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National Republican., 1884-04-08
Industrial Home School beyond George

The regular monthly meeting Of the board
of managers was held at the Ebbitt house
last evening There were present Mr..
Warner, Mr.. Curtis, DIR. Peck, MT. Stock
bridge. Prof. Doolittle, Mr., Foster, Mr.. and
Mrs. Upper, Mrs. B!ackford, and Mrs Com
modore Eaton,
The superintendent of the home reported
as to the general working Of the institution
during the past month.
DIR. Peck, from the committee on admission
to the home, reported that during the past
month eight children had been admitted
three girls and five boys.
Mrs, Iglehart of Montgomery county,
Maryland, made application for a boy and
girl from the home to adopt and educate,
A committee. consisting of the president
of the board, Mr. b. II. Warner; Mr.. c. f.
Foster and Mr.. Tupper, were appointed to
arrange for an Faster pound party for tho
benefit Of the home
National Republican., 1884-04-08
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Mr.. Burns's Dinner.

Hon. James n. Burns gave dinner to the
Missouri delegation last evening at Chamber
Inns. The following were present: Senators
Cockerll and Vest, Congressman Cossruvc,
Graves, Morgan, Fyan, O'Neili, Davis, Hatch,
Buciner Alexander, Dockery, Bland, Broad
head, Clardy, and Messrs. hunford and
lnolnbs
National Republican., 1884-04-08

graves of their dead comrades. Tho come.
terry Mt fredericksburg is the second largest
in the country, and since it's estabishment
has been decorated but once. Tho train will
evening at s o'clock. giving tho visitors at
least six hours to visit tho battlehelds Of
Fredericksburg and Charlottesville.
The committee also reported progress
relative to the trip to Brooklyn 10 attend tho
reunion Of the Society of tho Army of tho
Potomac.
On motion, tho action of the committee
were approved on both questions.
National Republican., 1884-04-08
The Queenstown Cattle Market.

There were 215 cattle and LAO sheep and
lambs up and sold yesterday. Cattle mark ct
more active, without perceptible advance in
prices. Best. 6tc. to 6!c,; good, &c, to 6Ic.;
fair, 5lc. to 5ic,; medium, iic. to Ste; ord.
nary, BIC. to 4Ic per pound. Old sheep
wool, 4lc. to SIC. per pound, as TO quality;
lambs sold at &c. to lie. per pound. Mich
COWS, $50 to s65 each.
National Republican., 1884-04-08
The New Medical Society Completes It's
Organization.

The second meeting of the Medioc .Chirur.
gical society Of tho District Of Columbia was
held last night with the president, DIR. Robert
Reyburn, in the chair. After the reading of
the minutes OF the last meeting the society
proceeded to the consideration and adoption
of It's bylaws, and then the remaining officers
were elected DIR. John Il. Brackett, second
viGo president; DIR, William H. Seaman, cor
responding secretary; DIR. John II. Francis,
librarian, and Drs, Thomas B. Hood N. f..
Graham, and q. B. Purvis, consors DR..
william II, Leaman read q full aud interest
ing case OF traumatiC tetanus. The meeting
was largely attended and enthusiastic
throughout, and number Of now applicants
were received into membership. The meet
ing then adjourned until the third Monday
I'm April
National Republican., 1884-04-08
The Navy Department Closed.

GREAT base ball game, Athletic park to-day.
National Republican., 1884-04-08
linton Veteran Corps, First Company.

Union Veteran Corps, First Company.
The Veteran corps lst company, held its
regular monthly meeting at its armory, q. A.
II. hall, corner Seventh and l. streets, last
evening. Tho meeting was the largest and
most enthusiastic ever held by the corps.
Many honorary members were present and
took an active part in tho proceedings, and
upon application the following gentlemen
wore elected TO honorary membership; Frank
X. Ward, Robert A. Parke, Levi Nagle, Hon.
w. w. Wiltshire, Charles p. Miller. Hon. @. A.
Boutelle, George M. Barker, and James s..
Smith, Harry @. Pearson, Harry A. FOres-
man. and Hamilton Adams, composing tho
celebrated AriOn quartettei also Prof George
II. Sheldon, who, by tho way, will be master
of ceremonies at the Veterans ball at Abner's
hall tomorrow evening, tho anniversary Of
the organization of the corps.
The executive committee reported that ar
Tangoments had boon mRdo with the Penn
sylvania Railroad company for an excursion
TO Fredericksburg on Memorial day, thirtieth
| Of May, where the corps goes to decorate tho
National Republican., 1884-04-08
Grand Combination Assignee Sale

We have just bought the entire stock Of Dry Goods of Samuel Ke
$50 Seventh street, through the assignee Mr. Job Barnard which,
junction with the stock lately purchased of John T. MITCHELL
of Thousand Dollars We SHALL therefore, sell
bned stocks from the lately occupied by John T. MITCHELL Penn
syana such sacrifice that will not be days before the
entire stocks sold Having bought the goods price will
give benefit the Washington public, take great pride sub
ming them goods unrivaed quality
standard of Low Price, that will the
Sale of the kind before offered in this Having
sell be quick; hence this Subond partial
list of the goods be offered Magnificent Black Silks Shaw CASH
French German American Goods Wraps Table Linens
Napkins Towels Sheetngs Bnketsin fact everything that usually
in a fSt-clas Dry Goods House.
National Republican., 1884-04-08
The ProsbytePy.

Tho stated meeting of the Prcsbytery of
Washin gton city will be held in the Sixth
Presbyterian church this evening at 7;3O
o'clock
National Republican., 1884-04-08

THE honorary members of tho Union
Veteran corps will meet at the armory, Ma
sonic temple, tonight at 1880 o'clock.
National Republican., 1884-04-08

The navy department will be closed from
9 o'clock to-day to enable tho officers and en-
ployes to attend cx-Secretary Hunts funeral.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18

New Building, Corner Eleventh and f Streets n w.
WEST WASHINGTON.

Temperature and condition OF water at z q.
M: Great Falls, temperature, 60; condition,
36. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 90;
condition at north connection, 80; condition at
south connection, SO. Distributing reservoir,
temperature, Ga; condition at infiuent gate
My husband was greatly benefited by
1t to dyspeptics. Mrs. l.. NJ. LE5CALLEr,
40 Seventh street southwest.
Tho funeral OF Mr.. Joseph A. 8. Laurence,
who died on Thursday afternoon at the resi-
donce OF his sister, Mrs. Love, ut No. 1911
Thirty-nfth street. took place this morning at
IL O'Clock, services being hold at the house.
The remains were then taken TO Oak Hill.
renee was ono OF tho old residents OF George
town, having for long time kept drug
store, corner of Prospect and High streets >,
He was widely known and generally es-
teemed.
have taken several bottles OF Browns Iron
Bitters and have been much benefited. 1t hns
been used by other members OF my family
suffering ladies'. Mrs. j. A. GRAVES, 202 9th
street southeast.
Some thief entered the premises OF Mr..
Charles Bell, No. 1880 Twenty-ninth street
last night and walked away with seventeen
pigeons, two OF which were fantails.
Tho schooner John Il. Sanford cleared this
morning with GOO tons OF coal for Fall River.
My husband suffered from dyspepsia. He
used Browns Iron Bitters. 1t cured him. We
recommend IL. Mrs. GEO. LOWRY, 1881
Goth ct. n. W.
large meeting OF the Democratic club was
held last evening, at which 8. A. Cox, esq. de-
the campaign. Brooke Hunter was elected as
vice president,
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
GENERAL DRUMS REPORT.
Kind Words for the Militia and the
Old E0IdIera

The annual report OF Adjutant. General
Drum has been submitted to the Secretary OF
War. The condition OF the militia in the va
rious States is reported to be surprisingly
good, considering the slight encouragement
given the organizations by the State govern
ments. The greatest zeal has been required
to preserve the high degree OF efficiency.
day to dwell on the Importance Well organ
lied and intelligent militia has upon National
defense, as tho fact has been recognized by
oil the statesmen and high military authori-
ment OF our Government. Prior TO the r.
belliop, however, but little attention was
given by Congress TO tho subject, and II ia
only since the war, in which the volunteers
necessity for National recognition has forced
itself upon the country. During the last ses-
sion OF Congress bill was presented by Gem
eral SlocuD, OF New York, which, It is beloved,
doubtless go very far to still further develop
and improve tho efficiency OF the militia.
The detail OF Army offlcers as professors OF
military science and tactics at educational In
stitutlons ia said to have proved more sue
ceseful in It's results. The retirement on
three-quarters pay OF soldiers who have served
for thiity.flve years 10 urged.
The reduction OF first enlistments from Ave
TO three years is said TO operate to decrease
the temptation to DESERT
1t is recommended that tho apprehension OF
deserters BIO made by law the duty OF mar
shals and deputy marshals, and that the &C.
tual expense OF such arrests and delivery of
prisoners be paid In all cases In addition to
The Fort LeavenwortE prison management
ls commended, the Industries reported to be
thriving, but the institution is OF Inadequate
proportions,
There were four officers and frty one enlisted
men committed to the hospital for the insane
during the year.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
EAST WASHINGTON.

Parker Circle @. L. 8. O. has taken up the
work Of the year with Increased visor,
very interesting. special meeting was held
last evening at the residence OF the pres
ident, A. z. Steward, SIG street south east, to
give opportunity to the members to witness
come experiments in chemistry, q portion OF
the required reading OF this years course be
Ing upon this interesting subject. The expert
chemist. Hydrogen and oxygen gases were
successfully generated, hydrogen soap hub
bles blown and then exploded by ignitng
them, recently distinguished tapers relighted
by oxygen, sodium and potassium burned on
water, arsenic and anthony tests made, etc.
etc. only one slight explosion occurred, which
cd except 10 the tost-tube, which was blown ID
atoms. vote OF thanks was then ton
dered to Mr.. criswell. Tho regular meeting OF
the circle occurs next Friday evening, at D.
m, at Miss Boyder's residence, No. % Third st.
southeast. Friends Interested cordially In.
vited.
My husband used Browns Iron Bltters for
dyspepsia and general debility. He IL now
enjoying excellent health Mrs. W. A. TAY-'
LoR, 7O5 Four'and-a-halt st. southwest.
The anniversary OF the Seamen's Bethel Re.
treat, near the Navy-Yard gate, Will occur b.
morrow afternoon, at 80. when tho Rsv. Dr.
Naylor, Dr.. Huntley, and u. II. Warner, osq
by Frank Wilson, esq., aesisted by George W.
Havell and Miss Libby Moffatt. The public
arc Invited to assist In this good work.
The work of laying concrete pavement
along Eighth street, from Pennsylvania ave-
nhe 10 M street southeast, is about half nu.
tshed, and the merchants along that thorough
rare are happy. This Is an Improvement that
was sadly needed.
DR.. W. N. Waters, 1919 Thirty. street,
Georgetown, says; "Browns Iron Bitters Is
tho tonic OF the age. Nothing better for del
icate young people and 70 those like myself,
carrying the weight OF 10 years, II Is a great
blessing. II creates an appetite, gives
strength and improves digestion. 1 heartily
recommend II.
Harvey.ClarB, eeq., wel.known East Wash
ington gentleman, has closed out business and
gone TO Cincinnati TO live, His departure
caused many fair ones to weep, but Washing.
| tons loes Is Cincinnati's gain. Harvey writes
home that he is perfectly cOntented and happy,
and the girls-well, there's millions OF them
| out there.
hydrant at Eighth and l. streets, and one
| on street, between Seventh and Eighth
streets are out OF repair, aud tho pump doe
| tor Is much needed.
Mrs. O. Edmonston, COS N. Y. ave. IL. W.,
| says: 81 have taken two bottles of Browns
| Iron Blttere, and ind It TO be the only thing
| that Will tone me up and strengthen my sys.
| TEN. recommend II to all ladies suffering
| from weakness"
| little colorod boy named Samuel jackson
was hit In the eye with baseball on South
| carolina avenue this morning and was quits
| seriously hurt.
The seamen's Bethel Retreat, on the Navy.
| Yard, Will hold Ito fret anniversary on Sunday
| afternoon at $3.50. The Rev. DR.. Huntley ROY.
| DR.. Naylor b. II. Warner, esq, and others are
expected TO take part In tho exercises.
1
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
The Ohio ResuIt,

onlcial returns from sixty counties, and
semi-oflicial from twenty.eight counties, show
the following results:
Plurality.
Robinson, Secretary Of stste".......... 1881
Johnson, Judge OF the Supreme Court. 1880
FIickinger, Board OF Public works...... 17,i76
An average plurality on tho State ticket OF
11,T06, or almost 10000 splendid triumph,
under the circumstances.
There are come curious Btreaks In theso re-
turns. Some years ago General Robinson had
four or i've Intimate Observation-Disclosures men
In every reepect-who had been totally wrecked
by strong drink. just In tho crises of their
fate, when the sympathies OF their friends In.
GLIDING General RI were most Intensely
aroused, the womens temperance crusade
swept over the State OF Ohio, and General Rob.
inson dropped some expressions, which were
picked up and used In the recent Campaign 70
prejudice certain interest against him, aud
IL has cost him at least 1000 votes.
But, then, look at Judge Johnson, the candi-
date for Supreme Judge, who had made sew.
eral strong temperance decisions. And yet he
has majority OF over $4,000 over his Demo-
cratic opponent, and he runs about 1000
ahead OF Robinson. Why was he not cut as
badly as ROBINSON
Flickinger was not Objectionable to anybody,
except politically, and his plurality, It VIII be
aeep, ts over 10000 That, we think, fs the
real extent OF the Republican triumph, and the
moro especially as the Congressional vote
shows majority OF 1S,41S for the Republic
cane, or moro than q thousand above Flick.
fnger'5 majority.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
Yesterdays bicycle Tournament.

There was very large assemblage present
at Athletic Park yesterday In attendance up IN
the fall races OF the Capital Bicycle Club.
The FIRST event was the 5-mile Contest for tho
F. Int challenge cup. Howell, Stewart, Rex
Smith, 8. Ii. Berryhill and d. +. wilkins
started. Smith led for 10 laps. Stewart fin
lshed nrst, with Smith "a OF lap behind; time,
1912A.
Ed. Taylor gave an exhibition of fancy rid.
ing.
The next race was for men who had never
won race. There were nine starters. The
race was won by Benton.
The emile handicap, for the willett 4 Ruofr
cup, was next on the programme. Stewart as
scratch man and =. A. Berryhill was given
twelve seconds start. By the end OF the second
lap Stewart had overcome his handicap and
won easily in IL :1SA.
Messrs. Dinwiddie and seely then gave
wonderful and thrilling exhibition of skill aud
courage In the management OF the "mon0-
cycle The exhibition was q novel ono, un-
surpassed perhaps In the world, and cilled
forth enthusiastic applause.
W. Il. Crist won the half-mile open race.
Smith won the 2-mile open handicap race.
The handicap for 14-year-old boys was won
by Berrin.
For the 1-mile open race Crist won after a
hard struggle and an exciting race.
Stewart was an easy winner OF the Wood
ward Lothrop cup.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18

Tho Historical Society Of tho Baltimore Con.
ference OF tho NJ. L. Church have for many
years had an unexamined pile OF books ana
papers. This being the church centennial
year interest In this collection was aroused
ana committee has been going through It I }
classify and arrange 1t. Tho Baltimore Metho.
aiSt states that "on last Friday one OF Its nom
bers Owed into pasteboard box ana brought
iotth yellow, creased parchment which whom
OF the ordination OF Francis Asbury as first
1eaconl then elder, and finally bishop OF the
Mt thOQlst LpiscOpAl Church,
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18

JUSTICE Cox made an order in the Pro-
pate Court Yesterday giving tho executors OF
me estate OF W. @. Motzerott permission TO sell
at private sale his interest TO his widow, Hen
s12,OOO. She has already purchased the In
terest OF Mr.. Edward Droop for $4,000, and
the business Will hereafter BIO conducted by
her two sone.
great deal OF excitement ana emotional
troubles To- contend against. They unnerued
her and brought on weakness and debii-
lily, while l, from sympathy, was nearly In
the same state. The use OF Browne Iron Bit
ters has given us strength. Mrs. s. WENrER,
AZ Defrees street.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
DanieI on Prohibition.

VIM Daniel, the candidate for Vice-Presi-
dent Of the Prohibition party, addressed an
at Masontc Temple last evening. He argued
!hhl an independent party was necessary, for
me reason that tho Democratic and Republi-
can parties were In the Interests Of the liquor
franc, He contended that no great reform
hhd ever been known 10 grow up within n
party or church, giving as illustration John
wesley and Martin Luther, who had to start
forms,
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
They Like washington.

Two Cincinnati gentlemen were talking at
Wizards. Hotel this morning. They had not
been here before. Said one:
life" " "'' "''
"Nor did j." said the other. "There arc so
many attractions here-all beautiful, too
that one never becomes wearied."
"By theIvay," quickly spoke the first gen.
tleman, VI forgot to do as / was told by my
friend, Governor Hoadly."
"Wlat is that?'
why purchase suit OF clothes OF Robin
son, Parker Co., southeast corner OF Seventh
ana ID Streets"
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
A DEMOCRATIC LIE
Nailed by Colonel CavanRugh o. ne
Was Not frightened Awny from

Colonel Thomas cavanauy t, who was colo.
mel Hooker's Deputy sergeant ,t.Arms In tue
forty'seventh Congress, arrived in the city
from Ohio this morning. A CRITIC man In
CURED OF him whether II was true that when
no reached Columbus from Nav York John a.,
thompson met him and Informed him that his
mission was known there and that he had
Detter leave town, as reporters would be
promptly taken charge OF, etc.
mo, sir; that was n Democratic lie," reptile
Colonel Cavannugh; "a Ito from beginning to
end. understand that snch n story was
printed by newspaper In this city, but It has
no foundation In fact. Mr.. Thompson gave
mo no warning about anything; neither did
he Intimate that was a repeater or q manager
OF repeatere, or that l was sent there by tho
National or any other committee. remained
at Columbus az long as wanted to aud was
not molcsted; then went 10 Cincinnati
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
GosDeI Temperauce uee,iur

AT Crystal Circle Hall, corner OF II ana First
streets, Sunday evening, commencing at Z 80
promptly, speaking by Captain John Cunning
and others, and good singing by the choir II
Ia not generally known what sacrifices are be-
composing Crystal Circle I'm order to keep tho
temperance sentiment alive In this Vicinity,
and the small announcement they receive
from the protested leaders In temperance re-
form. 1t 10 no kid.gloved work here Who Will
volunteer to aid the Circle In saving the host
OF inebrlates who swarm our streets day aud
night? -
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
Second Grand visitatIon-U. o. G. q

The Grand Commandery OF the United Order
OF the Golden Gross paid an Official visit TO st.
Johns Commandery No. 80, last evening" In
McCauley's Hall, 300 Penney yania avenue
southeast, being the second this week.
There was large attendance of sir kngh ts
and ladies from each OF the subordinate COM
manderies as we'll as from the grand body. A
careful inspection was made by the grand OF.
fcers OF the books, paraphernalia, funds, &c,
OF the commandery, the result OF which was
most gratifying TO the members, as II revealed
careful and painstaking system OF accounts
kept IN thoroughly accurate manner.
Remarks on the good OF the order were mado
by D. G. Q. McKim, Sir Knights p. A. Crlst, j.
OF ST. Johns; DR.. s. l. Groot, A. M. McBath and
VIM. II. Pope, of Good VIII; Past Grand Com.
manders Cough OF Meridian aud Brown OF
Halcyon. Mrs. Elizabeth g. Pope, of Good
WIN, contributed vocal solo, and A. G.. Heyl-
nun, the grand commander, made n stirring
address on tho need OF greater activity In the
order.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
The Electric Shoe

cures rheumatism, sore feet, bunions and
corns. Made OF the best materials and sold. at
by 3. Z. Young, 402iSeventh street north.
west. p. Sour stock OF gents and ladies'
hald and machine.sewed boots and CATERS,
rubber boots and shoes Is the largest, best and
cheapest In the city. Look for the old woman
in the window.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18

Mrs. NJ. ]. HcAleer, 1927 Ninth street
northwest, Gays; ~ found Browns Iron Bit.
ters 10 be the acme OF Iron preparations, and
have tried quite q number, tho physicians
having used many formulas In prescribing
for my children, two or whom have delicate
constitutions. browns Iron Bitters strength
ened them, ana go rebuilt their wasted tissues
that they arc scarcely recognizable as the
same children OF year ago. AS a grateful
mother recommend II to others.
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18

Tho Presby terian Synod OF Baltimore, which
10 composed OF four presbyterles, convened In
annual session at Frederick last night. In
tho absence OF the retiring moderator, Rev. j 1.
Il. Leftwich, or Baltimore, Rev. Mr.. Ould, the
gallon, preached the opening sermon. At lts
conclusion Rev. Horny Rumor, OF the Whining.
ton (Delawsre) Preebytery, was elected mod
orator for the ensuing year, AMI Rev. f. H..
Burdotte, OF Washington, and Rev. MI.
Davenport, Of Baltimore, were chosen tempo.
rary clerks, The session will continue until
Tuesday next,
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
TNHE GREAT
THE GREAT
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE.
TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST,


TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK. SPLENDID SCENERY.
STEEL s,MAGNJFICENTE EQUIPMENT
TRAINS LEAVE hSfHS Sci III 5ssa from station
corner OF sixth and b streets, as follows;
F9E F'sSn5 81 is Ss che E ssspns f 4
II to t6Gn Saa a sSsP os Cars Cars
ss}Ras sE err + Il Fi SsS $ssss
Cars to PitsbuTghi also eonnec,s daily for Chi
daily iS9 Psb SaIss sSa
the West, with Palace Sleeping Car from WASH.
BALTIMORE & POTOMAC RAILROAD,
For Erie Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Mag
paD 81 3S Srp , M dey SsTSsp; Saturday with
and Was6instoS to BuiaS T n Oif esSiSs
, %aohnlpg ton on Saturday night Will not raa
For. WiIllamsport, Lock Haven and Elmlra at
For New YORK and the ssnd East. 7.15 $40 and
10 Al o o. and z 4 i9 and lli' t ~ on Sunday,
Pullman PArior Cars, "a. NJ. daily except
For Boston, wIthOg. change, 200 P. NJ. every
For Rrooklyn, \. X, all through trains connect
aiioIdiHg direct transier 70 Fulton street avoid
Ing double ferriage acrose New York city.
and lib p III on sunday at 70 70 and and iS
=. III. Limited Express, s.4OA. NJ. daily except
For baltimore. cas- z15, $50, $40 and HAM,
l20S, 2 AIS, 40, 600 $40, loco and ii is p M;
and Ills L. nj. - WV
For Popes Creek Line, 6.S5 A. n. and 40 P. M.
For Annapolis 0S5 A. M. ~ O5 and 40 p. NJ daily.
exceDt Sunday.
Way And ALE2ANpRf1 & W a. HfAia-
TON RAILROAD.
M, 205i AS 6.25, sos and II. IS p. NJ ON sun.
day At $50. 925, lI.Q5 A. NJ, sos p. M.
For Richmond and the South. $50 and ii .OS A. M
daily and p NJ. daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, COS,
$40, 1000 and 1910 A. M, 305, 323, 3d. ZG5 and
LOOP. M. and 1910 midnight, except Monday,
On sunday Of SEQ and 1910 A. NJ. 705 and 1910
Tickets and Information at the office, northeast
corner OF Thirteenth ntreet and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and at the station where orders can be left for
the checking of baggage to destination from hotels
and residences.
J. r. WOOD,
- $780, General Passenger Agent,
The Evening critic., 1884-10-18
The shOwmnn's Younr BrId,.

ADAM Forepaugh the famous Snowman, was
married In Philadelphia Tuesday TO Miss
mary u, Tallman, of that city. The bride Is
shlu 70 DO very pretty and Is only 30 years of
hge. she has for number OF years lived with
ne mother In one OF Mr.. Forepaugh's houses.
Ihe marriage was surprise to all the friends
OF me Snowman. Mr.. Forepaugh Is now 81