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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
Mr.. III. T.. Hirshberg to Leave Rich
mOnd.

Mr.. II. F.. Hirshberg. OF this city, who
for a number OF years he'd the positions
Of national chairman Of the Hotel and
Press committees and secretary and trea-
surer Of the Travellers Protective Asso-
citation Of the United States. has been
appointed assistant superintendent Of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company OF
New York. at Nncennes, Ind, and leaves
for that city this evening to assume the
duties Of that position. His family. how
ever. will continue TO reside in this city
for the present al least.
Mr. Hirshberg has rendered his resig-
nation as secretary of the congregation
Kenesath Israel and lakewood Hebrew
Cemetery Association, and the congrega-
ton will meet at an early date to elect
his successor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RArLwA,
Christmas and New-Year Holiday
Rates.

The Norfolk and Western Railway
Company Will sell durins the Christmas
holidays round-trip tickets to and from
all points on It's line at rate OF fare
and third for the round trip; tickets 10
be sold December 22d 10 18th inclusive,
and December Goth 10 January LIST. inciu-
sive, good for return passage until Janu-
airy T. 1890. Fare 10 Norfolk and return.
$50: TO Lynchburg and return. s.. To
students OF schools and colleges, holding
certificates signed by the superintendent,
principals. or presidents thereof. these
tickets will also be sold December 18th 10
FIST. inclusive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
Christmas Holiday Rates via At
iantic-Coast Line.

on account Of the above occasion the
Atlantic-Coast Line will sell tickets be-
tween points on It's lines at rate OF one
and one-third frst-class fares for the
round trip Tickets on sale December %.
%. "A. %; also. December 30 and 81. 1889
ana January /, 1900. with extreme limit
January 4, 1909.
In addition 10 above-named dates, tick
cts will be on sale December 18th 10 list.
inclusive. with final limit January !, 1900,
for teachers and students OF schools and
colleges upon presentation OF certificates
signed by superintendent, principals, or
presidents thereof.
G. :. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
A Visitor from Italy.

signor Raffaele Petucci or Naples,
Italy. who only arrived in this country
December Sd, with a large collection OF
Real Tortoise-Shell Combs, Lorsnettes'
Canoes. Real Corals, and Lava Stone
from Vesuvius, carved only as Italian
artists can, will have his wares on eXhi-
bition and sale at the Meyer store
Foushee and Broad. commencing Monday
January lst.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
MARRIAGES.

BATLEY-MACK.-M Thursday
December %. 1899, In the parlors 0f Rev.
Father McKeefry, MT. GEORGE A..
BAILEY and Miss EVA MACK.
After the ceremony the couple loft on
the 7:45 train for West Grove, Pa. their
future home.
AVBRETT-ARNOLD Married. on the
18th OF December. 1899. az the home " her
uncle Mr.. 4. -. Exall. KATHERINE
WOOTTON AVERETr, OF Richmond. ard
DAVID LAFAYETTE ARNOLD. OF Les
Angeles, Cal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
Our Holiday Sales

were the largest we have ever had, but
we soon filed up again, snd we oner
you pianos In all fancy woods, the very
latest real improvements, TIE lowest
prices for cash or time, and easy pay
ments when desired Some slightly used
upright pianos can be had for bargain
prices. We give our full guarantee win
each one Of them. Call early TO secure
one of these. WALTER Il. MOSES K
co. 1905 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
BELL BOOK AND STATIONERY co.
A Most Attractive store to LterHr'
Folk.

There Is not in Richmond prettler OF
more attractive store than that OF Inc
Bell Book and Stationery Companyt'
which deals In books. writing mater'ais'
and stationery OF all sorts. large corps
OF courteous young gentlemen serve the
customers Of the popular house. when
has done much to stimulate the taste for
literature In this city. The Bell Book ana
Stationery Company sell all the latest
novels text books. etc, TO say notnins
OF works for lawyers and other profes-
slonal men. Indeed. their stock Is wen
calculated TO delight bibliomaniac, no
matter in what direction his literary
tastes may run.
Every woman in town knows this con-
Germ. for it handles the most exquisite
stationery. writing materials, holiday
cards. etc. The store is well worth
visit. even II you have no money 10
spend. and you may rest assured tnat
YOU will be cordially received when you
enter it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
"What n Wonder

Is the greeting when one hears the
Pianola for the first time. II IL wonder
for anything TO play piano like an
artist. and even when operated by a per-
son who never saw one twenty minutes
before. 1t will interest you and your
family. We show them with pleasure
Call and ask TO see and hear them.
WALTER D. MOSES & CO. 1905 Main
street. sole agents for Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

The funeral OF Mrs. w. H. cAl.l.bN-
BERGER. who died NJ her residence
No. 1917 Porter street. saturday eve2ias
az 2i5. win take place AT West-EnH
church MONDAY. January lst al $50 =
NJ Pals-bearers.-Messrs. George Craw-
Cord. William Grocer w u. roler. LOUIS
ogden Frank TURNKEY. w. c. Clements.
Henry Holland. and Peter Cole
baltimore papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
The Virginia Club.

The Board of Governors OF the Virginia
Club held a meeting at the office OF Or.
Virginius Harrison last night. The board
received the report of the House Com
mittee. and relieved that body. A new
committee was. however, appointed. The
remainder OF tho session was taken up
in the transaction OF routine business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
..unmmond" Flowers

for Christmas presents. Blooming Plants,
Carnations, Primroses. Narcissus. Bego-
mas. Orange-Trees. Palms, Ferns. and
Cut-Flowers Of all kinds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

is way down price. Yet If bought at this
low price you need Weather Strips on
your windows and doors 10 keep out cold
winds. snow, rain. and dust. Fifty per
cent. reduction and big stock at
Vaughan's. eC2 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
John &. VILLA ms.

stock Broker. Ills Main street. extends
New-Year's greeting to his friends, and
solicits their continued patronage. in the
purchase and sale Of bonds and stocks on
commission. Fire Insurance placed in
strongest home and foreign companies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
30 below Zero.

Don't wait for II 10 reach this point
Put Weather Strips on your windows and
doors. Try us when you want Window
Glass. etc. We lead in low prices.
VAUGHAN.
COZ east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
II Was Cold Ont There.

The thermometer at the Male Orphan
Asylum at II o'clock last night registered
D degrees above zero. The asylum is
located in one Of the most exposed locali-
ties about the city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
First National Ranl.

TTSI NdIIONdI hunk,
Richmond, Va. December % 1899.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS BANK will
be held AT its banking-house. No. ll0i
east Main street. this city, on TUESDAY,
January 9th, beginning al II O'Clock NJ.
for the election OF directors and such other
business as may be presented.
III. &. BURNETT.
De 23-tJa9lpc Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
skates! skates!

Good Assortment.
A. B. CLARK & SON HARDWARE Co.
1920 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

Teas and conees retaiied at wholesale
prices {. ID. KENNY,
Northwest Broad and Sixth streets;
southeast Main and Seventeenth streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
weather strips,

Door-Checks and Springs.
A. b. CLARK * SON HARDWARE CO.,
1920 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

Buy an excellent Standard Plano. They
always please. WALTER ID. NOSES &
co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

b. A. Blenner, No. $40 north Fifth street
Cphone Sss). sharpens Skates. hollow
ground while you walt. for 2Sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
AWARDED THE
BOWLING ALLEY
OFFERED BY THE MEYER
STORE. WILLIE GILMAN
WAS THE LUCKY BOY.

Herewith We show a photograph .,
willie Gilman. years OF age. n,os.
AR + w. Gilman. the weil-kno"n o99
tering contractor who h'es d.
west Marshall street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

Union Bank OF Richmond.
Richmond, Va, December 81, 1893
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS
BANK viii be held in the First National
Bank building az IL O'clock NJ. on THURS
DAY January II, 1890
J. y. BEASLEY,
de 22-td Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

always have their Skates sharpened. hol-
low ground. AZ BLENNERS. No. 80
north Fifth street Phone SIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

A fine Hardmsn Piano will make home
more comfortable for you. WALTER d.
MOSES & CO. 1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

Use Rob Roy baking Powder.
Guaranteed absolutely pure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
MEETINGS.

II + A ID Q L A RTERS COM
MANDERY OF ST ANDREW, w
No. -. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. x
Richmond Va, December 80. ~
1899. General Orders. Sir
Knights. Attend a stated cOnclave Of the
cOmmandery at its asylum, in the Ma
sonic Temple. MONDAY. January 1st. at
o'clock L. NJ. in citizens dress. Mem
bers of Richmond Commandery. No. 2,
and all transient Sir knights are courte-
ously invited 10 be present.
BY order of the Eminent Commander
T.. ID. HOTCHkISS.
Captain-General
Attest: George c. Jefferson, Recorder
dc ALLIE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

M IA MIC NOTICE-THE
stated communication of HENRI w
co UNION LODGE, No. 1870. will ~
take place at Masonic Han, OH
Twenty-hfth street, on MONDAY EVE
MING. January /, 1900. at 1880 o'clock.
Members of sister lodges and transient
brethren are fraternally invited.
BY order of the WOrshipful Master.
WILLIAM WILSON,
de 3l-1t' Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

Richmond, Va. December 80. 1899.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS of the VIRGINIA
TRUST COMPANY will be held at its
Office. in the city OF Richmond, Va. at
~ o'clock NJ. on TUESDAY, January 10,
1900. JOHN MOkION,
de 21-td Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
The Latest Thing.

The "Oyster Loaf is the latest and
best handiwork Of The modern chef. Ask
Mr.. Leo r. kengla Tor one. al Richmond
Dairy Lunch Room s2l east Broad street.
We are king" say the makers OF
Stenway Pianos and Tho greatest artists
say Amen. and so 81 Is. here are
other good and fine pianos. but only zone
Stenway" We are sole agents. WAL
TER d. MOSES q co. 1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

THE REGULAR AMMAN MEETING
or THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
RICHMOND TRUST AND SAFE De
pOSIT COMPANY will be held at the
company's Offices No. 922 east Main
street, Richmond, va, on WEDNESDAY,
January 10, 1900, at II NJ
III. L. CABELL
de 17-t la 10 In Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

THE MEMBERS OF ..ss...n.,.
FRIENDSHIP LODGE. No. 10, :,H9
/. o. o. T., are requested to sWsSVssS
meet at SmithdeaPs Hall, '|'3ffe>
corner Ninth ana Broad streets, TUES
DAY NIGHT January 2, 1903. at O'Clock
Installation Of officers by Grand Master
W. II. Bailey. Sister lodges invited to
attend
BY order OF the lodge.
JOHN PITT, Secretary.
/. NJ Estes. n. &. de 3l-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
de ut ia 10 in

THE ANNUAL. MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE GERMAN
AMERICAN BANKING AND BUILD
ING COMPANY will be held al the COM
pany's Office on WEDNESDAY, January
10. 1900, at / o'clock +. M.
CHARLES X. WILLIS
de 97-t ia 10 In Secretary and Treasure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

And this ends another pleasant chapter
OF this Christmas season These distribu-
tions OF the Meyer Store being a fixed
feature Of the holiday season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
Good skaters

Guaranteed absolutely pure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
Planters National Z

Planters National BANK.
Richmond. Va, December s, 1893.
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS
BANK win be held az y M. O'Clock on
TUESDAY. January 3. 1900. at the bank
building. RICHARD II. SMITH,
de io-sun. Tu&ThtJa Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
The State Bank Of Virgin

The state Bank Of Virginia,
Richmond. Va, December %. 1899.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS BANK viii
he held in their banking house on WE'D
NESDAY, January 10. 1900, ~ II o'clock
NJ. WILLIAM NJ HILL
de 29-td CASHIER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

The Savings Bank Of Richmond,
Richmond. Va. December q. 1879.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
OF THIS BANK will
he held az the clearinghouse THURS
DAY. January IL. 1900. AT o'clock =. NJ.
JAMES NJ BALL.
aa 2S-td Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

THE ANNUAL. MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF the MERCHAN ~
NATIONAL. BANK OF RICHMOND Wa
be held al their tanking-housc. OH TITS
DAY. the 9th day OF January, 1890. AZ y
o'clock NJ. JOHN II. GLENN
De 10-Sun&Wtd Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
WILLIE GILMAN.

Willie attends Elba School, ana Is III
the fourth primary grade. and Is a resu-
lar visitor of the Sunday school OF ne
church of the Covenant. The whole
neighborhood join in rejoicing at little
whites good luck. The letter is as ioi-
lows:
Dear Santa Claus,--Of course, amt IN
II cause | am a boy. Girls always get
the prizes, but please; dear santa, give
the Bowling Alley TO a boy, and iet 'ha'
NV no uttIs WILLIE GILMAN.
IVY - 'N~' ,,oo,.c old
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
MEETINGS.

CORPORATION MEETING.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE SISTERS OF
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOR IN
DIANS AND COLORED PEOPLE IN
VIRGINIA" will be held at st. Elizabeth's
convent Maud Bucks county. Pennsyi-
yania, on WEDNESDAY,. January 3. 1900.
nj O'Clock H. NJ.
ANNIE L. MCANN.
de io-tJa Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
Use Rob Roy baking Powder.
Rest GRADUATED sugar. sc. Pound.

Guaranteed absolutely pure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
Helen Reed Quartette.
HARP, BANJO, MANDOLIN, and TENOR.
STAR COURSE.
NEW YEARS NIGHT.


" ELtlH MD CI4Al SIItttIo,
Open daily from a. NJ. TO L. Nj.
Admission. 70 cents. Free on Saturdays.
de lS-ly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

dear santa claus: I wish you would
bring me anything you choose for you
are poor this year. don't forget my little
sister gladys. l have sisters and one
mother and father. | have two aunts, one
is a old maid. gladys calls her grandma,
don't forget to bring US all something. L
have some money 10 send you by mama.
ami years old and gladys is years old
so bring us anything YOU choose. Good
bye. Frome your little,
MATTE BEABE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

: THE REGULAR ANNUAL. MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
DISPATCH COMPANY will. be held at
their Office on TUESDAY, tho 9Th day Of
5,nuary 1900 NJ u clock NJ
IL. THEODORE ELLYSoN,
- @-to Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

Dear Sanity: / hope you will come
10 my house. ! want hook and ladder
with wooden ladders, a fire patrol, chat
terbox for 1898, night with Uncle Remus.
As l see you are travelling with an auto
mobile. please send me your RENDERS.
Goodbye, yours truly,
HUNTER BARKSDALE,
Richmond Va.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-01

SAN FRANCISCO, July 3l.-The
First and only National Bank outside
OF the continental boundaries Of the
United States is about to be established
In Honolulu. Colonel Mcfarland. who
was chamberlain to Queen Liliuokalnni
has arrived from the Islands to perfect
the organization of the bank and later
to return with gold coin representing
the stock subscribed for by San Fran
cisco and New York capitalists. A
charter for the bank has already been
procured from the United States gov
eminent by Perry S. Heath, assistant
postmaster general. but Il cannot be
used until Congress places the Hawaii
an islands under the territorial laws Of
this country. In the meantime the new
financial institution will be known rs
the First American Bank. charter for
which has Just been granted by the HH-
wallan government. The corporation is
capitalized at 100000 and one-halt Of
that amount will be in the vaults as re-
qulred by the banking laws Of the Is
land when the bank opens Its doors on
September /.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-01

Special Dispatch to the Intelligencer
CHARLESTON, W. Va, July 31.-A
charter has been issued by the secre-
tary' OF state to the Hicks s. Hoge Dry
Goods Company of Wheeling, with a
subscribed capital of $4,000. oil paid
up: and an authorized capital of $780,
900. The incorporators ore w. b. Hicks,
George Hook, r. l.. Coen. w. L. Smith,
and George d. Maxwell, all Of Wheel
ing.
A charter was also Issued to the Cairo
and Volcano Gas Company, OF Cairo,
Richie county. with n subscribed capi-
tai of $4,000. OF which ten per cent has
been paid up; authorized, $4,000. The
Incorporators nre Henry NJ. Wilson, OF
Franklin, Pa. and others.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-01
BIG PAPER COMPANY.
West Virginia Concern Absorbs Other
Establishments.


Paper, IN. W: The West Virginia
Pulp and Paper Company OF Delaware,
which was recently Incorporated with a
capital stock of 100000 has bought
the stock Of the Morrison & Cass Paper
Company, of Tyrone, Pa, and Of the
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Com
pany, of West Virginia, and after De-
cember next viii operate the plants
now owned by these companies. After
January this newly organized concern
will have daily output OF ITO tons Of
sulphIte and soda pulp and 100 tons of
paper, and so will be the largest manu-.
facturer of book paper In the world.
The officers OF the new company are:
President, William Luke. vice preSl-
dent, Joseph K. Cass: treasurer. John
G. Luke, and secretary, David L. Luke,
The company recently purchased 1oO,-
900 acres OF fine spruce lands in West
Virginia, the wood from which can be
taken to the new mill at CovIngton. Va,
or to the plants now running at Davis
or Piedmont, W. Va. In addition to this
the company has purchased all the pulp
wood on about 100000 acres more, ad-
jacent to the property 1t has bought
outright.
The West Virginia Pulp and Paper
Company is now building a 90 ton sui
phIte plant and two-machine paper
mill to make high grade sulphite and
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-01

spaFiIling repartee have made her the
admired Of ell admirers, while Mrs..
Clarke. OF RorheSteE, thD composer Of
the new and beautlful music Of the
Lexington two-steb .WGItz, has added
new laurels to her music6i Reputation.
Altogether. the guests now here are
a consenlal. II not snqqnvivlal set, who
take their saltwater decorously. and
who read and chat and dance away the
pleasant hours, and only remember in
the solitude Of their chambers that In
the far-on Philippines gallant Ameri-
can soldiers IRE advancing the stand
ard Of American civilization. and pray
that those mysterious isles of an orIen-
tai sea may soon submit to the "beney-
olent assimilation" our executive has
ordained for them, and yield obedience
to the will of the great republic.
Yours truly.
"ocCAsIoNAL.r !
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-01

but you see cannot sell you the medI-
cine.
eyes. I understand she said. I had
hoped to get 1t. I need 1t very much
And then she went quietly and sadly
out Of the store. leaving her heartleSs
prosecutors to follow. jeerIng at her as
they went. The druggist evidently
writhed under the pressure put upon
him, but was obliged to submit.
"The strikers certainly WELD pow
erful weapon when they threaten with
the boycott. It is held over our heads
like a club. and we become tamely
submissive. But is the Spirit of &c no
longer alive in US? Are we completely
subdued? Verify. one of the foremost
clergymen in the city spoke truly when
he said there may be a tyranny of la
Dor unions US well as tyranny of cap
ital. Even so, and the tyranny Of the
labor union is the worse of the two by
far. for while a tyranny OF capital
might make It impossible for US to pur-
chase many desirable things, tyranny
of labor unions would prevent US from
buying even a loaf of bread II we had
the money"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-01

Over the River Growing WaFm-Can-
.ildate Buttons Make Their Appear
ance-Judge AIansAcle's "Broad-
side"
Special Dispatch TO the Intelligeneer
sTEUBENyILLE. o., July n--This
county Is now the storm center OF poll
teal activity the end to be attained
Is ths, scooping In of the delegation from
ibis county to the coming congressional
convention. @
Eor the first time In the history OF the
district buttons have been Issued by a
candidate and Gnl buttons by the thou
sand have been distributed. The man
who did not wear a button on satur-
day, when Buffalo Bill was here. was
the exception.
An of, the candidates are at work and
until the fpaSt week the appearances
were that the delegation would be split
up between the candidates. There haa
been general wish that the Candidates
would arrange matters 50 as to give ons
candidate all the delegates In the con-
yentlon on the theory that a solid
front was the one thing necessary to
success. To. this end J. ]. GIN sent
friends to the other candidates with a
proposition that whoever gets most OF
the delegates should take all OF them.
Messrs. Mansfield and Erskine have
practically refused the proposition
Their failure to accept has caused
general shift to Gill, who is conceded 10
be the strongest man and the chances
are that he will have all the delegates
at the primaries.
one feature of the campaign has
been the pouring of broadside into
what he terms the ring" in signed
letter Judge Mansfield had in a local
paper.
The very latest sensation In poiiti-
cal circles grows out of an action
taken by the Republican county COM
mittee, which may shut Judge ]. a
Mansfield, one OF the candidates out
OF the race altogether. The committee
is friendly, to Gill and they passed a
resolution requiring any who are can
dIdates to whack up back assessments
before their name goes on the ticket.
Judge Mansfield has been holding the
office of common pleas judge, and he
has failed to pay committee assess
ments for two years. hence this action
putting the clamps on him at a time
when he is a real candidate. Under the
rule Of the committee office holders are
assessed the years they are not on the
ticket as well as when they are on.
Editor s. C. Peppard, OF scio. is an
out and out candidate. His father was
law partner Of Edwin NJ. Stanton.
Peppard gives out that the venerable
Hon. John A. Bingham. of CadIz, who
was In Congress from this district sew.
enteen years and who was United
states minister to Japan, will present
his name to the convention.