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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-30
Program for Alabama Day
Special TO The Age-Herald.

University, Ala, April 29.-The following
programme for Tuesday, June IL, Alumni
Day at the University of Alabama, has been
announced by Alex M. CARRIER, president OF
the Alumni society.
The annual meeting of the Society of the
Alumni will be called to order as usual IN
the University chapel at a. m. The an
nual Grafton before the Society OF the
Alumni will be delivered by Colonel Ed
ward l.. Russell of Mobile in Clark hall, at
II a. M Hon. Tennent Lomax OF Mont
gomery will preside as POSTMASTER at the
Alumni banquet, to be held IN the dining
hall of the university Immediately after the
exercises in Clark hail.
The following committees have been ap-
pointed by the president:
Executive Committee-V. w. Jones, Jam
den, Ala; A. A. Evans, Clayton, Ala; Johh
f. Proctor, Scottsboro Ala j. II. John-
son, Talaldega, Ala; E. 7. Blue, Union
Springs, Ala; r. M. Stevens, Mobile, Ala
S. A. Wood Montgomery, Ala; Hugh Nor
row, Birmingham, Ala; T. H. Garner, Tus-
caloosa, Ala.
Banquet Committee-W. D. Seed, w. w.
Brandon, W. B. Oliver, w. c. Jemison, r.
c. McCalla, Jr., all of Tuscaloosa. Ala
The prospects were never more fattering
for a large attendance on Alumni Day.
Matters of great interest to the university
will come up for discussion at the annual
meeting of the society. 1t Is therefore earn
estly urged that all the Alumni who can
possibly do so to be present at this meet
ing.
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will not be permitted to make long stays at
Portuguese ports. Under the usual. rules
of international law the stay is likely to be
confined to a day or two. In this connec-
ton the minister drew attention to the
privileges permitted when warships of both
belligerent nations were in the same port.
In that case, If the warship of one power
leaves port, the warship of the other power
cannot leave in pursuit within twentyfour
hours, that much time being allowed the
ship first departing to go on her way with
out molestation.
The British and French ambassadors here
have received instructions relative to the
tonnage tax provided in the war tariff bill
which passed the house today. The ma
ture of the instructions is not disclosed
but they doubtless relate to the joint rep
reservations against the severity of the
new tonnage tax.
The Tonnage Tax
Leading diplomats are hopeful that their
representations will lead to modification
of the clause before the new tariff bill be-
comes a law, as otherwise they feel that
the tonnage duties will be burdensome
on British, French and German shipping as
to cause 1t to seek Canadian and Mexican
ports. Aside from the expected official
representations of the foreign government s,
the shipping interests of London, Havre
and Bremen and other ports are supple
menting the diplomatic negotiations with
strong representations against the in
creased tonnage taxes.
The Republic of Hayti is expected to
maintain strict neutrality as between the
United States and Spain, and it is said that
reports of exceptional privileges given to
the United States warships in Haytian
waters are erroneous The Haytian minis
ter, Mr.. Legare, said today that he has re-
ceived no official instructions concerning
neutrality, but he had no doubt an attitude
of impartial neutrality will be maintained.
1t Is recognized among officials here that
all the sympa thies of Hayti are with the
United States, and yet any action by that
country inconsistent with strict neutrality
would place Hayti In the attitude of being
an ally with this country. The minister
made a careful examination of the text of
the treaty and was unable to locate any
exceptional privilege to the United States.
The treaty was made during the civil war
and contains many propositions relative to
conditions of war.
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PORTUGAL ISSUES
ORDER OF NEUTRALITY

Lisbon April 29.-The Official Gazette to-
day publishes the neutrality decree of Par
'tugal in the war between Spain and the
United States. 1t is similar to the decree
issued at the time of the outbreak of the
Franco-Prussian war, and contains six ar
ticles:
F'irst-Forbids the equipment Of privateers
in Portuguese wstGrs.
Seeond-For;oids the entry of privateers
into Portuguese waters
Third-Permits belligerents to make a
short stay at Portuguese ports
Fourth-Defines legitimate trade as re-
CARDS belligerents, and forbids trading in
goods which may be considered contraband
fwar.
Fifth-Warns Portuguese and foreigners
in Portugal against actions contrary to the
security of the state. t4s 1a -. ,..
Sixth--Refuses protection to any infring-
ers of the decree.
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GORMAN RESIGNS AS CHAIRMAN.
He Will No Longer Preside Over Democratic
Caucusses.

Washington, April Ex-senator German
who for many years has been chairman OF
the democratic caucus of the senate, re-
signed the position today, and Senator Tur-
pie of Indiana was chosen as his successor.
The change was made in a democratic
caucus held this afternoon, and the scene
was an affecting one. Several speeches were
made euloglzing Mr.. German in high terms
and expressing deep regret that he should
insist upon retiring.
senator Cockrell, who has Been Mr.. Cor
mans personal adviser for many years,
broke down and shed tears over the oc-
currence.
Speeches were made by Senator Jones
of Arkansas, Senator White and others, all
referring to Mr.. Germans long and gen.
orally recognized services to the party. The
caucus reached no conclusions any
amendment TO the war revenue bill.
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DistIngul.hed Union
Special to The Age-HeraId,

SptCluI 10 TIC ABe-IeTaId,
Huntsville, April 29.-Norman Whitehouse
and Miss Vera Boarmon will be married in
this city tomorrow afternoon at the home
of Miss Boarmans sister, Mrs. Felix Bald
bridge Mr.. Whitehouse is a member of
the New York stock exchange and mem
Der of the Union New. York Yacht and
Aidsley clubs. Miss Boarman was ulIoen
of the New Orleans carnival Of 1897 and is
one of the most popular society leaders of
that city. She Is noted for her beauty all
over the United States. The wedding will
be quiet affair and no usbers. or aatten-
dams will be had Julius Whitehouse will
act as best man. Immediately after the
wedding Mr.. and Mrs. y Whitehouse will
leave for New York and will sail for Eu-
rope May z.
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ABSTRACT co.
Alabama Abstract Co., 2N 1st Ave.
BOOKsEI,TERS AND STATIONERS

ABSTRACT CO.
Alabama Abstract Co., 2oO7 1st Ave.
BOOKSELLERS AND STAT1ONERS.
Smith C Montgomery Book & Stay Co.
Lyman & Stone 2O12 LIST Ave.
w. H. Owings, 2105 I'd Ave-
BICYCLE DEALERS. "a
Biddle, Ledbetter Cycle Co., 1928 Goth St
BAR BERS.
Fred Schilling, 1918 1st Ave-
N. Taceone, 100 10Th st.
Haircut Shave and Shine 25c, N. goth st
CIGARS AND TOBACCO
Florence Cigar Store, Florence Hotel boz
trade a specially. -
Monarch Tobacco Co., 209 10th st.
Eureka Cigar Store, 105 goth st,
GEM ETERIES.
The Erswell Co., 112 10Th ST.
CLOTHING g. GENTS FURNISHINGS.
NJ. We'll & Bro.
J. Friedman & Co., 1908 1st Ave. -
DRUGS.
Collier Drug Co., 1926 LIST Ave.
j. l.. Parker 1913 LIST Ave.
Wilmington & Lynch. 1906 LIST Ave.
FURNITURE.
H. Herzfed, 113-115 10th ct. ,
j. w. Trigg, PIP I'd Ave.
Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. =.
FISH AND GAME.
Birmingham Fish Co.. 2OS-1O Goth st.
HOTELS.
Grand Central. goth st.
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Rus il On Side of Spain

London, April 3O.-The Moscow correspon-
dent of the Standard says:
Pubic opinion in Russia, so far as it is
expressed, sympathizes with Spain. Apart
from admiration of the courage that ven
lures upon conflict with an overwhelm-
ingly superior antagonist, Russia has re-
ceived severe blow in the suspected friend
ly agreement between the United States
and England. The Russians do not forget
placing their fleet at the disposal of the
north in the war of secession in 1861, and
they are bitterly aggrieved that the United
States are not equally mindful of this Sc
vice now"
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Coming to Birmingham
Special to The Age-Herald.

oFcOft1f 20
Huntsville, Ala, April 29-The Monte
Sano light guards, Company F, A. N. G..
will leave this city Saturday night under
orders to join the Third regiment at Bir-
mingham Sunday morning. The company
will carry its full quota of men, it's hanks
having been swelled considerably during
the past week by new recruits. A great
many country boys are in the ranks and
they will make determined fighters. Many
g of them came to the city without money
or food and have lived the best way they
can, awaiting orders to move.
Company + will carry a handsome flag,
which was presented by the banking house
of w. r. Wilson & Co,
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;. THE AGE.HERALD BUSINESS DIRECTORY. =.

JEWELLERS.
&c. Gluck, 107 Goth st.
Harry Mercer, 2018 LIST Ave. -
LIVERY STABLES. ~
Tennessee Stables, 20H 4th Ave-
lLAUNDRIES.
New Laundry, H3 N 22d st.
MERIDIAN TAILORS.
M. Well & Bro, LIST Ave.
The Peoples Tailor, 1877 LIST Ave.
Theo. B, Furman 100 21st st. s
MUSIC PUBLISHERS AND DEALERS.
Southern Music Co., 208-10 21st ST..
OPTICIANS.
P. II. Linnehan, $40 18th st.
PLUMBERS.
Ben F. Barbour 313 N. goth st.
W. g. Lunsford Co., 200 22d st.
RESTAURANTS.
PauPs Restaurant, ia 18th st.
SEEDS.
AMI Golden Co.
STOVES AND RANGES.
Estes Stove Co., 1919 I'd Ave.
SALOONS.
Peerless Bar, cor. 18th st. and I'd Ave.
The Vestibule. II
Don's Bandbox, 106 21st st. L
Custom House Saloon, 1877 2d\Ave. T.
Southsde Saloon, 100 South 10th >street
UNDERWRITERS.
The Erswell Co., liz 18th St.
WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
H. Barnard, Sd Ave. and 18th st.
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should Have Larger standing Army.

Chattanooga, April 29.-Major General
Brooke, in his address to the Young Mems
Business League here tonight, called atten-
tion to the short-sighted policy of the gov
eminent in not maintaining larger stand
ing army, stating that the army was now
halted at Chickamauga because of the in
sufficiency of its numbers and intimated
that the delay in investing Cuba was due
to the unpreparedness of the army.
Let me venture prophesy, as a result
of the war;" said he, ''many wives will be-
come widows, mothers will lose sons and
sweethearts their lovers before this bust
ness is over"
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First Important Move

London, April 29.-The departure of the
Spanish fleet from the Cape Verdes is re-
garded as the first really important news
of the war. No further information has
been received here as to it's destination.
The idea that it will attempt to lombard
the United States coast cities is not seri-
ously regarded here
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London, April 30.-The Rome correspond
ent of the Daily Chronicle says:
Archbishop Martenelli, papal delegate to
the Roman Catholic church in the United
States, has cabled to the vatican to alb
stain from all declarations of sympathy
with Spain which would incite the Prot
estant sentiment of the United States
against the Roman Catholic church.
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GRECO SIGHTED BY
BRITISH STEAMER

BY Cable to tho Age-Herald- Copyrighted by
w. II. Hearst.
Valparaiso, Chill, April 29-The British
steamer Orissa, from Liverpool, reports
that on April 20, twenty-four miles this side
of Cape Pillar, she met the United States
battleship Oregon steaming towards the
Atlantic. Nothing has been heard of the
gunboat Marietta.
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MEMBERS OF THE THIRD
ON TO THIS CITY
Special to The Age-Herald.

Opelika, Ala. April 29.-Lieutenant M. O..
Hollis. of the United States army, COM
mandant at Auburn College, has been or
dered by wire to report for immediate
duty at Mobile. Jesse Higgins, colored, Of
this city, is organizing company of negro
nAHitia and has rendered his services to
General Graham. DIR. l. N. stowe, of TINS
city, one of the leading surgeons and physi-
clans of the state, has rendered Governor
Johnston his services.
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PERSONAL.

Hon. sgd Bowie, of Talladega, was in
the city yesterday
Messrs. Lewis e. Sehwarz and Levi Ben
nish, of Selma, are in the city.
Geo. w. Wise, of Selma, was in the city
yesterday.
G.. w. Ely. travelling passenger agent of
the Southern Pacific railroad, with head
quarters at Montgomery, is in the city.
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BismarcIs's Opinion

London, April 3O.-The Berlin correspond
ent of the Standard says:
prince Bismarck thinks that Germany
must abstain from interference in the con-
flict of the United States with Spain as long
as possible, but that she must interfere in
stanly and MOST energetically the moment
her interests demand it, Therefore, he
thinks Germany ought not to bind her
hands by neutrality declaration
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PLAN OF CAMPAIGN
AGAINST THE SPANIARDS
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE AoE-nErALD.


nj m
tina the of
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FIVE THOUSAND TROOPS.
vi UNDER SHAFTER TO MAKE
FIRST LANDING IN CUBA

Washington April Northumberland William selected
in
ever and supervise h worko of en-
a
yellow to be
the regulars
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Argentine Neutral

Buenos Ayres, April 29.-The Argentine
Republic will make a declaration of neu-
tralty, but may not make coal contraband
of war.
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the confidence and respect of all whom he
met. He is a pleasant gentleman, an able
physician, and is recognized as the leading
authority in the treatment of all diseases
of a private nature. May he live long and
enjoy the reputation he has so richly mer;
ited.-Age-Herald.
1 treat only private diseases, Syphilis.
Gonorrhoea, elect, Structure, Womb Trou-
bles, Lost Manhood, etc.
You may not know me personally II not
l refer you With permission to the . First
bank, Steiner Bros. bankers the Jefferson
County Savings bank, all of this city, az
! cure many patients by mail treatment.
Write or call at my office. All consulta-
tions and correspondence strictly confiden-
tial Office Jefferson County bank building
corner Second avenue and Twenty-first ST..
Birmingham, Ala Yours truly,
Specialist Private Diseases.
Proprietor of Holloway's Private Medical
Dispensary. 1-1-d-w-tf
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E,,t AS approaching should
seeds advice
be
Guide KIND
fort
will appreciate it, interested
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minority members of the ways and means
committee. 1t provided for the coinage of
silver seigniorage. 1t was ruled out on a
point of order.
AT o'clock the bill under the order was
reported to the house. AS Chairman Din
gley had had no opportunity to offer the
amendments agreed upon by the majority
of the committee, he offered as a substi-
tute bill containing these amendments.
There was some question as to the regu-
larity of these proceedings, but the speaker
held that 1T was in order. There were many
protests from the democratic side against
this parliamentary move and Mr.. Bland In
sisted upon the reading of the substitute in
full. sa
The reading occupied almost an hour.
Mr.. Dingley briefly explained the commit
tee amendments which were enumerated in
these dispatches last night and then de-
manded the previous question.
The substitute was then adopted without
division.
McMillin's Motion Defeated
Mr.. McMlllin moved to recommit the bill
with instructions to strike out the bona
provision and insert In lieu thereof the liz
come tax privision, but withdrew 1t and
allowed Mr.. Bailey to modify the motion
to instruct the committee to add the in
come tax provision as an amendment to
the bill, the bond feature being retained.
The motion was defated-134 to 173.
The motion to recommit was defeated
1874 to 49,.
The vote was then taken on the final pas
sage of the bill and it was passed-1S1 to
1871.
Mr.. Boutelle (rep., of Me), chairman of
the committee on naval affairs, presented
the conference report on the naval bill. Mr.
Cannon, of Illinois, made the point of or
der that the conferees had exceeded their
jurisdiction in that they had added over
$500 900 above the difference between the
two houses and had also added provisions
which were not in conference. With the
point of order pending the house adjourned.
IN THE SENATE
Washington, April 29.-At today's session
of the senate the report of the conferees
on the naval appropriation bill was agreed
to. The measure as perfected carries a
little more than s57,00O,000 No other bus
mess of general Importance was transacted.
bill granting permission to the Chatta-
nooga Rapid Transit company to cross the
Dry Valley road and extend it's lines to
Chickamauga National park was passed,
also one authorizing the Shreveport Bridge
and Terminal company to construct and
maintain a bridge across the Red river at
Shreveport, La.
Adjourned until Monday.
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A COMPLIMENT.

Among t h q
physicians Of
the city of
Blrning h a m
none have had
the experience
of DR.. Holloy
way in the
treatment o 4
private d Isl
eases. He loX
Gated a n d
commmenc e d
the practice Of
his special t y
in this city
years Def o r Q
others C a me,
and by his
skill and abill-
ty has always
stood at the
head. canine
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IT WAS A DAY OF
STARTLING RUM0RS

Continued From First Page.)
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Lowest Will Be s25

On Mr. Dingley's motion the lowest de-
nomination bonds to be issued under the
section was reduced from $50 to $25
The vote was then taken upon the Nc
Millin income tax substitute and it was de-
feated-123 to 49,
Mr.. Bland (denn.), of Missouri, offered as
a substitute, a provision to issue $150000.-
900 Of treasury notes. 1t was lost-106- lat.
Mr.. Lanham (dem.), of Texas, moved to
strike out the bond section and II was lost.
Mr.. Robinson (dem.), of louisiana offered
another Of the amendments nrenared by the
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-03-25
Conference Comes.

The Willamette district Sunday school
and Epworth League conference of the
M. E. church, soath, convenes in Corval-
lis today at p. III. and will finish its la
bsrs S taday eve sing. Delegates from
many churches will be present. The
program i. as follows:
Friaay aft-rnoen-2 o'clock, devotion-
al exercises, led by c. E. DeLashmutt
ago, organization, adoption of consti-
tuition and by laws, and eleetisn of Of
6cers. i...
Friday esenins-7:5o, reception, ad-
dresses OF welcome by Rev. w. ]. Fen
ton ana Victor P. Moses: responses by
Miss May Shelton and Miss Edna Finley
Saturday morning-S:3o, devotional
service led by John Heron.
600, reports from Sunday schools.
1000, "The pastors relation to the
Sunday school," hy J. E. jerks.
1910, The superintendent and his du-
ties" by Rev. John L. Jones.
1910, The schools organization,
Clayton Heron.
1900, adjournment.
Saturday afternoon--I:So. devotional
exercises, led by D. r. Hill.
400. reports from the leagues.
800, The devotional department"
Mrs W. W. Smith.
$40, The literary department" by
Miss Halle Reynolds.
4:2o. The League and worldly amuse-
ments," Miss Elsie Thomas.
500, adjournment.
Saturda, evenin,s-7:3o, "Successful
methods of Sunday achool and league
work." five minute talks by delegates
and preachers.
10 90, ga model Sunday school," by
John B. Mcfarland.
II:oo, sermon by Rev. J. M. Peters.
Afternoon and evening-3:oo, children's
mass meeting, addressed by Rev. Walter
MILAN and Miss Loretta Smith.
7:3o, address by Hon. E. R. Skipworth,
closing with i praise service.
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The Surprise OF All.

Mr.. James Jonas, of the drug firm of
Jones asd Son, Cowdon, Ill.,, in speaking Of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, says that last
winter his wife was attacked with La
Grippe, and her case grew SO serious that
physicians at Cowden asd Pana could do
nothing for her. 1t seemed to develop into
hasty consumption. Having DR.. Kings
New Discovery in store, and selling lets of
it, he took a bottle hons, and to the sur
prise Of all she began to get bett'r from the
first dose, and half dozen dollar bottles
cured her :ound and we'll. DR.. Kiag's New
Discovery for .umptioA, coughs and
colds is guaranteed to de- thi, go,l work.
Try it.. Free trial bottles at Graham &
Wells drug store.
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Political News.

The demo populist combination i'll this
county has finally tacitly found basis
eff agreement. The populists are to
have the legislative ticket, county judge
and commissioner. The democrats Sc
cure the other Offices. Apronli. ent pop.
alst is authority for the statement that
Geo. Robinson, of PLilomath, will be
the noninee for judge and Hale, of
Kings Valley, for representative. There
is some talk of Telt Burnett coming out
on the union ticket for the office of re-
corder. Tyra Smiths candidacy for as
SCISSOR il assuming formidable proportions
and Alexander has no walkover.
! The Mckinley club of Dusty helJ its
regular meeting Tuesday night, with a
| large nuxlber of members AID others
present. The president of the club r.
! J. Nichols, gave very interesting aad
Thoughtful address Oil the question of
money. He also read the story of Jifn
Hagard's Patent Legs, and made polit-
ical application that was very apt. The
liberty will lie taken to print the story
and Mr.. Nichols application of it next
week. After the address Messrs. Walsh,
Hawley, Williams, Denman, Holgate
aAa Thompson ,nadeSbrief remarks. An
improvised quartette, consisting of
Messrs. Thompson, Denman, fIolgate
and Cronkite rendered s.v.ral selections.
The Dusty club is fortunate i'll having
plenty of talent of its owl in the speak
i'll. line, but still it appreciates visitors:
1t is live, progressive club and promises
a healthy majority from Dusty for the
entire republican ticket.
Jesse B. Irvine will address the Dusty
cl.b next Tuesday night, and the house
will be packed, for the people of Dusty
know that ]. B. can give them a rousing
talk. He bubbles over with genuine re-
publ1canism. I. T. Gear will address
the club later, but the exact date is not
yet known. He will be enthusiastically
received. !
The detaocratic and populist conven-
tions elected delegates to the state cou-
veAtioa, adopted resolutions OIL every
sSbject in sight and adjourned.
T. I. Geer has strong following i'll
Benton county. Geo H, Williams is !
hardly considered candidate, but he is +
we'll regarded everywhere. Iu case Mar i
ion county does net secure the governor |
ship, the nomination OF Claude Catch as |
secretary of state would give great satis--
faction to nearly every republican in the
county. Clean men, is the universal !
demand. The Bentoa delegation to the
state convention will almost assuredly |
be for Geer, although it is hardly likely
that any instruction will be given
The free silver parties at Portland had
not effected fusion when we went to |
press. The populists insist on debating
terms, and among other demands. make /
the adoption of the populist Omaha !
platform az the management of the
union campaign by popalists. 4 condi. !
tieH of fusion. Democrats say that such ;
a union would mean certain defeat. An
effort will be made to. nominate Major
Bruce for joint representative instead of !
Abe Clark, who was virtually promised
the place. 1t is probable that SONIC sort
of fusion will be effected today, but
from the preseEt o.tlook it will not be
very satisfactory to any of the parties