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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01

The death of Mrs. Ka.harine STAN
ton, which occurred at Whitney's $
Point Monday night. came as a most
cruel blow to the many relatives and
friends in this borough. Mrs. Stanton
was well known throughout town,
having lived in the borough for a.
period comprising mony years prior
to making her home at Whitney's
Point.
She is survived by one son and two
daughters. who are DR.. William STAN
ton. of Philadelphia: Mrs. Connolly, OF
Green Ridge. and Miss Grace Stanton.
who lived with the deceased at Whit
ney's Point. The funcra! occurred yes
terday afternoon with impressive ser
vices. Among those who attended
from this borough were Miss Jessie
Wagner and William Potter, of Green
Ridge and Blakelv streets, and Mr..
and Mrs. Robert p. Savage, of Green
Ridge street,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
ANOTHER COUNTRY DANCE.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Division No.
1. Ancient Order Of Hibernians are maxi
Ing arrangements for a country dance
at Mears' hall on Wednesday eve ring
February H. A prize will be given TO
the best dressed couple with the least
disguise. A cake walk will be feature
of the event.
The committee of arrangements con-
sists of Mrs. Martin Moran. Mrs. p. j..
Moran, Mrs. McMann, Mrs. NJ. L. Mo.
ran. Misses Melinda Aller, Nellie Rid
dell, Name Gavin, Mary McHugh. Julia
Lamb, Nora Gerrty, Katherine Healey,
Nellie Griffin, Sarah Duffy, Sarah Nc
Andrew, Miss Slattery, Miss Gallagher
and Miss Hogan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
Solid Gold Watches and Genuine
Diamonds with Tong Tina Tea
at l27 Penn Ave-, Scranton Pa.

The Boston Tea Party have leased
the store, No. 127 Penn avenue, for the
purpose of placing before the public
their delicious Tea. Tong Tina Tea
has come to stay and will soon be the
peoples choice. With each can the
purchaser receives some article of jew
clry, the value of which is regulated
by the amount of tea purchased. The
articles of jewelry consist of solid
gold watches, genuine diamonds, ru-
bies ouals pearls and many other ar
ticles too numerous to mention. Fol
lowing is a partial list of names Of
purchasers and what they received:
Mr.. William Davis visiting in the
city got with his $500 orders $4,000 in
cash and lady's solid gold watch set
with genuine diamonds; Mrs. Walter
Williams, of Nicholson, an elegent
horse brooch; Matthew Golden.
fireman Excelsior Hose house, residence
3l6 Oak ST., a gents watch, American
movement; VIM. ID. Roberts, engineer
on D., l.. & w. II. r., Stroudsburg, Pa.
Green ST., gents hunting case watch
James Ward, works at Hyde Park
mines. res. 32S Quay ave, an open
face watch beautifully enGraved; r..
Brownell. carpenter, res, 32O Fig ST., q
gents watch; John ii. Jones, 534 Brom-
ley ave, works at Pine Brook mines,
q solitaire diamond ring; Chas. +. Fa-
gen. ast. for Brush Mfr, got with his
$1,000 orders S45.0o in cash and gen.
uine diamond stud.
How can this be done? Simnly by
putting the expense of two years ad-
vertising in ninety days, after which
time these choice teas will be sold same
place, price and quantity, but without
the prizes. Watch papers for new list
of names every day.
All mail orders, when accompanied
by cash or draft, will be promptly at
tended to. Open evenings till 500 p.
M; Saturday, 1000 p. m. Price, single
can. 81: cans, $500; l3 cans, $1,000.
Lady clerks in attendance.
BOSTON TEA PARTY,
~ l27 Penn avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
NORTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Officers for the Excelsior Dramatic
Club Elected-Funeral of
Mary Edwards.

The Excelsior Dramatic club held a
meeting in their rooms last sunday
afternoon. The following officers wer"
elected for the ensuing year: Prcsi-
dent. James Murphy: vice president,
j. T.. Golden; financial secretary. Dan
iel +. Healy: recording secretary. g.
j. LOTUS treasurer. Thomas New
comb; librarian. j. J. Barrett; SER
geant t-arms. j. J. !}pland.
On March l6 the club will produce
"CaGtain Jack, or the irish Outlaw"
an interesting drama. Cor the benefit
of Division No. IL. Ancient Order OF
Hibernians.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
TYPHOID IN THE DELAWARE
Trenton Will Continue to Suffer from
Polluted Stream.

Trenton, y. j., Jan. 3l.-Dr. Henry
Mitchell, secretary Of the state board
of health, has submitted a report on
the condition of the Delaware river
water, which was analyzed at the sug-
gestion of the Trenton board of health.
The ANALYSIS shows that there are im>
ourties in the water, and that while
1t is used in Trenton for drinking and
cooking purposes there will be out
breaks of typhoid.
The board found that garbage is
dumped into the Delaware river from
scows at EastOn and that at Lambert
vile refuse matter is dumped along
the river bank and drains into the
river. The pollution was found to he
ther up the river.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
KEYSER VALLEY HOSE co.

Contractor p. ]. McArdrew has been
awarded the contrac, for the erection
Of the new building VIII; ii I'll, Kayser
Valley Hose company will occupy on
Jackson street in the Twenty-first
ward. The structure will ne two-stor-
les high. The ground .ioor viii be c.
cupied with the app plratus and horses,
and the second floor as meeting room
and for social purposes.
Work on the building will be COM
menced in few days The company
recently received 425 fee OF new cot
ton hose and will respona to all alarms
in that vicinity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
N.rBS OF NEWS.

AT Hotel Best parlors the Fourteen
Friends will meet in regular session
this evening. The officers who We're
elected at the last meeting, will be in
stalled and the presence of every MEM
ber is requested.
1'he Pleasure club, Of Moltke castle,
knights Of the Golden Eagle. will con-
duct their annual masquerade bali or
February &.
Mrs. William lieinwich, of Maple
street, on Sunday celebrated her sixty
sixth birthday in perfect health. Dur
ing the day her children and grand
children gathered at the family home
and extended their CONGRATULATIONS,
wishing the aged lady many happy re-
turns of the day,
Mrs. stephen $. Spruks, Of Cedar ave-
nue., is recovering from a serious ILL
ness.
The ninth girl arrived yesterday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Heinvich, of 627 Irving avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Rev. j. Is. Sweet. pastor of the Simp-
son Methodist Episcopal church, Off
cated at the funeral OF the late John
W. Sanders yesterday morning. The
services were conducted at the house
on South Seventh street and the re-
mains were taken to Clark's Summit.
where intermcn, was made yesterday
afternoon.
a military burial will be accorded
the late John Armenian this afternoou.
He was a prominent member of Lieu
tenant Ezra S. Griffith post and an
eX-member of the Thirteenth reGi-
ment The services will be conducted
at the Washburn street Presbyterian
churCh a: o'clock by Rev. J. l.. Mof-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
FRED HARTNOLI.,S BENEFIT.

Last evening Washington hall was
the scene of a brilliant and merry
company. the occasion being the bene.
fit social given Frederick Hartnoil.
Seldom has the hal! been so profuscly
decorated as last evenings guests saw
it. and with music furnished by Wah-
lers brothers the evening was passei
in a most pleasant manner.
The committee strove hard TO make
the AFFAIR a social and financial suc-
cess and they succeeded.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. J. l.. Rea, of Sandcrson avenue,
has returned from an extended visit
at East Berlin, Pa.
The Telephone company Is extend
ing their wires up Monsey avenue to
Sunset avenue.
Mrs. l. Shafer. of Mortrose, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Il. Toorc, Of Ca
puuse avenue.
Alexander Medium, of Richmond
avenua. is entertaining his nephew.
Alexander Law. jr., of Aberdeen, Scot
land. Mr.. Law is on a pleasure trip
to this country.
Last evening about ; o'clock 4 small
bay horse attached to /; light covered
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
MANAGER BURR RESIGNS.

Charles A. Burr, of Madison avenue,
who has been manager of the w. r.
Smith Store company IN North Main
avenue for the past twenty years. has
rendered his resignation to the Fuller
Coal company. who at present conduct
the general store.
The store is conducted III conjunction
with the Mt. Pleasant colliery ard
when the Fuller company purchased
the mine they also assumed control Of
the store business. Mr.. Puir has been
succeeded by a. G. rw;,chell.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
FUNERAL NOTICES.

The funeral of Mary. the little
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William J.
Edwards. was held this afternoon at
? O'Clock from their home on Spring
street, and was largely attended. The
services We're conducted by Rcv. J.
\. Evans. Interment at Washburn
street cemetery. The pall-bearers
were: Oliver f.. Powell Robert
Thomas, Reese ana Silas Evans.
Th, funeral of Peter Maloney will
be held tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock. The remains will be taken to
the Holy Rosary church, where a high
mass of requiem will be celebrated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
a PLEASANT EVENING.

Through the kindness of Outside
Foreman q. :. Decker. Il very pleas
ant trip through the Cayugt mines
was Tuesday evening enjoyed by ii
party of young people composed OF
James Hartwell, Fred Thomas. Il. r..
Gould, Charles Lurens. Fred Gould,
Miss Maud Shumway. Miss Gussie Boz
Sardus, Miss Ella Walters, Miss Mar
garet Gould.
All the points of interest were viewed
by them and an exceedingly pleasant
time was spent. Flashlight pictures
were taken and then at 10 O'Clock the
crowd was hoisted to the surface and
lett Tor home
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Distressing Case Of John p. Kaub,
of 627 Cedar Avenue, Reported
to Mrs. Duggan.

distressing case of sickness and
poverty was reported to Mrs. Duggan,
of the Associated Charities, the fore
part of this week John p. kaub an
aged man, with his fifteen -vcar-olG
daughter, lived in the basement ui
62I Cedar avenue. When Mrs. Dug
gan arrived on the scene Kaub was
lying in bed suffering from dropsr
and tn all appearance the disease had
reached the advanced stage.
No visible means of support were ap-
parent and Mrs. Duggan had the sick
man removed to Lackawanna hospital
for treatment. The girl was takcn
care of by Rev. Peter Christ and
placed in an institution.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
TICKET NO. 929S WON.

Electric City commardery. No. IL,
knights of Malta. conducted Draw
ing In Masonic hall last evening for an
upright piano, which was won by tick
ct No. 929S. held by Thomas H. Jones,
of Isl Everett avenue.
The thirteenth ticket drawn from the
wheel by Miss Vorhis was the lucky
coupon. During the evening graphic.
phone selections were rer dered under
the direction of Isaac Daniels The
committee in chara-e " the drawing
were Meredith Jones, NJ. -. Diinmjck,
Thomas Thomas AMI Arthur Evans.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH FAIR.

a musical and literary entertainment
was enjoyed by large crowd at St.
Patrick's church fair last evening when
a delegation from North Scranton were
in attendance.
The programme consisted of recita-
tions by Geraldine Phillips, and vo-
cal solos by Loretta Jennings. Rhoda
Clarke, William Lynott and William
+. Burke. John Larkin, Of Van Buren,
avenue, and Miss Sweeney. of Lafay-
cite street won the door prize Tuesday
evening
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
Personal MENTION.

Rev. VI. Il. DGnlan is in New York
city, where he will spcnd several days.
Earl w. Bishop spent yesterday in
Wayne county.
Miss Louise Hoffman,. % Drinker
street, is the guest of friends i'm Phll-
dclphia
Victor Pinkney. who has been visit
ing his parents. Mr. and Mrs. II. Pink
ncy. on Bloom street, Tor tho past two
weeks. has returned to his duties AZ
San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
MILES M'DONALD KILLED.

News reached this borough ycsier-
day of an accident. which occurred at
Washington, n. j.. in which Miles Me-
Donald, well known and popular
young man of this place, was instant
ly killed on the Delaware. Lackawanna
ad Western railroad. while engaged at
his duties as brakeman.
Deceased is a sor Of Patrick McDon-
aid. of East Drinker street. The re-
mains were brought to the hcme in
this borough yesterday. The funeral
arrangements will be made Ia:ei.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
DAYS DOINGS In
DUNhORE BOROUGH
DEATH OF MRS. STANTON AT
wHITNEY's POINT, N. Y.

Funeral Took Place Yesterday and
Was Attended by Several Persona
from This Place-Miles Mcdonald
Killed at Washington, N. $50.
cial for the Benefit of Frederick
Hartnoll Was q Success Ladies'
Auxiliary, A. o. H., Will Hold q
Social Tonight - Personal Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
FUNERAL OF MRS. DOrD.

The remains Of the late Mrs MiCha el
Doud were borne from the family resi-
dence on South NanRuren avenue to
st. Patrick's church yesterday morn
ing. where Rev. j. ]. Rudy celebrated
a high mass of requiem. \ large dele
CATION from the Ladies' Catholic Bene
volert association was in attendance.
The pall-bearers We're. John Tighe,
William Farrell Henry Cdrmor. Rich
ard McHale. Thomas Jordan and
Michael Stapleton. Interment was
made in the Cathedral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
why DON'T y TRY ITP

Don't YOU know Il slight cough may
Nrove serious later. Procrastinaton at
such a. time Is the very worst thing that
can happen. Rivulcts become rivers
arorns oaks. and an ordinary cough often
leads to lung trouble. DI'FOl' RS
FRENCH TAR Is what you want. 1t is
tried and true. For sale at q. W. Jen-
kins, Druggist. l0l S. Main avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
OBITUARY

Mrs. Thomas Grady. of lois East Drink
er street, Dunnlore, died yesterday morn
ing at the home Of her son, y. j. Grady.
after an Illness of the last few months.
She was an old and well known resident
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
We NEVER
ADVER7|SE,,,,, ,,,,,

That VIII CHI we cannot perform to the letter and so
deem it advisable to friends aud patrons
that while sizes, colors aud weaves still complete
and just described when the sale was first an
nouuced the indications that within couple of
days the breaking point will be reached aud prices
will not be lowered one single point further than they
stand now The reasons for quick buying too
apparent to need enforcement.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01

Pea Coal $l.25 a Ton Delivered
to South Side, central city and centra,
Hyde Park. Address orders to ]. r.
Sharkey. 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66S3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
a WORD
OF WARMING

Our unique three-price sale OF Ladies' High. Class
Winter and Early Spring Jackets has reached sue.
far beyond our expectations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
EVENTS OF DAY IN
WEST SCRANTON
MICHAEL F. CULKIN INJURED
IN BRIGGS SHAFT.

While Engaged in Laying Tracks a
Fall of Roof Occurred and Injured
Him About the Head and Body.
Several other Accidents - Drawing
for o. Piano in Masonic Hall--En-
tertainment at st. Patrick's Fair.
Other Matters of General Interest
to West Side Readers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
Health Guarantee

Get bottle Of Hostetter's Stomach Bit.
ters from any druggist. twill cure your
weak stomach. The Bitters Is for consti-
patton, indigestion, dyspepsia. bilious
ness, nervousness and all diseases arising
from weak digestion. 1t has been known
all over the country for the past fifty
years as the Cnnqueror of Dyspepsia.
Sec that a Pr,va Revenue stamp
covers the neck Of the bottle.
Il Makes Hostetter's
D;ob plood Stomach
hlGA DlVVu 8itterS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01
General Correa Dead.

Madrid, Jan. si.-Sieneral Correa, for
nerly minister of war, Is dead.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-01

Of Sport lill and large number Of
friends mourn her death.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-23
SOUTH PORTLAND.

Capt. John r. French OF the Quarter
masters department of the regular army,
has been ordered to Fort Prehle to take
charge Of the construction Of buildings,
etc.
Chalres W. Gordon, Jr., was moving
his family yesterday from jefferson street
to tenement in the Cole house ON saw
yer street.
Bark Alice Reed was ON the marine
railway yesterday for an overhauling.
william Gardiner of broadway. travel
ing salesman for the +, T. Burrowes
Screen company, is visiting his family in
south Portland. He has just returned
from n southern trip.
BayaIyi Lodge. X. of p, will work the
second rank Thursday evening.
The assessors of the city were working
yesterday on Sawyer street property.
Austin Fitzgerald, whose business is in
Massachusetts, Is visiting at his home on
School street
1t is rumored that james Elliott will
soon enter the employ of the Conant Ma
chine works in Portland.
DIR. f. /. Brown, who has been on a
fishing trip at the Rangeley lakes for the
past few days, has returned home.
A. A. Cole, who has been ON the sick
lis, for some time past, spent yesterday
at the Manter farm.
The South Portland High school nine
will play the Portland Highs at Ligonia
this afternoon.
The social club will give "haiyl times
social" at the home Of Miss Nina Griggs,
Friday evening. All sorts of old clothes
will be worn.
Mr.. Edward Bangs of South Portland
visited friends in Gorham Monday.
Mrs George W. York and daughter,
who have been visiting here, have re-
turned to their home in Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-23

treasurer of the board of trustees, Charles
b. Harding of the official board and b. L..
Harmon, secrstary.
Rev. En- Colby. South street. form
or popular Methodist preacher, now "
years and months old, his many friends
will I've pleased to learn he is in very
good health and is able To work some
in his garden and enjoys life well. Mr.
and Mrs Colby reside I'm our village.
Hon. W J. Corthell, principal of Cor
ham Normal school, and Miss stone, Miss
Pickett. Miss Andrews and Miss Walker,
assistant teachers. returned Monday eve
ming from a meeting of New England
Teachers council held in Boston Satur-
day
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-23
RAILROAD WATCHES.

The kind that win pass Inspection. We carry
the largest stock Of r. r. Washes lust the
right Kind at the lowest prices, and We VIII
give you time to pay for them. MckhNNE.f,
fHE JEWELkR, Monument So, tepxAau
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-23
WOODFORDS.

An artificial stone walk is to be placed
around the premises of Mrs. Nevens at
the corner of Woodford and Nevens
street. The walk is to be laid commenc-
ing at the top of the steps leading up
from the sidewalk, along past the front
and extending to the rear of the house.
The ladies circle of the Woodfortis
Congregational church are to hold their
annual strawberry festival and entertain
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-23
PORTLAND SAVINGS BANK.
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the corporstorS OF
Portland savings Bank VIII be held az tho
Banking rooms on Wednesday, the 25rd OF
May. at 10 O'Clock a. NJ, for the purposes specl-
nettn the charter aud required by the statutes
EDWARD A. MOVES. sec,y;
May Il, 1900. myi5dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-23

MORT PRRBLE, Me-, May 10. l9O1--"Sealed
Il proposals in trlplicate for constructing
sewer system al this post, Will be received mere
until II NJ. May 29,n 1909. u. s. reserves
right TO reject or accept any or all proposals
or any part thereof. Information furnished on
Application. Envelopes containing proposals
Will be endorsed Proposals for Constructing
sewef System" addressed 10 G. J. BAILEY,
or. MIR, nay ?2.23,24,26
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-23
CAUCUS.

The Republicans of Falmouth are requested
10 ulset All the Town House op Thursday the
21th Of May. ct 400 O'Clock In the Sltef1oop 70
choose three delegates I'd attend the Rephbll
can County Convention 10 Pc held IN Portland.
June ilti Also TO cboose delegates to the
State 06hvsniion to be hsld lp Bangor. June 27th
Per Order
TOWN COMMITTEE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-23
ISLAND NOTES.
The season BEGINNING to Assume n
summerlike Aspect.

With the quick approach of june and
the change of time tables ON the various
lines of the Casco Bay Steamboat com
pany, which took place this week, TO say
nothing of the change of weather, island
ers are now making things snug at their
city homes, and one by one their island
homes are becoIuina inhabited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-23
SMITH PHOTO CO.,
Land and Two Houses at Auction.

The real estlte formerly owned and occupied
by H. II. Buruha,n aI 1916 Congress st, Pcrt-
land, will be sold At public auction, on
the premises. on saturday, the 10Th day OF May.
A. D. 1903 at 80 clock y. NJ. The properly
consists of about 1000 feet OF laudand two
houses and is well situated for renting.
For terms and des rlption call on:
Z. . BAILEY & Co.. Aucu0neers w. q. Chap
man 500 Congress ST. l.. NJ. Webb. 9s TX
chan 20 ST., agents for the owners. apr21eodtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-23
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-13
THE BECkHAM MILITIA.
Democratic Governor VIII Soon Have Z
Formidable Force.

Democratic Governor VIII soon Have .
Formidable Force.
FRANKFORT. Ky, March l3.-Adju-
tant General John Il. Castleman arrived
here at 10 Il. III. and has been III confer
ence with Governor Beckham and other
leaders since that hour. The organiza-
ton of the new state guard under Beck
ham and Castlcman is proceeding. Sew.
eral companies in the state guard as
originally constituted, have gone over
70 b. ckham and it is understood that
the new company organized here and
the companies enlisted at Louisville and
other points in the state will be mus
tered in at once. The plans for the or
unnization of the state guard are being
perfected in anticipation Of the passage
Of tho Triplctt resolution in tho house.
authorizing General Castleman to arm
and equip militia recognizing Beck
ham as fiovernor. and carrying the spe'
cial appropriation Of 100000 to put II
into effect.