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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.
coId- ,Ic,l,l Pianos and Organs.

GnId- Medal Pianos and Organs.
Both the Whoelock Pianos and the VIII
cox 4 White Organs received gold medals
at the late Exposition. Messrs. Hume
Minor & Co. have some beautiful STYLES OF
these celebrated gold-medal instruments,
made specially for the holidays. which they
nre selling at reduced prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

Nlayor Ellyson returned to the city this
moynino. At 10 o'clock he viii take the
Professors and students Of the Medical
COLLEGE of Virginia aud Of Richmond Col;
lege on an excursion 10 the monitors and
Dutch Gap. Returning, the, party will
Stop nj Warwick Park for lunch and recre-
.fs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

The demand Is very great at this time 10 rox
clothing. bed-ciothing, and shoes. Ine
once everything that can be spared FROM
their stores. az large families among
The poor are suffering for these articles.
Contributions ~ money or clothing can
be sent 10 the following ladies Mrs. \. I.
Stokes, No. IS east franklin: Hrs: John
Addison. sg2 Park ayenue; Mrs. j; H. Clai.
borne. si2 east Leigh; Mrs: q. Gincfd. loi
south Elm: Mrs. John B. Wilson. llS west
Grace: Mrs Greer, 80 east Clay: mrs. IA
leigh Colston 703 east Franklin; ana hrs:
s. Craddock. matron City Mission. ios
north Fourteenth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
spECtALIfEs

on which | was awarded Fir-, Premium At ihs
virginia Agricultural aud Mechanical EIposi-
ton
Superior Frult-Cakc, . 20 ~ cent, per pound
Three pounds OF POund-Cako for g.
Citfon-Cake. 30 cents per pound.
White Almond Cake. - cents per pound.
Lady-Cake. 20 cents per pound.
Ornamental Cakes Of best qusli,y always on
hand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

Families who use oil should keep in mind thss
she light and dangerous products Of petroleum
Will Cften give clear and brilliant light; hsy
should also remember tha, better lisn, Is fur
nished by PRArr's ASTRAL OIL a, 'rinins al
ditionsi cost with the advantage Of so~oluss
safety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
An Urgent Deficiency Bill.

WASHINGTON, December iS.-The De-
iciency subcommittee of the Appropria-
tious Committee began its work to-day by
preparing an urgent deficiency bill to meet
a deficiency OF about $i5o,0oo in the Gov
ernment Printing Office and for SS50.0oo
for printing needed by the Census Once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
Richmond Theatre.

Roland Reed. the comedian, pays Rich
mond another visit on Tuesday nett, the
18th instant. Ia his particular characteri-
cations it can be said that he L. preeminent
aud always caters to the highest tastes Tor
comedy.
Seats on sale Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
w. &. ROWE.


sir. $. S.P. P4ttesou. counsel for w. f..
Pow. Yesterday informed Judge Witt, Of
tlc Hu.iiuss Court, that his client was too
unwDll o. bee tried during tue present term
o. tao court, his physical condition being
worse taau for some time past
motion was made for continuance
u..il the February term. Judge Witt re-
fused t9 90 Tins until Mr.. Bowes bail-bond
l.i been removed. Yesterday afternoon
SIR. John uunter. Jr., whose name Bowe
r alleged o. have forged, again became
surety loI Bowc's appearance III the sum OF
$1,000.
l4e c,ntinuauce viii probably be grant
e. f.-lrr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

Mr.. Edward A. Davis, former resident
Of this city. died in Washington Yesterday
morning. and his brother, Mr.. George Is.
Davis. left for the national capital yester-
day afternoon to accompany the remains
10 l1s cifv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

Before Senator George, of Mississippi,
started TO Washington to attend the se5-
sion of Congress he joined the Baptist
church.
Do you suffer from scrofuls, salt-rheum,
or other humors? Take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, the great blood-puriier; 100 doses
one dollar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
Resignation ofJudge Gooch.

Governor Lee Yesterday received the
resignation Of Judge William ). GoOch, OF
the County Court of Louisa.
Judge Gooch contemplateS changing ms
residence 10 some other locality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

The weather has been disacre,ably warm
for several days: in fact, the winter 80 far
has been plcntifully lacking in freshness,
though much cooler weather Is reported al
Chicago and may be expected here shortly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
thristmasi Christmssli

FHIIsTflH~ : Y IFINFIIEH" :
H. ". NOEsrA.
Confcctloner aud Baker,
III eest Main street
our Christmas pricos are a. follows:
Plain Mixed Csndies - cents per pounds
pounds Tor 81.
Frnnch MiHci Candies, - cents per p0nnd-S
pounds Tor VI.
Fine Bon Bons. - 20 30 cents por pound.
Nsillard0 Chocolate Drops. - conts per pound
Freuch Conserye, sj cents per pound.
Fresh Mixed Nuts, ~ cents per pound--'
pounds for g.
Raisins, Figs, Cl'ron. Bananas, Oranges, snf
Malaga Grapes worry low.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

Govornor-elect p. W Mckinney visited
the Executive Mansion Yesterday morning
and spent some time with Governor Lee.
He was still at the Exchange Hotel last
night, but expects to leave for home this
lDl.nlILlr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
Gensrors words from uaion Onoer.

Colonel J. Bell Bigger Is in receipt of q
letter from General II. II. Wright, of Iowa,
veteran Of the Union army who stiii
wears his uniform Of blue. an old man held
in high esteem in the Hawkeye State. lie
AZ Republican ia politics, and writes as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
PhiiIin,' Dige.fibie Cocoa.

Unlike other cocoas or chocolates. I, IA nos
greasy. AMI though containing sll the nutriment
OF tho richest cocoa bean, II IL 20 prepared that
II will not disturb digestion ani MAKES . deh-
cta.ts q. t.la drink
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
Hcnrico County Court.

This court was IN session for a short
while Yesterday, but no cases were tired:
4 civil case was set for hearing, but one ot
the witnesses being absent 1t had to be
continued
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

For CoUGHs AND THROAT DISORDERS rss
BRowNs BRONCHIAL TEOcnEs.-" nsyo nsver
changed my mlnd respecting them, except
think better of that which began th'ating relt
oLn-aer. Henry Ward BsscAer. Sold only in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
McGnIC CnihoIic Union.

At the meeting to be held Monday eve
ming the committee appointed to make ar
raucements for the proposed reception by
the union TO its lady friends Will submit
their report. and hnal action wall be taken
in the Innffnr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

"Lxg" GALLERY. Mala ani Tenth s,rre,s
Best Pictures. card Photographs, oOc. for sir.
Cabinet Pictures. $50 for twelve Lovely PIC
lures. all sizes. Largo collection Of Photographs
Of Confederate Occers. Noted Scenes. rsis-
.,Il.r o..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
sullivan to Fight Jackson.

BosTos, MASS. December 13.-The meet
ing between Sullivan and Jackson at the
California Athletic Club within five months
for purse of $4,000 Is now assured,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

The Pawnbrokcr'S sal"
AZ MayO's auctiOn-rooms Monday, Decem-
bcr 18th. will positively embrace me large>.
collection of diamonds. Watches &c. ever
held in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
,,,.o.a y,oi,,yc from Justice.

Henry Barnes, a young white man. was
arrested Yesterday evening by Sergeants
Tomlinson and Shinberger, charged WIN
being q fugitive from justice from ROCKY
Mnnnf n O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

No Christmas aud Sew-Ycar'e table should os
without a bottle Of AsGosTUsA BuTEss. tbs
world-renowned appetizer Of exquisite Favor.
Beware oi counterfel,s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
rNHE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE


l. or THE NURSERY.
The following Is an exfsast from . letter writ
ten 10 mo Ssrmaa Reformed Asssssss~. ~ Cham.
Dersburgh, Penn:
A BENEfACTREsS
Just open the door for her. and MrN wmsiov
will prove The American Florence Nightingale
Of the Nursery. OF ths We are - surc that ws
will teach oar ~susy" to say. "a blessing On
Mira winsiows Tor helping her 10 survive aud
escape tho gripping, eolcking, aud teething
Siege. MRS. wINsLoWS SOOTHING SYRUP
relieves the child from pain and eures dys.
entsry and diarhsa II sofssus the gumA re-
duees Inflammation. cures wind-oolic. and csr.
ries tho tnfaat safely through tho sssshins ps-
riod. nperforras proclsely what Il profcssss =
perform. every part Of it-nethins ieA We
have never seen Mrs. winslov-know her only
through the preparation u hsr ~soosAinG
Syrup for Children rssshlns.s u - hnd -
power We would make her, - - \. pAyu6ona
sasioar 70 The Infant racA eold ~ I'll dEuo
gissA ~ cents botuA NloSoA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

We would not hesitate 20 advise the
use of 4. b. G. remedies for any blood
f4tuf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

when Baby WAS sick, W. gave her Castor'a
When she was a Child, she cried for Css,ori$
when she became siss. she chung 10 caaora-
when she hai Children, she gave them CasiorIA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

Fine Desert. AZ Noe>ta's
FREsH EVERY DAY.
Home Made Mince Pos,
Uome-Made Meringue Pics,
cream Purs,
Pastry Puns,
pat,iea.
charlotte Russo,
Jeuny .inis,
Wine jelly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14
Children Cry for PitchD's CastorIa.

Too many people have been cured by A'
b & remedies 10 now doubt them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

Fireworks "a low a. the lowest
Christmas Ornaments ia great variety.
lce-Cream OF sll imaginable navors and all
.hepes and styles manufal iuroi of Al pure
cream.
Give US a call and oblige yours truly.
H. ". MoxsrA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

FIGS, Dates. Nuts. Fruits forelgn and domss-
tic) al bottom prices. II. W. hossrA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

FIREWORKS very low a, NoEsris, III east
Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

FonA DIsoRDERED LIVER try BrrcHAxs
Pills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-14

Attend the Pawnbrcker's Sale
al Mayo's auction-rooms Monday. Decem-
ber 10th. Many valuable articles will be
sold without limit or reserve.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26
THE LATEST.

The latest campaign document that il
being extensively circulated from mouth
to mouth is that Geo. w Cross, candidate
for register Of deeds, docs all his trading
in Ellis and lives in the east part of the
county.
This is the worst thing We have heard
about Cross, unless it be the statement
that he is granger.
We can't answer these allegations and
don't purpose trying. Gross ought to
have more sense than to live in tho east
part of the county and aspire to an Office.
Why doesn't he live in Wa-Keeney2
What right has q man who doesn't do
his trading in Wa-Keeney to ask for an
Office? What right has he to trade in
Ellis when Wa-Keeney is only about six
teen miles further? What right has such
a man to live anyway,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26

THERE seems to have been construc.
ton, other than We intended, placed upon
an article in our last issue, portion OF
which was only intended az q pleasantly,
and referring to NJ. w. Mccoy Democratic
nominee for register of deeds. The arti-
Gle alluded to was written in haste and
We can now see that it might do Mr..
Mccoy great injustice in communities
where he is not 90 we'll known as in Wa
keeney township. To set the matter at
rest We wish to state, and to state it a
emphatically as possible, that We had no
intention of rejecting upon Mr.. McCoy's
honesty or ability in the least. We have
Known him for several years and have
always found him to be the soul OF honor
and We know that 90 far as his capacity
10 concerned, to gil the Office to which he
aspires, it will not be questioned BY any
one. In brief. Mccoy is one Of Treeo
county's best mon, and honored the party
when be accepted the nomination. We
make these statements, not to recant any
thing We may have said heretofore, but
because We were, evidently, misunder-
stood. In this connection, and in advance
Of the asking, We wish to cay, that 90 far
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26

as We know them, all the nominees for
county officers are good men and We do not
intend to conduct this campaign by max.
ing personal attacks upon tho candidates
unless in our Judgment, after an investi-
CATION, We think the facts fully warrant
it. It isn't right and it doesn't pay. Two
eogent reasons, certainly, and, besides, We
have better arguments and better reasons
to suggest to Republicans why they
should vote the Republican ticket.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26
ENTIRELY TOO DIAPHANOUS.


Our readers will remember that few
months since the Tribune with q great
flourish of trumpets announced its will
ingness and entire readiness to annihilate,
as it were, the county commissioners,
county clerk. ETC., because they had re-
ceived unlawful fees for their services.
The county treasurer was also attacked
at the same time for receiving greater
salary than allowed by law. Our read
ers will also remember how suddenly
these attacks ceased when the decision of
the supreme court was published bearing
upon the very points raised by the 7irs6-
mne.
Col. W. 8. Tlton, at that time editor Of
the WORLD, after thorough and careful
examination of the authorities, admitted
that there was variance between the
supreme court of Kansas and the editor
of the Tribune. In other words the
supreme court and the Tribune did not
concur. In fact all, who took the pains
to investigate, regardless of any political
feeling or prejudice, were convinced that
the statements made by the Tribune were
incorrect. We do not charge that the
Tribune was actuated by malice in max
ing the charges alluded to, but We do
say that if it had admitted that it was
mistaken in the same public manner that
it made the charges it would at least have
received the credit Of having been actu.
ated by good motives and tho old adage,
"Wise men are sometimes mistaken"
would again have been verified. But the
Tribune did not take this course. Al
though driven to the wall it would not
admit publicly that it had been mistaken
and now, after lapse of several months
and on the eve of an election it revives
the same statements, in part, and reiter- |
ates them as emphatically as before, and
we presume, doubtless expects some one
to believe them. Merely q campaign
document and not q formidable one at |
that Bro. Hotchkiss your remarks are |
entirely too diaphanous.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26

REPUBLICANS will remember that two
years ago the Republican candidate for
sheriff was slaughtered and all on account
of campaign canards issued and circu.
lated just before tho election. A great
many Republicans believing these state
ments to be true. voted against the nomi-
nee under the impression that they were
supporting candidate who occupied a
high moral plane, paragon Of every
excellence and virtue from a moral, as
well as political standpoint. The Re-
publican party being composed Of the
progressive element, demands that their
candidates be men of clean records and
irreproachable character and hence, in Or
der to carry out their designs, Democrats
assume these virtues, for the occasion
only, and lift up their hands in holy hor-
ror at some manufactured 10y them
selves statement, a creature entirely of
the imagination, and, acting upon pre-
concerted plan, not only succeed in max
ing themselves believe it, but, strange
to relate, succeed in making some Repub-
licans believe it also, and thus make it
possible to elect Democrat. These are
the facts with reference to the election of
a De mocratic sheriff two years ago and
Democrats are not yet through laugh
ing at the way they "pulled the wool over
the eyes of the Republican voters, To.
day there is not Republican in tho
county who voted against the nominee,
who is not sorry for it and who does not
now realize how badly he was deluded
and imposed upon. We opine that the
events and results of two years ago are
too fresh in the minds of the Republican
party to work such schemes successfully
at this time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26

HE Democratic managers have met
and decided upon a still hunt as the bet.
tor way to conduct their campaign. Their
idea Is to publish lot Of stuff which they
know will not be believed, and which they
don't e1pectto be believed, merely for the
purpose Of diverting attention from their
plan OF still hunt. In other words they
think they can keep the Republicans busy
in answering their newspaper charges
while they work the county from house
to house and retail lot OF stuff, which
the Republican candidates can have NO
opportunity to answer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26

KANSAS Republicanism favors every
measurethat protects and favors the home,
favors education of the masses, extension
OF trade, protection of American indus
dustries, fair vote and fair count at
every poll in the nation, pensions to every
disabled and worthy union soldier, and,
in short, fayors the increased prosperity
OF the whole country. Ask yourself, does
the Democratic party stand on this kind
OF q platform?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26

TIN man who is not called liar, thiel
and rascal these days is to be pitied. He
amounts to nothing.-Saisa Rsbs6Goas.
That may be the CUSTOM Of politicians in
these degenerate days but We purpose
setting better example in Trego county,
II candidate actually is thief. q liar OF
rascal on general principles the public
ought to know it. and reputable paper
should not hesitate moment to give the
facts publicity: But it is entirely wrong
and never pays to resort to Islander in or
der to accomplish the defeat of some
rival candidate. We believe in honesty
in politics the same as in business,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26
Wa-Keerey Township Caucus

Wa-Keerey Township Caucus.
The Republicans of Wa-Keeney town.
ship will hold their township caucus at
the court house in Wa-Keeney, Kansas,
on Saturday, Oct. 26, at o'clock P. NJ,
for the purpose of placing in nomination
the following township officers: One
trustee, one clerk, one treasurer, two
constables, one justice of the peace, one
road overseer in each road district in the
county. J. L. Brown,
w. B. KELLY,
E. ID. WHEELER.
Committee.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26

CONSISTENCY THOU ART A JEWEL.
During the four years of Grover Cleve-
lands reign. and up to the present time,
the Tribune has received hundreds of dol
lars for publishing final proof notices
and 80 far as We are advised there has
never been a word said rejecting up
on the right Of the Democratic pa
per Of Trego county to have and re-
ceive this patronage. ITO the victors
belong the spoils" was the motto of the
Tribune, and Of the register of the q. 8.
land Office. Other papers in the county
would have published the notices for less
money, but were not given an opportun-
ity. We think this was as it should be,
and we admire and respect w. G. L. Beard
for his action in the premises. There is
not Republican much less Democrat
in the whole district that would find any
fault. The Tribune has already publish.
ed two-thirds or more of all the notices to
be published in Trego county and no
competition allowed. Again, since Sheriff
Hogan has been in Office, the Tri6xse
has published every notice, at full-legal
rates and without competition allowed,
that was at the disposal Of the sheriff.
No one has ever found any fault either
with the sheriff or the Tribune on this
account 1t was only right. It belonged
to the Tribune.
What We object to is the inconsistency
Of the z,,6xse in making war upon our
county commissioners and county clerk,
because they have been supposed, hereto
fore to favor the Republican papers Of
this county with their patronage. We
use the term supposed" advisedly for it
is an open question If the privilege Of do
ing several hundred dollars worth of
work for nothing is privilege greatly
10 be sought after.
We mention these things ct this time
Tor the reason that tho animus of all the
attacks upon the county commissioners
and county clerk Is due to the fact that |
he county officers have, under an order
BY the commissioners, been allowed to |
purchase their Office stationery whore |
hey desired and, being Republicans,
,lected on Republican ticket, have seen
proper to hestow these small favors |
lpon . Republican paper. Sheriff
Hogan, being . Democratic, having his
ltationsry printed at the Tribune office.
The county clerk has no patronage to
,estow and If the zy.6xxe had understood
his there would have no varfare vnaed
lgainst him.
Be consistent Bro. Hotchkiss and abide
our time When the Democracy rule
. Trego county you will have it all and
tfaA rates and the WORLD will say amen. |
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26

SINCE the present county clerk has
been in Office both Logan and Wallace
counties were attached to Trego county
for judicial purposes. the same IS Coll
yer or Ogallah townships, and were count
ed lust the same in estimating the popula-
ton. Wallace county was detached last
spring. The opposition seems to have
overlooked this fact or perhaps were not
aware of it or they would not have said 80
confdently"Ask the county clerk the pop
ulation of Trego county" Again, outside
of transfer fees, which are not included
in the section relating to fees, and which
belongs to the county clerk absolutely,
and school land fees which the county
has nothing to do with, but are paid by
the state, Except fling and approving
bond given by purchaserl the fees re-
ceived by county clerk from all sources
the past year will not amount to twenty
five dollars. Ask the clerk to show you
whether this is true or not There has
only been thres tracts Of school land sold
since the present clerk has been in Office.
Take no mans word for these statements
but, if you are doubling, 60 and examine
the records for yourselves. See what the
population of Trego county, with other
counties attached, was in 1886 and up to
the spring of 1889. then examine the
records and see what has been the salary
Of the county clerk for those years. What
will be attempted next is certainly diff
cult to conjecture and wehold our breath.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26

WE receive about hundred exchanges,
more or less, and have discovered that in
almost every instance the outs, (that
means the Democratsl in the different
counties, are alleging frauds, steals, rings,
ETC., al fnfnitHm. It is their principal
stock in trade. Such campaign docu-
ment, apce written and stereotyped, will do
for future ages.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-26
Republican Central Committee
Meeting,

There will be meeting Of the Trego
County Republican Central Committee
at the court house in Wa-Keeney, Kan,
Saturday, Oct. 26, 1889, at o'clock P. NJ,
for the purpose of completing the organ
ization and transacting other important
business. The members of the committee
from the several townships are earnestly
requested to be present, as this will be the
only meeting Of the committee before
election, s. B, Cow1cK,
Chairman.