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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
THE DARK MAN"
In the Cuhahy Case Now Thought to
BE Eddie MCGEE.
interests.


OMAHA, Neb., December 29.-Eddie
MCGEE, alias Burns, alias Ralston,
leader in the Beals kidnapping at Kan
sas City nine years ago, and who serv-
ed term in the penitentiary for the
crime and term in Joliet for another
offense, is now wanted by the police
as "the dark complexioned man" in
tie Cudahy abduction MCGEE is
known to be a friend of Pat Grove.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, December %
MCGEE, alias Burns, had as an accom-
plice in the abduction of Banker Beals'
son woman who passed as his wife.
She as well as MCGEE served a five
years sentence in the Missouri peni-
Tertiary. The real leader of the gang
vas known as Ralston, who claimed to
be a Denver detective. RaIston Sc
cured the 5000 ransome offered for
the return of the child, but never was
RDprehended.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
STEAMSHIP LINES
TO America Proposed in Interest of
Swedish Commerce.

S"euiSn &Omme cree.
STOCKHOLM, December 29.-The
commission for the promotion of
Sweden's foreign commerce proposes
the establishment of regular steamer
lines to the United States and South
Americt, particularly the United
States, whence imports are rapidly
growing. while Swedish exports are
unimportant. Sweden at present re-
ceives American goods chiefly through
London, Hamburg and Antwerp, and
they appear in Swedish statistics as
not from the United States. The
commission proposes bounties for the
two lines to the United States and
South America, and also sets forth that
bountied lines from Sweden to Russia
are desirable.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
BOOZ NEVER
MISSED A MEAL.
ACADEMY RECORDS SHOW HE
WAS SICK But ONE DAY
WHILE THERE.
ABSENT FROM ONE DRILL,
AND ON THAT OCCASION HE WAS
EXCU
Lieut.. Col. Otto L. Helm, Commandant
at the Academy, Narrated to the
Court His Experiences with Cadets
Induiging In HazinG-The Other
Witnesses Examined Yesterday.

WEST POINT, n. Y, December 30.
The investigation of the charges of
brutal hazing arising out of the death
of former Cadet Oscar L. Booz, which
a court of inquiry appointed by the
Secretary of War, has been in progress
with some intermission for the last
two weeks, was concluded at the West
Point military academy this afternoon.
The military court of inquiry composed
of Generals Brooke. Bates and Clous,
together with Captain Dean, the re-
corder of the court, left for Governors
Island, tonight, and on Monday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, they will examine
the mass of evidence which they have
listened to during the several sessions
of the court and except something I'M
foreseen occurs, will make a report to
the War Department at Washington
very soon afterward. While the court
of inquiry has been an open one since
it began taking testimony, Mondays
session will be exclusive and of no
public interest.
Superintendent Mills and Command
ant of Cadets Helm were the chief wit
nesses examined to-day. They produced
a lot of extracts from records OF the
academy as to the efforts made by the
authorities to abolish hazing of every
variety in the institution.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
BITTER CRITICISMS
RAMPANT IN ENGLAND,
DIsCoNTENT OVER THE BLuNDERs
AND FoLLIES OF THE ARR
CAN CAMPAIGN.
THE DEGRADATION OF CoLvILE
ONLY SERVES To wHET THE AP-
PETITE OF THE PEOPLE.

Who Are HowlinR for Vengeance
Upon the Incompetents-The Ac-
ceptance of MROPis Has stirred Up
the Liberal Press, which Asserts
IL Is an Insult to India-A sIinfa-
ture of General Washington Dis
covered.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

Copyright. the Press Publishing Com
pany. New York World)
NEW YORK, December 29.-Writing
on The President of the Twentieth
Century" for a copyrighted special is
sue of the New York World tomorrow
ex-President Cleveland refers to the
presidential tenure in these terms:
Thoughtful citizns will more and
more appreciate the objections urged
against the present indirect and cum
bersome mode of electing the Presi-
dents. The circumstances in which
this plan originated, if ever of controll-
ing Importance, ought no longer to
excuse such a battling confusion OF
ideas as grows out of the proposition
that in popular government the peo-
pies chief officer and their most di-
rect representative may be made the
recipient OF their trust and the depos-
itary Of their power In fragrant oppo-
sition to the declared popular will
Strong arguments are from time to
time urged in favor of change in the
tenure of the Presidential Office. These
should challenge serious attention, to
the end that the present constitutional
limit may be removed and a more rea-
sonable and useful one substituted
1nere has been a continual increase in
federal legislation of a peremptory
character and related to the immediate
and routine necessities of the country;
and so it has come to pass that of the
four sessions of Congress held during
the Presidential term, two are so brief
as to scarcely permit the passage of
necessary appropriation bills, while OF
the others one occurs when the Presi-
dent is usually strange in his new Of
flee and burdened with opportunities
and labors inseperable from a change
of administration and the remaining
one encounters during its continuance
the Interruptions, timidity and demon
alization of a Presidential and Con-
gressional canvass. These conditions
suggest the scant opportunity allowed
for the initiation and adoption of new
and remedial legislation during a sin
gle Presidential term.
Another argument of considerable
weight in favor of the change is based
upon the complaint that the business
and other important interests of our
people are now too frequently disturb
ed and the disquieted by the turmoil
and heat of a Presidential election. II
is not amiss to add that a substantial
extension of the executive tenure would
pave the way for establishing the in
eligibility of an incumbent to succeed
himself-which has long found favor
with a large class of our people as a
consummation much to'be desired
Thus American citizens in the
Twentieth Century will be charged
with the duty of securing for them
selves the actual substance of popular
rule by establishing more direct
mode of selecting the peoples chief
executive in strict accordance with the
peoples will, and by so extending the
tenure of his office, as to enable him to
better serve his countrymen and more
thoroughly protect and defend their
interests
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

thus beginning a campaign against the
new secretary of state for war, Mr..
William st. John Broderick, Lord Rob-
erts and Gen. Kitchener. II is expect
ed to be fought out with some ferocity
in Parliament
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
CLEVELAND ON
PRESIDENTIAL TENURE.
THE Ex-PREsIDENT WRITES ON
1.-THE PRESIDENT OF THE
TWENTIETH CENTURY"
FOR THE NEW YORK WORLD"
THE PRESENT CUMBERSOME METH
Cd OF ELECTING

The Presidents of the United States
Ought, in His Opinion, to Be
Changed-The Executive Now May
he Chosen in Direct Opposition
to the Popular Willie Decidedly
Favors "a Radical Change-Presi-
dents Should BE Ineligible to Sue
coed Themselves.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

LONDON, December 29.-In view of
the prolongation of the war the Lon
don Daily Telegraph has again de-
spatched Mr.. Bennett Burleigh. It's
famous war correspondent. to South
Africa.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
KIMBERLY ALMOST
isolated BY DOERS.
PROVISIONS ARE AT FAMINE
PRICES, AND NO MAILS HAVE AR
RIVED FOR A WEEK.
CITY IN FOR a SIEG E
ACCORDING TO THE LATEST AVAIL
ABLE ADVICES.

The Beers Captured Train of TWEEN
ty-Five Wagons on Christmas Eve.
Heavy British Loss in an Attack
On Baggage-English Re-occupy
Ficksburg Major General Sir
Henry ColviIIe VIII Demand N
Trial BY COurt-Mar1faI.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
Picksburr Reoceupied.

BLOEMFONTEIN, Friday, December
2S.-The British have reoccupied Picks
burg, which for some time has been
in the hands of the Beers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

Mr. c. Schnepf, the Opera House drug
gist made the following observations Of
the temperature yesterday. a m. q. 9
a m. "a. L m, 40. p. m. 10 ?. MA, y.
Us1rkAx fair
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. d. C., December %
For Ohio and Western Pennsylvania
Fair Sunday MOndas,. fair ard much
colder. except possibly snow furrfes near
the lakes; brisk to high west TO north
west winds
For West Virgfria-FaIr Sunday and
Monday: colder Monday Winds becom-
ing west TO northwest
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

didate for mayor, defeated DR.. J. W.
Cox, the republican, by 1893, the great
est majority given mayor for years,
and was surprise to the most enthu-
siastic democrats.
The Eastward elected A. H. Bull
lock, democrat, alderman. and the
third and fourth sent John Hatcher
and E. E. Ellsworth, respectively,
both republicans, TO the board. In the
second Frank M. McNees. democrat,
defeated II. W. Weller by 80, but Mr.
Weller is not satisfied and will contest.
He has already gotten an injunction
from Judge HI. Campl,sllressraining
the election commissioners for issuing
% certificate of election to +. M. Nc
Nees. He is represented byJ. B. Cox.
The ground for contest 10 that "a tick
cts were thrown out in the ward be-
cause they were improperly marked.
The judges threw ont the tickets and
signed mp the returns as they stand.
The republican officers signed without
protest The case will come up fol
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
Rural Delivery.

Maj, A. b. Smith, special agent of
the rural free delivery, pOstofilce de.
partment, Washington, D. O., has
completed the arrangements for rural
delivery service throughout Washing
ton county, and portions of the adjoin.
ing counties Of Carter, Sullivan and
Greene, embracing an area OF $50
square miles, and reaching q popula.
ton Of something over $4,000.
This service will discontinue about
sixty postoffices, and all Of the Star
Routes within the area above men.
toned.
There will be fifteen routes running
out from the Jonesboro office, six con-
neoted with the johnson City office,
six with the Limestone Office. three
from Chucky City, two from Teliord
and two from Fall Branch, total Of
thirty-iour routes, employing thirty.
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Safe Blowing.

Jonesboro, Tenn, Nov. 26.-An un.
successful attempt was made here Sat-
urday night to rob the First National
bank. The burglars secured tools from
a blacksmith shop and entered the
bank. They blew the vault open with
dynamite and nitro-glyCerine, And:dam-
aged the combination to such an extent
that it cannot be opened except by an
expert. It is thought that the bur
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

Ten thousand Chinese are said to be
retreating before Col. Yook's expedi-
ton.
The Manufacturers Record estimates
that this years cotton crop will be
worth $3.50, 900, 900 to the south.
Over 10000 petitions in bankruptcy
were filed in the United States during
the past year, Illinois heading the list
with 8,OOS, and New York following
with S,OO7. In 1910 cases the petition
ers had no assets, ane in SO cases the
liabilities were less than 800.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.


Stanley Boring is at home from West
Virginia.
Mrs. T. J. Galloway has returned
from visit to relatives in Bristol.
W. X. Martin came up from Chat
tanooga to look after the city election.
Mrs. W. D. Martin, of Asheville, is
visiting relatives in Johnson City fol q
few weeks.
J. B. Cox made a hurried legal visit
to Bristol Friday morning TO see Jud 9
Campbell.
Miss Bertha Houston Is down from
Bluff City to visit her brothers for
few days.
Mrs. Jno. r. Boring and children,
OF Elizabethton, were guests Of Johl-
son City relatives last week.
Since last Saturday Joe P. Summt 8
has been wearing, girlish smile AID
Carrie is awful proud of her little sister.
Last Saturday the family OF Rev. al d
Mrs. Z. II. Mclaughlin, visiting at
Mrs. Moore's, was Increased by tie
birth of daughter.
Miss Annie Wheeler, who is attenl-
ing school at Sullins college spe' t
Thanksgiving with friends and rel :
tives here this week. She will return
to school Monday.
The song service of the First Presby-
terian church, which was announced
for last Sabbath evening, will be held
next Sabbath evening at Q: 80 p. m. All
are cordially invited.
L. H. Bachman, of Ford Town, was
in the city last week visiting his daugh
ter, Mrs. Mamie Boyd. He is one Of
Washington county's most prosperous
farmers and best citizens.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. 8. Humphrey 3,
Mr.. Mrs. ]. D, Scott, Charley Huff 9
and Miss Ida Lady, of johnson City,
visited relatives and friends at Mou n
tain City and on the waters OF Doe
last week.
J. j. Martin, an employee OF the Har-
ris Manufacturing Co. holds the record
for being the fastest operator OF o pin
machine in the city. He turned 5000
insulator pins one day last week. lie
is young man and hustler.
John F. Odell died at his home in
this city Monday evening after o linz
gering illness with consumption. The
remains were taken to Leesburg for
interment Tuesday. He was 80 years
old and leaves widow and three chill
dren.
Miss Annie Kennedy left Monday for
her home in Des Moines, Iowa, after
an extended visit TO her sister, Mrs. Il.
E. Ellsworth, in this city. She is a
highly cultured young lady and her re-
turn home will be regretted by wide
circle OF frieuds.
The ladies of the Watauga Avenue
Presbyterian church will hold their
annual Fair and dinner Thursday, De-
cember 18th. Look out for numerous
pretty things for Christmas presents
and good dinner for IS cents. VIII
advertise the place it is to be held later
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
Shoe Department.

Possibly we pride ourselves more on
the success of this department than
any other. 1t has constantly been our
aim to make this the best shoe depart
ment In the city, and we find that sue
cess has crowned our every effort, and
today we are better fixed on the shoe
question than ever before. We will re-
ceive another shipment Of our renown
Ziegleri Bros. goods in o few days.
We have the best $40 ladies shoe in
town. Also the best S1.25 ladies shoe
in town. See our high cut top sole
shoe for men az $1.OO. See our mems
boots at $3.50. Full line ladies, mems
and misses rubbers. Full line artics
for men,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
''Echos"

containing Gov. Robert L. Taylor's
lectures, Speeches, Stories and Songs
has been reduced from $t.00 for cloth
and 80 cents for the paper edition to so
cents and rs cents respectfully. The
edition is new and is an improvement
in every way over the first. Order now
from s. B. Williamson & Co., Nash
vile, Tennessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
Dress Goods.

The season is here for Winter Dress
Goods, and we have anticipated your
wants along this line, and we are able
to show you some nice things III Broad
cloth, Plaid-back. Henrietta's, vene-
tians. Serge's. French Flanpel's Etc.
SPECIAL in our dress goods depart
ment. A few real fine patterns to go
at greatly reduced prices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

DIR. BULLS CoUGH SYRUP WILL GIVE
immediate selief to child suffocating
with the dreadful Group. Mothers,
keep this reliable medicine always
handy and it will save you many un-
easy hours. 1t costs but IS cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
protraeted Meeting.

A great deal Of interest is being
shown in the revival services that are
being conducted ct the Christian church
by Rev. A. A. Ferguson, the pastor.
large congregations are attending and
a number have been added to the
church
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

A mass meeting of citizens of Denver
held at Trinity NJ. E. church, petition
ed the city officers to enforce the ordi-
nances and laws relating to the moral
welfare Of the community.
1t is believed in st. Petersburg that
the Cars illness is critical. 1t is de-
clared that the physicians are suppress
in the truth. Yesterdays bulletin from
Livadia reports the Cars condition to
be satisfactory and says that no COM
plications have been observed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing thai 1t
is simply Iron and Quinine in a taete-
less form. No Cure, No Pay. SOC,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

John w. Cure, Of johnson City, was
in Bristol last night. Mr.. Cure, who
has had charge OF the irou furnaces at
Embreeville aud johnson City, will be
with the company here, probably to
take Q position in the general Offices. ~
Bristol Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
Underwear department

We have received new lot of I'm
derwear TO I'll up our sizes that were
short. so our stock is complete again in
all goods.
Full line Children's Union Suits.
Az. :. '''.... ............,..... zoo
Full line Ladies' Union Suits at. @. . soc
Better Grade Ladies' Union Suits
~. '''.''''..,'....... .0O
Ladies Vests and Pants to match,
per suit. SOC
Best mems goods on earth. ....... SOC
We have a good stock Of Blankets
and Comforts in this department.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

glars were prevented from completing
the job by the firing Of gun by G. O.
Mottern, who lived near the bank.
A reward Of $3.50 is offered for the
capture Of the guilty parties.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
Healthy Growth Shown in States
Population.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The popula.
ton of Tennessee is 2,O2O,Ol6, against
l,707, 5lS in 1890, an increase since 1890
OF 1853, O9S, or 1913 per cent. The popu-
lation in 1880 was 1,549, 1850, showing an
increase of 225, 1859, or 14.5 per cent,
from 1880 to 1890. The population in
Upper East Tennessee counties as fol-
lows:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

The Best Prescription for Malaria
Chills and Fever is bottle of Grove I
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simp' J
iron and quinine in tasteless form.
No cure-no pay. Price 50c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
Lost.

A child's gold necklace containing
two gold hearts, one engraved Mary.
The finder will be suitably rewarded
by returning same TO THB CoMEr Of
fee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

four carriers, each OF salary of $500
per annum.
Maj. Smith says this will be one of
the largest rural delivery districts in
the United States.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
Congressional Figures.

Congressional returns, from the off,
cial figures in the first congressional
district show Brownlow's majority 0, /.
003. The vote by counties follow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
10 CURE A coi o lN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. Z. W. Groves signature
is on each boz. 25c.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
Dwelling for Sale.

A modern dwelling on Watauga av-
enue. House contains 10 rooms and is
in good repair with necessary outbuild-
ings. Apply to l. T. MONIES.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

trial the third Monday Of December in
the law court of this city. In the
mean time there may be other devel-
opments. The vote by wards follow:
VOTE FOR MAY0P
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
Cook Wanted

A good cook and general house work
er wanted. Leave word in care Of THE
COMET.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

The greatest variety, the purest and
freshest candies can always be found at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
H E1'';;'|. AND R Rs!i'!i;i

Sash, Doors and Blinds, Paints, Oils Varnshes Glass,
Genuine Candy" Rubber and leather betting, coal
and wood heaters, Cook Stoves and Ranges, Cement,
Lime and building material in general "Studebaker
Wagons "Over Chilled" PloWs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
Stop. the Cough

And WORKS OF The VoEd'
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay.
Price 90 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

The ladies of the Watauga Avenue
Presbyterian church will hold their
annual Fair and dinner Thursday, De-
cember 18th. Look out for numerous
pretty things for Christmas present.
and good dinner for IS cents. VIII
advertise the place it is to be held later.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

Peanuts, fresh from the rooster, at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
Buy Cold Dust -four.

The best soap is "Brag" at Jackson s
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

Cold Dust flour will please the
nest of you,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

Pain has no show with DR.. Niles Pain PHI
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29
THE y COMET
Money to Loan.

MUHsy 20 LUdH'
Six per cent interest on gilt edge
town property or good farms. Apply
to w. G. Mathes & Son. 851-tf.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

See or phone J. s. Galliher & Co. if
you want gasoline.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

Headquarters for Ralston Breakfast
food OF Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

Chase Il Sanborn's teas and coffees
are the best. You get them only at
Jackson's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

You can buy gasoline cheaper from ].
s. Galliher 4 Co. than anywhere else.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

Miss Annie Kennedy left Monday for
her home in Des Moines, Iowa, after
an extended visit to her sister, Mrs. e.
E. Ellsworth, in this city. She is a
highly cultured young lady and her re-
turn home will be regretted by wide
circle of frieuds.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-11-29

Kingan's dried and canned meats at
JacksOn's.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
Personal Notes.

Mrs. Emma J. Walking and son, ne II
Westminster, are visiting relatives and friends
in Baltimore.
Elk Gov. Frank Brown and his daughter,
Miss Mary r. Brown, Miss Ruth Longhutlam
and 7. d. Penniman, all of Baltimore, sailed
from New York for Liverpool last Saturday
on the steamer Campania, of the Cunard Line.
Miss Belle Orndorif has returned to West
minister for the summer.
Miss Zola Keen, of Baltimore, daughter of
Mr.. John FL. Keen, formerly of Westminster,
has gone to Paris, France. to enter the Julian
Studio to study art, and will remain some time.
Miss Keen made quite reputation in her
decorations at Ford's Opera House and The
Auditorium.
Misses Fanuye l.. and Eugenia NJ. Stocks
dale, of Dale Farm, are visiting their sister,
Mrs. William Heaznan, North Carey street,
Baltimore, and will spend u few days with Miss
Mae Parlett, at Catonsville.
Mr.. W. H. Brunson, of St. Johns, Michi-
gan, is in Westminster. He had been to
Washington to see about getting free rural de-
livery in his county, and came here to look
into the workings of the system in Carroll.
Postmaster Schaeffer, of Westminster, spent
several days in Washington, ID. c., this week,
attending the Imperial Council of the Mystic
Shrine. President Mckinley gave t; reception
10 the Order on Wednesday night, 10 which
many not of the Order went. 1t is said fully
5000 people attended, the largest number the
President ever received.
Mrs w. O. Blakey, of Gorlonsville, Va,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. McMurran, This
city,