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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

1t is stated in Madrid that many
Spanish wish to leave the Philippines
because the instruction is spread
ing" The Spanish must have been
misinformed. Over here we under
stand the war is over.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

The evening English publication an
nounced last night that it was hon
ored" in being designated as mali
eious liar by the Governor of the
State, over his own signature. No
doubt it feels "honored" when any
body notices it, even though it be only
to bestow merited epithet. Some
people are easily satisfied The Gov
ernor's cause for complaint is not an
isolated one. however.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

thereAs connecting link between vice.
immortality, crime and lawlessness
and those in authority charged
with the enforcement OF the law, why
not out with it? Let the people
know what is going on, who is impli-
Gated, the methods employed, and the
result obtained. Many people have
detected an odor of smoke for some
time past. A fire must be shoulder
ing somewhere. Those who have
closely looked into the situation are
probably able to locate the scene of
combustion.
Why not call spade a spade, and
go right at the root of the trouble?
Start at the bottom and work for re-
suits at the top. Let those who allege
wrong-doing and desire reformation
take the public into their confidence,
and present the case in detail and
in circumstance If the case be a good
one, the people will render a verdict
in accordance with the facts, for the
people do right when they know what
they are doing.
Mere assertion, even from the pull
pit, is not sufficient in this matter.
The evidence is the thing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Special to the Register.

SpeCldl 10 the TheSiSleT.
CADIZ, O., April 9.-The L. T. B.
Co.'S No. II. on the Snyder farm. in
North township, is in and shot and
will make a 10-barrel pumper. No. Is,
on the same farm, by the same COM
pany, is drilling.
The we'll near Philadelphia roads,
owned by Scio parties. is reported to
be good for 20 barrels a day. In the
Bowerston field the James Hathaway
well, near but to the west of the Long
we'll is in and reported to be good for
from 40 to so barrels. This makes
three good producers in a new field.
Quite a little scheming has been done
in this section. Several parties have
leased, and sold their leases for large
sums. The outlook is favorable for
a number of line fights which will
make the development very interest
ing.
Southeast of Cadiz Col. Bennett has
completed his test on the A. Clifford
farm and, has small producer. The
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Deb's Date Changed.

The date for the lecture by Eugene
V. Debs on Labor and Liberty has
been changed to the Goth inst The
original date was the 9th. Debs is
to speak here under the auspices of the
Ohio Valley Trades Assembly, and it
is understood that his lecture will be
along the line of the benefits of the
organization.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

The indications are decidedly that
the English are going to have trouble
with the South African natives as well
as with the Beers. The situation is a
precarious one, and one more Boer
success may complicate it wonderful
1x,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
DELEGATE CONVENTIONS.

At a meeting of the Democratic State
Executive Committee of West Virginia,
held at Charleston, on the 18th day of jan
uary, 1860, it was ordered that. the twelve
ginia is entitled in the next Democratic
National Convention (to be held at Kansas
City, Mo- on the 4th Gay of July, 1900, TO
nominate candidates for President and Vice
as follows:
The Democrats in each county in the
State shall appoint at such time and place,
and in such manner as the Democratic EX-
terraine, Delegates to the. Congressional
District Conventions to be held in each of
the founr Congressional Districts of the
State on the
10th Day of May, 1900,
at the following places:
In the First Congressional District, at
Clarksburg, in the County OF Harrison; in
the Second Congressional District. at
Charles Town. in the County of Jefferson
IN the Third Congressional District, at
Charleston. in the County OF Kanawha; in
the Fourth Congressional District at Point
Pleasant, in the County of Mason:
Each of said Congressional District Con-
ventions shall appoint one De.egate-at-
Large, and one alternate therefor ana Two
District Delegates, and two alternates
West Virginia in said National Convention;
The basis of representation in each OF
said Congressional District Conventions
will be one vote for each one hundred
for w. j. Bryan for President, at the No.
vember election of 1895. and each county
is requested to appoint such number OF
Delegates to each Congressional D.strlct
Convention as is equal to the number OIL
votes it may be entitled to by the above
basis of representation.
ADREW EDMlSTON. Chairman.
WILLIAM A. OHLEY. Secretary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

Wheeling gets the District Turner S
Convention. Good enough.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

Philadelphia is evidently no longer
entitled to be called the Quaker City
Out of total of 2S3,S71 families, but
1926 claim to be Quakers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

Herr Krupp has 41,750 men at work
on war materials for nations protesting
deep anxiety for the continuance Of
peace.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
Joe Chamberlain is quoted as saying

Joe Chamberlain is quoted as saying
of the Beers: 81 think we are deal
ing with better fighters, as individuals,
than any regular soldiers of the Con-
tinent. The Beers seem to me to
have both caution and dash" Most
English soldiers will agree with
Joseph.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
MALE HELP WANTED.

wANTED-Two young men to run as news
agents on railroad trains. Must have 5000
cash security. Apply or address UNION
NEWS CO., B. g. o. depot, Wheeling
rph1SaG-da
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
oil is very light in color. The Hender-
son well at Harrisville is dry.
The Oil Markets.

NEW YORK, April s-Standard Oil
stack 540d550.
OIL CITY, Pa. April 9.-Credit balances
s1.6Q Certificates, no bid. Shipments. 49,
SOC barrels; average, S,062 Runs, ll5 SIT
barrels. average e Sc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

From Abraham Lincolns policy to-
ward the negro to William McKinley's
attitude toward Puerto Rico is a long
step.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

There was a decided touch Of white
in the air last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
PUBLIC SALE.

will sell at public auction on wednes-
day, April nth, commencing at 70 A. m.
at No. IS Sixteenth street. one Of the fn-
est selections u furniture that has been
offered for sale in this city FOR years con-
sisting Of parior furniture. fac mirrors.
parlor cabinet china closet. mahogany
writing desk. book case pictures, TWO
Sterling chainiess bicycles. new fine rock
ing chairs. ard chars siiyerware. one lot
of very fine chinaware and bric-a-brac OF
all kinds Parties wishing 70 see the fur
nifure before the day Of sale can do 80 by
calling at any time before day OF sale. for
L viii be open for inspection Monday
morning at ~ o'clock.
Terms-C2sn.
j. C. FiERvEY,
ap7dqer Anctioneer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10

II was surprised at the fine bright hn-
ish the NEW YORK POLISH gives to
brass. copper and zinc. II Is Just what I
wanted. Sold only By
1. EI. LIST,
No 1910 Main Street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED-Agents to handle our line of
installment goods; highest commissions.
payable every Saturday; reference reQuir-
ed. C. f. ADAMS & CO., No. $50 Maket
street ap10et
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
EASTER FLOWERS

- Place your orders now for Easter
Flowers. All orders will be filled in roIa-
ton. l have contracted with large growers
for large shipments OF choice flowers and
plants. which will enable me 10 MI most
any order If placed at once
McLIRE HOUSE FLORAL STORE.
Tel 1SS Store laD5 Marker 81
apSe&da
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-04-10
A CARD OF THANKS.

l desire to take this method OF extending
my heartfelt thanks TO all who manifested
such kindly interest during the illness Of
my late husband, and who performed SO
many friendly acts after his decease
In grateful appreciation,
MRS. FREDERICK HAPPY
Wheeling, April g. 1900 eplOeu
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-17
|AlIDE AANY ARRESTS
All New York Excited Over
Last Nights Riots.
FIFTY PERSONS WOUNDED
Kni' YES and Bottles and Sticks
Freely Used.

New York, Aug. 1s.-Peace was not re-
tier / o'clock this morning. During the
riot it is estimated that 800 police were
on duc : and ambulances from every hos
pi tai Oh l the west side were kept busy.
A poles estimate OF the result puts the
nnmber Of wounded at 80, the number of
arrests 10. The most determined and
desperate hand to hand fight which oc-
Cured du ring the riot was that between
Detective John Kennedy and the negro
Lloyd Lee Lee acted like a mailman
when Ken nedy ordered him to move GA.
Refusing do, he said to Kennedy:
Il know you. You are Thorpes part
ner. havt been laying for you," and at
the same tin lie he slashed Kennedy in the
shoulder, int letting deep wound. Ken
needy pulled ais revolver and fired four
shots One b. Illet went through Lees
Jaw Policemen came running from df-
ferent directions and went in search of
Lee. In the search another nego, David
H Carr, got a terrible beating, and
when he was taken to Bellevue, it was
fractured arm and a battered face. Ken
nedy was taken to the New York hospital
Later he was taken to Bellevue, where
he identified Lee as the a1;sailant. When
Lee saw Kennedy ne shou ted: II am up
a. nd about and you are down. Damn you;
L guess you are down for good. I hope
SOL
Ca.otain Cooley and Kennedy say that
Lee threatened several days ago to "do"
KennA dy, because the latter was Thorpe's
partner.
While Kennedy and Lee were in the
struggle word was sent to Captain Coon
ev that Kennedy had bee n killed This
intensified the excitement among the Ie
serves, who rushed from the station and
charged down the street. In doing so
they encountered mobs of whites at vari-
Gus points. In making an indiscriminate
charge upon the mob negro was dis
covered. He started to run. and the mob
and the reserves, close behind, gave
chase. The negro ran into the Marlbor-
ough hotel and escaped through the office
by the Broadway office into Broadway
and this added to the excitement.
Groups had gathered at various points
along Broadway and were discussing the
riot When they saw the negro corne out
! of the Marlborough the groups quickly
assimilated with the mob and the chase
was continued, until it seemed ass if the
entire disorder and riot has been trans
ferred to Broadway.
New York, Aug. 16.-Al the prisoners
arrested in the riot last night, except
Lee, were arraigned in the west side
court today \ majority were fined $40;
a few were held in bonds to keep the
peace; several were discharged and Carr
was held to await the result of the in
iuries of Officer Kennedy. The mags-
trate stated in advance that all prison.
ers before him should have d fair trial
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-17
BIG WEDDING PRESENT
Mrs. Leeds Going to Paris to See Her
Successor

Chicago, Aug. 16.-The divorce OF VIII
liam Bateman Leeds. who is said 20 have
cheerfulIy given the wife of his youth
s., 100000 to obtain a divorce is an Illus
tration of the progressive man and the
woman who is good, but who never pro-
crosses.
1t Is sixteen years, since, as poor
young man in an obscure Indiana town,
he was married. Leeds lived with his
wife twelve years. A son, Randolph, now
almost forgotten, is with his mother.
Fortune smiled on Leeds. He has been
factor in the tin plate and stel business
for five years. Cleveland is a stel center
and much of his time was spent there.
1t was there four years ago ne met Mel
lie May Stewart Worthngton, a beauty.
and married. However, 1t came ABOUT
there developed an affection between
these two which forced two divorces and
cost Leeds almost p, 100000.
The woman obtained her freedom in
time, but the first Mrs. Leeds, good
woman that she is. would not accept d.
yorce until she saw her husband was ir-
retrievably lost. Then she demanded
terms which only a Croesus could com
ply with. Croesus-like, Leeds, who bad
not lived with her for five years, show
cred the gold at her feet. Inside Of
thirty minutes she stated her case in
court-desertion-and obtained her di-
vorce. George A Trude. her attorney
told the court all questions of alimony
had been settled.
Mrs. Leeds, the first, left Chicago that
evening for the east. She is going TO
Europe with her son. Leeds. and his
Cleveland bride are due in Paris IN Octo-
Der. The forDer wife will be there ard
she is curious to see her successor.
For two years Leeds lived in Chicago.
He was regarded as a bachelor. > few
acquaintance knew that ne was mar
ried and wondered why his wife I'D not
share his success and his fortune. She
lived in seclusion in Indiana. D. the town
where she met him when he was Ioor
and obscure She started him on MS tus-
mess career, and her price for his free
dom shows that she has not lost any OF
her commercial acumen.
Jeanette Irene Leeds is a plain m'ddle
aged woman She viii not speak of her
domestic affairs. she IS now in New
York city with her son, preparing for her
trip to Europe.
Leeds gave TO his bride gifts valued at
500, co. There was a pearl necklace val
ued at SIS oo0. It was made Of 1--we ropes
OF large pearls The wedding .I.g cost
1900 and a diamond necklace cost = g o
An ermine coat cost sI0.ooo. Several paint
ings purchased in Europe for the bride
cost s75.ea The brides trosseau cost,
# il said. $500 On her cape ARD
yachting cap are diamond . ittols-
Leeds and his bride are now enjoying
a honeymoon cruise on his yacht. the
Cetoah- They were married n Cleveland
on August :. and left shortly after for
New York in the brideg.oom's <qTIva Re
car. Upon their arrival ii his city they
boarded the Cetoah. II has not ye: bren
decided where Mr. and Mrs. leeds viii
reside He has lived at the Holland house
for the last few years
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-17
Notice to Property Owners.
(Official.)
Wichita, Kan, A

Wichita, Kan, Aug. is, 1900.
Property owners are hereby notified that
the city council has ordered the follow
ing walks to be constructed:
A 5-foot permanent walk on the west
side of Laura avenue, from Lincoln street
to Kellogg avenue, abutting lots Nos. TO
92 inclusive, Woolmans addition, and
lots Nos. l to 50, inclusive, Miltner's ad-
dition.
A 5-foot permanent walk on the east
side of Main street, from Ninth to
Eleventh dots described by metes and
bounds).
A 4-foot permanent walk on the west
side Of Pattie avenue, from Hunter TO
Kellogg, abutting lots Nos. lbs to 157
(oddl. inclusive.
A 4-foot permanent walk on the south
side of Thirteenth, from Wichita TO Sher-
wood, abutting lots Nos. 1245 and 12i6,
Wichita street, 1245 and 1246 Waco ave-
nue., 1245 and 1916 Jackson avenue, and
1245, dwellings addition.
A 4-foot permanent walk on the south
side of Central avenue, from Main street
to alley west of Water street, abutting
lots Nos. 191 Water and 1871 Main street.
A 5-foot permanent walk on the west
side of Market from Tenth to Thirteenth,
abutting lots Nos. 1893 to 243 (odd). inclu-
sive, and PSI to 295 (oddD. inclusive. Hyde
& Ferrell's addition; Nos. 1902 to 1912
(even), inclusive, also tract 80 feet by 81
feet by 1G2 feet by 50 feet, at southwest
corner Thirteenth and Market, Bush 5
addition.
a 5-foot cinder walk on the west side
of Seneca, Lawrences Seventh addition,
abutting lot No. l. Munnell avenue. on
east side of said lot.
A 5-foot cinder walk on the south side
of Munnell avenue. Lawrence's Seventh
addition, from Seneca to west side OF lot
No. IS, abutting lots Nos. l. 8. 5. I, 9. II,
10, 15
Unless said walks are constructed with
in thirty days from August l3. 1850. the
city Of Wichita will construct same and
the cost, together with a penalty Of 3
per cent, will be charged up against said
lots. AMOS MCLAIN, City Clerk.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-17
HEEP, KANSAS VEEP
For the Highest Type of Your
Rare Genius Is Gone.
JOHN ]. INGALLS, Is DEAD
Passed From Earth Repeating
the Lords Prayer.

East Las Vegas. n. NJ, Aug. 1.-THE
remains Of ex-senator John J. ingalls,,
who died this morning at the Monte
yuma hotel, Las Vegas Hot Springs, were
started for Atchison. Kan. his late
home, this afternoon, accompanied by
Mrs. ingalls, and her youngest son, Shell
field. The body will arrive in Atchison
Friday afternoon and the funeral will be
| held from the old homestead on Sunday
afternoon.
In accordance with a special request OF
Senator Ingalls,, every feature OK the
funeral will be simple. The body Will De
taken from the Ingalls, residence to Trim
ity church Sunday afternoon where Epls-
copal service will be read by Bishop
Millspaugh The interment at Mount
Vernon will be private. No funeral SER
mon will be preached, and there will De
nothing in the nature Of a public dem
onstration.
The direct cause of death was bron-
chitis Senator ingalls, had been grow
ing weaker gradually for some time from
inability to assimilate his food, and there
was also heart complications. He had
been able to sit up last evening, how
ever, and his condition then was consid-
cred slightly better. He had made all
plans to leave for Atchison, where he had
expressed a wish to die, and it was in
tended to start not later than Saturday
next.
Of the senator's last hours Sheffield
Ingalls, said today: Father was taken
suddenly worse a little after O'Clock
last evening. The medical director of the
hotel informed US that my father was
not likely to live until morning. 1 left his
side at midnight and retire dto my room
for a short rest. My mother, whom he
desired not to leave his side, came to
my door about 2 o'clock this morning
and told me that the end was near. Soon
after, he lost consciousness and passed
peacefully away. He talked to us up to
half hour before he died and repeated
the Lords Prayer with my mother some
time before he lost consciousness. His
conduct all through his illness has been
of great fortitude. He was anxious for
the end to come, as he had felt for the
last six months that his life work and
career of usefulness was over"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-17
IRISH CATHOLIC UNION
Bishop MeFaul Makes Suggestions
AhautEztnoIir Children

Trenton, y. :, Aug Ik-At th-s E1orn-
iug's session OF the Thsrty-sscs5nd coz
veu,ion OF the Irish Catholic Bsnevo-
Ieat union. Bishop McFauL o. tAis do
cese. mats an address OF the question
q TIE federation % ths Catholic socse-
ties n this country. Th> es5op zsso re-
ferred 20 the ChTdrcn's Ali so1ety. a
national orazlzztton. which. r. szld took
children from aims hczses aid psAcsd
them n private h3ueE- o1s Esica VAS
rot always careful 70 place Csthos.e cE--d
zen vita Czthollc tzEzilses- Tae Te-ut
cs al thss Bisa9p &cFaul sai1. vas RAT
Casho,fc children II rAs pES1ic fzsf'ts-
tons rev 10 IN izOrzncs o. l-seiGr--zce
10 thel- -ESurz5 -e!irsz- Us AIRES
vas sztAGs.zszcary rsrsive6
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-17
PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS
Judge Sluss Dissents in an Important
Legal Opinion.

San Francisco. Aug. 16-Chief Justice
Reed, in the court Of private land claims
announced the rejection of the Conejos
Grant claim for 100000 acres along the
Rio Grande river in southern Colorado
and upon which the towns of Alamosa,
Monte Vista, and Del Norte are situated
The ruling is based upon the ground
that there is no competent or satisfac-
tory evidence that a grant was made.
A decision was also announced re-
jecting the Juan Joseph Moreno Grant in
Bernaillo county New Mexico.
The chief justice also announced de-
cision by the court, Justice Sluss dis
sentin, confirming the Mesataes Grant, a
claim for one league on the Rio Peruco
in Bernanillo county n. NJ. This confr-
nation gives the claimants all they ask
except any fractional part of their tract
which may be in conflict with the Espritu
Sancto grant
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-17
Notice.
Wichita Kar

Wichita, Kan, Aug. 16, 1900.
Sealed bids Will be received at this
Office until u o'clock m August IS. 1900.
for the construction OF the following
walks Bidders are hereby advised. that
on all walks hereafter constructed under
the supervision Of an inspector they Will
be required TO give a maintenance bond
in double the amount Of contract FOR one
year:
A 5-foot permanent walk on the west
side OF Main street. from Elm TO Ninth.
a 5-foot permanent walk on the east
side OF Main street, from Tenth TO
Eleventh
A 4-foot permanent walk on the east
side Of ST Francis. from Murdoch avenue
80 feet north
A 4-foot permanent walk on the west
side OF Paramount, from Fifteenth 70
Seventeenth
a 5-foot permanent walk on the west
side OF Market, from Orme to Dewey.
a 5-foot permanent walk on the north
side OF Elm. from Main 70 St Francis.
A 5-foot ctnder walk on the west side
q Main. from Harry 10 Skinner.
a 5-soot csneer wax On the west eide
O. Emporia. from Zmmerley one block
south.
A foot cinder walk on the west side
q Dayton. from Seneca 10 Nartins0n-
y 5-foot c.nSer yak On the east side
az Topeka. from Lincoln 20 Zimmsrley.
\ 5-foot clT-isr walk on the west side
Of Hillside. from Douglas 20 Second
AT BIDS must be accompanied BY Ger
tiled check Tor 30 as a guarantees %
good faith walks must be constructed
according 70 speeihosao tons en- &c IN ely
engineers ofslcs Bidders must state
price per square feat for permanent, and
per GaeA5 foot to- rsndsr walks. TIE
mayor and council reserve ire TiEh; 70
resect any o. al BIDS
,7s-st AMOS SgCLATS. City Clerk
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-17
LAWS FOR PRINTERS
speed Contests. by Hand or Machine
TO be PrOhIh ted.

milwaukee,. Wis. Aug. I6-The Inte-na-
tional Typographical Union today voted
10 meet next year a. Birmingham. Ala
The forenoon wss taken 20 n the dis
cussion q a proposed amendment TO the
constitution providing for q censorship
BY the executive council OF al communl-
cations Of union members 70 be printed N
newspapers circulars or pamphlets re-
hectins on the character. private or puo-
lie, % any member o. members OF The
international Typographical Union. Mem
bevs violating this clause shall be susjec7
to trial and fined. suspended or expelled,
on a twc-third vote OF the members
The ohject OF the proposition : TO con-
troll. in a measure. much OF The matter
printed IN labor papers The proposition
was adopted 81 70 =. The laso- editors
were given a hearing ard have promised
70 ignore the legis alton
Other matters acted upon today were
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-17
BLUE AND GRAY UNION
Ex-COnfederate Soldiers at New Or
leans Deprecate 1t.

New Orleans, Aug. 1.-the Confeder-
ate association of the Army of Tennes-
see. which includes a large majority Of
the Confederate veterans in New Orleans.
has protested against General Gordon,
commanding the United Confederate Vet
Grams, attending the Grand Army en-
campment at Chicago. The following
resolution was adopted:
In view of the recent occurrence at
Atlanta, and the utterances there Of the
commander of the G. A. R. this associa-
ton deprecates the so-called union of the
blue and gray and protests against Cen
eral John B. Gordon accepting an invita-
ton to be present at the reunion of the
Grand Army of the Republic in his ca
pacity of commander of the United Con-
federate Veterans"