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Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
WILL RECOMMEND Ex-EMPLOYES.

PHILADELPHIA, March 22.-The follow
ing letter has been addressed to heads of
departments by General Manager A. A
McLeon. of the Philadelphia & Reading
railroad company:
PHILADELPHIA, March 21st, 1888.
Whenever any of our employees having a
good record with this company up to the
strike and against them there is no COM
plant except that they went on strike,
shah ask for recommendation from the
head of the department with which they
were employed, you are requested to give
it to them, using the form enclosed.
Following is the form:
The Philadelphia Reading Railroad
Company.
This is to certify that was en-
ployed on this road as up to -
and while in our service performed his
duties satisfactorily. He is one of our
former employees who lost his situation by
joining in the strike of December last. He
informs me that he has abandoned the
Knights of Labor, and will hereafter faith
fully serve the person or company which
employs him, and, as | believe he will.
cheerfully recommend him to any en-
ployer having place for such a man.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

We have just completed large number
OF sets Of school records, including the new
book as required by Law, register OF war.
rants presented 20 and paid By treasurer.
Order. filed promptly.
The WICHITA EAGLE.
dl0s-G WICHITA kzuzax
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
d1W-tf
NIQht Hhooi

corner Douglas and Topeka ave Each
student receives personal instructions at
his desk, thus avoiding all erabarraslnent
Persons can enter at any time with equal
advantage fSi-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
GOULD GONE.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. March 22.-Mr. Jay
Gould and entire party left here this morn
ing on special car for New York. Mrs.
George Gould is still under physicians
CARE and it is possible a stop over may be
made enroute on her account.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Notice is hereby given that the registra-
tion books of the city of Wichita, will be
closed at 8 o'clock p. m. on Saturday,
March "a, 1sSS, and remain closed until
after the election of April 8, lsss. - ut
March ), 1888. FRED SCHATTSER,
(ity Clerk
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
PHILADELPHIA Ju,v q ,ss
diGtfs

Wichita EEGLE, Wichita, Kan.
Gentlernen;-we have sr~1 e-,e ~ vo,,
Mortgage Loan Register. al the of,ee Of
the Philadelphia Mortgage and Trus. Co,
this cry, and shall b- obliged If you viii
send this company one sirnslAs IN al ~
sfsecis az your carries. convenience, and rs-
uAin RsYectfuliy yoars,
IEEoDoEE FaOfgrs5EAM,
tS- Secretary
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
Special TO Township Trustees.

We have a complete line Of books and
blanks as required by the township trus-
tees, township treasurer, justice Of the
peace, constable and road overseer Orders
promptly filed. Correspondence solicited.
THE WICHITA EAGLE,
dlO9-tf Wichita Kansas
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

The S. l.. Davidson Mortgage company
have plenty'of money to loan on improved
city property. l0l-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
MONEY 70 Loan

On strictly choice inside city property and
good improved farms. Money on hand
Interest paid annually. l.. w CLAPP,
Eft 1n7 = Main
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Passengers for Wellsford, for Coldwater
and Ashland be sure and take Lakes
straight line and save twenty-four hours
time; arrives at Coldwater at $3.50 p. IN.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
To Real Estate Agents.

Pocket real estate books for lands and
lots. for sale At this Office. Orders ly nail
promptly flied Address al orders To
The WICHITA EAGLE. Wichita, Kan, n.
z. Murdock, Manager dE rs
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
THE BIG BLIZZARD.

Committee on Resolu'
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
A Member of One of the Best Fami.
lies of Alabama---Still
at Large.
Further Disclosures Of the Horrible Bru'
tality at the Convict Camp-Men
Ordered Shot Down.
Topeka Engineers Warmly Endorse Mr..
Conroe's Recent ActiOns-The Latest
From the Region of Billiards.
WEATHER REPORT.

WASHINGTON, March %. l a. m.-For
Missouri and Kansas, fresh to brisk south
erly winds, warmer, fair weather.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
SALOONS CLOSED.

CONCORD, n. H., March 22.-As result
of the liquor prosecutions here every sa-
looms closed tonight, the proprietors re-
fusing absolutely to make any sales.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
CONSULTATION FREEI

Medicines sent everywhere. All letters
answered promptly. Office and consulting
rooms 2l8 North Main street, Wichita
Kan. Office hours a. IN. 70 s D. m- ios
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Hacker & Loudermilk, dealers in grocer
les, provisions, feed and hay, corner of Oak
and Main streets. We sell goods cheap for
aSh Aft
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
Special to ATTORNEYS

Arbuckle's coffee 25 cents a package at
S. NJ. Supply Co S5-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Take the new short line, e. X. & y.
Rock Island route, 20 Kansas City, =,
Joseph, Chicago and St Louis Ii+tt
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Leave your subscription with Robinson
s. Champion for any periodical published.
1Il.ff
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

hare some b>suslful lots In Shrrvoodz
addition, which will sell on easy terms
and can loan nIonsy OF Ave yssry time 20
build with. i0- "a. III w. LEwrs
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
Ch~as aeusy 10 fsasiA

Cali and examine the large stock Of nsv
novels and books a. Robinson & Cham
pion'E fS-G
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

The Eagle pocket real estate book has
pecorne a universal favorits among dealers
generally in the west xJtS'
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
Each Townshin Treasurer shonld

have Treasurer's Record, Stray Record,
transcripts, Compiled Laws of 1885, and
full assortment of blanks. For sale at
this office
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Just completed large number of the
Attorneys pocket docket" For sale at
this office ti93-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Call upon S. l.. Davidson Mortgage
company for city loans. 10l-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

| The &. l. Davidson Mortgage oornna1y
have plenty Of money ~ loan on irnyfovtd
| city property. e -ssa 21s @afgiff
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
Registration Notice.

New England maple syrup 80 cents per
gallon can at 5. NJ Supply Co. S6-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Young ladies and gentlemen will nr3
the very latest designs in society paper aos
visiting cards ~ koosnAon & Cham pion' =
ffsa-<f
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
County ruDe,n,.nAr,...

Pure extracted honey s cents pound a:
< NJ Supply Co. N-sf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Robinson g. Champions book store is
tor school supplies. l02-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
The TAX INCREASED

TIE TAX INCHCNocD'
COLUMBUS, o., March 2.-The legislature
hae increased the Dow liquor tax to $3.50
straight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
mASCHEsrER's CONTRIBUTION.
The Water-WorkS QuessiOn-PersOn-
nj anu other Items.

A meeting Of the Joint Committee on
Finance aud Water was held last night
to talk over the question OF awarding
the contract for establishing water-works
here. There Was full attendance OF
members and City-Attorney William l..
Clop'on was present to give his counsel
The meeting was a secret one.
While the committee has full power
no contract will be made until the Coun-
ell has been convened and given It's APP
proval OF the proposition. Mr.. White,
OF New York, who will probably get the
iob. Is here, and conference will be had
with him to arrange details before the
matter Is closed no.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Annie Nay Turpin, of Powha-
tan. is visiting her aunt, Mrs. +. W.
Wcisiger.
Rev Mr.. Stobhins will preach at the
Manchester Presbyterian church next
Sunday. This gentleman resides near
Claremont and is said to be fine
preacher.
Or. Thomas p. Garnett. Of Powha-
tan. brother OF the late William II. Gar
nett, OF this city, has purchased home
on upper Hull street, and will soon
locate here.
A meeting Of the Fourth Ward Demo-
cratic Club was held last night at the
Office of 4. j. Bradley ~ Co. Only
routine business was transacted.
New-South Council. Junior Order Of
United American Mechanics, will give n
bail at odd Fellows Hall tonight.
Messrs. William A. Lipscomb. James A.
Moore. and Jere Marks constitute the
committee of arrangements.
The bill to incorporate the trustees Of
the Nh Sigmo Rho Society Of Chester
field has passed both houses OF the
General Assembly, and is in the hands
of the Governor.
The Senate yesterday passed House
bill to provide for new registration OF
voters in TINS city and the counties Of
Chcstcrfelda and powhatan. The Electo-
raj Boards determine upon the time
The iiustngs Court was engaged yes
tcrday in the trial of civil and chancery
business The case of the negro VIII
liam Muse, charged with resisting Po-
lcaman Jones. is set for trial Thursday.
The court will probably adjourn for the
term on Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
House OF Commons.

fBy Anglo American cable 20 tho Dispat-h.l
LONDON, February 21.--ln the House
OF Commons this evening Colonel King
Hartman, Under Secretary for Ireland,
denied the report that the Government
had decided not to institute further press
prosecutions under the crimes act.
DR.. Charles Cameron, member for the
College Division of Glasgow (Radlcan,
resuming the debate on the address ia
roply To the Queens speech, moved an
amendment censurlng the absence from
the speech Of all reference 10 the distress
prevailing in the highlands Of Scotland.
The Government speakers coutend-
ed thnl the crofter districts were
oyer-populated and that relief ought
to bee sought in emigration.
They reproached the croitcr Nom
beers for opposing emigration. The
croftor speakers argued that the deer
forests ought to bee curtailed aud the
land given to the croft,rs. II that were
done, they said, they would then favor
emigration if such a scheme were found
necessary.
After lengthy discussion Mr. Game
ron amendment Was rejected 10y vote
OF 1874 10 1913.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
Washington Nofe~.

icy Telegraph I'd inc Di7ihtn.l
WASHINGTON, February 2L-A Nor
folk delegation appeared before the
House Committee on Commerce to-day
TO protest against the passage OF the bill
cutting of part Of Hampton Roads from
the Norfolk customs district. Areu-
ments were made by Representative
Bowden and others against the bill,
while its passage was urged by Messrs.
Wickham. Libby. Curtis, and Wise, rep
resenting Newport News Va.
The Secretary Of the Treasury to-day
sent to the House a letter from the chair
man Of the Lighthouse Board submit
ting an estimate for an appropriation OF
$50, 600 for a lighthouse and fogslgnal
at or near Gull shoal, PamlicO sound,
y. G..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
LIVFLY SEgOOiExG.
a Bloody fight IN wilson, v. c.
Two ncn Hurt.

RMEtGH, y. c., February 2l-ln
Jackson township. Wilson county, night
before last there was "A fight at the
house Of Noah Eatman, growing out OF
a quarrel about a land-sale. John Bot
toms, Eatman's father-in law, who is a
noted despcrGdo, began the trouble by
shooting Deputy Sheriff Noei Eatman,
q cousin Of Noah Eatman, three times.
Noel Eatman shot Bottoms twice.
Many other shots were fred in the room,
in which there were many people,
among them the children Of Noah Eat
man, and one OF the hitter was shot in
the head and fatally injured. More
trouble is expected. ss the affair is likely
TO grow into feud.
lr +. NJ Hountrcc, a prominent
physician Of Kmston. died Yesterday.
lie represented Ienoir county in the
Legislature three years AGO.
CONGRESSMAN Simmons telegraphs that
the House Committee on Public Build
ings bas directed a favorable report on
the bil giving Ncwbcrne SO, 600 for a
custom house.
Sunday night on a public street in
Wilmington the body of dead infant
was found on the sidewalk 1t had been
stranded by q cord. which yet remained
on the neck No clue to the murderer
has vet been discovered
Governor Scales is considering petit
tions for Communication Of the death SEN
tcnce of James Ihomas, who if there IS
no interference will be hanged at Hen
Jacksonville March 9Th
Revyali-t p. g. Pearson has begun
great meeting at Ncwherne. The at
tendance is the largest ever known
there.
A school teacher named Walter Pear
son has disappeared from the town of
Nindcr. In Moore county, IN very mys-
ferrous manner He was teaching, and
LETT note on bis desk saying he was
called away aud would not return.
To-day the deed of trust of the Lynch
burg and Durham railway to tho Ncr-
camille Trust Company OF New York In
the sum Of 81, $685. was recorded at
Durham.
Professor Alexander Graham, the re
ccntIy-elected superintendent OF the
Charlotte graded schools, has taken
charge.
Several physicians Of Durham county
have been presented 10y the grand jury
for prescribing wbiskey in Durham,
where prohibition prevails. 1t is charged
that they prescribed liquor when it was
not needed 10y persons who applied for
It.
!. G. Morgan, general merchant Of
Lauriuhure, has assigned. Assets and
liabilities are not stated.
Ire1smor jenkins, OF Durham, has
for months refused to pay ont funds for
tine maintenance of the graded schools in
Durham township, and much feeling and
some lawsuits have resulted. Ee has
at last receded rom this position and has
begun To- make payments. These Dur
ham school cases have been yeXati0us,
and one of them is now before the SI-
premc Court. Some have been compro-
missed. The schools now get possession
of their funds, and their success Is as
Surcd,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
Heavy Failure OF Iron Manufac
Turers
lBy telegraph to the Dispafch.l

[By telegraph 70 the Dispaich.l
PIrrsBURGH, February 2l-Gratf,
Bennett Il Co., iron manufacturers, Of
this city, filed q deed Of assignment to p.
II. Miller, OF Pittsburgh, to-day. The
failure was a great surprise, as nothing
OF the kind was looked for. In 1883 the
firm failed for Sl20, 000and were granted
an extension. Since then they have paid
about two thirds OF their Indebtedness,
and were supposed TO be doing we'll The
cause OF the failure was the investment
of all their profits in the extension of
their plant. No statement has yet been
made, but it is understood that the Sc
cured liabilities are about $780, O0 and
the unsecured liabilities from 5000, to
$500, OO0.. The latter consists of notes
for ore and other materials. Among the
liabilities is a mortgage for $3.50, 600 held
by the New York Life-lnsurance Com
pany, which is not yet due. The assets
are believed TO be about 100000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
TIC ,lt.Ncrnon snncrer..


MoUNr NERNoS, ILL.,, February Ill
Administered Vance and DR.. Rauch
arrived here at J ] o'clock last night and
immediately met a citizens committee
and arranged to have forwarded imme-
Gi4tcly number OF shelter tents for
the Use of the homeless until perma-
mont quarters can be furnished for
them. For the convenience of many
without homes tine Airline and Louis
vile and Nashville railroad PIT Special,
on the railroad TO carry such a. choose 10
90 to friends in the ncighboring towns
during the night and return during the
dav. 4 message was received from Gov
oruor Ogleshy asking the advisabilIty Of
issuing proclamation for aid. Re said
il no answer was received soon he would
call upon the people Of the country for
contributions of clothing. groceries, and
money. AS there is plenty of clothing
and groceries on hand, and dealers show
a willingness TO come generously to the
front. the members of the committee are
more DESTROYS Tor cash contributions
than other aid.
lHtir are many p,ie'IH WIZ ptll'NO
that all the people have not been taken
from the ruins and many point to Crews
block as the funeral pile from which the
remains o. three or five unknown may
vet be taken. The upper stories of this
building were used rs n clearinghouse
and it was much frcquented by railroad
men who stopped but for a day. A great
effort was made III this building to re-
lease old man Murray, but he was pinned
10y the head and hips in such a manner
that he could not be moved His cries
were piteous as the flames crept upon
him and literally roasted him to death.
His charred remains were taken from
the cellar OF the bank at 10 o'clock yes
terdav morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22

rBy Anglo American cable % the DispaTh.l
PARIS, February 2l.-Tbe Cabinet
have decided not even 10 consent tos re-
ductlon Of the secret-seryice estimates.
At the trial Of Wilson to-day the pub
lie prosecutor declared that Wilson =
conduct had been downright yenal and
should be stigInatized as 1t deserved, es-
peclally when his position was considered
and the fact that the immoral traffic in
which he had engaged had been carried
on in the Palace Of the Elysee.
The prosecutor demanded that the
provision Of the Code intlicting min
mum Of one years imprisonment for
fraudulent practices be applied to NJ.
Wilson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
Texas Desperate Killed.

GALVESTON, February 2l.-A special
to tine Mars from Corrigan, Texas, says
John McCelvy was shot and killed at
this place last night by Sheriff HOlcomb
and a posse from Houston county. II
is said that McCelyy was in jail at Crock
EFT and escaped. after killing a man and
a woman on Friday night and another
man on Sunday, and that he was on the
way to Corugan TO Kill man named Il.
3. Parsons, the constable at this place,
who arrested him some time ago for
some cause not known. His last words
were I've killed nine persons and
want to Kill three or four more Of the
d-n scoundrels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
Chrlsttansburg Notes.

fSpecIaI IeI'BTHIl " IHV UI7Pl11H'l
CHRIsrIANsBURG, Va, February IL
Rev. ]. ID. Thomas, formerly of Wythe-
Vile, more recently of Rushyille, Ind,
who was elected IN evangelist Of Mont
pomery Presbytery, has arrived in
Salem, where he will live.
The total output OF the coal mines of
the Southwest Improvement Company
for January was q, 1897 tons-an output
unsurpassed hitherto.
1t is with great regret that it is learned
here that the shops of the Norfolk and
Western railroad will be moved from Cen
trail TO Roanoke and Bluetield. This town
has afforded fine market for the pro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22

duce of the farmers of our county. The
effect OF this move will be to kill the
place.
The Radford Improvement Company
have done nothing more than obtain the
passage Of bill by the Legislature al
lowing them to dam New river. Their
stock, however, is selling at 1911.
Hon. A. \. PhleRar has been absent
for few days on a visit to your city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
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Icidity OF the Stomach,
Expel foul gases.
Allay Irritation,
Assist Digestion,
and al the same time

SIART TIE LIVER TO WUhhINU, W tIhN ALL
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My wife was a confirmed dyspepuc. Some
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Augusta, she was Induced % try simmons Liver
Regulator foel grateful for the relief IL has
gwen her, and may all who read this and are
afflicted in any way, whether chronic or other
wise, use simmons Liver Regulator. aud feel
confident health will DO restored TO all VINO will
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tinguished from all frauds and limitations by our
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
Mr.. CORCORAN's CONDITION
Ills Death - Looked For at Amy
lime.

rBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
WAsuNGroN, February 2l.-Mr Cor
coran's condition tonight is just about
the same. Iii. hours are numbered, and
his death is looked for at any time. He
has great difficulty n breathing and Is
wholly unable to throw off the phlegm
which has collected.
Tomorrow Is the day for the annual
meeting of the Washington Monument
Society, and it was Mr.. Corcorans inten
ton to entertain the members and a
large number Of guests at his residence.
The meeting will be held at DR.. D. NJ.
Toner'S residence instead. About l65
invitations have been issued, largely to
Senators and Representatives.. should
Mr.. Corcoran be alive he will doubtless
be reelected yice-president, even should
another election be required the next
day. At the meeting the question OF the
future government of the monumentTllI
be considered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
CoIIieries az work.

10y tE4NE AtAA ~ N+N AfA'tA"-t-sl
ASHLAND, Pa, February 2l.-The
same collierics that worked yesterday
are in operation to-day. No employees
have been discharged or suspended IN
this district and the miners feel satisfied,
but say that if they are ordered out
again they viii obey orders.
PorTsviLLE, February 2l.-lf the ex-
istng status throughout the region can
he maintained resumption may be re-
garded as m accomplished fact. The
Reading company to-day had twenty-six
colirries in operation. Ten of their
collieries are undergoing necessary re-
pairs and six are idle on account Of the
men refusing to obey the resumption
order OF Master-WOrkman Lewis. All
the collieries at work are practical
w full-handed, and should no others
resume the company would probably
be quito able to produce all the coal JUS
tilted by the present demand OF the
market. The alleged discrimination "
continued to-day at most of the collleries
where applications for work were made
in considerable numbers; but coal and
iron office people claim that the discrm
ination consists simply in refusing to dis
charge one man to make room for an
other and in not taking on for
mer strikers except where their
services are needed Whether this
constitutes discrimination in the
Specification contemplated by the terms
of the Corbin-Lewis agreement will re-
main for the national master workman
TO decide. and to this end his return here
from Philadelphia is anxiously awaited.
Should he decide it to be such, it may
safely be predicted the Reading authorl-
ties will not yield to his decision while
if he then proceeds to carry out his
threat of calling out the men again,
there are few here who believe that his
order VIII meet with a general response.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
RICHN0RD TOBACCO MARKET.

FEBRl AIRY II, le-S
Loose breaks show declines 90 low grades Of
q, 20 foe. from prices a week ago. lhe finer
grades -sun-cured new ard fine leaf-keep up
fairly well. while All other dark grades are on NJ
auction ON Change as well as loose. Old tooao-
COS are simply Kept back by want Of buyers.
There "a no forcing II sales; 1t can't be done
under our system. 10 is simply this: Buyers
haye enough-as much as they can pay for.
When they need special grades they pay tho
sellers price as a rule, but buy nothing beyond
,t..i. b.. al r..af4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22
ParuOued.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch

IUJ VIZ "III 70 II" III F'-7E9EI
New ORLEANS, February 2l.-Dar
Brown, who was convicted Of man
slaughter and sentenced few days ago
by Judge Baker to six months IN the
penitentlary at hard labor for the killing
OF Adolph Zenneck, of the Mascot, fol
the publication in that paper OF an artl'
Gle concerning his alleged intimacy with
a lady in Algiers, was pardoned yester'
day by Governor McEnery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22

by Anglo-American cable TO the Dispatch
san RENO, February 2l.-A bulletin
issued this morning says; The German
Crown Prince rested better last night,
and was less troubled with coughing
aud splitting. lie appeared at a window
OF his bedroom yesterday and many
people saw him. The Prince Of Wales
paid him visit last evening and found
him better than he had expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-22

mony in the case, and the Court granted
the motion. This is the last OF the
eight Fidelity indictments. Two OF the
defendants have been convicted-Harpe
aud Hopkins ; Ammi Baldwin died, and
Pague, Chalfeld. Zimmerman, Wit
shire, and Holmes were released upon
HONe DrOScgHf