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GOV. SWANSON INAUGURATEO.

associated iress Dispatch by Special wireA
Richmond, Va, Feb. l.-Claude A.
Swanson Of Chatham, who began pub
lie life as a member of the Fifty third
Congress and had been reelected to
every Congress since, was inaugurated
governor Of Virginia and j. Taylor
Eyson Of Richmond, former may or,
. Confederate veteran and for the last
i years chairman OF the Democratic
State Committee, WIS inaugurateo
lieutenant governor at noon today.
lhs ceremonies we're held IN the hall
Of the House of Delegates before a
Joint session OF the two houses. After
prayer by Rev. DR.. Peterson Of the
Methodist Church, Mir. Swanson de-
i'ered his inaugural speech.
Gov. SWAnsons 3 first official act was
to reTfieve a man named Goodwin
Ovens, sentenced to be hanged at
LaWIenceyille tomorrow for murder.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
AN APPEAL ElLED
In tho Suit Of Brown a Adams Against the
United Hutton Co.

In tho Suit Of Brown a Adams Against the
United Hutton Co.
Whipple, Scars & Ogden, attorneys,
Of Boston. Mass. and Robert Penning
ton Of this city, representing brown q
Adams, this morning filed an appeal
in the United States Court and asked
that they he allowed 20 lquidate a
claim Of Sl2, 600 against the United
Button 90. and thereafter prove the
claim 90 that it would be- allowed out
OF the assets Of the concern. Recently
the court dismissed the action brought
to recover that amount Of the claim,
which was said to be due by reason of
a large quantity OF wool, owned by the
plaintiffs. being dnmaged 10y. beat from
the machinery Of The Button 20. e iao-
iory.
Col. Benjamin Nields represents the
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Go. /,
trustee Tor the United Button Co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
ASSISTANT POsIMASTERSHIP

Mr.. Conrad Has Not Received His Com
mission ana Has Not Made an Appoint
meut.
Henry Q. Conrad said today that he
had not received bis commission as
postmaster and had not appointed an
assistant.
Several names have been mentioned
for the place, including thnt Of Henry
Q. Robinson, but Mr.. Conrad anys he
has not made a selection. lt Is said
that one OF the Court House officials,
whose term will expire with the cur
rent year, aspires to the assistant post
mnainrshIn.
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Tendsred a serenads.

Howard II. Iwilley, whose marriage to
Miss Margaret Rees of Clayton, took place
last evening at the parsonage of Asbury
NJ. Z. Church. is in the service Oi the Union
News Co.. and after the wedding bis fellow
employees rendered a screnade. niter which
Manager Harry +. Keller OF the Union
News Co. took the party to his home 2lO
West Twelfth street. and gave q supper.
Those taking part were Mr.. Keller VIII
liam }. Acton, John McGmnery, Joseph
Zimmerman, Wallace Wright. Harry w.
Chapman. Edward r. Herman, a clerk In
the railroad office John H. Springer, and
Samuel Wood OF the Wilmington Transfer
Co
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PART OF ROOF CAvED IN
7ss 7pnnsl is z Mile in Length, and
Great Number Of Men Are
Employed in Digging 1t,
II PASSES THROUGH A HILL
rnnloyes Mostly Negroes
and Italians.
ays MEN BURIED BY FALLING CLAY
....,.,,s Pres. DispAtch BY special wire.

,..,o,,sd Press Dispatch by Special Wires
otisville, n. Y, Feb. l.-several
vo,kmen we're buried under masses
., earth in a cave-in which occurred
TODAY in the Erie railroad tunnel
vbiob IS being constructed near here.
Three dead aud two injured have been
taken from the cave-in. The acc dent
vss caused by an explosion. A great
number OF men, mostly negroes and
Itsliaus. are employed IN digging a
tunnel, a mile in length, through a
hill The men who we're killed and
injured we're removing the debris
alter blast had bsen fired, when a
portion Of the roof of the tuuuel fell
uuon them. Tne tunnel is being built
ty private contractors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
AN ALLEGED PLOT.
Mrs. q. L. Yerkes said to be the Victim Of
TricKery.

Mrs. q. L. Yerkes said TO be the Victim Of
IricKery.
,,.oe,a,ed Press Dispatch oy snecial Wires.
Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. l.-Charles K.
Yerkes Of this city, son Of the late
Charles L. YeTkes, declared today that
Mrs c. l.. Yerkes Mrs. Mizner) is
the victim OF a plot and that the pub
beity which has been given her Affairs
within the last two days is the result
Of tricksry.
Early today, in response to a tele-
gram cent TO Mrs. ferkes Mrs. Miz-
nsr last night Mr.. 1erkes received
the following:
New York, Feb. l.-Ielegram re-
ceiysd. Story is simply ridiculous.
Mrs. q. j.. Nefkea. y
After reading the message, Mr..
Yerkes said: THAT is in response TO
message sent by me. We are sure
nov that this great publicity is being
played as a game in New York by some
people who are oonspiriug to a certain
end, -
what is their motive, II their story
is not true 20 he was asked,
Il cannot discuss the motives, "
nld Mr. Yerkes,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
ARMY PROMOTIONS.

l''ocatei Press DISPATCH by special wireA
Washington, Feb. 1.-The President
today nominated Major-Gen. John C..
Bates. at present chief OF staff, TO be leu
ienant-general, to succeed Lieut.-Gen.
Adna r. Chaffee, retired this day. He
also nominated Brig.-Gen. A. W. Greeley,
chIei signal officer, to be major-general
Of the line. to succeed Gen. Bates as ma jor-
general also, Col. James Allen to be
bngadier-general under chief of the
Signal Corps, TO succeed Gen. Greeley.
II further was announced that Brig
nen. j. Franklin Bell. now in command
Gl the infantry and cavalry school at Fort
leavenworth, Kas.. would be appointed
,,llei Of staff, to succeed Gen. Bates upon
DIS retirement next April.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
NEW LOCOMOTIVE.

Pennsylvania Co. Trying n Large Engine
ON the Delaware Road.
Pennsy lyania engine No. 3. 900 has
been placed IN service on the Della
ware railroad IN hauling passenger
trains. lt il the largest engine on the
road. The train 81 was drawing left
this city at 8 . O'Clock this morning
and moved along smoothly.
The engine is known as Glass E, 3d.
and has the Waeshaert motion, de-
scribsd in Every Evening on Satud nyi
January 18th. The engine attracted
much attention at French street sta
tion on account OF most Of the work
ing parts being outside and plainly
eNposed.
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YOUNG MEMS DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Arrangements Being Made to Celebrate
the Anniversary.

Arrangements Being Made 10 Celebrate
the Auniversary.
At a meeting full Of interest and
largely attended, the Young Mems
Democratic Club last evening decided
that the club should uot move from its
present quarters, IL it can remain.
The dues Of many members are nov
coming to the treasurer and the club
is assuming a better financial condi-
tion. A committee. consisting OF John
h. Malloy. A. ID. ebay tor, Jr., josiah
Wolcoti, James Zeigler and Courtlaud
q. Montgomery, was appointed to
make arrangements Tor celebrating the
twenty fifth anniversary Of the organi-
cation. The date will he hKed at O
future meeting of the club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
SAND IN A SEWER

Caused Water 20 Back Up In Cellars OF
Some frnni Street Buildings
The sewer in Front street between
French and Walnut became choked
about g o'clock last night, and as q
result the cellars OF the houses in the
square we're flooded. The Street and
Sewer Department was notified and
Eng neer kommel and a fierce of men
went hight 10 wotk and they had the
sewer cleared by o'clock.
Mr.. kommsl saio today that the
trouble was caused by sand aooumu-
lating in the sewer. Ii evidently comes
from the railroad operation nearby,
finding Ito way in the sewer through
the inlets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
Anew Store

DR.. J. c. Robinson. druggist at Tenth
and Market streets. who VIII vacate his
present store by March 25th, so that the
building can be torn down 10 make room
for the du Pont Building, viii move 10 $50
Market street. The building b now occn-
pied by Lambert j Foulk as a real estate
Office. IL viii be altered and made into "a
modern store property by the ID. b. Jones
estate. Contractor William H. Jones will
do the work.
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YOUNG MAN WANTED.

The Demand for Graduates Of Goidey
College o. Greater 4 nan the supply.
Goldey College has an inquiry this
morning from Philadelphia for a young
man 10 keep books, but knows OF no
unemployed graduate 20 send 10 the
position. Any graduate desiring the
position should apply to the College at
once. The salary is about $50 month.
The College still wants a young man
stenoerapher for a position at SO q
month at the start. ,sss..as
Several new students entered the
College to-day. .t-. fti~
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pennIged bv Lunch Basket

Daniel Connell, a fireman at the Jes-
sup & Moore paper mills, was held up in
Brandvwine Park by two highwaymen
early Yesterday morning. while on his
wav 10 work. The highwaymen ordered
Conneu 10 hold up his hands, and in re-
ply he swung his lunch basket at one OF
the men, which temporarily knocked him
away Both men closed in on Connell,
but being powerful he swung his free
hand and the basket with snch effect
that the men were beaten of sufficiently
TO allow Connell to get away from them
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
SUICIDE OF W. N. SAWYER.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
4, Norfolk, Va, Feb. LA special to the
norfolk Public Ledger says:
w, n. Sawyer, aged so years, former
Eopnetor Of the Arlington Hotel, at
Llhizaaoeth City, n. c., committed suicide
y ms home, in that place, today by shoot
ms. tic died almost Immediately. Saw
yer act is attributed partly to despond-
SS93cy and partly to mental ALTERATION.
dlen." o W NV '''''
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AN ALL.DAy SHOOT.

The Wawasei Gun Club had an all-day
shoot at is Riverview grounds today
Among the prominent shooters from
outside OF the city were William H. Heer,
Frank r. Butler Jack Tanning and J. A.
r. Butler. A sweepstake shoot took place
this morning and some high scores were
made.
A fcature. .oi the day was a team race this
afternoon between teams representing
Wilmington, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
T7y5rTrS7T5S yI7iLf Sla Sfso
Ssi "A Il e CURE
Il R iI3 4 tSilll al5!i " ll3NlS.l;l
HELp WIrHOur BAIL.

Man Arrested Here Taken to New Jer-
sey.
Mikel Antonisti, alias Michael Albert,
who was arrested in this city yesterday
morning on % warrant from Paulshoro,
n. j., charging him with committing an
assault upon a l3years-old girl, living
in that town, went 90 paulsboro yester-
day afternoon for o hearing, being taken
by Marshal Samuel Cole, who came here
after him.
Upon arriving at paulsboro the accused
was Immediately given "a preliminary
hearing and held without bail for the
action Of the grand jury.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
Three conrersIons a unlon chureh.

The revival services at Union NJ T..
Church continue with much intepst
Last evening a good congregations was
present and there were three conversions.
This evening the equarierly conference will
meet at 7.l5 o'clock and Presiding Elder
Mowhry win preach az O'Clock Miss
Lydia Sharp viii conduct the after meet
ing. Tomorrow afternoon there win be a
Bible reading commencing at 2.30 o'clock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
JESS TRYsINGER CRITICALLY Ill.
His Parents, in Chester, We're Teleraphed
for This Morning.

jess NJ Frysinger. manager of the Lam
caster baseball team of the Tri-state
League who was operated upon about
four weeks ago, was reported to be IN a
critical condition, az his residence, 1897
West Sixth street at O'Clock this after
noon and his parents, who live in Chester,
Pa, had been teegnphed Tor.
Mr. Frysinger appeared to be recover
ing satisfactorily from the operation, and
was much better yesterday, but about 3
O'Clock this morning a complication de
veloped, during which there was hemor-
rhage, and as a result OF the great loss OF
blood. he was very weak. Two doctors
were in consultation in regard TO the case
today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
Missionary Rally.

A missionary rally service viii be held
al the Clavmont NJ. 4. Church on next
sunday afternoon at 230 o'clock. Au-
brev Vandever will deliver an address
and give blackboard illustrations. A
special musical and literary programme
IS being prepared for the occasion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
TRUSTEES OF TIE INSANE.
Monthly Meeting OF the Board at Farm
hurst To-day

Monthly Meeting OF the Board at Farm
hurst Today.
At the monthly meeting of the Trustees
of the Delaware State Hospital at Fam-
hurst. this morning. a resolution was
passed. on account OF the illness of DR..
Hancker and his assistant. Dr. Davies,
that committee of the board secure ad-
ditional assistance.
The report OF Superintendent Hanclser
showed the population to be increasing
The population on January lst was $50
and today 3s3. The admissions during
the past month were: Six males and
three females; three males and three
females died He received for the board
of patients, S927.3f.
Dr. Wilson of the house committee for
January reported everything in frst-
class order and Mr. Swift was appointed
the committee for the month OF February.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
Large Mortgara Recorded.

Robert Pennington, attorney, this MORN
ing recorded a mortgage given by the
HI heries CO. TO the Gmranty Trust
Co. of New York, TO cover an issue
Of s5OO,O0O in bonds The mortgage
contains 45 printed pages lOXlO inches,
and covers % factories, eNtepding Tom
Maine TO North Carolina. also covers
Al steamboats, owned by the company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
To Locate at Crum Lynne.

The Ketchum Terra Gotta Co., which
was looking for a site on which TO estab-
lish a plant, and made inquiries in this
citv and New Castle, has located on tho
south side Of the Chester pike near Crum
LYNNE station. It will manufacture archi-
tcctural terra Gotta. The plant win em-
ploy 200 men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
An Intere.tlnr ErhlhltIon

The Three Jacksons are giving an
interesting exhibition Of physical culture
at the Garrick Theatre this week Bag
punching on q scientific PLAN is feature
and the act closes with a boxing match
participated in by man and wife They
have made a great hit with those who have
seen the act.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
sENTENoEp To pEATH.

''''a'eo I, Press Dlsnatch by Special Wires
Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. frank Bru-
49, S.Aeli who was convicted of shooting 10
tsoal, ts1su an Italian, two years ago, was sem
g. ss,, =. 3y the Dauphin County Court to-
Ny to be hanged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
AZ Asburv church.

At Asbury NJ. E. Church last evening
the evanqeiistic services were well at
tended. Rev. II. @. Turner, pastor of
Brandvwine NJ i. Church, preached and
there were Eve conversions. This even
inc Rev. 7. p. Corkran, pastor Of Ep-
worth NJ. E. Church, viii preach the ser
mon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
Mnnr nIilk Permits.

During the month OF january POI milk
permits were issued in this city, and many
more were taken ont today. While the
permits cost nothing, in order 10 get one
a dealer must have a certificate as TO the
condition of the dairy where he or she gets
their supply, and the owner Of the dairy
pays for the inspection.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
sIMMs RESOLUTION PASSED.

AsoeIaied Press Dispatch by snecial Wires
Washington, Feb. 1.-The House today
p4s'ed the Simms resolution instructing
I Ge director of the census TO make public
tne e ngures on unginned cotton as shown
" lhe data that he had collected for the
peHod ended january 10th. 1906
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
chanra ln Rrokerage I'm.

S. NJ. Spencer & Co. nave succeeded
Butler & Kerr in the brokerage business
at No. S32 Market street, The transfer
took place Yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
Injured bv Fallinr.

Miss Frances Newlin Of 904 West street
met with a painful accident on Tuesday
night. About O'Clock IN the evening.
as She was going into her homo. she slipped
upon some ice on the steps and fell, break
ing her hip and one wrist. DIR. Ralph r..
Stubs reduced the fracture.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
FOUR ANARCHISTS sHoT.

-',1ca'ed ~. Press Dispatch by speclaiwires.
T. warsaw, Russian Poland. Feb. L.
H. fhoul more anarchists, making is during
,r., ~ lasJ fortnight, were shot, without a
"'e.l 0i IN the Warsaw citadel today.
VI the total, Is were Jews.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
preached Ia Old Folks.

The sixth atinual sermon 20 the old
tolls of the Sarah Ann White Home will
~ delivered bv Rev. Levi j. Chopin, ID.
d.. presiding bishop of the seventh hpis-
copal District Of the a. NJ. u. Ohureh' ON
Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, in Ezion
NJ. y. Church.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
Fireman Injured.

Harry Lott, fireman on the p, B. q
W. railroad. slipped on his engine, at
Edgewood, last night, and sprained his
right ankle. He was sent 10 his home,
Q23 Walnut street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01

Hives. eczema. itch or salt rheum sets
Won crazy. Can't bear the touch on youtt
Clothing. Doans Ointment cures sne ',,s,s ,,i.ss
sell it,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
chnrch Imnrovement.

Rev. W. L. S. Murray, d. d., and the
congregation of st. Paurs NJ. y. Church,
have raised about 500 Of the 81 600 nee
essarv TO pay the indebtedness incurred
bv the recent improvements to that
church.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
Said They We're nIolestsd.

Shortly after noon today three printers
appeared at the police station and said
that other people had been molesting
them. They were advised to have war
rants sworn out.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
Too gate ia classitu.

XlTANTFp-A GOOD sOnrR HONEST MAN,
w experienced IN butter, eggs and cheese husi-
ness. VIII have iuh chargci must know how 70
cut cheese. Answer once Address
ighi-lt A ~. hYcry kFcnlur once
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
II travelling In Japan

or any civilized country, you can procure
Laxative Bromo Quinine from any druggist.
All nations use It. Z. W. Groves signature
on box.t
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01

Mamie Ehrke, ased 2S years, died on
Tuesday at 324 Townsend street. NJ
Annie 4. Jones, aged 3s years. cleo
on Monday at 5l9 New Castle avenue
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
NOTICE

Notice u hereby given that Letters Tolta-
meniary were Ia due form OF law granted unto
the undersigned. on The ihlriy-nut DAY Of JAM
against the estate OF the deceased must present
the same, duly attestod. 20 the said hxccutor,
on or before the lhlfty hr.t day Of January
1907. or abiue the Act OF Assembly IN such case
made anu provided. JOHN hlG0A
Executor
Address; els Market street. Wilmington, Della
ware. iobi-tta-3w
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aleoisitr's OOrafrs.
k oFfffroF TiiF

ID h0islEhr ORDER
IL OFFICE OF TIN REGISTER o wFlLIe.l
NV OAsfLf Dothlh, thii Jan, aisi, laQd
OF nluuruC A. Nnuua, late Of Whining
ton hundred. IN said county, deceased. IL
is ordered ana directed by tho hogistcr
Of Wills that the Executor Aforesaid give
notice Of granting ol Letters documentary upon
the estate OF tho dCCcntcd. with the date Of
granting ihcrcoi,hy causing advertisements 90 ho
Letters iu six OF tho most public places Of The
county OF New Castle, requiring all persons hav-
INK demands against thc estate 10 present the
same. or abide by an oct oi tmhly in such
case maize ana provided. and also cause tho
same 90 be inscfted within the same period in
the livery tNeninN, n newspaper published IN
Wilmington Delaware. aud % be continued
therein three weeks it. d.
Given under the hand aud seal Of oinca
oi the Keriglcr of Wills Aforesaid. At Will
IN. 81 mingion. in New Castle county Aforesaid,
the day and yenr above written.
FRhDkRlCk h. BACH, Register OF wills
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rhllndeipnla Uuotaiioni

Associated Pres Dispatch ny special Wires
phnadelpaia. Feb - ,. m.-Asrket closed
.rundV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-01
NnIINI

Notice "A hereby given that Letters OF Admin
istration were IN due form OF law granted unto
tho undersigned, on the lhirty-trst day OF
January A. d. 1906 and that at peftona having
claims against the estate Of the deceased must
present the same. duly niicsiod, 20 the said al
minlsuntur ON ur before thirty ffstdey OF lAnu-
nrv 1907 or nhitc tnc Act OF Assembly in tuch
case made and provided join u11ct
Addres; ela Market street, Wilmington, Della
ware. cbi-tis3w
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II IyiITSF9 ofTI6F 5F pTRF TiIF RrersrrR OF wlrrs,

Ii OFFiCE or rHK REGISTER OF WILLS
hEw CASTLE COUNTY, lnie. Jan. dltt 1900
istratOr of Leah M Gi0thcnen. lAto OF Wilmington
hundred, IN said county, deceased, u ia ordered
ana diccted by tho keeisier Of wills that tho
Adminisiraior aforesaid give notice OF granting OF
Letters of Administration upon the estate OF tno
deceased, with the date Of granting thereof by
causing advertisements % be posted Withn ioriy
dnvs nom the date oi such Letters Al alH OF the
most public places Of the county Of New Castle.
recurring an persons having demands against
me estate 10 present the fame, or abide bY an
nct of Assembly Ia such case made and provided
and also cause the same TO DO Inserted within
thc same period in the livery Evening, news.
uaner published In Wilmington, Delaware end
10 lie continued therein three weeks lc o. az
Given under the hand ana seal OF ONCE
of the Register o Wills Aforesaid, az VIII
ff.sl mingion, IN New Castle county Aforesaid
the day and year above written. -
FREDERICK II. BACH, Register OF villa
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IWiIlar- 20

Howard II. Twilley and Miss Margaret
d. Rees were married last night az As
l,,tv M. j.. parsonage by Rev. IL. A. G.
Ne.terGeld. the pastor of the church.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. TwilleY lett ON p wedding trip
sonth. ON their return they will live at
7o5 French street. The couple were at
tended bv Mrs. Sallie Conyers and Miss
Katie a. CouYcrs.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1906-09-01
Sunday at the State Far.

Dallas Texas, Aug 31.-The
State Fair has always shut down
the racing department and the
shows and other secular features
on Sundays, and put on an enter
tainment suited to the day. This
rule will be adhered to this year,
only special arrangements have
been made for sacred music, in
which the greatest vocal and in.
strumental soists in the world will
be heard. That grandest of all
musical compositions, the Oratorio
of the Messiah, will, at an enor.
nous expense to the association,
be produced every Sunday during
the coming entertainment. Sey.
mour's famous military band will
assist
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1906-09-01

In the Cotton Crop Report given
out by the Dallas News of Aug
2Sth. the report sent in for Marion
county says Cotton in this county
is at least 20 per cent worse in con-
'dition as compared with this time
last year" Now we do not think
crops are that bad for last year was
the shortest crop in years, and from
what we can learn it is far better
this year.