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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
naa.h Of Mrs. Georgiette MichaeIs.

Mrs. Georgiette Michaels, widow OF
Rev. Robert +. Michaels, well-known
Methodist divine Of his day, and mother
of the late Robert l.. Michaels, passed
peacefully away to her last reward yes
terdav morning at the home OF her
daughter-in-law, no. 112 Plum street. De-
ceased was born in Richmond, and was
a Miss Walford before her marriage.
Mrs. Michaels lived a useful, devout
Christian life. She was woman Of
lovely character, and the world was bet
ter because she had lived. The deceased
leaves one son, Mr.. A. II. Michaels. OF
Durham, ". c., and one daughter, Mrs.
Sadie Michaels, OF this city.
The funeral Will take place from No.
1l2 north Plum street this afternoon at
$50 O'Clock. The following will be the
pall-bearers: A1essrs. Hudgins, ID. v.
Morton, Carter Weisiger. Joseph W.
Blanton, Freeman Irby, and +. l.. Blan-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

Is pieces Of Fancy snkoline. all new
patterns. y 1-2c. yard.
Roman Stripe Tinsel Drapery, II l-2c.
Dotted Muslin, Il 1-2c yard;
Down Pillows. odorless, lbNls' only Soc'
larger sizes, 81. 50. So. soc, and 81.
WRAPPERS.
We bought from manufactures go
dozen Wrappers At the price we puI-
chased them we are enabled TO sell them
much lower than other houses;
Wr rapDers 81 20: REGULAR siii value $50
HANDISERCHIEFS.
A little list OF the very good values
abundant on our counters: -
Children's Handkerchief. colored Dor
Gentlemen's White or Colored-Bordered
Handkerchiefs. 2 for &c. ,,,.,,.
henstitched. Zoe.
Ladies White Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, &C.; worth Sc.
Ladies' White Handkerchiefs, Be-
Drawn Corners, Sc; worth Joe. So,
Ladies' Linen Embroidered Handker-
chiefs, 10 70 Soc; some special bargains at
Gentlemen's Unlaundered Linen Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs, y 1-2c.
Gentlemen's SILK Handkerch!efs, &c.
GLOVES.
Our Glove counters ana shelves are
overlooking with the best Of everything
for wear now and during colder weather.
Children's Wool Mittens, worth 15c., at
Children's Wool Auttens. worth &c, at
chudren's Wool Jersey Gloves, 17c.;
chlidfen's Kid Mlttens and Gloves, 5oc.;
Cadet size Gauntlets. Soc; worth 81.
Ladies' Black Cashmere Gloves, l7c.;
Full line Of Ladies' Finger-Tlp Gloves.
%. 81 1-2. and Soc; every pair guaranteed
Ladies Cashmere Mlttens. 17c. instead
Gentlemen's Dog-slsln Gloves. lined, Soc;
Gentlemen's and Boys Wool Gloves,
Csc: worth 81 1-2c.
OH Tan Gloves, 5Oc.; worth l5c.
Horse Hide Gloves. SOC;
Gentlemen's Lined KID Gloves. 81;
worth $50.
Engineers and Motormen -.
Ladies' Congress Pique Gloves, 81; worth
s1.6o-Black and coiors;
Misses 4-Button Kids, 75c.
The best 81 Kid in the city. Have you
tried our Marguerite?
GENTLESIENS HOSIERY.
Gentlemen's Tan Seamless Socks. 61-ic.
Gentlemen's Gray Wool Socks. 15c
Gentlemen's Scarlet Brown, and Blue
Yarn Socks, 25c.
Gentlemen's Sanitary or Camers-Hair
DRESS GOODS.
Compare goods and prices with any IN
town. See II you can't save money here.
54-inch Covert Cloths. all new shades,
zoe. a yard.
54-inch Diagonal Suiting. all shades and
Black. 62 1-2c a yard, worth SEC.
50-inch Cork screws, IN the new and popu-
lar shades $l.25 a yard.
4O-inch Black Rough Waffle Suiting, 50c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

"a he present at the first meeting to be
held tonight at s o'clock, at the Gained
raj. Very Rev. Father Cutler, v G.' VIII
address them.
There viii be meeting or 81. An
thongs Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Cathe-
al Debt Association this morning.
THE cathedral choir has commenced TO
nroctice the Christmas music.
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Booker IT. Washington to Lecture
Here.

Professor Booker T. Washington. the
noted negro lecturer. will deliver his ia
nous lecture on Industrial Force" at
First Baptist church (colored), Tuesday
evening, November 18th. The lecture
will be under the auspices OF the Coiored
Young Mems Christian Association and
an excellent musical programme Will be
rendered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
seventecnth-street Mission,

Sunday afternoon at o'clock, the
seventeenth-Street Mission holds a Sun.
day school, and on Thursday night q
prayer-meeting. This is comparatively
new work started In that community, and
IS I'm a very fine condition. There is a
great need % such work in this locality
Services are held at No. 81 north Seven
teenth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
Mis-. Elicit soon to Wed.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. II. Elicit have an
nounced the engagement of their daugh.
ter. Mis- Carrie Wesley Elicit, to DIR
Charles Dunbar Ray. Of Atlanta, Ga
The marriage win take place early In
December, and Will be ore or the mos
brilliant Social events OF the season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

Ladies' 'Bleached Jersey Ribbed Vests and
Pants, &c, regular soc. value. -
Ladies' Silver-Gray or Egyptian yarn
non-shrinkable, SOC, real value l5c. a,
Misses Bleached Ribbed Vests, to nj
misses to l6 years old, regular soc. Vaiue'
for 25c.
Ladies Merino Vests. &c, instead Of 5oc.
Ladies' Pure Wool Scarlet Shirts, Soc',
instead Of 81.
ladies' Union Suits. 5Oc.. instead OF sc.
Children's Bleached Ribbed Union SUITS
25c., instead OF SOC.
Boys White, Tan. OF Gray Shirts and
Infants Fine Wool Ribbed Vests, but
toned down front. p TO zoe.
Boys Natural Wool Vests. 25c. for size
Full line OF Misses and Boys Pants.
Gentemen's Atwood Light-Blue Elias
tic Ribbed Shirts, 81 ~,
Gentlemen's Glove-Fftting RIBBED in
derwear Swiss Condo, SIC.
Gentlemen's Scarlet Shirts, Acc
Gentlemen's Natural Wool Shirts, Soc
Genflemen's Double Red Shirts, sl25.
real value sl75
UMBRELLAS.
There hasn't been such umbrella-sellins
since last June. when we closed out the
, stock of several manufacturers.
Children's School Umbrellas, 43c.
2c-inch Ladies' Umbrellas, 5Oc, value
75c.
Fine Twllled-snk Gloria Umbrellas
steel rods, 81.
Fine : SIX Umbrellas. steel rod, dark
woof7Iwisted handles. S.Ss. regular price
Gentlemen's Folding Umbrellas. the very
thing for a traveller cannot get out or
order, only $3.50
Ladies' Umbrellas, mourning handles,
Gentiemen's Fine silk Umbrellas, steel
rods, crooked handles, 81, value 500.
OUR TOY DEPARTMENT
in basement Is now in full blast
BOYS CLOTHING.
To-day fret peep at the newest ana
finest Winter Clothes for boys. Inter
ested? Read the hints that follow: -,
Boys Heavy Blue Tricot SUITS, az
wool coat double breasted, ~ worth s,' %.
Boys Atwood Cheyiot Suits, $50;
clothing-store prices a.
Bows Dark Gray Kersey suits--we ac-
knowledge It is q leader for us-only $.lo.
Young Mems Suits. 16, IS, and 10 years
30 Boys' Corduroy Suits, s.
Sunday Suits. ATWOOD Black Diagonal
only 81, worth $50. 60.
Boys Doube-Breasted Cashmere Sults'
Boys Navy Blue and Brown Refers.
with deep sailor collars, trimmed, only
SiS9: regular price S2.75.
Boys Heavy Curled Chinchilla Refers
Boys Blue Curled Astrachan Refers,
only 1885,
DRAPERY sTUFFs.
There's some Of the work of making the
home beautiful that 10 one but the home
maker herself can do. There are many
little touches that no upholstery establish
ment can give. But we can sell her the
materials.
Japanese Tinsel Drapery, lOc.
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To Eject MIR. Elicit. successor.

The monthly meeting OF the Baptist
Sundays Association will be held
this Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock at
the Second church. The election OF n
president to succeed Mr.. I. II. Elicit,
resigned, Will be held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
Captain Pegrnm Ill.

The many friends OF Captain r. G..
Pegram, the well~known lawyer, will!
regret to learn that he is critically m.
Captain Pegram Is suffering with Brights
disease. Ills condition yesterday was IN
improved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
Book by Edgar Smith;
Music by Herman
Perlet.
Regret His Departure.

The choir OF st. Marks Episcopal
church met last night and adopted reso-
buttons expressive of their regret at
the proposed departure OF their pastor.
Rev. George C. Abbitt. who leaves to 30
to Kentucky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

, Fine French Saline Comforts. lined win
light Saline. only $3.50
Down Comforts, only SD. 81, -.
We are now showing new line OF
Ladies'. Misses. Chiidren's, ana Gentle-
mems Rockers. also a fine line OF Dlning-
Room Chairs, Carpet Lounges, made or
best 10-wire Tapestry, only 20.
si2.
Fur Robes. for carriage size. a.25-Gray
or White.
Best quality China Goat. SIZE.
Black Fur Rugs, full size, $50;
Russian Hair Carriage Robes, ~
SPECIAL SALE OF MATING MON
DAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

Mr.. Thomas II. Caswell. OF San Fran
cisco. Grand Commander OF the Scottish
Rite Masons, viii make his first visit
to this city next week. and warm wei
come will be given him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
SPECIAL BARGAINS THIS W.
IN BLACK AND COLOREn
SILKS.
LADIES' AND CHmDRry,s uos,,..

LADIES' AND CHmDREy,s uos,,.
Ladies' Fine-Gauge. Fast-Rla.., h,
Il lie. a pair, worth 2oc. "ste
ladies' Hermsdorf- Dye. Fart-n,...
Hose, lc., regular price 25c '.i.s
Ladies Black or Gray Wool Hos, o.
Ladies Fine Cashmere Blac<
Hose. &c. Woo
children's School Hose 1oc. ps,-
Chidren's Seamless Fine RIbttT Ia.
Black Hose y lie. pair. sizes 10 q ~. ~
Children's Black Hose. Sc. a pair
Ladies Heavy Black Hose. Herm,,,-
dye, &c, worth Soc.
LEATHER GOODS.
New line Of p II. IL. p. 90. 75e. s-, o.,
Purses and S.de-Satchelg. '
New line OF Dress Trimmings Furs. Al.
Eur Boas with ten tails. $50.
Marten-tur BOas. ten tails 81
Ostrich Boas, fun and glossy. 8. wsr,.
Coque Feather, $40. 70 $50
INFANTS WEAR.
F'leeced Infants Cloaks. I,c. TO go
Knit Sacuues - 10 zoe.
Knit Pantalettes, 81 ID and 5oc
Infants BOOteCs. 10 70 L5c.
New line OF Infants six Caps.
Lace Curtains, Chenille Curtains n-
mask Curtains, Coucn-IOYers. IIlnrns.
Table-COvers. Chenille Tablc-C0rsrs
This week We are Offering some erea
values I'm Lace Curtains. III you want b1r
gains come here.
Lace Curtains, $3.50. worth 500
Chenille Portieros, I.95, worth $50
Damask Curtains. $40, worth 81
Couch Covers, $3.50.
Damask Iable-COvers, Tjc. 10 $50
Chenille Table-COYers, a., only zoe. G..
Coo: "a. SIC; 81. 81.
White Wool FLANNEL. y l-2c a yard.
40-inch White Lawn. foc.
Gray Twilled Flannel, u i-2c.
COlOred Organizes. 25c. a yard.
Dark Outing. De. a yard.
y 1-2c. Canton, Joe. a yard.
Flannel, for wrappers and Dire
sacques. 8 lac.
Cretonne. 6 lie. n yard.
Csc Bed-Tick, l5c. a yard.
I5c. Denim, 10c. a yard.
Heavy Linen-Ftnished shifting. Sc
Embroidered Flannel. zoe.
Saline Skirts fleece lined, N5
Flannel Petticoats, ready made Gee.
Rustling PetticOats. ready made 81.
Heavy Rubber Combs, l0c. worth
Large Rubber Hair-Pns. Zoe. doze
Gentlemen's Dark Outing Shirts e
Great bargains In Table Linen, Nl9s A
and Towels.
75c. Table Linen. J0c.; S.25 Napkins 4
lie. Towels, Il lie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

she pledged her life If 1t should be
spared. and her strength, If it should
be given back, TO the holy work in which
her success has been 30 marvellous.
Ever since, she has fought against dill
ficulties that at times seemed beyond all
human power 10 surmount But, by I'M
wearying energy and tireless persever-
ence this institution. less than two
years old, will soon find its home In n
structure in every way suited TO the pur-
pose il is to fulfill, and an ornament TO
the city II honors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

5o-ineh Black curled Diagonal p.
yard. &C. I
40-iuch ATWOOD Black Hanr,,...
finished, J0c n yard. ll
o. p pieces OF Choice Plalds. 10. Rf.l be-
.0c.--A new line OF Fancy prass a..
$l-Blue and Black and Green 81, 'oa
Boucle Mixtures, worth $50 "a v@,i ".i-
s-Black SILK Morcen. worth 81 ri
Interchangeable Tanetas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
MILLINERY. CT
vi SssS
SPECIAL OFFERING.
This week | ara Offering
SPECIAL. GREAT BARGAINS

This week ara Offering
SPECIAL GREAT BARGAINS
in
TRIMMED HATS RIBBONS. PLUMES
TIPS. &c.
Beautiful Birds from l5c. and upwards
Largest and best assorted stock Oh
walking shapes.
The prices on all goods have been great
ly reduced.
Our styles and qualities OF goods as
too well known TO be repudiated
This Cut-Price Sale will begin on NUN
DAY MORNING. November 9th.
CELIA kASS,
nos.ft SIT EAST BROAD STREET
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OUR HOLIDAY DEPARTMENT Is
NOW IN FULL BLAST.


What you buy now will be stored away
for you until Xmas.
NEW CAPES AND JACKETS.
When We want to use our most en-
| phatic, superlatlve, extrayagant word to
describe the quality OF our Cloaks, we say
COMPARE.
Here are some very uncommon values.
| You viii find out why when you see them;
and how uncommon when you see the
same-priced cloaks elsewhere.
@-Correct-Length Plush Cape. full
sweep. nicely silk lined, Russian Marten-
! fur edge around collar.
S6-Correct-Style Seal Collarette, trim
med with Gray cbinchilla, fancy SILK
sl25O-wool Seal Cape. trimmed with
Thibet fur around collar, down 'front.' and
at bottom, full sweep, lined with heavy
satin rhadama.
Sle-Correct length OF Seal Capes, trim
med with Marten fur down front and Mar
ten-fur collar.
S5-Heavy Double Black Kersey .Capes,
velvet and cloth collars, trimmed with
small smoked pearl buttons.
Slime Black and Tan Kersey Capes,
trimmed down front and at bottom with
small, round silk buttons, strap seams
down front. and at bottom.
81 90-Medium- Weight Black Cloth Dou-
bic Capes, trimmed with three rows OF
silk braid.
s275-Black Cloth Capes, trimmed with
small buttons and SOutache.
S-Black Boucle Jackets, two buttons
at neck, box front, half silk lined.
$S50-Heavy Black Curied Astracnan,
half silk lined. three buttons.
S-Plain Black Beaver Coats, box front.
three buttons.
Sl0-Black Kersey Coats, stitched oil
around, worth SIS.
Stan Scotch Frieze, 4-button front.
Si0.50-Fine Curled Black Astrachan
Jackets, with cloth strap seams, double
row Of fancy buttons
Stan Frieze Coats. half silk-llned col
lar. front and cuffs trimmed with fur,
shield front
S35O-Plaln Black Kersey Coats.
A full line of Misses and Children s
Jackets.
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rEI.yETs AT nc. YARD.

The surprise won't Bring the measurements
WHY Won thugs such Carpets at such prices
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

TWO carloads Of
Scenery. Bcautiiuien a..
cium and Electrical
Effects, Exquisite Cos
tunes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
WOOL UNDERWEAR,
IMPERATIVE NECESSITY,
A FORCED SALE.

Owing to the continual warm weather
we find It imperative 10 create a
FORCED SALE OF our enormous STOCK
Of Wool Underwear.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests, Y 1-2c-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

ola papers FOR sale at &c. hundred a.
Dispatch office.
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PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

New South Council. Junior Order United
American Mechanics. initiated two mem
bers Friday night.
Mr.. Ernest Wells leavas town this
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-25
A NARROW ESCAPE.
How Ex=senator spooner of Wisconsin
 Squashed His Presidential Boom.

How Ex-Senator Spooner of Wisconsin
 squashed His Presidential Boom.
 Ex-Senator Spooner of Wisconsin nar- rowly escaped becoming a presidential possibility recently. lie was in the east on political business and was at the Waldorf hotel, New York. While he was absent plan was quietly matched up to present his name at the St. Louis convention, with the solid Wisconsin delegation behind it, and to try to get votes outside. MT. Spooner was in bliss ful ignorance of the scheme.
 The news reached him, and he sud denly started west Now it is said that he effeotually quashed his own boom. Some of the Wisconsin leaders seemed bent on dragging him forth as a favorite son, and MT. Spooner said that he had no desire to be a stool pigeon or decoy duck for some other candidate. He ex- plained simply to his friends that his only ambition was to succeed Villas in the senate. He was assured of a hearty support in this ambition, and his bloom" has been side tracked. New York Tribune.
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Paved With Precious Stones.

William Niven, mineralogist of New York, has recently found several thou sand dollars worth of minerals in the roadbed of the new speedway along the Harlem river. His latest discovery was that of tourmaline crystal, believed tC be the largest ill the world. This crystal has been bought for the American Mu- scum of Natural History, for $250. by Morris K. Jesup and is now on exhi- bition i'll the mintral hall of the muse um Mir. Niyen has found many rich minoralogieal specimens along the speed way. Among lis discoveries were large number of xenotimes, worth from $l0 to SEQ each.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-25
TO BOOM THE |. A. W
PRESIDENT ELLIOTT AIMS TO iN-
 GREASE MEMBERSHIP TO 6o,ooo.

Ills Election Was PopnIar-Lilsely Now
 That Professional Riders Will Have
 Greater Opportunities - Dissatisfaction
 Because of Reduced Value of Prizes.
 The affairs of the League of American Wheelmen, guided by new officers, will be conducted on broad and radical lines this year The election of Sterling Fl liott of Massachusetts to the presidency gives universal satisfaction, and while from some sections opposition developed against his election there is feeling that his administration will be active and progressive.
 As result of the changes made in the constitution of the league, the af fairs of the organization will be carried on i'll a more conservative way this season.
 This fact will be particularly notice able in racing matters The action of the national assembly ill abolishing
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-25

ing board will be the reappointment or Gideon.
 President Elliott Is convinced that the numerical strength of the league IS not what it should be, considering the great number of wheelmen in thls country at the present time, and he h. tends 10 use every effort to place the membership at 60,000 before the next annual meeting of the national assem- ply. .s
 The chief consuls throughout the dlf- ferent divisions will be advised of Pres ident Elliott's plan on the subject ID order to work accordingly.
 The conference held between Presl- dent Coleman of the cycle board ef trade and President Elliott of the League of American Wheelmen indl- eates that the latter is determined to take immediate steps to seek a closer cooperation between these two bodies, which he says he feels will be beneficial to the best interests of cycling
 Road improyement, increased mem- bership and the protection of wheel mems rights will be President Elliott $ chief objects this year. He is planning to inaugurate more aggressive poilcy in every division, so that the work oi the organization will be carried on on more uniform system, that will bear greater results than have ever been ob- tained before. New York World.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-25
A PLUCKY WOMAN.
Mrs. Willis Win Establish a Bakery In
 Circle City.


 Circle City.
 Mrs. Willis of Tacoma, the first white woman to attempt journey through the widest and most dangerous part of Alaska, left the other day on the steam or Willapa for Circle City, situated on Yukon river, just inside the arctic rim.
 She made the journey last year and found an admirable opening for bakery, and returned for the necessary supplies. She takes two sleds, heavily loaded, which will be hauled over the snow 8 thousand miles by dogs. With her OWL hands she will fell trees and build two canoes i'll which to cross Lake Linder- man and go down two rivers to Circle City. River navigation is exceedingly dangerous, and in several places it is necessary to carry the canoes around high waterfalls Speaking of the venture she said
 "Yes, it is quite an undertaking, but there is no real danger. Hundreds of weak men successfully accomplished the same journey. All it requires is pluck, energy and plenty of nerve. Dogs afford me ample protection from wild animals. sec no reason why a woman should not brave the perils of short journey like this to make stake.
 My husband is an invalid, and the opportunity for the establishment of a bakery at Circle City is good. Any hon. est, perseyering woman can engage i'll a profitable and respectable business there and return ill few years with thousands of dollars. ''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-25

FITz says he will not fight Corbett until the latter whips Maher and ad- vises the Champion Ito go and get a reputation. Corbett already has the greatest reputation for being the best fighter in the world and holds the worlds championship, therefore Fitz's advice does not stand him in good stead. It is very plain that the Aus tralian does not want 10 meet the Californian.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-25

tyin the State in which primaries have so far been called the provis- ions of this law have been invoked. In this regard we hope Jefferson county will follow suit. It will in- sure an honest and incontestable primary election and will make fraud, counting out" or anything of that kind utterly impossible. It will also tend to discourage bolting by defeated and discontented eandi- dates, and will insure cheerful and universal aequieseenee on the part of all in the final result.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-25
LEG4LIzED IaRIH4RfES.

The GRAPHIC published yesterday the full text of the bill passed by the last Legislature legalizing primary elections. This was one of the hardest fought and most important bills passed during the last sessions. The representatives from the large towns and thickly populated coun- ties urged its passage with energy and ability, while in the main 1t was mostly opposed by the repre- sentatives from the small and sparsely populated counties. Tine bill was introduced by Representa- tive Wadley, of Garland county, and it's progress was earnestly opposed at every point. Finally when 1t reached the Senate it was found that there the greatest opposition existed and the fate of the bill was in doubt. A canvass of the Senate by the writer revealed the fact that in it's original form it would be de- feated on final passage, and there fore it was amended so as to make its provisions purely voluntary on the part of County Central Commit tees and so that it's provisions could be invoked in counties where de-
  sired, and left inopperative where it was not wanted. In this shape the bill passed the Senate, and the Sem ate amendment was eoncurred in by the House. Thus, with many mis- givings on the part of some, the bill became law, but already it's useful ness, desirability and utility have been demonstrated. Sebastian county was the first to invoke the new law and under its provisions the Democratic primaries of week before last were held. The Fort Smith Eleuatoq, in speaking of the workings of the new bill, says
 If any doubt existed as to the wis dom of legalizing primary elections, it has been removed. The Sebas- tian primaries were conducted under the general election laws of the State, and legalized according to an act of the last Legislature. The scheme worked to perfection. The election was conducted in an order ly and decent manner. The saloons were closed, the polls were free from the presence of the heeler and rounder, and the voter went to the polls without interference and cast his vote for whom he choosed.
 Since this primary election was held the Attorney General has ren. dered an opinion to the effect that it is unnecessary to close the sa- looms on the days legalized primaries are held, but while this enables the saloons to keep open, it i'll no way destroys the general efficiency of thf measure as a means of preventing fraud and insuring unmolest ted, hon. est and peaceful primaries.
 We observe also that in every coun