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RECORD AND PENSION DIVISION.

Col f. e. A.nswofti Chief of the Record aud
Pension Division, i'll his annual report. states
that for the fiscal year ended Juuc 80 1897,
$40 S07 casss disposed of by the Office.
OF the above, 1863 of the class known
as Statement of service eases" requiring the
preparation of military histories OF individual
officers aud enlisted men, "A majority OF which
were for the Comm issi'sner OF Pensions, the
accounting officers of the Treasury, and other
Bureau oficefr.
Since the las, annual report the reproduction
of the records of the War of 1872 has been prac-
tically completed, and the Department is now
able 10 give information with regard to service
III that war.
AT the date of tho last annual report there
was no law in existence under which persons
who were commissioned as officers OF volunteer
organ zatiOns in service during the late war
could be recognized rs having been iii the mill.
tary service of the United States under their
commissions unless their claims for such rcceg.
milton and pay had been filed before June
g. 1895. the date of the expiration of the act OF
Congress approved June 3, 1854, and the acts
amendatorJ and in extension thereof,
monty known rs tho remnster laws
A substitute bill was eracted and approved
OF Feb. "a, 1897. The only important difTer-
ence lis effects between the old law and the
new consists in the fact that the former gave
its nefieiaries the right to the pay, allow
ances and pension accruing from service IN the
grades. while the new law not only confers the
same benefits, but also recognizes the persons
as having been in The United States military
service in the grades named III their commits
sons from the dates upon which they entered
upon duty. Ie
:" By tho adoption of improved methods of
business it has been found poss BILE to nateri-
ally reduce he clerical force without interior
ing with the prompt dispatch of the current
BUSINESS and reduction of % was made in
! the clerical force in the appropriation for the
present fiscal year; making a total reduction
OF 375 clerks since tho organization of the Rec
ord and Pension Office, representing perma-
nent annual saving of $4,000 in salaries
alone. In all of the reductions that have been
| made IN the clerical force of the Office the
lectons for discharge were based strictly upon
the efficiency records of the clerks, liberal
allowance being made in the ratings on account
| OF honorable military or naval service No ex-
Union soldier or sailor has ever been reduced
iii grade or discharged in this Office, except for
| serious misconduct on his part"
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Thousands of men will welcome the news
that most successful remedy has been found
which will cure them of any form of nervous
debility, lack of vigor, relieve them of all the
donbt and uncertainty which such are
peculiarly liable to, and restore the organs to
natural strength and vigor of youth. As it
costs nothing TO try the experiment, it would
seem that any man. suffering from any form of
nervous debility, ought to se deeply interested
in such remedy. without which they con-
Time TO live an existence of untold misery.
As the remedy in question was the result of
many years research ia what combination
Of medicine weul1 be most effective IL reStOr-
ing to Kien the strength they need. IL would
seem that nil men suffering with any fern of
ncrvons weakness ought TO write at Gree. 4
reques; To II. c. OIis. Box 1851 Kalamazoo.
Mich, stating that yOu not writing ont of
idle curiosity. but wish TO make use of the pre-
scription by giving it trial. will be answered
promptly and without evidence as TO where in
formation came FROM
The prescription is sent free, and although
some may wonder how Mr.. Odds afford to
give away lis discovery, there is 10 doubt about
the OFF, being genuine.
In response 10 Mr. Odds kindness III sending
this wonderful prescription his daily mail
fleets condition of thanbfuIness that is deep
and sincere. To he returned to natural vigor
after years of weakness must strike right into
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Marine Corps shosld be increased. Besides
four new shore stations have been established.
He asks that the Department be authorized TO
enlist the full number of men provided for IN
the statutes-3.013. The present. strength OF
the Corps is 900.
In his annual report to the Secretary OF thu
Navy, Mr. Hichborn. Chief Constructor OF the
Navy. says that the strength of the Navy on
Oct. 1 was III vessels. all told. including tho
ships of both oil and new nsvies. During the
last few months of the last fiscal year large
amount OF work upon vessels that had been au-
thoriZed by Congress had to be suspended.
owing to lack OF funds. This caused hessy
drain upon the new appropriations at the ne
ginning of the present fiscal year. and makes
the exhaustion OF those appropriations before
July next almost an assured fact
In his annual report TO the Secretary OF ths
Navy Engineer-in-Chie George W. Melville
makes a strong argument in favor of building
our ships in future in clasSes, so as To secure
the great advantages that follow the training
of men for whole classes of ships. instead OF TOR
one vessel. and also the ability to use duplicate
parts of machinery.
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the very essence of mans best hopes. Here sra
few specimens of these letters
Mr.. III. G. Odds -" The results could not haEa
been better. i noticed warm feeling of re-
turning life, exquisite experience of re-
newed power, and | cannot withhold An ex-
preston of gratitude to yen for having thus
led me to the way of restoration. Everything
looks brighter; life offers more than / ever
supposed il would and nothing can be of moro
service to a weakened man than your priceless
prescription"
Dear Sir -" Permit me to thank you and
also congratulate myself upon the results from
the prescri ption you sent me free recently.
The effect quite noticeable even in tao
start and IN a surprisingly short time there was
considerable enlargement with ali the necessary
strength and vigor. IL is truly mans remedy
and gives him just what he needs most"
Mr.. Odds ~ am grateful to yoH for the
pres cripton, which tried as directed. Being
great sufferer for many years | did not OK
pect IA cure right away. but there is a marvellous
something in your prescription that does the
work like race horse. / feel like ditferens
man already"
And SO on, letter after letter voicing the sea-
timents of unusual and exuberaut thankful
ness 1t is certainly remarkable prescription
that induces men TO write such letters of therI-
selves. 1t is worth while writing to Mr. Olds
for such Il matchless remedy as given in his
free prescription.
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CHAPTER XII

The burning OF the bridge over the Red
Bud greatly intensified the bitterness OF the
rebels against the Elder. and increased their
determination to get hold Of him, and sub
Ject hiln to the extreme penalty prescribed by
the cruel orders from Richmond against the
Tennessee bridge burners
The most distress this caused the Elder was
It's Interference with lis appointments :"
The nearest approach TO human vanity in his
composition WAS the pride he had always
taken IN The punc'J al lallflment of his en-
gagcment 70 be present at tie set time at any
given place and minister 10 his flock When
he graNely announced lIOm whatever for the
moment served rs his pulpit that he would
hold services OH such Il day at a certain place
when the sun Was four hours high. - or at
noon, or at early candle-lightlng he felt
that be had made a covenant with the Lord
which 10 earthly fatigue, hardship or peril
should induce him 10 break. He would leave
the eheenest tTeside 10 ride thinly clad through
the bitter cold 10 the appointed place he had
rlsen from bed OF lever 10 face a hOwiing
storm. The iamished wolves haunting the
mountain roads by night could mol deter him
lie had swum angry swollen rivers at the
imminent risk of his life. And be had laughed
at the threats Of iDcensed ruflians To waylay
houis by the sun. he WAS there at 10 O'Clock:
If neon, he arri, 81 just as the sun crossed
the mark which Indicated mid day in the
mountain homes; u early candle-ligIting"
lac VAS present when the waning light hinted
THAI alilHcial illumination Was Eoedful
Now. with enemies hunting him like "A wolf
iuture appolutm, MS could lot be made.
anu previous ones could not he flied
should not murnur,' he would saw
1t has been 50 with those who have striyen to
serve the Lord, ever since the pronhet Elijah
had TO take refuge from Ahab's wrath. in The
mountains by The brock Cheriih Like him
j shall return some day the messenger of
wrath and ruin 10 my prosecutors not be-
Cause they are my prosecutors but because
they prosecute the people and aifront the
Lord.
- ] have never turned back from the oath
OF duty he reasoned on account OF storm
or hocd OF ierociOus beasts. They belong TO
Tie Lond, as ! do and are His agents, rs
an lie has them and me both in His hands
10 deal WITH - He likes But the reEels are
the ministers of Beezebub. 10 whom must
net gave The triumph of overcoming me +"
Though appointments could no longer he
IDade, We; the Elder would have a prescience
OF where he could End number of the faith
full gathered, and travel thither l,y paths OF
which his pursuers would know little.
He had many narrow escapes from cant,,ra
Once, as he rode through the rain at night to
the bedside OF dying man, he saw party of
horsemen ride up TO house nc was approach
ing and call loudly for the inmates The
broad lane OF light which fell upon them from
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is not even the grave sacred from your vile
presence? Can we not 50 much as lay our
blessed dead away IN has eternal home with
out your wicked disturbance? Must you add
this crowIin@ yili;Iiny TO al that you viii
have TO answer for 1T The Judgment seat?
am your prisoner, but dla" back awhile, Tor
Ccce"cy sake, unil! we can say all that we
ean say ami do the last solemn duty Tor our
Ce;,d brother. F."
He abasbed rebels tell back little, but
still Kept the tideT covered With tier guns
| lie went on III the sane tone that ne iiad
spoken in before their arrival to corctude his
remarks. and the regular services II the
grave. Then as tic ni"n resuned> sh9vc!'ng
III the earth, he turned and said calmly to
Sam GIigg5:
= ava now ready 20 20 with you.
TIE angnis!led people messed ~ ana h'm,
the women cling!H" to MIN with 'caFs aud
sc1c;in-. Bat he pushed them al gently
ASIDE saying:
- IL IS the will of God brethren end sisters.
TrGS. IL HIM 20 deliver NE from this peril
The releia put tie l. d OH lbs horse AID
Ri" jim lOSkins car iai;y tied his IgilS uc-
n nj him with a wiang" OF deer skin
Then directing orc OF iiis ,nen 10 rGc beside
he Elder aed lead i!s horse Capt. San
Griegs put his squad III motion, and carried
the minister of from his soTOwins if6C,..
thought dashed into Miriam mind, and
she walked over as comp0sediy rs she could
make herself and spoke 10 hcr brothers.
They comprchendei al once, and drew off
from the rest quietly. as if they were going
to follow their father and SIS CT home Mini
am spTang On to her mare, and rode of .piicr
her father As soon as she WAS out Of sight
both OF the people still gathered III the grave
yard discussing the sad event ana OF sam
Giiggss PARTY. she reintd her mare 10. the
left and rode Up Though the fields 20 the
tableland the hilltop, from which she
could watch Gri@es AND his sfu;id. Her
brothers followed her. and they rode along
through the woods, keeping the rebels III
view. The path they were following was
shorter than the main road III the valley. and
tiey could easily keep abreast of The Elder i
captors.
THEY'LL stop T. all take n drink at the
gu;u spring. and then'll bc my chance size
sad t9 Ter brothers.
With that hey edged down a little nearer
the read, still keeping CAREFULLY u:oler cover.
just a. tvill.ht WAS coming on TIE rebels
arrived lhe 1T gum spring. and. as Bli!idfH had
Anticipated, tiIel ali stopped to take q; drink
OF the water, wliic,i WAS mcted ali over tie
country Tor lis parity and cooiness. All bat
the man leading the i.idcr'- horse diSmoun.ed
ana gathered around the spring. He called
upon one OF his companions to hand him a
drink.
Miriam had ridden very quietly down
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anxionsly for some definite action. as its docket
is being added to by cases involving similar
questions.
i
Gen. James Longstreet, Of Georgia, was APP
peinted Commissioner of Railroads. vice Gen.
Wade Hampton. resigned. Gen. Lopgstreet
has been prominent in the South since the
war as one of the leading Republican, He
ha. before held Office under Republican Admins
istratons.
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ARMY AND NAVY GOSSIP.

Col. Charles Hey wood Commandment of the
Marine Corps. in his annual report to the Sec
rotary of the Navy. makes strong plea for the
increase OF the strength of the Corps. lie
calls attention TO the fact that the number Of
enlisted men in the Navy proper has been
largely increased owing the additional new
shins and argnes tint for. ne sar::e reason the
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CHAT OF THE CORRIDORS,

As is the custom with every administration
inst previous to tho elections many OF the
higher officials of the Government departed for
OF them went away tortnig lit Cr so II advance
to leud their efforts in he way OF speech making
to the closing struggle for the party in tne
campaign. Secretary Sherman, Assistant See
rotary Day, Secretary Bliss, Commissioner OF
Patents Butterworth and others took brief
trips during the last few days.
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sicians and gradually grew worse.
Abolt year ago was advised b. a
friend to try Mrs. Pinkham's Sanative
Wash and Vegetable Compound, which
] did. After using three bottles Of
the Vegetable Compound and one pack
age OF Sanative Wash, | am now enjoy
inc better health than | ever did, and
attribute the same to your wonderful
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press what Godsend they have been
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Whenever I begin to feclnervousand
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pleasure to know that my words had
directed some suffering sister to health
and strength through those most cx-
ceilent remedies.-MIssM NAY SACgIyER,
248]5 L. Rich ST., Columbus, o.
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elections
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Read the Sterling Remedy CouIpaiy's :,
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liberal, attractive. and interesting has ever
been devised. The manufacturers of Clscitr;IS
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help you TO get share OF il.
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AN OPEN LETTER
From Miss Sachner, Of Columbus,
O., to Ailing Women.

To all women who are ill:-It af-
fords me great pleasure to tell you of
the benefit l have derived from tlll-
ing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. l can hardly find words to
express my gratitude for the boon
riven to suffering women in thai e,s-
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When Baby was sick, we gave ksr Castoria.
When she was G. Child she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris.
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LADIES: Write TO Mrs. L. Hudnut, South
Bend, Ind. She sends FREE simple home
CURE for Leucorrhea and ali female troubles.
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Thenelicate Civil Service questions involved
in the recent dsmissais of Deputy Collectors of
Internal Revenue aud others have not vet been
decided by the Attorney General. In the mpau.
time tho Civil Service Commission is waiting
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Compound

Compound
Twas thin,
Sallow.and
nervous. l
was trou-
bled with
leucor-
rllna, and
my men
strual pc
riodS were
very irrcg-
ular. l
tried three
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-03
"TRUSTY" GOT DRUNK
THE BAD EXAMPLE OF PENlTENTlARY OFF,
GALS DEM0RALlZE CONVlCTS,
A Halifax County Tax Collector Used Big ID"
With Reference TO Bad Tax Lists Cities
Of Halifax Disguised, indignant
and Outraged.

Weldon, N. c., Nov. 2.-(SpeciaD-It
is asserted by reliable citizens that con-
victs on the State farms are allowed
too much liberty. The ones called ''trus-
tees" are allowed to walk around town
and converse with women and others
on the streets, and at Tillery, a few
days ago, one went into a bar-room,
got drunk and become so disorderly that
the bar-keeper had to order him out.
This happened where coon" guards
are in charge.
At Halifax yesterday Collector j. Il.
Brickell, of this township, turned over
to the board of county commissioners
his tax book with the remark that not
DANCED name on it was right and
that he refused to collect the taxes until
new book was given him. One gem
tleman present thought Mr.. Brickell used
another word with a big ID. If there
ever was time in Halifax county when
strong language could be used that time
has certainly arrived, for a worse mix
ture of affairs have not existed since
away back in the 70s.
Four box cars were wrecked here I'M
der the shed Sunday. An incoming
train broke down and that caused it.
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RALEIGH BOY MANAGER.

Chapel Hill, N. G., Nov. 2.-Richard
II. Lewis, Jr., of Raleigh, has been been
elected manager of the University base
bah club. The prospects for the base
ball club are promising, and the election
of Mr.. Lewis has met great favor IN
the college. r. A. Winston, of Frank
linton, first base on last years team, has
been elected captain. Manager Kluttz,
Of the football eleven, returned to-day
from Richmond, where he signed the
final agreements with the manager from
the University of Virginia for the
Thanksgiving game.
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A NEGRO ASSAULTS
And Negroes Helped the As
sailant to Break Out OF
Guard House.
ALL CONCERNING A cow
LAWLESS DEFIANCE OF LAW
FOLLOWS ASSAULT UPON
WHITE MAN.
IN A HURRY TO PAY TAX
The Tax Lists of Halifax Are Disgrace to tbs
ficers--PeopIe Are Charged Too Much
Tax--Tax Books in a Terrible
MIDDLE.

Scotland Neck, n. c., Nov. 2.-(Spe-
ciaD-Sa turday night colored man liv-
ing near Spring Hill went to the home
of Mr.. w. S. Biggs and got into a diff
ficulty of words with him and cursed
and abused Mr.. Biggs. The trouble
arose about cow that the colored man,
whose name is Joe Taylor, bought from
Mr.. Biggs sometime ago. Mr.. Biggs
would have resented the abuse Saturday
night if his family had not interfered.
Yesterday the colored man was arrested
here, tried before Justice j. A. Perry
anu bOHna over to court for assault on
Mr. Biggs with a deadly weapon. (He
had a club in his hand when he was
abusing Mr.. Biggs Saturday night)
Taylor was placed in the lookup here
and last night, was turned out. The
lock was broken and there was good
evidence that he had help to get out.
Some colorcd men were heard to say last
night, or yesterday afternoon that they
could turn the jail over.
There is no clue as to his where
ahouts this morning.
| The tax lists of this county were evil
IDENTIFY not taken with any care this year,
/ There were numbers of eases before the
commissioners this week asking for a
| change. Taxes have been made out
too much on the tax books. One man
said his tax Is 500 too much and he
declared he would not pay it.
| But the new law for collecting taxes
has stirred up the colored people very
much. They rushed to the tax collectors
here Saturday like crowding to a ballot
box to vote. Collector G. w. Dunn for
! 4. L -
urday and paid the county treasurer
S4,017 yesterday. Collector G. +. White
for Paleyree and Roseneath townships,
also took in a large amount Saturday
and yesterday paid the treasurer $3.50
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Address
CYRUS THOMPSON.
Secretary OF State.
Raleigh, N. O.
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TO PACIFY CUBA.
Marshal Blanco Sends Gable to Spain
That Peace Will be Restored.

Marshal BlancO SenuS CdDle 10 Spdlh
That Peace Will be Restored.
Madrid, Nov. 2.-Marshal Blanco, the
new Captain General of Cuba, has sent
a cable message to the Spanish govern
ment saying, he has formed favorable
opinion regarding the prospects for the
modification of Cuba.
A semi-offcial note was circulated to-
dav giving a more exact indication of
the contents of the Spanish note in reply
to the communication of the United
States. 1t says the note concludes with
the assurance that Spain is animated by
the same friendly feeling as expressed in
behalf of the United States. The second
part of the reply goes into elaborate de-
tails concerning the various tlibusterlng
expeditions which are said to have left
the United States for Cuba, which de-
tails are based entirely upon the report
of Calderon Carlisle, the former coun-
seller of the Spanish legation at Wash
ington.
Spain, in concluding that portion of
her reply to the United States, express
es the hope that this phase of the situa-
ton will be changed, and that the
United States will try to prevent furth-
er violations Of international law"
Replying to the offer Of mediation
made by the United States, Spain says
she hopes the United States will act
loyalty and correctly in helping Spain to
pacify Cuba, especially in view of the
fact that such an extended form of au-
economist government is about to be
sincerely granted.
The general feeling here is more hope
full of a peaceful outcome of the situa-
ton, especially since Marshal Blanco's
arrival at Havana, as it is believed his
presence will greatly further the solving
Of the Cuban problem. At the same
time it is pointed out that the submission
Of the insurgents cannot be expected
unless they are entirely abandoned by
the United States.