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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

"a letter witten tt Mr.. NJ. Diane In
forms u that A. p. Miller. Esq, for
merly Of the Advance. is now living at
Santa Barbara. California. We are
sorry to learn that Mr.. Miller and his
family have been much afflicted with
.:aickness since their arrival there.
=: The regular annual election Of
officers Of the WOmans' Relief Corps
: occur, Saturday. Dec. eth, at 8 p. n.
A full attendance is desired. .
!. BY order of President.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

Mr.. Albert Smith has opened shoe
shop in the room adjoining Sheriff
Anderson conf. c!ionery store.
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Toledo Weekly Blade.
1891.
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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

A. T. Bennett, ESQ, a leading at
torney of Manning, Carol county,
Iowa, was here this week on legal
business. :
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

Prof. Hobbs reports eight new
pupils enrolled in our schools on
Monday of this We *, and large r
attendance than in any former year
at this period of the school term.
Pupils from abroad are coming in
every few days.
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Remember that the Scottish Soiree
hae ,,ecn changed from Dec. 9th to
l)ec 10th.
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Announcements.

New story to commence first Of the
year, written especially for the BLADE
by Oliver Optic. money Maker ST.
ries.'' Aseries of special articles on
'.Side Issues" written for the BLADE.
BLADE China Tea Sets and Dinner
Sets given to club rsisers. Send for
specimen copy of the WEEKLY BLADE
and read our interesting announce
ments for the coming year.
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Mr.. Yates, the ice dealer from
Kansas City was in Worthington on
Thanksgiving day. We assure him Of
a welcome if he shall find this good
point at which to gather his ice har-
vest for 1891.
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Specimens.

A specimen copy will give you bet-
ter idea Of the WEEKLY BLADE than
any description we Can give in an ad-
vertisnent. We therefor invite every
body to write us for a specimen which
We will cheerfully mail you free and
at the same time please mail us IA list
of names of your friends and neigh
bors, and We will also mail them spec
linens.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

Mr.. Milton Mann, Of the Nobl' 8
County Bank spent Thursday ut Lu'
verne.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

Miss Ella Ashworth, who is en-
gagged in teaching at Chandler,
MINI, spent Thanksgiving with
her parents and friends in Worth
inptOn.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

A de- achMenL Ut soldiers passed
through W"rthington on Thursday OF
last week Oh, their Way to defend the
frontier settlers in the west.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

eEld.r E. A. Curtis who has been re-
naming "; h Ed. Collie for the past
{ 70 weeks, left for Currie Tuesday
morning.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

Mrs. O. X. F'"nsky is seriously III Al
her home at Indian Lake.
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LOCAL..
School sappliss cheap at

n,,du,ar, ers for stamped linens At
Mr.. Pais'ey'S.
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Our Ice House Lumber is nearly
gone, come and secure what you want,
before some one gets ahead of you.
,'''>:'' NEMAKAaoN LUMBER Co
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The sutjrcs for the evening discourse
at the NJ. e. church will be "lleaven,
the Future Home of Gods People,
Alla welcome.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

Clearance sale at Mrs. Paisley'a un'
OIL Die lat.
INV
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The Misses Birdie and Blanche
Wilson, daughters of Judge Geo. W.
Wilson, were here last week and had .
good time with their friends.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

Mr.. Harry Lewis. who has been pnr-
suinx his st udips ut the Curtis Bust
ness College in Minneapolis, came
home to spend Thanksgiving with his
PARENTS. lie looks we'll and seems to
evjoy his school work. He returned
IN MINNEAPOLIS on Monday.
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NILES NERVE & LIVER PILLS.
An important discovery. They act
on the liver, stomach and bowels
through the nerves. A new principle.
They speedily cure billiousness. bad
taste. torpid liver, piles and constpa-
tion. Splendid for men, women and
children. Smallest, mildest, surest.
30 doses for Is cents. Samples free at
G. W. SMITHS dug store.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

At the service ut Brewster Sunday
Nov. tO:l,, 1890 the ord nance of hap
tism was administered to Richard Ru-
d:lph Manuel. Georgia William Manuel
and Augusta Fredricks Manuel, child.
ren Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Manuel,
and to Edward Otto Meyer, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. john Meyer. DR., Criqler &C
cumpanied Mr.. Fisk. Such services
are impressive and helpful.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

The ADVANCE household, for the
second time, received from Mr.. and
Mrs. W. E. Stoutemyer, u splendid
Turkey, for the annual day of Thanks.
giving. It was material for more than
dinner, and the liberal donors will &C
cept thanks for the good will accom-
panying rs we'll as for the acceptable
gift itself.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

The third meeting Of the American
Health and Temperance socisty WAS
held Saturday night in the Adventist
hall. Qnite an interesting program
WAS carried ont.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

- A the Misses Annie Durfee and
Birdie Wilson were taking a horse
back ride on Friday afternoon to-
gelher, Annie fell off, and was stun
ned somewhat Ivy the fall. After day
or two's rest, she is all right again.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

Give us chance to figure on your
lumber bills, we will use you right.
NEMAKAGON LUMBER co.
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l.. J. Oles"n was arrested Ivy Con-
stable Anderson on Friday on a charge
Of being drunk. He was brought he.
fore Esq, Bear who fined him $40 and
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

W. ". A. Away and wife arrived
~on Monday afternoon and have com"
menc-d housekeeping, living in tie
same house with Elder Collie.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

The pupils and teachers had brief
vacation on Thankse living from two
days of school work. On Monday their
tasks were legun again, all the more
cheerily for short cessation of mental
labor
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>WorthinRton people were glad to see
the once familiar face of Mr.. J. h.
Nesser. If Sioux Falls, who spent his
THANKSGIVING with friends here.
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Clearance . lie at Mrs. Paisley's un-
til Tee. lst..
IA 2-w.
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Over twenty different styles of or
Ra.is and sewing machines sold by Mrs
b own. (irst door east Of Western
House, near the mill, stock Of all X :nds
taken IN exchange, also felf on time,
"a monthly payments. G jme and get
your organs and sewing machines
bxfore Christ mas 1G*
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

G. O. Daley, Esq, has removed
his Office to room in the G.. A. Il
building, next to DIR. Crigler's
| office.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

A lad named Erickson, living
ne IT Round Lake, while handling
a gun, exploded some powder into
his face. DR.. Webb was called for
and made the necessary, surgical
repairs.
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Confidential to AGENTS.

Anybody can earn Ten Dollars very
quickly Gy raising clubs for the BLADE
We are now paying the highest
amount for clubs eve . offered Nv any
newspaper. We want agents every.
where. Write us for confidential
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Oregon Cedar Shingles are the best.
Call and see them.
g. NEyAKAGOx LUMDERCO

John II. Clnte is visiting at DR..
Cripler'S this week. II.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

Eight families have moved into
this part of Mobiles county from
Illinois, within a few weeks. They
are all thrifty and skillful farmers,
who have made success of prairie
farming where thew have lived,
who have sold the old homesteads
at good prices and come here to
obtain cheaper land, richer soil,
and investments every year rising
in value. There are all heartily
welcomed by their new neighbors.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-12-04

Miss Estey lectured to a fair
audience on Wednesday evening at
the Congregational Church. She
is a forcible and Jealous advocate
of the Prohibition party. At the
close of the lecture a branch of
the w. G. T. U. was organized,
with quite a number of the lead
ing l. dies of Worthington in it's
membership.
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Milford Items.


Mr.. Daniel siahi moved into his new
home last week
Mrs. Perry Walker, and family. started
for the State Of Iowa on Wednesday. Febru-
AIRY l9ih.
Preaching services in the Pleasant Hill
Church last Sunday. were conducted by
Rev, ". 5. Meyers, and Others.
Mr.. John Cable sold ,vo of his horses last
week. for which he received fairly good pri-
ces. Mr.. John Gahring also disposed OF one
of his horses.
An old-fazhioned serenading was in opera
tion at the residence of Squire Walters on
Saturday night. Potatoes are little scarce
in Milford, but we have beans in abundance
The farmers Of Milford didn't allow the
State Board TO have il al their own way al
the Institute that was lately held at Somer-
set. Although they were pleased with Som
erset, they would have been pleased great
deal better if Milford had just remained
quiet.
Tsaar
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At a stated meeting of Hiawaiha Lodge
No. 444. J. o. o. F. at Addison Pa. Feb. 5.
1880. The following resolutions we're adopt
Cd.
WBEEEks, il has pleased the alIsise God
to remove from among Us our beloved broth
er Jacob Augustine therefore be it
Ressired. that we bow with feelings of re-
gret to the will of Him who ruleih the des-
TIMES of Nations and people.
Resolred, that in the death Of brother An
gnsiine. the lodge has lost one of lis most
efficient and charitable members
Resolged, that We extend 10 the bereaved
family of our deceased brother our heartfelt.
sympathy in this their bereavement.
Resoirsa, hat the brothers wear the usual
embleius for thirty days.
Resoired. that these resolutions be publish
ed in the county papers and copy be sent
TO the family of the deceased
A A. JAcoRs,
J. W. WILKINS
J. 5. HATzELL,
Committee
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school savings Banks.

The savings bank feature is TO be engraft-
ed in the public school system OF Philadel-
phis. At every school building in the city
the children 10 attendance viii make their
desposils, and viii be given receipt for the
same. Provision viii also be made for the
withdrawal Of funds. but every induoement
will be offered to the youthful depcsitors TO
incline them 10 allow their mites to draw
interest in the savings fund strong box The
rate Of interest 70 accumulate on the deposits
hNs not yet been decided. bot il viii be about
what is paid in the savings fund Of the city.
Educafors and others who have looked into
the matter believe Il viii work well and
stimulate an inclination 10 save, and viii
early develop business traits
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Milford Grange.

For some weeks the farmers of the north
ern part of Milford township. have been hold
ing meetings and discussing the matter OF
forming grange No final action was taken
until Thursday evening February n, 1890,
at which time Mr. s. L. Shober organized a
grange Of which the following members
were elected and installed as officers for the
ersuing year:
Master. G. II. Walter; Overseer, D. G.
Stahl; Lecturer. J. l. W Seibert; Steward.
A W. Knepper; Assistant Steward, Frank
lin Gahring; Chaplain, Peter Dambauld !;
Treasurer. G. F. Kimmel: Secretary. J. c.
Weller; Gate-Keeper. Robert Lsrimer; Ceres
Ms G. II. Walter Pomona. Mrs d. G.
S,ahl; Flors, Mrs. F NJ Shaulis; Lady As
sistsnt Steward, Miss Florence Seibert.
SsrRETAzr
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Through the Greensbnrg Argus We learn
Of a most distressing occurrence that took
place on the Mclaughlin farm. near Trees
mill. Salem township westmorelsnd coun-
". Sunday evening Edward Black, son Of
James Black, started on horseback on the
evening named. to distant pars Of lhe farm
to drive home the COWS. Soon afterwards the
horse. rideriesz. came gsllopiag back. and
Mr. Black started on. st once to ind his son.
knowing that some calamity had befAlien
him. The young man, who is twenty three
years OF age and an only son, was discovered
in horrible condition and entirely unc0n-
scious One eye had been forced fon is
socket and lay out on his cheek, and his
nose and face were crushed in. presenting
ghas,ly picture to the horrifed father, who
was almost overcome by the awsui sight
Alone, and ss tender as possible, he convey
ed his unfortunate son to his home. where
three physicians were In almost constant
attendance apon him he never recovered
consciousness snd died on Monday evening.
The belief is that the yonug man was thrown
from bis seat in the saddle, and his foot
catching in the siirrup. be was dragged
kicked aud trampled upon by the frightened
animal. ar. Black formerly resided near
Irwin, and two years ago removed TO the
farm where he now resides.
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MARRIED.

HENsEL-KNOUP.-Feb. 20th. 1880. al
the Reformed parsonage, Somerset, Pa, by
Rev. Hiram King, Mr.. VIM. R. Hensel to
Miss Flora Knoup. both Of Lavansville.
sEIBERT-BRUBAKER = On wednes-
day, February II, 1890, at the Lutheran par
sonage in Somerset. by Rev. J. f. SSearer.
Mr. John H. Seibert and Miss Amanda Bru-
baker, both of near Somerset
LARNAN-FRITZ-At the residence Of
the officiating minister, Berlin, Pa. Feb g.
Isso BY Rev. John H. Knepper, Mr.. John
W. Lsrmaa and Miss Cora Z. Fritz both Of
Pugh, Somerset county.
ER-BRAST-Ai the Lutheran
p4rsonags, Lavansville. on Tuesday, Februa-
~ Ii, 1880, by Rev. T. Manges, Mr. Edward
d. GIessner and Jennie Brant both Of Boone,
Pa.
HUSTON-PUGH-0n the 18th inst. at
the same place and by the same, Samuel B.
Huston and Miss Jennie Pugh both Of Som
erset Pa
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a C. Holberf, Esq. next took the stand !;
he said among other things. Il am an At
torney and was present at May sessions of
court 1859 / thought there was a consider
bic amount Of excitement, or interest, al
least. caused 10y tine murder trial and the
trial OF the Yoder robbery case. The Yoder
case, Com. vs.. Lewis and Others, was tried
first. was concerned in il and was present
during most Of the trial of the murder case
There was a strong feeling 50 far as my
knOwlege went that the Sicelys were the
guilty men and ought to be convicted
heard parties make the remark. the COM
monweelth were making out case and that
the defendants ought TO be convicted There
was q strong feeling against these men,"
Qlesiion-Wss there not such excitement
in the popular mind at that time against
psesOns charged with these higher crimes al
couri. As to render il unlikely that fair and
impartial trial could be had?
Answer considered that could not get
a fair trial for my men.
Q-What do you say in the case of the
commonwealth vs.. Joseph and David Nice
ly2
All was a higher crime, than the other
and probably there would be more difficulty
in that than ia the other
Cross-examiDed-.'I was admitted TO the
bar in 1857 was Law student of General
Cofroth wzs in the court room all the
time the Lewis case was on trial, and most
ofihe time Of the Nicely trial
John H. Uhl was the next witnessed to
be examined He said 4 am an attorney
and have been AZ the bar since 1868; was
present at May sessions when Lewis & al
we're tried and when the NiceIys were
tried there were a good many people
in town: there was considerable talk against
these people for having committed these
crimes: Mr. Holbert aud l defended Lewis
e al can't say that the excitement got into
The jury box Or effected the jarors"
The last witness 10 be examined was ~
D. Hnmbert. He said: Il live on the Um-
berger farm moved there April 5, 1853 /
remember the time OF the sppraisement OF
the real estate; Ferry berger was pres
ent sfler the appraisement be turned TO
Mr. Umberger and said there was more
troub.e0ve there. that the V&neers had come
in and notified him not 70 pay over the re-
ward ihsi they had promised them 10 pay
them one-half they would come over and
reveal on these parties / know Reuben
Horner be was al my home before the trial;
he told me none Of them, except Adam
Friedlins could identify the pocket book =
On cross examination the witness said
Il am tenant the rent is not due. | was
notified TO leave: the apprsisemeni was held
on and. December John A. Walter and VIM |
Rink we're present; the conversation occur
red in the house be did not say how he
heard il; tue conversation about the pocket
book occurred in April or May 1850; could |
not say if they had seen the Pocket-bOOk.'
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i p,rINIsrRAToR,s NOTICE.

lsri5
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Mlddlecreek Items.

Rain and mud are very plentiful in this
part Of the country.
Mrs. James Kelley IS suffering from Sc
we're attack ofIa grippe
County Superintendent Berkey, spent one
day last week in Middiecreek township.
Oar school is progressing finely under the
instructions of W H. II. Baker.
Mr.. John Kelley, expects to erect new
house next summer; be is busily engaged
in getting out the timber.
David Kelley has a marvellous memory.
after reading long poem through twice be
can repeat il without the text
Mr., Daniel c. Barclay, has one of the
finest blooded colts in this part of the coun-
try.
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Seized by the Rabies.

EEIE, Pa. March John Wilson. a
young farmer living near Erie, is the victim
Of hydroPhobia- He lies in convulsions.
and the case IS well marked Twenty four
years ago he was bitten through the hand
by dog. A few weeks age he felt numb
ness in his hand. and as soon as il reached
his shoulder be was seized by the rabies.
Neighbors held him fast with buckskin-
covered hands. During the lucid intervals
the poor fellow begs pitifully to be smo,hered
and put ont of bis misery. He is single
man and is 2s years Of age.
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RESOLUTIONS Of Respect.

WHEREAS. Brother J. Wesley Phillippi, OF
Urs;na Lodge No. sos l. o. o. F., having
been removed by death on the morning of
February i3, 1880, in his 35ih year. leaving
a widow and three small children TO mourn
his-what would seem TO us-anseasonable
removal. were II not for the comforting
promise that all things are for good There
fore.
. Resoired, That while we sympathize with
thefamily of our deceased brother, yet our
feelings are modified by the hope based on
the promise that all things are destined by
the Great Ruler for our good.
Rcsolred, That BY this and many other
dispensafions of Providence. we are again
reminded OF the brevisy of life. the certainty
of death, and the great neei of working
while ii is yet day, knowing that the night
comeih.
Resotrei, That these resolutions OF con-
doience be recorded on the minutes Of this
Lodge. thata copy be presented to the family
of the deceased. and that they be published
in the county papers-
LEEoY FoEoUEE,
J. c. FoRsYrHE
FsNFT Cr-SSISGH4M
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Ealtn preserved In Aloehol.

Henry Faith, who lives four miles from
Indisn-. Is ninety-one years old and ma
tive Of Somerset county. In good weather
be often walks to Indiana twice a week. lie
says Of himself a. I never smoked or chew
ed tobacco, except for a year when about
seventeen. The doctor told me j; would
kill me. and stopped When baby they
gave me whisky. and ! have drank ii ever
since. sometimes getting too much. and am
fond Of it YET. am somewhat Of mnsi-
cian. and can play the violin, and when oP-
portunity offers, can make good partner in
a dance. - Joknsora Tribane
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EYE. EAR. NOSE AND THROAT,

DR.. SaddIer, So4 Penn Avenue,
Pittsburg.
The most reliable person to consult,
Because He is thoroughly educated in gem
eral medicine.
Because He has had the larges; experience
in his specialties of any man west of the
mountain.
Because His reputation depends upon the
satisfaction of those who have expert
enced his results.
Because. He is not afraid to have results in
vestigated and compared with the best
dayraeoe.
Because: He gives you thorough examina-
ton and reliable opinion OF your dura-
bility, before you begin treatment
Because: He gives his personal attention TO
eery case.
BECAUSE: He gives the least possible pain in
all treatments
Because: lie does not experiment.
Because: Your circumstances govern his
charpes
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Isaac
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JOE.
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Church Opening.

The new Lutheron Church of Evansville,
Pa, vii be opened for divine services on the
l6th Of March, at 10 O'Clock a m
Rev. J. II. Menges, of Philadelphia. will
otficiste at the opening exercises The neigh
boring ministers and their people are coz
daily invited to attend.
E L. NANCE, Pastor
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The following item from Columbus
Ohio. paper will prove interesting 10 the
many home friends of Lieutenant Alex Ogle
-be trustees Of the State University this
morning were engaged in examining the ap-
plioafions and references Of the military gen
tlemen. Of whom one + 70 be appointed to
succeed Lieutenant Kiibonrne. The war de-
6a-tment refused 20 extend the lieutenant's
tour Of duty at that institution on the iheo-
" that It would be unjust 10 other officers
who are eligible 70 the position Quite
number Of applications we're made, all high
" recommended. and it was no easy matter
for the board TO decide what one the depart
ment should be asked to detail. but after
many formal and inf5rmal ballots, Lieuten-
ant Alexander ogle Of the Seventeenth
United Slater infantry, was elected to the
chair OF military science and tactics and he
will be 30 recommended.