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THE FALLEN CHURCH.
Coroner's Investigation Into the
Syracuse Disaster.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, June 20, 1874.
The investigation INTO the cause of the recent
disaster was continued to-day and important eyl.
dence was elected One OF the witnesses sworn
was M. @. Palmer, a leading citizen and chairman
OF the Building Committee. He swore that the
truss which gave way was put in under the advice
and consent OF the architect who was
paid to superintend the construction OF
the building; 1t was first proposed to
have the floor rest upon IRON columns
but the trustees authorized a change If the arch-
tect said it could be done with safety; II. N.
White, OF this city, was the architect: lie said
truss could be used with safety; iron columns
were put in, but, with this advice of the architect
were taken out and truss put in this was done
after the roof was on; the committee left 1t with
the architect.
This testimony was corroborated by other wit
nesses. DR.. c. l.. Chandler, Clerk of the Board OF
Trustees of the church, testified that the change
from the iron pillars to truss support the moor
was authorized by the Board. on advice OF the
architect. 1t having been asserted that the Build
ing Committee had Deen warned, Mr.. Palmer en-
phatcally denied 1t.
william Dickson, one or the firm OF the builders
who erected the church, testified that iron pillars
were first put In but taken out by consent OF the
architect and truss put in. The architect
INSPECTED AND ACCEPTED THE WORK.
everything was done by his orders. From the tes-
timony OF Mr.. Dickson, who was rather unwill-
lug WItueSS, WHOSe answers were drawn
out by questions. 1t appears that the tim
Der which formed the chord OF the truss
was in three lengths. The first was composed OF
four pieces of two by eight oists spiked together;
the two were solid pieces of timber The entire
length was about forty feet. This timber was not
spliced, but halved together at the end, the oint
resting on the iron post. When the truss
was put in the same pieces were used,
not being spliced, but being joined together with
iron bolts and iron plates. straning beam. sup
ported on struts, was put n the ends OF the struts
not resting on the walls more than about q foot
a frQ hp nnd nj fha OH p,o
was put in without taking down the roof
III order TO save expense. straning rod
was also added, to keep the struts
beam was so placed that the half notch OF one
portion did not hold the end OF the other. The
suspension rods were then put In, the chord not
extending above to the strainng beam. short
iron rod ran from the chord to the straining BEAM
One OF the Joints was placed between the suspen-
sion rod and the rod leading up in such way that
the two ends of the Joint were pulled instead of
drawing them together.
cross section OF the chord was measured and
shown at the inquest to have been cut away in
such manner, Tor bolts and oists that only
thirty-threc square ches remained out of H.
The builder admitted that he would not put in
such q truss on mis- own responsibility. He says
the architect inspected and accepted It, The ln-
vestigatlon will be resumed to- morrow.
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ENGLAND.
The Highway TO India by Suez-Public Wor.
ship Regulation an Exciting
Topic in Politics.
LONDON, June %, 1874.

LONDON, June 26, 1874.
In the House OF Commons to-day Captain Bailie
Cochrane moved O resolve in favor of the inter-
ference of the government for judicial reform in
Egypt, 'because England is deeply inter ested in
the uninterrupted navigation of the Suez Canal.n
Mr.. Bourke Under Secretary OF State for Foreign
Affairs, stated that the chief obstacle to such re-
form was France who hesitated to abandon the
position she had acquired In Egypt. If she per-
sisted in her refusal to conform with the views OF
the other Powers the only course which remained
Tor them would be to act without her.
Captain Cochrane's motion was not agreed TO.
PUBLIC WORSHIP AND POLITICS.
The opponents OF the Public Worship Regulation
bill, which passed the House OF Lords last night,
declare that it Is useless and dangerous; that it
AFFECTS questions OF doctrine unfavorahly attacks
the ritualists unfairly, and jeopardizcs the union
or Church aad State.
The Marquis Of Salisbury, Secretary lor India,
and other tories vehementy opposed the measure,
and 1t Is understood will appeal to the House OF
Commons to reject 1t.
The bill recognizes the present cumbersome Ec-
clesastical Courts, so as to enable them to take
speedy cognzance OF new ceremonies.
WEATHER REPORT.
The weather Throughout England to-day Is wet,
but favorable for the crops.
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MUSIC IN CENTRAL PARK.

The Department OF Parks announces that If the
weather is fine there will be music by the Central
Park Band, under the direction OF Mr. Harvey b.
DodwOrth, on the Mall at Central Park this after
noon, commencing at four O'Clock. The following
is the programme
l. March, "Zehn Maedchen und Klein Mann. H. .Suope
2 Overture, Der Freschnetz". Won Weber
Waltz German Hearts. strauss
Polka brilliant, for the corneL "Ratapan".B G. Bent
s. Introduction, from civilian Tell" ...... Rossin
8 Air Air. ,Mmaryllis" Psr lie Roi Louis XIII
3. "reminiscences from the operas OF Verdi
9. Medley. UNITED Servce ............... REVERE
TO- Polka Mazurka, Die Lebelle"... Strauss
IL selection, "Orphee aux Eners' .O1enbach
H. Air, departed Days. ,................Lo Louis
Finale, National AIRS"
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES

Tony PASTORS troupe draws large audiences at
Cincinnati.
new baritone, Theodore Reichmann has
created a sensation at Munach.
John Harris Variety company has opened, for a
brief season. At Myers opera House. Chicago.
Thomas orchestra will be the attraction at
Schuetzen Park. Union Hill. N. j., this afternoon.
Louis Dachauers second mass vespers, AVE
Maria" and .'veni, Creatorn will be sung to-
morrow at st. Aun's church.
new aspirant to histrionic honors ia announced
at Rochester IN Tie person OF Mr.. G. Edwin Gard
ner. He made his debut in 1.-The Stranger
stephen Massett is whole host in himself He
gives monologue entertainments at San Fran.
cisco. in which he assumes seventeen different
characters.
Days Fifth Avenue Company is winning new
laures at Chicago. The weather is SO hot. how
ever, that the enterprisng manager has TO put
them on ice
Miss Bessie Darling made a great success at
Newark in the character OF Julia, In Sheridan
Knowles play OF THE Hunchbact." The lady
possesses histrionic ability OF high order.
Buffalo Bill, the well known hunter OF the plains
will appear on Monday night at Woods Museum in
the scouts OF the Plains" His performance Will
have flavor Of reality about 1t thar will lend to it
9 charm not often found in stage performances.
Mr.. James W. Morrissey, Treasurer OF Days Filth
Avenue Company is about to return to New York
Mr.. Morrissey has been IN Chicago three weeks
only, and has In that time made many friends, not
among theatrical people only, but wherever he
has been. His industry. tact and genial manage
Ment have contributed little to the popularity
OF the company. On his return to the city, should
his destiny ever bring him back to Chicago he will
find his friends ready Tor him with warm vel
come.
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OBITUARY.
HOyvar d StauntOn


cable telegram IRON London, under date OF
the Goth inst, reports as folows:-"Howard Staun-
ton, the well known chess player and Shakesperian
editor. died to-day aged sixtyfour years." He
was born in 1910. Having completed his education
at Oxford he settled In London and devoted him
self TO literary pursuits. subsequently he applied
himself to the study OF chess. He persevered with
such assiduous attention that, in the year 1S43,
when M. st. Armand was proclaimed the
champion chess player of Europe Staunton
was entitled to contest his title. He &C
cordingly challenged ST. Amand The chal-
lenge was accepted. Staunton proceeded to
Paris and there won the great match which
was arranged between them. He maintained his
position as one OF the chief European authorities
on the subject OF the royal game, on which he has
written and published many works. He devoted
his attention during several years past to general
peare." This undertaking occupied much of his
time. His labors were deemed go valuable as to
obtain for him 81, 000-the largest honorarum ever
received by Shakespearian editor In England.
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THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.
Yesterday in the Mountains OF Vir-
ginia-A Levee Given by Mrs. Grant
Future Movements of the Party.

ginin-A Levee Given by Mrs. Grant
Future Movements of the Party.
GREENBRIAR WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
Va, June g. 1874. I
After the fatigue OF the long railroad trip OF yes
terday the Presidential party enjoyed comforta.
BILE sleep under blankets, and they arose this
morning exceedingly refreshed. The time was
passed very quietly and agrceaby. In the morn
ing the President, accompanied by DIR. Norris,
took a walk over the entire grounds around the
springs. At one p. M. the President ana
Mrs. Grant held a levee at the Preston Cottage
and were called upon by most OF the visitors
Walker Lewis, a colored dignitary from Washing
ton and an cmploye here acted as master OF cere-
MONIES and the guests we're introduced by j. G.
Gingham Pe and Elias @. Kennedy. OF Philadol-
and CONVENTIONAL, but pleasant. Alter par
TOOK Their leave, very favorably impressed with
the Chef Magistrate. Mrs. Grant was highly CON-
pimented by the ladies' for the dignhed and
graceful manner in which she received them. In
the evening the President Mrs. Grant and Dr.
Norris took a two hours drive through the NOM.
tains in Colonel Peyton's drag. The party will
leave here tomorrow, at eight A. NJ, for Charles
town, where they will spend q day or two with the
Presidents relatives, returning on Monday to
Washington.
the Fourth oil July.
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f r "A N Q e.
MacMahOn's Term Of Power a Test Point in
the Committee Of Thirty.
War damages acknowledgements Docu-
ments Seized.

PARIS, June 20, 1874
At the sitting Of the Committee OF Thirty to- day
n. Talon. OF the Right Centre, proposed the ex.
tension OF President MacMahon's term of once TO
ten years and the appointment of a Vice Presi.
dent.
NJ. Dufaure opposed the project. on which no
vote was taken.
M. Batbie announced that the Committee would
proceed to vote on NJ. Caslmir- PerIer's bill next
Monday
MoNARCHIsM NOT ENTITLED TO COMMITTEE CONsID-
GRAFTON
Inc Committee OF Parliamentary Initiative have
decided against referring M. de la Rocheloucauld's
monarchical resolve to the Committee OF Thirty
and will probably declare 1t unconstitutional.
THE CONSULTATIONS OF PEACE.
The Assembly to-day passed bill granting
28,OOO,OOO francs indemnity TO the sufferers by the
late war.
pay the cost OF the reconstruction OF the Ven.
dome Column.
BoNAPARTIsT DOCUMENTS SEIZED.
Domiciiary visits have been made by the police
TO the Offices OF the lmperiast journals and to the
residences OF prominent Bonapartists, and impor.
tant documents have been seized.
FINANCIAL RECONSTRUCTION.
me Budget Committee have rejected the bill
submitted by NJ. Magne, Minister OF Finance pro-
vidink Tor ali increase of direct taxation and have
declared In lavor OF reducing the payments to the
Bank OfFrance.
The vendomc Column Fine-Property
Sequestrated by the state.
LONDON, June q, 1874
The dairy Neacs' special correspondent at Paris
reports that Courbet's property has been seques-
trated, but the proceeds cannot be sufficient to
defray the expense OF the re-erection OF the Ven.
dome column
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT IN NEWARK,

In Newark last evening, at the Chestnut street
depot OF the Pennsylvania Railroad, a young man.
named Clarke Squires, resident of Brooklyn, was
run over by train and fatally injured. 1t appears
ne had lust arrived from Brooklyn, in company
with his sister and another young lady, intending
Newark relative He got on on the wrong
side OF the tram. on the other track, and was
30 paralyxed with fear at the approach OF another
tram that he became transfxed, ana so was
struck His skull! was fractured and one OF his
ears cut of He was still alive late last night. but
iour doctors said he could not 1--we TILL morning.
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r. o M E.
The Pope's Opinion of the CITY
Demonstrations.

ROME June 90, 1874.
The Pope to-day, receiving deputation from the
Roman nobility. aid:-"The demonstration OF
sunday last was spontaneous and magnificent
act OF the people. The counter demonstration of
wednesday was the impi0us and miserable work
OF the sons OF darkness"
The Pope added that he had received a letter
Urging him to quit Rome because his person was
GOT safe; but he declared che would remain here
as long as God permitted"
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fuzzy occupied life, and to NEEDLE with this
scandalous talk was to put himself In position by
which large demands would be made upon his
time and patience that could result in practical
good. This closed the conversation and as far as
any outward appearances were concerned Mr..
Beecher's manner Is aptly described in the Ian
guage OF the hymn
And not a OF trouble rolled
Across his peaceful breast.
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Heavy Gale on the Eastern Coast of New
Brunswick-Lnrge Loss Of Life.
BATHURST, June 20, Il

BATHURST, June rs, 1874.
The unsettled state OF the Gather causes great
anxiety, as vegetation is seriously retarded and
farming interests neglected. Yesterday there was
violent HAN storm. The gale of last week re-
suited in the loss OF thirty-two lives along the
eastern coast OF New Brunswick, nineteen being
fishermen. Four parks ana nine schooners we're
stranded, and about thirty fishing boats wrecked.
The wholesale destruction Of nets by the storm
Will be serious loss as the salmon are unusually
abundant. and large catches were being made:
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SPAIN.
The Opposing Armies Kept in Active Move
ment.

BAYoNNE, June 20, 1874
The Carlists report that they have raised the
siege OF Figueras, near the French frontier,
General Concha's attack on Estella is hourly
expected. Don Carlos directs the defence in
person.
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ITALY AND GERMANY.
Prussian Suspicion Of Victor Emmanuels Church
Policy.
LONDON. June ~, 1874.

LONDON June 81 1874.
The Times Paris letter af1rms that Italy's toler-
alton OF the ultramontane party impairs her rela-
lions with Germany.
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Ask Elastic Belt Stockings, Knee
caps, Abdominal supporters Suspensory Bandayes
Shoulder Braces and Clutches at MARSHS Truss Office
No Vescy street Lady in attendance.
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Religion and Politics in Munich-The
U1tramontanes Defeated.
MUNICH June &c, 1874.
In the Bavartan Chamber OF Representatives to-
day the utramontane party attempted to carry an
expression OF censure against the Minister of Pub
Tic worship by moving the rejection Of mis- esti-
mates, alleging that he the author Of the
connict between Church and State in Bavaria.
The motion was defeated by majority OF five
votes.
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Havana Markets.

HAVANA, June 26, 1874
Sugar-No. IL, Dutch standard 231s a "a reals per
asrobc EXCHANGE in fair demands on The United States
snort sight currency i52 l54: sixty days gold l76
Spanish gold. 29i 1856 Small lots of gold sold to-day
uf30 = 80 800
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LONDON, June 26, 1874.
queen Victoria and the Emperor Dom Pedro OF
Brazil have exchanged congratulatory messages
upon the successful laying Of the Brazilian cable
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A.-Rupture.-Many Man, So Tor
mented by etal trusses that he did who
ried his widow, has found permanent and easy cure
from the ELASTIC TRUS,, 693 Broadway.
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BOSTON, June 26, 1874.
Nathan r. Thayer, Deputy Collector at the Gus
tom House in this city, died to-day while seated In
chair in a store on State street. He was
brothe--in-law OF Senator Boutwell, ffty-dve years
OF age and leaves wife and two children.
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Bachelors Hair Dye is Splendid
Never fails. Established 81 years Sold and properly
applied at BACHELORS Wig Factory, Is Bond St, NY
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At Flushing You Can Behold the Most
charming and beautiful young city in the United States
1t Is but miles from Hunters Point only twenty
utes in paatal cars fare 10 cents; 10 trains daily
depots to aid its growth II you never have been there
accept invitation and visit it at Maps free
tickets at Real Estate Headquarters 1856 Third avenue
corner Twenty sixth street b. w. HITCHCOCK.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-27

A.-Burl<e's silver Gray Cashmere Hat
Is the correct style. Novelties in Summer Hats.
ia Broadway, Park Bank Building.
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A Lndy's Toilet Is Not Complete Unless
there be the fragrant SOZODONT. Unto the breath
sweet odors II mparts the ruby redness
the teeth quick rival alabaster tint
pearls set in q coral
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For NEW ENGLAND, THE MIDDLE STATES AND
THE LOWER LAKE REGION, PARTLY CLOUDY
WEATHER AND LOCAL RAINS WILL PREVAIL, WITH
SLIGHT FALL OF TEMPERATURE, NORTH OR EAST
WINDS AND STATIONARY OR RISING BAROMETER.
For the South Atlantic and Gulf States, increas-
ing cloudiness and high temperature, with light
rams east OF the Mississippi River south or west
winds ard slight changes in the barometer.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, partly
cloudy and continued warm weather, with south
east or southwest winds, and light rains north Of
Kentucky.
For the upper lake region and the Northwest
increasing cloudlness, rain in Michigan, Wisconsin
and Minnesota, easterly or southery winds in
creasing in force, slight changes in temperature
and falling barometer The Central Mississippi
River Will fall during the day.
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average temperature Yesterday. ............. 70.
last year u. 90
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A Marvellous Curc.-W. H. Donaldson,
100 Broad street. Newark, N. J. DR. FITLER'S RHEU
MATIC REMEDY, ID Bond street No cure, no charge.
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A.-Rupture and Physical Dcformities
successfully treated by Dr. MARSH at No. vesey street
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IN the household the bunderbuss that deals destruc
ton with KNOWLES INSECT DESTROYER among ali
creeping crawling. hopping and flying insects that suck
blood ncst houses, and kill pet flowers and
shrubs Depot, No. 7 Sixth avenue.
KNOWLES PATENT POWDER GUN, rs CENTS.
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Browns vermifuge Comfits, or Worm
LOZENGES give the best possible effect. Children hav
Ing worms require immediate attention. 25c box.
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A.-Espensch eid's styles for Straw
HATS The splendid field for choice of lighter class
of summer Hats offered ESPENSCHEID'S Is well
worthy the attention the public at lis Nassau street
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GERMANY.
The Conflict Between Church and State Main
tanned with Great Vigor.

BERLIN, June 26, 1874.
The bishops in session at Fulda will issue a Joint
pastoral 70 the Roman Catholics OF Germany
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THE YACHT VIKING.

LONDON, June 25-5:30 A. NJ.
The American yacht Viking has arrived at Cowes.
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Q q 3 A..
The Finances of the Island in a
"Frightful Condition"
Cali for Tax on Real Estate-The Difficulties
Of Emancipation.

HAVANA, June 70, 1874.
An address has been presented to Captain Gen.
eral Concha, signed by business men Of all
branches OF trade II represents that, sin view OF
the frghtiul condition of financial AFFAIRS which
threatens the ruin OF the country and menaces
the authority OF Your Excellency, IL is the duty
every good Spaniard to come to the aid of the
government with such resources as he can COM
mand. Gold to-day is quoted at 2e2, ana will I'M
doubtedly soon reach 1000 If speedy and supreme
efforts are not made to check the rise. Rates OF
foreign exchange, like those OF gold, are also
going up indefinitely. This upward movement
If continued, will soon bring about general
bankruptcy, and will make the cost OF the
necessaries OF life so high that the people will be
unable to endure 1t. The consequences of this de-
plorabe state OF things would be incalculable. IL
Is the duty OF all to try to prevent 1t. On this
account, and for the above reasons we ask Tor
the imposition of tax OF five per cent on the
riches OF the island, which are represented by
landed property in city and country, and by COM
mercial and banking institutions and others, to
be paid quarterly for two years. beginning with
July l, 1874. IL is hoped that, at the end OF this
period, the war will be concluded, and there will
be no further necessity for such extreme
measures"
The subscribers OF the above document pledge
themselves to pay their part OF the tax, and
anxiOusly await decree levying the same and
making the necessary provision for enforcing It's
collection.
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT CONCERNING FINANCE.
A meeting is to be held tonight at the Palace
The Captain General will preside. All the heads
OF the different branches OF trade invited to be
present and discuss the financial situation.
THE PER CAPITA TAX ON SLAVES INCREASED.
Article XVI. OF the Law OF July a. 1870 provid
ing for the gradual abolition OF slavery. declares
that the government is to indemnify the owners
of slaves emancipated by the law and for tnat pur
pose an annual tax Is to be imposed on all slaves
between the ages OF eleven and sixty years. or
twenty-five cents each. Captain General Concha
to-day issued decree increasing the tax 20 sew
enty-ive cents per capita.
WHAT WILL DONE WITH THE DANGEROUS
CLASSES
1t IS reported that the government intends to
establish penal colony on the Isle OF Pines under
the charge OF officers of the army, whittier will be
sent all traitors, Migrants and incorrgibles.
The Spanish Bank Bills.
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The Weather I'm This City Yesterday.
The following record will show the changes In
the temperature for the past twenty four hours,
in comparison with the corresponding day OF last
year, as Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's
Pharmacy. HERALD Bnildinp:-
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The Spanish Bank Bills.

A letter from Havana, dated the Goth inst
says
The prospects are that general reputation OF
the DIS oil the spanish Bank Will take eject next
week Several cigar manufacturers have notified
not receive paper money. but will demand gold
and silver. II this should really take effect and
become general there would be many failures.
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Comfort for Tender Feet summer
SHOES made on McCombers patent lasts, combining
elegance anc perfect ease by EUGENE FERRIS son,
81 Nassau street Established In 1852
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

A PASSAGE IN THE LIFE OF MR. JOHN OAK.
expressly for the NEW YORK THINKS. win be publisncd
In the TINES OF Sunday, june "a =