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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
CONVENTION HERE
YOUNG WoMEN's CHRISTIAN AS.
ISOLATION WILL HOLD AN.
NUAL MEETING HERE.
Dates are Set for November IL to is
State Secretary Was Here This
Morning Making Arrangements for
the Gathering.

Preliminary arrangements have be-.
gun for the annual convention of the
Young Women's Christian association,
which will be held in this city Novem-
Der II to November 10. This morning
on the Rock Island the state secretary,
Miss Estella Paddock of Des Moines,
arrived in the city and instructed the
officials of the local association rela--
tive TO the convention. At the next
regular meeting of the board of direc-
tors, certain committees will be APP
pointed and active work will be started
to complete all arrangements for the
coming convention. Miss Paddock left
this morning on Burlington No. 10 for
Burlington, where she will remain I'M
til October /. At that time she will re-
turn to this city for the purpose of ar
ranging further for the convention.
Classes Will Consolidate.
The first gymnasium classes this sea-
son will commence this afternoon,
when the women's class will occupy the
floor from o'clock until o'clock. The
classes will continue all through the
winter and itno the spring. 1t has been
decided to consolidate the Monday and
Tuesday evening classes of advanced
members and these two classes will
meet Monday evening. This will give
entire Tuesday evening to the begin
ners' class.
The Ruth Paxson Club.
Tomorrow evening in the association
rooms, the regular weekly meeting OF
the Ruth Paxson club will be held. A
large attendance is urged.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
A TRUE PROPHECY
cHIcAGo's FIRST CITY DIRsc-
TORY PUBLISHED BY j.
w. NORRIS.
Former Editor Of the Courier Gave
Chicago Its First Enumeration in
1s44-Established Chicago Evening
Journal and EddyviiIe Free Press.

A prophetic utterance of j. w. Nor
ris, former Ottumwan, at one time
editor and owner of the Courier, who
in 1874, while then a resident of Chi
'cago, published the first directory of
the city, appears in the editorial col
umns of the Chicago Record-Herald to-
day.
Mr.. Norris, who died in 1881, was
one of the pioneer settlers of Wapello
county. He was born in Sandwich, N.
H., in 1916. In his early manhood he
lived in Ohio, Kentucky, and, later,
going to Illinois, where he became
lawyer we'll known throughout the
state. He practiced on the same cir
suit with Abraham Lincoln and the
two became intimate friends.
He moved to Chicago in 1S41 and
three years later published the first
city directory. Later he founded the
Chicago Evening Journal. He came
west and located in Ottumwa, where
he practiced his profession and after
wards became editor and owner of the
Courier. He was postmaster of OF
tumwa under Lincoln during the civil
war.
The predatory historical sketch
which appeared in the front of his
Chicago directory and which was writ
| ten by Mr.. Norris himself, calls forth
the following comment from the edi
torial columns of the Record-Herald OF
today:
A Prophet of 1874.
The city directory of 1874 was com
piled when the city had only 5000 in
habitants and when it was just recov
ering from disastrous panic, but it is
interesting to note in this year of ju
| bilee that it was illumined by the true
Chicago spirit The predatory histor
ical sketch by j. w. Norris abounds il
| optimism and joyful prophecy. "a
glance at her geographical position,
| says the writer. will convince thu
most skeptical that Chicago is but tn,
nucleus about which is destined Il
grow UP at no remote period one o
the most important commercial town.
in the west" And after enumeratin,
some of the advantages Of the position
he adds:
i The commercial interests, then, o
the east, and especially of the grea
valley of the west, will be intimatel
connected with Chicago as a place Q
transhipment and deposit and the va
ne and amount of trade in produce. il
| lumber. salt and in every descripba'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
CONTRACT is LET.
Mt. Pleasant Public Library VIII be
Built Soon.

Des Moines, Sept 21.-At meeting
of the trustees of the city library held
Saturday evening at the library rooms
the contract for the new building
which will be erected on the old Bird
corner. was let to James Brown of
this city, who proposed to erect the
building according to the plans and
specifications as presented by the Chi
cago architects for the sum of ss.375.
This bid includes the foundation and
walls, but does not include the tile
roof, heating or ventilation, plumbing,
decorations or ornamental glass, which
will be let to separate bidders
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
ENTER TWO HOUSES.
Burglars Visit the Homes of r. L
BIackford and Mrs. j. w. EdgerIy.

Burglars Visit the Homes of r. L
Blackford and Mrs. J.. w. EdserIy.
From Mondays Daily
Early yesterday morning, about ]
O'Clock. burglars forced an entrance
through side window into a sewing
room at the home of Mrs. ]. w. Edger
ly, PIT East Fifth street.
Although the room was completed.
ransacked, there was nothing fount
missing. The home of R. L. Black
ford, 1928 West Fifth street, was alst
entered through front window abou
o'clock this morning and ladies
gold watch, light fall overcoat,
travelling mans grip and several mino
things were stolen. The loss was re
ported to the police, but as yet no al
rests have been made,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
FILlPINos DETAINED AT COAST.
Fear That Those Brought for Work at
ST. Louis Miuht Become CHARGES

San Francisco, Cal. Sept. 21.-Thir-
ty-one Filipinos who arrives here last
Thursday on the transport Sherman
on their way to st. Louis. where they
We're to be employed in the construc-
ton Of the Philippine houses and 9th
er buildings at the exposition are de-
tanned on board the transport by the
immigration authorities because they
are apparently liable to become public
charges. Although armed with letters
of Identification from Manila the thir-
ty-one Filipinos are all in poor financi.
at straits and appear poorly equipped
to continue on their journey to st,
Louis
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KILLED BY A POLO BALL.
Son of Member of Rich Packing Firm
Victim of Accident.

Chicago, Sept. 2.-Struck over the
right temple by a polo ball while play
ing in practice game on the polo field
of the Onwentsia club at Lake Forest
Saturday afternoon, Nathan Butler
Swift, eldest son of Louis F Swift
head of Swift & Co., died at the Lake
Forest residence of the Swift family
yesterday.
Although the injury at first seemed
trivial the young man became delirious
five hours after the accident, and pass
ed away at 9 o'clock in the morning
Death was caused by a blood clot or
the brain.
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Semi Weekly Courier
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
From Fridays Daily.
Window glass at Elliott's.

Three registered men, Sargent's.
Mrs. R. Sedore of Douds returned to
her home last evening, after short
business visit in the city.
Goldie Howard and Miss Bessie ".
Lint We're married at the court house
today by Justice of the Peace o. l..
Campbell
Miss Maggie Haseltine, who resides
In Gravestown, left on Burlington No.
3 this morning for Abba, where she
will visit with friends,
Mrs. Charles Porter of Blakesburg,
who has been business visitor in the
city returned to her home on the Mik
waukee this morning. e
Mr.. and Mrs ]. s. Griffith ard son,
Arthur, 213 North Market street, left
yesterday for Keokuk. where they will
make their future home.
Miss Bonnie Gupton of Edgerly, N.
o., returned to her home last evening"
after visiting at the home of Mrs. G. A.
Gupton, 1925 Lincoln street.
Mrs. Daisy Evans, Mrs. Ed. Evans
and Mrs. r. M. Fisher of Hynes, re-
turned to their home last evening after
a short business visit in the city.
Miss A. Johnston of Chillicothe, who
has been visiting with friends in the
city, left this morning on Burlington
No. 8 for Abba, where she will make a
visit
Nancy Downing, the fine driving
tS,,, 6alN pfrn IN TNh Crh,,
sold yesterday to Street Commissioner
Andrew Hill Mr. Schmidt received a
consideration of 5000 from Mr.. Hill
for the animal.
Mrs. l., M Carpenter, 1881 North
Court street, left yesterday afternoon
on the Rock Island for Canton, Mo-,
being called to that place by a message
announcing the death of her sister,
Mrs. NJ. Wits.
Mrs. B. P. Brimm Of San Diego, Cal.
aud g. 6. Power of Nestor. Cal, arriy-
cd in the city this morning on the Rock
Island and will be guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Daggett, 202
West Second street.
Miss Alice Brown, who resides north
Of the city left this morning on Bur-
lington No. 3 for Lincoln, Neb., where
she will visit with Mrs. E. Hallett, who
has been visiting in the city. Mrs. Hal
lett returned to her home with Miss
Brown.
George Bowen, of Elgin, ILL.,, who is
employed on the pile driver gang of
the Milwaukee. had the misfortune of
having his left shoulder dislocated and
received several other bruises this
morning near Bidwell while at work.
He was brought to the city on work
train and the ambulance conveyed him
to the hospital, where Drs. Drs. S. A.
Spilman and w. A. Slaught dressed his
wounds.
From Saturdays Daily.
Humane salve for horses. Sargent's
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Saylor, VINO re
side south of the city have returned
home after an extended trip through
Washington, Oregon AMI Idaho Mr.
Saylor arrived in Ottumwa today ant
Mrs. Saylor on Thursday of this week
They have been in the west since Feb
ruary.
Mrs. G.. w. Mendenhall. of Bussey
who has been visiting at the home o
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Baughman, 21i
North Marion street, returned to hel
home this morning on Burlington No
g. Mrs. Mendenhall was accompanied
by Mrs. Baughman, who will visit il
Bussey for short time.
Henry Eilers, who was injured some
days ago while working at the Bur
lington's bridge across the Des Moin
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
The Ruth Paxson Club.
EDITORS WILL MEET.
Southwestern Iowa Association Ar.
RANGING for Semi-Annual Catherine,

SSuiiWSSICiH I0Wd NSSSCtdLioH AT
ranging for Semi-Annual Gathering.
Abba, Sept. 21-The Southwestern
Editorial association will hold it's semi
annual convention in this city Thurs
day, November IL. A fine program is
now being arranged. The Business
Mems association will assist in enter
tanning the visitors, which will consist
of visit to the coal mines in the aft.
ernoon and a banquet in the evening
At the close of the business session the
party will go to st. Louis for three
days visit in that city as guests of
the worlds fair managers. The of.
ficers of the association are: President
S. L. Robinson of the Glenwood Opin-
ion; vice president, G. G. Mccormick
of the Abba Republican: secretary.
treasurer, 0. E. Hull Of the Leon Re
porte.
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SURVEY FOR SHORT LINE.
Party Of Engineers Said to be Locat.
ina Line For Rock Island.

Liberty, Mo-, Sept. 19.With view
to securing short line between Tren-
ton and Kansas City a party of sur
yeyors in the employ of the Rock
Island road is now working in Cald-
we'll county. This work is being done
with view of getting the shortest
possible connection between Chicago
and Kansas City for the benefit of the
southwestern traffic of that road.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22

of merchandise, which will center here
is beyond our present powers of com
putation, and can only be measured by
the future wants and capabilities Of the
country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
BITTER FIGHT IN IOWA ENDED.
J. [. Hume Given Nomination For
Representative.

Mason City, Sept. ID, L. Hume
has been nominated by republicans of
Mitchell county for representative over
I'll. T. Chandler, thus ending one of
the most bitter contests in the his
tory of the party.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
DE GRAFT GETS APPOINTMENT
Appointed as Assistant Attorney Gen
eraI of Iowa by Mullan.

Des Moines. Sept. 19.--Lawrence De
Graft has been appointed by Attorney
General Mullan, as assistant attorney
general of Iowa to succeed Charles a.
VanVleck, resigned, Mr.. De Graft is
instructor in law at Highland Park col
llasa-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
RAISE DOUBLE CROPS.
Strawberries Grow and RIpen Twice
in Hardin County.

EIdora, Sept. 19-The unusual incl
dent of having raised second crop
of strawberries this season is the ex-
perience of Colonel Joseph Edgington
of this city and H. E. Schultz of AL
den. Both these gentlemen have large
beds and are just now displaying some
very fine qualities of this fruit and
the berries are as large and luscious
as any grown in the early summer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. John Miller of Traer
have Just celebrated their fft!eth wed,
ding anniversary. 80.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22

For 1904.
Wapello County
January to March IL.
March 81 to May %.
August 20 to October Is.
October "a to December II.
Davis County
January 4 to January %.
March 81 to April 8.
August 90 to September 10.
October II to October %.
Appanoose County
January % to March 10.
April IL to May Is.
September 10 to October %.
October 81 to December II.
Lucas County
January to January 80.
March 81 to April l6.
August 90 to September II.
October "a to November -.
Monroe County
February 1 to March -.
April IS to May %.
September 10 to October 10.
November IA to December II.
Van Buren, County
January 4 to February 6.
March IS to April %.
August 20 to Septemher "a.
October 81 to November &c.
Jefferson County
February to March IL.
April % to May %.
September 26 to October To-
November % to December II.
For 1905.
Il ~ = at a
| Wapello County
January 2 to March II.
March 20 to May 81.
| August 2S to October IA.
| October % to December 16.
Davis County
| January Q to January 81.
! March 20 to April s.
| August IS to September 0.
October JIG to October IS,
Appanoose County
| January % to March IS.
April 10 to May %.
September II to October 81.
| October 30 to December 16. :
/ Lucas County
January to January IS.
March 90 to April 16.
August % to September 16.
October % to November IL.
Monroe County
January 30 to March II.
| April IL to May 81.
September IS to October. Ia.
| November 13 to December 10.
Van Buren, County
| January 2 to February 4.
J March n to April 30.
| August % to September %.
| October 80 to November 20.
i Jefferson County
| February O to Mnrch II.
April "a to May 81.
| September % to oc,ober IA,
| November 81 to December 10.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
Tinsley received word yesterday af-
ternoon that their father, David Lam
des of Danville, was seriously ill.


ternoon that their father David Lam
des of Danville, was seriously ill.
Mrs. S. S. Sherman of Bussey, who
has been visiting at the home of Mrs.
Ben Patsey, who resides on Burnside
street left yesterday for her home.
From Mondays Daily.
Lloyd Arnold, lis North Ward street
is on the sick list.
George Jones, who resides on North
Schuyler street is on the sick list. 4,
The members of Dorcas Rebekah
lodge No. 1SS, l. O. o. f., will give a
PERCEPTION and spread to the members
OF Wapello lodge No. 632, |. O. o. f.,
at the Odd Fellows hall Friday eve
mig.
Dorothy the little daughter of MI.
| and Mrs. w. S. Russell. 102 South
| Willard street. who was taken down
with the typhoid fever en- route to
Denver, Colo, was brought home Sat-
urday afternoon. 1t was thought this
afternoon that there was change for
the better
| The Davis street Christian church
will hold it's annual rally at the church
October 10-11. An all day service
will be held on Saturday and Sunday.
| Dinner and supper will be served at
the church on Saturday The
officers and teachers of the
Sunday school and the officers of the
church will hold a meeting at the
church on Wednesday evening to COM
i plete plans and arrangements for the
i program. Rev. B. s. Denny, state sec
rotary of the Iowa Christian conven-
i ton of the Christian church will speak
/ Saturday evening and Sunday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Mrs. R. L. Burton is very i'll at her
home, 101 South Schuyler street
Mrs. James Wignall of Frederic re-
turned to her home yesterday after
noon after visit at The home of her
mother, Mrs. Margaret McNeal, 40t
Williams street.
Ditch, Chas. Woddell, &. w. Steele,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Blount left last
evening for Baltimore, Md. to attend
the seYenty-ninth, annual session of
the sovereign grand lodge, /. o. o. f..
Last evening a crowd of South
Ottumwa's young people went to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Whelan,
who reside on Sheridan avenue, and
gave them a surprise serenade. Sew
eral beautiful selections were render
ed on the front porch. The occasion
was given in honor of the bride, for
merly Miss Mary Dixon, and the
groom, Joseph Whelan. The party
was cordially invited in and very
pleasant evening was spent in singing
and social conversation. Those who
composed the party were Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Gilmore, Mrs. VIM. Knox,
Misses Stella Myers, Villa Pangborn,
! Margerie Graham, Sadie Findley, An
ma Krafka, Jennie Lenhart, Carrie
4 Graham.
\ From Saturdays Daily.
i Rev. S. J. Geddes shipped his house.
hold goods to Newton today. Mr.. Ged.
des and family expect to go to New
Il ton Tuesday to reside.
i Mrs. A. Conwell of Chillicothe lef
3 yesterday afternoon for her home, aft
err visit at the home of Mrs. Warren
i 1882 North Willard street.
Mrs, q. T. Tinsley and Mrs. II. f
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fes river four miles west of the city,
is improving. Mr.. Eilers was caught
in a belt while oiling the big engine
of which he had charge and he re-
ceived injuries which for time it was
thought would prove fatal. However,
he is improving and is able to be
on the streets although he will not
be able to return to work for some
time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22

The Postponed Horse Sale.
of last Saturday, will be held next
Saturday, Sept. 26, at the c.. B. & @
stock yards, without fall. Chisman G
Blair. L., O. Johnson, auctioneer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
SCHEDULE IS MADE
DATES ARE SET FOR THE 1so4-5
TERMS OF DISTRICT COURT
IN SECOND DISTRICT.

The schedule of terms of the dis
trict court has been arranged for the
years of 1904 and 1905. The four
judges of the second judicial district,
M. A. Roberts, c. w. Vermilion, F. w.
Eichelberger and Robert Sloan, COM
piled the schedule The first term of
court will convene January 4, 1904,
and the closing term will commence
November 4, 1904, and closes Decem-
Der 16, 1905. The following is the
complete schedule:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22

Mrs. S. S. Sherman of Bussey, who
has been visiting at the home of Mrs
Ben Patsey. who resides on Burnside
street left yesterday for her home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22

Three registered men. Sargent's.
Mrs. R. Sedore of Douds returned to
her home last evening, after a short
business visit in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-23
NEW BRUNSWICK ALARMED.
Will Take Measures to Prevent q
Spread of the Disease.

St. John. n. b.. Oct 22.-Owng to the
prevalence of smallpox in Penobscot
county, Maine. arrangements will prob
ably be made by the New Brunswick
health officials to prevent an outbreak in
this province. Smallpox was epidemic
here. last year. and the demand has bcHn
made that passengers on all trains from
Bangor and vicinity be inspected at the
boundary.
The movement against allowing passen-
gers to cross the line without inspection
was begun. this week, it being claimed
that the laxity in permitting baggage and
passengers to come here from Maine
without examination was detrimental to
the health of the public. 1t is understood
that the government will take measures
to have the trains supplied with health
inspectors. Twenty refugees and %
pieces of baggage were landed in ST
John. today. from Bangor. Orono and
points in that vicinity where smallpox is
prevalent Quite number of persons ar
rived here previously from eastern Maine
to avoid the epidemic, and their coming
without inspection has resulted in the
public demand for prompt inspection on
the part of the officials.
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BIG RUSSIAN SQUADRON
In Chinese Waters and Greater Feel
ing Of Uncasiness.

st. Petersburg, Oct. GA request of
The Associated Press, Thursday, for a
statement from the foreign Office indi-
eating Russia's position in the Far
Eastern situation ELECTED only the Sig
niiicant reading of a less reassuring
despatch from Toxic.
The newspapers here say the Russian
Pacific squadron consists of 81 war
ships, including six battleships, eight
first-class and FIVE second-class cruis-
ars, seagoing gunboats, two torpedo
cruisers, two torpedo TRANSPORTS. and
y torpedo boat destroyers, having an
aggregate of $50 officers and 1920 men.
There are now on the way to the Far
East two battleships, three first-class
cruisers, and II torpedo boats OF va
rious classes with 1874 officers and 1884
men.
The Noyeo Vremya declares, that
many of the most influential Japanese
newspapers are subsidized by Ancri-
cans and Englishmen.
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1904
New England's favorite 10c. Cigar. On
eaie by all Johbers and Retailers.
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS
Conclude Their Convention at South
Paris--The New Officers.

South Paris. Me, Oct. 22.-ConVen-
ton business was transacted at the
closing session OF the Maine State sun
day School Association, today. Some
Allied Forces" was the principal feature
Of the forenoon program, with the fol-
lowing sub-topics: Women's Christian
Temperance Union. Miss Alice II.
Moore. Rocklaiid, state w. G. T. L.
organizer: Young Peoples Society of
Yarmouth. State C. NJ. field worker;
Epworth League. Rev. A. 7. Craig. Will
ion: The Day Schools" Principal
Franklin w. Johnson. Coburn Classical
Institutes Watervile; Theological
Seninaries." Prof. Herbert II. Puring-
ton. Cobb Divinity School, Lewiston.
Tho concluding address was by Rev.
William Bryan Forbnsh, Phi. o.. pastor
Winthrop Congregational church. Bos-
ton. on "'rhc Heart of Il Boy"
The following officers We're elected:
President. Rev. A. T. Salley, d. D..
Lewiston: recording secretary, Rev
Harry w. kimhail Skowhegan: gen.
eral secretary. Edward A. Mason. Oak
land: treasurer. 3. c. Jordan, Alfred:
the vice presidents. the presidents of
the county associations.
1t was voted to meet next year at
Fort Fairfield. The convention adj
iourned at noon.
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gallery, while numbers waited outside


unable to find entrance or seats.
The meeting was opened by prayer by
Rev. Norman McKinnon of this city.
Following this, an able address of wei
come was made by Mayor Robertson of
Augusta. He welcomed the convention
heartily in behalf of the people, the
school board and the teachers of Au-
gusta. The purposes of education enti-
tied the teachers to the heartiest pos
sible welcome and to esteem second to
none. i'll any community which they
might enter. This is an age of organic
alton and mutual helpfulness, and men
grow stronger by the help and sympa-
thy of their fellow workers. The teach
ers of this State are working to make
better men and women of the boys and
girls under their instruction and they
aim to achieve more success in this
work through organization. AS an old
teacher of many years experience, he
had sympathy with all such efforts and
he urged the teachers present to get
valuab BILE lessons from this convention
to take home with them. The mayor
closed his address with a wish that the
convention might meet in Augusta, if
not next year, the year after.