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The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-08-12
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Yesterday afternoon about o'clock WILLOW
Tree nlley was tho scene OF n fearful disturb.
anco between Ralph Thomas end his wife, two
Of Tho dusky donlzens Of that spicy mart
Julia Thomas Is lightcolorod damsol OF
powerful make, and can easily handle her
husband, who has but ono arm, and ls much
home yesterday afternoon after hard days
work, Julia was lying In nm intoxicated con-
dillon with two bottles OF whisky, and two
men, one white man and the other negro
for companions. fight onsued, and both
parties wero arrested. In tho Police Court TO.
day charge Of assault against Ralph was dis.
missed.
Tho United States revenue cuttor Ewing,
Captain Warner, was Mt the wnnrves this
morning. The Ewing cruises In tho Chosa-
peako and It's tributaries. The Ewing rem.
dered valuable assistance to the steamer
Arrowsmith, OF tho Washington ana way land.
ings route. Tho steamer ran ashore on Hcr
ron's Island Thursday night, about o o'clock,
and remained In n perfectly helpless condl'
ton until the next morning. whom she was
discovered by the Ewing while on hor way TO
Washington. After much difficulty the steamer
was hauled Into deep water, about 10 40 n.
M, In u sound condition, and proceeded on
her journey. Heron Isinnd Ia not far from
Leonardiown, Nd, the next landing place Of
the Arrowsmith. Tho Ewing left washington
to-day.
The following is the South Washington wharf
report made out by uGrbor Master Sutton for
August II schooner Golden Rule, Captain
schooner John Williams, Captain Arnsto, water.
melons FOR j. f. Clements; schooner Roaming
Arrow, Captain Dickerson, watermelons for j.
Il. Clements; schooner Manic Lille, Captain
Evans, watermelons for william Evans;
schooner Addie, Captain Wartey, melons for j.
L. Clements; schooner Maggie, Captain Ward
laus, melons for j. l.. Clements; schooner Wave,
Captain Christine, melons for J.. l.. Clements;
schooner William Wave, Captain James, TT
tons coal for Clark Il Given.
Onlcer George d. Kennor, Of the South Wash.
ington police force, returned homo yesterday
on the steamer Lady OF the Lake, OF tho Nor
folk line. 0nlcer kenner has beon with his
daughter on trip TO Fortress Monroe, Hump.
ton, Newport News, Yorktown and Norfolk,
and came homo much improved In health and
spirits. Mr.. VIM. NJ. Gait, the flour merchant,
| who had been on q similar trip, also returned
on tho Lady Of the Lake.
The brick-surfaco cutters loading through
| tho Smithsonian grounds are being rear
ranged. The cutters OF the entire grounds
need changing, and will furnish much work
| for our laboring classes.
| In the twenty.four hours ending Mt 10 n. IN
| to-day, the South Washington police made
three arrests.
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MIR. CAMILLE, of the Postoflice Depart


ment, has recovered from his late sickness.
Mr.. ISAAC @. SLATER, the efficient chief
OF the Railway Division IN tho ONCE OF Second
Assistant Postmaster. Several, is spending a
short vacation down the river.
THE will of the late Jane l.. Boynton
was filed with the Register to-day for probate
and record. She appoints her husband, Henry
S. Boynton, executor, and boqueaths TO him
all OF her estate, real, personal and mixed.
SARAH G. THORN will build q brick
dwelling on New Hampshire avenue, near n
street, 10 cost $4,000.
Mr.. L, L. SSELBAKER will remodel the
Interior of tho Theatre ComiQue at an expense
OF $4,000. The permit was issued to-day.
WILLIAM CAMPBELL, the boy whose
hand was mashed In soap factory, Is so much
better that no amputation is now deemed
necessary.
The case against Zell Hoover has again
been continuediuntll.Monday DR.. Joyce having
given certificate TO tho effect that Zell IL suf'
fering from severe attack OF vertigo, making
Il impossible for him TO attend court. long
list OF witnesses swindled by Hoover during
the past six months has been given to the POI
lice to have tho parties subpmnaed.
A DELEGATION of retail liquor dealers
waited upon tho District Commissioners to-day
to urge the botter enforcement OF tho law pre-
venting dealers with wholesale licenses from
selling by tho small. Commissioner Wost
promised TO give his particular attention TO
this matter
THE Engineer Commissioner has been di-
rected to adjust claims for damages from con-
domination OF land for alley In square 1850.
MAJOR LYDEcKER left the city for New
York last night and Will not return until Mon
day,
THE Commissioners have declined to
on account OF the want OF an appropriation Tor
the purpose.
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THE EVENING CRITIC.
PAST GRAND SIRE MOORE
scmi.Ccntennial Anniversary OF Ills
Initiation Into the 4. d. q. II.


Tho Patriarch OF tho order OF odd.Fellows,
Past Grand Sire W. W. Moore, was awarded
distinction last night by tho District Grand
Encampment, at odd.Fellows Hall. The occa-
sion was the nftieth anniversary Of tho inltia-
ton of Past Grand Sire Moore into tho order.
Thomas 8. Hursey, Noble Grand of Central
Lodge, i. q. 3. Moore, occupying n scat on his
right on tho platform. The former delivered
the address OF welcome, and series of roso-
were presented to Mr.. Moore. The resolutions,
after citing Mr.. Mooro's long and efficient
services, concludes with the following;
RtSOirtd, That in Past Grand Sire Moore We
had the father Of dd.Foilowshlp In the DIS.
trict OF Columbia; that In this magnificent
building which ornaments our city and gives
local habltatlon to our order hore, we have
an evidence OF his loving forecast, and that,
while II shall endure, there VIII not DO want.
ing monument OF his wisdom and devotion to
The order; that here too might be inscribed:
"Si moHamentun qHrdis ctrcumspice."
Speeches were delivered by Grand Master
George Long, q. p. W. II. Frazier and others.
on behalf OF Columbian Lodge, MIR. Moore was
presented with basket OF flowers and Mr..
John Il. Given presented the gentleman with
n gold-heHdcd cane from the Uniformed Bat
talon. Tho presents ana fraternal remarks
were gracefully acknowledged by Mr.. Moore
Some Of those present were Thos. $. Hurgey,
N. O., OF Central Lodge, and Il. +. 0'Drlen,
secretary; John Long, q. NJ, of Union Lodge;
Alfred Gawler p. q. NJ, OF Friendship Lodge;
John II. seiffert, deputy q: NJ, OF Washington
Lodge; j. II. Darne, g. W.; O. ID. Collodgc, d.
J. Petty and John II. Given, grand representa-.
tives: A. T. McCallum, p. g., of Central Lodge,
and W. II. Frazier, grand patriarch, OF Central
Lodge, and John i. Mason, G. r., and George
Il. Emmons, grand scribe, officers of the Grand
Encampment; John II. Chauncey, commander
OF the Uniformed Battalion George w. Robin.
son, =. q. Master; Solomon Faunce, =. @. NJ. ;
oliver Dufour, p. g. patriarch, aud +. A. styor,
q. chQulain,
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Drowned at Cedar Point.

Mr.. Edgar S. Brooke, for several years a
grocer in this city, and living at % II street
northwest, went down to Lower Cedar Point
yesterday afternoon with some friends. About
3 o'clock in the afternoon, after eating heartily
OF dinner, he went Into the water to battle.
His friends vainly demonstrated with him on
this course so soon after eating, especially as
he had had an attack OF vertigo the day before.
He was not In tho water ten minutes before no
went down like a lump of lead before assist.
ance could reach him, although the depth Of
water was not more than the height OF n mans
breast When taken out OF the water he was
stone dead. Drs. Sothoron, Allen, and Dodson,
of this city, exhausted tho resources OF medl.
cal skill In n vain effort to resuscitate him,
and gave as their opinion that death was due
TO congestion of the brain, causing him TO fall
In the water. Mr.. Brooke was widower with
one child, a son about sixteen years old. The
body was brought to Washington on the
steamer that carried him down 10 Cedar
Point. The funeral win take place from his
late residence on sunday.
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EAST WASHINGTON.

East Capitol street is receiving n magnificent
addition in tho shape OF a handsome four
story brick building being erected by Mrs.
Wagner, of the Swiss Dairy, for the uso OF that
Institution. Tho front OF tho building is wide
and handsome, being built OF pressed bricks,
ornamenied with zinc cornlce.work, while the
interior is complete In every detail. The
building, when complete, will cost $4,000,
and will grace one OF washlngton's most boau.
tlful thOroughfaros.
Miss Cecilia Doughty, ono OF East Washing
toms most talented school teachers, Is sum.
mering near Culpoper Courthouse, Va.
Tho O'Donnell Bros, of the Enterprise Tea
Company, corner OF Fourth and Pennsylvania
avenue southeast branches, Centre Market
and Eastern Market, have added TO their OK.
tensiyo establishment steam coifee and spice
mile, whore their customers can got their
all kinds strictly pure, thus making II so that
the most fastidious can be suited both In quail.
ity and prices, us they buy teas aud coffees
direct from importers, thus enabling them TO
sell nothing but the best, and Capitol Hill IL 70
be congratulated on having one OF the most
reliable ana complete tea, corco and spice
because Messrs. oDonneil n Brof. nrc natives
OF Washington aud have an experience OF
many years in their business. They also give
away ,erockory, glassware, pictures, paintings,
mos and toilet sets TO purchasers OF teas and
cofrees. Wholesale trade specially.
Mr.. George Weidman, the confectloner, 500
Pennsylvania avenue, Capitol Hill, Keeps con
stantly In stock for the benefit OF tho residents
OF this section foreign and domestic fruit
nuts, candies and tho Excelsior Ice cream
His fruit supply is unezcolled.
At tho First NJ, =. Church tomorrow Rev. ]
W. Gray Will preach from tho toSt, "a MID
night Prayer" The result Will be n full con
gregation.
Two colored men, one OF whom was named
Dawson, engaged In n "rOugh.audtumble
light back of Lincoln Park about IL O'Clock
last night. Dawson Is said to have been
severely punished by his unknown adversary
having received n black oyo and lost three
front teeth In the fracas. Tho tight grow out
OF an argument on tho respective merits OF two
fnmnleA.
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Political Points.

A coalition meeting ,of Republicans and
Readjusters was held at Frederi cksburg, Va,
yesterday TO elect delegates and alternates to
The Congressional Nominating Convention,
nate candidate for Congress from the First
Virginia District. The meeting was fully at
tended, the most perfect harmony prevailed,
PLAYED between the Repubiicans and Read.
justers OF that ancient borough. The meeting
elected rs delegates Charles Williams, Rev.
Walker Howard, Thomas u. Leonard and o. ID.
Foster. AS indicative OF the thorough unity OF
spirit which prevailed, It may DO mentioned
that three of tho four delegates have always
voted tho Republican ticket. Resolutions
were adopted indorsing the administration OF
President Arthur, tho craftsmanship and pa
triotism displayed In the course OF Senator
Malone, and tho nomination of Hon. John s.
Wise for ngressman.atLarge.
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BRUTALLY BEATEN.
Alleged Outrageous whipping of q
EOy with n COWhiJe.

An intense excitement was created In tho
vicinity OF Ford's Opera House on Thursday
evening by an outrage which, II accurately
described by eye witnesses, gave great provo
cation for tho popular Indignation which was
displayed. A party OF small boys gathered on
Louisiana avenue, near Ninth street, ut about
O'Clock in tho evening, and some OF them
were in front OF Mr.. Heiskell's agricultural
implement establishment, and one OF the little
fellows, named Frank Canavery, began TO
play with a grosscutting machine or lawn
mower, whom Heiskell rushed out OF tho store
with n cowhide whip and began to
Beat the Little Fellow Numerically,
while his cries OF pain attracted tho attention
of persons moro than square away, and
caused great excitement.
A crowd assembled, and an examination OF
Frank Canaverys back revealed the fact that
large welts had been raised from one shoulder
10 the other. The Indignation was 80 great
that the crowd threatened lynching and mob.
bling, but ofllcer Breen arrived and arrested
Mr.. Heiskell. The case came up In the Police
Court but tho boy falling to appear a hearing
was postponed until Monday.
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PERSONAL.

The Rev. DIR. Bittingor has returned to
the city.
Mr.. JAMES EDWIN SPEAR, of the N. Y.
Word, leaves for New York city today.
REV. j. r. LAssELI and family have
returned from their summer vacation trip.
SENATOR SHERMAN and family left
the city the day after Congress adjourned.
THE wife and daughter of Assistant U.
S. Treasurer Albert Wyman are ut Rock
Enon Springs, Va.
REV. ]. G. HAGEY, the popular pastor
OF Grace NJ. L. Church, Is visiting his aged
parents in Pennsylvania.
SENATOR HARRIS, of Tennessee, and
Senator Vest, Of Missouri, left for their re.
spective homes last evening.
"A SPECIAL from Atlanta, Georgia, tho
home Of Senator Ben Hill, says he is worse and
that his death is looked for hourly.
Miss CELIA DOUGHTY and Miss Speake
OF this city, are rusticating near Fairfax Court
house, va. The young ladies arc having
joyous time.
CHIEF IRISH, of the Bureau of Engrav-
Ing and Printing, has goneto Aurora, v. va, to
meet his daughter, Miss Anna ID. Irish, ono of
the teachers In tho Wooster, Ohio, University
Miss NETTIE l.. WHITE and Miss
Fanny Ingerson left yesterday for Long
Branch. They Will join the Tariff Commission
in few days as assistant shorthand reporters
for the commission.
Mr.. AND MRS. S. X. FORSYTH, who
established the LeDroit dining.rooms on L
street, have sold tho establishment to Mr..
Beale, of this city, and are making tour Of
the Western States, expecting to return in oc-
tober.
JAMES NJ. WINTERsMITH late assist
ant clerk TO tho House Committee on Com
merce, has been appointed to position on the
sergeant.at.A Arms roll in the Senate. "Jlm' is
one OF the best fellows In the world, and has
been in Texas Just long enough to become civ.
ilized. Would that the salary was million q
year.
R. w. AUSTIN, ESQ.,, the genial assist
ant doorkeeper OF the House, arrived home In
Knoxville, Tenn, few days ago, whero no
had u fracas with Deputy Marshal II. +. Do
Almond, growing out of tho Houk.Rule con-
test for the Republican Congressional noml.
nation In that district. The Chronicle chroni'
Giles the tight, and says that Dick got the
worst OF It.
MIR. WAYNEW. CoRDEL, u clerk in the
Postoflce Department, returned from trip TO
his home In Tennessee last evening, He says
that the Republican party in that State are
more hopeful In the approaching election
than for many years past and that the cam
paign OF n Republican in Congressman Moore's
District, and the reelection Of congressman
Houk, Pettibono and Governor Hawkins Is GER
tain.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-08-12
WEST WASHINGTON.

Ed. Payne and william White, accompanied
by their hackers, last night met Messrs. Mans.
field and Lewis at Evans saloon, 1909
Eleventh street southeast, and made arrange
ments for Il race from the railroad bridge TO
the burnt bridge on the Eastern Branch, one
and one.fourth miles, and return, for prize
OF $50, TO come off on Saturday, August 26,
under the rules of the National Association OF
Amateur Oarsmen. Edward Payne is 81 years
of age, 8 feet ten inches In height, and Will
row at 116 pounds. He has spcnt tho greater
part of his life on tho water. william White
Is 20 years oil age, 3 feet nine inches In height,
rowing weight 40 pounds. He Is plustorer
by trade, but has spent large portion OF his
life on the water.
The races of tho Carroll Institute Boat Club
will take place this afternoon over the Ma.
tlOnal course.
Pent Noble would probably escape from his
guards has been verified. Although reported
drowned In tho Anacostia yesterday ho was
seen and spoken with last night on Thirty
second street, still wearing his bracelets. lie
says that II those guards want to catch him
they Will have TO hire a locomotive.
Misses Mamie and Lille Clements arrived
home yesterday after pleasant months visit
at Mount Pleasant, Md
Officer Green has been made supromely
happy by change OF the cards at last, having
Just drawn queen to his handful OF kings.
At 10 minutes TO Z o'clock this morning, as
Mr.. Charles Bowman, residing at 111S Twen-
ty first street, was about to commence work at
the machine.shop OF Beckham X Middleton on
smith, he suddenly fell over, and IN ten min
utes was perfectly dead. Mr.. Bowman was a
wellknown ana highly.respected citizen OF the
West End, where lie had accumulated consid-
cradle property. He was about sixty years OF
age, leaves widow and several children
grown and married. The remains were taken
by Gawler tho undertaker to his late resi-
Gence, where an Inquest Will be.held.
Arrived: Schooner A. II. Peary, Captain
Peary, from New York, with stone for Ackor Il
Co.
Invincible Council, No. 7, $. OF j.: Potomac
COmmandcry, No. 3, X, T., and Mechanics
Lodge, No. Is, /. o. o. f., held their regular
business meetings last night.
The potomacs had out yesterday two four
cared shell crews and nine pleasure boats; the
Columbias three fouroared shell crews, the
eight cared barge and nineteen pleasure boats.
From passeno's there were out ten pleasure
boats, and from Johnson n Baker fourteen.
Ellis Ward, the trainer Of tho Columbus, was
out with their crews yesterday.
Canal.boat Samuel Jarboe brought 5000
bushels OF corn and GOO bushels OF wheat, sold
10 arrive, to j. q. Il j. NJ. Waters.
The extensive canning establishment OF
william Numsen 4 Sons will go into full opera
ton on Monday morning next, with q large
force OF women and children at work.
High tide-7 :O3 this evening and 7:2S a. m.
md 7:d5 p. III. Sunday, 18th, and $40 n. m.
Monday.
George W. Pearson, well-known character
IN local sporting circles, dropped dead this at
ternoon lin George Fugitts restaurant In
GEORGETOWN.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-08-12
THE COURTS.

PROBATE CoURT-Justice Wylie.-will of
Dlnah Dorsey admitted to probate and re-
corded. Estate of HELEN l.. Stewart; objec-
ton OF II. p. jackson, attorney for creditors,
retained value. Estate Of George II. Crossield /;
order appointing DR.. j. w. Buckley admins.
traitor, on bond Of $500. In no VIM. IL. Bar.
stow, guardian, to VIM. d. and Matthew Aiken;
petition OF Matthew Aiken for citation requir.
Ing guardian to account and file additional
bond; order of Court granting tho petition and
no will of Louis Leclerc; proof OF publication
filed; order admitting will 10 probate and
granting letters of administration, with will
annexed, TO Lizzie Leclerc; bond $1,000. Es'
tate OF Alexander Crutchett; order appointing
Amos NJ. Judson administrator on giving bond
in tho sum OF $4,000.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-08-12
How ReidsviIIe, N. O., has Prospcrcd.

We announced last week that two OF our
young townsmen, Messrs. Il. Il. Richardson
and Joseph Lyles, were the successful com.
petitors In the July drawing of the Louisiana
State Lottery; tho amount, $4,000, In actual
cash, has been received and deposited In the
Reidsville bank, This IS one OF the most sue
cessful speculations that was ever known In
our entorprising town. and We congratulate
our young friends, who take their good fortune
In so easy and matter-of.fact manner. Mr.
Richardson informs us that II was plain,
open.hand business transaction. He In.
vested 500 for tickets, and at the regular
drawing It was announced that his number
was tho lucky ones IN rev days ne was IN
sent the ticket TO New orleans, had IL pre-
scented at the oi1lce of the company.-it was
cdShed and In duo time package came 10 their
address by express containing the money in
currency. -ReldsgWe " o., Wt5ste'S D0ldF
HfCkiV, jan %,
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The Critics Ahead,

Tho Critics and Hooleys played game OF
ball on Ninth and streets yesterday, which
resulted In victory for the former by score
OF IL TO 8. Five innings were played Tho
game was witnessed by large crowd OF poo
pie, although notice was not given Of 1t.
Every one seems to take an interest In the
games tho Critics play, and the Critics have
concluded TO make 1t pleasant for tho lovers Of
the game next week. Tho long.antlcipated
game between them and the Waverleys Will
take place next week, notice Of which Will be
given. The playing of Harding, Of the Hooleys,
at the second bag, was very we'll, and his bat
ting was very hard, but tho Critic felders
were too Nip for him, and no failod to score o
RIM.
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Inc Schuetzcnrast.

ApIrchensions prevailing that wo were to
have no schuetzcn festival this year. have
been dispeiled by the announcement that tho
festival of the Washington schuetzsn verein
will occur this year on the 4th and 9th OF next
month, at their delightful park. For the event.
great things are promised, but the most prom.
Ing day, when mammoth OK Will be roasted
entire, under the direction OF Messrs. Charles
Graf, j. j Appich, George Dessler and Charles
Ebel. There Will DO prize bowling and target
Schuetzen King honors. Tho prizes Will az
gregate 800. A number OF vereins OF this and
other cities have been invited TO participate.
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AMuSEMENTS.
Theatre Comiauc.

Although the performances at this theatre
this week wero first class stronger and more
attractive bill is promised for next week.
Abner's Summer Garden.
A programme composed of raro musical
gems has been prepared for this evenings con-
cert at Abner's.
Drivers Garden
We arc promised some new and strong fea-
lures ut Drivers popular garden next week.
The bill this week is full of interest.
Excursions.
Go TO Quantico on the Report.
A line health restorer is an excursion to Oc-
coquan Falls and Mount Vernon Springs on
the Mary Washington.
just think Of 1t; 1t only costs 10 cents on
Tuesdays TO go 10 Mount Vernon Springs and
return on the Mary Washington.
A great cure.all 10 to be found in those splen-
did excursions TO Glymont, given by tho Poto-
mac Fruit Growers.
The canal-packet Excelsior takes excursion
lists 10 Cabin John Bridge and the Great Falls.
The most pleasant way Of spending Sunday
is 10 go TO Lower Cedar Point. This Is the
most charming resort on the river.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-08-12
Gods Rest.

UOus Htcbts
II Is tho evening hour,
And thankfully,
Father, Thy weary child
Has come to Thee.
loan my aching head
Upon Thy breast
And there and only there
am ut rest.
Thou knowcst all my life,
Each petty sin;
Nothing 10 hid from Thee
Without, within;
All that l have or am
Is wholly Thine;
so is my soul nj peace,
For Thou art mine.
To.morrow's dawn may ind
Me here, or there; .t
IL matters little, since Thy Low Q
Is everywhorei
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HEAVEN WARD
THE PASTORS POINT THE WAY.

who Lead Their Fiocks
10 the Fountains of salvation -
breaking the Brend of Life 20 u
Famishing WOrId--Where Services
VIII be Held Tomorrow = All
Freely Invited ana Heartily We'll
coined - Miscellaneous Religious
Intelligence.
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THAT no injustice may be done, we state
with pleasure that the DR.. erosion who ilg'
ured in tho case OF dental malpractice is not
DR.. Mason u. Groshon, who has hts olllco at
T07 Thirteenth street northwest. He had no
connection with the case OF Mr.. Stockstill
whatever, and can In no way he held respon'
sible for II,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-08-12

WAS REA, MINI, Aug. 12.-while caboose
ear containing sixty men was being rapidly
backed from gravel 10 station on the Mime
apolis & ST. Louis Railroad, the rails spread,
throwing the car down an embankment.
Three men were fatally Injured, and forty su5.
tnlned lulnries moro or loss serious.