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The morning times., 1896-09-05
BUCKNER AT LOUISVILLE.
He Thinks the indianapolis Platform
Is a Glorious One.

Louisville, KY, Sept. 4. Gen. Buckner
spent the day at the Willard, receiving
frienis. He will leave for home at O'Clock
tomorrow morning, TO remain until FIJI
day, when he Will return to attend the
notification
TO Il reporter today Gen. Buckner said
lit is glorious platform and it was a
glorious coDve ntion. ] cannot tell at pres
ent what my plans are. They depend en-
tirely on the will OF the national campaign
committee. l am in the hands of my party,
and stand ready to do its bidding"
George II. Davie, chairman OF the Demo-
cratic State central committee, has called
a meeting Tor tomorrow to arrange for the
notification OF the nominee. Mr.. Davie
was requested at Indianapolis to prepare
the notification speech, but he thinks Sena-
tor Caffery would be the proper person to
do SO, as he was chairman OF the con-
vention. Consequently the Senator will
be called on to make the speech.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
baltimore Markets.

Baltimore, Nd, Sept. 4.-k Jour inactive,
uncaangeo-reoe.pu 1919 barrels, ex-
pOrtS, l5,UIU barrels, saicS, 800 barrelA
Wheat dull and lower-spOt and month,
% Is -4aoU IS. october, I'll l-2a6l 3-4.
lecember, 6j I-4a64; steamer No = red,
SIS 8 -4ao5 7-S-receipts, 49,465 bushels;
exports, 4S,uOu busnels; stock, l ,214. .124
busnek; sales, 1l,uUU Dusceis-soathern
wneat By sample. 60a63; do. on grade.
SO l-2a6z IL. Corn dull and ioweT-spos
and month, 25a25 Is. October, 20 LA
- ,S-4: November and Eeccmper, new and
old. 2ea26 A; January, - IL asked;
steamer. :ia.i 1-S-rece.pts, 95,Soo BUSH
els: exports. e0. .2o0 bushels; stock, $780,
4S7 bushels: saies. 1000 busheis-sorthcrn
white and yei.ow corn, 20 1-4a21- Oats
steady No white, 25a26. nominal;
No. mixed. 90 1-:a.3-receipts, 81 ,72S
bushels, exports. none, sto ck. 22o, PIT
bushels Rye qc ct-No. = Eearny, 36a37:
western. 81 -2a37 34-receipts, 2.513
bushels: exports, nossc; sto cx. 8! $50 bushels.
Hay tending lowcr-cEoice timothy, Si4
asked. Grain rreights very firm, engage
ments less active, unchanged. Sugar,
steady. unchanged. Butter quiet fancy
creamery, 16alT: do. imitation. 13a14:
do. ladle. 12; good iadie, 1ua11 store
packed. Sa1O. Eggs firm fresh. IA.
Cheese firm. unchanged. Whisky un.
changed.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
j EGG FORTY YEARS OLD.
Ii HAS Some Which Are ConSideret
Great Delicacies.

One Of the curiosities Of the cuisine Of
Ii Hung Chang 10 the egg which has
been buried for forty years" One or
these has been presented to one Of the
guests Of the hotel. 1t Is said that the
egg after this burial is quite p8latable
on exhumation. 1t is originally covered
with hard black shell and such chem
ical composition that it has the effect Of
keeping the egg fresh for half century
or more. ID sr-s-ai ..ftt-is"I~
This egg II made the base Of dish
which is compou nded o; porEs goose grease
and vegetables and IL eaten for breakfast
Two italian street piano men took ieinto
their heads to anticipate the Marine Band
concert yesterday sfternoon to Ii Hung
Chang. ard they made money by their fore
sight They camped on Vermont avenue
under what they supposed to be the window
ur Ii Hung Chang. They played and pia yed
until at last o Chirese gentleman, who
they swore was Ii, came to the window.
1t must have been Ii, for he threw down
a dollar In Mexican money. They played
some more and they got another dollar
and some small Chinese coins, which are
probably worth twice their weightin In silver
as curios OF as souvenira
The morning times., 1896-09-05
Elrctricnl Morkera.

At an enthusiastic meeting OF Electrical
Workers Union. 40. l26. held last evening.
at their rooms, No, SOS Eleventh street.
IL was decided that the union would par
ticipate iD tie Ldbor Day Pc "a de and Inat
Tie mem 5ers waEid turn out III carriages.
A coant had aiready been made and on
The strength, or assurances given, twenty
carriages were ordered. The members
lave also made Arrangements for the
decoration or t,,eir carriages
The morning times., 1896-09-05
NEBRASKA DEMOCRATS.
FIJI in the Vacancies Left on. Il
POpulist Ticket.

Fill in the Vacancies Left on. the
Populist Ticket.
Omaha, Neb., Sept. 4.-The Democratic
State convention today in this city in
dorsed the nominees of the Populist State
convention held recently at Hastings, and
filled In the blanks left vacant for that
purpose. These We're two in number, viz,
attorney general and university regent.
The State ticket is as follows: Silas Hol-
comb, governor; John E Harris, lieuten-
ant governor; W. F. Potter, secretary of
State: John F. Cornell, auditor; J. N Mer
serve, treasurer; w. R. Jackson, surerin.
tendent: J. V. Wolff, Commissioner of pub
lie lands; william Neville long term, and
John S. Kirkpatrick short term judges Of
supreme court; c. j. Smyth, attorney gen
eral; Thomas Rawlins, regent.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
MR.. HANNA's OPINION.
Palmer's domination VIII Help :ne
Relu D. L:in Tickt:.


Repu .i::,,n Ticket.
Cleveland, Ohio, Sep. An. A. Hanna,
chairman OF the national Republican execu-
tive committee, spent today In this city.
Asked his views of the ticket nominated
by the sound money Democrats at Indian
apolis, Mr.. Hanna said:
Il think the action Of the convention
will be of assistance to US. Senator Palmer
ts a strong, reliable man, and has heavy
following among the Democrats Of Illinois.
His nomination, following that of a gold
standard Democrat for governor in that
State, will weaken the forces of the other
Democrats in Illinois very materially"
Mr.. Hanna thought the nomination Of
Gen. Buckner would also help the Repub-
licans. -s
Regarding the Vermont election Mr..
Hanna said 1t indicated that the people
as a whole will repudiate the Chicago
platform.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
League vice Chairman Elected.

J.. Dublin, Sept. 4.-The Irish National
League of Great Britain held meeting here
today and. elected Patrick Aloysi,is Nc.
Hugh, member OF Parliament for the North
Division OF Leitrlfn, a Dillonite. as vice
member OF Parliament for west Donegal,
.whp, as. a. Healyite, the meeting refused,
to re-elect.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
HEcHT & COMPANY.
SIS Seventh Street.
Pants to
tide over
$I.o8 pair.


It's about now that almost
every man needs a new pair
of pants TO piece out with.
And yet there are lots OF
patterns that can be worn
right through the winter.
AS we said yesterday. we
have added a large lot of
pants left from suits which
were priced at SIS and $50.
Some of them would ordi-
narily sell for 81 and S.
and more. But they will
all go in the sale at tSl.t6.
The morning times., 1896-09-05

Topeka. Sept. 4,-Unitcd States District
Judge c. q. Foster, this forenoon, upon the
application OF the Girard Life inscr crance
Annuity and Trust Company, OF Psiladel-
phia, placed the j. B.. Watkins Land and
Mortgage Company. OF Lawrence, in The
hands OF 81. Summerfield and J. B. Wat
kins, OF Lawrence, and john F. Switzer, OF
Topeka, as receivers. The liabilities are
81, 300 900, consisting chiefly OF debcnturc
mortgages on Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and
Texas farms.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
The $S.98 suit sale.

Here's where the values
are bigg est. Unusual to
have a suitsale right at the
beginning of the season.
But we've a new mems de-
partmeut on the third floor,
and we want you to get IN
to sec it.
In this sale we've included
the finest cheviots, cassi-
meres aud tweeds-in any
style coat you wish. They
are worth i great deal more.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
AMONG LABOR UNIONS.
Several Locals hold Meetings and
Ma Ii. Labor Day Plans,

special meeting OF Biickia yefs' Union
No. /. was held last evening n- the pUr-
pose OF distnDatIn. the uiuivrns co oe
worn In the Labor Day parade.
There was u large nyniucr OF members
Oh hand and tee niUn will be very much
In evidence in the-paIade. The uniforms
consist OF a blue coat ans. pants and dark
gray hat, and viii MAKE a very pretty
show. President hjaean has issued or
ders Tor the assembly OF the union ut 8
O'Clock sharp at headquarters on the n,orn-
ing OF tue parais.i
The morning times., 1896-09-05
Pas.enger steamer Di.abled.

Amherstburg, Ont, Sept. 4.-The passen-
ger steamer City of Toledo, bound up from
Toledo to Detroit, was disabled on Lime
Kiln Crossing at.noop today. The paddles
OF the port wheeland wheel-house are badly
wrecked The tug schenck has taken her
to Detroit for repairs.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
EFFORTS AT FUSION FAILED.
West Virginia Populists VIII Go It
Alone.

Wheeling, W. va. Sept. AIN q con-
ference at Clarksburg between the Demo
cratic and POpulist State committees late
last night all efforts at fusion failed, al
though the Democrats made desperate ef-
forts at success, even Offering to sacrifice
the attorney generalshp on the State ticket
The Populist nominee for Governor. Isaac
C. RaiphsDydcr, withdrew yesterday and
the committee placed Nat Ward Fitzgerald
of Terra Alta at the head of the ticket
Fitzgerald Is an eccentric genius and
tried to start a. bltciner girl restaurant
in New York city few years ago.
The morning times., 1896-09-05

II las LetD rIorted TO ErLiLeeTs' Union
No. 66ds tia, the tishtEcur law Is Icing
violated at the United states jail.
Tie engineers employed there. it is ssid,
are KEPT On ulty for twenty four hours con-
tiDuo;isly before Leing reneved. Their re-
dcf works tie ssinc LrInher ci EoLIS ilids
making it twcnty-four hours On and t@ eIty-
four hours OFF alternately.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
Opposing Tariff Change on wheat.

Toronto. Ont. Sept 4.-The Dominion
Aillers' Association, in annual meeting
here. has passed resolution expressing
strong opposition to any change in the tariff
on wheat and flour and also to reciprocity
with the United States in wheat and flour,
holding that such reciprocity would result
in great loss and injury to farmers and
miliers of Canada. A strong deputetion
OF members of the association will 60 to
Ottawa to express their views to the gov
ornmpnf
The morning times., 1896-09-05
NATIONAL BANK FAILS.
Helena, Mont, Institution Goes Under
with $3,45S,OOO Liza biIities.

Acting Comptroller Coffin was yesterday
advised OF the failure Of the First National
Bank, OF Helena, Mont. This bank Is one
OF the largest in the West, Ex-Governor
Hauser being its president
The liabilities are stated at s3, ,45s 900.
asfollows: Capital, $500 ,OG0; surplus and
profits, $2OS GOO: due other banks, $685.
900; bills pa ayabie, S125, 600; individual
deposits, 81. 100000. Bank Examiner
Flynn has been placed in charge OF the
bank. Its failure is due to the inability
OF its officers to aifze on its assets.
The morning times., 1896-09-05

Austin. Tex, Sept. 4.-The Indianapolis
platform, and ca candidates give supreme
satisfaction to sound money Democrats
here. In canvass today. however, 1t
approved the action OF the convention, that
at least four-fifths OF them will vote for
Mckinley, believing that 1T will be the
surest way to defeat Bryan.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
Boys school clothes.

Two weeks from MondaT
school opens. You surely
want The boys new-clad.
We've the finest stock OF
boys suits in town without
an exception. The new de-
partment is On the frs:
floor.
We have "decked ont"
the window and it'll give
you an idea of what's ia
side.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

Meagar news has Just reached here
OF the explosion of toiler used for the
purpose o.pumping water Tor arailroadtank
seven m les west of here on the Southern
road. Three men were killed. Their
names were Elsie Black, George Black and
Turner
The morning times., 1896-09-05
To Wait on the Thea,ers.

The Electrical Workers Union has ap-
pointed - Committee 10 wait on tie ,uaa-
ayers OF the Bijon Theater and the Grand
Opera House in reference to the employ
ment-of union electricians
The morning times., 1896-09-05
DEMOCRATS TO RALLY.
Bryan and Sewall Club Has q Big
List of Speakers for Tonight.

Hon. Ckauncey F. Black, Of Pennsyi-
vania. president Of the National Associa-
ton OF Democratic Clubs. arrived in the
city last night, and will be in attendance
at the Bryan and Sewail rally OF the Inter
state Democratic Association tonight at
River View.
Hon. William Bartlett. of New York.
and E. v. BrooSshire, OF Indiana, a long
time personal friend Of Ar. Bryan, will
speak. as will Hon. H. c. Bell, deputy
commissioner OF pensions.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
ARKANSAS ELECTION.
Four Tickets TO He Voted for Next
Monday. .f-

Little Rock ARK, Sept. 4.-The Arkansas
State electiontaEes place Monday, the 7th
instant, and will be one Of the hottest po-.
litical contests shat has occurred in this
State since recoiistruction. There are f0,-
tickets In the field-Democratic Republican
Populist and Prohibition.
The cause Of the first two Ia champ ploned
by Col. Daniel Vt. zones and Hon. L. Rem
mel, respectively. while Col. Abper W.
Files heads the Ppptlist ticket 'i9'''' =
The morning times., 1896-09-05
.G.L. R. HCAIMPNEHT OVER.
Officers Elected and Installed
and the Boys Leave.
WASHINGTON MAN HoNoRED

A. Z. johnson chosensurgeonGeuerai.
Sketch Of the New Commander-in-
Chief-Au Pleased with st. Psui's
Hospitality-Thec Council of Admin
istrattOn.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
tennessee PopulIst. and Democrats.

Tennessee POpulists and Democrats.
Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 4.-The Popuiist
reply to the Democratic proposition to fuse
is that they will agree. provided four Pop
ulist electors are placed on the ticket and
that TAYLOR, the Democratic guherratoria,
candidate, will divide time in a .tint dis
edsSi," of State issues with Minis, their
cart,ilate.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
AFTER PRESIDENT ELLIOTT.

The utterances Of President Elliott, OF
Harvard University, concerning the Grand
Army were resented 10 q report from the
committee on resolutions which was adopted
declaring that ..while we emphatically
condemn such statements as unworthy and
untruthfui, we will not dignity them by
formal resolution OF condemnation"
The antI-Confederate spirit OF the encamp-
ment was put to test by Past Depart
ment Commander Blodgett, OF Illinois, who
introduced Resolution recommending the
erection of soldiers home in the South
for Confederate army veterans
1t failed to pass the committee stage and
the department Of Illinois threw it out at its
last encampment. The project of estab-
burg and Fredericksburg were strongly
tndorsed.
The bill In Congress for q mem orial bridge
across the Potomac to the Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery, opposite Washington, was
not indorsed.
A resolution was adopted asking Con-
gress to pass a law forhidding the use Of
the national coat of arms and flag for polit-
ical purposes or for private gain, as in q
trade mark or label.
On motion OF Cumberland Post No. 737
OF Illinois, the encanipment supported the
proposition to raise Maj. Gan. Nelson A.
Miles, u. 8. A., TO the rank OF lieutenant
general.
The Sons of Veterans question was
shelved for year in a report from the
committee on rules, by a reference of
the proposition to the Buffalo encampment
wOMEN's RELIEF CORPS.
The convention OF the Women's Relief
Corps elected the following officers:
President, Mrs. Agnes Hit OF Indianap-
oils; senior vice president, Miss Marie
Hazen Winkel OF st. Paul: treasurer, Mrs
Isabelle Bagiey of GAINESVILLE, Ohio; junior
vice president, Mrs. Amelia j. Colgan OF
Virginia.
The Recommendation In the Presidents
report that AndersoDviiie prison site DC
purchased by ythecOrpsa and ndkeptpermancntl,
in condition as q war exhibit was adopted
The ladies OF TIE &. A. r. finished the
election of officers today as follows:
Treasurer, Mrs. Flora Gerge, Washington
national counsellor, Mrs. Laura NcNair.
New Jersey: chaplain, Mrs ThnDkfui.
Massachusetts,.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
California Man Hanged. !.

SacrameDto, Cal, Sep. 4.-GeOrge W.
Roberts was hanged at Folsom prison this
morning for cutting the throat OF Walter
Freeman during. barroom quarrel In
April last.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
saratoga ParIor Car Withdrawn.

The passenger department. OF the Penn
.sylvanias Railroad Company announces the
Withdrawal, after September 3. Of the.
washineton and Saratoga partof car now
leaving n tAs 9 a, p, traip. .ssss - ~
The morning times., 1896-09-05
Mills to start Up.

woopsocket. r. l.. Sept. 4.-The Baliou,
Lyman & Bartlett cotton mills, employ
ing two hundred and fifty people, will start
next Monday, after six weeks suspension.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
HH1Q6ARHRSMIAEM
Chairman Bynum Says It VIII
Be IN Chicago.
BRANCH TO GO TO NEW YORK

Leaders Among Sound Money Demo-
Gratis concede That the Main Fight
Ia Going TO He IN the Central West
ern States-An the Chief Actors An
Indianapolis eonyentionG Gone Home.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
Hoke smith In Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ca, Sept. 4-Ex-S ecre tary
Hoke Smith returned here today. He will
resume the practice OF law.
The morning times., 1896-09-05
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished ny Seymour Bros.. bank
ers and brokers' members OF Now
York stock Excha ngs.. Washington
office, Rooms 5 and 3a.. Sun Building.
j. A. Dreen, manager.
ID 81 Or High Low. Clos.
Am. Cation Oil Co.-.... tx 9H 9x *
Ana. Sugar Refineryc Co. lt23z tix5( lIl}{ lIili
Am. Sugar Re. Co pfd.. iUox ie1sz 1o0H loi1<
The morning times., 1896-09-05

S3 .9s for boys fine Dress Suits
fine wursteds. cheyiots. tweeds
and cass.mereS-suitS Tor wnica
the others get $5 and $6.
The morning times., 1896-09-05

Sl.7e Tor ali the fine 8 to g.
year Refer Suits and 8 to 16-
year rJupic-breaSted Suits, in
medium weights, Tor school
wear-sI:tS which were $3.50,
81 and $3.50.
The morning times., 1896-09-05

Grant there, re-epiisted. for the war
July 16, 1861, was promoted December l,
1861, to adjutant OF the Thirteenth Illinois
Cavalry, served with that regime Mt and on
the staff of Gen. JOHN W. Davidson, par
ticipatiDg in the battles with that command
on the march to Helena and Little Rock.
Ark. He was assigned to command it
during the Arkansas campaign. He assist
ed in raising the Third Arkansas Cavalry
or Union white men, " as promoted to major
and commanded the regiment until nearly
the close OF the war, participating in most
OF the battles in Arkansas under Gen. Steele.
In 1 S62 he wa married to Mary Bcecher
Masterson, anu has tive children. He has
been on the executive Committee OF the ma
tional council OF administration, q. A. r,
for three consecutive years, was elected
icpa Il ment cu;annn nder ot Nebraska by ac-
c.anation in 1890. He is also comman-
der OF the Loyal Legion of Nebraska
APPOINTMENTS MADE.
Commander-in-C Chief CIarkson announced
the appointment: OF c. E. Burmester. OF
Omaha, as adJJtant general. His other
appointments win not be made for few
days.
Ihe new council OF administration was
elected us follows from each State de-
partment:
Alabama. n. D. wickershani; Arizona.
J. ". Darlington; Arkansas. j. H. Hutch
inson; California and Nevada, j. X. Stsier,
San Francisco; Colorado, b. L. Carr: Con-
neciicut, ]. W. Wiisey; Delaware, j. II.
WorTail, P Pleesantville; Florida, T. s.
Unmarth, Jacksonville; Georgia, Ira II.
Mallory, Fitzgerald; Idaho, W. H. Barton,
Moscow; Iowa, Lumen L. Caldwell. De-
corah; Kansas, W. H Smith, Narysyil!e;
Louisiana and Mississippi, F. C. Anterne.
New Orleans; Maine, herbert 4. Sargent.
Portland; Maryland, Marion A. Brian. Bal
tirnore; Massachusetts,, William S. Loornis.
Holyoke: Michigan, Roscoe d. Dix. Berrien
Springs; Montana, Charles Sprague. BoLc-
man: Nebraska, A. Trayssor. Omaha; New
Hampshire, David E. Proctor, Wilton;
New Mexico. Hiram Champion, Santa Fe;
New YORK. Charles A. Shaw. Brooklyn;
North Dakota, g. G.. Gill. Fargo;
Ohio, E. r. Montfort. Gin cinnati;
Oklahoma, W. II. baker, Cross; Oregon,
H. g. Allen: Army of the Potomac, W. h.
Chambers, Washington, ID. c.; Rhode Island,
Nelson Vialle, Howard; South Dakota,
william A. Gray, Deadw,od; Tennessee,
George W. Patton. Chattanooga; Texas,
Mcintyre, Dandy; Washington and Alaska.
Thomas NJ. Young, Seattle: Virginia and
North Carolina, A. !effers, Norfolk; West
Virginia, G. X. Mailoy, ParIersburg; Wis
consin, o. W. Carlson, Milwaukee; Illi-
Do;s, Thomas W. Scott. Fairfield; In
diana, W. b. Armstrong, Indianapolis; In
dian Territory. X. W. Hill. MUscogee: KeE-
tucky, Charles W. Erdman, Louisville;
Minnesota, A. Schaefer, st. Paul: Mis-
souri,, n. F. Sterrett. st. Louis; New Ger
sey, j. ]. Kent, Trenton; Utah, E. ".
TatlccE. Salt Lake City; Pennsylvania, W.
Fl. Graham, Allegheny
The morning times., 1896-09-05

20 ceats for boys 50c good
wearing pSrt wool Pants. Good
patterns and all sizes
The morning times., 1896-09-05

There are a cew Of those mems
dollar Shirts left. There were
mor-'n we tholght. The balance
OF them VIII go today for
Csc They're made OF good
percaie.
The morning times., 1896-09-05

gathering and to uphold a principle very
Gear to him. After Hearty three cheers
the crowd dispersed.
The morning times., 1896-09-05

$2.4o Tor hoys' an-wool dou-
Sc.iool suits. in sizes
from D to Is years s-chev-
lots or casSimercS-mace up in
the finest manner by the best
makers OF boys clothing in the
world.
The morning times., 1896-09-05

Such rush Tor waists at 33c.
All IN the window are now gone.
Those t:.at renal nwill go today.
Effective styles, In plain colors
ami fanctes, with hish-cut turn
down ooilars-bishop sleeves,
link cJrfs and sua-a nter,i ftt
waist thar sold all season Tor
81 to $3.50.
Dou'' stop because you haven't
the cash. Tou may havea.i she
time rYI Eeed to pay for what
you fuv That's the advantage
OF buying here You pay less
and pay as you can.
HEIGHT & COMPANY,
SIS Seventh Street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-09

ceeded In earning enough to pay the
$50 towards Johns education (Which.
by the way, he has repaid hundred
fold), while the lady paid the remaind-
er.
During the last few years OF my
residence in London my wife's health
was very poor, and the doctor advised
me to take her back to Wales. That
is why l left London. My wife died
soon after our return to our native lanI
and was buried at Old Castle. Bldg
end. After my wife's d h l came to
live at Maesteg. at which place fol-
lowed my trade until very recently.
MY son, Llewelyn, when he grew
into manhood journeyed to Australia.
where he married. Some few years
back he buried his wife and four chill
dren within a week of each other. The
blow was too much for him, and he
sank under it and died within a year,
leaving behind him one little child,
girl, to mourn his death. AS soon as
John heard of Llewelyn's death, he
sent at once for his little girl. and she
is still with him in London, brought up
as one of his own children. Ap.
Thomas also went to America. where
he remained for several years, but he
has returned to live in Scotland. Will
heard from him since he left the coun-
try. Ap. Thomas saw him in New
York, where they spent some little time
together. He was a splendid player on
the violin, and l dare say he earns his
living by that means. l have u daugh-
ter who was married to Mr.. Thomas
Miles, son of the late Mr.. Thomas Miles,
of Maesteg. She played the harp tol-
erably we'll, and I dare say, so do most
of her children, who by the way are
nearly all married"
So ended the old gentleman's narra-
tive as given almost in his own words.
About Il years ago Mr.. Thomas mar
ried the second time. to Miss Roberts.
of Maesteg. The day following this
second marriage Ap Thomas paid Wis
II To MaeSteg to see his father. lie
knew nothing of the previous days
ceremony. and came in upon the happy
pair unexpectedly. His first remark to
today than ever saw you before" "A
good reason why, my son." was his re-
ply, | only got married yesterday.
.Ap. Thomas sprang upon his feet in
surprise and exclaimed. Il am very
glad. father. and if should happen to
lose my wife ! would do the same
thing" | understand that since Ap
Thomas has done. the same thing"
and has married 70 his second wife.
lt is now some years since the genial
old Wclshman was laid to rest beside
his first wife, but he Is stlll remember
I'd with respect by the many natives Of
"Yr Hen BlWyf"