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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-11

CHRISTMAS AIuAlers In silk or
Wool, 4eo, 76o, csc, ct MeRaddon'a.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-11

FOR ohristmas-Nen'S oombinR-
ton Sets, suSpendeEs, ArmbandS and
Carriers, 4ao, at McFadden'a.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-11

CHRISTMAS Necktiss, the late
patterns in Bows, Four-tn- HRnds q
euRs, csc, at McFadden'S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-11

A SPLENDID collection Of Fine Brica
a-Brac at popular price at The Bon Ton
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-11

OUR styles are exceptionally artistic
and the quality Of our goods cannot be
questioned by anyone who is a judge
OF first class goods.
M'NAlfEE, 1907 Market Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-11

CHRISTMAS initial Handker-
chiefs, with silk Initials, 8 for 26c,
at McFadden'a.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-11

Here is the place where Christmas dollars
and cents command more than anywhere
else EVERY DEPARTMENT is putting
its best foot forward to capture the holiday
trade. The pronounced excellence Of our
clothing should decide you. The best and
most comprehensive line Of furnishing goods
should convince you Father, Husband,
Son, Brother OF Sweetheart can be suited
here better and cheaper than anywhere else
in town. We would be pleased to see you
inside our store at this season.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-11

OUR Toys are the best selected.
THE BON TON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02

L. Cabell. s. II. Halves. J. b. Purcell. T:
T.. Greenwood, Leon Wallerstein, ana
Warner Moore.
A meeting of all the committees mas
been called to be held at Murphys Hotel
next Thursday night at 1880 o'clock.
OTHER LAUNCHINGS TO FOLLOW.
While. Of course. the officers OF the
Trigg Company are expanding their Nf-
forts toward getting the Shubrick ready
for the launching. they are also busily
engaged upon the other boats. and IL Is
expected that the Thornton will be ready
TO launch In October, and that the other
ships will follow at intervals OF about
one month. At that rate all the torpedo
boats will be on the water before the hIst
Of the year. and by early spring the de-
stroyers will also be ahOat
Mr. Trigg has great expectations Oh Sc
curing several OF the armored cruisers
for which he is preparing to bid. In event
that ne Is successful. he will have MS
yards practically cleared Of the torpeuo-
boats by the time he receives the new
contract. 1t will however. be necessary
to enlarge the yards somewhat TO accom-
modate the larger boats. but he Is pre-
pared TO DO this at short notice. He Ia
also putting in heavier machinery with
view TO being in readiness for the Dig
boats
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02

ley West. owing TO the action Of the
quarantine authorities. Lieutenant Lyons
at once telegraphed the War Department,
suggesting that the batteries be sent TO
some northern post.
NO FEVER At HAMPTON HOME.
WASHINGTON. September ALI the
yellow-fever patients at the Soldiers
Home at Hampton, Va. are now well.
Surgeon Vickery reporting to Surgeon
General Wyman that the last case Lad
been discharged from the hospital to-day.
QUARANTINE AT MONTGOMERY.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, September L.
On receipt = the news Of yellow-fever at
New Orleans, the authorities of Mont
gomery Instituted strict quarantine
against that city. Governor Johnston is
out OF town. but will nut on State quaran-
tine tomorrow
TEXAS STATE QUARANTINE.
AUSTIN. TEX, September 1.-The state
Health Department tonight ordered
rigid quarantine against New Orleans, on
passenger and freight business, to con-
tinue indefinitely.
FATAL CASE IN INDIANA.
CHICAGO, September IA special 70
the Times Herald from Indianapolis says:
1.-THE State Board Of Health to-day re-
ceived a report OF the death Of a man AZ
Vincennes from yellow-feyer. The man
had recently returned from Cuba"
THE NEWS AT HABANA.
HABANA, September Ia physician
who arrived here to-day from Key West
reports fifteen cases of yellow-fever there
and two deaths. IL is probable that
steamers from Tampa and Miami viii DC
asked TO come direct without touching
at Key West
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LEE.
Official Suggestions for Bettermcnt
of the Cnbnns.

WASHINGTON, September LIN re-
port received at the War Department
from General Fitzhugh Lee. commanding
the province of Hahana and Pinar del
Rio. that officer makes a number of re-
commentators for the betterment of the
inhabitants.
Among these are that an early census
of the island be takon; that the question
of suffrage be- considered in an its as
poets. and a decision reached regarding
the same that a modern system of juris-
prudence. as far as IL can be made appi-
cable. be generally introduced. SO that
elective officers belonging to it can be
voted for at general elections; mat
general election be ordered for Presl-
dent or a chief magistrate, a Vice-Presi-
dent. and a Congress or Legislature, 10
consist Of two branches. and all other
officers of republic. as well as munlcl-
nal elections in the various municlpah-
ties. that the United States keep strict
superyIslon OF the affairs Of cuba untll
republican form Of government has beeh
adopted BY the people; that the isand oe
stiU garrisoned by troops Of the United
States i'm order TO protect the lives anu
nroperties OF citizens Of the Onlted
States ard those Of other foreign coun-
tries residing in cuba, preserve peace
eupnress disorder. and maintain the SUI
nremacv of civil law whenever ana Whet-
eyer necessary. and that the future or
the Cuban republic shall be vested in the
neopIe and their representatives, so tar
&c II relates 10 the question Of an Amerl-
can protectorate or annexation 10 inc
T-ufta6 States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
This is One Of the First CUES
lions He Asks.
THINKS THE BEST BOAT WILL wns
Has Brought the Best British Boas
to Make the Rnce-sir Thomas Ia
Lead Marine Division ON Dewey
Day.

NEW YORK. September 1.-The Ceharr
Line steamship G mpanla arrived At oaa..
antine tonight at $50 o'clock. and war
met In the Narrows by a fotilla OF tuga
and the steam-yacht Erin, 10 greet Sir
Thomas Upton, who was a passenger on
the liner. The quarantine commissioners.
boat. the State OF New York, also APP
peared on the scene, with a large party.
under the guidance of Commissioner Pal
mer. The party consisted OF Colonel Tired
well. Governor Roosevelt's military sec
rotary who was sent by the Governor to
receive Sir Thomas Upton. a number or
officials and members Of the New York
Yacht Club. and many others.
Sir Thomas received an invitation. ex-
tending the courtesies Of sixteen clubs.
while in this country, and an invitation
TO lead the marine division OF the Dewey
Day celebration with his yacht, Erin
Both were accepted.
one Of the first questions Sir Thomas
asked, after the first greeting, was; How
is the Columbian
HAS THE BEST BRITISH BOAT.
He then expressed the belief that tho
best boat would win, saying: 1--WE felt
it waste Of time TO come here with any
thing but the best boat In England. She
Is here now The Shamrock will do her
best. and we will try to do better than
some people who have been here before"
When Sir Thomas came over the gang
plank he was received with another great
cheer He took off his cap and bowed.
and there was a smile on his face.
Upon my word, did not expect this"
said he as Messrs. Fife and Ramsey. and
a couple Of members oi-the New York
Yacht Club, aided by several policemen.
made a way for him through the crowd.
rs this Is the way they welcome tho
men who come to get the cup?"
you're all right. Sir Thomas" shouted
voice.
WILL BE SORRY TO TAKE CUP.
"Tm glad to hear that by Jove.
rather think / will be sorry TO take that
cup after ALL" replied Sir Thomas.
You'll get a run for your money"
shouted voice.
Il don't doubt IT," answered Sir
Thomas, laughngly.
No cup challenger was ever before given
a reception that world compare with that
accorded to Sir Thomas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
WAR PRACTICALLY CERTAIN.
So Kruger IL Quoted as saying
Every Bocr Has a Mnuser.

LONDON. September 1.-The Pretoria
correspondent Of the Morning Post says
president Kruger told a prominent
Boer' yesterday Wednesday that war
was practically certain Every Boer is
now armed with Mauser. and mas a
hundred rounds o. ammunition. strictly
for future use, with forty rounds for
practice.
81 am convinced that the reports OF the
Beers not being prepared are only pre-
tence. and that they viii strike blow
when il is least expected
DISCUSSION DEFERRED.
PRETORIA. September 1.-The Volks-
Rad has deferred the discussion Of the
correspondence between the Imperial ana
Transvaai governments until Monday,
when n motion regarding the presence OF
British troops on the Transyaal border
will be debated secretly.
Herr Fischer was present at the secret
session OF the Volksraad to-day a CIR
cumstance that caused a great deal OIL
curiosity Large crowds gathered AROUND
the building, anxious TO learn the lates.
intelligence. President Kruger remained
with the Executive Council until a. late
hour discussing the situation.
PREPARING FOR WAR.
JOHANNESBURG September 1.-The
town is preparing for the eventualitles oil
war. The inmates OF the Children's Home
are going to Natal The Town Councn Is
proyiding a three months supply OF 1000
FOR the men and animals connected with
the scayengering department. All the
outgoing trains are crowded and most Of
the prominent men have already LETT Jo-
hannesburR.
EXODUS OF BRITISH.
CAPE TOWN. September l.-Reports re-
ceived here from various outlying dis
tricts of the Transvaal describe them as
being in a state OF excitement. The
Rurghers. it is said, are watching de-
veIonments keenly. but the majority OF
tbem hope for a peaceful solution of the
crisis There is a general exodus OF
british subjects from the large towns.
SITUATION STILL GRAVE.
LONDON. September 1.-The Johannes
burg correspondent Of the Standard says
.Tt is generally understood that there is
the strongest inclination in the Volksraad
~ renudiate British suzerailty. \ large
section Of the Beers IS strongly opposed
70 q concession Of the franchise on the
basis of a fve-year residence, ana the
position is still very grave"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
Atlanta Asks for Troops.

ATLANTA. GA. September LIN view
OF the yellow-fever at Key West, where
Batteries b and n, of the First Artil-
lery, are located. and the probability that
they will be removed TO Fort Mcpherson,
Mayor Woodward. of this city, to-day adj
addressed communication to Lieuten-
ant Lyon who is commanding the De
partment Of the Gulf General Frank be-
ing i'm New York, asking him to order the
batteries here. Lieutenant Lyon be-
Heves that Fort Mcpherson is the best
post In the department for the batteries,
not only on account of health, but be-
cause of the accommodations which are
afforded at the post. The Twenty-ninth
Regiment. which is now there, is fully re-
cruited and will probably be moved be-
fore the batteries arrive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
EARNNlLLE.
Death of Prices wife-The Recent
Fire.

FARMVILLE VA. September 1.-(Spe-
cial) 1.-The news OF the death OF Mrs.
Thomas w. Price was received here to-
day. She was the invalid wife of Price
the murderer OF Mr.. Hall Carter. who IS
now serving out a life term In the state
pententiary. Mrs. Price is said to nave
been over 50 years Of age, and for years
she was unable 20 walk. and had to be
moved about i'm a roller chair. The hrst
news Of her death was received here to-
day. when the undertaken was dispatched
20 for a coffin. The funeral of Mrs. Price
will take place tomorrow. She leaves no
children.
The origin of the fire here yesterday.
which destroyed the dwelling house OF
Dir r. /. Orange. is still mystery I'M
solved. but the fire is thought by some
TO have been the work of an incendiary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
FIVE PERSONS DROWNED.
One Man and Four children Perish
While Bathing.

BRIDGEPORT. CONN. September l.
One man and four children-three girls
and one boy-were drowned at Black
Rock to-day while sea-bathing.
The dead are Elijah Middlebrook, a
former and ice dealer OF Easton; May
Mlddlebrook. IA years Did, his daughter:
Terry Koehler. "A years Old, OF Easion:
Ethel HIT II years old. Of Bridgeport.
and Florence Hit, IL years old. her Sis
ter.
The five victims, with Andrew Koehler,
father of the drowned boy, and Louis
Hit Of this city, father Of two OF tho
drowned girls, were spending the day at
Black Rock. near the mouth OF Ashe
creek. While I'm bathing they all got
beyond their depth. Koehler and Hit
succeeded in getting ashore themselves.
but the others persisted.
Three of the bodies were recovered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
Hamburg steak, X Cents.
MONROE MARKET, 401 west Grace.
u.u Te,epbouic communication.

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company announces that tele-
phonic communication can be had over
its lines with Lynchburg, Va; Danyille.
Va; Roanoke, Va. Wakefield, Va; APP
pomattox. Va; Farmvlle, Va; Crewe,
Va; Salem. Va; Bedford City, Va;
Reidsviile. n. c.; Charlotte, y. c.; Column
bia. 5. G.
For further particulars enquire AT the
public pay stations. and at managers
office 1911 east Main street
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TELEG 2APH COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
Reduced Rate 10 philadelphia, Pa,
win r.. II. & II. and Pennn. IL. H., Ac-
count of G.. A. X. National En-
campmeut.

For this occasion the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad Com
pany will sell special iron-clad signature
tickets from Richmond 10 Philadelphia
and return az the one-fare rate OF $50
tor the round trip. Tickets to be- sold
September % TO 5th, inclusive, good going
only on date Of SALE and 10 return
until September Il. 1899; except that upon
deposit OF ticket With the joint agent at
Philadelphia between September 5th and
9th inclusive. and payment Of 30 cents.
the final limit may be extended to Sep
tember 80 1899. Stopover will be allowed
at Baltimore or Washington WITHIN hhlt
In either direction, By depOsiting tickets
with ticket agents. Pennsylvania rail-
road upon arrival at those points.
Apply TO Ticket Agent, Byrd-Street
station: Richmond Transfer Company,
se east Main street. or W. +. Taylor,
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
SIN No Fears for the MonongaheIa.

WASHINGTON. September 1.-The
Navy Department Is still without the
slightest apprehension on the score OF
the tralning-ship Monongahela. although
she is about four days overdue az the
Chesapeake capes This Is a trhing de-
lay in the case OF sailing ship. for the
Monongahela was not expected 10 use her
engines 20 any extent on a cruise as long
as that from Funchal 10 Hampton Roads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
Hamburg steak, . Cents.
MONROE MARKET. 40l west Grace
SUNDAY TRIPS.
West Point Trips Most Popular Tint
Hend from Richmond.

The Sunday Trips TO West Point,
that beautiful resort on the York river.
are probably the most popular OF any
that head from Richmond TO places OF
comfort and rest during the heated term.
These trips are we'll patronzed. and those
who 90 once go again. The trips WHY
continue all summer. The next leaves
the Southern Depot at $3.50 O'Clock Sun
dav morning. Returning. will leave West
Point at $50 O'Clock. ROund-trip. 60 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
NEXT SUNDAYS
TriIby Excursion, the Most Popular,
vim y. ~ w. Railway.

Every Sunday morning OF $50 sharp the
"Trilby" will leave Byrd-Street (Union)
Station. via Atlantic Coast Line and Nor
folk and Western railway, for Norfolk,
Ocean View, and Virginia Beach, for
days outing, the rate. either 70 Norfolk or
Ocean View. 81 for the round trip; to Nir-
ginla Beach and return. sl.25. Returning,
train leaves Virginia Beach at $50 z. NJ,
Ocean View at $50 p. NJ, ana
Norfolk az no +. NJ Through car
10 Virginia Beach. Passengers for Ocean
View change at the Norfolk and Western
Depot. Norfolk, with through train to
Ocean ew. NICHE & ADAMS
Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
JEFFRIEs AND sHARKEY MATCHED
They VIII Fight for World Cham
pionship October 23d.

NEW YORK, September 1.---Jlm Jeffries,
of California. and Tom Sharkey, OF Dun
dalk, Ireland, will fight for the heavy
weight championship Of the world at the
Coney Island Sporting Club October sd.
This was decided to-day az a meeting Of
the managers Of the pugilists. Only two
bids were received for the contest, ami
the managers OF the clubhouse by the
seaside, having given the better Induce
ments, secured the bout.
The Coney Island Club offered two
thirds Of the gate receipts. with a guarar-
tee Of 10000. and deposited a certified
check for s. 800 as q forfeit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
WILL. yOT HOLD CONVENTION.
Massachusetts Populists VIII En-
49,. nao.ocruts NJ Heretofore.

dorsc Democrats, ~ heretofore
BOSTON, September 1.-The Popnlists
of Massachusetts will not hold state
convention this year. The Executive
Committee defines the position OF he
party as follows:
Having for three years endorsed ,he
Democratic State Convention candidates
for store offices. and having voted for
tharo q Is well to continue doing so I'M
a, the next national convention shall de-
c,de whether the national alliance Of 1896
,s IN be continued or a new and independ-
am departure lnaugursted."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
ANOTHER RIOT IN CLEVELAND.
street-Cars stoned-rOiice Charge
Rioters--Ten Arrests.

CLEVELAND. O.. September Am
other riot broke out at $3.50 tonight on
Central avenue. near Giddings avenue a
small torpedo exploded under the wheels
of a Central-ayenue car, and large rum
Der of foreign workinSmen assembled.
They soon began TO throw stones at the
passing cars. The police charged the
crowd and dubbed It severely rs the
rioters broke away the police made ten
arrests.
During the riOting the crews OF several
street-cars that passed fired revolvers
over the heads OF the mob. With two eX-
ceptions the prisoners are foreigners
scarcely able TO speak English.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
G. & O. SUNDAY OUTING.
Old Point, Ocean View. and Norfolk
81 Round Trip.

Chesapeake and Ohio Sunday outing
train leaves Richmond for Old Point,
Ocean View, and Norfolk $50 A. NJ. sun
day. Returning, arrive Richmond 10 r.
NJ. 81 round trip Connection with cleo
trio line at Old Point for Buckroe and
Newport News. Fast schedule, giving
two hours longer at seashore than via
any other route.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
sn-wa.hinaton To the senshore and
Return-y5. Via the Pennsylvania
n.tt.n.A

Atlantic City. Cape May, Ocean City
Sea Isle City Tickets on sale for all
trains Fridays and Saturdays. good 10
return 10 the following Tuesday. Allan"
tic City tickets good via Delaware
Pridge. avoiding transfer through Phia-
delph,a. Last day Oh sale. September 9Th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
c,rcu. Train wrecked.

TONER'S STATION. TENN. septem-
her IA special train bearing Cooper $
circus was wrecked here to-day by the
bursting OF an air-brake hose. and twelve
persons were injured. and circus property
and animals scattered in al directions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
mr. RroUn's Condition..

ASHLAND, VA. September I-(Spe-
ciaL)-Rev. A. G. Brown continues to I'M
prove He has spent very good day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
Fine 4 aches.
MONROE MARKET. 4n west Grace.

no Buffet should be without bottle OF
Angostura Bitters. he world-renowned
Appetizer and Invigorator. Of exquisite
nSyor. endorsed by the medical profession
fsas its wanisrfui restorative powar-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02

THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and pleasant
The range OF the thermometer was as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02

high temperature; fresh. east 10 south
winds.
For North Enthusiastically fair wea.
Their Saturday and Sunday; fresh. easterly
winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02
The Weather.

WASHINGTON. September L.
Forecast for Saturday:
For Virginia &C nerally . faii
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02

CONCLUDED ON SIXTH PACED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02

General Hippolyte Sebert, retired, OF
the Marine Artillery, preceded his ies-
tip1ony by saying he ala not lhihA Re
o,'aht IN withhold the evidence he was
able 20 give. as ne felt it would contr-
hute 10 the reparation Of a judicial error.
The General then criticised the bordere'u
from a professional standpoint POINTING
ont that the writer must have been
t1,,-classed man. negotiating directly
Win correspondent on whose dole ne
was dependent. He said he was probably ,,,,Il.'
an officer, but certainly not an at.ii..y
otficer adding that this was proved by the
ernlovment of expressions an artiliery-
man could not have used.
The witness gave number of Instances
showing the dense ignorance displayed IN
gunnery technicolities by the writer OF
the bordereau. and. amid profound silence,
General sebert declared that his study
Of the case had led him to the conVic-
ton that the bordereau couid NOT nave
CONCLUDED ON SIXTH PAGE) -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-02

Mean temperature ............."..~. Z
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-28
con,pliu,. n,nry 10 ch,ct Ktzcr.

y recent number Of the Bradford, Pa,
Sunday Herald contains this compli-
meniary reference to the cx-organizer
Of the Fourth District, prominent
member of No. 20, now serving as chief
of police Of Norfolk. Va:
Aproros Of the young men of this
generation who are making their pres
encc felt in religious. political. business.
labor and socia! circles. take this
time method and pleasure of bringing
to the memory Of his sincere Bradford
friends the name Of Hon Charles G..
Ni2er The present head of the Norfolk.
Va efficient police department. who is
aiSo an nonored cN-aSsemblVman from
me same city. s well rs being one OF
the creates, labor leaders the SOUTH
iand has ever known. Judging from his
spotless and unsuilied record of the
past SIX years before the people of his
grand old state there is NJ light in
NlrSinias chandelier Of worthy and in
telhEent young men that shines more
brilliantly than that Of its thriving
seaports chief of police. In the cham
Der Of his Commonwealth's Senate Mr..
kizers eloquent oratory has many
times formed the Foundation stones for
me enactment Of laws which have ten
fold enhanced the conditions Of the
masses ana elevated the educational
standards of the state which has given
- us Washington. Clay. Henry and
Lee; and on The platforms in trades
assembly halls his ringing. logical por
trayalS of organize ton as the only ave
nue. over which the laboring men. both
skilled and unskilled could pursue their
course to higher scale Of wages and
happy homes. has given him the en-
Nious title of Tie peoples chnmpion
ana occnsioued very favorable comment
from the press all over America. Mr.
l>i2er is a charter member OF Lynch
burg, Va Typographical Union. in
which citv The writer first cultivated
tho giftcd's sentleman's acauaintance
ard friendship. ana that he has prom
isod soon to visit his oil metropolis
brethren VIII be news hat will be re-
caiNet with senuiue delight