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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

A WoMAN's AGE.-What do you
think? 1t has been left for man to
discover how to tell a woman's age
And the wicked creatures does it By
the simple, and at first thought, brutal
scheme OF watching what she eats. Not
how, but what, mind you And what
is more, he says his scheme never fails,
provided the fair one hasn't been pre-
pared for his little game. His theory
is that from sweet 16 to 20 the sum TO
tai of a girls happiness is wrapped up
in ice cream; from 20 to 25 she finds
her soul has warnings even beyond ice
cream, and takes to chicken; at % she
begins to outgrow her love for the nice
white meat and degenerates into beef
eater, and after 80 she so far forgets
herself as to become addicted to cheese.
Yes, brave reader, when you see hi r
dsllying with cheese richness, you
needn't doubt she's passed her 80 b
birthday. Great scheme, isn't it?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
The United Irish League

DUBLIN, Jan. 3.-The movement fol
a new land agitation and united Irish
political action goes on apace. John
Dillon, the parliamentary leader Of the
largest of the Irish nationalist divisions,
saws the new United Irish League is
rapidly spreading over the country. Is
design is to start another land War. 1t
will deal with compulsory sale, the
division of grazing lands, and other
questions. Giving decent holdings to
men now living on wretched pieces OF
land, will avert the famine which Ire
land has every FIVE years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
Sir Edmund Monsoon.

PARIS, Jan. 3.-The Figaro says it is
informed that the recall of Sir Edmund
Monson, the British Ambassador, hes
practically been decided upon. The
foreign Office authorities refuse to con-
firm OF deny the report.
LONDON, Jan. 8 The foreign office
states that there is absolutely no truth
IN the Figsro's statement that the re-
call of Sir Edmund Monson, the British
Ambassador, to France, has been de-
cided uDon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
Ferry Boats Collide.

CAMDEN, n. J., Jan. By the mar
rowest of margins the hundreds of pas
sengers 90 two Pennsylvania Railroad
ferry boats, at an early hour to-day, es'
caped death or serious injury. A
collision occurred about 100 yards from
The Philadelphia slip between the ferry
boats Wenonah and Camden, in which
both vessels were badly smashed. Only
one man was hurt and he but slightly
His name was Scott. The accident was
caused by large ice foe which threw
the Camden out OF her course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
A Ouadruple Wedding.

CANAL DOVER, O., Jan. "a re-
markable wedding has just taken place
at the small settlement called Trail, ten
miIes north of here. The four brides
are daughters of prosperous farmer
named james Hochstettler. Their ages
range from eighteen to twenty eight.
The grooms are the four sons of John
Summers and are young fellows OF
good habits and some means. The
ceremony occupied almost an hour, the
same clergyman performing it for all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
HOW,s THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured j
Balls Catarrh Cure
F. j. CHENEY 5; CO., Props, Toledo, @.
We the undersigned, have known + j.
Cheney for the lssi . years, and believe hin
perfectly honorable in all business tsausac
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists To.
ledo, o.
WALDING, KISNAN g. MARVIN, WhoIesa,
Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken informally. sct
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sar
faces of the system. Price 75c. per bot e.
Sold by all druggists. Testimonials, free
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
The PENNSYLVANIA Legislature

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 3.-The two
houses of the legislature met at noon
and organized on the lines laid down
by last nights caucus. Soyder was
elected president of the Senate and
John R. Farr speaker OF the House
The Senate adopted resolution TO adj
journ the session on April Goth, a. d d
also the House. The governors mes
sage was read in both houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

HAzERs WERE FoILED.-The faculty
of Richmond College yesterday evening
had under investigation haziug which
took place at that institution during the
Christmas holidays, but which has just
leaked out. The victim was Mr.. G. \.
Smith. He defended himself against
the wouldbe hszers so vigorously with
an axe that the crowd was forced to
leave him. Smith, who was in his
night shirt when the hazers made the
attack upon him, then left his room and
spent the night in the house OF one of
the professors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
FouI Play Suspected.

BERLIN, Jan. 3.-Professor Hamach,
of the technical school at Darmstadt,
who was visiting his brother here, has
disappeared. He was last seen in the
Thiergarten. a densely wooded park
near the centre Of the city, and is he
lieved to have been murdered. 1t has
been further learned that one of Prof
Hamack's friends who started out with
the professor on the day he disappear
ed, IS also missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
A YOUNG FARMER ARRESTED -

a YOUNG FARMER ARRESTED. -
Joseph Towsden, young farmer of Din.
widdie county, was arrested yesterday
in Manchester on two criminal charges.
one alleging abduction of Miss Eff
Gum, young lady ofthe same county
and the other alleging her betrayal.
The young couple arrived in Man
chester Friday night and stopped with
an uncle of the young lady. The young
man said that ne and the young lady
had been married. The uncle Of the
girl yesterday had Towsden arrested
on the charge of abduction, and later
the young lady swore out another war
rant, charging betrayal. Towsden wss
heard on both charges yesterday by TIA
acting mayor of Manchester, and the
case YVES continued to allow the father
of the lady to reach Manchester from
Din Widdie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
BuCKLTN,s ARNICA sLLyE

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin El-ap.
ions, and positively cures Pies, or no
,ay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Ernest /. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

AMERICA WILL NEED MEN.-The
Paris Temps expresses satisfaction at 3
reported increase in the number of male
children born in America and predicts
that they will be needed to meet the
increased demand for soldiers necessi-
tated by The acquisition of colonial ter
ritorv Tae paper goes on to state thai
the United States cannot hide the fact
that it has said good bye forever to the
idylic era in which it dispensed with S
large standing army and laughed at the
heavy burdens imposed upon the ma
tons OF Europe by their international
situations.
"There is not a democrat, not a
friend OF the principles that regulate
modern society,"" continues the Temps,
who does not deplore bitterly the in
oculation with a spirit of conquest OF
territories and expansion by a democ-
racy that hitherto has been peaceful
and liberal. President Mckinley may
say farewell for free America, to the
era of peace and good will, reforms,
economy, internal progress and self
government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

MAJ. BARRY'5 HOME BURNED
Clifton" the beautiful country hone
of Major R. P. Barry, three miles WEI
of Warrenton, was totally destroyed by
Ere early Sunday night, none OF the
household effects being saved. There
was only partial insurance, and the
loss will be considerable. The ffe
originated in the rear of the house,
from some unknown cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
DIED.

At the residence of her brother, Sunday.
January LIST, at 900 p NJ, BELLA. second
daughter OF the late Elihu and Isabelle stzn-
ton. Funeral from the N. r. Church South
Wednesday st 2:30 p. NJ. FRIENDS ans 81.
quaintances Of the family are respectfully 4-
vited to attend Interment private Nasa-
ington, Baltimore and Philadelphis pap-.s
please copy.
o. Monday, January ., 1899, ANDhEW
J. CARSON. in the 10Th year of his ser
Funeral from his late residence, BIaiGod
House, tomorrow Wednesday,, January !,
at II .. n. Intefment nriYate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

A PROPOSED reduction in the price OF
labor is announced in the whole Pitts
burg coal region, and general strike
of the miners there is threatened. Evil
IDENTIFY the prosperity which is so patent
to the trade reviews,is not visible to The
owners of the Pennsylvania coal mines
or to their thousands of hard working
orop1oUnas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

A FORECAST FOR JANUARY.-The
naval photographic Office has issued
the following forecast for January :
Stormy weather along the trans-Atlan-
tic routes, with frequent westerly end
northwesterly gales. Frequent gales
north OF the thirty fifth parallel, ex-
tending southwark to the thirtieth par
allel, west to the iftieth meridian; oc.
casional gales as far south as latitude
25 degrees north. Northers in the
Gulf of Mexico. Occasional fog along
and to the northward OF the trans-At-
autic rou 5es, longitude AZ degrees 20
minutes west. Ice probable as far
south as Cape Race toward the end of
the month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

4 SOCIAL HIGHwAYMAN.-The ar
rest and conviction in London of Wal
tel Jarvis for burglarzing the room OF
Charles j. Hinmau, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
at the Hotel Cecil. proves to be q SEN
satiopal case. He maintained an ex.
pensive establishment with country
home and horses and ran bank &C.
count. How he did this was mystery
up to the time OF his arrest, as ne had
no visible means of support. Ia the
grab OF well-to- do gentleman, Jarvis
toured the hotels, leaving string OF
robberies in his wake,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE is one
OF the best State papers, and one of the
best newspapers We have. 1t gathers
up ell the news that is worth publish
ing, and gives bold, independent and
intelligent discussion ofall public ques-
tious. 1t is an excellent paper for the
family. 1t is clean and high toned in
its management Leesburg Washing
tonisn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

Littell's Living Age for the last week il
Deeem Der has been received from its pub
lishers It's contents are: The Siberian Bail
gay, The Frost, Constance, Epilogue Thack
eray, Domesticity, Dandy snd Dandizette
Science of Religion, The Federal Troubles II
Germany, The snOg is Coming, Two Polar
Expeditions, Lord Of the Winds, and Books
and Authors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
MONETARY AND G0MNERGIt

NEW YORK. Jan. 3.-The init,.l, prices .u
the stock market this morning were gener.
ally higher and there were sharp advance. p
many of the industIisls. The railway d Z
was generally strong. After the first hall
hour of trading some of the railway stock
receded from the best early figures. There
was no weakness of tone however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
The CONFEDERATE DEAD.-Ggners

Clement A. Evans, of Atlanta, Ga, who
was chairman of the commission sp.
pointed by the governor IN response TO
a resolution adopted by the last legis-
lature, requiring the members TO secure
information as to the location Of the
graves of the Confederate soldiers who
died in northern military prisons, has
sent 8 copy Of their report to Gen
eral Marcus J. Wright, the agent q
the War Department, whose letter to
the adjutant general of Georgia has al
ready been made public. This report
is by no means complete, and it is lack
ing in essential details, because the
work of the commission was hampered
by the lack of a suitable appropriation Of
funds to meet Decessary expenses, butIi
shows that nearly $4,000 Confeders;e
dead are buried in northern States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
Shocking .Barbarity.

PARIS, Jan. 3.-Advices from NADIA
gascar state that an insurrection among
the natives is still fomenting. There
have been numerous outrsges on colo.
nists. many OF whom have been tor
tured and thrown into the rivers to be
eaten by crocodiles. 1t is reported
that woman taken by the natives
was bound to a stake, drenched with
oil and burned to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

Bear Admiral Sampson has recovered from
his recent attack of grip, which seized hIn
while he was in Washington, and has return'
ed to the flagship New Yook. He entertain
ed on board the cruiser to-day his daughter
who is to be married &c. morrow, and party
of her friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
The Markets.

CHICAGO Jan. 3.-The market closed as
follows: Whest-Msy 717ss71A. Com
May 3Sls Is. Osts-May 2Slns25. Pork
May $40 GOalO 81.
GEORGETOWN. Jan. 5.-Wheat 70a76.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

The December number of Putuam's
Historical Magazine contains clever
and attractive "Rbymed Biography of
Martha Washington" by Mary Virginia
AgneW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Hon. Joseph w. Southall, Superin'
tendent of Public Instruction, reports
tha5 the statistics for the school year
closed July 81, 1898, show steady
growth in all departments of public
school work. During the year S,562
schools were conducted and 1858, $40
pupils enrolled. The total amount
expended for the support of the
public schools was 81, S32 ,525, and the
approximate value Of school properly
owned by the school districts was IS,
100000. The superintendent states
that there has been unusual activity IL
she direction of building and improving
school houses, equippiDg them with i'm
proved appliances, etc. The State Pea
body summer normals held in July
and August were well attended, aud,
in the judgment of the State Super
intendent, accomplished good results
in the line OF eacher training. The at
Tendance was as follows: Chariot es
vile, 356; Farmville, lS4; Mt. Jaci.-
son. 39l. Total whie teachers, SAL.
Ha nItJn summer normal, 1877; Viz
giuia Normal aud Collegiate Institute
GUNNER SESSION., I72; Charlottesville,
80 Total colored, 400. Grand total,
white and colored, ,250.
Eight of the fourteen Peabody scholarships
in the Peabody Normal College expired by
limitation at the close Of the college year il
May. and six of these vacancies were filled OF
competitive examination and Two upon the
recommendation OF President Payne. che
examinations were held in connection with
the summer norma!s, and at other prominenl
points for the convenience of applicants.
These scholarships sre valuable prizes, aud
ambitious young men and women WHO arC
seeking special preparation for the teachers
profession are anxious 10 obtain them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

To insure happy New Year keep tie
liver clear and the body vigorous By ls!r z
Dewitt s,.Little Early Bisers, the famous lit
pills for constipation and liver troubles Ed.
gar Warfeld, jr, corner King and PITT sire 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

DR.. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
cures coughs and colds. Don't go to
church or public meeting and disturb
the audience by iucessant coughing but
use this wonderful remedy at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

Don't get scared when your heart troublos
you. Most likely you suffer from indigestion
kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eft.
1t will cure every form of dyspepsia. Edgar
Warfeld, it,, corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
AIexandria Marked. Jan 3.

But little was done in the grain market a..
day, though prices are unchanged since the
recent advance Country Produce, Politry
etc are in demand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

Cordelis Botkin, the convicted muir.
deress of Mrs. John P. DunniDg, is re-
ported as being very ill-on the verge
of brain fAver. Mrs. Botkin's husband
has clos d his ofics in Stockton and
will 90 east to start in business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

Jacob Cole, well Known New York rea
estate dealer, dropped dead before the statue
of Henry Ward Bsecher in Brooklyn City
Hall Park this morning Apoplexy was the
cluse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

The smallest things may exert the great
est influence DeWitts Little Early Risers
are unequslled for overcoming constipation
aud liver troubles Small pill, best pill, safe
pill Edgar Warfeld, jr., corner King and
Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
cures Group. 1t has saved the his Of
many a child. Mothers, keep this
medicine always on hand; it will save
you many restless moments. Price 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
z. N BURKE. Secrft.w

NOTICE. = TO WHOM IT May G. N
IN Germ My wife, Sophia Sm;.
having lett my bed and board without s.
cause or provocstion, hereby notify a Io
sons, whatsoever, that will pay no deo'- o.
her contracting on and after JANUA,l 8
1899. JAMES SMITH.
jan3 st 1874 N. Patrick zee;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

NOTGCE.-The ladies of the COOPER.
~ TIVE CHARITIES COMMITTEES "
meet at iss Burkes Studio, on WED\a''
DAY, January 4, at o'clock p. m b. .'
der of the President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

OFFICE OF THE GEORGE Z. Hull 90,
W Alexandra, Va, January 81, 1889 -
The annual meeting of the stockho.dc-s Of
this company will be held on THURSDAY
January 10, 1899, al the office of the com-
pany, at ~ o'clo k NJ
GEORGE L. HILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03
iaI3 w3W

NOTICE The 3Oth annual meeting o..
~ the stockholders OF the INDEPEN-
DENT MUTUAL FIRE INsURANC Z CON-
PANY, of Fairfax county, Va, will be hold
at the compsny's Office, 1191a south Boyal
street, alexandria, Va on MONDAY, the 9,h
dsy of January, 1899, at 10 O'Clock a IN
jsn3 I'd C. LUKENS, secretarg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

E0R SALE OR RENT-The TWO STORY
A. FRAME DWELLING, 613 south Wash
ington street, now occupied by Mr. C. L.
Fisher. Possession given February 1st.
jsn3 If j. CLINTON SHOOT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-03

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the sto. b.
Il holders of the CAPITA TRUST cJH-
PANY will be held at III s. Fairfax street.
Alexandra, Va, on WEDN ESDAY, January
II, 1899. Polls open from , to 3 p gu.
Books for transfer Of stock close Jauua 3
1899, to January II, inclusive.
CH! S. II. ALLENDEB.
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BOARD AND LODGING.

with board. MRS. BARBER.
THE CRoCKER HOUSE, 1926 THIRD,
cor of p st, Beautiful rooms and board.
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TERRIBLY BEATEN.
Frank Mcdonald Found Uncon.
scious Yesterday Morning

A man named Frank Mcdonald, an
employe of John Hughes, the we'll
known contractor, was found lying in
an unconscious condition on Twenty
fourth street, near O, at an early hour
yesterday morning, and he was still
unconscious last night at the Receiv-
ing Hospital
MeDonald's head was terribly bruised
and swollen, and apparently he had re-
ceived an awful beating. Near by him
lay a broken demijohn, and one of his
shoes had been pulled off and lay close
by.
All efforts to get the injured man to
talk were unayailing. When asked
his name last night he muttered, "Try
it and see" Asked where he lived. his
response was TRY it and see,'' and the
same reply was given to all questions.
The man appeared to have conclusion
of the brain
The probability is that he had an
alteration with some person, that on
a threat of punishment he answered
defiantly TRY it and see,' and was
then knocked unconscious and beaten
with the big demijohn or kicked about
the head
The record-union., 1899-09-25
ATHLETIC CLUB TEAM.
Yesterday Went Down Before the
Vacavi1le Cowboys.

The Sacramento Athletic Club base
ball team of this city went up against
the real thing at Vacaville yesterday,
when the Vacaville team beat them by
a score of 6 to 3.
The Vacavilles played an errorless
game and by good stick work at oppor-
tune times won out. The Athletics
hit the ball hard but were unable to
bunch their hits when punched hits
We're needed. The diamond was very
rough, owing to a circus having lately
pitched their rings on it, and most of
the errors We're caused by the rough
ness Of the grounds. All the runs were
scored early in the game and the Vaca
Valley people were treated to a fine
exhibition of ball playing after the
fourth inning. Fine running catches
by Wiseman, Roberts and Bundag, and
three fast double plays were the feat
ures of the game.
The Sacramento Athletic Club quartet
accompanied the boys and made great
hit by their fine singing. Following is
! a. summary Of the game:
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FROM THE WAR.
Samuel w. Leitch on His Way Back
From Manila.

Samuel Walter Leitch, son of E. NJ.
Leitch of this city, who has seen active
service in the Philippines as a private
of Troop E, Fourth United States Cav
airy, will arrive at San Francisco on
the steamer City of Para, which will be
due in day or two.
Walter Leitch is well and favorably
known in this city, having lived here
all his life. and when he arrives here
he will be given a reception by delega-
tions of Native Sons. Capital City
Wheelmen and the local Signal Corps
Of all of which organizations he was a
member.
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beforehand. Manager Ficks of the
Clunie Opera House is therefore arx-
ious that his patrons will take advant-
age of the opportunity presented. We
would venture to suggest that the Sc
lection be made with consideration for
Madame Modjeska,s mature years and
rather enfeebled powers. She is still
foremost artist, but has not the strength
of voice and the physique of youth 1t
is probable that the majority will pre-
fer to see her in the new play Marie
Antoinette"
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CALLED TO HIS REST.
Death at Pacific Grove of Samuel
e. Darlington.

A telegram from Pacific Grove last
evening brought tidings of the death
of S. e. Darlington, the well-known
printer and senior partner of the firm
of Darlington & Anderson Mr.. Car
rington had been failing in health for
some months. and his demise was not
wholly unexpected.
Deceased was a. native of Norwalk, O.,
and go years of age. For nearly twenty
years he had been resident Of Sacra-
mento, and at one time was Manag-
ing Editor of the Record Union Mr..
Darlington was prominent in church
circles, having long been one of the
trustees of the Congregational Church.
He was also a member of the Sacra-
mento Lecture Association, the Citi-
zens (politicaD Association, etc.
Mr. Darlington leaves wife, daugh-
ter and sister in this city. He was an
upright, conscientious man and good
citizen. The remains will be brought
here tomorrow.
If the pill We're not bitter it would
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Mistake in the Name.

Among the Republican caucus dele
gates named for the Second Ward ap-
pears the name of John H. hatcher.
The gentleman has no middle name
just plain John hatcher. He says he
is not seeking political prominence, but
If he is to be a candidate for delegate
he doesn't wish to be defeated through
the misprinting Of his name.