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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20
Mr.. Edmund. and the Electoral Count.

[From the Boston Herald
Senator Edmunds has furnished a fruitful
theme for discussion by the position he took
in regard to the electoral count. Many Re-
publicans are almost ready to read him out
Of the party, particularly as he was not a
strong supporter of Mr.. Blaine. The Dem
ocrats say that he has stated sound Demo-
cratic doctrine Senator Edmunds does not
seem TO be disturbed.
The position he has taken is not a new one
for him. In 1876, when there was dispute
about the returns of several states, Mr.. Ed
munds stood just where he now stands. The
extreme Republicans OF that day maintained
that the president Of the Senate had absolute
power to count the electoral vote. This doc
trine was generally sustained by the Repub-
lican organs Senator EdmuDds opposed it,
aud the electoral commission bill was passed
in opposition to it. Mr.. Blaine urged others
to vote for the bill, but voted against it him
self. The most obstinate opponents of the
electoral commission bill were extreme Re.
publicans who, having the president Of the
Senate on their side, wanted to make a sure
thing Of the election OF Mr.. Hayes. Senator
Edmunds stands just where be stood then.
In regard to the two bills to regulate the
counting Of the electoral vote, now before
Congress-the Edmunds bill aud the Eaton
the two. That it is to say, it follows a more
strict construction of the constitution. 1t
provides that each state may establish tribun-
ais for the trial of electoral contests, aud that
their decision shall be final that il there he
any dispute as to the lawfulness OF the state
tribunal, or il there be double returns from
state which has not provided such tribuu-
al, only that return shall be counted which
the two houses, acting separately, shall con-
cur in receiving, and that any single return
shall be counted unless rejected by both.
The Eaton bill provides for joint oonven-
ton of the two houses and decides all ques.
tons by majority vote. The sole argument
for such measure is the fact that, in case OF
failure to elect President by the ordinary
method, the House elects but that is not a
good argument, for, when the House elects a
President, it votes by states.
The Edmunds bill is by far the better OF
the two, and in every way the best ever pre-.
scented to the consideration Of Congress It
ought to be passed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20

tsprineheld Republican Washington despatohl
Brad" Smalley of Burlington, VT, has
been here for week past getting things
ready for Cleveland's advent aud looking in.
cidentally after the little federal patronage
that is going to Vermont. 1t leaks out that
Edward j. Phelps of Burlington is to have a
foreign mission if he wants it, probably the
one to Italy as suited to his literary tastes,
Smalley is TO have the $4,000 collectorship at
Burlington and Hiram Atkins will be post.
master at Montpelier
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20

The ladies' circle meet in their rooms
next Thursday afternoon.
During the year 1884 there we're 20
births, II deaths and 8 marriages In town.
Mrs. William Jacobs, who has spent the
past few months with her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Ogden, in Newton, Macs, returned
this week.
Next Monday at Pm. Rev. f. W. Whit.
ney will give lecture in the Universalist
church. Subject, "Ruined Homes."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20
TOWnahend.
AN INDIGNANT PROTEST FROM A LoSa.sUFFRn-
ING VICTIM

AN INDIGNANT PROTEST FROM LONG SUFFER-
ING VICTIM.
It Is said that history repeats itself -
and should think we had reached Ia this
place that period that would answer 10 the
dark ages II we cannot have an entertainment
OF any kind without its being disturbed by
the rowdy-like conduct of the bows. / viii
go back to Mrs. Hiddens lecture of last sum.
mer, which was disturbed by their rudeness.
She said she had leetured in many places but
had never been treated so i'll before. Then
the Sabbath school sociables, which have been
held in Academy hall, without an exception
have been marred by their indecent conduct
What has made 1t more disgusting was that
the sooiables have been In charge thus far Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20

Mr.. George NJ Cory has sold his farm to
bis brother and has purchased d. Goddsrds
hill farm for 5000
The farmers have been very busy for
few weeks using the nice sleghing and sled
ding in getting out large amount of lumber
and supplying themselves with large piles of
wood and liberal supply of ice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20

"A private letter from New Mexico re-
ports four inches Of snow there Feb. 9.
"A free musical entertainment at Union
hall Friday evening.
Mrs. s. H. Platt of Wallingford is in TOW n
for few days.
Rev. Mr. Porter preached in the hall on
the 18th, and will come again next Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20

John Towns of Keens, N. H, brother of
OF the late Charles Towns of this place, killed
himself by shooting last Monday, the day OF
his brothers funeral. His age was So. OF
a family OF eight children Charles was the
first 10 die.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20

After the first news came announcing the
death of Gen. Gordon other reports tended
to discredit the narrative, but there is now
little doubt that Khartoum has fallen into
the hands of the Mahdi, and its brave de-
fender is dead The best account of the
sack of the city and the death of Gordon is
given by one of Gordon's servants, who says
he escaped from the city by bribery after
Gordon's death. He says the traitor who de-
livered the city over to the Mshdi's troops
was a native named Faray whom Gordon had
redeemed from slavery, and who by his pre-
tended zeal had won Gordon's implicit conf
dence. There was report, this servant
says, that after the Mahdi got possession of
the city he ordered Farsy to be hanged.
The rebels were admitted to Khartoum at 10
P. NJ, January 26. Most of the native &C.
counts agree that Gordon on finding himself
betrayed, made rush for the magazine, but
finding the rebels already in possession he
returned to the government house and was
killed while trying to re-enter it. Another
account says that Gordon rushed toward the
magazine intending to explode it and thus
prevent the ammunition, of which there
were several tons, from falling into the hands
of the enemy, but the Arabs quickly realz
ing his intention, shot him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20
'HGN1X AND RECORD AND FARMER

mings and cost $4,000. II is As by 20 feet
10 size, With an audience room a. by 90 feet
and gallery ~ by 10 feet The auditorium
seats 900 people
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20

The ladies of the Baptist society will give
an entertainment and fair at Pierce's hall ON
Friday evening, Feb. ~. A good time Is an.
tioipsted, and all are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20
Chester

The new town hall was dedicated Friday
OF brick, two stories high, with granite Trim.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20
south WarIsboro.
Westminaser West.

Mondays storm and Tuesday, blow were
the worst we have experienced for several
years. The roads are very badly drifted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20

This is the best season In which to purify the blood
and Hoods sarsapara is the best blood purifier 100
Doses One Dollar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20
GBeVtrmont 9Benit.
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1885.

The report Of the civilservice commission
is interesting as tending to quiet foolish OBJ
lection that opponents Of the reform are apt
to raise through ignorance or malice. The
great mass of the candidates had received
nothing more than a common school educa-
ton, and large majority Of these everyday
folk succeeded in passing the examinations
which we have been repeatedly told every
day by the organs of the spois system would
puzzle every one but schoolmaster or un-
iversity graduate. Further, Of the appoint
ees under the new system more than 96 per
cent. have been retained in the departments
to which they we're assigned at the close Of
their six months term of probation, though
there was no more political influence behind
them than there was at the time Of their
original appointment. Asystem under which
these results are attained is good system.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20

aanIIford Centre.

Religious services will be held in the
church at IL o'clock instead Of 2;30.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-20
NNErEEN FEET OF wOOD roR TWO DOLLARS.

r or several Gays PAST man has been with
an old white horse and box wagon loaded with wood
travelling around town, calling from honse 10 house
especially where the men away, and telling Dit
iful story of having come long distance aud been all
around town trying unsuccessfully 10 sell his wood
that he told not to sell the load for less than a.
but as the weather was cold aud travelling bad and he
was anxious to get home. he would sell at So and in
some cases as low as Sl75 or $780, The facts Of the
case are that he buys the wood Of one of our wood
dealers in town, makes ave loads Of half a cord aud
by exciting the sympAthies Of uususpecting women
has driven quite trade realizing about $40 Der cord
Tor his wood, One woman in the western part OF the
village had so much pity for the poor man that she
generously paid him 81 for load which ha said he
would sell for tl.75, and as the weather was 90 cold
and he had far to go she invited him in 20 drink
cup Of hot coffee after which he departed for another
load OF wood and another sympathizing woman. The
same lady, in order to mud out just how badly she
had beeu swindled had the wood Of her So purchase
piled up and measured. She ascertained that there
was less than II cubic feet, e-eleyenth Of cord
she therefore PAID at tue rate OF s22 cord.
-GrseHdeid Gazette.
Two young fellows, who are undoubtedly
identical with the "mAn" mentioned above.
have been diligently plying their trade about
town this week. They began with their old
box wagon" which presented curiously
torlorn appearance struggling over the deep
snow, but yesterday they came out with a
sleigh-box holding about the same quantity
OF wood. They buy their wood of A. p. Hall
and either cut II up, or have it cut, on Flat
street. The wood is solid dry hard wood. cut
hne, and put where customers want il, up
stairs or down. The only dodge about their
business seems to be that they sell a small
quantity Of wood for good deal of money;
but they are careful not to say that they have
any definite quantity they simply offer their
load" for so much money and take them
selves out of the way as soon as delivered. A
man who measured their wagon. box says it
holds barely 10 cubic feet which makes the
wood, at ~ load, come to about $l4 cord.
II they cant get the 80 they take $I.75. In
driving their trade they usually "live in an.
other town and want to get home," and in
some cases their 'father" has told them mot
to sell the wood for less than 81. 80 or 49,"
but they are willing to make a sacrifice in or
der to close out aud get home. To Mr.. Her
rick aud Mr.. Boyden, who have talked with
them, they simply say, "If we are doing any
thing illegal we ought to be punished" AZ
ter to-day they will probably move on to pas.
lures new.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
TIE HOUSE.

In the house the following bills and
resolutions we're introduo d
BY Thompson of B-xar county: A
joint resolution requesting our repre-
sntatives in congress TO urge the re-
peal Of the national bank act.
BY CuchrAne Of Austin county. A
bill amending the law Of assignment
BY Mr. Browning OF Wheeler coun-
ty. Providing for state cattle trail
running from some point on the Colo
RADIO river near the corner of Brown
county 10 the initial monument on the
tooth meridian, west longitude, where
II crosses the Prairie Dogtown fork q
the Red river, thence to the north
west corner OF Lipscomb coun.
ty. The first portion OF
the trail to be two
miles wide and the balance one mile
vide The bill provides for three com.
missioners, TO be appointed b. the
governor, to lay out The trail, TO re-
ceive IS per day while on duty, and
appropriAtes 500 900 for the purposes
| OF hp act
BY Mr. Alexander OF Hunt county:
To make Az cents per hundred pounds
for one huudred miles the maximum
railroad freight charge in the state
and providing that no more shall be
charged pIoportionaiely for shoTl
haul than along one.
Also providing for q railroad com
mission to consist OF three members.
The following bills were psssed
Amending the sheep inspection law 81
a. to remove Kaufman county from iti
operations and including Colorado anC
Grimes counties within It's provisions
Amending the law relating to iele
graph companies so rs to apply to tele
phone companies.
The bill was passed 10 engrossmen
allowing constables In cities of 500
population and over to appoint no
more than two deputies.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27

poor poker player. He'll pe back for
tue teel b and the other things Monday
or tuesday,
"Dl you usually lend money on
falls teeth?n was asked.
mo, not often. Some pawnbrokers
do. A couple of medical students used
to come here who got hard up about
once a month. Once they had pawntd
all their spare clothing aud all thei'
jewelry and books aud instruments
A couple of nights after they came
here with long bundle wrapped 10 n
gossamer coat. They wanted $40
very badly. / opened the long hunal.
and found human skeleton. All the
homes were strung ON silver wire.
Knowing them we'll, let them have
the money aud carried the skeleton
upstairs In the store-rOom. where II
81 ood Ia the corner for month before
they came after II.
"Ssveral times I've had women tr.
To pawn babies It's common thing
for men to come In here on bitter COLO
days ami take off their overcoats and
pawn them A handsome Jug
woman walked in here this morning
aud taking OFF 4 sealskin sacque pawned
IL for $40
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
DNLAS.
Mrs. BellSBoyd Hammond Leaves
Lem Sans ceremonie- Caring
for the Poor Of the City.
A Little Negro Boy Crushed by Load
Of 0OAl-fhs Cotton Gases Pro-
crossing slowly.
snsoInl % the Gazette.

special 70 the Gazette.
DALLAS, TEX Jan. 26-Thos. Jack
son and Thoa. Barry were fined $40
each for being Migrants by the county
Judge to-day, and will ruslicate awhile
on the poOr-farm. They are chronic
cases
John Kelly, q rather naughty
young man, was fined $25 for carry ing
a pistol by the same Judge. He Is the
same psr who tiIed n shot at a negro
on saturday night
Clara X Miller died this morning.
His disease Was consumption. d.
hes many friends In the city.
The charity committees are still CIV
| ing out food aud ralment to the needy
Most OF the applicants are negroes ana
lmpOBtors.
Mrs Relle Boyd Hammond, the
| Confederate spy Ot much TenoWn, has
left the city. Her departure is com.
! nenied upon by not few GU account
Of her naughty &c ions since her resi-.
dence in Dallas Herself and Mr.
Hammond are strangers aud Mrs.
ChArteris, her daughter, aud Mr..
Cbarteris are also strangers. The
Belle Boyd Comedy troupe which
collapsed short while since
involved the lady in q
number OF debts in this city which
were neglected when she left
A young man by the name of Eas)n
was arrested BY q local fiicer this
afternoon. He Is charged with the
theft OF cattle in Collin county.
What promises TO prove fatal acct
dent occurred 10 little negro this al.
t-rnoon. His name is Abe Henry and
his age is aoout eight years He wss
playing In front OF a moving wsgou
loaded with coal, when the horst
struck him and knocked him to tn,
ground. Two wheels of the vehicl,
passed over his chest, and II Is thought
oy the attending physician that he
has sustained fatal Il juries
The residence Of Mrs, Rose caugh
fire and was slightly burned this MOI N
lug. The departments were out blu
their services were not needed
The cotton cases undergoing investi
CATION in the district court are still
the prominent theme Of conversation
on the streets. Mr.. Strange, cashie
. of Oliver g. Ghggs' bank
Mrs. staples, sisler-in law Il
, Commack, and Mr.. BAumsn
milliDer, were the witnesses exam
. ined to-day. Their testimony Is onn
sldered very damaging 10 LohnsteiI
aud the opinion prevails that he will
be lOd sed in the psntentlAry.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
STATE AFFAIRS.
The Senate Passes a Bill AuthoriE-
ing the Use of the Special Treas
ury Funds.
Bills Introduced in the House Providing
for State Cattle Trail and Rail
way Commission.
THE SENATE.

Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, Jan. 26.-In the sen
ate to-day the following bills were in
trodueed: To make a stakeholder in
any corporation liable for the debts Of
such corporation in an amount double
the full value Of the stock subscribed
tor
To establish and define the land dis
tricls in this state.
Also, 20 carry into effect section 2,
article IA, of the constitution relative
10 the public lands
The Woods corporation bill to pro-
hihlt corporations from hereafter "
curing title TO land was taken up and
the amendment Of Temple Houston
offered Friday was voted down.
Tneblll then passed TO engrOssment
A bill transferring certain fuuds in
the treasury 10 the general revenu,
aud pppTopriating the same TO pay de
| hcien cit S was passed.
A bill was passed to authorize tn,
governor 10 appoint more notaries thai
are provided for by the existing laws
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
A Twelye.Ysar.Old Boy Whips Tramp.
san Antonio Express

Yesterday morning two healthy
apecimens OF the genus fungus clept
tranIpa called at the residence OF the
OK district attorney, Col Fred Cooke,
while that gentleman was down town,
aud his wife ordered them to leave
One OF them refused to 60, but con-
tinued 10 advance, when Freddy
Cooke, aged twelve years, placed him.
self Ia front OF his mother and picked
up large piece OF wood and hurled Il
nj the head OF the tramp, who contin.
ued 10 advance. The bay then picked
up a piece OF scanlling and again
told the tramp TO stop, but he
would not do so, and the boy
struck him over the head and knocked
him TO his knees. The tramp was in
fuIiAled, aud rushed at the boy as
soon rs he could get on his feet, aud
swore dire vengeance, when Freddie
said: I'm teach yOu not 70 swear in
the presence OF my MOTHER and
again Knocked the tramp down and
pummeied him until he yelled for
mercy, aud shTunk away when Mrs
Cooke pulled the boy away. That boy
Ia q good specimen Of Texas stock, and
IL h not healthy FOR tranps 70 come
around that house. The boy deserves
a medal.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
TALES OF A PAwNsHoP.
Offerings Of False Teeth, Babies and
skelotOns for the STAFF Of Life.

A well-drehsrd man entered Mar
ket street pawnshop and quietly put
tug his hand 20 his mouth took out a
full set OF upper teeth, bound togeth' !
with plate OF pure gold. after he had
rubbed them on his handkerchief he
handed them elyly TO the clerk, and
said In stage-whispeT;
alive dollars,n
The clerk handed the man the mon.
ey and u ticket, and he slipped quietly
out Of the door.
That mans been here three tineA
Today, said the clerk. ''rhe hr-t
time he LETT his gold watch aud chain.
RE second time he lett HE diamond
stud aud ring. I've advanced him
money on his false teeth before. He'l
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
MEXICAN ExcURsroNIsrs
Going Prom Texas 10 Attend the
Opening Ceremonies Of the
MAdero Institute.

Special to the Gazette
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Jan. 26 Rev.
M. Howell, the Baptist divine at Sal
tillo, Mexico, is here for the pur-
pose of taking an excursion OF
one hundred Baptist ministers from
this state u Saliillo to attend the open.
ing ceremonies OF the MaderO institute
and the laying Of the cornerstone GER
emORies OF the new Baptist church.
The institute Is the largest and
finest In the entire republic and. was
donated TO the state by Gov. MaderO
II Is magnificent building, and has
BI0 pupils aud also $1,000
excursion leaves here on the morning
of the % b.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
The Coahuila Gubernatorial Contest
to be Amicably Adjusted.

Special 70 the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Jan. Eek
Gov. Garcia CavillO of SAltillo, the de
feated candidae In the rec mt heated
contest FOR governorship Of Coahuils,
ID IN the city tonight en- route to the
frontiers OF that state via Il ,gle Pass
IL will be remembered that talcon,
his opponent, WAS elected AZ the point
Of the bAyOnet, ia conr, quence OF
which the state 10 nov under martial
law. A prominent gentleman OF the
party 90, that Gen. NArando and ex-
Gov. MAderO are having coufiden-
tial conference in SaltillO tonight
The probable result will be an alnica-
bic adjustment OF the poll lcal
differences In the ordering
Of n new state election
and bringing out compromise man
acceptable alike 10 both parties, The
same informant declares that the ORR
gin OF the squahbl- WAS NhraDdu's APP
proprlAting 200, 600 acres OF fine state
iAnds 10 ris own personal benefit
Falcon WAS his tool, and
IN order to keep possession
81 the lands and prevent an invesllga-
ton, Falcon WAS put out ~ u CALL
dldate for governor aud elected by the
most pAipable fraud by the bayOnels
aud whisky. All parties are now
~, xi0us for y settlement, az
this entire population II under
the restraint Of military rules.
There Is also great excitement pre-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
PRODUCE MAaA'

The CONDITION Of niopsli
sneou reAdiug, poe.i.i',, y =
ait ami humor, Dnt, VA ~
porting n = POP -, ri ~ W.
weil-Rnowu persons = y. n. W.
ment devoted othr li'A,4ii 4
w, lie he Wtek'y n.aa,il. ~
ana b.-i n W. 81 ne "o'''
~ Tor theffmi T., a.aI
fubBr ibe oof az ~. I'M ~
yea. Pc tag ffre 70 ~
-inte- OF anhdh IA ia 3
4 he n, " Yurf h'f''
one Dollar a yer vor4
ADDRESS br-slfN
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
oNE poLLAR a

From the suggestion, = VI :
ment hlons 90 cerslt, ~
tees, buii dings, X -Idssn, "
cultur ! economy, ilfnI
the housewife hnd ns III ~
roonomio.l ana ttstc'e h,Iil
IONS and tie making w y, fll
addition are gwen iA''
and
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
A PERFECT NEws'l

II coniait the g. ne n 4
ehition OF the Herald, ulsss-
circulation Ia tn- Uni 81
independent in p liilo
uabls chronicle oi p1sl,
world impartiaily elyint x
a d opinions oil all pai'i ~,
may be known. In W W.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27

vailing throughout the entire republic
OF Mckee in consequence II an edi.
torial Ia an American daily, suggest
ing or advising that about one-hAlf Of
the republic be purchased
by the American government.
some Of them are even violent, anu
threatened dire and bloody things
should the Cleveland administration
ever attempt such thing.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27

rhe Herald has Away ", M 4,
BY the fullnsss OF its c w. q
o. " Transatlantic teist'"
crease facilities, ,fill
The Farm epartmens,ee, n
aid IL practical, II soes w
nor give Wild theories
many moro tnAu
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
$500 Worth Of Butlon.HOles.

Mrs, Chas. Griffin made Is SIC but
ton-holes last year. for which work
she received over $500, ana did all her
homework In addition.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
The Arkansas senatorshIp.

LITTLE Rock ARK Jan. 26.-The
last ballot for senator In the legislature
to-day stood rs follows: Dunn, So;
Perry, "a: Jnnes, -; scattering, 7
Absentees, %.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-01-27
HolrI for Rent

And furniture for GALE. Falls City
house, Wichita Falls, Tex The stont
building ON Seventh street; everything
new; good patronage. The proprietor
wishes IN give his attention TO hir
other business. J.. NJ. PREsI.ER.