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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
The Court Doings.

In the case of Schnadt VS.. Kirkman
the jury found for the defendent
assessing damages at s25.75.
Divorces were granted Frank
Wheeler VS.. Della Wheeler, and to
Jennie Loomis against Arthur Loomis,
the custody of the minor child Winnie
LOOMS is given to Mrs. Loomis; and
Mrs. Jeanette Mershon is granted a
divorce against Il. v. Mershon and is
restored to her maiden name Jeanette
Owen. The application of Mrs.
De Camp against Vim. DE Camp con-
tinued.
In the case of d. S. Miller VS..
William, John and Ben Briefly was
decided in favor of Miller who was
given Judgment of s23.25 with costs of
suit.
The following permits were granted
to Edward L. Tomas for the period of
ten years unless sooner revoked; to
VIM. Connolly for period of ten
years unless sooner revoked; to DIR.
u. j. Clemmer for the period of ten
years and to ]. G. Love for the period
! of ten years unless sooner revoked. A
bond of ST. 900 is requiredin each case.
/! Cresco Union Savings Bank obtained
a judgment and decree of foreclosure
against A. d. and Ellen M. Armstrong
for $4,72O.45 interest I per cent.
attorneys fee $500 and for costs.
James Hendricks obtained Judgment
against w. B. Webster for s., $50 and
costs, interest per cent.
In case of M. F. Bigley VS.. Alice ].
Harris, Anna G. Harris and Simon w.
Harris, minors, decree to be entered
as prayed for.
In case of Kellogg Co VS.. Kenyon
defendent given 30 days to answer.
In case of Ada G. Macarthur VS. Adri-
an G. McCulloch etal, a decree cor
recting description in deed as prayed,
Deed ordered recorded as originally
executed.
InL. S. ST. John VS. j. p. Kennedy,
ct al, decree was granted against all
defendants, at plaintiff IS cost.
Inc. III. & L. j. Mccormick VS. Mi
chael o 'Brien and John P O'Brien,
garnishee, John P. O'Brien as adj
ministrator was ordered to hold all
moneys belonging to Michael O'Brien
until further ordered by the court.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
DESTROYED by COMMANDMENT.
French Consul Reports Nreeking {
American Consulate at Tientxin.

Consul Reports Wrecking of
American Consulate at Tientxin.
Paris. June IS The French con-
sui in China telegraphs. under date af
Friday. June 90. as follows:
The Chinese have bombarded the
,Titntsin concessions and have destroyed
..hc American consulate
q a dispatch received here from the
French consul. NJ. Francois. sent from
Yunnan-l'u under date of Sunday.
June II. expresses fear of an insurrec-
ton against he mandarins in Yunnan
Sen. owing to apprehensions of a war.
He explains that this is the reason why
he is detained.
Another telegram, dated Wednesday,,
June 20 announces that the mandaIins
had reestabished tranquility in Mong-
Use and that the situation in Yunnah-
Sen was unchanged. 1t was added that
two Europeans from the latter place
had succeeded in reaching Mong-Tse
without having encountered great OBJ
stac!es. and that four Chinese convict
ed of participating in the burning of
church and FIVE European houses.
June l6. had been executed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
nnnl,ers EIect OMcers.

The fourteenth annual convention of
the Iowa Bankers association, held in
Des Moines, elected the following off
GERS for he ensuing year: President,
L. h. IInNford, of Cherokee; vice pres
ident. c. ID. Mills. of Sioux Rapids; sec
rotary. j. NJ Dinwiddie. of Cedar Rap
ids; treasurer, L. L. Harlan, of Harlan.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
The Kansas City Times thinks the

The Kansas City Times thinks the
republican carpet baggers caught
stealing in Cuba will doubtless contri-
butte part of their theiying to Han
mas slush fund, believing that if the
boss wins out in the election, they
will escape the penitentiary.
The Des Moines Ners says ''no move
has been made to buy sword for Gen.
Otis" Gen. Otis fights his BATTLES
with typewriter hence sword
would not be an appropriate gift.
The Cedar Rapids Republican says
too many little and incompetent men
have been slipping into Office, which
is fact and mainly through the re-
publican machine.
The Repositories governor is a
necessity for both Taylor and the re-
publican party.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Receives the Entire Vote of the Dele.
gates on First Ballot.

Philadelphia, June 22.-President McKin-
ley was unanimously renominated for
president of the United States by the
republican national convention at las
o'clock yesterday. and an hour and ten
minutes later Gov. Theodore Roosevelt. of
New York, was unanimously selected to
stand beside him in the coming battle.
The scenes attending the selections We're
tumultuous. Such unanimous demonstra-
lions in honor of the nominees of ma
tional convention have never been equaled
perhaps in the history of politics in this
country. 1t was love feast. jubilee. a
ratification meeting.
Senator Foraker of Ohio made the NOM
mating speech, and at his reference to
the leader of the party. the successes al
ready achieved by him and the grave re-
sponsibilities now being carried forward
by him, the applause was frequent end
long-continued. But 1t remained for his
closing sentence, for the first time men
tioning William Mckinley by name as
the nominee, to electrify the great multi
tude. Pandemonium broke loose. For
mer tempests of enthusiasm paled before
this cyclone of sound and movement
At the conclusion of his remarks Gov.
Roosevelt. Senator Thurston (Neb.) and
Gov. Mount of Indiana made short adj
n
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
PRINCE TuAN AT HEAD.
Takes Command of Chinese Army and
Makes Dire Threats.

Makes Dire Thrents.
Shanghai. June 25.-Prince Tuan has
taken charge as general in chief. after
Diminishing Young La. a nephew of the
emperor, the former commander in
chief. Prince Tuan gave notice that he
would march to Tientsin and sweep
out the handful of foreigners there.
AT daylight on the morning of June
81, he attacked the settlements at ITEM
tsin with artillery and the best foreign
drilled troops. The Chinese army had
about As krupps. They managed to
burn the United States consulate. The
warehouses and the Standard Oil COM
panys premises are believed to have
escaped. Though the situation is
grave, the Chinese have not occupied
Tientsin
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Prominent Traveller Dead.

]. B. Gaylord, the man who helped to
purchase Barnum's white elephant, and
who has probably Travelled more than
any other man in the state of Iowa,
died at the residence of his brother-in-
law in Independence. Mr.. Gaylord had
spent most of his life in travelling and
gathering from all countries and eli
mates attractions for shows.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Legations SIN Hold out.

The latest news from Picking ema-
mating from authentic sources is to the
effect that there is no change in the
situation. This is understood to mean
that the legations still hold out. The
Chinese have surrounded them, but do
not dare to make another attack. Ap-
parentiy they hope to starve out those
who have taken refuge there.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
National Educational Association. Charles
ton, s. c., July 7-13, 1000.

For this great annual gathering of
our nations educators the Chicago
Great Western Ry will on July 2-Ssell
round trip excursion tickets to,
Charleston, S. c., good going July
10th and good to return up toandi
Including Sept. L, 1900. Round trip
rate one fare plus $500 for member
ship. For further information inquire
of any Great Western Agent or address
+. III. Lord, G.. p. & t. A., 113 Adams
St, Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Tommy,s Aversion.

Tommy, let me help you to some
Of this new dish. It's called"
"Never mind what it's called, auntie.
Is 1t health food?"
no"
"Then I'll take some."- Chicago
Tribune,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
r AIKEN Up.

Came to my place, Sec. 81, New Ore
gon twp, May "a, a red heifer with
white spots. Owner will please call
and pay costs and remove his property
silva +. w. JIRAK.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Vote was Unanimous.

Chairman Lodge then called for the
vote, after which he said: 1.-THE total
vote cast is $50. William Mckinley has
received $50 votes. 1t is a unanimous vote
and the chairman declares that William
Mckinley is your nominee for the presi-
dency for the term beginning March 4.
1901" Now again pandemonium broke
loose in one swelling chorus of enthusiasm
for the candidate
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
National Democratic Convention Kansas
CITY July 4, 1900,

CITY, July T, IJUU.
For this important convention you
want to take the Chicago Great Wes-t
teon Ry. to Kansas City on account of
its excellent facilities and unsurpas-
sed accommodations. Only one fare
for round trip. Tickets on sale July 2,
3 and 4th, good to return until July
9th. For further information inquire
of any Agent of the Chicago Great
Western or address +. I'll. Lord, &. p.
and T. A. ll3 Adams ST. Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
woicott,s Address.

WOicotts Address.
The address of Senator Wolcott. which
followed. lasted an hour and ten minutes.
1t was u keynote speech. covering the
legislation which had been placed on the
statute books and its deepest note was
the prosperity of this country and the
legislation which had made its continue
tion possible If the present administra-
ton was continued in power. That was
the theme to which the demonstrations
of the convention chung.
Mr.. Wocott received many hearty hand
shakes from those about him. and then
turned to the business of the conyen-
ton. announcing the long list of score
taries and officials previously agreed up
on.
Rev. Edgar NJ. Levy. who delivered the
Invocation at the first republican conven-
ton in this city A years ago. Tuesday.
! white-haired and feeble, delivered a BEN
edction upon the convention.
| The whole convention arose to receive
his blessing, and then, at exactly three
/; o'clock, the convention adjourned until
noon Wednesday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
For Sale.

A 3 inch Lansing wagon, second
hand, but in excellent shape. Enquire
at the Carriage Uph0lStering and Paint
Shop, west of Wetherbee's livery barn.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
N kinney AND ROOSEVELT
With Great Enthusiasm the Repub
lican Convention Makes This
the National Ticket.
BOTH WERE CHOSEN on FIRST BALLOT.
The Selections Were Unanimous, No
ator Hanna NEGLECTED. Chairman
of National Commissioning
of the Daily Proceedings.

Philadelphia. June 2o.-chairman Hanna
surveyed an imposing spectacle when he
called the twelfth republican national
convention to order in the Export ex-
position building in West Philadelphia
at 1895 Tuesday. In the valley below
him were crowded the 1880 delegates and
alternates. and stretching away to the
four corners of the immense hall were
endless vistas of people rising in terraced
seats to the walls. He looked into the
faces of fully $1,000 men and women.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
ROOSEVELT FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Hero of San Juan Hill Named as Me-
Kinley,s Thinning Mate.


Mr.. Lodge then announced that the call
of states would proceed for nominations
for the vice presidency. Alabama gave
way to Iowa, and Col. Late Young, one
of the Iowa delegates at large, and ed
itor of the Des Moines Capital, was
recognized. Col. Young was in Cuba at
the time Roosevelt led his gallant rough
riders up San Juan hill, and his reference
to the governors campaign was eloquent
and touching.
The demonstration which followed the
announcement of Col. Young of Gov.
Roosevelt as the candidate of the young
men of the country. who represented their
desires and their ambitions and embodied
their patriotism and Americanism, was
not second to that accorded the presi-
dents name.
Senator Depew brought out storm of
mingled laughter and applause. He pic
tured Teddy" as the child of Fifth av-
enue, the cultured product of Harvard,
the cowboy of the plains, the vitalizing
force in marshaling the American ships
to overwhelm the Spaniards, the i'm
petuous leader at Santiago and San Juan,
and the idolized governor of the Empire
state.
Received Every Vote.
Partial order was restored. and the roll
call proceeded, each delegation as called
casting their votes for Roosevelt unani-
mously.
At the conclusion of the call, Chairman
Lodge announced that Gov. Roosevelt had
received 92s votes. one delegate in the con-
vention not voting. This delegate was
Gov. Roosevelt himself, who refrained
from voting with the New York delega-
ton.
Chairman Lodges announcement that
Gov. Roosevelt had been nominated for
vice president evoked burst of applause
that fairly shook the great steel-girdled
| hu{ldinp a jfS foundations
Convention Adjourns.
The serious work of the convention was
| now practically over, and only a few de-
| tails remained to be performed. A resolu-
| ton by Gen. Grosvenor was agreed to for
| an official print of the convention pro-
| ceedings and reprint of the proceedings
OF four years ago. Another resolution en-
powered the national committee to fill
| vacancies on the committee. On motion
| of Col Dick, Senator Lodge was placed
at the head of the committee to notify
the president of his nomination. and Sen.
ator Wolcott at the head of the commit.
tee to notify the vice presidential nom
inee.
Resolutions of thanks to Mr.. Lodge ant
to Mr. Wolcott for their able services a.
presiding officers were unanimously adopt
ed; also thanks to Mayor Ashbridge. O
| Philadelphia, for the hospitality of tn,
city and to all officials of the Convention
This closed the work. and at 2:la. on mo
ton of Serene Payne. of New York. TIN
republican convention of 1900 adjourne.
sine die.
Hanna Again Chosen.
{ The national committee met In tn
rooms back of the convention hall imme
diately after the adjournment of the con
> vention. AS soon as the committee wa
assembled Senator Hanna was nominated
; and reelected chairman for the next fou
yaarS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Pasturaoe.

Is acres of good grass and living
stream of spring water and plenty
and horses. Call on
eff N. B. WHEELER.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
yoI KETTELER SAFE.
German Ambassador at Picking Not
Killed us Reported.

Berlin. June %. - The Chinese min
lister here. Lu-IIai-Houan, Saturday
informed The foreign office that the
German minister at Peking. Baron
Won Ket;c.er, who, it was reported,
had been l.ll.ed by Boxers, was safe
and Wei.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
A DfmcuIt Rule.

"a bird that can sing but won't sing
Should be made to sing" his part:
The man that can't sing but that will sing
Should be stopped right at the start.
II
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

Chairman Hanna at 1896 called the con-
vention to order. The prayer was then
offered. Col. Dick then stepped forward
and read the formal call for the conven-
ton. After the reading of the call Mr..
Hanna delivered his address of welcome.
He spoke In part as follows:
In bidding you welcome" he began, II
Rlso wish to congratulate you on the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
WRECKED BEYOND REPAIR.
Fate of the Chinese Empire in Hand
of the Powers,

London. June %. = Special dis
patches from Shanghai dated 1890 p.
M. Friday give additional, details of
the bombardment of T1entsin. It is
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

Mrs. Snobington-We had meant to
call long before this, really, but with
the best intentions. somehow, we al
ways kept putting off the evil day
Punch.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
1yhe price ~ Ead..

Jane buys old things continually;
On new ones. too, she's bent;
And 'twixt these crazes. as you see,
She never has a cent.
Chicago Record.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
HANNA Again Chosen

The national committee met in the
rooms back of the convention hall imme-
diately after the adjournment of the con-
vention. AS soon as the committee was
assembled Senator Hanna was nominated
and reelected chairman for the next four
years
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
CREsCO MARKETS
(Corrected each iasue. ,

For Sale.
2 dwellings, business places, and
one of the best farms in Howard
county. All very desirably located.
G. +. MILLER.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Concentrating at New Chwnng.

COncentratinG Mt New ChwnnE.
Chefoo, June 25.-A dispatch from
New-Chwang (at the head of the gulf of
Liao-Tung) says:
Foreigners are concentrating here.
The British consul has telegraphed for a
gunboat. but has received no reply. The
port Is apparently left under Russian
protection. Russian troops are arriving
from Port Arthur and the north. The
residents are safe and business is not
likely to be seriously lnterfered with"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Received Every Vote,

Chairman Lodges announcement that
Gov. Roosevelt had been nominated for
vice president evoked burst of applause
that fairly shook the great steel-girdled
building to its foundations
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
m,KINLEY RENoMINArED.

After adopting the platform the con
vention adjourned to ten o'clock this
morning.
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REPORTS FROa PRE- ORIA.

Pretoria, Sa.u day NJ en- 81 =
There has been heavy isaas.& os "eea
Brauc.orl aud Bio-m 'n;=ln sae
WsSker>srocn sad z saei ccsns.a d IS
attacked 7 200 B-,',so aud d.ove thea
back win heavy tuss.
According 30 the rep'r's of tue
wouoded wbo have arrived here, dgh.
ing OCCURRED al, aioue 'ee iioe iae
federal troops oeld D,sit'ons On the side
aud top OF the moun:aia, white 7oe
British pasieioos we're m zoe opposite
side o: tbe bill. The Biel-a casrsed
repeatedly but we're repai.4d
TIE iasost reports sag saa: the fed
erals we're uore ;han haIdiag fae':
owo out the 6asI result o' ne 1zn''
ing - DOT kpown orre. Tue federal
loss vas niue killed aud @"uao"d
R ports from Brand:o't, received
later. s,ate sba, 2 900 ,ede7a;- attacked
900 BRUSH successfully ou: bat
IS 600 British rein:orcemro's arrived
aod tie federals were campea 70
retiee. after poo,snshg tue 8 "sa
severely The feder>l loss, acc dog
30 thssa reports. was Sigh.
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QUEEN VICTORIA
IN IRELAND.
Enters Irish Capital for First
Time in Thirty.Nine
Years.

Dublin. April 4, IL As NJ
Queen Victoria landed in ireland
this morning for the first time in SO
years TIE Decentralization from the
royal yacht was accomplished at
ii 80. The commander of the forces
in Ireland, the Duke of Connaugbt,
the Lord Lieut. Earle Cadogan and
their STATS greeted her majesty and
the ride from Kingstown to Dublin
was made in excellent weather No
sooner had the queen arrived at the
vice regal lodge and lupched than
she drove out again in Phoenix park
being much cheered
Before landing the queen, who
looked remarkably we'll, asked for a
bunch of shamrock These were
secured and throughout the day
she wore them pinned on her breast
From the pier at Kingstown to the
royal residence in Phoenix park the
distance is niue miles Crowds lined
the entire distance, but there was
practically no disturbance
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ATTEMPT T0 KILL
PRINCE OF " ALES.
Sensational Attempt at As
sass1n alton in Belgium.

Brussels, Belgium, april A
sensational attempt to assasslnate the
Prince of Wales was made at rail-
road station here today by Sipido, a
young anarchist, who fred two ehote,
but the prince escaped unframed.
The would be assassin was immedl-
ately arrested The train bearing
the prince was just pulling out of
the northern railway station at 3 35
when sipido jumped upon the foot
of the princes saloon Car aimed his
revolver at bis royal bighness and
fred twice Hearing the shots the
station master rushed to the scene
and knocked down Sipido's arm as
the latter prepared TO FIRE a third
shot, while bys:snders rushed up aud
threw themselves oD the prince'e
assa,lant In the confusion, another
man, who was innocent, was seized,
roughly handled and beaten.
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Kentucky Gentlemen Furn.
ish Excitement.

Washington. April 4-There was
an exciting scene in the house today
as the climax OF discussion of the
Kentucky situation wben Mr. Wheel
er, a Kentucky Democrat, and Mr.
Pugb,. a Kentucky Republican, faced
each other from opposite sides of the
main aisle aDd INDUCED in wordy
duel. Mr Pugh charged MIR Wheeler
with misrepresenting certain facts
He was Iaboring under great excite
ment Mr. Wheeler showed admira
BILE temper and though quick to
resent the fancied insult awaited the
disclaimer Of Mr. Pugh There was
an air of suppressed excitement
throughout the debate. 1t was the
first time the subject bad been
broached in the house and intense
interest was manifested The teac
ing was sharp and brilliant
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GAVE UP PURSUIT.

LoOaco, Ap7il 4 4-Geu Col7ille aud
Gen French have given up the move
neut against the Beers east Of Bioeu
fonteio aud have rejcioed the main
army Lord Roberts doubtless deemed
1t vain 10 send from seq TO twelve
thousaod Of his best troops into the
wilderness With field transpcrt 10 the
oi-ectioo e: a righs angle With bis
cbosao lipe CT advance The Beers
base probably moved elsewhere, and If
to ;he southwest Geo Colsilie could as
easily strike them from B'oemsocsein
as by following them up across the
plains These differences still leave the
situation tevildering ior the t'me
being. The enormously superior Brit
,sh forces appear inactive 10 every part
of the var field waiting yes probably
for the accu nuiasion of material for
swift advance on tho Traosyaal frontier
The London military Commentators
ADD the public to soue extent are 'rTi-
,ased and confused by the elsoatioo
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Mccormick. April 4 4-J.mes "
To!oers. whose wife is postmaster at
this place, who was ruu OF. Of .he
county las, spring, returned yesterday
morning and vas waited 90 by bsod
of masked neo last night aod com-
PEELED to leave. He rao from tie bcuse
at the rear while the parieyins was
eoiog 90 10 the froot and made b's
escape Early this morning be cane
1910 soUn aad bought :icket TO
Greenwood acd Immediately disappear
ed. but has slcce been located All
tbe people ssem 10 desire is thas be
does 40, >haC ti,nself TO then They
seem to be determined that be shall not
egaiu reside 10 bis town.
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Senator Tlllman Stirs up the
War Department

Senator Tiiiman has. according to
mis- promise. been stirring up the cffi-
Gals io the war department about the
re-suoplyiug Of the State with teotaee,
esc supplied the volunteer regiments
at the outbresk of th. var WITH Spaic.
He has sent Col Frost the following
lerter be has received f.om Adjutaot
Genera CcrbiD
SIR: Referring TO commaa;cariop
addressed TO you bv Assistant A3ju
:sut Genera! Jchn D Fest. of TIE
State Of Sousa Carolina. eoc!oaios copy
Of oonnuolostico from tae s6jutsn'
general of tia, State. asking that he
war department loan the State of soaih
Carolina certain articles Of eamp equl
page. have the honor go ioform you
that tie letter from Gen Floyd was
duly received and will have toe early
at,oation Of the department..