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Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

The recent chase, some boys gave
young Daniel, of Thompson, hasdeyel-
oped into a legal affair. One of the
Young men has skipped the country,
two have pleaded guilty to assault and
the remaining two have procured a
change oil venue, and their trials come
up in Mexico in the near future. The
trouble arose over some show given
at ThoJnrso recently,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
Take Notice.

We will deliver your orders for
stock at places and dates as
follows:
Holiday, Thursday, April IL.
Madison, Friday, April IL.
Granville, Saturday, April IL.
Perry, Monday, April Is.
Center, Tuesday, April 10.
vandalia, Wednesday, April II.
Farber, Thursday, April IS.
Laddonia, Friday, April 10.
wellsville, Friday, April 10.
Hutchison, Saturday, April 20.
Mexico, Tuesday, April %.
All persons wanting stock please
call and see us at any time. We still
have a full stock from which to make
your selection.
M. II. WILKERsos Il SoN,
2-2t Santa Fe, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
Hnctc in State Gases

To the Editor Of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo, april 8.-Please state
in the LEDGER that all persons having
fees in the following State cases can
get their costs by calling at my office:
State VS.. Cash Wilson.
State VS.. Il. I. English.
State VS.. Ben Boland.
State VS.. Homer Diggs.
State VS.. James Pertens.
State VS.. Frank Ashman.
State VS.. L. Heinbaugh ct al.
State VS.. Joseph Finks.
state VS.. VIM. McKinny.
State vs.. T. G. Laughlin.
State VS.. James Craig.
z. NJ. MORRIS,
Circuit Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

The Missouri Military Academy will
give a holiday on Saturday, the 18Th,
in honor Of Jefferson's birthday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
Live Stock Market,

ST. LOUIS, April 10.-Prices of native
cattle ire: Steers yesterday ranged
from $3.50 to $685., stockers S2.85,
mixed $40, COWS SO to 1915, heifers
S4.10.
Hogs-The pigs and roughs sold at
SO to So. Light hogs sold at S4.6o to
s5.15, the bulk at SIS. The medium
weights sold at all prices up from
S4.6O, the bulk at So to $50. The
packing range was $4. So to s5.15. The
bulk sold yesterday at $3.50 to s5.15,
against SIS to $5.10 Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Miss Alice Cunningham, daughter OF
Elmer Cunningham, who lives just
northeast of Mexico, will be married
on May 7 at the residence of her I'M
Gle, Alb. Cassidy, in st. Louis, to Mr..
"Ness" Duffy, "a prominent business
man OF st. Louis. Mr.. Duffy is sec
rotary of n prominent street railway
system there. Miss Alice's many
friends hire extend their congratula-
lions and wish her a long and happy
ITFn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Some of Audrain county's farmers
and stock growers are getting ready
for the advance in cattle. Charley
Lewis, the Johnson boys, Joe Boyd
aud a large number Of other farmers
are interested in quite a number OF
qyOttd rattle
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Prof. Geo. W. Painter was thrown
from his horse Monday and received
painful injuries. His left arm was
broken In two places but he Is resting
easy and will get along all right unless
injured internally,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

To the Editor of the Ledger.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April G.-KIND
SIR: have been here for some time
and find plenty of Mexico people here.
Among them l find Mr.. Locke Mac
farlane, who is with the Kansas City
Times. While the Times is a very fine
paper, and Kansas City has six or
seven papers, none of them are az in
teresting as the Mexico LEDGER. SO,
Mr.. White, put me on the book for a
new subscriber for the weekly LED
GER. Please send me the three back
numbers if you have them and ! will
, be ever so much obliged to you. Wish
ing you and your paper to prosper,
remain, Very Truly Yours,
MARY GoTH,
1871 RrooElvn ave-, Kansas City, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

w. s. Hancock Post G. A. X. Will
meet Saturday evening, April Is, at
their hall, TO make further arrange
nrents towards the proper observance
of Memorial day. We invite u old
soldier friends, whether G, A. r. MEM
beers or not, to meet with us on next
Saturday evening. Three able speak
ers have already accepted an invitation
to address the comrades and the pub
lie on May 30, next.
D. +. SHEA, p. G.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Wall Paper From Sc to So per Roll.
1t is a fact indisputable that E. H..
Carter & Co. have the most elegant
line of wall paper ever shown in this
part of the State. They only ask the
people to inspect their line and be
convinced that it is the largest, cheap
est, and most varied to be had. Papers
from q cents to 80 per roll. Be sure
and see them before you buy. They
mill aa,r. Won one d2tw1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
]. p. GIBBS, Proprietor. Mexico.

Mrs, NJ. f Mcdonald and Mrs. 5.
w. Sanford have opened a first class
dress making shop In the Mckinley
building, and would be pleased to have
their lady friends call. Work reason
able, and satisfaction guaranteed.
d3t-w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
TULIP ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
TULIP, No., April a.-Mrs. Dixon,
who has been very low for several
days, is much better at this writing.
Corn planting Is going merrily on
around Tulip, and should the weather
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
w A Morris, Agent,
MEXICO, MO.
Take Notice.

RUSH HILL, Mo-, April al hereby
notify the public not to lend any mon
ey to my on, Philip Alderman, or sell
him anything on credit, as | will not
be responsible for any Indebtedness
made nv him. PETER ACKERMAN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

We are prepared to furnish 1895 BIZ
cycles, latest improved, quality sec
ond to none, at prices from s5oto 500.
Ladies' and boys wheels $40 to $50.
Give us a call before you purchase.
Temple of Economy,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Clark & Potts have made arrange
ments with the Wabash and c. & A
r. r. and their connections so that
parties who wish to attend the Clark
Il Potts horse sale ear come for one
and II third fare. This should bring
a large number of people to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

P. Woods interest in his place, has
taken possession, and is selling goods
at bed rock prices and wraps them up
with electric rapidity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

The State Building and Loan Asso-
citation meets in Mexico ON May q
and -. There will be a large attend
ance of prominent citizens from all
parts of the state and Mexico should
keep up her reputation for hospitality.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
Rev. Whites Lecture at Littleby.

VIII everybody remember Rev.
Whites Lecture Mt Littleby, April 10
at 7:s0, and come? 1t win be a fine
lecture with a collection at the close.
J. w. OWEN, Pastor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

OFFICIAL STATEMENT of the
Financial Condition of tho MAR
TINSBURG BANK, at Martins
burg, Audrain County, State of
Mo-, ut the close OF business on
the Third Day of April, 1895.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

An offer of $500 cash has been re-
ceived from a party in Chicago for
DIR. Hawkins PAGER, Rowdy Joe, 2;o'.
The offer was refused.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Mr.. Joel Pierce, of Laddonia, was
in Mexico this week and informs the
LEDGER that they will likely have n
new bank in Laddonia. Hugh Logan
is going to start one with Il capital
stock of sd, ZOO,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

BY order of the Session a called
meeting of the members of the Prai-
rie View church will take place next
Sunday morning Immediately after
Sabbath School. Give attention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Get up and dust; you'll get there
ahead of your rival. You are in one
of Robertson's "Ctold Coin Grade"
Young Mems Buggies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

LIABILITIES.

Capital stock paid M ...-.-.s. $1,000 ui
surplus funds on hand .--.-.---..-... LOS N
Deposits subject ~ draft at sight 10y
banks and bankers ,..s-.s .-s.-f.4.. .,..4s
Deposits subject To draft at sight by
individuals Rfid others ...-......-. - 1862 81
Deposits eabiect 70 draft At given dates ~ ~
Bills payable ard bills rg-d1scoanted.. 300 90
-
Total. ..-....... 81. G3i N
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
STATE OF MISSOURI,

Cot.STy or ArpssTs. We. Stephen Bsr-
tels, President, and X. l.. Morris, Cashier ot
zatd hank, each Of u.s.. do snBernnEy swear that
the above statement IL true 70 the best OF our
knowledge and belief.
HTEFaEu BEhTELN. Pres.
X. l.. NonRis, Cashier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

In the Weekly LEDGER will be found
the advertisement of a public sale at
the residence of the late Il. L. James,
lust south of Mexico. The sale takes
place Tuesday, April 1G, and will be
cried nv John AtChisOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Fifty thousand dozen eggs wanted
ut the Temple of Economy, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Col. Hoffman, OF st. Louis. is here
with a view of buying or leasing Rowdy
loo. nsflH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
Fine Horse and Two Jacks,

The fine harness stallion Linwood
Wilkes and the two good jacks will
make the present season at my stables
in southeast Mexico.
dim A. M. HARRISON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

J. T. Crews new residence, just west
OF town, is receiving its finishing coat
of paint and is 4 handsome house. Mr..
Crews and family will move into it in
about two weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

E. L. Mccall, Attorney at Law.
Office in Ferris building, southeast
corner square. Vim practice in all
the courts. Graduate, from Law School,
class of 1888. dot VIII
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
BEAN E ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BEAN CREEK, NO., April 10.-Since
the school meeting everything has
Quoted down and the election at our
school house was a perfect success.
We elected Joe G. Wear by a very
large majority. We feel now that
Bean Creek has been vindicated and
we can safely say that no more blind
ladies will ever be locked out again.
Oats are all coming up fine and we
look for the largest crop there has
been for many years.
VIM. Kysar let his mule team run off
Saturday and demolish his wagon and
harness.
Our school will close the last of this
month.
A Sunday School was organized last
| Sunday with John Carnes as superin-
tendent. We bespeak for this organ
ization a lasting Improvement on the
morals of the young folks on this
Creek.
Miss Lille Hendrix and Thomas
Wisdom were visiting on the Creek
Sunday.
AFTER gu. BET"
BEAN CREEK, Mo-, April 1o.-Near-
ly everybody is busy planting corn
| and putting things in readiness.
There is not as much sickness in our
midst as there has been.
Our school will close with an exhibit
ton Saturday night, April Goth. Every
body is invited to attend.
Some of our friends have informed
us that the buggar was not killed by
Mr.. Luebke, and that he still lives in
the person of L. Bet. Comparing all
that we have seen and heard we are
confident that U. Bet is the buggar'
What must we do to capture him?
AN OBSERVER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
A Sure Cure.

tina Editor OF tht Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo, April 9.-Herewith |
send YOU an extract from my scrap
book: "One ounce of Cream OF Tartar
dissolved in a pint of boiling water, to
be drank when cold at intervals is n
sure cure for small pox. 1t a be
taken at any time, and is a preventive
as well as a curative. 1t is known to
have cured in a hundred thousand
cases without o. failure" | myself,
have restored hundreds by this means.
II never leaves a mark, never causes
blindness and always prevents tedious
lingering. H. HALL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Sterling silver heart pins 76c and 81
at Pollari's. dSt~ W.T.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
Wal, paner From Sc to So per Roll.

Side combs Csc, SOC and 81 a pair at
pollard's, dbt-Wlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
Ledger the Best"

Quarter mile of styles in Robert
sOD's s1ad,1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Mr.. L. L. Mccall, a prominent
young attorney of Futon, Mo-, mas
moved to Mexico to reside. He has
his Office in the Ferris building Just
south of the Savings Bank and Is re-
siding in the Gordon property on East
Promenade street. Mr.. Mccall IS de-
lighted with Mexico and its enterprise.
He says that as soon as Fulton rent
Republican ht Immediately packed
up his traps and came here TO 1--WE
He is an en~terprising, industrious
Young man and we bespeak for him a
liberal share OF the public patronage
Staunch, trisd-made to ride-see
- 81
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Sterling Silver heart Iockets $500 at
poiIara,aL dBt.wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
The Newest Sailor Out
lis nut
Anna Gould.

We are the only house that
hasthcmnow. OurmiIllnrry de
partmcnt has more new things
in il than any other town. We
will sell you cheaper than any
one. Our Goods are the latest
styles and we will treat you
RIGHT. Give rs Il chance. New
line of waist silks. white and
colorcd parasoIs. umbrellas,
chiffon and black Nandykc lace.
black satin. dotted swiss and
organizes and many other new
things which wc would be
UlpaGcd 10 show YOU.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Two Vehicles you should see-Rob-
ertson's Gold Coin and Century High
Grades
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

The Power of Gold isn't strong
enough to buy better at the price than
Robertsou,s God Coin Grade Vehicles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Mrs. Lena Williams and son, Benja-
min, left this week for Washington
City to Join her husband who has an
important government position there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

q. w. BAILEY, Adjt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Frank Forney, of Moberly, spent
Sunday and to-day with his wife, who
is visiting her parents, j.. u. Tucker
and wife, on East Promenade street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Our attention has been called to the
fact that it has been reported that
lumpy jawed cattle were being butch
cred in this county. This is surely a
mistake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
Wanted.

Six good energetic men wanted,
with teams, to sell the Singer Sewing
Machine. No experience needed. Sal
aries will be paid the right kind Of men.
Apply to L. Coil, Mexico, Mo. wit
Gold Coin Buggies; staunch, tried;
built to ride-at RobertsoD's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
The New CITY Council.

The new City Council went in Mon
day night and four members took the
oath of office as follows: Ms. Myers, OF
the First Ward, and +. \. Sanneheck,
of the Third, who were re~-elected;
James c. Mundy, from the Second,
and Ill. Steppelman from the Fourth,
new members. The Council chamber
was crowded with visitors, most of
whom remained until the Council
went into executive session to select
the appointive officers, and those who
were vitality interested and their
friends fingered about the City Hall
building until adjournment and the
result was known. The session lasted
until u O'Clock.
THE OFFICERS SELECTED.
At II O'Clock the Council went into
executive session to select the APP
pointive officers, the old members
stepping down and oIt and the new
ones coming in. The officers selected
are as follows:
Thos. NJ. Gill, re-elected City Clerk.
j. W. Foley, reelected Sexton OF
the Cemetery.
David c. Owen, appointed and con-
firmed Street Commissioner.
r. Volney Campbell, night police
man.
Luther Shearer, night policeman.
DR.. Ned Hutton, City Physician.
John Gregg, City Weigher.
Mason Greasy, Chief of Fire De-
partment.
c. X. Alien, City Engineer.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
The Mayor appointed the following
standing committees:
Finance. :. Houston and +. A.
Sannebeck.
Water and Light-B. Il. Runkle and
y. S. Houston.
Printing-Thos. Board and 7. j,
Kelso.
Building, Cemetery and Parks
Thos. Board, b. b. Runkle and F. \,
Sannebeck.
Claims and Accounts-Ns. Myers,
j. G. Mundy and 7. j. kelso.
Streets and Alleys-A. S. Houston
j. c. Mundy and II. L. Steppelman.
When the Council adjourned the
streets in the vicinity of the City Hal
were lined with people anxious tt
know who had been confirmed for the
appointive offices.
See the new Double Braced Shant
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Green CAN'T is feeding two a loads
of cattle = miles east of Mexico
Lewis, Boyd and Northern are feeding
l6s head on the w. G. Sims farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

We received last week a large stock of Mems,
Ladies' and Children's Shoes which we
offer you at prices far below any similar
goods ever placed on sale in this market.
This is strong language, but we have no
fears of being able to prove it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Moberly, Mo, has an ice plant.
b. Il. Tureman is IN Fulton on Il visit.
Miss Carrie Cordn,r is visiting in
MoberIy.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Minor,
a daughter.
John Morris is home from Little
Rock, Arkansas.
Miss Pigg, of vandalia, is visiting
relatives in this city.
Mrs. ". J. Rixey is home from q
visit in Kansas City.
Brooks Johnson is now employed in
the Boston Shoe Store.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. F. LlewelIyn were
visiting in Fulton this week.
1t looks as though Mexico will have
no base ball club this season.
Miss Mccarty,of 81. Louis,is visiting
her aunt. Mrs. John Beatty, north OF
town.
Beautiful solid silver cnameled
spoons 75r at Pollard's- d6t-wlt
Corn thieves are getting in their
work out about Cant, Mo. Arrests
may follow.
Miss Willie Stuart, OF Marshall, is
the guest of her grandfather, Judge
Wm. Stuart.
The case OF Holloway Bros. and Neal
VS.. the Wabash Railroad Company has
been reversed.
There will be preaching at Bethel
next Sunday. All are invited.
j. w OWEN, Pastor.
The Missouri Military Academy will
give a holiday on Saturday, the 18th,
in honor Of JeiGerson's birthday.
Mr.. Robert Brown is home from an
extended visit to Arkansas, Texas II
other southern and western states.
Silver plated belt buckles soc, 9l.0o,
$50 at PolIard's. d6t-wlt
B. \. Powell is going TO put down a
rock walk for Mr.. J. \. Guthrie in
front of his residence in south Mexico.
/. NJ. Greer, of AuXvasse, was in
Mexico on Monday on his way TO st.
Louis to purchase a large and COM
plete line of furniture.
The ease OF Caleb Berry vs.. the
Walter \. Wood Machine Company
has been reversed and remanded by
the st. Louis Court of Appeals.
Sterling silver belt buckles 5l.5O,
) ESQ and 50 at Pollard's. d6t-wlt
Green Can't is feeding two n loads
of cattle , miles east of Mexico.
Lewis, Boyd and Northern are feeding
i6s head on the w. G. Sims farm.
Frank Forney, of Moberly, spent
Sunday and to-day with his wife, who
is visiting her parents, j. u. Tucker
and wife, on East Promenade street.
Mrs. Lena Williams and son, Benja-
min, left this week for Washington
CITY to join her husband who has an
important government position there.
our attention has been called TO the
fact that it has been reported that
lumpy iawed cattle were being butch
cred in this county. This is surely a
mistake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
W, J. McEsney.

Here is the man tina can sell yon a
suit Of clothes to iii you at price from
50 to $1,000. tie has not got the lar
gest stock on earth but what he a
is we'll assorted and all new, clean
goods. and good styles. Made TINS
year. Boaght direct from the factory.
All marked i'll plain figures and one
price to all. Before you buy a suit,
hat or anything i'll the furnishing
goods line, go see. MCLoNEf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

The ease of Caleb Berry VS.. the
Walter 4. Wood Machine Company
has been reversed and remanded by
the st. Louis Court of Appeals.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Sterling silver belt buckles Sl.5O,
- so and 50 at POllard's. d6t-Wlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

Staunch, tritd-made to ride-see
Robertson's &C.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
a Severe Penalty

See the new Double Braced Shant
Garden Tools at Rooertson's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11
Read These Bargains.


You can not resist our line of Mems Working
Shirts. Price, IS cts. Not one OF them
worth less than fifty to sixty cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

cyo,, tnow the Columbia is the best bicyeIc
sf9u nItb Years of deserved reputation tor
sat;sfsctory and enduring service. HarttorIs
-snaxt tsst Get a Cgtalogue-freei II You CaAi.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

1881 Brooklyn ave, Kansas City, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-04-11

l.. NJ. Greer, of AuXvasse, was in
Mexico on Monday on his way TO st.
Louis to purchase 4 large and COM
plete line of furniture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-02

READING ROOM Notes.-The ladies'
Bible class in the rooms was largely at
tended Sunday afternoon, Mr.. Buckner
conducting the lesson. The mems BIZ
BILE class, which is held in the room ad-
joining, was attended by fifteen young
men who listened to Mr.. E. w. Gamble,
who explained the lesson from the 9TH
chapter of Luke. After these classes
were over the general service was con-
Quoted in the parlor which was crowd
ed, Mr.. Gamble again conducting this
service. The singing was excellent.
After the sermon Miss Rathbone sang
one of those impressive solos of which
she is noted.
All are cordially invited to attend the
prayer meeting tonight in the parlor.
After the prayer meeting is over the
Young Mems Brotherhood will meet.
All young men are especially invited to
this brotherhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-02

REINECKER LEcrURE.-Prof. Gilman,
President of Johns Hopkins University,
Baltimore, to-day delivered the fifth
Reinecker lecture at the Episcopal
Theological Seminary, near this city,
before large and interested audience.
Prof. Gilman was introduced by Prof.
Grammer in an appropriate speech.
Prof. Gilman spoke of the relation Of
science 10 the present day and its true
position in the thought of the age, say
ing the three greatest foes ofreligion are
ignorance, error and inaccuracy. He dis
cussed the public school system and
university extension and the develop.
ment of the higher branches ofeducation
in the past thirty years. Among those
present from distance were Revs. Dab
ney Davis, R. A. Castleman and Thos.
Semmes. During his stay at the Sem.
mary Prof. Gilman is the guest of Prof
Grammer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-02
Spring Upholstery News.

Shades and Furniture Coverings to order
from tho best materials at the lowest prlces'
For Furniture Covers we have full line of
66-inch Linens, 36-inch Denims and Gre
tonnes. For Window Shades, Scotch Hol-
lands and Handmade Opaque Cloths. II
you'll drop us postal or leave word we'll
send man with samples, who will give you
an estimate free. If you prefer making your
own Slip Covers you can buy the goods by
the yard at the following prices
sc inch Furniture Linen, per I'D. 4Sc.
36-inch Figured Denim, per I'D. 81 12c.
3O-inch Figured Denim, per I'D. Doc.
36-inch Plain Denim, per I'd. 26c.
30.inch Cretonne, per I'D. 12la to 25c.
36.inch Cretonne, per I'D. 20 and Zoe.
SPRING DRAPERIEs, TABLE COVERS, &c.
Tamboured Muslin Frilled Muslin, and
Frilled Lace Curtains for bed rooms, dining
rooms, reception rooms, &c.
Fourth floor ...........,...11th st. building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-02

DEMOCRATIC CoMMITTEE.-A meet
ing of the city democratic committee was
held last night in the office of the gas
works in the City Hall. Messrs. r L.
Cook, NJ. P. Vincent, George E. Price,
B. F. Penn, James Wilkins and VIM.
B. Dobie were present.
The resignation of Mr.. l.. G: Barley
as chairman and member of the COM
mittee from the Third ward was re-
ceived and on motion of Mr.. B. +. Penn
Mr.. Gardner L. Boothe was elected q
member of the committee to fill the
vacancy.
Mr.. NJ. P. Vincent was then unani-
mously elected chairman of the com
mittee. Mr.. Vincent, in accepting the
position, made few appropriate re-
marks.
1t was decided. to hold the primary
election on Thursday, April, %, and
that all known democrats and white
voters who pledge themselves to sup
port the ticket nominated be allowed
to participate.
1t was also determined to hold an
other meeting of the committee on
Thursday, the 18th instant, at which
all candidates will be expected to be
present.
The meeting then adjourned.