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3 SILKS. s
0OCOoOoOOOOOOO0

Superb values in Black and Colored
Moire Franchise Silks.
Louisine Silks in magnificent line Of
new shadings and combinations
Easter Silks, entirely new, with Egg
design.
Cream Silk, with colored stripes, regu-
lar retail price Sl.25. for S9c.
Pekin Stripe Evening Silks, Toe.
value for 50c.
e5c. Black Satin Rhadsme for Csc.
81 Black Satin Rhadame for Toe.
S1.25 Black Satin Duchesse for CSC.
Toe. Black and White-Stripe and
Plaid Surah for 48c.
Sl.65 Cream and White MORE for
e1.35.
Plaid Taffeta Silks, new colorings.
75c., real value 81.
Excellent value in Figured China Silks
at 25, As, 4S, so. IS, 60. and 75c.
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HThe prOtlicaI Father. p"

At the Academy tonight and at matinee
and evening performances tomorrow an
excellent company will appear in Glen
McDonOugh's great success. THE Prodigal
Father" The play is of the farce-comedy
order, is replete with funny scenes. and
highly amusing situations. and the dia-
logue Is bright and spirited.
1t is more than a year since 1.-THE Prodi-
gal Father" was presented in this city,
and on that occasion 1t was played to
large audiences The company that will
appear on the present occasion Is n
Il oroughly competent one. and some new
and interesting specialties will be intro
duced
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Lecture on Hawaii Tonight.

All people who are interested in the
question of Hawaiian annexation should
hear Mr. Chaney's lecture at Belvidere
Hall this evening. Mr.. CLANCY having
visited these islands and being acquainted
with the leading people there can speak
out of his knowledge OF the subject.
Stereoptican views will illustrate the lee
t,Ire
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COlOTed Dress Goods.

In eur ColoreJ Dress Goods Deplrtm . .l
Of our Novelty suits Sc have adopted f..'. ..
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RULE
need no, fear to see dupl ca.e- Of aaJt..t &
buy OF Us.
We have a large assortment Of FAM -.. .l.
pie goods 70 select from, prices ralta-
2Jc 10 the Gnest imported.
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THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-rUEsDAY, MARCH 8, 1894.
su.,,.pox NJ Boston.

BOSTON. MASS, March Sine steam
snip Venetian. Of the Leland line, i,on
London, which arrived yesterday haa
four cases Of smallpox on Doafu' o"e
Of which proved fatal.
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Infants Department.

All the latest styles u garments can
represented on the counters N olr igl..
pattment. slps, Long AMI Sl.- l.
Drawers. Long ami Snort sk.r.s. o.a...
and short. Bootees, Vests, Flannel Ba....
and B,nnets.
Our prices are the lowest f'r mo t..t l....
MISSES AND MAIDS CAPS.
APRONS ia an immense variety.
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PROPOSALS.

DKOPDNATlS FUW ID HIN = ;
Il CHI RCH AT HANOVER cor tlI'
March ,, 1894. Scaled pr0pn.gl- vii.
ceiyed untl SATURDAY. Nlrrn D,
the Building Committee OF -. Ptli-
church. Hanover Courthouse. Va. -.g
TiON or A CHURCH az tnal place. I'
aud specifications tor tho same can
tho ONCE Of Colonel William g. N.. .t
Rooms 64-1S, ChsmLer OF OOumt-r'
who will also give Information cun'.
same. The committee reserves th' ti.'. %
!ect any or all bis
WILLIAM +. WlDhN
NH 6.Tu. ThkSu3t for l.u
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ZEPHYR
GINGHAMS.

New STYLES Of full 32-inch wide soft, fine,
Zephyr Ginghams-all IN fast colOfs. THIS Is
the quality that generally sells for 30 ana '5sc
per YARD We are Offering them at the uuheari-
OF price OF 15c. per yard.
As these goods are very wide the price we are
Offering them at makes them cheaper than the
common variety of Domestic Glnglam,
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ClOakS and ParaS0IS

We are daily receiving new iusoH.s .. ",
very latest productions tn tho way of ,...
Capes, and Jackets. and the very ntes. ..
the Parasol line.
We have exclusive styles ami tale i. .-..
limit tho quantity II each style, POI as -. . A..
them exclusive.
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,r,r.p,.,. Mil Destroyed.

wYANDoTTE. MICH. March 6-Ine
p,ate-m,li OF the Eureka 1ron-Works
plant was destroyed by fire this morning.
Ioss $4,000: insurance. none.
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Printed Linen Lawn.

For solid comfort nothing eqhals LINEN
LAWN IN the lot summer days. Solid ana
white grounds printed with neat, dainty designs,
70 LIE. Per Yard.
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Whata Tumblein Curtain SCrimS

SIC. yard for Fancy Curtain
Scrim.
Fancy Curtain Stuffs, look just
like the Orinoco Curtains, small
silky stripe and feather airy fluff
ness, SAc. a yard. Various colored
stripes.
Square-Figured Curtain Mulls at
&C, a ward,
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Fat Mackercl, per dozen ..............
Zoe Hcrrings, per dozen .........
Cut Herrings, per d0len...... .........,
Eastern Gibb lierriCg-, gee fn1"l .
Now Orleans Nolassa-. pr glIiUN ...
Fancy Ponce Porto REQ. prr ~. H..
Pure sugar ~yfup, per gallon ..
3 cans Oii Dominion Thistle or .la
matpes .--...-.-.. .-..'.-.'s ..........'
3 cans Corn. ................ ...........
Finest California IaD'e Peaches. .....
Choice CaltiOru a Pea hes ........
Selected Pineapple. shre iiei 0r
Preserves, assOrte'. yer pound ..........
French PrInos, per pIuni. ..........
Mixed Pickles, Johnsons Hrltk-.
Clarke's. per gallon ...........
Ohyes, extra quality. per gallon.
Goods delivered tree.
Phone S2I. fe ..i->s. ..
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BLACK GOODS.

There were 90 pieces Of the 6kc. Black Hen
ietta-Fnished satteens distributed yester.
day. More here to-day. See l2l.c quality.
New Silkoline for DraperieS-Im-
ported Beauties - colorings the
richest. Any of them takeable for
silk a little way off ; some silk.
finished and hence more puzzling
still.
Here is lot of so pieces, p, a.,
and 6-yard lengths, 61lc. a yard.
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FRENCH
ORGANDIE.

We have large and wel-selected stock OF
this beautiful material
Transparent as the thinnest game, with de-
signs so natural as though they were picked
fresh from the fields and laid on the material
The productions OF the best French artists.
These goods como fresh from the looms OF the
maker of the best grade OF FRENCH ORGAN
DIES, Frewes. Koechiin & Gle. The choice OF
our collection can be bought tor
zoe. Per Yard.
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e. G.. RAND.
OFFER YOU TODAY:
,spsco superIat;ye Flour, per barrel "a 10
MEETINGS,

D0--0~~~-~0-~.o-~~~-1I1-, ,I-S~Co-Oo~.>~~~>N~~~
HEADQUARTERS RICHMONDg
IL LIGHT INFANTRY BLUES ASSOCIATE
TON, RICHMOND, March q, 1884. Members ~
desiring OF paying the last tribute Of respect
TO Comrade ALFRED SHIELD will assemble at
ST. James church TO-DAY promptly al +. u.
BY order OF the President.
CHARLES c. RADY.
NH Gilt Secretary.
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New Spring and Summer Good

Thepreties and designs in endless variety Nc
years forward recent
wears and intimate knowledge of the wants of
trade to guide stockthls with the
powerful spot always bears prices has given US
for assortment and prices rarely seen IN hcnmono
the prudent shopper Entire newne
styles and fabrics selected with the pest
iudgmen guided Of in catering to the
southern trade bought for the lowest POSSIBLE price ana
at leastm of profit
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WRAPPERS.

Don't fail to procure one of the
SOC. PrlnceSs-Back Wrappers with
girdle. Best Merrimac Calico, 10
different qualities, just few cents
higher cost.
STORMY SESSION at the
White Goods Department yester-
day; no occasion for it---plenty
left for to-day.
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pAY.LAHoR SEWERS.

81. Boykin arse to a question OF per-
sonal privilege. and explained the recent
decision OF the Committee IN Streets TO
give out work on the city sewers here
ter under the day-labor plan. instead Ut
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THE SUN FLOWER STATE.
Kansas Convention Votes to Admit Old Sol
diers to Honorary Membership.

Kansas Convention Votes to Admit Old Sol
diers to Honorary Membership.
Through our National charter member EN-
ma b. Alrich, comes pleasant report of the
10th annual Convention of the Department of
cording to good Kansas custom the doors were
opened TO the comrades while the reports were
read.
Flora Hedges, Corps II, Newton, gave the
welcome address; response by Department
President Reed. Tho Presidents address re-
viewed busy year. strong in good works, with
the campfres kept blazing every where.
Senior Vice. President Edith NJ Wood, who
had SO faithfully watched at her mothers bed
side until her death, WIS there, at her mothers
last request, to discharge the duties deyolving
upon her. Junior Vice President Allie Myers
was detained by serious attack of paralysis,
from which she still suffers.
Department Treasurer Evelyn Bradford met
her greatest loss in the death of her husband a
few weeks since, but was there to discharge
her duties in complete manner Total ex-
penditures last year, So, 669.75; cash balance,
$I,245.45.
Department Secretary reported 1900 men,
bers in good standing, with 80 Corps that had
neither suspended nor dropped q Corps through
out the year. The Secretary made a recon-
| mendation, adopted by Convention that De-
partment album be prepared and preserved at
| Headquarters, giving list of the charter mem
bers of all Corps ever instituted in Kansas.
Greetings were received from Margaret Raw
| Wilkins, present Superintendent of the Illinois
| School of Reform, and other Department Presi-
| dents, whose absence was regretted.
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TIE GRAND ARMY
What is Being Done by the Veterans
for the Good of the Order.
DEPARTMENT NEWS.

ARKANSAS
Phil sheridan Post 81, Aurora-COm, c. c.
Scales: s. V c., B. B. Cluck; J. V. G., J. ID.
Woodland; O. NJ, Willy McElhany; o. d. Nj.
B. Young; Chap, J. n. Dennis; AdJ I; ": h,
Gabbard; O. G., d. Hooper; S. d., n. II. Cox
O. NJ S, J. w. Barron.
CALIFORNIA
riverside Post, Riverside-Com.. W. W.
Campbell; S. v c., ThOs. E. Stebbens; J. V. C.,
H. R. Vandebogsrt; Adj't, c. A. Lanthecum
Chap, j. J. Yeakle; Surg, Chas. NJ. Dexter ;
O NJ. Ad s. Alkire; o. D., Daniel Milan; U.
g., q. C. Wertz; Q. NJ. s., Geo. Hadden.
KANSAS
George Graham Post, 90, Seneca-Com., L. J.
Mosher; S V. c., w. P. Harrison; j. V. T., h.
G. Vancluf; Chap, ii. ID. Coan; Q. NJ, ): W.
Larimer; o. d., Harry Levick; q. d., L. Il.
Sherman; Adj't, b. S. Robbins.
Long Island Post, Long Island--Com., Albert
A. Baldwin; s. V. c. VIM. Childress; J. V. c..
John Reeder; Adj't, d. F. Pickle; Chap j. J.
Taylor; Surg. H. A. Martin; Q. M, John X.
Inman; O. d.. f. II. Rogers; O. e., Charles ID.
Pittingill s. NJ, B. F. Denel; Q. NJ. s., &. T..
Duling.
LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI
The IIth annual Encampment of the Depart
ment of Louisiana and Mississippi will be held
at Odd Fellows Hall, in the city OF New Or
leans. on Tuesday, April "a. at o'clock r. m.
The Council of Administration will meet at De-
partment Headquarters on Saturday evening
April 81 at o'clock, to examine the accounts OF
the Assistant QuarteTmaster- General and for the
transaction OF such other business as may be
brought before it. In order to expedite the
organization of the Encampment on Tuesday
evening, the Committee on Credentials will
meet at Department Headquarters Monday
evening, April %, at s o'clock, to receive the
credentials of members residing in the city and
all others who may have arrived at that time
MAINE
]. Wesley Gilman, Department Commander,
served in the Goth Me-, and was in every battle
in which his regiment took part, except two.
Commander Gilman was in the memorable
charge upon Round Top at Gettysburg. He
was also with his regiment in all of the battles
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fs Boston for the Commercial Bulletin and the
Post, when be removed to Somersworth aud
engaged in the practice Of law with his brother.
They have built up lucrative business
NORTH DAKOTA
Gen. Burnside Post, Oakes-Com, z. c. Bald
win; s. V. c., John Rairden; ]. v c., J. n.
Bingham Chap, Edwin Bly,; Surg, j. B. Root;
AdJt NJ. n. Chamberin; q. NJ, J. n. Cham
berlin; o. D., 81. Heating; o. G., ]. A. Nor
gan.
OHIO
A Post was instituted at Peru on Saturday
evening. March 81, with IT charter members
and named in honor Of the late henry II
Clark, formerly of Co. Z. 64th Ohio. The Post
starts with every prospect Of success. 1t has q
member who has served in two wars, aud il
now over "a years old. He Ia Chauncy Wood
ruiz the Chaplain of the Post.
Col. M. II. Bartilson Post, Gilmore-Com.. T.
=. AcFsddsn; S. v. c., Phineas Fawcett
}. V. c., Rob't Carruthers; Adj't, Bethel Berk.
shire; O. N, Frank Z. Berkshire; Surg, Moses
Proctor; Chap, II. 81. Westwood; O. D., Chas
Drumm; o. g., JOAN Alton; S. NJ, Lewis
Packer; G. MS, z. M. Morris.
Aanville Moore Post 525, Fremont-Com.
John q. Nuhfer; g. V. c.. Dan Stultz; J.vC.
VIM. Msurer; Chap, J. L. Albritton; o. d.
Clint Scoyille o. G., q. Van Buskirk; Adi't
Jay Holcomb; 9. NJ, W. Defienbaugh; s. N.
David Davis; Q. Ms, s. J. Remslspschsr.
OREGON
w. T. Sherman Post. Mero-Com., c. c. Ku
Hsy; 5. V. c., Geo. Meader; J. V. c.. Geo. "
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REUNIONS.
Annual Meetings and Other Matters Pertain
ing to Various Organizations.
MkSSkCHUSETT

Annual Meetings and Other Matters Pertain
ing to Various Organizations.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Augustus C. White, Secretary, SomerviIle:
The 10th Mass. Battery Association will hold
Reunion at the American House. Hanover
street. Boston, April IS.
NEW YORK.
T. T. Evans, Secretary, Utica: The first an
nua Reunion of Co ID, I'd NY. II. A., was held
in Bacon Post rooms April 2, and was called
TO order by the Chairman, J. S. Aiken. Letters
were read from comrades who could not attend
We then organized, and the following Off
GERS were elected for one year: Pres, ]. s.
Aitken; V.-P., Isaac Stratton; Sec, T. T.
Evans; Treas Charles Thompson Board of
Managers, Capt. John Jones' Lieut. T. S. Crosby,
w. II. CloheT. Comrade Thompson had an old
company roster, and called the roll for the bene-
fit of the boys present and 81 answered to their
names. and are as follows: Capt. John Jones,
Thomas I. Evans, Isaac Stratton, John S. Ait
ken, Peter Deck. Leo Schooler, Patrick Ferris,
Walter Hoffman, Nicholas Kirch, John Reege,
Z. ID. Morris, Lieut t. S. Crosby, Garrett Bradt,
Rob't J. Clark, Charles Thompson, Henry
Read. Frank Schooler, w. II. Cloher, Geo. Cum
ningham, Ed Lawson, Ed keenan,. Enough
| money was raised TO pay all expenses, and we
| turned into the banquet hall, where we all did
| justice and put away enough for the next day
| After supper short stories were told confined
| to what happened in the company. which were
highly enjoyed by all, and when we were short
of ammunition we adjourned, to meet next
| year.
| Pennsylvania.
Jonathan w. Reber. Secretary, Allentown
A number of distinguished men have been in
| yited to be present at the Reunion of the First
| Defenders at Pottsville on April I6. Among
| those who have promised to attend are: Hon
/ c. ]. ErdmRn, Allentown; Hon. T. b. Reed, o.
Maine; Hon. @. A. Grow, Congressman at
large Of Pennsylvania; Hon. James S. Biery
| and Hon. II. w. Allison.
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elected by unanimous vote of the Encampment
TO the position Of Department Commander for
the year 1882, his Post refusing TO accept his
resignation as its Commander during the year
of his service as Department Commander"
In private letter. Comrade John W. Burst
says of him: Col. Thos. Y. Lawler is the best
g. r. man in the United States He is an in
teresting able and attractive speaker, a splen-
did organizer. thoroughly familiar with the
Rules and Regulations of the q. "A. r., and has a
Post record superior to that of any other CON-
rade living, or who may come after him in the
examination"
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Do You Have Asthma9

If you do, you will be glad to hear that the
Kola plant found on the Congo River, West
Africa, is reported positive cure for the dis
ease. The Kols Importing Company, 116i
Broadway, New York, have such faith in this
new discovery. that they are sending out free
by mail. large trial cases of Kola Compound to
ali sufferers from Asthma, who send their name
and address on postal card. Write to them.
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6IUL U PVWVIItII5
MIGRATING tonic and soothing and strength
enfng nervine, purely vegetable, perfectly
proper functions OF womanhood, improves
digestion, enriches the blood, dispels aches
and pains brings refreshing sleep, and re-
stores health and vigor. For every "female
complaint" 1t is the only remedy so sure
that it can be guaranteed Ii it doesn't
cure, you have your money back.
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James; Adj't, B. F. Pike; Q. NJ. A. B. Wooley
Surg, Simon Elcock Chap, T. F. Cochrahe
o. D., Frank II. Smith; o. g., j. r. Belshee
S. NJ, ]. B. Small; @. MS, Sam orndorff
PENNSYLVANIA
Stevens Post, SIT. Lititz-Com., John K
Broker; S. V. c., J. c. Brobst; j. V. e., John
Breneman: AdIt, Jacob B. Gable; Chap, j.. 5
MUIR; Q. NJ, Samuel Stark; 0. d., Samuel
Seaber; o. g.. John Dielem; S. NJ, John Car
penter; ON. s., Jacob King
Robson Post, 20. Hazleton-Com.. Thomas
P. Morgan: S. V. c., George T. Carpenter;
J. v c., Peter Ehro; Chap, John a. Mason
Surg, VIM. R. Longshore; o. D., David Fer
guson: Q. NJ, John Weir; Adj't, Nathan Sha-
fer; s. NJ, VIM. Humes; ON. s., Chas. ROUGH
o. g., David Shearer.
w. C. Carr Post, 32S, Bear Lake-Com., J. ID.
Rudgers; S. V. c., George Evans; J. V. T., W.
Alverson; Chap, r. Wood; Q. NJ, William d.
man; O. D., L. Stanley; o. g., A. Whipple;
S NJ, D. J. Cornish ON. s., VIM. sweetland.
POTOMAC
A Committee on Testimonial to Past Depart
ment Commander has been appointed. N. NJ
Brooks, OF Post 6, is Chairman.
The following named comrades have been
appointed committee to promote closer and
more friendly relations with the Sons OF vet
Grams: Arthur Hendricks Post g. Chairman ;
y. -. I.
Fisher, 4; l. E. w. Thompson, 10.
TEXAS
Wesley Merritt Post, 90. San Angelo-Com.,
c. w. Johnson; s. V. c., ]. B. Wilt; J. V. C..
Geo. K. Bent Q. NJ, c. C. Clark; o. D., BENZ
Jenkins; o. g., II. r. Rowland; Chap, }. A.
Barnett.
WISCONSIN,
The Department Commander urges all Post
Commanders Past Post Commanders and rep
resentatives to lay aside every other consider
alton and attend the Encampment, and all
comrades who can conveniently do so it is
hoped will be present to add to the fraternal
pleasure of the occasion. Let the 2sth annual
Encampment, GAINESVILLE, April % and 26, 1894,
be long remem bered.
Wintermeyer Post, 1877, Sheboygsn-C CON-,
James Cumberlidge; S. V. c., John Rohrer;
J.V. c., w. B. Collins; o. D., VIM. Kirst; Adj't,
Joseph Hoffman; Chap, R. Sehmitt; O. NJ,
Ella Cone; o. G., John Nuss; Surg, j. Dietsch.
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ender Gen. Grant from the Spring of 1864
commencing with the Wilderness, and saw a
great deal of active service. He was severely
wounded Sept. 80, 1864, in front of Petersburg
and was sent TO the hospital, incapacitated for
service but was not discharged until the expi-
ration of the term of service of his regiment
He then returned TO Oakland, Me-, and
went into business. He has since held the
Office OF Chairman of the Board Of Seleetmen
and other important town Offices He isl man
of excellent ability aud much respected and
esteemed.
MASSACHUSETTS,
Commander Adams. with members of his
STAFF. visited Rodman Post 80, New Bed ford, on
the evening of March 90. The Commander
in-Chief was escorted from the railroad station
to Post l hall. where a reception was held.
Later, escorted by HIPS Band, the visitors and
Posts and 100 marched TO City Hall, where a
CasspGre was held plates having been laid for
400. Speeches followed.
Bachelor Post, 81. Brookfeld-Com Joseph
q. LON bard 5. Y. c., Charles E. Smith; J. V.
C., George Woods; Chap, Henry J. Page; Surg,
A. WOodeoek; Q. H., Geo. ". Sargent; Adj't
Gilbert T. Weber; O. D., Charles II. Bartlett;
o. G., Jerry Lynch; S. NJ, n. II. Foster; Q. N.
g., q. o. Bemis.
MICHIGAN
N. W. Dresser Post, 100, Lyons-Com, C. g.
Marsh S. v c.. 7. Sherry; J. V. c., L. R. Ben
edict; Q. n, y. t. Gleason; o. d.. H. Hitch
cock; o. g.. n. B. Sherwood Chap. J. S. Pres
ton; Surg. J. Bowman: AdJt. J. Z. Dougherty;
6. NJ, l.. E. Morse; Q. NJ. s., E. Prouty.
Minnesota
Acker Post, 81, St. Paul-Com., c. ]. stees;
6. V. c., w. II. Howard, jr.; J. V. C., T. s. Light
bourne; Surg. Charles Griswold; Chap, Rev.
P. W. Fuller; Adj't, W. B. Summers; O. NJ,
3. F. Irvine; o. D., r. C.. Noble; o. G., A. E.
Messenger; s. NJ, r. J. Moak Q. n. s., Comrade
Williams.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
David Russell Pierce, the Commander of this
Department. was born in Lexington Me- Feb
4, Is4s. and was educated at Bloomfield Acad-
envy, and at the Edward Little Institute. Com
msuder Pierce served in the 9TH Me- battery
After the war he engaged in teaching in Cali
fornia three years. and in 1869 was admitted
70 the practice of law in that State. Then for
Gz years he vas engaged in newspaper work
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FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Illinois Comrades Want Thomas G.
Lawler, of Rockford.


LawIer, of Rockford.
The Department of Illinois, GAR, is en-
Enthusiastically unanimous for Comrade Thomas
G. Lawler for Commander-in- Chief In a
circular sent out they say of him:
"Comrade Lawler was born in Liverpool.
England, on the 9TH day of April, 1914. He
came to Illinois when a child and received his
education in the public schools of Rockford, Ill.
At the age of II he enlisted as private in Co.
E. 18th H., in June, 1861, serving three years
and three months. He was with his company
and regiment in every battle in which they
were engaged, and with the colors of his regi
ment was the first man of his command over
the Confederate works at the battle of Mission
airy Ridge. Nov. ID, 1868. He served as private
aud Sergeant, and was elected First Lieutenant
but not mustered; commanded his company for
two months during the Atlanta campaign; was
elected by the vote of his company and placed
upon the roll of honor by order of Maj.-Gen.
Rosecrans. commanding the Army of the Cum
berland; organized the Rockford Rifles in 1875
and made it the most efficient and best-known
military organization in the West; was elected
Colonel, and commanded the Sd Regiment Illi-
nois National Guard for seven years, when he
resigned in order to give younger officers a
chance for promotions was Postmaster at Rock
ford under the Hayes, Garfield and Harrison
Administrations, and is now engaged In the
lumber and coal business.
"Comrade LAWYER was one of the first men,
bers of g. L. Nevius Post No /, Department
of Illinois. g. b.. which has membership of
nearly 600, and is the third largest Post in this
Department. He has been its Commander for
26 consecutive years. He served for five years
as a member of the Department Council of Adj
ministration, one year each as Junior and
Senior Vice Department Commander, aud was
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-04-12
The Perils of Extempore PRAYER.

It was Wesleyan gathering, and they
had met to say farewell to missionary and
his wife. A Layman WAS asked to pray, and
he began in this wise: 90 Lord, who carest
both for man and beast, take care,w beseech
Thee, of our dear brother-and his wife,"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-04-12
An Effective Remedy.
TTerns Siffinos. |

IeINS DVEbHUSI
It was severe punishment" said the
father, but it answers the purpose. 1t
keeps Johnny from running on the street."
"You didn't cripple the boy, did you?"
No, had his mother cut his hair for
him.