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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOB COUNTY SUPERVISOR. I hereby announce myself a candi date io- county supervisor, subject to the Democratic primary. J. MACK KINO. I hereby announce myself a candi date for supervisor of Anderson coun ty, subject tc the rules of dcm loralie primary. C. F. MARTIN. REPRESENTATIVE. I hereby announce myself as a can. didate for House of Representatives from Anderson county, snibj>rt to the ru 1 i?s of the democratic party. OSGAll D. GRAY. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representatives from Anderson county subject to the rules of the democratic primary. RUFUS FANT, JR*. 1 hereby announce myself p candi dato for the House of Representatives for Anderson county, subject to the rules of thc Democratic primary ASA HALL, JR. ! .1 am a candidate for tho House cf Representatives from Anderson coun ty. I will ahido the rules of the pri mary. SAM WOLFE. I hereby announce myself a candi date for representative from Ander son county subject to the rules of the democratic primary. J. H. HUTCHISON. FOR COMMISSIONER. District No. 3. R. A. Sullivan of Fort township ls hereby aunouncod for commissioner for Section Two. comprising Fork Rock Mills, Pendleton and Center/Hie townships. I hereby announce myself a candi, dato for Commissioner from District No. 2, comprising Pendleton, Rock Mills, Fork and; Centerville town ships. Subject to "io rules of the dem ocratic primary. JOHN K? CULBERSON. District No. 8. I hereby announce myself a candi date for county commissioner for the third section, consisting of Garvin Brushy Creek, Williamston and Hope well townships, subject to the action of the lemocratic primary. H. A. FOSTER. I hereby announce myself a candt late for Commissioner of Third Sec tion consisting of Williamston, BruBhy Creek. Hopewell and Garvin Townships, subject to tbe rules of the Democratic primary. W. A, (Berry) SPEARMAN. I hereby announce my candidacy for county commissioner from Section 4, comprised of Belton,- Martin, Honea Path and Broadway township?. Sub ject to the rules ot the democratic party. R. D. SMITH. Better known aa "Dick" Smith. I hereby announce my candidacy fer County Commissioner from Sec tion .-, comprinod of Belton, Honea Path, Martin and Broadway town ships, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. M. HOLLIDAY. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. I bereoy announce myself a candi-1 date for county treasurer, subject to| tho rules and regulations of the dem ocratic primary. DR. W. A. TFdPP. I hereby announce myself a candi-1 date for county treasurer, subject to j the rules of tho democratic nrlmarv. i G. N. C BOL?MAN. CONDENSED PASSENGER SCHED ULES PIEDMONT AND NORTH ERN RAILWAY COMPANY, Effective Auguct 16, 191?. Anderson. S C. Arrivais Departures No. 31 7.45 a. m No. 80 6.20 a. m. No. 33 9.4? a. m.No 3? 3.20 a. m. No ?36 11.85 a. m.Nry. 34 W-85 .* m j No. 37 1.35 p. in.No 3? ?i 50 ft. m.j No. 30 ll 30 p. rn.No. 38 SUM p. m. j Mo. -ii 4.4S p. m.No 40 IM9 p. ta. No 43 5.55 p. m.No.x42 4.45 p. m No. 46 tao p. rn.no. 44 6 45 p. m. No. 47 fi 15 p. m.No. 46 10.60 p. m fa-Limited trata ) C. V. PALMER. General Passenger Agent > CHARLESTON * WESTERN CARO LINA RAILWAY -The August Short Line Arrives: No. 6.11-40 a m.| No. 31 .3.45 p. m j 7<eavee. I No. 83 ........ .6.00 a. m., No. 6 . .3.35 p. ml Information, ac&dalefl, rates, etc.,, promptly glvoo. E WILLIAMS. O. P. ?. Augusta, Ga. T. B. Curtis, G. A. Anderson. 8,\C. ENGLIS! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOI o NEWS FROM OUI o - o Newsy Item? of Inter? o . ton Joi ooooooooooooooo IN HONOR OF MR. JOHN T. AV EST A crowd ot about 250 enthusiastic citizens of Belton and tbe communi ty gathered tonight on the square in Belton and went to thc spacious home of Mr John T. West to celebrate the victory of Mr. WeBt in tho race for the legislature. Tho party was assembled at the ro on st of Mayor ROBB Mitchell who also got together the Belton Band to furnish music for the occasion. The crowd was carried to the home ot Mr. West in about 50 automobiles by automobile owners of the town. After the crowd was assembled on the lawn of Mr. West's home. Al bert S. Fant told in a very happy and appropriate way tho reason why the citizens of Belton and the surround ing community had gathered to do honor to Mr. Wost. He said among other things that those who lived with and knew Mr. West better than .-JOmu of the other people of Anderson County had ever known bim to be in the right for every' cause whether he wah ir the majority or not. After complimenting the newly elected legislator In a very high manner. Mr Fant introduced to the crowd pfr. John T. Weat. Mr. West said that he was almost overcome with, emotion at such an outspoken appreciation fer him. '? He said that he entered the race with the intonion of representing Anderson County as a whole and not to serve as a rerresentatlve of any faction or clan. He hopes to serve the whole poople of the county, the State, and the Nation without . any individual friends buttas a friend of the entire population. Mr. West's speech was short and to tho joint and he closed with a sincoro expression of thanks to all wno were in hui presence and also those who had cast thol? vote for him. There were several speakers who followed Mr. West, all telling of his sterling worth and ability, and all ex pressing their belief that the new legislators would unite thc people in to one great band of loyal democrats to work for the good of all -the people. The speakers' wbo followed were; Prof. J. B. Watkins, Claude A. Graves, J. T. Cox, John A. Horton. Dr. A. B. Weat he rabi, W. K. Stringer, J. Cb Harris, J. W. Washington, and L. D. Blake. Xfter the speeches and the music furnished by the Belton Band, the crowd gave three hearty cheers for Mr Jchn T. West and returned to their homes. DEATH OF MRS. .CHAS. OWENS. Oh TttBhday, Aug. 18th, at ll o'clock, Mrs. Charlea Owens died at her home in Wost Belton aler four wfceks' lft i QoStf of typhoid fever^ Be toro her mar. j rlage ehe waa Mies Lee o ra Walker, daughter cf tics late B. F. Walker, \She was an excellent. Christian wo man, beloved by all who knew her. She was 86 years ot age and,a mem* ber cf Dorchester Baptist' church, and leaves a husband and eight children, flvt g'r.o and three, boys, to mourn her sad death. Mrs, Owens bore her illness patiently, never complaining, telling her loved ones ahe was pre. pared to answer Illa summons any time. A wide circle of friend* and rel. atlves deeply sympathise wiib broth ers, sisters, husband and children ia their doubly sad bereavement, as Mrs, Owens* mothar died Just two weens before. Interment with funeral sor vico conducted by Rev K C. Martin, were made at Dorchester church Wed nesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. "A dear one is gone, but not forgotten A voice we loved is stilled H BICYCLE ARTI! 90000000000000 R SISTER CITY o - o ?st From Friday's Bel- o urnal o j J o oo oo o o o o o o o o A placo is vacant in our home Which never can be filled." CHEDDAR NEWS. On last Friday afternoon, when all the world was bathed in sunlight and filled with joy and love, thc earthly life of Maggio Staggs carno to an end, and her soul went out to meet Its Maker. Death at any timo ls 6ad, but when it comes to thc young it is doubly so. Thlr j oung girl was only a little past twenty years, In tue, full flush of girlhood, with a life of use fulness stretching out before her, and we cannot now understand why she could not stay here longe? but God. tho wite loving Father, for a purpose all his own, sent the call that trans planted our friend from a life of care to one of infinite love and joy. For ten long days brothers and skiers and a loving father watched over her bcd with anxious faces but all their lovo j and a physician's skill could not stop' the burning fever or case tho pam I which sb'j bore BO patiently. ' Miss Stagg gjivei her life to the service ot ( Goo somo years ago and since that time has been a member of Cedar Grove church, whero sho attended regularly. Hers was a quiet, unas- j suming nature but her Christian ex ample '.viii leave its influence for good j among her friends and loved ones. During the last year tho aged father1 has given up i wife and son and now his youngest daughter. To these sor- ! rowing ones we extend our deepest sympathy and may the Fiviour. who only can euro the aching paul in their .learte, be with them in their hour nf grief. On Saturday morning ber body was laid to rest in Bcaverdsm ccmc- I tory beside her mother. LOLA D. COPELAND. J. T. WEST ELECTED. Was Nominated for the Legislature on j FirS? liai lui. i The many friends of J. T. West are rejoicing over hts nomination to the legislature from Anderson county on tho first ballot. Mr. West, a now man in politics, entered the race a few days before the date fixed for the closing of entries, just in time to make the campaign meetings of the county. He was elected in the first race and headed the ticket, and in this race Were politicians of many years' experience. Helton, the u<mi section ot Anderson county, is proud of her rep resentative and feels that Mr. West will be or valuable, service to Ander.! son county while In Columbia. George IS. Reid and 8. A. Burns, j two very able men, were nominated | for che legislare on the first ballot. The following candidates will bo In] th- necond race for the legislature: .-nnt, Hutchison, Hall, Gray, Scotti and Wolfe. J. Mack King and Claude Martin in second race for supervisor-King lead-1 lug Martin by ?ver 800 vote?. Winston Smith waa re-elected j auditor on the first ballot. Sherard defeated Summers for the senate by a ; small vote. . Bolearan and Tripp -ia second race fdr county treasurer. CARD BF THANKS. We desire to thank ont' friends and neighbors for the loving kindness to our dear -arife and mother, during her illness and death. May God bless each one la our prayer C C. OWENS AND CHILDREN. SEVENTH GRADE TEACHER. Misa Marge rete Marshall,'of Green wood, baa been elected teacher o? Ute seventh grade. Misa Kar?hail ia a sta. ter of 8. Brooks Marshall. This "com pletes Urn corps ot teacher? for Bel LLERY , lon High school,, The others named In last week's paper. Mrs W. T: Brooker and little non, Norton, of Colombia, who has been visiting relatives ia Belton, will re turn home thts week. Roy P. Whitlock, of Landrun., who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. M, Geer, has returned home. Dr. W. M. Dong, of Llbery. spent yesterday In towb, the guest of Mr. and Mro_ J. E. Horton. Misses Floride and Lucy Kelly left Wednesday for Buckhcad, Ga., where they will spend several days with friends. , Mrs. James A. McDaniel, of Green, ville, is visiting Mrs^ J. T. West, on Brown avenue. Albert Dickson and Ralph Kelly, of Cheddar, wont to Buckhcad, Ga, last week to visit relative?. J. S. Long, of Columbia, who ls spending the summer in Williamston, carre to Belton Tuesday in his tour ing car and took Mr. and Mrs_ W. D. Mitchell and little Miss Ruth Geer, T. C. Poore and Miss Leda Poore, and Misa Hammond, of Willlamston, on a pleasant trip to Anderson and coming back by Willlamston and afterwards taking dlsner at Mr. Poore's, spending a very pleasant day. ,. Mrs. W. C. Latlmer and three chil dren are visiting MfS.'A. C. Latlmer. Mr. James Telford, ot Gainesville, Ga , is visiting Mrs. A. C. Latlmer. Dr. and Mrs. J.'Bs Harper visited friends in -Honea Path Thursday eve nm*' (lo* Dr. E, C. Frier son was., a business visitor to Anderdon ?{Tuesday. Mr. J. T. West Was in Anderson Wednesday. Mr, H. Reid 'Sherard visited his mother in Iva this week. G. L. Hcrndon and daughter. Miss Turna, spent Monday and Tuesday with relatives In Westminster. Mr. J. W. Bryson, a prominent farmer living near town, waa in Bel ton on business Tucs'daj. Messrs. Frank and Joe Cunningham, prominent contractors of Greenville, were In Pelton Monday. Mr. W. T. Brooker, Jr., anent the week-end at Mr. Harold Breaceale's, on Brown avenue, with his wife, who ! I- Ul - ; ?rt f>-tllU3 ll-.:. . Miss Carrie Bre?me went to Ander son Saturday to visit her cousin, Miss Emmie Vandlver, Mrs. W, J. Stevenson, who bas been visiting Mrs, W. R. Hsynle, returned to ber home Tuesday. James, ber son who was Ul while here, baa recovered I and will be ready for school in a few weeks. Mrs. Stevenson and her chil dren made a number of friends while hore, who will always gladly welcome lu* ?-* ~ 1,-1.- - Miss Sara Martin's many friends will be glad to know she fa rapidly recovering from a alight operation ou her foot, Dr Grange S. Cuthbert haa return cd from Baltimore and hopea to be quite well and at his post again In a short time Mr. and Mrs, Ik Si. Heard and Mas. I ter Martin, Jr-, and Latimsr, are vls , iting Mrs. Hoard's mother. Mrs. A. C Latlmer. Mra. Latlmer also baa as her guests Mrs, Margaret Van Wyckn, i of Anderson, and Dr. Duel na Todd, of ?Augusta, Ga. Mrs. W. Carroll Latl mer and three children are also ex. I peeled in a few days. Mw Louis Seel baa returned to Bel. I ton after two happy weeks spent in Charleston with his parents. Mr, A. I). Cuthbert has returned from a short visit to relatives In Som merville, 9, C. MiaS Helen Woodaldo, ot Groen vll'o. visited Mr. and Mrs. J. T. West, on Brown avenue, thia week. AUSTRIANS REPULSED Home, Aagast f L-Via tenden 9;.v? J a, nv-Tba Messag?re publishes a ! telegram from Sofia, bulgaria, which , say? the Austrians have suficred an Irr?parable defeat at Zasaesc, la Ras. ama Poland, fifty ?Iles southeast ol ,Lobiia. noooooooeoo eo o 0 . SEAL'S CREEK SEWS. ? . O oooooooooooooooocooo Holton, Sept. 1.-Revival services, which have been in progress at Neal's Creek during the past week, closed Sunday night with good Interest. Kev. J. A. Anderson, of Central, who as-j slsted Pastor Mott, preacSied with great power, and fearlessly condemn ed sim His messages pierced ninny | hearts and a number of men and wo men vowed publicly that they would I live closer to? Cod. Old wounds werf] healed, the spiritual Ufo of the com munity was quickened, and Ki were I added to tho church, eleven awaiting) baptism. Prof. ll. M. Holding, of Pickcns! county had charge of the song ser vice, which waa an attractive andi helpful feature of inc meeting. Holli ? preacher and singer have made many. 1 friends among us, and wc hops thlB] j will not be the'r iast visit. John Martin, who after an absence lot several years visited bia brother, C. P. Martin, and other relatives, re turned lo his homo in Jacksonville. ?Fla, last week. Refreshing showers '.ell here Sat urday afternoon,, which will greatly | [help late cropB. Mr. Abercrombie and family of New I Prospect visited relatives here last) week. Miss Holt from the same soe tlon, W?s the guest of Misses Lizzie| [and Russie Kay for a few daya. Mr. Parnell of Long Brunch has rented from the Anderson Oil and Phosphate company their ginnery jhere, and will' probably start the mu ! chlnery at once, a. everything has 'been put In readiness. M?88CB Burdlne of Anderson was the I guest of Miss Claudia Martin lust] week. Walter Elgin and family and Mr. Kelly Elgin have returned to their home in Alabama, after spending I some time with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. E!gln. Mr. Charles Cobb, our efficient car-] pent er, ?B now plying his trade in An-] derson. Rev. and Mrs. J. T Mann had tho| following guests last weok: iv v. J. A Anderson, Prof. and Mrs. R. M Holding, Mr. and Mrs. O. C, Bolding. all of Pickens county; Misses Kittie und Mollie McLane. Bowersville, Ga., ?and Mr. D. K. Brcazeale of Dorches ter. "Your chickens will come home to ?roost" was the subject discussed by Rev. J. A. Anderson at tho great men's meeting held hore Sunday afternoon. The adtiress waa practical, dealing I with oucstions of vital Interest to our| citizenship. The speaker cited In i stances to prove that we will reap I what we have sown. It was a help ful service and visitera from various j sections enjoyed it with us. Rev. and Mrs J. T. Mann aro home [for a few days rout, having spent five weeks in successful revival meetings [held in various sections of the state. MTS. Emma Callaham of Cross] {Roads, Oconee county, la spending the] Iweek with relatives here. Last week was a busy and helpful] ?week for "Old Neal's Creek." Many| visitors were here, and we aro al ways glad to have them with us. Manning Cblumbla, August 31.-Richard I. Manning, candidate for governor, I will thia week vialt the Piedmont scc ition of South Carolina. Ho will de liver addresses In Anderson, Green ville and Spartanburg counties. Reports from all sections of South Oarolna are that Mr. Manning ls strong in thc rural districts. He is a successful farmer and there are many j planks in his platform in thc Interest i Ci tuc < lira! ?inti ?Oin. mr.. Mttiiuing is said to be particularly strone. In Anderson county, where ho numbers I his personal friends by the hundred. In Spartanburg county ho has a strong following. John G. Clink-1 scales curried Spartanburg county by j a big majority and ho will throw his strength for the Sumter man. In Kershaw county Mendel L. SIP Uh is already *t work in the Interest uf Mr. Manning. Another strong ally 1B Mr. Cooper. rho state democratic executive committee bas been called to meet in! Columbia Tuesday at noon In the li brary at the ?late house when con tests and protests will be heard. The committee will also declare tho re sults of the first primary. The order! for the second primary to be held uni September 8, one weok from Tuesday will be issued by the committee. W. C. McCown, secretary of tho [democratic state committee, states that complete retorna, had been filed by all of the counties. Ho will or der the tickets printed for the second primary after io? meeting of the ex ecutive committee. Binse the election) thor > have been many rumors. -One wan io the effect that John G. Richard.! would with draw from the race and that Governor Blease would enter. Thia of course was Impossible. It is said here that Gov. Bleaae In taking bis defeat good naturedly. Tbe governor has made no an nouncement aa to what he wilt do af tef retiring from office early tu Jan uary. One rumor is to the effect that be will practice law in Anderson. It was said this morning that he would 1 cesta in Columbia. The anti-administration forces in all I sections of the state are being urged (to go to the polls on September 8 and i vote. "It ls dangerous to be over confident. We must work until , tba I vary bast moment Dont take the ; election of Manning for gran.nd, but I work until he is elected," said a lead er this morning, discussing the situ, tatton. EXCURSION -TO Aiiante. Ga -AND Birrnlngharn, Ala* -VIA Southern Ry* PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH In connection with Elue Ridge R. lt. Thursday, Sept 3rd, 1914 FROM-Greenville. Greenwood, Abbeville, Anderson, Westminister, and all intermediate points, on the follow ing schedule and Excursion Fares: Train No. 16- Round Trip Excursion fare Atlanta Birmingham Lv. Greenwood .10:15 a.m... " Hodges .10:34 a. ni... " Abbeville . 9:10 a| m.. " Shoals Jct.10:47 a.m... " Donalds....10:53 a.m... " Honea Path.11:05 a m. .. Ar. Belton .11:22 a ru... Lv. Belton .11:22 al m... " Andorson .11:50 a.m... ? Autun .12:18 p. m.. " Pendleton .12:26 p. m.. Ar. Seneca.1:05 p. m..'. B. II. It. No. 24 Lv. Walhalla .11:40 a. m.. " Westunlon .11:45 a. m.. Ar. Seneca .12:05 p.m... Ar. Atlanta . 3:55 p_ m. (CT). Lv. Atlanta . 4:10 p.m. (CT) Ar Birmingham 10:00 p. m 3.00. 3.00. .3.00. 3.00. 3.00_ 3.00_ 3.00_ 3 00_ 3*00.... . 2.75..., . 2.75... 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 .5 75 .5.75 2.75.5.75 2.75.6 75 ...Excursion tickets will be god only going on special train and regular trains to connect with special train as mentioned above._ EXCURSION TICKETS WILL BE GOOD RETURNING AS FOLLOWS: TO ATLANTA: Returning on all regular trains except At* lanta Special and New York-New Orleans Limited Nos. 1st and 2nd 38, to reach original starting point by midnight, Monday. September 7, 1914. TO BIRMINGHAM t Ret ruing on all regalar .trains .et." cept Atlanta Special and New York-New Orleans Limited, Nos, 1st and 2nd 38, to reach original starting point hydtaldjalght, Tuesday, Sept 8, 1914. , ..j, Uftj-,n A RARE OPPORTUNITY . nuodi To visit Atlanta, the Metropolis ot the South and Binning-' ? ham. the Pittsburg of tho South. Attractive Labor Day celebra- . tlons in Atlanta and Birmingham. r)ru BASEBALL GAMES AT ATLANTA WITH MONTGOMERY. SEPTEMBER 3.4-6. AT BIRMINGHAM WITH NASHVILLE. BEPTBMBER 7. (two games) _' Five Days in Atlanta-Six in Birmingham Fer farther Information apply ta ticket agesta er W. E. McGEE, A. G. P. A. Colombia, : t*m I tl tim J R> ANDERSON* Sj*. B. R: R, Rv Asters tey >?.???>?' W. R. TARER, T. P. A GreevIUe. ? ? ' ??K8" M PA.NE". * * : SOFT DRINK TAX o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o O o o o Jg AOVOOATISSr1 Tlie following resolutions wore Birmanin adopted. ?August 30th. by the WeUley Bible Class of st. John'B Methodist Government May Place Tu tm Church on the death of James M. RiUi^ ^55^ The' members of the Wesley Bible fo AU Places of Amusement Class of St. Johns Methodist church *~ *T* " " ? 1 wero shocked last Monday by tho sud- 1 - den death of James M. Payne, ono of ' . ?, / ? the most loyal and faithful mombers <?y Associated"Pvess.'p of the class. Mr. Payno has been a Washlnatnn.. August 31'-JV?"stamp nuunner or tho Wesley Bible Class i tax on soft drinks" ss well as beer since its organization and at tho tindo land patent medicines is contemplated or his death he waa chairman of tho by members of the house ways and relief ccmmltteo, a position for which moana committee, which ls preparing he was peculiarly fitted, being by na- an internal Imports. It is urged that ture generous, warm-hearted and Hoft drinks aro as much luxuries ua sympathetic, and in giving and In rec- : wines or boer and that an equitable ommcnding relief, he knew no church distribution of tho tax burden among lies, but bis sole object was to help, all com 11 mora would be accomplished the poor and unfortunate regardless by this plan. of church affiliations For many yeera Another suggestion ls a stamp 50t he was an active member of St. Johns nv J or ten per cent on railroad tlck McthodlBt church and was always ct8 and admission to theatres, base ready and willing to contribute both ball parka and other Focused amuse bis timo and money to her advance- monts. It is estimated that from fo ment and upbuilding. He was one of 000,000 to $80,000,000 could be ranted tho best citizens of Anderson county, jn this way. having lived practically all >TB life in The committee has not yot det?r Anderson, and during thiB time he en- mined upon a complete taxatlou plan, doarcd himself to bia people, who but purpose to hasten Its delibers have shown their appreciation of his tiona so s bili may be introduced as worth by repeatedly electing him to BOn ftfter Prosident Wilson addresiwB office. He was a kind and affection- congress on tho subject, which prob ate husband and father, always help- abiy will be immediately upon his re lng hui children and looking after turn from New Hampshire. Admiuls tbclr welfare; therefore, be it trallon leaders aro Impressed wlth-'the . ne?olred. That tho membcro of thc necessity ot quick action. Q ckftBs extend their sympathy to tho _. - bereaved family .of the deceased D"aiAW AvTP" brother and send them a copy of these PBIvBWH vt AW ABU 'TcJoWed.' further. That a copy of K"ort ??Ib? T? ^O9* these resolution* be sent to each of tho Widows and Orphans ??ar Kew. local, papera for publication. _ -"~*, _ . ia?Ji?LwMlM?.?MMi (By Associated Press.) " All democrats in South Carolina ^,BT"lre; Su,"^Tt?e enl^Dneni should qualify for the general alec- ?f^??S6^ S L ?iS^S? tlon which will be held early in No- ?f #4*??j ??f^'i???J??bS vember. Monday week is the last day vrorlde pensions for the wldowa and to qualify orphans of 8pani?a-American war _ veterans was recommended in the ro ?. J. Bethen, candidate for Beuten- Po" of the legislative commlttoo>*f ant governor in the second race with the United Spanish-American war T? B. F. Ko?loy. may go to tho Piedmont crans in annual session hore today?, section of the state this week to de- It is estimated that 2.000 Tetefiftis liver several addresses. attended the opening session offne _ convention. Commander-in-chicf^K Frank W. Shoaley ls making a trip W. Lewis Smith of Washington, DH throughout the state in the interest presided. Welcome addresses and?5 of his candidacy for? railroad commis- porUi or officers occupied the day. toner. ' He bi meeting with a aplondld- 1 ?? receptlor. _ , MORATOR?VM EXTENDED The anti-administration forces will . mmdam ot4. b? in absolute control ot the next " Loado* Angert SL-David ???J? general (useably. It ls estimated Oeorge; rhaac-llor of the c^beqner, that more than 90 per cent of the a-nouaced hj.tbe Louse af COWMOBS {members of the house and s?nat* will tealghi that tba ?oratorio? would-be Toe opposed to the policies of rho pres- extended a month. It would be too Unt governor. I risky, be sold, te ead R nt once,