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The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
"BILL TOM" HATFIELD

Convicted OF Murder and Sent to Prison
for Life.
Huntington, W. Va, Especial. )-"Bin
Tom" Hatfield, member Of the notorious
clan bearing his name, and who was kid
mapped in Mingo county and taken to Pike
county, Kentucky, almost year ago, was
convicted at Pikeyille Of first degree murder
and sentenced to prison for life. HatAed's
crime was committed almost fifteen years
ago, he being an accomplice in the burning
at the stake of two members OF the Mccoy
family.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
The NewIK Married MN.

IT has been generally remarked that
newly married men soon lose their
Jobs The explanation is that the
bride tells her husband he isn't get
ting as much as he is worth, which
makes him dissatisfied, and he soon
loses his place. --Atchison Globe.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
TO SUCCEED BEREsFoRD
George Faber, Uuionist, Elected to the
Rear AdmtraIs Sent

Rear Admirais Seat.
London, By Gable. The election In York
City for a successor in the House OF Com
mons to Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beres-
ford, recently appointed to the command Of
the secend division OF the British Mediter.
raneau fleet, resulted as follows George
Faber. Unionist 6,2lSj A. Murray, Liberal,
4.Sls- Faber's majority t,l3O
In the previous election the voting was
Lord Charles Beresford, Conservative. 1863,
sir G. Furness. Home Ruler, 5,642 Beres-
'ord's majority II.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
Bard Elected Senator.

Sacramento Cal. Special Thomas H.
Bard was elected United States senator, to
succeed Stephen ~ White. In the Senate
the vote was as follows Thomas Il. Bard
CRepubllcan) 26 James d. Phelan Demo.
crat). /. In the Assembly the vote stood
Bard. s.; Phean, 20; White 1. Bard was
declared elected in both houses.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
List of Officers Together With
Time and Place of rleeting.
ON THE ALTER OF THESE ASSOCIATIONS
THE FIRES ARE BURNING FOR ALL
THE PEOPLE OF THE SUBURBS,
Citizens Northwest Suburban
Association.
Meetings nrc Held the First Friday
Evening in Each Month i" the roWn
Hall, TenIeytown, d. G.
OFFICERS;

President, Charles G. Lancaster;
1st Vice. President, Col. Robt. l..
Fleming; 2nd Vice President, Hon
John B. Henderson; 3rd e-Presi'
dent, John Sherman; 4th Vice-Presi-
dent, Rev. Joseph Q. Mallon; 9TH Vice
President, Rev J. Mcbride Sterretti
Secretary. DR.. J. w. Chappell; Treas
urer, Charles r. Morgan; Chairman
Executive Committee, Louis P. Shoe
maker.
re- Total Membership about l5O.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
FOR sale.

Grocery Store and Fixtures complete.
Owner desires to devote his entire time
and attention to the sale Of Stephen S
Linimont. Cash sales and cheap rent.
Good opening for young man.
Inquire at this office.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
rnn.nlIInv IiereIred.

Pretoria, by Cable )-Adelbort S. Hay,
the new United States Consul here, was re-
ceiyed by the Transvaal Government Mon
day. and presented his credentials. Ho ere
ated an excellent impression.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
Fnlnl Fail Of a nrakeman.

Grafton. ". ga, Special Allan SPOTS.
brakeman, seventeen years old. fell from
a coal train in the Baltimore and Ohio yards
here, receiving injuries from which he died
His father was killed in wreck near here
six years ago.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
Local MeHtiOn.

Wantsd-Every sufferer from Piles
TO send us his address and get booklet
and medical advice FREE regarding
Crusade, the only Internal Pile Cure
known. In tablet form. Cure guar
anteed or money refunded.
DR.. Donald Wallace Co.,
st. Louis, Mo-
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
Chlld Bmrned 20 Denth.

Carlisle, Pa, Especial, The two-year-old
daughter Of Mrs. Belle Diehl, widow Of
Dry Run. near Shippensburg, was burned to
death while her mother was absent from
hnIna.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
OFFICERS;

President, Louis = Shoemaker; 1si
Vice President, Wilton J. Lambert
2nd Vice-President, Edward 7. Bates
3rd Vice President, Claude F. King
4th Vice. President, A. e.. Osborn.
Secretary, John G.. Keene; Assistant
Secretary, Cuvier Green; Treasurer
n. Z. Robinson.
BS5- Total Membership about l25.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
FOR SALE.

Several tracts Of land near Brightwood
and Takoma, also Building Lots on
Brightwood Ave, and l4th Street road.
Louis p. Shoemaker 920 + ST., \. w.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
Fol neadlong into the Fire.

Cumberland, W. Va, Special Lloyd
Campbell was stricken with paralysis while
sitting before the fire, and plunged head
long into the CRATE. burning himself fatally
before his wife discovered and rescued
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
North Capital and lexington
Citizens Association.

Meetings are Held the Fourth Mon
day Evening in Each Month in the
Church Of the United Brethren, Cor
uer North Capitol and r streets.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10

Norfolk, Va, boasts Of a traffic in
garden truck that amounts to $1,000. q.
900 year.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
OFFICERS:

President, Irwin B. Linton; Vice,
President, Washington Topham
Treasurer, W. W. Porter; Secretary
A. O. Tingley; Executive Committee
The officers and Messrs. Jay F, Ban
croft, Theo. 7. Moore and W. j
Fowler.
Es- Total Membership about $50.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
BTightWOOd Avenue Citizens
Association.

Meetings are Held the second FRI
day Ev0-iOG iu Each Month IN
BrightwOSy} Hall.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10

ID have about the house. You can
hali-sole yoar own shoes in "a few
minutes. We have half-soles in all
sizes for men, misses, ladies and boys.
With this outfit you can half-sole
mems shoes for 2Oc., women's and
children's shoes for 10c to leo. Reg
ular retail price of outfit 81 AS, which
includes a years subscription TO the
SUBURBAN CITIZEN when you mention
this adv.
GEO. N. HOLLAND, 1900 II St. n. E.
The suburban citizen., 1900-02-10
Home Repair Outfit,

Every article
in this picture
packed ina neat
box. Price, in
Guiding 1 years
subscription to
the SUB URBAN
CITIZEN, $l.4S.
A handy thinu
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
Miss VisanSka's Recital.

The parors of Mrs. Lucas charming
home in the Brooklyn suburbs Of Lau-
rcns were filed on Wednesday evening
last with the friends of Miss Lila Wis
anska, perhaps the most talented young
musician in the city, the occasion being
Miss Visanska's annual recital Miss
Nisanska comes of II musical family,
being first cousin of Miss Bertha and
Daniel Visanska, the young South Caro-
lima artists who are famous both in
America and abroad For less than
three years she has been q pupil of Mrs
w. E Lucas, but though a student
for so limited a period, Miss Niss
anska rendered ap exceedingly diff
fcult program, embracing studies
from both the old masters and the best
modern writer's, with II technique, finish
and sympathetic Interpretation which
marks the true artist and which is of
ten not attained after by far older musi-
clans after years of training.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
800 Reward 800.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
occn able " cure in all its stages and
tn&t Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
i the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
constitutional disease requires con-
3tItutlonal treatment, Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting di-
rectiy upon the blood and mucous sur
laceS OF the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation Of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprie.
tors have so much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case it fails to cure
Send for list Of testimonials.
+ J. CHENEY ~ Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 70 cents.
liaPs Family Pills arc the best.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

Mr., w. Eugene Harrell was married
last "Wednesday to Miss Agnes Taylor,
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs John w.
Taylor, of Princeton. Tho wedding took
place at the home Of the bride only Il
few intimate friends being present. The
groom was accompanied from Laurens
by Mcssrs S. +. and Junius Parrot and
Mr. James Taylor, of Grecnvillc, a
brother of the bride. Rev. j. a. Mar
which Mr.. and Mrs. Harrcll came down
to Laurens. Mr.. Harrcll is native OF
Darlington but for two years past has
boon employed by the firm of j. f..
Minter & Bro. and has won Il deserved
popularity in business and social circles
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
GRAY COURT NEWS

,u INC patrons and pupils with their
;llenuS enjoyed very pleasant picnic
IN IN MRS. Susan Dorroh's grove on Nav
12th, tne closing day of the GRAY Court
dlgh School We were Glad to have
NUN W us on that occasion Mr.. and Mrs,
ETeatnerStone and little Douglas. Nv,
reatherstone made a fine address to
tne delight of every body present, The
P'cnlc dinner was excellent and abun.
ueht, and MIR. h. II. Shelf was in his
glory dispensing free lemonade. until
uie Oidest to the youngest present had
an they wanted. The school has inst
Closed an exceptionally profitable and
satisfactory term, under the efficient
management of Prof. M. A. Cox. At a
theetlng OF the trustees and patrons
ro'. 'oN was unanimously elected as
irlIc!pal of the school for another
t. I'm.
A. 5. Rowell, District Deputy, Of
L cdmcnt, S c., visited Schrodcr
Lodge, HI A. Il. n. at regular 'oun com.
munication on last Saturday.
Col. j. l.. M. Irby and quite a num-
per OF ether brethren of Laureus were
up on that occasion also.
Miss Sue Owings will leave next
week on visit to her sister, Mrs. r..
5. Ball, in Meekcr, Colorado.
MISS Bessie Wharton, of Young's, is
visiting ut Mr.. a. G. Owings.
Mrs r. "A. Wright, Of Woodruff
visited her daughter Mrs. NJ, A, Cox
here last week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

TO THE WIuTE CITIZENS:

To 'TlIIN N III''I' ('IV'IVINNs,'---
came h"r" as Pastor of st. Paul 5
church ten years ago nd found thing,
III very dlldpldatcd ,ondilOn and at
once mad to appeal To YOU for help and
YOU nave always helped us, for which |
am very thankful. have had no trou-
DC IN any way since have been in this
city nave never been inSultcd by Il
Whilc person. nut nave every rCaSo" to
iccl that I have many friends among
'hc Whltr people OF TINS city.
come I" YOU with an urgent re-
quest. we nave number of cards pre-
pared with The name OF the church and
iaStor ON lhcm. Ihey have been
plare1 IN tnc handS "l members and
lrlchus 4i thr ch"Lch' l'hey will be
presented TO YOU asking hcip. i'lcasc
90 hoI L"fh 'hGhi away empty hAndcu
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
The Lani'Ord School.

The closing exercises of this school,
presided over by that ACCOMPLISHED
teacher Miss Emma Nj. Dial. occurred
ON Friday last. 1t was an ideal LaurcnS
day not too hot and glorious South
Western breeze. The fathers were not
there in force, but at home looking af-
ter the harvest, but the courtly and
gentle mothers were in full force. look
ing carefully and intereStcdly after the
bright boy with his satchcl and shin
ing morning face and the graceful little
queens and syrons already vcrging in
their teens. The examinations had
already been had and at l0:30 Capt. j.
w. Lantord in lifting words called the
assembled school and their friends to
order. Col. Ball. of LaurenS, was in
troduccd and spoke about The self-made
man IN the ages past and contrasted his
prospects with the College man and
woman of the passing time.
Hon. G. Il Wallace followed with a
finished address of thirty minutes cX-
cecdingly appropriate to the times
through which we are passing, the re-
SponSibiliticS of state, parent and pu-
pill. Capt. Lanford announcing that the
best was reserved for the last ordered Il
recess, when the audience adjourned
to the adjacent and delightful grove.
ana the social feature, the young ladies
and young gentlemen of that fair
vicinity, had an hour of their own. that
Cicero and Virgil and the like never
drcampt of in their philosophy. Under
inc OAKS ana the clmS most delight
inl spread was then had, and in plain
unsophlsticatcd prose, the writer, no
nscctlc, apprcciativc of the good things
y. TINS world, has not seen the like be-
fore. 1t was feast for the strongest
but particularl% Il feast for the dain-
tlcSt.
me school and audience were again
called 10 the academy when the accom-
pllahcd lady teacher in graceful terms
read the roll of honor, the standing of
the pupils, and conferred the prizes of
precious books won by the pupils in the
closing term We regret that we are
not able In Justice to the little people
have made. Nav they maintain it as
they dcvclopc into children of larger
growth.
Rev. j. c. Mccain was then intro
1npnl IIn l.. ~ ,-,t nj t,i,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
$500 Hammock Given Away on July
18th.

We viii give to the lady who re-
ccive, the greatest number of votes
before noon Of July 18th 81 co Ham
mock. NcccsSa TO vote you must buy
glass of soda water or any thing
served ut our Fountain. Each ) cents
entities YOU to vote. The contest is
open TO ladies Of Laurens county and
town, without restriction TO age, mar
r.cd or single. Boys don't forget your
swcct-hcact. Husband remember your
Wife, II you don't treat them TO soda
water. then give the Hammock.
Palmetto Drnr Co
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
A Life and Death Fight.

Mr.. w. A.Hines, of Manchester, Ia,
writing OF his almost miraculous es-
cape from death says: Exposure af-
ter measles induced serious lung trou-
BILE, which ended in Consumption. |
had frequent hemorrhages and coughed
night and day. All my doctors said |
must soon die. Then | began to use
sumption, which completely cured
me. | would not be without 1t even If
it cost $500 bottle. Hundreds have
used it on my recommendation and all
says it never fails to cure Throat
Chest and Lung troubles. Regular size
so cents and $100. Trial bottles free
at Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
To Teachers.

me County Normal School opens
EcHS Rs MONDAY in this city, with Capt.
frank ppank Evans, the accomplished Su-
pe[LlnGenaent OF Spartanburg Graded
SCcnools, IN charge. Mr.. f. p. Nc
I1o oman mas seen the boarding house
sonably accommodated. Teachers niGbt
well see him on reaching the city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
Death of an Old Citizen,

We learn, as we go to press of the
death of Mr.. John Tribble, lifelong
highly respected citizen of this county,
aged 8S years. His home was six miles
East Of this city and his remains were
laid to rest at Huntersvillc. He
leaves surviving family of children,
sons and daughters, among them Col
NJ. p. Tribblc, of Anderson county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
Hcduced Rates = Special Occasions -
Via {. X w. G.. Railway.

On account occasions named hUiow
the Charleston & Western Carolina
will sell round trip Liclzc ts rom coupon
stations At the usual reduced rates:
Commencement Grecnville Female
College For this occasion round trip
tlckcts will be on sale June 7th to 1lth
inclusive with final limit June 18th
1900.
Commencement Furman University,
Grccnville.--Fo this occasion round
trip tickets will be sold June 7th to
llth, with final return limit June
18th 1900.
Commencement Wolford College,
Spartanburg. For this occasion round
trip tickets will be sold June 9th, 10th,
and 1lth, with final return limit June
llth, 1900.
w. j. Craig,
General Passenger Agent,
Augusta Ga
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
Home Again.

The grizzly and battered veterans
who went to Louisville to meev their
comrades are at home again. They
unanimously applaud the hospitality
OF John NIorgan's State. Among
those who went and not included in
our list Of last week was veteran S. f.
Vance, OF Clinton. Memphis, Tenn,
was selected for 1901. The old soldiers
went wild at the mention Of Hampton
name
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
DfOgrpSS.

\, On Yesterday Hon. a. J. Smith, of
mountvliIe, was in the city DELIVERING
mutton from his farm at Mountyille
h hnu ne was delivering it with his own
iial'HS h;u at 10 a. m, twelve miles from
,.de' LIS nome Ihis is significant when we
,om o,,ioillper fer Nlr. smith is Il leading citi-
OF the constitutional convention
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
Can Your
Fruit and Vegetables.

These are almost ready, save them,
save trouble and money The Rialto
Canning Outfit, simple and does perfect
work, durable and cheap, cans all kind
of fruits and vegetables.
Mr.. Nj. B. Crisp, owns county right
See 1t before purchasing. Sec him or
address him at Mountville, S. G.
Nj. b. CRISP.
June 5th, 1900.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
The Laurens County Agricultural,
Mechanical and Live Stock AssO-
citation

An adjourned meeting of those in
tcrcsted IN an Agricultural and Stock
Association for the county was held in
the court house on Monday and was
largely attended. Mr.. w. l.. GRAY was
called to the chair, Mr.. S. f. PARROT
and DR.. II. K Aiken acting as Secre-
tarics. \ membership of 100 OF those
present WAS Immediately secured. A
permanent organization was Effected
with DR.. w. II. Dial as President, w
l.. Gray, Vice President, DR.. Ii. K.
Aiken, Secretary, and j. II. Peden,
Treasurer. An executive committee
consisting Of one from each township
was appointed as follows: Laurens, j.
y. W. Watts; Jacks, f.. w. Copeland:
Dias j. Warren Bolt: Youngs, w.
III. DrummODd; Hunter, A. j. Smith:
Waterloo, }. H. Wharton: Sullivan, j
b. Humbert: Scuilletown, II. j. Wealth
crs: Gross lllll, j. G.. Brown.
A subcommittee Of the executive
committee consisting OF j. b. Hum
bert, A. j. Smith, J. ID. w. Watts and
W. II. Drummond were appointed to
report a constitution and laws to
port 10 the association. The Execu-
Tive Committee was charged with the
duty Of occurring membership through
out the county. MIR. Gray on being
called to the chair explained the pur-
pose to enlist the great body of the
county IN Il live Agricultural, Indus
trial and stock Association. 1t is be-
l.cycd that farmers and stock men aud
every interest will be aroused to enthu-
sia>u and that success will follow.
Eyrsy business man in the city will
put Il shoulder to the wheel 1t will
b. pull altogether. The manufac-
turcrs AM m chanical cmploymcnts in
the county will cake lively interest.
The ladies are invited to Join fully in
tie purposes of the organization. We
will have a two days festival this fall
and now IS the time that farmers and
stock men and manufacturers should
set their houses in order for the big
show.
The Association will meet Salcsdav
in July at II \. NJ, and great crowd
will be on hand to boost the enterprise.
Mcssrs John Ferguson. of Spartan
burg, Dunk Ferguson, wife and chill
drcn OF Lancaster, Charley Ferguson.
OF Richmond, Va, and Mrs. /. f. Bond.
of Columbia, met their brother, Lee
FcrguNon Of Austin. Texas, at the old
homo during the past week, and held
happy family rc-union. which was quite
gratifying to each member. including
Miss Mary Ferguson, the only one re-
mNinng at home with their aged fa-
lhcr who in his fecblencss was de-
lighted by the presence Of his assem-
blCd rcn,-ClintOn Gazette.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
College Scholarship and
Assa, Examination.

The cMsz Ion for the award OF
lege, and for the admission Of new stu
dents will be held at the County Court
House on Friday, July Goth, at 8 a. m.
Applicants must not be less than ff-
teen years OF age.
When scholarships are vacated after
July Goth, they will be awarded to
those making the highest average at
this examination.
The cost of attendance, including
board, furnished room, heat, light and
washing is only $3.50 per month.
For further Information and q cata-
logue address,
PRES. ID. B. JOHNSON,
Rock Hill, $. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
Respectfully.
Y. II. KOBINSON,
Pastor ST. Paul Baptist church.

Liquid Aid may be good thing in
its place, b"t it is not nearly As palata-
bic as Il loaf Of baked broad on sunny
South Stove. We sell them to cook 80
please you or money refunded
S. NJ. & n. IL Wilkes ,N Co
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

Wanted -- The LaurcnS Furniture
Manufacturing Company wants oak,
poplar and ash lumber in one inch
planks, as wide as stocks will permit,
ten feet long and upwards. Any guam
tity you can furnish.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

We secure weekly numerous articles
for our 10 cents counter. You should
see them.
5. NJ. Il E. III Wilkes 4 Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

Mrs. Adams has reduced all summer
goods. Hats from 10 cents up.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

Special bargains in hats and flowers
this week at Mrs. Adams.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

The latest styles in ladies' collars at
D, b. Simmons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The regular examination for teach
ers' certificates will be held at Lau-
rcns g. H., on Friday, June 18th,
1900. Persons wishing to avail thcm-
selves OF this opportunity will take no
tico thereof and govern themselves
accordingly.
j. II. MARTIN,
County Supt. of Education.
MAJ y O,.l 1000
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

We have the incest line OF Baby
Carriages and Go-Carts ever before in
upper Carolina. We want you to call
and inspect our line. Prices to suit
you.
s. Nj. X T.. III. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

New ribbons and rings for pully belts
It Mrs. Adams.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

II you want Il stylish hat for littl,
money 90 to Mrs. ADAMS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

handsome Sailor Hats to sell at
greatly reduced prices.
o. B. Simmons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

On July the fourth, the day that
Bryan will be rcnoninatcd. there will
be grand barbecue at Harris Lithia
Springs. Proprietor Harris has invited
all the candidates "and the woods will
be fulln of them. There will be scores
of speeches from our great men. Every
body should go, that is, everybody that
knows how to have a good time. Mr..
Harris will make it pleasant.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-06-06

Observe in another column the ad-
vcrtiscmcnt of the Harris Lilhia
Springs. Read the certificates from
two of the best known and most accom-
plishcd physicians in the South, men OF
national reputation. The hotel this
year will be managed by Mr.. Harris,
the proprietor and all his guests will
find that many improvements have
been made. Harris Lithia Springs is Il
great place for Il summer vacation not
for the sick only.
The sun., 1900-12-06
NEMIER EXPLAINS ms SPEECH.
Discussed Invasion Of England From Theo.
reticai ana Historical Stnndpoints Only.


PAnIs. Dee ; tn" rci. table press here
either dcplores the action OF Gen. MERCER
In tho senate vesteriav IN suggesting a
plan Tor the Invasion ~ III. Land or does not
tr"at II seriously. The Temps regrets thst
Gen Mrrcier'> speech croated an impression
of French unfricndlino-s toward Great
BrtniD, and says: Whist number of
things in this mans career have turned out
badly. Yet have not cured him" The anti
brryius and Nationalist papers generally
applaud Gen Mcrcier
Los DoS Dec G.-The paris correspondent
OF the Daily Mail telegrnphs that in m iu-
tervieN Gen. Mercer. referring to his
sensational speech in the Senate regarding
an invasion of England, said he had treated
the subject from Il theoretical and historical
standpoint He did not believe that war
with England was imminent or desirable.
He hoped that such war would never occur
In conclusion Gen. MERCER said: My wife
is ali English woman. and my personal feel.
ing toward England is most friendly.