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The National tribune., 1900-07-26
L. W. KNAPP, NJ. D.

and address to DIR. L. W. Knapp, 1873 Hull
Sid2:, Detroit, Mich, and he will gladly send
the free receipt with full directions SO thar
any man may easily cure himself at home This
Is certainly most generous offer. and the fol-
loving extracts taken from his daily mail show
what men think of his generosity:
Dear Sir:-Please accept my sincere thanks
FOR yours of recent date. / have given your
treatment thorough test and the benefit has
been extraordinary. 1t has completely braced
me up. am just as vigorous as when boy,
and you cannot realize how happy am
Dear Sir:-Your method worked beautifully
Results were exactly what needed. Strength
and vigor have completely returned, and 10
entirely satisfactory"
Dear Sir:-You was received, and had no
trouble in making use of the receipt as directed,
and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men.
All correspondence is strictly confidentiaI
N maied in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is
free for the asking, and he wants every man to
have Ii.
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OF number OF societies. These officers
were chosen some months ago, but at the
time space would not permit the publish
ing OF their names.
Union Veteran Union.
Gen. Geddis Command, II, Vinton Iowa
Col, Z. II. Colcord; Lieut.-Col., A. L. Edwards;
Maj ID. r. Mcclure: Surg, John T. Gault; Chap,
William Bordiville; o; D., Harper Scott, o. G.,
William Bingaman; q. NJ, W. Il. Boughton
Union Veteran Legion.
Union Veteran Legion, 38, New York-Col,
Samuel HOdkinson; Lieut. Col W. W. Sawyer;
Mai, d. l.. Wood; Chap, J. S. Martin; Surg,
B. E. Hayes; q. NJ, p. Christman; o. D., ". p.
Kraemer Adi't, j. Mahoney.
Union Veteran Legion, Philadelphia, Pa
Col, Fayette NJ. Wood; Lieut. Col r E. Dean;
Maj, Thomas J. Damson; o. D., ". B. Clouser;
g NJ, T. j. Chard; Chap, c. E. Anderson; Surg,
Naval Veterans.
Farragut Association of Naval Veterans,
Philadelphia Pa.-Com., +. H. johnson; Lieut.
Com, Thomas McGif; Surg, A. G. Laurent;
Paymaster John Bowers; Chap. Isaac Fitz-
renee Naulty; Master er-at-Arms, James E. Boyle;
Ships Corporal John G. Whitman; Trustee,
John l.. Mackie.
Ladies' Aid.
Ladies' Aid to Camp 60. Sons of Veterans,
Bennington, Vt-Pres., Mrs. Belle Jenkins;
V. p, Mrs. Mary Taylor; Trustees, Mrs. Lucy
Davis Miss Jennie Scott, Mrs. Janet p. Black
ner; Sec. Miss Jennie Scott; Treas. Mrs. E.
Guide Mrs: Lila Lakin; Asst Guide, Miss Helen
Scott: Inside Guard, Mrs Jennie Kendall; Out
side Guard, Mrs. Janet Blackner.
Woman's Veteran Relief Union.
Woman's Veteran Relief Union. Is, Elmira,
N. Y.-Pres., Mrs. Imogene Perrin; S. V. P,
Mrs Rosa Smith; j. V. p, Mrs Thomas Jen-
kins; Sec, Mrs. Della Patterson; Treas, Mrs.
Reynolds Conductor Mrs. Jennie Hauver;
Chap, Mrs. Phoebe Kiflin; Inside Guard. Mrs.
Color Bearers, Mrs. J. C. McElroy and Miss
Ann l.. Jenkins; Press Cor, Ida A. Hollow.
Daughters of Veterans.
Mrs Gen. U. S Grant Tent, r. Cincinnati o.
Pres, Henrietta NJ. Ahlenstorf; S. V. P,
Blanche N. Long; J. V. p. Retta Waters: Chap,
Addie McHugh Treas. Ella Bauer; Sec, Katie
King; Guide Daisy Title; Guard Margaret
Devaney; ASST Guard. Bertha Sadler; Trustees,
Blanche High. Tillie Jacobs and Anna Hug.
The National tribune., 1900-07-26

Mr.. Frank Hume, a wholesale grocer
Of Washington, has recently had put in
tasteful shape a notable spring on his
farm near Alexandria, Va, which sup
piled water 10 thousands of Union SOL
diers encampcd in the neighborhood, and
which many of our readers must CRATE
fully remember. 1t is situated on the old
road from Alexandria to Arlington and
Georgetown, and near the famous stone
bridge across -Four Mile Run, said to have
been built by George Washington. 1t is
about 1000 yards from old Fort Scott,
The National tribune., 1900-07-26
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Below we print further list Of officers
Of number of societies. These officers
were chosen some months ago, but at the
time space would not permit the publish
ing of their Names
The National tribune., 1900-07-26
DAUGHTERS of Veterans.
new CURE,
For Kidneys and Bladder, Bright's Dis,
ease, Rheumatism, Gravel, Pain In
the Back, Dr0psy, etc. You
will upon request
be mailed
A LARGE TRIAL CASE FREE.

Disorders of the Kidneys and Bladder
cause Bright's Disease, Rheumatism
Gravel, Pain in the Back, Bladder Dis
orders, difficult or too frequent passing
water, Dropsy, etc. For these diseases a
Positive Specific Cure is found in new
botanical discovery. the wonderful kava-
The National tribune., 1900-07-26
Union Veteran Union.

Gen. Gedds Command, II, Vinton. Iowa
Col, L. II. Colcord: Lieut. Col, A l.. Edwards
William Bordiville; o. D., Harper Scott; O. G
William Bingaman; Q. NJ, W. II. Boughton.
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ALWAYS MERTON The NATIONAL TRIBUNE
when writing TO advertisers in this paper.
They want you to do So and it will insure
prompt attention and Just treatment. We en-
deavor to keep ouc columns free from decep-
tiOu and fraud.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
A QUEER TRAP FOR EElS

Or. Edward NJ. Hardcastle, of Easton,
Nd., who was down at Bowers Beach. on
the Delaware shore. found out an ingen-
ious way OF catching cells I'm novel kind
of an eel trap which is undoubtedly new
to I-.esapeake fishermen, says the Balti-
more Sun, including Eastern Shore Fish
Commissioner Vincent Captain Thomas
X. w. white, of Wicomico and Judge j.
OF whom know more about cells than
either Daniel or Hagenbeck knew about
lions. Mr.. Vincent is yet, OF course. an
untoothed infant I'm respect OF knowledge
about eel trapping. This story will help
him catch on:
Or. Hardcastle saw a man standing up
right and bow-legged in the tide. Occa-
sionally he would stoop with both hands
In the water and upon arising would hurl
handfuls Of cells upon the sandy beach,
The doctor, OF course. was bound TO find
out how these cells were caught, and when
the fisherman came ashore he showed
the doctor the trap, II was big king
crab with "A two-inch auger hole bored
through the top shell. He kept the king
crab In position by standing on II with
both his bare feet turned inward. The
cells would swarm about X, and as many
as could would stick their mouths into
the auser hole 10 suck out the flesh OF
the crab, and when they got down 10
business he would gather them IN so
quickly that they were not even alarmed !:
and there were always more around look
ing for the auger hole. In an hour the
beach was strewn with eels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
THE EVIL OF DIVORCE.


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These forbid minister of the church
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
THE D. K. E. RECEPTION WAS
A BRILLIANT SOCIAL FUNCTION.

The Trocadero was ablaze with light
and beauty last evening and was In all
respects the scene Of one OF the largest
and most brilliant events ever given
within its portals.
The affair was given by the ID. X. E.
fraternity. which has been i'm convention
at the Trocadero during the past several
days. ZOO Invitations having been issued for
the event and Judging from the throng
seen within most of those who were bid
den must have responded TO the call.
The dance hall was most appropriately
and tastefully decorated for the occasion
by OConnor. Noticeably effective were
the decorations at the lower corner OF the
hall. where the receiving party stood.
here tall palms. ferns and greens were
so grouped together To form vertta-
bic bower which partially enclosed and
separated the ladies of the receiving par
~ from the constantly moving throng.
The decorations along the stairways and
I'm the halls were also gracefully grouped
together I'm effective places suggesting at
once an atmosphere of harmony and
beauty.
The decorations OF the fraternity were
unique and appropriate. Festooned under
the orchestra balcony was a large Amerf-
can flag, fianked on either side by college
and the chapter flags Of the fraternity.
The Brown university seal and the
United States official flag also occupied
prominent places. The latter nag was
used because OF it's special significance, 1t
having been presented to Brown aHi~eFsi-
~ I'm 1897.
At the opposite end of the hall was no.
ticed the beautiful ID. h. r. banner.
The patronesses OF the evening were
Mrs. Nelson w. Aldrich, Mrs. William
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
THE RAIL QUESTION SETTLED.

The definite that long standing trouble
India for railway by the Consolidated rail-
satisfaction of the city and the
railroad company will be welcome the business community
railway will and business will
before The rights city saieguardd railroad
enjoy absolutely requires make direct
steamship along southern 'front.'
Some time ago. Providence Journal private
grievance against Hartford Railroad
Company corporation should be
street. City Council showed disposition
papers hystercal Fortunately counsels
ultimately prevailed proposed removing the
tracks was abandoned.
By the agreement citys thooug
beyond question for privilege keeping its rails
railroad company agrees annual rental $1,000
This large sum- taking length occupied
consideration it is at least reasonable
The important point matter however
dence Is not
unqueouaby adoption by
Journal Transportation
Company up splendid freight traffic
ports winso line which large freight
Philadelphia
compelled
greatly curtaied service possibly
altogether Many merchants
largely signed memorial City
Council protesting against proposed street.
may pointed City Council as
community every legitimate
the port way can
this accomplished providing between
railroads years ago had
advantages Providence facilities
distributing improved city would
today the first instead second in commercial Importance
England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

While repairing a temple the Chinese
cover up the eyes of the idols. I'm order
that the deities may not be offended at
the sight OF the disorder
There has just been started at steuben-
Vile, o., the first American mandatory
OF glass marbles, which have hitherto
been imported from Germany.
The stamp cancelins machine in use in
the post offices can handle from $4,000 To
$4,000 letters an hour. New machines arc
being tested with capacity three times
as great.
The Chicago Historical society has q
fine new building that cost $4,000 and q
library OF over $500 bound volumes and
$1,000 unbound volumes. besides many
busts. paintings, etc.
proI. Lloyd Morgan. IN recent sd-
dress, stated he had found that young
chickens. taken straight from the incu-
bator could swim very well.the power Of
swimming being perfectly instructive.
The street railway companies Of Alle-
gheny. Pa. are required by ordinance 10
equip their cars with Jacks for use In lift
ing the vehicles from the bodies OF per-
sons who may have been run down and
pinned under the wheels.
Contrary to predictions made ten years
ESQ or thereabOuts. the construction aud
operation OF trolley roads has not serious.
" disturbed the business OF the steam
roads. Trolley lines are especially numsr-
Gus In Connecticut and the Hartford
Colrant has been making = study OF their
workings. II has been found by an anal
ysis ~ Official reports that while the troll
ley lines relieve the steam roads ~ some
local travel. they add to the growth of
cities and towns and largely increase the
freight tsnic-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
Nhaf the IOomen Think J4bout.
|SOME QUEER WARNINGS /,
ISSUED BY HUSBANDS.

Not long ago an Arizona rancher post
ed the following notice on cottonwood
tree not far from his place OF abode:
my wife Sarah has left my ranch
when i didn't Doc Thing Too her. and
1 want IL distinkly understood that any
Man as takes her In and Keers for her
on my account will get himself Pumped
so Full OF Led that some tenderfoot will
locate him for a mineral claim. A word
TO the wise In sufficient and orter work
on FOOLS
Another deserted benedict, w. Black
lock by name, inserted a curious adver-
tisement In the Samoa Herald warning
all and sundry I'm these terms:
"Apele. q Samoan woman. to whom
was married by Vice Consul Hamilton. in
1886, having long since refused 10 obey
my lawful commands. and. contrary 10
my express orders, aesociating with and
following the advice of INSCRIPTIONS,
scheming and worthless persons; and
having on July % last left my home. bag
and baggage, to live among the Samoans.
and being now away down the coast with
natives without my consent: hereby
again give notice that / shall not recog-
nize any debts contracted by her, nor I'm
any way be responsible for her acts"
A man whose wife had left him and re-
pented OF so doing thus apprises all whom
IL may concern. through the medium of
an eastern paper. OF her return to his
domestic hearth:
This Is to give notice that my wife.
who left my house without sufficient
cause. has returned. and is glad to be
back again. and will not leave again in
hurry r
The wife of Phiisdelphian who for
long persisted In wearing her watch
dangling from a pendant on her bosom,
contrary To her husbands repeated in
functions against the foolish practice,
was made the subject or the following
communication 10 the papers:
''I desire 20 extend my sincere thanks
to the gentlemanly and urbane pick
pocket for pinching the bauble. He has
taught her In one or two seconds what
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
The STORM HEROINE

A fearful catastrophe like that Of
September brings out all that there 10
in a human being, whether IL be good or
bad. and when all of the noblest and
most lofty attributes which God gave to
those whom He made In His image are
brought out in one individual. and that
individual a woman. mere words become
too weak and too inexpensive to do her
proper honor.
Such a woman is Mother Mary Joseph,
superioress OF the Ursuline Convent at
Galveston. She is the heroine of the
storm. The deeds she performed that
awful night were Of such "A nature az 10
entitle them to go down in history with
those OF the Joan OF Arcs and the other
grand women whose achievments have
outlived time. Over 1000 persons we're
sheltered In the convsnt during and after
the storm. No one was refused admit
tance to the sheltering institution on
this nights Of nights. Negroes and whites
were taken in without question. and the
asylum was thrown open to all who
went through the army of sufferers
whispering words OF cheer. offering what
scant clothing could be found in ills
house OF charity and rairniy urging the
terror-stricken creatures 10 have faith in
God and pray that His holy will he done.
The scenes were such that no mortal
pen can describe them: and through all.
while the wind howled and shrieked and
gibbered ss ~ I'm hendish giee at the aw-
fui results of It's work, and while the
waves Iashed the walls OF ths convent. "A
noise that was only eaualed by the wind,
and building after building fell. the good
mother superior and her nuns went about
doing good, plotting the army or refugees
from corner 10 corner. till at last they
found safe harbor. so far as
they were able they provided food and
clothing. and when these were used UP.
taking sheets. bed clothes, tablecloths, and
table napkins tn make into coverings for
the men, women and children bereft Of
ALL Hundreds of the refugees were
taken in with their clothing literally
stripped from their bodies by the war OF
the elements; 20 some Of these were
given the sombre dresses Of the nuns
themselves, and the men thus clothed
lent their assistance in the work.
The story OF the happenings In the con-
vent that night will never be known, no
more than will that OF the storm at large.
But enough OF II has been told by the
refugees who nocked there 20 entitls
Mother Mary Joseph and her sanity
women 20 the highest honor ana glory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

Ames. Mrs. Elisha Dyer. Mrs. william
Allan Dyer, Mrs. w. III. p. Faunce, Mrs.
William Goddard, Mrs. Robert X. I. Gam
nell. Mrs. Stephen o. Metcalf Mrs. c..
Richmond Parsons, Mrs. Edward Doug
lass Pierce. Mrs. Henry q. Tilden, Mrs. A.
Tingley Wall. .....
Among the invited guests were Mrs. II.
IN. i. Goddard, Miss Madeline Goddard.
Miss Virginia Gammell. M Ives God
dard. Mr.. and Mrs, William Grosvenor.
ex-Gov. and Mrs. ID. Russell Brown. Miss
Isabel Brown. Miss Bessie Wardwell. Mr..
and Mrs. George c. Nightingale. the
Misses Nightingale, the Misses Foster,
the Misses Abbott. Mr. j. @. u. Woods,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. @. Matteson. Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. NJ. Smith, Miss Helen Campbell.
Judge and Mrs. Stiness. Mrs. n. n.
Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs Edwin A. Bar
rows. Mr.. and Mrs. A. III. Watson, Miss
Mary Watson. Mr.. and Mrs. Byron &.
Watson, Mr.. and Mrs. John B Lewis,
Miss Lewis, the Misses Allen. Miss bouise
Lippitt. Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Lippitt, the
Misses Hazard, Judge and Mrs. Colt, Miss
Mary Colt Miss Ethel Chaplin. the Misses
Hunt. Col and Mrs. J. Edward Studiey.
Miss Studley, Mr.. and Mrs. ". NJ. Math-
ewson. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Curtis Tingley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Parks. Miss Parks.
Col and Mrs. IL. J. Gross. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Vincent. Miss Vincent. Mr.. Gil
bert A. Phillips. Col. and Mrs Matteson.
Miss Matteson. Mr.. and Mrs. George W.
Parks. Miss Parks, Mr.. George NJ. Parks
The music for dancing was by Reeves
full orchestra, Bowen r. Church. leader.
Prominent among the musical numbers
was the ID. X. r. waltz, composed by a
member OF the fraternity. .
The dance committee was as follows:
Messrs. Henry W. Stiness, w. c. johnson,
A. c. Matteson. NJ. T.. Barker. Il. X.
Bancroft. .........
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
NEW PROCESS OF EXTRACTING OXYGEN

A novel process OF taking oxygen from
the air has been brought to notice by two
English chemists. The air IL foreedj at
q pressure or Ave 10 ten stmospheres in
10 a vessel OF alcohol. which is said 10
dissolve much oxyssn and little nitrogen
On releasing the pressure the undissolvsd
nitrogen is discharged. the oxygen being
then Withdrawn by an air pump This
product contains 81 TO ~ per cent. OF oxy-
gen. and can be further enriched through
the apparatus. The nearly pure exysen
from the Anal operation is washed With
water % reme~e traces % sicshci
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

have been years In trying TO teach her,
and 1 am so grateful that ann almost
tempted TO offer him IS as token OF my
esteem"
Nobody but an Irishman could issue
such a notice as this. which appeared In
an Irish newspaper good many years
ago:
Run away from Patrick McDallah.
Whereas my wife. Mrs. Bridget Medal
lah. In again walked away with herself,
and left me with her four small children,
and her poor old blind mother. and no
body else To- look after house and home
and, i hear. has taken up with TN Gui-
gan, the lame fiddler.t the same { n q was
put In the stocks last Easter for 1Nllng
Biddy Doody's chicken: this is to - NJ
tioe that I will not pay for bite Np
on his or her account to man or ~ sal.
and that she had never better shV Jhe
marks of her ten toes near my vEuse
again. y. B;-Tim had better keq our
of my sight"
On finding that his better half had le-
wanted, Connecticut man penned a
warning In verse. which appeared I'm a
Connecticut paper. and read:
Julia, my wife. has grown quite rude.
She has left me I'm n lonesome mood.
She has left my board.
She has took my bed;
She has given away my meat and bread:
She has left me in spite OF friends and
church,:
She has carried with her all my shirts.
Now. ye who read this paper
Since she has cut this reckless capers
/ will not pay one single fraction
For any debts OF her contraction. II
Another man once made his wife DO
public penance for telling him false
hood. They lived I'm small town In
Pennsylvania. and In the local print he
caused the following advertisement 10 be-
inserted
my wife. Matilda, has confessed OF
telling me a lie. and has humbly begged
pardon OF same. This Is TO give notice 10
all the townspeople not TO give belief to
anything she may tell them. excepting
when her word is otherwise confirmed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
81 e y.

BARSTOw--In this city, 18th inst, sud
denly. EmeIine M. Barstow, wife OF the
late Amos G. Barstow.
BALLOU-At the r. I. Hospital, 18th
inst, Theodore f., son Of Ira \. and
Fanny Ballou, aged years.
McMANUS-In this city, 18th inst. Nellie
NJ, wife OF John McManus.
STRATTON-In this city, 18th inst,
Mary, widow OF Michael Stratton.
TUCKER-In GreenviIle. 1ith inst, Mary
Y. Tucker. In her 6Sd year.
wESTCOTT-In Oaklawn, Cranston.. I4th
inst, Abbie Maria. wife OF Christopher
N. westcott. in the SD year Of her
age.
wILDE-In this city, 18th inst, Ida A.,
wife OF Edward G. Wilde.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

In the Delaware legislature the Rspub-
leans win have q majority Of SIX on
Joint ballot, which ought 70 insure the
election % two Republicans to The United
states senate There would be no auss-
ton a. 70 the result OF The ballotins
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

what q FIRE commission has done for
the nrs department a police commission
will do for the police department. II vii,
increase the efficiency OF the force. wipe
out political pulls and give every member
chance for advancement according to
his merits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

Prof. Ross. who was at the head Of the
department OF economies IN the Leland
Stanford university. has lost his Sob be-
cause the widow OF the founder OF the
Institution does not approve OF HIS views
on economical subjects. Under the cir
eumstances IL would seem eminentiy nt-
ting for Mrs. stanford to take the chair
OF economies herself
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

The report from China that the crops
are failure may be taken to mean that
the Chinese have been so engrossed In
raising Cain that they had no time TO
devote to the raising of grain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

During the next Few months Boss cro-
ked viii study the imperial institutions
OF Great Britain ss they are revealed on
the race track
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
Chat 4bom
People.

The cold snap yesterday brought out
heavy oVercoats, sealsl<in sacques and
furs In large numbers, and passengers
i'm street cars had no trouble I'm de-
tecting a very perceptible odor of
camphor II will take "A day or two be-
fore the result Of summer packing en-
tirely disappears.
go
In these days when colds are so
prevalent. the recommendation OF
French doctor that cologne be freely
inhaled for two or three minutes re-
peatedly, as soon as the symptoms OF
the cold are noted, may he worth try
ing. lie advises that the cologne be
poured on a handkerchief. but it seems
10 me that | have heard OF persons
who preferred the smell OF Bourbon
whiskey poured under the mustache.
when they had n cold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

were II not for the fact that J. Edward
Addicks Is stili candidate and may sue
coed In bringing about another deadlock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

"Now that "a is all over 81 seems al
most incredible that there should have
been even n serious attempt 10 revolu-
tlonize our policies and upset the pre-
vailing conditions. IL was bound 10 he
a wasted effort. but such tests are an
essential part Of our form 81 govern
ment and our institutions. The Demo
Gratis have had their chance and fail
ed: now let them go 10 work like good
citizens, and secure their share of the
material blessings that are showered
on all citizens OF all parties through
the beneficent operations OF a Repub-
llcan regime Los Angeles Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

No efficient member ~ tho pollc. de-
psrt'nsnt need fear the creation OF a com
mission 10 control IL. Men who do their
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

duty faithfully viii he secure in their
positions and also certain OF promotion
when their worthiness Of Il is establish
ed.