davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

De Lesseps Lectures the Importance of
Maritime Highways
PARIS, Oct. 26.-At the annual meeting of
the Academy, Count De Lesseps lectured on
the scientific and civilizing character of
great enterprises intended to facilitate inter-
course among nations He insisted that
maritime highways should no longer be SUBJ
jected to the vicissitude of active political
governments. Seas straits and maritime
canals must be freely open at all times. ir-
respective of all International conflict He
said the construction OF the Suez canal and
eventual construction of the Panama canal
have effected the introduction of a new prin-
ciple which IS more important even than the
execution of the works, namely, vast asso-
citation of the capital of the world, which
conduced to combine the interests of all ma
tons
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
ConkIing and Gowan.

TRENTON, Oct. 26.-In the Dinsmore trial,
to-day, a witness denied that certain letters
we're written for matchmaking purposes.
Conkling turned and made remark in a
.ow tone to a bystander.
Gowen said, excitedIy: "Put that down.
Counsel called witness a id scoundrel."
Conking retorted, mo one would repeat
a remark thus overheard except a black
guard"
Great excitement followed the scene, and
there was lively interchange of left-handed
compliments. Judge Nixon had left the
room previously, but the clerk restored
order
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
An Improved Feeling at New York.


New York, Oct. 26.-R. G. Dun Co., of
the mercantile agency, report that encour-
aging indications as to the improved condi-
ton of business are not wanting in the events
of the week. The exchanges show a marked
increase in transactions at many points, and
although they may be of more or less specu-
lative character, the belief is prevalent that
there is good deal of money-making under
existing conditions. This is especially so in
view of the low prices of produce and the
generally healthy tone observable so far as
absorption OF merchandise by the communi-
" is concerned. The money market
improved outlook for business. The ar
rivals of gold from abroad, the low
rates prevailing for iron and raw materials of
various kinds, offer tempting opportunities
for the employment of capital which is now
lying idle. The demand for merchandise is
keeping up, considering the lateneSs of the
season, and jobbers of dry goods, groceries,
hardware and boots and shoes all feel that
they have had fair seasons trade, showing
average profit, and they seem 70 rely upon
the ability of their customers to make good
their payments IN due time. The heavy de-
cline in grain during the past week has been
more than recovered, and the market closes
fairly steady at about two cents per bushel
above previous rates on wheat and with no
material change in corn. The markets for
pork and provisions are quiet and steady,
with slight fluctuations. There is nothing of
material interest in cotton. The market is
dull. and there have been no wide fluctua-
tions in values
The failures for the week in the United
States and Canada numbered 218, against 243
last week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
Granted an Extension.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26.-The Lehigh Coal
and Navigation Company has arranged with
Drexel a. Co. for an extension of its first
mortgage skies of 1884, maturing April l.
1884, for thirty years and three months, until
July 1, 1914 The amount extended is S., =
600, 600 at the rate of AZ per cent. payable
quarterly. The present rate is per cent.
BY this arrangement the company will save
SIS. 600 year. After Dec, 81 the option of
present holders will expire aud Drexel & Co.
will take those not subscribed for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
The Clifton Falls Outrage.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.


GREENcAsTLE, Oct. 26.-The paragraphs ap-
pearing in the Cincinnati papers of yester-
day, saying that officer Dunn, of that city,
had arrested a man who confessed that he
was one of the perpetrators of the Clifton
Falls outrage, receives no credence here
Though the officers have made no arrests, it
is scarcely probable that the villains will es-
cape justice Crawford is able to recognize
both men if brought face to face with them.
The condition of Mrs. Crawford is still crit
zeal, with the chances against her recovery
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
Brighton Beach Races.

New York, Oct 26.-At the Brighton
Beach races the mile race was won by Jersey
Maid Maria Lewis second Ruth third. Time,
1907.
The quarters of a mile race for three
year-olds was won by Lena; Bonairetta sec
ond. Mignon third. Time 1:201S.
The mile and one.eighth race was won by
Metropolis Little Fred. second, Brunswick
third Time, 1:59.
The mile and three-eighths race was won by
Babeock; Murmur second, Joe Cooper third.
Time, 2:29%.
The mile race was won by Orange Blossom;
Tennyson second, Harry Mann third. Time,
1:49
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
Death of the Fat Bride.

BALTIMORE, Oct 26-Mrs. David Moses,
formerly Miss Blanche Gray, of Detroit, mar
ried few weeks ago in the Bowery Museum,
New York, was found dead in bed at her
clearinghouse, this city, this morning. She
was passing her honeymoon at the Dime
Musuem OF this city, but for the past two
weeks had been much indisposed This
morning her manager called to see her on
business, and entering her room found her
dead. She was seventeen years old, and
weighed SIT pounds. The death is supposed
to have been caused by fatty degeneration
of the heart
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Oct 26.-The depot of the
Falkland & Martinsville railroad was entered
by burglars last night the safe blown open,
and near 5000 in money taken therefrom.
A store at Morgantown was also robbed last
night of considerable quantity of goods
and money by, it is supposed, the same
party, as hand-car was found near this
place this morning which had been stolen
at Morgantown during the night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 26.-Fifty operators in coal
mines in st. Clair county, ILL.,, have been in
dicted for violation of the law requiring
scales for weighing coal to be placed at each
mine.
Between sixty and seventy men lately en-
gagged in the strike in the railroad yards at
East st. Louis have been indicted and fifteen
of them arrested, some of whom gave bail
of $500. Others are now in Jail. The strik e
is formally ended, and business on all roads
centering on either side of the river is in full
operation,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
Gradstone's Contemprations.

LONDON, Oct. 26-The Law Journal under
stands that when Parliament meets Gladstone
will propose that Sir Henry James, Attorney
general, be made Speaker of the Commons,
in place of Brand. who resigns; that Solicitor
general Herscheil succeed james, and that
Horace Danev, NJ. P. for Christ Church, or
Charles Russell, NJ. p, succeed HerscheIl.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
Exports to the United States.

BERLIN, Oct. 26.-Oficial statistics show
decrease o. only one-third of per cent. in
the present years exports to the United
States from Berlin, Bremen, Breslan, Chem
nitz, Dresden, Hamburg, Leipsc and Stettn,
as compared with last year. The same sta
tistics show an increase this year of 90 per
cent. over the exports of 1881.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
BUSINESS NOTES.

Failure of w. Sones, at Elkhart, aud S
Green, at South Bend.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ELKHART Oct 26.-W. Sones, dealer in dry
goods, notions and crockery, has failed. The
assignment was made to S. Straw. Assets
about 81 500 liabilities, SO, 800.
South BEND, Oct 26.-Simon Green, clother
in this city, as failed for $11, 800 1t is
thought the assets will pay about rs per
cent. of the liabilities. Green had been in
business here about three years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
ILLINOIS.

Waynesville Stores Suffer Heavily by Depre-
dations of Burglars.
CLINTON, Oct. 26.-Yesterday morning,
about o'clock, thieves entered the stores of
d. H. Fults and J. F. Dix, at Waynesvilfe.
and succeeded in making away with a large
amount of booty, AT both places large
quantities of goods were destroyed or stolen,
and the money-drawers were broken into.
The loss is not definitely known, but is
heavy The thieves made their escape on a
hand-car
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27

Special to the indianapolis Journal
FRANKLIN, Oct. 26.-The Rev. William
Terrence, pastor of the Presby terrain church
of this city, received call from the Presby-
terrain church at Frankfort. KY, at a salary
of 81, 900 and parsonage. Mr.. Terrence has
not es yet determined whether he will ac-
cept. A strong influence is being brought
to bear to retain him in his present work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
Halpert Discharged from Custody.

SAN ANTONIO Oct. 26.-Halpert, charged
with being implicated in the $4,000 forgery
on Kidder, Peabody & Co., Boston bankers,
was discharged to-day through habeas cor
pus proceedings the prosecution being I'M
able to make out a case and the principal
witness being detained in California.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
"Cauned Peaches" for the Ohio Trade.


Cleveland Leader.
number OF liquor-deaers in Kentucky,
Maryland and other States, thinking that
the second amendment had been adopted in
the recent election, have sent letters TO indi-
viduals throughout the State offering to
furnish them liquors on the sly. From one
of these circulars we make the following ex-
tract:
have cases containing twelve large bottles,
six of fine old whisky, two each of peach and
honey, apple and cherry brandy, which will
sell AZ SIS per case, delivered free of trans
portation.
I also have these goods in four and one.half
gallon kegs, which will deliver at IS per gal
lon, freight charges paid.
These goods are of my own distiHation and
strictly pure-fOr medicinal and family use
they cannot be duplicated.
Damned Peaches" MY customers general
prefer the contents of the package should not be
known.
I guarantee these goods to give satisfaction,
or to be returned at my expense.
Soliciting your orders, am, -.
P. s. Give full shipping directions.
We omit the signature, as we have no de-
sire to advertise man who seeks to violate
the law. 1t can be seen from his circular,
however. that 1t would have been an easy
matter for tipplers to have obtained their
schnapps even if the amendment had been
adopted. We are not apprsed of how much
of this canned peach" business has already
been transacted in Cleveland, or to what ex-
tent it is now being pushed. People will do
we'll however, TO keep a sharp eye upon
neighbors receiving consignments of canned
DeacheS y
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27

HAMBURG, Oct 26.-Arrived: Servia, from
New York.
BALTIMORE, Oct 26-Arrived: Nova SEQ
tan, from Liverpool.
New YORK Oct. 26.-Arrived: Republic,
from Liverpool; State OF Pennsylvania, from
Glasgow.
QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 26-Arrived: Bothnia
and Silesa, from New York; Norsman, from
Boston; Quebec, from Montreal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
An Eye Torn Out.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
Fort WAYNE, Oct 26.-This afternoon a
large grindstone at ]. G. Peters's saw-mill
burst. A piece struck William Waldo, a
prominent contractor. full in the face, tear
ing out his left eye and crushing in his skull.
He is still alive, but the injuries are proba-
bly, fatal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27

LITTLE Rock, Oct. 26. Louis Chapman,
chief clerk in the Office of Division Freight
Agent Wadleigh, of the st, Louis & Iron
Mountain railway, was arrested and jailed
to-day, charged with embezzfing various
sums aggregating about 5000. He came here
several months ago from Louisville
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
For Violating NentraIttv Lawc

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26-Captain Kane and
Mate Thomas Pendar, of the steamer Tropic,
who were convicted of violating the neutral
ity laws, by furnishing arms and ammunition
to the insurgents of Hayti, have been sem
fenced to one years Imprisonment and to
pay fine of $500 and costs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
Too Much Money on Hand.

PANAMA, Oct 26.-Wm. Schiel, formerly
a manager in Peru, but now a
pianter on n very extensive scale.
has gone to New York. 1t IS rumorei
ehat he is on his way to Europe, commits
stoned by Igesias to effect some arrange
rnent which will enable some Of the paper
s1loney with which Peru is swamped TO be
withdrawn,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27

SAN Francisco, Oct 80 1t is stated this
evening that Claus Spreckels, proprietor of
the California Sugar Refining Company,
who holds the monopoly of the Hawaiian
sugar trade, has contracted to pur-
chase the entire crop of sugar on
the island on condition that
all shipments be made in his vessels. This
is equivalent to a monopoly of the carrying
trade both ways, as the other vessels going
there will not get return cargo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27

MINERAL RIDGE, O., Oct. 26.-Dr. A. ].
Leiich dropped lighted newspaper into a
gas we'll the depth of fifty feet. An ex-
plosion followed, fatally iujuring DR.. Leitch
and demolishing derrick, and injuring sew
eral persons standing near.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27

LONDON, Oct 26-The Irish informers
Michael Kavanagh, Joseph Smith and Joseph
Hanlon have arrived at Calcutta They
were shipped as grooms on the steamer
which took horses from Melbourne to the
former port,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
PhiladeIphia Assignments.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26.-F w. Drake, a
lumber commission merchant, has failed.
Liabilities, $40, 900; assets uncertain.
Latham & Matthews, hardware agents,
made an assignment to Samuel B. Huey
Liabilities, $25 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
At Mystic Park

Bosrov, Oct. %. At Mystic Park one heat
of the PAGERS race was taken by Bessie NJ. in
POI A rainfall put the track in such con-
dition that the remainder of the race was
postponed till TO morrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
Claims of American Citizens.

MADRID Oct. 26-Council has examined
the claims of American citizens for losses
incurred during the Cuban revolt No de-
cision has been reached vet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
Buildings Burned,

RAUB, Ind, Oct. 26.-Late last night the
dry-goods store of James Ross, the drugstore
OF DR.. Hunter, and dry-goods house of
Keefe & Ross burned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27

RocKPoRr, Ind, Oct. 26.-Francis J. Kelly,
the boy who confessed to the murder of Ar
nett on trading boat, has been sentenced
to i'm risonment for life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
Charged with Extensive Smuggling.

BosroN, Oct. 26.-Ex-Collector Beard
makes a statement to the effect that
during the administration of William A.
Simmons as collector of Boston an extensive
system of smuggling was carried on with the
knowledge of officials.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
willard Carpenter.

EVANSVILLE, Oct. 26.-Willard Carpenter
is still delirious. He has recovered 70 some
extent, the use of his right arm and leg but
it is difficult to induce him to take medicine.
He cannot speak, and it is not thought he
has imLrOYed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27

Boston, Oct. 26-Ivery Bean, builder, has
suspended Liabilities, 100000. 1t is
thought the assets are sufficient to meet the
claims
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27

Thirty wells in the Allegheny oil field has
stopped flowing. Thts probably fOTetOkens .
collapse of the New York Oil field.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
PILES.

AREVOLUTION In THEIR TREATMENT.
Dr. DEMING'S New Discovery for the cure of
PILES is a radical change from the old methods.
The first application will prove its merits. tits
au
ENGLISH REMEDY,
Discovered by DR.. DEMING willis stationed IN
the midas as army sargeon.
For sale 10y all Druggists.
a. KIEFER, General Agent for U. 8.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-27
At Chester Park.

CINCINNATI, Oct, 26.-At Chester Driving
Park. the last day, the track was heavy. The
o.22 class raea resulted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-28

COLUMBUS, MISS, November q -
Governor james ID. Porter, Nashville,
Tenn.-Dear Sir Your letter ofthe 10th
inst, with Enclosures reached me to- day,
and, as requested therein, hasten 70 re-
ply. From your statement, fully Endorsed
and supported by the statements Of Gem
erals Cheatham and Wright and ex-Govs
ernor John q. Brown, and Of whom
commanded Tennessee troops under Cen
eral Bragg, l am convinced that there
was no Tennessee organization In the
brigade Of General Alexander w. Reyn-
olds during the Mission Ridge light, or az
any other time. The evidence furnished
by you and them make 1t certain keyn-
ODDS brigade was composed OF the Fifty
fourth and Sixty-thiFd Virginia, Fifty
eighth and Sixtieth North Carolina in
fantry regiments; hence, the statement in
the note on page 496, Of the November,
1888, Of the Southern Historical Society
Papers, that "Brig. General Alexander
w. Reynolds brigade Of East Tennessee.
ans were the first TO give way and could
not be rallied" does injustice 10 the gal
liant troops from your State
The authority for the statement in the
note referred 10 is given in my letter 10
you of the 18th inst, which in justice 10 us
both should be published along with this.
It may be that General Bragg intended
TO convey the idea that Reynolds brigade
had Just been serving in East Tennessee
under Buckner, and had recently Joined
him, but l submit that his language quo
ted in mine of the 18th inst, conveys the
impression that was made use Of by me
Not wishing to do injustice or be guilty
Of a seeming wrong 70 any one, take
pleasure in authorizing you 10 make such
use Of our correspondence as will put the
question in its true light.
Yours truly, 4. Il. SYKES.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-28

No. 1919 No. Gin the ChAncery Court Of
Shelby county, Tenn.-The State Of Tennes-
see for use, etc. vS W L Butler Of al.
1T appearing from amended bill which 10
i sworn 10 In this cause that the defendant
James II Meade Is q resident 81 State q
N massachusetts,, that Francis N Yinson and
Margaret II Yinson, Aaron MeNeillt rus-
tee, Matte W Hutchinson, Charles W Hutch
inBon Walter N Haldeman and John D0nA-
hue arc residents Of the State Of kentuckyi
that Edward Urquhart Is q resident Of State
Of Arkansas; that D Waddell, trustee, u =
resident Of the State Of Missouri, and that
Rembert TreEevant and Sallie TreEevant are
residents Of the State Of Louisiana, and ell
nOn-residonts Of tho State Of Tennessee,
And II also appearing that the names and
places Of residence Of the heirs Of 6eorge A
Mccall and Of the heirs Of William II An
dreWs, and of the heirs Of Julia Andrews
and Of the heirs Of Julia Kahn are all I'M
known and cannot be ascertained after dill
Il Is therefore ordered that they all max,
their appearance herein, at the oourthou1elo
Shelby county, In Memphis, Tennessee, on q
before the first Monday In January. 1854
and plead, answer or demur to complainant
amended bill No. 6, filed November II, lss5
or the. same will be taken 10
confessed as to them and SGT for hearing 81
lishod once a week for four successive week
IN tho Public Ledger.
This 2Sth day Of Noyomber, 1888.
BLACK, Clerk and Master.
ByJ M Bradley, d. Q. h M.
JW Hampton, sol for complainant, a a,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-28

PARIS, November 2S-A decree re-
scinding the prohibition of importation
of American pork Is published in the
official gazette
LONDON, November 28.-The Paris
correspondent Of the Times persists in the
belief that the Tonquin difficulty win be
a subject of arbitration after France
proves that she has the military power to
crush China. France will accept arbi-
tration in Difference to the European
powers, and not wishing to disturb the
commerce of the world
CAIRO, November 2s.-The reported
capture of Khartoum, is unfounded'
Turkish officers of Coulergert, who were
ordered for service in Soudanr
consented toe Join the expedition under
command of Baker Pasha. The
English non commissioned officers in
Egypt, volunteered to go to the front
Much enthusiasm prevails among Thu
troops.
LONDON, November 2s-A Toxic cor
respondent has had m interview with tn
Japanese Foreign Minister who atate'
that the Japanese government was mos
anxious to open the interior of Japan t
foreign trade, stipulatinS only that fol
eigners availing themselves Of the priv
ileges granted, shall be under the juri'
diction Of the Japanese courts, This vii
involve revision Of the present treaties
and the abolition Of all foreign legal juris
diction in the open ports.
ROME, November 2s-The American
Bishops are preparing an address thank
ing the Pope for summoning them
Rome and expressing their unchangcabl
diligence to the Holy See.
BERLIN, November 2S--The Empero
at the reception Of the President an
vioe-Presidents Of the Lower House
the Prussian Diet expressed the most in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-28
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE WEDNESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER o. 1888

today | was informed by Ex-Governor
John Q. Brown that he had personal
knowledge Of the fact that Reynolds
brigade was formed Of regiments from
Moth Carolina and Virginia. My own
opinion Is that Reynolds brigade was In
no wise responsible for the disaster at
Mission Ridge; but you will understand
that my object Just now is TO ask you 70
examine the evidence furnish and to
make the correction due to Tennessee.
Very respectfully,
JAMES ID. PORTER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-28
TENNESSEEANs IN BATTLE.
A Vindication of Their Conduct at
Mission Ridge,
Geu. Bragg's Unjust ChRrge-In-
terestiDg Correspondence.
Nashrille Amarinnn. u

The following interesting correspond
ence has been handed the American for
publication;
NASHVILLE November u, lsS3.-Ma-
Tor Il. T. Sykes-Dear Sir In your
your sketch of General Bragg's cam
paigns, published in the November mum
Der Of the Southern Historical Papers, it.
is stated in note on page 496, in regard 10
the battle Of Mission Ridge, that Brig.
Gen. Alexander W. Reynolds brigade Of
East Tennesseeans were the first to give
way, and could not be rallied
/ claim some familiarity with the dis
tribution Of the troops from this State,
and am positive that there was not Il
Tennesseean in Reynolds brigade. Will
you please furnish me with your author
ity for the statement referred to- Very
respectfully, JAS d. PORTER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-28

DAVIDSON county missed golden op.
portunity to have a centennial celebra-
tion.- An old book was discovered in the
county clerks office the other day con
tanning the records Of the first county
court ever held in Davidson county, ther
of the State of North Carolina. The
court was in session two days, October 6tl
and 7lh, 1888, and the record is quite brief
still if it had not been overlooked, it woult
have formed the basis Of centennial