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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-11
CLEARED

steamer City Of Chester r. Counan Liverpool VIA Queens
inmHn a..
steamer Le,'ing Ger. Vo,s, Hamburg, Plymouth &c
kunhaIdt q 60.
steamer Dion Porter. Aspnwa USC-Pacihc Mail IS co.
steamer city 0i Pueb Dedkn, Havana aud Mexican ports
- Alexandra &
steamer Antas span, Anasagastt 81 Johns Ponce Ne
PIN. FOrwOtd &
African tBrl. DOWlng - Jag) CUBA, VIA Perth
AmbOy NJ-BeOui e. Co tle-clrdrauC'1
steamer saxon (Br WymIn, BatdcOl, Cuba-GomeI &
Pearsull.
steamer Ornoco CBr. Fraser Bcrmuda-A outcrbridge
& CO.
steamer CITY OF savannah Catlarne, SayannahH Yongc
steamer Roanoke, Couch, Richmond city Point and Nor
folk-Old Dominion IS Co
steamer VIM Woodward, Young, Blltimore-J KremA
Steamer Neptune Berry Bost0n-il Din0cS.
Bark Jan picterzonloen, Dtc, Boncher Elsin re for
Orlers-Funch. Edge & Go. - 49,. . .
Bark Wilkins BIZ smith, Dunk!rk Fr-C Wright,
q Go.
Bark Thcresc GER, HosllaScn Fumc, Austra-Theoiore
Rugcr.
Bark Glauo Aust, Ramondi, Con stantinopie Turkey
Andrew Ennis
BARK : Boaar (Br Cook Durkirk Fri Parker Co.
Bark Rosa Ita Naralao BcyTout iurkey-Aust'n Bald
win e co.
Brg Ruby Rice. Port Of spain. Trn- D Trowbrilge
Brig Laura lBr Burchcn. Exmouth, Eng-J FWhitney
& co.
sclr Good VIII (Br, Prudd.n, HarDor Island BAH ;
Johnson
schr CGtawamteck. Kennedy, Baracoa, Cuba-Brogn &
Keenc.
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A DISCARDED WOMAN CAUSES TROUBLE

tall woman Of refined appearance and manner
i'm the Tombs Police Court yesterday was charged
with disordery conduct She described herself as
L. Adeline Lcathcrs age 80, and said that she lived
at No. 80 East Nncteenth-st Her accuser was
Charles e.. feathers, commission merchant at 20
1G1 Duane-st and living at the Vienna Flats with
his wife whom he married recently. Previous to
two years ago feathers and the woman against
whom he appeared lived together for seven years
The woman is the mother of two boys, twins, now
six years old of whom feathers is the father. Two
yenTs ago the couple separated and subsequently
leaihers married. Proceedings were then brouRht
by the woman for bill of separation on the ground
that she was his lawful wife. Judge Donohue re-
fused To allow her counsel fee aud alimOny, and tine
case has not M yet come Ia trial.
On Wednesday night the discarded woman VS.
tied the Nionna Flats and mot her former com
panion's wife. stormy scene ensured, the visltor
declaring her intention Of wing feathers arrested
for biganiy. Finally she espied photographs OF her
children, who had been assigned 10y the court 20
their fathers custody, These she seized ana ne
manded to geo the children. Mrs Lestlcts, point
ing n revolver III tho intruder warned Der 20 re-
place the photographs aud To leaye he bultulhg,
aud the Troublesome caller departed. She again re-
turned In tho evening but .was not peimtteu W
STAY. About noon ycHierday MI Leathera received
n Walt ffoin hrt al hH nfre and Ind her ate7teu
lIrfoto Justice Smith the woman cried, anu DO
tween her anla naid that hot only object wh7 10 Hca
iaf children, A fne Of 80 was imposed, Whioh
tip paid,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-11
QUANTITIES or DAMAGED FRUIT SEIZED,

The ateauAhp Creole, loaded I" Tho waters ehss
with pinuapploH, orangcn ANA bananas Jay AT ilol
No re Yesterday afternoon di1chaTging her cargo
/ he ueiphboThoOd was thrOnged with podlers eai "
and wagons Fruit Inspector James ShnglLhe ana
his assistant William liurke, kept sharp lookout
fnr rotten al damaged fruit. That which was con
denined was sent To Barren Island. For several
DAYS the inspectors have had their hands full, anu
melons have been seized and condemned. one selz-
IRE Of /, goo pineappes consigned to John Marsh,
of No l6J FIOnt-st, was made on the Niagara OF
the Ward line. Fl.
"1hat scizur, alone" said Mr.. Mccormick, fruit
importer at No. III Front-st, represents loss OF
$1,000 The loss falls on the Spectators III fiaVa
na who buv the fruit from the Cuban growers and
Shin to this city They make the mistake of packing
the fruit in sugar hoGsheads where II heats rapidly
Then since July I, the Havana steamers have been
This makes the trip last five days and the delay is
fatal to tho fruit"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-11
"Is this thc throngh train ~ asked trav.

20 o. 49, WA. the repIy, yon are bnccaneer'
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Steamers leasing for Hamburg City 81 C1es,ar IL.
stase 81 Georgia GasgoT colon Aspn.s city Of p.s
OrinOco, Bermuda City Of Savannah Savanna bbsaeos
Norfolk &c hoaseka
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
THROUGH NEW YORK STA TIE.
ADAMS, THE NEGRO, CAPTURED.
THE SCHOOLGIRL, HIS VICTIM, RETURNED TO HER
PARENTS.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUyE.l


PORT JERvIs, May 2.-The negro, " "Hank" Z"
Adams who induced Amanda Ayers TO eope win MIN
last Wednesday evening" has been captured After leaving
home the couple walked Brick House and from there
TO this village, passing through Milford yesterday. This
morning they seen walking up the Delaware
and Hudson Canal this side Of Pond EDDY, ana
officer Valley, although he had no warrant for
their arrest, started in pursuit At Pond Eddy
they boarded light canalboat going west and MT valley
obtaining the number Of the boat pursued and finally
overlook tnem
Mr. Ayers the father Of tho misguided girl, arrived
here this morning. He stated ha: his wife was 80 over
come by the shock make him fearful that she would
lose her Amanda, he said was the youngest o
his three children, all OF whom are girls Sne Is
Just fourteen years age slight aud delicate She knows
nothing about the world outside OF her Owa home circle
Adams is cOl0red man. about forty and IA descflOed
as smart Niger" The girl and her companion were
brought TO this village at D. constable ron Doe
mcryillo was in waiting and took Adams 70 BeemerYe
by wagon, amid cries OF kill him., shoot hn, lynch
hw.' The girl was taken to her home by her tather
She she ill-trcaed at home by her family
reports from Beemcrvle state that the excitement
there is intense, and there is much talk Of ynchnS
Adams
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
WOODS BURNING IN SEVERAL PLACES.

Large tracts of valuable woodlands in the
vicinity OF Matawan, " j.. fire. The fire star ed
yesterday from burning brush and the woods dry
that they burn IKE tinder. The farmers making
strong efforts TO suJdue the flames. Near the woods
number OF fine houses and II is thought that they
be saved The nearest fire is about three miles from
Maiawan but the streets iied with dense smoke.
Shortly after O'Clock last evening the meadows be-
tween College Point and Flushing L. l.. caught fire from
passing locomotive. The flames spread rapidly and
burned for about hour, devastating 2OD Of
meadow land. Excitement prevailed AT College Point
for time as the wind was blowing IN the direction Of
the vi age. The f:e bIrncd Itself out AID little damage
done.
since Wednesday extensive fire have been Burning in
the scrub oak between BIcsdu and Deer Park and on
Thursday fire started in the Jones swamp al South Oys
Ter Bay, and before 1t subdued burned over two
hundred of land. On Thursday evening q fire
started in b. Motifs wood Far ltOck1waY, which at
time threatened TO burn the Court House and hotel,
with other buildings near the Long Island Railroad depot.
The citizens turned Oat in body, however and afteI
several hours subducd the hane. Yesterday fires
burning in several places i'm the scrub OAKS in suffolk
County bat no danger TO property apprehended from
them.
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ENGLAND AND EGYPT.
MEAGRE NEWS FROM THE sOUDAN.
NUBAR PACHHs neutrality-suspicious. 10 THE
GOVERNMENTS POLICY.

GOVERNMENTS POLICY.
LONDON, May 2.-The Daily Necs this morning
prints Khartoum dispatches of April IL Every
thing reported to be safe. Trade, 1t is asserted
will be carried on with the Mahdrs men IN case
Khartoum is taken. The Greek merchants are
already in direct correspondence with the Mahdl,
with view to the establishment of regular COM
mcTcc.
The Cairo correspondent of The Times says this
morning that Nubar PacLa, the Egyptian Prime
Minister, is becoming hostile to British influence,
and welcomes intriges against the English. There
are hints that some foreign Power Is giving him
support.
LONDON, May 2.-In the House of Commons to-
day Sir Michael Iicks-B Beach, Conservative, gave
notice Of a motion that the House regrets that the
course Of the Government has not tended to pro-
mote the success of General GOrdOn's mission, and
that steps to secure his personal safety have been
delayed
THE CONFFRENCE OF THE POWERS.
NJ. Waddington The French Minister TO London
has delivered additional dispatches from his Gov
ernmcnt to Earl Granville, in which it is stated
that the contemplated Egyptian conference cannot
be confined altogether to financial matters. If ap-
prOp.tt"us are made partly on the ground Qt pres
eut necessities, u precedent will be eStabIiShe
which VIII br certain to result IN n renewal OF the
practice at recurring troubles OF a sImll lar ciar-
actcr. Egypt has not been invited to take part III
tine conference. There is an impression that rance
and England have under discussion questions look
ing to the dlsblndmrnt of the Egyptian army. 80
he ran Wan Gazette says: The iInisters Will
do nothing unless General Gordon simply executes
his pacific mission. Acting on Quaker principles
they refuse to spend penny to fire a shot to en-
courage General Gordon to resist the Mahdl, whom
Downing Street regards a. a possible prophet OF
Cod" lie ,dz,te recommends the immediate crea-
ton of n National defence fund to save the Ma
tlOnal honor from an intOerabe stain.
Evidence taken by the Egyptian Transport Com
mittee shows that the -four of the Conmissariat
was aduiterated with plaster of Paris, the hay rot
ten and twO-thIrds Of the mules useless.
CAIRO May 2.-Advlces from Alden state that
Admiral Elcwctt has sent back his escort of 200
Bashl-Bazouks, as KING John of Abyssinia refused
TO allow them to cross the frontier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
TIE SURFACE RAILWAY BILL.
ARGUMENTS BEFORE THE GOVERNOR FOR AND
AGAINST THE MEASURE.

ARGUMENTS BEFORE THE GOVERNOR FOR AND
AGAINST THE MEASURE.
ALBANY, May 2.-In accordance with notice
given by the Governor he would hear arguments on
the act known as the General street Surface Railway BILL
large number railroad and Othe interested APP
peared IN the Executive chamber this afternoon Joha
f. Deyn said that he represented several estates In New
York CITY, He said numerous objections TO
the bill the principal being that was unconstitu
tona 1t was framed for the benefit of certain New
York horse railroads and opposed to the interests O
the citizens OF New-York. Too much power
be said was given to the Board OF Aldermen
John d. Csdwallader, representing the Rapid Transit
Commission followed in opposition to the BILL He as
serted that the general supp0stOn was that the bill
emanated from Railroad Commission while iii reality
It was drawn by a NewYork city lawyer, who represented
tie horse railroad companies.
Judge Peckham appeared as counsel for the
Gable Company of New-York The bill, he
.ad, proposed 10 rob his company Law
,on y Fuller presented petition from 10 property
owers in IayOr OF the cable system and sad tndl lne
Oeope Of upDer New YORK wanted additional rapid transit
aud prayed the speedy completion or the broadway
Arcade Railroad and Gable roads. -
Lynde appeared IN support tle Dul
he ridcued the idea that the bill uncOnSti ilonal
senator Baker who introduced the measure IN tl-LcE
slaale, closed with argument IN avOrO the Ulll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
LAUNDERING VILLAGE BURNED
IBY TELEGRAPN rO TME TRIRrNk.


WUKEsBARRE, Penn, May 2.-FOrest fires
have been raging in the mountains in this vicinity for
days but The frat serious damage done to-day
high wind began 20 blow this morning and famed the
snoudcring fires into fierce activity The
numbering village OF California, surround
ing the sawmls of Albert Lewis d
Co.. about seven miles from here, almost totally
destroyed The mills which were being rebuilt after the
fatal boiler explosion of month totally con-
sumed. OF eighteen nineteen houses and buildings
only fl remain The lumber yards. containing a vast
quantity of valuable lumber also totally consumed
Stables alta hcj TO the mills were burned, seven
horses perishing in the 1ames The inhal-
itants of the village. men, and children hurried
out with buckets TO fight the fire, but their efforts
were unavalng ou account of the high wind The Bear
Creek branch OF the Lehigh Valley Railroad, which runs
past the village. will probably he destroyed Three tres
tie bridges were consumed, and the ties in many places
are burned out The numbering villages Of Beauand and
Meadow Run, few miles from California, are also sur
rounded by fires and in imminent danger OF being
bloed out Of existence the destruction of the rail
possible. White Haven, town of 5000 people about
twenty miles from here thrown into state OF great
excitement this afternoon. The forest the high hill
close 10 the town caught fire and the wind blowing
directly from tie fire to the town. The mills and
rhOps were closed aud the woTllmen turned
sent down from this city in response to telegram
for assistance ana after hours of desperate work the fire
cxtin usFed with other los es than the destIuc
tiOn OF timber outbuildings and lences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
WINNERS At THE NEWaARKET MEETING.

LONDON, May 2.-The race for the 1000
guneas stakes for threey hllics was run at the
Newmarket first spring meeting to-day. II was won by
Lord Allngt0n's formerly Lord Falmouth'S bay lilly
Busybody with Sir j. Will0ughby's chestnut hly by Her
nit out OF Adelaide, second. The llly was aiterward
chrstened Queen Adelaide. Lord BradfOrd's bay lilly
Whitel0ck came In third.
The race for thes twoyearold stakes was won by
c. J. Leevres bay hy Radicuse j. H. Kecne's bay colt
by CremOrne ont OF Rustic Queen, came second, ana
W. NJ Redfcrn's bay colt Tattoo third There were five
starters The betting a the start was ten to against
Radeuse, IL to 10 against the Rustic Queen colt and
to against Tattoo. Radieuse by three lengths.
RELATIONS OF JOCKEYS AND BooKMAKERs.
AT a meeting Of the Jockey Club TO-DAY Sir George
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
the FIRE RECORD.

THE EAGLE PENCIL FACTORY DAMAGED.
A fire broke out last evening in the drying
room Of the Eagle Pencil Factory in FOuIteenthst, be
tween Avenues c and ID, and extended to the saving
room one story wooden building. The wind drove the
flames away nom the brick building Of the pencil factory
and against the brick building of the standard Varnish
Works The wooden building burned TO the ground
II contained large amount OF machinery used for rough
saving and large stock Of cedar superintendent Kraus
said that he would be unable to tell what the loss was
until this morninl. The damage will not he far from
$4,000 and il covered by sparks
blown beyond the yarnish factory and gnited the sheds
of Iciscbuttc IL Grins coal yard Avenue d. but the
fire was quickly put out with one stream OF water.
As Engine No p was turning from Sixteenth-st into
Avenue the king bolt broke ana the thrown
over side and Daniel Mcknight the
few scratches his He has been adr1ver for six
teen years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
THE NEw-JERSEY BoARD or ASSESSORS
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE !

TRENTON, \. D., May 2. -" SO far as | am
sOnccned said the Democratic State Railroad Assessor
A. II. Reynolds to-day, there shall be partsanship
IN the state Beard of Assessors. We have taken no
formal action yet, do ROT into Office until Mon
DAY. but when we organize, think ii VIII be that
polite, viii not enter into our action at al. 90 not
know WHO will DO president. The position Is
merely complimentary, as the president has no more
power any Othermember. Mr. Bette and myself are
ee mentor for it, II Mr Bette Is president, OF course
tie secretary viii be Democrat. If am president,
Republican will be secretary. There will have 10 be "a
number OF clerks employ the first year and these
wiz be taken from cacn political parry ana WIN regard
enieiy To their ability for the positions The rnllng
and 0er patronage which the Board can control WIZ dc
put oct for the interest OF the state ana without Iegdu 70
pOtcs." ,
&c Board will organize al 10 a M. Monday. The list OF
hdtes for secretary includes ex-senator CoDD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
THE FIRES IN OTTER PLACES.

ENpomUw, Penn, May 2.-Forest fires raging all
through this section The as been unusually dry
and the wind is blowing perfect gale from the west
sweeping the fire through the forest with
great velocity, and destroyiug large amount
of property. At Sterling Run, nine miles
from Emporium several buildings belonging to the tan
merry company burned to-day and large mill was
also destroyed. The village in imminent danger and
saved by aid from Remove, Two families are re
ported lost and 1t feared the loss of he will be great
At Swism fifteen miles west Of here, two mills with
large amount OF timber were destroyed
MOUNT c lRMEL, Penn, May "A heavy wind storm
visited Northumberland County today and famed to
increased fury the forest fires which destroying much
valuable timber on the mountains The works OF Charles
Woods together with 1000 cords OF charcoal were &C.
stroyed.
ASHLAND Penn MAY 2.-Extcusive forest fires arc rag
ing this region. The Ashland Fire Department has been
ordered in readiness for service at the state Miners
Hospital Workmen fighting the flames near the
building, which Is surrounded by volumes OF smoke The
loss to timber tracts VIII be large.
WAsHNGrON, y j., May Am extensive coE1agTa-
ton is at present raging in the Blue Mountains, twenty
five miles from here The wind which Is blowing in this
direction, carries The smoke In dense clouds this part
of Warren County. At > p IN. it became completely
dark, and an mpeneribc. smoky pail rssts over tho
town The inhabitants alarmed lest the fires spread
III this direction aud Mayor Cornish has requested a
number OF tic members of th" Keystone Ere Company
to remain on duty during the night
ELMTRA, " Y, May IA report has been received from
the GOA mining town Of Arnot, To County Penn, tua
about Of dwellings aud both mining stores re
burned today The buildings were ignel by the forest
fires now raging in all that section. Elmira sent irenen
and apparatus the The hOusclcss families Will
find shelter tonight at BlOsshuIg
HONEzD tLE Penn. May 2.-The forest fires throughout
the coal r ions OF Cloarded and Centre Counties s
continue. Much damage has been dom to tue works
about the colcIies aud hundreds of miners dwellings
have been destroyed. The town Of Brishn took fire to-
day, and at p. still blrnng. There Is, however
hut little material left fire over 5000 people
are homeless and entirely destitute. Appeals Tor aid
have been sent by telegraph 10 surrounding towns.
MIDDLETON WV. y. Y. May 2.-The mountains north and
OF this pOnt-thc Shawangunks and the CItsklls-
fire. a strong wind Is blowing. and the air
fIcd with smoke that il possible to only short
distance. No damage is reported yet but the danger
10 isolated fdrm-hOuses and barns is great Clouds Of
smoke and ashes M the air
NEwBCRG, n. Y, Nay 2.-FOrest fires are raging
the Storm King Mountain, Cornwall. and IN the
Highlands west OF Havcrstraw The air filed with
smoke, aud ashes and burned leaves floating about
Much damage TO standing timber is apprebcnded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

ROME, May 2.-visors hockng to Naples to wit
the Pompeiian festivals. Rohearsals are taking
place daily at POmpeii.
CONSTASTISoPLE May "A sanitary Gordon has been
established around Bedra in the Province OF Bagdad,
where the CnbOnic plague is raging.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 2.-The Journal memoirs OF
Fatherand' has been prohibited from further pubca-
ton ON the ground that It's policy l. hostile 10 puDhc
order
PARIS May 2-T Is reported that France Is willing to
recognize the International African Association on cond-
ton that France shall he guaranteed the first chance to
purchase the rights O the sOciaOn whenever the latter
shall be desirOu OF selling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
PROCEEDINGS IN THE ASSEMBLY.

DECIDING TO ADJOURN on MAY i6-TnE TENURE
OF OFFICE BILL REPORTED.
.InOu THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or THE TRTBUNE.l
ALBANY, May 2.-The Assembly upon MIR.
Husteds motion passed to-day resolution for the hnal
adjournment Of the Legislature on May -, Mr.. Rice,
the Democratic leader in order TO Commissioner
Thomson OF the Department of Public Works of New
York losing his position under the Tenure Of Office
bill moved that the Legislature should adjourn on May
10 hoping that bin would not be passed before time
lis motion was defeated by of SO to So The orig
tnal vote was then adopted
The Tenure OF Office bin subsequently reported
tayorably by the subcommittee Of the Whole.
Mr. Haggerty called attention TO a report that money
had been paid by the police OF New-YOrk to pass the
Police Salaries bill and moved that the Roosevelt Com
mittee investigate the subject. The motion adopted
The nomination OF Josiah K. Brown as Dairy Com
missioner was confirmed by the Senate without Opposi
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
ACCIDENTS TO SHIPPING.

CHARLESTON, 6. c. May 2. The tug Jacob
Brandow was partially burned at the pier in this city this
mornng The hull and machinery were saved The loss
Is covered By insurance amounting 10 $l2,OOO.
NEw-BEDroRD Mas, May 2.-The schooner William
r. Hood about which there was much Iiety is reported
spoken April 2So III latitude 81, longitude 72o.
PROVIDENCE. h. l., May 2.-The schooner William r.
Hood, from Baltimore March 2s for this city, twice
spoken disabled passed Dutch Island this evening bound
up TO this city.
The schooneIs Francis f. Haoc, Of Cold sDrinR. ~ Y,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
CHIMNEYS AND SIkEPLES WRECKED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUNE.l

LoCKPORT May "a severe wind storm
visited this place this morning. and the damage that
resulted in this vicinity great. The streets were
almost deserted by people for time. physician OF
LockpOrt was blown down and hurt and signs, furniture
lumber and hill boards blown through the Streets
Windows were broken, and telegraph wires blown down.
Several large trees were broken of short by the wind
and the large chimney Of the Richmond Manufacturing
Company blown down.
Al Medina the tin roof q the Academy building was
torn ana the stcepe OF the Methodist Churcn blown
over At KnOwesvillc freight car, were blown from
the Central track, and the roofs OF several Dudss
blown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-03
SHOT BrAJ JfILOUS WOulN.

BALTIMORE, Nay 2.-jlartha Gardner was
shot in the neck and badly wounded by Irene Newman
Both are coorcd in a boarding IN EutdN-
place. Martha wd, seated AZ tho breakfast table with
Gcoge Bryan, coored ronc entered the room and
without a moneut's warning fired at her The wounded
woman taken from the table, and soon aiterWird
irene was arrested. The cause OF the difficulty was
jealousy on hc part OF Irene, accused iarthd OF
alternating the affections of her lower, George Bryan