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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
TIE FUTURE IS BRIGHT.
sEcRtrxRf oso. sf,s fns Moxkr
oUtsrfoS fs nor FORGOTTEN
Aud That Congress is working zeaiou-iy
and Ia Good Faith TO Pass tho
Tarim Measure.

CINCINNATI o.. May 2S.-The crown
Ing event OF The visit OF eastern and
western commercial clubs who have been
here for the past two days was the ban.
qDct tonight az the Clifton Mansion Of
Aiexondcf Mcdonald who was host Tor
The Cincinnati Club Owing to the ne
cesaty OF midnight departure OF the
BOSTON guests the dinner was served
carly. Among Tho speakers was Secre-
tary OF the Treasury Gage. who was
given voiciferous welcome. lie said.
IT IL q very great pleasure 20 respond
10 the kind expressions Just made.
TARIFF AND FINANCE.
As have observed and listened to the
words passing fror lip to Zip among the
members of the Commercial Clubs gath
cred here l discover two particular
themes which have a first place In Che
thoughts OF all These two themes are
tis tafim and the pubic fnances. Upon
the settlement of these two questions, en-
terprisc waits and industry ianguishes.
Over Atty times have been asked when
viii The tariff discussions end, and the
measures proposed receive the final vote
which will formulate the measure into
laws
HONEST MONEY.
.'T make these remarks. not 10 defend
a body for whom ] hold no commission
10 speak. but to correct in one direction
II ! may, the operation OF an Injurious
sentiment, a sentiment which is sowing
evil seeds In many directions 1t Is di-
Viding classes. destroying unity and breed
ing hatreds. The one word for that SEN
timent is "distrust." Faith and courage
;ear 70 eonsn.~ md vlct )ry disirpst
paralyzes and destroys. AS TO the fnan-
clal question TO which ! have already re-
ferred. I must content myself with few
words. I am glad that they may be
words Of assurance.
II any OF you harbor the suspicion that
the administration but just now INSTALL
cd into tho responsibilities Of high Office,
has forgotten, or is likely TO forget, the
mandate OF the people. whose voice IN
behalf OF honest money aud sound
finances rang out loud and clear n NV
cmber last put that suspicion aside. II Is
unjust and unfounded IN good time
and In proper order the affirmative evil
dences OF my declaration viii appear. In
the memantime my friends DO your part
10 help those charged with legislative ard
administrative duties. DO not let the in
ertla engendered by fear and 6istrust
creep over you. We have been passing
through a period of great trial and nobly
we have endured the strain.
THE FUTURE BRIGHT.
The future Is not dark with forbodings.
IT IS illuminated with national hope. The
revival Of industry is near and with the
establishment OF a revenue law sufficient
TO bring into the treasury an amount Ede
quate TO meet the reasonable needs OF cur
government and with the establishment
OF our finances on a sound ana enduring
basis. nothing now foreseen can delay
the recovery Of past losses and the inau-
Duration OF a new forward movement
along the lines o. material advancement
and social progress which we may hum
bly, trust Is In the benevolent mind OF
God 10 bestow upon the american peo-
pie"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29

BALTIMORE. May "a traffic agree.
ment mas been maze between the Mer-
chants ana Miners Transportation Com
pany and the Oceln Steamship Comnan~
of New York, by which considerable ton
mage will be diverted to Baltimor, for
shipment to Southern points. Under this
agreement tho Ocean Steamship Com
pany will Withdraw its line from Phil
adelphia to Savannah and the business
heretofore sent over this route viii be
divided between the ocean Company 5
line at New York and thes Merchants
anand Miners line out of Baltimore. All
freight which it is more convenient TO
send from Baltimore TO Savannah v -
come TO this port. while that in easier
reach OF New York will go to that city
for shipment via the Ocean line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
strike stu On.

NEW YORK. May 2s.-The hopes OF a
speedy victory in the tailors' strike re-
ceived setback yesterday. The coptraq-
tors declared that they would not give In.
even II the manufacturers did. when
the strike began" said Meyer Schoenfeld.
I'VE set about winning over the manu-
facturers. They employ the contractors
and they mean well by these starving
workmen. Now the contractors propose
TO take for themselves all the advance
that the manufacturers are willing 10 al
low. The hardest fight is yet 20 come"
The executive board Of clothing con-
tractors has issued a statement declaring
that the strike was called simply for the
purpose Of advancing the conditions Of
certain leaders and not TO improve the
condition OF the workers. The strike. II Is
contended. Is aimed only against the con-
tractors and the latter VIII defend their
rights.
In all. about forty manufacturers have
signed the strikers agreement and plyen
bonds TO hold the contractors to II.
These manufacturers employ eighty con
tractors. who give work TO about four
thousand persons
Ii was eviction day IN fifth district
court Justice Goldfogle found nifty
cases and roomful OF despairiag n'tn
and weeping women awaiting his iude-
ment. lie fatty refused 70 turn out any
body at once. but gaye three days grace
10 an TO some landlords be made per-
sonal appeals for delay.
Nearly 81 the garment makers OF
Newark on strike have returned 20
work. Their demands have been strced
10 by the contractors. The strike nay
~ called OF tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29

NEW YORK. May 2S-The intercolle-
giate Athletic Association egan its twen-
ty-sccond Held aud track events at Berkc-
ly oval this afternoon. There vas very
small attendance Of spectators but as
only trial neats are run of on the open
Ing day a large attendance was not looked
for by the management.
Eleven OF the universities and colleges
from which representatives came qualified
ore or more men in the several events
Yale has twenty-one men standing who
will contest i'm the semi-finais and finals
to-morrows. and has at least one man at
event Harvard will also lie. represented
In every event tomorrow, as she Eas
sixteen men who qualified. The Universe
ty of Pennsylvania had seventeen repre-
sentatives who qualified. and the only
event In which they failed was the pole
vault. Out OF q team OF eleven athletes
ten of the Princeton Tigers ran well up.
and are entitled 10 run again tomorrow.
Columbia men were we'll up In the short
sprints and high Jump. while Georgetown
College II almost sure to be accredited
with the 100 and 220-yard dashes, as there
seems TO be no doubt at all that Wefers,
barring accidents. Will win both easily.
Casteburk. of Boston University, will
undoubtedly win the quarter-mile dash,
and Boston has q look-in for the shot-put,
as Hughes may score one or points TO-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29

WASHINGTON, May 2s-The gunboats
Wilmington and Helena have been or
dered TO patrol duty on the Florida coast
as Il measure of economy by the Navy
department. The department was using
the two revenue cutters Boutwell, and
Colfax when il was found that 1t would
DC chargeable with expensive repairs that
were needed by both cutters. Thereupon
the cutters were speedily returned TO the
Treasury Department and the two new
gunboats assigned to patrol duty
The Texas has been ordered 10 Newpor
News on June It'll. TO he present at the
meeting OF the Association OF Engineer
at Old Point. the Richmond Locomotive
and Machine Works. which built the ship
-neines. desiring to exhibit them to the
engineers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
Sold rs and Students

COLUMBIA, S. c., May 2s-While two
companies or local militia were standing
their annual inspection on the athleti,
grounds OF the South Carolina Colleg,
mere this afternoon a foul ball hit By g
student engaged I'm game of baseball M
the other end OF the grounds struck tn
morse OF Major b. r. Evans an officer or
Acknowledgement Watts STAFF. The mil
ia mad only been given permission Il
use falt OF the grounds but G neral Watt
immediately requested the ball PLAYERS IL
WITHDRAW until the troops could march
ast ~ quitting the field. This the sta
gents refused TO do. and the police declin
ing TO interfere. General Watts orderet
the troops 10 advance. The students re-
sisted and some breaking through the
me q general riot followed. I'm the cour-
OF which policeman was knocked sense
IS ana student named Mot Oh i.sr hf
mead crushed, from the effects of which
ne may die. Professor Of History
Means David Interfering. was Knocked
down by student
ite loioe powcrless. the facult,
Ilnally quieted the students, and he soil
cries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
THECIIY0F PETERSBURG
the SHIFT err N COrrOS MILLS
WILL CONTINUE.
Miss Frances Leigh Starr Exhibits the Con-
tents OF Her Aibun-Troubts In Gesr
ting Open "a Savings Vault.

PETERSBURG, VA, May S.-Speclai-
Mr. w. brydOn Tenant, VINO mas peeh
appointed receiver OF the swirl CrCek
Cotton Mills, said to-day that the mills
would commune 10 run uiiuer ms nan"se-
ment as receiver, and That II was CA
pected WITHIN the next Two or three
months 10 reorganlze the company ana
pay OF the entire Indebtedness Oh the
mills.
Hail to-right unoer the management OF
the Young Ladies Missionary Society OF
Washington Street NJ. h.. church. Miss
Frances Leigh Starr, Of Richmond. TOOK
a leading part In the entertainment.
She appeared as Mrs. Almira Peace anu
exhibited the contents of an old tamiiy
album. She fairly captiyated the audi
ence.
VAULT DOOR OUT OF FIX.
To-day much diIiiculty was experienced
in getting into the vault or the PETERS
burg savings and Insurance Company.
The combination Of one OF the inner doors
of the vault had cotton out OF oider ana
a pin of one of the bolts had fallen out
An experienced workman was sent Ior
who after working for several hours sue
ceeded In opening the door.
A negro was s..ot at this morning about
o'clock by Mr. Robert Read, who re-
sided In Prince George county: Inc ne
gro was stealing corn from Mr. Read
barn. 1t is not known whether or not the
lOdQ lOOk eject. DO bOl away
a CYCLE RUN.
The Cockade City Cycle Club will have
a run tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Messrs. Jonn II. Rodgers, James n.
Quick, and Charles Leonard. prominent
business men of Petersburg. are contem-
plating leaving here the latter part of
June for Europe, TO be gone for several
weeks.
A large party was given down the APP
pomattox river as far as City Point yes
terday afternoon. by Mrs. Carter r.
Bishop, in honor of Miss Nina Randolph.
of Richmond. The party consisted of Miss
Randolph. with Mr.. John Hall, Miss
Catherine Mann. with Mr.. Hamilton Sea-
bury. Miss Bessie Cooke with Mr.. Hill
Beasley Miss Mamie Spicer, with Mr..
Robert Budd-Stags: Messrs. Robert
Martin. Andrew Allen, Dan Dunlop, and
Carter Y. Bishop. Chaperone: Mrs. II.
c. Cooke. and Mrs. Carter r. Bishop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-Special.-All
or the delegates who attended the con.
Vention Of the representatives, Of tire TO
bacco interests. which assembled here o..
Wednesday have returned home except
Chairman Weisinger. OF Louisville. an.
one or two memters Of the Steering Com
mittee. who will remain here. TO look after
the interests of the tobacco men.
senator Daniel. of Virginia who was
mainly instrumental IN the preservation
or the present rate of taxation during IN.
preparation Of the Nelson bill. is stout,
opposed TO any interference whatever
with the tax at this time He has seer
senator Jones. who will have charge of
the minority representation In the Sen
ate aud other senators whose cOnstitu
ents would lie affected iva change witt
view OF effectine an Qrganized offor
against the proposed change
The published statements that one OF
TWO Republican senator's have announced
their intention of resisting the effort Of
their party 10 increase the tax on 10
Dacco, Is causing some comment i'm Re.
publican legislative circles. and il is pre
dicted that the aid Of the Republican
caucus will be invoked TO compel thos,
senator's to vote with the majority of
their party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29

by one member of the board to reduce
the salaries of the county officers, and
retrench generally In expenses. Two
voted for and two against the proposition.
The County Judge broke the tie by decid-
ing that there was no necessity for a
reduction.
Since that time there has been the
two parties-one opposing every expendi-
ture. and the other favoring what was
considered to be needed expenditures.
The Clerks Office was altered and i'm
proved at a cost Of about $500. Recently
new iron bridge was ordered. The
county levy for all purposes in 1884 was
l6 2-3 cents on the 500 of valuation; now
1t Is IS 1-3 cents.
The old Supervisors were all candidates
for reelection. and were successful. 1t
proves that the people are In favor OF
paying their officers good salaries, and
1t also proves that the people OF this
county are not In Strengthened circum-
stances. and the cry Of over-burdening
taxation Is hoax in this county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29

CHASE CITY, VA, May 2S.-Special.-
At this precinct only about one-thlrd OF
usual vote polled. For convention, 81;
against, ia. No opposition for district
officers.
The corporation election was very ami
mated. Every vote in the town was cast.
The principal conkst was for Council
men, and sergeant The following were
elected: Mayor. John T. Hughes; Council
men. Thomas ID. Jeffress, Norman H.
Williams. William A Brooks. Rankin l..
Harvey, George b.. Robinson and w. Hen
~ Pettus. Sergeant. Thomas ]. Taylor.
No opposition for Mayor. Above Coun-
ell chosen by II majority over sergeant,
viz, majority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
DuHy's Pure
Malt Whiskey

1t takes away tired, languid feel
ings, overcomes exhaustion and
cures debility. 1t makes rich,
pure blood, quickens the circula-
ton and soothes irritable nerves.
1t increases the power to assimi-
late food, prevents indigestion and
nourishes the whole body. Its
effects are speedily shown i'll i'm
proved looks and better health.
Tell your druggist or grocer you
will have only Duffy's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
Party Lines Not DrnMn.

NEW RIVER, VA, May Especial
In Dublin district yesterday c. r. St
Clair (Dem) was elected Supervisor
over Jake Anderson, (Rep) by ZIG ma
jority.
r. G. Morgan Dem) for Road Can
missioner is elected over J. ID. Fnrrow,
(Rep) by I07 majority fif tff Ha.
j. H. Cecil. J. w. Bocock and II. j.
Moses We're elected magistrates in this
district. r. o. Ratcliff was elected con
stable over Amos Akers Only three
votes were cast for convention and Jos
against tine convention at this precinct.
Party lines were not drawn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
CrrrnylIie County.

EMpoEfA VA, Nav B.--SDecial.-
Considerable interest was manifested IN
tn, election for Supervisors in Green's
Vile county.
The result as TO Supervisors was as
follows;
In Hicksford district. =. B, Rainey.
Esq; in Zion. Walter Ford. Esq. and
In Belheld. w. NJ. Powell. Esq. only one
OF tina present Board being reelected
The vote against q Constitutional Con-
vention was overwhelming.
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The Vote IMP in.r George.

PETERSBURG. VA. May Especial.
The vote in Prince George county yes
terday for supervisors resulted as fol-
Jews: Brandon District, John p. Wilcox.
Republican majority over w. b. Baird,
DemocraD H. Blackwater District. j.
+. johnson. Republican, 8. Templeton
District W. 3. Daniel Democrat ma
jority over A. +. Young, Independent
Democrat 100. Rives District. A. r..
Hibbs, DemocraO 40, no opposition.
Bland District, W. II. Taylor. s.. no o2-
position.
The county gives small majority
against Constitutional Convention.
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So 100000.

The addition of 81" to the above
row of ciphers makes them repre-
sent $40, 900. ooo-tcn million dol
larsl Just one figure transforms
nothing into something.
Weak, WORKOUT men and wo-
men need only one thing to make
them healthy and vigorous-that
is, strength. When the system is
run down from any cause nothing
so quickly restores lost strength as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29

LONDON. May 2s.-The morning Posts
correspondent at Constantinople says:
To-day (Friday) the embassies re-
ceived word from their respective min.
listers at Athens that the position of the
Greek royal family is now critical.
King George is practically barricaded IN
the palace. and 1t IS reported that he Is
making his preparations TO leave Athens
in order to evade the fury Of the popu-
lace. The relations between the KING
and NJ. Rail-, the Premier. are very
much strained and the general situation
is extremely serious"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29

THE wo,f of the Crane Jury-An Exciting
eNiNnl


BEDFoiD CITY, VA. May 2s-spe-
rlai.-Sof,} apprehension was felt by
Democrats f'cre that two negro candi-
Gates. one ri Magistrate and for Overseer
Of the p<.,r would lie elected IN yester-
DAVIS eiecfto,s, but they were both turned
down BY big moJori'les' tneir candidacy
haviog ra1,ealout a larger vote than IS
,,spa,lv no,,e6 l an election OF this kind
Tho Grand f,,r-,, allied to find true bin
aea,oat walter sHcker, who was charged
with rnaIi.sons ,v .ca}lng Walter Carr dur
ing a fight some fsnn back
Percy Hill. the oeyrc VINO resisted eVic-
ton from q freight Pam ana shot AT
Conductor Blankenship ana was IN turn
fred upon by the condetor ana snot IN
the back, has been ind Tea ior attempt
to kill The case agaipt the cohuu0'of
was dismissed.
The protracted meeting. fonuuctec io'
the past ten days By Rev. ,, W. hypes'
closed Tuesday night.
u is probable that no religious meeting
ever held here has had such 1iaglc Ell
feet upon people. During the ehtl'e
course Of the meeting crowds sTarmed
in from the country. and the i?terest
never tagged for a single day. but on the
contrary reached the highest pitch on the
closing night. when the meeting held
until long after midnight, with a large
portion of the audience I'm high state OF
excitement throughout
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29

WASHINGTON. May 2s.-The follow
ing fourth-class postmasters were APP
pointed to-day for Virginia:
, Bent Mountain, NJ. l.. Pickett, Cave
Spring. Nathan Chapman; Granite. J.
Johnson: Hollins. r. T. Goodman; Mauer-
town, c. L. Swartz Nutbush. +.
McCraw; Pilot. w. T. PAYNE; Quicks-
burg. j. d. Williams: Randolph, w. ".
vesf: Rernhlican Grove. w II. Wor-
sham: Saint Luke, Alexander Barton.
Eye River Depot. ]. A. Hudson; Wise, VI
1 DofsOn.
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York Comfy.

OAK TREE. VA, May 2S.-Special.--
The election in this (Bruton) District, re-
suited as follows:
For supervisor William II. Charles.
Democrat received ninety votes. X. M.
Taylor Republican. thirty-one votes. G..
G.. Hlmmelwright. Republican, elghty-one
votes.
The Democrats had no candidates Tor
the other offices.
For justices CT the peace. the following.
ali colored, were elected: Moses Fox, Jas.
NJ. Smith and John G. Roberts; for con-
stable, Thomas Evans.
No convention, f62; for convention, 0.
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Nelson Comfy.

LIVINGSTON. VA. May 2S.-Special.--
The election was quiet yesterday. One
supervisor six justices OF the peace.
three constables and one overseer of the
poor were elected in each of the three
magisterial districts.
The following supervisors are elected:
c. A. Shipman In the Lovingston District
NJ. w. Coleman in the Rockfsh District.
and w II. Parrish in the Massie's Mills
District.
Nelson county will give 4 decided ma
jority against the Constitutional Con-
yention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29

WAsAHINGToN AInv 2S-rhnr

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-There was
an unusual number OF early senatorial
callers at the White-Ilouse to-day Sem
ator Shoup, of Idaho, brought with him
and presented to the President G. r..
Shelby, of his State. whom he u>ged tor
appointment as Commissioner OF Rail-
roads to succeed General Wade Hamp-
ton. II was said that the President m
tlmated that this place had beene definite
ly promised to General Longstreet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
Election n, les

PETERSBURG. VA. May Especial
The vote in Templeton District. Prince
George county yesterday was for Super
visor DR.. w. Z. Daniel, Democrat, 1853: ,.
F. Young. Independent Democrat. a.
This district voted in favor of constitu-
tional convention by a small majority.
w. d. Baird was elected Democratic
supervisor OF Bermuda District. Chester
field county This district voted in favor
Of a constitutional convention by % ma
jority.
There was no opposition 70 the district
officers In Powanty District in Dinwiddie
county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
After Fi.ibusrerers

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 27.-The
Treasury officials have received informa-
ton that a filibustering expedition TO
Cuba is preparing to sail from a point
near Miami. on the extreme southeastern
point Of the Florida peninsula. With
view to capturing the vessel. and/ IL pos
sible, her cargo and the men engaged In
the enterprise. the revenue cutter Nc
Lane has been ordered 10 proceed at once
10 the point indicated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
The Vote at Clarksvllle

GAINESVILLE, VA. May Especial.
The election to-day passed off quietly.
But little interest manifested and that
httle OK local character. Only aboat $50
votes polled out OF possible 500.
The Republicans voted solid'y for the
convention, while the Democrats mani
tested so little interest, that but few OF
them voted either for or against The
vote at this precinct was: for convention.
Is; against convention. 1876.
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at this place were poIled The only con-
test that gave any interest to the cleo
tion was the fight between J. w. Digger
and ID. II. Jones' for the Office of Justice
OF Boydton. Jones came on victorious.
beating his opponent by one hundred
and thisty-four votes. The amendment
10 the constitution is overwhelmingly de-
feated In this county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
soUrnhnN wnoLrsaLr cRvcrns.
Officers for the Ensuing Year WIZ b,

NASHVILLE, TENN, May 2s.-Only
short sessions Of the Southern Whole
sale Grocers' Convention were held this
morning. because the committees are
not ready to report. Al SIP. NJ. the con-
Vention again met and many reports
were filed. w. +. Vandiver. chairman
OF the Committee on Freight Dineren-
tials, made his annual report. The
Snuff Committee will make an important
report tomorrow. Officers will also be
elected tomorrow, and in the afternoon
a trip will be made to Belle Mead II tie
business Of the convention Is concluded
in time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29

PHILADELPHIA. May 2s.-An engine
and five cars on the Pennsylvania rail-
road we're derailed tonight al Fifty
ninth street and Lancaster avenue. eaus-
Ing the death OF Martin Furlong. fire.
man. aged Twenty-Five, OF Greentree. Pa.
and George Taylor, engineer Of forty
1--WE, OF Philadelphia. Mrs. Douglass. OF
Ardmore. Pa. a passenger. was slightly
injured The accident was due TO the
breaking OF q switch-rod,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
Chesterfield County.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA. May
ESPECIAL. The vote for spring elections
were quite heavy. With one exception the
old Board Of Supervisors were reelected
William Spiers (of Glover Hill, defeated
by DIR. ). Il. Holmes, (Rep)
10 convention. tS6; for convention. 5e7.
Two precincts 10 be heard from. which
will not change the result very little eth
or way.
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Bedford Turns il Down.

BEDFORD CITY. VA. May $.-Spe-
cial.--The election returns from the coun-
ty are very slow, but so far as heard
from this Indicate that the Constitutional
Convention was voted down by consid-
cradle majority.
The city went against 1t about three
TO one.