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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1886-12-25

One Of 80 Toquerville saints a few
days ago went 10 the old man to ask for
bic daughter in marriage. The father
old and deaf, did not catch on. On
yes" he said. "You can ave er hut she
need greasin bad; she's hen run 'roun
q heap o late" He had jumped at tho
conclusion that the youth wanted TO use
his wagon. --Fri.co Times.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1886-12-25

iAsd Nsiss.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
Clifford Parker.

The following from the New York
Express of Aug. l4th gives the details
of IA transaction in which the erratic
Clifford lost the major portion of his
precious ducats;
chairman Peters, ofthe Consolidated
Stock and Petroleum Exchange, at noon
to-day read a communication from Gir-
ford Parker, a member of the Exchange,
regretting his inability to meet his con-
tracts. Then Mr.. Peters mounted the
sales rostrum and proceeded TO buy in
and sell various stocks for account of
the crippled broker. Mr.. Parker was
unknown outside a vcrv small circle
but Chairman Peters INDUCED in the
buying and selling operations under the
rule for a whole hour without inter-
ruption. Members who attempted 70
keep tally of the transactions soon
wearied of the effort, and at the end Of
that time it was folnd ont that The
quiet and unobstrusiye Mr.. Parker's
operations embraced some $500 shares
Of almost every stock on the list. from
the lowest price to the biggest dividend
payer. Dv | p. m. Mr.. Parker was the
best known member Of The Exchange.
With a view Of making a dead sure
thing" the gentleman had bought .or
long and sold for short account Of tho
same shares. . Considerable merriment
WIS caused by the novel methods of
operations INDUCED in by Mr. Parker
and his disastrous attempt 10 rice two
horses going in opposite directions, the
general impression being that no had
"lost his head" Mr.. Parker could not
be seen, and the extent Of his losses
caunot yet be told. His emba BASEMENT
will but 81 Gh,ly affect other houses.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
Muiionaire's Opinion Of the Hills.

James T.. Booge, of Sioux City, has
been identified with the deve opment
of this portion Of the vest fol nearly
thirty years. He is now engaged in the
pork packing business at Sioux City
paying during the packing season over
100000 a day for hogs. During tie
early DAYS Of Sioux City he was tie
moving spirit in the Wholesale grocery
house of III. ID. Booge d Co., and when
the writer of this interview, together
with Charley Collins, the eccentric
genius, who started the Daily Champion
in Deadwood in 1877, began to agitate
the question of gold in the Black Hills
way back in 1923, the subject of this in
terview contributed $500, and paid his
subscription in cash, to a fund that was
raised in that city for the purpose of
opening this country to white settle
ment. He has always taken a broad
gauge interest in this country, but this
Is his first visit here. Arriving here on
Tuesday evening he intended to return
home on the following evening, but the
nor he looked around the more he got
stuck on the country, and postponed his
visit until this morning. Meeting him
last evening We asked him
"How do you like it here. jim ?"
Dam well, Dan. Do you know | am
surprised all around with the Hills.
When | read Judge Allison's interview,
which appeared in your paper, | thought
you made the whole thing up. Since
my visit to Deadwood, | am surprised at
the conservative character of the judges
expressions. This is a boss country.
Can't express myself regarding its future
rs it appears 10 me. There is gold and
silver in the ground and in the rocks
here, and there is plenty in the business
enterprises of this section. There is not
only wealth in everything out here, but
there is health and enjoyment in your
scenery and in the ozone, and in the
springs of water in the country. | be-
lieve | shall come out here and die
when | get ready"
This is the substances Of what d west
ern million businessaire man said about
the Hills, and he wasn't drunk, either.
Pioneer.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
a TO Please.

New York Times: There, sir" said
the landlord of q summer resort hotel
as be LED his guest into a 7x9 room o.
the top floor, what do you think Of
that"
Rather stufiy," commented the vic.
lin.
"Think so ?"
eyes, | know SC. Any shades or
blinds to these windows? ?"
"Well-er-no, sir. It's a beautiful view
from here, sir. You can see the whole
county, sir"
Eyes, but you can't see the whole
country any better than the whole
country can see you, Have me called
before daylight, please"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Grover got a bite.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

=, r. Il 4. N.
Custer City lodge, No. &C, A. r. & A. NJ, meets
I'm Masonic hall i'm regular Communication on
the first and third Wednesdays OF each month.
d. w. FAICk, w. NJ.
Jos. KuBLER, Sec,
g.. Il. X.
Ccn. Steele Post No. 81 nc cts IA. e r'r : session
eve, Fid. v 81 &c Cour. Hone Hall et 7:cB D,
m. Y .;ny mewoe.s WI nee. W II q hear.y
welcome,
e.. ". CoosI, Commander,
Al FsAv, Adj, N.
L. u. q. 4.
Fidelity Lodge OF ! o. q. T. meets at the
Goa I. House at 7:St p. IN. Saturday evenings.
j. c. CARR, w. G.. 7. G.. T.. BoYDES, w. s.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
IERRITC4T.5L or FICE. =,

Cove por-Cilberl A. Pierce.
Secreta,y-M. l.. MeCo. mack
Chief Justice-Bai tied r. ipp.
Associate Justice William T.. eau Gu w. y.
Mcconnell c.. .. p lmeT End L.. X. Church.
U1,ted States A..o, nev-Jonl u. C.. .,aac.
United States ~. sa I'D. w. Nafa,ta.
Surveyor tene.a'--Na. s fa eio,.
De,e,sie 20 Coz &c so. s. C'~o a.
Territorial + ea ,a.e u W. l. mo ID.
Territorial Arui,o.-I. w C.'tNel
Su perinten6el o 5u31c LIS, dc e g. A. ste.-
idaa Jones'. As7.st1 f.-J. w, Cosan.
Atto.uer Gene -,-T2o.,e Rec
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Gle k Of Cour A. T. Fey.
Dis.i let A..o ccs- rucl u. Wood.
Co n n;ss;oness--W, N. Walker, Jas, Clark, W.
New.
Shelly c. ies.
Rey's.er o. Deed ,--f. J. v. Eutkowski
Treasr et--H. Y. y. Diya
AsAessos--r. s. pl %.
Ju6ge DIP o., e-W. j. Thornby
Coiopcc-C. w. Hi,cucocx
Supt. o'Pub. lDs.ructiou--J. B. Dickovcr
Jus, ice of the Peace. NJ. Lewis, Custer.
CoDs,able-Jas Scott. Cus,er.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

J. is here ~ oide ed that the foregoing notice
o. Aop}ication for Pa,en, be published for tho
pe.'od q sf=,y days III the Cus,er Ch. onlcle. a
weekly newspaper published ut Cus.er City,
DaLO,a.
J. I. LUSE, Register
First publication, Ju'v3.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

New York Times: Druggist Well,
my little man, what can / do for you?
Boy want 10 cents worth OF
cochineal and ) cents worth of nayseed.
Druggist-What do you want cochi-
neal and hayseed for?
Boy-Me mudder IS maxim some
strawberry ice cream for the church
picnic.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Methodist Church.

McfHOdIst tHHfrM.
Rev. ri. A. James. Pastor Services In the NJ
z Church every Sunday nj II o'clock a. IN, and
7:cD O'Clock p. m. All are cordially invited.
Sabbath School al 10 O'clock a. m.
Ongrcgafi onai Church.
Cev. w. u. J. Stevenson, Pastor.--Divtce Sc v
ice every Sunday at IL u. nj. and 7:0 =. ~. 30 :
day school IT 10 a. m. An address eve,y WcA.
nesd..y n n. al 20 20 which oil ale e. ncsl "
inv, cd.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Fo: fresh candy, genuine Havana
CO: s, all kinds of pipes go to COCHRAN 3
Wee they sell cheap.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

County Officers.

Re-, .s.er--J. p Luse Deldw Jod.
Rece. ven John LaFabe,, Deadw cod.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-01
THE cERRIoR TRIAL.
More Evidence About the Loss of
the Racer.
Several Portland Gentlemen Appear
as Witnesses.

BosToN, April 30.-The trial of jeffrey
Gerrior, captain of schooner Racer, for sink
ing the vessel off Cape Elizabeth, was con-
tinued this morning in the United States
Court by the testimony of Edward Gould OF
Portland, who testified to the sale of potatoes
to him by Gerrior, Dec. &c, 1885. James E..
Murphy junk dealer in Portland, testified
to sales of travis and lead sinkers on hand
lines to him by Gerrior. Joseph A. Pickett,
a Portland police officer, testified to taking
Gerrior before the City Marshal Benz. f.
Andrews, formerly City Marshal of Pert
land, testified to the detention and subsequent
discharge of Gerrior.
Col VIM. e. Hadlock, of Cranberry Isle,
Me-, testified that he bought Is, ,241 pounds of
fish of Gerrior in December, 1885; sold him
some provisions and other things, and gave
him $1S17 and a draft and check: On
cross-eXamination Col. Hadlock testified that
the Racer came into Cranberry Isle in Octo-
ber, 1884, in a sinking condition, and with
her crew nearly exhausted from pumping:
The vessel was hauled alongside the wharf
and it was found that seam had opened
abreast of the fore rigging and the oakum
had come out. The witness then explained
that the open seam was between the cardboard
and the rabbit in the keel, and was found to
be what is known as "hollow seam" or one
in which the seam is wider on the inside than
on the outside. Oakum will not pack well in
a hollow seam, and in time it will water-soak
and be liable in six or eight months to be-
come so soft as to be forced inside by the
pressure of the water. The caulker at work
on the Racer found such a seam in looking
her over in October, 1884. Witness also saw
the Racer in December, 1885, when ashore at
his wharf, and noticed wet place on the
keel, while the rest of the hull and keel were
dry, This was in about the same place as
the hollow seam of the year before, and indi-
Gated a leak over space of about two feet in
the cardboard seam.
Joseph Gomez, Portuguese seaman on the
Racer gave his testimony through an inter
prefer, and told substantially the same story
of the cruise as other witnesses.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-01
FIRE RECORD.
A $3.50, 900 Fire in San Francisco,
California.
Several Men Said to Have Been
KILLED by a Falling Wall
Business Houses in Baltimore Con-
sumed-Loss 5000, 900.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 3o.-Shortiy
before o'clock this afternoon fire broke out
in the basement of l.. 81 E. EmanuePs furni-
ture establishment on Market streets, be
tween Third and Fourth streets, and rapidly
spread to A l.. Bancroft & Co.'S stationery
and publishing establishment in the same
building. Inside of an hour the building,
which is five stories high, was Quilted and the
entire contents consumed. The fire then
spread to adjoining smaller buildings, num-
Der of which with their contents were also
destroyed. Total losses are estimated at
$750,000.
Patrick Beatty was killed by the falling
wall of Bancroft & Co.'s building while en-
deavoring to escape from an adjoining trunk
factory in which he was employed. A mum,
Der of others are reported killed and several
seriously injured.
BALTIMORE, Md, April 30.-The most
disastrous fire in this city for many years
broke out shortly after o'clock tonight in
the five story warehouse 318 West Baltimore
street, occupied by S. w. Flees & Co., whole
sale notions and wnite goods. Inc names
spread with rapidity and the entire fire de,
partment was called upon, but brisk wind
carried the fire to the adjoining buildings,
and they were badly damaged before water
could exert its influence. Fleess d Go. car
ried a stock valued at $15O,00O, which was
totally DESTROYED: the building, owned by
the estate of Jacob Trust, was worth $75,--
600. M. S. Levy q Sons, straw goods, and
NJ Ring & Co., clothing, occupied Nos. 800
and 322. Levy & Sons lose $65,000 in stock
and machinery, and Ring & Go, 100000. M;
Ring owned the building, which was valued
at $4,000. The building. numbered 324, 326
and 32S, was occupied by Cross & Dunbrace,
furniture, and Imwold q Mahring, carpets;
the former firm estimate their loss $4,000;
Imwold & Mahring lose $4,000; the estate
of Jesse Slingheff owns the building, which
is damaged about $4,000. Albert Brothers,
No. North Howard street, hardware, car
ried $4,000 stock, which is badly damaged.
Other losses aggregate $4,000, making the
total loss over $600,00O on which there is a
partial insurance. The origin of the fire is
Unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-01
ATHLETIC SPORTS.
LUCK GO WITH THEM.

The Portlands leave the city this morning,
and open the league series in Brockton this
afternoon. Manager Spence will go with
the team, but his eye is in such a condition
that he will not be able to play for several
days. Mckinley and O'Rourke will be the
Portlands' battery, and Dugan will probably
cover second.
This afternoon, also, the NewburyportS
open the series in Boston, and the Lawrences
in Hayerhill.
BANG0R'S BALL TEAM.
At a meeting of the directors of the Ban
gor Base Ball Association Thursday even
ing, Mr.. c. j. Parker was chosen manager,
Mr.. j. Frank Boyd secretary, and Mr.. J. w.
Mcclure treasurer 1t was voted to sign the
nine at once, but not to commence playing
until about June GOTH Strong efforts will be
made to engage Ray of the State College
team, and Donovan, Dearth and Lynch OF
last years Queen Citys, Pushor and SOule of
the Bowdoins, Sanford, catchero of the Bates,
Aiken and Hale, pitcher and first baseman
of the Dartmouths, are to be asked for
terms. A game will be arranged with the
Beacons for Friday, July 10th.
DARTMoUTHs, s; BowDoINs, 6.
Seven hundred persons witnessed the
second Dartmouth-B -Bowdoin game in Hano-
yer, N. H., yesterday afternoon. Davis's
effective pitching was offset by costly errors
in throwing. Dartmouth changed their bat
terry after the first inning, McManus being
unable to hold Dillon. The score
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-01
THE METHoDISTS.
Second Day of the Maine Conference
at Bridgton.

BRIDGToN, April 30.-This forenoon bust
ness opened with a semi-centennial sermon
by Rev. G. G. Cone, who gave an interesting
discourse from II Corinthians, chapter V,
verse II. He gave personal "reminiscences OF
the past fifty years. He favored preaching
without manuscript, and humorously spoke
of young men and ''puffology."
A vote of thanks was rendered Mr.. Cone
for his good sermon.
The place of the next annual meeting OF
the Conference was next discussed. 1t was
unanimously voted to hold the conference in
Waterville. Remarks were then made by
visiting brethren, Revs. Cummings of the
Home for Little Wanderers, and Hustled.
They represented the New England South
ern Conference. Mr.. Fiske represented the
New England Baptist Conference. Reys.
Davies, Hague and Lincoln of the local Con-
gregational churches also made brief re-
marks, as did Bishop Warren.
Rev. DR.. Allen, the retiring presiding elder
of the Lewiston district, received as pres
ent financial token of esteem from his
district.
Bishop Warren gave a most eloquent
charge to the candidates for elders orders.
At the afternoon session the exercises con-
sisted of reading psalm by Rev. DR.. Allen
and prayer by Rev. John Cobb. Memories
of Rev. Aaron Sanderson were read by Rev.
c. f. Wetherbee, and brief remarks fol-
lowed by Rev. A. S. Ladd; of Rev. E. W.
Hutchinson by Rev. G. J. Clark and remarks
by Dr.. Allen of Alpheus B. Loyewell, by
Rev. N. D. Center; of Isaac Lord, by Rev.
Stephen Allen; of E. w. Simons, by Rev. c
J. Clark; of Mrs. c. Munger, by Rev. d. b.
Randall.
In theevening occurred the Sunday school
anniversary with interesting exercises, in
Guiding an able address by Rev. DR.. j. M.
Freeman.
Saturday will'be devoted to business and
the Woman's Foreign Mission and Church
Extension anniversaries. There is an in
creased attendance and unwayering interest.
The fine weather is making the conference
in every way success.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-01
STATE OF MAINE,
HEAD QUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION,
Scarborough. April 20, 1886.
Of the Court and Maj. Gen. 5th DIVISION.
was James suckIey Murdered2

Nothing definite has yet been learned re-
garding the cause of the death of James
Buckley at Prentiss, on Tuesday afternoon.
1t seems that Buckley and his wife have had
many domestic broils recently.
On Tuesday afternoon, Buckley undertook
to punish their oldest child, boy 10 years
old. His wife objected, and a row ensued.
She SAYS that her husband choked her. She
loosed his hold on Der throat. whereupOn he
struck her over the forehead According to
her statement, Buckley thought that he had
killed her, and falling over on his back, died.
His body, however, shows large swelling
over the heart, and an apparent swelling of
the cords of the throat Mrs. Buckley ex-
hbits no injuries except slight blackening
of one eye.
Buckley was man 40 years old. His wife
is seven years younger, She has a bad repu-
tation in the neighborhood.
The inquest over the body was held yester-
day morning The coroners Jury found
Buckley came to his death from the effects
of heart disease, which attacked him while
engaged in an alteration with his wife,
Prentiss is one of the most remote towns
of PenObScOt county, being IS miles north
east of Bangor, and on the border of North
ern Washington county. 1t is some distance
from the line of the European & North
American branch of the Maine Central, ana
the nearest post Office is Kingman. Prentiss
had population of 416 in 1880
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-01
CITIZENS RELIEF.
The Regular Monthly Meeting Last
Evening.

The regular monthly meeting of the Citi-
zens' Mutual Relief Association was held
last evening in Reception Hall. There were
81 members present, with President Verrill
in the chair. The following new members
were elected: William NJ. Dyer, Gorham i,
James C. Dyer, Lorenzo f. Dyer, Deering :;
Walter L. Corey, Randall johnson, Port
land; c. b. Proctor, Ferry Village.
Secretary Rollins stated in regard to the
present condition of the association that on
the last assessment $1,006 were collected
and the membership is now, including the
members elected at this meeting, 1,O25,
against 1,O36 at the time of Mr. Gledhills
departure. Since the organization of the
society there have been 1877 deaths. The
number of deaths occurring in the different
months of the year have been as follows
January, IL; (; February, IS; March, 13; April,
IL; May, 81 June, 3; July, 10; August, IA ;
September, g.; October, II; November, s.;
December, 15 The time taken to collect
death claims compares very fayorably with
the period required in other similar societies.
The president thought the society to be in
prosperous condition.
n COuub ouON 1OO lltllUcIo IlOb Dt-
ing present, the proposed amendments to
the bylaws could not be acted upon, Mr..
John M. Mitchell moved that when the
meeting adjourn it should adjourn to meet
in the same place next Friday evening and
that committee of three be appointed to
secure the necessary attendance by persona
solicitation.
Mr.. Ezra Russell thought that every one
present should take hand in the soicita-
ton.
Mr.. Mitchelps motion was passed and
Fl. w. Deering were appointed the commit
tee.
President Verrill, for the directors, re-
ported that they had been unable to pro-
cure proposition from Mr.. M. N. Rich, in
reference to q settlement of the associations
claim against him. Mr.. Verrill said that
the directors found Mr.. Rich dlslncllned to
make proposition to be submitted to the
society. He wished to make his offer to an
individual or committee authorized by the
society to effect settlement. Mr.. Rich
thinks it impracticable to treat directly with
the society. He says that he is ready to
make proposition when a committee is APP
pointed with power. The directors conSe-
ouently ask to be excused from further SER
vice in the matter unless definite instruc-
tionS are glVen'tnem.
Mr.. Solomon Chenery moved to refer the
matter to the directors with authority to eff
feet settlement, but on the suggestion of
the president, Mr.. Chenery substituted a
motion for the appointment Of a COMMITTEES
of five members with power
A member arose and moved that the mo-
tion lie over for six months.
Mr.. Daniel Frazier thought the matter one
Tor the association to settle itself. He
would not accept an offer of $500 or 5000.
Mr.. Frazier moved that the motion of Mr..
Chenery lie on the table until the meeting
next Friday evening. This motion pre-
vailed and the meeting adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-01
GENERAL EWS.

General Miles, on investigating a report
from Patona, Arizona, that eight men had
been killed by Indians near there, finds that
the statement emanated from frightened
Cinnamon, and had no foundation in fact.
State Senator E. F. Hail. died at Laredo
Texas, Thursday. He was widely known
on the frontier, and locally celebrated for
many personal encounters He was twice
severely wounded. He was State Senator at
the time of his death, and had large politi-
cal following on the border.
August Machalenski, aged 5S and his
daughter Mary, aged 20, were struck by a
train yesterday morning at the Warren I a street
crossing in Bridgeport, Conn, and instantly
killed.
]. M Armstrong. who in 1885 killed DR..
Furgueson, in Perry county, Ark, was
hanged in Perryville yesterday.
Geo. Carroll, who in February, lSs5 Killed
his wife and threw her body INTO Vel wen on on
marry Viney Tidwell, his half brothers
widow, was hanged yesterday at SeaYey.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-01
roo MUCH FOR THE BRIDGE.
A Heavy Locomotive Breaks Down a
Bridge on the Boston & Lowell
Railroad.

LEBANON, N. H., April 30.-The 'Mogul'
engine Atlantic of the Boston & Lowell rail-
road, weighing 60 tons, attached to the ''B'
freight train down, broke down the covered
bridge near Chandler's Mill, one mile east
of this village, about one o'clock today The
bridge broke in the middle, the centre settling
to the river bed, 10 feet below, but was not
through, tore up the road bed badly for a rod
or two and tipped over into the ditch. Three
cars went down with the bridge. but remain
on the track. The engineer. w. E.. Emer-
son, remained at his post, and the fireman.
ouslv injured. The bridge was built 10 years
ago. before the advent of ''Moguls.' The
down mail train passed through about 10
minutes before The damage to rolling
stock cannot now be estimated, but appar-
emily is not great. Trains must be hindered
for day or two.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-01

About thirty lumber manufacturers of the
State met in Waterville, Thursday, to see
what action could be taken to relieve the
lumber business from the depression. caused
hv the present unsettled condition Of manu-
facfure The result Of the meeting ae ns Tas the
eiRdPeynt;nn the advisahiIitv of forming pro-
tectiye sias association and to consult with the
other lumber manufacturers OF the e, state re re-
garding the matter All agreed that an as; IS;
sociation would be good thing and one VIII
probably be formed if the lumber manu1ac- o.
turers Will generally indentify, themselves
witfit. From conversations had with
number of manufacturers it appears that
logs are going to cost little more in the
boom than last year, and prices of manufac-
tured lumber WILL therefore, have to be bet
ter than last, year to protect the manufac-
turers from loss. The amount of manufac-
tured lumber on hand at the present time is
very small, therefore the present spring has
been quite favorable for driving logs on the
tributaries of the rivers, but the water is fall
ing very rapidly now, and unless rains come
soon some of the drives will not reach the
mills
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-01
Colby University.

The prizes for the sophomore defamation
at Colby University have been awarded to
C. H. Pepper, j. A. Pulsifer, Miss Fletcher,
and Miss Sawtelle,
A. II. Briggs, Esq, of Boston, when in
Waterville a few weeks ago, promised The
young ladies a piano for the parlor OF their
rived. An are much pleased with it. It is of
fine workmanship with mahogany casing
and unsurpassed in tone.