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HE CHANGED HIS MIND.
Exhibited a Fair sample OF One style of
BeIIigcrency.
George Ade. in Chicago Record1

George Ade IN Chicago Reeordl
"What'n blazeS are we waitin' for?" asked
belllgerent young man in the smoking
car of a Lake street elevated railroad train
His four companions made no reply. It
would have been an impeTtinence II was
evident that the speaker wanted no reply
He was reeking with information and
not at all backward in imparting il. They
waited in respectful silence while their
friend took the cigar from the corner Of
his mouth and told them the exact situa-
ton.
I'm tell you" he resumed. with fero-
cious sarcasm. Were waitin' till that
Spanish fiotilla blows up few more of
our battleShipS an hOmbaTdS New York
an then sets fire to- the navy yard. Then
Mckinley1l appoint court OF inquiry to
find out whether they done il a-purpose,
an if the court says they did, he'll tell
Spain If they do it again ell get mad and
send a message to Congress. Then he
won't send no message. | tell you, il
makes me ache all Overt
Here's Spain wants to fight an needs
a hckin'. and we want to fight an are
anxious an able to lick her, an Mckinley
an Mark Hanna gets in between an tells
us to keep cool. Does ne think were
goin' to keep ourselves on ice all Sum-
mer? How long does he think he's goin'
to hold us? Amt that right friend7"
He was sure of the admiring four. and
Z
blond mustache, who had been looking at
him attentively over the top of his news
paper. He nodded when the warlike indi-
vidual addressed him, and at the sams
time yawned behind his glove.
'Are you going to enlist" asked one Of
the four.
Enlist Well / guess yes, when ths
time comes. I'd Just as soon fight as not.
That's me-"
'1ll give you a chance" said the man
with the fair mustache, rising and draw.
ing a notebook from his pocket. I'm a
United States officer, and I'm looking for
Just such determined, stout, husky men
as you. What your name2'
The young man relaxed into a sickIy
grin.
Il guess you're bluffin'," he said
mo bluff about it. I can enlist you IL
you want to enlist"
The four whOoped derisively in concert,
and the man who objected to being held
back by Mckinley changed color
II amt goin' to enlist in the Army any
way" he said, with a shake of the head.
THE fighting's goin' to be all on sea-"
Then / can suit your complaint exact
ly,' said the other. suavely.
Here's my card The pasteboard was
inscribed:
''LIEUT. s. D. FLOOD.
First Division, I. Y. r."
ri amt ready to enlist now, and don't
have to, guess. War amt declared yet"
said the man who opposed a dilatory
policy.
81 thought you were declaring it." said
Lieut.. Flood, mildly. eff you change yOI.r
mind, look in at the naval reserve armory
at 20 Michigan avenue"
Then the passengers shouted with de-
light, and the young man went out on.
the platform TO commune with the con-
ductOr until Sacramento avenue vas
reached There he got off. :
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Ito Be- continued.l

EDITORIAL NoTE.-The next issue will contain
nuaon of the School of the Company accompanied by the
that in the book Infantry Drill Regulations
succeeding issues will published the School the
TALON the Regiment and the various other
treatment the complete Infantry Drill Regu
publication columns invaluable
time, authoritative and UP date
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INFANTRY DRILL REGULATIONS.
CONTINUED from ninth page)

The guide is announced the command halt given, the
instant the fous unite in line.
the line be formed toward the side of the file closer they
close the flank of the column the first command and at the
through between the rank of
one and the front of the succeeding four.
EOS On the right left l. On right Tor left into line,
MARCH, g. Company, 4. HALT, s. FRONT
the leading four wheels to the right
movable pivot forward dressing to the right the
guide places right each of the other ours marches
distance equal front beyond the wheeling point of the four
preceding wheels the right and advances explained for
the four the guide places himself the left of the
halts The of each four closes facing distance
as rank commences wheel.
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at the command halt given when the leading four has advanced
distance in the direction ats and the
right the other fou successfully halt and
line.
The command front is given when the left four completes
dressing.
the be executed toward the side opposite
coSer each follows the four passing
following four.
2O9 In movements where prescribed that the leading FOUR
subdivision subdivision distance the
and then halts be halted less distance when
This rule as general.
40. To the 'front.' l. Right Tor Left front line MARCH,
B. Company, T. HALT, 5. FRONT.
At the command march, the leading four straight
'front.' dressing the left; the guide front places himself
Left the other ours obque the right till opposite their places
In line, when each marches to the front
At the command halt when the leading four has
vanced company distance halts and left the
other fou halt and dress to the left arriving in line
ranks close to facing distance hang the guide
himself on the right of the front rank the
four line: the command front given when the last
petes its dressing
If the movement be made toward the side
dart through the column as the obique commences.
If marching double time quick time and the
be double time the captain commands Guide left Immediately
after the command march, the leading four
quick time its rank closing facing distances the other
obque In double time each taking the quick time and dressing
the left arriving lne the rank arriving
closes to facing distance.
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Having Formed Column OF Files from Column
of TwOs Or Fours. to Form Column of Faurs.

2H9 l. Form tau,s 3 Left Tor Righo obique 8. MARCH
AT the command Gh the leading file of the first four hats the
rank falling back forty -four inches the file
obque the other files of the first four obque the
left and themselves successfully the left of the leading e
the taking distance of orour inches from the front
rank the other successfully form explained for the first
the leading file of each hating inches from the
spending file of the four in front
Column of formed from column of files the
principles.
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See How Easy It Is.

ID, 1897.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
DEAR 4 handed copy OF THE NATIONAL.
TRIBUNE and told take it home and it, did
found that the only paper published that
aried what could do a hours had
secured these 10 subscribers.
You send flag premium for this club, large
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Yours truly Il. COOK,
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Newfane, VT. Feb. A. 1893.

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Editor National Tribune: We received the
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them. They came all right; not broken
dish in the lot. They We're far better than
we expected. The freight charges were only
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.Jasper. N Y Nov. 5. 1897.

Editor National Tribune: Received the
watch all right, and l will say that am very
much pleased with it. My grandson is more
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to him, and when / asked him how he liked
it he said it was ''just dandy" / am get
ting up another club. When anyone deals
fair with me as you have l will do all can
for them. S. E. Barker.
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Nov. 16, 1897.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE
Enclosed find 50 and list of subscribers
will credit
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of the paper Yours etc,
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Dover, O., Jan. 80, 1893.

Editor National Tribune: have received
the dishes for my first club, and the clock for
my second club, and they are all You repre-
sent them to be, and more hope to be able
to get you another club soon.
Vernon F. Rose.
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Marion. Mass. Jan. 7,

Editor National Tribune: My dishes have
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appointed. They are very pretty, and have
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The National Tribune. Mrs. c. 81. Wing.
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Ci,aritabIy Spares the Brooches.
rs.. Louis Republicanl

If tho fashion papers are telling the truth,
this years Summer girl is going to appro-
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lone exception of his breeches
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Evans CITY, Pa, Jan. 10, 1893

Editor National Tribune: Received those
dishes by freight. They came all right-not
a nick in them. They are far nicer than
expected. / feel well repaid for getting up
the club. Mrs r. Jenkins
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st. Louis Mo. Feb. 7. 1898

Editor National Tribune: The watch you
sent me some time ago is most excellent
L have given it a fair trial
The charm. also, consider great beauty
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Hartford Conn. Jan. a. 1893.

Hartford. JOnn., Jan. 4, 1913.
Editor National Tribune: The set of china
received When l came home my wife
shouted, Good bless that National Tribune. "
She did not think she would get such a beau
tiful set of china. Mark Collins.
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Cleveland. O.. April 4. 1893.

Cleveland, o, April A, 1888.
Editor National Tribune: L received my
watch, and to merely thank You would be
poor way to express my gratitude. 1t is very
nIce indeed; far beyond my expectations. 1t
is truly worth any lady's efforts. After Easter
shall try to get more subscribers for your
paper. Mrs. Thomas Nelson.
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L.
Here is great bargain. The case is
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We have the same watch either hunt
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beveled French plate, perfectly safe
against damage in the pocket.
We will send this beautiful watch,
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yearly subscribers and $3.50 additional
money if the hunting-case is desired, or
only 81 added money if the open-face
is preferred.
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The tours wheel par 2o6 the file close dart through
the nearest intervals.
2I2. company may marched few PAGES to the
gard right lf) MARCH; in march, by the
commands l. To MARCH, Guide right Tor LETT.
The guides step rank the front rank
the file coes facing about maintain their relative positions
Obstacles.
213 Marching ine pass obstacles: $50 many tours
from right Tor htt) to rear, MARCH.
At the the designated ours execute left ard
foars left the four that remains line next their left
The guide closes the that remain in line
The broken the formed in line at the
commands: Rear ows right Tor LETT front into line, Double
time 3 MARCH
The guide command hastens to the point where
the be when the completed.
Being in Column Of FOurs. to Form Column Of
TWOs Files.
9I4. This always executed toward the file closers
only purpose reducing the front of the column
enable it pass deile other place, Immediately
after which the column of fOur5 should be reformed
/. Right Tor leh) by tiocs, 2. MARCH.
AT the first command the rank of each tour closes facing
distance.
At the command march, the two files on the u..
right of each forward; the two files
the left mark time till disengaged, when
they oblque the right and follow the right caer I'd
files 3,.ClN
The distance between ranks in column OF ....lro
twos is facing distance; the guides take tho 80 -
a"i.o "A''ah'' Al i0nO "'o 'e"A 20 'A W. s-;-!.Gs
PL
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See How Easy 1t is to Raise Club.

am now getting up a club, to get those fnl
dishes. VIM. III. Hays. {!
Altoona, Pa, April ), 1899. +;
Editor National Tribune: Received %
ladies' watch. / like it very much. q
keeps good time and is well worth asking &
few friends to take your valuable paper.
Mary L. Machlan-.
Aztec, N. NJ, Feb. 90, 1898 4
Editor National Tribune: You sent "a
splendid timekeeper. 1t keeps as corr Z
time as a $50 watch. / am also very W.
pleased with the handbook, as well as wsss
The National Tribune itself will get a
another club. y
s. c. Benn.
Waltham, Mass, Nov IS, 1897.
Editor National Tribune.
Dear Sir: That superb book, "Frc
ManQer to Throne" is a grand premium
and deserves to be extensively read. It
National Tribune does not do things on
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Fraternally yours, 81
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The ATLANTIC ISLANDS.
The Cruise of the Montauk to Re.
gions Of Special Interest.

This handsome book of 441 pages, cloth
bound, and illustrated, contains graphic
description Of a voyage to many places of
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Being i'm Column of FOurs, at a
Column of Files.

215. Right Tor Left By file, 2. MARCH.
At the first command the rank of each four closes to facing
distance.
AT the command march, the right file of the leading four
forward followed succession by the files its left when the
left file of leading about obque the
of the column the keeping closed nearly possible
facing distance; the guides take the same distance
If marching the leading file continues the march, the Others halt
without coming ORDER and the march at the proper
time
Column of files from column of wOs is similarly executed
PIG. column of two files changes direction is halted and
put in march by the commands a column of tours
The march in column of twos files is always quick time
3ls. of wos files may faced the rear,
flank, and marched short distance but other
should executed until the column again faced the
original front The officers and non-commsoned officers face
with the column and retain their positions
Being in Column of Twos Files, to Form
Column of FOurs.
cAszzss @iS. This movement is always executed
away from the file cosers
- Marching in column of twos: l. Form tours,
q q Lett Tor Rghf 0bLque g. MARCH
At the command aaGrch, the leading two of
81; take the short step; the two
%fH 49, oblique the left until they the lead
- Is ing two, when they to the 'front.' the
- fours having united, the ranks fall back
o forty-our inches, and all the full
n. 81, step.
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Huron. S. D., March. 1893.
velzy, Mich. Jan. II, 1893.

FCIZy, tAICII.s jan. II, lCJC.
Editor National Tribune: Received the
watch all safe and sound and ready to run
when wound up. / have now tested it two
weeks by the regular time whistle, and find
it keeps correct time. The longer carry it
the more l like it. Many thanks.
VIM Dimes
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JerlcO, No, Feb. Z, 1888.
Editor National Tribune: Received the
dishes in perfect condition. My wife is de-
lighted with them. They are a great deal
better than we expected. Will send more
names soon. Anton Klever.
Huron, S. D., March, 1898.
Editor National Tribune: The china set
of Sc pieces has been received and the ladies
of the household are perfectly satisfied and
highly elated over them.
E. C. Walton,
Assistant Adjutant- General Department. Of
South Dakota.
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GAR. JeWelry.

GAR. Ring.-Our speciality. Copyright.
Solid Gold Ring, with setting modelled
after the Bronze Lapel Button of the G. A. r.
Sent as a premium for club of 20
subscribers.
No. 292-G.A.R. Badge Charm-made
of rolled-gold plate.
Free for a Club of FIVE Subscribers.
No. 291-Grand Army Charms a
watch charm composed of a Grand Army
enameled star in ring of rolled gold This
is just the thing for veterans.
Free for TWO new subscribers.
No. 100. 1.-THE Same Canteen"
Charm. No. 100 is an old friend i'll new
dress which needs no introduction 1t is
heavy rolled-gold plate, designed especially
for us. 1t is sent, postpaid for club of
TWO yearly subscribers.
GAR. Sleeve Buttons Sleeve
Buttons are 10 cheap imitation.
Sent prepaid for q club of THREE new
subscribers.
No. 9. Victoria GAR. Chain. The
cut shows the latest novelty for wives and
other fair relatives of GAR. comrades.
This chain and charm will be sent to any
address. free, for a club of NINE yearly
subscribers.
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Being in Column of TwOs Or Files. to Form
Column of FOurs.

III. 81, Par. 2ls.
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am now getting up club, to get those fnt
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Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-04
DEATHS.

COBLEIGH-In this city, Sd, Nancy J..
widow of John r. Cobleigh, "A yrs.
HuNT-In this city, I'd, Frank Il. Hunt,
50 yrs.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend funeral services at his late resi-
dence, Newport street, Saturday, al
2.30 p. m.
Munroe Bacon, formerly Of Rutland, q
GREsTY-In this city. Sd, George Gresty
as yrs.
sINCLAIR-In this city, ID, Charlotte G.,
daughter of Edwin r. and Adith NJ
Sinclair, yrs. mos. Is days.
CUTTING-In this city Q4ake View, Sd
p. Eugene Cutting, AZ yrs. mos.
days.
BRENNAN In Southbridge, Sd. at the
home Of his son. Rev. John B. brennan
Martin brennan, formerly of Worcester
Funeral in this city, from Union station
Saturday at a. M, upon arrival OF
train from Southbridge. Solemn high
mass of requiem in st. Johns Church al
9 O'Clock. Relatives and friends are in
yited to attend.
McCARRON-In this city, LIST, Patrick Nc.
Carron.
Relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend funeral from his late residence No
349 Cambridge street, Friday morning al
$50 O'clock. Requiem high mass at Sa-
cred Heart Church at o'clock.
WHITFORD-In Leicester, let, Mrs. Me.
hetabel D., Whitford, wife of George
Funeral will be held Friday at 1 O'Clock
at her late residence on Pleasant street
Leicester.
COONAN-In this city, 4th. at 8 Cristy
street, Joanna, wife of William Coonan
Notice of funeral hereafter.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-04
MARTIN BRENNAN DEAD.
Chief of Police brennan Loses His
Father


Chief of Police James NJ. brennan
received a telegram, Thursday morning,
announcing the death of his father,
Martin brennan, at the home of Rev.
John B. brennan, another son, in
Southbridge.
While the news was not wholly uneX-
pected, as Mr.. brennan was in his SD
year, and had been sick for some time,
Chief brennan said that he had hoped,
almost against hope, that his father
would rally Mr.. brennan was well
known In Worcester
Martin j. brennan was born Nov. IL,
1910, his birth falling on ST. Martin
day. He came to this country 81 years
ago, from Queens county, ireland. For
several years after coming to America
he followed farming in Holden and
Paxton. Later he came to Worcester,
where for 20 years he had charge of the
teaming and expressing for the Wash
burn Rolling Mill Company.
Mr.. brennan was one Of the pioneers
of st. Johns parish, and at the time of
his death was the eldest member of the
Father Mathew Temperance Society.
His wife died about ~ years ago. He
leaves Rev. ]. B. brennan Of South
bridge, with whom he passed his de-
clining days; Col. J. M. brennan, chief
Of police of Worcester, his sons; Mrs.
Joanna NJ. O'ReiEy and MIS-. Bernard
Dodge of Providence. his daughters.
Solemn high mass will be celebrated
at st. Mary's Church, SouthbNdge, at 0
o'clock this morning, and services will
be held from St. Johns Church Wor-
cestel, Saturday morning at o'clock.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-04
ST. ANNE's IA. 3. SOCIETY.
Committee Reports Arrangements Com
pIete for Annual Social.

The regular monthly meeting of the
st, Anne's T. A. B. Society was held
Thursday night, and six new members
were admitted. The committee which has
charge of the annual social to be held
in Horticultural Hail. Feb. q, reported
that all arrangements for the affair
have been completed. Steere's Orches-
ira of eight pieces, with Kennedy of
Clinton as prompter, has been engaged.
The order will bear a half-tone cut of
ex-President M. j. Moriarty. A COM
muncation was received from M. B.
Lamb, inviting the society to attend the
lecture by O'Connell Calvin, in Lo-
throp's Opera House, Feb 20. The lee
ture will be held under the auspices of
the st. Vincent de Paul Society. The
st. Anne'a voted unanimously to at
tend.
The society has started to re-establish
the library to replace the one burned,
with other property, in the Day building
fire, and Thursday night a library COM
mittee, consisting of E. d. Cunningham,
NJ. ]. Moriarty and John r. O'Leary,
was appointed to secure books.