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The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Col Henry Moore, in order to eel
ebrate the victory of Schley over
the Spaliards, thought ne must
sacrifice something, and as he had
worn his mustache for thirty years,
he bethought that he would offer it
up as a hallelujah trophy to the
god of battles. He cut it off and
when he reached home none of the
home folks knew him, and even the
dog kept him bayed at the gate for
a time. The colonel will doubtless
try some other way to celebrate
the next time he hears of an Amer
icau victory,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Washington, July 7.-President
Mckinley is out in a message ask
ing the people to assemble at the
vorious churches and give thanks
for the triumph of our arms thus
far. The president recites the vic
tory at Manila and Santiago, and
other minor victories we have had
over the enemy of our country as d
cause to be thankful for.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action,
and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs
when in need of a laxative, and if
the father or mother be costive or
bilious, the most gratifying results
follow its use; so that it is the best
family remedy known and every
family should have a bottle. Man
ufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07
WAR NEWS

Siboney, July7-Genera' Shaiter
,ays he must resort to the lombard
ment Of Santiago in order to take II
and that he is now hurrying tor
ward thirty.two lO.iuch guns which
he will use in the stormiug Of the
ritv
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07
CONSERVATION in Paris.

Paris, July THE news of the
the catastrophe to La Bourgogne
has thrown the city into conster-
nation.
Newspaper special editions are
selling fast. An enormous crowd is
in front of the offices of the steam
ship company beseeching news.
The Offices will be open all night.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Mr.. ]. G. Taylor and family of
this city, who came here from the
same town in Alabama, that Lieu
tenant Hobson, the kero of the
Merrimac, and who are personally
acquainted with him, were rejoic-
ing yesterday when they learned
that the Spaniards had exchanged
him and that he would soon be with
his family and friends again, ready
to battle for his country.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Halifax, July 7,-Itls known that
over 400 people have lost their lives
from collision between the steam
ers La Bourgogne and CromartY-
shire off Sable island. Out of 600
passengers only 163 made their
escape. The two vessels ran to-
gether in a fog and the former was
sunk.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Washington, July THE presi-
dent has received a dispatch indi
eating that General Linares, com
mander of Santiago forces, is about
to surrender.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Washington, July sampson
and Shafter have conferred and if
Santiago is not surrendered to
them, they will attack it on three
sides.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

The United States is issuing al
kinds of stamps, on the face OF
which they place any kind of device
from battleship to a moving ma
chine. The latter is very suggestive
but we would suggest that a picture
of slot machine would mean more
than any deyice yet printed.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Mr.. Johnnie Whitesides, the pop
ular Iron Mountain passenger con.
ductor, returned from Mauitou
Springs, Col, this morning, consid-
erably "bronzed" by the western
sun and breezes, but in fine health.
Mrs. W. and the baby will spend the
summer visiting her parents there.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Madrid July Reports say that
the bombardment of Santiago by
the Americans has begun and that
guns of the forts are replying Wig
orously.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Rome, July g. Cardinal Rampol-
la, the papal secretary of state,
acting under the express instruc-
tions of the pope, who is much af.
fected and depressed over the news
from Santiago, has telegraphed all
the papal nuncios at the European
COURTS to make earnest efforts with
the powers for their intervention in
the direction of peace. His holiness
personally addressed a message to
the queen regent in the form of an
urgent appeal to her majesty to
bring gEabout a cessation of hostili-
ties. The Vatitan Journal publish
es an article which says the war
should not be continued.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07
Want our Customers

To know that we have the best
exchange and real estate con-
nection of any concern in the
southern states, receiving and
sending out more mail than
any similar concern south of
the Ohio river. Consign your
stuff to us if you want it sold,
and we will realize on same tor
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Gibraltar, July 7.-According to
dispatches received here from Mad
rid the Spanish government has
ordered Admiral Camara to return
to Spain.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

The reporter has the best of feel
ing for the Texarkana Light Guards
but we want to say we'd like little
more reciprocity of these feelings
from the Guards if we keep up our
present admiration for the organ
ization.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Berlin, July German senti-
ment is unanimous that Spain
should sue for peace. One paper
says that Americas progressive
policy will compel Germany to
hasten the strengthening of her
army.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Washington, July THE de
structiou OF the Spanish cruiser
Alfonso, has been confirmed from
Havana, and that our blockading
did il.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Austin, Texas.-July Gov.
Culberson this evening received a
telegram from Congressman Sayers
stating that there would be no
third call for troops.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07
Want Everybody

Towait for ourSaturday auction
sales. Those that need household
or kitchen furniture, stock or
anything else that we may han
die
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07
Want to Exchange

Ten acres OF land, with seven
room house and in frst-class
condition, good improvements
and all under fence, adjoining
the city of TeXarkana, for some
timbered lands in Little Riyer
county, Arkansas. Will give
you bargain.
Texarkana Exchange,
WHATLEY & WAKEFIELD, PrOp'rs,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Before making your purchase OF
a watch, ring or pin, see Chas. S.
Erber. He will save you money.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Bargains in unredeemed diamonds
nd watches at Erber's, 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07
WhatIey & Wak6fGld'S
WANT COLUMN.
Wanted to Purchase

A neat three or four room cot
tage house, for cash at once
Must be cheap and in good
neighborhood.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

Washington, July 7-General
Shafter has wired the war depart
ment that Lieutenant Hobson and
his companions have been exchang-
ed for Spanish officers captured by
him and that they are now within
our lines and at his headquarters
in good health. A Spanish army
Lieutenant and fourteen commis-
stoned officers we're given in eX-
change for Hobson and his crew.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

New York, July -Four bate
ries Of heavy artillery have been
ordered from here to Santiago to
strengthen Shafter and to be used
in the bombardment of Santiago.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

4 am RRoNs MAM10rn JEW
f0fsTAnllshMtNI
...tuHne Of Watches, Cut ulass'
nt t,IlIne % silNerWare, Tine Jew
-l.-rs. spectacles, In tact every
Il 't.,rirE to a first class JeNelrl
+ b is'' LOUIS hElLBRON,
D. The Old Reliable,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-07-07

TtlI0 ufTTU We viii marx our watch
IulN WllNcs lower than they were
IIllO iii Never offered ~ rexarkana
Az goods guaranteed or money cheeriully
refunded
LOUIS HEMBRON.
TeNarkana's Leading leweier.
The times., 1898-05-22

FOR SAhE-S15O will buy best bargain ever Of
fered in a well-stoeked corner grocery; good
fixtures; rent, SO. COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE,
$40 st. NV. my22-3t
The times., 1898-05-22

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for housekeeping;
quiet people. 1858 L st. NV. my22-St
The times., 1898-05-22

THE SOLDIERS HANDKERCHIEF greatest
novelty OF the 18th century; handkerchief
flag and words and music Of new campaign song
all in one article, SOC each, SEQ per dozen post
paid Sample sent to dealers in music gents fur
nishings or fancy goods for Zoe. The most unique
souvenir OF the EDW. ". ROBINSON. 57s
Willis ave-. " Y City. II
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FOR sALE-sUBuRBAN PROPERTY

FOR SALE OR RENT-Cbeap, cottage at Colonial
Beach, Va, near the wharf; 5 rooms; some
furniture; excellent water; pump in kitchen fine
porch: some fruit; plenty of shade; rent per
season, $40; will sch for 500 JOHN McCOR-
MICK. City P. o., or A S. CAYWooD. g33 9th
ST. NV Hly2lSt-em
FOR sALE-ss0O; s. acres: good crops and com
Portable house; fruit and water JOSEPH
MILLER Somerville, Fauquier Co.. Va
FOR RENT-5room cottage. with 8 acres OF
land ! mile from Riverdale, Md, on b. &
o. r. r.; rent, $40 per month Inquire at sl6
sd 81. my2o-3t
FOR sALE-A beautiful Groom cottage in Brook
land d. c.. 5000 less than cost il party can
paw $500 in cash; cellar; hot and cold water;
bathroom shade; chicken-house; large lot and
good porches; no trifers need answer. Address
BR0oKLAND COTTAGE, this Office mylI.2w-em
The times., 1898-05-22

MONEY to loan on real estate; s25e and small
sums. 6 per cent; $500 ana larger sums. ) Der
sent; s. 500 and larger suu.s. and 4 IL per
cent: ell transactions conducted with economical
consideration for borrowers. WM T. SAuNDERS.
& CO.. I407 st. Ew. api7-tf
The times., 1898-05-22
TABLE BOARD.

GOOD TABLE BOARD, by day, week or month;
Sl5 by month. 636 Mass. ave NV.
my20-3t-em
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SHORT time loans on listed or unlisted stocks
and bonds; syndicate certificates; life insur-
policies; trusts. storage receipts building
association shares. certificates OF deposit etc;
st. NV. take elevator my1-tf
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FOR RENT-RooMs.

FOR RENT-Two communicating second story
rooms with kitchen; bath: IS. s23 lst St. ne.
The times., 1898-05-22
wAxrEp-.GEsTs.
AGENTs-send lor nav Largo s.page illustrate

AGENTS-Send for my large s-page illustrated
catalogue and circulars Of all kinds of war
and patriotic souvenirs and goods. Over 200 diff
feront kinds of pins badges pictures, Old Glorys.
etc have everything of this kind for news
stands, variety stores, street men, etc. Boys and
girls can make money with my goods. sell to
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You make from 100 TO 800 per cent profit. What
don't manufacture ] buy at bedrock cash
prices and ship everything promptly from my
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lists and make from 500 to $1,000 day while
the market is hot. ] make so different flag pins,
also gun pins Free Cuba bullets Uncle Sam,
brooch metal and enamel pins, ladies' patriotic
hat pins and shirt waist sets. medallion pins,
Remember the Maine medallions souvenir
spoons Of Maine and Sigsbee, Dewey and Olympia,
Lee and MORO Castle, Cabinet photos of Lee,
Dewey, Sampson. Miles, Schley, etc. Catalogue
iree by return mail. All ask you TO do is to
SEND NE YOUR NAME on POSTAL CARD.
L. n CUSliMAN, S4 Oliver ST., Boston, Mass.
my22-su4t
LIFE OF WM. Z. GLADSTONE (fve years in
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agents. Grand opportunity for earnest workers.
Send 10 for complete outfit or write fer err
cular. y. w. ZlEGLER q co, 222 Locust st.,
Philadelphia my22- CT We, ,sa. .su
WANTED-Now: agents to sell sash locks
and door holders: sample sash lock free
for &c. stamp; immense; better than
quick; Address BR oHARD & CO., Dept.
96, Philadelphia, Pa. fe13-2Gt.su
AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY carries war risk without extra rate /;
sick benefit and endowment insurance. Apply
HOME OFFICE, 901 G st. NV. Agents wanted.
my20-3t-em
AGENTS wANTED-Murat Halstead's Great War
Book, Our Country in War; All about
Armies, Navies, Coast Defenses, Maine Disaster.
Cuba, War with Spain, and relations with Foreign
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Agents making $40 TO Ss9 per day. No experience
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days credit. price low. freight paid. Handsome
outfit free. Send two cent stamps TO pay pos
tage. EDUCATIONAL UNION. 324 Dearborn St.
Chicago. aiy1-Im
The times., 1898-05-22
wANTED-yoLtNTEERs.
WANIED-BOARDERs

WASTED-Summer boarders in private family;
mineral water and ice; terms moderate Ad-
dress MRS. A. E. FARR, Box 30, Silcott Springs,
Va. my92-7t
The times., 1898-05-22
wANTED-B0ARD.

WANTRD-By young lady, beard and room
terms moderate. Address L. D., this Office.
The times., 1898-05-22
FOR RENT-sUBURRAN.
FOR sALE-couNTRy PROPERTY

FOR SALE-At great discount nice cottage: fine
water; large grounds; near city, on electric
road: suitable for poultry, dairy farm or country
home P. T. SUToR, Room s, 90s G St
my22-St
FOR SALES acres of land, containing wood,
on telephone; county road; miles from
Washington; 1 from Landover station. b. &
r. r. Apply premises, ''Ferral Estate ;, MISS
MARGARET B. FERRAL, Landover, Nd. my20-St
FOR SALE-Forty acres of land; 5 miles from
city; lies between 8 public roads has a
number of beautiful building sites; price reason
able; also small place for rent. Address c. NJ,
this Office. my20-3t
The times., 1898-05-22
FOR RENT-oFFICES.

FOR RENT-607 st. NV, Office room, $50; 512
st. nw., Office room, $40; stable, rear 4l4
9th st. NV. So. See ABRAHAM FISHER, SD E
st. NV. my22-3t-eod
FOR RENT-Light, airy Office rooms above Island
of Cuba Cigar Store. Apply at STORE, No.
$40 9TH st. my2o-6t
The times., 1898-05-22

FOR RENT-Furnishcd clean newly papered
hall room; 81 month. lll2 9th st. NV. 1t
The times., 1898-05-22

WANTED-A family of adults to take par of
house; rent reasonable occupisl, hut
will be vacant .June 10. Address ]. r. :, this
office. IL
The times., 1898-05-22
For RENT-sToREs.

FOR REST-A store, and s rooms at 1884 7th St
NV. at $50 a month Inquire at the TAIL
0R'S, next door. myl9-3tem
The times., 1898-05-22

FOR RENT-Four rooms with bath and gas; fur.
or unfur.; very cheap. 734 7th ST., up
stairs. y
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HELP wAsTED-aALE.

TELEGRAPHY-Pri Private class, 81 per month.
Call after 5 p m, 1873 18th ST. NV II
The times., 1898-05-22
SUMMER BOARDING.


Observation-Disclosures Summer resort on the
Chevy Chase electric line; one street ear fare
to every part Of the city; now open TO the pub
lie; reduced rates. 1t
The times., 1898-05-22

FOR RENT-Front rooms; newly furnshed bath;
cool; s5. SO and up. 512 st. NV.
my22-3t-
The times., 1898-05-22

DO YOU want pleasant, nicely furnished room in
business center? Call 1915 G ST. NV.
The times., 1898-05-22

FOR RENT-Clean neatly furnished hall room. 50
per month: all conyeniences; transients
taken; B. & p. depot 2l5 9th st. sw.,
park. my22-3t
The times., 1898-05-22

wANTED-A boy 90 go crrands and be generally
nscful in store Apply at MoRiARTf CO,
sl3 llth 81. nv. II
The times., 1898-05-22
FOR SALE LOTS.
MISCELLANEOUS.

IT Is impossible for us to fill any orders to new
trade in Washington Havana Shorts Just now
NATIONAL CIGAR FACTORY, lol1 Pa. ave Ii
FOR ADoPTIoN-A nice healthy baby boy Ad
The times., 1898-05-22

wANTED-seeond hand on bread. NJ. BERNARD.
slcG 81 nw. ii
The times., 1898-05-22

WANTFD-A good. reliable oolored man to do
general work about saloon; must have refer
ence. Apply Monday, LOUIS BUSH. 1905 Z ST.
The times., 1898-05-22

AMERICAN HOME LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY carries war risk without extra rate;
HOME OFFICE, 90T G st. NV. Agents wanted
my20-3t-em
The times., 1898-05-22

FOR RENT-Two rooms; large alcove; for light
housekeeping; suitable for young couple. $50
n c. ave. my223t
The times., 1898-05-22

WANTED Experienced mattress makers Apply
carly Monday morning at STUMPH BEDDING
Co. Oh Mass. ave. III
The times., 1898-05-22

FOR sALE-Fine corner grocery store; NV; old
established stand; paying we'll: good stock;
fine horse and wagon; price 500. COMMERCIAL
EXCHANGE. 30 F st. NV. my2z-3t
The times., 1898-05-22

FOR RENT-Front parlor bedroom nicely fur
nished, $40; other rooms, $4 and SO month.
THE HAYDEN, IL st. NV; transients.
my225t
The times., 1898-05-22

FOR RENT-7l6 9Th st. NV, furnished rooms;
cool and clean; very reasonable; excellent
locality. my22-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
BATTLESHIP TEXAS.
SHE Is THE FINEST FIGHTING
MACHINE AFLOAT.
HAS THE BEST GUN PLATFORM.
So Says One OF Her EDgineers-A
Marriage I'm Notwithstanding
Light sentence-The Case of bishop.
Narrow Escape.
Narrow Escape.

NORFOLK, VA, August 2.--(Special.)- y
Passed Assistant Engineer Kenneth Nc
Alpine. Of the battleship Texas, which
arrived In New York harbor on Sunday
last, this morning reached his home In
Portsmouth on a weeks leave of absence
He says the Texas is one OF the finest
fighting machines afioat. He was on
deck but fifteen minutes during the en-
gagement off Santiago, which lasted four
hours. The Texas was in the fight
from the start to the finish, and in the
chase Of the Crlstobal Colon was making
sixteen knots an hour, which was within
a fraction Of her trial speed Mr.. Nc
Alpine says the vessel did some phenome-
nal shooting. both I'm the bombardment
Of the forts and in the battle with Ger
yera's ships. She is Acknowledged to be
the steadiest ship in the navy, and, con-
Sequently has the best gun platform.
The Texas has never rolled more than
. degrees, and her plunges are very
slight rarely exposing the propellers or
causing the engines to race.
The United States collier Caesar passed
in the capes at 1Ot5O o'clock to-day.
Passed Assistant Surgeon Robert NJ.
Kennedy, United States navy, and Miss
Bessie NJ. Murdaugh, daughter of Judge
and Mrs. c. w. Murdaugh, will be mar
ried tomorrow morning at o'clock at
the residence of the brides parents, cor
ner OF Crawford and London streets.
a singularly light sentence was that
passed upon Lazarus Murphy (colored)
who was tried to-day in the Norfolk
County Court, charged with the murder
Of Celia Jones. He was convicted of
manslaughter, and his punishment fixed
at a fine Of $50 and six months imprison-
ment
John T. Bishop. formerly cashier at C.
D. Kenny's tea and coffee store, in this
city, who has been I'm jail for some time
upon the charge of embezzling $500 from
bis employer, was indicted by the grand
jury to-day. He pleaded guilty before the
petit jury and was given twelve MONTHS
In jail The prisoner is a cripple.
The crew of the small two-masted
schooner Raven had a narrow escape
from drowning yesterday. Their craft
capSlzed in heavy squall and no help
was at hand. They managed TO hold on
TO the schooner until a passing boat
picked them up.
Mrs Richard L. Ashurst Yice-regent
OF the Society of Colonial Danes of
pennsylvania, has sent the wounded
American and Spanish sailors in the
Marine Hospital here a number of most
useful articles among other things a
carbonator by which water is carbonized
Tor soda water. A number of other per-
sons and societies including the Naval
Hospital Aides, of Morristown, n. j.,
have sent articles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
MODERN SOCIAL PROBLEMS.
Prohibition I'm At1anta-South Caro-
lima Dispensary system.

DETROIT, MICH, August AIT to.
days meeting of the Municipal League
which is holding its annual convention
here, T. A. Hammond, Jr., OF Atlanta, told
about a two-years' experiment with pro-
hibition in his city. which. he said, result
ed. badly for all concerned. Afterwards
the people and the saloonists effected q
compromise, which regulates the business
very strictly, and, as he claimed. salts
actorily.
Mayor Smythe of Charleston. s. c., out
lined the workings of the dispensary sys-
TEN. He claimed that there was more
drunkenness in South Carolina under said
system than formerly.
Professor Parsons. of Boston, being call
ed upon, gave the following as sort Of
formula for annulling the evils OF the
liquor traffic. without interfering with per-
sonal liberty:
First-Education of children along tenn
perance lines.
Second-Industrial reforms, 10 enable all
men to have comfortable homes.
Third-Local option for cities.
Fourth-Enact the South Carolina dis
pensary or some similar law. which
should cut out the element OF private in,
vestment and profit in liquor-dealing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
MORE GERMAN EXPLANATION.
The Performance of the irene
understanding with Dewey"

BERLIN, August 1.-The semi-ofiicial
| North German Gazette this evening
| publishes q statement on the subject OF
the German policy at Manila, based on
official reports, explaining that this Is
done with the view OF correcting mis-
representations in foreign newspapers"
1t says that for the purpose OF Afford
ing the German Colony immediate shelter
I'm case of need some chartered
steamers were anchored near the Ger
man warshlp Irene, In the Pasig river,
under the protection of the armed boats.
The French and British Colonies, the
statement continues. followed this ex-
ample. Aguinaldo, still according TO the
North German Gazette, gave Rear-Admi-
raj Dewey written assurance that the
insurgents would act humanely, and at
Aguinaldo's request and with Admiral
Dewey's approval. the commander OF the
Irene took Spanish ladies and six chill
dren from the province of Batan under
his protection and placed them on board
a chartered steamer, every step being
taken with a thoroughly friendly under
standing with Admiral Dewey and Cap
tain General August.
The North German Gazette then adds:
1.-THE imperial consulate at Manila has
under it's protection not only German
residents, but subject of Italy, Austria,
Switzerland, Holland, and Portugal, to
all of whom the protection of the war
ships will be, IL necessary, similarly ex-
tended"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATS.
state Convention To-Dsy-Railroad
Commit ssionerships Sought.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, August 1.-The
Democratic State Convention will be held
State Treasurer, two justices of the SUI
preme Court. and the entire Board CT
Railroad Commissioners, composed of
three members. There will probably be
few contests, except for the places of
railroad Commissioners. there being
eleven candidates for these in the field.
At the State election. TO be held this
fall, members of the Legislature will be
chosen. The Legislature in turn will Sc
lect a successor to Senator Pasco.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
JONES NOMINATED.

IacaBO platform, anu dinOnS OtlleT tHlnBs
condemned the present mode of raising
war revenue.
JONES NOMINATED.
Hon. william, A. Jones being the only
candidate, was unanimously renominated,
and accepted the honor in a very pleasant
and admirable address.
A very large crowd of people from all
portions OF Tidewater, including many
prominent ladies. was in attendance. Per-
feet harmony prevailed. The convention
adjourned at half past 8.
grand bail will be given at Masonic
Hall In honor of the nomination
SKETCH OF NOMINEE.
William Atkinson Jones, OF Warsaw
was born. in Warsaw, Richmond county,
Va. March q, lSi9. In the winter of
lS64-'G5 he entered the Virginia Military
Institute, where he remained until the
evacuation of Richmond, serving. as oc-
caslon required After the close of the
war he studied at Coleman's School, in
Fredericksburg, until October. 1868. when
he entered the Academic Department Of
the University OF Virginia, from which in
stitutlon he graduated with the degree of
b. l.. in 1870 He was admitted to the
bar in July, 1870, and has continued to
practice law ever since. although also en-
gagged in farming operations He was
for several years commemorative At
torney for his county He was dele
gate in 1880 to the National Democratic
Convention at Cinoinnati was elected 10
the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Con-
crosses, and reelected to the Fifty-foursh
Congress as a Democrat, receiving 1l,59S
votes, against 6,H votes for Mcdonald,
Republican,, 46l votes for Morton Popu-
IisD. and 29l votes for Bristow Prohibi-
tionistl