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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

%Twenty Years Ago y
This Week.
Vandalia had q big picnic.
st. Louis was quarantined.

Vandalia had q big picnic.
st. Louis was quarantined.
J. ]. Steele was Collector of Au-
drain.
Forrist & Fry were practicing law
together.
The Audrain Teachers Institute
met at the Dye school house.
Mexico had q driving club which had
regular meets at Currie's Park.
Arrangements were being made to
have q county Fair at Currie's Park.
Thos. Board was mentioned as a
candidate for Coroner of Audrain.
Ed. Kennen, Of Laddonia, was in
town. he was young and good look
ing in those days.
]. F. Llewellyn was fighting Ed.
Haley, who was father of the "Rag
Baby Greenback Party" In Audrain.
The LEDGER published a long letter
written by Governor John Phelps and
addressed to the Sheriff and citizens
Of Cameron, Mo-, asking them to form
possess to look for George Cramer,
who had murdered Charles Long, Of
that city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25
DEMOCRATS FAVOR EXPANSION.
No Territory Won From Spain to be
Given Back, Californians Declare.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Aug. 19.-The
journed yesterday after dividing nomi-
nations with Populists and Free Silver
Republicans. Congressman j. G. Ma
guire was nominated for Governor.
The platform reaffirms allegiance to
the Chicago platform Of 1896, particu-
larly as regards the free and unlimited
coinage of gold and silver at the ratio
of 16 to 1. 1t Endorses the action of
Congress in declaring war against
Spain. Upon the question of terri
torial acquisition the platform says:
I'VE favor the fullest investigation
of all conditions existing in the
Philippine islands affecting the inter-
ests and obligations of our country In
the matter of their future treatment
and disposition, to the end that final
action in relation thereto shall be in
telllgent and based upon a full knowl-
ndge of all facts that a affect the in
terestB OF the United States. While
we do not favor an aggressive policy
of territorial expansion, we are op-
posed to the surrender to Spain of
any OF the territory that has been &C
quired by American valor and the ex-
penditure of the blood and treasure of
our people. And we do not favor the
surrender to Spanish dominion of the
people of any Spanish colonies who
co-operated with our forces against
our enemy in the late a We are
unalterably opposed to the assumption
by this government of any portion Of
the debts of Spain incurred in main
tanning her sovereignty in Cuba and
to the imposition of any portion there
Of upon the people Of that island or to
any recognition thereof"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

The residence of j. Fl. jackson,
formerly pastor Of the NJ. E. Church,
South, Of this city, now of Hannibal,
was entered by thieves a few nights
since and, judging from the List re-
ceived by Marshal Lane, the house
must have been stripped Of every
thing valuable from the piano down to
the silver tooth pick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25
The New Ringo House,

The new Ringo House will probably
be completed by October LIST. Stephen
II. Rice and wife, OF South Bend, Ind,
were in Mexico to-day examining
the now house with the purpose OF
leasing it. Mr.. Rice Is very much
pleased with Mexico its enterprise and
push. They left on the 3 o'clock
train this afternoon for St. Louis to
confer with Mr.. Carter. Those who
met Mr.. Rice while here were much
pleased with him and would like for
him to become q citizen of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Persons troubled with diarrhoea will
be interested in the experience of Mr..
w. M. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance,
Providence, r. l. He says: "For
several years 1 have been almost a
constant sufferer from diarrhoea, the
frequent attacks completely prostrat-
ing me and rendering me unfit for
my duties at this hotel. About two
years ago q travelling salesman kindly
gave me q small bottle of Chamber
iain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. Much to my surprise and
delight it's effects were immediate.
Whenever I felt symptoms of the dis
BASE I would fortify myself against
the attack with a few doses of this
valuable remedy. The result has been
very satisfactory and almost complete
relief from the afiiction." For sale
by Woodbridge s. Purdy, Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

THE Democratic State Central Com
mittee will have headquarters in st.
Louis and will begin active work at
once. The officers Of the committee
are: Chairman, 8. B. Cook, Mexico;
Secretary, Virgil Conkling, Carrollton;
Treasurer, James E. Hereford, st.
Louis county. The committee will
organize the State thoroughly and
the outlook is good for the Democratic
ticket to be elected by an unusually
large majority.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25
MznA&T
Elder H~eadington.

Ed. j. A. Headington, OF Mexico,
who went out with the big Missouri
Klondyke excursion last spring as
chaplain, and, incidentally, to pick up
a few nuggets, has returned home,
and was mighty glad to get back
alive. He will take the platform and
lecture about the streets that were
represented to be paved with gold,
but turned out to be otherwise. He
says the true history of the Klondyke
has never been told, and he proposes
to tell il.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

In j. F. Llewellyn's south show
window is an old apothecary's scales.
These scales are 150 years old and
belonged to a grand uncle of Mr..
Llewellyn's, who was a druggist 100
years ago. He also has q bottle that
Is 100 years old.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25
Infant Dead.

The infant daughter Of DIR. and Mrs.
Fl. P. Crum, living 2 miles southeast
OF here, died Wednesday night. The
funeral services yer held at the
Crum home Thursday afternoon at 8
O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25
White-HalleY.

Mr.. James White, of Montana, and
Miss Emma HALEY, Of Long Branch,
were married to-day ct the home
of the BRIDES parents, Rev. W. B.
Craig conducting the marriage cere-
mony. Only q few intimate friends
Of the family were present. The
LEDGER extends congratulations.
Lewis Hubert, n OF Audrain's
most successful farmers, brought to
town Friday two Of the largest heads
of cabbage ever grown In this section.
II the Street Fair was going on now
Mr.. Hubert would be sure to take
irst prize on cabbage. These mon
sters are on exhibition at Roden's
store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Miss Verde Northern lie home from
Kansas City, where she has been the
guest of relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

The Ash land, Boone County, Bugle
carries at the head of its editorial
column: "For President in 1900, W.
]. Stone, OF Missouri
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25
MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK

coffee at night. It spoils their sleep. You can
drink Grain when You please and sleep like
q top. For Grain-O does not stimulate; 1t
nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet 1t looks and
tastes Hike the best coffee. For nervous per
sons, young people and children Grain-O Is the
perfect drink. Made from pure grains. Get a
package from your grocer to-day. TFy It In
place OF coffee. 16c and &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Leslie Hartley received to-day a
splendid photograph of Company L
taken at Camp Thomas by Head Bros.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Bromoline will positively cure a
cold In "a hours. No cure, NJ pay. %
cents. Sold by Buckner & Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25
The Rev. W, b. CostIey, O

The Rev. w. B. Costley, Of Stock
bridge, Ga, while attending to his
pastoral duties at Fleetwood, that
state, was attacked by cholera morbus.
He says: "By chance ! happened to
get hold Of q bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera Remedy, and I think
it was the means of saving my life. 1t
relieved me at once" For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy, Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Miss Maggie French Is home from
Martinsburg, where she has been the
guest Of relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

THE Missouri soldiers who are sick
at Camp Thomas are to be brought
back to Missouri at once. Gen. M. F.
Bell is looking after this matter per-
aonallv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Senorets cure chrome constipation,
kidney and liver complaints. Price,
Is cents. Sold by Buckper & Whit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25
Suhaer1utiopa Dua.

puUbC11PtIua6 Ouo'
All subscriptions for the new Pres
byterian church fund are now due and
should be paid me at the Mexico Saw
ings Bank. B. B. TUREMAN,
d12t-w2t Treasurer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

]. T. Williams to-day bought the A.
F. Ryerson residence, just north of
the LEDGER, for $4,000. This prop
erty lie nicely located and Mr.. VIII
liams will improve it and may in time
OCCUPY 1t with his family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

W. W. Clendenin has the thanks Of
the LEDGER for q most beautiful bou-
quet. Mr.. Clendenin isa great lover
of flowers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Ex-sherif Stephens has purchased
from John Boles, of Galloway county,
Shropshire buck for S25. Mr..
Stephens believes it pays to grow the
| very best breeds of stock,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Three more Moberly Klondykers
have returned from Alaska. They al
came backi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

The Centralia Courier says: Joe
Hit, Of near Cant, will get up crowd
and rough it through to Garden City,
Kansas, this fall. From that point he
may 60 south and spend the winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Quinoria Ii guaranteed to cure
chills, fever and all malarial disorders.
No cure, no pay. Sold by Buckner &
| Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Mrs. Ira Hall, after a pleasant visit
to friends In Mexico, has returned to
California.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Late Newkirk has prairie hay on his
farm, just south OF Mexico, ten feet
tall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

P. P. Collier has bought from J.
Hord Davis, south Of town, a car load
of broomcorn. Mr.. Collier has been
nearly three years buying this broom
corn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

II you have been sick you will find
Hoods Sarsaparilla the best medicine
you can take to give you appetite and
strength.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25
The Best Remedy For Flux.

Mr.. John Matthias, a well known
stock dealer of Pulaski, Ky, says:
"After suffering for over a week with
fiux, and my physician having failed
to relieve me, I was advised to try
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Disrrhoea Remedy, and have the
pleasure of stating that the half of one
bottle cured me-" For sale by Wool
bridge Il Purdy, Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Hiram johnson and family, of Hen
~ county, are visiting Leslie Hartley
and r. Vanvactor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25
bAbY'S
FACE
LOOKED LIKE RAW MEAT.

LOOKED LIKE RAW MEAT.
Our l,aby's face and neck vas al raw meat,
md something awful to look ut. Tho way
that child suffered, mother and child never
had any rest day or night - it constantly
ifnhed, and the blood used TO now down her
chesha. We had doctors and the dispeusary
with TO resnlt. By using CuTrcuRA REsoL~
WENT, CUTICURA tointmenta and CurIcuRA
SOAR, the cAild pas enfireiy healed.
Mn- GARNJ0eS, 213 Nassau Ave-, Brooklyn.
MornssA . kass MT vsn haxA VITA cursryzA
tnssaat,snsftn u nost A6esS.ins q tehtns. burning.
I'm sfhaR. - tss.. Ste haha yoaF dug.
q aaghFoseAsu1fhs VOID. Porrrn pnpoA xnCuuG
CoaR,YN1SVonAns to Cure Baby Humsrn,0va
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25

Senorets cure chronic constipation,
kidney and liver complaints. Price,
% cents. Sold by Buckner & Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-08-25
sirht Worth Seeinr

Sight Worth Seeing.
A young lady has kissed Hobson.
That's nothing; wait till You see
Roosevelt embrace Alger.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

July, if for no other purpose to
consult about his supply of fer
tilizers for 1899. We can make
contract for 10000 tons of fer
tilizers, get the best in the mar
ket, and save our farmers $50,
600 on the purchase.
Come to Columbia on the 9th
inst. and hear our proposition
and consult with us, and investi-
gate II it is not feasible and if it
is not plain practical common
sense. BY all means attend the
meeting of the State Alliance on
the eth of July. We want YOU
to come. no matter about your
dues, pay them when YOU get
here. Don't send crank as your
delegate. Don't send a man who
has 2 personal grievance. one who
l. sore. thinks he has not been
treated right. the Alliance has
not done its duty by him, or ap-
preCiated what he has done in
the past. There are matters that
should be adjusted. but the State
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

This would bring agriculture we'll
into line with the great com
mercial and manufacturing enter
prises Of our day, which owe so
much to technical education, and
would greatly help to take away
from agriculture the reproach of
being Il debated industry -
Cotton Plant.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
Santiago de Cuba.


No trolley cars.
Forest Of mahogany.
N0 vii! animals except done.
Ev"rvhody takes a nap 4, noon.
Here i the highest land in
CUBE.
Lottery tickets on sale every
whorr.
M0S' o' tn" houses are one.
story buildings.
Santiago is tn" Spanish form
tor Saint James.
Inhabitants 10000; less than
most Philadelphia wards.
TIA" bellies plaster their face.
with powdered egg shells.
Copper mines have been work
ed since the seventeenth century.
Th" harhor Of Nipe embraces
siXty-Gvc square miles OF deep
water.
TObago Island was so called by
Columbus from lis fancied resem
bIaucc to the tobacco or inhaling
tube Of The aborigines. Our word
tobacco is thence derived.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
For Probate JudUe.

Ihe friends Of Chas. ID. Jones, Esq,
recognizing his character and abilities
together with his fitness for the posi-
'i"h, hereby announce him rs a candi-
date for the office OF Probate .Judgr.
we pledge him TO abide the result of
the Democratic primary.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
=. {. MILITARY ACADEMY.

OiiiCe Of Chairman Board of \ isitors.
Charleston. July !. lS9S.
On" \acanCy exists in R"n"'iCiary
Cadetshlp for this, Lancaster county.
IN 'he south Carolina Military Nc-
ademy. Blank applications for per-
mt 10 enter competitive examination.
WIN sheet giving necessary Informal
non. can ho obtained from the county
up"rin'"nd"ut OF education. Al an
pirall"nN must he in hands Of Chair
man by l'rst day OF August.
Z. =. GADSDEN.
'h-lrman Board of Visitors.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
ALLIANCE DEPARTMENT.
IL. +. NISBET Editor

The Farmers Institute at st.
Luke and Hopewell on the 2Sth
and. 29th of July respectively
will be attended by Profs. New
man and others from Clemson
College. There will be picnic.
Come everybody.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
For County Auditor.

At the request of many friends,
nereDy announce myself as candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
county Auditor. will abide the re-
suit OF the democratic primary.
JOHN \. COOK.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
For County Supervisor,

The friends OF T.. j. Perry, recogniz-
ing in his past service as County
Supervisor business tact, qualification
and due regard to the principles of
economy in the management of the af-
fairs of the County, hereby announce
him as a candidate for reelection to
this important office. His record as an
officer is n sufficient guarantee that
the affairs of the County will be safe
in his hands. He will abide the result
of the primary election.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
N0t'cc tn '0nT~'F"J.fffr i.rf,.y.fuy.

VA" old COuj"h"rNr" soldiers viii
meet NJ their usual places of meeting
!" "arh Tow nshp on Saturday the
'~i day Of August. l~9~. a, = O'Clock
=. in., Amd elect thr"" OF their number
a Township Pension board And
'hr 'hairmHn Of each Township board
VII meet AT the court house on ,utu,-
uaS, IL hrInG the first day of August.
I" organize Il county Pension bu, ri.
W. l.. BKrtt.
ca mn Co. Pension board.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

Having served only one term in the
Legislature, in Justice To myself | an
ncunc" that am candidate for re-
election to the House uf R.prpS"nta-
'rT"s for only one NOR" term. ! here
hy pledge my>!f 10 abide the result Of
a." Democratic primary election.
& 4 rLNIER.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

Mr.. EDITOR oR:-Plense announce the
name "f W. c. llough, ESD. for the
senate. w" pledg" him to abide by the
result Of the Primary EIection-aud
10 support the Nominees of the Demo-
cratic party.
MANY FRI ENDS
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

~ tn" solicitation Of u numh"r Of
my friends hay" decided to aunuuuc"
myself ~ u candidate for the House Of
representatives. and ! hereby u'cdgr
myself 10 Sbid" the result ur the Demo
cratic primary election.
Il. l.. iIIIKL!N.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

n Cuban insurgent, in order to
get cigarettes, risked death by
going into town filled with
Spanish soldiers.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

EDITOR ESTEkrRI.n: Please an
n0uEcc am = candidate for nomina-
'ion a Representative. subject tn the
rules Of the Democratic party.
JOHN W. iIAMEI..
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

After being solicited by many
friends | announce myself as can
didate for the office of County Super
visor, subject to the rules governing
the Democratic primary.
NJ. G.. GARDNER
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

announce myself 4. Carrida'" FOR
IN" House of Representatives. subject
10 the rules and regulations Of the
Democratic party.
j. II AIRY FOSTER.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
MANY VOTERS.

! '"rchy announce" myself aS Il can
dIIat" for County Treasurer. subject
- the rules of ID" Democratic rimary.
viii Scrv" for 500 per rnnum. turn
luG th" remainder Of the salary into
I'll" county treasury.
WILSON rDWEII
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
81 . h = satO HOs,r Shoes

h!!enA Foot Easu, powder .or the r.st. u
CHT'' N''"'i., en-, sHarl.n. nervous r~,L
a." instantly iN"es tar S..as OF, 81 uoru- and
h.n..nS X. ;ur Ly,.t-,t comfort II,rnyrrv
o' III" age. Aliens Foot-Easr make. u.ut or
~" shoes '"ci easy II is certain cur. gor
sN"ailn. Gallons AMI hot, tired. aCh'r: feet
Try L. IpbtY SoN 10y ~ DRUGGISTS tl.i .Non
stores liy nail for u.s. in ~,,mpS Trial
,a'EE" lEIf. Address. A.!"u =. G'u.tead
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

hereby auuounc" my self candi-
dat" for the Office Of County Treasurer
subject 10 TIA" Democratic primary.
j. r.. SJEWMi
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
The State Alliance Meeting.

mas been announced by Secretary
Reid. While the whole country
seems absorbed in the interes,
every body feels in the war we are
engaged in with Spain; still al
though We recognise the iuport
ance TO the country at large OF
tins war issue. there are matters
Of personal interest that every
clt)zen Is required to attend to.
or he will be the sufferer.
This is IN age of co. operation.
%. combinations and trusts. All
hose, II, matter of what vocation.
who have a common interest to
serve, we find coming together
! for consultation. and for unity of
action. The Alliance oreaniza-
: ton has for one of It's chief DO
.'""'s the assembling together Of
'h" farmers for their mutual pro
lection and benefit. AZ one time
/ "" had very complete organi.
h1'ion, starting with the town
ship sub Alliance. then the Coun.
/ " organization, up 20 y '..rG"
7 =
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

! an, u candidate for IN" Oilice OF
Comfy superintendent ~ Education.
'uhlrr' 30 the rules governing the
Democratic Primary
JOHN NJ PERRY
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
For County Treasurer.

AM candidate for the Office O
County Treasurer.
W.C.CATTIIEN.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27

zone Minute Cough cure il the best
preparation ! HAY" ever sold or used
ana can't lay 70" mach in its praise"
J.. VI. k"uuun, Merchant, Odrll. Ca.
Crawford E~os
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-07-27
Eor Superintendent Of Education.

We are authorized to aEnuunco Prof.
las. II. THOMPSON a. Cqnhidntr for
county Superintendent OF Ehucation.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-04-21
OVATION FOR THE THIRD.

Fort Smelling Regulars Greeted Enthu-
siast .calIy at Every Stop.
CHICAGO, April 21.-The Third in
fantry, U. S. A, $50 strong, en- route
from Fort Smelling, Mimi, to Mobile,
Ala, arrived in this city at a. M,
over the Chicago, Milwaukee and ST.
Paul railway. The cars were trans
ferred to the Pan Handle tracks at the
stockyards and resumed their journey
South at o'clock. A stop for break
fast was made at Kankakee, Ills.
Thousands OF people greeted the SOL
diers at every station through Mime
sofa and Wisconsin. At Lake City,
Mimi, the soldiers were loaded down
with flowers. The union station at
Milwaukee was jammed with enthu-
siastic people, who waited until l:3O a.
M, being entertained meanwhile by
evolutions of the First and Second bat
talions, Wisconsin national guards.
Most Of the regulars were asleep wher
their trains reached Milwaukee, but
the cheering and music brought them
out, and they remained up until the
trains reached Chicago.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-04-21
OCCASION URGENT
Administration Asks Congress to
Authorize a Call for
Volunteers.
House at Once Takes Up the Bill
of Chairman Hull and Will
Pass It. ,.',-
Great Demonstration Upon An
nOuncement of the Presidents
g. Ultimatum.
Foraker Says Government In
tends to Recognize the Cuban
q.
- hepuDllc.

WASHINGTON, April 21:-There was a
tremendous demonstration in the house
Immediately after the reading of the
journal, when Mr.: Pruden, the presi-
dents executive clerk, announced the
presidents approval of the Cuban reso-
lutions. The galleries cheered and the
mem Ders on the floor applauded vlgor.
ously. The speaker with difficulty sup
pressed the ovation with which the
announcement was greeted. The sem
ate joint resolution authorizing the
printing Of extra copies of the military
publications OF the war department was
adopted.
Authority to Call for Volunteers.
Hr. Hull, chairman of the committee
on military affairs, asked unanimous
consent for the Immediate considera-
ton OF the bill he introduced at the re-
quest OF the war department., authoriz.
ing the president to call for volunteers.
He explained that the committee had
agreed to the measure at special
meeting. 1t was very urgent meas
ure, he said. The secretary of war had
appealed to him to press it, and he had
just had a message from the White
House saying that the passage of the
bill at once is imperative. Mr.. Hull
said that the committee had made only
one important change in the bill as
prepared by the war department.. That
change reserved to the governors Of
the states the power to appoint COM
pany and regimental officers, which the
bill as drawn conferred upon the presi-
dent, and was in harmony with the
law of 1861.