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The Washington times., 1901-10-08
The Academy-s.The Volunteer Or
gunist.v

After viewing almost all of the recently
dramatiZed novels that have flooded the
stage during the past season or so, local
theatregoers last night, at the Academy
of Music, were given a specimen of the
possibilities of the dramatized song. a
popular composition called The Volun-
teer Organist." furnishing the theme for
the stage version. The endeayor to make
a play from a popular song in this in
stance has been very successful. and one
Of the Academy's usual crowded Monday
night houses applauded to the echo the
various telling situations and incidents.
In many respects THE Volunteer Or
ganist' is an excellent dramatic Offering
There are plenty of comedy scenes, while
the serious side of the story is never
brought forward too prominently. The
piece tells a story of temperance that re-
minds one greatly of Hoyt's "A Temper
ance Town" Indeed. the Hoytian play is
recalled throughout the entire perform
ance, although the plots are much dis
similar.
One of the best companies that has as
yet appeared at the Stair playhouse this
season is employed in the presentation of
The Volunteer Organist" Such a tai
ented actress as Edythe Totten gives an
admirable Interpretation of the role of
a tavern keepers daughter and gives the
matte art. The chief character, that of
Tom Sturgis. the volunteer organist. is
well played by Frank Russell. whose idea
of the stage tramp is not that of the or
dinary theatrical hobo. but a well-drawn
picture of an unfortunate man. He con-
tTibuted the requisite amount of comedy
to the parts, while in his more dramatic
moments he was fully equal to the de-
mands of the occasion. There are a num-
Der of local characters in the play. and
with such an inviting locale as a small
town in Vermont 1t is easy to appreciate
the quaintness Of some of the New Eng
land people who have been put into the
piece. The company as a whole is first
class and the production is commendable
in every respect. The chief members of
he organization besides Miss Totten and
Mr.. Russell are Charles Hanaford. Henry
Morey. James Allen. Joe Willard, Benja-
min Williams May McCabe, Eleanor
Charles. and Baby Bernce. a feature of
the performance last night was the sing
ing by Master Willie Nelson of the song,
The Volunteer Organist" The rendition
was so good that it was demanded time
and again. There will be matinees today,
thursday, and Saturday.
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The NatiOnnI-Primrosc and Dock
stadcr.

The Kings of Burntcorkdom had their
annual reception at the New National
last night, and many admirers of the
twain were recipients of pleasant even
ing at the hands Of the monarchs. OF
course they were Primrose and Dockstad-
er; they are about the only real royal
residents of Burntcorkdom. and as such
will have following so long as their an
nual visit gives opportunity for them to
be seen and heard.
There is very little new in the minstrel
show this year. but it is up to the stand
ard of last year. and possibly little i'm
proved. The first part shows very ella
borate stage setting, and the customary
witticisms and vocal efforts are served by
the company, including. in addition to
the premiers. Neil O'Brien. Eddie Leon
ard. Harry Ellis Fred Gladdish, Arthur
Warren. Frederick Barnes, and VIII Hal
lett. Pobably more than passing mention
IS due the effort of Mr.. Dockstader In
the first part for his localism on the
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Schley Court of Enquiry. which provoked
much enthusiasm.
The olio is a strong one and Is quite
varied. That much tortured instrument.
the banjo, seems TO have taken on new
life and merit when in the hands of Claud-
ius and Corbin, for their interpretations
include such pretentious efforts as the
Tampa, Poet and Peasant overtuGes
and other modern classics. That fasci-
mating employment of rolling hoops Is
shown in new style by Ollie Young and
brother. the latter being in some respects
the more clever Of the team. This act
has the element Of novelty and is well
received.
But the real hit of the evenings enter
talnment is the monologue by Mr.. Dock
stader. Few men upon the stage have as
varied ability as this comedian, who
would have doubtless made a success in
the legitimate field had he chose 1t as his
vocation. instead of minstrelsy There is
something very meritorious in this mono-
logue for the speaker proves himself
past grand master of local conditions and
situations. and the 'straight' Bit of
work at the conclusion proves an ability
that one not familiar with the power of
Mr. Dockstader would never have sus-
pected- George Primrose in his time-tried
dancing specially with scenic effects
pleases, also the child singers aiding the
premier immeasurably, while the light ef-
tectS OF the act are especially fire. Neil
- Brlen gives peculiar bit of comedy and
the programme concludes with an excel
lent athletic speciality by Zeno Carl, and
Zeuo. in which some remarkable bar work
Is done. Matinees are announced for to-
morrow and Saturday.
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sic Phillips, and the various other men,
bers appeer to advantage in good parts.
The vaudeville portion of the show is
given by such clever artists as the Great
Albini, who has some new ideas IN magic,
and proved himself the master of his line
of work; Joe Flynn. who sings a number
of amusing and bright parodies: the Mon
tie Myra troupe of pantomimists; the Biv-
ingston family. adept acrobats. who have
several novel feats; Nellie V. Nichols,
who sings several coon songs very wel,
and Nellie Mcguire. a singer OF costtr
songs. who wins the high favor of the au-
dienccs. There will be daily matinees
during the week
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The Bijou-BurIesaue and Vaude-
VILE.

Two unusually large and well pleased
audiences attended the performances OF
the Bijou stock burlesque company yes
terday. The current offering, "Our Min
ME" is about the best thing the organi-
Zation has yet done. There is an abund-
ance Of comedy in the piece, while the
principals are all supplied with solos that
are well rendered. The Bijou company
has a new prima donna. Louise Moore.
and she made n most emphatic hit yes
terday Her voice is a remarkably good
one for a burlesque performance, while
her dramatic work is intelligent and much
better than anything heretofore seen in
a like entertainment Miss Moore also
has the advantage of a wealth of good
looks, so her engagement is quite GER
tain to add to the popularity of the Bitou
forces. The work OF the principals, In
Our Minnie" is uniformly good. Miss
Moore, John Rodgers, Matt Kennedy. Nell
lie V. Nichols. Fred Cady. Charles NJ.
Rice. Lew Harvey. Kittie Bingham. Bes-
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Girls New
Fall Clothing.

The new stock is now in full
readiness. We show all the dcsir-
able new effects in Girls Apparel
in styles and materials suitable
for everyday, school, play, and
dress occasions. Every garment
is marked at the lowest price con-
sistent with the high character
of the goods.
Girls Blouse Suits Of Cheviot, in navy
blue. brown. and cardinal: collar. shield.
and cuffs stitched with white--a very
jaunty and serviceable suit for school
wear; sizes to 10 years.
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Boys Sailor Suits.

We call special attention to our
stock of Sailor Suits, which is by
far the finest we have ever shown.
Cheviots, Serges, Worsteds, and
Broadcloths, in navy blue, royal
blue, brown, and garnet; all ele-
gantly made and handsomely
trimmed. Many odd and beauti-
full combinations among them.
Cut with extra full blouse; pants
lined throughout; sizes 3 to II.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
RAILROAD MEN MEET TODAY.
Convention OF Rondmasters' and
Maintenance of Way Association

The nineteenth annual convention of
the Roadmasters' and Maintenance of
Way Association will open at the Ma
tional Hotel this morning. About forty
Of the members Of the association many
Of them accompanied by their Families,
have arrived in Washington.
1t was planned TO hold a meeting OF
the executive committee last night TO
prepare a list of subjects for the cOnsid-
Grafton OF the convention. The associa-
tion is one which has had much to do
with the improvement Of American rail-
road service. b. A. Rice, of Richmond
together with l.. T. Robey, of this city
have completed all arrangements foc the
sessions of the convention.
The morning session will be called TO
order 10y James Meade, president Of the
association. officers for the ensuing year
VIII be elected at the afternoon session.
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Woodward
and
LOthrOp,
New York Washington Paris.
Boys New
Fall Clothing.

The excellence of our Boys
Clothing is too generally admitted
to require extended argument.
The new stock is fully up to the
high standard in all respects and
comprises styles for boys of all
ages. Double-breasted suits,
three-pieee suits, Tuxedo suits,
Norfolk jacket suits and sailor
blouse suits We quote several
specially interesting lots:
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Chnse,s-"A Brass Monkey.u

The faJeful influence. supposed by the
suDerstitiously inclined to be cast upon
those coming in contact with The Brass
Monkey" seemed to make itself felt even
throughout the audiences of generous
proportions that greeted the opening per-
formance of the farce by that name at
Chases yesterday. 1t is only fair to
lscribe the extreme slowness of the most
# the entertainment to some sort of
'hoodoo,' for both principals and the
subsidiary players were on the alert to
make matters come to a successful issue,
and the auditors apparently wanted to
assume their share of the responsibility
by responding to all efforts with laughter
and appause. Indeed, the latter was
quite ossentiar for their own well being
ut the matinee. for the temperature of the
house was SO low as to make little ex-
srtion quite necessary to personal COM
fort.
1t has been out of the order of things
to accept Otis Harlan in anything but
happy -go-lucky and uproariously funny
character, and the transition from such
a role to that of sotto vnce comedian in
one week was too great a change for his
friends to appreciate, even though his
offorts to infect the character of Jonah
with It's own personality and not that of
Otis Harlan We're as commendable as they
Song was Richard quite himself again.
Mary Marble, whose voice is well
adapted to Juvenile roles, made a pleasing
and capable Baggage, assisted by buli-
dog possessed with a good stage presence
and u cool nerve, Miss Marbles songs
deserved and received several encores. TO
Little Chip must be given the credit for
the afternoon audience from It's
semi dormant state when, toward the
close Of the second act, his songs and
dances won insistent approval In the
third act the services of Clara Stevens
and La Petite Alma both acrobatic
dancers of local fame, were called upon
to furnish diversion
John w. Dunno and David Andrada had
prominent places in the cast and flied
them most acceptably. and Ida Lester. as
an impossible woman journalist, helped to
furnish one of the incidents of the plot
The remainder Of the company showed
some new and more attractive faces since
the opening of last week, and the cos
tunes were adequate and tasteful. The
quartette which has been formed by
Messrs Andrada, Hall, Early. and Bode
gave several selections, refraining from
anything older or less popular than
Asleep in the Deep" Matinees daily.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
TWO Years, report ON Educntion.

The Government Printing Office has just
issued the first volume Of the report Of
the United States Commissioner OF Edu-
cation to the Secretary OF the Interior for
the year ended June 60 1900 Material for
the report Of the Commissioner for the
year ended June %, 1901. has been turned
over 20 the Printing Office officials. and
In all probability. the other volumes will
be ready for delivery about the close OF
the present year.
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SECRETARY ROOT VERY ILL.
His Condition Causes Concern
Though Slightly Improving.

Friends Of Secretary Root are some
what concerned over his condition. The
Secretary is broken down in health, but
has apparently been improving within the
past few days He is not expected TO re-
turn TO his duties a: the War Depart
ment for ahnmt TWO Mecks.
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Army Orders.

This following named chaplains are re-
lieved from their present duties. and will
proceed to ioin their respective regiments:
'Jeraes L. Critics. Fourth Cavalry; Thorn
as j, Dickson, Twenty-sixth Infantry.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

Girls CameFs Hair Cheviot Russian
Blouse Suits: broad sailor collar and
bishop sleeves; front of blouse and skirt
tucked; effectively trimmed with fancy
black mohair braid; sizes to u.
SS.75 to S10.25 each.
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$500 each.

A large assortment of Double breasted
Suits. in medium and heavyweight mate
rials-neat, pretty mixtures; also navy
blue; well made; well fitting and guaran-
Bile seats and knees; sizes to 16 Value
SIS 90 and Sc Is
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S3.75 each.

Girls Russian Blouse Suits of Mummy
Cheyiot in navy blue. cardinal. and
brown: trimmed around the sailor collar.
shield belt. and cuffs with rows of mar
row black mohair braid; sizes to IL
years.
$500 to $500 each.
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$500, Sc 90, $3.50, and SS.75.
We made special effort TO please
with our $500 quality.

Special lot of Norfolk Jacket Suits, con-
sisting of all-wool navy blue and Oxford
grey cheviots. sizes 5 to II
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S4.00 each.

Tuxedo OF Vest Suits. in a good assort-
ment of neat, dark colorings; also navy
blue: all-wool materials; well made; per-
feet lifting; sizes to T.
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$3.50 each.

Two special lot of Boys Separate Short
Pants.
All-wool mixtures, fine quality, neat.
pretty patterns; well made; sizes to IL.
Special value.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

The marriage of Miss Helen Birney,
daughter of Mrs. A. A Birney and Mr.
Charles r. Gantz, of Baltimore. will be
celebrated by Bishop Satterlee on Novem-
ber s. Miss Edith Birney will be maid of
honor and Miss Margaret Birney and Miss
Mabel Corson, of this city. and Miss Mar
garet Birney and Miss Florence Ingram,
of Baltimore. bridesmaids. Messrs. Frank
A. Parker and r. Glenn King, of Balti-
mere. will ne ushers and Mr.. Edward c.
Pearson, of Pawtucket, r. l.. best man.
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$3.50 each.

Navy Blue 3-piece Suits. aIl-wool mate
riais: single-breasted sack coat. single
breasted high-cut vest and pants; sizes
to 1e
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$500 each.

Young Mems Suits, in latest style and
fabrics: military cut; stiff front 3-huttor
sack; high-cut single-breasted vest with
collar; pants cut in the latest fashion;
sizes l6 to 20.
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S1.25 each.

Hats and Caps for Boys and
Girls of all descriptions and all
prices.
Third floor.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

The Chapter Regents and Daughters of
the American Revolution in the District
will meet the State Regent, Mrs. Mary
S. Lockwood. at the Ebbitt House We'd
nesday night at 80 o'clock TO take under
consideration final arrangements for the
State conference TO be held in Washing
ton in November.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

Miss Miriam Grant, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. U. S. Grant. of California.
will spend a portion of the winter in
Washington with her grandmother, Mrs.
L S Grant
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Mrs. Roosevelt's favorite mount "Ya-
ganker' has arrived at the White House
stables. 1t was brought from the family
home on Long Island. where there are
several other horses that may be brought
here for the use of the children later on.
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Now that Mr.. Rockefeller has deferred
to the wishes Of Senator and Mrs. Aid
rich, who desire a large wedding recep-
ton for their daughter, the preparations
are being carried out on an elaborate
scale. 1t is said that more invitations are
being sent out than were ever before is
sued in that State. 1t is expected that
there will be nearly 1,000 persons on the
estate while the ceremony is being per-
formed. All that the guests Will see of
the bride and bridegroom, however, will
be confined TO a view of them as the we'd
ding party enters and leaves the tea
house upon leaving and taking carriages
from the residence, which is distance of
about three city blocks from the scene Of
the ceremony, which gives fair idea OF
the extent of the Aldrich estate at War
wick Neck r. l. The ushers who Will
attend TO the guests at the wedding
breakfast in the new annex, through
which the wedding party VIII pass to the
Halsey De Wolf, Theodore f. Greene,
and c. II. Dashiell, of New York. Miss
Lucy Aldrich will be maid of honor and
Miss Elsie Aldrich, flower girl. In addi-
tion to the special steamers which have
been engaged 10 take guests from ProVi-
dence. forty-five electric cars Will also be
used for those who prefer to travel by
rail Until the ceremony has been per
formed and the almost invaluable array
Of presents put into safety deposit
vault, the house and grounds will be
guarded by detectives and only those per
sons who bear invitation cards or those
who are in service on the grounds will be
The ceremony will take place Wednesday
al noon.
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S9c pair.

Fine Imported Scotch Cheviot and Eng
lish Worsteds, in handsome, dresSy ef-
fects: made and finished in the very best
manner; sizes to 16. Special value.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

Mrs. Smith, wife of the Postmaster
General, will remain at Maplewood, N.
j., until the latter part of October.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

Girls Russian Blouse Suits of Granite
Cloth. in navy and brown: trimmed with
white silk novelty braid, combined with
narrow black silk braid: double-breasted:
finished with two rows of pearl buttons;
sizes 10 u.
GIG n To so n0 onnh
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Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Pugh have is
sued cards for the marriage of their
daughter, Nellie May, to Mr.. Henry Gar
diner Hanford. of this city. Tuesday
evening. October %, at clock, at Vance
burg. Ky. At home after November 10.
Washington.
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Invitations are out for the marriage of
Miss Cora Pumphrey, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Enos F. Pumphrey. of
Prince George County. Nd. to Mr.. Elmer
c. Mayberry of Washington, october 10,
at s O'Clock, at Hamline Methodist Epis-
copal Church. a reception viii be held in
the new home in Anacostia of MIR. and
Mrs Walsh, cousins of Miss Pumphrey,
after which the couple will leave for
trip to Buffalo. Niagara. Canada, and
other places of interest North before re
turning to Washington, which they will
make their future home.
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S1G.5O to $1,000 each.

Misses Blouse Suits of Etamine, in
navy blue and CARDINAL double-b breasted
blouse tucked down front; sailor collar
trimmed with narrow bias folds OF taf-
feta, and over collar of silk. finished
with sailor knot of the same: gored skirt.
with circular fiounce: sizes 10 to H.
Si3.50 each.
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$3.50 eacf

Girls Blouse Suits OF Dark Blue Vene-
tian Cloth: single breasted blouse fasten-
cd at the side and finished with military
collar. trimmed with black braid skirt
correspondingly trimmed: sizes IL to Is
S12.50 each.
Third floor.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Ruth Leeds Kerr, whose marriage,
1t is understood. will take place next
spring, has returned from California,
where she has been the guest of relatives
for nearly two years. She will make an
autumn visit TO Mrs. Burgwin before re-
turning to Washington for The winter.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

Mrs Elizabeth Bryant Johnston, while
on a recent visit 10 Buffalo, was the guest
of Mrs. Charles Rohlfs. Mrs. Rohlfs is
Anna Katharine Green, the author of
The LeaVenwOrth Case" and other we'll
known detective stories.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

Third floor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-27
J. Letter to MIR. c. w. Bauknight,
Walhaila, S. C.

Dear Sir: We pay for newspaper space
to address you, and scorn 2-ccnt post.
age stamp because VIC fear letter
through the usual channel would not re-
ccivc the attention we can conscicnti
ouSly claim for an Oilcr that is unusual
want to give you or any of your friends
that intend painting this spring some
paint for nothing. TO any ono sending
us dimensions of house, and number of
coats of paint to be put on, VIC will at
once write advising how many gallons
we give Gree of charge" and also memo
randum of some pretty and pleasing com
binationS Of cOlOrS. Several well painted
houses in your town for our statesmen to
show the merchants will greatly help us
in establishing an agency, and that is
why we are making so liberal an offer.
Mercantile agencies rate us at tho top;
been making l.. 4 NJ. Paint for 80 years
have sold enough to make chain of
paint cans around the world; you thin
L.. ~ NJ. with linsccd oil Same as wbito
lead; costs less, covers as we'll and lasts
longer than lead. Better investigate.
Truly yours,
longman & Martinez, Paint Makers,
POI Pearl street, Now York City.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-27
Beat a Girls Rescuer.

baltimore, February 22.-Five mem
bers of the Suicide Club of Highland
Town, in eastern suburb of Baltimore,
were arrested this evening charged with
assaulting Miss Louise Trautnor and
mortally injuring John Taylor, who
endoavored to rescue her. The men
accused are Edward Altvator, Edgar
Felix, Henry Schcnk, William Marshall
and Charles Steer. They attended a
ball at Highland Town, and during tho
evening one of tho mon asked tho girl
to accompany them in carriage ride.
She declined, but later in tho evening,
after she had been piled with liquor,
consented. 1t was after 2 o'clock this
morning when sho entered tho carriage.
Her escort was joined by four others
who we're in waiting and then the entire
party drove off.
Upon reaching vacant lot at some
distance from tho city tho carriage was
stopped and the girl dragged out. Dcs-
pite her screams she was carried to a
secluded spot and while four of the men
held her fifth assaulted her. The
girls cries had been heard by some
young men who were returning from a
dance and John Taylor, who was one of
the party, ran to her rescue, tho others
meanwhile yelling Justify for help.
Taylor promptly attacked the men,
who turned on him and beat him cruelty.
They pinned him to tho ground and
kicked him in tho face and body until
he was unconscious. Then they ran of,
leaving both victims on tho ground.
The girl was not seriously hurt but
Taylor is in critical condition. His
jaw is dislocated and he is injured in
ternally. This afternoon tho police
arrested the five men upon information
furnished by Miss Trautner, who denti-
fed them. They will have hearing
tomorrow.
Congress has appropriated two and
three quarter billions of dollars for pcn-
siOns since the war;
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-02-27
West Union Locals.

West Union, S. c., February 20.-Mr.
r. G. Strothor is on q business trip to
Atlanta, Ga, and elsewhere.
Mr.. jeff d. CrenShaw, of Washington,
ID. c., after an absence of two years or
moro, is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Newton Cronshaw, and family. He
has grown to be n fine looking young
man and holds an important and lucra-
tive position on the electric car lines in
the City of Washington. His many
friends hero are pleased to meet him and
congratulate him upon his SUCCESS in
lifc. He will be here for few days
longer when he will return to his post of
duty.
Miss Grace Cronshaw, of Anderson, is
visiting her parents and family. She is
especially delighted to meet at homo her
brother jeff, whom she has not seen in
about two years.
Mrs. James Phinney has been quite
sick recently, but is now improving.
Mr.. j. p. Ellison is on business trip
to Anderson, S. G.
Mr.. B. F. Douthit is laid up with the
grip.
Miss Lettio Grico visited relatives in
Ncwry on Saturday and Sunday.
Tho West Union Debating Society mot
on Friday night last and discussed war
and whiskey. On Friday night next
commercial fertilizers will be discussed.
Tho election for Intendant and War
dens for West Union has been postponcd
until May 9th next Uadlcm.