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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
ORAToRY IN TRENTON.
Students of Three Schools Engage in
 Contest.

Students of Three Schools Engage fin Contest.
 Brewton, May 2-(Special. )-School enthusiasm is running high in Brew ton today.
 Yesterday afternoon the track teams of the Barton Academy of Mobile. the Pensacola Classical School and the Brewton Collegiate Institute. met in a field meet, with Professors Walter Sanford, J. K. ormond and R. P. Wills as the coaches respectively Pensacola was in splendid trim, con sequently won seven first places, with l Brewton taking three firsts straight out and tieing with Barton Academy | for the fourth. The second and third places were equally won.
 Last night the oratorical contest among the three schools took place in the institute hall before hundreds of enthusiastic spectators. Professor H. H. Holmes. principal of the CoIle- giate Department of the Brewton Col legiate Institute. acted as master ot ceremonies and introduced the orators. V Phillips, of Pensacola, delivered an eloquent address upon The South Yesterday; The South Today" Louis Goodhue, of Mobile. spoke on '"rhe Public High School" James M. Davison, Jr., of Brewton. completed the first trio with a beauti- fui oration on George Washington" After a solo by little Miss Eleanor Davlson, Pensacola's second orator. w. Anderson, spoke on our Duty to Cu- ba."
 Samuel Cup. of Mobile. delivered an oration on "The Possibilities of The American Boy"
 The last of the second trio of ora- tors was the other of Brewton's twin orators of the Sophomore Class, Reed CT Morris, who spoke on Alabama"
 While the committee of judges. Rev. E. c. Moore, of Jackson: Professor w. i W. Watts, of Pollard. and Rev. A. Ar ! mold Ross. of Brewton. were formu- lating their verdict. Professor Walter Sanford of Mobile. after a splendid address. delivered the badges of dis l tinction to the athletic victors.
 Misses Harold. Robbins. Arnold and Davison rendered an appropriate quar- tette. after which Professor Holmes introduced Rev. Mr Moore, who sn- nounced the verdict. giving to James M. Davison. Jr. of Brewton. third place. Samuel Cap. of Mobile, second place. and Mr/Davison's young col league ReedeI Morris, first place.
 This mornhg at 10 o'clock Brewton and Pens1 foia crossed ,,.i bats in prac- score of ~f1 to 10 favoring Brewton.
 Supe. fttendent Wills announces that his e thnmencement will occur May 2I Miss Susan Mae Smith and Stephen A. Dou4Aas will complete their courses ami read essays. Miss Smiths subject bc4ng From the Marsh the Lily Gfows" and MT. Douglas thesis be. i6g 'The Heritage of the South"
 / Dr. Neander NJ Wood, now of Mont romery. late Chancellor of the South western Presbyterian University, will deliver the baccalaureate address.
 At 8 o'clock tonight the High School girls banquetted the R. c. l., athletes and orators. together with their friends thus closing the eventful week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Engagement Announced.

Mrs. William Barnesmore Pape an. nounces the engagement of her daugh- ter Hazel, to Mir. Frederick Lee Grown. the wedding to take place at the Central Presbyterian Church, on Wednesday, June g.
 This engagement will be received with great deal of interest by a large circle of friends, as Miss Pape who Is a typical blonde and a pretty girl, has many friends to wish her happiness, as has also Mir. Crown. who Is the Mobile. Manager of the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company, and though of Berryville. Va. has made his home in Mobile for the past three years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
mARrsE NEWS.

Port Eads. La, May s2,--Arrived: Steamers Tiogo tBritish) McDonala, Sunderland: Oracabessa (British) Lar sen. Bocas del Tofo; Pic TX (spanish) Gibernau Barceiona via Malaga, Ha- vana. etc; Caribbee tBritish) Ellis, Matanzas; Capac tBritish) Simpson. Tocopilla, via Coronel.
 Sailed: Steamers Antilles (Ameri- can) Woodward. New York: Excelsior fAmerican) Birney. Havana; Morgan (American) Thompson. Tampa via Mo. bile: Rosina (British) Perry. Ceiba and Tela; Marietta di Giorgio (yorwegian1 Johnsen Ceiba: Ellis fNorwegfan) Ir- gems. Colon; Blueflelds (Norwegian) Sorensen. Port Limon; Sarah (Britishl l Ford, Glasgow; schooner Harry K Fooks (American) Hall. Frontera.
 New Orleans, La. May 2.-Clearede Steamers viator (Norwegian) Olsen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

noon. complimentary to Mrs. Lewis Garrett. of New York.
 Mrs. Bailey Thomas returned this morning from trip to New York
 Mir. and Mrs. cieland Smith and Mir. and Mrs. R. H wilkie left tonight for Memphis.
 Miss Marie Bush is In New Orleans for a short stay.
 Mrs. Virginia Clay Clopton will leave Monday for her home in Hunts vile.
 Mir. T. G. Bush of New Orleans. was in the city for a few days during the week.
 pr. Goode will leave on Saturday for Washington.
 Mrs Anglin, who has been visiting Mrs. J. T. Schley, will leave on Mon day for Birmingham. and after short
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Tn. nfacar,Ia Meet.

Miss Mabel Heustis was hostess for the Discards this afternoon and besides the members invited as substitutes Mrs. Charles Hall, Mrs. Polk of New Orleans, Mrs. Ferguson of Montana and Mrs. Lewis Garrett of New York. The prizes were hand embroidered card-cases and after the games an ice course was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Membership Tea at Y. w. O. A.

Yesterday afternoon was a charming one in the annals of the Y. W. C. A |, as they entertained at a delightful tea for the old and new member and also for number of the friends of both The rooms were pretty with ferns and daisies and Mrs. Tebbitts and Mrs. Leftwich sang charmingly during the reception hours. The heads of the committees in charge were Miss Kate Moon, Music; Mrs. Bartee. Decorations, and Mrs. Crocker, Refreshments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
shakenpeare CIuh.

The Shakespeare Club was out in large numbers for the meeting this morning at the residence of Mrs. c. J. Torrey.
 The roll call today was answered by Current Events, and the rest of the meeting was given up to review of the play, Measure for Measure"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Hoods SarsapariIla A Great Public Necessity
 PROVEN BY THE THOUSANDS

benefited needed in the Spring housed blood during appetite feel tired and all Impoverished number red
  and fail and debility results You Purff RevaIze blood and this the Hoods Sapara such necessity this time of
 all ailments that tired feeling dizzy sensation dim of headache well and reruphon cfofua
 Ito medicine with results Mas M Needham Mass
 Feeng"I sap in MNYJ.B BAKER, Hortonvne, Mass honest desire aid and will d Get today and sharpen appetite
 Hoods to genuine and reliable
 MM anmakngne whndsda a aAye A9RG2%2nG GamneH sms 8 h " mwntbvm nesTtof
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

l.. Y. c. Dance.
 The l.. Y. c. Society. composed of about thirty-five girls. gave their first dance at German Relief Hall last night. There were large number of invita- tions issued and accepted so that the hall was we'll filled when the Society marched in. Their costumes, which were unusually pretty. represented flow CT girls, gypsies. and other fancy char acters. Punch was served through out the evening and the committees to whom so much of the success of the af- fair was due. were floor committee in mask, and reception committed Hor- ace Shepard, general chairman: Rus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
nErn. I.lttIe Entertains.

The many attractive strangers who sible for a number of the pretty spring entertainments.
 yesterday afternoon Mrs. Imogen Little entertained at a charming bridge in honor of Mrs. Lewis Garrett, of New York, Mrs. Gowen Fergusdn, of Montana, and Mrs. Ang1fn. of Flor ence. There were six tables of play CTS who fully appreciated and enjoyed the pretty picture formed by the Eas- ter lilies and daises and the fair hon. orses who wore becoming gowns and hats. Mrs. Garrett in black net over white with touches of blue and large white chip hat with pink roses. Mrs. Ferguson in an embroidered pink null with hat of white. and masses of pink sweet peas and Mrs. Anglin in a white lingerie dress over pink with white hat trimmed in white plumes.
 The prizes, fancy heads, done in water colors and framed in gold, were won by Mrs. Elmo Davison, Mrs. oar rett and Mrs. Anglin. After the games delicous refreshments of salads and ices were served to the guests in the dining room where the table had for its centre piece an empire bas- ket of white wicker filled with daises and ferns, the tall handle being orna- mented with a large bow of yellow satin the long ends of which fell to the table and ended in another bow which rested on the white centerpiece. Crystal dishes held the cakes and bon hons which were all in white and the charming taste of the hostess was reflected throughout every point of this delightful affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

will occupy the pulpit at the First Christian church. At fo:45 a. m. his subject will be Rock and Sand" at ?. m he will address women only; at ?. m. he will talk of "Ths Divinity of Christ"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Msn waatea in Mississippi win Not
 nNfuru. He5sf


 Mobile. May 2.--(SpeciaD--Deput Sheriff Charles Cherry yesterday ar rested (. S. Huggins. wanted at GuiI pretenses.
 Sheriff Reed. of Harrison county, Mississippi. arrived here this morning but Huggins refused to go pack with- out a reauisition. Sherin Reed went home and will return later with the papers.
 Deputy Sheriff John T. Brown re- turned this morning from New Orleans with Nose Cole. a negro. wanted for the killing of a negro named Ed. liar ris September g., 1907.
 Cole was located in New Orleans by Sheriff Cazalas.
 Deputy Sheriff Thomas Murray this morning arrested Kristaan Nygaard, ]. Johannessen. and Brick Johannessen. deserters from Norwegian vessel and today returned them to their vessel at Scranton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Afternoon Tea Club.

The Thursday Afternoon Tea Club met this afternoon with Mrs r. D Bondurant. but only the members Mrs. Frank Inge, Mrs. Waterman. Miss Bestor, Miss Russell, Mrs. Dun lap and Mrs George Vaughan. were present to enjoy the pretty Easter Ill., les which ornamented the tea la hle and the gracious hospitality of this charming hostess
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Annual Election D. A. R.

The business meeting of the Mobile Chapter. D. A. R., at the Cawthon Hotel yesterday afternoon, consisted of an election for officers for the ensuing year, and the reading of a report by the Regent, Mrs. Joseph Tucker, on the meeting of the Continental Con- gress in Washington last week.
 The only move of importance made at the Congress was the bonding of Continental Hall in order to insure the completion of this handsome building.
 A beautiful clock was presented to Che Hall by one of the Baltimore Chap ters. The officers elected yesterday were: Regent Mrs. Joseph St. George Tucker, reelected; Vice Regent. Mrs. Charles Shawhan, reelected; Corre- spending Secretary, Miss Gertrude Wilkins; Recording Secretary, Mrs, James O. Smith; Registrar. Mrs. J. B. Harvey; Historian, Mrs. Frank Happer:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
PennncoIn Bark Anhore.

MonteVidIO May 2-Ihe Swedish bark Svanhid. from Pensacola. Janu- ary 14. for Buenos Ayres. is ashore on EnRlish Bank. The captain and a part of his crew have been landed at Maldonado. Uruguay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
A RALLY FOR LYONS
POLITICAL MEETIN HELD |,
 BrENvILLE SQUARE.
Major Prince Presfdes ana Present, the speakers--Hudget cf News
 from the Gulf

Mobile. May 2.--(speciai. )--The Ly- ons forces held a rally at Bfenviiie Square tonight. using the stand erected for the Good Government Club speak CTS Thursday.
 The stand was saily decked with flags and bunting and brass band helped draw the crowd.
 Major S. T. Prince presided opening the meeting w3th short but pointed reference to the issues involved and introducing the speakers.
 The speakers were Col. E. l.. Rus sell, Hon. D. M. Robinson. Hon. P. J. Lyons. Hon. T.. T. Inge, Hon. Jules E. Afford and Hon. B B Boone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Truxiiio an dCeiba: Nor fNorwegian) odfjeli. Vera Cruz via Tampicc.


 Mobile. Ala. May z.--Arriveds Steamers Sabine, Mcintosh. New York; Alabama tNorwegian) Gjerme. Puerto Cortez: Harald fNorwegian) Tehr. Puerto Cortez; schooner Isaac T. Camp bell. waldeman, Caibarien.
 Cleared: steamers Hispania (Nor- wegian) Stickier. Port Limcn: Ala bama CNorwesianD Gjerme. Puerto Cor tes: Harald tNorwegian) Fehr. La Ceiba.
 Galveston, Texas, May 2.--Arrfved: Steamers, Wanderer, fBritish) Hunter. Cartegena Diagna, {German) Bona -... Vera Cruz; Galveston lNorwcgfaS Bryde, cienfuegos (previously report ed. Patten, New York: LAmpass (Ameri- nan) Johnstone. New York: Galveston. lNorwegian) Bryde. Havana and Ma asais Sailed: steamers Fl vaiie. tAmeri- cas) Pattep. New York; Lampass (American) Johnston, New York; Fert (ItaIian) Genanoia. Barcelona and Gen. ca; Cayolargo (British) Davey, Aai- borg; Helgoiand, (German) Meyer heine. Bremen: Author. (British) Kearne, Bremen: Schooner Francis M (American) Hagen. Port Tampa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
DHsCoNTrNUED.

The sale If lots fn Greenwood on the present monthly payment ana 10 inter-
 est plnn will bs discontinued about
 Suns T.. if
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Dr. Jenkia.' Address.

One of the most interesting address es of the Medical College commence ment exercises was that of pr. l.. A Jenkins of Cardiff. who spoke in behalf of the Alumni Association. Dr. Jen- kinss address was to have been de- livered before the Association yester- day morning. but at the last moment it was decided to make 1t part of the evening function.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Foley is Growing.

A bank has been organized at Foley, Baldwin County, to be known as The State Bank of Foley. J. A. Ruhn, late of Chicago. is President, and the cap- ital stock is $25 900.
 The Consumers Supply Company of Foley, is erecting an ice plant with a capacity of ten tons per day. The plant will represent an investment of s20. 900.
 Foley is in the southern part of Baldwin County, but Is within Mobiles commercial district and all progress there Is of interest to Mobiles mer- chants and banks,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Mny Dsy ceIebratea.

May DAy CGkeUr0teUs May Day was celebrated at the sev- celebration as a rule consisted of rec
 itations and speeches. At Barton Acdaemy Miss Neva Shii- Tito was chosen queen and crowned In regular form. The coronation speech was made by the ex-queen, Miss Hazel Cook.
 The maids of honor were: Misses Lucille NJ. Zelnicker, Min Carlton Lil-
 Han Toulmin. Adelaide John, Melville
 Tucker, Edith Scott, Jenny Montgom-
 cry and Annie Barrett. Gen. wm. E. Mickle. Adjutant of the U. c. V. is in Mobile spending the weeks end with his family. Gen eral Mickle is encouraged by progress in the arrangements for the approach ing reunions of the Veterans. He is working hard to have every camp rep
 resented and by as large a delegation
 as possible
 Sheriff and Mrs. Frank Cazalas left on the steamer Liberty this afternoon for Bladon Springs for a stay of sev- eraI weeks. The Sheriff has been in poor health for several months and
 the trip is talS%n on his physician's ad- vice.
 The May term of the United States | District Court will open Monday. May
 4. at noon. A grand jury will be em- | panneled in the District Court. Mrs. A. w. EIlysor and Miss Ethel | Brooke of Citronellc were in Mobile
 today enroute to Fairhope. Mir and Mrs R. J. Dunlap left last
 night Tor Demopolis. where they will
 spend the months of May and June. l toficer Paul Rapport of Montgomery
 returned home today after a visit of
 several days ini Mobile. Capt. Thomas J. Ford today took the
 oath as commanding officer of Company
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
wnrden-schuItn Wedding.

News comes of the marriage in Nav Orleans or Wednesday of two Mohil ians, Mrs. |. A. Schultz and Mir. John K Worden.
 The ceremony was performed at the Third Presbyterian Church by Rev George Chimney. and only a few inti- mate friends were present at the mar riage. after which Mir. and Mrs. WOF- den returned to their home in Mobile.
 Mrs. Schultz is a daughter of Mra William R. Walker and Mir. Worden is an official in the Department of Com merce and Labor of the United States Immigration Service.
 Both are very popular with a large circle of friends. who join in wishing them long life and happiness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
HUoGrNs ARRESTED.

B, Lcmax Rifles, A. N. O., to which he was elected several weeks ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

~- @-tfs <,ra-S -rp Tss N sell Hollinger, Brunita Alvarez, George Tunstall. Harold Reed and VIII Hie- ronymus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

Excursion tickets for the Fama NacionaI
 on sale at all cigar stands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

The world is under obligatfo nto that type of mind which does not idly drift and take things for granted. but which insistentiy catechises for the why and wherefore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
News of Mobile Society
L. Y. c. Dance.

Treasurer. Miss Fannie Hopper: Chap
 lain. Miss Meta Thompson, reelected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Mobile Church Services foda,

Mobile. May 2. ---(Specisl) )--Rev w. E. J. Cox. pastor of the St. Francis street church will preach Sunday at both services at that church II a. m. and D. m.
 pr. Martin. of Seattle. Washington,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

Mrs. George M. Luce returned this week from New York and Washington. where she has been the recipient of much social attention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

Mrs. Julian Walters VIII give q large bridge party on Tuesday after
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

pr. William Mastin is in Richmon Va, for a short stay.
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visit there, win return to her home fir Florence, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
SOCIAL CALENDAR.

Monday. Hamilton Whist Club-Mrs. Henry Reception at cawthon Vineyard at 3:so ?. m. for Mrs. Kelly and Miss Gordon.
 Annual election of oficers, Council of Jewish Woman. s:so ?. m, Bnai Sftn aa'i' Tuesday.
 Tuesday Bridge-Mrs. E. D. Bondu- < rant.
 ry-Makers' Card club-Miss Ger tis Schwarz.
 Afternoon Tea ciub-1Mrs. Palmer Bridge for Mrs. earrstt-Mrs. Julian
 Wednesday.
 Tea---Mrs, W. N. Hunter, to [. in honor Mrs. Arthur Shirley Benn.
 D. A R. social meeting. ?. m.-- Mrs. James o. smith and Mrs. John B. Harvey.
 Discards-Mrs. F.. c. Hughes
 Phiiomathic Club-Miss Alice Fra Afternoon Tea club--Mrs. R. V. Century Book club-cawthon Hotel. Knockers-afiss Virginia Sims
 Thursday. Picnic at Yacht C1ub-Members Thursday Bridge Club.
 Young Matrons' Card c1ub-Mrs. Maurice NJ Meyer.
 Bowling club--Miss oline Mcwn- Ham.
 800 Card olub---Mrs. Herbert Turner. West End Bridge Ciub--Mrs. W. P. Williamson.
 Fortndghtly Reading cuS-'Mrs. L.
 Friday.
 Pivot Bridge club--Mrs. shelton Sims. 3:3o ?. m.
 Reading Cfub--Mrs Stanley Herndon. Do-As-You-Please Club--Mrs. Inge Selden.
 Shakespeare Club---Mrs. c. J. Torrey. In Honer of Mrs. Ernest PIanck. Mobile. May 2.--(Speccial.) )--This week saw the return of the radiant end lovely spring brides and one of the nmnber. Mrs. Ernest Planck. was cnmplimented this afternoon with tea given in her honor by Mrs. W. K. Syson.
 Society was out in large numbers for elz3s pretty affair and Mrs Syson and Mrs Pfanek were assisted in receiving hF Mre. Harris Vaughan and Mrs. Dew Areaux Lake. Mrs. Syson looked the embodiment of spring in her dress of green and white silk and Mrs. Planck WIZ QAhONt1nly pAVtty tI hDA WC1thAA6 gown of white Swiss and lace. The reception rooms of the home were profusely decorated in flowers and plants. Clusters of Easter li1ies were used in the living room. sweet peas in the tea room and daisies in the dln- tng room.
 The punch bowl placed on the spac- ious galley and presided over by Mrs. E Fl. Adams. was decorated with garland of pink dahlias and ferns.Ss Tn the library, or tea room. Mrs. yunius Woolf and Mrs. E. P. Fearn presided at the tea table. which gilt tered with silver, masses of sweet peas and candelabra with pink shades and candles and the two attractive girls, Miss Louise vass and Miss Rosa Coates, served the tea.
 In the dining room. where Mrs. Heustis Fonde and Mrs. St. George Tucker held sway, assisted by Misses kaida Billups Kate Crawford. Margaret Lake and Maggie Du Bose of Gadsden, the table was set with lovely glass and baskets of daisies.
 The beautiful afternoon was propi- tious for callers and among the large number Of guests many pretty spring gowns were noted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03
Announcements and Personal Note,

Mrs William Hunter will entertain A number of her married friends at q tea on Wednesday afternoon. in honor of Mrs. Benn-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

noon. complimentary to Mrs. Lewis Garrett. of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

Capt. Thomas U. Ford today took the oath as commanding officer of Company
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

New Orleans, La. May 2.-C1earede Steamers viator (Norwegian) Olsen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

Mrs. Bailey Thomas returned this morning from a trip to New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

Mrs. A. w EIlysoE and Miss Ethel Brooke of Citronellc were in Mobile today enroute to Fairhope.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

Mir. and Mrs. R. J. Dunlap left last night Tor Demopolis. where they will spend the months of May and June.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

The May term of the United States District Court will open Monday. May 4. at noon. A grand jury will be em- panneled in the District Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

toficer Paul Rapport of Montgomery returned home today after a visit of several days ini Mobile.
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pr. Goode will leave on Saturday fo Washington.
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Miss Marie Bush is In New Orleans for a short stay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-03

Mrs. Virginia Clay Clopton will leave Monday for her home in Hunts
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Mir. and Mrs. cieland Smith and Mir. and Mrs. R. H wilkie left tonight for
The sun., 1908-06-27
y NEGRO SOLDIER MURDERED.
His Body Found In Black River Near Gen.
Grants Camp.

PINE CAMP, n. Y, June 2s.--The whole
camp was thrown into CONSERVATION this
morning by the finding OF the body OF Pri-
vate Wardon Russell, % years OF age,
member OF Company X, Twenty-fourth
Infantry, colored, floating in Black River
near Great Bend Severe bruises were on
the head and there was what appeared
to4oe deep knife wound in the side. From
every indication the man was the victim
of foul play and the officers OF the regi-
ment are making a thorough investigation
and believe they will be successful in run
ming down the man or men who did the
deed
Russell enlisted in Manila in January
two years ago. He disappeared from
camp Sunday and since then daily report
has been made that he was abseht without
leave. The body, was found In about a
foot Of water and was taken to the camp
hospital. His shirt and trousers were
covered with blood. Coroner Charles E..
Pierce Of Watertown Ii holding an autopsy
and an inquest will follow. The military
authorities desire to take care OF the inves-
tgation to be made and the Coroner Will
probably not interfere.
The New Jersey troops are now in camp
and are enjoying themselves. As yet they
have been free from man9tIvres and i'm
portant driil. They are axiously waiting
to get into the manRuvres- and important
slSirmishes, particularly the Essex cavalry
men with their fine horses. One OF the
men said to-day that the mosquitoes down,
in his State had those at the camp trimmed
in quantity quality and style. Tomorrow
will be inspection for the troops. 1t ia
rumored here that Secretary Of War Luke
next few days. Gen. Grant will not con-
firm the report.