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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-12-02
Unexpected Guests.

AS the sun went down on Thanksgiv-
ing day nm old man oI(ncarly seventy
years aud his wife. the same aye. stood
before the door Of the junior editor O
this paper and asked, "AIe and the old
woman would like tn get to stay all
night, ii il is comven irnt' A word or
two oi inquiry aud the old people were
invited in in accordnnrc with II lifelong
cnstom of ours not 10 br forgetinl to
entertain strangers. The aged couple
were made to ieel Mt home, and especial
attention was bestowed upon the wo-
man who, slivering with cold, said she
was not nr all well. Our Thanksgiving
turkey (or what was left OF iD was still
smoking on he table, enough remaining
to satisfy the nppetites oi our visitors
who, unexpected to us (and themselves,
too, probably, were beneath our roof
on this Thanksgiving evening.
Our unexpected guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. James Short. OF this county, ana. |
need not add, people OF wide reputation;
for there is no citizen in Tazcwel. prob
ably, who has not heard OF Jim Short.
For ten years we lind known Mr.. Short
by reputation, but had never seen him,
and were surprised now to find him
actually guest in our house. His life
has been an eyentiul one. Probably no
citizens OF Tazewcl, for many yenrs nt
least, has had so many ''ups aud
downs as these now nged people. Sun
shine and shadow (morc shadow than
sunshine) have alternatcd with rapid
and stunning nbrnp.ness in their lives.
Time has sprinkled indribly his hoar
frost OH their heads and powcd his fur
rows in their iaces. and they have been
pierced through with mnny SORROWS.
just fifty-three years ago John Short,
with his family. moved from Carroll
county, Va, to TazewclI, bringing his
family aud all hi possessions in Al one
horse aud II two horse wagon. Moving
on through inc then small viilngu oi
Jeffersonvile he finally settled near the
|
mouth oil Swords treek, in the edge oi
Russell county. At that time almost
this entire country wus n vast wider
ness. After about four years Mr.. Short
moved into, what is now Buchanan
County, not far from the present village
OF Dolan. Here james Short grew into
manhood. During this period, the Shorts
and their neighbors as well made large
part OF their living. aud most OF their
ready money hunting and trappiny.
Deer, hear, wild turkies aud many of the
fur-bearing animals nbonndcd in ~, Mt
numbers. The hesli OF tlirsr nuimnls was
stored Tor domestic use. aud The fur sold
oace year To agents who Inndr annual
visits for the purpose OF buying it MP.
Here James Short, iorty-iive yenrs ago
married a Miss Bird, Young girl OF his
own age, aud W it'll, whom lie was rear
ed, aud who has proven lrrs-li IL true
wife and mother through these eventfuI
years.
When the war broke out Jas. Short
volunteered in II company formed at Ilo-
maker, and fought through the war,
spending nenry two years in federal
prison. Two OF his brothers were in the
war also. A singular coincidence oc-
CURED in battle at Kernstown, in the
valley of Virginin, fought by Gen. Jack
son, The three Short brothers were all
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-12-02
Crossing the Bar
ny ALrnED rExsYsos.

BYALrRED TESNYsoN.
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call form mel
And may there be no moaning of the bar.
When put out to sea-
But such tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out, the boundles
deep
Turns again home.
Twilight ana evening bell,
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When embark;
For tho from out bourne of time and place
The Hood may bear mo far,
hope to see my Pilot face to face,
When have crossed tho bar.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-12-02

wee QUITO, doors heard distinctly the
roaring noise and felt the waves Of mo-
tion. The trees were visibly shaken
and the doors and windows of the hous
es were ratified as those of a train of
cars in motion.
Roanoke, Va, Nov. 25.--A very per-
ceptible earthquake shock was felt here
this afternoon at 8 clock lasting about
thirty seconds. No serious damage was
done.
AT OTHER POINTS.
Danville, Va, NOV. 25.-At O'Clock
sharp this afternoon an earthquake
shock was felt throughout the city and
surrounding country very percepfibIy.
No damage reported.
Raleigb, N. O., Nov. 25.-A special to
the News and Observer from Franklins-
vile, N. O., says: A very distinct earth
quoke shock was felt here this after
noon about five inmates after three.
Vibration from east to west.
special from Winston, N. c., says:
A distinct earthquake shock was felt
here at $40 this afternoon. 1t shook
the largest buildings in town.
I We want good agent in your
, county for the "IIistOry of the Span.
ionN'ieiicui Wuii ny tie nTiiiittt
and talented Henry Watterson. of
Kentucky. Over $50 pages, beauti-
fully printed and profusely Illus
lratcd with full page half-t0nes and
rich plates in colors. You can sell it
land make money, for everybody
wants it. 1t is the best. We will
helpyolk Exclusive territory Civ
;c-,- S-,Snly vt ofses-t o ISohinsun Pub-
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EARTHQUAKE FRIDAY.
Felt Here and All Through South
and Southwest Virginia.

Lynchburg, Va, Nov. 25.-Lynch-
burg was visited by an earthquake Fri
day afternoon at little past three
O'Clock. Considerable difference of
opinion exists as to its duration some
| declaring that it lasted about fifteen sec.
onds and others that it lasted two min
utes From observations taken at the
Weather Bureau station, the earthquake
wave reached Lynchburg, travelling
from the northeast to the Southwest at
twelve minutes past three, and had a
duration of twenty seconds.
Richmond, Va, November 25.- MANY
points in South and Southwest Virginia
report having experienced an earth.
quake shock about $3.50 o clock this af.
ternoon. The disturbance was felt
from Nottoway county to the Tenness.
ee line. There was the usual proceed
ing roaring noise. No damage is report.
ed.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.
Wythev lie Va, Nov. 25.-A very
perceptib!c ca thquake shock was felt
hcfe this aft rnoon at half past three
OF elk II lasted fully one MINUTE.
puask u Nov. 25.--An earth
quake lilstlng about twenty seconds was
felt here about Il rec o'clock this ev.
cuIEg.
B dford City, Va, Nv. e5.-At a
ell ok this afternoon there was a dis
tinct shoch Vi arthquake felt here, the
| jnrring, clIating vibration CONTINUES
ing about two seconds. Those whs
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-12-02
CORRESPONDENCE.
Teal Branch and Riuestone.

cur DFuHCH uHV DIueStOHe.
Rhea was elected-no more than
expected.
Mr.. I. e. Nash sold nice lot o.
beef cattle last Monday.
Mr.. Charles Hale, of Falls Mills
was over to see his father-in-law
Mr.. j. B. Shannon, last Sunday
Charles has been wearing a very
bright smile since the election.
Mr.. f. j. Mcclure killed wild
turkey last Monday in East River
mountain that weighed 134 pounds.
Misses Jennett Gillespie and Lou
Flummer, uf Falls Mills, are visiting
friends at Teal Branch and Spring-
vile this week.
Messrs. j. w. and G.. G.. Bailey
went to Elkhorn Sunday evening to
join the engineering corps again.
Mr. James Kirtner, of Falls Mills,
\ was on Bluestone last week bird
hunting.
Mr.. Robert Rhule says if nothing
happens and the weather is suitable,
he l.. going to commence husking
corn the first of December.
Mr.. William Tabor, of Mud Fork,
was on Bluestone Sunday. Wonder
what the attraction isl
Mr.. William Carter, who has been
working on Elkhorn for some time,
came up Saturday to see the wife
and babies.
Mr.. Editor-Can you tell me what
has become of "Mr. Cyclone" or
''Miss Cyclone" which ever it may
bet
Miss Jettie Nash, of Bluestone.
and Mr.. E. L. Walker, of Clear
Fork, were united in marriage ON
the 18th oil NV, at 9 O'Clock, D. M,
at the residence of the brides father,
A. j. Nash. The attendants were
Messers. j. w. Shannon, Albert
5 Caldwell, William Slade, w. H.
Mash. Misses Molilo e. Tickle, May
Harman, May Nash and Nora Walk
er. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. ]. W. Smith, OF Graham,
after which nice supper was en-
joyed by about one hundred spectn-
tors. The guests we're entertained
during the remainder of the evening
by the nice music oil the organ, rem
dered by Miss Nora Walker. We
wish the young couple long, happy
and prosperous life.
RATTLEHEAD.
This letter was delayed in trans
mission. ."-ED.
We have had some rough weather
for November. Last Saturday was
a very disagreeable day at Teal
Branch, and it caught "Rattlehead"
out of fuel.
Mr.. Sam Mars, of Falls Mills, was
over at our place last week on bust
4&ess. Sam had forgotten the way
to Bailey, and had to get friend to
accompany him.
Mr.. G. A. Wagner was up ftom
Elkhorn lasi week visiting home
Mrs. Jno. Hambnc, OF Bluefield, is
VISITING her many friends at Spring
vile this week.
s. A. Rhue went tn Clear Fork
last week on business.
Mr.. r. w. Wills Is enjoying the
company OF his three brothers this
week from the eastern part of the
State. havn't been able to learn
the names of these gentlemen.
Mr. "Cyclone"-I was sorry to
hear of the sickness of our friend,
Mr.. w. e. Yost. but of course we
cannot wonder at this when we
think of the dose be took ON the 9th
of November. However, lei us hope
for him aspeedy recovery.
i <Mr. j. b. Shannon went to Gra-
ham this week on business.
There is very little fresh news in
the eommunsty this. week.
RArTLEHEAD.
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New-York tribune., 1898-01-01

Board more routine business had been disposed OF
Tne Commissioners resclnded a resolution pdSse
at the last meeting reappontine Patrolman DENNIS
A. JanVrin on the force. JanVrn Is the man WHO
so grieVed over the death OF his morse thdt ne
asked to be retired. Recently ne sought reappolht
ment. and the Commissioners put him back. Yes.
terday ne sent a letter 10 the Board. in whlcn ne
said that he had reconsdered mis- action, ana pre-
fcrred remain on the retired list. as MS Wiz
opposed his going back PatrOlmcn John A W III
at the order of the Appellate Division OF the Su,
prcme Court The former has been twice dismissed
and twice relnstdted by the Court. The iatter con-
fessed that he had paid for his appoin tment.
In the cases of Patromen Woodley ana Hannlgan
who were under suspension without pay, the Board
the suspension Hanngan IS the man VINO on
Thanksgiving Day shot the boy Charles McNaiy.
WOOdlcy killed man named Kennedy with ms
club i'm a nght. The Board decided that he was
justified in defending himself
Mr.. Andrews submitted to the Board a report
Office as treasurer The report showed that since
Mr. Andrews had been treasurer over NjwVtV nai
been handled in his office. The Commissioners had
found only two errors, aSgregatng between 80 ana
ST. In the accounts -
close Of the meeting. IN the course OF the day al
most all the commanding officers OF the Depart
ment also called on them in response TO an invita-
tioD and many of the captains and inspectors gave
their photographs 10 Commissioner Andrews, who
is making a collection OF pictures Of the heads or
Thief McCullagh yesterday renanded eleven men
in rhe Detective Bureau to patrol duty They were
remanded the Chief said because Captain Nc
1litskv believed that they could be more useful in
nrecincts Chief McCullagh also began the reor-
twelve Central Office detectives to detective duty
New-York tribune., 1898-01-01
DOOR FOR THE LIBRARY or CONGRESS-
TO BE PLACED on EXHIBITION NENT WEEK AT
THE FOUNDRY or JOHN WILLIAMS.

| TO BE PLACED on exhibition NENT WEEK AT
THE FOUNDRY OF JOHN WILLIAMS.
The last Of the series 81 three cast bronze doors
designed for the main entrance Of the Library OF
Congress at Washington will IL on public exhibition
"a the foundry OF John Williams No. $50 West
Twenty-seventh-st from January TO January
This door the second executed by this firm, Is de-
signed by Edward Pearcc Casey and Is allegoricai
OF Writing, one OF the three ways OF communcs Ting
knowledge Tradition and Printing the other
themes. carried out IN the remaining two gates
Frederick W. MacMonnes received the commission
for the door Printing and the late Olin /. Warner
was selected 10 plan the design for ths doors Ira
dition AID writing. The first piece OF the late
ter's work successfully designed and executed
and Is already In place In the library at Washington.
The death OF Nr. Warner however. made necessary
the selection OF sculptor take up his ncomplet-
ed work and carry the door Writing 10 compile
uGn. and tnis work has been done by Herbsrt
adams OF the hrm OF John williams, N 1weny
seven1H-st. Mr Warmers door Tradition. which
was cast at TINS foundry. was exhibited just year
In the centre of the arch or tympanum. o, the
door wnich Is TO be exhibited next week is seated
WnseS ySsS riS nsqre sPtyaF WTtng famed BY
hslres representing the four nations or peoples
whose writings have had most influence on cyiliza-
The left the Greek and the chrstian Ths I.rse Se
panel In the right OF the double doors represents
low these larger panels are smaller panels. those
above being decorated with wings and mountain
and those below showing figures os children sio.
porting carouches which bear the symbols o. Truth
and Research The decora ion In the rails ana s,fIea
is treatment OF orchids and roses.
The dimensions OF the door are IA feet inches ex-
treme height and feet width, the total weighf h.
inS three tons Among other works al this foundry
Is tne Mapes Memorial Gateway. for Columbia INF
yersity; after the design Of Lienau & Nash, New
nork Thls gateway is memorial for Herbert
Mapes, a columbia student who was drowned AZ
FIRE Island in 1881, while trying TO save another's
me IL consists OF double driveway gate. with
arch twenty-three feet high. erected complete
In the shop; and footway gates on each side making
total width or forty feet. IL will stand between
MASSIVE granite columns and afford an entrancs "a
the University from the Boulevard.
Inere are also nearing completion the gates for
the Massachusetts State House a work of wrouvb,
IRON and bronze, designed by Charles Brigham of
Boston, and the doors for the Hartford Fire Insrr
New-York. ~ 49, VI
New-York tribune., 1898-01-01
pICKPOCKET USES A PISTOL.
TRIES TO SHOOT WHEN CAUGHT ON BROADWAY
CAR AND CAUSES WILD SCENE

r,rrc To WHEN CAUGHT ON A BROADWAY
CAR AND CAUSES A WILD SCENE.
,o,r,o Donaldson alias "Dossey Dole" a no.
.or,ous nfckpocket and sneakthief. was caught
aorlv Yesterday morning in the act OF stealing a
,atch from man in q Broadway cable-car which
was crowded with passengers. as 1t passed Spring
St bound uptown.
policeman Probst was on the rear platform at
+hs time and stopped tie pickpocket as he
swinging himself off the car. When he that
~ he did not get away quickly he would be arrest
ad the thief pointed a revolver at the policeman
and pulled the trigger The weapon cid go off,
so he attempted to shoot again. A second time
there was nc report. After the conductor had
taken the revolver from him, dole" tried to bite
of one OF the policeman's fingers. Policemen
Clancy and Tracy were al Prince-st the
passed them. They the struggle the rear
natform and boarded the Dole submitted
10 arrest after ne had been hit the head several
times with the policemen's clubs. rtnst of the
persons IN the women, and when they
saw the pistol they were badly frightened and
screamed A number OF them jumped off the
at Princc-st.
The prisoner was taken TO Police Headquarters
10 shoot Captain Hogan in Park Row on May lC
1881 For this he spent TWO and half years In
prison. He was arraigned yesterday IN the Centre
Street Police Court and held IN 200 bail for feo-
niously assaultng. the policeman and in 81 900 bail
for attempting 20 steal the watch. The owner of
the watch Philip Gross. tailor, OF No. IS
Ridge-st.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-01
THE YEAR IN Wall STREET.
FAILING OFF IN GOLD WITHDRAWALS AND
INCREASE IN CUSTOMS RECEIPTS
TRANSACTIONS OK THE

EXCHANGES.

EXCHANGES
Following IL a summary of the operations OF the
New-York Sub-Trcasury the Clearing House anc
the downtown exchanges IN the last year:
Receipts at the New-York Sub-TTeasury in 1881
were $ll05ll9065 50. against H,319N ,i% z In $50
Payments in 1897 were ST. 9G0050l0 5 against S393.-
l6 O32 10 in 1896. Receipts for customs in 1891 were
$50 32i 90 against $s9 i1 S92 Sc in 1896 Gold with
drawals in 1891 were 81 Al. against Al42S3 6s III
1896
The operations OF the New-York Clearing House
for the year Exchanges. 1913 421o274l 80; bal
ances $2Gl496G919 o. In 1896 the operations were:
Exchanges SSS70775 O56 % balances $792 S6i iS) 81
Transactions for the year the New York Stock
Exchange were: Stocks 774G.4f shares; State and
railroad bonds (par value) $53l.3795co Government
bonds (par value). $l0.23i030.
Transactions on the Consolidated Stock and Pc
trolcun Exchange were: Railroad stocks Sc, SO
shares: mining stocks 991.0S0 shares: bonds (par
value) Sl2lG5OG0; wheat. l3iS.7iZo0 bushels. The
d-lires for 1896 were: Railroad stocks. 5j.5Oi.34O
shares; mining stocks. 1037. 74O shares: bonds s2
2i3 900. wheat las G52 bushels
transactions In 1897 on the New York Produce
Exchange were Wheat -four. 4.3i6.O0O barrels; rye
flour 12i5oo barrels; wheat l.2S6,290cOO bushels
corn lO7 900 bushels; oats. 5o57S00 bushels rye
S9ss 900 bushels; barley. 6,35S.O0 bushels; pork
s. 30 barrels lard GSO9S tierces. tallow. 1902S 80
pounds.
Transactions on the New-York Cotton Exchange
In 1897 were: Futures g. 4s9.3O bales spots 4l5.3b
boles In 1896 the transactions were; Futures, IS,
aa2 200 bales; spots 2S5 bales. The high price for
eno, cotton In 1891 was s4 cents on August 30 ana
tb. INV prce was 1916 cents on November 10. IN
and he low price l-l6 cents ON July 10 and
De y.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-01
PLEDGES FOR TWO NEW YEARS.

TIN, PROMISE MADE BY MANY PERSONS AT =
,r.,prp ,,,ce MEETING IN NEw-HAvEN
New-Haven Dec. 81 (SpeciaD.-Colonei Henry II,
rra,,.,, vice-president OF the Christian Union OF
~, Ahs,ainers delivered mn address to-nish'
-, ,ha wstch-meeting held In the State headquaI-
ters Of the United States Church army. ana nahy
., the audience by a rising vote pledseu t'"'
,ho, would wear the sbstainers' emblem ior TWO
vrars Each one also promised that ne "ou'u ~.
a. -, ,,o,e, usually spent for drink he would
w., ,sefu things for himself and his family me
EN- Of the union is blue button WIN sS Tross
IN Ide t,.''t IN held bv the Church Army anu
iiigs were asc,,a missions In various paris OF mo
country ssp,crs OF the union is at No. sss Lex
. !,'',rs ~ Ncw-York More than ont "H"
,hS ,hon@9 nd persons wear its a"'hi>S~
New-York tribune., 1898-01-01
UNITED STATES LEADS IN METALS.
THE HEAVIEST PRODUCER OF GOLD. IRON.
STEEL COPPER, LEAD AND ZINC.

THE HEAVIEST PRODUCER OF GOLD IRON.
STEEL. COPPER. LEAD AND ZINC.
The Engineering and Mining Journal" win r.
ro-t to-day that the value OF the mineral and
metal production Of the United States for the ycar
1891 amounted TO S62.otli06, OF which S1H 81. II
in metals. total increase OF SIS go - over
1886. The chief item was coal; the production BE-
ing l45O0c0 short tons, or SOO,O00 tons more thau
in 1896 with value Of $4,000 0o. The pig-iron
production was g. ielOl long tons. the largest ever
reported The copper production was f7k33&3<o
rounds. an increase Of zr5,sG pounds over liza
The gold production reached SIS COO increase
Of about g 800 0oc. The United States slightly ex-
ceeds the Transvaal and still holds the Arst place,
The silver output was g. 900 ounces decline Of
about 10000 ounces The quantities of all the
important metals. such as lead and zinc show
large increases.
The Engineering and Mining journal will also
report that the total gold production OF the world
In 1897 amounted 10 Hll.39 $50 showing increase
Of S29 249 4iS that OF 1896
The United States has not only been the heavies.
producer OF gold. iron. steel copper lead and zinc
but has also been large exporter. sending abroad
~ 600 tons OF copper. S50o.00o WORTH OF silver.
feary 200 90 IONS OF pig-iron and o-1e quantity
Of steel and manufactured iron products.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-01

ALDERMEN PERMITTING a M@> ~ '''''
STAIRWAY IN Elm ST As IFS FINAL
OFFICIAL ACT HIs ONE REGRET-
FAREWELL TO TT e REPORTERS.
49,. strorr.s las, day Of omclal duty was
.aasad A., the CITY Hall with cheerfuiness and ap-
-. oo5tont He drove 70 the city Hal about
.ho u.pal time fl the morning. ard set to WorN
clearing up unfinished business with the ala oi
sAcretarv burrows. The Mayor said he was feeling
we'll and would De iea'y ~ "c''oi"o "''V W
Wvck I'm the Office to-day
..-rhere Will be no forwali,y,' he said I am
,,.~elv Going 20 express nv good wishes and turn
over the of.ce to Nj Van Wyck'
NJ Dowues who is TO he Mayor Van Wyck's
fecretary was az tho office Tor time arranging
some details for the Mayors reception to-day. II
was understood mat Ir. Van Wyck did not intend
10 have long rece 'tion. brt would clear the decks
for apuointnaents carly This afternoon.
Workrneu were stN busy yesterday decorating
the interior Of the CITY Ha.l for to-days celebra-
ton. Crowds entered the building 20 .ook at the
rooms and The workmen stopped many persons.
Alderman Nuh stopped as ne was about 10
enter the building, but nee declared mat ne had the
right TO enter and forced his way I'm.
The final meeting % the Board Of street Openings
and Improvements was held IN the Mayors office.
The Board went out ~ existence with sine die
adjournment. The new charter gives he Board g
work 10 the Board o. Pubic improvements. upon
Boards created by the charter.
All the members of ne Board were present except
Controller Fitch The business OF the Board was
argey routine setting dates for the requirement
,f title By the city 10 new streets The most I'm
portant the assessing Of one-haf OF the
cost OF me Webster-aye. opening on the city.
Commissioner Haren asked for some stree, open
ings and the Mayor jokiugy refused him. Don't
you want anything 70 40 under your new postion"'
be asked
ADVICE AS TO REVOLVERs
Later when the Board adjourned the Mayor ad-
vsed the ment sis when they went W TO the Bor-
ough ~ The Bronx 10 carry reyclvrrs. THE peop'e
up there have got 80 many assessments put,On them
tnat they won't ike YOU he saic
want 10 say Tor the people OF the North Side
rgs," reJoined MI Hafen ' ''''' '''''
"Tnis Board Will now adjourn" said the Mayor
and want 10 tell you al tnat We have had
pleasant lime members Of f."
The last marriage IN the CITY Hall by the present
edmlnisl ration TOOK place yesterday afternoon
Mayor StrCng onciating. The contracting psriles
were Paul KJmmanacker. n dryq30ls .n.rr I.-. a.
No &C 81. Marks Place ana Au..sta srh.,t ~
No. q Clinton Pace. After ~ Mav0r raf nor
tOrmed the ceremony ne safe he p'aa slad a. '.ve
enced ais administration With 20 haipv az n dent
a. q m1rIiag,
Mayor strong in the afternoon saned his aame
20 the old oatn Dook that mas been ln he Mayors
ofce since 1854 closed Inc book and 0r,..ef IN 0led
new city
The last name on the book is that O. Nary Nekim
Huae; 0f No 81 West Fifty-elghth . appointed
=. Sr.ce. app ointed supervisor ol bn'e that
tsszt specified by Mayor Hoffman Jn January !.
Il eS--- of many rnea who ha se beca notable
New-York tribune., 1898-01-01

afternoon. Fire Chief Bonner called and bade him
goodby. The Disrict-Attormey had a pleasant
conversation with him. In which the Mayor told
him he had voted for him. 81 didn't vote the whole
Republican ticket" the Mayor added Andrew II;
Green, Commissioner WarinE. Corporation Counsel
Scott. John Proctor Clarke and others were In TO
him.
The Mayor sent a number of little things home
and cleared up his once desk. Before leaving 1t
he took q long look at his back office, the pIl-
vate room where he retired to get away from the
crush Of business in his public Office.
His last tea served 10 him about 80 O'CLOCK.
lie holds Office TIL noon TODAY