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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-03-04
SPRING ARRIVALS ARE
BLOOMING FORTH 4!
PRETTIEST WASH FABRICS.

We say pretty, for surely
there never were any prettler
wash fabrics than those we
are showing.
FRENCH CRGANDIES.
Extra fine quality, charm
ing patterns, in light and
dark ColoringS.
FIGURED DIMITIES.
An elegant assortment;
pretty dainty patterns. The
quality and colors are per
feet and they will be sold at
the low prices of 20 cents a
yard.
FANCY PRINTED MUsLINs.
A choice assortment IN
floral designs and pretty pin
stripes; just the material for
hot weather.
PERCALES +! PERCALES !
A large and varied assert
ment; new, stylish patterns,
suitable for shirt waists.
LADIES WAISTS.
A new assortment just
opened. The latest styles
from 81 upwards. If you are
in search of wash materials,
you will find an elegant as
Sortment at
n. S. SACHS,
go Fort street, Honolulu.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
BAPTIST MINISTER'S MEET,
MEMBER OF the Rock Isissd Asseesssscn
Confer On This city.

A ministerial conference Of the
pastors Of the churches OF the Rock
Island association was held In the
parlors Of the First Baptist church
Of this city Monday. There we're
present from out Of the city Rev.
W. G. Roach, Cordova; Rev. X. &.
Bryant, Moline; Rev. W. A. Mat
thews, Cambridge; Rev. r. r.
Brand. Orion: Rev. z. c. Houck.
Reynolds. and Al Ekstrom, Of Rey-
nolds, and Ira Martin. of Bethel. be-
side the pastors Of the three Rock
Island churches. A bountiful and
elegant rep.st was served in the par
sonsge at noon BY Mrs. Taylor. as
sisted by Mesdames Bullock. Don
and Bailey aud the Misses Carrie
Bailey and Josephine woodin. After
the dinner the conference met In the
church to discuss plans Of work for
the ensuing year and 20 hold scs.
sion OF prayer for Gods blessing
upon the pastors aud churches of the
-socisiion and upon the communal.
ties destitute Of the prcsching Of tbs
gospel. Tho occasion was n prof;s'
BILE one. The next meeting will II
held IN Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
esrAeL,sHepp PRECEDENT.
Rsiins Made By the Lsss Jsags css-
tlO0oa-

Rsiin, Asas By the Lsss Jsaes Cos
tls0as.
The st. Louis Republic. referring
to the death Of Judge G. A. Castle
man. prints the following interesting
facts concerning . precedent estao-
lished by the deceased while on the
bench in that city:
after Judge wsgner's death Mr..
Castleman was appointed BY the gov.
erpor to fill the unexpired term. and
while on the bench he established Q
precedent by declaring the grand
jury independent Of the circuit At
toruey. Il had been customary Tor
- circuit attorney TO say what Wit.
ses should be examined by the
Ind Jury. but Judge Castlemau
hight diferently, and one day
ed the grand jury before him and
Armed them that the circuit attor.
was their servant. and not their
her. and that they could ex'
ne aoy witnesses they desired,
e IL they saw fit TO do SO the!
did send the circuit attorney frcu
tn room. This was q stand nevei
ho1ore taken by any Judge, and th'
pr4cedeut set by him has been fol
loved ever since"
In q biographical sketch OF the de
ceased the same paper says; "Judg'
Castleman was - years old and "a
born 10 Lexington. ky. After eerv
ing through the civil war. In which
be enlisted when only . boy. he cam
to st. Louis and began the practice o
law. He was elected several time
to both houses Of the state legisls
ture. Judge Castleman. when u
this city, resided At ssss Lindel
boulevard. Mrs. Breckenridge. tn
widow Of the late Judge breckin
ridge. is a sister Of the deceased. n
is also Mrs. Dr. Webb. Of 552S DIV
street. Judge Edmunds. OF the Grim
iual court. Is married 20 . niece Q
Judge Castlemsn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
GRoceRS OF ILLINOIS

Deiegattoe Of Wholesalers spssd . psy
Members Of the Illinois Wholesale
Grocers association from . number
Of surrounding cities spent yesterday
in Rock Island. as the guest Of A. c.
Dart. Of the firm Of Henry Darts
sons.
Those here from abroad we're:
A. s. Oakford, A. W. wilsoa A L.
Mccoy. =. c. Jones and G. =. fulks.
Peoria; n. NJ. Letts. Decatur; J. =.
Humphreys. +. Obcrkoet'er. Bloom
ington; Thomas Henkle, W. S. Bar-
Der. Springfield; N. ChsfIes. Dan.
vile; J. u. warfeld. r. Z. seg-r.
J. l.. Socvving. Quincy; II. X. Phiu-
ney, Alton; +. G. Shoudy. Rockford
T.. Royston. Aurora
The visitors were provided with
carriages during the afternoon aud
taken on a sightseeing tour 1T the
three cities and Rock Island arsenal.
While the wholesalers were here
purely for social purposes, bsv'
ing promised Mr.. Dart many
times to spend q day with him nj
his home city. they did not over.
look the opportunity 70 also discuss
busi,es affairs. holding Q session
last evening in the Harper hou.,
parlor. when MASTERS in general per
tanning to the grocery trade wer'
dwelt upon. and mutual tips ex
changed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
Silks, Silks,

Another one az those trade hep.
pepings which enables ps Go offer ouf
customers the cream az the fancy
elk market nj sbout Doc on the dollar,
800 ysrds Fancy Novelty siits.
imported 60 retail ~ u Go e., 70 q
yard. such 90 brocsded changesbls
tsffetss. hesr. eroesde satin Ouch
esee. woven tsfefas In rich pe~
eolofings now on sale st sbe q yard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
MCCABE'S


To create the greatest umbrella
eensation ever known ie the central
yes, this week. all ~eek n they last
100 Eaglish gloria smereliss
Guaranteed fas; blsctl paragon
frames. steel rode with Acacia crock
and loop handles. n we said o.
youd think them . bargain. but we
ssy sse. Eemembcr steel rode aud
Acacia handles and only sse during
this week. May not last.
Still Another.
100 the best elk gleris nmbrellas.
psfagoa frames. steel rods. Congo
hooks. crooks aud loop handles vita
sterliog silver name plate, Tint
fully describe, q ea.so umbrella. boa,
no-shis weet. GO while the hundred
lasts. ~e ssy sac. Take yosf pick
Come quick no they'll 60 quiek
Twenty other new bargains Ia nm,
brellss Jus; placed on sale
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14

The L,dies Relief society has OBJ
tanned permission Of the board OF edu-
cation 10 conduct industrial school a;
Building 5 on Nineteenth street
hereafter. AS heretofore. girls be-
tween the age of9 Ard Is years are
eligible to attendance. and the little
ones will meet Saturday afternoon at
2 o'clock TO receive their first lesson
OF ii e term in sewing.
II is school under the supervision
Of tie city's benevolent ladies ha,
wrought much good among the
poorer classes. whose children have
not only made articles Of wearing
apparel from contributed cloth. but
have been educated in the art o! sew.
ing, mauy Of the apt ones soon being
able to do work which reap . hone'
tary benefit to them aud assistance
to their families
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
MARRIED At IA FAvETre
Nsssisss % sresees q. nsssssss ss. cd
Mo- Gaaa Aeaas.

At noon today NJ Lafayette oe-
CURED the marriage Of SPENCER D.
Mattison. Jr.. and Mics Emma
Adams. The ceremony wse per-
ormci by Few. Adams. pastor ai
the Methodist church Of that place.
The groom IL q well known Rock
Island gentlcmsn. being employed in
the mechanical departures; Of the
9 vernment arsenal. Mrs. Matiison
inside this city her home for . nam
Der Of years and. ike the groom. has
q vide circle Of acquaintance who
win wish her much JOY IN her ne~
life Mr.. Mxttison mas furnished q
suite Of rooms In the Dsmook block
on Twentie,h street. where himself
aud bride will be domiciled on re-
turning from their hoseymoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
asses hspssss-

The Verne Swain made her daily
visit and the winona and Long
passed up.
The wafer was stationary q; LIS
ut the bridge this morning. the tenn
perature being 90.
The water IL stationary st 81
points except at North Mc6tegor.
where . slight rise 10 noticed. and
NJ keokuk. where % 10 on the de-
cline. In the next ~ hours the rivei
will change but little from 50. Pau
10 Dubu9ue; probably falling sligh;iy
Of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
Yhos Ss,sai gesslss

With the exhilara;ing sense Of re-
ne~ed health snd strength sod in'
tsrnsi clcsnliness. which follows ihs
use Of Syrup Of Figs. 10 unkno~n %
the few Who have not progressed be-
yond the old-iime medicines and tbs
cheap substitutes sometimes offered
bot never accepted by the ~ell-in'
formed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14

Nstfy feminine sppareling viii be
10 the foreground this wees.
Attractive styles aud choice fsb-
rics. Join hsnds with careful tailor.
ing. a grand variety Of goodness
aud prics-attrsc,iseness. They are
here In every approved color. style
and share. Al tailor made o., ". DO.
O.. 80. ~. o. and ei0 and upwards.
in fans. brown, navy and black
beurers. sneitons. cheetots. etc, etc,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14

Take lsKstive Bsomo cuinine Tab
let's. A.! druggists rs!usd the nsney
II IL fails TO cure. IS csntA-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
Nfsuings.

Both China and Jap. new patterns
In tbe lo~ prices Only sooat 80
pieces 30 be sold 81 about S0e op The
dollar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
leS6-reo Tear q

isss-ren Tear oassAn.es-lsse.
Iwill replace free al work that
have done during the past &c year.
that 10 not satisiactory.
G. n. BADCOcR.
IT'S Second svOnuO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
1sossssssi aosse .

At . meeting Of the Industrial
Home association last evening the
following officers we're chosen fof
the ensuing year:
President-Johu Wilson.
Vice President William n. Schil.
linger.
Recording secre,ary-D. c. s,reck'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14

DR.. Rays nsnevssor 10 psrssesly
safe. mild and yet certain 10 eject.
IS cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
BORING TIE ROCK.
Uncle Sans Operations In the
City's harbor.
MOVING AWAY TEE sToIY BED

Bssy asasss % sss ssssssssss Wssra
rsssessss the ss.sses 90 n.ss ss ss-
srsses sss the esS,sssvs Wassa 0ssss
rssssss Oct % sssssA-
Many OF the boats which disturb
the waters between Eosk Island and
Davenport during sse summer
months have deserted and the ghis-
tie Of the short line packets aud 80
occasional rafter are all that greefs
be who goes 90 the river bank 60
watch the waves which rub against
the shores. all the hum and bas;.e
giving way 70 . listle red boa;
which 10 launched Q short distance
from the Rock Island lsnding sae
busily nsgging away from O'CLOCK
In the morsing until 3 o'clock ai
night.
Here Cncle sans forces are en-.
gagged In removing . bed Of foct
which since the stcamb boats besan
putting their noses 10 this locality.
mas been an obstruction 90 crast.
landing In the Rock Island hssbor.
The government is only vofting Sc
drill boat there nos. while Q reason
able distance away q email shants
boat with skull and cross bone.
painted on IL - snchored. This con
tsins the powerful explosives ~hiei
10 employed In shsttefisg the foek
T~o drills are kept coetinpaily o.
work pceetrating tue stony bed sns
making entrances into which sh'
rack rsek--ey which the posde
10 kno~n-cartridses are dropped
A hole 10 bored every four feet
Seventeen Of these can be made with
out the drill boat movieg. Thi
much done . cartridge 10 pissed II
each opening.
Tsss Genes sse esps.ss.s.
Thea follows the blast The cart
ridges are connected mp By means o
fuse. which is attached 90 On elee
;ric wire AZ either cod Of the roe
These wires arc connected With {
battery which is carried 90 the drill
Everything ready Tor the blast. %
boat moves out into The water o SAT
distance. Thea the battery !
touched and . large sheet of al
; rivers hard bottom shoots hesser
yard 10 small pieces. In msny ia
stances the rock 10 raised 100 feet
the wafer being siso thrown up &
vide sheets. The dredge boat g.,
lows the drillcrs and scoops up Oh
fragments Of rock which are left b
hind and cleans up the hafbor On
makes 10 level.
Too shifts Of men arc employe
on the ariil boat. one heginning not
1t 3 o'clock 10 the morning IN
working until noon; snd snosh.
crew beEinning 81 ] o'clock 40
~orking until 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-10-14
To Cure . cssa ,- one f,s,.

Tressurer-M. ". Battles.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-08
or ARKSRr-RCi.

CLARKSBURG. vs.. Va, November Z
The people are glad that the election
over and while some are disappointe|
10 the result yet they are glad to go- -
of the anxiety and annoyance OF poll
campairn. The vote will not be OH
determined i'm this county until next
dav. These figures win not be cht
materially: Mckinley, $685.. bryan.
majority. $50. Dovener. 3.02, Arue''
majority. Sol Atkinson. 1908; Watt
majority $50. For clerk Of the
court-Highland. 1906: Conman,
iority 5g2. The officers elected ar.
lows: Lloyd Lang. sheriff; Wiz
land. clerk county court.
clerk circuit court; a. O.. Moore
ing attorney: J. r. Hess. and
House Of Delegates. Ter..E
smallest majority 1872, and A. a..
largest rs.
The all absorbing question
will be Lang's deputies. OF
Democrats are not exercised
or our people visiting
T.. Shore at Wheeling A
at Martinsburg: Mr.. and
gett. at Parkersburg' II.
Parkersburg. Mrs. C.--
mont. and Mrs. w A.
While some OF The
they seem 20 find
fact that I'm four
Jennings Bryan wi..
Mr. p O Lynch ha
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-08
Millinery. Sew arrivals this week
" "''''s SWABACKER'S
HANNIRAL.

Hannibal. O.. Nov. Miss Minnie
Muhleman left Thursday to visit rela-
tiyes at Bellaire, O.
Nessrs. Avian Bare, Alva Voegtly, J.
z. Bare. Ferdinand Neuenscwander and
DR.. T. W. McKelyey went to Wheeling
Tuesday evening, and returned home
Wednesday.
Mrs. Sarah Lenkard LETT khe first OF
the week on an extended visit TO friends
and relatives at Oak, Ohio, and other
points
Billy Neuenschwander was up from
Sistersville Sunday.
John Lasdrach, Of Cleveland, arrived
in tdwn Saturday evening, and was the
guest until Thursday Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ferdinand Neuenschwander.
Martin Harrison, an aged and very
highly respected citizen Of this commu-
nifty, died after a lingering illness on
Thursday morning and was buried on
Friday afternoon.
A. B. Moore. of New Mar,insyille, was
in town Saturday and Sunday
Quite a number from town went 70
Marunsville on tuesday evening 70
hear election returns.
Mrs. Jake Voegtly and son were al
Wheeling Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Jessie Neuenschwander Delight
fully entertained a number Of ner young
friends on wednesday evening.
Charles Hubbard, OF SistsrsF-lI'ei
moved his family and household goods
10 this place on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. VIII Die.ch and family
of Buckhill. O.. we're in town last sun
day. ....ut,,
for West Virginia, where she VIII 'eacu
q school. near Proctor. ,, ,u..
Mrs. Sue Voegtly and daughter Miss
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OFFICERS CH0sEN.

The Carroll Literary and Dramatic
Club was permanently organized at q
we'll attended meeting held a the club
house last Friday evening. The organ
izat.on starts off with a large member
shin. 1t Will hold weekly meetings,
and ii is The intention 20 give q number
of public entertainments during the
winter. The following named officers
were chosen: President, Charles r.
R8y: Vice President. r. N. Doyle; Sec
rotary. Miss Kate Gather; Treasurer,
Miss Margaret O'Kane; Promp,er, James
OKane: Property Man. b. Wingerter;
Executive Board President and NJ. J..
Ford. e. p. Hughes, DR.. c. A. Wingerter
and Miss Agnes joyce.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-08
H. c. M'WHORTEk.

JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT
CaE. Horny Clay McWhorter. Judge Of
the Supreme Court of Appeals-elect, was
born February 20 1896 i'm Marion county
Ohio. He lived on the farm until he reach
ed the age of eighteen. then was clerk in
a drug store, and at the beginning Of the
war was deputy clerk in the Roane county
courts. With other members of the family
he enlisted in the Federal army, in the
Ninth West Virginia Infantry. ana was
promoted TO Lieutenant then Captain ana
resigned in 1853 on account OF wounds re-
ceived, but remained in the Provost Mar
shars department until the end Of the
war. He was a member of the legislature
from Roane. and later from kanawha
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-08
sIsTERsVILLE.

SISTERSNILLE, w. Va, November -
Z. O. Bowers, accompanied by several
other pipe line boys. went down to St.
lI3ry's this morning TO try their luck with
the birds
Miss May Calvert went TO Friendly to
spend the day with relatives.
j. h. NcNIanus. of Bradford. is in the
city visiting a spot which is dear to his
heart
elem Clark went to Washington. Pa,
this morning to see a foot ball game.
c.. II. Baker win spend Sunday in Wheel
ing with friends.
Mr. and Mrs Tim PenweI viii spend the
day I'm Marietta with relatives.
General Manager G.. A. Burt. of the
Ohio River railroad. went north this morn
Ing i'm his private car Pooz en- route east.
Although a staunch Byanite Harry T.
Moore. formerly manager OF the Ohio
River telegraph Office i'm this city, but now
employed by the c. T.. & w railway,
was one OF the telegraphers who received
the returns at Major NcKnley's home the
night of the election.
c. T. Newton. representing Parshall &
Sill. went 10 Washington. Pa. this morn
ing 10 referee the foot ball game there
this afternoon.
Frank Dunlap. representing The Sdeidel
Grocery Company in this territory. Will
witness the blowout I'm Wheeling to-
night and then spend Sunday with his
parents in Washington, Pa.
IT, L. NcNauus went down the road this
morning 10 suuerintend some work for
the Two Brothers Oil Company, of which
he is a member.
Mr. and Mrs. George q. Work viii
spend sunday in Bellaire, the guest Of Mrs.
Works parents.
Mrs DR. G.. b. Wells went to her old
home I'm Powhatan. o.. this morning for
short visit.
A L. Ruby returned this morning from
q business trip down the river.
Misses Molue and Georgia Roome and
Marie Talbot returned last evening from
pleasant visit with friends i'm New Mar
tinsvlle.
W. Fl. Non went 20 GAINESVILLE TO look
after bis new ferry. which he has put in
operation there.
About four o'clock this morning a small
blaze was discovered I'm the kitchen OF J.
G.. Hockenberry's cafe which was ex-
tinguished with a loss Or about So.
Mrs 2. a. Shanor and little daughter
went to- Pi-tsburg this afternoon TO visit
relatives.
DIT w. IT. Gillespie went TO Wheeling
this afternoon 20 take part i'm the celebra-
ton tonight.
Don't forget to 60 and see James 3.
Mackie In "A Railroad Ticket" az OIL
stou's Opera House next Wednesday.
Nackie's one of the best.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-08
CLARINGTOE.

Darlington Ohio, November Mrs. 2.
VI. Potts and sister, Miss Maggie McGrew,
of Powhattan. visited relatives here last
Saturday.
Mr.. Ed. Frankhauser has been on the
sick list this week.
Rev. ]. 3. Manley Of Bersville. was in
town Wednesday, calling on friends.
Miss Addie Cline. of Sardis, is the guest
of Mrs Kate Topp this week
Frank Dieterich was at Pittsburg Fri
day.
The property belonging to the estate Of
Adam Beiser. above town, was sold at adj
illustrators sale last Saturday TO Oliver
Atkinson for sos Said property was ap-
praised ar $500
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-08
SMALL TALk

Gen. p S. Spillman and wife, OF
Parkersburg, are happy over the arrival
of young son on Thursday last-the
first grandson of Senator and Mrs. J. y,
Camden.
The Liberty Bells" are making
preparations for their opening hop on
Tuesday evening, November H. at Egg
erter Hall. Prof. K.llmeyer will furn-
ish the music. Invitations will be out
the coming week.
Rev. J. r. Hissom, Of Penn street,
who has been spending the summer on
Fin creek island. caugh, a salmon on
Wednesday last measuring thirty inches
in length and weighing nine and one
half pounds.
A particularly sad and sudden death
was that OF little Gretchen Miller young
est child of George and Maggie Miller,
which occurred at Cumberland, Nd last
Sunday morning. The little one nad
Dust recovered from slight attack OF
The measles. when pneumonia set IN
with fatal results. The parents have
ltle sympathy of their many Wheeling
friends, where Mrs. Miller formerly
lived.
A Salt River Mother Hubbard pa
rade is being arranged by South Side
parties for Tuesday night OF TINS week.
All Democrats Of the South Side are re-
ques,ed TO fall in line at Albinger on
South Jacob street, Tuesday night,
where a brass band will be awaiting
them 20 head the procession.
Jack Dudley and Billy Owens, two
well known mill men. will spar four
rounds in Mozart Hall Monday night.
There will be a special motor leave
the Wheeling and Elm Grove office this
afternoon at 3 o'clock for the accommo-
da.ion Of the Ohio Lodge Of Masons, /.
O. O. T. and Logan Tribe OF Red Men,
and their friends who may wish 10 at
tend the funeral Of A. c. f. Ebeling.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-08
sheriff Richards.

The next Sheriff
of Ohio county. H.
q. Richards Is the
son OF Henry :.
Richards. who was
horn I'm this county
in 1920. Sheriff Rich
ards was born in
Wheeling and was
educated IN the
Fifth and Sixth
ward schools. He
left school at an
early age in order 10
contribute 10 the
support of the fam
ily. and for ten
years was a clerk ia
the employ of the
firm of Kasley Il
Brooks. He then
embarked i'm the
merchant tailoring
business. and has
conducted q -four
ishinC business on
Main street. north
Of Eleventh. lie
was always an ac-
tive Republican. was
"a member OF the
Republican County
Executive Commit
tee. and two years
ago was Chairman
of the Congress SiC1-
al Committee. He
is q Mason. a
knight Templar. a
member Of the
Shrine and q X. Of
P.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-11-08

Hon George W Govenoreec of the State was born IN KAMA
ba county in 185 education in various schools IN ana Out
of the State and graduated Ohio Wesleyan University at Da
of D. A. and NJ A. IN 1910 ne re-
Depauw University nuaI el
leaving the Wesleyan graduate course IN FoSo
n and English Literature College o. and attained the degree
of Phi D. Grant University Chattanooga Tenn and the University Oh Nash
Vile subsequently conferred upon Of IL D. After leaving
college Mr. Atkinson taught Kaw county for two years mean
while reading law in Columbia University ana
LATER still at Howard University with the degree OF ILL.,
and was admitted During and previous to TINS time ne
important being postmaster at
Charleston from resigned accept the position Oh
dtv collector 1877 he was appointed spe
cal revenue agent months become editor OF the
Evening Standard Of 1878 he resigned his newspaper du
ties and was reapponed which was in turn resigned
Nav 1881 to accept position United States Marshal for the state
He served in for the f term OF four years ana at
the expiration of the practice OF law in this city IN
the cap candidate for Congress Inc Ger
ifcate competitor but Mr. Atkinson contested
and was seated. sinceth held no Office
Mr. Atkinson the literature OF the State writ
ing number compiling others His work with his pen and
voice has always circles while Mason he has acheV
ed a wide reputation his work in the order
He has been influential Republicans OF the
State for twenty Congressional and State
Committees with fidelity industry ability lie deserved we'll OF his
party and his with his efforts His wide and varied
experience should make a the Gubenaora
chair