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Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

trunk, called porter, and sneaked from the
mouse ike thief in the night. From the
note! at which he took up temporary quarters
ne dlNpatched note inclosng the balance due
20 his landlady, and something over, in lien of
hotce' but making no allusiOn to his sudden de
parture or the circumstances that led TO if
Ii was some weeks later that Saul presented
himself at my office and requested a private
interview We at once Withdrew to an inner
room, where, with much hesitation and many
! bushes, the story of the proposaP was told
substantially as the reader has already heard
1t after which Mr. Serrleaf placed in nv hands :
the following billet, which he had lust receiy-
"BDDLEsvrLLE. NAV 10th ls-
> SERELEAF, esq: SIR Our client Mrs CIaons,ro NJ
mann wishes to be apprsc through u.s. at yonP eareSf M @
ment M q certain promise marriage recently ms m bY y
10 you Intend 10 marry yOu not Yours %
"SCHCYsTERh SBIxNER
1t was much like the Pardel and Pickwick
case, and the letter sounded so Dodson & Fog-
glsh that 1t was impossible to repre>s a smile
iously. 'i''O''' '1"'' "nA-
lady, 1-"''y 'n0
Saul shuldered
In the next place" But what passed was
under the seal OF professional confidence.
dispatched note to Messrs. Schuvster &
skinner, soliciting, as MIR. Sereleaf attorney.
conference on the following day, and asking
them to have their client present.
AT the appointed hour, found the lady and
her legal advisers drawn up in order of battle
:, ms is a singular case, began.
IL Is very plain one, at all events" inter-
Iupted OchuYSter. In addition to our clients
5teSIlmOny, we have that of another respectable
lady, to whom Mr. Sereeaf made tull and
Tree confession on the spot. ;"
| have not come to urge the case" 7 an.
s"Greu, but to propose terms Of settlement. "
Inc urn conformity rubbed their hands in
anticipation OF money to be handled
FIeaSe send your boy to conduct hither a
gentleman waiting IN carriage at the door"
L added.
Shuyster looked at Skinner, and the widow
at US all, but the boy was sent
At the end OF several minutes a stunapiao
souhu was heard. The door opened, and de
cIePl'' ShflVelled hgure, supported by one leg
and crutch, hobbled in. One of Sw;it's
StruLd6rugs could scarcely have looked more
ancient or dlapldAted. lie was minus an eve.
holI0W-cheeked, toOthless, and bald as Time.
nave come to make a personal tender of
my client, gentlemen, | said, "ln fIl6lImem
OF the contract he is accused OF making with
yours. THIS is Mr. Sereleaf."
ne widow started in amaz mnnt. at first a
LOOK OF lncreduty, and then one of conviction
flashed over her cOuntenance.
Take him away, take him away?" she
: The wig, cork leg, glass eye, false teeth
and plumpers are all here in the carriage" |
proceeded, and will bo duly rendered iu
separate lot :"
The widow stayed to hear no more.
Her lawyers had a shewd suspicion that the
tender was sham, and that, had their client ac
cepted' nttHe would have backed out But
they couldn't atterward bring the widow to try
the experiment.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES

The AMERICAN possesses alone and undisturbed
there being no other machine ever pretending them
]. 1t has larger arm and stronger construction
than any family machine, admitting larger pieces
nt work, thus fitting the machine to family and
manufacturing purposes well, without need OF
two machines. 1t has 4x5 inches clear room
2. 1t hens any width or thickness from one.six.
teenh cambria to two inches cloth. beaver, canvass
or leather.
s. 1t binds a coat, skirt, or a hat without any
braid OF binding whatever.
a. 1t folds up the brim OF hat to any fullness.
.. 1t overseams a sheet or Brussels carpet.
g. 1t makes beautiful eyelet work.
7. 1t embroiders on the edge.
terial. ' "'N
- 1t has the bradng machine which makes
braid OF aHy size or color at the rate of $50 yards
per hour. This sells for $40 extra
~. 1t always won the first premium at every
exhibition IN which it has been entered,
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

j.. III I ''L Territory there ~cie TWO rival ,,.co
INES one raa ly q MA uauui ln,;tb anG 'I,
"''''f RIM hY a man namnj Johnson Tia
o''D !t!"h vas 20 er"at hat at last 10Th lin.s
go IL" t'c"Pi" ter n"th.n~ and gave them nro,
'iUI''> '1> s. Sml,u offered q fl g ,I,In pnI
d ~ l'a.I'" hHl!r 10 each p4~>cn ger. .john.on
"ng,''l ""hed shirt. Smith >aw tbat and
"'H' on meter y giving pound Of B,!o~no
S'uSf@e with the >hWt johnson adon,cd ,ho
sausage. AMI dt,,tfirutel coa headed canes and I
au.i - 81 Ntt Lymu-. Smirb raII;nJ
,,' ,'',.' '.'' all J".'t,..u premiums with III.
ua VI PHnS amt bunch II tootllr.ck> ~ Zach
man But johnson took all th. h., ,~U,l ,'n,
:nE Ii!' "Ii deht> o. each pq-,ru-er AMI drn1.
~: NJ MN cemetery -o5. smith tnrncd 80
,,'i lM,.'Ir'Aa;".y in his direction Lv c;v;nG
GE1Iy iI't'" r,.r of n;las.a church Iow am65
n''ern II hondgaI >ba Of ,;a.l IN tIa po";Ga "Id
! Ihair"ad Then .john.oa da,orni',oI ~non T,c'o
MS ~ master -trokr lie went +, Hr ,bon, ham
,h,a ! ouh- AMI got special d~pen,at;o, and
lhGh ne offered to marry all the wo,.,a, v.ho ~
!ut III ms stages, to taGc all the men into
'iT:.hef>h!p' and to give gum RIM, 10 ali tho
'"pIeS. smith was hrnien NJ. and b,I to eeI
2ot and abandon the ou,ine-. loLnYon 81 ,eI.
.e ceS I"Qii"en hundred aul tTeDty.siv ,ri"os
H'ieen hundred partners ana he !, i:,dobtoJ -
az InuiaIrnbher Tor six bushels Of gnm
;i"S>' Hut be killed Smith and he is noy1
happy. i' - now
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

FINANcIAL.-The Buffalo Express gives the
following account of financial transaction
which took place in an office in that city few
days ago; BY some means or other, it han
pened that the offce-boy owed one of the
clerks three cents, the clerk owed the cashier
two cents, and the cashier owed the office-bov
two cents. The office boy, having a cent in
his pocket, conc luded to diminish his debt, and
therefore handed the nickel over to the clerk,
Who IN turn, paid half Of his debt by giving
the com to the cashier The latter handed
the cent back to the office-boy. rem9rking .
Now, | only owe you one cent The office.
hoy again. passed the cent to the clerk, who
passed 1t back to the cashier, who passed it
back to the office boy, and the latter individual
squared all accounts by paying it to the clerk,
thereby dlscharging the entire debt"
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
POef2'Y.
THE SEED.
BY R. s. p.

"meh' IN the dark imprisoning ground.
The seed lies waiting for its bonr.
within narrow cell fast bound.
Yet conscious of an inward power.
know that it must cherish tbera
Dim longings for the upper air;
Dreams of a life more free and fair.
Foregleams of leaf and flower.
And when at last the word goes forth
And its frail covering falls anart
And rising upward from the earth
A new lite thrills through every part
ne great sun greets it with smile,
Its unexpanded leaves begulle
From out their buds to start;
While over IT, a sheltering tent
The warm sky bends by night and dav.
And at its feet in sweet content
The brook goes singing on its wav.
anu Hitlng up its head it sees
The lofty Over-srching trees.
Ana feels itself akin to these,
With silent ecstasy.
NV" ms "fesm must seem the strife
And longing of its stay below
How brief the struggle of that life
It's days of waiting long and Slow
HOW strange and sweet the sudden blios
Ihat the dark way could lead to this
think now can dimlv guess
But one day shall know.
Old and Na
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
THE EMPRESS CHARLoTrE.-One of

The EMPRESS CHARLOTTE One of the
strangest effects of the present war-happily a
grateful result-has been the salutary inAu-
ence on the health of the unfortunate ex Em-
press of Mexico. The eminent physicians in
attendance upon her Majesty believed that the
news OF the Prussan victories would do good
to their royal patients mind, and the result
has justified their anticipations The inteIG'
gence of the German successes was mo sooner
communicated than her mind seemed to resume
the long-broken thread of consciousness
Thencetorward she has continued to be absorb.
cd in the news of the day, and there is now a
hope that she may completely recover.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

A pleasant story is told by foreign CORES
pondent, of the Crown Prince of Prussia. Al
ter the battle of Weissenbourg, several hun
dred prisoners filed in with high heads and
stern looks, poor fellows General Won Bit
tenfeld and his staff looked at them coldly.
Suddenly the Prince of Prussia rode up, and,
when he saw the prisoners, he took off his hat
with serious respect and bowed to them then,
turning to Won Bittenfeld and the others.
said: Salute courge, gentlemen; never in
my life have | seen anything SO brave as these
soldiers, whom i'll luck has play ed false.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

To KEEP BUTTER-A writer in Hearth and
Home wraps each churning separately in rags
dipped in strong brine, and packs it in box
or barre of dry salt, taking care to keep it COW
cred with the salt 1t does not become too
salt, and is as good in winter as when new.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

A gentleman and wife at Portland, Me-, who
recently arrived at the dignity of :tin we'd
ding, had the hallway of the house so stock
ed with tin pans, kettles, and other ornaments.
that 1t soon became impossible tor the servant
the basement.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

!, First Young lady OF eight >ummory-"Sav
me@F-G' when yoH are cr At big Ialy and get
G,e"rljg,--" Oh expect I'll get a sewing
cree, ami 60 70 the water cure, and have lots
ol J'WeIrY hat viii you a.. sissy"
f, W me Il nave nice youug man. with
pc'pl.Iul ,,l.. "HI>"cr~ to come amt see me; and
my husband, you know, will get mad. and I'm
cry, aud 50 to Chicago ana sue for , Girnroa -
ana It viii he III the papers. and the renortor. To,
Wi, say that | III a pale >piltual-ookipr l,dv
ahu uly husband Is oIu;c; hat Il be nice 80
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

\ Boston man has been in business tbcre in
one house tor seventy five years. lie is ninety
hVe years old. AMI got all ready to die lust as
as the war broke out, when the price of cotfins
went up - he concluded it would be money in
MS pocNet t. postpone it. And they haven t
come q wn enough since to warrant him a
cheap funeral.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

Some idea of the magnitude of the work of
taking the census may be gained from the fact
that from twelve to fifteen hundred volumes of
one thousand pages each will be required in
which to enter the names Of the individuals re-
turned by the Assistant Marshals.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

Inc Newark. y. J.. Ca~r:r SAYS. ~
man man named II,trh2i- over II Nrv jTortot
t tne other night though. he w,uI have s@me neu
dorn dGn n'aGInS aL ms wife fy dr"rrns loose brick
' uo"h me chimney into the fire r'a.a in bcr
room. 50 he cr"rt >aIt'v outol J,I anJ !" VIII iGP
n"inAs on h"t his ni-a, ,Ift, >ne,ked nm nm
It'lr~ a9I g, ON. ON ti..eE Nr IIntcbL;%apS ;%p
dro?red nineeteeo brick. down the cljmneS
ea@', one "Ith = vi@arop~ siam: bnt his wife
4S'er ~ screamed s'iitary time So then NJ
iI',ohkl>s gave It w, anl thougI.t he wonrj
:! down stairs bur he found rhat Mrs. Uotch :.
MS ha1 had her head ont Of The tram donr
%atch'9g &.'i lig him all tn" time, anl when he had
n%'teu n% +ne ma! Shnt the trap door and fasten
that Mr iiotchki>~ spon. Tie Balance Of S'd'e tbe
h nl<h' =. S:t'nT on the sharp peak Of the roof
WIN ms ualIng garment, of the nicLt fnttor.
ing M 10 the evening breeze. >inrioe. lin IoncIv
ro,'s %;I''o inn, Ht> & &;ioi"hAs~ jntmated to her
him 'A"' sne had
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

:, Namma.-" How dare you slap your sister.
Grorge.-" She k;ckel me when my back
was was turned and hurted me very much, l can
Mamma" Where did she hurt you p
"e"rSe.,--" Wei, | can azlcty say lctcre,
was looking anOLher wa. y
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

An As i>taot United States Marshal in Lon
lsvlIle. IN taking the census, asked a coIorpd
wom' what personal property she possessed.
to which she replied, " Nothin but desc rec
chllIen yere, an dey an wuif much since the
manciption prockiermation
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

\ our ticket ,ir, >.ii conductor 70
gentleman who, having h,cu season ticker
ho.drr Tor some time believed hi, face was so
wei known that there was ~ need for him 70
snow ms ticket. " Ny lacv Is NV ticker" re-.
phcQ the gentleman. a little aunoyed. " In
iced >atd che coulur,Or. rolling back his
wr~t.and ani displaying q most powerful fist.
We'll my orders are to puucn al tickets pass.
ing On to thi, PLATFORM
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
NEW SERIES---VOLUME XVI.---NO. II.

rand ExpOsitiOn
FOR THE FASHIONABLE WORLD.
COMPLIMENTS OF MRS. NJ A. BINDER,
NO. lOl N W. Eleventh Chestnut Streets Philada
FASHIONS FOR THE FALL AND WINTER
Of 1870 Wholesale ard Retail
Mhlch Paris and the first manufacturers supply.
MantIcs COak Ladies' Children
A special plain and elegantly
terms of the latest Partisan English les per doz
II handsomely fitting well-made at Sho
notice. Mrs. Binders trimmings and dointy
stitches Mourning Travelling and Wedding outfits Walking
and Fancy Costumes.
DRESS AND CLOAK TRIMMINGS. BIJT
TONS, ORNAMENTS
comprising the latest Paris novelties in black and coord
ir,tIhgss' Glmps, Ruches, Loops Flowers Goves RjT
tellS Ribbons, shades in Velvet satin and Tt
ieta Ribbons, Sashes, Neckties ' GAVIN anu Lar
MADE UP LACE GOODS-GRASD DI-CuFSSp r AVN poD
DRESS TRIMMING - fOi'
tonte Applique Valencennes Hamburg Eipin0s and ;rs
DacK Gulpure and Thread Laces new in design md
moderate in price. '' "'" III ueslSn ana
CHOICE INDIAN ORNAMENTS
rams BIRDS Mats, Cushions, MOuchoirs Cssea and Eoro
u9Tus, pi selected by Mrs. Binder a Niagara. ~ 0'
line OF Whby Jet Goods in sets Breastnips
ns Necklaces and Bracelets Splendid line of French Let
~ Miieh Tor price variety style cannot be
Vltsd to examine. - wy o'e ieAPe0t'uiJ iu-
Pnking and Goering. Cutting and Fitting Also narfsc
press to all parts of the Union ~ ' " MAJ" Vi eA-
MRS. NJ A. BINDER'S
sep2i4mI NJ W. cor Eleventh and Chestnut Sts Pbilada
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

a woman not far from A'chison. No. whose
husband had just been buried by the Masonic
lIatIGrnify' SAID to friend in giving an account
OF the obSeques Oh you ought to bovo
been there--wo had splendid time ''''
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

y country youth who desired to know how
10 become rich sent qurrtcr in answer to an
aHYGrt'>emcnt and received the following val
uabe recipe:
Increase yOur receipts and decrease vour
expenditures. Work eighteen b,1rr dav
and live on hash and oatmeal cruel. "
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

"A lady was passing along street the other
4ay' when She was met by young man full of
nau WHISKY who IN staggering past stepped on
her dress. Turning to the lady lie remark ed
apologetically. Hoops take nm too IamcG He
room, to which the lady quietly renlied
" Not 50 much as whisky, sir, and na~sed on
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

=, IlnneI meats are now plentifulIy imported :.
inc the perfection OF this branch of indusirv will
be arrived at when we can get the meat y.,t5l ~
ont the tin. '''V N''I' "t"7-
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

A lady who had repeatedly called a little how
to come in and say his prayers, WAS snnny n,lo 10y
taken back by his asking her if God was %"%o IN
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

A S'ho',ma>ter, while on his morning walk.
passed the door Of neighbor, who was exca-
vatng log for pig trough.
" ny, SAID the schoolmastcr. Mr.. s.,
have you not furniture enough yrt?"
les, SAID the man, "cnongh for nv own
family, but | expect to board the >choolmaster
tins winter, and am making preparations
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
Ills Hopkins Philadelphia lI15
HOOP NkIRT MANUFACTORY.
No. HIS Chestnut ST.. ,Cirar,I Row
Formerly 62S Arch St., Philad.lnbi

FOrmeTIy 62S Arch St., Phadelphia.
complete assortment of all new Fall shanas of Orr
celebrated champion Hoop Skirts every length and size
togther win our own make Of Keystone Skirts (spcOnd
qnay) and full lines OF good Eastern made Skirt for
Who'll LESALE and RETAIL, at PRICES JUST RFDt-C I'm az
LOW THOSE OF ANY FORMER SEASON. Our Grammar
M more t9Sn sustain their reputation superiority over
views Of all, and warranted in every respect ~ ~ 'He
COhSETS! CORSETS CurSets !!Our assortment Of Cor
sets 100 kinds prices and includes ve d.
SIFa6e kind such ThOmson Glove Fitting j. Becke 5 R
Merly Madam Eoys and Mrs MOOdyS Patent Self Ads
ing Abdominal supporting Corses all grades together
WIN Misses ana children and grade OF Hand made
CnSets ranging IN tnOws:4c 6gc 75c zoe S3
sac S9c gic SO0 Sill SL4 Sl9, Slg3. &c. up 10 S7G0
fANiER 81 TIES IN n STYLES, to 50 25
Ladies Garments IN all kinds prices Night Dresses
" SlOO to 500 Infant Dresses short from
to SlS G0re Muslin Skirts Tucks IS cts 10 Tucks 94cs
ID Tucks, Sl32 DC, DC. up to SIO. "
HOopsks amt COrsets order altered and ransirad
Call or send tor Circulars.
septzI-3n WIN. T. HOPKINS.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

A yonng man charged with being lazy was
asked If he took it from his father. II think
not was the reply; fathers got all the Iazi-
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
The AMERICAN
ButiODhOIe, Overseaming.
AND
SEWING MACHINE.

"
has the following advantages over most of al
other Sewing machines in the market:
l. 1t has tension which prevents cutting ot
thread or dropping of stitches.
:. 1t has the most powerful construction. which
VIII insure good work for quarter of century.
3. 1t sews the lghest cambric and the uspal
shoe leather without any strain whatever.
d. 1t has feed bar which can be lowered and
raised at Will, thus adapting it to all kinds of ma
teriIl.
D. 1t is impossible to get the machine out Of order
unless by rust, dust taking apart. 1t will never
get out of order by working.
6. 1t has the highest attainable sneed makino
about 2'2OO stitches per minute by foot, and 3UO0
by steam.
7. 1t is the lightest running shuttle machine
g. 1t makes the most beautiful Lock Stitch.
" 1t has the handsomest appearance.
10. 1t has the strongest, most convenient, hand
somely polished, braced table. with drawer. and
board to prevent soIllng the dress.
II. Its cover is polished, fitting and locked as
little trunk. There is nothing better than this to
preserve the machine.
~. 1t has a straight needle
H. -Four hobbins hold a spool Of cotton.
IA. 1t has the best hemmer
10. II has the most complete attachment, the
trades, hens, icls, binds, bases tucks,
hraIds and rutes.
IT, 1t is as simple as any machine in the market
H. 1t needs but little time to learn its operation.
Is. 1t has the best embroidering attachment.
10. 1t sews on straight piece while pufing
another at the same time without basting, attach.
ment after work.
These advantages combine the hest qualities of a
Sewing machine for the family who want to use il
steadily in all kinds of work.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
THE AMERICAN

Can be had as plain sewing machine without tbe
outtonnoie ana OVerseaming, at els less than the
given prices, ''''
We want few reliable agents evervwbere IN
whom we viii! make it an object to sell these p1pu.
lar mat chimes. P'P"
Machines will he sent to any address on recent
OF price. Every machine has full outfit for pain
sewing, hemming, &c. pun"
We simply ask an examination to verify all we
The New York herald., 1870-07-21

OF Finances, made speech. telling the Deputies that
France was anxious for war. and that she should
have 1t as sharply and severely a. possible HIS re-
marks were greeted with enthusiasm. a
Teegraphic communication between France ana
Germany has been des...sa: ca oy tue authorities
.ne Prussians on the border OF France sss '.s ,'s
Bismarck Is much troubled at the sio"noS' v '"S '"S
Landwehr In coming forward. .~
Cermanv vosvSs - AsthTGnemenV Vi ~ ,n.
Ss99any @sAsa Wv 49, --'''.--y--.-. n ~ "ona
parties Its ultimatum. s'~
1t s said In this city tBerlIn) that the failure OF the
intrigue by the Empress Eugenie marry her niece
the Duchess Of Alba, tq PRINCE Leopold Of Hohen-
zollern Is the real source Of the present trouble be.
tween France and Prussia ''1he father OF the
Duchess is now in Madrid. drowned In debt and
generally despised"
All Germans In the service Of the French have been
ordered TO return forthwith.
The Prussian government has announced that mer-
chantmen, even OF the enemy. will not be interered
with on the high seas unless for causes which would
expose neutrals to seizure.
General Wiedel, the Adutant General Of Hanover,
mas been arrested at We!mar as q spy.
The Frankfort Gazette, In an editorial asks how
the cause OF the war the people OF France
or Germany and inttmates that tho question Is one
between the monarchs OF the respective countries,
and one that the people do not feel at all Interested m
The New York herald., 1870-07-21

Tuesday. with 1os passengers and q moderate
neight. Will proceed 10 Plymouth England. where
10 SAID she win be armed and Afterwards sent to
Join the Prissian navy.
American Oficers here who have been engaged by
the khediye OF Egypt for service tn his army have
been ordered to proceed t0 the. country fo"'''@
They number about ss,,er -,.vnwith.
Saturday. ana wlu leave on
Hisr ''-'' ,----
.rpored that Instructions have been sent 10
french men ofwar IN the West andics ~ soon
Tue Consul5 OF France and Prussia az TINS port
have not received any definite lnsTuc''o"" ~ '''
rom theE respective governments a. 10 their con.
duct durih9 the war, but are In daily expectation OF
Information which VIII enable them 10 act more in
! tellgentiy In their dealings with shipowners and
meichanls VI their respective nations.
MARINE WAR RISKS
me marine Insurance Companies In this city are
prepared TO lake war risks, the assured paying an
aadillonal premium OF from one to ten per cent.
document. the blanks being oiled according to cir.
cumstances:-
rro'cy No nsds for--.
under Ing DAYS - asrssd % waive he fOlowns
wrso,ed BY the assured free from claim on .ceoun. Of
capture seizure detention destruction srsng
any bsllgsrent naoa BY from any officer civil milf
authority psr'Hn or % as IN 's'' name Or u''''
company 70 be entitled to additional premium for so
ske OF capture destruction assumed the rate To- be
hxed BY the Presdens or Vice President Of this
Nsw yoRx.-,lT 1877. -, Applicant
The rate OF the war premium varies according to
the nature OF the risk classified by the Board OF
Underwriters THIS classification contains the fol-
lowing division or gradat0ns:-
Belilgerent properly ia Deliigerent vessels.
Neutral property IN belligerent vessels.
bengerent property In neutral vessels.
= Merchandise, contraband OF war, when not
going to beliigerent port.
90 These several risks are again graduated according
Tor The continent OF Europe, next 10 EnQltsh porta
anu W INC west INDIES. south America anl CHINA.
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
THs NEW ARK GERMANS ON TIE wARPAIH.

In accordance with o resolution passed at the
meeting held last Sunday night the Germans Of
Newark again assembled In full force In Turner
Hall last evening and organized into ''German
War Association" the object OF which Is
stated to be the raising OF fund
to provide for the German sodlery, sick
and wounded The attendance was large
and the proceedings animated. The following
officers were elected-Dr. Lewis Greiner, President;
MT. Franz Umscnieden, Vice President; FidA
Schund ana DR.. Char.e, f. Sehlbach, secretaries;
Alderman George G. Webner Treasurer. AT the
close Of the meeting the list OF membership was
opened as also the subscription list.
call has been issued for meeting next Friday
night OF German ladies, TO take the lntatory steps
looking to the formation or similar aid society.