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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
DAIKYMEN's MEETING.
Recommend IA New Cabinet Ohicer- Down
on OleOnargarinc.

NEW YORK, Feb. Isl. II, Reall of
New York, called the third days session
of the National Agricultural and Dairy as
ISOLATION to order. George &. Smith of
st. Adams, VT, gave his experience with
ensilage as food for dairy cattle, and
pronounced the results to be satisfactory,
and that his butter and milk were of the
best quality. Resolutions recommend
ing the creation of cabinet office, the in
cumbent to be known as the secretary
of agriculture, were unanimously adopt
ed. O. NJ. Tinkham OF North Pomfret
Vt, denounced the distribution Of seeds
by congressman as farce and hnmbug
Hon. L. ID. Curtis spoke OF bogus butter
and declared the government should sup
mont vigorously denounced oleomargraine
the proprietors of hotels that used it dis
play this sign: None but spurious but
ter used here"
A. G.. Upper of Iowa held that cleo
margarine should be subjected to a tax of
one cent per pound, and manufacturers
and retail dealers compelled to take out
licenses and display them in conspicu-
Gus places. Mr. Brown of Albany was for
crushing the traffic out, saying $500, 100000
was interested in the dairy interests of the
United States, and yet dairymen were on
their knees to the makers of bogus butter.
Col. Green b. Raum, of Washington,
| ID. c., also denounced bogus butter. A
letter was received from f. b. Thurber
advocating a special revenue tax of ~
cents pound on all spurious butter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
A DEAF MUTE'S TRIALS.
Her Father Declares her Insane and her
Marriage Illegal.

NEW YORK, Feb. lS-George Pancoast
millionaire of this city, has brought pro
ceedings in the Supreme Court to have his
daughter Minnie, aged 80, adjudged in
sane Minnie, who is deaf and dumb be
a boxer and trainer, and they became
lovers. 1t is charged that he has abduct-
ed her, having great influence over her,
and that he has made her his wife. Judge
Barrett granted an order requiring n com
mission to look into her sanity. Her
father and brother in affidavits allege that
her mind was always impaired Pancoast
has also begun another action to set aside
Minnie's marriage, on the ground that at
the time it was performed his daughter
was IA deaf mute and of feeble mind.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
PARLIAM ENT OPENS.
IRELAND is THE THORN IN ENG
LANDS BOSOM.
The Prime Minister Meets with Faint
Keception-Attacked by the Tories
Says the Government is Doing its
Utmost-CompIicated Affairs.

LONDON, Feb. ESTABLISHMENT responded
Lord Harrington took his seat he was
loudly cheered by the conservatives. The
crowd outside of the Parliament build
ings, which usually gives an enthusiastic
reception to the prime minister only faint
ly cheered Gladstone upon his arrival.
There is IA general feeling of discomfort
over the meagreness of the governments
statements regarding the proposed Irish
measures. That the government made no
announcement of its programme for the
introduction of bills affecting Ireland, is
taken rs an indication that it is still unde-
cided as to its course. In the House of
Lords, Salisbury said he would wait to see
what changes two weeks would give to
the governments policy. HIS remark was
greeted with cheers.
, sIn the House of, Commons Gladstone
said the desire Of the government was to
propose to the House measures dealing
with Ireland respecting social order, the
questions of land and the future govern
ment of Ireland, including the method of
such government. He said a further
March. The tories vainly tried to goad
Lord Rosebery, foreign secretary, to speak
on the situation in the East. Lord Church
i'll and the rank and file of the tories
abused Gladstone and provoked from the
prime minister dlgnitied speech, in
which he said the government had a severe
and difficult task which 1t would endeavor
to perform resolutely and as speedily IT,
possible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
HOW JACOB SHARP SECURED HIS
RAILROAD FRANCHISE.
Full Confessions Made by New York Al
dermen-A Clean Breast OF it-5ribery
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the Times
of the Boss" Tweed Gang.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2l.-Following close
upon the disclosures made yesterday in re
gard to Jacob Sharps little game to un-
load his interest in the Broadway &
Seventh avenue railroad to a Philadel-
phia syndicate, came the report that the
sale had actually been made, and that Ed
ward NJ. Knox had secured an injunction
against the transfer of stock, thus block
ing the new knavery. Both of these ru
mors have been verified, but the public
mind had hardly regained its wonted com
excitement by the story that the alder
manac bribery, full and complete, was in
the hands of the Senate investigating
committee, two city fathers having
"wilted,' confessing their own completely
and also giving the whole thing away.
The conspiracy is said To be gigantic in
proportions, comprehensive in detail of
execution, and outrivals the famous
Tweed ring" syndicate. The names.of
these two aldermen are, so it Is said,
known only to the Senate committee.
They were led to confess only after being
convinced that they were doomed to the
penetentiary, and could only escape it by
becoming witnesses for the State Dis
trict-Attorney MARITIME, Inspector Byrnes
and all other local officers are ready, at Il
sign from the committee, to put the ma
chinery of the law in full force for the ar
rest and trial of the entire "syndicate'
concerned in the bribery. Every avenue
of escape has been cut off and there is no
escape for those implicated. The name of
Jake Sharp falls from every lip with i'm
precautions, and the same intense excite
ment reigns that existed during the days
of the Tweed ring expose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
HORRIBLE ALMSHOUSE TALE.
Humanity Sacrificed to IA Fiendish Greed
for Gold.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn, Feb. 21.-The
Record tomorrow publishes Il siX-column
article on the management of the soldiers
orphan schools of Pennsylvania, alleging
official discrimination, neglect and cor
ruptlon. Figures from the books of the
institutions support the allegations that
the syndicate headed by ex-senator George
Wright of Mercer, Penn. profits at the
OF rate S5O,OOO year upon the management
of four schools, located at Mount Joy, Mer-
Ger, McAllisterville and Chester Springs.
Official discrimination neglect and corrup-
ton have prevailed in that branch of the
State government known rs the depart
ment of soldiers orphans. The State
pays "A specific amount per week for each
child, and the State laws require that
children shall be fed and clothed in addi-
ton to their instruction in educational
and industrial pursuits. The requirements
of law have been disregarded and all re-
gard for the children has been subordi
mated to IA heartless grab for profit. This
evil influence has been carried to such an
extent that a premium of $40 head has
been paid agents to recruit children for
the various schools. OF the 1850 900 APP
propriated annually by the State to pay
for feeding, clothing and educating these
wards it is calculated that nearly $40, 900 is
absorbed in excessive profits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
Marble Interests and the Tariff.

The marble men at Rutland are slightly
disturbed over the proposed change in the
tariff on their products. Gov. Proctor re-
Gently received letter from Secretary
Manning asking for suggestions about the
tariff on marble and in reply he urged
that the present rate be maintained and
suggested more, careful discrimination in
the classes of important.marble. For. the
purpose of fixing the tariff all imported
marble is divided in three classes: First
marble of all kinds in blocks rough or
squared. Second, veined marble, sawed
dressed or otherwise, including marble
slabs or marble paving tiles. Third, all
manufacturers of marble not otherwise
specified in this act. There is fourth
class of paintings and art goods, which in
cludes marble statuary, At present the
first class is subject to a specific duty of
IS cents cubic foot, and Morrison
proposes to reduce this to 80 cents.
This class covers the largest impor-
tations of Italian marble, or blocks
before they are put under the saw. The
second class is now subject to specific
duty of Sl.l0 cubic foot, and Morrison
proposes to reduce ii to 81. These two
classes cover most Of the importations
which affect the Vermont marble indus
tries, and any reduction of the tariff on
them is Il serious blow to the marble in
dustry in this State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
The Lion of st. Paul.
lChicago Tribunc.l

1t. Paul, Mimi, has what is the most
unique statue of a lion in the United
States. The lion is huge one, built OF
ice, and placed in what is called Bridge
Square. Originally the lion had no re
markable feature save its size. Now it is
a lion of rare and valuable breed, made
so by the unexpected thaw. 1t has become
bobtailed, after the mannerof the Vagrant
yellow dog Of the streets, and its hind
legs have twist in them never observed
in any lion anywhere before. 1t is per
spring violently all the time, has but one
ear. and is baldheaded. If st. Paul could
keep this remarkable lion ON exhibition
lust as it is now, no other attraction would
be necessary to draw great crowds from
all over the country, but it is feared the
lion cannot be induced to stay
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
EntOmbed Forever.

WLKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 2l.-The Off
GERS Of the Susquehanna Coal company
are much afraid the rescuing party at
slope No. /, will soon quit work, having
reached the point of the cavern where
there is great danger ahead. They have
no means of escape should another rush of
sand and rock occur. Should they refuse
to work it is probable that no other men
can be found to take their places, there
fore the 2G bodies of the miners entOmbed
December IS, will forever remain in the
nit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26

SARATOGA, Feb. 19.-Bank robbers We're
removing the combination from the safe
of the First National bank of Greenwich
near here last night, when the Waterman
discovered them from "A hole in the floor
above. He could not fire mt them, but
gave an alarm and they fled, leaving their
tools, The burglars were traced to Sara
toga but not farther.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
CLEFT HER SKULL.
A Bloody Old Man in Maine Yields an
Axe.

BANGOR, Me, Feb. 19.-Monday night, Il
Frenchmen, named Martin, 20 years old,
had dispute with his wife and the wo-
man went to her sons house to remain all
night. About o'clock next morning
she returned home with her two grand
sons. Suddenly Mrs. Martin rushed out
screaming, closely followed by the old
man with an axe. She was overtaken 50
feet from the door and Martin struck her
a blow on the head, killing her instantly
The boys ran for aid and while gone,
Martin dragged the body into the house
left it lying on the floor and shot himself
through the heart.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
They Played with the Fire.

BRIDGEvILLE, Del, Feb, 1S.-Wesley
Richards and his wife, colored, left home
Tuesday morning, leaving in the house
three children aged = 5 and years The
wife returned four hours later and found
the oldest child burned to death and the
second dying. 1t is supposed the children
had been playing with fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
Dynamite Put to New Use.

READING, Pa, Feb, ls.-Great and
alarming sickness prevails in numerous
families residing along Bernhardt Creek
consisting of n gradual wasting away as
in consumption. At first the physicians
were puzzled, but have just discovered
that the chemical waste from dynamite
factory runs into the creek, the waters of
which all the families use. There is great
distress among the residents Of the neigh
borhood
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
Further Chinese Outrares.

NICoLAUs, Cal, Feb. lS.-Early this
morning body of masked men compelled
the Chinese here, numbering A, to leave.
They were put on board the steamer ID.
L. Knight and Notwithstanding the pro-
test of the captain of the vessel he was
forced to take them as passengers for
Sacramento.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
American Fishermen, Look Out.

OTTAWA, Feb. 19.-The Dominion au-
thorities are preparing to make trouble
for the fishermen of the United States
who continue to take privileges in British
waters under the now abrogated fishing
treaty. New England fishermen used to
go inside of the three mile limit for bait,
but if caught doing so run the risk of be
ing punished.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26

The most important Discovery is that which
brings the most good to the greatest number.
Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, will preserve the health
and save life, and is priceless boon to the
afflicted. Not only does it positively cure
Consumption, but Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
Asthma, lIoarsencss, and all affections of the
Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at once to its
wonderful curative powers If you doubt
this get II Trial Bottle free ut Beaupre Il
Lowrcy's Drug store,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
Action of the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-the executive
committee of the Pacific Mail Steamship
company to-day adopted resolution to
establish a weekly through line from New
York to San Francisco, via the Isthmus of
Panama, on and after April / next, taking
all through business at the best rates OBJ
tainable. Also to at once take measures
to purchase steamer suitable for this
business and to build first-class ship of
not less than $50 toms
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
"stay in Vermont Young Man. A."
[orleans County Monitor.l

A private letter from Kansas says that
during the recent snow storm and cold,
80 men, transfers, froze TO death in the
western part of that state. Stay in Yer
mont, young man, where you can keep
warm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
IWASDISGUSTED

with the learned doctors after swallowing
their cost ~ medicine in vain tor over a year
for the relief of catarrh in my head, when
cured myself by using six bottles of Sulphur
Btters My wife is now taking them for
nervous debility Abel Garter, Parker House,
Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26

"Tis not for IN Ortuls always TO be best"
but little practical knowledge of how to
take care Of themselves will help them I'M
mensely. When beset with headache or
other pains, they should use salvation Oil,
the greatest cure on earth for pain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26

Mrs. II. G. Porter, of Jacksonville, Vt.,says,
April 9, 1885: "Dr. seth ArnOid'S COugh hUeT
has been used in my family for n number of
years and we find il excellent for n cold For
sale by all druggists. Price, 25c., SOC. and Sl.OO
per bottle.
hcacious cathartic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26

Scrofula diseases manifest themselves in the
spring. Hoods Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood,
and removes every faint of scrofula.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26

KNOW THYSELF, by reading the "Scie-
ence OF Life" the best medical work eve
published, for young ard mlddle-aged men
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
Still Further Reductions.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-THE overland rail
way war, growing out of the collapse of
the Transcontinental association begun
to-day in Il thoroughly aggressive way
All lines running west and southwest
from here, having California connections,
were booking passengers to-day to san
Francisco $40 tor iirst-class, unlimited,
$50 for frst-class, limited, aud ;32 for
second class and emigrant In the matter
of freight no rates are quoted, but agents
firnreS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26

The Horsford Almanac apd Cook Book
mailed free ON application to the Rumford
Chemical Works, Providence, X, |.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26
WARNING RAILROADS.
Sweeping Reduction of Trsnscontinental
Rates-Narious Phases.

NEW YORK. Feb. 19.-The failure IF the
upon proposition of Through traffic to
and from the Pacific cot-f mas precipita
ted a war of rates between the lines, prom
Using to bring about serious results to III,
earnings of these roads. ro-d,y the east
ern agent of the AtCill son. Topeka al,
Santa Fe received orders 10 Gu. lei4i.'
traffic rates to meet those offered hN am
of the Western lines. A. = result IL,
freight rates to-day wee reduced about -
per cent The Baltimore AMI Ohio thi,
morning was the first trunk line out OF
New York to reduce passenger rates I,
san Francisco. Fares are uoN a. follows
Unlimited tickets $3.50, tirst-cla-s $3.50
and second-class $5S. Other trunk lines
vii probably follow tomorrow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-26

WE want Statesmen cVorywErte, local
III pay good salary and ali cNpcn>c, Write
n Terms at once. amt state Svlirv want
ed. STANDARD SILVER WARE CONPN,
Boston, Mass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-10

'NoYS at greatly reduced prices such as Doll
Carriages. Express Wagons, Slcighs, Wheel
hsrrows. Desks. etc, at
,.cc23 AMOS B. SLAYMAkER'S.
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HOMINY CHOP, HOMlNY chopin store
Ii and for sale by
icb2I c. S. TAYLOR. Jr
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NLASS FOR HOT BEDS-6xS, 1x9 and Sx10.
W large supply on hand. which we offer at
lowest prices.
mh1T L. s. LEADBEATER Il Bro.
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IF YOU CANNOT SEE aud cannot find any
! SPECrACLES TO suit you. 20 to HENRY
WiLDr'S and have your eyes tested and you
Will have no more trouble. nov2O
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TAMEs F. CARLIN & SONS,
NO. GO KING STREET
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
builders Hardware, Locks. Hinges Screws
DoorBolts, Latches, &C., Saddlery, Hardware
Bride Bits, Buckles, Rings, Hames, &c., &c.
Wheolwrights' Hardware. Axles, Rims, Hubs
spokes, Sawed Fellows, Tire Iron, &C., Pocket
Table, Carving, and Butcher Knives, &c, Guns.
Pistols Sc full s,,d complete stock of first
clt5; goods away in store and sold ut lowest cash
prices. aug16
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-10

DRY GOODS.

MGMORANDOM
FOR THE
M0NTHOF MAY.
What we are during this Month,
SPECIAL,
and never before heard of.
500 yards 40 inches wide,
slightly soiled, white Indian Lawns
at SC yard.
5000 yards Venitian Cloth,
twilled, and in all shades at l2ac
yard.
700 yards Bombay Crinckle
Seersuckers, solid colors all shades,
at 12ac yard
3,OOOy'ds. Manchester Print
ed Ginghams, special job at Sc a
yard.
1000 yards all shades imagi-
nable of Cheese Cloth, which we are
selling at only SC a yard.
1000 yards Of the Choicest
L awns ever manufactured at SC a
yard.
1,OOOy'ds. of Carwaso lawns,
fast colors, entirely new, at Sc
yard.
500 Towels, largest ever Of
ford, richly embroidered, all linen,
at Csc a piece.
100 yards of Dotted Swiss,
specially cheap, at lOc yard, Just
think.
800 yards of best Turkey Red
Table Cloth, in fancy colorings, and
short pieces, at soc a yard,
$500 gross Of Buttons, en-
tire cleaning out ola manufacturer.
Some Of the best ever sold and all
Wash Buttons, at less than one-half
of CosT PRICE.
800 pairs ladies Kid Gloves at
49ca pair. None better, and in all
shades.
N. B.-We have made arrange
ments with Mr.. j. Henshaw, ir.,
to do all our cutting, and will give
entire satisfaction as to Style, Fit
and Workmanship, guaranteeing to
be in First-class Merchant Tailoring
Style. We have a splendid assort-
ment in
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iUST RECEIVED A FRESH SUPPLY OF THE
y Celebrated Farmville Lithia Water in bottles
or by the gallon at J. ID. II. LUNTS,
ie16 Cor. King and Washington sts.
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iDN" LANNON,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street sud Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
.,:E&CY DUPONTS SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
A full line Of celebrated pure old Whiskes,
Brandies, Gin. Rum, &c, Massey & Co.'S. Phila-
de!phis and Claggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger
Il Engos Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to and consignments
solicited. my1-tf
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Mount Vernon Green Houses,

South Patrick st. and Hunting creek road,
Alexandria, Virginia.
superior stock of ROSES, PANSIES, GERA-
NUNS, HELIOTROPES, FUSCHIAS PETU-
MAS, COLEUS, &c, &c; FLOWERS, DESIGNS,
CHOICE CUT FLOWERS.
Fine healthy BEDDING PLANTS, 4Oc to 81
per dozen. Fine ROSE BUSHES 81 per dozen.
SPECIAL OFFER.
"a sood-szed healthy PLANTS, including
Tea Roses. Geraniums, 6 Vcrbcnas, SC, &c
packed and shipped on receipt ONE DOLLAR.
Positively no connection arih any store
Orders received only at my stand in the mar
ket, or at the Mount Vernon Green Houses, south
Patrick street.
ap3-2m JOSEPH L. LOOSE. Proprietor.
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Alrxaulria 0azette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRL- WEEKLY BY
EDGAR WIDEN,

Alexandria, Ia.
Contract advertisers H not be ao,red TO exceed their
space unless the ercess is paid for at transient rates,
and ander no circumstances ,ciH they be ao,ued to
adrersc other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
All transient advertisements must be paid for il, ad-
rance.
Resolutions in memoram ofthanks tributes Of respect
resolutions adopted by societies persons, uness of
public concern, 1cH only be printed in this paper az
advertisements.
Entered at the PostoBce at Alexandria, Virginia, as
Second.claSS matter.
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spa Special attention paid to forwarding
XIT A. JOHNSON & Co,
WHOLESALE GROCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSONs Xxx, XXX, xxx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
they invite the attention of the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consgnmcnts Of Flour, Grain and Country Pro.
luce solicited. for which they guarantee the high
ost market prices and prompt returns.
Sorthcast corner of Cameron and Royal streets
scp13 Alexandria, Va
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ELLIES. PRESERVES and FRUIT BUTTER
y for sale by
a;6 j. C. MILBURN.
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EoR 4 REALLY GOOD GREEN TEA at soc
L per pound go to J. c. MlLBURN'S
jan36 II y. Royal st.
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( 'lOVER LEAF BONELESS COD FISH ust
Y received by
feb23 j. c. MILBURN.