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Hereditary Vice.

Professor Peelman of the University of
Ronn, Germany, has been making a practical
Investigation into the doctrine of heredity
md furnishes some valuable results for the
striv of socloogists. Frau Ada Jurke for
dxty years was a resident of the city of
roloQne and died there about a century ago.
III debaeing vices, and frequently convicted
81 crime was the mother of several children
ind six generations of her posterity, num-
herring altogether S34 persons, can be traced
Professor Peeman located and secured the
Biographies of 100 members of this remark
able family. One hundred and six were of
ilIegitimate birth. 1852 were professional beg
rars and sixty-four of them died in aims
houses; 1S1 women lived lives of open shame.
Tor crime and seven have been executed for
murder Professor Peelman calculates that
II has cost the state an average Of $4,000
4 wear. or a total Of 81 200. .0GO, to care for
the paurers of this remarkable family. to
protect society against them and to punish
heir crimes for 100 years.
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hair. and gives an abundant and glossy
growth Those who are threatened with
approaching badness will be interested
in the following voluntary statement.
made by Alderman S. ]. Green, of Spencer,
Iowa. He writes:
about four months ago, my hair COM
menced falling out so rapidly that I
became alarmed, and being recommended
DR.. Ayers Hair vigor by a druggist, I
resolved to try this preparation. I have
been now using it for three months, and
am much gratihed to find that my hair ha $
ceased falling out and also that hair which
had been turning gray for the past five
years has been restored to its original
color, dark brown. 1t gives me much
pleasure to recommend this dressing."-
S. j. GREEN, Alderman, Spencer, Iowa.
Those who are interested in preserving
and beautifying the hair will do we'll to
send for DR.. Ayers Curebook, story OF
cures told by the cured. This book of 100
pages is sent free, on request, by the J. c,
Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
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LEGEND OF THE MAOi.

The legend of the Wise Men of the
East, or as they are styled in the orr
ginal Greek, "the three Magi," became,
under monkish influence. one Of the
most popular during the mide.e ages.
The Scripture nowhere informs US that
these individuals were kings, or their
number restricted to three. The legend
converts the magi into kings, gives their
names and a minute account of their
stature and the nature Of their
gifts. Melchior, we are thus told. was
king Of Nubie. the smallest man of the
triad, and he gave the Savior a gift
of gold. Balthazar was king Of Chal-
dea, and he offered incense: he was q
man Of ordinary stature. But the third,
Jasper. king of Tarshish. was of high
stature, "a black Ethiope," and he gave
myrrh. All came with many rich or
naments belonging to kings array, and
! with a multitude of people to do hom-
age to the Savior, then a little child IS
days old"
I The barbaric pomp involved in this
legend made 1t a favorite with artists
during the middle ages The picture of
The Offering of the Magi," which we
publish. is from a circular plate Of sill
yer chased in high relief and partly
gilt, which is supposed to have formed
! the center of morse or large brooch,
used to fasten the decorated cope Of an
ecclesiastic in the latter part of the
! fourteenth century.
The Empress Helena. mother Of Con-
stantine the Great, found what she cCn-
sidered the burial place OF the three
kings, and their remains were removed
to Constantinople and inferred In the
church of St. Sophia. Later they were
removed to the Cathedral of Milan, and
in the twelfth century to Cologne, where
they still lie, in magnificent reliquary,
enriched with gems and enamels These
relics are enveloped in velvet and dec
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HOW TO WASH wIrH zAss.


Any WsDan. With Little Ezperisnsss
Cas- Wash 0armsnts enthusiastically.
That the family washing cannot b. sAti..
fActorily done with = scant supply Of hard
water and inferior soap II fact mot A.
Ways understood by housekeepers, yet
these inconveniences are the cause Of yel-
low clothes, and faded garments Strong
lye soap made in the home kitchens, may
have answered for the use of our grand
mothers, and the cheap laundry soap found
In the village stores half q century ago was
thought good enough for women who had
learned to make hard rubbing do the work
which good soap should have done. But in
this age Of progress labor-saving appli-
ances are used by intelligent women, and
IN NO place do they count for more than in
the laundry. After asserting the clothes,
put the linens in q tub nearly full OF hot
water, and rub them with Ivory Soap, a.
each piece is washed, it should be wrung
out, and placed in . clean tub When all
are washed pour boiling water over, and
let stand until cool, then rinse, and starch
the clothes After the linens are washed,
the white wearing clothes should be washed
in the same way. then the colored garments
taken through fresh suds nsed, starched,
and hung on the line. When dry each
piece should be taken from the line, shaken
out, sprinkled, folded and laid in a basket
until morning, when they should be care
fully ironed ELIZA r.. PARKER.
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Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease Ca
tArrh is a blood or constitutional dis
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure H. taken internally. and acts direct
y on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not q Quack med
icfne. 1t was prescribed by one Of the
best physicians in this country for years.
eno 70 regular prescription 1t is com
posed Of the best tonics known. combin-
"a with the best blood purifiers. acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The
ents is what produces such wonderful re-
suits in curing Catarrh. Send for testf-
montals, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
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CAUSE FOR ALARM.
How badness begins.
How to prevent it.

Every person. male or female, shrinks
from badness. 1t adds to the appearance
81 age and is a serious discomfort. The
cases are rare when the falling out of the
hair may not be stopped, and a new and
healthy growth of the hair promoted. The
hair grows in the scalp like a plant in the
soil. If a plant fourishes, it must have
constant attention; it must be watered
re0uiar1y and find its food in the soil
vhere il is rooted. It's so with the hair
Neglect is usually the beginning of bald
ness. Dandruf is allowed to thicken on
the scalp. The hair begins to loosen. The
scaip loses its vitality. The hair. insult
6cientiy nourished. begins to fade and to
fall. The instant need in such a case is
some practical preparation which, sup
piying the needed nourishment to the
scalp, will feed the hair, give it strength.
and so produce a strong and healthy
growth All this is done by DR.. Ayers
Hair vigor, the most practical and valua-
HE preparation for the hair that can be
obtained. 1t tones up the scalp, does away
with dandruff, stops the hair from falling,
restores the original color to gray or faded
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The Pursuit of Happiness.

When the Declaration of Independence as
serted mans right to this. it enunciated an
immortal truth. The bilious sufferer is on
The road to happiness when he begins to
lake Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. the most
pficacious regulator of the liver in exist
enee. Equally reliable is It In chills and
kidney trouble and nervousness. Use it reg
ularly and not at odd intervals.
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The Levy & Levin Mercantile Co..
10th and Larimer SITS. Denver, carry
the finest line of Pure Wines and Liq-
uors for Medicinal and Family use, in
the state. When in need of straight
goods in their line. it will pay you to
order from them. Send for price list.
Prices are reasonable and mail orders
promptly attended to.
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Hast thou filled sad places
With loves carolling?
Christmas bells are ringing,
Heart, what gift of thine
Marks the days sweet meaning
Purposes divine?
How dost tell the story
OF the heavenly birth
With its streaming glory
Filling all the earth?
Christmas bells are ringing
Ringing joyfully.
Heart, a holy helper
Thou thyself must be;
Thou must follow, follow
Him who is the way
Be loves advent angel
! Bringing Christmas Day.
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Exerybodx says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic the most wonder
full medical discovery of the age, pleasant and
refreshing to the TASTE act gently and positively
On the kidneys, liver and bowels. cleansing the
entire system. dispel colds cure headache,
fever habitual constipation and biliousness
Please buy and try box of C. c. c. to-day; 10,
.. 50 cent. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all
dru0uists
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.'What is a good opening. Uncle Solomon
sition as housekeeper for widower."
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OFFERING OF THE MAGIs.

GRATED with embroidery and jewels, 20
that only the upper part of each skull ID
seen.
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Denver Directory.
HARNESS.

T. Tss ds.sos ss.. Ss:. e..
sssecSins. sSs s1s; saow:&
double team es
ness'.,with,hb brsccs,- 80
for S15i elS aA2ssss
$3.50. Do aot -
deceived by wofSt.
less imitatfcne e1s
order direct h9o
price. Ir. ..G,,snss,lcgwrsss
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ssScience has discovered that the human
body possesses the qualities of locomotive
engine" .-Of course; my husband is always
either colliding with somebody or jumping
the track
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As the small boy skates he suffers;
1t breeds anguish in his soul
That he has to get. home early
Just to take In coal.
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Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life. nerve and vigor. take No-To-
Bac the wonder-worSer, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC. or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
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s'Why has Splasher named his picture
British DEER" ''He was afraid some one
would say that American deer don't have
legs like those Of his deer"
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"what is the problem of the far East?'
| SIT is the question to how many oriental
rugs Americans will buy"
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Gold remains at discount in Dawson
City. with heavy premium on canned
goods.
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.sWhat is a snobT' HE is man in good
society who lives in perpetual fear lest he
shall run against somebody who knows
him
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''The boss doesn't seem quite himself to;
day." Eyes. he's all right; just now asked
him for raise in salary and didn't get it, -
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
- Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Ali
druggists refund the money II it fails to cure 25c
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ASTHMA can b quiz 4 , crrsd by DIR. Taft's
Astnmalens. All sufferers from this distressing
complaint should write to Taft Bros, Elm ST.,
rochester. N. Y. for saupe bot ~ sent absOtuf ely
nee on receipt of address. They reliable
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ANY new features in Uncle Toms Cabin
this yearT' 'Yes; death-beds are done
away with; everybody in the play Is cured
Oy taking POOdler's patent germ DESTROYER.
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"Wilks Is organizing a new humane so
GGety What IL. it to be called' 1.-THE
Unclehood of Man"
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To Cure Constipation Forever.
If c. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
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II. = Is. Cough Drops Cure. All dealer
Bowman a Burleson, Denver.
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Was 1t a quiet wedding?' '.Of course.
You didn't expect they would quarrel right
before the preacher. did you?"
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what engaging manners Billinger has!
YES; and he's a married man
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Why not?" When the baby has Group she
always cures him before the doctor gets
The silver lance., 1897-12-17

Star Tobacco is the leading brand of
the world, because it is the best.
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No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong blood pure. Soc. 81. All druggists.
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Does your worry you by contracting
debts" He doesn't contract debts-he ex-
pands them"
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illS Lsrimer street. Denver. Colombo.
GOODS SENT FOR EXAMINATIONS.
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Smoke sledge Cigarettes. 20 for cts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03

stitutlons to which he contributed. His
check-book alone. perhaps. can disclose
the record Of these. ] know that MS
contributions to help Confederate sol
diers alone would amount to many thou
sands Of dollars.
We have known of other men In Rich
mond who were both enterprising and
philosophical and who contributed or
their time. talents. and abilities for the
Improvement of the city. But we can
recall the name of no man who COM
bined both the will and the ability that
lie possessed, and who has contributed
of his substance so freely, so unselhshly.
80 charitably. and with, apparently. ian
eye single to the advancement OF the
public veal as did Major Ginter. He
is, ! believe. the only man among us
whose enterprising and public spirit have
been exhibited to such marked degree
as to find recognition in the annual adj
dresses of several OF the presidents OF
the Chamber OF Commerce. and In doing
this these officers were simply voicing
the sense of our whole people. The
death OF such citizen Is pubic
calamity. GEORGE l.. CHRISTIAN.
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with cultivated men. made him close
student and completely covered up tho
deficiency caused by the meagre adj
vantages Of study afforded him In his
boyhood. Major Ginter was well ac-
quainted with four languages, speaking
French huently and reading German and
Italian with ease, and his library con-
tains many valuable books In these, ana
In the Spanish tongue. He had rare
faculty for making and keeping friends,
and he numbered among his intimates
men Of literary eminence and artistic
genius. Many OF them he helped In time
Of need and was always ready TO SYM
pathize with them In their ambitions or
their dsappointments.
A noted example OF his generosity In
this particular was friend who lived
in one OF the near by counties. This gem
tleman was an eminent scholar and was
possessed OF a large collection OF valu-
able books, the fruit of many years
of diligent research. Towards the END
OF his career he wrote to Major Ginter,
who was close personal friend, that
his affairs had become so embarrassed
that he feared he would be compelled TO
sacrifice his library. Major Ginter,
offered. In order to preserve to his friend
the use Of his books. to buy them, and
he gave him 500 year during the re-
mainder OF his life. allowing him, at the
Same time, to enjoy the use or the
library.
Another library that Major Ginter ac-
quired and Incorporated with his own
was that Of Mr.. Thomas VIM. the noted
ornithologist. His collection OF brlc-a-
brac was also very choice.
AN EXTENSIVE TRAVELLER.
Major Ginter had travelled twice round
ths world, and was a well known
character on the European Continent,
which he visited frequently. He said
he knew London as well as he did Rich
inond. His first visit TO the great metro
polls was undertaken when he was only
"A years old. and when he went into
business here as a dealer in white goods
and woollens he used to visit Ireland
and Saxony every year to make his pur-
chaser Since the war he had been
abroad eight times. and about eight
years ago he visited Australia.
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sands at liberal wages. He was always
ready to assist the deserving In oil walks
OF life. To know legitimate want ex-
listed was sufficient for him TO act.
1t is to him we owe our magnificent
hotel, the jefferson. There is no moro
perfectly appointed hotel In tho country.
But his greatest blessing 20 Richmond
was the conversion Of that dreary north
we.-s section OF our town Into beautifui
suburb, which VIII ever remain az evi-
dencs OF his great liberality, his broad
views, his farsighted wisdom. and adj
mirable taste.
A great industry, fine hotel. and
beautiful suburb remain. but the master
spirit. which 80 successfully conceived.
planned. and executed has passed away
and tho great loss is felt In the hearts
OF all who knew him.
JOHN p. BRANCH.
Was n Wise Counsellor.
Major Lewis Ginter was so broad
minded and liberal that he was brought
into sympathetic touch with nearly
every phase OF Richmond life. There
was never any movement inaugursted
for the good OF Richmond that did not
meet with his cordial support. and IL
was not strange, therefore, that | found
in him an ardent party man, who was
ready whenever occasion required to give
generously Of his means for the support
OF the Democratic party. I never APP
pealed TO him in vain. and IL was
great pleasure to have one OF those talks
which he always delighted 10 have over
the political situation In the State and
country. He was as wise In counsel as
he was liberal in giving. and shall
miss him In my conduct Of political cam
palgns quite as much by the absence OF
his sound advice as by the contributions
which no was wont TO make. Tho
Democracy OF Virginia never had a truor
friend or a more steadfast supporter
than Major Lewis Ginter.
j. TAYLOR ELLYSON.
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CAPE CHARLES.
A Big Bnrge-Shipmeuts OF sweets
Potatoes.


CAPE CHARLES, VA. October D.
Special -Rev. Thomas Dixon, Jr.. who
has resided here Tor The last three years,
has moved his family to New York. and
advertises his residence here and othei
property, including his naphtha launch.
for sale. Mr.. Dixon had contemplated
the change for some time, on account
of the great inconvenience he met with
in looking after his church and other
interests in New York.
The new barge Of the New York, Phila-
delpha, and Norfolk railroad, which was
launched at the Crescent ship-yards.
Elizabeth, n, j.. last Saturday morning.
arrived here yesterday afternoon. Tho
barge was first taken TO Norfolk. whers
it was loaded with cars for her trial trip
across the bay. She carries thirty cars
and is built almost entirely OF Steel
equipped with steam stearing gear al
both ends, to avoid the necessity q
turning and is one Of the largest freight
barges ever built. Among those who cana
over on the barge were Mr.. r. u. Cooke,
general freight and passenger agent OK
the New York. Philadelphia and Norfolk
railroad; Mr. G. A. Mckinney, SUPERVISOR
Captain Saley. OF the Crescent ship-yard:
and Mr.. Walker. Of the motive-power
department of the Pennsylvania railroad.
The sweet-potato shipments from this
section during the month OF september
exceed those for the corresponding month
of last year by 1i7 cars. In ono train
few days ago seventy-five cars OF pota-
toes were delivered TO the Pennsylvania
railroad at Delmar, all OF which were
picked up along the line OF the New York.
Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad by ono
crew
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TERRIBLE CRIME AT ANTWERP.
Be1l-Ringer Steals and Hangs q
Child Through Vengeance.

ANTWERP. BELGIUM. October D.
This city is greatly stirred by the soIu-
ton of a mystery which for some months
past has baffied the police and people. A
bell-rlnger OF ST. Paurs church, named
Nuyens, vowed vengeance against a man
named Derollus and his wife for soma
supposed injury, and a few months ago
stole their 4-year-old child. after which
he wrote its parents, saying they would
never see the child alive again. All ef-
forts TO trace the bell-ringer and child
failed. A fortnight ago the finding OF
the body Of the bell-ringer in the Brus-
sells canal revived interest I'm the. mys-
terry. Last evening the body OF the child
was found hanging in the vaults OF 81.
Paul's church.
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WILL LIVE IN OUR MEMORY.
Enduring Monuments He Has Left
In and Around the City.

Few names have been so often on the
lips Of our Richmond people as that Of
Lewis Ginter; few men have so frequently
been the topic OF conversation, and few
will be remembered longer. not only be-
cause OF personal worth, but on account
OF the enduring monuments he has left
by. which he will be held In long-coR-
tlnued recollection.
These visible monuments OF his regard
for the public good, appealing as they do
TO the eyes of all who are interested In
the prosperity OF Richmond and In the
adcrnment OF its environs, will ensure for
hin! a permanent place in the grateful
apr recitation OF its inhabitants.
II cannot be forgotten that Richmond,
one OF the Oldest cities In the Common
wealth, was surrounded with the most
unsightly suburbs until Major Ginter
undertook the task of making them at
tractiye. There were few handsome resi-
dences beyond the corporate limits. and
no smooth roads for riding and driving.
and not solitary park where shade
trees and grassy lawns ana pleasant re-
treats furnished places for popular re-
sort. 1t used TO be said that almost the
only decent drive over which a stranger
could be conducted was for a mile or two
on the Grove road, or along a shorter
and rougher road. ending In a cemetery.
A CHANGE HAS BEEN WROUGHT.
Since that day the change has been
so great that few cities have such admi-
rably constructed bouieyards, planted
with double rows OF trees and leading
to grounds where the toillng multitude
may escape the confinement and grind
OF city life and find rest and recreation.
But these improvements have done
more than beautify the city. They have
afforded employment to thousands of In
dustrious laborers and enhanced the
value Of the lands contiguous to them.
These judicious expenditures Of money
have also had the happy effect OF in
ducing others to undertake enterprises
from which all classes In the community
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caontv, no found that the army W.
49,, sho,, az food. and selected m1lo'
fsfnter ana gent him forward pro,sS
{ 81 NJ a nu,o6er OF Blaok-Hofsc SsN".,y,
- 80 sha city 20 send fooo 10 NV
s,oou~. Tho people were almost w.,
ont meat and bread. the fanhees IA
stolen nearly everything hele"s 10
they horses sufficient TO carry W. ~,
s,e food they had to me r ana
6stchea nm their ox-carts, however an'
"-..sss~, ,hssr meat houses and store
$500 info them. and Major Ginter leo
49,, hsck 10 the column as u passed
So fseneral Jackson thanked Mayu'
s:,nt.r that night for his wonderfui EN-,
s.~.c, ana recognized that both No ana
~ ..a,,',Ie ~ salem mad done good ser
80. "a ,he Confederate cause that DAY.
ror wears. whenever any members VI
the ola Georgia Brigade came 10 itlcn-
Ynond. they we're entertained Dy M"Joi
.ssn,cr and renewed their old army sc-
.,,,sinsanceship With tho gallant Major
xith expressions OF great enthusiasm
and love for him.
ONE OF THE SPARTAN BAND.
ua was an incorruptlbe patriot. The
gold of Croesus could not buy. the honors
OF the Caesars could not seduce him. Ills
heart waI welded 20 his principles as
the sheet anchor 10 tne lOch, hOr COnio
the Widest storm that ever swept the
waves OF the Political sea break up his
moorings He was an uncompromising
Democrat, and asserted his Democracy
when IL meant almost social ostracisin.
lie was a true Jeffersonian Democrat.
and a member Of that notorious spartan
Rad" which included also Editor
Richie. OF the Enquirer: Dr. Broken
borough. DIR. Hoge. and a very rev such
well known names as Glazebrook, dooch,
and Greenhow. He was most ardent
admlrer OF Thomas Jefferson. ana was
possibly the best read man In JEFFERSON
ian literature in this country. he was
able 20 repeat. verbatim, many OF MS
,neechas- and his deep-rooted adm!ra-
t;op for the man led him TO call the hotei
ne built here by his name. The spar
tan Band" which opposed me
WING party OF those days, could
only muster 800 votes, and was made UP
for the most part. Of men in the lower
walks OF life.