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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-18
GOV. M'CoRKLE INTERVIEWED.
The Ex-Governor sees Great Things
ahead for West Virginia.

Ex-Governor MacCorkle, General
st. Clair and other Charleston lights
were in Cincinnati a few days ago
To Commercial man the
ex- Governor said:
II don't know whether we can
plead guilty to being distinguish
ed party of West Virginians as you
have characterized us, said Gov
ernor MacCorkle. "But you can
find mighty clever gentlemen in the
names on the register and hailing
from the Mountain State. We are
here to consult with the railroad Off
Gals with a view to arrangements
for the shipment of our coal to the
eastern markets especially, and Incl
dentally to the markets of the west.
But there are arrangements in that
direction at present and we have so
much coal, and of a quality so ex-
cellent, that the eastern people are
beginning to realize it's many~sided
qualities, and we have to see to an
outlet in that direction as well as in
this.
$50 far as the state of West Vir-
ginia is concerned it is prospecting.
We are not of the fast set, you
know, but believe in well established
and sound principles in our noun
tains. The result of that policy is
that West Virginia is certain to take
q vary front MI ~ tbo norop,,,pitx
of states. She has no public debt,
her officials are all devoted to the
public good, we are not extravagant
in our public expenditures, and the
balance is kept on the right side, to
the great comfort OF the taxpayers.
The mineral and timber wealth of
West Virginia cannot be overesti-
mated Constant progress is being
made in the direction of developing
her resources, and as a state she
leaves very little to be desired Her
people, however, have felt the pres
sure Of the times in common with
the people of the great west lying
beyond the Allegheny mountains. |
do not wish to prophesy, but if the
times do not improve as the promise
has been there is not the least doubt
that West Virginia will vote the en-
tire democratic ticket this fall and
next. The war may play some part
in keeping the Republicans in line,
but | am inclined to doubt it. /
look for democratic majority in
West Virginia. The wish may be
father to the thought, but / think
not"
Il don't know what Gov. Mac
Corkle has told you of the object of
our visit" said Mr. St Clair, "but
we are really here for the purpose of
ascertaining whether with the sin
gle gold standard and protective
tariff prosperity can be found in
this neighborhood. That is the real
object of our visit, but coming down
to the details, perhaps Gov. Mac
Corklc's information is the better
way OF putting it. OF the political
situation in West Virginia, / can
only say it is and will be democratic
this fall, and the next campaign
will be no exception"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-18
Major keener,s Successors.
Sistersville Review.

VIM. McFeely and George w. Dill
have bought Major Keener's meat
market. They are skilled in the
business and are sure they will please
every customer They will always
keep full stock of first class goods
in their line. Give them your or
ders. If.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-18
To the Public.

Having determined to devote all
my time to the cattle trade / have
sold my meat market to VIM Nc
Feely and G. W. Dill. You have my
most sincere thanks for your very
liberal and constant patronage
Hoping that my successors may
prosper,
Yours DC,
j. L. KEENER.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-18
Lawn Festival.

THE young ladies ofGreenmont will
hold lawn fete on the old fair ground
on Thursday evening August 18th.
The proceeds to be used in extending
the board walk a half mile farther.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-18
Horses Wanted.

will be at w W. Hayes stable,
at Morgantown, on Monday, August
22nd to buy one car load of fat
horses from four to eight years old
for the Pennsylvania market. Will re-
main one day only.
H. E. McCLEARY.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-18
A NATIONS GROWTH
In All Branches Of Production
1t Shows A Remarkable
Development

Commerce With the World--0nr Trade
Relations Are Constantly Expanding.
The Rapid Gains or The United States
In Its Invasion or The Commerce
OF The World StrikingIy Illustrated
In Statistical Tables Just Issued By
The Swedish Government.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-18
Before the Wedding
Yours DC,
j. L. KEENER.

Said she, "This promise to obey
Seems clearly an atrocity,
But you must let me have my way,
And wear Hirschman's Queen
Quality.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-18

LADIES who have seen Queen
Quality, buy it and recommend it to
others. Hirschmans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-22
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.

1t is believed the president will soon
Issue call for more volunteers.
Luther Benson, the noted temper
ance lecturer, died at Rushville. Ind.
Cuban messages from Havana say
that the condition of the pacificos about
Havana is wretched.
Advices received from France con-
firm the report that the Spanish feet
has returned to CadiZ.
Captain James y. Jones, aged Co, died
at Detroit Monday. He was best known
to the lakes as shipbuilder.
1t was practically decided at con-
ference at Washington to send q flying
squadron to the coast of Spain.
Evan Lewis gained the decision in
the Chicago wrestle over Yousouf on @
foul. But Lewis wasn't in it with the
Turk
Robert a. Etter. of Monroe, Wis. has
been appointed deputy internal revenue
collector to succeed Henry Harr, of
Darlington.
In an interview published in Madrid
Don Carlos intimated that when the
war is over he will instigate a rsvolu-
tion in Spain.
Governor Lee6y has announced that
the two battalions allotted to Kansas
under the second call for volunteers will
be recruited from the colored population.
At flaG-raising exercises at Ithaca,
Wis. Richland county, Amasa Grover,
2s years old, was seriously injured by
the unexpected discharge of a cannon.
Secretary Gage has informed congress
that 1t is absolutely impossible to put
the adhesive stamp sections of the war
revenue measure into operation on July
LIST
Henry Reynolds aged so. was killed
al Cottage Grove. Wis. while unload
Ing car Of lumber He knocked out a
car stake that let several large timbers
far on him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-22

candy sale tomorrow, Thursday,
afternoon and evening, at the church.
A nice musical program has been ar
ranged for the evening. Everyone
cordially invited.
Hon. E. W. Hurst and wife leave
tonight for 10-days' visit to Ne
braska, during which they will visit
the Trans-Mississippi Exposition, and
also travel in the state, where Mr..
Hurst owns extensive wheat fields,
the conditions of which will be apt to
delight his eye this year.
George PAIL and Lawrence Kramer,
the newly appointed policemen, have
been assigned to the night patrol, the
former to the residence district south
of Seventh avenue and between Sew
enteenth and Twenty-seventh streets.
and the latter to the west end beat.
Officer PAIL went on duty last night.
Fred Harder, of this city. employed
in the carpenter shop at Rock Island
arsenal, was injured Monday evening.
His left hand was caught by circu-
lar saw, which lacerated it so badly
that Drs. Carter and Bernhard, who
were summoned, were compelled to
amputate the little finger.
Miss Anna Bersell gave a gradual
ton recital to about four hundred of
her friends at Augustana college
chapel last evening. Miss Bersell
played several difficult selections on
the organ, displaying magic touch
and artistic manipulation. She was
assisted by Miss Jean Schupp, vocal
ist. and Prof. F. Zedeler, violinist.
Funeral services over the remains of
John j. Mulhern were conducted at
st. Joseph's church at 4 O'Clock yes
terdav afternoon by Rev. Father
Thomas Mackin. Interment was
made at Calvary cemetery. The pail
bearers Were John Gillespie. John
Ferry. John Mccarthy, James McCaf-
frey, T. II. Dolly and Pascal Beecher.
Mrs. Nels Nelson. the wife of a
grinder employed at Deere & Co. s in
Moline, has deserted her husband,
taking her Swear old girl and leaving
town with Peter Nelson. boarder in
the family. When the husband re-
turned from work one evening the
neighbors told him that Mrs. Nelson
and her paramour had packed two
trunks and left during the afternoon,
the supposed destination being Michi-
ran.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-22
STREET CAR JUMPS THE TRACK
Injuries Nearly Twenty Persons, Some Of
Them Probably FATALLY.

Akron, O., June ga street car on
the line from this city to Cuyahoga
Falls jumped the track and turned
over yesterday afternoon. Nearly TWEEN
ty people were hurt, two of them receiv-
ing injuries that are likely to prove
fatal. Those who were most severely
hurt are: Ira Rogers. of Cleveland.
skull fractured and injured internally,
and Mary 3. Rankin, of Akron. hurt
internally.
Both of these, It is thought will die.
Mrs. Sarah Schumacher and Mrs. Caro-
line Rankin. Of Akron; Mrs. Jennie
Shepher. of Trinidad. Colo, and
Sylvester Moses, of Cleveland. We're
badly though not dangerously injured.
The motorman and conductor saved
themselves by jumping.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-22
Decapitated Body Found.

Buffalo, n. Y, June GA trunk con-
tanning the dismembered body Of man
afterwards identified as that of Philip
Forestano was found floating in the
Blackwell canal yesterday. The mans
head had ben cut off. both legs severed
at the knees. and both arms and hands
were terribly mangled. In his breast
were a number of stab wounds. Inside
the trunk there was found small cali
Der revolver with every chamber loaded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-22
Licensed to Wed.


Foley's Kidney Cure is perfectly
reliable preparation for all kidney and
bladder diseases. The proprietors of
this great medicine guarantee it or
the money refunded. Do they not
deserve white mark? For sale bv
+. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-22

Educate Your Bowels With CAscarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
loo, &c. tic c. G. fail, druggists refund money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-22

J. NJ. SHERIER, Observer.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portions OF the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafnessis caused by an infamed con-
dition IF the mucous lining OF the Eus-
tachian tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rambling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when itisentire-
closed Deafness is the result, and unless
the Inflammation can be taken ont and
this tube restored to its normal condi
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases out OF ten are caused by ca.
tarrh which is nothing but the inhamed
condition OF the mucous surface.
We will give one hundred dollars fol
any case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrl
Cure. Send for circulars free.
FL. CHENEY & 30, Toledo,O.
I4- Sold by all druggists, 75c.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07

If we can only have some warm
weather our fields will show the
finest crops to be seen anywhere
in the world. The farmers have
done excellent work on their land,
the season has been favorable and
Mother Earth is doing her best to
reward the diligent laborer. The
farmers are happy and prosper
Gus season seems to be in store
for us.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07

The Mt. Pleasant bank is not
as greedy corporation as banks
are often said to be. Last week
they did very noble thing in
presenting Mr.. Allen of SPRING
vile, the neat little sum of $50.
Mr.. Allen was wounded in the
capture of the bank robbers there
recently and as result lost one
of his legs. The Sanpete bank
has set splendid example. How
many more will follow suitl
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07

AS will be seen IN this issue
the city council has passed the
prohibition ordinance and this is
prohibition city. As such the Of
ficers of the law must stop the
sale of intoxicating liquors here
and in doing so will have a big
job on their hands. If they do
not do this the party which
elected them last fall is doomed
to defeat at the next municipal
election. The people of the
state will anxiously watch the ex-
pertinent here.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07

Up in Idaho some of the news
papers come out fiat footed and
say they will not support any man
for a public position unless he is
in favor of newspapers. This has
been forced on the papers as an
action in self defense. Heretofore
men have been anxious to secure
the aid of papers during the cam
paign but when election is over
they had no good words for the
paper (which helped them into
Office, Base ingratitude has
caused this action and other pap
els will follow suit.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07
Our Birthday.

With this issue we present our
readers with the first number of
volume eight. For seven years
we have trod the slippery jour
nalistic path and are ready to try
it another year. AS before we
ale going TO work for the best
inte rests of this city and district
and we want the help and assist
ance Of all loyal citizens, for in
union there is strength. So long
as our patrons pay what is due us
we will furnish them the news,
work for the advancement of this
section and will give them as good
paper as they pay for.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07

The Denver papers are kicking
up a terrible fuss among them
selves calling each other names
that don't look well in print. The
row seems to have been caused
by the Post pushing to the front
at lively rate and the others
don't like it.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07
si.so a Year.

NOTICE or DIscoSTIxuANcE The BANNER
sent to subscribers Until an exclicit order IS
eceiyed by MS. and all payment of arrearages is
made as required by law The courts invariably
held a subscriber responsible to the publisher
or the subscription price OF all papers received
untii the paper is paid Tor in full up to date and
ordered discontinued. PAPERS RETURNED
ARE NOT NOTICE OF DIscoNT1NUANcE.
All communications s1oald be addressed to
THE LEnI BANNER, Utah County, Utah
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07

Our soldier boys have been
royally treated by the people of
California who deserve much
credit for their hospitality. The
people of that state always did
treat visitors royalty.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07
Mss7s<NE1BEE Of d.
z)UIAn PRESS
.ss9 JAS SOCIATION !.
Notice.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Lehi Publishing company
will be held at the BANNER Office on
Saturday at p. m. for the election OF
five directors to serve for the coming
year. also such other business az may
come before the meeting.
GEORGE WEBB, Pres.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07

Quite number are behind in
their subscription account. This
amounts to hundreds of dollars
for US and all such would greatly
oblige us by paying up.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07

Entered at Lehi CITY, Pos.o6ice utah for
cnspov,atior through me mails as. seconded
tier.
I.EnI PUBLISHING c
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07
Strong and Well
Great Change in Health Since
Taking Hoods SarsapariIla
No Other Medicine Can Take Its
Place as a Blood Purifier.

"My little girl was thin and sickly, but
she has been taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
and now she is strong and well. My hus-
band has taken Hoods Sarsaparilla for
soreness of the lungs and bowel complaint
aud it has helped him greatly. Other
members OF tka family have derived BEN
eit from it," MRS. AMY WILCOX, 249
North Third Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
" We are never without bottle OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla in our house, for no
other medicine can take its place as a
blood purifier and health restorer. We
find that good health is the general result
OF taking it. My aged grandparents have
used it for years, and would not be with
out it," MINNIE MURDOCH, Heber, Utah.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Is the Best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. Price, 81; six for s..
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-06-07

Leur, JuS47 1898.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-14
MILFORD.

Nov. 11.-Anson T. Downs and family, who have spent the summer at their residence ou North street, returned to New York yesterday.
 Arthur E. Parcelle, who has been ill at his home is gradually improving.
 Thomas Finders is building bulk head in front of Enoch l.. Tinkham S property at Meadows End.
 Mrs. Burr B. Gregory and Mrs. Rob- ert Seymour are visiting relatives and friends ir Stamford.
 Mrs. Edwin B. Baldwin is seriously i'll with an attack of malaria.
 Fmmons W. Chase has severed his connection with the firm Of Langner X Co.
 The Second Ecclesiastical society have issued reward of ten dollars for the arrest Of the persons who were i'm piicated in the cutting of the halyards on the flag Icle which is situated or Plymouth church green.
 A poultry slow is being arranged fol to be held in Smiths Hall November Fist and 22d
 c. L. Tilllnghast, of New Haven, has leased the Park Hotel stables.
 MT. and Mrs Charles A. Dormar have moved into their new cottage near Naugatuclt Junction. The family of the late William Mur | rhy have moved from Isaac Gold smiths house on Pecw hill to the house recently occupied by George H. Grover | on Nightingale avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-14
Trauellers' Guide,
New York, New Haven
 and Hartford R. R.
October 31. 1S9S.

FOR NEW YORK-*4:05, *4:5O, x6:1o. x7.OO, "S;00, %S:10 S:3O, "9;S5, x10.30 a. m., %l2:0O, 12:05, @1:S0 (parlor car limit edl, "1:35, 200. *2:SO, 500, "4:OO, @4l7, 4:80, "5;1O, 5:S5, 6:SO, *7:1O, 'S;1O, S;15. Bridgeport accommodation ~9;10, 9:15 p. m. Sundays-*4:05, *4:50 500 a. m, x4:SO, x6:15, %7:10, *S:10, S:S0, '9:19 p. m.
 FOR WASHINGTON via Harlem River-*1:O5, *l1:50 p. m. (daily)
 FOR BOSTON via Springfield-*1:1o. x1O:10, *1l:05 a. m., ~1:45, *552 p. m. Sundays-*1:10 a. m., *5:52 D. m.
 FOR BOSTON via New London and Providence-@2:10, "2:2O, *11:S5 (pallor car limited) a. m., *12.O5. *2:47, *4:15, *4:55, *6:56 D. m. Sundays-"2:10 *2:2O a. m, *4:55. *6:55 D. m.
 FOR MERIDEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, etc.-"1:10, GAO, 500, Xl0:l0, *11;05 8. m., 12:06, #1:45, 3.1o, 500 @5:52 (615 to Hartford) 500, 1O:0O Ills (to Merden) p. m. Sundays *l.l0 a. m., *5:52, S:2S D. m. NEW LONDON DIVISION
 For New London, etc.-*2:1O, $2:2o, 7:55, 10:OS (Guilford acc.) 11O5, 11:35 parlor car limiteO a. m., *12O5, *2:47, BOO, *4:15, *4:55, 5:15 (to Saybrook Junction., 6;15. *6:55 11:2O (Guilford acc) p, m. Sunday-*2:1O, *2:2O a. m., *4:55 *6:55 D. m
 AIR LINE DIVISION
 For Middletown, Willimantic. etc., 7:45 a. m., 1255, *2:33, 6:05 D. m. Sum- days-*7:15 p. m. Connecting at Mid- dletoWn with the Valley division and at Wlllmantic with Midland and Central Divisions and c. V. R. R.; at Turner vile with Colchester branch. NORTHAMPTON DIVISION
 For Shelburne Falls, Turner's Falls. Williamsburg, Holyoke New Hartford and intermediate stations-7:5O a. m. and 400 D. m. For Westfield and inter- | mediate stations, 5:57 D. m. For Pennington, New Hartford and points this side-7:50 a. m, 12:04, 400. | 5:57 D. m.
 | BERKSHIRE DIVISION | For Derby Junction, Derby, Anson,a. | etc.-7:oO, S:0O 9:S5 a. m., 12:0O, 2:SS. s:57, 5:s5, 7:50, 11:2O D. m. Sundays. BIO a. m. and S:3O p. m
 For Waterbury-7:OO s:0o 9:35 a. m.. 12:C0, 2:S9, 5:35, 7:5O, 11:2O D. m. Sum- days -s:10 a. m., 6:15 p. m. (via Nauga- tlck Junction..
 For Winsted-7:OO, 9:35 a. n,.. 2:ss. 5;35, 7:5O p. Iii. Sundays-3:1O a. n., e:l5 p. m. (via Naugatuck Junction..
 For shelton, Botsford, Newtown, Danbury, Pittsfeld, State line-935 a. m., 3:57 p. m.
 For Albany, Buffalo, Detroit, Cincin- natl, St. Louis, Chicago and the West via Bridgeport-6:10 a. m. via State line-s:35 a, m.. 3:57 p. m.
 For Litchfield and points on Litch- held branch, (via Derby Junction) 9:S5 a. m.. 3:57 p. m.
 *Express Trains. xLocal Express.
 c. T. HAMPSTEAD
 General Passenger Agent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-14

This puts the net indebtedness at $60,- 944.03 according to the figures as given above.
 The treasurer's report will show the receints to have been for the past year:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-14
UNION VETERANS UNION.

It's Grand Bazar Opens To-Night
 The New Haven war veterans of 1S61- '65 will open their fair and bazar at St. Aloysius hall 80 Meadow street. this evening at 8 o'clock. The commit tee in charge expects that all good and loyal citizens will attend this fair at least once during the week so that a large sum may be netted to smooth the rocky places of the aged veteran in the closing years of his life. The proceeds of this fair will be used strict ly for the relief of the deserving veter- ans of 1S61-65. The fair committee de- sires to announce that a largo number of old veterans will be present each night as one of the many attractions, also that large and very valuable col lection of relics of the war of 1861'6 will be disposed of during the week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-14
S55.sna g
Collector Cowles' statement

Collector Cowles' statement shows that taxes to the amount of $19,074.11 and interest of $446.O1 were collected, leaving balance unpaid of $7149.74.
 On the list of 1897 the tax was $19,- B22:99 and of this amount $15,972,23 has been collected.
 The high school football team went to Hamden on Saturday and were minus the valuable services of Frank Treat, who was seriously injured in Hanover, and defeated the team from the suburb of New Haven by a score of to 0. Mix made touchdown and the attempt for a goal was failure. The game played here was 50 to in favor of Walling ford
 The packers of Yale were not veey enthusiastic over the result of the Yale Princeton game Saturday. There was some money that changed hands here, but not a very large sum, as most of the sports were inclined to back Yale and takers were few.
 James Morrison has applied for license to sell liquors on the corner Of Ward and Cherry streets. A year ago a license was refused him for the same place and it is probable that he will be refused this year.
 The case of Dwight Hall vs. F. c. Allen as administrator of the late G. B. Allen estate over a note and other items was tried before Justice Fl. w. An drews and a jury, comprising s. D. Johnson, c. c. Carroll, Amos Ives, J. D, Bartholomew, Franklin Scott and G.. NV. Harrison Saturday and was decided in favor of the plaintiff to recover $65 and costs. r. c. Allen gave notice of an appeal.
 Saturdays recorded real estate trans 1ers were Henry B. Hall to Andrew J. Brown jr., two lots on Crescent street.
 Putnam council 0. U. A. M, will visit Quinnfpiac council in North Haven 1his evening.
 Herman Delins and Miss Lena Childs will be married at 7:3O Wednesday evening in the Congregational church, wv. A. Goodrich, Walter Youngs, Frank Morris and M. B. Saunders will act as ushers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-14

By the deducting of the latter sum it makes the operating expenses at $2l,- 79S.52
 The liabilities are placed at the fol-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-14
c. A. R. INSPECTION.

Saturday night was inspection night at Admiral Foote post, G. A. R. Con- stans c. Kinne of Post 8, Meriden, the department inspector, conducted the inspector, conducted the inspection of the property and records and found all the property in first class condition. This post is the largest in the state de- partment, with 705 members, or over one-tenth the total membership of the department.