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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-28
Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed +: Castorial
BRIEF JOTTiNGS.

Everett Sennett, of Bailey's island, saw
sailboat acting strangely of the island
q few DAYS ago. He recovered it and saw
that it had been lately occupied. The
sail was set. He cannot find out that
any fisherman Is missing.
IT is said a Boston brick making firm
will establish brick yard near the
Old Canal Basin.
St. Alban Commandery, No. s, Knigha
late Sir Knight David Webster Babb at
Westbrook this afternoon. If the weather
permits the commandery will appear in
full Templar costume with music.
There will he union meeting of Di-
visions and 2, A. o. II. of A., Sunday
afternoon at 8 O'Clock. Every member OF
both divisions is requested to be present.
Martha Washington Council, No. ?,
D. of L., will give pic party and enter.
tainment at Sons of Temperance hall,
So 10 Exchange street, Monday evening
March Both.
At the adjourned meeting Of the Engi.
neer Mining and Dew clipping Company,
John J. Gerrish was elected president
N. E. Redlon, vice president, and Thorn.
as J. Little, secretary and treasurer.
Tomorrow evening, Rev. r. T. Hack
will deliver the fifth illustrated lecture
Oh Pilgrims Progress. These lectures
are proving. very popular as Ievidenced by
the crowded houses Sunday evenings.
M. Leroy Collins of Dover, N. H.. will
speak at the mems meeting in Y. NJ. G.
A. hall tomorrow afternoon at 4. 80 and
the Brown University Glee Club will ap-
pear.
Tomorrow will be Palm Sunday.
Benjamin Thompson, Esq, delivered
an able lecture last evening on the sub
joct of Admiralty. to the Law Students
club.
Joseph Valent yesterday withdrew his
complaint against Giuseppe Lazaratte
of assault with intent to kill, and Laza-
ratio was discharged.
On motion of W. Fl. Looney in yester
days municipal court hearing. Franz
Hutchinson, alias Hunnewell, whose re-
markable cellar trap was discovered by
the sheriffs the other day, waived exami
nation, and Hutch inson was bound ovel
in $500.
Mr.. Patrick MoNamara's horse tool
fright on Danforth street, Thursday. and
ran away. Mr.. Mcnamara was thrown
from his team and badly bruised.
The monthly business of the diocesan
will be held at the Fraternity rooms, u
Spring street, Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock.
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RECEPTION AND BALL.
Gilbert's Thursday and Saturday Glasses
Have Gala Time at City Hall.

City Hall was filled lost evening by
interested spectators and animated dan
GERS. The occasion was the reception and
ball given to close the season of the
Thursday and Saturday afternoon class
es. From s until 8. 80 the young folks
occupied the floor to the.exolusion of all
others, but from the latter hour, general
dancing was INDUCED in.
Delightful music was furnished by a
large orchestra under the direction of
Mr. A. L. Ryser. Prof. Gilbert directed
the floor,
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Ninety-Seven's TroIly Party.

About seventy members of the class OF
'97 Of the High school enjoyed a trolley
party to Wizards pavilion last evening.
After arriving at the pa-ilion, whist
formed the chief part of the programme
until supper, which was announced at
about eight O'Clock. After the supper
there were speeches by members Of the
class, then followed dancing. The party
returned to the city at about 10 O'Clock.
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Up to Date Goods.

1t is just as we'll when you are ready to
buy to look and zee gust where and what
to buy, especially for your hat, tie and
collars. They put on the finish to your
dress. For the money it will do you good
TO SEQ what Merry is doing in that line.
Why not see his line before buying. That
De Joinville tie is hobby, and the Dunlap
hat is correct. In collars Merry has the
best. The old stand on Middle street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-28
Presentation to Veteran Firemen

given to the Veteran Firemen, for their
library the two volumes, "Sweden and
the Swedes," written by Hon. VIM. W.
Thomas. Jr. 1t is generous donation,
the volumes being handsomely bound and
finely illustrated. The Vets are much
pleased and very grateful for them, also
that one 90 years of age shonld take
such an interest in them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-28
Cracker Jacks.
nn.N

Have you ever seen Cracker Jack?
If you have not, now is your opportuni-
ty to do so. Forty of them received in
town early this morning. and can be seen
by calling at the sale stable of John d.
Murray, 81 Franklin street. See adv. in
another column.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-28
Jennie Kimball,s Funeral

The body of Jennie Kimball, the
actress-manager, who died suddenly in
Minneapolis, arrived in Boston Thursday.
Corinne, her daughter. accompanied by
small party of friends was in charge.
The funeral was held in the Forest Hill
Cemetery chapel at II. 80 a. m. yesterday,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-28
Easter Sales.

If Miss TreadwelI's friends wish to see
her swing clubs and enjoy the unique
entertainment which Miss Treadwsll and
her pupils can furnish, they R1ll have an
opportunity Wednesday evening next at
the Pine street church in connection
with the Easter Sale.
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Bargains at Parker's.

The ". S. Parker Company are offer
ing bargains in ohildren's REFERS and
wool suits; also in skirts and spring
suits for adults. They give prices in
their adv. this morning.
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Frank b. Clark's Sale.

We would call your attention to the
advertisement of Frank B. Clark. He
offers special bargains in Boston writing
papers and visiting cards.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-28

Cambridge the Victor.
London, March 27.-The series of
Athletic events between Oxford and Cam
bridge was won by the latter.
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THE PRElS9.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.


Owen. Moore s. CO.
j. r. Libby.
Larrabee's White Store.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
Hooper. Son s. Leighton.
Messengers Notice.
Rines Bros.
John D. Murray.
Frank B Clark.
Dow s. Pinkham.
j. Z. Palmer.
Warren Sparrow & Co.
Fisk g. Goff.
Merry, the Halter.
Geo. C. Shaw & Co.
A. +. ELL & Co.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Easter Sale and Ente: tainment-
The Bride of Seville.
FINANCIAL
Municipal Security Co.
AUCTION SALES.
F. O. Bailey s. Co.
New Wants, To Let, For Sale, Lost. Found
and Similar advertisements will be found under
their appropriate heads on Page 6.
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Nj Or 6

Medicinal value in a bottle of Hoods Sarsar
parilla than in any other preparation.
More skill is required, more care taken, more
expense incurred in its manufacture.
1t costs the proprietor and the dealer
More but it costs the consumer Tess, as he
gets more doses for his money.
More curative power is secured by its peculiar
combination, proportion and process,
which makes it peculiar to itself.
More people are employed and more space oc-
cupied In its Laboratory than any other.
More wonderful cures effected and more tes-
timonials. received than by any other.
ESorS sales and more increase year by year
EHore people are taking Hoods sarsaparilla
today than any other, and more are
taking it today than ever before.
More and STILL MORE reasons might be
given why you should take
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EOR SALE-Chester White pigs four to six
IL weeks old at Walnut Crest farm, Cor
ham. Address Mr.. r. Wilson, Westbrooix
Maine, or call at the farm the General
Thomas place, Gorham, Maine. PSI
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FNNO LET-Desirable furnished rooms One
d. large front room and large room adioin-
ing, furnace heat, and use of bath, at 4O4
Cumberland street. PSI
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The praises of east,
mans Skirts" are heard
everywhere.
They fit well. hang we'll
and wear well.
All our skirts are made
under our personal super
vision and the same high
standard of excellence is
maintained in every skirt.
We show an extensive
assortment of fine skirts
in rich crepons, silks and
satins at from $1,000 to
$500, correct in style
perfect in workmanship.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-28

In addition to our Imported and
Novelty Patterns we shall display an
almost endless variety of medium
priced ready trimmed hats and bon
nets for immediate wear. These goods
are designed to be practical and
stylish at moderate price.
On the occasion Of this opening we
shall exhibit the largest number of
trimmed hats ever before shown at
one time by any millinery house in
the State of Maine.
We respectfully solicit your attend
ance.
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OR One WEEK !
Beginning Saturday, Mar. 18th.
W. SHALL J. Sell.
The Following List of Goods
--A AT -
CUT PRICES.
CUT PRHC S.

I'm the first place we have received
another lot Of that famous Boston LINEN
Paper which is the last we shall be able to
get for some time. Regular price SOC "a
pound. Our price during this sale ss;5c a
pound.
One Lot Visiting Cards SO i'm "a pack
age, 1jc. Regular price Csc.
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Because you usually
expect such fine skirts to
cost more, the particular
merits of our fine skirts
seems to be their cheap
ness.
And because you ex-
pect skirts that are cheap
in price to be cheap in
quality the merits of our
cheap skirts seems to be
their goodness.
Great values this week
in Jail wool serge skirls,
figured mohair skirts and
wide vale diagonal skirts
at 1915. 4.5o, 500, 800.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-13
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.
HAS NOT LEARNED ANYTHING"

The lates: trolley victim is Robert Geary nine
teen years old OF Fourth-ave and Eutlor-s.. lie
was knocked off OF the Nassau Electric road AZ
Thirty -nnh-st. and Nnth-ayc., and died yestcr-
day in the Norwegian Hospital.
meeting Of the brooklyn and Rockaway Beach
Railroad Company held yesterday and after
discussion Il decided 10 reduce the fare TO
Canarsie and Rockaway to cents. No action was
taken on the proposed lease Of the road by the
Heights people, and Il is rumorcd that all negoia-
ticns tending to this end have ceased.
After conference yesterday between Messrs
Uhlmann and Barton and the engineer of the ele
waited roads with Bridge Superintendent Martin
Mr.. Uhlmann announced that the .oop al the
Bridge would be ready for by June J. This he
said would save the company at least $50 a day
as II would enable them TO dispense with the two
relay engines now used at that point.
1t was reported yesterday that the Roy. Edward
Everett Knapp the former par,or OF the Central
Baptist Church, in Brdgcst.. had received "A unar!
call to the pastora;e OF the Church OF the
deemer. One-hundred- d-and-thirty-hrst-st and Sew
enth-ave. New York. to succeed the Rev. William
Y. Dorward Mr.. Knapp has been doing evange-
iistic work since leaving the Brdge-st. church It
is believed that he VIII accept the call.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-13
SUDDEN DEATH or PETER CLARK.

The sudden death Of Peter Clark at his home.
No. l02 DoBalb-aye., caused much commen; In that
vicinity yesterday The dead man thought to
be a perfectly healthy man, and had not been III
even slightly for more than a year. In company
with his wife he had spent the evening with
friends. returning home about midnight IN the
best OF spirits. About 4 o'clock In the morning he
heard their eldest son moving about. and told him
IL was too early 70 arise When Mrs. Clark arose
at 7:20 she observed that her husband was not In
bed Stepping into the Kitchen. she found his
body on the floor, arrayed only IN his nigh, cloth
ing. The body lying the right side, the left
hand pressed tightly over the heart. the autopsy
showed that death resulted from disease OF that
The mother OF the dead man was attending early
mass at 81. Patrck's Church. When told OF the
death o. her son by OF her daughters. who went
10 church with the news. she tainted. Amid the
excitement which followed. report went about
that she had dropped dead in church upon recev-
Ing the news. and call was sent for an ambu-
lance. When the ambulance arrived she had re-
covered sahiciently to walk home. AZ present Mrs.
Clark, the elder, IL In preca rious condition and
grave doubts OF her recovery are entertained.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-13
COURT CALENDARS.

ss,i nsT S PSr'e business at 10 m Motion calendar
ss,aPp supreme ccun,-sPecial Term Tra!s-wimc, M
Trelford est Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad No
SS n ag s G9nsy Island and bI39k!n R'irond
e al No % M Winters ss' boosa M eSa,cd S S arosG Ms
S2 Ss sg TouhS m9wd@ No
ssS @ psSs as has S reached Every case on the May
rssp ;T,s .1
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ss wintrnha ss Whinsy No 'stnsT ssS svemsn ' 3 as
f@Sns f. :ss fss 1sys as 1s5 '@ N
BROOKLYN bFds sF ' &c. III lin ss on
Heights r. r.: No 1871 McNaushton agt brooklyn
E ;Ns s9ss King ss; Mofsas Jsarsa srsa ~
Ssiinss infant, ss, Brostyn Hsisht: $S. iSos
pqSs as s SGsyp ss a. No. s % Msa'% 5
1ss. Swenson infant ast Br9oSyn o HEIGHTS r n No
Rs Mo 5 cCraao inf 3sn 1 si S BFon as cs n"i
HeT,Own r. r. No 477e Taylor adm ag Long Island
LIE ins Co. Co.; 30 $500 BarEs agt Parfef e, a.. No
y III d. Ley ~ s $50 F"4ns No ss @ osn gns'd G. aga ana SosnS n
r r. No. 1880 Craven Rail: No. icol s,enens ag
30 GIG wociside BTs%ins Co. osi Pscinc Fire ms Co
Fire M c as Suor CO. REACHED ON Tgr a ca
B. Abbott. surresa,e-The aecounire in the d
FSa aDes DSss
minss ycssphine ~ si9'tsry Emma f. ssus9n Mar, Mar
}. Aitken. Ann Otto. Menns Linz. John BAKER and
Josephine j. T. Meuche. the administrator Of Mary
McGarry: the revocation letters administration of
Jonathan sharman; the estate of Ncsi cannon: the
real estate OF Covert Schmonsees: the 'gone:er tax Of
Daniel "; Williams. Edward Kent. Enms L. HYDE.
William Il. Price and James Quee. Contested calendar
at 1890. No. %. the will cf I,ous = Calder.
County Court Civil Calendar Hurd J.-No. i4a Daniel
J. keefe ard others Ebenezer Seeey 4J2 VIII
lam y Nolan ag': Abroad Bayendam; No +sa Mary
Caneban Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company;
49I MARY T. Scripture ag brooklyn VI. f. Church Hom"
No 532 Annie o. Hare ayt Thomas II. iardnan no. 5f
James Demase Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company;
No. $50 Louis DE b. Kuhn as Thomas Henderson: No.
oGs Charles Messenger William GTosser others:
No <ss Charles schsde aet brooklyn Heights Railroad
1anc Avenue Railroad Company; No SIS Adeiaice Nilson
sgt Alonxo y. Glover; No. Jj2. EEiie Jeswg sg John
Jeschke
- County Court, Criminal Calendar. Asphalt J.--James
Wnlisms. gambling Harry Smith. gambling: John Conner
Sambns: Ernest Rossier. assault first degree; George
degree; Michael cnsteilaRo assault nrst degree: Frsnk
Hatton robhery hrs dexrse Peter wadde
man. deduction under promise OF marriage.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-13
TO PRODtCE 4 GREEK URiui.
PIA% pF THE CLASSICAL SECTION or THE
HROOKLNN INsTITITf

PLA* or THE CLAssICN. SECTION OF THE
HROOKI.YN INsTITrTE.
The classical section Of the brooklyn Institute
has decided 10 undertake the production OF =
Greek drama IN the original vita an Attic stage.
historical costumes and other c'Bssici nccc.sori9s
The committee IN charge u the project Is made
up 10 Harry +. TOwle. Professor william Cranston
LawtOn. Dr. T.. * W HAYES ami Professor H. T..
Hard. George Riddle the Cambridge reader under
whose direction the Harvard College students CAV,
the "Oedipus Tyrannus" about fifteen years ny ,.
Will probably have charge OF the arrangements.
Professor Hooper has assured the members tha;
they can rely on the cooperation of the Depart
m,nt Of Music connected with the Institute. ii Il
said that II the production f. AT the Academy OF
Muse the Boston symphony Orchestra Will appear
The chorus. which In a Greek play ~ Of the
important features. Will be made up of picked
voices from the leading vocal organizations OF the
city.
The following officers were elected for the classical
section for the year: Chairman. Harry f. Towlc.
Of the Boys High school; vIce-charmcn. Pro-
fessOr william CranstOr Lawt0a. OF the Adephi
Academy. and Miss Elizabeth B Cutting; secre-
tary George d. Bartlett. OF Pratt Institute: treas
urer Mary Cochran. Of the Girls High School.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-13
TO ORGi VIE WKiNLEY LEAGUE BRiNCH

The chairmen Of te Assembly District commit
OF the Mckinley League. whose duty IL will be
organize branches in the various districts. have
been selected hy the former Supcrvlsor-at-Large.
Thomas F.tche. follows; Isi District. cx-Alder-
man Ernst jain: III. Frank J. Partridge: IlId. An
drew Jacobs OF the state Committee. iVih chester
B Lawrence: Vth Oscar Knapp. VIII Il J. Shad-
bolt: With. ". J. Lambert: NIIlth. William Stone.
INth Samuel Iloring. Nta. Jesse Johnson: Xith T..
VI. Van Buskirk. HlIih. :. J.. WOodhOusr. NIiilh
&. II. Ticbout. NIVth Herman ~ Wagner. XNth.
Martin Schottl"r; XVIII. ASsembl"man T.. g. Brcn-
nan: XNIlth. T.. y. civilian: ENlllih Alderman
John i. Oltrogso. \l\th ". \. Fah.T. NNth. &.
W. Hay: XXlst. ex-Aidcrman Henry Nollm"r
The organizations IN the districts VIII he formed
within few days. Delegates Will b" selected 4.
members Of the central body. ana arrangements Will
then be made for one or more mass moetingr. Long
lists Of members are expected IN nearly every dis
frfct
New-York tribune., 1896-05-13
"DEY'S ALL PERFEC' L1DIES.'
EXCUSE GIVEN BY COLORED MAN WHO is
ACCUSED OF HAVING FOUR WIVES.

Charles Harrison, colored valet thirty-five
years old, was held for examination yesterday by
Justice Hartman In $500 bail charged with bgamy
According 10 the testimony offered by Harrlsons
wives OF which he has several, he has INDUCED in
matrimonial escapades with prodigal hberalty
The wife who hos taken iarrison's treatment most
to heart. apparently, is Ellen Hogard. who lives
with her parents No. l.CS5 Fultonst. She thought
that she the only Mrs. Harrison, but two weeks
ago she learned that she not. She consulted
counsel. and discovered that she was wife No B.
ard that Nos. l. and ready 10 establish
their claims upon Harrison when called 10 do So
Three of Harrison's wives confronted him yester
day morning In the Gates Avenue Court. and made
emphatic remarks to the effect that he wouldn't
cut any more pigeon wings" If they only had
chance TO get him once" Justice Hartman
lost patience with Harrison the proof piled up
against him, and said him with a good deal of
sternnesS:
Harrison, you ought to be ashamed of yourself"
"Deys all perfec ladies' Jedge: all perfec ladies'
said Harrison, bowling profoundly and pulling up his
cravat.
He admitted having two wives but he was indig-
nant that they should accuse him Of bgamy
New-York tribune., 1896-05-13
WHAT IS GOING on TO-DAY.

Sd Regimen. at Creedmoor
Charity reception and concert, Arion Hail. evening
Meeting of the Major Mckinley Battery No. /, ct
No 6Sj Park-ave.. evening
Benefit (G"rman NOunteer''} to Mansfield Post
Empire ThcItre. evening
Special Executive Committee meeting, Good Roads
Association. Of brooklyn, No l,lG Bedfcri-aye $50
p. m.
Harmonic Societye cantaia Psyche" ST. Johns
Methodist Church. Bedford-ave and Wilson-st. -.
evening.
Baptist Homes twenty-frst anniversary concert,
Temple, Third-aye. and Scherme horp-st., evening.
Annual convention Of the brooklyn Christian En-
deavor Union, Central Congregational Charch. to-
day and tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-13
Great Northern, North Eastern
& North British Railways
England s. Scotland).
The East Coast Route
Between
ENGLAND & SCOTLAND,

VIA the cathedral cities 4 Petcrboro', York ana
Durham TOURIST TICKETS are !ssucd from
May lst unu t.b'r 3lst enabling travellers -
brenk their tourney At these towns. also at
ScrOpby. the original home of tn" Pilgrim Faith
ers. alsp tn holn" - John Robinson and VIII
lam Brewster ard At i}awt~; for Arsteriied me
home 4 William bradford. Passengers holding
tourist tickets from Great Northern stations t.
scotland can travel NORTH II Newcastle either
via B"rwlr, or li"xi,m and Melrosc.
The London terminus of the Great Northern
Railway IS Kings cross station.
Pamphlets and an Information can be obtained
from str Frank &. Clark Ill. Broadway New
York Tickets can aifl le obtained at "Clarks
Tours" - Charing Crpss. London
HENLi OAKLEY CON- Marager g. y. r.
GEO. : GIIBS. Genl Manager y T.. r.
J. CONACIIER COM Manager y. II. r.
April 1895
New-York tribune., 1896-05-13
MAY BE COMMISSIONERS.
MEN TALKED OF TO SERVE ON THE
GREATER NETWORK BOARD.
sEvERAL NAMES MENTIONED. But LITTLE
TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION CAN DE HAD
-BRooKIYN. IT Is SAID. WILL HAVE
THREE APPOINTMENTS, TWO TO
BE REPrBI.iCANS.

BE UEPI IHlitAlNS
There was much speculation in Brooklyn as TO
the makeup Of the Greater New-Iorh Commls-
sion but % little is known about Governor MOT
tons plpns that little trustworthy Information
can be had except that there are many men
who would gladly take the positions II they couio
get them More than dozen have been men
toned all Of them prominent in one DrAhch 81
another OF public affairs.
Alfred T. White. Commissioner OF City WorHs
under Mayor Schisren. was suggested yesterday,
and his name was favorably received by Hepuoi-
cans and Democrats alike Mr.. White declined
a reappointment under Mayor Wurster. because
he said, he preferred to retire from pubhc HE
and give his attention to his own business. IL Is
believed however that Mr.. Whites friends coud
influence him TO accept a Commissionershlp IL
II were offered to him. He has had prac'cal eN-
perience in one Of the largest and most complex
departments of the city government which' IL Is
agreed, would especially qualify him for the
position. His conduct Of the Department OF III!
Works won for him many warm compliments
Others who have previously been considered
for the place are exMayoIs David A. Body ana
Charles Schieren. James :. Matthews, asa
w Tenny, Jesse Johnson. William {. Rednelu
and Edward NJ. Grout. a petition has been err
culated in favor Of Mr. Matthews AT the last
meeting Of the Democratic General Committee
resolution indorsing Mr. Grout was to have pcen
presented, but for some reason II was NOT n!oush
forward. 1t is believed that Brooklyn VIII nave
three of the nine Commissioners, ana that Two
OF them will be Republicans. Asa w. Tenny ana
Jesse johnson were among the first Republicans
named and their chances are considered some
what better than those of the others. Both are
welI-known lawyers Mr.. Tsnny has been an
ardent consolidationist. while Mr. Johnson mas
vigorously opposed the union of the cities.