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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
UNION.

UNION, May 30-It is with sad, ach.
ing heart that we chronicle the death Of
Miss olivia Young. Deceased had been
a sufferer for fifteen long years. She
was good Christian girl, and bore her
Affections with Christians fortitude.
She was member Of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church at this place We
would say to the bereaved ones, "Weep
not, for Olivia Is now with God and the
angels, where there is no more death
nor SORROW" She Is reckoning to us to
come to that heavenly home where all
Is peace and love.
There were Sacramento services at
the church at this place this morning.
The pastor, Rev. Mr.. Ausban, and a
large audience were in attendance.
The farmers are wearing long faces
over their crops.
The bud worms are damaging corn
considerably.
Mr.. f. II. Smithson is no better at
this writing. .
Mrs. NJ. r. Sedberry and Miss Eliza
visited the family of Mr.. 6. G. Goodwin
last week. LEO.
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DARK'S MILL.

DARK's MILL, May 3O.-After a long
absence on account of illness, "Xerxes"
again comes knocking for admittance
into the columns Of the dear old HER
AID.
The farmers and the bud worms in
this section have been engaged in active
warfare, which resulted in a complete
victory for the farmers at last, and crops
are now getting along very well, con-
sidering the dry weather.
Mrs. ]. N. Meroney Is very sick at
this time. We hope for her q speedy
recovery. ..s.g~
Mrs. Dr.. Mangrem is very sick at this
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MT. JOY AND MACEDONIA.

MT. JOY, May 2S.-Once more l find
myself trying to jot down few lines
for the HERALD.
We are sorry to note that Mrs. Eliza
Cooper is quite sick at this writing.
Hope she may soon recover.
Mr.. Albert and Miss Katie Cooper
visited relatives near Cross Bridges the
past week.
Mr.. Lucy Darnell, of this creek, spent
the past week with his homefolks in
Marshall county.
Mrs. Bette Marks and three little
sons, of near EbeneZer, are visiting her
sister, Mrs. Jno. Grimes, of this neigh
borhood.
Mr.. Chas. Williams, of Swan, was IN
our community few days the past
week.
Miss Mollie Cooper, of Bear creek, is
at this writing with her sister, Mrs. l.
b. Cooper.
Miss Maggie Floyd, of Minnow
Branch, visited her grandmother at
this place the past week.
With many good wishes for all, am
as ever, SUBSCRIBER.
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For Anti.POlygamy.

The Presbyterian General Assem-
bly,, in session at Minneapolis last
week, adopted resolutions favoring
an anti-polygamy amendment to the
Federal Constitution and calling
upon Congress to expel Mr.. Roberts,
of Utah.
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The best life insurance policy on earth
is to have perfect kidneys. The best
medicine on earth for those sick kid
neys is DR.. Sawyer's Ukatine. People
who had suffered for years found no
cure for their kidney disorders until
now recommend II to their friends-so
will YOU. tt
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Mr.. and Mrs. Yves Bates have moved
to place near Columbia. We regret to
give them up.
With best wishes, ! remain,
LITTLE ECHO.
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During summer we are liable to
stomach and bowel troubles, such as
diarrhea, collie, cramps, ETC., for
which DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine is highly recommended.
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Continued to Seventh Page.l

To permanently cure melancholy,
difficulty of breathing and swimming
of cad use Simmons Squaw Vine Wine
or Tablets. tt
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Restore the organs to natural con-
ditions so they will do their duty by
taking simmons Squaw Vine Wine
or Tablets. II
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Nature is forgiving and will re-
store your diseased kidneys that
will bring you perfect health, by us
ing DR.. Sawyer's Ukatine. If
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DR.. M. A. simmons Liver Medicine
creates good appetite, tones and
strengthens the stomach, and builds up
the health. tt
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To those troubled with piles, either
itching or bleeding, we particularly
recommend DIR. Sawyer's Arnica and
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t will Immediate
ly relieve and positively cure this dis
casa If
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To relieve sick stomach and tone up
the system, take simmons Squaw Vine
Wine OF Tablets. u
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Take pill that is pill, built on
medical science by an able .physi-
clan; such is the short story OF DR..
Sawyer Little Wide Awake Pills.
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Cur Gunntq Correspondents,

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mFritz In Madhouse. .

]. X. Emmett and Lotae ellison will
play their first engagement at the
Opera House Wednesday night, Janu-
airy 3, in Mr.. Emmet's great success,
Fritz in a MadhOuSe." Both these
clever artists are well known to thea
tire Eoers and will both appear in roles
congenlal to their individual style OF
acting. The players are surrounded by
a most capable. supporting company,
and every possible effort has been made
to make the production Of the very
highest standard. Miss ellison. who is
noted az one OF the best dsllnOGtors Of
popular music, win be heard In all her
latest successes, and Mr.. Emmett will
also enhance the performance By add
ing some material in the same line.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

David Belasco's famous American
play, an idyl of love and war 1.-THE
Heart Of Maryland" will for the second
time revisit wheeling, the event occur
ring this evening at the Opera House.
No play Of the pi ssent era has attract
ed for so long a period SO large a share
Of critical and popular approval or held
in its progress, season after season. so
arm and notable a place among the
foremost Of American dramatic produc-
tons, written by an American. 1t is in
location, story and characters essen-
tally a transcript OF the life and scenes
and men and women as we have seen
and know them. 1.-THE Heart Of Mary
land" needs no recapitulatIon of praise
and critical commentator at this late
day, but to those who. from whatever
cause, neglected witnessing It's per-
formances during Its former visit, this
last opportunity will afford them the
chance OF adding one more delight to
the memory of their playgoing expert
encs. For 1t is a play that once seen
will not soon be forgotten.
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sTEUBENvILLE-Rivcr feet
inches, Weather clear and cold. Pass
cd up: Maggie and Lorena-
WARREN-River feet and station
aryl. Weather. cloudy and cold.
OIL CTTY-River feet and station
airy. Weather. cloudy and cold.
GREENSBORO - River 8 feet {
Inches and falling. Weather clear
and cold.
BRowNsv1LLE-Rivor feet 8
inches and falling.
Observation-Disclosures 10 feet and
falling. Weather cloudy; mercury Is,
Heavy Ice floating down. Passed up:
VlrElnin; Valley Belle laid up on &C.
count of Ice. Due down: Queen city.
Down with coal: Volunteer. Dick Full.
ton. BELLE MoGowen. Little KanRwha
ls falling. Freezing at headwatera.
Locals on time.
PTTTsBURGH--RivSr &c feet and
falling. Weather, clear and cold.
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Magician Hermann.

Al the Opera House next Monday.
January /, Hermann the Great will be
the attraction. His feats of legerde-
main border on the marvellous and are
startling and sensational, His enter
tninment the present season surpasses
all previous efforts. Iona" a singer
of popular ballads and the four Luclcrs,
a musical Quartette, are an addition to
the programme. New, wonderful, start
ling tricks are added each year to his
repertoire and his entertainments Inn
prove us time progresses Hermann
excels even his ancestors In the art Of
palmlnE, He has more Of this class of
tricks and they seem more startling TO
the casual observer. His illusions are
wonderful and some of them very beau
afuI-
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scIantiao societiea IN seasion.

NEW HAVEN. Conn.,, Dec. 2S.-Each
Of the scientific societies now in session
in this city held meetings of Its own to-
day. Later all the societies Joined with
the American society Of natruallsts in
a general meeting, where a forum Of
discussion was opened on THE position
that universities should take with re.
gard to investigation"
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"a 1ashOlor'U Honoymoon. y

Fun and laughter in plenty are prom
isOd at the Opera House Saturday
matinee and night, December 50. when
Wards and sAckstt's comedians present
the Hoyt's Theatre success "A BGche-
lor's Honeymoon" The Philadelphia
Record declares, THE dialogue of "a
Bachelors Honeymoon" Sparlles
throughout with humor. and the action
IL briSk and amusing"
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UNITED MINE WORKERS
To Meet at Indianapolis January IS.
Many Candidates.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 2s,-The
official call for the convention Of the
United Mine Workers In this city, jan
uary Is, shows that there will be can
dIdate against President John Mitchell,
for the presidency. There are many
candidates for membership in the exec
utive board, authorship and other OFF,
GERS. For president. the following
nominations have been made: John
Mitchell, Spring Valley, Ills; Miles
pougherty, shamoltn. Pa.
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THE RIVER.



Pittsburgh. =. GREENWOOD. 3 p. m.
Cincinnati. QUEEN CITY, a. m.
Marietta. 80. URANIA, 8 a, m.
MatRmoras. JEWEL, II n. m.
Parkerbburg H. K. BEDFORD. Il a m.
Pittsburgh. :, LORENA, $50 a. m.
ClarinEton.. LEROY, $40 p. m.
Steubenville. n. II. BAYNB, $50 p. m,
BOATS LEAVING TO-DAY.
Pittsburgh. VIRGINIA, 5 q. m.
MArletta .URANIA, 8 q. m.
ParkorsburC. BEN HUR, II a. m.
Newport. .ELOISE, II 4. m.
ClarinRton.. LEROY, $3.50 p. m.
9teubenVIllo. n. n. BAYNB, $3.50 p. m.
BOATS LEAVING TOMORROW.
Marietta. see. URANIA. s a m
Charleston. GREENWOOD. $50 q. m.
IIarkersouIE H Ey,; n bt1GFOkD' L a m.
CIRrinG ton. LEROY, $50 p. m.
HtOlbSnVille. n. II. BAYTIE, 2:S0 .. m.
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RANKEST FAKE
That was Ever Sprung on the Wheel
ing Public That Of
ALLEGED MEETING OF IRISH

Here Wednesday Night to Arrange
for a Fenian Invasion Of Canada,
and to Give Aid to the Beers Of
South Africa-"Mcvsigh, Of Dub
lin,1 Turns Out to be a Very Harm
less Book canvasssr From Pitts
burgh.
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non AZ stroke Of TWelve.n

ION the Stroke of Twelve" one Of the
seasons novelties. will be the attrac-
ton at the Grand Opera House for
three days, beginning with New Years
matinee. 1t Is by Joseph LeBrsndt,
and its sensational features are said to
be thrilling In the extreme. They In
clude an exterior and Interior view Of a
pawnshop and counterfelters den, (which
is said to be very realistic. The play
will be presented here by a very strong
cast.
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Er.prssid.nt Cleveland Improved

PRINCETON, N. j.. Dec. 2S.-Bx-
President Grover Cleveland. who has
been confined to his bed for the last
three days, was much improved to-
day. The attending physician stated
that the ex-President was up and able
to get about the house and would soon
be entirely recovered.
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Canadian Parliament Called.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. S.-At a cGbi-
net meeting this afternoon It was de-
elded to summon parliament. The date
was not given out, but 1t will be about
the last of January or the FIRST week in
February.
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A brilliant and elaborate society fune-
ton occurred last evening in Martins
Ferry. The affair was the reception
rendered to their friends by Miss Ethel
Murdoch, Miss Loretta Wright, Miss
Joy and Miss Emma Joy. at the Assem-
bly, rooms In the shreve-Hervey build
ing. The AFFAIR was a green and red
reception. Upon entering the reception
room each guest was presented with
red carnatlon prettily arranged in holly
and neatly tied with red and green RIB
bon. The reception rooms and the din
ing room were tastefully and elaoor-
ately decorated with plants and cut
flowers, holly and carnations being
strewn over the tables. Dancing and
eards were the principal diversions of
the evening and the tables for the lat
tor were almost abandoned at times, the
terpsichorean amusement being prefer
red. Mrs. Earl Thompson furnished
muSlc for the twenty-five numbers on
the dance programme. Among those
preaent were the following: Misses Mabel
smith Matt Moore, Bell Green, Libby
Tweedy. Lillian Dean, Mamie swartz,
Alice Morris, EsSie Boyd. Alice Wood,
Rose copham, Rixie copham,. Mag Nc
Williams, Lucy sedgwIck, Bird sedg-
wick. Bess Watson. Cora lie seuer,
Bess Douglass, Flood Douglass; Mr..
and Mrs. THOMPSON, Elmer Reed, Jack
Johns. Harry Rosenthnl, Howard JOY,
John Campbell, Howard Stewart, VIII
liam stewart, Ross Robinson. James
robinson, Harry Grayson, Tom Gray
son, Lumeous Grayson. RIngland Gray
son. James Ebberts. Thurman selby,
John Rrlm. Bert Rrim, Ralph Heaton'
George Inglobrlght. Ira sedgwick, How
ard smith, Dr. Charles Wood, Carl Ven
mum. Lyman Hanes, Carl Lash. Harry
McWlllIams; Carl Anthony. Pitts
burgh; from Bridgeport, Misses Edna
Adolph, Blanche Adolph, Lulu Adolph'
Norma Muhlemann, Eva Coss, Alice
Cox. Iotue Cox. Mary Fox; MeSsrs'
John Adolph, Bert MuhlemRnn, Ed
Mullsmnnn. Henry Fox. Ed. Fox. VIII
Erskine, Ben Hamilton; from Wheel
ing. Misses Reihmccr. Daisy weltzell'
Robert Vance, win Bye, John King
horn. Sam winaor; Miss Phillips, Wash
1 lngton, Pa: Louis Henthorne. Cloye-
land: DR.. ]. W. Frazier, sewIckieY
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Along the Handing.

Tho marks at p. m. Thursday
showed feet and falling. Weather,
cloudy and moderate.
The Queen City cleared for Clncln-
natl yesterday with a good start.
The Virginia passes up for Pitts,
burEh early this morning, Returning,
she clears for Cincinnati Sunday at
4. m.
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Plnved with Fire; May Die.

The threc-yenr-old son OF Henry
Evans, OF Martins Ferry, was seriously
burned last night, while playing with
are in n crate and he will probably die
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rAMILY WASHING.

Rough Dry Washed, Starched and
Dried b cents per pound.
Flat Work, Washed and Ironed, B
Ali hand work finished 10 cents
per pound. At LUTZ BROS.
Home Steam Laundry.
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Society.

/ fear he will not rise TO fame;
He has indeed q studious bent
But all with ease may read his name
Whene'er he signs document
-WaAhington Star,
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Yesterday was the most brilliant day
In society at Martins Ferry during the
season of 90. One affair was the AT
Home" rendered by Mrs. W. H. Stew
art. Mrs. j. NJ. Blackford and Miss Bert
Blackford. at the handsome residence
Of the former, on North Fourth street.
The decorations Of the rooms consisted
of cut flowers and potted plans. neatly
arranged, together with shaded cleo
trio lights. The reception was a white
and green affair. the walls being liter
ally covered with holly. The hours
were from 2 to and during the three
periods about sixty iadies called. who
we're EracIously received by Mrs. Stew
art, Mrr. Blackford and Miss Blackford.
while in the dining rooms the guests
were received by Misses Anna and
Mamie Boyd. Ethel Darrah and Madge
Heaton. who presided over the tables
from which delicate refreshments were
served
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Silver.
Ware.

Our holiday 'sO'A
Of sIlvsrwars
must be seen to I"
appreciated. We
are making q
very handsome
display of goods
In this line, and
hope you will
come in End SEQ
how far your :.
money will go IA
our silvsrwaFs
department.
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ANNUAL BANK STATEMENI.

Compiled From
h.th.R nntIneMee
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Circuit Clerk L. L. stidger and Miss
Virginia shafrer were quietly married
last night at o'clock at the home OF
the brides sister, Mrs. ]. F. Burnley on
Cant avenue. Moundsville. Rev. W. B.
King, pastor of the NJ. E. church. per
formed the ceremony in the presence Of
few immediate friends Of the tw
contracting parties. A sumptuous we'd
ding feast was provided by Mrs. Bur
ley. The bride is one Of Moundsville's
best girls, a favorite in society and
leader In church and charitable work.
Mr.. sHdger has been clerk Of the cir
cult court Of Marshall county for ave
years, and has always been recognized
as leader In church work and q well
come member of any social gathering.
Mr.. and Mrs. stldger will be at home to
their friends in Mr.. stIdger's beautiful
new residence on Tenth street.
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Last night, at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hlrseh,
in McAIechen. occurred the wedding Of
Miss Charlotte Hirsch to Mr.. Luke
Taylor, of Benwood. Rev. G. W. Bent,
of the Benwood NJ. E. church, was the
officiating clergyman. and the attend
ants were Miss Catherine HIrsch, the
brides sister. and Mr.. Charles Kettler,
of wheeling. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor will
live in Benwood.
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Sir. Nathaniel Mountford entertained
at his home on South Jacob street, last
night, in honor of his brother, Thomas
Mountford. Of Trenton. N. ]. All the
guests spent a most enjoyable evening.
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The Opera House orchestra's rehear'
sal next Sunday evening at Arion hall
VIII be incidentally New Years Eve
gathering. The following attractive
programme is announced:
Mareh-''The Man Behind the Gum. .sousa
(Sousa's latest March)
Observation-Disclosures St0rke
WaltZ-"Snow Flakes. .Resch
Melodies from Victor Herbert's Comic
Opera, "The Amer" Arr. by o. langey
Introduction and Variations for Two
Flutes on n Themn from will am
TeIt". .....................,.by fuersteh6u
SoloIsts-Messrs. Grimm and Huml.
Mlserere from I'll Trovntore," Duet
for Cornet and Trombone. ..... Verdi
Tone Picture-"Merry Chrlstm1S' .koedel
Violin Solo-"Ninth Air-Varie" De Beriot
Miss Grace Summers.
March-"American Republic .Tiieie
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Erom statements comptroller Of tho carTeny
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Under headIInes that ans screamed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-04
hOUTHERN EHITES AND BL4CKS
The Views o: Reasonable and Considcrats
SQuthcrncr.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUNNI: As
Southcrner who shouldered II rifle on one oc-
cnson and aided in preventing n lynchinG.
who has real your paper for nearly two years
ard a half and voted for Roosevelt. I trust you
will allow me 10 add a few words to the discuss
sion Of the negro question.
The saying hard words break no bones "
might b" extended to include the facts that
nei'her do they repair bones already broken
nor prevent future breaking Assistance in
her efforts to "mcni her ways" is what the
South needs. Talk is cheap" Calling
names " and Depressing Indignation will
never better the situation. Nor is any appeal
t"oTTT or Th M I nt%fGcfrG TIE f rHmhn6y
sons in and near Griffin. Ga, md Lake City.
+. G.: double Ia" numhrr. ability aud salaries
Of TN" teachers. and in FIVE ,years' time the in
stnct of civilization VIII have gnined such
headwoy in those cortmuntti"s as to easily
stncts fdr hrNtnty. The painful strUggie the
white race AT the sonth is making to get an
education. and tn" rudimentary stage at which
to stop aud go to work" is not renlI7pd at
tn" North, or, else u frequently forgotten.
always. but say: White men a we'll as co!ored
IRE onttlei to education. What the South
should receive, from the North is sympathy. at
least. NOT hostility.
It rHH""s The tFH%%g Of cdqSaion and
overcom' his personal nnt,rNthi"9 and in all
cases Obey III" law OF tn" land. 1t seems to
M". therefore. unfortunate" that President Nc
kinney selected n2Gr" TO- deliver their mail
Frow 7" y" n small ackwoods settlement
an H1uhcr negro to pnv off white soldiers.
rUt 'vre ~ Texas. T" tease the. cagod beast
ir'" frenzy nrA then to blame tho poor brute
l"cuuer h" bursts his bars and wounds you
dors rot seem generous. II may be good poli-
IS eo 10 reward the negro yot" and dscour-
pge tho white vote. but 10 not think so. 10
t"nds to "o,thu" the breach which, tortunate-
IL. il for u'hcr rnns'nS t"nd'ug to close.
The oniv snrtirnHnt IN the South that de-
serves consi'i"raiiun il utterly opposed to
Bn"hIn". hut i Is lmp0sS bic in all cases to
C0Etr"! such large nuiuh"r o.. i!iterate white
mon. so far As The cOlOrrd rnco is concerned
~" south admir.s ana Welcomes such negro
educators ~ TrUker l. " shingtOn and such
schools a. Hampton ms .iuiC. There is really
hGt ittlH need Tor the iahprs Of negro agitators
like 7 Thomas Fortune.
nANIFI. II. IANCKEL.
NTW NNTL luna
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apparent that little in the intellectual line

apparent that little In the intellectual line
worth taking escaped that room in Durfee
Arthur Hadley took n keen interest in ath-
letics He was fond OF going out TO the base-
ball games at Hamilton Park and Of talking
over rowing with Bob Cook. In those days
the curved ball vas startling innovation in
baseball even az the sliding seat was one IN
rowing II ia easy to imagine Mr.. Uadley a.
mathcmaticaly demonstrating the efficiency
OF both devices He was fond of taking long
walks, the result OF early care for his
health; he also was fond OF playing
whist though ]. B. Gleason OF his class
played u stronger game. TIo liked nothing bet
ter than to sit on the fence and chat and joke
with his classmates. and he always joined In
the singing with an enthusiasm worthy Of bet
ter results. He was popular. because he was
simple loyal. unaffected. and his mannerisms.
In no degree implying superiority. made him
attractive and lovnble He was Aircharged
with the Yale spirit. and stoutly believed that
the best follows in the world comprised tho
class Of 70
II may lie asked whether the class ever
imagined that Arthur Hadley might one day
be President OF Yale. Thore was good reason
why no such thought should occur. Ex-Presi-
dent Woolscy, venerable man, was yet alive.
President Porter. though far beyond middle
life, was in his prime of usefulness. and when
sodlstant contingency as the appointment Of
his successor was discussed. It was conceded
that Prof Dwight would be the man. Hadley's
Presidency. therefore. was too remote from the
average mind OF twenty-five years, But ono
and all realized that he would make his mark.
even as they felt sure that wherever and what
ever he might be. he would retain his love for
them and for Yale