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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

Love Conquers all Things.

Long story, but must make it short No
room for love while politics rule. Got the
particulars from individual who had it all by
heart.
Young man of the name Of William
Young lady of the name of Belinda Lived
in same neighborhood, near a neighboring
town. Young man good.lookug, but not
rlch-pienty OF poor kin, but no money
Young lady's beauty not likely to be the
death Of her; bot grandma went under year
ago. and left her pile of ten cent pieces large
as a pound of wool. Young lady desperately
in love with young man, and young man des.
perately in love with young lady Young
man wouldn't let coueealment, like none Of
your demmed WORMS" feed on his crock told
bis love "emijitly." Young lady acknowl.
edged the corn-"thine, forever thine, dearest
William !" and wilted into young mans arms
sweet as you please.
"He held her gentle hand 10 his,
And pressed her slender form,
And vowed to shield her from the blast,
And from the worlds cold storm.
And then she raised her eyes to his,
All filed with drops of woe,
And in the tenderest accents cried,
'Oh, quit-don't hug me go p
Such is life and love- Young lady told
young man to interrogate old folks. Young
man did. Old folks said, mot if they could
help it," Young lady broken. n.hearted-quit
combing her hair-took of hoops-wore shoes
slipshod, aud wanted to find relief in the
silent tomb" Young man met young lady
by moonlight alone, wanted to throw bundle
OF clothes out back window, climb down rope
ladder Into these arms" and fly to the squire
and happiness 81 may die--l know | Shall
die, William-but never, never, will wed
thee, dearest one, without consent Of Ma
aud Pa" Young man pleads like angel
trumpet tongued. Young lady stubborn and
dutiful. Young man tries the indignant
upbraids yourg lady-sweaIs
lie did not think TO f0d so cold
A heart he deemed so true:
A heart like his would yield her all,
II tore like his should WOO,
and talks of pistols and prussic acid. Young
lady dssolves in tears. 80 William, leave
ne-quit my sight foreyer-but take me
along with you !" Young man happy as
Gigger at corn shucking. and tells young lady
TO look out Saturday night and don't be
scared If she sees ladder poked ia back win
dow-"your William will be at 'tother end. "
Young lady thinks she's gone too Ear, and
says better wait till she's her own "mistress
-ouly FIVE years. Young man says hive
years be derned." Was coming Saturday
night with ladder-if his hearts idol would
fly from parental tyranny, and he happy WIN
hin and let him be happy with her, wen ana
good il not, disappointment shouidu ieeo
on his yitsls loug-a pistol would fix things
quick enough. Young lady oil tears again;
"Cruel cruel map-carry me TO the ends OF
the yearth; don't care where, just so as
you carry me-" 49,
gerous dog" in smoke house, aud goes up
stairs. Young man carries ladder two miles
puts ladder up to the window aud whispers
. Belindy - very loud. Beliudy doesnt hear
but dog does. and cuts up among meat barrels
Old lady wakes up. Tells old man
trying 10 break 10 Old man
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17
How a Drunkard Feels-An Incident

A graduate of one Of the Universities of
Great Britain came to me, shaking and
trembling. He said he had "come to me as
be would 60 to q physician" l said, "You
must stop drinking" Il can't" "You will
die" al am afraid shall if give it up; /
can't" My wife and two gentlemen were
present. l said, "What good does the drink
do you :" "No good" "Why do you drink 2"
81 must have it," Thinking that, being an
educated man, he might give me some deos,
asked him-"Will you tell me how you feel
before you begin to drink and afterwards =
| shall never forget He stood up and said,
"All can say is, | must have it," "WhyT
81 feel as Il there we're insects in my veins
Oh it is horrible, horrible | touch my
coat, touch my hand, and Jump! Oh 1
shall 60 mad-mad-ma If | could not
get it without having a sound tooth torn out
of my jaw, bring the instrument and wrench
it out | must have the drink, you see--so |
get it. And then | stand still, that | may
no. disturb its effect. That's wba. want
want relief; and feel it. Quick, quick,
hot, it sends the blood through my veins the
insects are gone, and begin to perspre.-
Yes, | am better, better. better It's what
l want--its coming-it's coming-it has
come to meAreief-llke q fash of summer
lightning; and it has gone, and l get ano.
Their" "Then," said, "you will die" IL
am afraid l shall can you save me 7" mot
unless you stop drinking" II cant die; |
haven't offered a prayer to God for sixteen
years" "You must give it up" 81 can't"
said, "God will help you" mo be won't"
al will" said | ; my wife and | will take
care of you for four days if you will. have
just four days to spare Cor you. We took
him, though we could get no promise from
him. We nursed him night and day. The
third afternoon he sat with me, bis hand in
mine, and l spoke to him of God and Christ
aud eternity. He said Il am man of some
common sense, believe and am very well
aware that can never be happy 10 another
world" He then went ont and cut bis throat
from ear to ear. Oh, my friends, shall we
not try to save our fellow-men from such a
fate From Speech Of John B. Cough.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

ANOTHER FRoG SroRy.-ln the Dallas
Texas Herald, we find the following "A
gentleman Of undoubted veracity informs us
that last week bullfrog was killed near
here. measuring eighteen inches scross the
shoulders, and over two feet and half in
length. His voice was terrih;-his enor-
nous eyes stuck out three inches-and he
could leap beyond the conception OF the most
extravsgsnt. He was shot by boy, and the
jewel.hsaded monster was captured with
much difficulty"
1t is TO be remarked that all stories like
the above emana'e frnm itT-ops OF undoub'
ed yeTaeiiy,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

Where there's Will there's a Way.
"Aui veniam riam, dut .fdciam."
BY JOHN O. sAxE.

1t was noble Roman,
10 Rome's imperial day,
Who heard coward croaker
Before the battle, say -
"They're safe 10 such fortress
There is no way to shake it"
"On !" exclaimed the hero,
TU find wdy, or make it !"
Is Fame your aspiration
Her path is steep and high;
ln vain he seeks the temple,
Content to gaze and sigh
The shining throne is waiting,
But he alone can take it
Who says with Roman drmness-
"IU find q ,cay, or make it,"
Is learning your ambition :
There is no royal road;
Alike the peer and peasant
Must climb 20 her abode
Who feels the thirst Of knowledge,
10 Helicon may slake it,
III he has still the Roman will
To find a pdy, or make it.
Are riches worth the getting?
They must be bravely sought;
With wishing and with fretting
The boon cannot be bought
To all the prize is open,
But only he can take it
Who says with Roman courage
"IH find ray or make IT,"
10 Loves impassioned warfare,
The tale has ever been
That victory crowns the valiant;
The brave are they who win;
Though strong is Beauty's castle,
A lover still may take it
Who says, with Roman daring
"TU find ,cay, or make it !"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

LARGE VEoErABLEs.-We lately gave an
account OF a mammoth bunch of plaintains
grown 10 Liberia, weighing over 200 pounds
and feet inches long, which was exhibited
at the National Fair, ut Buchanan, Bassa
county, last March. There were also exhibi-
ted at the same fair two mammoth yams, not
over year old, one weighing 2S0 pounds, the
other weighing 290 pounds If there is o
country on the globe that can produce larger
or finer yams and plaintains than Liberia, we
should like to know it. One would suppose
that every colo!ed man in the United States
would long to 60 and live in Liberia, where
he and his children may be independent and
happy, instead of remaining in a dependent
condition here.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17
Something about Adams Fall.

tavorite temperance lecturer down South
used to relate the following aneedote to illus
trate the influence Of q bad example to the
formation Of habits, ruinous to their effect.
Adam, and Mary bis wife, who lived in the
old States, were very good members of the
church, good sort Of folks anyway, quite indus
trious and thriving in the world and Mary
thought good deal of glass of good toddy.
Whenever the Minister called to make
Mary visit, which was pretty often, she
contrived to have glass of toddy made, and
the Minister never refused to imbbe After
a while Adam got to following the example
of the Minister to such an extent that he be.
came drunkard-drank up everything he
had, and all be could get. Mary and Adam
became very poor in consequence of his fol-
lowing the Minister'S example so closely
but the good Minister continued his visits,
and poor Mary continued still TO give him
the glass of toddy. One day he called in and
told Mary he was going away for week
should return on Friday-and handed her q
book containing the catechism, aad told her
when he returned he should expect her to
answer the questions. Mary said, "Yes,"
and laid away the book carefully. But Mary,
like good many other church members,
thought no more Of the book until the very
Friday the good Minister was to RETURN
is to be here to day, and hsvn't looked in
the book he gave me! How can l answer
the questions2 2"
al can tell you" said Adam. "give me
quarter, and let me go over to Smiths and
get some good run, and you can answer him
with glass Of toddy."
Mary took the advice, gave Adam O quar-.
ter aud jug. and off be started After
getting his jug filled, und on his way back,
Adam concluded to taste the run. One
taste followed the other, until be stumbled
| over pile Of rocks, and broke the jug and
lost all the rum. But Adam managed to
stagger home.
Soon as he got into the house, Mary in.
quired very anxiousy for the bottle and rum
Nv here is the bottle of rum, Adam?"
Poor Adam managed to stammer out,
chat he stumbled over pile Of rocks, and
broke the BOTTLE and split the rum"
Mary was in a fx.--Ad dam drunk-the
minister coming-the rum gone-and the
questions unlearned. But here comes the
minister 1t won't do for the man of God
to see Adam drunk so she for the wan: of
better place to hide, sent him under the bed.
By the time be was fairly under, in came the
minister. After sitting few moments, be
! asked Mary if she csuld answer the question,
"How did Adam fal?"
Mary turned her head first one way, and
then then the other, fually .tammered out,
"IIe fell over pile Of rocks"
1t was now the minister's turn to look
black ; but be ventured another question,
"Where did he hide himself after his fall 7"
Mary looked at the minister, then at the
bed. but finally she broke out With, Under
the bed, sir | There Adam, you may come
out, be knows all about it,"
The good minister retired-not even wait.
ing for his glass Of toddy dy.-ALstainer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

BID FOR THE FIRsr SHOT AT SourH CARoLI-
SA.-The Selma, Alabams) Sentinel, Of the
goth, has the following Ave heard q ger.
tlemen from the Csuebrske. Mr.. b.. who re-
sided near Price. and better man than
Price is. tell crowd Of Breckiuridge disun-
ionists yesterday, that il South Carolina at
tempted to dissolve the Union, be would give
q thousand dollars to fire the first gun at
her, He is one Of the most wealthy men Of
the Canebrake, and We can assure the disun-
i'oi e hs is not alone in entertaining that
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

Qua BECKY DOES. An Englsh paper Gays
that young damsel who is engaged, aDd
will shortly be united to a gallant son Of
Neptune. lately visited the Mariners Church.
During the sermon the pastor discoursed elo-
quently and with much esrnsstness of the
dangers and temptations Of the sailor. He
concluded by asking, "ls there one who
thinks anything of him who wears q tarpau-
lin bat and blue jacket, or pair OF trowsers
made of duck ln short. is there one who
cares aught for the poor sailor 7" A little
girl, sister Of the damsel jumped up and
looking archly at her sister, said, in tone
loud enough for every one to hear, "Yes, sir
our Beckey does"
A RIFLED CANNON, said to be the largest
in the world, was recently tried at Shoebury-
ness, England. 1t weighs tons, and fires
l75 lb shot. 1t is made of padded steel,
and is the greatest mass Of this material ever
put together.
A LADY.FAscisArISG CLERK AT Council
Bluffs, Iowa, the alarming discovery has just
been made that Frank Bates, q young, dash.
ing popular, lady fascinating dry goods clerk
is a-giil,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

PULLING THE Wool TOO FsR.-A hitherto
Democratic Dutchmsn. of Ripley country,
Indiana, gives the following reasons for
voting the Republican ticket al links
leaves de Democrats long time ago, but every
wear dey pulls de woll oher mine eyes and so
poes met dem agin but dis time dey pull
il SO far dat ZEE right ober de top Dat ish)
Wy vote de Republican dicket." II
Tur old Scotch woman, who, when
TO an Episcopal church, thought thY
.srvces were very fine, but that 1T
awful way 10 spend Sunday" would ~
I,Iad ,bs conservation of ST. PeteH
in prooklyu, last Sunday. Pay
aud stigslli we're the "ebief sipr
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

WOODEN SCHOOL SLATEs.-Not long ago
Messrs. Demand Munger, of New Haven,
Conn, took out patent, for the mauufac.
ture of this article, and from their manifest
superiority over the old stone slate, they are
going into almost universal use. They are
made of three thlcknesses of veneering glued
together and covered on both sides with
black coating Of just the proper degree Of
roughness to receive the impression from the
pencil, and are then framed in the usual man
ner. Their most striking peculiarites are
their extreme llghtness aud durability they
may be thrown down and even stamped upon
without being broken. The same firm also
make black boards with the same covering
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

A WRETcHED CusToM.-A foreign CORES
pondent writes from German town:
The auction of dancers at a village is q
curious afar--the girls are all assembled on
an open space, generally in front of the
burgenaster's house of business, and an
auctoneer having been chosen among the
young men, generally a wag in his way-the
names of Roschen, Narmchen, kirtchem, aud
all the other chens, ian endearing dimnutive
by which the lasses are styled,) are called out
and the auction for the dancer proceeds,
which gives the highest bidder the sole right
over her hand for the year, at all the tste-
dances and rejoicings which take place, and
these are not few. 1t is generally an under
stood thing that it is akin to q declaration,
but still it is not in any way binding. OF
course, there are struggles aud competition
for the prettiest, but she falls to the richest
The cash goes to pay musicians and spread
or two, aud if any ything is over, it is given to
the church.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17
THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,
BROADWAY, CORNER OF FRANKLIN STREET
=zGan

NEW YORK CITY,
Offers inducements to Merchants and Tourists visiting
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The following among the advantages which posses
yes and which will be appreciated by all travellers.
st. central locaton convenient n places Of business,
IS well as places OF amusement.
2d ScrupulOusy clean we'll furnished sitting rooms.
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3D. Large and supeTby furnished sitting rooms, with a
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broadway.
Ith Being conducted the European plan, visitors
cHm live in the best style with the greatest economy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17
J.P. SHINDEL GOBLIN,
Attorney & Counsellor at Law

SUNBURY, PA
WILL attend faithfully TO the collection Of claims
and all professional business in the counties of
Northumberland, Montour, Union and Snyder.
Counsel given in the German language.
TF- Office one door east of the Prothonotary's
office.
Sunbury, May &c, ls60.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

a FRIGID PIcKPocKEr.-A cooler pick.
pocket than is spoken o. in Stuttgart, was
never seen. He was an obsequious little man,
who had offered his services TO his victim. to
show him the lions of the city, but the other
refused the offer. The officous parsonage,
however, was not offended, but politely asked
him what o'clock it was. The other answer
ed that he did not know, as his watch bad
stopped, and continued his walk towards the
Museum Of Natural II istory, which he enter
ed. He had not been there many minutes
before the same person came up to him, with
the air of an old acquaintance, aud offered
him pinch of snuff. This M. W
declined, saying he was no snutf.taker, and
walked away but come minutes after, having
O presentiment of something being wrong,
he felt for his snuff.box, but instead of it
found q scrap of paper in his pocket, on
which was written, "As you are no snuff.
taker, you do not require box" lie
thought the logic of his unknown acquaint-
ance rather mpertinent, and resolved to bear
his loss like philosopher, but what was his
amazement when, a moment after, he dis.
covered that his watch had also disappeared,
and 10 his other pocket was another note, in
the following words "As your watch does
not tell the hour, it would be better at the
watchmaker's than in your pocket" 1t is
unnecessary to say that he never heard any
further tidings OF the two articles.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17
TayIOr's Celebrated Saloons,

where visitors have their meals, or if they desre
they will be furnished in their own rooRs.
9th The fare served IN the Saloons and Hotel is
knowedged by epcuIes to be vastly superior to that Of
any other Hotel IN the city
With all these advantages the cost OF living in the
International is much below that Of any other first class
Hotel. OlLSON W, ftOprletors'
August 4, ls60.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

There is something inexpressibly sweet
about little girls.-Brchdnge.
And it grows on them as they get bigger.
There now !-LOuisriiie Journal.
TuIRTY THousASD APrLEs OK SINGLE
TREE.-Wliam r. May, of Pomfret, (Ut.,)
picked forty bushels Of apples FROM one tree
He had the curiosity TO count the number Of
apples in one peck, and found 1879, making
I6O in ore bushel, and 30,400 spples grew
upon the tree.
BUFFALO ReBEs.-Tbe ST. Louis NO.
Democrat says, that total of $4,000 buffalo
robes have been received in that city during
the present year. These robes are ell tanned
by the Indian squaws, as the men never stoop
10 such work.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

THE FRoG SroRY.-We have already told
our readers that some Of the Toledo (Ohio,)
ladies swallowed live frogs as q remedy for
consumption. This has been doubted by
many but, the Toledo Times of the 29th ult,
confirms the statement thus -
Some question having arisen among our
exchanges, as to the truth Of the statement
that female of this city is in the habit Of
swallowing six live frogs daily, as remedy
for consumption, We will simply state that
there are at the present time more than six
ladies Of this city swallowing live frogs daily
in hopes of permanent eradication of that
disease. aud if We may credit the statements
of our practising physicians are our
upper ten" too.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

A NEW LOT OF HARDWARE & SAD.
n DLERY. Also,.the best assortment Of Iron
Nails and Steel to be found in the county. at the
Mammoth store of FRlLING GhANT'
Sunbnry, June 2, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17

UIO, YE LOVERS OF SOUP! A fresh
III supply of Macaroni and Confectionery at
FRILING a. GRANTS.
sunbury, June :, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-11-17
BLANKS! BLANKs!!

A new supply OF Summons, E!ecutlOns'
N Warrants, Supenas, Deeds, Mortgages,
Bonds, Leases, Naturalization papers, Justices
md Constables Fee Bills, &c, &c, just printed
and for sale at this Office.
Sunbury. April 80, 1889.
rPALDING'S Prepared Glue, aud sheneys Mucnge
- Price per bottle and brush 25 cents
Cordial Elixir Of Calsaya Bark Benzine, for removing
grease. ,o,s,p ruIs orEtcr,
sEnhury March IL. 1860.
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INSURANCE OFFICES &C.
,11p rInnInIAIIrr InsnRANCK ComPA-

UyIHE VIRGINIA LIFE INSURANCE COmE a
NY fully prepared for buness and me Anennon Of .he
public earnestly called the Importance OF M oolecn Ln
tompAny under i charter divides seveneshu OF " pron
every years. among the policy holders heroy sns We
the advantages Of the Mutual system he ~
Stockholders have permanent moneyed Interest IN conducting
Affairs with prudence and economy.
The Charter requires half Of the Capital stock ana
10 be Bond and Mortgage Real 'A
worth double the Amounti ,,,.,,--.,
The chief object Of the Company Is to AID IN ~ none
The Immense Of money which goes annually rom our 51
Tor lfe Premiums 10 Northern Companies That money VIII be
loaned Customers for term Of yea a. ega ana
bursed In our midst. ,.,,,,
FpdoWments and Annues granted. Life and term Policies n
ued At a. other good Companies slaves nsuedio
one year for u term OF yearl.
WIN. H. MacfArlAnd, John Purcell,
Joaenh Allen eamr 7. BAyly,
Rosroe m Heath Jos. T. Anderson.
mos W. McCancs Thomas p AuguTt,
John II. Montague, TO- H. nAnfy..
NAVAL Burr Jas. A. CoWardin,
Levi CIlnter J. b. Nc 1lellAnd,
John JoneS p. 7. Moore,
Jas, L. Apperson, John n Oihoofnes
IevisD Orenshav. b. O. Wherry,
WI a Paine. WIN. H. Christian,
II 4 81 Bsskeryil wyndhAm Robertson,
aamT y Harrison, John O. shafer,
WIN. II. HAxAn, Peter y. Marneks
RobL T. Brooke, " hnns,
Geo ID shell. Edward Norvel,
Wellington Goddia, Geo J. sumner,
Iohn 1ooey d. g. Woodbridge.
Presidont-sAMT J. HARRISON
Vice President-WM H. HAAALL
PAysiciaa-Dr. BLAIR BURWEL
Ah0raey-R0SC0E b. HEATH, ESQ.
anal j. ADAIR PLEAsANTe secretAi
KiV-Ohce corner Main 1iih streets, Richmond.
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RAILROADS, &C.
Winter Schedule.
DICH MOND AND YORK Ca q
III RIVER RAILROAD. RY..@dtY

Winter Schedule.
DICH MOND AND YORK EEHu1
Ii RIVER RAILROAD. GRxAk-1EkX
CHEAP AND ATTRACTIVE ROUTE FROM RICH
MOND TO OLD POINT, NORFOLK,
PORTSMOUTH, EASTERN SHORE AND MATTHEW'S
PARE e200-BREAKTAsT EXTRA
On and amer TUEsDAY October o 1880 passenger trains viii
leave Richmond daily (exeeI tsundAyS At ~ NJ Tues
Meadow Dispatch Tunsta Cohoke and Romancoke, and
rive III West Point Al A. n.
The fast and commodous steamer WEsf POINT, Capt O.
Rowe will King and Queen Court House Landing Tues
West Point and stopping upon signals only al Clifton,
Water Shepherds Moody CappAhoosic Bgler ouces
ter Point and arrive Old Point i25 NJ and
Norfolk and Portsmouth at Up. NJ.
Returning will leave Norfolk and Portsmouth,
Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays 81 and Old Point at
745 A. NJ landing only above and connecting with the
at West Point i2H p n, and arrive In RehmondAt2P
On Tuesdays thursdays and Saturdays the train VIII
leave Richmond at NJ and arrive IL NJ,
pnR only on signal RomEncoke Sweet Hail. Cohoke Indian
Town. Tunst Ia Dispatch, Meadow and Fair 0ats
Passengers Shore leave Norfolk Mondays
Wedsday Fridays by the steamer Northampton, Capt Nc
Carrich and for Matthews thursdays and sAiurdayB
from Richmond any point York River 10 Eastern
To Matthews 90
Fare from Richmond West Pont West Point TO Rich
Rrehs received Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays until
p NJ, At Richmond Mondays Wednesdays and Fri
days until 2 p. N. al West Point
Pare from King and Queen O. H. and other points hattapo
nj River 10 Norfolk or Richmond, t2O
Passengers for Williamsburg S take stage at Rger for Gou.
Cappshoe and for sRu ia and UrbaIna ct West
Point
Regular Sunday trains win leave Richmond A. NJ. and
rive Point at 10 A. NJ returning West Point Gt4 and
oca r H. TEMPLE supt