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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10

A DvERTIsEMENTs and SUBSCRIPTIONS tor The Trouns
~ received at their Uptown Once No l,A2 Broadway.
% door north OF 3Isst. until clock m ADVERTISE
ens received at the following branch Offices az regular
Office until o'clock .. m 254 sh-ave
23d-s 1852 6th-ave io.h-st.: Macys. 6th-avA
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10

COMFY ISLAND via CULVER RoITE.
FOOT OF WHITEHALL ST. y Y. ~ 18TH - bfooA-
lvn Ferry Fast boats connect with express uains
Hourly eco 1920 % minutes unih ~ tnh
every 40 minutes until 1870 Quickest Zip " the siahe'
tms 20 ningtea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
BILLIARD AND POOL TABLES.

BILLIARD AND POOL TABLES, new
and second Hlnd: lowest price,. easiest
terms NAP% BROS. "a Union oillre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
Saturday Afternoon Excursion
TO WEST POINT

leaving Desbr0sses 81 As. IVES, 22d 81 P " Artv-
ing West Point * Returning West Shore Special
% p any % the regular trains Fare for round
trip 81 CO. =. central r. r.. $40 Ample time 70
Parade. Cadets iu Camp. Public buildings &c AFTER
C-n.n-fs h.arl sfeamer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
EMPLOYMENT AGEN CIEs.
FOR SALE.

@>~~~->.>>~~N~>S~>-~~
ron SAFE Ten RIP.A.N.S for cents
az druggists one gives relief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
pIsTNEGS CHANCES.

49, -~~.~l~~~(~~~~>>~-~s~~~~~ ~0N~>'>N|'||~
GOLD Company now organizing WoFla
famed Republic district. write for pros
rectus. Address REPUBLIC Tribune Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-10
CARPET CLEANING.

~~~Oo.~o.~0N~~~0~~>O~N NN~c|~o|1N'Oo|0||>/N
CARPETS cleaned BY steam BY naho OF
Co 55S Broadway 42l East 4etn-st.,
coz < BRANDT. Tel 1872 3stt.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17
Election Proclamation.

"hereas, the Polica Jury of the Parish Of
w Bossier, La, did. at its session on the
18th day Of August, 1899, ordain that an cleo
ton should be held in ward 2, of the Parish of
Bossier, La, on Tuesday the 10th day ct Sep
tember, 1889, ct the polling places Of said
ward,
Now, we, the Board Of Supervisors o; Elec-
tion in and for the Parrish of Bossier, said
State, duly qualified, commissioned and
sworn, by virtue of authority in Us vested, do
hereby give public notice thaton the Goth day
Of September, 1889. an election will be held in
ward 2, B0ssier parish at the respective poll
ing place Of said ward, for the purpose Of
takiux the sense Of the voters of said ward
upOn the question Of the sale Of Intoxicating
Huuofs within aid ward, to take effect on and
after January l, 1900, in pursuance Of the gen.
efal election law and the ordinance OF the
Police Jury. Tho polling place in said ward
being ct Benton.
The following named commissioners and
clerk are appointed to preside at the said
election, to-wit: L. q. Smith,, AZ. w. Brad
ford and w. J. Dawson, commissioners, G. @.
Gayle, clcrk.
Commissioners are instructed to open said
election at Z oclock .. M. and close the same
at p. m, in accordance with section of Act
No ia, acts Of 1896. aud in all their acts con
form to law, and the said ordinance OF the
s''> w. j. JOHNSTON,
H. J, LENOIR,
II. III. MONTGOMERY,
Board of Supervisors Of Election for
Bossier Parish, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17

IS announcement Of Capt. W.
i 4Iuehes for Representiye from
parish will be found in this
- Of the Banner. Captain
lhes il = man strong in his
etion 10 right and convictions;
dataiye as . citizen, and we'll
klisd 70 I'LL the position of
el ntive. In all the relations
y toialand commercial life he
sser been exemplary in his
= md becoming as . sterling
= md intrepid Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17

/, another column will be found
= announcement of Mr.. L. T.
,1ars. who is a candidate for
eentative from this parish.
= !. Sanders is q man of unbend-
intsgrity, Of determination OF
scter, Of absolute reliability,
has the confidence and
set Of all who know him, and
= incessant worker for the up
aing Of his parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17

s. ikisisgueof the Banner Judge
Watkins announces as .
date for election for Judge
! 81 Second Judicial District.
H. served in this capacity
10y sight years, and is spoken
= to highest terms as a Judge
- bsrs and people in his Dis
He possesses all the quail.
Unnecessary for the discharges
= duties Of q Judge-has
IN able and just Judge
lfseninent fitness is readily
nized.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17
Dtice to Mortgage Creditors Of
BOssier Parish Property,

i notice Is hereby given to all parties holding
mortgages upon real estate in Dossicr parish,
on which taxes for the year 1888 have not been
paid, that will begin the sale Of same ct the
Court House door, on Saturday, August 18th.
1899, and that number Of pieces Of property
80 delinquent are now being advertised IN this
newspaper u eonl sn win me law prepssf s
mortgage creditors Is especially called TO these
advertisements Of tax sales, and they are
warned to take such steps prior to tho sale -
may be necessary to protect their rights.
a. r. THOMPSON,
State Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, L..
Benton, La, July IL, 1899.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17

me Presbyterian Ladies' Aid
q ;atv will meet at the Court
-. Friday, August IS, 1899,
n,clock P. NJ. A full attend
:. Is desired, as important
.inasa will be transacted.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17
R0QNAL PARAGRAPHS.


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,i.. :, . 60 1s' = 49,
n.tt,s na ,.,'. 49,. No..
"A Observation-Disclosures .,.ea. spen' lues-
: s4 :. s. = 1 2,
s y Mfs. =. ". Jeter.
8. 8. Butler viii leave to-
. visit Of several weeks TO
aRhter. Mrs. ". p. Mcna3e.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17

81 8 = maj, who is clean in morals
nhYique is the right kind OF
il,ea for the hopes of the pres
and future of society.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17
For GARDEN and FIELD. NHEDS /
ROSES.
SEEDS !!
ROSES.

Plant less Cotton and feed m product for which ou
realize cash in less than three MONTHS waiting
teen monhson cotton ineested ea my seed store where
keep full limo ct different varieties Of Clover Corn Grasses
Vegetables Potatoe Onion Set il fact anything the way
Seed adapted to this section Of the country you call will
gladly furnish with information wish regarding
planting fertng marketing regardless your buying
not you do you will be treated fairly. Yours truly,
Henry Rose,
Nos SIT. $40. 521 Spring ST. Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17

j ,era will be an ice cream fes-
~ 4 Bellevue, for the benefit
|.flhe graveyard fund, on We'd
asv night, 23rd inst.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17
Homestead Entry No. 1854.
Land Office It NatchitOchos, La.

July 5, 1899.
IN named settler has fled notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support OF his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk Of the District Court q Benton, La,
on August 10, 1899, viz: Homestead Entry
No. 7652-Jamea B. Martin-fort the southwest
quarter of the southwest quarter of section 10,
township q, range Is, and east half Of south
east quarter Of section "a, township 20 North,
range II West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
HE continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: n. w. Sente1l, r. y. Doles,
R. w. McLeish, Of ColIinsburg, La, and ). r.
Odon, Of Plain Dealing. La.
]. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
July Is, 1865 augl7
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17

FOR DISTRICT JUDGE

FOR DISTRICT JUDGE,
We are authorized TO announce Hon.
A. ]. MURFF IS acandidate for District
Judge Of the Second Judicial District:
composed OF the parishes Of Bossier and
Webster; subject to nomination bv the
Democratic party.
We are authorised to announce Judge
]. T. WATKINS as . candidate for re-
election to the office Of Judge OF the End
Judicial District Court, composed OF the
parishes OF Bossier and Webster: sub
ject to nomination by the Democratic
party.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. ].
0. NUCKOLS as candidate for Repre-
sentative from Bossier parish in the next
General Assembly; subject to nomination
by the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Hon.
W. B. BOGGS ~ candidate for re-
election for Representative from Bossier
parish in the next General Assembly of
Louisiana; subject to nomination by the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
Z. T. SANDERS as candidate for
Representative from Bossier parish in
the next General Assembly; subject to
nomination by the Democratic party.
To THE VOTERS OF BossIER PARRISH
Having been solicited by several friends
OF mine, hereby announce that will,
il elected, accept the position Of Repre-
sentative for Bossier parish, and will
serve the people to the best Of my ability.
Respectfully,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17
b gossier gaaaer.
BENTON, La,
srsnkY ,:::::::: :::::A uaUsT ", 1899.
- Announcing candidates for
s,invariably in advance

=. Banner never strikes below
helt-even in conflicts with its
s5snfniee.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17
||l,ies.

q. nemocratic Executive Com
Ne Of this parish will meet in
naon. Friday, August Is, 1899.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17

Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Med
icines, and general merchandise,
at Shreveport prices, at Baird 4
Warren's, Plain Dealing, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17
DIR. II. HI. Blaclxnan,
PLAIN DEALING, La,
naspNNser
DRUGGIST,

A nd Dealer in Drugs, Patent Medicines,
"A Soaps, Perfumery, Stationery. School
Books, Cigars, Paints, Oils, Stains. varnishes,
Sponges, Brushes, and Fancy and Toilet Arti-
Giles.
Agent for Lowney's and MINES fine Box
Candies, Chocolates and Bon Bons.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17

An election for Member of Ex-
ecudve Committee will be held at
Midway, Ivan and Rocky Mount,
on 10th instant, to fill vacancy of
J. L. Keith, deceased.
j. A. BUMGARDNER,
Member Democratic Elk. Com.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17

The members Of the Democratic
Executive Committee for the End
Judicial District will meet at
Haughton on Friday, September
Let, 1899, ct Il o'clock n. All
members are urged to be present.
w. NJ. ABNEY, Chairman.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-08-17
Election Proclamation.

Beard of Supervisors OF Election I
Bosaier Parish, La.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
TO RESUME INVESTIGATION.
House Committee VIII Take Up the
Roberts Case Today.


Washington December 6.-Representa-
tive Taylor (ohio), chairman Of the spe-
cial committee to investigate the case Of
Mr.. Roberts of Utah, has called a meeting
of the committee for II o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Mr. Taylor says this meeting will de-
termine upon general line OF action.
He could not say how soon the committee
would be able 10 report,
While the chairman would not speak
for the committee, he said he had no
doubt that Mr.. Roberts would be allowed
to be present with counsel II he desired
and would be afforded the usual facilities
to have his side presented. There are a
number of witnesses in Washington and
some in Utah, but 1t is probable the COM
mittee will not leave Washington. Mr..
Taylor said he had some doubt as TO
whether the hearing involved FAMILY mat
tiers would be open TO the pubic.
Mr.. Roberts was about the house our
ing the day There was no session ana
he was engaged most OF the time In chat
ting with groups OF members and with
visitors who showed friendly disposition
towards him.
He said he had no comment TO make
on the course OF the house. He Will
probably look after his interests III per-
son before the committee OF inquiry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
AGAINST Big ODDS.
Company Of the ThlrN.third Attacked
at viean.
THEY FOUGHT HAND TO HAND
With the Fllipinos, Who Outnumbered
Them Four to One.
EIGHT KILLED AND THREE WOUNDED.
Casualties Of the Natives Have Not Been
Reported Yet.
RElNFORcEMENrS ARE NOW ON THE WAY
sick Men Seized Rifles and Fought as
Hard ms Did the Men Who wcro
Protecting Them.
With the Fllipinos, Who 0utnumbered
Them Four to One.
EIGHT KILLED AND THREE WOUNDED.
Casualties Of the Natives Have Not Been
Reported Yet.
sElNFoRcEMfNrs ARE NOW ON THE WAY
Hard ms Did the Men Who Were
Protecting Them.

Manila, December 9. $3.50 p. ni.--Lieu-
tenant Colonel Parker Of the Forty-ff,h
infantry. commander at vigan. province Of
South Ilocos, reports that that place was
attacked last night by a force Of ,nsur-
gents. The American force consisted OF
company Of the Thirty-third regiment
aud $50 sick men, many Of whom shared i'll
the FIRST attack. which was made nj
o. clock In the morning and lasted until
o'clock. The Filipinos. who were esti-
mated TO have numbered about 500 men
and were commanded by General M,no,
came from the outskirts of the town - the
port The fighting WIS from house TO
house and almost from hand 10 hand. Tie
Americans captured eighty-four riiles al
several prisoners. The official repor: says
that three men were wounded. Colonel
Bisbee is sending reinforcem ,nes 90 Vigan
on board the gunboat Whecliu5
Colonel Parker praised the bravery OF
the sick American soldiers. Every man
who was able to stand handled life dur
ing the attack.
Washington. December 6.--Gsns ral OTIS
today cabled the war department. that he
has had no word from General Young for
4 week. This is taaen 10 indicate that
Young is continuing his no. pursuit of
Aguinaldo and probably is ir country
where he regards 1t as unsafe to Use
Ioourlers. General Otis dispatch. witch
follows. also gives an official accoun; of
Lieutenent Colonel Parkers cngag sment
| at Vigan:
| Manila. December f.--Youngs with thir-
teen companies of infantry ant n'nas,roops
| OF cavalry. not heard from since the 21th
ultimo., He WIS then about twenty miles
fouth Of Vigan and nost OF she trsops
we're marching to his support but then
had With him troops. battalion of Third
iLfantry and Maecahee scouts, One COM
rany of Tbirtyth!rd infantry sent Nv boat
10 Vipan to reinforce here. Colonel Par
ker Of the Forty NTH reports from Yean.
9th instant, that he had not heard from
Young for week Insurgents. am strong.
made attack on his force. consisting of
company B and 1873 sick and footsore men
of the Thirty third infantry, az o'clock
on the morning Of the 4th entered the city
in darkness severe street lighting ensued,
continued four hours: enemy driven out.
leaving behind the dead and thrty-1wo
prisoners including many officers and
eighty four rifles; now on the outskirts
entrenched Parker saye he can hold out
indefinitely; plenty of rations and amnit-
milton. His loss Is eight enlisted men
killed. three wounded One hundred aad
sixty men are now being transported from
San Fabian to his relief. Young must bs
IN the vicinity with a large force.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
GENERAL JoUBERT SICK.
He Has Gone To Volksrust for Med
teal Treatment.

Pretoria, December, 2, Saturday. via
Lourenzo. Marquee, Monday. - General
Joubert is indlsposed and has arrived at
Yciksrust across the Transyaal border for
medical treatment a dispatch from the
head lager where General schalkburger
is In supreme command during the alb
sence OF General Joubert, announces that
a council OF war was held December 2
with reference to assaulting Ladysmith.
Tho state attorney has arrived at the
camp to advise the Beers commanders.
Everything Is quiet at Ladysmith.
Dispatches from the West report that
there was a heavy artillery duel at Mafe-
king during the morning OF December 2.
All Is quiet at Kimberley.
Comfortable wood and iron houses have
been erected at Waterfall. few miles
from Pretoria, for the rank and ale OF
the British prisoners.
Count Deyille lie Blois Of the French
army has Joined the Transvaal forces as
an authorized military attache.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
PRESIDENTS NOMINATIONS.
LonE List Sent to the SENATE for Con-
Grmations.

Washington. December 6-rhe president
today sent the following nominations 10
the senate:
HeatAa N. Harris OF Ohio, to be consul
at Mannheim, Germany.
Brigadier General Leonard WOOD
United States volunteers, to be major
general OF volunteers.
Colnnels to be brigadier generals. Edgar
r, Kellogg. Sixth United States infantry;
Gilbert S. Carpenter. Eighteenth nnltea
States infantry; William J. koboe. Inlr,y-
fifth United States infantry; frdhkilh
Bell, Thirty-sixth United states 'o'uh-
teers.
In addition to the new army appoint
ments and the consul sent TO the senate
today there were a large number OF ap-
pointments made during the recess wnieh
were filed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
Bryan Invited to Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi, Texas. December o'--ihe
people OF Corpus Christi are apparently very
anxious to have Hon. W. J. Bryan come
10 this place and spend few days and the
dIstinrnished statesman has been extended
cordial Invitation 10 come here. and indulge
in the sport OF slauEhtering ducks ana geese
TO which diversion he seems sreauy neyptel,
There are no Amer hunting grounds IL the
world than around Corpus Christi.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Washington. December 6. For Eastern
Texas: Generally cloudy Thursday; Friday
showers light to fresh easterly winds.
Western Texas: Cloudy; probably showers
Thursday. Friday fair; variable winds.
New Mexico: Showers in southern portion;
rain or snow in northern portion Thursday
colder Thursday. Friday fair variable WINDS
Oklahoma and Indian Territories; Cloudy
Thursday; probably rain or snow and colaer
Friday easterly winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

Observations taken by tho United States
weather bureau at all stations, at y. h'',
18th meridian time. yesterday:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
SMELLING LADYsMITH.
British Guns Shattered by the Boers'
big Gun. t8

Ladysmith. December 1.-The hottest
bonbardment OF the siege took place last
Thursday The Beers got new big sun
In position on Lombard kopje, completely
the town and shelled our
camp that day and yesterday, planting
shells with great accuracy in the camp OF
the Gordon Highlanders and the Manches-
ter regiment. where there were many mar.
row escapes. Today the enemy resumed
the bomhardment. doing some very eaeci-
i've shooting. Several Of our suns nass
been shattered by the Beers big gun.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
rorc,cn OFFICERS Engaged.

Lisbon. December 1.-TWO Russian colo
nels a French general and French coo
mel. who have been engaged by DR.. Leyas
to assist in the defense OF Pretoria hll
today for Lourenzo Marquee. Ihey Wele
escorted to the steamer py Tue heo'e'"''
of the French legation here
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
Government withou, Assurance

Washington, December s-Rsiitiye to
the rumor from Hong Kong that Aguinal-
do is willing 20 surrender to tai ID States
Consul Wildman ut Manila. 1t Is leaned
though the consul himself has cherished
that belief for some months past. the few
eminent has been without any assurance
OF the soundness OF his conclusion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

Hearne Texas. December THE cotton
receipts by wagon for this place are about I'll
In and msrketed--not over per cent re-
naming yet TO come. In the brayoa nettom
tributary to this market, = caref4l esumRb
|of the number Of bales yst unso'e -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
Do You Know

"a, That YOU can have a Telephone In
!: i
~ your home or place Of business at
AHSHA cost that seems almost Insignificant
EHNfM when you consider the convenience
@e1lA from business and domestic point
&26{{SkASA OF view?
i5saA5S9iS8 Southwe stern Telegraph and
Telephone Company.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

1t is believed here that Hon. r. c, De-
Graffenreid has the inside track for the
appointment on the committee on appro-
priations. He and Henderson are very
warm friends and General Henderson last
year recommended him 10 Tom Reed for
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation
of Governor Sayers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-12


There has been no small stir in New
York over the performances of Chris
tian scientists, since the death (of one
of their patients. The feeling was in
tensified, moreover, by the discovery
that young girl who was almost at
deaths door, and was compelled to
submit to the amputation of a leg be-
cause of gangrene, had been treated
by magician of religious tendencies
who actually resorted to lamentations
of the medieval order. This pious ma
gician had followed the instructions of
a German publication, and it appears
that in certain critical cases, the hair
of a dog is prescribed as a much es-
teemed remedy. There is promise of
more than one arrest as a result of
these discoveries, but there is doubt as
to the efficacy of the law to reach the
offenders. OF the difficulty of enact
ing a law which would reach them
The Spy lately had something to say.
But law is not enough. There is ne
cessity of education which will pre-
vent people from making pitiful fools
of themselves when the law is not a
sufficient restraint.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-12
Mr.. KNoWLroa'S WITHDRAWAL.

Attorney General Knowlton has wise
ly withdrawn from the candidacy for
the republican nomination for gov
ernor, and the reasons he assigns for
this action are. evidences. of his fine
sense of honor His entry into the
field was ill-advised. Had he made
his intentions known earlier, his pros
poets would presumably have been
much brighter, but delay seriously inn
paired whatever chances of success he
may have had, for at the time Of his
announcement, many of his presumed
supporters had been absorbed by the
Crane interests. Mr.. Knowlton is a
man of recognized ability, high char
acter and admitted popularity, but 1t
has lately seemed plain that this sis
not his year" The next governor of
Massachusetts is to be w. Murray
Crane.
1t now remains to be seen whether
Mr.. Knowlton will accept another term
as attorney general. If he will, Mr..
Parker and some of his rivals are ex-
pected to withdraw from the field. Wor-
cester county would then present only
one candidate for a place on the state
ticket. and one cause of local embar-
rassment would be removed. So long
as the geographical argument is held
in favor. Worcester county would hard
ly be allowed to fill the offices of at
torney general and state auditor at one
and the same time. Either Mr.. Par
ker of Gen. Kimball would stand an
excellent chance of being dropped in
the convention.