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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
FOREIGN NOTES.

LYONS, Dec 15.-The first series OF 600 points
I'm the billiard match between GARNER and DAILY
was played tonight The at the end OF the evening
was Garnier 600; DAILY 504
PARIS Dec l5-Four hundred Of the five hundred coal
miners employed at VieuxConde Department OF Nord,
have gone u strike.
ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 15-The creator part Of the tenn
porary buildings erected in tho great square after the
bombardment Of Alexandra by the British fleet was
burned last evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
PROSPERITY IN NEW-HAVEN.

NEw-HAvEN, Conn, Dec. .15.-Interviews with
manufacturers representing all lines Of New-Havens
Industrial pursuits show that, while few establishments
are running their full capacity, likely ~ sus-
pend operations during the winter.
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Il PATENT CASE DECIDED.

TRENTON, Dec. 15.-The case of William
against Albert o. Headley for infringement upon
the compainants patent for Improvement In satche
locks was decided In the plaintiffs favor the United
States Circuit Court to-day.
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JARRARD TO BE SURRENDERED.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRmuNE.l

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j., Dec. 15.-Ad dispatch
received from Toronto Ontario this afternoon says;
"This morning IN the Common Pleas Divisional Court
presiding Judge announced his decision in the Of
Levi d. Jarrard former Collector OF Mddlesex County,
New Jersey The Judgment is that Jarrard proven
guilty OF forgery and under the extradtiOn act be must
be delivered over " the New-Jersey authorities"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
RAILROAD TICKET OFFICE ROBBED.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 15.-The ticket Office of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Annapolis Junction
broken into by burglars last night the iron safe taken
into the woods broken open and robbed Of tickets and
money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
ALLEGED FRAUD or 4 MERCHANT

DOVER, n. H., Dec. 15.-ThCmas King,
who few months ago opened fancy goods store here
arrested yesterday the charge Of obtaining goods
under false pretences and held in default Of $4,000 bail
King failed Thursday for $4,000, and investigation
rln aanlI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
A FRENCH AMBASSADOR IN A RAGE.

LONDON, Dec. ia Madrid dispatch to The
Times states that few days ago. at the frontier station OF
Irun the return from Paris to Madrid Of NJ Andreux,
the French Ambassador span he matreated and In
suited the officials at tho station who pointed out to
him that in walking in certain part OF the
depot he trespassng on ground from which the
public was excluded. The scene was only ended
when the express train on which the Ambassador was
parted threatened to have the employees with whom the
dispute occurred dismissed The Minister OF Public
Works however refused request of the Ambassador
to dismiss them All Of the newspapers call the serious
attention Of the Government to the the Republican
journals commenting thereon strongly as the rest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
4 Fatal MINE ACCIDENT.

SHAMoKIN, Penn, Dec. 15.-A terrific explo-
sion gas occurred the Cameron Coery here this
afternoon denolshng the doors and brattice In the
mine, and fatally burning Elias Nol aud severely iptr-
ing John Smith, miners.
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SENTENCED TO BE HANGED.

PHILADELPHIA Dec. 15.-Judge Ludlow to-
day overruled the motion for trial in the of Dr.
Albert g. f. Goersen convicted of the murder OF his wife
by poisoning aud sentenced Goersen 20 be hanged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
Search FOR 4 MISSING GIRL.

WnKEsBARRE, Penn, Dec. 15.-Nothing has
been learned yet concerning the missing Nellie Cooley
Divers to-day examined the bottom Of the susquehanna
River Hundreds on the river in boats searching
with graphing hooks, but without success
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
A THIEF AND HIS STOLEN MONEY FOUND.

DENVER, Col, Dec. 15.-Alfred B. Howard,
who recently absconded from Wnnepeg Manitoba, with
$4,000 belonging to Messrs Wood Wells, OF Mlbank
Ontario was arrested here yesterday The money
covered He was stopping with his wife and chill at one
Of the principal hotels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
THE BURGLARY CASE At KINGSTON.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRr

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE IRIBUNE.I
KINGSTON, N.Y., Dec. 15.-The counsel in the
Mahon burglary have delivered their arguments to-
day, and the Judge has charged the jury.
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ACQUITTED OF A SERIOUS CHARGE.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15.-The jury in the
Stephen Price, charged with the embezzlement
S97 900 from the estate of Thomas Richardson, OF
which he executor, returned verdict Of acquitta
this morning, after being out all night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
A DECISION IN THE BELT-LAwEs CASE.

LONDON, Dec. 15.-In the Court of Appeals
to-day the of Belt against Lawes was concluded the
majority of the judges deciding that there should be
trial unless Belt consented that the damages awarded
by the Court of Queens Bench at $4,000 should be re-
duced to $500. 1t is understood that Mr. Belt VIII accept
the reduction.
This case brought in December. 1882, by MIR.
Belt Ia sculpto against Mr. Lawes for libel In charging
that work which the plaintiff claimed as his own was
really the production Of another person. Several wit
expert IN arr including NJ Verheyden, Sir Fred
erck Leighton L4urenz Arna-Tadema and others were
called on the trial and gave testimony In the matter
After charge by the judge which was strongly In ayOr
OF the plaintiff the jury returned verdict on December
90 for 900 damages in favor Of Mr. Belt The cOun-
sci OF Mr. Lawes carried the case to the Court OF Appeals
with the above result.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
THE CHINA SAYINGS BANK SOLVENT.

SUNCooK, n. H., Dec. 15.-GeOrge Gage,
bank commissioner has completed his examination OF
the China Savings Banks affairs and reports that the in
sttution is entirely solvent The bank viii reopen for
business on Wednesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
LIFE LOST on A FREIGHT TRAIN.

PITTsBURG, Dec. ia dispatch to the
Chronicle from Steubenvile. Ohio says This morning
freight train the Pan Handle Road into land
slide Keleys station George Trolnger the engineer
killed and David Vensel, the fireman was injured"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
THE GROWN PRINCE AND THE VATICAN.

LONDON, Dec. 15.-The difficulty between
the Vatican and the Court at Berlin in regard to the re-
ception Of the Crown Prince Frederick William
by the Popehas been removed. 1t Is decided
that the Crown Prince shall stay at the
Qurinal as the guese of the King and that he shall be
received by the Pope as Protestant Prince but that the
Cardinal Secretary Of State shall not return his visit by
going to the Qurinal Thirty thousand troops VIII be
assembled in Rome for review In honor OF the Prince
BARCELONA, Dec. 15.--The Crown Prince
during his stay here visited the Cathedral and other
places Of note He embarked this evening for Italy, the
German squadron escorting him.
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an ASSEMBLY ELECTION IN NEW-JERSEY.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSE.l

tBf TELEGRAPH TO ThE TRIBUhEI
HACKENsACK, n. j., Dec. 15.-The Republic
cans OF the lid Assembly District of Bergen county have
nominated Peter Alderman, Of Midland, 1the Demo
Gratis Jacob W. Doremus as candidates for the Assembly
al the special election Tuesday TO I'LL the vacancy
caused by the recent death OF Assemb ymaneect John
W. Doremus Democrat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
ACQUITTED of 4 CHARGE OF MURDER.

NoRRIsTowN, Penn, Dec. 15.-The jury in
the OF James Jack charged with the murder OF his
his wife In July returned verdict this evening Of not
0IllfV
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MR.. LRVLNGS RECEIPTS IN BOSTON

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRmUNR.l
Boston, Dec. 15.-The Boston Theatre re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-16
ODONNELUS APPROACHING DOOM.

monarchy ia impossible without liberty, liberty is impos-
sble without a monarchy.
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THE OHIO SENATORSHIP.

ceipts for the first week of Mr. Irvings engagement
amount TO $1s,S45
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-03
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY NEWS

TNLER.
Mr.. James d. Adams, u native of Tyler
but now OF Texarkana, spent this week with
his parents here both of whom have been
quite i'll, but now convalescent.
Mrs. II. L. Smith, who has been visiting
relatives at Forney, has returned
Mention last Sunday of u visit from Mrs.
q. NJ. Winkler, of Corsicana, was inadyor.
tently omitted.
Mrs, DR.. Il. G. Seman, who has been Wis.
i,ing Hot SPRINGS, returned last Monday.
much improved in health.
Professor Georges dancing class closed
with q soireo Wednesday evening TO A
short attendance. The professor sustained
his reputation as mn accomplished master
OF his chosen profession.
, W, H. Bierly, esq, county attorney, OF
Baylor county, liz visiting his family here.
Captain Ed Il. Willis, OF theK Il q. SI
was M TO see his friends Sunday.
Mr.. Kin Newton, of Rusk, brotber.in.lnw
OF the HERALD reporter, is spending few
days with the latter.
Captain James q. Wintcrsmith, of Wash.
lngton, is again circulating among his
friends in this citv.
IL N. Sam c. u IN, of LonCview, was
shaking hands with his friends here last
Tuesday.
H. NJ. Gam returned last SATURDAY. from,
Mineral Wells, since when he has bcer
quite i'll with ilux, but is now improving.
Conductor williams, of the Texas AZ ST
Louis railway, is oil among the northern
lakes for his health. He will be absent
some time.
Mrs, ucrndon Tribe, of Rusk, and Mrs
James l.. Douglass of Jacksonville, mo,he,
and sister respectively of Mrs. A. w. Cam
erop, spent several days with the latter thi
week, returning last night Saturday.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-03
Superstition. Regarding whis,iipr

Captain Burton tells US how the Arabs
dislike TO hear person whistle, called by
iheiu el sir. Some maintain that the
ghistltr's mouth Is not TO be purified for
forty days, while according to the explana-
ton Of others, Satan touching amau body
causes him to produce what they consider
an offensive sound. The natives of the
Tonga Islands, Polynesia, hold it to be
wrong 10 whistle Is this act Is thought TO
be dlsrespectul 10 God. In Iceland the
villagers have the same objection to whist.
ling, and so far 10 tney carry THERE SUPER
sttious dread of it that Ill one swings
about him u stick, whip, wand, or aught
thst makes a whistllng sound, he SC ares
from him the Holy Ghost while other
lcelanders, who consider themselves free
from supe' stltlons, cautiously give the ad-
vice; DO 10 not; Tor who knOweth what is
IN the alrI However eccentric these phases
OF superstition NAV appear To US, vet 1t
must not he forgotten that veIy similar no.
Tons prevail at the present dav in this
country. A corresp lndent OF Notes and
queries, Tor instance, relates, how one
DAY, aiter attempting in vain to
get his dog to obey orders to
come into the house, his wife tried TO COAX
it by wh'stllng, when she was suddenly in
terTupted bp servant, Roman Catholic.
who exclaimed in the most piteous accents:
III you please ma am, don't whistle-eyery
time woman whistles the heart of the
Blessed Virgin hleeds," In some districts
of north Germany tn villagers say that if
one whistles in the evening il makes the
angels weep - Popular Science Monthly.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-03

THIS is an exceedingly bright and cheer
Ing view of the worlds affairs taken by the
Chicago Inter Ocean, and 1t is to be hoped
that imagination has not placed too roseate
II hue upon facts, nor drawn too great u
promise of the future at is a noticeable
fact that the year 1855 can be celebrated as
one of very near universal peace upon the
earth, Russia crowns her car at
Moscow, peace has been declared be
tween Peru and Chill, Madrid joined Al
ionso in welcoming to the capital Portu.
gals king-quiet seems to be settling down
upon the British Islands, and better couu.
sells likely to prevail New York and Brook
Ign unite in great celebration OF peace,
and Chicago opens IN historic exposition,
to he followed by another in Louisville. In
Amsterdam and Dublin in the far east and
Denver and San Francisco in the far west,
there are notes of preparation Tor great
gatherings in the interests of industry,
trade, and peace. The outlook was never
more cheerful aud hopeful for menkind the
world OVER
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-03
TIE OLD, OLD STORY,

II is the old, old story the fate of the
woman that cloves not wisely but too
WELL" for HATTIE BAYLEss is bat ote
more victim whose names, now in under.
tone pronounced, swell the lengtheu ny
list OF those who have succumbed to the
scorching Sahara OF shame. Hers, by
dying declaration, was the unpardons Bile
sin that this chivalric % civilization
sternly sets its face against when commit
ted by the woman, however lenien,ly ii
may look upon the doubly-
dan demon that puts the
female form adrin and brand,
the brow Of some fond mothers daughter.
or brothers sister. with mark worse By far
than Gains. Innocent of the world with
its curious ways, unsuspicious ola DEVILS
def devices, chasie maidenhood scents
nothing but the sweets. The sly seducer
feels that he has but to lay his plans with
the skilllulness Of the spider that spins
his web to ensnare the fly, or the hunter
that locates his net to entrap the game, or
the snake that stealthily creeps and coils
about It's victim. He thus weaves his web,
sets his trap and winds his coils by gradual
Entertainments or by enticement through
honied words, by solemn promises
perhaps, or by denunCiati0u
or soothing at what he terms and tries to
prove the ages prudish philosophy. Then
on some irolcsome night, fit time for such
deed, he presses TO the verge the diaboli
cal design. Or, 1t may be on some fair pic
mic day when the bright blue above and the
joyous green about them and the songs OF
the birds make all nature gay, he converts
into the darkness Of despair the sweeter
coors of some young life, and blasts with
deeper than the lightning's blackness Il ca
reer that had been all roseale before In
nine cases out OF ten woman falls through
love, not lust. The plotting wretch knows
how best to ply hia avocation. First one
little lndisCretion, and then n
larger liberty, Rcbuke at first,
then liberation. The love, inspired and
won, the passions have but 10 be excited by
some stimulus such ms the exhilirating
wine preferred at Denison on Friday even
ing. The mind unsteady, the reason fla, 9.
ping like storm struck sail at sea, the
will-power deadened, drowned in the hot
blood that runs riot through the veins and
IL rs left for the serpent to easily seize the
plant prey. It's pleading triumphs, the
apple Is eaten, and EDEN is gore forever
Then society shuns the skirts of the fallen
female and let's the being
in brooches 80 unwhipt of justice.
For never into the sea of moral degradation
stretches the hand o! fashionable charity to
keep from the waves of Overwhelming Woe
the poor, weak woman that man has
ruined. though she would cling to HIN
and help him. were he stepped
In the ocean Of iniquity. What
course OF justice what scandal
GUS shame upon this page of the closing
century When we shall have purer pub.
lie sentiment, sterner sense of right and
reason, to punish the man by something
worse than social ostracism that he might
live on with tho badge Of his bcastiality to
DO Stunned of all, we may hope for fewer
of such Donson doings.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-03

are needy creditors 1.-THE commonweah I
who claims the state Is bound by law "a
respect the board, Is unable say iftne gov
ernors action is based on the advice OF his
oounsellors or is result Of bis own iudg'
ment and also ascertc;u whether his action
IS based in the form or substance Of the
claims. the boards hold that the governor
has no right 20 withhold his approval 10
claims due apointees Of the board aud hints
that legal prosecution may be possible 20
enforce these claims The letter saws the
authority and discreti0.. OF the executive Is
proper and wholesome subject for every
citizen 10 discuss, and the allusion toit IN
the letter must not be taken as d'scourte'
Gus. The letter adds the SanhOrn's APP
polniment, as inspector Is not dependant
OF Buffers sanction, and the board must
treat such officers as duly appointed aud
qualified, and entitled TO compensation
BosroN, June Communication were
sent by the state board OF health TO Govern
or Butler to-day, saying that after carefully
examining the governors various commu-
nications, they do not find any evidence Of
Intentional disfespect to the governor
which would make it necessary to remove
Sanboru from his place as secretary OF the
board, An order was adopted declaring
the Office of assistant superintendent Of the
alms'house, which has hitherto been held
by Thomas j. Marsh. vacant.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-03

PANAMA, May 2i,-The reyolutionists orc
now completely surrounded in Guarulia
and communication can only be had
through the lower port. The first shots
were exchanged on the night of the 92d. II
is believed the place will be taken within a
week.
Mexican papers printed on the Pacific
coast are commencing TO abuse General
i'iaz FOR his friendship with Grant and To
uecIare autonomy OF the republic to be
threatened should Dia2 become pre- ,ident.
On account OF the poyerty-stricken cnndi.
ton OF the treasury they fear that pnprr
currency will take the place of coin, and n
probable collapse ensue. The navy rail.
way schemes are subjects of debate, AS AR,
also the grants of $3.50, 900 200 in aid of rail.
roads. whilst public instruction il almost
forgotten, The Slnaloa papers in particu.
lar write strongly on these points.
The terms OF peace are still under discus.
sion IN Peru and Chilli. There is little
doubt that Lavclle, representing lrlesias
has come TO mn agreement with Noura, tha,
the Nhil,an government has approved thos,
terms and their acceptance by Iglesins i,
all that Is needed 10 insure their realize.
ton. A peace club, numbering many
thousand members, has been formed n,
Lima, and IL busy organizing provincial
branches. Members have to declare they
will do their utmost IN favor of pc,ce. M,
Monteras congress in Lima is mostly mad,
W. OF ignorant mountalneers, and contain,
hnt Few educated men, who follow the load
OF Arc, who is practically the congress
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-03

not mean that IL IL the general de sire that
the trad,H such as sboemakinr b,act.
smithing. carpentery. and the liz. should
be t,npht Rnt n "A tho decorative. and
Handmade arts that are growing In i'm.
port ,nce and into high favor. Take the
modelling nrt for ins,ance--modelliny in
CLAW of baskets lars yases Of, mr. of fen.
citing. /. @ the drawing Of DESIGNS emitting
them ont OF cardboard sheet metal and
then PAINTING the pattsrns Thus cut
with A broad brush and eolored washes
or paint on wallis or other substances. Then
there is papier.mache work which is n very
cheap art. worked by hand like CLAW. and
combining with glue haste. chalk. leathe,
etc. The number of usefuI combinations
that can be produced from tins are incredi.
Bile. Then there il ceramic painting
which in its ieeblest form is the decoration,
of cups and saucers, the covering of PLAQUES
etc, but in its higher application
is yigorou. STYLE of pure
tile painting in monochrome, or single col
ors. Again, we have epousee work, such
u
Through this we get facings for tire places,
finger plates for doors, PANELS for cabinets,
picture frames and hundred other such
things. Besides, there is wood carving
which opens the widest possible field for ali
manner of unique and useful designs,
The materials for all these arts on small
but adequate scale are surprisingly cheap,
and a very few dollars will purchase AN en-
tire outfit for efforts in any one OF them.
For example in atencilling the outlay need
not exceed four to five dollars, including
the price of the book, with full directions
for selflearning. Besides serving as
n pastime in accomplishing ones self,
the articles are all saleabe at remuneratiye
figures, and there are to-day in this country
scores OF elegant ladies and OF gentlemen
not robust enough for the rougher du ties OF
life who are realizing handsome profits,
There is one person in Philadelphia
who by manufacturing II very
simple object OF papier.mache, has
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-03

GENERAL HAsKN knows all the true in
wardness of Investigations at Washington
when republicans get after another iniluen.
tial member of the party. 1t is merely n
pleasant force that adds to aman's notoricty
without In the least affecting his character.
He is therefore keen to have an invcstiga-
ton made Of the charges published some
time since relative to his management Of
the weather bureau. He would feel rather
oheap should an honest investigating CON-
mittee be found to sit upon his case.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-03

To emigrate from Canada to New Ems.
land looks like jumping from the trying.
pan into the fire. In fact, all the advanta.
ges rs a desirable location are with Canada,
but within short time past over four hun.
dred and fifty French Canadian families
have LETT the dominion for New England.
We have got our name and reputation up,
and all countries upon the globe seem anx.
ious to contribute Of their population to
swell the rapidly growing millions of the
grca, republic. When the Canadians begin
In this practical way to turn their atten.
ton towards us we may begin to place
some faith In the rumors Of the growing
desire for annexation up in that part of The
continent.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-03

MAINE, the pioneer prohibition state, Is
held up by the uninitisted and over credu-
lous, goody .goody people as the very pat
tern oftemperance and morality for the re-
mainder Of tho Union. Authentic accounts
from there by people who are inflicted,
paint II as anything else but an innocent IS
Paradise, Notwithstanding prohibition. a
man can get whisky anywhere and at any
time he wants 1t, and now BELLA Lock
wocp, the famous, or notorious, female
lawyer, declares that anyone can obtain n
divorce In Maine as easily as a drink OF
whisky, This looks like anything else but
Amoral pattern for humanity ON the out
aida
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-03

AT the st. George, Dan Burd, sherman;
l. .Aronbery, Terrell; II Banks, Mdlo.
THAN; IL ID Il Almond, Il A Quinlan.
Houston y Texas Central railway, II
Skillern, NJ D Sawell, Bentmon Arkansaw,
barney Quinn, Fort Worth; A L Dechman,
Malvestoni rs Thompson, Lehigh Indian
Territory; Z Rricc, Memphis, II q Van la,
rem, Belton Texas "a Cotfy, 81 Massic,
Mckinney Texas; George Il Holland and
son, Fort Worth; n posey, Gulf Colorado
\ Santa Fe railway; II y Brown, Ennis:
II Thomas; Colonel Mabry, Captain
Goolshy, Major Ftzsimmors, Fort Worth
Tim lennessy, Leona; Il W Mostly, Texas,
W IL Hen, Terrell; Il W Sea, Louisyille
kentuckyi W l. Page, J A Fitzgerald,
Alfonso Beranals, Cleburn Texas; ID II
Bryant, Sherman Texas; o Pamrare San
Antonio Texas; A II Harrison, TexasJ =
Miller, Houston Texas; A J langdon, Oma.
ha Nebraska. l. W oglesby, b b McKin.
ney, Bryan.