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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17
INrELI-Ia ENCER, SATURDAY, JANUARY II. 1891.

conditions preserve them for a long
while IN this country If not troubled by
carbon crows or coyotes. These soon
leave little more than clean picked
bones. These s%cavengers exist. and are
numerous In Death Valley, and they do
their work. The whole country around
Is wild and wierd, but harm less, not
withdrawing. "The Devils Play
Ground" and the much feared "GhOst
Mountain" or even Owens lake. But
space will not permit of extended com
ment on the article on the valley and its
surroundings, SO must conclude by
saying that here In California we have
stories Of great deposits OF the precious
metals In the valley, and legends as TO
the lost Gun Sight silver ledge and the
Case Knife gold ledge, both of fabulous
wealth, said to have been fonnd by
parties in 1916. They have been hunt
ed, but not found. j. NJ. j.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

The message of the governor Of Wes'
Virginia sent to the legislature Wednes'
dsy, closes 40 follows: There Is pend
ing in congress a measure designed to
extsnd federal control of coDgressional
elections. ! forbear discussing at length
this most dangerous and Questionable
MEASURE, believing lie passage inprob-
abis in the present state of public SEN
,imsDt throughout the country. Should
IL become q law, however. | would
strongly recommend a change OF the
date for holding the state and county
elections, in order TO remove them from
danger Of federal interference"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

On last Wednesday in the United
States senate, Senator Vests substitute
Tor the silver bill, which provides for
abgolnte free coinage of silver, 4l21
trains to the dollar, was passed, the vote
being:-Yeas-Messrs. Allen, Barbour,
Bate, Berry, Blackburn, Butler. Cam
eron, Cockrell, Coke, Daniel, Eustis,
Faulkner, Gibson, German, Hampton,
Ingalls,, Jones of Arkansas, Jones OF
Nevada, Kenna, Mcconnell, Mauder-
sen, Mitchell, Morgan, Paddock, Pasco,
Power, Pugh, Reagan, Sanders, Shoup,
Stanford, Stewart, Teller, TurpIe,
Vance, Vest, Voorhees,, Walthall, VOL
cott-39. Nays-Messrs. Aldrich, AL
lison, Carey, Casey, Cullum, Davis,
Dixon, Dolph, Edmunds, Evsrts, Frye,
Hale. Hawley, Higgins, Hiscock, Hoar.
McMIllsn. Platt, Quay, Sawyer. Sher-
man. Spooner. Stockbridge, Warren,
Washblrn, Wilson of Iowa, Wilson OF
Maryland-27.
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You are in q Bad Fix

But we will cure you IL you will pay US. Our
message Is to the weak, nervous and debilltated,
Who. by early evil habits, or later indiscretions.
hsYe trined away their vigor of body. mind and
manhood. and who suffer all those effects which
lead to premature decay. consumption or insani-
~. II this means you. send for and read our
Book of Life. written by the greatest specialist
Of the day. and sent tssaled) for six cents In
stamps. DIR. Parker's Medical and Surgical
Institute. Isl North Spruce street. Nashville,
Tenn. augSOyl
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BITrERs.

This remedy Is becoming so well known and
30 popular a. 10 need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bitters sing the same
song OF prsise.-A purer medicine does not exist
and 1t is guaranteed to do all that Is claimed
Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the
Liver and Kidneys, will emove Plmples. Bolls.
Salt Rheum and other affections caused by i'm
pure blood. Will drive Malaria from the sys-
tom and prevent a. we'll as cure all Malarial
levers For cure Of Headache. Constipation
and Indigestion try Electric Bitters Entire
satisfaction guaranteed, or money reiunded.-
Price % cents and 81 per bottle at L. Farmers
drug store. no.
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Cara OF Thanks.

We desire to return our heartfelt thanks to
the citizens Of Wellington and Vicinity for
their generous assistance In ministering to
the care Of our darling little Pearl during her
long Illness, and for their kindness shown in
preparing her body for tho cold and silent
tomb, after ssthe spirit had returned to God
who gave IT," Thar actiops speak louder
than words, and will ever be remembered
with gratitude. A. II. NEwCoMB,
DORA NEWCOMB.
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The Toronto Mail, of Wednesday,
says:--''It is reported from Ottowa, on
authority which leaves little reason to
doubt that the IN is true, that the
imperial government Is urging the Do.
minion ministers to unite In a PROPOSE.
ton to arrange all matters in dispute
between Canada and the United States
on a basis OF q wide measure of com,
mercial reciprocity and that Sir Johl,
Mcdonald and his colleagues are ser.
iously disturbed Ia consequence
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

The inaugural message OF Gov. Peck
Of Wisconsin to the state legislature
attacks the Bennett compulsory educa.
ton laws as interfering with religious
practices, and deems 1t unwarranted by
the condition OF the children OF the state.
He believes Wisconsin parents are
not unmIndful OF the duty they owe their
offspring, and he recommends the un-
conditional repeal of the law. The
governor treats of the law as all infrac-
ton OF parental rights.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Bill Chandler defends the theft o.
New Hampshire because II isn't so bad
a. she democrats have done in Louisi
ans. Nobody has heard Of any election
rasoality In Louisiana since the carpet
bag government, which he Justify
defsndad, went out of existence. Bill
Chandler has added TO his character a.
a coward the accomplishments OF
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Fred Abbott, brother of the late EN-
ma Abbott, says that the provision In
her will for an electrical test to deter
mine whether or not life 10 extinct will
be carried out. The arrangements to
,hst end have not yet been completed,
but the tests will probably be made al
Graceland cemetery near Chicago, where
the body now 10. Mr.. Abbott says bis
sister always had q dread Of being bur.
led alive.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

From the number of bills introduced
In The legislature concerning school
text books. II is pretty certain that there
will be some enactment which will
bring about uniformity az well as re-
move the evil OF monopoly in the publ
cation Of the books. II these happy
results can be attained the present gen.
eraI assembly will not have labOred in
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

The shortage of county treasurer j,
G. Gillispy, OF Boone county, is aboui
$4,000, which will be made good wher
she proportional liability of the bonds.
men IL a~scertained. In the meantime
the delinquent treasurer is being pros
ecnted for embezzlement.
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no. A.
STATE OF MlssoURI:

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DEPARTMENT DE- STATE,
Whereas, On the 81st dsv of December.
eighteen hundred and ninety there was nled
in the Office Of the secretary Of state, a. re.
quired by law, . statement Of the proceedings
OF q meeting held for the purpose OF ex-
tending the time Of duration of the "Lsfay-
cite County Bank" u corporation organized
and existing under the laws OF the state of
Missouril fity years from February II, 1891
the said corporation having In all things
complied with the law made and provided
Tor the extension Of the time Of duration OF
said banking corporations.
Now, therefore, I. Alexander A. Lesueur,
secretary OF state. of the state OF Missouri. 10
virtue and by authority Of law, do hereby
certify that the time Of duration Of the LA.
fay"tte County Bank" IL extended to fifty
years from February II. 1891.
In Testimony Whereof, l have hereunto
set my band and sfi xed the Great Seal OF tue
State OF Missouri. Done ut the city OF Jetier.
SOC, this 81st day Of December. A. ID 1870.
A. A. LEsUEUR,
Sec'y Of State.
The Great Seal of the state OF Missouri
jan9t3
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DEATH OF A NOTED MAN.

Major Oscar Won kochtitzky, one OF
the best known men of Missouri, died
at his home in jefferson City, on the
10th inst, at the age OF sixly-one. The
eereer OF Maj. Kochtitzky, was pic.
lnresdue and full Of romance. He was
born In 1880 near Dehrezin, Hungary
and was educated at the military scad,
envy at Dresden. AS a young abide.
camp to the Schleswig-H olstein cam
paign, he did service in the patriot
army under Kossuth in the Hungarian
revolution. Upon the disastrous fail.
ure of that movement, young kochtit-
Zky fled to Turkey and entered the navy
of the sultan. After a period of yoya-
ging about the world and sojourning as
an exile In the states of southern Europe,
he came I % the United States in 1851, and
three years later married aad settled
down to the life of a farmer in Ohio.
He moved thence TO Illinois and back
again in 1861 to Ohio, where he enlist
ed and served as a lieutenant in the
i15th Ohio until near the close OF the
war. In 1867 be came to Missouri and
located in Laclede county, where he
held the Office OF county surveyor, and
represented his county As q liberal In
1912, In the state legislature and as
sisted in reorganizing the democratic
party In the state. The subsequent
four years were employed as Chief clerk
IN the Office of the register OF lands at
Jefferson City. Iu 1873 he moved TO
New Madrid and vas the principal pro-
iector and builder of the St. Louis &
Texas Railroad through that county.
lie filled the offices of judge OF county
court and mayor of New Madrid. Upon
the Inauguration of Gov. Marmaduke,
whose warm personal friend he was,
he was appointed state labor commis-
sioner and served four years IN that
capacity. For the last two years he
was engaged in mining enterprises in
Jasper county, Missouri.
Maj. Kochtitzky was q man of strik-
ing personal appearance, and easily
won a1d retained the confidence of all
with whom he had relations. He was
finely educated in the exact sciences
and was a man of commanding ability.
Though the decree of Punishment of his
family in Europe was eventually revok-
ed, he never returned to his native
land, but retained until his death an
inveterate hatred to an, thing that
savored of monarchy. He discarded
the word Von which indicates titular
dignity, and lived and died the most
ardent of democrats.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Governor Steele 10 In Washington
urging congress to vote relief for the
destitute sufferers OF Oklahoma. There
have been no crops, except politics,
raisad there In two years. and utter
desiitusion prevails. Yet people have
gone there even from Missouri.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

"Black death" Is causing fearful
ready succumbed to the dread disease
aud so far no progress has been made in
checking it's ravsges.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

The New Hampshire legislative eau
Gus has nominated Jacob ii. Gallinger
to succeed Henry w. Blair. present in
cumbent, as U. s. Senator. Another
| nuisance retired.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Reports from the various Indian
reservations adjoin ing Oklahoma are
to the effect that the Indians have
become disgusted with the Messiah
prophecies and have stopped dancing.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Fulton Sun:-"Gov Francis mes
saes 10 interesting reading. He is In
syr.pathy with the farmers, favors tho
Australian system all over the state, II
decidedly In favor of rock roads, says
the evanu for the next two wears will
far sxesed the demands Of the approx
mated expenses"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Miss Emma Abbntt's will bequeaths
a large part of her estate to the
churches throughout the country. HeI
charity mounted higher than the bigot'
ry oil some of the pulpits.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Ksusas state officers were indicted
into oeic last Monday without osten
talous ceremonies, Proper enough,
for kansas hasn't much to be proud of
or 10 make 8 TODD about.
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Now If a few patriotic western re-
publicans will vote with the democrats
of the house they can beat the Reed
Mckinley combine which swamped
their party last fall, and give the coun'
try free coinage of silver.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Senator Sam Major, OF Howard
county, has submitted a concurrent res
olniion looking to the calling of a con-
stitutional convention for the purpose
OF revising and amending the constitu-
sfiop OF this state.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

The Indians In northern Washing
ton and northern Montana are on the
warpath, and there lie great excitement
among the settlers.
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And now a woman is being held
responsible fer the ghost dancing bus
iness. Was there ever any devilmeut
in this world that a wo nan was not at
the bottom of; we mean, accused OF!
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Gov. Humphrey, OF Kansas. writes
q long and cheerful message, consider.
ing how close he came to being knocked
out in November.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Every democrat IN the Senate but
IL voted for senator Vests free coin
aye bill, hence all the adverse votes
but one were republican.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

The Illinois Joint republican caucus
has nominated ex-governor Richard j.
Oglesby for U. S. Senator, vice Chas.
b. Farwell, present incumbent.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Hon sonas T. Ferguson made a good
srsiIcEssin seconding the nomination OF
6eaafeFEVest In the democratic caucus
:sfhs otEdr night.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

The air ship is a success, q working
model "a feet long, by 81 IN diameter,
with a capacity for carrying two per-
sons, having been successfully opera-l
ted. A full sized ship will now be imme-
diately built and people can 0 fly
about the world to their hearts content.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

The three Independents" who hold
the balance of power In the Illinois
legislature, Are wagging the dog In
great siyle.
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a dczen republicans In the house can,
by coming over to the democratic, give
uS free coinage of silver, but will thu ,
a do II?
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Nyoming's first legislature adjourn
Ell 10 the midst of a disgraceful repub
Iicsn row in which vile language and
pistols played conspicuous parts.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

The hostile Sioux have nearly all
cone into the agencies and surrendered,
and the wal 10 practically over.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Emma Abbott's monument will cost
es5, 1000. She has q more valuable
monument In the affections OF the
people.
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Go to Eggleston b Ewing's for pure buck
wheat flour, pure maple cap, genuine New
Orleans molasses and the best sorghum ever
ID sde. decl3tf
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thoroughly satis fled and xratined with the re-
still harder fur still greater results ehe coming
year. The following figures tell The story, and
speak IN ZONES which cannot fail of under
81, nding.-
Best Sugar Cured Ham, IKE.
Best ugur Cured Is eakiast Bacon, IOc.
Best Dry Sa / Bacon. 7kc.
Fresh Meats, SIC down 10 2kc.
ROASTED COFk EE.
Arbuckle COfr,, 25c.
African Java, 3Skc.
Early Breakfast, DOC.
Blue Mountain, 35c.
Nectar Doc
Green Coffee, beat Rio, 25c.
SUGAR.
IA pounds Granulatei, Tor 81,
Likht Brown, almost white, IL pounds for 81.
Dark Brown, 10 pounds Tor 81.
Cut Loaf, = pounds Tor 81.
fIlVerlzed, s pounds Tor 81.
FISH.
Mackerel. 3 Tor 25c.
Salmon, l5c, 2Oc and 25c.
Oysters. l0c and 20c.
Canned Mackerel, l2hc.
American SardInes, 7c,
Mustard Sardines, l0c.
Imported Sardines, l5c.
TEAS.
Best GunpOwder, 500,
Good GunpOwder. SOC.
Fine Imperial, Soc.
Young Tyson. 3Oc.
Best OolOng, Soc.
Heno. 75c.
TOBACCOs.
Star, 45c a pound.
Honey Bee 35c
Leader. natural leaf, soc.
Anchor, natural leaf, Soc.
Gold Rope, soc.
Tinsiey's Missouri Leaf, Coo.
Climax, 45c.
Yucatan, SOC.
Twist Smoking, fire tobacco. 4Oc.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Best Oil, i5c a gallon.
Tomatoes and Corn. per can, l0c.
Olives, in bulk. SOC a pint.
Pickles, In bulk 4Oc u gal.
Quart Bottles Bluing. lie.
Pop Corn, &C.
Best Candies, SOC.
Mixed Candy, I7hc.
-Four pounds Rolled Oats, &c.
Gold Dust, washing compound, SC.
Three pounds Vermicelia, 26c.
Thre pounds Macaroni, &c.
-Four pounds Starch, 25c.
Glover Leaf Lobster, 40c.
Good Lobster for 25c.
ChUcO ale Balls, 25c.
Vanilla. Chocolate and Lemon Waters. zoe.
Other cakes, l5c
Lamps. 25c To 81 so.
Lanterns, SOC each.
Oranges and Lemons, SOC and 4Oc q dozen.
Candles, l5c.
Jellies and Preserves at your own price.
Hominy, DC.
Beans, &c.
Swiss Cheese. Csc a pound.
And everything else. too numerous to mep-
non, In our large and fresh stock at corr espon.
oinsly low prices. Come and be made happy.
o. M. SMITH g. O
Grocers and Butchers. College St.. and Frank
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

SIR. j. M. Eddy, receiver OF the
International and Great Northern rail.
wey. died in Texas last Monday.
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Fitzsimmons, the champion middle
weight of Australia, licked ia k
Demsey, the champion of America, in
the thirteenth round last "Wednesday
night. at New Orleans.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Look al senate vote on the silver bill
if you want to know which one OF tho
great parties is with the people.
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John Sherman made q very strong
speech against the free coinage OF silver
in the senate Tuesday.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

III. Rider Haggard, the novelist, has
arrived In the United States, "She" il
with him-Mrs. Haggard, we mean.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Senator Vance of North Carolina has
been rsnominsted for the United States
senate.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

lie there not a little too much space
given to prize fights in the daily
papers?
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Dir. Quay has introduced q force bill
OF ;ns own Into the senate.
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1t was Vests bill, you knowI

Prof. Koch will make known to the
public the ingredients of his lymph.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Reed aud Mckinley will no doubt
gssbssk at Quay by sitting down on
As tsH bin.
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Vest 10 on top. Let the republican
majority in the house dare to pull him
off.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

she5 isglslslure st Jefferson City Il
getting things in order for ! big weeks
work next week.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

The state dairymen's association has
been In session at Jefferson City this
week.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

EX-SENATOR John Ii. Morse of Jeffer.
sou county died a few days ago, ageC
rs years.
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INSURANCE
Loans of Money.
THE DATE.

Printed with your name upon the
margin OF your paper. II indicates
she time % syH'ch you have paid.
your time has ex pired, please re-.
new, and IL tho date is incorrect,
notify usaat once.
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Wesklg gnRlligenfer.
eFsiUiAL COUNTY PAPER.

llai Fah for Tarsneyl He knows the
war is over.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Executors. administrators, guardians and
rurators Will be required to make settlements
On the days Tor which they are docketed respec-
lively. A true copy. Attest:
YOUNG.
Judge of Probate and EXC liciO Clerk.
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and 80 on down the list.

know a good many have held off wait
ing for this opportunity.
You can keep from shivering now by
investing q mere pittance In one of our Over
coats and Suits.
Heavy reductions are made in our Suits
and Underwear. We are determined to make
January q busy month, so as to keep our
statesmen busy, otherwise, they get rusty and
for this reason object. We want your money.
We do not only promise you fair dealing,
but tar more. From S1.3 5 to 81 80 worth OF
goods for 81 cash. Everybody is invited to
these extraordinary January prices at
Philip kELLER'S
Clothing Bazaar,
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A SUCCESSFUL YEAR.

The past year has been a successful one
to me, aud | return thanks to my friends and
the public for their patronage so literally
and kindly bestowed. l have always en-
deavored to merit the good will of all, and
ask 0 continuance of favor tor the future.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Princeton, Mo-, sustained a $50 900
fire last Monday afternoon.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

The state farmers institute has been
in session at Jefferson City this week.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17
The Remnants

of our Stock have TO 20 now for two rea-
sons: We want the money for them, and
the space they occupy tor next Springs
buying.
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D. M. SMITH & co.

Wish all their patrons and competitors Il
happy and prosperous New Year. They are
thoroughly satished and gratitied with the re-
suits OF the past year. and encouraged 10 push
still harder tor still greater results the coming
year. The following figures tell The story, and
speak IN zones which cannot TAIL OF under
Al. nuinR.-
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OvERCOATS MUST
BE SOLD!

Ii you appreciate a bona fde bargain,
come and see US, we will give you
$25. 900 garments at from &1S @ TO S20. 90
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-01-17

Grocers and Butchers. College st.. and FRI
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-12
,mauga Park Hotel, were accepted.

amauga Park Hotel, were accepted. A
number of speeches were made.
Secretary Proctor will proceed at once
with negotiations with the owners for
the land needed for the park. More
than 1000 acres will be secured, and as
each tract is purchased the work on tina t
part of the park will begin. Good roads
will be built, the nnderbushs cleared
away, commemorative tablets placed on
most Of the important positions, and
everything done TO enable visitors to see
the park comfortably and obtain an in
telligent comprehension of this great
fight.
The present owners will be permitted
to remain on the land ON payment OF a
nominal rental. but extreme precautioh
will be taken to insure the maintenance
OF the conditions existing when General
Rosecrans took position on tho field.
Tonight the citizens Of Chattanooga
gave Secretary Proctor a reception at tt @
stanton House, which was we'll atten-
ded despite the bad weather Secretary
Proctor, Attorney General Miller, Gem
eral Geo. B. Williams, General Bachel-
der and Secretary Proctor's aides will
leave at II o'clock tonight for Atlanta,
where they will remain day or two and
then proceed to Florida.