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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-03-03

IMPORTANT ROAD CAsEs.--In the
County Court this week the much talked
of MoWry's Hill road. change, asked for by
J. W. Stout and others, was established
bv the court, and land damages to the
amount of $273, directed to be divided be-
tween Isaac Coffman, Sam1 Driver, James
A. Brennaman and Jacob Slower. The pc
tition of Judge David Fultz, and others,
for change of the Churchville road at the
point where it leaves Staunton, was re-
ferred to J. G.. Slower, as special commits
sioner. The change asked for goes, we
believe, through the Staunton water-works
property.
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COUNTY COURT. J. N. Hendre,s.
The County Court met on Monday last.
y he following is a summary of the business.
Probate.-Will of Susannah Wine, late
Of. Illinois, admitted; will of Mary J. La
rev, admitted, with VIM. J. Larew, ex'r;
administration granted VIM. A. Hudson,
OH estate of Mollie E. Hudson, decd; adj
msinistration granted Geo. Towberman, on
estate Of Anna Wenger, decd. The estates
of David O'Connel, Thomas McClintic
and Newton Dever, were committed to
Sheriff Mowry. The following guardians
were appointed: Chas. T. Palmer, guardian
of Mary and Sarah Wilson; Joseph Pelter,
guardian of the Wine children; Jno. A.
Fauver, guardian of Emma G. Thompson,
and Jno. ". Caldwell, guardian of Sarah
J. Smith. Henry B. Jones renewed his
bond as admir- of Catherine Slower.
Criminal Cases.-Obed Frazier, colored
for forgery, and Saml Bowles, colored,
Second offence) for larceny, were indicted,
and cases set for Monday next. Mary
Brown, colored, for lewdness, fined $500.
Jas. Webster Koiner, indicted for cutting
VIM. Jameson, was bailed to appear on the
second day Of the March term. Lewis Gar
Der, indicted for assaulting Mary E. Croft.
Road Matters.-Commission s. K.
Taylor's report OIL the work of Adam
Blauth, on the Middlebrook road, was con-
firmed, and Blauth allowed a balance Of
1887 for the work, and $97 so for work done
outside of the contract.
Personal.-Geo. L. Clemmer, qualified as
a notary public, and Chas. 5. Byers, as De-
putty Treasurer.
Ten motions, &C., were disposed of.
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H. M. McILHANY is agent fer R. H. Miller
Baltimore Fireproof Safes.


CEASE COMPOUND has acquired really an en-
viable reputation; in fact, it has met with I'M
preceden ted success. Never has there been
medicine before the people that has given such
universal satisfaction. Those who once use it
will not be without it,. All look upon it as a
blessing in time of affection, an dchiIdren who
can but lisp its name call for it when they are
suffering with aches and pains. They have the
evidence of hundreds of our best citizens, who
claim for it as family medicine that it has no
equal, and we advise all who are suffering from
Neuralgia. Rheumatism, or aches and pains of
any kind to try it, as it will surely give imme-
date relief. 1t is also highly spoken of by
those WHO have used it in cases of Bruises,
Sprains, Sore Throat, &c. It is home medi-
cine and home enterprise, and worthy the at
tentlon OF those who stand in need of a good
family medicine. Read few of these cert:f-
Gates:
From Hon. NIX. Trout. Mayor of the City of
Staunton.7
STAUNToN, January 20, 1875.
certify that have used "Cease's Com
pound" and have found it to be very good
remedy for many things it is recommended for.
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LENT.-And now for the ragged edge !!
Lent commenced ON Wednesday. The
close of the seasons gaities WAS the admir-
ably managed Leap Year soiree given at
Mozart Hall by the ladies of the Cotillion
Club. Everything was in such excellent
taste. The ladies gave their gentlemen
bellies very handsome supper. For forty
days the look ahead is very blank. No
concerts, no church fairs, no club meet
ings, no nothing-but church going and So
ciety people talking chalk eggs.
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A STAUNTON MINISTER ABRoAD.-The
Roanoke ''Gollegian,' speaking of the lee
ture of Rev. McDuff simpson, of Staun-
ton, before the Young Mems Christian
Association Of Roanoke College on the 21st
ult., says:
The anniversary address before the
Y Dung Mems Christian Association of
Roanoke College was delivered by the Rev.
McDuff Simpson, of Staunton, Virginia,
on the evening Of the 21st inst. The
speaker took for his theme, ''The Power of
True Religion" We will not attempt to
give even synopsis of this most excellent
address, feeling that we should not be able
to do it justice. Mr.. S. is an earnest, for
chile and eloquent speaker, and thoroughly
protestant in his convictions. Ritualism
and semi professionalism received a severe
pounding at his hands. He exhorted the
young men never to go forth to battle
against error and infidelity with censor
in one hand and lighted candle in the
other. but to arm themselves with the pure
theology of the Bible.
Mr.. Simpson is native of Ireland, where
| he received thorough education; has been
in this country only ten months, and in
this short time has gained for himself the
| reputation of an orator, as we'll as an ear
nest and devoted minister Of the gospel.
He has charge of the Second Presbyterian
| church of StauntOn.
The Salem Register" speaking of the
same lecture, says:
The church was well filled, although the
| weather was very inclement. Mr.. Simp-
son is fine orator, and his address showed
| that he is young man Of more than Ordi-
nary ability. He is an earnest speaker,
and seems to have his soul interested in
| the good work he has undertaken.
| The speaker made a very fine impre ssion
| upon our people as an orator.
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LARGE LAND HoLDER.-A petition
was granted in the County Court, this
week, for the correction of an erroneous
assessment against Jno. Coalter. It seem
ed that the petitioner was asse ssed for 35,
743 acres Of land and the assessor had put
on some two thousand too many. The er-
ror was corrected.
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MAKING A CITIzEN.-W. r. Newman,
appeared in the County Court, Tuesday,
and having solemnly, absolutely and en-
tirely renowned and abjured all allegiance
to any foreign prince, potentate, state or
sovereignty whatever, and particularly
to Frederick August, King of Saxony;
took the oath and became a naturalized
citizen of the Republic.
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THE CHURCHES NEXT SUNDAY.-Com.
munion at the LIST Presbyterian Church,
Rev. Mr.. Stricken, this evening and to-
morrow morning. At the I'd Presbyterian
Church, Rev. McDuff Simpson, in the
morning, and Rev. Sam1 McCune, at
night. AT the other churches, the regular
naStOrS
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A POCKET-BooK IN HIS BooT.-Last
Tuesday, Mr.. W. F. Beard, who had just
lost his pocket-book, came to this office and
had some hand-bills printed, offering a re-
ward to the finder. In an hour or so he
called to say that he had found it. it having
gotten down into his boot!
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EXCURSION TO THE METHo DIST Con-
FERENCE.-Our Methodist friends and
others will have an opportunity of attend
ing church in Winchester Sunday morn
ing and afternoon. They can leave here
at $50 A. NJ, get there in time for morn
ing services at the various churches, whose
pulpits will be filled by the most distin-
guished ministers Of the Baltimore M. E.
Conference, in session there, and return
home by O'Clock that evening. The round
trip is only 1915.
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Ss~>~@~

A RAFT OF DEEps.-The country visi
tors on Court day were astonished to see
one hundred and seven deeds posted in
front Of the Court House. The highest
number within the recollection of the
average Stauntonian is fifty-three. The
changes of real estate in Augusta county
recently are unprecedented.
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GRAND JURoRs.-The following named
persons have been drawn to serve as grand
jurors at the March term of the Court of
Hastings for this city, to meet on the 9th
day of March next:
Ward No. 1.-R. w. Hardy, L. W. Pea
co, W. W. Fretwell, r. w. Burke, Addi-
son Gregory, John F. Beard, A. A. Cru
bert. R. F. Lsrew, VIM. L. Lushbaugh, J.
F. Tannehill; H. 2. Dickerson, Charles G.
Wheat.
Ward No. 81. S. Gillian, A. j. Butts,
George K. Harper, S. H. lushbaugh, Geo.
A. Armentrout, A. S. Lara, George P.
Baker, R. M. Ayres, John S. Parent, ].
H. Wayt. S. N. Bagby, Gabriel Hirsh.
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A CROWDED COURT DAY.-Last Mon
day the crowd from the country in atten-
dance at court was larger than has been
known in Staunton for two years. The
everybody to town.
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DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT AT MID
DLEBRooK.-The young men of Middle
brook intend, under the direction and
management Of Mr.. Jno. M. Ferguson, of
that village, to give dramatic entertain
ment there on Tuesday night, the 9TH inst,
for the benefit of the Middlebrook Acade-
my. There will be tragedy, comedy and
farce, including the play Of "More free
than welcome" with Mr.. Jno. M. Fergu-
son as John Smith, J. M. H. Randolph as
SNOOPY, and Frank Clemmer as Fred.
Freeley; the Ethiopian farce of ''Uncle
Jeff,'' with Messrs. M. Fix, Lutte H.
Helms, Richard Hogshead, Kennie Smith,
J. Preston Knighton, J. M. Fl. Randolph
and Thomas H dimes in the characters; the
farce Of "D'ye know me now?' with Jno.
E. Gale, Willard F. Fix, Kennie Smith,
Preston Knighton, Richard Hogshead,
Tommy Helms and J. M. H. Randolph,
and concluding with the farce of "The
Mischievous Niger" The Middlebrook
string band will be in attendance. The
performance, we are assured, will be well
worthy the patronage Of the public, and
we hope the performers will be greeted by
| full house.
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WANTED "A good white girl that can come
we'll recommended, can secure good home as
nurse and general assistant Ut on application at
this Office. feb25.2t
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REMARK.
City Notices.

| PIcrUREs.-Call on B. NJ. JAMESON opposite
Grange Hall, to have your pictures hung.
| CORDS, NAILS and HOOKS on hand in any
! quantity nights
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INDICATED SCARLET FLANNEL.-Shirts and
Drawers, Ger tain cure for Rheumatism, FOR sale
low by E. B. SPENCE Son, Merchant Tailors,
1900 Main street, Richmond, Va, where can
be found the largest stock of Underwear and
Gentlemens Furnishing Goods in the city,
Call on E. B. SPENCE t. Son if you want Cloths
ing, Shirts, or Furnishing Goods.
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HUGH NJ. McILHANY, wholesale and retail
dealer in Hardware, Stanton, Va, is agent
for Dupont's Gun, Rifle and Blasting Powder.
Has magazine near thia place.
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Commercial.

STAUNTON, March I'd.
Flour-Extra $3.50; Superfne, s4.75;
Family. $500. heat--white, $1.15@'
S1.2O; red, S1.10@S1.2O. Ce:n-white,
400 43; yellow, 40c. Oats-35c. Cloverseed,
S7.S0@S.O0. Pork-$S.0O Bacon-12c.
Lard-124c @ 13c. Molasses-4O Ca 100.
Meal-50c. Sugar, 10(016c. Coffee-23(0
40c. Butter, 23(@25. Eggs--12a(013.
REMARKS.
Since our last report there has been no
material change in prices. Market gener
ally quiet.
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NoTEs.-That Agricultural Fair Com
mittee has reported resolution requiring
the corporators to give a list of their fami-
lies and their ages. No free Augusta coun-
ty woman will attend that fair again.
''Don't marry until you are able to sup
port a husband'' is the Leap Year ADVICE
given to the girls. There is nothing more
painful tina to see an able bodied woman
unable to get work and loving husband
at home depending on her.
The first Mint Julep was brought out by
the mild weather Tuesday. And to think
of this being Lent
4 young man Monday called another a
C. wall flower" The leap year balls
you see We thought it would come to
that.
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READY-MADE CLoTHING.--Large assortment of
Ready-Made Clothing for sale low by E. B.
SPENCE & Son, 1900 Main street, Richmond,
Va
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FISH AND OYsTERs.-Fresh Fish and Oysters
will be delivered in any part of the city
promptly, and in perfect order, by H. A.
Glenn l. Son. Leave your orders any time in
the day.
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FINE Finished Rosewood, Walnut and Mes
talic Buryiug Cases Elegant Hearse always
ready for use at S. NJ WILKES.
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FUR BEAVER OvERcoArs.-A large variety of
nice Fur-Beayer Overcoats foc sale low by E.
B. SPENCE Son, 1900 Main street, Richmond.
Va
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RocKBa1peE Co.. w., MAYS, is

RocKBR1DGE Co., Va, May 5, 1875
E.P. CEASE 4 Co: GENTS take pleasure in
certifying that have used your 'tCom. ound"
for very severe rheumatic pain in my shout.
and | cheerfully recommend it to all who are
suffering with pain of any kind
@. J. BRAwLEY,
ie25.Iy Supt Poor House.
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from J. N. Ryan, Clerk of Circuit Court Au-
pnsta Comfy i

STAUNToN, VA, january 20. 1875
hereby certify that I have used ''Cet.se' s
Compound With very great. advantage.
have found it to be very eficacious for Tooll-
ache, Neuralgia, &c. have also used il in
case of sprained ankle, and obtained reei al
most as soon as the application was made.
will add that was induced to use it without
having the least faith in its curative powers.
can unhesitatingly recommend it as d most
valuable medicine. J. N. RYAN.
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je25.Iy

H. NJ. McILHANY is agent for ODDS Challenge
Patent Buggy Wheels. Low for cash.
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feb1l-tds.

T AND FOR RENT.-BY VIRTUE OF AU-
4 thority of decree rendered at the Novem-
Der term, 1876, of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the name of John D. Shomo, plain
tiff, against John Gregory, defendant, I will on
FRIDAY, THE 24TH DAY OF MARCH, 1875,
of Staunton, on the Schuttere Mill road, offer
at public auction IS Acres of Land, together
with the Improvements, belonging to said Greg
DRY, for TIE term of two years from date of rent
ing. The land is in good state of cultivation,
and the buildings and improvements upon it are
convenient and comfortable.
Bonds required with good personal security in
one and two years, from date with interest," the
renter to return the property at the expiration
of two years IN as good condition as it now is,
save and except natural wear and decay.
feb25-4t WILLIAM L. MOWRY, S. A. G.
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ENGLISH WoRsTED .CoATlNGs AND FANCY CAS-
sIMEREs, for dress and business suits, in every
variety, and will be made Up % .',der in the
latest and best styles at low pll..s by E. B.
Spence Son, Merchant Tailors, 1900 Main
street, Richmond, Va.
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Local..
THE FAIR OORPORAT0Rs.

REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
THE CONDITION OF THE SOCIETY-MEA
sUREs FOR CLEARING Up IT'S AFFAIRS
PUTTING A COMMISSIONER ON THEM
&C., &C., sc.
On Saturday last a very large meeting Of
the corporators Of the Augusta County
Agricultural Society was held, according
to adjournment, in the county courtroom,
Mr.. Wayt Bell chairman, and Dr. Saml
Kennerly secretary. Mr.. Chas. Grattan,
chairman of the committee, consisting Of
himself and Messrs. E. M. Cushing, Saml
A. East, A. A. Sproule and W. H. Peyton,
made report on the affairs of the Society
signed by all the members except the last
named gentleman, who was detained at
home by an accident. The following is
the report, comprising
A CLEAR STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE SOCIETY.
The undersigned having been appointed
a committee at the meeting of the corpo-
rators Of the Baldwin Augusta Fair held
at the Fair grounds on Friday, the - day
of January, 1875, to report to an adjourned
meeting of said corporators to be held
February Goth, 1876, some plan by which
the affairs of the corporation may be placed
in a situation to be fully understood by the
corporators, and by which the expenditures
may be decreased and the receipts in
creased, met at the call of the chairman,
at the office of Mr.. VIM. A. Burke, the
late secretary of the Fair, and having be-
fore them the books of the secretaries,
proceeded to consider the subject. After
a careful examination of the books and
vouchers shown US by Mr.. Burke, your
committee are satisfied that since he came
into the office it's affairs have been con-
Quoted in manner entirely satisfactory to
all parties concerned. The books show
clearly the sums paid in and from what
sources, and those paid out with the pro-
per vouchers therefor. There appears du-
ring Mr.. Burke'S secretaryShip, so far as
your committee can see, the only regular
entries of the proceedings of the executive
committee were kept. Beyond and behind
this time there is the most perfect chaos,
your committee finding little more than
the stubs of the drafts given by Mr.. Pratt,
the then secretary, for money paid out,
with 10 account OF the fund to which it is
to be charged, or authority for the dis
bursement, as discovered from his books,
though your committee are informed this
authority is found on the face Of the drafts
in the treasurer;S Office. To examine these
was beyond the time and province OF your
committee. The following statement con-
tains, as 5Aaar as your committee could ar
rive at, the Yeatus of the affairs of the cor
poration. 1t is merely approximate, as to
have attempted to go into verihcation OF
the different items would have involved
more labor and time than your committee
could spare for that purpose.
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HAVE Your CLOTHING AND SHIRTS made to orr
der by E. R. SPENCE & Son, Merchant Tailors,
1900 Main street, Richmond, Va.
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and Go not hesitate to endorse it as valuable
medicine, that sbod1c' always be kept on hand.
| am now using 1t for frosted feet, and am sure
to effect cure after have given it sufficient
trial. N. X Trout
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A DMINISTkATOR'S SALE OF

n VALUABLE MOUNTAIN LAND
BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta Co.. entered Nov. 18th, 1875, in the
case of Warren for &c. VS.. Givens Devisee, 1
shall, as Administrator d. b. n. C. t. a. of Alex
R. Givens, dec d, offer for sale to the highest
bidder, in front of the Court House, of Augusta
County, that VALUABLE TRACT OF NOUN.
TAIN LAND, the property of the said Owens,
containing 40 A ores and lying upon the
Blue Ridge Mountain, upon the Browns Gap
Turnpike,o on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th, 1876,
that being the first day of the March term of
the Circuit Court.
TEgMS.-Cash in hand to pay the expense of
sale and the balance in one, two & three years,
the purchaser giving bond with approved secu-
rity, bearing interest from day of sale and the
title retained as ultima tie security.
W. L. MOWRY, Sheriff, and as such
Admir- d. b. n. C. t. q. of
feb1l-tds. A. R. OVENS decd
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H. NJ. McILHANY has just received large
stock of Carver's Table and Pocket Knives and
Pistols Low for cash.
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NICE FISH FOR BREAKFAST III. A. Glenn &
Son will deliver Fresh Fish of all sorts at resi-
dences. Leave your orders.
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promptly from B. A. Glenn & Son. Leave
your orders. >febl93t
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H. NJ. McILHANY keeps on hand large stock
of Iron, Nails and Horse Shoes. Low for cash.
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PEMBROKE WHITE DRESS SHIRTS, the best Sbir
made, for sale by E. B. SPENCE & Son, Rich
mond, Va.
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HEAVY MER1No UNDER SHIRTS, 81 each, for
sale by E. B. SPENCE s Son, 1900 Main street,
Richmond, Va.
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HUGH NJ. McTLHAKY is agert for this section of
Virginia for Temples Celebrated Porcelain
Pumps.
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S. NJ. WILKES is offering the best and cheapest
Furniture in Stanton
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II EEP YOUR DOOR AND GATE SHUT
IN Buy "PEERLESS', Spring at
GEORGE E. PRICES
declO hardware Store.
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SIN. WILKES is selling elegant chairs at ST .oe
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guaranteed them.
Dr.. Kennerley withdrew his motion.
MI. Geeding said he felt assured that if
the corporators were approached personally
and explained to, that something must be
done to save the society from disgrace, they
would consent. Otherwise he did not
Think they would appreciate the situation
so well through circular letter.
Mr.. Jno. Towberman suggested a CON-
| mittee of five to approach the generators
personally.
Mr.. Gushing favored both committee and
circular letter.
Mr.. Towberman's suggestion of a com.
mittee, with the alteration of five for each
| township was adopted-the circular letter
| also to be sent.
The question as to what was to be done
in the case Of those corporations who re.
fuse to give up their admission priv.
lege was discussed with reference to
to the recommendation of the commit.
mittee that list of his family be required
from each such corporator, with descrip.
lions and ages.
Col. East would suggest that the cor.
porators be given so many tickets with
drawbacks.
Mr.. Gushing said the gentleman did not
understand the corporators as well as he did
In his experience it had seemed to him thai
some OF the corporators had fixed purpose
to rob the society. Some of such men wert
men OF standing-not ignorant, not poor
not negroes, but men of high social position
and property; men that it made you fee
ashamed to know it of them: men tina
wouldn't steal fifty cents from you, no
fifCy dollars, but would send t,gel,ty person
as their family" to be admitted as sucl
TO the Playground. And then some of th
1 same men would talk about light receipt