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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
J. S. Land Office.

y. y. IaL q O1nce,
Grand Forks, N. D., Oct. 20, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of bis
Intention to make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
mace before the Judge and Ex-officio
Clerk OF county court of Cavalier county,i
n D., at Langdon, ND. on November rs
1896. viz:
LAWRENCE FINK, FL E No. 11s77
e lo1 the N W a, sec. "a, twp 1853 N Rg
he nas'es the the following witnesses
70 prove his continuous residence upon
apd cultivation of said land. viz:
Andrew Peterson, Henry STANCE
John lllerbrun and Peter Perlus, all of
MI, Carmel, N. D ' Oh
Lib JAS. V. Brooks, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
c. S. Land Office.

q ~ Lulu O1ICt,
Grand Forks. N. Oak. Oct. 26. 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
lns-named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
OF his Timber culture Entry and that
said proof will be made before ]. II. Nc
Cullough U. S. Commissioner at Milton,
y: OAK, on December 4, 1896, viz:
SAMUEL FRANCES, r. G. f. No.'613l.
for the SEX sec 20 twp 159, range so.
tie names the following witnesses to
prove his compliance with Timber Gull
ture law, viz:
George Milne ST., David Milne, James
ANDERSON an all OF Soper N. d., and Chris.
ElIensen, OF Edinburgh, N. D.
.l2-l7 JAS. V. BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
U. S. Land Office.

No.: GRAND Forks, November, 9 1896
Notice is hereby given that Peter Pen
rea,l mas MED notice of his intention to
tn nake nnal Proof before the clerk of dis
s sf,c1 court. Cavalier county, N Oak, on
saturday, the 10Th day Of December. 1876
on TIMBER culture application No 1924
.or tne quarter of section No 80, in
township No ISL n, range No. 81 W, He
names AS witnesses: Nv " W.
S Snano Veer, Jr Abraham Krahn, Jacob
opens n Jr and David Fehr, ali of Mos.
1910 JAS. V. BnooKE, Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
Land Office.


Grand Forks, November 5, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof III support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge and Ex-officio
clerk of county court, Cavalier county, N
D.. on December Is, 1896, viz:
EUGENE NORM, Fl. E. 1851.
for the swA swh sec 20 and VIZ swH. and
sell nwA sec 80, twp 1854 n, range 81 W.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz:
Henry Porter. John Greenwood, Octave
Tetrault, Jr., and Peter Brule, all of
Wahalla P. o., Pembina Co., N. Oak.
1918 JAS. BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
U. S. Land Office,

q. .. LInu Uitlre,
Grand Forks, N. D., Nov. IL. 1896.
NOTICE is hereby given that George w.
Reekie has filed notice of intention to
make final proof before the Clerk of Dis
,sict Court, Cavalier county, N. Oak, at
his Office in Langdon, N. D., on Monday
tie 2Sth day of December, 1896, on tim
Der culture application No. o647. for the
sell nw4 4 lots 3, 4. 5, of sec. No. 6, i'll
twp 1852 n, range 81 W.
He names as witnesses: William Dick.
son. james Dickson, William Dew, Viii.
liam Helen, all of Hannah, N. Dakota.
1920 JAS. V. BROOKE, Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

EDITOR WIZARD dusts the cob
webs off his Webster's unabridged
and produces the following char
acteristic paragraph in last weeks
Park River Witness:
There sastagnant quality-fuligerous
opacular, nubferous. obfusque-in the
atmosphere of the sanctums OF some OF
The Gazette's neighbors-to-wit, Plain
dealer, News-Times. Courier-Democrat
that prevented their reading the cleo
ton returns last Week
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

Mr' AZ. N. Osburn we'll known at Wood
stock, Mich. WAS troubled with n lame
D"oA. lie was persuaded to use Cham
pertains Pain Balm. 1t gave him relief
- o"e night This remedy is also famous
~, y, w cures OF rheumatism. For sale by
N. E. McGfuer. - ~ y
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
IT WAS the democratic Judases

IT WAS the democratic Judases
of the state who gave Mckinley
the electoral vote. The Fargo
Forum admits it, and says: cit
should not be overlooked that the
sound money democrats did good
service for peace, prosperity and
sound money in North Dakota, and
the republicans will not forget it. .
-Williston Graphic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

Z. S Lard Office,
Grand Forks, N. D. Nov. IL, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
OF his clt i'm, and that said proof will be
made before the Clerk of the District
Court for Cavalier county. N. Oak, at
Langdon, N. OAK, on January and. 1897,
viz:
JOHN PETR1cK, H. E. No. 1888.
for the nwA Sec %. twp 16l n, range 81 W.
lie names the following witnesses to
bis continuous residence upon and Guilt
Walton Of, said land, viz:
Martin Platzkow. Matthies Michlink,
Jacob Spenst. Gerhard Spenst, all of
Moscow, North Dakota
1920 JAS. V. BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

AN immigration bureau is some
thing that should receive the at
tention Of North Dakota legisla-
tors at Bismarck this winter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

IT IS McKinleyism now. The
Golden Scepter Mining Company,
at Quigg y, Mont, has assigned
with s265,O0O debts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

WILLIAM j. BRYAN made great
fight, almost alone, and against a
perfectly organized clan with mil
lions and tens of millions of money
at disposal. It is scarcely to be
wondered at that he did not win.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

For the first time in the history
of tire nation the electoral college
will have woman among its MEM
bars. She halls from Wyoming,
and is a republican.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

A CAMPAIGN of education coulC!
be conducted with effect for the
benefit of certain republican papers
in this state that speak of the re-
storation of business "codfdence'
since the election of Mckinley.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

CLEvELAND's electoral vote four
years ago was 277 while that of
Mckinley now only foots up to
26O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

The state canvassing board, com
posed of the secretary of state,
state auditor, treasurer, attorney
general and superintendent of pub
lie instruction. will meet On Dec. S.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

MERCER, the Leader man at
Larimore, is an enthusiastic florist
and nurseryman and offers rare
house plants as premiums for new
subscribers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

If North Dakotans would make
up their minds to burn Ignite coal
mined in this state the coal bal ons
Of the east would no longer carry
thousands of dollars away that
rightfully should be left in North
Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

The next legislature will be re-
publican by a majority of forty
three on joint ballot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
u. s. Land OfRcs, n
Grand Forlkn, n, ID. Nov. IA, 1896,

Grand Forks, N. ID. Nov. IA, 1885,
Notice 10 hereby given that Francis
Coates has fled notice OF intention to
make final proof before the Clerk Of DIS.
trict Court, Cavalier county, N. OAK, at
his office in Lan9don, N. d. on Tuesday
the 18th day Of December, 1884, on tim
Der culture application No 6276, for the
neA of sec No. ", in twp No lG2 II, range
No COW.
He names as witnesses: Jacob Eby,
Ezekial Hooey, Geo. A. Williams, Frank
Hooey, all Of Langdon, N. Dakota.
1910 JAS v. BROOKE, Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

WHAT'S the matter with Gov.
Allin and his Thanksgiving pro-
clamatlon?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

RUMoR comesfrom Walsh county
that Spencer may demand re.
count on the judgeship.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

ONE township in Nelson county
gave the popocrat ticket 80 votes
against a solitary republican voter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
OFFICIAL COU>TY PAPER.

Subscription g. per annum or 81. so if paid IN
advance. Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by Tuesday
noon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

THOSE Mckinley boosters will
have to make room for Cleveland
turkeys next week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
TAKEN UP.

Came 10 my place on or about October
18th. One grey troncho horse, about
nine years old, weight 900 pounds.
RoBr BEARD,
Langdon, n. Oak. 1916
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

For president in l9OO-William
Jennings Bryan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

"Tis better to have fought aud lost
Than lever to have fought at all.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

Published ever Thursday morning at Lang
dan. Cavalier county, North Dakota. =,
Entered at the post office at Langdon rs mail
matter of the second class.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
J. 6 Lard Office

Langdon, N. Oak.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-01-28

DIR. Pegg returned to Ossian Friday
afternoon.
Nice fresh jim-crows every day at
217 f.. Water st.
e. Z. Auchmoody has an adv. in
this issue that will pay you to read
carefully.
Mrs. Will wager came over from
Calmar Friday to attend the funeral of
DR.. Parliman.
Go to Sinclair Bros, West DEBORAH,
and get 10 bars of that wonderful
Savon soap for 25c. 46
If you want to buy cheap for cash
go to E. E. Auchmoody's Special Sale
Saturday, February, lst. 1895.
Sinclair Bros, West DEBORAH, are
closing out their German Socks, Rub
bers, Gloves and Mittens at cost. 46
Thousands of people are looking
Californiawards. They want to know
where to go to raise fruit and how to
travel cheaply and comfortably. For
full answers to these questions address
California Bureau of Information, Box
572 Cedar Rapids, la. 46-t-4-l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-01-28
"A. L. Abbey left for New Hampton

"A. L. Abbey left for New Hampton
yesterday.
George Haas went to new Hamton
yesterday on business.
Miss Emma Reed was in town
from Burr Oak last Thursday.
Fresh bulk and canned oysters
always on hand at l.. A. Marsh's.
Sheriff Christen made business
trip to Fl. Atkinson last Friday.
Smells are out of sight the way
they are served at Daubney's restaur-
ant. As
Go and get nice lobster at Daub-
ney's restaurant. They are always
fresh. As
Fried chicken and roast turkey at
Daubney's restaurant every evening
It's boss. As
Send in your orders for groceries to
L. A. Marsh over the telephone. They
will be promptly filed.
WHAT'S nicer than nice turkey
sandwich? Go to Daubney's restaur-
ant when you are hungry. As
Smith Il Dixson have an adver-
tisement in this issue that is of inter-
est to everybody. Hunt it up.
L. j. Halse was business visitor
in DEBORAH from Bluffton last Satur-
day. He made this Office a most pleas
ant cali.
Richard Wheatman has been con-
fined to the house for the past week
with the grip. He is much better and
was out Saturday for the first time.
L. l.. Caldwell was present few
days ago at the meeting Of the Council
of Administration of the Dept ofIowa,
G. A. r. of which body he is men,
Der. 1t was held at Des Moines, and
among other deliberations, itdetermin-
ed the time and place of the next state
encampment, which will be held at
Cedar Rapids the last three days in
April. Mr.. c. also had the pleasure of
attending the Inauguration of Gov.
Drake, which event occurred while he
was in Des Moines.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-01-28

Twice-a-Week Tribune also.
This proposition Is open to
new subscribers and old sub
ScriberS.
Holds good whether you owe
us or we owe you.
There is no condition. Send
us $1.75 and we will give you
credit for one years SubScrip-
ton and send you the Tribune
for one year also.
There IS nothing else pub
liShed like the TWice-a-Week
Tribune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-03

country. whom he will take to the asy-
lum to night
The continued case OF T.. G. Watts.
charged with an attempted criminal az
sault Thursday afternoon on Amanda
Pate, a l0-year-old white girl, was before
Police-Justice Wood this morning at 10
o'clock There was a large crowd In at
tendance. Mrs. Louisa Pate. mother OF
the girl testified that her daughter was
only 10 years old. II. y. Traynham, the
employer Of the girl. said when he learn
ed that Watts was suspected OF the at
tempted assault he mentioned the matter
TO him. and he CWatts) tainted twice. Wit
his whereabouts on Thursday afternoon
last between and 6 o'clock, In the effort
TO establish an abb, and two witnesses
testified that ne tainted at a meeting or
the vestry of St. Johns church some
years ago. In the afternoon session
Watts testified In his own behalf. ac-
counting for his whereabouts between !
and o'clock last Thursday evening. AFTER
several witnesses in rebuttal mad been
examined the case was continued til il
o'clock tomorrow morning.
Jerry Diilard a colored coal-mlner. en-
ployed al COaldale, w. Va, fell from a
freight train last night near the West
End furnace and was instantly killed.
officer Griffin. OF the Roanoke police
force went 10 Richmond to-day after Joe
Lowry (colOred). who was arrested there
a the request of Chief-of-POlice Dyer, OF
this city, on the charge Of stealing three
diamond rings and n gold watch from c.
+. Byrne, Of Roanoke, some. time ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-03
HAD 4 LONG TRAMP.
BOY of Fourteen Walks From Keno
va, w. Va, TO Christiansburg.

Fourteen-year-old Charley Robertson,
foot-sore and ragged, after walking from
Kenova, W. Va. TO Chrlstiansburg, In
this state. at last broke down and is
now being cared for by kind-hearted
people in that old Virginia town. The
lad lived I'm Kenova until his widowed
mother died, leaving him an orphan
without a home OF a friend. The only
one the boy knew Of 10 whom he could
look for subsistence was his uncle, Mr..
Sarnuet Miller. who, the lad thought,
lived i'm Richmond. So he commenced
the long tramp TO this city, his way
leading him through the widest portion
Of West Virginia, where the mountainous
country was thinly settled. Inc boy was
kindly I. eated, however, by the farmers
and towusfolk as he went from one place
TO another. and his journey was made as
pleasant as possible. When he arrival
al Christiansburg the boys shoes were
in tatters, and his bruised and bleeding
feet were on the ground. ......
IN THE INTEREST OF HCMANli1'
Unable TO proceed further. he was
taken care of by Mr. Thomas l.. Moore,
who manifested quite an interest IN the
lad. and In whose behalf he sent the tol-
lowing letter to Mr.. Everett Naddey, OF
this city: 500.
"Christiansburg, Va. August 90 1895.
everett Waddey. Esq, Of Everett Wad-
dey Company. Richmond, Va:
Dear Sir,--There has Just arrived al
this place a white boy by the name OF
Charley Robertson. He Is IL years old,
and came here from Kenova. ". Va.
al which place his mother died about
three weeks ago. His father has been
dead about four years. lie tells me
that his father had sister who married
Mr. Samuel Miller, who, he supposes,
lives i'm Richmond. He thinks that he
was a lawyer, or, as he expresses II,
mad something to do with the law
have looked through the list OF names
Of attorneys for Richmond and have not
found ore by that name.
..This little fellow Is here without
nooney and friends and / write to ask
n Won can aid me in locating this Mr.
miller | have no doubt but what the
Richmond papers would publish let
Ter and aid In finding the relatives and
a home for this poor. unfortunate
wandering orphan. and II you are not
abIa 10 obtain any information from your
CITY directory, l hope you will give this
letter to some one or more Of your papers.
Nth the request that II be published
.,,,h a view to finding Mr.. Miller.
"If YOU can locate Mr.. Miller, please
write TO me or have him write TO me at
once. II do not hear from you. l sup
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-03
THE FOURQUREAN-PRICE CO.
Houseware Department.

Goods in this mammoth depart
mont nrc not found In any other
store In Richmond.
100 Nicely-Decorated China Jugs, worth
sSc., for l5c choice.
English Toilet-Sets, containing 10 pieces
-old elsewnere az $69S, for $3.50, complete
beautiful Imitation Cut-Glass Cream
pitchers. worth &c. for &c.
covered Market Baskets. made OF best
quality willow. very substantial. for l5c.
Come when you want, and you can
INV Granite Coffee or Tea-Pots, worth
pc. for l5c.
Iarge-slze Granite-lron Dresden Sauce
nqrs worth CSC, for &c. each
T,.ouuruer Nickef-Piated Gas
slaves. worth $3.50, ciosing-out
price 81 .,
Three dozen best quality CEDAR CLONES
pins for &c. Quantity limited
go dozen Thln-Blown Crystal Tumblers'
neatly engraved. ? 1-lc. each.
Fxtra-Heavy REFINED Wash-Bollers'
sneclal for to-day, DC.
Combination Nutmeg-Graters. strongly
made. worth 10c.. for 2c.
closing prices ON screcn-Doors;
choice OF our entire lot Of Screen Doors,
including best spring hinges and screws
for 43c complete.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-03
COLDEN-ROD STAKES.
TyphoOn II. Wins the Main at
Sheepsncnd BAY.


sheepshcnd BAY.
SHEEPsHEAD BAY RACE-TRACK,
September 2.-The race for the Golden
Rod Stakes. for 2-year-olds. at seven fur
longs, was the attraction on the card
here to-day. Two fast colts and one fast
FLY were the contestants. and the winner
turned up in Typhoon H., the favorite,
who defeated Princess Flavia by a length
and half Burlesque finished three
lengths behind the Princess. a good
sized crowd witnessed the races, and the
track was I'm excellent condition.
First race-fve furlongs-Aiiss Prim q
to ID won, Confession second, and Hally
Roo third. Time. 1902 2-5.
Second receive NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Belle @ 10 u won with Yankee Heiress
second. and Numersel third. Time
1:C31-5
Third merchandising one mile
Roundsman q to p won. with Hazlett
second. and Ramiro third. Time. 1:45 As
Fourth race-Golden-Rod Stakes. for 2
year-olds: seven furlongs on turf-Ty-
uhoon IT. a to % won. with Princess
Flayia second. and Burlesque third. Time
1928
Fifth race-mne and three-sixteenths-
cond (Only two starters) Time. 2:CS z-5.
Sixth race-heats. six furlongs-frst
heat: Sherlock @ to 1O won with Strath-
reel second and Aurelian third. Time.
1I51-5. Second heat: Sherlock q TO l0
won. with Song and Dance second, and
Strathreel third. Time. 116.
Seventh race-High-W Weight Handicap;
one mile. on turf-Ferrier @ TO - won
with Lookout second, and Sir Francis
third. Time. 1:i2 2-5.
GENTRY DEFEATS ROBERT J.
NEW YORK. September I'm the
presence of 5000 spectators al Fleetwood
Park to-day. William Simpsons handsome
stallion. John r. Gentry, lowered the
colors of Robert j., Frank Agan, and Star
Pointer, winning the most remarkable
harness race on record and pacing three
heats in 2:0} 3d. 2:03 IA. and 1908 IA. the
fastest time ever known for three con-
secutive miles.
The weather was chilly, and a stin
breeze retarded the horses in the home
stretch, so that the conditions were lot
all favorable for fast time. The absence
Of Joe Patchen from the contest de-
tracted somewhat from public interest in
the race. but IL was a great race from
every point Of view. The competing
horses were the fastest of their kind IN
the world. and all were at their best.
Robert j. was. Of course, red-hot IA
vorite in the betting before the start, TO
10 being the best odds obtainable, while
John r. Gentry was at 10 l.
DERBY MEETING.
LONDON. ENG, September AT the
Derby September meeting to-day the
Deyonshire Nursery Handicap Stakes. OF
500 sovereigns for 2-year-olds. five fur
longs. was won BY Lord Wolyerton's oh.
T. TitaTe. d. SeymOur's ch. C. Sirdir Sc
cond, and Lawrence McCreery's b. f.
Luscious third. A. BelmOnts ch. C.
Tersichore H.. by ST. Blaise, out Of Reel
Dance, ran unplaced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-03
GEORGIA WINS AGAIN.
Her Team Carries on "Soldier of
Marathon" at sea Girt.

SEA GRIT. y. j., September 2.-Geor-
gia duplicated her performance Of last
year at to-day's meeting Ct the New
Jersey State Riff Association. The
sOutherners won the valuable bronze
trophy. soldier Of Marathon" scoring
IS points over Massachusetts. The Dis
trict Of Columbia marksmen were third,
with a score Of l.022.
The match took up the greater rart of
the DAY, and it was not finished until
after o'clock Five teams entered, as
follows: Georgia Pennsylvania, District
of Columbia, Massachusetts,, and New
Jersey.
When the match was closed the Geor-
gia men received the congratulations oil
the other competing teams. The same
match was won by the Georgia team iast
year. To-day they came within three
points Of breaking the worlds record
made by Pennsylvania i'm 1872. Co.
The skirmish runs in the malch Ioi
regimental teams, the match FOR the %
lunbia trophy, and that for teams OF lhe
National Guard began Immediately aIter
the finish Of the interstate event. lheIe
were fourteen runs, and the scores "iil
le added 10 those made in the above
matches Yesterday. 1T was lace before the
ekirmishps were finished. ana the ftsIIl
cannot be announced until TOMORROW.
The shooting tomorrow Will De loI
the Hilton trophy, valued at 5000, open
40 teams OF twelve men from the Cnited
states. England, Ireland, Scotland, lne
provinces OF Great Britain, ana the resu-
lar army, volunteers and navy OF any
country. The prize was won last year by
the District OF Columbia, which mace
total score OF l.VA 49,.
Foilowing are the scores in the inter
state military match: Georgia, totai
1 OiS. pennsylvania. total. ss2. Distilct OF
Columbia. total LOO; New Jersey tOtab
e67. Massachusetts, total, lUjD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-03
The Christian Endeavorers.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, September
Especial THE second days session or
the convention Of Virginia Young Peoples
Societies OF Christian Endeavor convened
al 10 o'clock this morning. and organized
temporarily by the election OF W. w.
Douglas, OF Washington, as chairman,
and Id. S. Bennett of Richmond, and
w p. Maxwell. Of Norfolk, as vice-presi-
dents. and Miss Lula Phillips, or Rich-
mOnd, as secretary. MI,
more. addressed the convention on En-
deavorers as Soul-Winners." making a
strong plea for home missions. IN the
open parliaments there were interestiis
and spirited discussions on The Commit,
tee on Lookout" THE Prayer-Meeting, !,
Good Citizenship" missions ana
Good Literature. Jonn wills pav ~ f,
Of Roston wired Christian greetings 10
the convention. To-nights session was
devoted TO a religious service anu an
address by the Rev. William CUMMINGS
on christian Eendeavor and Foreign
Missions"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-03
Commissions Forwarded Yesterday.

The Adiutant-Generalh has forwarded
tho following commissions OF officers, who
have stood creditable examinations.
Captain J. j. Haverly, Company g.
First Regiment: Captain r. NJ. Morgan,
First Lieutenant William A. Bond, Second
lieutenant A. r. Woody, Company @,
Third Regiment: Second Lieutenant y.
Mercer Hartman, Company c, First Regl-
ment a.,
General Anderson has also sent the fol-
lowing letter TO Captain George a, Musn-
bach. commanding Company +, Virginia
volunteers: Governor O'Ferra.l has re-
caiyed YOUR endorsement upon his letter
requesting your withdrawal OF your re-
signation as captain OF Company f, ana
directs me TO say that he is pleased that
you have decided 10 continue in the ser
vice with the Virginia Volunteers