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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
LAST DAY OF THE CONVENTION.
w. c. T. A. Vote Down Resolutions Coz
cerning Fair Sunday Opening.

ErEcIAL TELEGRAM To THE DISPATCH:
INDIANA. Pa, October 24-The first annual
session of the Women's Christian Temperance
Alliance of the State of PENNSYLVANIA adj
journed this afternoon, after fixing West
Chester, and the present mbnth of 1891, as the
place and time of the next annual meeting. At
to-day's session, department work reports were
read by the Superintendent of Evangelical
Work, and the State and County Fairs repre-
sentation, III the mex. convention, was fixed at
two members for each auxiliary alliance and
one additional representation for each 100 pay
ing members.
Resolutions introdu ced in regard to the open.
ing of the Worlds Fair at Chicago on Sunday,
and condemning the Louisiana Lottery. were
discussed and voted down. A resolution was
passed asking the State Legislature to pass
more stringent laws regulating the sale of
liquors by druggists. The alliance emblem
adopted is a small white looped cord to be
worn on the corsage OF shoulder. When the
final benediction was bestowed this afternoon,
the members of the alliance convention EN-.
braced each other, and congratulations were
bestowed on the President and other State
officials. The national convention of the alli-
ance will meet next month. and PIttsburg will
undoubtedly be selected as the place of meet
ing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

LEXINGTON, October 24-Following were the
results of the races here to-day:
First race, four furlongs-Houston first Orien-
tai second. Silver Lii ght third. Time :54k.
Second race, three-quarter mile heats-Meckie
first outlook second, Josie NJ distanced.
Time, l:2Gs.
Third race, four furlongs-Mattie Alien first
Ou5cry second. Palmetto third. Time, $40.
Fourth race, mile and observation-disclosures
FIRST, Eli second. Tenacity third. Time I:55%
Fifth race, six furlongs-rom Mackin first
Penny Royal second, Yale 81 third. No time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Another Record Gone.

INDEPENDENCE, Ia, October 24.-Hamlin's
team, Belle Hamlin and Justina, were sent to
bea 2:l5. the worlds record held By them. and
made 1t ia 2ISlZ. The day was cold and rainy.
Had tie weather been favorable, 2:l2 would
would have been an easy mark. They will
starr again Monday.
Tie pair were driven by their owner. C. ]
Ham in. who. after scoring. sent them off like
AZ arrow from bow. The first quarter was
reached in S213 seconds the half in l:O41S. the
tHlrd quarter In 1882 and the mile in 2:l31<
" hen the time was announced, there was tre-
mendous cheering. Mr.. Hamlin was called
ntO the stand and given a genuine ovation
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Social Chatter.

A RECEPTION was given last evening in the
Third Presbyterian Church in honor of the
eighth anniversary of Rev DR.. Cowan's pastor.
ate of the church. From to 10 congratulations
and compliments were in order. with a goodly
amount of handshaking
THE smithfeld Club gave its first reception
Of the reason last evening in Cyclorama Hall,
and was cougratulating itself collectively and
individually upon the success the entire even.
ing while dancing to the strains Of excellent
music and enjoying delicious repast.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
Incoming Ocean Steamships Threatened by
a Storm.

a Storm.
PREPARED FOR THE DIsPArcH.1
The storm increased in violence on Thursday
night because of the resistance of the high
pressure over the North Atlantic, which in
creased the barometric gradient and rotary
velocity and at the same time prevented rapid
advance of the center. At 8 A. M. to-day the
center was just off the New Jersey coast and
passed over New York City about 10
A. M. when the barometer rose slightly
and by noon the wind was fuctuating
etween north and northwest, becoming
steady from the latter quarter in the
afternoon. Heavy rain continued to fall in the
New England States. with snow in Vermont
and light rain in the Middle Atlantic States
and the lower lake region. Elsewhere over the
country the weather was generally fair.
1t was slightly cooler in all the
States west of the Alleghenies with
temperatures generally below freezing in
the Northwest. The storm is travelling north
.eastin the ocean steamship path, and will be
dangerous to incoming vessels. Dense fog pre-
vailed all along the coast throughout the day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
LOCAL ITEMS. LIMITED.

Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.
CHIEF ELLIOT had an applica ion yesterday
from a woman to pay the freight on a consign.
ment of household goods from Cumberland
Nd. to point on the West Penn road. to
which place the woman was moving. The Chief
admired the lady's cheek, but was compelled
to refuse her request.
The Police Committee of Allegheny met
last night and instructed the subcommittee to
purchase two horses for the patrol service.
The horses have already been selected and
will cost $3.50 each.
The publishers of the United Presbyteridn
yesterday waived hearing on the charge OF
criminal libel, preferred by Harry Williams,
and gave bail for court.
THE members of the Allegheny police force
are to be furnished with new maces, present
from the Police Committee. The new clubs ar.
rived yesterday.
The elephant for Schenley Park, to be pre-.
sented by Mrs. Gusky, has arrived in New
York and will be here next week.
MARY STREAR, of Pbillipsburg, is in the
city looking for Thomas Collins, a coal miner,
who promised to marry her.
THE County Commissioners will to-day open
bids for the work of sodding the space about
the Court House.
A FALSE alarm was sent in from box rs, Al
legheny, last night about o'clock.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Results at Washington

WASHINGTON October A-Following were
the results of Uo-day's racing here:
First race. six furlongs-Busteed first Waiter.
sou second, Geneveye third. Time, 1913.
Second race, one mile-Balieyhoo trst, Mohican
second. Manowlin Colt third. Time, las.
Third race, mile and a furlong-Vtvid first Tan
per second. Prather third. Tine 2:C2
Fourth race, six fuTlongs-Shotover nrsL Rustic
second, Coidstream third, Time, l:19h
Fifth race, about two miles-McKenzie first
Killarney second, Zangbar third. Time 4:O2.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
A Happy Homecoming.

A very ENJOYABLE reception was rendered
Rev. Nevin Woodside aud family, at their
residence, q Granville street. last evening
Rev Dr. Woodside. who is pastor of the Re-
formed Presbyterian Church, on Grant street.
has with his family been travelling in Europe
for some months. and arriving home yesterday.
were rendered a reception in graceful acknowl-
edgement Of their Homecoming.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
: Sporting Notes.

FOOTBALL match at Exposition Park this alter'
noon.
WEST END-Priddy won the last match race be-
| tween himself and McClelland.
THERE are again strong hopes of the speedy
termination of the baseball huinbug.
PRESIDENT NIMIcK, of the local n. L; i 6aLi
Cub, returned home yesterday and stateo tnd'
there will be consolidation.
Mgan and Fogary will 5ea9e o psy lUI
with the Los Angeles team this winter
MANAGER BARNES proposed California trip
may have to be abandoned, some OF tne pay y
demands
The Buffalo PAGER, Hal Pointer t2:osAl has been
sent 70 Birmingham, Ala, where he Will pace an u
exhibition mile. Geers will winter Polnter IN
Tennessee.
FRANK SLAvIN and Joe McAulife are sparring
% 81 the London resorts IndeT viii ie probaS
20 TO Australia with Slavin.
THERE is not much prospect of a fight between
Jonn L.. Sullivan and SlavIn. The 1orlner won I
20 to England, and the latter won't leave En-
Tor good.
IN the last series at Chicago Ward injured his
nee tD snc He hn eer reaY from the
INJURY, which appears TO be either a bad strain OF
a broken rib.
". r. LETcHER, Richmond, KY. has bought
Sylphide by Fellowcraft, ior sU 0uO. She is per-
haps the best illy of her age in the West having
won five Tunes out of seven starts.
1T is not likely that Ed Smith, who pitched for
the Detroit International team and then went to
Cleveland, will ever step into a pitchers ooN
again. His health has failed so fast that he is now
on his way to Colorado Springs for years stay,
II agreeable to him. Smith was one OF the most
gentlenanly ball players that ever welded
bat.
sLossoN has begun regular practice for his
match with Schaefer for the l4-inch balk-line
billiard championship of America. He has had
table put up at his home, and sets the balls rolling
twice day. and also plays good deal at his
rooms, gSu Broadway. Yesterday he averaged
2s0.
FOOTBALL league will be started by the A. A.
U. and n series of championship games will be
played throughout the country during the season.
The winning teams of the sectional leagues Will
be required to play Il series with each other for
the championship of the Amateur Athletic Union
All clubs wishing to enter team can do so by
comlnuni icating with Frederick liam Jansen,
24I Broadway. No man who has not been mem
Der ofa club more than ten days before the entries
are sent in will be allowed to compete. The en-
trance fee will be SIS per team. A suitable trophy
Will be given to the winning team.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

A BRILLIANT OPENING.

The Ideal Concert Sextet Enthusiastically
Applauded by Members of the Y. NJ. C.
A. and Their Friends-Excellent Music
and Splendid Readings---A Days Society
Events.
more enthusiastic audience is seldom seen
han filled, or rather packed, Old City Hall
asst evening. There was scarcely breathing
room, let alone standing room. and the aggre-
cation consisted of the cultured and refined
people of the two cities. who thoroughly en-
joyed ian evening with Thomas Moore in song
and poem by the Ideal Concert Sextet OF New
York"
The entertainment was the first of this sea-
sons course of the Y. NJ. c. A., and its success
augurs vel! for the remainder of the SERIES
The sextet that received almost an ovation last
evening consists of Miss Eleanor Beebe
soprano; Miss Louise Mundell, contralto; Mr.
Charles Stuart Phillips, tenor; Mr.. Frederic
Reddall, bass, MIR. Victor Harris, accompanist,
and Miss Carrie Louise May reader.
In their personal appearance as in their per-
formance they were we're very effective. The
gentlemen in the regulation evening dress. and
the ladies IN charming sem-decollette oilets of
delicate tints presented a very pleasing picture
as they made their appearance upon
the platform, and received warm welcome
before they demonstrated their CLAIMS to the
title of artists. The first selection, 'The Dawn
is Breaking" was quartet rendered without
accompaniment. When the applause sub,ided
The Minstrel Boy" was rendered by MIR.
Frederic Reddail with very happy effect, Miss
Carrie Louise Raw then appeared, and snc-
ceeded with her beauty. gracefulnes, and
faultless recitaiions of Who'll Buy My Love
Knots?" aud Sing, Sing, Music was Gven'' in
arousiDg the audience to such a degree that
temperance was inevitable. And in response
to the rapturous applause given her she re-
cited the Convention of the Birds" in which
she initiated most cleverly the mocking bird
bobolink and various other songsters. thereby
creating a decided furore. Misses MundeiI
and Beebe and Messrs. Phillips, Reddall and
Harris all aquitted themselves in an excellent
manner in their separate and united perform
ances, and the programme closed with "The
Rainbow" by the quartet.
The next entertainment will be given No
vember Is, and will be lecture by Rev. p S,
ID enson, the celebrated Chicago divine
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
BURNING GAS WELL.
Millions of Cubic Feet of the Precious FIuid
Going to Waste.


ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1spArcHl
WAYNESBURG. Pa, October 24-Iast
Wednesday A l.. Cooke, of this place, received
a message from Operator Mellon, Of the Black.
vile field, to the effect that the great gas we'll
on the Worley farm had been set on fire and
the rig destr Dyed. and asking if the Hancock
cannon could be procured to shoot it with
Yesterday the big gun was taken to the we'll
being hauled with four horses, and using dumb.
bells for balls, the big pipe was cut off with
two or three well directed shots. This was ALI
that they hoped 10 do with the battery Tba
well continues to burn, however and IasI niobt
the great hame, dozen miles to the south of
this place, shot up into the sky and made a
brilliant light on the streets of WaynesbuIg'
As this place is suffering somewhat from the
scarcity of gas it was rather a tantaJiznr s;ght
to the many consumers to see the great waste
of millions Of cubic feet of the coyeted fnai
The fire will no doubt cause the temnor. rv
shutdown of a number of oil wells which -
being drilled in the immediate vicinity of The
Worley, as their boilers were heated bv Cas
from that well. e
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

was for plate of 1000 sovereigns added to a
sweepstakes of sovereigns each, last two miles
of the CZarowtz course. 1t was won by Prince
'Soltykoif's 5-year-od horse Sheen; General
Byrne's 5-year-old colt Amphion was second,
and Peck's S.year-old colt Odd Fellow third.
There were six starters
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Married on the Oniet.

The marriage of Dr.. ]. 81. Reed of the East
End, was quite q surprise to his many friends
1t occurred atthe East End Hotel, at s o'clock
Friday evening, and the happy bride was Miss
Jones. of Butler Intimate friends only
witnessed the ceremony. Eastern cities will be
visited. and then DR.. and Mrs. Reed will be 'at
home" In the East End.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
ARRANGING an interesting Shoot.

An interesting shoots being arranged 70 'aAo
place Wednesday next on the grounds ot Inc
Northside Gun Club, Perrysville avenue Alie-
gheny. The manager is F. F. Dawson tne
well-known local shot The conte>t IS ior a.. y,
gauge hammerless gun, valued at Sl4G, LIE, Inc
entrance fee is Sll, and the contest Will ohiS i
take place providing there not less tnah d; 40
entries. In case more than Is entries, tne auui-
tlonal entry fees will be added and dlvldeo into
three purses, $50 $50 and S20-maklng iouf
prizes-gun ranking first.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
BIG FACTORY FIRES.
The United Glass Company's. Buildings
Scorched, Depriving 100 Men of vvo-,,

ESPECIAL TELEGR m TO THE DISPATCH,
FINDLAY, October A-The Findlav fac,o-,
of the United Glass Company, situated in RI.
north of this city, caught fire about noon "a,
day from an overheated pot furnace. and tho
furnace building burned to the ground being =
total loss The loss amounts to fully s2o Ooo - nd
the insurance on the part DESTROYED is SiS aSn Hu
s25, 900 on the entire plant.
This Is the second time the place ba. h..,
burned in two years. One hundred man .ora uv~a
thrown out of employment by the IRE. Int ths
factory will be rebuilt at once DD' 'ne
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
Still in the Lead.

Ali our efforts are summed
up in selling the best sort of
Clothing of our own makes,
and only the best sort. We
say best, because reliable; be-
cause it bears its good style
on an honest quality; because
moderate purses like its
price.
We haven't any 81 or S.
Overcoats. Wed as quick
see pasreboard ones.
We invite you to look at
our SIS Oyercoats. Not our
lowest price, but that S1s
Overcoat will give you an age
of wear. You'll hardly like
to pay more or less after see
ing it.
Then look at the SIS and
$40 ones. It'll puzzle you
which to take,
We are as far out of the
crowd in ready-made Suits.
They are the most striking
combination of full value and
latest styles the season has
produced.
Made-to-Measure Suits at
SIS. They tip the scalesaway
down for good value.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

the original agreement of the Conference Com
stood that both parties agreed on plan ny
which negotiations for a settlement can pc re-
sumed. Everybody except few notneaus'
wants consolidation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
The Wonderful Nelson.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE DIsPArcH.l
CAMBRIDGE CITY, October 24.-Nelson to-
day trotted the fastest half-mile barring
neither stallion, mare nor gelding. The first
quarter was made it S21S seconds, and the sec
ond in 30sz seconds. making the half in 1:03
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Interesting Football Records.

The following table, taken from the Yale
NetUs. will be of interest to admirers of foot
ball 1t compares the scores of last years
team with that of this year up to Wednesday
last. 1t will be seen that the Crescents are the
Vale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
A Costly YearliuU.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPArcH.1
LEXINGTON. KY, October 24-GiovaEni, .
bay yearling colt by Red Wilkes. dam by Aber-
deem, has been bought by c. A. Cornfroth,
Rochester Minn., of A. S. McCann, Lexingtoni
price, 5000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Good Trotters in Europe.
nv nrrNr,lp,s clBLE COMPANY

rBY pUNLAP's CABLE coMPANY.I
CuK1sTIANIA, October M.-Norwegian trot-
ting horses have on one or two recent occasions
beaten well-known American trotters, among
them Lady Point Dexter
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

NERVOUS debility, poor memory, diff L.
dence, local weakness, pimples, cured by DR..
Miles Nervine. Samples free at Jos.
Fleming & Sons, Market st. S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

THE BEST contributors and correspond
ents serve THE DISPATCH in America and
Europe. To-morrow's big number will hold
Twenty S-column pages. Largest circula-
ton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
Tri-State Breyities

COAL prices are rising at Elizabeth,
THE Big Bend gas field, near saxonburr. Pa.
is reported booming.
FRIENDS of Rev. Dr.. Beals importune him
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

ters, of the Baltimore and Ohio, made An in
spection of the Pittsburg division yesterday.
-Alonzo Loring, the Wheeling iron
man, was in Pitrsburg yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
English Racing.

LONDON, October 24.-The principsI race at
the New Market Houghton meeting to-day
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25

FARM LIFE in England is the subject of
Colonel Frank A. Burr's foreign letter for
THE DISPATCH tomorrow. He finds more
comfort and contentment among Briton's
agriculturists than among Americas. Twen-
ty 8-column pages. Largest circulation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-25
THE WEATHER.

The United States Signal Service officer In
this city furnishes the following:
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-27

THE ordinance adopted by the Helena
city council, making il unlawful for an
alderman to vote upon matter in which
he Is interested, was a wise precaution.
eM5ssoulian complains that in Missoula
an alderman may vote himself contract;
and audit the bill himself and vote
money out of the city treasury TO pay
himself The garden city should In
augurate the same ordinance that Helena
adopted. Helena Journal
Missoula is about on par with
Annapolis in this respect. 1t is
stated that one Of the aldermen of
our city has been accused of the
self same thing. We advise our
city council to adopt the Helena
plan of doing business if they would
have the respect and confidence of
the people, and not allow their
members to take jobs on their own
account, audit their own bills and
then pass upon them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-27

CHICAGo's worlds fair project is
situated so that the funds must
be in sight before the United States
extends official invitations to other
nations. The president is not al
lowed to issue his proclamation to
foreign countries concerning the
worlds fair until he has .'satisfac-
tory proof that q sum not less than
SO, 900, 900 has been raised" Chi
cage wants these words stricken out
Of the Law so the proclamation may
be issued at once. Chicago will do
we'll to put in its time raising the
money rather than protesting against
the provisions of the law, which
was created with every sensible
precaution.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-27
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.
Hats OF Finest Quality.

Our Goods are all new and fresh, NO
old stock
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-27
PROPOSALS FOR BEDSTEADS
FOR THE NAVAL ACADEMY.

PROPOSALS FOR BEDSTEADS
FOR THE NAVAL ACADEMY.
ANNAPOLIS, MD. August 90. 1890.
Sealed Proposals, endored Prop osals
for Bedsteads for Naval Academy, to be
opened September 10, 1890" win be re-
ceived at the Bureau of Provisions and
Clothing, Navy Department, Washing
ton, ID. c., until IL o'clock noon, Sep
TENDER rs, 1890. and publicly opened i'm
mediately thereafter, to furnish, at the
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Nd, 900
bedsteads. The articles must conform
to the Navy standard and pass the usual
naval inspection Blank proposals will
be furnished upon application to the
Superintendent of the Naval Academy,
or to the Bureau Tie bids. all other
things being equal, decided by lot The
Department reserves the right to waive
defects or to reject any or all bids not
deemed advantageous to the Governmct
EDWIN STEWART,
a2e PdymGster- General. U. 8. Macy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-27

in connection with this establishment is
the GLOBE STEAM La UNDRY. ROBT.
BELLS, l02 Main Street, Agent for Anna
polls, where all information viii be given. AIS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-27

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, NY
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-27

A Chicago chemist is certain that
he has discovered a process by which
he can extract aluminium from
common clay at a very low cost, and
is about to put his theories to prac-
tical test. This is discovery that
the scientific aud industrial world
has been long waiting for. If the
Chicago man has at last succeeded,
his discovery will rank among the
greatest achievement of science in
this age. 1t will revolutionize all
branches of mechanism. A con-
firmation of the report will be
awaited with interest.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-27

OUR enterprising and goa head
afternoon contemporary, The Daily
NeUs, of Frederick, Md has donn.
cd a new cap, which is quite becom-
ing and in keeping with it's other
dress. The Neics is live, wide
awake paper, and one of the best
dailies in the State outside of the
metropolitan press.