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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
ooxNrcr1curs FREE TRADE SCHOOL

TO TIC AdtIoT OF I"'
sr:Apropos Of the action Of the Kansas Legislature.
looking 10 the abolition OF the practice OF teaching OF
Free Trade in is University At Lawrence have con-
tended that Connecticut, In YALE was nursing
wiper IN rs own BOSOM 90 not MO" NhA' oo"'n's
- ,-or,ised The state In compensation for the
chatter granted but do know that the teaching o.,
FIee Trade while opposed 20 one OF the Fundamental
laws OF the land, Is also opposed 70 inc P,'t anu
present prosperity OF the state. ~ L.
NeW-York. 10, 1880
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
rHD CARyEorE LIBRARY oLOoK.

From The Pttsburg Commercial Gazette
Tho Allegheny City Property Committee met last
night and authorized the chairman OF the committee 70
enter into q eon:rnct with the r. Howard Watch and
Clock Company Boston, Mass for furnishing clock
With three bells and all appurtenances for The Carnegie
Free Library bids were opened. and the T.. Howard
Watch Company were found 10 be the lowest Their
price was s3z76. The clock viii be placed In the tower
fo< feet above the street. and tho three bells In tbs cone OF
tho above. The face OF the clock win feet
inches IN dianaeter made OF dark material and the
Roman figures will be plated with goic. The bells VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19

Ths Rev III. T.. Nye who died on Thursday in Nor
wood. Mass was formerly welknown Uniyersallst
pastor in Brooklyn. About hlrty'hvo years ago ne
omo nas,or Of the Church OF Restoration in Monroe
place and remained twelve years Subsequently he re-
turned 20 the same church after IL had removed to clcr
nonaye and had taken the name OF the Church Of Our
Father. lie resigned about eight yoars ago and was
succeeded by Dr. A. J, Canned Dr. Nye last spoke In
Brooklyn when the mortgage on Dr. cannelus ehuren
was burned last year lie was over seventy years old
az the time Of his death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
WHAT PUZZLED PAT.

From The Merchant Traveller.
aLook at that now' said an Irshman as I'm company
with friend, he passed couple Of Italians who
were engaged 10 animated conversation
q WniI ,rhat ~ ~ They az. ,ai,t.. a. ...h
other. nothing more
YIs. but here's tho wan thing OF want to knows
"What IA that77
How the dIvii can they tell phwat they're tsikn'
about7s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
mo cu,ufrs ogTERLIN.

Finday Ohio. Jan. 10 (SpocaD.-pr ChAi,s' os'esin,
tho dlecoyerer Of natural gas IN Fndlay ana leading
physician died here to-day from paralysis ~ uo pso "
eIehtY.iwo years Dr. osorlin was born IN wlnesouR;
Wurembcrg. and came 20 America In 1857. ' So''''"
I'm Fndlay IN 1884 md has lived here ever shSo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
EDWIN BOoTB's SISTER BuRrEp.

baltimore. jan 1s.-The body OF Miss Rosallc A.
Booth sister Of Edwin Booth. who died In Now-York
on Tuesday was TO-DAY taken to Greenwood Cemetery
and buried I'm the family lot There were no pail
bearers short service was said at the grave by
the Rev. Peregrine Wroth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
lfARRIED.

rurRY-coLvILLE-On January II, 1889, by tho Fey; y
prown ID D. at the residence OF the brides parents Miss
ns"rgdna Colvile OF Glasgow TO DIR. T. T. Emery, OF
Brooklyn. -. 800 i.
prTERs-cowLEs-o "wednesday, January Id, 1889. -
:. ace Church BROOKLYN Heights, by the Rev Ihos NJ
pafers ID D. assisted by tie Rev, Chalneey brewser,
Mia Halsey ughter'Vf Henrietta CoWes 70 AnuroW
Peters all OF Brooklyn.
wIILrAMs-PRENTlcEo on Thursday January ~ 1852 r.
~ ~. Paw Or Howard Crosby, WINSTON Tracy Williams
~ Florence daughter " William Packer and Florence n
Prentice.
Notices OF marriages must be Endorsed ''th h' name
and address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
rouN RroREN,

phuadeIn.t. Ia "a fsnoelaD--John Blorcn, senior
uerber :, ,na a., =, noyen A Co.. brokers' and Of
tho Oldest members OF tho Stock Exchahso uu 'n''
morning st his sons house, at the age 0i
years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19

Ita matter OF ordinary prudence to break up cold
At once By the timely Of Dr. Jaynss Expectorsnt
an old curative for lungs and throats ana sure
remedy for coughs. =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19

Itching plies positively cured by the use Of Burnsrs Kali
lis,on For sale By druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
nnfnIflnY N0TllsL

Albert A. Lbbey senior member Of tne wh'ssss an
afternoon at his store. No 2e5 Broadway Ar. AiDoey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
nn nrprw ErEorroR OF MR. nEarMAY,s WILL

UETTW ENUIUH UT TEUTlNIHN
Chauncey NJ. Depew appeared before Probate Clerk
Bernard J. Tlnney yesterday and qualified executor
under the will Of his brothcr-in-aw, WAC Hegeman
As the subscribing witnesses, Polly Van schalck and
Dr. william ]. Bauer. are both dead, their signatures
were proved by Dr. Valerfa Bassett and a son OF Dr.
Bauer, and the Will admitted 10 probate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19

weigh 1000 pounds. 1900 pounds and boo pounas re-
specvey. the largest striking the hour and 1ne 'ner
ones the half and quarter. all with different tones
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19

New Thing IN Sha Wing Soap.
,.t. a "a "a Denuloent shaving Soap contains peouia
INGREDIENTS for sofenlng the beard and cooling the skn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19

Many pieces todays sale Superb BrcA-
Brac vernis Martin Tables Cabinets Rich Mahogany and
Cold Drawing Room Suits and Rare objects Of Art
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19

A. p. Lihou. Auctionecr.
LIHOU ART GALLERY.
s45 BROADWAY, NEAR 1trHsr
IMPORTANT ART EXHIBITION
by
OLD AND MODERN MASTERS,
the
A.THILI, OF NEw-HAvEN,
g. LEWIS. OF BROOKLYN,
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS.
ARTISTS REPRESENTED
Rembrandt from Demidof Coectionl vermeulen Hc
ward Porbus Hegard, vede, Lethiere, Vrank Land
seer Gennsr Knh zaceven Van Hove Jacque yerboeck
hOyen sepevich Guyot Col Humborg, Bern. Hac-
queis. Toie, j. Hart J. H. Witt. spirdon hralles and
GALLERY OPEN DAY AND EVENING.
The entire collection will be sold at auction
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY EvENIN6a.
January a. % and ~, commencing at 745 p m sharp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19

ART EXTRAORDINARY.
A REMARKABLE COLLECTION OF MODERN
EUROPEAN OIL PAINTINGS
One hundred and sxthve excellent examples By aeromA
pIaz corot Danbgny Dupre Rrdgman, Fromantn Jssqus
Flohel and others OF equal Importance
THE SALE AT AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.
January %, "a and 20. 1880 at o'clock each day.
AT THE scHENcK ART GALLERY. n oEDARsr
A--A.- Casweii, Massey a. CO.,
S7s FrYrH.AvE. AND l,l2l BROADWAY.
cali attention. to tholr two perfume povdsrs
DOUBLE VIOLET"
AND
WHITE HELIOTROPE"
snee trial will prove conelusivey their lasting and doll
cate fragrance The most refined taste cannot object 20 the
use sachets writing desks and among nanukes
chiefs laces and underwear. so cents each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19

TO RAILWAY CONTRACTORS.

THE GOVERNMENT Of Newfoundland invite tenders fcf
Colony Of about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
Concluding Sale This

SATURDAY. JAN. 10. AT O'CLOCK P. NJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
$50 MILES IN LENGTH.

suoh tenders addressed Secretary st. Johns
Newfoundland. will be received up to she
18TH MARCH, 1899.
Full particulars and other Information as to conditons
proposed contract be obtained application 20.
MESSRS. O'CONNOR & HOGG,
Barrtsters
OTTAWA, ONTARIO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19

The New-York Fashion Bazaar
rs THE BEST LADIES MAGAZINE
The February number Just issued and sale BY all
deslers, contains
THE LATEST PARIS FASHIONS
Also
INTERESTING DOMESTIC ARTICLES By
MRS MARY f. BRYAN MRS HARRIET PRESCOTT
sPOFFORD other celebrated authors In the num-
BEAUTIFUL STORY
from the Of W. HEIMBURG IL begun, and ths Of
MAXWELL GRAY, the author OF The silence Of Dean
Maitland is continued The OF the last soryis
THE REPROACH OF Amnesty"
The subscription price Of THE NETWORK FASHION
BAZARis 80 yesr. Address
GEORGE MUNRO,
vANDEwArERsr, NEw.YoRK
Post One Notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-19
spsriaI Not,rss.
Edxnrs. Allen, Aucrionecr.

Edgar s. Allen, Aucrionecr.
aALERIE DIES BEAUx-ARTs.
NO ia srH-AvE.
Absolute and unressrved Sale at Aucsion Of
HrdH.CLAss FURNITURE,
OBJECTS OF ART PAINTINGS DO,
Especially adapted for Home Decoration.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15
The Choice Was Difficult.

Here is a story that Gen. Pierce
Young tells, says the Washington Post.
Away up in the Georgia mountains
lies Catoosa Springs. a favorite sum-
mer resort of Savannah and Atlanta
society people. Among the pines and
breezes of the hills the fever and lassl-
tude bred from the malarial air OF the
low country disappear like magic.
One day Gen Young saw an old fellow
come up with a basket of eggs and a
bunch of chickens for the hotel peo-
pie and recognized an old trooper OF
his command.
Jake" he call out, "Jack Dorridge,
how are youp"
"Why, laws a massy, general, how
de-doP l han't see ye sence the Wah. "
They chatted for few minutes.
"Do you come up here often JakeP'
"Pooty nigh every day. The folks
want my chickens n aigs. like to
rest my ewes a-lookin' at some O. these
yer pooty gals"
''They are handsome aren't they,
JakeP"
.'Deed they air."
..Now, jake" said Gen. Young,
waving his hand toward a group o.
three young ladies with whom he had
been chatting, ''ten me which of thos'
three young ladies is the prettiest.
law, Gineral Young. they's al
pooty. 'Twouldn't be good manner
for me to say ary one was potter
t'other."
but, Jake, it will give them a grea
deal of pleasure to learn your opinion
They are great friends, and will no
feel at all hurt at your decision. Now
walk right up and pick out the bes
looking"
After much solicitation Jake under
took the task He walked up an
peered closely at the laughing girls
About 100 guests had gathered by thi
time to see the trial. Finally Jak
turned, scratching his head. All thre
of the young ladies wore broad sashe
around their waists.
"Gineral Young, they's all three
pooty it is hard to make a choice, bt
still, 1 am fo'ced to say that the on
with the yaller belly-band is leetl
the trimmest.
There was a scream, fiutter {
!, white dresses, and three b1ushin
Young ladies, with various colore
sashes, dashed into the hotel and OF
of sight.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15
Yarns by Gen. Sherman.

There are few men living who pos
sess Gen. Sherman's faculty for rarely
repeating the same anecdote. 1t is
not often that any man can be found,
says Washington letter, after reach
ing the age of sixty, who does not I'M
consciously tell the same story two or
three times if at all given to reminis-
cence, but it is generally safe to as
sumo that the commander of the army
of the Tennessee tells something new
every time he opens his mouth. While
swapping stories with Gen. Lew Wal
lace and Senator Daniel the other day
he said: "Down in Selma l wanted to
get good personal inspection of the
ground and left my horse with an or
derly while took trip on foot. The
main body had advanced and the
skirmishers had gone to the rear.
passed two fellows lying fiat on their
| stomachs in the underbrush. They
were playing poker. l heard one OF
| them saw: i see your five hundred and
raise YOU a thousand This struck me
as an extraordinary stake for soldiers
who got $16 month, and my curiosity
was excited. I stepped up and saw
that each one of them had haversack
packed with bank notes. As | got
| closer, however. found it was confed-
crate money that they were playing
with. l suppose they had $50, 600 be-
tween them. Why, the ante in that
game was 800 and no limit"
Gen. Wallace made good sally at
Sherman's expense just after this rela-
ton. Sherman was telling about .
very clever woman spy. who had
passed through the confederate lines
and had travelled nearly 1000 miles to
reach his headquarters and report.
..She was one of the most extraOrdln-
arv women l ever saw" he said, land
supplied me with very valuable inform
alton. She not only gave plans and
| drawing, but she was able to tell Ol
intended movements that ought not
to have been known to any person
outside of the commander of the op
posing forces and his most trusted ad'
visers. l asked her if she needed
money, and she said that to continue
her work she must have $500 in green
backs and S., 900 in confederate money
l 90 the $500, but was doubtful abou
| getting such large sum as s., 900 ever
, in rebel script. called in Gen. Kill
patrick and asked him ii he could ge
, some contraband money. How niue
do you needP' he asked. "A prett,
good sum- u replied; $1,000 oh,
. said Fitzpatrick, that is IL small mat
r ter. always carry that sum in m.
l Clothes and he pulled 5000 out O
D his pocket and counted it out. Strang
to saw" continued Gen. Sherman, mus
8 ingIy, 81 have never seen that womal
= since the war closed"
: We'll" said Wallace, with twink
= in his eve, s'then she must surely b
dead. No living woman would eve
|. ! LET Won cro that eaSilY."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15
An Episode OF Travel.

He had on high collar with lurid
stripes and Il vest which for colors
would have dimmed the glories of
Joseph's famous garment. He was
eating at the same table with a mid
dle-aged, bald-headed man, who ap-
peared to be doing pretty much as he
pleased. He helped himself to water
out of the young mans decanter, and
had remained apparently oblivious to
the Indignant glances that followed
the proceeding. He had given orders
to the young mans waiter aud the lat
ter had fastened to fill them in prefer
ence to all others. At length a dis
pute arose as to an open window.
s.Put it down." said the young man.
Leave it up" said the other.
..Who are you, anyhow" spluttered
the young man, who was thoroughly
aroused. DO you own this hotel?"
..Yes, SIR" was the bland response
81 am the landlord. ."-Merchant 1Tao-
eLp5
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15
CLEVELAND LETTER.

Goyernor Jossnb Ranso, Ezra. .er-Importance
of Defeating His Windy Highness-Tha Five
Great Events in the Worlds History-Cri,ne in
Observation-Disclosures of the LIQUOR Traffic
The Republicans of this State have agan plac-
ell IN nomination for the Guberna oria' char tue
irrepressible Governor Joseph Benson Foraker
| write irrepressible" but, for the credit of
Ohio, it is TO be hoped that the people will ter
largely into the business of repression at the
coming Fail election, at least so far as this dem
agogical eioveTnor is concerned. The Democrats
OF Ohio owe it to the people to nominate the very
best man they have. in order that this large
Ii thed Governor may be d. feated. He is ! o
credit to the State. If he can be sheved this
Fall he will become Political mummy forever
So may it bel The next Democratic State Con-
vention will be golden opportunity for accom-
plishng this purpose There may be many Gen.
Beatty's in the Republican party who would be
very glad to aid in defeating this South hater.
and r. mandng him to the jungles of Cincinnati.
In studying this specimen of the genus dema-
cog. there would seem, to his broad mind. to have
been but five events in this worlds history worth
recording, as follows: ID The time when Jo
seph Eenson Foraker was born. Before this
ausplclous event the world b I'D wagged along to
very little purpose. % The period when the
civil war broke out 49, His election to the
office of Governor of Ohio a. The Confederate
flag controversy. t59 The richly merited Stub
he received at the hands of Mrs Cleveland This
lady merits round pension for her act. 1t was
well done and Little Breeches will never forget
it. The Republican party calls this bombastic
politician a statesman! The denomination of
Gov Foraker shows unmistak ably the low level
to which the Republican party of Ohio has grav-
itated. The National Republican party refused
to grant Grant third term. but the Ohio contin-
gent of the same party have NO hesitation In
nominating third-te termer whose political loins
are not so thick ne VI "a Gan lronf,s Etfla noar
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15

Progress of Inventions since 1915.
In the year 1S45, the present owners
Of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN news
paper commenced its publication, and
soon after established bureau for the
procuring of patents for inventions at
home and in foreign countries. Dur
lug the year 1S45 there were only 5n2
patents issued from the U s. Patent
Office, and the total issue from the es
tablishment of the Patent Office, up to
the end of that year, numbered only
4 347.
Up to the first of July this year there
have been granted 4G6 4l3. Showing
that since the commencement of the
publication of the SCIENTIFIC AMER
ICAN there have been issued from the
u s. Patent Office 4O2. 1865 patents, and
about one third more applications have
been made than have been granted,
showing the ingenuity of our people
to be phenomenal, and much greater
than even the en- ormous number of
patents Issued indicates. Probably q
good many of our readers have had
business transacted through the offices
of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, in New
York or Washington, and are familiar
with Mum s. Co.'s mode of doing
business, but those who have not will
be interested in knowing something
about this, the oldest patent soliciting
firm in this country, probably in the
world.
Persons visiting the offices of the
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN 361 Broadway
N. Y, for the first time will be surpris
ed, on entering the main Office, to find
such an extensive and elegantly equip
ped establishment, with its walnut
cot nters, desks and chairs to CORE
srond, and its enormous safes, anC
such large number of draughtsmen
specification WRITER'S, and clerks, al
busy as bees, reminding one of large
banking or insurance office, with it
hundred employees.
In conversation with one OF tn
firm, who bad commenced the bust
ness of soliciting patents in connect
:on with the publication of the SCIEN
TIFIC AMERICAN, more than fort.
years ago, 1 learned that his firm ha'
made application for patents for up
ward of one hundred thousand inven
tors in the United States, and sewers
thousands in different foreign coun
tries, aud had filed as many cases Il
the Patent Office in single month q
b there were patents issued during tn
entire first year of their business CO
: reer. This gentleman had seen tn
Patent Office grow from a sapling to
sturdy oak, and he modestly hinte
that many thought the SCIENTIFl
AMERICAN, with its large circulation
had performed no mean share in stin
uIating inventions and advancing tE
interests of the Patent Office. But
is not alone the patent soliciting thi
occupies the attention of the one hui
dred persons employed by Mum & Co
, but large number are engaged on II
four publications issned weekly al
monthly from their office, 361 Broa
way, N. Y, viz: The SCIENTIF
AMERICAN, the SCIENTIFIC AMER
CAN SUPPLEMENT-, the Export Editit
of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, and Il
Architects and Builders Edition
the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN The I'll
two publications are issued every WEI
aud the latter two, the first of eve
m nth.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15
A Reform alton.

Deacon Podsnap: "Well. 1 threw
Hooligan out of my building to-day"
Tb's Rev. Wilgus: II am glad to hear
it rother. l can not think that the
rent for such a disreputable dive-if L
may use the expression-could be re-
ceived eonscientiously by Christian. ="
81 wasn't receiving any rent. He owes
me- for three months, "-Ierre aaate
E1preSS,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15
One Night engagements.

Judge: You were arrested for being
a housebreaker, and all those devices
for unlocking doors were found IN
YOUR possession. yet YOU claim to DO an
actor Prisoner: Yes your honor.
am starring with "A Bunch of Keys.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15

Here's how we're @tacking" to catch a
breeze that shall stir the becalmed waters Of
treacherous and wide expanse," in which the
sails of trade are listlessly tapping:
American and French Satines at Cost
Challis at Cost; Lawns at Cost;
SO Inch Summer Flannels at 5Oc-former
price 65c-a bargain.
Henriettas, all wool, $50 for Csc qualities.
A few pieces Summer Silks, former price Csc
will close at 4Oc; good staple colors
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15
Easy Enough.

Chow can you tell poor cigar
without smoking it, Smith?'' "By
looking at the picture on the box, my
friend. If the picture is pretty the
cigar is bad, ,"-BQstQn Courier,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15
A Fox's Den.

Enough bones to fill a cart were
found in fox's den in Birmingham,
Chester county, Pa, reeeauy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15

Wall Paper at Absolute Cost. We still have
a good stock to select from It will pay you
to anticipate future needs, as absolute cost
means large saving, as you will find on com
parison with prices based on legitimate profits
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15

Hot, isn't it? Too hot to haggle over
prices. Little talk and little money must sell
and buy the Goods.
To start welcome breeze to cool the
fevered atmosphere and reduce perspiration
to the minimum, We have coolly (excuse the
paradox) surrendered, wilted, struck our col
ors as to margins, and are sailing with close
reefed sails and welhnigh bare masts on the
ocean Of adversity" as concerns profits on
all fabrics and goods pertaining to Summer
wear and outfit.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-15

Governor Joseph Benson Fora er Importance
of Defeating His Windy Highness-Tha Five
Great Events in the Worlds History-t'riine in
Observation-Disclosures OF the Liquor Traffic
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-10-06
Staff Department vacancies Filled.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-The three vacan-
cies in the staff department of the army
were filed to-day by the following appoint
ments: Lieutenant George S. Hoyt, Eigh-
teenth infantry, to be assistant quarter
master with the rank of captain; Lieuten-
ant Henry b. Osgood, Third artillery and
General L. W. Alexander, of Iowa, to be
commissaries in the subsistence depart
ment with the rank of captain.
General Alexander enlisted in the Thir
tieth Iowa infantry. August, 1862. He was
appointed first lieutenant the following
month and captain in September, 1863 and
mustered out August 10, 1865, having been
wounded in an engagement of the Arkansas
postin January, 1863. He is now and has
been for the past eleven years adiutant-
general and quartermaster general of To-
wa. His selection from civil life was
strongly urged by the Senators and Repre-
sentatives of Iowa. 1t is said that the fact
that ont of something over five hundred
officers on the general staff four of them
are from Iowa had strong influence in de-
terming this appointment. Two of these
are in the engineer corps by virtue of their
class standing; one in the medical, and one
in the pay department