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The National tribune., 1902-10-23

Comrade Wilbur r. Dickerson, Co. F,
9Th Mich. Ada, Mich, met at the National
Encampment several members Of the old
command. 'Comrade Dickerson entered
the service on the organization Of the regi-
ment as drummer boy, and remained with
the command until its muster-out. He
was drummer boy of the regiment until
the battle Of Cold Harbor, where he was
wounded, and sent North to the hospital.
Later, he was transferred to the Veteran
Reserve Corps, in which he served until
August, 1865. Since the war comrade
Dickerson has taken an active interest
in the National Guard. He became Drum
Major Of the I'd Mich. N. G.. in 1877, and
The National tribune., 1902-10-23
FREE TRIAL.!
DEATH TO HAIR

DEATH TO HAIR
Root and Branch.
New Discovery BY the
MISSES BELL,
A Trial Treatment FREE
to Any One Afflicted
with Hair on Face
Neck or Arms
The National tribune., 1902-10-23

Comrade r. A. Sisson, Keeper Of
Bloody Points Lights, Dawfuskie Island,
s. c., was unable to attend the National
Encampment, owing to illness in his
family He writes for The National Tri-
bune, (which brings joy to the boys like
myself. living away from civilization N
do SnOt
The National tribune., 1902-10-23

W. McFadden, Of Abe Lincoln Post, %,
Council Bluffs, Iowa, was among the
Hawkeye boys who marched in Wednes-
days big parade. Comrade McFadden,
like the other Iowa boys, carried a big ear
of corn suspended from the shoulder with
was Of unusual size. even for Iowa corn.
measuring a little over IA inches. After
the parade he presented this mammoth
ear to The National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1902-10-23

A. Dayton Austin, Of Co. NJ, I'd Mich.
Cav, of Jackson, Mich, was in attendance
at the Encampment. Comrade Austin is
a member of Edward Pomeroy Post, 4S,
Department of Michigan.
The National tribune., 1902-10-23

1t seems but few months since the
friends of Senator Gear. of Iowa, were
mourning his sudden death, and now his
devoted wife. who was so well known and
liked in Washington, has gone to join him.
Mrs. Gear died Oct. 13. and was buried
beside her husband, the late Senator
Gear. in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burling-
ton, Iowa.
The National tribune., 1902-10-23


Among the veterans attending the Ma
tiOnal Encampment was Capt. Phil Roth
enbush, a dealer in seeds and produce in
Hamilton, o. Capt. Rothenbush's Com
pany Cd, 35th Ohio, has remarkable
record. 1t was mustered in Sept. Is, 1851.
and mustered out at the end of three
years service, Sept. q, 1884. During
that period it had three Captains in COM
mand, and after a lapse Of four decades
all three OF them are alive and as active
in the interest of the survivors of the regi
ment as ney AL AL. vent ssara from
They are Capt. Henry Mallory, Capt An
drew J. Lewis. and Capt. Phil Rothen-
bush. Capt. Mallory, now 80 years Of
age. was the first Captain, and resigned
IN 1862. Capt. Lewis, promoted in the
stead of Capt. Mallory, was badly wound
ed at Chiekamauga, and was forced to
resign in 1854. Capt. Rothenbush was
then promoted, and was mustered out as
Captain Of the Company. He was Sc
verely wounded at Chickamauga.
The National tribune., 1902-10-23

David E. Godfrey, winner Of the sew
enth prize in the september guessing con-
test, was visitor at The National Tri-
bune office. Comrade Godfrey has very
creditabe service. He enlisted Sept. II,
1861, in Co. G, 9Th Conn.,, a three-years
regiment, and was discharged at Atlanta,
Ga, at the expiration Of his term. His
service included very unpleasant sojourn
at Belle Isle, from July II, 1858, to Sept.
"a. of that year. He had been made
prisoner at Falling Waters, Md. While in
Washington, Comrade Godfrey met a
number of members of his regiment, and
also number of ex-prisoners of war who
were at Belle Isle while he was in that
prison.
The National tribune., 1902-10-23

Two members of the famous old 23t
Ind. Battery were in attendance at the
36th National Encampment. These com
rades were Levi Craig. of Majenica, Ind.
Secretary of the Battery Reunion Asso
citation, and Comrade James G. Chambers
Of Fort Wayne, Ind.
The National tribune., 1902-10-23

At the funeral of Mrs. Frederick A.
Guide, which occurred last week. her six
stalwart sons were her pall-bearers. The
father died in 1887, and the six sons were
his pallbearers also.
The National tribune., 1902-10-23

Among the Empire States organizations
participating in Wednesdays big parade.
was Alexander Hamilton Post. 1S2. De-
partment of New York. Of New York City.
under command of Theron E. Parsons.
The Post had GO men in line.
The National tribune., 1902-10-23

The white marble palace which will be
known as Washington's Carnegie Library
will be dedicated some time between Dec.
and ID. The exact time will be deter
mined on the arrival in New York Of MIR.
Carnegie, the donor, who is now in Eng
and
The National tribune., 1902-10-23

Col. Mills, Superintendent OF the Mill
tary Academy ST West Point, has been i'll
conference with Secretary Root at the War
Department this last week regarding the
extensive improvements that are to be
made at West Point. Congress appro-
priated $1,000, 900 for improvements there,
and it is estimated that the older portions
of the Academy can be entirely rebuilt ON
this sum-
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70 and 50 Flnh Avenue. New York.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
SAYLOR ITEMS.

The Sunday School of Sayor is prepar-
ing a programme for Children's Day,
under the auspices OF Mrs. Jenkins and
Mrs. Mamie Baker.
Rev. w. T. Niokerson Of Marshalltown
was IN our little village Sunday and
preached Sunday morning and evening.
Mrs jenkins opened her ice cream par
lor Sunday evening, aud entertained a
number OF her friends. among them was
Rev. Nickerson. A most delightful time
was had.
Mrs. Streater and daughter are prepsr-
ing to take trip to Illinois.
Rev. E. Roey was iu our town last
week
The wedding bell is still ringing in
Saylor. There was q secret wedding
here last Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker are preparing to
take trip this summer. Mr.. Baker is
going South to visit his mother aud father
Now for the sporting news. Saylor
Wondeos crossed bats with MarquisvIlle
Sunday. The score stood to 0, IN favor
Of Saylor. MIR. T, H. johnson and A.
Langford Of st. Joe. Mo-, arrived in
Say Nr to-day.
Mr.. G. c. Rice, the manager says they
will challange any team in tne state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23

Treasurer. VIM, Smith. The patent was
obtained by Joseph Martin, the president
Of the company who is q porter in the
Rock Island dining car service The Sec
retary w. T. Mott is the Davenport color
ed attorney.
One OF the swellest fairs given in the
Tri.City for sometime was the San Do.
mingo Fes.ivity given by the ladies of
the Toussont L. Overture club Thursday
evening at Turner Hall In Rock Island.
This was their first appearance before the
public. and every one extends to them
their congratulations upon tho success Of
the affair. The San Domingo colors
were used In profusion eAen to the
ribbons of the May Pole
The change in the Rock Island time
ord will caase our DINING car boys to
run from Davenport t to Phillipsburg, Kan.
instead OF to Joliet as heretofore which
will compel them to be absent from home
tour days each trip. While this will re-
move them, it will bring into our midst
another crew Of dining car men some of
whom will bring their wives. We will
gladly welcome MIR. and Mrs. Frank
Johnson OF Des Moines who will make
their home among US.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
A. R. ANNUAL MEETING,

The Twenty eight Annual meeting
of Grand Army of Iowa held i2s
session here this week. 1t was a
great week for Des Moines and a
great week for the boys in blue. 1t
was perhaps the greatest meeting
that has beea held for many years
in point of numbers and enthusiasm
and perhaps be the last where so
many will be in line. 1t was es-
timated that fully 5000 veterans
were in our city Tuesday was spent
in receiving and preliminary ar
arrangement for the session, in the
evening reception was given at the
Auditorium which was over crowed
and many unable get in. Mr.. Bren-
ton welcome the members ON behalf
of the city and Commander Metzier
OF Davenport responded in behalf of
the G. A. r. The Governor Cum
Minis most eloquently and patriotic
ally welcome them here in behalf of
Iowa Grand Commander Terrence
of Minneapolis responded after
Governor Van SAINT Of Minnesota,
General Grenville M. Dodge of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
ALBA NOTES.

Mrs. &. A. Davis was Hilton visitor
Tuesday.
Mr.. Charlie Davis and Mr.. Warren
Mines came home from Denver this week
The Junior class Of 1902 entertained
the Senior class in the Harmony Club
Hall on "Wednesday evening. Miss Mel
lie Grayson is a member of the Senior
class and Miss Feddie Hollingworth and
Mr.. Wallace Davis are members OF the
Janior clasJ.
Sunday School and members Of the
church gave an entertainment at the Odd
Fellows hall Saturday evening for the
benefit of their delegates. Mr.: Ed Butler
is the Steward delegate.
The Sewing club met at the home Of
Mrs. Anna Jones Thursday afternoon.
Lunch was served by Mesdames Jones
and Grayson.
Mrs. Randolph and two children ol
Hiteman were ID town Sunday.
Rev, Ed Il. jackson attended Sunday
evening service in Charlton Sunday.
Miss Adline BoaI of Hiteman vas in
town Saturday evening.
Two young men Alr. Bennings and
Ester hom keosauqua have come to
Abba. They have been attending school
in keosauqua.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
KEOKUK NOTES.

Sunday was quarterly meeting at the
A. Nj. E. church. Elder Malone was pre-
sent and preached during the day.
Mr.. +. d Fields is in proving his home
on 18th aud Morgan.
Prof. Byrd from Quincy and Prof
Morton the dancing master spent Satur-
and Sunday in our city.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Miss Margaret Owens to Mr.. A. J..
Starnes of Ks.yas City, Mo-, Thursday
Map 18th at St. Joseph, the wedding WAS
very quite. after May Goth they will be at
home to their many friends at 1922 E.
l4th street X. Z.
Mrs. G. Teabeau entertained a few
friends at cards Saturday night Prot.
Byrk and Morton were guest OF honor.
The Elite Club will meet at Mrs. J. H.
C<aig the 22nd. The subject fox discus
sion will be club wnmen.
Mrs. A. j. Fields went to Davenport on
business Tuesday.
Miss johnson is home from Omaha and
is quite sick.
The $. Nj. T. had their annual sermon
preached Sunday.
There are to be four colored graduates
from the Keokuk High School on June 6.
two boys and two giris.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
MARSHALLTOwN ITEMS.

Rev. D. J. Tate. President of the Iowa
$. 5. and pastor of the First Baptist
church at Decatur, ILL.,. filled the pulpit OF
the colorsd Baptist church of this city
Sunday a. m. and p. N. The reverend
Is an able minister and all were deli GIFTED
to hear him.
J. w. Walker spent the week in Okla
loosa on business.
Rev. Nickerson preached at Saylor last
Sunday.
Mt. Hope Coasistory meets the first
and third Mondays of each month. All
members are requested to be present
There will be preaching at the A. NJ.
E. church next Sunday.
Mrs. Il. j. Wright and daughter. Miss
Flossy, expect to spend few weeks in
Des Moines visiting her son lawyer, H.
R.Wright and attending the holiness
Convention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
CLINTON ITEMS.

Rev. M. j. Burton of Davenport preach
ed morning and evening at the Second
Baptist church last Sunday.
Mrs. s. V. Williams spent few days
10 Chicago recently.
The 3rd number on the entertainment
course, q jubilee concert, was held Wed.
nesday evening at the A. NJ. E. church.
Owing to typographical error in the
last issue of the BvsTANDER the Ladies
Aid society was mentioned as meeting
with Mrs. K. D. Smith, when it should
have been Mr.. Il. D. Smith. We make
this correction tor the benefit of some
persons concerned.
The change of hour of services at the
Second Baptist church from 80 to 500
O'Clock seems to meet the approval Of the
members and people in general; large
number was Oat last Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
Mt. PLEASANT NEWS.

Miss Hester Bartlett, who spent the
winter in Evanston. ILL.,, has returned
home to see ner sister graduate.
Rev. j. II. Ferribee will 60 to Ottum-
wa Sunday to assist Rev. GoldoA with
Ouarterly meeting. He will remain over
during the District Conference.
Rev. Hillard, an Ex-Roman Catholic
Monk, aud Rev. Roberts assisted Rev.
Ferrioee with services Sunday a. III, Mr.
Chas. Austin was united with the church
The bunch OF Roses given for the
beLe cit OF the 5. 5. May l6, was a tinau-
clal success, and the play was we'll lend
cred considering the short time of prac.
tlce. Representatives from each OF the s.
S. classes ann the S. s. Board took par t
Miss Alma Talley Of Chicago is the
guest OF her cousin, Miss Julia Blrtlett.
The High School graduating exercises
will take place May 20 and 20, at the /
w. U. auditorium. Misses Myrtle Ar.
buckle Nora Harris and Julia Bartlett
are the oolored graduates.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
OTTUMWA NEWS.

The A. Nj. E. Sunday School will meet
at 9 100 A. M. instead OF 800 P. M. All
are invited.
Saturday was the birthday anniversary
of Mr.. Edward Ailer and q few friends
planned and carried out pleasant sur
prise, the evening was spent in games
and music. lig hit refreshments we're served
Elder Malone will preach at the A. M
E. church Wednesday evening the 22nd.
The 1. B. w. r. c. will meet with Mrs.
Henderson Friday.
A number ofyoung people attended q
party given at the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Elliot in honor Of their son Clifford
from the Philippine. the evening was
spent in games, dainty refreshments
were served and all reported an enjoyable
time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
BASE BALL.

The "Black Wonders" of 81. Joseph
Mo-, were expected in the city last
Sunday, but they did come, hence the
Des koines Giant played a game with
q pick nine and there was several
innings during the game. that some
fast playing was done the Messrs VIM.
Roberts Gates and Washington were
batteries for the giants and c. Woods
and John Brown performed the like
function for the pick.nine, the game
was one by the giants the score being
3tO7,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
First Skates in EuRland.

Blade skates were introduced into
England from Holland about 1860 and
were seen in London in 1852. John
Evelyn, the diarist, under the date
Dec. / Of that year, describes how
"dtvers gentlemen performed before
their majesties on the new canal in
St. James park, with scheets, after the
manner of the Holfanders." But in
l642 Edinburg had started a skating
club and was soon famous for it's ele-
CANT skaters. In 1772 the first Eng
lish book on "The Art Of Skating" was
published by Robert Jones. Though
roller skates were emplyed in Holland
In ITO, their use was conAned to tina,
country until 1S49. when they were in.
trotuced in scene of Aeyerbeer'a
"Prophete'' at Paris.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
FUNERAL OF MARIA
WHITE.
Interesting History-She Lived Thirty.
FIVE Years the Member Of One
Family.

Family.
Mrs. Maria White, the mother
of Mr.. Walter White of this
county, and the grandmother of
Mrs. S. D. Miller, died last Sun
day morning at the home of the
J. B. Stewart family, 1919 Pleas
ant street, where she had been
employed in their household for
IS years, which by her careful
taking, loveable, motherly way
she was intensely loved by the
Steward family, in fact consider
ed a quisa member.
Mrs. White was born in Rich
mond, Va, nearly sc years ago,
and her life has been that Of a
refined woman of her race, a high
christian character, exerting
much influence among her friends
for good morals and christian
womanhood. Death came as a
directresult of a cancerous growth
from which she had suffered
about fifteen years, yet very few
of her friends knew it. Her i'll
ness was only of a few days.
The funeral services were held
from the beautiful home of the
Stewart residence. The spacious
rooms of the building were thrown
open to the large crowd Of colored
people assembled there. The
funeral was preached at her re-
quest by DR.. J. w. Dulin, assisted
by Rev. T. L. Griffith, the pastor
of the Corinthian Baptist church,
of which she was a member, also
Rev. H. S. Graves assisted. The
services were SOLEMN and pathetic
The music was conducted by the
Baptist choir. The grave where
the remains were laid to rest was
covered with flowers and ever
greens, which h added much to the
beauty of the rich casket. All
attested the many kind and low
ing friends that she left to mourn
her death.
Mr.. James Todd is a nephew
of Mrs. White. She has broth
er, Adam Todd, % years old, liv-
ing in Oskaloosa, Kansas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23

A great Memorial service at St.
Paurs A. M. E. church Sunday even
ing in honor of our heroic dead of three
wars. John l.. Thompson and s. Joe
Brown will speak of the patriotism and
valor of our boys in blue of the revolu'
ton and the civil wars and Lieutenant
McAfee will speak of the Spanish,
American war heroes. Morning SER
vices at 1890 subject, "We have no
Continuing City here" All the old
soldiers are requested to attend this
memorial service Sunday evening at
the A. Nj. E. church, also members OF
the late war. Daughters of the sons
,of veterans will act as ushers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
folicem.n.a Christian Association,

Policsmsn'a Christian Association.
Canon Hobson, the founder Of the
toliceman's Christian association, has
arrived at New York. This associar
ION was founded eighteen years ago
IN . cellar In Liverpool. It had three
members at the start, but today has
sver 100000 throughout Great Britain
and her colonies. He comes over to
visit his sister in Fulton. oswego coun.
y, New York.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
THOUGHT he COULD HIT A BANDIT
But His Target In This Case Was Too
Small.

But His Target In This Case Was Too
Small.
James Preston, whose magazine
illustrations are well known, will
leave Philadelphia next week on q
southern tour, which will include a
prospecting trip into one Of the wild
est sections of Mexico. Pack mules
will be used to carry the supplies and
the point to be reached is a twelve
days journey from the City of Mexico,
where the expedition will be fitted out
Mr.. Preston was outlining his plans
to several friends the other day, when
one of them suggested bandits and
asked the artist If he was good shot
"Well, III give you an Illustration
Of my prowess with the revolver
drawled Mr.. Preston. Several years
ago I was gathering material out in
Arizona and one day I encountered q
rabbit. We came face to face at dis
tance of about six feet, and the rabbit
set up on its hind legs, seemingly pet
rified with fright. I pulled my re-
volver, aimed steadily and fired SIX
times in rapid succession. The rabbit
never budged. 1t was too much scared
to run away.
'T reloaded my trusty weapon and
crept closer. Then blazed away
again until I had once more emptied
all the chambers. There sat the rab-
bit, unharmed by my fusillade. Just
then an Indian came along with a
crowbar and the rabbit darted down
a hole. The Indian began humping
the earth and after awhile he reached
his arm down the hole and pulled the
rabbit out by the ears. With quick
motion he twisted its neck and grave.
ly handed it to me.
'But still that was a rabbit" con-
cluded Mr.. Preston, according to the
Philadelphia Press. "a bandit is big
ger than a rabbit
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
ROCK ISLAND AND TRI-CITY

ROCK ISLAND AND TRI-CITY.
Mr.. H. Mosrison who has been very i'll
at his home in South Rock Island is slow.
ly improving.
The o. O. F. held their services Sum
day afternoon in the Baptist church. In
the heat Of the doy large audiance was
present no erjnyed the interesting SER
vices,
Mrs c, j. Toliver was elected to re-
present the 1oussant l.. Overture club at
the State Federation in Ottumwa. The
club was organized in Davenport, but
consists Of ladies Of the Tri-City.
Mr. K. Pollard of Kentucky joined his
wife in Moline last week, she having re-
turned several weeks ago. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pollard will make Moline their home un-
til fall. We are glad to welcome Lulu"
and her husband beck
We clip the following from the Daven.
port Daily times:
COLORED CAPITALIST.
Something new IN the three cities in the
way of business concerns has como to
light company composed entirely OF
mem be1s OF the colored race having filed
articles of incorporation in the office of
the Scott County Recorder. The new
company is to be known as the Martin
Manufacturing Company. The general
nature of the business is to be the manu-
facture and sale of patent heading for
barrels, can or other receptacles and also
the manufacture of any article that may
hereafter be patented or patent right pur-
chased by this company and also the
right to carry on general manufacturing
business. The capital stock is placed at
g.. 900, divided into shares Of 81 each.
The cftisers Of the company are, Presi.
deut, Jsph Martin; Vice-pre sident; 6.
II. Merg Secretary, w G. Mott
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
Married Each Other ofss..

John and Mary Burkett. Of Koko-
20. Ind. began marrying each other
about forty years ago. and have kept
h up at intervals ever since. They
have had three divorces and four we'd.
lings, neither having welded another
N the meantime. Kokomo also reports
another couple. Henry and Myrtle
Hohn, who have been married to e6cA5
ether three times. and are now living
happily.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23

Mr.. Robt Good one of the most
highly esteemed colorcd citizen of Le. n
Iowa was Il. A. R. visitor, he having
been one of our sa BILE sons that off cred
his service for the defense of the
country flag. Mr.. Good enjoys meet
ing his old comrads and old Decatur
County friends. while here he was the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Jacobs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23

The dramatic play entitled, "Out in
the Street. will be given at Saylor
mines Monday night, May 26th for the
benefit of Corinthian Baptist church.
A earryall will leave Third and Locust
at six P. NJ. IS cents for the round trip
all that wish to go will please meet at
Jones' restaurant on Third street or
see Mrs. Butts, 1928 11th street or Mrs.
Washington s35 l1th street. All are
cordially invited to go. Mrs. Butts
Mrs. Washington and Noanan Powell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23

The Beniticient Club, is a new organ.
gonization. Their object is to raise
money to build home for the aged.
The officers are: President, Mrs. Sow
ards; Vice President, Mrs. h. N. Hyde;
Recording Secretary, Mrs.G. A. Perger-
son; Corresponding Seer stary, Mr.. K.
A. Henry; Treasurer, Mrs. Howard
McCraven; Chaplin, Mrs. A. M. Rivers;
Reporter, NrS. VIM. Coalson. The
club will meet Saturday, May "a, with
Mrs. Payne of Ls1 Oak street at three
O'Clock sharp.
Mrs. WV. COALsoN.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23

Mr.. H. j. Pierce was an over Sunday
caller to the Capitol City He used to live
here but now runs on the road from St
Paul west He says'that the colored
peopld of st. Paul are making great
preparation to entertain the Afro.
American Press Association.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-23
Mrs. L. R. PALMER, q. M. A. M.

Mrs. L. R. PALMER, q. M. A. M.
VIM. Coalson the Governors messen-
ger accompanied Governor Cummins
and staff and Governor Van SAINT of
Minnesota to Rock Island Wednesday
to review the State of Illinois G. A..
r. meeting. Mr.. Coalson said that all
the three Governors present. Iowa was
the best in appearance, made the best
speech and that our staff was the finest
looking staff officers.