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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28
Rev. N. L. Baumgardner. Resolu-

Rev. N. L. Baumgardner. Resolu-
tions, &c.
Sunday morning.-General Prayer
Meeting at 9 O'Clock. Sermon at 1890
o'clock in the Memorial Church, by
Rev.
Sunday afternoon. Children's Meet
ing at 2 O'Clock, with appropriate
addresses and singing by the children
of the different schools.
Sunday evening. Devotional Ex-
ercises. Promise, Praise and Sunday
School Teachers Experience Meet
ing. Closing Exercises.
P. S.-The delegates will be ex-
pected to take part in the discussion
of all questions promptly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28
Boiler Explosion and Loss Of Life.

About 2 O'Clock p. NJ, Thursday
afternoon of last week steam saw
mill owned by d. E. Offutt, ESQ.,,
located about miles west of Oak
land, in this county. was blown to
pieces by the explosion of one of its
boilers. The mill was operated by
Chas. H. Whetzell in the manufac-
ture of lumber, slaves, &c. Marshall
Butler, the fireman, was blown some
six hundred feet, and his body was
found about two hours after the ex-
plosion, in laurel swamp on the
opposite side of the YoughiOgheny
river, driven head foremost into the
ground to the depth of two feet I'M
der some old logs. VIM. Browning.
Esq., who happened to be in the mill
at the time of the explosion. was
caught under the debris of falling
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28
LOCAL NEWS.

Secretary of the Interior Kirk
wood, wife and daughter are at the
Glades Hotel.
Mr.. John Shatzer will in short
time have his new furniture rooms
completed.
Mr.. P. A. Chisholm is improving
the residence and grounds of Mr..
Matthew Cullen, on Oak street.
Attention is called to the notice
of the postponement of the meeting
of the School Board.
The finest goods, the most superb
novelties, fancy goods and trim
mings, is where the "Red Flag Float
eth."
Mr.. Robert Porter had yalua-
biz bull killed about mile east of
town. Wednesday afternoon, by a
freight train.
-One hundred and si1sy delegates
are expected to attend the Sunday
School Convention, beginning on the
10th of June.
Capt E. H. Wardwell was APP
pointed one ofa committee to arrange
and consult about the better support
of the Militia of this State.
school reports from Elk Plains
and Asher's Glade were receiy ed too
late for publication this week. They
will appear in our next.
The Sunday School Convention
promises to be a grand success. Homes
have already been secured for one
hundred delegates, with canyassers
vet to report.
IF you wish to do business, go to
business places. IF you you want to
do a profitable business buy your
goods where the "Red Flag Float.
eth"
Oakland is beginning to put on
her summer appearances. Painting
and whitewashing is being done all
over town, and in the way of new
improvements, certainly is doing
better than ever before.
Richard Mooney, of Piedmont,
brakeman on the B. & o. r. r.,
fell between the cars near Hutton's
Switch. Tuesday evening, and was
instantly killed. His body was taken
to Piedmont for burial.
AT the Lochiel Mills, Blooming
ton. Messrs. Clark g. Arnold, con-
tractors, one day last week cut in nine
hours $4,000 feet OF lumber and IS coo
laths and fence-pickets. The mills
are steadily working on full time.
DR. Bartlett, who had been ab-
sent attending the Supreme Lodge
X. of H., which was in session at
Minneapolis, Mimi, has returned
home. The Doctor speaks in the
highest terms of the courtesies shown
by the people of Minneapolis and st.
Paul.
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$1,000 Reward.

We understand that Mr.. VIM. C.
Broadwater, of Grantsville, this coun-
ty, who has lately suffered good
deal from incendiarism, has offered a
reward of 81 900 cash for information
that will lead to the conviction of the
person or persons who set fire to and
destroyed his barn and stock on the
night of May I'd, 1881.
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On Tuesday, the 2lst day
of June, A. ID. 1881,

at the hour OF IL O'Clock a. m. of said day, in
front of Coddington's Hotel, In the town OF
Oakland, county aforesaid, to satisfy said
execution ana costs. Sald tract OF lsnd is ioca-
miles North of Oakland, and adjoins the
tracts of land called milk and Honey" and
1.-THE Falls of Muddy Creek" and the resurvey
called "Ratler," now owned by James Morri-
son. Said tract called "Skpnish" is said 10 be
well timbered and is considered good land,
and is the the same land that was conveyed
to the said Richard t. Browning. by Edward
Jamison, Sheriff by Deed dated 10Th. Septem-
Der, 1875 and recorded in Lib. w. ii. T. No. ,
Fol. 1877 &C., one of the land records of Garrett
county.
GEORGE D. WHITE,
8 % 4w Sheriff.
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The First salmon Trout.

Master Percy Veitch, son of Col.
j. w. Veitch, has the honor of taking
the first California Salmon trout
caught in this neighborhood. The
fish was caught in Shaffer's mill dam,
a mile below Oakland measured 10
inches in length and weighed a
pound. These fish were put in the
Little Yough three years ago by G..
w. Delawder, Esq.
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Saturday, June 18th, 1881,
Sheriff's Sale.

Under and by virtue of writ of fieri facias
issued out of the Circuit Court for Garrett
countySin a case in said court, wherein Alex
ander NJ. Rush is plaintiff and Richard # E.
Browning is defendant, and TO me the under
signed directed, the same being No. 26 Judi
Gals to December eth, 1880, of said court. J..
the undersigned Sheriff Of Garrett comfy
did seize and take in execution on the 18th
day of December, 1880, all of the undivided
one-thrd 20 interest of the said Richard T.
Browning, in and t. all that tract of land
situated in Garrett county, Maryland, COM
monty known and called by the name of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28
"SKIPNISH,"

containing for the whole the quantity of SSH
acres of land. and now l, George d. White,
sheriff, as aforesaid, do hereby give public
and seizure will sell all OF the aforesaid
undivided third 20 interest both ut law
and in equity, of the said Richard 4. Brown
ing in and to the aforesaid described tract Of
land, at public auction for cash on the day OF
sale to the highest bidder
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SHADE MILLS, Msy2s, 1881.

EDITOR Republican, Doubtless
a short communication rom this por-
ton of Garrett county may be some-
what interesting to your readers. l
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Dissolution Notice.

The Co-Partnership heretofore existing un.
der the name and style of f. A. Thayer & Co. >
was this day dissolved by mutual consent.
TIL j. PEDDICORD,
II. WHEELER COMBS,
F. A. THAYER.
Oakland Md. Nav TO- 1891
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28

A completely furnished Cottage, suitable
for Summer visitors. Apply to
H. WHEELER COMBS.
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FOR RENT.

Oakland, Md. May 10, 1881.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1881-05-21

his weight the bcdstead creakcd liked some
farm-gate. His brick grew cold, he could not
sleep, q strange sensation seemed to creep
upon him, while across the floor hc closely
watched the closet. door.
Was he but dreaming: No! his eyes be-
held, with wonder and surprise, what man
had never seen bc.orc--t'rre was a move.
ment at the door. 1t slowly turned and 10
his sight came, through the dim, uncertain
light hidous hand, that in its clasp some
awful object seemed to grasp, a crouching
form with trightii.i head, seemed slowly
coming towurls the bed. lie heard the
rusty hinges rreak, he could not stir, he
could not speak, he could not turn his head
away: he shut his eyes and tried to pray
upon his brow OF paid hue the cold sweat
stood like drops OF dew; ut last he shriekcd
aloud and shrill--the door swung back and
all was still.
That midnight cry, from room to room,
reso::nded loudly through the gloom. The
farmer and his wife ut rest, within their
warm and cosy nest, awokc and sprung, IN
strange attire, forth from their bed loud
shouting-"fre!" But, finding neither
smoke nor flame, soon stumbling up the
stairs they came. In cotton bedquilts
quantity dressed, they heard deep groar,
from their guest, and, full OF wonder and
alright, pushed in the door and stuck a
light.
Deep down within the feather bid Ly.
curgus had withdrawn his head, and, out ol
sight, lay quaking there with throbbii,s
breast and bristliny hair. They questioned
him, but he was still; he shook as il he had
chill, the courage was completely gone
from tall I.ycurgus Littlcjohn.
What human language can express, the
modest maiden dire distress, while s,a d.
ing still behind the screen, a sad spectator
Of the scene; What pen or pencil can por-
tray her mute d;spair and deep dismay? A
while she stood, and through the door she
peepcd across the floor; the way was clear,
and like a wise she grasped the sausage,
cold as ice, sprang from the closet, and from
sight she glided like CLEAN Of light, away
without look Or word, she flew like an
affrighted bird; without u moment Of delay,
the mystery cleared Hsif "7.wy!
Again the snow CLEANS ON the ground,
again the sleigh-bells gayly sound, again on
"Millcr's Hill" We hear the shouts Of chill.
dren loud and clear; hut in the barn is
heard no more the tapping fail upon the
floor. The house is down, It's inmates
gone, and tall Lycurgus I.i,t:ejohn is now
an Olu man, WtTn win care, win stopping
form and silver hair. lie married dark.
eyed Susan Stow, and they were happy,
years ago
When, in the merry winter time. their
children round them Climb. he tells them
Of his fearful fright, on that far distant win.
ter night; and, after they are put to he'd
when by the fire it'll nodding head he sits
and sleeps t., slumbrs deep, and quakcs
and shivers in his sleep; alas! he Is hut
dreaming still Of that spare bed on "N1llcr's
Hill."-Eugcne J. Hall, in Chicago Trib-
uhe.
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An Accident All ArOuud.

\ most ridiculous scene occurred ut a
church in Ncwcas IL. y policeman was
passing church Us II gentleman come out.
The man jokinglv accusted the policeman
and said he was wanted inside, meaning
that the minister would BE- glad to have
him turn from the error Of his ways, and
seek the truth and enjoy peace that pass.
eth all understanding. The stupid police.
man thought there was some trouble in the
church, SO he went in. The sexton, seeing
u policeman, was anxious to give him III.
vorable scat, I'D he said: "Co,ne right IN
here and he took him to pew and waved
his hand, Us much Us to say, "help Yourself"
There was another man in the pew, a dea.
con with sinister expression us the no.
licenan thought, and he supposed that was
the man he wanted arrested, so he tapped
the deacon On the arm and told him to
come along. The deacon turned pale and
edged along us though to get away, when
the policeman took him bv the collar and
jerkcd him out into the aisle. The deacon
struggled, thinking the policeman was era.
~, and tried to get away, but he was drag.
ged along. Many OF the congregation
thought the deacon had been doing some.
behind the deacon and helped the officer
fire him out. Arriving ut the lock .up, the
policeman saw the man vino told him he
was wanted in the church, and asked him
what the charge was against the deacon.
antlh didn't know, and the sexton was an.
Pealcd to, and he didn't know, and finally
the prisoner wa~ asked what il was all
about, and he didn't know. The policeman
was asked what he arrested the man for,
and he didn't know, and after a while the
matter was cNOlained and tin, nOlir.u,,.r
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1881-05-21

An Irish servant girl, a year over, was
given macaroni by her mistress to prepare
tor supper. Noticing her surprise, the Ia
dy said: "Didn't you cook macaroui at
your last placer" Cook it: We used
them things to light the gas with.
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Take Nc TO Nc Ma!

ut is great thing to see the spiritual
truth that all nature symbolize,," said she.
80 it is" SAID lie.
And yet enjoyment is darhcncd by a
terrible shadow, said she.
"ilay:' TIC inquired.
~ terrible sl'A>!.'w,' she repeated, "tl,at
casts depressing reflection upon the mos,
cxulcrant soul"
"Y.s," lie rcp.i>d, "i've felt it when I've
been short on spare ribs"
"On wha'?' >ht anxio.,>ly inquired.
"On spare ribs
but YOU should be rhi:o>ophical-you
should initiate P.y,hagoras."
"Who was hep
"llc Was Il philosopher, an anti.cricurian,
but he did not ~ 81 Tar dis tho Stoics."
Where dill they go?" asked the Board
Of Trade man; and gazing at him in amaze.
mcnt, his wild Western nature began to
dawn upon the culc!,awttl mind ct the hos.
ton girl and she said:
"lake me to me ma. ~ New York Com.
,ncrcal advertiser.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1881-05-21
How Clay Captured a Vote.

1t is "a historic fact that the Fourteenth,
Congress, beginning on the +th ot Deem
Der 1915, and ending March 81, 1877, pass
cd what is known us the compensation bill.
1t gave to each member salary Of $I,su
per annn,n. This salary WAS regarded by
the people as a great outrage, and they re.
tired curly all its supporters to private life
Henry Clay was among the few who cs.
carcd the wrath Of the pr ople. The anec
dotc has come down to us that when HI
was canva,Sing for renewal Of his com.
mission, an old gentleman, who had rithcr.
to been his fast friend, said 10 him:
"Mr Clay, can sustain YOU no longer
your vote Oh that ubomil..1le bill shocks
my feelings"
To which MIR. Clay replied: -
"Do you ever go huntingi"
"Olten."
slave you good riA,:"
Zone OF the best that wis ever made"
"!las it ever s"apprd!"
"Ycs, SIR"
"What dill you do with i; tl,,n. Did ,o,,
throw it away"
NO. sir. picked my flint aid tried II
again, and b, the Lord am going to Try
you again. Courier Journal.
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Prof, (ililmette'S French Liver Pad

.Agnc Cake, bilious Fever, laundicc, Dyspepsia.
and all diseases Of tho Liver Stomach and Biood.
Price $3.50 nv ina,l. Send for PROF. Guiitn.ttc's
Treatise on the Kidneys and Liver, tree by mail.
.Ndlr.ss FRENCH PAD CO., Toledo. Ohio.
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TOuscVs, anu SntlN sleek !: 4 cotton collar
tall and queer, was rutlelv rumpled around
each ear; his face was mild, his smile was
bland, As forth he put his rondcrous hand
and said: II think see YOU we'll, l hope
you'll stay lectle spell; we're plain folks
here Id have YOU know, and don't go In for
prti. ar show" Then, after stepping on
the cat, he took the teachers coat and hat !:
he hung them on rusty nail. and. picking
up his milking pail, he slowly sl,uffled out
0f doors ard went to do the evening
chores.
Close by the 6rclisht's cheerful glare
Lvcurgus drew the easy chair. The savory
steam Ut chicken slain came from the black
pot On the crane. The kettles merry song
he heard; upon the hearth the gray cat
purrcd; while, by the chimney corner
snug, the house dog dozed uron the rug.
Along the chimney piece Of wsxNi an idle.
row Of hat.irons stood, two candlesticks in
bright array, pair If snuffcrs and a trav.
The time worn clock licked slowly on; II
struck the hours borrower gone "Forcver
:sonc." It seems to say--"Furever gone
from day I" dav, IN its tall case of sombrc
hue-twas fifty wears since It was new.
Between the windows tall and high, the
looking glass was hung, near bv: a brazen
bird with wings ontsrrcad. pc, ched ON the
scT0ll-w0rk overhead; l,eneath a shell. the
common home Of family Bible, brusl, and
comb: above, Il om iron hooks were hung
long frames, with apples thicklv strung
and, fixed upon the wall to drv. wers
wrcathes Of pumpkins kept for pie.
Forth from the huttry, to the fire, came
Aunt Rebecca Mcintyre, sallow spins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-23
COZ THE GREAT 1907
CCl PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE %
10 THE NORTH, VEST AND SOUTHWEST.

DOuDl0 1fACA. Steel kA1l1s
EseFFffHs Mt sssH aisT ISL
TRAINS LEAVE WAsHiNdToN, from Depot,
For Pttsbars and we ssstee's ns dsy with
Sleeping Cars to Pt,sb burg and Chicago; 10 80
p IN daily, with seepns Cars from Harrisburg
daily, with Palace Cars to Pittsburg
= BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
with Parlor Gar to Watkins and the North. al
500 am daily, except Sunday 9 80 p m. daily,
esfept saqrdsy with Palace Oars to Canal
For Willisnsport Lock Haven and Elmira, at 10 80
For New aas a safs sRs f Es9t NJ
afG 1t ID On iq nsn 30 and
For Brooklyn. N; Y, all through trains connect at
Jersey CITY with bosts Of Brooklyn Annex. at-
ing double ferriage across New York city.
For philadelphia, 500 am. 1880 M. lao.
snd u 90 Pm Limited E E1aas s 50 M iae
daily, except Sunday.
lao. 4:2o, 4;40, 40. $50 and 10 90 p M On
Sunday. 500, 1880 am, 40. 6 40. 8 80 and
For Pope's Greek Line. 40 a. m. and 4:4o pm.
For Annaros, $40 a. NJ and 4 40 p. m. daily. ex-
TAy' az APP s AAhtERIASbEIA AND WSsHfNa-
For Adle1andria. 10 100, 9:2O. and IL 80 a. m
&c 40 Il So9 20 629 500 and g. II 80 p m O. sun
For Rehmond and the South, so and ap II IL a. H.
,s daily s. ard zoo p M daily except sunday
pm, IN and rs u ;o6 midnisht on SUNDAY at sos
Tickets, Information, sleeping and parlor car &C.
commentators can be procured st the office. north
and at the depot, where orders be left for the
cneeaking OF baggage to destination from hotels and
3: P. FARMER. General Passenger Agent,
FRANK THOMSON. General Manager. nov29
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-23

TERMS OF FEACE WITH THB BoERs-ANKRICRN
CATTLE N ENGLAND-IBISH AFFAIRS TIKI
CARS NCRDEREFS.
Mr. Gladstone. in the house OF commons es-
ter0ay, announced that terms OF peace had
peen agreed upon with the Beers, and that a
royal commission would be appointed 10 COM
plCte the details. The Beers are 20 have com
pieje local indepeE1erc while England reyIi-
latGS foreign relations. The Boer soldiers are
10 0lSperse at once. and British garffsOns mat
remain In the country are not IA any way 10
Interfere Ia the government thereof. The an
nouncement was received with loud cheers by
the members. The war In the TTansyaal which
Las cost England such large sum OF money
anu such heavy losses In killed and wounded
may now be considered at an end. and from ali
appearances the Beers have gained the Objects
LOT which they went into the struggle
resolution was introduced IN the house or COM
mons prohibiting the importation into England
OF American cattle. IL was 6ntagoniZed by the
government and defeated. 90. NJ Dulon's yIo-
lent speech on Sunday at a land meeting Ia
ireland was commented on and apOlOglzp1 FOR
at meeting OF the league in Dublin yesterday
fenian plot 10 Kill a landlord has been dis
covered la LeliTlm. The Irish state prisoners
IL kilInalnham jail have formed branch OF
Tie lard league. eSterdIy was the Sith
birthday OF the Emperor William Of Prussia =
The persons arrested for assassin ting the
Gar VIII be given seven days 20 prepare for
trial. The Princess D0lgOrOUid Is ia Venice.
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DIKD.

DAW. On Tuesday. March 22d, 1881, MARIAN,
infant daughter OF William Ii, and Agatha h.
Law.
GRIMES; At suitland, Tueeday. March 22d.
viii be bun led to- morrow, at 2 o'clock D. m, at
St. Barnaby g Church, Prince Georges county
MARTIN. Passed away at AS p. m on tho
2lst OF March, 1881 FELIX MARTIN, aged nfty-
two years, native Of County Monoyhan, Ireland.
member OF WASHINGTON City Hibernian Benevo-
lent Society No for the past twenty five years
resident IF this city; one Of the most genial and
hearted gentlemen in our midst. May his
soul rest IN peace
His relatives and friends are invited TO attend his
funeral from his late residence corner OF 9th and
streets southwest, on T5ursdsy, March GATH. at
uick's Church at 3 so O'clock.
baltimore papers please copy. g
POE. On March 2lst, 1881 at Middle Branch
Stark county Ohio in the sixty eighth year Of her
age, Mrs SUssNNAH PeF, widow of Charles Poe.
and mother Of Gen. .. NJ. Poe. . 3. Army.
TO TIE MEMORY OF ADAM D ROSE, JR.
Sad and lonely is the household,
Or, Low dreary every heart;
And that mother she who loved him
Through long years, twas hard T. part.
Yes; he's gone and LEFT us weeping.
But we hope to greet him There
Where wei live - Joy forever,
In that home 30 briEht and fair.
lie is free from every care.
Though when laEt you iOOk cd unOn him,
Well We know twas hard TO bear.
Dearest mother pray fer grace
To strengt hen you to meet this loss;
Think of Him who died to save US
Suffered for US on the cfoss.
Then forever let us cherish
In our hearts his memory l. est,
And believe that he Is happy
With his Saviour, safe at rest,
BY bis cousin,
ANTE T. REID. willow Dale. Va.
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THE EV ENiNG STAR.
WEDNENDAS... March a3. lSSI.
sixty and Fourteen.
TEE ELoFEMEST AND MARRIAGE OF A GRkYEgAp
AND A CHILD IN TIIE CATsXIILS

TEB ELoFEMEST AND MARRIAGE OF A GRkYHEAp
AND A CHILD IN TTB CATSSIILS.
About thirty miles from Kingston. n. Y. "a
the heart OF the Catsktls, an el0pemaat aud \
marriage nave lately taken place quite out OF
me usual order. Mr. Samuel snyder IS the pos
SCISSOR OF small farm aud family. Among The
IntbceTs OF The latter is a bright and c1mply
daughter not yet fourteen years OF age Living
DOT lar from the Snyder homestead is a vii lwaT
DGntu Martin White. HIS 0ccunafiAn for SONS
years past has been the doing OF odd chores for
the neighooripg farmers. Daring the past win.
Ter he has been engaged occasionally ny Mr.
Snyder. III was noticed that he paid a Srrs4f
deal or attention 10 Emma, the daughter ~ ar
snyder, but little WAS Thought OF In Oyrint- ~
the disparity OF their ages. he beiUg over SISry
BE has three grown up children, all OF whom
are oder IMAM the calld upon whom he was be-
slowing his attentions.
On Thursday last Emma left her homa
osteDsiDly for the purpose or spending the diy
with leighb0r. In the evening she I'D nOt
return. visit to the neighbours house IA
quest OF her revealed the fact that she had not
been there that day. Alarmed at her sudden
disappearance. EeT father went TO tie home OF
the gray haired WidOYer. He, too, WAS not ar
home. tie had gone 10 the morning IN his
wagon TO Catskill with some butter eggs ana
potatoes 10 ind market for them. The fathers
suspicion was aroused ana he decided 10 drive
10 that place In search or the WidoEeT. AfIer
dTlSlEg ABOUT fliteen miles IN company with a
constable they came upon the elopin.- C1Upla
VINO were Just returning by the bright light OF
the moon. They had been married. The ;atatr
lOok The Child 10 his wagon ana drove no re
tie al oIce made Known the fact or tua M r
rage TO his IA mily and friends. Action will D
taken 10 annul the marriage IL possible rh0ly1
fl is believed that this will be difficult un,7a-
win agree. White has some money In tie bank
ana property worth few thousand ,.olIarS