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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1895-09-13
OFF to Louisville.

Commander Drake, Adit. Deering of
the South Dakota Department G. A. r.
and T. G. DeJean and H. C. Holmes of
Plankinton and Editor IaFollette and
Mrs. Inez Oowen of Chamberlain were
in the city Monday en- route to the
national G. A. R. encamp mpment at
Louisville, and were joined here by
several delegates from the north. The
department train left Parker at noon
and carried a good many South Dakota
soldiers to the scenes of the late war.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1895-09-13
Blown Away By the Wind,

The wind of Thursday did consider.
able damage in the southern part Of
the county. A two story house belong
ing to Mrs. John Burns, living just over
the line in Aurora county, was literally
blown to pieces and the fragments of
the structure were scattered all over
the surrounding country. Mrs. Burns
and children took refuge in the cellar,
before the house was carried away, and
they were soon left without any pro-
lection. A bureau, containing many
valuable articles was carried off by the
wind and hasn't beenfound yet. Wheat
stacks and hay stacks were demolished
in great numbers, the loss on which
will be sevre at this time.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1895-09-13
To Appraise Taylor's Property.

Among the property turned over to
the state by ex-Treasurer Taylor to
square up his detalcation is some real
estate in Dawson county consisting of
quarter section of farm land and be-
tween 20 and 25 lots in the city. Land
Commissioner Lockhart and Auditor
Ripple were appointed committee to
appraise the real estate turned over by
Mr.. Taylor and they arrived Monday
for that purpose. Most Of the lots are
located in Rowley's second addition
In conversation with Mr.. Lockhart he
said that most of the real estate turned
over from the Northwestern Loan and
Trust Co. was heavily encumbered and
would be sold under sheriffs sale at
once, but the property turned over by
Mr.. Taylor and ex-Gov Mellette was
good property with very little incum-
brance. This makes the fourth county
the committee has visited and there
are % counties yet to be gone over.
From here the gentlemen went tc
Sphinx county.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1895-09-13
Advertised Letters.

The following is list of the letters
remaining uncalled for in the Mitchell
postoffice at the close of the week end
ing Sept. 9, 1895.
Abrams, Mr. Jim Bryant, Charles
Dunton, H w Downer, Ira P
Green, Nick Hamilton, Robert
Hanson, Miss JOS Holmes, Robert
ephine Ives, E D
Jay, James Parker, Oscar
WHEELER, Charles
When calling for the above please say
"advertised." If not called for in two
weeks they will be forwarded to the
dead letter Office.
SAML. T. GREEN, P. M.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1895-09-13
First Case From the Reservation.

The land office listened a case TIL urs-
day coming from the Yankton res9rva-
tion between A. j. Brakeman and G. E'
Fuller, the former being represented
by A. B. Hager and the latter by Col.
j. M. Adams. Mr.. Fuller filed sold
ier's declaratory on the land but Mr..
Brakeman claims a priority by a
squatters right.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1895-09-13
Not Coming to Mitchell.

A. M. Andrews, of Plankinton who
has been figuring somewhat on starting
another daily paper in Mitchell has
given up the idea. 1t is now stated
that he will divide up his Plankinton
printing outfit and establish weekly
paper at Rhinebeck, Iowa, and continue
the publication of the Standard at
Plankinton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

Very soon thereafter he abandoned the
law and entered the ministry. for
time his ministerial services were wholly
eratuitous and ne again taught scnoo'
during the week. preaching on Snnaay'
In Isi. AR. Massey removed TO Harr'so"-
burg. where he remained until 1894.
In the latter year he removed TO Aipe-
marie county where be has since re-
sided. Mr.. Massey has served the STATE
I'm both braaches OF the General Assem-
bly,. as Auditor OF Public Accounts
and rs Lieutennnt-Governor lie Is
now serving his second term as Superih
tendent of Public Instruction. Wen Nerseu
In affairs Of Htate, familiar WIN the
purposes OF the public school system
and I'm touch with the educational move
ments OF the day. Superintendent Mas
sey combines those clements which con-
stitute tine successful educational states
man.
TO carry on the work OF the Depart
rnent OF Public Instruction, Mr.. Massey
has three assistants, the chief or whom
Is Mr.. John a. McGilvray. Of this city
The office Of the department was crowd
ed out OF the Capitol building soon
after the retirement OF DR.. Runner ana
an office was rented until the recent re-
moval into the State Library ouiGlng'
THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
On the south side Of the Library. second
floor. are the apartments OF the De
partment Of Agriculture. Here Coiohei
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

COMMISSIONER WHITEHEAD.
Thomas Whitehead. OF Ashland, the Com
missioner. carries Oh the States farm
ing interests. lie Is known to Virginia
people, how not only as the Com
missioner Of Agriculture, but as an editor
Of great force. and as a political de-
batter than whom no one I'm the cid Com
monwealth has been regarded much
more formidable. Colonel Whitehead was
born near Livingston. in Nel,on county.
December -. 1875. and went 60 the COM
mon schools OF his county until lie was
II years old. Then he entered a mer-
camille and tobacco house. where he re-
NAMED for five years. lie became de-
putty Sheriff OF Amherst ard subse-
quently studied law, and was admitted 70
the bar IN March. 1919. lie practiccd
this profession until the war broke out.
Then he enlisted IN the Confederate
army and was elected lrst-iieutenant OK
the Amherst Rangers. Lieutenant White
h al re-cnlistcd as a private in 1852, and
was chosen captain of Company T., Sc
cond Virginia Cavalry. He was wound
ed at Steyensburg and al Trevill!an. and
was disabled lie was afterward assigned
10 post duty for investigation OF post Of
ficers. lie was elected 20 the Senate
Of Virginia IN March. 1850 from the dis
Buckingham counties. and came out OF
the army major of the Second Virginia
Cavalry.
After the war he became Common
wealth's Attorney for Amherst county.
IN 1872 he was elected % Congress. He
established the Amherst Enterprise now
the New Era) IN 1872, and ran that paper
until he moved 70 Lynchburg. I'm 1876
and tool. editorial charge Of the News.
He subsequently established the Lynch
burg Advance and Whi,ehead's Demo
crat and in 1856 he moved back 70 Am
kerst. continuing his paper farming, and
practicing law. Colonel Whitehead was
elected Commissioner Of Agriculture OF
Virginia in December. 1887, and has held
the Office ever since.
He has a fine corps OF assistants, con-
sisting Of:
Mr. Horace G. Buchanan, Of Hanover
clerk.
Mr. Richard II. Gaines. Of Richmond,
chemist.
Mr. st. George NJ. Anderson. OF Rich
mond. assistant chemist.
Mr. Irwin p. Whitehead, Of Ashland,
chief inspector of fertilizers.
Mr. Thomas J. Stratton, assistant in
spector Of fertilizers.
THE ATTORNEYGENERAL.
The Attcrney-General, II IN. II. Taylor
Scott. a so has nicey-appointed Offices on
the second floor of the building. They
are adjacent TO the rooms set aside for
the Supreme Court Of Appeals Major
Scott is n man of the highest order of in
tegrty and ability. He halls from Fau-
quer county, where he was born, and
has twice been hOnored by the Demo-
Gratis OF Virginia by being pla ced upon
their State ticket. He comes of a family
distinguished for legal talent, and Is a
fine lawyer himself. He Is co years OF
age, having been born in 1875. He did
much valuable work in the celebrated
Virginia coupon cases, and his advice was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
T..iLUINER'S.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. rssssGsrnatsEsssel

the class OF 1861. He was secretary of
the State Democratic Committee from
1855 70 1872. clerk Of the Committee on
District of Columbia in 1856. He was
appointed Librarian in January, 1891, and
made the classification Of the books in
the new Library building. IN conjunc-
ton with Mr.. W. G. Stanard. OF Rich
mond he prepared a descriptive cata-
logue OF the Capitol, and the works Of
art and curios therein.
Mr.. G. G. Rosser is the very efficient
police officer Of the Library building,
while Air. J. W. Williams, OF Blackstone,
is the eievator-man. AMI Mr. W. II. Har-
man, OF Augusta, the engineer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

Colonel himself, he is the beau-ideal OF
al around him. lie IS greatly beloved
among them, because he is brave and good
and true, and Is kind TO everybody.
Colonel Marye has held the office or
Auditor OF Public Accounts since ISL
when he succeeded S. Brown Allen.
He was born IN 1851, at Bronten, his
family home, in Fredericksburg now
the place Of abode OF Mr.. e. y. Rowe.
when a young man he engaged in the
mercantile business st Alexandria, and
left this 20 go into the war. as captain
of the famous Alexandria Rifles. IN
the Second Manassas fight, General Long
street. being appraised that some Of the
enemy were hidden in ambush, asked
who would 60 drive them out Colonel
Marye then captain Of the Alexandria
company. advanced toward General Long
street and salutod. lie took his men
and soon routed the Yankees, while Gene
raj Longstreet cried aloud; Three
cheers for the Alexandria Rifles"
Just short while ago. a gentleman
was reading over the report Of Colonel
Arthur Hubbard concerning the second
battle of Manassas This report spoke in
most complimentary terms of Colonel
Marye's conduct and Valor when he was
wounded. When the reader, however,
got to that part Of the document which
referred 20 Colonel Marye. tho Audi
tor would hear no more of II, and made
his friend put the report in his pocket.
Yes, Colonel Marye is one of the most
modest of men. He has an adherence
OF anything that lauds his own merit,
that is. praise OF his pTaiseworthy quail
ties. The Dispatch reporter who asked
him for picture Of himself TO be put ID
the paper had cause 20 seriously thnh
that n third battle of Manassas was to be
enacted, and the Colonel would have
fought a whole regiment OF soldiers
sooner than have given a photograph OF
himself TO be reproduced in a newspaper.
At the close OF the war Colonel Marye
was placed on the Military Court here,
and during his service there saved the
life of his old friend. Captain Owen, now
clerk in the office OF the Second Audi
tor. Everybody knows Colonel Marye,
and he counts his friends by the thou
sand all over Virginia lie makes a most
efficient Auditor. He Is ever watchful or
the States interest. and guards zealousiy
every tradition or legend that Is VIZ
ginLan.
COLONEL MARYES ASSISTANTS.
Colonel Marye has n most efficient set
OF gentlemen for his clerks. They are:
Mr.. G.. Lee Moore. OF Alexandria, first
clerk and acting Auditor IN the absence
OF the Auditor
MIR. George V. Moncure, OF Stafford
county. treasurer accountant.
Mr.. John S. Knox, OF Richmond, clerk
OF accounts.
Mr.. john P Goss. OF Albemarle, au-
dlting clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29


Josiah Ryland. Of King and Queen coun-
~. are polite and most accommodat-
Ing set of officials. ,dr. Ryland is
the RECONCILIATION Of nodesty ana GIG
nifty. lie was first appointed TO ms
office upon tho death Of Colonel FRANK
q. Rufiin ~ Governor Mckinney In lSs1'
and has made faithful and IN ever!
way competent public servant. MI. ny
land Is native OF King ara VueeH
county: a graduate Of the Virginia Nib
tary Institute. class OF 1sje: was hrs'
lieutenant in the King and queen AT,
tlllery Company during the hrst year "a
the war;. and was Afterwards prNa'e III
Company ii. Ninth Virginia cavalry III
lSSN-'M he was Superintendent OF fup-
lie Schools of King and Queen county.
Mr.. Ryland was appointed c!erk In the
Second Auditors Office by Colonel Ruiiiii,
I'm January. 1854, and was In New YORK
city arranging and listing the bonds or
Virginia when Colonel Kufiin died. In nv.
lie was elected 10 the office OF Second
Auditor by the Legislature In 1873
Second Auditor Ryland's assistants are:
Mr.. j. L. Shackelford, Of Culpeper county
who has been in that Office since 100
In 1870 he was elected Second Aunilor'
and held the position for about a year,
until the political disabilities OF General
tleman had been elected 10 the office.
Mr.. w. Chase Morton, of Orange county
n son of Hon. Jackson Morton. VINO
moved to Florida before the war, ana
was elected United States Senator from
that state In 1876
CAPTAIN II. II. owen. Of Prince Edward
county. captain of Company c. or the
Eighteenth Virginia Regiment. which was
IN the famous Pickett charge.
Dir. Newton McAlpine. Of Portsmouth
son Of DR.. Charles II. McAlpine. MAJOR
in the Sixty-nrst Virginia Regiment.
The business Of the Second AUDITORS
Office has to do mainly with the state
debt. All funding is done interest paid
transfers made. and accounts kept with
holders of different classes OF bonds in
this department. All cash appointments
20 public schools are paid through this
Office. The library fund is managed,
and county superintencents of schools
ere paid here The Second Auditor
Is also ex-oflicio custodian Of the funds
Of the Miller Manual Labor School Of Al
bemarle, which now amounts TO nearly
a million and a half of bonds.
WITH THE TREASURER.
Just across the hall from the Second
Auditors apartments are those OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
Many Special Offerings for This Week.
Downright Bargains for the Money Saver.

$50 dozen Large-Sze Full-Bleached Fancy
Weave Towels. the 13 i-2c. kind. at
Z 1-2c.
Very Large Full Silver Damask All-Linen
Towels, az l0c.
About 10 dozen Extra-Large Strictly All
Linen Towels. three styles each. a
Csc. value, at y lie.
Extra Quality All-Pure Twilled silk, 26-
inch Paragon-Frame Umbrellas. the
Sl.75 grade at csc.
% dozen Children's ATWOOD Navy Yacht
Caps at lie.
10 pieces best Cottage Hemp Carpet you
ever saw at 2jc. for II l-2c.. or just
half the regular price.
All shades All-Pure Wool Eiderdown at
25c.. but It's the zoe. grade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

State Treasurer. Mr. \. W. Harman,
Of RoclIbriige county. This office con-
tains the youngest set Of officials In the
building. Mr. Harnan Is a native Of
Staunton, where he was born, September
c. 1850, and was educated ct the Virginia
Military Institute. He farmed in Rock
bridge county until he was elected Tre"-
surer. in 1886. which was MS first expert
crce in politics. Those under him are:
Mr.. c. II. Urner. Of Shenandoah.
Mr. y. c. Zollic.Ler Of Washington
county.
Mr. p. D. Core, or Northampton.
Mr.. Ivanhoe Slaughter, Of Fluyarna.
Mr. \. Z. Moore, o. Rockbridge.
THE ADJUTANT-GENER
The ONCE Of the Adjutgnt-Ceneral OF
Virginia is also on the first floor Of the
building. General Charles J. Anderson,
who now holds that important Office, IS a
man Of superb presence. fine solder.
and one Of the most agreeable gentlemen
in the community. He is IL years of age,
and a bachelor. lie entered the Nir-
ginia Military Institute in March, 1854,
and fought with the cadets until they
were disbanGed by orders Of The Secretary
Of War, April ?. 1865. In 1856. he re-
entered the Virginia Military Institute.
graduating therefrom in 1869 He has
been in business here ever since.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

Prof. fiaslefT'5 New System SURPRISES

Before joining any French class, In
quire about Professor Hasieifs new and
original system of teaching languages.
Its superiority over all methods now In
use has been ACKNOWLEDGED by the best
scholars Of this country.
1t has been endorsed and pronounced by
the most prominent educators to be
the Simplest. quickest, and most logical
system. Terms very moderate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
Mems Heavy Wool OVerShirtS

IN A MATCHLESS ASSORTMENT.
Heavy Woollen Top-Shlrts. 43c.
Extra-Quality Woollen Oyershirts, pretty
and neat styles, 4sc.
Extra-Well-Made Double-Sttched ALL
Wool Shirts. the 81 kind. at 75c.
Best grade OF Navy Flannel Shirts in the
double and s!ngle-breasted. at Csc. !;
strictly all wool and worth $3.50
Mems 81 White Wool Shirts and Drawers.
at 49c.
Mems ATWOOD Natural-Gray Shirt at
79c. is a bargain.
Ladies' Long-Sleeve Winter Weight Rib
bed Vests At Is. 10. g and SC; each
grade a money-saver.
Ladies' Flat Merino Vests at q, -, 81.
and 44c. Excellent values in this line.
and worthy your inspection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
ALL In ONE BUILDING
Sketches Of Those Who Carry on the
States Business at the Library.
PERSONNEL OF DEPARTMENTS
Those in Charge Of the 00lcss and
Their Valuable Assistants.
AUDITORS AND THE TREASURER.
Important Events In the Lives OF
These Gentlemen and of the Other
the Attaches.

Through the columns OF Richmond's en-
terprsing newspapers the public has been
made familiar with the details OK almost
every nook and corner Of the beautiful
State Library building; the interior OF
the structure has been portrayed by
graphic pen-work, and sketches Of parts
OF the house have been printed, ana
views Of the handsome and imposing OK
terror have found their way into nearly
every home in the Commonwealth. But
as yet one iInpor,ant-aye the most sis-
nificant of all-feature has been left COM
paratively untouched.
This feature, while not component
part OF the Library building, Is on' that
has much 10 DO with the interest IN ana
the welfare OF the structure not only now
but throughout all time. II is the ecu
pants Of the house. No one can salhsdy
that withou: proper officials IN the peau-
tlful building which now ddorns the sou'h-
eastern portion Of the Capitol Square that
structure would Cea.c 10 be as aufac'iHe
40 all who came within either upon pusi-
ness OF from interest or curiosity.
The State OF Virginia could not nave
nut a more cOngenial a more Falhsl"h"hs'
and thoughtful corps az officers ana as
sistauts under one roof than are IN the
handsome Library building. no matter
how hard &, had tried. From early morn
untjl The hel,s OF the city ring forth the
thi,d hour of the afternoon the labors
of tha several departments move smoothly
ard steadily along and everywhere order
discipline. and pleasant relationship pre-
vail.
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR.
In the Office OF Colonel Morton Marye,
the Auditor OF Public Accounts, there
are about a dozen rather good-loohihg
officials, ranging from about 20 years OF
age 10 vcll---the frosts OF several more
winters have accumulated upon the whls-
kers Of some of them. As Tor the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
CAPES, CLOAKS, WRAPS.

We hunted the northern markets over
and are satisfied we are showing 30
handsom st collection of Popular
Priced wraps ever exhibited 10 'As
city at ar less prices.
capes, braided and heavyweight. O., r@
H.13. A.sS, S223 s2ss. and W to 10
finest plush and fur grades
The New Beaver and Bouele Box costs
with the prettiest sleeves ever gli .
a garment.
Misses and Chl!drens Gratchy' 'a-
Jackets, In new and pretty effects
30 Chi.dren's Short Jackets. ases ~
years. In 30 styles. at sS,. These ~
worth a great deal more, but We ID
a manufacturer 20 make Us up nd %
his remnants. and this IS youg o,.''
tunity 10 supply the children.
Underwear to suit every member o. l'-'
family. from the infant TO s'Aa''
mother.
Infants 4O-gauge Mer.no Vests. l''.'
the is-inch at Sc; 2o-inch. y H..
22-inch, he; 2i-lnch. lSc.. anl .-'s'
sizes I'm proportion.
Mems white MerIno shirts starr T" 80
then q. q, %. 81. and Ec. Each H-''
Der bargain a, the price. .,
See our &c. grade, equal 70 any
shown ar sQc. .,4,st
Mems Heavy Natural Random a.
Shirts, with rib tail. an eAe-'''"'
value, for sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
TUAiIiiHifirS.
JACOB LEVITT
1888 EAST NAAIN STREET.
.nxgla7ss,ssggsEsz sx3zzzzI1sEEz

Upward and onward goes march in successful mecan-
dising and why? Honest reliable goods very small profits
and community is ready to assist the business OF house
like ours when dealing with them on such principles
Large purchases close buying and eye for the beautiful
what characterized our fall purchases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
Here's a Bargain:
KID GLOVES

just when you need them.
We closed out the entire stock
of an importer of the very
best makes of Ladies Kid
Gloves, and have made them
into two lots.
lot NO. /, AT FORTY-NINE CENTS.
LOT NO. ?. AT FIFTY-NINE CENTS.
Blacks, Tans, Slates Pearls. and Whites.
in Dressed and Suede Foster-Hook,
and Large Button; also, a few dozen
Mousquetaires. TO- ~. and lS-button
lengths, all sizes in the lot, from
IL 10 Ga.
Don't miss this opportunity OF getting
your winter supply OF Gloves at a
mere tribe.
is pieces Bright. Pretty Fall Sateens,
richly a II lie. value, for 3-ic. q
yard.
800 Small-Sze Smyrna Rugs az &c.
600 Boys Heavy-Welght Strictly All
Wool Jersey Suits finely trimmed and
finished. sizes 10 s years. a clothing
house s. value. for sl5s.
The largest stock OF Chlldrens Fancy
Fall-Style Caps and Hats to be found
in Richmond.
81 pieces 22-ii n Changeable silk de Chine.
81 lie. This is a beautiful article for
Fall Waists, and just half the usual
price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
fer children teething 1t soothes the child.
softens the gums, allays ali pain, cures
wnd-colic, ard is the best remedy for
diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29
Hosiery, FOR MONDAY.

Hormsdorfs Fast-Black Full-Regular-
Made Cotton Hose. double heel ana
toe, well worth lie. our price..l lie.
6 pairs for 75c)
Iermsdorf's Fatt-Black Full-ReSuiar-
Made Lisle-Thread. Drop-Sutch, and
plain and double heel and toe. for. .2oc.
Ladies' Fancy SILK Hose, worth 75c., for
sc
(Ail colors warranted fast)
ladies' 81 Solid-Coior silk Hose, for ..fSe
Full-Regilar Tan Hosiery, double heel
and toe, lie. value, FOR ..........l2 l--c.
Childron's Seamless Fast-Black Ribbed
Hos, for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. '.luc'
Infants Half-Hose. IN white, Tan, and
Black, i5c. ones. for ............l2 l-2c
Fast-Black Hosiery. for children, three
quarter-length, sizes : IL to Lille
Full-Regular Fancy Hosiery, for ladies'
fast coiors. extra Offering, worth more,
our price .........''....''''''''''' ''''-0~'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

brarlan Scott was born In Orange county.
in 1876. He was II private soldier in the
Thirteenth Virginia Infantry In lsei-'62;
"a cadet az the Virginia Military Institute.
1863; private In the Black Horse Caval-
ry from iSc3 10 1850 Mr.. Scott is a II.
L. OF the University Of Virginia, Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-29

General Anderson was state Commits
sioner 10 the Vienna Exposition. in 1929
having been appointed by Governor
Walker. lie entered the military SER
vice OF the State In 1871, serving in the
grades OF first lieutenant. captain. major.
adiutant, Northumberland. colonel bri-
gadier- general, and acknowledgement, hav-
ing been appointed to the last-named
Office January 8. 1894 by Governor O'Fer-
rail. This Is the only public Office Gene
raj Anderson ever asked for.
In conducting the affairs OF his Office.
General Anderson has associated with
him an officer OF the United States army
Lieutenant John r. knight, whose spe-
cal business IS TO instruct the Virginia
volunteers. Lieutenant knight comes from
Farmville..
Mr.. Snyder is the State Armorer, and
can always. or nearly always. be found
at his post Of duty at the Adjutant-Gene-
rails office.
THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
In the extreme northeast corner Of the
second story Of the structure Is located
the Department OF Public instruction.
with Hon. John Il. Massey as Superin-
tendent. No man in Virginia IS better
known that Mr.. Massey. He is a native
Of Spotsylvaaia county Until his 18th
year he attended "neighborhood schools"
and then entered the Virginia Baptist