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Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

Mir. J. w. Macksy, the ncted mi' C operator and capitalist of New Ycrk arrived Monday nigh. from the Ess: and in company with Manager Payr.e, who met him at this p@int, drove Gu, .o the Grand E. et yesterday. The power drills wl.ich have been in orera- ton at the niEe for tie past few months are said tn have most cxcellen showlnr.-R-nge News.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

T..e momen, the yards at Benson havs been ;.!scc.! in first clas. shape that town will rise to it's former po- si;ion. There wili be change in the stock yards ikere snd in all respects Benson will sssnne lhc dignity of a frst class town
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

The Southern Pacihic company has sent cut circulars asking for iniornia- tion as to the whereabouts of J. Good sell, for many years in the employ ei the railroad on ths Trc.ou Givisicn
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17
RauEd.I D.

Tie BelIacun.sri Cstir Association h.ld . meeting the 18th Of March. 1888, and ordered . roundup on the 18th day tf April. 1888, ,o commence ct the ranch Of P. B. Crane, thence up the Barbaconsri to ElRin, thence around ih. foothills via Ipo's to Fort Huachuca, ending at Mud Srrir gs. All cutsiders are invited te attend to their interests. W. C. MILLER,
 CoIemsp.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17
company.

Jului, Ca4z.Lxso Was surrendered to the authorize sby his toud-mcn was brought bsck this morning from Tue son. This afternoon hesbes corpus proceedings were issued in bis behalf and ss we go to press :he case ia being beard ty Court Commissioner Emanuel.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

John Blake one of the heavily in tersstedf Af the C. c. Go. came in this morning from Stafford 10 attend the regular meeting of the company being he'd her- today.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

A gentleman named Warren More heal is busiiy engaged in srehselos icsl work rear Mesa. He is oxcsvatirs 2 some of the many pre- historic ruins to be found thereabouts, partly in the government end party in the interet t o! Philsdelp!:i, museum.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

The an,i-spit ordinance viii go into eflec. in tba morning of Aprl l6th' Tha. is next Sun lay nCrniDg. Better keep the fact in mind 70 ,s not to get caught. The Iine for violation Of the ordinance is from 5 to S20, or jail or koth.-S,ar,
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

E. 3. Gage came in today isom Congress and Is te;ng greeted ty his msny Tombstone friends, Mir. Gage is here on s tour Of inspection and Il is rumo,ed his visit may result Tn ordering considerable work done On one CT more vs!Usble :ropertits cf ,he company.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

The following excellent definition Of r' iii'e going the rounds of the press, merely credited to aD exchange A rafiie is an institution in which z man is peYsaeded ag-jnst his will tC spend morey he can't afford 10 lo-s for almost no chance at all Cf drawing something hs doesn't need.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

Mts Thos. l. ,wry arrived this morn ipg ir. m San Francisco 10 lock alter the family belongings left here and visit old Tombstone friends. Alter g brief stay she will return to Ssn Francisco where they are D,w per- man entiy located.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

C0bstaLis Vaughn came in last nigh. with nuo her prisoner for the county lookup. The prisoner will answer to ,he grand jnIy oD a ch.rge 0! forging the name oi Theo. Metz t. & money order.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

Petition fer the inc"rporatio | oi the town of Globe were prcss nteG ,e the LosrJ of that county las, week. and were laid over for n.id.rst or until the mex, meeting o. the beard in ,~1
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

Probate Judge Bradley returned this morning from Phoenix and Tue son where he had been in att ndance at the I. o. o. F. grand lodge and G. A. R. eocampnent res2ec.ively.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

MT. and Mrs. T. s. Williams arrived today from Russelville and expec. ts take up their residence in Tombstone. They will be domicilJd at the Macniel cottage.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

The first rain of the season fell last night. Rain at this season ot the year is unusual but will help the ranges considerably. We hope Tor
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

Three drummers arrived last night from Bisb3e and one this morning. The commercial men fad it does not psy to slight Tombstone.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17
The c. c. Go. round up is near Pearcs and are working the range.

B. Hsttich, father oi ye editor, Tel, yesterday for California on business tip of a fortnight.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

Letters received s,ate Mrs. Dr. Gsrden is improving in health in Cali forn;a and her trip already proving beneficial.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

A. l.. Grow returned this r1orning from Tucson where he has Teen In lQsnt
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

Thos. Pidweii ihe well knomn cattl. ;. man came in today from P-arce and is circnia'in z among his many frierGs
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

A. Wight came in today. Ha has be:b tn Solomonville ca 8 visit to his .On ox-sh riff Wight.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

The Cbirieabua Cnttle Company and Rixes orse roundup will begin ct Sulphur sprir gs ranch. Mach 2l 1898. J,V. VIcKEKs.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

1tis understood the new postE,is- trsss vii; assume charge o! the Tomb stone office by ths fret si May.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-04-17

Indications ar.gs d ior rain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
ANNUAL SETTLEMENT.

Sheriff Jones will to-day or tomorrow
make his annual settlement with the
county commissioners. AS shown by the
sheriff's statement the total net collection
of taxes for the various purposes tC
which they will be applied is as follows
public schools in country. S27. 123.3S
county, $29,965.G4; graded schools il
city, $13,42002; roads, $5,795.OS. Th,
statement has been examined and ap
proved. The register of deeds has
turned over to the sheriff schedule j tax
book. This schedule covers merchants
purchase tax. liverymen, druggists, liq
uor dealers, &c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
A. B. StrOnaCh.
COME WHERE IT'S COOL.

Our time for selling Summer Goods at profit is at an
en- but your time for replacing the faded, drawn and
otherwise unsatisfactory garments is just at hand to get
YOUR moneys worth of serviceabe this season. So
we meet here beginning Monday, ready for the change
YOU with your wants and money and we with the right
goods at the right prices
Black and Colored Waist and Dress Silks,
Table Linens, Towels Napkins, DoylleS.
Sheets and Pillow Cases, aides NeckWear
Ladies' Misses, Boys and Children S Vests.
DoMEsTCs: Val Laces, Edges and insertions, Ladies'.
Misses and Chdrens Lowcu Shoes, Ladies' and Gentle
mems Umbrellas 50, IS, S. 89c SIoo I25, $50, 100
Koechln Freres Organizes, worth 80 to 5oc II yards
for $2.Io.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
TRAYLOR'S
MAGISTRATE
CIGAR
DEMOCRATIC ADDRESSES.
Appointments for Public Speaking Made
BY the Democratic State Committee.

Amendments for Public Speaking Made
By the Democratic State Committee.
Addresses will be made at big rallies
next week in the following counties by
the Democratic speaker named, by virtue
of appointments made by the Democratic
State committee:
FOR AUGUST 3.
Catawba County-At Newton-Lee S
Overman, A. Leazer.
Durham County-At Mangums-W
w. Kitchin. Judge Boykin, Il. y. Boone.
Rutherford County-At Rutherford
ton--.James III. Pou, James A. Lockhart.
Pitt County-At Observation-Disclosures
b. Aycock, Swift Galloway.
Rockingham County-At Madison
Gov. Jarvis, G. b. Watson, John II.
Webster.
jackson Count-At Webster-Locke
Craig.
Columbus County-At Whitevile-
John d. Bellamy, 3. Il. Aycock and Il.
w. Pou.
Union County Charles M. Cooke, J.
III. Currie, J. Il. LeGrande.
FOR AUGUST 3 AND 4.
CASTOR County-River Bend-Col. J. s.
Carr, T. II. Kluttz, j. d. Mccall, Heriot
Clarkson.
GOV. JARVIS ON SATURDAY.
Governor Jarvis and Mr.. Walter II.
Neal will speak at big gathering in
Robson county, eight miles from Lum-
berton, on Saturday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
HOT OR COLD
WET OR DRY
Or Business Goes on
Just the Same.

The buying public have long since
found that we keep the best Of every
thing and sell at reasonable prices.
Our "ROLLER CHAMPION
FLOUR made from winter wheat Is
whitcSt, sweetest and strongest.
Our BUTTER FROM THE "HOL-
LOWAY" DAIRY cannot be surpassed
for richness and delicacy of flavor.
We have State reputation for fine
Coffee. Our best roast is composed of
Private Growth. Fancy Padang, Java
and Finest Mocha.
The immense sale OF "HE-NO-TEA"
attests it's merit; as Il hot drink it is un-
surpassed, as an iced drink it has no
rival.
The most celebrated cures of Hams.
including Smithheld, Southampton, Fer
ris. Westphaia and other brands. We
have a few cases large and small Hams
we are retailing for Toe a pound.
All kinds of foreign and domestic fruits
and vegetables in their season.
Special packing of Bahama grated
Pineapple and Burnett's Extracts for
flavoring ice cream.
Van Houten's, Bakers and Huyler's
Cocoa and Chocolate. These are the best
goods manufactured.
Our four-year-old pure Apple Vinegar
will keep pickles in any climate.
Best imported Olive Oil in half-gallon
tins, cost only half the price of that in
glass.
Salad Dressing, Sauces, Catsups and
Pure Spices.
Whole Ok Tongues. Lunch Tongues.
Salmon Steaks. Lobster Scouse. Deviled
Crabs, Barataria Shrimp. French Sar-
dimes and all kinds of canned and pottcd
meats; will compare favorably with
butcher prices for raw meats.
"Franco-American" Soups. Consommc,
Chicken Gumbo. Ok Tail, Mock Turtle.
JulieDne. and half a dozen others. SO pre-
pared as to be most appetizing to an in
valid. and thoroughly harmless to n
dyspeptic.
We have only mentioned few things
we have for sale. We have hundreds of
other articles. Fish, Flesh and Fowl.
All goods promptly delivered, and war
rantcd to give satisfaction.
w. G. STRONACH & SONS,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
RAILWAY ASSESSMENTS.

Clerk Brown, of the Railroad Commits
sion has completed the assessments of
railway, telegraph, telephone and steam
boat companies in the State under the
new valuation of the commission acting
ac board of appraisers. The total as
sessements of these companies foots VI
the nice little sum of S33 610.S6S. This
is an increase over the assessments fol-
the year 1897 of So. f62.S69 This in
crease of valuation will yield an increase
in the taxes to the State $4,000 The
whole fax paid to the State. counties and
towns this year will be S330,00O.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
PERSONAL.

Mrs. L. Banks Holt came down from
Graham yesterday.
AR. Alton McIver. of Jonesboro. was
in Raleigh yesterday.
Miss Bright Lindsay. OF Lilesville, is
visiting Miss Lizzie Ashe.
Captain John r. Ferrall has returned
from visit to Morehcad.
G. B. Edwards, Jr., returned home
from Morehead City yesterday.
Miss Jennie Congleton. of Greenville
is visiting Mrs. L. w. Lancaster.
Mr.. r. H. Battle left yesterday fol-
Tarboro to be gone for several days.
Mrs. Mary c. Daniels. who has been
visiting her son, returned home yester-
day.
Rev. ]. c. Owens has gone to Gran
vile county to conduct a series of meet
ings.
Miss Eliza Busbee left yesterday morn
ing for Ridgeway, to visit Miss Loulu
Hawkins.
Mr. j. w. Bailey left yesterday for
Buies Greek where he delivered a speech
last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. B. Benton have rc-
turned from ten days visit to Nir-
ginia summer resorts.
Miss Isabella Winston, of Texas. who
has been visiting friends in the city.
left yesterday morning for Louisburg.
Hon. Joseph B. Bachelor and wife,
and their daughter, Mrs. Loeb. went to
Buffalo Lithia Springs, Va, yesterday.
Miss Bright Lindsay, of Lilesville, who
has been spending some weeks in New
York, is now visiting Miss Lizzie Ashe
Miss Bette Edwards, who has beer
spending some time in Morehead City
returned yesterday much to the deligh
of her friends here.
Miss Sallie and Annie Harris. d
Greensboro, with their cousin, Mis-!
Lottie Harris are in the city, on the
way to Littleton. They are guests II
Mr.. S. w. Writings.
II. j. Reynolds came down from
Winston last night on his way to Balti
more to attend Johns Hopkins Hospital
His health is not good by any means
He was accompanied by DIR. Gray, o
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Record.
Captain W. X. Dicks, now of Column
bia, $. c., is on visit to his old home
here in Raleigh, and his friends are gla,
to see him home again. He has a nephew
in the army at Santiago. Mr. Henry w
Dicks, who is in the Twenty first resi
ment Of regulars, and is Il lance corporal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
CITY ITEMS.

BY invitation Judge Clark will deliver
the address at the Confederate Veterans
Association at Benson's, Johnston coun-
ty, tomorrow.
ETHa
Sheriff w. Is. Wray. of Rockingha M
yesterday brought to the penitentiary a
Spaniard, one Senorita Viola Mendoza
Warden Russell says she is exceedingly
handsome. The senorita was convicted
at the last term of Rockingham court
of larceny and receiving stolen goods,
and will serve Il two years sentence un-
less she finds a trap door earlier.
On August 10Th. in the House of Rep
resentatives. Messrs. Hugh Morson, Rid
dick and Scribner will conduct the com
petitive examination of applicants fol
the scholarship ut Bingham's schoo
tAsheville). for this district This com
mittee was requested to act by Congress
man Strowd. who will name the success
full applicant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
1 sc
Mothers Eve Arrested.

Something for the baby. Over 200
Fascinating Baby Caps. Tucked. Shlrred
and Embroidered Trimmed with Fancy
Ribbon and Ruchings, no three alike.
Patterns Of newest designs, prices cut in
twain. Beauties ut 80, 50, %, 10, 10 and
as low us
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
Rough on RuChingS.

Putting prices on Pleatings, Rufiles
and Ruchings, regardless of prudent
pricing to sweep them away, any that
were soc now 25c and all the 2Jc values
go al
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03

Synopsis of the Weather: The
barometer is lowest at Davenport, and
the storm central between st. Louis
Kansas City and st. Paul. Rains oc-
Cured Tuesday in the Central valley
with the largest amount 1.16 at Kansas
City, Mo-. and also in the east, chiefly
over Florida. A local downpour of lis
inches occurred at Tampa.
The weather continues almost gencr-
ally cloudy, but notwithstanding the
maximum temperature reached 30 at Il
number of eastern and Southern points
The highest, o. occurred at Norfolk
Va. 1t has continued comparatively
cool in the Lake region. South to south
west winds continue to prevail east OF
the Mississippi, northerly winds in the
Lake region and northwest. Conditions
still seem favorable Tor showers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
soc
Mems Summer Underwear.

Ra1hrirran and Natural MiXturcS-art
now ........ 80.
Fancy Ralbriorau ............. 2Dl
Rlue and Grey Mixtures ...... 49,
White Gnuze (Shirts only ...... -,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
French Organizes.

Our entire stock of Colored OrgaDdies
seasonablc. HEAVYWEIGHT and gauzy fab
RIGS with all fancy white muslins, ant
Corded Piques at one price, now
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
A Ribbon Flyer.

MORE Antique. Talfctas, Fancy Plaids,
and Satins-aI new Shades, 10. 10 and
20 cents. Sash Ribbons just half price
zoe
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
A Glove Sale.

Means much here all Channels and
Lamb Skin Gloves, fashionable colors. in
Tans, Grey. Black or White that were
75c., your size now for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
Wash Goods.

All Percales best brands. Windsor. Sea
Island and Red Crest usual price every
where 12lac., now go at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
5SC)c
Silk MittS and Gloves.

The stock is quite compete-to
much for this time of the seaSon-whel
the price was soc they are now 25c an
all Doc grades go at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
l sc
Bingham Sale.

All Chambrys, Zephyrs Standard Plaid
and Striped Gingbams until now they
sold for 10 and 1211ac, your choice of any
now at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
Bargains this Week Unprecedented!
New Improvements Breaking Through the Walls

All for the convenience of great and increasing trade
Entrance to New Annex through the Shoe Department.
Excavations, mud lime dust mortar and sand are
ruinous to Dry Goods of all kinds. Oul loss beneficial
Ito YOU
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
RALEIGH BRICK co

PAVING BRICK A SPECIALITY
We have engaged Mr.. Johr
Weir to superintend all oul
sidewalk paving.
Best Building Brick made
AT LOWEST HRICES.
PHONE I4O.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
NeckWear for Ladies.

At onc-fourth price: all Jabots, EN-
hroidered Ties, Lady Babbie and Mclba
SILK Scarfs slightly crushed were S1.0O
to 81 80, your choice now
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
Sailor Hats.

All Knox and Dunlap styles of Sailor
Hats that were $500 and $3.0O-during
this sale go at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sl.oo
Other fine goods, worth soc, go ut
25C
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
Dress Ginghans.

Fresh styles just received-Plaids
Stripes, Solids and Apron Ginghams-in
Guiding all 71zc qualities are now
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
Shirt Waists.

The entire stock of Ladies Shirt Waists
made OF Pcrcale Prints, Lawns. Madras
and Ginghams- balance of every grade
on hand to be closed at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

For North Carolina: Generally fair, ex-
cept showers on the coast Wednesday
afternoon; southerly winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to o'clock tonight Conditions fa
vorable for showers by evening.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday
Maximum temperature, 80: minimum
temperature, -: mean. 81; rainfall, .01
inches for twelve hours.
The following table gives data for Sc
lected stations at s o'clock p. III. yes
tprIay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
Satin Quilts.

Marseilles Bed Spreads and Crochet
Quilts, Lancasters, Bridals, Hawtorne>
and Teherins, at two-thirds regular
price, commencing as low as
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-03
Lace Curtains.

The sale of Nottingham Laces, Tape
Bordered, Coin Muslin. Swiss Nets
Scrims, Broderies SiIkolncs and Cameo
Draperies all prices, starting as low as
d ID
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-13

"At length, one day, Professor Bowman,
our instructor in natural science, came to
me and advised me to try DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. They had cured
him Of an illness similar to my own.
resolved to take his advice.
"The first box Of pills did me good.
The second box gave great relief, such as
had never experienced from the treatment
of any physician.
Six boxes Of the pills cured me. feel
better and stronger than for years. GER
tainly recommend the medicine.n
To strengthen his testimony in the eyes
OF strangers the professor made affidavit to
its truth before Lyman ]. Scudder, local
Notary Public.
The cure of Professor Barnaby was e.
tected by restoring tone to the nervous sys-
tenn, the weakness Of which caused his in
digestion, and was the reason for his break
down. he pure, powerful vegetable IN
gradients OF the pills supply the elements
necessary to build thewasted nerve cells. and
by purifying the blood, assist in the deans
ing and upbuilding Of the entire system.
he almost miraculous power of the
pills has been exhibited in thousands Of
cases like that of Professor Barnaby, prov
ing them TO be natures specific for the ner
vous breakdown so common among hard
workers.
All druggists sell Dr.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, and count them
among the most valuable medicines that
scientific research has tves revealed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-13
President
Broke Down.
Professor Ba'7la6y the head Of Haytsyszze College,
tells Aozo the aaO1ce Of member Of the faculty saved
him aOAen he o0as zoa0ut Aobe Il lesson for a0ovkey

Professor Alvin P. Barnaby, President of
tdartsville College, at Hartsvil1e, Ind, has
learned the method by which professional
men or business men, or anyone whose
duties are too much for their strength, may
repair their shattered health.
Graduates Of the college in ali parts of
the world will rejoice to learn that President
Barnaby has fully recovered from the break
down that threatened to end his Useful career.
He is new man, mentally and physi-
ca!ly energetic, enterprising, full Of vitality.
He tells his own story.
To begin at the beginning" he said, ~
studied too hard while at school.
After completing the theological course
] accepted the charge of United Brethren
Church at small town In Kent Co., Mich.
"DIigent work and study finished the
breakdown Of my constitution, which be-
gan at school.
Ny chief trouble was indigestion; this
with other affections, caused nervousness.
nay physician sent me away for rest and
change OF scene and improved somewhat.
Soon afterward came to the college as
professor in physics and chemistry. MY
nervous trouble returned.
{, ri suffered complete prostration.
Another long course Of medicines and
physicians, and managed to get back to my
work. Twas elected president Of the college
and the increased work soon told on me.
Then followed total collapse. Ica1led
Ia several doctors but none could core me.
Ny. health seemed to be permanently
impaired.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-13
Obituary.

George Collins was born at Bury,
st. Edmons, Old England, May s,
1928, and died in Creseo, Iowa, Sept.
10, 1893, aged rs years 4 months and
8 days. He was married to Louisa
Tull, Oct. le, 1914. Two little girls
were born to them, one dying in
infancy, the other, Mrs. g. w. Combs,
who now resides in Cresco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Collins with their
daughter came to America in 1851,
locating in New York state for IA
years. In 1856 they came to Cresoo
where they have resided ever since.
One grandson living with them for
the past 10 yearG.
Mr.. Collins funeral was held at the
Baptist church Monday afternoon at
$50 O'Clock. Rev. Mitchell formerly
pastor of that church preached the
sermon, Ecclesiastics 10, SO verse.
The remains were laid to rest in Oak
Lawn Cemetery. Mr.. Collins was a
consistent christian, a loving husband
and father and kind friend and
neighbour.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-13
TO INVESTIGATE.
President Names Commission to
Probe Into the Conduct of the War
-Schofeld Heads the List.

Washington, Sept. ~. The presi-
dent has urged the following named
gentlemen among others to accept
place on the committee requested by
Secretary Alger to investigate the
conduct of the war:
Lieut.. Gen. John NJ. schofeld.
Gen. John q. Gordon.
Gen. Granville NJ. Dodge.
President d. @. Gilman.
Gen. Charles F. Henderson.
Hon. Robert T. Lincoln.
Daniel q, Lamont.
DR.. w. w. Keene.
Col. James A. Sexton.
The message which President Mo-
Knley addressed to each Of these fol-
lows:
"Will you render the country great
service by accepting my appointment as a
member of the committee to examine into
the conduct of the commissary, quarter
master and medical bureaus of the war
department during the war and into the
extent, causes and treatment Of sickness
in the field and In the camps?
1T is my desire that the full and exact
truth shall be ascertained and made
known. cannot too strongly impress upon
you my earnest wish that this committee
shall be of such high character as will
command the complete confidence of the
country, and ! trust you will consent to
serve.
fa,ened1 '.wITIJAM M'KINI, EY"