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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14
Redbud, Gordon Co., Ga.

KUUUUU, UUTUUH CU., vi,
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Please send by express at once
one dozen Beggs' Blood Purifier 1t is
the most wonderful medicine | ever
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14
GA 9ToRT A.
Bears tn. HIhs Kind You Have Always Bought
''', o. &MNzM
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your
Life Away.

II you want to quit tobacco using
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vigor, take No-To-B6o, the wonder.
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Many gain ten pounds in ten days
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist, who will
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Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad,
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New
York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

Rev. s. H. Jones, Tacoma, Wash,
says: 81 have suffered for years with
constipation and indigestion. One
bottle Of Beggs' Little Giant Pills re.
lieved me entirely"
Sold by c. E. Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

That dark brown taste and horrid
breath you have in the morning is
caused by an inactive liver. Some
medicines relieve for a while; Others
for few days, but Herbine cures.
For sale by G. Il. Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
County Ticket 70 Be Nominated Sep
TENDER 8.

The Republican central committee
met last Saturday and fixed the time
Of the county convention for Satur-
day, Sept. 8, at l P. M; primaries,
Thursday, Sept. l, at to 6 o'clock
in the towns and 6 to 7 in country
precincts. The representation will
be the same as at the last convention:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

Your hair can be saved. Beggs
Hair Remover will do it as it acts di.
rectly on the scalp and hair follicals.
The effect is wonderful and perman-
ent. Sold by &. +. Northcraft n Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14
For a Trip Through the Mountains

OF Colorado, you want information
as to the best scenery. To get this,
also printed matter, rates, ETC., write
to W. T. Bailey, G. p. A., Colorado
Midland Ry., Denver, Colo. II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

A GENTS wANTED-For War In Cuba, by
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In tremendous demand. A bonanza for
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14
Wheat Yields Well.

Charles Kubach commenced thresh-
ing his big crop Of wheat today. 1t
is yielding about 80 bushels and
weighs 60 pounds to the bushel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

Us II by a miracle"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of the heart and
nerves free. Address.
DIR. MILES MEDICA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14
Licensed to Marry.

VIM. Felbush and Laura M. Starr,
of Acme.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

HLl P. BABCOCK, Of Avoca, N. r. .
veteran Of the 3rd N. Y. ARTILLERY and
for thirty years Of the Babcock b
Munsel Carriage Co., Of Auburn, says: n
write to express my gratitude .or the mirac-
lous benefit received from DR., Miles Heart
Cure. Isufiered for years, as result ofarmy
life, from sciatica which affected my heart
In the worst form, my limbs swelled from
the ankles up. bloated until was unable
to button my clothing; had sharp pains
about the heart, smothering spells and
shortness Of breath. For three months I
was unable to lie down, and all the sleep I
got was In an arm chair. l was treated BY
the best doctors but gradually grew worse.
About year ago I commenced taking DR..
Miles New Heart Cure and 1t saved my Life
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

Beggs' Eye Salve will cure innamed
or weak eyes. Nothing better. Try
it at c. 4. Northcraft a. Co.'S.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

yETOMAN's RELIEF CORPS - No. @,
Wv meets alternate Wednesday after
noens at $3.50 o'clock In X, OF p hall. Mrs. N.
P, Jolley, presidents Mrs. Olive J. Peters.
secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

A NCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN
"A Abilene Lodge, No. %; meets every
Thursday evening In the A, o. u. W.
ball, D. Il, Crebbs, M. w.; Richard Waring.
recorder.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

D0YAL ARCH MAsONs-Cyrus Chapter,
No. ~, meets In Masonic hall on the SEC
ond and fourth Fridays Of each month.
II. II. Keel, II. p; Arthur Edison. secretary.
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Gas TORI A.
Bears III. Hlm Kind You Have Always Bought
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A Bag Of Virgin Gold

is among the possibilities of mining
at Klondike. 'Tis too late to start
now. but before the season reopens
You should post yourself about the
district, the mining laws and other
essentials. Reliable information. with
explanation of mining terms, may be
found in book on The Klondike, issued
by Santa Fe Route.
Is your child puny, peeked and
peevishp Does it have convulsionsp
II so, 1t has worms. Whites Cream
Vermifuge is the only safe cure.
Every bottle is guaranteed to bring
worms, Csc.
For sale By c. +. Northcrait & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

1t 10 not what . manufacturer says
about his own medicine that cures q
patient, but what the medicine does.
Billiards. Horehound Syrup does the
work and does it we'll. 1t cures
coughs and colds in day. It's heal.
ing, soothing and quieting. 25c.
and Soc.
For sale by c. E. Northcraft 4 Co.
The rain falls on the Just and un-
just. Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup
cures a Cold, Asthma, and LaGrippe
caught in rain or shine.
We keep it, C. E. Northcraft Il Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

YOU NEED Hoods Sarsaparilla
il your blood Is impure, your appe.
tite gone, your health impaired. Moth.
ing builds up health Like HOODS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

INDEPENDENT ORDER ODD FELLOwB
Western Home Lodge, No. co. meets
every Tuesday evening In odd Fellows hall.
Officers: Noble Grand, W. W. Herr; Sec
retary, L. Lips, Visiting brethren welcome.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

ECONOMY in taking Hoods Sar-
II saparllla, because " 100 doses one
dollar" is peculiar to and true only of
the One True BLOOD Purifier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
wi Camp No. $50, meets every Monday
olght Of each month In odd Fellows hall.
Visiting nelghbors welcome, G. A. B0gers,
V. g.; F.J. Murphy clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

ORDER EASTERN STAR-Abilene Chap
" ter III, meets In Masonic hall the first
and third Tuesday evenings OF each month.
Mrs Arthur Edison, Worthy Matr0ni
Miss Claudia Strother, secretary.
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MISSOURI PACIFlC-AT HERINGTON,
WEET ROJIND
ABlLENE'S SOCIETIES.

A +. AND A. M.-Benevolcnt Lodge, No
A. 9s, meets first and third Monday EVEN
fngs In each month ut Masonic hall, corner
Third and Cedar, 9. Johntz, W. NJ. J. l..
Worley, secretary; visiting brethren well
come
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

DIR. MILES MEDICAL co., Elkhart Ind.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
FOR AUDITOR.

Mr.. B. o. Hanger is q cane idate for
denomination for his second term as City
Auditor. Mr.. Hanger is so we'll known
to the people of Des Moines that it il
hardly necessary for US to give a brie
history Of him, however he first saw ligh
in Ohio in 1914, came to Des Moines in
1860 and has been engaged in the business
and commercial enterprises of our city
for twenty five years, he was manager
of the Continetal Clothing store and while
manager hs employed the first colored
man that worked in that store, bis honety
and integrity and punctuality to business
and his sconemy of the Auditors Office
has been shown by the reduction of e.
penses in the Office, no better man for
place could be found and we hope at the
Republican Convention that he will be
nominated by reclamation for his second
term. Re is o member of the &. AR: en-
listed in Co. D, 10th Iowa Init. and spent
four years in destroying treason and saw
ing our union. Hsis sociable friendly and
equal to all classes of people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
ALDERMAN OF THIRD
WARD.

Among the candidates for Alder
man of the Third ward is J. M.
Orvis one of the best known men of
the north part of the city. Mr..
Orvis was born in New York in 1897
came to Mahaska Co. Ia, in 1866
and to Polk Co. 16 years ago, he
has been resident of Des Moiues
for sixteen years. He has been for
years interested in the building up
of North Des Moines and has large
real estate investment as we'll as
good retail dry goods store at 1907
Six Avenue. He has paid thousand
of dollara in taxes in this city and
has seen the whole of North Des
Moines built up from a small village
to town of large proportion that is
now one of the most important Sec
tons Of the capital city. He is a
rank republican worker and has been
since the organization of the party
in 1856.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
FOR CITY ENGINEER.

Mr.. L. Higgins whose announce.
ment as candidate for city En-.
gineer. He is the present incum.
bert, agood active republican and
above all has one colored man en-
ployed in the person of Tracy Blag-
burn as an assistant in the office which
the colored people appreciate very
much moreover Mr.. Higgins has re-
duced the expenses of the depart.
ment IS or go per cent during his
incumbency and the expenses are
about two-fifth only of what they
were under Democratic management
four years ago. He in addition to
his regular work0has completed the
plans for a municipal water plant.
The forthcoming report will include
the detailed plans. Every detail in
the project has been worked out and
as soon as Des Moines is able finan-
cially to proceed to the work the
plans for the plant are at hand.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
FOR CITY TREASURER.

Mr.. Joseph w. Geneser a we'll
known business man, announced
his name this weekofor City Trea-
surer few if any better man could be
found for the treasuership then Mr..
Geneser. He was born in New
York and came to Iowa about forty
years ago first working on fsrm
later on his fathers brick yard where
he worked about 1S years and is a
member of the "Brick Layers Un-
ion" now, has worked in the bank
for about 20 years from the lowest
to cashier of the German Savings
Bank. His integrity for truth and
verasity cannot be questioned, has
always voted the republican ticket
and has never held an elective Office
in his life and for forty years has
been identified with the upbuilding
of our city and its interest. He is
generous kind sociable and gentle
manly to meet vote for Mr.. &C.
neser would be no mistake, he
stands high among the ''colored peo-
ple.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
Local Political Meeting
Held Last Night--Frank
Blagburn's OTation.

A large meeting of colored voters
Yves held at the court house on Thurs
day evening in the interest of Frank
Blagburn candidate for market mas
ter.
Mr.. r. N. Hyde was elected
president of the meeting, W. A,
Frazier Sec, speeches were made
by Geo. Taylor, Alex Gordon,
Jas. miller (whlte), also A. F.
Chamberlin, then Mr.. Frank Blag-
burn thanked the meeting for their
endorsement. J. M. Pierce and
E. T. Banks spoke BRIEFLY They
appointed committees towork in
each precinct and adjourn to meat
next Thursday night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
FOR ALDERMAN OF DES
MONIES TOWNSHIP.

IL. G. McElderry has beeda a resi-
dence of the city for nearly twenty
years and have nearly lived all his
residence in the city and been in the
coal business of which he is recoc.
nized and representative man. He
has been a member of the city con-
Gil of this city before and was alwav,
found to be true representative of
his constituents and always for the
bes: interest of the city. In regard
to municipal ownship he will always
be for the city either owning the
franchises or having such franchises
or the city cannot take advantage of
paying as large a revenue into the
city treasury as there franchises can
consistanly pay and do business.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
Accident t--Sudden Death

MT. Allen one of our most promi
nent citizen, instantly fell dead las,
Saturday afternoon, while walking
down Ninth street in company with
w. L. Tomlin just as they were
passing the Central Church of Christ,
at the time of the accident MI. Tom
Inns attention was directed to pass
ing team, and when he looked
toward MI. Allen he he was laying
flat on the walk. The fall was with
such great force, that his neck was
broken. He was taken in the church
and DR.. Rood called, he examined
the injuries and pronounced him
dead. Mr.. Allen lived with his
family at 1115 Park street. He
was born in the fifties, which
would make him nearly fifty
years old. He was an industrious,
hard working man, and bore an ex-
cellent reputation as a good neigh
Dor. He was always active in
politics, when the interest of his race
demanded it, He leaves to mourn
his death wife and three daughters
and host of friends. The funeral
occurred from the St. Paul A. NJ. E.
church at ago, where very large
of his friends had geathered
to pay the last sad rite. The Rev.
Timothy Reeves preached an excel
lent sermon for the occasion. We
join the many friends in extending
our sympathy to the grief stricken
family.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
Song Services.
at st. Paul 4. II. Z. Church.

1t st. Paul 4. II. E. Church.
On last Sunday evening, as was an
nounce through the columns of this
paper, occurred the first of the series
of concerts. under the d irection of
Prof Geo Holt. at very early
hour the church was filled to stand
ing room by the music loving people
to catch the first note from the
choir; that have made name for
themselves in the art of singing.
They was supported by the Dumas
corus club of which the Prof is very
proud of as he was the first and only
teacher that this solcety has ever had,
for the want of space we are obliged
to omit naming each one and the
part that each took on the program,
their singing shows wthat they have
accomplished by hard and diligent
study. All those that admire the
forward policy in music will welome
the coming of the next concert
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
For Police Judge.

Mr.. ]. ]. Moore. the we'll known G. A.
X. veteran Of Lee township, is candidate
for Police Judge, He was born in Ills. in
1889. came to Iowa in 184S, and has lived
in Des Moines for twenty-seven years was
Justice of the Peace in Dallas county for
eight years and four years Justice Of East
Des Moines. He comes from that strong
abolitionist ancestry known as Quakers,
which assisted fleeing slaves to Canada.
He was member of Co. d, 9th Iowa Inf.
A past-commander of Kinsman post; is
staunch republican, and is interested in
various enterprises for the development
of our city. Colored voters will make no
mistake If they should vote for Mr..
Moore.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
For Police judge.

Mr.. j. H. Maley announces himself a.
a candidate for Police Judge. Mr.. Maley
is one Of the leading attorneys Of the East
Side. 4 graduate from Cincinnati Law
school in 1850. admitted to practice law
in Illinois, in tho Summer Of 1860, and
has been 4 practitioner ever since; came
to Iowa in 1866, and has been working
republican. In 1881 he moved to Des
Moines, was Justice of the Peace in Lee
township two terms, the only office hs has
ever held from the party. Mr.. Maley is
gentlemanly, courteous to meet, and if
elected will make good judge. He will
give close attention to his business and
to the welfare Gf the City. He solicits
your vote.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
For Alderman.

The name OF Peter Lambert for Alder
man Of the First Ward, will meet with
general approval by all who know him.
He was born in Germany in 1885, came
to Iowa in 1857, enlisted in Co. 4. 10Th
Iowa INIT, in 1862, mustered out in July,
1865: has lived in the Second of the First
Ward for q years; is q successful land
scape gardner and florist, has been Supt.
of Woodland Cemetery for ten years. He
is an influential republican; good busi-
ness man, thoroughly identified with the
interests of the city, and will make good
alderman for the first ward, if elected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
Candidates for Nomi.
nation at the Com.
ing City Prim-
aries.
FOR TREASURER.

Mr.. A. B. Elliott is announced as
candidate for the city treasurer.
Mr.. Elliot is just completing his first
term in that office. His friends are
satisfied to make the campaign on
the record he has made. It is true
that a more business like administra-
tion of the office was never enjoyed
by the tax payers of the city. Not
only have the affair of the Office
been kept properly, accurately and
openly but the management of the
finances of the city has been admir-
able in every way. For fifteen years
Mr.. Elliot has worked for the sue
cess of the party. He was twelve
years connected with the American
Savings Bank and resigned to be-
come treasurer two years ago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
FOR CITY SOLICITOR.

In this issue of the BYstander, We pro.
sent the name of = rissing young Attorney
candidate for City Solicitor, Mr.. b. r.
Marble who is forty years old and has
lived in our city for number Of years. .
graduate from the Iowa College Of Law in
the class of 1884. He has been an active
republican worker from his infancy up,
was president Of The Young Men Republi-
Club when that organization was extern
ded to every prssinct in this county. He
vas q member of Grant Republican Club
also the Lincoln Republican Club and tor,
several years member Of the Republican
County Central Committee, has been
practitioner for IA years In this city, .
good friend of the colored race aud will do
justice by them II elected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
ALDERMAN AT LARGE
EAST SIDE

Mr.. John Loveridge the subject of this
sketch was born In England 1s47, came
to the United States in 1879 settling in
Des Moines, Polk Co. Ia. the same year
he learned the stone-cutting trade in Lon
don England and has for the past Is years
been contracting in cutting-stone business
connecting with the firm ]. Francis and
Co. He furnished the stones for the
Christian church on 9th and Pleasant also
the several other large building ih our
city. Mr.. Leverage has never held an
Office and has always been good republi
can worker and is in every way fitted and
we'll qualified to hold the place that he is
aspiring for, to honor to himself and party
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11

& John McVica candidate for election for his second
Mayor city, to Iowa from Pennsylvania 16 years ago
and settled in Des Moes He has been engaged
prses particular in the wall paper business which he employed
large number of workngmen He elected Mayor North
Mones 1885, when North from the city
Of Mones He elected Mayor Of D Moue upon
platform pledged to do all he could in levang
from corporation ownership and allow the city
electric plant gas lights electric street water works and
consistent with public policy aud public 1t is there
been anagonistic elements operating against his He
able speaker active worker genmany and courteous ALL
His aim and desire give Des Mones the best that
can be ad In the he has treated the cood with the
respect and has shown paaty
assistance that his friends may rendor, -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
For Assessor.

Mr.. s. A. Kelsey Is candidate for A.
sessor before the republican primaries hs
has been in Des Moines since 1861 and 10
now employed as the assessor for the 8th.,
District, having held that Office for six
years which have demonstrated his intsg-
rity. good judgement and impartiality 70
all in his district. Before elected a. an
assessor he was in the mandatory bus
mess of pottery, he is an active republican
worker, having assisted many a fugitive
from slavery in the underground rail.
road which is better known to the veter-
mas ofthe sos and COS. Voters should con-
slider Mr.. Kelsey's claims before voting at
the city primaries. Heis honest and
capable to fill the position. ..-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
For City EnQineer.

Mr.. Geo. NJ. King. bright young man,
seeks the nomination on the republican
ticket for City Engineer. He is a Des
Moines boy, born IN 1868. and has lived
here all his life, has II years experience
in the engineering business; was first as
sistant under Mr.. Pelton when he was
city engineer; Is the son Of Prof, J. w.
King, q successful teacher in our city
schools. II Mr.. King is elected will do all
he can for the best interests of the city.
He is honest, capable and energetic; al
ways republican.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
FOR POLICE JUDGE.

Captain A. H. Botkin is q candidate for
Police Judge, he is an old citizen in our
city having settled here Immediately after
the war, He was elected Justice Of Peace
in Lee township in 1881 and reelected in
1882 and was also ,elected City Marshall
for two years each Of those office he filled
with honor to himself and the party. He
is q member of the Kingmans Post G. A.
r. and was Captain of Ohio Go. c. 70
Volunteer Inft, The Captain is very So
ciable and very pleasant man to meet.
and will no doubt make good judge if
elected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11

An enthusiastic meeting of the
Sherman club of the Third precinct
of the Fourth ward was held at
School and B streets last night.
Speeches were made by Mr.. Sher-
man. Frauk Blagburn, candidate
for market master, ], N. Miller,
candidate for alderman at large, J.
Cnmpbell candidate for alderman
from the Fourth ward, Rev. Lomax
and J. M. Orvis candidate for alder
man the Third ward who spoke in
vigorous terms for Mr.. Sherman.
President F. L. Barnett appointed
his executive committee and the
meeting broke up after electing for
one new members making member
ship of 14o.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-11
FOR ALDERMAN-AT.LARGE.

Mr.. Geo. Carver announces his name in
this issue of the Bystander as candidate
for denomination for Alderman Of West
Dss Moines. He was born in Ohio in
1884, came to Des Moinss % years ago.
and has been identified with The business
interests of our city the entire time, being
q coal operator the most of the time.
He served three terms as Alderman-at-
large from Lee township; one term a. Al
derman Of the second ward and one term
as Alderman-at-large of the West Side,
which he now asks for denomination.
He is an activis republican and his years
of service to the public demonstrate his
worth and honesty. He will no, doubt
if elected, make good alderman, and bis
friends are working very hard for his
nnminaknN