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master. "You should have interpreted
my instructions little more figura.
lively. forgot that he understood
English. That's right: tie him to the
bed so that he can't roll loose. That
will save you any unexpected trouble.
Well. I've put my foot into 1t now. so
| may rs we'll go on. AS was saying,
this young woman. evidently laboring
under an access OF distress. insisted
upon being accommodated in my wine
cellar. and there she still remains, as
I suppose. Now the question is. are
they pair Of lunatics. or Is this mere.
ly a domestic difference. and ought l
to make peace between them or let
them both cool ONT"
II should venture to suggest, SIR
began Talbot. But what his venture
would have been never transpired. for
at that moment there came another
ring at the door and Jocelyn went
back to open 1t.
A tall man In q frock coat. and wear.
ing a silk hat that had evidently met
with considerable misuse. stood at the
threshold. When he say Jocelyn he
raised his arms in q wild gesture.
"Scoundrel! Assassin! Thief! Black
mailer!" he shouted.
"At your service. SIR" Jocelyn re-
piled courteously. "Our home Ia rather
full for our present limited quarters.
but think that we can make you
comfortable. We have an ample sup
ply Of cold water. available at all
hours. both night and day. and you
shall be fitted for your strait Jacket
as soon as our cutter Is disengaged.
Won't you walk in?.
The tall man availed himself OF the
invitation to enter. AS Jocelyn fol.
lowed him he swung round and
grasped him by the lapels OF his coat.
shouting:
"Give me my daughter. scoundrel.
She is here: l know 1t. Restore her to
me instantly. All, you tremble. do
you? Hand her to me unharmed or
will have your ltfe." He saw the bed
room door and stepped toward 1t. but
Jocelyn with a swift movement inter
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%. my daN&hter!"

cepted him. The stranger hesitated.
then his glance fell upon Lord Joce-
lyn's fencing foils which hung upon
the wall over his reading desk, and
with a rapid and wholly unexpected
motion he snatched them down.
snapped off the protecting buttons and
tossed one to Jocelyn. EN- garde," he
shouted. "You shall pay dearly for
your atrocity. En- garde!" and be put
himself in an attitude Of attack.
Jocelyn picked up his weapon.
"Ncw which would physician rec
ommend?" he mused. "A cold pack or
congresses? Our medical supervisor.
SIR" he continued, has not yet been
engaged, but"
He parried a wild lunge by about q
quarter Of an inch, and the foils hissed
and clashed. Over the strangers
shoulder Jocelyn saw Talbot's face
appear. He nodded to his servants
gesture of interrogation. and the tall
man suddenly found his foil torn from
his hand.
"Assassin!" he howled. doubliig his
fists. would you have my life ~
well?"
Acute mania," murmured Jocelyn,
dropping the point Of his weapon to
keep his adversary at a distance. my
dear sir, pray compose yourself. No.
body will hurt you. u"
He had not concluded when a pierc-
ing scream, coming from the direction
Of the wine cellar, rang through the
apartment. Talbot bolted out Of the
room. The stranger ran his hands
through his hair and raved.
"You have the advantage!" he shout.
ed. well. what do you want? How
| much to relinQuish her to me and 70
will not prosecute. Oh. my daugh.
teri" He flung himself upon his
knees at Jocelyn's feet and wept
"Have mercy on fathers feelings" !"
he pleaded. What harm has she
done to you that you should mistreat
her so? Mercy! Mercy"
Lord Jocelyn's heart was touched by
the appeal. He beckoned to the mar
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perhaps you will explain your con'
nectiou with this affair"
IVY. sir" said Talbot sheepisnIy.
"w'en the lady gave that hawiu
scream I went to see II she required
anything. She pulled me by the arm.
Save me save me- she said. 80
popped 'er into the lift and We went
down, Wen we neared the bottom she
saw the lift boy an took i'm for po-
liceman. Save mel she cried again.
So, not knowing were to save 'er TO-
l saved 'er between the stories. were
I knew nobody could frighten 'er. An
then she jabbed me with 'er pin" said
Talbot resentfully.
"Oh, Talbot" said Jocelyn reproach.
fully, what will Mrs. Talbot say?
sI swear. sir" Talbot began.
"Don't swear at me. Talbot. I be-
lieve in you. of course. but whether
your story will sound quite plausible
when we get homo is more than
He broke OF suddenly and more
serious look came over his face.
"I'm afraid this Is bad business.
SIR" he said to the Russian nobleman.
"That scoundrel seems to have sue
ceeded In inducing your daughter to
have the marriage ceremony per-
formed"
"Begging your pardon. sir. they
amt" said Talbot.
"What d'you mean?' cried Lord Joce-
lyn. turning on him angrily.
"This ere certificate. sir" said Tai
bot, pulling out the paper. Il took the
liberty Of habstracting from is coat
pocket, sir. and 1t amt nothing more
than a license for to get married. sir.
It's hevident. sir. that the blackguard
deceived the young lady. and Is inten-
tions wasn't strictly honorable. sir.
seeing as o made 'er believe that the
clerk at the license hofiice was cler-
gyman. sir. an II she 'adn't took fright
and come to you. sir"
Talbot" said Jocelyn. laying his
hand upon his servitor's arm. you
have saved the day. And in considera-
ton Of your work nothing shall be said
concerning your temporary alteration
in the elevator" He turned to tho
Russian again.
"You see. sir. by an act OF Provi-
dence your daughter has escaped the
clutches OF that scoundrel." he said.
my advice to you now Is that you
take no further steps to bring him to
justice, for he will never cross your
path again."
"How can ever thank your" cried
the nobleman.
by allowing me to accompany you
to a hotel where you can spend the
night" said Jocelyn smiling. And to-
morrow. II you will permit me. shall
endeavor to wipe out the memory OF
these painful events by showing you
and your daughter the natural beau
ties OF our metropolis" He handed
him his card. which the nobleman
took. and after glancIng at 1t put it
In his card:case from which. with q
bow, he drew forth one OF his own.
"But I must repay you. my FRIEND.
he said. looking round for his hat.
which Talbot deftly brushed with his
coat sleeve and handed to him. "Only
name n reward. no matter what. and It
is yours for the asking"
Lord Jocelyn looked at the young
girl and sighed. For one moment re-
quest, audacious and impossible. trem-
bled upon his lips. Then he repressed
1t manfully.
"In that case. SIR" he said. "tomor-
row shall ask to be permitted to in
troduce you to my newest game OF
solitaire"
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Building Of Interest to MedIeos'

Among the many ancient buildings IN
Vienna which are fast falling prey to
the modern builder is one Of particular
interest to the medical faculty. 1t 10
situated in the Weihburggesse. In the
heart of the old city, and dates back
to the fourteenth century. 1t was
then the house Of the medical facul.
ty, and in 1t took place the first ieea'
dissection OF q human body IN cen
tral Europe.
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Copyright. by W. G. Chapman.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
ASK FUNDS FOR
JACKSON STATUE
Schools Invited to Observe MAY
10 as Jackson Memo
rial.

In 4 circular sent out yesterday, tine
Stoncwall Jackson Memorial Corpora :
ton issues a general appeal To the pco-
pie of the South and to admirers of the
Southern general for funds for the
erection of an equestrian statue oil
Jackson in Richmond. The organiZa-
memorate the achievements Of Jack.
mond was donated 10 the State Of Vir-
g!nia by EnSlishmcn-thc only tribute
OF the kind from foreigners to any
Confederate leader.
The association proposes to enlist tho
aid OF the Legislatures OF Virginia and
of the other Southern states in the nc-
complishment of its purposes. and in
vites contributions from the public gen.
orally. which should be sent to L. .
ilotchkiss, treasurer. Richmond.
In order to interest the young people
of the South in the proposed memorial,
the association has set npnr, May 10,
1912. the foTty-ninth anniversary OF
he death OF Jackson. as jackson Me-
mortal Day In observance OF which
1t is earnestly asked that each child
in attendance on the schools of the
Southern States will contribute 70
! cents toward tho erection OF a perma-
nent memorial.
The appeal is signed by James r
Smith, president; George L. Christian
vice president; Mrs. f. D. Taylor, sac
I ond vice president; w. w. keene third
vice president: L. .. Hotchkiss. treas
urer. and Captain William NJ Myers
secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
Pc Ill MAN GOES
BACK ON FORCE
County Policeman Reinstated bv
Judge scott-Sheriff Kemp
Chief in Henrico.

IN answer to petition from the
residents of Barton Heights and after
iurthery personal investigation, Judge
X. Carter Scott. of the uenrico couu-
~ Circuit Court. yesterday reinstated
speeial officer J. l.. Pohlman, who was
recently removed by court order after
being convicted by IL jury of unlawful
/ ~ shooting !, negro boy. Tho order
Vi reinstatement goes into effect al
| most before the order of removal
In rcinstating Pohlman. Judge scott
! states that in view of the excellent
character universally given the officer
ana MS heretofore good record no
mas come To believe that Pohlmap was
: suiiciently punisher by tho jury's YER
I "ict' ana is consequently entitled to
, ieSuiiic MS duties as special police
man. Tho jury returned verdict OF
E"iitF, with penalty Of one day
III lail and $50 fine. The court also
nolds mat it is not conclusively proved
mat Pohlinan Intentionally shot tho
negro. Il
Ihe shooting occurred last August
i"iiowihS an attempt on the par, Of
ohiihah 10 arrest a party OF negro
"oEs VINO mad been molestIng residents
oil barton Heights. Instead of haltinr
when the officer demanded Percy
Johnson ran. and the officer fired after
him. the shot taking effect in the
heEros back. The wound was not
serious.
Judge Scott also appointed Charles
w, Cahphcll and John Shoemaker paid
policemen, and 4. Wilson Seav ma
herbert * Savage, special policemen.
In the future, the court said sheriff
Kemp was to be regarded as the CHIEF
OF police Of tho county, and officers
In need OF advice should consult Tho
SneriiL instead of the judge. II the
sherih is unable to supply the in
''lhtlon. lie is 10 apply to the court
for Instructions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
ALDERMEN TOPASS
On MONTAGUE BILL
Special Meeting Called for To
Night to Discuss Pending
Measure.

= special meeting Of the board of
= lHsFm"h VIII DO held Tonight at <
- tl"ck Tor the purpose Of CONSIDERING
Sne blli now pending before the I.cgis
tHJutt ameudinS the present Law re-
lttllh& 70 The iCntgh OF time an annlf-
cant Tor Office must reside in ri.,,
DSi9re being eligible The present laiS
bLG. !4ts mat an applicant for a mn.
C,P"l hnSillou must reside in the Ciiy
~ l@a"t twelve months. The proposed
IHw reduced this Time limi, TO 30 dnys
II adopted II Will apply 10 cities ~
more than 10000 inhabitants, Inn.
h!!iii,tihg rs arpiicati"n TO Richmond.
ne vote tn-night by the Board o;
As"ermch viii largely determine III,
stand Of that bodr in the seduction Of
Il superintendent FOR the mnnicipn
clcctrlc lighting ana power plant !,
being freely asserted that the Law was
im,. FOR ihe purnosc Of allow
imB pToSheguEe candidate for Iii,
Oihcr meetings scheduled 70, "a.
night arc. Subcommittee on Streets n,
8 o'clock Committee on Ccmetcrt..
at O'Clock. ''' az
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
PROHIBIT STREET
AT SOLDIERS HOME
Bill Approved to Keep Property
Intact for Possible
Public Park.

with the city of Richmond consent
'hg' tho bill to prohibit 1t from OPEN
ing streets through the Soldiers Home
property was reported favorably yes
terday by the House Committee on
Counties. Cities and Towns.
at the hearing yesterday morning
whlcn preceded tho report, Judge
George l.. Christian asked that the
state exercise ITS rights and keep the
streets closed. with the idea that some
DAY the entire Soldiers Home property
might he made IA public park City
Attorney Henry Il. Pollard agreed.
SAYING 1t would be To the city's inter-
est TO have a park there. with the State
paving the expense and the people OF
richmond deriving pleasure from It.
ne oEly asked for an amendment per-
uniting the city to run a sewer on
What would be Deep Run Street through
mo property, In accordance with the
demands of topography at that point,
This was agreed to.
Charles V. Meredith. representing
property holders beyond the home prop
erty. asked that the bill be amended
SO as to except Stuart Avenue, between
the home grounds proper and the Con-
tcdcrate Memorial Institute. Parties
had bought lots he said, with the I'M
outstanding that at some time the
stre:s would be opened Ills attention
was called to the fact that his clients
could go into court and have n private
roadway opened If they could show it's
necessity. but he preferred public
street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
GROUND HOG WILL
CONE OUT TO-DAY
If He Sees His Shadow You'll
Shiver for. the Next
Forty Days.
His Royal Highness, tho Ground Hog,

His Royal Highness, the Ground Hog,
VIII come out of his hole in the
ground to-day, and If he sees his
shadow and darts back look for forty
days of rough winter-that is, il
YOU believe in the ground hog theory,
which is right and wrong in spots
Last night the Weather Bureau peo-
pie sent word that il would be clear
to-day. Maybe it Will be cloudy There
Is no telling. All are agreed, how
ever. that the weather this winter has
set new records IL has smashed all
other records for the past thirteen
years, and If that measly little animal
should really see his shadow it will
be a correct sign that a hard winter
as on the way.
But the most eminent authorities
are not OF one mind on this great
question. Coroner Taylor looked out
OF his window AT midnight and saw n
brilliant moon and some stars Dircc-
tor Evans, OF the Weather Bureau,
sa" The same moon casting its glad
rays over Fulton hin. The coal men
looked upon 1t and smiled. Ten min
utes later there wasn't any moon.
only the poor -erca lures who have suf
tcrcd enough already Went TO bed hop
ing and praying that II would rain
on this second day of February, and
thereby prevent the shadow. Nobody
mas ever been able to explain to tho
satisfaction of everybody else exactly
why the ground hog comes out on
FEBRUARY .. Nobody has ever seen
MIN, though his picture was printed
Few years ago and it may be printed
again Tomorrow If the old Gu, hasn't
bcen thrown into the junk pile If a
correct record OF the next forty days
is Kept IL will prove nothing, for he
mas never performed nine times alike
u. zen years and II doesn't help the
situation to call him a liar for ina,
might make him mad. This town siould
seer on good terms with him, if il
hopes 10 be comfortable for the mex,
forty days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
HONOR sTRATToN
Nhhc md Umbrella Given 10 Ectcrnu
clerk OF street Department.


starr OF assistants and the emnloyeS
OF the Office Joined yesterday in nrc-
sehtinS TO Captain J. Taylor Stratton
VINO mas Just retired from the positinn
Oh pookkecper Of the department. after
. a long ana highly oreditnble service, n
marked with his initials in monorram
On account of had health Cantaiii
strat t4n resigned his position some
time since. his resignation taking Of
i iSet from the close OF business on
Wednesday. January 81 Yesterday 81
II O'Clock all of the employees OF tho
once gathered in the big draughiint-
room, and Captain Stratton was semi
ior. The occasion was n compl.te sur
prise to him, and he was dcrnlv ,oncI,
ed by the action OF his associates Thc
presentation was made ny civ En-
Elnecr Boiling In a brief speech cy
pressing the appreciation OF the Office
OF the services rendered by Captiir,
stratton, and the veteran clerk re-
CAPTAIN ,stratton said afterwards
that it had been one of the prorslest
moments of his life, and that the ,.ifts
from his associates would be trensI,r.,,
as long as he lived as tokens of M
esteem in which he had hccn held nv
those with whom Ito had labored from
day TO day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
Institute Train for Formers.

The greatest and longest of tho
farmers institute special trains Will
pc run for three weeks over the Nor
folk and Western Railway, beginning
FEBRUARY 49, and ending March . in
addition to big corps of farming ey.
tatives from the State Department Of
Agriculture and Immigration and the
railway Will accompan? this spcciaI
drawing the largest and most intercet
ed crowds yet, according TO the reports
sent in to the department. II is in
tGrcstns 70 note thai Virginia is run
hlnG AT the top of the States in ~,
number of farmers inSitute trajn =
being arranged this year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
N ET RE \ { n UES
S HOW INCREASE
December Report of Chesapeake
and Ohio Records De-
cided Gain.

Net operating revenues of tho Ches-
sPeake ana Ohio Railway lines for tha
month OF December show an increase
OF IL per cent, according TO n STAGE
incnt issued yesterday by L. f. SUN
van, comptroller For the first six
months OF the fiscal year the net oper-
atinS revenues have Increased SIS
l6'S3' or less than per cent. For the
month of December the total operating
revenues were S2.SS5.2S2.2o, an incraa Sc
OF Slol'26l.5S, or per cent. The total
operating expenses were s1,Sl7,6l6.T?,
an Increase of $5l,926.52. or less than
. per cent.
inc net operating revenues for the
month were $l,0l7,665.4I, an increase of
slle,"S5.Vl, or about IS per cent. For
the six months ending December 81
the total operating revenues of the
road amounted 20 $l7,oS3.91602, an in
crease OF Sl25,TiS.97, or less than per
cent.
The total operating expenses amount
cd to sll,o79,G5i.l?, an increase OF
$lc7.57asi, or less than per cent.
leaving the net operating revenue
S6,ooi.2slSa an increase or $1S,IGs.33,
or less than y of / per cent.
FOR the month Of December the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad Company
had receipts of $3.256.759.S4. compared
with S3,lli,2ii.S5 in the same month
!ast year. Operating expenses and
taxes amounted 10 s2.Oa5,5l263 as com
pared with Si,320,6e4.37. The net re-
ceip's for the month were sl,2S1.247.3I,
! as compared with S1.193,G20.4S in De-
ccmbcr, 1910.
For the first six months of the fiscal
year The net receipts of the Atlantic
Coast Line system were $4.653,923.25. as
compared with S4,iii,3l0.92 in the cor
responding period of the preceding
year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
SUPREME COURT RECORD

City Gas Company. of Norfolk VS..
Poudre. Argued by Walter Taylor for
appellant, ard by o. l.. Shackclford and
mittcd.
Real Estate Trust and Insurance
Company VS. Owns Administrative ct
al. Courtney Realty Corporation VS..
Gwyn's Administrators ct ais. Argued
By Judge Wilcox for appellants. and
By T.. II. +. Wells and James q. Martin
for appcllces, and continued until to-
morrow.
Next case to be called: Pettus &.
Howard VS.. Hendricks ct ais. Nos. Gil
and 65.
Court will adjourn to-day until the
March term.
Nrifs or Error Granted.
Bank of Hampton. Va. VS.. Level
ling ut ais, and First National Bank
OF Hampton. VA. VS.. Lewclling ct ais
consolidated.
r; NJ. Rcspass Ct ais. vs.. Elizabeth
Williams ct ais.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02

IN entertaining rendition of "M.s
'Esa Of thG .abpage Pa,cf" was NV.
I'm T',s";lT 1,'thi ~ Hcmerl,s Hall Ful-
i i the benefit Of the school I.earn" nf
Fulton, iiill. Tho reading wax ar,,r. W
go 80 under III" direction OF thn FmIt5Sn
IN ~ ,. n"0i' and Was most successful
iainments are planned by Inc Srhonl
league TO aid IN the Improvement oi
school conditions on ina IIiij rSs
,gachers OF the Fulton niil School arc
Nurnelt -"'Ns ana
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
SAYS HE RAN LOTTERY
peipnpa VIII Get Hearing To-Day In
IoliGe Court ON GnmhlIng Churrc

Frank Delpapa, who conducts a frujr
ana confectionery shop at ?O5 East
broad street. was arrested yesterday
by Detective Atkinson on warrant
sworn out by Chief of Police Werner.
The device which Dclpapa Is accused
Of running Is similar to raflic, CON
Slsune of card with "a set of num-
CT removes label and paws tn,
amount printed on the card beneath.
When all OF the tags have gone. tho
winning number is made known and the
prize. consisting of some article of
merchandise. Delnnna gave bond for
his appearance in Police Court this
morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
FINED FOR SHOOTING
hurdcr Charge Against Nc.rocx Snt
snStnincd In Police Court

NI!IIaHl BhIl ana RODENT Narria. col-
u ,t were acquitted yesterday in 10.
lS. Court OF the charge Of murdcrI,,ts
E.!ln Ball, colored, last Novcmhcf +
was shown that the TWO men ,yc,,n
hring reyolvers for the sake OF amiis.-
merit. one or the bullets struck the
which she later died. II was not known
w,hH2ther sine was shot by Harris Or
each 500 ana costs ana placed th"ra
nhder $500 bond Tor twelve months OF,
IN" cha.g" Of shooting in the street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02

The following ofncors OF lIcstia Con
clAvc,. Improved Ord.r UcI,tasonhs.
Were installed last might bv Z.
Eaipes ordinate district deputy sil.
prcmc archon:
Past ArchoH, T d. Jones; Archon. ].
j.. Egglcston irovost G w Pavna.
Inspector L. T.. COOK Sentinel IN.
gene Patram, Warden. j +. Parkerson
financier. J. T Morrisett. Secrctnrv.
G. = Eaines, Treasurer & e. Waithai:
trustees. G; W. Ec@ms, J. ". Smith.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
rnke rrl,nncr 40 oxfnrd.

Walter Barber, colored. who was arr
rested here several months ago by De-
tcctive Sergcants Wiltshire and Wren
and held for the authorities OF Oxford.
". c.. where lie is wanted on n charge
OF burglary, Will be taken to that
place to-day by Chief of Police a. Will
liford. who came for him Yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02

Governor Mann yesterday appointed
Aubrey G. Weaver, of Front Royal, a
member of the State Bar Examination
Board. to ill the vacancy caused by the
resignation OF X. T. Barton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
Wanted 10 uenr Wilson

Tho Council Committee on Light
yesterday held brief session. After
approving the payroll for the month
the meeting adjourned. to give the
members chance to hear Woodrow
Wilson speak.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-02
PO,t-Omce Receipts.

Receipts Ct the Richmond post ofiic e
for January amounted TO s73,162.39. as
p eid'r Of i9 iI and an Increase Of
more than IS per cent.
The Pensacola journal., 1912-01-09
CITIES
ARE AFTER TIE
new RAILROAD
SPECIAL FROM MARION, ALA, TO
THE BIRMINGHAM AeE-HERALD
SAYS MASS MEETING is TO BE
HELD IN EFFORT TO SECURE
PENSACOLA AND JASPER ROAD.

That interest in the proposed Pen
sacola and Jasper railroad is being
shown in the territory through which
it is to pass ard that efforts are being
made by points near the proposed
route to induce the road to touch them
is shown by the following special
from Marion. Ala, to the Birmingham
Age Herald:
Marion, Jan. 6.-R. Y. Patterson, the
locating engineer for the Pensacola
and Jasper railroad, has been to Ma
rion and made preliminary exani-
nation of the surrounding territory.
On next Tuesday a large meeting Of
citizens from all parts of the county
will meet officials of this road at the
court house and an effort will be made
to secure the read for Marion.
The fact as announced that the road
viii be put through to the coal fields
in Is months, has caused Perry county
to wake up to the fact that the
greatest opportunity of the past 40
years is now knocking at her door.
Uniontown is sending a delegation -
this meeting.