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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
KILLS TWO DENVER WOMEN.
Second Victim of Mysterious Murder.
err Succumbs to Injuries.

Denver, Col, Feb. 2S.-Mrs. Jose
phine Unbernaherr, one of the three
women struck down by heavy blow
on the head last Friday night on Capt.
toll hill, died yesterday afternoon in
st. Joseph's hospital. One of the 9TH
'ers, Mrs. Mary Short, died on Satur-
day. Albert L. Cowen, who is charged
with the murder of Mrs. Short, was
identified today as the man seen run
ming away from the place where Miss
Annie McAtee was knocked down. He
lis thought to be insane.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
MunterviIle,

NIunterville, Feb. 2S.-Born, to Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Larson, Tuesday
night, a son. Oscar is today wearing
a large smile and passing around the
cigars.
1t was very interesting day last
Monday at the Office of John Johnson,
justice of the peace, large number
of people being present to hear the
trial between E. G. Allen and Joe
Lewis.
Nels Hall and daughter, Ella, were
Ottumwa visitors Tuesday.
Newt Grooms and sister, Winnie,
visited at l.. L. Swenson's Monday ev.
ening.
j. E. Burnstedt, from Ottumwa, was
in this vicinity the first of the week
attending to some legal business. He
| stopped with his parents during his
stay.
| Nels swenson was in the big city
| Tuesday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
THE MARKETS.
CHICAGO Tive Stock Market,

Chicago live Stock Market.
Chicago, Feb. -Cattle-10, 900;
generally steady; good to prime, 400
@6.O0; poor to medium, 3.40@4S0;
cows, 2.65@420; Texans, 3.35@4OO;
stockers, 2.75@4.50.
Hogs-33, 900; opened steady, clos
ing to 10 lower; heavy, 5.37@550;
light, 5.25@5.42; mixed, 5.30@5.47
Sheep-14, 900; steady, 3.75@4.75;
lambs, 4.00@5.25.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
BROWNS CANDIDACY a FAKE.
Does Not Care for Railroad Commits
sionersi1ip Nomination.

sIonershIp Nomination.
Des Moines, Feb. 2S.--Ed C. Brown,
Of Sheldon, is not candidate for rail-
road commissioner against Welcome
Mowry, of Tama, who seeks second
term, and represents the farmers on
the board of commissioners, and is
veteran of the civil war; This story
was started in fact, it is said, to fright
en- the Tama county republicans into
an effort to line up that county and as
much of the Fifth district for GER
tain candidate for governor, as pos
siblc. Yet there are those who say it
is too early to consider political affairs
as under way.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28

About thirty of his friends partici-
pated in this celebration. The guests
departed at Il late hour. all declaring
lit was well spent evening.
Lee McNiel, Harry Whitmore and
Jessie Campbell took the teachers eX-
animation at Fairfield last Friday and
Saturday.
Rev. Shane is holding series of
meetings at the M. e. church.
Mrs. Stella Peebler is in poor health.
She expects to start west for her
health son.
Jane Lutz of Eldon, is spending a
few days with her parents in town.
j. Fl. Monger, of New Cantril, was
in town Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Welda James, of Ag-
ency and Mr.. Liblin and wife, of OF
tumwa, visited over Sunday at Sam
Sheplers east of town.
Alva Tinsley has sold his property
to Mr.. Cole, of Bladensburg, and pur-
chased property of Ed Holmes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
LEGAL.
Estray Notice.

To all whom il may concern:
day of February, 1901, take up on my premises
81 miles northeast of Eldon, Iowa, the follow
ing described animal, to-wit: One light color
ed grey mare supposed to be between 10 and
l6ycars old. rather thin in flesh. No brands
or marks to distinguish her perceptible.
Y. r. KNIGHT.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28

tors, which passed the senate by a
vote of % to 10, was reconsidered by
that body yesterday, and the measure
defeated by % to Id. Woman suffrage
in Kansas at present extends only to
municipal elections.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
ABOLISH MAYORS OFFICE.
Will Have Recorders in Pennsylvania
Hereafter.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 2S.-A meas
ure known as the Pittsburg Ripper
bill passed the house this afternoon.
The bill now goes to the governor for
his approval. The bill provides for a
new charter for the cities of Pittsburg,
Allegheny and Scranton and abolishes
the office of mayor and creates that
of city recorder, who shall be appoint.
ed by the governor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
Chicago Produce Mark,

Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Wheat, Feb. 7414
May 75B.
Corn, Feb. 9914; May 4OB.
Oats, Feb. 241s; May 251a.
Pork, Feb. 1885; May 14.02.
Lard, Feb. 1877; Mays7.4a ~S-s5.
Ribs, Feb. 6.97; May 100
Rye, SO.
Barley, $1,000.
Flax, 1.63.
Timothy, March 4.4O.
Glover, March 1915.
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Albany.

Albany, Feb. 2s.-The Albany band
gave a musical entertainment at
Frank Noland's, in the west end of
town last week.
Sam Hudgens attended a horse SADIE
at Bloomfield last week.
w. C. Hudgens made a business
trip to Unionville last week.
A. Conley and family visited at Mill
Ter Vests Sunday.
Protracted meetings are being held
at the U. B. church.
A surprise party was given last
week at Henry Glysser's. About
thirty-five of his friends walked in
and had a good oyster supper in hon
or of his birthday.
James Albright has returned from
Ottumwa where he has been working.
Mrs. Emma holland is visiting her
son, Frank holland.
Frank Simmons was in Blakesburg
February 26 on business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
Mississipni Masons Meet.

Oxford, Miss, Feb. 2S,-The Grand
Lodge of Masons convened yesterday
for a three days session. The atten-
dance is estimated at 700, represent
ing lodges in all parts of the state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
Bonaparte.

Bonaparte, Feb 2s.-Dave Clark
has moved into the house on North
Texas street, which was recently va
Gated by George Deck, who now occu-
pies the Stebbins home south of town.
The girls of Mrs. Cresaps class Of
the Presbyterian Sunday school. held
Quaker fair Saturday at the George
house.
All the departments of the public
schools here appropriately observed
Washington's birthday In the high
school the question, Resolved, That
Lincoln did more for his country than
Washington, was debated, and decid-
ed in favof of the negative.
VIM. Chapman sold his household
goods at auction Saturday.
Mrs. Sherman and family, former
| ly of Liscomb, are now occupying
their residence on east Front street.
The infant son of Charles Sanford
died Sunday night from the effects of
4 pneumonia. The funeral was held
| Wednesday.
Sherman Brothers will start a week.
ly newspaper in the near future. They
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
Nominates Iowa Postmaster.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The presi
dent today sent to the senate the nom.
ination of William H. Nolte to be post.
master at Holstein, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
Peoria Market,

Peoria, Feb. 2S.-corn, inactive; No.
8, 3S.
Oats, easy; No. 2 white, 81.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
ATTEMPT TO LYNCH NEGRO.
Miners Chase colored Msn-Latter

WTnerS Chase CoIoFed Wan-Latter
Escapes on Train.
Brazil Ind, Feb. 2S-At Seelyville
mining town near here, last night
an angry mob of miners attempted to
lynch negro miner named Brown,
who openly denounced the Ward
lynching at Terre Haute. After being
chased some distance by the mob.
Brown succeeded in bearing an inter.
urban car passing,and came to this city
and put himself in the hands of the
police for protection.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
ENGLISH CAPTURE LAGER.
Main Body Absent, But Forty Were
Cartured,

Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony, Feb.
2S.-A private message says Scheip-
er's Lager, near Willowmore, has
been captured by the British. The
main body of the Beers was absent
but forty of the burghers and their
whole supplies were taken.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
MONEY FOR CHINESE WAR.
German Budget Now Reaches $3.50
600 Marks-Is Third Estimate.

Berlin, Feb. 2s-A third supplement
tary estimate of three million marks
for expenses incurred by the war with
China has been issued. This brings
the total voted to 95,310,000 marks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
NOMINATE CANDIDATE.

Grand Rapids Republicans Name Can
didate for Supreme Judge.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb 2S.-The
state republican judiciary convention
in session here today nominated Rob-
ert M. Montgomery, of Grand Rap,
ids, for supreme Justice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
chequest.

Chequest, Feb. 28.-The death of
Kenner Smith occurred at his home
here Monday Feb. %, at o'clock a.
m. Mr.. Smith was one of the wealth.
lest and most highly respected farm
ers of this place, and all that can be
said Of him was noble and good. Flu
neral services were held the following
day, from the family home at 10 a. M.
and the remains were inferred in the
Leando cemetery. He leaves wife
four sons, and four daughters, to
mourn his loss. One son and daugh-
ter preceded him to the other world
few years ago.
Mr.. Strobe will work for c. N.
Groves this summer.
Benjamin Thomas is moving onto a
farm near Cantril.
Wesley House has sold his farm to
G. N. Groves.
Mr.. Cassidy our assessor is busy
listing the property in Chequest.
The infant daughter of Otto McCul-
Tough has been dangerously ill for
the past week.
Misses Amanda Groves and Mile
Written closed successful terms OF
school Friday. February %. The form
er in district No. 6, and the latter in
district No. 2.
Miss Mary McCloskey of Ft. Dodge
is here visiting friends.
There was a pleasant social given
to about twenty-five of the young peo-
pie at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Koonts last Thursday evening.
A social dance was given at the Joe
Elsonsohn home Friday night.
Rev. Booten preached at Bethel Sun.
day night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28

Chicago Butter and Egg Market.
Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Butter, active;
creameries 15@23k; dairies 10@19.
Eggs, quiet; 161a.
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New York Market.

New York, Feb. 2S.--Butter, dull
and weak; 17@24.
Eggs, barely steady; 17@171a.
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st. Lou, Markets

New York, Feb. 2s.-Wheat, May 80.
Corn, May 46A.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
chicauo Poultry Market.

Chicago, Feb 2S.-Dressed poultry,
active; turkeys 500; chickens so
.91a.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
VICTORY OF WOMEN BRIEF.

Kansas Senate Reconsiders Its Vote
Extending Right of Suffrage.
Topeka, Feb. 28.-The vote on Sem
ator Moorehouse's bill giving women
the right to vote for presidential cleo
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28

st, Louis, Feb. 2s.-Wheat, cash 70,
May 74@741s.
Corn, cash 50; May 3SK.
Oats, cash 81; May 26B
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BidWell.

Bidwell, Feb. 2s.-Mrs. Clarence
Nye, of Dudley, visited relatives near
Bidwell last week
Sam Bowen is moving to his farm
near Chillicothe.
Charley Beagle is still working up
a rural delivery route. He is hopeful
of success.
Bridget and Mary Garvin returned
last week from visit with relatives
at Melrose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Sweeney gave
an oyster supper Saturday night.
Those present were: Messrs and
Mesdames Robert Parker, VIM. Tray
is and Joe Parker; Misses Bridget and
Mary Garvin, jolly and Edith Parker.
May Travis, Mary Sweeney, Jennie
Seybert, Loretta Shoemaker and Lizzie
and Anna Sweeney; Messrs. Jim Ira
Wis, Tom Garvin, Mike Garvin, John
Brown, John Mcfarland, AL Sweeney,
Charlie Parker, Maurice Travis, Whit
| field and McCon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28
Hiteman.

departed Tuesday for visit with
friends in Colorado.
Mrs. j. TT. MoCarty returned home
Thursday after a few days visit with
relatives in Chillicothe
Supt. P. H. Waterman was in Chi
cago on business last week.
D. o. Campbell of Lucas, was in
town Friday in the interest of the
Eisteddfod association.
The scholars of the public school
gave an entertainment in the opera
house Saturday evening. The pro
gram was well rendered and was ap-
preciated by the large audience. The
proceeds will be used for a public Ii
brary.
Miss Minnie Harsor returned home
Saturday after a weeks visit with Mrs
Alderman.
Mrs. Alderman entertained at pro.
gressive dominos Tuesday evening
The following guests were present:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. McCarty, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Box, Messrs. Joe Reynolds
John Spar, Henry Dinsmore, Chas
Rounds, Misses Kate Berkle, Flor
ence Dinsmore and Henrietta Dins
more. Miss Berkle received first prize
and Joe Reynolds second prize. A
good time was enjoyed by all pres
ent.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Con
gregational church will observe
Saint David's Friday March 1. Welcf
tea will be served in the opera
house from o'clock to o'clock.
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have rented the second story OF the
r. Smith building and have part OF
their equipment on the ground. But
their presses have not arrived yet and
they are forced to await them.
Ed. Kneimeyer has improved his
meat market by having the interior
re-arranged.
Mrs. Chauncy Booth, of Farming
ton, made us a brief visit Monday.
The B. B. B. club will have dance
Friday night.
Miss Eta Eich gave a pleasant en-
tertainment to a number of her young
friends Monday night
The show given last week by Beach
4 Bowers minstrels was we'll received
by large audience
The Chase-Lister company is billed
for an entertainment March Z.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

NTOLEEs BARBER COLLEGE, Chicago,
w ILL.,, wants young men to learn the trade,
special Inducements TO applicants from a dis
sented: wages Saturdays; positions qua ranteed.
Beautifully illustrated catalog .and particulars
mailed free.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28

EOR SALE-Farm of 70 acres IL miles
northwest of Beknap. House and barn;
so acres in cultivation; all kinds of fruit.
Also "a acre fruit farm adioining Eldon; has
house, barn and pasture. Write w. f. Perry,
Eidon, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28

EOR SALE-23lacre farm, two miles east of
! Chillicothc. Mrs. Jas. McAdam, Chilli
Gothic, Iowa.
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FOR SALE-A farm of 40 acres and house,
barn and other outbuildings, three miles
acres in fruits and berries. Inquire at the w.
S. Humphrey grocery store on Church street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-28

Foe SALrI-Good sawmill; want to sell to
go to farming; sell or trade for stock. Call
on me at West Grove. G. f. Parlee.
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EOR SALE-Shire stallion Kent, 4647; years
old; dark bay Write or euq uire, Edson's liv.
cry barn. j Il. Treasure, Charlton, Iowa.
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7 OST-Between Baer grave yard and Ottum-
- wa. pair eye glasses. Leave at Ormanville
postotficc and receive reward. Mrs. Ruby
Johnston
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-09
A CHICAGO ICoNoCLAsT.
Prof TriEEs- Attacks the Fame of
LOnEfeIIOyv and Others

CHICAGO. Aug. Oscar /. Triees. the
University e Chicago professor. who
compares Rockefeller with Shakespeare
and characterized church hymns as dog
Eerel, has now astonishcd his class in
English literature by the declaration that
the poetry Of LongfelIow is trivial and
unworthy Of consideration Before the
students had time 10 recover from the
shock Prof. TriEEs brought his icou0-
elastic hammer To bear on Oliver Wen
dell Holmes. whom he dismissed as irrcv-
CrCut and devoid or convictions Whittier
is next on Prof Triggs' list OF the con-
demued.
'LCEEf-llow had no thought to Coma1u-
uIcate 20 the world" said Prof Triggs.
He was merely maker OF verses. Yet
he wrote just such poetry as he was el-
pected TO write i'm his time. The reading
public w just then at the stage Of ma
turity 20 appreciate such stuff as the
Psalm Of Life Hymn TO the Night and
other fayoTites which were known 10
every school boy but which educated peo-
PIE must admit are mere jingle unworthy
the consideration Of any man.
1t was only by such verses. however.
that LOngfoll0w could reach his audience.
His poems were the OutgrOwth Of the old
New England primer and the Bay state
Because Of this environment Of Puritan
ism. Longfellow could not be a great poet
Puritanism is inimical TO art"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-09
MAY TURN STATES EVIDENCE.
New York Policemen Fear That Bis.
sert Has Confcsxed

NEW YORK, Aug 9--DistrIct ATTORNEY
PnHbin gave some members of the police
an additional scare yesterday. when ne
announced thai a certain patroImau had
given him new Information concerning the
condition a Captain Diamonds precinct
and the case Of Wardmau Eissert
Mr.. Ihiliiu refused 20 diyuIge the ma
ture of the facts or the name Of the Do
Aeeuau or his preciuct. Nr PhUbin is
investigating the facts given him uv the
patroimau. and he sad that not until the
conclusion of his Investigation could hc
tell how great the value Of the iuforma-
ton was There is reason for believing
that the result will be a disclosure Of the
relations some Of the police. Of the East
Fifth street station have with the keep
ers Of Gis0rderly houses.
Policemen Of al grades are guessing
who the man may be. There was gen
eral suspicion that the 'patroIInau' was
Bisserl himself. and the rumUrs that ~
would turn states evidence were revived.
The new evidence, II Is understood. ac-
counts for Mr.. Phnbin's action in delaying
the sentencing Of Bissert The facts. after
being Investigated, will be submitted 90
Recorder Con- when Bisscrt comes up for
sentence next Monday. They are also cx-
pected 20 be the chief factor in the evil
dencc against Captain Diamond, which
the District Attorney wi submit to the
grand Jury
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-09
ALLEGED swINDLERs HELD.
Finklestein and KupferberE said TO
Have Worked Many Cities.

Samuel FinHestein, alias SeneI and
Samuel Kupferberg, who were arrested
last night by Detective Sergeauts Peck.
Miller. Father. and Horne on a warrant
charging them with c0nSpiring To de-
fraud the Washington Traction and EIec-
trio Company by presenting alleged false
claims for injuries said TO have been re-
ceIved on the road. were taken before
Judge Mcdonald in the Police Court this
morning, and. at the request Of their
counsel the cases We're continued until
next Tuesday. The detectives believe that
they have a case against the prisoners
whom they think they viii be able 20
show have made practice Of going from
city 70 city defrauding railroad compa-
MES.
In every instance. ii is said. the claim
49, been based upon an injury TO Fink
clsJein's arm and his companion has been
a witness In Boston they are said To
have compromised on SO and I'm BaltI-
more "a suit is now pending against the
street railroad for $1,000 for injuries said
10 have been inflicted in falling or a car
on Fayette Street.
The injuries described are said 70 De
Identical with the ones he charged the
local company with being responsible for
Baltimore Railroad officials came to
Washington this morning and Identified
Finblestein as the man who is suing them
tor alleged injuries. While FInkIestein
carries his arm bandaSed up in an ap-
pareutly helpless condition it is said that
when ne was directed 10 take of his shoes
this morning TO be measured for the
regues. gallery he used his arm as well
as any one could have done. A physician
who examined the arm was unable. the
y.
fracture or other serious injury. The men
were photographed IN the new gallery al
Police Headquarters by Policeman John
son, who is i'm charge of the Photographic
gallery.
Bond was placed at 5000 in each in
stance Detective Pratt. who picked out
kupferberg on a description and arrested
him for the Headquarters men has been
congratulated for his excellent work
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-09
AGRICULTURE IN PORTO RICO.
A Special Report Being Prepared by
Government ENpPrf

O. F. Cook, Special Agent for Tropical
Agriculture for the Department Of Ag-
riculture. who recently returned from an
Investigation into the general resources
of Porto Rico, has begun the preparation
Of his report.
Mr. Cook said today that Porto Rico
was rapidly attaining a condition OF az
rIcultural prosperity. The effects OF the
hurricane two years ago which praCti-
cally destroyed the coffee plantations OF
the island. were being rapidly overcome.
the export trade Of the island. which
practically ceased during the Spanish
American war, was being resumed, and
the famine and distress that followed the
storm have now disappeared.
American occupation Of the island had
MI Cook said, directed the exports OF
me island formerly sent TO Spain and
Continental Europe 20 the United States.
ana the Presidents proclamation declar-
ing free trade between Porto Rico and the
United states would have a tendency 10
Iurther matters along the same lines
COHee and tropical fruits are the princi-
pal articles Of export Mr.. Cook faid a.
tnough tobacco is exported TO a large ey-
tent and recently several tobacco factO-
Iles nave been established ia the island
under American management. which con-
tempIated the expectation Of the finished
product. instead Of the leaf. TO this coun-
try
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-09
NOT ENTITLED TO PAY.
The Cnse OE n Surgeon Who Retired
From the Volunteer Service.

Robert J. TraccweI. Comptroller Of the
Treasury today in a decision reafiirm-
cd the action of the Auditor in disaIIowing
the claim of David II Beatty. for two
months extra pay. as late surgeon OF
Company II. Fourth Tennessee Volun-
teers.
The Auditor in disalIow.nS the claim.
says; Having been discharged for his
own convenience prior TO the issuance Of
orders for the muster-Out OF his regiment
he IS not entitled 10 extra pay"
Mr. Tracewell held that il has been uni
formly held by the OniCe Of Comp
troller OF the Treasury that an enlisted
man in the regular or volunteer army,
who seeks and obtains his discharge be
fore the war is over. for his own con-
venience, is not entitled To extra pay un-
der the acts of January Y and March g.
1899