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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
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The Clinton Drn,,c,ut, edited by Hon. II. L.
d entnbacl, contains a long and favorable d'-
scripton Of Bloum,bnrg, from which we make
the following extracts:
tit is situated ON h 'auliful inclined pane
with sOulherh tNpusure-a n lane rising at an
angle Of about three to five d gr"es-thIrlng
surface drainage is almost natural at all points.
aud t, aid this a small ueyeI-Miing stream OF
pure ir, sh water trtyer'es the town from nor h.
eat to sluhwes'. With a sirge exception,
the Streets are all wide, m Is ly well Taved and
are all kept in 20 Il rrplir. There are no
very fine horses in Il Dom burg--nOne lstng
over probably $40 0ON, if so much, excepting
one no e.. Il It there are only a few poor DWELL
ings-Aly IA few stray relics, Mostly, lheI
ARE built of brick, some Of stone, and only few
iraILeS, and al tor mC1lly nlll of ample but not
extrayagunt SIZE. The town has Il healthy,
cleanly, neat, substantial and 'olidly prosper
uuS appearance, to An extent that eStel1 amy
o her town in Stale within the range Of the
knowledge of the writer who ha1 al one time
or another visited llrge maj Irlly of the towns
Of any note in the STATE.
For the most part the people of BlOomshnrg
nre siragh forward, honest, induNrOns, frugal,
hospilabe, little given to extravagance or alice
talion, and to AN extraordinary extent possess
the rare virtue of mindiog tleir own business
anl lifting other peoples alone, There are ex-
ceptiyns to all this, Of high and low d'grec, but
they are unusually rare and sporadic,
Mary changes have taken place since Mr.,
d clenbach lived here and some Of the manu-
f,ciuring establishments, notahly those Of the
MeSsrg Lockard and IIarmln ~ lIas'er', have
greatly increased IN size aad productive capac-
iDy, NJ, Diedtnbloh makes several shrewd
and truthful comments rs to thepeCulinities OF
our people, but says, 'Enly to bed and carly
to rise we are inclined to think, has its last
resting place in Bloom burg, so far as the towns
of this State are concerned A proper regard
for truth compei1 us to decline this compl.,
ment--lor as such 1t was probably intended
The Ct il, that Bloomsburg Is very owllike as
t. hours and a luge number of its citizens only
retire to their couohes when The two hands o
the clock point TO iwelge-the witching hour
at which, in common with cLurthyards, they
"yswn," Mr., Dieff-nbacl's dsscriplion o
Dloomsburg aud its peoIlo will be cad with
inteps,.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
FOUND DEAD.

Tuesday afternoon "A young man about Is
years of age, by the name Of Harry Suausser,
was found dead on the road leading from Ru
pert and his homein the valley. Young Siraus-
ser was subject to epiieptc fits. Monday he
htched up his fathers team and drove to
Bloom with a load of lime, and when returning
home met his death by an attack CT the disease
to which he was subject. When found he was
lying with his head down an embankment with
his mouth full of (roth and dirt, and it is sup
posed that he strangled. Whether he jumped
or was thrown from the wagon is unknown. The
team went on home alone. The youag man
was the son of Mr.. George Strausser, of Non
tour township this county, and was highly
respected by large circle of friends Ills
sudden taking of casts deep gloom over his
family. Cdtu,riSSd Item.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
AN APPEAL ENTERED.

On Mondiy It's! an appeal from the settle
ment OF the auditors,f the county finances was
filed in the Court OF Common Pleas, by num-
Der Of tax payers. 1t is signCd by d. A,
Munson, c. Ellis, B. Il. Davis, Thomas |.
Cherlinglon, c. i. Kostenbauder, NJ. V. b.
Kline, +. NJ. Teaksbury, l. o. Whitman, G.
NJ nhart, n. d. Ilarman, 5 i. Diemer Il. s.
MclIenry, Geo, $, Gilbert, John Rite, W.
II. Tuthll, A. Blbby and LutEer Eyer. The
names of Il. q. Neal and G.. NJ. Lockard aI-
pear as surer', for the prosecution of this aP-
peal and the payment of ri costs that may ac-
crne in case they fail TO obtain decision more
flvorablc to the county than the report from
which the appeal is takcr, Col, j. q. FREQ 2e
and W. l., Eyer'y, ESqrs., represent the az
pclhnls.
We have srii hut lit lie Cf Late concerning the
county statement, fIr the reason that We were
aware that an appeal was being prepared, and
| b cause wc were stli.icd that uolhirg could
| be ac,omp shed in any oth,r mann,r, by
| whiting until an APPEAL il tihd by taxpayers
the County Commissioners ard Treasurer have
| st golden opportunity. The Act Of Assem-
| bly, provides that the officials may appeal wi h
days. | this case, no acton was taken by tax
| payers until the expiration Of sixty days and
| it bsctmc cvid mt that the tilicia would moi
appeal. Tley cannot plead ignorance of mis-
takes in the acconnl, t}r their atenli N was
caled t1 tn IN Immediately at er the filing q
| IL H. 4 4,
has admitted that he knew that he had r.,
Ceived 81 l,3O from the county, m IRE thm ht
was entitled to, fthey had at once taken somt
steps towardi the correction Of these errors
without waiting to be forced into il by an ap
peal, they would have stood before the publ,
in a much more favorable light, They wonl.
then have shown deposition to correct tn,
mistakes they made in allowing the payment O
bills not sanctioned by law, and displayed com
mendable zeal in the administration of county
siliirs, Bat Notwithstanding the strong cur
rent Of public opinion, they have permitted tn,
tine to slip by in which they could have
east from themselves all suspicion Of wrong
and the affairs Of these offices will now be sub
jected to a cire(ul and thorough Investigation
The Trel.urer claims that he has adjusted lii,
item of Slll.30 by charging himself on hi
books w,tl that amount, and intends to carry tn
cha'ge into his next statement, | he has dom
this, th public doe' not know i, and IT does no
change the report Of the auditors as filed amOn
the records OF The Court FurlhermoIe, thi
il not the only item that needs correction, bu
a. the case is now in court, we shall rot entc
in'o d,ti's. In the investigation of This mat
lr we hope that the persons interested will b
abis r'ltar their sLirls of all blame. The re
lsult will show whether they can to do thiA
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
PERSONAL.

G. c, Writ is confined TO The house with in
iltmmGory rheumatism.
Mn II. W. McKelvy STATED on Saturday
last to Join ber husband in Colorado.
Geo. A. McKdvy and wife, of Mllersyi'e,
raid their friends here "A short visit, recently,
L. Wallace Evans is visiting at his flher''
this week. He is ,ngpg,d in teaching schoo
in Luzerre county,
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Funston will take al
ex ended western ;rlp this summer,
Miss Tile Sttrner has accepted oerksliI
in the store of II, j. Clark and Son.
Joseph Mann is seriously III,
Mr., ]. b. Neil has returned frcm Pliladel
PHO, where he has BEEN proleculirg his medic
al etadies, and willnoi re,oln until FALL
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
SILLY STUFF.

1t is and Las always been unfJrlunate for
the cause Of Temperance that so many OF its
advocates a'e silly an1 ig iorant mer, whose
vapotiogs disgust intelligent citizens. Absti-
nence from liquor and intemperance IN speech
too frequently go hand in hand and drive away
numbers who would otherwise be workers in
the cause. In the last issue of the Bloomsburg
journal space is given to a writer who, to igno.
rance Of the law adds wilfll and malicious
mendacity. This thin Drained bigot makes
what he probably considers savage attack
upon the Court for granting licenses to appli.
cants from Catawi.sa. The opinion of the
Court published in the same issue of the jour-
nal SETS forth at length and in clear and dis
tinct lnguage the reasons for such action but
this Of course has no weight with the intcmper.
ate fIlsiGer. 1t is hardly worth while to notice
such foolish and ill-tempcred abuse, except to
express surprise that the publisher of the Jour-
nat should permit stuff Of the kind to disGgure
its columns. The Court needs no de eence, and
the abuse of ignorant scrbblcrs will be read
oaly with contempt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
RUNAWAY.

Last Friday afternoon, Harry Low, sen of
DR.. Low, of Lime Ridge, drove 10 this town for
the purpose of taking his two sisters home
from the Normal School, in which institution
they are scholars The trio started on their re-
turn and when near the railroad switch at Meals
furnace, the horses took fright at the putting
of an engine. The animals turned suddenly,
upsetting the carriage and throwing the occu-
pants into the oad-forlunately without injnr-
ing them. The horses, re eased from control,
ran ut a furious pace up East street and down
Second, stopping of their own accord in front
of c, S. Furman's harness shop. The carriage
was perfect wreck, the top and body having
been torn off and the running gear demolished
Only two wheels remained with the horses.
With the exception of few scratches the rom
away animals were not Jared.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

There are certain reachcrs in the county
who are greatly opposed to dancing, and who
have in time past dcsclnled with much bitter
ness upon bail sand rarlie' These reverend gen.
llemen are Republicans, strong in II faith, and
never weary Of chanting the praises Of their
candidates and principles. OF late it has heen
observed that the sui jest Of dancing is no lInger
discuss d. Can it be that this silence is due to
the fact that Mr. Garfield, although preacher,
was present a. the ball given after his naugur-
aton, and what il worse, was reported as being
delighted with the affair
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

The Towanda Argus, speaking of the poor
shows now travelling, says that such wretched
entertainments come TO grief in that town and
warns all of the kind TO stay away if they wish
to continue on the road. The warning is un.
wise and unknd to the other towns in the
State. Rather should poor shows be encour-
aged TO wander to Towanda, if there il Il prob
ability of their being wrecked. After a few
experience, of that sort the people of Pennsyl-
vania woul arise as one nj IN and clll Towsn-
da blessed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
THE CATAWlSSA LICENSES.

We have the opinion of the Court, delivered
on Monday afternoon last, in the matter OF
granting licenses to Caawissa restaurant keep
ers, bnt have not the space TO spare for its pub
licaion this week. 1t will be given in our next
issue. There were three applications for Ii.
cense and all were granted, with the expressed
understanding that they would be revoked by
the Court if the provisions of the law should at
any time be violated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
AND DEMOCRAT, BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA

The term OF Court just cnde was the m ist
brief of any held here for yeats The irJis in
the second week were discharged on Tuesday.
all the cases on The list being disposed Of by
trial, settlement, or continuance. At this sea-
son of the year the farmers are busy and are
exceedingly averse to spending any time in at.
tendance upon Court For this reason there
were comparatively few persons in town during
this or the preceding week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

An unusual court was he'd this week. The
traverse jury was summoned for Tuesday and
all the business was done on that day and the
jury discharged. Much credit is due Judge
EIwtll for the economy he displays in his ad-
ministration Of the judicial all,irs Of the county.
II prudence has saved the county Thousands
OF dollars and yet no one can complain that he
does not give patient hearing tl all. \ con'
scientiou' Idge is boon to any community
and We only express common sentiment when
we say that Judge Elw'' erjoys the conGdrnc,
and respect Of The whole community. -R'pub,
Hcug.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

A special meeting of the Town Council was
held on Wednesday evening last all the mems
bus beirg pr'sch. On motion f Mr. iiar.-
mar, the action tf the Council of April IS b,
relative TO the opening Ct Pine Alley from
Strawberry Alley TO East street was reconsld-
ercd, and, on motion tf Mr. Neai the petition
was ofd,rd 10 be recorded ard filed aud further
action indefinitely postponed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

The Summer.lke weather Of the past few
days has done wonders in forwarding the growth
OF vegetation. The buds and blossoms have
appeared "a If by magic and the tender
leaves have put forth on tree and shrub A
few showers would prove most beneficial and
would add fresh impetus to the already yigo-
| rous growth Of green
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

David Lowenberg would inform his Gus.
toners and the public in general, that hav-
ing completed the alterations in his Store,
he is now prepared to supply his customers
with the latest styles Of Clothing. Now on
hand a magnificent stock of Ready-made
Clolhing. selected expressly for the Spring
trade. Call and inspect and see for your
selves
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

a new steamboat, the Lyman Truman"
has been pnt into service on TIE Susquehanna
and will ply between Pttston and Nanticoke,
provided there is a sufficient depth of water to
float the craft. 1t is hoped that the work now
sin progress ia the river below Wilkes. Barre
will result in the deepening of the channel 80
that boats will have no difficulty in passing
through the "rinles.n
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
CHEAP R.R. TICKETS TO THE WEST.

If you are going west save time and money
by buying tickets from r. d. Darlington, agent
at Rupert. lie represents best routes to the
west and northwest. Trains leave Rupert at
Gl5 a. M, $50 a. m and 4;0G p. nj. For
rates and in formation, call on or address
X. ID. DARLINGTON,
April Low Ticket Agent, Rupert, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

The people of WilleS-Barre have become
alarmed at the ravages Of small poX in the
city, and are taking efficient means to prevent
the disease from spre ding. Several deaths
have already occurred and new cases are report
ed. The disease frs. broke out in neighboring
towns and was carried to the city, prob IDLY by
those who were ignorant of its dangerous char
acter. The Union- Lead5, calls upon the author
i'ies to establish Il pest house without delay
Physicians are kept bu4y attending to those
who apply iIr vaccination.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

Mr.. Daniel Laycock, foreman Of the foun-
dry al Lockards' car works met with painful
accident on Thursday afternoon of last week
Whilst engaged in drawing charge from the
cupola, the molten metal came in contact with
wet bar that had been placed across the out
let, and flew in all directions, seriously burning
his foot and leg. This misadventure will inca
pacitate Mr.. Laycock from work for some time
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

The bridge over Fishing Creek at the lower
end of town, is in deporable condition and
needs immediate attention. Repairs should
be made to the flooring aud loose plank re-
moved There is dirt enough on the bridge to
makea good-sized farm, and something ought
to be done to secure an approach to cleanl-
ness,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

Miss Emma S. Allea of Seneca Falls, who
is labcring for the cause Of temperance under
the auspices of the National Prohibition Ali.
ance, lectured at the Baptist church last Friday
evening. She spoke in favor of an amend.
ment TO the Constitution, prohibiting the manu-
iacture and sale of liquor Her address occu.
pied fifty minutes. The church was well filled,
and collection taken at the close of the
speakel's remarks. real ed SS27.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

Spoons with bowl at each end have made
their appearance What boon for lovers s
this invention. They can now partake t ice
cream, Strawberries and "sch," in the most
pleasurable manner and at a reduced rate of ex'
pendilure. An increased marrI Sc list may be
pXnCcted
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

Mr. Cyrus b. McIIeniy has completed the
Mercantile Arprai'emen', and the list appears
in this weeks issue of the COLUMBIAN and Re
publican, the leading representatives Of the two
political parties of the county. By this means
it will be brought to the notice Of every bus
ness man whose name appears on the list
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

Areyou going to paint? II o,send TO Henry
s. Reay, Montour Paint Works, Rupert, Pa.
for sample card ard prices of Strictly Pure
White Lead. Slate Colors, Iron Psints, Putty
nc and cave the Wholesale and retail profit.
You can mix your own colors, from best mater
ial, with Pure Linseed Oil for rs cents to 81 20
per gallon.
Respectfully Yours &C.,
apr. 15-Gm lIENRY S. REAY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

The ball given in Browel's Hail. on Thurs
day night of last week, by the Bloomsbury
Cornet band, was decided success as regards
attendance. Dancing was KEEP, up until the
small hours Of the morning, and there was no
over.tepping of the bounds of decorum within
the hall The receipts we are informed, were
about $40, which will be applied to the pur-
chase Of uniforms for new members.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

We have received copy Of the first issue Of
The Postal Raiew, a monthly magazine publish
ed at Tunkhannoak and devo ted to the interests
OF postmaslers and others connected with post
al affairs. 1t isa sixteen plgel paper, three
columns to page, is well printed, and contains
a goolly amount of realing matter interesting
to the general public as well as to those ior
whom it was especially compiled. The Rcricu
is published by a company, Of which ii. W.
Birdwel is President, j. Wood Piau, TreaSu,
rer, and Chas. NJ. Lee, Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

The Sunbury Democrat says the boys of that
town built luge bonfire "al noon on Thur
day nj !ht," TO attract flock of wild geese. 1t
would be interesting TO know at iu't what hour
in the twpnty-icur this occ-rred, Noon and
night don't seem to hitch somehow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

Mr.. L. c. Bundy, of the firm of Bundy &
Neyhari, Steinei's block, was arrested on Fri
day last, on warrant sworn out by n. j. Her
dershoti, charging him with peddling FISH and
vegetables through the streets. lie gave bail for
Bundy has mercantile license as stor,-
keeper.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

The Harrisburg Pdtriot recently made the as
founding statement that "here are still eigh'
teen inches of iron lying in the hemlock woods
among the mountains" near the Delaware
Water Gap. Pilgrimagcs to that locality by
owners Of furnaces and foundric' would be in
orlar
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

The annual meeting for the election of tili-
GERS Of the Columbia County Agricultural, Ior
ticultural and Mechanical Association will be
held at Bloomsburg in the Opera House, on
Saturday, May 2l, 1884, at one o'clock p. m.
FRED b. HARTMAN,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

John Doney vas arrested by Constable llar'
ris, last Friday evening, on the charge OF az
suting Harrison Shaner and OF carrying cor
ceaed weapons. J.. II, Maize justice Of The
peace, committed the prisoner to jail, and on
the following morning released him upon pay
ment of costs and promise of good behavior
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
May Is 2w

Ia another column Of this issue will be found
the advertisement Of Charles Krug, who has
pnt his planning mill in the best order possible,
and is now prepared to furnish doors, sash,
mouldings, &C., from thoroughly seasoned
woods. He employs only skilled workmen and
his customers may rely upon obtaining perfect
satisfaction. Mr.. Krug makes estimates for
buildings and furnishes plans and specfca
tions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
BARBED
FENCE WIRE

Which we are prepared to sell at
manufacturers prices. This is
undoubtedly the best style wire
fence made and is a positive pro-
lection against the smallest ami
mails. Costs but 81 cents rod
to build a four strand fence, in
Guiding posts, making it the best,
cheapest and most durable fence
to build.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

DO not fail to call at CLARK & Sons, and
sleth largest stock Of fine trim med bOnnets
and hats ever CpeICd in BlCCmsburg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

Mr.. f. p. Drinker received on Saturday from
friend in Philadelphia, two huge pinr-apple',
weighing seven pounds each, and absolutely
free from all defects and bruises. They were
the finest specimens of the fruit we have ever
seen in this latitude.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
HOLMES & SCHUYLER.

"WALNUT LEAF IIAIV RESrORER' Is entirely differ
ent from all others. II Is AS clear water, and as
It's name indicates. Is a,pertcct Vegetable Hair Re
storer and does not In any manner affect the health
whtcn sulphur, Sugar Of Lead and Nitrate OF silver
preparations have done. IL Will Immediately freC
the head from all DandruG Restore Gray Hair 10 its
natural color, and prod Ice new growth where It
n low dSVs To- n beoutif IiossV ir0Wn Everw h hnt ~
tie Is warranted ASK your druggist for 1t. For
sale at MOYER lRos. bloomsbury Pa. smith, Kline
g. Co.. Philadelphia, and Han Ruckell New York,
Wholesale Agents. oct. 22 soft
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

Me'srs ii. j. Clark Il Son have certainly
succeeded in making their store attractive a.
it is also spacious and convenient. The com
pletion of tn, annex ha' given them a fine
room, lG feet wide and 20 lorg, airy and well
lighted. The shelves are all flied with the
latest ard most fashionable goods Under an
arch way between the main store and the an
mex isan aquarium filled with gold and silver
fish that disport themselves under the spray
from fountain The store is admirably ar
ranged and il credit to the town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13
pROGNOSTICS.

There is no surer indication of the coming
of Spring, than to see a small boy, whose chic
article of clothing is rag tied around a sore
toe looking for mud puddle to swim in, and
the great demand for Spring Blossom f,r thor.
oughly purifying the blood. Prices. ST., 5C
cents and trial bottles 10 cents
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

There was very liberal display of farming
implements OF various kinds, in front of the
Court House during the week. Most of them
were brilliantly painted and quite attractive in
appearance, whatever merits they may have
possessed for Agricultural pnrposes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

N. S. Rhinevarlt district agent of Bradford
county for the Bloomsburg Mutual Relief Az
sociatlor, came down here on Monday TO sat
isly himself as TO the responsibility of the COM
pany He went home thoroughly convinced that
the directors were all responsible business men
and that the company is being cond ucl,d care
fully and and honestly,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

See woman picking bunch of grapes
10 another column, at Speers Vineyards,
from which speer'. Port Grape Wine is
made, that Is so highly esteemed by the
medical profession for ihe use OF invalids,
weakly persons and the aged, Sold by
q. A, Kleim. jau 7'9l ly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-13

Judge Cummin of Wiliamsport has made
decision in the Muncy Creek Railway case, re-
quiring the President, Michael Meylert, 10 de
iver to the Receiver, Benjamin G. Wech, all
the property of the Company in his hands,