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The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
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CTOP PAYING RENT-The Home As
- sistance OF Boston will build or buy you a
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DeLesseps Thought 1t a Dream.


PARIS, December 19.-It. transpires
that although he was confined to his bed,
Ferdinand de Lesseps was summoned to
appear before an examining magistrate.
lie had the cross of the Legion of Honor
placed on his breast and then rose to be
dressed.
Almost Immediately he sank back on
his bed and became delirious. Since then
he has thought the serving Of the sum-
mons was only dream. He is very Tee
BILE both mentally and physically.
Application was made TO-DAY 70 re-
taine on bail. Responsible bondsmen
were ready to sign papers, but the mag
istrate refused even to discuss the posi-
bility of such release. He added that
nobody would be allowed to see the pris-
oners until after the examination OF the
documents seized in their offices.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
Stole Lady Nriies's Jewels.

LONDON, December 19.-The residence
of Sir Cecil Miles, near Bristol, was en-
tered by robbers yesterday and Lady
Miles's jewels. valued at $4,000, were
stolen. There is no clue.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
Thu PURITAN HERITAGE.
y
Annual Meeting of the COngrega.
tiOnal Club.
REV. j. G.. MERRILL ELECTED
PRESIDENT.

Speeches Witty and Wise by Rev. j. L
Jenkins, DR.. Fem and DIR. DaltOn-The
Mission of Congregationa1ism Discussed
in Connection with the Puritan Hertz
age.
The annual meeting of the Congrega-
tioi al Club was held at the Preble
House last evening and was largely at
tended At the business meeting pre-
eeding the dinner the following officers
were elected:
President-Rev. j. G. Merrill, D. D.
Vice Presidents-Dr. [. I. Dana, IL. M. Cous-
ems. -
Secretary-Fred v. Matthews.
Treasurer. f. Chute
Nominating Committee-Geo. Libby, Rev. A.
III. Wright, r. H. Hinkley.
AUDITOR. w. D. Carter.
A cordial vote of thanks to the retir-
ing committee was passed on motion Of
VIM. M. Marks. Esq
After the business meeting the COM
pany filed into the dining room and
were seated at the tables as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
$4,000 Verdict in Breach of Promise
Suit.

New YORK, December 19-In the suit
of Miss Esther Jacobs against Henry B.
. Sire for damages for breach of promise
for marriage, the jury in the Superior
Court today returned a verdict for the
plaintiff for S25. 900.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
Useful Articles TO be Found Our Store From Which You Can SeIeG
an Appropriate Christmas Present.

Fancy Tides.
Cake Basket Doylies.
Finger Bowl Doylies.
Gents All Wool Underwear.
Gents Merino Underwear.
Gents Natural Wool Underwear.
Gents Scarlet Underwear.
| Gents Balbriggan Underwear.
Gents Heavy Scotch Underwear.
| Ladies' All Wool Underwear.
Ladies' Merino Underwear.
Ladies's Jersey RIB Underwear.
Children's All Wool Underwear.
| Children's Merino Underwear.
Ladies' All Wool Hosiery.
Ladies' Silk Hosiery.
Mems Hosiery.
Misses Hosiery.
| Children's Hosiery.
Boys Long Spliced Knee Hosiery.
Ladies' Gossamers.
Ladies' Satin Skirts.
Ladies' Wooden Skirts.
Ladies' Moreen Skirts.
Ladies' French Corsets.
Ladies' Silk Umbrellas.
Gents Silk Umbrellas.
| Gents Silk Muffiers.
! Gents Cashmere Mutfiers.
| Gents Silk Handkerchiefs.
| Gents Linen Handkerchiefs.
Ladies' Real Lace Handkerchiefs.
Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchiefs.
Ladies' China Silk Handkerchiefs.
Ladies' Brocade Silk Handkerchiefs.
Ladies' Hemstitched Linen Handkc' hfs.
Ladies' Bordered Handkerchiefs.
Children's Bordered Handkerchiefs.
Emproidered White Aprons.
Plain and Tucked Aprons.
Ladies' Kid Gloves.
Ladies' Silk Gloves.
| Ladies' Mittens.
Children's Mittens.
Ladies' Linen Collars and Cuffs.
| Ostrich Feather Fans.
Evening Fans.
Plain and Fancy Fans.
Lace Tides.
! Lace Scarfs.
Real Laces, by the yard.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20

Mrs. E. P. Wilson,
Rev. j. L. jenkins, d
D..
Rev. Dwight M. Pratt,
MrS.lO. Hooper,
Mrs. f. N. Hooper,
Charles w. Pickard,
Mrs. George w. Sim
onton,
H. w. Shaylor,
W. l.. Blake,
A. Fl. Wright,
Henrietta B. Dana,
Mrs. r. III. Hinkley,
Fred v. Matthews,
III. T. Harmon,
III. H. Kicker.
B. P. Snow,
George M. Howe,
Mrs. Natnan way,
Christopher Way,
Mrs. w. w. Mitchell,
Mrs. W. B. Irish,
Mrs. Daniel F. Nash,
Mrs. P. S. Nickerson,
Mrs. B. F. Dunn,
Mrs. A. L. Burbank,
Frances Burbank,
Mrs. G. C. Woodbury.,
Daniel Chase,
S. Peters.
J. FL. True,
L. M. Cousens,
J. III. Webster,
George Libby,
MISS Grace p. Libby,
Mrs. A. s. Kinds,
Mrs. O. w. Talbot,
Mrs. N. S. Gardiner,
Mrs. f. Agge,
Mrs. George F. French,
j. F. Liscomb,
s. G. Allen,
Charles Cook,
w. r. Evans,
w. X. Dana,
G. w. Pickard,
g. A. Weston,
Bryce M. Edwards,
Rev. j. G. Burrell,
Ozman Adams,
George c. Edwards,
Harry G. Fabyan,
Homer @. Thompson,
Mrs. T. e. Thompson,
John H. Card,
Mrs. G. A. Baker,
Mrs. George F. West,
Mrs. w. III. Fem,
w. W. Brown.
Mrs. II. w. Barnard,
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20

Rev. Edwin T. Wilson.
Miss Harriette E. John
son,
Rev. DR.. Dalton.
Mrs. Dwight NJ. Pratt,
Mrs. 4. Ward,
Oren Hooper,
George w. Simonton,
William M. Marks,
Mrs. William M. Marks,
Mrs. II. w. Shaylor,
Mrs. w. L. Blake,
Anne. p. Burgess,
Israel 7. Dana,
Rufus Ii. HiIlkley,
Mrs. Fred V. Matthews
Mrs. Fl. 7. Harmon,
Mrs. II. H. Kicker,
Mrs. Mary A. Baxter,
MI. Nathan way,
Mrs. Martin A. Way,
William w. Mitchell,
w. B. Irish,
Daniel f. Mash,
Peter s. NickerSon,
B. +. Dunn,
A. l.. Burbank,
DR.. j. L. HerSOm,
G. G. Woodbury.,
E. H. Elwell, Jr.,
F. j. Dana.
Mrs. S. Peters,
Mrs. j. III. True.
Mrs. L. M. Cousens,
Mrs. j. Ell. Webster,
Mrs. George Libby,
A. S. Kinds,
DIR. G. w. Talbot,
N. S. Gardiner,
+. Agge.
George +. French,
Newell Lyon,
Mrs. J. F. Liscomb,
Mrs. S; C. Al en-.
Mrs. Charles Cook,
Mrs. w. r. Evans,
Mrs. l.. H, Dana,
Miss Mabel Elwell,
Mrs. G. A. Weston,
Miss French,
Mrs. j. G.. Burren,
Mrs. NJ. Il. Adams,
Josephine Libby,
Louise L. Edwards,
T. Il. Thompson,
Mrs. j. H. Card.
c. A. Baker,
George +. West,
Rev. w. FL. Fenn,
Mary l.. Fem,
Mrs. w. w. Brown,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
lrhstett.
salc by r. q. CHAFFrS q Co.. Auctionoers-
WAL UAB Il s HOOTIN q
GROUNDS.

BY virture Of n resolution OF the stockholders
the DEALS-lSLAND SHOOTING CLUB OF Nor
folk, passed at an adjourned annual meeting OF
said stockholders. held on the 9Th day ~ May,
1892, the undersigned, agent viii proved To
soil at public auction. at the Real Estate e.
change, In the city Of Norfolk. at II NJ. on
THURSDAY. JuLy II, 1892,
the PROPERTY OF the snid club. described In
deed made by Thomae Lewis Hni others 90 tho
Deutschland SHOOTING CLUB, " Norfolk,
dated May Is, 1891, and duty recorded with tho
register " deeds OF Currtuck county. n. C., ON
June "a. 1891. a. follows: All That certain
tract piece, or parcel II land ly, ig, being. and
situated In Fruityilie township, The county of
Currtuck, and State u North Carolina. on tbs
beach, bounded and described IA follows: On
the north by tho Virginia line on tho south by
the lands OF the Swan-lsland Club and tho Mar
tins Point Gun Club and others. ON the east by
the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the chan
mol OF the river or sound between the beach AMI
Kuott's island. containing 1000 ACRES, be tho
sane more or lese the said land being sold as
whole, aud not by the acre.
THIS PROPERTY constitutes n part OF tho
famous shooting.grounds on the shores OF Curri-
tuck Sound, In North Carolina. Canvas backs,
roi-heads, and many other varieties OF Wild
duck, swan, aud wild geese snipe, ployer. and
many other varieties OF bay birds are found hero
In season In great numbers. There ID Also good
fishing.
IL Is believed that a rare opportunity IL hero
afforded to sportsmen.
Terms: one third cash and tho balance In two
equal instalmcnts, payable IN SIX AMI Woivo
months respe lively, the deferred payments 10
be- evidenced by the Dond. OF the purchaser
payable 10 the Undersigned a. agent. and bear
Ing interest from date OF sale, and 20 DO secured
by q deed OF trust upon the premises, with the
right, however. to the purchaser 10 pay the on
tire purchase-money In cash or 10 anticipate tho
payment OF any OF the deferred payments-
JAMES 7. TOsH, Agent,
10 l4-tJy2l Petersburg. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10

Judgment and wisdom displayed In the Sc.
icct,on az drawer Cleveland OF tho United
States al America (the bold. unmovcd, and
uallincb,ng Dcmocrat) a. tho candidate
for tho highest post Of honor and trust
known 10 civilization. andA Il. Stevenson,
OF Illinois "a TT companion OF Grover
Cleveland, a. the candidate Tor 'ice-pres-
ident.
ENERGIES for the success OF tho democratic
party in the coming election.
q Tint AZ this critical period In tho
Soush when tho eucce5s of the Republi-
can marry meabs tho enactment of the
t,rce MI the impairing Of our civil rights
ard liberties, the infringement on home
rnle a sectional President, and opprcs-
s,on Of tho South. IL IL the duty OF all
Democrats 10 be united and not follow the
third or fourth political parties. however
enticlng their platforms NAV be. for 1t is
no, supposed or thought bv the most san
guine adhercnts of the third or fourth
parties that either can possibly win In the
coming struggle; but leaving the Demo-
cratic party will insure absolutely the sue
cess of the Republican party, while on the
other hand a united Democracy will in
sure the election OF Cleveland and Steven
son and Democratic Congress.
Then General Taliaferro moved that
the distribution OF the delegates from the
county be as follows Abingdon District,
~ delegates: Ware. 6 delegates, and Pets
worth, delegates. The following dele
gates were elected from their respective
DISTRICTS
Petsworth-J. n. Stubs, G. A. Tlnsley,
j. X. Ross, J. J.. Farinholt, W. G. Aherrln,
aud f. Il. Jones'
Ware-W. G. l.. Tslaferro, James W.
Robins, Rex Hinkle, Maryus Jones. Will
liam Ap. w. Jones, and W. ID. Bristow.
Abingdon-W. 5. Walker. Achilles Rowe.
II. Il. Page, J. l.. Taliaferro, J. X. Bridges,
Charles Catlett, w. ID. Davis James SIN
clair, J. Il. Thomas, n. H. Gray, 3. ID.
Pointer, and George Deal.
At the conclusion of tho routine bust
ness of o political nature the following
resolutions were introduced by Hon. j. N.
S.ubbs. and the entire gathering joined in
making their passage unanimous:
Whereas, the press of the State has been
discussing the prospects Of having an
extra session OF the Legislature, stating
that his Excellency L. W. Mckinney,
Governor OF Virginia, has said he will call
an extra session 10 perfect the oyster laws
of the State aud whereas. our people do
not wish o. be stirred up again by agitating
the oyster question. az II Will prove IN
jurlous 90 MS financially and politically !:
therefore, be II
Rfsotred. That we respectfully and earn
estly request his Excellency =. W. McKin-
ney, Governor of Virginia. not 10 call an
extra session OF the Legislature.
2. That q copy of these resolutions be
sent his Excelency i. W. Mckinney. Gov
ernor of Virginia.
The secretary, on motion, was directed
10 forward the proceedings OF this meet
ing to the Richmond Times and DISPATCH
and to the West Point VrDn,dn, request
lug publication.
On motion meeting adjourned.
Il. 81. PACE, Chairman.
J. D. Stub5s. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
Richmond Ladies Visit the Imperial
prtnre

Correspondence OF the Richmond Disnatch.1
WEST POINT, Va. July S.-The splendid
iron steamship Imperial Prince arrived at
this port on Tuesday to load with cotton
seed meal. She Is ino vessel OF 1000
tons. Her master is Il. J. Cox, and these
are her other officers: j. i. Russell. first
officer; +. UrbeiD. second othcer; ;. Phii,
lips. irst engineer; @. N. Spencer. secon d
engineer; &. Belder. third engineer.
a party OF ladies, most of whom were
from Richmond, visited her on yesterday
and spent two hours on board and
were greatly pleased with the fnc vessel.
They were also pleased with the recep-
ton they received from the officers OF the
chip. 50 much so that they held a meeting
and passed resolution OF thanks to the
chief mate for his attention and kindness,
Mir. n. Ezekiel kindly escorted the ia6ies.
who were Mrs. y REGISTER. Mrs. Carpenter,
Mrs. x. C. Worthington, Mrs +. Hill, Mrs.
4. ID. Barksdale, Mrs. +. i. Conquest, Miss
Bessie Hill, Mrs. il Wilson, and Miss
Scmm0E
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
GLOUCESTER DEMOCRATS.
Jones for Congress aud the Na,ions,T,c

Jones for Congress aud the National TicS.,
Endorsed-OPpose to al Extra session.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dtsp,,en,
GioUcrsrEa CoURTHoUsE. Va. Julv
Pursuant to notice by tho county chsi,
man the Democrats assembled here 10.
day 20 send delegates 10 the Congressional
Convention 10 be held at IappahannocI
Oh August I'd.
After organization the Chair recognized
Mr j. n. Stubs, who addressed the
meeting. and at the conclusion Of which
hc offered the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
N,solcef. That We have witnessed IN,
course aud action OF Hon. William A
Jones a. our representative in the Con.
eress Of tho United States, and do nov
heartily endorse and approve the same
That he has measured up 70 every require.
inent. and our interests have had M able
defender and fearless advocate.
2 HAT we endorse aud approve the
platform of the state Democratic party
adopted at the Richmond convention IN
Nag last.
b. That we reaffifm our allegiance 10 the
national Democratic party and endorse
ne platform OF principles promulgated at
ne Chicago convention. and congratulate
IN whole peonls VI this land Tor the goae
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
THE BUCKEYE oUlLL-DRlVERs.
They Get Inspiration at tho Tomb of JET
fcrson and the University.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.

CHARLorTRsvLLE. Va. July 9.-Repre.
sentatives of the associated Ohio daily
newspapers, some Of them accompanied
by their wives, arrived IN this city. this
morning and were met at the railroad
crossing at the University OF Virginia and
shown through the grounds and buildings
OF that institution. Hacks were afterwards
procured for the entire party, and they
were driven 20 the Lander-McCormiok
Observatory and TO Monticello. The visit.
ors expressed themselves as highly pleased
with our beautiful scenery and the cour-
tesy extended them by Professors Thorn
ton, futile, and others of the faculty of
the university. The party left on the
afternoon train for Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
rre By spen.aseoa. combu..Ion.

IVV1Fespondolleoc q tno hIpnIHVuu s'5pHtVu@I
SUFFOLK. July about O'Clock
yesterday morning the buildings on tho
about two miles from Suffolk, were do.
stroyed by ire. Mr.. Wright, who lived on
the premises, saved his furniture and per-
sonai effects and also the hye stock. bat Q
large quantity Of feed WIS burned. The
property was Insured tor $1,000. Ihe are
was caused by spontaneous coInbpStions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
RICHMOND COLLEGE,
RICHMOND, VA.

Tho next session begins SEPTEMBER22D, and
continues nine months.
Expenses per session OF resident student, EN-
bracing entrance fees, tuition board, fuel lights,
and washing, about e205. OF "a nonresident
student, about $3.50. Tuition In Law School,
II both classes be taken, $40: II only ono, $40
The scheme Of instruction embraces the eight
independent Schools OF Latin, Greek, Modern
Languages, English, Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry. and Philosophy, and the Professional
School OF Law. Provision Is also made for sys-
tematc instruction in the Art OF Expression.
The courses Of instruction In the Academic
School lead TO the Degrees OF Bachelor OF
Science, Bachelor OF Arts, ana Master OF Arts:
in the Law School 10 the Degree OF Bachelor OF
Law.
The location Of the college in the city Of Rich
mond gives 1t unsurpassed advantages IN
healthfulness, and in opportunities OF improve
ment IN addition to those afforded by the College
itself.
For catalogues apply at the bookstores In the
city, or address b. PURYEAR,
ty 5-tSe22 Chairman OF the Faculty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
COMMANDER or the CHICAGO.
ACLEVs AND STEVE FLAG.
Up IL Went at Pulaski with Great Demo.
cratic Enthusiasm.

spondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
PULASKI. Va, July 0.-The town know Of
no better way to honor the memory of the
immortal Jefferson or TO show her pa
triotic devotion TO country than TO swing
10 the breeze one hundred feet from the
ground a large and handsome Cleveland
and Stevenson flag. The people of the
town and surrounding country turned out
IN large numbers and up went the flag
amid much enthusiasm, by the muscle of
hundreds of unterrifed Democrats. APP
proprate and stirring speeches were made
10y Judge Il. M. Brown, j. T.. Moore. vii
liam NJ Perkins, and others. Before the
crowd dispersed a Cleveland and Steven,
son club was organized under the flag. and
a large number joined then and there.
Pulaskl IS gong To do her full duty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
PRospERous Pulaski.

The new town officers, with John T.
Loving as mayor. qualified and went into
Office on the lst day of the month.
Business is beginning TO pick up some
here lately.
Our eleven zinc-furnaces are in full blast,
as are our two fine iron-furnaces, which
turn out nearly 800 tons of pig-metal per
day.
Cyclone Jim Marshall is likely to succeed
Hon. John A. Buchanan in Congress, as
pubic sentiment throughout the district,
so far as l can learn. is largely in his favor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
MissI.sippi's whites in Control.

Jackson, Miss. July 9.-The registration
Of voters under the new constitution IN
several counties of Mississippi YVES closed
yesterday. Formerly the negro majority
in this county was about four TO one over
the whites. The returns from nine polling
precincts, including the city, where the
negroes formerly had nearly 300 voters in 9
single ward, show total registration OF
so whites to AZ negroes. Hereafter the
whites of the State will control its destiny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
SUITS TO A DOT.

Southwest Virginia is gong to roll up
the largest Democratic majority 1t has
given for years. as the ticket suits
them to dot The Third party will cut
sorry figure here, as all OF the Alliance
voters who were Democrats when they
Joined the order are Democrats still, and
will not touch Weaver and poor old Gene
raj Field with 4O-foot pole.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10

by virtue Of the provisions OF n certain deed Of
trust 20 the undersigned, dated December 10.
1891, and recorded In the Clerks Office u the
Richmond Chancory Court, In Deed-BOok la A.,
page 33j default having been made IN the pay
ment Of n certain note therein secured aud
being required by the beneficiary 40 10 do, will
sell at public auction, on the premises, on
MONDAY, JCLY IL, 1892,
az o'clock j. NJ, the above PROPERTY, de-
5crbed in said decd AS follows: AN that certain
line OF Randolph street. III tho city OF Richmond,
beginning at a point 3Di feet south II Winder
street, running thence soathgardly 20 feet. and
running back between parallel lines Ito feet 10
an alley in common 20 feet WIDE"
Tho house Is well built contains about eight
large rooms, aud will make desirable home.
TERMS: Cash as 20 the expenses u executing
this trust and note OF 5000 With interest IRON
Apri Is, 1892, aud the balance on terms TO be
Announced at the sale &. l.. DENOON,
~ IU,l2,1i,l6&l7 Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
by X. b. Chanin g Co..
Real Estate ABctionesrs,
No. North Tenth street.
rVRUSTEEs' AUCTION SALE OF


l. TWO NICE LOTS IN BENRiCO COUNTY
MAR WESTERN LIMITS or RICHMOND,
FRONTING TOGETHER 80 FEET ON WEsr
SIDE OF CARTER STREET AND 40 FEET
DEEP TO AN ALLEY.-By virtue OF deed OF
trust from John Whesiarisht aud wife, dated
December IL. 1891, aud recorded in henrico
County Court, Ia Deed Book i3s A. page l1s,
ami nj the request Of the Board OF Nrossors o.
the Richmond Perpetual building, Loan AMI
Trust Company. default having been nisde VA
payment Oi debt secured, NO val sell by pubic
auction on the promises. on
WEDNESDAY. JULY -, 1899,
at o'clock L. 81, the LOIS doscTinei IN SAID
deed as that certain lot or parcel of and lying
and being In the county Of Honrtco, Va, near
the western limits OF Richmond. Ia tho plan OF
River View, on tho west sido Of Carter street.
commencing i30 feet south Of New forE ave-
nue.: thence running sonih ami fronting on rsi
Carter street so feet, and running back between
parallel tines 100 feet 20 an alley
TERMS While the decd requires cash tor the
debt due (s153.doj and expenses VI sale, by COD
sant more liberal terms Will be announced al
tne hour Of ssle. JULIUS slkAns.
W. j. WEsTWOOD,
X. 3. CHAFflN.
Trustees
sale by h. u. cHAFrs s. CO.. AuctioHeers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-10
FRANCES CLEVELAND CLUBS.
Your Uncle Grover sits Down Heavily on
Their Organization.


Your Uncle Grover sits Down Heavily on
Their Organizations.
ff3y telegraph 70 tho Dispa:ch.l
BuszARD's Bar. Mass. July s.-The fol-
lowing correspondence explains itself:
INV Yonk, June 20, 1892.
Mrs. Grove,. Cls ,eland:
Dear Madame II gives us great plea
sure, as representatives OF the great body
OF women Of Democratic svmpathics. 10 In
form you that Frances Cleveland infiu-
wives, sisters, and daughters Of New York
Democrats. We have taken the liberty OF
using your name for The first of many in
fiuence clubs which we trust will spring up
throughout the country and which after
November sth will confirm the judgment
OF that Republican leader regarding 1890
that the women did it, We feel that this
campaign IA TO lift the burden OF taxation
from the homes of the land. and we as
home defenders desire part in the
struggle. Yours respectfully,
MARY FROST OrxsBY.
" President Frances Cleveland Club,
No. l."
"GRlY GABLES,
"BuzzARp's BAY. July o. 1892.
" Mrs. Mary Frost Ormsby'
"My Dear Madame-Mrs. Cleveland has
referred 10 me your letter informing her
OF the organization of Frances Cleye-
land Influence Club
Ii is by no means pleasant 10 dissent
from methods which sincere friends adopt
when their efforts not only demonstrate
thor friendliness but when they also
seek to subserve the public good, and are,
therefore. engaged in patriotic service.
II is. however. impossible for. us to sp-
prove of the use of Mrs. Cleveland's name
in the designation of clubs designed TO do
political work.
I'VE trust you will not undervalue our
objection, because il rests upon the senti-
ment that a name now sacred in the home
circle as wife and mother may well be
spared in the organization and operation
of clubs created to exert political intiu-
enCe.
Yours. very truly,
"GRov-B CLEVELAND"