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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18

OF Chicago. Daniel is perhaps the
better on He is easily worth 500 DOR.
ne owns several restaurants and a
great deal OF choice real estate in Chi
cago, besides a splendid stock farm In
Michigan. Mr.. Scott has lived in Chi
cago great many years and is ia
miiiar known as Uncle Dan" among
MS acquaintance. Andrew Scott has
upward OF $4,000. He owns a new
apartment house on Dearborn street
valued al $4,000. He also owns other
Chicago property. and, like his brother,
mas big farm in Michigan. Both OF
the SCOTS are widowers.
Ex-state Representative J. w. 4.
Thomas, the colored lawyer. who re-
sides at 1908 Indiana avenue. pays
taxes on $4,000 worth Of Chicago real
estate, and is worth $4,000. Like the
scott brothers. he owns farm in
southern Michigan. Mr.. Thomas was
born In Alabama forty-eight years ago.
lie came TO Chicago in 1863, taught a
school for time. then went into the
grocery business. and was fast ac-
cumuiating property. when he lost sl5.-
600 In the big fire.
After the fire he began the practice OF
law and was three times elected to the
state legislature. being the first colored
man TO enjoy the distinction In Illinois
or In the whole Northwest. Thomas
was one OF the 10s members Of the gem
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18

A Boston dentist who was troubled
with non-payiug customers has hit upon
an idea which made at least one debtor
come 20 time. After reminding his
debtor OF the antiquity OF the account
and in the regulation manner he finally
wrote letter In these words: Il don't
intend to ask YOU again for the sum
you owe me. but there is one thing
want 10 tell you; every time you cut of
a piece Of steak and pass 1t to your wife
want You to remember she is not
chewing that beef with your teeth or
hers, but with mine The pungency
Of these words had the desired effect
and check was the result The hus-
band was Obliged to succumb TO the
mastication OF those doubly false teeth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18

Ing her youth In her fathers residence.
which occupied the site upon which the
Four Courts has since been built. Mrs
Maiilt also resided for many years in
one Of the two houses which occupied
the site upon which the William Barr
Dry Goods building is situated. This
building is partly owned by Mrs. Maj
At, and Is known as the "Julia Build
ing" She and her brother. Charles p.
Chouteau, own the property, from which
she draws rental OF $1,000 month.
The rest Of her fortune is invested in
bonds and stocks and she owns most of
the Olive Street Cable railway. She
has six children, two of her sons are
unmarried and her daughter, Miss
Emily Maffit, is still at home with her
mother. Mrs. Maffit is very quiet in her
taste, and lives in strict retirement in
the handsome and old-fashioned resi-
dence on Eighteenth and Locust street.
While her daughters were in society
Mrs. Mafiit entertained lavishly at times
and during the archbishop's jubilee
she gave a handsome reception In his
honor. which is still remembered as
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18

capped from slavery. One morniog ~.
lore daybreak he creased the M,ss,ss,.
~ In q small boat amid a fusillade !,
bullets, boarded Chicago q Alton
uain and In twelve hours was in cb,ca
20 looking for job. He found worl -
= W Gates foundry on the West s,aa
ana 10 three months had saved s,so
ihen ne bought a horse and went Into
the expressing business Soon after
"ard ne married. sent for his mother
ana cared for her while she lived rates
oiten made $50 week with his Wagon
ne bought lot for $4,000 and paid for
= IN one year. The night OF the frat
DIG Chicago IRE he made $50 moving
trunks and furniture.
And would have made more /. i.
says, III hadn't taken pity on some M.
in,n so' NUM-
Bates is small. gray-bearded and al.
most black. He dresses 80 poorly that
ne would not attract attention any
where His money has been made nv
honest saving and shrewd invest ments
In Chicago real estate. He is very eco.
nomicai. always busy and never gets
lonely He belongs to no church. takes
20 Interest In politics. and, save a few
distant relatives. has no heirs 10 in
herit his wealth.
Next In wealth among the colored
citizens OF Chicago comes Mrs. John
Jones. widow Of Commissioner John
Jones. who WAS lifelong friend OF the
late Frederick Douglass. Mrs. Jones Is
worth sso0.o00. She owns a four-story
brick building at iis Dearborn street.
mas property in various parts OF the
city and resides In her own hastily fash
Toned home. amid the most refined en-
s1ronments. AZ IS Ray street.
Mrs Jones il good looking. mother.
" old lady. Her fortune was left her
BY her husband. with whom some thirty
years ago she came 10 Chicago. She is
progressive and refined. leader among
eoiored women and Is interested in ey-
eFythins pertaining TO the c0lored race.
Her granddaughter. Miss Theodore Lea,
y an accomplished girl and Is one Of
the mosl popular singers among her
people 10 Chicago. Mrs. Jones keeps a
coaehman and servant Girl. Her
household consists OF her daughter,
Mrs. i.aa, her granddaughter and her
self
A young white woman recently got a
verdict Of $4,000 against Mrs. Jones
for injuries sustained in the elevator al
iis Dearborn street when asked
shat action would be taken about the
verdict. Mrs Jones replied oh. the
money will be paid. guess. II the
courts order H.
G H. Smiley. the colored caterer. Ia
probably the posaessor OF nearly $780,
900 in cash and real estate Ten years
sEo be came here from Philadelphia
withou, a dollar In his pocket For n
time be worked for Kinsley. but soon
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18
STEAM ENGINE MUST GO.
Electric Power to BE the Propeller
of the Future.

Electric Power to Be the Propeller
of the Future.
1t is only a matter of time when
electric roads will be established be-
tween all important cities. The sub
stitution of the electric motor and spe-
cial devices for fast travel may be
delayed by the managers of steam
railways, whose business will be in
jured thereby, but the change has got
to come. Present methods are not in
keeping with the progressive science
of the age. The steam roads carry
ton of ear weight for every passenger
they transport, where only 400 pounds
will be required with the new system.
The slaughter of people by crossing
roads built at grade on the surface
must be stopped, and this is one way
to avoid it. Why should the mails oc-
e'Ipy twenty-four hours in transit be-
tween New York aud Chicago, when
the distance can be covered in eight
hours? Why should passengers be
bothered with sleeping car accommo-
dations to make a journey that can he
ACCOMPLISHED within the short hours
that now constitute legal working
day?
In the Brott system locomotives are
dispensed with. The motors are on
the axles, under the cars Hence il is
possible to dispense with the mighty
locomotive, that has TO be made near
ly as heavy as the whole train in order
TO secure proper hold upon the
track. Now that ocean steamers have
so closely approached railroad speed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18

| $50
stsss Just like II on Plymouth
RssA are ~ilhin a stones throw
sFst, depot. and ineludlng the
sssA they stand. are each val
fisEee Iins this IL only q small
VI Bates possessions Out on
srsst ssaF Thirty sixth. he has
tnslsssa : seven story and base.
,ssze4 brick and terra Gotta
srs.haase worth over 500. 900.
y Fssss entirely 10 White ten
sss!tss he 10 said 10 be interest.
ssss4l commercial schemes and
b laEgs Inviting hank book in
~ Pockes.
as peculiar character. Their.
tEa ~ palhos and a Fonanoc In
~ ., his life. Born a slase In
Carolina, hs VAS sold away from
'ysu when babe. After being
q ssafly every stats In the South
tsally purchased BY = trader.
fssEsi Aim TO 81, Louis. where he
a!s sssrsd for sale IN common
1ls7sllaneona lot Of alAYea
VS. iAsn q Young man. An old
sho bad been lot out 10 q
= Louis family on trial. told
a nheFe ahr had worked there
islsfsa Eoman named Aunt
who Fessm6lrd him enough 70
@ssAsr.
Yss auus where 20 mother
ssss Taantle' asked.
yplitd Bates II had some
ssse, ! guess. but that was 80
q Eaplin't know 'em now :"
sessy. dat woman IL 20 moth.
~ q good Lord dun fotch you
neet her" returned the good
io'd The trader what he had
aaa'apcn investigation II was
na' both his father and mother
sstsf BY a wealthy st. Louis
We becoming interested. very
~ purchased the son also. and
little slave family. after twenty
~ separation. was again united.
- outbreak Of the war Bates ca
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18

eral assembly that elected John A.
Logan 20 the United States senate
when Logan won by a majority of one
that one being Mr. Thomas He is the
father OF the civil rights bill in Illinois,
his wife writing the bill al his dicta-
ton. In 1881 Mr.. Thomas held a
clerical position In the second auditors
ONCE At Washington. and In 1887 was
elected south town clerk In this city as
Republican. Mr.. Thomas family
consists OF wife and four children,
two girls and two boys. He has been
married three times. and was only II
when he led his first bride TO the altar.
He Is tall. splendidly built man. with
massive head and impressive features,
and would be pointed out In crowd as
a man Of consequence.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18

represent the immense resources of
Mrs. Allen, but she is possessed Of sew
eral millions.
Although she appreciates the wealth
which Providence has bestowed upon
her. she does not lose her rest at night
puzzling her brain as to the prospect Of
making another million or two to keep
her from want. Mrs. Allen has be-
tween s5.oo0.oo0 and ss.Oo0.000, 1t is
said, and she brought the bulk Of this
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18


great fortune to her husband, hay-
ing received Ii from her father, Mr..
Russell. Mr. Allen invested the money
judiciously, and increased Ii materially,
having been the protector and builder
OF the Iron Mountain railroad, of which
he was president for many years. Mrs
Allen has spent most OF her time in
Pittsfield. her husbands old home,
since his death. where she occupies a
very handsome residence. She had sew
eral sons. one of whom died under very
sad circumstances several years ago
Her other sons, Russell and George w.
Alien. are men of standing and reputa-
ton outside of their inheritance, one
of them having been mayor of st. Louis
and the other an artist OF considerable
fame. Mrs. Aliens fortune is in rail-
road stocks and shares and real estate
part Of her income coming from the
rental of one of the largest hotels in
the city, half Of which she is said to
own. besides other valuable properties
Personally Mrs. Allen is rather tall and
stately. her features regular and her
expression denoting firmness and de-
oision of character, while her manner
has the repose and gentleness of the
woman OF breeding and culture.
Mrs. Julia Maffit, widow of DIR. Maf-
fit, who died about thirty years ago.
leaving his young widow with several
children TO share the responsibilities of
large estate. inherited her estate from
her father, one of the early French set
tiers, who came here with Pierre Lac
lede, and established what was known
for years as the American Fur COM
pany. who traded with the Indians, and
thus laid the foundation for vast for
tune. AS young girl Miss Julia Chou
teau was a belle and beauty much
sought after, but she bestowed her
heart and hand upon young physician.
endowing him also with her colossal
fortune, which has greatly increased
SINCE that time. Mrs. Mafit lived dur
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18
Rather plmcui..

A soldier leaving barracks is stopped
by the corporal Of the guard.
You can not 20 out without leave
II have the verbal permission Of the
captain"
"Show me the verbal permission. -
Oakland Times.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18
WOMEN OF ST. LOUIS.
SOME WEALTHY DANES OF THE
GREAT MOUND CITY.
Who They Are and what They Are
worfh-Annie Russell Allen and Her
Enormous Fortune Mrs. Julia Mamt
and others
St. Louis Correspondence.

ROBABLY THE
wealthiest st. Louis
woman is Mrs. An
ME Russell Allen.
who spends most Of
her time in Pitts
field, Mass, the
birthplace OF her
husband, Thomas
H. Allen. 1t is diff
ficuIt to get the
exact figures which
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18
Atmosphere OF the stars

The modern astronomical principle
on which stars are classified. namely.
the resemblance and difference he
tween their spectra, and the revela-
tons characterizing this remarkable
phenomenon. have led to various at
ternpts TO indicate the stage of adj
vancement attained by each particu-
lar orb in its life's history or develop
ment. Remarking -ipon this. a recent
writer cites DR. Scheiner as putting.
in his late work on stellar spectre
scopy. those stars whose spectra con-
tain the bright lines of helium and
hydrogen in the first subdivision Of
his first class in evolution. Beta Ly-
rae and Gamma Cassioplae being two
such stars: he regards them as having
atmospheres composed of those gases.
enormously extensive as compared
with those of other stars. and possibly
hotter than the gaseous envelopes of
their older companions. On the basis
of this theory the query is considered
pertinent as to how long it may be
since our world was in the condition
of Beta Lyrae, whether any hellum
now floats in our outer atmosphere.
how that particular portion which is
now Embedded in the earth's crust got
there, and other similar questions.
New York Sun.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18

The Elevator Disease Has word.
One of the elevator men in the city
hall. whose contact with all sorts and
conditions of men has developed in
him fondness for studying character.
has often wondered Just what word
to apply to a malady which seems to
affiict some of his passengers. MANY
people get into the elevator, he re
marked the other day, land seem to
imagine that l should know just
where they want TO get off. They
never open their lips until carry
them beyond their destination. when
they seem to think l am at fault for
not being a mind reader. l spoke to
Police Surgeon Andrews about it one
day. and told him l thought there
ought to be some word coined TO APPLY
describe these people. He advised me
to call them aphonians, and explained
to me that aphonia was really tenn
porary loss of speech. So now I'm
always on the watch for aphonians."
Philadelphia Record.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18

correspondence.)
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18

n OR several years
after Abraham Lin
coin issued his
emancipation proc
lsmation. a colored
man who was worth
1000 was a rarity.
\ Now the eolored
u people pay taxes on
millions OF dollars
worth OF property
In the United
Chicago alone there
,olored people who
1880 900, Lewis Bates.
n. who lives all alone
, room at 400 Dearborn
ny the wealthiest col
chicago lie is worth
He oans the large
In which he lives. and
"a in a gray stone cen
c door. Bates has an
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-01-18

exact figures which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
rv.1-DGF hilton WILL PAY CLAWS:
AZ ANNOUNCEMENT THAT ALL Just DEBTS of
rrrs SONS FIRM WILL De NET

~ ANNOUNCEMENT THAT ALL Just DEBTS or
HIS SONS FIRM WILL BE NET.
sirce the discovery that the leasenold o. fii'''h
Inches & cos building at BroadwaJ' Nih'h ar
ron,h-s,s estimated at 10000. had beer conveyea
~,,ral T. Hilton 10 his father. eN-Judsr
,,.,r. ril,on certain creditors Of the firm nave ae
.errined % hold cx-Judse Hilton responsible foF IL
debts The conveyance Was fled cary oN ,l'c
,r.. uhen the failure Of the firm was announced
these creditors placed ,hei- claims in the hands
-. c.,ryerbein.er. I'r,ermyer Marshal. TX
rr,ea Russell son-in-law md attorney o' ".'-
jus ,.t.~ss that the cx-Juiee a a matt-r
=, .r.ie and sentiment. Wi, no, aiio" any Jus,
.,.,r, ,r,'nst ,h, hous. 10 remain unpaid NJ. Ru--
.ap saws that whom 'he assets o. me sta, We,
f, I,lra Hilton bid in the store and took II IN
H.. soy's name ES-Juire Hilton took transfer 10
hhrseif but fai,-d TO record il until me morning o.
the failure ,. ., .re,t.,r- ~ tho f~,,, ave
-, IL - ,,in,sed over his announcement by eN-Jui-"
Tpr~sen ana that therefore tneir propcsei SUI.
s.t, ov-Iudge Ti'lton v not he pressed samuel
d-r,e~nver Nho has pers1nh charge ~ inr inter
os,s - thcsa creditors declined 10 talk ABOUT ne
,,,-tar NaS-trifV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
p11GR1N1AGr FROM VERMONT.
ssrRIs SENTATIVE ETPrHIICNNS To VISIT MAJOR
MKINl.-N ON SI:rTEMHEE u.

lzpRI.- -ENTATIVE EEPCBlICNNS To VISIT MAJOR
MKIN1.-Y ON SEPTEMBER II.
:. ,r,ans VI. Sept, (speclaD - viii he pleased
. me-, Vermont Republicans N FRIDAY morning.
ssn,er1fer H. At any hour that bes; suits their
ysrlen,," This message came from Major Mckinney
his afternoon TO T. NJ Dea,. OF s. Albdns. chairman
@. the Committee of Arrangements. for the proposed
-ip q. Republicans Of ,he Green Mountain State -
can,ca The proposition TO visit Major Mckinley al
hs bone meets with he hearty approval Of party
saters throughout the Sta.o. and representatives
,orpanv of Republicans is assured for the passenger
*, q lie special KiHley train. l; j. expected that
s.ratos Redaed Proctor. Consressmen Powers and
Groul Governor Woodbury. L.-utcnan;-Governor
Yansr- Josiah Grout. Governor-elcc;; y. ". F.-k
L>a,snant- G 3vernOr elect and about hundred ana
Gy others Will make the TIP.
The TRANSFORMATION arrangements are practically
completed and the special train is scheduled leave
S. Albars q: O'Clock Wednesday evening. Sep.em-
=, going Ay WAY of the Central Vermont 10 Nor
pocd ,henco 20 Buffalo over the New-York Central
Railroad and from there 10 Cleveland by The Lake
shore The V-rnoniers Will be received by the Re
pab!icans u Cleveland o. Thursday evening. and
early Friday morning viii proceed TO Canton 10 pay
hell respects 10 Major Mckinley Returning. the
pa-;y NIL reacn home saturday noon.
The special irair OF Wagner sleeping cars will be
s3boraie.y icc0rated. and the front of the engine
MI bear huge signooard inscribed: Vermont for
consists o. T " Deal. ST. Adams. chairman. Colonel
.aEard Morse OF Proctor. presid mt oi the Young
Mems K, ruhicen club OF Vermont, and l.. Burt
Sfoss one o. The Republican lea iers Of Montpelier
League Of Vermont, Is secretary q the committee
N0cn enthusiasm is manifested over the proposed
hepuoicans 20 Ohio promises 10 oe no able feature
=" me Presidential canvass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
TIE PASSING OF BRAGG.

The nomination Of General Palmer was no
surprise TO those who witnessed last night how
easily the chief competitor fer the honor sue
cumbed TO the excitement of the hour. General
Bragg had been up to that time the leading can
didate He had distanced all his rivals. The
prize seemed to be within his grasp Villas
Watterson. Gray-all had practically been with
drawn. Villas would not consent to the use Of
his name long as Bragg remained in the
field Watterson had been stabbed in the house
Of his friends by the high priest of the Cleve-
land fetch. Gray. an Eastern man, was only
remotely available. Bragg would have won the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04

offered itself to cast It's votes for Cleveland and
third term. Jus, whore = look for the proof OF
such assertion would puzzle the ingenuity ot
. political Hawkshaw. and involve much waste
~ valuable time. the fac, being that there was
n. no poriod of time since the delegates began
N gather even the remotest chance or MT.
Cleveland becoming the choice Of this COnNen-
,ion The censer swnsers. II is true. were dlll-
rsrflv At work from morning until night. anu
ev.ry mention Of the idol was followed by the
ra,,urous cenunexions Of the faithful but 1t
,-crli he an offensive reflection upon the intel
lpauce Il the delegates TO maintain that iney
co,,ld eyer have succumbed TO the fumes OF the
,-rb or haen carried away by a sight OF the
pous contortions.
NOT PREPARED TO MAR THEIR CAUSE.
or,, Cuckoo Of the deepest dye could vc
considered It possible hat a convention called
FOR the ostensible purpose of deleatihS bryan
o,,ld NJ all things. 10 that which was est
calculated to prevent :he success OF the ~oul''
ST.. cause. No better p-oof indeed. Of the
.,, win which every Cuckoo proposal
s'r ,he nomination Of Mr.. Cleveland was
received need be mentioned than the IN
,,s,oro,co - the New-York delegation At
No time did single member OF That delegation
encourage the belief in rthers that l. nominI-
,,,, - Mr.. Cleveland would be regarded in
&e0.-York with anything less than apprehen-
siou II was only after .nuch urging ana n
-. Fl, ,h.. wishes = those Who desired lli..
.,,,.s,i,,n settled once .or All. that Chairman
,;rituc .ddressed his inquiry last night to Mr..
Cleveland.
The pickwickian character Of Chairman Grif-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
SECRETARY FR4NCIs TAXES THE OATH.

M i INTRODUCED TO HIS svBORDINATEs AND
WILL DE5IN HIS DUTIES TO-DAY
washington Sept 3.-Ex-Governor David i.
''ahcs OF Missouri took the oath OF office as Sec
ar OF the Interior at 1915 O'Clock to-day TIE
-" ""s administered by Associate Justice Har-
~l' G. iho United States supreme Court in the
,'''@' room 4 Secretary Carlisle in the Treasury
pA''nent There were present Secretaries La
'oyers
"s new secretarv went 20 his office in the after
- Gnu met Assistant Secretary Reynolds After
- eonversa'.on. the doors OF his office We're
opea 70 receive the heads Of bureaus. who
re 80 lheir chiefs OF divisions. The new Cahi-
sccoyrs. -. gave all 4 hearty handshake. which as
roo-rI..S'' 'itta ta ny pleasant word Tomorrow
Snied after whIct secretary Fra;cis WIN begin
Tie in.erio, OF ''' ma" % '''- -''''' ''''e'-' "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04

General Palmer woke and rubbing his eyes,
counted the buttons OF his iightshirt. He do
cidei he would not accept. Tied 70 bis declara-
ton however was a neat little string designed
TO encourage his followers. II merely said he
would not permit his name 10 be presented by
the Illinois delegation. That didn't prevent any
state. Of course. from performing the task.
Though. like Donna Julia. who. whispering she
would ne'er consent. consented. H. had vowed
he would never accept a nomination. he is now
scheduled TO perform the ceremony in Louisville
on September T..
BUCKNER Has \ WALKOVER.
The nomination OF General Buckner for second
place the ticket after that Of General Palmer
had been made unanimous was accomplished
without friction of any sort and by acclamation
There not the slightest opposition TO his
selection in any quarter. and the Convention
cordially indorsed the choice Of Kentucky as
concession to the exieency OF the moment no less
than as tribute to the personal worth and con-
sistent political record OF the man.
THE PLATFORM
The platform in its financial plank is In the
main sound. and leaves little TO uncertainty
and doubt. An attempt In the Convention 10
Introduce language for no other purpose than
tha, II conciliatng weak brethren and capable
OF being misunderstood or Interpreted in more
WAYS THAI one. failed signaily, owing TO the
nrmness Of Controller Eckels and the unex-
pected backbone displayed by Mr.. Villas The
same spirit rejected the Introduction OF an IN
come tax plank but this was not acoohip''S"e'
until after an acrimonious wrargIe. which clear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04

Offices Of President and Vice President John NJ.
Palmer. Of Illinois and Simon Bolivar Buckner.
Of Kentucky.
\ somewhat noisy covey Of Cuckoos is claim
ing this evening that . teegraphc dispatch
from Gray Gables received at a late hour last
night and nor made ge1erslly public until early
this morning. contributed more than anything
else toward clearing the ATMOSPHERE and
making the nomination Of General Palmer pos
sible This fantastic clim is backed by num-
ber OF assertions. foremost amons them being
this that majority Of the Convention would
have been only too glad ii an opportunity had