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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
WILL OF MRS. spoFFoRD.
Exempiied Copy of the Instrument Filed
in Washington.

An e2emplified copy of the will of Mrs
Ophelia NJ. Spofford, who died on October
90 1894, 1894, was filed yesterday, says the
Washington Times. With it was copy
of all proceedings under the will up to the
present time.
Mrs Spofford was daughter of Thorn
as Martin of Pulaski Tenn, and was
known in New Orleans, where she lived
a number of years, and in Boston. She
left property worth from $4,000 TO
$4,000 The heirs are Thomas NJ Spot
ford and his sisters, Misses Eleanor and
Nina Spofford. all residents of Tennessee
and well known here and in Alabama
A considerable portion Of the estate is
invested here.
BY the will, which is dated March "a
1887, a first charge upon the estate is
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
'Agriculturslists Quit.

Rome, March 1.-THE members of the
Italian agricultural colony which estab-
lished itself in the Godofelas plateau In
Abyssiflia hayes returned to MassbwAh.
war in AbyssnlH has compelled them to
quit their agriculture, which was made
terribly arduous by plaques of lofusts.
arid soil and the claims Of the state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
Corbett Has Signed.

Pittsburg March Thames J. Corbett
today signed the articles of agreement
forwarded by the National Sporting club
of London to fight Robert Fitzsimmons
before that organization next June for a
purse of $4,000, the winner to take all
the money. Each man is allowed $500 for
expenses; provide his own gloves and
fight under the Marquis of Queensberry
rules. The articles will now go to Fitz-
simmons for his signature
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
THE LATEST ALABAMA NEWS .
PHENIx CITY.
Likely to Build New Cotton Factory to 1
Be Operated by Water Power. I I

Likely 70 Build N lew Cotton Factory TO
Be Operated by Water Power. 4
Phenix City, March 11.-(Special 1.-The
prospects are that new 10000 spindle
cotton mill will be built in this vicinity.
and it is probable that Phenix City will
get it. The mill, which your correspond
ent has on very reliable authority will
in all probability be built, will be erected
in connection with the develop
ment of the water power
mile above Phenix City, at Rock island
AT this point the Chatta hoochee river
is but a. couple of Hundred feet wide, and
a natural dam has been formed, there
being a fall of % feet. Ii was
on this spot that an old paper mill stood
many years ago. deriving its power di-
rect from the river. The mill was de-
Stroyed by the federal army thirty years
ago, and was not rebuilt.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
Sealed Bids.

Sealed bids will be received until IL m
Monday, March 16 at commissioner court
one at Broolkside, the other at Williams-
burg. Plans and specifications can be seAn
ut the ofi1ce OF the county engineer. The
S-1l-6t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
N. We'll ! BRO,
Fashionable TaiIors,
CIothiers and Furnishers,
1915 and 1917 First Avenue.

The arrival of our new SPRING
GOODS makes our TAILORING DE-
PARTMENT complete and loaded down
with FOREIGN WOOLENS of the latest
patterns. Would suggest that you call
and select your Spring Suit
READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING--Hav-
Ing sold out our old stock, we We're en-
abled to purchase the finest and most
complete line of Mems, Youths, Boys
and Children's Clothing ever shown in
Birmingham. New Goods arriving daily.
THOUSANDS of KNEE PANTS, age
TO 16 years, at SOC up. MEMS ODD
PANTS in latest novelties and designs.
PERFECT FILTERS.
MEMS FURNISHINGS Complete line
FANCY and WHITE SHIRTS. New and
nobby patterns. Spring Hats now ready
for your inspection
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
Lexow's Bill Passed.

Albany, N. Y, March n-Lexow's
greater New York bill passed the senate
this afternoon by a vote OF 50 to 8. The
bill was not amended today and now goes
to the assembly for concurrence.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
NOTICE.

Opelika, Ala, Feb. 20, 1896.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the Alabama
State Board of Embalmsng will meet in
the city of Montgomery on the 7th day of
April. 1896 for the purpose of examining APP
plicants for license to practice the art of
embalming. Under act Of December 70.
1894. L. NJ COOPER,
Secretary of Board.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12

To.Cure Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL 1t fails
to cure. 25c. 10-27-6m-2p
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
Mauser Rifles for spain.

Berlin, March 11.-Agents OF the Span
ish government have arrived at Obern-
dorf. Wurtemburg. to receive 1000 Maui
ser relies for use In the Spanish army.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12

Highest temperature, 81; lowest, 50; aver
age, AZ
BEN M. JACOBS, Local Observer.
Reports received a Birmingham, Ala, on
March H. 1896
Observations taken at all stations at a.
nth meridian time
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
{ WEATHER.

Washington, March 1.-THE following
is the forecast for Alabama for Thurs
day: Fair weather; westerly winds, be-
coming variable
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
M. We'll & Bro.

$4,000 SUIT or $4,000 SILK DRESS
for Easter Sunday FREE. Ticket
with every dollar spent with us.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
An Old and Well-Tried Remedy,

has been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers Ger their children whils
teething with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind collie and Is the best remedy for
diarrhoea Sold by druggists in every part
of the world. Be sure and ask for MRS.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP and take
no other kind $50 . bott1A.
uan2o- 1y-d&Wky
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
DAILY BULLETIN.

u. S. Department of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau,
Office of Station Agent
Birmingham, Aha. March II, 1896.
Local observation during twenty-four
hours ending at p m, central time:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she bad Children. she gavethem Castotia.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE.
LAST READING STANDARD
THERMOMETER.
LOOSELY CYCLE COMPANY.
No. 1911 Second Avenue.

AS especially recorded for the State
Herald on the standard thermometer at
Hughes drug store, 1904 Second avenue.
The figures given are In all instances for
the temperature recorded in the shade
and on a southern sheltered exposure
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12

$4,000 for the care of mausoleums. one in
memory of Thomas Martin at Pulaski,
Tenn, the other for Mrs. Spofford's own
family at New Orleans. The residue is
to be equally divided among the children.
MI. Thomas NJ Spofford is made executor
and trustee for his sisters.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12

rise and fall.
BEN M. JACOBS,
Local Observer, Weather Bureau.
The record-union., 1896-03-13

FLoUR-Family Extras, 81 20 per 100
ID; 81 10 for 30 lbs.
FRUIT-Bananas. 25c per dozen; Lines.
15c; Lemons, 25c; Oranges-Seedlings Is
030c per dozen; Navels, 4OG75c Dates.
Sc per ID; Apples, 415c per fb, Coeoanuts
1Oc each; CranberrieS, 10c per quart; Pine
apples, 60c each.
DAIRY PRODUCE-Butter 35c
per roll; Peatluma. 45e; Creamery,
soc: Cheese-California, 1215c per
10; Young America. 1Jc; Eastern,
Creamery, 25c; Genuine Swiss. 40c; Ameri-
can Swiss, 30c; Martins Creamery, zoe.
RY-Turkeys-Live Hens, 14c
per ID; Live Gobblers, 1215c; dressed, 15c;
hiekens-Hens, soc EACH BOOSTERS, SOC
Broilers, Soc: Tame Ducks, 75c; Geese.
EGGS-Ranch Eggs, 15c per dozen. 2
dozen for 25c.
GAME-Hare 25c each; Rabbits. CSC per
pair Squirrels, 30c; Geese, 60c; Brant. 40c-
YEGETABLES-Onio PC per ID;
Bunch Vegetables, 121ac; Garlic, 10c per
ID; Lettuce, 3 for sc; Bay Lettuce, 3 for
10c: Artichokes, 75c per dozen; Dried Pep
pers, zoe per 10: Sayory Cabbage, 10c per
head; Celery, 5410c per head; Cauli-
flower, 10c per head; Horseradish 10c per
10 Mushrooms, 10Q12c; Spinach, DC;
Cream Squash, Sc per 1b; Asparagus, sc
per fb; String Beans, 15c; Green Peas, &c;
Tomatoes 10c per ID.
s-Beef-Prime Rib Roast. 12AG
15c; Loin Steak, 1212Ql5c; Rump Steak.
10c; Chuck Roast, 1oc; Rump, Sc; Brisket,
Chops, 15c; Roast Veal. 12c Mutton-Leg.
11d1215c; Loin and Rib Chops, 1212c; Nut
ton Stew, Sc; Shoulder Chops. &c. Pork,
S012c per 10; Corned Beef, S012l2c; Saus-
age, 1215c; Vienna Sausage, I3c; Bacon,
Sa131ac; Ham, 121aQ1312c.
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat Hay, soc per
ewt; Wheat, soc; second quality, ooe' Al,
Ground Barley, csc; Feed Oats, $1@1 20:
A1iddlings, 90c; Bran, zoe; Straw, 60c.
The record-union., 1896-03-13

"A LSO--
35 acres in the southeast por-
ton will be given to any one at
a great bargain. This Will
make a fine dairy ranch right
in the city or good vegetable
land, and eventually will ALL
SELL IN TOWN LOTS.
ALSO
For $40 an Acre--A very desirable
farm, seven miles from Sacraraen
good house and. stable. This farm
consists of 24O acres, good fruit land,
splendid living water. Will take
$500 IN cash; balance on time. A
fine place for stock.
ALSO
For $6OO-S1OO cash, balance in
monthly installnnents will buy fine
little house in Highland Park, which
contains 4 rooms; now rents for So.
Lot 4Ox15O.
ALSO
SB,OOO--A great bargain, situate on
the southeast corner of Second and N
streets; lot SOx16O, with good build
lngs thereon. Party must sell.
Apply to
EDWIN K. ALSIP & CO..
1O15 FOURTH ST. SACRAMENTO
The record-union., 1896-03-13
san FRANCISCO STOCK MARKET.

San Francisco, March 18th.
Morning Session-Alta, 14c; Belcher, 20c;
& B, 66@65c; Bullion, 12c; Bulwer, pc;
C G V, 81 80; Point 29c; G. & C, 30c;
IL & n, 81 10; Lady Washington, sc; Saw
age, 32c; Union Con- SOC.
Afternoon Session-Ophirs*S1 Is; Mexi-
can, sic; B & B, 65c; C c Y, 81 30; Savage,
BIC: Chollar, 45046c; H & N, 81 10; c
Point. 31Q32c; Belcher, zoe; S Nevada
6Dc; Union Con, 54GD55c; Challenge, SIC;
Closing Quotations-Alta, 14c; Alpha
Con. 13c; Andes. 25c; Belcher, 20c; B & b,
66c: Bodie, 1Sci Bullion, 10c; Bulwer 22c;
Caledonia, 10c; Challenge. SOC; Chollar,
Imperial, &c; c Point, 32c; G & c, SOC;
Fl < N, 81 %; Justice lie; Kentuck, &c;
Mexican, 54c; Occidental, 96c; Ophir,
ST %; Overman, 14c; -Potosi, Abe; Savage.
Bic; S Nevada, 61e; Union Con, 54c; Utah
Con, &c; yellow Jacket, 33c.
The record-union., 1896-03-13
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
Business Quiet in Local Circles, at
Unchanged Prices.

Unchanged Prices.
Sacramento, March 18th.
Trade was quiet in local market circles
to-day. Dealers are well supplied with
all lines of produce, and prices remained
unchanged.
Tomorrow Fridayl the following va
rieties OF Fish will be on sale at the prices
quoted: Smelt. 15c per ID; Sole, 121ac;
Tomcod, 121ac; Sturgeon, 1212c; River Sal
mon, 17c; Humboldt Salmon, 121ac; Cat
FISH, 10c; Pike, Sc; Founders. 121zc; Rock
Cod. 121lc.
In smoked and cured Fish the following
prices will rule: Oregon Smoked Salmon,
20c per 10: Smoked Sturgeon, zoe; Red
Herrings, 15c per DOZEN Yarmouth Bloat-
ers, Soc: Finnin Haddies, 35c per fbs Kip
pered Herrings, 40c per dozen; Salt Cod
fish, Eastern, 15c per ID: California. 1oc:
Brick 2Oc; Holland Herriags. 40c per
dozen: Select Milchners, 81 per dozen;
Aackerel, extra, select Eastern, 50c eacn;
California Maekerel, 5 for 25c.
Shell Fish are quoted as follows: Cali
fornia Oysters, 81 q hundred Large East
ern Oysters, Soc per DOZEN small Zoe:
opened, 50c: Eagle Brand, I0c per edn,-
Blue Point, soc: Soft CLANS, 15c per dozen.
Hard Shell CLANS. 20c quart; Clans, open
ed. 20c per quart; Shrimps, l27ze per %.
Crabs 15c-
Following are the retail rates Tor the
various articles mentioned;
The record-union., 1896-03-13
Millinery.

Another new lot received yes
terday OF the Dresden and
Jardinere Ribbons, with
Partisan effects, for hat and
neckwear.
Children's Hats, untrimmed,
with nuted rims, in all colors;
fine for school children.
Price, 35c.
The new Pearl Braid Sailors,
IN white and colors. Price,
zoe.
Misses and Children's Leg
horn Flats, nicely trimmed
with forget-me-nots, ribbon
and gauze. Price, 81 10.
Our Ribbons are sold in our
millinery epartment at
prices as low, if not lower,
than any house in the city.
The record-union., 1896-03-13

STREET CARS PASS THE DOOR EVERY
three minutes. Elegantly furnished rooms,
single or suites. Rooms from csc to 81.
Meals, 25c. Free baths for guests
M. A. HOWARD.
The record-union., 1896-03-13
REAL ESTATE. ETC.
EDWIN K. ALSIP & CO.,
Real Estate Dealers,
SAN FRANCISCO AND SACRAMENTO.
Oak Park
@rT7@
-l - ~
REAL ESTATE. ETC.

We have subdivided a new
tract on the northeast portion,
being the highest point on the
land, lots 4Ox15O, and offer
them at greatly reduced prices
for the next 90 days, from $3.50
to $3.50 each.
The record-union., 1896-03-13
Eastern Grain Market.

New York, March 18th.
WHEATMarch, 73c; April, 733sc; May,
T1bc; June, 70%c; July, 70Ac.
Chicago, March 18th.
wHEAT-Mareh, 625sc; May, 641sc;
The record-union., 1896-03-13
Ment Markat.

Following are the rates for whole car
casses from slaughterers to dealers:
BEEF'-F'irst quality, 51ac; second quail
ity, sc; third quality, 4q5c per 10.
VEAL-512Q6c for large and 5q7c per NJ
for small
per 10.
LAMB-spring, 1oc per ID; yearlings.
&c per H.
heavy, 414Q412c for small and 3Q3a for
feeders
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-03

The old alage 'conspic.uoua by hls ap-
seuce." was amply illustrated in yester-
davis parade. when the wcll-kn0wn eques-
trlan and famous cavalry leader. General
Flzhu.h Lee. was $50 n0tictaoiy missed
General Iee. a prime iayorite with the
people CO.. tre South. IS always con-
snlau0us figure n amy military parade,
and Dee always secured the lions share
of cheers and applause. Yesterday ice
was much missed by those who witnessed
the great parade
Among the newspaper men who nave
come her, from distance 90 attend TIT
sixth annual convention of the United
Confederate Veterans were Messrs. VIII
liam $. Wood. of the Baltimore American.
and r. IT, Jones' OF the southern odd
Fellow. Of Birmingham. Ala.
Air. Arthur g.. Freeman. or Pickett
Buchanan Camp. of Norfolk. and MI.
Pat Hayes. of New Orleans. la. were
among those who attended tho conyen-
zion.
Misses Saine aud Maude Carman and
Emma Eversl'ld. Of Baltimore, Md.
and Miss Lucy Moncure and willie
Grimes are in attendance upon the re-
union.
Hon James r. Waegener Jr., Mayor Of
tho town of Sulrt. aud one of lhe lead
ing lawyers OF Southwest Virginia, a
in the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-03

II. n when moral worth IS defeated 'hat
humanity becomes sublime.
GREATER THAN THEN ALb.
Asa soldier hts brilliant ana promising
career was cut shirt. he had no opnoi-
tunues 90 develop the grcat 1uaHiies OF
Lee. the Prince of Commander. As
be may have lacked the im!etuous Ter
haps. the commanding statue OF 'hhonh'
10 whose wor he succeeded. As an orator
Doe mav have lacohd the im-otuous icr-
vor OF Yanccy. the splendid defamation
Of Iamar-hc surpassed them All tn his
majestic strength. The chaeie beauty or
DTS thoughts and DIS thrilling earnest
ness. but Davis was greater than ihem
an. in Mst Doe combined them al. He
was an accomplished soldier great
statesman. and consummaic orator
statesman and consummate orator lie
Ire was tho typical southcrncr OF his
was tho tvpioaltoumawccao0uCnmhnmmh
day and of 40 time.
Around Dim stood that marvellous
groun-Lco. the flower or chivairy; Jack
son. the genius of war. Toombs the thun-
der0r of debate. benjamin the jurist.
Campbell. tho judge. Eledsoe. the scholar.
Hunter the statcsman-men u 10 moa-
sure with the knightlicst. Yet from the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-03

"' "" '"''" i'"'p rendered "a Delight
iui Reception
he Io" latan Troop Association was
rendered reception iast m-At hy Nlior
James h. Ner-n. at DIS residence. oil.
cast Naih suNei. Ile guests began i0
assemble at clock and soon the mon
Who helped tO make tls history of tlr
celebrated troop were present in large
number Thry were sD. Iel m ero.u.
renewing old aequa.ntlrl.s. ree0untn.
war stories. telling jokes on comrades
ami expressing their qualification at be-
lne present ll Richmond 0n such au O.-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-03

ours with lts best blood shed Ike rain;
The sacrifices ala made ia vain.
ToreCt2 Never
sngIary cnorsn. however 10 was after
the war was over that Che events OConr-
rcI w-ch cndearcl Mr. Davis most TO
fho Southern people. ] a.luae. frst OF all
80 DIS long imprisonment go Fortress
Monroe The clumsy cruelty OF putting
the distinguished captive iu irons thrilled
enc SoIth Nkc au niecfrle shock. II would
ic painful now and humllatine. venture
i0 sav. 90 Americans everywhere 20 dwell
upon tho unhappy details ot hIs couAuc-
mont. suffice lt 90 say chat che result ot
80 an was The very last thing that h.s
faucrs would have iniendcd-to make Jof-
fcrson Davis thc most beloved man OF Dis
fmc The mon Of tho South recognized
that he was suffering for AN offence which
they equally shared with him. and sni-
criug. ln uo hglrative sense. in their
place. one or thc most exquisite scenes
ln tho llfe OF This remarkable man or.rI-
rcd. whom Dc was "a prisoner in the fort
when dr. Mlnuorerole partoCk with him
of the Holy Communion in tho stiffness
OF the Might The motonless figure OF
the Federal commander Of the fortress
and the scnnncis standing guard over him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-03
Ilcsaouar,eFs United Confederate Vote

last night:
headquarters United Confederate Ve'e-
richmond, Va, July . i'so'
General orders. 40. as.
Now that tine elea' reunion OF 1910 mas
ended uItn IT'S IalaeuD INCIDENTS anu
tie sacred memories which VIII AWAY s.
cluster around the historic capital Of the
Confedcracy. the general eommaHuliA'
fearing that De has not expressed ms
halrtfar tnanAs m proportion 10 the
t0undltss wealth of hospitality so efn-
erously and layisnly dispersed curing the
reception aid eutcrt uIn.tut OF inc oid
hattie-scared veterans ol me Lost
Cause" whom DE has tho high nonor TO
command, ami which was suoWcred so
proflsely upon them as well as him .i.
feels the ercai obligation pressing upon
him with sucn force thaa he desires
again % announce MS tAanKs ana eN-
pre--i0u OF satisfaction for everything
which was done for the United Confed-
crate Veterans auI himself, by the
g0iden-heartoi and glorious people OF tie
dear old city OF Richmond.
Il The general commanding desires
the good people OF Richmond Go know
that he fully understands tho masu.uds
OF the work they undertook. and wants
them to know That they have performed
their part wen, and that they have greet
al ami cared for the Old Confederate
soldiers iu mannnr which BIAS touched
tho hears of tie old heroes. and lelt
tender and sacred rccolectols 0l their
visit t0 tlc old war-woiu cagtal city.
nI Ue also desires to express bis
grateful thanks to That gallant soldier.
splendid citizen. ana noble Nirsiman,
General pcyton Wise. chairman of the
Reunion Commlttec 90 - eceratary,
Colonel Thomas Elicit and to each and
every member of tho Reunion Committee.
ana o. MaIor-General Thomas a. nran-
der. commanding the Virginia DIVISION,
Tor 90 their ability ana labor is Que the
credit for the success of the reunion.
IN. There ls also another feature
which has not only euClfod IBIS hi-le e
admiration. but touched deeply The hearts
OF every visitor 90 ibis grand old city.
amt tnat is the unparalleled cmqcncF
and completeness of the Comm.ssary dee
parrmcnt. managed hy Captain ID. a.
IrOwn quarermaater or R. D.. Lee
Camp so. 4 When Dc is known that this
valuable officer during the four days has
dispensed 20 The veterans cratuItOusly
10000 meals. and sheltered free of charge
1900 weary old soldiers. The almost
lImitlo-s hospitality of tne people or Rich-
moul can Doe family cst.ml. ol. ana is erl-
ocace to the world of tre undyiur rove
and affection in which the survivors of the
great struggle or l,6l-'u are Doe 20 Dy the
people or the South.
By order OF
j. B GORDON,
General Commanding.
q ] 3
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-03

This time when every southerner In the
city feels a deep friendship for every
other. IL is fitting season Tor the con-
ventlon Of ri Kappa Alpha, a fraternity
with no chapters north Of the Mason
Dixon lire. and strictly Southern In ey-
cry particular. Southern soldiers who
had returned 10 the University Of Vir-
clnia 70 pursue their studies. organized
the order. and their Successors have never
been willing 10 cross the line TO found
chapters More delegates reported at the
morning session yesterday. and stiil others
vore present last evening II IS the
largest and most enthusiastic convention
OF the kind that has been held FOR some
time.
The members will be In session all day
to-day, the morning session beginning at
O'Clock: the afternoon session az 4:20
o'clock. and the evening session at 9
o clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-03

Reunion Notes.
Color-bearor Henry Wood. OF the Eirh-
tecnth Virginia Infantry. who was wound
ed az Gaines NH. attended the convcn-
ton IN the same uniform which he wore
on the day Of the battle in which he
was wounded
Camp Giles. No. 7OS. L. c. v, OF Union.
s. c., has been attending the reunion
with one hundred and eighty-nine mem-
beers and the following delegates Of tho
camp took part in the proceedings Of
the convention: j. II. Douglass. COM
mandcr. J. 7. Strain. adjutant. y. 70.
Eison. w II. S. Harris. L. NJ. Farr,
y. J.. Harncs. NJ. S. Warner.
Among the interested spectators on the
platform during the proceedings Of tho
convention Wednesday. were Roy. d. +.
u McKim. of the Protestant Episcopal
church. in New York. formerly on George
IT. Stewards staff.
Col0r-Corporal Geo W. Howard. Com
pauy B. Nineteenth South Carolina Volun-
toers. was a member Of that company for
q year and half. entering the same At
the age ~ fifteen. on November 2sth.
1861. lie was captured in Braggs Ken
lucky campaign and was discharged as
"a minor at Shelhyville. Tenn. lie after
wards again enlisted in the Washington
LIGHT Artillery. Of Charleston. $. c., and
was paroied at Greensboro, y. c.. in 1863.
lIr Howard was fifty years old last Mon
day and attends the convention as q dele
gate from Camp 40. lss. Of Atlanta, Ca
Tie lives A. Klrkwood, Ca.
Colonel william r. Ayiett is the guest
o. lrr william l.. Royal, no. Di west
Franklin street.
judge Samuel r. Coleman and Peter
O.. Miller. ESD. OF Virginia, are In the
city
Thomas C.. Dean. OF Kansas City Is on
"a visit To- the city.
coo-rs g.. Dean ar old Richmond boy
n.V living in Chicago, IS IN attendance
ON tle reunion. after an absence OF t"e"-
ty-fhrce years.
Chaplain Paul O.. Morton. Of the We
trhpka tAla) Camp, is visiting his oro,"-
or General u. G.. Norton Inspector
g. ". 600 9i5 Franklin street. ne u''
resides 300 RoXhoro. N. g., ana on "'"
rc-Iav was introduced on the pia.lol ID o-
.ts Auditorium by his old comrade' Cen.
49, pui~er nearly nnety-one years
of age. who was ielt Win "''N
wounded NJ Gottysburg
Miss Eliza Pcachy maid OF nonol w.
81 es Payne, OF ll' ,r.r-.,,,..y
d. the guest ~ Miss tloIeN,e VI,
,-s- Annie Henry. OF Norfolk' va
ST.. To-, of Delaware. and Miss Ruin
,I...i.,. M Noison county. are the guests
,t rr.ie Beach. az 80. -ls east
,r.f, street.
w.. trc,vard. city editor or the ~
l..-1 Journal is sending 10 H. IT,, pn'o-,
f.rr "a couple OF columns o ~ Pirh-
readable matter thal goes eigtod writer
mond Nf lio~'lI r.o.snaper men are
,.,f, lie is booming the Claims OF I'D. me
ocor.f, capital for the Battle Abbey. am,
fnse true Albanian; sonhia tue
of the town i1 .'os ,,ool enough places