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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-09-02

A SPECIAL to the Cincinnati CONNER
cial from Seymour, Indiana, says: CDR.
J.W. F. Gerrish, OF this city, went to
Mitchell this evening to deliver Re-
publican speech, The Doctor has been
life long Democrat, but left the party
recently owing to the tendency of the
platform toward anti-prohibition, he be-
ing an ardent temperance worker. He
Is man Of large influence, is widely
known, and strong effort is being
made to induce him to stump the state
in the interest of the Republican party"
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-09-02
j. T.. DARRAH,
A. l.. DEUEL,
GEO. w. BELL,
Committee,

Mr. JOHN WIsEMAN, editor and proprie-
tor of the Democratic Chillicothie, Ohio,
Advertiser, has announced his purpose
to support the Republican ticket. The
change creates a great sensation in
Ohio.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-09-02

The Hillsdale crew are in training for
their race with the Thames Rowing
Club on Sept. IA, and will start home
ward one week after the contest.
BY the use a magnetic rod, mine 10
Gator has found off the harbor Of Erie,
Pa, the wreck Of the schooner Vermillion
which was sunk in storm nearly half
a century ago, with $50 tons of copper
on board, valued a $4,000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
FOR PROBATE CLERK.

Among the candidates for nomination
by the approaching democratic county
convention we announce today the name
of CHARLES L. HOFFMAN, of Eagle, tor
Pro- ate Clerk. The Office is one of the
highest importance. 1t has charge of the
estates of all persons dying IN the county
leaving property, and therefore involves
vast pecuniary responsibilities, and In an
especial manner the interests Of widows
and orphans To discharge capably and
safely the duties OF such an office requires
not only business qualifications of the
highest order, but the people have a right
to insist also on a man of rigid honesty
and integrity. There is certainly no man
In the county who fills the bill IN all Its
details better than Charles l.. Hoffman.
He is a man of thorough education, an ex.
ceptionally fine accountant, clerk and
bookkeeper, thorough business man, and
man who, in residence IN the county
of over a quarter of a century, has always
been noted for his upright bearing and
integrity and purity Of character The
democrats can place no stronger candidate
in nomination and the county would gain
a prize IN his election.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
THE CROPS.

The wheat crop is now about harvested,
and has been so uniformly good as to in.
dictate the largest crop ever produced in
this country in one year. Kansas claims
a yield of 81, 100000 bushels, Missouri &c..
100000, Iowa larger than ever before, while
Minnesota and Dakota, though losing
largely In wheat sown on low fiat ground,
have yet an enormous crop; and ir no
state where wheat is usually raised has the
crop been actually short.
The corn crop, though IN serious danger
month ago. is coming out splendidly, and
taking the country together, will be an
average yield. The crop Is especially
promising in the south, as well as in Kan.
sas, Nebraska, and parts of Iowa and Min
nescta. The crop will be below an average
in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, aud is
suffering in the middle and New England
states, as well as western Kansas from
drought, but this will be more than made
up from the extraordinary yield In other
portions of Kansas, in Nebraska, Missouri,
snd the south.
The cotton and tobacco crop are also re-
ported as affording the finest promise, and
Wisconsin IL rejoicing In an extra fine
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
a Tragedy!


| Murder and Suiclde az h"ihn"'
A fearful tragedy took place IN the vllaS,
of Leland, in This county, On last Saturday
evening, resulting in the death Of Jonathan
NJ. Straiton and Sarah Stratton his wife.
Stratton was a lawyer of Leland, shout
40 years of age. He had been farmer,
but few years ago commenced the study
of law. He was admitted 10 the bar IN
December 1880, soon after which he mar
rled his wife Sarah, a grass,wldow, he hav-
ing two children by former wiie-daugh-
tiers, aged 10 and 10 years--and she son
aged I years.
She was young and quite handsome and
stylish woman.
The marriage was not happy one The
couple quarrelcd necessarily, chiefly over
money matters, the wife having brought
into the family the matter of $500.
On last Saturday evening Mrs. stratton
and the elder of the glrls went 10 Mr. STRAIT
tons office, and when he had finished his
work for the day the three started home
together. On the way Station went INTO II
grocery kept by man named Betting to
buy some tobacco. Betting, it appears, had
been charged by the authorities with vio-
lating the village liquor ordinance, selling
on the sly, Leland being a prohibition
town, and had retained Stratton to defend
HIM. The suit was set for trial Aug. 3lst.
As he handed Stratton the tobacco he told
him to be sure and be on hand on Thursday
to defend him, and Stratton said he would.
AS the party left the store, Mrs. Stratton
said with a sheer: You are not gong TO
defend that kind of mana whisky mani
He SAID he was, of course; he had been
hired to do so. Mrs. Stratton was tenn
pcrance woman, and this incident kindlcd
"a blaze which was followed by hot quar-
rel all the way home and was continued
after they got there.
When in the house Stratton proceeded
to the dining room, while Mrs, Stratton, in
a nervous and excited way, walked about
the room and into the hall near by. Their
quarrel reached Its climax when Mrs S.
applied to her husband several opprobrious
epithets, 10 which he replied in kind. He
further called his daughters attention to
the language, which he sand was sufficient
to found bill of divorce upon, and re-
qucsted his daughter to remember II, as
we'll as the day and date, at the same time
saying to Mrs. Stratton that a bill tor di-
vorce was a disgrace to no man, ard II she
didn't take care he'd apply for divorce.
He then turned to hang up his hat, and as
he did so, she shot him at short range, with
a 80 callber revolver, the ball entering the
right breast nearly under the arm, passing
through the body, and probably lodged
in his left arm. He died almost in
s,antly. She Immediately wen, to the hall
and then placed the revolver to her lett
temple and fired. She fell dead, the left
eye ball burst by the conclusion and the
skin of the head being blistered and black
ened by the fire and powder, while the ball
lodged In her BRAIN
As the woman drew the pistol the chill
dren rushed out of the house and called the
by whom both victims were
found dead
A cornor's inquest was held on Sunday, |
whose jury returned verdict in accord |
ancc with the above facts.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
Chicago MARKET.

On Change today, Notwithstanding the
large receipts of grain, the demand from
! shorts was sufficient to absorb the offerings.
No. ., or regular wheat, sold at $l02 To
si,024 for August, and closed at 81 &C
September sold at 1854 to 992i cents, and
closed at 99a cents. Corn !, to a cent
higher August sold at 10 TO 7Gis cents, and
closed at 7G>5 cents. September sold at -
to 75@S cents, and closed at % x cents. Seller
the year closed at G5ai to G57, cents, and
May at 62i cents. Oats i cent better for
cash and the near futures. August closed
at SOL to 1915 cents, and September at 3Gi =
to 3d% cents. Rye was steady. Barley was
dull. Hog products were fairly active and Il
shade higher.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
Nothing Short of Unmistakable
Benefits

Conferred upon tens of thousands of
sufferers could originate and maintain
the reputation which AYERS SARsA-
PARILLA enjoys. 1t is compound of
the best vegetable alternatives, with the
IodideS of Potassium and Iron, all
powerful, blood-making, blood-cleansing
and DEMONSTRATING and is the most
electual of all remedies for scroftl.
lous, mercurial, or blood disorders.
Uniformly successful and certain, it
produces rapid and complete cures of
Scroiula, Sores, Boils, Humors, PIN,
pies, Eruptions, Skin Diseases and ali
disorders arising from impurity of the
blood. ny its invigorntins affects it
always relieves and often cures Liver
Complaints, Female Weaknesses anil
Irregularities, and is potent remover
of waning vitality. For purifying the
blood it has no equal. 1t tones up the
system, restores and preserves the
health, and imparts vigor and energy,
For forty years it has been in extensive
use, and is to-day the most available
medicine for the suffering sick.
For sale by all druggists.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30


test for the republican congressional nomi.
nation 10 this district, rs supposed to be
"solid Tor Cullen" the Braidwood Repub.
lcon decldedly dissents. Its grievance Is
the appointment, through Cullcn's inllu.
encc, OF Huston as postmaster, IA man
known by MIR. Cullen to be personally un.
popular. "If" says the Braidwood paper,
"Will county sends a delegation to Ottawa,
instructed for Cullen, il will injure the
county ticket" cullen may as well
hang up his fiddle and attend TO his news
paper, for he Will never see the White
House again. The promises he made to
republicans IN Braidwood and other places
were many, and they remain unfultllled."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
THE WAR EGYPT

On Thursday of last week Gen. Wolse'
ley made his flrst advance from lsmalia,
on the Suez canal, towards Cairo, follow
I'M the line of the railroad towards Zagazig,
which lies about 40 miles nearly north Of
Cairo. After a march of some fifteen miles
he encountered the enemy, 10000 strong
at Megfar, and with 1000 men drove them
from their position. While his own loss
was trlfling, Woseley, IN a somewhat bonn
bastic dispatch to the war Office at London,
places the enemys loss at 400, and says
they were completely routed. Alter this
success the English pushed on aud next
day again encountered the enemy at Mo-
balla, with results similar to the previous
days fight. The English are still moving
forward, but find great difficulty in getting
through the sand. At last accounts the
advance had reached Ramses and Birket-
el,Mahsamah, about 90 miles from Tel.el.
Kebir, where the enemy are strongly EN-
trcnched, and where no doubt very soon
great battle will take place. The English
find much difficulty IN getting up their ar.
ullery and commlssariat, as well as in
keeping up the water supply, the enemy
having thrown their dead into Lake Max
ANA, the chief dependence of the English,
so that the water Is unfit for use. Wolse-
ley's force is said now to be some 10000,
with reinforcements still arriving daily
from India.
Arab still keeps up a strong force at
Kafr ell war, near Alexandria, the idea
being, that If defeated at Telel-Kebir and
Zagazlg he will take refuge al Kafr-el'
Dwar, because that would afford him an
easy retreat into Tripoli.
The Turkish Prime Minister on Monday
evening informed Lord Dufferln that the
Turkish Council of Ministers had resolved
to publish Arab Pasha as a rebel and &C.
cept the British military convention. The
attitude of the Russian representative was
TIL antogonistic to England.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

As to the effect Of appearances, the Aurora
Beacon says: "As general thing the Fourth
Regiment has not left favorable impression
The conduct Of many of the men was ex-
tremely Objectionable both in and out Of
camp, and, whether justly or otherwise, about
all the boisterous rowdyism witnessed about
town is charged to them. II is claimed in
extenuation that, for the purposes OF this en-
campment, the ranks have been filled up
with raw recruits, young men who did not
take kindly to military discipline, and who
considered the encampment simply as a holt
day picnic. In camp they consulted depre-
dations upon their neighbors and rendered
themselves very disagreeable. Thursday
evening a mob OF these men insisted upon
taking possession of the sutler tent On
charge OF the Aurora Light Guards) and run
ming 1t to suit themselves, and had not Col.
Fithian appeared upon the scene aud ordered
them to their quarters, serious trouble would
have resulted. Two men belonging TO the
Streator company deserted Wednesday night,
but were captured in Chicago next day,
and brought back In irons. Another, while
on guard Thursday night, deserted his post,
leaving his gun, and at last accounts had not
been found. OF course the conduct of these
troublesome fellows brought the entire regi-
ment into disrepute, and was greatly deplor.
ed by their more sensible and soldierly com
radcs." The streator company has been
awarded the cake for creating this impression
for the Fourth, which, as a whole, is first
class regiment In every respect.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

This don't look exactly right and "con.
sistent," coming from the state of Name,
where the strictest prohibition and total
abstinence Is claimed to prevail, and where
every body" is IN favor Of enforcing the
prohibitory law against all kinds of intox.
icating liquor. AT Augusta, last Saturday,
John Nye, a temperance worker" pro.
cured warrant against an expressman for
bringing beer from Boston boat to the
city. The Sheriff seized the beer, upon
which mob gathered stoned the Sheriff
and his posse, seized the beer and made
away with it. But half the liquor was
secured by the Sheriff. who was badly cut
in the FRAY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

A report from the land Office at Wash
ington just issued gives some instructive
figures bearing upon the direction the vast
Immigration to this country is taking and
the regions most rapidly undergoing set
Element and development. During the
past year 1G,699,sls acres ofpublic land
we're disposed of, being an excess of 5000,
600 acres over the previous year. OF these
100000 were disposed of In Dakota, l.,
400, 900 IN Minnesota, l,559,000 IN Kansas,
and 100000 IN Nebraska, while half
million acres each are credited to Alabama,
Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi and Ar
kansas, showing that for the first time IN
many years the "wave of prosperity" has
also struck the south.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

1t is known that the glare of the sun and
fine sand floating IN the air of Egypt gen.
orally plays the mischief with the eyes OF
foreign soldiers, and it is SAID that Arab
is delaying decisive action as much as
possible in the expectation that the Eng
lish soldiers will soon, as the soldiers of
the great Napoleon were, be disabled by
ophthalmia. But the English have taken
the precauuon 10 avoid the trouble by sup.
plying each soldier with a pair OF blue
spectacles, which are SAID to be perfect
guard. Arabigmay find 1t no joke, rldicul.
GUS as it may look, to be encountered by
nm army IN specs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
ADJUSTMENTS
In n Social WAY.

On last Monday evening the Young Ladies'
Library Society held lawn fete at the resi-
dences and grounds Of Messrs. 7. d. Catlin
and II. A. Butler. The lawn between the re-
sidences was illuminated by torches and
Chinese lanterns making a very pretty scene.
Here the refreshments were served. At the
residence OF Mr.. Catlin Willis's orchestra fur
nished dance music, enjoyed by the young
people. Tho attendance was large and the
affair a success pecuniarily and otherwise.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

cranberry crop! Upon the whole, in spite
of the adverse opening in spring, the sea
son promises TO he one of the mos, pro
ductve IN the history of the country. The
fact is impar,ing n tremendous stimulus
to business at the East with prcmon'iions
of another era of wild speculation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
Latest by Telegraph

The following were last evenings dis
patches:
PORT SAID, Aug 29.-Last evening the
Arabs attacked tie British position q,
Kassasin, and were repulsed with heavy
loss. The British lost 100 men, and / OF
the enemy's guns were captured.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 29.-The enemy are
still Strengthening their left They sent
ont an armed train again last evening
The man ofwar Minotauer shifted her po'
sition to about thousand yards nearer
Aboukir.
LONDON, Aug 29.-The advices received
in London confirm the report of battle
with and the repulse of the enemy at Kas-
sasin. The fighting took place by moon.
light. The British loss IS from 100 to $50
men.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

Who says water routes are not necessary
to keep down freightss Rates on corn and
wheat from Chicago to Buffalo are now
~ and Ia cents per busheI. The lowest
rates by rail, in the face o, this competi.
ton, is 8 and cents. Without 1t, the rail.
roads would charge s or 10 cts.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

NoTIcE.-From Aug. % to Aug. 81, irclu
sive, the c., B. * Q. r. r. Co. will sell Land
exploring tickets from Ottawa to Columbu;
and Lincoln, Nebraska, and return, for So Gl
for round trip. Good for 35 days from date
Of sale.
Rourd trip extension tickets can he bought
to Council Bluffs. Omaha, Columbus and
Lincoln to Grand Island, Nebraska, by those
wishing to attend the Eucampment Of the &
a. of Republic TO take place there from Aug.
IS TO Sept. > i. II. MARVIN, Agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce that i. e. BARRETT
Of Earl will be q candidate before the Gemocrag,
County Convention for nomination as candidate fo
the office OF Sheriff.
We are authorized 20 announce that AErIiUE T.
BARTELS VIII be candidate for the olee Of Clerk q
the Probate Court subject to the decision Of the l.
Sale County Democratic Convention.
We are authorized to announce the Gamc Of CHAs,
L. HOFFMAN, of the town of Eagle . candidate FOL
nomination by the Democratic County Convention for
the office Of Clerk Of the County Probate Court.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
Rocky Mountain Tourists Tickets.

The c. d. & Q. r. X. Co. are now run
ning through b Denver on their own line,
and offer for sale excursion tickets to Den
yer, Colorado Springs and Pueblo from otta.
wa for $50 05 for the round trip. Tickets for
going passage good for Is days from date Of
sale, and 10 return TO Nov. 1, 1882.
T. II. MARVIN, Agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

Commencing July 18th and continuing I'M
I'll Sept. Slst the c., r. l. & P. Ry. Co. will
sell excursion tickets to Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo for s5O.05 for the round
trip. Tickets will be good for going passage
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

Hogs have been steadily advancing in
the leading markets, so that the quotations
at Chicago yesterday were 500 to SOLD
the highest figure reached since the war.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
A War Breaks out Between Turkey and
Greece.

ATHENS, August Yesterday morn
ing Turkish troops attacked the Greeks
all along the frontier from Zorbas to De
gani. Fighting was continued to-day
The Greeks lost four killed and ten
wounded. The Government has dispatched
1000 infantry, artillery and gen6armes to
the frontier
LONDON, August 29-The Turkish &C
count of the fighting on the frontier be
tween Turks and Greeks is as follows
Some Greek troops attempted TO take for
chile possession Of the disputed territory
of Karalik Servend, on the Thessaliar
frontier, but they were repulsed with heavy
loss by the Turks under Ragheb Pasha
Eight men were killed on the Turkish
side
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

Vision. Premature Old Age. and many other DsFAScs
that lead to Insanity Consumption and Premature
Grave.
81 Full particulars In our pamphlet. which we de-
sire send free by mail 10 every one ~ The SPECIFIC
Medicine Ia sold by all druggists at 81 per package OF
six packages for S. will be sent free by mail on re
ceipt of the money. by addressing
THE GRAY MEDICINE Co, Buffalo, y. y.
On account OF erfets, we have adopted the Yell
low Wrapper. the only genuine. Guarantees OF cure
issued by c. Gehring, Agent, Ottawa, III. %
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

st. Paul is jubilant over the discovery,
made by sinking an artcsian well, that
the city is underlaid at depth of $50 feet
by bed of the richest IRON ore AZ feet In
thickness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
OTTAWA FREE TRADER; WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 80, 1882

fifteen days from date OF sale, aud fcrrclpm
passage II used on or before OCtobyl a,st,
1882 Respectfully,
DAVID 81 UNLL, Aat
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

A Long Branch dispatch states that Gen.
Grant declines TO serve MS a commissioner
70 negotiate commercial treaty with Mex
leo.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

Estates Attorney" was given last evening
to good sized house. The company is
good one, and scored a success.
This evening is "Humpty Dumpty" by
large company who will do the nonsense,
specialties, &C., In unusually elaborate style.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
PIMPLES.

viii nail (free) the recipe for simple Negeta-
BILE Balm tnat will remove Tan, Frecl<les,
Pimples and Blotches, leaving the skin soft,
clear and beautiful; also instructions for producing
uxurant growth of hair bald head or smooth face.
Address, incosng CT stamp Ben Nandelf *
CO., IL Barclay St., N Y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

The C., l. l. II Z. Ry. viii cell excursion
tickets To the following places, via
Albert Lea and return. ..,......Sli.2 20
Minneapolis and return.............. Il. -
Lake MinnotonLa, WayZota or Excel.
sior and return ....,.... ... ........ 4. 90
Lake Wisconsin and return ........ +. %
White Bear Lake and rrturn......... no
st Paul ana return Observation-Disclosures. II. -
Duluth and return Observation-Disclosures. ~. -
Clear Lake. Iowa, and return. ....... "a. ~
Tickets will be sold until sept. 20, good to
return on or before Nov. lst, 1851.
Respectfully, d W. HALL, Agent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

Dun L GO watch repaired, or toa jcwc ISr
to get yOurhorse shod Every man to his trade" Is
wise prOyerh ind the correct thing for both buyers
and sellers OF Real Estate 10 90 the Real Estate
Broker 10 wit, Dir. J. o. HARRIS, Ottawa, Illinois.
feb25tr
'ERE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE co OF y. Y.
L theodest largest, strongest and best company in
the L. S. issues policies heen per cent cheaper than
any other company. All thinking w"n now believe In
life insurance. Get the best
Or j. O. HARRIS, Agent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

The National Postofiice Department in
making up its accounts to June 30th,
makes the graft. ing discovery that for the
first time in rs years, the department is
not only selfsustaining but Will have u
surplus of million to put into the treasury.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

The immigration to this country from
abroad during the month of July was 65,-
0l0 against 56,60S for the corresponding
month last year. OF these 1920 were
from Germany, $500 from England and
Wales, 5G3s from Ireland, and 1882 from
Canada.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
GRAY's SPECIFIC MEDICINE.

\ The Great Eng
llsh Remedy. An
unfaillng CURE
for S e m | n a !
Weakness, Sper-
matorrhea, | III :.
potency. and all
Diseases that fol-
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loss OF Memory,
Universal Lassi-
tude. Pain in the
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30

The grain prices cover whole range OF market, fco:
warehouse prices prices paid for odd loads for feed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-08-30
OCEAN TICKETS,

II six lines to and from all European ports ct low
S; rates. DIR, J. o. HARRIS.