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900 yards of remnants of yard wide fine cam
Dric, consisting Of such well-known brands as
Lonsdale. Berkeley and New Bedford
regular price Of which, as you know, is g.
OF. ana loc.-for Observation-Disclosures. o.
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Innings.

SUZC yard for heavy double-twill ST
0/RSs lesia-in black and all staple col
ors-qualty which is usually sold at Sc. yard.
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AT FAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Two Deaths From Smallpox Reported to the
Health Department.
Meeting of Board of Health Held Last
Eyening-General and Per-
sonal News.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 727 King Street,
Bell Telephone No. 106,

ALEXANDRIA, Va. February %, 1899.
Two deaths occurred in this city last night
from smallpox, making total of three
fatalities which have resulted from the dis
ease since its first appearance in Alexan-
dria The dead are Ethel Thorns. colored,
a young child who resided at No. 915 North
Alfred street. and Henry Robinson, an in
FAINT, also colored, formerly living at No.
312 North Alfred street. Both of the above
named premises had been in quarantine for
some time. The remains will be buried by
the corporation in Penny Hill cemetery.
Up to late hour this morning there had
been no new cases reported since yester-
day morning. Several families have been
released from quarantine and the work of
fumigating premises Is being pushed with
energy.
DIR. Julian Miller, the health officer, said
this morning to a Star reporter that the
statement which quoted him as intfmating
that the number of smallpox cases was in
creasing was to the best of his knowledge,
utterly Incorrect In line with the wishes
of the board of health, the doctor said, he
had been very guarded in his utterances for
publication, and he did not believe he had
said anything to justify the statement.
Meeting of Board of Health.
The board of health held an adjourned
meeting last night in the auditors office.
at which Mayor Simpson was present for
part of the time. The various phases of
the smallpox situation were discussed at
length 1t was finally decided to refer all
matters under deliberation to the city coun-
Gil, which meets tonight. Much interest is
attached to this meeting of council. The
questions before it are considered Of vital
Importance.
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manufacturers sample line Of fine muslin
and cambria gowns. skirts. drawers chemise
corset covers. and also lot of chIldrehs main
sock dresses. made Of the best fabrics, and
handsomely trimmed with lace and embroid-
cry, which We're intended to sell at S1.75 90,
and s. Is will 20 for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SSS.
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40 pieces plain India linon-the beautiful
sheer quality such rs always sells SH/
at 10c.-to go for. Observation-Disclosures. Z1LOCa
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Muslin underwear, &c.

lot of ladies' muslin garments, consisting of
ladies' long and short skirts. chenise drawers.
corset covers. and children's white and colored
dresses and gimps. well made and nicely TRIM
med with lace and embroidery, which TO-,
are worth 39c., will go for. ............ I9S.
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1876 rolls best japanese cOtton-warp and seam
less China mattings-in array Of the very
richest patterns. including the iniaid designs
and all-cver carpet effects-iD neatest checks,
pad 50 and 9dr stripesinstead Of aSe yard 21c
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A lot OF children's Nazareth" waists with
two rows OF buttons, in sizes from 2 to II
years, which sell usually at 25c., will Io1r
go tomorrow 1Or
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$50 rolls extra heavy seamless China and
japanese cottOn-warp mattings-are strictly re-
versible-in the best colors ard most attractive
patterns the same quality found in furni-
ture stores ct 25c. yard - to go H Sr
for. Observation-Disclosures. w.
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DOr11estics.

Two cases full yard wide bleached muslin
In short but desirable lengths-same muslin as
sells at &c. yard from full piece 9H/~
~ 81 iVi O/>ONo
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New White Goods.

New White Goods.
Introductory specials further illustrating our
ability to undersell.
so pieces satin striped white goods in five
at ss e saFG aDsaf as are selling AMc
40 pieces plain India Inon-the beautiful
sheer quality such always sells 1H/
at 1oc.-to go for. 1885,
u pieces of 36-inch colorod piquc-cholce Of
" F4 ise eg pard PINK I ss Sacensttaa 12C
% pieces plain white warp-welt pique-either
heavy or medium cord-such as sells at 4 M,
Csc. always-for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. YGe
Muslin underwear, &c.
A lot of ladies' muslin garments, consisting of
ladies' long and short skirts chense. drawers.
corset covers. and chidren's white and colored
dresses and gimps. well made and nicely trim
med with lace and embroidery, which 1o<,
are worth 3sc., will go for. i9N.
A manufacturers sample line of fine muslin
and cambria gowns. skirts. drawers. chemse,
corset covers. and also n lot of chlldrens main
SOCK dresses, made Of the best fabrics and
handsomely trimmed with lace and emhroid-
cry, which We're intended to sell at S1.75 20,
and $225, will go for -.........-....... SON.
A lot of form fitting corsets. made of couttl
sateen strips; we'll boned bust, In light blue and
fancy figured designs, which sell regu- ,oc
larry at Soc, will go tomorrow for. ..... ,oSS.
A lot OF chiIdren's Nazareth" waists. with
two OF buttons, in sizes from to II
years, which sell usually at 25c., will Jo1c
go tomorrow for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -
MattingS very low.
fectly reversible most desirable patterns
usual furniture stores Ice. grade n M
for. ........................ QVV(e
$50 rolls extra heavy seamless China and
japanese cotton-warp mattings-are strictly re-
patterns = the same quality found In furni-
ture stores ct 2oc. a yard - to go n Er
for. -....-...--.--..... W.
1876 rolls best japanese cotton-warp and seam
less China mattings-in an array Of the very
richest patterns including the inlaid designs
plaids and stripes-instead of 35c. yard , n ~
to go for. Observation-Disclosures. 4 70
Innings.
0/2Ss lesia-in black and all staple col
ors-qualty which is usually sold at Sc. yard.
II II ,xNr yard for heavy all-linen canvas
ZbS in black, white, slate and brown
which is usually sold at Ice. yard.
m4MC yard for Midnight fast black
O%ZtSe percaline-moire finish - usually
sells at Toe. yard.
II AuLr yard for 16-inch genuine imported
u/GS oherringbone haircloth, IN black
and gray-which usually sells at 25c.
WlAC per yard for fancy figured black back
>/2So sateen for waist lining, regularly
sold at 15c.
Handkerchief.
a, for ladies' and mems hemstitched hand
SiG. .iuf, IL.
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u pieces Of 36-inch colorod piquc-cholce Of
IL F1 ise eg gard pink I ss Saceinseaa 2C
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md SIP sample silk waists at S5.98.
New spring skirts and Jackets.

A very special purchase
enables us TO offer lot OF
fine black silk crepon skirts,
in rich tufted pattarns-cut
with Il slight fare and dip
are lined with best quality
pcrcalina and velvet bound.
Would he SO had we not
bought them Hn-
der price-to go ca mo
Tor. ............ oVpe ~
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SINKING SPRING.

DcCcmooI 90, ioo's
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirsker, OF Ci ,cinnati,
are the guests OF the lalter's parents,
Mrs. and Mrs. JAS Redick.
Harry and Bob Gillian, of Portsmouth,
spent Christmas at iheir home.
o. G. Wickeisham and family, were
the guests OF friends in PEBBLES Monday.
John Davis is spending week with
friends in Springfield.
Mrs. Myrtle Morrison and daughter,
of Cincinnati, are spending few weeks
with friends here
Bert Setty and wife and little Ruth,
OF EImville, spent Monday at the home
of Mrs. Setty's parents, l. N. Mckee
ban and wife.
Misses Jean Byrd and Leila Mckee
han, were in Hillsboro shopping last
Thursday.
There will be a public temperance
meeting at the Pisgah Church next Sun.
day night. Music will be furnished by
the Sinking Spring Quartette.
Born-To Rev. and Mrs. John Davis
December %, girl.
The solo rendered on Christmas eve
by little four year old Opal Carey was
a decided SUCCESS
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DODSON VILE.
December 25, 1899.

December %, 1899.
Mrs. Gergner, of Xenia, is visiting
friends here.
Jos. King and wife, OF Sabina, spent
Christmas with the latter's parents here.
The Christmas tree at the Lutheran
Church Saturday night was a success
considering the inclemency of the
weather Receipts $3.50.
Born-To Harley Taylor and wife last
Friday, a boy.
Protracted meeting at the M. E.
Church here closed last Thursday with
three sccessions to the church.
Ex postmaster John Tedrick, oi
Lynchburg, was pleasant caller here
Christmas.
Chss Williams and wife spent Christ.
mas with the latter's parents near Fay.
ettville.
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LEES SBURG.
December 25, 1899.

December 25, 1899.
Mrs. Ada McN sal, of ,Chillicothe, is
the guest OF her parents, Lee Sanders
and vile.
Miss Daisy Dow, OF Ohillicothe, is a
visitor at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
Clay Keen.
Mrs. Eliz, Pavey, north of town, is
quite sick with li',le hope of recovery.
Bert Fee and wife, Of Bellevue, KY
are guests of her parents, A G Thur
man and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs M S. Mackerley and
family, of Flilshoro, Nere called here
by the serious sickness of james Temp
lin Nr. Templin has been very feeble
| for s,,inu time past, but was taken sud
denly III last Thursda, night and is nc
beit. At this writing.
James Rryan aud fe of Portsmouth,
arv J. u,-is Of her father.
Jnhu Miller, ri Dayton, is the guest ol
h,s moii,or and relatives here.
s W. Hie.tand was in Hillsboro last
Saturday.
Harry Pavey, of Washington @. H..
was the pleasant guest of Clifford Pavey
and wife Sunday aud Monday.
Thomas Covan, sr, has been very
sick for the last few days.
DR.. Srofe and wife are in Lynchbure
| the guests of relatives AL friends
Hamer Day and wife, of Sabina, spent
Christmas here with their parents, Johr
Meyers and wife.
The Misses Msrjory and Abbie- Coop
er. of Hillsboro, will spend few days
here with Miss l. zzie Jameson
Lon Frazer and wife, OF Portsmouth
are the guests of A G Thurman.
Miss Mamie Patton, of Boston. o, il
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Wade Hug
gins.
Elmer Keen, of Chicago, spent Christ
mas with his parents, Mayor Keen and
wife.
MIR. and Mrs Clifford Pavey enter
tanned with six o'clock dinner Christ
maj eve the Misses Salie Redkey, Min
ME Mackerley, Orpba Newton, Messrs
Charles Redkey, Ed Weeks and 8. w
Hiestapd.
Mrs. Vira Beeson left last week fol
Hartman, Tenn where she will spend
che winter
Mrs. Carpenter, of Washington @. H..
is the guest of Mrs Gilbert Pavey.
Miss Bar che Binegar, of Monroe, il
the guest of z. G. Jameson and family
this week
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SHACKELTON.

December Is, 1899.
Joseph Wolfe is spending the Christ
mas holidays with his sisters in Cincin.
natl.
Oscar and Bertha Charles, OF the Otter.
bien University, are spending their two
weeks vacation at home.
Homer Burton and wife visited rela-
tives west Of Dsnville Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Moore, of Fall Creek.
spent Christmas at P. W. Charles
The Mt. Zion Sunday school will be
reorganized next Sunday, December 81,
The election of officers and teachers will
be held. All members earnestly re-
quested to be resent.
Rev. Hughes will preach at Ambrose
Chapel next Sunday at 1890 a. m.
O. X. Polk and family were guests o.
A. J. Folks Sunday.
The Mt Z:op 9. E. Society will hold
an Old:Year experience meeting Sunday
night, December 81. All members re
quested to be present. Also consecra
ton meeting.
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PRICETOwN.
December IL, 1899.

December IL, 1913.
Mitchell Clancy, of Cincinnati, is at
home for short vacation,
The Sunday school of this place will
elec, officers for the coming year next
Monday
Rev Flank Foust married @. E. Turner
and Charlotte Vaughn, of Sugartree
Ridge, at his residence last Thursday.
Joel B. Simpson at recent meeting
of the officers OF the Christian Church,
was elected janitor for the ensuing year.
Scott Pulliam and Joe Cochran are
spending the holidays with friends in
Cincinnati.
Otto Workman has almost completely
recovered from a severe attack of sick
ness.
Several OF the teachers have given
their pupils vacation until after the
holidays.
Joe Donohoo came down from Hills
boro to spend the holidays in the land
of his nativity.
Johu P. Davis and Ella Davidson were
joined in the holy bonds of matrimony
last Thursday evening by Rev. Jarnigsn.
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HIG HLAND.
December 25, 1899.

December 70, 1879.
Jos. Gilbert and wife, OF Marshall,
were guests OF w. N Ross family Tues
day.
Chas. Clark, of Greenville, o, was
visiting his sister, Mrs. Alison Clark,
Tuesday night and and Wednesday.
Mics Jennie BoAtright, who lie now
a teacher in the Soldiers and Sailors
Orphans' Home, Xenia, o, was calling
on old friends in this place ON Friday.
Elisha Wingate, OF Monroe, is spend
ing this week with his daughter, Mrs.
P o. Daughters.
The scholars in the public cschool were
given their Christmrs treat Friday after
noon, schools closing until January 2.
Chas. Wright, who is teaching in the
Sicka~ay district gave literary and
musical entertainment Saturday after
noon.
The many friends of Dan Satterfie d
are glad to know OF /, appointment As
Deputy Sheriff
Miss Pearl johnson and Miss Cassie
Compton are spending few days at
their home near PEBBLES.
Miss Ethel Edwards, who has been
with her uncle in Hillsboro for some
weeks past, returned home tn sday last
John Philipps and son, OF New Wien.
ma, have put the first coat OF plas ering
on the new church.
Misses Maud and Sylvia Moore, and
brothers, Chss. and Lyferd, are home
from Delaware for the holidays.
Rev. Clemens, of the anti-Ssloon
League, will speak in the friends
Church on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings.
We are very sorry to know that Pearl
Daughters has purchased saloon outfit
and opened up the business in the brick
building on Main street, formerly used
by his father for furniture store.
Lewis Ballentine has purchased the
property belonging to Edmund Sim.
mons on Railroad street.
The NJ. E Sunday school gave very
enjoyable Christmas song service, inter-
spersed with exercises by the little folks
Sunday evening.
Miss Lou Creamer, of Hardins' Greek,
wos the guest of jos. Banks family FRI
day.
The oyster supper and bazaar by the
Ladies' Aid Friday evening was we'll
patronized and decidedly successful, net
proceeds amounting to between forty
five and fifty dollars.
Walter Mcpherson, who has been
in Farmers Bank in Highland Tor some
time, has secured position in bank in
Yellow Springs, and will begin work
there January
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HARRISBURG

December 25th, 1899
The heavy wind did much damage in
this section last Monday night week
ago, blowing down buildings and fod
der.
Norval Pavey, of New Maaket, is seen
quite frequently pass through this
place. There seems to be some attract
ion for him near the terminus of the
Concord pike.
Isaac Stanforth took a cramp in his
right knee last week and since that time
has not been able to move it. He is
not able to be out of bed aud suffering
great pain.
Born-To E. Hathaway and wife last
week, q son.
VIM. Farren and wife, of Iowa, have
been visiting friends and relatives and
friends at this place for the past two
weeks.
The two Mormon Elders that have
been in this section of the country hunt.
ing house to preach in, failed at every
point. The people in this country don't
appreciate the doctrine of polygamy.
Protracted meeting closed at Miller's
Chapel Monday night with several ad.
ditions to the church.
Herb Harris moved to the Concord
Mill, where he is employed as fireman.
A merry Christmas and happy New
Year to all readers of the NRws-HERALD.
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CNETERFIELD.

| december 20, 1893.
Stern Winter has come at last.
Prof. E N. Roberts is spending Christ.
mas with his family in Rainsboro.
Miss Ollie Foredics is entertaining two
OF her brothers from Midland City dur
,, ing the holidays.
! William Mccullough and wife spent
Saturday and Sunday with friends near
Rainsboro.
Several from here have been attending
the protracted meeting at East Monroe,
which has been in progress for some
past.
The. monthly temperance meeting at
the M. E. Church here will be changed
to literary meeting for the young peo-
pie met Sunday night.
Mrs Mariah Powell, of Greenfield,
who was visiting her brother, T. w.
Armstrong at this place, died suddenly
last Tuesday night. She was apparent
ly in the best of health the day before
but was taken suddenly ill about two
o'clock in the night with cramps in the
stomach and died before morning.
Mrs. Washington Reece is on the sick
list with deep cold. Also Mrs. David
Campbell with something like consump
ton.
Mrs. Mollie Dollarhide returned home
last sundsp from the West, where she
has spent the last six weeks with friends.
John Santee and Burt Mcneil spent
last Sunday with friends in Washington.
Mrs. George Mcneil and her two
children spent last Thursday with Mrs.
Myrtilla Butler, calling upon Mrs. Clara
Campbell in the evening.
Mrs. Mary Dufton spent part of the
last week with friends at East Monroe
and taking in the meeting.
Prof. McKinny, OF this place, princi.
pal teacher of the East Monroe school
is preparing for play there next Fri.
day evening.
Butler Babb and vile and two chill
dren spent some days With friends in
Greenfield last week.
Miss Leila Cowman is spending Christ
mas with friends on Hardin's creek.
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FOLSOM.
December 25, 1899.

December rs, 1899.
A Merry Christmas to all.
Miss Lille Gilmore was calling on Mrs
J.C. Mccoy last Tuesday.
Ed Shannon gave his scholars their
usual Christmas treat last Friday.
j. W. Temple sustained some severe
injuries last Wednesday. While coming
home from Hillsboro his team became
unmanagsble throwing him from his
wagon and dragging him on tho pike and
bruising him about the head and face.
Rachel O infant daughter of G. F. and
Allie Mccoy was born November 81,
1898. died December 20, 1899, aged l
year and 29 days she was the pet of the
household. The funeral took place at
Union Chapel on Friday %, at 1880 . m
conducted by Rev. VIM. Hartly. The
body was laid to rest in the cemetery
adjoining the Church.
A CARD OF THANKS.
We extend our sincere thanks to our
neighbors and friends for their help and
sympathy, during the sickness and death
of our little angel.
CHARLES F. AND ALLIE Mccoy.
Orvil Mccoy and Frank HaTtsoock, Of
Green county were guests of A. ].
Parks last Saturday. Orvil will spend
the Holidays with friends, Mr. Hartsoock
returning on Monday.
Hamer Mccoy was calling on J. @.
Mccoy and family last Sunday evening.
MISS Lola Denhsm, of Hillsboro, came
home to spend Christmas.
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BUFURD.

December 25, 1899.
Protracted meeting has closed at the
M. E. Church.
The Citizens Protective Association
of Lynchburg, meets January 4th at
o'clock q. m, and have invited the Bu-
ford ASSOCIATE on to meet with them.
Willis Puckett and Charley Moberley
are on the sick list.
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The Hillsboro Hardware Co. has on
hand full line Of cooking utensils used
by Miss Igler in her lessons ON cooking,
and oil interested In the latest fads in
the culinary art can secure these utensils
Of this frm at very ittls cost.
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Married-At the residence Of and by
Frank Foust on December 81. Carey e.
Turner and Lottis Vaughn, both of Su-
gartree Ridge. "a
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Notice..

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to W. v. Patton will please call
and settle. Those having claims against
said estate will please present the same.
MRs. VICTORIA Parton
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W. h. Ballentine offers his stock oi
wagons, bugsiss, robes, blankets and
harness &C., ct greatly reduced prices
until January 25tn for cash.
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We have cameras from e6 mp and they
will make an elegant and useful Christ
mss present. GARRSTT + Arms.
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BoWIes d Co. s
AFTER CHRISTMAS BARGAINS.

We have just finished a very large
Christmas business. We begin today
our After Christmas Clearance Sale.
We mention few of our many bar
gains.
DINNER SETS-lOO Pieces Decorated
English Ware, worth $10.OO.CQ IN
Reduced to. ....... .vUsUU
DINNER SETS-IOO Pieces including
sort plates, choice four decorations,
brown, blue, green, gray, Gin nm
worth $3.50. Reduced to vIU,UU
LAMPS-Fine, Artistic Lamps, latest
shapes and style, worth SO. 90 IN
Reduced to ........... ....VO'VV
LAMPS.vsry AMP s ss ea 10 Fine Lamps $6. 50
All our Lamps at special low prices.
Dolls, Toys, Games, Vases and Brio
a-brac at greatly reduced prices.
FOR l9OO-Diaries, Farmers Alma
macs, New Year Cards, Blank Books,
Statement Blanks, Stationery of all
| kinds. <
BOWLES eco
Opp. Soldiers Monument.
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Dress Goods.

In DRESS GOODS we ha,
an immense line of desirable styl
ranging i'll price from the cheape,
to the best. all Of which will |
closed out at less than old price
In view Of the fact that these goo
will cost much more when Il
spring season opens, we sugge
that our customers avail themselve
SO far as possible. Of this oppt
tunity to supply future wants.
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Tho News HERALD and Cincinnati En-
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For your photograph supplies 20 te
Garrett 4 Ayrss'.
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Ladies' and Children
Wraps.

We are closing out our stock
Mems
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-27

Five men, or the French republic Which
shall be saved7 Shall law. and order and
Justice, and self government prevail, or
shall five certain gentlemen OF Paris who
care nothing for any of these things, be
exalted? 1t Is quite hopeless that a ma
ton can survive the confessions of bad
faith which they prescribe. 1t Is quite
hopeless the five can survive II justice
is done the Dreyfus case. Five men, or
France! Either Mercier, and Billot, and
Cavaignac, and Zurlinden and Chanoine
must be exalted. to the abasing of all law,
or they must be rebuked and discredlmted
and dismissed, that the republic may live.
~
Mercier and BiIlot and Cavaignac and
zurlinden and Chanoine! Five men who
have been ministers of war. That is the
order of their service and 1t has not been
progression in any particular save that
of mulish obstinacy or cowardly evasion.
AS to venom and arrogance, and brutal
cruelty, and intellectual density, MERCER
is probably the peer OF any of them He is
probably the most "reactionary" minister
of war France ever had. He is probably
less in accord with the spirit of the ma
ton than any man since Louis XVI He
was minister of war In 1894, when Dreyfus
was convicted. If he did not know at the