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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

PAINFUL ACCIDENT -Rhoda Wilson, a
colored boy, employed as wood chopper at
the yard OF Messls. Hewes and A!tcheson,
this morning got his hand caught by the
circular sGw there and 80 badly mutilsted
that il had to be- amputated above the wrist.
The operation was performed by Drs. Pow
ell and Brown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

SUFFERED from very severe cold in my head
for months and used everything recommended,
but could get no relief. Was advised to use Eiys
Cream Balm. 1t has worked like magic in its
cure. / sm free from my cold after using the
Balm one week, aud believe it is the best reno
DIV known. Feeling grateful for what it has done
for me, send this testimonial.-[ Samuel Har-
ris, Wholesale Grocer, 119 Front st, New YORK
Two bottles of Elys Cream Balm cured the wife
of a well. Known o. g. 4. General and also two
army officers in Arizona of catarrh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02
The HOST Agreeable

AS we'll ns the most effective method Of dis
pelliug Headaches, Colds, and Feyers, or
Cleansing the Sys,em, is by taking few
doses OF the pleasant California liquid fruit
remedy. Syrup OF Figs. E 8. Leadbeater q
Bro, agents, Alexsndris, Va. .If.I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

SAD DEATH.-Charlie, the seven.year-old
son of Mr.. Charles s. Taylor, ir., died yes.
terday after an illness o., some weeks of
measles The little fellow. it was thought.
had almost recovered. but caught cold few
days since and died at about7 O'Clock yes-
terlay morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATIoNs;-Ih
Easter celebration of st. Paul's Church sun
day school took place yesterday evening
aud was largely attended. A handsome
fountain had been erected in the church Tor
the occasion from which spouted water our.
ing the services It was covered Win ioVely
flowers BY the children of the various GLASSES,
mud made n lovely picture The services
consisted 10 an address By Rev. DR.. Norton.
the distribution of prizes, the singing oil
carols, 60 The missionary contributions
OF the Sunday school of this church amount
ed 10 $205, which exceeds that OF any Prev
Gus wear. The aoral decorations were very
handsome and much admired.
The Easter celebration of Grace Churon
Sunday school took place at that church q.
: @ click yeste rdsy morning. Inc cnurch
was >rettily decorated AMI the exercises
were If very interesting character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

aas-In referring to our sale going or This
,reee We wou.d like to make specisl mention
here and that is that it consists from The lowe st
priced Calico up to the finest grades of silks, Vel
vets Laces. FlounciDgs, &c,--in fact a reucial
first class stock kept in the finest city retail stores
Call aud examine goods AMI prices.
app 1w l. EIcHDERG u 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

u. s. CoUkT.-Judge R w. Hughes will
hold u Term OF the U. s. Conrt 10 this city
on Friday iext when the canal case. III
which the city's claim for large amount of
overdue notes is involved, will be heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

GaTImmense unloading sale of Dry Goods,
Notions and White G rods ut unoeard OF Pr'oes %
from the forced sale # Hood, Bonbiight & 20 "a "a
Phllsdelphia, now going on at isasc h'Gnpeis ~
wEtx Ni'p'a' app 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

poIrcr Pa eoRr-Last night vas cloudy
ana onoI .. W. f.. rr prisoners and ten ioog
ers at The citation b, ose e., d;snosed of the
The Masor this mo. "'es
following cases: hr ofY;cer TIGER
charged with stealing gold ing from = ~
Monroe. was discharged -geS with
stealing chickens in Fairfax conn.s' ~
held for tbs authorities oftbat county. c,u
John Jones, David Ray and ffauS Sonno
ner, three tremps arrested by officers ! QUIZ ;ls.
and Jones for ,respassug on the p pr aaTs
of ia. E!iot,, were sen. TO jail 'os ov ua q. .
Chas. WEIGH, tramp, charged wiz LIZ ,us
Ing liquor to persons in the station no'''
was sent to jail for so days. -, for
Eat O'Neal, trump. was sanS TO JAN io'
30 DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

DEATH OF Mr.. LAWRENCE P. BAYNE-
Mr.. Lawrence P. Bayne, well-known citi-
zen, and for number of years employed in
the Messrs Shoots tannery, was stricken
with paralysis shortly after commencing work
this morning, and was conveyed to bis home,
where he died few hours later. The de-
CEASED for several years was engaged in bust
ness on south Royal street, conducting
grocery and liquor store, and had many
friends aud acquaintance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

azs-coNFEpERATE VETERAEs.-The regular
m6ntbly meeting of E. E. Lee Camp Confederate
Veterans will be held at their rooms on Monday
evening, April I'd, at S.o'clock. A full attendance
il desired. Bnsiness-Annuale election of officers.
mh31 OF EDGAR WAKEFIELD, Adjntsnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

LEE CAMP, Confederate Veterans. viii
hold its annual meeting TO night for tue
election of officers. Col. K. Kemper will
address the camp. taking for his subject
Charleston and Fort Sumter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

Daring the quarter ended on Sieuruay
last 5 us barrels of Il sur of all grades were
Inspected in thi, city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02
WANTS.

V4TANTED-A PURCHASER FOR TWO SEC.
w OND.HAND PIANOS. in frst-ciass condi-
ton; one Rosewood case, rs octaves. brilliant
tone, celebrated make; ore Chckering; both
aousres. Will be sold at less than half price
Terms to suit Tall at 314 King st. mh3l 81
UTAETED-A SETTLED WOMAN to do cook
w inp and homework for small family.
white woman and one from the country preferred
ENQUIRE at tie office Of the GAZETTE. tmh"o 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

TROUBLESOME yesterday the
ogerseer who has charge Of MI. Benjamin
Bsggstt's place, at the head Of King street.
placed several bundles Of articles he had
purchased for his family in house near the
uain residence, and afterwards proceeded
do wu the street Later tramp was seen
be- Mrs. Baggett to enter the house the over
seer rad vacated, and she informed her hns-
hand O. the fact. Mr. Baggett at once pro
ceeled to- the house aud accosted the man,
npA. supp. osiDg the bundles we're his prop
erty ordered the itinerant TO "pck up his
parcels and GEAR himself from the premises
p. a." The tramp obeyed to the letter
and carried with him the overseer's articles.
Shortly after ward Mr.. Baggett discovered
that the bund les belonged to his overseer
and not to the tramp, and with several!
friends succeeded in finding the ,nsu and
making him disGorge his plumber
Yesterday evening four tramps went 10
the home of Mr.. James Elliott, on ratficS
street aud no one responding to their knock
al the door, entered the house. Finding no
one at home but Mrs. Elliott. who was SICK
10 bed and unable to get up, the tramps
proceeded to ransack the house Some Ill,
tie BOYS saw the uen enter the house ana
gave the alarm, whereupon some neighoors
rushed 10 snd arrested them. They were
this morning sent to Jail for 80 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

NUN FOR ALL
L
Don't fail to see the
GREAT MOTHER GOOSE ASD HER FAMILY,
With n Chorus of
FIFTY CHILD2EN'S VOICES,
IN THE OPERA HOUSE, TUESDAY EVENING,
April Sd, nj o'clock
for the benefit OF Band OF Hope Tickets, adults
25c. Seats reserved without extra charge. Child
rem 1Oc. APP 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02
AsIf4audrla Gazetfe.
- --
MONDAY EVENING. APRIL Q.
LOCAL MATTERS.

For this district threatening weather with light
rains followed by colder, fair weather, winds be-
coloius fresh to brisk northwesterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02
FOR SALE.
NEcaRAW's sUMAC MILL FOR SALE.

The desirable property at the corner of King
and Payne streets known IS McGraw's snmac
Mill, with all the machinery hxtures' GOOD WIZ &r
ia offared at private sale The above property will
he sold low aud on easy terms to make it desirable
az an investment. Apply to
Mis- E. A. MciRAW.
ono 7I3 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

LIE MT. VERNON AVENUE BILL--The
ioiiowlng is copy Of The Mt. Vernon Ave-
cue Oil which was introduced n tie q. 5.
oeDsfe nv Mr.. DAME! on the 26th ut., read
twice and referred tc the committee or pub.
Tic bu dings and grounds, viz:
Be 1t enacted. ETC., That out of any moasy il the
1reaHury not otherwise appropriated the Secretary
Of the Treasury is hereby authorized vnd directed
to pay to the treasurer of the Mount Vernon Ave
nue. Association. chartered by the laws of yir.
slnis, said Mount Vernon Avenue Association
being the assignee of the State of Virginia. the
sum OF one hundred and twenty thousand dollars,
with interest at six Fer centum per aunum from
the Oates OF the !espsctive advances made by the
State of Virginia until paid; being the sum
loaned by the State of Virginia to the United
States through President George Washington for
the purpose of constructing public buildings at
Washington fer the use Of the Federal Govern
N ent which said appropriation shall be in full
satisfaction aud payment of the amount hereto
fore claimed by the State of Virginia said &C.
count.
Sc 2 That the money hereby appropriated
aud directed to bs psid to the said assignee of the
State of Virginia shall be expended in layi ing out
opening constructing, and for the improvement
of public avenue and highway described in the
charter of the Mount Vernon Avenue Assccia.
ton
Sec g. That said association may construct it's
avenue through the Arlington estate by such
route aud under such supervision as shall be ap.
proved of by the Secretary of War.
Sec. 4. That the cost of constructing said ave.
nue. through the Arlington estate, to amount
not exceeding twenty. five thousand dollars shall
be paid out of the Treasury out of any money not
appropriated, and in addition to the sum hereto
fore appropriated, upon the certificate of the Sec
rotary of War.
Sec. g.. That this act shall be in force from it's
passage.
Senator Daniel has written to Mr.. NJ. B.
Harlow, of this city, that the committee
will give the avenue ass ociaton hearing at
an early day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02
PROPOSALS.

NOTICE, CONTRA CToRs.- Sealed proposals
" will bs received for IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE PROPERTY OF POTOMAC LODGE. No.
SO, II IF Drawings and specifications can
be found at the store OF Mr.. B. F. Peakc All bids
must be presented by April 18th aud addressed
to either of the undersigned. The committee ro-
serve the right to reject any or all bids
L In, N PAYS; Sub Committee ON
spo3t DIR. STANSBURY, Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

nREECH AND MUzzLELoADING SHOT
Il GINS, the largest and best assortment we
have ever had and at lower prices; also Paper
ssslls of all grades, Wads, Caps Belts and Canvas
Coats IT viii pay purchasers to call eId see US.
100 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

PERSONAL. Mrs. j B. Smoot. who has
been in Philadelphia for the past month,
under medical tiea ment, has returned to
her home much improved.
Ellen Lee, the Governors daughter, who
bad pneumonia, is getting better.
Mis- Edith NJ. Baldwin, of Richmond,
i visiting Mr. Wm. n. McVeigh, on St.
A-aph street.
Mr. Edgar Walfed has returned from
Richmond where he went to attend the ses.
son Of the State Board of Pharmacy.
Mrs. r B. Lawson, of Fauquier county,
who has been visiting Miss Maud Wheat,
left this morning for Richmond.
Mr.. Wm. Smithson, son of the Rev. Rum
sey Smitbson. has accepted position in San
Diego, Cal. with the International Land
Company of New York. under MIR. A. s.
Dnnbam, and left here to day for San Diego.
Messrs. S. F, Beach, G. E. Stuart, F. l..
Smith and J.. NJ Johnson have gone to Rich
mond to argue cases before the Court of APP
peaIs, one of which is the Farmers and Me-
cbanics' Bank case which comes up tp-mor
row.
Miss Btigg, of Manassas, is spending the
Easter holidays with Mrs Ketchum, on
upper Prince street.
Mr.. John Harlow. who was quite sick last
week, is out again.
Mr.. Mosely, secretary of the interstate
commerce commission, AMI Mr.. Morgan, of
the Boston Globe, were in this city yester.
day. the guests CT Mr.. J. G. Beckbam.
Mr.. 8 n Garwood. who was taken sud
denly Ill at the Mahoney distillery. near
this city, on Friday last, and who was taken
to 'is home in Washington, is in critical
corG'jlion.
Mr.. T. p. Cooper, the agent of English holders
Of giuia to DIS has sailed for this country and
is expected here on the 7th.
Rev W. j Young yesterday took charge OF the
NJ. E. Church South and was greeted by large con-
gregatiors ut both the morning and evening SER
yices He is quite young man, below medium
height but is considered an able preacher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

ELECTION OF VEsTRYMEN.-The follow
ing were today elected vestrymen of 81.
Paul's Church ,Jno. w. Green. Jno. A.
Dixon, J. W. Hoof, A. Mclean, M. D. Corse,
E. L. DangsIfield, W. H. Marbnry. George
Johnston, 7. B. Hooe, Herbert Bryant Jno.
Il Zimmerman, and l.. w. Reid.
The following were elected vestrymen of
Christ Church: e. 8. Leadbsater, Peter
Wise, l.. M Blaekford VIM. A. Smoot. David
n. Rust, G. VIM. Ramsay, DR.. VIM. Gibson,
W. J. Entwisle, Thomas Semmes, c. F.
Lee, jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

APPoINTMENT.-Mr. Austin Corbiu presi.
de Mt OF the Long Island R. R. Co, Issues
general order taking effect to-day, making
nnmber of appointments in the corps of
the officials OF that company. Among this
number we notice Mr.. w. w. KlDzer, as
paymaster. Mr.. Kinzer is native of al
exaudria and received his first business
training herein the insurance Office of Messrs.
Wise & Co. He left here some eight years
ago to AT cept clerical position in the Office
of the Auditor of the Long Island R. R.
Going there among strangers, he has dis
charged responsible duties in the account
ing and treasury departments of that line
until he bias now gained by his own merits
and business qualifications. the appoint
ment above mentioned. His many friends
here will be pleased to learn OF this appoint
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

oGpop1ING GOODS, GUNS, &c.-we are now
Sfon noi-,ing onr stock of Paper Shells, Guns,
B. e5;ers Wsds &C. TO which we invite the atten-
tion OF '"' pJ JAS. F. CARLIN SONS,
Glass; .aa New No 3i5 King ST., Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-02

LARGE LOT OF THOSE HEAVY "A a. Ri ;Bshs.
HOSE for children. from ! to on 'ncnes'
bla < and colored, at l0c at ctIymAKERs
mh2o AMOS d. sLhf saAA1A o.
The Delta independent., 1888-07-10
Sunshine as q Medicine.

Sleepless people-and there are many
in America--should court the sun. The
very worst soporific is laudanum; the
very best is sunshine. Therefore it ia
very plain that poor slcepers should
pass as many hours Of the day as possf-
BILE in the sunshine. and few as possible
in tho shade. Many women are mar
tyrs and do not know it They shut
tho sunshine out of their houses and
their hearts; they wear wells. they car.
ry parasols; they do all that is possible
to keep Off the subtlest and yet the
most potent influence which is intend
cd to give them strength, and beauty.
and cheerfulness. Is it not time to
change all this. TO get roses and color
in your pale cheeks. strength tn your
weak bodiesp The women Of America
arc pale and delicate. They may be
blooming and strong. and the sunlight
will be potent influence in this trans
formation.
The Delta independent., 1888-07-10
How Birds Learn to Sing.

Most people probably imagine that
birds sing by instinct; that the song OF
the robin is as natural to him us his
red breast that the bluebrd is not
more liable to change its note than its
color; and that untaught the nightin-
gale will always sing the same beauti-
full song.
This common impression, however.
Is erroneous. Young birds will never
sing the song peculiar to their tribe if
they have never heard it. but if asso-
ciated with some other bird, will learn
its song sinstead. A redstart once
built its nest under tho caves of q
house where Gagged chatiinch hung
in a window underneath. Tho redstart
learned the chaffinchs song. Another
redstart was noticed to repeat the
u otes of blackcap which had its nest
close by.
The winchat and wheatear have
naturally but little variety of notes, but
will become much better songsters if
confined with other birds. and the bull
finch can be taught to whistle COM
plete tunes. although its own natural
notes are harsh and insignificant On
the other hand, the nightingale in con-
finement will sometimes exchange its
own beautiful song for that of some
other bird that it may hear. The Hon.
DANES Darlington says that he saw a
linnct which had been taken from the
nest when only two or three days old,
and which. not having any other sounds
to initiate. almost learned to articulate.
and could repeat the words pretty
boy" and some other short sentences.
i He educated nesting linnets under the
three best singing larks, the skylark
woodlark and titlark, every one of
which, instead of the linnet' song. adher
ed entirely to that of their respective
instructors. When the note of the tit
lark was thoroughly fixed. be hung tho
linnet which had learned it in room
for three months with two common
linnets which were in full song. The
educated linnet. however. never bor-
rowed any passage from the other lin
nets. but adhered steadfastly to that of
tho tltlark which it had learned. At
Knighton, in Radnorshire. he saw a
goldfinch which sang exactly like q
wren, and uttered no proper note of
its species. This bird had been taken
old, and was hung in window oppo-
site a small garden, where it had no
doubt, heard and learned the wren's
song. having never had the opportu-
nifty to learn that .of the goldfinch.
Birds taken from The nest two
or three weeks old have al
ready learned the call-notes of
their species. These and many SINH
lar facts go to prove that birds do not
sing by instinct. They learn their
songs from their parents. If they have
no opportunity of hearing the song
peculiar to their species. they never
sing it, but will earn any other instead;
Just as an American child taken to
France when a few weeks old would
never speak English if he never heard
1t, but would learn to speak French.
Popular Science Net0s.
The Delta independent., 1888-07-10
Gems of Thought.

Ac. we'll at the moment and you will
have performed good action to all
eternity. -LaUdter.
Can any man trust better support
under aff1iction than the friendship of
Omnipotence, who is both able and
willing and shows how to relieve him.
Bentley.
The poor beggar hath a just demand
of an aims from the rich man, who is
guilty of fraud. injustice and oppres-
sion il he does not afford relief ac-
cording to his abilities. -SwU.
Encourage such innocent amuse-
mcnts as may disembitter the minds Of
mon, and make them mutually rejoice
in the same agreeable satisfactions. -
addison.
The anger of our enemy represents
our faults or nd monishes US of our du ty
with more heartdness than the kind ness
Of friond. Jeremy Taylor.
All men ought to maintain pea CO
and the common offices OF humani ty
aud friendship in diversity Of opinions.
Locke.
The great error of our nature is not
to know where to stop; not to be salts
fled with any reasonable requirement;
not to compound with our condition;
but to lose all we Irave gained by IN
Unsuitable pursuit after more. .-Burke.
All, how wonderful is tho advent Of
the Springl the great annual miracle
of tho blossoming OF Aaron's rod. re-
peated on myriads and myriads of
branches! the gentle progression and
growth of herbs. flowers. trees, gentlo.
aud yet irrepresstplc. which no force
can stay 10 violence restrain. like
love, that wins its way and cannot be
withstood by any human power. be-
cause itself Is divine powor -Longfel-
lotc
Tho high prize Of life. the browning
fortune OF man, is to be born to some
pursuit which finds him In employment
and happiness, whethes It be to mako
baskets, or broadswords, Or canals. o.
ytstutsA eR songs
The Delta independent., 1888-07-10
Some Wise Sayings.
earn to say no TO Yourself.

Learn to say no to yourself.
Wore words ideas, what an ideal
world this would be.
A friend without discretion is more
to be feared than an enemy in armor.
Fear of sickness is the first call for
the doctor; the rest is only a question
of time.
Children obtain the majority of their
knowledge of evil aud consequent de-
sire to taste it from the talk of their
parents
Every profession of religion that
does not make man kind to his par
ents, wife and children is mistake in
the article.
Moses may have made mistakes. but
he never went back 1000 years to at
tack dead man.
Truth is.as Indifferent to public opin-
ions rs the general public is to truth.
Give no friendship to one who OBJ
jects to your thinking your own thinks.
Every time you strike your own
child you admit your incapacity to
govern yourself or others.
The best friend is the one who gives
tho best advice.
Inc Dlggest crown III heaven are ior
those who were the most natural on
earth.
God may have use for towards, but
has never yet so advertised.
Let every man be himself as God
intended and the world will grow
steadily better.
As love casteth out fear, SO does fear
cast out love.
Every thinker and ulterer of good
thoughts is a pioneer, pushing his. way
through the brambles to contend
against darkness. ignorance and SUI.
perstition.
The Delta independent., 1888-07-10
Mr.. Kelley,s rh,rty;rhou.and Dollars

MIR. KelIey's ThirtyIrhousand dollars
Pittston tPa.) Gazette May %
So much interest has been shown in
in various ways in M. A. Kelley's for
tunate investments in the monthly
schemes of the Louisiana State Lottery
that it mas been deemed OF sufficient
public interest to find out what Mr..
Kelley thinks about it, Learning that
Mr.. Kelley had received the $4,000
through the Miners Saving bank a
Gazette reporter interviewed him yes
terday. He said he simply bought one
fifth of ticket No. 55,315, which drew
the first capital prize of $15O,0Oo, for
which he paid $2, just as he would
have put up margin on bit of stock
from Gould & Co.'s Wall street list,
and he was surprised to learn that
there were men in town who knew of
the value of the ticket week before
he was advised. There was, therefore,
no possible chance of collusion through
any one here with the Louisiana COM
pany, indicating that the lottery as
game of chance was con-
Quoted honestly. AS Mr.. Kelley
IS OHe u tno Steuuy young puSiHcoS
men of the town, who understands
the value of money and has the intelli-
gence to use it profltably, there is no
question that the 100000 SO suddenly
dropped into his purse will be of bene-
fit to himself and the public. That
Mr.. Kelley has the appreciative inter-
est of the public is indicated in the
fact that he has been Pittston's borough
tax receiver for two successive terms
and has done the work to the entire
satisfaction of the several departments
of the borough government to which
he had to make an accounting. He
has been engaged in the grocery busi-
ness for the past few years, on Pine
street, and has driven q successful
trade. AS Mr.. Kelley informs the re-
porter that with a needed proportion
of the $50. 900 he means to push the in
terest of much needed household ap-
pliance, and will establish agencies all
over the United States. And in this
way he thinks the Louisiana Lottery
company will be able to do a great deal
of appreciahle missionary work. What
some other people would do with $780,
900 was detailed in the Gazette few
days ago. Mr.. Kelley's determination
to put It into business has merit and
NAV prove profitable