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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
MAJOR cRockER's ACCEPTANCE
The Bar Of Portsmouth Receives 1t
With EXPRESSIONS of Pleasure.

The Bar Of Portsmouth Receives 1t
With Expressions of Pleasure.
The Bar of Portsmouth temporarily
organized for the purpose OF recon-
mending n candidate for the judgeship
of the Court of Hastings, met yester-
day pursuant to adjournment to hear
whether or not the choice of the bar,
which fell upon Major Croclser. would
be acceptable to that gentleman.
Mr.. Norman Cassell presided and MIR.
Louis G. Phillips acted as secretary.
After the meeting had been called to
order the acceptance of Major Croker
was read, couched in the following lam
guage:
Norman Cassell, Esq. Chairman:
My Dear Friend-I have determined
to accept the nomination for the judge
snip of the Court of Hastings of this
city. so kindly and with such manifest
good feeling rendered to me by the
bar of Portsmouth. II is very crafty
ing to me that the acceptance Of the
nomination has been made a most
pleasant duty by many flattering evil
aences of Its approval which have come
to me from every quarter. Please
communicate my determination to the
par and reassure them of my profound
apDreciatton of the honor they have
done me. and of the manner of their
doing 1t. Should it be the pleasure of
~ A<Sso iSitiluie, III SOulOlIu!ly WIFI
their recommendation, 10 confer on me
this high Office, l shall receive it as n
sacred trust. and 1 will, to my utmost
endeavor, faithfully discharge its du-
ties without fear or favor.
Truly yours,
j. f. CROKER.
The members OF the bar expressed
themselves as being very highly pleased
with the action of Major Crocker, and
the secretary was requested 10 notify
that gentleman of the receipt of his
letter of acceptance, and pledging the
continued confidence and high esteem
of thehar.
~ letter was read from Judge w. N.
Portlock. which congratulated Major
Crocker upon his nomination.
committee was appointed through
a motion made by Captain r. c. Mar
snail. to present the nomination to Ma
1or Croker for the judgeship to the
Bar Association Of Norfolk and Ports
mouth, and the member and Senator
from this city, asking their co-opera-
ton.
On motion OF Mr.. c. r. Edwards n
committee of five. to be known as an
executive committee. was appointed
the committee to have FULL power to
conduct the canvass and to do every
thing necessary to secure the election
OF Major Crocker by the Legislature.
The chair appointed on the committee
Messrs. ]. w. Happier, chairman; r. Z.
Marshall. r. c. Barlow, L. G. Phillips
and Judge L. r. Watts.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
FOURTH QUARTERLY
FERENCE
CON-

The last quarterly conference y, tbo
year or Owens Memorial Church va
held Friday night Considerable b,,s;,
ness OF the church was transacted and
all the old Board OF Stewards were re-.
elected. Mr. Henry Dray ana Charles
Murphy were added to the number.
MT. c. II. Herbert was elected ra-
cording steward and Mr.. .Joscnb ouon.
financial steward.
a resolution was passed unanimous.
~ asking that Rev. Mr. Wateriield ho
returned TO the church. Rcv NJ
Walden. the presiding elder. was prns.
ent, and promised to do all that he
could to have him returned.
me resolution further stated that
Snouio conference see fit to remove Mr..
Waterfeld they ask tina: a younr octir,
man be sent in his place.
The meeting then adjourned to Mon.
day. the 18th. at D. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
HAPPENINGS AT THE FAIR.

Monday evening Mir. w. D. Crowell,
whose splendid baritone voice is well
known here, will entertain the visitors
to the fair with some choice music, in
Guiding some of the latest and most
popular coon songs" Mr.. Crowell will
probably be assisted by other talent.
Magnolia Camp No. 4, Woodmen Of the
World, and the Annex Hose Company
of Norfolk county will be present and
the occasion is looked forward TO with
pleasant anticipations. The knights of
Columbus badge contest is coming to
the front during the coming week. and
the friends Of the candidates are work
ing hard. The fair will probably close
about the middle of the week and the
closing nights will be marked with
great activity as Il large number of
useful articles will be disposed of.
Housekeepers and others will find much
10 interest them in Il visit to the fair
Tuesday evening the Berkeley fire lad
dies will attend. Mr.. Arthur Alexander
sang number of choice selections,
much to the enjoyment OF those pres
ent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
the unsightly looking old house, one
Of the center Of the east end of High

the unsightly looking old house, one
of the center Of the east end of High
street.
4 1t was rumored on the streets last
night that there would be big sus-
pension in the yard Monday night on
account OF the scarcity OF money.
Two gentlemen came down the Sea-
board Air Line last night with string
Of 100 cartridges each.
A statue of st. Paul Qife size) has
been placed over the front entrance Of
st. Paul's Catholic Church
Attention is called to advertisement
of a. ]. Philips, in which he tells you
that his immense stock Of goods must
20 In order to make room for improve
ments. For three hours Monday Won
derful bargains will be offered.
Mr.. Willie Langhorne was painfully
hurt about the shoulders In the first
half of the football game in Williams
burg yesterday. He did not take part
in the second half. 5t5
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
PRESIDENT JAS. o.coNNELL.
He Makes a Splendid Address to the
Machinists Of This City.


Portsmouth Lodge No AL and Nor
folk No. IL. 1. a. of NJ, held a public
meeting at Rosenbaum's Hall last
night.The meeting was called to order
ut O'Clock by Mr.. d. J. Reardon, who
announced the following features of the
program for the evening In the order
named:
instrumental observation-disclosures. Moul-
ton, Shieman and Ntzhugh,.
Virginia State Federation Of Labor
j. II. Casey. president.
Song-Mr. l.. c. Moulton.
Central Labor Union of Southeastern
Virginia-L.. V. Curtis. president
instrumental observation-disclosures Moul-
ton, Shieman and Ntzhugh,.
Recitation, "Gladiator"-Mr. Warren
Wormsley.
Central Labor Union of Newport
News. Fa--W. ]. Herman, secretary
No. 1877, 1. a. of NJ. Newport News.
After which came the address of the
evening by Mr.. James O'Connell, in
ternational president of the l. 4. of NJ
Mr.. O'Connell spoke for one hour and
forty minutes, and handled his subjcc,
In n mastery manner, showing by
facts, figures and 4 thoroughly strong
argument what organized labor is do
ing in this country and Europe. a ban
quot followed at lIlks' Hall.
MIR. O'Connell will leave this city
this morning for Newport News, where
he will address n public meeting at 2:3C
o'clock.
He speaks in Richmond Monday night
at the eleventh anniversary of Rich
mond Lodge No. 103.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
THE LITTLE HussAR."

The inspiring music of this most
beautiful opera is creating an ardent
desire among our music loving citizens
for its presentation. The scene Is laid
in Austria and opens in the school
room of F'raulein Goosepiel, which
character is ably sustained by Miss
Worth, Of North Carolina, whose sense
OF decorum is con tlnuaIIy being shock
ed by the rollicking fun loving lessee
who is eventually disguised as the Lit
tie Hussar, and captures the heart of
the Ffaulein. 1t would have been an i'm
possibility to have secured one so
thoroughly adapted to the part as Miss
Elizabeth Fiji, whose winning manner,
grace of movement and sympathetic
voice appeals directly TO the audience
and holds them spellbound, so thorough
Is her conception of the part assumed
me tout ensemble of this opera is mag
hihcently sustained, and Mrs. Ship is
10 De congratulated in the happy Sc
lection OF her cast. There will be n cast
rehearsal Monday at S u. M.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
WANTS TO KILL SOME ONE.

There is colorcd man who lives In
thit' city named Henry Hicks, whose
NINA frequently becomes dcmented.
ana during these spells he is dangerous.
rriaay lie stood on the corner of South
and Dillingham; streets and halloood to
the top of his voice: Il want to. die:
VINO wants to die with meg" Finding
no one anxious to accommodate him
ne went out on the suburbs. picked ND
an axe and wanted to kill q woman.
ne was arrested and was committed to
the county jail. He has had several
commissions held on him. but he man.
ages 10 get out Confinement seems to
Dring him to his senses. and when the
time for commission to be held ar
rivcs he is all right. He is dangerous
to he allowed to run at large. and
something should be done with him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
LATEST NAVAL NEWS.

Lieutenant r. Spear and Lieutenant
f. ID. Read. promoted
Lieutenant Il. Thesis detached from
the Bureau of Equipment and ordered
to the Asiatc station.
Lieutenant II. w. Jones. detached
from the Bureau OF Equipment and
granted one months leave.
Lieutenant Commander u. r. Harris.
detached from the Chicago and ordered
to the Monongahela.
Lieutenant Commander w. E. Low.
detached from tht Monongahela and
| ordered to the Chicago.
Lieutenant +. c. Bowers. detached
from the Equipment Bureau and or
dered to the Texas
Commander G. Blocklinger. detached
from duty at the branch hydrographic
office, Chicago.
Lieutenant G. Z. Glenn, ordered to
duty Mt Chicago
from the Chicago and ordered home TO
| await orders
Lieutenant +. M. Bennett detached
from the Equipment Bureau and ar.
dered to the Chicago.
Lieutenant NJ. Bevington, detached
from the Equipment Bureau and or
dered to the New York.
Naval Cadet T.. ]. Sadler. det,ob.5
Scindia. 'ie
Lieutenant r. w. Wells and I,ieutcn-
ant Commander ]. II. Sears. ordered
to the Chicago 80 GU
Rear Admiral Schley detached as
president of the Naval Retiring BOARD
and ordered to the Chicago as com
mander-ln-chief of the Aslatic station.
Lieutenant W. c. Herbert, q tssseii hid
from the Ranger and ordered to tho
| Scindia. '"c
Lieutenant Fl. G. Leoaold. detached
from the Brutus to theScindia.
Rear Admiral ]. \. Howell ordered
10 duty as president of the Naval Re.
firing Board at Washington.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
FOR CONFEDERATE WIDOWS

Stonewall Camp, Confederate yete-
rams has appointed a special commit
tee to solicit funds for the purpose of
making the usual Christmas donations
to the widows and poor OF the camp.
Comrade Joshua DENLY will receive
nj! contributions, and he urges all to be
ms liberal as possible. the circular be-
Ing issued containing language almost
as expressive as that of Mr.. DENLY
that saying: I'VE feel sure shat no ono
who Is able, will fail to contributn
something, however small, to an object
so near the hearts OF the people as
this"
The committee Is composed of Messrs.
>, r. Croclter. Joshua DENLY, II. F..
Butt, Jr., j. l.. Bilisoly, c. w. Walker.
Jchn IL. Hume and Willis 4. Jenkins.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
Two Railroad Companies Transact
Business OF Importance Here


Yesterday in the general office build
ing of the Seaboard Air Line in this
city two railroad companies. the Sea-
board & Roanoke and Tar River road,
held annual meetings. Mr.. r. c. Hoff-
man presided, with Mr.. ]. II. Sharp as
secretary OF the Roanoke and Tar
River road, and Judge L. r. Watts and
w. W. Cha m berain occupying the re-
spective positions in the meeting of
stockholders of the Seaboard and Roam
oke Company.
OF the latter company reports we're
received, and Mr.. John Shelton Will
linms was elected president, with the
following board of directors: r. c.
Hoffman. Charles Channery, j. w.
Middendorf, Charles Z. Johnson, John
Gill (of R.) and James II. Dooley.
The Roanoke and Tar River road
stockholders failed to name Il pres-
dent, but the following board of di-
rectors We're named: r. c.. Hoffman. ].
w. Mlddendorf, John Shelton Williams,
F.. St. John. j. II. Dooley, L r. Watts
and E. r. Williams
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
MEATH THE NIIsTIETOn

The following issued to the friends of
Mr.. Charles II. Culpepper. popular
young man of this city and son of Mr..
r. c. Culpepper explains itself, and is
only the forerunner, of many to fol-
low, of like nature between this and
the birth Of n new year:
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Cox request the
honor of your presence at the marriage
or their daughter, Florence Eta, to
Mr.. Charles Fl. CulpepDer. on Wednes.
day afternoon. November the twenty
second. eighteen hundred and ninety
nine. Mt half after four o'clock. Berkeley
Avenue Baptist Church. Berkeley, Vir-
ginia. At home after December fourth
20 Dinwiddie street, Portsmouth, Vir-
ginia."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
BATTLE OF THE CHIEFS.

One Of the features of the fair In
Portsmouth in aid of st. Paul's Church
that Is attracting more than usual in
terest and attention, is the contest for
handsome gold badge between Chief
kizer, OF the NorfoMl Police -,on,rt-
ment. and Chief lyman. of this CITY.
Inc lady managers are very much
pleased to have two such popular
champions Ditted against each other in
friendly contest, and n battle royal is
anticipated. The friends of both con-
testants have taken their coats off and
close and exciting run Is assured.
me DOCKS Will remain open until No
Vember 10Th in order that every one
may have n chance to register a vote
Tor his favorite chicftnin.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
LEFT HIS BASKET AND CORN.

Yesterday morning somewhere about
l o'clock man visited the premises of
Mr.. John r. Bassett. 1000 Chestnut
street and thereby hangs tale.
Mr.. Bassett has there a magnificent
hog weighing about $50 pounds, and
Mr.. Bassett takes especial pride in car
ing for it. He was awakened ut the
time mentioned above by the hog
squealng. and, arising, he was just ir
time to see man scale the fence and
dust down the road.
OF course. investigation was in order
and n country basket with about a
dozen ears of corn in it was found
near the hog pen. The theory advanc,
cd is that the man intended to enticc
the object of his visit away with the
corn. as it was in evidence that he
had already given Mr.. Porker a taste
of It.
Mr. Bassett desires the man to call
Tor his basket, as it is of no service
to him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
DIED,

NELMS.-At the residence of her son-tn-
Law. John II. Hall. No. 500 Washington
FRIDAY, NovemHer io,h aissoa Mrs SO E z; NJ
G. NlSLMS. relict OF late John T Nelms.
aged Us years and months
The funeral services from the residence
THIS Sunday AFTERNOON mt
O'Clock. Friends and acquaintance in
Sitcd to attend. Intermcnt in Cedar
Grove.
GAI-LAG II ER.-At the residence OF her
parents. Oil Second street. Portsmouth.
Va November IL. 1859, al 1885 a M,
MARClANNA, infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. p: r. Gallagher, aged years.
Funeral THIS Sunday MORNING at
o'clock. Private
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
MUSICAL. AND LIrERARY.

~ grand musical and literary entertain
ment under the direction of Mr.. Jas.
Cuthriell will be given at Wright Me-
mortal Church Monday night, Novcm-
Der 18Th. 1890, at 8 o'clock A splendid
program has been arranged, and some
of the best talent in this section will
participate, including piano, violin. cor
net clarinet, mandolin and guitar
music. The nominal charge of 81 cents
for adults and 10 cents for children will
admit you. After the entertainment
the Sunday School Workers will serve
refreshments.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
OFF FOR THE PENITENrIAny

Mr.. Charles Birding. a guard from
Inc penitentiary. arrived here yester-
uay morning and left in the afternoon
with Owen Miller. who was convicted
AT me last term OF the County Cour,
OF shooting. and was given one year
in the penitentary
Z. Reed. three years. for n criminal
assault.
ing.
Parker Ward, one year, for house
re also carried four men from Nor
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
PARK VIEW ROsERuDs

The regular monthly meeting of the
rark View Rosebud Society will be
held this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The
following program viii be rendered:
Recitation-Miss Edna Outten.
Solo-Miss Neddie Sanford.
Rccitation-Little Fannie Fleming.
Dret-Misses S. IIudgins and Mary
Dodson.
Address-Rev. w. r.. Proctor.
Reci,ation-Miss Gilbert
Selection-Choip.>
RecitationMi Annie Cherry.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
EVENTS TOMORROW

PORTSMOUTH Hook and Ladder Vol
unteer Firemcn.
Grimes Battery, Virginia Volunteers
MT. Horeb Royal Arch Chapter No
H., a. II. and 4. NJ
portsmouth conciave No. %. X. Of D.
Portsmouth Lodge No. I6. X q; p
Tidcwater Lodge No. &C. 7. o n II
Rcurd of Health. Counci, Chamhcr
Portsmouth Lodge No. So. b. p q T.
Benevolent Christian Union. Choritv
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
FOURTH STREET sUNnEAMs.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Fourth Street Baptist Sunbeam Society
will take place this afternoon at 1870
o'clock. The following program has
been arranged for the occasion.
Address-Rcv, l.. r. Christie OF Spur
geon Memorial Baptist Church, Bram-
bleton.
Recitatlon--Mlss Carrie Cumming.
The public Is respectfully Invited.
Prayer meeting at 2;a0 o'clook.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
MAYORS COURT.

Clarence Shepherd. drunk and dlsor-
derby; fined S. and costs.
Annie Hendricks. drunk and dsor-
derby; fined So and costs.
James Jenkins. driving wagon on
the sidewalk; fined 81 and costs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
Mrs. Irene n. Etheredge and Miss
HAD HIS WRIST FRACTURED.

Yesterday afternoon two young men.
named Thompson and Duffee. met on
Crawford street Some words ensued
and scunle took place. In the scuflie
DufIie struck Thompson with such
force that he broke his wrist II was
dressed by Mr. Ralph Bendall, pro-
fessional nurse.
Thompson and Duffee both were dis
figured pretty badly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
(Con1municatcd.)
MEMS MEETING PARK Avrv1,r
BAPTIST CHIIp(,t1 y

At p. m. to-day Rev. p. G. T2lso,,
VIII give an address t0>s,nn on,,. avn
men are urged to bring their frionaH MAJ
with them. The subject will no "s:, rw:'
ing and Reaplng." Much good m,v ~,
low an Invitation. Mr. Elsom t. on
earnest speaker and often thrills he h.,
audience. All Who can should bcor hi,, n'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Wainan's Auxiliary OF the Y NJ. c. a.
Will meet at the Association Tuesday
afternoon ut 4 o'clock. a full attend
nnce 10 desired.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
f'nNiInIuo

Never d'sappoints. Cures all aches
.heaadaclies. La grippe Achcs-Rhcr-
matte Pains. etc. 15c. and 25c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

We Keep every shape OF collars. To,
us sell you your collars. Chas. II, wei
zen Y Go. VS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
A PROFITABLE HOUR EXPECTED

y Grand Missionary Rally at Wright
Memorial NJ. i. Sunday school this aft
ernoon at o'clock.
An interesting program has been pre-
pared. and will be rendered as follows:
instrumental Solo,. Miss Daisy Griffin
Recitation. ......... Miss Ethel Taylor
Solo. Miss Myrtle Pablo
Recitation. Miss Ailene Petit
Solo. Mr.. Harry Butt
Duet..... ......... ................
Mrs. Irene ". Etheredge and Miss
Flo Martin.
An address will also be delivered by
n noted minister of the city. and n
profitable hour is expected. Let every
one attend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

y general meeting of the Stockholders
OF the Roanoke and Tar RIVER Railroad
lc held at the Office of the Company. in
i'ortSnouth. VA, on SATURDAY. Deem
The objects and purposes OF said mcetin;;
are as follows:
LIST. For the purpose of considering the
River Railroad Company with the Ra-
leigh and Castor Ra:lrold Company, ana
also to consider and agree upon the terms
ana cond!t onS upon which the CONSOLE
dation with such-thc Raleigh and Gas
ton Railroad Company-shall he made
2d. And also to consider the sale TO the
Raleigh and Castor Railroad Company of
the property and franchises OF the Roa-
noko and Tar River Railroad Company.
and the terms and conditions of such
sale. -
JOHN IT. SHARP, Secretary.
Portsmouth. Va. Nov. IL. 1899.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
AiI:E INi...

dor SAI.E-THE FINE PROPERTY
II SO5ls and 307 London street Address
Mrs. ~. II: SHULTZ. PSI High street
Pottstown, Pa. n1t9-1ms"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

Nor SALE-LIGHT SET WAGON.
harness good as new. Also n,cr-
chants license; expires April go 1900 500
Lincoln street. noIl-
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-05-20
Sunday School Gems.

Stories of strange and amusing
answers given to examination ques-
lions are frequently told, but we do
not so often see recorded the equally
surprising answers given by children
in Sunday schools, and yet they are
frequently original enough. A teach
er, lately wishing to turn the young
idea toward the mission field, asked
What are good men called who leave
their homes and go to foreign lands
to teach the heathen?" "Prodigal
sons" was the prompt and triumphant
reply. A class of boys when asked,
what were the ten plagues?" answer
ed with more fervor than gallantry,
1.-THE ten virgins, sir"
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-05-20
A GREAT
Runs a Fox to Cover After a Continuous
Chase of Thirty-six Hours.

Runs a Fox to Cover After a Continuous
Chase of Thirty-six Hours.
Breckenridge (Ky.) News: The
greatest fox chase of which there is
any authentic record took place in
the neighborhood Of Long Branch, in
Meade county, last week. Ben Mat
thews, a colored man living at Long
Branch, has a foxhound named Queen.
One evening last week, when the air
was soft, Queen and her companion,
Don, together with Jim Bickerstaff's
"Old MAZE" started for the hills near
by, and were not long absent when
they started a vigorous old fox. By
their vigorous mounting 1t was known
that they had a warm scent and were
on the trail of a fox of fine staying
qualities. For several hours during
the night the residents of that vicin-
ity could hear all three hounds
tonguing together, and then the two
male dogs dropped out of the run,
leaving Queen to keep up the chase
alone. All night long she followed the
trail, and along toward morning she
was Joined by some fresh hounds,
who stayed with her for a few hours,
fell out, rested up and joined in the
chase again at intervals during the
next twenty hours. On the second day
of the chase Will La Oranges "Tige,"
a hound noted for its staying qualities,
Joined her and remained until the
close of the run Queen was on the
run, without rest, the entire thirty
six hours consumed in the chase. She
stopped only when she had run rev.
nard to cover. After she had accom-
plished this she lay down and guard
ed the burrow, and when found by
her owner she was so stiff and sore
that she could not move a limb and
had to be carried to the house. Mat
thews, her owner, thinks she Is the
best foxhound on earth, and would
not trade her for the best horse in
Kentucky.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-05-20
SHE RULES

Mrs. Frances s.. Lee, of Denver, Col,
enjoys the distinguished honor of be-
ing the first woman in America who
presided over a state legislature. Mrs.
Lee acted as speaker of the house of
representatives of Colorado for a whole
day one day last week, and created a
most favorable impression by her cool
headedness and her impartial rulings.
Speaker Smith desired to make an ad-
dress on a measure before the house,
so he called upon Mrs. Lee, one of the
three women members of the assembly
to assume the speakership. Many diff
ferent parliamentary points came up,
but Mrs. Lee proved herself equal to
every emergency. Mrs. Lee is a slight
little woman Of the brunette type, with
a sweet, sympathetic and altogether at
tractive face, A western wag of a poet