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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-11-11
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ILLINOIS MINERS.

Streator, H., November 10-Great
interest was manifested in the miners
convention here to-day. The fact that
a settlement had been made at Carbon
Hill and Braceville will have a tendency
it is thought, to bring about a settle
meEt in the entire North Illinois field.
Many delegates came instructed to stand
out for the Springfield scale. National
President Ratchford viii endeavor to
bring about compromise scale which
will be an advance Of 10 cents over the
scale adopted here 4 s. May and only
4 cents below The Springfield scale.
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ment to the President, explaining why
the commission failed. The Senator
is not yet without hope Of success, and
has explained how near the commits
sion was to bringing about favorable
reply. Senator Wolcott said that when
everything was going along nicely and
it seemed that the British cabinet
would go as far as had been promised,
reopening the Indian minis and con-
senting to conference, the press of
Great Britain and the bankers of Lon
don criticised the cabinet so severely
that it was compelled to take course
contrary to that which the commission
has expected.
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NEW HALL OPENED.

A Large Crowd Attends the Entertainment
at st. Mary's School Building Last Night.
The opening of the new hall in the
ST. Mary's parochial school building,
on the South Side, was opened last
night with appropriate exercises given
under the auspices of the Young
Ladies Literary and Musical Society.
The hall, which is quite commodious,
was filled to it's full capacity. Those
who participated acquitted themselves
with credit. Rev. Father Mullen, pas
tor of the congregation Of the Church
of the immaculate Conception, deliv-
cred an address that was much appre-
ciated.
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FEUD BREAKS OUT AGAIN.

Knoxville, Tenn, November 10.-1n-
formation from Hancock county is that
the feud between the Eppersons and
Williams, growing out of the killing
of William Epperson, has broken out
again. In a fight Leyear, cousin of
Williams, shot Charley Epperson and
seriously wounded him. Maricon
Short has taken sides with the Epper-
sons Both factions are arming for a
desperate encounter and serious trou
BILE is feared
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PERU TO RECIPROCATE.

Washington, November 10.-Peru
has taken steps to secure whatever
advantages may be reaped under the
reciprocity clause of the new tariff act
A large amount Of work is involved
in the negotiations, as it is necessary
to go over tariff statistics and general
trade figures, so that it may be some
time yet before the matter is brought
to the point of agreement.
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ARRANGING FOR RELIEF.
President and Navy Department Comforting
Regarding Ice Bound Sailors.

Washington, d. c., November 10
Secretary Long and Capt. Shoemaker
had conference with the President to-
day concerning the ice-bound whaling
fleet in Bering sea. Further Informal
ton from San Francisco had been re-
ceived which made it ineXpedient to
send the whaling ship Thrasher to the
rescue, and it has now been determined
to send the Bear Revenue marine Off
GERS have reported that the Thrasher
is not as serviceable as dysired and be-
sides would cost $500 day and might
be gone eco days or more, mourning an
expense which the department would
not be willing to assume. The Bear
will be Immediately provisioned and
sent to the nearest point that can be
reached and the provisions will be
transported over the ice by reindeer or
dogs, as seems most feasible.
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BANKERS BLAMED.

English Cabinet Forced to Recede From Its
Position in Favor of tsimetalism.
Washington, November Ex-senator
tremely reticent about his recent trip
abroad and refuses to see members of
the press The commission of which
he is chairman was appointed by the
President and will make aireport to
the executive, which probably VIII be
transmitted to Congress. T is report
will be accompanied by e CORE
Rdence which has been y with
nments with whom the Pmmls-
has been negotiating. enator
has y IN informal tate
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NATIONAL LEAGUE MAGNiATES.


Philadelphia, November 10.-The Ma
tional League held two hours session
this afternoon. The time was wholly
consumed in a general discussion of the
proposition of the minor leagues for
modification Of the drafting rule, which
had been favorably recommended to the
league by the board Of arbitration No
conclusion was reached and the consid-
Grafton of the subject will be again
taken up on Friday morning, to which
time the meeting adjourned. To-mor-
row will be devoted to a carriage drive
through Fairmont and to a general
sightseeing, which is part of the en-
tertainment provided for the visitors
by Messrs. Reach and Rogers, of the
Philadelphia club.
The St. Louis-Philadelphi change of
players was the only one of the many
deals on hand which was brought to
a close to-day. st. Louis gets Doug
las, DonOhue and Cross, for Taylor,
Clements, Dowd and Cross. Another
deal which will place Grady and Hart
man, of the ST. Louis club, with the
New York Giants is verify likely to go
through. Won Der Abe and Freedman
had frequent conferences to-day, but
could not agree upon terms for the
transfer of the two men to New York
A cash consideration was proposed by
the New York president, and subse-
quently three of the New York players
were offered in exchange 1t was learn
ed that Donnelly and Park Wilson were
two of the men mentioned. It is
thought that an agreement will be
reached on this deal tonight or to-
morrow.
Another deal On the carpet IS an offer
Of Cincinnati to exchange Dwyer, Nc
earthly and Miller with the Pittsburg
club for Pitcher killen and Fielder Ell
mer Smith.
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BOYCOTT AMERICAN DOORS.

GLASGOW, November 10-The officials
of the Joiners Union have posted notices
in all the shops in this city forbidding
members of the union to hang doors which
have been made in the United States, or
to use manufactured joinery which has
been imported from America. The reason
for this notice, it is said, is that specula-
tive builders have been importing large
quantities of all classes of manufactured
wood
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The Gather.

Mr.. C. SchGepf, the Opero House
druggist, made the following oDserva-
tons of the weather yesterday: z a.
m, 43; 8 a. M, IS; Il m. so; p. m,
81; p. M, 81. Weather, changeable.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. November 10
For West Notwithstanding weather;
possibly light showers; warmer; souther-
~ winds. becoming variable.
For Western Pennsylvania-Threa tening
weather and showers; warmer; increasing
southwesterly winds. becoming high on
the lakes Thursday morning.
For Ohio-Showers; warmer Thursday;
southwesterly winds, becoming north
westerly and high on the lakes.
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AN ADVANCE GRANTED.

Youngstown, Chic, November TO-
The blast furnace operators of the Ma
honing Valley have agreed upon an adj
vance of ten per cent. in the wages Of
their employees. The advance is to go
into effect December 1. At least 1900
men will be benfted.
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SIX SERIOUSLY INJURED
BY Railroad Collision in Chicago-Pas-
senger and Milk Trains Bump.

senger and Milk Trains Bump.
Chicago, November 10.-Chicago and
Eastern Illinois passenger train No. -,
bound for Chicago, collided with a milk
train on the Wabash railroad at Ham
mond Junction, on Eighty-sixth street,
to-day, while both trains were going at
high speed. Six persons were seriously
injured Engineer Stoner, of the Chca-
go & Eastern Illinois, will probably die.
The other five will recover. A mis-
placed switch caused the wreck.
The injured:
John Stoner, ribs crushed; leg bro
ken.
A. K. McCrone, brakeman, Chicago
& Eastern Illinois, right arm crushed.
Mrs. Bessie Richards, Charmon, H.,
head cut and body bruised.
Mrs Louise Austerman, Beecher, ILL.,,
bruises and cuts.
John Stoolstra, Chicago, head cut
and bruised.
C. Perseuft, Chicago, right arm
crushed
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NJ. A. C. STOCKHOLDERS
TO Hold an Important Meeting To-Day-A
Manager for the Club.

The stockholders in the Metropolitan
Athletic Club will hold an important meet
ing to-day. Several matters of interest to
The members will be up for consideration.
One of the most important matters to
be considered will be the securing of a
match maker and manager for the club.
The man whom several members have in
mind is Prof. Gordon, of Washington,
Pa. He is a splendid boxing instructor,
has a full knowledge of everything per
tanning to the ring, and would probably
succeed in bringing a number of good
boxers here from the East. Gordon has
developed a number Of excellent boxers at
Washington Pa, a number of whom
have appeared before the Metropolitan
Club.
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MANuLED REMAINS.
Dead Body of Charles Van Buskirk Placed
Upon the Railroad Tracks.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. November 10.-Charles
Van Buskirk, of Venice. ILL.,, was robbed
and mysteriously murdered in the Big
Four railroad yards on the east side Of
the river at an early hour to-day. His
lifeless body was then thrown across the
railroad tracks and mangled by numerous
trains. When found his head had been
cut off. There was a deep cash on top Of
the skull and another injury on the left
temple having the appearance of a shot
wound. The police are looking for his
assailant.
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SHOT HIMSELF DEAD.

Dayton, O., November 1O.-Early
this morning B. F. Hargrave, a prom
inent real estate and money broker,
and interested in several manufacture
Ing concerns, shot himself in the heart
while suffering from rheumatism of
that organ. He was 50 years Of age
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BUTTERWORTH BETTER.

CLEVELAND, o., November 10-Major
Butterworth's condition changed for the
better during last night, and his physi-
clans to-day believe he has passed the
crisis and will recover, unless something
unforeseen occurs.
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ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle of the Movements of In
dividuais

taOVtEnenCS
dividuais
Miss Mary o. Long. Of Charleston, is
the guest of Misses Martha end Sue
Caldwell, on Sixteenth street.
Mrs. Sarah Adler is visiting friends
at Baltimore, Md.
Ex-Governor A. 3. Fleming, Of Fair
mont, was in the city yesterday.
Thomas Carnahan, of North Market
street, arrives home this morning after
four days business stay at Charleston.
Col. Geo. B. Caldwell, General Alfred
Caldwell and Hon. john A. Howard
were all absent from the city yesterday,
attending court at New Cumberland
Mrs. Frank Booth returned to The city
yesterday after an extended soj0i.rn
in Ohio.
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OLOGIES FOR GIRLS

Muscatine QoWa) News-Tribune.
If some of the mothers of girls who seem
TO have no taste for anything only to at
tend college would give them a thorough
ogy. darnology. pathology. washoIoev
and general hustleology there would be
more housekeepers than there are at
present
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SAW A WHALE.

Dover, England, November 10.--While
a mail steamer was crossing to-day
from Calais to Dover, the vessel narrow
ly escaped col,iding with whale which
suddenly appeared ahead of her. \
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-11-11

All candidates for places on the W.
A. G. foot ball team are requested to
meet at the gymnasium tonight for
signal practice 1t is expected that the
new material will strengthen the team,
and that it will make a good showing
in games remaining to be played this
season.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-11-11

The Madisons would like to play the
Bellaire high school foot ball team Friday
afternoon at the bridge park. Please an
swer In Fridays Register whether favor
able or not.
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DOP0R1|NG MATTERS.
A Foot Ball Game at the Island Ball
Park Saturday
Between the Atnaville Juniors and
the Steubenville Team-The Line
Up of the Two Teams-Other Foot
Ball Matters The M. A. @. Stock
holders to Meet.

A good football game is promised for
Saturday afternoon at the Island base ball
park, when the Aetnaville Juniors will
contest with the Steubenville eleven. The
teams are we'll matched. Steubenville
recently won game from the Juniors,
through their advantage in weight but
Steubenville has strengthened with some
heavier players. The game will be called
at three o'clock. The teams will line up
as follows:
Steubenville. Position Juniors.
Andrews ........l left end. CaSs
Killmartin ....left tackle. ..... Edmunds
Mccain ........left guard ........ Rensler
Heburn ..........center... "A. smith
Flanagan .....right guard. w. Williams
Geary .......... right tacke...... Thomas
Coulter ....... right end.......... Mathis
Russell .......quarterback ........... Dams
]. Maralee fright halfback...... Lewis
Bowers ....... left halfback.... L. Williams
Haupt ...... full back..... r. Smith
Subs, Steubenvilfe, Quinn, 7. Maralee,
Maham; referees, F. Haupt and D. Joins;
Aetnavile w. Davis, Fell Rather.
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-FOUR and A HALF FEET
May Be Expected on the Ohio by To-
Morrow.

Will Enable a General Resumption
of Packet Business by Saturday.
Tho Wharfboat Likely to Be
Brought Up From the Parkers-
burg Docks To-Day -The Rain of
the Past Few Days General
Along the HeadwaterS.
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Fifty Years Ago.

who could imagine that this should be
The place where. in eighteen ninety-three
That white woT1d-worder of arch and
dome
Should shadow the nations, polychrome...
Here at the Fair was the prize conferred
On Ayers Pills, by the world preferred.
Chicago-like, they record show,
Since they sta-ted-so years ago.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills

Ayers Cathartic Pills
have, from the time Of their
preparation, been continuous
success with the public. And
that means that Ayers Pills
accomplish what is promised
for them; they cure where
others fail. It was fitting.
therefore, that the worldwide
popularity of these pills should
be recognized by the Worlds
Fair medal Of 1So3-a fact
which emphasizes the record:
so Years of Cures.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-11-11

Scorers, j. Nolte and Sellers; umpire,
". Acker; tonight, Cosmopolitans VS..
Silver Globes.
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GREEN THE WINNER.

BULLETIN
San Francisco, November 10.-Green
wins in the first round.
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Evening star., 1897-02-08

tives Cook. Bosney and Jenkins Of Wis
consin will not be at home again until
Tuesday. February -.
Mrs. Job Barnard will not be at home to-
morrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Ess---:n II. piilsbury (NeiIie
V; earry, nave returned from their wedding
trip, AID will be at home to their friends
after February II. 1927 New Jersey avenue
northwest.
Mrs. II. n. Ralston has reformed to Hy-
attsviiie and VIII 10 longer be az home
Tuesdsys In the city.
Mrs. CatciIings will be at home tomor
ro" afternoon for the last time this sea-
Mrs f. L. Barclay Of oaio II street gave
pink tea In honor of her gIest, Miss Par
rot. last Friday
MRS. WIN. ii. Sims. corner 18th and X
streets, Will not receive tomorrow but will
be at Rome Tuesday. February l6
Mrs. VIM. A. Stone will not be at home
TO callers tomorrow
mrs Hartman and Mrs. Towne of l.i9
oregon avenue viii he at home tomorrow
assisted by Mrs. Marble of Minnesota Miss
r.eIniah ana Miss Cannon. daughter of SEN
atcr Carnon of Utah.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Amy Twedale Charles to Mr.. II. l.. Ra.l
only son of the late Millionaire V. e Ra.l
OF montana. The wedding will take place
In the early spring
Mrs. William Buckler of Baltimore will
give a talk at the Washington Club Wed
nesday morning. February H. at II O'clock
on some Distinctive Features OF Greek
Tragedy: Mrs Buckler is a graduate OF
Girton College. Oxford
very pretty wedding occurred last We'd
nesday evening at the Congress Street NJ
+. church, Georgetown. the contracting
parties being Miss Grace b. Pearson
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fear
son, ana Mr. Samuel NJ. Meeks The Rev
Dr hammond officiated and quite a num-
Der OF friends witnessed the ceremony
The bride looked charming in a going-away
gown of heliotrope broadcloth, trimmed
WIN white, and wore hat to match A
reception was held at the brides nome. inn
ineoiateiy after which the couple left for
an extended trip north.
The congressional ladies at the Elsmere
will receive tomorrow at 3 O'clock
Mrs. J. w. Babcock OF Wisconsin received
this afternoon at her residence II Il street
northwest. She was assisted by Mrs John
j. jenkins, Mrs. 5. S Barney Miss Barney
Mrs. David Moore and Miss Finch of Iowa
The Misses Street will be at home to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1897-02-08

,ran! dtstressed sufferer from Lung or
idea that his disense was tu',tr,I,lc has &c.,
l.s,"red Z" perfect health by Dr. y. Iaynr's EN-
IL bilious. take Jayne's Painle,s sanatfye ru,.
Evening star., 1897-02-08
n MARlaIED.

DRt -ATwEIL. ON February :. 1897 by tb.
Rev James Il. Wilson. JOHN w Di,I Nj ana
GEoRGlE '. ATwEII. "
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-29
JOHN e. KEANE & co.
Corner Main and John Streets.
STYLE, DURABILITY
AND LOW COST.

Ask for either and give you all three All gar
ments together broad lines by broad minded makers
People who know the value of combining quality
to bring out the class clothing that the majority folk
stylish and durable but at low That why
ing the business of the town.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-29
MISS wu.pMaN-MR DREW.

A very pretty h be wedding took place
on Wednesday evening at the home of
the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs Daniel
wildman on Mile Hill. The contracting
parties were Miss Clara M. Wildman and
George A. Drew. The marriage cere-
mony was performed by Rev G.. T. Lins-
ley, In an impressive manner, at 2
O'Clock. The home was very prettily
decorated with chrysanthemnms and
wild flowers, the couple standing under
a O oral arch. Mr. and Mrs Albert Wild
man stood up with them. After congrat-
ulatins, bountiful wedding breakfast
was partaken OF. Mr. and Mrs Drew re
ceived handsome presents from theil
many friends. Among the invited guests
were Mr. and Mrs Albert Wildman o.
Danbury, Mr. and Mrs Abram Wildmar
and Mr. and Mrs Everett Marcy Of Mich
oils, James Seeley and daughter o
Bridgeport, G. M. Hedding OF New York
w. s. Drew, Mr. and Mrs Ira Wildmal
and son Jesse, Mr. and Mrs Bert Wild
man, Mr. and Mrs G. B. Sherman ant
John W. Webb Of Newtown. The newl.
married couple will make their home TO
the present at O.. b. Sherman's, wher
the groom has lived for the last eigh
years. Their friends ioin In wishing
them happy welded life.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-29
Changes at the Rubber.
SUPT SLOANE LEAVES
For New Jersey.--The
Rumors in the Air.
SUPT CUSHMAN OF THE
PASSAIC FACTORIES
IN TOWN.

For some weeks divers rumors hav
been In the air, relative to possibl,
changes at the Sandy Hook factories O.
the New York Betting & Packing Co.
Led. THE BEES representatives have
been cogDizant of them, but as it is oul
policy not to deal in rumors or sidewalk
gossip, we have refrained from making
any comment.
1t Is now fact, however, that Super.
inCendent c. w. Sloane has severed his
connection with the factories, leaving
Newtown on Wednesday for Trenton, N
j. His household goods were shipped
away on Tuesday.
A representative of The BEE visited
the factories on Tuesday, and met Su.
p1rinCcndent .oane, as he was leaving
the lower factory in company with Mr.
Cushman, general manager of the Passa.
ic factories. In reply to the question as
10 who was to succeed, Mr. Sloane good
naturedly replied: well, we expect Mr.
Mckinley to take the helm. Secretary
Long will look after the calender room,
while Assistant Secretary Roosevelt may
be in charge of the hose room" This
was as definite information as to the fu-
ture plans OF the company, as Mr. Sloane
disclosed. IL regard to his own depart
ure, Mr. Sloane, said: MANY express
sions of regret at my departure have
been made to me by citizens of the viii
lage, as well as the men in the factory
| shall not forget the many courtesies
that have been extended to me by many
Of the townspeople while | have been a
resident of the town. | leave with the
kndest OF feelings for all"
To Mr. Cushmau, the reporter passed
his query as to the plans for the local
management, but he responded with a
smile aud simply stated that "Mr Sloane
had been good man for the company,
and that they we're sorry he was going"
Mr. Sloane, the retiring superintendent,
has been in charge since September,
1898. He has been rigid in his govern
ment, and he has had several strikes to
face. This has naturally made the rela
tions somewhat strained between the su-
perlntendent and the workmen, and
many think he has been over bearing in
his Gemeanor.
Socially, in Sandy Hook and New
town, Mr. Sloane has made many friends,
as we'll as Mrs Sloane, who Is a lady of
culture. Whoever may succeed Mr.
Sloane, IL is hoped the factories may con.
tinue successfully, giving employment
to many men, and bringing substantial
prosperity to the town. 1t is to be sim
cerely hoped that the rumors of shut
down are groundless.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-29
OVERCOATS.
MEMS SUITS.
BOYS S UITS.

Beautiful black blue and brown Kersey Overcoas and
shapes to lit all kinds Of mentor only $O boon to those who
want handsome coat and the time like
paying fancy price We know of better chance anywhere
than this.
Double breasted and singlereased Mems Suits with double
breasted and single breasted coats and from 10 S25
Long Trouser Suits for boys from SIS to S18 So Knee
Suits, from $3.50 So regular harvest time good
things. cheap
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-29
October Brides
MISS BRADLEY-MR HEATING.

A very pretty wedding ceremony was
solemnized at st Roses church on Wed
nesday morning at 10 O'Clock, the con-
tracing parties being Miss Lucy Brad
ley, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Peter Brad
ley of Berkshire, and John F. Heating.
The maid Of honor was Miss Bradley, a
sister of the bride, and the best man was
Patrick Kelly. Following the ceremony
at the church, a reception took place at
the home of the BRIDES parents, and Mr.
and Mrs Heating left onlthe q train for
the wedding journey, to include points
OF interest during their absence from
home. They were showered with rice
and good wishes by large humber OF
friends, who accompanied them as far as
the railway station to see them safely
started on the journey. They we're the
recipients of a large number Of very
handsome gifts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-29

Colored and white Percaline Under
skirts, with corded umbrella rufTie or two
divinity ruffles, for sl.lS each Lnts Of
rustic in these skirts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-10-29

Street, and Warner, Taylor & Curtis at
Sandy Hook. Don't fail to procure. them
early and get the best seats for the en-
tire course, which is an exceptionally
good one. The committee wish to state
now that all of the entertainments, this
season, will commence promptly at s
O'Clock, avoiding all tedious delay in the
hall. It will be rare treat to hear Col
L r. Copeland, who opens the course on
Friday evening, November II.