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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-11-22

The International typographical union
in session recently III Louisville, Ken
lucky, instructed its delegates to the
American federation to favor the national
and state destruction OF the liquor traffic.
The resolution was adopted almost unani-
mously, and gift OF flask of Whisky
for each member. male and female, which
was sent to the convention by one of the
city officials, was declined with thanks,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-11-22

The question is frequently asked why
I he woman suffragists do not ask for full
suffrage This can be secured only by
change in the constitution; while munie-
ipal suffrage can be granted by the legis-
lature. II municipal suffrage is granted
and creditahly USED by he women, after
few years il would he comparatively
easy then TO secure full suffrage.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-11-22

Mrs. L. NJ. y. Stevens, recording secre-
tary of the y W {. T. l., has been called
to headquarters at Chicago, TO complete
the years work OF the lamented CORES
ponding secretary, Mrs. Wood bridge.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-11-22

Il Is proposed to introduce bill IN the
next legislature OF Indiana limiting the
number OF saloons in the state o one for
each loo inhabitants. Saloon keepers
are organizing TO prevent - passage,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-11-22
Fresh Providence River Oysters.
Everything in the Smokers Line.

Watch for hi new brand of Cigars being
made rX ltr,.--lf far him. and will be ahead oil
any ) cent cigar In Ellsworth
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-11-22

Edited by MRS. JIMMIE y. PACKARD, Eas,
Winthrop, Me ladie9; for t"d and Home
and Native Land" | ask YOU to help the tenn
perance cause along ny sending clippings or
original articles to the above address
The International typographical union
in session recently in Louisville, Ken
lucky, instructed its delegates to the
American federation to favor the nat ionsl
and state destruction OF the liquor traffic.
The resolution was adopted almost unani-
mously and a gift OF a flask of whisky
for each member, male and female, which
was sent to the convention by one of the
city officials, was declined with thanks.
Mrs L. NJ. y. Stevens, recording secre-
tary of the y. W {. T. l., has been called
to headquarters at Chicago, TO complete
the years work OF the lamented CORES
ponding secretary, Mrs. Wood bridge.
The state conventions of the w. {. T. [.
this year have been unusually large, and
it is believed that the national eenven-
tlon at Cleveland will be the largest in
the history Of the organization.
As the saloon prospers in any COM
munity, the church declines, and as the
church prospers, the saloon declines.
The death of the saloon may not always
be the life of the church; but the life OF
he saloon is so far as it controls men,
the death OF the acknowledgements
Messenger.
Mrs. Stevens feels confident that the w.
c. T. L. conference which the convention
voted to hold in Augusta next winter
will be great success. She has reason to
believe that Lady Henry Somerset may be
present, together with many prominent
W hite ribboners. The principal topic viii
/ be woman : ballot.
The question is frequently asked why
/ the woman suffragists do not ask for full
+ suffrage This can be secured only by
change in the constitution; while munie
( ipal suffrage can be granted by the legis-
lature II municipal suffrage is granted
and creditably used by he women, after
a few years il would he comparatively
easy then TO secure full suffrage.
It is proposed to introduce bill in the
next legislature OF Indiana limiting the
number OF saloons in the state to enc for
+ each I.Vp ihhsoltahts. SAIGON h'.e eiS
are organizing 10 prevent - passage
a big banquet vas held at v esttield
& rslartlt, IN csIebra.ian af tha one
hundredth anniversary OF the town. Not
drop OF VINE appeared on any Oh me a.
"a s4ig fs.,,i... ~ tbs
result of a crusade by the ministers hen
arrangements Were belhg i1aat tof w
Nc - = nyhiic n,,..,r mo
was held. and the wine Voted out.-Er=
j change
IT, f,,cot--a,- .-..tn aoa Grain. If
80 .b..r. o-a ~ ,,ye;n. ~ .fsh-
~. l., mn ,,rei,s ~ vine only II y
f,,,.ol;4s ,,,ol 10 a ,,root ,nistaka IN takinp
f,,...ad ~ ,.,,,ris,iny foods t.
80, ~ -a,,.,+b
The w C. T. I. OF the District Of
Columbia have passed resolutions highly
| commencing Mrs. Cleveland for her firm
stand against drinking.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
MAR RlED.

Pttsfeld-Nov. "a. by Rev. ;. c. Whitcomb,
Mr.. Ora D. Frost and Miss Blanche e. Badger,
both of Pittsield
Pittsfeld-Nov. IS. by Rev. e. II. Hamilton,
Mr.. Sheridan K, Written tf Palmyra and Miss
Flora b. McLeur of Pittsfeld.
Madison-Nov. %, by Rev. {. V. Hanson,
George d. Young and Miss Carrie NJ Witham,
both of Madison.
Skowhegan-Dec /, by Rev. c. V. Hanson.
Villa II. Roder ok, and Miss Alice NJ. Dun
lap, both of Skowhegan.
CanaanNov. n, John F. Richards OF So,
Athol, Mass, and Miss Sarah {. Wheeler of
Canaan.
Palmyra-Nov. 2sth, by Rev. V. d. Sweet
land, Mr. Fred f. Blaisdell of Wateryille and
Miss lillian NJ. Beaver of Augusta.
West Forks-Dec. 24d, by c, 5. Durgin, ESQ.
Mr.. Jonathan Bean and Mrs. ANGELA Smith
both of Carratunk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
Gard of Thanks,

We wish 90 express our thanks to the
kind neighbnrs and friends, who SO
kindly caue to US in our bereavement
with helping hands and words of sympa-
thy; also to the singers who assisted us
in singing, to them is our heartfelt
thanks.
Mrs. Il. MCCRILLIs.
c. X MCCRHLIS AND WIFE.
Palmyra. Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
Card of Thanks.

To the many family friends, who rem
dered me such material assistance dur
ing the long continued illness of my late
wife, and later, at the end, were so So
licitous to do all in their power both in
kindly labor and many floral contribu-
tons. would publicly express my
heartfelt gratitude.
NJ. 5. ADAMS,
SkoWhpgan, Dec. 3, 1891.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06

The Lewiston Journal says the cut of
logs on the Androscoggn and its tribu
taries this year bids fair to be light. A
Lewiston contractor who has done much
in previous years, says that they shall
do very little. The cause is in the un-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
Stockholders Meeting.

The stockholders Of the Second National
Bank OF Skowhegan are hereby notified that
their annual ineeting for the election or di-
rectnrs for the ensuing year and for the tran
SO ct on of any other business that NAV legal
ly come lbeioie Il EN-, will sheld at the
rooms of said bank on Tuesday the sth day of
January 1895 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
December g. 1894,
5w4e JAMES FELLOWS, Cashier.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
Job Printing.

The Job Printing Establishment connected
18th the SOMERSET RERoRTER is prepared to
40 all classes Of work, the richest as well as the
most common Jobs. Competent and expert
snced workmeh are employed and large
stock of paper, envelopes, advertising, we'd
ding and business cards in great variety.
orders of dances, bills of fare. programs etc,
etc. printed in great variety of styles on short
notice Commercial printing a specially.
orders by mail will receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06

| would inform my many former Gus
toners, and the public in general that
my new blacksmith shop opposite the
REPORTER office is completed and am
ready for business.
| would extend my sincere thanks for
past liberal patronage bestowed while
was located on the south-side. and can
safely guarantee you even better service
10 my new quarters.
Yours truly,
c. $. MACOMBER,
SEouhauap Dec x 1904
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
DIED.

Cornville Dec 2, Myrtle, youngest child of
Joseph W and Sarah II (Fogg) Judkins, aged
10 years
Cornville-Nov. 81, Mrs. Mabel tMcIntire)
wife of Frank l.. Hight aged "a years,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06

The 53rd, Congress assembled at
Washington, Monday for the short soss-
ion to end the 18th of March next.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06

You Must Use Drugs be-
cause you sometimes need
them. We keep only the
purest goods. That is the
great desideratum to be look
ed after when the time comes
that you need them. Not
only drugs, but we also handle
a full line of Tenney's Choco-
lates.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
Have you tried Patterns
White Powdered JamiCa Ginger?
Alumni and Friends of the SlIow-
hogan High School and Bloom
field Academy.

We wish to call your attention to our school
paper 1t is to be a quarterly mag nine pub
1ished by and solely for the interests of the
High School. 1t will contain articles from the
best Literary talent OF the school and the cur
rent school topics. We hope to publish pa
per that will be worthy OF your patronage and
we shall if it is in the power of the editorial
board No better way OF showing your good
feeling and interest in the dear old school than
by sending your name and fifty cents which
will give you The Lever for one year. to
HAROLD h. HANSON,
5w49 Chief of subscription Dept
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06

Friday, December
Somerset District Lodge of Good Tenn
plars at Cornville.
Friday, December :,
Annual election of officers of the Wom-
ans Relief Corps.
Friday Evening. Dec. 7,
Annual election Of officers Of Russell
Post q. A. X.
Tuesday Evening, January Is, 1895
Lecture o the Skowhegan Public School
system by l.. L. Walton Esq, in G. A.
r. Hall.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

steiphs-A. Whitcomb Jr.
nrngs-tieo. f. Sampson.
d,be Lever-H. L. Hanson.
For oale--Frederick Hoyt.
pa5vland-Alpha Pub. Co.
frreclosure-P. Verified.
For Sale-R. F. Homestead.
Free Remedy-R. T. Patten.
o,sters Etc.-Waiter Pierce.
legislative Noticed. F. Davis.
Meeetiug-First National Bank.
Wqeting-Second 3" g
Slaughter of Prices--W. p. steward.
Harper's Magazine-HarperS Bros
little Men & Women-Alpha Pub. Co.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06


REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol.
loving are the real estate transfers dur.
ing the week:
The Forks--IIenry Lovejoy to Herbert
VI. Prince, 500
Concord-S. Bunker to Mark Savage
slGO.
Pittstield-Elmer l.. Mason to Pethu-
el Holmes, Sl7250.
Embdrn-Walace and Willis G.
Emery to Mark f. 1ery ct al, SO
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS \. Steward to Wal
lace Emery, 81; Benjamin Adams to
Emily 5. Porter, $4,000.
Fairfield-Alanson +. Skillings tc
Amos F. Gerald, $1,000; Ella Soule to
Celia S Soule, 500.
Mercer-Geo. w. Boston to 5. j. Wal
ton, $3.50.
Bingham-Asher Morton to II. c.
Morton ct al. $40.
Moscow Milo NJ. Dauforth to Robert
B. Hilton ct al, 500,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
Geo. {. Sampson,
CORNER DRUGGIST,
Skowhegan, Maine
Stockholders Meeting.

The stockholders of the First National Bank
of Skowhegau are hereby notified that their
annual meeting for the choice of officers for
the ensuing year and the transaction of any
other business that may legally come before
them will be held at the rooms of the Bank on
Tuesday the sth day OF January A. d. 1895 at
10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Skowhegan, Dec 5, 1894.
5w49 GEO. n. PAGE, Cashier
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06

Bargains in shawls, wrappers and bed
blankets, at w. b. Stewards.
Now is the time to secure the Century
War Book at very low figure, at the
REPORTER office. See advertisement
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
Coming Local Events.

For the benefit OF our readers we shall pub
lish under this head notices of coming local
events SO far as we are able. TO this end we
request secretaries of lodges and societies and
the clergymen of Somerset churches to send in
anything they may have for publication in
this column.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06

"A meeting of the Turf, Farm aud
Home publishing Company was held in
Auburn on Monday, when the folio ing
directors were elected A. II. Savage,
w. w. Stetson, Auburn; A. T. Moore,
Pennington; f. 2. MAYO, Watervillr
j. w. Bracket. Phillips; F. w. Hill,
Exeter; H.. E. Foster, Waterville.
Judge A. II. Savage is president of the
company. Mr.. +. p. Mayo will he
manager of the Turf, Farm and home
the ensuing year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
New Shop-New Location.

New tariff prices on towels at W. H..
WildeS'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
Legislative. Notice.

This is to give notice thai the undersigned
and his associates wlli petition the mex Leg
81 itufe for the right In construct dams locks
and canals on the penohscot river and its
tributary lakes aud streams, for storing wafer
for manufacturing aud navigable purposes.
Bangor, Nov Is, 1894.
3w49 DANIEL F. DAVIS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06

25 new cloaks, arrived this week at
Ordway's.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
IragdOn.

A very quiet wedding took place at
the home of George \. Flye in this Will
age Wednesday, November Is at 3 p. NJ.
The bridal couple We're Mrs. Flye's
youngest sister, Mrs. Lila Bragdon and
Mr.. James Tracy, both of Lewiston.
Rev. F. H. Morgan performed the cere-
money
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06

Dress goods at % per cent discount at
Ordway's.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06

Best Hartland shawis only $500 at
Ordway's.
Secure some Of the special bargains W..
III. Wildes' Is Offering.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
Trial Bottles Free BY

r. r. Patten. 5kowhegan. f. W. Spaulding,
So. Nofrid <ewock.
Prepared BY ALEX NJ. RoBINsoN JR., Apothe'
cary, Bangor, Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-12-06
A Wonderful Remedy FREE !
BALSAM
WINTERCREEN!

Prepared tram Pure Wtmergreen. Nothing
like it Nothing equal to it Nothing to be
compared with it for Coughs, Colds and all
Throat Troubles, from whatever cause. For
Children in Group, Sudden Colds, with Fever
and Sore Throat, it is WORTH IFS Wight IN
GOLD. Try it once and you will never be with
ont L. Only D cents per hottie.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1894-08-24
and STILL THEY are COMING.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 2.-State Senator
H. B. Kelley of Lawrence, who has been
an honored leader of the republican party
of Kansas for nearly twenty years, hS..j
ing many positions Of honor and trust,
today withdrew from the old party and
rendered his services to Chairman Brel-
denthal Of the populist party. He has
been wavering in his political allegiance
since the state convention, but the re-
publican leaders tried in vain to held
HIM in their ranks.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1894-08-24
Springdale.

A peoples party caucus in and for
Springdale township, will be held IN the
school house in district No. Al, on Mon
day, September 10Th, 1894, at o'clock X
p. M, for the purpose of electing two (2)
delegates to represent Springdale town
ship in the county convention to be held
10 Canton on Monday, September 18th,
1894. All peoples party voters, Abe.
Lincoln republicans and Thomas Jeffer-
son democrats are requested to partici-
pate in this caucus. J. NJ. BUsWELL,
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1894-08-24
Lynn.

There will be peoples party caucus
in the school house In the village OF
Worthing on Saturday evening, Septem
Der 9Th, at O'Clock, for the purpose OF
electng five (5) delegates to the county
convention to be held at Canton Septem.
Der l7th, 1894. Every body is invited
that believes in equal rights to all and
special privileges TO none.
HENRY BRADSHAW,
j. NJ. JvERsON,
e. w. NORTON,
Peoples party committee for Lynn
township.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1894-08-24
Brooklyn.

A peoples party caucus for Brooklyn
township will be held IN the BrooklyH
school house on Saturday, September Sth,
1894, from o'clock p. m. until o'clock
p. M, for the purpose of electing dele
gates to the county convention TO meet in
the court house in the city of Canton, on
Monday, September 18th, 1894.
p T., GLIDDEN
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1894-08-24
Lincoln.

There will be peoples party caucus
held in the new school house, No. so, one
mile east of Henry Barnum's, Lincoln
township, on Saturday evening, Sept. 8
at o'clock, to elect SIX delegates to the
county convention. which meets on the
18th Of Sept. Reformers are invited to
take part. HENRY BARNUM,
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1894-08-24
Dayton Township.

There will be caucus OF the peoples
party Of Dayton township held in Day
ton Hall, on Saturday evening. SeLte
Der S,h. at O'Clock, to elect six delegates
to the county convention, which meets
at Canton September IT, All men who
believe in reform are invited to par.
ticipate EDGAR WARDwELL.
Chairman
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1894-08-24
DelaDre.

A peoples party caucus for Delapre
township will be held IN school house No.
60, near Tea, on Saturday, September 8,
1894, at 7:3O D. M, to elect three (3) dele
gates to the county convention to meet in
the court house in the city of Canton, on
Monday, September l7th, 1894.
ANDREW MEssNER,
Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1894-08-24
PEOPLES PARTY CAUCUSES
Notice..

Where no call for caucus has been
printed or posted, the peoples party vot-
ere OF the several precincts will meet in
the usual place for holding such meet
ings and proceed to elect delegates, but il
is hored that due and timely notice will
be given in each precinct so that earnest
workers may be sent to the county con
YentiOn.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1894-08-24
COUNTY COMMISSIONER CONVENTION.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Democratic electors Of Lincoln county
are requested to meet in mass convention Of
the Court House In the city OF Canton on Sat
for the purpose of selecting nine 9) delegates
to represent the county of Lincoln in the Dem
Ocratic State Convention to be held at Sioux
Falls, September 5th, 1894.
Per order Committee.
FP. SMITH, Chairman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1894-08-24
The Farmers Leader
PEOPLES PARTY COUNTY CONVENTION

A delegate convention Of the Peoples Party
Of Lincoln county, South Dakota, is hereby
called to meet in the court house in the City Of
Canton on Monday, September 18th, 1894, at
O'Clock p. M, for the purpose Of placing tE
nomination candidates for the several county
Offices, as follows. to-wit
One state senator.
Two members house Of representatives..
One county Judge.
One clerk OF the courts.
One states attorney.
One register Of deeds.
One county auditor.
One county treasurer.
One sheriff.
One superintendent OF schools.
One county coroner.
One county surveyor.
The following are especially requested tO
participate in the caucuses and convention
All peoples party voters, Abraham Lincoln
republicans, Thomas Jefferson democrats old
soldiers, farmers and lab0ring men and any who
work with hands or brain, merchants and pro-
fessional men who are benefited by there being
more money among the people SO they can sell
goods and receive pay for services rendered
any church members who may believe In
Christ's teachings, and young men who should
face live issues instead of turning their heads
toward the graveyard OF the dead issues OF the
past.
The basis OF representation in the county
convention for the several towns and tow nSIipS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-10

IN Muusey's Magazine by Hiss Margaret
Kenna, "a Graduate OF SIT de ChantaL

IN HIuusey's Magazine 10y Bliss Margaret
KeRna, "a Graduate OF SIT de ChantaL
Bobby Flax" a very pretty little
story 10 the November number of Nun
Scg'S Magazine, is from the pen of Miss
Margaret Kenna, daughter OF the late
Senator John L. keuua, and a gradu-
ate of MI de Chantal Miss Kenna has
an inherited foudneSS for the State her
father loved so well aud from one Of
bis .favorite haunts 10 Greenbrier
county she has selected the curly
headed little boy who is the
central figure 10 her story and who
gives TO it its name. lie is manly
little fellow, and bears up braveIy un-
der trials that would crush many al
older one. His heroism, his devotion TO
his mother aud his manly character ap-
peal strongly to the reader, who readily
grants him the place of prominence in
the story allotted by the writer, al
though his part is really a minor one,
and be but the means of showing how
mans true character is OitentImes
made known, the best that is in him
brought out by some deep sorrow. The
story of Bobby is beautifully told, and
is the work Of one who evidently pos
sesscs much literary talent, although
she has never before been known as
a writer for the magazines.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-10

The residence of james w PAXTON. Esq,
No. 1900 Chspiins street., lot O. u In. by
$50 H. one ofsthe finest finished dwellings 10
the city: modern in all 10 appointments.
4 desirable residence property No. 20 Ia
diana streUt; rooms; modern.
Nos. I26, 1913 aud 100 south Penn atresti
cheap
No. so n. wabash street Island two
story frame dwelling Of @ rooms. Lot 0IlsJ
feet II bought In next ten days can be had Tor
Sl,6JOcash. .t-,
No. II Thirteenth street two story brick.
No. 1913 Fourteenth street bIick h0use
az one-half It's value. -
double brick dwellings, property otqrooms sach
No - ~. Wabash street, Island EttotY
frame Dwelling OF rooms; water OF both
floors: lot 2Szl-0 feet -,
No 2s2I ton street. 2story Tame dwell.
ing Of T. rooms; half lot, Ne 4sq 10. H. @'Ri0'
feet. t,t
No. go n ain street, 2story brick dwelling
OF ~ rooms. s,,o
A frame house on McColloch street Tor $40.
no LEASES feet Of ground on the east
side OF Market stree, north OF sixteenth street
or she owner wall build Tor q good tsnant
RIlyEHART 81 TATUM'
a.. q
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-10
ADMIRAL GHERARDI TO RETIRE.

Rs Has Been 10 the Service over Perry
Eight Years-One OF the old War Com.
maudera
WASHINGTON, D. c., November O.
Tomorrow al noon there will be placed
on the retired list The commaudaut of
the New York navy yard, Admiral Ban
croft Gherardi, one OF the few old war
commanders now in the naval service.
he leaves behind him a career OF dis
tinction, full Of hard fighting and
service, aud without q blemish. His
total active service amounts to forty
eight years and five months and twenty
five years aud eight months OF that SER
vice were spent at sea. Admiral Cher
ardi was born To Louisiana siXty-twO
years ago, and was appointed to the
naval service from Massachusetts Juue
Goth, 1876, as a midshiDman.
PROMOTIONS IN THE ARMY.
WAsHINGToN. d. c., November o.
Brigadier General Alexander Mcdowell
McCook has been appointed Major Gen.
eral OF the U. 5. army. vice General
Howard retired, and Colonel James W..
Forsythe, Of the Seventh Cavalry, has
been promoted TO Brigadier General TO
succeed MCCOUk.