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LITERALLY EATEN ALIVE.
Corsumptive Tortured by Red Ants in
~-f--t 49,. :@7 California. @s -s~..s..

Corsumptive Tortured by Red Ants in
~s.,. California. Il.
LOS Angeles, Cal, Aug. s.-After
lying helpless under tree near the
ostrich farm east of the city from Sun
day afternoon until Tuesday night, his
life slowly ebbing away while red
ants swarmed over his body and lit
orally ate him alive, Burton B. Jarvis,
aged twenty-six, a contracting team.
Ster of Terre Haute, Ind, died at the
county hospital, whittier he was taken
when found.
Jarvis was suffering from tuherculo
sis and came to California two years
ago. Last Sunday he left his hotel
to go to the ostrich farm for a pleas
ure trip. On the way he became faint,
walked over to shade tree and lay
down. Instead of recovering his
strength he tainted away and did not
regain consciousness until long after
dark that night.
For two days and nights be lay
helpless with ants and other insects
tormenting him. Occasional passers
by thought the man under the in
fluence Of liquor and did not go to his
assistance. Late Tuesday evening
help came and he was taken to the
hospital, where he died.
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and returned on the south bound
passenger train this forenoon.

poSoNh6NA - oAI4 IAAo AOANAOOAs
Mrs. M. G. Golden of Eau Claire,
Wis.,, mother of Mrs. ]. O. Harris, is
in the city visiting at the Harris
home.
DR.. G.. M. Palmer, who has been
i'll, is again at his office and ready
to attend to the wants of his pa
tents.
Mrs. w. S. McCauley of this city
went to Minneapolis this morning
to attend the state fair as the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Schneider.
Fred Reed, candidate for sheriff
of Crow Wing county, returned to
Brainerd this morning after a short
visit among the business men of this
city.
O. C.. Simonson went to Crookston
this noon on business for the Bel
trami Elevator and Milling company.
and incidentally to hunt a few
chickens.
C. F. Williams of St. Paul, a com.
mercial traveller who owns a fine
summer cottage at Lakeside, came in
off the road Saturday night and
spent Sunday at Lakeside.
Mrs. Elkholm and two daughters
of Kalispel, Mont, arrived,in the
city Saturday noon and are visit.
ing for a week with friends here
as the guests of Mrs. S. C.. Bailey.
Ben Schneider, general manager
of the Schneider Bros. clothing store
in this city, departed Saturday night,
via Duluth, for Minneapolis, where
he will visit during the balance of
the week.
Rev. Broomfeld, who has visited
with old friends in the city for
several days past, departed this
morning for his present home at
Kasson, MINI. Mr.. Broomfeld
states that he is we'll pleased with
his present position as pastor of the
Baptist church at Kasson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Blakeley and two
children, who have been visiting
with Mr.. Blakeley's brother, w. T.
Blakeley of Farley, passed through
the city this morning to their home
at Minneapolis, after three weeks
outing at Farley, which they greatly
enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. French went
to Blackjack Saturday evening and
spent Sunday in that vicinity with
relatives and friends, returning home
on the weekend special last night.
They brought with them a sack of
ripe wild pluns, which they picked
out in the Langor country. ->
Mrs. J. H. Strawbridge and her
sister, Mrs. S. Moorhead, former
residents of Crookston who are now
living at Seattle, WASH, spent yes
terday and today in the city as
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. H. Schumacher. The ladies were
On their way to Wisconsin, where
they will visit with relatives.
), Bemidji Lodge of Improved Order
IF Redmen will give a grand BALI
next Monday night, and already
preparations are being made for
one of the best dances ever given
N the city. Committees have been
appointed and are composed of
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| hereby announce to the public
my candidacy for the Republican
denomination for county auditor
to be voted upon at the primary
election, Sept. IS.
have held the office of county
auditor for the past four years and
in asking for denomination and
reelection l come before the
people as one who thoroughly
understands the work of this i'm
portant Office.
[ believe in an economical ad-
mlnistration of the affairs of the
county. a just and equitable assess
ment of real and personal property,
During my term of office it has
been my aim to familiarize myself
with the different sections of the
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YVES WRIGHT.

county and their needs, and in So
doing have conducted the office
for the whole county and not for
any particular section.
If nominated and elected I will
give the duties of the office my
closest personal attention, and
conduct the affairs of the office in
an intelligent manner
At this time I wish to thank all
who have stood by me SO faithfully
and loyalty in the past and hope I
merit their continued support,
To those whom l am not acquainted
with I hope to meet you some
day, I will appreciate work done
for me by all who will kindly
give nae their support.
Yours Truly,> !:
-,s............- John WilmanH;
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"CharIie" Having Fine Time.

A. G. Rutledge of this city has
received several cards and a short
letter from C.. C.. Woodland, who
recently left this city for Portland,
Greg. Mr.. Woodward states that
he is having a splendid time cut
west and likes the country very we'll
However, there is an undercurrent
in Mr.. Woodward's letters which
indicates that the old gentleman
still has warm spot in his heart
for Bemidji and his old-time friends
who reside here.
Better come back, Charley, and
get into the harness again.
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Washburn Baby Buried.

Services were held at 8 o'clock
Saturday afternoon at the home Of
]. P. Lahr Of this city over all that
is mortal Of little John r. Washburn,
il. the twenty-months-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Washburn of this
city.
Rev. White, Of the local Presby-
terian Church, conducted the ser
vices after which the funeral pro.
cession moved to Greenwood Gene
terry where the remains of the little
lad were quietly laid in their resting
place.
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hustlink members Of The lodge, is.


surfing d most excellent dance.
Archdeacon Parshall came over
from Cass Lake yesterday afternoon
and spent yesterday afternoon and
last night consulting with the men,
bers Of the local Espicopal congrega-
ton. Rev. Parshall is rapidly gain
ing strength from his recent illness,
and although somewhat peaked"
the lustre in his eyes indicates very
much improved physical condition.
Thomas Moody, whom everybody
knows as Tom, arrived in the city
yesterday noon from Grand Forks.
where he has been employed on the
Grand Forks Herald. Since leaving
Bemidji, four years ago, Mr.. Moody
has travelled over several parts of
the earth to the westward and south
of this city and has seen a whole
| lot Of the country and witnessed
| many interesting incidents.
. l. G. Crothers has purchased the
residence owned by f: l.. McC]atchie
on Beltrami avenue, and will take
F.! p ossession OF his new property with
in the Eext two weeks. Mr.
McClatciie has rendered his resigna-
tons as clerk in the office of the
Crookston Lumber company and
! will soon leave. for other fields,
which will be disappointing news
| to his many Bemidji friends.
James Black, who was for: many
| years in the employ of the Crooks
ton Lumber company but who is
now of the Prince Albert Lumcer
company at Prince Albert, N. w. T.,
has been a visitor in the city for
several days past. Mr.. Black had
been to Midtown, Me-, where he
attended the funeral Of his sister,
Marcia Black, who died August Is,
! after being an invalid for two years
Among the visitors who have been
in the city for several days past was
Albert Harris, brother of A. E..
Harris, who came here from Devils
Lake to spend his vacation. Albert
is an old Crookston boy who has
always been known from his youth
as OLE on account of his light
hair and other characteristics of a
Scandinavian nature. "Ole" is yard
master for the Great Northern at
Devils Lake and is doing very we'll
out in the "Flickertail" state.
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Notice to EIks.

All members of Bemidji lodge,
No. 1852, B. P. O.. E., are requested
to attend the funeral of George A.
Markham, which will be held in the
St. Phillips Catholic church Tues
day morning at $3.50 o. o'clock. ~. -
3. H. Jerrard, Exalted Ruler
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w A N Il S
ONE CENT A WORD,
HELP WANTED.

FOR U. 5. ARMY: Able.
bodied unmarried men, between
ages of IS and IS; citizens of
United States, of good character
and temperate habits, who can
speak, read, and write English
For information apply to Recruit
ing Officer. Miles Block, Bemidjl
MINI.
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Shipped to FaribauIt.

The body Of James Scott, who
was engaged in the tailoring business
in the firm of Thompson & Scott of
this city, was shipped Saturday to
Faribault, where it will be laid to
rest in the family lot.
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whether he would recover or not,
During the last two weeks the
sick man has recovered very mater
tally and he will probably come
to Bemidji in about two weeks
with his brother, Frank, who has
also been at West Union.
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All typewriter ribbons except the
two and tri-color ribbons or special
makes on sale at thePioneer office At
the uniform price of 75cS each.
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FOR SALE-Combination book
case and writing desk, at present
cheap as I have another, Mrs. A.
A. Richardson. 113 Ninth St.
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A. of this filed nomination
sheriff of Beam the be held September
There probably Beam county better
who than A. He
residents Bemid always
calculated advance the best interests of this and Belam
county,
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FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of
rubber stamp for you an short
notice.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE:-Cheap for cash two
story frame building at 81 Mime
sofa avenue, with lot. Give me an
offer. Chas. Swedback, Big Falls,
MINI.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT Newly furni she d
rooms. All the modern conven-
fences, 700 Bemidji avenue, or
apply at Peterson's. 213 Third
street.
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MISCELLANEOUS,

MISCELLANEOUS,
PUBLIC LIBRARY-Open Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays
ESQ to 6 p. M, and Saturday
evening 1880 to 9 p. m. also.
Library in basement of Court
House. Mrs. Harriet Campbell
librarian.
WANTED-Two or three furnished
rooms for light housekeeping.
Address P. O. Box sol City.
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FOR RENT-Seven room house.
Inquire A. Klein.
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FOR SALE-16-inch dry slab wood
SIPS per cord delivered. M. F.
Smith Lumber yards. Phone 81.
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FOR SALE-One new six horse
power Fairbanks Morse gasoline
engine. Douglass Lumber Co.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
FIRE DESTROYS
TWO BUILDINGS
STORE AND RESIDENCE OF II. r..
RoTHENBERGER WRECKED
BY FLAMES.
STARTED IN CLOSET
Family Had a Close Call--Expcnsive
Stock Of Shoes Destroyed
Owner Will Re-embark
in Business.

Fire destroyed the store and resi-
dence building of II. r. Rothenbergei
at 1902 Commercial avenue yesterday
morning.
The flames We're discovered about
G:15 o'clock III c.cset by Joseph
Rothenberger. When he started to
remove the clothing. 1t burst into a
flame and spread rapidly to other in
6ammable material. Mr.. Rothenber-
ger quickly aroused his parents from
their beds and they made narrow
escape, Mr. Rothenoerger. Sr.. was
badly burned about the face.
Both of the buildings were frame
structures. The shoe store contained
large stock of shoes. thirty-two
cases of new goods having been re-
ceived and placed In stock on Tues
day last The goods were entirely
ruined. Both buildings were owned
by Mr.. Rothenberger. The stock in
the shoe store was valued at $4,000.
Insuranc to tn amount of $1,000 was
earrid on tn two buildings.
The need of IN electric fire alarm
system in Cairo was again demon
strated in this case. The alarm was
sent in by phone as an ordinary call
and central was NOT notified that it
was fire alarm as is the custom.
Some loss of time resulted and the
fire gained Roadway by reason of the
delay. The firemen were considerably
by the extreme cold the
water freezing as IL fell.
Mr.. Rothenberger Will embark in
business again as soon as he can Sc
cure quarters and a stock of goods.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30

take. shall probably be at Monroe
on the first Saturday in June and then
go South. Please drop me line II
you can at Upper Alton by the 18th
of this month and give me all the
news-how the nomination takes. If
Col. Hacker will feel cordial in sup
porting me? ! hope he will. Please
assure him that it will give me pleas
ure (when elected) to serve him to
the extent OF my ability. VIII Dough
erty run? And il not, what course
will he take? Please give my respects
to all our friends you may see, who
know me. Write me and say every
thing that you think will be useful to
me or the party. The Wings here
intend to make a dead set at me, but
they cannot beat me more than 300
votes, no how. am (inhaste) very
truly, your obedient servant,
ROBERT SMITH.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
NEW CATHOLIC
MARRIAGE LAWS
WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON EAST
Err SUNDAY OVER THE
WORLD.
PRIEST MUST OFF|CIATE
Action Taken Because OF Frequent
Marriages Solemnized BY Jus.
tees Of the Peace,

The Catholic church's new laws
, touching the betrothal and marriage
are to be promulgated Easter Sunday
in every Catholic diocese In the
world. and they go into effect at noon
on that day.
Under these laws any marriage
contracted between Catholics will be
absolutely void in the eyes of the
church unless ii is celebrated in the
presence of qualified priest and two
witnesses. At present the marriage
of Catholic pair by a non-Catholic
clergyman or by civil magistrate is
valid, although it Is considered Illicit,
and the persons contracting it render
themselves liable to communication
Professionals married by minister
will be regarded lawfully married un
der the new law.
In BRIEF said Catholic clergy
man, marriage between Catholics III
Protestant churches or registry offices
will be for Catholics not only sinfu.
but invalid, and the persons VIII:
contract them will have only gone
through an empty ceremony and vii.
be no more husband and wife thai.
they were before. This law binds al
Catholics, even though they are apos
tate or communicated,
But it does not affect those who
are not and never have been Catho
lies Consequently, Protestants and
nome Catholics are outside of the scope
of the law, in the eyes of the church
and such marriages are recognized b,
the Catholic church. all else permit
ting it, as real and true marriages"
The principles contained in the new
law have long been recognized in tn
church. it is explained, and their re
cent promulgated is said to be due tc
the increase of marriages before civil
magistrates in this country AMI
abroad
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
REV. SAM SMALL
CONDUCTSMEET|NC
OPENED SERIES LAST NIGHT AT
CAIRO BAPTIST CHURCH
LARGE AUDIENCE ATTEND
ed.

The Rev. Sam Small of Atlanta,
Ga. opened a series OF meetings last
night at the Cairo Baptist church a
large audience being in attendance.
Soon after the meeting opened the
electric lights went out, due to an
accident at the power house and the
audience spent the time while lamps
were being secured In singing hymns,
The Rev. Small preached gospel
sermon in his characteristic forceful
and convincing manner. II was prac-
teal and helpful address and prom
ised well in its effect for the future
OF the meetings.
Services will be held tonight at
1880 O'Clock. The public is cordially
invited to attend these meetings.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
TRANSFERS OF
REAL ESTATE
DEEDS FILED FOR RECORD WITH
CIRCUIT cLERk-REAL Es-
BUSINESS SHOWS SIGNS OF
ACTIVITY.

L. G. Perks ct al to Stonewall Boy
kin. ct ux " d. city of Cairo, third
edition, lot s, block Z $500.
Stonewall H. Boykin ct TX to l. G.
Perks and Thomas Higgins W d.
northeast quarter of northwest quar-
ter of section /, township l6, range 2.
s1.600.
George Huffman ct al to Michael J..
Cannon W d. part of southeast quar-.
ter of northwest quarter section 80,
town ship 10, range 2. 5000.
John F. Jordan ct ux 10 Michael NJ
Pool W d. part OF northeast quarter
of southeast quarter. section /, town
ship IL, range 2. $40.
Albert Drawn ct ux to James Hols-
houser q lot 2 in east half Of
southeast quarter of section 3, town.
ship Is, range 8, 81.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
DEATH OF AN
AGED WOMAN
MRS. ANAsTAslA STEAGALA, AGED
81 YEARS, succuM6S TO IN.
FiRmiTiEs OF OLD AGE
FUNERAL TODAY.

| Mrs. Anastasia Steagala, died yes.
!terday morning at $40 o'clock at the
home of her son William Steagala.
1912 Sixth street, at the advanced age
of 81 years. For fourteen months
Mrs. Steagala had been an invalid.
The decedent was born in Weston.
lung, district of Buela, Germany. and
came to America when she was about
q years of age. For fifty years she
had resided in Cairo. Her husband,
Antoine Steagala. died August s. 1881.
Their family numbered ten children,
five of whom survive. They are Mrs.
William Curry. Of Philadelphia, Mrs
Louis Fleck and Mrs. Rosa Fritzker
of st. Louis, and Frank and William
Steagala OF Cairo. The late Joseph
Steagala was son of the decedent.
The funeral services will be held
this afternoon at 1920 o'clock at st.
Patrick's church.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
Delta Sigma Club.


The Delta Sigma Club spent hap
py afternoon yesterday az the home
of Miss Eva Goldberg on Eight
street.
A busy and pleasant time with
needle work. music and luncheon
was enjoyed by the guests.
Miss Helen Hills OF Paducah, was
"a guest of the club.
Mr.. Featherstone went to Arlington,
KY, yesterday on business.
DR.. E. e. Gordon went to points In
Pulaski county yesterday to attend
patients.
John C. Ghclson. who Is III at St.
Mary's Tnfirmary, is reported to be
improving.
Frank Howe has returned from an
extended visit to his plantation at
Briars, Miss.
Miss Helen Hills, of Paducah, is the
guest Of Miss Iona Swoboda OF TWEEN
ty-eighth street.
Herman Sackberger left yesterday
for Georgetown. Colo, where he con-
templates locating.
J. ID. Hurd of the O. r. Hurd Lum'
Der company has gone to points In the
north on business.
Miss Minnie Conant who has been
i'll at her home on Twenty-second
street is much improved.
Mrs. Edgar A. Dayie and daughter
of Anna, are guests OF DR.. Samuel
Dodds and family of Walnut street
Prof John Snyder. county super.
intendent OF schools. went to Olive
Branch yesterday to visit the schools.
Miss Ellis Lashley. who has been
the guest of Miss Anna Fuller, has
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
FUNERAL NOTICE.

sTEA0AlA Died. Wednesday
morning. Jan. 20. 1908. after pro
lcnged illness. Mrs. Anstssia Steagsla
sged 81 years, on month and four
days.
Funeral services will be held Thurs.
day afternoon at St Patrick's church
st 1880 O'Clock. Funeral train will
leave foot Of Fourteenth street at
.2:45 D. m. for Villa Ridge cemetery
Friends of family invited to attend
Please omit flowers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
CONCERT PLEASED
MUSICAL AUDIENCE
skOvGAARD COMPANY GAVE
FINE PRoGRAM-MIsS LOIS
DAVIDSON, PIANIST, CHARM.
Ed OLD FRIENDS.

The concert given at Library Hal
last night under the auspices of the
Woman's club by Skovgaard. violinist
Miss Oleson, contralto. and Miss Lois
Davidson. pianist. was one of the rare
musical opportunities offered here.
All three artists were well worthy
OF the praise which had preceded
them and the audience manifested Its
appreciation heartily.
Miss Lois Davidson. who is niece
of Mr.. and Mrs. william Davidson oI
this city is greatly gifted and bel
technique was remarkably displayed
in well-chosen numbers. Her Cair,
friends are enthusiastic over her at
tainments in music.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
NOTICE 70 STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of ]. Solomon Company, will
be held at their office. 709 CONNER
cial avenue. in the city of Cairo. iii
nois on Wednesday. February 5th
1908. at $3.50 p. m. for the purpose
Of electing a board OF directors and
such other business as may be brought
before said meeting
JACOB SOLOMON.
President
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
FORMER U. s. CONSUL DIES.

Cincinnati. Jan. 2e.-Marshsl Hal
stead Former Ur:'nd States consu
NJ Birmingham. England. is dead
seed He was the son Of Murat Ha.
stead. 3 well known journalist am
author
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30

Dick Ferris. the comedian. well
known to all Mt. Carmel people is
now located at Los Angeles. Cal,
where he is managing a theatre. and
apparently with great success. II
was reported some time since that
Dick was on his uppers again after
having been worth mp in the hun
dreds of thousands. but the indica
tons now are that ne is once more
on easy street.-Mt Carmel Register
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
ANNOUNCES FOR CONGRESS

Washington. Jan. 2s.-Dennis A.
Award. for twelve years reading
clerk Of the house. today announced
his candidacy for election TO congress
in the Eleventh Michigan district
Representative Darragh having de-
ciined the denomination. Award
Republican state committee OF
Michigan.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
Enlisted in U. S. Army.

Lee billiard. of Portageville. Mo,
was enlisted In the U. s. army yes
terday at the army recruiting office
on Ohio street He enlisted for the
field artillery branch of service and
passed a good physical examination.
He was sent TO Jefferson Barracks.
Mo-. for his preliminary training in
the duties of a soldier prior to joining
the organization for which he en-
listed.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-30
WARM CAMP A|CN
MANY YEARS AGO
CAIRO DISTRICT EXTENDED ALL
THE WAY TO ALToN-WHiGs
PROMISED TO MAKE STRONG
RACE IN 1843.

An old letter was discovered recent
ly by j. W. Cosby. of this city, while
putting a new roof on an old house il
Jonesboro. Ill., II was found in the
attic CT the house. and while interest
ing chiefly for its age shows ais.
that politics some sixty years ag'
were very much as 1t is today II
was written May 10. lS43, by Robert
Smith, who was the Democratic can.
didate for congress in this district
which at that time extended to and in
cluded the city of Alton, Ill. 1t was
written to Elijah Willard. Of Jones
boro. who was leading politician In
those days and for many years d
banker. The text of the letter is as
follows:
Upper Alton. May 10th. 1S43.
+. Willard. Esq:
My Dear Sir-I have just returned
from st. Clair where ! spent two
days among our Democratic friends
The right spirit prevails there. and all
our friends say that they will give q
very strong and decided majority
say 10000 or 1900 also saw gen
tlemen from Bond. Clinton. Washing
ton, Randolph and Perry and they all
seem to think the result OF the con
ventIon was favorable to the success
OF the Democratic party In the dis
trict. All seems to indicate a happy
result. After spending a few days n
the commencement of court In our
county. shall start on the campaign
and will determine what route I VIII