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House of Delegates.

Nominations being called for, Mr.. Ebel-
ing named Charles Morningstar, of Richie,
Mr.. Maxwell named w. II. Hearn, and
Henry Dumell named 3. =. Allison, and
Mr.. \. =. Bell named ID. ID. Maxwell, OF
Liberty. Ed. Neith nominated +. NJ
Atkinson, of Triadelphia, and Harry Nc
Lure named John Cummins, and jerry
Mead named Augustus Pollock. Chas.
Banner nominated James Roberts, and
Mr.. Mccoy named Joseph Speidel, and
II. j. Felber, b. Fisher.
This closed the nominations, and the con-
vention agreed TO select the delegates from
the country first. In this connection, Mr..
Hugus moved that ID. ID Maxwell be nom
mated by reclamation, and gave his man a
great send-off, being loudly applauded.
This suggestion was received favorably by
the convention, and the various district
delegates started out to vote by districts,
but this was soon stopped, and Mr.. Max
well was nominated by reclamation. Mr..
Maxwell thanked the convention, saying
he was not present as a candidate. but he
would accept.
Mr.. Ebeling then said as Mr. Morning
star was the only labor candidate, he ought
TO be selected by reclamation, but as there
was an objection to The motion, 1t was not
entertained
Mr. Hugus said he had been asked by
Mr.. Aug. POllack 10 withdraw his name,
and il was stricken from the list. The
name Of b. Fisher was also withdrawn
The convention then proceeded 10 vote
as follows:
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matter was in the hands of the oody ne au-
dressed. This was an error, whlch, now
ever. was not discovered until mouOn by
| Mr. Hugus had been adopted, TO send TWO
delegates from each county, and further
motion had been offered by DIR. Stathers,
and adopted. allowing the delegations nom
each district to select the delegates. When
the convention got back on the rlght track
the Chair announced that Washington as
/ trict was entitled to five delegates, Madl-
son eight, Clay five, Union SIX, centre
three. Webster six, Ritchie seven, ria,
delphia four. Liberty two, and klchlanu
two. ., -
Washington-Hugh Sterling, Geo. Zoeck-
Ter, Jr, c. B. Hart, VIM. Goehring and W.
Madison-H. p. McGregor, S. S. Bloch,
Vim. Erskine, Granville Rolls, Hugo
Loos, J. NJ. Belleville, G. j. Caddle and A.
ClayNB. B. Dovener, y. B. Scott, S.
Brubaker, H. J. Felber and I. ). May
berry.
man Zwicker, Chas. Goetze. j. w. BOTS
| ford and ThOs. Lewis.
Centre-Dr. d. H. Taylor. j. X. Hall and
| W. w. Rodgers.
Webster-S. L. Brce, H. c. SIENNA,
VIM. Shields, NJ. II. McNabb, \. d. Har-
rell and John Cummins.
Ritchie-F H. Crago, Chas. Kettler, A.
j. Schultz, Thos Lewis, Jr., Frank Kline
hart. T. W. Kemper, Geo. Bowman.
Triadelphia-W. p Hubbard, J. b.
/ Clator, Geo. r. Z. Gilchrist and NJ. II.
McCauslaud
Li6erty~W. H. Curtis and W. B. Glib
son.
Richland-D. H. Waddle and w. j.
[ Lyle
The delegates named were declared
elected.
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BELLAIRE.
The News of the Day From Across the
River.

Inc news " Aif LAY . ANiA' ~
River.
4 peculiar accident occurred on the b. X
O. FRIDAY night. The second section Of a
freight train broke in two near SpencerS
station. When the engineer noticed the
trouble he gave his engine more steam so
as TO prevent the tail of the train from run
ming into the forward part. About the
time ne thought he was all safe his engine
crushed into Caboose and turned
over on her side In few mo-
nents the detached cars came along
and RIM into the section which
had collided. \ number of cars were
smashed and the engine and cab00se look
ed the worse for the encounter. The pres
ence of mind of one Of the trainmen the
lives of couple of ladies. They
were walking along the side OF the
track. not knowing the danger they were
in. When told 10 run for their lives they
fled down the bank. They were none too
soon. Hardly had they gone twenty-five
Yards when the engine fell over on the
ground they had just occupied. The wreck
DELAYED the evening train from the West
about four hours.
Children's Day at Burr's Mills was well
attended Yesterday. Ii was the only big
dav in camp and several thousand people
took advantage of the excursion TO spend 4
dav in the woods. The weather was all
that could be desired and all who went had
n real good time Yesterdays exercises
were the last for this year. Camp Meet
ing. as far as attendance was concerned,
was a failure this year. The indications
point to a change Of some kind in the con-
duct of the meetings for next year. If no
change is made the resort might as well do
without the religious features. If the
grounds could be sold TO stock company
composed of cottage owners they would.
no doubt, be vastly more popular.
The c., /. Il w. railroad will run an eX-
cursion to Detroit on the 9th at . for the
round trip.
Eugene Sterritt, formerly coal mer-
chant at this place but who for several
years has been located in Pennsylvania,
is i'm the city seeing old friends.
Several new pensions were granted to
parties in this city and vicinity this week
and some got an increase.
Murray Bros. Of this city, are building
the foundation for the new church at Rock
Hill
The following are the entries for the
Firemen's Tournament TO be held here next
FRIDAY and Saturday: Monitor Hose Co,
Orrville, o.: Mcfarland Hose Co, Wells
vile: Sporting Team. Wellsville; hide
pendent Hose Co, Massillon; Hook and
Ladder Co.. New Philadelphia; Hose Com
pany No. ., New Philadelphia; Dextillers
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1,rr1prI1Nc REGTSTER, SUNDAY, AUGUST II, 1890

Hose and Hooks, with three apparatus,
Wooster; Eagle Hose Co, Canton; Inde-
pendent Hose Co, Salem; Deluge Hose
Co. Salem; Marietta Hose Co., Marietta
Defiance Hose Co, Defiance; Hose Com
panv. East Palestine; entire fire depart
ment of Martins Ferry.
Clinton Milligan, of Muncie, Ind, is in
the city.
Patrick Guilfoyle came here from Con
necticut after having used a man up. He
worked on the B. & o. platform until Of
ficers showed from his old home and
took charge of him. He had jumped his
bail.
The Jr. o. U. A NJ will turn out in the
parade of the fremen.
Superintendent Jones, the public schools,
is home from a vacation. He will 90 TO
Baltimore on Wednesday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
senntnrinI Conferees

On motion of Capt. Wise, it was agreed
that there should be two conferees from
each district in the county, and the follow
ing gentlemen were selected:
Westinghouse. W. Humphrey, and c.
j. Rawling.
Madison-Dr K. W Hazlett and c. E.
Irwin.
Clay-N. B. Scott and August Pollack.
Union-G. NJ. Ford and Jos. Metcalf.
Centred. j. Bradshaw and j. +. Reed.
Webster VIM. Frohme and \. ID. Work.
Ritchie-F. II. Crago, and b. W.kemper.
Philadelphia. {. Brady and VIM Web
ster.
Richland-G. c. Sawtell and S. L. Nc
Culloch.
Liberty-T. G.. Maxwell and Abram Nc
Cullough.
The suggestions were ratified.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
The County EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES

The Chair suggested this was a very
important piece of business, and did no
want TO be rushed through in hurry. The
following names were handed in:
Washington-B. w. Connolly and \. I
Wagner.
Madison-Geo. Wise andH H. c. Richards
Clay-Sam Brubaker.
Union-G. NJ. Ford.
Centre-T c. MOffat.
Webster-Wm. Frohme.
Ritchie-W. II. Blon and VIM. Schubert
Triadelphia-F. H. McCausland. c. \
Clator and Capt. John Wise.
Liberty-W. NJ. Dunlap.
Richland-C. +. \. Yanrling and W. b.
North.
The names were approved by the body
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
REAL ESTATE MARKET.
Deeds of Transfer Left for Record Yester-
day.

Deeds of Transfer Left for Record Yester-
day.
The following transfers of real estate
were left for record at Clerk Hooks office
yesterday;
Deed made August a, 1890, by Joseph NJ.
Hamilton and wife to Isabel Hartenstein,
for the north half Of lot No. So, on the east
side of Main street, between Third and
Fourth streets Consideration, 3, 600.
Deed made August l6, 1890, by John II.
WHITE and wife and John Gallagher and
wife to James A. Filan, for lot No. IL, in
F'ilan & Whyte's addition. Consideration,
S133
Deed made April -. 1890, by Mrs. Sarah
r. Ewing to Samuel Starr. for acre,
3 rods and 81 perches of land on the banks
of Little Wheeling creek. Consideration,
500.
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Hem Anurrttsrnr,t-
tlr'" A"prrttsFrnrnt.
The Wheelino
IN TALMENT m.
1886 to TAO Market Str.
Trade is holding ont yerr fa......-.

Trade is holding out very fairw..
We're doing more business nown..
houses do when the season is att,t
And we're dong it IN such g-
save patrons many dollars-W.
ing goods at prices that make b.-..
sistible-We're compelled 20 nh
Seasonable goods that are se.,.-sb..
be sold now-We will Do. .--.
from one season to ano,ler-W.
have them off our floors If prices g,t
of for equal values will help 20 .aov. ..
They'll 90 If customers can 4po.
genuine bargains---If hall Their
price is an object TO purchasers. w.s
be very busy, for half their reg..a-
will be the figures Wen quote.
opportunity of lifetime-You e-.
ford 10 miss IL unless you're blind
own interests-We will not Olr
seasonable goods-Our entire s-0
be slaughtered in the same mann.
Every department is included. n0'lr.
exempt-Commencing tomorrow p.
great reduction in prices viii be- r.
rated and continued for two wcek,0-
II will long be remembered In th., can't.
nifty as the greatest and largest r,s....
sale ever held in the city-If r0r ,.
your pick-If you would have The
of our stock, be with Us tomorrow t.. p.
and early.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

Messrs. Maxwell, Morningstar, Hearne
and Cummins We're accordingly declared
the Legislative candidates.
This ended the business of the body, and
the Convention adjourned.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

Space will permit us to mention only
a few Of our prices
Don't fail 10 inspect our stock during
this sale. Compare our prices with 9TH
erS. We do not fear the result.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

Hugo Loos took the floor aud named
Capt Geo. W Robinson; Mr.. McCol'
loch named Capt =. l.. Brice for the same
office; W. NJ Curtis nominated Col. W. w.
Rodgers, in "a neat and eulogistic speech.
The Convention at once proceeded to a
ballot. rs follows, fractions being omitted
FIRST BALLOT.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

August DIST to 3lSt b. Il O. trains
will leave Wheeling for MoundSyille
camp station daily. except Sunday, at
600 and 500 a. m. and 1900 and 6:l0 p.
m. Returning will leave camp station
at ESQ "a. M, and 1905, APO and 1000
p. m.
Sundays, August oath and 3lst, one
train will leave Wheeling for camp at
$40 a. m. promptly. Returning will
leave camp station at 800 p. IN,
PURITY and strength combined in En-
terprise Baking Powder.
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HEM Advertisements.
11rtp ADVERTISEMENTS.
Tea Co.,
Tea Importers and Coffee ROaSterS.

VIII for the next twenty days, begin
ming Saturday, August Q, sell Tea Sets,
Dinner Sets, Toilet Sets, Library Lamps,
Vaces, Bisque Figures. &c, at prices
heretofore unheard Of. Remember these
are new and stylish goods, not old odds
and ends usually offered by parties ad-
vertising reductions in prices. We
never allow goods to accumulate on our
hands If low prices will move them.
This is a new feature in our business,
and as we have been for many years the
acknowledged leader in every line We
handle. so we are determined TO lead in
this at the very beginning. We have
never recognized any competition. Our
facilities for buying goods in large
quantities from first hands, always for
cash. enable us to sell at prices that
strike terror to the old fogy merchants.
We are always busy. No dull season.
Our prices keep the steady flow of trade
uninterrupted the year round.
Here are few Of our prices:
Tea Sets Adamantine. plain, ~ pieces IS 3 %
Tea Sets, Adamantne decorated. 50 pieces 80
Tea Sets, Adamantine, fine decorated, 50
pieces NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. > 80
Tea Sets. Adamantne, extra fine, - pieces %
Dinner Sets. Adamantine, plain, l0l pieces q 40
Dinner Sets, Adamantine, decorated, l6l
pieces .............. ......--... 9 90
Dinner Sets. Adamantine fine decorated.
l0l pieces ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. - -
Dinner Sets Adamantine, very fine deco
rated, lOl pieces ........................ 10 80
Toilet Sets Adamantine. plain, 10 pieces 2 95
Toilet Sets Adamantine. plain, - pieces. %
Toilet Sets, Adamantne. decorated, 10
pieces OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ....-..... -
Toilet Sets Adamantne ine decorated 70
piece, -.---.-... .-.--.-.. -.---. eco. -
Toilet Sets Adamantine. extra fine decora-
ted, y pieces ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. o .
Toilet Sets Adamautine. granite banded,
lOpieces. .......... ........-....... ~
Toilet Sets. Adamantinc, granite banded.
y pieces ............ ..............-- ~
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

Nominations were called for, and Clar-
ence Irwin named Richard Robertson.
Hugo Loos named J. Y. l.. Rodgers, and
Mr. Hugus named Coroner J. w. Schultz
The convention proceeded to ballot, as
follows.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
2fN

Mr.. Robertson was declared elected, and
the nomination was made unanimous, and
Mr.. Robertson returned his thanks, amid
hearty applause.
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WHEELING INSTALMENT Co

There'u be lively times here this WEI
every department. hoalfb-g.,..-.
comfortable and durable Woven Wire NJ.
tresses that sell regularly at - 5Owill 6e-l
fered at only S2.35 each cmcmb..r.
have them 10 fitany bed and guarantee
not to sag-They're goods You par ss
our reduction price for even b ar
goods are always cheap-They Be- c
you can't duplicate AT our figures in b.
They're goods thatll never aga p
| offered at our price. Our regular p4-.,
| know well the nature of our great So.
| They're genuine every time-Aut ...
always give US an increased busiues,-
Because the goods we offer are ind,r,.
bic 20 every housekeeper and the price, aa
offer them at cannot be met by any G'tr
dealer We make reductions 10 make l.>
mess. that's ALIVE believe 10 wOr. b.
all the year round-And in selling O.l,
all the year round-Wew want 10 De- as bus.
in July as we were in June-We waat,
be always busy.
WHEELING INSTALMENT CO.
'Tisn't often that goods worth as m... ID.
gold and silver are offered below par
And it isn't every place that guarantee.
goods to be as represented-W Whose gla.
ttAAN'1 - ~ VI III AtAAAAE
ladies-All goods we sell we strict.
guarantee as represented-W don't d.
low misrepresentation to be practiced l.r
We give you for every dollar spc' o.
our stores better value than You can qr-
cure elsewhere-During this sale g
can double dollars here-Nou can --
500 for SlOO-You can get 500
S5.0O-Embrace the opportunity h .4.
never come again-We want ever
who is not already a customer of 0r,-
come here during this sale and open
count with us-We want you 10 cone ...
see for yourself how we sell goods.
show you how you can save money
Don't hesitate about money Come here
You require very little r.4F cash t0
get anything you may wan l general
housefnlnishings-We'li sell you attle
lowest possible prices and give sou time '.
paw.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

PLEASE take notice that I will sell
this week the cheapest Comforts,
blankets. bed Spreads and I0we.ng in
the city. Please ca'laud >cc.
HENRY JACOBS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

The Chair said that no number of dele
gates had been assigned TO the county by
the State Committee, and he presumed the
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Dollars Saved.

Great Bargains in Table Linens. Dol
lars saved by attending this sale.
STONE & THOMAS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

LISTS Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil con
tains 30 per cent. of pure oil.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

LISTS Home Liver Pills, for bilious
ness and constipation.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

GOLD DOLLARS and Enterprise Baking
Powder alike go without premiums.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

THE Il. +. Phillips, of the Bcllaire
trade. has been compelled 10 lay mp
again on account of low water.
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Remember WI are stIII seIIing

Twenty pound, Light Brown Sugar .......sl 90
sixteen pound, Standard a Suear.........- 90
Fifteen pounds Standard Granulatcd Sugar ~
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Fractions counted
SECOND BAlLor
Clerk County Court.

500 'l- TO NAtli iAttANtNiA's
Tie nomination of Capt. Brice was made
unanimous.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

WHEAT * HANCHEE buy old Gold and
Silver, paying higher prices than any
ono I'M the citv.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

ENTERPRISES Baking Powder makes
lighter and whittier biscuit than any other
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17
New Fall sample R..

New FAN Samples Receive
Wanamaker & Brown. as ne
United States in Merchant IVA les8.
thousand samples Of Cloth C-a...liile ~
Overcoating just received ,,1ere .,s
ton in price, quality, varieir 1ss.g cor,.l
workmanship by 80 per cent Ming -
rel, agent Arion Hall. wv r..
. GIBsoN's Prepared Mustard
table use. -Le,' p,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

FINE Perfumes at Lists Drug store.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

Exrmrr~E Baking Powder is porest
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

LIS. Coon sells Dry Goods Tho cheapest
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-08-17

Ladies' oxford Ties 63c mp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-09
DESPERATE ENCOUNTER.
An EIectIon-Day Duel in Estell County
Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. S.-The election
day duel in Estell county, Of which only
meagre mention was made in the dispatches
of Wednesday, turns out to have been Ont
Of the most desperate encounters ever VIII
messed i'm Kentucky.
A man from Irvine, the county seat, yes
terlay told the following story Of the ailray
.sThe principals were DR.. Lily on the one
side, and John Wilson, a school commits
sioner. on the other. Lily was Republican
and Wilson a Democrat. Lily brought a
negro to the polls 10 vote him, but Wilson
challenged the vote and the challenge was
sustained by the judges. This angered
Lily, and hot words ensued, which resulted
IN both men drawing pistols. Lily was the
quickest, and had shut Wilson twice neal
the heart before the latter could get his
weapon. Wilson then got his pistol out
and fired two shots, one Of which struck
Lily in the region Of the heart
mterfe ed and succeeded in wrestling
lily's pistol from his hand. Nothing
dauntcd him, however, and almost in the
thr0es Of death, Lily drew his knife and
made several stabs at his enemy. Both fell
10 the ground, but the terrible duel was not
over. With the last of his fast-ebbing
strength, Wilson reached up and fired The
last load in his pistol at Grant LILY, Il
brother Of DR.. Lily, who had appeared on the
scene, iafcung a wound which finally
caused his death. Wilson then crawled
over TO where his antagonist lay and buries
the hammer Of his pistol in Dr. Lily
head. Lily died in few minutes
while Wilson fingered until the next day
Three outsiders were also wounded in add
ton to those mentioned. but were moi
seriously hurt. The Lily boys are sons o
Judge II. Clay Lily, who has gained ma
tonal reputation for trying the mountain
desperadOes of Kentucky.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-09
A ROANOKE MYSTERY.
Sudden Death Of Man Supposed to be a
Murderer.

ROANOKE, Va, Nov. ESPECIAL. AT
$3.50 o'clock this morning, +. IL. Yardley,
residing in the eastern part OF the city,
opened his front door and discovered man
apparently asleep on his front porch. In
attempting to arouse him he discovered he
was dead. A coroners inquest was held,
but the jury adjourned to the afternoon
without discovering anything beyond the
fact that the man came 10 the city
Yesterday, applied to the American Bridge
Works for a situation, and was employed.
Afterwards he took dinner at Iardley's,
spent the balance of the afternoon on Rail-
road avenye, and, at . O'Clock, asked two
young men 10 show him how TO find his board
ing-house. He complained Of being tired and
laid down on the sidewalk, dropping at once
into a deep sleep. He was picked up and
was taken to Yardley's, who would not ad-
nit him until he sObered up, and be was
placed in a sitting position on the porch.
lie died some time during the night.
At the dinner table he said his name was
Richard WInso: that he was from England,
where his wife died eight years ago. and
that he came TO Roanoke direct from Hunt
ingfOn, West Virginia, where he had
worked. During the intermission Of the
jury il was ascertained that Acting Chief
of Police Wolfe had a description Of mur-
derer wanted IN west virginia wife GU
incided with that of the deceased. The re-
mains were examined, and the color Of
the hair, ever, moustache, complexion,
height and weight Tailed exactly with the
description Of John Ogden, an Englishman,
who murdered Samuel Hut, of Rocky
Mount, at Flippin, W. Va, Wednesday
evening, and escaped to the mountains.
The officer remarked that Ogden had two
teeth missing from his lower left jaw, and
on being told so, Wingo telegraphed the
Louisville Coal and Coke Company to send
some one to identity Ogden. and the body
will remain unburied until Monday. The
affair has created considerable excitement
lara
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-09
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
President Harrison Nerves Himself Up
to Writing 1t.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. s.-The Presi-
dent this afternoon issued the following
Thanksgiving proclamation:
By the grace and favor Of Almighty God
the people Of this nation have been led TO
the closing days Of the passing year, which
have been full Of the blessings Of peace and
the comforts Of plenty. BOuntiful sompen-
satiOn has come To us for the work OF our
minds and of our hands in every department
Of human industry.
Now, therefore, |. Benjamin Harrison,
President OF the United States of America,
do hereby appoint Thursday, the 9th day
of the present month Of November, to be
observed as a day OF prayer and thanks
giving, and | do invite the people up' n tn {
day to cease from their labOrs, TO meet in
their accustomed houses Of worship, and TO
Join in rendering gratitude and praise to
our beneticent Creator for the rich blessings
He has granted 10 us as nation, and in
yoking the continuance OF His protection
and grace for the future. | commend to
my fellow. citizens the privilege of remem-
beiing the poor the homeless, and the s0r-
rowiul. Let us endeayor 10 merit the prom
ised recompense OF charity, and the gra-
cious acceptance Of our praise.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the nited
states to be affixed. Done at the city OF
Washington this eighth day OF November,
in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety, and of the indepen-
dence OF the United States the one hundred
and fifteenth. BENJAMIN HARRISON.
BY the President:
james q. Blaine, Secretary OF State.