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Smyrna times., 1912-03-06
CnESWULD.
Fraternal Visit to CheswoId Grange
Locals and Personals

Fraternal Visit to CheSWold 0ranRe-
Locals and Personals
Cheswold, March 5.-Mr. John
Kelley, of Bridgeville, State Grange
Organizer. was the guest of MIR.
and Mrs. E. A. Evans Saturday and
Sunday and paid Cheswold Grange
visit at its meeting Saturday after
noon.
The W. C. T. U. meets Thursday
afternoon, March z, at 2.S0 with
Mrs. Lizzie Boggs.
Mr.. Samuel Unrue wishes to ex
press his appreciation ana gratitude
to all who so kindly helped during
the illness aud death of his mother.
Mrs Mary ]. Unrue.
Personals. Mrs. Joseph Krantz,
of Philadelphia, was the guest of
Mrs. Lizzie Boggs last week. Mr..
Erwin Emerson, of Chicago is the
guest of his mother, Mrs. Orietta
Emerson this week. Mrs. Sallie
Singleton, of Havredegrace, Md,
is the guest of her brother, Mr.. ].
R. Glass, the past week. Miss
Lydia Cain, cf Milford, is spending
sometime with Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Harper at their home near Ches-
void. Mrs. John Foreaker, of
Dover is spending a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. d. D. Boggs-Mr.
and Mrs. Elisha Perry entertained
Mrs George Hoffecker, of near Ken
ton and Mrs. Frank Lonley, of New
York, last Friday. Mrs. James
Lafferty spent Saturday with her
sister, Mrs. Sumna Boyce. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Cantwell, Miss Elsie
Cantwell and Master William Cant
we'll attended the wedding of Miss
Mary Downs and Mr.. John Sylvester
last Saturday, which took place al
the nome of the bride, near Kenton.
Mrs. Harry Ross spent few days
with her sister, Mrs. William Hard,
castle, in Dover the past week. =
Miss Blanch Milbourne, of Marydel
was the guest of her sister, Mrs
Thomas Heather, over Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06
MYRNA TIMES. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. MARCH 6. 1912
OFFICIALS CHANGE FISHING LAW
Deputy AttorneYs-General lnterprets
What Legislature Meant to Enact

Deputy Attorney Ys-General lnterprets
What Legislature Meant to Enact
The shad law in the Mispillion
river was out Saturday and, although
a blunder was made in the new law
relating to shad fishing there, an
agreement with the States depart
ment of justice has been reached by
which the fishermen will be allowed
to go on. Until the fifteenth of
May they can fish for shad, except
between the hours nf IL O'Clock
noon on Saturday and IL O'Clock noon
on Monday, thus giving the shad
two whole days to again work up
into the mouth of the river in
schools and spawn. This was the
intent of the shad law and is now so
interpreted by Deputy Attorney
General W. Watson Harrington of
Kent county and Frank M. Jones of
Sussex. These authorities have in
formd Fish Commissioner Richard
Carrow that they will not prosecute
anyone who fishes for shad between
the first day of March and the
fifteenth day of May, and refrains
from catching shad fish from IL
o'clock noon every Saturday to II
O'Clock noon on Monday following.
Local magistrates have been in
structed as to the Interpretation of
the law.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06
Nineteen Miles a Second

without jar, shock or disturbance
is the awful speed of our earth
through space. We wonder at such
ease Of natures movement, and so
do those who take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. No gripping, no distress.
just thorough work that brings good
health and fine feelings. 25c at all
druggist.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06
Also, 80 Head Horses and Mules

That have been wintered rough in the barn yard
on fodder and rough hay. This stock is, of
course, rough coated, but are all young and good
/ will buy at least so more by day of sale. If
you have any to dispose of. bring them in on
Saturday and Monday, March 2nd and 4th. win
either II ke them in exchange for what YOU may
buy at sale, or will buy them and pay the cash.
None too good and will buy the common ones as
well, to ship to city markets.
will be at my stable all day Tuesday March
5th, to sell or deal the common stock, such as
most dealers handle, in order to get them out of
the way before sale, and all such stock collected
and not sold will be loaded and shipped to the
civ that night. so If you are in the market for
this kind, come on March the 9th. l will cut
them loose to you if you just open your mouth,
but will not sell or price TO anyone the good
stock. They will be sold at auction on March
and the price will be lifted by the public.
The above described property will be on ex-
hibitiOn at my place of business on and after
March End. Will be pleased to have you call
and examine same.
While 1 DON'T or never do guarantee any horse
or mule to besOund wish to call your attention
to the fact that there is more SOUND horses and
mules in this bunch than any you have ever seen
of this size.
Positively no horses sold for other people
Any horse sold to be kind is subject to the test
at the heavy cart, which is used by no other
dealer out side Of the cities. If there is anything
crooked about horse he had better be kept from
this cart.
Parade at 9 O'clock A. NJ.
There will be a street parade at O'Clock to
show the stock Immediately after which the sale
will take place.
Free Lunch Served
Music furnished by Johnson's Cornet Band.
NOTICE-All the above stock is
here and more too, the finest lot
ever shown in Smyrna. 1 ex-
tend an invitation to all horse
men and those needing stock to
come and see this exceptional
exhibit between now and day Of
sale.
TERMS-Eight Months.
w. II. COLLINS.
d. P. HUTCHINSON, Auctioneer.
G. " SCOUT, !
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

Foley Kidney Pills will cure any
case of kidney or bladder trouble
not beyond the reach of medicine.
No medicine can do more. Sold by
all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06
One Carload, q Head Of Horses
and Mares

Ranging in age from 4 to years, weighing
from 900 to HOO pounds. These horses are bought
off farms in Iowa, will be shipped direct to me
and Will pass through no horse markets where
they might become infected with distemper or
pinkeye. These horses will be carefully selected
by as good judge as the country affords.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06
This Isan Rasx Test

Shake Aliens Foot-Ease in one shoe and not
in the other and notice the difference Just the
thing tc use when rubbers or overshOes become
necessary and your shoes seem 10 pinch. Sold
Everywhere, 25c. Don't accept any substitute
samsle Free. Address, Allen S. Glmsted, Leroy,
NY.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

Personals. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Clark, of Wilmington, are visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Clark. Miss Cora Hutchins, of
Dover, has returned to her home
after spending sometime with her
aunt, Mrs. N. G. Severson. Mr..
H. Mifan, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with Mr.. Ed Harrington.
Miss Clara Daniels, of Milford, has
returned to her home after visiting
with friends in Wilmington and
Clayton. Mrs. Jean Longfellow, of
Newark, DEL, spent several days
last week with Miss Mabel Ford. -
Mrs. Fred Williams and daughter
have returned to their home in Re-
hoboth after visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harris. Mrs.
w. q. Onley has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Louise Bunting, of
Frankford, Del.-Mrs. Frank Boyer
and daughter. Mildred, have re-
turned from two weeks visit with
friends in Philadelphia. Mrs.
Julius Hakwins and Mrs. l. G.. Fos-
noeht spent Friday in Philadelphia.
Mrs. James Doris and children
spent Sunday in New Castle. Mr..
A. Sevil and grandson, Sevil Keys,
have left for a visit to Jackson
Vile, Fla.-Mr. Norman Elliott. of
Wilmington, snent Saturday and
Sunday with Mr.. Howard Twilley.
Mr.. E. Long and son, Paul, spent
Sunday with his father in Frank
ford. Del.-Miss Maud LeCompt, OF
Trappe, Md, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Charles LeCompt, of Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

Last prayer meeting on Thursday
night at St. Paul Church for the
Conference year. Subject OF pas
tors talk, "Looking Both Ways J"
All welcome.
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carload Of MULES. 28 Head

Direct from farms in Missouri. These mules
range in age from 4 to years. weighing from
2200 to 2600 pounds pair, as good as stands on
the SOIL the kind You never had an opportunity
to buy. l will pay to any man 81 600 who can
show he ever had a carload of these kind south
of PHILADELPHIA
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

Mr.. Andrew B. Skinner and Miss
Marian Brown were married at the
NJ. E. Parsonage last Friday night
bv Rev. l. G. Fosnocht.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

Among which will be more horses and mules
of the best quality than was ever in one bunch
on this peninsula
No 1-Pair of SOTrel Horses, 16 hands high,
and years old, weighs 25o0 pounds, we'll
mated, extra broken in all harness. This team
is as good az the best.
No. 2-Bay HOr e. 16 hands high. years old
weighs HOO pounds. extra well broken single or
double.
No. 3-Ches;nut Sorrel Mare, years old, 16
hands high, wheigh 1l50 pounds broken in all
harness. good saddler, is a handsome mare.
No. 4-SnOw White Mare, years old, 1515
bands high, weighs 1000 pounds, nice saddle
mare and kind in all harness
No. 5-Dark Sorrel Mare, years old, 15l%
hands high, weighs 1000 pounds. kind in all har
ness.
No 6-Pair Chestnut Sorrel Mares, 5 and 7
years old, 1513 hands high, weigh 1000 pounds
each, broken in all harness, but are sore and city
gated.
No. 7-ROan Mare, 10 years old l515 hands
high weighs 1850 pounds, kind in all arnesS.
No. S-Bay Mare, s years old, 16% hands high,
can step forty gait and can drive as far in as
short time as any mans horse. Have used her
in my harness for II months She has made 60
miles in one day lots of times
No. 9-ROan stallion, years old, 10 hands
high weighs 800 pounds, well bred, very hand
ONE.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

Mrs. Mary E. Denney, formerly
of Clayton, died at the residence of
her daughter, Mrs. Edward Jones,
in Philadelphia, aged SO years She
is survived by four daughters and
one son: Mrs. Edward Jones, Mrs.
George Whitley, Mrs. Albert Seder-
vgrznr; MISS Marv Denpey, ali of
Philadelphia, 7ss = Mr.. William
Denney. of Burlington, N. j. The
body was brought down Saturday on
the noon train. Services were held
in Ewell Church, the remains being
inferred in the graveyard adjoining
the church.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06
IS Pair Mules

From this neighborhood, ranging in age from 4
to 10 years, weighing from 900 to 100 pounds, a
good straight bunch of mules
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06
Prompt Attention

Mr.. W. F. Clements has been
named by the Town Council to fill
the unexpired term Of Mr.. A. Sevll.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

The ladies of Ewell M. P. Church
Clayton, will hold Box and Neck
tie Social, literary and musical en-
tertainment at the home of Mrs. H.
S. keenan,, on Clayton avenue.
Thursday evening, March 7th. All
are invited, as it will be a rare
treat. Ice cream and cake will be
served.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

A very pretty wedding was SOL
emnized at Mr.. Frank Downs about
four miles from town last Saturday
night. There were about one hun
invited guests present. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. John A.
Sylvester and Miss Mary Downs.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Downs. The marriage ceremony
took place beneath an arch of
evergreens. from which was sus-
pended a marriage bell. Rev. l. G..
Fosnocht, of Clayton, performed the
ceremony. After the ceremony re-
freshments were served.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

Mr.. Lee N. Williams and Mr..
James Kelly have moved their fam
lilies to Wilmington. having been
transferred from this place by the
Pennsylvania railroad.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

Last meeting of Official Board
for St. Paul Church for this Con-
ference year, Friday night. 1t is
desired to have every member of
the Board present at that time.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
And Local News Budgets from Cheswold, KentOn,
BIackbrd, Townsend, Thoroughfare Neck,
Leipsic, Brenford and Their Vicinities.
CLAYTON.

All orders for Subscriptions or Job
Work or any News items left with
Harry c. johnson will Receive
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

Last Sunday services in the Con-
ference year at st. Paul next Sun
day. Pastors morning theme will
be, Glowing the Unseen;" in the
evening, "The Pulpit of Wood. I"
Mrs. W. T. Dayett will lead the
Epworth League service for that
evening.
Smyrna times., 1912-03-06

y. ?. HUICHIN5UNi AucuOneef.
y. G- 4. A. scoGT, sSoSGEE' Clerks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18
DOXOLoGY.

Chick Chowder for sale by Y
T. Eggleston. Phone No. 356.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18
GREENWOOD GETS LABORA-
TORY.

With the assistance of Congress
man Ben Grubb Humphreys,
Greenwood has scored get
away-with" over Grenada, Yazoo
City, Winona, and adjacent cities
who were endeavoring to land
the United States laboratory for
general forage insect insect inves-
tigation, not including the boil
weevil, with Messrs. w. R. Nc
Connell and 7. H. Parks as field
agents of Washington, d. c., who
will be located in Greenwood as
Representatives Of the cereal
and forest insect investigations
bureau of entomology of the
United States department of ag-
riculture. These two gentlemen
were over the state the past few
weeks hunting a favorable place
for their work and the establish
ment of the laboratory and were
deeply impressed with Green
woods fine water, its general
health and splendid accessibilities
to hill and delta lands, which its
twenty trains a day furnish. Then
DR.. T. R. Henderson, president of
the Greenwood Business League,
with Secretary Hays, Immediately
got busy with Congressman
Humphreys, who succeeded in
landing the laboratory for Green
wood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18
BRENTWOOD 1FLoRE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY OCTOBER 49, 1872
100000 GALLON PUMPING
ENGINE ORDERED

The Greenwood Light & Water
Commission let the contract this
week for the making of a 5 800.
90 Prescott Horizontal Duplex
Triple Expansion Cond nsing
Pumping Engine to A. M. Llckett
& Co., of New Orleans.
This is the very best engine
manufactured, having a cap lcity
of 100000 gallons every "a
hours, with water pressure OF
1875 pounds, and is a guara tee
that we will have first-class ser
vice for fighting fires and OF ler
purposes even for a city sev tral
times as large as Greenwood, and
a machine that will stand the test
of wear for years to come.
The contract for this new m j.
chine calls for its delivery within
80 days from date of same, and
The Commonwealth congratulates
the Commission upon the good
judgment displayed in ordering
the best to be had, and we will
soon be in position to boast of
decidedly the best water pressure
service in the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18
D. A. R. MEETING.

The Chakchiuma Chapter D. A. R..
had their first fall meeting on Wednes-
day, Oct. 10th, at the residence of Mrs.
Garrard Barrett. We had nice at
tendance and a very pleasant meeting.
Some interesting papers were read on
the early Colonial settlements, which
were discussed quite pleasantly. Then
business was attended to, and after be-
ing served by our charming little host
ess with delicious refreshments, we ad-
journed to meet with Mrs. Chas. Crull,
the third Wednesday in November.
MAY WHITEHEAD GREENE,
Chapter Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18
PROLIFIC YIELD OF BEANS.

Mr.. A. l.. Scales sent us ''hill Of
beans" Tuesday from his Brooklyn
plantation which was a wonder in
every respect. 1t is the creaseback vari-
ETY., and was produced by S. S. Marshall,
who is engaged in truck farming.
The three vines from one hill contained
enough tender beans to make 2 messes
for ye editors family. These vines
were literally filled with beans and
blooms from top to bottom, and are
easily the most prolific we have ever
seen grown anywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18
T French Market Coffee : vi.
Has Never Been Successfully Initiated
1t Cannot Be

TOFFEE roasted the ordinary way is only
4 partially roasted, according to French
ideals. The French Market Coffee way
is the scientific way, producing perfect roast
Slowly -carefully-the roasting goes on until
exactly the right moment arrives.
The slow roast reduces about 10 per cent!
more weight than the ordinary roast
All excess of oil vanishes. Yet the delicate
favor and aroma is there, intensified and en-
hanced.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 22nd,
the Delta Convention of the Epis-
copal church will conduct series
of services in the Church of the
Nativity of Greenwood. There
will be number Of able persons
present, and several discussions
of general interest to the church
will be participated in by all. The
public is cordially invited to at
tend.
The Commonwealth. $3.50.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18
$4,000 SUBSCRIBED FOR BOY
SCOUT WORK

AT a large and interesting union
meeting held in the Baptist church
last Sunday evening, in the inter-
est of the Y. M. C. A. Boy Scout
work in Greenwood, the hand
some sum of $4,000 was readily
subscribed by different citizens
for the continuance of this worthy
cause under the direction of
Secretary w. A. Dunmore.
All of the pastors of the city
participated in the deliberations
of this meeting, the address Of
the occasion being delivered by
DR.. Jos. Rennie.
The Boy Scout work is accom-
plishing great good in this city,
and The Commonwealth is pleased
to note that Secretary Dunmore's
splendid efforts are appreciated
by our people.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18
Chilled, Ground and
Hermetically Sealed

TIRECT from the roasters, the coffee is
chilled in a cold-air-blast machine This
chilling closes the pores of the bean, thus
preventing single breath of the enhancing
aroma to escape in the vapors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18
WILL GIVE CROSSES OF HONOR
SUNDAY.

The III. George Chapter, U. D. c.,
will hold meeting for bestowal Of Cross
es of Honor Sunday, Oct. goth, 4 clock,
in the Baptist church. During the Of
fertory, collection will be taken for
the Shiloh monument fund. The fol-
lowing program will be rendered
Open with Ritual of United Daugh-
ters Of the Confederacy.
DOXOLoGY.
Scripture reading, DIR. Edwards.
Hymn, How Firm Foundation,
(Favorite Hymn Of Jackson and Lee.)
Tribute to Gen'l George, Mrs. Helen
D. McClurg.
Male Quartette, Selected.
Reading, Poem on the Life Of Gen'l
George, Miss White.
Reading Of Rules and Bestowal Of
Crosses.
Offertory, Mrs. N. S. Wright.
Benediction.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18
Insure your Cotton and Cot
ton Seed with W. Nj. Peteet.

If you want Eggs, feed your
hens Chick ChoWder. For sale
by Y. T. Eggleston.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18

For Shoes made to fit
and fit to wear 60 to Foun-
tain's. He saves you
money.
- -
What is nicer than a gold-head-
ed umbrella? The handle can be
preserved for generations. An
umbrella is a necessity. See our
large assortment. A. Weller &
Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-18

Quickly-by automatic machinery--this freshly
roasted, freshly ground, freshly chilled, delicious
coffee is placed in tin cans, and heyazetieaily
Seaiea.
so it comes to your table as perfect as
when 1t left the roasters-untouched by human
hands.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-19

Of Maryland; Aaron S. Watkins, OF
Ohio, and Andrew ]. Houston, of Tex
as. Each in turn withdrew his name
after the first ballot.
The leading candidates against Mr..
Watkins for vice president were Mr..
Emerson, of California and George E.
Stockwell, of New York. Mr.. Chain,
ADDRESSING the convention, promised
not to stand for a third nomination.
Because of a rush to adjourn, the plan
to change the name of the party was
not taken up for general discussion.
A. J. Orem, of Massachusetts,, in a
brief speech, promised to pledge more
money to the campaign fund should
the name be changed.
Il believe we could make the cam
paign doubly effective if we should
adopt new name" said Mr.. Orem.
I'VE would be greatly aided in carry
ing our banner to success if we should
adopt the name Progressive.
There were shouts of protest to this
as we'll as to the name conservative
party" suggested by Rev. S. H. Taft,
Of California.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-19
SHUT OUT IN OKLAHOMA.
Political Boilers Find No Place In
der Peculiar Laws.

Oklahoma City.-There will be nc
third party in Oklahoma. Roosevelt
Republicans find there is no way fol
them to put party in the field, un-
der the title of the Progressive Re-
publicans or any other title signifyine
that it is an offshoot Of the Republi-
can party.
The same rule applies to Democrats.
The Democratic organization in Okla
homa carefully screwed down the lid
to prevent the success Of any boiling
party when Oklahoma became a state.
This fact is not generally known. A
candidate for nomination must file as
a Democrat, Republican, Socialist OF
Prohibition, or else as an Independent.
He is precluded under the law from
filing as an Independent Republican
or Progressive Democrat" or in any
other way in which he may seek to use
the name of one of the four parties.
Filing time expired June ~. The
Roosevelt Republicans made no effort
to put ticket in the field and cannot
do it now.
The rigid effects of this anti-bolting
law were not generally known until
delegates returned from the Chicago
convention and found they could not
start anything in Oklahoma.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-19
ELKS HAVE GRAND PARADE.
Illuminated Floats. Autos and Bands
Cover Five.Mile Course.

Illuminated Floats. Autos and Bands
Cover Five-Mile Course.
Portland = Pronounced by $50,
people, the great majority of whom
were visitors, as the most imposing
and elaborate electrical pageant they
had ever witnessed, the Elks' electri-
cal parade Tuesday night moved over
it's five-mile course accompanied by
the unstinted applause of an enrap-
tured multitude
The streets covered in the parade
were congested for their entire length
with solid mass of bustling, good
natured humanity that entered fully
into the festival spirit of the occasion.
It was an occasion on which Portland
people in their role of hosts made way
for their guests who, being unable to
secure seats in any Of the spacious
grandstands, were permitted to occupy
all Of the desirable vantage points
from which to enjoy the magnifcence
of the pageant which was designed
exclusively for their entertainment.
Included in the parade, which was
headed by Police Captain Moore and a
squad of mounted patrolmen, were Is
gorgeously decorated floats and nine
bands, automobiles carrying the grand
lodge officers and the commissioners
of Portland Lodge No. JAP. The pa
rade moved shortly before 9 o'clock
and completed it's second circuit of
Fifth and Washington to Morrison
streets an hour and half later.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-19
ROOSEVELT PLANS FUSION.
War Map Prepared Showing Party
Strength in Each State.

Oyster Bay, N. Y.-Plans were out
lined whereby Colonel Roosevelt hopes
to capture local or state tickets from
both the Democratic parties in fur
therance of his purpose to put the new
third party on its feet. It is proposed
to execute the move within the party
organizations where Roosevelt senti-
ment is strong enough to make such
an attempt feasible.
"In certain DISTRICTS" said Colonel
Roosevelt, "the Republican nomina-
tions will be captured for progressives
who will support our candidates for
electors. In other districts this will
be done through the Democratic or
ganization. :"
As the first step in the plan there is
under preparation what may be the
most elaborate political chart Of the
country ever made. When completed,
Colonel Roosevelt's organizers will
have data from every congressional
district in the country regarding the
strength of the Roosevelt following,
conditions on the Democratic and Re-
publican organizations, tabulations
showing the vote in past national cleo
lions and lists of the best available
timber for the new party among po-
litical workers and leading business
and professional men.