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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
THE HANNA HESSlANS
APPEAL TO DEMOCRATS TO COME
OUT FROM AMONG THEM.
HONEST PALMERlTES DECEIVED.
They Have Been Betrayed Into the
Hands OF the Republicans-The
Mask Of-HoIIowness of Independ-
ent Movement Apparent

CHICAGO, ILL, October 3l.-Campa Ign
Chairman Campau, Of the Demo
cratic National Committee, last night
declared that he mad information which
justified the assertion that the "aiepuo-
lican National Committee has formal
instructed the Hanna Hessians, who
have been supporting or pretending to
support Palmer and Buckner, TO throw
off their masks and vote and work d.
rectly for Mckinley"
Mr.. Campau alleges that a telegram
with the object Of inducing Palmer De-
mocrats to vote for Mckinley on the
assumption that thousands had already
decided 20 do So was sent out yesterday
morning by order Of Sir. Hanna TO all
leading Republican and boltlng Demo-
cratic newspapers in the country. Upon
this allegation. Mr Campau last night is
sued the following appeal:
Now that the mask is If. and ,he
hollowness Of the independent movement
is plainly apparent, it IS time for the
Democratic National Committee to ap-
peal directly TO honest Democrats, VINO
have been identified with the Palmer and
Buclner movement, and who preferred
Palmer 20 Bryan for reasons OF their
own. to consider II they now wish TO
vote for the Republican o. for the De
mocrauc nominee for President OF the
United States Honest Palmer men VIII
Indignantly spur the suggestion that
they will vote for william Mckinley.
We cordially invite all OF them who DO
not wish TO Go Mark Hanna's bidding.
or 20 follow leaders who have deceived
them. 10 come with US and TO cast their
votes for the regularly nominated De-
mocratic candidate DO not permit men
who nave deceived you as TO their true
posltion I'm the campaign still to influence
or control your votes. You have ira
yelled long enough with men who are
disloyal 90 their party and have now
proven disloyal 10 you. The candidate or
the Democratic party f. going 70 win
next Tuesday. Come with as and be
with him in his hour Of victory"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
wAKEp Up WILLIAMSBURG.
GIennan. Woodwork, and Barraud
sneak

WILLIAMSBURG VA. October Sl.-
fsoe.alj-A large crowd turned out here
today 10 hear Hon. Mike Glennan. w.
8. woo1vorth. and p. St. George Bar
rand speak on the political issues in this
campaign. The visitors were met at the
train by a committee from the Bran.
sewaU and Young Club. and taken TO
the Raleigh H-.el. where they were call
ad uDon by q number Of our people. At
/ o'clock they were escorted 10 the court
house. where they spoke TO n very en-
tlusiastc crowd OF voters from the town
and neighboring counties. The remarks
were an exceptionally good. but those
of Hon. Mike Glennan were commented
on as being one Of the strongest political
speeches delivered here for some time
His aluslon 10 the National Democratic
party as being an annex to the McKin-
iey-Hanna crowd Wa1 loudly applauded.
showing that the Eolter party has no
fci owing I'm THIS community. The fol-
lowers Of Bryan THROUGHOUT this neigh
borhoo1 are thorouchly aroused and they
viii need no sending after on election
day. There were some who heard the
speeches to-day who had not turned out
before during this campaign, and were
among the loudest appiauders at the mem
tion Of Bryan's name.
Hon. Lyon q. Tyler addressed a large
crowd to-day at Grafton, York county
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
AppoIntneuts Tor spenI,inx.

Headquarters Democratic STATE Com tea.
Rooms over siS east Main street
Richmond Va, October 90. 1896.
Speakers and times and places OF speak.
Ing are announced as 70 'cws:
THOMAS S. MARTIN.
Isle of Wisht, November "a.
ARCHER d. FHLEGAR.
shawsvnle. November % NighO.
w.. b. MILWAINE.
GreenosvIle COURT November -.
Petersburg OighO. November 2d
DIR. W. H. HENING.
Powhatan court November "a.
EPPA HUNTON. SIR.
Manassas. November o.
JAMES ". MARSHALL.
Albemarle court November "a.
n. il. HAlBSrON.
Ironside. November p.
W. r. ALEXANDER.
Albemarle court. November 81.
Basic City mighO. November %.
~. r. WHARTON.
Carol epeciaisl. October 10Th, Novem-
Der lst. "a. and 81.
WILLIAM II. COLHOUN.
shawsvll'e. November I'd mighO.
j. F.. MASON.
c,otsvivanla court. November %.
]. p. FITZGERALD.
po,yhatan court November %.
II. w. FLOURNOY.
povbatan court November Cd.
MANN PAGE.
Greenesyine court. November I'd.
W. G. PILKINTON.
powhatan. November "a.
". W. BERKELEY.
Vardv's Ford Franklin), November "a
John W. DANIEL.
poclbridee. November "a.
l.. d. lARRELL.
Greenesviue court. November "a
=. HOGE TYLER.
East Radford. November "a might.
THOMAS s.. MARTIN.
Isle II Wight Courthouse, November "a
S. e. JONES.
Radford November "a.
" 4. GLASGOW JR
Blue Ridge Springs. November "a.
WILLIAM HODGES MANN.
Pulaski city. November 2.
IALf. " ELL hsA-i-A+ / 4 10
snotsvlvania Courthouse. Novembe- "a
Fredericksburg might. November "a.
J. T. MASON.
spotsylvanla court. November I'd.
w. o. HARDAWAY.
Pulaski county specials). October Slst
and November 2d.
". II. MANN.
Pulaski. Ncyemher "a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

LEESBURG VA, October 3l.-(Special)
The campaign. so Tar as the Democrats
are concerned. closed here last night,
with speeches before the Bryan and
Sewall Club and the largest idience the
club has had during the contest. The
speakers were Messrs. A. j. Works and
Phineas Nichols. both Of whom made ex-
cellent address Mr.. Nichols at,raJted
particular notice. because ne is a Quaker
preacher and a Republican. and well
known and influential citizen. In this
contest he is out and out Tor Bryan ard
Sewau. and particularly Tor free silver.
Mr Nichols r.s been making effective
speeches throughout the campaign.
Though the Palmer and Buckncr man
ayers announced ir their organ that Mr.
r. T. Waters would speak here this week.
he has not as vet put i'm an appearance,
probably having been informed by an
advance agent that there We're none Of his
persuasion in these parts. II there be
one your correspondent Is ignorant Of
the fact
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
The Tonno Rarbeene.

TOANO. Va. October I.-tspecial)-
The Toano barbecue came on today. and
n monster affair it was. As TO the cat
ables. they were Of the best. enough and
90 spare. The st1r' and grounds were
deckel with facs and number OF ladies'
leautfed The audience and added interest
o. the occasion. Can .ain Dick frazer
was on IBIS way 20 amsblrs. brt was
almost dragged from the train and come
PEELED to abide with u.s.. lie Deb the speak
ing. and from Che start Co finish he had
tae attention and sympathy OF his heec-
crs Sizes rs. Catln and sEeltOn, of your
city, more than fulfilled the pro. hecy OF
Chairman Ellys1l. who sent them 90 MS
with the words. "lhey VIII do you
good" This g. the hurr1h that sends us
yelling and cheering into the Tuesday
hent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
Gold Arrivals at New York.

NEW YORK, October 5l-The steamer
Campanla. which arrived from Eufop'
last night, brought gold consigned as
follows Bank Of Montreal, 100000; l..
Won Hoffman & Co, $4,000; iAdenbufg.
Thalmau & Co.. $4,000 Total, $1,000,
and the steamer Augusta Victoria
brought 100000 TO Heidelbach. lckel-
beimer & CO., and $50 900 20 Muller. schall
q CO.
The steamship 81. Louis arrived with
etto 900 for the National city Bank. Ths
steamship Niagara brought $4,000 in gold
20 Muller Scaau & Co. The Bank of
british North America has 10000 in gold
ON the steamship ST. Paul, which left
Southampton to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY.
4 Good Citizen Very uI-PcrsonaI
and Political.

WASHINGTON, VA, October 31.-(Spe-
clal)-Mr. John r. Moore Is very Ill at
his home. Rock Hin," near this place
II is feared that he cannot recover. lie
IS one Of our best and most highly-rc-
spected citizens. and has quite an inter
esting family, who have th9 sympathy OF
the entire community. His sisters-Mrs.
Dearing, Mrs. Amiss, and Mrs. Walters
have been summoned TO his bedside.
Misses susie Byrd and Belle Ward, two
popular and attractive young ladies' OF
winchester. who have been visiting
friends and relatives here, have returned
20 their homo. in the beautiful valley OF
Virginia.
Miss Laura Garnett, hishly-cultiVated
young lady OF Essex county. has taNen
charge of the Glen Eyrie Institute TOT
Young Ladies. She comes 10 our COM
munity highly recommended, and has
made a fine impression as teacher pre-
emiuently adapted to her work.
This county is almost solid for Bryan.
A number Of our young men, especially
Afessrs George W. Settle and George j.
Browning, have spoken in the interest
OF free silver" az nearly every precinct
Rev. J. y. Donermcyer, a missionary oi
the Baptist State Missionary Board, has
been holding q meeting this week at
Sycamore chapel. He had with him a
part Of the week Rev. r. Atweh Tucker
"the village pastor
Mrs. Robert j.. Miller and her two heau-
tiful and accomplished daughters, NJ 's
Mary and Carrie. have been visiting the
home OF Hon r. T. Jones this week.
These are very popular ladies', and are
very much admired here I'm Washington.
Mr. william G.. Wood. one of our most
successful merchants. has moved ms
family to Mountain View his country
residence. about four miles from town.
Lieutenant l.. IT. Strother' OF Genera
Merrltts stan, Is visiting MS p'o'neH
Iudge lanes f. strcther, this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

The meeting of the smithdeal College
Literary Society on Monday night Will
he typical Of the spirit % the times. ihe
.o,,r nolitical parties now before the pub
tc-the gold and silver Democrats, the
Republicans. and the Prohibtionists-w viii
he discussed by the students, and the
merits Of each side Will be put forth.
,rbere will be music and reci+otions ap-
proDriatc 10 the occasion a cordial well
come e. extended lo all The society
meets az o'clock in the Smithdeal Col
leee halls.
Tine meeting last Monday night was
very large and enthuiasuc. The sub
iect OF debate was: Resolved, That me
hero ha contributed more 20 the worid
tbap fhe statesman. Mcssrs. Harris.
ecbamber Mcoary and Atwood handed
fbe discussion Miss clay read a oeauu-
f1 and appropriate selection. ana Mr
woodward Of New Kent acclaimed ihe
sword OF Lee" a pleasant ana hVely
,imc is in store for all next Monday
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
THE OLD CAPITAL
Good TempInr Officers Eiected-Per-
sonnl Notes.

sonar NONtHs
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, October 81
fspecial)-surprise Lodge, No. cSl. OF
Good Templars, net % their hall last
NIGHT and elected the Glowing officers
for the term, commencing Monday. NO
vember %: Chief Templar Frederick
c.. Davis; Past Chief Templar. John Il.
Seymour: Vice-Templor, Miss Cornelia
Muller. Chaplain. ". F. Graham; F1nan-
ci,l Secretary. ~ p. Burke; Treasurer.
MIS- Helen Sweeney; Secretary George
r. Beale; Marshal. Mark Dahn. rms
lodge has eighty-tive members in eood
standing. and the average attendance at
the meetings IS good.
Afrs Calf and her daughter, Miss An
ME. left for New York to-day. They
were accompanied By Lieutenant Rogers
Calf Of the navy, who returns to mis-
ship. the Essex. now I'm New York mar
Dor.
Miss Marion Kemp, Of New York, who
has been az Carters Grove to attend the
cumming Booth wedding. lett esterday
for home. stopplng en- route, IN Rich-
mOud
Nh. virginia Travlor. Of Dlnville, who
has been visiting her, has returned home.
accompanied b. her sister Miss Lille
Southan. who spent some time here with
relatives
Miss Estelle Smith left for Richmond
to-day. 20 remain some time, and Miss
Marian Jones is also I'm the capital city
visiting her friend. Miss Walthal.
Miss Nela Bear. Of Staunton who has
been here for several months. with her
sister. Mrs Jean Morris left for home
this morning
Dr. and MRS Hugh S. Cumming (nee
Booth are spending their honeymoon at
the Battery Park Hotel. Ashevllle, y. c.
They are expected at the Grove in about
ten days. where they viii remain a short
time before leaving for the Marine Hos
pital. staten Island y. Y, where DR..
Cumming Is stationed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
CAMPAIGN N HALIFAX.
The Democrats Thoroughly Aroused
and Organized.

SOUTH BOSTON Va. October 2.-
Cspec.al)-Halifax is more thoroughly
aroused and better organized than it has
been I'm fifteen years. There are twenty
six Democratic clubs, all NJ which have
n large membership and each member
working enorgeucaliy and viii continue To-
do so until sunset ou Tuesday next The
canvass has been pressed with great vigOr
and marked ability. Good speakers have
addressed large and attentive crowds in
every neighborho0d. Hon. Il. j. Otey
has made six speeches this week in dif-
ferent localities in the county all OF
which greatly pleased and enthused tho
vast crowds. The canvass closed to-day
by speech-making In FIVE sections Of The
county Major Otcy left for Lynchburg.
greatly elated at the magnificent recep-
tlons accorded him IN this county. The
white people are practically solid for
Bryan and Otey. The Boilers viii not
Ioll over twenty votes IN the entire
county. Having personally surveyed a
large portion OF the field. there is but one
conclusion: Halifax will give 1900 ma
iority for Bryan and Otey.
The negroes are somewhat dsgruntled
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
Greene Warmed Up.

STANARDSVlLLE. Va, October 81
(SpecialJ YarreI. Of Greenesviile,
and Captain 1ucajah Woods, OF Char
lottesviue spoke at this place TO large
and enthusia tic audience yesterday We
had grar4 Democratic rally and barbe-
cut at Quinqee stephens shop to-day.
The above speaker and r.. S. Thomas
made impressive and convincing speeches.
The crowd at the barbecue was estimated
at SO. The Democrats Of old Greene are
warmed up 90 the highest point. and you
can count on Greene giving Bryan,
sewau, and Hay "a handsome majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
SUITS AGAINST THE SEABOARD.

Ex-MaDnRer Ninder and EK-Store-
keeper Edwards the plaintiffs.
BALTIMORE. MD, October a.-Iohr
n. Winder, x-General-Manager OF the
seaboard Airline yesterday notified the
Clerk Of the Superior Court in Raleigh
n. c.. that he would enter suit agains
the railroad company for salary due. The
Judge gave him thirty days in which to
d.e 10. Il is understood he VIII demand
$1,000. and that su't Will be brought
AGAINST each road which is part Of the
seaboarI system. ". j. Edwards. for
merly general storekeeper OF the same
system. sues for g75 damages, alleging
that he was discharged wIongfully ana
without cause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
OFFICERS OF RICHMOND LODGE.
rhi, Body of Good Tcmplars Makes
Selections for the Quarter.

Vhi. Body of Good Templars Wakes
selections for the Quarter.
There was "a wen-attendeo meeting Of
the Good Templars Of Richmond Lodge
No 42s. at Belyider. Hail. Friday night
After the transaction OF much business
Of importance and add esses by Messrs.
Charles II. smith. Joseph II. Shepherd
William Hsu Crew Edward Williams.
and III. s. Newell. tho lection of oihcer5
for ..e ensuing quarter was held' with
.he -.uowiur result. Chief pem2'ar w.
Han Crew: Nice-Temriar Miss Mamie
Stubs. Superintendent Of juveniles Mrs.
Irene ponuan: Secretary. JOSEPH III. shep-
herd. Assistant Secretary. Miss Kate
BAN. Financial Secretary Stanley S.rause;
treasurer Mrs j. G.. Smith; Chaplain,
Edward Williams: Marshal Willie
Sfuhbs. Deputy Marshal. Miss Annie kel-
lv: Guard Miss Fannie Fore. Sentinel,
John G. smith Oreanist Miss Pearl
smith.
with Rescue $50. l6 ~ NJ 90 which all
subordinate loca.s win send delegates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

ON last Friday evening a delightful
sociable was given at the residence OF
Mrs. William Lee. Among those present
We're: Mrs. Lee. Mrs. Settle, Mrs. Conrad
and Moses Irene settle. Matte Pegram,
Lucy Clarke, Mamie Miller; and Messfs.
Page Burrell. John BurreH wilson Libby.
Willie Pegram. George wilson, Garnett
Lee. Henry Miller. and Mr. Conrad.
About 1870 the guests repaired 10 the
dning-room. where refreshments were
served IN abundance. Games ard music
were INDUCED IN until q late hour, when
the guests departed. oil having spent a
most delightful evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
TYLER Mt Charles city court-Hou.e.

CHARLES CITY COURTHOUSE. Va
October I.-tspee -al.)-fhe Lts an-se wall
silver Club. o. this place, mes last night
a letter wa. received from Judge Chris
fian reWeting he could not address the
club. as he was called TO Williamsburg on
business.
President Hewitt introduced Hon. ID. c..
Tyler as the orator Of the evening. AS
Air. Tyler asccnded tho rostrum De was
greeted with long and loud applause. lie
made "a Lne speech, and showed beyond
doubt that good results would conc by
tie election OF Bryan. lie had just re
turned from Surry Courthouse ana had
the cheering news from the Second Dis
trict that il would go Democratic by a
larse ma aIoriiy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

II you mean 20 vote for Bryan,
SewalI, and Lamb. acGuuint your
self with the method of preparing
the ballot. II il not an easy thing
80 do at the FIRST trial. See forms
I'm this issue. and test your skin
until YOU are perfect. Put No. out
OF sight while t0u are marking NJ.
!; bur afterwards compare your
marked ballot with the Dispetch's
marked ballot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
HuNDLEY At scoTTsymLu.
lie Speaks 20 a Very Large Crowd OF
Farmers and Others.

SCOTTSVIILE. VA. October M-spe-
cial)-Last night tallieI another good
time for the Bryan. sewau. and Hay
Club. Of scottsvule. 1t had been am
nounced that General George j. Hundley
and Colonel William B Petit would
speak at BcaYs Han At aI early hour
the hall began 20 Doe filled 10y the sturdy
farmers and W0rkngmcn from the coun-
try around in j wanna. Buckingham and
AIbcmarle. and when the hour for speak
ing arrived there was quite q large gath
cring General Hundley was introduced
by Mr. Isaac R Barlslalc, our eX-Statc
Treasurer iu "a foW happy ana humorous
remarks. ana in.ae one OF the abie.t and
most logical s,--ches on the main issues
of the campaign that have been heard
here since the campaign began. He evil
IDENTIFY. judging from The hearty and en-
thusastic applause be received satisfied
every one pre- ent beyond the shadow OF
"a doubt that the cause for which Nh
Bryan stands is the cause OF the people
against the money power Of the world
and that IL we don't win IN This fight
We may bid farewell for liberty for the
next score of gears. or may D.. longer
General Hundiey left last night by a
special train via Richmond for his home
in Amelia, where be had not been Tor two
weeks.
Hon II. j. Flood. nominee FOR Con-
gress from the Tenth District. was here
to-day. He came up on the noon train
and went directly to Centenary. in Buck
ngham. where ne was to speak at the
grand Democratic rally and barbecue
there to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
steuhenson SPEAK. at Wheeling.

WHEELING W VA, October 81
Vice-President Stevenson and party ar
rived here from MassIllon. o., early this
morning From 10 A. n. until noon the
Vice. President WAS given q reception at
the Hotel Windsor thousands Of Demo-
Gratis being Ia lire. This afternoon. IN
company with Governor McCorkle and
other speakers he addrc sed three big
meetings IN this city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

marvellous man, as he pleads the cause
OF the masses" The vital question with
the colored people IS their ostracism by
the Republican and Bo.ting Democratic
parties which teaches that while hud-
died mp in one political party the negroes
can never call Tor anything IN this coun-
try. The Republican managers he says
by establishing Afro-American bureaus,
have emphasized the Supreme Courts de-
cree giving the Southern states the
right 10 eject negroes from common car
rlers into Jim Crow cars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
Failure, in New York.

NEW YORK October 3l.-Herman Ben
dix, doing business as Herman BendiX
* Co. manufacturers OF neckwear. at
No. 762 broadway. assigned to-day La
biities estimated at 100000.
The Muldauer Company. manufacturers
OF neckvear at No. 7s9 Broadway, has
failed. and receivers have been appointed.
Liabilities, NG,soo; assets. 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
Cubau Rebel Camp Captured.

HABANA, October Silt is officially
announced that news mas been received
that the Valadolid tl,talion Of Spanish
troops has captured the camp Of the
rebel leader Llorsnts At Cueya Sabato.
In the province OF Pinar del Rio, COM
pletely routing and dispensing the enemy.
In the fight, which compelled the insur
.ents TO abandon their camp dfty-two
rebels were killed. The Spanish loss was
i've killed and twelve wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
Richmond Briclsloyer In Trouble.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, October
-(SpeclaL)-Mr. Davis Downing,
Richmond brlckayer, became engaged I'm
a difficulty here this evening with Frank
Sheets, a Chesapeake and Ohio brake
man. Downing struck Sheets on tho
head. inalct'ug n bad wound. Downing
has been arrested and lodged in jail. He
admits striking the blow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

The Mckinley Managers Figures
Too Large by Half.

OsCEOLA. IA, October A-When Mr..
Bryan was shown the lie published in
the morning papers as the estimate OF
Chairman Hanna. Of the Republican Ma
uonal Committee. and asked R De had
anything 10 say as to its correctness, he
made this answer.
OF shall leave The National Committee
20 issue estimates, but, If I were 70 eX-
press an opinion upon his CMr. Hanna'0
table. / should say that fully one half
OF the electoral votes which he counts
upon will d. found I'm tie free-silver coi-
umn Cn,ess the reports which come to
us from various States are entirely er-
roueous. we shall have considerably more
than 3C0 electoral votes"
Nr. bryan also stated that ha was con-
frmed in the opinion, uttered some time
ago, that study of the money question
he'd increased the number of Republicans
who woul support free silver. and had
decreased the number Of b0lting Demo-
orats
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

EMPORIA. "a. October I.-(Special)-
Mr. h. S. SpIers who has heen for several
years The efficient gent or the Atlantic
Coast Line here. viii shortly be trans
ferred 10 Centralia Station.
Dr. and Mrs John r.. Jones will leave
for Atlanta, Ca, On a day or so 10 at-
tend the marriage Of their son. Dir. r.. NJ
Jones. in that city.