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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
Summer in Camp.

Mr.. L. Sam'l Brely of this place, student
at the University School fer Boys, Baltimore
left for Camp Kab goon. wah, in the State OF
Maine, where with about thirty.five Others
all in charge of Prof William Tappan, OF
that school, he will spend eleven weeks in
camp on the shores of beautiful Lake Seba.
90. Fishing will be the chief sport outside
of the camp jollities that will prevail where
that number of free-from care hoys are hav.
ing summers outing. During their stay in
camp trip will be made to Mt Washing
ton. The trip was made by water from Bal
timore TO Portland, Me.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

At specia! meeting OF the congrega ton
of Christ Reformed church, this place, held
on Sunday last, to hear the report of the so
Letting committee, it was stated that the
necessary funds. 81, 900, had been subscribed
and the report of the committee was accept
ed 1t was therefore decided that work look =.
Ing to demolition of the old Sunday school
building and the erection Of handsome new
chapel IN its place should be begun at the
close of harvest and pushed rapidly to COM
ME tom dUev Register
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
Growing ON wheels.

Last year one of our very successful gard
eners planted pumpkin seed, but he only
succeeded in raising one half of pumpkin.
The vine bore but one and the former grew
80 rapidly and so long that 1t wore OF the
under half of the pumpkin by dragging it
around the lot. This year he has provided
himself with several low wheeled trucks on
which he will place the pumpkins while
young and thus endeavor to provide against
wear and tear
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
Order. Nisi ON Audit.
No. 5776 Equity.


In the Circuit Court for Frederick County,
sitting in Equity.
May Term, 1902.
In the matter of the Auditors Report filed
the Goth day of May, 1909.
Mary ]. spaulding, Leo Spaulding, Mary E.
McLain, John F. Spaulding, ct al,
Petition
ORDERED, that on the Goth day of June.
O1902, the Court will proceed to act
upon the Report of the Auditor, filed as
aforesaid in the above cause, to finally ratify
and confirm tie same, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown before said day,
provided copy Of this order be published
in some newspaper published in Frederick
county, for two successive weeks prior to
said day.
Dated this Goth day of May, 1909.
DOUGLASS H. HARGETT,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick Co.
True Copy;
Test. DOUGLASS H. HARGETT, Clerk.
Vincent Sebold, Sol. June st
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
Preaching Services.

Rev. G. Barstow Roger, of Ephrata, Pa,
will preach in the U. b. church in Thurmont
next Saturday evening, June %, at O'Clock,
and on Sunday, Goth, at Otterbein Chapel, at
10 a. m, Sabillasvile at 1:30 and Deerfield
at 7.45 u M.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
Postponed.

The dedication service of Trinity Reform.
ed church announced for the 9th Of July,
have been postponed until the Goth, two
weeks later, on account Of delay in material.
A full notice ofthe program will probably
be published next week.
COnmltfpe
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
PattisOn Nominated.

Ex-Governor Robert E. Pattison received
the democratic nomination for governor of
Pennsylvania yesterday receiving 1891 out
of 312 votes. He was elected Governor of
that State in 1889 and again in 1890; he is
native of MARYLAND.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
ATEETING OF CHOOL COMMiS-
Nl SIONERS.
EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHERS
CERTIFICATES AND FREE
SCHOLARSHIPS.

A regular meeting of the Board of County
School Commissioners will be held on Tues
day and Wednesday June gath and 25th, 1902
The annual examination Of applicants for
Teachers Certificates, the Female Scholar.
ship to Western Maryland College, Scholar
ships to the state Normal School, and one
Scholarship to Washington College, will be
held IN the Frederick Female High School
Building 10 Frederick, for white applicants,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

Others are considering new pavements In
the place of flagstones. If 1t could just get
to be q "craze'!
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
HalnlHett..Osler.

Mr.. Chas. E. Hammett and Miss Margaret
G. Osler were married at one o'clock today
in the Lutheran church this place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
Wonder whv-but don't blame US

DR.. Waters has just received choice lot
of Perfumery a large variety Of odors, some
very new.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

The mid summer dull season is here. Its
dullness may be mitigated by judicious ad'
vertising. Try our Business Locals" for
seasonablc specially. They find buyers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

Mr.. E. N. Smith; one of THE CLARIoH's
"April Q. '72" subscribers, of Chambersqurg,
Pa, called to see us today. He lie looking
wee and. we are pleased to be able to say, is
doing we'll
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
Warming.

Ifyou have kidney or bladder trouble and
do not use Foley's Kidney Cure, you will
have only yourself to blame for results, as 1t
positively cures all forms of kidney and blad-
der diseases.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

Miss Alice Osler will give dance tomor-
row, Friday, evening 10 the Town Hall, in
honor Of Miss Ella Fisher. Of Shamokln, Pa,
who has been visiting Miss Alice during the
past two weeks.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
New Advertisements.

G. L. Kefauver-Bus. Loo.
House and lot for sale.-Bus. Loo.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
MONDAY AND TUESDAY,

JULY 7th and 9TH, l9U1.
The examination of applicants for certifi,
Gates to teach in the colored schools will be
held in the Court House on Wednesday and
Thursday, July 9th and 10th, 1902.
The examination for Monday and We'd
nesday will begin promptly at 10 o'clock, A.,
M. For Tuesday and thursday, at O'Clock
A. M. States will not be used in the exam
nation. All applicants must furnish their
own tablets and lead pencils.
Orders for tickets at reduced rates to The
Maryland State Teachers Association at
Ocean City, June 3O-July 8, can be obtain.
ed by teachers upon application to the Sec.
rotary of the Board.
BY order of the Board,
EPHRAIM l.. BOBLITZ,
June 10 ct. Secretary.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

Leslie, son of MI. Harry Creager, and Miss
Theo., daughter of Mr.. T. G. Stocksdale, all
of this place, were married in Hagerstown
on Monday OF last week. They will make
their home in that place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

tB- FOR SALE-FARM OF 95 ACRES.
New Buildings, splendid location.
Apply to
CHAS. G. WATERS,
Jul2tf Atty at Law.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

Borated Talcum Powder, perfumed with
Heliotrope Blossoms, al Waters Pharmacy.
It's absolutely pure, too.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

ny FOR SALE.-Mrs. Chamberlain's
property at Catoctin Furnace. For price ap-
ply to CHAS. G. WATERS,
Jun19tf Atty at.law.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
N THuRMoNT NATIONAL BANK, AT
THURMoNT, IN THE STATE OF MARY
LAND, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
APRIL 80, 1902.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
Tax Rate Higher.

The board of county commissioners has
fixed the rate of county taxation at 81 cents
on the 100 dollars, an increase of s cents
over last years rate.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

for the rents due July 1, 1902. Neglect to
comply with tn may cause additional costs
as all rentals are payable in advance, and an
additional charge can be made TOR all persons
in arrears. The Secretary must close his
account with the Treasurer of said company
before the First of July in order to enable
the Finance Committee to audit his state
ment.
May 90 st 5. NJ. BiRELl.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

re- HARNESS MAKER WANTED
to occupy my building on w. Main.st., Thur
mont, next door to Mr.. John Roots store.
Suitable also for tailor shop: eligible rooms
on second floors.
jne 27tf NJ A. BlRELY, M. ID.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

Wheat harvest began In this section dur.
ing the latter days OF last week and is about
complete. This Is fully ten days in advance
of the usual date. The quality Of wheat is
good and it is we'll filled; the straw is short
and as rule stands thin on the ground.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

Our postofflce has been papered and may
now be said to have had the finishing touch
put on it. It is the best looking postof1ce
that we have ever seen--but we haven't
seen Frederick's new one.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

Borated Talcum Powder, perfumed with
Pearls OF Viole,s, a delightful toilet prepare
ton, at waters fharinacy
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

II G. l.. KEFAUVER, Examining Op.
can, representing Saks Optical Company,
Washington, D. G.. will be at the "Hotel
Central" Monday and Tuesday July 9TH and
9th. No charge will be made to determine
if your sight may be improved. All glasses
perfectly suited or no charge.
june 26 2t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
Local Items.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature sssss the Of ZzAZzzx

Kent county reports three quarter crop
OF wheat and peaches.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
Mew advertisements.
Notice..

= Water Consumers are respectfully request
ed to settle their accounts with the under.
signed on or before the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
FOIey's Honey and Tar
for children, SAFE, sure. No 0piafes.
Business Locals.

~ FOR SALE.-House and Lot at Logs
Station. Apply to CHAS. G. WATERS,
Jun28tf. Atty.at,law.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
While Mrs. Luther Ahalt was on the '

While Mrs. Luther Ahalt was on the wag'
on assisting her husband and Alfred Rout.
zhan to load hays short distance south OF
town, she was so badly frightened by a
ground hog which her husband tossed up on
the wagon ia fork full of hay, that she fell
off the wagon backward. She escaped in
jury Valley Register
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

Misses Sidney Mil of Greencastle and Mary
Duttera of Gettysburg, and visiting At DR..
NJ. A. Blrely's this place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26
Jul2tf

W We are now selling BREAD at 4 cents
a loaf, ROLLS at 10 cents a dozen and BUNS
at 8 cents dozen.
ASH F. L. WlSOTZkEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

The Frederick Starch and Manufacturing
Company was incorporated at Frederick by
Rev. Isaac NJ Motter, Milton s. Zimmerman,
Edward Derr Shriner, William B. Price and
State Senator Jacob Rohrback. The com.
papy's capital stock is $4,000, and 1t pro.
poses at once to secure site and erect a
factory in Frederick city for the manufacture
of a brick starch, the formula for which is
owned by William B. Price, one of the incor.
poratOrs
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

W- HAY FOR SALE.
Dec5tf CHAS. SHIRLEY
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-06-26

SHIRTS FOR MEN g.
BOYS, BOTH DRESS
AND WORK, CANNOT
FAIL TO PLEASE. +*
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
YOUNG "TEDDY" WORSE.
President Wires to New York
for Noted Physician.

Groton, Mass, Feb. 10 Young
Teddy" Roosevelt was reported
not go we'll this morning. His
physician stated at 10 o'clock that
the crisis would be reached to-
morrow. He is very sick boy,
Notwithstanding the denial of those
who are near to the family The
president this morning wired for
DIR. Alexander Lamb bert, a noted
physician of New York. The
president will remain here until
his son shows very noticeable
improvement The boy is uncon-
soious at times, but on being
aroused readily recognizes his
father.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
PURELY Personal.

Geo. Weisel is up from Pueblo
today.
II. G. Spears of Cripple Creek,
Sundayed in the city.
Albert Brown left this morn
ing for Denver and Boulder.
H. s. Dye, of Victor, was
looking over the town Sunday.
Judge w. R. Pyke leaves to-
morrow for Silverton on mining
business.
j. G. Rupp, of the Bakers
field, California, oil fields, arrived
yesterday.
james Collins, president of
the F., V. & @. G., was in the city
yesterday.
j. Ell. Chairman is able to be
at work again, after a severe case
of la grippe.
Mrs. Albert Brown and Mrs.
George Roberts left this morning
for Omaha.
job Jones, tonsorial artist at
Rockvale, was calling on friends
here today.
j. H. Powell, postmaster and
druggist at Rockvale, spent yester
day in the city.
Mrs. e Pasner and son, of
Denver, are here on visit with }.
|. LANCER and wife.
Thomas W. Roberts has re-
turned from Bradford and other
Pennsylvania points.
Representative Mcclure re-
turned to Denver last evening. He
arrived Saturday night.
Miss West, of the Denver
republican, went out TO tne coal
camps this morning in the interest
of that paper.
Samuel q. Porter, of the Vic
tor Coal & Transportation com
pany, was looking after his inter
ests here yesterday.
ALI Mitchell returned to Canon
today. He will keep posted on
Florence doings, as he has ordered
The TRIBUNE sent to him.
Will Egan left today for Boul-
der. His place at the Oil Well
Supply company is being filled
temporarily by Q. A. Dorm.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Greenawalt
came down from Victor yesterday,
and remained only between trains
Mrs. G. stopped off at Cyanide for
brief visit with Mrs. G. A. Hoyt,
while j. f. came on to Florence to
shake hands with few friends.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
HERE AND THERE.

In the years lS79-1s99 the total num-
ber of duels recorded in Italy was 1914.
In Arkansas vast belts of forest lands
still lie untouched by the ak of the
woodman
Date palms, brought in from Africa,
are thriving In Arizona and southern
California.
The prairie dog in some parts of the
west is as great nuisance as the rab-
bit In Australia.
yielded an albino moose. three or four
albino deer. and two pure albino squir.
rels
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
Administrative Notice.

Estate of John Il. Lloyd, deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Ad-
ministratrix of the estate of John E. Lloyd,
late of the County of Fremont, in the state of
Colorado, deceased, hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the County Court of said
Fremont County, at the Court House in Canon
City, in said County, at the December term,
1902, on the last Monday in February next, at
which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment to the under
signed
Dated at Canon City, Colo, this 10th day of
January, A. ID. 1902.
MARY L. LLOYD,
Administrative.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
II. r. LUTES.
BUY YOUR
Hay, Grain and Coal
OF
BLUNT, HOGATE & co.
Collins Old Stand on Second Street.
Phone Black 494.
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween j. II. Mcdaniel and A. A.
Hull, under the firm name of Nc
Daniel O. Hull, has been dissolved
by mutual consent. j. FL. Mcdaniel
retiring therefrom. The under
signed will continue the business,
collect all debts due and has as
sumed all liza bilities of the said firm.
A. A HULL
Dated Florence, Colo, Feb. 4, 1902
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
BANK ASSIGNS.
Constant Withdrawal of Deposits
Forces Action

Detroit, Mich, Feb. l0-The
City Savings bank failed to open
at 8 O'Clock this morning and a
note posted in the window stated
that it was in the hands of an
assignee. No figures are given
out as to the liabilities, but they
are believed to be heavy The
bank has been reported shaky for
some time and the constant with
drawal of deposits is stated us the
reason for assignment.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

The Coal Greek Water d Light
company is experiencing quite a
little Inconvenience by it's mains
freezing up during the last cold
snap When dug up it was found
that the pipes were covered in
many instances with only six
inches of dirt. Men have been at
work the last five days digging mp
the frozen mains and thawing
them out
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
The Greatest Bargains in our
Shoe Department
on up to-date shoes.

Ladies' l 30 Dongola shoes CSC
Ladies' fine 2 100 md 225 Don
COLA latest styles, heavy and
light, at 1.48
$50 ladies fine dress shoes,
welts and hand turned on
sale at 2.48
75c and S5c black and red chill
dren shoes 5 to s at Soc
90c and LOO children's shoes 81
to s at 63c
Misses ] % box calf shoes cut
to 79c
Boys and girls ] 80 Kangaroo
school shoes, will give good
wear at 1.19
l25 and 135 genuine dongola
misses shoes 8 to II at 89c
Sizes from l3 to 2 at 96c
Well known Red School House
Shoes away down; warranted
shoe:
Sizes 8 to s, worth 125 94c
Sizes SA-l2, worth l.5o LA
Sizes 1872, worth 200 1.24
225 high grade misses patent
leather and fine French kid
shoes, sizes from 81 to 2, cut
to 1.49
Mems 2 90 shoes cut to 1.39
Mems 2.50 union shoes at l 70
Mems 3 80 Regent shoes 2.89
Mems 4 90 and 800 Burt and
Packards shoes, on this sale
3.19
Boys | .35 shoes for Ito
Boys 1.25 shoes for 9Sc
Boys fine 2 90 shoes for 1.65
Ladies' 65c house slippers 48c
Ladies' and mems felt slippers
at 800
Mems l.50 nail shoes for 100
Mems 400 high cut shoes 2.25
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
Gov. odeIrs Mother Dead.

Newburgh, N. Y, Feb 10 Mrs.
Odell, mother of Governor Odell,
died this morning of pneumonia
surrounded by her three sons and
two daughters. Grandma Odell
was married in April 1850.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
Notice.

All persons desiring to join the
psychology and hypnotic club are
requested to meet at the residence
of A. f Meyers, over the feed
store. tomorrow evening at 7:30
o'clock.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

There is probably no disease or
condition of the human syste m
that causes more suffering and
distress than piles Tabler's
Buckeye Pile Ointment cures them
quickly, without pain or detention
from business Price so cents in
bottles Tubes, Is cents, Nc
Daniel & Hull
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

Nervous children are almost al
ways thin children. The out
door boy" is seldom nervous.
Whites Cream Vermifuge is the
best preventive of nervousness
1t strengthens the system and
assists to that sort of flesh, which
creates strength and power of en-
durence. Price, 25 cents. Nc
Daniel q Hull.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
Call for City Warrants.
Office Of City Treasurer
Notice is hereby given to holders OF the fol-
lowing numbered city warrants on the water

The above warrants will be paid on presenta-
tion at the city treasurer's office. Interest on
the above warrants will cease in 30 days from
the date of this notice
ID. A. JACK,
City Treasurer.
Florence, Colo, January 2l, 1901.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

The board of pardons at its
meeting Friday night paroled
fourteen oonvicts from the state
penitentiary Before this there
we're 600 inmates in the institution.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

Tomorrow night the mem bers of
Florence lodge No. Gil, B P. o.
Elks, will entertain their ladies at
their favorite card game, called
Elks, which in way, is similar to
the card game of Old Maid. The
lodge each month devotes one
night to this pleasure aud, of
course, the ladies are invited
Refresh ments will be among the
other features. Prizes will be
awarded.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

A stranger has arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. h. V.
Gardner. It's a girl.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

c. w. Tullis and family left to-
day for their new home at Fowler,
Colorado.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
LOCAL NOTES.

E. r. Millar, heavy and light
dIayage. Piano moving specially
Promptness and accuracy. 34-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

Old papers at this office for 20
cents per hundred. just the thing
for putting under carpets. If
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

Mrs. Ada Wallace Unruh de-
livered lecture to men only in
the opera house yesterday after
noon to quite a large audience.
Her subject was Social Purity"
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

Calcimine, all colors, at Jansen's
03 3m
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10
Too Late to Classify.

NOR SALE-Blank oil leases and blank toil
L location etticfiates. Frueauif Bros, Flor
ence, Colorado. 80 10
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

Paint material at Jansen's. 3-3m
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-10

Extra Special Bargains in our
Clothing Department
Get our $50 mems suits now
for $500
1000 mems suits in black and
blue black cut to CTS
All our II 80 suits go at $50
1900 Gents Dress Suits, war
ranted shape retaining coats
cut to 11.O0
1900 gents tailor-made dress
suits, all styles and color, cut
to 1880
750 Overcoats cut to 4.45
1900 dress overcoats at IT'S
Job lot of odds and ends of boys
3 90 knee pants suits at 1.75
800 and 600 boys long pants
suits at 3.98
Gents Underwear.
Heavy 75c heeced underwear at
this sale 373c
40c feeced underwear 22c
100 all wool underwear at 69c
l 80 lambs wool shirt and
drawers at LOO
Toe outing night gown at SOC
l 90 outing night gown 75c
35c silk neckwear 1Sc
75c silk four-in- hand at 4Sc
25c fancy hose 2 pair 25c
25 fancy stiff bosom overshirts
cut to S9c
75c negligee shirts SOC
6Oc mems sweaters 39c
200 California blue flannel
overshirts 1.5O
Zoe woolen hose 2 pair Csc
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-08-22
FEEL THE PROSPERITY
Democrats Too Busy to Attend the
. Mitchell Conference. Ia.

MITCHELL, S. D.-There was a disap-
pointed lot of democrats who assembled in
Mitchell Tuesday night to lay out the plans
for the campaign. 1t was the supposition
there would be great turn out at this meet
ing of the state central committee and tho
candidates, but when they we're all finally
corraled in an Office room the number did not
exceed fifteen. OF the eleven candidates on
the state ticket there were but three present,
E. S. Ashly for secretary of state, Louis CHA
dek for treasurer, and Everett Smith Of this
city for lieutenant governor. Chairman
Johnson had letters from others saying there
was too much business on hand to attend the
meeting -s'I .
After the long discussion Of the evening
was over one of the democrats said they did
not arrive at any definite conclusion, for the
reason they did not know what the repub-
licans would do, and that their actions would
be decided upon after the hand Of the re-
publican party had been exposed. 1t will be
their aim to work quietly among the demo
Gratis with the idea of increasing the party
fealty and securing pledges.
1t is a foregone conclusion that the demo
Gratis do not expect to win IL the coming
campaign, but their sole purpose is to line
up the followers, especially the populists, fol
the fight two years hence. Many populistf
We're in nowise satisfied with the result Of
the Huron convention, and whether they
can be weaned over to the democrats is 6
point the bourbons will try to settlesin this
campaign. The indications are they will mo-
be able to get fourth of them.
There were several vacancies on the state
central committee to fill at this meeting
but it was not done, and it is understood thai
Chairman johnson will make the appoint
ments time later. P. F. Wikham, O.
Alexandria, was made the treasurer Of tn
state committee and the executive committee
will later select a secretary to assist Chair
man johnson.