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Correspondence of the Spectator. !

NEWPORT. R. l., July q, 1882. Il
write to you this time from Newpo rt,
the charming little "city by the ses, W
and the home. during the summer, OF
so many of the elite Of the large citi. ss.
The season has now fairly begun, b. ut
The place is not so gay and lively as it
will be after August 1st. Nearly all II
those who own cottages here have al :
rived, and are now settled in their d. =
lightful summer quarters. The weatht u
has been finer than usual at this seaso q
of the year. and the summer of 1882 j 8
likely to become a prosperous and sue
cesstul one for Newport.
This city. which is about twice as
large as StauntoD, isssituated on Aquid-
neck Island, q very fertile and beautiful
tract of land, twelve miles long by three
wide. lying at the mouth of Narragan-
sett Bay. The eastern and southern
shores of the island are washed by the
Atlantic Ocean, and the remainder by
the Bay. New port lies principally Oh
the Bay side where the harb0r is, but
extends entirely across the island, which
at this point is only one and u half miles
wide. The lower part of the city alo- og
the wharves looks like anything el Sc
than a fashionable summer resort. Tb g
the buildings are mostly small, dingy
houses, and everything has the appear
anee of any other busy New England
seaport town. But this business dis
trict forms only 4 small part of the
city. A short distance from the
wharves there is consi derable hill,
and on the top of it is be ,autiful level
plateau, which extends ca stward to the
beach. Here is the fashion liable quarter,
with hundreds of elegant estates be-
longing to the summer re sidents. The
principal thoroughfAre an Il drive OF this
part of the city is Believ ue Avenue. a
wide, hanGseme street eJ tending to the
Neck or soathern sxtren lity of the ls-
land, distance of sever al miles. Out
side of the city liplits it leads along the
cliffs by the shore, and is called Ocean
Drive. Bellevue Avenue is crossed by
a number of streets that lead to the
beach, and fsU this section is laid out IN
regular forHa,
Almost every cottage has grounds
around it.. comprising as much as an
acre, and some have several acres
Large hot houses are to be seen on ev-
cry sides and flowers and shade trees
equal ~, any in the land. Many OF
these M.ttages las they are called) are
pala3yg. in reality, furnished with every
moess. IN convenience and luxury. Some
are built of granite and few OF brown
stoo/e. but most are built of wood, With
saayny little points in the roof and fancy
ao,.nices, and are painted beautifully.
~ nese cOttagers live in true English no.
Utility style. Some have porter's lodge
at the gate of their premises, and nearly
all have coachman and two or tnree
footmen to attend 10 the stables, besides
quite retinue of ouse-servants- Mrs
William H. Vanderbilt's Chief COOK re-
ceives salary of seven thousanq uol
lars per year, and there are otner
families that live in a manner equaiiy
rs magnificent. In the alter1oon, an
the grand folks are out dHvpg' an"
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r..I For the SPECTATOR.
TO MISS MAG0IE.
BY HENRY g. LOVING.

Maggie. dear, what shall liken thee tor
What shall ]iken thee to. Maggie?
What SO sweet as thy face of delight,
What shall liken thee to-?
Shall call thee bird, q dear little bird,
Whose warble is heard in gentle springf
No. the birds is still when November blows
chilli
Never shall thy song be hushed, Maggie.
Maggie. dear, what shall liken thee to-?
What shall I liken thee to, Maggie,
What so sweet and fair with thee compare?
What shall liken thee to?
Shall call thee flower, a sweet little flower,
That tells us the Spring has come, Maggie7
No. the flower fades away and dies.
Thou art blooming and sweet always, Maggie.
Maggie, dear, what shall liken thee to.
What shall liken thee to. Maggie?
What sings out SO free as thy laugh Of glee?
What shall liken thee to?
To diamonds that shine. like stars Of night
Or pearls from the depth Of the ocean.
No, they have been sold for silver and gold,
But what price could buy thee. Maggief
Maggie, dear. there's naught 1 can nken thee
to, fh
There's naught can llken thee to. Maggie.
Bird, howeret and gem, alike condemn
There's naught can liken thee to.
Thou art a gift from the Father of love
Sent to call our hearts up to him, Maggie,
His smiles we see in the light Of thine eyes,
God grant 1t may never grow dim, Maggie.
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A@Iss
POET r Y
MILLIAS' "HUGUENOTs.o

MlLL1AS' " HU&UENOTS,o III
Your fav'rite picture rises up before me.
Whene'er you play that tune;
I see two figures standing in garden,
In the still August noon.
One is girls. with plesfding face turned up
ward, ~
Wild with great alarm;
Trembling with haste. she binds her 'broidered
'kerchief Ni
About the others arm-
| Whose gaze is bent on her in tender pity,
Whose eyes look into herB
With deep meaning. though she can not read
Hers are SO dim with tears.
What are they saying in the sunny garden,
| With Summer flowers ablow9
What gives the woman's voice its passionate
pleading? !,
What makes the mans SO low?
"see love" she murmurs; 'you shall wear
my 'kerchief,
It is the badge know;
And 1t will bear you safely through the con.
fiict,
| If-if, indeed, you go!
'You will not wear it? will not wear my 'ker.
| chief.
| Nay! do not tell me why;
will not listen! If you go without it,
| You Will go hence to die.
"Hush! Do not answer! 1t is death tell you
| Indeed, 1 speak the truth.
| You, standing there, SO warm with life and
vigor.
] So bright with health and youth;
"You would go hence. out of tn t glowing sun.
| shine,
| Out Of the gardens bloom,
Out of the living, thi hiking. feeling present,
INTO the unknown gloomv'
4 Then he makes answer. "Hush! oh hush, my
darling!
| Life is so sweet to me,
So full of hope, you n aed not bid nee guard it.
| II such thing might bel
| falsehood,
1 could not come to you;
I dare not stand here in your purx sweet pres
| ence.
Knowing myself untrue'
at is no sin !'' the wild voice inter- upted him
| 'This is no open strife.
Have you not often dreamt Of nobIer warfare
| In which to spend your lifeY
"Oh! for my sake--though but for my sake
wear it!
Think what my life would be
If you, who gave it first true worth and mem
| Were taken now from nae.
Think of the long. long days, SO slowly pa vs.
ing!
| Think of the endless years!
I am SO young! Must live out my lifetime
With neither hopes nor fears ?"
He speaks again, in ruournful tones and ten
| der,
| But with answering faith -
SHOULD not love make us drawer, aye, and
stronger,
Either for life nr death?
'And life is hardest! Oh, my life my treasure
fl could bear your part
| OF this great sorrow. would go hence to neet
With an unshrInking heart.
"Child! child! I. little dreamt in that bright
Summer,
When first your love sought,
| OF all the future store Of woe and anguish
Which I, unknowing. wrought.
"But you'll forgive me? Yes, you will forgive
me,
know, when am deadi
I would have loved you-but words have scant
meaning,
God loves you more insteadv'
Then there is silence in the sunny garden,
Until, with faltering tone,
She sobs, the while still clin ging closer to him,
"Forgive me-go-my ownp
So human love, and death by faith unshaken,
Mingle their glorious psalm
Albeit low, until the passionate p leading
Is hushed in deepest calm.
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1 Scarlet Fever
Cured.

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.
testify to the most excellent qualities of Prof.
Darbys Prophylactic Fluid As disinfectant and
detergent it is both theoretically and practically
superior to any preparation with which am ac-
quainted-N. T. LUpToN, Prof. Chemistry.
Darbys Fluid is Recommended by
Hon. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS, of Georpia:
Rev. CHAs: F. DEEMS, DID,, Church Of the
Strangers, N. Y; t,
JOS. LECoNrE, Columbia, Prof, University sc.
Rev. A. J. BATTLE, Prof. Mercer University;
INDISPENSABLE TO EVERY HOMIE.
Perfectly harmless. Used internally or
externally for Man or Beast.
The Fluid has been thoroughly tested, and we
have abundant evidence that it has done everything
here claimed. For fuller information get Of YOUR
Druggist a pamphlet or send to the proprietors,
j. 81. ZEILIN & CO.,
Manufacturing Chemists, PHILADELPHIA.
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THE BEST
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NEVER KN0wN ToE.r4

NEVER KNOWN TO FArL.
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HUNTS REMEDY quickly induces the
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HUNTS REMEDY is prepared exnresssv
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T For the SPECTATOR.
DO YOU REMEMBER3 ? ~

Do you remember that magic night
Spent in what seemed like fairy land
Everywhere music, and warmth, and light,
Flowers and perfumes on every hand?
How many miles do you think We walked
In the crimson carpeted corridor
How many hours do you think we talked.
We who had scarcely met beforef
And though the music's rhythmic flow.
Would have made most musical hearts re-
joice.
Inwardly hated the band know,
Because 1t 10 often drowned your voice.
Lining the walls Of the corridor,
Busts Of Statesmen with stony eyes.
Down on the scene they had known Of yors.
Gased with . sort Of dull surprise.
They were 30 quiet, and stifY, and cold.
Done with the world and all its strife;
We. with our histories yet untold, ~
Warm with a sense Of full young life.
Do you remember how We strsyed gl
Further away nom the noisy band,
Which faintly still in the distance played,
As we walked with flowers on either handf
You, with your handsome, deep-set eyes,
Read all my young heart through and
through,
How could a girl like mo disguise
Aught from man Of the world like you?
Then you plucked from among the rest
Our pink azalea-don't you knowf
placed the pretty thing in my breast,
To be stirred by the throbbing heart below.
Do you remember 1t all? All, me!
Does 1t sesm far away in the pastf
Men are SO hckle! Why must 1t be?
With women these tender memories last.
When at some future time like this
Some one else Is on your arm
Try to think Of one that you do not miss
Try to remember that evenings charm.
Look away for q moments space
From the eyes that gaze into your own.
Send one thought to the far-on face,
The voice and its halfforgotten tone.
That Is all that ask Of you;
such mems hearts are so hard to touch;
Constant persons are, o. SO few!
Women ought not to expect too muchl
Ell.
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never Dten knOWn u Spl
used. Yellow Fever has
black vOmit had tai
cases of Diphtheria yield
Feveredand SickPer-
sons refreshed and
Bed Sores prevent
ed by bathing with
Darbys Fluid.
Impure Air made
harmless and purified.
For Sore Throat it is a
sure cure.
Contagion destroyed.
For Frosted Feet,
Chilblains, Pile s,
Chafings, etc.
Rheumatism cured.
Soft White Complex
ions secured by its use.
Ship Fever prevented.
To purify the Breath,
Cleanse the Teeth,
it can't be surpassed.
Catarrh relieved and
cured.
Erysipelas cured.
Burnsrelievedinstantly.
Scars prevented.
Dysentery cured.
Wounds healed rapidly.
Scurvy cured.
An AntidOte for Animal
or Vegetable Poisons,
Stings, etc.
! used the Fluid during
our present af1liction with
Scarlet Fever with de-
cided advantage. 1t is
indispensable to the sick
room. VIM. F. SAND
FORD, Eyrie, Ala.
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! Diphtheria
Prevented.

The physicians here
use Darbys Fluid very
successfully in the treat
ment of Diphtheria.
A. SToLLENwERCK,
Greensboro, Ala.
letter dried up.
Cholera prevented.
Ulcers purified and
healed.
In cases ofDeath it
should be used about
the corpse it will
prevent any unpleas-
ant smell.
The eminent Ply
sician, j. MARION
SIMS, M. D., New
York, says: "I am
convinced Prof. Darbys
Prophylactic Fluid is a
! valuable disiufectant."
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Heartily Recon ,mendeed.

Don't condemn goo d thing because
you have been deceive I'd by worthless
nostrums Parker's Gil lger Tonic has
cured many in this secA ion of nervous
disorders. and we recom mend it hearth
ly to such sufferers.-Ne ws.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-01

When Philadelphia y ife attempted
to escape the troubles Of Il his world by
drinking quart Of coal oi. I, her unfeei-
ing husband forced her tl swallow q
yard OF lamp wick, and Now uses her
Of late to read by
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-01

A man advertises: Glands wanted
on boys pants" Hands won't do any
good out this way it takes . leather
strap.
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SMALLPOX
and
PITTING of Small
Pox PREVENTED

Amember ofmy fam
lily was taken with
Smallpox. 1 used the
Fluid; the patient was
not delirious, was not
pitted, and was about
the house again in three
weeks, and no others
had it. j. w. PARK
INsoN, Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-01

What is an old lady in the middle Of
the river like? Like to be drowned.
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I$taittttolt Spectator
RITHs or ADvIRxlsIHo.

Apvxn11xrrxHrs viii be inserted ct the rate
Of LOO per sQuare Of eight lines or lee1, 1ne the
nrst insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequme
insertion, ,, NJ
80 A liberal discount will be made on ID.
vertisemants published for 3, Q, or II monthss
~ SPECIAL NOTICES will be inserted -
double the advertising rates.
~ Obituaries, Announcements Of CAndls
dates for once, and all commuuicAt1cnS OF 9
personal or private character, win be charged
Dor a. advertisements. -
Address- 'sStsunton Spectator" Stanton, VI.
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| III tn S2n per day at home. saynnlee
~ W vAiV worth So free Address, pies
I apr4-ly srrNsnN 4 Co. Portland, NJ ain.
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Americas Greatest Watering Place.

NEWPoRT-ITs VILLAS, AVENUES, 40
Tells, AND MILLIONAIRE SUMMER
RESIDENTS.
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DYSPEPSIA CURED /!
APEPSIA!

THE GREAT scientific preparation will pos
itively cure old chronic cases of Dyspepsia.
Dyspeptic Fits, Dyspeptic Vertigo. and Dys.
peptic Consumption, where every other known
medicie has failed to even give relief. refer
to a few of the cases pronounced incurable that
have been cured with APEPSIA Miss Katie
Hoffman, S72 Randolph ST., Philadelphia, was
a case of Dyspeptic Consumption; had not
been out Of her house for one year, or her room
for six months a living skeleton, given up to
die by our most eminent physicians, but cured
with four bottles of Apepsia. Matthew Robin
son. No. 503 2lst ST., Philadelphia.-Thi was a
very dangerous case of Dyspeptic Vertigo OF
long standing, but cured with only two bottles
of Apepsia. Mr.. II. A. Clark firm Clark Bros.
& Co., Philadelphia, was an old chronic case OF
20 years standing; paid out $1,000; was pro-
nounced incurable, but cured with 9 bottles OF
Apepsia; been we'll over on year. Thousands
of similar testimonials can be seen at our Of
flee. I refer with pleasure to the following
gentlemen OF Savannah, whose characters are
irreproachable. DR.. ]. R. Ealtiwanger, Clar-
ence S. Conherat, Captain 6. NJ. Weymouth.
Price, 81 per bottle.
nA For sale by BERKELEY & CO.. Drug
gists, Staunton, Va.
v. r. STONE, M. D.
jy11-1y* 2l9 Levant ST., Philadelphia.
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For Scarlet and
Typhoid F evers.
Diphtheria, Sali-
walton, liberated
Sore Throat, Small
! POx, Measles, and
es. Persons waiting on
.ly. Scarlet Fever has
ad where the Fluid was
cen cured with it after
en- place. The worst
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
DARBYS
PR0PHYLACTIC.
FLUID.

A Household Article for Universal
Family Use.
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TAILORING.

TAILORING.
r A. HUTCHEsoN.
e. MERCHANT TAILOR,
lO9 Z. Main Sc, Staunton, Va.
l desire to call the attention of my friends
and the public to the fact that have just re-
ce1ved most beautiful line Of
DRESS GOODS
FOR FALL AND WINTER WEAR.
am prepared to furnish Gentlemen's suits, of
the very best materials, made up in the latest
styles and in the most workmanlike manner,
at low prices and satisfaction guaranteed.
also keep full line of Gents Furnishing
Goods; ,, - Give me call before making
oct octls-tf A'S'' 5.a-iEt J. A. HGEftcHEsoN.
ID b. GRAVES,
Fashionable Tailor,
No. 103 E. Main St., Up Stairs, opposite
the St0M'atoaa Opera House.
Is prepared to give the same satisfaction in II
work as in former times.
Special Attention Paid to Cutting.
Work done outside Of shop. Cutting and re-
pairing done in best manner and on short n O.
tice. As- TERMS CASH. -Da au27-tf
MERCHANT TAILORING
HEADQUARTERS,
M. r. MCNAMARA,
No. 10 NEW ST.,
STAUNTON, VA.
NY Merchant Tailoring Establishment has
Just been fitted up with new and fine assort-
ment of
Suitings, Cloths, Cassimeres, DC,
FOR FALL AND WINTER.
of the latest styles and best manufacture.
a. Perfect fits guaranteed and orders prompt
ly executed.
Call and examine goods and prices. jy2-u
DARE & SPRINKLE,
ID FASHIONABLE TAILORS,
New ST.. next door to Mrs. Scherer's Millinery
Store, and doors from Loebs Corner,
Staunton, Virginia.
All work il our line executed with neatness
and dispatch. Special attention paid to cut.
ting repairing and cleansing. aug ST
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TuTT'S HAIR DYE,

GRAY HAIR or WHISPERS changed to GLOSSY
BLACK by single application Of this DYE. It
imparts a natural color, and acts nstantaneously.
Sold by Druggists, or sent by express on receipt
of One Dollar.
Office, 35 Murray Street, New York.
<HS.. TUFTS MANUAL of VaLssnbIeA
"a y,sfo,usGxson and Useftsl Receipts y
Y aeiIy be s,sailed FREE oss a;,pssc@ti0ss.I
maya 'S2-1y
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Eradicates
MALARIA.

all Contagious Diseases
the. Sick should use it freely
never been known to spreat
used. Yellow Fever has bee
black vOmit had takeI
cacoe of n;Dhther;o WELD to
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~ GORGE FL. HARRISON,
N ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, w,
SrAUNToN, Va,
will practice in all the Courts holden in Au-
gusta county, ard in the Circuit Courts of the
adjoining counties.
RgStrict attention given 10 yne collection of
Claims.
OFFIcE-No. 10 lawyers row. Courthouse
ALev. oc 3I-tf
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81. NJ. MATHEWS. ALEX. +. MATHEWS
NJ MaTEgEygss s H7AEMEWS,
w 80 fpISNEYS-AT-LAW W,
LEWIsBURG WEST VA,
practice regularly III ths Courts of Greenbrier,
Monroe, Pocahontas and Nicholas counties, W.
Va, the Court of Appeals, and the Federal
Courts for the District of w. Va
&1-Particular attention paid to Collections
nd to special cases anywhere in their State.
may I7-ly
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TeRESFON A BAYLOR,
/ ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
-dasd SoIicitor ia Citancery, STAUNToN, VA,
practices in all the Courts of Augusta and adj
Joining counties.
OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his
rather, Col. Geo. Baylor, decd. on Augusta St.,
opposite the Courthouse. no21
Wy M. MI. McALLESTER,
w ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
WARM SPRINGS, VA.
Courts-Alleghany, Bath and Highland, Va,
nd Pocahontas, West Virginia.
&1-Special attention given to collection of
Al pc If
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N. K. TROUT. W. Z. CRAIG.
YTIROUT d CRAIG,
4 ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
STAUNTON, VA.
We have entered into Partnership as
Lawyers, occupying the old Offices OF the Senior
member. The Junior member will aid in con-
ducting the old business.
So Particular attention given 10 collections.
jel5-tf
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-09

Charles Ashland, an Englishman aged thirty three, a noted confidence man, was ar- rested yesterday at Boston charged with per petrating frauds on religious associations.
 W. c. Cambridge, for some time editor of the SheldahL (Ia.) Journal, was found dead in a pond near Sheldahl. twenty-five miles north of Des Moines He was formerly minister of the gospel in New England, but lately had taken to liquor and finally committed suicide.
 The steamer Resolute, of the Baker Sal wage company, which left Norfolk, Va, on the 5th inst. to look for the abandoned bark L. E. Cam of the North Carolina coast, re- turned there yesterday, having triargled the gulf stream and spoken number of vessels The search was unavailing. The bark IS sup posed to have sunk.
 In the court of claims at Boston yesterday in the case of the State National bank of Bos- ton vs. the United States, where the claim is $125, ,OOO on account of a draft obtained by Edward Carter of the firm .of Mellen, Ward $ Co.,, Chief Justice Drake announced the unanimous opinion of the court that the United States are not liable.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-09

HoUsE.-ATr. Townsend (Ilinois) offered resolu- tion instructing the Committee Postofices and Roads to inquire into the expedisncy of abJishing postage on ~spapt sent from known office of publication to regular subscribers. Referred.
 Among other bills introduced one by Mir. Cal kins Qndia, a) to aidi making further Arctic ploration, and detailing Master Lucien Young mander of the expedition. It authorizes the Secre- tary of the Navy to purchase vessel of proper size and structure for the expedition, at cost not ceeding $5U,000. and appropriates S100,00o for the expenses. By MT. Bragg. of Wisconsin. for the relief of Fitz John Porter. It authorizes the Pres- dent in order that justice may be done to John Porter" to apI oint Fitz John Porter late Major General United rtates Volunteers Brevet Brigader- Colonel in the army of the United St ates 10 the grade and rank held by hiu at the tiu of his dis missa from the army by sentence of court-martial, and in his discretion to place him the retired list of the army at that grade.
 The speaker announced tbat he would be absent two days and that Mir. Burrows of Michigan would act as Speaker iii his absence. He goes to New York on private business.
 The House continued consideration of the bill ating department of agriculture Messrs Muldoon, Kenna, Carpenter aud Fiount speaking in favor. Mr. Rich flaw red the department of agriculture but crit 1cts ed certain features of the bl discussion.
 At o'clock the House took until 7:30 for debate oo the agriculture department bill only.
 At the evening session not dozen members were pres nt. MT. Flount concluded his sP-ech. MeEs-s. Morey Ohio, Wise of Pennsylvania Cullen of IIi- nois and Dunnell of Minnesota followed.
 Adjourned at D. m.