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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29
/ keep nothing but the best and
choicest meats. A. G. STOLPER,
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/ keep nothing but the best and
choicest meats. A. G. STOLPER,
Daily Block.
UphOlstering done In first-class
style by the new uphOlsterer a. w. &
NJ. d. Berg's. Leave your orders.
Smoked hams, bacon, sausages, etc,
at lowest prices, at A. G. Stopler's
Market, Daily block.
Upholstering done in first-elass
style by the new uphOlsterer at w. &
NJ. D. Berg's.
Everything in the furniture line, Of
best quality and finest patterns, and
at prices to suit everybody, at Nelson
Peterson & Co.'s.
A first-elass upholsterer has been
engaged by w. & NJ. d. Berg, and Is
ready to fill all orders promptly.
Constantly on hand-beef, pork and
mutton at A. .. Stolper's Market In
Daily block.
A first-elass upholsterer has been
engaged by w. & NJ. d. Berg, and Is
ready to oil all orders promptly.
will pay highest market price for
fat cattle. hogs, sheep, game, poultry
and fish. A. g. STOPPER,
Daily Block.
Mrs.I. A. Hutchinson has employed
the well-known and skillful dress
maker, Mrs. Kirby.
To the merchants and farmers Of
Salina and vicinity; 1 will pay the
highest marker price fO7 Butter, Eggs
and Poultry. Bring your produce to
me at VIM. Huebner's Basement.
12tf Moss ROFHsCH1LD
WANTED-A dishwasher at the
metropolitan Hotel. 1885,
II you want to buy anything in tbs
furniture line, you can save money By
calling on Nelson, Peterson & Co.
All styles and patterns Of window
curtains and window shades at Mel
son, Peterson & Co.'S.
The word "erank" came into gen
eral use about the time Guiteau as
sasslnated Garfield, but now is thu
time to buy Wall paper. and White
head a Seaman's Is the best place q
buy Il.
Nelson, Peterson & Co. have jus
received two carloads Of fine furnl
ture. Now Is time 10 get good bar
gains.
Farmers bring your wheat to the
Novelty Mills and have It ground in
stead Of exchanging It for -four I
win pay you big. Satisfaction guar
snteed.
II you want nice ingram or Brus
sells csrpet, way down cheap, call on
Nelson, Peterson & Co.
For fine bedroom suites, eheape
than ever was offered before In thi
town, go to Nelson, Peterson a Co..
The best quality and finest pattern
Of Wallpaper at reelection prices, q
Nelson, Peterson q Co.'s.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

The business houses Of Salina
should be decorated during the En-
camPment ofthe knights Of Pythlas.
Robert Bagnall, Missouri Pacific
contractor advertises for track layen
and teams for work between ChicC
and Salina.
Father Maurer went to Leaven
worth yesterday morning for the pur-
pose Of attending u meeting at the
Bishops residence, which shall dis
cuss the matter Of creating two new
Episcopal Sees in Kansas.
LIEUT.. Gov. Riddle, Assistant Adju-
tant General of Uniform Rank
Knights Of Pythias, has secured re-
duced rates to Salina on ali railroads
during the Encampment. 1t is hoped
that the Missouri Pacific road will be
built by that time.
w. R. Gels, Jas. j. Purcell and H.
S. Cunningham have each planted
arbor vitae hedge in front Of their
respective residence lots. II they sue
coed in making them grow, they will
be the finest and only thing Of the
kind In the country.
From Mr.. HOgben we learn that
decorations have been ordered for the
Eucampment Of the Knights Of Ply
this, and will be sold at cost price.
Circulars with rules governing the
band contest, have been issued. Other
circulars to all divisions and lodges,
giving railroad rates, programme,
ETC., have also been printed.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

tractive as crown jewels. Mr.. Cook
is neither an elegant nor an attractive
speaker There Is not q particle Of
magnetism In bis address. Such men
rarely possess many attractions as pub
lie speakers. But he presents
bis thoughts in stalWart, AnglO-saxon.
and cOnvinces his hearers without
rhetoric or grace In oratOry. II would
seem 10 us that q philosopher would
make a sorry attempt In convincing
an audience-shOuld his lecture
docs Death End Allii be clothed In
dne sentences and be delivered with
the polished precision Of the looking
glass orator. We cannot associate
the grace OF oratOry with the solid
argument Of Cooks lecture. Those.
therefore, who went to hear an ora
ton were disappointed, while those
who went to hear n logical, solid az
gument on a question Of vital impor-
lance to all were most thoroughly en-
tertained. Is is not possible for Us
within the limits Of an ordinary news
paper article to give any thing Ike
an analysis Of this wonderful produe-
ton, and we will therefore not attempt
1t. Those familiar with the lectures Of
Joseph Cook which have for several
years appeared in the New York In
dependent are somewhat familiar
with his line Of reasoning on this sub
ject. We believe we can faithfully
say that the lecture was in no de-
gree disappointing to those who have
thought and studied much upon this
great subject The Salins clergymen
did a most ereditable piece Of work
when they secured Mr.. Cook for Sail
ma.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29
800 league balls and bats to be given
away. For particulars call at ObeF's
One Price Cash Clothing HO use.

The Joseph Cook lecture. coming IS
Il did AFTER Considerable bungling on
the part Of the lecture bureau, and on
a very stormy evening, was highly
appreciated and enjoyed by the
thoughtful part Of our community.
It cannot be called q popular lecture"
and yet Mr. Cook has made Il sur
prisingly popular when We consider
that il is one Of the most profound
questions ever discussed by man, and
discussed by one Of the most pro-
found men Of this century. IL was
not possible for such q man ss Hum
bOldt, Agasiz, Darwin aud Ike
master minds to-so popularize their
best and profoundest thoughts - to
make them draw an audience like a
circus. To men, however, who have
rad and thought upon subjects treat
ed Of By these profound characters,
their words and sentences ere e. Et-
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

There is some talk again Of the
county commissioners purchasing :
fountain for he Park. Such 3 foun-
tain a. would be suitable would cosi
500. We believe the purchase would
be approved Of by the taxpayers
Nothing 90 luxurious and comfortable
for those who attend our annual fairs
and public Park gatherings could be
supplied for the same amount Of mon
ey. It would be much enjoyed on q
bot day, and 8 row Of sheep pens
would cost e much II mot more money.
A fountain located In front Of the
main building would be Mountain Of
public utility" as well as besuty.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

The directors Of the County Fair As
sociatlon met Monday, to transact
business relating to a Fair. 1t was
agreed to hold fair this fall, aud to 80
arrange matters that the various ele-
ments Of the county which have here
tofore commended over the matter, be
induced to take an active and enthu-
siactic interest in its proceedings. It
was agreed to hold the Fair on Wed
nesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept.
s, 8, and 10. The directors meet
again tomorrow to agree upon the
premium list.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29


The pleasant intelligence was re-
eeived last week that the Union Pa
cific eating house Il to be located al
Salina. The officers Of the Salina 4
Lincoln road, who have had their Of
fees in the railroad hotel building,
have moved out in obedience 10 in
struetiOns, and the wOrkingmen, II
they have not already commenced,
will soon commence repairing the
structure for the proposed change.
Col. Stanton, who is proprietor Of va
rious U. 2. eating houses, Is 10 have
charge Of the eating establishment
here. We cannot learn the exact
tune trains will commence stopping
for meals in Saliua, but suppose the
time is not far distant.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29
3 D, rITzriTaIcE. = come
Fitzpatrick & GOING,
SALIVA, KANSAS.
We are prepared to fur
nish money in any
sum on
Chattel,
Personal or
Real Estate
G=A- n = rroVsVT TaoG ann
Security at very reason
ably rates.
SALIVA, KANSAS.

We have an abundant sugplJ
of mOHeV, and cen close Loans
Without Uexatious delay. We
can make loans from 500 to
$4,000 on City Property for
ONE, TWO or THREE years
time. Loans on business houses
a Specially. We haze bottom
rates on Three or HUe year farm
loans. If you haze a Loan due
in less than a year, it WilI pay
VOu TO come and see US, make a
ReW loan, at IOwer rates, and
pay of the old one.
We own a complete set Of Ab-
stracts Books Of Saline County
properly, and can ShOw you
just wEat your title is. DOHOt
bay a piece Of property Without
a complete abstract Of title.
We will furnish abstracts on
short notice at reasonable rates.
Our Insurance business is
large and increasing. We wiH
give you indemnify against fire,
lightning, cyclones. tOrHGdOes,
yiHdStOTmS, etc. You cannot
afford to carry the risk yourself.
Do you want cheap farm, a nice
town residence. vacant lots, or = stock
rancho? We have them for sale on
terms 10 suit you. There Is money in
Balsna property now when the Mis-
souri, Pacific Is yet coming in Buy,
and double your money. Here are
q few bargins Ia farm and city prop
erty, and We have many for which we
have no room In these columns.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

strsyed April 18th, dark brown
mare pony. Two white hind feet,
white spot In forehead, heavy dark
name and foretop; slightly knee
sprung. Any Information leading 70
her recovery viii Be suitably re
varied. g. w. Fay.
Brookyilis, Kansaa
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

The laying Of the corner stone Of
the Kansas Wesleyan University
takes place on Thursday, the 9Th day
Of May. Bishop Ninde will deliver
the principal address. Gov. Martin
has been invited to be present, and
replied that he will be on hand IL his
official duties do not prevent II will
be quite an interesting occasion.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

The Chico Advertiser Of the oath
contains the following items concern
ing the Mo. Pacific railroad cOnstrue-
ton:
The Missouri Pacific bridge build
ers-with a large accumulation OF
bridge material at ChieO-cOmmenced
their work towards Saline last Mon
day.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick. the rosdmaster of
the T. 5. & w. r. R., was in town
last Monday and spent the night at
the Chico Hotel. He thinks the rail-
road to SalinA will be completed and
in running order by the 18th Of next
month.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

The members Of the graduating class
Of the High School have provided
themselves with handsome gold rings
which shall be pleasant mOmentoes
Of happy school days and companion
ship. The ring lie inscribed Is follows:
Outside, as. H. s." Inside, FTnis
Coronaf opus, 1861 The class has
recently been increased one mem
Der: Miss Mollie Sheriff..
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

Easter Sunday was ushered In with
q continuous fall Of rain, which inter
fered materially with the attendance
upon the various interesting church
services. The Episcopal. Methodist,
Baptist, Lutheran and Catholic
churches were especially decorated
for the occasion with fiOwers, shrubs
and notices.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

We have 500 copies Of elegantly
bound books valued at from sl.0O 70
sI.75 each, all to be given away. For
particulars cali at the Old Reliable
and Mammoth corner store Of E. W
Obor
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

The next meeting Of the Saline
County Teachers Association will be
held in the salIna High School Build
ing, Saturday, Nav LIST, at 9 O'Clock
A. NJ The following Is the pro-
grAmme
Musical Director, Miss Deighan.
Address Of Welcome-Prof A. D.
Goodwin.
Reading-Miss E. J. Deighan.
Diseussion-J. P. Perril, Miss
Nina Crawford.
AFTERNOON SESSION
English Literature In the common
schools-Miss JOie Stewart.
DiscussiOn-Mrs. Stephens, Mis-
COombs.
Arithmetie-ProE Rollmsn.
DiseussiOn-A. Williams, J. G
Gault.
Etymology-ProL Fertig.
DiscussIOn-Mr. Granville, Ms
Maggie Breton.
School GOvernment-Miss 8. A
Dise1s.iOn-A. J. stice. Miss Ads
vOndy.
Save money by trading with E. W
Ober.
J. A. Nelson, Fancy and Stapil
Groceries Temporary location Iron
Avenue, next door East BrsniG 4
Conrad:
JUST RECEIVED
New lot Of Hams.
Choicest Dried Beefin the city.
Breakfast Baoon-veFy nice
] lb9w.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

Mr.. Ed. Rose, q prominent farmer
Of Cambria township, was married
last Sunday to Mrs. Mary Callahan,
the ceremony being conducted by
Rev. A. B. Kirkland. The friends Of
Mr.. Rose land they are numerous)
take pleasure in eongratulating him
upon his union with q most excellent
lady, and wish that his pleasant face
may be as placid and pleasant as now
unto the end.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

Ladies' Muslin Underwear. the best
fitting and best made goods on earth,
for sale as low as you can buy the ma
terial. Come and examine at Z. w.
Ober's Old Reliable and Mammoth
Corner Store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

Married at the residence Of the
0Tsde's Parents, southeast Of this city,
On Tuesday evening. April q, by
Rev w. 8. Priest, Mr. James r. Will
Jams and Miss Lula Clark. Mr.. Will
Jams is now manager Of the w. NJ.
Clark rancho, and one Of the most
popular young men In the great Gyp-
sum Valley, - he was a faTOrate in
Salina when formerly a resident here.
The bride is spoken Of in the highest
terms as beng in every way worthy
Of her mate. Congratulations to the
new house OF Williams. Ehe follow
ing were among the presents: Silver
butter dish, butter knife, silver castor,
set table spoons, knives and forks, set
silver teaspoons, two bed sets, towels,
table linen, oil painting, one pair
gold bracelets, two pair lace curtains,
OttOmOn, two chamber sets.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

l. one year old and q vigorous healthy
animal, good size and finely formed.
Not having any use for him viii sell
him for $500 w. A. MAXWELL.
n o.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

We have rented the two front rooms
in the JOURNAL building now used
respectively as a telegraph Office
and a dress making shop. We ex-
pect TO take away the partition divid-
ing them and use the enlarged room
for our bindery exclusively. Our d.
mensiOns Qncluding the printing and
bindery establishmentsl haYe become
so extensive as to be unsuitable for any
"pent up Utica" We take possession
Of the new place June LIST. The tele-
graph people have not yet settled
upon a new room.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

In a very quiet, sensible way the
marriage OF Dr. NJ. J. Brown 20 Miss
Ada May Belleville, took place at the
residence Of the brides mother, South
Santa Fe, last Saturday evening
Rev. d. ID. Campbell conducting the
ceremony. DIR. Brown is one Of our
most promising physicians, having
attained some considerable eminence
in this portion Of the State rs prac
tlcioner in homeopathy. He enjoys
the reputation OF being 4 thorough
gentleman and possesses a character
unimpeachable. The bride has grown
from girlhOOd to wOmanhOOd in our
midst, and has a large circle Of ae-
quaiDtances who are rejoieed that she
has become united with one 80
worthy of her. She is q lady OF cul-
ture, talented and much admired for
her amiability. May the richest
treasures Of heaven be shOWered upon
this suit so happily consummaled.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29
Choice California Honey only 10
cents pound at E. w. Ober's.

The failure Of Joseph Cook to APP
pear on Wednesday evening as ad-
vertised was a disappointment to
many who came from abroad for the
sole purpose Of hearing him. We'd
nesday evening was very pleasant,
and had the lecturer been on hand ii
il believed the hall would not have
contained the audience. The storm
Of Thursday evening prevented quite
a number even Of those who had puT-
chased tickets putting in an appear
anee. Taken altogether there were
various reasons why the Ministerial
Association lost money by the failure
of the lecture to take place as adver-
fused. Hence when they came to sei-
tie with Mr.. Cook they very properly
deducted about $50 as damages, and
this was At the urgent request Of Mr..
Cook himself, who said Il was little
enough. This amount, Of course, Mr
Cook RECEIVERS OF the Lecture Bureau,
who were solely at fault for the con-
fict Of dates. The amount Of So
saves the Ministerial Association
from being "out Of pocket"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

800 clocks, all good time keepers, in
fact the best, TO be given away. Call
at Ober's One Price Cash Clothing
House.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

1g8 $40 acres Of splendid upland, miles north
Of Saina g acres 81 cultivation $50 rods Of hedg
ieuee. Fruit and shade trees. Stcne house is x
-. Stable s0K2i. Granary, coal shed hen house
and hog pens. Land IL watered by never laill ng
spring.. convenient 90 school house. THIS g. a
good place for farming OF grazing purposes. Prize
tl2-56 per acre. This .. one oi the hrst bargains
N 8Allne county.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

The Germania Society have decided
to furnish their little Park ct the
bridge with a band stand, and necess-
airy seats thereabOut. The trimming
Of the trees has furnished a most de-
lightful resort over there; and when
the blue grass has made q sod and the
PARK has become properly lighted, a
finer little resort for promensders can
not be found in this part Of the state.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29
STATIONS AND JteEs
Kept for Service By the gypsum
VALLEY Stock Farm,

offer to the farmers and breeders
Of Saline county the service Of the
stations Monte Christie and Young
NOnporiel- Prince, and the Imported
Spanish Jack Don Carlos, which can
be found at my stock farm In the Gyp-
sum Valley on ali days Of the week,
except Saturday. during the season OF
1886. On Saturday. Monte Christie
and Young Nonpareil-Prince viii be
found at Chico, Saline county.
MONTE CHRISTIE, 29Ts- 1856,
Is q dark gray stallion. i've years old.
l6i hands high, and weighs 1900
pounds. Recorded in the PereherOn
stud books Of France and America.
Pedigree: Monte Christie was fOaled
1881 imported 1888; got by Picador
(7sOl, he by the government stallion,
PicadOF, he by Favor, dam Orpheline.
Terms Of service: Single service. SO
cash season, $l4 to insure. Sl7.50.
YOUNG NONPARIEI.-PR PRINCE,
sired by Imported Nonpariel, he by
Old Nonpariel. NOnpariel Is = heau-
tiful dapple bay draft stallion. l63
hands high, thoroughly sound and Of
good temper. Perfect In symmetry,
with clean short legs Of good sub
stance. Weight, 1900 pounds. Terms.
single service, S cash season. IS; TO
insure, $40.
DON CARLOS,
black jack, 5 years old, l5l hands
high, and weighs 800 pounds. Terms
Single service, IS; for the season
Sl2; to insure, SIS.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

Jonas Forsse died OF abscess Of the
liver at his residence in this city,
Monday evening. at the age Of about
So years. His funeral occurred yes
terday under the auspices Of the
Knights Of Labor-his remains being
taken to the Falun cemetery. Mr..
Forsse has been employed in the
hardware store Of F. Kingman & Co.
during the past eight years. His late
employers speak in the highest terms
Of his honesty and faithfulness. He
was a quiet, unObtrusive man, but
very much thought Of by his friends.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

Never was such a stock Of dress
goods for sale in Kansas. as is for sale
at E. w. Ober's Old Reliable and
Mammoth store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

100 elegant ehrOmos in elegant
frames to be given away. For par.
ticulars call at Ober's One Price Cash
Clothing House.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

Carload choice seed potatoes just
received from Greeley, Cal, six varie-
ties, cheap at E. w. Ober's.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

leo acres Of 6ae bottom land four miles from
railroad station about ten miles south &C Saliua
10 acres in cultivation 40 acres pasture hedge
along three sides Of place II story frame house -
IA sfaBie 3tna2 grauary Implement shed and out
huildfngs. ! 9 sores enclosed for hog pagiure-
Well and spring 3 acres iu orchard. Price silfo.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

The following letter has been re-
ceived by Mr.. Faulkner. 1t will be
observed that in one paragraph the
Missouri Pacific depot is referred to.
We are glad to know that Salins is to
have 8 good building
ST. LOUIS, No, April 2lst, 1885.
HON. G. FAULKNER,
Cherokee, Kansas
Dear Sir-YOur letter Of April 18th
to the First Vice President, has been
handed me by him, with instructions
70 answer. A blue print Of the map
and profile through Franklin County
and that part Of Usage county to with
IN 9 mile Of Usage city. will be sent
you at Ottawa tomorrow.
will not be able TO give you the
line west Of Usage City before the end
Of the month. II Is very difficult
ground between there and Council
Grove, and / am having Mr. Beahan
explore the country thoroughly, be-
fore he decides upon any particular
location.
note what you say about the Sail
ma depot, and will take steps to give
your people such q structure az that
place as will be entirely sufficient in
dimensions for all the business, and
in appearance I hope to make Il such,
that neither your people nor the Rail-
road people, viii be ashamed Of IL
propose to build q depot Of stone.
Yours Truly.
HENRY MCLAUGHLIN,
Resident Engineer.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

Carload choice seed pOtat Oes just
received from Greeley, Cal, six vaTie-
ties at Z. w. Ober's.
Judge Hamilton informs US that he
has the instructions from Henry FOs-
ter, contractor fpr the Kansas and
Colorado Railroad, to obtain right Of
way for 10 miles Of the road from
Sallna west. He already has some s
men at work on the right OF way mat
ter. The engineers are making the
preliminary survey through Saline,
Mcpherson and Ellsworth counties.
The Judge started for Ness county
Tuesday, to remain until the bond
election, which occurs on May llth.
He bears with him strong endorse
ment from our best business men.
Charles ReIker, a well-knOwn farm
er Of Greeley township, who had been
dangerously III for many months
died last Sunday. His sge was 81
years. II months and Is days. He
leaves q widow aud i've children.
The funeral services, which were
largely attended, occurred Monday
being conducted by Rev. a. B. Kirt
land. He was buried In Gypsum
Hin Cemetery. It is believed tina
Mr.. Reiker's sickness was brough
about by exposure and OverWoFl
while running 3 threshlng machine
He was . man much respected By hil
neighb0Es. !
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

$40 worth ofGoods, any article in our
Store worth One dollar
$15 worth of Goods, any article in our
Store worth One dollar and fifty cts.
$50 worth of Goods, any article in our
Store worth $780,
$25 worth Of Goods, any article in our
Store worth $780,
Remember all our goods are marked
in plain figures, no deviation whatso-
ever and our prices with our Premium
are 20 per cent. cheaper than other So
called Clothing Houses.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29

Carload choice eating potatoes just
received direct from Greeley Cal, at
E. w. Oberis.