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Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
tn 3 GYAAPS.

Ne rrsubae with Then In TAis city
Their DeeePualnatien % Ride Free.
A special dispatch from Middletown, in
another edition Yecounts the defiant atti-
tude of the tramps at that place their
riding on the freight trains in defiance Of
orders; their threats against the railroad
property, and the request of the railroad
authorities for aid from the State.
No unusual trouble has been experienced
with the tEamps at this end of the Delaware
line, though for some time they have been
. great annoyance from their practice Of
jumping on the freight trains and riding
at their pleasure. Il has been impossible
to keep them from doing this, for they
board the trains while in motion and an
attempt TO keep themo6 would neossdsAte
continuous seoppages. They have not,
however, been defiant or threatening here.
The tramps confns themselves almost
entirely to the freight trains, . genuine
tramp rarely attempting TO obtain FREQ
ride on . pAasenger train. Tbs gang re-
ferred TO in the dispatch - leaving Mid.
dlstown ON, the north-bound freight last
night. reached this city on the two trains
arriving at Ito and II. 20, but caused no
trouble, ~ they began dropping OF the
trains, one or two ct time, - soon ~
they reached the outskirts of the city.
Most of the crowd that boarded the
south freight at Middletown yesterday
continued with the train for some distance,
dropping Oh at various points below Mid
dlstown. The tramps are more numerous
along the Delaware road this year than
usual and, were they 80 disposed, could
easily overpower the train hands and do
considerable damage.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
SCRANrOM.

Rioters steppiag Trains On the Della
ware, Laekawaana 4 western
Read.
~ .ssussaesd Pssss 70 rvssy Evsa,rs ed Csa2ssal
SCRANTON, PA, July 26.-Ths exotic
ment here 10 intense. All trains on the
Delaware, LAckawanna 4 Western roads
have been stopped When the mail train
from Binghamton, for New York, arrived
here ct $50 q M, 2 passenger cars were
detained by the strikers, who said that
nothing but the mail should be allowed 70
run. Superintendent H.lstead said the
mail car would not be run unless the pas
sengercars were also permitted TO 60.
This made the strikers very indignant
The Superintendent was arm, however,
and the mails were taken from the car
which was promptly switched Oh on .
siding. The strikers telegraphed at once
to the State authorities that the company
refused TO run the mail, and that they would
run it if necessary, and furnish fireman and
engineer.
4 dispatch 70 the same effect was sent
to the post ONCE department u Washing
ton. The streets are thronged with men
from the mines, railroads aud iron Aaills.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
raE DELAwAR1 rRAMPs.

Their Dold Operations at Midaletewn
-ThEsass Against the RaiareaA
PrepbRty-00v. CoehrAn Asked for
Aid.
sps 4 j DaVateh 70 Every kvsn,ns and Comasrsaal
MDDtErowN, July 25.-A crowd Of
about I'd tramps boarded the north bound
freight train las& night and refused TO
leave IL until they reached Wilmington
President Hinckley has telegraphed Gov
ernor Cochran that 100 trsmps got ON the
south bosnd freight train, yesterday morn
ing, and when ordered OF threatened the
destruction Of the railroad property. He
also asks the aid of the authorities in com
junction With the railroad employees for
the company's protection. Governor
Cochran has answered fayorably.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

fthis axiom Is true rsspsetlng the ordinary
alYatra OF Aife, still nors obviously - 40 re-
SArds the sxiseneies Of approaching disease.
onaasss,onsolyl YET ,i no" ,, .an{ n:El:ss to
health 10 In the balance. VI the many pre-
aonisory synptons ., disease 80, haSsan9
Il st the outset with Dn- WisnAsfs PInn
rR18 TAI OoaDiAL and 30 avoid Co9sanp-
Uoughs, Ooids. and, Indeed all Atssstl 1ns Of
the Respiratory Orsal are entirely sHr.d BY
Oyarsps,A, Gravel, Ftiss, Nervous debility,
roi disy Of the Liver, Urinary n ta Hsis'
3sr.inlIus Affections, and the innrn,ttss
pssuitAr TO the gsntlsr eeA. Thus Cordial
nerves It's virtues from the vegetable king
ION, and 10 tnhuitsly " be preferred, both On
seeOuat Of its superior ssAeaoV and freedom
IRON nauss0us and tnjurious properties 70 the
,nisinai druss so often Admiaistersd vitho t
,thsI effect Than 10 offend the palate AID dis
order the stomach III PiuA TRAn TAI
UoxDiAL can slwAys ~ rsiisd o. TO- do what
10 claimed tor It. Sold b. all druggiste.
PriL olpsl depot No. 90 FilbeTt strest
Pht.adelphts Pa.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
,l.p DELAWARE rs.suME. sI.lo

Ths subscription price OF the DUAwAan
TnISrns hereafter will DO Or DOLLAR par
year ah ten eents for postage, tho money
70 b. pssd invariably In advance. In all
cases tho paper will DO stopped when the
year 10 up. Those who have paid ~ the old
rate in advance will have duo credit given
them; that il, the paper will be ssnt two
months for every month for which 1t ID
p4id In advance.
While We reduce the price OF the paper
vs intend to improve it, quality and expect
DO compensated by All enlarged ubtorip-
ton list and by larger advertising patron
are. We desire at the very outset Of this
radical change III the price Of tho TnIauHS
10 Impress upon the mind Of every reader
Of the paper that Ill subscriptions vii
cease when the year Is mp aud all subscrih
err, regardless Of former promptuess In
having, must send the clio for the new
year or the paper will cease to come. clio
q year means cash in Hdoance, and nothing
else. We trust we shall receive a generous
support from our old friends aud many new
ones In this discrimination to furnisi, the
best newspaper on the Delaware Peninsula
at half pries. Send in your subscriptions
and get your neigbbors to do the sAme.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
WARRINGTON.

The Cabinet Considering the Riots.
ByAssooatsd Pres 70 kssry hv.nins ana Commercial
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 26.-Another
special meeting of the Cabinet has been
called for IL o'clock to-day, to further
consider the existing labor troubles
throughout the country. A large number
of dispatches received at the War Depart
ment during the night from scenes of dis:
order will be laid before the President and
Cabinet by the Secretary of War.
Up to this time there has been no talk
of converting an extra session of Congress,
but there is probability that such action
may be taken, unless quiet and order shall
soon be restored. T9ops are still being
moved with promptness.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
9eIths.

BALL-On Husday. I'd instant, Of diphthsris. james
Irving younRsal chid OF Samuel h. and MAMA X
Ba l. aged yssJs aud months
CANNON. In this city. July 18th, CHARLES h Cldsst
sou Of john and k.lon CAuuon aged - yeArn
OUR ylS-On the morning OF the 3th instAot, Raw.
Jphn y Uurtis, N tn. Q o. year Of his sgs
Fapse~l AsFvicss IT tsrsco N. ~ Church ON kriday
9Th instant. IT %. .. NJ
kGBERT-'n tais city. on tbs III instant. LYDIA
Esbsxt In tbs 7stn ysAr OF tr age.
JuOHkN.-On sunday, July I'D, OF iaiuriss rssslvad,
I'd sin, sn o. Nd ain II aud AnsabSth jos ,Aged
syAArs. mooths and days
LYNCH.-Oa the IA instant. james, ia'ant 80 u
kaseos and lamar Lynch, aSsd weeks.
MORRl $50 N.-uu tn. i7to inst ant. Willie r., only
son If kvan D and Ph0be A MusrseaaD, sesd III
mooth1 and sAyA
RAfkO.-At brunswiok. Georgia, July 18th, Kate b :.
dau 1htae Of Al ,ma. j. Graves. OF this city.
BPEAR.-On the 18th instant, Lille H. bpsAr. aged
0ysArs
r = kkD.-Os xooday. July I'd. JohA o. Twssd.
aged - Year,.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
BALTIKOR =.

AL Quiet ~ MeSn-Looking With
Anxiety % New York.
By Asseoaasd prsss 10 tvsry Evsnine aad Ceanses q
BALTIMORE, July 25.-12 q. Nall Is
quiet in the city this =. m. Passenger
trains over tho Philadelphia, Wilmington
4 Baltimore, the Northern Central, and
Baltimore L Potomac are moving with
regularity on the Baltimore l. Ohio. Pas
senger trains are running TO Washington
and the West.
The regular passenger train which left
Camden station yesterday morning for
Cincinnati, arrived there this morning only
q little behind time, and the regular trains
left that city for Baltimore this morning.
Public attention in this city to-day is con-
centrAted on the meeting in New York TO-
night and the deepest interest 10 felt in the
result.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
NEW YORK.

The Firemen ON che D.. L. q ". Rsad
Refuse - werk-The Rioters Tear
Ing up the Tracks In ihe Sa@asss 81
Newark, N. J.-TFaeks Repaired.
By A-soel ted Press TO ~ Nv. nrs Aad oumsesia
NEW YoRK, July 25.-The hrst Della
ware, Lsckawanna l. Western railroad trair
from the places west Of Newark arrived at
Hoboken at 10 O'Clock this morning, Just
one hour late, as was predicted. The
fremen are afraid for their lives, and now
refuse to do duty. Consequently only .
few trains can be run during the night.
The rioters tore up the track in the
suburbs west of Newark, but the track
hands repaired the damages and were not
hindered in so doing.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
ST. LOUIS.

The Mayor Makes ProelamatAon---
OrEanAnatlon Of . Commltteo Of
Safety.
ByA.sectAssd Press 70 Ever Evening and Oonnsrei~l
ST.. LOUIS, July 25.-S.20a q. m. The
Mayor publishes proclamation this morn
ing warning all persons against the COM
mission Of acts of violence, declaring nom
interference between strikers and railroad
companies and announcing Committee OF
safety under the direction Of General A. J:
Smith, Judge Thomas, 7, Garret, General
John s. MarInaduke and others.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

The situation In New York State.
By Assseatsd Press 70 livery EveainsAnd Commercial
ALBANY, N. Y, July 25.-General Carr
telegrsphs that all is quiet at West Albany;
the troops are in possession of the round
and freight houses. freight can be sent
without any trouble. Everything in the
city is quiet No further trouble L. spPre'
hended here. General Carr says that his
dispatches this q. M, from all parts OF the
State are satisfactory, and he Expresses
the opinion that the strike Ia now entirely
under control.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

By Assr oased Press to Evssy vsnia. ~ omusscis
PH11ApxIpH1A, July 25.-The Philadel-
phia Commercial Exchange, the Maratime
Exchange and the Philadelphia Board OF
Trade have adopted resolutions calling on
the President Of the United States to use
force, and, if necessary, increase the mill
tary forces of the nation not only to sup
press all unlawful violence, but also To
secure protection against any reoccdrrence
of the same.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
1EAEORD.

The MaIe'a Early Peaches Destroyed
r. -Loao OaaseA By the Strike.
Ospsspoadauss 81 fvsey evsuins and 'nnsssisl.
SxAYoRD. July 25.-Owing to tho con-
tinuous rains the crop of Hals's EARLY
peaches has been entirely destroyed in this
section, entailing loss Of several thousand
dollars on the growers. The peaches have
rottsd on the trees. The strike, which
has intsrfered with shipments beyond
Philadelphia, has also caused heavy losses
to our growers, many losing from 6U TO
100 crates ON Monday. Peaches retail here
at 10 cents bushel and are drug ut that
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
THE STRIKE AT HORNsLLsT1LLx.

A Train started Ease-A C0nEsFence
Between the strikers and the On.
cials Of the Road. ...
b. Associated Pres 70 kvssy Fvsoins sad Csanrsaal
HosszLIsv1LLI. N. Y, July 2b-Noou.
AT O'Clock this morning train No. 8
was started east with guard on board and
an engine ahead and behind. No full
trains have moved west since the strike
commenced.
At 11.3O o'clock private conference
was had between Superintendent Bowen
and First Receiver Rshlnan on the part OF
the Erie, and Hon. Horace Bemis and
Miles W, Hawley, counsel for the dis.
affected men.
No definite result was reached, though
the counsel claim 70 have hopes Of .
peaceful and honorable supplement-
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

By to kvsry Essnins asd Co9nsroisi
LoulsvILLE, KI., July 25-ll =. M
The excitement here is great this morning;
business seems suspended and the citizens
are organizing. Laborers are gathering to
the number Of several thousands. At l
O'Clock this morning. an attempt was made
to burn the Louisville, Nashville 4 Great
Southern railroad Office, but it failed.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
r,mAn o,Al Ano ooMmGeo,Al.


PhiIaAespAso 0ArAsss.
~ AsesssAsd Press y Rvas kssatng AnanaassiA
PHILADu3MA, July 2s.-Businss Il
almost entirely suspended and prices Of
all kinds almost nominal; thsre h not
enough doing on which 70 bAss reliable
Quotations. .NF Ds3IE A. ea ,a-
Flour quiet; supsrs, o.; sx&sas, ~;
Minnesota family, A7.75@s; Psnnyivania
do, $S09; high grades ~. 2sD10.
Rye -four, ~. It ur.
Corn meal unchanged. .u}
Wheat nominal; few lots Of nav soA d
e1.65@l.76.
Corn nominal; yellow, 7s@7so; mixed,
7O074c. ""a
Oats, wessern white, 4705Oo; mixed,
43@45c; Pennsylvania white, 4805lc.
Provisions fair trade doing; mess pork,
el50e16.25; best hams, &c. India
mess beef, 21022c. hams, 11A@13o;
smoked shoulders, 7Qp7}c.; green hams,
s@sAc. picked do, Si@1O}o.. shoodsrs
in SALT S{@So-
Butter, choice grades scsros creamery
2O02ac Bradford county end New York
extras, 19@2Oc. &c. N
Cheese, nominal; New York fancy, 10&
Ollie; Western choice, loo.
Eggs nominal; Pennsylvania, lS01sc.;
Western, l8@l7c. Ta.g
Petroleum dull; refined, lsio; crude
1O@l0fc. g,a 10, vs. d.
Whiaky held as el.90. a.
Gold, 1851. ..
wnMnsTon. DEL. July q, MT.
stecks and Donda.
Oorfe1ted daily BY Z. r 1osiasoa o.,
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
ILLINOIS.

All Quiet NJ ChicAgo-rhs g. A. =.
Called On.
By Associated Pres TO KvsU Evening" an ooumsreiai
CHICAGO, July 24.-Midnight.-At this
hour everything is quiet. J. 8. Reynolds,
Commander of the q. A. R., has received
general order to the effect that all posts
in the State hold themselves in readiness
to uphold civil authorities.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

B yAssosia.sd Prsss 70 Evaz Evening and Commercial
New Yoak, July 25.-President Sloan, Of
the Delaware, LackAwanna 4 Western
Railroad Company said to-day that trains
along their road were all stopped by
strikers. No violent demonstration had,
however, been made, nor were any ex-
peoted.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
AlhAD y,

~ Associated Prsss to kvsains and Os0Dssoiaa
ALBANY. N. 7, July 25.-An was quiet
up to 9. .. m, to-day. Troops are now
a. West Albany. No further trouble is
apprehended.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

b. Aeooolalsd Pres % EvsFJ EvsoinS 80
NEW YoRx, July 25.-Superintendent
Toucey, of the New York Central railroad,
states this morning that everything was
quiet there and the situation remains un-
changed.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

why will men smoke eomnOa tobacco
when they can buy MAAnuno BR0rnzas'
"SzAL OF NoRrA UA1oLINA" at ths same
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
WO0DST0WN ACADEMY,

Young Ladies ahd Gentlemen
Thorough iss'rnasAon, hn- los tea. good olsss Of
D ~, ~, .oaDa inf re and moderate g. rropa-
ration IL t~sohsrs ard careful raining of youns
rupi fps0( lilies. tsIl Of loot keiis -
II n sualAntssd 10 eood pupais For ea'slnga.s .,
edrrp . A. O. MONTHS A. n.
IL 1SxnW Woodstoun, M.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

ByAssoo.stsd Pres 10 Rvssy vsnias asd Commercial
OMAHA, July 2b.-11 .. MT u gem
erslly believed that all danger Of . strike
or further trouble on the Union Paciac or
thu other roads In this 6tass has passed.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

The following are to-dAy's quotations ofthe
prices in the Wilmington 1Arkets ~ cor
fectod by Todd, WEIGH Co., Wholesale and
retail commission merchants, 81 King street.
wHoLrsALI rsluxs-PnovretoRa.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
WIInIneToH. Dr.. July =, un.
0toc1kN and 0omaAa.

Corrected daily By r. r 1osiesea = O.
Bankers asd Bfokes1. roaztA cd
AAPkAH ata0DHH
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

nothing to excite the feelings of the
rioters, it is probable that nothing of i'm
portance will transpire during the night.
In the morning an attempt will be made
to relay the tracks.
THE SITUATION IN PHILADELPHIA.
A special dispatch from Philadelphia
last night to the Baltimore Sun, says:
There is an imposing array of forces
in this city tonight, not only enough to
dispose of any mob very summarily, but q
force that would deter any but the most
crazy of fanatics from attempting any
outbreak against the peace of the city.
Every avenue of approach to the track OF
the PENNSYLVANIA railroad is fully guarded
by the city police and the bank il patrolled
BY the militia. A guard is stationed at
every point where it can be of use. The
Mayor has at his command l, 400 police
fully armed, 400 armed fremen, 800 regu-
lars, with eight light batteries, 1000
special policemen, just sworn IN, the
veteran corps augmented to 500 strong,
and regiment Of 1000 emergency men
now enlisting.
In addition the Mayor is authorized Ia
raise his special police force to 5000 men
The veterans of the Grand Army OF the
| h0DUDnC 0OlO tueuBelvo0 Ii toAtAAo~ Aoa
a call upon them, and at Paoh. 20 miiet
up the Pennsylvania road, about 60t
country militia from Chester, West Chester
and Montgomery counties are rendez
voused, who can be summoned ct once \
necessary. The tugboat Champion, which
has been chartered by the Government, Il
in the Schuylkill She will be armed snd
manned by 30 gunners, who arrived los
night from New York. and will assist tn
requires. A crew Of firemen and engineer
has gone from New York to League Islam!
TO take charge of man-of-war, which vii
proceed up the schuylkill to point sbov
Market street bridge, and command witt
its guns the railroad property near tn
rivers bank"
rH1 MAJOR OF PHILADELPHIA PREsESTs tn
} Mayor stokley yesterday aftsnoo'
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

A body of strikers left East st. Louis at
IN early hour, yesterday, crossed the river,
and entering the city marched to the shops
of the Missouri Pacific road. Here they
forced the train men and others to cease
work. All the passengers and express
cars for the east were stopped. There
was no permanent interference with the
mail. The strikers say there is no middle
ground in their case; that it is either abso-
lutte victory or defeat with them. They
have put total embargo on freight and
passenger traffic.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26
INDIANAPOLIS.

At Indianapolis the strikers are in
possession of all the roads leading into
that city. Postal cars only are allowed to
leave the city. The sheriff of the county
is a members of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, but that Order has
assured him they will stand by him in pro-
tecting property. Two Of the roads in
possession Of the mob are in the hands of
receivers, and the United States Marshal,
doubtless acting under advice of the Dis
trict Judge, decided to attempt sending q
train out on one of them.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

The strike has extended to the Canada
roads. At some places personal violence
was threatened to those who hesitated. On
the Grand Trunk road, however, a consul
tation WAS held between the officials and
the employees. which resulted in an
amicable arrangement. The Great Western
road also acceded to the demands Of the
men on that line.
Delaware tribune, and the Delaware state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1877-18??, 1877-07-26

the road. Travel Il wholly stopped east
and west Of Hornsllsvills.
Gov. Robinson has arrived u Albany
and has expressed himself clearly on the
situation. Tho National Guard has been
ordered to hold itself In readiness to
march at . moments notice. Al mass
meeting Of the employees Of the New
York Central held in Albany, last night,
resolutions were passed demanding an in
crease Of 2h per cent. in the wages paid
by that road, and threatened that In case
this was not complied with to strike at
once. Mr.. Vanderbilt, however, expresses
his belief that the employees on his roads
will not strike.
Great excitement was experienced at
Buffalo. A detachment of troops was
driven from one of the railroad round.
houses by a strong force of rioters. A
brave attempt was made by 30 soldiers To
recapture the building, but they were re.
pulsed by mob of over 1900 men.
THE BALTIMORE OHIO ROAD.
The strike on the Baltimore Il Ohio road
continues, but no more violence has
at Cumberland and Keyser, and prevent
the passage of freight trains, though pas
senger trains are allowed to run.
Rumors have been circulated to-day
that the railroad company is willing t.
surrender to the strikers, but this is moi
true. The company propose to fight II
out, and now look TO the United StateI
Government to protect such trains as may
be moved. II il certain that the company
will continue TO defy the strikers, anf
insist on the enforcement of the rates O
wages which gave occasion to the strike
There will be no attempt for the presen
to move any freight trains. A few pas
senger trains are being run over the Wash
iugton branch, but travel is so light tina
four trains daily, each way, amply accom-
modats it. A passenger train came il
from the West last night, and one wa
started out. The orders are tina. Their
shall be no running Of the passenge
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-09-05
Roads at the Seat Of War.

The road-making department of the
Russian service is simply wretched.
Holes that are surrounded by broken
wheels are left yawmng for fresh vic
Tins, when a few moments labor would
remove the nuisance. Even at Sistova,
in the street over which passes all the
supplies Of the army before Pieyna,
there are several FEARFUL gaps, into
which plunge struggling horses and
creaking wagons, as well as ambulanccs
loaded with wounded men, to whom
every jerk is a torture, while hundreds
of soldiers loiter about, and there are
amplesupplies ofstones and gravel with.
in a few yards with which these holes
could be filled in ten minutes.-Wo
Correspoudence Loudon Times.