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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20

Why does the sun burn? Why does Q mosquito sting; Why do we feel unhappy in the Good Old Summer Time: Answer: we don't We use Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve, and these little Ills don't bother us Learn to look for the name on the box to get the genuine. Sold by H. W. Lake Drug Co. and Joseph A. Smith, S26 Bank street. Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Small Thinos That Count.

A book, a song, or a few words which a passer-by let fall. study un- dertaken in prosaic design and through necessity, the least chance sutacies to an elevated mind to dis cover world of Ideas and of senti- ments.-George Sand Baroness Dude yant).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20


 NEVER REALLY DOUBTED YOU" ton of this woman-and saw her pho- tograph-and then thought that fsver or hardship had affected your brain"
 By succeeding mails from the Philip pines came bstches of Jimmy's corre- spondence. returned through the dead letter office. and Elsie enjoyed read ing them, now that they were married, a great deal more than if he were still in the far east.
 The two Remnants occasionally play bridge together at the same club, but the two Mrs. Remnants will never be real friends, though they meet at times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
A Royal Palace.

The palace of the king of Siam Is surrounded by high white walls which are a mile in circumference. Within them are contained temples. public offices. seraglios, stables for the sa- cred elephants. accommodations for 1000 troops. cavalry, artillery. war elephants, an arsenal and theater.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Can ses rbey prsyed Ferven,Iv.

An ofscial of Tientsin. China. recent ly ordered Ave prisoners to pray for rain on the understanding that if t did not rain in three days they would De erecuted There vas a small rain fan. so mother Ave were told oR to re2sat the experiment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
0reat Men AbsentmInded.

Absentmindedness is very common with the man of genius. Newton one day rammed his niece's finger into his pipe. Tucherel once forgot his own name. The archbishop of Munster, seeing on the door of his visitors room notice which read: The master of this house is out" remained there awaiting his own return!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
A "Reoular Pickle"

Margie heard a neighbor speak of some one who was in trouble as being "in pickle" Shortly after her small brother was planning some mischief and she exclaimed: "Oh. you mustn't do that, Harry. or you will get in a cucumberi"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Shopping Problem Solved,

0PP'9 TEVU'eHI 0UTVeUs
 In a recent circular issued by the organizers of an exhibition of lace and silk mantillas and silks In Lon don, the following notice appeared: Gentlemen accompanying ladies will find comfortable smoke-room, with coffee and cigars free of charge"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Pens to Be Made Of rantalIse.

IV"S " Sc "uoS VI opseusS'
 Both steel and gold pens are appar- ently doomed. Dr. Werner von Bolton delivered before the lectro-Technical asociation, in Berlin. the other day. an address in which he described the new metal tantalite, which is so hard that diamond drill makes no impress sion on 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Wine Poured Into River.

A wine dealer in Edingen. Ger. many, who was convicted of selling wine which he had adulterated, was punished by having his entire stock of 7,500 gallons of wine poured into the River Neckar,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
cbeap Travellro in India.

Cheap Travelling in India.
 Native third-class passengers in h. dia travel at the rate of five miles for two cents. The number travelled last year was 227 100000. and the average fare paid was 16 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Wlser Ones Don't Try,

It Is a wise forecaster of political weather who can tell where lightning will strike two years in advance.-St Louis Globe 7~-n.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Strange.

strange.
 A western man has been credited with saying that If he owned news. paper be wouldn't know what to do with it. He's probably the only man who ever thought that way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20

Waukegan, Ill.-The marriage of Henry Berninger. of Milwaukee. and Miss May Martin. of Chicago, at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-20
Hard 10 Understand,

"oh gees langvaich." walled the count, You say he ees what you call one square man. yet he ees all round like what you call heem ze pumpkin"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
PUBLIC SALE
OF Valuable Personal Property

The undersigned will offer for sale, on the
farm of Thomas Reynolds near Be7ryville
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY p. 1895.
commencing at 10 clock, rain or shine.
the following valuable and desirable personal
property:
HORSES AND COLTS Mare. years
old, IN foal by heavy draft horse: ! Fine
Heavy Dratt Horse, an excellent barshear
leader; / Colt three years old this Spring. !
Yearling Colt; the first colt is by Lake and
the yearling is by W. W. McDonald's heavy
draft horse
CATTLE-5 head Of three-year-old Steers
VIII weigh about 100 pounds; head of two
year,old steers, will weigh about $50 pounds:
Mlich Cows. all young and home raised
wlll be fresh by day of sale.
HOGS--2O ShOats, will weigh from IS 10
tuV pounds; Brood SOws. heavy with pigs
by thoroughbred Poland-Chi boar. 2vonHo
I bred Poland China boars.
HARNESS, ETC.-6-horse Wagon Line
Check and Carrying Strap, HOUSINGS Ployy
Gears, Collars, Brides, Halters, Breeding.
Lead Gear. Etc.
IMPLEMENTS, ETC. Binder. Double
Corn Planter with fertilizer attachment
FUSED one season. Grain Cradle. Deering
Mower. 3 double shovel Flows o singj9
shovel Flows, double, single and triple trees
crowd sucks, mattocks, picks, shovels. forks
digging irons, etc. '1'
About 100 barrels ofgood white corn.
And many other useful and valuable artj-
cles usually found upon a modern farm.
JERMS-All sums of $40 and under. cash
ON all sums over $40 a credit of nine months
VIII be gwen, the purchaser TO execute well
endorsed negotiable note bearing Interest
from DAY OF sale, and payable at the First
National Bank of Berryville.
No property TO be removed until terms are
complied with. 81
Hetiiebower & West, Auctioneers.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
Real Estate Opportunities.

Fruit farm (slatc), S9l acres, in
nice ncighborhood, Z room house,
Is acres OF timber, over 1900
apple and peach trees, never-fail-
my >piing and well of water.
Price $1,000.
Farm of l20 acres, . miles from
Bcrryville. land especially suited
for fruit, Large dwelling. Price
S4,5OO.
So acres Of land, with store
house and mill property. = dwell
,jngs. 5-acre orchard. Large
spring. ! miles from Govern
mont weather bureau. 4 profita-
nic mercantile and milling bust
ness has been carried on at this
place Tor years. Fine sruit land.
Price SO per acre.
80 acres. Half mile from
government weather bureau.
land adjoining sold for 800 per
'crc. Fairly good house. Stab
ing. spring and orchard. ESpec-
rally suited cor fruit farm. Sl2
ivv acre.
ID &. SNYDER.
Heal Estate Agent,
RerrNville, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
Order Of Publication.
Edward Moore and 5. Scollay Moore. late
Guardian, Complainants. lax

Edward Moore, and S. Scollay Moore. late
Guardian, Complainants. late
vs.
Scott A. Afiieck, Executor of Pbilin 7
Atheck, decd, and Trustee under the viii
OF said 7. j.. Afiieck, MarcelIa Afflecl-
widow. of said p. J. Atiieck, decd. Pbilin
). Ahlleck, yr., Robert S AhIeck Anne
AHieck, a minor Grace Anleck. a minor
ana Marshall Mccormick, Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object Of this suit. which is brougb +.
by the Complainants in their own behalf
ana IN behalf of all other Creditors of the
estate OF Philip J. Afileck, decd. who viii
uIlite III the suit, and contribute To the cost
thereoi, is TO convene the Creditors of said
estate ana TO subject the real estate of which
sand Aiheck died seized, to the pavnent of
ms debts, TO compel a settlement ~ t6o az
counts OF DEPENDENT, Scott A. Affieck Fxec-
utor OF said =. J. Aflleck, decd. and Trnsteo
under ms will; and such other relief as r,oV,
DE necessary and equitable.
AND affidavt having been made that tho
SAID Robert ;. Atlleck, Philip. Afleck Ir
anna Afiieck, and Grace Anleck are no.
RESIDENTS oil this state, il is ordered thar tho
snlu Deiendants do appear herewithin IS DAYS
after due publication of this order a,,6 =
this suit ''i0i' interest III
A copy-teSte:
SAINT MCCORMICK. Clerk
'''0i'A' p a. I245
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
Little Locals

Mr.. J. ID. Pine purchased 90 head of
stock Cattle from c. +. Wall, at Charles
Town last week.
Chickens for Sale--A choice lot of
Barred Plymouth Rock Cockrels, from
the richest producing lines in existence
Must go in January.
w. l.. ELsEA,
a. Berryvlle, Va.
Mr.. ]. w. Norous has returned from
the hospital in Washington.
Wall will get you the kind of stock
Cattle you want.
Mr.. II. :. Bryarly wants TO rent his
elevator at Boyce. See his al on first
page.
Mr.. Charles F. Mcclure has returned
10 Hoboken, n J after visit to friends
and relatives here.
BE sure to read the sale of Gordon
property advertised by Samuel McCor-
mick, Executor
The every popular Bob" Shearer. of
New York, was i'm town las, week.
Three litt., babes Oc;, u,,.lc.i d. bed
I'm uame William. s. i!.i, amt .i..."
mother s:i',
Wide Oa~ i.r~n.'i orr t.r,t-tl. , ,,,
Shr .r, .,r .,,.,' tf.t ,. ......, t,5nu
H.' ..s l..t .ere ...ii-s,.
Wau,vu $1,000 .,:.nasd d >ina.
T,ivraorc l,.,- Nil g., cash ror
po.o~ c." b cars. Son Uu.y, iafuima
ti.n. srr tra,iors a,3 li;,,-. .,.'..s.
e. CH Ne. y -. .."> 5oI. C.ark~
burg. - Va
Na'uta e. ,arm on t,r T.r,r.,c Gee
tween Ga, lord and Rippou 55I acres
Improvements iif>i class Price. 3 0OO
Possession April /, 1906. Apply To Moor,
X Moore. Charles Town. " Va 443
Mr. ). l.. Palmbaum is in Baltimore on
business
/. ". BARpER-Pronouaced by
Worlds best experts The Worlds Best
Whiskey. Grand Prize. Highest Aware
st. Louis Worlds Fair Sold hy +. y
Castlemsn. Berry Vile, Va
Mrs Louis Schcuier has returned ron
Baltimore. y here Sue attended ;Lc fuuera
Of her mother, Mrs.Meyers.
1t invigorates, strengthens and builds
up. 1t keeps you in condition physical
~, mentally and morally. Thst's whai
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tc, will do
50 cents, Tea or Tablets. c. Bleucowe
Mrs. NJ. V. Richardson. who has re-
sided here for several years, lcrt today
for her old home in Berryvile. She was
accompanied by her daughters, Mrs.
Shade Moore, of Berryville, and Miss
Rose Richardson.-Be Bedford Bulletin.
House and Lot for Sale-Seven Room
House and Lotin Berryvillc Title good.
For price apply to w. II. Elwen,
1913
Mr.. +. y. Castleman left this morning
for a visit to his sister, Mrs Hutchinson,
in Richmond.
You will not find beauty in rouge pot
or complexion whitewash. True beauty
comes 10 them only that take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 1t is wonderful
tonic and besutifer. 30 cents Tea or
Tablets. c. Blencowe.
Money to Loan-Money to lend in any
amount on Farm Land, at 5 per cent.
WHITING & SMITH.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
COYNER & COINER,
Snakes Are Coming Out

While in the woods with Mr..
WillCarlisle last week, Mr.. W. a.
Owens, of Berryville, discovered a
very lively blacksnake stretched
out upon the ground. When
struck with a stick it Immediately
prepared for fight. and seemed as
active as snakes usually are in
summer. With some difficulty it
was killed, and was found to be
about two and a half feet in length.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
ID. l.. FRIES.
Berryville, Va.
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville postofiice for the week
ending January 20, 1906:
Mrs. Massey Wire.
Mr.. Wiley Maupin.
VIM. H. Miller, Esq
Persons calling for the above let
ters will please say they are adyer-
tised and pay one cent for each
letter received.
ALEX. Mccormick. y. NJ.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
Parents Day at Marvin

Next Sunday, January 2S, will
be celebrated as Parents Day"
at Marvin Chapel, in a service
commencing at 2 O'Clock. A spe-
clal program of music, recitations
and addresses will be given, and a
large attendance is expected. The
Sunday School invites and urges
all parents, members and friends
of the church to be present.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
PUBLIC SALE
Of Valuable Real Estate

NNA AAN NlNtAl TIC WIllltn fOtlOt>l OF all OF
the devlsees under said will. as Executor OF
Seorge W. Gordon. will offer for sale TO the
highest bidder in front Of the Courthouse in
Berryville. Va, ON
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 1, 1906.
that Valuable Farm. in Clarke county. onthe
turnpike between Berryville and CaStleman' 3
Ferry, ON which the late George w. Gordon
lived, containing two hundred and thirteen
acres OF land, Of which twenty acres is wood
land; this property is improved by a large
handsome stone mansion. new barn and all
necessary outbulidingS The land il fine
quality, and well fenced. This property Is
located in pleasant neighborhood and
would make most desirable residence Pos
session ofthe farm can be given the purchaser
on or after April l, 1895.
AT the same time and place, and upon the
same terms, will also offer for sale 20 the
highest bidder that valuable house and lot
about one-half mile from Eerryville. ON said
turnpike and now occupied by a. y. Moore:
this property consists of two acres of land.
improved by n comfortable dwelling. con-
tanning six rooms, with fine well near the
door.
TERMS OF SALE
Onc-thiri cash and the balance i'm oneand
two equal annual payments. the deferred
payments 10 be represented by the bonds of
the purchaser and secured by deed of trust
ON the property; or all cash. rs the purchaser
may elect.
SAN'L MCCORMICK. Ex'or..
of Geo. W. Gordon. Decd.
Lupon 4 Hart. Auctionecrs. tbs
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
For Sale.

handsome building property located in
the center Of the town. aud containing 10
acres. The same may be bought as a whole
or IN part. This property is improved by
fine stable, and out houses For further
information and aticulars, makeapplication
TO Blackburn Smith, Attorney-at-law,
Berrvville Va
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
Cigar Factory for Sale.

| offer for sale my Cigar Factory
and Tobacco Store in Berryville
My reason for selling is that / ex.
pect to return to farming. The
Cigar Factory will be sold separate,
or will be combined with the retail
store, as buyer may desire. This
property is a bargain. For full
particulars, terms, etc, call on OF
address
d. l.. FRIES.
81 BerrVVille. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
New Fertilizer Inspector.

The State Board of Agriculture,
last week appointed fertilizer in
spectors for the next year, Mr.. G.
b. PARROT being the Inspector for
the Seventh Congressional District.
which includes BerryvilIe.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24

The undersigned will offer for sale. on the
farm OF Thomas Reynolds, near Be7ryville
TUESDAY. FEBRTARN " 1onH
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-01-24
GREAT JANUARY SALE Of
Muslin Underwear!
Beginning TUESDAY, JANUARY Is. 1906.

It's our ann make this the greatest sale dependable ny trimmed
leading strongly Youkn
n pef cwM the oernngp principles
rha
com ERE appli h he uuian thrift yofa classes
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-15
HOW INSPIRING PAGEANT MOVED THRU CTTYS STREETS

tial music and led by the famous Cook
girls drill corps, the members Of the
band, attired in red, white and blue
uniforms, added touch Of color to the
oncoming line and received the hearty
applause Of the spectators.
Former Governor s. R. Van SAINT, as
marshal of the parade, was the first
veteran in the line of march, and his
appearance was the signal for an out
burst of the Pent-up enthusiasm of the
watchers. He was accompanied by
General Fred B. Wood, adiutant-gen-
eral Of the national guard in Mime
sofa, and the regimental staff officers
of the Minnesota national guard. .8As3e
The Commander Passes.
As the mounted members of tho mar
shal's staff passed by the watching
crowd, mighty cheer which swept
along the line of march from the rem
devious to the reviewing stand, an.
nounced the coming Of Corporal
James Tanner, commander-in-c chief Of
the veteran hosts of the G. A.. R..
Commander Tanner occupied carriage
men received the undivided attention
of the passersby. The commander
and the archbishop rode with heads
barred, acknowledging special bursts Of
enthusiasm by boWing to the cheering
thousands. - s
The commander-in -in-chief was escorted
by fifty members Of the Columbia post
Of Chicago, dressed in neat blue uni
forms, and wearing white helmets.
Following. the commander-inz chief
came carriage conveying John Twee-
dale, adiutant-general of the Grand
Army, and William P Rogers, assist
ant adiutant-general. Frank A. Butts,
chief -of-staff and senior aide de camp,
mounted on spirited horse, and the
staff Of the comnander-in chief. Among
the mon In this division were George
W. Cook, senior vice commander; s. II.
fowler, junior vice commander; Hugo
Philler, surgeon general; M. j. Cum
mtngs, inspector general; Charles
Menr Hoisomb, HHIdiso Se'oeaie assistant qnarser
master general.
The Flag Passes.
The colors of the national organiza-
tion, borne by Eben Kneeland, official
color-bearer, was the signal for a wild
welcome from the watching crowd.
The aides to the commander-in-ch chief,
mounted to man and fifty strong, fol
lowed General Butts and his staff and
national officers.
Then came the seven members Of the
executive committee Of the national
council, riding together and forming the
rear guard for the national eomman-
derry. All the members Of this commit
tee were in line, Thomas W. Scott,
John W. Hersey, L. W. Collins, Philip
Cheek, Charles E. Foote, Cleveland Til,
den and M. B. Y. Ives.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-15
1st DIVISION
ILLINOIS,.

Commanded by Edwin H. Buck. Aide,
Colonel O. e. johnson. Total number
veterans, 1850. Number of posts rep
resented, fifteen. Number of bands and
drum corps, ten.
Illinois, first to organize department
of the Grand Army and holding the
place Of honor at the head Of the vet
erans, was represented in the parade
by 1850 old soldiers. Of the 700 posts
in Illinois, 400 were represented in
today's parade, altho only ten marched
Following the headquarters party
down the line of march, the Illinois
veterans were the first of the state
representatives to pass in review be-
fore the crowds and the ovation which
greeted them was handsome tribute
to the deeds of the Illinois soldiers.
The Illinois department. was headed
by Edwin H. Buch, department conf
mander, with his staff. The depart
mental eolorswere borne by J. E. Mason
Post No. l Of Rockford, 1875 strong,
the Illinois delegation. The post was
accompanied by it's own fife and drum
corps.
Chicago, carried off first honors For
Illinois, $50 veteran members Of the
post carrying red, white and blue canes
participating in the march.
At the head Of Polo post, No. 81,
marched Chauncey Pemberton, attired
as Uncle Sam and accompanying the
famous Shiloh battle flag
With Illinois, too, was L. D. Howe of
Streator, the youngest soldier Of the
civil war, who enlisted June 8, 1861,
when his age was 10 years, 9 months
and 8 days.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-15
sd DIVISION
PENNSYLVANIA.

Commanded by James Bloom Of Allie
gheny City; aide, Lieutenant George w
Dulaney. Total number of veterans,
1868. Number of posts, 25. Number of
bands or drum corps, Is.
Pennsylvania was one of the largest
contributors of troops for the civil war.
Accordingly the keystone state has ever
since been sending some Of the largest
delegations to G.. A. R. national en-
campments. Today Pennsylvania had
1868 men in line, representing 248 diff
solid column, starting with the men of
post No. ! and ranging back in numeri-
cal order, the men of each post being
kept together as much as possible.
by Major John Kirk of Harrisburg with
the state colors. Major Kirk has car
ried the state colors at national en-.
campments for dozen years. At the
rear Of the division marched Patrick
Bane of Washington county, Pennsyl-
vania, a veteran feet inch tall, who
looked much taller by reason Of wear.
ing a high silk hat, By his side
marched little veteran barely over s
feet In height. -
"Those two demonstrate that Penn.
sylvania IS veterans come from all de.
grees Of men, from the high and the
low," is the way one old soldier put it.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-15
10th DIVISION
MINNESOTA

Commanded by Levi Longfellow. To
tai number veterans, 5000. Number Of
posts represented, forty. Number Of
bands or drum corps, twenty
To Minnesota, the entertaining state,
comes the honor Of having the largest
number of veterans in line, and as the
last Minnesota veteran passed the re-
viewing stand it was announced that
more than 5000 old soldiers represent
ing the state had been in line. From
every part Of the state and representing
every post in the state, the veterans Of
the war had f1ocked to Minneapolis to
participate in the review Of the Grand
Army host.
Minnesota as hostess came last in the
line Of march. but the crowd had been
waiting for the appearance of the homo
veterans and the coming Of the wave
Of enthusiasm equaled only by the
ovation given Commander Tanner swept
down the line Of march. keeping pace
with the veteran line.
The posts marched in the following
nrders E-'- -..t
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-15
WEST VIRGINIA.

Commanded by Thomas M. Mills, New
Martinsyille. Total number veterans,
90. =, IL - - -.
the line Of march than did the com:
parative handful of veterans from West
Virginia. These men hauled with them
the famous Custer memorial cannon, a
brass. two-pounder which has become
famous in past national encampments.
There are an even dozen men in the
West Virginia; division who were with
Custer in the civil war. They were
designated from others marching by red
scarfs tied around one arm. The Gus
ter cannon is cast entirely from war
relics. These include army spears,
eagles, bugles, army spurs, seventy belt
buckles, four pounds Of brass buttons,
thirteen spoons, AZ pounds harness
trimmings, thirteen spoons, three gold
dollars, etc. The cannon was in charge
of James Trox, now Of Newcastle, Pa,
but a member Of the G.. A. R. post at
Parkersburg, W. Va. He has had per-
sonal charge Of the feld-piece for TWEEN
ty-one national encampments past, twen-
ty-two state reunions and three regi-
mental meetings. Along the line Of
march Trax fred sixty rounds: of am
munition. Trax is not only proud Of
the cannon, which he looks on as almost
Rsk Rss Rss ass msae Of rom oa
a. limb shot into. the ground by shell
at Gettysburg, and then sprouted. Z,
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-15
13th DIVISION
KANSAS.

Commanded By P. H. Coney, Topeka.
Aide, Captain w. J.. Murphy. Total
number Of veterans. 500. Number Of
posts represented, 25. Number Of
bands or drum corps, s.
Kansas, with 500 veterans In line,
made splendid showing. Wearing
sunfowers in coat lapels and carrying
canes decked with sunfowers the men
from the "iayhawk" state made one
Of the best displays Of the day. o -.
P. H. Coney Of Topeka, a candidate e
for the leadership Of the Grand Army,
headed the Kansans and every one of
the Kansas veterans - wore Corey
button. " :" - -
The department was led by the Mo-
doc Glee club of Topeka and the Kappa
Gamma Clay Center band, and fife and
drum corps were scattered at intervals
thru the line. The Lincoln post fife
and drum corps was one Of the largest
musical organizations of the character
In line. ..I ...-a-: ~s>~,
Lincoln post, No. l, Of Topeka, had
200 men in line and made q splendid
showing. Four members Of the post
drew the famous "Billy Sherman =
howitzer the length Of the march. The
gun has been prominent in Grand Army
parades since 1866. : 49,