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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-07
Dorchester
WOnan'S
Tribute

Mrs. Minnie L kennedy, of
No. ! Holden Pace Dorchester,
Mass, IS a LACY who Las suffered
greatly from debility. but vic is
now in perfect health a. a result
Of tie faithful TIC 81 u Williams
PINK Pills for Pale People. She
IS enthusiastic II her praise Of the
remedy. aid wi gladly tel others
seeking information in regard to
the pills. J--t nat they have done
for her. she says:
About SIX months ago wa COM
pletely run down and miserable. | felt a.
tired and Wofnout IN the morni az
would iust alter hard days work. loza
flesh rapidly and had no appetite.
was induced to trY DR.. Williams,
Pink Pills for Pale People, and soon my
friends began 10 remark upon my improved
appearance. gained fieth, my natural
color GAME back, and the Wearied expfea-
sion about the eyes entirely dnappeared-
! continued the medicine until had taken
ioui pOAes, all S@il now - that a m IN
perfect health. have no more headaches
and no more WEAKNESS, thanks to DR..
William Pix Piils for Pale People."
Mrs. MINNIE E. KENNEDY.
Sworn % before me tbs z9,h day of
August, -.
WISsLow A WILSON,
J4Ittee " tse Psae4-
A. druggists or dir r.
Or Williams eile.nr Co - H. 81. .ady n z
;. oslta psr bo1 L..A-a a..
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PrnNed HI Cnnr

Miss Willing after the proposal
But are you quite sure you believe In
second love:
Mr.. Woody widower,-Ce certainly
my dear Now suppose man buys q
pound of sugar il is sweet. isn't IL
Miss Willing Yes of course But
Mr.. Woodby And when that's gone
he naturally wants another pound
and the second pound is Just as sweet
isn't its-C Chicago News
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Uncle Aleck, what is piano reel
tal?"
We'll, one woman pounds the piano.
and all the rest talk Detroit Free
Press.
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Mas pISKuAg

Ihave taken Lydia +. Pinkham's Nege-
table Compound as advised and now
send you letter for publication. For
several years I was in such wretched
health that life was almost burden
l could hardly walk across the floor,
was SO feeble. Several of our best
physicians attended me, but failed to
help. l concluded to write to you for
advice. In a few days received such
akind, motherly letter. followed your
instructions and am my old self
again. Was greatly benefited before I
had used one bottle. May God bless
you for what you are doing for suffer
ing women. - MRS. CLARA GATES,
Johns 2. o., Miss, Oct 8, 1899.
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R-IPA-S.S 10 for 5 cents at druggists, Tbey
Danish pain and pro onR life. One gives relief NJ
matter what's the matter one vnl dc good
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For Women.

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There l. positively no other remedy known
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remedy will do this No pain, no danger no
Interference with work The most diff culs
cases successfully treated through CORES
pondence and the most complete satisfaction
guaranteed in every instance. | relieve hun
dreds OF ladies whom | never see. Write FOR
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answered. Free confidential advice IN an
matters Of private or delicate nature. Bear
in mind this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and will positively
leave no after III effects upon the heath BY
mail securely sealed, So Dr. + NJ. TOT
MAN Co, 10 fremont 81. Boston Mass
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-07

Wanted to Change the Subject.
"Thls Is the fifth night you've come
home intoxicated
"Lessh talk bout the two nlghtsh
came home shoher Ally Sloper.
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Don't
Be
Bilious.

Be fore handed,
and guard
against 1t
Get a bottle of
L. F" AtWOod's
BitterS
and keep your
disc stion right.
Be sure it is
the L. kind
you get.
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MY OWN SELF AGAIN. "

Mrs. Gates Writes to Mrs. PlDkhan,
Follows Her Advice and ia Made Well.
DEAR Mrs. PIEKHAh For nearly
two and one half years have been in
feeble health. After my lIttle child came
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1. 20 be dlNlleA amons erealtor..

La 10 ne divided among creditors S+5,st7l6
Upon the foregoing account It i hereby az
dered that a hearing be held thereon a; the
Court House he Skewhegau in the County of
somerset. Oh the ihirtieth day Of June \. d
laUa. AZ eleven O'Clock in the forenoon. and that
printed copy of this notice be mailed 10 each
>teckholder Of the bloomfield shoe Company,
and to each creditor thereof and published in
The Somerset Reporter for three successive
weeks prior ru the date Set for said hearing
". L. WHITEHOCSE4
iw22 Justice sup. dad. Court
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The Pricc of Ten Cents worth

Custonrer-Give me 10 cents worth
Of parpgorie phase
Druggist-Yes. sir.
Customer tahsentmindedly How
much is It?
Druggst-A ouarter,-Boston Chr
tian Register
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seemed i could not
get my strength
again. have
chills and the
severest pains in
my limbs and top
of head and am
4 almost insensi-
Bile at times
also have Il pain
just to the right of
breast bone. It's
70 Sc we're at times
.hat ] cannot leon
ny right side. Please
write me Y hat You
hink Of my case
Mrs. CLARAGATKE
Johns L. o, Miss. ,
A pril -, sos.
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Mrs. MlXer-Tell me the worst. doc
tor. Is my husbands condition seri.
nus2
BOctor-Thpre is no cause for alarm.
madam. He is now out of danger al
though suffering aeutely from enlarge
mcnt of the cerebral glands
Mrs. Mixer But. doctor. how do you
suppose II was brought on
Doctor-On a tray bly.-Chica.
60 News
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FIssr AoearNr 90 : W. 6oyLp AN JtNIvS
HEFHf. Re. EfH ELS.
said accountant, charge themselves
with the severalamouuts received. $40, - p
And ask e De- allowed for sunan pay
ments and charges. SPA -Sa.;5
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STATE OF MAINE
SoNERsSr -. >uFRFNs .I.rt#tk -.. Erl
y t.rtss
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Dolphin at Topeka.

Topeka, Kan, December 19.-President M. M. Dolphin of the Order of Railroad Photographers arrived in Topeka today, and took personal charge of the strike develop ments over the entire Santa Fe system. The fight of the telegraphers will hence forth be conducted from Topeka.
 MT. Dolphin confirmed the statement that his pass was taken up during his trip here from Galveston. In discussing the strike to- night, Mr. Dolphin gave out the following statement:
 '"rhe status of the Atchison strike this evening is most reassuring, and our suc- cess seems certain.
 That the public may not be misled and our men imposed upon, it should be under stood that the last endeavor of the men on the Gulf lines to avoid the existing con- f1ict was to earnestly request the presi- dent and vice president of the Atchison system to agree to refer all existing dif- ferences to arbitration, to which request MT. Ripley and MT. Barr both replied pre- emptorily, refusing to arbitrate or to con- sider the rules governing conditions of service"
 Regarding rule 30. and the charge of bad faith on the part of the operators, MT. Dol phin said
 Rule 30 does not contemplate that an employe shall give months notice before he quits the service any more than it re- quires the company to give a months mo- tice before dismissing employe for cause or in reducing the force"
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journment be taken until 7:sO o'clock. The motion prevailed.
 Alderman Melghan came in dering the latter part of the meeting.
 No Quorum.
 At 7:S0 o'clock only one member of the board had put in an appearance, but few minutes later others dropped in and 1t be- gan to look as if full meeting would be held. However, after waiting until S30 the Mayor rapped for order, and 1t was found that there was not a quorum present, the following members answering to roll call: Aldermen Harrington, Rainbow, McNally, Kerr, Altman and Thach. Alderman Gray came in few moments later. during an informal discussion, in which 1t was rather broadly intimated that some of the Alder men were trying to shirk the question.
 Alderman Harrington suggested that the meeting adjourn subject to the call of the chairman. He stated that the question was one of vital importance and that he was sorry that the board had made a. wrong choice. He stated that he had no fears of the schools being injured and that they would go on the same as ever, and re- gretted that some of the Aldermen were absent without good excuse.
 Alderman McNally thought the board should adjourn sine die. and that the whole matter should be dropped. He said that he was prepared to vote on the ques- tion however, and that he would vote pretty much as he did before.
 Alderman Altman stated that he had in- convenienced himself to attend the meet ing and was somewhat provoked that there was not quorum present, but that he would be glad to attend the meeting at any time the chairman saw fit to call Il and asked those present to pledge them- selves to do likewise.
 Seven-thirty o'clock this evening was suggested as the time for holding the meeting but attention was called to other meetings to be held tonight and the mat ter was finally disposed of by Mayor Dren- nen, who called the board to meet again at S:9O o'clock this afternoon.
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IA Black Sheep" 1"

That the first presentation in this city of that Imaginable farce comedy, "A Black Sheep" was accorded a hearty welcome was pretty well evinced by the large audi ences that turned out to witness the per formance. This skit, full of catchy mu- $ and witty sayings, songs and dances, and late specialties, together with strong cast, headed by Big Bill'' Devere, comes to the Jefferson Theatre for it's sec ond visit tonight. "A Black Sheep is term that is used in the ordinary social way to describe any one who is the ''black sheep of a family, composed oth- erwise of eminently respectable people. The play has to do with matrimony, as matter of course, and one of the funny paradoXical problems of circumstances which emanate from MT. Hoyts brain is the foundation of the play, while the fact of a leap year is an important factor. The first scene is laid on the frontier of Ari- zona; while the second and third acts are presented In New York. Mir. Hoyt ntro- Guced into "A Black Sheep" which Is Iollicking comedy, constructed for the pur- pose of creating laughter, new assort- mont of caricatures of familiar types of character, and thrusts saticically at foibles wEieh attach themselves to latter day hu- m..1ity.
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BUSY DAY AT THE HOSPITAL BAZAAR Large Crowds in Attendance. Special Attractions for
 Tonight

The Hilman Hospital bazaar continues to be the popular rendezvous. Yesterday was one of the most successful days in point of attendance, notwithstanding the indictment weather. and as a result the re- ceipts were quite large. It was colonial day, and Shriners' night, During the afternoon the colonial booth was the center of attraction. At night the Shriners were present in numbers, and the pretty fez caps added picturesqueness to the animated scene.
 Tonight's Attractions.
 The bazaar will present notably bril- liant scene tonight. All the military com- panies will be present in regimental dress. The Jefferson Volunteers, the Birmingham Rifles and Troop D will swell the brilliant assembly far into the hundreds and will give an army smartness to the scenes. As the evening will be known as Military Night" all men who were members of companies during the Spanish-American war are extended an invitation to be pres- ent and every effort will be made to make the occasion the most notable one of the week. In addition to the brilliant social features which will make the occasion inn portant in the world of fashion and beauty, there will be great excitement over the sword contest, which will be decided to- night. Captain Ledbetter of the Birming- ham Rifles and Captain Kennedy of the Jefferson Volunteers, two of the ,handsom- est and most gallant officers in, the. Ala bama National Guards, are leading on the contest. The votes will be counted toaiFN. and the swords presented just altar the much awaited decision will be made in the Breach of Promise Suit. The sword has been greatly admired by the throngs at the bazaar. Suspended by crimson rib bons above gaily decorated booth 1t has caught the eyes of every saunterer through the bazaar. With the military men making brilliant the scene, there will also be other distinguished people at the bazaar. The members of the cast in the Breach of Promise Suit, that will be presented this evening at s o'clock at Seals Hall, will drop in at the bazaar as soon as the case is heard, and will naturally be the observed of all observers.
 Baptist Women in Charge.
 The most popular and successful feature of the bazaar Is the cafe. There is not an hour in the day when the tables are not crowoed. uencious menu VIII pe serVeu today by the women of the Baptist churches, with Mrs. l.. H. Stratton, chair man. The cafe will continue open through out the day and evening, and the menu will include oyster gumbo, turkey, cran- berry sauce, roast beef, cream potatoes, French peas, home made light and brown breads. Charlotte Russo. plum pudding and coffee. Hot lunches-a delicious salad, ham, bread and butter and coffee will be served, and oysters will be served h any style
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HoYt's "A Midniqht Bell"

Hoyt's "A Midnight Bell' comes to the Jefferson Theatre next Monday night. It is a play much on the order of "The Old Homestead" 'Shore Acres" Way Down East" and other dramatic Pastels where the wicked flourish for short space, but the good ultimately triumph. Of course, this being Hoyt comedy, great number of specialties are introduced. Alice Rose land, a young actress, formerly with Au- gustin Dalys company, will be seen as Dot" supported by company, includ- ing Harry S. Robinson as Deacon Tidd, the Pooh Bah of the Village, with heart big enough to forgive the sins of the wick ed world. Gus Tate is the bad boy, Mar tin Tripp," and Lillie Lawson was speci- ally engaged to introduce her catchy spe- ciaities
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STATE LEGISLATURE
 ENDS FIRST SESSION
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  in tha State of Alabama and all the coun ties thereof
 II e1T To incorporate the White House As; ocia ton of Alabama.
 University Committee. The joint committee to investigate the affairs of the University of Alabama will go to Tuscaloosa tomorrow for the per- formance of the duties assigned. The committee is composed of Speaker Pettus of the House, President Meador of the Senate, Senators Blackman Bostick, Acree and Bullock, and Representatives Chap man, Woolf, Wallace and Porter. The Speaker appointed Messrs. O'Brien, Clarke and Foster as members of the joint committee to investigate the condition of the State treasury. s rs9 Captain O'Brien Most Popular. Hon. Frank P. OBrien was voted the most popular man in the House by the pages today They framed and passed the following resolution:
 Resolved, By the pages of the House of Representatives of the State Of Ala bama that our thanks are hereby ten dered to Hon. Frank P. O'Brien, the able and distinguished Representative of Jeffer- son County, for his exceeding kindness to the pages during the present session of the General Assembly. s
 M. J. BULGER, JR.,
 "M. G. HOOD,
 PAUL B. FULLER,
 "H. l.. LONG,
 "J. H. WASHBURN." Captain O'Brien appreciates very much this compliment from the bright boys of the House.
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REAL TRIAL
Of Breach of Promise Suit Takes Place
 Tonight.

The preliminary trial of the Morrow vs Mcqueen breach of promise suit ended last night and the defendant was committed to await the final trial tonight. The attor- neys on both sides exhausted every means known to the legal mind in their efforts to win and the final issue of the case is awaited with the greatest interest. After the testimony Is all in tonight each of the lawyers will be given ten minutes in which to argue the case. B. M. Allen and Capt. Frank s. White are representing the plain tiff and James L. Tanner the defendant. The defense claims to have some stratling testimony which will be introduced at the trial tonight and upon which a favorable verdict Is confidently expected.
 The trial will be in open court and every one who so desires will be admitted to the hall while 1t is in progress.
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isis Hopkins

The original of "Sis Hopkins" that quaint stage character which will be seen in the play of the same name at the Jeff ferson Theatre next Tuesday, was discov- cred by Miss Rose Melville a couple of years ago in Central Indiana at country fair. She was such a queer mixture of girlhood, comedy, pathos and oddity that Miss Melville was captivated, and being of highly artistic temperament, she saw the stage possibilities of the character and followed and studied her. She became ac- ouainted with this child of "Posey Coun- ty'' Ind, and got to know her every ac- tion, her every mannerism and she has given her to the stage in play.
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Faust.

To all lovers of classic drama a treat is assured in the coming of Lewis Morri- sons Faust" It is claimed that never in it's history has this popular romance been presented in so effective a manner as this year. A complete new vestment of scenery classical effects, mechanisms and costumes has been given this production Among the many innovations introduced, special attention has been devoted to the garden scene in the second act, in which there will be an electrical display. Iri- descent globules are brought into requfsi- tion, making a pleasing effect without an equal on the stage. The mechanical and electrical embellishments in the weird Witches Brocken are conceded to be in genious and effective.
 Faust" will be at the Jefferson Theatre tomorrow. A bargain day matinee will be given.
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COUNTRY PRODUCE MARKET. Marked Activity in All Lines-Eggs
 Higher. aa

With the approach of Christmas Birming- hams produce market becomes more active every day.
 While prices remain about the same as last week. every commodity is in demand, Turkeys are fine sellers at 12. to 12kc for dressed and to 10c for live ones.
 Eggs have advanced to 23is and 24c, and these prices will be maintained until after the holidays.
 The stocks of vegetables are about equal to the demand sA
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Barlow's Minstrels was the attraction at the Auditorium last night, and due to the inclement weather, played to a small crowd. The performance embraced a number of interesting features, and some clever spe- cialty work.
 The Toledo brothers in their weird act, the Bonelli brothers, trick acrobats; Willie Bridges, the boy soprano; Harry Boyd, the Black Turkey, and other members of the company are good, and as whole the performance was creditable.
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"'Way Down East."

"Way Down East" closed its engagement at the Jefferson Theatre last night, and was greeted by another large and delight ed audience At matinee the company was also literally patronized Tie beautiful drama was most admirably presented, and scored one of the hits of the season. Miss Hope who carries the principle role, is most charming actress, and at each per- formance won herself into the hearts of the audience.
 Birmingham will long remember Way Down East"
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Red Men to Meet.

Agawam Tribe, No 42, Improved Order of Red Men, will meet tonight and every Friday night at Fort Hall, Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street, and not at En- gineers' Hall, as usual All members are urged to be present tonight. Business of great importance.
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Handling Trains By Orders.

Arkansas City, Kan, December 13.-To- day at noon the train dispatcher's office in this city of the Oklahoma division of the Santa Fe began handling trains by orders. This is the first division to be able to han dle trains in this way since the operators went out, which was last Saturday. Every station on the division is supplied with at least one operator, and trains are running as usual. Extras will be ordered out tomor- row morning.
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BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT

Local hits will fall thick and fast at the breach of promise suit Friday night. Whats Mcqueen been doing nowP Go and hear all about 1t Fri day night at Seals hall
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WANTED-8 young ladies, between 16 and 20 years of age, for theatrical work. Must sing. Experience unneces- sary. Call or address, Prof
 J. o. Weisner, Elks' Building.
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PERSONAL.

Metropolitan Hotel arrivals: Walter Gregory, Memphis; James Tinehan, Bell Ellen; w. w. Clark, Blassburg; D. A. Johnson, Blocton; M D. Herring, Charlitte, N. C.; Jno. w. Steele New York; R. J. Belser, Louisville J. L. Clemo Adger; w. D. Sparks, Rome, Ga.; w. E. Dickinson, Alabama; Miss A. M. Jenkins, Nashville; w. L. Connolly and wife, Selma; Mrs. J. N. Fortney, Selma; c. w. Clarke and wife, Helena; J. R. Whitemar, Nashville, Tenn. w. D. Cohn and wife, New York; J. N. Rasborough, Lawrenceville; J. D. Tenn mons, Lawrenceville, Ill.,; Steven E. Krep, New York; J. R. Byrd and wife, Montgom- cry; w. w. Newman, Huntsville; J. K. Graham, Sloss, Ala; J. T. Burns, Wedower, Ala; Geo. s. Esher and wife, Dayton, Ky; J. R. Kennamer, Alrich Geo. T. Monroe, Alrich F. H. Montgomery, Henry Ellen; J. M. Flemming, Henry Ellen; Clark Snow. Oxford, Ala; E. T. Toroch, Natural Bridge; J. M Ward, Double Springs; Hal Parchman. Cordova; J. Morgan and wife, city; J. M. Parry and wife, Tams Creek, Va; w. D. Puckett city; R. l.. William son, Russellville.
 Arrivals at Hotel Morris-E. L. Bamber- ger, New York; M. s. Simpson, Chicago; Karl Limberg. Memphis; H. O. Ahlenius, Chicago; c. s. Apte, Florida, s. L.; Cona- way, St. Louis; John E. Kelly, New Or leans; M. F. Kaufman, Dallas; M. Lan- dauer, Cincinnati; B. J. Robertson. R. B. Smith, Phil J. Euald, Louisville; J. K. Meyers, New Orleans; T. B. Redmond, Parrish, Ala; R. s. Stringfellow, Mont gomery; J. B. Ambrose, Mrs. J. B. Am brose, Montgomery; S. E. Ross, Atlanta; w. H. Orcutt, Indianapolis; D. s. Stout, South Carolina; w. R. Barksdale, Jr., Lynchburg. Va; E. A. Donnelly. Cincin- natl; E. R. Lenny, Indianapolis William Pathie, Worcester, Mass; J. c. Armstrong, Sylacauga, Ala; H. s. Armstrong, Calera, Ala. J. B. McNaron, Albertsville, Ala; W. Colquohonn, London, England; L. Bern stein, New York; S. W. Schotz, St. Louis; S. I. Wisen, Philadelphia; LeRoy B. Rob- inson, New York; Ad Dugue, New Jersey; Robert Lamar and wife, Jasper; J. J. Hoffman, Augusta; Cyrus Garnsey, Mem- phis; James Nichol, c. A. Nesbitt, James Nichol, Jr., Galloway; John Will, Louis- vile; R. J. Moody, Russellville; c. W. Cash, Mobile; o. J. Massat, St. Louis; A. wife, Shreveport, La.: J. c. Jones, Hunts vile, T. P. Ledbetter, H. e. Davis, Ten nessee; J. c. Hunter, Atlanta; A. Wallen- stein, New York; R. D. Garden, Philadel- phia; w. c. Davis, Jasper Ala. John A. Church, Cincinnati; Lewis F. Britt, Au- gusta, Ga.: w. F. Newbert and family, city; A. H. t1igbie, St. Louis; w. L. Proc tor, Macon, Ga.; c. H. Williams, New York; Henry E. Woolfolk, Danville, Ky. P. L. Davis, Vicksburg, Miss; A. G. Goodwin, Montgomery; R. Elliott, Miller, Saidy, Chicago; G. G. Britton, Anniston; T. R. Norris Meridian. Miss; w. B. Skirwing, St. Louis; A. E. Finkell At lanta; George L. Becher, Boston, Mass J. Parrill, Baltimore; Charles F. Hard. Greenville, S. c.