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THE HARTFORD MEETING,

The only sporting event Of the past week
worthy Of being recalled to mind il the inaugural
meeting Of the Charter Oak Park. Hartford,
Conn. Viewed from any standpoint, it was ono
OF the most successful trottinS exhibitions of
tho season. The following Is brief synopsis OF
the racing: The 2:40 pu1so was won by WELLESLEY
Boy in three straight heats, his best time being
2:2515; Nashville Girl took The 2:27 purse in
three straight heats, her best time being 2:2455
kittio D., Steubenville, O., trotter, won tho
2:34 purse, maklug mile in 2:27; the
2:20 purse Was won by Gloste1, his
best time being 2:1s1h5,-Bodine distanced in
the race; Wellesley Boy secured the $50
purse, making the remarkable time Of 2:2011 in
tue first heat; the 2;30 purse WAS For By Ever
EFT Ray, his best heat being 2:2s. froe-for-all
race closed the meeting. Tho starters we're
Goldsmith Maid, American Gill, Fullerton. aud
Lula. The Maid won in three straight heats,
her time being 2:175t, 2:13. and 2:l8]5. The
Girl took second money, Fullerton third, and
Lula fourth.
1RoTT1Sd MATINEE At DEXTER PARK.
The tro:ting matinee for geilt1enen's driving
horEea. ut Dexter Park yesterday afternoon did
not call together as large gathering as Was e1-
pccied. tie threat OF ram barring evidently kept
many from attending. Still there wcre quite o.
number of spectators present. who took q lively
interest in the different races. Among them
may be mentioned State's Attorney Reed. Alder
Eaan Stout and M2hr, Superintendent Of Police
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SpCGTiNG NEWS.
The White Stockings Again Fanqulsh
the Baitim0rcs---4 to 0.
TrottiDg Matinee at Dexter Park
Yesterday Afternoon.
Other Turf Matters--.Aquatic.
BASE BALL.

TIE WHITE sTnCK4sGs AND BALT1KoHEs
playod another game in their championship
series, yesterday afternoon, on the Twcnty-thifd
street grounds, IN the presence OF about l,2oo
reople, It resulted in the utter defeat OF the
gisitiug ninc, the score at the close being to
0 in favor of the Whites. Notwithstanding this,
tie game was by no means satisfactory. Owing
20 the threatening character of the weather, it
yas begun half an hour earlier than usual, and
was far advanced before all the spectators we're
seated Then tho ball vas SO soft that even
Goliath himself, were he alive and expert with
tile bat, could not knock it to any great distance,
md before the game was half OVERT had assumed
the shape of lemon from constant pounding.
Hence, the ecoro vas not go creditable under tho
circumstances. The batting WAS miserably weak
On both sides, the eate hits numbering seven Tor
the home club against six for the Daltimores. The
fielding OF the Whites Was exceedingly brilliant,
however, and occasoned considerable wcll-mcr-
tied Applause. Meyerlo and Force wore espe-
cially proficient in that branch OF play, the
former astonishing every beholder with his nc
cu1acy III every instance. Among his more no.
tlceabc exhibitions OF skill were long running
t1y catch, and 1wo or three weli-e1ecntcd double
plays. 1t is doubtful If any person eTer filled
tho position OF second base with greater credit
than did Meyetle yesterday. Force covered
third base in fine style, many of his
stops and throws being ma1yelously
quick and correct, while his other rlay was III
keeping. Peters had little to do, and felded
with his customary wutchfu1nes and skill The
outtielders took caro- of everything that camo
their wav, the greater share Of tho work falling
to CuthLcr.. There was only Que error made in
the game by the Whites, aud that is credited to
Glenn, who nluf1cd throw from Treacy. Zet-
ticn aud Maune we're ut their best. The fact
that nonc Of the tour runs made by the Whites
we're earned. argues that the Baltimores dld not
rlay sharp fielding game. Such wes the fact.
White at third. Say at short. and Branard ut
second, committing several fatal errors. A long
running catch by Dcano in tho centre field, and
some good catching By Ryan in the left, wero
the olly plays deserving OF any particular men
ton. 4 more detailed account OF the game,
even if 1t wcre necessary, cannot BIO given, be-
ca1lse four innings we're played before any Of the
reporters got en- tho ground. Following is
THE SCORE.
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SOUTHERN CES.


4 big Scare in Louistnnu-Llttlo
Damage Done, us Usual.
New YoRk, Aug. 39-The Euening Picdy1sr1e
says telegrams from Shreveport thus morning
bring the startling intelligence that body OF
500 armed negroes has assembled At Coushatta,
aud that the greatest alarm and excitement pre-
walls throughout the whole Upper Bed River
country. The immediate object Of this
gathering Is not stated, but thers is suf-
icleut menace in the fact itself to
arouae everybody to sense OF danger and ln~
pending misfortune. The ueighborhood Of Cou-
slatta to Colfa1 suggests tue probability that
the notorious Ward has something to do with
the present affair. or, perhaps. VIC are destined
to hear more Of those muskots which the Grant
Parish witnesses took with them when they re-
turned after the trial The impression in
Shreveport this morning Was that serious trouble
would result, though we trust more favorable
adyicea will reach us tonight.
In response to inquiry for official information
regarding the above, the Private Secretary Of the
Governor, in note to the agent Of the Associ-
ated Press, says: "No credeuce il given 1t the
Executive Department to that Coushatts dis
patch in this evenings Picayune, which is appa~
rently intended to excite tho people and bring
about another Graut Parish affair. Ward IL IN
this city, aud has never left 1t Tor yoar. Ibe
only baais Of foundation for the statement ls
that the Sheriff 1t Coushatta has summoned
posse of sixty five persons, fifteen white and
fifty colored. to defend the parish officers in
case OF any attempt to force thom to resign"
Letters tonight BY courier state that 800 armed
negroes lad assembled below Coushatta, and
wero constantly receiving reinforcements from
ail quarters. The town Is guarded by 200 wh1te
men, nho call for help, courier has
also arrived at miuden, Webster Parish. who
brings substantially the same information. Forty
men left Cotton Point at daylight this morning
for tho ecene of conflict. Seventy men left here
this p. nl., md more will follow Tonight
I:einfurcements have also gone from 1llpden.
4 letter FROM Dir. Strongfellou at Robinson'a
Place, states that conflict ia inevitable, and be
thinks it caunot be delayed longer thAu Tonight.
The black population OF Rcd kve1 Parish out
lumber the whites three to one. Couhhatta
is so niles from the nearest telegraph station,
and It IL pot probable that further particulars
eau bc bad before tomorrow.
LATEST.
SHREVEPORT, L., A.lg. GA courier ar7ived
from Cousbatta reports 150 white men there
All quiet. Ma 1urther trouble. Tie white peo-
pie effected the arrest OF tho following r1nglead-
ers. and have them in jail under = strong
guard: F. s.. Escrton, Sheriff; H. T.
Tnitchell, Ta1-Coiector; C. Holland, Reg
lister; II. L. Davis. Ta1-Collector OF De
Sofa Parish G. Cone. Doputy-sheriH /; ".
/. Powell. attorney; and si1 lending
negroes. These arrests left the negroes with
out leaders, and their camp WAS at once dis
banded. Two negroes and one white man we're
killed, and one white man seriously wounded.
There is great rejoicing hero over the peace
full termination Of what threatened to be
bloody raca-conflics.
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- u
T:t h,.' hi;--Whi;c Stockings s: Baltirores, t.
rsf ka-c Frrors-Whe Stockings, 10; H3lin.ores 8.
LJt on 11'~s-Nhite Stockings .; Es.l'imorex, =
Time ef 9aMr-Dne hour and thirty minutes.
L1nptre-Jusrph Simmons
THE WHITE STOCKINGS
left on their second Eastern tour last evening,
via the Michigan Central Railroad, aud will be
absent several weeks. No programme Of the
games to be played OIL tho trip has been issued,
but they will meos all the championship clubs in
TWO mo1e games The Batlmores also left
the city last evening.
THE RECORD.
The following 10 the record Of the champion
ship games lott and won, up to date:
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rHE RPussEIS CONGRESS-.

LoSpoS. Aug ga dispatch from Brussels
to the Pal Mall Gazette says that the 1nternn-
tional Conference, ut full sitting, rejected four
Introductory general principles proposed by
Russia, and all the proposals concerning re-
prisais- The course Of dcliberation has becn
peaceful, ana there has boen no 1ecrim,nntion
between the German and French delegates.
international Conference WAS hold yesterday,
All Of the members signed The protocol except
the delegates f1om Great Britain and Turkey,
who postponed attaching their signatures.
, 1874-08-30
FOREIGN.


MADRID, Aug. 2o.-It is thought that 100000
men will be adl ed to the army BY conscription.
MADRID, Aug. 23,-0ser 200 Carlists hare been
killed and many wounded in the attack On Puy-
cerda- The Republican ganison have 10 barrels
place it tue Carlists succeed in carrying it.
A force OF Carlists entered CalahorrA, q miles
southeast Of Logrono. on the 25th inst, and
sacked the houses, levied contribution OF ST.
700 from the clergy, shot four volunteers. freed
the conyicts, and burned tho railway station.
, 1874-08-30

AMATEUR CH1Ap1OHSNF.
Special U,spatrh 10 The CHICAGO Tribune.
CORNING, la, Aug. 29.--Tho base ball tourna-
ment for the championship OF Southwestern
Iowa closed yesterday. The first game was be-
tween the White Stockings, Of Corning, and the
Pastimes. Of Bedford, aud was easily won by the
Pasttimes. Tic score stood 81 to IL, tho Whites
throwing up the game on the eighth inning.
In the afternoon q game WAS played between
the Blue Stockings OF Corning and the Pas
times OF Bedford for the second prize It was
Witnessed by large and enthusiastic audience.
there being . goodly number Of the fair sex
preeeut. The game resulted in favor Of the
Blue Stockings, the Rcore standing 81 to; L.
Time of game two hours and fifteen minutes.
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Rhe1n, Alfred SPHINX Col. Tom Keofo, Mr.. Loom
ia, J. G. aIcCord, e. T. .Eyerhart, George Man.
B.lr, c. r. Hcnshaw, Z. Packer, Frank Aguew,
Ira Holmes. Albert Holmes. ". Northrup, J.
Wilkes Ford, Washington Hesing. E. Walker,
Col James Aiken, and others. Tho races we're
all ''best two in three" and were well contested
throughout, better time being made than had
been anticipated. The frzt race for horses to
harness, resulted as follows:
Mr.. Ellis b. m. Gertrude. de...............-.-..9 ,
Mr. spinka c. G. Tempest. !
Mr.. Andcrsons C. G. Blue Skin. z
Mr. Nussel's b. 6.
a1r. Abelrs blk Ill. Bertha.
1ime-2:41A; 2:37; 2:36.
The second race to road-waBons resulted As
follows:
s1r. Taylor's b. n. Fanny
hr. carrigan's b. g.: Rt'ckey. 5r 3
T.me-2:42; $50.
The third race on the programme did not como
OF as advertised, bnt III lieu the following
horses competed to harness. with result as fol-
lows;
11r. So1ner's Magnet.
Nj Aussela CLIP; er. .'.....'.-.-....'...t.1 2dr.
Mr.. Colds hate Fisher. III.
Tin,<-5:4i; 23sH o:5e.
The fourth race was to road-wagons, and re-
suited as follows:
Alr. 6herwocds Charlic. c........................1
DIR. Packers FANNIE. Z
Mr.. McCord's Brown George. J.
Mr. BouIaigue's Sleepy Bit. Observation-Disclosures.
Mr. Nlsh Hcsng's Gernuua. a.................
Nr. Mligan's Blue Dick. icA........................6 6
Sr. Sweency{s Brown Tom. m....-..-.--.....-....
slr. Cozens Laura. -.......-..............
Mr.. NcDunuld'd Bay Jim m...........-..........-9
1Ir. Stevens Frank. DR.
Mr. Sai:ers' Mollie.
0lr. Arlnonis Molhe.
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THE EFjSCQPaL!hHS.

NEW YORK, Aug. 29-Bishop Potter, Of tho
Protestant Episcopal Church, put his foot
down" upon tho proposition FOR d Church Con-
greeB, preliminary to the session Of the General
Convention in this city next October.
, 1874-08-30

PARIS, Aug. 29.-President MacMahon has
sgued decree ordering elections to be in seren
departments on the 4th Of October next, to fill
vacancies in he National Assembly.
The French authorities have disar1ned Car
List battalion for entering French territory. Tho
Carlists hare Bincs been more c1cumEpect.
, 1874-08-30

1uE SARATOGA uE0ArrA.


SARATOGA. Y. T., Aug. 29.--In the regatta to-
day, the 2-mi G sing1e-scuIl race was won by Cur
It's, in l4:3724. Seven bouts started
Three crewa started in tho four-oared 3-1nile
row. which Wa won by the Argonaut crew, Of
New jersey, lime, 25:5ol1l.
, 1874-08-30

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Aug. 29.-Elias T. Klels.
Judge Of tne City Court at Eufa!a, was arrested
last night on a charge Of aiding the escape of a
felon. Several citizens of Eufaa have 0een al
rested, charged with violation Of the Enforce
r,ent art
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1.1h<--s>ot L.oIt4s
During tho afternoon the wcll-known marc
C!cmentine made M exhibition of speed, and it
WAS expected by many that size would got inside
Of 2:20, but they we're disappointed, rs, notwith-
standing the stimulus OF running horse to
push her, her time for the mile was only 2:291
During the afternoon music was furnished by
Pages band, which added not little to the
pleasure OF the occasion, Which, if not marked
By an exhibition OF wonderful trotting, Was ut
any rate enjoyable throughout.
RACES IN LIMA, o.
Spec,al Disuu.ch 10 iHc Ch,caos Tribune.
LIMA, O., Aug. 29.-This was the clusing day
Of tic races here. The weather was very dpe.
aud the track was in good condition. The at
tendance WIS fair.
In tho pacing race there were three entries,
Hoosicr Tom selling first choice in the pools.
The following is the summary:
Hocsier Tom -.-...-.---......-.-..---.l !
k4stlng yina ......--..'.......-'..2 ! > =
'''''D ai'as"2:4 2:4 ISL ~; 5ss
The race WAS given to nattns Jim on claim
Of foul driving Of Hooaler Tom. There T.
great deal Of dissatisfaction over this decision of
the judges.
The last raca VAS the free-for-all trot, weights
and distances. There we're three entries. Harry
Mitchell won the race IN three straight lcats.
Time, $50, 2:3119, and'2:S2.
THE LONG EEANCn RACES.
LONG BRANCH, Aug. 29.-The nrst race, for all
ages, mile. was won bY the Julius colt.
Time, LACK, 1:4o>1SS, and 1:50]1. Audubon won
tho first heat.
The second race. constellation purse, dash
Of i 4 miles, resulted in dead heat between E.
F. Carver and Stcckwood. These horses ran
again, and Carver won. Time, 2:435t.
The BteepIe chase WAS won by fesuYius, Elec-
tric second, and Blind Tom third.
, 1874-08-30

FAST TINE OF THE SEASON.
The following tabular record Of the fast time
made at the great meetings during the present
season will not only be interesting reading, but
, 1874-08-30

GREAT BRITAIN.
LONDON, Aug. 29.-The sale Of the London
Hour has been prohibited.
, 1874-08-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,

Engagement Of the Eminent Natural Actor. Mr..
ROBERT Now
For wecx only. Every Ereniae and "Wednesday aud
Ihe Sleep. of Twenty Ye.zs-" - Dr.. 1nat!1ed from
Wn.hir Eon l1r11's Popular Legend, eEtaled and
taortAlized
RIP VAN wINK-LE.
With powerful cast, and the beautiful music nf tn
piece, produced By Mr. GoorCo Looaeh md hs Sa2 Or
cheAtla.
, 1874-08-30
BEECHER-TfL70N.
fCoutfnucd from the First PuKe.)

preached the gospel Of s1okannA, liberty for the
world, progeny for Allah. and his followers
believed that even Ills exuberant physical Life Tas
4ha sil,:ar shick ha h,d i1unG
, 1874-08-30
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF TRAIN

EXPLANATION OF RxrEREScx n AEks.-f 5atu.da7t
septed. SUNDAY exceptef. Monday excepted. !
mrs sunday 1T : 10 l. n Daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-14

The Milwaukee Sentinel is out In
a new dress throughout. The Seati-
mel has said not word in reference to
its new suit, probably thinking that a
discriminating public would twig the
bright buttons and glossy texture
soon enough, and so it is, for our ex-
changes are sending in their congratu-
lations thick and fast. We wish the
Sentinel future full Of prosperity as
it deserves. The best among the many
journals upon our table, We hail its
daily arrival with satisfaction and de-
light. The Sentinel has a comfortable
subscription list in our city, but its
power presses can supply our people
with few more copies. Send in the
names.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-14
A Liquor Case.
What a Judge Said an Passing Sen
tence FUpon q Person Found Guilty of
Selling Liduor to Minors.

MORRIS, ILL.,, April %, 1874.
excitement Of the past month on the
temperance question has subsidized. and
earnest work commenced. The friends
of temperance, and particularly the
ladies, resolved to first see if the ex-
listing laws could not be enforced, and
to that end had three saicon-keepers
one woman and two men-arrested
for selling to minors. The liquor men
combined together to defend each
other, and employed the Hon. S. W.
Harris to defend them. The prosecu-
ton was carried on by A. r. Jordan
Esq, the Prosecuting Attorney. Great
interest was taken in the several trials,
and the Court House was filled with
citizens and ladies. The jury found
the defendants all guilty, and the Hon.
j. n. Reading, Judge, in pronouncing
sentence on the defendants in the first
suit, used the following language:
''Fhe jury having found you guilty
OF selling Intoxicating liquors to a mi
nor, 1t remains for the Court to pro-
nounce the sentence of the law. The
penalty for this offense fixed bv the
Legislature indicates that it considered
the crime to be of serious character
By the law you may sell to men and
women, if they will buy. You have
given your bond, and paid for vour i;
cense to sell to them, and no one has
the right to modest you in your legal bust
ness. omatter what the consequences
may be, no matter what poverty and
restitution are produced by SELLING ne
cordtng to lar, you have paid vonr
money for these privileges and YOU are
licensed to pursue your calling No
matter what families are distracted onJ
rendered miserable, no matter wb.+
wives are treated with violence what
children starve and mourn over the
degradation Of a parent, your business
is ieqalized, and no one may interfere
with you in it. No matter what moth
er may agonize over the loss of a son,
or sister blush for the shame of a
brother, you have a right to disregard
them all and pursue your legal calling ;;
you are licensed You may fit up your
laDfs% place OF business 10 the most
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-14
The Argument Of Whisky.

Rev. G. Haddock, q Methodist min
lister, recently gave temperance lee
ture at Sheboygan Falls. After the
lecture, WIFE proceeding to the house
Of Mr.. Potter, he was assaulted by
three men whe knocked him down and
otherwise maltreated him. But the
rufians had counted without their host.
The Rev IS large man with a muscle
like pile driver, and the way he went
for that whiskey Chinee gang was ter
rifle. lie dealt out such blows as
caused them to think they were being
caressed by government mule. Fully
aroused, he sent them tumbling hither
and yon Ike a lot Of ten-pins when one
makes ten strike, and they didn't
come to time worth cent. The Rev.
says the Lord gave him arms, and
hands, and feet, wherewith to defend
himself with, and if he had failed to do
his duty, the Lord would have held
him responsible for the hiding of his
talent Such is the argument of whis-
Ky. It not only robs a man of all that
makes life precious, but it would take
the life with as little consideration as a
man would stamp upon venomous ser
pent. What luxury to be counted
with such men, and known as their
first cousins
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-14

enticing and captivating form; you
may furnish it with the most costly
and elegant equipments for your larfaL
trade; you may fill it with the allure
ments to amusement, you may use all
your art to induce visitors; YOU may
skillfully arrange and expose 70 view
your choicest wines and most captivat-
ing beverages; you may then induce
thirst by all contrivanees to produce a
raging appetite for drink, and then
you may supply that appetite to the
full-because it is lasftsl; and you
have paid for it; you have license.
You may allow boys, almost children,
to frequent your saloon, they may wit
ness the apparent satisfaction with
which their seniors quaf the sparkling
glass, you may be schooling and train.
ing them fer the period of Il when they
too can participate, and all this is lac-
JM You may hold the cup to their
very lips, but you must not lei them
drink--that IS unlawful. But, while
you have all these privileges for the
money which you pay, this poor privi-
lege of selling to children is denied
you. Here parents have right to as
sert a little claim. Here the parent
has right tc say. "Leave my son to
me until the law gives you the right
to destroy him. Do not anticipate
that terrible moment when I can assert
for him no further rights of protec-
ton. That will be soon enough fol
me, his mother, for his sisters, for his
friends and for the community to see
him take this road to death. Give
him to US in his childhood at least
Let US have few years of his young
life IN which we may enjoy his limo,
cence, to repay US in some small de,
gree for the care and love we have
lavished upon him" This is some.
thing you, who now stand prisoner
at the bar, have not paid for; this is
not embraced in your license. You
have your ''bond'' to use to its full ex-
tent :; but in this taking your pound
of flesh" you draw the blood, and
that which is nearest the heart. The
law in its wisdom, does not permit
this, and you must obey the law. By
the verdict of the jury you have been
found guilty of transgression of the
law.-Its extreme penalty is thirty
days imprisonment in the County Jail
and 500 fine; its lowest, ten days
Imprisonment and $50 fine.
For this ofense the Court Sentences
you to ten days Imprisonment in the
County Jail, and that you pay a fine
of S75 and the costs, and that you
stand committed until the fine and
costs Of this prosecution are paid.
AS may be imagined, the delivery
OF such sentence produced consider
able commotion--being praised by the
temperance people as the best temper
ance speech Of the season; and also
giving satisfaction to the liquor deal
ers, from the fact that it gave them
assurance that SO long as they ''stuck
to the letter of their bond" they
could not be interfered with or modest
ed by crusaders or others.-Cor. Chi
cage Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-14

almost every direction. Last week
the fences and out buildings near Port
Edwards came near being destroyed.
For several hours '.all hands were
fighting the enemy. At Hurleyville
the FIRE caught from an engine on the
Valley road, and for time the lum-
Der yard was severely threatened. The
residence of Hamilton Canning came
near being destroyed. 1t was current
ly reported for time that Mr.. Casey's
house had burned. All around US the
fires were raging with great intensity,
and the railroad trains were surround
ed with fame repeatedly. The south
ern bound train on the Valley road
did not reach Tomah on Saturday till
near midnight. The sky is lighted up
with lurid redness in every direction.
A slight rain last Sunday has tended
to extinguish the flames somewhat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-05-14
numbering and logging on the
Wisconsin River and its
Tributaries.
Especial Cor. of the Chicago Times.l

Grand Rapids, April 28.-I have
been engaged for some weeks in
collecting facts and figures relative
to the lumber business on the Wis
consin and its tributaries, and am
we'll satisfied that they are nearly
accurate. OF course it is impossible
to obtain the exact figures, but l have
submitted these to different we'll
posted parties, and they have been
pronounced correct"
Commencing at Jenny Bull falls.
twenty miles above Wausau, [ will
first give you the amount ofs
LUMBER BEING SHIPPED THIS SEASON.
and taking all the tributaries from
these to the mouth Of Yellow river: