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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-06-04

sensation, palpitation, "all
gone" feeling and blues, she at once
takes Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound, feeling sure of obtaining
immediate relief.
Should her symptoms be new to her,
she writes to a woman, Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass, who promptly explains
her case, and tells her free how to get
we'll
Indeed, SO many women are now
appealing to Mrs. Pinkham for advice,
that score of lady secretaries are kept
constantly at work answering the great
volume of correspondence which comes
in every day. Each letter is answered
carefully and accurately, as Mrs. Pink
ham fully realizes that life may de-
pend upon her reply. and into many
and many home has she shed the
lays of happiness.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-06-04

A T I'll 4 FIELD
luck Is set forth
in the strongest
colors In A djutant
Webber's nara
tive OF the fate OF
the seventh New
Hampshire in its
first battle. The
regiment muster
ed $50 officers and
mon on tho MORN
ing Of July Is,
1868, when it took
its place in the
storining column
in front OF Fort
Wagner. Up to
that date 1t had
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-06-04
A BAPTISM OF FIRE.
STORY OF THE SEVENTH NEW
HAMSHIRE'S FIRST BATTLE.
A TERRIBLE HOUR AND HALF ON
THE WALLS OF FORT WAGNER
FRIGHTFUL CASUALTIES AMONG
OFFICERS AND MEN.

Copyright, 1896, by American Press AssocIs-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04

like them. who believe that this Is De-
mo-rscy's greatest fghtd and may hear
plain men give plain facts that convince
the practical.
one thing that presages victory Il the
earnest. though friendly, rivalry between
the various ward and precinct clubs-it
is 10 this, more largely. perhaps. than
any other one course. that the impending
triumph may be credited, and with the
Old Dominion Club and the Clay-Ward
Actives and the other fine clubs straining
every nerve In the cause OF the plain
people, we may expect TO see every Dem
ocrat registered and every Democratic
ticket dropped in the ballot-box on No
vember Sd.
There are in Richmond about a dozen
Democratic organizations Of one kind or
another. all OF which are doing some
mighty good work. and the effects OF
their lahors viii tell I'm this Campaign.
The Dispatch this morning gives sonh-
thing about number OF the Democra tic
clubs of Richmond. their work, and their
Importance, and later on those not re-
ferred 10 10 In this article will be brought
to public notice.
THE UNION DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
A mower In local politics for the past
twelve wears has been the Union Demo.
cratic club. This is a Church-HIIl or
panization. though It's force has been
felt throughout the city In many cam
na,gns both local and general. For
several years Richmonds postmaster.
cantain william ii. Cullingworth, made
an efficient president OF the Union Demo-
cratic Club. but last month, when the
annual election OF officers took place, he
declined TO again allow his name TO be
used in this connection. and Mr.. f. a.
Bowry. a prominent Church-Hill mer-
chant. was placed at the head OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
ONE MONTH BEFORE ELECTION.
Splendid Democratic Prospects-
Farmer and German Accessfons.

CHICAGO. ILL, OCTOBER IA month
before election-day finds the managers
OF all parties firm in the declaration OF
confidence in the success OF their respcc-
tive parties.
"The whole thing hinges on what the
labor element may do" said Mr.. stevens
of the Democratic National Committee.
"Ninety-fve per cent. of the farmers are
for free silver. If the capitalists ana
money brokers succeed by coercion or
other methods in gaining the support OF
the labor element. Mr.. Mckinley viii be
elected: but l do not think they can DO
anything with that element"
At Democratic national headquarters It
was said that the most convincing evil
dence is dfily accommodating that Bryan
win sweep the Southern. Western and
central-Mitdle States. This claim IS not
based on reports of enthusiastic poliu-
clans but Is the result Of careful investi-
cation. and very careful canvasses made
i'm debatable territory by national, State,
and local managers OF the free-silver
campaign.
1t is further stated that, "in many
counties in Ohio, Indiana. Illinois. Michi-
gan, Iowa. Wisconsin, and Minnesota
there is a wholesale stampede of Repub
lican farmers to the support Of Bryan"
and that reports show that the German
Americans are coming ever TO the Bryan
standard by the thousand. a state Of af-
fairs which ia largely due to the Bis
marck letter. millions of copies of which
have been sent out all over the coun-
try"
The Democratic managers claim In
diana by 5000. and also claim a gain Of
nine Democratic congressman In that
state
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
CLUBS ARE AT WORK.
DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATIONS PUT
TING IN LICKs FOR BRYAN.
IT is A MOVEMENT FOR VICTORY.
The Sturdy Pnrty-Men Hard mt
Work-The Several CIubp, Their
opcer-, and Whit They Are Do
ing-GeucraI Political Matters.

The campaign is upon US, and in less
than a month the people of these United
States viii elect Mr.. William Jennings
Bryan their President. and Mr.. Arthur
Sewall their yice-President.
In TO State in the Union has the cam
paign been more vigorously conducted
than in Virginia. The counties are prac-
tically unanimous for the straight Demo-
cratic ticket. and in most OF the cities
the Democrats are sure OF emphatic ma
jorities. In this city. where the Bolto-
Gratis are doing much vain babbllng. The
Democratic organization Is intact, and
the work is in good shape. The City
Democratic Committee has been hard at
work. though little has been seen of its
Iabors in public print: but the work has
been done. and done well. The City
Executive Committee, which is composed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
CALLED HER AN UGLY NAME.
This the Reason Why Mrs. Sincen-
diver Shot Her Husband.

The facts in the Sincendiyer shooting
case have been pretty well sifted, and
nothing OF sensational nature turks be-
hind the affair whislsay seems to have
been the sole cause OF the shooting.
Mrs. Cornitt, who was the only Wit
ness to the affair, in her statement to
commemorative Attorney Richardson.
tells what appears 70 be a straightfor-
ward story, which sets at rest all con-
occurring as TO tho reason for the shoot
ing She said that she and Mrs. Sincan-
diver were lying on the bed asleep. when
Mr.. Sincendiver Knocked at the door.
Mrs. Sincendiver refused TO admit him
Mrs Cornitr just az that juncture went
into the dining-room to get drink OF
water. When she returned to TIE room
Mrs Sincendiyer was stretched out on
the floor, and Mr. Sincendiver was kneel-
ing by her side, and inluiring II she was
sick. The wife told her husband to go
away. He persisted IN mis- soiicitous
inquiries, ard Mrs. Sincendiver cursed
him. her language being an insult TO the
memory OF his mother. Mr.. Sincendiver
retaliated by calling his wife the name
she had used as referring to his mother.
Mrs. sincendiver then got up from the
floor. and. reaching 10 the bed. drew
revolver from under the pillow and shot
her husband.
That, Mrs. Cornitt stated. was the en-
tire occurrence. She stated that Mrs.
Sincendiver had at previous times hit
her husband on the head with a poker
with such violence as 10 bend the weapon.
She had also broken quart bottle across
his head. and beat him in other ways.
Mrs. Cornitt said that she had never seen
Mr.. Sincendiver lift his hand against his
wife. Nr. Richardson took Mrs. Corntt's
statement down IN writing. and believes
that she has given a truthful account OF
the affair.
Mr.. Sincendiver Is recovering rapidly
and II is thought he will be out In =
few days The physicians say there Is
now no doubt whatever OF his recovery.
az the bullet only lodged in the muscles
OF the stomach, and did not enter the
bowels.
Mrs SIncendiver received several OF
her friends at the Jail yesterday. but re-
fused 20 see newspaper reporters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
RADFORD.
Charged with Passing Counterfeit
Money-PersoEai.

EAST RADFORD. VA, October a.
(Special)-A man named Richards was
arrested here a day or two ago charged
with passing counterfeit money. WIN
arrested he had several bogus quarters
IN his pocket. He was taken up by tho
State authorities, but was afterwards
turned over 10 the United States officers
and was sent on to the Federal grant
jury. lie was accompanied by his wife.
and claims that his homo was In Ten.
nessee.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
to take place ON October 18th. OF Mr..
Charles c. Charlton. express agent as
this place, and Miss Bette Biount. Tno
ceremony will be performed at Groves
Avenue Methodist church. On the sama
day, at tne same place. Mr.. X. II. Buck
ingham, OF the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company, and Miss Cora DuG-
ley. viii be married.
Rev. J. Tyler Frazier. presiding elder
for this district. breaches his farewell
sermon tomorrow. lie has been on the
circuit for four years. and will be trans
ferred TO some other field.
All the Methodist preachers I'm this Sec
ton will leave Monday for Cleveland.
Tenn, to be present at the Holstor An
nual Conferences.
Mr. John b. Neal, Jr., relief agent of
the Norfolk and Western railroad here.
has been appointed station agent as
Marion.
James NJ. Norfieet, who has been prac-
ticing law hero for several years. has
gone TO Norfolk, where he will reside in
future.
The storm this week was heavy at this
point, but no serious damage was done.
The weather since has been cool ana
pleasant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
THE ORIOLES WIN AGAIN.
Attendance on the Second Temple
Gun Game disappointing.

BALTIMORE, October 3.--The Cham
pions defeated the Clevelands to-day with
the same spirit that characterized yes
terday's game, and won by about the
same score--7 to 2. But even the winners
were not happy. The attendance was but
3,1co, instead OF the 10000 expected. The
players bitterly complained of the lack
OF appreciation Of their efforts in bring
ing the pennant to Baltimore, and IT
is possible that the game scheduled here
for Monday will lie played in another
city, probably Pittsburg. in honor Of the
donor of the cup which is being contested
for
To-day's game was called at
the end Of the eighth inning on account
Of darkness. Tebeau's injured back kept
him out of the contest and he was sadly
missed. There was no life nor dash In
the Cleveland make up. Wallace pitched
a fairly good game, and had 1t not been
for misplays in the opening inning, the
game would have been close. Corbett
played an excellent article of ball, and
was very effective at critical points.
Score: X. II. Z.
Baltimore .... ......4O21 OIL o OF 10 3
Cleveland ...... ......0 0O1 % z 3
Batteries: Corbett and Robinson; Wal
lace and Ximmer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04

End and a member OF the club, VINO mas
always entertained the highest regard
ler Mr.. Cleveland. After Mr.. Cleveland
was inaugurated, the president OF this
club, Mr.. CuliIngworth. became an aspi-
rant for the position OF postmaster OF
this city. He was appointed on the istn
Of May, 1855. and resigned the presidency
OF the club. Mr.. Cuilingworth was sue
ceeded by Mr.. John A. Meanley, ana the
organization prospered under his aaminis-
trGtlon, and was great factor in every
political battle In the East End for TWO
years Mr.. MeanIey was succeeded In
1887 by Mr.. George d. Pearman. the we'll
known grocer, who had with him the
following officers: 1. L. Wallace. first
vics-president; Wilton Atkinson. second
y.ce-pres.cent; Joe Phillips, secretary; X.
l. Heckler, treasurer; Charles Richard-
son. sergeant-at-arms.
In lsU the club elected officers as fol-
Iowsi James w. Carter. president; w.
l.. Loving, first v.ce-president; w. ~
Dean. second vlce-president; w. L. At
kinson, secretary; r. j.. Heckler, urea
surer; Reuben Burch, sergeant-at-arnls.
From 1858 till a few weeks ago the
Union Democratic Club was the pflae Oh
Captain Bllly's (Cullingworth's heart.
and during those years ne made 1t
most efficient president. He had associ-
ated with him during these years the
following officers: Messrs. F. IL. Bowry.
as first ylce-president; John r. Grimes
and w. l.. Smith. as second vice -presi-
dents; NJ. ]. Mussen and c. II. Murray.
as third vice-presidents; +. ID. Crump
and j. III. Redwood. as secretaries; +.
L. Butler and Clarence Hughes, as as
sistant secretaries; j. w. Carter and l..
w. Welsiger. as treasurers; and Reuben
Burch as sergeant-at-arrns.
At a meeting of the club held on the
2sth Of last month Mr.. Cullingworth re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
GROUP OF PRESIDENTS OF DEMOCRATIC CLUBS RICHMOND

signed the presidency, and Mr.. F. A.
Bowry was elected to succeed hin. The
officers of the organization are therefore
at present as follows: +. A. Bowry.
president; j. II. Redwood, first vice.
president; ]. B. Welsh, second vice-presi-
dent; c. II. Murray third vice-president:
j. r. Taylor. secretary; NJ. ]. Mussen.
treasurer; Thomas w. Bowry. sergeant
alarms.
President Bowry has long been ac-
tive in local politics. He has for ten
years been a member OF the City Demo-
cratic Committee. and served for six
years as superintendent OF the party in
Marshall Ward. The club has between
five and SIX hundred as faithful Demo-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
ON THE APpOMATTOX
MR.. LAssIrER's REsvaSArIos Ann
HIS succEssoR.
Mr. W. Il. McKe.asy Beins UrreS
for the vscamcy-Hss Posisios-sad
I"seii'scpee--rhe vestsa Choir
Personal Notes. u
Personal Notes.

PETERSBURG. VA. October A-CSpss
here in rne appointment TO be made by
President Cleveland OF . United sta<ex
District Attorney to succtod Major 8.
II. Lassitar. resigned. strong EFFORT
without regard to differences In the Dem
ocratic party. Is being made 10 have
the appointment conferred upon Hso.
William r. McKenney. ex-congfessman
from this district. Mr. McKenney would
probably accept the position II tender<f
him; but on tae condition that he wishes
II understood he intends to vote for
Bryan and Sewali He further says that,
while some portions OF the Chicago plat,
form DO not meet with his entire ap-
provai, he does not see how he. as q con.
sistent' Democrat. can do otherwise than
support the regular Democratic ticket.
This is the statement OF an honorable and
respected citizen and an able lawyer.
who places principle above Office.
The Progress this afternoon. in an ar
ticIe referring 20 the resignation OF Major
Lassiter, has this to say: 1T was Learn
cu from very rellaDle source TO-
day that Inquiries have also been made
as TO the course other Federal office-
holders OF this city are pursuing In tho
present campaign, and II Is probable that
coercion will be used TO prevent them
taking any active part in politics"
SAD INTELLIGENCE.
A telegram was received last evening
from Enfield. N. c., announcing the
critical Illness OF Mrs. Fletcher Whit
taker the daughter OF Captain w. II.
Parham, OF this city. Mrs. Parham
has only been married two or three years.
Her father left on the first train 10 be
present at her bedside.
GRACE CHURCH VESTED CHOIR.
After a vacation OF three months. the
vested choir OF Grace Episcopal church
will resume its singing tomorrow (suns
day. night This choir consists of thirty
eight members--eightecn men and twenty
boys. It has proved n great feature
In church music in this city.
The course OF the Dispatch in this CAM
paign has received high commendations
from Democrats I'm this city and section.
and the result is q largely increased sub
scription.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04

organization. and the good work for
Bryan and Sewall and Lamb was COM
menced in earnest.
The club was organized IN August,
1884. and Mr.. John Allen, a well-knowD
citizen Of the East End, and a brick
layer by trade, was elected its first presi-
dent After a few months OF service
Mr. Allen resigned the presidency, but
remained as an active worker in the club.
and Mr.. william II. Cullingworth was
elected TO succeed him. Mr.. Culling-
worth remained at the head OF the CLUB
during the first campaign of Mr.. cleye-
land. erecting on Twenty-third and N
streets a large pole and flag and holding
the first political meeting in that sec
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
Lexington Locals.

LEXINGTON. VA, October 3.--tSpe-
cial. Miss May Has6ins has left Tor
Staunton, to enter Mrs. stuarts school.
Miss Daisy Morgan, OF. Lynchburg. II
the guest OF Mrs. X. Il. Carter
Miss Evelyn Nelson is visiting friends
In Louisville. Ky.
Mr.. MeIarens Mcbride and Mr.. Hugh
Wills have returned to Blacksburs, 20
resume their studies as cadets at the Viz
ginia Polytechnic institute.
Mrs. Alfred Lee. OF Richmond, 10 the
guest OF Mrs. w. Il. Shields.
Miss Lucy Pendleton has returned from
Wytneville, where she has been spending
the summer.
Miss Ella Vaughan, OF Roanoke. who
has been visiting at New Providence. has
returned home.
Mr.. Il. W. Bosworth. who has been the
guest of his father dLfng the summer.
has returned TO Richmond to resume his
duties as teacher In ]. Z. McGuires Cas-
steal School
Miss Land and Miss Mcclure are visit
ing at Dr. Il. d. Strains near Browns
burg.
MIR. Caldwell Mcbride has entered the
Episcopal Theological Seminary near
Alexandria. to study for the ministry.
I, Mrs T.. D. Junl<in and Miss Jeanie Jun,
kin. and Rev william Il. Junkln, OF AuS
gusta, are the guests Of Mr. and Mrs. W.
u. Irwin.
Captain Levi Cay. OF Pocahontas ooun-
~. is IN Lexington.
Rev Holmes Ralston and wife. OF Hor'
ton, W. Va, accompanied by Mrs. X.
Campbell, Is visiting the family OF Rev.
q. A. Wilson. az New Providence.
Mr.. II Mitchell Is visiting IN New York
and philadelphia.
A Bryan aud sewall club was organlzed
on Thursday night al Brownsburg. WITH
a good mernbership. Addresses were maco
by f. It. Glasgow and y. III. Barclay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04

Matter of Legal Recognition of the
BoIting Democrats.

ALBANY, n. Y, October S.-The pro-
test of Elliott Danforth, chairman OF the
Democratic State Committee, against the
Secretary of States recognizing the
State nominations OF the bolting Demo-
cratic organization under the newly
adopted name OF "the National Demo
cratic party" was filed to-day with the
Secretary of State. Secretary Palmer
has already held that such nominations
could he nled. 1t is not expected that
he will reconsider his decision 1t is
expected that the matter will be brought
into the courts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
Jesse Washington Cooking al
Moore's Cafe.

One OF the best-known cooks In Rich
mond Is Jesse Washington. who for years
has been employed as chef at the lead
ing clubs and hotels of the city. Jesse
has been employed at Moore's Cafe. on
bank street. between Ninth and Tenth
streets, and those who are accustomed
TO his superior cooking can there enjoy
the dainty dishes he prepares. The best
OF service is guaranteed at Moore's.
Suppers furnished upon reasonable notice,
and gotten up In the most elegant style.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
RETURN OF ECLIPSE PARTY.
Results Obtained of Much Interest
md Profit.

Arthur Curtis Jamess yacht Coronet.
and the party Of scientists it carried to
Japan to observe the August eclipse of
the sun, has returned here. Though
clouds interfered grestly with the plans
OF Professor Todd, the results obtained
will be of much interest and profit to
science.
The party took up its station at Esashi,
on the northern coast of Yesso. On
August ninth the corona was seen, and
a great number of photographs were
made in the two minutes and thirty
seconds of the totality of the eclipse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04

efforts to bring the fair name OF Rich
mond into disrepute and destroy the
city's trade with the South. There iS.
perhaps. no city In the country In which
The club organization Is so strong and
so staunch as here. The old established
organizations. which have done such gai-
liant service in the past. viii DO no less
IN this campaign. Their membership
embraces the brnvest and best men OF
the city. rich and poor alike. Every
night In tho week Democrats may hnd
co0gregated In some ckib-room others
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
TE SOME OF THE CITY

tion of the city in behalf Of President
Cleveland. The club did effective work
In that campaign. and after the election
was over one OF It's members suggested
n Thanksgiving dinner. II was then that
the great Cleveland pudding, which gave
the club a national reputation. was made
electoral vote received by Dir. Cleveland.
End twelve pounds were sent 10 him.
portrayins the twelve votes OF Virginia.
the pudding was made by Mr.. G. H.
Hasker. q vel known citizen Of the East
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
THE DISPATCH SOUVENIR.
A Growing Demand for "Our Lost
Cause.v

There 10 a growing demand for the
beautiful Confederate souvenir gotten out
by the Dispatch for the benefit OF its
patrons. 1t is a work OF art and when
framed. will prove a precious memento
Of OUR LOST CAUSE.
Cut out three coupons Of different dates
and bring them with 10 cents to our
counter, or send them with 10 cents and
a 2-cent postage stamp. II you wish them
mailed 20 any address. In the latter
event, address
COUPON DEPARTMENT.
The Dispatch Company.
Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04

DALLAS, TEN, October S.-Dan. A.
Stuart has arrived at home. He VIII
remain ten days. lie says he will take
no interest in politics, and has no pre-
dsction to make. state or national. He
says Corbett and Fitzsimmons will fSht
TO a finish before January ], 1897. Fttz-
simmons, he says, is in better shape than
ever fore, and weighs $50 pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04

Bate. of this city. lost his life. A draw
head pulled out. throwing the caboose
from the track on the treste near mar
ristor. Bate who was head brakeman,
was mined In the caboose ard burned
10 death. Conductor Bourne saved his
life by Jumping. but was severly injured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
car,i.le,s Kentucky speeches.

LOUISVILLE. KY, october S.-Chair-
man Dayie. OF the Democratic Boilers
State Central Committee. this morning
received a lettoi from Secretary Carlisle
stating that he could not leave Washing
ton until about October 18th. and that
between that date eJd November lst
he would make nve speeches In Ken
fttclv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04

ST. LOUIS, October s.--rhe cutting OF
prices on tobacco has been renewed after
cessation Of hossiiities for several
months The renewal of the combat ID
due to ID crt on plug tobacco made ty the
Tobacco Trust. information Of which
reached here yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04

The Old registration has been
done away with. You must rexfs-
ter anew or lose your vote on No-
vcrnber Sd. The books of reEistre-
tion will be open from sunrise Ia
sunset ON Monday, Tuesday. We'd
,e.day. Thursday, aad Friday 81
thi. week. GO and REGISTER AT
ONCE don't walt tin the rash BE-
Gins. You will nad the registrar
mt the place where you have voted
of late. *77T '~ftH9'1U
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04
WORK or THE CLUBS.

Not the least efficient work is being
done by those organizations, which, for
many years have been Richmonds surest
and firmest bulwarks against Republi-
cansm-the various Democratic clubs
They will now repulse the boilers in their
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-04

OF Messrs. James e. McKenny. Jefferson
Wallace, and John H. Redwood, has
been planning every night and working
hard upon the organization every day
for several weeks; and Mr.. NJ. l.. Daw-
son. chairman of the City Committee. re-
turned TO the city last Thursday and
took up his regular duties as the head OF
the committee.