davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1896-06-25
Enaea.orer -. Re.eleel.d.

BosToN, Juno 25.-At tho annual meet.
ing of the United Society of Christian En-
deayor the present board Of officers was
unanimously reelected These include
President Francis f. Clark, Secretary John
Willis Bear and Treasurer Shaw.
Evening journal., 1896-06-25

Wilmington at New Haven.
Newark at Hartford.
Paterson az New York.
louisville at Cleveland.
Plttsburg AZ Chioago.
Brooklyn a. Boston.
Washington at New York.
Cinoinnatl 40 81. Louis.
Evening journal., 1896-06-25
Wilmington oscleFs 10 Qaakerdon

Frank Turner "a entered with tea
yards handicap In tho eight-hoat Of the
one-third mile handicap race OF the Penn
sylvsnis Bicycle Clubs annual meet to be
held 10 Philsdslphia on Saturday, w.
R. Gcoiley, 40 yards, and j. A. Minnick,
$50 yards. are entered in the two-milo
handfcap
Evening journal., 1896-06-25
ITEMS or INTEREST.

~ know its p-etty expensive 10 paw $50 for
. bex Of cigars" said Rivers. handing a ten
dollar bill TO the tobacconist and waiting for
his change, but the Fourth of July is coming
on and shall simply enter the item In my ex-
pense account as fireworks I'd rather spend
my money 70 help Cuba than China, anyhow. {"
chicago Tribune.
Evening journal., 1896-06-25

Insist upon hoods Sarsapariila. when you
need n medicine TO purity your blood strength.
en- your nerves and give You an appetite.
There can be no substitute for Hoods.
hcod's Pills are The best after-dinner pill,
Evening journal., 1896-06-25

She-"Johu. thought you promised 10 give
up tobaccos" He-"rhis Is not tobacco. ITS
the last Of thar box Of cigars won at the
church fair. New York World.
Evening journal., 1896-06-25

The reault Of The recent shooting
match beyond the Penn5ylvaaiz lie,
Evening journal., 1896-06-25

Hack will leave corner Fourth and
Market streets on clear Sundays, at 2.39
p N, for Lombsrdy Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1896-06-25

is $l2.5O and we know OF no
better or more seryiceable suit
for the money. We have good
light. weight Worsted Suits for
So and $40, in addition to our
big line of Serges, and in Ohev-
lots and Atwood Cassimeres
whole Suits from IS up. By
the way, have you seen the
Suits we sell for IS? You can
wear them without any one
thinking you paid SO little for
them.
Evening journal., 1896-06-25

Our own make. A
new lot just from the
railors. The same
make of cloth we have
made up for every
Summer season for
years. We have them
in two shades-light
aud dark mixtures-
Goats half lined and
made light for Sum-
mer wear. The price
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
ESTATE OF J. w. BROOKS, DECEASED.

ESTATE OF ]. w. BROOKS, DECEASED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
~ undersigned, Executor Of the Lag Will
and Testament Of j. w. Brooks, deceased,
to the creditors Of, and to all persons hay
ing claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first publioa-
ton Of this notice, to 1.-THE said undersigned
Executor at the once Of Payne & Miller in
the town Of Elko, in the county Of Elko, Ne.
vada, the same being his place for the
transaction Of the business OF said Estate.
M. III. MILLER,
Deceased.
Dated at Elko, New, Feb. is, 1895.
ld4w.1
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

ESTATE OF GEORGE II. ME1os, Deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
IN undersigned, Administrators Of the Es-
tate Of George H. Meigsi deceased, to the
creditors Of, and to all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication Of this
notice, TO the said undersigned Admins
traitor at his ONCE and place Of business in
the county Of Elko, the same being the place
for the transaction Of the business OF said
Estate.
W.T.. SMITH,
Administrators.
Dated at Elko, New, Feb. 20, 1906
[feb214w.l
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-06

Balance in treasury. ....&5,717
The above balance stands to the
credit Of the various funds as per
Treasurer's Balance Sheet, dated
Jan 2, 1896:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26

tracks are being signed in Alexandria.
The race-track men claim to have four
1fths Of the Disbursements names on
their petition.
Miss psacny. Of N.ne-e mn street. rave
a tea yesterday IN compliment to Miss
Mckinney, Of Richmond. Va. Assisting
Miss Peachy were Miss katherine Conrad,
one Of the handsome daughters or the
Solicitor General; Miss Page Carr Mrs;
Anderson. Mrs. Beatty, Miss Hayes, ana
Miss Woodward.
Mss Elizabeth Clarke. OF Newport
News, Va, will be the guest OF MIS-
Charles Ulrlch Kennedy. 92l California
Avenue. next week. She is now visiting
Mrs. Lowell. OF Baltimore.
Mr.. A. X. Beverly. Of Virginia, is regis
tered at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Judge James G. Shepherd. Of Raleigh
y. c., Is a visitor at the capital. stopping
at the Metropolitan.
The Misses Clark. daughters Of Judge
Clark. Of Winchester. Va, who nave
been visiting their brother. In this city,
left to-day for Baltimore.
Assistant Postmaster Samuel y. Davis.
Of Alexandria was in the city to-day,
visiting friends.
Thomas Lewis. of Roanoke, are in the
CITY lN-Ades
Mr.. c. T. Brown, Of Richmond. Is In the
city on business.
Mr.. l.. c. Bosher. Of Richmond, Is mere
registered at the Raleigh.
ARRIVALS.
The hotel arrivals to-day include the
following.
J. Warren. Roanoke. Cobb's Hotel.
G. r. Niche, Virginia; J. ii. Thomas
and wife. Augusta. Va; Miss Hanes' VIZ
ginla. Metropolitan.
G. c. Hicks. Norfolk; J. W. Hope, VIZ
einia: r. j. Smith, Virginia; III. w. Battle
Virginia: r. j. Taylor and +. ~.
Taylor, Richmond G. II. Walpoe Viz
einla: o. Brockwell, Norfolk; 5. W. Gillis'
Roanoke. Va; \. S. Valentine Norioik'
St James
J. Lambert. North Carolina; j. Iibirs'
Virginia. Hotel Enrich.
w. W. Chamberlain, Leesburg' va, me
Raleigh.
William Goodwin, Virginia, Hotel John
son.
J. I. Riddle. Chatham Va; y. +. Keith,
North Carolina: II. Hydsnrich. stanton;
T.. Dillon. Lexington. va; ;. NJ Thomas'
Virginia. Howard House.
Adiutant-General Charles ]. Anderson
Of Virginia. arrived here tonight on
business connected with the copying OF
the rolls Of the Virginia Confederate SOL
diers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
The IhurslnN SocinI CInh

a social was given by Miss Mollie Do
ran, at her home, on Church Hill. Thurs
day evening TO a number of friends COM
posing the Thursday Social Club. The eve
ming was passed pleasantly In various
games. After supper dancing was in
dulsed in until the wee sma' hours Of
morn. Those present were Misses Nlavme
sullivan Jennie Keck Carrie Pacini
Maud Gill Annie Sullivan. Maggie Grace.
Mayme Hughes, Maggie Shea. Emma
Comolll, Mayme Keegan. Annie Lynch.
Beatrice Canepa' Kate Hughes Josie
Grace, and Kate O'Neil; Messra q O.
nepa, Z. Kahn j. Doran, G.. Parater +
Powers T. Shea, J. Lynch, J. DOYLE II
Carayati' w Doran, J. Fisher, ]. O'Neil
J. Cunningham. T. Sheehy, c. Thelmer
II. O'Neil, ]. Bahen, and L. Guvernator
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
NEWS FROM HIGHLAND SPRINGS.
Lecture by DIR. Henry-Musical and
Literary Associntion-Person

Dr. John Henry lectured this week
20 fairly good audiences. He held the
undivided and closest attention Of his
hearers for nearly two hours. as he ex-
blamed the mysteries of "hypnotism and
psychology" Two Of our most dignifed
.ownsmen furnished subjects for the ope-
ator and amusement for the audience.
The Richmond City and Seven Pines
Railroad Company has given transfers
20 passengers from Newbrdge TO Broad
.;reet. This is regarded as unfair to
Highland Springs people, and as a re-
ult a petition is being circulated and
viii be presented to the traction COM
lany, asking them to extend their line
% Highland Springs
The literary and musical. association
held their regular weekly meeting We'd
nesday evening. The following pro-
;ramme was creditably carried out Or
gan solo, Professor Elmer Newell; read
ing, President f. J. Harker; vocal
iuet, Miss Woodruff and Mrs Raabe:
select reading, Mrs. r. S. Read: vocal
solo, Mr. Charles Jaques; reading. DR..
q. 7. Collins; selection, Orchestra:
instrumental duet Professor Newell and
sister; paper Professor Atwood
Mrs Quantz, wife OF the Herald's
fAiAoAf mas DftH quite SICK lol a week
or more, but is now convalescent
Mr.. James Davis has for several days
been very weak, and is threatened with
la grippe.
This place can boast an inventive
genius-a young man. only - years old.
who has invented a contrivance to knock
sleet off Of electric-wires. The Scien-
tific American has written a very en-
couraging letter TO the young man, and
the inventor has already been offered a
neat sum for his model and rights.
The Ladies Aid Society met Tues
day at Mrs Alwood's. There was n
good attendance and considerable work
done
Miss Austena Lipscomb has gone to
Washington, ID. c., to reside with an
uncle.
The Womans Christian Temperance
Union met Wednesday afternoon at the
residence Of Mrs. ID. Smith. A good
meeting is reported.
Mr. and Mrs. Mathews entertained n
number Of young people in honor of their
son, Mr. Luther Mathews. last Thurs
day night.
Messrs. +. S. Read and Charles
Jacques are attending Dr. Henry's class
In Richmond. and hope to become hyp-
motto operators Of a high order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
A Pleasant Entertainment

A very pleasant soclable was given by
MT. and Mrs. John Smither last Tuesday
evening TO a number of their friends I
their hospitable home, 2lO9 FLOYD avenue
The evening was passed in pleasant
games and social chat. Those present
were Miss Minnie Haynes and Mr.. John
w. Starke. Miss Minnie Parrish and Mr..
Lynn Thomas, Miss Lottie Godsey and
Mr.. Frank Carter, Miss Ehe Mcdowell
and Mr.. Narcissus Parrish. Miss Matte
Duncanson and Mr.. c. J. Crowder. Miss
Mary Bowles and Mr. James Smlther
Miss Annie Smither and Mr.. c. +. Taylor.
Miss Lula Lucy and Mr.. j. T. Bowien
Miss Annie Allison and Mr.. Charley
Smither. Miss Susie Smither and Mr..
Marian Smither
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
FOR NEWPORT NEWS.
officials and Montnnnns To Attend
Christening of the Helena.

WASHINGTON. j. g. January a.
CspeoiaI)- Administering McAdoo.
the two senator's from Montana, the
representative from that State, ard a
number Of naval officers. will leave here
on Wednesday next for Newport News
TO witness the launching the next day or
the light-draught gunboat Helena at the
yard of the shp-building and dry-doek
company. in that city They VIII be
Joined there by a party Of fourteen ladies
and gentlemen from the State Of Montana,
acting as a special escort in honor OF
Miss Agnes Belle Steel daughter of the
Mayor OF Helena. Mont, 10 whom has
been assigned the honor of christening the
new gunboat.
The Helena is one Of the three gunboats
authorized by the last act of Congress,
two Of which Che Nashville and the WI
mngton) have been built and Launched
at the Newport News yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
Mississippi banking Company Fails.

MEMPHIS. TENN. January 25-The
Clarksdale Bank and Trust Germany. OF
C.arksdaie. Miss, made a DaIt ial assign
ment to Walter p. Holland this morning.
The complete statement Of assets and
liabilities is not yet known. but II Is
thought all depositors will be paid. The
liabilities to other banks amount to
81. memphis National Bank. $4,000;
Continental National Bank. of Memphis.
$4,000; Mercantile Bank. Memphis. 1880;
Louisville Banking Company $500;
Chemical National Bank, New York,
5000
1t Is probable that the amount due de-
pOsltors will reach $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
TO SELECT THE DESIGN.
Davis Monument Association APP
point Committee for This Purpose.

The Board Of Directors Of the Jeffer-
son Davis Monument Association held a
special meeting yesterday afternoon to
appoint a committee 10 recommend
design for the monument, which design
shall be subject TO the approval OF the
board and OF the United Veterans when
they meet here I'm June. There were
present Hon. J. Taylor Elyson (president.
General Peyton Wise. and Messrs. John
:. Elicit, ID. c. Richardson, y. V. Ran
dolph, T. j. Campbell. and Z. ii. Mayo.
The Committee on Design was appointed
as follows Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, Gene
raj Peyton Vice, Colonel John b. Cary.
Mr. u. II. Mayo. Colonel w. h. Cutshaw.
Colonel w. Gordon McCabe. and Major
Lewis Ginter.
Major T.. Il. ID. Myers was elected a
member OF the Board Of Directors vice
Colonel John b. Purcell, resigned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
CARR AGAINST WINsLOw.
Rumpus in North Carolina Naval
Reserve Circles.

RALEIGH. n. c., January Ex-Governor
Carr has issued an order revoking the
commission OF Francis Winslow, United
States navy. retired. as commander Of the
North Carolina Naval Reserves The order
saws the revocation is 'for harmony and
the hest interests Of the service"
IL is stated to-day that after some sharp
correspondence Governor Carr requested
Lieutenant Winslow's resignation, but the
latter declined to tender It, and the Gov
ernor then revoked his commission, the
order taking effect January 18th.
Lieutenant Winslow now denies the
Governor power TO revoke, will contest
the matter In tho courts. and has secured
eminent counsel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
THE FISH COMMIssIONERsHIP.
Report of the Nomination of Major
rernpson Lacks Conformation.

Especial THE report that Major I. b.
Ferguson, formerly assistant Fish Commits
sioner under Professor Baird, and now
Minister TO Sweden and Norway, will be
appointed to succeed the late Marshal
Mcdonald as Fish Commissioner. lacks
confirmation. IL Is stated in official cir
Giles that the President has not yet taken
up the question Of the appointment.
The Office can only be filed by nominal
ton Of the President and confirmation by
the Senate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
Fire Mt the Residence of DIR.
Murkland.

BALTIMORE January 25.-(Special)-A
serious accident occurred tonight at
the home Of Rev DR.. W. L. Murk-
land, pastor of Franklin-Street Pres
byterian church, one of the most in
fluential charges IN the Southern As
sembly. Mrs. Murkland was entertain
Ing some friends and just as COT
Zee was being served a lamp was over
turned. The room and furniture were
saturated with coal-oil and the blazing
fluid did considerable damage. table
and a number of books that cannot
easily be replaced were destroyed. The
loss is about 800
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
A Tacky Party.

on Thursday a most delightful eve
ming was spent at 20s north Twentieth
street, the occasion being a tacky party
given TO Misses Grace and Minnie Wade
by their many friends. After many
games a most sumptuous supper was
served. Those present were Misses Alma
Turner, Julia Slzer. Sadie Mallory Min
ME Wade, Dora Allen, Conway Mallory.
Annie Steer, Grace Wade. Lizzie Allen,
and Bessie Wade; Messrs. Collins, Tim
berlake Gravel. Beabout, c. Jones, Allen.
Reed. Comey Parkinson, Jones. and Nal
lory
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
The skin and Its Care.

DR. Arthur Jordan, the Clinical Pro-
fessor Of Dermatology in the University
College OF Medicine, has been select
ed TO deliver course ot~lectures In the
Woman's College upon the skin and It's
proper care-always a most interesting
subject to the ladies.
Dr. Jordan, who has burt recently taken
I'D his residence in Richmond. has spent
several years OF practice. and study IN
the best hospitals of Europe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
TERRIBLE DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
Wifc-Murder and Suicide In the
Presence of Children.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, January o.
A special to the Advertiser from Ster-
iett. Ala, says: a terrible double tragedy
occurred here to-day, 7!hich resulted in
the death of John II. GOODWIN ard his
wife, GOODWIN has been losing ms
mind since Christmas. Yesterday he
told his wife to pack his things as he
was going to leave. she TIED 10 pacify
him, which made him angry. lie picked
M a shotgun and fred one load at his
wife. striking her in the breast, end she
fell dead. He then turned the other
barrel on himself. and fired the load into
his abdomen. dying IN a few minutes.
The tragedy occurred in the presence Of
a little daughter and son, aged respect
lively s and years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26

held n public meeting to answer n criti-
cism I'm n newspaper on how he came TO
obtain his position as leader; but when he
came he would find me there UNFOLDING
Republican principles and organization,
just as / did for nearly twenty years be-
fore he became a member of the Republi-
can party"
That constitutes all my offending"
Mr.. Allan continued. "and / challenge
Colonel Lamb TO show unkindness by any
analysis OF any letter or to defend the
course he pursued TO call IL forth. Let me
briefly analyze his letter: He had publish
ed that his positions came TO him 'un-
sought; he says TO deny that is abso-
lutely false, yet I'm the same letter
chuckles in gleeful boast OF how he
sought them when his alarmed friend.
wanted him to seek and take but one OF
the positions. Besides this he knows
he wrote letters seeking both
places, and begged persons to see MEM
beers he knew to be against him and try
to secure their votes.
The other point referred to the me-
thods by which he obtained them-unseat-
ing members Of the committee and sub
shutting others Now read two state
ments 10 his letter to me. as follows:
during the recess for the Committee
on Credentials to act I made combina-
tons, &c. and the decisions OF the COM
mlttee as to contested seats were .
advised by me-
Yes said Mr.. Allan. che combined to
unseat four members and seat four
others, making "A change Of votes. and
then having united with Colonel Brady
and secured, IL is claimed, at least five
others by that deal. thus making a differ
ence Of is votes in all. and then the reso-
luton against his holding both places
was only defeated by less than half a
dozen votes. This is the unanimity with
which his 'unsought' honors were crowd
Cd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
Death In Abingdon Of Mrs. watson.

Captain H. L. Watson received tele-
gram yesterday morning, announcing the
sudden death on Friday night Of Mrs.
James c. Watson, Jr.. which sad event
occurred in Abingdon. Va. Mrs. watson
was a daughter OF Mr.. John Meredith.
OF this city. and as Miss Maud Meredith
was greatly admired.
Captain Watson left last night for
Abingdon, where the funeral will take
place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
Concert and Comic Opera.

The ladies OF the German-American Aid
Society will. on the eth Of February, give
at the Academy of Music grand concert
and comic opera, for the benefit OF the
German ward TO be annexed TO the Vir-
ginia Hospital. This entertainment has
been carefully rehearsed. and the ladies'
hope TO be literally patronized, as they
have spared 10 pains to make II a sue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26

the Unitarian church Gic north Fifth
street, to-day, both in the morning and
evening. The subject OF the evening ser
mon will be Thoughts and After
Thoughts OF thoAtlanta Exposition The
Unitarian Church had a display OF
literature. etc, at the exposition. over
which DR.. CLANCY kept a watchful eye;
also, filing the pulpit OF the Atlanta
church. Rev. Joseph Seaton left on Sat
urday TO supply the vacant Atlanta pulpit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
Death of Mrs. Mary Price Lincoln.

NEW YORK, January 25.-News has
been received here Of the death at At
lantic City Of Mrs. Mary Price Lincoln,
wife Of Colonel Charles l.. Lincoln. form
crly Assistant Commissioner OF Pensions.
and prior to that United States Consul
In China. Mrs. Lincoln was taken i'll
shortly after Christmas on her return
from a visit 20 the Soldiers Home. at
Hampton. Va. where her father. Rev.
William Price, Is chaplain. She was
moved TO the shore In the vain hope that
the sea air would prololg her life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
yIr. Smiths Funeral.

The funeral Of Mr.. Samuel j. Smith.
whose death was reported in yesterday
Dispatch, will take place this afternoon
at 8 o'clock from the Church OF the
Covenant. of which he had been mem
Der for several years. Mr.. smith had
been III for several weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
Mr. HYDE TO BE Installed.

Rev. c. X. Hyde. the new pastor Of the
Third Presbyterian church, viii be in
stalled this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Rev.
Dr. Hoge will preach the sermon. Rev.
DR. Kerr will deliver the charge 10 the
people, aud Rev. G. w. Van Houton the
charge 10 the pastor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
WnddiII Stands by Allan.

Judge Waddill was seen by a Dispatch
reporter at a late hour last night with
reference 10 the Lamb-Allan controver-
sy, and said that he had purposely omit
ted saying anything through the press,
but that he would do so in the near fu-
ture. In the mean time. he desired to be
understood as entirely in sympathy with
City-Chalrman Allan, and unalterably OPP
posed to any outside Interference such as
the district and city, for the first time
IN It's political history. had been threat
eunl with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26

Richard Croker. the great Tammany
chief. will pass through Richmond about
6 o'clock this morning on the north-oouni
Florida special. Mr.. Croker has been
spending some time In the South. ana
Is low returning 10 New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
Contract for Books.

The Everett Waddey Company. of this
city, have been given the contract for
furnishing the books and stationery for
the Corporation Court OF Newport News.
to be established under an act of the
General Assembly. Just passed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
rhourht. of the Exposition.

Rev. George l.. CLANCY. who has been
absent for several months, will preach for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26

NEW YORK. January % Especially
II. Strause. Vendome: II. 5. Blnswan-
ger Siurtevant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26

Secretary -of-the-NaVy Herbert has fad
for siamp-coilociing, and he ras already a
large collection which be takes pleasure
IN exhibiting. hr. F.nney. his private
secretary. Is trying 10 Guido his chief in
this particular FAD. and be- also has a
fine collection OF unicn0 onccimsn1
Conrresrrnan 2 0"i na~- Of North Caro-
lima. a member Of trc Committee on Mill
tary Anairs. says that parties nave APP
pcarod before that commttce asking for
a national park at Ncksburg, Miss, to
consist Of 100 acres. The committee APP
pearcd 10 be fayorably impressed with the
proposition and arguments. but he could
not youch for the action that would be
taken.
Petitions for and against the race
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26

Mr.. Allan did not have a complete copy
of his letter TO the State Chairman. but
referring TO the correspondence. said:
Colonel Lambs letter was offensive in
the extreme. IT spoke Of our long friend
ship in the same paragraph that de-
nounced the reported interview as abso-
utely false; ii did not even give me
chance TO admit. deny. explain, or correct
the report OF what ! was supposed 10
have said: and then 1t practically called
me an enemy in his rear. and breathed
forth threatenIngs and slaughter against
me.
II replied briefly and hastily that his
demand compelled my suspending pre-
variations for the day which first heralded
peace on earth and good will to men
that | regretted his first public appear
ance as head OF the party should be in
crusade against members OF his owr
party. instead Of an assault upon thu
lines OF the enemy; that would be curl
Gus to witness the spectacle when he