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WINDS UP ITS SESSIONS
Anti-SaIOon League Convention
Takes Final Adjournment.
Mrs. Margaret II. PIatt and Others
Made Addresses at the Clos
ing Meeting.

The second annual convention of the
Anti-SaloOn League of America, which
has been in session at the Sunday school
house of Calvary Baptist Church, adjourned
yesterday afternoon.
1t was more largely attended by noted
temperance workers from all parts of
the country than any similar gathering
ever assembled in the United States. Three
meetings were held each day and at all
times the proceedings We're marked with
the greatest harmony.
The afternoon session yesterday was
short and taken up in hearing the report
OF the committee on resolutions and the
address To the public. drafted by Hon.
s. T. Nicholson of Indiana. The address
was a appeal to all religiouS, reform, and
social organizations in the country, with
out regard to politics or denominational
differences To cooperate with the league
in the aggressive campaign to be prose
cuted during the coming year.
Mrs. Margaret B, flatt, president OF
the District w. c. 7. T., was introduced
as a fraternal delegate from that organi-
zation, and made Il brief d,iress from the
platform. The time had come, she said,
when every Christian man and woman
should Join heart and hand, to annihilate
the liquor traffic. and if this is done in
Gods name. the effort Will be crowned
with success.
\ resolution of thanks was voted the
pastor and trustees Of Calvary Baptist
Church the press, and all others who con
tributed to the success of the convention
ard the comfort of the delegates while in
the city.
The closing speech was made by the
Rev. F M. Gilbert. of Virginia, who spoke
OF the boltlness of the liquor men. Anyone
| could can him a political preacher il be
| wanted TO, he said, and even report him
! 10 the general conference, but he wanted
| it understood that he would take off
| his coat and work for any candidate whc
| would advance the principles OF the
Anti-saloon League.
Rev. Mr.. Gilbert spoke with great earn
estness and eloquence and was enthusiastic
| ally appiauded.
! A large amount of money was raised fol
| the purpose OF dcfraying the expenses o
| printing the proceedings Of the coRven
| ton and the annual address or President
! Price. in pamphlet form.
The resignation OF the Hon Elijah A
| Morse as treasurer was accepted and th
| Rev. j. w. Cummings. OF New York, wa
| chosen to fill the vacancy.
The convention adjourned with prayer
| by Rev. A. j. KinetG, of Pennsylvania.
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WILL URGE MORE
MATROHS OF POLICE
Women Suffragists Discuss That
and Other Questions.
Bust Fund Led to an Animated De-
bate at the Associations Regu-
lar Meeting.

The woman's Suffrage Association Of
the District OF Columbia held It's regular
meeting last night at the Riggs HCuSc,
with its president, Miss Cora Je Ia Matyr
Thomas, in the chair.
Miss Thomas stated that she would ap-
point committee to secure positions for
women as matrOnS in StatiOn-hOuSeS IN
the District in addition o the two already
serving and another committee on cdu-
cation TO see that school houses are Well
lighted and heated, nd thattheir Sa Sanitation
is in perfect order. She also moved that
steps be taken at once toward the placing
of women on school boards
Mrs. Helen Powell Thompson made
report on press work, and eX-Governor
HYDE, OF Idaho, made short address,
in which he explained his interest in the
work OF the Suffra giStS and his belief in
their final success.
Miss White. the recording secretary,
rendered her resignation and Mrs. Clara
Shaw was elected to the vacancy by unanl-
nous consent.
The bust fund became a subject OF
spirited discussion Mrs Corby moved that
a committee he appointed To raise tie sum
of $500 still due with Mrs Thompson as
it's chairman. Mrs. Ruth q. D. HaveGs Oh
iected To the District association paying
| out any more money for that purpose. It
| was her opinion that the association had
! already spent too much Of It's vitality ana
| money in that direction. as the busts, wben
| paid for, would not belong TO tie District
! association. but were as liable To he placed
| in a museum in California as here, where
| it would seem by right they ShOuH telong-
/ Mrs. Thompson rose to say that Il large
| portion of the money had been raised ny
| her individual efforts, with the assistance
of several Others, whohad worked earnestly
with her in behalf of the fund. Mrs.
COrby said she was sure that If the bUstS
| could he epreseutedtOtheN New Congressional
| Library before the inches We're filled, they
would be gladly accepted, and that the
| suffrag gIsts OF the whole country would
prefer to have them there.
The motion meeting with no further
| objections, Mrs Thompson was ap
potnted chairman of committee to ht
organized in the interest of the bust fund
Mrs. Thompson then delivered the al
dress of the evening, beginning her thent
by Quoting Olive Schreiners dream OF ;
future equality OF men and women tina
win make of existence a perfect heayeT
ON earth.
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UNDERTAKEN
DIED.

WALKER remains of Frederick
WalSer Will be taken from the vault at
So Mary's Cemetery Friday at O'Clock
p. H.
Rriatives and friends invited to attend
Item
WESTNEDGE-Ou December ., 1876.
,IameS WeStBedge. ut his residenSe, No
1920 l. street northeast, aJ y m.
Funeral private
kNABE-On Wednesday, December y.
at 6.I5 %. m Frederick, husband or the
late PaUlina Kuabc. aSedetght y-Seven years
and one month
Funeral from the residence OF his son.
Nr ibert Knaie. No 323 a street north
east. on FRIDAY. December IL. at 30
10 m Relatives AMI friends are respect
ruIIy invited To a,tcId- Baltimore papers
ple;Ise Copy 1t
VILLA MS Tuesday, December : ! 1896,
SI5 D. IN. Katie ESJrIie. beloved daugh-
ter Of charles A and Emily l.. Williams
Funeral from her parents residence l61 >
FIRST street northwest, FIiGdy morning,
ilecerIIrIcf II Relatives and TfIentiS re-
| spectruIIy invited CElcago papers please
coDy 1t
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Quick Retribution .

''Johp," she exclaimed, waking up her
husband with Il shake. John, there's
bugrlars in the house! l can hear them
ia the pantry"
''Is there any OF that angel cake left
over" he asked, quickly raising himself on
one elbow.
You know there is" said the wife
"You wouldn't eat it,"
We've got time TO take another nap,
then, before We ring up the ambulance. ="
And. rolling over .loln was soon snor-
ing the snore of the just.-Buffalo Times.
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Washingtonians III New York.
Snpcinl tn The IiIneS.

New York, Dec. 1O.-St Cloud, G. W.
Norris o. l.. Taylor, L. L. Bellows; Grand,
G. Brown, r. H. Paige, jr.; Murray Hill
g. R. Winding; Amsterdam, w. NJ. Cald
well, jr.: Morton, P. A. Willard, j. ).
King: Ora nd Union, E. II. Tomlinson; Astor,
r. Dewitt Talmagc, E. Z. WertZ, Miss
Payson, Park Avenue, c. Fl. Stevenson
st. Denis, l.. Caldwell and wife, Mrs. E.
Sommers: Gilsey, A. B. Paxton: Holland
J.. +. Hurst, J L. Atkins; ReIvedere, C
Heinrich Imperial, V A. Braunstein; Albert
J. Fl. Spalding; Marlboro, +. ia mas; Stur
tevant, J. j. Louder; Manhattan, J. r
Bartlett, U. S. A.
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WORK OF THE UNION.

The president of the union, Mrs. Cor.
ncIia a ford of Massachusetts, then read
her address. She reviewed the work OF
the union from its orga niZation to the
present time. Ia some interesting sta
tistics contained in the report she men-
toned the fact that SO per cent Of all
convictions were caused by drunkenness.
The provisions by railroads against en-
pioyes who drink was also the subject Of
comment.
Mrs. II. NJ InghaE, the general treasurer
OF the union, made an appeal for financial
aid and announced the meetings for to
morrow. The morning session will be
held at 9 O'Clock, the afternoon at l 40
and the evening meeting at 80.
After a solo by Miss Grace Alstschu, Of
this city, the meeting was dismissed wit h
a benetiiction by Rev DR.. w r. Patmore,
of st. Louis, who is the editor of the
Christian Advocate, the religious jour
nal Of that city.
a committee on credentials was an
nounced. composed Of Mrs. II. NJ Ingham,
Mrs. c. T. Cole, and Miss Mary Kaufman.
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His Pertinent Query.

She threw down the paper in disgust.
81 see that the Alabama legislature is
trying to max women discard boomers"
she said.
DO you think that would be quite prop
er?'' he asked.
Then, after moment OF reflection, he
added:
81 suppose the legislature is composed
largely OF baldhcads. ds.'-Chicago Evening
Post.
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new home on Twent y-secOnd street yes
terday afternoon, when the ypresentedthelr
eldest daughter, Miss Margaret Eirney-
Mrs. Birney's gown was OF corn-coiOfed
satin trimmed in white lace, while the
debutante wore q bee coming gown or
white organdie over white silk and car
ried pink roses.
Tne drawing r. ons We're pTetthy decor
ated in white and green, and the dining
room i'll pink, with a beautiful decoration
of bridesmaid roses The young ladies VINO
assisted the hostess were Miss TeTTill. Miss
CIapp, Miss Carusi, Miss Dingman and Miss
Rearick, and the schC oil girl daughter OF
the family, Miss Edith Birney Mrs II. l.
Mcclellan and Mrs Seip presided at the
tea table.
Among the callers We're representatives
of diplomatic, official and resident so
CIety.
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she Mixed Her Dates.

mo, mem, the party amt today, MEM "
That's very strange. / accepted for to-
day"
Yes, mem, ] know mem, but the missus
said that while she'd like to otligc you.
mem, your acceptance came too late, an
SO the party was held last week, men,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The morning times., 1896-12-11

\ pretty tea was given in Georgetown
yesterday, which was largely attended by
the beauty and fashion or that COnserva-
tive locality, and a large contingent OF
Washington society. The hostess was Mrs
Charles HaTtwen CTagin, who presented
her daughter Miss Helen Hartwen Crdgin
Mrs Cragin was assisted by Mrs VI. j.
Addison, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Mccartney,
of the Navy; Mrs Author FurguSsOn, Mrs
Gordon, Miss Addison, Miss Isabelle Addl-
son, Miss Elizabeth Iodge, Miss Ethel Tor
don, Miss oOre, Miss jamie, Miss Rehcc kil
HYDE, Miss Florence Beale, Miss Lee, or
Alexandria: Miss Register. Miss Henrietta
Darnelle Mrs. Wilson and Mrs Gordon
presided in the dining rC ON, where thc
table decorations were all in pink.
Mrs. Cragin received her guests IN q gown
OF SILVER gray satin wnIle the debutante
wore a charming costume of white mousse
line de sole and carried huge bunch ol
| yiOlets.
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Marriage Licenses.

John Henry Smith and Annie Dorsey.
Stephen LaScoia and Katie Guiffre.
Harry Baker and Mary f. Hall.
Thomas w. Mudd and Margaret F Cook
Benjamin H. Johnson and Mary F. Ian
caster
John H. Pierce and Marie c. Johnson
The morning times., 1896-12-11

The facilities for catering for balls, parties
and receptions are at their best at F.
FgEUND'S, SIS 10th st. NV Their own
spacious pariors can be used either for re-
ceptfons CIT weddings. accommodating from
$50 to goo people. Me-. FTeGnTs terms
--><>=t reasonable.
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Mr. Edgar A. Shilling, captain OF the
Morton Cadets, and Miss Mary Angela Byng
of Georgetown We're quietly married
Wednesday evening at the pastoral resi-
dence OF st. PatIick's Church, the service
being celebrated by the Rev. Father Nc
Gee.
The bride Wore a stylish gown of green
novelty cloth combined with velvet and
lace Her green velvet hat was trimmed
with-invisible green plumes and pink roses
and she carried a bouquet OF La France
| buds and Inaiden-hair fern.
Upon their return from their wedding
| trip Mr. and Mrs. Shilling VIII reside at
No 27l2 Fourteenth street.
Mr.. Francis Wilson and Mrs Wilson were
| guests of the President ami Mrs. Cleve
| land at luncheon yesterday. Last nigh
| the President and Mrs. Cleveland attended
[ the performance at the National.
The morning times., 1896-12-11

The marriage of Miss Camelia Hare and
Mr.. Jay Lppincott. Of Philadelphia, which
will be one OF the most brilliant weddings OF
the season. will occur January 20, at st.
Johns Church.
Bishop Satterlee will perform the mar
rage ceremony and the bridal party VIII
be large and distinguished one.
Mrs Hare and her daughter have returned
to this city. and Capt. Hare, who Is sta
toned at Fort Sheridan, will come on for
the wedding.
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Make sensible gifts. We
have these at the very
prices you expected to
pay.
The morning times., 1896-12-11

Mrs. Audenried Will give large lunch
eon at the Washington Club, ITO L street.
on saturday, complimentary to her niece
and guest, Miss Marion Audenried.
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Hosiery, Neckwear.
Comforts, Blankets.

Always make the most
pra ctical kind of pres
entS.
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WHAT TO BUY.

Your mind is now bent on
what to buy for Christmas
Presents. We have a store
full of sensible presents to sug-
geSt.
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or Piano Covers

Portieres, Table Cloths
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Child's Rocker. 25C-
The herald., 1896-09-10

oho van. Ruess made . strong bid for
honcrs In the seventh, but to the de-
ueht Of the Riversiders was again
passed by Shoemaker and Cox. Score:
Riverside 27, L. A. A. c. II, East Side
From this point to the finish the
Riverside men had things all their OWE
way and swept the board.
The Riverside trio were now to the
front by their lonelies, but Scott seemed
to be in distress. Two hundred yards
divided them from the other six men,
ersiders had the eighth mile to them
selves. Score, Riverside 33. L. A. A. c.
II, e. 8. C. C. 4. The ninth mile ended
with q similar result, Scott, Cox, Shoe
maker being the order. Riverside 39,
u. A, A. C. II, F.. S. c. c. 4. At the
tenth mile Shoemaker seemed intent on
tapping the field, and went out at a
great pace, Cox and Scott sticking to
him we'll. Tompkins led the rear con-
tingent, who were now half lap behind
the Riverside leaders. Score at the end
Of the tenth mile, Riverside As, l.. A. A.
C. II, e s. c. c. 4. The eleventh mile
showed no change in the procession,
though Ruess led a sprint which for the
moment considerably diminished the
distance from the leaders. Cox won the
eleventh mile, Shoemaker second, Scott
third. Riverside, 81 points. In the
twelfth Tompkins lit out from the field.
Shoemaker, Cox and Scott was the or
der at the twelfth, Riverside having 81
points to their credit. At the end of the
thirteenth, more than half of the dis
tance, Cox led, Shoemaker second. Scott
third, Riverside gaining another six
points, the score being Riverside GO, l..
A. A. c. II, E. s. c. c. 4. At the four
The herald., 1896-09-10
JOINED THE MAJORITY
Death Of fAnother Oil Citizen-0. w. 3. Kerck
hoff No r1ore

In another column will be found the an
nouncement of the death of George W. p
kerckhoff. 1t was not wholly unexpected
as MI. kerckhoff has been Seriously i'll
for a long time, and yet the news of mis-
death will come as shock to many of the
citizens of Los Angeles.
Mr.. Kerckhoff was born at Lingen, Ger
many, April 2S, 1923. He came to the United
States in 1851 and settled at Terre Haute.
Indiana. He resided there until 1879. when
he removed to Los Angeles. In Terre
Haute he was engaged in the wholesale e
leather. and hardware business and, hav-
ing achieved a competence, he removed
here to enjoy it.
He was the founder of the present
Kerckhoff-Cuzner Mill and Lumber COM
pany, OF which corporation he remained
the treasurer up to the time of his death
though not otherwise taking an active
part i'll the administration of its business
He was extensively interested in real es-
tate transactions and various other busi-
ness enterprises. He was likewise a mem
ber of the council of this city, but his dis
position led him away from the glare Of
public life.
In every circumstance which brought in
contact with his fellow men he was just;
generous and upright. His life, though q
modest one, is still proud heritage to his
Elizabeth and three sons, Herman, An.
ton and VIM. G. Kerclthoff all residing in
this city. and all were present with him az
the time of his death. The sympathy Of
many friends is with them in their affiic-
tion.
The herald., 1896-09-10

Third heat-Taber /, Cowan 2, Crom-
well 8; time, 1882 3-5.
Fourth heat-Delay 1. Coty 2, Kitchin
8; time, 1928 3-5.
Final heat-Cox 1, Taber ., Shoemaker
8; time, 2:n As.
One mile, boys under 17-First heat,
Mills l, Rowan 2, d. b. Cromwell 8;
time 2:4O
Second heat-Anderson 1, Bell 2; time
something over three minutes.
Final heat-Anderson /, Mills q Row.
an 8; time, 2:2S 2-5.
Two mile handicap, open-Taber 1, $50
yards; Kitchin 2, LIS yards; Garrison
3, $50 yards; time. 4:42 3-5.
Little knip Won his match with Guy
Russell doing third of a mile in 1:19 3-5.
Two mile handicap, boys-Rowan 1.
Graham 2, Mills 3; time, 6:03.
25 mile team race-Riverside Wheel
men first, 1S5 points; Los Angeles Ath-
letic club second, IL points; East Side
Cycling club third, points.
THE OFFICERS OF THE DAY.
Marshall. c. Stanley.
Official referees. ]. Castleman.
Starter-Will Knippenberg, Los An
geles.
Judges-C. c. Monaghan, Santa Ana;
Dr. j. H. Tremper, Ontario; j. A. Kelley.
Los Angeles; Jas. Patterson, jr., Perris;
]. E. Beamer. Riverside.
Timers-J. w. A. Off, Ralph Jewell,
Los Angeles; H. T. Hays, Riverside.
Scorers-A. H. Braley, Pasadena; j.
S. Thayer, Los Angeles; E. Fl. Gruwell,
G. B. Kennedy. RiverHlde.
Clerks-I. S. Logan, H. S. Cunning
ham, Riverside.
Announcer-Fay Stephenson, Los An
geles.
Bell Ringers D. C. McGarvin and w.
M. Jenkins, Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-09-10
RAPP VS.. GRIMES
The Glove Contest at Santa Mcnica Thl
Evening

Evening
The glove contest this evening at
Santa Monica between Billy Rapp of
Santa Monica and Grant Grimes of Los
Angeles promises to be an exciting af-
fair. 1t will be at Eckert & Hopfs pa
vilion and will be for the benefit of the
polo club. There will also be a wrestling
match, mixed style, best two in three
falls, between Paul Mistel, lightweight
champion of Europe, and E. +. Bonto
of the Olympic club, San Francisco.
There will also be a four-round con-
test between Joe Welch, the Irish cy-
clone. and Sam Goldsclith. and a four
round contest between 3. Edwards and
Collie Rapp; four rounds between Fred
Began, the lightweight champion, and
Harry Slater. who has just arrived
from New Orleans, and late trainer of
Jack Everharts.
The polo club has given the matter to
Fred Began to manage. Began is boz
ing instructor at Santa Monica, now at
the North Beach Athletic club. and is
doing well. The club will match the
winner with any man on the coast at
100 pounds for the opening of the club
on the 22d of this month.
The herald., 1896-09-10
UNKNOWN SUICIDE IDENTIFIED
Louis Rediciifi the Man VINO Killed Himself in
Elysian PARK

The unknown man who committed sui
eide last week by shooting himself in the
head and whose body was found last Fri
day on the top of hill in Elysian park.
has been identified as Louis Redicliff, q
carpenter. 1t will be remembered that on
the corpse was found small memoran-
dunn book in which was written q note
asking that his body be given to a medicai
school and signed IL. r." The remains
we're inferred on Sunday in the potter $
field.
An elderly German who failed to give
his name, but said he ran a lodging house
called at kregeio 81 Breeze DAY before
yesterday and asked to be shown the cloth
ing, etc, worn by the suicide. He said
from the description he was sure the body
was that OF q former lodgsr OF his who
had been missing for week. When shown
the deceased's hat and other belongings
he said positively that Redicliif was the
man.
He had been out of work for some time
and was respondent and without money.
When he left his lodging house he wore a
silver watch and chain. but had no re-
volver. 1t is supposed that he pawned
his timepiece for the weapon, went to the
park, calmly laid down and ended his ex-
istence.l Deceased had no friends or rel
atives here and was unmarried. He sleeps
In an unmarked grave.
The herald., 1896-09-10
Locating Hostile Ships,

1t is true that some of tho lenses in the
circular camera-the ones facing the sun
might give imperfect pictures, but in
whatever position the sun might be at
least 1S0 degrees Of the horizon would be
clearly photographed. And by taking such
observations in the carly morning and
again in the middle Of the afternoon it
would be possible to cover the whole cir
cult, and thus be aware of the approach of
an enemys ships long before they would
have been visible toa telescope used on the
deck. In such circular camera each Ions
would be numbered, and the position of
each would be accurately determined with
regard to the points Of the compass by the
use Of guy cords stretching out from the
main line to the framework of the appara-
tus. Thus, on looking at the number Of
a lens, the photographer would Immediate
ly know the vessel photographed .-Engi-
neering Magazine.
The herald., 1896-09-10
REGULAR FIRE INSPECTION
Commissioners Review the Department Out
on Parade

on Par9ue
Yesterday afternoon at the Plaza a
regular inspection and drill of the fire
department took place between l and 2
o'clock. Every man and every horse
and all the paraphernalia of the depart
ment was in line and passed in review
for inspection by the mayor and fire
commissioners.
The parade formed on Los Angeles
street, south of the Plaza, and moved
slowly by the little group of officials,
with gongs changing and every man
showing his piece of apparatus to the
best advantage. All the fire commits
sioners were present except ]. Kurtz,
and all appeared and pronounced them
selves entirely satisfied with the ap-
pearance Of men and machines.
After the inspection had been con-
cluded short parade was made down
Spring and on to the strating place,
Spring and on to the strating place,
where the line disbanded and the en-
gines returned to their respective
houses.
The herald., 1896-09-10
A Pioneer Gone

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 9.-John H.
OBrien, pioneer and well-known resi-
dent of this city, died tonight after a
lingering Illness of neuralgia of the heart.
He was a native of New Brunswick. N j.,
where he was born in 1880, and came to
California in 1S49. engaging in the con
struction of canals in Ell Dorado county.In
1865 he went to Stockton, where he re-
mained for over twenty years, removing
TO this city in 1885, He leaves a widow
and one daughter, Mrs. Myra Evans, now
in Southern California His remains vii!
be inferred at Stockton on Friday under
ne Auspices OF the Stockton lodge Of Odd
Fellows.
The herald., 1896-09-10
Silver Edition

The Herald will publish a large and
complete silver edition on Sunday, Sept
27th 1t will contain among other things
q COPY of the constitution of the
United States, a synopsis of the
financial history of the United
States, the coinage statistics of this an
other countries and a complete exposi-
ton of the intrigues of the masters of
Wall and Lombard streets. 1t will be
carefully edited by such well-known
minds as Judge Utley, Hon. S. NJ. White
and w. S. Creighton. Contracts for any
number Of copies should be made now.
The herald., 1896-09-10
ADMISSION DAY
No Local Observation-Disclosures Had Their
Innings

innings
Admission day was observed in very
quiet manner in Los Angeles. There
was no special celebration, though the
Native Sons and Daughters generally
ceased from toll and devoted the day
to pleasure. The banks and county and
municipal offices were closed, but near
ly all the stores and other business
houses transacted business as usual
The county and city officials, who never
miss an opportunity to take holiday
improved the time by doing politics.
Many off1ce-seekers and ce-holders
who are candidates for denomination
before the Republican county conven,
ton today found the time opportune to
look after their political fences, and
wire-pulling and button holing of dele
gates was the order of the day, and sell
dom has the city seen a quieter Admis
sion day.