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The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Model Yachts in Competition.

The pleasant weather attracted many
people to Spreckels Lake yesterday
and some good races were witnessed.
The wind was good during the after
noon and the fast models met in many
practice races. ]. E. Brannon's Alice
carried off the honors, finishing first
in majority of the races sailed. The
following boats won one or more
races: H. London's Imp. M. London's
Cricket B, 3. Jurgen's Tampa, Fl. Mar
tenstein's Daphne and J. Hays Mo-
doc.
In the evening meeting of the San
Francisco Model Yacht Club was held.
Being a holiday, the attendance was
light. The Dickie cup race, which will
be sailed a week from Sunday, came
IN for considerable discussion. Many
of the members were of the opinion
that the amendment passed at the last
meeting regarding this race is uncon-
stitutional. No actien was taken in
regard to the matter.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
sreenock with his uncertain underpin-

Greenock with his uncertain underpin-
ming.
Probably Ethel Abbott was best of
the nine starters in the mile and
twenty yards selling affair. Ridden by
Graham, the mare went out and
spreadeagled her company. jake
Jones brought the favorite, Expedient,
along in time TO take the place from
DR.. Shorb. Maxtress quit in the run
home.
Standing out like a silhouette, Bon
Eer, astride Ishlana, received a nose
decision over the favorite, Nigrette, at
the close of the mile handicap. Knapp,
OH the first choice. had command
ing lead in the stretch and how Bon
ner ever got his mare up in time is a
mystery. But he must have done SO,
else he would not have received the
verdict. Knapp came in for censure
because of becoming careless, and
probably he was. Judge took show
hcnrs. Gateway, a well played one,
failed to show speed any part of the
route.
TRACK NOTES.
Bonner rode two winners.
Twenty-eight books in the big ring
and three field books accommodated
bettors.
G. w. Dodge, owner of A Muskoday.
received severe injuries Dy Delng
thrown from horse in Oakland yes
terday.
Jimmy Coffey lost Ocyrohe from the
third race. The bay horse was claimed
for $725 by ]. Schneckloth, owner of
Hulford, the winner.
Eddie Walsh, who has been riding
with marked success at Ascot Park, Is
here and will be seen in the saddle at
Oakland on Saturday.
Mana GfN0k rr11 hQo coaIIrod cor
ond call on the services Of Bonner.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Crescent City Racing Results.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb 22-crescent city
racing results:
First race six furlongs-Dannle Cola wor
Lord of the Valley second King Rose th,rd
Time. 1:1s 1-5. '-''
second race four furlongs-Little Rose won.
Blue Grass Lad second. Gray DaI third. Time.
Ihird race. one and an eighth miles-Rain-
lano @ won. Brooklyn second Joe Lesser third
Time, 2:02 45 'N'iu'
fourth race. half mile. Martha Washing
Ton handicap-Anodine won. Bertha f second.
inspector Girl third Time, :52 TX
flttn race. one mile and three fur,on,a
1aitnness .sini won, George Vivian second plantps
;, oixtn race. six and half furIonss-oueen
rose rose won, Swedish Lad second, Bannocx Rel.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Golf at San Rafaa,

SAN RAFAEL, Feb. 22.-Many golf
enthusiasts crowded the Happy Valley
inks OF the San Rafael Golf Club to-
day to witness the eighteen-hole han
dicap. The match resulted in q tie
A S. lille and r. ". Hellman each
scoring SO. Hellman scored 1os, but
ms handicap of 10 brought his score
TO s8. On some future occasion these
Two golfers will play of the tie. Fol-
lowing were the scores made: J. T.
crooks (scratch), 90; A. S. Lille
oscratcD, 9S; r. ]. Davis (handicap
~, i0z; w. J. Casey (handicap S..
lie; r. D. Girvin (handicap * ia.
r. v. Hellman (handicap 10Y, los: s
Sutro (handicap 12l. 116.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Stake Race for Garnfsb.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 22-city Park racing
results: iacihs
FIRST race three and a half furlonrs-Ysb-
Time, "A 3Z5 A Drown tniro-
rs Second race. six furlongs-Biehop Poole wo,,
1:1S 3-5 lhiro Time,
Ihiro race one mile. George Wasb,ngton
I1oa.,us nuIeaPISarnish won Janeta second. Rem
Fourth race, one mfle-Death ua
spot second. Ida Leib third Time. AZ 'o'd
f1fth race. five and half furlones- -cor,,.
1:10 2-5 or ehird. Time.
Sixth race, one mile and seventy varas
third. Time :51 1oni rowe
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
welsh Churches Hold FESTIVAL.

The Welsh festival. under the aus
pieces Of the Welsh Sunday schools of
San Francisco and Oakland, was for
mally opened yesterday afternoon at
the Market-street Congregational
Church. An intermission between the
afternoon and evening sessions was
agreeably filled by a supper served
by the Ladies' Aid Society of the
Welsh church of Oakland. Prizes
Were awarded to the winners OF lit
,erary and musical competitions
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
james Eraser very nl.

James l.. Fraser, general manager
of the California Northwestern Rail-
road Company, is very Ill at the Pleas
anton Hotel. Several weeks ago he
was taken sick and complication OF
diseases ended in a serious attack of
pneumonia. Monday and Tuesday ii
was feared that he would not survive
his illness, but late last night it was
reported that he was somewhat i'm
proved, although by no means out
Of danger.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
TO-DAY'S RACES
ARE POSTPONED

There will be no racing this after
noon on the Emeryville course of the
New California Jockey Club.
This action on the part of the rae
ing officials is taken as a mark of
respect for the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Dunphy and grandson of
Colonel Dan NJ Burns. which passed
away yesterday. Mrs. Dunphy is the
daughter Of Colonel Burns
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
To Give Annual Entertainment.

The Native Sons joint literary and
social committee will give their thirty
fourth entertainment and dance at Ma
tive Sons Hall this evening. The af-
fair will be under the auspices of the
executive committee. Dancing will
conclude the entertainment
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Janitors' Union Entertains.

The members OF the Janitors ONION
with their friends had q most enjoy
able time OF II last night In Social
Hall. Alcazar building. The attand-
ance was good. and all who partici-
pated were well pleased with the
programme. The COMMITTEES havfn1
the management Of the affair acczrftf-
ed itself with credit.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Garnett to Coach berkeley Grew

BERKELEY, Feb. 22.-The execu-
tive committee of the Associated Stu
dents has engaged e. M. Garnett of
Harvard University as coach for the
boating crew of the University of Cali
fornia. Garnett will come at once to
train the crew for the intercollegiate
race with Stanford on April Is.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
HarIey's Fox.Terrier wins.

BOSTON. Feb. 22.-At the New Eng
land Kennel Clubs bench show to-day
c. X. Harley of San Francisco took the
winners prize for bitches in the wire-
haired fox-terrier classes.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Congress Playing Cards.

initial Series" gold edges. All letters
of the alphabet. The INCEST cards made.
Rules for Bridge" and ''500' For sale
by Sanporn, Vail & Co., TAI Market st. .
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23

HAVANA, Feb. 22.-The House of Repre-
sentatives to-day passed the bill authorizing
the executive to purchase the National The
ater. 1t Is expected that President Palma win
veto any expenditure Tor such purpose
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23

Vci1A!l1ARRHI

I Isuffered for long time with bad
case OF Catarrh. and took great deaf of
medicine without any benefit.
] had q continual headache, nv cheeks
had grown purple, my nose was always
stoppedup, my breath had asickening and
disgusting odor, and coughed incessantly
heard of your S. s S. and wrote you.
commenced to use it, and after taking
several bottles was cured and have
never since had the slightest symptom of
the disease. MISS Mary L. SroRM.
Cor. 7th & Felix Sts-, St. Joseph, Mo.
Wheeling, w. Va, May 20, roos.
/ Ihad Nasal Catarrh for years for which I
used S. S. S. with very gratifying results.
/ tried local applications for some time,
and getting no permanent relief carneto
the conclusion that the seat of the trouble
was IN the blood. Knowing S. S. S.. to be
good blood medicine began its use.
and after using it for some little while it
did away entirely with the offensive mu-
Gus In the nostrils, and did not have to
hawk and spit, especially in the morning,
to dislodge the catarrhal matter.
I627 South ST. FRED II. PREssv.
The filthy secretions and foul rucus that
are continually dropping back into the
throat, find their way into the stomach
and are absorbed into the blood Catarrh
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Wheeling. w. Va NAV % roo,

then becomes con-
stitutional, andthe
only way to getrid
of it is through the
blood. Write US If
you have catarrh,
aud our physici-
ans viii advise you
without charge.
many. Atlanta. Ga.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
HOoligan the Second Choice IS Prominent for a Mile,
When He Wits, Finishing Among the 1alenders
san FRANCISCO CALLS RACING FORM CHART

place. 4: show, 2 Isabeau show as Winner h +
Lrainec oy D. Cameron. Start good. Won easily af
ilird orlYlng. Lady King Is a stake hlly Sem
strong Fred Bent bas speed. Iron Watson resting
>o(s~
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29
The Week In Society.

The Euchre Club was very delight
fully entertained by Miss Name Fergu-
son on last Thursday afternoon.
Important among the social affairs of
last week, was a charming card party
given on last Wednesday evening by
Miss Annie Gilkerson.
Miss Agnes Adams came home from
Chicora College last week to spend a
few days with her parents, Rev. and
Mrs. Adams. Miss Adams was accom-
panied by her friends, Misses Annie
May Evans and Mamie McWhirter, and
IN their honor entertained a number of
her friends on Friday evening.
Cards have been received in the city
announcing the approaching marriage of
Miss Sue Savage Farrow and Mr.. Ar
thur Locke King, of Georgetown. The
marriage is to take place on the 9Th of
April at the home of Mrs. Braxton H.
Tabb, of Richmond, Miss Farrow's sis
ter. This announcement is of especial
interest to the many friends of the
prospective bride, who spent her child
hood and early girlhood in this city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29
H BLACKSMITH.
Hss Profession Ia Both an Art and a
Handtcraft.

HISS Profession Ia Both an Art and -
Handicraft.
There are few more attractive places
for the average youth than the village
blacksmith shop. Longfellow did not
express the whole Of IL;
And children coming homo from school
look I'm at the open door;
They love to SEQ the flaming forge and
hear tho bellows roar.
II has a far more valid reason for
hypnotizipg the boy than this. The
greatest charm Of the blacksmith shop,
both for the young and for grown
folk, lies I'm tho fact that, while It Is
q place where handicraft rules, both
hand and brain are required to produce
the desired results. 1t is both an art
and u handicraft, for art is either con-
structive or initiative, while n handi-
craft Is. either useful or decorative.
The blacksmith must be skilled In
them all.
AS for horseshoeing, In its best sense
It rises to the dignity of one Of the
learned professions, for no n can shoe
d horse properly and not understand
something about anatomy and physiol-
ogy. Looking at 1t IN this way-and
there Is no other right view to be tax
en- Of 1.-THE calling of a blacksmith is
one Of dignity and honor.-Blacksmith
and Wheelwright.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29

County Election the poll lists, the boxes
containing the ballots and signed state
ments of the result of the election.
One of the aboyed-named Managers
for each precinct must call upon the
Board of Commissioners at the Court
House, Salesday, April Bird, 1905, to
receive ballot boxes, poll list and in
structions, and to qualify. The Mana
gers will find blanks inside ballot box
on which to make out their per diem
and millage accounts.
w. II. Crews,
A. G. Owings,
j. E. Boyd,
Commissioners State and County Elec-
tions.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29
Notice Of Election
FOR
SOLICITOR EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIR
CUT.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Laurens.

In pursuance of al order from Cover
| nor ID. G. Hayward, and in conformity
to a recent Act of the General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina, providing
for a special election for Solicitor for
the Eighth Judicial Circuit, notice is
hereby given that an election will be
held at the several precincts established
by law in Laurens County, on Tuesday,
April IL, A. ID. 1905, for a Solicitor for
Eighth Judicial Circuit.
Polls at each voting place will be
opened at v O'Clock a. m, and clos
ed at four p. m.
The following named persons have
been appointed Managers to conduct
the election:
Laurens G.. H-W. M. Irby, e. p.
Simpson, j. w. Thompson,
Laurens Mills-C. p. Martin, John
Cannon, j. ID. Sexton.
Clinton-R. p. Adair, T. r Owings,
Edgar Majors.
Clinton Mills-E. Y. McQuown, j. M.
Hickman, Jas. Richey.
Mountville-P. B. Richardson, Hew-
lett Sullivan, Ed Adams.
Hopewell-J. j. Young, j. l.. Craw-
ford, j. G. Miller.
Pleasant Mound-J. b. Cosby, Ar
thur Stevens, r. w. Stewart.
Youngs Stores. ID. Martin, C. r.
Wallace, w. p. Harris.
Parsons Store-Robt. Jones, Cook
Henderson, b. E. Leonard.
Ekom-L. G.. Culbertson. II. C.. Nc
Daniel, Y. A. Godfrey.
Mt. Pleasant W.. w. Fowler. j. c..
Pinson, Guy Moore.
Waterfowl. b. Henderson, Joe M.
Pearce, j. f.. Anderson.
Tip Top-W. j. Anderson, A. w.
Sims, John A. Pickett.
Daniels Store-J. N. Jones, j. HI.
Culbertson, j. f. Knight.
Renno-J. c. Mcmillan, w. E. Bell,
p. HI. Copeland.
Tumbling S~hoals-Lee Chapman, j.
A. Baldwin, j. Hamp Hellams.
Princeton M. b. McCuen, j. l..
Traynham, j. II. Machen.
Beaverton John b. Pitts, Z. j.
Crawford, Thos. j. Wood.
Woodville-S. o. Babb, j. S. Wham.
w. L.. Abercrombie.
j. HI. Wolff.
Gray Court 3; T. Shell, d. l..
Dials CHURCH,: H. Curry, ID. b.
Godfrey, r. II. Owings.
Power-V. A. White, r. C. Owings,
Cross Hill-W. l.. Miller, j. Y. Mat
thews, p. B. Smith.
Draw. b. Harmon, Nat Wallace, A.
Y. Thompson.
Langston's Church,. Wilson Blake
ley, Bob Donnon, F. w. Little.
On the day of the Election the Mana
gers must organize by electing a Chair
man, and also a Clerk, if necessary.
The Chairman so elected is empowered
to administer oaths to the other mana
gers and Clerk, and to fill any vacancy
if one exists from among the qualified
voters who, after being sworn, y con
duct the election.
AT the close of the election the Mana
gers must proceed publicly to count the
ballots, and continue without adjourn.
ment until the same is completed, and
make a statement of the result thereof,
and sign the same.
Within three days thereafter, the
Chairman of the Board, or some one
designated by the Board, must deliver
to the Commissioners of State and
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29
Social News and Personals.

CLINTON Mar. 27th-On Friday after
noon at her pretty home in the country
Mrs. Walter Ferguson entertained the
Actaeon Book Club at the regular March
meeting. The parlor and hall were
beautifully decorated in pink and green;
tall vases of pink roses and ferns were
used on tables and nantes. One of the
amusements was carrying rose leaves
in a spoon, Mrs. Magic Hayes reaching
the goal with twenty three was given a
lovely pink basket of bon-bons. In the
floral contest Miss Emma Adams cut
the dainty love collar. A delicious said
and sweet course was served, both car
rying out the colors used.
Mrs. Bee Phinney and Mrs, John Fer
guson assisted in making the time pass
most delightfully."- to the members of
the club and the invited friends.
Mrs. c. M. Bailey will return this
week from a month visit to Georgia and
Florida.
Miss Alice Watts of Columbia is visit
ing in town.
Mrs. Fanny Wilson of Columbia spent
from Saturdays until Tuesday with Mrs
III. /. Horton.
Miss Neville a student at the Womans
College will spend this week with her
parents DIR. and Mrs. w. B. Neville.
Mr.. and Mrs. CLANCY Little, who were
here to attend the funeral of their aunt
Mrs. Peake, returned to Augusta on
Friday.
Mrs. e. N. Brooks of Verdery, is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. w. M. McCaslan.
Mr.. Code Morgan of Monroe, N. c.,
was in town Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Susan Leake and Miss Allen
Leake are expected this week from a
three months trip to Florida.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29
The Sons Invited Into the Councils of
the Veterans.
Headquarters, Laurens Regiment, U.
G. ", Laurens, S. C.
General Order. No. a.

'AS"uquaf 'erS, LaureHS Regiment, ".
q. ", Laurens, S. c.
General Order, No. a.
In view of the approach of the time
for the reorganization and reunions of
subordinate State and National Camps
the time seems propitious for calling
special attention to the provisions of
General Orders, No. 303, of Lieutenant
General Stephan ID. Lee, Commanding
u. c. v. promulgated more than a year
ago, bearing upon the subject of estab-
fishing closer ceiations between the
Veterans and Sons of Veterans and to
encourage the formation of Camps of
Sons of Veterans and for other pur-
poses, IA copy of which General Orders
will be published next week.)
With daily ~admonition of the rapid
depletion of our ranks as one by one
the Veteran soldiers of the mightiest
conflict of modern times drops out of
the attenuated lines to join our COM
rades on the eternal camping ground,
and realizing that the time is already
at hand, when upon the sons and daugh-
tiers of these men, must devolve the sa-
cred duty and privilege Of rescuing and
defending from partisan perversion and
falsehood, the story of u immortal
struggle and of preserving and trans
uniting to posterity the priceless herit-
age left them by the immortal men and
women of the sixties, the Colonel COM
handing cannot too earnestly urge up
ON all Camps the necessity for action.
Under this order, subordinate Camps
of United Confederate Veterans are
empowered and are hereby urged to
give all members of duly organized
Camps of Sons of Veterans "such priv
ileges of membership as each Camp may
determine, and by loving kindness make
them feel that they are the Sons of the
Veterans Camps" Particular atten-
ton is directed to the Importance of
holding more frequent meetings of sub
ordinate Camps. Veterans, let us meet
and mingle together more frequently,
and keep alive the memories of a glori-
Gus past. Let us invite the Sons to join
and mingle in our councils, that we may
avail ourselves of their council and as
sistance, and that they may imbibe
something of the spirit Of the few who
still survive of an historic and heroic age,
and that they may draw anew inspira-
lions for the sacrifices, struggles and
triumphs of the future.
r. N. CUNNINGHAM,
o. G. THOMPSON, Col. Commanding.
Adjutant.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29
MERCHANTS NEWS

Corset Sale now on. Come to our
store and get coupon if you have not
received one.
Davis, Roper & Co,
Tan Oxfords for men, women and
children at Copeland's.
Ultra Oxford Patent front, Tan upper.
The SWEETEST thing out, you will want a
pair. j. e.. Minter & Bro.
We always make low rates to keep
busy and our showings of mems, boys
and children's Clothing cannot be sur
passed.
Davis Roper & Co.
Your money goes back, if Shoes go
wrong. Copeland.
Note the change in date of our Spring
Opening. March 30th is the date. o..
b. Simmons Co.
Millinery for matron, maid, wife or
widow.
Davis, Roper & Co.
Some very important information in
our adj for you this week. See it. o. b.
Simmons Co.
Tan shoes are ct" Get them at ].
b. Minter & Bros
Don't forget the Opening, March
30th.
Davis, Roper & Co.
Don't miss our Millinery opening on
Thursday, March Both. o. b. Simmons
Co.
Join the ranks of saving citizens and
buy your Clothing, Shoes and Hats.
Davis Roper e. Co.
Negligee Shirts, New designs at Cope
lands.
Extra Good" clothing for boys and
young men. Will stand the test. See
it today at j. E. Minter & Bros. s..
Look around. The more YOU see OF
other Shoe Stores the betteryou'll like
Copeland's.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29
State Of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF LAURENS

WHEREAS, w. B. Sloan made
suit to me-, to grant him Letters of
Administration of the Estate of and
effects of Henderson Langley.
THESE ARE THEREFORE, to cite
and admonish all and singular the kin
dred and Creditors of the said Henderson
Langley, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court of Pro-
bate, to be held at Laurens, c.. H., s..
o., on the 18th of April, 1905 next, af-
ter publcatlon thereof, at IL o'clock in
the forenoon, to show cause. if anv
they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my Hand this 9th day
of March, Ammo Domini, 1905.
o. G. THOMPSON,
q, o. j. p. l.. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29

War conditions in the Far East re-
main practically the same. There has
been no battle between the Russians
and japanese during the past week, and
the peace prospects are a little more
encouraging.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29

Il owe my whole life to Burdock
Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores covered
my body. lseemed beyond cure. B. b. b.
a made me a perfectly well woman"
Mrs. Chas. Hutton, Berville, Mich.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29

a bomb was thrown into the carriage
of the Chief of Police of Warsaw on
March Goth. He was wounded all over
but not killed. The assassin killed him
self to escape arrest.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29
STROLLiNG
NPeSt India Negroes Have Music and
MasQuerades Christmas.

NReS India Negroes Have Music and
MasQuerndes Christmaa.
Christmas In the West Indies Is a
very jovial, rollicking affair, Mt least
n the estimation Of the negroes. The
great feature Of the season Is the Sc
raes OF masquerades or mystery plays
enacted by strolling negro performers.
These are Of two sorts, representa-.
lions of such Biblical stories as that Of
David and Goliath, when you may see
the Jolly actors clad IN such historical
~ accurate garments as 'bedtick"
trousers and cretonne coats OF flaming
patterns, and those Of n purely local
character. or these last Is the mon
goose play, which is peculiar to st.
Kits and the object of which is to
wage mimic war against the destruc-
tive pest which is the curse Of the Is
land. These etrolling players are the
chief feature OF Christmas celebra-
lions.
They are quite an imposing lot OF
men, with n good ear for music, and
as you watch their antics you might
easily imagine that instead OF being La
a civilized British colony you were
back In the heart OF Africa, assisting
OF some savage death dance or other
heather. rite.-Detroit Free Press.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-03-29

$1.00 American Lady Corsets for rs
cents during Coupon Sale. Waiting
wont get you anything. Come now.
Davis, Roper & Co.
Good Calico, 5000 yards at 8 1-2 cents
per yard at j. E. Minter & Bros.'s.
The home of honest Shoes and New
Ideas. Copeland.
Great line of Street Hats. Prices
from so cents up.
Davis, Roper & Co.
We now have on u Sample Floor a
beautiful line of Go-Carts upholstered
in different colors and with either the
Rubber or Automobile tires, don't buy
before you see our line.
S. M. & E. II. Wilkes & Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-25
Seat Lost by reIerranh.

After Morse had invented the tele- graph" said General Lew Wallace, ac- cordng to the literary gossip of the Hampers, he wanted Congress to ap- propriate $l00,000 to build an experi- mental line from Washington to Bal timore. The matter created a great deal of discussion. Morse was sneered at and jeered at, and many thought him insane. My father was n member of Congress at that time. and he was one of the committee to whom the ques- tion of the appropriation was referred.
 When the committee met, my father was watching the experiment of tele- graphing from the House to the Senate. Wires had been stretched and the in- ventors were operating the instru- ments My father saw them work; he sent messages and received replies.
 Then he went to his committee room and found the committee in session
 They had just voted on the appropria- tion and their vote was a tie. He cast his vote in it's favor and this caused the appropriation 10 go through. The