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marching clubs,

paign ficnd arrayed RAIDER
in the new l,eadgear will be startling in
the extreme. This individual is some-
times tall and lean, and sometimes
short and fat. Sometimes he is knock
kneed md sometimes bow.legged.
Taking him collectively he is often
fearfully aud wonderfully made.
Could anything DO more ridiculous
than the head of Grover Cleveland
perched upon tho shoulders OF man
whose anatomy would indicate that
strained relations existed between
himself and good square meal? Or
giant Of six feet marching majesti.
cally down tho street with his head
enveloped in a mask representing the
features of President Harrison?
Then, too, the massive head of Adlai
Stevenson, with the body Of n yerv
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
THE TRUE LAXATIVE PRINCIPLE

OF the plants used in manufacturing the
pleasant remedy, Syrup of Figs, has q
permanently beneficial effect on the hu-
man system. while the cheap vegetable
extracts and mineral solutions, usually
sold as medicines, are permanently njuri-
Gus. Being wel-informed, you will use
the true remedy only. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoriu,
When she was n Child, she cried for castorin,
When she became Miss, she clsing to Castora,
When She had Children. she gave them castorf2
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
A 1!,ouci,tful hoy.

Mother-NYhcn you play marbles,
why in the world do you get down on
your knees and drag yourself over the
ground?
Little Son-'Cause IL don't want
to wear out my shoes.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

LADIES. le-ties think of the engagements
you have,foroken and the dsappointments
conscqW"iit To others and perhaps also to
yourselves, all on account of headache.
BrmSycrotinc will cure you in fifteen
minutes. OF all Druggists Fifty cents.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
How Nicefello Got Even.

Irate Father-I found my best coat
hanging on tho fe ce with the tail
torn all to pieces.
Daughter (quietly)-You shouldn't
have left it in the hall.
Why shouldn't L?
Most likely Mr.. Nicefcllo put it on
over his other last night. 1t was u
little cool, and-er-I presume you
forgot to tie up the dog.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
Am unwclcome Chnnre.

Old Friend-Your husband used to
be so rough and profnne, and now he 8
so gentle, refined and courtly, hardly
knew him.
Mrs. Minks-Yes, I've noticed the
change. I'll bet cookie he's got u
typewriter girl in his Office.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

Young Lady-Mercy me! And SO,
when fast in the jungle you came face
to face with q tiger. GOO! What did
you do?
Modern Traveller proud 'y)-Photo-
graphed it,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

"A substitute for honey has been In
troauced in Germany under the name Of
sugar honey, and consists of inverted
sugar, water, minute amounts of IMMORAL
substances and free acid.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

The Welsh prefix -Aber" signifies
"thc month of rive. "A bcrtlovev. for
instance; and "L!an," IA church,
Llnndudno, the c..urch of St rudno;
Llanbedr, tue cIicch of ST. Peter, etc.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
High Priced Work,

Lady-What makes these fashion
publications so costly?
Dcaler-The plates, madam, tho pic
lures, you know.
Lady-Anybodv can draw hats and
dresses
Dealer-Ah,>yes but it takes great
artist to draw faces that will look we'll
with them.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

i. j. CHENEY q Co. Toledo, O., pro-
prictors of Halls Cntnrrh Cure, offer 500
reward for any case of catarrh that can
not be cured by taking Hall's Catarrh
Cure. Send for testimonials, free. Sold
by druggists, 1Jc.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

SAVE YOURSELVES, Couensl USE HALEs
HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR, prevent
bronchitis aud consumption.
PIXIES TooTnAouE DROPS Cure in one
minute.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

AT Flacentin bay. Ncwfo ndland.
alone. l.90l men and women are employed
IN the lobster industry. Five million
the annual catch, which represents $780,
uQu In value.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

The magnifying lens is believed to
have been known to the ancients but in
modern times was brought into use by
Roger Bacon in 1862
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
\ Convert.

Mrs, Goodsoul-Did. you go to the
Christian Endeavor meetings?
Young Man Observation-Disclosures,
indeed Yum! yum! Weren't they
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

There are sl.4oo, 900. Oo0 in gold in cir
culation throughout tho world, and good
authority asserts that 81. 100000 of it is
lost annually by wear.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

"A pneumatic tube connects Paris with
Berlin. Itis used for postal purposes,
and makes it possible for a letter mailed
in Paris to be delivered in Berlin in thirty
five minutes.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

FITs.-AN Fits stopped free by Dr. Kl,yr's
GREAT NERVE kKsTonEr No Fits after i,rst days
free to Fit cases. Send to Dr. Kline s3l Arch St.
Philadelphia. Pa.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
Good Sign

Jinlts-.Hayes you sold your house In
the country yet2
Minks-N-o, not quite, but / think
some OF my neighbors are anxious to
buy 1t
Why 80?
They have begun trying to make me
uncomfortable.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

THE DEMockArIc could be. The chance
LEADER, was too good to be
lost and the scheme is now an assured
success
II the current reports nre true, the
demand for the masks will be enor-
nous. Many Z. f the marching clubs,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
Understood 1T.

cowboy-lyhat in creation was thet
Lentlertnot tryin' ter corral?
Frontier Storeleeepcr-He wanted to
buy night shirt
Cowboy Oh, see. Hes got an in
vito to the dance Mt l'rnndem ranch, l
s'pose, an he wants ter go in style
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

MEDICAL science ha. achieved n great
triumph in the production Of Beeclam's S
Pills which at 25 cents n box replace n
medicine Ghost.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
Making Quick Time.

First New Yorker (who lives in New
Jersey)-You leave your office at the
same time l do. How does it happen
that yon get home an hour ahead of
me?
Second New Yorker (who also lives
in New Jersey)-I take an express
train to Trenton and way train back
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

Denmark has system of benevoloncc
by which the honest poor Of 60 years of
age are insured against want 1t is on
the presumption that they have always
paid taxes
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
Tic Cause of 1t.

Minks-A queer thing has happened
at the feery today.
Winks-Eh? What?
Minks-A boat was ready when the
train came in, we started right off
without delay, and we arrived on this
occnsion on time.
Winks-Ilumph! Guess you got tho
wrong boat
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

One child in every five in the northern
half OF the United States dies before it
has lived q year.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
|WILL PARADE IN MASKS
Novel Form Of Campaign ldlocy
Coming Into Vogue.
Candidates Faces in Papier NIache--0ueel
Assortment of IIoads and Bodies
VIII Be Seen Under tho
Glare of Torches.

The campaign fend will soon be
abroad in the land, and the cossumer
chuclsles gently to himself, md rnba
his hands In CLEO as visions OF an ocean
of shining shcclsles dance before his
eyes, The campaign fiend is neces-
aary evil, says the Philadelphia Rec
ord. and for years long suffering pub.
lie has endured without murmur tho
painful spectacle of this individual
hobbling over cobble stones for hours
at time, wearing II red cape, carrying
an oily torch, yelling himself hoarse
and indulging in the many other
idiosyncrasies peculiar to his class
All this tho public regarded as mat
ter of course attendant upon such q
momcntous occasion Us n presidential
election
But this year u new epidemic threat
ems TO burst out in the form of paper
mache masks. representing the heads
OF the candidates, to be worn over the
head OF the campaign fiend. This will
undoubtedly be hailed with screams
of ecstatie delight by that mortal, and
the genius who first conceived the idea
will reap rich harvest. Already he
has moro orders than bo can possibly
flL
The idea originated in the fertile
brain OF II local costumer. This gem
tleman has long had in his stock a
number of grotesque MASKS made of
papier nache. arranged in such way
as to enable the wearers to slip them
over their heads
AS the campaign began to be talked
about TN" thought suggested itself to
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

Winlss-i SEQ hiinlss calls his wife
dear" in public.
Jinks-Ycs, she's terror.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

The Brazil nut contains from fifteen
to twenty-four seeds, which nll germnnte
Mt one time. The most vigorous one gets
first through n small holo Mt the top to
the open air, and thereupon it strnnglcs
and feeds upon the rest
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
An Unpleasant Discovery.

Young Ludy-Have you examined
my piano?
Tuner---Yes madam
What's the reason it won't make a
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

small youth with bow
ed legs, would hardly
be u sight calculated
to arouse much enthu-
siasln for the coming
vice : president; nor
would IL lsnock-knecd
individual of hercu-
lean proportions, stag
gcring un dor t Ii Q
weight of Whitelaw
Reid's features, win
any great amount of
support for the tail
end of the &. o. p. s
ticket. But it would
lie great sport for the
tiend. and
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
sn began to be talked

o .
him ono day that it
might be u good
scheme to mako u lot
representing t Ii o
heads of the candi-
lates for campaign
purposes. 1
He accordingly en-
tered into communi-
cation with a num-
Der OF marching or
gnnizations upon the
subject. The idea
was regarded favor
ably, and the cam
paign fend received
it with delight. Here
at last was q new
way of showing the
public what u glib
bering idi OF he
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

Ar. 9. W. Donor. blo.ches ana lump in my
neck disappeared, and soon began to gain
In Mesh. In months there was none of the
disease left in my system, and was as well
and strong ever" G. w. DoNEn, Osceeia.
South Dakotn
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
Tho Ruling Passion.

Someone has lowered the soft pedA
end nailed it down.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03
ScrofuIa

Afflicted me 4 years-
blotches oil over my
body, swelling in my
neck, and In less thnn q
year had lost 40 lbs. l
was Induced by II. L
Tubbs, our druggist. to
try HOODS sARsA-
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

"Ill never consent to it-neverl"
Numbered Mr.. Geoffry Theobald, q
pompous cid gentleman, with bald
spot on his head-not so very old,
either. being yet on the sunny side of
forty-fiyc; but, in the opinion of his
nephew. who was just twenty-threc,
Uncle Geoffry seemed "uged and grey"
indeed '"I'll never consent TO ii!'
Numbered Mr.. Theobald again. "Mar-
~ one OF that breed of vipcrs, sir, and
Hll-If1l,,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

Black glass was once used for mir
rors, as we'll as transparent glass with
some black substance on the back. 1t
ts related that the Spaniards found
mirrors of polished black stone, both
convex and concave, among the natives
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

More first magnitude stars are in
the field of vision in winter than in
summer, Sirius, Aldebaran. Procyon,
Betelguese, Rigel and Capella are
bright stars seen in the winter months
which are not visible in the evening
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

In the Hebrides sea beans are sup
posed to be fairies eggs. Whether
this is q correct belief or not it is GER
tain that oil people of the world living
near the ocean have entertained faith
that its waters were inhabited by hu-
man-like creatures more or less super
natural.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

The measles bacillus, discovered in
Berlin by DIR. Canon, varies from one
three-thousandth to one thou
sandth Of an inch in length, and pos
sesses characteristics said to be "dif-
eerent from those of any other bacillus
j. 1
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

A single seed of an Asiatic pempe-
rion planted on Trevsy grounds, Ber-
lin, propagated vine as large as a
to total length of nearly 800 feet and
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-09-03

Us MISS JaCIHtIII IUu1u DulOFc H1gHt.
''Tll go back before dark, and let
her out, she thought, feeling little
compunctious, but not enough so to al
ter her determination.
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PATENTS, PENSIONS

Send for Inventors Guide or How 10 obtnin !, pa
ent. Send for Digest OF Pension nnh I,n,, = ~
l,aW.. i nATREcK o.FAesRELI., wan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-01
The Methodist University.

The trustees OF the American University held
. meeting yesterday at the Arlington Hotel.
Matthew G. Emery presided. The following
were elected additional trustees: Bishop Charles
H. Fowler, San Francisco; Hiram Price and
Gen. 8. S. Henkle, Washington, D. c.; Mrs.
Matthew Simpson, Mr.. Charles Scott and Mr..
George W. Hill of Philadelphia, Rev. DIR.
James NJ. King, New York; Mr.. John E. Searles,
IT,, Brooklyn, N. Y; Mr.. Job H. Jackson. Will
mington. Del; Mr.. D. B. Wesson. Springfield,
Mass, and Mr.. George P. Hukill, Oil City, Pa.
Mr.. John E. Andrus Of New York WAS elected
president Of the board Of trustees. Rev. c.. w.
Buoy, D. D., of Philadelphia member of the
executive committee ana w. W. Smith, A. NJ.
LII. D., president of the Randolph Macon Col.
lege, the vice chancellor of the university.
In response to the interest expressed by
many distinguished women in the university
project. the board took action for the organi-
cation by the women OF the country Of q
"woman's fund" Mrs. John A Logan, who is
one Of the trustees, was requested TO inaugu-
rate this movement and consented to do 20.
Several large subscriptions for the endowment
and bull ding fund and many encouraging
promises Of future gifts were reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-01
CON DENSED LOCALS.

The WILL of the late James NaIoney leaves
s42 to James DAILY. and the re-idue Of monies
due him by the Bricklayers' Union to L. W.
Shook
The ISoUIsIIIoSs Of lunacy in the cases of
the following named persons have been con-
firmed: Squire Robinson, Hamilton Newman,
Annie Dunn, Gustav Thulkuhl and Joseph
Hicks
c. NJ HoUGH, cashier Of the Columbia Ma
uonal Bank. is dangerously Ill.
WILLIAM f. MILLS and Frank W. Gray plead
guilty IN the Police Court Yesterday TO a charge
OF stealing a box of soap and salt bag belonging
to John NJ Buckley. They were fined 80 or
thirty days each
Mrs MAsoIE MELIS, aged forty-ive years
fell on Pennsylvania avenue and 22d street last
evening and sprsined her ankle. She was
treated at the Emergency Hospital
HE Young Peoples Foreign Mission Society
OF the Metropolitan NJ. E Church will hold
their annual reception in the auditorium OF the
church on Friday evening AT $50. corner
of Al and streets- The meeting will be ad-
dressed by Rev. A W. Rudisill, and an enter.
tanning program will be given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-01
Pleasure Clubs.

social and business meeting was held by
the Keystone Pleasure Club at the residence of
its vice president. Mr.. JOS. S. Jacob. 3221< ~
street southwest. The following officers were
Jacob. vice president; NJ. r. Woodbridge, Sec
rotary, and F. X. Richardson, treasurer
The Silver Anchor Pleasure Club was organ
lied March 81. 1892. The object of this club is
to promote social enjoyment, and the names Of
every Thursday at 8 o'clock pm. at HOB 9th
street northwest. The following officers were
elected at the last meeting: ]. Hallinan, presi-
dent: Charles F. Fenwick, secretary; b. n
Moran, business manager; +. c. Berens, treas
urer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-01
MR. BITTER's SUICIDE.
He IL Found Hanging From Beam in His
Stable.

Stable.
This morning about 8 o'clock . telephone
message was received at the second precinct
station to the effect that a man had hung him.
self in the stable in the rear Of No. IS P street
northwest. The patrol wagon was sent with a
couple Of policemen to the house mentioned
and there it ascertained that Mr..
Ferdinand Bitter had committed suicide.
Mr. Bitter's grown son went to the stable about
O'Clock and finding the door securely fastened
on the inside he broke it open and discovered
the body Of his fsther hanging from one of the
cross beams Instead Of cutting him down he
ran to Mothers works on North Capitol street
and telephoned for police assistance
When the officers arrived they cut
down the body, which was still
warm. The deceased had selected q place
in the rear end of the stable to commit the rash
act The rope was thrown over one Of the
cross beams and the end tied to a post The
moose was so arranged that the knot rested be-
meath the suicides left ear. After placing the
rope securely around his neck he stood
on box, and when this was
kicked from beneath him he had
a drop of not more, than twenty inches. Death
resulted from strangulation. The deceased
was about sixty-fve years old and was q buck
ster. Ill health is the cause assigned for the
deed. Mr.. Bitter had been in ill health for
some time. His last illness was an attack Of
the typhoid fever, with the grip, and since
then his mind, it is thought has been affected.
The coroner was notified and he will view the
remains this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-01

In the case of ]. c. Click against the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company, which has
been on trial in the Circuit Court before JUS
tice Montgomery for several days, the sealed
verdict was opened this morning and found to
be for plaintiff for $500 damages The suit
was for injury to property on LIST street be-
tween l and K streets northeast by
reason of = the stoppage and parking OF
freight cars there, and the plaintiffs counsel
Messrs. W. A. Cook and j. A. Mardel, contended
that whatever might be the right to use the
streets they had no right to use them in park
ing or loading or unloading cars--in other
words, to use the tracks other than for cars in
motion-and this principle was sustained.
company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-01

ADVERSE ACTION REcoM,6nkpED.


Tho Commissioners have recommended sd-
verse action upon H. R. bill 6259, For the re-
lief of the Home for Aged Colored People, q
benevolent corporation Of the District Of Co
lumbia-" In explanation Of their action they
transmit copies Of the opinions Of the attor-
ney. assessor and superintendent Of charities Of
the District on the subject
They have also recommended adverse action
upon H. r. bill 70s7, TO punish dishonest
contractors and builders in the District of CO.
lumbia-" They unable. they say, to dis
cover wherein delinquents Of the class specified
should be amenable to severer penalties than any
other class of debtors for material furnished.
and while they are in favor Of securing to those
who live by manual labor the payment of thear
hard earned wages they do not think IL would
be Just to make the discrimination contem-
plated by this bill
FOREMAN MADDox's RECOVERY.
Foreman John F. Maddox Of the fire depart
ment, who has been in the service since the
organization, Joined his old company, No. 2.
this morning after absence OF nearly two
years on sick leave. Foreman Maddox is con-
sidered one Of the ablest fremen in the service
and there Is general rejoicing among the men
over his recovery. He was the recipient OF the
hearty congratulations Of Chief Paris and the
men OF his company.
GAS LAMPS IN ANACosrIA.
The Commissioners have ordered that the
following public gas lamps be erected and
maintained in Anacostia, ID. c.: One on west
side Taylor between Harrison and Jackson. two
at crossing OF Taylor and Jackson one on north
west corner of Taylor and Washington.
one on south side of Washington between
Taylor and Adams, two at crossing of Adams
and Washington, one on northeast corner OF
Monroe and Jefferson, three OH Jefferson be-
tween Fillmore and Monroe Zone on north side
and two south side), two on Jefferson be-
tween Fillmore and Pierce (north side),
one southwest corner Jefferson and Polk, one
northwest corner jefferson and Pierce,
one on north side of Jefferson between Pierce
and Adams, one northwest corner Jefferson
and Adams. one on north side Of Jeffer-
son between Adams and Taylor, one
northwest corner jefferson and Taylor,
one southeast corner Jefferson and Taylor,
three on north side of jefferson between
Taylor and angle of the street east, two south
side Jefferson between Taylor and angle of the
street east. The gas lamp located on the north
west corner of Monroe street and Navy place
will be removed to the southwest corner of said
streets.
THE TAYLOR SCHOOL.
The Commissioners today ordered that the
new school building on It'll street northeast
between F and G streets be named the Taylor
School, in honor of the late President Zachary
Taylor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-01

James Dobbyn, an old and respected citizen,
died at his residence on Capitol Hill early this
morning, in the eighty-sixth year of his age.
He enjoyed vigorous health MP to the time Of
his death, which was very sudden, and resulted
from paralysis Of the heart. Mr.. Dobbynlwas
born in East Washington in 1906, and, with the
exception Of very few years, resided there all
his life. He held many positions Of
trust in the city end was employed
at the Capitol Tor more than
thirty years, having been page and messenger
in the Senate, clerk in committee rooms and
temporary secretary of the Senate. He was
widely known throughout the city. was among
tn e early inhabitants and had Keen recollec-
ton Of many matters that took place in the
early part of this century. He and his mother
were among those of East Washington who
took refuge on Georgetown Heights while the
British were invading the city during the war
of 1919. His father, John Dobbyn, had
settled here long before the city was
aid out and was at that time taking part in the
war. Mr.. Dobbyn was also Q member Of q
military company which escorted Gen. Lafay-
cite In and out Of town while on his second
visit to America, and was present at the Presi-
dents New Year levee which was particularly
in honor of the visiting general.