be deemed honor enough to be accounted worthy of such devoted friendship. At the close he moved that the nomination of Abraham Lincoln be declared unanimous; at the same time elevating high above him a life sized portrait of "Honest Old Abe."

The motion was first seconded by Blair, of Michigan. He said: "We give up William Henry Seward with some beating of the heart, with some quivering of the nerves, but the choice of the convention is the choice of Michigan." He was followed by Anderson of Massachusetts and Carl Schuz of Wisconsin. This closed the morning session.

The convention re-assembled at 5 o'clock and at once proceeded to vote for vice president. Hannibal Hamlin was chosen on the second ballot. It may seem somewhat remarkable that Texas should vote steadily in the morning for Seward and in the afternoon cast six votes for Sam Houston. After appointing the committee the convention adjourned sine die.

In the evening a grand ratification meeting was held in the wigwam. Pomeroy, Giddings, Yates and many others spoke. The banner of the "Young Men's Republican Club," of New York, attracted much atttention, (they brought it with them) inscribed:

"For President....

the blank to be filled, as they hoped, with the name of William H. Seward, but, instead, it bore the name of Abraham Lincoln, thus:

FOR PRESIDENT

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Thus ended the Chicago National convention. May we not congratulate ourselves on the happy results of its labors? Those results have satisfied all republicans."

Dr. Hood was never a seeker after public position, but, nevertheless, was not infrequently chosen to office. He was three times elected an alderman of the city of Litchfield and once the supervisor of North Litchfield township. He served many years as a member of the Litchfield board of education, and for much of that time was its secretary. Dr Hood was one of the first to take measures toward the establishment of a free public library in Litchfield On the currency question he advocated the single standard long before it was made a plank in any partisan platform.

In 1884 he was elected as the republican minority representative for the legislative district composed of Christian and Montgomery

counties, and was one of the memorable "One Hundred and Three" by whose votes John A. Logan was, for the last time, returned to the United States senate. His official duties in every case were discharged with the most scrupulous and careful consideration for the interests of his constituents and the people of the State. The same adherence to his convictions of duty and a close observance of the Golden Rule in his business and social relations, together with a warm fidelity to the interests of his friends, characterized his conduct in private life.

Dr. Hood was always a total abstainer from alcoholic liquors as a beverage; and, as a medicine, used and prescribed it very sparingly, and would not permit the sale of intoxicating liquors on any premises owned by him. In 1855, when a prohibitory liquor law was sub. mitted to vote in Illinois, he gave his vote and voice in its favor. In later years he entertained but little hope of the successful enforcement or prohibition by statute and favored a local option law that would give every town, city or county the opportunity to vote on the question whenever a sufficient number of voters should ask for its submission.

Dr. Hood was from childhood a regular attendant upon religious services, and after his removal to Illinois, in 1852, upon those of the Presbyterian church, to the support of which he freely contributed, but with that communion he did not unite until 1890. During his remaining years he was active in church and Sunday school work.

His death occurred in his 80th year, on Friday, Feb. 20, 1903, after an illness of but four days. Although in failing health for ten years or longer, he had been giving unremitting attention to business, and, on the day preceding the fatal attack, was apparently in more than ordinarily good health His funeral, under the direction of the Grand Army of the Republic, took place at the Litchfield Presbyterian church on the Sunday following his decease, and was very largely attended.

BERNARD STUVE, M. D.

1829-1903.

(Dr. J. F. Snyder.)

It is said of an eminent man of old that he has done things worthy to be written; that he has written things worthy to be read; and by his life has contributed to the welfare of the republic and the happiness of mankind. He on whom this transcendant eulogy can be pronounced with even partial trust is entitled to the gratitude of his race. Nowhere within the broad limits of the commonwealth of Illinois has there died a man over whom this might more truthfully be said than Dr Bernard Stuve, who for many years figured prominently in Illinois as a lawyer and author and who in his private life was distinguished by all that marks the true gentleman. It was in the little village of Vechta in the duchy of Oldenburg, Germany, that Doctor Stuve first opened his eyes to the light of day on the 10th of September, 1829. When a lad of five summers he was brought to America by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Henry Stuve. The father was a bridge builder and contractor and in the hope of enjoying better business opportunities in the new world he severed the connections that bound him to the fatherland and with his wife and children sailed for the United States. He landed at New York, but did not tarry in the east, making his way at once to the west with its great and growing opportunities. He settled first in Minster, Auglaise county, O. Two of the children of the family died in infancy, another died in early manhood and the eldest of the five children departed this life about ten years ago, leaving Bernard Stuvé the sole survivor of the family for a number of years.

In the schools of Minster, O, Doctor Stuvé acquired a thorough English education, while from his parents he received instruction in the German language. His choice of a vocation was influenced by relatives, especially an uncle, who resided in Cincinnati and was a practicing physician. This uncle induced Doctor Stuvé to take up the study of medicine and directed his reading in the elementary branches of medical science. His lecture course was pursued in Cincinnati Medical college, of which he was a graduate with the class of March, 1851. Having prepared for active practice he then located in Benton, Scott county, Mo., where he soon demonstrated his skill and ability to cope with the intricate problems that continually face the physician. He did not find the place, however, entirely to his liking and within a short time established his home in Evansville, Ind. Still his ambitions and expectations were not satisfied and Illinois became the Mecca of his hopes. He journeyed only