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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
The Great Battle Abbey of the
South.

The New Orleans States says: !:
s'We are pleased to learn that the
work to establish the Confederate
Memorial Association is progressing
in the most satisfactory manner.
The veterans are responding promptly
and literally. Especially is this the
case of the States and cities which
are competing for the location of the
institution. A number of veteran
camps have not waited for subscrip-
ton books, but have appropria ted
sums sufficient to secure members hip
for their entire organizations. The
camps in New York and Washington
city have just taken this action.
While the noble women of the South
needed no inspiration in this great
and patri otic work, yet the eloquent
appeal of General Gordon has re-
suited in increased activity on their
part. They are organizing in the
different States and will make Me
mortal Festival Day the most bril-
liant event of the times. The Sons
of Veterans, and the Daughters of
the Confederacy' are manifesting the
greatest interest in the work, and
will conduce largely to its success.
1t is particularly satisfying to note
that the business men of the South
who were not engaged in the war are
contributing liberally to the move
ment which is so thoroughly and
heartily endorsed by their customers
and correspondents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
Excursion to Washington. D. c.

The B. & o, Railroad Company
has arranged for another ex-
cursions to the National Capital,
from Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Parkers-
burg, Lexington, Hagerstown and
intermediate points along its lines as
far East as Washington Junction,
affording an excellent opportunity
for a mid-winter jaunt to the National
Capital. The date selected is Thurs
day, February 90 The rates are re-
markably low and the time limit
ample enough to allow visitors an
opportunity to visit all the Public
Buildings and Institutions in WASH
ington and make side trips to points
of interest in near vicinity.
We give below a list of stations
showing tire time of trains and rates
- s..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
Numerous portralts embe!lIsh bright and

Numerous portraits embe!lish bright and
chatty paper on "Grand Opera In New York;
in DEMoEHsT's MAeAzIsK for February, and
form a collection well worthy of preservation.
A profuscly illustrated article on "Manxlandi
or The Isle OF MAN. gives much interesting
matter; and in Tea with Du Mauricr in the
Temple one Is introduced tothe distinguished
artist and author az his best. A pathetic story.
ga Romany of the Shows" by Gilbert Parker,
is n gom; Frank Dempster Sherman aud Hattie
Whitney contribute dainty valentine poems;
aud tho Fashion Department Is specially at
tractiye. Everyone who viii take the trouble
to cut out this potice and forward IL, with ten
cents, TO the address below. will receive u
sample copy of DnMoREsT's MAGAZINE, con-
tanning d Pattern Order which entities the
holder to any pattern illustrated In any NUM-
ber of the Magazine published during the last
twelve months, at the uniform price of four
cents each; and frequently over thirty patterns
arc illustrated In one number, thus atoruinB
an almost unlimited variety to select from.
In addition 10 this, the original painting OF
De Longpre's hrysanthemums," valued AZ
II 900, is TO be given TO the person who,
previous TO April /, obtains for DEMoREsT,s 3
MAGAzINE the greatest number OF OF subsert-
bers. DENoRKsT's Is published for 80 year,
by the Demorest Publishing Company, ITO
Fifth Avenue. New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
He Advertised.
The Proof of the Value of Newspaper
Publicity Vas Convincing.
IFrom the San Franclsco Post.l

IFrom the San Francisco Post.1
''Once, when I was publishing a
paper in Seattle, convinced a man
in most emphatic way that it paid
to ADVERTISE said an old journalist.
s.He was a fairly prosperous mer-
chant, and / had tried for long
time TO get him insert an advertise
ment in my paper.
{. 'Oh, it's no use, he would say.
Il never read the advertisements in q
paper, and no one else does. / be-
lieve in advertising, but in a way
that will force itself on the public.
Then it pays. But in a newspaper
-pshawl Everybody who reads a
newspaper lodges the advestising
pages as if they we're poison
"'WelI,' said 1, 'if can convince
you that people do read the advertis-
ing pages of my paper, will you
advertiser
"sOf course I will. I advertise
wherever 1 think it will do any good.
1.-The next day ran the folio wing
line in the lIghtest-faced agate in the
Office and stuck In the most obscure
corner of the paper between couple
of patent medicine ads:
% What is Cohen going to do
about it?'
THE next day so many people
annoyed him by asking what that line
meant that he begged me to explain
the matter in my next issue.
promised to do it if he would let me
write the explanation and stand to
it. He agreed, and wrote:
'''He is going to advertise, OF
course And he did"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
The Old Couple.
% I. ". eREea.

Going down Life's hill together,
This old man and his aged wife
Through the storms and sunny weather,
Through the peace, the toll and strife
winsome girls and boys true-hearted-
Now to men and women grown
From the home -nest have departed,
And these two are left alone.
Years have marked with stealthy fingers
Lines upon her cheeks and brow;
Still charm about her fingers
For the Husband even now.
He, once strong in manly beauty,
old-time power no more can wieid;
Yet she, in her love and duty,
Holds him still her staff and shield.
Youthful love grown sweeter. purer
Through the trials they have met,
Holds their hearts together surer-
Each one trusts and does not fret.
Without fear or timorous shiyer
They await " the niufIied oar"
That shall bear them DER the river
To that strange and distant shore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

One sees in the latest numbers of the Fahior
Magazine published by A Mcdowell & Co, 8
great variety of new ideas. These periodicals
are very attractive and ever increasing In pop-
uiarity. .'La Mode de Paris and "Paris
Album OF FASHIONS cost $3.50 per years sub
Drcssmaker'' is 50 90 per atnum or 80 cents 3
copy; and LA Mode" 81 so year or Is CENTS
a copy. If you are unable to procure either
of these journals from your newEdeaier apply
18th Street, New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
mThe common People, !"

As Abraham Lincoln called them, do not care
TO argue about their aiimeHts- What they
want Is a medicine that viii cure them The
simple. honest statement, f1I know that Hoods
SarsapariIIa cured me-" is the best argument
in favor of this medicine, and this is what
many thousands voluntarily say
Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner pills,
assist digestion, cure headache. 25c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11

There is a movement on foot in
Wayne county to cut that county in
two, naming one part Wilson county,
in honor of Postmaster General
Wilson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
Ex- Senator Camden.

d Visitor 10 Washington Misses Him
From His Former Post of Honor
ia the Senate. d Word -About His
Career as a Democrat.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
Reamer's Howard House
Howard and Baltimore Sts.,
BALTIMORE, MD

To My Old Patrons and he Travelling Public:
Having had very liberal share of the public
patronage during the past five years, felt en-
couraged to release the Howard House for q
term OF years. and have ut great expense re-
furnished and reftted the hotel from top to
bottom. Am better prepared than ever to ac-
commodate the public. My aim Will be to
give first-class Accommodations at 50. 90 per
day Country merchants and commercial
travellers will find it the most centrally located
hotel in the city. Respectfully,
Sept 25, 1894. JAS. REAMEh.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11

Cor cspondtng low rates from
other stations.
Tickets will be good ten days.
For guide to points of interest in
Washington, address nearest B. & o..
Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
ADvERTISING RATES.

One Square q inch or less) to weelss 81 so
Each sub uent Insertion so
One Square. three months.--..-.....-...4 400
One Square, 8 months is................-.. eco
One Square, one ar r.-.-..--.------.---10. 1000
Candidates Announcements--For County
Officers. $500; State OF congressional. Sl0.Cp.
Others st regular Advertising Rates
Obituary Notices exceediI & five lines, 10 cts
per line.
Liberal deductions made for Quarter, Half,
ana Whole Columns, to Annual. Semt-Annuas
and Quarterly Advertisers
No advertisements to be considered by the
month or wear unless specified on the Manu-
script, or previously agreed upon between the
parties.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11

II is big thing to say but nevertheless true,
that q great multitude of people have crowned
Simmons Liver Regulator, the .sKiug of Liver
Medieines- There is nothing ike II Tor
MsIariai Rheunlatism, ChiIIs aud Fever, Con-
situation Bilionsness. Sick Headache, Indiges-
tion and ali troubles arising from \ sluggis b
or diseased liver. Simmon Liver Regulator
is the prevention and cure for these ailments.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
Arlington House,
Garter House.

CHARLES TOWN. WEST VIRGINIA.
-1EII. furnished. Central location. Hack
w free 10 and from depots. Terms $500
PEI Bsr aaii In basement and good livery at the
H9tes s9r ssaIlss s. Isss. VT. CAMERON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11

aasaS lfeaaacI.e l iaa5 h minutes one cent dose.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
TUESDAY MoRNING. FEBRuARY II. $50.

cn4alzs Tows. jsrraasoa coUaTT, W. "a.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-02-11
Plain sewing Wanted

AIRS. KATE MANUEL desires to announce
IEI that she is.prepared to do all kinds of
Plain Sewing. All work entrusted to her viii
he executed neatly promptly and upon reason-
oble terms. Residence on north East alley,
second house below Mrs. Dutton's-
February 9. 1892.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
CALLERS ON M'KlNLEY.
Big Delegations of Veterans and Farmers
Wait Canton.

Big Delegations of Veterans and Farmers
Visit Canton.
CANTON, O., Sept. 1.-THE reception
Of the, old soldiers by the 'Rspubh.
can candidate was most enthusias.
tic The Woman's Relief Corps and
thousands Of Cantonians followed the
parade to the Mckinley home. Every
post in the county and many from adj
joining counties were represented.
Major Mckinley was given an ovation
and was interrupted by cheers at short
intervals. Colonel ]. J. Clark pre-
scented the delegation in stirring
speech.
When the handshaking was reached
there was great rush. The delega-
ton from Somerset, Pa, over 1000,
was approaching. and it was feared
there would not be time for all to get to
Mckinley. The Pennsylvanians had
five bands and many banners and en-
blems. This delegation of farmers
came over $50 miles. State Senator
Norman B. Critchfield made the intro
ductory address. Three times Major
Mckinley began to speak and each
time. was interrupted by cheering, and
when he concluded there was unusual
eagerness to shake his hand.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
ROCKEFELLER RUMOR.
Reported That He Has Bought the Plant
of the johnson Steel Company.

Reported That He Has Bought the Plant
of the johnson Steel Company.
CLEVELAND. Sept. IA rumor is in
circulation here to the effect that Mr..
John D. Rockefeller. the multi-million.
aire, has purchased the great plant Of
the johnson Steel comnanv at Iorain:
but it lacks confirmation. In fact.
President A. J. Moxham. Of the Johhn.
SON company. when communicated with
by telephone, denied the rumor.
Ex- Congressman Tom L. johnson is
at present absent from the city. One
incident that would seem to give some
credence to the rumor is the fact that
Mr.. Rockefeller has, during the past
two days, been driving about the couns
tryfin the vicinity Of Lorain, making
survey Of the lay Of the land about Lor.
ain and Nyria. The building by M.
Rockefeller Of an, immense feet Of Or
carrying vessels on the Great Lakesto
carry from his mines In the Lake Sn.
perior region has led many people to. be.
leve that Mr.. Rockefeller intended
building or acquiring big steel plant
to convert his ore into manufactured
prOducts
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
MINOR ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Ben Butterworth Of Ohio spoke at
st. Paul Tuesday night in the interest
Of the Republican ticket.
The yacht Canada. the winner Of the
international race at Toledo, has been
sold at public auction to George E.
Hamilton of Hamilton, Ont, for %, $50.
- ]. v. Northam g. Co., wholesale and
retail dealers in wines and liquore,
Chicago, with several establishments N
the down town distaict, have been
closed by the sheriff.
General Edwin Wadsworth. for a
number of years commercial agent Of
the Chicago, Burlington and Quinc- !,
and later general agent of the Erie and
Northern Pacific. is dead at the age
Of 70.
The Great Northern's annual report
shows gross earnings of $19,612, 564. 33,
an increase of $3,0S2. 1878 over last
year, and net earnings of $8,749,018.' !,
an increase of $2,OSS, $4,000 over the
previous year.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
Southern Enthusiasm Show
cred Upon Bryan in the
Blue Grass State.
Great Ovation ct Lexington.
10000 People Listening
to His Address. BEG
Was Grand Army Day at Can
ton and Thousands Call
+ on Mckinley

LEXINGTON. KY. Sept, 17.-Kentucky
hospitality and Southern enthusiasm
were showered npon William jennings
Bryan on his trip in the Blue Grass re.
gion. The greatest reception rendered
him in the South was at Lexington.
where he addressed from 5000 to co..
600 people at the fair grounds. A pro.
cession. unique in its character, and
impressive to a large degree. passed be.
fore him as he was on the speakers
stand. The farmers Of the surrounding
counties got into Lexington during the
morning and came in typical Southern
way, travelling the entire distance on
horses. While Mr.. Bryan was address.
ing the. audience the horsemen were
seen entering the gates of the fair
grounds, riding in double file and
carrying
Appropriate Democratic Banners.
It took % minutes for the 10000 people
to file past the nominee and every one
of these tried to Guido his neighbor in
yelling and cheering.
Mr.. Bryan spoke to the farmers and
It was speech intended for farmers.
He told the farmers that those who ap-
piled the name anarchist to the bone
and muscle Of this country were doing
more to overthrow our government
than any anarchist who ever carried q
red flag, and this statement created the
greatest enthusiasm.
On his way from Louisville to Lex.
ington stops were made at La Grange.
Eminence, Versailles and Midway, and
short speeches made at each point. At
Versailles Mr.. Bryan was the guest of
Senator Blackburn.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
Political Side Shown.

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, Sept. Thames II.
Hills, Populist nominee for lieutenant
governor of Missouri, is making a
novel campaign tour of the state. Ac.
companied by three musicians, who will
furnish music at places where he
speaks, Mr.. Hills will travel over the
entire state in covered wagon, max
ing speeches in country districts. Tb !,
party is in st. Joseph, waiting for the
roads to improve.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
silver Controls in Connecticut.

New HAVEN, Conn, Sept. l7.-One
Of the greatest surprises on the eve of
the state Democratic convention was
the announcement that the Democratic
state central committee, which up to
date had been composed of majority
Of gold standard men, had uncondi.
tionally resigned in favor of the Bryan
wing of the p1ty.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17

EI.Y,S :CREAHI BALM Open. and
infiamation heals the sores, protects the mem
brane from colds. restores the sense OF taste
and smell The Balm is applied directly 1Eto
the nostrils, is quicdly absorbed ana gives re-
9 Avn is a sure cure for coughs colds etc
Price of Cream nalm, so cents at Druggists or
by mail vi
ELY BROTHERS, So Warren Street. New YORK.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
LATEST MARKET REPORT,
Milwaukee Grain.
MILWAUKEE,, Sept, Is, /,

Milwaukee Grain.
MILWAUKEE,, Sept. 15 1896.
FLOUR-Steady.
WHEAT-No. 2, $3.50; No. Northern,
$3.50; December, o9Ac.
CORN-No 3, 2lc.
OATS-No. 2 white, 2OHc; No.
white, l711@19Hc.
BARLEY-No 3, s1c. sample on
track, 22H@2SHc.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
RESULTS oNzTHE DIAMOND.
Western League.

Western League.
At Detroit, 8; Minneapolis 6. Second
game, Detroit, O.; Minneapolis, 5.
At Columbus, g. Milwaukee. 5.
At Grand Rapids, 2; ST. Paul, T. Second
game, Grand Rapids, 2; St. Paul, l.
Position of Clubs-Minneapolis 1856, In
dianapolis $685. Detroit .573, St. Paul
$40, Kansas City .o2S, Milwaukee .435
Columbus .344, Grand Rapids 1916.
National League.
At Washington, a; Brooklyn, l.
At Louisville, ID; ST. Louis, IL.
At Cleveland, 6; Chicago, 6.-Called.
Position of Clubs-Baltimore 7OS, Cleve-
land $780, Cincinnati .603, Chicago $780,
Boston $40, Pittsburg .5a5, New York
.492, Philadelphia 49, Brooklyn Ash,
Washington .4S4, ST. Louis 1886, Louis
Vile 2Sl.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
Jones Plurality 81, 900.

LITTLE Rock, Sept. H. - Returns
from g ont of rs counties of the state
give Jones (Dem.) for governor sc, $50 |;
Kennel (Rep), 34,139; Files (Pop.),
1895; Miller (Pro.) ISL. Jones' plu-
rality, 52,451; jones' majority, SS.345.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
AFTER THE WORKlNGMEN.

Chairman Jones Will Establish Labor
Bureau for Political Work.
CHICAGO, Sept. l7.-Chairman Jones
of the Democratic national committee
has perfected arrangements for the es.
Enlistment of labor bureau in COIL
nee6on with the national committee.
1t will be in charge of J. M. Mcbride of
the American Federation Of Labor, who
is also to be made member of Senator
Jones advisory committee. A staff of
speakers will work among the employees
of factories and similar places.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
Congregational Association.

FARIBAULT, Mimi, Sept. 1.-THE
4lst annual meeting Of the General
Congregational Association of Mime
sofa if being held in this city. The
meeting was called to order and opened
with prayer by the Rev. George Ed
mund Soper Of Alexandria, Mimi,
moderator
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
NEARLY FIFTY THOUSAND.
The Republican Plurality in Maine
Breaks All Records.

The Republican Plurality IN Maine
Breaks All Records.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept. 17.-With nearly
100 towns to be heard from the Repub.
lican plurality IN Maine figures up 49,
425 and will probably be $4,000 when
all of the towns are in. The returns
are complete from towns, cities and
plantations in the state and from 10 of
the counties. The 418 towns heard
from give Powers, Republican, 78,940 );
Frank, Democrat, 32,515; Ladd, Prohi.
bition, 2,746; Bateman, Peoples, 1871 !;
Clifford, National, 576. The Republican
vote has exceeded anything ever before
known in Maine, the nearest approach
to it being 70, 401, received by Governor
Burleigh in 1888.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
st. Paul Union stockyards.

SOUTH ST. PAUL, Sept. 10, 1895.
HOGS-Market steady, with last week.
Range of prices, $2.55(93.70
CAYTLE-Market ruled weak Bulk
of cattle receipts were Westerns.
SHEEP-Market still dull Lamb
market dull
Receipts: Hogs, $50; cattle. 800. sheep.
26O: calves Co.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
Duluth Grain.
DULUTH, Sept. Is, 1895

DULUTH, Sept Is, 1895.
WHEAT-Cash No. hard, 59Ac;
No. l Northern, 57Ac; No. 3 Northern,
65H @55Nc; No. 8 spring, 52H@53Ac; re !.
jected, 7ia53c; to arrive, No. l hard.
$3.50; No. l Northern. 675sc: September
No. Northern, 577sc.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

CHICAGO, Sept To- 1895.
HOGS-Market for light hogs a shade
lower; others strong to DC higher.
s2.s5@3S5 for mixed; $250@3.25 for heavy;
$2.60@2.65 for rough.
CATTLE-Market for Westerns weak
to 10c lower. others unchanged.
Sales ranged at $3.10@5.00 for beeves;
81 1O@3.20 for cows and heifers; $3.50
2.95 for Texas steers; 81 70a370 for West
ern steers; $2.60@3.75 for stockers and
feeders
SHEEP-Market dull and weak.
Receipts-Hogs, $1,000; cattle, $500;
sheep, 1000.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
Congratulatine Tom Reed.

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. l7.-Speaker
T. B. Reed has been flooded with con.
gratulations on his unprecedented Pill
rality of l0,546 in the First district.
Among the messages was one from Nc
Kinley.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
MINNEAPOLIS Grain.

MINNEAPoLIs, Sept 15 1895.
WHEAT-Septem closed $3.50, De-
cember $500. On Track-No. hard,
5SAc; No. Northern, t6Ac; No. 2 North
ern, 66Lc.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO, Sept. 10. 1896
CLOSING PRICES.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., $50; October,
5SNc; December, 59Kc; May, 63Xc.
CORN - September, 2011c; October,
20Aa 20Xc; December, 211l@21s1c; May,
24slc.
OATS - September, 15c; October.
1890; December, 1870; May, 20Nc.
PORK = September, $6.675i; October.
N.76; January, $50
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-17

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-03-26

hoodoo of the first water. However
what | started out to say was that
Grosvenor is making himself the
laughing stock of congress by the RI
dlculous claims he is making for
Mckinley. He says that Mckinley
VIII receive 6ao votes on the first bal
lot at the st. Louis convention. which
would be one hundred and sixty odd
more than would be needed to nomi.
nate him. That Mckinley is leading
is certain and that he will win if he
can make a dicker with QUAY and
PIatt is probable. But it is certain
that he is a long ways from having
enough votes in sight at this time to
win upon the first ballot or any other
ballot, and his ability 10 make a trade
with Quay and Platt will depend en-
tirely upon how much strength he can
control without them. If he has
enough to win with the addition of
the votes controlled by Quay and
Platt and will give them as good
terms as Reed has given them, there
is little doubt that he could be the
nominee.