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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11
NOT COLOR
But Manhood The True Test Tie posIh.l
Of The Cslsred Man as a Citizen.
[communicated.l

The County Mail reads the Re-
publicans q lecture on their duty
to the colored man from an incl
dent that occurred at the recent
convention to nominate a ticket
for city Offices. The colored man
and his friends may have a just
cause Of complaint, l do not
know. Some delegate at a prim-
airy convention may have made
an unwise remark. When was
a convention ever held in which
some delegate did not act unwise.
Nobody expects to hold any po-
litical party responsible for the
rash utterances of an individual.
But let us look at the record OF
the Republican and Democratic
party toward the colored man.
Before the war" the Democratic
party creed was, '.the negro has
no rights that white man is
bound TO respect" Since the
war, the creed is This Is 9
white mans government" and to
find out whether the Democratic
party believes it, all you have to
do is to go to those States in
which the Democratic party
holds sway.
The recent mobbing and murd-
er of colored postmasters. as
well as suppression of colored
votes is q sufficient answer.
The Republican party has al
ways held that before the ta,o all
citizens are equal"
That a man votes and holds
Office because of his manhood
and not because of his color OF
locality.
When q man asks to he nomi'
mated because of his color, he
steps down from the plane Of
manhood TO the color line"
When q man asks for a nomi.
nation because he is Irish, Dutch
or any other nationality, he steps
down from the plane of manhood
to the line of a clanship.
When q man asks for q nomi-
nation because he lives in . par
ticular ward or district he steps
down from the plane Of manhood
to the line of provincialism.
When a man asks for an Office
because he is a temperance man
or q license man he leaves the
plane of manhood and descends
to the line of a sumptuary.
When Q man asks for an onice
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11
A SPEECH BY GOBLIN.
Tho cauRaldsr-lp.C Chief Of Tho Grand
Arny Talks War.

The G. A. r. meeting held at
Atlanta, Georgia, last week de-
voted a great deal of time to q
discussion Of the Maine explosion
and a fiery speech made by the
COMMANDMENT. Chief, Gen. Goblin.
of Pennsylvania, created the
widest enthusiasm among the
veterans Of both armies who had
gathered to hear him. I'VE
have all the American dollars
that is necessary to buy new bat.
tle ships" he said, .'but if the
Maine explosion was due to
Spanish design or treachery.
there has not been enough Span
ish money coined since the for
nation of that government to
pay for the lives OF the martryed
sailors Of the beautiful Maine"
The sentence was finished In q
great outburst of enthusiasm,
and hundreds of veterans rose to
their feet and shouted for the
American flag.
IF those sailors were murder
ed in the filthy waters of Havana
Harbor by Spanish fends, moth
ing but blood can appease the
American people," he continued.
He spoke Of the evidence being
taken, and declared that the vet
Grams OF the war, united under
one flag. should rally to the
country's need and meet the foe
in common battle, should it
be proven, as he believed it would
be, that the battle ship was
wrecked and not an accident.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11

On Saturday Governor Akin.
son granted . pardon TO [chabod
Sayre. Of jackson county, who
was sentenced to one year in the
penitentiary last November for
unlawful shooting. Sayre Il n
years of age and of good standing
in his county. he was shown 70
have shot in self defence when
others were pursuing him. The
prosecuting attorney who prose-
cuted him. all the county officers,
. large number of citisens, al
the lawyers of the Jackson
county bar, including Congress
man Miller. asked forhis release.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11
gOYENER WINS.
CHS favorable Report On the West Fork
River Improvement.

The rivers and harbors commit
tee of Congress have directed that
q favorable report be made on
representative Dovener's resolu-
ton authorizing the secretary of
var to cause q survey to be made
ofthe West Fork of the Monon-
gahela river. The resolution pro-
vides for a preliminary survey
and for an estimate of the cost Of
improving the river from the
poiut of confluence with Tygart's
Valley to Clarksburg. A series
Of locks and dams will be cen
structed to enable the small craft
to navigate the stream for the
moving of coal, timber, and other
products, forming an important
tributary to the commerce of the
Monongahela.. Mr.. Dovener is
confident of the ultimate success
Of the report.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11
A Distinguished West VlrgInlan.

1t may not be generally known
that Capt. French E. Chadwick,
Of the flagship New York. who
isa member Of the board of In.
quiry now investigating the
cause of the Maine disaster, is q
West virginian. He is the first
aud Oldest naval officer in the
United States from this State,
and was born in Morgantown in
lSi4' graduating at Annapolis in
1864. Captain Chadwick is of
Evolutionary stock, and comes
Of family of soldiers who figur-
ed in the struggle for independ-
ence, the war of 1872 and the late
civil strife.
This Westvirginian, who is one
Of the four men upon whose find,
ing SO much of vital moment de.
Ponds, and which may mean con-
anued peace or a bloody war
with foreign power, is an au-
snority in the navy on matters
relating to discipline and to con.
slructlve affairs, and is the au-
NOR of several books on naval
subjects. In q sketch of his
career "a published in the New
York World, Captain Chadwick
Is described as q close student
o. human nature. and, as they
say Of him at the Brooklyn navy
yard, is a thorough officer. and
asnuch of q gentleman
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
~, B,stabIs ActIdsntIy Shoots and
- Fatally Wounds his Wife.

. deplorable accident occurred
,,,rparkersburg yesterday after
Loon about A o'clock. Mr.. George
|R,stable, who was at one time
|.aitor of the Ne,os and a resident
"A this city, but now a prominent
|S,siness man of Petersburg. &C.
,,npapied by his wife and Mrs.
waiter Fleming, drove from that
NV and arriving at the spot
here the accident occurred,
sighted and placed a target for
|, practice shoot, the party hav-
H. with them q 80 calibre rife.
Int as Mr.. Bastable was IN the
Ut otfiriug, a vehicle passed by
,,d he recovered the rifle. rest
ing it upon his left arm. When
he raised the weapon to fire, it
vas accidentally discharged, the
ball striking his wife, who stood
By, back of the left ear, from
the effects of which she died in
two hours afterward.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11
There Are others.

Even poor old John L. Sullivan
was diegusted with the speak
easies add got on q glorious jag
before he left town.-Clarksbnrg
Telegram.
How oft we've stood on the
curb and watched men more stnr-
dy and more mighty than he fall !!
The youth in LIES green fields,
matron and maid, champions.
politicians, bards, patriarchs,
martyrs, statesmen, mug-wumps.
the long.haired populist, the free
silyerite. the gold bug. the clergy,
the inspector who takes a little
nip to try it. Sports and dead
game sports, hoary seers and
village oracles. one and all alike
have fallen victims. into the in.
sidious snares of the harrisburg
speak easy Daily Errositor.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11
WHOLE NO. 1914
SHE SA0T AERSELF
Because Hsr Brother vas Dylng- Raj
Act ufa Charleston Gid.

CHARLESTON. March 9. Few
sadder and more tragic nisfor-
tunes have ever occurred in this
city than occurred yesterday aft
ernoon In the family 81 John Al.
High, . former United States,
gauger, and a respected citizen
Of the West Side.
Crased with grief. because Of.
the death of . brother, his daughs
ter, Ellen. shot herself through
the breast, intlicting 4 dangerous
and perhaps fatal wound and "A
hour latter the brother to whom
she was so deeply devoted died,
q victim Of consumption.
Green High, the brother, had
been sick for some time, and his
life was despaired of. DURING
all the long illness. however, the
sister remained Faithfully at his
bedside hoping against hope for
his Recovery.
It became evident yesterday
afternoon that the end Of the
young man was fast approachinG.
and the sister was told that there
was no hope. On receiving these
sad tidings she left the room and
went to one adjoining. A few
moments latter the report OF :
pistol was heard, and the girl
was found sitting in chair, with
blood streaming from her breast.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11
List of unclaimed letters il

List of unclaimed letters in
Clarksburg, W. Va, postofice
advertised March Z, 1898:
Carter, TiltonJ.
Carlamagon, Joseph
Cameron, James
Carpenter, Miss Ella
Crone, ]. T.
Day, DavidP.
Daniel, Mrs. Laura
Davis, G. g.
Fisher. Geo. W.
Fisher, Miss Hannah
Flanagan, Mrs. Bird
Floyd, Miss Matte
Carrot, James
George, Jno. A.
Gilbert, Charley
Hyples. Linore
Hawthorne, James
Hodges, J. T.
James, Charlie
Johnston, Mrs. Nettie
Murray, Robert
Murray, Mrs. Ida
owi1gs, Rev. J. 7.
Prory, DR.. g. 7.
Rasch, Mrs. g. A.
Ryan, Mrs Maggie
Reamer, L.V.
Russell. Mrs. Jno tP. o.
Ricn, James
Rolands, Mrs. linda
Right O. N. J. B.
Shepherd, NJ.
Sheets, Mrs Minnie
Sandy, Benz.
Shines, Miss Mary
Tomas. Mike
vaky. George t9
Wiseman. Grant
Webster, Harry
Wolford, odos
Wright, Newton
When calling for letters please
say they we're advertised.
STUART F. REED, p. M.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11

A small boy while hunting rab-
bits near Cairo a few days since
found a human skull under a
ledge of rocks. The skull show
edthat it had received a blow in
the back part and that it had lain
there for several years. 1t is be-
lieved to be the remains of Jos
lyx, who mysteriously disap-
peared in that vicinity many
years ago.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11

A Kansas woman who ran for
office and was elected. is thus
glowingly described by the fond
newspaper editor whose candi-
date she was: shes good look
ing, jolly, well fixed financially.
full of business. likes company.
hut couldn't be dragged into .
pink tea with a four horse team. =
All fairly good qualifications for
office holding and popularity.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11
FIFTY MILLION D0ILRRs VOTED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11

Congressman Warren Miller
has announced himself as q can
didate for a third term.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11
or TIRE
MERCHANTS
NATIONAL |. BANK
OF WEST VIRGINIA
a. CLARK BURG.


In the State OF West virginia.
At the close OF Business. February Is. tsos.
RESOURCES.
Lonns and Discounts. ele4 9oe.91
.. 9. bonds TO secure circulation .s@ogo
Premiums on u. q. Bonds 100W
Btock1. securtties. etc.. 86oQW
Ranking house. furniture 4 fixtures ia7siSs
Due nom National Banks tnot Re-
Dne nom a sssts Banks and bankers i.essos
Due from approved reserve agents. lesyieIQ
Notes ofother National hanks 5000
FrAnttonal paper currency. nickeIe.
and cents. lSl "
LAWFUL MONEY REsxnyE N BANx. VIZ:
sss sssi Tender Notes. , ass!as silsale
Redemption fund with U. s. Treas'r
Is per cent. OF circulattonl l,fza.OQ
Due from q. 8. Treasurer. other than
Is per cent. redemption f1nd.) Ae9zs
Total. sissiass
Capital Stock paid in 1goeooW
Undivided pronts. less expenses
sat aaa iA ssnEP a no.es outstanding noo
Due TO other National RAnks 1,e91se
Due 20 state banks and bankers eeeLss
indisidsal ad epPosits subject to ch,k lsssss
Total. ssiasl1o
STATE n West Hsr0tnia. CDasntvof Harnsen. =:
I. Lee Raymond, Cashier Of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement IL true 10 the best Of nay
knowledge and belief. s.
LEE RAYMOND. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 70 before me this
= Gay o. 3. ". HOLDEN. Notary Pahiis
correctattest:
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11
NO 1880.
sTAEEnfEnTT.
FTHE

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-03-11

sale Or Lots at north View
Tuesday, ARrll 70.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-25
TOWN TOPICS.

DR.. Kieth was kicked in the ribs by a
vicious horse Saturday evening. The
doctor was driving the animal when the
tugs loosened, struck the horses legs and
cadsed him to kick. The doctor was
not severely hurt.
The twin babies of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il.
Seidle of Pittsburg, won the prize as
the prettiest twins at baby show recent
Iy held at Atlantic City. Mrs. Seidle
Is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Biechele Of Canton and sister OF DR..
r. A. Biechele, and she often visits in
Canton.
Mr.. L. V. Bockius of this oity is re.
ported III at Cambridge Springs, Pa
1t is not believed that the illness is seri.
GUS, though Mr.. Bookius Is somewhat
advanced in years. That some m member
Of the family might be with him, Mrs.
Atlee Pomerene, his daughter, has gore
to the springs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-25
JOSEPH RANNE
Dies Peacefully at His Home In Sparta
After Life of Honor and
Usefulness.

Joseph Ranne of Sparta died peacefully
at his home Friday might. Mr.. Ranne
had been in declining health for some
time. He was one of the Oldest and best
known citizens of Stark county. he was
born in Baltimore In 1922. His father
was of French origin and bis mother of
German. He came to Waynesburg In his
boyhood and became an employe of r. X.
Gray. Mr.. Gray was one of the leading
bu siness men Of Stark county. Mr..
Ranne grew up with him and was such a
faithful helper and became in due time
such an efficient business man that he
ultimately became Mr.. Gray's successor,
where he was successfully engaged IN
business, O beloved and hoDored citizen,
until the close of the war. He then went
to Coshocton, where engaged in business
for a number of years. For the last ten
or twelve years he has resided at Sparta.
He was married in 1s42 to Mary Jane
Hanna, a sister of Mrs. DR.. Cans. OF
his seven children six survive: Edward
Z. Ranne of Joplin, Mo-, Mrs. Flora
Hay of Sedgwick, Kan, Mrs. Clara
Herbig of CoshoctoD, Gray Ranne and
Miss Alicia Ranne of sparta and Mrs.
Lill Critchfelder of Columbus.
Mr.. Ranne had been a member Of the
Disciple church for over forty years. He
was a lifelong Republican a strong
an ti.slavery man. He was man OF
IN arked individuality and he threfore a
man of strong convictions. A man OF
the highest integrity, loyal to his friends,
he always stood honestly and fearlessly
for what he believed to be the right. He
was universally respected as a man OF
high character and noble aims. He was
specially fond of his family end took
pride in his home and his home life. He
Yves one of the stalwart, busy, wholesome
and useful citizens of Stark county.
Funeral at Sparta Monday afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-25
HIS LABORS COMPLETED,
Philip Kline, an Old and Respected
Resident of Paris Town.
ship Dies.

Philip Kline passed away at his farm
residence in Paris township, two miles
south of Robertsyille, on the evening Of
August 10, at the ripe age OF ~ years.
His wife and six sons ard a daughter
survive, two sons and two daughters
having passed to the beyond previously
Those suviving sre D. Kline Of Spencer
yille Philip Kline, Jr, Mrs julia Harsh
berger Of near Mspleton, Samuel, Frank-
lin, Willard and John j. Kline Of Can-
son
Deceased was born In Als.ce, Germany,
ana was brought to this country by his
parents at the age Of ne years, settling
for time in Philadelphia aud after wards
removing TO Malvern, Ohio, and going
into the cabinet business. Fifty-twc
years ago Philip Kline aud Magdtlena
Bortz were united 10 marriage, ana &c
diem wer born eleven children, eight
boys and three girls, as above stated
Yhey settled on the farm Of which he died
years ago. Tie fan raj win take place
Friday at 10 a. m.
Philip Kline was recogized as good
sstIzen and an industrious man. He wal
alrough life Democrat in politics and
aver faithful to his convictions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-25
JACOB GEIB.
Tribute to His Memory BY His
Comrades of Canton Post
6. A. K,

Again our thinning ranks have been
broken and another comrade has dropped
from our lines.
Comrade Jacob Geib was born at
Rothkirchen, Germany, February 12,
1889. He came to Stark county when a
boy and had barely attained mature
manhood when he responded to the call
of his country. He enlisted August 8,
1862, in Co. H. 107th O.V. l., and sarved
faithfully until the close of the war,
when he was mustered out with his
command, June IT, 1865.
He filed many positions of trust and
responsibility during his life. BY
honesty, kindly friendship and faith
fulness be endeared himself to all who
knew him. He was gallant soldier, an
exemplary citizen, loyal oomrade, a
faithful and devoted husband, father and
friend.
He died a his home In Louisville, this
county, on the 25th day of July, 1898
In the sixtieth year Of his age.
Resolved, That in the death OF Com
rade Geib our Post has lost an earnest and
patriotic comrade, the Republic has lost
loyal and true hearted citizen, and his
family has lost a devoted husband and
father.
Resolved, That we will ever cherish
his memory and emulate his virtues.
Resolved, That we extend to his be-
reaved widow and stricken children a
soldiers sympathy In this, their great
sfiliction
Resolved, That this memorial be spread
upon the minutes of this Post, published
in the city papers, and a copy sent to the
family of our beloved comrade.
Respectfully Submitted,
JAMES j. CLARK,
H. r. JONES,
| A. d. BRADEN,
Committee.
The above resolutions, reported by tn,
committee appointed August 3, wer,
unanimously adopted by Canton Post
August II, 1898.
G. f. SToKEY, Adj.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-25
PROBATE COURT.

Estate of Mary Martin, Canton; viii
admitted TO probate.
Guardianship Of Charlotte Evans, Can
ton demurrer to petition for removal Of
guardian oyerruled.
Guardianship of Dehoff heirs, Osna-
burg; resignation Of guardian filed ..and
accepted. NY
Estate Of Amos NJ. Horst, Lawrence
township; inventory and appraisemsnt
filed.
Estae of Thomas j. Thrope, Bethle-
hem township; petition for sale Of real
estate filed and publication of notice to
nonresident defendant ordered.
Estate of Thomas L. Harkins, Law
renee township; second partial account
fled.
Estate of John H. Crisswell, Canton I;
motion for citation to file final account
filed, citation ordered.
Estate Of David Roger, Lake township
widow elects to take under will.
guardianship of Clyde l.. Bentley,
Alliance; Mabel K. Bentley appointed
guardian.
Estate Of Thomas Hague, Paris town.
ship; will admitted to probate and John
Hague and Lettie b. Young appointed
executors.
Estate of Thomas S. Mount, Mas5illon
first partial account filed.
Estate of Catherine Shaffer, Tus
carswas township; W. 4. n. Hemperly
annoipted al mi nj stratnr
Guardianship Of Charlotte Evans, Can
ton; inventory filed.
Assignment of wilkin FOWL, Canton
order of public sale set aside and privat,
sale Of real estate ordered.
Estate of Mary A. Martin, Cant:n
will filed for probate.
Estate Of Frederick Dsges, Tuscarawa
townhsip; petition to allow claims o
executor filed, hearing September IA.
Estate of Lydia A. Smith, Canton
sale of real estate filed, deed ordered ant
distribution Of proceeds ordered.
Guardianship of Sarah MCGOWAN, Mas
sillon; guardianship terminated and flna
account filed.
Assignment of Samuel p. Lerch, Can
ton; bond of assignee filed and approved
Estate of Lydia A. Smith; fine
account filed.
Estate Of David Kaylor, Sugar Cree
township; Milton j. Braucher appointe
trustee for unknown heirs.
Estate of Mary Vending, Massillon
inventory and appraisement ard sale bi
filed.
Estate of Victor Frei, Canton ne,
bond Of administrator filed.
Estate of George Yungenger, Canton
g Fredericka Yunginger appointed admir-
g istratrix.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-25
PERMITS ~ MARRY.

william Hosfeld and Grace Ramey,
Canton.
Charles S. Line and Daisy Henry,
Canal Fulton.
Joseph Duplain and Zina Benz, Can.
ton.
William Harvey Smith and Elizabeth
Seymour Frease, Canton.
Cherries Wetzel and Jennie O'Toole,
Massillon.
John Kolb and Grace G. Berlin, ALI.
ance.
Charles K. Cappell and Agatha M.
Daniels, Canton.
Charles M. Stands and Clara H.
Mock, Richville.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-25
COURT NEWS.

Judge McCerty held short session of
common pleas court this morning and
another this afternoon, after which court
adjourned for this term,
Before adourning, the court granted
the Welch church of Massillon leave to
mortgage their proper ty for $500.
A motion for alimcny in the divorce
case Of Matthews VS.. Matthews was
granted and $50 awarded. A paternity
case Of Anna Dickerhof against f..
Young Of Middlebranch was settled Ivy
the payment Of sl75 and costs by defend
ant Henry Bxler represented defendant.
The Home Savings and Loan Co., has
sued George K. Lucas ct al. to recover
s482.o8 aud to foreclose o molt5ags.
a like proceeding has been instituted by
the same plaintiff against Clinton o.
Hart ct al. to collect S5571i, j. Whit
ing represents plaintiff.
Emanuel Bowe hes commenced an ac.
ton for damages against the Dlebold
Safe and Lock %. Plhui1 claims tc
have sustained frac ure Of the night
wrist and internal and permanent in
juriss while employed by the company
January 23, 1898. He was struck by q
jaekscrew, he alleges, with the result
mentioned. He asks for $4,000. Case
Monnot & whitacre represent plaintiff
Leonard sehilling as executor Of th'
last will and testament OF Anna Webb
has commenced an action against Marion
X, zwalsn OF al. TO o7llect $4,000 alleged
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-25
MURPHY WRITES
And Tells of Some of the Things That
Occurred Before the Boys Left
Cuba For Home.

Cubans are very little above half-oivlliza-
tion and an. oppressed lookingl class of
people. The surface about here is rather
rough and under no cultivation. Fruit
grows wild, such as mangoes, coooanuts,
oranges, etc., but is forbidden to be
eaten.
have not had cool drink OF water
since we left New York city. The cli-
mate is always warm and 1t rains here
every day and the nights are warm and
damp.
From latest reports think we will nat
be here very much longer. We will
either go TO Porto Rico or the United
States. 1 hope it will be the United
States. 1 believe though If everything
goes right from now on that we will be
back home to eat out Christmas dinners.
pr sumo you are having an enjoyable
time and suppose you are praying for the
war to end soon. 1t c.nnot honorably
end TOO soon for me, and ! hu pc the time
is not far distant when 1 can meet you
all again. We received mail onco since
we left Camp Alger. got three letters
The first night we camped on the
island 1t rained nerrly all night. w
were thoroughly soaked and many of th'
boys lay in the water. / believe it Il
time for me to close, hoping when thi
reaches You 1t will find you ell wei
and happy. With best wishes to all
1 remain, Your Friend,
NJ. M. MURPHY,
Co. I, Eighth o. V...I.