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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-10-20

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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-10-20

JENNIE HAYES, Tea cher.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-10-20
Clerk.

Attest: ART CUNNINGHAM,
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
For Junior vice Commander-in-Chief.

leland J. Webb Topeka, Kan: We used to say
kansas Nebraska" and politically On Texas.
Because the Lone Star State could roll mp bigger
snniori,ies of certain kind than the old Keystone
SINE or even Bleeding, Kansas, could offset III our
palmiest days. But This is not the bigger started
out 10 talk about ] mean John Comfy Bigger,
the handsome. accomplished, and genial Assistant
AGiutnnt- General Of the Department OF Texas. lie
was my partner in The practice OF our chosen pro
fesson a few years after the close of the war.
Bigger fighter during the war-he has been
q fighter ever since, and Is one now. he J. the
kind of material should recognize Tint the
Confcderales. in out of The saddle, have no
terrors for. Comrades. John {. Bigger is worthy
Of your confidence aud support. lie has grown
modest since he left me- j used 20 think, and still
thinl that there is nothing too good for him, and
thought had him educated that way. However,
il seems that he will be satisfied with tie position
of Junior Vice Commander in Chief Comrades,
that office. If am no; there, beg every comrade
] know who has vote 10 cast Il Tor Bigger, OF
Texas.
Here's his record: lie born at Massillon, o.,
April H. 1874. aud moved TO Freeport, Ill, when
nine wears OF age where lie resided until the Fall
OF 1865. Al Freeport he received n common school
and academic education. On The 10Th of August,
lsG2 he enlisted la the Union army, serving during
the war in Co. T. 92i III. M'rd Inf, First brigade,
Fourth Division, Fourteenth Corps. Ia Septein-
ber, 1886. he entered the University of Michigan.
and graduated therefrom on the .J;h OF March,
1865. lie commenced the practice OF law at once
in 81. Louis where he remained until March, 1870,
except year, when he was nay law pariner al
Winfield. Kan. He then went Ia Texas and has
Dallas. lie was twice the Republican candidate
for Congress in the Dallas District, and United
States Attorney of the Northern District OF Texas
during The Arthur Administration.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19

He became Admiral Farragut's clerk and Fleet
Signal Officer i'll January. 1862, and in this capacity
during the severe times the Mississippi be acted
with much credit and ability. In Farragut's first
report TO the Navy Department he mentions four
men, and says: "Osbon was one of the most useful
men on board the Hartford"
When New Orleans was taken he bore dispatches
North, and arrived in time to see the Merrimac
whipped and to act Signal Officer to the Presi-
dent. varied service followed until the war
closed, when he accepted the supreme command of
the Mexican navy, and aided materially in driving
the French out of Mexico.
Comrade Osbon was the first Commander of the
Farragut Association of Philadelphia. the oldest
organization of the kind; charter member of the
Naval Association of New York. and of the Ma
tional Association OF Naval Veterans besides being
Commander of Naval Post, sic. Chairman of the
Associated Commanders and Quartermasters of the
New York "A. X. Posts. and Colonel of tie Osbon
Marine Cadets, a large corps composed of Sunday
school boys.
The Admiral has been in 40 naval engagements,
and bears the scars of nine wounds. He ran the
Nautical Gazette in New York from 1870 to 1877,
when it changed hands. Then he went Eng
land, serving under A. A. Bryce Douglas. ship
designer and builder. In addition to a remarkable
ability a writer nautical matters. the Admiral
possesses fine talent rs platform speaker.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
REA R-ADMIRAL OSBON.

The Naval Veterans Choice for Head OF
Their Association at the Late Convention.
B. S. OsboD, Rear-Admiral of the National Asso-
citation of Naval Veterans of the United States is
native of Rye, n. Y, where he born on Aug
16, 1880. His father was the late Rev A. NJ Osbon
ID. D.. of the New York Conference of the NJ Z,
Church.
Young Osbon was upon The sea before he reached
the age of 10. He saw hard service in the Chinese
navy, and Rfterward in the Argentine navy he
achieved much distinction. The opening of the
civil war found him in the merchant service and
he joined the Harriet Lane. Later lie joined the
North Atlantic Squadron, and took part in the
brilliant naval engagements at Port Royal under
Flag Officer 5. +. Dupont.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
FLORIDA

The Department Commander. Col. J. Dew. Haz-
zard, was Captain 18th Pa. and Lieulenant-Colon
10h PA. y. g. lie was on the plains In Colorado
from 1S67 10 1870. He had an Indian fight at Fort
Hays in 1867 aud was in the railroad riots at Pitts
burg The citizens OF Monongahela City. Pa. pre-
scented him with beautiful sword for his services
during this trouble. During tie war he served on
staff duty after the battle of Perryvlle. Ky.
Having lost arm in that engagement, he WAS
offered a good position in the Reserve Corps but
remained in active service until the surrender He
one of the youngest officers in the army,
having been born in Pennsylvania in ls45. He is
a son of the late Hen. II. II. Hazard and brother
of Col. C. W. Hazard Past Department Conn
mander of Pennsylvania. He has resided in Flor
ida for IA years, aud is now the owner OF a fine
orange grove.
T. s Wilmarti Assistant Adiutant-G General who
has been instrumental in building up the Order
IN his State, is native of Bristol County, Mass,
where he WAS born Sept. ., 1872. He had received
a fine preliminary education, and entered college
when The war began, and Oh Oct II, 1851, lie laid
aside his books 10 take Up muskct. He served i'll
Virginia, Florida, and on Morris Island, 6. C.,
snd was mustered out Dec. %, 1864 He returned
TO Florida in 1866. aud has since been resident of
the State having. as he says the finest climate of
the Western Hemisphere" in 1891 he was elected
Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal
Arch Masons OF the State.
INDIANA
L. q. Black. Lafayette: In your published re-
port of Posts in grand parade at last Encampment.
j was disappointed nj not seeing John A. Logan
Post 3. represented. We had 20 men ia line who left
camp early in the morning. We had number
more IN camp with our banner. The Barracks
Commander requested that our banner remain ia
camp until time TO form for parade, when he would
muster all Indiana men and march to proper place
with our banner TO The font. His WAS taken
sick. and lie failed TO either report in person OF
send word 10 camp; for that reason de-
prived of our banner and good number of men.
MISSOURI
Charles W. Whitehead Department Commander
enlisted at the age of 10 in Co. H. I24th y. Y. 1t
was raised at Goshen early Ia July. 1862 when it
Immediately went TO the front, where IL remained
Until jane 3. 1865. when ii WAS mustered out at
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
A TRIBUTE TO MRs. CUTLER.

The notice published of the death of Mrs. Elizs
Cutler, the heroine of Fort Donelson, a few weeks
ago, brings forth the following tribute from com
rade:
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: You see / have
framed the heroine of whom you SO justly spoke a
short time since, in a dozen lines of rhyme.&G. w
BRONSON, No. SO Locust street. Fall River, Mass.
MRS. ELIZA E. CUTLER.
Columbia stands woman fair
UNFOLDING flag and shield;
But only one was said to bear
Our ensign on the field,
And bore 1t till strict orders came
For her to join the fleet;
(FOr when was known, in peace or war,
A woman to retreatD
precious gift, she cherished IL
When wars alarms were DER,
And with its folds upon her breast
Unto her rest they bore.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
TIE RELIEF. CORPS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
ters---NOteS from the Departments


MARGARET r. WICKINs National President
FLORA PRESTON HoGBIN. National Secretary.
To specially aid and assist the Grand Army OF
the Republic and TO perpetuate the memory OF
their heroic dead.
To assist such Union veterans need our help
and protection and 10 extend neeGful aid 10 their
widows and orphans: to find them homes and
employment, and assure them of sympathy aud
friends to cherish and emulate the deeds Of our
Army Nurses, aud of all loyal women who render
ed loving service TO their country in her hour OF
peril.
To incucate lessons OF patriotism and love oil
country among children and in the commune
ties in which we live: to maintain true allegiance
TO the United States of America; to discountenancs
whatever tends TO weaken loyalty and 70 encour-
age the spread of universal liberty and equal rights
TO all.
Women Of good moral character and correct de-
pertinent. who have not given mid md comfort TO
the enemies of the Union, who would perpetuate
the principles TO which this association stands
pledged, and who have attained lineage of 10 years
shall he eligible 10 membership in the Woman's
Relief Coros.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
NayaIYe tecans.

The Farragut Association. New York, will give an
entertainment for the relief fund for needy naval
veterans JAM 10 and 90 1t will consist of represent
taton of all the great battles of the navy from 775
1865 each covering 400 square feet of canvas.
graphically described by T. De Quincy fully, and
survivors great conflicts Other features will CONF
bine 10 make this the grandest naval demonstra-
tion of the kind seen. The headquarters OF
the committee 80 Burling Slip New York
City, from whom further information be So
cured. i. De Quincy Tully is manager.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
Ex-Prlsoners.

The ninth annual meeting of the Association OF
Isckawanna County will be held at the rooms of
Lieut. Ezra 5. Griffin Post, 1885, Scranton, Pa,
Jan. &C. at O'Clock p. M for The payment OF dues,
election of officers, and the transaction of such
business may come before IL. Tickets for the
banquet viii be IS cents. Ezra ii. Ripple Seran-
ton, Pa, Secretary.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
Union veteran Legion.

The new officers OF Encampment 81, Qons service
men, Of Buffalo, y. Y, are:
Col. }. J. Callahan; Lieut. Col, j. w. Smith;
Mai, Edwin r. Eels; o. ID, +. f. Emerson; o. c.,
j. a. Bodamer; Adj't, Alfred Breuer; q. NJ, VIM.
8. Brown; Surg, a. w. Goodrich; Chap, VIM.
Rankin; s NJ, G. G. Johnson; q. NJ. s.. A. g.
Manson; G. :, c. w. Hall; Bugler. j. J. Moissinac
William :. Brown has been appointed Assistant
Adjuiani- General with the rank of Colonel, 10
take charge of the formation Of all Encamp-
ments in northern aud western New York State.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
Ladies Of the GAR.

The new officers of Silver Circle 3, of Aspen,
Colo, are:
Pres Mrs Carrie Steadman; s. V-P. Mrs Ben.
ton Leonard: J. N.-P., Mrs. Ella Galloway; Treas
Mrs Nette AIcAIanis; Chap, Mrs. Lillian d. Rice
Conductor, Mrs. NJ. J. Frits; Guard, Mrs. Cope.
The new officers of Martha Washington Circle s.
Lynn, Mass are Pres, Della Kicker; s. V.-P. Mat
lie A. Fessenden J.V.-P.. Abbie NJ. Leavitt Treas,
Jennie Austin; Con-. Mrs. Il. levitt; Chap, Mrs
j. Wilson; G., Carrie Carrier; Delegates 10 Depart
ment Convention, Lucy Russell, Matte A. Fessen-
den, Emma Ward. Mary NewhaI, Jennie Austin.
Secretary Lucy f. Lehmen has been appointed as
Corresponding Secretary Of the National Depart
ment by Carrie V. Sheriff, National President.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
The veteran Protective .ssocia,,ou

The Veteran Protective Association. corner
Michigan avenue and 18Th street. Chicago, H.,
having been examined by the Commander-in-
Chief and announced rs worthy OF confidence and
patronage. IL is recommended that all comrades
contemplating visiting the Worlds Fair commune
cate with the Association for valuable Information.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19

If any young, old or middlea aged man suf.
fering from nervous debility, weakness, will
inclose stamp to ME will send him the pre-.
scription of q genuine certain cure free of cost
No humbug, no deception. Address Charles
Gaus, Marshall, Mich.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
TIE
Ir@EE>N\
fl9} aM>Alnn1 o
OK ~ - - 70

1.-THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE desires for publication
brief accounts OF Post doings, aud copies OF Post
rosiers Matter should he sent soon rs possible
AFTER the event which il relates. list of new
officers of each Post will be published once in these
columns. The form given below should be fol-
lowed and names must be written legibly, as il is
useiess 70 print them unless correct
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
MASSACHUSETTS.

MASSACHUSETTS,.
The public installation of the officers of John F.
Andrew Camp. Sc, of Boston, Jan. 4, was n most
successful affair. The Camp-room was filled with
friends of the members to the number of 300 and
more long before o'clock, at which, hour the GER
emony was performed by Past Col Charles K. OAR
ling Commander of the Massachusetts Division,
l89l-'92 The officers whose names have already
been published In these columns, were qualified
for duty, after which Capt. G. III. Smith. the retir
ing Commander, was presented with q handsome
badge OF gold, a counterpart of the regulation
badge OF the Order; pendant from the top bar
miniature OF the iron cross, with the figures 90,
the whole making a handsome presentation gift.
1t is needless TO say the acceptance character
lied with words of gratitude and pleasure. Fol-
lowing the exercises entertainment Of an excel
lent nature was given. after which Howe's Orches-
ira Us peces) provided dance music, and young
and old joined in the closing festivities, which
marked enc of the most pleasing entertainments
given by this enterprsing Camp. Among those
present were Past Col. r. A. Barton, of Rhode
Island; Capt. Fl. 8. Thompson of Camp 5, Provi-
dence, r. L.; ex-Inspector G. ID. Rooney, of the
Massachusetts Division; Comrade Christopher
o. Brien of the Kearsarge Naval Association; Com
rade @. s. Bolton. of Post Is, Superintendent of
Faneul Hall; Miss Eta Rowe, President Tent J.
Daughters of Veterans; Judge Advocate G. +.
O'Brien, of the Massachusetts Division; many
comrades of Post Is. GAR, their wives. daugh-
ters. and friends of Camp members.
The officers OF Col. Albert Wood Camp. 46, of
Hopknton, were publicly qualified for office by
Capt. Fred E. Bolton of Boston, JAN 8. before a
large audience of the townspeople, amoag whom
were the Selectmen and Town officers. A pleasant
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
THE DIVISIONS.
ILLINOIS.
TEADQUARTERs CoMMASDERY- ~ CHIEF
sons OF VETERANS. u. :. A..

ILLINOIS.
Fred NJ. Lee of Chicago, member of John C..
Smith Camp, 1873. now with Pitou's Dramatic Co..
Across the Potomac" was the recipient at st.
Paul, Mimi. of gold military button beautifully
eng .aved. Upon the reverse side was this inscrp-
ton: Presented to Fred NJ. Lee by Co. Z, LIST
Regiment n. G.. S. NJ, st. Paul" He was also
The National tribune., 1893-01-19

I" II you ask me why like Hoods Sarsaparla,
reply because il does all that is claimed for it,"
The National tribune., 1893-01-19

Case-In the roster of the eighth Department
Convention. WR.C.. Department of Ohio and the
Journal of Proceedings of the same, there appears
several pages of advertising from business firms
upon which money was collected and of which no
return of the appears in the financial reports
either regular o supplemental of the Department
Treasurer, or In any way In the reports of the
year.
Question.-As the Department of Ohio is an in
corporation, and can legally collect outstanding
debts, would IT be In order TO introduce q reso.
luton into ninth Department Convention re-
curing the officers-elect TO demand full and final
settlement from the past administration and a re-
turn to the treasury of all moneys collected and
withheld?
opinion-Yes. The business of Department
should be based upon thoroughly business princi-
pies and all its finapces conducted In thoroughly
business manner. Ii there Is reason to believe
moneys have been collected and withheld that
rigltfuliy beongyto the Department. and the in
such steps should be taken will correct any
errors shortcomings of officers or past officers
and n +" full and final settlement demonded,n that
the finances may be protected and the dignity and
good name OF the Order sustained and held above
reproacli tits furthermore my opinion that 1t is n
great mistake to overstep the limits of WRC
work or allow matter other than such as directly
pertains to the work of the W.RC. 10 enter into or
appear in Journals Of Convention. Properly man.
aged each Department is able to print the neces-
sary business transactions OF the year without out
voluminous journals should be strenuously avoid
ed and much money be thus saved to use in the
cause for which the Order Is created
Adopted, making the decision Of general ap-
plication. ~
Ito be c0ntinued)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
Founo Threatened with Extinction

Unless strict measures are taken ID
the immediate future the native 'auna oil
Victoria will soon become extinct ihe
reiterated complaint 10 the customs de
partment is that of "wanton destruction.
Such unique specimens as the plalypua
and the Tyre bird are already very rare
and. II the present state Of things 'oh-
tinues. their total disappearance VIII lc g.
matter of but a few years. The police
have frequently reported the fact Of Tyre
birds having been shot in the ranges.
and also the sale OF the tails, but, through
inability to prove the actual killing ~
the birds. they have not succeeded IN
having offenders punished. The Royal Ac-
climatization Society has now addressed
the minister Of trade and customs on the
subject. and points out that in one shop
alone. i'm Melbourne, twenty Tyre birds
tails have been displayed for sale at one
time. and that as the hens lay as a rule
only one egg each in the season, the pres
emit rate of destruction. must soon eXtin-
p1lish the species. 1t is further mentioned
that the bird has an inveterate enemy
I'm the fox. and that sixteen tails We're
recently found near a foxs lair in the
ranges Protection should certainly be nt-
forded to the Tyre bird and the platypus'
and even the kangaroo, unless he Is also
10 become extinct.-Melbourne Argus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
A Sitting Duck Walled in by Bees.

A couple Of days ago, at the farm OF u
w Hutchins seven miles from Marys-
vile bee tree was found near the east
hank of Feather river, which was cut TO
obtain the honey. After the tree was cut
down 10 the ground, an investigation was
Instituted and the honey located IN
hollow. half way between where IL was
cut and the top. on cutting open the
body Of the tree they secured about eighty
pounds OF honey. eleven duck eggs ana Il
dead duck. II appears that a wood duck
had formed a cavity through hole that
was originally large enough to admit her
body. After laying eleven eggs she had
commenced sitting to hatch them ana
while doing so the bees had filed the noe
with comb so that she could not get OUT
and she died on the nest-Red Blum Dem
Ocrat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
The Early Coins.

The earliest Greek coins bore non or
,o-toise on the diverse and punch marks
ON tie reverse.
English coin was first made by legal
sender in 1919. Before this rents had
been paid in produce.
During the reign Of Victoria the lndlan
government has coined 100000 gold ana
f2O6. 10000 silver
When Leyden was besieged by the span
ish army In 1914 the city government Is
sued credit notes on leather.
In 600 ounces OF our gold coinage there
are 900 ounces OF pure gold, ten ounces OF
silver and ninety Of copper.
According to Jacobs estimate the ho-
man empire In the time Of Augustus pos
sessed fS5s, OoO,O 900 gold and silver.
The first mention OF morey IN the scrip
lures was Abraham's purchase OF
scnulcher, for 400 shekels OF silver b. I.
1860.
Roman mite was thirty-nve nun
dredths OF a cent: farthing was sixty
EIGHT hundredths: penny. B.7Sc.; pound
Q3M.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
d almonds New Extravaganza.

As this is an age Of novelties ana foreign
designers are struggling 10 prcduce stfih-
ing effects, you may receive s'och ~
hearing that engraved diamonds are 10
be a favOrite wrinkle among people !"
whom precious stones are a drug. Mai'e
Antoinette had her name engraved on
diamond SET in a ring, which is now for
80 in london. This ring was among the
late French crown jewels, and it has given
leading Jewellers an idea that is hKely
20 hear fruit over here. where fair women
denv themselves nothing their husbands
and sweethearts choose 10 give theih'-
Boston Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
Traye'ed Far TO Fight q Woman.

NJ. De Villemessant, the founder of
the Paris Figaro. being insulted daily in
a Belgian paper by a writer whose nom
de plume was Marco Spada," took the
train TO Brussels, with two friends and a
pair OF swords. On his arrival he wrote
to MARCO Spada" that at p. NJ. sharp
he would call on him TO arrange an on
counter. On the stroke Of =. VI. De VILE
messant appeared at the editorial office
and asked for Marco Spada." What was
his amazement on seeing an old lady, all
wrinkled and with curis about her ears,
appear from behind a small window and,
on hearing the reply: II am Marco Spa
da.' sir. and am at your orders?-Argo-
maui
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

The chief OF the United States senate
stationery room holds his once uiluel
the title by which he was eiec,eo s go p
ago. "Mender Of Quiz PENS uloue'
there is now but one senator VINO u'S ..,,, .
quill pen. and the ehiet du.lcs ar no"
quite unlike those when ne iiS'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

well, this isn't the Manufactures
Building. Do you think I have room
enough here TO accommodate all the New
York men with wheelsg Discharged"
But nothing could convince Don Quixote
his presence and knightly bearing had not
won freedom for the guard. So he blessed
that blunderer and let him go.
Waiting for him just without was the
faithful SaDcho, leading his ass, called
Dapple, with one hand and holding up the
charger Rozinante with the other
Here start we forth" cried Don Out
xote gleefully THE charm is breaking and
it Will shatter quite before this day IS
done. or my good arm has lost its cum
ming"
So he mounted and rode across the bridge
10 the biggest building, which he assured
Sancho was simply a matched shed Just
trembling on the point of falling down
And 10 prove it was unsafe and scOrned
by all good people. he entered In. But be-
yond the portals they would not let his
war-horse go. So the dismounted knight
drew his sword, checked his lance and
gave Rozinante a row OF roller chairs for
luncheon. Then. pushing forward, he
gained in a moment a point where SPLEEN
did ware from Venice was collected. The
booth was hung about with Cupids,
festooned with fairies and ornamented
from floor to roof with all that sculptors
could make beautiful. Within its charmed
inclosure sat woman more beautiful
than any Hebe placed about her-a wo-
man with living splendor in her face and
royal grace upon her person.
Most miserable maideni" cried the gen.
erous knight, what surly knave hath
pound thee with these chains and set
these hideous sprttes to mock the desc