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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
A SPANISH EMBLEM.
Henri Watterson Gets Angry and
Suggests One More Fit

Louisville Courier-Journal: The Span
iSh now, we learn, carry on their ban
ner a pig to represent the United States
and citizens thereof. To this complex
ion has the wit Cervantes descended.
The United States produce a good many
hogs and ship those not consumed at
home, to Europe and other parts Of the
world. AS producers and consumers we
may profess a certain respect for the
hog, though we should not think of
adopting it as symbolizing any national
characteristic.
At the same time such a symbol
would would be too f1attering for Spain
to adopt for herself. Her appropriate
symbol is the hyena.
1t is notable circumstance that the
word hyena comes from the Greek, and
originally meant sow. This was the re-
suit of an unscientific conception of the
hyena based on a superficial resem
blance of the bristles on the back of
those of a hog.
In fact, the hyena is allied to the dog;
that is, to the wild dog. 1t lacks one of
the toes of the dog, and is entirely des-
titute of the dogs fidelity and the cour-
age of the nobler species of dogs, 1t
has a disagreeable odor from gland
Its habits are nocturnal, and it feeds on
dead bodies. 1t is very clear, therefore,
that the true Spanish symbol is the hy-
ona-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
JOHN L. WILL GO.
Famous Old Prize Fighter Wants to
Fight the Spaniards.

New York, May 2.-Colonel or private
any rank-no matter, so that John L.
Sullivan is marching under the Stars
and Stripes against Spain. Sullivan
wants to fight for his country at once,
that's the main point. He is afraid it
will be over before he gets there
Filled with this fear, John L. Sulli-
van sent a telegram to Harry N Far
rem, his agent in this city, today as fol-
lows:
Notify the public that I offer my
services to the country. Willing to go
either as a private or to raise a regl-
ment Long may she wave"
Sullivan is now in Cleveland, o. He
will return to this city in a few days.
He will then be ready to don the blue
uniform of the United States soldier.
During the war, from hard fighting and
notwithstanding after Spaniards, as
he put 1.-THE hopes to get into condition
and win back the championship of the
world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Marked Specials Corded Tafeta Capes,
brocaded and ribbon trimmed, with founce
Of plating yelling, $40: Black taffeta silk
with ruffled trimming rows, 1919.
plique, trimmed yoke, 9 inch founce of India
silk topped with gauze silk net, plated silk
ribbon around yoke and neck; full neck of
fluffy silk and black satin ribbon, silk lined,
very stylish. Price $500 each.
10 inch Collarettes, round yoke Of figured
purple India silk, topped with silk striped
gauze, hounce headed with plated ribbon
and two rows of jet, fluffy satin gauze and
silk neck, silk lined, black satin ties. Price
1915 each.
1O-inch Black Collarettes, round yoke of
either plain or brocaded silk; India silk
founce, topped with black silk lace and
headed with plated ribbon and jet; full
neck of silk and lace, silk lined, ribbon ties,
nobby. Price 1898 each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
FOR CRYING NEWSPAPERS.
A Boy Arrested for Bawling His
Waras at Midnipht

Philadelphia, May 2.-Louis Brezelet.
a newsboy was before Magistrate
South in the central police court Satur-
day, charged with maintaining a null
sance by crying his newspapers on the
street at night.
The lad was arrested by Policeman
Lilly of the Fourth district, who sald
that orders had been issued to arrest
anyone crying newspapers on the street
after nine o'clock at night. The mag1s-
trate said that if papers were cried at
an unusual hour, as at midnight, II
might he considered a breach of the
peace. The boy was held for court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
LOST IN THE DESERT.
Awful Experience of Party in the
Yuma Wilds.

San Diego, Cal, May Ed Moore Of
this city and Jay S. Green of Los An
geles have returned here from trip on
the Colorado desert in this county
They left the third member of their
party, Joseph S. Stanley, aged 35 years,
of Bakersfield, dying of hunger and
thirst at Coyote Wells on the desert.
rs miles east of here, on "Wednesday
last.
They lost their way in attempting to
reach Yuma their horses died and they
left their companion when he could no
longer walk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
MRS. M'KINLEY'S GOWN.
Presidents Wife Having q Tailor
Made Costume.

Washington, May "A tailoring es-
Enlistment in this city is just finishing
a dainty new costume for Mrs. William
Mckinley, wife of the president. The
materials are an elegant deep dove
gray, with a soft finish, gray silk, gray
StrappingS, and natty braid.
The dress is not strictly tailor finish
ed, as it has the delicate finish of a
French robe. The skirt is circular in
shape, stylishly strapped in silk. The
Jacket is short on the hips, very long in
the waist, and plain sleeved.
There is a smart gray cloth wide SAIL
or collar, with an application of gray
sucked silk, edged with plated ruff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
ROOSTERS AND PRAIERS.
Chinese Ceremonies in Court Mix Up
Jury.

New York, May I'm municipal
court Saturday, in deciding a chinese
case, the curious CEREMONIES OF aoIhinls.
tering oatbs to the witnesses excited
great interest.
Two roosters were decapitated ana
two paper prayers burned, after which
the witnesses denied each other natiy
and confused the jury, who finally
found a verdict for the defendant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
TailOr=Made Jackets RepriCed.

They are silk lined; they are made by art
lists in their line. They were bargain at
the original price; note the reductions:
All $15 Jackets at $3.50; all $3.50
Jackets at $1,000; all $40 Jackets will be
$3.50; all $3.50 Jackets will be $500.
Ali Spring of '98 styles.
Children's Jackets Marked Down.
$3.50, $3.50, $500, $500, ali this seasons
goods; prices cut from SOC on the cheaper
ones, $1.25 on the better ones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, May 2.-The weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Surplus reserve increase 1919, US; loans
decreased $2,448 200. Specie increased
81, 975, 900.
Legal tenders decreased 81, 674, 500 De-
posits decreased 81, 713, 900. Circulation,
increased $174, 800.
The banks now hold S44, 504, 675 in ex-
cess of the requirements of the rs per
cent rule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
FREE.

With every dollar purchased we
will give beautiful Autograph of the
battIeships Maine, Iowa, Indiana,
Massach usetts, Minneapolis, New
York or Columbia.
Size, oxIz inches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
WIN Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. m.
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at D. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:1O p m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
{.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
Why Not

+raio Gov Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:1o p. m, or you ean
take the Limited. leaving Kansas Cl y
"a m which reaches Topeka at $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
on,u one MIGHT Co Denver

Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa
Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers ana
Fraa reclining chair cars through. No
n+ber line runs its trains through all
these points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
UNDER MUSLIN SALE.

Another week of the Under Muslin Sale.
We are sorting and resorting here and there
to add interest to the sales
Corset covers drawers and chemise at
25c. Corset covers, skirts, drawers, chemise
and gowns at 45c, SOC, 75c and S1.OO A
table for every price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
Art Linen Dept.

Special drive i'm Is inch Center
Pieces, drawn work borders and
stamped for embroidering, worth 35c
to soc. nE
Will be your choice for. -. GOC
Swiss Pillow Covers, ready tinted,
embroidered and ruffled, were selling
at z5c and soc. o.
Will be. ................ OJO
Is inch Battenberg Center Pieces
sold at $3.50; linen centerS. IT,
Only. -.................. 6VO
S5c, z5c and Doc Tray Cloths,
open work and satin hemStitched;
best linen. 40
Your choice for. &OG
Odd shades of embroidery silks;
2 dozen in. bunch; worth 1k0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
POLITICAL NOTES.

There are five candidates for congress
in the Second district, as follows: E.
c. Gates, Fort Scott; J. P. Harris, OF
tawa; w. J. BUchan, Kansas City; Ed
r. Smith, Mound City; J. D. Bower
sock, Lawrence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
Why Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. M,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
u, nan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

The Populist convention in the Sec
ond district will be held at Olathe June
81. Does this mean that the convention
is going to the home of John P. ST.
John and nominate him for congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Ford county elected four delegates tc
the state convention Saturday. Two OF
them are for Stanley; the others are
for Coburn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Pawnee county Republicans in coun-
ty convention, denounced Governor
Leedys action to the K. N. G.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

fling of the same. From this there falls
soft roll reaching to the end of the
Jacket
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
Minneapolis, May 2.-Score:

Minneapolis ...0o210 o2OoO-5 9
Omaha .........O OO021 O o 0-5 II
Batteries-Figgemie nd Ritter; Phillip
pi, Dixon Hagerman and McCauley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

The Sedgwick county Republican
convention instructed for their candi-
date for governor w. E. Stanley and
for Chester I. Long for congressman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Ness countys delegates to the state
convention, chosen Saturday are for
Stanley for governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Col. H. NJ. Greene of Lawrence is the
third candidate in the race for the Pop
ulist nomination for congress in the
Second district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

OF the rs delegates to the Republican
state convention, elected Saturday, w.
G. Edwards claims Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Shawnee county will be the last in
the state to elect delegates to the Re-
publican state convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
TheRock island FIver

Leave Topeka every night at $3.50 D. m,
arriving Colorado Springs u:05, Denver
11:30 next a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
The Onlv Line to Denver

Via Pueblo and Colorado springs-the
and tree chair cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Pawnee county and Sedgwick county,
the home of Edwards and Stanley, can
didates for governor, made an even
break Saturday. Each candidate Sc
lected the delegates and the congress
sionaI delegates were instructed for
Long.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Barton county Republicans have in
structed their delegates to the state
convention for Judge E. G. Cole for as
sociate justice of the supreme court.
This is his home county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Kiowa county Republicans decided to
stand by a Seventh district candidate
for governor, but it has not been decid-
ed which one will receive their votes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Vandelia Varnum in the WaShburT
college lecture course tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
BASEBALL NEWS.
Two Sunday Games Only Played in
the Big League.

PITTSBURG II; CINCINNATI 5.
Cincinna ii, May 1.-The Pirates won their
first game from the Reds Sunday
Breitenstein, who let them down without
hit a few weeks ago. was hit hard. Nc
Phee was spiked by Schriver in the eighth
and will be out of the game for a week
or so. Score:
R. H. E.
Cincinnati 210O1 0O1O-5 II 4
Pittsburg .........1 o. 2-11 IA 2
and PETIT; Pittsburg, TannehiIl and Schri-
yer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
WESTERN LEAGUE.
st. Paul, May 2.-score:

R.H E.
St. Paul ......-...-.1 90 10000 0I 6
Kansas City .......O o 0 0 1000 2
Batteries-Phyle and Sphiers; Meredith
and Hansen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

It is said that the Smith county dele
cation to the state convention will be
for John SeatOn and George H. Case
for lieutenant governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
The Rock Island FLYER

In6 hOck 1SIanu EIyer
Leave Topeka every night at $50 D. m,
arriving Colorado Springs 11:05. Denver
1880 next a. uA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL. MONDAY EVENING, NAY 2 1898.
WOOL SKIRT SALE.

WOOL SKIRT SALE.
Black crepon, mohair top and mohair mo-
mic bayadere, brilliantine and siciian,
French serge and French coating; Venetian
twilled satin berber bayadere, fancy checks
and fancy stripes.
Marked SpeciaI-Black crepon, mohair
GGp mo5a lEr fon for
No. I'll mohair lustre, fine quality, $500.
No. 313 French serge $3-navies and blacks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

The Gold Wire Artist, IS still with
us. His speciality is Initial Shirt
Waist Pins, He makes them while
you wait. Breast Pins-any name
made in 3 minutes. DE-
Price each. UOC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Stafford county Republicans COM
mended President McKinley's action in
the Cuban affair and denounced Gov
ernor Leedy for being so slow in get
ting the Kansas troops out and also
for ignoring the militia.
convention, instructing them for Jerry
Simpson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
LOUISVILLE A; CHICAGO 8.

RHE.
Chicago ..........O o O-3 2
Louisville ........2 O 1 IA 3
Batteries-Chicago, Briggs and Donahue;
Louisville. Cunningham and Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

for John Seaton and George H. Case
for lieutenant governor.
Coffey county Republicans have de-
clared their friendliness to Senator G..
H. Lamb of Woodson county who
seeks the nomination as a candidate
for congress in the Fourth district. The
convention took no action with refer
ence to governor but the delegates are
said to be divided between Coburn and
Funston. The farmer" Republicans
seem to predominant in that conven-
ton. The machine is to all appear
ances knocked out in that county
Woodson county's delegates to the
Fourth congressional district conven-
ton have been instructed for Senator
Lamb. The delegation to the state con-
ventiOn is uninStructed.
Barton county Republicans who have
candidate for associate justice of the
supreme court want to stand by the
Seventh district which is after a ma
jority of the offices on the state ticket
and agreed to vote for either Billy Ed
wards or w. E. Stanley as circumstan-
ces may indicate.
Pratt county Republicans who are
elected as delegates to the state con-
vention are between two fires. They
have a man, ]. Q. Thompson who may
become a candidate for attorney gen
eral, and they want to stand in with
the biggest crowd from the Seventh
district With that end in view they
| announce that they will vote for Stan
ley or Edwards.
Kearney county has elected four DEL
egateS to the state convention who are
for Stanley for governor.
Ness county's delegates to the state
convention, chosen Saturday are for
Stanley for governor.
E. w. Hoch will deliver the Memorial
Day address at Abilene.
Harvey county Populists meet in con-
vention at Newton Saturday and will
elect ten delegates to the congressional
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Milwaukee. May 2.-score:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Fancy checked Ribbons, inch
price. E~
Per yard Observation-Disclosures. US
Checked Ribbons, 2 inches wide,
worth IEc. f0~
Price this week will be. go. 4UC
3-inch Fancies-seII at 25c. 1E
Yours while they last for. 49,. luz
Ladies' Ribbon Ties with fringed
ends, Moires inches wide, Roman
Stripes a inches wide; sold at S5c,
z5c and Csc; all at one price. E0@
For choice. ................ wv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Ness county's delegates to the state
convention, chosen Saturday are for
Stanley for governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

E. w. Hoch will deliver the Memorial
Day address at Abilene.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Kearney county has elected four del
egates to the state convention who are
for Stanley for governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02
Ladies' Shirt Waist Sale.

They have been coming every day. Maybe
not often as that, but it seems so to us, the
way they being piled up on the lodges
and on stairways. SOC is the lowest price,
but they bear the makers stamp, same the
better ones. The arrangement of them, too,
makes buying so easy. One price to every
table, 5Oc, Toe, $l.OO, $1.25, $50,
$1.75, $500, 1922 and $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-02

Harvey county Populists meet in con-
vention at Newton Saturday and will
elect ten delegates to the congressional
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25
Republican Caucus.
JUDGE w. Z. BARNEY
NOMINATED FOR RE
Preventative
Dy An Unanimous Vote.

About two hundred Of the Republican
voters met in Armoly Hall last evening
and held very dignilied and harmonl
Gus caucus for the nomination OF City
Representative.
The meeting was called to order al
Z 80 by W. A. Boyce who read the no
tee and called for nomination for chair
man of the caucus. Mr.. 'Lapoint made
motion which was seconded by +. b.
MIDGET, that +. &. Rowland serve. and
it was so voted.
Mr.. Rowland took the chair and call
ed for nominations for Secretary and
Bert Hooker, seconded by II. 4. Ioar,
, 'esented +. b. NUGGETS name. For
certain reasons he declined to serve and
was excused.
II. A. Hoar, seconded by Col. Slough
ton, nominated Bert H. Wells and he
was elected.
The chair then called for nominations
for representative and Mr.. Mudgett
arose, and with few appropriate re-
marks presented the name of Judge W.
L. Barney. His nomination was sec
onded by some one in the middle of the
house and the char then asked if there
were other nominations.
None were made and the chat: asked
the pleasure of the assembly rs to the
method of voting.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson of Clare
mont, n, H., who have been visiting at
the home of George +. Scott returned
home this noon.
Constable Slayton brought to the city
this morning Edward Downs Of Brook
field. He was arrested on warrant
charging him with intoXicntion III
t;ralliicvillc on the 7th of August
Downs was with Frank Riley at the time
Riley was alleged to lave assaulted
Constable Slayton.
Car No. II. under motoyMan Plouf
and conductor Gwyer left the rails yes
tcr,ay afternoon while making a curve
near the Seminary Hill switch. Sand
Oh the track was the cause of the mis-
hap. No one was hurt: Traffic was
delayed some by cars waiting at switches
for the missing car. 1t was put on the
track again last night after the cars
stopped running.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25

last evening as part Of the ticket. Mr
Lapoint stated that ne intended that to
be the sense of his motion. with this
point thoroughly understood the motion
was carried.
The chair then appointed the follow
ing committee TO prepare the names
W. W. Lapoint, o. j. llowes, +. W.
pisbce. II. W. Scott and f. NJ. Tayntor
As soon as the committee had retired
Judge Barney arose and said that ne
was at present member Of the Repub-
ican City Committee but under the ex-
istin" circumstances he wished to tender
bis resignation. Charles Currier, Sec
ond2d by b. w. Hooker, moved that
his resignation be accepted and it was
so voted.
Nominations 10 fill tile vacancy were
then in order and X. a. IIoar, seconded
by Harry Whitcomb, presented the
name of W. G. Odds and he was elected
a member of the committee.
After a few moments of waiting the
chairman arose and said that inasmuch
as it was rather tedious awaiting the
commissioners dcliberation he would
suggest speeches, and he called on Co...
Stoughton 10 set the ball rolling. Co...
Stoughton then took the floor and made
a few very appropriate remarks. COL
Stoughton was warmly applauded. The
Chair then called on W. a. Boyce for
and Mr.. Boyce responded.
Mr. Hoar then took the floor and
made some facctious remarks about Mr..
Boyccs vocation and told story of
Philip Sheridan with point which he
considered applicable to that event.
This he followed by very clear ex-
position of his views on several local
matters.
The chair then called on Rev. j. A.
Shertournc. He took the floor and
made short but appropriate speech,
The committee having finished their
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25

| deliberation returned at the close of Mr.
Sherburncs remarks and though their
chairmen, Mr.. Lapoint, presented the
following ticket,
Ward l. +. q. Hanland and w. +,
Scott, Republican nominees and Alex
/ Milne, Democratic; Ward 2. A. &. Fay
and Z. w. Bisbee, Republican and Chas.
Melcher, Democratic; Ward 3. F. e.
Martin, Republican and ID. M. Miles.
Democratic; Ward 4. A. F. Dodge,
Republican and Stephen Forsythe,
Democratic; Ward >. W. A. Boyce,
Republican and George Bassett, Dem
ocratic: Ward 6. W. F. Sheppard,
Republican and NJ. j. Nc Gowan, Dem
ocratic. John W. Gorden, Justice at
large.
Tine chair then asked for the pleasure
of the meeting as to the ticket Mr..
Lapoint spoke of Ward 3 as being the
largest in the city an thought Mr..
Martin would be Il good man to look
after party interests there. Mr.. Hoar
arose and said he did not wish to find
any fault with the selections of the COM
mlilee but he thought that it would be
for the ctys best interests to have Bert
Wells On the ticket II. X. Bush
seconded by Coz. Stoughton moved the
report OF the committee be accepted and
adopted. Mr. Rowland asked that his
name be token off the list in favor of
MI Wells or any one else. w. A.
Eoycc hoped the change would not
be made. There We're only one or
tive others Mr.. Wells could not admins
ter rs Notary Public. Mr. Wells
stated that he was not seeking the office
ana hoped the motion would not prevail.
Mr.. Rowland said he was PERFECTLY
Wiling to serve if it was the wish of the
caucus. The motion to accept the COM
mlf'cts report was then put and carried.
MI Boyce then arose and spoke at
some length endorsing the remarks of
MI tloar and others. As a member of
the city committee he hoped to see
better organization and earnest work
Mr.. Il W. Bisbee arose to reply as TO
committee organization and some banter
passed between him and Mr.. Bovce
After this bit of pleasantly motion to
adjourn was carried. The necessary
number OF voters stopped after the
meeting to sign the Justice nomination