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, 1903-03-10
BIRTH OF THE G.. AR.
VETERAN PRINTER TELLS SOME
INTERESTING FACTS.
Ritual Of the Order First "Set Up"
at Decatur. iIIinois-Many Changes
Made Since the Organization Of the
First Camp.

DO you KNOW" said Farmer" Col
Of central Illinois. that If Joe Pryor
and me hadn't been printers Decatur
might not have been the birthplace Of
the Grand Army of the Republic?
stephenson and Routh, the origina-
tors of the Grand Army, planned to
make it a secret affair. They got up
a ritual which contained a lot of stuff
and were anxious that nobody but old
soldiers should see 1t. Routh came to
Decatur from Springfield and engaged
Pryor and me to set it up. They took
up subscriptions among the old sol.
diers to pay us for IL work.
ut was intended to organize at
Springfield, but the Decatur veterans
became interested, and it was tried
on them first, and that is how Deca-
tur defeated Springfield for the dis
tinction of being the birthplace of the
G. -. r. The ritual had a lot of stuff
in it that was afterward cut out. The
Sons of Malta IVES the thing then,
and the G. A. r. ritual was patterned
considerably after tha of the
Maltas.
THE copy of Stephenson and
Routh was a badly mixed-up mess,
and Dick Steele re-wrote it SO that it
became Ineligible for the compost
tors. 1t had long e%ulogies OF Lincoln
and Douglas, and did not resemble
that in use by the Grand Army to-day
to any appreciate extent. read 1t
all some time age, when the conten-
ton came up between Decatur and
Rockford as to which had the better
authenti Gated claim to having the
first post, and | had to make affidavit
to It.
THE organization was different
then, and had a somewhat different
idea. You will remember that 1t be-
came involved in politics and came
near going to pieces until Gen. John
A. Logan vas chosen national COM
mander. Its idea was to uphold the
government, and it was a sort of
patriotic vigilance committee. 1t even
passed resolutions asking for the re-.
moval of some o%fice-holders whose
records did not suit the old soldiers.
Right after the war things were in
bad shape, and 1t did not take much
to excite the public mind.
81 don't know but what Routh ought
to have the most credit for starting
the order. though l guess Stephenson
thought of it first. I thought more Of
Routh. He was a genius and Of greater
caliber than Stephenson. l had a
lot of the original rituals we printed
stored at my house for a good many
years. but finally destroyed them
Bloomington Correspondence Chicago
Inter Ocean.
, 1903-03-10

For q long time the two year old
child of Mr.. P. l.. Mcpherson, SO N.
Tenth St., Harrisburg Pa, would sleep
part of the night, which made it very
hard for her parents. Her mother con-
cluded that the child had stomach trou-
BILE, and gave her half of n of Cham
berlains's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
which quoted her stomach and she
slept the whole night through. Two
boxes of these Tablets have effected a
permanent cure and she is now well
and strong. For sale by Frank H. Egg
gleston, Druggist. 3
, 1903-03-10


ne played On uhui the enc. BLOODY
bones ana crsckeo crowns were Al
o as current on tnis heio rs the
psA"y osys OIL henry ou' hoooas
see"eo 10 nihu much ho' even Tic
sufferers though nh hau " pe reiie'
Gu Dy cron and ochi'tree ny fiinchieS
before Time was caiied. american
RUGBY ID NOT exac'iy parior game hof
are ls exponents the most amiapie
specimens OF humanity Imaginable
Wnat with gore IL mud' the aspect
Oh tne players at tne close OF Tie "atch
was notnihs less tnan 1eroc'ous' thoush
DOLL teams did tneir pest 70 look pleas
wnen they posed o their piceures
on the steps o l the paVilion.
Inc winning team hao peeh coacheu
oy mioshipman Land' ana tneir Victory
Is the best testimony o the EMERGENCY OF
his exertions. Inc referee was Lieu
tenant Hraht oi the ore-
eoh ana the umpire Ensign "elcnert,
cniei-engineer OF the wilmington. Inc
ilnesmen were messrs. Marten anu
'Mitcneii' DOM OF the rel
inc teams lhed up as ioiio"s at
lz.zS p. NJ:
o.s.s.oreeon BAUM
CART. right-guard; vines ft-guard
hudso rlshttackle' "lse' iei' 'ac-
, 1903-03-10
CONVENIENT POCKET MAPS

Al lHE HEfO6lISHN OFFiNG.
The Republican is prepared to furn-
ish convenient pocket maps of Wyo-
ming and surrounding states to those
desiring them. The list carried in
cludes maps of Wyoming, Colorado,
Idaho, Utah and Montana, and the
price has been fixed at rs cents per
copy.
The maps are published by Rand,
McNally & Co., of Chicago, and are up
to-date in every particular. They are
arranged in neat book form and are
suitable for carrying in ones pocket,
being neatly covered and durable. In
addition to the map Of the state rep
resented there is a large amount Of
valuable information concerning the
state, contained in the book. 1t has q
new and original compilation and ready
index showing in detail the entire rail-
road system. the express company do
ing business over each road and accu-
rately locates all cities, towns, post
Offices, railroad stations, villages,
counties, islands, lakes, rivers, etc.
The special features of these pocket
maps are: Locating the branch or par
ticular division of railroad upon which
each station is situated; the nearest
mailing point of all local places; desig-
mating money order postoffces; tele-
graph stations, and naming the COM
pany doing business at the point where
the several companies have Offices.
The population of the various towns
is given according to the 1900 census.
These pocket maps will be sold for
the small sum Of rs cents each and
can be had only at The Republican
office. A copy will be given free with
every six months subscription to The
Daily Republican, paid in advance.
The Republican also furnishes the
very latest wall map issued by Rand,
McNally & Co., for the sum Of 81. or
will give 1t free with each yearly sub
scription to The Daily Republican paid
in advance. This map is kept right W
to the times and shows the Unitet
States and its new possessions on tn
one side and the world On the other.
, 1903-03-10
SIDING DANCE
BASKET BALL GIVEN BY BOB
PENNock A DELIGHTFUL
AFFAIR.
Lap Supper Served at Midnight With a
Bountifui supply Of coffee-Next
Dance To Be on st. Patrick's Night
With Shamrocks for Decorations.

Tie Siding, Wyo., March 7.-(Special
Correspondence of The Republican, =
The basket dance given here last week
by Bob Pennock and others vas a
grand affair, with q lap supper at mid
night and plenty of good coffee to
drink. Some Of the popular ladies were
Misses Jennie and Belle Lane, Lucy
Bennett, Dottie Lemer, Emma Wurl,
Maria Pennock and sister and Mes
danes Jones, Woodland and Davis. The
men present were H. Sage, Frank and
Fred Wurl, G. schefield, B. Shirley.
Polly and Chef Bennett, Fred Koch,
Bud Maxwell, Ed Clark. Roy Hawks,
]. Robbins and several others from
around here and also Mr.. Jones Of Lar
annie.
1t was feared that Miss Sheffield
would not be present at the dance ow-
ing to the distance and roads but
through the undaunted efforts of Roy
Hawks she arrived about supper time.
The rag-time boy was missed at sup
per time and grave fears were enter
tanned as to his whereabouts, but he
returned later in the morning greatly
refreshed by a couple Of hours rest.
But Maxwell was evidently looking
for trouble, as he brought a box of
picks.
The next dance of importance will be
given at the Tie Siding hotel, March
nth. A large crowd and a good time
is expected. All are cordially invited.
Don't forget to bring your Shamrocks,
for this dance and be in the swim with
the rest of the people.
HERMOSA AID.
, 1903-03-10
Balloon vs., Automobile.

English automobile enthusiasts
have formed a volunteer corps to be
used by the government in time of
war for carrying dispatches and bring
ing into communication distant points
not reached by the railroads. OF late.
to get themselves in training, they
have organized several balloon pur.
suits. In these novel chases an aero
naut starts skyward in a balloon.
carrying some dummy dispatches.
while at the same time the automo-
biles start in pursuit Of the huge gas
bag on terra firma. II a good breeze
is blowing the aeronaut gives the
automobilists a lively chase; while
If he is aided with clouds In or above
which to hide himself he keeps the
modern knight of the road" guessing
as to his whereabouts. The one who
reaches him first after his descent
is declared the winner of the chase,
which Is said to be much more excit-
ing than hare and hounds or a fox
hunt.
, 1903-03-10
SHERIDAN TO HAVE
FlFTEEN-ROUND FIGHT.

The sporting element will have an op-
p%ortunity to attend a glove contest of
fifteen rounds for a purse of $500 and
the gate receipts at the skating rink
Monday evening, March %, says the
Sheridan Enterprise. The contestants
for boxing honors are Billy O'Neil of
Sheridan and Jack Farrall of Casper.
Both men are said to be in fine condi-
ton for the bout and an interesting ex-
hibition is looked for.
, 1903-03-10
PATENT

A man that compounds or invents
something that ia Just a little better
than the next best thing. is certainly
entitled to the best share of he pro
At to be derived from the sale of the
article. So he patents or copyrights
to protect his interests. Patented
goods are good goods. poor goods are
never patented. We have 20 years OF
trial behind us to give us the assur-
ance that We have the best medicine
compounded for the cure Of Dyspepsia.
slck-head-ache, Biliousness, Indiges-
ton, and all Stomach disorders. We
protect the public " we'll as ourselves
by keeping the formula . secret. AZ
long ~ We make 1t ourselves we know
It is made right and It cures these
diseases. Druggists tell us that 1t is
one medicine that the sale Is ever on
the increase. To get the best remedy
for dyspepsia or indigestion ask the
druggist for DR.. Gums Improved Liv'
or pills. Price 26 cts. per box, only
one for q dose. We will send . trial
box free by mail. OF . full box on re
ceipk Of 16c. Address DR.. Bosanko Co.
Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by Frank H
Nxsleston and A. H. Cordiner. drug
gists, Laramie. Wyo.
, 1903-03-10
Would Smash the Club.

II members Of the Hay Fever AS
would use DR.. Kings New
for Consumption, the club
would go to pieces, for it always cures
this malady and Asthma, the kind that
the doctors-it wholly drives
from the system. Thousands of once
hopeless sufferers from Consumption,
Bronchitis, owe their lives
and health to it. 1t conquers Grip,
saves little ones from Group and Whoop-
ing Cough and is positively guaranteed
for all Throat and Lung troubles, soc
and 800. Trial bottles fire. at Charles
N. Settele's
, 1903-03-10
The Vice Of NaoqinQ

Clouds the happiness Of the home,
but a nagging woman often needs help,
She may be so nervous and rundown
in health that triies annoy her. If she
is melancholy, excitable, troubled with
loss of appetite headache .sleeplessness,
constipation or fainting and dizzy
srells. she needs Electric Bitters. the
most wonderful remedy for ailing wo'
men. THOUSANDS Of sufferers from fe
male troubles, nervous troubles. back
ache and weak kidneys have used 1t
and become healthy and happy. TT!
lit. Only SOC. Charles N. Settle guar
! antees satisfaction.
, 1903-03-10
DEATH WAS RESULT OF
SOFTENING OF BRAIN.

An autopsy was held over the re-
mains of Glen Bowling. the young man
of whom mention was made in these
columns last week, and who died last
Friday night, says the Buffalo Bulletin.
on the head some time ago was thought
by Coroner Armstrong and others to
be sufficient grounds for an inquest.
donk, conducted the autopsy, and after
a very through examination they
decided that death was a result of
causes. and the corners jury brought
in its verdict accordingly.
, 1903-03-10
Tho stomach 10 the Man.

A weak stomach weakness the man,
becase Il cannot transform the food he
eats into nourishment. Health and
strength cannot be restored to any
sick man or weak woman without hrst
rsstoving heath and strength to The
stomach. A weak stomach cannot d.
geet enough food to feed the tissues and
revive the tired and run down limbs
and organs Of the body. Kodol Dys-
pspsia Cure ceansss, purines. sweetens
and strsngtens glands and membranes
Of tie stomach. and curss indigestion.
Dyspepsia and all stomach troubles.-
Laramie Drug Co, Williamson Z
s~tsphsnssa. pharmacy graduates.
, 1903-03-10
Appreciated Himself,

A little boy, while playing neal the
%Serpentine. last Christmas day. fell
into the water.
An Irish laborer, who was passing
at the time, courageously jumped into
the water, clothes and all, and rescued
the boy.
A lady who had observed the brave
deed went up to Pat, and. shaking his
hand, said:
II feel it an honor. my brave man,
to shake hands with you; many a
worse man than you has been present,
ed at court"
Faith, you're roight, num-" replied
Pat, as he proceeded to wiring the
water out Of his coat. "Th' last tonne
OF was PRESENTED at court OF only got
one month. whole me mate got two.
begorra!"-Spare Moments.
, 1903-03-10
. SPLENDID BOOST
FOR NORTH PARK.

The various members of the Den
yer Stock Show feel very enthusiastic
as a result of their work, says the North
Park Union. North park comes in for
its share in the glory on account of
Monte Blevins, our leading %stockman,
winning the sweep stake prize of $50
and the yearling first rize of 500. This
is an advertisement for Walden and
North park hat we all ought to feel
proud of.
, 1903-03-10

The best pill meath the stars and
stripes;
It cleanses the system and "
gripes.
Little Early Risers of worldly repute-
Ask for DeWitt's and take no substi-
tute.
A small pill, easy to buy. easy to
take and easy to act, but never falling
in results, DeWitt's Little Early Risers
arouse the secretions and act as q
tonic to the liver, curing permanently.
Laramie Drug Co., Williamson q
Stephenson, pharmacy graduates.
, 1903-03-10
THE MOVEMENT is
DECIDEDLY COMMEMORATE.

Prominent citizens of Laramie have
organized the Albany County Indus
trial association to boom the industries
of Albany county, say the Grand En-
campment Herald. The movement is
decidedly commendable, and a similar
movement should be made in every
county in the state.
, 1903-03-10
Advertised Letter List.

Following is a list Of the letters re-
naming uncalled for in the postoflce
at Laramie, Wyo., for the week ending
March 9th, 1908. Parties calling for
letters in this list will please say lad
vertised:"
Coburn Robt. E. Hamburger, Otto
Ingles. G. r. Heckart. John A.
Kepner, A. T. Lucas, J.. Y.
Murte, Oskar Murray, Mollie( 2)
Pattison, D. H. (2) Railey, N. v.
Thompson, w. ]. Tucker, Fred
Tinsler, Hi.
r r. RELTZ P. M.
, 1903-03-10
e FIRST TRIP EAST

G. w. Wells returned to Walden
Tuesday from a trip to Laramie. where
he has been on business, says the North
Park Union. Mrs. E. Bennett of Butler
accompanied him-this being her first
trip east of Walden for nineteen years.
With the exception of a trip or two to
Steamboat Springs, We understand it
was her only trip outside of the park
during that period.
, 1903-03-10
Can't Keep II Secret.

The splendid work of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills is daily coming to light.
No such grand remedy for Liver and
Bowel troubles was ever known before.
Thousands bless them for curing Con-
stipation, Sick Headache, Biliousness,
Jaundice and Indigestion. Try them.
Csc at Charles n. Settele's Drug store.
, 1903-03-10

4 Job oe peinting done in The Re-
puhlican o0cs b . guarantee that It
- doe right AMI according to the
very Atsst iaea6y.
, 1903-03-10

Is akin to insanity. Many a woman re
Allies this as she lies awake hour BY
hour, peopling the darkness With phan,
toms, starting at the creaking OF BID
, 1903-03-10

A complete line Of legal blanks at
The Republican office.
, 1903-03-10
UNION PACIFIC TIME TABLE.

UNION PACIFIC TIME TABLE.
In effect at the Laramie station q
the present time:
West.Bound.
Leaving time:
N. l, Overland Limited. 1850 a. m
No. 3, Pacific Express. Lilo a. m.
No. 5. Mail and Express. 6:4S pm.
No. 101, Fast Mail........ 1850 q m.
No. 1O5. Pacific Express. Sis p. N.
East.1ound.
Arriving time:
No. 2, Overland Limited. 1886 .. m.
No. 4, Atlantic Express. ..11:35 q N
mo. 8, Mail and Express. .11:15 p. n
mo. 102, Fast Mail........ $40 p. u
, 1903-03-10
SAID TO BE HOLDING

II it's a bilious attack, take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
a quick recovery is certain. For sale
by Frank. H. Eggleston. Druggist. 8
, 1903-03-10

lesaness. It is the best of tonics and in
MIGRANTS, nourishing the nerves, en-
couraging the appetite and inducing
refreshing sleep. Irregl iarity, weaken-
ing drains, inflammation, liberation and
female weakness are perfectly cured by
vFavorite Prescription"
rMy wife was sick for over eight years" writes
Albert II. Fulte, Esq, of Altamont, Grundy Co,
Tenn. uShe had uterine disease and was treated
by two physicians and got no relief. At last I
read about DR.. Pierce's medicines and We de
cided to try his 'Favorite Prescription I sent
to the drug store and got one bottle and the first
for three nights. Being sure that it would cure
her I sent for five more bottles and when she
had taken the sixth bottle she was sound and
well.p
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets should be
used with "Favorite Prescription" when
ever a laxative is required.
, 1903-03-10

or Inc "9tlc "
the bedclothes.
Such symP
toms in general
point to disease
Of the delicate
W omanly Of
gans, and . con-
slant drain of
t h e vital and
nervous forces.
This condition
cannot be over
come by sleep
ing powders:
The dis eased
condition must
r. cured hfore
I Il c cOAse-
quence of dis
e a are re.
moved.
DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Pre-
s~cnption cures
t h e wonnanly
diseases which
Il nervous
ness and sleep
-ck~-s~ --I e-
, 1903-03-10

weekly Republican only Il : year;
, 1903-03-10
UNION PACIFIC
tn: and n!H sEsT LINE East

For Time Tables, Folders, Illusrrat,
ed Books, Pamphlets descriptive Of the
territory traversed, call on or address,
e. r. BRElSCH, Agent.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-02-01

News was received here yesterday
of the death Of DIR. T. NJ. Townsend
OF New York, on Jan -. DIR. Town
send was brother OF Mrs. VIM.
Campbell OF Thompson creek, and
the remains will be brought 10 here
by way Of Galveston and laid TO rest
in the Thompson creek church GEM
etery. Mrs. Campbell Is also III.
An accident 20 the Eagles news
paper press yesterday morning left
the Daily Eagle stranded on one Of
the many reefs In the sea OF iourn"
alism, from which II was rescued
through the fraternal courtesy Of the
Pilot editor In offering his press TO
print the paper.
Remember the union mission meet
Ing Tuesday night at the Christian
church, with al interesting program.
A union meeting Of all the churches,
being the first Of series Of union
meetings to be held by agreement Of
the pastors Of Bryan.
Capt j. J. Adams. tax collector,
phoned the Eagle last night that the
total number OF poll tax receipts is-
sued to date aggregate 1850. The
normal vote Of the county Is about
800.
Clarence Scott, who has been en-
ployed on the jacksonville extern
sion Of the /. 4 q. ", is AZ home
again and gave the Eagle pleasant
call yesterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-02-01
DEEDDONEAT HISDOOR
Real Estate Broker Shot by an In
known Individual.
HIT NEAR HIS HEART
although In such q Serious COndi-
tion, the Wounded Man Steadied
Himself and Fired Three
Times In Darkness.

Pit;shurg. Jan. SIC. d Allison.
. well known real estate broker Of this
city. was called TO the front door Of his
home In sheraden. a suburb. and shot
down by an unknown person. The bull
lei entered SIR. Allison side near the
heart II is feared the wound viii
prove fatal II happened al l:i5
o'clock this morning.
Mr. Allison awakened shortly before
2 O'Clock by loud ringing at the front
door. Securing a revolver he descend
ed and opened the door. No one was
there. and he stepped onto the porch
and was peering into the darkness.
when a shot was fired from the side
Of the house. Mr Allison was shot
through the side He quickly steadied
himself by holding on the porch rail.
ing. howeverAnd fired three shots after
the assassin. Mrs. Allison rushed down
and found her husband half kneeling
and half hanging on the porch. She
dragged him inside and physician
was quickly summoned. but on account
Of Mr. Alllson's condition no attempt
was made 10 extract the bullet No
reason h known Tor the attempt on
Mr. Alllson's life. and the Identity %
the man who fred the shot Is a mys-
terry.
An Internal machine was sent Mr.
Allison last Thursday. but Il failed 70
work when the box was opened II Is
said the shooting was the result Of a
political trouble which Allison has had
In the borough. Another reason given
for the shooting BY some Is II was
thought Allison was connected with
the AntIsaloon league. as the box
containing the machine was directed
20 G. d. Allison. secretary OF Anti-Sa-
loon league. Sheraden.
Il was denied that Mr.. Allison Is In
any way connected with the league.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-02-01
FOUND GUILTY.

Charges "a Contact tnbseoming an ON.
crr aud Gentleman Sustained
San Francisco. Jan 3i.-The Chron-
kle says Cap;aia W n. CrIalng Of the
revenue cutter service Vas found guilty
Of charges q conduct unbecoming an
officer and gentleman by the court.
martial convened here early in Janu
airy. The findings have been approved
by Captain c. =. Shoemaker. chief OF
service. and by Assistant Secretary
spaldlng. a has the sentence which the
court-maTial parsed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-02-01
HAT SCHEDULE.
Local NeseS

Miss Mae Cole has returned from
Ennis.
c. NJ. Camp was here from Marlin
yesterday.
Herman Klndt of Knrten was In
the city yesterday.
Read Bonneyille's Clearance sale
ad In today's Eagle.
Grand Clearance Sale for 8 days
only AZ Bonneyille's. 10
Joe Johnson Of Milllean was Wis
itor here yesterday.
w.P. Burkhalier OF wellborn was
Ia the city yesterday,
Mrs. ID. Giles Of wellborn was n
visitor TO the city yesterday.
Miss Emily Purcell of Tabor was n
visitor 10 the city yesterday
Nice lot Of hulls on hand for sale
cheap. T.. &. Harder a Co. 80
We have all the new fabrics Tor
early spring waists. Webb Bros. 10
Miss Emma Melcer returned 20
Hearne yesterday after visiting at
Kurten.
Mrs. George y. Walker of 81.
Louis is the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. A.
J. buchanan.
OxfOrds, plain and fancy, are the
right things for waists. See ours.
Webb Bros. ~
II. II. Scale was ~ the city yester
day and went 10 the Brazos bottom
below Wellborn.
Regular services will be- held rs
usual at the Christian church today
aud tonight, by the pastor.
Methodist church services NJ the
court house today, morning and
evening. Preaching by the pastor.
Mrs. George Wicker has returned
90 Austin aud Mrs. Pennington 10
Greenyille after visiting here and At
College.
New arrivals ut Webb Bros-Ve-
Mise Bands, Medallious, All-Over We
nice lace, All-over Embroidery, ALI
over Nalencieunes lace. ~
FOR RENT.-A flye-room honse
aud half block ground, good out
houses, two blocks from Main street.
Apply to Chas Knoblauch. 10
For Rent-ward place, roomy
house aud plenty OF land, near grad
ed school. Rent cheap. Apply TO
&. A. Adams or J. w. Bats. %
Two nicely furnished rooms 20 rent
20 couple without children or two
gentlemen. Apply 10 Mrs. VIM.
Hoppe or address Z. q. box 81. ~
Miss Crudgington, after pleasant
visit 10 Pine Bluh and Little Rock,
has gone TO Galveston, where she will
visit her sist r before returning "a
Bryan.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-02-01
MRS. IDA MCDONALD,
Supreme Deputy of the Maccabees Of the World.

that ! must do soms
to regain my hsslh
lrisnd sdvoesisd your ..--
Of Cardui treatment 80
strongly that ! decided 10
ny K, although ! had iit;s-
faith In patent msdieinss
am nov very thankful that
! did 80. loF within tan days
blssssd rslisi esms 10 ma.
and In lass than three
months ! was cured. and
have enjoyed fine health