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The age-herald., 1900-05-20
CIRCULAR.

Arrangements have been made with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com- pany for special train to transport the Alabama division Confederate Veterans to Louisville Ky.
 The following is the official schedule: Leave Montgomery May 29, 11:30 a. m. Leave Calera May 29, 1:45 p. m. Leave Birmingham May 20, 2:30 p. m. Leave Decatur May 29 5:15 D. m. Leave Athens May %, 5:45 p. m. Arrive Nashville May 29, 9:45 p. m. Leave Nashville May 29, 10:15 D. m. Arrive Louisville May 30, $50 a. m. The major general commanding desires as many of the camps as possible to take this train, so that on arrival at Louisville this division may march in a body to Ala bama headquarters.
 A lunch car will be run through on this train. and will furnish coffee, sandwiches, etc, at very reasonable rates.
 HARVEY E. JONES,
 Adjt.-Gen. and Chief of Staff By Command of
 MAJ.-GEN. HARRISON.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
COTTON MARKET
 WAS INACTIVE Opened Steady With Prices Un- changed and Little Energy. CROP REPORTS STILL GOOD The South Furnished Few Orders and the Room Traders Showed No
 Desire to Make Further
 Changes at Present
CROP REPORTS STILL GOOD

New York, May 19.-The market for cot ton futures opened steady with prices un- changed to two points lower and following the call showed little energy. Subsequent variations were unimportant and at no time did either faction hold material ad- vantage. Influential news was not in evi- dence, leaving the trade dependant upon it's own resources for incentive The En- glish market was in holiday condition, ow- ing to news of the relief of Mafeking Whereas the close was reported steady, the official cable declared business had been suspendd in yiw of the South African news. The crop information was quite in line with that recently received, while the weather was reported about unchanged. Few commission traders had orders at market prices and the room talent" show ed reluctance to make further changes in its market relat tions for the time being Flu rope bought a few lots of the far months early in the session, but sold the summer months in listless way. The south fur nished few orders.
 The market for futures closed quiet with prices one point net higher to two points lower
 Estimated receipts of cotton at the ports today, 5000 bales, against 2,695 actual last week, and 1893 actual last year. This week 25,000 bales against 41,664 actual last week. Today's receipts at New Orleans were 990 bales, against 1858 last year, and at Houston, S14 against 1859 last year.
 New York, May 29.-Spot cotton quiet; middling, SAC; receipts, net, 290; gross 290; sales 267 stock, SO,523.
 Total today Net receipts, 5,794; exports to Great Britain, 30S5; exports to the conti- nent 2,751; stock, 326, 2S5. ya Consoldated Receipts, 5,794; exports to Great Britain, 3,0S5: exports to the conti- nent 2,751; stock, 326, 2S5. tss Total since September 1: Net receipts, g. 275,322; exports to Great Britain, 2OS3, 232; exports to France, GSS, ,752; exports to the continent, 2,503, ,336. @55
 
 New York Cotton Futures h'
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Conee

New York May 19.-Coffee futures opened steady at prices five points lower and ruled more active and generally weak following lower cables. larger receipts at Rio apd Santos small warehouse deliveries and uh- satisfactory spot demand Covering check ed the decline. The undertone was still weak. Closed steady at net unchanged prices to three points decline. Total sales, 5,75O bags, including June, 6.50; October, G. 75; November. 6.75Q6.S0; December, S; March, s7.1o60S.1S.
 Spot Coffee-Rio dull; No. invoice. 7kc. Mild, market quiet; Cordova, 9h@131sc.
 Sugar-Raw firm: fair refining, 13-32c; centrifugal, 96 test, 1S-32c; molasses sugar 3 15-16c. Refined quiet; standard A, S4.95; confectioners A, s495; mould A, s5.40 cut loaf, s5.55; crushed s5.55; powdered, s5.25; granuated, s5.15; cobes, $5.30.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
OTHER GAMES
selma Defeats Rome

Selma, May 19.-(Special.)- .)-Selma and Rome played the last of the series Of four games today at Rome, the series re- sulting in two games each The score to- day was as follows:
 ponoe 3021 11012 0-10 Selma ......... ...'l U VI IA
 Batteries-Davis, Cribbins and Mathews; Smith and Harkns.
 Ardis Smith deserves congratulation Tor his hard work with crippled team Tn Rome. Of four games he caught two and pitched two.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
TO FLORIDA OR CUBA.

If you are contemplating trip to Florida, Cuba or Porto Rico you will find 1t to your interest and advantage to correspond with the undersigned regarding schedules. rates. and sailing dates of steamers. The Plant systcm trains run direct to ports without change or transfer. Address R. L.. Todd. division passenger agent. IS Commerce street. Montgomery. Ala 4
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
COTTON. STOCK AND GRAIN.

All purchases and sales are made direct on the Exchange for which the order is given.
 Correspondents-J. H. Parker Co.,; Mc- Tntvre & Wardwell; Purnell, Hagaman & Co. New York; Fairchild & Hobson, New orleans: Ware & Leland, Chicago.
 References-First National Bank of Bir- mingham; First National Bank of Rome. Ga
 TELEPHONE No. 1145.
 Special attention given to orders over teie- ptene and orders sent, from out Of lhe city. e'1 .stGo J
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ANNUAL SESSION

Imperial Council, Order of the Mystic Shrine, Washington, D. C., May 22-4, 1900.
 For this occasion the Southern Railway will sell tickets to Washington, D. C., and return at the low rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale May 20th, 2lst, 22nd, with final limit May 29th. For fur ther information call on any agent of the sOuthern Railway, or write
 c. E. JACKSON. T. P. A.,
 l-e-to-4-A Birmingham. Ala.
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s2.oo-SLEEPING CAR RATE BIRMING HAM TO MOBILE. VIA MERIDIAN.

For the convenience of its patrons the A. G. s. railroad has arranged for the sale of Pullman space Birmingham to Mobile via Meridian at the regular rate of s2.0o per double berth. Parties leaving Birmingham at 1915 D. m. arrive at Mobile next morning at 7:30L 8-16-tf
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
BONDS
Financial

New York, May 19.-The Commercial Ad- wertiser's London financial cablegram says: The city was seized with Mafeking insanity today and the saturnalia exceeded even that following the relief of Ladysmith. The exchange was swimming in champaign and flag fiourishing, trumpet blowing and patri- otic anthems superseded business, The tone was cheerful but it was almost impossible to obtain prices.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
Special sale of Ladies' Sail- ors, all the new shapes-l9c, 48c and 98c, at Drennen's.

Grand Sacred Concert at East Lake every Sunday af- ternocn, from 3 to 6, by Mem- oli's Concert Band.
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saily Statemels

Galveston-Easy; middling, 9Ac; receipts, 600; stock, 21,S70.
 Mobile-Nominal; middling, 91sc; receipts 10; stock, 6,597 -le Savannah-Nominal; middling 9Ac; sales 2S; receipts, 253 stock 8, ,59I.
 Charleston-Nominal; middling 9Ac stock, 6,423.
 Wilmington-Steady; middling 9Ac; re- ceipts, 36; stock, 1892.
 Norfolk-Nominal; middl:rg, 9Bc; re- ceipts, 1SS; stock, 14,16S
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling, 9Ac: stock, 4,S23.
 Boston-Quiet; middling, 92c; receipts, net. v; gross 177. Philadelphia-Quiet; middling, 10: re- ceipts, 26; stock, 4,964.
 St. Louis-Nominal; middling, g 3-f6; sales 1900; receipts, 635; stock. 447OO.
 Memphis-Quiet; middling. 9Bc; receipts, 355; shipments, 226; stock, 42,419
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Chicago Change

Chicago. Ills, May 19.-Wheat early was firm on the unfavorable weather sold off later in sympathy with the corn weakness but closed steady, July 1sc under yester- day. July corn closed 14@3sc lower, and July oats a shade depressed. At the close hog products were a trifle easier, but steady. In all the pits trade was quiet.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
 Articles lOnened lHirhestI I.nwestl Closing
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Treasury Statemens

Washington, May 19.-Today's statement of the treasury balances in the general fund exclusive of S150,00,0O gold reserve in the division of redemption shows: Available cash balance, 142,424,42O; gold, s7O,S ,755.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
COLLEGE GAMES

New Haven, Conn.,, May l9.-The faie- Princeton freshman ball game was post poned rain.
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Games Postponed
AMERICAN LEAGUE

At Indianapolis-No game; rain. At Detroit-Detroit, 6; Minneapolis, Q. At Buffalo-Chicago, T; Buffalo, 5. At Cleveland-Kansas City 5; Cleve- land, 2.
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Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool, May 19.-Cotton-Spot, limited demand; prices steady; American mid ding, 5h. The sales of the day were B. 900 bales, including 29O0 American. Re- ceipts, 1000 bales, including 300 American. Futures opened and closed steady at the advance.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
LOCAL MARKETS.

Local Cotton Market Good middling. 91sc. Middling, SC. Strict low middling, SAc. Low middling, SEC.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
The Cattle MarketS

Cincinnati, May 19.-Hogs active &.25@ $5.35; cattle strong, s3.5O@$5.35; sheep, steady, $SQ$4.65; lambs, $4.50Q$6.
 Chicago, May 19.-Cattle-Receipts, 200; nominally steady. Natives, good to prime steers, $5@$5.70; poor to medium, $4.25@ $4S0; selected feeders, &.25@$5; mixed stockers, 8. 7561s4; cows, $3Q4.60; heifers, S. 25@$5; canners, $2.50@$3.25; bulls, $3Q$4. 25 calves $4.50@$6.50; Texas fed steers, $40 $515; Texas bulls, $3.2O@$3.65.
 Hogs-Receipts, 29,OO0; active at Friday s close, average shade lower; top, one car, $5. 40; mixed butchers, $5.e5@$5.35; good to choice heavy, s5.2O@s5.40; rough heavy, $5. .O5@$517; light, $5@$5.30; bulk of sales, S5. .25Q$5 S2h.
 Sheep-Receipts, 2,OO0; sheep and lambs, steady. Good to choice wethers, s515@ s535; fair to choice mixed $4.60@$5. .15; western sheep. s515@s5.S5; .yearlings, $525@ s5S0; native lambs, s4.50Qs7.25; western lambs, s6qs7.25; spring lambs lower, s5@ $7.5O.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
Dry Goods

New York, May 19.-Further sales of g. yard brown sheetings for China reported today without change from previous prices
 There is no improvement in the demand from the home trade and spot business is very slow. Heavy rain storms curtailing operations. Brown bleached and coarse colored cottons inactive and in prints sales limited Ginghams firm. American cotton yarns very irregular in price and weak
 Woolen and worsted yarns dull. Print cloths idle and unchanged.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
New orles ns Cotton Market

New Orleans, May 19.-Cotton steady; lower grades revised; sales, 1,60O; ordinary, 13-16; good ordinary, S5-16; low middling, S%; middling, 93-16; good midddling, 9as middling, 9as; middling fair, 95s receipts, go; stock, 143, 632.
 Consolidated statement: Receipts, net, 5,794; exports to Great Britain, 3,0S5; con- tinent, 2,751; stock, 326, 252.
 New Orleans, May 19.-Cotton futures dull May, 9.0649. .0S; June, 9.05d9. or; July 9.O5@9 .06; August, S.6S69; September, SO1@ SOP; October, 7.7297. B; November, 759@ 7,60; December, 7.5Oa7 60; January, 76OQ 7.61; February, 7.62 bid; March 7.62 bid
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H. D. C0THRAN & GO.

Room 10, Alabama National Bank Building.
 Private leased wires to New York. New Orleans and Chicago.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
BASEBALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago Defeats Boston

CntcaSO SOstOu Chicago, May 19.-A couple of passes, some clever base running and half dozen well placed hits won for Chicago in the first four innings. Score:
 R.H.E. Chicago ....z l U U U Roston 1000 00040 0-4 Il 3 Battieries-Taylor and Donahue; Dineen and Clements.
 Games Postponed St. Louis, May 19.-No ball game today; rain.
 Pittsburg, May 19.-No game; rain. Cincinnati, May 19.-No game with Brooklyn; rain.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20

Lowney's famous bon -bons and chocolates fresh today, soc per lb., at Drennen's.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
RefrIQerdtOrS and Ice Boxes

CASH OR CREDIT-We sell half of these goods that arc sold in Birmingham. Why can't we sell you one? We have the best. Every one guaranteed. Lined with material that will last lifetime and never rust Removable ice chambers, sliding shelves. packed with mineral wood, charcoal sheathing and n positively dead air space; ball-bearing rollers. au- tomatie spring doors. The second car this season just in.
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Cash quotations were as follows: Flour quiet; winter patent. s. 6N13 TO- clears. $2.7O @3.20 spring special, $SSO@3 90; patents. $3@3.40 baker. $2@2 40 No. 8 spring wheat. 62@66c; No. 2 red, 72073. No. 3 corn, 37%@ SSc; No yellow, 3S@3SAc No. oats, 23ss@ Ac; No. white 266o27c; No. 3 white, 25@ 26c No. 2 rye, 55c. Fair to coice maltng, S9@42c. No 1 flax seed, s1.SO; No. 1 north western, $1.S0. Prime timothy seed, $2.45. Mess pork, per barrel $1O6O0D11.7 .75. Lard. per 100 pounds. s6.S567.O .O2. Short ribs sides Qoose). $6.556l6.S0 Dry salted shoulders Cboxed) 61s616%c. Short clear sides (boxed), S10@7 20. Whiskey, basis of high wines, H25 Sugars, cut, loaf. $5.93; granulated, $5.37; confectioners' A." $5.33 Clover, con tract grade s7.
 On the produce exchange today, the but ter market was steady; creamery 14ls@ 191sc dairy, 1301S15c. Cheese dull, S1a@9a4c. Eggs, easy, fresh, 10Ac.
 Metal Markets
 New York, May 19-The brokers prices today for lead, 3.S5; copper, $16.75.
The age-herald., 1900-05-20
FOIdinU Bed Sll.45

CASH OR CREDIT-Two cars of these goods on our floor for inspection made of hardwood. splendidly finished fitted with woven wire spring of excellent quality sup ported by two rows spiral springs.
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The Atlanta constitution., 1900-01-01
BRYAN SPEAKS IN TEXAS.
FACES THE LARGEST AUDIENCE
SEEN IN SAN ANTONIO.
Finance, Trusts and Expansion Are
Ably Handled by the
Nebraskan.

San Antonio. Tex. December 29-To the
largest audience that ever faced pub
lie speaker in a hall in this city, Hon.
William J. Bryan tonight made speech
on the issues OF the day. Mr.. Bryan
was introduced by Frank II. Bushick. or
the local democratic committee. Finance.
trusts and expansion were the topics that
Mr.. Bryan discussed. lie stated that
the democratic platform for the coming
campaign would be the Chicago platform
cf 1896 with the addition of such planks
as recent industrial combinations and the
late war necesstated. He spoke al
length on the moF>ey question, but made
no mention of a ratio. his remarks deal
ing principally with the subject of bimet-
allism in general. Speaking of eXpan-
sion. Colonel Bryan said that 1t was clear
ly the duty of this country to establish
a stable government in the Philippines
and then turn the government over TO
the inhabitants of the islands. Mr.. Bry-
an leaves tomorrow for the north, where
he will fill a number of engagements
and then return to Aust.;: 30 spend Inc
remainder of the winter in Texas
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-01-01

to a tight money market as a proof OF
an Insufficient supply of money.
'.Undoubtedly the war In the Transvaal
has had an influence upon our money
market. Anything that disturbs normal
conditions. which turns the currents or
business out Of the course they have been
expected to follow, will affect business.
With trade balances as they are, our
bankers carly in the season ON. had
probably directed their business accord
ingy.
tance of about s., 600, 900 per week to Lon
don from South Africa; but compelled ell q
n reversal of the regular and anticipated
order makes money tight in all centers
until affairs become readjusted to the
new conditions Colorado will produce
more gold In 1900 than all North Ameri-
ca yielded ten years ago ard this con-
tn ent will yield more next year than the
whole world did ten years ago. Cripple
Creek, with Alaska and the klondike. Will
rext wear exceed the Transvaal produc-
tion of 1897 The golden tide though
checked for the moment is not going 70
turn"
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-01-01
THE SILVER BRICK SUIT.
Money Is Needed To Push the Case
to n Decision.

Denver Col. December 24.-Judge A
w Rucker has returned from st. Louis.
where he conferred with a number OF
leading silver men of the country con-
cerning the proposed silver brick suit,
which IS to be carried tnto the supreme
court of the United States. The judge
saws no final plan was adopted. as It IS
necessary to consult with others before
the movement is put under way. lie
found many democrats in sympathy with
the idea, but Mr.. Bryan Is yet to be
heard fICm.
Judging by expressions of prominent
men who came TO 81. Louis ID talk ever
the question" said the judge, "the feel
ing is quite strong for the measure II
was shown that two suits are now pend
ing one from Michigan and tne O-her
from Illinois. IN which perhaps the same
principles are to be decided as IN the case
which has been under discussion L was
invited 10 go 10 Washington ana appear
before the supreme court n those cases
IL is possible that the whole question Tnay
be determined in the opinions IN the cases
now pending. Senator Morgan. OF Ala
hama and George Fred Williams, of
Massachusetts. have volunteered TO assist
I'm the legal fight without compensation,
and others are eager to do The same
thing. it IS necessary, however. TO raise
money for the expense of the suit and
that Is the question to be decided soon. -
Judge Rucker. as president of the
Monetary League. has called a meeting
of the league To be held in this city IIext
Tuesday evening, when the methods OF
procedure will be discussed and olso the
best means of raising money for the
work. The indications are that if a new
case is Instituted IL will not be COM
menced in the name of the state Of Colo
Iado. The ground taken is that cOngf ess
has no right under the constitution to
demcnetiZe either gold or silver. there
fore the act of 1873 is void. Judge Rucker
says he is receiving scores of letters from
all parts of the country indo-sing the
MOI
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-01-01
The New York Democratic
Leader Talks of His
Observations.
FACTIONS TO HARMONIZE
Milwaukee and the Missouri Town
in the Lead-Both Fully Able
To Cope with the Con-
vention Crowd of
1900.

New York. December 27.-Elliott DAN
forth. chairman of the democratic state
committee. returned to New York today
after a trip through he south, during
which he talked with Senator James n.
Jones. chairman of the national commit
tee and most of the chairmen OF the
southern democratic state committees
This afternoon Mr. Danforth gave the
following result of his observations ana
some information about next years
national campaign.
81 found" he said, that the sentiment
was generally In favor of selecting some
western city other than Chicago as tue
place for holding the national convention
The members of the national committee
have n strong feeling against Chicago on
account OF treatment they have received
from the newspapers since they establish
ed Headquarters I'm the city In lS9o. III
looks now as If either Milwaukee or kah-
eas CITY will secure the national conven-
ton Milwaukee seems to be in the leau'
II has an auditorium with seating ca
nacitv of 5000 and the citizens have oifer-
ed TO entertain the delegates Handsomely
81 also discovered that there Is gem
era, feeling in favor Of establishing the
headquarters of the national committee
next year i'm Washington. Senator Jones
favored Washington in 1896. but gave way
TO Mr.. Bryan, who was In favor ct
Chicago.
I'm NV trip through the south 1 OBJ
served one thing which viii be considered
of particular interest I'm New York. name
Il, that none of the leaders seemed dis
posed to insist on free silver as the main
issue of the campaign next year. They
did not say that they had abandoned the
1e "a idea. but they acknowledged that
tho situation had changed since 1896 ana
that the dominant issues next year were
trusts and imperialism. That is TO say,
they are unwilling to repudiate the
Chicago platform, but they see that new
issues Of far-reachlng Importance have
come UP lately and their choice should
no recopnized Even i'm states Ike North
Carolina l found that the antitrust ana
anti-imperiaiism ideas engaged the at
tention of the people more than the free
silver issue In fact, | might sum up my
observations by saying that the senti-
ment of democracy In the south is such
that / am confident there Will be little
trouble IN bringing about union OF the
democracy OF the whole country next
year. =,
..The democratic national convention,
Mr. Darforth added. "wih be held snort
time after the republican convention, ac-
cordsn., to custom. No matter when 1t is
held there is no doubt about the head OF
tha ticket. Everywhere / heard only Mr..
Rrvan's name mentioned. They are not
talking about candidates for vice presi-
dent yet. An eastern man Will prooaoly
be selected"
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CARPENTER ON RETIRED LIST.
General, Well Known In Atlanta,
Teavas the Service.

Washington, December T-General Gil
bert S. Carpenter, who was recently
confirmed as brisad.er general In the reg
ular army, has been placed on the retired
list on his own application after thirty
wears active service. His retirement
leaves two vacancies in the list of Driga-
der generals, and results in promotions
i'm every grade of the line.
The two vacancies in the list OF briga-
der generals will be filled on the reas-
sembling of congress by the promotion
and retirement of several officers who
have distinguished themselves in action
in the recent war. 1t is popularity sup
posed that Generals Macarthur, Wilson,
Lee. Wheeler. Bates. Young, Ludlow and
Wheaton. all of whom hold volunteer
commissions, are to be made brisadier
generals in the regular establishment. and
that all but two of the number Will be
Immediately retired. ,
General Macarthur VIII undoubtedly be
retained in active service, put there Is
less certainty as to the identity of the
other general officer to be retained. The
death of General Lawton left vacancy
I'm the list of major generals or volun-
teers which will be filled by the promo
tion of either General Bates. General
Young or General Wheaton, all OF whom
are on duty in the Philippines. Inc APP
nointment will be made early next week
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JONES DISCUSSES THE ISSUES.
Democratic Leader Is Sanguine OF
Party's Success.

St Paul Minn., December Z6-Sehator
1 X Jones. chairman of the national
democratic committee. eX-Nice President
Adlai Il. Stevenson and General +. Watt
Hardin of Kentucky, We're here TO-DAY
and this afternoon met a large gathering
of the local democratic leaders. Aller
greetings Senator Jones spoke at soIne
length. announcing his views on current
political issues. lie said:
Il believe that all people have right
to govern themselves in their own way
The American people VIII rise up as one
man and condemn the course OF 7he & &Sd-
ministration as criminal aggression. : he
next democratic convention VIII redllrh'
the Chicago platform and nominate Bry-
an. ii will declare against trusts. IL
will declare IN favor of establishing 1fee-
dom everywhere. What our fathers be
doubt about the result. My ldea ABOUT
the Philippines is it Is our duty To re-
sto~e order there and then allow those
people to take a government OF thelt
own and let them manage their own ar
fairs i'm their own way. me government
of the United States should say To tne
Filipinos now that our purpose is the
establishment of peace. we should
treat the Filipinos with me same good
faith as the Cubans. Whether we keep
faith with the Cubans | nave my doubts.
The Beers by their Resistance, are
making votes for us with every rising
and setting of the SUM- Our sympathy
goes out to those poor fellows in a way
that words casnot express.
Ex-Vice President Stevenson and Cen
eral Hardin both spoke along the same
lines, all being optimistic of democratic
success