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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-08-30
Might Have Been Worse.


Southern Lumbelnnan.
No calamity is so bad that i
could not be worse is an ole
homely SAYING, but All Rogers too
us OF Il circumstance that Occurrt {
at a mill in Arkansas thai sheds !
new ligh. on IT.. ALI said that /
huge log rolled over one Of the men
and mashed him as ''tlat as a lril.
ter" killing him Instantly. The
man was IA general lavOrile with
the mil! hands, and they gathered
his remains together in the besl
manner they could and took c0un-
Gil among themselves AS To how ia
break the sad news to the dead
mans wife, who lived about two
miles away. All, being The best
talker in The crowd, was selected
for the PURPOSE and instructed to
impart the sad intelligence to The
wife AS gently us possible. He did
his best, and after he had stated all
the facts The widow remarked
81 am much obliged to You, Mr..
Rogers, ard thank God that it Is no
worse ~
"Great heavens!" said All, "your
husband is dead and mutilated al.
most beyond recognition. How
could il be any worse Z"
"lle might have been crippled
for life. and then would have had
10 nurse him. she said.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-08-30
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StOnewan InrLsa.
Washington Letter "

49,
Washington Letter.
II am Just IN from rov.
where have been nl,nn nsl0Gs
annual cnmmencement oT r,Ills w
gII'la Military Insrru,a. sue WA
speaker WAS Gnveruor h, The
lee Yes, 'S.ouewo!p Ja arIl
was once a professor at ,L D'cESu
'ule, and the latter is sl,Tl l9si
o. his eccenIricilies. | knew Sr'Igt
well, and he was the lasl m,, lln
would have picked ont If a'n yoN.
"l military men, moi knowinr' " w
ne was as possessing NI4
energy, endurance and vn''trOl
ability, 1t was only in Tho Agr,llIVe
action that these charnct" "ea. Of
iiamed out. Al other times il>'lcs
d'IIl, uncommunicallve and was
ihellr. In The parlance Of 1ho apa'
he was IA crank III many ue uav
but a terribly earnest onc ' WnS,
a professor a. the institute bo " "ea
the butt of the students, ;ah was
fes' he was religious. H. '" maN
known IN The army as the ,p WAS
Light Elder Gen. j. R I n,ue
was his claSsmate al West p"iss
ana was noted for his proIani,r
One day, in the battle Of Cha"aH
lorsvIlle, some mu,eo attocbo%
our ammunition wagon got .stqIloS
and finally gol baIky under "I l5p
la'h. jackson was laokinr NV
when Jones rode up. The Ia,l a,
took in the situation at a glance
"'See here, Jackson he ShOrIod
Jet me cuss 'enl.' Jackson smiI,J
but demurred by shaking his hpoJ
While Lees army was cro>,in" I6a
into Maryland some nr,%o
teams refused to leave tLa
wafer. Col Harmon, ,Jarkso n
lnarleImaster, rode into the wale,
and poured volleys after yolIey If
curses and laSh4s on The mules
!uI got them TO moving arain
jackson sal on his old sorrel lakin"
I all in. Harmon, on p~erceiyinS
llmh,qmckly rode up vii an apolor,
~:
- beg your pardon, general,
Dul cIiSseS and blows is the only
anguage that mule under.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-08-30

Nothing so aides 10 The treasures
OF the mind and increase lis power
as own thinking. Learn to think
for yourself. II is all very we'll 10
hear and TO read the wisdom of
others; but one should not let This
take The place of ones own thought.
Many persons r like cislernS ;
they are good to hold the thoughts
OF Others; but, when the lime
comes that they are forced to RELY
on lhemSelyeS,..they have no power
to do so. The outside supply is cut
off, and the ci>tern runs dry. Blu,
II one, like ii river, Is constantly
ted 10y ones own springs, then, as
the learning of others comes to
him, il uniieS with his own waler>
and The stream widens and deepen,.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-08-30

The weeping peach tree, an ac-
count of which was first published
in The Globe Democrat, coniinuest TO
attract IA large number of visitors.
Over fifty persons watched the
tree last Sunday, and they were
not Disappointed, as there was a
pellect mist from The Tree, which
sometimes had the appearance Of a
spray. The Irml has been gather
ed, but that did mol effect The phe'
nOmen0n. A number OF supersti-
tiOus people think thai spirits Oper'
ate upon The tree. A leading splr-
itIallst visited The tree last Sunday,
and thought that a seance would
explain the mystery. The negroes
attach considerable significance to
the name of The variety Of The
peach which is known as the R1'
bert K. Lee. The most ignorant
declare that the spirit OF the dead
Confederate Chieltaln is operating
upon The tree. Alter dark they give
the nelghbOrhood wide berth. Jas
Wallace, a negro who has been al
f1icted with infiammatory rheuma.
tism for the past two years aud
bed ridden most of The Time, was
impressed that the fluid from the
tree would effect a cure. He was
sponged with The fluid, and said he
felt much relieved. He was able
10 ga on the streets Yesterday Tor
The first time in several months.
The report of the Wallace case has
aud The negroes attribute
curative properties 10 The
peach fluid. The attention of III
elligent minds has been called to
he tree, and they are puzzled Mt
he ~phenOmenon,-&. Louis Globe
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-08-30
ANOveI to Match Her Goun.

Detroit Free Press.
"I'lease send me a summer novel
in a green cover"
The librarian OF a circulating Ii.
brary received the above request
IN a note yesterday morning. 1t
was brought in by a ladv's maid,
who waited TO carry the book home.
The Librarian hunted through his
summer novels aud at last found
one that had a cool, green cover.
That will do" he said, aud
wrapped il up.
How much ~ asked The maid.
producing her purse.
Fifty cents, please" and he
dronped The money into The till.
What was the lille of the bookgn
inquired a bystander.
Il haven't an idea" was the hon
esl answer, "shs dnesn't want a
book 70 read. but one 10 hold in
her hand aud lie IN her lap. reck-
on II Was Married for Fun or
Loved and LOsi,p or something Of
that sort. Anyhow the cover is all
right"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-08-30
Where He Learned IL.

'iuC NV
lie was a Pretty little fellow
but 1t was his manners, not hi!
looks, that attracted everybody
clerks in the stores, leople in the
horse cars, men, women and chill
dren. A iOur-year-Old who, il any
body said to nm,"How do You do?'
answered, Il am well, thank you :
aud il he had a request to make,
be it Of friend or stranger, began il
with "Please,' AMI the beauty OF
1t was that The ~"thanks" aud
"please" were so much n matter Of
course to The child that he never
knew he was doing anything nuli-
ceable at all.
How cunning il is" said a
snowy woman TO his mother, as
they sat at a public table OF Il hotel
one day, "t0 hear that child thank
The walters, and say please when
he wants anything. | never saw
anything so sweet. My children
nave To be constantly told, il |
want them TO thank people. How
well You must have taught him
that he never forgets."
"lle has always been accuStnm-
ell TO it, SAID the mother. I'VE
always said please TO him
when we wished him to Go anything
and have thanked him. lie knows
no other way"
The snowy woman looked as
lhongh she did not need any fur
her explanation Of The way in
which his his habits were formed.
Probably you do not.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-08-30

As the sporting fraternity Of
New York more closely studies Tho
situation al Purvis, the sentiment
grows that prize lighting will be q
very dangerous business hereafter.
Few Southern and no Northern
Siales feel Ike leillRg Mississippi
besl them, The result will be that
all short haired biped hruies vii
find That they viii not be looked
on rs heroes, hut rs criminals
Prize fighters ant sporting men
are upset BY Sullivan's conviction
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-08-30
UNIVERSITY
> MISSISSIPPI
VIII Open its Next Session at
OXFORD, MISS,
September 26, 1889.

The University has been pnt in a more
effective condition than eve before.
The plan of study is recast. 50 rs to al
low numerous electives in both the A. Is.
and b $. courses. ProfessOtships have
been recognized Addison Hugne, Pro-
lessor Of Ancient Languages; K. b. Full
ton, Professor Of Physics and Astronomy /:
R. NJ. Leavall, Professor Of English and
Bellies LetHes; w. II. Sims. late Of
Vanderbilt University, Professor Of Men,
tai aud Moral Science. etc. Geo. ID. Pur-
ingtOn, late Of University Of Missouri.
Professor Of Chemistry and Natural Histo.
~; Prof j. W johnson, Assistant Pro.
fessor IN English aud Mathematics. The
Executive Committee will fill the chains
Of Mathematics aud of Modern Languages,
from the best material afforded by the
United States, before College opens aud
an Assistant Professor Of Ancient Lau.
guages will be appointed.
kaWsrd Aayes Is Professor Of law aud
O~hsueellor,
Tuition still free 10 al. except q fee Of
- 10 Law student. Send tor Catalogues
aud statement Of improved scheme Of
study. EDWARD MAYFR
University. Mics. Chancellor.
July 5 iss9. I9-2m
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-08-30

She-"Oh, my tooth hurts dread.
lnlly! | don't see why we cannot
be born without teeth"
He-"l think, my dear, that il
YOU will look up some authority on
that point yOu will find that most
OF US are.-OmahG World.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-08-30

Doors, Sash, Blinds, MOuldings, Bal.
lHsterS, Doors WiAdow Frames,
Brackets, Etc.

REGULAR SIZES IN STOCK.
Dealers in Bull lens Hardware, Glass,
Putty and Pure liked Paints.
+. C.. TURNER & co.,
Cor, st. Anthony " Watersts., Mobile. Ala.
April 30. 1859, 9-ly
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-08-30

THROUGH ~TRAIN-Departs daily from Government
street, Union Depot at. .............. $40 n m
SIIlNes Gas a N
MIXED IRA1N-Carrying passengers tSundays ex.
ceptedD departs from Freight Depot Beauregarl
stIeet 500 a. m.
2ints SOS ID. m.
CHRONICLE AcCoMMoDAnOx-Train leaves frnm
Union Depot at' 4;l0 D m.
returning, leaves CitrOnelle at......... 100 a. m.
Arrives at Mobile at. s.45 4 m
Mann Boudoir and Pullman Palace
Sleeping Care from New Orleans via Ale
ridian TO St. Louis, and Pullman Cars from
mobile TO Artesla. Close connections at
Junction Points.
Through trains connects in Union De.
pot, st Lonis, Mo-, with all trains for the
principal cities OF the West, Northwest.
North and East.
etc, call on address
j. b. FORSYTH Ticket Agt.,
Battle House Ticket Office, Mobile. Ala.
q. w. KING, Acting G. p. A.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26
Excursion Tickets to New York via
Pennsylvania Railroad for the
Washington Inauguration
Centennial.

For the better accommodation of the large
number of people who desire TO witness the
elaborate ceremonies arranged for the cele-
bratiou of the Centennial Anniversary of the
Inauguration of General Washington as First
President of the United States, in New York,
OH April goth, goth, and May Ist. 1880, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell
excursion tickets to New York from all
principal stations on its system between
April 27th and May Ist, inclusive, at three
cents per mile. The rate from Philadelphia
for the round trip will be $40, from Balti-
more $5.5S, and from Washington 1884,
Pittsburg Sr332, and proportionately from
all other stations.
Tickets are good only for continuous pas
sage on through trains to New York, from
April 27th to May Ist, but no ticket will be
sold on May Ist for any train arriving i'll
New York later than noon of that day. Re-
turning the tickets will be good for contin-
uous passage on trains leaving New York
April 27th, to May 9th, inclusive. No ex-
cursion ticket will be sold for less than one
dollar
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26
Personals.

Simeon Pennewill spent Easter Sun
day with Milford friends.
Mr.. Harry White is visiting Miss
Bessie Thaw.
Thomas G. Reynolds. Of Philadel-
phia, visited relatives in Milford this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Smith, of near
Saratoga, N. Y.,are guests at the home
of Robt. G. Hall.
Miss Lydia Davis, of Wilmington,
is visiting Miss Laura Abbott.
N. w. Davis,o Wilmington, was at
home for the Easter season.
Mrs. Clara Haregroveand Mrs. Ruth
Dorsey,of Seasord, visited in Milford
this week.
D. c. Godwin,o Reistertown, Md,
is making his annual spring visit to
his daughter, Mrs. Ella Collins.
W. Hasty Smith, of Philadelphia, is
visiting Mr.. II. II. Gilman.
Garry Matthews has returned to
Philadelphia.
w. Harry Postles has been spending
a few days among Milford friends.
Miss Ida Barker is in Wilmington
as the guest of Miss Mamie Russell.
Miss Anna Causey left Milford on
Tuesday for a visit in Philadelphia.
VIM, H. Young, a representative of
the ex-Letter Carriers Association Wis
tied Milford this week. He was ell
route for Old Point Comfort on a bus
mess tour.
Chas. E. Treidler and John Walls,
of Dover, were in Milford on Easter
Sabbath and assisted the Avenue and
Chapel Sunday School choirs in the
rendition of the music at the Easter
service.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26
Centennial Washington's Inaugu-
ration at New York

New York is all in a hustle with the prep
arations for the coming celebration Of the
Centennial of Washington's Inauguration
April goth, goth, and May Ist, and big time
is promised all who attend, independent OF
the other attractions, the Military Pageant
will be the largest since the war. And the
Naval display will embrace all the available
Graft in the Atlantic Squadron.
The B. & o. R. R. Co. will sell tickets at
greatly reduced rates to New York and re-
turn for all trains on April 27th to goth, in
elusive, and for trains ARRIVING in Philadel-
phia on or before HOO a. m. on May Ist.
Good for return trip on all trains leaving
New York until midnight of May 9th, inclu-
sive.
This will be a rare opportunity to visit the
Metropolis and enjoy ride over the B. &
O's new line. Remember there is no trans
fer in Philadelphia. All trains run through
solid without change.
For time of trains see time tables to be
had at B. & o. ticket ofices.-Charles o.
Scull, Gen1 Pass. Agt, B. & o. R, R.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26
Kent county Court.

Court commenced at Dover on Monday
last and as usual the first day was occupied
in preliminaries. The grand jurymen were
called, aud the chief justice appointed
Samuel Roberts as foreman
Robert H. Vandyke Of Dover, was ad-
mitted to practice in the courts.
In the case of the state VS.. William Haz-
zard, charged with stealing chickens from
DR.. R. Y Watson OF Milford, the jury rem
dered verdict Of guilty. He was senten-
ced to pay So restitution, undergo three
months imprisonment and 10 lashes.
Sheriff Fenimore gave his official bond to
the court in the sum of $4,000.
Harry S. Johnson was appointed an addi-
tional member Of examiners of candidates for
admission to the bar.
The following cases have been disposed Of
by the court:
State vs. Asbury Miller charged with
stealing 100 posts, pleaded guilty to the theft
Of one and was sentenced to pay SIS; receive
FIVE lashes and three months in Jail.
State VS.. Daniel c. Pearce, for assault and
battery on C. W Smith, at Camden, was
fined SIS aud costs.
State vs.. Jonathan Gross, charged with
carrying concealed deadly weapons pleaded
guilty and fined SIS and costs.
State vs.. John Wall, charged with stealing
rails; convicted and fined 20 cents, five lashes
and three months Imprisonment.
State vs.. Edward Mitchell charged with
burglary pleaded guilty aud sentenced to two
months, and fined SIS and costs.
The court was engaged on Tuesday after
noon in hearing witness ofthe prosecution in
the case of the State Us. w J. Bathum, the
hotel keeper at Camden who is charged with
the assault on Samuel Muffin Of that town.
The greater part ofwednesday was taken up
with this trial, aud at present it looks bad for
Bathum, but the witnesses for the defence
may change the result.
The Dill shooting case came up and was
postponed until next term of court.
No one can adequately describe the suffer
ing imposed by dyspepsia. 1t darkens LIES
pathway and makes existence almost I'M
bearable but Laxador will not only
alleviate the tortures of dyspepsia but will
cure the disease. Price only IS cents.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26
10000 In peIaw are Bay.

Reynolds B. Kerbin, of Lewes, had been at
the Breakwater spending a week during the
late storm trying to get to Wilmington on a
tug boat but started ashore Thursday after
noon on the tug Protector, which is towing
the stone barges that are filling up the gap
way at the Breakwater
The Protector landed him at the govern
ment pier, and while he was getting off the
tug he dropped a bundle containing sIo,o
overheard $3.50 of it in specie and the rest in
United States government bonds.
He at once secured John Ross, a diver
from the Somers' Point wrecking steamer
Tamesi who went in search of the lost treas
ure. Ross said it was like going to look for
the sunken treasure Of the man-Of-war De-
Braak off the capes of the Delaware. Ross
went down, however, and in few minutes
had found the lost money and Kerbin went
on his way rejoicing with his treasure under
his arm
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26

EASTER Sunday was most beau
tifuI one, and witnessed large audi
ences in all the several churches. In
the afternoon, Sunday School was dis
pensed with for the purpose of a final
practice of the Sabbath School exer.
cises for the evening. The Chapel
was not opened, but the members Of
that school united with the Avenue
school in the service. Before the
doors were opened, the Avenue was
thronged with waiting people about
two-tbirds of the auditorium was re-
served for the schools, and at an early
hour the seats available to the general
public were all filled, then the work of
the ushers began aud after packing all
the pews. all the loose seats from tn e
basement were brought, and in this
manner nearly all were seated. The
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26

THE trees on Milford streets grow
with vigOr, and with judicious trim
ming would soon make beautiful
avenues arched over with stately limbs;
which in many cities and towns form
the principal features Of their attrac-
tiyeness. By trimming out from the
bottom, trees grow high with spread
ing branches, and aside from the
beauty, this plan has comfort to rec
ommend it. Cutting out low limbs
permits air to circulate around the
houses and removes harbOrs for flies,
mosquitoes and other insects; then the
tall tree protects the roof from the di-
rect rays of the sun, aad aids in keep
ing our homes comfortable. In many
streets of Milford, limbs of trees are
permitted to grow so low down, that
the street lamps are practically use
less, and this has been largely caused
by the practice in vogue few years
ago, of cutting the tops out of hand
some trees; which, if they had been
trimmed out from the bottom would
now be beautiful; but instead are form
less, and an obstruction to light and
ventilation.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26
Reduced Rate Excursion Tickets
on Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad.

The passenger department Of the Phila.
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad
announces that commencing April GOTH re-
duced rate excursion tickets will be placed
on sale to all county towns located OF the
line of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore railroad and branches from all
stations within the county The tickets will
be good for passage on date of sale and day
following and when sold on Saturday, good
Hntil the following Monday, inclusive
This is but another evidence Of the efforts
Of this company to provide every facility fol
its patrons.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is purely vege-
table compound, innocent in nature and Won
derful in effect. For children it is invalua-
Bile, curing Group whooping cough, etc, in a
few hours, Price IS cents.
Mr. w. R. Graves, of Wetheredville, Nd,
writes Il suffer sometimes with acute rheu-
matism, and your Salvation Oil gives me in
Simultaneous relief cordially recommend
it as sure cure.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26
7TILFoRD omURCH DIREoTOnY

sunday School at the Chapel on Second Street.
south. al 2p m. Sunday School Prayer meeting,
frst Sunday in every month
Baptist Church, seeond-street, noith regular
Services at 1880 q. m. and p. m. Sunday school
At o 100 A. N, Prayer Meet ng-Thnrsday Evening
NJ E. Church, on Railroad Avenue services
at 10 SO a. m and 90 p. m. Rev j. II. Wiley
Pastor. Sunday School at 90 p m. Prayer
Meeting, Thursday evening at 100 o'clock.
PRESBYTERIAN Church. corner Of Walnut and
Font Streets South Milford. Services at II 90
a m and Z. - D. m. Rev Il L. Bnnsteln Pastor.
sunday School at 90 p Prayer Meeting at
roo O'Clock Thursday evenings.
Christ Church. corner Third and Church-sts--
sundays HOLY Eucharist 100, a. m Mathis, 1880
High celebration and Sermon. 1l.00. Vespers 800
n M Iitany and Sermon. z .30,-Week Days
Holy Eucharist 2; 30 a. m. Evening Prayer, daily
At T. 80 with sermon.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26

notice. have this day purchased
the goodwill and fixtures Of the
butcher business conducted by Jona-
than Dickerson. on North Walnut-st,
in Jumps Block, and will conduct
same business for my own interest,
All bills will be contracted and settled
by me from Friday, April 18th, 1889.
BENZ. f. DICKERsoN.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26

THE spring toilets as worn by the
ladies Of Milford on Easter Day. are
credit to the ability of the fashion,
makers. 1t was quite generally con-
coded by the admiring gentlemen that
there was the largest percentage of
new costumes they had ever seen upon
the street on an Easter day, and that
they were much prettier than those of
last season.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26
To TeachersI

An examination for second and third grade
certificates will be held at Laurel, Saturday,
May 18th Frankford, Tuesday, May 2Ist /;
Georgetown, Wednesday, May 22nd; Milton,
Thursday, May 23rd; Milford, Friday, May
24th aud Bridgeville, Saturday, May 25th,
1889. An early attendance is requested.
JAS. H. WARD.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26

WEDDfNG.-Last evening Miles j.
Mills, Of Cedar Neck, was welded to
Miss Melinda W., daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. G. Emory, of near Frederick.
The ceremony was performed at the
residence ofthe brides parents in the
presence Of a number of relatives and
intimate friends.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26

JOSEPH BLACK, formerly of Milford
had his hand mutilated in the machin-
cry of a mill in which he was en-
ployed in Philadelphia, in such a
manner that it was necessary to am
putate the forefinger and part of the
thumb. Joseph is employing his in
voluntary furlough by visiting his
Milford friends.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26
pimples on the

face cured. Sulphur Bitters will cure the
worst case of skin disease; from common
pimple on the face to that awful disease
scrofula, it is the best medicine to use in all
cases of such stubborn and deep-seated dis
ease. Do not delay use Sulphur Bitters
and drive the humor from your blood.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26

DR.. Theel, Philadelphia renowned
Specialist for nervous debility, blood poisons,
kidney and special diseases has cured more
cases than all others combined. He has
cured those pronounced incurable by leading
physicians We would advise those suffer
ing to consult him personally or by letter at
his office, 53s North Fourth Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26
Driving Horses and Brood Mares
For Sale.

Those desiring to purchase on
favorable terms, either a good brood
mare, roadster, or unbroken colts,
will find a number to select from by
calling upon or writing to the under
signed, at the late residence of Col. A.
S. Small They are all good stock and
will be sold reasonably.
ROBERT P. SMALL,
Lincoln City, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-26

THE first game of base ball this sea
son with any outside club, will be
played on Friday May 3rd. between
the Milford and Houston Clubs The
latter is said to have a very strong
team, and have been practicing for
some time. Sprogel and Demerest
will be the battery for the Milford
boys, and the balance Of the nine will
consist Of J. Jank. 1st b. Gorby, I'd
b. +: Schreyer Ord b.. Lowery, s. s. :
Williamson. Satterfield aAd e. Lapk J,
fielders.