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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
BEGINS SUFFRAGE CAMPAIGN
Racine Woman in Kansas City-Miss
Adams in South.

Kansas City, May 11.-Beginning
tour of Kansas, where she will advo-
cate the adoption of woman's suf-
frage, Mrs. Olympia Brown Willis or
Racine last night addressed an audi
ence in Kansas City, Kan. In making
the present tour the speaker is APP
pearing for the second time in the
state in support of the same cause
In 1867, when the woman's suffrage
question was advocated in Kansas,
Mrs. Willis stumped the state. With
the end of the present campaign she
says she hopes to see the cause in
which she works victorious
In her address last n;gth Mrs.
Willis charged that much of the
''boodling'' in politics was because
women had not been allowed to vote
Women, she asserted. would do away
with many of the evils connected with
public office and would succeed where
1.-The men made a failure"
Jane Adams in Southwest.
Arkansas City, Kan, May 11.-Miss
Jane Adams of Chicago in an address
here Friday urged the men of Kansas
to vote in favor of equal suffrage for
women in the coming election. Kan
sas, said she, has been the foremost
state in the movement and should re-
new interest in the question now. Miss
Adams spoke at Winfield last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
ECZEMA HEALED In 4 DAYS
Enrmed Hand Crust ON SCALP. Very Itchy

Marlboro, n. Y.-"My little girl had &C.
zema on the scalp. First a small mattery
pimple appeared. The pimple broke and a
watery substance ran on the skin, forming q
hard crust which was very itchy It was on
the top Of her head. and the crust became ag
large as the palm Of my hand. friend rec
commended Cuticura Soap and Ointment. In
four days the scalp was all healed, no sign Of
crlists or scabs could be seen. She has not
had a sign of eczema since Cuticura Soap and
Ointment cured her" (Signed) Mrs. II. B.
Cooley, April 3, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
everywhere. Sample of each mailed free,
with 32-p. book. Address, "Cuticura,''
Dept Il, Boston. Tender-faced men should
shave with Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
Louisville 10: Kansas City 6.

Kansas City. May 11.-A ninth in
ming rally in which the visitors re-
ceived two bases on balls, hit for a
home run and three doubles, won for
Louisville, 10 to 6. The locals got a
lead of three in the first after the
visitors had scored once, and main
tanned it until Hornsby was knocked
out of the box in the final inning.
Score: R.H. E.
Louisville 010003 SO IL 2
Kansas City. 81 1 l. 0 0 o. 6 II 2
Batteries Criss, Laudermilk, North
rup and Spencer; HornSby, Maddox,
A1trock and James.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
Commencement at Lakin.

Lakin, Kan, May 1.-THE 1872
commencement exercises of the La
kin high school will be held here
Monday evening, the 18th. DR.. Trip
lett of the Kansas State Normal will
deliver the address. The baccalaureate
sermon will be delivered Sunday
morning by Rev. Mr.. McKeever of this
place The class this year is COM
posed of girls and 2 boys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
storm Damage at Parsons.

Parsons, Kan, May IA hard
rain storm, accompanied by high
wind, did damage estimated at more
than $4,000 here late Friday after
noon. Houses were unroofed, plate
glass windows blown in and telephone
and telegraph wires blown down.
Meager reports have been received
here of heavy rain at Great Bend and
of a near cloud burst in Ness county.
One man is reported to have been kill
ed by the storm south of Parsons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11

Kores Three base hits-J. Kelly, Twill
ing Sacrifice hits-Watson. First on balls
OFF Houston, 1; Northrup, l. Struck out
BY Houston, 8; Crutcher, 5; Northrup,
6. Wild pitch-Crutcher. Stolen base
Colligan. Triple play-Thomas to Kores
to Thomas to Ulatowski. Hits-Om Heus-
ton, 6 in 1-3 innings; OFF Northrup, in
6 Is innings. Left on bases-Des Moines,
s; ST. Joseph, z. Umpire-Haskel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
MiIwaukee 8: IndianapoIis 4.

Milwaukee, May 11--The home club
punched its hits in the fifth and sixth
innings, giving them enough runs to
win. Score: R.H.E.
Milwaukee .o0oO3 *-912 4
Indianapolis 20 o 0 0 "a 2
Batteries-Noel and Schalk; White,
Webb, Gouliat and Casey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
ONLY ONE GAME.
Rain Prevents other western League
Contests.

There was only one game played in
the Western League Friday, that al
Des Moines between that team and St.
Joe. All the games were postponed
because of rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11

Des Moines, May IA base on
balls, a two base hit and a single in
the tenth inning allowed Kores to
score and Des Moines won from St.
Joseph. The locals made four runs
in the fourth inning, tying the score.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
St. Paul Q: Columbus 6.

ST. Paul, May list. Paul won the
final game of the series with Column
bus. Score: R.H. E.
ST. Paul $4,000 "-915 1
Columbus 100 6 o L 0 1 2-6 IL 0
Batteries-Dauss and Block; Pack
ard, Doak and Smith.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
American Association.
central Kansas League.

chase of Infielder Danny Claire from
Wichita and the release of Pitcher
Clyde Jarnigan and Infielder Harry
WEIGH.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
Teachers Defeat swedes.

Emporia, Kan, May 11.-Kansas
State Normal easily defeated the Beth
any team from Lindsborg. 10 to 1, in
game which rain stopped in the sew
enth inning. Score: R.H.E E.
Normal 0 8 2 o los 1
Bethany ...0 0010 Oil z
ENTHUSIASTICALLY and Field; Mich
olson, Klepper and Hultquist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
ToIedo 4: MINNEAPOLIS 3.

Minneapolis, May 1.-THE batting
slump of the locals continued and they
were defeated by Toledo.
Score: R.H.E E.
Minneapolis ..201o 90 o o % 1
Toledo ......0 2 0 %
Batteries-Comstock Young, Ohm
stead and owens; James and Land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
Conlev Breaks Wrist in Fight.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 11.-Jack
White of Chicago defeated frankie
Conley of Kenosha, Wis, in the
twelfth round. Conley broke his wrist
in the sixth and threw up the sponge
in the twelfth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11

Mr.. Notwithstanding wrong with this
hash this morning, dear. Mrs. Bacon
why? Mr.. Bacon-I can't think what it
can be. put in everything I could find.
Xonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Chicago, MAY 11-Daring base run
ming and punched hits enabled New
York to shut out Chicago. All the
locals hits were scattered.
Score: R H E
Chicago 100000 90 9 1
New York ....1 L o 90 o 0 o. 8 o
Batteries Cheney and Archer;
Summary: Two-base hits-Evers,
Archer. Stolen bases-Doyle, Beck
err. Bases on balls-Ames, 2; Cheney,
1. Struck out-By Ames. 8; Cheney,
4. UmpiresHKlem and Bush.
st. Louis. 3; Boston, 4.
st. Louis, May 11.-After losing
nine straight games, ST. Louis won
from Boston. The home team scored
sacrifice. while a single, an error and
sacrifice fly brought another.
Score: r H E
st. Louis .....o o010o2 80 9 l
Boston % 0 o 1 o o 0 o OIL
Batteries-Sallee and Wingo; Per-
due and Killing.
Summary: Two-base hit-Huggins.
Sacrifice hit-Konetchy. Sacrifice
flies-Oakes, Mcdonald. Stolen bases
Miller, Konetchy, Jackson. Bases on
balls-Off Perdue, L; sallee, 8.
Struck out-By Perdue, 4; Sallee, 2.
Umpires-Rigler and Ffnneran.
Cincinnati, 6; Brooklyn, 5.
Cincinnati, May 11.-Cincinnati de-
feated Brooklyn by heavy batting in
the seventh and ninth innings in an
uphill game.
Brooklyn soooo2-5 IL 0
Cincinnati 20 o % 2-6 II
misunderstanding and Erwin;
Casper, Smith and Mclean, Clark.
Summary; Three-base hits-Bates,
Mcdonald. Hits-Off Stack, in IS
innings: off Yingling, 8 in innings
Gone out in ninth when winning run
scored); off Gaspar. IN Z; off Smith,
in 2 First on balls-Off Stack, 3;
off Yingling, 1; off Gaspar, 2; off
Smith, l. Struck out-By Stack, 1; by
Yingling, 8; by Gaspar, 2. Umpires-
Brennan and Owens.
Pittsburg, 8; Philadelphia, A.
Pittsburg, May 11.-Pittsburg de-
feated Philadelphia in a long drawn
out contest.
Score: r H e
Pittsburg 1000 IS IA 2
Philadelphia 0110020 Of
Batteries-O'Toole, Camnitz and
Kelley; Brennan, Schultz and Ora
ham.
Summary: Two-base hits-Donlin.
Miller Three-base hit-Donlin First
on balls-Off O'Toole, s; Camnitz, 2;
Struck out-By O'Toole. z; Camnitz.
8; Brennan, 8. Hits-Off O'Toole, 5
in innings; off Camnitz, in 3;
Brennan, IA in Z; Schultz, none in l.
Umpires- and Eason.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11

Isbell Gets Danny Claire.
Des Moines, Ia, May Manager
Isbell of the Des Moines Western
league team has announced the pur-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
Where Thev PLAY MONDAY.

Topeka at Omaha.
Denver at Sioux City.
Lincoln at Des MoineS.
Wichita at st. Joseph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
The Demons of the swamp

The Demons OF the Swamp
are MOSQUITOES. As they sting they nut
deadly malaria germs in the blood Then
follow the icy chills and the fires of fever.
The appetite flies and the strength fails;
also malaria often paves the way for
deadly typhoid But Electric Bitters
kin and cast out the malaria germs from
the blood; give you a fine appetite and
renew your strength After long suf-
fering' wrote VIM. FretweIl, of Iuca-
ma, n c., three bottles drove all the
malaria from my system, and I've had
good health ever since" Best for ali
stomach, liver and kidney ills. so cts. at
Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11

ernor Hadley of Missouri have been
invited to deliver addresses on this oc-
caS:on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11
sBatted for Leonard in the tenth.
**Batted for Ulatowski in the tenth.
ST JOSEPH.

1.-TWO out when winning run scored.
Score by innings:
ST Joseph ...O1 0 0 o 90 o.
Summary: Two base hits-Watson,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-11

Chicago S; Washington 2.
Washington, May 11.-Chicago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-30
The Girl With
Beautiful Hair
Uses Newbro's Herpieide.

There is one sure and certain way
for every woman to have beautiful
hair. and that Is to give it intelligent
care, which includes The use of New
BROS Herpicide.
This remarkable preparation kills
absolutely the stlandruf1 germs, eradi-
Gates dandrufr and prevents the hair
from falling.
The prophylactic aetion of Herpi-
eide keeps the hair free from disease,
and with the scalp sweet and clean a
natural hair growth is inevitable.
Herpieide hair scintillates with
health and vigor, light. and lnster,
produced only by the we'll known
scaIp and hair dressing, Newbro's
Herpicide.
All first-class BARRIERS and hair
.tressers use and recommend 1t.
A sample and booklet will be SEN
to any address upon receipt of loo. by
The Herpicide Co, Dept r, Detroit,
Mich. SCI
Newbro's fierpicide in 50c. and Sl,o9
sizes is sold by all dealers who guar
antee it to do all that is claimed. "
YOU are not satisfied your money will
be refunded
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

a complete set of original auto
graphs of the signers of the Declare
ton of Independence has been given
to the Library of Congress by j. p.
Morgan. They are mounted in hand
some port folio. The wife will be
placed in the manuscript division Of
the library, and will be open to in
spection by the public. The coIlec-
ton is a notable addition to what is
regarded as one of the three great
collections of manuscripts in the
world. The others are in the British
Museum and the Bibliotheque Nation
al of France.
Justine Mason, who weighed $50
pounds and is said to have been the
largest woman in the world, died. in
Montreal, Thursday. Several months
ago she became insane and was tax
en- in charge by the assistance pub
lique. In the institution she became
famous for exploits of Stfength dur
ing fits OF insanity, when even the
walls of her room failed to restrain
her and it became necessary to build
n round house outside the main build
ing especially for her.
Inc 1ItpuDDCuHS Oh IpilSlHbilHf ~
H., Up to date. have failed in their
hunt for mayoralty candidate to
head the ticket against Mayor Daniel
w. Badger at the municipal election
next month mayors. former alder
men, business men and bank officials
have been approached, but with no
success. Sperry Locke will run on
the Progressive ticket.
Exposure, Wednesday night, when
he lay for some hours in snowbank,
resulted. Thursday, in the death of
Amos Cadman Davis, of North Adj
ans. Mass, 20, a Civil War veteran.
He had been away from his home
two weeks, during which time Moth
ing had been heard from him, until
late Wednesday, when he was found
lying in a snoWbank and taken to the
residence of \. II. Rosenberg, With
whom he lived. Davis had a wife ana
other relatives, but would never tell
any one where they lived,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-30

BILE Compound has done more forre than
al the doctors. feel it my duty to tell
you these facts. My heart is full of
gratitude to Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vege-
table Compound for my health. Mrs.
HARRIET e. WAMPLER, 524 S. Ransom
Street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Consider Well This Advice.
No woman suffering from any form
of female troubles should lose hope I'm
til she has given Lydia E. Pinkham' s
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This, famous remedy, the medicinal in
gradients of which are derived from
nativ roots and herbs, has for nearly
forty years proved to be most valua-
BILE tonic and invigorator of the fe-
male organism. Women everywhere
bear wiling testimony to the wonderful
virtue Of Lydia E. Finkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia z. Piakhan Medicine Go. (eoaf-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass Your letter Will
be opened, read sai answered by a
woman and held in strict confidence.
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I. NJ Jones ard Mr.. storcr ny pr
aad Mrs N. T. Newton og sabattae,
Miss Marie Carr al Der East Winthrop
home ~ her rather and sisters. and
Miss IzMta Royal hy relatives ~ Au-
burn. in the village NJ s. Collins and
family, including Mrs. ~ J. Townsend
tie mother. wore Guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. { A. Collins; Mrs, Nelson Poole
was al oyer-ni@llt and holiday guest
OF Mrs. G. y Whittier; Mrs. George
ColcH;m and three children passed the
dav with Mrs. NJ J. Sherbufne and
Mrs G. A. Lawrence. Eugene Whittier
9na frined q Winslow were guests OF
Nj. Nhittier's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Il. =. Whittier Mrs. N. D. Gordon had
her daughter Mrs Laura Gordon
Harrington and grandchildren Bea-
triec and Gordon Harrington of Bath.
with aer; Mrs. Emma Gordon enter
yainej her parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
George Pike, East Winthrop, ana DR..
ana Mrs. George Pike of Waterville.
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BELFAST.

Street Commissioner Burgess had
his crew working, Thanksgiving, on
the new cross walk from the Maine
Central depot to the Mansfield build
ing. This walk has been needed for
years, and will be greatly appreciated
by the travelling public.
Freeman II. Hanson and Miss Zilla
Fl. Weleh, daughter of Frank WEIGH
of this city, were married, at S p. on.
Nov. y. by the Rev. Arthur 4. Blair,
pastor of the Uniyersalist church, at
his home on Church street. The sim
gle ring service was used, and the
couple was unattended. Mr.. Hanson
is brakeman on the passenger train
on the Belfast Burnham branch, and
his bride is we'll known. Both have
many friends, who wish them much
happiness.
Green Bros. opened their new store
on Phoenix row for inspection, Friday.
and it will be opened, Saturday. for
the sale of goods, This store has re-
Gently been remodelled by the owner,
Charles y. Black, OF this city, and
Green Bros. have taken a lease of it.
Mrs L. II. Hall went. Thursday, TO
the week with her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Getehell.
DR.. Herbert Harmon ana Charles II.
Harmon went Thursday, to enjoy
Thanksgiving with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ivory Fl. Harmon.
Leroy Robbins of East Belfast had
his right hand badly cut, Thursday.
while working in Mathews Bros. mill.
He was working about the planer and
his right hand was caught in it, sew
oring three fingers, leaving just the
little finger and the thumb.
John Ward, the weIl-known bay
stallion racer. owned by Horace
chenery Of this city, was sold at the
Old Glory sale in New York, this
week. Tor $3.50. To j. g Turner, of Al
ney. ~ Y, this being the best price
at the sale. that day. Other
well known racers among the y sent.
by MIR. Chenery to the Old Glory sale
We're stlletto and Mendoita
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s35, 600, 100000
Worlds Business.

Washington, NOV. 29-In the present
year the worlds international business
will reach the enormous total of s35, :
900 900, GOO. according to a report issued,
today, bxofthef bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce. The estimate is
made on official returns of exports and
imports from virtually every CONNER
cial country in the world. Nearly every
nation reported greater exchange of
commodities than ever before had
been known.
The new figure will establish a rec
ord for il is $4,000, 100000 greater than
the trade in. 1910 and more than
double that 6dIie in 1890, % years ago.
Seventy leading countries furnished
their figures to the government statis-
ticians. Only Argentina and Russia
reported decreases, both falling off
sharply. The United States so far has
shown monthly increase of $4,000. 600
over 1911 Haiti, Honduras. Canada
and Santo Domingo do most of their
shopping in the United States. accord
ing to the report, while China, India,
certain Of the balkan states and Tur-
key-look elsewhere for their pur-
chases.
The balance of trade Chat differ
edD still remains strongly with Amer
lean manufacturers and producers. the
figures showing that they enjoyed a
balance ON the right side Of the ledger
of about sl6.0Q0000.
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scahs was aNwcll of matter. lie was in such
shape that he was not allowed to be seen
by visitors, and sears were upon his body
from what few healed up. In the place of
one that healed dozen new ones would
spring up. He gotto the place where he did
not fret much. but rather lay in a stupor.
some one advised me 10 try Cuticura Soap
and CuticuFa Ointment. | raised the scabs
and bathed linn with a lather of the Cuticura
Soap and after washing, put the Cuticura
Ointment on When | did this the scales
wasaed of of many, leaving the surface a
bright reddish hue. The first time it began
10 clear up his body and in about six weeks
he was entirely well and hasn't so much as
a single scar. Cutieura Soap and Ointment
have never failed me- (Signed) Mrs.
Addie E. Jackson, Dec. 20, 1911.
s Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are
sold throughout the world. Liberal sample OF
each mailed free. with 3z-p. Skin Book. Adj
dress postcard "Cuticura. DEPTH. Boston
sTTender-faced men should use Cuticura
Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. sample-free.
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been declared vacant in such mat
Ter
Judge Deering said To a represen-
tatiVe Of the Express Advertiser that
he intended to carry the matter 70
the supreme court for settlement. He
stated that ii would be seven days
before Attorney c. Wallace Harmon.
who was appointed at the meeting.
last evening, of the Governor and
Council to fill the vacancy. would be
confirmed. Continuing, he said, Il
would like to ask a single question
and that is: When did the abandon
ment take place, before or after Gov
ernor Plaisted was defeated? / do not
recognize that the Governor has the
authority to declare the Office vacant
and appoint anyone in my place while
| am still living in Saco. l did not
attend the hearing at Augusta, last
night / did not receive notification
of the hearing at my office at Brown
Vile Junction. until the afternoon of
Nov. 81 about one hour before l was
TO leave for my home in Saeo. ] came
To Saco for the purpse of hearing
cases which had been assigned for a
hearing before me by Recorder George
f. Grant"
a portion of the reply sent by
Judge Deering to Governor Plaistet'
in response to the notification of the
hearing sent to him is as follows:
1t would be impossible for me to
be present at the meeting Of the Gov
ernor and Council to be held, Nov.
%. While ordinarily ! should be
pleased to confer. with Won and the
Council l do not believe my pres
enee would effect in any way the re-
suit of your elaboration l do not
think that the law has yet conferred
upon the Governor and Council the
authority to determine any mans res
idence or to decide the title to any Of
flee. As I understand ii, the supreme
court only can decide these questions.
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WALDO.
UNITY.

Joseph II. Brown passed away at his
home in Unity, Nov % He was born in
Knox March, 1913. The second child of
Joseph and Sara tHodgmam Brown, and
lived in Knox, Freedom and Unity. He
was great grandson of Joshua Brown
2nd of Black Point, Searboro, who fought
in the American Revolution, Joshua
Brown list being one of the four broth
ers whe came to this country in AIS.
Mr.. Brown was twice married. his first
wife being Miss Ncil JOY of China, who
died in 1873. Two years later ne mar
ried Mrs. Myra Bryant of Knox, who
survives with two children of the FIRST
Mrs. Claude Townsend Of Au-
gusta. and Clarence Brown Of Unity,
and two of the second marriage, Mrs.
Bert Bryant of Knox and Mrs. Maurice
York of Wilton. There are three grand
and one sister, Mrs, Lois Il.
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AUGUSTUS r. DEVEREAux.
Veteran Civil War CavaIrynan Passes
Away at Lamoine.

Ellsworth, Me, Nov. 29.-The death
Iof Augustus Il. Devcreaux occurred
Wednesday morning, at his late home
at Lamoine Mr.. Devereaux was born
in Penobscot, June Il, 1895 At the age
of % he enlisted as private in Co.
d, LIST Maine Cavalry, at Orland. and
was mustered In ut Augusta. After one
year of service he was promoted 10
the rank of sergeant, Which office he
held until he WAS discharged. Nov. %.
1864. During his service he particj
pated in about 20 engagements ara
was slightly wounded in the battle of
Cedar Mountain In 1863 he was taken
prisoner at Shepardstown. Va. and
confined In Libby and Belle Isle pris-
Ions escaping from the latter by hrib.
ing the officers in charge. He fieured
in many important engagements ia.
GLIDING Second Bull Run, Antietayn
and Gettysburg.
Mr. Devereaux was one of the en-
picked men under Maj. Whitney who
dashed through the epamv's line and
escaped without the loss of a man
IN the great cavalry charge of Aide.
mr.. peVefeauX captured a lieutenant
colonel.
After returning from the war Mr..
DeVeraux made his home at Bluehill.
he entered into politics and served for
a Few years as deputy sheriff under
andrew Squirting In 1873 he was
elected sheriff and came to Ellsworth
70 live He was also deputy sheriff for
one year under Sheriff d. L. Fields.
IN 1891 he was appointed postmaster
ana held this position for five years.
he was engaged in the insurance bus
mess until 1900, when he was APP
pointed custodian of the United States
eooling station at Lamoine.
widow, two daughters and a son
survive