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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-19

A SPECIAL DISCOUNT
Oh ten per cent. from regular price on
every pair Of shoes sold tomorrow.
L. wOLFSON.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
Isrn,lsirrct.s Btcyic,,.

New York. May 7.-BruClstrcore to-
morrow will say:
faVora Bile business features this weeI,
include the continued decline of wnt,sv
in Hooded districts Of the MIssisejnni
river valley, In portion Of which plant
ing mas begun; better demand for sia
pies ut Baltimore, st. Louis. Omaha.
Mllwaukec. NJ ST. Paul and Sioux Fails:
iarScf sales OF ilon ore TO Western FUR
haces and Il revival Of activity among
country merchants IN some central
Western States
OntaNorablc trade fea aturc; include tho
further decline Of prices for Rcsscmer
niE iron and steel billcts, with prodIc
.ioh OF pig iron In excess Of consump-
tlon, ana the prospect favorable for
blowing out q number OF stacks cool
weather West hnS checked The retail de-
hland ana complaints are received from
wholesale dealers in shoes, clothing ana
dry goods. Low temperature has rc-
1ardea the growth OF cotton and corn IN
IeNas. and In Kentucky the Leaf tola Geo
crop VIII he short. The Lake trade out
look Is not satisfactory: the movement
or building ma tcrlals Is slow; mercantile
collections show no Improvement. and
inc spring trade In general continues
lsappolnting. Exports Of wheat from
both coasts or the United States and
canada this week (flour included as
wheaD. amount TO 1,799,322 bushels. as
compared with 1,l55,000 bushels last
week $4,000 bushels In the week q year
ago. 2,So30oO bushels two years ago,
s,elh.Voo bushels three years ago. and as
compared with 2.7l2.000 in the like week
OF 1893. Exports Of Indian corn amount
to 3,l27 ISL bushels this week, compared
with 2,G61, 900 bushels last week. / .S91 900
bushels In the week n year ago, 933 900
bushels two years ago. 100000 bushels
,hree ,a,c years ago. and rs contrasted with
Ol6.000 bushels In the like week or 1893.
The total number Of business failures
throughout the United States this week
does not vary materially from what may
ne regarded as the average in recent
years for q corresponding uariod
amounting to 22S. aga inst 24i last week,
26i IN the week one year ago, 22i in the
week In '95, lS9 In 81 and 219 In '93 There
nre 30 business failures reported from
the dominion Of Canada this week COM
pared with 81 last week, IS in the week
one year ago, q two years ago and 30
In the like week Of '94
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
WOMAN's MISSIONARY WHO'S.
Afnih Annual Meeting-Over s53, 900
Raised for Missinns

Wilmington, n. c.. May THE ninth
ahhuaI meeting of the Womans Mission
arS Union, auxiliary To Southern Bap-
tist convention met I'm the First Pres
~. ~ Steilah cnurch at ?:3O a. m. to-day
PRESIDENT. Miss +. e. s. Heck. Of
Ra!e!sh, n. c., in the chair Mrs. w. p.
oldham. Of Wilmington, conducted the
opening service of praise
Mr.. Z. r.. Stevenson, Of Wilmington
~ G.. warmly welcomed the Union. The
response by Mrs. S. r. Moody, of Ken
lEckY, was equally cordial Commit
tees appointed
Miss F. E. $. Heck, president. gave the
annual address, corresponding. cores
pondng secretary Miss Annie w. Arm
strong, reported showing The Following
receipts and expenses.
The entire receipts OF the Woman's
Missionary Union for the year are s53,
40Ioi; Home Missions S2a,93l. 81 Foreign
Missions s23,47G.S3
Because of the great financial depres-
sion all over the country, the droughts
III some places floods in others, the Of
1erlngS probably represent more real
sacrifice than in any previous year
The total expenses are SI,S5566, OF
which amount the foreign board paid
S9"O.43 christmas offering expenses,
SlSO.iS), the home board $3.50, and the
Sunday School Board. 5000.
The services OF the officers of the
Woman's Mission Union are gladly,
freely, lovingly given for the advance
ment Of Christ's cause nothing being
paid them, not even for travelling ex-
pehses. The work is carried on continu-
ously during winter and summer
The report Of the enrolment commit
tee shows "a large representation from
States of the South and Southwest
After transaction Of routine business,
adjourned to meet at 10 q. IN. to- morrow
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
TIE CENTENNIAL.
EnrSe CraWtis at the Nashville Expo.
sitiOn YC4fertlnX

Nashville, Tenn. May THE attend
ance at the Tennessee Centennial Expo
sitl0n to-day was large. The convOca-
ton of OSsoli Circle was held in the
Woman's Building, Mrs. Charles a. Per-
kins Of Knoxville, president
The desire to see the air ship Of Prof
Barnard, which on its trial trip ycster-
day showed that the inventor had built
machine that could be steercd in any
direction, and which responded readily
10 the propclllng power, attracted many
visitors to the Exposition grounds to-
day. but the ship was not on exhibition.
The pupils Of the Tennessee Industrial
School, 700 in number. visited the EN-
position to-day, and this afternoon lis
tened to addresses from some Of the yis-
itirE Methodist Bishops.
Many prominent artists have arrived
and others are Ell route to attend the
formal opening of the Parthenon Mon
day. when r. Hopkins Smith, Of New
York. will deliver an address. Exhibits
continue TO arrive. Tomorrow is pub
lie school children's day and ten thous-
and school children are expected to- at
tend. The management has decided to
keep all buildings open until o'clock
every night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
NONGmlGntX OfCnstnM.

New Orleans. May 7-Secretary Hes
ter's weekly cotton statement shows
amount brought Into sight 80, $50, against
4l.3f4 Tor the seven days ending May 7
last year: 35.766 year beorc last, and 25,-
377 same time in 81. Total movement
from September ! to date S,l6374S.
against G,739.29l last year. 9573421 year
before last and 7l9l,77S for the same
time In '9i.
The movements since September 1
show receipts at all United States ports,
65i0.590 against 500, $50 last year, 7,775.-
AT year before last and 5.711.3lG same
time In %; overland to Northern mills,
Sf2.9S1. against 7G6,24i last year, 102l
year before last and S0l,G9 same time In
1891; Southern mill taklngs, 76O, ,OGG,
against 742.9A6 last year. 6S7O9l year be-
fore last and 600,5G9 same time in "a:
Northern mill takings, l,5S3.S50, against
1.4S3.623 last year.
Foreign exports for the week have
been l0l.741, against 61,Sl2 last year,
making the total thus far this season
5,574.0 .060 against 4,192 ,326 last year, or an
Increase OF 1861, ,73. Including stocks
left over at the ports and intcriod towns
from the last crop and the number Of
bales brought into sight thus far for the
new crop. the supply TO date is $500 297,
against 7.049,249 for the same period last
year
New York. May THE total bank
cloarings during the week in the United
States were s1.l20 S7a.S32; per cent, de
crease. 1.6. Exclusive Of New York they
were S4S3, 223, ,035; per cent, a. decrease
SIS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
u. y. t'ircuit Court.

Richmond Va, May 7--Judges Goff.
Hughes and Brawley were on the bench
Of the United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals this morning. AIessrs +. Moul-
trie Mordecai Of Charleston, S. c., and
Marion Noise. Of Sumter S. c.. were ad-
mitted rs attorneys Of this court
The only case before the court this
morning was No 2l6--The Union Cas-
uaity and Surety Company Of St. Louis,
MO. plaintiff IN error VS. Crcile r.
Schwerin defendant in error. Error to
the Circuit Court Of South Carolina.
Case argued by r. NJ Mordecal, Of
Charleston for plantiff in error. and
Marion Noise. OF Sumter, for defendant
In error. md cause submitted
The court adjourned until Monday at
10 o'clock
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
TURKISH SLAUGHTER.
They Begin Numbering tlae Inhnbi.
tnntS of EpiruS.

London, May S.-A dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Athens says: Col
onel Nlanos wires from Arta that the
Turks have begun u wholesale massacre
or the inhabitants in the interior Of Ep-
irus Almost all the inhabitants OF the
village of Kanvarina have been mur-
dered, few only escaping to the noun
talns. From other parts women are
arriving at Arta III the most misera BILE
condition, begging protection for their
husbands and children, who are being
murdered by the enraged Turkish
troops. Many Of these poor creatures
have gone mad. Some are unable to ar
tculate single word, and others relate
unspeakable atrocities.
The blockade of the coast Of Epirus
viii begin at o'clock Saturday morning
to-day) Both Greek suuadrons have
been ordered there for that purpose.
General Smolenski's brigade has been
ordered to join the main army at Do
mokos The Greek losses during The
fighting at Velestino yesterday arc es-
timated to have been over 800:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
DENTAL ALsOCxErIEs IN SESSION.
They Convene Mt ora Poimt-Isnnnuel
Last Night.

Newport News, Va. Ma THE ei,;rd
union meeting OF the Maryland, Wash
ngton and Virginia Dental Societies
was called TO order at Old Point Comfort
Today by Mr.. William Donnelly. DR..
Ihomas II. Farramore. OF Hampton, de-
l.Fcred an address Of welcome, which
was responded to by DR.. r. S. Waters
president of the Maryland society.
Papers on dentistry We're read by Drs;
James McManus, Of Hartford; D. p.
smith G. Il. Steel. OF Richmond: w. II.
tlnney T.. W. Schlocndarn, c. Greaves.
n. 5. Abendschein, I1. Ic. Crcyon. and 7,
-; .; Maters' or Baltimore; II. i. Noble, ] .
II. Wolfe. a. w. Sweeney, and AI T.
Finley. OF Washington; ]. N Grouse. Of
Chicago, and G. l.. Wood. of Roanoke.
The members Of the association were en-
tertained at banquet tonight
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
MYSTERIOUS POISONING.
An Evident PLOT to Uestruv "a Euu,t

Huntsville, Ala, May 7.-There is a
profound mystery at Jeff, small coun-
Try town near here. Two months ago
Joshua o. Kelly, prominent farmer
anu nursery man, several members OF
MS famlly and number OF tenants were
poisoned. This was thought to have
pGen the result OF Mrs. Kelly's carelessiy
placing poison in a cupboard. Kellv
d!ed In intense agony
a party of eleven, sitting up with his
BODY, were poisoned the night after
Kelly died. To-day 1t begins to appear
mat there is plot to poison The ram
ny. Alter breakfast every one who had
eaten became Violently III. Eight ne
groes and six whites were seriously af-
iected and two may die Among Them
Is drummer from Cleveland, Tenn.
who spent the night a. Ke!ly's
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
TURKS FIGHTING.
Their Rrnvcry and Endurance Spok-
en- Ofns RcnlnrlAnhic

Athens, May THE Greek fleet at
Volo has been instructed not to hinder
the entrance Of the Turks in order to
save the town from des .ruction Smol-
esAskls artillery, engineers and cavalry
nave proceeded to Almyros by sea.
C!owds of volunteers continue to ar
rive here. and 1900 Italians, led by Ricci
Otti Garlbaldi, left tonight for the
frontier.
A dispatch from Paharasalos via Le
rissa, says:
During Wednesdays battle our losses
were not heavy, but il is impossible to
eXaSgerate the stIagetic and moral i'm
por;ance Of the Turkish victory. our
soldiers are hunting for umbrellas.
which are almost military necessity,
the sun Is 80 broiling ho;."
1t appears that the Greeks intended
10 resist to the uttermos;
On the platform at the railway s.a-
tlon were barrcades OF turf and forage.
and the houses had been STRENGTHENED
by heaps Of turf, and were loop-holed for
rifles.
Inc coolness of the Turks waf extraor-
d.nir Three soldiers stood together in
advance Of their comrades on path
crossing meadow. while a whole ba:-
TALON OF Greeks fired a them They did
not condescend to stoop or lie down.
but fired away cody until their Skin
m:shers came to their help.
The stolcism Of the wounded is equally
aamirabie One young fellow, an ABB
man, with ball in his foot. ana then
even under fire, stood calmly ana smil-
iNS!y discussing with 4 companion the
pest way OF retiring. Another with 4
wounded hand, slept all night without
troubling to get the wound dressed,
Many of them fought on Wednesday
from dawn until Z in the evening with
out the least distress
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
NORFOLK vIRGINIAN: SATURDAY NAY 8 1so7

cure the elimination from it OF what
ever is offensive to any Of my brethren.
Third. Regarding the charge that cx-
pressed conviction that a kinswoman
or mine ought to follow her husband, Into
Pedo- Baptist church, that it was never
my intention to indicate belief that the
family outranked the church OF God. I
be!ieVe that obedience to its commands
IS above every other human duty, and
that people In every relation OF life ought
10 obey God rather thar man.
Fourth.sThat OH the. historical oucs-
tions Involved In the discussion I find
myself out of agreement with some hon
ored historians, but what have writ
ten is the outcome of patient and hon
est research and can do no otherwise
than to reaffirm my convictions and
maintain my position. But If in The fu-
ture 1t should ever be made to appear
that l have erred In my conclusions +
would promptly and cheerfully say so.
l am searcher after truth and will
slaoly uy nall every helper in my work.
Fifth That | cannot more strongly
assure the brethren that am Baptist
than by what I have recently declared
with regard to the abstract Of PRINCIPLES
set forth In the fundamental laws OF the
seminary. l am heartily in accord will,
my Baptist brethren in$every dIstinctivr
principle that they hold. My heart and
lire are bound up with the Bapt.sts and
| have no higher thought on earth than
to spend my days in their fellowshop and
service. IN the name of the Lord. Jesus
Christ. Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM II. WHITSITT.
DEEP FEELING EXPRESSED
The conclusion OF the letter was the
signal FOR such an outbnrst Of feeling as
VIII long be remembered by every one
in the vast assemblage.
me congregation sang song after
song, while DIR. Whitsl,t was bcsIeged
with hand-shakings and embraces from
every quarter.
The vice-presidents elected were w. ].
Northern, OF Georgia; j.. T.. Eagle. of Ar
Kansas: Il. A. Marsh. or North Carolina.
and j. Levering. of Maryland.
he convention sermon at night was
preached by Rev. DR.. r. A. Vcnable, or
Meridian Miss.
Adjourned To meet tomorrow morn
ing at 10 O'clock.
The Southern Baptist College confer
ence held It's last session this afternoon
and listened to paper by Or. C. q.
James. of Roanoke Female College, Vir-
gina.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
GREEK ROYALTY DANGK.
The Queen and rrimrcSscs Insultcd
In the Streets.

London May 1.-THE Rome CORES
pondent Of the Daily Mail says:
Private adviCeS from Athens, which
has escaped censorship, shows the posi-
tlon OF royalty there TO be more perilous
than ever. The members OF the royal
FAMILY rarely leave the palace, and their
portraits have been withdrawn from
public view
when the Queen and Princcsses visit
the hospitals they are openly insulted
IN the streets. The palace Is watched
ny revolutionary agents, lest their Maj
estes should attempt to flee the coun-
try.
1T is said that Turkey IS really the
cn:ei hindrance to the power: proposing
media ton. as the Porte claims the right
10 hnish the war in the ordinary way"
THE TURKS ADVANCING.
a dispatch 70 the Times from Valesti-
no. dated noon yesterday, says:
The Turkish forces have rea ched the
outskirts Of Volo. AS yet there Is no
conhrmation Of the rumors that the
town has already fallen; but In any ca So
us Capture is only an affair of a few
nouns, as the defenses on the land side
are very feeble
portion Of the Greek force has re-
treated by the coast road to Almyros.
from which point it will probably be
surveyed by sea to Llma, and reioiu
1he rest Of the army at Domokos."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
Free Pills.

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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
PRICE TWO CEN,rg].

demand at $50 for No q. Vet the
structural works are well cmpluyau on
oiu orders with others coming in one
Oh 2ooOu tons for The Montreal bridge
and others at the East and AT Ci,icn,5o
me visible supply Of Tin has incrcas-
ed 5000 tons in April and the price Is a
shade lower al 1926 cents.
Inc heavy sales OF Lake copper are
pciieFed 70 cover some large consumers
for most or the year
faii'ireS FOR the week have been 2aI in
the United States against 23S last wear
ana 81 III Canada against "a last year.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
4 WOrl{lss Rccortl

Memphis Tenn. May IA special
match race arranged between Jimmy
Mcfarland, of California. and Jack Mi
chaels took place at the colliseum~track
for prize of 5000. The race was at ten
miles and a large crowd was in attend
ance. After going three miles McFar-
iand abandoned the race. Michaels
broke the worlds record for ten miles.
covering the distance in twenty minutes
2-5 seconds. The previous worlds rec
ord. 20 minutes 1875. was made by Nc
Dufiie. OF Boston. last September
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
THE BATTLE nFpHARSoIos
description Of the Grent
Turkish victory


Headquarters OF the Turkish Arm, g.,
!>hessaly, Pharsalos, Nav G-fDalnvaa
IN iranSmiSSnn)-Th Turkish orn,v
nlsht IS bivouacklng in the eighty vii
lases surrounding Pharsalos. captured
from the Greeks ''NN y
me battle began at 9 o'clock in the
HiornlnS After skirmishes between ha
ouNance posts Of the opposing forces. Thy
S'eek artillery opened fire with ,rraa
precision. but the Turks pushed forward
snposlng themselves to the enemy's fire
'n the greatest sank froid.
A FATAL ERROR.
me Greeks then made q fatal error in
ttasihg the commanding positions which
tHey occupied and retiring upon no
pialn, which was commanded on iii
points oy our batteries, that were
prooEht into action as soon ms tho
Sreeks left the hills. The scene which
M,ld dvtoWed was both interesting and cruel
r,ne nc ereeks. from all parts of thA n'aln
we're coh'ersing towards n stone bridge
spanning the river. and which was the
only means of getting over
ne mass or humanity at this polnt
was constantly growing. when the roar
~, ~ tne turkish artillery began. The
enemy and shell after shell fell and ex-
Plohed IN the midst Of the fugitives. The
haVoc created by the shrapnei was terri-
Die. Gradually. however. through this
oecl1nating fire the greater part OF the
greeks crossed the river
Ihe Turks, who were then coyerine,
the plftin like bees, met with a strong
resistance while attacking Vasil!, wher,,
the Greeks. from hidden positions. OMEN
ed furious fire.
TURKS FINE FIGHTING.
IN the face Of this the Turks ad-
sshced with marvellous tcmerity and
captured the village not so much nv
torce or arms as by the fear which
their splendid lnsouciance inspired in the
enemy - " "
owing to the fact that It was not de-
signed to commence the decisive en-
sAgement until Tomorrow the Turkish
olVlSlon intended to take the enemy IL,
!innk .nk only arrived half an hour before
me cidse or the combat to-day, having
marched thirty miles.
ne ireek guns while they opened we'll
ehhed badly, While ours were served
even better than usual
The Turkish attack upon Vasi)j wa
mone without any previous plan. The
men were ordered to capture the place
and they advanced. quietly shooting rs
tnouEh hunting. The Greeks maintain
ed wither!ng fire
CRAWLING TO THE FIGHT.
| saw Turk. wounded In the leg.
advancing to the attack on al foirs.
me correspondent Of the Associated
Frrss Is writing this dispa ,ch in the
MIDST Of hivonacs a Edem pasha's
hraaauarters. The General ana his staff
ollcers at the same time are forming q
Ett!e group around a lantern, studying
tions f
During the day the Turks captured u
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
It is Said Greece Prefers determination to
Withdrawing Her Troops from Crete.
THE ROYAL FAMILY IN GREAT DANGER
Ihe Queen and Princcsses Openly En-.
suited whenever They appear IL,
the Streets nnd the PnInce is
watched TO Prevent the Kinr.s
leaving tho Country.
Athens, Nav 7.

1t ts said that If the powers insist on
the withdrawal Of the Greek troops from
Srete as condition Of mediation Greece
Wlil reply mat she prefers war even IL
1t is to determinations
Ihe Greeks Government has notified
the powers that the Greek fleet has cs-
taollshed an effective blockade Of the
coast of Eprus.
ihe Government has directed the re-
can or twenty-five officers and two COM
panles of Sappers from Crete
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
Esrizp8 awarded,

The contest for prizes 10 be awarded
70 the largest cash purchasers from
seVera! OF the retail stores Of the city
has ended with the following results
First prize, bicycle. Miss Daisy Hill;
second prize, scholarship In the South
ern Business College, Master Allie T..
Turner: third prize. gold watch. Miss
Hattie Finch: fourth prize, bicycle suit,
Mr.. John =. Kevill
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
ASKS RUSSIAN ANBITRAMENy.
George Said 10 Have. Requested tho
CAnrt0 AEetiinte,

Berlin, May THE Lokal AnZeieer
says that the King of Greece has for
ma!!y asked the mediation Of the EN-
peror Of Russia. II asserts tina, the
question or addiction turns on financial
consideration When King George
came TO the crown it was agreed that if
deposed he should have an allowance OF
2l,Co0 pounds yearly, but only one-thrd
or tAat amount If he should abdicate.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
F.rcc. Doub,c artcr NAV SIN

1.he last chance you Will have to cor
suit Professor Pasco the Ciairvoyant. at
che reduced prices OF soc. and 81 is this
week. After Sth the fee viii be 50 to ALL
lluhureds testlly 70 the wonders he has
revealed to them. co Bank street. new
number.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
New IfvfInii,sy.

A number Of new buildings are going
up In the city, among them a two-story
brick residence on New street for Mrs.
ID. B. Male; twD-story brick on Avon
for Mr.. Frank Dusch: residence for
Capt. j. r. Todd on Colonial avenue,
and several others. {$
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
american Society In London Tenders the
Retiring Ambassador Banquet.
WERE MANY CONSPICUOUS ABSENCES
Lords nnsi Ladies' Of Ial.l, Degree
were Present I'm Unlimited Suu,.
Der, hut Mnny or tho Most Promi.
hent Americans In London were
NOT There.
London, May z

ihe Farewell banquet given this even
ihg ny the American Society In London
10 AIR. BuSard. former Ambassador OF
me ohlled states. was attended by 270
quests. me company included Ambas-
Sador Lay, Mrs. Hay and all the mem
hers OF the American Embassy, the Lord
Bishop OF London CDR. Crcightom, Bar
on Russell. OF I<illowcn; the Lord Chief
Jus,ice, Sir Francis, ana Ludy Jcunc,
pr Edwin Arnold. Sir Henry Thomson.
Lady Randolph Churchill, Lady Ander-
son, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Vivian and
Miss Genev!eve Ward. the actress
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-08
CONSPICUOUS ABSENCES.

Hut there was notable absence of
me majority of the best known Amerl-
cans residing in London.
MI. BaNard had cordial reception.
lie brought with him the log or the
Mayflowcr, which he deposited In ia
glass case in the reception room where
IL became the center OF attraction. He
took Mrs. Hay into dinner. hmbassodor
Hay taking in Lady Jcunc
Ihe dining room was prcttily decorat-
ed with flowers and banners, the Stars
ana Stripes and the Union Jack being
entwincd about the arms Of the State OF
Delaware above Mr. Bayard.