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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-10-14

That we most heartily express our appreci-
alton 81 the services Of all union soldiers and
sailors. and recommend the fHllest recognition or
their services In defence OF our country by am
pie and liberal pension laws. making allowances
to all who received injuries or disabilities in the
service and to those dependent upon them To
that end, We condemn private bills and special
legislation which favor a few to the detrment
of the many and favor genera laws that will
enable the pension bureau to bestow the govern
ment bounty upon all meritorious claimants,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-10-14
CURRENT COMMENT.

Ex-ALD, JAEHNE's sentence has been
confirmed by the New York Court of
Appeals.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-10-14

We sternly denonnce tho betrayal OF the in
terests of the miners OF Iowa by the last
Republican iegslatur and its shameless
violation OF the pledges given by its platform
ana party leaders as shown by the defeat OF the
measures Of relief demanded by the miners Of
the State
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-10-14

We cordially invite all persons believing in
the foregoing principles to unite in over
throwing the party in power in this State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

This promises to be great fruit year.
The public school at Fairfax &. H., closed
yesterday.
The democratic primary election will be
held on Tuesday next.
new schedule goes into effect on the
Virginia Midland road tomorrow.
There is to be baptizing from Little Zion
church, colorod, to morrow morning at IL
o'clock.
Rev. J. s. Wharton will preach i'll the
Baptist church tomorrow night at O'Clock.
The pastor will preach at ii a. m.
The Corporation officers were paid their
salaries for April yesterday and the teachers
OF the public schools received theirs to day.
Among the passengers on the 'servia,"
which sailed from New York for Queens.
town, to-day, WAS Mr.. John A. Muir of this
city.
The arrest of a drunken man and the out
cry he made in consequence thereof. at
tracted considerable attention on King
street to day.
A suit was to-day entered in the Corpo-
ration Court, the object of which is TO OBJ
tain decision for the partition Of the es-
tate of the late Willis Henderson.
The steamer Lake, due here this morning
from Norfolk, is detained at that city on
account Of IL storm on the bay, and will
miss one of her trips. She is expected to ar
rive GU Monday morning.
Lawyers and others visiting Fairfax Court
House will be glad to learn that there will
be in the future good accommodations there,
as the Misses Burke have opened II first
class boarding house at that place.
While workmen were engaged in digging
a well in the cellar of the brick dwelling of
Mr. G. II. Harlow, on Prince street, between
Pitt and Royal, yesterday, they came across
an old well, finely walled and twenty feet
deep.
Joseph Paris, foreman of engine compa-
NY No. l, has been appointed chief engineer
of the Washington FIRE department, vice
Martin Cronin, who, having been perma.
nently disabled by injury received in the
line OF duty, resigned that Office.
The District commissioners, several cit-
zens and q number of members of Congress,
sentative Barbour, of the District of Colum
including Senator Riddleberger and Repre-.
bia committee, made an inspection yesterday
afternoon of the old Aqueduct bridge and
the proposed location OF the new bridge at
the Three Sisters.
Last night was cloudy and cool, with
three dodgers at the station house. The
only case before the Mayor this morning
was that of citizen charged with the in
fringement of the building line law. He
was dismissed at the request of the City
Surveyor, who was satisfied that the old
lines had been used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01
]. e. TACKETT,
NOS 10Y AND 100 KING STREET. ALEXAND RIA VA
Home-Spun Dress Goods,

All pure fine wool, in beautiful spring shades,
only Csc.
Silk Yelling, spring shades, 15c.
Albatross and Nuns Yelling, all pure fine wool,
wide double width, in beautiful spring shades,
371hc.
Bon-Cla Dress Goods, one yard and half wide,
immense double width, Toe.
Royal Serge, beautiful Dress Goods, excellent
quality, extra wide width, double fold, IL yards
for So Black Cashmere Shawls pure wool, 81 so;
excellent quality Black Silks. 75c; Surah Silks
excellent quality, extra width, in beautiful spring
shades Csc; Navy Blue satines, excellent quality,
15c; BLACK Brocade Silks. 75c; Black Brocade
Silk Valvets, 9sc /, 600 yards good quality Plaid
Muslin, &c; Cloth for mems and boys wear. ex-
cellent quality, made in Scotland, one yard and
half wide, immense double width, cash value
81, price reduced to soc yard.
Two of our handsome Double Satin Damask
Towels, worth 81, will be presented to each Gus.
toner who buys So worth Of Dry Goods. These
elegant Towels are one yard and quarter long
and nearly three quarters Of yard wide-im-
mer 80 size. They are all pure fine Linen, and
are cecer tied with beautiful wide colored bor-
der. Don't fail to see them.
CARRIERS I'll Market Space,
ap3-wtf Near 7th ST., Washington, d. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

On Thursday last the officers of the
Second Virginia Regiment met at Wood
stock, for the purpose of electipg Colonel
to gill the vacancy caused by the resigna'
ton of Col. w. L. Bumgardner. Lieuten-
ant. Colonel Oliver B. Roller, of Harrison
burg, was chosen Colonel; Maj. J. W..
Magruder, Of Woodstock, 1t. Colonel, and
Capt. c. A. McAtec, of Front Royal was
elected Major.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01
.NHE TONTINF.

HNHE TONTlNF.
The subscriber having taken charge OF this we'll
known hotel and restaurant informs his friends
and the public generally that nothing will be
left undone to Stsininn the high reputation
ofthe house. The lsrder will be supplied with
eyery delicaey, and the bar stocked with the best
of Iiauors. Meals served at all hours in the best
style and at reasonable rates. Arrangements can
be- made for Receptions or Dinner Parties:
- SAMUEL ORRISON.
Also proprietor of JOHNS RESTAURANT, Cor.
7th and Sts., Washington, D. G. apps
(Leesburg papers coPy.1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

FIsH.-The receipts Of fish to-day were
light and prices were high. About 200
herring and 500 shad sold at s2aS3 per thous-
and for The former and $15aS25 per hundred
for the latter. Most of the shores have, or
will early next week, ''cut out" but the
-trappers and OILERS will continue operations
for some time yet. The tugs Annie. Juno
and Comet, which having been running fish
during-the season have discontinued their
trips.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

MISERABLE MARKET GARDEN NEAR
- ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON FOR
SALE AT AUCTION.
Will be sold at public auction on SATURDAY,
May 18th. 1886. at the Royal street entrance to
the Market Building. at II o'clock M, that VAL
LIABLE PROPERTY, belonging to w. E. Allen,
situated in Alexandria county, on the south side
of the Poors House lane, near st. Asaph Junction,
on the limo Of the Alexandria and Washington
Railroad, and adjoining the lands of Mr. John
Robertson.
The farm contains 81. acres more or lcss), and
is admirably adapted for market gardening. The
improvements consist of good BRICK DWELL.
ING, containing q rooms and good cellar good
barn and stables, good pump house, pump, excel
lent we'll of water, fine fruit orchard, &C., &c.
Terms: One third of the purchase money cash
the residue in instalments at six and twelve
months. Notes of the purchaser, satisfactorily so
cured, bearing six por cent. interest, to be given
for tho deferred payments.
Persons desiring to exam ns this property will
please notify VIM. GIBSON, builder. north Pitt
street. pay1 It'd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

LANNON'S OPERA HousE-To nj sht, Fun on
the Bristol,
ALsAUGuS OraRA HoUsE-Alfa Norman Opera
Company i'll ''Miksdo."
NATIONAL THEATRE Boston Ideal Opera Com
many in Martha"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

County, CoURT-Judge d. VI. Chichester
ys<iiing.- Continuation of yesterdays
proceedings In re. Benjamin Austin, mo.
lion for removal from office on charge Of
nalfeasance, misfeasance, and gross negle ct
of official duty; jury, and verdict sustaining
some charges but not sustaining others;
motion for new trial. and in arrest of
Judgment, and time for hearing motion fixed
for Wednesday next
Com. VS.. Lulu Brown, and same VS.. Han.
nah Beale motion for new trial continued
ill Wednesday.
CON- vs. Henry Durham, Judgment OF
court suspended till Wednesday.
+" duy-After transacting some routine
business court adjourned till Wednesday
next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01


w,a:he: is indicated for Virginia
CHURCH SERVICES, &C., TOMORROW
christ Gurch.-Service at IL a. m. and T:i5
n. m. by Rev. H. Suter.
81. PuuFS Murch.-Service at II a. IN.
aud 1 p. m by Rev. Geo. II. Norton.
trace Mmch-Service at II a. III. and
5 D. m. BY Rev. II. Il. Sharp.
81. Muy's Guch.-Mass at a. m, and
Mass and sermon at II a. N. by Rev.
Father OEane. Vcspcrs at 4 p. m.
FIRST Presbyterian Uurch.-Service at l
a. m and p. IN. by Rev. ]. NJ. Nourse.
Scond Presbyterian Church.-Service at
II a. M. and $50 p. m. by Rev. VIM. Din
wliie.
BAPTIST Uurch.-Service at II a. m. by
0 F. FIippo, and at p. m. by Rev J. ).
Wharton.
Trialy'INcth Epis. Church. Service at IL
a. IN. and p. m. by Rev. John Edwards.
Mih Epis. Church .South.-Services at Il
a. m and S p. m. by Rev. II. Smitbson.
,Mth Prot Murch-Service at IL a. m
aud D. m. by Rev. S. ]. Smith.
G,yman Lutheran Characterization
service at 10 a. m. by Rev. J. Fl. Schwoy.
Inrag MEMS Christian Association.-pray-
er mccling ut the Jail at , p. m. Aims
House nj go =. IN. Baptist Church
al 4:3U y. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

PROPERTY SALE, &c.-Green Il Wise, auc-
oueers. sold to day for Geo A. Mushbach
aud Fl. O. Cnushton, commissioners OF sale
in the chancery cause of Laura W. Smoot
W. d. l.. Smoot ct ais, the following named
property A two story brick dwelling and
lot of ground ON the north side of Prince
street between Henry and Fayette streets,
TO Capt. John Beckham, for 81 ,0l5.
A lot of land known as "Spring Garden"
near the city line, in Fairfax county. con-
tanning about three acres, to Owen Carroll,
for 500 per acre.
Also 81 100 in three per cent. coupon re-
giStercd bonds of the city of Alexandria,
Va. for 90! cents on the dollar, to James
Smith
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

The market to-day was fairly supplied
win meats aud vegetables of the season,
ana there was a fair attendance OF both
buyers aud sellers. Prices were about the
ane as last week,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

CHARGES SUsTAINED.-Aftert the GA,
ZErTE'S report o! the trial Of the motion Tor
the removal OF Benjamin Austin as clerk OF
the County Court closed yesterday Mr.. J..
X. NJ Norton, for the prosecution, testified
as to examining the condition of the clerks
Office, and Treasurer Wibert as to the CLERKS
Signature on various vouchers, Sc No evil
dence was presented by Mr.. Austin. Argu-
ment was then heard and shortly after I
O'Clock the case was given to the Fairfax
county jury, which had been specially EN-.
paneled to try the case. and of which Major
D. f. Hine was the foreman. At 1920
o'clock the jury returned into court and rem
dered verdict sustaining the charge ofem-
bezzement, but reducing the amount there
Of. The other charges ofmalieasance, misfeas-
ance and gross neglect of official duty were
sustained. A motion for new trial and in
ares: of judgment, was made by Mr.. Aus
tins counsel, which motion will be heard on
Wednesday next. Messrs. Brent, Arm
strong and Green represented MIR. Austin,
and Messrs. G. A. Mushbach and J. E.
Clements the Board of Supervisors Of the
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

AMusEMENTs.- The programme ofthe con-
cert to be given at the Opera House We'd
neSday evening by the Choral Union is
just out and contains some fine selections,
among which is the Pilgrim chorus from
Nerdl's."I Lombardi;' The Sleigh Ride
arranged from Gottschalk; "lntlsmlnatus"
from 'Stabat Mater" duet from Ruben
stein and II SOLO by Miss Smith. Of New
York, "Thine Eyes so True and Tender"
IaSsen. Mr. Warren S. Young will sing
"lo Scapato" by Mattel.
Under the auspices of Golden Light Lodge,
|. O. &. r., an entertainment will he given
at the Opera House on Tuesday night next,
which promises to be most successful al
fair See advertisement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

GIs" CONFEDERATE VETERANs-The regular.
monthly meeting of Z. E. Camp, Confederate Vet
era u.s. will be held on Monday evening, May Sd,
ut $ o'clock, at the Columbia engine house.
my1-2t EDGAR WAKEFIELD, Adintant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01
LOCAL NEWS.

Far Sunday clearing and fair slightly warmer
weather is indicated for Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

HERBERT TANCIL,
tonsorial psrstor capillary abrdger, profotSo of
crinicultulal abst sion and chronological tripsis,
has removed hil establishment to the commodious
room next to the Adams Express office, in the
Braddock Hoasc building. where he will DO bet
ter able 10 accommodate his large and increasing
custom None but skilfnl and polite workmen
employed at3O Nv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01
ADJUSTMENTS.


T ANNoN's OPERA HOUSE,
IL TUESDAY NIGHT, May 4, 1886.
Amateur Entertainment
, Under the auspices of
GOLDEN LIGHT LODGE, NO. sa7, I. o. G. T.
!. THE YUM YUM DRILL,
Executed by sixteen well-known young ladies Of
this city, dressed in Oriental costumes, and who
have been drilled under tho direction of Mrs
Little, teacher of Caisthenics.
The four-year old Violinist,
! MASTER ANDREW HERMANN,
who gives performance on the violin wonderful
for one of his years.
number of amateurs Of Washington and this
city will take part in this entertainment.
See small bills for particulars.
POPULAR PRICES-Orchestra (all reserved)
Zoe; parquete first come first served) &c., GAL
lery Toe.
Get your reserved seats at Summers & Aliens
drug store corner King and Pitt streets. myl.td
Alexandria Church Choral Union Concert
AT LANNON'S OPERA HOUSE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 5, at o'clock.
Director,
Mr.. J. W. ROBINSON,
Soloists,
Misses NETTIE and LOTTIE SMITH,
New York city;
Mr.. WARREN S. YOUNG,
Washington, D. C.
Accomranist Mrs. J. NJ. BITTINGER,
Washington D. c.
CHORUS OF SIXTY VOICES.
Admission, 20 cents.
Gallery, Is cents.
Reserved seats Zoe extra ap3O-5t
T ANEON's OPERA HOUSE,
SATURDAY, MAY 1st
MATINEE AT 2:3O. EVENING AT $50.
First time in this city of
TANNEHILL'S
FUN ON THE BRISTOL,
Night ntheSound.
SPARKLING SONGS AND MUSIC
Admission IS, 25 and 50 cents
Seats now on sale at Summers & Aliens
ap29-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

The OPERA H0UsE.-The attraction ut
the Opera House tonight will be Tame
hills Fun on the Blisto' Company, COM
edy organization of a high order. Fun on
the Eristul' is well known as Il very sue
ce>Siul comedy. Miss st. George Hussey
takes the part of Widow O'Brien, and gives
adelightful rendition of the character. Her
easy, graceful style of acting and singing
stamps her as - thorough comedienne. Mr..
T. b. Tanuehill as Capt. Cranberry, ex-
tracts much fun out of the part. He is a
sterling actor and comedy is his natural
field. The remainder of the company is
made up of specially artists who are excel.
lent in their respective roles,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

CALlsTHENICs.-The entertainment at me
opera House last night. given by Mrs. Lit
large au Hence, who frequently applauded
.oe exercises, and greatly enjoyed recep-
uon by Mother Goose, the characters in
Which were we'll sustained by the young la
u''s aad gentlemen.
Inc closing exercises of Miss Dorsey
STaNSlhenic class will be held at the Opera
aouse on Monday night next, and it is un-
uersiood they will lie of very interesting
character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-01

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-Mrs. Benton
CHM, on her way to her home on Wolfe
Street. between St. Asaph and Pitt, from
down The street, last night, was followed by
an unknown colored man, who. on Mrs.
chinn'. arriving at her front door step,
grabbed satchel which she had in her hand
and attempted 10 make off with it. Mrs
Chlnn msn,aned her hold on the satchel
and gave IN alarm, whereupon the would be
!hle: ran oil. The alarm caused crowd OF
indignant persons soon TO congregate, but
the man could not be found. The attempt at
robbery WAS certainly bold one,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-09-09

Mayor Rhoads' crusade against the
gambling element of this community
seems 10 have had q very salutary effect
in the direction OF abolishing the dens.
There may be some policy dealers yet in
the business and some gambling rooms in
operation, but they arc conducted with
tho utmost secrecy, and the business has
been so diminished that II has lost the
gilt-edge. The police department il still
vigilant for these Offenders, and it's only
matter of time before the few sly and
persistent gamesters now engaged in the
business will fall into the mayors aet-net.
A well known gambler came to his honor
u few days ago, and, in tho endeayor TO
point out the error of the municipal
authorities policy argued that 1t was
driving "a 900 per week out of the city,
which wOuld otherwise be spent bypolicy
players and gamesters here. One heavy
policy dealer, ii Ia said, before the hostil-
tiles against his presidential crowd was
began had nm income of $i0O per day net.
Since the raids this has been cut down 10
almost nothing. II only "a 900 per week
go out Of the city on games the earnings
Of the gamblera collectively ia several
times that amount, hence large surplus
is turned into the legitimate sources OF
trade
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-09-09

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6.-The committee
appointed to investigate the charges OF
malfeasance against Mayor Smith to-day
received from the city controller and re-
ceiving teller of the city treasury state
ments of the returns of moneys made by
the mayor. The chief bookkeeper of the
bank in which Mayor Smith kept his ac-
count presented detailed accounts of the
deposits, &C., during the year. The de-
posits were made under the name of
civilian b. Smith, treasurer" The
statement made by the bookkeeper showed
that the balance in the bank credited to
to the account for the month of July
ranged from $4,000 to S.; that on Au-
gust Goth, when the balance was $40, the
mayor forwarded to the city treasurer
checks 10 the amount of about SO, 900,
and deposit of little over that amount
was made. The mayor, in his letter of
explanation, acknowledges that he has
been somewhat careless with his bank
balances, but states that he knew his
ability to pay the amounts due the city at
any time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-09-09
kINr oouwrr PnrmAnrna.
The senatorial FIght EngrOsses the
Attention of Vofcr.


Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
DOVER, Sept. 5.--On next Saturday
Kent county primaries will be held fol-
the purpose of electing delegates TO nomi.
nate candidates for the Legislature, levy
court and sheriff. There will be no oppo.
sition to MIR. Joseph Mcdaniel for sheriff
as 1t is generally conceded that East Dover
hundred shall have the naming of tina,
of1oer. For coroner no one has, as vet
been mentioned, az the senatorial fight
has engrossed the minds Of the politicians
to such degree that the coroner has been
forgotten.
The excitement over the coming pri
maries il almost as great as II was few
weeks ago and the results are causing
considerable anxiety. Both of the sena
torial candidates are very popular and il
seems difficult for some of our voters tt
choose between them. In this county
MIR. Gray will, In all probability, COME
OIL victorioualy. In MispilliOn There
were issues in the last campaign that will
not be raised in this and il Is set down fol
Gray with handsome majority. There
is but little prospect Of Fast Dover hun
dred changing, although Mr.. Gray has
warm friends here who are doing ali they
can TO secnre the hundred for him.
Whilst our people generally have moth
ing against Mr.. Lore, they are satisfied
with Mr.. Gray us a senator and do MOI
wish to remove him. TLey know he il
only serving ont an unexpired term, and
that it is Tho custom of our State to return
senators two or three times in succession
The present fight is purely a factiona
one, and it does not look to your CORE
spondent as if the people are going tC
sacrifice Mr.. Gray for no cause whatever
but TO satisfy the ambition of certain men
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-09-09
GRAND AND PETIT JURORS.
WclI-knOgn Citizens for the United
states District Court Jury.

States District Court Jury.
The grand and petit Jurors were drawn
Saturday for the United States court,
which win sit on September 14th. The
grand Jury Is us follows:
Wilmington William ID. Sharp, Thomas
II. Ially, Henry Dandy, Charles L. Dough-
ton, William II. Kura, James 7. Monaghan,
Frank Chandler, James Carmichael, Henry
EZEKIEL.
New CASTLE II. II. BorIe, James Wllmott.
Bnlndywine--Wllllam Luke.
Observation-Disclosures II. Appleton.
Blackblrd-Isaac Staats.
Ohristiana, Howard Finn.
Nunt cUuiny---mouton, Andrew Moore,
East Dover, Andrew Slaughton; South
Murderkill, John Schabinger.
Sussex eounty-Lewes and Rahoboth,
Charles II. Maull; Baltimore, David NJ.
Warrington; Broad Greek, John q. Moore
Little Crock, John IL. Elliott; Indian River,
Alfred II. Marvel.
Tho petit Jury Ia as follows: Whining
ton-John McCloskey, Edward II. Singles,
John FehTenbach, y. Augustus Hodgman,
John j.. Almond, Henry O. Robinson, Lam
bort v. Nicholson, Frank II. Smith, Luther
W. Palmer, William \. Almond.
Appointments Richard Townsend, VIM.
A. Bcott
Now CASTLE william Ncwlove, James
George. James T.. Blggs,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES N. drnbb, Thomas
q. Bird.
Red Lion-John O. Stuokert, Clarence
Jamison.
Mill Creek-Thomns Pllling.
Christiana-R. Lewis Armstrong.
White Clay Creek---Davld Appleby.
1t. deorgas-Hobert T. Cochran.
Kent county Kenton Albert 7. HOifoekor,
John Moore Dover, benjamin w Masden
Fast Dover, Henry Mcdaniel; Mispillion
John u. II. Miller.
Sussex county-North West Fork, Carmel
\. Layton; 0umbnro, Jacob Il. Wooten
Elijah II. Short; lIroadklln, Samuel }
wilson; Georgetown, William Jam, BenJa'
min Burton; Broad Crock, u. +. Hitch
Ssaford, Elijah j. Ellis.