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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08
NETTING OF COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

The county democratic executive
committee met on Monday. There
was a good attendance but nothing
was done except to look over the roll
books for duplicates and errors and
the adoption of resolution as to Sc
curing the boxes after the ballots
have been counted.
Another meeting of the committee
will be held next Wonday to hear
complaints and to appoint managers
and to transact other business.
The following resolution was adopt
ed:
Resolved by the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee of 'Newberry County
in session this 7th day of August
1915, That the managers of the
prima-y election to be held on the
2Sta day OF august, 1916, and in ali
second or third primaries th;t fol-
.ow, @-e hereby directed to place
{. ound TIE ballot hex, a:.ar the bal
ie.s nave been counted and placed
5ack IL the box a,ong with the OIL
81 yy2sion signed by t1e mana,
59cs, = per b4nj covering the key
@ole All the deGcslt;ng hole on the
.c2 of the 5ox sufficiently broad ana
st-ong to cogec a space OF 2 IL inches
entirely around the oox. Said paper
ocnd 70 5e securely glued and not to
5a broken EXCEPT in the presence of
tee Executjge Committee in session.
The managers to write their names
on the band on the top OF each box.
A full coy of the official tabul tio.l
signed BY the managers to be placed
in sealed envelope and tied to the
box on tae outside 70 De used by the
proper oGcials in the tabulation on
the night os the primary.
ne. q oc~z1'e CT l.,1c:lasge and sufi-
c;antt -22e~ =2Te e :, eed in each
tx g e2asie tie managers to com
2y via re so-egoing resolution.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT

There was another big rain in
town last-but what's the use?
See Jane Grey in Man and His
Angel" at the Opera House, Tuesday
If it's too wet to plow then lets
drag the roads.
Marguerite Clark in Helene OF the
North Paramount will be the We'd
nesday's attraction at the Arcade
And Clinton is to have s15,9O0.39
hospital. Well And Newberry cant
even afford a one hoss sanitarium.
Marguerite Clark in Silks and
Satins" will be shown at the Arcade
Friday, August II.
The Bachelor Maids will meet Tues
day afternoon at 5 o'clock. with Miss
Linda Welch.
Marguerite Nichols will be seen at
the Opera House on Wednesday,
August 9, in can Old Mans Folly"
Read "The Strange Case of Mary
Page in The Herald and News" end
see the 11th episode at the Opera
House on Thursday.
Mr.. R. H. Whitlock of Greenwood,
an expert automobile repair man and
all round machinist IL have charge
of the new Baker a-4o 0xner garage i'll
the Newberry machine shop in West
Friend street Mr.. Jno. J. E3rSle,
well known machinist and inventor
has also been retained by the Iaw
firm. They will sell Dodge cars.
Mr.. Tom Berley and Rastus Eison
had wreck Friday afternoon while
returning from the Little Mountain
reunion in Mr.. Berley's big undressing
Buick. One of the springs broke
which interfered in some way with
the steering. The car made a dash fer
a ditch bank which it climbed an0
then sailed into telegraph post. The
car was pretty badly used up but for
tunately the occupants escaped With
only Sight bruises.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

ia Thomas Rivers. IL. taa little
. ve3- old son Of Nj .ad Mrs Ezc2
7. Rivers diel ct their home at Oak
land, Thursday afternoon and was
buried Friday mN"olng at 10 O'Clock.
The funeral services we're conducted
oy Revs. Bouknight an Baxley.
Blood poison was the cause OF his
death.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08
PURELY PERSONAL
Ehe Movements OF lgany People. New,
berrianS, and Those Who Visit
NeWberry.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Ruff returned
last week from a visit to relatives a:
Winnsboro
Mr.. Guy Daniels of south west
Florida is visiting his sister, Mrs,
Williamson, in College street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Ruff left
Saturday to spend a week with rela-
tives and friends in Winnsboro.
Miss Josephine Dunbar has return
ed home after an extended visit to
Asheville, N. C.
Prof. W. C. Bynum and Mrs. BynUm
of Georgetown are visiting relatives
in the city.
Mr.. L. Morris has returned from
New York, Baltimore and other points
north where he went to buy goods.
Miss Reva Darr OF Chaplin student
OF Columbia college is visiting Misses
Jennie and Florence Norris in Bound
ary street.
i.r. C. J. McWhirter and Master
Nyirl Glymph took a flying trip to
Augusta Sunday mo: ning in his auto
rtobiIe.
Mr.. P. L. X. Deaton formerly al
instructor in Newberry college IS
spending some time in and around
Newberry with friends.
Mrs. Rebecca Kinard and daughter,
Miss Alice Of the Fork school ccm-
rqunity have been visiting relatives
in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Stone, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry o. stone, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ivy Cromer and Miss Lora Wicker,
spent Sunday last in Charleston.
S. J. Derrick, member of the New
USIIy 1dSO1IS, SPSLG yOoIOANS~-
in Columbia. Prof. Derrick and Mrs,
Derrick are spendisg their vacation
with relatives in Lexington.-The
State.
rGr. and Mrs. Jesse D. Coats, who
have been spending the last three
weeks with Mr.. Coats mother and
sister in Helena, Newberry county
passed through Columbia yesterday on
their way to Richmond, Va.-The
State.
Mrs. H. L. Parr of Newberry is the
guest Of Mrs. A. NJ. Wyse on Elmwood
avenue. Her daughter, Miss Azile
Parr, is patient at the Baptist aos-
pital, where she underwent a very
slight operation Tuesday. Miss Gladys
Chapel of Newberry is also patient
at the hospital.-The State.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

Toe county cam paign party will
hold forth today at Chappells. Mr..
Il. II. Waits will furnish a first class
barbecue ard arrangements will be
made Tor the young people to enjoy
dancing ana refreshments will Oe
served. The speaking and cue Will be
al the station.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

WANTED-Four Demonstrators for
nearby South Carolina territory.
Reference required, but no eXper-
ience necessary. Our representa-
tive in this city receives $50 per
week. Call on him at Mrs. NJ. A
Giloert's, Main street, at Z p. N.
Tuesday or call him at 364-3. He
will explain the work and put yoI
in touch with the company. 0. E.
Bass, '"The Wear-Ever Man
8-1-3t-1 1taw
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

DIXIE STAMP K STATIONERY
COMPANY, Columbia, S. c. Office
and bank supplies. Manufacturers
Of rubber stamps, seals, ETC., quail
ity and service. Prompt attention
to mail orders.
5-19-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

Mary Pjcktorn il Madame Butter
H. is an attraction OF note that vii!
be sacwn at the arcade il the near
future.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08
The nterdenominational Sunday
school convention will hold two day
session Tuesday and Wednesday at
Lebanon church.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Church of the Redeemer Will meet
Tuesday afternoon at s o'clock with
Mrs. J. J. LangfOrd.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

T@era viii be a barbecue at Fair
view school house on Wednesday OF
@bis week.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

On Saturday afternoon August
fifth, Little Miss Mildred Pays1nge~
gathered a number OF her young
friends to celebrate her twelfth
Birthday with her. Late in the after
noon after the young folks had en-
ioyed themselves with various gumes
they were served with watermelon,
ice cream and cake.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Hunt are spend
ing ten days in the mountains OF
North Carolina.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08
SOCIETY.

9 o q 9 8, i. (. 8 <. . . 8 (. - > 9 y
One OF the most pleasant affairs OF
the week was Miss Maize Dominjck's 5
bridge party, Thursday afternoon in
honor OF Mrs. Latham OF Chester. The
rooms and porch, where the games
were played, was beautiful with pot
ted flowers. The punch bowl was in
charge of Mrs. E. H. Kibler. At the
conclusion of the games a delightful
ice course was served.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

'"The Little Church Around the
Corner" is a good picture which will
be on at the Opera House next Tues
day.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

We the undersigned will furnish ~
I'D to date cue At the old Melvin
Singjey place known as jolly Street,
on the 18th day Of August. There
will be dancing and all amusements
for the young folk. And especially
the chairman and his candidates
are invited to be present on that
day. Caldwell Ruff and H. r.
Counts.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

will give first
class barbecue at Mt. Pleasant
church on August 10, sfor the bene-
fit of the Pomaria Methodist Parsoa-
age. All the candidates are special
" invited to come and speak, as
they did not get to speak On cam
paign dny here. We will be glad to
hear all of them speak.
Come one, Come all and help a
good cause.
I'd.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08
SPECIAL NOTICES

WANTED-DtMen for
town and country schools $50 to
SIS. (2) Ladies combining music
and common school, unpTeccdent-
ed demand. (3) Grade and high
school. Can place all qualified
teachers for any Of the above. Write
today. Southern Teachers Agency,
Columbia, S. c.
8-8-1t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

A pretty event of Thursday was the
Rook party, given by Mrs. E. M.
Evans, Jr., at her home in Boundary
street.
The rooms were most attractive
with pink and white roses. The g,mes
continued Until late in the afternoon
when the hostess served delicious
cream and cake s& was assiste1
by Miss Octie Griffin.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

On Thursday evening jolly crowd
Of young folks spent a pleasant even
ing with Mss Marguerite Matthews at
her suburban home, dancing was en-
joyed by the guests. Punch was serV-
ed throughout the evening:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

As compliment to her guest Miss
Link Of AboeviIIe Miss Mary Frances
Poole was hostess at q Rook party
Thursday afternoon.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-08-08

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-01

gave him, 1919 West Clydemont
Place" and then looked mp At me
Next | want TO know when you
will let me come to see your"
"WhenY" | repeated. rather
blankly.
lilo drew slightly back.
II should have said. OF course.
II you will let me come. but"
But shall be very glad TO have
you come" made haste TO explain.
I'll was only thinking"
was thinking OF my betrothed
for tho first time that afternoon
The length Of time am 10 stay
I'm tho South In very uncertain. e
he went on 10 explain. AT first
Il appeared that might have TO
make long stay, but we are
settling our affairs so satisfactorily
that | may be able 10 get back TO
Pittsburg at any time now"
Then come" said, with n
friendly show. which was in truth a
desperate spirit OF abandon. Come
some day"
Tomorrow he asked.
Tomorrow--at four"
But during tho rest OF the meal
grandfather and Uncle Lancelot
came and took their places on
either side OF me. They were dis.
tinctly dc trop. but could not get
rid OF them.
This is--realiy the wrong thing
to do. Grace" grandfather snid.
Nonsense. parsoni" Uncle
Lancclot expostuiated jauntily.
She's youns."
I turned away. resoiu,sly. from
their pickering. I had enough 10
contend with besides them--for
suddenly I had begun wondering
what on earth mother would say
after she'd said: Grace. you
amAxs me-"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-01
Brondeis and Poindexfer

@ EN-. MILES POINDEXTER. exercising his customary
~ independence. voted confirm the nomination OF Louis
d. Brande for supreme Justice and thus he OF
the few republicans who contributed toward the history
making which placed of the greatest the
highest court OF the land
Poudextcrs for Brandcs in spite of the tremendous
upon the from powerful influences
who did wish independent man Brandeis
the bench, distinct tribute this great In some
quarters Sen Poindcxtcr will be challenged be
of this II viii be said he true repub
lican when he voted for this great democrat
Pondextcr we'll accept this challenge
When Judge Poindextcr decided to quit being Judge
10 congress- said La Folettc weekly he moved
that decision by definite purposes The first of
Poindccan purposes the People OF Wash
ington the second also the people OF the
United States"
These purposes Pondexter has kept in mind They
have changed To the peopleand any spe
cz ntereststo according to good conscience and
the dictaton Of political bosses-hese
sistently pursued by Sen. Poindexter
And there nothing of the chameleon about Miles Pon-
dexter" said SEN La Toilette.
His for Louis D. Brandeis with all his
behalf Of the peoples and the peoples wei
fare
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-01
CHAPTER v.
Longest Way Home

Tho limousine TO which was
conducted was a cleaning dark.
blue affair. with light tan up.
holstery. and the door-knobs. clock.
case and mouth.piece OF the speak.
ing.tube were Of tortoise she'll.
The chauffeur touched something
and the bis creature began 4 soft.
ened. throbbing breathing. And I
gained tho idea as I stepped In
that its master must be rather RI.
dicuiousiy welitodo.
At Solinski's Japanese ten.room
In Union Street. tho limousine
slowed up. Tho band was playing
The Rosary" as We went In.
Each hour q pcarl--eAeh pearl
a prayer
Which table do you PREFER" my
companion asked me. hut for a
moment ! failed TO answer. was
looking up at tho clock. and | saw
that tho hands were pointing TO sir.
| had mot Maitland TAFT at four,---
Thus ! bad two pearls already on
my string. | reckoned.
"oh. which tAble-well. ssrthsr
back. perhaps,"
| came down To earth after that,
for getting acquainted with tho
eaprices OF mans appetite Ia dis.
tinctly an earthly Joy.
We chatted fitfully and present.
ly he asked abruptly.
Where do you liver"
l told him. and he took from his
pocket small leather book with
his name. Maitland TAFT. and an
address In smaller letters which /
could not make out. on the inside
lining. He wrote the address I
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iii;iifiii;ii;;

grinding sound OF the car-wheels
acted upon my nervous system like
firm alarm upon an engine horse
and started To run.
Charming party-so sorry TO
have To rush Off this way-hope
next time I'll not be SO busy-yes.
Ill tell mother,"
I gathered tho folds OF copy
paper close. having forgotten 10
thrust them away out OF sight Into
my bag. and made a break for tho
front gate. Then. as reached tho
line OF waiting motorcars. remcm.
bered-and stopped still with a
foolish little feeling.
Looking back saw Mrs. Walker
shaking hands IN an injured fashion
with her troublesome lion.
Thank goodness shs won't soc
this'" volunteered To myself. as
the tall gray figure came hastily
down the line and caught up with
me.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-01

tinctiy cordial. She talked 10 me
n great deal Of you and your
mother"
My heart sank. II always does
when find that my women friends
have been talking great deal
about me.
"Oh. did she7"
"she is very fond OF you. II seems
and very puzzled by YOU"
Puzzled because ! work for the
Herald?
spoke breathlessly. for I won.
dered II Mrs. Walker had told OF
the Guilford Blake puzzle. as well
but after one look into the candid
halfamused eyes knew that this
information had been withheld.
We'll. yes. She touched upon
that. among other things"
But what things7" | asked i'm.
patiently. At the door heard the
maid with the tea tray. Il sup
pose. however. Just the usual
things that people tell about IN.
That we have been homsless and
penniless --except for this old barn
since ! was baby, and that. one
by one. tho pomps OF power have
been stripped from us7"
lie smiled.
"Yes'" he replied. And Mrs.
Walker told me something that I
had not in the least thought 10 sur
mise-that you are a descendant OF
the famous artist. Christie. I don't
know why ! happened not 10 think
about H. for the name II one which
an Englishman Instantly connects
with portrait galleries. He was
very favorably known on our side I"
Yes. lie had a very remarkable
"A very pathetic history" | said.
Turning around. he glanced at a
small portrait across the room.
isis this James Christie7" he
asked.
Yes. There IL . larger one in
tho hall"
He walked across the room and
examined the portrait.
DO you care for him-for this
sort OF thing'" he asked. waving
his hand oarelsssiy toward the
other portraits In the room. Il
imagined that you didn't"
He spoke with n tinge OF disap.
pointment
Il do-snd ! don't" | answered.
coming across the room TO his side
and drawing back a curtain 10 ad-
init better light. II certainly
care for~-him."
The artistT'
Yes"
but Why" he demanded. ITO
me II seems such = waste OF time
this sentiment for romantic an.
tiquity. But I am not an unpreju.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-01

YESSER is a guy who says You're right old top %
every time actvechinned boob expresses
eephalc opinion.
Universally agreeable whatever is said he hopes to
win favor by playing the Greek chorus All Creation
But all he wins few free drinks and classification
knder Parasites" his friends list OF acquaintance
Nobody has any for the yesser-not the chap
70 sets EN- up the momentary spell OF his savy
y.
liberation is popularty-and all the yesscr gets IS
1u1eration
AS between the extremes the is preferable
for sometimes it's spelled knower.
" II you're a yesscr qutl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-01

o.-In case American troops
should surround . city, would the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-01
s,sssutstt;:;s;itu
A Novel
A Week
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
4 M %a ' =:s the "AMAZING GRACE" k.. limbs "'"
By
Kate Trimble Sharber
iIiiiIi,ii,.;ii.sii.,.iiiiiiiii.ii
Copyright. 1914 BY
The Bobbs.Asfrtii 60.
NLESsNisutsu:

diced Judge. I admit. have spent
all the days OF my life hating aris'
tocracy."
"oh, my feeling for him In not
caused by his aristocracy. ! mace
haste 10 explain. And indeed. the
Christics were very commonplace
people until he elevated them INTO
the ranks OF fame. lie was not
only an artist OF note, but he was
a very strong man. II In this part
OF his history that | revere, and
when was very young girl ]
adopted him--from all the rest OF
my ancestors--to be the one Ia
care for and feel a pride In.
lie interrupted me. his smile
growing gentler
Il think | understand" he said.
Il did the selfeame thing. years
ago when was a boy. But my
circumstances were rather different
from yours. selected my grand
father-my mothers father. be
cause he was clean and fine and
strong He was--he was q collier
in Wales"
"a collier?" repeated. wonder
ing for the moment over the I'M
accustomed word.
"A coslminer." he explained
briefly. He was honest and kind
hearted-and I took him for my
example. lie left me no heirlooms
that"
turned away. looking at the
rooms furnishings with a feeling
OF reckless contempt.
"Heirlooms are-are a nuisance
20 keep dustedi" ! declared quick
iy. as We again seated ourselves.
Yet you evidently like them" he
said, as the little maid, in her ner.
vous haste. made an unnecessary
number OF trips in and out Look
ing up. caught his eyes resting
upon the ring wore-Guilford's
scarab. That ring is likely an
heirioomy"
"Yes-the story goes that Mari
cite himself found H." ! clucidated.
slipping the priceless old BIT OF
stone off my hand and handing II
TO him TO examine.
Blu, as talked my head was
buszing. for grandfather was At one
ear and Uncle Lancelot was at the
other.
Its a royal scarab, isn't itT'
Maitland TAFT asked. turning the
ancient beetle over and viewing
the inscription on the fiat side.
fcentinued In Our Next Issue)
-----------------------------
Some Of the crabs found on A.
oension island are a foot In length
They have been known 20 steal
rabbits from their holes and de-
your them.
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Letfo1;s Ts GHtfin Grey

women. children and the non-eom.
batants have a right to leave the
place before the siege beesn7
MIKE.
A.--Article IS Of General Orders
No. 100 reads ss follows: When
the commander Of q besieged place
expeis the noncombatants in order
TO lessen the number of those who
consume his stock Of provisions. Il
is lawful. tho an extreme measure,
to drive them back, so as to hsstel
surrender"
There IL no obligation imposed
either by the conventional rules or
the unwritten laws OF war, In case
OF Siege or bombardment, to allow
private citizens CT women or chit
dren to leave a besieged town.
even when n bombardment Ia about
to begin. Stockton, Outlines of
international Law; chapter 10.
The Rules OF War.
Owe are two boys, twins, and
love the same girl. She seems to
Hike both Of W very much. but as
there 10 not much chance for both,
we ask you what we should do.
ANXIOUS TWINS.
A.-Until the girl shows a pref.
erence, each OF you has the priv.
ilege Of attempting to win her.
However, the fact that she meets
both with tho same cordially
would indicate that she cares for
you only as friends.
o.-Can you please tell me how
TO get rid Of bedbups which are all
over the house7 @. AND J.
A.-Inclose selfaddressed, stamp
ed envelope and repeat your re-
quest; Information is too long to
print.
o.-Can you tell me what the
word "Nata" means? Thank you.
LAURA.
AIN Mexican mythology Nata
is the name OF former legendary
prophet, who resembled the Noah OF
Biblical times.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-01

TN BLACKLISTING OF American firms under its trading
with the enemy act" England is within technical rights
bit the boycott is measy business for Great Britain be
engaged in and be made costly if the department
q commerce win lend little aid.
Tho allies have benefited hugely by the disposition Of
ssca stand its rights Of free trade This
srks much Of the baby There whole lot OF
ways which England be brought order
and al Uncle Sam will have do will be keep his eyes
straight the front; maybe wink little
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-01

Owe are three boys VINO would
like % start . boy scout patrol out
hers, % we wish you would tell W
whore We could get information
concerning this. This question has
boen answered before, but we wsrs
net taking the paper At that time.
Thanking you.
aAYMoNp, DAVID AND ELeERT.
A.-Wrfts TO the National Head
quarters Of the Boy Scouts Of Amer.
ica. No. 800 Fifth ave, New York
City, n. 7.
al have been presentsd With
: bill from . doctor which | think
10 cut Of proportion to services rem
dered. Can . collection agency Get
this for him by aarnisheeing my
oaiary7 A prompt reply thru your
columns will be appreciated.
A SUBSCRIBER.
ALI the bill is exorbitant, con
suit an attorney about II. Most OF
them will advise about a matter of
that kind free of any charge.
Dear Miss Grey: Your answer In
Yesterdays Star ~ to divorce In
cass Of insanity represented what
thlnk should be the law, but un.
Fortunately IL 10 not. Only In case
o. ineursble, chronic mania and de-
mentIa can . divorce be granted,
and then only at tho end Of 10
years, and then only At the disere-
tion Of the court.
had . case recently where a
woman's husband had been pro-
ncunesd IncurabIy Insane and who
had been In an Insane asylum for
20 years, and yet there are but
IfO~ states In the country whore
Ahs can obtain . divorce, even after
years. This law does the In
e1re man or woman but little good.
anh yet deprives the children Of
either a mothers or fathers care.
Yours very truly.
HERBERT w. MEYERS.
o.--In case American troops
should surround . city, would the