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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1874-12-10
PoNToToe REsPONDs.


In response 20 an invitation given by s
meeting Of taxpayers held at jackson,
Mississippi, November 18th, 1874 the
Taxpayers of Pontotoc county met in
Convention At Pontotoc on the 30th day
Of Nov. 1874, where the following pro-
ceedings where had :
Col J. L. Morphis explained the OBJ
jet of the meeting, and moved that B.
L. Gregory, Esq, act as Chairman and
Frank Souter, Secretary.-Adopted
/ Col. JEFF. Wilson and Col. r. Bolton
then addressed the meeting, showing the
burthens of taxation and The inability of
the people to bear them. They set forth
the imperative necessity of immediate
reform.
A motion of r. Bolton prevailed that
the chair appoint a committee of seven
to draft resolutions expressive of the
senses of the meeting, whereupon the
Chair appointed the following committee:
Col. JEFF Wilson, Col. r. Bolton, J D.
Sullivan, J. ID. Brown, Jehu Pitts, Silas
Haney and Frank jackson, who retired
and after deliberation, returned and pre-
scented the following resolutions, which
we're unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That we, the taxpayers of
Pontotoc county heartily approve of the
call of the State Convention of Tax-pav-
ers to be held at the city of Jackson on
the 4th day Of january next.
ID. That a reduction Of taxes is ne
cessity to prevent universal bankruptcy;
that there can be no prosperity with the
present high rate OF taxation; property
will continue to depreciate in value; our
reople will continue to leave the State in
large numbers, and none will come TO
take their places, every interest therefore
will continue to anguish and finally end
in universal ruin.
3rd That this meeting appoint fifteen
from each Supervisors
District in the county to attend the Tax
payers Convention to be held at the City
of Jackson on the 4th day of January,
1875, and that they are hereby instruc-
ted to use every effort in their power to
inaugurate 4 plan for the reduction of
taxes.
On motion, and seconded. the follow
ing delegates were appointed to attend
the State Convention:
LIST District-N. NJ. Berry, j. d. Brown,
and j. D. Dorsey.
% Dist.-W. L. Souter, VIM. Swain
and Marion Andrews.
Sd. Dist.-A. Bryant, w. L. Norman
and Frank eouter.
18th Dist. A. Mcneil, j. L. Nor
phis and DR.. Hayle.
9TH Dist. F. j. Crawford, Thos
and c. G.. Horton, on motion
Resolved, That the Secretary be re-
quested TO forward the proceedings of this
meeting to the office of the CLARION for
publication.
On motion and seconded, adjourned.
b. l.. GREGORY,
Chairman.
FRANK SoUTER, Secretary.
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The knights TemPlnr Demon Sdra-
ton i'm New Orleans.

The IA m lights Tenn lnr Demon SdTa-
ton i'm New Orleans.
The nineteenth triennial conclave of the
Grand Encampment knights Tempiar,
which convened in New Orleans last
| week, was perhaps the most interesting
| session oil that Grand Body which has been
held since It's organization in 1916. To inter
nto details would be to fill columns of oul
space. The business Of the Grand Encamp-
ment commenced ON Tuesday, and contiEn'
four days. The grand parade was on Friday
1t was the most splendid demonstration by
a secret order that we have ever witnessed.
Nearly every State was repEesenten in the
procession. The line of march was crowded
with admring spectators, and the visiting
Sir Knights were made to feel that their
welcome to the Crescent City was hearty and
sincere.
We were especially pleased with the hon
orable position assigned the Sir Knights from
Mississippi Commandery No. l, X. L. Saun-
ders, E e., and Magnolia Commandery No
2, ". A. Fairchild, E c., were in the lead
of the procession, and each made splendid
appearance. Grand Commander Slavery,
with full staff of officers, marched in the
third division, and, appeared to good adj
vantage. The Communicates from jackson
and Vicksburg had rendered their services
last May to the Grand Commander OF
Louisiana, and they wers promptly on hand
and active in their attentions to the Sir
Knights from other States. There were
nearly one hundred Sir Knights from Mis-
issippi in the process sion.
TIE prize of Il handsome silver service,
~ 81
best drilled Commandery, was awarded to
tile st. Louis Comm andery, No. 1-Generals
Beauregard, Emory and Others being the
Judges.
The next Grand Conclave will be held at
Cleveland, Ohio, in 1877. james Ii. Hop
kins, of Pittsburg, is Grand Master, and
Theo S. Parvin, of Iowa City, is Grand
Recorder
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CLOTHING AND GENTS FURNISHING
GooDs Walking along st. C.iarles street,
New Orleans, the other day, ouc attention
was arrested by the most extensive display
OF gents clothing and furnishing 20 DDS that
W have ever seen south of New York.
Ihe sign of Sproule Il McCown was over
the door. We were curious enough to
inquire as TO tbe value OF The stock then on
hani, and vas informed about one hundred
anu itity thousand dollars. The manufacto-
~ OF this house is at NJ ID Barclay street,
New York, with branches at Louisville aud
Memphis. All their goods are "euStom made ;
"e spent an hour or more examining stock
anu learning prices, and feel very free TO
E+"ommvnd the house OF Sproule & McCown,
Nos, 10 u - St Charles s.. New Orleans, t.
gentlemen wanting the best quality and
I'test st; Is Of clothing at reasonable prices.
We Mere pleased 10 meet, as "a salesman in
the house. our friend d. Il. Loacanire. who
so often visited our State Fair a. tbe rep
resen5ative OF Capt. B. T. Walshe. His
many friends Will mud him at his new
quarters.
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To Sha,se, or Not 20 shake:

Ave, that is the quest on. Is it better to
culver from head TO too5 in the paroxysms
OF fever aud ague, or t. Danish the atrocious
disease BY course OF that standard anti
iebrile remedy. Ho>ietter's Bitters. There
cannot be much doubt as TO the response of
the malaria-stricken to this inquiry
FROM evey locality on this continent whose
Inhabitants are tormented with the SILVER
ing plague comes an increasing demand for
the only genuine preventive aad eradicant
OF malaria provided by science. The deni-
zens OF fever and ague districts well known
now utterly inadequate to do more than
give brief respite are the so-called RENE
dies Of the faculty. Quimiue, arsenic, bis
muth-what are these but poisonous pallia-
tlves, which cease after a time 10 produce
any beneficial effect whatever, and If per-
Sisted in wreak irrepaFable mischief upon
The system? Everywhere they are being
abandoned by Intelligent persons, and that
genuine vegetable specific for intermittent
ana remittent disease, Hostetter's Bitters.
substituted in their place
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By the expenditure OF small amoant be-
fore the 10th of December, IN assisting the
Masonic Relief Associations OF Norfolk, Va.
% complete their Temple. you may obtain
Il fortune without being required to visit
for years. or compel your family to wait for
your death, a. would be the case ia life In
surance. The Grand Gift Concert, at
which six thousand prizes win DC distrlbu-
ted, Will be conducted by some Of the best
citizens of Norfolk. and there VIII BE-
prize in every ten tickets. The drawing
viii positively take place on the 2ath day
of December. send for tickets to Henry
V Moore, Secretary, Norfolk, Va, or an
authorized Agent of the Association.
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q Foolish and Encendiary Docu-
EneR1
From the Piiot.l
PROCLAMATION FROM GOV. AMEs.
EXECUTIVE UFFTCE.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,

From the Illot.j
PROCLAMATION FROM GOV. ASfEs.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
jackson, Miss, Dec. 4th, Is 4.
Whereas, Positive information hav-
ing been received by me that riotous and
disorderly persons have combined to-
gether with force and arms, and by
threats an intimidation have expelled
from his office the legally elected Sheriff
of Warren county, and do now resist
the execution by him of the laws Of the
State;
Whereas, said riotous and disorderly
persons have combined together with
force and arms, and made threats against
other county officials whereby said coun-
" officials were compelled tohee for their
lives and,
Whereas, The State Courts were in
full force and vigor, and competent to
punish any of such officials, if dishonest,
until said Courts were paralyzed by the
action of such unlawful assemblage; and,
Whereas, Such threats and intimida-
ton have been directed exclusively
against colored officials and,
Whereas, 1t is satisfactorily presented
TO me tnaC the ODlect OF Said TlotOus ahu
disorderly action is to deprive eolored
men of their civil and political rights be-
cause of their color and,
Whereas, 1t is provided by the Con-
stitution and laws of the Unined States,
that the protection of the laws shall not
be denied 10 any citizen because of race
or color; and
Whereas, It is the duty of the Gov
ernor of the State to use all his powers
to execute the laws. and to suppress riots
and instructions, as provided in the
State Constitution Now, therefore,
/. ADELBERT AMES, Governor of
the State of Mississippi, do hereby make
proclamation and command said riotous
and disorderly persons to dispense and
retire peaceably to their respective
abodes, and hereafter submit to the le-
gauy constituted authorities ofthe State,
and | invoke the aid and cooperation of
all good citizens to uphold the laws, and
preserve the public peace
BY the Governor.
JAS. HILL,
Secretary of State.
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Queen Elizabeth Rutfs, Just received at
srA1EkER q SONS.

FIRE LAST SUNDAY NIGHT-The
Parish bIiIding. on Capital street. West
jackson, hich has been for some time oc-
capjed by Mr. Simon as a bakery, was set
oa fire BY some of the house-burneTs who
intesl our city, last Sunday night, and was
totally destroyed. No Insurance by either
owaer or occupant. The alarm was not given
uatiI the flames were in tull Roadway.
All the fire companies were out, and after
gnat difficulty, got water out of the creek.
Gem No ;, got the first water. The Hook
aHd Ladder Com pany pulled down a small
frame building adjoining the building on
fire, apd ;nrroby prevented he spreading OF
the destroying elements The Gem Com
pa1r fouHi. on going to their engine
h"use, us.eu the sounding of the alarm, that
the eHd OF their engine pole had lie n
b-oS a ii, aud their drag-rope tied around
the wheels Seine measures should be re-
sorted to to bring these mi-creants to JUS
tjce.
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Henry CarboIic SnIre Is 50 wei

know that il is only necessary TO caution
against limitations. 1t requires a caretUl al
MIXTURE of the carbolic acid with other in
gradients to produce a salve that may be
relied upon. The genuine only guaranteed
See that it bears the signature and private
proprietary stamp of John f. Henry. Sold
by all Druggists and Dealers. JONI F
HENRY, CURRAN & Co. Projectors, Snn AL
College Place, Newrk. 70
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MARRHED.

At the residence OF the brides father, a.
Baldwin, Miss, on Wednesday. the. lIth
INST by Rev. Mr.. Thomas, Rey. J. Z.
Hooks. OF Memphis. Tenn. and Miss Lou
LowRY. daughter OF Col. Robert Lowry
Miss Lou Lowry Is sister of our friend
and townsman, Cen Robert Lowry, and ~e
acknowledge the reception OF al invita- lon
10 the weddiHg. We wish the loving and
taleated pair hong, happy and prosperous
liie.-BraIdon Republican.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY.
she sends an Able Delegation 10
the E'ax-Esayers Convention.

| From the t'reenviile Times
. :; =
The number Of citizens present being
quite large, (whte and colered both being
well represented it was moved that the
| object OF the meeting be thoroughly ex-
| planned fol the benefit Of those not tamil-
lar with the proceedings of the former
meeting.
The following gentlemen, Messrs.
Percy, \ B. johnson, Wade Hampton,
Archer, l. g. Valiant and Ferguson,
being called upon. entered into tull and
free explanation of the objects TO be ac-
complished by united action Of the
people in resisting the Tax Gather
er.
Some little opposition was manifested
in the early part OF the meeting, but upon
correct representation of the wrongs
ard the manner OF remedy, coupled with
such an honest determination on the part
of all present TO do all in their power
to overthrow the present system of
oppression all soon become Of one
mind.
On motion Messrs. Percy, Paxton,
Thomas Redd and Bolton with Messrs.
MATT. L. y OI1USOu, AiCIIcIs DOuIS6S anu
General French as alternates, were selec-
ted to 90 to jackson to attend the State
Convention of Tax Payers to meet there
on 4th January.
1t was further moved that the Secretary
Of this meeting be required to correspond
forthwith with the State Executive Com
mittee and urge upon them the ASSEMBLE
ing Of the Convention on the 21st
December, in order to have a voice
from the tax payers throughout the
State prior to the meeting Of the Legisla-
ture.
The numerical strength OF the tax
payers in harmony with The meeting was
called for and reported.
On motiou Of Col. Percy, the meeting
adjourned 70 give way Ia the Tax Payers
l. .ague, which WAS III waiting 10 60 to
business.
CHARLES /. WoRTHINGToN,
President.
CrnNE
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JAS. HILL,
Secretary of State.

We hope our Tax Payers Leagues will
not neglect to take action, ut an early
dav, with reference to that little local bill
now in the hands Of the Governor, which
authorizes the strancrIbing of the records
Of Kinds county" If that job is perpetra-
ted. it will entail an unnecessary expend-
iture from the pockets Of this county of
perhaps 10000. Kinds County Ga
zette.
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New Music. Prof. Louis Raymond
ha, favored us with piece OF new music
entitled "Wnn't YOU kiss me good night,
little darling song and chorus. Words
by j. T. Eurledge. Music by Prof. Ray
m1ad. PubljsaeI by Lee 81 Walker, Phil
adeIpaia; Bny mona &, Co, jackson Miss
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nAerwELL q C,HAMBERs.-These we'll

HARTwELL IL CHAMBERs. These we'll
known wholesale grocer, al NO. SO rchoup-
it6uIas street, New Orleans, deservedly
enjoy a very extensive trade with our State.
Parties who make purchases of this house,
whether in person or by correspondence,
cau reg uptn getting the best the
market affords, a1 the best prices. Mer-
chants, ana others who buy in large
quantities, vii. no. fiad a better house in the
Crescen5 CRY. Promptness, courtesy, and
far dealing, characterize all their transac-
tieus.
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rrenageanery Tax-Payer..

By letter from our friend Money of
the Advance, we learn that Taxpayers
League has been formedin Montgomery,
and that the people viii be represented
in theTax-payeTs State Convention
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TAX PAYING TINE EXTENDED. We
are glad 10 leanu THAI the Board of Mayer
ans Afjerm 80. az their meeting (Friday 4th
ia-f..t extended the time OF paying the city
take, until lhc 1T day Of January next.
Tax-pay egz wiii do well to remember the
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The n. Y. Tribune, speaking for the
Republicans who are tired of Radical mis-
rule, says.
There is vast floating vote of thous
ands of thoughtful men held by slight
thread of habit to the Republicans, who
viii vote for the Opposition two years
hence if their candidates and their avowed
principles are the better But the mere
name of Democracy will do nothing TO at
tract or deter them.
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e uxRnERr SPExGLER, ESQ. viii consent TO
tasor1e a Candidate for Alderman OF the North
,s-seI fvacaoev caused by death Of Capt. c. Il.
e I, he viii Be supported by
sa3ltn - MANY VOTERS.
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Attention is called 10 the CALI in another
column, of Maj John Williams, state Libra
riar, asking that books belonging TO the
library now in the hands or any and ali
persons be at once returned.
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The NOn-explosive Perxo Oil sold by VIM.
j. Brown, ST., jackson, Mississippi. makes
the cheapest, eleauest and most beautiful
light ofany oil or burning lluid in use. Ii has
stood the most severe tests without expo
sion. III
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Tax-Pnyer's league, I'd District.
Announce enG by tEie Presi-

dent al the Een2ue.
Pursuant 10 authority. have appointed
the following Committee OF Investigation.
under resolution adopted 10y the League al
its meeting on the 2Sth ult.
George l. Potter, Chairman, Charles a
Brougher, David shelton, j. z. George and
Nelson Potter. The Committee are re-
quested to be ready to make their re-
port at an adjourned meeting, which
will be held, and is hereby called, at the
City Hail at IL o'clock, Saturday, 12th inst.
at which time delegates will be appointed
TO the 4th OF January State Convention,
and other important business viii be trans
acted.
ROBERT KELLs, President.
JOHN EcHoLs, Secretary. l2t
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Further appointments for March, April
and May, will be given in due time. AT
every place Contribution will be expected
in behalf of our Dioce- an Mission.
w. NJ. GREEN.
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APp0IxrED. w Osborne has been
apPo.n-ed Governors private secretary wee
Fred Barrett removed
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,r..-ioe-o and Death notices viii be inserted
qrr fIARIox free cf charge, when not
Feeding SIX lines. Obituary notices and
e1.es.e..s If respect whether from individuals
trloa a.;oties will. in future, be charged our
q adyertising rates-S10 90 for each ten
issez Of printed matter II.
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ID. l.. STONE,
Secretary
Comments on the Presidents Mes
sage.

New YORK, Dec. S.-The World says
the message of the President is a more
creditable document both in point OF
reasoning and literary effort than it, pre-
decessor from the same source. The
President makes it clear enough that, in
his view, the three principal causes which
have led to the disaster and defeat Of his
party are prostration in business, the con-
dition of the Southern States, and the
unsuccessful experiment of reforming the
Civil Service. This is not directly stated,
but is necessarily implied in the texture
of his views on those subjects. The sum
of the message so far as it has party
bearing. is commitment of the President
to the restoration of sound currency, an
implied promise to treat the South with
leniency and justice, and TO abandon civil
service re 4orm, unless Congress supports
it by legislation. This is the programme
of President Grant for re-instating the
Republican party. The. President has
got the Spanish question into such state
that it can be famed into flame when
ever he thinks it expedient He relies
on the country to support him in war
in which the abolition ofslavery in Cuba,
and breaking the yoke Of Colonial servi-
tude will be the leading ideas
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From end after this date, j. STADE-
rat.& -ON are determined to close out
their entire stock at cost.
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Rev. ". H. Leavell will preach his
farewell sermon ~ tie Baptist church On
sunday morning next, AT the usual hour.
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j. STADEKER d son have the
largest and cheapest stock of Gent!emeu's
Goods
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Call ana see Eyrich q Cos. Christmas
pr.,pafs l. al the list OF them in another
column.
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Pars. for cost at sTADEKER's-

The weather for the past few days has
1-es clear and cold
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Carpets, a splendid line, at STADE
kERS'
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Christmas Presents

.EusG Received on.i ssIII Receiving.
A MEXICAN AND IMPORTED WHITING
~ DESKS,
VIENNA Inkstands and Fancy Good.
Photograph Albums.
Autograph Albums.
Bibles and PrayeFbo0ks.
Psalms and Hyms and Methodist IL mbooks.
Six Styles Stereoseopes.
Stereoscopic Pictures, American ard I'm
ported.
Fine Giftbooks for OLD and Young
Juvenile Books from &c TO - 90 Uer set
Walking Canes.
Gold Pens Pearl Card Cases.
Pocketbooks, Ladies Workboxes
New Lot Picture Frames ~ low prices.
Brackets and WallpOekets.
A few fine Chrcmos-
Call and See.
Respectfully.
ENRICH a. CD.
Booksellers and Stationers
dec-l0-4t.
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DIR. @. G.. CADF.

OFFERS his professional services DO do
~ public.
Special attention 70 Chroni- cases.
Once a. W. Harrington s Blo'a Drse
Store and az residence.
nOv.26-lVT.
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Committee 90 Examfme ahe State
TreasMrer's OARce.

The Governor has acceded to the re-
quest of the State Treasurer, for the ap-
pointment of a committee of citizens to
examine his office and the following
well known citizens have been designated
viz
Messrs. A Virden, Chas- A Brougher
and j. L.-Power.
The following letter from the Governor
to one of the Committee has been placed
at our disposal
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Executive OFFICE.
jackson, Miss, Dec. 3, 1874
Col. j. L. POsCer, Jackson, Mss:
SIR: As the State Treasurer, Hon.
Geo. H. Holland. has requested an inves-
tigation of his Department, because of
rumors of gross irregularities" therein, |
have decided to request a committee of
gentlemen to make such investigation.
| hope it may suit your convenience to
act as one of its members. Your knowl-
edge as q business man of all the details
and intricacies of monied transactions,
and your high character, have led me to
request your aid in making . thorough,
searching, and hope, merciless inquiry
for such inquiry Is due to the people of
the State. BY accepting for the public
good this task, you viii oblige
Yours truly,
ADELBERT AMEs.
----s-a-n 49,
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Boots and Shoes, another rush at J.
STADEKER & SONS.
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See LemIy & Sons advertisement of
Santa Klaus iu another column
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, J
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
jackson, Miss, Dec. 8, 1874

Holiday Goods. in great variety, at
J. sTADEKER q SONS.
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NOTICE!!

A IL PERSONS having books in their pos
- session belonging 80 the MISCELLAAE-
GUS or LAW DEPARTMENTS Of the STATE
LIBRARY. are respectfully requested 20 re-
turn the same, trifhouf fgrttey dsi p.
JOHN WILLIAMS,
dec i0-1la. STATE Librarian.
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Buy your Blankets and Shawls of
STADEkER.
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JAS. d. STEWART,
Chairman.

J. L. POWER, Secretary.
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john EcHoLs, Secretary.