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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
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LATEST NEWS 0E
THE RAILROADS
Pennsylvania Secures Control Of the
Lehigh Valley.
DEPEW REMAINS CHAIRMAN
Represents the Various Vanderbilt
Interests eaboard's Golden
spike-other Items
of Interest.
DEPEW REMAINS CHAIRMAN

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 22-The
Evening Telegraph to-day publishes the
following:
Announcement is made to-day that the
Pennsylvania Railroad has secured prac-
teal control of the Lehigtl Valley Railroad
by the purchase of &c 600 shares of stock,
through outside parties, in the same man
ner that controlling interest was OBJ
tared in the Baltimore and Ohio, the
Chesapeake and Ohio, and the Norfolk
and Western. The figures given on the
stock purchase is $40. 80 share
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
DEPBW STILL CHAIRMAN.

AT a recent meeting OF the directors of
the Vanderbilt lines, held in New York,
Mr.. w. II. Newman was reelected presi-
dent of the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern; Mr.. H. 3. Ledgood, president
OF the Michigan Southern; and Mr.. w. H.
Canniff, president OF the New York, Chi
cago and ST. Louis Mr.. Chauncey NJ.
Depew was reelected chairman of each
hoard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
RandSinh-s1acor Professor.

ASHLAND, VA, May 22-special.-The
committee of the Board of Trustees of
Randolph-Macon College to nominate a
Professor of Greek to succeed Professor
D. B. Easter resisneD met here to-day
and named Professor T. NJ. Jones. Of
Emory and Henry-a former student at
the college here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
THURSDAY, MAY "a. 1900.

1oSSf
beginning at o'clock P NJ, the follow
ing BLOCKS OF LAND-to-wit:
First a BLOCK OF LAND on the
feet east of pinneen Street, with a front
on BOYD Street of 1922 feet by depth
Of 100 feet to an alley 10 feet wide
Second A BLOCK OF LAND lrlmedl-
ately opposite that mentioned above. pc
ginning 100 feet east OF Dinneen SIIeet;
and fronting on the north SIDE OF bogu
Street 2O5 feet, and running back between
parallel lines about so feet, more or less,
TO Bacon s-Quarter Branch.
ThirC. A BLOCK OF LAND fronting
23S feet 6 inches on the south sloe OF
moore Street. east of Dinneen street, ana
extending back 100 feet to an alley ~
feet wide, being Lots II, is, 10, 20, u, ~
- a. ., 26, 81 and a portion OF Lot IS
in the subdivision of the Clay land
Fourth A BLOCK OF LAND begin
ming on the east line of Spotswood Aye
nue. at its intersection with the west line
of GordonS land, from which point II
runs southwardly along Spotswood Ave
north line of an alley 10 feet wide, thence
along said alley eastwardiy 80 feeI 70
Gordon's line thence northwardly along
Gordon's line to the point of beginning.
This land is triangular IN shape, ana Is
very close to kingan's new abattoir
These properties will be sold as who're
or in suitable subdivisions, as may APP
pear best at the time of sale. and they
present an opportunity for securing sites
for modest homes and also for a nice
specula ton.
TERMS: One-fourth cash, and the resi-
due at six, twelve and eighteen months,
with interest added. and title retained.
S. S. P. PATTESON,
HENRY C. RELY,
Special Commissioners.
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Friday, MAY %, 1900.

at oeoek NJ " s all that No. Lo y a of
80, in the plan Of Fulton and Mount
Marshall and Gillian Streets. fronting
300 feet on the north side of Orleans
Street and running back 10 feet to an
alley in common IL feet wide, and imme-
date thereafter,
Parts Of said two squares, fronting 49,
feet on the south side of Louisiana Street
and running back rs feet to said alley,
and bounded on the east by the west line
of Marshall Street, and Immediately
SQUARE No. SO, bounded by Orleans
Virginia, Marshall and Union Streets.
two former streets, and depth of 10
feet to an alley in common 10 feet wide.
And Immediately thereafter,
Lots Nos. 4, 3 and g. in the plan of
inches on the east side of the Osborn
turnkipe and between Ohio and Orleans
Street, running back at right angles 1o1
feet, and bounded on the south by an
other street % feet wide.
The different pieces of this property
will be sold as whole or in separate
lots. as may seem best at time of sale,
and it is a rare chance that such large
ing section are forced upon the market
at public auction under deed OF trust.
and all parties\ looking for such property
are urged to attend this sale promptly;
the taxes to dav of sale. and the sum OF
81, S9l.25, with interest thereon from jan
uary Il. 1875, and as to the residue, II
any, upon credit at six and twelve
est and secured by a deed OF trust.
H. G. BUCHANAN, Trustee.
But. by consent of the parties in inter
est, it is probable that EXTRA LIB
larAL TERMS will be announced ct time
of sale j. B. ELAN e CO,
nly15 Aucuoneers-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
THE sOUTH's FUTURE.

Mr.. M. V. Richards, of Washington.
editor of the Southern Field a South
ern Railway publication, devoted to the
interests of the South, was visitor at
the local Offices. of the Southern this
morning. Mr.. Richards is very enthusias-
tic over. the wonderful advance recently
made in manufacturing and industrial
fields and predicts most glorious future
for Dixie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
LEGAL NOTICES.

-, l-L-.----- @-~-~---~-~~-~-~---
EXECUTORS NoTlCE.-NoTICE is
hereby given that all parties who are
PHELPS. deceased. viii pay same to
the undersigned. his executors. and all
parties having claims against MS said
estate Will present the same for pay
mert to FRANK E. PHILLIPS and
r n CURB executors OF Chas. E.
Phillips. deceased. northwest corner of
Mosby and Yenable Streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
RAILROAD NOTES.

The title of the Superintendent of Car
Service of the Seaboard Air Line has been
changed to that of Superintendent of
Transportation. The Superintendent of
Transportation will have charge of all
freight and passenger equipment and will
have his headquarters at Portsmouth
Mr.. c. S. Campbell Division Freight
and Passenger Agent of the Atlantic
Coast Line, is in New York. attending the
meeting of the freight representatives Of
the Atlantic Coast Line.
The plumbers and steam-firters are at
work putting in the cheating apparatus
for the Pace Block.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

do certify that the bond required of
the snecial commissioners by the decree
rendered in said cause on the 9th day of
October, $780, has beer, duly given
Given under my hand, as clerk Of the
said court. this 18th day of May. 1900.
mv19 JOHN e. BROADDUS, Clerk
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Business and
Residence Properties
SITUATED, RESPECTIVELY, AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BROAD
AND EIGHTH STREETS,
AND AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF GRACE
AND EIGHTH STREETS.

Bv consent of the heirs of Benaiah
Thomas, deceased and as executor or
DR.. Greed Thomas. ! will sell, by ~ pu na
: WEDNESDAY, MAY %, 1900,
beginning at 5 o'clock 2. NJ, those two
most desirably located, eXtra-larse and
attractive properties-tO-Wlt:
First. That LARGE AND EXTRA De
SIRABLE BUSINESS PROPERTY at
the southwest corner of Broad and Eighth
Streets, fronting &C feet 91a inches, and
running back l36 feet ~ inches to an
alley in common about II feet wide, and
upon which there are three stores front
ing on Broad Street. and three other
brick structures fronting on Eighth
Street
Recent events have demonstrated not
simply the stability of values in this sec
uon of Broad street, but have made man
ifest that centrally-located property like
this is in better demand with every pass
ing years.
Second. IMMEDIAIE ELY AFTER the
sale of the above-mentioned property !
LAND at the northwest corner of Grace
and Eighth Streets, fronting lob feet Sa2
inches, and running, back 100 feet AZ
inches to public alley. Upon this land
are FIVE comforta BILE and substantial brick
dwellings, fronting on Grace Street, and
four brick tenements fronting on Elghth
Street, besides some subsidiary buildings
in rear of the aforementioned. This last
property is well suited for a large struc-
ture, such as church. public hall and
the like, or could pc well utlllzed Tor gen
eral uses by buiIulnES erected on the
Grace-S Street front, as well as others on
Eighth Street all of which would doubt
less command tenants at remunerative
prices These properties may severally be
sold either as a whole or in subdivisions,
as may appear judicious at the time of
sale.
It is seldom that centrally-located prop
critics of such large areas and general
utility is put upon the market. and they
he slighted, especially in view of the fact
that the improvements on the land will
enable one to carry it comfortably until
such time as may suit the buyer to erect
on the property new improvements of
such size and character as the situation
of it justifies.
due at six twelve and eighteen months,
for notes, with interest added. and Sc
cured by a deed of trust, or all cash, at
the option Of the purchaser.
H WYTHE DAVIS,
my17 Exor. of Greed Thomas, decd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
THE GOLDEN SPIKE.

The last spike of the Richmond, Peters
burg and Carolina Railroad will be driven
on June Cd. John Shelton Williams, Jr.
will drive it to its position The spike will
be of gold, and Master Williams will use
silver hammer, bearing the day of the
completion of the road.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
AUcrIos sALEs--Fu,ure pays
In GROWING Fulton,

In execution of certain deed Of trust;
dated January 5. 1899, and duly recordec
in the clerks office of the Henrico County
Court, default having been made in the
debt secured. and being required by the
beneficiary, I will sell. by public auction
on the premises, beginning and continu-
iuS in the order named. on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
BY The Valentine Auction Co.,
No. 612 East Broad Street.

VERY. LARGE AUCTION SALE OF
Furniture, Carpets, Rugs. Drusgets.
Springs, Mattings, RefrigeratorS; Cook
Stoves, Toilet Sets, ETC., ETC., at The6 al
entine Auction Companys wareroom, NO.
612 East Broad Street,
THIS "WEDNESDAY MORNING. MAY
23D,
at 1910 o'clock The entire sale OF tur-
niture good, and must be sold TO MAKE
room for another large consignment of
oN't 49, Z j. 81. VALENTINE.
Manager and Auctloneer, :.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

no 1rIE sTOCKHoLDERS OF THE 3.
F. JOHNSON PUBLISHING CONF
PANY-Take notice that, IN pursuance
af = resolution of the Board of Directors
Of the 3. F. JOHNSON PUBLISHING
CoWPANY. adopted on the 18th day OF
ApriI, 1900, there will be a general
meeting OF the stockholders OF said com
at d.30 P. NJ. at the principal Office of
said company. No. 500 East Main Street,
Richmond. Va. Said meeting is called
for the consideration and determination
of all questions which may be brought
before said meeting.
g. T, JOHNSON.
APPS President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
EXCURSION.
A. p. Y. A.
FyCvITRSIONSTO JAMESTOWN.

ExCURSIONtTO JAMESTOWN.
SATURDAY, MAY Is.
Steamer Pocahontas leaves the wharf
ats A NJ Tickets. 81; children 50 cents.
Parties of ten or more from schools and
colleges with teachers. 80 cents each.
Luncheon served, also ice-creara. cake
and lemonade. at popular prices Music.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

In execution of a decree of the Circuit
her G 1899. in the consolidated causes of
Dinneen vs. Staples and others" First t
National Bank VS. Dinneen and others,
and "McKeon and others VS.. Dinneeh : anu
Others" we will sell, by pubic auction
on the respective premises, on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
PARTNERS ctr NOTICE.

- $1,000
Richmond, Va, May u, 1900.
I HAVE THIS DAY ADMITTED MY
SON, JAMES E. PHILLIPS, Jr-, as a
partner in my misunderstanding Gas
and Steam Fitting, Timing, Ranges,
Furnaces, Stoves and Gas Fixtures, &c.
The concern hereafter will be known
as JAMES z. PHILLIPS & SON.
Thanking my many friends for past
favors and soliciting a continuance OF
the same, yours truly,
JAMES E. PHILLIPS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
A UCTION SALE
n OF THAT
Desirable Residence
No, 5l8 North Fourth ST.

By request of the owners, will sell, by
public auction, on the premises, on
FRIDAY, MAY. %, 1900,
at 5 o'clock P. NJ. that VALUABLE
PROPERTY No. 51S North Fourth
Street, a Substantial Two-Story and
Basement Brick Residence, of . or 10
rooms, in good condition. Fronts 20 1-12
feet on west side of Fourth Street near
Clay, and extends back 116. feet to an
alley l., feet wide. Being centrally To-
Gated in a good neighborhood. is always
in demand by a respectable, reliable class
of tenants. A desirable home for a pur-
chaser wanting to reside in this part of
the city. The property must be sold for
a division.
TERMS: Easy; announced at sale.
JAS H. CRENSHAW,
Auctioneer,
mv2O-td No 1115 East Main Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

WANTED, TWO GOOD BOYS, ABOUT
eighteen years old. FOURQuREAN.
TEMPLE & CO., No. 429 East Broad
Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
FOR RENT.

TO LET, FURNISHED. FROM JULY
1st to October 1st. q finely located
house, one mile from Old Point Com
fort. Seventeen rooms, two baths, hot
and cold water, electric lights and tele-s
phone; shaded grounds, slopins to the
waters edge. Fishing, boating and
bathing. Stable for three horses. sEspe-
cially desirable for horse party.Ad-
dress Box rs, Old Point Comfort. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
HELP wANrED-Ma1e.

WANTED, MEN TO LEARN BARBER
trade New system. Only eight weeks
required Expenses made while learn
ing. $50 monthly guaranteed when
through Write for catalogue and par
ticulars. MOLER'S BARBER SCHOOL,
$50 Canal Street, New York city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

FOR RENT. FOR THE SUMMER
months, a New and Attractive Fur
nished House. beautifully situa ted near
SMITH, University Of Virginia. -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
CHARGED UPON VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE IN THE CITY OF RICH
MOND, VA, FOR SALE
BY AUCTION.

Chancery Court of the city of Richmond,
Va, on the 4th day OF May, 1900, in the
suit of Willis ESors vs.. Willis Le He;a.
tees I shall proceed to sell, at PUBIC
auction, in the audience-room, on the
fifth floor of the Chamber of Commerce
Building, at the corner of Main and Ninth
Streets Richmond. Va,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
hiuEfING5.
h1uEfING5
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Southern Railway Company,
Rlch-1nrh w. MAY L 1910.

Co-~N~~~O~~S~O~-o-o-c >%N|0~@>~~o-~-r----0-N->
Southern Railway Company,
Richmond, Va, May 1. 1900.
NOTICE-A GENERAL MEETING OF
the stockholders OF the Southern Rail-
way Company is hereby called. 10 be
held at the principal office OF The COM
pany, in Richmond, Va, on FRIDAY.
TIine /. 1900. at 10 o'clock y. NJ. for the
transaction of such business as may be
brought before the meeting. including
specifically:
issuing in future under the First Con-
solidated Mortgage Deed of The COM
pany, series OF bonds bearing a rate of
interest less than > per cent
I96 To consider the acceptance. as an
amendment of the charter OF this COM
nanv, of the act OF the General Assem-
bIv of the state OF Virginia, approved
January %, 1900.
BV order of the Board Of Directors.
JOSIAH b HILL.
mv1 Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

The bond required of the special COM
missioner by the above decree has been
Teste: cHAs. O. sAvILLE.
m12 Clerk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
HELP NANTED-.Fenale.

WANTED. A FIRST-CLASs NURSE TO
attend two children; middle-aged pre-
ferred. Must have references. Answer
care of 2. o. Box 24T, city.
WANTED-A YOUNG LADY TYPE
writer; must be accurate and intelligent
with some experience in Office. Ad-
dress 3. A G., care Leader.
AGENTS WANTED.
ooo~o-o-o~-,->o~ ~c~~-c--N~~@~o~>--
LATEST IMPROVED G A OLIN F
lamp; best terms; retails $3.50; polished
brass: beats electricity; cheaper than
kerosene. STANDARD LAMP CO., Chi
cagO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23

BOARDERs WANTED IN AMHERST,
Va nv Mrs L. b DAVIS Fifteen
minutes walk from depot and five from
postoffice Plenty of shade: large We
randas: right in the mountains Write
to Mrs. L. 3. DAVIS, Amherst. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-23
ArrERNoON SESSION.

AFTEENOON SESSlON.
TIE afternoon session was called to
order at 3 O'Clock, and the following
papers were submitted and read:
1.-TWO Hundred Operative Cases-1nsane
Women" by DIR. R. N. Buckle, of Lon
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04
THE REUNION OF VETERANS.
GEN. EVANS HAS ISSUED AN
ORDER IN REGARD To 1T.
Terrell County Camp Will Meet
Next Saturday and Appoint
Delegates.

The confederate veteran camps OF
Georgia are making preparations to
send representatives to the five days
reunion at Louisville, Ky, which be-
gins May Goth. The indications that
have reached the Office Of General
Clement A. Evans, commander of the
Georgia Division United. Confederate
Veterans, in the last few days point
to perhaps the largest attendance Of
veterans from Georgia at the coming
reunion that has ever attended, with
the exception Of the reunion held in
Atlanta.
The people of louisville are making
preparations for the reception OF
great number OF veterans, and it is the
wish Of the officers in this state that
Georgia should have the largest and
best representation there.
General Evans has issued an order
directing the camps in the state TO as
semble and elect delegates and alter
mates to the reunion, ana DrISduG COLL
manders are directed to issue similar
orders in their commands.
The order issued by General Clement
A. Evans is as follows
Headquarters Georgia DIVISION
United Confederate Veterans, Atlanta,
March "A, 1900. General Orders, Sc
ries A. d. 1900. l. Confederate Com
rades, Attention. All preparations for
q magnificent five days repnion at
Louisville, KY, beginning May 3oth,
are in progress, and the commanding
general of this division earnestly urges
every camp to be well represented
Louisville is making liberal provisions
for all who will attend, and we must,
on our part, show our lasting devotion
to that confederate comradeship OF
which we are justly proud. Camp com
manders will therefore, assemble their
camps to elect delegates and alter
mates. and to make such local prepara-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04
ENGLAND APOLOGIES.
Charge That Uoited States Mail Was amp
cred With Seems True.

a New York Journal special from
Washington says: The statement
that England has apologized for the
opening of Consul Macrum's mail at
Pretoria was made by Representative
Berry today, one of the democratic
members of the house foreign affairs
committee. Representative Berry call
ed at the state department to talk over
TIE charges made by Mr.. Macrum' ana
it was during this interview that
Secretary Hay made the statement
that the attention of England had been
called to this violation of international
law and that Lord Salisbury had MADE
an apology to this country. The aPoI-
oey was delivered at the state depart
ment by Lord PauncefOte.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04
AL,GAT0R'S JAWS.
Closed Down on the Woman Performers
Head A narrow Escape.


Head. A narrow Escape.
olga Balbroma is an animal charmel
ina down town museum Of Boston.
One of the acts is TO place her head in
the mouth of an alligator.
The other night the alligator'was not
in as complacent a mood as usual, and
after the woman had stretched his
great jaws wide open in the usual
Manner and still held them with both
hands, she proceeded to place her
head between the shining worries.
This part of the programme was car
ried out in the usual fearless way and
she smiled at the audience. The smile
was of short duration, however, as on
attempting to remove her head from
the monsters mouth there was sud
den movementof the jaws, and Miss
Balbroma's head was caught fast and
held as tightly as if in wise.
Attendants quickly rushed to rescue,
and the Jaws were pried open. The
Young woman was quickly removed to
d hospital, where she is being tgeated
for several severe decorations.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04

are shown on all the fashion plates
III the most lavish manner. The
daintiest and richest effects that have
been created we feel that we have
chosen for our patrons. In alloyers,
valencicnnes, mecl1lin, point We
Mise, chantiIly, torchons, appIiques,
spangle nets, etc.
ParasoIs and Umbrellas.
Just arr.ved-too late for opening
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04
Wash Goods.

The choicest things of this sea
sons product. Don't buy until you
see our stock. Charming styles, ex-
quisite designs and dainty patterns
in taffeta cords, plisses, piques,
lawns, dimities, cotton foulards,
looks like silk, wears better, price
one-ffth. We are running special
value in colored lawns worth Sc for
only Sc yd. Fine colored French or
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04
RICHEST MINE
be World IS Turning Out $4,000 in
Gold Every Day.

80rm00 M.cNUIov, saws n EictOri9
1. courcsoondanr rs,,,rroI fran ~
j Kondise TODAY and was ovbihi,.
TO bin friend, Iarge Golden nnr-
vaioG8 454.4s. w[;cb v,,s +aI,a,
H auIcb ~ Sfn. -%gg[ ,E. ne owns on
tas af 81. .,.'.'. in Tells OF the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04

muslins, piques, log cloth, etc, N
great variety. We are selling an SIC
quality white India lawn for DC yd;
a beautiful white pique worth l21c
to I5c for only &c yd; q nice quail
ity white dimity well worth ! 2ac for
only 68c yd. Extra special One
lot fine sheer India lawns, about QUO
yards, in lengths 4 tol5 yards, most
of them worth 25c, soc and 35c yd,
all to go at sc yard as long as they
last.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04

ing an almost endless variety OF the
celebrated Whiting box papers
cards, tablets, envelopes, Invitations,
and the price we guarantee % save
you fully SO per cent. Fine linen
tablets loc, 3 for 25c. Box iine linen
paper and envelopes selIseverywhefe
for SOC, only l5c. All the high nov
elites in this line always sold for
SOC, our price 25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04

lions as may be necessary. Brigade
commanders willissue orders apprOpri-
ate to their respective brigades. Each
camp commander will send to these
headquarters without delay a list OF
officers for this year, also the number
of members of his camp and a list of
delegates. The press of Georgia, with
tie usual Kindness to the veterans,
will please publish this order.
"CLEMENT A. EVANS,
"Maior General Commanding.
John A. MILLER,
"Adiutant General"
The Terrell county veterans will
meet in Dawson on next Saturday and
appoint delegates to the reunion at
Louisville.
D,,l,ot LpIvac yaioAc and r1yDr StrapS