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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Editor The Commonwealth:
The Board of Control Of Green
wood Public Library wish to in
form the public through your
columns that the following maya
zines are at the Library for those
who wish to read them: The IN
dependent, John Martins Book,
Leslie Weekly, Life, Me Clures,
Modern Priscilla, Munsey Maya
zine, North American, Out Door
World and Recreation, Pictorial
Review, Popular Mechanics, Serb
ner, Southern Woman's Magazine,
st. Nicholas, The Theatre, Vanity
Fair, Youths Companion, Musical
Courier, The Public Library,
American Musician, Arts and Dec
Grafton, Atlantic Monthly, The
Bookman, Boys Life, Century,
Country Gentleman, The Crafts
man, Current Opinion, Fine Arts
journal, Good Housekeeping,
Harper's Bazaar, Harper's Maya
zine, House Beautiful, House and
Garden. Respt'y. submitted,
MRS. A. WELLER,
Sec. B. of c. G.. P. l..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Hon. W. S. Barry, Leflore coun-
tvs able representative in the Leg
islature, was a business visitor to
lndianola Monday, Mr.. Barry is
of the class of men who MAKE
sacrifices for the good of their
county in accepting a political Of
flee. He is practical, knows the
needs of the. people and usually
gets what he goes after. He is a
credit to his splendid county
Indianola TOCsin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

The attention of our readers is
directed TO the card of Mr.. Y. 7.
Eggleston, agent for Grown in
Mississippi" Products. He is pre-
pared to give prompt attention to
orders for ear corn, peas, mo-
~lasses, hay, oats and potatoes.
Office in Delta Bank building.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Misses Flora and Esther Reiman
entertained a number of friends
last F. ida afternoon with bridge.
The prizes at each of the four
tables were dainty pieces of hand
work and were won by Mesdames
Becker, Friermood, Saunders and
Wilson. A two-course luncheon
was served.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Second Sheets, Cotton Sample
Coupons, Trained Nurse Records,
Contract Blanks, Notes, For Rent
and For Sale Signs can be had at
reasonable prices at The Common
wealth office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Tuesday afternoon Mrs. NJ, W.
Stroud entertained with cards to
have her friends meet her house
guest. The ever popular game
of bridge was played, the prize
for the highest score being won
by Mrs. Byrne. Delightful re-
freshments were served. The
honoree was also given a prize,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Hon. W. NJ. Wilmington has
announced for the senatorial toga
from Letlore and Tallahatchie
counties. Mr.. Wilmington is a
native of South Mississippi; but
has resided at Greenwood the
past twelve years. He is one of
the ablest lawyers and most ad-
mirabIe men Of the State from any
standpoint. -BrOokhave Leader
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05
THE EMPLOYED BOYS CLUB,

The Community Y, N. c. A.,
under the leadership Of Gen,
Keesler, the president, and Mr..
R. V. Pollard the yiCe-presl-
dent, together with the splendid
cooperation Of Prof. Saunders
last Monday night, February the
first, launched an organization
known as 'Tbc Employed Boys
Club" which viii take its place
among the up]bujIding movements
of the City of Greenwood.
Mrs. T. r, Henderson, the pres
idcnt of the Central Organization
of Women'S Clubs for the State
of Mississippi superintended the
preparation Of an oyster supper
that was thoroughly enjoyed by
the eleven charter members OF
the club.
The organization is to hold its
meetings twice a week in the
new Memorial Building, the prime
object being to improve the en-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05
7 TO

By the authority invested in me as
State Bank Examiner having taken
charge Of the Peoples Bank Of Sidon,
Miss, for Liquidation, notice is hereby
given to all persons, firms OF corpora
tons having claims against the said
Bank to file same with Mr., K. 2. Par
ish, Special Agent in said Liz IidatiOn,
at his office in Greenwood, Miss, not
later than April l4th. 1915. or be for
ever barred from sharing in the Liqu;-
dalton of the Assets Of the said Bank.
S. 5. HARRIS,
State Bank Examiner, Peoples
Bank, Sidon, Miss, In Liquidation
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05
THE COMMISSION FOR
RELIEF IN BELGIUM.

New York, Jan. 20, 1915.
Rev. DR.. Jos. Rennie,
(The Citizens Of Greenwood)
Greenwood, Miss.
Dear Sir:
We take pleasure in advising you that
your shipment Of 6 bXs. clothing for the
relief of the suffering BeIgians, has
been received at our Bush Terminal
dock, South Brooklyn, N. Y, and is now
awaiting loading on u S"Batiscan'
due to arrive at this port the early part
of next month.
We wish to extend to you and the
citizens of Greenwood our many thanks
for this kind donation, and you may
rest assured that the utmost care vii,
be exercised in the distribution Of same,
Yours very truly,
r. D. McCARTER,
c. K. B.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Mrs. Monroe McClurg paid a
pretty compliment to her friend
Mrs. Wilson of Lexington, on last
Friday afternoon, when she en-
tertained in her honor, with a
bea tifully appointed auction
bridge party.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Make an engagement with Spur
rier C Owens for some new pho
tographs. Bring the babies. They
grow so fast. You can never
again have them just as they are
now. Fresh kodak films for sac.
First class finishing for amateurs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Miss Ruth Shearer entertained
the card club Of which she is a
member on "Wednesday after
noon of this week. Dainty re-
freshments were served. For
making the highest score the
prize was given to Mrs. Provine.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05
NOTICE.

The partnership heretofore ex-
isting between }. H. Smith and
Tommie Myers, general contract
ors, was dissolved by mutual con-
sent.on January lst, 1915.
J. H. SMITH.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05
FOR SALE.

A five-room cottage on West
River Front, a~rtesian well, sewer
age and water works, and out
buildings belonging to place; lot
lOOx425 feet. viii sell all or part
of lot. For terms apply to
S. r. COLEMAN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05
How To Give Qulnine To Children.

|FEBRILfSE 10 the trademark name given 70 an
improved Quinine. Itisa Tasteless Syrup, plees'
ant TO take and does not disturb the stomach
Children take II and never know 1t is Quinine.
Also especially adapted to adults who cannN
take ordinary Quinipe. Does not nauseate nof
cause nervousness nor ringing In the head. Try
II the next time you need Outline for any pur.
pose. ASH for 2.ounce original package. The
aams FEHRIIINA n hiQwn ~ bottle' q eenta
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05
Clearing Sale now on at
Betnstein's Mems Wear of
Quality.

Give lis an interview for a life
or health and accident policy, and
Get that feeling OF Security"
Tins is the man.
Delta ms, & Realty Agency
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

u Mr.. Arthur Ray, of Carrollton,
made The Commonwealth an ap-
6reciated call while here last Fri
day, returning home from his Ar
XChula plantation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

FOR SALE-Six-room residence
corner Gordon and Parkway
streets in Congress Heights. All
modern conveniences. Garage,
stable and ether necessary out
houses. Will be sold cheap, part
cash balance on easy terms. APP
ply at this office or at residence.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Call The Delta Insurance <
Realty Agency, Phone 1867,
for insurance of all kinds.
Your cotton insured any lime
at night by pho.ang US,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

New subscribers to The Com
monwealth are being enrolled
every day, which is very crafty
ing to us. This paper has the
best class of patrons of any prnt-
ing office in Mississippi, and it is
a pleasure to serve them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Hon. Eli Ethridge, of Schlater,
was a business visitor to Green
wood the first of the week. When
asked if he would be a candidate
for Tax-AsseSsor, Mr.. Ethridge
replied that he had not fully de-
cided, but would let the voters
know within the next week or two.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

y Mrs. B. L. Young entertained
/ few friends with bridge on last
afternoon Adainty lunch
Vas served at the conclusion of
he games.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05
GOSPEL MEETING.

Don't forget next Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock, Business
League room. You are cordially
invited to come and bring your
friend.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

The Commonwealth Office has
a complete line Of blank Rent,
Share, Land Lease and Wages
Contract forms, Bills of Sale,
Notes and Clinical Records for
sale.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Il The Board of Supervisors con-
pened in regular session here the
iirst of this week. Proceedings
Mill appear in The Common
wealth next week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Quite a number of prominent
citizens from all sections of Le-
fiore county were here this week
on business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

MI. N. L. Cockrell was over
from his Lake Henry plantation
last Saturday and made US an ap-
lpfeciated business call.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Furnished room for rent, to one
'or two gentlemen, at residence of
Mrs. j. L. Gillespie, 312 Lamar
Street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

MIR. W.. T. Fountain left Wednes-
day for New York to buy Spring
and Summer goods for his Big
Busy Store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Second hand Overland Touring
Car for sale, 1913 model.
1l5 Main St. Z. X. MYRlCk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Mr.. H. Y. FRASER and family
were down from their Mill Place
plantation home the first Of the
week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Mr.. j. M. West, of Schlater,
made this office a pleasant bust
ness call while here last Friday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Mesdames Chandler and Dun
das entertained the U. D. c. So
ciety Wednesday afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Jones and
Mrs. Bew came down to witness
Today last Friday night.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Mrs. Lee Stevens and charming
daughter, Miss Noble, were re-
cent Carrollton visitors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Mrs. f. M. Birdsong of near
Schlater, made this office an ap-
nreciated call while here Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

FOR RENT-8-room residence
with all modern cOnVeniences on
Depot street. Apply to Mrs. 5.
Z. Howard, 205 Johnson Street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05
piles Cured In & to ID Days

Your druggist will refund money II PAz'
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF itching
Blind. Bleeding or P rotruding Plies p to "a days
Ths fvt application gives Ease and Rest, Ss
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Our readers will be interested
in the statement about the Potash
situation in the advertisement on
another page of this issue Of The
Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Try our Plant Oysters. They are
fat and fine. Phone 1853.
FRANK GIARDINA.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05
IHF COMMONWEALTH.


Mr.. P. B. Peterson was over
frrm Blaine on business last Fri
day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

FOR SALE-Seed from early
and prolific Staple Cotton-1 3-8
staple-$l.OO per bushel.
M. B. G. J. B. DOHERTY,
Yazoo City, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

FOR RENT-Large furnished
room. Corner Henderson and
Churcl streets. $1,000. Phone
453.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

FOR RENT-Furnished room
for gentleman. No. 400 Fulton
street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

/ Blank Bills of Sale for sale at
The Commonwealth office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

Angora Kittens for sale. Phone
238 Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-05

&C e LESsEE1 e BSyz~ KfsssssMEEKHxEaEENM
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-08
BOSTON, IND.

Miss Susie Kitchel and Robert
Kitchel spent the weekend with rela-
tives at Liberty. -. Mrs. Emmett Dru.
ley and daughter Olive, and son verl,
visited at Camden, O., last week.
Mr.. Davis of Clay City. Ind, is the
guest of his sons in this vicinity.
Mrs. Evan Phenis returned home from
Cincinnati Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rife Pyle spent Friday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Colvin near
Abingdon. Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Shook of Goodwin's Corner visited
Thomas Shook and family Sunday.
Miss Mildred Hunt and Charles Dove
of Richmond, were entertained by Miss
Sada Pottenger Sunday. Miss Edith
Shelter spent Sunday with Mrs
Earnest Druley.. Oscar Glenna Of
Richmond spent the weekend in this
vicinity. Mrs. O.. NJ. Whitmir and
little daughter, are visiting relatives at
Converse. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Shumate and family entertained at
dinner Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Bolten
and sons Arthur and Samuel. Misses
Jennie Miller, Mary Catherine Bolten
and J. Eye.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-08
HAGERSIOWN COUNCIL
REGULATES PLAYING

HAGERsTOWN. Ind. Dec. s.--Rsp-
resentatiyes Of the Law and Order
League met with the city council Mon
day night at their regular meeting and
by their Influence an ordinance was
passed regulating rooms where pool
tables. billiard tables. bagatelle tables.
bowling alley, card table and other
tables on which games are played for
hire. The ordinance provided that
such rooms may be in view from the
street and no blinds, screens or OBJ
struction to the view shall be placed
to prevent 1t.
John Prftchard. who lives on a farm
two miles north of town and who
came here last march from Anderson,
where he was member Of the police
force has been employed as deputy
marshal, at salary Of 500 per month
by the Law and Order organization Of
Jefferson township. He is expected
to begin duty next Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-08

CAMPBELLsToWN. O., Dec. g.
The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs.
Quincy Flora on last Wednesday after
noon and the following elected for the
coming year: President, Mrs. Cora
Geeding; vice president, Mrs. Bertha
Larsh: secretary, Mrs. Joe Shaffer: a.
sistant secretary. Daisy Cooper; treas
urer. Mrs. virgie O'Hara: flower COM
mittee, Mrs. Emily Campbell, Mrs. Sa-
rah Gard and Mrs. Sara, e. Gard; pro-
gram committee. Mrsf Flossie Swish
er, Mrs. Otia Swisher and Mrs. Edna
Erwin; pianists, Mrs. Otia Swisher and
Mrs. Nellie Gard The next meeting
will be January at the home OF Mrs.
Joe Shaffer.. The Y. P. c. A. met
last Wednesday evening with Lowell
Culbertson. The next meeting will be
January 5 at the home Of Miss Marie
Renham at West Florence. Mrs. Ell
mer Ashman OF Dixon township, who
underwent an operation at the Reid
Memorial hospital, is getting along
very we'll. .Laverna zimmerman IS
here with her grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Burke, her mother being at
Rochester, Mimi, for an operation tor
eoitre. Ben Bulla of Richmond, Wis.
tied his mother, Mrs. Nerve Bulla. re-
Gently. Sam Benham and family,
W. c. Swisher and wife. Lee Flora ana
wife OF Richmond, spent Sunday with
William Parker and wife. Joe
Cooper and wife visited their son. FL
bert, at the Reid Memorial hospital,
Friday, and report him getting along
fine Joe Mock, Sr.. and wife, Joe
Nook wife and baby. Albert Chapel,
all Of New Hope, spent Sunday with
Ora Nook and family. Mrs. Zoe
Kramer of Richmond, spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs Ida O'Neil.. =.
The Dixon township high school bas-
ketball team, defeated the local Camp
bellstown basketball team here Friday
night by score Of % to 49,. Ever
EFT Yost, wife and daughter, Mrs. Anna
Yost, spent Sunday with r. E. Brand
enburg and family. :. Don't forget the
fourth number OF the lecture course on
this coming Friday night. by Clifton
Malloury and company. They are to
play the old English comedy, David
Garrick." The company consists OF
eight actors. -. Wroe brothers. con-
tractors Of Dayton, who have been i'm
proving the Richmond and Eaton pike,
north Of here, have discontinued haul.
ing crushed stone for the reason no
dynamite can be purchased to blast
tue STONE AZ NEW EdIls. Acy nov =
finished the road to Watts sawmill
and are cutting down the hills and
working on bridges from the sawmill
to New Westville. E. n. e. Branden.
burg and wife have purchased new
Victrola OF W. O. Gross. Prof. G.
r. Coblentz and family, Werner Scarce
and wife, Mrs. Sarah Gard and Rev.
Powers spent Sunday with Cliff Gard
and family. Frank Miller and fam
lily. Harry Fultz and family spent Sun.
day with Frank Thompson and fam
fly. Miss Opal Thompson visited
from Friday till Sunday with Mrs.
Frank Thompson. Pierce Houser
returned from Kansas City Saturday
morning and reports his brother get.
ting along very we'll. D.. Charley Coop
er and family spent Sunday with Ed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-08
LODGE CALENDAR

Richmond Council, No. IS, Jr. o. U.
A. M.-Meets Monday night at 1880.
Frank Wore. Councillor.
John E. Highley, Rec. Secretary.
Uniform Rank, Jr. o. u. A. M
Meets Tuesday night at 1880 and Sun.
day at 2:30 p. m.
Theodore Whitney, Captain.
c. Perry, Company Clerk.
Daughters of America, Pride of
Richmond Council. No. 15-Meets at
1880 Wednesday evening.
Jennette Wore, Councillor.
Rosetta Hoosier. Rec. Secretary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-08
APPOINTED ESCORTS
TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE

EATON, O., Dec. 8.-Capt. L. ]. Hap
ner and First Lieutenant Ora Over.
holser Of Company F. Third regiment,
O. N. G., have received signal honor
at the hands Of Governor Willis. The
honor lies in their appointment as
members of an escort of honor to Pres
ident Wilson upon his visit to Colun-
bus next Friday.
Announcement Of the appointment
Of these officers was made during the
National Guard convention, held this
week at the Sinton hotel, Cincinnati.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-08

son; vocal solo. Mrs. Scuddef: piano
solo. Miss Hasaman: reading. Miss Luz
ella LantS: talk Mrs. Cullen SQuier.
A luncheon was served by the host
ssses. Aesdames John Coyne. Edgar
Beeson. Charles Davis. Frank Doty
and Harry Doty.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-08

Beeson. Guests from Cambridge City
were Mesdames Charles Hagaman and
daughter, Gaynelle. Charles Kneise.
Charles Wheeler and Foster Scudder.
The program follows: Piano solo.
Miss Florence Daniel; piano duet. Mrs.
Charles Kneise and Miss Lora Bee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-08
MRS. BREEDING ELECTED
AID SOCIETY PRESIDENT

MikAsell and family near Goodintsnt.
.Messrs. King and Clark Of West
Alexandra. spent Sunday In our midst.
-. Lowell Barr Of Chicago. and Miss
Lois Niswander were visitors at the
Central school during the week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-08
STANLEY BECOMES GOVERNOR.

FRANKFORT. KY, Dec. Sin the
presence Of 10000 Kentuclians, form
or CONGRESSMAN Augustus Owsley
Stanley today took the oath Of office
as Governor Of Kentucky. He viii
serve four years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-08
DR.. DENNIS REPRESENTS
EARIHAM At CONGRESS

Dr.. David Worth Dennis. head OF the
department Of biology. has been ap-
pointed delegate from Earlham college
to the second Pan-American Scientific
Congress to be held under the auspices
OF the government Of the United States
In the city OF Washington, December
~ to January s.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-08
give VOCAL NUMBERS

MILTON, Ind, Dec. S.-The Pris.
ella club was entertained Monday aft
ernoon at the home Of Mrs. Edgar
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-14
Making Progress Backward.
Detroit Free Press.

1t was bound to come, this sugpes
ton from Seattle that governors be
abolished and state affairs be turned
over to state managers, Just as the
business of some cities is now being
turned over to city managers the
modern counterpart of the old -time
burgomaster. SO far as some of us
progressing, be it observed, that we
are travelling backwards. BY and by
we shall be urged, no doubt, to abol
ish the Congress and make the Presi.
dent a sublimated general manager;
to abolish juries and to make of every
Judge cadi to interpret law as he
wills and to deal out such Justice as
the state of his liver may dictate. And
from this pinnacle we shall shortly ar
rive at dictatorship and the abolition
| Of popular voice in governmental at
fairs Such, anyway, is the logical Sc
quence of such retrogressiye ideas a.
that originating in Seattle
Fortunately there remain in the lane
fair number of calm-minded persons
who still firmly believe in the govern
mental system devised by the fathers
of the American republic. They MAY
admit that it has its flaws, and they
may try plans for betterment. Bu
| they are not likely to follow blindly
| the blind leaders whose progress i!
really retrogressiOn and whose democ
racy is headed toward the ABYSS of alb
solutism.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-14
THE ANNUAL MUSTER.
First Infantry, " N. G., Will Be in
Camp Aug. 2 to IL.

The annual camp of instruction of
the LIST Infantry and attached Sanitary
Troops will be held on the state res
ervation adjoining Fort Ethan Allen
August I'll, both dates inclusive. The
camp will be designated as Camp Gov
ernor Gates.
The course of instruction to be fol
lowed will be prescribed by Capt. John
l.. Bond, nspector-instructor, infantry,
subject to the approval of the regi-
mental commander.
1t is expected that one company of
the 30th U. S. Infantry will partici-
pate in the camp.
The following officers and men are
authorized to proceed to the camp
August The regimental adjutant,
quartermaster, commissary, and one
battalion quartermaster; the regimen
tai sergeant major, quartermaster ser
geant, and commissary sergeant; and
| one company.
Officers and men present at the camp
will receive pay at state rates for the
| period indicated, from state funds and
federal funds allotted to the state un-
| der section 1861, Revised Statutes, as
amended. The quartermaster general
will provide for the transportation
| subsistence of enlisted men, and other
| incidental expenses of the camp, from
| state funds. An allowance of 80 cents
per day per man will be made for sub
| sistence. Funds for this purpose vii
be placed to the credit of the regimen
tai commissary, who will purchase al
necessary commissary supplies for thu
| camp. Savings on rations viii be al
lowed and paid by the commfssary t,
company commanders at the close o
the camp.
The adjutant general and such dc
partmental officers; as may be desig
mated by him viii attend the camp.
The rifle and pistol practice of tn
LIST Infantry will be conducted on III
Fort Ethan Allen range in connection
with the annual camp.
| The National Defense trophy, tn
National Rifle association medal TO
| 1915, the Brown trophy for pistol prac
tice, and 5000 in cash, are made avail
able as prizes to be awarded.