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Married

On the evening of the nth inst. at St
Marks church, MISS MAY Book, OF San
Marcos, to Mr. D. J. WOODWARD, OF San
Antonio, Rev. j. Z. Galbraith, officiating
This marriage was certainly one of the
most imposing that has ever occurred in our
town. The bride was becomingly attired
in travelling costume. The attendants
were six of our prominent young men.
The wedding presents were costly, num-
erous, and displayed the high appreciation
in which the bride was held. The attract
i've little church was even more beautiful
by the floral decorations which were i'm
pressive and appropriate. The grand
old wedding, march, rendered by Miss
Cara Franklin, completed the lovely ser
vice,
The writer has known the bride since
she was a lovely child playing around her
mothers knee, and az we dive into men,
cries casket we find naught but sweet
recollections of the past
Mr.. Woodward is one of our self-made
men. of sterling worth and splendid busi-
ness qualifications, and well deserves the
one of his choice.
A goodly number of friends escorted
the couple to the depot to catch q parting
glimpse as they took the train for northern
tour. San Antonio will be their future
home.
To each we extend our hearty congratu-
lations, trusting no clouds will obscure the
matrimonial sky, aud when the evening OF
life appears we will find them as happy as
on the morn of their first love.
A FRIEND.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-07-18

Now Is the time to look after your break
ing plows and wish to inform my friends
and customers that am still agent for the
old, reliable Cassidy or Oliver Chilled
Sulky Flows" which has no superior. l also
represent the John Deere and Eagle Plows
and Standard Cultivator This Justly cele-
brated cultivator is materially improved
this season.
Be sure to give me call when in need
OF agricultural implements.
WIN. GIEsEN.
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Estray Notice.

Taken up by B. r. white, county COM
missioner precinct No. 4, Hays county, iiv-
ing two miles south of west from Dripping
Springs, Hays county, for the use and BEN
eht Of said county, one bright bay horse
nth white legs and face, Is hands high,
branded thus, II. and appraised at slS'
Also one Brown Mare, IA hands high with
aoiotched brand on left shoulder, appraised
asl5.
Witness my hand seal the 4th day Of
'niy; 1889, Jas. @. SIoREI,
Clerk County Court, Hays Co.
July II 3v.
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THE CELEBRATED
La Belle Wagon.

lam agent for this wagon and In receipt
Of car load of them which offer at low
prices and on good terms. VIM. G1EsEN,
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Wanted.

Iso horses to board for their use. Best
are givs1- Also q horse in exchange
o1gzy. Cal on or address Mrs. Mrs.
Z. 2. Briggs.
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r SeOberth, the merchant tailor,
~ seh at cost, several pieces OF
1Aos Tor one week Only commencing
sooe "a Also 4 fine line Of dress
P-ots aud suits Cal and see for
yoursslf
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ChautauQua Notes.

Rev. Mr.. Carnahan delivered two admir-.
able lectures on Thursday Of last week.
Prof. Cooper failed to come to time, but
is expected to be here ere another week.
Rev. e. s. Smith preached on Sunday.
and will lecture on Robert Elsmere" THU
forenoon.
Prof. Tremain's picture travels have
been In progress. attracting much interest.
Saturday was children's day.
The turning on the electric lights for The
first time, on Tuesday night, fairly electrified
the audience.
Dr.. Black, Of Mississippi, lectured on
Wednesday night, and will give other loo.
lures further on.
Rev. G. W. Briggs will lecture on Sat-
urday at $3.50 p. M, and preach on Sunday
at II a. m.
Miss Laura Wilcox leaves to-day for Cor.
pus Christi. Chautauqua viii miss her.
It has come to our knowledge that, quite
unintentionally, we have failed to give due
credit to Misses Annie Haynes and Clara
woodsll, the committee on decorations on
the Hill, who, assisted by other ladies'. we
are;assured have reformed their duties In
an admirable manner.
We have learned that the juveailes,
especially boys, do not always deport
themselves at the services on the Hill In o
becoming manner. We hope to see re-
form in this matter.
The following is list Of some Of the
visitors during the past week: Mrs. A. L.
Teagarden, Austin; Miss Louise Teagarden,
AUSTIN Mrs. B. A. Harlem and Miss Jim
mie Patterson, Calvert; Rey'J. 8. Gillett,
and the Misses Nettie and Ethel Gillett,
Luling; Mrs Allen, Austin.
The ladies desire to express their appre-
citation of favors rendered them by the fol-
lowing .soung sgsptlsmara ., W, 3, Nance,
Frank Glover, Allen King, Rufus King, |
Rudolph de stieger. Will Barber, Eugene
McNutt, Claude Ivey, Norman Hopkins,
To Messrs. II. de Stieger and A. King they
acknowledge themselves under special
obligations.
The election Of directors for another year
takes place to-day.
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LOCAL BREvITIEs.
Dr.. j. W. COMBS, Dentist, N. Side Plasa.

The cheapest wrapping paper-old news-
papers-fresh and clean, They may DO
had at the FREz PRxss once at only 20 cts
per 100.
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ST. LEONARD HOTEL


The citizens of San Marcos
and surrounding country arc
invited to call and make the
acquaintance of the "St Leon
ard Hotel" when they have
business in San Antonio No
where in Texas can nicer &C
commodations. better fare, or
more home comfort be found
for SLIGO and S7.oo per day.
sTzEET cAEs Avn STAGES PAS rHE DooI-
PHIgEAS p. LOUgSBERK,
FnoFzrEroR
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Hay for sale

Baled and loose johnson grass, sugar
cane and oats for sale. Inquire at foot Of
chautauqua Hill Of r. PETIT.
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no FOR THE CHAUTAUOUA HOUSE!
Mrs. T., F, Briggs, Pro

This fine summer resort, is now open
and free hack will meet all trains at the
depot and carry guests and visitors to the
Chautauqua House FREE OF CHARGE. 20m
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A nice Lot q PIGS for sale l7qairs o.
Psytoz Tkyior-
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We guarantee the Big s Flour to be the
best in the market. Sold only by
Fl. HARDY & Co.
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Fresh Lot Big 8 Flour Just in at
''''A HARDY d Cos.
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T.. srsa- AID ice ooli ari1ks every "a
At ths Rel DiEDoo3-
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"a peculiarly of Hoods Sarsaparilla is
that while it purifies the blood, it imparts
ueWyigor to every function of the body.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-07-18

Judge Teichmueller. in accordance with
an act of tho last Legislature, entitled IAN
act to regulate the practice of pharmacy In
the state of Texas" has appointed the fol-
lowing named gentlemen as o board Of
pharmaceutical examiners for 22nd Judi
cial district: E. P. Reynolds, San Marcos;
@. E. Mcdonald, Lockhart; A. Pellar, Fla
tonia; A. @. Erhard, Bastrop, and W. L.
Springfield, Bellville.
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The hosHau,y hnnaa and rAstdafunt OF
Mrs. Taylor ID one of the most popular es
adjustments of the kind to be found any
where. She understands her business thor
oughly. There is no discount on the fare,
while her rates are very reasonable. Give
her q call and you will be satisfied.
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DR.. j. Fl. Combs, Dentist N. Side Plaza
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dried Beef and Dried Grapes at
Dii'O HARDY & Cos.
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70, 4. full line of choicest goods for pants
Up Seuburth, the tailor.
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pastr rage for stock 25c per month. Ap-
ply to h. Petit.
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VENDORS LIEN NOTES for sale at
this Office.
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The Kyle Star sometime since announced
that IL would in Its next issue publish the
school reports Of County Treasurer John
son, made to the Board Of Commissioners,
but they have not yet appeared in It's
columns. We wonder why They are
official papers, approved by the commits
sioners, and are of first-class Importance
to the taxpayers of the county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-07-18

Q. II. Bass,
Druggist.
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Single copies of the FREE PRESS are on
sale al the San Marcos Bookstore, as well
IA At the Office. at 8 cents each.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-07-18

Try our Big Flour. If you do not find
Il the best made your money will be refund
ed H. HARDY & 90.
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OLD NEWSPAPERS 2Octs per 100 at
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We will sell you goods, quality consider
cd, for cash as cheap as they can be bought
cn,the market. H. HARDY q 10.
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S,I on PASSENGER TRAINS.
IOME NEWS
T.o Comics for 1850.

Two Copies for $3.50.
,..,rob as many persons desire to send
copies and n sy T S0 s ., Of Ss
S Ssss p pnrss at Ss.5O-cash in advance.
1...ons not subscribers who may atty
fet t;O,s receive copies of the Face
any UNI w;l, please understand that they\
Pnh ssnt simply as samples, in the hope
ere S. .ho norties addressed may like ~
Nn n aa, sT to favor US with their subscrip-
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v,.sb arrival of flour at MAcllister's.
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Geo. W. Knight, Matchmaker and Jewel
q, aost aide Plaza, San Marcos. nv29
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Double Shovels. Hoes, Sweeps and full
line Of farming implements generally at b.
Hardy & Co.'S.
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BARBED WIRE at reduced prices. II
~ill he to your interest to call on me before
buying. WIN. HiAeSN'
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One hundred cases Of canned goods which
viii be sold cheap for cash by
va" WIN. GIEsEN.
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Every dollars worth of goods that we
sell We guarantee to be just as we represent
.ha,, H. HARDY q Co.
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!, : Tjgbt-running White.

Buy tho Light.running White.
Pure apple vinegar at Steele q Co.'S
r,ssb Graham Flour ut Hardy & Co.
v,.sb arrival of flour OF MAcllister's.
-, . full line of choicest goods for pants
ATOP. Seuburth. the tailor.
Di''' HARDY & Cos.
OLD NEWSPAPERS 2Octs per 100 at
CHS office.
pastrrase for stock ESQ per month. Ap-
ply to r. Petit.
Fresh Lot Big 8 Flour Just in ut
''''A HARDY d Cos.
VENDORS LIEN NOTES for sale at
this Office.
Geo. W. Knight, Matchmaker and Jewel
ar east side Plaza, San Marcos. nv29
Wa mako quality, not quantity our spe-
oalty. n. iiA"D' " wv
Warranty DEEDS and Blank Mortgages
for sale OF this Office.
-. f,ne hundred cases of canned goods which
yill be sold cheap for cash by
W" ~ WIN. GIEsEN.
BARBED WIRE at reduced prices. It
will be to your interest to call on me before
buying. "M' 1il'hN'
Every dollars worth of goods that we
call We guarantee to be just as we represent
chem. n. hAhpf u w.
Double shovels. Hoes, Sweeps and full
line Of farming implements generally at d.
Hardy & Co.'S.
We will sell you goods, quality consider
cd, for cash as cheap as they can be bought
cA.the market. II. HARDY q 10.
Try our Big Flour. If you do not find
1.-THE best made your money will be refund
ad. H. HARDY & Go.
Single copies of the FREE PRESS are on
sale al the San Marcos Bookstore, as well
as at the office. at 5 cents each.
We guarantee the Big s Flour to be the
best in the market. Sold only by
81. HARDY & Co.
"a peculiarly of Hoods Sarsaparilla is
that while it purifies the blood, it imparts
new yigor to every function of the body.
The bos.anly hNnsai and sAsararune Of
Mrs. Taylor ID one of the most popular es-
adjustments of the kind to be found any
where She understands her business thor
oughly. There is no discount on the fare,
while her rates are very reasonable. Give
hsr all and Won will ha satisfied
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WARRANTY DEEDS and Blank Mortgages
fo, aale Mt this office.
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pn,s apple vinegar at Steele q Co.'s.
r...b Graham Flour at Hardy Il Co.
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We mako quality. not quantity our spe-
~. II, HARDY & Go.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-04
SATURDAY IN WASHINGTON.
Alarm Over the Food suppIy-Twenty
In a Room.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The thousands
upon thousands who poured into the city
today by every railroad leading to it found
everything outwardly fair and interesting.
The grand stands were receiving the last
pine planks, and the windows and every
nook and Granny on Pennsylvania avenue
along which the inaugural procession is to
move were simply obliterated behind yards
upon yards of white and blue bunting and
the flags and streamers Of all nations. There
is not a civilized nation on the universe that
is not represented In the decorations. They
are more lavish than ever before
AT one time there was an impression
that the food supply would run out but the
butchers have given positive assurances that
they can slaughter 1000 head of cattle day,
and moreover that they have the cattle on
hand with which to do the business. The
hotels are jammed to the roof, and Marshall
p. Wilder il around complaining tonight
that he is forced to share his room with 20
others, or rather, that the 20 are to share
ding and cots owned by the hotels has run
out, and nearly $1,000 people, 1t is computed,
are sleeping on rented cots and between
rented sheets and under rented blankets, and
laying their tired heads on rented pillow
slips, which the proprietors have mustered
in from the resident upholsterers. Some
of the hotel Aen had to send to Philadel-
facilities But there is no grumbling of any
moment. There are inferential digs at food
stone cold and vegetables partly cooked, but
the interest in the great event Of Monday
seems to top all other matters. One thing
is positively certain: The supply Of liquid
is as ample as the Potomac itself. 1t flows
over the bars with the same steadiness and
precision as the muddy stream drifts down
toward the resting place os the father of his
country. The disgust of some of the south
erners for man who politely yet firmly, re-
fuses ito liquor 20 times day is one of the
truly interesting sights of the many. These
southerners scorn champagne. They call
for good old Kentucky Bourbon-pronounc,
ing the Bourbon 'birbun"-and are prepared
to hold their own against all comers.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-04
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING. at az. 80
a year; If paid In advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation In every
part of the State) for 81 90 per square for first in
sertlon. and 90 cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
Address all communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-04
RiDDLEBERcR RESIGNS.
ForclbIe Drrgged from the Chamber
by the Sergeant Arms.

WASHINGTON, March, Sat about one
o'clock this morning the Senate agreed to
regulate the hours at the naval academy
Resolutions for the continuance of the select
committee on the Pacific roads until their
Indebtedness to the government was settled
were agreed to. The Senate at 3.l3 a. m.
took recess until pm. (when enrolled bills
were signed and till p. m. for general bus
less.
The night session began at s O'Clock.
There was fair attendance of Senators but
many chairs were vacant. The corridors.
notwithstanding the rain were jammed with
people seeking admission into the Thoroughly
packed galleries. The first business tran
sacted was the adoption Of the conference
report on the bill to provide for the allotment
Of lands In severalty to the united Peorias
and Miamis in Indian Territory and the In
dian appropriation bill. Before the report
had been disposed of Mr.. Riddleberger was
on foot endeavoring to interpose a motion to
proceed to executive business. The presid-
ing officer, (Mr Ingalls) took no notice of
him first, but finally recognized him, and put
the motion which was declared lost. Messrs.
Sherman, Jones of Arkansas, Spooner, Cul-
lum, Pasc0, Davis and others were recog-
to move to take up and pass private bills. In
each instance an attempt at objection or in
terruption was made by Riddleberger.
Finally he was notified by the presiding off,
Ger that he would not be recognized furthers
On motion OF Mr.. Frye the Union Pacific
funding bill was recommitted to the select
committee on the Pacific railroad indebted
ness.
Mr.. Riddleberger again made his appear
ance and Informed the presiding officer that
he had just telegraphed to the Governor Of
Virginia his resignation as Senator, because
he could have no recognition from the pre-
siding officer. He was now awaiting an
answer which would relieve him from the
responsibilities of his position. He had
found that Republican Senator from Vir-
| ginia could not be recognized by the Presi-
| dent of the Senate pro tempore. The pre-
| siding officer declared the statement made by
| the Senator from Virginia violation
| Of order. The chair directed the Senator to
| take his seat. Mr.. Riddleberger did not
obey the order and made another attempt to
| speak. The presiding officer said the Sena-
| tor would not be allowed TO proceed further
| without permission of the Senate, which
| must be on a motion made for the purpose.
| Mr.. Riddleberger still remaining standing, the
| presiding officer added: "The sergeant-a at
arms will see that the order Of the chair is
| executed"
HE needinot do that sir" said MI. Riddle
berger, as he took his seat.
In a few minutes he was up again with an
objection to private bill, and attempted to
address the chair. He was directed to take
his seat and refused to do so. He was or
dered under arrest and, resisting, was liter
ally dragged by the sergeant-at-arms from
the chamber to the cloak room.
A recess was taxed until midnight.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-04
MUNICIPAL REPORTS.
TRUANT OFFICER.

Mr.. Charles A. Beale makes the following
report:
Number of visitations upon schools. 506
6 cases of investigation attended to. ..2165
g visiratons on families. s...............1715
:" request of parents or guardians..... 176
I" scholars retured to school without
rcSJ--..... .......................... ll3
Z" committed to school, recorded ar
rest. 50
Z" sentenced to Reform School. 3
90 furnished with clothing, supplied by
Provident Association and other
charitable rces................ 5i7
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-04
MRS. HARRISON AS A HOUSEWIFE.
a Remarkable Quilt OF Patchwork
that She has Planned.
indianapolis Journal I


Mrs. Harrison will be missed in the social
circles in the city. She is one Of the most
cordial of hostesses. To watch her receive
guests whom she has never seen. who walk
in at the ever-open door and introduce
themselves, one would drop the link Of in
PRODUCTION and believe Mrs. Harrison had
known her visitors well before, and all Is
accomplished with so much grace and tact
that not only the newcomer, but the be-
holder Is charmed. Mrs. Harrison Is not a
society star, nor does she aspire to that role !;
and while she can entertain, her habits and
preferences are for domestic life. Many a
time since the rush Of visitors began has she
left work in the kitchen and gone to the par
lor. Her desire to keep her household ar.
rangements running smoothly, and to do her
duty to the public as well. was more wearing
to her than her multiplicity Of household,
church, and social duties had ever been be-
fore, and many solicitous friends feared she
would be seriously Ill before she went to the
White House.
keeping as accomplishments, Mrs. Harrison
Is very accomplished woman. There Is no
branch of housekeeping that she does not
thoroughly understand, and none that she
cannot do IL occasion demands. The arts OF
cooking, picking, and preserving, as well as
sewing, she comprehends. One of her ac-
complishments, which she greatly delights
in, Is painting. She Is skillful artist, and
her painting on china equals the best done
by professionals here. She has studied the
various teachers. She Is as enthusiastic in
her art as can be, and was instrumental in
forming class, of which she was one men,
Der. She did not secure teacher and leave
1t entirely to others to attend to, but, until
her time was so crowded by visitors, she
worked in the studio. She does not intend
to let this pleasure of painting be entirely
neglected while living In Washington, but
among her carefully packed articles are her
accoutrements Of art. She has already
many badges not only Of this campaign, but
those of 1910, which have been sent to Gen.
Harrison and herself to make quilt, not q
crazy patch by any means, but a carefully
arranged souvenir of their experience Of 1888.
All the details of packing for removal have
been arranged by her, and in the intervals
between callers, for notwithstanding the
word was given that callers could not be
received, many have not hesltated to go.
The house will be left In order for Mr.. and
Mrs Harvey Bates, who will take 1t during
their absence. 1t is not the intention Of
either Mrs. Harrison or Mrs Mckee to re-
main away for the entire time, but they have
promised themselves the pleasure Of return
ing many times to the old home which Is so
dear to them; and were it not for the fact
that the whole family accompanies them to
Washington, where they will still be united,
the leaving of the Indianapolis home would
be much sadder one.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-04
Y. N. G. a.
New England Conference OF General
Secretaries.

The fifth annual conference Of New Eng
land General Secretaries will be held In this
city this week. Thursday. Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, March 7th to 10th inclusive.
This win be one Of the most important
gatherings in the interest Of the Young Mems
Christian Association Of our city which has
been held for number Of years. The con
ference will bring the leading Y. NJ. G. A.
workers Of all the New England States 10
our beautiful city. While here they viii be
the guests Of the local association, who, with
the citizens, will do all that can be done 10
make their stay a pleasant and profitable
one. The business sessions OF the eonter-
ence will be held In Y. NJ. c. A. hall. Pub
lie meetings win be held each evening IN the
different churches, notice OF which VIII Dc
given later In the week. A grand time = ex-
pected, and the indications are that there
will be large attendance.
The business sessions Will pc e0nnned
strictly 10 the delegates. but the evening
meetings will be open free TO the public.
Following are some Of the prominent
workers who will be present; Rev. 4. b.
Webb. ID. ID. w. @. Douglas, General Secre-
tary Boston Y. NJ. @. A.; q. $. Avery, Evan
gelfstlc Secretary, and X. M. Armstrong,
State Secretary, Massachusetts and Rhode
Island State Secretary Of Maine. 4. A. Law
renee; ii. s. Conant, Gen. See. Providence.
RI. j. l.. Gordon, State Secretary. Con-
necticut, and 5. G. MeConaughy, Gen. Sec.
Y. M. @. A, Worcester, Mass.
We hope that our people will give the del
egates TO the conference royal welccme.