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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
THE NEXT CONVENTION.
some Wise Suggestions as to the Number
of Delegates.
nrr,rpp rOrNTy January %

some Wise Suggestions as To the Number
of Delegates.
GmMER COUNTY, January "A.
To ne Editor Of TIE Register:
About six months from now and the next
Democratic State Convention meets, and 3
few timely suggestions concerning it may
not be out of order. The last State Con-
vention at Wheeling was entirely too large,
and beyond the control of any chairman.
At times all was chaos, order was
entirely swept away. l think Mr.. Leonard
distributed about eighteen hundred badges
TO admit the delegates ana honorary
delegates" Every sensible man who takes
any interest in State politics knows that
our State conventions should not be so un-
wiedly. The next convention will likely
be held in Parkersburg, Charleston OF
Huntington, and no building could be OBJ
tanned in those cities large enough to hold
such a multitude. A convention shOnld
he a body of discreet, Representatives men
from every section of every county, who
would deliberately and truthfully voice
the sentiments OF the people. Not a wild,
shrieking, Singing tumult.
Now, Mr.. Editor, is it not advisable Tor
the State papers to bring this matter before
the people and the Executive Committee.
The Committee in their call should make
some ruling as to the number Of delegates,
and admit no more. l should think n
delegate for every two hundred votes cast
for Mr.. Cleveland would make n dellberl-
tive assembly that would work out good
results. Remember We need a strong
ticket this year, well chosen geographic
ally, but no bloody scalps.
A DEMOCRAT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

"a DEMOCRAT" whose communication
is published in another column, makes an
excellent point regarding the size OF the
next Democratic State Convention. The
adage. ''too many cooks spoil the BROTH ~
holds good in this case, and the next con-
veution should not be % large that tn
chairman's voice eau not be heard on the
outskirts OF the assembly. Let the cou'
vention he sizeable, and it will accomplish
its work quicker and better.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
Ep,,ued ,o the Same Laws,

LONDON, January 81 In the Divorce
Court to-day, in the case of an English
N named Turner who had married On
American named .ThomP7ou and who had
tire marriage annulled bv An American
Court, the Judge held that the woman
having married an American and lived
with aim ia America was entitled to the
same laws a. her husband, and therefore
the decree pronounced in America was
binding ia England without a further de-
cree FROM on English Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

SPEAKING or a government telegraph,
the government has established y Telegraph
line Of It's own between Ttusyille and
Jupiter Inlet on the east coast OF Florida.
II ia about $50 miles in length, and is
IN charge oil Lieut. b NJ. PURCELL.
Offices have been opened at all the pTinci-
pal landings on the Indian River and east
coast, where a United States light house hss
recently been established. BY the esJab-
lishment of this liue all vessels passing
Jupiter Inlet hight house are reported to
the Department at Washington, giving
their condition aud the destination for
which they are bound. While this line is
distinctively a Government institution,
commercial messages are received and
transmitted. In addition to this the Gov
eminent will equip an office in any hotel
on the line and permit the use of the line
free Of charge npon the proprietor of the
hotel furnishing an operator at the expense
of the hotel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

THE Cleveland Leader and the Plain
dealer are now Engaged in = fierce war re-
garding their respective calculations, and
are hurting bold, double-leaded money
challenges at each other, which were never
meant to be accepted Ia the New York
World and san. 1t is possible that the
people may be deceived by this sort Of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
Chairman Kisuer AZ Work.

HARRIsRURG,I January 24.-Elliott p.
Klsner, Chairman Of the Democratic State
Committee, arrived here this evening and
immediately began the work OF organizing
the party in various counties OF the State.
lie says that although the Republican
majority in Pennsylvania is very large, the
way To reduce it is 10 work hard. and that
he proposes 10 do. Near the latter part Of
the campaign he will remove the head,
quarters 70 Philadelphia.
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$1,000 reward.
CITY OF WHEELING. W. VA,

80 ~ ~ HHAHAa We 49,
January Is lsS
4 REWARD OF $1,000 Is OFFERED FOR
~ the arrest and lOigment in the Jail Of Ohio
county of any one or more of the persons en-
gagged in the murdcrouS assault upon Police Oil
Ger Joseph Glenn. of the City Of Wheeling, on
sunday morning. January Is, ISIS. The above
eva to he paid upon the conviction and SEN
tc2ce of any one or more Of the persons 80 en-
gagged.
In case more than one person shall claim to
be eutitlCd, by case of heing instrumental in
the bringing about such arrest CT otherwise, to
some part Of said reward, or some interest
therein, the City Council OF Wheeling reserves
the right to decide without appeal on the valid
ity OF such claim or claims, and also reserves the
right 10 make such apportionment among the
claimants Of the said reward as the Council shall
deem equitable without appeal from such sppor.
tionmeu'.
By order OF the Council of the City of Wheel
ing, passed January Il, lSSS.
c. W. SEABRIGHT,
Mayor OF the CITY of Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

LONDOS, January 81 Mr.. John Blight,
writing to the author of au article on the
'Cnutinuity of the Irish Revolution"
SAYS: Nh. Gladssnne has changed his
mui and poliry, but there is no proof that
the revolution mas changed its course OF it,
ultimate objects, and there is nothing in
America that indicates such u change"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

The last issue of the Weston Democrat
contains an interesting trade review, show
ing the various Industries of that flourish
ing little city. Weston is situated IN the
heart of a rich country. Her natural adj
vantages are great and her citizens are to
b. commended for their display Of energy
and enterprise in booming the old town,
A little more Of the spirit OF progress
would do TO harm in any West Virginia
town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

AND now the Council Committee on
Health is a City Board of Health. 1t may
also be remarked that the moral-refOrm or
dinance prohibiting a member Of Council
from holding any other public office has
not yet been repealed. But, of course,
the refOrmers didn't mean that this law
should not apply to themselves. Bless
their hearts! the reiormers must be free, to
do their reform act, Won know.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

Hey. there! you HENRY WATTERsoN.
You just keep away from the members of
that Ways and Means Committee while
you're at Washington. If you don't ven
sick a mouse on your Star-eyed Goddess.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
4 Boat Crews Terrible Experisnc.

New YORK, January 24-The steamer
Dan Marcos, which arrived to-day from
Havana, brought the crew of the bark
Daphne, which sunk at sea December %.
After being in their boat ten days without
food and water, and losing by starvation
and exposure Capt. w. c. Hull, the cook
and one seaman, the TEST of the crew were
rescued January 4.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
The Anarchi,t Ourcn.

HAvEE, January - The surgeons have
been unable to extract the bullet in Louise
MIchcl's head. LdCaS, the man who shot
Der, say; is he has Billed the anarchist
queen the revolutionary party will dis
appear.
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p..dv for s,X DAYS, Walk.

NEW YORK, January 24-E. I. Conn.,
the Irish amateur runner, and a half dozen
other prospective contestants at the Mad,
isou Square Grrden six days walk, arrived
on the Servia to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

81 have been occasionally troubled with
Coughs. and in each case have used Browns
Bronchial TrOches, which have never
failed, and l must say they are second to none IN
he w~Orld."-Fdir 1. Nay, Cashier, -. RIHt, Man,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

THE condensed record of the operation
nj high license IN the West is as follows:
In Illinois il hiss reduced the number OF
,loops hy - per cent and increased the
venue 81, 800, 600; in Nebraska there has
a reduction Of 30 per cent. in the
her of saloons, an almost equal in-
in revenues and a greSt decline in
nness; MiDnesota's new law il pro-
IAN unmixed good, " and Mis-
1rts in siihilar terms, while Ohio
ass fewer saloons than she had be-
'N0w law took effect. Progress in
zion of temperance reform has
@iu every State where high Ii
bsen tried, and made, too, in
Uueeasing opposition Of the
on one hand and the CON-
atsgoUism of the liquor
her. The rseord speaks
mount CT Sophistry or
re it's significance
~ecreasss the general
by increasing the
decreases, very
a~selyes. Pro-
takes all the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
DIED.

GIBSON-At his residence on the island, on
Wednesday, January ~. SIS, al lli5 a. IN, WN.
J. GIBSoS, aged 81 years.
Elnrrll no ice hereafter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

TbE UNDERSIGNED ASSIGNEE or MAR
garrt r. Fitinn will, on THURSDAY, X
RuAki =, SIS, at 10 o'clock u IA, offer ~ pub
lie sale. NJ lild Main sIeet. IN the eli; ii Wheel
ing. the Plumbing shop and ftSinrs formerly
Owned by Luke F.ttor, dCcsa.ed, consisting pfin.
ciIHIly Uf the iollosiTg property: Gas Fixture.
Bras Goods for Steam AMI Nstrr. GLOBES. Com.
pres ION G'CkS. BfackstS. Pump. wstuf Closcp.
futniinrr aud ncsks. cnc lrn Fire Proof SAFE,
sn'nn" Litter PIcS together wiz The residue
OF thc stock, 1OaIs, shelving and Fixtures ~ said
shop. Also, one light covered Wagon and ouo
SlCiyh.
Trims Of sale-CLSu. JOHN " DELOE.
Ia 'Ieair,h AssisUse,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
THE TWO NATIONAL PLATFORMS
OF 1854.
e.


p~ENOCR ATTIC. REPUBLICAN,.
That change is nccesI The Democratic party
sa-v is proved by an ex-. has failed completely To
is,inc surplus Of norc.rglGcvc the people ofthe
than 500. 600. which,hurden Of unnecessary
has yearly been collect Taxation by a wise re-
ed from a suffering peo-|ductjou OF the surplus.
ple. Unnecessary taxa The Republican party
tion il uuiusr taxation. pledges itself to correct
q . The Demorratirthe irregularities of the
party is pledged 10 re-|tarit and to reduce the
wise the tariff in a spirit. surplus
OF fairness to al int
eSted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
OHIO COUNTY FARM FOX SALE.

Situated about II miles fmm Wheeling, and =
miles southeast Of West Liberty, cnutaiSin. $50
srT,N M Te or less, on which il \ SnbsIanti.l
frame House ami other onibuildingS This 10
one ~ tho most valuable farms In tho county
and viii be sold cheap and on reasonable terms
tor further Inflammation call ou or gidrr~ 10.
sEPH HARVEY, on the premises, OF HIR.s
iorNa. Real Estate Agent, Wheeling, ". Va.
dclheh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
MARRIED.

WOLYINGFON EVANS- on Wednesday
January y, ISIS. ut the residence of the brides
mother. on La Belle street OUDE> :. WOLYIS"'
TuN TO Bella u EVANS, both % this city, Rev.
J.. ". Barr, of the Third Presbyterian CHURCH,
officiating
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

MAYOR ROCHE, OF Chicago, has revoked
the license of the only licensed bill posters
in Chicago for posting the bills OF a female
speciality company now playing in that
city. The Mayor has also threatened to
revoke the license Of the Casino Theatre
His powers are absolute. and he will
probably order that No bills De posted
hereafter until they are approved by the
Mayor and Chief Of Police. After this
date, therefore, all theatrical advertise
ments in the way Of posters, etc will
have to be approved by His Honor. Mayor
RoCHE il too good "a man for the wicked
city OF Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
NOTICE, PHYSICIANS!

CLERKS OFFICE,
BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS OF OHIO Ca ". VA.
WHEELING, W. VA. Jan. .. lSSS.
CFALED PROPOSALS WILL BE R'CElVED
> at this office until Monday, the 9Th day Of
February, ISIS, at 10 O'Clock a. IN, from physi-
c ans, for attending and furnishing medicines
and drugs TO all persons confined in the County
Jail as ~lunatics. or persnuS charged with felo-
MES or miSdemCauOrs, for the term Of one ~
year from the signing Of agreement
The person receiving the appointment shall
Give bond with sufficient surety. to be approved
by the Board. for the faithful performance ofthc
trust and agreement.
The Board reserves the right tn reject any or
all bids. FRANK CRUISE,
ia24s President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

RFrUBLICNN q in the State have
already begun to claim thu Greenhack
party, body a Il soul. Their calculations
tor the next election are based entirely
upon the superstition that the Greenback
contingent will rally to their support IN
the future 81 il has in the past.
Does no CONSCIENTIOUS conservative mem-
her of the Greeuback party ever ask HIM
self what has heru gained for his cause by
the alliance with Rrpuhlicauism IN this
State Their organization has been gradu-
ally swallowed up in the larger body. The
principles which they advocate are moth
ing to their 81. called friends. In the strug
gle for office the Republicans have made
all the gains and the Greenbackers pot all
the blows
Can Democratic. GreebaCkrrs longer at
lord to I've parties to such an union? They
have sacrificed and Others have received
the rewards. They have Sowed and others
reaped. II is about time for the giant and
dwarf co-~partncrship to cease in West Sir-
giniA.
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Hfr advertisements.

THOR sAIE-FARM OF ONE HUNDRED
n acres well Improved. Farm of nifty acres
Wen improved, near railroad. Apply TO w; II.
DAGG, i401 Chapline street. JaHs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
WASHINGTON DISTRICT.

A'tke Hos HouS-M. Edwards, Lewis wsi,1el,
John q. Kline.
Al F1Hon-Thomas Nyer, y. Bsrnm, T. Hanna.
MADISON DISTRICT.
Al Martd HouHs-Patrick Kennedy, Cecil A.
Robinson, John n. TAppsn.
At he LLdnd Hoe huse-G. ". Bags, J. A.
Faris. J. ElwOod Hughes.
CLAY DISTRICT.
Atm Od Curi HOHso--W. r. Peterson. John II.
Hall, n. J. Felber.
UNION DISTRICT.
Curt H~Our-ChArlrs lOeaer, John ". Downs,
r. Ackrr.
CENTRE DISTRICT.
H9sr HoHss Il. DcIbTugge, Fred. LsGe, Jane.
WEBSTER DISTRICT.
Hoe B~ousc-John Clark, John Wels,erber
Bernard ElicyeS.
RICHIE DISTRICT.
HOse Hnas-JacOs HOpstatter, Henry Schulz
August Solte.
Adams' School House.. i. GaryIn. u. Marble,
y. Mc"ully.
TRTADKLrHIA DISTRICT.
Lnlle7coDd lSohod H0ussF-d. ". WOODS, pIs.
tOf Zane, J. Came.
FIN Grnrt CTs,ea HtR-J. q. Woods, Joho Hal.
T1Id,iphtd Uotrsom'sJ-J. y. Thorpburg. Iobo
Helfenbine Robert Armstrong.
be1eg RO6fnSOa'-Jame Oidha a, John Robin.
son, Alex. Mceonn.
LIBERTY DISTRiC,.
Wa Lbrty-samuel Bell, Vim" mt Van Metre,
". u. Curtis.
PoaomGc-Isasc sneieker, Joh1 e. Fars, Jas.
HcCaInmOu.
TdLxy 6,ors-w T. Whitman, lanes v. Cham.
bers, T. 7. Maxwell.
HIGHLAND DISTRnT.
LZ,,a'. p,fa Eal,zJ Hor,ag n Hl
Buybey. Rbenezer Magee.
Briet SntoH HOuz-Eugene Erigely, William
VIM. North, r..
And the following persons AZ. appointed IN
canvass the vote AT the R,ace- Of voting herein
afteT mentioned:
wAsHIHGToE DIsTGIcT.
Hs> HOuS-w. KenDey, John Koch. David
Morgan.
MADISON hlsTEICT.
Marhd HgEs-E L. st6ne, z. B. Burt, James
p. Maxwell
kiqad Hor HouH-L. 0. Smith, James Waiter.
william II. Aanh.
CLAY DISTRICT.
Old 0out Hotpe-ThOnas u. Reilly. n. J.
0'Ksne, ThoDss Jone-. %
UNION DISTRICT.
Cngt HOG2-Pe.sr Farrell, !. NJ. Ewing. ]. N
Bo;ss0fd.
CENTRE DISTRICT.
Hoe Hoaz-wflIam ssabright John Reed.
JT, James fllau.
WEBSTER DISTRICT.
Hose Hosse-John v. Gavin, Robert Johnson.
T. ". Weitzel
RICHIE DISTRICT.
Hoe H0the-Charles Schroeder, 2 Deyine
August Miller.
And the poll shall in other respects be taken.
and the resHl; shall b. certified a. directed Nv
SectiIn ~, Chapter %, OF the Code OF West VII.
giniA The ballots used In taking the said ron
shall have written or printed thereon the words
sisubscription," OF "Eo Subscription" or sny
other words that VII show hos the voter In
tended 70 vote on the question proNpsed. ThIs
order shall be Published a required by Law. ana
shall also b published In b f~olIoxing news
REsIsTEz, Daily ERtRiqpoy, We'd TrGirucLe
Saais Zelsng, and NersL<ta also in the WsET.
LY RKGIsfER and Weekly B&ASeaesr.
CHAs c. Woops
Clerk Of the Board Of Commissioners OF Ohio
County dszseAu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

TOR RENT HOUSE OF TEN ROOMS. con-
r tanning large ball, and saloon; also three
acres OF ground, Ice house ana stable, situate .,
this Office. jaws
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

uvANTED AT oNCE-A MAN WHO CAN
w read and write. A. q. Lands, lOZ. MAIN
street. Jafi
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for Sals.
HOR SALE.

TOR SALE.
Property ON the National prte sud near lcp<,t
Al Valley Grove. Ohio county. ". Va, nearly
four srres OF finest land. on which IL DWELLING
and Stables. Also snme growing rr,its WIZ
sell Tor Two Thousand EoliarS, hich Is los than
the buildings cost.
49,, JAME D.. HAwLrY.
NN No. lea Main sirrot.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
Gor Rent

ENOR EkSr-HANONER HOTEL, MARTINS
y FCiTy, Ohio; twenty. nine footat. nsiural
yaS Sud Yaicr through the buiIclnG. Possession
givIB Apnl ]. Terms mpicraie foT Informs
ZION call on or write 10 +. e. BOYD, Martins
Ferry, Chic. ialiWAsatb
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4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Having been appointed administrator OF the
estate of Mary B.. Chambers, deceased, | heerby
notify all persons having accounts against sald
estate TO present the same duly certified, and ali
persons knowing themselves indebted thereto
X. r. MCLAIN,
is96s Administrator.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26
~TRIADYLrHIA DISTRICT

LnhencoDd IschOOI Houssr-6. ". woois, rIs.
tOff Zane, J. Games.
lin Grae tTshsa HrHl-J. q. Woods, John Hal.
stead, ". Z Chamber.
T11fophjI Uotrson'sJ-J. y. ThOrnburq. Iobo
H%elfcnbine Robert Armstrong.
boIeg R16inSOa' Oldha q, John Robin.
son, Alex. MCPOnn,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

TOR REST-DH FILLING No. liza CBAPLISE
~ rIryet. formerly occupied by rr. Ucfry.
Phfr~ssirn Piyrn NJ obre II de,itej. WM. l..
MClHAiL. IN Market street. .issh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

uyANTED-A MAN WHO Is IN NEED OF A
w ~positlou; a man whO D is not afraid TO work,
10 such A man good wages. GOOD reference re-
ouired, No. 1927 Main Street. jazz
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

AiiLc Hos H0u0-N. Edwards, Lewis wsiizel.
e.. Kline.
At FLiDu-Thomas NyeT, y. Hsinm, T. Hanna.
Alf1lnN morn tHT
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-01-26

hCIiihiL. Id Market street. ie-h
L'OK EFHT-IHf DWELLING HOUaR, -
j Main Sinft, al present o CupiHi by Mn.
Hcn,y liottheimrr. PDfNNiUn given April !,
lSs-. Apply 10 X. 4. DiLZELt. dsl5G
LNOH RENT DWELLING HUUsK-Sn ~
II Main street Natural Vas aud water in SOase.
Possession given April 1T. f5ss, JOHN alESEK,
1916 Main Street del5b
National Republican., 1888-04-25
GET your child kilt suits of Elscman's, eth 4 E
Work of the Good Templars.

The increasing interest in Friendship Lodge
Of Good Templars, induced by its improved
surroundings and attractive lodge room, was
plainly evidenced ON Monday evening in the
very large attendance of members and
visitors from other lodges. Three new mem
bCrs were admitted, and the informal reCep.
tion rendered these and the visitors was a
session followed, during which much i'm
portant work was disposed of. Before ad.
iourning the lodge was entertained with In
StrumCntal duets by Mcssrs. Bean and Cramp.
ton, OF Columbia Lodge; recitation by Mr.. r.
A. Harrison. Of Clements Lodge; vocal solo
by Miss Wilson, of d. +. Holloway Lodge; ad'
dress by Mr., Kalstrom: recitation by Miss
Daisy Pumphrcy of Clements Lodge; vocal
solo by Mr. GoOdchid. of star of Hope Lodge:
recitation by Mr. Young, Minnchala Lodge
niano solo by Miss Emma Sanford
National Republican., 1888-04-25
THE TRAVEL CLUB.
Last Meeting Held for the Presen,
Scnsnn.

Season.
The last meeting Of the Travel Club for
the present season was held at Strathmore
Arms ON Tuesday evening. DIR. o. +.
Presbrey read an exceedingly interesting
paper on "The myths, legends, and religions
Of Mexico" paper that showed great re-
scach, careful analysis, and bold colorng.
The facts presented were sufficient to arrest
the attention Of the most casual reader of
Mexican history, and to furnish the unbiased
student with much material for further re-
search. The paper was full of very inter
csting legends and evidences of strange
surcrstitions, many of which had their orr.
Gin In the great changes that took place in
the condition of the Aztecs after the con
quest by Cortcz and the domination Of
Spain and the Roman church.
The doctor took pretty decided ground In
his suppOsitiUn OF what might have been If
the Pilgrim fathers had landed AT Vera Cruz
instead Of Plymouth Rock. With all the
advantages Of soil and climate, Mexico
might have become the center of civilization
on this continent. and will yet become
much greater factor than il is among the
countries Of America.
\ pleasant discussion followed In which
Mai. Bach related an incident OF missionary
work done quite Involuntary 10y the regu-
lar army, but which had remarkable results
from the Christiau's point Of view, and aided
materially in advancing the knowledge of
the Bible in the land of the cactus
At the conclusion the guide stated that
tie meeting was the last for the present
season, and gave q resume of the work ac-
Complishcd by the club since last October,
twenty-five lectures and papers having been
delivered before the club some of them by
distinguished writers and travellers, and all
of an interesting and instructive character.
The subject announced for the next season
is "A journey around the world with oc-
casionai diversions by the way, when papers
and addresses on subjects not having par
ticular reference to the topic of the season
will be given,
The music of the evening, instrumental
and vocal, was by Miss Downs and Miss
Holden, who gave some admirable sclcc-
tions, and were heartily applauded