain at Dinner.
Won Bruening-Mekay Marriage Yes
terday at Noon.
4 Double Wedding Makes Two Pref
ty sisters the Wives Of
Army Officers.

Senator and Mrs Elkins entertained at
dinner last night, when their guests
were the German Ambassador, the Mexi-
can Ambassador and Mime Azpiroz. the
Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Gage.
Senator and Mrs. Foraker, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph E. Washington, Mr.. and Mrs
cridler, Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston. Mr..
and Mrs. d. R. Mckee Mrs. Audenreid,
Mrs. Cassels. General Ludington, and Mr..
and Mrs. Stanley Brown
The times., 1899-04-19

The ladies OF Esther Chapter Order of
the Eastern Star, assisted by the ladies of
other Eastern Star chapters of the Dis
trict gave bali last night at Masonic
Temple for the benefit of the charity fund.
The times., 1899-04-19

. The Chinese Minister was the guest of
honor at a dinner given Monday evening
by Mr. George Dilks in a private suite of
apartments at the Netherlands, New York.
Minister WI will sail today for Madrid.
The times., 1899-04-19

Mrs. Hill. wife of the Assistant secre-
tary of State. went to Baltimore yesterday,
accompanied by Miss Ida Tarbell, to at
tend Mr. Rods lecture in that city.
The times., 1899-04-19

DR. and Mrs C. J. Wallace have gone
for months visit TO friends in Chicago
and Cincinnati.
The times., 1899-04-19

4 pretty incident at the dinner given
Monday evening by General and Mrs. Bliss
in honor of the formers birthday was the
exhibition for the first time of the magni-
ficent portrait Of the general, painted by
Mr. Robert Hinckley. Among the gifts re-
ceived by the distinguished warrior was
the huge silver loving cup that adorned
the centre of the table. II was filed with
long stemmed American Beauty roses,
which were afterward distributed TO the
guests.
The times., 1899-04-19

Mrs. Russell Selfridge and Miss Nina
Selfridgt are on visit TO Boston.
The times., 1899-04-19
New Crepon Skirts, S8. 98.

Women of fashion have been long
ing for such supreme elegance. Gre
pons are being worn very exten-
sively this year Those comprising
this lot are cut by the newest fash
ion plates. Flare effects and loop
and buttons. Faultless fitting. Af-
ter you've seen the $l2 qualities
elsewhere take look 60 no
at this skirt. Opening M Nx
Price, Cash or Credit. .VOsOO
The times., 1899-04-19

Mrs. II. f. Fries and her daughter,
Marguerite of Salem. y. c., are visiting
Miss Shultz. of 1904 II Street northeast.
The times., 1899-04-19

The marriage of Mrs. Marion Treat Nc
Kay and Herr Won Bruening was soiemniz-
ed yesterday noon at the residence of the
bride In accordance with the custom of
international weddings. civil contract
preceded the religious ceremony, the latter
being performed by Rev. Mr.. Menzel. of
the Concordia Lutheran Church. The
German Ambassador and the members OF
the Imperial Embassy were present. in the
double capacity of official witnesses and
wedding guests, and these, with the French
Ambassador, the young sons of the bride.
her mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss
Treat, and very small company of
friends, constituted the wedding party.
The bride was gowned in forget-me-n not
blue satin and rich laces, and the groom
wore a picturesque uniform of white
broadcloth. flashing with gold braid. The
bay window in which the ceremony was
performed was embowered in palms and
Easter lilies. and the various rooms and
reception halls of the beautiful home were
abloom with white lilacs ana forget-me-
nots. the tiny blue blossoms forming an
ideal touch of color and sentiment to the
bridal bouquet.
Later in the day the groom and his
bride left for their honeymoon trip. The
latter attiTcd for travelling in gray. They
will return 10 Washington for brief stay
and will sail for Germany May 3.
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Ladies' Hose Specials.

Ladies Hose. fancy tops. WELL
made made; l9e. Be-, quality. 10tc
OF Credit -.-.-............ Tx
Ladies' Seamless Hose. double
heel and toe; full regular Oc
made. Opening Price, Cash X(.
or Credit
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An impressiyely beautiful double we'd
ding in which two sisters became the
wives OF two army officers was solemDized
yesterday afternoon at the residence of
Miss Marion West, of Corcoran Street,
who is the aunt of the pretty brides
Miss Jean West Wood was united to
Lieut. Joseph Powell Tracy, of the Fifth
Artillery. and Miss Rose Wood TO lieut..
Thomas ". Darrah. of the Twentieth IN
fantry. Both ceremonies were performed
by Rev. DR.. Perry. of ST. Andrews Church,
and Major West, uncle of the brides, gave
them in marriage. The wedding gowns
were Of white organdie over white
silk and each bride wore a veil of tulle.
Miss Jean Wood carried bouquet of lilies
of the valley and Miss Rose Wood a cluster
OF La France buds sheathed in their
foliage of green.
Red and white. the colors of infantry
and artillery were the colors of the deco
ration. which were carried out in flowers
and flags. Each groom wore the full
uniform Of his rank. The ceremony was
witnessed By a number of friends. in
Guiding relatives from out of town. and
shortly afterward both couples left the
city for their wedding trips. Lieutenant
Darrah will take his bride TO Savannah.
where he is now stationed. and Lieutenant
and Mrs. Tracy viii so to the groom's post
in st. Paul.
The brides of yesterday are the daugh-
ters of the late Lieut.. William Maxwell
Wood. L. :. n. and granddaughters CT the
late Commissioner West, who was former
Senator from Louisiana.
The times., 1899-04-19
Corset Covers, z9c.

Ladies French corset covers
made of fine quality eambric. Round
yoke trimped with embroidery and
ribbon; also felled seams. nnC
Opening Price, Cash or ~C
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39c for 69c Umbrellas.

No better rain protectors. Coco
quality steel rod. CSC 0N(
value. Opening Price KQs
Cash or Credit .....- "
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29c for 49c Boys Knee Pants

Not better kind on the market.
Made of strong seasonabie cloths.
Mothers. don't pass this nAc
opportunity. Worth 49c. TN
Opening Price ............6 ~
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60c BOYS Shirt Waists. zoe.

Made of Percale with fancy bos-
oms. in white also. Also nnc
have collar bands. Worth SQt
CSC, for ................. ~
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New Silk Waists, So. 08.

Nothing handsomer at any Price.
Most recent styles, elaborately
made. corded effects.
Worth s. bill. Open % no
Ing Price, Cash or N
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SL.O0 for BOYS S25 Suits

These suits are made of Scotch
goods, Cassimeres. Cheviots and
Brown Mixtures. Strong season.
able clothing made for r1 nn
hard wear. Size 6 to NJ nN
15 years. Opening Price y w
The times., 1899-04-19
Infants Caps, roc.

Infants Caps, roc.
Dainty and charming little in
fants' caps. imported Swiss trimmed
with lace embroidery. White,
pink, blue. and brown 1lC
shades, 19c value. Open I'LL
Ing Price, Cash of Credit. ~
The times., 1899-04-19
Buffalo Bilps Street Cavaicade
Wednesday Morning 10 a. m.

Starting from Camp, North Capitol and VI
Streets. along VI to New Nork Avenue. TO seventh
Street, north side Mount Vernon Square to
Ninth Street and Massachusetts, Avenue out
Massachusetts Avenue Ia Fourteenth street
Thomas Circlcl, up Fourteenth Street 10 Rhode
Island Avenue, down Rhode Island Avenue
Connecticut Avenue. to Seventeenth Street Gar
ragut Square). down Seventeenth Street around
state War, and Navy Department. to PeHlsyl
yanil Ayenuc. down Pennsylvania Avenue past
Presidents house to Fifteenth Street, past Treas
Iry Department 10 Pennsy ivania Avenue. 10 Four
and-a-hali Street. to City Hall. Indiana Avenue
to Third Street. to NJ Street. to Camp Grounds.
The times., 1899-04-19
ChiIdren's Ginghan1

Handsome little dresses. Made so
prettily and perfectly
square yoke and trimmed Orc
with fancy braid. Opening ~
Price, Cash or Credit.
The times., 1899-04-19

Our New Credit Way.
Our New Credit Way.

We must your indulgence No doubt you know
what moving is. Can't get everything in ship shape
at once. But we're getting there right rapidly
fully prepared to talk business Our old patrons and
friends were here in their multitude today Congratulations
were in order, and the grated recipients Each
hour will add thorough completeness Depart
mens will be permanently located Merchandise will be
displayed as to facilitate your selection
''Our New Credit Way is your prerogative to select
what you require AND PAY WHEN CONVENIENT
The times., 1899-04-19
SO cents

All sizes in the iot-and every
garment is well made and perfectly
desirabie-not damaged or hurt in
any way.
The times., 1899-04-19

5000 Enamel Boxes Compound
Talcum Powder, with face chamois
included, for SC; regular value,
I5c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
Stone Church Items.

CHERRY's, S. c., February 22.-Some
of our farmers are still picking cotton,
but will soon finish up.
There was n heavy loss of timber last
week caused by tho wind storm.
Mr.. John Culbortson has very sick
child, but hopo to see an improvement
soon.
Miss Essic Rochester and brother Hop
wero in this section recently. Como
again; We always welcome visitors.
Mr.. John Smith, from Central, was
visiting in this section Sunday.
Mr.. Andrew Whittcn was also in this
community Sunday.
Miss Edna Stephens, from Central, has
been visiting at Mr.. James Cary's for
somo time.
Miss IIeaaio I.cnnr is doing very vel,
considering tho thirteen years illness she
has had to contend with. She Is still in
procarious condition.
Mr.. Charley Snollings has moved to
Pickons court house. We regret to sec
him leave, but hopo for his SUCCESS in his
now homo.
Mr.. w. r. Hall has had series of i'll
nesses.
A worry uncommon buryng took place
at tho colored folks cemetery last weok,
Old Uncio Andy Singleton and daughter
Lucy wero buried side by sido at tho
samo timo. Everybody thought well of
them. NUTEwINa.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23

RETURN, S. c., February 2O.-Rev. J.
M. Sanders filed tho pulpit of tho Bap-
tist church at Return last Saturday and
Sunday.
For tho last fow weeks business has
beon paralyzcd by the fearful condition
of tho public roads. Tho roads to mar
lsct arc impossible and their condition
is not on account of any neglect Of road
officers, Mr.. A. Lay, tho late Supervisor,
and his Township Commissioners, who
y"vu tho roads all rooc,nable attention
and work, but b, rain, snow and freezes
tho whole has been lost. The roads that
were worked tho best, noar town, arc
now in tho worat condition. Thoro has
been moro rain fallen in the last two
months than was ovor known by tho
oldest citizens.
We learn that tho mail carrier from
Seneca to Eowry gave up his vehicle and
took it Oh horseback, then ho gave up his
horse and took it afoot on tho cross-ties
of tho Southern Railroad. But Mr.. W.
j. Board, tho daryman, makes his trips
| carrying % or 30 gallons of milk daily
from Seneca on the new road, which is
about two fcot under the old one.
We note letter in tho COURIER, writ
ten from Columbia, in which tho writer
| declares that ho doubts if a member OF
tho Legislature could demonstrate thai
ho had earned per diem as actual good
from his labors. The body could earn q
per diem for few hours at least by the
| amendment of our road law. Raise the
| Communication tax to thrco dollars and the
| work Of hands to six days. Still at such
n law as this tho people would grumblo.
They grumblo if thoy arc taxed to work
tho roads, they grumblo if tho must work
the roads, they grumblc if the roads are
not worked, they grumblc if the tire on
vohiclcs arc narrow, and they would
grumblc if the tires must be wide, SO the
Legislature should do what is best and
lot thom grumblo ut good thing.
Mr.. l.. A. Tanncry took tho O'Clock
vestibule train this afternoon for Spar
tanburg, where he intends entering into
business. His many friends hcro regret
to lose him, but we wish him pleasure and
prosperity in his now homo. u. ]. NJ.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
Black Diamond Sparkles.

Mossrs. M. w. Coleman, r. M. Rich
ardson, F. M. Cary, G. w. Gignilliat and
II. o. Crenshaw, of Seneca; II. e. Mason,
w. +. Parker and A. Zimmerman, Of
Westminster; II. G. Strothcr, of West
Union; DR.. ID. B. Darby, +. S. Holloman,
G. w. Pratt, l. II. Harrison and II. II.
Jaynos, of Walhalla, attended tho meet
ing called Mt Anderson on Tuesday last
IN the interest of tho Black Diamond
Railroad. Delegations from othor cities
and towns along tho proposed route
woro also in attendance.
1t was decided to mako survey from
Port Royal to Anderson without delay.
Tho money to pay tho expenses of tho
surveying corps WAS pledged by the
cities and towns South of Anderson. A
survey was made several years ago from
Anderson via Townvillo and Wcstmin-
stor to tho Georgia line. This will be
sont in to tho authorities of tho Black
Diamond systom for consideration. A
survey will also be made North of An
derson by tho towns of Pondlcton,
Seneca, West Union and Walhalla,
South from Anderson two lines will also
bo run, one via Greenwood. another via
Abbovillo. A doop interest is mani
tested in tho proposed enterprise by tho
people of our State, and it may be taken
for granted that they will do their full
share to got the road. 1t Is sincerely to
be hoped that tho scheme may not tor.
inmate in failure. The surveys can be
mado at comparatively small cost, tho
big money will bo required to build and
equip tho road. The estimate is 500
100000. This is a largo sum and the
purpose is to got it in London. Hon. r..
NJ. Dickson is there now as the iinancicr
of tho enterprise. Ho has not yet sue
cecdcd i'll raising the money, but hopes
to do so, and so do wc
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
The Legislature.

Tho General Assembly has adjourned
after being in session about six weeks. Its
deliberations arc marked more by what it
refused to do than by what it did. In
orr Judgment there has been much wis
dom exhibited in non~action at this
time. There were several changes of
laws, in our opinion, that ought to
have been made that were not; still there
have been many bills killed which mover
ought to have found their way before tho
body. Taking; all together We feel that
tho assembly has done we'll.
Tho session has been almost entirely
devoid of factional feeling; no unplcas-
antncss has been exhibited, and vory
little personal abuse has been indulged
III. Old alignmcnts seem to have given
way to now and better motives. The
good of the State has been moro con-
sidored, irrespective Of faction, and this
is n feature for congratulation.
While little has been accomplished in
tho way of onacting new laws, much
good sense has been shown in killing
bills proposed which would have accom-
plishcd no purpose and cncumbcrcd the
statutes and confused the law.
In all something like $50 bills were in
troduccd, and of this number it is safe
to say that not more than 100 will find
their way into the statutes.
The General Assembly spent several
days in discussing tho dispcnsary law,
which will, to all appearances, result in
no change. This we think unfortunate,
for wo feel that any county desiring to
prohibit tho sale of whislcy in it's bor-
dcrs should be permitted to do so. And
again we think that some law is neces-
Bary to prevent tho corrupting influences
of amasscd whiskoy. Tho lobbying of
tho State Board Of Control in the Gene
raj Assembly is disgraccful
There was nothing donc with the
County Government law except tie pas
sage of an act explaining it's terms and
porfecting it.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
Women Should Know 1t.

Manywomen suifor untold agony and
misery because tho nature of their dis
case is not correctly understood. They
have been led to believe that womb tro,t-
bio or female weakness Of some sort is
responsible for tho many ills that bcset
wOmankind.
Neuralgia, nervousness, headache,
puffy or dark circles under tho oyes,
rheumatism, n dragging pain or dull
ache In tho back, weakness or bearing
down sensation, profuso or scanty supply
of urine, with strong odor, frequent dc
sire to pass it, with scalding or burning
sensation, sediment in it aftor standing
in bottle or common glass for twenty four
hours, arc signs of kidney and bladder
trouble.
The above symptoms are often attrb-
utcd by tho patient herself or by her
physician to female weakness or womb
trouble. Hence 80 many fail to obtain
relief, because they aro treating, not tho
disease itself, but n reflection of tho pri-
mary cause, which is kidney trouble.
In fact, women rs well as mon arc
made miserable with kidney and bladder
trouble, and both need tho same remedy.
DIR. kilmer'R Swamp Root is tho great
discovery of tho eminent kidney and
bladder specialist, and is easy to got at
any drug store for fifty cents or onL dol
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23

OAKwAY, February 20.-Rov. II. II.
Dagnall preached an instructive sermon
at the Oakway Methodist church Sunday.
Mr.. Otis Waldrop, of Texas, is visiting
his mother, Mrs. Lommons, of this place.
Mr. Grundy Hill and daughter, Miss
Mary, was visiting tho family of Prof.
jennings, last week.
Misses Mimic Patterson and Selma
Marot visited tho Misses Rooder at South
Union from Friday until Sunday. They
report having n nice timo.
Misses Bcllo and .Iia Bearden visited
the family of Mrs. j. NJ. Reeder Friday
night.
Mr.. Will Finley and sister, Miss Min
mic, wore visiting friends in our town
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. ". S. Haley was visiting friend
in Georgia Sunday. We heard he IL 60
ing to bring his friend to South Carolina
in the near future.
We think there must DO some attrac-
ton in the country below here from tho
way one of our boys has been going.
School is getting on nicely under the
management of Profs jennings and Nc
Guiro. Thoy arc holding reigns over ono
hundred scholars.
The entertainment, given at tho resi-
donco of Mr.. and Mrs. James Brown, was
enjoyed by all who attended and went
homo wishing that Mr.. Brown would re-
member thom again in tho future. l
think all Of the boys got home safe; VIC
didn't hear of any danger happening to
them.
Miss Anna Bearden is suffering with
neuralgia, but wo hopo she will soon be
better again.
Mr.. w. II. Grubbs, of Fair Play, spent
tho day with Mr.. j. w. Bearden Monday.
Mr.. Vester Bcarden attended church
at T0wnville Sunday. CuUMs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
A Fearful Hurrldan.

n OLD PICKBNs, February 2l.--As s you
ask for nows from different seotibns OF
the county, ! will write you Of the fear
FIJI stoSsG, % hurricane #kic.s passs:.
through this section on lost Thursday
morning, the 10th instant. >, =.
A great deal Of fine timber on tue
Keith, Leo, Norton, Cary aud Moser
places was destroyed, hundreds Of treos,
two andp three feet in circumference
being uprooted and blown down.
The kitchen of Mn John Mcclellan,
on Mrs. Carey's plaoe, was blown down
and contents destroyed or blown away.
A barn on tho place of G. w. Moser
was blown down and corn orb uh-
rooted. .. .... ....
MIR. Tom Biter's stables on tho Keith
place wore uDroofed. -' '-'.
Dir. Luther Richardson's stables came
near being destroyed by falling timber,
his mules making q narrow escape.
Some outbuildings on the Powers
place, am informed, wero badly dam
aged.
No ono hurt 80 far rs know.
Old people say they have mover seer
suoh destruction of timber.
Snow foil here on tho 18th to the deptl
of four inches.
Mr.. Richard CAN'T, who resides on tho
Keith place, above old Pickons, one night
last weeek had the misfortune to loso hi.
| dwelling by accidental fire and a consido
rable portion Of its contonts.
Mr.. Edward CAN'T and son Carlos art
spending most Of thoir time in the noun
tains above Salon, operating shingl,
mill in company with Mr.. Bowers. The.
propose floating their shingles dowl
Kcowoe River by boat or raft to railroad
1t is to bo hoped wo will now hav,
somo fair weather, as tho farmers hav'
done nothing 80 far. L.H.C.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-02-23
All Troops to Go Out.

WASHINGTON, February 2l.-Tho war
department assured tho following state
mont to-day.
Orders havo been given for the muster
ing out of tho following volunteer regi-
ments:
At Savannah, Third Georgia, Batter
rics A, B, G, d Maine artillery, I'd Now
York volunteers, 202d Now Jorsoy.
The New York volunteers at their pre-
sent camps at Augusta, Ga, and Green
villo, S. G.
Third Alabama, Third Connecticut,
Fifth Massachusetts, 35th Michigan, 18th
Minnesota, Fourth New Jorsoy, 2O1st
Now York, 203d New York, Tenth Ohio,
First Rhode Island, Second West Vir-
ginia.
This order discharges all tho volun-
teers remaining in tho United Statos.
Tho orders issued to-day will muster
out about 10000 volunteer troops, in
Guiding all such troops now in camp in
tho United States and tho Sd Georgia, ut
Neuvitas; 202d New York, ut Gnanaiay,
and four batteries of Maine artillery, now
at Havana. They will bo mustered out
at Savannah. This will reduce tho army
strength to 10000 mon, of whom sc, 600
arc stationed in Cuba. All tho volunteer
troops in Porto Rico have been previously
discharged and the only volunteers still
in tho service are either in tho Philip
pines or Cuba. No action will DO takon
with regard to those troops until Con-
gross acts upon tho pending measures for
tho reorganization of tho regular army.
The onactmont of tho Hull bill, tho war
department says, will result In tho mus
tcr-Out of all tho remaining volunteers.