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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
BOYCE CRAZY!

examination by cthrr surgeons
Royce WAS accepted Tor service be-
cause lt vas almost impossible "a
grt euruetists,
pr. Brown says his theory proved
correct and HoYce proved by his ae-
tIuus after De entered the service
that he was Grassy.
saws pr THROWN He WIS a done
dend of the worst sort and could not
ride a horse, ue made no end ~
trouble tn the army II was ON my
recommendation that he was dis
charged
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09

Plans aud specifications reached
the chamber ~ commerce today call.
ting for the construction ~ 81 car
penter shop At the Puge, sound navy
yard ~ f. ta be itNliax1a feet in
dimensions and must be- eanafrur.
81 - iron. brick and STONE This
amount Appropriated FOR tbs uev
building e $500 Contractors drair
Ing e. hid on the work may ere ths
plans and specification by applying
20 Secretary Mrlkie ~ tho chat ber
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
Beliiuerent Newspaper Man

q. q. Carlson. Swedish newapa
per man. interested in the Vestra
Pnstsn. a local Scandinavian pahli-
cation. was arrested BY 9nic-f
Cummings yesterday Tor creating q
disturbance ia tho office ef that pa
per. tn the sullivan block On First
avenue Sis q Lind. owner 81 the
paper. lodged the complaint
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
REWARD OFFERED
FOR KERNAGHAN
San Francisco Detectives Viii Pay
$3.50 Tor Mans Arrest

Warren Howard KsrnAEhan. the
Ascending cashier - the sunset
Telephone 60. ~ this city. 10 Niiii IN
appFehended In connection with
his cass the Seattle police depart.
msnt today received = circular from
the Harry y Morse Detective agency
81 40 kearny street. san Francisco
asking assistance IN fndinE the man
A reward Of 50 L. offered for HE
arrest. and bis deficiency L. piacei
at fsoe0. An excellent portrait 81
kernaghan accompanies the request
for his arrest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09

TACOMA. wash. Aug 9. = 4
sensation was SPRUNG tn the Royce
case late yesterday when Corones
l. N. Brown recognized iu Eben
Royce. the convicted wife murderer
q crazy man,
nr. Brown Was one 81 the medical
examiners of the Fourth cavalry. lie
says that when Boyee presented
himself az the Preside with an APP
plication for service az a cornetist.
he examined him and found him de-
ranged lie turned him down. \
protest vas sent In and later GA an
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
TEN HURT

PITTSBURGH. Pa Aus. a-Two
sections 81 an excursion train collid
ed a short distance from this city
yesterday.
Eixht passengers ard tive train
men were seriously injured.
Some q these are not expected e
recover
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
THE ROSS HEARING

II is probable that the preliminary
hearing OF Ralph L. Ross. the de-
fauiting revenue stamp clerk. wiiI be
held before Commissioner Bowman
either tomorrow or Monday. Unui
after the hearing Is held Ross
friends VIII not attempt to secure
bail for him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
RETALIAT

,esaels swing idle In the h.rhor,
II Is expected that Wholesalers 20
morrow VIII refuse credit &C. retail
groccrs south OF Market street
whore the majority Of the strikers
reside. No disturbances to-day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
BAPTIZED IN A
BATH TUB

ELGfN. ~. Aug 6.=A common
porcelain bathiuh was pressed int
aerzice er a bsrtismal font in the
sherman hospital yesterday.
p Is Laeuu, whose tifo was in
jeopardy, insisted on baptism by SIM
ueraiap Mrs. Lucas resolved 20 he
hnrfirsd In The same way Rev.
IS Bolton performed the ceremony
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09

SAN FRANCISCO. Aus. a-Ths
,samsters OF street sweeping and
spginkupS cars tolped che striker
yesterday. and the streets aro arg
swept and uusprlnklcd,
Ninety coasters and 50 ieep-watet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09

the gong has started for ths second
round OnlesrH schensman and Nc.
CiurE arrived on the scene. and aft
sr debating all bets on. took hath
principals 70 headquarters. where
they were booked for hghtiux
As they we're getting hall matters
settled az the station. Mrs 0uaudt
arrived on she scene, and another
row was avsrtsd only the quick ac-
ton % Jatlar Grant in neparatiuR
Mrs. Quandt and Smith.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
Geo. n. Brown Not Guilty

Geo. H. Brown, against whom a
warrant VAS sworn out hy the
plumbing inspector "Wednesday. was
found not guilty OF disebryiuR tha
new city ordinance BY Judge George
this afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
THE UMATIllA
LEAVES FRISCO

The umatilia. which has been De.
layed several days ~ the teamstefs
strike IN san Francisco. sailed ycs.
trrday morning from that part Tor
Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09

aie ROUND TniP eHmDREg Sc
t. Al 81 beach and picnic grounds
steamers from Columbia dock daily
at 10. I. 2 4 $40 and Gzia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09

X. Privas yesterday swore gu;
q warrant In Judge Georges court
charging r. Laska with stealing 81
from him
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
No LIQUOR ALLOWED or

"a Al ~ beach. the favofitc picnic
grounds. steamers from Columbia
dock SUNDAY every half-huuf from
. d. m. until T. ~. Fare Use. round
trip children lGc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09

YOU can have the Star mailed 10
your caup address at the same prize
II is delivered IN the city. 25c a
month.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09

Pete Laftas. a Greek confectioner
as arrested BY oncer Ben Thonp-
son yesterday for peddllnz without
license.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09

Flour that gives universal satlsfac-
ton must be equal 10 every test.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
CAPT. AL
PATENT
FLOUR

has won its way into hundreds Of
homes demanding the very best.
Made in Seattle by the hungarian
process.
CAPITAL MILLING CO.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09
The New Road lev

The chamber unanimously adop i.
cd the following resolution faVorins
the new road law
Resolved. That the chamber Of
Commerce deems It highly expedleut
for King county 70 adopt the new
road law in the interests 81 good
roads and the economical expeudl.
ture 81 the public funds. and that
the matter IL hereby referred n the
committee on county Affairs with IN
ftruetions 70 present the matter ful-
" 70 the public"
The acceptance ~ the new law g.
OPTIONAL with the people. Each eouu-
y can accept or reject II, at a special
siection which has already been call
90 Tor IN this county.
The new law c0utemplates the abb
niition Of the present law. This
.ppniy would b. divided lHto -four
n'etrets, FOR each u which the coun-
y Commissioner would appoint one
Ipad supervisor. The old system OF
efNna out road taxes would BE-
zone away with. and alI improve
"enlA would be let b. contract 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09

The regular meeting Of the
chamber Of commerce Wedues-
day afternoon was one Of the
INST important that body has
held for many weeks. Ac-
tion was taken on two matters ~
vast Importance 10 Seattle and King
eounty--acceptanee u the wooden
niili proposition made By Australian
capitalists. and ratification o. the
new road iaw.
The favorable report OF the special
committee 20 which was referred the
wooden mill question. was adopted
unanimously. Tho chamber agrees
~ subscribe for 5000 Of the $500.
Geo stock and as much more up 20
$4,000 aa can he disposed ~. The
Australian business men viii fur
nish abe remainder ~ the stock. NJ
Aley. Who represents the capitalists.
was present, and stated that the a.
tiou ~ the chamber was entirely sat
isfactory. The early beginning u
the erection ~ the plant Is now prac-
ffcalIy assured
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-08-09

m 8
| de 10
fvc1s
sfttca
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
VENEZl Ella DEFIANT.
Repcrteo Castro VIII Gust Bermude,
Asphalt Company.

Port II. SPAN Tr!nitad. Feb :
IL Neu,xa Ian government cont.u
les L r.a.,.ta:N a defiant attitude Z
wards The United Statese. The r
port l. now circulated that Preside
Castro. having troops at his dispcsa
In the Eastern provinces since his "
tory there over the insurgents. "
send regiment to dispossess t.
Americans AZ P..ch Lake.
The company will resist. but ~
doubt II vii. be ousted il a do'
mined attempt is made unless lare
reInforcements are received, Graz
complications wolld inevitably q
sue.
Mr. Loomis, the United States m,
,stor. is trying tc compromise ma
ters. but he is met in an un:r!ene,
spirit hy the Vonezuelans
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04

position manifested IN the senate ~
delay lis passage resulted in the call
ing of meeting OF the Republican
committee On order Of business iol
tn. purpose OF considering ways AMI
means 10 secure action on the bill.
4 decision was reached 10 ask for
earlier daily sessions than have been
held heretofore and 10 make an effort
next week 10 secure night sessions.
There was a!sc a general discussion
81 the senate calendar and the pos
sio..i,y o. IN extra session OF con
gress The opinion was quite general
that an extraordinary session should
be avoided IL possible and Tie s1sces-
Hon was made that later in the ses.
sion there should be an effort 70 GET
action upon the Spocncr Phliini1Le
..n. Some senators expressed the
view that II the Spooncr bill or some
similar measure could he iavogau8y
acted upon before March the prlA
eipal reason for a called session
would be removed
The conference also considered ~"
posi,lon Of the subsidy bin relatively
20 the appropriation bills. and so far
as there can be said to have been 2
decision. |. was To press IN" SUBSIDY
hin as long as II can be pressed with
ont cndangering the Appropriation
bills.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
BOERS MOVING SOUTH.
Further Invasion Of Cape Colony Is
ESpeCteC.

Cape Town. E,b The govern.
ment reports = combined movement
uy several Orange River commaEdoes
from The north and northeast IN \
soath.iiy direction. X i anticipated
that another attempt may be made TO
enter the Cape Colony The British
forces are making corresponding
movement \ portion Of the British
troops are hanging onto the rear Of the
Beers Others are being sent from the
south 10 meet the barghers
The position IN the western part of
the colony has not materially altered.
The BoeT advance parties who re.
Gently entered the Clanwilllam dis.
trict seem 10 all have fallen back. IN
the central district the Beers have haI
tive skirmishes with Colonel Gorr!c ;
col.mn The burshers lost sevcra.
killed and captured The invaders
were driven into the konga noun
tains. where they are new The r i
OF the colony j. quiet. with the eN
cepiion oi the country between Steyn~
burg and Nenterstadt where sevefal
small bodies of Beers are reported
Ore of these bodies recently crosse
.rom ne Orange River colony
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
NRONC TO SELL LIQUOR.
Kansas Druggist Will Publicly De
stroy His Entire Supply.

Hawatha Kan. Feb. i-E. J
Eich0ltz. a Local druggist has made
public his determination to destro,
all the liquor in his store. During th'
afternoon he emptied a barrel q
whisky into the sewer and announce
that he will publicly destroy the re
mainder OF his supply Q. liquors. in
elAGing several barr sls Of wines an.
WHISTLES The affair Will be mad.
one of rejoicing. the local minister
and public having been invited TO al
tend The druggist has conclude
that e sci. liquor &c. any purpose !
wroEs
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
Bcware OF Oiutments for Catarrh That
Contains Mercury.

As mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering II
through the the mucous surfaces. such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ph.si
clans. as the damage they will do Is ten
fold 10 the good YOU can possibly derive
from them Halls Catarrh Cure. manu-
featured by +. J. Cheney \ Co Toledo,
o.. contains no mercury. ana Is taken
internally. acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure 10 get the genuine Ii is taken
internally. and made in Toledo Ohio. =.
F.J Cheney X Go. Testimonial s free.
Sold by all druggists. price - cents
per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
LOSS or 100000.
Several Concerns Burned Out at De
trojt, Mich.

Detroit. Mich Feb. 4.-Firc com
pletelv gutted the building occupied
by the Dreskell-Jupp Paper COMPANY
and before the firemen gained control
OF il spread to the plant Of The Ere"
Pres Printing company. which SUI
feied extensive damage. The loss l.
about s2o0.0 900
The fire which originated in fbe
basement of the Dreskell-Jupp corn
pany building from some unknown
cause worked rapidly up through the
five floors OF the establishment and
In A. minutes the structure was a
blazing furnace. From the roof Of tho
building the flames leaped over 10 the
Free Press Printing company's build.
Ing and before the firemen could bring
q stream TO hear On the structure
the two upper floors were ahla7e t.
hard work however the fire was cor
nned 10 these floors The entire plan
was flooded with water and the loss
on stock will be practically total.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
NEELY WILL NOT TALK.
Visited by the Fiscal With View o'
Cettnu a Statement.

Havana. Feb. As Is customary
In all such cases the fiscal has y;site,
G. r w Nicely in the jail with view
OF ting statement from him. bu
tn alleged embezzler refused 10 tall
acting on advice Of his counsel
The government is hnrrying tn
collection Of its evidence in the post
Office fraud case and ii is expecte,
the hearing will begin Feb. -
IL the case ef John Sheridan. VIII
confessed 70 having stolen 49,
whilc in charge of the money orde
department OF the Havana postotiice
the fiscal has recommended sen
ter 2 e. two wears imprisonment
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
BEFORE THE COUNTS.
Property Rights OF Kansas sa'oo"
keepers TO Be Settled.

wichita Kan. Feb i.-Thc qnos'
tion as to whether property us'a a. :
saloon IN Kansas is entitled 10 .hs
nrotection Of law Is now squareH "c'
fore the courts and viii be de'iae
somc time next month. few weeks
.no AIRS sheriff. the woman who ie''
,tc destructive raid at Anthony on
"Wednesday. smashed saloon ~
pa,,illa uarpcr county. Frank Us
horne the owner Of the bui'dins' ma
SOW brought suit against her III 'h
ais,ric, court for damages.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
PLACE FOR SENATOR TOWNe
General Counsel Of the Ne" YORK
LIQUID Air Company.

Duluth. Feb. lit is reported from
IN authentic source that ex-senator
Charles A. Townc has afeep'ea 'h'
posi,ion Of general counsel of the New
York Liquids Air company OF New
York city. and that ). II. Moer, re.
Gently Judge Of the district court 81
- ouis county. will do detail work.
,,,,,,, Moor removed 10 New York
aho,,t three weeks ago ana mas
oncn.d NJ law Office there. II =
said Senator Towne accepted 'a'
p,ace with the understanding that ne
world retain his residence in Mime
sofa.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
ARE AT PEACE.
Resort Of Trouble Between Niearacu'
and Costa Rica Untrue.

Managua. Nicaragua. Feb. l
There is no truth in the report y
culated in the United States that I.
Nicaraguan troops entered Cos
Rica and captured lie Cruz and II
Costa Rica had dispatched troops
the frontier. On the contrary. y
aragua and Costa Rica are az pea
with each ether and the NicaraFaa'
are now occupied in celehrat.n" ).
sixth anniversary 0. General Zsi4ya
presidency.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
In Favor OF Child Labor.

Columbia. :. C. Feb. i-The legis.
lature for the second time has killed
a bill To prohibit, child labor III cotton
mills It's action was based upon the
fact that 0oo mill operatives in the
Piedmont section presented a petition
asking 70 be let alone.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
TALKED WITH EARL II,
Demands for Punishment OF Chine'
Princes May Be Modified

peking. Feb. IN de Giers. tn
p,ss;an minister. had three hours
conference with Ii Hung Chang dur
ing the afternoon
The foreign diplomats believe tha
/, is urgent that they should hold fo
M punishment for the princes beyon.
hanishmen,. NJ. de Giers has state
that Russia will not consent 10 IN
execution Of Prince Taan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
FIVE ARE KILLED
DEL ACHM mt OF THIRTY AMER.
CANS SURPRISED Bv FILL.
PINO INSURGENTS.
WERE CROSSING A RIVER

Attacked in Front and on Both Fian<s
by Hundred Rifles and More 30
Iomen--In Addition TO the Dead
-Four Are Wounded and Two Miss
ng-Reinforccments Sent Out Are
Endeavcring to Surround Insurgents
Manila. Feb Lieutenant Eicken
and detao hment OF 81 men OF Com
pany VI. Forty-iourth regiment. while
crossing river Tuesday night. were
surprised by insurgents gathered at
Fiesta San Lucia Island oi Cebs
They We're attacked III front and on
both tanks BY a hundred rides and
more bolomen. Five Americans were
Killed. four weI. wounded and two are
missing The inSursent less is
l!eved 10 have been heavy. Captain
Malley. With letae ament. reinforced
Lieutenant Hicken IAey recovered
some bodies Which Mere mQtllated
Additional detachment, wele sent
ana are en!.atolin5 Il Surround tn
ms lrgent>
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
CIIKIs. 81 HCIz.

\ powerful engine cannot toe run with
a weak boiler and We can't keep up the
strain Of an active life with a weak
stomach: neither can We stop the
human machine To make repairs. If
the stomach cannot digest enough food
10 keep the body strong. such prepar-
alton as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure should
he used 1t digests what You eat and il
simply can't help but do YOU good.
Cook X ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
After La grippe what.

Usually a racking cough aud a general
feeling of weakness Foley's Honey and
Tar is guaranteed ~ cure the grippe
cough" and make you strong and well.
CHRIS. SCHuTZ.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04

There are cheap baking pow
dcrs. made from alum. In, they
are exceedingly harmful 10
health Their astrlngenl and
eau,eriiing qualities add a
dangerous clemen, To- food
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04

Millions Of people are familiar with
DeWitt's Little Early Risers and those
who use them tind them to be famous
little liver pills. Never gripe.
Cook X OpFE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04

Save doctor hills 10y giving Foleys
Honey and Tar to infants and children
in time 10 prevent pneumonia or Group.
which are fatal 10 SO many thousands Il
babies.
CuKIS SrHI,rz
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
|TheBest
Things
h Eat
A K T.
NJ 4 y +
w | + II
Powder

Risen with Royal Baking Powder, ali these
foods are superlativcly light, sweet, tender,
delicious and wholesome
Royal Baking Powder is the creates, of
,lmc and labor savers to the pastry cook
Besides, it economies -four, butter and eggs.
and, best Of all, makes the food more
iigestbc and hcalthful.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04

-s...'e' Feb. THE preside III
4 s.-a.4 ~. army bill.
y T 9'' E9@ about 10000 men in
is..li .h's, but this will be r.
s. g D army Of 10000 10y the
''a0'e"4I VI ihe volunteer r.gi.
"ss lt' problem now before the
'''afs 'i'"aF IS to provide an ad.
80 'A - 2500o men fer the
'.''ii'.'.e crY.ce before the end uf
:" tet} II this number Will be Sc.
- y sending 10 Manila regular
80 y already organized and sta.
s, 4, " ~ the United States. The Of.
''s VIZ iare that they cannot hope
we immediate organization
''' natives authorized by
~ the present time the ma.
i. 'aAi/dtlohs Of scouts In the isl.
44'stSi of only about 1000 men.
".' mostly Macabebcs. but the
4 ''ioh also includes some Ia.
-. lsa!ans. The process OF
natives In shape for service
j @'i'y Very slow. II requires
-" 'o test their fidelity and a
-. 'a' 70 give them military in.
~. "a The work Of Transforming
.'''uo IN soldier will begin Nv
.in I'm ann TO duty as a scout. A
Nj. we scouting companies
IL, ."e.F iltnoss. they will BE- or.
AM INTO colonial regiments
,va. '.''' The department will en-.
II . provide General Macarthur
:. :, o' 10000 American sol.
nj no entire military establish
1t,a 'ne Philippines will be reor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04

:. Roval Baker and Pastry
81 containing over $50
~ irAe,isal and valuable
eos.as receipts - free 10
ri patton send postal
Il. with >our .ull address.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
NOW A LAW
kWs REORGANIZATION MEAS
|lRE RECEIVES THE PRESi.
DENTS SIGNATURE.
ECRuITING WILL COMMENCE

|a' Department Must Enlist and Send
l"er', five Thousand Men 70 the
r. falnes Before June-law Pro.
cts Ter tNc Enlistment Of Filipi.
RS ct X Will Take Considerable
'"t ara Trouble to Train Them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-02-04
CROWD LEGISLATION.

IN the Senate Would
Wa.,, s0'o an Extra Session.
On IL ''"' feb 4-The opposi.
~ Shlpping bill and the dis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-27

w HaileclS. ma for general nd chi i ~,
stan Of the armies OF tile United states,
55yrote Sherman as Io!loWs:
Should you capture cha rfcs;s. nope
+ that, by some accident. the place may pc
destroyed, and if a little salt slIoGid be
thrown upon its site. j; may prevs.nt the
fueure growth OF notification ..nd sGces-
~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-27

note.
1.-THE following letter was found in the
/ streets of Columbia after the army OF
General Sherman had left. The original
is still preserved. and can be shown and
substantiated if anybody desires We
this city for acopr, sent with request
for publication. We can add nothing in
the way Of comment on such a document.
It speaks for ITSELF
UNRESTRICTED LICENSE.
The letter, which is republication
from the Anderson West Virginia States
man of October 29..1Ss is as follows:
Camp, near Camden S. c.. Feb. Z6, 1865
Ny Dear Wife, have no time for
particulars. We have had glorious
time in this State. Unrestricted license
70 burn and plumber was the order of the
ia:-. The chivairy# have been stripped
of most of the;.. valuabIes Gold watch
es, silver pitchers. CUPS. spoons, forks.
atc., etc., are SIS common in camp as
blackbsrries. The terms of plumber are
~ follows: The va:uables procured, are
estimated by companies. Each company
is required to eXl1ibit.hN companies. Each
company is required to exhibit the result
Of Its operations at any given place. One
&1fth and first choice falls TIC the COM
n,anlcr- in-c!lief and staff: one-fifth to
corps commander ard staff; one-tfth to
field officers: two-lfths to the COMPANY.
Officers arc not allowed to join in these
e.xnedificn unless disguised as privatas.
One of our corps commanders borrowed
"a rough suit of clothes from enc of my.
men and was successful in his plac e zsEles
got n large quantity. fssilver (among 9TH
yer things an. old milk pitcher) ana a.