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Evening journal., 1897-08-12
AUGUST'S FAIR BRIDES.
Ceremony To-day Uniting
Miss Smith and S. S. Jackson.
WITH THE VISITING CONTINGENT
LITTLE ITEMS ABOUT STRANGERS
WHO ARE GUESTS IN THE CITY,
AND WILMINGTON FOLK WHO
ARE OTHER PEOPLES GUESTS.

All communications intended for inser
tion In this column should be addressed 10
Society Editor, care OF the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1897-08-12

Minnie McAvoy as Mrs. Hogan in
Hogan's Alley tonight at Shellpot
Park.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
THE NORTHERN NECK
EFFECTS OF A SEVERE HURRf-
CANE ON THE POTOMAC RIVER.
Destruction of Thousands Of Dollars
Worth of Fishermen's Outfts-uev.
Mr.. McNlel Called to Southampton
County-PerxOnaIN Notes.
Worth of II

CONFORM, KING GEORGE COUNTY.
VA. November l9.-(Special.)-- The Poto-
mac fishermen have had some varied ex-
periences this week. Many thousands OF
dollars worth of seines and nets were
put In the water the early part OF the
week, and quite an army Of hopeful young
men moved into their "sbanties" along
the river TO begin the winter fishery,
which many an old seine-hauler has pre-
dicted will be cracking fine season for
the water-boys." and everything went
well with these hard-worked. deserving
folks until the middle Of the week. when
suddenly a hurricane. OF some four or
1--WE hours duration. swept down the
Potomac and carried boats. seines. nets.
traps, ETC., from their places. and on
down the river. Some wrecked outfits
have been recovered. but the damages by
the gale are very great, and falls heavily
upon the fishermen. whose river outfits
comprise their earthly possessions and
only means OF support.
SOMERSET BEACH.
The founders of Somerset Beach, the
Potomac summer-resort, In course of
construction near this place, not
discouraged by thu meagre patronage the
past season, have Just resumed the work
OF erecting new buildings. among which
Is a storehouse OF very large dimensions.
II Is the hope and expectation OF the
projectors to make Somerset Beach more
than summer resort. They propose 10
make il O town for permanent residence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Death in the World.
(Chicago Record.)

Chicago Record)
Who's dead? Who at this moment cleo,
or far away or close at hand
Out where the ocean furies hide
Or on the crime-infested lardF
Who, when you bent TO read TINS ire
(No matter where. no matter how
Death came 10 him and gave the sign
OF beckoning). who died Just nowE
King was II? Bishop? Robber? Wife?
Or babe I'm some worn mothers arms!
or patriarch just finding life
Possessed of newer, fresher charmsY
Perhaps II was a boy whose face
Was bright with youth--perhap bride
Perhaps a chief OF some wild race,
Stretched on his bullhide shield-who
died.
And where? In fair and sunny Spain7
Or in the endless northern night?
Or on the parched Sahara pain.
Or on some stony mountain height?
Touched Death some islet OF the sea
Where oceans part and oceans meet,
Or did he come a guest TO be
Within the house across the street?
Who died Just now? Each human breath
$50 calculating men declare)
II but a tally for death
In this great hive Of men. somewhere.
Somewhere just now DER trembling lips
Just as the disappearing ships
Drop down below the line OF sky.
Who died Just now In all the world?
For some one. statisticians say.
Is for each passing moment hurled
Down AzraePs dark and gloomy way.
To stand, gaunt-eyed and white and awed
Where Charon's boatlights DULY shine
Who was II died Just now? Pray God
~ COVE one OF Your kith--or mine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21

as well, which will create home market
for the products of King George labor.
Rev. w. G.. Bates, pastor OF the Memo
dist churches OF this county, paoe nus
CONGREGATIONS and the county maj
farewell this week, and departed for the
annual conference. Mr.. Bates was re-
luctant to leave the circuit, AFTER serving
This people very acceptably four years.
Mr.. John It. Minor. postmaster mere
and leading merchant or the county 10
|, in Danville, whittier he went to attend
the annual conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
Rev. j. w. T. McNiel. OF Richmond
College, pastor OF Potomac Baptist
church, in this county, told his consre-
CATION at the close OF the morning ser
vice last Sunday that he had received
call to a church in Southampton county,
and then requested full attendance Oh
the members at church that night 10
advise him concerning 1t. The matter
was introduced at the p. M. services,
and the membership voted for the pas.o,
TO accept the call, inasmuch as IL "ouiu
not prevent him from filing his pulpit
, here every second Sunday. as now.
CONTEST FOR THE JUDGESHiP.
The contest for the judgeship OF the
county courts OF King George and star
ford, referred to In this correspondence
heretofore. has become very spirited
AFFAIR. The friends OF Mr. Chichester OF
Stafford, are not making a personal
fight against Judge Ashton. OF TINS
county, the present Judge for the TWO
counties, but they are pressing the claims
OF their man on the ground that king
George men have held the position Tor
many years--ths late J. b. Suttie, VINO
was turned out" by the ReadJusters IN
II, 1880 being the last Stafford man on the
bench. Both Judge Ashton and Mr..
Chichester are very strongly endorsed by
the Democrats. and the new Legislature
win have presented to 1t two powerful pc
titions for these two aspirants.
PERSONAL.
Mrs. II. T. Berry. Of this county. -
visiting relatives IN Maryland.
Mrs. ]. r. Baker. who has been spend
ing some time at Whitestone, Lancaster
county, has returned to her home here
Miss Carrie Stuart, of Cedar Grove,
this county. han returned home from an
extended visit to New York. Philadelphia.
| and other northern cities.
Mr.. c. G. Stuart, OF Baltimore, IL the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
Wealth I'm a Dead MI.er'. Room.
CWashington Star)

washington starr
Charles Pearcy, who for nfteen years
was a familiar figure in west Madison
street, Chicago is dead. He was al teas.
s. years old when he TOOK MS Iousihe'
in little room at No. 22i west Madison
street. He lived the life of recluse
At times he did his own cooking ana
sometimes he ate in the cheap restau-
rants OF the neighborhood. He never did
any work. Neither did he ever seem 70
Ii was learned that the old man mad
come to Chicago from Virginia. 1t was
also learned that he had brother some
where in that State who was q county
clerk or something OF that kind. still
later 1t was reported that he had another
brother In New York, who was rich. But
the Old man would net talk about him
self, and would neither affirm nor deny
these reports. Although living the life
OF a miser. an Investigation OF his room
after his death showed that he had be-
tween S3500o and $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
.,,e.. ~ his mother and sIsters, in thIs

guest of his mother and sisters, IN thiS
county.
MISS Dora Hooe. daughter Of Mr. lsarc
T.. Hooe. is visiting relatives In SpotsyI-
yania county.
The kings Daughters OF THIS counNs'
viii on Thanksgiving-Day give an elabo-
rate dinner at the Courthouse for the
benefit OF the poor widows and destitute
families of King George. goodly sum
OF money is raised every November Dy
the Kings Daughters for charitable pur-
poses. CO
The appointment OF Mr.. James ..
Davis to the postmastership at sniion,
this county. was great surprise 10
many, for the reason that Mr.. william
n. Davis. the incumbent, has given such
general satisfaction for number OF
years. The only charge against the
Shiloh postmaster is that he Is Demo-
crat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
CHIcKAMAUGA PARK COMMISSION.
Chairman Boynton's Report-Costiy
Monuments Going Up.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., November 20
General Henry v. Boynton, as chairman
of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga Ma
tional Park Commission, has submitted
to the Secretary Of War the annual re-
port OF the commission. showing that
satisfactory progress has been made In
the establishment of the park. In accord
ance with existing laws, and the plan
heretofore adopted by the War Depart
ment. No change seems to tho Park
Commission to be required or 10 be ad-
visable.
Many of the States which have erected
reeimental and battery monuments
throughout the park are now engaged IN
putting up costly State monuments OF
imposing design.
The Slate authorities OF Tennessee and
Georgia, and the county and municipal
authorities Of Tennessee, have been
prompt and liberal In affording every
legal facility for prosecuting the work
OF the commission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21

worthy Of CHER place among the national
tributes of the day. Like the subject, II
is beautiful, It is natural, it is unaf-
fectedly bewitching. But the American
girl needs no art to add to her attrac-
tiveness, and no artist to contend for her
right TO first place in the hearts OF the
people of America. she has all that and
a good deal more. and every one Is glad
that IL Is so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
MONUMENT TO VANCE.
Cornerstone to be Laid By Grand
Lodge OF MasOns.

AsHEvILLE. N. c.. November Co.
Grandchildren Moore. at the request OF
the Masons OF North Carolina, will call
a communication of the Grand Lodge to
assist in laying the cornerstone of the
monument erected TO the memory Of tho
late United-States-Senator Vance, at
Asheylie. The ceremonies will occur
early in December.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
To Cure q Cold In one nay.

take Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It fails
to cure. 25c. The genuine has Il y. q.
ca lch tablet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prIces VIII
be sure to please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-21
A. HutzlerS Sons,
3i5 east Broad street.
CHOICE MoRsEr.s SELECTED FROM
nIin mn 4S Cnnng STOCK

CHOICE MORsEI.s SELECTED FROM
| OUR DRESS GOODS STOCK.
B-inch Wool-Mixcd Poplihs at loo. per
1 yard.
ss-inch Atwood serges, worth pc.. a,
| csc.
0-inch Cloth suitings, ail-wool. at soc
| 5o-inch TwiIl-Back Ladies' Cloths, 81
\ quality, at 75c.
50-inch Extra-Fins Finish Broadclo,h
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| Standings and handsomest suitings In thu
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4o,inch Imported German All-wOol
Domestic Wool Plaids-choics colorinss
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''s s5.inch Ail-wool Royal Serge. worth
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5O,inch Atwood Clay serges, worth 81,
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5o-inch Heavy wIde-wale Diagonsl.,
s5-inch German Henrietta, worth 1oc.,
| for soc.
Half-Wool Figured Lustres. worth &c.
| for lie.
A New Line Of
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Special Attention.
LINEN GOODS BELOW VALUE.
4O-inch Hemstitched Linen Pi!low-Cases.
SC quality, at 5Oc.
S6-inch Hemstitched Linen Sheets. 50
iS-inch Pure Linen Doilies, 81 quality,
is-inch Pure Linen Doilles. $50 quality,
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S-l Table Napkins; all pure Linen en- At
Hemstitched Cloths, IA and l4-i with
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Hemmed Huck Towels; extra weight
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4Oc. ACC. Doc. s5c.
d. & l.. Extra-Heayy Hemmed Sheets.
d. & l. Extra-Heavy Pilow-cases,
45xSs, at II lie
MOyEY-sAvING SALE OF BLANKETS
1914 White Cotton Blankets, 47c., zoe,
ia Extra-Heavy White Blankets, at
Fine Wool Blankets. $3.50 to $40 per
pair.
Gray Blankets, 5Oc TO 81 per pair.
ALL Wool Red Blankets, 500
We show the handsomest line or Cotton
Comforts ever brought to this market.
Entirely new designs In coverings, and
filed with soft lamlnated cotton, entirely
different from the shoddy-flled Comforts
so often sold.
CARPET AND MATING FACTS
WORTH REMEMBERING.
That the present prices can be con-
tinued only with the present stock.
All-Wool Ingram now at 40, Do and
coo.
Wool-Mixed Ingrains at 30, 80, and
4Oc
Cotton Extra supers at Csc
Tapestry Brussels. 40, 60, anc Toe.
Stinson Velvets az 81.
Chinese Mattings. 10. IL liz, and 15c.
Japanese Cotton-Warp Mattings' 20
and CSC.
Art Squares Druggets Rugs. and Mats.
DERBY CURTAINS.
A special purchase Of pamask Por-
there's gives us three lines OF great value.
At 81 per pair, worth IS.
At 81. so per pair worth a.
At So per pair, worth 50.
Nottingham. Irish Point, and Tambour
Curtains.
A.HUTZLER'S SONS,
315 east Broad street.
Evening journal., 1897-06-22
THE POSTAGE STAMP SUPPLY
FIGURES WHICH WILL INTEREST
EVERY WILMINGTONIAN.

Wilmington uses a great many post
age stamps. but her demands are
scarcely a drop in the bucket when
compared with the country at large.
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip has ad-
vised the director OF the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing OF the probable
requirements of the Post Office Depart
men for stamps during the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1895. These estimates
based upon the number used in pre-
vious years, are as follows; Ordinary
stamps, 3,444. 167 900; newspaper and
periodical stamps, 6,462,OOO; postage
due stamps, 21,16S.0 900. OF the ordi-
nary stamps $500 100000 are of the 2
cent denomination, and 100000 are OF
the 1O-cent special delivery series. As
comjared with the requirements for the
present year these estimates are an in
crease Of about 295 100000 in the mum
Der OF ordinary stamps; an increase oi
10000 in the special delivery; an in
crease of 962, 600 in the newspaper anc
periodicals, and a decrease Of S32 900 In
the postage due series.
Evening journal., 1897-06-22
WILMINGTON'S ENTERPRISE.
HER BIG FIRM GETS IN ON BIDS
FOR A NAVY FLYER.

AT the opening Of bids at the Navy
Department in Washington yesterday
for building of three torpedo boats the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
of this city. bid as follows: One boat of
276 tons, for S214,000; one Of 345 tons
for $235.000. or both for $449 900; one
267-ton boat, for s212,O00, with one OF
$40 tons for $235000 or $447 900 for
both; another OF $40 tons for 1896 900
and still another Of the same size for
S233,5OO or for both. S467 600; one boat
of 276 tons, for S215.000 OF two Of same
for S425000, one boat of 267 tons, for
$2l30O0 and two for $42l 600.
One old bidder stated that the event
yesterday called more builders together
than used to gather when $40 900 .0OC
worth Of naval construction was the
stake. Then it was noticeable, too
that the largest shipbuildlng concerns
in the United States appeared as COM
petitors for the little boats, while here.
tofore they have have disregardec
such work. The boats are to be of tn
highest speed. The contracts demand
not less than thirty knots per hour
which is two and a half knots fastei
than the speed fixed FOR the Porter. TIVE
of them are to have a trial dlsplace
ment of not less than $50 tons each
and the other of not less than 260 tons
The successful bidder is allowed eigh
teen months to build the boats.
Evening journal., 1897-06-22
A REVOLUTIONARY COAT.
1T WAS PRESENTED BY EX-cHlEF OF
POLICE SWlGGETT.

LAST EVENING THE HISTORICAL
SOCIETY ELECTED TWO NEW
MEMBERS SEVERAL VALUABLE
DONATIONS RECEIVED.
Last evenings meeting of the Della
ware Historical Society was interesting
in several particulars. An old military
coat, worn by Aaron Swigget, who, "
according to the War Department Rec
ords, commanded a company Of Della
ware militia, known as the First Com
pany, attached TO the Ninth Delaware
Militia, war Of 1872" was presented to
the society by Major William Y. Swig-
get, of Church Falls, Va, who was for
merly chief of police of this city. 1t
is of blue flannel, faced with red.
Mrs. A. b. Cunningham, of Philadel-
phia, gave the farewell address OF An
drew Jackson, printed on silk, and a
Lafayette badge.
Old manuscripts were received from
Josiah LOwden, Of Christiana, Del. A
sketch of John Hanson. Of Maryland,
president of the United States Congress,
assembled in 1881 and 1882" was do
mated by d. II. Thomas, of Baltimore,
Nd. A bank certificate of membership
in the Soldiers and Sailors Monumen-
tai Association of Delaware was given
/ by Harry Heritage. Several old plots
and manuscripts were given to the so
ciety for the time being by Mrs. Thomas
f. Dilworth, OF Port Penn.
William A. Reynolds and Charles w
| Edwards were elected to full member
ship, and George II. Murray, Of Viola
was proposed.
The use Of The rooms was granted tc
J the Delaware Bible Society, Society oi
| the Colonial Wars and Delaware So
ciety of the Cincinnati for special meet
ings.
TIE Historical Society will not NEE
again until September
Evening journal., 1897-06-22
HIGGINS FOR DUNDEE.

It is announced here on the best of
authority that President Mckinley will
appoint Hon. John c. Higgins, of Della
ware City. to be United States consul
at Dundee. Scotland. The appointment
is believed to have been secured by ex-
Senator Anthony Higgins, General
James H. Wilson. Henry G. Morse and
cthers for Mr.. Higgins in return for his
carrying the regular Republican ban
ner in the campaign last Fall. Mr..
Higgins was the candidate for Cover
nor, and he accepted the nomination
despite the fact that there was little
hope Of him being elected, owing to the
split made by the Union or Addicks
Republicans, who had previously nomi-
natcI John H. Hoffeckcr The position
is worth about $4,000 year.
Evening journal., 1897-06-22
PROPOSALS.

Proposals.-Pursuant to the provisions
OF law (section 4, of chapter 4, Of the Re-
vised Code, 1888. proposals will be re-
ceived for printing the Journal OF the
House of Representatives of the State OF
Delaware, for the session of 1897.
Proposals will be received up to l2
o'clock, noon. Wednesday, June 30, 1897.
The right to require security for the
faithful performance of the contract, as
we'll as the right to reject any or all bids,
is reserved by the undersigned.
GEORGE w. SPICER, JR.,
Clerk of the House OF Representatives,
p. o. Marshallton, Del.
Tuesday, June s. 1897.
PROPOSALS. for printing the Journal
OF the State Senate for the legislative
session of 1897 will be received by the
clerk until Monday. June p. Specifica-
tions. 900 copies, octave form, long primer
or l0-point type, with yeas and nays In
line in compact form, each page 10 con-
tain not less than As lines. 36 copies to be
bound in law sheep. 264 copies in paper
covers. volume to contain the full Jon
nal, with Auditors report and index
added
Bids shall be per page and are TO In
cluae all items Of charge, printing, gain
ering, binding and delivery included.
Bond for faithful performance or con-
tract viii be required Of the successful
bidder SIMON =. DOHEkI4,
Clerk OF Senate.
Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1897-06-22
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

Mrs Haskells recital in First
Presbyterian Church last evening was
an extraordinary-event She eloquept-
ly talked on the popular story Of Cap
tain January
Yesterday was the longest day OF
the year.
Glass '97, of the Wilmington High
School, has issued invitations for its
class day exercises, which will be held
in the High School on Friday evening
at o'clock.
A carrier pigeon marked IT 24,S45.
came to Duncan Brothers hardware
store yesterday.
AT future Sunday afternoon meet
lngs at the Y. M. c. A. it is likely that
fans and iced lemonade will Dc fur
nished to those who attend.
-On Thursday afternoon at o'clock
the Friends of Old Drewyers viii hold
their annual meeting in the ICONS OF
the Delaware Historical Society.
The school committees have not yet
been named. They will be announced
at the Board of Education meeting on
next Monday night
st. Andrews p. E. Sunday school
will hold its annual reunion next Tues
day evening. 1t closes for the season
next Sunday.
The Harlan and Hollingsworoh
Company yesterday shipped four cars
to the Susquehanna River Connecting
Railroad.
Evening journal., 1897-06-22
AFTER RAILROAD COUNTERFEIT
ERS

Baltimore and Ohio railroad detec-
lives are trying to locate parties who
have been guilty of issuing and pass
ling counterfeit mileage books. The
counterfeiting was first learned by the
officials when a number OF bogus cou-
pOns were found among the returns
made to the auditors Office In the Cen
tral Building Philadelphia. Il Is un-
derstood that the detectives have spot
ted several persons whom they suspect
Of being connected with the counter
feitinR. The signature of Charles O.
Scull. the former general passenger
agent, is forged. but will not stand
close inspection.
Evening journal., 1897-06-22
WILL THE COMMISSIONERS BE
pAID2

Influence is being brought TO bear Oh
the members of the City Council not tc
pass the bill paying the commissioners
appointed two years ago to draw up
the new city charter 1t is urged that
the Legislature cannot compel the City
Council to pass an ordinance by two
thirds vote and give the remaining
third an option. Again it is urged thai
the Legislature and not Council should
pay the bill. Action will probably be
taken at the meeting on Thursday
evening
Evening journal., 1897-06-22
GROUND TO DEATH.
TOMMY TUCKER, coLoRED, UNDER
THE WHEELS OF A TROLLEY CAR.

HE PLAYED BIG INJUN" CHIEF
AND WAS CHASING SEVERAL
COMPANIONS ACROSS THE
TRACK WHEN THE ACCIDENT
HAPPENED.
Ground to pieces under the wheels
of trolley car was the death that lit
tie Tommy Tucker. colored aged 8
years, son OF George Tucker, of No. S2g
Tatnall street. met last night while
playing Indian at Tenth and Orange
streets.
Young Tucker was a unique charac-
ter In the neighborhood IN which he
lived He was known by everyone and
frequently ran crrands for persons
living near his home.
The boy did several chores yesterday
and received few pennies with whicp
he purchased a small toy pistol and 3
few boxes Of caps. Last night Tommy
with several other boys were playinf
Indian" Tommy was tho big Injui
chief. and he chased the other boys
across tho street, at the same Tins
shooting his pistol. He wal
so occupied with the play that he die
not SEQ trolley car No. llS spDIeaeh
ing.
The car struck the boy. threw hin
under the wheels and crushed out hi
life. The car was in charge OF Conduc
ter Hugh Hession and Motorman Al
bert Clayton. Persons who we're eye
witnesses to the accident say that thl
car was running slow. and that tlu
motorman did all in his power to stol
the car.
DR.. Evan G. shortlidge who wal
standing at Tenth and Market streets
went to the scene. When he reachc,
it the body OF the boy had been picke'
up and carried to the sidewalk. DR.
Shortlidge pronounced the boy dead
The body was taken in charge by Dep
uty Coroner Chandler, who will holI
an inquest tomorrow.
Motorman Clayton was so affected b.
the accident that he was unable I,
operate his car for some time after tn
accident.
Evening journal., 1897-06-22
evening state receptions and rallies will
be held in the churches Of the city.
CARRYING THE GOSPEL TO FAC
TORIES.

Every noon. from twelve to one,
evangelistic services will be held in
the California theatre, in the Mer-
chants Exchange and in the Empor-
ium. These meetings will be conducted
by ministers and evangelists.
At the same hour bands of delegates
viii visit factories, wharves. street car
stations, and other places and busy
centres, and hold evangelistic meetings
So far as possible, denominational
rallies have been located in churches
of the denomination holding the rallies
Where the denomination is not repre-
sented in the city. or its church is i'll
conveniently situated, meeting places
have been chosen so as to bring all the
rallies within easy reach of those who
wish to attend them.
The church section will have charge
of the receptions which are to be given
by the the different states in various
churches on Saturday evening, July TO-