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[ejJeiFj piaiiletkr. PUBUSHKD EVERY Wsdkuoat BT -jr. V AN SLYK B,*- KDITOU AHD PROPRIETOR,., Ice !ti Bishop's Bldd» . ---OPFOMTK PSKBT A OWIll'l ... , or suBsoaiPTiow. le Tear (fin Aavamce) #L50 •Not l'ai<] witniii Three Months... 100 lutiBcriplicmd receive'! for throo or aiz baths in the same proportion. I Inch one year I Inches one year llnchefione year,*- I(Column one yeajf V IColumn one yea®«:/t% I Column one yeaf . « ' Kates of Advertising. announce liberal rates for advertising the Plaiwubalbb, and endeavor to state |in so plainly that they will.be rftudily un- |stoo l. They are *• follow*: • >. . „ 500 . , > * * , 1 0 0 0 * . 15 00 ° » a .•* * 80 00 i-i » * 6000 *, * ^ t AM 10000 )no inch means the measurement of one Sh down the column,single column width. Tearly advertisers, at the above rates, have le privilege of changing as often as they |oose, without extra eharge. Regular advertisers (meaning those having ending cards) will be entitled to insertion [local notices at the rate of 5 cents per line Jch week. All others will be charged 10 Ints per Mne the first week, and 5 cents per le for eaoh subsequent week. Transient advertisements will be charged the rate of 10 cents pe line, (nonpareil Fpo, same as this is set In) the first Issue, and bents per line for subsequent issues. Thus, l inch advertisement will oost $ LOO for one leek, (1.50 for two weeks, ft.00 for three lOuke, and so on. •The Plaimdralbk will be liberal in giving Tutorial notices, but, as a business rule, it lul require a suitable fee from everybody leking the use of its columns for pecuniary tin. . BUSINESS CARDS. O. J. HOWARD, M. D. WYHIOIAN AND SURGEON. McHenry, III. Office at residence, one block east« Fnblio School Building. O. H. FEGERS, M, D- bttrslOiAN AND 9UROEON, XoHonry, Ills. Office at Residence. ! " • • •' • • • i TM, OSBORNE. M. J>. ' JHYSIOIAN AND SUUGEOSf. Officii It ^ ^Residence, West McHenry, 111. Call* Eroinp.ly attended to day and night. L.iverv Stable. .. E. WIGHTMAN, Proprietor. First _ class rigs with or without drivers furnished at reasonable rates. Teaming of 111 kinds done oa short notice. ?r; v •« :£ ^ J) : X§EAR THE DEPOT* | WEST MoHENRY, • ILL, Keeps open for the accommodation of the I Public a Klrst-Olass [Saloon and Restaurant, I Where he will at all times keep the beat uulfl of Wines, Liquors and Cigars be found la the maripi. BUSINESS CARDS. Also Agent For fhaivz falKh (Milwaukee Lager Bin. i Beer In Large or Small Kegs or Bottles al- ways on hand, cheaper than any other, quail- I «jy considered. ttriivi by mall promptly attended to. OOOD STABLING FOR±HORaX\ •«arCifil and^ee as. Robert Sohk West HcHenry, 111. Arlington's iiLOOH AND RESTAURANT. MoHENRY, ILLINOIf^ * H. V. BItEPABD. F. L. PHKMU. 8HEPARD A SHEPARD, ATTORNKYb AT LAW. Suite S», North-em Office Building, 36 LaSall* street Chicago, 111. 45-ly KNIGHT &' BROWN, TTORNKYS AT LAW. TT. s. Expression.** l Balldlng, 87 and 89 Washington St. CHICAGO, ILL. JOSLYN A CASEY. Attorneys at law, Woodstock 111. All business will receive prompt atten­ tion. S a P. BARNES, TTOBNEY, Solicitor, and Ooanaolor, L Collections a specialty. WOODSTOCK, 1IXINOTS. V. S^ LUMLEY. ATTORNEY AT LAW, and Sotleitor I c\- Ckaacerv, _ „ WOODSTOCK, ILL. < Office in Park House, first floor,-- «V,* A. M. CHURCH, Watohmaker and Jeweler NO. One Hundred Twenty-Five State St Ohv cago. 111. Special attention given tore pairing Fine watches and Chronometers. ^A Full Assortment of Goods in his line Unitei States far Claim Am --or--- WM. H- COWLIN, Woodstook - - Illinois. Prosecutes all classss and kinds of claims against the United States tor ex-Soldlsrs, their Widows, Dependent Relatives or Heirs. A specialty is made in prosecuting old and rejected claims. All communications promptly answered If Postage Stamps are enolosed for reply. WM, H. COWLIti Office at Resldenoe, Madison St., Woodstoca, Illinois. Attention Horsemen! McHenry, III., April 1st, 1838, I would respectfully invite the Public to call and examine mj stock of Horses before making arrangements elsewhere. No bust, ness dene on Sunday. _ N. S. COLBY M'BBMBT ILL A tir&t-clcu* Home. Ih&Boyt AU Stop Ther*. the Culver House. RICHMOND; ILL. Good Livery, Good^Samplo Room. FREE BUS TO AND FROM ALL TRAINS FOR PATRONS OF THE HOUSE- I run a line of carriages to Twin I.aires from Kltehmond, three-fourths ofaraUei.earer than any other road, and more level and pleasant by far. If you in tend going to Twin Lakes, stop at Richmond and inquire for CULVER'S BUS. It i» always there, rain or shine, uound trip nricesas usuau C. N. CULVER, Prop. MEN WANTED. To represent our well-known nursery m this county, for town and country trade. Good pay weekly. A steady position with a nur­ sery of over thirty years' standing, and a known responsibility. We warn good, lively workers, and will j»ay well. Good references required. Apply quick, stating age. OH ASK BktOTilERS COMPANY, 87-mS Chicago ill. Fine Kentucky Li French Bitters, . McHsaiy Lager Beer,. \> . • • €•; •. ' • i- * --AND-- J. ScUitz Milvaiitee Bottle Beer, In any 'quantity fronj^ ^ ;Snit* Glass t© 1C0 barrels, j 4 4T WHOLESALE oa RETAIL Beer in bottles, ke^ or^aseae heap as the cheapest." -V- We buy none but the best]and «o)l at Reasonable Prices. Call and see me and I will use foa well. ANTONY ENGLEN. ,111.. 1888. The Police Gazette, Is the "nly illustrate'l paper In the world containing all the latest sensational and sporting news. No Salo.-n Keeper, Barber, Club Room can afford to be without it. It ways makes friends wherever tt goes. Mailed to any address in the United States securely wrapped; 13 weeks for (l. KICHA&D I. rCX «-ka*kl» Squabs, New York ATTENTION! Farmers and Dairymen. It will pay those looking for % CHOICE COWS Fresh mtlkers or springers, to call at »y premises before purchasing. I can furnish suoh by the car-load or single cow. PORTBB H. WOLFRUM, CHBMimO. Farm about tour miles northwest of Harvard, Illinois. JOHN P. SMITH, Watohmaker 4c Jeweler, RfteHENRY. ILLINOIS. A FINE stock of Clocks, Watches and Jew elry always on hand. Special attention given to jcpalrii)g line watohes. Give me JOBff P- SMITH. l A pamphlet of information and ab­ stract ot the lawa,8iiowin« Ilow to/ ' ^Obtain Putents, Caveats. Trade^ .Marks, CopyriRhts, sent Jru./ ^ Add rets munn & co. -361 Broadway. Hew York. r,J.l«rbla«. t >' -f J-BkWmi BARBIAN BROS. Wholesale and Retail DBALSB4 IW FINE CIGARS, UeHENRY ILLINOIS, Having leased the brick building one door South of the post office, we have opened a Mtftii store, where, at all time# can M tound fin© cigara of our own manufacture* together with smoking and chewing tobaceo of the beet brands. . Pipes & Specialty. We have a very large assortment and| soffe very,handsome patterns. AHD see us. BAKNAV - 'i&L SALESMEN! tTTTiA'CTf'KAnrLiKa WA eood channel Won't nii*s it! Ton nee<i no capital to represent a relial)le firm that warrants Nursery Stock first class and true to name, Work all the year and good pav weekly to energetic nun. Ap­ ply quick, statins age; L. L. MAY A CO. St. PauU Minn. Nurserymen, FH*t»ts amt Seedsmen. (Tliix house is responsible) Quintette Orchestra, McHENRY, ILL, Are preparedi to fnrulsh First dlMe Mu»ic to tho Dancing Public at Reasonable Rates. J, Smith, 1st Violin. Robt. Madden. Clarionet, C, Curtis, Comet. L, Owen, Trombone. K, In galls, Basso and Prompter, Address all communications to Jerry Smith, McHenry. OALESMEIU 0 WANTED. 11 Traveling and local, to sell our choice Nur­ sery Stock. Fast,-selling specialties in htrdy fruits, etc. -ipiendid Out lit Free. Steady employment guaranteed. Tour pay weekly Write for terms. <|«rman!«i l̂lur**ry Op, Rochester, N. T. C. H, ALBBECHT, DENTIST. AL L HKW and APPROVED Dental Oper-attona periormedat Reasonable Prices. Crown and Bridge Work, And the preservation of the natural teeth a specialty. Gas and ether given for painless extraction. All work warranted. Office over Evanson A Co.'s store. . West McHenry,.1.11.^ I)etj4 J?4 '*'*• ' ' "** J' • / "*'} ?! ' '!•/'. 'vv ' -- -- Bay Colt ; 15 3-4 hands high Foaled May 11,1888. WEIGHT, I I50 POUNDS, SIRE, ALROY 5715, Tl»e aim of Al mid 2:28K* {a rear* ,<2.28^; Allspice, 2:2»X;Al*»ppa, 2:40; Alalaa, ?2:41,V, and other good ones, 1st dam, ANTHEM, the dun of Choral, one of Waters' finest brood mares. Anthem, t>y Onyler 100, sire of Elviaa 2:18^, Chanter, 2:20Edwin C, 2:2W, Day I»ream, 2:21X, also sire of dams ot Patron, 2:14X and others. 2nd dam, AUGUSTA, dam of Chan'.er 2-20% Shallcroas, trial, 2 23 [half in 1:10]; Augusta, An»he«i and others. Augusta by Rvsdybe's BellfoBnder, sire of the dam of Kingsloy, 2:26H'( son of Ilambletoninn 10 [sire of Dexter 2:17k, Nettle 2:18, Orange 3irl 2:20, and 88 others in the 2:S0 list, a ad grandsire of 826 performers]. ACCIDENTAL will make the season at my stables in the village of Richmond, at t35 to Insure. Season begins Feb. 1st. see him before breeding your mares. Oall and C, H. HECK; *N»BRBBDEBS OF MOEGAN -k HORSES! Embracing the celebrated Gen- al Gifford. Green Mountain and Morrill blood. STOCK FOR 8A|£. Stallions and Fillies, ^fnd for pedigrees. Essex and Registered Poland China Choice MERINO SHEEP MAMMOTH Bronze Turkeys, HIGH GEADE JERSEY CATTLE. For sale. Come and inspect stock, or address / J. R. f aylor A Sons, W'rt MnHenrv. Ill,, HOTEL WOODSTOCK. SITUATED OPPOSITE The Mineral Spring. W, H. ROTNOUR, • Prop. THE BEST Of SAMPLE ROOMS , IN CONNECTION. WOODSTOCK, ILL. SHORT HORN BULLS SIMON STOP) --AGENT FOE . Pheaix, ef Brooklyn, I. Y. Capital, 5,008,91 <5. Rockford, of Rockford, III Capital, 802,444 National, of HarliorJ, ta. Capital, $2»62a^ a placed on long time, a live stock lgrains! loss Insurance carefully «iul safe] all clapseg of property aprainst " and tornado, either tor cash or without intoresk Fire jtolicles covt'r ssnie in building or on tai or ilamaue by lire or liglitoinf Jinit against lightning anywhere. Hay, straff stalks and lodder ars covered bv one polii _ or stacks on farm. Grain, seeds sre covered under ore sum in farm. Ineurvn^e transferred tt ties free ofcarge. Gasoline or< steam thresher permits grants free of charge. Household got description. includiBK coal, w< In build in a mill fe ing or on Other locali. Btove and In oolicles Is. of everj 7 and provi­ sion* a'U covsied under one UW. Completa recor<ls kept of all policies, con4ikionB,astign ueata aud transfers made. Oftll for list of OV«r 700 policy holders in above companies. Simon fetoliol. West HflHurr, Illiuris. i|. L SHORTHAND n ;. You caa farn |75 par month, as § shorthand writer L.«§rn at homo. Employment Guaranteed Aa soon as you thoroughly complete the •tndy. Do not delay the lU'Rer, but write at once. It will pay you. For full particu­ lars, address. 8TBNOG RAfH IO INfiTlTrT*, S6w7 ANN ARBOK, XIOH. HOWARD STS7ENS, DEALKB Of Bella, Makes a specialty of Door Bell*, Window and Door Connections anda'l kiul * of Uur^laT Alarms. Satisfaction Guaranteed, Call on or address HOWARD S$EVENS. West McHenry, Illinois. § WM. STOFF&L, --Agvul for-- FIRt, - LIGHTNING, And Accidental Iararanco. Also Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Alabama, lad California Lauds. Gall on or address WM. STOFFEL, McHenry, 111: PENSIONS! The Disability Bill is • Law. Soldiers Disabled Since the War !are Entitled* Dependent widows and parents n>w de­ pendent whose sons died from tbe effects of army services are Irc'uded If vou wish your claim speedily and successfully prose' cuted, address JAMES TANNER. W ASHINGTON D. C. Late Commissioner of Pensions. 43 G. S. CUETIS & SON, Crainer, Paper Hangers, Kalsomirers, Decorators. McHENRY, ILLINOIS* All work promptly done and sat'sfaetion guaranteed. Country work a specialty. Call ou or address C. 8. Curtis Jt Son. McHKNR Y. ILLINOIS. CEDAR im STOCK FARI, HEBRON, ILL. i f Phillips & Kichardson, BREEDERS OF High Grade Jersey Cattle, (REGISTERED POLAND CHINA HOG3, And Pure Bred Poultry. Silver Laced Wyandottes, Light Bmmas, Pljrf mouth Rocks, S. O. White aod S, O. Brown i-fghorns, Patrtdge Cochins, and other Varieties. Mammoth Bronze and White Holland Tt rkevs. Pekln Ducks and White Guineas. We have a lew high Grade Jersey Oattle tor •ale. from choice selected stock. Our Poland China Hottsare of the best and choicest strains. We have some very choice spring Pigs for sale at very ressonable prices. An inspection of them is Invited, or write us your wants and we will quote you prices. All pigs eligible to any register. Poultry for sile ut 'ensonable prices. E*gs during season. We have some very ehoiee Poultry of all kinds »t Fall pricea. All orders for Pigs, Birds or Eggs receive prompt attention. Our stock has been carefully selected and is strictly pure, and we Guarantee It «s such. Our customers may rest issured that we shall ship only such stock as will reflect credit upon ourselves an I them also. Correspond­ ence cheerfully and promptly attended to and respectfully solicited. Visitors welcome any day but Sunday, and we extend an Invl- tation to all to call and see our stock. Hoping to receive a share of your patronage, and aaaurlngour friends that we will labor to please you, we await your favors, Tfourg Respectfully. PfHLLIPS & RICHARDSON. September, 1890. Son* Mtil. hrlMMtatttamwdtrt work for m, by Am F*B«, Artln, **Vxa». and Jno. Honn, Toledo, Ohio, ec cut. Others ore rloiogaK well. Whjr jot you? Some earn over #600.4H> a month. You run do the work and live in! home, wherever you art-. Eveu be­ ginners arc Kivilv earning from to 180 a day. AH apV*. We show vou how and start you. Can work in *paretime or all the rime. liitr money for work- t-itJ, Failure unknown amongr them. NKW and wonderful. Particulars fres. U. Hullett Jb Co-.Boi HBO Portland,Main* Save $35,50 SVo California. Pw^ale at Living Pric^ by the under­ signed. Call on or address FRANK COLE, 8PB1NO QBOVB, 11X, Efaf Qrore, I)L, Mot. «, MW, - " • * " ' • v ̂ "* < k \ • J. C. JIJOSON & CO.'S personally conducted J3all- forniii Kxtui^sioiiB in broad Pullman Tourist Siewpinp Ckfs, via Denver <t Uio (iriinde R. R., (the fcenic line the world) leave ClncatfG viaCblcairo fc Alton B. H. 13:00 noon Saturday of ever* W€«k, each excursion in charge of an eflioientar\a if8DtlO* manlyexcursion manager. Pu 11 id a n tou ri st sleeping Cars through from Boston andChica®otoSani BTig Cisco and Los Angeles. For ISSSLT5S 2^v> ^berths, etc., call on or address* J« C. JuDSOIi® vO» V& Clark Street, Chicago. SOLDOBS' DIPABIMMT. Edited by WM. H. COWLIN, WOODSTOCK, JLU-- "7b oar« for Mm vlko hot bomt the battle, and for hi* Widow and Orphan --LtHOOUr. "FYiendthip, iCAartfy. Loy­ alty-- Worthy <um of Patriot FUthert" C. A. R. Directory. •*BmT KMT KO. 618. Moots tho rim Thursday •mlB| of 6Mk moBth, L. I. BSHXBTT, Ooa. •i-'^'.'vwooaatooa VOST. iro 108. and Iklrd Monday otoi1s|s of eaoh wnlh. A. a. WBTQHT, COM. armroa ion, no m. Moots the teeond aod fourth Taaadar •vealaga of eacb month P. K. Cox, Ooa. BABTABD rOST, >0 9fi&. Moota tho seeona aaa toartn Mowtiy un la«s ot (Mh month. B. N. Austin, Osnu MAaaaoo Post, Ho. MM, Moot* ovory Bwwd aid Foarth Friday •venlas* of eaoh month B. B. Mows, Com. waoooHDA tost, ho. sea. Pott moota ovorr aooond and foarth Bstar- day svsalag la A, ft. 11*11, Main St. AL. Pmiom.Ooa. Along ths lUrmiah Lias. Jane 10 was. Confederate Memorial Day. Massachusetts has a division of Daugh­ ters of Veteran*. A Veterans' reunion Hill be held at Palestine September 9,10, and 11. The general orders of the Illinois De­ partment of the G. A. R. arc now printed with a colored lithograph heading. The ninth annual encampment of the Massachusetts division Sons of Veterans was lield at Lowell, Mass., June 3 and 4. The ex-Confederates unveiled a soldiers' monument at Fredericksburg June 10. The monument was erected by the Ladies' Memorial Association. The eighth annual encampment of the Kansas division Sons of Veterans was re­ cently held at Hutchinson, Kan. This division made a gain of 4,000 members during the past year. The brOnm statue of Qea. Georg* J Stannard, ofVermont, who died in Wash ington in 1886, is to l^e unveiled at Burfiogton, Vt., June 20, Col. G. G Benedict making the address. At the head of the G. A. R. Post in Brooklyn's Memorial Day parade was a small, dirty and well-known flag. It floated at the masthead of the revenue cutter Harriet Lane in 1801, and was the flag that was endangered when the cutter's commander, telegraphing Secre­ tary Dix, of New York, received this fa­ mous answer: "If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot." The flag is owned by the Dix family. Gen. Belknap's grave in Arlington-was literally covered with flowers on Memo­ rial Day. Among these beautiful tokens of remembrance of the dead General was one from some of the members of Crocker's Iowa Brigade, which General Belknap commanded from July, 1864, until the close of the war. Attached to the flowers was the following beautiful sentiment: Theae flowers, atrowa by lovlnt haw!*. The lummer sun will bdt, Unlike the deathless wreath yon won With your Iowa Brigade, "Gen. N. P. Banks has spent a goodly portion of his 75 years of life in the ser­ vice of his country, having been in some public office since he was a very young man, either in a County, State or National office. Old age has come upon him with no provision but the pension of $1 ,200 which was granted by the last Congress. To relieve the General from any pecuniary anxieties, and make him comfortable in his declining years, a fund of $20,000 has been proposed and sub­ scribed. Many of the contributions are from old soldiers and comrades of the General in the army. The letters which have accompanied these contributions are in some cases very pathetic. It is not intended to make an outright gift of the money, but the General and his wife are to have the interest from it as long as they live and then the principal is to be returned to the contributors. He will probably^liever again hold public office. Mrs. Elizabeth T. Harrison, widow of Lieut.-Col. Archibald I. Harrison, 27th Indiana, a brother of the President, was allowed a pension a few weeks ago, the amount being considerable, as the application has been on file for a number of years. It was claimed that this case had been disallowed by former adminis­ trations, and that only because the ap­ plicant was l he President's brother's wife was it now passed upon successfully. Commissioner Baum states that the claim for pension was upon declaration that Col. Harrison's death resulted from consumption contracted in the army, and was placed on file during President Arthur's administration, and though it was backed by many prominent people, including President Harrison, the claim was not allowed until now, because the chain of evidence was not completed until quite recently. • Gen. Baum produces a letter from Gen. Black to sustain hia aa- sertiou. Thus is another lie nailed. General Information for tho Benefit of Tbosa Interested. The fact that a soldier in the Confeder­ ate army prior to enlistment and service in the 1 nited States army does not im­ pair your pensionable status under the act of June 27, 1890, nor under any other act. A power of attorney is treated as valid alter the death of the claimant, in order that the attorney may receive compensa­ tion for his service from the accrued pen­ sion. The fee agreements executed by the soldier also hold good, and it is not necessary to file another set from the widow in completing the soldier's claim. Drafted men enrolled to serve three years, or men enlisted for three years as substitutes for drafted men, were allowed by act of March 3, 1863, f 100 bounty if they served two years or more, or were discharged by reason of wounds received in line of duty before two years' service. Those who were enrolled to serve lees than three years are not entitled. Section 4718 expressly states with ref­ erence to accrued itensions that "if no widow or child survive, no payment of the accrued pension shall be made or al­ lowed, except so much as may be neces­ sary to reimburse the person who bore tin expense of the last sickness and burial of the decedent, in cases where he did not leave sufficient assets to meet such expenses." Stepmothers are not entitled to the pension that has accrued to the father of the soldier up to his death. The money that has accrued can only bo paid to those who actually bore the expense of the claimant's last illness and funeral. Attorneys are not recognized in this class of claims, and consequently no fee can be paid, nor will the fee be secured for prosecuting the original claim. Any one not serving less than ninety days in the army or navy during the late rebellion, who was honorably discharged and has remained loyal to the Govern­ ment, may enter under the provisions of the homestead law 160 acres of the pub­ lic land. The time of the soldier's or sailor's service will be deducted from tbe period of five years Vhich the settler must reside on his homestead to perfect title. In case of the soldier's or sailor's death, bis widow, if not remarried, can settle. If she has remarried or died, then the minor children. If the person died during the time of his enlistment the widow or minor children shall be credited with the whole term of his enlistment. Veterans in Kansas have organized a new order, called the Veterans' Union, which. Jias been incorporated by the State. M. M. Forward is Grand Commander, and C. W. Searing, of Quepemo is Grand Adjutant. Its objects are stated to be : To form a more perfect political, finan­ cial and social union of it« members, and to bind in fraternity, equ+lity, and secur­ ity all ex-soldiers and sailors of the war for the Union, their wives, sons and daughters; their loyal brothers, sons-in- law, daughters-in-law and their posterity who have arrived at the age of 16 years, and who desire to work in the interest of the Federal soldier and for the perpetuity and prosperity of the State and nation. It is not intended to supplant any other order, nor to deBtro.v any political party. Work of tin Pention Oflton. During tho week ending June 18, 1891, 4,648 claims were received, of which 252 were original invalid; 337 widows; 3 war of 1812; 3 bounty land; 16 navy; 27 old war; 0 on account of Mexican service, 157 accrued pension and 1,476 applications for increase. Number of re­ jected claims reopened 270; act of March 4, 1890, .--. Act of June 37, 1890, 2,008 original, 369 widows. The names and postoffice addresses of 1,381 officers and comrades were furnished for the use of claimants. Total claims received under act June 27,1890, 635,064. Claims disposed of to date under said act, --. There were 111,703 pieces of mail mat­ ter received; 99,986 letters and' blanks sent out. The number of cases detailed to special examiners was 280; 342 reports and cases from special examiners; cases on hand for special examination, 3,526. Report of certificates insned: Original, •1,311; of which --- were under act of June 27, 1890; increase, 1,552; accrued, 117; reissue, 173; restoration, 42; dupli­ cate --; act of March 4,1890,' 9; total, 5,204. Total number of claims pending, 1,101,349. The Old Flag DM It. Shiloh and other great battles of the civil war have furnished material for much heated discussion on the part of the general officers who participated in them, involving questions of generalship, obedience of orders, surprise and respon­ sibility for defeat. Many minor engagements, about which no controversy can arise, and which do not form a part of the written history of the great conflict, are quite as interest­ ing. Perhaps one of the most complete surprises of the war to any considerable body of troops overtook Kilpatrick's cavalry during Sherman's march into North Carolina in 1865. Kilpatrick had encamped for the night some miles from Fayettevjlle, and had selected a large plantation house as his headquarters. The usual pickets had been distributed and the men had thrown themselves up­ on their rubber blankets with every promise of a night's rest, bat before the earliest dawn the Confederate cavalry Gen. Wade Hampton, succeeded in de­ ceiving and capturing the pickets on one of the highways leading into camp and then charged into the very midst of th« Unionists without the discharge of & single gun of warning. The sleep of Kil­ patrick's men was broken by an indis­ criminate fire upon them as they layl scattered over the ground. Their own artillery was being taken and turned up­ on them at short range. The prisoners held by them were liberated, and they joined in the attack. The Union men were demoralized, pan­ ic stricken, without organization and without a leader. For a time it was every fellow for himself. Pretty soon, however, "Kil," aa the boys called this General, appeared on the scene, having narrowly escaped in uit» dress uniform. His presence always in­ spired his men, and the rallying process began. It was doubtful, up-hill work lor a time, the men being intent only on in­ dividual escape. At a critical moment in the encounter the division colors were seen to move about in the disorganised mass of demoralized men, and the ques­ tion was then settled. Order came out of chaos. A formidable line quickly formed and it was seen to advance cautiously at first , but soon with a sweep and hearty yell that reassured every Union heart. Hampton was forced to withdraw, leaving the captured artillery behind him. The story of how the division col­ ors escaped did not reach the men for some days, when this fact leaked out, that a woman attached to headquarters had torn them from their staff and con­ cealing them under her skirts had escaped almost simultaneously with the General and through her had found their way back among the bewildered soldiers, and just in time to play a most important part in the then doubtful conflict. Months later, when Generals Sherman and Johnston were negotiating for peace or surrender, Kilpatrick and Hampton met and Hampton cried: "Hello, 'Kil,' I believe the last time I had the pleasure of seeing you was at Fayetteville. Shall I apologise for aroM» ing you so early ? " "Oh, no," Kilpatrick answered. "I guess I taught you better them to knock again before entering a gentleman'# sleeping apartments." The following extracts from General Orders No. 24, National Headquarters G. A. It., will be of interest to 'comrades: 1. The Twenty-fifth National Encandfp- ment of this order will convene at De­ troit, Mich., Wednesday, Aug. 5th, 1891, and will be preceded by the usual parade on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the formation of which will be in ̂ accordance with the standing rules of the National Encamp­ ment. Each department will constitute a division under command of the depart­ ment commander or ranking officer pres­ ent. Department commanders will, on or before July 1, report to these head­ quarters the number of comrades they expect to have in line for the parade. Full details will be given in future ders, but the attention of comrades is called to the fact that all intending to be present should atonce make suitable and seasonable arrangements for their quar­ ters, etc., for this occasion. The com­ mander-in-chief is assured that all will be provided for, if comrades apply, giving reasonable notice of their wishes in this respect. Comrade James T. Sterling, A. D. C., is Secretary of the committee on accommo­ dations. and may be addressed at No. 55 West Fort street, Detroit, Mich., by any wishing quarters, whether for ind>- viduals or organization. The commander-in-chief suggests that speedy application be made so as to avoid possible disappointment which may ensue if delayed to a time near the date named above, after all desirable lo­ cations are secured. 2. The following named comrades are hereby appointed aides-de-camp upon the staff of the Commander-in-chief, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. They will report by mail to the Adjutant General in accordance with instructions they will receive through their r««pe^tip|< department headquarters: v . * Alabama--Alfred Zimtner, Mobile. M-:- Connecticut--A. F. Hall, Meriden. Michigan--Geo. H. Keating, Iiay City; Henry King, Henderson; Geo. Uobison, Owosso; W. S. Bradley, South Haven; Lyman H. Essex, Sheridan: Daniel Sh0- han, Niles. Ohio--B. M. Lindsey, Steubenville. . " V V ? £ . . ff 1 ' ' .-JH " :4 - X j -3 I w •M' S*w Bates via C. A N. W Y*. On July 3 and 4 the Chicago Jfc ??orth-; Western Railway Co. will sell round trip tickets between all stations on its linos at very low rates; tickets good for return passage until and including July 6. For tickets and further information apply to agents C.& N. W. R'y. 49w 3 We have for sale the celebrated Abbott Buggies and will say that we can please you in style, finish and quality in any- thiug you might want in the buggy lines. Call in and learn prices. It" you axe look-' ing for a full leather top buggy we atra sure to please you in quality and pri<M* B. Bisuovv,i7 .. ;• iH&lf Kates to Kilwaukee. •mM. the North-Western Saengerfeaifc, 1 which will be held at Milwaukee, WiA., < July 8th to 12th, the Chicago & North- ^ ̂ Western Railway Co. will sell excursion v- tickets to Milwaukee and return at half rates--one fare for the round trip. For ' ^ 4 rates, dates ot sale, limits of tickets, eto* * apply to agents C.4N.W.Sj. 7 * i 49w± w • 14 Meeting of National Educational Jtltili- * ^ eiation, at Toronto, July 14 to 17,1*1. For the above occasion the Chicago 4 North-Western Railway l"o. will, frow ; July 8 to 13, iuelusive, sell excursion ^ tickets to Toronto and return at tha very low rate of one fave for the round trip with f2.00 added for membership itt js the Association. For tickets and l»rtMr ri information apply to agente C. *>1 w* * ">• ^ 1 No side jerks with the Sultan ou tOUgfc * ; roads. At Bishop's warehouse. * ,4 • •v a' .'Mi > : V . • . ' ' A . "* $ I J* ' ^ "* ^ -i