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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
STOVEPIPE STARTS FIRE.
Village of Kasson, Near Manitowoc, Wis
tied by Disastrous Blaze-Kleiber
Family Burned Out

Manitowoc, Wis, Feb. 6.-[Special. /
Fire which started from q fallen stove
pipe in the second story on Saturday
afternoon destroyed the saloon, general
store and farm machinery sheds Of Klei-
Der & Miller at Kasson, village west
of this city, the loss being several thou
sand dollars. The dance hall in connec-
ton with the saloon was saved, but the
dwelling occupied by the Kleiber family
was totally destroyed with contents. Aid
was asked at BrilliOn and from this city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
HAS MANY MISFORTUNES.
William Glenn's House Burns Down. and
He Has Narrow Escape-Wife and
Daughter Died Recently.

Kaukauna, Wis, Feb. 3.-[Special. /
William Glenn and his son, Edward, who
live alone on the outskirts Of the city,
had narrow escape from burning when
they lost their dwelling house last even
ing by fire. Nothing was saved from the
burning building which was insured very
lightly.
Mr.. Glenns misfortunes seem almost
overwhe Ginning. His wife died recently,
followed by the death Of his only daugh-
ter. He viii suffer much by the FIRE,
coming as it does. in midWinter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
TWENTY-FOUR ARE HURT.
PEBBLES Station-Victims Taken
to Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Feb. 2.-[Special.]
The evening passenger on the Sheboy-
gan division Of the NorthW estern at S
o'clock last night crashed into a caboose
and several freight cars standing on the
main track, near PEBBLES station, de-
molishing the front part Of the locomo-
tive and three cars and injuring more
than twenty persons.
The victims are:
Miss Frances Seleriefer, Sheboygan, wrist
sprained.
Mrs Mary Weary, Rockford, ILL.,, slightly
injured.
Mrs. Lena Pierce, Chiffon back bruised
Neil Rothwelter, Milwaukee, slight injury
Of right knee.
Henry Opsgenorth West Bend, slight in
jury of right knee.
A. 3. Winter, Chicago. injury of left leg.
j. NJ. Peters. Chicago. badly bruised.
Louis Hobergg, Sheboygan, slight bruise
on the head
Edwin vehne, Hustisford, Wis, knee cap
Frank Michaels, Mt. Calvary Wis, badly
bruised
A. schneet, Mt. Calvary, Wis, right arm
hurt
Arthur Selvas, Brothertown, Wis, lower
part of chest injured.
J. Kindness, Brothertown, slight concus-
sion Of left side of head and right arm.
Fred Cannon, 401 Military street, Fond du
Lac, Wis, slight conclusion of right knee.
John A, Stewart Orange, N. j., slight con-
cuSSlOn OF flgQt knee.
Fritz Steinbfucker Sheboygan, conclusion
Of back Of head
Peter Pickett, Mt Calvary, head injured
Joseph Reedes, Forest, Wis, badly
bruised
Fred Knocke, arm badly bruised
{. II. Hansen, Racine, deep cuts in head.
{: Jones, San Francisco, Cal, slight in
juries.
D. Kutress, New York badly shaken up.
Henry Peterson, Chicago, H., slight in
Juries.
Victims Taken to Fondy.
The accident was reported to the
superintendent office about 8 o'clock,
and the wrecking crew and special was
dispatched to the scene, with DR.. l.. A.
Bishop and e. G. Bowe aboard. After
giving medical aid to the injured, they
were brought to Fond du Lac about mid
night and taken to hotels or residences.
The freight cars with which the pas
Sheboygan local, and the trainmen had
left them on the main track while
switching, understanding that the pas
senger had passed some time before The
latter had been prevented from leaving
at the regular hour, 9:15, and the local
had no means of knowing this, not yet
having reached a station.
Curves Obstruct View.
The accident occurred near a steep
grade, and there are curves, so that the
right-of-way cannot be clearly seen out
of Fond du Lac. The passenger was
going at a slow rate or there might have
been many deaths ormore serious injuries.
The injured are doing we'll this morning,
as reported by the physicians and they
will be taken to their homes today. w.
A. Schneider of Milwaukee and Arthur
Selves of Brothertown are among the
most seriously injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
AN IROQUOIS ROMANCE.
VIM. H. Kranz of Racine WEEDS Cousin
Who Attended Him in Hospital
After Holocaust.

Racine, Wis, Feb. 6.-[Special.]-
William II. Kranz, wealthy paper
dealer of this city, was married to Miss
Florence Cass Of Chicago in st. Luke's
church by Rev. DR.. Piper. Mr.. Kranz
and his wife were in the Iroquois theater
at the time of the great disaster in 1903.
His wife was killed and he was badly
burned. His cousin, Miss Cass, attended
him while at the hospital. Mrs. Henry
TyrreH of Milwaukee is a sister Of Mr..
kranZ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
COOLEST WINTER DAY,
The Weather Bureau Recorded II De-
grees Below Zero in Nil
waukee.

Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 2.--TSpecial. l
The coolest day, by seven degrees, of
the present winter III Milwaukee is
grounding day. At o'clock this morn
ing at the weather bureau office it was
II below. The previously coolest day
here was on January Il, when it was 10
below at 10 o'clock in the morning.
It will continue cold tonight and Fri
day, going probably to Is below by Fri
day morning, as the intense cold still con-
tinues throughout the west and north
west.
During the night the wind, from the
northwest. blew at the rate Of from 70
to 22 miles an hour. In various parts Of
the city this morning temperatures We're
noted from 16 to % below. The weather
office maximum was ID below and the
minimum II below, the lowest tempera-
ture being at Z o'clock.
Too Cold to Cut Ice.
Three thousand men in the employ of
the Wisconsin Lakes Ice and Carriage COM
pany, who have been engaged for several.
weeks at PeWaukee lake and other in
terror lakes in ice harvesting, Were COM
PEELED to quit this morning after trying
to work for an hour. With the tempera-
ture between 1G and 20 below zero, the
men were unable to endure the cold out
OAl l11C 1dhSS. 1>O dLLClAplS Will
be made to continue the ice harvest until
more moderate weather comes. The ice
is now between seventeen and twenty
inches thick
Outside Work Abandoned.
In many instances this morning out
side work had to be abandoned because
Of the intense cold. Nearly all trains to
and from Milwaukee this morning were
from twenty minutes to an hour late on
account Of cold and the difficulty in keep
ing up. steam. Night trains were particu-
larly handicapped in this respect, and
many freights were abandoned.
At o'clock this afternoon the tenn
perature in Milwaukee was below zero,
the highest point Of the day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
MRS. ANDERSON ALSO DIES.
La Crosse Woman Passes Away Soon
After Husbands Death.

La Crosse, Wis, Feb. 6.-[Special. /
Within twenty-four hours of the death
Of her husband, Mrs. Mons Anderson
died at her home Of grief over the loss
of Mr.. Anderson. They welded in 1853
Mrs. Anderson, although 70 years Of
age, was in apparently the best of
health, but she failed from the minute Of
her husbands death. They will be
buried at the same time. A. H An
derson Of Seattle, Mrs. Mary Bum Of
st. Paul and S. w. Anderson and Emma
yiving
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
WILL COMBINE RURAL SCHOOLS.
Dunn County Will Make Test of Plan to
Have Union Building.

Menomonie, Wis, Feb. 4.-[Special. !
Dunn county is to make a test of the
plan of consolidating rural schools. -Four
districts in this county have joined and
will erect a large central building for a
graded school of four departments. By
the graded school feature the combined
districts will be able to draw $500 an
nually from the state.
Senator J. III. Stout has guaranteed
that the expense for the first five years
will not exceed that under the old plan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
PLAY PROCEEDS FOR CHARITY.
Students Dramatic Club at Madison
Will Endow Hospital Ward.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 2.--Edwin Booth!
Dramatic club has decided to endow a.
students ward at the Madison General:
hospital with the proceeds Of the prom.
play to be given February IS. 1t Isl
planned to make the Edwin Booth-Red
Domino play one Of the big features Of
junior prom. week. Mail orders are now
being received and will be honored up to-
noon of February III.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
OLD WHEATLAND RESIDENT DEAF
Bernard Balster of Kenosha County Elk
pires, Aged 90 Years.

Kenosha, Wis, Feb. 2.-[Special. L
Bernard Balster, the oldest man in Re
nosha county, died at his home in the
town of Wheatland yesterday at the age
Of 90 years. He was a native of Ger
many, but came to this county sixty.
years ago. He was one Of the charters
members of st. Alphonse Roman CATH
Ollie church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
RURAL CARRIERS APPOINTED.
Incumbents Named for Black Earth
Bloomer and Other Places.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 6-[Special. !
Rural carriers appointed: Black Earth,
regular, George L. Shields; substitute,
John W. Stoneridge Bloomer, regular,
William II. Bushing; substitute James
Waugh. Fredonia, regular, William
Regner; substitute, Joseph Jung. Green
Bay, regular, Lewis Ames; substitute,
Albert Rasmussen.
Hiram Cunday was appointed post
master at Iron Mountain, Dodge county,
vice Felix Wegwarth, removed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
A. J. SCHMITZ' FATHER DIES.
Manitowoc County Pioneer and Former
Milwaukeean Expires

Manitowoc, Wis, Feb. 6.-[Special. /
Frederick Schmitz, one of the oldest
pioneers Of the county and organizer Of
the first orchestra here, is dead at the
age Of So. He came to Wisconsin in
1917, located at Milwaukee and came
here later. In 1874 he was a member Of
the state Legislature and for fifteen
years served as county supervisor. He
was a father Of A. J. Schmitz of Mil
Waukoe,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
SPIRITUALISTS WIN SUIT.
Will Of Morris Pratt, Endowing School at
Whitewater, Is Upheld.

Racine. Wis, Feb. 6.-[Special. /
Judge Belden today decided, in the mat
ter of the Splrltualists' school at White
water endowed by Morris Pratt, that the
will under which the property was given
to the society, and the deeds and mort
cages concerning it, were good. The title
to the property had been attacked by the
widow. The property is valued at $780,
200
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
YEARS OF TORTURE.

Itching and Painful Sores Covered
Head and Body Cured in a Week by
Cuticura.
For fifteen years my scalp and fore
head was one mass Of scabs, and my
body was covered with sores. Words
cannot express how | suffered from
the itching and pain. I tried many
doctors and treatments, but could get
no help, and had given up hope when
a friend told me to get Cuticura. At
ter bathing with Cuticura Soap and
applying Cuticura Ointment for three
days, my head was as clear as ever
and to my surprise and joy, one cake
of soap and one box of ointment made
complete cure in one week. (Signed)
III. B. Franklin, III Washington St,
AlleGheny Pa"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
LEFT A NOTE FOR BURGLARS.
Eau Claire Druggists Safe Rifled in Spite
of Precaution.

Eau Claire, Wis, Feb. g. Special. I
Discovery was made this morning that
w. G. Johnson's drug store was burglar
lied last night. Mr.. Johnson had left
his safe empty and unlocked, with a
card thereon stating it was only neces-
sary to turn the knob and not to blow it
open. Burglars broke open all the draw
ers inside the safe. Only small articles
were taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
DAYLIGHT BURGLARS AT WORK
Three Stores Are Entered at Ripon Sun
day Afternoon.

Ripon, Wis, Feb. [Special]-The
grocery Of T. R. DuvaH, the Ripon Hard
ware company, and Fred Merbach's hard
ware store. were burglarized yesterday
afternoon Only a small amount Of cash
was taken in each store
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08
RAYMON FRAZER PROMOTED
Former Milwaukeean, Now at Copen
hagen, Boosted in Consular Service.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 4.-[Special. i
Raymon Frazer, consul to Copenhag gen,
is coming home with his family and it
is reported that he is to be promoted in
the consular service. He formerly lived
IN Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08

An international league for the exter-
mination Of rats has been formed in Den
mark In Berlin the municipal authori-
ties are offering q penny for every rat
tail delivered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
Z. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04

date Of Departure from Kahului
u. s, A. Transports win leave for San
Francisco and Manila, ana viii arrive
from same ports at irregular intervals.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04
REID TO SUCCEED cHoATE.

WASHINGTON, December 26,-Se-
cretary Hay and Assistant Secretary
Loomis had a conference with the Pre-
sident today regarding changes in the
diplomatic service. After a confer
ence it was formally announced that
Whitelaw Reid will succeed Joseph II.
Choate as ambassador to Great Bril-
tain. Choate 1T was said, in sending
his resignation to the President as is
the custom at the expiration of a Presi-
Dental term, asked that it be accepted,
as he wished to return to New York
to resume the practice Of law. Reid
would have been made ambassador to
Great Britain when Hay was recalled
to become Secretary of State, but for
the opposition Of Senator Plat. The
differences between Reid and Plat
have since been harmonized, 1t was
said at the White House.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04
This
A Sliity Season

Like al Winters, you must watch
out for weather 4 Stcin-Bloch
Smart Top or Rain Coat will help
you keep out the damp and the chill,
beside making YOU exceedingly sty-
lish-quite probably more so than
you have ever been in your life, es-
pecially ii you have been wearing
custom made clothes Our Stein-
Bloch Smart Styles this Winter are
the best examples of what these
modern wholesale tailors can accom-
plish in approaching clothes perfec-
ton.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04
GALA NIGHT
FOR . VlC :.
Continued page fve) liz
Continued on page five)

Bang" and a giant cracker had been
exploded to another joyous chorus of
"Banzai' and the serious faced but
.exultant gunners would drag their
dummy cannon another block.
But all in and around, before and
behind the different floats were the
lantern people. People old and young,
men, women and even little tots of
children. Children too small to walk
were strapped to their mothers or
fathers backs and even these mites of
humanity carried lanterns or flags
with the blood red disc of Japan. The
Japanese youngsters must assuredly
bear charmed lives for how they es-
capped being trampled under foot in the
surging mob must otherwise remain a
mystery.
Governor Carter having been visited,
the procession swung round the corner
and then down Nuuanu to the Japa-
nese consulate where Consul Mkt Saito
made a speech which raised more en-
thusiasm. Leaving the consulate the
parade continued straight down Nuu-
anu on its long march to the British
consulate away out King strict. Com7
! ing down the hill the procession looked
perhaps at it's best 1t was a sinuous
| fiery serpent ever changing i'm its de-
tail 1t was a mob surely but a mob
actuated by the same emotion, without
order but orderly even i'm it's disorder
and picturesque in a degree to which
no mere formal procession can hope to
aspire.
Down Nuuanu and out King then
the lantern people swarmed and at the
! British consulate where the Union
Jack and the japanese Rising Sun were
| intertwined Consul r. de b. Layard adj
dressed the enthusiastic allies of his
country. Consul Layard speaks Jap
anese and his address i'm that language
caused renewed cheering to break forth
A visit was paid next to the Chinese
consulate and then the procession head
ed to Thomas square where it broke
up. 1t was "A great night and the Jap
anese people have every right to be
| proud Of the successful manner in
which it was earned out No acct
dents were reported and beyond some
minor burns through too close an as
ISOLATION with the fireworks no one was
hurt. The parade will live long in the
memory of Honolulu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04
THE ONLY COUGH MEDICINE
FREE FROM POISON.

The Pharmacy Board Of New South
Wales, Australia, had an analysis made
Of all the cough medicines that were
sold on the market out of the entire
list they found only one that they de-
clared was entirely free from all poi
lains Cough Remedy, which proves 1t
lain's Cought RemeGy, which proves it
to be the safest and best that can be
had. 1t is especially recommended for
coughs colds, Group and whooping
cough ana may be given to the little
ones with absolute security. For sale
by all dealers, Benson, Smith & Co,
agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04
ESTABLISHED IN 1858.
B co.
BANKERS
BANKING DEPARTMENT.

BANKING DEPARTMENT.
Transact business in all departments
Of - hiking.
Collections carefully attended to.
Exchange bought and sold.
Commercial and Travellers Letters
of Credit issued on the Bank of
California and N. M. ROthschiIds &
Sons, London.
Correspondents for the American
Express Company, and ThOs. Cook
& Son.
Interest allowed on term and Savings
Bank Deposits.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
Act as Trustees. collect Rents and
Dividends.
Safety Deposit Vault.
ACCOUNTANT DEPARTMENT, 92S
Bethel treet.
Auditors and Trustees in Bankruptcy
Books examined and reported on.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, 924
Bethel Street.
Agents for Fire, Marine, Life, Acct
dent and Employers Liability Insur-
ance Companies.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04
KONO EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
COMPANY, LTD.

carried on in the New Hebrides and
many natives We're being killed, espe-
cially on the island of Malekula. With
the French warship Muerthe the Mu-
tine Investigated the cutting out" OF
two trading vessels and the natives
who murdered part OF the vessels
crews We're guillotined by the French.
Four natives We're executed for the
murder of Captain Pentecost, master of
a trading vessel that was attacked ana
two were punished with death for the
murder of the captain and mate of the
Ketchla Perle
joint commission was held by Off
GERS of the British and French ships
to hear complaints OF settlers, mostly
concerning land disputes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04

Via the Southern Pacific, Union Pa
cihc and Chicago and Northwestern
RyS.
Overland Limited. Vestibuled. Leaves
San Francisco at 1000 a. m. The most
Luxurious Train in the World. Elec-
trio Lighted Throughout. Buffet smok-
ing cars with barber and bath, Book
lovers Library. Dining Cars. Standard
and Compartment Sleeping Car and OBJ
servation ars. Less than three days
to Chicago without change.
Eastern Express. Vestibuled. Leaves
San Francisco at 900 p. m. Through
Standard and Tourist Sleeping 7ars to
Chicago. Dining Cars. Free Reclin-
ing Chair Cars.
Atlantic Express. Vestibuled. Leaves
San Francisco at 900 a. m. Standard
aud Tourist Sleepers.
Personally Conducted Excursions
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
The best Of everything.
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RY
r. r. RICHIE, g. A. p. q.
GIT Market St., palace HoteD San
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04
Claus spreckels. VIM. G. Irwin.
ClaISSpTGGkGlS eco.
BANKERS
HONOLULU, II. /.
BANKERS


San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
National Bank Of San Francisco.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCIsCO-The Nevada Ma
tional Ba X OF San Francisco.
TONDON-Union Of London e. Smiths
Bank, Ltd
NEW YORK-American Exchange Ma
tlonal Bank.
CHICAGO-Corn Exchange National
Bank.
PARIs-Credit Lyonnais.
BERLIN-Dresdner Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank OF New Yea and, and Bank Of
Australasia,
VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER-Bank
Of British North America.
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposits Received. Loa7s iade m
Approved Security. Commercial and
travellers Credits issued. Bills Of Ex-
charge Bought and Sold.
COLLECTION PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04
MIL NoT ANNEX TONGA.

SYDNEY, N. S. W., Dec, 23-The
local naval authorities deny having
any knowledge of their reported in
tention to annex the Tonga Islands,
formerly known as the Friendly ISL
ands. The native Premier and Treas
urer of the Tonga group We're recently
deported by the British to the FIJI
Islands on charges Of malfeasance In
office which gave rise to the report
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04
THE EMPHASIZED FACT.

The Panama canal is pretty sure to
emphasize the fact that engineers like
physicians often disagree. Washington
Star,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-01-04
NEW HEBRIDES
TRIBAL WARS
ADVICES FROM SOUTH SEAS TELL
OF BLOODY BATTLES BETWEEN
SAVAGE ISLANDERS.

VICTORIA, b. c., Dec 23.-His Ma
jesty's ship Mutne, which has returned
TO Australia from a South Sea cruise,
reports that tribal wars We're being
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-08-24
Marv,ted Tuesday Night.

Mr.. Frank Ray and Miss Daisey D.
Leonard were married Tuesday night.
The ceremony occurred at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. L. Leonard, at $50 O'Clock, Rev.
@. n. Marshall officiating.
The attendants were Mr.. George
Leonard, brother of the bride, and
Miss PAMELA Keirsey of Petersburg,
Va; Mr.. NJ. II. Stone and Miss Lena
Alsbrook of Tarboro. Miss Lena
Burrows played the wedding march
on the piano.
Refreshments were served after the
wedding and several hours were spent
very pleasantly by the guestspresent
Mr.. Ray is from Leavenworth,
Kansas, and has been here with the
West Construction Company as finish
er of the granolithic work since the
street Improvement work began. He
is a fine workman, highly regarded
by his employers and by his genial
nature and gentlemanly bearing has
made many friends among the people
here.
The bride is an only daughter anc
a young lady of lovely character anC
attractive personality who numbers
her friends by all who know her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray left that night on
the Southbound train for Darlington
S. C., where they will make their fu
ture home for awhile, Mr.. Ray go
ing to do similar work there for hl'
; company.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-08-24
Mr.. Currin Gets Commission.

Mr.. J. L. Currin of Henderson, was
the recent recipient of a public doc.
ument bearing the great seal OF
North Carolina, of which he is justly
proud. 1t is a commission as Cap
tain and Assistant Chief of Ordnance
of the North Carolina NationalGuard,
and is signed by R. B. Glenn, Govern,
or and Commander in Chief, and
Thomas R. Robertson, Adiutant Cen
eral. The commission dates from
August 1, 1905, and reads in part as
follows: "Reposing special trust and
confidence in your patriotism, valor,
and military skill, l do hereby ap-
point and commission you Captain
and Assistant Chief OF Ordnance, etc.
Mr.. Currin has been in the service
six wears as Assistant Quartermater
and Ordnance officer with the rank OF
sergeant and his promotion is ut
recognition of duty we'll performed
At the encampment in Charlotte he
was detailed on special duty as ASSIST
ant disbursing officer.
Capt. Currin, we salute you.