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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18
CIVIL SERVICE LEAGUE.

Cincinnati, o., Dec II. The National
Civil Service Reform League to day re-
elected Carl Schurz president by accla
nation. The League adopted resolu-
ticn praising President Mckinley's ex-
tension of the classified service and de-
nouncing the fight on civil service started
In Congress. q.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18

ALL PERSONS troubled with coughs,
colds. hoarseness. sore throat, ETC., will
find Immediate relief by using Smith
Bros. Cough Drops. Public speakers and
singers are invited to try them. One of
these drops put into the mouth before
going to bed loosens the phlegm and
causes.the patient to enjoy a comfortable
nights sleep. For sale by ]. J. CA
TOGNI.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18
W. s. MCClanahan & Go.
No. 7 Campbell Ave.

After hearing some friends continually
praising Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis Fleck, of
Anaheim, Cal, purchased a bottle of it
for his own use and is now as enthusi-
astic over it's wonderful work as anyone
can be. The 30 and 80 &C Mt sizes for sale
by II. G. Barnes, she puts up prescrip-
tions.n
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18
Sterling Silver Novelties.

Sterling Silver Novelties.
Every piece warranted Ster-
ling Silver 925-l 300 fine. No
present you can give will be
more fully appreciated.
Sterling Handle Pocket
Knives, soc and SOC.
Sterling Folding Cigar Cut
tiers, SOC.
Silver Butter Knives, 81.
Tweezers, 25c and SOC.
Cut Glass Vinigrettes, ster-
ling tops, 81 and S1.25.
Manicure Scissors, soc.
Embroidery Scissors, SOC.
Paper Cutters, SOC.
Lock Bracelets, SOC and
S1.25.
Sterling Silver Sugar, Olive,
Orange and Berry Spoons,
Gold Bowl, only 81.
Souvenir Spoons, SOC.
Sterling, Shoe Horns, But
toners, Files, Tooth Brushes,
Curling Irons, and many other
pretty and useful things.
Carpets and house Furnishings.
You can't afford to buy these
where they cost a great deal
more.
Druggets, the best all wool
lngralns, extra heavy
3X2a yards, 1926.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18

Celluloid Photo-holders.
Celluloid Cases, hand-paint-
ed, for gloves, handkerchiefs,
jewelry, trinkets, &c.
Celluloid Sets, Comb, Brush
and Mirror.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18

one beauhm
christmas Special Sales eger thousand
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18

SECTIONS 75c load of wood contains
as much as the 81 loads you get from
country wagons He's measured them
and knows. Phone 81 or l05 for a load
and you'll see
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18

Breakfast 90 cents; dinner, 25 cents;
supper, 20 cents. Meal tickets, "a. j.
j. Catogni's restaurant
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18
Coming and Going.

Mr.. d. VI. Taylor arrived in the city
last night from Bristol, Tenn, where he
bid adieu to friend of the far West.
L. J. Reece, of Mechanicsburg, O., was
in the city yesterday.
r. w. Davis, of Bluefield. w. Va. who
has been in the city several days, left for
Petersburg yesterday.
II. a. Rhyme, a student of Roanoke
College, was in the city yesterday.
Miss Allie Spindle left on No. yester-
day for Christiansburg.
Miss Lavela Slicer arrived in the city
yesterday from FiDcastle.
Mrs. Robinson, of Bedford City, was
in town short while yesterday doing
little Christmas shopping.
]. E. NJ. Hauckel returned yesterday
from trip down the valley division.
Miss Daisy Watson, of Charlottesville,
who has been visiting Mrs. S. b Cary,
left for her home yesterday.
Rev. f. ". Hubbard, of Salem, re-
turned to his home yesterday from trip
to Lynchburg.
w. P. Barclay, of Brugh's Mill, was in
the city short while yesterday.
Miss Mamie Reed and Miss Mary Paul
Massie arrived in the city yesterday from
Hollins Institute.
+. j. McCulloch and G. +. Funger, of
Lithia, were in the city yeste rday on bus
mess.
Rev. L. G. Broughtor and II. a. Wolf
sohn returned yesterday from Norfolk
where they have been holding a revival.
w. S. Wilson, an employee of the comp
trcl. er's office, left las. night accompa-
MED by his wife, for Philadelphia, where
they VII spend the holidays.
Blueiield Telegraph: Mrs VIC Bald
win returned on No. 3 last night from
Roanoke, where size has been visiting
relatives and friends.-W. r. Gordon. of
Roanoke, attorney for the Norfolk and
Western was in the city yesterday Miss
Freda Anderson, Roanoke, is visiting
her friend, Miss Grace Hight, Princeton
avcnue.-W. w. Hamilton. Of Roanoke,
was in the city steIday.-Mrs. S. E.
Geilinger has returned from "a visit to
relatives and friends in Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18

3x3 yards, Sc. 25.
3X34 yards, ST. 25
3X4 yards, $3.50
Hassocks, Assorted, Mo
quets, Velvets and Body Brus-
sells, only SOC.
Lovely Tapestry Table Gov
ers, ga size, at 81 and S1.25
Extra Heavy Fine Persian
Tapestry Table Covers, "a
size, 50.
Magnificent line fine Tapes
try Curtains to put your home
in keeping with merry Christ
mas times, s1.75 to SO pair.
Pretty Lace Curtains for
Christmas times any price you
want.
Some specially attractive
Lace Curtains at 81 so, SO,
50. so, 81 and SIS pair
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18

THE BELLED TEAMS ARE STILL.
RUNNING. w. X. ANDREWS & CO,
the OLDEST FIRM OF COAL AND
WOOD DEALERS in the city, are AT
THE OLD STAND, 219 Salem avenue,
ready to serve you on short notice
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18
VERDICT AGAINST SOUTHERN.

Lynchburg, Dec. 17.-In the circuit
court of Campbell county yesterday in
the cases of Callahan's administrator VS.
Southern railway'and Eva McBrayers' ad-
ministrator VS.. the same, verdict was
rendered. subject to demurrer to evil
dence, which is to he argued to.moir row.
These suits originated from an accident
near Lynch's stat ION about n year ago,
in which four members of the Callahan
family ana Miss McBrayers were killed
Try passenger train while crossing the
railroad track in wagon.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18
RandkeyChiefs.

The Great Christmas sale
now going on; great values in
ali lines.
500 dozen special in fine En-
broidered Swiss HandKerchiefs
at 10c and 124c.
Linen ones at TIC to 81 each.
Fine Linen Handkerchiefs for
men
Silk Handkerchiefs plain and
initial
Linens and White Goods.
Christmas Table sLinens,
Napkins and Towels, now sell
ing freely; nothing choicer for
present.
Specials in fine Table Sets
at 1915 and $3.50.
Specials in fine Table Cloths,
at 50, 50. SO, SO, IS. SO and SIS
each
See Napkins and Towels.
Three immense Christmas
Bargains in fine Marseilles Bed
Spreads, at 1925, So and
$3.50
Fine Sheer Linen Lawns for
HandKerchiefs, SOC, Use and
81 yard
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, 25 cents;
supper % cents. Meal tickets, 81. 7.
]. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18

FOR SALE
a scholarship in the National Business
College of Roanoke. Apply at the
Times Office
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18
Toys Of All Sorts,

Big Toys, little toys, wood
en- toys, iron toys, all sorts of
toys.
Large Office desks fo4 boys
at 95c, S1.75 and SO. so.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18

placed upon our counters
only about thirty styles left,
come ut once and see them,
$1.50 to SIS each.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18
Games.

Every home ought to be sup
piled with Games to amuse and
instruct the boys, to keep them
home at night; boys want at
traction-g give them such games
as they have a fondness for;
everything in games at Sc, Zoe,
15c, zoe and up to 81 each
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18
Bicycles.

You may not have thought
of getting bicycles at dry
goods store-but then they are
so much cheaper. See the ones
we are offering; examine them
critically; only 800. so.
Velocipedes for the small
boys, three sizes, $3.50, $1.75
and $1.9S.
Miscellaneous Christmas Gifts.
Many wonderful values. We
can name but a few
Collar and Cuff Cases, fine
leather, beautifully embossed,
at SOC and 75c., 81, $1.25,
81. SO and S1.75.
Celluloid Collar and Cuff
Cases, SOC and 75c.
Nickel Nut Picks, 10 and
19c a set. Nut Picks and
Crackers, &c set.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-18
d. M. TAYLOR,
Halter and Furnisher.
1l2 Jefferson street.
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE leading flu
ures ranged as follows:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-11

Altman e. Co, wholesale clOthlers. OF
RrfTnio. were damaged by Are gcster-
dnv. to the extent OF 100000.
johnson Complny's steel motorworlts
and Cambria rail mill No. !, OF John
town. Pa. resume to-day, after q long
idieness.
Ex-Queen Liiluokaiaui, OF Hawall,ar-
rived IN Bunnl0 shortly after noon
yesterday. She remained for an hour
and then went on to Niagara talls,
where she win remain day aud taen
return TO Boston.
John NJ Gosslor. aged forty years,
cashier Of the Lebanon. Pa, National
bank. attempted 20 commit suicide yes
tcrhay by shooting himself in the head,
He will die. His accounts are all right
IN health Is the cause given.
The Montpelier, Indiana, sheet and
tin plate mills were sold Tor 100000
Saturday. te satisfy mortgages, held bH
Nell BIOS, OF Columbus. Ohio. They
cost over a year ago. Sl2j0OO. The
purchaser. the American Tin Plete Co.,
Of ElWOld. vii start the min January
Is, with one hundred and ATTY hands.
Professor Brooks announces obsor-
vatlons of an enormous sun gpot now
ON The suns face end visible 10 the
naked eye through a smoked n'hss. II
i5 O remarkable solar disturbance CONF
ing az the minimum period Of sun
spots Professor Brooks II photograph
ing the phenomenon with the large tel
eScOpe.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-11
1NAueURAI PREPARATIONs
ProEresIIng RaPldly-PrOmISes to su
pass all Former Events.

Progresslng RaPIdly-PromISes to sur'
pass all Former Events.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Jan, 1O.-The
arrangements for the Inauguration OF
Presldent-elect Mckinley are progress
ing In a manner very satisfactory to
the committees having them in charge.
and II is believed that the decorations.
Illumlnatlons and ceremonies incident
10 this event will at least equal IN
beauty and impresslveness those or
any former Inauguration.
4 large number OF committees COM
posed of prominent citizens. each nav
Ing In charge a single feature, are
working IN perfect accord, and the re-
suits so Tar obtained gives assurances
of complete success. Az of the money
asked for bg the executive committee
mas been contributed, and a number OF
contracts already have been let. At a
meeting OF the executive committee
Chatrtnan Wright, ot the committee on
public comfort reported that he will be
able 10 Furnish lodgings for 100000 per-
sons if necessary. He had already reg-
lstered 9O.tO0 plnces where meals may
be obtained, and III windows and a
number Of balconies from which the
parade may be witnessed.
General clay. from the committee on
military organizations reported that
there would be In the parade one en-
tire division from Pennsylvania, con-
slstlng OF the governor and his stan,
division and brigade commanders and
their staffs: thcee regiments OF ten
companies each; twelve regiments Of
eight companies each; one battalion or
four Cofnpanies; one separate company;
three companies OF cavalry; two COM
panies OF naval militia, in all 5000
men.
Maryland will send her entire ma
tlonal guard and large bodies OF troops
are expected from New York, New Jer-
seV, Ohio, Rhode Island. Massachusetts
and other states. The cadets from the
limited States Military Academy Ht
West Point and from the United states
Naval Academy at Annapolis also VIII
be In line. as well as large number OF
crack and military examinations from
different parts Of the country.
Applications from many civic soctet-
les and clubs for positions are being re-
ceiyed and this feature Of the parade
will no doubt be unusually fine
The inaugural ball promises 10 be an
exceptionally brilliant affsiF. The dec
oratous win be very elaborate and all
OF the appointments OF a high order
The contract Tor the banquet was let
TO carl G. Essner. OF Philndelphla'after
a spirited competition among caterers
In The cast. a military band OF sixty
1--WE pieces and an orchestra OF one
hundred and twenty-five pieces VIII
furnish the music from separate stands
to be erected at the east aud north
fronts.
The committee Of civic organizations
contemplntcs the erection OF informa-
lion booths along the line OF the pa
rade and In the business portions OF
the city to be manned by the members
of the Washington high school cadets.
The Washington Light lnfantIF Voter
an Association has rendered its services
10 che committee TO do escort duty
during inaugural week The usual re-
ductlons In railroad rates from, all
parts or the country are expected
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-11
WHO KNOWS HIM



Body ofA Man Bonnd Dead on Railroad
Tracks At FairmOnt.
Special Dispatch to the Intelligencer.
FAIRMoNT, W. Va. ian. l0-Thls
morning an unknown man was found
dead under train of empty cars on a
siding i short distance east OF the depot,
evidently having been run over as he
was badly cut about the head. his right
leg broken and otherwise mangled He
looks to be about forty years old, has
sandy hair, slightly gray, sandy mus
tache and chin whiskerR. IL about feet
Q inches high. and would weigh about
$50 pounds. The toes OF his right foot
were on. and he walked with a cane,
which was found near him.
The following note unopened, IN q
Baltimore & Ohio envelope, and address
ed to the agent at Claysvllle. Pa, was
found by undertaken Cunningham.
which may lead 10 the identification.
Tunnel No, 5, agent Claysville, Pa,
please give this man a ticket to Man
nlnEton. w. Va. You win find money
which / gave him In his pocket, 81 60.
Take out what 1t viii cost to that place
and make him put the rest in his pocket
see that his mind is affected" This
was signed William Cox, superintendent
No. 5. He had Wheeling Sunday
paper OF November 18th. and 81 6S In sill
yer, in his pockets.
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Special Dispatch to tho 1ntelllgenoer.

Special Dispatch to the Intelllgenoer.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan. 1o.-To-
night the capital city gives pronounced
evidence Of the onward march of the
legislators. The main body is yet to
arrive, but there is a strong advance
guard in the form Of aspirants to hon
ors, and the mild emoluments within
the gift of the legislature The contests
will not be on in earnest before to-
morrow night, when It IS expected that
there will be few absentees.
OF possible presidents 'Of the senate
but one, Patton, OF Kanawha county, is
on the ground. Senator Whitaker, Of
Ohio. ls much inquired for, but he will
hardly be here before Tuesday, prob
ably not until the nominating caucus
has been held.
Hughes, Of Cabell, Henster, OF Mason,
and Lockney, of Calhoun, are each un-
derstood 10 be willing to accept the
presidency, but there are no evidences
OF active candidacy on the part of any
OF them,
Reed, OF Harrison. is an avowed can
dIdate and is receiving very kindly
consideration Il Is q good guess that
unless Senator Whitaker takes pains "a
eliminate himself, he VIII be president
OF the senate. He has consented re-
luctaptly 20 accept the honor II tender
ed him, He is by no means an enthu-
siastlc Whitaker man.
speakership: Contest.
Thus far the speakership contest IS
about the only thing with spirit in It,
Garvin, OF Ohio, Hanen, OF Marshall
Hahn, of Mineral, and stapleton. OF
Wood, are on the ground, letting no
guilty man escape. Glover, OF Preston,
has lust arrived and is surveying the
field. The lower end OF the state has
no candidate, but there has been some
talk OF Cline, Of Wyoming. Hanen and
StapletOn are old members, all the 9TH
| efs are new Other things being equal
former service has weight. and Is be-
ing taken into consideration. The new
members aspiring are young, bright
and hustllng and not disposed to con-
cede the right OF way to the old stag
ers
The clerkship of the senate and OF
the house will be disposed OF without
contest. Harris, OF Wood, clerk OF the
senate two years ago. viii hold on,
Hood, Of Kanawha, will be clerk OF the
house.
Crlslip, OF Roane. and Brand. Of
Marion, are the only candidates thus
far announced for sergennt-at-arms OF
the house. Crlsllp IL on The ground
Brand has not arrived.
Wiley, OF Summers, sergeant-At-
arms OF the senate two years ago. Is
willing TO serve again. For some OF
the places there is a seeming scarcity
calm that precedes the storm.
G. n. II.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-11
mEsr VIRGINIA MATTERs.
GOV. Atkinson la waShlngton-chrl'tsn
In- ofths Gunboat Wheeling.

Gov. Atkinson la washlngtou-ChrlIten-
In- ofthe Gunboat wheeling.
spscInl Dispatch 10 the Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. lO.AGov-
ernor Atkinson is in town and to-day
had the pleasure OF listening to a sermon
,by Rev L. o. Brown, who is pastor of
Foundry NJ. Z. church, a college mate.
The governor did not sit in the presiden-
tial pew. but he was not far from the one
which will be assigned 10 the incoming
chief magistrate. In company with
Hon. George Bowers, Mr.. Atkinson lefl
Tonight for Charleston, 10 be present al
the opening OF the state legislature.
Representative DOvener expects 10
leave on Tuesday for Charleston, unless
prevented by something not foreSeen
Mrs. Dovener left for Wheeling Tonight
to be absent about week.
Mr.. Dovener stated tonight that he
had succeeded in securing free transpor'
tatIon from Wheeling to San Francisco
and return for five members OF Wheeling
council and Ave representative citizens,
who may be delegated 10 be present nt
the christening OF the gunboat Wheel
ing, which Interesting event Is expected
10 transpire in April or May next
senator EllSIns has been called away
from the city on business. leaving for
New York this afternoon.
Among West Virglnians here are
Judge James Ferguson, OF Charleston,
and James NJ. Porter and Rev, j. II.
Sutherland, OF New Cumberland.
Mr. Huling has presented two bills for
the consideration Of the house, one Ia
grant a pension to Paul Summers, the
other for the relief Of Joseph Louder
milk, OF Monroe county.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-11

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Ian, 1O.--only
n few members OF the monetary CON
ference have us yet arrived in the city.
John p. Irish, Of California, w. y.
Dodge, OF New York. and f. V. Small
ey. OF ST. Paul, being the most promi-
nent OF those already here. The major
lly Of the delegates, which It is thought
win number four hundred, are expected
tomorrow.
Il is almost settled conclusion how
ever, that n commission SHAH be erea,
tod by che convention whose duty. Will
be to submit a final plan TO Congress
and urge IT'S adoption by that body.
Differences Of opinion exist as to
whether this commission shall give eN-
tended hearing TO various plans for re-
forming the currency system, or shall
draw up what Il considers wisest With
out much waste OF time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-11
THERE WAS A DIFFERENCE
Between an Imprrious Command and q
Polite Request.

Between an Impsrious Command and a
Polite Request.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1O.-The United
States troops which reached this city to-
day and will attend the military bicycle
exhibition during the week were accord
ed quiet welcome. Last week II was
proposed 10 hold a military parade on
the occasion Of the arrival OF the repre-
sentatlves Of the regular army. Protests
from officers OF organizations tavorlng
Sabbath observance were made. and all
plans Of military display were abaB-
doned. Instead uf being received by de-
tachments FROM the national guard or
the state OF New York and other military
organizations, not even drum beat was
heard when Captain George A, Dpdd, OF
Troop r." Third United States Cavalry
stepped out AZ the head OF his men at the
Grand Central depot Not member Of
the executive committee OF the grand
military bicycle and athletic tournament
was on hand except Mr.. Smith, the sec
retary. Bands and bunting alike were
missing.
The only uniformed men in sight were
Police Inspector Brooks. Captain Della
ney, OF the Grand Central Bub-statlOn,
one sergeant, two roundsman, and thirty
pntrnlmen. Inspector Brooks, rs the au-
th0rlzed representative OF the police de-
partment OF this city. saluted Captain
Bodh. When the Twenty-ArSt infantry
band members. who arrived with troop
Il, commenced TO take braFR Instruments
and drums from green cases and racks.
Inspector Brooks advanced towards
Captain Dndd and remarked In a tone ut
command: your men must not play"
Tine question Of the right Of the United
States troops 10 move through the city
on Sunday, no matter what the local
ordinance. had been raised during the
discussion regarding the Sunday parade
and the law department OF the city had
decided IN favor Of the United States
tr9rps Captain Dodd waited a moment
and then aiguIlled the band leader Ed
win q. Clark who 4 once gave the COM
mlnd Strike t'p."
Before the musicians had Jn Opp0rtu-
nifty 10 place the Instruments TO their
llps. inspector BrOks turned to Captain
Dodd and said
"Pleast do not let them play"
That's different" replied Captain
Dodd. and he gave a second signal order
Ing the band leader not 10 play.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-11

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 1o.-Governor
Matthews late yesterday evening deeid-
ed upon the final disposition Of six par
don cases. He made the announcement
to-day OF his action In these cases; FIVE
paroles were granted and one remission
~ \ dne. Three Of the men paroled
wore murdercrs. They were Daniel w.
smith, sentenced from Wayne county
In 1852 for the murder Of his father. 10
was but seventeen years OF age az the
time. and the decd was done NJ tho tnsti-
cation OF hls mother. who was sent TO
prison for life. George Stolcr. or Della
ware county. who was sentenced Tor ne
in 1868 for the murder of the two sons or
the farmer for whom he was working.
and Michael Rainhart. sentenced In 1883
FOR twcnty-onc years for the murder or
JosepR Robinson at Franclsville, Pulas-
III county
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-11
GOLD pEMoCRATr
Refuse to AnilIats with the BryanItsS
New Name for the Party.

Refuse to AnilIats with the BryanitsS.
New Name for the Party.
CHICAGO, Jan. 1O.-The conference Of
gold standard Democrats held at the
Auditorium yesterday declared for con-
tlnued opposition to the tenets of the free
silver wing of the party, and for d con-
tinuance OF the party organization.
Reunion with the Bryanites was de-
clared TO be out Of the question, and a
resolution offered by John P. Irish, OF
California, was adopted calling upon
gold Democrats throughout the country
to perfect their state and local organiZa-
tions with the purpose OF placing
state and local tickets in the
field at the next election. About sixty
men were present, representing the
states OF Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin,
Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota,
Kentucky and California.
Speeches were made by men from
every state represented, showing that
the party was everywhere in good condi-
tlon. The question OF a name for the
party. came up for consideration and
John p. Irish said he would not be sur
prlsed II the party at Its next convention
assumed the name OF the Democratic
Republican party. the original name OF
the Jeffersonian party.