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Telegram-herald., 1890-07-08

Every sack of LILY WHITE FLOUR
has picture of our mill. None genuine
without it.
VALLEY CRY MILLING Co.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-08

CHICAGO cOEsxr Co.. chicago and New Yorh.
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The Bill to Perpetuate M'Comas.

Mr.. McComas's bill to perpetuate the
late Republican gerrymander IN ONO,
and to prevent the Democrats OF Mary
land from retiring Mr.. McComas TO
private life, has been reported to the
House, and it may possibly be passed,
though we notice with some satisfac-
ton that Mr.. Frank, of Missouri, and
a few other Republicans are afraid that
the kick of Mr.. McComas's blunderbus
will be more destructive than its dis
charge, and Mr.. Frank has made re-
port against it.
The bill has not one single meritorous
feature. Gerrymandering is an improp-
er use of political power, but Congress
is as intensely partisan as any state
Legislature. It is infinitely more par
tisan in its effects than all the Legisla-
lures put together, because some Legis-
latures are Republican and some are
Democratic, and the partisanship OF
one offsets that of another. Taking
the whole country through substantial
iustice results. Mr.. McComas, we are
confident, does not himself believe
that the Fifty-first Congress would
make Congressional districting OF the
States that would be fair to the opposl'
ton.
But while gerrymanding Is bad. Mr.
McComas's bill purports to do nothing
more than to perpetuate the worst fea.
lures of It is simply bill to limit
the redistricting of a State to once In
ten years. When State has been fair
ly districted there is no occasion for the
McComas bill; when the State has beer
unfairly districted the McComas bill
prevents the application of remedy
il for ten years. There Is no good reason
why the Congressional delegation of
State should not have the same politi
cal complexion as the people of th'
State as shown in their Legislature
Consequently, G there is no injustic'
done in allowing each Legislature t.
define the boundaries of Congressiona
districts. s
1t is the greatest impropriety for tn
members Of the Fifty-first Congress t
seek to fix or to change the boundarie
. of their districts. They are nearly al
candidtes for election, and II would b
much more decent for them to let thei
r own district boundaries alone, and leav
their constituents free to re.elect then
/ or not.
The McComas bill would never hav
: been heard from had not the Democrat
carried Ohio last fall. The Republ
8 cans have been controlling 16 out of
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from the seaboard; and the seaboard
transmits the word of the foreign mar
kets.
Because my conviction that there
should be a modification of our tariff
laws, asose principally from an appre-,
citation of the wants of the vast army OF
consumers, comprising our farmers, our
artisans and our workingmen, and be-
cause their condition has led me to pro-
test against present impositions, am
especially glad to see those sections OF
nv fellow countrymen arousing them
selves to the importance of tariff re-
form. Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15
THE OLD PATHFINDER.
Gen. Fremont Made Happy by the
Correction of an Error.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-A most Gu
rious incident illustrative of delay in
correcting official mistakes in the de-
partments at Washington has come to
light as a sequence of the passage OF the
bill placing John G. Fremont upon the
retired list of the army with the rank OF
msjor-general.
The first Republican candidate for the
Presidency is most picturesque pat
riarch, II years old, and has been for
years in circumstances, If not in actual
poverty, at least Strengthened. In l04S,
when lieutenant in the army, he
seized and held with an iron grip the
region which is now the State of Cali
fornia, and no one denies that the ma
ton is indebted to him for that gilded
member of sisterhood. While engaged
in this service Lieut.. Fremont's ac-
counts with the government were left
in such state that he had always been
regarded as an official debtor to the
government to the amount of 1900
and it has been one of the chief sorrows
of Gen. Fremont's later years that he
was unable to square this balance
against him, the record of which was
/ in the office of the Third Auditor OF the
Treasury.
The other day Gen. Fremont callet
at the office of Second Comptroller Gil
kerson, of the Treasury, whose business
it would be to pass upon the balance
against him. The old man in trem
bling tones stated to Col. Gilkerson tina
his financial circumstances are suci
that if his salary as retired major
general were retained to meet this al
legged shortage he would be for SOM
time in actual want. At his request tn
Second Comptroller investigated the &C
counts, and greatly to his surprise dis
covered that instead of Gen. Fremon
being debtor to the United States, tn
government had actually owed him TO
over forty years $2l 900.
The records were perfectly clear an
it was proved beyond dispute tina
through q mistake in bookkeepin
Lieut.. Fremont had been charged witt
$40, 900 for which voucher was on file
and that by another clerical error h
had not been credited with vouche
for $21 900 which he had expended un
der the direction of the War Depart
ment. When Gen. Fremont calle
again to ask Col. Gilkerson whethe
some arrangement might be made
pay his supposed Indebtedness by IN
stallments he was so unprepared for tn
glad news awaiting him that he tainted
Yesterday a warrant for the amour
.. due him was made out, duly approve
, and signed.
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districts, while their majority in the
State amounted to barely 2 per cent.
This was bad enough, but what Messers.
Wickham and McComas and their aid
ers and abettors want is to keep the
Ohio delegation 16 Republicans and 8
Democrats after the popular majority
in the State has passed over to the
Democratic side. Mr.. McComas is
also anxious to prevent any change
in the lines of his district that might
endanger his reelection. This little
bit of personal job is all there is be-
hind these so-calIed anti-gerrymander-
ing bills.-NdtiOnat Democrat.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15
To Taxpayers.

The duplicates are now opened to receive
June tax. Bear in mind you cannot afford to
become delinquent. If you fail to pay your
June tax there will be fifteen per cent added to
it and will have it to pay in December. You
cannot afford to pay fifteen per cent. for si1
months, which you will have to doif you neg,
lect to pay your June tax.
]. O. WALTIlnRE,
3t County Treasurer.
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BOOK NOTICES.

The Art Amateur for May worthily includes the
eleventh year of existence Of this sumptuous pract
cal art magazine, which has now indeed become
necessity in the household; for in no other pupica
ton of the kind is to be found information at once
so valuable and so varied concerning all that re-
lates to amateur art work and the artistic arrange
ment and decoration Of the house me mas.pI nf
her skill in art needlework the son or daughter VINO
desires to cultivate whether as profession OF an
accomplishment, painting, pen drawing, cnarGoai n
or crayon drawing china decorating, wood-carylng,
or brass hammering may here find the means OF DO
ing So without cost it may be said, for the design
which accompany and eluc1date the lnstrucuoHs
given are alone worth much more than the price OF
the magazine containing them. The suppleme nj
pages Of the magazine are especially rich thls
month The two color studies are "a Basket OF
Daffodills" and an extra "Panel Study" OF gold
fnches and flowers the first of set of three Of the
same kind. Subscription, 81 100 year single cop
les, IS cents Montague Marks, Publisher, rs
Union Square, New York.
| Last month we visited Washington through the
pages of Demorest's Family Magazine, ana en-,
joyed the very interesting views OF the exterior o.
| the White House and its surroundings. inns
| month"; In the June number of this popular maga-
zine (which has just arrived), we enter the Execu
| tive Mansion, and are treated to ramble through
its corridors, Its executive and private apartments
We thus participate in the special favor sbewn 70
| Demorest's Magazine, as we are introduced to many
features not usually by the general puDnc' Ihe
Width House has never before been so fuliy ano
| beautifully illustrated; ana the numerous nanusohe
pictures which the article contains including por
traits of "Baby McKee," MRS. Harrison, and the
four generations now residing in the White House
make it especially interesting to the American fatn
| err mother and child. This number also contains
picture Of four Of "mother's darlings" "out for ar
Airing" which is superb water-color, equal IL
design and execution to those selling at high price
at the art stores; "Athletics for Women is also
finely illustrated; and 'The Lady Tramp" will NJ
doubt start many of "Our Girls, off on that health
full exercise for ittells them just what TO do ant
what to wear when doing 1t. All the othe
departments are full to overfowing with entertain
ing and helpful matter, and the stories are partcu
LARRY good, A remarkable 20 cents worth, surely
Published by W. Jennings Demorest, Is East l4tl
Of New York.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15
A Yale Student Missing.

New HAVEN, Conn.,, May 13.--Aus-
tin r. Mendenhall, of Duluth, Minn.,
a member of the Yale Freshmen class,
has been missing since Thursday. He
was in his usual spirits and was we'll
supplied'with money, and no cause for
his departure Is known.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Home Seekers Excursion to the West
and Valley Of Virginia via b. @& o.
April 22nd, and May 10th, the b. q v. VIII
sell tickets to principal pointsi in West, North
west, South, Southwest and via Harper's Fer
ry to the historic valley of Virginia at one fare
for the round trip, good returning thirty
days. For route and tickets apply to ticket
AGENTS of the B. q o. > ~
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Everybody isinvitedto o callonC M.Fisk'
theJ ewelerin Leist's drug store, and have
their iewelry cleaueu and repolished the
same as when new, free of charge. Fine
watch work and hard soldering a speciality.
All work warranted and perfect satlstac-
tion guarantee d or money refunded.
tf T'0-I ON FISK.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15
A Pleasing Sense

OF health and strength renewed and OF the
ease and comfort follows the use of Syrup OF
Figs, as it acts in harmony with nature to
effectually cleanse the system when costive
or bilious. Fer sale in SOC and $1.0O bottles
by all leading druggists. I'm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

few weeks ago }. A. Hill, corresponding
secretary of the Oak Grove Lodge No.
%, Farmers Alliance, near this city,
wrote to President Cleveland, inclosing
a COPY of the declaration of purposes of
the alliance and asked for Mr.. Cleve-
lands views thereon. Following are
copies of Mr.. Hills letter and Mr..
Cleveland's reply:
OAK GROVE LODGE, No. ~,
FARMERS ALLIANCE,
SrEUBENyIILE, o., Mar. 81 1890.
Hon. Grover Cleveland, New York:
SIR-May we presume so far upon
your patience as to ask short note
from YOU In indorsing the principles of
the National Farmers Alliance, Of the
existence of which you are no doubt
aware, and for which we claim share
of the fiattering result in Iowa last fall.
Ienclose our declaration of purposes
for your consideration, and being, as we
undoubtedly are, the living monuments
of the evils ofa prohibitory import du-
ty, politely termed protective tariff
need I add that we look to you as the
champion of our cause and the man
who had the courage to face defeat
rather than stand in any uncertain po-
sition on the greatest issue OF the day.
A few encouraging words from you
will prove wonderful incentive to fur
ther the efforts in behalf of our COM
mon cause-tariff reform.
Very respectfully yours,
J. A. HILL, Corspng Sec'y.
Mr.. Cleveiand's reply was:
March "a, 1890.
J, A. Hill, Corresponding Secretary:
DEAR SIR have received your let
ter, accompanied by copy of the de.
claration Of principles of the Farmers
Alliance. I see nothing in this declar-
alton that cannot be fully indorsed by
anv man who loves his country; who
believes that the object of our govern
ment should be the freedom, prosperity
and happiness of all our people, and
who believes that justice and fairness
to all are necessary conditions to lts
useful administration.
It has always seemed to me that the
farmers of the country are especially
interested in an equitable adjustmen
Of our tariff system. The indifference
thew have shown to the question, an(
the ease with which they have beel
lied away from sober consid Grafton O
their needs and their rights as related
to this subject, have excited my sur
prise.
Struggling as they may, our farmer
must come to be purchasers and con
sumers of numberless things enhanced
in cost by tariff regulations. Surel
they have the right to insist that thi
cost shall not be increased for the pul
pose of collecting unnecessary revenue
or to give undue advantage to domesti
manufacturers. The plea that infan
Industries need the protection whic
, impoverishes the farmer and consume
is, In view Of our national advantage
and the skill and ingenuity of our pee
pie, a hollow pretext.
Struggle as they may, our farmer
, cannot escape the conditions which fl
the price of what they produce, and az
. cording to the rates which prevail |
foreign markets flooded with the con
8 petition of countries enjoying fret
! exchange of trade than we. The plaus
: BILE presentation of the blessings Of
a home market should not deceive oil
pressed and impoverished agricultu
lists. There is no market for thel
d which does not take its instruction
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GERMAN BAPTIST BRETHERN.

Annual Meetings at Pertle Springs,
Mo-, and North Manchester, Ind,
May Esd to 3Oth. 1890.
For the annual meetings of the German
Baptist Brethren, to be held at Pertle Springs,
NO., and North Manchester, Ind. May 93d to
3oth, the Wabash Railroad will sell round trip
tickets from all points on its line at half fare
Tickets will be on sale May 18th to 9th in
cluding June 20, 1890. For tickets and all de-
sired information, call on or address nearest
Wabash ticket agent. 3t
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MAMBRIN0 BLACKWooD

Is coal black, foaled July 18th, 1884, 1872 hands
high, sired by Major vileyhe by Mambrino Patchen,
rs, with 81 with record better than 80; second dam
by Blackwood, record 2:33 at years old by Alexan-
der's Norman sire Of Lulu 2:l5H, dam by Nam :
brino Chief, third dam by Bayard by Pilot, Jr dam
by Bay York, second dam by Vermont Blackhawk.
Baya-d Is the sire Of Emma-record 2:221a, and
Bliss Q :2l and half brother to the dam of Maud
2;l0h, Nutwood 2:18A, Hylas 2:34l and great
many others. Breeders wishing to get good stock
will do we'll to see my horses. Service fee $l0
Mares not proving In foal can return next season.
providing own the horses. These horses will
stand at my barn except on Tuesdays and Satur-
days when they will stand at John n aims barn, in
Napoleon. GEO. BOWERMAN, owner.
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Lamps of all Kinds.

A large and fine stock of lamps, hanging
stand, bracket, etc., can be found at Brad
ley's. The best stock in town and at prices
never heard of before. u
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Dress Making.

Mrs. A. E. Mann, over Stockman'sgrocery,
has lust received her new Paris Fashions OF
all the magnificent styles. Ladies, please
call and see them. Dresses made to order
and warranted to fit. u.
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Notice..

All those persons knowing themselves in
debted to me are requested to make settle
ment by the first of June, 1880, as after that
date all unsettled accounts will be left for
collection with Justice.
a. Dr.. ]. B. THOMPSON.
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Notice..

NAPOLEON, O., March 1st, 1880.
After this date wood and coal will be strict
ly cash when ordered, or before unloaded.
I'M VIM. SAMsE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15
Veal Calves Wanted .

We want 1000 veal calves, 4 to IL weeks
old. for which we will pay the highest market
rice. We will buy them either by weight or
nar head. If you have good calf don't sell
It till you see us, as we will give Toledo prices
tol te soo0 '''0'> PoHLMAN BRos.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

"Mellin's Food and I are old friends,
it having fulfilled all the conditions de-
manded of it at my hands," is the tes-
timony of a we'll known physician.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Stop at the hardware store of h. Q. Grosch-
ner and examine the new process gasoline
stove; no generator, no lighting cup, there
fore no smoke, smell or delay in starting. Ct
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

The finest and largest stock of piece goods
can he found at the store of Geo. Hahn, the
old reliable clothier. Good fits or no sale,
and STYLES guaranteed.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Go to H. G. Groschner and see the new
corn cultivator for 1890. It's dandy, also
agent for the McCormic Binder and Mower
the best in the world. OF
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Billy Sheffield, of Deshler, Ohio, is first
class workman. We recommend him to out
readers as an honest man and blacksmith:
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15
Teas! :! Teas !!

The first pickings of new crop of Teas
lust received at Bradley's. For quality and
flavor these teas cannot be beat, and tn
price is guaranteed. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Young man, if you wish to secure stylish
suit of spring clothes leave your order with
Henry Meyer, of the Eagle Clothing House.
Fits guaranteed and prices low. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Go to George johnson for fine carts and
buggies. Cheapest place in Napoleon one
door North of Miller House. II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15
Census-Taking in the Future.

Census-Taker In 1875, to old lady
"Your age, pleasem &c.,,
"Ninety." ....
"Place of birthw
"Ohio."
"Mother of presidents?"
"One.n
"Kissed by Gen. Sherman"
"Twice. ."-LJe.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Money for sale-loans at @ to per
cent, according to amount and Sc
curity. Campbell s. VanCampen.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Voigt & Hillabold, in Holgate, have an ex-
cellent stock of iewelry. They also do re-
pairing on short notice. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15
EXCURSION to warreusburg, Mo.

Excursion to Warrensburg, MO.
The Baltimore and Ohio R. R. Co., will sell
excursion tickets to Warrensburg, Mo-, at
rate Of one fare for the roundtrip on account
annual meeting of German Baptists. Tickets
will be sold May 18th to 9th inclusive and
valid for return passage to June 26th, inclu.
sive. For tickets and further information
-.clI on a. A. q. agents. 2t
liz ii. lsE A. 49,, Al n I vaas
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Four kinds of pickle pork at the Pori
House at from six to nine cents per Id. 3
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15
For Sale.

A house and three lots in South Napoleon
Tor sale cheap. Enquire Of George Long
South Napoleon. E4 SsS
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

L,R. siford's City Tonsorial Parlors,
Bitter Block.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

For the latest styles of wall paper call al
the store of F. H. Voigt, Holgate. New
styles cheap. VI
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Ask for the High Life Cigar at W. Spen-
ler's.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Ladies clean your kid gloves with the Math
or Glove Cleaner. For sale only by Shoema-
ker Bros. nov 7, 89-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

For the most reliable seeds of all kinds in
bulk, 90 to Bradley's. u
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Notice Of Appointment

Estate of Samuel Davis, Deceased.
VNHE undersigned has been appointed and quail
1 fed as Executor of the estate of Samuel Davis,
late Of Henry county, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this 22d day Of April, A. d, 1890
~ GILBERT DAVIS.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Don't buy hat until you have looked over
the stock of Henry Meyer at the Eagle Cloth
ing House. u
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Probate Notice.

~. Probate Notice.
NOTICE Is hereby given, that George Hahn,
IN as administrators os the estate OF Anton ahn
deceased, has iled first account of his admins
tration. whi h win pc for hesring and settlement
- -. -. -. M. DoNNELLY,
Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15
BLACK PRINCE
GREEN MOUNTAIN BOY

Will make the season together as follows: Com
mencing April 14th, 1890, and en- ding July 1st:
Mondays and Saturdays at home, In Skunk.
Tuesday at West Hope. Wednesdays a. Mcclure
Thursdays at Malnta. Fridays at Grellton.
TERMS Times are hard, consequently these
horses will stand for $500.
Any mare bred and being sound must have
sound colt or no pay Where parties are not respon-
sible the colts will be held for pay wherever found
M ares must be returned regular to the horse.
DESCRIPTION Prince is Jet black with ore
white foot behind and star in the forehead, stands
is Il, and weighs between 1850 and 1900 pounds is
of good cheerful disposition, easy managed and is
very sure foal getter
GREEN MOUNTAIN BOY.
Is bay--no white; stands 1892, weighs 12CO
pounds, is round bodied, heavy muscles, high car
rage ana makes gentlenan's road horse US well as
general purpose horse, and is an extra traveller
| he being second to none on twelve hours drive.
PEDIGREE - Black Prince is cross between
| Clyde and Blackhawk, running back to London Tom
on the Clyde and to Long Island Black-hawk on the
| Morgan. Green Mountain Boy is . Morgan through
out. running directly back to Old Green Mountain
Remember, the Morgan horse stands to-day as ever
with few equals and no suDeriors.
GEORGE SPENCER,
April 105t Owner and Groom.
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THE NORTHWEST
New Advertisements.

Saur & Balsley-Local.
IL Clark-NOtice to oonrcators.
p Bostelman-Local.
Prof L j Tucker-Local.
Variety Store-Local.
Jas Geary-Local.
M Donnelly-Prodate Notice.
Susannah Heacock-Legal Notice.
ii Rohrs-Sale Of Claims.
Mrs Frease-Local.
ER Cowdrick.-Ins Ad.
Horn & Norden DRY Goods.
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Free to All.

VIM. F. Binzley, Dentist.
Rooms over Humphreys Drug Store.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-15

Money to Loan at 9 and z percent
M. KNUPP, Napoleon o.
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GROVER CLEvELAND's VIEWS
Upon the Declaration of Purposes OF
the Farmers Alliance-A Ringing
Letter to the Farmers Upon the
Home Market Fallacy.

P1TTsBuRG, May 1O.-A Steubenville,
O., special to the Pittsburg Post says: A
few weeks ago J. A. Hill, corresponding
secretary of the Oak Grove Lodge No.
%, Farmers Alliance, near this city,
wrote to President Cleveland, inclosing
a copy of the declaration of purposes of
the alliance and asked for Mr.. Cleve-
lands views thereon. Following are
copies of Mr.. Hill's letter and Mr..
Cleveland's reply: