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The record-union., 1897-03-26

'SPECIAL SALE
Ladies' and Misses Trimmed Hats
To-day we quote a few
prices in Our first sale of this
Springs Hats all bright, fresh
and new. The newest shapes
in straw, the newest designs in
trimmings and coloring; the
latest flowers, laces and orna-
ments.
Chi1d's Leghorn H a is,
trimmed with ribbon and
flowers, 85c.
Ladies new stylish shapes,
trimmed with ribbon, fancy
colored crepes and flowers,
81 Is.
Misses Fancy Braid Hats,
fluted brinn, trimmed with rib
bons and flowers, 81 43.
Velvet Forget-Me-Nots, one
dozen flowers in a bunch, 15c.
At CUT PRICES.
Dress Duck in blue and
white, pink and white and
green and white hairline
stripes; also cream in plain and
lowered designs, 1Oc a yard.
Dimities in small lowered
designs at 12ac a yard.
Flowered Lawns and Lace
Stripes, 12ac and 15c a yard.
LINEN Table DHMHSK.
Extra Heavy Oakland Mill
Bleached Table Damask, so inches
wide, 23c.
Heavy All Linen 45c Table
Damask, So inches wide, wide red
border, 3Oc yard.
Satin-finished Cream Color SOC
Table Damask, 60 inches wide, for
35c yard.
CRASHES.
All-Linen 1Oc Fancy Check
Glass Toweling, &c yard.
Heavy 18-ineh All Linen t2Hc
Crash, Bic.
Extra Heavy Russian tOc Crash,
7c yard.
THE Rid HOUSE CO.,
J Street between Seventh and EIGHTH
The record-union., 1897-03-26

Doctors have removed a piece of glass
seven -eighths of an inch long from the
eye of a little child in Barbour county,
Alabama. The glass had been there for
about eight months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL EVENTS.
Michigan Press Association Enter
tainment-EquaI Suffrage Assn.

NASHVILLE, TENN, May 1S.-The
Wolverine Press Association, including
among its members many of the promi-
nent editors in Michigan, were taken in
charge this morning by the local reception
committee and escorted to the Exposition.
In the auditorium the formal exercises
of welcome were held, John G. Mccain
delivering the address, which was replied
to by President A. j. Kempton, of the
Addison Courier Then the editors were
shown the principal buildings, and at )
o'clock. under the charge of Captain ID.
c. Charles, Of the Exposition manage
ment, left on a special train for Belle
Mead. where the afternoon was spent.
The Equal Suffrage Association closed
its convocatons to-day with speeches ana
addresses by Mrs. Lide Merriwether, Mrs.
Ida Obenhein. of Bowling Green, hy"
and Miss Laura Clay. a memorial SER
vice was also held in honor of Robert y.
Simpson. of Jonesboro'. Tenn. The wo-
mans department this afternoon gave
the visitors a tally-ho drive to Oakhill'
where they were received by Mrs. V. l..
Kirkman, president of the Woman )
Board.
Heavy rains last night and threatening
weather to-day have been drawbacks diil-
cult TO overcome, and have seriously in
terfered with the festivities at night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
GENESIS OF THE COLLEGE.

Provision had been made for three ora
tlons covering the history OF the Colo
Mai period. They were the Genesis, the
Fstabllshment. and the Government. The
first paper was read by Mr.. l.. X. WAR
rem. Il. A.. of Williamsburg, on the Gene
sis of the college.
Nr. Warren said: All,
The 18th Of May, 1907. marks the dlViu-
ing line between two periods. The voice
Of the people was now beginning 10 be
heard after having been quiet for so many
centuries. Ii IL my part in TINS pro-
eramme TO touch upon the tram OF CIR
cumstances which led to a settlement at
the place where we are now gathered.
First we notice the spirit or eNplora-
tion. which was increased by the new dls-
coverles of the time. IhiS had grown 50
great that to many the quiet ol noile
life became almost insupportable, ana no
adventure was thought worthy of notice
unless IL was In the line OF discovery.
The jealousy of Spanish power. so natu-
raj In Englishmen, was stirred up by the
a aogranJ Jizernent Of Spain through the sill
ver mines Of Mexico and Peru, various
discussions arose as 10 now thls growing
power might be checked.
The missionary spirit was largely ac-
tive In bringing about this colonizing SEN
timent The days Of Peter the Hermit
returned i'm a miider form. The report
af fbe moral condition of the Indians
made q great impression upon the devout
men of the day, and many plans were
laid 10 bring them TO Christianity. But
the most effective motive leading 10 this
settlement was the desire for the pecu-
mary and commercial Arrangement Of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
MINISTER CLAYTON IN MEXICO.
His Reception by Dinx-iie wears
Generals Uniform.

MEXICO CITY. MEN. May 1S.-Gene-
raj Powell Clayton, the newly-appointed
Minister of the United States, officially
presented his credentials to President
Diaz at noon to-day in the Hall OF the
ambassadors. The State coaches, bearing
the arms of the republic, were sent to the
hotel where the Minister is residing
for himself and family. on arriving at
the palace they found large detail OF
army officers assembled 10 greet the
party. while many prominent American
residents were present.
General Clayton was dressed in the full
uniform of a brigadier-general OF the
United States army and made soldier
like appearance. His speech communl-
Gated assurances of his desire TO cuiti-
vate still closer bonds with the Govern
ment of Mexico. and he assured General
Diaz of the sympathy and goodwill of
the American people. The President re-
plied in a most cordial speech, and the
Minister and family were taken back TO
their hotel III the State carriages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
command the two reaches, was eagerly
accepted.
pprsrDENT TyLERS WELCOME

accepted.
PRESIDENT TYLER'S WELCOME.
President Lyon q. Tyler, of William
and Mary College, welcomed the visitors.
II was n pleasant duty, he said. under
anv circumstances, even II he could not
extend the hospitality OF William and
Mary College. The celebration had at
tracted much attention throughout the
Union. and he held In his hand letters
NJ regret for inability TO attend from
DIR. ID. c. Gilman. president Of Johns
UonlxIns University; DIR. Gates, president
~ Auherst College: General G.. w. c.
lee president OF Washington and Lee
University; superintendent scott shipp,
~ the Virginia Military Institute and
from Senators Alger. wilson, gnd Gary.
These letters showed widespread in
terest IN the great feats OF our ances-
tors. The Island Of jamestown had been
sown with the seed of martyrdom; 1t
was the beginning of all things In the
American republic. and, though nothing
NOW remained upon the island but the
church tower. jamestown was to-day of
more consequence than the great cities
Of the country. 1t had been the meet
in0-nlace of the first legislative as
sembly in this country, and one OF the
first subjects for discussion was the es-
tablishment Of a college in Virginia.
sALUTATORY IN LATIN.
Mr. TYLER said the ancient charter of
IviIItam and Mary College ordained that
some Latin verses should be presented
TO the Governor OF the State each year.
In the absence Of the Governor upon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
,,-r,,s or THE OLD CHI uRcH AT JAMEsTowN.

this occasion. they will be presented in
stead 10 Virgnians by Mr.. r.. III. Tucker,
b. A., Of Danville.
MIR. Tucker. who was cordially greeted,
then read tho following salutatory:
Laudibus laeti celebramus oras
Omnibus notas, nee aquae loquaces
Nunc domum quaerunt. nisi qua sonabit
Oceani vox.
Montibus fontes oruntur alts.
Semper undas sol oculis tuetur.
UsqCe per gentes, trepldante riVo,
Hue properantes.
Terra guam turris vetus haec coronat,
Te salutamus pietate mira.
Gaudio magno mihi pectus ardens
hic cumulatur.
Namdue llbertatis crit sacellum
QUO loco. Gives, animOsus atque
Forts apparel, peramans sucrum'
lille Baconus.
Heu, micanti nammae isuperis in auris
T-rbs rogo praeclara pert tremendo.
Molis O quantae fult occidentem
Condere gentem.
Reglum silvae decus. o colendal
Rebus angusds studiosa nOstrl.
Rursus hue adsis, precor. VI soieoas,
Unica virgo.
rcce circum nos tua. Christie templa.
Tale surrexit tibi nunc. ut olim.
Semper aspira bene civitau,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
THE NATIONS BIRTH.
IT Is CELEBRATED At JAMESTOWN
by MANY ExCURsfONIsTs.
A LARGE RICHMOND CONTINGENT,
They Enjoy n Delightful Trip ON
the POcahOntas-Exerci Under
College Held on the Boat.

All day long the sorrowful skies wept
yesterday. and the first prospect of
jamestown gained by the excurslonists
who had braved the elements tofattend
the celebration of the 29Oth anniversary
of the landing of the first Colonists was
a prospect through drizzle and mist.
-Four hundred and forty-eight persons
boarded the 'Pocahontas yesterday
morning. including small contingent
from Lynchburg. The journey was de-
lichtful, in spite of the untoward cir
cumstances. The rain-clouds which
drifted over the scene only served TO
make the passage more sweetly beauti-
full. No one can ever tire of the scenery
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
THE RICE-GROWERs.
Their Committee vigorously at
Work in Tariff Matter.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The commit
tee now in Washington representing the
rice-erowing interests opposed to the
provisions of the Senate tariff bill Is
working vigorously to secure the end
in view. The meetings up TO this time
however. have been of an Informal cha
racter. being mainly a report on the pro-
gress made by each individual in the
work assigned to him. Two members OF
the Charleston (S. 60 Board OF Trade
have been telegraphed for, and are ex-
nected TO be here tomorrow. The COM
mitteemen here declare their satisfaction
with the rice provision in the House bill,
vet for the sake of reaching compro-
mise. are willing that the reduction to &c.
per pound on rice should remain. There
is no desire on their part they say, 10
antagonize the brewing interests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
HABANA NOT EXCITED.
No Attack by Gomez Expected
Gomez I'm Puerto Principe.

Gomez I'm Puerto Principe.
HABANA, May 1s.-There IS no truth
In the report that the city is excited by
rumors of an intended attack by General
Maxine Gomez. Nor have the forts been
regarrisoned and new earthworks thrown
up. No attack by General Gomez Is ex-
pected He Is now In the eastern par.
of the province Of Puerto Principe, and
has not come westward.
INSURGENT ATTACKS.
The correspondent of the Spanish jour-
nal FL Pals, who has returned mere IroHi
ManzaniIlo says that the Spanish column
operating In that locality retired TO Por-
tlllo on May 5th, after destroying several
insurgent camps and more than 400 houses
in the towns OF Brazo, Seco. Barrio,
Zevilla, and other places In the district.
The Spanish column was attacked by the
insurgents all along the route and espe-
cially at Purgatorio.
PAPER MONEY AT A DISCOUNT.
The milk.supply is very short Yester-
day milk-dealers in Campo Florida re-
fused to accept the 81 in paper for ten
quarts, demanding the same price In
silver. .s
The seamstresses also complain that
the tailorS pay tnem III paper, WHiio shSy
collect gold from their customers.
INSURGENTS ROUTED.
Colonel Aguilera.' receiving information
that the insurgent leaders Alengerdo
Rodriguez and Rafael Cardonas,
camped at the Esperanza plantation, near
Nueva Paz. Habana province. proceeded
to attack the enemy Lieutenant-Colonel
Canja, with two squadrons OF the Numa-
cia Regiment of Cavalry, was sent
against the insurgents. He charged the
enemy at Cangre, killing twenty-three
insurgents. At the same time Colonel
Aguilera, with local guerilla. force, en-
gagged the insurgents at Agetita. The
enemy left twenty men killed on the
field. The corpses, which were well clad,
were conveyed to Madruga for identifica-
tion. The troops had three men wounded,
according to the official reports.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Amnesty for Cubnns.

LONDON, May 1.-THE correspondent
of the Standard at Madrid says: "The
Queen Regent, having intimated desire
to grant amnesty to Cuba on the Kings
eleventh birthday, the Minister of war
General Azcarraga, consulted with Cap
tain General Weyler, who agreed that II
would be feasible. except in the case
of dynamiters. Amnesty, therefore, VIII
be extended to many suspects, autono-
mists, and separatists. who have been
expelled from Cuba, or who are now
confined in Spanish fortresses, provided
they belong in the Provinces OF Hapana,
Matanzas. Santa Clara. or Pinar del Rio,
all Of which are regarded as pacified.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

phia, and his deputy. Senor Casares, nave
been In Washington for several days IN
conference with the Spanish Minister.
and have just left for Cuba, expecting
to arrive In Habana next Saturday. The
Consul has been chosen by his govern
ment to conduct jointly with United
States Consul-General Lee .he Official
inquiry OF the death Of Or. Ruiz at
Guanabacoa. General Lee will have the
assistance of Mr.. Calhoun. as counsel,
and Dr. Congosto will retain such coun-
sci as he desires al Habana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Sundcy Excursions.

The Richmond and Petersburg railroad
will inaugurate their usual Sunday ex-
cursions between Richmond and Peters,
burg on Sunday, May 10th. Fare for the
round trip. zoe.
Trains leave Richmond 7:2o A. M. ana
alo p NJ. returning, arrive Richmond
-.o5 p NJ. c. S. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Steel Beam Pool Dissolved.

PHILADELPHIA May ia special
meeting Of the companies interested in
the steel-beam pool. which was or
ganized fourteen months ago. was held
in this city to-day, and the pool was
dissolved and an open market created
The companies represented at the meet
ing were Jones a. Laughlin. the Carnegie
Company, the Pencoyd Iron Company,
the Illinois Steel Company, the Phoenix
Iron Company, the Passaic Rolling-Mill
Company, and the Pottsyille Iron and
steel Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
THE War IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Last Stronghold of the Insurgents,
at Cavite, Captured.

HABANA, May 13.-Captain-General
Weyler has received advlces from the
Spanish Minister of War, General Azcar-
raga, saying the Spaniards have captured
the last strongholds of the insurgents
at Cavite, Philippine Islands, and that II
is believed the military authorities VIII
soon be able to send home the sick ana
disabled soldiers, and that no further re-
Inducements viii be required.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
THE CATHOLIC KNIGHTS.
Three Plans of Tnsurance-Commi
tee TO COdify Them.

MOBILE, ALA, May 13.-The third
days session Of the Supreme Council Of
the Catholic knights Of America was
devoted wholly to the discussion of three
plans of insurance. The plans were re-
ferred TO the council, with instructions
10 appoint a special committee Of five TO
codify them and report 10 the council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
Canadian Tobacco-rnctory Closes.

HAMILTON, ONT. May l3.-Pending
action by the government on the protest
Of tobacco men against alteration of the
duty on tobacco, the George T.. Tuckett
q Son Company has decided TO close its
factory This decision will affect about
zoo employees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
:, the paby Is Cutting Teeth,

ne sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,
for children teething. 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums. asiays all pain.
cures wind-colic. and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents o bot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

10 read daily the diagnosis being made
Of numerous stomach invalids." also the
complaints enumerated. caused by indi-
eestion and constipation. and then send
for the quickest remedy-viz.. Colonial
Water. S2i Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
rho Richmond Transfer Company,

TICKET AGENTS AND BAGGAGE
EXPRESS.
Has removed to the old stand,
903
east Main street, Richmond, Va, branch
Office at Jefferson Hotel, and will be
elad TO have your patronage. Prompt
and best service guaranteed.
A. w. CARRIER, President.
Phone 46.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
witness chnpman In Washington.

NEW YORK, May lS-Broker Elverton
II. Chapman. the recalcltrant witness be-
fore the investigating committee OF the
Senate, will arrive at Washington to-
morrow. and place himself In the hands
OF his counsel. ex-Judge Wilson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
ZIG EaSt Main street.

The largest and newest Stock OF Sum-
mer Neckwear in the city.
Il. LESLIE SPENCE,
Mems Furnishing Goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
THE EXCURSION A SUCCESS.

The excursion reflected the highest
credit on its promoters. The details were
carried out without hitch or jar. The
Blues Band. which accompanied the eX-
cursion, was absolutely indefatigable.
and the officers and crew were courteous
and considerate. The members of the
local branch of the Association for the
Preservation OF Virginia Antiquities
present were Mrs Enders Robinson, Mrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
SPANISH CONSUL coNGOsro.

He Leaves for Cuba-Wili Conduct
with Gen. Lee the Ruiz Inquiry.
WASHINGTON. May 1S.-Dr. Con-
gosto. the Spanish Consul at Phlladel-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
baseball.

Richmond VS.. Paterson.
Thursday. Friday. and Saturday,
Broad-Street Park.
Game called at i:30 p. NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

- WASHINGTON. May 1s.--Fore-
rn cast for Friday:
fuh For Virginia and North Caro-
Ina: Fair weather. except show
ers near the coast; westerly
winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

WACO. TEX. May n.--l;ao A. Nj
Senator Coke 10 unconscious. aud ~
death is only matter Of eeU mio9>1
gayewells have been se!d. 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

English nation. They hoped that this
might be brought about in several ways.
Among these were the gold which the
the finding OF a passage TO the South
Sea and by that TO India. the production
Of many things that England consumed,
The consuming OF many things that Eng
land produced. the homes 10 be found
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

of the James. the past and the present
are so softly blended in a gentle pageant
of wood and meadow, lawn and pasture
The hanks are thickly shrouded with
trees. bat in them row and then
glimpse is caught of a snugly sheltered
house overgrown with flowers, securely
protected from every blast of the STORM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14
HON. LYON C. TYLER, IL. D..

president OF william anu MdlyJ
II A. Claibo-n. Mrs. f. V. Valentine,
Mrs. Henry Tyler. Mrs. j. Is. lAghttoot'
and Miss Margaret Lee
Dinner and refreshments We're serVeu
nv a committee of ladies from Grace
Episcopal church, under the personal ol-
rection and supervision Of Miss Mary
Thaw.
Among those present were Mesdames
II A. Claiborn. j. Aston Cabell. NJ. ID.
Hoee. ]. Iightfoot. j. Hunter Brockeh-
brough. T.. V. Valentine. H. Carmichael,
Albert Dana, Charles Boiling, j. D..
Crutchfeld; Misses Mamie and Lily HILL
Grace Spellman, Mchaux, Mabel and
Lulie Walker. Christian Weddell, Aylett,
Evelyn Gordon. Ethel Pace, Anne Grant,
Inv Augustine. Glenn, Allie and Loolie
Cook. Ethel Harvey, Judith Deane, Annie
and Gussie Mcclure. May Lynch, Mabel
Talley. Emsy Lipscomb, Jennings, Mamie
Gillian, Higgins, Lucy Hayes, Mary
Lyons Mayo, Annie Mayo, Bargamin,
Douthat. Archer, Sedden, Ellen and
Martha Bagby Moseley, Iarbroush,
Tyler and Julia Mckinney; Messrs. Lgnt-
foot. Wormley, James Caskie. Judge D..
II. Ingram. Randolph Boiling, William
and Stafford Parker Stewart and VIII
liam Michaux, Barton III. Wise, Wheeler
Garnet. Tinsley, Wingo. Douglas, Judge
Flournoy, Joseph Wallerstein Thomas
Brander, Adair, William Stanard, Charles
Boiling John rutherford, q. Valen-
tine, Major Kirk, Albert Tanner, and w.
Blair.
ARRIVED IN a DOWNPOuR.
There was not a rift in the clouds when
the Pocahontas reached her moorings
at jamestown The downpour was
steady and persistent, and 1t was quite
evident that the programme, as arranged.
could not be carried out from the ap-
pointed place. Some l,2OO excursionists
from Norfolk, Smithheld, Old Point,
Newport News, and the districts sur
rounding jamestown were gathered on
the wharf as the Pocahontas came
alongside, and enthusiasm that no storm
clouds could depress burst forth In re-
heated cheers. There was conference
between the Committee OF Arrangements
for the celebration and the officers OF
the Association for the Preservation OF
Virginia Antiquities. and the suggestion
OF Mr.. irwin Weisiger of the Virginia
Navigation Company that the exercises
should take place on the boat. the speak
crs standing upon the steps between the
promenade and lower decks 80 as to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was rainy and Disagree
able. II was still cloudy at midnight.
State of thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

ATHENS. May i3-A dispatch Just re-
ceived here from Arta says that the
Greek troops under Colonel Bariatarin
have had an engagement with the Turks
around the town OF Imaret. Several mea
have been killed or wounded. The TURKS
have retreated with the exception Of
small column, which Is still opposing the
Greek advance.
Colonel Golhnopoulos has advanced ana
occupied Phiilpiada- He expects TO cap
ture the iron bridge over the Louro1.
which would render the capture OF Pro-
vesa possible.
GREECE WON'T PAY INDEMNITY.
ATHENS, May l5.-In the course Of En-
interview to-day. M. Delyannis. the fGfp<
mer premier. criticised the evacuation ~
Crete without compensation. and declared
that Greece would never pay indemni(X
Ia Turkey. He added: '1f any 1ucH
proposal Is submitted to the legislative a..
sembly. II viii certainly be rejeeted-'s M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-14

The Morgan Cuban resolution came up
st , O'clock. but went over until Monday.
AZ the request Of Mr.. Morgan. who
stated that the request was made for
reasons Of public duty. and under cir
cusnstances which he was not at liberty
20 state fully.
AZ the request Of Mr. Allen. Mr.. Hoar
changed his motion. so as TO have the
resolution referred 10 the Committee on
judiciary, instead OF the Committee on
Privileges and Elections. The motion. as
amended. was agreed 10.
Mr. Caliinger introduced resolution
for the appropriation OF $500 for the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-06

member of a grand jury in this county.
Mr.. Bell is barber by trade or profess
sion, whichever one feels like calling
it, and is the proprietor of well pat
ronized tonsorial parlor at 1872 Selby
avenue. He is thirty years of age,
was born in Missouri year after the
close Of the civil war; and has lived in
st. Paul for over a dozen years. Part
Of this time he was engaged as porter
on Pullman sleeping car, but eight
years ago he opened barber shop in
the Albion building on Selby avenue,
and since that time has been engaged
in business for himself. He is bright,
intelligent and prosperous business
man, and will not ask to be excused
from duty on the ground that he is
not an American citizen.
Mr. Bell is one of the eleven men
summoned to serve as grand jurors by
the special venire which was drawn
Monday by the judges of the district
court, Mayor Doran and County As
SCISSOR Seng. The eleven selected by
the jury commission have all been serv-
ed by the sheriff and will line up in
the district courtsthis morning. Their