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stand and endorse the Confession of
Faith. From that detection the
whole connection filed of and joined
the Methodist Church. At that pc
riod in our history, as the influx in
our population increased. instead OF
building new Churches. the purpose
was to keep up the old organization.
hence the Church site was removed
first from the stand at the spreading
oak to the new log Church at the
Pickcns' graveyard, and from thence
to the present site, with neat, franz
&C house, out Of heart timber, and
just before the war the frame building
was supplanted by a substantial brick
structure, now standing as monu-
mcnt to the devotion and enterprise
of the generation that built them.
And. instead of one Church. there arc
dozens Of Churches Of other dcnomi-
nations, all helping to push forward
the cause Of christianity in this sec
tion of country. In these ancient
days, the primeval habit was to 20 to
Church horse back or walk The first
buggy that ever made its appearance
at Carmel, was as great an object OF
curiosity as little circus would have
been. 1t was putup by Mr. Maverick,
and the remains of that old buggy is
still owned and used By Warren W.
Knight. The boys and girls would
ride to Church, and the young man
that was the smartest to get his best
girl seated in the saddle and on his
own horse, by her side, was apt to be
the favored one.
Pendleton and Shutdown were init
mately associated as election boxes,
and one was said to he the exact ex
poncnt of the other. And Pendleton
had the lead, because she was the
mouth piece of Mr.. Calhoun. Pen
dleton and Carmel Presbyterian
Churches we're united under one pas.
torate for number of years, first un-
der Rev. George Reese, then under
Rev. ". NJ. McElhenny, the owner
Of the Fort Hill farm, now Clemson
College, and then Rev. NJ. Hillhouse,
and afterwards the Rev. Mr.. Ross su-
perceded by the Rev. Mr.. Kennedy,
who served the Church as stated sup
ply for about thirty years.
The educational interests of the
Shutdown region were carefully looked
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ALONG THE SAVANNAH VALLEY.

dition, with large Sunday schools. A
handsome academy, well finished and
neatly urnished, under the manage
meut of Miss Blakely, and with an
average attendance of about 90 pupils;
Two large giuneries, fitted with all
,dern, improved machinery, and one
first class hotel, under the manage
ment of Mrs. NJ. Il. Hall and daugh-
ter. The lands surrounding Cooks
are slightly rolling, and very produc,
tive. The town is laid off in broad
streets, which are shaded by beautiful
oaks.
Most prominent among the stores
of Cooks is that of ". P. Cook. This
is two-story concrete building, 81 by
80 feet, with basement, or cellar, run
ming full length of the store. The
stock con sists of general merchandise,
furniture and undertaken S stock
caskets. cofins and trimmings. This
is decidedly the handsomest store IN
the town, and is filled from top to
basement floor with goods. MIR. Cook
is doing 6ne business. During the
winter much of his time is devoted to
buying and shipping cotton. The
cotton receipts of the town arc from
1.5OO to 1000 bales.
Mr.. william Pringle Cook is the
eldest sor of DR.. A. G. Cook, de-
ceased. He was born near Cook Sta
tion Jan. %, 1889. He received his
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army, a well equipped establishment
from wheel pits to skyllGhts and 1t
has been so thoroughly adjusted that
Il works almost automatically.
The Piedmont company contributes
$500 year to the support ct the
Graded School system, which may
challenge comparison with that OF
mauy pretertious city. Nearly six
hundred pupils are enrolled and there
is a staff of Eve competent teachers
under Il Superintendent, Mr.. kskew.
who deservedly stands IL the 'front.'
rank Of his profession.
On the death OF Col. Hammett: the
stockholders OF the Piedmont mills
we're called upon to select man who
could worthily fill his chair. There
were score of applicants. There
was one man, however, who did not
Apply, hut the stockholders applied tc
him Col. Jas l.. Orr, a son in-law
of Col Hammett, and a son o. An
derson county, was offered and accept
ed the position. He was then enjoy
ing a large law practice at Greenvllle,
and which he gave up, putting his
whole heart in the Piedmont
mills. Piedmont has continued to
prosper. The work has increased and
the credit fer this is due Col. Orr.
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Cooks. anI takes its name from. q
prominent citizen Of that section
whose Ermc has fcr many years been
located at this point-Nlr. >. 7.
Barnes. This is a small station, put
the farm lands surrounding it ace cx-
cellent and in high state Of culti-
vation. the people are intelligent and
Industrious. and it is only 4 question
of time until it becomes large and
prosperous towa. The only store IN
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town is owned and operated by Mr.. '
H. Watson, ::oung man of fine busl.
rcss qualifications. and he Gnds it
necessary to carry large stock Of gen
eral merchandise to meet the demands
Of his customers.
1t might be mentioned in concit;
sion that the banking business Of
Dean, Starr, Cook s and l}arnc: IS
done at Anderson.
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Starr.

or Starr Station, is ten miles from
Anderson, two miles below Dean, on
the same road This place was named
il honor Of W. W. Starr, former Su
perintendcnt of the ?. f. & ". G..
Ry., through whose influence the sta
ton was secured. At this place there
are two handsome churchcs-Baptist
and Methodist-one store: owned and
operated by 7. B. Allen and H G.
Pruitt, under firm name Of Allen s.
Pruitt, one large ginnery, school
house and blacksmith shop. This is
the home of p. &. Allen, the largest
cotton producer in the county. His
average yield cf cotton is from 500 to
1000 bales per annum, with CORES
ponding amount Of corn: oats, hay and
rcaS.
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education at Moffctsville Academy
and Due Nest College, this State,
subsequently studied law, aud was ad,
mitted to the bar in 1887. He did
not enter upon the practice of law,
but in 1883 engaged in the mercantile
business, and has continued in that
business tc the present time. lic
owns and controls most Of the farm
lands adjoining the station, and opcr-
atcs several large farms in addition to
his mercantile business. MIR. Cook Is
quiet and uuobtrusivc, but thoroughly
conscientious and reliable and has
won i host of friends throughout this
entire section Of country.
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I S:,!.'1lcS.

or Barnes Station. is nineteen miles
rrom Anderson four miles below
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In Anderson county, along the line
of the Port Royal and Western Caro-.
lima railway, which runs South and
connects Anderson with Augusta,
Ca, four beautiful towns have sprung
into existence within the last ten
years, and arc rapidly coming to the
front. The farm lands surrounding
these towns are among the most pro
ductive of Anderson county, and are
of that peculiar fertility which gives
length and quality to the staple OF
upland cotton which this county has
become famous for raising.
Dean,
or Dean Station, is eight miles from
Anderson, and derives its name from
the numerous families by the name of
Dean at that place, (W. T. Dean, S. A.
Dean, A. A. Dean, R. B. Dean, l.. A.
Dean, Claud Dean), all of whom are
closely y related, and have for many
years owned lands at this point. ltis
a very pretty little town, with one
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. store,
owned and operated BY Mr.. W. NJ
Mattison, large ginnery, grist and
saw mill. school house. blacksmith
shop, and several very pretty dwell
ings.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
STATE NEWS.

Several negro ex-conyicts have been
convicted for Illegally registering and
voting in Charlotte.
Mr.. T. B. Briston and Miss Mary,
daughter Of Col. III. G. Cowies, were mar
ried in the Presbyterian church at States
vile Tuesday evening.
Mr.'T j. Jordan, an old and respected
citizen of Fayetteville, is dead. lie was
a brave soldier and q good citizen.
The Roxboro Courier says two churches
in Person county have appointed sun
rise prayermeetings" for Christmas morn.
ing.
A New York paper says that Bryan
is responsible for Cuban jingoism. After
awhile they will hold him responsible for
Maceo's death.
Announcement is made of the marriage
on the 9th of January, Of ex-State Sem
ator r. b. Mclaughlin, ESQ.,, member
of the Statesville bar and chairman OF
the Democratic executive committee OF
Iredell county, and Miss Maud, daughter
Mr.. JOS. G. Holt will to-day succeed
Mr.. d. e. Sellars as agent for the South
ern Railway at this point, and Mr.. Sellars
will be transferred to Oxford, N. 20.
Nothing we can say will enable the pub
lie to know anything more of either OF
the men. They are both gentlemen from
the ground up, and worthy of most any
place the Southern can give.-Burlington
News. :,
OF Hon. VIM NJ Robbins, Of Statesviile.
Mr.. w. S. Chadwick, the president
| Of the A. and N. G. r.. has issued ;call
| for special meeting of the stockholders
| of that road to be held at the kennon
| l., +b;s .;+xr on tha ~ st inst for the dur
| pose of amending and. revising the by.
| laws and adopting such new ones,. and
| repeating such of the existing ones as
| may be deemed advisable.-G Goldsboro
| Argus.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
DE TURKEY Roos' TOO HIGH.

Oh. little chillun, de WORT so wide
Dat de mo'ners moan on sigh;
Dar's a turkey roostin' on de yuther side,
But he roos' too high-too high.
oh, turkey meat
Is mighty sweet;
But de m0'ners weep Ell sigh;
Hits a long, rough way
Whar de turkey stay,
But dc turkey roos' too high.
oh, little chillun, de night SO long,
En- lie moon 20 sailin' by;
Oars turkey singin' of a sweet, sweet
song,
But he roos' too high-too high
Oh, turkey meat
Is powerful sweet;
But lie mo'ners weep en- sigh;
Hits almos' day
Whar de turkey stay,
But de turkey roos too high!
Oh little clrillun, de storm come down,
En- de lightnin' blaze de sky,
En- he light de road ter de turkey town,
But de turkey roos' too high!
Turkey meat
Is mighty sweet
But de mo'ners weep en- sigh
Oars joyful day
Whar de turkey stay,
But de turkey roos' too high!
F. r.. STANTON.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
DURHAM BRIEFS AND PERSON
AIS.

Durham, \. c., Dec. 23.--(Special)-
DIR. J. r. Brooks will move here from
Roxboro and devote his time to the prac-
tice of medicine He will reside at West
Durham DR.. Brooks had thorough and
complete medical training, and has been
remarkably successful in the practice.
Durham people gladly welcome him and
his most estimable wife in their midst.
The weather continues almost spring
like, much to the delight of everybody.
Rev Ben. Il. Holt left yesterday morn
ing for his home near Fayetteville. His
coming has brought pleasure to host of
Durham friends.
The Graded Schools closed yesterday
and will open again ON the 4th of January,
1897.
The cantata, Santa Claus & CO., given
by the pupils of Miss Emily RAVES music
school, at the court house last night was
most enthusiastically received by the
large audience The cantata was follow
ed by the rendition OF splendid concert
program.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. J. O'Brien left yester-
day to spend the holidays in Washington.
Rev and Mrs. J. B. Hurley, of Oxford,
Oxford.
Mayor Peay has issued an order sus-
pending the ordinance against the use of
fireworks. Young people may celebrate
Christmas in this way, anywhere outside
the fire district, from 6 o'clock p m, De-
cember oath, to o'clock p. m, December
Goth
At the meeting of the Royal Arcanum
last night the following officers were elect
ed: Regent, III. Il. Taylor; yice-regent, r.
FL. Barber; Orator, j. G. Piper: past re-
gent, p. NJ. Briggs; secretary, ]. M. Whit
ted; collector, A. Richardson; treasurer
III. Ii. Markham; chaplain, A. l.. Phipps;
guide, w. II. Holloway; warden, I'll. S
Barber: secretary, c. II. Branchi repro
sentative to the Grand Lodge, p. NJ
Briggs
Miss lizzie Morehcad has returned
from aspleasant visit to her friend, Miss
Mary Saunders. Of Richmond
Mr. and Mrs Rufus l. Patterson are
expected tomorrow to spend the holidays
with Mrs Eugene Morehead
Miss Bessie Langhorne arrived this
afternoon from Savannah, where she has
been attending school
Mr. Ernest ] Green returned this morn
ing from an extended trip through Ala
bama and Georgia
At the Presbyterian manse last night
a young couple were married by Rev.
T.. B. Turnbull. They were Mr.. G.. o..
Bower and Miss Hattie Price, of Roam
oke, Va. The happy pair left this morn
ing for Northern tour.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
M.G. RANDALL,
-ARTIST
Ns i-2 FAYETTEVILLE ST.. RALEIGH. N. C.
PORTRAITSinOIL
Pupils taken in modelling. dra wing and
painting.
Notice Of Sale.

Under AMI by virtue or deed OF mort,
gage execr sed On February 10th. 1894, by
John c. Drewry and John B. Kenney aud
wife, to Cary J. Hunter and Charles NJ Bus.
bee. trustees, and registered in the Regis.
torasoffis- of Wake county. In book l27, page
81 tne undersigned will expose public
u 80 at the court house door in the city of
haaeigh, on Modday, the 25t day of Decam-
Der, at IL O'Clock m, two certain lots or
parcels of land situate and being in the city
SOf Raleigh, and described as follows, viz:
FIRST Lor.-Beginning at the north
west corner of lot of said John
fine of 0akwood avenue. running thence
esouthwardlv along sasd Drewry west line
one >hundrtd d and five (l05) feet, thence
wesrwardly In 4 inc parallel with said Oak
wood avenue ffts two and one half (52 p
feet TO the southeast corner of Leander III.
Partfn's lot, thence northwardly along said
Partin1s line one hundred and iv- (i05) feet
90 the no fheast corner on said oakwood
avenue. thence eastwardly along said ave.
nne1f fty-two and one-half (52 p feet to the
: asegi ming.
SECOND LoT-Beginning on Worth East
street at the sou rh W cst corner of Mrs. q w.
Partir's lot l05 fe south o Oakw0Od ave-
,1aue. thence southwardly along said North
East street l05 feet TO Heck s COZ ner, thence
IN q Hne perpendicular tn said North East
at rect I57 1-2 feet to j. G. Drewry's south
; west corner, tn nee northwardlv along ms
line sIO5 feet, thence westwardly In line
perpendissuIar to said North East street
Isl f2 to tbe beginning.
Terms of sale: Cash.
CARY j. HUNTER
CHARLES III. BuSBEE,
Trustees
4sZaleigh, Nov. 25 1885,
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NO PRITCHARD FOR ROBESON'S
SENATOR.
(Eayetteyille Obseryer.l

!; Mr. Angus Shaw, Populist State Sena-
tor from Robson county, spent last
:night in this city. Mr.. Shaw, who was
reelected Senator this year by 1890
majority. is man of great influence in
his party When asked if he was going
to vote for Pritchard for United States
Senator he Indignantly exclaimed: "No,
sir, and / know of no true Popuist who
will"
The honorable Senator further said
that he knew the sentiments of great
many Populist members of the Legisla-
ture and that none of them would vote
for Pritchard.
At the end Of the interview he winked,
looked mysterious and whispered there
was Republican member OF the Legis-
lature near by) eve Populists are going
to put you Democrats on your record
this time"
The news & observer., 1896-12-24

Ten years ago this writer voiced his
congratulations to the happy two young
gentlemen, DIR. E. G. Register, Of Char
lotte, and Mr.. J. II. Sheriff., Of Con-
cord, upon their marriage to the daugh-
ters Of Judge Montgomery. Now we have
an invitation from Judge and Mrs. Mont
gomery to a tin wedding, Tuesday even
ing, Jan. 9Th, at $50 p. m How time
flies!
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
CHESTER itl L:in' r. !
PASSE eES DEPARTMENT

Schedule condensed, showing connse-
tions between Raleigh, N. c., axs
Lenoir, N. c., for Blowing Rock.
Season 1896.
Leave Raleigh, via Seaboard Air Line,
900 q. m.
Leave Lincolnton, N. c., via Chester
and Lenoir, 1886 p. m.
Arrive Lenoir, N. c., via Chester ans
Lenoir, 3.15 p. IN.
Arrive Blowing Rock, N. c., via stage
line, 10 p. m.
Leave Raleigh, N. c., via Southcrn
Railway, p. m.
Leave Salisbury, N. c., via Southere
Railway, 1925 a. m.
Leave Hickory, N. c., via Chester anS
Lenoir 2:10 p. m.
Arrive Lenoir, N. c., via Chester aa@
Lenoir 3:15 p. m.
Arrive Blowing Rock, ". c., stass
line, 10 p. m.
g. W. f. HARPER, Receiver,
Lenoir. N. O.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve In the world for Outs.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains. Corns. and all Skin Eruptions.
and positively cures piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by John Y.
MacRae.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
Az ELEGANT Sueuasss RESIDENCE
FoR SALE.

Desiring TO move TO the city / offer for
sale my place near Raleigh. 1t contains
about ore hundred and sixty acres. on
which lis a small onestory dwelling house
os six rooms car riage house, barns, stables
etc. and an elegant new w o~story dwelling
house of ten rooms, with Water-t O5etS ana
other modern improvements. This Is the
prettiest place in Wake county Delightful
IN summer, comfortable in winter ana with
I'm three miles of the Capitol over 81 tnaca-
amized road. Terms easy. Title perfect.
GptER WHIrAKER
The news & observer., 1896-12-24

0hOhlESSI AND QUICKEST ROUTE
To Atlanta, New Orleans. Norfolk.
Richmond, Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, Boston, New York.
Schedule in effect Nov. 1st, 1896.
TRAINS LEAVE RALEIGH:
1925 A. NJ. DAILY.
ATLANTA Special" Pullman VestibuIs
for Henderson. Weldon. PetarAburs
richmond, Washington. Baltimore
Philadelphia. New York. and all points
n0rth. Buffet drawtng-room sleeD~rz
and Pullman coaches Atlanta to Wash
1ngton, parlor cars Washington to New
YORK, Pullman sleeping car Monroe to
Portsmouth. Arrives at Washin1ton
lo:45 a. m, Baltimore 12 neon, Phfls-
delphla 2:20 p. M, New York Asa m.
m. Also for Portsmouth, Norfolk. Ola
Point and local stations Seaboard ana
Roanoke railroad.
1881 A. M. DAILY.
For Henderson, Weldon. gu6oIr
Portsmouth. Norfolk and intnrr,adi.4s
stations connects at Portsmouth with
Bay Line for Old Point and Raltimsra.
with Norfolk and Washington Gta.r,
boat company for Washington. vvitL
N. Y. L. and railroad for PhiladsI-
pnla and points north; also at Weldon
with Atlantic Coast Line for Ricb.
mond, Washington, baltimore. pbila-
delphia and New York. and with Scot.
land Neck Branch for GreanviIIe
washington and Plymouth,
Pullman sleeping car Atfant. -
Portsmouth.
600 A. NJ. DAILY.
Atlanta SpeciaI' Pullman vest;buJs
tor southern Pines, Hamlet, Wilrpfus-
ton, Monroe, Charlotte, LineoInton
21eipy, Chester, Clinton, Greenwood.
ApoeVilie' Athens, Atlanta. Augusta
SoluInola' Macon. Montgomery. Mobile.
Ne" orleans, Chattanooga, Nashville
Menphls and all points south ana
southwest; through Pullman Buffet
sleepers and day coaches Washington
ano Atlanta. connecting directly st
Union depot, Atlanta, with diverrina
ines; also Puiiman sleeping car Ports
5:4o P. M. DAILY.
For Wilmington, Charlotte, Chester.
Greenwood, Athens, Atlanta and An
lnoermediate stations. Connects "A
Union station Atlanta, with diverrfns
INES. Pullman sieeeping car Ports.
mouth to Atlanta
TRAIN LEAVE RALEIGH;
$40 P. M. DAILY.
From Norfolk, Por&mouth ana
points north via Bay Line and N.Y..
and N. r. R., Petersburg, Richmond
and Washington, Baltimore, Philadei-
phia, New York and Boston, also fron
Greenvllle, Plymouth, Washington, N.
O., and eastern Carolina, points via
Weldon.
1921 A. NJ DAILY.
Atlanta Special" Pullman Vestibui0
from Atlanta and points south.
Athens, Abbeville. Greenwood ara
Chester.
1925 A. M. DAILY.
From Charlotte, Athens, Atlanta saA
intermediate stations.
5:55 A. NJ. DAILY.
Atlanta Special from Norfolk.
Portsmouth, Henderson, Weldon, Rich
mond. Washington, Baltimore. Phila-
delphia, New York and the east.
Magnificent Pullman vestibUls&
trains. No extra fare.
Apply to ticket agent, or to
III. s. LEARD. Sol. Pass. Art.
Raleigh. N. C..
Il. ST. JOHN, Vice-Pres. and Gen. M'g's,
"a. W. B. GLOVER, Traffic Manager.
Il. J. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass, AIT.
V. Il. MBEE. Gen. Supt.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
The Fidelity Mutual
Life AssoCiat on.
Incorpated t57S
Guarantees Security.
Guarantees Economy.
l.. G. FOUSE, Pres, Philadelphia.
BURkHEAD & FARWELL,
General Acts, r aieiosf, NJ. C.

Operates the Fouse S. stem OF Life insur-
ance. A modern company, with mOdern
plans Combines greatest security with low
est cost. All plans written at u saving OF
from 20 to 40 per cent. over rates onered hy
other companies on similar plans NO ton
tine or endowment deiHsions. Send us your
age for statement and prospectus of some
thing absolutely new in lie insurance write
us for further particulars. Good contracts
10 good, reliable agents.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
For Sale.

One half interest in moiuing daily news
pnper, In town OF 1000 reputation. to party
paying basis. Only object for selling is to
secure the earnest and well directed co labo-
ration o. good man. wiz sell cheap Tor
cash or part cash, Lae balance on tine, This
is a rare opportunity for n man with brains,
push and energy. drinking man wanted.
Address, DEMOCRAT, care News and O6Spf-
yer.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
THE BEST WAY TO CURE

Disease is to establish health. :Pure,
blood means good health. Hoods sarsa-
parilla is the One True Blood Purifier.
1t tones up the whole system, giEees ap-
petite and strength and causes veg kness,
nervousness and pain to disappear. NO
other medicine has such record CT won
derful cures as Hoods Sarsaparslla.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24

Don't Daily with rheumatism. Purify
your blood and cure it at once by taking
course of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock holders OF
tn North Carolina Car Company. will be
h a the Office of IN company In this city
on Thursday, Janusr 2lst, lSA- So 2oclock
JOHN WARD Secretary.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24

Hoods Pills are the best aftes-dinner
pill; assist digestion, prevent Gonstipa-
ton. % cents.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
Stockholders Meeting.

THE COMMERCIAL &FARMERS BANK,
RALEIGH, n. ~, Dec. L. 1885,
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of this bank will be neld at their Banking
House in the city of RaleiRh on Tuesday,
January 12th, 1897. at 2:30 D. m.
II. s. JEKMAN, Cashier
The news & observer., 1896-12-24
Chas. Pearson
Architect and Engineer

Plans and specifications furnished on ap.
, slicatfon. Land surveying, water WORKS,
Room %. Pullen building.
The news & observer., 1896-12-24

-zaleigi1. Nov. Is. 1896.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-06

Rev. Father D. O'Connor of St. Francis , Rev. Father Charles McGowan of St. Francis, Rev. Father Corcoran, chap lain of the Knights; Rev. Father Mo Guinness of Waterbury, Rev. Dr. Maher of Milford.
 The crowd was well taken care of, and owing to the efficient management of the floor committee, and to a great ex- tent to the efforts of Bernard J. Dillon of that committee, every one was well taken care of.
 The floor committee was composed of the following gentlemen:
 William Nicely, floor director; John F. McHugh, Bernard J. Dillon, Mark A. w. McGrath, James M. Reilly, Dennis B. Martin, Edward M. McCabe, Henry A. Spang, Timothy J. Lafiin, J. Edward Geary, William J. Sheehan, jr., John G. Reilly, Michael c. O'Connor, Frank M. Carroll, James A. McEnerney, Matthew W. Leahy Thomas F. McGuinness, Dan- iel A. McWilliams, William F. Donnel- ly, Joseph H. Lynch and Louis J. Gay nor.