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The record-union., 1896-04-19

MAYER-In this city, April 18th, Will
lam Mayer, a native of Germany, aged
81 years.
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfully invited TO attend the funeral
to-day tSunday) at $50 O'Clock, from
Masonic Hall. corner Sixth and *
streets
SuEAKLEY-In Oakland. April 10TH
Alexander Sheakley, a native of Penn
sylvania, aged Us years, IL months and
is days.
Friends and acauaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral to-
day (Sunday), at II 20 o'clock, from the
depot. Iaterment City Cemetery.
BRUCE-In this city, April 18th, Grace
Adella, daughter of j. t. and Mary j..
Bruce ne tive of California, aged 3
years & months and days
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfuliy invited to attend the funeral
services to-day Sunday. at 80 o'clock,
from the residence of the parents, No.
1881 street Remains will be shipped
to Live Oak on :; p. m. train for inter-
ent.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Separate
Skirts
Are Sellers.

Our Separate Skirts are selling
fast. This is not to be wondered at
when one learns that they are de,
signed and cut by experts, have full
width and flare, hang perfectly and
are lined throughout.
Recently lady was heard to re-
mark tllat she never had skirt in
her life that hung better than the one
she was wearing and for which she
paid us S 48.
Black Figured Brilllantine Skirt
Qined). Price, 81 98.
Black Figured Alpaca Skirts, full
width. Price, s. IS.
Rich Navy Blue Alpaca Skirts
as bright as silk. Price, S. IS.
New Black Crepon Skirt. wide
flare. Price, SIS o5.
Handsome Black Figured Satin
Skirt, full ripple effect. Price,
SI2 SO.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Weather Report.

The Weather Bureau reports show
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been 62 and AZ de-
grees, with fresh southerly winds and
cloudy weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at 3 a. m.
and 3 p. m. yesterday were 30.05 and
29.S1 inches, respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 16 and 40
degrees, with no rain, and one year ago
to-day "A and AS degrees, with no rain.
The barometer was falling quite rap
idly last evening, accompanied by brisk
southerly winds. which should indicate
warmer and wetter weather.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
"a Model Paper.c

From the Bridgeport Chronicle Union }
The Sacramento Record Union" is
keeping up with the procession, and OH
Sunday last issued a Sunday edition,
thus making it an every day paper, the
Sunday issue containing twelve pages
general news and family reading mat
ter. 1t is a model newspaper and a wei
come visitor wherever it reaches
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Again on Deck
With a full supply Of the

With a full supply Of the best spring
and summer wood; also all kinds Of
ccal. Orders promptly filled. l guarantee
full measurement and good quality.
Seeing is believing Give me a trial
and you will be convinced. AT my old
quarters, 1920 and 1922 ] street. Thos.
Coulter
The record-union., 1896-04-19

Sacramento has had an electrical car
nival, but never flower carnival. In
| order to supply the want, Gilman of the
Red House inaugurated one himself,
which will continue all this week.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Speaking of Pianos

Here's choice. We have the Jacob
Doll, Kranich & Bach, Behr Bros,
Sterling, Conover, Mathushek and the
unrivaled Steck, all on sale at our new
warerooms, 716 street. Neale, Eilers
Co (COOper Music Coz
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EaSeIS for
Pictures.

New lot of Antique Scroll Easels,
some with fancy picture Ornamental
ton and others with small mirrors
Hardwood Antique Easel, nicely
finished. Price, 75c.
White Enamel Easels, with brass
trimmings. Price, 81 40.
Easels, white enameled and round
bevel plate mirror on top. Price,
81 Is and s. IS each.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Races,

A full description of each race at the
Ingleside track is given at Kripp &
Co.'S, 1106 Seventh street, Capital Hotel
building. The result is known almost
as soon as at the track.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

We sell the famous Albert Roche sar-
dimes, key-openers, 2 cans for Zoe; q
good imported sardines, As, 1Oc; 1as,
15c; American sardines 6 cans for 20c;
45c a doz. mustard sardines, DC a can.
A. c.. s., Eighth and K.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

All the events of the Bay District
track, San Francisco, are chronicied
daily by George Rose d Co., at ol4 x
street, and the result is known here al
most as soon as on the track.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

and milling supplies. Principal place of
business, Oakland. Capital stock, $780,
! Geo. Subscribed stock, S2,66O. Direct
ors-William D. Logan, John P. Light
body, Daniel McTaggart. Percy r. Stu
art Daniel Stuart and Gideon p. SOrey.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Articles of INCORPORATION.

The following articles of incorpora-
tion have been filed in the Office of the
Secretary of State:
Globe Iron Works Gimited). Formed
to manufacture machinery of all kind
The record-union., 1896-04-19

|. George Egan and Will H. Hanlon,
weli-known Sacramentans, have pur-
chased the Reception Saloon, Seventh
and X streets The full returns of the
races at San Francisco are chronicled
there daily.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

Ho, for I. o. o. F. picnic next Satur-
day. The committee have engaged the
best music btainable-Militant Band,
eighteen pieces.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

It's our business.
It's our business to make the best beer
because you want it. New Brew and
Book Lager are the best. Try them.
Buffalo Brewing Company.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Granted 4 Divorce.

Judge Catlin yesterday granted a di-
Vorce to Mamie A. Cummings from
William j. Cummings, on the ground of
ihfdeiity. The plaintiffs attorney was
Martin Devine
The record-union., 1896-04-19

Call and see Wilson's new Tally-Ho
four-inb hand coach; finest in the city
for picnic and pleasure rides.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

Your scalp is scaly and looks bad;
causes your hair to fall. Smiths Dand-
ruff Pomade will cure you. Guaran-
teed by Washburne & Co, Eighth
and T.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

Another invoice of 90 dozen short
bosom white shirts, finest made, for
81. Try one. VIM. NJ. Petrie, 622 j.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

Paine's Celery Compound. 75c; Hoods
Joy's or Ayers Sarsaparilla, Toe; Mum
yon's remedies, 15c. Prescriptions com
pounded at grocery profits at drug de-
rartment, C. c. c.. Tenth and K Streets
The record-union., 1896-04-19

White tar camphor keeps moths out
of clothing. Cheap and agreeable. J.
A. Green's Seventh and K streets.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Open Air Concert,

! Weather permitting, an open-air con-
cert will be given at East Park this
| afternoon
The record-union., 1896-04-19

DIR. T. Wah Hing treats liver and kid
nev weakness successfully. Office 100
Third street
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Stylish
Cloth Suits,
81 81.

Women's Cloth Suits in black,
tan, navy blue or in neat gray mix
lures. Stylish Doable- breasted
Jackets, some with velvet collars and
four large buttons. The skirts are
wide and lined throughout.
\ stylish and well-made suit for
the unusual price of S4 81.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

All the latest; fancy ice cream, and
all sorts of good things can be found at
Welch Bros, COZ J.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

Remember Scandinavian picnic, May
oath, has the always popular Militant
Band engaged.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
A Thousand a Month

This is the number of bottles of John
A. Sutter Bourbon sold last month. B.
K. Bloch & Co.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Extension
Tables,
SO.

The best Family Extension Table
obtainable for So. Handsome square
leg pillars in solid oak, rub finish.
I'VE can also furnish an Oak Ex-
sion Table, 6 feet, ior S..
The record-union., 1896-04-19
New
Screens.

We have Just received pretty
line of Folding Screens and Fire
Screens, all with filled centers of
colored silkoline We have these
Screens from the single size at 81 to
the three leaf Screens at S. each.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

Babies and children's photos a spec
ialty. Cutbrth, new studio. 18th & k
The record-union., 1896-04-19
DIED.

NILLER-In this city, April 18th, to the
wife of Dwight H Miller, son.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
BurLap.

Standard Quality Burlap, 40 inches
wide Price, &C yard; As inches
wide, &c yard; 90 inches wide Ioc
yard.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Screen
Doors.

We can furnish Screen Doors in
every size, walnut finish, complete
with spring hinges, for s. IS. We
have them in two styles-one with
the lower part OF the door with wood
panels, the other with wire same as
upper part OF door.
The record-union., 1896-04-19

BORN.

Baldwin's photos the best 504 ].
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Window
Screens.

Adjustable Window Screens can
be extended to fit all windows per-
fectly. Positively fly proof Price,
35c, ACC and soc.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Wire
Netting.

Wire Netting for doors and win
dows, "a inches wide. Price, 14c
yard; SO inches wide, 2oc yard.
The record-union., 1896-04-19
Muslin
Underwear
Down.

Why make at home when you
can get good materials, well designed
and well made, at prices ike the fol-
lowing
Women's Drawers, I9c, SIC, 53c
and 7Sc.
Women's Gowns, sac, 69c TO
81 IS.
Women's Short Chemise, 29c,
4oc, soc and soc.
Women's Long Chemise, csc,
81 20 and 81 4S.
Women's Skirts, csc, 4Sc, 8Sc to
81 3S.
Children's Aprons, SOC, acc, soc
and 72c.
Pillow Shams, 9oc and ST 6S pair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19
a DISTRIBUTION
or the Wealth of the Late James G. Fair
VIII BE Made at the Earliest Possible


or the Wealth OF the Late James G. Fair
VIII BE Made At the Earliest Possible
Moment.
SAN FRANCISCO. November H.-No
time is to be lost in the distribution of the
wealth of the late James q. Fair, as far
as his children are concerned. Through
their attorneys the are manoeuvring with
a rapidity. now that the pencil will Las
been buried. that is in strcnge contrast
10 the dilatory tactics which marked the
progress of the litigation for the last six
teen months. Taking encouragement
from their victory. Mrs. Hermann DEL
richs. Miss Virginia Fair and their broth
er have resolved 10 engage the enemy
that may show signs of fight. To begin
with. three appraisers Of the estate were
appointed by Judge Slack to-day and IS
this is the preliminary step in the disu.bu-
ton of the dead mans estate. matters be-
gin to assume q business-lille aspect The
men who will determine the value of the
estate of the late millionaire are Richard
V. Dev. George j.. Bresse and Ernest y.
Leigh.
Opinions vary as to the value of the es-
tate. At the time Of Fairs death. wild
statements placed his wealth at $40 600 600.
Gradually the figures were reduced. and
a conservative estimate places them at
s17 600 0O0 According 10 one Of the trustees
under the trust will. the estate has in
creased one-ffth in value in the past year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19

The Business Mems Bimetallic Club is
receiving quite 4 boom and will be per-
manently organized within few days.
A paper which has been left at one of the
business houses. has received Il hundred
signatures. As many more will be received
during the next two days, and this Will
be a sufficient number TO call meeting.
The object Of the proposed club. as stated
in the paper. is to form n business mems
bimetalic club for the purpose of further
ing the cause OF bimetallism and aiding
as much as possible in general education
on the subjects Of political clubs. AS soon
as q sufficient number OF names are Sc
cured. a meeting will be called ana COM
mittees appointed to start the movement
and secure rooms for headquarters. Ihe
movement Is not intended to be strictly
partisan. but to promote an Increased IN
tercst in general economic and govern
mental questions. The club will secure
platform speakers of national prominence
10 come 10 Wheeling and lecture. and pos
siblv Mr.. Bryan himself The interest
which has been manifested in the success
Of the movement by citizens and business
men in general. is evidence Of its assured
success as a permanent organization and
that ii will he a potent factor during the
next four years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19
SMALL TALK
Minor Matters OF Interest Briefly a NJ I'-'i
lily Told

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly a NJ r,th
lily Told
There was TO police court yester-
day morning.
The circuit court was not in SEES
sion yesterday.
The force at SchmulGach's brewery
are working half time.
The Republican Veteran Asso-
citation met in the Police Court room
last evening.
-Klieves. Kraft & Co. are erecting
n residence on South broadway Island,
for Peter Boyd.
Charles Mauler was arrested last
evening by officer Jackson, Of the work
house for indecency.
Tie La Belle tack factory has been
working until nine o'clock every night
to keep up with orders.
The Council Committee on Petit
tions and "Reminiscences and Ordinan-
ces are called to meet this evening.
Summer at last is ended. Accord
ing to the weather report we are liza
BILE to have a few lines Of winter to-
day.
Welcome Lodge will appropriately
observe the twenty-eighth anniversary
of the founding of the Order tonight
at the Temple.
A marriage license was issued yes
terday to Fred. Roth a native Of Full
ton. aged q, and Elsie B. Dowler, a
native of Marshal county, aged Il.
Yesterday DR.. Petrie, the vetinary
surgeon. performed a difficult operation
upo, the leg of a horse, belonging to
Alfred WhitehoUse Of the Sixth ward.
-Kraus & Co. have re-imported car
load of PENNSYLVANIA rye whiskey, eX-
ported in 1898. and have the same
stored in the custom bonded warehouse
in tits city.
Contractor Charles Mccarthy has
commenced the work of rebuilding the
dwelling of Mrs Mckee, on North ""-
ron street. whcih was recently oes-
troyed by fire.
The funeral Of the late David Tuter
will take place this afternoon at the
family residence. No. Cromwell street,
Island. Interment at Linwood Gene
terry, Bridgeport.
Yesterday morning while an cleo
trician was putting in new carbon at
the arc light at Twenty-frst street a
driver for the Pabst Brewing Co.. was
caught under the chin by one of the
lowered ropes and nearly dragged from
his seat on the wagon. The light ar
rangement was completely demolished.
The committee appointed by the
Beethoven Singing Society and the
trustees met last night at II. Schafer' S
barber shop on South Main street to
make arrangements for the erection of
q club house and it was decided to
confer with the society Of German Sol
diers and suggest that both organiza-
tions combine in the project. Another
meeting will probably be held Sunday
afternoon.
The remains Of Frederick Fisher,
of the Sixth ward. were inferred yes
terday afternoon in the Red Mems Gem
eterv. Rev. II. Haas, pastor OF st.
Paul's German Protestant Church, con
ducted services at the residence, NO.
22O2 Eoff street. and at the grave. The
funer was largely attended. The
members of the local G. A. r. encamp-
ment and the Concord Lodge of Odd
Fellows were present, and each organi-
zation attended in a body.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19
RIVER NEWS.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements OF the
Boats and Boatmen.

Boats and Boatmen.
YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES
Charleston. Kanawha, 6: 80 a. M; Pitts
burg. Ben Hur, 8 a. m; Steubenville,
Enos Taylor, 2:30 p. m; Sistersville,
Ruth. $3.50 p. m; Darlington, Jewel,
p. m.
TO-DAYS BOATS.-Pittshurg. Lo-
rena. 4 a. m; Bedford, a. m; Gin
cinnati. Hudson, a. m; Petersburg,
Leroy. II a. m; Steubenville, Enos
TAYLOR. 2:3O p. m; Sistersville. Ruth,
$3.50 D. NJ; Darlington, Jewel, p. m.
The stage of water last night was 6
feet. > inches. Falling.
The Kanawha took out big lot OF
freight for Kanawha river landings
Yesterday morning.
Mr.. James Caldwell. a towboat pilot. died
AZ New Cumberland. w Va. yesterday
morning. of that dread disease typhoid
fever. He had been complaining for a
couple of weeks or more. but was only
taken to his bed on Friday last. He was
about thirty years of age. and leaves a
wife and one child.
The Wash Honsel is on her way to New
Orleans with a miscellaneous tow.
Pittsburg. Pa, November 1S.-River
: feet nine-tenths and stationary at the
dam. Clear and pleasant.
Greensboro, Pa. November lS.-Riy-
or : feet S inches and falling. Fair
and warm. Adam Jacobs due up and
down on Thursday.
Warren. Pa, November lS.--River l
foot inches. Cloudy and mild.
OH City. Pa, November 1S.-Riyer :
feet. inches and falling. Clear and
pleasant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19
TRUSTEES SALE.

BY virtue of a deed of trust n "
Isaac d. Prayer and wife, 10 mo as trustee
bearing date on the 18th day oi l.-
a. D. 1893. and recorded i'm the oito s
Clerk of the County Court OF ONO ....
West Va, in deed of trust book 81. D.
page q, | Will, on
SATURDAY, THE l2TH DAY or d..
GENDER. 1896
commencing at 10 o'clock a. m..
TO sell at public auction at the irUg. {;
OF the Court House OF Ohio county t-
following described property t1 u.s. D.
say: Lots numbered two 90 and tl-,r
IN square twenty-eight tZNl IN
ista addition TO the city OF Vince. b
West Va. Also the following property
situate in the said Buena Vista a...'0.
TO the cit of Wheeling W. Va ta, %
say: Lots numbered eleven OLD ari
twelve Q2) and six Co feet OF the sou.
end of lot numbered thirteen G3 running
west 10 the alley thirty-three cH feet
Tog Their with all the buildings and aq. lr
tcnances thereunto belonging.
Terms Of Sale-Casl. or ohe-thirf cash
the balance I'm two equal payments rF
able in one and two years with iufer,
from day of sale The purchaser TO q.
his notes with security 10 be approve 3.
the trustee.
nol4eb GEO. j. MATHiSON. Tru- .aa
WANTED-S SALARY p.
weekly. experience unnecessary. perm
nent BROWN BROTHERS CoMFANi
Rochester, y. \. noliSatd4ia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19
Al THE HOTELS.
People Who Arrived in the City Yester

People Who Arrived in the City Yester-
Gay.
81. Charles Misses Hockthers, Sis
tersvrie. Alien StOUts. Meggs; Frank
Ne.Iev. Sistersyille; J. Jones and wife,
Cameron. Miss Ella Hopkins. Gamer
on: Miss May Bruno, Cameron.
McIure-J z. Latham, Buckhannon
+. N. Fetch. Huntington. II. Il. Luntz,
New Cumberland; J. X. Smith, Taylor
county.
Wndsor-W. J. Hite, Huntington;
IN Kellar Warrington; Miss Mabel
Moore. Sistersville; J. ". Shackelford
Gluviilc.
LowelI-John Cronin, Warrington;
J. w. Wilson. Parkersbrg; Mrs. Kate
Amsler. Sistersviue; Mrs. A. w. Ter
rim. Sistersviue; J. D. Duffy, Washing
Stamm-G. W Sine. Middlobourne;
Mrs. l.. VI. Eocn. Warrington; Miss
BESSIE L. Eoen. Warrington; Geo. b.
Crawford. Welisburg; C. s. Sutton
Sistersvillo: w. q. Hays. Marietta o.;
ID. II. Kaui. Marietta, o.; " w. Ham
Ion. GAINESVILLE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19

While at Peekskill. N. Y, Mr.. ]. A.
Scriven, a prominent manufacturer of
New York City, purchased a bottle of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. Such
good results were obtained from its use
that he sent back to the druggist from
whom he had obtained it for two moro
bottles of the same remedy. When you
have cough or cold give this prepara-
ton a trial and like Mr. Scriven you
will want it when again in need Of such
a medicine. 1t is a remedy of great
worth and merit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19
BRiDGEPOET

The marriage Of Miss Alice Worlcy to
NJ. Rene G-ccclcc viii take place this
everine o., tEc homo OF the brides par
ents. ont en-, National pike
Hon y. J. Alexander he's returned home
sr5m an extended visit With relatives az
New York. l1rs. Alexander. who oe-
comranel hin. WIN remain for several
weeks before returning homo.
The ca-c - john Garrison and &C.. Rus
soil. who were charged with stealing %
tarpuuun GOVERNS from q rc0pinS ma
chino 5c'orciug 90 Joha Glln. has been
dismissed tron Court tho parties involved
having r.scbcd compromiec.
Mrs. -. 4. Corand and daughter. c.
y ~ Athens. yc,u-ncd home yesterday.
af,cr pleasant vis., with relatives here.
~. ID. Ratcbford. President OF the United
Ni7e Workers. arrived here last evening
to inset with She executive committee OF
District 80. e.
one Iovclls end Harry Cooke returned
HON. East night srom q several G-y
hun, in &c viljs Of Ncsj Vir-ioa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19
Precincts. Original. Recon-

During the recount several ballots were
found on which Mr. Whytes name was
written in White" and on one it was
while" These were all counted, how
ever. Several ballots were found without
the printed words poll clerks on the
back. yet these had been signed up By
the clerks instead of laying them aside
and substituting perfect ballots. In pre-
cinct No in this district "A blank piece
of paper the same size as ballot. had
been voted by some one, who evidently
carried good ballot Off with him. This
matter was before the late grand jury.
In precinct no. 3 the ballots were all
numbered. n felony under the election
law. There were also other irregularities
developer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19
ABOUT THE NEW CHARTER.

A gentleman of the South Side, who
owns property. said yesterday that
when the new charter comes up to be
voted on next month. the great ma
iorlty Of property holders would vote
against it. because the provisions of
the proposed charter would compel all
owners Of real estate to pay for the
paving of the sidewalks and half OF
the street in front of their property
whenever it became necessary to re-
pave. Another gentleman objected to
the civil service clause. A third had
decided diversions to decreasing the
number of councilmen or members OF
the city law-making body. The new
charter will no doubt betbadly defeat
OH
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19
M'KINLEY AND HIS CALLERS.
No One OF Much Importance was on Dec

No One OF Much Importance was on Deck
Yesterday-MOstly Newspaper Wen.
CANTON. O.. November lS.-The Presi-
deut-elect and Mrs. Mckinley took their
customary drive about the city to-day.
Returning home they We're accompanied
by Mrs Maria SaXton. an aunt of Mrs.
MsKinley's. who lunched ana spent the
afternoon with her. Among the callers
at the Mckinley home to-day were Wal
ter WeIman. the noted Washington cor
respondent and former Cantonian. and J..
Mitchell Chapple. novelist and editor Of
the Daily Press. Of Ashland. Wis. Syl-
vester Scovin. Cleveland correspondent of
the New York World. also called.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19
"OCR FATHER"
We're the Only Words of the Prayer Uttered
Before Death Came.

SPRINGFIELD. Ills, November Is
The opening session of the Daughters Of
Rebekah and The Grand Lodge Of Illinois
odd Fellows to-day was sadly interrupt
ed by the sudden death OF Mrs. Mary Z.
Stevens. OF Vale. Ills, Chaplain Of the
Grand Lodge. She had just commenced
her prayer. and said. Our Father when
she dropped TO the floor and expired OF
heart disease. Her husband, d. G.. Stew
ems. & prominent merchant, was attend
ms the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge sesT: IN
across the hau when notified OF MS wife
death. Appropriate resolutions were
adopted and committees were appointed
to escort the body to Vale after which
the session adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-19
NATIONAL w. c. 7. u.
The Last Days Session Held in St Louis
Yesterday

Yesterday
ST. LOUIS, No. November lS.-The last
days session of the w c. z. L. national
convention opened with the usual prayer
meeting in Schuyler Memorial House.
Invitations were received from Portland.
Maine and Portland, Oregon, Milwaukee
and Nashville to hold the next national
convention in one of those cities. Action
on the question was deferred. 1t is prob
able that the convention will be held in
one of the lake cities possibly Buffalo.
The international convention of the w.
c. r. L. will be- held in Toronto next
year. and it is the desire Of Miss Willard
and other members TO hold the national
convention previous TO that. in some place
near the Canadian city. so that delegates
can go from one to the other.