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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Once,

United StateB Land once,
spokane Falls. WASH. September IL. 1905.
Notice 10 hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice OF
his intention to make Anal commutation
proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before John N.
Cummins, United States Commissioner for the
Eastern District OF Washington. ct sprsgue.
Lincoln county, Washington. on November 8,
1906 viz: JASPER L. STAIRS, who made homo.
stead entry No. 1862 on November II, 1904, for
the neg OF section q. township 10 N, range 80
E, VIM
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, Wis:
Laura Underwood, L. Howell, Ed Swsrnson,
Elmer Richard, all Of 8prsgue, Washington.
HAL j. COLI, ReRisyor,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

A big mail order house in the east
has organized and incorporated under
the laws OF New York with a capital
Of $40, 100000. Desiring to float
some securities, a statement OF the
concerns business was made by its
bankers which showed that in 1905
the eompany's sales amounted to $37,
10000, and the sales for the first
five months of this year amounted to
$40 100000. These figures show how
advertising pays.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS


State of Washington,
County of Adams, 3d.
In Superior Court, in Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Mrs Fannie
Cram plon, Deceased.
Notice is hcrby given that the undersign ed
has beo4 appointed and has duly qualified as
administrator of the estate OF Mrs. Fannie
Champion, deceased, and that creditors of said
estate may present their claims duly verified
with proper vouchers to the undersigned at
for the transaction of the business of said es.
tate, within one year from the first publication
hereof. to-wit: Within one year from the 26th
day OF September. 1906, or the same will be for.
ever barred.
Dated, Ritzvile, Washington, Sept, 20, 1906.
H. CHAMPION,
Administrator of the estate of
Mrs. Fannie Champion, Dec.
John TruaX, Attorney.
P. o, address: Ritzville, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Spokane. Wash. i.

September IL, 1906
Notice is hereby given that the following.
to make final proof ia support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before ]. L..
Cross, Y. s. Commissioner for the Eastern Dis
November IL, 1906. viz: DANIEL o. MYERS.
who made Homestead Entry No. 1887, May /,
1892, for the nwA section "a, township II N,
range 81 L, W. NJ,
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Joseph Ingram, William B. Stephenson and
Thomas Hodge OF Lantz, Wash and William
Carr OF Winona, Wash.
HAL J. COLE, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United states Land Office,

Spokane Ealis, Wash, September II, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before John NJ. Cummins, United States Com
missioner for the Eastern District of Washing
ton, at Spraeue, Lincoln county. Washington
on November D, 1906, viz: ELMER KICkARD,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1904, January
70. 1903, Tor the wa nwl4 VII swk of section Ii
township 10 n, range IS 4, ". NJ.
he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivate II
of said land, viz:
Robert Potts, Ed Swanson, Jasper L. Stairs,
Steve Devenish, all OF SpIague, Washington.
HAL J. COLE, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land OfIice.

Spokane Falls. WASH. September II, 1906.
Notice 10 hereby given that the following.
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said pr0of will be made before John
M. Cummins, United States Commissioner for
Lincoln county, Warrington, on November S,
1896, viz: ALBION NICkERbON. who made
Homestead Entry No. 1859 on December IS.
1899, for the neN section "a. township 10 N,
range 81 L, W. N.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva.
ton Of said land, Wis:
@. W. Lee, B. w. Nickerson and Asa Van
Allen Of Sprague, WASH, and Joseph Patterson
Of Ritxville, Wash. HAL J. COLE, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Many . man hes on bis wrist dim
blue spot whore a. . boy be tried to
trisd 70 tattoo himself with an anchor
or with star. The small boy who
oontsmplatss decorating his skin ia
. savage manner should remsnb er
ahaa ssn'e day hs may b ashamed oil
i whom be gsows to years Of dignity,
but that the process Of tattooing is
dsageAous and may b followed by
blood poisoning. A "tattoo artist"
in New York was recently srrsatsd by
the Gerry Society, which attends to
step . dangerous and foolish business.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

UePartment OF the Interior, Land Once a.
spokane Falls. Wash. August is, 1906
Notice 10 hereby given that John VI, Mccain,
Of Whestland r. o.. Wash. has filed notice 81
his intention to make final five year proof m
support OF his claim, Wig Homestead Eptry
No. 4s7O5, made October 10. 1901, for the south-
east 4. section 81, township Il n, range So T..
ana that said proof will be made before j. ~
Fraser. Y: 8: Commissioner for the Eastern DIE
trics o. Warrington. at Davenport, Wash on
ne names the following witnesses TO prove
ne continuous residence upon and cultivation
Obed J. Thorp. of wheatland P. O.. wssb =.
Frank B. 1tlicky, of wheatland p. O., Wash !:
Edward +. Foley. Of Mheatland p. O., Wash. !:
Ace McCann, OF wheatland r. o., Wash,
HAL J. COLE, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at spokane Falls, Washington,
September G, 1906.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has d led notice of her infention
to make hnai proof in support Of her claim
and that said proof will be made before .. L.
District of Washington, at Kitzviile. NASH. on
November 2. 1906, viz: Anna Kirschner uorm.
eriy Anna AlbershardD who made Homestead
Entry No. 1883, for the nel% sea section "a,
township Is n. range 80 K, WIN.
She names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Fred Albershardt Carl Meyer, Charles Bau.
man, all OF kitzville and J. Harvey Downey of
Paha. HAL 1 COLE Raoistar
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION,
J. NJ. Benward. Plaintiff
VS.. Summons,

J. NJ. Benward. Plaintiff
VS.. Summons,
l.. II. Norton Defendant
In the Superior Court of the State of WASH
ington, in and for Adams County.
The State OF Washington to L. H. Norton:
Determination are hereby summoned and re-
quired to be and appear within sixty days
after the date OF the first publication of this
summons, towit, within sixty days after the
Goth day of September. 1905 and defend the above
entitled action in the above entitled court and
serve copy OF your answer or other pleading
upon the Undersigned attorney for plaintiff, at
his Office ia Ritzville, Adams county, Washing
ton; and in case of your failure so to do judg.
ment will be rendered against you according to
the demands OF the complaint which has been
filed with the Clerk of the superior Court of
said county and state. The object and de-
mand of said complaint is to secure judgment
against you for $l45 90 with interest, and costs
and attorneys fees because the said plaintiff,
has been Obliged to pay certain promissory
note which he had signed for you as an accom-.
odatfon and which note you did not pay at ma.
turity and said plaintiff has paid the same.
JOHN TRUAx
Attorney for Plaintiff.
p o. address, Ritzvile, Adams county. Wash
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
CONTEST NOTICE
Department Of the Interior.

United States Land Once, .speksne Falls.
sufficient contest siIids Wit having been iied
in this office by David B. Cole. CONTESTANT,
against Homestead entry No. 1854. made April
ton 4. township Is n. range %, L. WIZ, b.
Benjamin W. Mathews, contestee, In which II
Is alleged that Benjamin W. Mathews has
wholly abandoned said tract Of land; that he
has failed to reside upon and cultivste the
same ior more than sig months last past; aud
employment in the United States Navy, Army
or Marine Corps in any capacity during time
of war. Said parties are hereby notified
to appear. respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 O'Clock m. ON October Is.
1906. before the Register and Receiver ct the
United States Land Once in Spokane Falls,
Washington.
The said contestant having. in proper an.
dsvit filed July %. 1906. set forth facts which
show tina: after due diligence personal service
OF this notice can not be made, Il 10 hereby or
due and proper publication.
HAL J. COLE. Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Another reign OF terror has been in.
augurated in Russia. One Governor
General never has occasion to COM
plain to another that it is . long time
between reigns over there.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

A man who owued an island Just
Oh the Pacific coast tire atens to bring
suit because his property disappeared
whom the earthquake occurred. The
dispatches do not cay whet her he in.
ssnds to sue the earthquake or make
kroSidsncs the defendant.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
In slsesinx q Democratic candidate

In slsoting . Democratic candidate
70 county Office, Mr.. Citizen, you by
that much are strengthening the
Democratic national organization. A
man in any public Office has . wider
seope Of action and greater influence
than his neighbor who is only . pri-
vats citizen. The two great political
msohinss arc using every cog n the
wheel in the struggle for supremacy.
The county coroner may become .
delegate and factor in the nomina.
tion for president Of Grover Cleveland,
WI. Bryan, W. Randolph Hearst or
some other Demo celebrity. Stand
By your Republican principles, Repub-
lican candidates and Republican sense
even il the other candidate docs make
you think be 10 bully good fellow.
Remember that in asking you to vote
for him upon the platform on which
hs 10 running and which 10 the main
chant around the wigwams Of his
high chiefs, he is asking you to vote
that the tariff be taken Of the manu-
faotursd goods Of our country, be 10
asking you to turn the Filipinos loose
upon themselves and he 10 asking you
to sanction the governm in buying
up all the railroads and experimenting
with them at your expense. You are
living under the greatest govern maas
On earth. For forty years or more the
old Republican party has stood the
teps Of power and always been found
Oh the right side. Why then listen
10 tin untried theories OF the Demo-
cratic dope peddlsrs? They are only
more hobbies on which the frsnsied
salary seekers hope to ride into Office.
Tsrn in hsndx1me majority for your
Republican candidates at elsetion and
yeu are thus asserting pride in your
county, adding stamina to the admin
istration Of Theodore Roosevelt and
slsctins men Of responsibility to Office
everyone a whom have . large par.
son~l acquaintance snd are parsicu-
larry gifted to handle the reins Of
their respective positions.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Valuable medicinal qualities meg
b impaired to ssss by scientific feed
ing Of the hens, it 10 said. Better try
IL on the ducks % they are already in
the quack business.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

The man who had q surgeon re-
move twenty-four inches Of nerves
from his face will undoubtedly find
that it makes 4 difference In bis
check.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
SUMMONS.
The State Of Washington. ! @.
County OF Adams.

In Justice Court, NJ. L. Burkhart, Justice.
To d. r. YORK:
In the name Of the State Of Washington, you
are hereby notified that W. r, Chittenden and
X. A. Chittenden. partners a. Chittenden Bros. a,
court which will come on to be heard ct my
office in Ritzville, Adams county, Washington
on Monday, the LIST day Of october. 1906, at the
and then and there answer, the same viii Be
taken as confessed aud the demand OF the
plaintif granted. The object aud demand Of
OF said complaint 10 TO secure judgment against
you open an open account for $3.50. and for
costs and Attorney fees.
Complaint fled August "a, 1906
N. L. BURKHART, J. p.
o. r Holcomb, attorney for plaintiffs.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

The daughter Of q Standard Oil
magnate has announced her engage
ment to . chauffeur. Who will be
fret heiress to marry her fathers aer.
onaute
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

While the fact that Nine. Diss De
Bar 10 free again exoites some interest
the virtual certainty thst she won't
be free long tends to modify this.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

A piece Of ground Eve inches wide
was sold in New York for $1,000. The
purchaser probably intends to put q
IS story building on it.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Il may be argued In favor Of airstips
that they promote opsism. At least,
many communities are looking up
since they commenced flying about.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
SERVICE BY PUBLICATION.
State of Washington,
County Of Adams o.

State of Washington,
County of Adams.
In Justice Court, Ritzville Precinct, W. K
Kennedy, Justice.
To g. HeINRICH.-YOu are hereby notified
that St. Paul 4 Tacoma Lumber Co., a CORPORA.
ton. has fled q complaint against YOU
In said Court which will come on to be heard
at my Office IN Rit1yille, Adams County, Wash
1906, ct the hour of 10 O'Clock a. M, and
unless you appear and then and there answer
the same win be taken as con fessed and the de-
demand Of said mpaint is to obtain judg
ment against you for the sum of $l4 "a with
interest thereon at the legal rate from April
10. 1904, and for the costs OF this action on an
open account for merchandise sold you by the
plaintiff.
Complaint fled. Sept. "a, 1906.
W. X. KENNEDY, J.P.
o. r. Hoieomb.
Attorney for the Plaintiff.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

A Philadel phian's he&t has been
extracted, mended and replaced-all
done probably betwssn beats.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Some Of the Russian agitators
would rather have the excitsment OF
throwing dynamite than any consti-
tutional that could be devised.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Too many people neglect their plain
duty for something more attractive.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Chicago underground freight sys.
tom cost $30,OOO,00O. Its UNDER
ground political system has cost
more than that.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

No doubt the memory Of the jam
Of Navspagsr will DO tenderly pre-.
served BY HE people.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

The secret of good roads 10 wide
tires except that it is no longer u &C.
cret.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

In Russia lynehing might be con.
sidsred extreme moderation.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

A clergyman suggests at ia better
to smoke here than hereafter" 1t
depends on the brsnd.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

King Edwards ID reported to be liv-
ing on toast and tea. He must have
read the reports OF the commissions
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Theee all night banks are a fine
thing tor these fellows that make all
their money in their sleep.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

The average man carves q roast
eeef - deity - the average woman
sharpens lead pencil.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Rasuli breaks into every public oc-
cassion with the air OF a man who
considers himself the most important
parsonage in Morocco. And the sui
tan, apparently, does not dare to re-
sent it.
Advertise in the News.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
Lock out for the Gobblers.
Low Rates East Via the North.
Western Line.

We are now able to quote very low
round-trip rates to various eastern points.
If you expect me to 60 east. write me be-
fore you buy. will be glad to plan your
trip. reserve your berths and send you
descriptive matter free, with full infor-
nation.
H. S. COLLINS Gen'l Agent.
Of Sprague Ave-, Spokane
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Russia, however, has something
worse than Pulajanss on its hands.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
First National Bank of Ritzville.
Washington.
mo. 575l !

mo. 57bI)
Report of the condition OF the First National
Bank, at Ritzvile, in the State OF Washington.
at the close of business, September 4, 1900
RESOURCES
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

State OF Washington. county of Adams-ss.
!, A. T. kendrick, cashier of the above.named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state.
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. A. T. KENDRICK, Cashier.
Correct-Attest
f. E. ROBBINS,
W. J. BENNINGTON,
W. r. PETERS,
Directors.
subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
day of September, 1906. G. E. LOWELL,
Notary Public.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Get in tbs habit Of reading the News.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26
REPUBLICAN,
BOUNTY TICKET

Election. November 9. 1906.
or Representative.
usa. Jshn D. Bassstt Of RitsvilIs.
Of Auditor,
Charles q. Ansbassh Of Lind.
se Clerk.
.. D. Dsagiss Of Ritsvills.
or Treasurer,
3. nlwards Of Ritsville.
or Asssrnsy.
6. w..Rsthbsa Of Ritsvilis.
- Asria,
q. D. oilss. Of Ritsvills.
or Surveyor
J. p. Msbsrly Of CUNNINGHAM
q csso.ss.
d. J. ". shsrssy Of washtucns.
'sr Assessor.
". n. kslsss Of Ellington.
FOR superintendent Of Schools.
Johs Tfuax Of Hstton
Tor Commissioner. Second District.
n. J. ALERT Of Asnne.
ses Commissioner, Third District,
UP. 1dseesmb Of Cunningham.
FOR Justices Of the Peace.
Ritsville-W. x. Keansdy. M. L. Burkhar,
und-Dr. Assrsinaa.
CunninSham-A. o. L0.
Washtucna-0ale Smit8,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-09-26

Advertise in the News.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-11-01
TRIPLE KILLING
At Ell PASO
SEVERAL WOUNDED Fight FOL-
LOWING MURDER FIRE de-
PARTMENT CALLED OUT

Ell PASO Tex, Oct. 31.-There
are three bodies in the morgue here
as a result of a murder, which was
followed by a battle between the
slayer and a policeman.
Manuel Rodriguez, Mexican,
killed his wife She was away from
home and on her return found
Rodriguez with another woman in
the house. A quarrel ensued, in
which the woman was killed.
In attempting to escape Rodriguez
was followed by policeman and a
detective. A running fight took place,
in which Chala Ramiera, the woman
who was found with him. were killed
and the detective and a negro were
wounded.
The excitement was so great that
it was necessary to call out the fire
department. After playing the hose
on the crowd for time they were
finally dispersed.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-11-01
BALLOON FALLS
FROM The SKY
DIR. THOMAS HAS A NARROW
ESCAPE FROM INSTANT
DEATH

AUGUSTA, Ga, Oct. 31,-Dr
Julian Thomas Of New York was
accidentally carried up in his bal
loon today while clinging to the net
work. When the balloon reached
the height of about 5000 feet the
release valve started to leak and the
balloon commenced to rapidly de-
scend Realizing his peril, DR..
Thomas did everything to stem the
descent He even went SO far as to
remove his shoes and clothes in the
hope of tightening the airship. The
gas bag finally reached the ground,
falling into the middle of cotton
field. The wind caught the balloon
and drove in along the ground for a
quarter of a mile, dragging the un-
fortunate doctor He finally eX-
tracted himself. and although badly
scratched, he was not seriously hurt.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-11-01
Halloween Ball a Great Success

The efforts of tae Sanctuary So
ciety in arranging the Halloween
ball, which was held last night. was
more than successful The Miners
Exchange Hall was most tastily
decorated. Wreathes of autumn
leaves were draped along the ceiling
to which were attached pumpkin
Jack O. Lanterns. On the four walls
were the poster pictures of the pop
ular candidates, drawn by Mr.. Arthur
Buell. twenty-four in number. Each
poster was outlined in a frame of
yellow crinoline paper which set
them off to great advantage. About
$50 guests were present and fascin-
ated by the strains of dreamy
waltzes and lively two-steps the
dancers continued the carnival of
pleasure long into the wee hours of
the morning. The committee on ar
rangements have every reason to
congratulate themselves upon the
outcome of the evenings pleasures
and have certainly made a name for
themselves as wonderful managers.
The ball was arranged by the fol-
lowing committee; Mrs. j. p.
O'Brien, Miss f. O'Meara, Mrs. Doug
las, Mrs, Agnew and Miss Lucas.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-11-01
Hearst APPEALS
TO THE COURTS
ASKS FOR CRIMINAL ACTION
AGAINST ELECTION
BOARD
lRy Associated Press }

NEW YORK, Oct. 31.--William
Randolph Hearst, nominee for gov
ernor on the Democratic ticket, APP
pealed directly to Judge Rosalsky to
take vigorous criminal action against
the City Board of Elections for crini-
inal negligence in falling to prevent
the lost or the destruction of the pc
titions fled with the board in order
to nominate the Candidates for the
independence League. Hearst's let
ter was accompanied by several afii-
davits After considering the case
Judge Rosalsky has decided to pre-
sent the facts to the Grand Jury.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-11-01
JAP QUESTION
TO BE SETTLED
(By Associated Press.

OAKLAND, Oct. 31.--Secretary
Metcalf of the Department Of Com
merce and Labor, arrived here to-
night from Washington and will go
to San Francisco tomorrow. to begin
the Investigation of the exclusion of
japanese children from the public
schools. He said that the admins
tration considers that the question
is one of the greatest Importance
The treaty with Japan guarantees
that the nation is entitled to the
same consideration and immunities
as are accorded to the most favored
nations. Secretary Metcalf has tel
egraphed ahead to President Altman
of the San Francisco Board of Edu-
cation for complete report and all
the newspaper articles. on the mat
ter. When the inquiry is completed
Metcalf will return Immediately to
Washington.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-11-01
ARMY OFFICERS
TO BE TAGGED
Order From War Depart
ment Requires That
They Wear Tag
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. al
By an order Just issued by the War
Department, all officers and men in
the army must hereafter wear an
aluminium tag about the size of a
half dollar around their neck, inside
their clothing.
Upon the tag will be stamped the
name, company and regiment of the
wearer. In the case of enlisted men
the tag will be furnished by the gov
ernment. The Importance of this
move has been demonstrated by the
thousands of unidentified graves OF
the soldiers who fell in the Civil
War.