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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-28
"The Meat we Eat"

EDITOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. article in
your last issue, commenting upon the char
acter and condition of the beef presented for
sale to housekeepers in this community, was
a revelation Of facts decidedlyeinteresting to
the citizens of Lexington, andStn connection
with the dreadful apprehension that4the des-
olating scourge of cholera may, ere long,
spread over the continent, merits. as the ac-
complished physicians whom you interview
ed, declare, our most serious consideration.
IsIncerly pray no feelings Of a personal na-
ture will be aroused by your comments, or
the very emphatic endorsement thereof, which
L have heard from various gentlemen, Of
whom I am one. I have had many, gerry naay
occasions to observe the manner in which the
poor ssdumb driven cattle'.'are hampered with
out, water. or food, until their fevered and
fostering flesh is presented for sale upon the
shambles.
Let the past be mentioned no more, but let
us hope those who furnish us with meats
will feel It's to their interest, as well as for
our health, that a more inviting and satisfac-
tory article be offered ilrthe market. What
ever others Interested in the disclosures you
have made to protect them from imposition
may conclude to be their duty in the premises,
L do not think itwould he manly in me not to
offer to partake Of the responsibility your
article incurs. In asking to share that with
you, allow me to disayow, any purpose to in
lure the business or wound the feelings of
mortal man. Respectfully,
A CITIZEN AND HOUsEKEEPER.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-28
Cyclones and Tornadoes

Cyclones and Tornadoes
Sweep over the land almost daily nows and
leave
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION
In their pathway.
The accounts are terrible and heartrending.
Save what you can by
INSURANCE.
We will write policies OF Insurance., covering
lose and damage from
CYCLONES.
TORNADOES,
WIND STORMS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-28
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
CURLING.

GEALED proposals will be received by the
y Undersigned. City Register and Treasurer.
until noon on Monday, August IL, 1883, for furn.
ishins the city with one thousand l.0OOl fe-I
more or less OF good hammered white limestone
curbing, the curb to be Eve () inches in thick
ness and not less than fourteen Q4 inches in
depth. the same to be delivered at any place in thu
shall be designated. Proposals must state thu
price per lineaI foot for such curbing.
The city reserves the right to reject any anG
all bids. JOHN
City Register and Treasurer.
Lexington, No, July q, 1883.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-28
AUCTIONEER AND COLLEC.

TNHE undersigned will attend sales Us auc-
i tiopeer anywhere In the county. and will
also do q general collecting business. Charges
moderate. apd prompt attention promised.
Address, at lexington, 2
You're respectfully.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-28
Excited Thousands.

All over the land are going into ecstasy
over DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Their unlocked for recovery by the
timely use of this great life saving remedy,
causes them to go nearly wild In its praise.
It Is guaranteed to positively cure severe
coughs, colds, asthma, hay fever, bronchitis,
h~oarseness, loss of voice, or any affection of
the throat and lungs. Trial bottles free at
Charles W. Loomis' drug store. Large size
81 90. 1une9eowy1-2
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
The greatest medical wonder of the world.
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, cancers,
piles, chilblains. corns, letter. chapped hands.
and all skin eruptions, guaranteed to cure in
every instance, or money refunded. 25 cents
per box. For sale by C. W. LOOMS, Lexfng-
ton, Mo. july141y
........MONEY no LOAN!......
...... LARGE or SMALL AMOUNTS i....:.
."~.:...sH0RT or LONG TIME -:
.........
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....... IMPROVED REAL ESTATE !.........
:...IowEsT RATES OF INTEREST !..::
.......TAYLoR * LEsUEUR,......
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-28
GROCERY sTORE FOR RENT

THE brick storehouse now occupied 49,
L by w S. Clagett. on southeast .s1
corner Of Main and Laurel streets. is
now fof rent: Possession given in July. -0s...AL
This Is one Of the best locations in Lexington
for Q grocery store or indeed any other business.
it being In the heart of the clty-a good opening
Tor some one. Apply to
tune3Oml e. WINSOR & SON.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-28
CIDER MILL AND FRUIT
FOR SALE.

lHAtE for sale . comparatively new Cider
Il Mill. Tor hand or power use. and q Fruit
Evsporktor. both of which will be sold very
low. Also q good Spring Wagon. with shafts
Apply to the undersigned 1T LIE K ipg ton, or ut
thus Office. july2St3 F. 81. VOIZ
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-28
FARM HAND WANTED.

AHANA hAAND AN ALD
4 PPLY to John johnson. 8 miles east of Lex
- lnxton. on Dover road. iuly25W2s
FRESH cows FOR SALE.
COME good, fresh Cove ard Calves,c-
- for sale. Apply to kxS
WA. A. LABERTEW. fHx
One mile northeast OF courthouse.
Lexington. Mo, iuly2lf1s
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-28

operated, at Grimes y tenable's JeWelry
Store. iuly7t4
Messrs. Grimes & Venable have now the
agency for five of the leading sewing ma
chimes in the market-the Davis, Domestic,
White, New American No. !, and the Chicago
Singer. ALI sold on the most favorable terms.
Old machines taken in part pay. Purchasers
who get one after reasonable trial have the
privilege to exchange for any of their other
kinds. This is a great advantage to buyers.
Call and see the best assortment of kinds and
styles of machines in this county. Grimes II
Venable, jewellers, Main street, Lexington,
Missouri. july7t4
Read what the largest wholesale dealer in
the west says about the Hull Yapor Stoves
az aving tested under all conditions, all the
vspor burners that have come into use during
the period of four years, and with the practi-
cal knowledge which years of experience has
given we unhesitatingly claim that for sim
piicity, durability, efficiency and economy Of
fuel-in short all important features the Hull
Vapor Cook Stove has no equal" Warranted
to bake and not leak. Sold by Thos. standish
three doors east Of City Hotel. 1 also keep
or hand an article of pure gasoline refined by
he manufacturers expressly for these stoves.
Csu aud zee me. LJuly1A-tSl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-28

WootueE Will permit. Inc ylelQ per acre Is
from 10 to p bushels, quality very good.
DR.. Spore sold his new brick building on
Second street, to the new banking association
for $1,000. We would like to know why it
Is that some men, claiming to be business
men, will persist in attending to other mems
business unsolicited. We should think their
incapability to attend to their own business
would teach them a lesson, but fools are wise
In their own conceit. The new Methodist
church. South, will be dedicated next Sunday.
Dedication sermon by Rev. DR.. McAnally of
st. Louis Died, three miles east of Odessa,
Friday, July 80, at 6 a. H., Mrs. Frank
Stockton aged about SO years. Mrs. Stockton's
affections were long and severe, but she bore
them patiently to the end. She was a most
estimable lady. and will be missed in. her
community by a large concourse Of friends
and relatives. mr.. Stockton has the sympathy
Of the entire community in his great bereave-
ment. new college building will soon
bs ready for the roof, and is to be ready for
use September 1.-The foundation of the
new opera house is about completed The
new brick hotel will soon be ready for the
roof THE lawn festival in Mr.. J. f. Wap.
oner's yard, last Wednesday night, given for
the benefit Of the NJ. E. church, South, was a
grand success; the net proceeds being sos;
and the ladies in behalf of the church wish
to thank the public through the columns of
the Intelligencer for the very liberal patronage
they received on that occasion, and particu-
larly the assistance rendered by other
churches. IA calaboose hummer while in
the lookup, last Monday, concluded that 95
degrees in the shade was not warm enough.
He set fire to the calaboose, and then yelled
for help. The fire was easily put out after
smoking the old hoodlum's bacon for q
while. There is q crowd of hoodlum's that
gather at the R. R. pond every few evenings
and halloo and yell and swear to the annoy
ance of ever one living within hearing OF the
pond. If 1t is not stopped they may see their
names In the paper in connection with their
ungentlemanly conduct. -. Mr.. G.. l.. Town
send is away laying in a new supply of fur
niture and undertaker's goods. Give him 8
call and get his prices when he returns
Business. Is very good consider Ing the bus,
time with the farmers, Wheat is coming IL
slewly."
The Evening critic., 1883-04-19
Retail Prices i'm the markets.

The following were the ruling prices In the
house, 25c.; rib-roast, Doe; corned beef, Ion
l5c;; 1dcS ch1dtpped. 1dppp. aoc; beef tongue, s5c:;
spring lamb, 25@3oc;; pork, 14915c:; saus-
shoulders, 15@l6c.; lard, 15c.
FIsH--Rock fish, large, 2O925c. y ib do,
small, 26935c. bunch weak hsh, 12H@15c.
iS ha,libbut, 2ogc2 90 f5 perch, S59aoc
CLAIMS, 1Oc. doz.; shad, 5OlSs75c. pair; her
ring, 15c. bunch; salmon, 30@40c. ib.; cod
fsh, l6e. is;; haddock, loc. ib.; blueash,
15c. ID; founders, 12c. ID; black bass,
FRUITs:aLemons, 2o@25c. p doz.; French
ib; London layers, 25c. y ib; currants, 1Oc. y
peel, 2oc. v is; citron, 25c. = ID; oranges,
40950c. ' doz.; Florida, 5096Oc.; chest
nuts, s@1oc. At; cocoanuts, 1O@i2c.; ba;
PIX; cooking apples, 4o@5Oc. = PIX; pears,
table, SOC sI1. @S1 PIX; cooking, aoS4oc PIX
Grapes, 10@20c. ib.; strawberries, 30@35c.
y box.
doe; creamery, doc; fresh New York, 35c
,I roll butter ner 20@g3oc. eggs, 2o9a2c. y doz.;
PouiTHY.-sprlng chickens, 81 ,25@s1 so p
pair; old fowls, $1@1.25 y pair ducks,
S1.25@1 30 pair; ducks, live, 75c.91
pair; turkeys, 1s@20c. Y ID; squads, 50c.
9EoErAnLEs.-Beots, so@4oc. PIX; spi.
% sanch: H turnips 1s9oSs. Ss''sr pR Rnis iottues ss,
@2Oc. doz.; new potatoes, 81 v PIX;
old potatoes, 30@40c. y PIX; large crop
BY the o Dbl, prime, $780, sweet pota-
rots, leeks, parsnips, 395c. y bunch; Lima
beans, 10@2oc; y qt.; onions, 4095Oc. y PIX;
celery, 6GSc. bunch; kale, 10G16c. vpk.
spinach, 2O@3Oc. ' PIX; tomatoes, now, 20c.
Vbasket; asparagus, 25@3Oc. v bunch; new
potatoes, SOC. c.CgS1 PIX; soup beans,$1 2 pix.
radishes, 3G5c.; cymblings, 40@50c. Y doz.
Bermuda onions, 10@15c. basket; rhubarb,
3(l5c. bunch.
CANNED GooDs.-Egg plums, &c.,; Boston
baked beans, 15@25c.; apricots, 1502Oc.
Bartlett pears, 15@20c.; pineapple, 2Oc.
pib
GANE.-Jacksnipe, s2.50@3 doz.; buffalo
meat, 20(a25c. ib.i squads, $3.5O91 Y doz.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-19

Lincoln Hall was crowded last evening,
to witness the entertainment given by
members of the Baltimore Y. NJ. @. A.
Gymnasium. The young men who took
part are all amateur gymnasts, and are
members of the advanced class in physical
culture of the Baltimore gymnasium
young men who are actively engaged in
banks and mercantile houses. The pro-
gramme was carried out to the delight of
all present, and each performer was greeted
with unstinted applause at the conclusion
of the many skillful and wonderful feats.
The club swinging Of Harry Earhart was
specially fine, and all participating filled
up their part with great credit to their
instructor, Professor c. II. Il. Schultz the
superintendent of the gymnasium. His
giant swing on the parallel bars is feat
that is performed by only few profess
sional gymnasts. At the close of the ex-
hibition the Baltimore visitors, the Or
chestra and reception committee of the
association adjourned to the room, 1409
New York avenue, where bountiful
collation. was spread by Mr.. W. II. Crump
1t is hoped that the young men of this
city will interest themselves in the work
of securing fine gymnasium on the lot
owned by the association, and so thoroughly
adapted to such a purpose.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-19
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE,
TO THE NORTH. WEST AND ROyJTUWra.r

In EFFEor MARCH I, 1883
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON, from station
corner of Sixth and B streets,
as follows:
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express of Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars
at $3.50 a. m. daily Fast line 9:30 a, m daily,
with Sleeping cars from Harrisburg to Cincii,.
natl. Western Express 1880 p. m. daily, with
Palace cars to Pittsburg. Mail Express
$50 p. m. daily for Pittsburg and the West with
Palace Sleeping Car from Washington to Chi
BALTIMORE q PoToMACRAILRoAp.
For Erie, Canandaigua Rochester, Buf7alo, Mag
ara, at $3.50 daily except Saturday, with Palaces
car from Washington to Canandaigua.
For Willlamsport, Lock Haven and Elmira nj
$50 q. m. daily, except Sunday.
For New York and the East, 800 q. M, 0sO A. n, .
lao, 40, $50 and 1920 p. m. On Sunday, 42o,
0b0, and 1920 p. m. Limited Express OF Pull.
mar Parlor Cars, $50 q. m. daily, except Sunday.
Through sleepers for Boston 1.30 p. N. on week
days. 4.20 p, m. on Sundays.
For Philadelphia, 500 a. M, 1870 O. nl., 180 400
e5o and N d. 1910 p. N: On Sunday at 40 $50
daily, except Sunday.
For baltimore, $40 500 $780, 1880 a. M, and 1.so,
40 40, go, 7.30, $50 and 1920 p. M On Sun.
day, 500. $50 q. M, 40 &c. 730. $50 and 1920
p. m.
Tickets and Information ut the office, north.
east corner of Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
Evenue, and at the station, where orders can he
lef. for the checking Of baggage to destination nom
hotels and residences.
CHAS. E. PUGH, General Manager.
]. r. WOOD. General Passenger Agent
The Evening critic., 1883-04-19

Converting Colonel IngersolI.

Robert G.. Ingersell's former home was
Peoria, ILL.,, and his old neighbors are in
clined to glorify him. One of their stories
is that Christian woman went to his
house to convert him. The Colonel smiled
with the most deferential polteness as he
said: "Will you not walk in, madam
There is no need of making too solemn a
business of it. / thank you for your kind
intentions, at any rate" The lady, who
apparently had expected to be knocked
down and dragged out for her temerity,
looked very much relieved at the kindness
of her reception. A moment after the dinner
bell rang. "Come," said the Colonel, "walk
out and dine with the family and we can
talk over this conversion business as we
eat" Soup was served. AS it came on the
table, and before it was ladled out, the lady
lifted her hand. "Stop " said she. "What
is it?" said the Colonel "Do you not
think we ought to thank the good Lord for
this bountiful dinner before we begin eat
ing?" II will only make one suggestion
first. Your Lord is just Lord, is he not 3?
Now, perhaps within block of me at this
present time there is some faithful, devout
Christian who is starving. Perhaps, if per-
feet justice were done, our dinner should
be on his table. Do you not think the less
we say about this matter the better? ?" 1t
was in this way that the talk ran on. The
lady. came every day to visit the Colonel
and his family. She appeared to be fasci-
mated with the loving trust, content and
happiness of this compact household.
Finally she said to the Colonel /" apollo
gize. do not care what you believe. You
are leading more of Christian life than l
ever hope to accomplish"
The Evening critic., 1883-04-19
The star.Route Trial.
Kansas City journal.


A short time previous to the adjournment
of Congress Senator Van wyck (Nob.) offered
in the Senate n resolution which was adopted,
calling upon the Department of Justice for a
pense In the prosecution of the Star Route
trials. The response to that resolution
has has. lust been pubished 1t shows
1, 1882, to January 90, 1888, flor counsel
and their personal expenses, the enormous
sum OF $11o,854. This does not include ex-
penditures for fees of witnesses or other
court expenses. 1t IS for the services OF Bliss
Merrick and Ker, three ordinary lawyers to
whom the prosecution has been intrusted
$4,000 per year. These gentlemen have re-.
ceived for their services OF less than thirteen
months, one.third of which time they have
spent at their Offices attending to other bust
ness, the sum named above, Bliss appears to
have received the largest slice. He got $780,
600, including the cost of thirty.nve trips
from Washington to New York. Ker comes
next with n trihe of $4,000, and Merrick fol.
lows with $4,000, The claims of these gen.
tlemen not yet audited are not stated, and
what their bills Will reach by the time the
trial is ended-if 1t ever shall end-can not
even be guessed at.
1t has long been evident to every observer
that the Government counsel take all means
to prolong the case as much as possible.
Every point OF law that comes up, no matter
how trivial in character, or II 1t has been de-.
cided a dozen times, It is discussed the thir-
teenth at full length. There are a number Of
papers that have been Identified over and
over again, but on every possible occasion
Merrick pulls them out one ut time, with the
greatest elaboration, and has the witness
read them through. The irrelevant character
or the greater part OF tho prosecutors testt-
mony Is remarkable. Rerdell could have told
all he knew in three hours, but he was led
over the same track repeatedly, and the ex-
animation was spun out for ten days. There
is no telling when Brady will be dismissed
from the wttness-stand, although he told his
entire story IN the first two days. .
Thoughtful people might cease grumbllng,
perhaps, IL there were any Likelihood that the
case was drawing to close, but there are no
signs OF that. The three principal Govern
ment counsel mean to prolong 1t until they
have made their fortunes. They show no dis
position to let up or conclude. Only the IN
dignant protest Of the press and people can
can cause them to let loose their hold upon
the Treasury, and 1t ought TO be made imme-
diately and vigorously. If they are permitted
to continue without protest there is q fair
prospect that they may become even greater
robbers of the Government than the men
whom they are prosecuting are charged with
doing. We enter our protest now, whatever
others may do.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-19
Probable Police Changes.

A large amount of police business has &C.
cumulated for the action of the Commis-
sioners.
number of applications for positions on
the force remain to be acted upon, as well
rs the promotion of Acting Sergeant Heff-
ner to the position of sergeant to succeed
Pierce; the appointment Of an acting SER
geant to succeed Hefi'ner; the appointment
of lieutenant to succeed johnson, re.
signed the appointment Of lieutenant in
charge of the detective corps to succeed
Lieutenant Eckloff.
1t is probable that Sergeant Brooke
Amiss will succeed Lieutenant johnson,
and that a Georgetown gentleman, we'll
versed in detective matters and an old citi.
zen, will be appointed as one of tho six
citizen members of the force and put in
charge of the detective corps.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-19
Let US Have Light.
TO me Editor Of Me Euealng Oritic:

IUW6 EuttOT q Ule u UeNETy OFIltCs
Now that the Investigation into the doings
OF our District detectives has panned out so
richly, the light ought to be turned on In other
quarters. The socalled detoctives-or special
agents, rather, OF the Department of Justice,
the Treasury, Land ONCE, &C., should all be
Investigated, and their acts made public. The
recent exploits OF some OF thedetectives OF the
Department or Justice would seem TO more
than indicate that there is.much rottenness In
that quarter. AS soon as he returns President
Arthur ought to direct each member OF his
Cabinet who has detectives under him to be-
gin, and carry through, rigid investigation
OF this class of employees. Better do II now;
for after the first Monday In December next
The Opposition Will take the matter up and
carry II through with no gentle hands. Begin
now, and the Democratic brethren will be
headed OF. Turn on the lights, and let us
have the bottom scrapedi LIB.
Nj. Pleasant, April 10, 1888.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-19
m,nnehaha Lodge of GOOD remplars.


The regular meeting Of this very active
temperance organization was held on Tues
day evening, at Timms' Hall. The attend
ance was SO large as to test the seating ca
pacity of this spacious lodge-room to the
utmost, and more earnest, and, at the
same time, pleasant gathering of temper
ance people have seldom been seen in our
city, and the several applicants for member
ship, who were initiated, were impressed
with the fact that they were not alone in
the work. The committee in charge of the
arrangements for the May Day Festival. to
be held at Odd Fellows Hall by the lodge, re-
ported that all details had been completed,
and recommended that while the festival
would be in keeping with every other ef-
fort of the lodge, that nominal admission
fee only be charged. This recommendation
was approved by the lodge. The lodge will
attend services at Hamline Church at IL
o'clock q. m. on Sunday next, when Rev.
Mr.. Hartsock will deliver sermon at the
invitation of the Grand Lodge. The tenn
perance meeting and entertainment at
Foundry Church at 7:30 p. IN. on next
Sunday will be attended by the lodge in
regalia. At the close Of the business ses-
sion the following excellent programme
for the entertainment of the lodge
was highly enjoyed: Quartet by Misses
Jennings and Kean and Messrs. Dickinson
and Tenney; original poem, by Mrs. Jane
Stewart; vocal solo, by Mrs. Kalstrom re-
marks, by DR.. @. A. Norton ; vocal duet, by
Mr. and Miss Kean; recitation, by DIR. w.
L. Childs; vocal solo, by Mr.. b. Williams;
recitation, by Mr.. j. IL. Knapp, and vocal
solo, by Mr.. Kean. A committee from this
lodge is at present issuing an address to the
public, which merits, and will, no doubt,
receive the careful consideration of all to
whom it is forwarded. The lodge has
grown to be a power for good and neces-
sity in the community, and has the full
confidence of the public
The Evening critic., 1883-04-19
The Dead at the Battle OF Seven
Pines.

The statement ismade at Richmond, Va,
that in preparing land for cultivation the
farmers living near the battlefield of Seven
Pines have recently unearthed large num-
Der of skeletons of Confederates who fell in
that bloody conflict 1t is said that thirty
five of these skeletons have been dug up.
In some instances they were whole, and
numbers of them are encircled with the
leather waist-belts bearing &C. S. A. upon
them. Years ago the bodies of Federal SOL
diers who fell in the battle of Seven Pines
were disinterred and placed in the National
cemetery hard by. There is little doubt
that in many instances where they could
not be identified the remains of Confeder-
ates were included with those whom they
had opposed on that historic field.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-19
THE EVENING CRITIC.
ESTA BLISHED AUGUST IRRa
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The special bulletin Issued from the Signal
ONCE to-day says
Local rains are indicated for the districts on
the Atlantic coast tonight and early Friday
morning, followed by cool, partly cloudy
weather In tho Middle and New England
States. Cool, fair weather is Indicated for
Tennessee, the Ohio valley and lower lake re-
gion on Friday. The temperature Will rise
slowly in the upper lake region, Minnesota
and Dakota, with increasing cloudlness and
local rains during Friday.
Temperature.
The following special temperatures were re.
ported at p. m. yesterday: Washington, 70o (;
Norfolk, 61o; Savannah, 75'; Atlanta, 7oo
Jacksonville, 71o; Pensacola, 1872; New Or
leans 7So; Galveston, 75o; San Antonio, 500;
Tucson, $40; Los Angeles, 71o; San Diego, 66o.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-19
To COnsumptiyes.

Reader, can you believe that the Creator af-
flcts one-third OF mankind with disease for
which there is no remedy? DR.. r. V. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery has cured hum
dreds of cases of consumption, and men are
physicians pronounced incurable, because one
lung was almost gone. Send two stamps for
Dr.. Pierce's pamphlet on Consumption and
Kindred Affections. Address WORLDS Dis
PENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.