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Show VETERAN ON BRIDAL TOUR Maj. George A, Armes in the City, Famous Campaigner and Prominent in the Civil War. Married Charming Virginia Woman in Washington, and Has Been on Trip to Coast. Maj. George A. Armes of "Washington, D. C.. Is a guest at tho Knutsford, accompanied accom-panied by his bride, their marrlago having hav-ing taken place on February II In Washington, Wash-ington, since which time they havo been enjoying their wedding trip to tho Pacific Pa-cific coast. They went out via San Antonio An-tonio where the officer was staUoned for years, and whero he was warmly welcomed wel-comed bv his old frlonds. Mnj. Armes Is retired with tho rank of Major, but a bill Is now In Congress to give him tho rank of Brigadier-General, retired. Served With Distinction. He Is a notable campaigner, and served with distinction throughout tho Civil war. In 1SC3 ho received his brovet commission ns Major of volunteers for gallant and meritorious services during tho entire campaigns of 'ftl and '03, and In 1S77 ho received re-ceived his commission as Major for gallant gal-lant nnd morltorlous services In action at Hatcher's Run, Va , December 'J, 1S0I Slnco his retirement ho has resided in Washington. D. C . whero he Is well known and Is a familiar figure about tho public buildings and at ill national nnd social events. He Is a Virginian by birth, and his bride, formerly Mrs. "Wine of "Washington, Is also from Virginia, and is a charming woman. Will Visit Silver King. "While In "Washington Maj. Armes met Senator Kearns nnd the latter has arranged ar-ranged that tho visitors shall visit tho famous fa-mous Sliver King mine today, after which they will leavo for tho EasL A recoptlon Is being arranged for them at tho Shore-ham, Shore-ham, and the Major is also duo at tho unveiling of tho statue on Appomattox battlefield, most of tho land of which was owned by him. |