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RURAL CARRIERS SALARIES.

There have been various publica-
tions concerning the salaries of the
rural free delivery carriers. and as
the matter is one of interest to so
many people in North Carolina we
have endeavored to obtain the cor
rect status of affairs. AS we under
stand the schedule of salaries which
began on the first of July, it is as
follows:
The last Congress raised the maxi
mum salary from $500 to 1920 a year.
1t was found that the maximum route
was twenty-four miles long, and to
carriers on routes of this length,
numbering about 10000, the maxi
mum salory will be paid. The sal
aries of carriers on routes shorter
than the maximum was fixed by de-
Quoting SIS for each mile less than
twenty-four. The net result has
been that slightly over two-thirds of
the whole force of 24,500 rural car
riers have received increases of 800
a year in their salaries. The remain
ing carriers have received increases of
less than this amount This sched-
ulc takes into consideration the ex-
pense for equipment and makes what
is stated to be liberal allowance for
such expenses to carriers on routes
less than the maximum length. 1t
leaves about the, same appropriation
available for new service during the
coming year that the department had
during the last fiscal year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28
Lame Back
Stiff Joints
Contracted Cords

These affections have made thousands of life
long cripples. Thousands of cripples have beer
cured permanently by the of the best anc
most reliable of all Family remedies.
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Hamlins nS;s
MzARlljD(G;pIz||
$: OIL
Peuetrates the Pores of the Skin
Reaches the Seat of the Trouble
Drives out the Pain
Cures the Disease

Why not try it? 1t can do for you what it has
done for others.
c. S. Burrell, Dennison, Tex, writes: suffered
for years with Larrlc Back caused from in
fammation of the Kidneys. Sometimes could not
straghten up and at times could not turn in bed
Hamlins Wizard Oil has cured me and feel
better than have in thirty years.
John Ogden, Willows, Cal, writes: / had
Rheumatism in my hand SO badly that the joints
became stiff and had not been able to close the
hand in two years. few applications of Hamlins
Wizard Oil removed the Contraction of the
hand.
There is only one Wizard Oil - Hamlins-
name blown in the bottle. Signature "Hamlin
Bros" on wrapper. Take no substitute. soc.
and S1.oo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28

sAnd Wilmington elects not to go on
the water wagon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-28

The New York Times thus gives
conniption fits to the followers of
Teddy the Terrible. ct is beginning
to be evident to the supporters of
Mr.. Roosevelt that the Democratic
candidate not only has the support of
his party, but has gained the sup
port of the independents as well.
They know what that means.
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Solid South. :. :. :. .l5l
Debatable South. :. ~
Debatable Northeast. 6Z
Total. . 23l
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furnishing names for girls and boys.
If the procession of letters continue.
One from Homer Parker, Of Faxon,
Tennessee, to him reads thus: MY
Very Dear Sir-Myself and wife have
twins. born to us on the 18th, a boy
and a girl. The boys name is Alton
B. Parker. Please give us the name
of your wife or daughter, as we want
to christen the girl the same.
Thanking you in advance, 1 remain
respectfully, and probably a distant
relative.
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Summary.

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The National tribune., 1904-06-23
WASHINGTON @, THURSDAY 49,

Seiig. Co. f, Cd Kans. shot and killed by
the guard, as he was not able to keep up,
ON account Of his wounds. He was the
father of August L. Selig. recently Mayor
of Lawrence. One or two days on the trip
they got little bit Of bacon.
On the 1fth of July they reached Camp
Ford prison. Before entering this terrible
and those who had anything left were
robbed again. There We're about 5000 pris-
oners at this place, the pen covering II
acres. and they were allowed to distribute
themselves among their old comrades. There
were about six of the 9th Kans. in Camp
Ford. but Henderson concluded to mess
with the 120;h Ohio. Capt. Andrew j.
Armstrong. of Co. ID. 1st Mans. tColoredl
an Emporia man. knew Henderson,. with
whom he shared all he had. surrendering
his plank to sleep on and lying in the sand
himself. Henderson says he owes his life
to Capt. Armstrong. who not only aided
him with his wound. but looked after him
in spell of typhoid fever, which came
to him on the 18th.
The Monday morning following, the Goth
of July. Henderson was taken TO the hos
pital. He obtained a little Quinine and
extract of wild camomile. and soon began
to recover: some Cruel. Il little meat and
some -four aided rapidly. While in the
crate money, and with this he was able to
buy some butter. eggs and sweet potatoes
from farmers peldling about the place
He began to long for Gods country, and
plans for escape filled his mind
The hospital consisted of crotches set in
the ground, covered with brush. There
were no sides, but it was thoroughly guard
ed. A 14-foot board raised slightly at one
end was deemed ample bedding for two.
The National tribune., 1904-06-23
Department Of Missouri.

In General Orders, No /. the new Com
mander of the Department of Missouri
Comrade Jere I. Dew. designates Com
rade Thos. 4. Rodgers, of Post /, st. Louis
as A. A. General and A. @. NJ. General
and states that the personal address Oi
the Department Commander is New York
Life Building, Kansas City. Mo.
Gen. Orders, No. 2. promulgates the new
administration elected at the Doth Encamp
ment, held May 1S and 10, at Lexington
Mo.
Commander Jere 7. Drew, Post 8. Kan.
Brookfield; J. V. c.. John b. Burris, Pos,
IL. Lexington; Medical Director. DR. Ed
ward Borck, Post 1O7. st. Louis Chap
lain. Rev. 7. J. FerriI, Post Z, ST. Joseph
(address Bowling Green. Mo-; Council
Of Administration. F: T.. Becker. Post 13
st. Louis: Ernst Rotteen. Post l, St
Louis; Henry Fairbalk; Post 107. St
Louis; r. l.. Withaup. Post 243, Willow
Springs; J: p. Tracey. Post 80, Springfield
Staf-Thos. Il. Rodgers. A. A. General
and A. Q. NJ. General; Thos. J. Whitman
Post 2S2. Carrollton, Inspector; Judge
Advocate. G. A. Mossman. Post Z, st
Joseph; Chief MASTERING Officer. c. w
Rubey, Post 4S. Lebanon Senior A. d. C.
and Chief of Staff. w. H. Wormstead. Post
r. I. McCaskey. Post ;, Moberly: Chief
Bugler and A. ID. c., Jno. b. Schneider
Post 13. st. Louis.
Paragraph VIII announces that charters
have been annulled for Posts 45, Oregon
103, ChiIhowee; 104, Gallatin: III, Quit.
man: 1G7, Rosendale: 206. Camden; 217
Williamstown: 231. Kansas City: 3SJ
Long Lane: 430. Craig; 495, Lead Mine
Paragraph IN states that these Posts have
been suspended: 224. Neale 229, Laddonia
262. Centralia: 90. Edinburg: 2S3, Fair
Play: 1862, Dadeville: 367. Roscoe: 3S3
Mountain View: 397. Brookline All, Com
petition: 416. Tiff City: 454. Calhoun
49,. Norris
Missouri Headquarters at Boston will
be at COpley Square Hotel.
The Department Enoampment for 1906
will meet at Brookfeld, Mo.
The National tribune., 1904-06-23
81. Gen. Meade: Order, May 90
3S. Hancock's Report.
CTo be continued.)
AZ Baxter Springs, Kan.

EDIToR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Post 1913,
Department of Kansas, with the w. II. c..
on Sunday, May %, and Monday. May 30.
honored our dead comrades buried near
this place by memorial services-at the
Methodist Church, on Sunday and by deco
rating the soldiers graves on Monday The
Memorial sermon was delivered by Rev.
White. of the Nj. f. Church
On Monday forenoon the veterans, with
the Woman's Relief Corps and citizens
including children from the school-met at
our &. A. r. hall, with ample supply Of
flowers and flags, and went to our city Of
the dead and paid our annual tribute Of
devotion to the fallen heroes.
In the afternoon at the Methodist Church
Memorial services were conducted by the
local clergy and other speakers. Lincoln's 3
Gettysburg address was read: there were
speeches by Comrades Daniels, Ronne6eld
and others. The Memorial address was
by Rev. A. L. IoNEs-a masterly and i'm
pressive address, MARTIN, 9th Ky.
Cav. Baxter Springs. Kans.
The National tribune., 1904-06-23
A KANSAS SOLDIER.
Gallant Service the FrenterWounded and Captured
bic Suffering Camp FOdDarng Escape and Hundreds of
Miles Incredibly Dangerous, Tosome Travel Reach the
Union Lines.
By GEO. w. MARTIN Secretary, Kansas Historical Society,"

report says: Lieut.. Henderson, comma nd
ing detachment 9th KanS. (than whom a
Drawer officer never existed), was severely
wounded. lie was carried into a small
house with % other wounded. They We're
Il miles west of the main command, which
was i'll camp at Camden. During the night
Gems. Marmaduke and Shelby threw their
command between the wounded and Cam
den. thus isolating them. The whole squad
of fora gers under Williams's command. 100
men, were routed, and the wagons and a
few pieces of artillery captured. The rebels
killed all the wounded coiOred troops and
some of the wounded whites. The loss of
this large train and artillery was seriously
felt by Gen. Steele and necessarily Grip
pied his operations. While in the shanty
four of Henderson's wounded comrades
died. The Union loss in this engagement
was Id men killed. o. wounded, and 81
missing. In the fight and in the retreat
the 1st kans. (Colored) had III officers
and men killed and Go wounded. When
The National tribune., 1904-06-23
MEMORIAL DAY m MEXICO.
The Ceremonies Took On International A
pecta Through Action OF President Dfax.

Comrade ]. j. Fitzgerell. Of the City Of
Mexico, writes to The National Tribune
| that President Diaz, of the Republic Of the
South. because of the feeling Of amity
and admiration of the people of Mexico
for the people of the United States. gave
international aspect to Memorial Day by
detailing a General of the Mexican army
and squad of Mexican cadets 10 partici-
pate and to decorate the monument erect
ed to the American Mon dead of the
Mexican war. Comrade EitZgerell sends
clippings from the Mexican Herald. from
which we quote:
1.-The members of the Post, accompa MED
by the visiting Grand Army men. had some
time previously driven in carriges TO Cha
pultapec, where they were received at the
gates of the castle by Gen. Juan Eillegas,
Director of the National Military Academy.
and squad of cadets, when the veterans
and the Mexicans marched together TO the
monument erected to the memory of the
cadets who fell i'm 1917, fighting against the
Americans tpon the arrival of the party
at the monument. the veterans placed at its
base a magnificent floral wreath, as a
tribute from the Americans to the heroism
of the cadets This ceremony was per-
formed in silence and was very brief. and
at its close the veterans and cadets, with
Gen. Eillegas, drove in carriages to the
United States Cemetery. where many peo-
pie were already assembled.
AT the entrance to the cemetery the
cadets and veterans formed in line and
marched to the monument built over the
graves of the 80 unknown Amercans who
fell in the battles fought during the Mex
lean war. Upon this tomb. the Mexican
cadets deposited their testimonial in the
shape of very large wreath of flowers.
Gen. Villegas depositing the wreath upon
the tomb, assisted by couple of cadets.
Fenton r. McCreery First Secretary of
the American Embassy. represented the
United States Government at the services
AFTER the ceremony of placing the
wreath upon the American monument was
concluded. the veterans and cadets marched
TO the tomb of Waldemar Malcolmson, which
was BEAUTIFULLY decorated with flowers and
almost covered with the Stars and Stripes.
In front of the tomb a table had been
placed. covered with the. flag, and a great
flag was stretched across overhead, shield
ing the speakers from the rays of the sun.
This place had been selected as the scene
81 the program which was to follow, and
which was patriotic and religious"
The ceremonies included reading Lin
coins Gettysburg address, The address
was by COmrade Rev. Duncan Brown; his
subject: "The Citizen Soldier" He said
the lessons learned by services in the field
were lessons that made men better in peace
and that Every Republic on earth is
stronger because of the unity and strength
Of the United States"
The National tribune., 1904-06-23
Department Of Texas.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: At the
Annual Encampment of the Department
of Texas, the following officers were elect
ed: Department Commander, Jno L. Boyd
s. V. c., ID. G. Gillette; ]. w. c., w. H.
Christian; Medical Director. T.. l.. Whitak-
Wright and J. HI. Pratt, Delegates sat Large
to National Convention: r. B. Underhill
and w. II. Harvey, Alternates. Coun-
Gil Of Administration-Wm. Allen, j. O.
Eastbroek, A. Rockhold, J. w. Ridgs, E.
+. Watts
staff Appointments. 8. Dunlap, 4.
A. General and A. Q. Nj. General; W. A.
Stenes, Natl Council of Adm; C.. r.
Hubbard, Inspector-Gen.: NJ B. Young,
Chief MASTERING Officer; J. T. Cunning
ham. Judge-Ady.; Jne Hunter, Chief OF
STAFF. +. WATTS, Denison, Tex.
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Commissioner Ware for vice-Presidert.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: As | see
there is move made by the old comrades
to put Comrade Ware on the ticket with
President Roosevelt for Vice-presiIent, /
want to say this would be wise selection,
as every old soldier indorses Comrade
Wares policy in executing the pension
laws. The old soldiers only want the laws
carried out with the full intent of the law
makers. and they know and are proud that
the Democratic journals never shake him
from doing his duty. With Comrade Ware
on the ticket with Roosevelt. Parker,
Hearst. Hill and German might just as
we'll 80 a-tishiug with Grover. Comrades,
keep the work to the front.-u. III. IIUTcII-
INsoN, Elk Fork, Ky.
The National tribune., 1904-06-23
In the Spirit Of the Dav.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Memorial
Day was suitably observed by Workman
Post 81, Little Falls, Mimi. assisted by
the public generally. The graves of all
vets were strewn with flowers and with
flags. The citizens through the soIicita-
tions of Mayor &. T.. Vasaly and Munich
pal Judge Crawford Sheldon, both sons of
veterans. secured enough money to pay ex-
panses of the day and had balance Of $37
which they turned over to the Post for its
relief fund. The march to the cemetery
was headed by the Red Men and their
band. followed by veterans i'm carriages
and they by public schools and citizens
The exercises at the graves were conduct
ed by the Post Chaplain. +. ]. Farrand
The singing was by the choir of the VI. l..
church. Mayor G. l.. Vasaly delivered the
memorial address,. J. CLARK, Post
Quartermaster, Co. c, 10Th n. u, Little
Falls Mimi
The National tribune., 1904-06-23
Information Omitted.

please print" is written on the margin of
newspaper slipping thar describes the un-
vailing of a monument to Unknown Union
dead. Evidently the monument is i'm
the T.. &. A. r., Mrs g. w Remage being
President of the w. II. c.. The monument
was presented TO the q. A. r. Post of
which Fl. G. Esselstyn is Commander.
There is nothing to lead TO suspicion as
to what town or parish the monument is
in: nothing to indicate name. date or loca-
ton of the paper from which the clipping
Is taken
The National tribune., 1904-06-23
The Day at Houghton. Mich.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Memorial
Day was observed here, the lineup of
parade consisting of Quincy Band; Co. q,
Sd NJ. \. e.; Spanish War Eets-form-
erly Co. f, 34th Mich, Eol-and Stiles
Post. Il. A. X. Services were held in the
Houghton Cemetery, where number of
comrades from each organization rest. In
the morning there was special church
service and an address from the pulpit by
Rev. Ames haywood, who delivered an
able address after the parade.-CARL c..
JENSEN, Co. f, 34th Mich, Hougleton,
Mich
The National tribune., 1904-06-23
Department Of Virginia and North Carolina

Department Commander John c. Fowler,
by General Order. ), directs all Posts that
have not done so to perfect their rosters
and send one copy TO the Honorable Com
missioner of Pensions. The order details
committee of nine comrades, covering the
Department. TO arrange for special trans
portation rates from their respective Sec
tons to the National Encampment and re-
turn, and to report the rates to headquar-
ters for PRONUNCIATION.
The National tribune., 1904-06-23
No Appetite

MeanS loss o. vitality, V18or
or tone, and IS often a pre-
cursor Of prostrating sick
ness. This IS why it is
serious. The best thing
you can do IS to take the
great Alternative and tonic
Hood'sSarsaparlla
Which has cured thousands.
The National tribune., 1904-06-23

The booming of cannon announced that
the battle of Poison Springs was on. Hem
derson with his 80 men promptly reported
with his cavalry to the right, and his sig
mai to advance was when an Indiana bat
terry ceased shelling the woods. In this
snga cement he was wounded. Maj. r. G..
Ward. Of the 1st Kans. (Colored), in his
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-03

Mrs. II. NJ. Breckenridge, Of Natrona
Pa who has been the guest oil her iather
Mr.W III Richards, will return home Tues
dAy. She will be accompanied by her
daughters, Misses Helen and Cornelia
who have been students at the College
this session
Mrs. Jas. W Musselman aud Miss
Pauline Good Twin. of Petersburg, the
guest OF Miss Virginia Musselman, left
Monday for visit TO Washington and
Baltimore
Mrs. j. W. Moore, OF Bon Air, Va, will
arrive here Tuesday and be the guest oil
her relative. Mrs !. NJ. st John, at her
home on Main street for several days.
Miss Cornelia McKelvy and Miss Marie
McKelvy, Of Pittsburg, Pa, who are the
guests OF Mr.. W Ii. Richards, will return
home Tuesday.
Mrs James Sprunt, of Wilmington, n.
e.. who wac the guest OF her sister, Mre.
Chas. H. Hurkamp, at "Boscobel, has
returned home.
Miss Belle Downing has gone 20 Bow
ling Green. ny, on an extended visit 10
her friend, Mrs. j. 5. Dill.
Mrs Virginia b. Patton. who spent
the winter in Baltimore, has returned to
home here
Mr.. Jack Bernard left Monday for
Philadelphia, when he has secured a
position.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-03
Committee 10 Amend Democratic
Primary Plan.

The State Democratic committee Fri
day adopted q resolution appointing q
representative from each Congressional
district to make suggestions for amend
ments TO the primary plan and to report
to the full committee June 8, one day be-
fore the State committee meets. The
following have been selected to do the
work:
First district, Lloyd T. Smith, OF
Northumberland; Second district, George
W. Jones, Norfolk county; Third district,
John 8. Harwood, Richmond; Fourth
district, Robert Gillian, Petersburg;
Fifth district, j. NJ Hooker, Patrick:
sixth district, H o Humphreys, Bed
ford; Seventh district, John s. Patton,
Charlottesville: Eighth district. Gardner
L. Boothe, Alexandria; Ninth district,
Thomas A. Lynch, Tazewell; Tenth dis
trict. Edward Echols. Staunton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-03
STAFFORD.
MaIboro Seine Cut Out-Marrisd In
Washineton-Ot Other Notes.

Washinston-Other Notes.
Stafford c. H., Va, April 30th, 1904
The weather for the last few days hss
[ been more seasOnable; although tis
said il is rather wet In the neighborhoOd
OF Roach mill, and inclined to be dry
tor the next nine days in We ancient town
of Falmouth, on the Rsppsnsnnock.
Thornton Berrey, Esq, aud Capt New
ton Finks. of Madison county, who have
been visiting Messss T. W. and Jno. L.
Berrey. have returned home, Capt Finks
via Washington and MFR. Berrey via the
Burg
Miss Mary Gray is visiting friends in
Washington and Baltimore.
The fishing season is ended at Marlboro,
after fair degree of success on the part
OF the owners, Messrs Moore and Ferry
Mr.. j. + Huffman. OF HARDWOOD, and
Mr. j j. Cirinnan, oisame neighborhood 4,
paid the Clerks Office visit this week
Misc Maggie Callahan. third daughter
Of Mr.. JnO Callahan, was united In mar
rigge 10 MIR. Andrew Woodland. in Wash
ington. last Wednesday. The groom is
the son OF Mr. VIM Woodland and a
steward in the NJ f. Church, South, at
this place Both of the young people are
highly respected by all in this oeighbor'
hood for their energy and sterling worth,
and start in life with the good wishes OF
all.
Miss Fannie Beagle has again returned
To Stafford, and il visiting the family oil
Mr. Geo ". Truslow
Fish are 10 great plenty in Aqua Creek
The traps there are doing we'll
Scribbler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-03
A SPLENDID RECORD.
WASHINGTON GUARDS SECOND
BEST COMPANY IN STATE.
official Report of v. s. Army In
spector.

The following letter received by Capt.
+. II. Revere of the Washington Guards
go. l., 10th Va. Reg Inf from Capt.
". L. Johnston, t. ). A who inspected
the company in the armory here on the
night OF March 18th, explains itselt
The letter, speaking IN sueh eompii-
mentary terms Of the company, will be
read with interest not only by The mem
bers and their friends. but generally.
Fort Myer. Va, April ~. 1904
Capt F. II. Revere. fredericksburg, Va.
Ny Dear Captain take pleasure 10
enclosing remarks made on inspection OF
your company
AFTER having finished the State inspec-
ton am Of the opinion that this com
pany is the second best company In the
State. The officers OF the company de-
serve great credit for the efficiency and
general appearance Of the company, in
spite of the fact that their own town
has done little or nothing for them. The
men OF the company are full sized, iuli
grown men, and its appearance II not
msrred by having from six 10 tel under
sized. undevelOped boys in ranks a. IL
out the State. The company has a snap
and appearance OF regular organize
ton.
W. T. Johnston,
Cant , Cav luapectOr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-03

A Horror Party" was given by the
Girls Literary Society at the College on
last Friday night Each one present
was requested to bring his pet horror,
carefully wrapped In tissue paper and
tied. the girls with blue, the boys with
pink ribbon. The event Of the evening
was the auction sale OF the horrors, y
boys buying the girls and vice versa,
after which numbers were matched Tor
partners 10 supper; delicious refresh
ments OF ice cream and cake were then
served. Among those present were Misses
Wilkins. Andrews, LillistOD, Williams,
sanford, Allen, Wicker, Dabney l., Bar
Der L.. SOmerville, Breckenridge H.,
Breckenridge C., Carter, Barber B.,
Woodbridge. Latimer C., Lstimer A.,
Channey. Wanehope, Howison, and
Messrs Marks, MarchAnt. Ross, Ruck.
man. Speer, Lint. Carter Smith NJ. Arm
strong, Boyle, Woodbridge, Richards,
Mclean. Jones. Karsten. ChRnney, Beale,
Payne, Sale, Powell, Garnett, Crismond
Viser. Also among those present were
Mrs ROsebrO. Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin,
Miss Higgings, Miss Perry, Mr. Hooper
and Mr. Glasgow Miss Channey and
Miss Barber received the guests at the
door