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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

OFFICER LEWIS Too READY REvoIvER-
Onicer Lewis, OF the St Louis police, who Shot
aud fatally wounded Allen herman, an In
offensive negro, Tuesday night, since his con-
nection with the st. Louis force has on several
occasions got himself into trouble through hio
readiness In using his revolver, and IL was con.
sidered to be only a question OF time when he
would get himself into such a scrape M this.
When Lewis engaged in walking beat on cd
street last summer ne was brought before the
board several times for maltreating citizens
and on one occasion, about three months ago.
he and the telephone boy of the Chestnut street
station emptied their revolves at some passen-
gers who were carrying bundles, and thus b.
came ciassed by the imaginative and sangut.
nary young men as highly improper characters
and imminently proper targets. Several de-
but failed to do SO. Nerman's friends Claim
that he ran away from Lewis because he waa
afraid of him.
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r.o.,, Wall street To-Day

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Opening prices at the
stock exchange this morning were generally
u tn s. per cent below last evenings closing fig
ures. Alter the opening the market was mod
erately active and generally firm TO strong,
New York Central was the leader. About 1890,
however the market yielded and declines toll
lowed Throughout which carried prices down y
to IA per cent below opening figures, Lackawan-
ma being most conspicuous in the decline. The
principal dealings in the hour have been In
Lake Shore. ST. Paul and New York Central.
AT IL O clock the market is quiet and steady.
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MAR RED.

EpWARDsaTHoMPsoN; On Wednesday, D.
cember 80 1880, n the residence Of the bride i3Il
street southeast by the Rev. Father OiDonohue 81
81 Peters church, DANIEL A. EDWARDS and
ROSIE OCTAVIA THOMPSON.
Ibsiulaore and Annapolis papers please copy.l
kipEk-kAuFMAN; In baltimore ON wednss-
Gay. december both, 1855, at the residence of tn
brides aunt. BY the kev. Campbell Far EVERETT
r RIDER. of Washington, ID. C., and Mis- CARRIE
l. KAUFMAN, OF baltimore Nd
SMOOT-MAGRUDER On December On lsss tv
Rev Father Walter, At D. Patric<'s church EDWARD
l. SAOUT TO ALICE r. NAGRUDER botn az u7ssS
tngtOn, u. c. No cardS
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Special Cable DISPATCH to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, Dec. 31.-Mr. Forster is reported
better but his death is expected by everyone.
have just seen twenty zinc blocks, his portrait
being hastily dispatched to provincial papers.
The voters protection committed, of the
national liberal club, has decided to commence
several prosecutions against conservatives for
intimidation during election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

PROCEEDINGS TO BE BEGUN AGAINST a NUN
BER OF PERSONS In NEBRASKA.
OMAHA, NEB., Dec. 31.-Uni,ed States Dts
trict Attorney Lambertson has received In
structions from the Attorney General, upon the
recommendation Of the Secretary OF the Int
rior TO commence civil and criminal proceed
ings against some eight or ten persons for ille-
cal iencing OF public lands. The plats In his
Tands show about sc, 900 acres enclosed. Other
cases are expected soon. The largest enclosures
referred to in his Instructions embraces more
than 80 900 acres. In some Of the cases civil
proceedings were commenced some time ego.
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Laws for the District.
a PROPOSITION TO ADOPT THE MARYLAND
CODE AS BASIS.

CODE AS A BASIS.
One of the first subjects that will be taken
hold of by the Senate District committee, after
the recess will be that of code of laws for the
District. The code which has been reintro-
duced and which was first submitted about
four years ago, is not satisfactory. Senator
ingalls, informed STAR reporter that he intro
hand. The committee has been advised as the
first step towards the proposition of a code for
the District, to adopt the Maryland code Just as
it exists, and then from time to time TO make
such changes appear to be right and proper
This suggestion will be duly considered by the
committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

DICTATOR PIERoLA IN NEW YoRK.-Ex.
President Pierola, OF Peru, arrived In New York
yesterday morning by the steamer st. Laurent
from Havre. The famous Peruvian il well.
known In New York, and left that city only
about two months ago for Paris, where his FAM
iiy were residing. His return is The result q
the defeat OF Iglesias by Caceres and the Wrsss.
ling OF the government from his hauds He
Will sail to-day on the Pacinc mail steamer CITY
OF Para, and as he has hosts Of friends in Peru
II is not unlikely that he may again aspire .
the presidency.
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I'd EDITION.
--latest kilograms to The Stap,
OPPOSITION TO, HOME RULE.
Resignation Of the French Cabinet.
FIVE VICTIMS OF TRIOHINIAsIs
THE FENCING OF PUBLIC LANDS.
Mexican Rebels Drilling nm America, oo;1
OPPOSITION TO, HOME RULE.
Resignation Of the French Cabinet
FIVE VICTIMS OF TRIOHINIAs1s.
THE FENCING OF PUBLIC LANDS.
Mexican Rebels Drilling on American Soil
THE CONTEST AT ALBANY.

senator Miller's Friends Confident or
Defeating Low for the Presidency OF
the Senate.
Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 3l.-The opponents Of
ex-senator Platt and the friends OF Senator
warner Miller express great confidence today
In their ability to defeat Platt's plan to make
Senator Low president of the state senate. Thew
claim that Gov. Cornell has broken with Platt
and his Influence is against Low. They also
claim that Low will only receive the votes Of
Ine eignt soiio Platt senator's, while Pitts, the
candidate of the Miller-Warren combina alton
Will certainly receive eleven majority and pos.
slbly twelve votes in the caucus Monday even
ing. WA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, Dec. 31--The first thing this year
was a telegram from Gen. Gordon saving that
khartoum was all right The last thing of the
year Is the news OF a battle in the Soudan IT.
Is evidently "a severe defeat of the Arabs as thew
were in great numbers, but lost three guns
twenty banners and five Emirs killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

Rsta Te-day-Sunshfne To-aerrsv.
Written for THE EVENING star.
The Heavens weep
Ger the dying year,
And lay him 90 rest
In . briny bier.
They viii smile tomorrow
On the new born year.
Forget the Funeral
Forge; the Fear.
Gods way II best
He has made Us 60
To save the bearing
Oftoo much woe
wAsHrSeroS. Dec 81, 1855. -HwJ HAu
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Dancing On His Seyenty.sfxth Birth.
day.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Dec. 31.-Gladstone received over
one thousand letters and kilograms of congratu-
lation on his birthday. The rejoicings on Tues
day terminated with a servants ball at Ha-
warden castle, Mrs. Gladstone leading Off with
the butler, and Mr.. Gladstone following with
the housekeeper. 1.-The Grand Old Man." says
a CORES pOndent, greatly enjoyed the fun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31
A Pleaaant Nan Yea. nav

Pleasant New Year Day.
FAIR WEATHER PREDICTED FOB TOMORROW
"What will be the weather tor New Year
day." asked q STAR reporter Of the weather
prophet this morning.
Tomorrow will be q pleasant day, no doubt
about IT, was the reply. '"This rain will clear
away before tomorrow, and the day will be
cool and fair, 90 that those who make calls can
20 dry ShOd."
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TROUBLE ALONG THE RIO GRAxDE.
Mexican Politicians Organizing Bands
of Ruflians In American Towns to
Capture the Mexican City Of Mier


Of Rufiians in American Towns to
Capture the Mexican City of Mier.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 31.-The Laredo, Texas, cor
respondent of the Gtote-Democra says: A SER
geant of the United States army stationed at
Ringold barracks some sixty miles down the
Rio Grande from this place, arrived here We'd
nesday night and reports that a general upris-
ing is taking place in all the small American
towns along the river between here and
brownsville. Major kellogg, comma nding the
United states troops at the above mentioned
post, is now en- route with a body OF troops to
Rena a small city on the American side where
over 300 men, mostly from Mexico, are in arms
and express their intention OF taking the City
OF Mier. They have an abundance of ammuni-
ton and are OF the desperate and border ruff
fan class. Major Kellogg proposes to disperse
them or force them to leave American terri
tory, in order to prevent a breach of the neu-
trality laws between the two republics. The
movement originated among a few dissatisfied
politicians who were defeated at the recent
city elections in Mexico. Mexican troops are
now being sent from Monterey and Saitiilo TO
reinforce those already stationed in the cities
of the state OF Tanaulpas, where the next
outbreak is daily expected.
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liant Joues still Alive

HIS RECOVERY NOT THOUGHT PROBABLE.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec. 31.-Lieut. Jones, the
army officer who shot himself yesterday, is
still alive this morning but the doctors say he
cannot recover. He is unconscious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

? Cleveland, P-essdenf az De

From Puck
The Hon; Grorcr Cleveland Pesdenf 9 GAs
Uaited States:
Mr.. PRESIDENT have never before asked
favor OF YOU, but propose TO ask one now, and
think IL Is one you will be disposed 90 grant
VIII you kindly look at the enclosed news-
paper clipping and give me one line I'm contra
diction OF the SANDER &c contains? 1 want your
testimony, however brief, 20 the fact that have
never before this addressed 20 you any reouess
Pardon me for encroaching on your time but
ahis Is matter OF serious importance TO me, 90
Soars Ser ma srS AND as private citizen
GEsctourel
There Is strong suspicion hereabout thas purs snd
DE pp1ETis,c DO not love President .h
keppier has orother-in-law, Mr.. schuman. 4 think.
With s t nss o @ng Occupies position a. booskespsr
wanted German consulate Mr. keppier pronised
letter to the n sss
sne SERIES ne had rendered Qn OBTAINING Bane
ny the administration he would ask for nothirg more
and ended by saying sSa eS rev M s sS $
Zine. elective Offices were the only reward party
nm eiection az the hands Of his countrymen for the
P S Of Consul he should not have Hence tne li In
Letter, quoted AZ Indianapolis Joe~ai.
EXECUTIVE MANSION
Washington Dec Ia, 1855.
MY DEAR SIR: have Just received your let
Ter with the newspaper clipping which caused
You SO much annoyance.
don't think there ever was q time when
newspaper lying was 80 general and 90 mean as
at present, and there never was a country
under the sun where IL hourished a. it does in
this The falsehoods daily spread before The
people In our newspapers, while they are proofs
Oh the mental ingenuity of those engaged in
newspaper work, are insults TO the American
love Tor decency and fair play Of which we
hasten to reply 70 your letter that the allee,.
ton contained In the slip you send me, 10 the
effect that YOU ever asked q personal iayor OF
me, Is entirely and utterly false. You have
never In the slig htest manner indicated n ytsh
claim or preference touching any appointment
10 ONCE. or any official act OF mine, and the
only occasion 1 remember when ever had
any conversation with yon was during a short
ana very friendly call you made upon me In
Albany during my term governor Ii ever
received letter or message from you on any
subject have forgotten it-a thing should not
be apt to do.
While am sorry that any friendiipess you
may have felt or exhibited for me has been the
cause Oh embarrassment TO you, / cannot refrain
rom saying that II You ever become a subject
OF newspaper lying and attempt TO run down
ana expose all such lies you will be a busy man.
III you attempt nothing else.
Hoping that the denial which send IN ann.
cientiy explicit, 1 am yours. very sincerely,
GROVER CLEvELAND.
10 JOSEPH KEPPLER, ESQ.,, New York city.
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Shot Herself Through Despair.

YOUNG WIFE TRIES TO END HER LIFE
RATHER THAN BE DIVORCED.
Just before noon Tuesday the hundreds of
people in and about Faneuil Hall market, Bos-
ton, heard faint report of two pistol shots.
Investigation showed that Mrs. Mackin, the
young wife of William Mackin, superintendent
of provisions had fatally shot herself I'm her
husbands office, over the market as stated i'm
Tuesdays STAR Mr.. and Mrs. Mackin were
married under favorable auspices last sum-
mer. Mrs. Mackin came from an excellent
family, and Mr.. Mackin was prosperous, with
good position. The first few months of their
married life were exceedingly happy. Five
months after the marriage, however. the hus-
band commenced proceedings for divorce on
the ground of fraud: He Informed his wife
sisted ON a separation. She then threat
ened to commit suicide If her hus-
band took steps to have the marriage annulled
When she visited him yesterday the husband
thought that her object was to have the matter
transacted as quietly as possible in order that
publicity in the case might not affect her
chances Of earning q livelihood. The tragedy
followed SO quickly that the unfortunate man
was quite overwhelmed. The pistol with which
Mrs. Mackin shot herself is a new and cheap
one, and was probably bought especially for the
purpose. Five OF the seven chambers of the
weapon were loaded. The two shots aroused
Superintendent 9. e Mckay; Of the Fanueil
building, who occupies an office on the same
floor, and, rushing in, he found Mrs. Mackin
lying against q sofa and unconscious. She was
taken to the hospital, where her wounds were
pronounced fatal. One OF the bullets penetrated
her brain.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

TE@s THE ATTENTION OF VISITORS AND
- Residents Is particularly called 10 PHOS-
VIE, the new and popular Braln and Nerve Tonic
and safe uard against Malaria For sale areared by
Tie glass or In OOttles by W. {. MILBCRN. Sole In
Sentor ami Manufacturer. 142S Penn3y lvanIs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

CHURCH REFORM IN ENeLAND.-1he arch
bishop of Canterbury has impaired TO the bish-
church reform. Lord Salisbury will approve
the measure IL the bishops approve it amer con-
siderlng IL In private sittings. The arc;ibisis.
measure I'm parliament
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

LONDON. Dec. 31.-Michael Davitt, in an in
tervi lew, said: "If home rule is granted to Ire
land, it is difficult for me to see how the Irish
members can continue to sit in the parliament
at Westminster, unless the colonies are SINH
larry represented in that body. The appoint
ment of d prince of the royal family as viceroy
OF Ireland would be a mistake, as Ireland re-
qulres statesman of tact and brains to admin
lister the government, not a royal show.
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VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 31.-The general assem-.
Oily met to-day at noon. After being in session
a few moments the roll-call in the house showed
only 40 members present, six less than quo
:, =, ana recess was thereupon taken till 4
a9optea requesting Governor Elect Lee and
Lieut. dov.-elect Massey to take the oath of
Iuice tomorrow at noon in the hall OF the
house of delegate in the presence of both bodies
os tne general assembly, before one of the judges
Vi the supreme court OF appeals. Some time
was spent in the discussion of a report of the
COMMITTEES on courts OF justice to the effect that
tne term OF Office of all county court judges ex-
Pires January LIST, 1886, regardless Of the date
inc senate then went Into executive session.
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baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, MD, December S1:-virgInla skies,
consolidated SD; pastdue coupons 50;
3Sl2; new threes. 81 bid to-day.
BA4LTIMoRE. Nh. December 3l;-Cotton dull
middlDg, 8. Flour steady. Wheat - southern
nominal: western higher; No. western winter
red spot, Ssh bid: December. S6&a bid; January.
S6s4 bid; February, S91AaS9la; and March,
911a bid. Corn-southern steady and dull; western
higher southern white 4a47 southern yellow 42a46;
western mixed, spot, and december 4dlAa461a; jan
uary 4S,4a464s; February and March, 46 bid. Oats
nominally steady-sOuthern, 36a39: western white,
36a:3S; western mixed, 34a35; Pennsylvania 36a39.
Rye quiet, 6Sa7O Provisions nominally steady
Sugar-cOpper refined steady lOsalOl4. Whisky
firm, 1l9aI. 30 Other articles unchanged. Freights
to Liverpool per steamer steady-cottOn 7-32d flour
Is: grain, sd. Recepts-hOur $40 barrels; wheat
1900 bushels; corn. $4,000 bushels; OATS 5000
81 800 bushels; corn, 2SS 900 bushels Saes-wheat
81. 900 bushels: corn. 10000 bushels.
Tomorrow, New Years day, there will be no mar
ket.
Chicago MaFke cts.
CHICAGO, December 81, Ills a.m-Wheat has
ruled firm throughout the morning, owing light
eepts and colder weather May advanced TO 9lSs and
is now quoted at OH, Corn is frmer-May advancing
to 4O1ar Oats-May, 31l. Pork-May, 1O.45
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31

CORsON & MCCARTNEY. BANKERS.

CORSON & MCCARTNEY. BANKERS
Clever Building. 14I3 + q.
Washington. D. G.
reposf Accounts subject to check at sight received
ccm Firms. Corporations and Individuals.
All socks ard Bonds listed the New York and
Philadelphia stock Exchanges bought and sold on
eommIssion Boston orders executed American
Bel Telephone STOCK dealt in
District OF Columbia bonds of all denominations
sa1c for sale Stock aud Bonds all local Rail
r>cs. Gas, INSURANCE and Telephone Companies
ooo4ht and sold ap3O
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She Preferred Death 70 Disgrace.
SAD SEQUEL TO A SKATING RINK ACQUAINr
ANCESHIP.

Miss Ida Viola Hungerford, pretty girl who
disappeared mysteriously from Reading, Pa,
three months ago, and whose body was found
floating in the river, was buried Monday. She
drowned herself in remorse and shame, her sui
eide being the sad sequel to q skating rink &C.
quaintanceship. The girl was twenty-one
years old. She formed a passion for the skating
young man who belongs TO one of the first fam
lilies of Reading. The girl possessed a pretty
face and form. Under q promise of marriage
refused to sanction their marriage and he left
Reading. She confessed her trouble to Miss Ida
Reese, with whom she spent her last night on
eniug in great terror: "Did dream it. or was
told that Charlie went away. Idon't believe it.
He said that he would marry me, ana believe
him." When she found that Charlie had really
gone she jumped into the river.
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STAFF.
Alexaadria AaAfrs.


SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FrsrrvALs-
Trinity ~. e. church held its Sunday school
Christmas celebration last night A large as
ings and gifts. the Christmas season passed.
Decorations appropriate TO the season made a
pretty framing for the Christmas scene.---The
south this week was, as are all the entertain
ments gotten up by the ladies OF that church,
one OF the pleasantest OF its kind. Christmas
music was feature Of the occasion. All the
children received Christmas gifts, as did Pre-
siding Elder Rodgers, Pastor Smi.hson super
tendent Pollard and Sexton Davis.w eTIla,,
Methodist Protestant Sunday school celebra-
tion drew large crowd 70 the church on Wash
distribution OF gifts to the little Ones and many
entertaining exercises made up the program on
ALExANDRIAs ExPoRrs.-The schooner Mel
lie Treat, OF Bangor, Me-, is loading here with
cooperage for Cuba. The expectation of slaves
&c, to , the Ever Faithful Isle" has been for
former days was the expectation OF horses and
cattle TO Bermuda and Barbadoes. The Nellie
Baltimore, and came around here in order to
complete her burden.
GONE 10 R1cHMoSD.-Gen: Fitzhugh Lee, who
win be governor of Virginia Tomorrow, left his
home, near this city, this morning for Rich
mond. Miss Fowle, the sister of Mrs. Gen. Lee.
cousin, left at the same time. They, with other
AieHandrians, Will attend the inaugural ball at
NolES-1ne ". .. courts, JUDGE hughes, VIII
open their January term here next week at the
U. s. court-rooms, above the custom house
The opening is fixed for Monday, but business
Will not go on until later in the week.-Com-
monwealth Attorney Clements was thrown
from his buggy near Four-mile run yesterday
and considerably hurt-Shirley Ford, the
negro boy badly burned u lew weeks ago on
South Pitt street, died last evening.-Edward
Scott, a colored driver, broke some of his ribs
few days ago by fall.-Clerk Cook, of the gas
office. Is sick.-The MeSsrs. Smoot have bought
the lot, lis by 125 feet, on the northwest cor
ner Of Wilkes and Washington streets for
$1,lOO, and Will make Improvements there.
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MARRIAGE LIcENsEs-Marriaee licenses
have been tssned by the clerk Of tho court 70
Carroll and Sarah G. Thornton: James Dudley
Darnoli. Of Laurel, Nd, and Mary Emma
Evans, Of PHILADELPHIA. VIM. Campbell and
and Lixxie Germqn; James o, Adams and
Emma =. Gurley; Leonard ]. Sanders and
Marian 3. Taylor Charles 3. Bremerman and
Ada Bronham; Cooley Teasdel, OF Prince Gecrgl
county, Nd. and Lixsie Glover James {. Dsy
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A GERMAN GOVERNMENT SCHEME opposxn
dispatch from Berlin TO the Times gives tn
outlines of government scheme whereby tho
state will buy at a liked price all the raw spir1ta
produced In Germany and, alter refining IT, Will
dispose OF q portion in foreign countries. The
government will have power to regulate the
production and of granting or refusing licenceS
The discussion Of the project by the press shows
strong current OF opposition 70 the scherne
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The Attack ON the Labor Procession
JAMES PERRY SENTENCED TO THE FULL EXTENT
OF THE LAW.


The Attack ON the Labor Procession.
JAMES PERRY SENTENCED TO THE FULL EXTENT
OF THE Law.
James Perry, the young colored man who
was arrested for striking Charles Baker on the
head with q tone while the latter was passing
21st st. and Pa ave., In the labor procession ON
the 10th instant, as published In The STAR
at the time, was tried before Judge Smell in
the Police Court this morning. The testimony
showed the assault to have been an unpro-
vOked and malicious one. The Judge gave him
the full extent OF the law-11 months and %
days in jail, in addition to the 20 days already
served.
THE "PIONEER" CIAss.-Last night the "class
OF '7S' OF the High school held its eighth annual
reunion at the High school building. A gO0dly
number OF the members Of the class were in at
tendance, and the occasion was very pleasant
one. The president OF the class, Mr.. w. B. Rob
tson, read the annual presidential message,
which was very bright and witty production.
The class paper, by g. A. Starkweather, was
also replete with humor. The following officers
We're elected for the ensuing year: President @.
w. Holmes; vice presidents, A. e. Middleton,
g. A. Barker and @. O. Bohrer; secretary, II. l.
Hodgktns; corresponding secretary w. b. Robi-
son; treasurer, A. b. HOBBS orator. F. b. Noyes:
editor, 81. b Bolton: assistant editor. c. B.
Rheem. A very elaborate banquet was served,
and at late hour the class adjourned for en-
other year. The guests Of the evening were ex-
Superintendent Wilson, Mr.. E A. Paul, prinOi.
pal Of the High school and Trustee B. q. Love-