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The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
SOUTH PORTLAND.
PLEASANTDALE.

FLEA
Mrs. Guy Mills has returned from q
visit with friends in Saoo.
Misses Mamie and Georgia Richardson,
of South Portland village, are visiting
their friend and schoolmate. Miss Eva
Pickett.
Miss Matte Pickett, of Portland, has
been the guest of her cousin, Miss Ethel
Dyer, during the week.
Miss Helen Hoyt ia visiting her cousin
Miss Cora Piper, Boston, for few
weeks.
Mrs. Charles Hamilton Is entertaining
relatives at her home on Elm street.
Quite number of new houses are 60
ing up here, among the number being
those of Capt. Thompson and Mr.. John
Hayes.
Miss Thompson, Of Stoneham, Mass.
is visiting her brother, MIR. Irving
Thompson, Evans street, for a few days.
Mrs. Charles Chickerina Is In Kittery
visiting her daughter, Miss Stella Chick
ering.
We are glad to report that Mrs. Char
lotte Whitney, who has been Ill for some
time, is very much improved and able to
sit up part Of the time.
Mr.. Bred Cunningham has moved his
family from the Howard House to the
upper rent in Mrs. Maria Pillsbury's
fine new house on Summer street.
Mrs. John Minot has been quite ill
during the past week but under DR..
Rogers's skilltul treatment Is much I'm
proved.
Miss Cora Richardson has been Visiting
her sister, Mrs. Charles Merrill, on Elm
street for few days past.
MT. Clinton Helmold. of Clinton,
Mass, is In town, called here by the
sudden death of his cousin, Mr.. Parker
J. Small.
Capt. and Mrs. Daniel Rodiok have
arrived home from South America.
Capt. Herbert D. Lewis. bark Annie
Lewis, has arrived home from Buenos
Ayres. Mr.. Lewis is looking finely, and
reports good voyage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Knight daughter
Maud and son Herbert, are in Wisconsin
tiSluAuk I01hvtVEHs
There will be Christian Endeavor
rally at the North Congregational church
next Wednesday evening. The Endeayors
from South Portland, Knightville. Spur
wink and the Centre, .:have been invited.
Mrs. A. B. Hutchinson is making re-
pairs ON his stable.
Charles Dixon and family, who have
been camping at Spurwink, have return
ed home.
Charles Studley and wife, and G. N
Trefethen and wife are to take a carriape
drive through the country to the noun.
tains.
The funeral service of the late Benz.
E. Libby, occurred at his late residence
on Shawmut avenue, Friday afternoon
and was largely attended. Mr.. Libby
was carpenter and builder and had
gained large CIRCLE Of friends and ao.
qnsi ntances among the business people
of this town and Portland with whom
he YVES associated for 80 years,
Mr.. Joe 2. GRAHAM, bioyolist of Will
ard, while returning home in the even
ing reosntly, was deprived the right of the
highway by an inferior looking black
and white animal, but now he walks
about clothed in garments new and
strange, wondering what struck him.
Mr.. Oscar Foster Of Rooklsnd. who has
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
J.,ni.'s Offer.

jamie is a bright eyed boy who belongs
to family of seven children. He has an
uncle living in the country 30 miles from
his city home, and he loves TO visit him.
Although he is only 8, he shows great
fondness for animals, and during bis last
visit he was much interested In little calf
there and kept teasing his uncle to sell it
TO him to take home.
Finally the uncle asked, "What would
you pay me for the calfY''
Jamie replied, 81 haven't much money,
but could trade the baby for the calf, for
we have baby at our house most every
year. New York Sunday World
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
This Is Your Opportunity

This Is Your Opp ortunity.
On receipt Of ten cents cash or stamps, gen
erous sample will be mailed of the most popular
Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream
Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its great merit.
Full Size soc.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren St..New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr..of Great Falls, Montana,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. can
emphasize his statement, st is positive cure
for catarrh if used as directed" Rev
Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres. Church
Helena, Montana.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
WIT AND WISDOM.
What win She Dor

Mrs. B.--WhaB do you think Ny hus-
band says I must wear a modest bathing
suit or none at all this summer.
Mrs. G.-The horrid thing! What will
you do about ltS
Mrs. B.--Wear nome at all New York
journal.
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Representatives TO the Legislature.
:ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

.ANDROsCOGGIN COUNTY.
Lewiston-Frank L. Noble, George W. Fur
bush, Charles A. Forest, Agchie L. Talbot.
Auburn.B. +. Briggs, j. P. Hutchinson.
Lisbon-Walter E. Plummer,
Turner-Almon G. Day.
East Livermore-J A Rowell
Poland-B. NJ. FernaId
Wales-Joseph W. Sawyer.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
Bridgewater-Albelt L, Chandler.
Van Buren-Fred b. Violette.
Presque Isle-George H. Smith.
Wood1and-Henry b. Pratt.
Fort Kent-William Dickey.
Caribou-Judah D. league.
Houiton-George II. Gilman.
Smyrna. P. Daggett.
Fort Fairfield-E. L. Houghton.
Linneus-Major w. Bither.
Madawaska-Remi A. Daigle.
Masardis-Newell D. Smith.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Portland-seth L. Larrabee, William J.
Knowlton, Frederick D. Winslow, Arthur
W. Merrill, John Howard Hill, Wilbur G.
Whelden.
South Portland-Meivilie B. Fuller.
Caseo-Richard Cook.
Cambsrland-NelSon n Shaw.
WesEbrook-1hurston S. Burns.
FFeeport-Wfnthrop I. Fogg.
Sexp6oro-Joha Albert Snow.
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There will also be Flag raising before
the meeting.
W. A. Williams is sojourning for a
week at Fort Popham and Indian Head.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05

sebago-P. P. Larrabee.
Yarmouth-Harlem P, Prince.
Brunswiek-S. L. Ho1brook.
Bridgton-Winburn N. Staples.
W1ndham-JoSeph L. Robinson
Standish-William S. Thompson.
Gray-James d. Hancock
Deering-Myron E. Moore.
Gorham-Elbridge NJ Wilson
FRANKLIN COUNTY,
Strong-J. Harvey Conant
Farmington-George NJ Currier
Wilton-Cyrus N. Blanchard
New Vineyard-Samuel b. Luce.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Ellsworth-H. b. Saunders.
DISQUALIFICATION D. Chatto
Blue Hill-Harvey P. HincEIey.
Bucksport-Isaac D, Britton,
Sullivan-Henry Boynton.
Bar Harbor-Edward b. Rodick,
Deer Isle-Stephen B. Thurlow
Penobscot-Joseph M. Hutchins.
Amherst-Dr. j. ii. Patten.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Augusta-George E. Macomber, william
II. Williams.
Waterville-w. C. Philbrook.
Hallowell-D K. Jewell.
GardinerJ s. Maxcy.
Chelsea-Thomas Searles.
Randolph-BarTett A. Cox,
Benton-G I. Tarbell.
Be1grade-Henry W. Colder.
Manchester-Charles S. Pope,
Litchfield Plains -Oramandal Smith,
Mt. Vernon--Albion P Cram
KNOX COUNTY.
Rockiand-Fred R. Spear. W. H. Fogler.
Rockport-C E. Mcintyre
Thomaston-Thomas S. Singer.
=Union-Benjam Burton.
Approximation Thurston.
st. George-J. Edward Shrader.
Vinalhaven-Fred E. Littlefield.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Southport-Austin E. Greenleaf,
Jefferson-Albert j. Ames.
Nobleboro-Thomas j. York.
Bristol-Daniel Mason.
Observation-Disclosures Burnham,
Hiram-Alm ON Young.
Gilead-Harlan P. Wheeler.
OXFORD COUNTY.
Andover-C. E. Cushman.
Milton Pl.-George E. Brown.
Greenwood-Edward W. Pen1ey.
Paris-Isaac Rounds.
PENOBsCOT COUNTY.
F. A. Porter, F.. II. Parkhurst. Isaiah K.
Stetson, Flavils o. Beal
Matta wa Seg ". Hamilton.
Levant-Charles W. Fernald,
Newburg-Amos W. Bnowlton.
Corinna-William /. Burrel,
Garcia. N. Tolmap
Corinth-Ira ". Davis.
Brewer-Frank A. Floyd.
Lncoln-N. NJ, Jones.
0rono-A. j., Durgin,
Hampden-George ". Smith.
Gar1and-Andrew p Andrews
Milford--Wil1iam A. Austin.
Old Town-George P. Longley.
PISCATAQUIS COUNTY. +,
Dover-Frank 3, Guernsey.
Guilford-Marcellus L. Hussey.
Medford-David A. Hathorn.
Willimantic-Hira1n " Hathaway.
sAeADAHoC COUNTY.
Tapsham-P. H, Purinton.
Bath-John o. Patten, william 7, DonneIl.
Richmond-Noble Maxwell.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Fairfeld-George G. Weeks.
6kowhegan-L. L. Walton
Pittsfeid.-Alonzo H. Burse.
Moscow-Danville 8. Moore.
Norrddgewock-H L. Whiting.
Comville-C. C. Kinsman,
Harmony-Ruel H. Reed.
WALDO COUNTY.
Frankfort-Albert Pierce.
Belfast-W. L. LittIefeld.
EhoTndike-S. A. Coffin. IS
Northport-Phineas G.. Hurd
Searsport-James H. Kneeland.
Liberty-Arthur V. Martin.
WASHINGTON COUNTY,
Calais-George A. Murchie.
Machtas-W. r. Pattingall.
Pembroke-B. B. Murray.
PASSPORT e. Sewcomb.
Addison-Osmond A. Holmes.
Steuben-Robert A. Davis.
/Dennysville-Lyman r. Gardner.
Brookton-Lewfs A. Dudley,
Cutler-HOrace 8. Stevens.
YORK COUNTY.
Acton-S. II. Garvfn.
Buxton-Samuel B. Shepherd
Newfielde-Gorge E. Mitchell.
Shapieigh-James E. Coffin.
:Kittery-Frank E. Rowell.
NJ. O'Neil.
Kennebunk-CharesK K. Littlefeld,
South Berw1ck-Albert Goodwin.
York-Joseph W, Simpson.
Lyman-Cyrus W, Murphy.
Sanford-Willis Z. Sanborn.
Berw1ck-Edward F. Cove.
SacO-JOSeph H Shaw
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
WASHINGTON COUNTY.


Senators-Charies A. Mccullough, Calais !;
Edgar 4, Wyman. Milbridge.
sheltf-Isaac T. Longfellow, Machias.
AttOFney-Frod I. Campbell, Cherryfield.
clerk Of Courts-Phineas Il. Longfellow
MachisA.
Judge Of Ppobate-George r. Gardiner
Calais
REGISTER of Probate-William NJ Bradbury,
Machias.
Treasurer-Austin Harris, East Machias.
Commissfoner-Jethro B. Mutt, Perry.
YORK COUNTY.
Senators-Frank H, Hargraves, Buxton
Daniel a. Hurd, North Berwick; Leroy F.
Pike, Cornish.
Judge of Probate-Nathaniel Hobbs, North
Berwick
Register of Probate-Frank Wilson, San
ford.
Commissioner-Stephen L. Purington, Lin.
ington
Attorney-Willis I. Emmons, Saco.
Treasurer-CharleS H. Adams, Limerick,
Sheriff-Usher b. Thompson, Newfield
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
DEERING.
REPUBLICAN RALLY.
WILL SPEAK AT

GEN. c. H. GROSVENOR
WILL SPEAK At
Hoegg's Hall, Deering Centre,
MONDAY EVENING, SEPT. 7, AT 8 P. M.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05
PENoBscor COUNTY.

Senators-Wm. Engel, Bangor; A. r, Day,
CoTinns; Edgar B. Weeks, Old Town.
SAsaf-sChs1ies Z. Brown, Springfield,
Judge Of Probete--J. H. Burgess, Bangor.
TIeasuEer-H L, Stubbs, Bangor.
Commissioner-L. G Written, Carmel.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-05

Acton-S. II. Garvfn,
Buxton-Samuel B. Shepherd,
Newfelde-Gorge E. Mitchell.
Shapieigh-James e. Coffin.
:Ktttery-Frank E. Rowel,
NJ. O'Neil.
Kennebunk-Chares K. Littleield.
South Berw1ck-Albert Goodwin.
York-Joseph W, Simpson.
Lyman-Cyrus W, Murphy,
Sanford-Willis Z. Sanborn
Berwick-Edward F. Cove.
Saco-Joseph H. Shaw.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
MR.. SOL HAAS CoMpLrMExrEp.
He II Presented with Silver by Old
Railway Friends.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. February r.
Mr.. Sol. Haas. formerly assistant to the
president OF the Southern railway, and
for a quarter OF a century In charge of
the traffic Of the old Richmond and Dan
vile railroad, was greatly surprised to-
night, when q committee representing a
large number Of his old associates and
employees. called at his residence In this
city, and presented him with a large
oaken chest of massive silver, comprising
tea and coffee-sets. and complete table
service. as . testimonial OF their lasting
affection.
The party consisted OF Captain w. H.
Green. general superintendent ]. NJ. Culp.
traffic manager; w. A. Turk, general
passenger agent; r. d. Carpenter, gene
raj eastern agent; F. B. Price, agent at
Philadelphia; L. s. Brown. general agent;
s. II. Hardwick. assistant general passen-
ger agent.
Mr.. Hardwick made Q beautiful pre-
sentation address. filled with loyalty and
affection, and Mr.. Haas responded
happily, attributing any success he had
enjoyed to the efficient support he had al
ways received from his co-workers and
friends.
Probably no man has ever held the af-
fections Of his men more closely than
Sol. Haas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

pair. and RoosveIts victory was due TO
the jockey.
Jockey Hin again distinguished himself
by riding three winncrs-Bloomer. Rouble.
and Master Fred. On the f1rst two no had
about all he could DO to get nrst, but
Master Fred won cleverly.
In the second race Roltaire, b-to-i
shot, was winning easily. when his boy
went to sleep, and the favorite, Parme-
san. Just pulled the race out Of the fire
In the last jump.
At sale Of race-horses here to-day,
T. H. Shannon gave 500 for Royal Choice.
and Al. Rouse bought several others for
the race-meeting at the City of Mexico.
First race-seven and q half furlongs,
for observation-disclosures OH. Hill. 6 to %
won, Fritzie Q12. Ham. to u second,
Albert 8. third. Time, 1:35 IA.
Second race-half a mile. for 2-year-
olds-Parmesan Q13 Barrett, to lV won.
Roltaire second, Oxcye third. Time'
40 "a.
Third race-six furlongs, seIling-Rouble
Q0s. Hill, to II won, Hi Henry second,
Bowling Green third. Time. Ia "a.
Fourth race--one mile handicap--Roos-
welt Q04, Hart, Z to 10) won. Terrapin Sc
cond, Favorine third. Time. 1:43 H.
Fifth race--mile and twenty yards
Master Fred Q09. Hill. to y won, Little
Tom second, San Bias third. Time.
i:B IL.
Sixth race--six furlongs. selling-Cos-
sack Q0i, Ham. s to p won, Verdi second.
Marden Pet third. Time. ia IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
M. d. HARrER COMMITS SUICIDE.
He Was . Prominent Member of the
Esd Congress.

CLEVELAND, O., February "a spe-
cial to the Press from Fostoria. o.. says:
Hon. NJ. d. Harter was found dead shortly
before noon to-day. at the house Of Super
intendent Knapp. Of the Interstate Grain
Storage Company. He was In bed, and
by his side was a revolver. The bullet
had entered the right temple, and he
had been dead for some time.
Mr.. Harter had been here for several
days on business with the Isaac Harter
Company, of which he was president. He
had been suffering from insomnia for
several days, and yesterday complained
OF severe pains In his head. Last evening
he attended a supper at the Presbyterian
church. and seemed In good spirits. Re-
turning to the home OF Mr.. knapp. he
retired at about his usual hour. and
nothing more was seen OF him until he
was found.
Several letters addressed to business
associates. and one to his wife, who Is
at her home, In Philadelphia, were found
in his ROOM
Michael d. Harter was one of the most
prominent Democrats in the Fifty-third
Congress, his position upon the money
question giving him a national reputa-
ton. He went to Congress from Mans
field, representing Senator Sherman
home district, and he stood high in COM
mercial circles.
He was born at Canton, o.. in 1886. and
married a Miss Brown, OF Massillon.
He became a member Of the manu-
featuring firm of Aultman. Miller & Co.,,
and. later. leaving Canton, went to
Mansfield. where he entered the banking
and manufacturing business. He was
also interested I'm manufacturing in Eos
toria and other Ohio cities.
Besides being a leader of the gold
standard men. Mr.. Harter achieved promi-
nence as an original advocate of free
trade. At the close Of his congressional
term he became identified with a bank
ing firm in philadelphia.
FOSTORIA, o., February 2.-Mr. Har-
ter Yesterday took out 100000 gold-bond
life policy, being assured by the agent
that II he committed suicide his heirs
would receive the value Of the policy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. February a.
Near Leesburg, Fla, Thursday night.
Miss Maud Darrell, a l7-year-old Chicago
girl, spending the winter with Mr.. and
Mrs. James Armstrong. was abducted and
taken to the woods. The girl was strip
ned and tied TO a tree, where she remained
until searchers found her to-day. She was
unconscious and stin from cold. She Is
reported to be dying tonight. and It Is
feared she will pass away without giving
the names OF those who abducted and
treated her 50 cruelty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
CARDINAL sAToLLI IN TEXAS.
He Makes His First Address In the
English Language.

GALVESTON, TEX, February 2.-Car-
dinal Satolli arrived In the city this eve
ming, under escort of q committee Of
fifty. which had gone up to Houston In
General Manager Yoakum's car TO meet
him. The train arrived during o pour
ing rain. but nevertheless the Cardinal
was met by great concourse Of Catho-
lies. who escorted him to the Cathedral.
where he was made welcome In an appro-
pirate address delivered by Bishop Cal
iagher. To the surprise OF ali. the Car
dinai rose and addressed the congrega-
ton IN the English language. this being
the first time in his life that he has
spoken English In addressing . congrega-
ton. He mode Of speech was slow. but
he was readily understood. The cere-
monies will be continued tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, February r.
At Braidentown. Manatee county, Fla. q
young man known as James Parham has
confessed that his real name Is Wallace
McCracken, and that he Is native or
Huntington, Tenn. where. on the night OF
October q. 1852 he murdered B. 5. Young.
a prominent businessman. McCracken
fled Immediately after the murder. and
finally located at Braidentown under the
name of James Parham. He says his con-
science scourged him so he had to confess
the crime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
COFFIN AT HIS DOOR.
Trouble Feared II Moonshiners At
tack Him.

WINSTON. N. c.. February 1.-Reve-
nue. officers have been operating in Yad-
kin county this week. To-day 1t was
learned that moonshiners placed coffin
at the front door OF an old man named
Leonard. who they believe reported them.
with q note which read as follows: after
FIVE days dwelling in this place you
will be stored away In this"
Mr.. Leonard says he will not leave his
home. He keeps well armed. and trou-
bic is feared II the nioonshiners make an
attack on the old man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

ATLANTA. GA. February 22.-The Re-
publicans OF the Fifth Georgia Congress
cional District elected two Mckinley dele
gates to-day. 1t was feared by the Nc
Kinleyites that the Reed men would bolt.
contest!ng delegations were admitted, the
delegates were elected. and then were
instructed for Mckinley. The Ohio man
viii get nearly . solid delegation from
Georgia to the 81. Louis convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
sEABOARD AIRLINE.
Louisville and Nashville Road Wish
to Control Ut.

to Control Ut.
BALTIMORE. Md. February IA re-
port Is in circulation here that the Louis
Vile and Nashville Railroad Company is
considering the advisability Of purchasing
a controlling interest in the Seaboard Air.
Line, and that an offer to that end will
be made In the near future.
SEABOARDERS NOT SELLING.
BALTIMORE. Md, February 22.-Mr.
r. curzon Hoffman. president Of the
Seaboard Airline, declares that the
rumor that q deal Is pending for the
transfer OF control of the property to
the Louisville and Nashville system Is
without any foundation. In fact.
You may state In the most positive
TERMS" he said. that the Louisville and
Nashville is not negotiating for the pro-
perty. and there is no desire on the part
Of those who control the system to part
with It."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
wAsHIxoroN's BIRTHDAY RACING.
Good sport NJ New orieans-reul
Favorites Win.

NEW ORLEANS, La. February 2-A
holiday crowd OF 5000 people celebrated
WashIngton's Birthday at the race-courss
this afternoon. The weather was cloudy
ana mild. and the track fast. and good
.noyt was witnessed, In which favorites
vrn four times, and well-bacaed horses
thr1 balance Of the events. making the
book- kcrs losers on the day.
The proxramme was not specially sen
sstionsI one. stEl Roosevelt. n TIE mtle
heudicap. reeled on mile IA tn ~
6c~ flnr Terrapiu nose ~ hsp1 dt1y6.
~ 6t&sf Wss ths peftss hpe1P = ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
COLONEL MoRRIsoN's CANDIDACY.
What He Says About It-Democrats
Must Get Together.

Must Get Together.
SPRINGFIELD. ILL. February e.
Colonel William r. Morrison arrived here
this morning from Hot Springs. Ark.
and went into q conference with promi-
nent Democrats In answer to a question
whether he was seeking the Demo.
cratic nomination for President. Colonel
Morrison said: IF the nomination comes
to me easily and naturally ! am q can
didate but In the sense Of an office
chase and begging am not"
He felt that the party had been badly
divided on the money question. One ele-
ment. he said, shouted for q gold standard.
while the other beloved themselves
hoarse for the unlimited coinage of silver
at a 1s to l ratio. They must meet on
common ground, he said, split their diff
ferenccs, and "get together"
Colonel Morrison left for St. Louis at
p. NJ. From there he goes to WASH
ington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Compliments to Its story OF tho
Prixe-Ftght.

CHARLOTTE. N. c., February 1.-THE
Observer says: THE pulling of the prize
fight on schedule time seems to have left
the Mexican authorities, the Texas
Rangers, the Ministers Association. etc.,
among the has beens.' The Southern As
ISOLATED Press. however, showed up at
the ringside. along with the talent Its
story was well told, sent In promptly, and
all In all. was a capital piece Of Journal
istlc enterprise"
ALL THE DETAILS.
NASHVILLE, TENN, February T.
The Nashville Sun will say of its prize
fight report tomorrow: Our readers have
for days past received through the col
umns of the Sun a most complete report
of all the details OF the preparations for
the -Fltzsimmons prize-fight and
the gossip at the ringside. Our readers
have been outspoken In praise Of the ex-
cellent press service given by the South
ern Associated Press.
THE CHAMPION REPORT.
COLUMBUS, GA. February 22-The
Enquirer-Sun was furnished by the South
ern Associated Press with prompt. clear,
and graphic report of the Fitzsimmons-
Maher fight. Considering that II was only
a one-rounder, 1t surpassed any press re-
port of pugilistic match In recent years.
"A FINE DESCRIPTION"
ATLANTA, GA. February 22.-The Con-
stitution, commenting on the prize-hght
service of the Southern Associated Press.
says: "The story from the ringside Is
one Of the best descriptions of prize
fight ever sent out by an associated
press"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

AsHEvII.LE. N. c.. February z--BlH
Nye died At his home. Buck Shoals. near
this city, At f;s5 this afternoon.
v,ces are not positively known here. but
II e thought they win occur on Monday
ana the interment will be n the ceme-
1erv AZ the Episcopal church - flefchers
three miles from The Buck Shoals man
'f PsT'osscu,ins.At torn>y M. WIN III xtfe.
rssshsa Ire sh's 1870 ssss s'sS = ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23
BmnrALIIsn IN TIM anlonsrAa.


Statement 81 Mr.. Balfour A Il -
British Parliamsnt Thurs6ny.
BERLIN. February zz--In the Reio>
stag to-day. Breiherr Msrscharl yon ~.
berstein. Minister Of Foreign Anaira. ~,
In reply TO an Interpolation b coant
Won Mirbach. that the statement mao
In tho British House Of commono a.
Thursday BY Mr.. Balfour. E1rst Lor1 ~
the Treasury, that II was not tYuo ~
Germany had approached Great Bri<oIn'
with view 20 the conclusion e ~
monetary agreement bstWeen fho fX3
countries dil not agree wiz Lord Gak1r
bury's answer to the co1nmuuioatioH e.
Count Won Hatxfeldt 0eyxasn Amn1G
dor to Great Britain. mA6e % yebF1111
9Th. He then read The coznrnnnfeAi 49,
At the conclusion Of the reading, Co11&
Won KardoG. the bimttalllst chsu1n<CeE
emphasized the fact N communf41s'
ton waa worded directly contrary - ~
resolution adopted By The Rojche<a9 NJ
year. and was thus wcrded q or6<f ~
anticipate Ensland'e declining a ln4&
part In an international conGr>ee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-23

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