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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-11
CAMPBELL OR SCANLON

James Campbell OF No. 342 East TIVE sixth street
died on The cath OF February last from injuries re-
ceivcd, II was supposed at tho time from zzc Scan.
Ion, OF No Ill Alien street. Lzze was arrested and
the 10Th OF February tricd convicted and sci
70 the Island for months for assault battery on
Campbell Some time after this Campbell got INTO a
controversy with his wife. who hit him over
the head with nying pan Tho wound
given him by Lizzie scanIon rcopencd by
the frying pan IN the hands OF his vile.
Campbell gradually sank, and dcd, stated on tho
24tn OF February Alter his death Mrs Campbell was
sent 10 the Island Tor three months under the Vagran
act The inquest on The body OF Campbell was held
yesterday by Coroner Flanagan some additional
evidence was taken, the most important. being that OF
Miss Nary Noon and Dr. Miller.
Tna EVIDENCE
Miss Mary Noon, upon beng sworn, testified as io.
lows:--I reside al No. 3i2 East rwcntysiSth street,
on the 5lst OF January, at about eight r. NJ ! saw
Campbell and the woman Scanlon IN my mother q
room he had his arm around her waist; she told in
10 let her go; he would not, and she took thing
like crockcry from the table aud struck him tho
head, he left and said he was gong to bellevue !;
shortly alter he came back and sad something about
his wounds; shortly aerward an officer took HIM to
thc station house.
Deputy Coroner Miller testified as follows ~ made
autopsy OF the body OF tbe deceased found n acor
acd wound in drcet line IRON lcit ear, milan nation
and suppuration had taken place; on removing the
caivarGm. or skull cap found considerable meniu
with muation OF pus BET the mcmbra or
the skull ana the skull Itself with fracture at
the base OF the BRAN my opinion death was caused
BY compression from cxiravasaton Of blood aud from
abscess, with extensive fractures the base OF tho
brau,
QUEEN VERDICT
The jury, alter beng out time, came In and
gave verdict imphca;ng both Miss Scanon and Mrs
Campbell Coroner flanagan would not accept tho
Vcrdict ~ rendered. aud directed the jury 10 nnd q
verdict implcaling either one or the other OF the
women This was ordered IN consequences OF tho esii.
mony o. d. Miller, whose opinion implicated Lizzie
scanon only. Alter beng Out again Tor somo time tho
Jdry brought Ia verdict TO tue effect that Campbell
cnmc 10 his death by tho blow struck by sridget Ca,p
Dell. his wife. Likzle Scanon returned to The
Island 10 serve out her term Of months aud Mrs.
Campbell will be confined IN the ro,nbs.
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drunk on the stairway OF his residence when the
mother OF the boy aud wic Of the defendant took the
stand, some merriment was created by the accused
ask ing IN a loud tome
Judge. Your Honor. sxo her where her eldest boy,
ov her nrst husband, Is now sloppingY"
the Court asked tho desired question and the wit
ness responded
sure. Your Honor. he went to tho Centennial and
IS now with the boys"
with the boys !" repeated Judge wandeil "whst
do you mean by thats' Mrs Eagan siammered,
turned RED and answered IL name hes--hes III the
Philadelphia Penitentiaty"
the prisoner was found guilty IN the Island.
Jonn Carr was arriigncG similar charge. which
reciteh ihat MS cruelty consisted in oreinP his child,
aged three years. TO bee. The officer teslincd that
Carr and his infant son were 10 fiub avenue
and forty-sevenh street imlorimning ladies Tor
money. Carr begging II for tho sake OF ms child,
whom he represented To be starving
Inc prisoner denied the charge claiming that only
Que instance did lie allow the ch,d TO receive money,
that instance being IN the OF lady who attracted
by the childs wan appearance, offered him lev
Win winch TO buy apples The prisoner was rcmanded
for a further examination.
Ellen Flynn OF No 40 West fortieth street. was
placed at the bar on the charge getting drunk and
neglcciing her children for hours at time She was
sent 10 the Island for six months
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BOB INGERSOLL AND PRESIDENT
HAYES.

The subject selected by Colonel Robert Iugcrsoll for
his lecture here Wednesday night next IL looked
upon and yesterday widely discussed by repub-
can politicians OF the Custom House, Post Office and
Union League significant. II is called "Political
Questions OF the Present and Answers OF the Futurc
Colonel Iugorsos close relations Mr.. Blaine his OK
pressed repugnance TO or two OF President Hayes
Cabinet appointments and other circumstances have
led TO the beef and tear on the part OF republicans
that he means to denounce the policy OF the ad-
minstratiou, and that such action on his part
will mean that The position taken by Ar.
Blaine is 10 be maintained by him and his
lrcnds Tor partisan purposes. Colonel ngersoll II will
be remembered, was selected 10 nominate Mr. Blame
at Cincinnati Disguised with Hayes nom nation he
retired into privacy aud legal practice, but was IN
duccd by letters from Mr. Hayes To take the stump Tor
the campaign HIS speech and that Of Mr. Evarts in
Cooper Institute were Justly considered by all parties
the abIest efforts OF the campaign and by his
ton Mr.. lngerso established reputation Tor
oratory and epi2rammatic style which viii insure him
magnificent audience here After the election he
lapsed INTO lectures social educational topics,
and very successful the West But the political
crisis presents too many salient points Tor Mr.. ngcr
soIi's invccve, satire and cpigram to permit OF his
resisting the temptation 10 lecture
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SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

John Moses has brought suit against Wells, Fargo
Co., and another to torcclose mortgage for $780, 900
certain property situate Broadway between Tenth
aud Twelfth streets Judge Larremore, OF the Court
of Common Pleas, yesterday referred the matter to
John 4. Ward to take testimony and report to the
Court.
John Jacob Aston and Others executors OF William b.
Aston, deceased foreclosng mortgage for sl5
against Catherine T.. Carpenter aud others, prop
erty IN Stanton street, An application to appoint
Of the rents and profits Of the prop
erty was yesterday granted by Judge Larremorc ia tho
Court OF Common Pleas.
Judge Larremore yesterday granted the motion to
amend the answer in the SUIT of Dennis Sadlcr sur
wing partner aud publisher OF the New York Tdbi
TO recover somo 81 100 tor printing alleged 10 have
been done for the city In 1870 and 1871.
The Grand Jury Tor the United States Court for this
circuit came into court yesterday and presented in
dicmcnts against the following named persons -
Giuseppe Coppioni, an Italian; John Cantalup End
Jonn Hanlon, Tor passing counterfeit en-dolar bills
the Lafayette National Bank, OF Indiana Alexander
Barlow formerly cashier of the Fishkill National
Bank, indicted Tor false entries his books; Charles
Kane and John Brennan, Tor Illicit distng; Patrick
Smith, Tor removing distilled spirits without having
paid the internal revenue tax thereon; Paul g. Ross
aud John O'Neil, Tor nonpayment of special tax
retail liquor dealers Martin Power and Martin Ben-
GER Tor perjury in connection with naturalization
papcrs
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DEFRAUDING THE CHARITABLE

In these hard times the poor doubt need all IA
efforts OF the charitable TO enable them TO keen n
and body together. No attempt should over bc N
TO lessen The good work that done by the char,tf
people OF our CITY; out, on tho other hand, kk
hearted people should take that their gins I'd |
reach the poor for whom they are intended, for.H
credible as II may seem, there arc persons n
enough to impose on the crcdulity of the cnari1
aud snatch iron their hands the bread that wast
tined to support tho poor.
Attempts like this recently came 10 light whH
appear 70 have been successful IN sever al iustapd
Among The many useful institutions OF this city is h
ST. Marys Free Hospital Tor Children. Tho Treasure
OF that institution Is Miss ElIcn kemole. Som
swindcr, who has by chance Obtained a COPY of n
annual reports OF :be hospital has been writing ~
ters forging N ISIS kcmble's name, recon meod M
bearers ana asking tor charity IN their behalf ~
letters are addressed to some oil tho many borY
factors OF the Institution, whose are given
these reports. Some likely looking wretch Is chosen
the bearer OF the letter, presents II his victim &c
walks oil with the spos SO easily obtained But SOM
times Il happens that those the letters are
dressed are acquainted with the handwrting OF the ~
sou who Is supposed 10 sign them In this way d
fraud has bccn discovered. Miss KombIe Knows Of I
least i've cases IN which this fraud has been "a
~ tour OF which 50 each collected on forged e
tara
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THE BOND STREET FIRE.

The scene OF the Bona street Hrc Is still tho nj I
ton tor crowds of men, women and children
fact that thirty safes are Embedded 10 the runs,
also an unknown amount Of siverwarc, causes COL
cradle interest to DO taken the process OF exca,
ing the rufus. Yesterday the workmcn employed ~
the various safe companies unearihcd seven satos 06
three sales were hoisted TO the street, and but oa2
could DC opened. This safe contained the book(
Of ono OF the hrms, which we're found IN tad
CONDITION. owing to the great amount Of debrlS]
the process OF unearthing no sales very ediouA 81
lar sixteen safes oil have been recovered and
opened. one belonging TO Baldwin, sexton Il Potcr|
son. containing diamonds aud jewclry, was found 10 I'd
very bad condition, owing TO having been injured
by anotlicr sale which fell on H. upou being opobsd
the gold watches aud CHAINS ivuns melted int,
confused mass by the intense heat The damon
presented a most curious spectacle. Some OF The
sti retained Their br,iiiant ustro, but Others W
covered with a coat OF black, which will nccessitat
cutting
A meeting OF the occupants OF the burned build
and the representatives vi tho insurance compa1
was held yesterday A. tho Grand Central Hotel ri
oujcct TO hod general dmcusson 10 ascertain Il.
best means 10 be sued 10 remove the debris. which
without doubt, contains very large amount Of a,.vo7
ware II was lhaliy determined 10 appoint comu,11
tee Of three from the Insurance. companies and stm1
lar number from owners After the meeting adjouror
the committee hold secret meeting, ana alter or
izlns adiournsd unLl ta-dAs.
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THE LOTTERY RAID.

THE PHisoNEHs AT THE TONES POLICE COURT
ACTION OF THE UNITED STATES COMMITS
sIoNER.
The Tombs Police Court was well filed yesterday
morning by spectators interested the lot
ery raids OF the day previous thalpasi ten stock
Judge Duffy began the proceedings, Mr. Comstock
testlfyng as each prisoner arraigned at the bar
The testimony was substantially the same in each
case the chief point beng the purchase OF the slip
Counsel appeared for some OF The prisoners and SUBJ
Jected Mr. Comstock to severe line OF crosse
ion The prisoners all held in bail. tho amount
being In some cnses $500 ana In others 81, 600
While the examination was proceeding word crcpt
into the court that there were in waiting on the
outside several fierce United States marshals armed
with warrants for the OF all those admitted on
bail. THIS was sad those who were congratu.
lstng themselves speedy release, their bondsmcn
being present, and hurried consultations were hold
with counsel OF course within tho sacred precincts
arrest, but they sbuddcred to contemplate that the
moment they emerged strong pre-
pared TO grasp them. Many took on tho
spectators beach after giving ban to enjoy liberty
long possible, others began making inquiries az 10
the various modes exit This last cnss wse for
they that side door led do wn through
winding passages Frank lin street. and II was only
necessary Tor them 10 go out IN such to fool
me officers IN waiting, who were all stationed at The
Centre street exit Several took advantage o! this door
aud got away; others loss knowing tell victims TO the
United States officers.
Co.. No 200 Broadway Charles Hulze, alias Brown.
No ISIS Greenwich street; George Wallace, No. 2O2
Broadway, aud Joseph Emerson, No. 300 Broadway.
The special cases that rcmanded until Tuesday
next, the counsel Insisting upon further examination
were as iolows:-James 4. Price, Henry Coven and
Charles hadley, oi Emery Co., No. 81 Park row !;
james Morrow, No ~ Nassau street: John Dui, No
~ Nassau street Isaac Ludlam and sherman Reed,
.! No 70 Park row and No. - Clinton place.
Those held 81. 900 bail Thomas ! "A nd
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CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.

CHARGES PREFERRED AND CASES Examined
YESTERDAY.
In the Court OF Special Sessions yesterday william
Eagan was charged with cruelty beating his stepson
Michael Nevns. aged eleven years. the complsinanis
being tho society tor the Prevention OF Cruelty TO
Children Tho defendant resided al No. 1gL Hamilton
street., where, according to the evidence, he beat
the boy IN most cruel manner. lady,
VINO witnessed the same, testified that he
struck the boy several blows IN the face, knocking
Out Two teeth and otherwise iujurins him. Tho de.
iendant admitted having chastsed the lad but denied
tho charge Of cruelty and stated that the boy was
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lows
Mgr Lorenzo Nina. Assessor Of the Holy Oftce
Mgr fneas Sbafetli, Secretary OF the Congregation
OF Bishops.
Father Bernardino da Portogruaro. General of The
Franciscan order.
Mgr Barnavidi Patriarch OF the West Indies.
Mgr Howard, English preaie and one OF the Pope's
domestic chaplains
Mgr. Garcia Gil. Archbishop OF Saragossa
Mgr. Payarico, Archbishop OF Camposteila.
Mgr. Frederick de Faaux du Coudray, Regent OF
the Apostolic Chancery
Mgr. francesca saverio Apuzzo Archbishop Of
Capua.
Mgr Luigi sera1na, Bishop OF Viterbo
Mgr. Caverat, Archbishop OF Lyons.
Mgr. Canova, Archbishop of Rheims.
In the thirty years from 1876 to 1876 Plus lX. ere
ated ninety nine Cardinals and OF these dfty died
before 1871 Only eight members Of the Sacred Col
icge who elected him Pope survive.
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THE HERO OF ISLAND NO. TO-

10 woodsidc, Newark, yesterday, the funeral took
place OF the late Colonel q. W. Cumming who was
fanl'larly knowa AZ the "Hcro Of Island No. I0r be-
cause OF his having, with tho Thirtynrst Illinois rcg
men'. which he commanded 10 ropc's brigade, be-
scgcd ana carried Island No. 10 IN the Mississippi
The funeral services were held the woodside Pres.
nyiefmn Church. the body being inferred Paramount
cemetery. The pail bearers were Chancellor Theodore
!andt Partcr, l.. Z. Hlnc, John Mcclure and David
Dodd ColoneI Cumming was a native OF Stamford,
Delaware county, ~ Y, and was Scotch extraction.
He was man Of very positive character He was
able oxpounder Of law and man without . blemish on
his reputation.
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GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. 81.

The opening reception Of Grammar School No. 81
took place Friday afternoon the freshly repaired
building on Eghty.seventh street, near Fourth ave.
others, President Wood, If the Board OF Education:
Rev Mr. Norton, Mr. Charles Crary, Of the Board
Of Ward Trustees; Alderman Cowng, ex.Comm ss,oncr
Fuller, David H. Knapp Judge wandel Com IN ssioncr
rraud William A. Owens. Principal Miss Mexican,
Female Principal. and Mcssrs. Crombic Holman aud
Carr. ihe exercises comprised reading singing
marching defamation and a number o. excellent adj.
dresses me following rs copy of the programme:
!. Reading of the Scriptures.
8. Declama Son OF the forgei Master Wm LIN
4 Deet Sunshine Alter Rain,
Masters Gmehn and Hoyt
). Composition--'Our Country 80
O. Chorus-"scots VIVA Hasr 49, ~ ''''o 80 s"h,o,
kcadlng-"Mand Nuliarn Master William D. Laor
solo aud vhorus--'>wingiug Song,
Master Contencin aud SCHOOL
- Dccianutton Oi Patrick Henry.
Master David l.. Philihs
10 Defamation Irish Picket Master Liwara Bn,ne
H. Laughing Chorus. ..... Master oinrhtn anu school
~ liccienaton Independence Dch"
Master charlie. u. Burns
W. Defamation battle OF ic>iasfUn,
Mister tlerron s. Guntacr
H. chorn,-"star spangled rchoo
10 Composition "Educaor Master Copeland
10 Part thotgs"Lsnd, mus Glass
H. Addresses
II would occupy much space refer specially to
the manner IN which each piece performed II may
DC said truhuily thatH did WELL anu exercises
reflected the highest ,redt upon the Principal. Mr.
owens, and ali ais assistants. Mr. Crary, who pre-
sided. cont mcnted the the existence of
rescd improvements IN toe school building SIR.
Wood ana Mr. Fuller alluded TO the cutting down
OF teachers salaries, condemning II as bad policy and
as great injustice 70 the worthy teachers.
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BROOKLYN CRIMINALS

The following named prisoners were arraigned yes.
terday in the Kings County Court OF Sessions, before
Judge Moore, indictments found against them by tho
Grand Jurv:-Frederick A. Conking, tor forgery in
the third degree; William Trimbe, larceny from
the person; Michael Drumen, burglary IN the
frs. degree and grand larceny; James Keegan.
larceny from tho person; Paul Handley,
burglary ana larceny; Timothy Corners and James
Carroll burglary; Henry Fuller and John Hail. false
pre- ences Frederick Gale and Frank Williams. grand
larceny; William Vanderveer, grand larceny; Henry
Holden and Daniel Quinn, burglary IN the third degree
The prisoners Will DO tried during the present week.
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CARDINAL M'CLOSKEY.

The HERALD yesterday, mislcd by an announcement
published in religious paper, stated that HIS Emf
hence the Cardinal would, the l0th ins celebrate
his sixty-sixth birthday Yesterday the thirtieth
anniversary OF his elevation to the blsbopric and
the anniversary Of his natal day The Cardinal WAS
born on the 10th of March, 1870 and his will be
his sixty seventh birthday. number OF old friends
who called on His Eminence yesterday found him in
excellent SPLITS and enjoying good health.
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DECISIONS,
SUPREME couRT-cHAMBEns.

q
BY Judge Lawrence.
Grimm vs.. Taylor; Furman VS.. lalor. Granted
Matter OF Hunter Memorandum Tor counsel.
The People We. The Bank OF North America. An
allowance OF $3.50 is granted TO the plaintiff.
Bernhcmer vs. Well. There should be stay IN
this upon tho defendants finding proper security
will counsel further 10 the amount OF security
" be gwen
SUPREME CoURT-sPECIAL TERM.
By Judge Van Worst.
Clancy OGara ana others; Ludingon Slau-
son F findings settled and signed.
Langdon Gray and others. Let copy Of the de-
fcndants' findings In this case be served the plain
tn, with notice OF settlement before me- on Tuesday,
March l3 al haf-past three r. NJ.
COMMON PI.EAs-cHAMBEEs.
BY Judge Larrcmorc.
Stiiwel vs. Emo and another, smith vs.. Jardine. -
Motions granted.
Hcunsecb Heunsech divorce granted
smith VS. FELTON,; Fc.ton VS.. Higgins Motions de-
med.
Morss VS.. Fargo. &C.; Aston, &c, vs. Carpenter.
Applications granted
sadlicr VS. he Mayor, &c Motion to amend granted
upon payment OF costs and without prejudice to an
carly trial OF the issues in dispute
Matter OF Perry, lunatic. The Cnatic must b
served with notice OF the application
Meyer and anothcrvs Redlicb. Action discon In ucd
without costs 10 either party.
Oppenhe inner VS.. Rcdich and another. Same.
New York Life Insurance Company VS.. Phillips -
Judgment ordered Tor plaintiff extra allowance, 5000
Three suits.
MARINE COUNT CHAMBERS.
BY Judge McAdam.
Mullen w. Hemken; BucSing vs.. Roettingcr -
Opinious
Carrington VS.. Ferguson Taxation affirmed
Lynch vs. 81. John.-The acton being Tor repcvin
the third person must make his claim, to be elective
under section 2l6 OF tue Code Where a remedy ~
provided by statute and the proceedings by the
remedy shall be pursued distinctly specified, II Is
virtual prohibition against proceeding IN any other
manner, ana ali other modes excluded In the cases
to which tho remedy relates (EdgcrtoD VS.. Ross. D
Abb 1891 Motion denied
Mcdonald vs Moran; Bassford vs. Nova; Lane VS..
Osborn; Goldman VS. Cassin; Reynolds VS. Carter
Kitchen vs.. Higgins; Klaus klcmm. Motions
granted
Barclay vs.. Grimes; Turner Hampton; Carlton
W Williams, McseroIc Steele, Breasted vs. Lyon
Defaults nvted.
Mnuens VS. Wells.-Motion dismissed. without costs,
Porter VS.. kalbfcisch. --Procecdings dismissed.
Turner w. smith. Default opened Oh payment
within i've days OF $40 term ice aud $40 costs 81
ton, and case to be tried on the 10Th inst II terms
are not complied with motion denied
HoteDcr VS. Hoicncr Default opened on payment
within i've days OF sl2 and 10 be tried
10Th INST
Weld vs. Lannina Allowance OF $3.50 TO attorney
for receiver.
Mulken We. Kaufman. Amendment allowed.
BY Judge Goepp
FadGcn vs.. BachraiL j Judgment Tor defendant
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THE COURTS.
IGNORING THE SUPREME COURTS
PROCESS


Comparatively little business transacted in the
courts yesterday the few trials held mad but little
general interest In the Supreme Court, Chambers,
before Judge Lawrence Mr. william y. Howe appeared
as counsel Tor Michael Kur'z alias ''sheeny Nike"
who Was taken through this city from Baltimore 10
Boston for crime alleged TO have been committed IN
the latter city. Mr. Howe stated that writ OF habeas
corpus had been served en- Edward Virgins and one
Wood, IN whose custody the prisoner was detained at
the time of the Of the writ and that these in
divduals set the process OF Court AZ defiance and
said they would pay no attention to IL. Mr.. Howe
submitted the particulars of the due allowance OF the
writ and it's proper service together with the state
ments OF the parties 10 whom II was directed, in
deposition to Judge Lawrence. and said he deemed Il
his duty TO call the attention His Honor the
that The dignity Of the highest Court IN tho
state had been mpu2nea by the action OF the captors
OF knrtz. The character OF the latter was, coup
sci admitted. that OF notorious criminal, but
no claimed that his rights should be protected AZ
well as those OF the most reputable citizen, and The
action OF those who hagfantly violated the solemn
mandate oil the supreme Court that OF kidnappcr
Dir. Howe also sad he was pleased TO see tho repre-
sentative OF the District Attorney In attendance, AS he
was ANXIOUS that that official should take OF
the action OF the whose conduct was fully described
III the morning papers. Judge Lawrence took the doc
uments presented and sgnilie his intention OF acting
In the mater at He will render his decision
tomorrow morning.
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BhOOKLYN'S SICK HORSES

The number OF deaths among the horses The Greene
ana Gates avenue car stables, Brooklyn, has reached
hity while the present number OF horses on the sick
llst Is also about my Yesterday al Improvement IN
the condition OF some OF tho sick equines notice
able and II toe weather kccps pleas ant sun greater I'm
urovcmcnt rs looked tor.
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CREATION OF NEW CARDINALS.

CREAlION OF NEW CARDINALS.
AT The consstory to be held tomorrow in Rome
twelve pre'acs will BIO raised 10 the dignity OF Car
dnaL THIS unusually large addition to the Sacred
College VIII well nigh complete its ful! number
seventy, as there any-scvcn ncn,bers survv.
ing on the FIRST day Of the year. The ecccsastcs
who now receive red bats ,ucude TWO Frenchmcn,