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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
Tribute of Respect.

With sincere regret, the Independent
Steam Fire Company, No. l. at its meeting
on Monday night. January 9Th, 1911, makes
record of the death of Joseph Wageiey, one
of it's oldest and mo faithful members.
His splendid qualities of head and he rt
sndeared him 10 his fellow members as a
companion and friend whose absence will be
long and seriously rea lied. This minute is
ordered published. and copy of the same
is requested transmitted to the family of
our deceased co-laborer. coupled with an
assurance of deepest sympathy to them
from each member of the Independent Fire
Company No. l.. i'll their time of bereave
ment. BY order of the Company.
CHAs. A JOHNSON,
THos 4. MOORE,
II. n. BHADL Y.
Committees
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
an Tat. WN. PHILLIPS SONS.
Stockholders MEETING.

January "A, 1911
To the Stockhol ders of The British Column
bia Copper Company. Limited.
You are hereby notified that the annual
meeting of the stockholders of The British
Columbia Copper Company. Limited, will
be held at the Office of the Company, viz
the Office of the West Virginia Corporations
,gency in Charles Town. W. Va, on the
l4th day of February. 1911. ut u O'Clock
noon, for the eleeTion of Director. and for
the transaction OF such other business as
may properly come before the meeting, ill.,
GLIDING the following:
At this meeting the stockholders will be
asked TO approve and ratify all the acts of
the Officers. Directors land Managers for
the preceding year, and for that purpose
the record of the minutes of the Board of
Directors and of the Executive Committee
OF the Company will be open to examination
at the meeting
Stock transfer books will close February
I'd 1911, at O'Clock p. m. and reopen Feb.
ruary 18th. 1911, at 10 O'Clock a. M.
Il. II. EGGLESTON.
Jan. 1T-2t. Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
ADVERTISED LETTERS,

LIST o. lctters.semsining in the Posfni1lce at
Charles Town. Jefferson coupty. ". Va. on
Saturday. Jan. H. 1911. Persons calling for
ZANE WIZ be required To pay one cent Tor
each letter:
Henry DUNN, c II Herbert. w Lester.
Geo Melee. S I Mcclellan, w A Markell.
Harry Pendleton, w A Kay. Agt. Kanawha
llisp. Miss Bertha Clark, Miss Margaret E
Colson, Miss Bertha Grant. Miss Ethel
Gary, Miss Marguerite johnson, Miss Mary
smith. Mrs Robert r TempIeman, Mrs
Florence Scott.
The aoove letters. II not called for within
nlteen days, will te sent to the desd letter
office. Persons calling for them win please
say thai they are advertised.
So H. n BRADLEY. NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
NOTICE
OF COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS.

OF COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS.
The following fidnciary accounts are be-
fore me for settlement.
Geo " Beltzhoover, Admir- d, b. n. C. {. q.
Daniel Entler, deceased,
Geo. N. Beltzhoover, Admir- eta Virginia
MoG1incy.
Given under my hand this 10Th day of jan
uxry, 1911.
GEO VI BELTZHOOvER, JK.,
Jan l7-2t. Commissioner OF A accounts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17

George NJ Sbriver has been elected
second vice-presIdent OF the Baltimore q
Ohio Railroad Company. thus filing
the executive position which has been
vacant since the REIMBURSEMENT of its
duties by Mr Hugh L Bond, Jr.. general
counsel of the company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
To Home Seekers

Any of the following properties can be
rented BY applying esriy.
Two with nine rooms.
One with six roame
Two with Eve rooms
One with four rooms.
One with three rooms
All have large lots, also seperste rarden
GEO, H. HA0LEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17

Wednesday. January IS. at sp. m.
has been agreed upon as the time for
holding the Democratic caucus al
Charleston to select two candidates tor
the U uited States Senate TO Succeed
Senator Scott and Elklns
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
u You Are A Tsi1le Sensitive

About the size OF your shoes, It's some satis-
faction to know that many people can wssr
shoes size smaller by shaking Aliens
Foot-Ease into sthem. just the thing for
Patent Leather Shoes. and for breaking 10
New Shoes. Sold everywhere. Csc Sample
FREE. Address, Allen 4. Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17

The Independent Fire Company have
elected the following officers for the year
1911: ]. {. Holmes, Captain: Ist Lieut.,
B. F. Dooley: cd Lieut.. Neill Ander.
sou srd Lieut.. Joseph Johnson; Treas,
w. H, Anderson; Sec'y.. A d Barr
Chief Engineer. Geo. c: Booten; Chic
Pipemau. A. r. Robinson; Chief Hose.
man. c. H, Grim. All applications for
use OF Rouss Hall must be sent to A. ID.
Barr. Secretary. who will give rates and
efuIc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17

Wildey Lodge No. ~, |. o. o. F., ha.
elected the following officers for the en-
suing term; NJ T Strider. N G; CT
James. VIC; D w Ramey. F 5; w W
Eby. r 5; VIM Anderson. Chaplain; N
S ] Strider. Treas: VIM Aoler. r SN G;
A D Mahoney. l. S N 6; H N Bradley,
Warden. N. .. Fsllers. R 5 S; G w
Painter. r S &C: G w Bush. G s v G;
c W Smith. Conductor. J W O'Brien.
l. S S; r Jenkins. l G; Jos Tharpe. o G;
H N Bradley. B F Dooley. W H Ander.
sou. { w Smith. T A Ramey. Trustees.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
ONE SEWYNC NACHINE,

One sofa. Darby coal stoves. small coal
Grove. Wonder stove, one extension tab'e,
9 dining room chairs, one ehina closet, one
bat rack and stand. one lounge. one refiig-
orator, lot OF dishes. cook stove and uten-
sils, two beds,eads and springs. two mat
tresses. three bureaus aud glasses. three
washstands. lot of books. lot of bed room
| chairs. garden piow. hoes and rake. mating
lamps. small stands. one safe, and many
other things not mentioned.
TERMS.-Ail sums of $40 and under cash,
over $40 negotiable note, well endorsed
payable al any bank in Charles Town. M
property to be removed until settled for.
Sale to begin 1880 a. m.
JOHN HOWELL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
Public Sale.

will sell at my late residence on East
Washington street, on
Wednesday,, January 25h, 1911,
The follow;us- household artictes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property.

Intending to qnit farming / will sci; at
Public Sale on the Jacob Ii. Dutterer Farm
where now reside, two miles and half
west OF Summit Point. W. Va and one-half
mile east of swimrys Station. Va. sou the
road leading from Suinm Point to Wades-
Vile and Clear Brook, AL of my Personal
Property. on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
The 24fh. Day of January, u
SUBSTANTIAL DWELLINC

containing four roosns, cellar and
buildings. 1t being the same propti
which Pleasant Scott died seized
possessed and which was convep
him by deed from 5. W. Wasbn
Trustee, bearing date on the 3rd, Q
January. 1903. and recorded in the
OF the Clerk of the County Court Of
terson County. West Virginia. in
Book No 70 page 1856.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-tbud
on day of sale: the residue in two
payments. one aud two years after
sale. with interest on the deferred
ments from the time of the sale
deferred payments TO be evidence
two notes of the purchaser, the 4
the property reserved until all the
chase money is paid IN full
FRANK BECKWlTf
GEO ID MOORE.
Special Commiesioa
This is to certify that George D.S
as Special Commissioner. has exc
bond with good security in the
named cause. as required by decl
JNO NJ. DANlEi
Ian 4 at W
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
PROTECT
The Health Of Yourself and
Family.

Pores ferris II prenaved to provide de-
, nlable household remedy. tn cd upon the
principle Of purity of tlond lnruring freedom
from Gisesse 1t il a medicine for ma AIDES
spch as Rheumatism. Liver Complaint. Con-
situation. Fever and Agur. Female Disorders.
INDIGESTION. Lun,tago. Kidney DEE ange-
meet & afarlh lex a I'd Nervous iieaaacns,
ioss of sp,tt ie srd nil a, me IS arising
frs ~ Inactivity Of the Lis-r and Kindeys
IL il pnrels Herb. BirEs and Roots Com
pound. IL Is put up in chocolate coa,ed Tab
lets. pieasii aud easy to take. (or can be
dissolved IN wa'er.)
Mrs ] @ Meade. of fIyattsyl e. Md says:
For years | have suffered With Baekachs.
Headache. Neuraigia and Nervousness and
extreme Fatigue | tried many remedies
without relief Four months sg, a grateful
friend induced me 10 write TO Pope Medicine
Co. Washington. ID. c.. for box of Pope
Herb G mponrd Tablets, the very first desc
of two tai lets gave mt relief | used not
quite 800 box and l am entirely cnrad of
the pain in my back and hare no more head
ache
Dir. j. V. Hennesey. prominent Phi. s:cian
aud Surgeon of Albany, N. T., IN part Gays:
AS Blood Purifier. Liver. Kidney and
system regulator prescribe Pope Medicine
Cos OF Washington ID. q. Herb COMPOUND,
as have done for the past go yea,s, and
hav, fouud il to be great remedy which
seldom If ever fails. 7 here are thousands OF
letters from users OF Pope's Herbs that have
been benefited arc ured hy it proper u-e
Pope's Herb Compourd ab ITS are put up
$50 N box. six months treatment" nd
will be sent postpaid on receipt f $40
Each box contains u printed gaar ntee bud
ing as ~ ref1 the purchase price If the
remedy falls benefit also full directions.
Guarants ed BY he Pope Medicine TO-, Inc.
under the Pure Food and Drug Act. June 30,
1906 No. 1886
FOR TERMS TO AGENTS IN UNOCCU-
PIED TERkITOHY, ADDRESS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate,

The undersigned Special Commvl
ers, by virtue of the authority coni,r
upon them by decree OF the CT.
Court of Jefferson County West Vag,
hat was entered on the Ist dap Of
vember, 1910, in the Chancery Cav
Emma Scott. Executrlx OF Piss
scott: deceased. against Amelia \
and others. will offer for sale at ID
outcry to the highest bidder, IN irus
the Court House in Charles iowa 4
Virginia. on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17

Mems heavy tan shoes, doubt
heei, regular $50 shoe at 1871
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17

Mems suits. 1900 mems suits
beautiful tans and gray's, wearablt
spring or fall, now o.ooI
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17

Mems $50 rubber boots, snss
proof, leather insole, now 1929
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17

Mems hats. All 200 hats q
t.47. All $50 hats at 1875
Mems Health underwear, Tg
grade, now FAC.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-01-17

Mems $50 felt boots, best rubbe
manufactured, good heavy rolle5l
soles, now 2Aol
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15

a notice that the surveyors estimate
Of the proportion of the costs of said
work to be charged against each lot,
part of lot and parcel Of land, is on
file in the office of the city recorder,
be published for a period of ten days
in the East Oregonian, which news
paper is hereby designated by the
council for the publication thereof.
And Notice Is Further Given, That
the surveyors estimate of the proper
tion Of the cost of said work be
charged against each lot, part Of lot
and parcel of land within the assess
ment district in said resolution de-
scribed, is on file in the office OF the
city recorder.
Dated, Pendleton, Oregon, July IA,
1911. JOHN HALEY, JR.,
Acting Recorder.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
STOCK MARKET
FIRM At PORTLAND
CATTLE RECEIPTS ARE
STILL UNUSUALLY HEAY
Heavy Selling of Commission Mcrch-
ants, Forces slump In Chicago
Wheat Mar1ct-Price Drops Over
Two Gents. .
(From Fridays Journal,)

Sales at the yards in North Port
land this morning indicate no change
in values, the marget being firm at
quotations. The receipts of cattle
We're heavy today, quite number of
head coming from Idaho. At South
Omaha cattle held steady to easier
AT that place hogs were cents lower.
Grain and Hay.
: Wheat-Nominal. Track delivery
Club. S3c bluestem, csc; fortyfold'
S5 a sec; willamette valley, S5c; red
Russian, sac; Turkey red, soc.
Oats-Noninal. Producers price
Track, No. /, white, $27.5O: gray,
$2TOO.
Barley-Producers price - 1910
Feed S2S; rolled, $29.5O; brewing.
$1,000.
misunderstanding price - Bran,
$4,000; middlings, s31; shorts, s26;
chop, s19@25.
Hay-Producers' phice-1910-val-
ley. timthy, fancy, $1791S; ordinary,
SIS to II.
Omaha Livestock.
south omaha, Neb., July 15.-Cat-
tle-Receipts, 500; market steady 10
easier. steers $685. a 6.65; cows and
heifers. S4.75 a 5.75.
Hogs-Receipts, 500; market 90
lower. Prices. 5000 6.35.
Sheep-Receipts $500; marke
steady to strong. Yearling, S4.25 a
e.35; wethers, s3.50G 4.50; lambs
S6.25d 90, ewes. $2.75@4.25.
Wheat Shmps.
Chicago. July 15.-There was
slump in wheat today, caused 10y
heavy selling of commission house!
on receipt Of new crop figures. The
price dropped more than cents
during the day. More encouraging
reports We're received from Nortf
Dakota today, it being announced
that from Valley City to Fargo whea
runs fair to good. oats are good II
the valley, but a failure in the west
ern counties.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
LEWISTON NORMAL
IN THE LEAD

Lewiston, Idaho.-The coming year
of the Lewiston state Normal school
promises to be the best In the history
of that state institution, according to
Dean Halowell, who is quoted In
Spokane paper. The student enroll
ment in 1901 was 1872, and in 1911
IL it is expected that it will be at
least 400 Several new instructors
have been added to the faculty, which
now numbers twenty-eight OF the
seven normals in the Pacific North
west Lewiston leads, from the point
of view of equipment, efficiency OF
faculty courses offered, and student
enrolment 1t is expected that the
senior class which will graduate in
June 1912 will number at least fifty.
No normal school in the west has
grown so rapidly as the one at Lew
istOn
A snake 81 feet in length was KILL
ed in Darien Ga, in June 1920.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15

TO MAGAZINES, IF
you want to subscribe to magazines
or newspapers In the United States
or Europe, remit by postal note,
check, or send to the EAST ORE
CONAN the net publishers price
Of the publication you desire, and
we will have 1t sent you. 1t will
save you both trouble and risk. II
you are a subscriber to the EAST
OREGON1AN, in remitting you can
deductc ten per cent from the pub
lisher's price. Address EAST
OREGONIAN PUB. CO.. Pendle-
ton, Ore.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
wANTED-tContinued)

COME TO MADAM KENNEDY. 6O7
East Court street, to get your
switches and all kinds of hair
goods, the best and only natural
human hair eve: sold IN PendIeton.
Bring your combings and have
them made up. Everything
strictly guaranteed. Phone Red 1852.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
SECONDHAND DEALERS.

V STROBLE, DEALER IN NEW
and second hand goods. Cash paid
for all secondhand goods bought.
Cheapest place in Pendleton to buy
household goods. Call and get his
prices. 2l0 f. Court street Phone
Black S17l.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15

Right in your busiest season when
you have the least time TO spare you
are most likely to take diarrhoea and
lose seveal days time, unless you
have Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy at hand and take
dose on the first appearance of the
disease For sale by all dealers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15

curtains to laundry
Work done with especial care
Phone Red 1921.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15

LEGAL BLANKS Of every descrtp-
tion for county court, circuit court.
justice court, real estate, etc, for
Sale at East OregoDian office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
Classified DIRECTORY /
INSURANCE AND LAND BUSINESS


HARTMAN ABSTRACT CO., MAKES
reliable abstracts OF title to all
lands in Umatilla county. Loans on
city and farm property. Buys and
sells all kinds of real estate. Does
a general brokerage business. Pays
taxes and makes investments for non
residents. Write fire, life and acct
dent insurance. References, any
bank in Pendleton.
JAMES JOHNS, Pres.
c. H. MARSH, Sec
BENTLEY & LEFFINGWELL, REAL
estate, fire, life and accident insur-
ance agents. New location, .S15 Main
street. Phone Main 404.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
I Want Ads. (
WANTED.

WANTED-SALESM for exclusive
territory. Big opportunities. Ne
experience necessary. Complete line
Yakima Valley grown fruit, shade
and ornamental stock. Cash week
ly. Outfit free. Toppenish Nurs
cry Company, Toppenish. Wash.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15

DIR. LYNN K. BLAKESLEE, CHRO-
mic and nervous diseases, and dis
eases of women. X-ray and Electro
therapeutics. Judd building, corner
Main and Court streets. Office phone
Main 72; residence phone. Main 554.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Unfurnished housekeep-
ing rooms in East Oregonian build
ing. Steam heat, gas range In
kitchen, electric lights, hot and
cold water and bath. Recently
renovated. Enquire at E. o. office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
AUCTIONEER.

COL. F. G. LUCAS, LIVESTOCK
Austioneer, Athena, Oregon. Ref
erence First National Bank of Athena
and Farmers Bank of Weston. Farm
sales a speciality.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15

DR.. THOMAS VAUGHAN DENTIST,
Office in Judd building. Phone.
Main 10.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
PHYSICIANS.

H. s. GARFIELD, M. D. HOMEO-
pathic physician and surgeon. Of
flee Judd block. Telephone: Office,
black Ball; residence, red 1888.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
RESTAURANTS.

CHINA RESTAURANT. NOODLES
and chop suey. Ung d, Goey. prop.
At the old stand Alta street ir rear
OF Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

---~--->-~-~->-~>-----~
JOHN S. BAKER, FUNERAL d.
rector and licensed embalmer
Opposite postoffice. Funeral parlor.
Two funeral cars. Calls responded 70
day or night. Phone main rs
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
DENTISTS.

E. A. MANN. DENTIST, OFFICE
Main street, next to Commercial
Association rooms. Office phone,
Black 3421: residence phone, Black
1851.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
LIVERY AND FEED STABLE.

CITY LIVERY STABLE, THOMPSON
street, Carney & Bradley, Props.
Livery, feed and sale stable. Good
rigs at all times. Cab line in connec-
ton. Phone main 20.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

ENGRAVED CARDS, INVITATIONS.
wedding announcements, embossed
private and business stationery, etc.
Very latest styles. Call at East Ore
gonian office and see samples.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15

East OrsgOniau ny carrier, SIC 9r
month.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-07-15
VETERINARY SURGEONS.

JAMES A. FEE, ATTORNEY AT
law. Office in Despair building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-09
RAISING PROFITABLE
AND HEALTHY CALVES
BY PROF. C. HUMPHREY,
College of Agriculture.

The method employed in raising
dairy cows in our university dairy
barn during the past four years has
been very satisfactory. 1t may not.
coincide with the equally successful
methods employed with other dairy
men, but it is one which can be recon-
mended.
It is aimed to give the COWS of the
herd the best care as regards feed,
shelter and handling. Six weeks prior
to calving, COWS are carefully dried off
in order to give them a rest from pro-
ducing milk. which is to be recon-
mended in all cases. During this time
the grain ration is continued by feed
ing two to four pounds of oats and
bran, or two pounds of bran and one
pound Of oil meal, the amount depend
ing upon the condition Of the COW.
It has been observed that this prac-
tice gives strength and yigOr to the
COW and to the calf she produces. The
first two to four days, the calf is al
lowed to run with the COW, after
which it receives three to five pounds
of it's own mothers milk three times
per day until four weeks old. In
some instances, if the young cali is
small and inclined to be weak, a
smaller amount at feed four times
per day is fed. After the calf is ten
days or two weeks old it usually
noses about and viii pick up hay or
grain. It will sometimes pick up
coarse butts of fodder or silage of
corn cobs and swallow them, which is
very sure to bring on case of indi-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-09
How the TWO Great Men, Estranged
for Several Years Became
Friends Again Through the
Efforts of EIkins.

I recently told in this column the
story Of the manner in which General
Grant and James G. Blaine met at the
Long Branch railway station at the
time Of the funeral of President Car
field, rode in the same carriage to the
house of national mourning, were
seated almost side by side at the fu-
neral and yet absolutely ignored the
presence each of the other. There was
not the slightest sign of recognition
or even the most formal or cold court
esy exchanged between them.
Only few Of the politicians of the
eighties knew that General Grant and
James G. Blaine had by tacit under
standing agreed absolutely to ignore
the presence of each other whenever
they CHANGED to meet. To these know
ing ones the presumption was that
TIE breaking of all relations between
the two men was due to the fact that
the friends Of Blaine prevented the
third presidential nomination OF
Grant at Chicago in 1880 and the
fri ends Of Grant prevented the nomi-
NATION of Blaine at the time The es-
arrangement of the two men at the
tire Of the Garfield funeral was so
co1hplete that no one thought of a
reconciliation between them.
Yet less than two years later these
two distinguished Republicans were
brought together and spent an hour or
more in resuming the cordial relations
which had existed between them when
James G. Blaine was speaker of the
house of Representatives and Ulysses
S. Grant was president of the United
States. | am sure that the story of
this reconciliation and the manner in
which it was brought about have never
been publicly told; in fact, very few of
the intimate friends of either Grant or
Blaine knew, until after Grants
death, in 1885, that cordial relations
had been re-estabished.
Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia,
who recently died while a member of
the United States Senate, was one Of
the very few prominent Republicans
who maintained a close personal init
macy with both Grant and Blaine
during the period of their personal es-
arrangement. Mr. Elkins used some
times to say to his friends that moth
ing was a source of greater sorrow to
him than the fact that these two warm
friends of his had become absolutely
alienated.
Some time in the latter part of the
year 1882, or it may have been early
in 1888, Mr.. EIkins became persuaded
that both Grant and Blaine would be
glad if a way could be found by which
they could be brought into pleasant
relations once more. Mr. Elkins said
to a member of General GarfieId's Off
cial family: