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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-26

4 brilliant social function and one
which will be remembered for some
time TO come by many persons who at
tended it was the elaborate ball given
last evening in the Pythian Temple by
the social committee of the Beta Phi
Sigma fraternity composed of Messrs.
John Thompson, Howard Hunt, Walker
Land and Oscar Weyman. The fra
ternity cOlorS black and gold We're
utilized in decorating the ball room.
Strands of the ribbons were brought
from the four corners of the room and
fastened to the center by the means
of a large snow ball Hanging from
the snow ball were myriads of ribbons
and later all the girls in the party
secured a string and when the ball was
pulled out popped a number of small
snowballs. These were numbered and
correspOnded to the numbers on the
mems programs and partners were
secured in this way for one of the
dances. Several other novel and in
tereStinC features We're introduced
during the evening. At one side Of
the hall was a large Christmas tree
adorned with musical toys and other
gifts and each person present receiV-
ed a pretty keepsake and when all he
musical toys had been distributed the
affair resolved itself into a regular
frolic The Hicks orchestra played
the order of dances. The orchestra
was stationed on the platform to the
last side of the hall
For those who did not care for dane
ing there was card playing. The pro-
grams were in the form OF booklet
and were done in black and gold On
,,;J -
graved. beta PM Sigma" On the
inside coverlet was Fifth annual
dance OF the Alpha Sigma chapter or
the Beta Phi Sigma fraternity, Friday
evening, December tWenty-fifth. Nine
teen hundred and fourteen, Pythian
Temple. Richmond. Indiana,
The chaperones were Mr.. and Mrs.
II. l.. Monarch, Mr. and Mrs. +. S.
G'urtis Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Geunett,
Mrs. George Williams and Mr.. Howard
'amDbpl. Many handsome and clab-
crate party gowns were in evidence.
The chapter roll is NcSSrS Everett
Ackorman. Donald H. Bell, Rush Bow
man. Harry Bockhoff, Charles Buell..
emory Castor, Frederick Gates, Robert
r0ate. Charles Curtis, d. Wray Draper
Edwin Flock. Henry Click, Willard
raves. Everett Haisley. Karl Haner
john IaSeCOSter, Howard Hunt. Will
ard Kaufman. William Kelley. Memo
phOn King, Rudolph knOde. Walker f.
land. Carl l.angc, Thomas Logan
Thomas Lyons, John Longstroth, Cor
don NagaW. NONlC Martiudale. Paul
Miller McKensie Monarch, Harold
Meyers. Julian and Justin Mccarthy,
Paul NeWlin. Ernest Parks. Virgil
eaiupS t'dN in Scott. Harold Scott
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-26

Clements. Helen Gilbert. Miriam Kel-
ly, GWendOline FOulke, Maud Becher,
Dorothy Bates. Ruth Scott, Irene Cor
mon, Marie O'Brien, Emerald Hase-
cOSter. Doris Smith of indianapolis,
Ruth Slayback of Hamilton. Ohio.
Louise Malsby, Miriam Krone. Eliza
beth Shriber, Emma Fetta, Mildred
Schalk. Olive Lewis, Amy Gamble Of
Van Vert, Ohio, Elaine Jones. label
Hasemeier, Fay Drake and Hilda Tiff
fanny: Messrs. Justin Mccarthy, How
ard Hunt, Josiah Marvel, r. f. Jones,
NenOphOn King, Edward Hollarn,
Kent Lemen, Edward Williams. Paul
Miller Willard Kaufman. Charles
Clawson, Brandon Griffis, Paul Sher-
err. Robert Carvey, W. G.. woodward
Wilbur Ball, McKensie Monarch. Rob
ert Land, Robert Taylor, Charles
TWigg, Howard Steinkamp, Howard
MesSick. Charles Curtis, Frank Wiss-
Ter, Gordon Magaw, Rudolph Knode,
Raymond Nicholson, Frederick Gates.
Burton Carr, Walter Davis. Lloyd Dye.
Samuel Smith, Whitney Mcclure.
john Clements, Richard Lackey. Hus-
ton Marlatt, Raymond Wickemeyer,
Harold Scott, Roland I}all, Frank
Schalk, Howard Steinkamp, Oscar
Wcvmau. Fred Raver paul Fislor oe
4irb Point Nortl, Cora1;ro WINK.
i,and carl yo,,na ana lIl',,,e',,, I Ca
bell.
Mr., and Mrs Ceorpa Sb.n,,r7 .,,,.o
T., ,,ra,ti,, ,a;,,,
l''''' S''''' ""H
at their home in East Haven. Flow.
eIS ana lefnS appointed the table
ne guests Ner" M"ssrS. and Mes
Games Harry sheppard OF MIshaWaka
faul r. sheppard, George Sheppard
MI FRANK sheppard and Mrs. Hamp'
TON
> "' I" "'iieN ana fanny "i
W. III H'''Fn 'n''''@lntd Key. ana
WIS Wv Ire 'h"ilce TO dihner CHRIST
mas Gay.
~ anu .N'S' howard bfoltendlch
OF foft MA}ne' ar" the guests OF
iileh"S anu iela'iNFS III thiS city.
Mr, ana Mrs. +. r. Winchester and
weekend with AiT. and Mrs. Klein at
Connersville,
Mr.. wilbur Ridpath of indianapolis
NJ. lhonlaS ana Mrs. " llbur Ridpath
or \orth { street.
MI. and Mrs. Frank Rymuster of st
D. Louis, are the guests Of Mr. and Mrs
Bymaster Of North u street.
Mr. and Mrs 3 NJ Thomas pnter
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. John Bayer gave a
Christmas dinner yesterday at their
home on South Eighth street. Places
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-26

The Alpine Dancing club Will give
a dance this evening in the ODD Eel
lows hall Piano and drums Will play
the order of dances.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-26
A GOOD COMPLEXION
MEANS PURE BLOOD

Everybody that wants d fine, glow
ing, youthful skin. should take old re-
liable Hoods Sarsa parflla, which
gives clear healthy color, When
your blood is made pure, pimples, bOils,
hives, eczema disappear.
LanguCr loss of appetite, tired feel
ing, weakness are symptoms OF impure
unhealthy blood.
Hoods SarsaDariila purlfleS the
blood. Get bottle tOday.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-26

were arranged at the table for Messrs.
and Mesdames Warren Hill and son,
Master James of Chicago. George Bay
er, John Bayar. Mrs. Millard Cox OF
IndianaDoliG and Mr.. Fred Bayer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-26

Mr.. Paul Fisher has returned to
High Point, North Carolina after
spending Christmas with Mrs. Martha
Parry and his mother, Mrs. Fisher of
East Main street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-26

Standing out prominently on the
coming weeks social schedule is the
pretty tea to be given by Mrs. George
S"idel at her home on North Thir-
tcenth street Wednesday afternoon
from 3 until o'clock in honor of her
daughter, Miss Eleanor Scidel who is
home from school and also for her
roommate, Miss Margaret NilIikan Of
Hamilton. Ohio. The guests will num-
Der fifty.
\ reception will b" given Monday
evening at S O'Clock in the Nurses
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-26

December %, at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Foulke on South Eighteenth
street. An impersOnation will be
given by Mrs. Maurice Brown Of
Chicago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-26

Cottage prayer meeting Will be held
Tuesday "venin gat 7:30 O'Clock at the
home Of ernest Wiggans, TIA South
i street.
Society is interoSted this evening in
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-26

heterogeneous are being made by tn,
social COMMITTEE" Of the Knight, o.
Columbus Cor Il Christmas party to be
h"ld Monday evening in the knights
OF columbus hall. The Hicks or
ch"stra will play tn" order Of dances
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
SHUTDOWN NEWS

The Mothers Club will meet Thurs
day afternoon, November 5, with Mrs.
Emil Tonak.
Miller Jensen, an old time resi-
dent Of Shutdown, is visiting friends
here. Mr.. Jensen has bought land
north of Duluth and will begin farm
ing in the spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Peterson and
Miss Anna Peterson attended the corn
show at Lamberton Tuesday.
Peter Hemmingsen, who has been
quite sick with pneumonia, is now
improving.
Ben Coulter and family came over
from Lamberton Sunday in their new
Buick car, for short visit at the
John Thorsten home.
Chris Peterson made a business
trip to Redwood Falls last Tuesday.
Thorwald Johnson is recovering
rapidly from his operation and ex-
poets to return home soon.
Einanr Skow left Saturday morn
ing for trip through North Dakota,
to purchase land if suited.
Michael Show returned to the hos
pital at Mankato Thursday for few
days treatment. Mr.. Skow is slow
~ Tegaining his strength.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
WALNUT GROVE

Miss Lydia Yackel returned from
Lamoerton Thursday where she spent
few days with relatives.
4 large crowd from here attended
the corn show day at Lamberton Tues
day.
Mrs. Fred Paul is visiting friends
and relatives at Gaylord and differ
ent points.
Miss Mabel Olson, of Bryclyn, is
visiting friends and relatives here.
Miss Bolivia Harwood entertained a
number Of young people at her home
Friday evening.
Nesdames Pardun and Dahms spent
last Wednesday at the Mrs. F. J.
Clark home.
Kenneth Remington arrived from
St. Louis, Mo-, Thursday, and is Wis
iting his father and sisters at this
place.
Mrs. Kusminski was passenger to
Tracy the forepart Of the week.
Percy Olson arrived from st. Paul
Friday and is visiting his parents.
Miss Norena Storegaard of Revere,
spent last Sunday with friends in this
village.
Mrs. Alfred Swoffer spent a few
days at Tracy the past week.
Mrs. Anderson from Revere visited
her daughter. Bertha, the fore part
Of the week.
Henry Tillisch and family moved
last Monday IN the old Kemper resi-
dence. which Mr.. Tillisch purchased
some time ago.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
WANDA WANDERINGS

Miss Ethelyne Aftermath, of Nor
gan, is visiting at The home Of her
Urcle, Mr.. Frank Aftermath, this week
Mr. and Mrs. John Henle and daugh-
ter Gladys, and Mr.. and Mrs Athanas
Hcnle, all OF New Tim. spent Sat
urdsy and Sunday here with their
sister Mrs. !. X. Schlumobergcr, ard
Sunday evening they went to Red
wooo Falls to visit another sister,
Mr.. John Lauterbach.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Haas, Of New
Ulm, visited at the home of Mrs.
Haas brothers, the Messrs. Matt
and John Eichten last week.
Mrs. Herman Drewlow, of Marshall,
visited friends here last week.
A reception and dance will be ten
dered Mr.. Ben. Jenniges and bride
Wednesday evening at Conrad's hall.
The young couple returned Wednes-
day afternoon from Melrose, where
they were lately married and will
live on Mr.. Jenniges' farm a mile
northeast of town.
Mr.. f. 3. Patterson, Principal of
the Wanda Consolidated School. at
tended the H. E. A. in Minneapolis
the latter part of the week.
Little Myrtle Kuehn, who was very
Ill last week is now convalesing.
Quite number from here attended
the fair in Lamberton last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mahoney moved
their household goods into the front
rooms of Mr.. G. Otto's house last
week and expect to live there during
the winter.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
DELHI NEWS ITEMS

Come out on Friday night to the
opera house and encourage the schools,
both pupils and teachers, by your
presence, and help them lift the small
balance which remains unpaid on the
school piano.
10 Fader, Mrs. Orloske's father,
went last week to Cherokee, Iowa,
where he underwent another opera
ton for cancer of the throat.
Good things to eat at reasonable
prices. Don't spend your time bak-
ing the coming Saturday, but come
opening at 2 o'clock in the store OF
John McMurchie.
Mrs. Simons, of Sheridan, S. OAK,
has been visiting the past week at
the home of her son, O. D. Smons.
Each lady in this vicinity is re-
quested to bring a basket with lunch
for two to the opera house on Fri
! day night this week when the schools
Will sell same to the highest bidder.
A good program is being prepared by
the pupils and teachers which will
not fail to please you.
c. G. Bell was laid up by sickness
few days the last of the week.
The choir of the Presbyterian church
/ is preparing an entertainment to be
given in the near future This will
be benefit to secure choir chairs and
some new music.
Miss Edna Stewart, of Fairfax,
was an over Sunday gueset of the
home folks.
Dr. Penhall, of Morton, was a pro-
fessional caller in Delhi one day the
last of the week.
Doctor Buffers and family. of Rem
vile were Sunday guests at the R.
G. Rogers home.
Miss Pauline Piersol, who is at
tending school at Minneapolis, visited
at home few days the end of the
week.
Mrs. D. R. McCorquodale enter
tanned relatives from Marshall on
Sunday.
w. E. Tramm, our former barber
was calling on Delhi friends the fore
part of last week.
Otto Orloske went down to Chero-
kee, Ia, last Wednesday to be pres
ent during the operation of Lo Fader
Mrs. Henning Vogland, living mile
west OF town recently entertained hel
brother from Michigan
Axel Hultquist, wife and daughters
accompanied by Mrs C. A. Tillman
visited friends the last of the weel
at Gibbon.
Don't forget that this is the las
week before the last half of real es
tate taxes become delinquent
H I. Helgeson. who has been quite
sick at his home for a week Or ter
days. left on Sunday morning, accom-
panied by his wife, for the hospita
in Minneapolis, expecting to undergo
an operation as soon as he is able.
Our grocery stock is always fresh
and the prices are right. Don't fai
to see our new line of winter caps
underwear, sweaters, etc. J. M. Arch
er, Delhi, "The Store That Treats You
Right 14-1t
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27

part of the week.
Messrs. G. H. Johnson, Pistulka,
Sharett and Smetak left Saturday on
a duck hunt.
G. H. Johnson autoed to Redwood
Falls Sunday with his daughter Beth,
and Lorena Wagner.
The Ladies' Aid will serve dinner
at the hall on election day.
F. E. Sylvester and family, of Nor
ton, were guests of James Little and
family Sunday.
w. R. Cloudy drove to Redwood Falls
Sunday with his daughter Esther.
Geo. S. Davis was Redwood Falls
visitor Sunday.
c. V. Everett, of Redwood Falls
was looking after his political af-
fairs at this place the latter part
of the week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
LUCAN HAPPENINGS

Gustav Schlick is engaged in the
barber shop for two weeks or more
VIM. Andre, the proprietor, is away
on trip.
Boushek Brothers traded their car
and ten head of horses for northern
land.
The Sterling Electric Company have
put on their workmen for installing
electric lights, which will soon be
completed.
The great variety of, photoplays
and war views, shown by Ludke Bros,
this trip cannot help but please ev-
erybody. Be one of the peased to
see them at the opera house Sunday,
November l..
Joseph Wurscher recently purchased
the old harware of Joe Holm.
A baby boy was. born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Kaufenberg Monday
morning.
Mr.. Henry Dittbenner and family
visited at the Pratt home Sunday.
Mr.. r. II. Eslick, of Wood Lake,
spent Sunday at the c. Christensen
home.
Mr.. Chas. Weikert and family spent
Sunday evening at the c. Christen-
sen, Jr. home.
Mr.. Alfred Wegner and family
called at the F. C. Wegner home Sun
Gay.
Mr.. w. R. Christensen and family
and Miss Eva Grouse autoed to Mar
shall Sunday.
Mrs. Halvor Rue called on Mrs
Fred Hauserman last Monday.
Boushek Brothers recently pur-
chased new Oakland touring car.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
SEAFORTH NEWS

W. ". Smith, of Sleepy Eye, was
a Seaforth visitor Friday.
The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs.
D. B. Canoe Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Chas. Davis and sons, Johnny
and Mark, were Redwood Falls Wis
itors Saturday.
Miss Frieda temple spent Satur-
day and Sunday at her home near
Wood Lake.
Tom Corners and bride returned
from their wedding trip the latter
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
Can These Things Be,

The whirlwind campaign finish, with
its equipment Of special trains, red
fire and speakers planned by Banker
Lee and his managers, is off. The
heavy cost Is the excuse given, but
the real reason is that the other can
didates on the Republican state ticket
viii not play ball. They are tired of
playing tail to Lees kite-Little> Falls
Herald.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Observation-Disclosures
FOR SALE:-Poland China Boar.
Inquire at A. S. Kenney. Phone 80. 1t
FOR SALE:-Ingeco standard oil
and gasoline engines, also pump, jacks
and feed mills. Come in and let us
show you the good qualities of these
machines. Joe Muehlbauer. 43-tf
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
CARD OF THANKS.

y
We wish to express our thanks to
all the friends and neighbors who
gave us such kind assistance during
the illness and death CT our mother,
and also for the beautiful flowers sent
us.
Mrs. Patrick McDermott, !
Frank Carman,
Harrison Bernard, ft
Herne Bernard. lLs /
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Rev. A. Schaller, Pastor.
German services next Sunday, No.
vember 1, at 1000 A. M.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27

J. Mclean, NJ. Lohrenz, and Mar
tin Freise returned Wednesday from
Diamond Lake, where they enjoyed
some good sport fishing.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27

Be sure and read the ads in The
Redwood Gazette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
Resigns as Police
 Commissioner of Nezv York

New York. April 1.-The resignation of Douglas |. Mckay as police commissions CT has been In Mayor John Purroy Mitch els hands since last Friday. This fact became known today. The commissioner desired to retire immediately if possible. but asked that he be retained not longer than April 15 at the latest
 Commissioner Mckay declined to give his reasons for resignins. IL was as- stunned at police headquarteys thH he wished to re-enter private business. His reasons were contained in his letter to the mayor, Mckay said. and the executive public. "If he does not l cannot say anything while 1 am connected with the department" said the commissioner.
 Mayor Mitchell said he has had no fault to find with Mckay, who has been com missioner about three months. Mckay wanted to quit the office sometime ago, said the mayor. but remained while there was a possibility that Col. George w. Goethals. builder of the Panama canal. would consent to become commissioner. But the state legislature killed the mayors police bills, designed to amend the city charter so that Colonel Goethals would be willing to take the post The mayor today declined to give out Me- kay's letteh or say when the resignation would take effect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
Reports of Rebel Victory

Mexico City. April That Torreon has been in possession of the rebels snce sunday. and that Villa is directing a considerable force across the country towards Monterey has been reported per- sistently. although < has no support from any tangible evidence, The gov crnment stnl professes not to have heard I from General Nelaseo, commander as t,rorreon. bur reiterates it's confidence Ill ilis ultimate success ~-,s's 1 Rebe sympathzers who profess to have news of Villas victory, explain his refusal to permit news to be sent on stra tegic basis, since it might in- terfere with his alleged campaign at Monterey
 Extra editions of the newspapers here today announce a rebel defeat and that i,to or 5000 rebels have been killed, but the information was contained in a tcle- | ram from the customs collector at l1a- gle Pass, and was said to have com. over the wire from Torreon. The War department. however, asserts that no re- port has been received in spite of the alleged availability of the wire
 Another report current here was that General Nelasco. had surrendered, and that while Villa had executed certain federal officers, Neasco life had been spared because at one time he had been
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
MISS TYLER GIVES
 UP HER POSITION
Granddaughter of President Tyler Is Oustedl From Postal Service-Wil-
 son Declined to Interfere

Courtland, Va. April Miss Hattie R, Tyler. granddaughter of President John Tyler today surrendered her position as postmistress of Courtland, which she had held for 16 years B. A. Williams. recent ly appointed by Postmaster General Burle- son, succeeded her. but was allowed to take charge of the postoffice only after the Postmaster General had telesraphed Miss Tyler that she was no longer post mistress.
 Unwilling to accept the credentials nre- sented by MT. Williams yesterdas, she had appealed by telegraph to Washing ton.
 Miss Tfler. who failed to qualify at the recent civil service examinations for the appointment here, made two appeals to President Wilson to direct that she be re- tained in office.
 She said the attendant salary was her only means of support.
 President Wilson told her he could not interfere with the operation of civil ser vice regulations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02


 Mckay was formerly first deputy com missioner He was appointed commissions CT as successor to Rhnelander Waldo It was understood at that time that the appointment was temporary There was report today that the mayors secre- tary, Arthur Woods once a deputy police commissioner, would he appointed to the post.
 The assumption at police headquarters that Mckay resigned to resume private u siness was confirmed tonight. when ipe mayor gave out the commissioner s letter and his own reply to Mckay Tha commissioners communication alluded to ths mayors efforts to get Colonel Goe- thars services and declared Mckay has continued to serve that the city's in- terests might not be jeopardized,' mean while. Now, however. Mckay wrote. "lhe discipline of the department requires the appointment of a man whom the mayor might be expected to retain and support daring the rest of his admin istration. The mayors reply contained these words in praise of his commits sioner: '"The discussion of the possible nomination of Colonel Goethals rendered to render embarrassing and difficult your position. Despite this fact. your administration has been effective, and cf the people of the city"
 Mayor Mitchell said he had not made m his mind who will be commissioner. ard any appointment would not become effective until April b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
WOTHERSPOON ID BE. NEXT CHIEF OF STAFF
 0F THE J, s. ARMY
Successor to Gen. Leonard Wood, Who Will Command Eastern Department-Ap-
 pointment Expected

Washington. April l. Major General William Wotherspoon. now assistant chief of staff of the army, has been selected to succeed Major General Leon ard Wood as chief of staff at the end cf General Woods term. April p.
 Brigadier General Hugh L. Scott com. msnding the troops at Fort Bliss. Tex Nil be assistant chief of staff
 General Wood will assume. command o' tie eastern department headquarters al Governors g. Island, N. "
 The appointment of General Wother. spoon, to. be chief of staff had bsens ex. ,edted as it. was in .aceordance with ths practice ofspromotiilg the assistant chiei Of staff to. the first place So the in. terest of the army centered. in the se- lection of an assistant chief of staff who might. in. turn succeed Wotherspoor when the latter retires, on account oI age, next November.
 A short time ago it had been about settled that the position of assistan, chief of staff should be rendered te Bligadier General Tasker H. Bliss. il command of the southern department with headquarters at Fort sam Houston Tex. Later report was current that this tender was declined by Genera Eiiss, and within the past week it ba. baE. to appear --tflat the choice woulc fai. -on General Scott. Tie latter made a favorable impression on the admins tration by the dispatch and thorough ness with which he psrs0nallv sattlef tfe recent Navajo uprising in New Mex. ito. t-isr.
 Unlike his predecessor. General Scot will become assistant- chief of staff witt the rank of brigadier general. Thert is no vacancy in the. grade of ma jor general, and to promote him to tha rank when General Wotheyspoon retires it would be necessary to jump him ovel