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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

A horse was stolen from Chas.
Dablow, of Synnes, one night last
week. The last heard from the thief
was at Donnelly where he spent three
Or four hours the day after the
stealing occurred, since which no
trace of him can be obtained. A man
supposed to be the same one, called
at Delahunt Bros. the same morning
and took breakfast there.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
Notice Of all births and deaths hap.

Notice Of all births and deaths hap.
pening in this village since January
lst 1885 should be given to the Viii
lage Recorder on or before January
10th 1886: The duty Of giving this
notice is a duty imposed by the stat.
utes of this state upon parents. house
holders and others; and neglect to
perform this duty for u period Of
I thirty days after the occurrence OF Il
birth or death is punishable by fine.
According to our statutes "parents
shall give notice to the clerk Of their
city or town of the births aud deaths
of their children; every householder
shall give like notice Of every birth
and death happening in his house; the
oldest person next of kin shall give
such notice Of the death Of his kim
dred; The area of
our village has become SO large that
a personal enquiry at each house is a
task requiring the unnecessary con-
sumption of great deal of time.
The recording Of births and deaths
is very important matter and the
notices required by law should be
given. The persons whose duty it is
to give notice of births and deaths
may save themselves trip to the
Court House by dropping into the
post office notice directed to the
Village Recorder. In case of births
the notice should state date Of births,
name Of child liz it have any. the
sex and color of the child, the
names and places of birth of the pa.
rents. the occupation of the father of
the child. In case of deaths, the |
notice should state the date of death,
the name of the deceased, the sex,
the color. the condition whether
single, widowed or narried). the age.
the place of birth, the names and |
place of birth of the parents, the |
disease or cause of death.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

On Thursday last Mr.. j.. D. Goods
team took advantage Of an opportu.
nifty offered them, to take 4 little ex.
ercise. They did SO in a highly un-
dignlfied manner and enlivened the
weary monotony of every day life on
the streets for few minutess No
damage done.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
FaYmaYs Alliancas

All members Of the Farmers Town
Alliance OF Stevens County, will
please meet at the court house in
Norris on Wednesday Dec. 10th. at
o'clock p. m. to transact business of
the Alliance and for united action
on subject of horse thieves.
DARLINGTON PHEtps; Pres't.
M. FINNEaAN, Vice Pres't.
L. j. SCHLoTTMAN. Sec'y.
Stevens County Farmers Alliance.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

The mmebers OF the Excelsior Band
were treated to an elegant oyster sup.
per by Messrs A. Youngquist and
John Carney on Friday evening.
They assembled at the Office of John
House and enjoyed a most pleasant
ovnniuo
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Thanksgiving was pleasant day
and was appropriately observed in
Morris. All the business houses
were closed and services were held at
some of the churches. In the eve
ming nearly all turned out to attend
either the show or dance, or both. In
the afternoon a pleasant time was had
at the lake turkey shooting. and the
day passed off as happy holiday.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
pox tost.

A brown, rather curley-haired dog
with tan on throat and legs, rather
bushy tail and small ears. Answers
to name of Carl. Missed since Sun.
day Nov. 22d. A reward will be paid
for his return to me.
d. r. SUTHERLAND:
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

List of Letters.
Advertised at Morris, Stevens Co.:
MINI, Nov. 80, 1885.
f. H. Chester.
Ole Christensen:
Clara Mathiason Hollo.
j. j. Johnson.
j: Ludewfg.
Hans Hanson Sir.
Joseph O'HanIOn.
Hermann Quade.
jno Sloan.
Persons calling for the above VII
please say "A jvert;std =
M. L. TonPEY, p. M.
CONG now before the rush and
select Holiday gifts at Woodward's.
Pure back Wheatfiour to be 1iad at
Spurs.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
Young Ladies Boarding
AND DAY SCHOOL.
Sisters of Mercy
CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART.
Morris, Minnesota.

This new institution, lately estab-
lished in Morris, Stevens County,
Minnesota. is situated in a healthy
and delightful spot, near Lake Crys-
TIL; ADD has for its object. the train
ing OF young ladies in all the BRAN
ches of refined and useful educa.
ton.
The school year has two sessions Of
five months each. The first com.
mencing ii Monday in September.
The second the first Monday in Feb
ruary.
TERMS PER SESSION.
Board and Tuition in English bran
cles, bed and bedding, $50. 90
Frnch, 800
Pms, Pencils and Ink 80
Lessons on Organ or Piano per term
OF 90 lessons, $1,000
Use of instruments 200
Vocal Lessons lprivate) per session 1000
Vocal IS in Class 600
d. awing 1000
Painting in oil or water colors 1000
Flowers in wax 500
Flowers, paper or muslin 500
Wax fruit and moulds 500
All kinds of plain and fancy work fought
Tree Oh charge 10 Those atteuulnS the DOafulu8
or day school,
DAY PUPlLS-TERNS PER SESSION.
Senior Glass $500
junior class, LIST division 400
Junior class, end division $50
Pens, pencils and ink 50
A private class of fancy work will be taught
to those who do not attend school, on Satur.
days-per month, $500.
Books, materials for painting, drawing and
fancy work, sold at reasonable prices.
Payments made at all times in ad.
vance.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
P A T E. n T S.
TRADE MARKS and COPY

CAVEATS, TRADE MARKS and COPY
RIGHTS
Obtained, and all other business in the U. S.
Patent Office attended to Tor Moderate Fees.
Our Office is opposite the U. S. Patent Of
flee, aud we can obtain Patents H. l-ss time
than those remote from Washington.
patentability free of charge; and we make no
charge unless We ,btain patent.
We refer here to the Postmaster, sthe Supt
of Money Order Div, and to officials of the
U. S. Patent Office. For circular, advice,
terms and references to actual clients in your
own State or county, write to
G.. A. SNOW g. co.
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, D. C
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Mr.. J. D. Kayser and family have
removed to Larimore. D. r. He
will be missed in his community as a
good neighbor and enterprising
farmer. Mr.. VIM. fagen will carry
on his farm.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Two Sharpers, "soap'' and nutshell
men. struck Browns Valley the other
day; after "doing up" a few unsus-
pecting citizens to the tune of from
IS to $25 they were arrested and
fined S25. 90 each.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

A social dance will be given at
Berkin's Hall next Friday evening,
Dec. 4th., by The White Rose Club.
Everybody is cordially invited. Tick
cts to the dance, so cents. A good
time, no doubt. will be had.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Turkey and chicken shoots were
given at the lake Wednesday and
Thursday. To give an idea of the
craftsmanship displayed: Chickens
brought 81 90 apiece at 10 cents a
shot and turkies nearly double that
amount at the same price at 40-rods
range. Any one wishing to sell fowl
will be safe in bringing them to a
Morris shoot.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Mr.. T. M. Lowater weighed colt
for P. F. Casey. % months old that
tipped the beam at 1885 hounds.
Who says tibet horse.breeiing in
Stevens county does not pay.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

A highly seasoned scandalous sen.
sation is report ed from Swift county.
1t is further reported that the central
figure has flown from Justice.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

The jewelry stock, building and
fixtures of estate Of P. J. Elmquist,
deceased, is being sold at auction
yesterday. Everything is going
cheap.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

A turkey shoot will be given next
Friday afternoon at Wilfred Roberts
place, followed by a rattle and dance
in the evening. A good time is
expected,
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

A new feed mill is to be started
soon by Mr.. n. R. Spur, which he
will run in connection with the ele-
vator. All kinds of feed will be
ground at the new mill.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

There gre scores Of persons " no ere SITTER
ing from some form of blood disorder or skin
disease, su'h as Scrofula, Boils, etc., stc.
After practical test Max Buckrntin x Bro.
assel Il that Acker's blood Elixir will certain.
ly cure oil such diseases, including Syphilis
and Rheumatism. 1t is not a patent nOstru,n
but scientific preparation. They guarantee
it.
Look for Spur il yon want bar
gains IN groceries. If.
Over one million boxes OF Acker's Dyspep-
STA Tablets fOld in the past twelve months,
purely upon their merits. Why suffer with
Chronic Constipation. Dyspepsia, Sour
Stoma, h., Sick ftadache. Heartburn; and
Female Troubles. when Max Buckentin Il
Bro. offer you relief and positive cure In the
Dyspepsia Tablets. They sell them ON a
guarantee.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

DR.. Heenan will tender his resig-
nation as Auditor to the board of
county commis sioners next Saturday.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Mr.. VIM Lyons killed wild duck
in the river last Saturday. Wild
ducks November 2Sth is not bad for
northern Minnesota.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

The county commissioners will
meet next Saturday to act upon the
resignation of DR.. Keenan,, as Aud
itor, and to appoint An Auditor to
fill the vacancy.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
Notice..

The regular meeting of Morris
Loan and Building Association, will
meet Monday Dec. 7th. 1885, at 8
O'Clock P. NJ, sharp. There will be
$4,000 to loan then. The second
series of stock will be issued on that
date.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Miss Il. Bernau, an expert skater
of Fargo, will be at the rink on
Monday evening. and will give an
exhibition of trick and fancy skating.
Every body is invited to come.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Marriage licenses were issued last
week to John Hegg and Der tina NJ.
Lee, and Peter II. Albion and Chris
tina Dahlen.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Hurste, the crazy man, was sent
back to Sargent County OAK, where
the authorities will take care of him
and probably send him to the asylum
at Jamestown.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Mr.. John Benzing and Miss Addy
NJ. Comstock. Of Hancock, were mar
ried at Fairfield on the 18th ult.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Mr.. Salzer, an aged farmer near
Browns Valley, seventy years old,
fell from a wagon and broke his leg.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

The dance given by the Excelsior
Band boys, Thanksgiving night, was
we'll attended, and every body had a
good time.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Anderson of
Wheeler Station, entertained a
number of friends last Friday evening
at cards and dancing.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
Jewelry of all kinds at WOODWARD

Any one having young cows or
heifer5 for sale, will do we'll to call
on }. s. Crowley at the Farmers
Warehouse. Us CROWLEY.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Owing to the present low prices
but little wheat is being hauled by
the farmers.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Mr.. Stephen NJ. Porter and Mrs.
Platt, both of Hancock. were mar
ried last Wednesday. the 18th ult.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

The post Office is being moved
across the railroad track to the corner
on Pacific Avenue opposite the Depot.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

The game of silent euchre is played
considerably at the social gatherings
about town, of late.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

If yOu wish to buy a choice build
ing lot In Morris see me before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
FIELDER b. CHEW.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Services were held at the Congre-
gatlonal church Thanksgiving night.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

A large stock of gold pens, pencils
and tooth picks at E. B. Woodward 8.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Go to E. B. Woodward the ieweler
for holiday goods.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
Flax.
s. Steward of Hancock is
Building lots

Building Lots
l have number of choice bnilding
lots in Morris which l will sell cheap,
and upon your own terms.
FIELDER B. CHEW.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
Railroad Time Tables.
LITTLE FALLS & DAKOTA.

LITTLE FALLS & DAKOTA.
-. GOING EAST.
Leaves Morris at .7:30 a. nj.
Arrivesat Little Fails at 1l:59 p. NJ.
=, GOING West,
Leaves Little Falls at $40 p. m.
Arrives at Morris at 7:l0 p. m i.
Connecting with trains on main line, both
north and south.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Dance at Berkin's Hall to-mo FRO W
night.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Silverware of, all kinds at
e. B. WOodward's.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Mail both EAST aud west cl",t'S y.
Through mail east closes - III.
This office is cpei from : a III. 20 ) n. II
during the week, and on suudty,, tcon :
to p. N.
Mail fer Little Falls CLOSES g :: A. NJ. (:
Browns Valley at ID" !, ~
NJ L. TuRr- v 20 tn.s'
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
Band ut the rink Saturday night.

Wanted.
A good gill at the Bemis House for
second etok. Wages $3.50 per week.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
Do You Want

any Of the following articles at the
prices named, ON reasonable terms?
l ShoninEer Organ, $4,000
l Chi. Cottage Organ, style 20 $500
| " g "a 1900
Wilcox & White Organ i" 1903 10000
ALI. KINDS OF SCALES.
Postal scales, $500
Platform scales 900 lbs. $500
g counter scales 24O lbs 3.l5
Money drawers 2.25
Portable FORCES $50
Anvil and wise, combined 500
"Daisy" truck Fps
Letter press. 500
ton platform scales 7x13, 1890
Keller tanning mill, 1900
Racine tanning mill. 1000
We offer exceptionally liberal terms
in order to get the articles off our
hands. If there is any thing in the
list that you want, call ut THE Sun
Office and see us.
Follow the sidewalk down to
Spurs if you are looking for a
straight deal. til
The Greatest and Best Hair Tonic
in eXistehcb is "Jackson's witch .
can be procured at the drug stores o.
Geo. II. Munro and Max Buckentinf |
Flax.
s. Steward Of Hancock is
now prepared to receive all his |
contracted flax. Also to purchase
any fax offered for sale, and will pay |
highest market price at all times.
Flax will be received in Morris at |
Spurs Union Elevator |
where any information concerning
.he flax trade can be obtained.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Insert your Christmas ADVERTISE
mentS in THE Sun.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Go to Spurs with your cash or
ready pay and get the best. tt.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Mrs. Dye has closed out her
millinery stock.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
Money to L0an.

FARMING LANDS AND VILLAGE PROP :
ERTY FOR SALE.
All wishing to make loans on their
farms can get better time at the Reg.
lister s office, court house, than at any
other place in Stevens county. In
securing a loan farmers should be as
DESTROYS Of saving money as in Oh.
tanning any other property. BE sure
you know you are doing the best you
can before takiD loan. Ifyou wish
to buy farm You will find long list
for sale at this orflce. Ii you wish to
sell your property, call and see what
we can do for you. II YOU you wish
to exchange or convey yonr land, call
and we will look up the title to any
land in tho county free OF charge,
make all necessary deeds, mortgages.
abstracts, &C. promptly. neatly and
for 4 reasonable fee.
1t will pay you to come to the court
house. 42f
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Pure buckwheat flour to be had at
Spurs.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

Lyceum tonight at the Sisters
school house.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

GAR, q. A. J. Overton Post, No. 90.
meets the Second aud Fourth Fridays OF eac n
month, at So'elock p. m
W VI. ApLEY, Commander.
W. L. Colyer, Adjutant.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
STAGE LINE.

For Nash, Nora, Oscar Lake, H"' ''''> :.
Wantorg and Alexsndris leave. - n.s ',''
ard Saturdays at Ia M, arrives M"n'ia' :
ana Fridays at s. p. m.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
SUN 3 EAM S.

Wa y &c =, klo,r, ,c-oa,.
No. / n.,Id 90
No No ,heja 0.6.
Where is the post Office!
Schools were closed Thanksgiving.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CATHOLIC:-Rsv. WIN. lAHG1, ~" e
Mass every Sunday at 10 a ". S''""N
school every Sunday at $50 T. Ia. |e<t"'>
IL p. III.
METHODIST:-Rey. +. +. f"'" ga Ia
tor Services every Snn"i> )" .. = ~.
and 7.3o II. NJ PRAYER meeting on / "a. :''tNS.
at 1850 u. III.
CONGREG ALTON AL: Rev. \. +. No' :.
Pastor. Services every SUNDAY, at 10 =
m and 1880 p. m. Prayer meeting every
THURSDAY at 7:30 p. m.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03
SOCIETIES

GOLDEN SHEAF LODGE, A. f. a"d
An. No. 1873. Regular meetings lst aud
3rd Saturdays, each month;
B. X. RUSH, W. NJ.
E. J. JONES, Sec'y.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-03

TIT i u y. DEC. 3, l,>,. \o. 3.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-01

Chicago Markets.
The following summary Is by u. X. Plain &
Co., ST. Cloud building, Ninth and q streets.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-01
WEST WISHIyGTDS.

DrovCrs' Rest livestock sales held nj
yards two miles from Georgetown, ID. c..
Tavcnncr Bros, ptoprietors los cattle sold
attest, 81 TO 81; good, 4 TO 81; medium,
Il 10 Al; common, ~ to 81. 81 sheep and
lunbs-25O left over. Sheep at y to 3l;
lambs. to 81. 10 cows and calves, $}j 10
Sl5. Cattle brisk lambs dull.
Eleven boats loaded with coal have ar
rived since last report.
During August 800 boats carrying i3,Sl2
tons Of coal left Cumberland. The revenue
was about ST. ,0G0.
John Dorsey and James Cady were ar
rested yesterday for intoXication, George
Jackson and Alfred King for disordcrly con
duct; John Dorsey and Georgia BatsOn for
vagrnncy and -four of the school girls who
were arrested some days ago were rear
rested for contempt of court and fined $40.
Twcnty-four arrests were made yesterday
for violation Of the dog law
Temperature and condition of water at
Z a. m.--Grcat Falls, temperature, ~: con
ditiou, 81 receiving reservoir, Temperatures
IS; condition at north connection, !; condi-
ton at south connection, %; distril u'ing
reservoir, temperature, 20; condition at in
fluent gate-housc, Z; condition at cilluent
gatc-hOusC, Z.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-01
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

Colonel Fred Grant, Mrs. Grant and
Mrs. saItoris arrived In New York last even
ing. The party will remain at the hotel until
Wednesday, when Mrs. Sartors will sail for
Europe, Mrs, Grant will then 90 to Purdy's
Station, Westminster County, to visit her
son, L, S, Grant, ir.
Chief Of Police Chapman Of Middle
town came to New Haven, Conn, last night
and arrested NJ, r. Hitchcock on a charge
OF passing bogus checks, He was In the
employ Of j. +, Manning q Co., a we'll
known New York and Boston firm of law
yers. Since his arrest a number OF persons
have announced that they have been vic
timized by Hitchcock.
AT Red Bank, n. j., last night, George
Curry, in fit Of jealous rage, attempted to
kill his sweetheart, and then shot himself
through the head, dying instantly The
girls name is Susie Wescott. Curry fired
one shot at her, but the bullet struck one of
her corset steels and glanced harmlessly off
The suicide is the son of wel-knOwn and
prominent resident of Red Bank.
The Washington critic., 1885-09-01
THE ARMY AND NAVY.
Notes of Interest 10 the Service
from All Along the Zines.


The station Of Lieutenant H. o. G. ord,
Twenty second Infantry, has been changed
from Fort Hooker, Kan, TO Fort Elliott,
Tex, on account Of his health.
Captain Earl d. Thomas, Fifth Cavalry,
with Mrs. Thomas and their children, are
expected at Fort Riley, Kan, to-day, where
Captain Thomas will take station.
The remains Of the late Samuel Chase
Barncy, formerly United States Navy, who
died here last Saturday were buried yester-
day at Oak Hill Cemetery, beside those Of
his mother.
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph II, Conrad,
Twcnty-sCcond Infantry, is president, and
Lieutenant Isaac W. Littcll, Tenth lnfan-
try, iudgcadvocaic, of court convened
Monday at Fort Lyon, Colorado.
Naval orders. Lieutenant McGowan or
dcrCd TO duty at the New York Navy Yard;
Commander llayward's orders to the Naval
War College revoked; Ensign Parker
granted six months leave; Surgeon Stewart
granted one years additional leave.
Lieutenant William A. Mercer, Eighth
Infantry, who was recently relieved from
duty at the Fort Leayenworth Army School,
left there last Saturday for his post at Fort
McDcrmit, Nevada, after visit to his
home at New London, Conn.
The rumor that Captain John s. Wharton,
Nineteenth Infantry, who was recently re-
licvcd from duty as aide-dc-camp to Major
General Hancock, intends to resign rather
than join his regiment is laughed at by
amy Officers as Captain WhartOns physi-
cal condition for some time past has been
such that resignation rendered by him
would not he Of legal effect
Lieutcnants Francis g. Irwin, Second
Cavalry; Percy Il, Trippe, Tenth Cavalry:
Edwin b. Weeks, Fifth Infantry; Benjamin
Alvord, ir, Twentieth Infantry; Wilson Y.
Stampcr, Twcnty-iirst Infantry, and Charles
n. Clinch, Twenty-fourth Infantry, reported
at Lcaycnworth last Saturday as members
of the new class at the Army school Lieu
tenant Trippc is accompanied by his wife.