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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
BIG STRIKE WILL CONTINUE.

Special Wire To Sunday Light.
Hamburg, Germany, Dec. ia bal.
lot was taken by the striking dock la
borers today with a view of ascer-
tanning the wishes of the strikers up.
on the question of continuing the
strike or resuming work. The result
of the ballot was that 1895 voted in
favor of continuance of the strike
and 3,671 in favor of abandoning the
struggle and going back to work.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
HUSTLING FOR BUSINESS.
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Chicago, Dec. 19.-It is reported that
the Illinois Central Railroad is negOti-
ating with representatives of the
transatlantic steamship lines for a
service between New Orleans and Eu-
ropean ports, Offering as an induce
ment, lower rates through the Missis-
sippi valley, and dock and wharf facil-
titles in the Crescent City. The Illi-
nois Central has been improving its
terminal property in that city with
that ultimate object in view.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
THREE BURNED TO DEATH.
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Ashtabula, Ohio, Dec. ia terri
BILE holocaust occurred early this
morning at Sheffield, seven miles from
here. p. Aelo and his wife, natives
of Finland, were awakened at 8 o'clock
by the neighbors shouting that their
house was on fire. The man and his
wife escaped in safety, but returned
to secure their grandchild who was
left behind. The floor gave way and
the three were precipitated into the
cellar, where they were burned to
death.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
THE SHERIFF. SAVED THEM.
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Louisville, KY, Dec. 19.-The sher-
if Of Larue county was given lively
chase by mob last night, who sought
to lynch George O. Pierce and John
Howell, alleged assassins of Farmer
Pierce two months ago. The pris-
oners were hurried to Elizabethtown,
and at a. m. caught the train for
Louisville, arriving here at 2:30 this
morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
BOY GROUND TO PIECES.
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Special Wire To Sunday Light.
Houma, La, Dec. 19.-Yesterday on
the Rebecca plantation, twelve miles
above Houma, Felix Adam, young
man aged IS years, fell between the
big spur wheel and the small cog
wheels of a cane mill and was instant
ly ground to pieces. 1t was most
appalling sight
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
HAD A MASQUERADE BALL.
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Georgetown, Tex, Dec. ia mas
querade ball, the social event of the
season, took place at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. ID. p. Wilcox last night, I'M
der the auspices Of the +. A. ID. Many
beautiful costumes were noticed.
Refreshments were served and thu
time was thoroughly enjoyed by the
participants.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
HUNGARIAN COLLIERY FA-
TALLY.

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Buda Pesth, Hungary, Dec. 10
There was an explosion in the colliery
at Resilza, Hungary, today, killing
eleven men, injuring twelve. Fifty
nine others are entombed in the mine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
WILL FLOCK TO THE CAPITOL.
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Washington, d. c., Dec. ia call
for meeting of the representatives
of wool growing and sheep breeding
associations in this country, to be
held in this city January 4, has just
been issued
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
RECORD COTTON CARGO.
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Special Wire To Sunday Light.
New Orleans, La, Dec. 19.-Yester-
day the largest cotton cargo on record
was cleared from this port on board
the British steamer American. 1t
comprised 22,57O bales of cotton
which is the largest amount of cotton
ever carried from any port in a sin
gle vessel.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
SUIT FOR ILLEGAL OCCUPATION
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Austin, Dec. 19.-The state brought
suit today in the Travis county Dis
trict court to recover 71,6S0 acres of
school land unlawfully held by pri-
vate persons. One man in particu-
lar is occupying 62,0S0 acres of land
without a vestige of title to it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
COUNTERFEITERs CONVICTED.
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New York, Dec. 19.-Henry Il. Bas-
ford, an old white-haired man, and
ex-Detective Edward Tompkins, have
been convicted of counterfeiting in the
United States Criminal court. The
government detectives found a large
amount of tin. anthony, plaster Of
Paris and other materials used in
counterfeiting
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
M'KINLEY IN CHICAGO.
Judge w. r. Day, OF Canton, Ohio,
May Be Attorney General
Sherman Not Considered.
Special Wire To Sunday Light.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Major Mckinley
spent last night in Evanstown and re-
turned by rail to Chicago this morn
ing. Before he left Evanston he had
an interview with Judge w. r. Day,
of Canton, who is spoken of frequent
ly in connection with the office of at
torney general.
Archbishop Ireland called on Major
Mckinley Mt noon and had a long and
pleasant chat with him.
The rumor from Washington that
Senator sherman is to be secretary OF
state is quige without adequate foun-
dation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
TO AID THE CENTENNIAL.
Wire To Sunday light.

Special WIG 10 SuHudy IIgHt'
Washington, ID. c., Dec. ia bill
providing for participation in the
Nashville Centennial celebration by
the government, was passed today by
the House of Representatives. An
appropriation of $4,000 is carried
with the bill.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
JACKSONVILLE MAN SUICIDES.
special Wire To Sunday Light.

Special Wire TO Sunday Light.
Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 19.-Claus
Meyer, a highly respected citizen of
Jacksonville, committed suicide yes
terday as the result of discouraging
business affairs. He placed a pistol
to his right temple and fired, the bull
let lodging in his brain. Deceased
was formerly a member Of the firm OF
Meyer and Miller, wholesale grocers,
who operated line of schooners be-
tween Baltimore and Jacksonville.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
NEW SUITS Filled.

Dan Sullivan 6 Co, vs. Samuel ].
and Annette NJ. Dwyer,. noie, $S20.S4.
ID. Sullivan & CO., vs.. Edward and
Annette NJ. Dwyer notes s74o.55.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-20
BOSTON TREASURER ABscoNDs.

By Special Wire To Sunday Light.
Boston, Dec. 19-Frank C. Miles,
treasurer of the Boston Safe Deposit
company, has absconded. His short
age will probably reach 100000.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1896-09-10

-Sn mebreren span"
bauer MiIitGr @tabliHements beitebt
I6on felt lGng,rer 3eit probeipeiie Der
gdtitunoentas. SEPT lit Der adtitiins
bise 4rbeitstae aud in ben 4rtiuerte@
@tdbliHemsnts einsefiibrt, oa bic
Teusrun9 ii6 gut betpGbrt bat. Der
8etrieb pirb bereits RaAmittu9s balb
8 1br aei6lpiin.
- Cine Sau6ergefeI
I6aft in 3openbaeen bat i9on mebrz
mails psriu9t, bic 8rads Der erpBen
enelii6en &rie9sidliffe st. 9eorge"
uno rOefenIe", bic i'm Winter 1911
an Der Siiite Siibnen's itranbeten, gu
untsriu9sn. Sn ben lebten Sabren
babsn bic llnteriu6ungen tein Reiuls
tat ergeben, in bieiem Sommer bat
man iie jebob ipieoer aufgenOmmen,
unb Iie psripre9en biesmal einen gliids
Ii6eren 8srlauf. Den Saudern 1T es
nGmIi6 gslun9en, mebrsre Wtetallses
eenitGnbe aus ben Wrads ans Cages
Iidt gu bringen. 60 bat man eini9e
9e6er, mebrere. Waffen unb perI6iez
bene &ii6snssrdtbe gefunoen. Die
Ra6forfdungsn iolen jebt nit gros
bem @ifsr fprtGsiebt iperoen.
Nut fat1erlt6en Be-
febl 1T in Der Sanobabung Der GenIur
aller na6 Warf6au esianbten 3eituns
gen cine neue 9erfiigung ergon9en.
Die offtcieae ruifiI6e 9siebIammluna
ma4t betannt, bab bic 8eitimmunq
dufgeboben pirb, ipona9 bic GenIur
alIer burd bic PoItbeb0rbe i'm glus.
Ianoc beitelIten unb iiber bic rufIiIdt
8ren5e selansenben 3eituneen BON
amtli6en Geniur Gomite ausaeiibI
lpiro. 9on ieBt ab tpirb bic GenIut
Der 3eitun9en bon poitbeamten be.
forat, bic gu oieIem ,3tpede auI ben
ein5elnen PoitGmtsrn angeitelt iinb
Sn bieier 8erfiieuns liegen, 70 unpe.
Ientli6 ite eri6eint, nambafte Dor.
tbeile fir bic 8efOrberun9 Der auslGn.
bii9en 3eitungen mad Rublanb. OiC
3eituneen t0nnen ben 9lbpnnenter
ieBt i4nelIer 5useben. 4uBsrbem iper.
ben bic pOituIii9en genIurbeumtsr
nit benz Sert Der fremben 8lGttc,
ni6t 10 uniunft umseben, ipie es bi,
GenfurbsbOrbe bisber setban bat
ipel4e 9an5e SpaIten unb GoIumntr
i'm 4mtseifer nit Orudsri9pdr5r
perIabsn.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1896-09-10

~ u u u u. N1H Spul IluAdII
Der 14idbrige Sobn bes 8abnbsamten
SOFTER beim @belpetBpfliiden Dor ben
glusen bes entiebten 8aters ab. Sin
bsuti6er Spuriit unb Senner leiiteten
bic erite Silfe rnb I6afften ben Be-
tpubtlofsn mad Steina9.
g Sdumburg (90bmen). Sier
tpurbe bic 8aumpon Spinnerei BON
9annitfdta BON elmer perbeerenoeu
Seuersbrunit ereriffen, bic ben 9rObs
ten Sbeil bes @ebGuoes perni9tete.
Die Spinnerei bat 5000 Spinbeln in
SbGtigteit.
Wien. Ginem btefieen S9riftz
ftelIer nurben ipegen elmer tleinen
S6ulo bic Sabisligteiten berpfdnbet,
barunter aud feline 8ibliotbet, bsites
benb aus 9laIIiferu. Der SGriftitsl=
Ter erbpb Ginpenouneen unb perlan9te
bic Qusideibung Der 9ii6er, ba ct iie
gu tpeiterem Stubium brau9e. Sas
8tener Sanoelseeridt f6loB ii6 bie'
fer @inpenoung an, nit Der Motipis
rune, bab bic Slafifer als Sdnbs
ipertsbebelfe dn3uIeben unb in bteIem
Sale pOn Der Pfdnpung aus5ui6eiben
ieien.
Sfipei;.
Bern. Ser altberiibmte &orn.
bousteller in Bern fou in Elm moberz
mes 9ierlpcal umgelpanbelt perben. -
Die glctisnseielidaft fir Gritellune
unb 8etrisb zines neuen Sbeatsrs in
Bern bat ii9 conitituirt; bas 9letienD
capital betrdst 100000 Sranes.
ct. @allen. prof. @rnit @Os
ginger. felt 1860 2ebrer Der beutidsn
Sprade an Der Gantonsiaule in 81.
@aIlen. iit gefOrben. : Sn Der
0ruderei bes pWo6enblattes" in
Rappsrspsil brad in 5olse Serab<
falIens elmer petroleumlampe elm
9ranb aus, Der inbsfsn balb gelDf6t
iperbsn tonnte.
9 tpps. Der @antonsrdt6 iiberz
mics Der Regierung anregungen be-
treffenb @rri6tung elmer eentrals
idneiSerii6sn Srrenanitalt. gr be-
I9lpb bic @rri9tung elmer eantonalen
3panesarbeitsanItalt unb ben 8du
zines OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES fir bic
9oaenbung Der 2intbperbauung tpur'
ben 22,500 Srancs bsiptligt. - Sn
@iniiebeln ipll Der Miubsrbeiu9 bon
Ssremben seseniiber anberen Sabren
bereits $4,000 perionsn betrasen.
Sbur9au. pfarrer Gbriitinser
in SiittIingen unb 9rOfefor BONNER
In SdppS baben fir bic i'm Sabre
1893 in DeinfsIbsn itattfinbenbe
sseier CUR Grinnerung an bic 8efreis
ung bes gantons 9burgau aus Der
llntertbanenidaft Elm 5eftipieI pers
faBt.
uri. Sn glnbermatt iturb, 60
Sabre alt. Der friibere Regierungsratb
Gafimir Nuesr.
Snreutbnrg.
@9ternad. Sn elmer Sisung
bat Der 9emeiub.ratb Der Stabt G4s
terna6 bsidlofen, ben bura Ibtrdz
euns sines Sbsil.s bes altsn 9albs
auffs Sauies freigeporbensn piab
fir bic Summe bon $4,000 Sranes
ansutaufn unb bsm Warttplase sins
auberleiben. Die nsue Slu4tlinie foa
aeaeniiber Der @de bes Saufes Raa1
beainnen. Ser MarttplaB ipiro um
ca. 100 Quabratmeter grOBer.
2uIemburs. Die Surns unb
5ebtseieni9aft Stubterunb erbislt
bei bem flinsit in asnters (Ssin.)
itattqsfunbsnen Observation-Disclosures
turnen i'm Mbtbeilunssturnen ben er'
iten prsis, beitebenb in 300 6rancs
unb elmer 9ermeiI Srone. ferner ben
eriten 9reis i'm Oauerlaufen, eins
8ermsil 9rone. Die 9eielIi9aft
coneurrirte in Der oberen abtbeilune
nit 10 franaOiiiden unb bslsilasn
@eiellidaften.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1896-09-10
SrDbin; YoIcn.

grtn. 9i: 9iitsr Gserlin unS
9uooop bel @rin, @eneralmaior b.
3epelln uno ben b. 8iilotp'I6en @rten
gebOrig, limb in ben 9eFb oes Bitter
9utsbeiiBers 8raIemann auf 0iensz
iuipiB bel S9noprasIap iiber9eeanaen.
Trau It q II bt. Sin llnFau, pelz
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1896-09-10
GliaB.2otbringcll.


Quesburg. Sn 2e6bauisH
tpurbs bic @befrau zines 3immermanz
mes unb NusbilfstslInerin 9lnnu
Gberle, erIt felt einigsn Mpnaten pers
beiratbet, auf benz Seimpe9e bon eiz
mem Manne iiberfa[eu, Der lie gu pers
setpaltigen iudte. glls fi9 bic Srau
CUR Webre Iebte, psrIebte ibr oas
S6euial sinen t0htIi9sR Sti6 in bic
Ser5sessnb. Die 5rau tpuroe ipdter
tobt uufgefunoen. Dom Sbdter bat
man feline Spur.
@rafendu. Sn elmer S9ule
bes baDeriIcben Waloes paIIirte Der
iihsr no9 ME ougetpeIeue SAL, oab
Elm feicrtags : ihulpflidtiges Mdoz
den bsm 2ebrer, tpel6sr lie auf cine
llngebOrigteit auFmsrtiam madte, bic
Sdultafsl an ben Sopf idlig, oaB bic
S6srben nur 10 berumflogen.
SngoIItabt. 9as So9pdFsr
Der Oonau bat bic itdbtiIcbe 9aOeans
ItoIt, pel6e nit $4,000 81. Soften
oufpano erbaut mar, furtgeriTen unb
an ben Sriidenpfsilern gr0btentbsils
srrI6elIt.
Saufbeureu. 9isisr Gage
feierte Ssrr S9Gfflermeiiter 8nis nit
fstner Satin Waeoalena, gsb. Roris,
oas aOIoene GbeiubiIGum. 9as be-
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1896-09-10

Gger. Sn benz ProceIie seser
Sreiol, benz Wl0roer bes 5abricouten
S9miegsr in 3poouu, purbe Der ans
eetIagte einitiumig ots Wleu6eImora
bss Iaulbi9 ertdnnt uno gum Sobs
ourdl ben Strare csrur!hsilt.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-10

Is. and some have already completed pick
ing in Mississippi. As compared with
the previous week the general condition of
cotton remains unchanged, the outlook
for top crop being very poor. Much corn
has been cut and the late crop is maturing
rapidly. although somewhat retarded by
cool weather in Ohio, Iowa and Missouri.
While the bulk of the crop will soon be
safe from frost its quality would be better
IL no frost occurred within three or four
weeks. In Tennessee. Indiana and Penn
sylvania the bulk of the tobacco has been
housed and. cutting Is progressing rapidly
in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland
and New York. Drought conditions in
Southern New Jersey, Western Tennessee
and in portions of Maryland, North Caro-
lima, Alabama and Louisiana still con-
tinue. Light frosts occurred in New En-
gland. New York, generally in the upper
lake region and In North Dakota and Nc
braska, causing but LITTLE Idantnge.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-10

meeting. The idea originated further
back than that, however. During Sher-
mans expedition to Meridian in February.
1864, Stephenson and Chaplain w. J.
Rutledge were terminates. The former
then proposed the formation. when all the
boys were mustered out, of such an organ
ization as the Grand Army has grown to
be. The two talked it over and planned
a good deal during the war and did not
forget nor stop their planning when the
war had closed. Considerable correspond
ence passed between Stephens son and Rut-
ledge, and they met in Springfield in
March, 1866. to compile ritual for the
proposed order. The first post was organ
lied in Decatur in the following month
April G, 1SG6-by Stephenson. The first
State sonyeption was hsld in Springasls
July Il OF the ssMs ycaf As c5mTmand,
sr.ih-chief Or; Stephenson jsared gen
GRAZ order az yet q, calling for the hrst
national convention Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic. The convention met at
Indianapolis Nov. 20, and Representatives
were present from Illinois, Missouri. Kan
sas, Wisconsin. New York, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Iowa, Kentucky. Indiana and the
District of ColumbiaE The convention
added the words sailors" to the Spring
field constitution. All soldiers and sailors
Of the United States army, navy or marine
corps who served between April IL, 1861,
and April 8. 1865, and were honorably
discharged, and members of such State
regiments as were called into active SER
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-10
CONCERNING THE CROPS.
Government Reports of Their Con-
dition in Many States.

Government Reports of Their Con-
dition in Many States.
The reports as to the condition of the
crops throughout the country and the gen.
eral effect Of the weather Oh the growth.
cultivation and harvest of same as made
by the directors of the several climate and
crop sections, show that the past week
has been very favorable for farm work,
especially threshing which has been
greatly retarded by the rains of previous
weeks. Flowing for fall seeding has prog
ressed favorably, although portions of
the middle Atlantic States, Kansas and
Oklahoma need general rains TO put the
Soil in condition. Some winter wheat has
been sown in Ohio. Michigan and Mis-
souri,, and also in New England and the
middle Atlantic States, but in the last
named section but little seeding has yet
been done. owing to dry conditions of
soil. Cotton picking has made rapid prog
ress, and all reports indicate that the crop
of this year will be secured at an unusu-
ally early date. In Arkansas the whole
crop will be gathered by Oct.s15. and in
Texas the greater part will he picked by
that date, while in the eastern portion
of the cotton belt picking will be COM
pleted much earlier, in Georgia by Sept
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-10

the capitol during the evening. The scene
about the women's headquarters ut the
Kittson mansion was animated.
The principal spectacle of Tuesday was
the parade of the naval veterans and the
ex-prisoners of war, escorted blythe Third
United States Infantry, which was re-
viewed from the Ryan Hotel by Com
mander-in-C Chief Walker. Tuesday after
noon took place the reunion of Minnesota
troops at the State Capitol at o'clock.
and at Fort Smelling, where they were
entertained by Col. Page, commanaant
Tuesday evening the women of the cti-
zens' committee held an open-air reception
Mt Summit Park and Summit avenue. On
the main platform at Summit Park were
stationed Gen. Walker and his staff and
a few Of the distinguished guests.
~ Wednesday at 10 o'clock the grand
parade of the Grand Army Of the Republic
started. and this'event wasiookcd forward
TO with great expectation by all. The
parade was under command Of Command
erin Chief Walker. and 1t Is estimated
that there were 10000 veterans in line.
The official order Of march was as fol-
lows:
First Division--veteran Signal Corps.
Departments of Illinois. Wisconsin
and Pennsylvania.
Second Observation-Disclosures Of Ohio
and New York.
Third Observation-Disclosures of Connect
cut, Massachusetts,, New Jersey, Cali
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-10
S9c .aP .ATrIs

back received by the G. A. II. In 1866
the disputes between President johnson
and the majority In Congress were the
means of greatly hinderipg the growth of
the body. Political disputes also caused
such great disorder in the post rooms that
many members withdrew. The army lead
crs realized the injury that was done and
took steps to counteract it. One of these
steps was the addition to the declaration
of principles that "this association does
not design to make nominations for Office
or to use its influence as q secret organiza-
ton for partisan purposes" During the
next year political discussions were
barred from it's meetings.
Another drawback was the grade sys-
tenn of membership, which was tried for
two years. There were three grades dur
ing that time-those of the recruit, the
soldier" and the veteran" The re-
cruits had no voice, and could not have
until two months membership, when they
could become soldiers, who transacted the
business. After six months In the second
grade, the soldiers could become veterans.
who alone were eligible to department
and national Offices.
When politics had been banished and the
grade system had been thrown out the
army began to grow at a wonderful rate.
There are now more than 1900 posts and
about 100000 men, In 1878 the number
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-10

Sixth Observation-Disclosures of Ken
lucky, West Virginia, South Dakota,
Washington, Alaska, Arkansas,
New Mexico, Utah, Tennessee.
Seventh Division-Department of Louis
lana, Mississippi. Florida, Montana,
Texas, idaho, Arizona, Georgia,
\ Alabama, North Dakota, Okla
homa. Indian Territory.
Eighth DivisionA-Department of Mime
sofa. ~ Nt = I.
The reviewing stand was at Smith Park.
When the Commander-in-C Chief reached
the stand salute Of seventeen guns was
fred and the national colors were dis
played on the flagstaff. The colors car
ried by departments and posts saluted the
reviewing officer. t't 192
The lady visitors to the encampment
We're handsomely entertained by the fair
sexeof st. Paul, and elaborate arrange
ments had been made with this end in
view. One Of the unique features was
ladies' drive, which took place Thursday
morning and was one of the novelties of
the reunion. Three hundred carriages
were used for the occasion and they made
n procession nearly two miles long-the
pageant being q very picturesque spec
tacle.
Story of the Order.
Maj. B. Il. Stephenson was the founder
of the Grand Army of the Republic and
Decatur, ILL.,, was the place of the first
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-10

the appointment of ex-Gov. David n.
Francis, of Missouri, as his successor.
Mr. Smith resigned because he differs
with the administration on the question
Of supporting Bryan. The Georgian Is q
Bryan man. His successor is a Democrat
ic gold man.
Francis Is 46 years of age, Is a native
of Kentucky and Washington Universe
'ty graduate. He entered mercantile life
ms clerk in st. Louis when 20 years old,
later went into the commission business
on his own account and became success
full. In 1854 he was president of the St
Louis Merchants Exchange and the next
year was elected Mayor of ST. Louis. In
1883 he was elected Governor of Mis-
souri, and served one term-four years.
When President Cleveland was making
up his Cabinet four years ago Francis
was slated for Secretary of the Interior,
but had to give way to Smith.