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Middletown transcript., 1886-02-12
The Sexes.

1t appears from published statistics
Of the worlds population, that women
have greater tenacity of life than
men. Nature worships the female in
all its varieties. Among insects the
male perishes at relatively earlier Pc
riod. In plants the staminate blossoms
die earliest, and are produced
in the weaker limbs. Female
quadrupeds have more endur-
ance than males. In the human race,
despite the intellectual and physical
strength Of man, the woman endures
longest, and will bear pain to which
the strong man succumbs. Zymotlc
diseases are more fatal to males, and
more male children die than female.
Deverga asserts that the proportion dy-
ing suddenly is about one woman to
seven men; 1880 men in the United
States, in 1870, committed suicide to
2S5 women. Intemperance, apoplexy,
gout, hydrocephalus, affections of the
heart or liver, scrofula and paralysis
are far more fatal to males than females.
Pulmonary consumption, on the other
hand, is more deadly to the latter. Fe-
males in cities are more prone to con-
sumption than in the country. All old
countries not disturbed by emigration
have a majority of females in the popu-
lation. In royal families the statistics
show more daughters than sons. The
Hebrew woman is exceptionally short
lived. The married state is favorable
to prolongation of life among women.
DR.. Hough remarks that there are from
two to six per cent more males born
than females, yet there are more than
six per cent more females in the living |
population, from which statistics it
may be concluded To rroduvemen who
can possibly obtsa much less coss,rapidlyJ
faeP ont compe-
that as men am mai ggc61
scarce, theyscat1ot be sufficiently pr
ed by the other sex.
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system OF Workinrmen,s Insuranca

An important meeting of managers of
the savings banks in the principal cities
has taken place at Milan. They consti-
tuted the superior council of the newly
instituted national bank for the msur-
ance of workmen against accidents aris-
ing during their work. In the first year
Of operations $4,000 workmen availed
themselves Of the advantages of this sys-
tenn of insurance.
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Germany,s Noted But Aged Historian,

It is said that Leopold Won Ranke looks
like a perfect specimen of those medieval
philosophers who spent their days and
nights in front of huge, outspread folios,
with no companion but a pensive cat,
and no furniture or ornament to their
cells save skulls and cross bones, sand
glasses, elixir phials, and chemical re-
torts. His manners are described as
affable and unaffected, and he never dis
plays any Of the disagreeable, eccentrici-
ties of genius. The aged historian works
from 10 o'clock in the morning until Q
daily, and again from o'clock in the
evening until 1 a. m. His best work is
done at midnight, Letter.
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MosT EXCELLENT.-J. J. Atkins,
Chief of Police, Knoxville, Tenn,
writes: My family and 1 are
beneficiaries of your most excell-
ent medicine, DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption; having found it
TO be all that you claim for it, desire to
testify to its virtue. My friends to
whom have recommend it, praise it
at every opportunity" DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, is
guaranteed to cure Coughs, Colds, Bron-
chitis, Asthma, Group and every affec-
tion of Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Trial Bottles Free at DR.. j. Gibson
Carroll's Drug Store. Large Size 81. 90.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-12
A Halo for st. Peters Statue.

In Mensignor McColgan's church al
Baltimore some gas jets are put to an odd
use. A statue of ST. Peter, brought re-
Gently from Germany, stands near the
altar, the figure baing clad in a purple
tago, topped by a buff cloak, with fringe
Of gold. The circle Of jets is put above
the head of the figure, and curious ef.
feet of halo is thus given.-Exchange.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-12
Blue Ink on Green Paper.

One Of the holiday books recently is
sued in England was printed in blue ink
on green paper. This was done in ac-
cordance with the advice of German
scientist, who says that the short-sight-
edness Of his countrymen is due in part
to the German characters, but mainly to
the violent contrast of ink and paper
black and white. Chicago Herald.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-12
SUMNER AND WINTER.

There is no blast howeer SO fierce it blows
Across wide Moorlands leaguered fast by
SHOWS,
That does not bear the presage of q tune
The thrush will carol in the heart Of June
&C. ST. in Youths Companion
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Mutrs a hundred Years Ago.

NUNS q Hundred Years Ago.
A hundred years ago ladies used muffs
five or ten times as large as the little rolls
of fur or pounches of plush and lace In
closing the hands nowadays.
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A Platinum wire for Telescone..

A platinum wire too fine to be seen
with the naked eye is saide to have been
made by Mr.. Il. T. Raid, of Brooklyn. 1t
is to be used in telescopes as substitute
for the spiders web usually employed.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-12

Only those persons whose VOCATION d6-
mands mental labor can appreciate the
necessity of brain food, and to these We
call attention to DIR. Henley's Celery,
Beef and Iron, which is not only food,
for the brain, but is also a tonic for the
blood, affording building material to
the human system. its constituent parts
being daily used by the leading physi-
clans of Europe and America in their
practice. Writers, above all othrs,
should look into the medicinal qualities
of Celery, Beef and Iron. 1t is for sale
by all druggists.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-12

A little Fort Atkinson girl, four
years old was standing at a window
looking at load of hides which was
passing by. Jumping down from her
chair she ran into the kitchen exclaim-
ing mamma mamma there, goes
a whole lot of tails and hooks to
make some more cows on"
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-12

It is stated that there are 5000, 900
sittings in the churches of the Anglican
communion in England and Wales.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-12

1856.
mon shore

Ken travel DER.
" EFfve to grasp and greet
nate'er the waves wash to their feet
de hears strange, sweet melody
From unseen isles far in the sea;
And tries to sing with tuneful tongue
The songs that unto him are sung.
They praise him for his wondrous art;
But ever, in his inmost heart,
How far apart, he knows with tears,
The songs he sings and those he hears.
JULIAN A. DUBOIS.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-12

The merits Of st. Jacobs Oil as a sure
cure for rheumatism are known every
where.
Middletown transcript., 1886-02-12


EXPERIENCE VS.. INEXPERIENCE.-
It is matter of regret that in introduc-
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla, its proprietors
are obliged to overcome certain dis
trust by some people who have bought
worthless compounds mixed by persons
ignorant of pharmacy. Messrs. G. I.
Hood & Co. are reliable pharmacists of
long experience and they make no claims
for Hoods Sarsaparilla which cannot
be slfbstantiated by the staongest proof.
And we say to those who lack conf
dence, read the unsolicited testimon-
ials in favor of Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and then prove its merits by actual per-
sonal test. We are confident you will
not be disappointed, but will find it a
medicine of great value, which can be
implicitly relied upon. 100 Doses 81.
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The German RaiIroal.

They are making . great fuss about
an engineer on a railroad in Germany
who has run on the road forty-nine
years and never had an accident. We
don't see anything wonderful about it,
says R. j. Burdette, in the Brooklyn
Eagle. The engineer on q German
railroad, we believe, always walks
ahead of,his train and Shoes every
thing off the track while his, wife
shoves the train along after him.
Still, we can see how an accident
might happen. The engineer might
grow weary and climb on the train
and go to sleep, and so get into the
station ahead Of time, and run the
risk of catching severe cold while
while waiting for the Esteamagewag-
onhausbundeirassmeister German for
station agent) to open the Sweitrack-
agesteamwagonausgeround bausmit-
swansigdoars (round-house). Indeed,
when you come to think over it seri-
ously, the life of q German railroad
engineer, after he has been in contin-
uous service ninety years, and has lost
his hair, teeth, sight, and hearing, and
his sense of taste begins to fall, is envi-
roned with peril. m 8
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.,,.. :, s..,,..s ,a... Farms :, !: =, 40

Adapted to Grain, Grass, Small Fruits ,,,a
Peaches. 81 Send for Catalogue. "a -
s : I. MALONE, q CO., SALISBURY NJ, S:
a9jan-sw ,.-;'''. y 1'a'l-s aau-
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nYsPEPsIA.--Its Nature. Games 80
~ tation and Cure. BY sJoHN II Mnkgys,esn.l
lowell Mass; u years Tax Colieetorr orraksk,n. sa.,t.
lree 70 any ADDRESS. : my
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HOW TO USE
Balm
.ArARlRh

WANTED-LADIEs to work for us at their
quietly made. No photo. painting: no no. can yo
vass1ng. For full particulars, please add ress
at once, Crescent Art Co., boston. Mass.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
Dansby Mining Company.

AT Il meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Dansby Mining company held at the
Office of the secretary in this city on
Friday, July "a, the following perma.
nent officers and directors were elected
for the ensuing year:
President, S. NJ. Booth.
Vice president, S. 4. Forsha.
Treasurer, ID. w. Webster.
Secretary, A. T. Feay.
Directoas: S. +. Forsha, G.. w. Smith,
V. c. Currier, William Wood, S. NJ.
Booth, d. w. Webster, T. V. Garlock,
A. L. Feay.
We are informed that operations Oh
the mine will be i~nauguraled next
week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

Mr.. L. G.. Johnson, general superin-
tendent ofthe True Grit Silver Mining
company OF Buffalo Gap, was a visitor
in Custer on Tuesday. Mr.. j. presented
this Office a sample Of the Bavarian
stone found in one of the silves claims
owned by that company, which is evil
IDENTITY superior to any stone hitherto
found in this country for the purpose Of
honing razors and other fne-edged
surgical instruments, etc. He also pre-
scented III with a sample of what is
termed Virginia marble, which very
much resembles the fine jasper found at
Sioux Falls, and which, when polisheh,
is exceedingly beautiful. The marble
was found by Mr.. Johnson about three
miles from the Gap, and Il stock COM
pany has been organized upon both
properties, which will result in active
operation upon the same in the cary
future. and which we have no doubt
will materially add to The Importance
and general prosperity Of that highly
promising young city.
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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

The Childrens Day services at the
Methodist church on Sunday were well
attended, the house being filed to its
utmost seating capacity at both services.
The exercises by the children were in
teresting and profitable the children
proving themselves to be bright and
talented. The financial receipts of the
day were in advance of last year, which
fact speaks well for the growing interest
and liberality of the people of Custer
City.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
UnCigested Food

In the stomach develops an acid which sting.
the upper part Of the throat and palate, causing
'heartburn." 1t also evolves Il gas which pro.
duccs wind ON the stomach" and n lcelinp
ard appearance Of distcnsiou In that Or.an af
Ger cutting. For both this acidity aud swelling
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a much better
remedy than alkaline stlts, like hartshorn and
carbonate Of soda. A wincg'aosful of the Ritters.
after or before dinner, will be found TO act rs q
reliable carminative or preventive. This fine
specific for dyspepsia, both in its acute anl
chronic form, alse prevents and cures m%alarial
fever, constipation. liver comdloint, kidney
troubles, nervousness and debility. Persons
who observe in themselves a decline OF yigor
should use this fine tonic without delay.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

Mr.. Dow, a merchant, and an ole
resident of Rockerville, was assaulted
while asleep in his store building al
that place. by some unknown person
on the night of the 25th ult. He was
struck upon the head with a billet OF
wood, which partially stunned him, and
rising up in bed, was again struck,
whereupon his assailant fed out of the
back door. Mr.. Dow followed to the
door, where he fell in a semi-conscious
condition after having given the alarm.
1t is supposed that the intention of the
bastard was to beat Mr.. Dow into un-
consciousness, and then rob the estab-
lishment. No trace of the would-be
robber has been found.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
School Report.

Report of the higher department O
the Custer public school for the tern
beginning April 9TH, 1886, and endin,
June 25th, 1856.
No of days taught, SO. No. pupils en-.
rolled, %. Average daily attendance
10. Per cent of attendance, 20. Annie
Plummer and Myrtle Griifis have been
perfect in attendance; Maggie Nc
Mahon ranking second, having been ab
sent but n half day. Pearl Maple has
been absent n day. The attendance
of several others has been nearly as
good, their absence being due to sick,
ness.
Much Of this terms absence has been
caused by sickness.
MAY VINCENT, Teacher.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

The sale Of railroad town lots at Her.
mosa on the Goth resulted in the trans
fer of n lot only. The people OF
Hermosa object to the location of the
railroad townsite, which it appears is
situated upon the top of a gumbo hill,
and they submitted to the agent of the
company a petition praying for a change
of location, to a point on the creek be-
low, which, in view Of the greater adj
v~antages, should meet with favorable
consideration.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
PERSONAL.

w.
at the Vienna on Saturday.
c. f. Pike of Sioux City was looking
over the city on Thursday.
s. p. Carter of Norfolk, Neb., was a
visitor in Custer on Monday.
d. Phinney and wife ofHill City were
at the kleemann on Saturday.
Peter Jensen of Rockerville was a
visitor in the city on Monday.
S. Penwarden, of Honesdale, Pa, was
a Vienna guest on Wednesday.
George Burroughs was in from his
Beaver creek ranch on Sunday.
Sam Moses, a merchant of Oelrichs
was at the Kleemann on Saturday.
Charles A. Girdler of New York was
a guest at the Vienna on Saturday.
ID. LentIil Of Chicago was autographed
at the Kleemann on Wednesday.
w. J. Thornby of Battle River was a
visitor in Custer the first of the week.
Tim Coleman was a visitor in the city
from his Bull Dog ranch on Saturday.
II. N. Scott and Doc Faust of Tender.
foot, were at the Kleemann on Satur-
day.
w. Lancdale, of Centre Point, Iowa,
was a kleemann House guest on Satur.
day.
C.. L. Martin, an Omaha commercial
representative was doing the city Oh
Wednesday.
j. G. Spencer of the l. A X ranch was
in the city on Saturday en- route to the
ranch from Chicago.
T. NJ. Barrett, of Chicago commercial
fame, was talking business to our mer
chants or Monday.
H. N. Wright and J. w. McConn re
turned from the northern carbonat.
camp on Wednesday.
S. Fedderson, VIM. Mcfarland and y
Hanif, of Buffalo Gap, were Kleemanr
House guests on Thursday.
jeff McDermott came down from
Deadwood on Saturday, and left for
trip to st. Paul on Monday.
Joe Brunschmidt, w. A. Brooks, ant
Fred Helm, of Buffalo Gap were guests
at the Kleemann on Thursday.
S. f. Forsha of Crook City was in the
city on Thursday and Friday on bust
ness connected with the Dansby Mimi.
company.
F.. G. Johnson, Supt. Of the True Gri
Mining Co. Of Buffalo Gap was in tn,
city on Monday on business connected
with his company.
II. j. Mckee and Mark Thomas
prominent prospectors fer silve,
and fireclay, came in from Lin,
creek on Monday, with f~reclay an incl
thick on their No. 8 brogans.
Charlie Mitchell, of Deadwood, an oil,
timer OF this place, and later on q fore
man in the Terra mine, came down or
Wednesday and will remain until afte,
the 4th. Charlie has many friends
here, who are pleased to see him.
James Wilson and G.. Knubel of New
York, members of the Harvey Peak Til
Mining Co., accompanied by Ward A
Hepburn of the Eta Tin camp, and w
W. Challis, of Hill City, were guests at
the Kleemann House on Thursday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

The Hot Springs road is said to be in
an almost impossible condition for
teams, by reaso of a few bad crossings
and Siding places, which could be
easily repaired at q moderate expense.
The early attention Of the board of
commissioners to this important matter
would doubtless meet with public
sanction. There are many persons now
at the Springs who would visit this
place if we had a passable road. Wake
up, Please.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

The Republican is publishing a series
of letters written by John K. Brennan
Of that place to the Pioneer Press in
1876, which serve as "reminiscences, re-
calling the incidents of interest which
TRANSFERRED in the pioneer days of the
Black Hills, when the unfriendly atten-
tons of the native scalp-lifter added a
color of romance to border life in this
primeyal paradise Of pristine lowell.
ness.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

A. d. Clark. Of the News, has been
taking n short vacation, having visited
Deadwood and other northern Hills
camps. He returned as far as Rapid on
Tuesday where he dispensed with the
services of his guide, having reached q
point within hailing distance of the
r.iilroad.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
Married..

At the residence Of Mr.. K. n. Richarl-
SON, on June 9th. 1896, by the Rev.
Henry A. James, Victor G.. Currier, of
this city, to Miss Eva l.. Fowler, of
Battle River, Dakota.
The best wishes Of the CHRONICLE are
cordially extended.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

The Rapid Republican, noting the
recent sale Of the Tin Reef mine, closes
with the following addendum:
"Custsr City is surrounded by tin
leads and mica veins as well us some of
the richest gold ores i'm the world, and
lately they claim silver ore which will
eclipse all others"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

Methodist Church-There will be
services on Sabbath as follows: Sab
bath school at 10 a. m; preaching sery
ice at III, sermon for the children. Sub
ject, knowing the scriptures" Preach,
ing service at s p. m. Subject, "In-
temperance" We welcome all persons
to these services. "Let us go unto the
House of the Lord"
HENRY A. JAMES, Pastor.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

MI. V. c. Currier, the newly married
sheriff Of Custer county will be at home
at the Vienna Hotel, pending the COM
pletion Of his new residence on upper
Crook street.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

Mr.. c. 4. Bishop, we are informed,
has accepted a position on the editorial
staff Of the Rapid Republican. Mr..
Bishop has had a wide range of editorial
expert ence, and We feel assured that
the Rep ublican will lose none Of its
former prestige by reason of the late
acquisition.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

The school children are requested to
meet at the school house on Monday,
the 5th, at 8 o'clock, at the call Of the
bell, for the purpose Of completing ar
engagements to join in the grand parade,
which takes place Mt 10 o'clock a. m.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

Odo Reder Of Hill City, has recently
consumniuted the sale of his ranch Gear
that place to the Harvey Peak Tin Min
ing company. The purchase, We learn,
includes certain tin locations and water
rights, and the consideration is stated
to be Sl7, 900.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

The new residence Of Messrs. Webster
and Tamlyn, on Crook street below 7th,
which is now rapidly approaching COM
pletion, will add much to the appear
ance Of that locality.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

The CHRONICLE Office Is again under.
going mechanical manipulation under
the mastery hands Of Clusters skilled
wood artist, Mr.. A. Johnson, whose re.
putation for faultless work, is only
equalled by the noise he makes with
hammer, saw and tongue.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

A. I. Van Devort has sold his branch
hardware store at Hermosa to Messrs.
Buckingham & Ingram who will con-
tinue the business at thal place.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
CUSTER CHRONICLE.
Official Paper OF Custer County

Deadwood's metropolitan greatness
will be enhanced by another national
bank, in the near future, to be styled
the Deadwood National.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

The Farmers Daughter is a cook
stove, the best stove made. 1t is sold al
j. Cochran's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
Wanted,

A first-class butcher. None otheI
need apply.
James Clark.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03
HENRY A. JAMES, Pastor.

Bids are invited for sinking an add.
tional 100 feet In the old shaft on the
Boss lode at Dansby. Particulars can
be learned at the Office of the Dansby
Mining and Milling Company, in the
Court House, Custer City.
A. T. FEAY.
Secretary ID. NJ d VI Co.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-03

If YOU want a good partner get the
Farmers Daughter.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-10-23

die, ready 10 start without ono min.
ute's delay the precious letter bag was
tossed from ono postman 70 tbs other,
and, ere the wearied ineomer hid even
tlismounted, hts successor had started
on his onward way.
Then pony Rnd man might rest and
feed and rest again, Gill the reiRrn Of
the messenger with a reillled letter, bag,
which was warranted TO accomplish its
ourhe3 Of upward Of 100 miles in 24D
hours. The railway on the New ork
side being already constructed as far
as 1T Joseph, that station was the
eastern point to-which the pony express
had to runl.
This pony express was continued for
two years, accomplishing its work with
amazing regularity, aud involving many
feat Of splendid riding and wild ad.
venture, II proved, however, ruinous
failure from a commercial point Of view,
aud the company collapsed with dodcit
of 5000, 900.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-10-23

Residence does not seem to be nee
essary qualification for the Office Of
mayor in Eastern cities. The Repub-
licans are talking of running Colonel
Robert g. Ingersoll for mayor. Col.
Ingersoll occasionally stays for a few
weeks or months at a New York hotel,
but the difficulty IN the present case is
that Col Bob has already declared in
public that il he had vote in New
York he would cast it for Henry
George Mr.. George himself has been
a resident of New York less than q
year. He has lived for two or three
years in Brooklyn; before that, for a
short time, IN New York, and previous
TO that he lived in San Francisco. Mr..
Grace also, the present mayor, and the
probable candidate Of the county De,
mocracy faction for reelection, was
born in Ireland, Of Irish parents, has
lived most of his life in South Ameri.
ca, and has never been naturalized as
an American citizen,