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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
The Newberry Neavs has annouuc

The Newberry Nea0s has announc
ed that it will cease publication as
separate and distinct paper. and vii
be merged into the Herald, which
will be much improved aud bear the
name of the Herald Ne,es. The NeaOs
has been ably edited by Messrs. R
H. Greneker and E. Fl. Arll. Mr.
Greneker is the kinsman of the pro.
prietor Of the Herald, whose son
lately the editor OF the Herald. has
just died. The consolidation is there
lore appropriate. Ne1berry will now
have two strong papers. The editors
of the NeaUS will doubtless direct the
consolidated paper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
denomination ofSolicitor Bonhan,

As.we. write-at noon on Tuesday
Ethsfcounkes Of Kersbaw, Ricbland,
Lexington and Edgefeld, by their
representativesin Columbia assembled
are by acclamation nominating R. G.
Borham. Esa.. Of Edge6eld, for re-
election to thee Office of Solicitor of
the 5;h Judicial Circuit ofsSouth b
Carolina. This is manifestation of
con6dencein the character and ability
of our brilliant townsm an which he
fully deserves. His fret four years
in this important judicial position
vindicate the wisdom Of keeping him
In it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
For County Commissioners

The friends of MARK CROUCH, Esq,
present his name for County Commits
sioner of Edgefeld, and pledge him to
abide the result of tho primaries.
The friends of Maj. LEVI LYBRAND
respectfully present his name for the Of
flee of County Commissioner.
MANY FRIENDS.
The friends of Captain HENRY b.
GALLMAN. nominate him as candi-
date for County Commissioner of Edge
field County, subject to the nomination
of the Democratic party.
The friends of J. G. H. RAUCH re-
spectfully present his name for County
Commissioner of Edgefeld at the ensu-
ing general election, pledging him to
abide the result of the primary election,
and to support the nominees of the DEM
ocratic party.
The friends of Col. S. G. STROM re-
spectfully present his namo for County
Commissioner, and pledge him to abide
the result of the primaries.
May @. FRIENDS.
MANY friends of TILLMAN HAIR
LING present him to the Democratic
voters of Edgefield as candidate for
County Commissioner. They pledgehim
to abide the result of the primary elec-
ton and to support the nominees of the
Democratic patty.
Through the solicitation Of friends,
herewith respectfully announce myself
as a candidate for re. election as County
Com missioner Of Edgeiield County. and
pledge myself to abide the result Of the
primary election and to support the nomi-
nees of the Democratic party.
Nav G. WIN. l.. DOBEY.
Many friends of WILSON NJ. COR
LEY, present his name to the voters of
dgeheld County as candidate for the
Office of County Commissionerand pledge
him to abide the result of the Primary.
MANY FRIENDS.
Apr. %.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
Notice to Democratic Clubs.


The votes of those clubs that do not
Immediately forward to James T Bacon,
Secretary of the Democratic Executive
Committee, the names ofthree Managers
end one clerk for the ensuing primary
election cannot and will not be counted.
The time for forwarding the names has
already past. This is the third notice that
has been given and no further notice can
be given. The Clubs that have not yet
forwarded the names of their managers
and clerks are the following to wit
Bouknight, Cooperville No. l, Cooper
lille No 2, Emory Chappell, Hibler,
Meeting Street, Mount Enon and Reho-
both. B W!BETTIs, JR,
Chair. Dem, Elk. Com. r.. G..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
Notice to Call in Creditors.
State OF South Carolina,

EDGEFIELD COUNTY,
Mary f. Cain, as Administrative Of the
Estate Of Lawrence Cain, decd, as
j. s. Fillebrown, w. i. Smith, i. A
Cain, and others.
TN obedience to the order of the Hon.
l. Judge j. s. Cothran herein. dated ODD
Jure, 1888, notice is hereby given to I'll
persols having any claims against the
Estate Of Lawrence Cain, decd. to pre-
sent and prove them before me OH or be-
fore the 20tb August next, or else they
will be barred of the benefit of any de-
cree to be pronounced herein.
S. S. TOMPkINS, Master e. c.
July7. 1SsI.-6L31
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
The Sunday School Convention.

1t isa matter Of deep regret with
| us that serious illness enforced ou,
absence from the late Baptist Sunday
School Convention a. Horn CrIa,
aud mat IN consequence OF such abb
,ssnce we cannot describe it's sessions,
nor pay it the respect due its eminent
usefulness and yearly progress. For
several years past we have rejoiced
to attend these gatherings, seeing and
feeling the high and holy effect Of
Sunday School work in our County.
The Convention at Horns Greek was
not behind it's predecessors in mani
Iestations Of piety. zeal and progress.
And as to the fraternal love and
princely hospitality of the Horns
Creek people, we have too often seen
them exempli6ed to dream that they
were at.all lacking on this auspicious
occasion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07

The Rev. 0. M. Miller has resigned
his pastoral relations with the Bap-
tiet Church at Ninety Six. in Abbe
vile County, and also with the Eel
lowship and Sloan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07

did not even remotely appreciate tn
significance of the hour or the aw
fulness of his doom. He was quick
intelligent, could read and write, ant
was far above the average of his rae
in natural faculties, but his lack o
sensibility was evident. Probabl.
Lis freedom from pain over his doom
was the most painful attendant upol
the execution.
The Execution.
The gallows was erected in the up
per story of the Jail, just at the sec
ond landing on the stairs. A double
trap door furnished the platform, anc
this was held together b1 an upright
broken with a hinge by means o
which thesupportc be withdrawn
A wire connected this movable par
Of the trigger with the Sheriff whc
stood out OF sight on the stairs below
The prisoner was taken charge OF by
jailor B. P. Covar, shortly alter mid
day and submitted quietly while be
ing prepared for the gallows. Wher
he was passing through the vel
lighted hall he turned to the circular
window overlooking the street and
called out to the crowd on the out
side in clear, ringing voice his last
farewell.
He moved upon the trap door with.
out perceptibIe fear. The death war
rant Was read to him aud IN his place
he asked that his worldly effects might
be given to his vile who had visited
HIM in the morning aud who, with
his child, was waiting in the passage
way below, He also asked that one
of his photographs taken that morn.
Ing be turned over to her. I
The rope was adjusted BY yailer
Covar and the trap was sprung upon
a given signal by Sheriff Ouzte, who
was concealed below. The body fell
fully Eve feet and there were only a
few convulsive movements. He was
quite dead in eleven minutes and in
eighteeh minutes Dr.. W. D. Jennings,
the attending phys clan, allowed the
body to be cut down. His neck was
broken by the fall. The remains
were placed in plain coffin and
driven over to Simmons Ridge Church,
where last evening they were buried.
Conclusion.
The execution was conducted in a
quiet and orderly manner. Only
sufficient number Of persons were ad
nitted into the Jail and the crowd
around the iron guard fences was
small. Sheriff QUITS and Jailor Covar,
who have assisted in the hanging Of
four and of five men respectively, !,
managed everything with celebrity
and promptess; stunning all possible
severity, but carrying the decree OF
he law to it's terrible and irreversi.
Die conclusion. These officers are
men of humanity, but needed the
lemaud of justice with frmness and
,ood faith.
ltis honorable to the people OF
Mgefeld county that no large crowd
:ongt egated in the town. The nu.
nerous vehicles and hurrying crowds
long the roadways were intent upon
.ttending the white aud colored
hurch revivals in the neighborhood,
Id not upon exaggerating with idle
uriopity the details of secluded
nd solemn execution of the law.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
.Ilg III IEI[R[EX
: ! OAesss= >
sos BROAD ST., AUGUSTA GA.
Is Now Offering to the Public New and
Elegant Stock of Fmst-Class Dry
Goods at Matchless Prices.
In DRESS GOODS

LATEST and CHOICEST NOVELTIES for the SPRING
DE- such
caded Apa Manchester Srges all the choice Spring shades
French Gys Saes Pearl Cream Tans, Pnks Electric Blue Lilac
Golden Brown &c., at prices that will n the times and DEFY competition
The NEWEST SHADES of PLAIN SILKS and SATNS-also
STRIPED POLKA and EMBOSSED SATINS
CASHMERES l2! and up black and colors Also
pee line of D. CASHMERES black and colors Former
the house always depend upon finding with complete
this devedy popular brand CAsHMERES blacks and
the coor and able GUARANTEE the former standard
regularity and the superiority dye and finish We should be
glad send SAMPLES these CAsHMERE with lowest prices application
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
For School Commissioners.

The many friends of Mr.. S. G. CA f.
LEDGE respectfully presenthis name 10
the voters of Edgeield County as a can
didate for the Office of School Commits
sioner, and pledge him to abide the re-
suit of the primary election and support
the nominees Of the Democratic party.
MANY FRIENDS.
I am candidate for reelection to the
Office OF School Commissioner of Edge
field County, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
April s. G. w. LOTT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
For County Treasurer.

The friends of 7 G Eth HEREDGE
recomrpard him to til. ',trrs ot Edge
field County as candid ;r s',;tshla for
the oficeof County Trea:urrr. and Pl"'iFo
him to abide the result Gi the primary
election al to supp5ft Tho nominees of
tho Dcmncre'ic parry. -
Apr 20 fRlENDS.
Tie friends of Capt w. l.. STEVENS
respectfully nominate him candidate
for County Treasurer of Edgelield Coun-
ty, and pledge him to abide tho result OF
the next Democratic Primary election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07

10 with Y II. Z. RetuFn
Tubular Boilers, $40.
Sales spot cash per cent. legs.
Improved Gullett Gins. S2.5D per sew.
Cotton Presses, Saw Mills, Grist Mills,
etc, correspondingly cheap.
Keep this notice before you.
Write q. NJ. STO NE, mahaSer'
July %, 'S4.-2t33l augusta, Gd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
For Coroner.

Tho many friends ofSAM. G. BANKS
respectfully announce him for the Office
of Coroner for EdgeGeld County, and
pledge him to abide by tho result OF tho
primary election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07

Il
s - Office of Sheriff In the
ensuing S----suIou, p1edEing him lat the
same time to abide by the result 0f the
Democratic primary election.
May l3. FRIENDS.
The friends of JAMES EDISON an
nounce him candidate for Sheriff and
'pledge him to abide the result and sup
port the nominees of the Democratic
party of Edgeiield County.
The friends of Maj. R. S. ANDERSON
(our "DIcK'' respectfully nominate him
as a candidate for Sheriff of Edgefield
County at tho ensuing election, pledging
him to abide the result of the Democrat
ic primary election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07

rs" Fresh Lemons received weekly at
S2] .RRUNSON'S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
For Sheriff.

The friends of w. II. QUITS respect
fully nominate him for reelection as
Sheriff Of Edgefeld County-he pledg-
ing himself to abide the-result OF the
primary election and to support the
nominees of the Democratic par s.
MANY FRIENDS.
friends Of Capt. W. wooDlHoL-
= X 53373a& = -. uomipate him as q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
FRIENDS.
For Probate Judge.

1 am candidate for re-electic" to the
Probate Judges Office, subject to the
Democratic nomination.
May 6. w. r. RoATH.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
SEE WHAT MONEY
WILL d. e

T CAN now put good, reliable, Center
Il Crank ST EAM ENGINES with LO-
COMOTIVE BOILERS. fully guaran-
teed. within the reach of all. Compare
,r;ooo ond ,yrita me DarticularS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
ANNUAL DUES :


Thereafter during he-fo
$780, - rn E1rrx
DEATH CLAIM
THOUSAND DOLLARS, promptly paid in full!
for their FULL FACE VATEthe
thousand
from date OF pollcy,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
For Clerk of the Court.

The friends of Capt. JAMES c. WILL
ANS present his name to the voters
vi Edgefeld County for the office o.
Clerk. He will abide the result of the
primaries and support the nominees ol
the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
MANY FRIENDS.

The many friends of Gen. B. Z. MICH
OLSON respectfully present his name
as candidate for the Office of Clerk.
April 8. MANY FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
The Execution of Wilson stephens.

Wilson Stephens, the murderer Of
W. Fl. Steifer, was hanged in our Jail
on Friday last. Our enterprislng
neighbor the Augusta Chronicle and
Constitutionahst, sent reporter to
witness the scene. We copy his ad-
mirable account OF it:
Thursday night Stephens slept well
in his cell. On Friday morning he
ate heartily at breakfast, remarkiug
that be wanted to eat more, but was
impatient to get at his devotions.
Rev. Lymus Simmons, a colored Bap
tist preacher, was engaged with him
from early in the morning until his
execution.
Nearing the Gallows.
When the Chronicle reporter en-.
tered the upper corridor OF the Edge
field Jail yesterday morning. about an
hour before the appointed time, Ste.
piers was kneelipg beside his spir-
ltual adviser. He was free from
manacles Of any kind, was neatly
dressed. his hands and feet being en-
cased in White gloves and new slip
pers. His face wore happy look
his demeanor, however, denoted q
wandering mind, and suppressed ex
citement showed i'selfin every glance.
The preacher closed his Bible, "not
because you all have come in, he
SAID, as he nodded to the reporters,
but because We have Just finished
reading chapter in John. Stephens
arose and smiled. He was most
prepossessirg looking boy-a bright
mulatto, well knit; large, restless
eyes, white teeth, and with his kinky
hair parted in the middle. He looked
like clean, smart, coloTed barber.
He said he had confessed bis crime
and was convinced Of the justice Of
his sentence. He knew God had for.
given him-and he wanted everybody
bsse4 sto; do the same. He. !, smiled
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07
From, the News and Courier.
A Card from Capt. F. W. Dawson.

Cndlr. D4n1, EK
- sl..H=ls-T- 49, la a.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-08-07

The friends of Capt. ]. P. BLACK
YELL nominate him as candidate Tor
seat in the House of Representatives
the primary election. and pledge him
oh;da tho resnlt of said election.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-11-03
Chm Dem. i' Co. Ex. Com.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

T},o NJ var,ou ro,to, ,y;,,, - ".
lind haye reduced the wa,ss Of m cmnlors. %
10 to il percent. 80. 80 : NT'p'V'. 14 %
srha r.na.s,,,.. d, 1.o,, I.
s.r,a,. M n"mvsomss, nn"., d., a,o.. company
s,ruek " nSasS M E'.s feal sa'uruay, winch
THROWS ,', " ''atle teet ~. h'gh'
The decrease IN the public debt during
October was wa, SS,SoI, sS w.: Decrease since
June ~, ISL, S2, S4o,3'S s2s5
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-11-03
The j. l. or aIuve Against tho rcunsylva.
n hin Railroad.

The j. 4 O.'s al"ve Against tho pcnnsylvn.
nin Railroad.
| Special Pitpa'eh 10 he {att,!tgcanrr
BALTIMORE, Mn, Nov. 2.-The now sys.
TEN Of limited express trains on the Bal.
timore & Ohio road went into effect TO.
day, and this direct onslaught Of the Bal.
ti,nore 4 Ohio against the Pennsylvania
Railroads leading branch OF service cx.
cites no ordinary attention amid all the
exciting moves made Of late by tho two
great corporations. 1t is TO all intents
and purposes n bold cut OF the rates whicl,
have stood firm both here and in Wash.
lnston, despite all the trouble and slash.
ing which has occurred elsewhere.
AS is well known extra rates over and
above the Irregular fair is asked and cxacted
on all The Pennsylvania limited trains,
these from this city and Washington
amounting to eight dollars in addition TO
the price OF the regular ticket. On the
Baltimore & Ohio limited, which, SO far
as character Of equipment, is Oh pur
with other limiteds,. no excess or extra
rate whatever is charged, OIL the Baltimore
4 Ohio, making an open issue with the
PENNSYLVANIA on the policy of making
such cilargcs rs requisite for fast time.
The Baltimore ~ Ohio limited for Chi.
cago left on its first trip this morning, Sc.
curing both here and in Washington n
full compliment OF passengers. From the
latter city the train makes the run to
Chicagoa Il half hour faster than the limited
OH the other line, the corresponding train
east from Chicago making relative fast
time. The Baltimore < Ohio limited to
Pittsburgh is an hour and half quicker
than the PENNSYLVANIA limited, while the
Baltimore \ Ohio limited to Cincinnati
and St. Louis is upwards OF four hours the
quickest. What the next move, OF the
Pennsylvania will be has not transpited,
but with practically cut in the rates out
OF this city and Washington of s. and
with time faster than any train in their
schedule it would look us il something
wonid have to be done or give up the
business Of the two cities
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-11-03
THEwOKLirS F4AIl,
At Now Oricans-Prosrcss of tho Preparn
tions for Opening, p lt,' ~

. b 80 4 ~.
At Now orlcans-Prosrcss Of tho rrepara.
tions for Opening. az
Nav ORLEANS, La, Nov. 22.-Director
General Burke has completed full report
Of the progress for the Worlds EXPOSE
ton. The Main bnilJing has been com
plctcd and exhibits are now arriving for
installation. The extension OF Machinery
Hall, an iron building, requires only sash
and. flooring, making that hill now 1858
feet inlength. But little space. remains in
the machinery department. The Worth
ington waterworks were conpletedto.tlay
and water placed in the boilers, and this
magnificent. plant. will be ready in Tues.
day to supply three million gallons OF
water, daily. Filtered water is furnished
Mt the rate OF $1,000 gal.nns} per hour,
Steam will be raised for the purpose OF
testing the boilers, engines and .shai,ing
OH the Goth OF this month. .sillorticultural
Hall is rapidly being filled withrare plants.
Large shipments are arriving from Central
America. Eight thousand Northern and
Southern evcrgreens, purchased and con.
tributed, are being rapidly placed In the
grounds. Tho walks will all be completed
November 10Th. The saw.mill building,
six hundred feet long, was completed yes.
terday. The building ior.h Government
and State exhihltu Is tho handsomcst
building on the grounds. 1T has as much
floor space us the main Centennial build
ing. Director General Burke notifies
the State Commissioners that their
exhibits can come along at anytime, Tho
building will receive. exhibits on the 10th
Of November. Every State and territory
stables is progressing rapidly, stalls being
provided 70 show LOCO horses. Suitable
"att!e and horse barns and stock arc hulf
mile from the track. "a 4 s,9iiaiGiadll ,sT7
4 Wisconsin dispatch says Jay-Eyc.sce
and phallas will be exhibited, Arrange,
ments arc being made for noted horses.
The stahlea are, 1850 feet long and live
made before, sl}s.!t II A
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-11-03
TO len NLlt Our,Truilc,

WASHINGTON, D. G., Nov. 2.-The CON-
mission appointed at the last session OF
Congress 10 visit Mexico and the countries
OF Central and South America in the in
terest OF the commerce Of tho United
stutcs expect 10 leave Now York on the
10th inst. for the City OF Mexico, thence
they will 20 to San Francisco where the
business men OF that city will be heard on
the trade with southern countries. The
commission will then 60 TO Guatamala,
thence to San Salvador, thence 10 Hon
duras, thence to Nicaraugua, thenceto Costa
Rica, thence across the 1sthmns OF Panama
to Venezuela, thence 10 the United States
OF Columbia, thence to Ecuador, thence
to bolivia, Peru and Chill, thence across
to Mendoza; thence to ports OF the Argen-
tine Republic, and thence home by way
OF BRAZILIAN ports. In the different coun.
tries visited business men and Govern.
ment officials will be called upon to ex.
press their views rolativc to the improve.
nent OF trade with the United States and
the advisability OF adopting treaties simi.
lar TO the late Mexican treaty, i.3.E.54
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-11-03
Z rtcnnry Council, preliwluar.ss.

BALTIMORE Mn, Nov. l.-Ncxt Sunday
week will be a gfeatsday in the history OF
the Catholic church in the United States,
Although the meeting proper oi The
Plenary Council will not hcein until the
following day. grand religious ceremonies
arc totake place Sunday, in which all tho
prelntes and hundreds Of clergymcn will
opening Of the COUNCIL. ArcEhislop Glib,
bons, OF baltimore, Apostolic Delegate,
will preside. The only. American Card.
nal, McCloskey, Of New York, will not be
present, owing to III health. In tho Coun.
Gil will,be eighty Archb;shops, Bishops
and Abhots, ten other prelates md about
twenty-llve heads OF religious orders,
which. with the s'eologians allowed each
q the foregoing, viii make up in all about
the Council, :, =, - -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-11-03
BAAhNUlI'SBOLD 81 BREAK
Observation-Disclosures AIR
IN the Inst Kick for victory--Ths Secret Of
thu SIN Hunt In Ohiu-!rhu Chairman Ut
the Democratic National Committee
Virtually Gives Up tho Fight.

Specia! Dhpa.ch 10 he Iaie.Ityomcr. FIX.
Cohvsnps, O., Nov. 29.-The Republican
State Committee last night got possession
OF tho following sent to the chairmen Of
the COUNTY committees in this State, and
giving u clue TO the point Of the strong,
still hunt the Democrats have kept up
since the October election:
NATIONAL DEMocnATIc Committee
Rooms, NEw roRH, ,OcronEn 2S, 1851. !
Samuel &illinrr, Esq, Chairman Democratic
Central Committte, Lucas County, Toledo,
o.: s
DEAR Stn:-The National Committee
after having overlooked the entire ground
thnt will be contested with any hope OF
SUCCESS, lave decided that the fight must
be made in New York and Ohio, Z The
vote in your State shows that the minority
was against the Rcpublcansby over 1000.
The vote In the National contest will be
solidiIlcd as against the Republican candi-
date. We will furnish you all tho neces.
sary means to insure full vote and do
all that is necessary to secure the electoral
vote for Cleveland. With Ohio We are
victorious. Connecticut and New jersey
are against lis, and Indiana is doubtful.
Our fight must be made in your State.
To fully conserve the interest OF the par-
t,.x En1, ,,rsn
York, and with Ohio will elect our candi-
dates. The result OF the whole contest
rests on the action OF Ohio. Ii you are
in earnest and work faithfully you can
carry that State. Wire us the result OF
the vote in your city and county at tho
earliest moment. Yours truly,
W. II. BARSuM,.
Chairman National Democratic C0nmiiite.