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Mc advance. corn e to &c. higher and
oats "a to lac higher. Provisions closed
substantially unchanged. Higher cables
and small worlds shipments started a
buying movement in wheat. all the more
effective on account of the break of over
Z cents in less than m month.
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NMW YORK.
New York. Nov. 6-Ootton futures opened
steady at the advance.
LIVERPOOL.

Spot cotton closed quiet; mfddliDg uplands
TX; middling gulf IL; sales ,o24 bales.
LIVERPOOL.
LIVERPOOL, November o. p. M.-5pot cot
ton, good business, prices higher; American
middling fair l7-82d; good middling 4 5-l6d;
middling AID; low middling l5-l6d; good
ordinary 3xd; ordinary g. 6d.
The sales OF the day were 900 bales, Of which
900 were for speculation and export, and in
Guided II, 800 American.
Futures opened steady and closed steady.
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RALE1aH SHOOK MARKEr.

Corrected daily by Grimes g. Vass.
RALEIGH, N. O., November 6.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
STAFFORD.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance }

(Corresp ondence Of The Free Lance }
Stafford O. H, Va, Dec 2, 90.
Mr.. Geo. ". Hanes. Of Washington,
D O, spent Thanksgiving day visit
ing here.
One Of our citizens at Brooke oom'
plains that so much wood has been
hauled to that point for shipment that
he has to get ladder to climb off his
premises when he comes out 10 attend
to his business
Mr.. Geo Y. Moncure, Jr.. paid the
Courthouse a visit today on business.
Thu protrated meeting at Register
Chapel still continues
Mr.. J. r. McGregor still continues
II at his residence.
The fac weat ler this fall equals that
OF 1888
S me of our citizens who were en-
giged in the cider war. have sold their
rtock on hand at good price.
Mr. Jas NJ lrton and Mr.. Weston the
night operator at Brooke FIR X + CO
P K K also paid the Court-house a
VISIT today
Mrs Allen N Waller, who has been
visiting friends 10 Baltimore county.
Md. returned TO her home. at Wayside.
today
Mr.. Geo Woodland has been appointed
as draw-tender at Ohappawamsic draw.
on r +. g. p r r
f A. Hill. q of Clermout. visited
the clerks Office today on business
Mr.. Andrew Briggs, Of upper Stat
ford spent several days this week Wis
iting Il A Moncure Esq
The saw mill belonging to the estate
of H Il Bradford. deceased, was ap
praised recently at 50 900
A deed was admitted TO record In the
clerks office recently which paid $40
State tax ,tlon aud $40 30 Uncle Sam 8
Internal Revenue.
Hunters complain very much OF the
scarcity of game. No prrtridges ev n
the proverbial "old har" has fOrsaken
his lair and gone to more happy hunt
ing grounds; oppossum and coon"
seems TO be plenty, much to the de-
light Of our Afro American citizens.
Scribtl5r.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Big Fire at onaneock.

For the second time IN ID years the
business center Of Onauc1ck, in Acco-
IN 40, has been swept ont Of existence
by fire. The fire broke out on the
morning Of December /. In building
occupied by Ned Parker as grocery on
Main street, half block from the
Grand Central Hotel. In 10 minutes
the building was wrapped in flames,
being OF wood. as were all others In the
block. 1t burned like finder, notwith-
standing the fact that powerful stream
OF water deluged the doomed building.
The fire steadily ate its way through
the thin walls and spread east and We
to the buildings on either side. Night
fortunately, quite calm, and the light
air being from the south, the fierce
blaze 10 q measure spent its energies
upon the vacant lots In the rear OF the
block. Ia less than an hour the fre had
worked its way 10 the barber shop
within 80 feet of the hotel. That was
it, utterm IT limit in that direction.
The large hotel WAS saved only by he
10 efforts. Sl1wly the fire worked its
way 20 the large apartment store OF
Ames. Shield g. o. THIS large build
ing. filed rolthe roof with wares OF all
descriptions was soon mass Of flames
Wi,e's drug store next went, then the
hnildIng ON the cIrner Of North and
Main streets. occupied and owned by
l.. h. Miles Bundick's grocery. Dun
cans j-welry store. aud Winders'
grocery all burned In quick succession
At Adelstein's ljewelry store the com
bined efforts Of the entire fire depart
ment conquered the Il 'mes. Slowly
but surely unsurpassed pluck and IN
telligent effort won their victory AT
dawn II day the water was shut II and
hundreds Of trem bling people whose
homes had been rescued from the flames
reured to rest. The newly furnished
wnteiw ,rks had for the third time
saved the town.
Losses. Insurance. b. T. Parker =
estat@. barber shop, l1ss $3.50; W. ii.
Parker drug store ahu post llcN. los
50 800. Insurance $500; West 4 Miles
building. loss $500, insurance 800 b..
b, Parker. BUILDING and stock los
81, 400. insurance 800; Robert P~nue
w II building. l1ss $500; Slo, NIB Bros =,
stock and builiug. loss 50 600, incur
aoce 81 600; Ames. Snield 81 % Il ok
AM building. loss $34 90, in.urauce
SI3 O00; T W. Wise stock and fixtures.
loss $4,000. insurance $1,000; + f
Mules. building anG.stock. llss 81 800
insurance 81 900; j. T. Bundick, stock.
loss 5000 Insurance $500; j W Dun
can. building and STOCK. loss 50 900.
insur,ucs 1000; Il. Winder 81 % &,
loss $500: L. Winder. building. loss
$500. insurance $500; J. Adelstein.
stock. loss 500; Click q Co., stock.
loss 500; Powell g. Wopl-s. stock los
$3.50: l. Cohen. II ok. loss $500; K Z
Custs. stock. loss $3.50; ". o. West
hut,l furnitura. loss $500; n wilkins.
livery. loss, 500 Loss about $50 900 /;
insurance m NJ s23 600
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

Silas Deal. O farmer living near Rap
idan Station. was burning brush on b s
farm last Saturday. while his children
played around the fire The youngest
child, little bow. ventured too near.
and was fat lily burned before assistance
reached him.
The fve-year. old girl OF Peter Lucas
oolored. Of Batna, Oulpeper. was burn
ed to death Sunday evening Ths
parents we're away from home at tn
time, and had locked the child In the
house.
Milton Seston. town sergeant OF Mid
dleourg, L udoun county, VINO vas so
eeverely cut by H rrison Thomp.on.
oolored, died saturday evening. ia
one week after the assault Both Har.
risOn and Dick Thompson are at large
Great Indignation prevails in the com
muuity, and active means are being
taken for the arrest Of the parties.
Mrs. Dewey, wife OF Admiral Dewey.
Is SUFFERING from larynklris. and her
physician has advised her to give her
voice as near absolute rest as p ,ssibl-
He has forbidden her to return any
calls except by card,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
neatn of Mrs. picis Alaridge.

After an illness Of more than a
month from nervous prostration. Mrs
Dlcie Aldridge. widow of the late F.
NJ. Aldridge. died at her home in this
city, Saturday morning, at . O'Clock
She was a Christian woman. highly es-
teemei for her works sake by large
circle Of friecds. She leaves three chill.
dren, Lou. Johnnie aud Charlie. for
whose welfare she has lab red since the
death # her husband with devotion
characteristic only Of afAlthful mother.
Fuueral services were held at the
Baptist Church yesterday sftern )on at
O'Clock, by Rev DR.. j. S Dul The
pail bearers were: Active j. II.
Myer, Jr W. F. Bell. Eugene BOde
John Robinson, Thomas Humohreys
aud George McOalley. Honorary
Isaac Hush. E 7 Baker. S. j. Quinp,
Q. E. Hunter, S f EAstbarn. NJ. o.
StrAsburger.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
LANCASTER
hog Killing Preparation for christmas-
Personals, Ei;.

hOB h4llluk -Eltpd 4 AOA lVA SAAAablAA1-
Personals. Eti.
Correspondence Of The Free LANCE
Lane lster, Va, Dec. 3. 1899.
This is hog killing time In Lancas-
ter, and back bones, spaIe-ribs and
sausage are in abundance.
Our people spent Thanksgiving In a
quiet social way aud are now looking
forward 10 the coming Of Christina.
Many Sunday schools are preparing for
their annual festival aud thu you &
think OF Old Kris KrIngle a. away n
Gs many or at the North Pole loading
up his reindeer cart with newest toys
DOR merchants seem TO be doing hne
bust ess.
d. E. Bsrnum. of New York.
will 70 June his medical practice here
about January lst. 1890.
The death IT Mics My Sloane, who
has been Ill 20 long. Is expected at any
moment. She II a. arc mplished your
lazy we'd by all VINO knew her. She Is
a devoted Christian.
Ourn aud rough food is selling fairly
well this early in the season. Good
fodder is very scarce.
The bloody oyster has appeared in
our waters
A ool1red girl. Flora Words, landed
at Merry Point. Wednesday, from
Baltimore. She WAS quite sick aud
had 70 be carried from the boat TO the
wharf She died soon afterwards in a
buggy while being taken TO her home.
Mrs Wayland q. f. Dunaway AID
daughter, VINO have been visiting Mrs.
ID = father. Mr.. Thos II. Plnckard,
will leave Wednesday for thei. home IN
LnudOun county.
Mr.. l.. o. Cox, Of Onrrotoman, Is in
Baltimore this week on business.
Several young men are having hand
some residences built. Rumor say 8
wh-n the cage is completed bird is ~
sing therein Radiator.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
twenty-five Years Constant Use without
Failure.

The frat indication Of Group Is
hoarseness. and In child subject to
that disease it may be taken as a sure
sign of the approach Of an attack Fol
living this h arseness is peculiar
rough cough If Chamberlain Cough
Remedy Is given as soon as the child
becomes hOarse. or even after the
crOupy cough appears. it will prevent
the attack It's used in many thousands
Il homes in this broad land and never
disnpp pints the anxious mothers W.
have yet to learn Of single instance
IN which it has not proved effectual
No other preparation can show such a
reonrd-twenty five years CONSTANT use
without failure. For sale by NJ. NJ
Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Richmond. Fredericksburg q
Potomac Railroad.

sobec ale In effect November 10th 1872
TRAINS LRAvK FREDERICKSBURG
Leave Northward
Si6A. NJ. Daily except Sunday local. to
Quantico only.
lois A. NJ. sundays only.
1.SS A. Nj. daily except sunday. ~,
lS7 +. M. daily except SUNDAY. DOVS n0'
atop between Fredericksburg and VuShtl0V'
$50 L. NJ. dAlly.
Leave Southwark.
6ss 4. u. daily. stops only 81 Mliio di,
OosweI,an Ashland. week days mSAes III
i' is.ts P. ii. daily except Sunday. Makes all
local stops me, s,,oosv Stops only
AZ Milford. boswell, Ashland and Glen Alie ,ll,
l47P. N. UAi.y stops oniS A. OOs"0'' "''N
A saP' NJ. Daily makes all .oca. Stops.
gsadorics sburg and Richmond AccOhOus-
ton. DAILY except sunday
Makes all local stops. CONAN Ar
Taaves Frederic SsOurg at o.UO A. N. AZ
,-as ttch mOpd SIS \. NJ Leaves hiSnt ~ ~ ~
.p n Arrives Frederic ksOurS o.oo r ~
~ p TAYLOR. Traffic Manager
H. T. D. "''''' D. o. COX. Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
LOcal aud LurreOI Comments

We regret 70 chronicle the serious
illness OF Mrs. John W. Lifoe. OF Moss
n OK, III Caroline.
Don't fail to see E 7 Bakers stock
Of Underwear
Mr.. and Mrs. ". T. Leavell. Of this
city, will celebrate their silver wedding
on next Friday night.
There will be meeting Of the Mary
Washington Hospital Association 81
the Mayors Oifice to-day (Iuesdsy) at
4P NJ. AfuIl attendance Is requested
We can furnish you the correct fall
sty los IN dress goods. silks. millinery
Ladies, Misses and Ohildren's wraps
Men's ana Boys clothing, etc. l. n.
Brent
Robert L. BOzel aud Co. offer great
iudu cemeuts to purchasers Ot mems
and boys clothing, ladies and gent s
shoes, boots, gents furnishing goods,
etc. See their ad. elsewhere
You can always find at Halls" a
complete assortment OF goods In the
drug line Prescriptions are prepared
with accuracy a lowest prices O'deIs
receive prompt and careful attention.
DR.. p. Il Jordon. formerly resi- en-
physician 10 . Dominion Hospital
ul,um nj. Va has lDratsd at Belmont.
Sp tsylvaula county, for the practice Of
medicine aud surgery
There is nothing true friend will
more appreciate than oeautltnli,
flushed CARBON Photograph Of yourself
tnls Xmas The DAVIS Gallery here
can make them for you. See their
sreclmens.
Our mems 50. 90 shoes equal 80 90. be-
cause we do not pas the Manufactures
a price based on the expsnse uf adver-
lsIng IN magazines all over the Unit
ted States; tne manufacturer fixing the
retail price. We fix our own price.
j. ". Thomas.
Rev. W. Meade Clarke. Of st Marks
church, Richmond, came here yeste'-
Il and left by steamer Richmond for
Lancaster unity. where he Will be
married 70 Miss Alice Lyle Pierce on
Thursday next He was accompanied
by Kevs J. Y ties DoWnman ana Pres
ton Nash. Of Richmond. who will Of
ficIate at the marriage
The steamer Richmond next Thurs
day ~ll be covered with flags and
buoting when she gees out Of the river
from rappanann' to Baltimore. She
will have on board two brides and
grOoms who Will be married that day
IN Richmond aud Lancaster 'unties
Oapt Glurley Is making great prep IRA
ton for the occasion. The table To BE-
set Will tempt the appetite of the most
fastidiOus.
Mr. Julian LeOompte Bryan, OF
Richmond, arrived here yesterday aud
went by steamer Richmond q Rich
mOnd unity, where on next Thursday
morning he Will be married 10 Miss
lolla Pratt. daughter Of DR. r. Il
Pratt. OF shelly her home Hs was
accompanied By Rev. James Il. Bryan,
his fat er. who VII. peform the cere-
monv; Mr. " II. b yam. his brother
who will be best man and Mr.. W h.
Hulkamp # his city
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

William Hay, the 17-year.old son Of
Congres'm ~ James Hy, was held up
near wildwood, Clarke county. one night
last week by two men aud brutally as
saulted. Young Hay Is student at
Clay Hill Academy. and was returning
home, when a man stepred from the
side Of the road and demanded his
money. Hay refused TO comply and
was knocked down and beaten. While
one man held him another rifled his
pockets.
The Virginia Legislature, which
meets tomorrow .is made up as follows !:
The Senate consists Of SS Democrats
and independents. and the House Of
90 Democrats, 4 Republicans. and in
dependents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Death of a Multi-Millionaire.

John l Blair. of Blairtown, N. ].
died at his home early Saturday. Mr.
Blair. who was born August %. 1902
near Belvidere N ] was very wealthy,
having made a fortune in railroad
building and manufacturing estimated
At $40 600 600 60 $50 900 600 He WAS
ninet, SEVEN years oil. Until be wa
eleven years old his life was that Of an
ordinary farmer boy.
In politics be was Republican. He
was the candidate Of the Republican
D ,rty for governor OF New jersey in
1868 He was also delegate 20 the
national conventions from 1860 tc
1896.
The deceased was near relative OF
the wife Of Mr. Garter H FitznuRh, OF
ChlcAg who is one Of the leRatees.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
r. Il. L. CHICHESTER.
Office Barton Building.
rns Baptists Enjoy a sociable The Pro-
gran


gran.
AT the Baptist Church last Frioay
night a sociable was enjoyed by the
members Of the church and congregation
who turned out in numbers that quite
filed the spacious lecture room Dol Z u
Dole presided, and the short program
consisted OF choice selections OF instru-
mental musio by Mrs Mary Qainn
Hicks on the organ. and Miss Belle
Downing on the violin; prayer by the
pastor. Rev DIR S. Dali; singing by
the audience welcome address by Capt
81 Quinn; reading Of paper on the
Young Peoples Union and its work by
Mr. A. P. Rowe, Jr two beautiful
solos by Miss Hayes. OF the college,
and Humorous reading selections by DR.
Dill.
AT the conclusion Of these exer'
cises ice cream and cake was served &c
all present, and a pleasant time spent
in a social way. The occasion was
complete success and was given under
the auspices Of the Baptist Y ung
PEOPLES Union, Of which Mr.. ]. P.
Rowe is the active president
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Death Of Dr.. VIM. Writ.

DR.. VIM. Writ, eldest son and only
Surviving child of William Writ, foI
twelve years Attorney General Of the
United States, died last Tuesday al
his home "Wirtland," Westmoreland
aged about So years.
His wife was Miss Payne, Of Vir-
gina. His sons are Daniel and Will.
liam Writ, OF Westmoreland, and his
surviving daughters are Mrs Edward
L EnRle. Of Baltimore, and Mrs. Ag.
mes Washington. Of Westmoreland. A
deceased daughter was the wife oil Dol.
r. J. Washington. Of Westmoreland.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Gaining a Wide Reputation.

AZ cure for rheumatism Chamber
lsin's Pain Balm is gaining a wide
reputation. d B Johnston. OF Rich.
mond. Ind has been troubled with
that ailment since 1862. In speaking
Of It he saws: l never found anything
that would relieve me until l used
Chamberlain Pain Balm 1t acts like
magic with me My foot was swollen
and panied me very much. but one
good application Of Pain Balm relieved
me 4" For by sale ID. M. Lewis,
Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Charlottesville Ice Plant Sold.

All The property. franchises, 81 Of
the Virginia Ice O'mpany's la &c plant
IN Cnarl ittesvllle has been purcnased
by a syndicate made up largely Of the
owners Of the Oharl ,ttesvllle City aud
Suburban Electric Railway. and Mr. y.
j Rlxey. Of Culpeper Oapt L o..
Troy. the PRESIDENT Of the ra lwsy
states that the jIint operation OF the
two properties wall be inaUgurated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
II You have Sore Throat PAin.Killer

II you have Sore Throat Pain-Killer
will cure it. If you have cough or
cold, rain X Her Will end it II you
have cramps or dlarrhGi Ps'n.killer
Will relieve it, II you cut. burn or
bruise yourself, Pain Killer will stop
the pain. In short. bottle OF Pain
Killer on your shelf will save you pain,
lime and money. Avoid substitutes,
there is bus onA Pain Killer, Perry
Davis. Pfice 25c. and 800.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

Ia the Legislature which assemblies
TO morrow the OILY contest which is
attracting attention ia that over
the clerkship Of tue Houss. 10 sue
cesd the late Col. John Bell BIZ
ger There are five aspirants. which .
with all Of the other places In the two
branches. will be filed at the caucus IF
the Democratic members Tonight
The race for the clerkship seems 90 be
between Messrs W II. Mann and Judge
Gooch The result mag depend upon
combinations, which may possibly be
made with some Of the weaker candi-
dates.
Mr. John @. Williams. Jr OF Orange,
had his left arm disiocated while PLAY
Il z football at woodberry Forest Acad-
envy, says the Observer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Notice Of Removal.

Having removed to the Office formerly
occupied by the late Capt. John Ward.
at No. COS Main street. next TO Bolts
wood yard, " ill be pleased in the future
TO see my friends and patrons at my
new place.
am 10 the market for any quantity
of railroad ties, cedar posts, poplar wood
and sawed lumber. will be pleased
to have your patronage.
Yours truly,
J. W. Masters
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Seized $50 Gallons Of Brandy.

Oupeper Dec. 3 -Resenus Officers
Eddins. Hansbrough. and b 'lyn raided
the premises near Origlersvllle Thurs
day, aud seized $50 gall ms OF crooked "
apple brandy should any one clam
the brandy the government would re-
qui a d lubls tax and imOnse fine.
out "a usual no clam AT b sappsAet
he government will condscAte tha
brandy aud sell It
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
A Pretty Stafford Marriage.

A pretty marriage occurred In Eoe'
nezsr Church. near Garrisonville. III
s,sff Ird county, Wednesday, Novem'
Der 30 The contracting parties were
Mr.. Waller S. Gill and Miss Mary V
Oloe. both of Stafford. The ceremony
was impressiyely performed by Rev. J.
KYLE Gilbert.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

A mass-meeting at Oienfuegos Onba,
decided to protest TO President kcKin-
lev against the establishment Of a civil
gov rnment for the islands
About forty firms have announced
that they have Withdrawn their exhibits
I ON the Paris Exposition on account Of
French enmity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
HEADQUARTERS for Building Materials.

-, kinda of North Carolins and Nir-
soTR ,o,her dressed and undressed, ohln-
I'm s1n.S I.tns sash. Doors and Slinds, Lime
S s@.,nt' Cslcine Plaster, fiasterlng hsir'
Building and Paving srick I Kips ssf Ready
nG1ad PAINTS aud Dry PANT, Linsee9 O 1,L
Turpentine, Dryer varnish and Le"'S w, " s6SS
Lead Paint Brushes OF al KINGS, " ' Ta9ts
q sss and Putty, Farm "aganSi H M Sof *
aud Buggies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
First Snow in Virginia.

Tazewell. Va. Dec. 2.-rhe first snow
of the season fell here last night and
this morning. The ground was cover
ed and the mountains presented beauti-
ful appearance, but the day being
warm, the white mantle soon disappear
al
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05
Beet Sugar Factory in fredericksburg.

Beet Sugar Factory in Fredericksburg.
A telegram from Richmond on Sat-
urday says:
Those interested In the establishment
of the beet sugar factory near Freder-
icks5urg were at the Office Of the COM
mission Of agriculture this morning. and
announced their readiness to commence
construction Of the buildings by Janu-
airy /. The only consideration that now
enters into the plans for building Is
the securing Of promises Of farmers to
plant sufficient acreage in beets TO
keep the plAnt running after 1t has
been erected great many farmers
have alieAdy indie ited their purpose to
raise beets for he factory and a great
IN any more will undoubtedly plant beets
"OOmmissi ner K liner will shortly
issue in bulletin form statement Of
his trip TO Nebraska, making plain 10
the farmers the methods in vogue there
In the raising Of the sugar beet and
stating that handsome. profits result
Gherefrom "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-05

The following are to be the officers
OF the next House Of Representatives,
Speaker-DAvidB B. Henderson. of Iowa.
Olerk-Alexander Mcdowell, Of
Pennsylvania.
Sergeant-at arms-Henry A. Oasson,
Of Wisconsin.
Doorkeeper-W. J. Glenn, Of New
York.
Postmaster-Joseph o. M'Elory. Of
Ohio.
Ohaplain-Rev. Henry NJ. Couden,
of Michigan.
Dol. Henry A. Oasson. former secre.
tary Of State In Wisconsin, was select.
ed for Sereeant-at- arms and successor
TO Mr.. B. +. Russell. OF Missouri. who
was not a candidate for reelection.
10 70 the present time there have
been %, O45 claims filed in the Pension
Office as o result Of the war with Spain
and the war in the Philippines OF
these 695 cone from the navy. The faster
the regiments are mustered out the
greater are the number Of claims for pen.
sion.