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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06
FAN Care Of Shrubs.

It is a mistake to let shrubs go with
out attention during the summer, and
growing season. Then 1t is that they
should be brought into good shape, for,
by watching them as growth is made,
one can see where pruning and train
ing is required, and the necessary work
can be done at just the time when it
viii do the most good, for shrubs are
more tractable while forming branches
than they are afterWard. If you allow
a shrub to grow to suit itself all sum-
mer, and attempt to rectify what you
consider it's mistake in fall, you will
find that a great deal Of summer
growth may have to be removed to
secure any thing like symmetrical shape,
and of course these surplus branches
indicate a good deal Of summer growth
which has been wasted: so much of
the vitality of the plant as was taken
to produce them has been expended use
1essly; proper attention at the proper
time would have thrown this energy
into the shrub.
But we must take things as We find
them, and fall finds most shrubs in
need of. a judiciOus pruning, if we
would have them take on q shapelY
form. Therefore when getting ready
to give them the winter protection
which most of them require to a greater
or lesser extent, give them 8 good
pruning, and make them symmetrical
It is well to do this before the Coming
of cold weather, so that the fresh cuts
on the limbs will have a little chance
to heal or at least dry over before they
are laid down and covered. -Ebe7l E.
ReIfOTG, JqI Ladies' Home Journal
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

g crowd Of excited engineers 6remen,
and brakemen. One Of them spoke out
loudly, saying;
We'll, boys, I am not rich, but I
have thirty-hve cents left to help buy
a rope for that operator"
He did not know that VIII was
standing within ten feet Of him. VIII
heard it. It was like a knife-thrust.
He reeled and fell into my arms. I car
Ried him across the street into q saloon
and soon revived him. The strain was
too much for him and he tainted away
twice before 1 could get him home.
His mind wandered. 1 finally got him
to bed and gave him a heavy dose of
choral. He gave way for a few min
utes beneath the influence Of the drug,
but he would wake and start from his
bed with a look of terror on his face.
"They can't hang me, can they? II
wasn't my fault There was no Oper-
atOr at W. I couldn't help that. F."
He kept on in this way until nearly
morning when he at last sank into q
deep sleep of exhaustion. He next APP
peared on the street at the end of three
weeks. He left town the same day.
He was brave, though To this day he
has never mentioned Maggie's name to
me. VIII left D., and I met him
a year after in an eating house in a
large city far from D.
Il have never attempted train dis
patching since, he said to me-
Maggie married few years later
and also left D.. She never men
toned Wills name in my presence after
that awful wreck the next day after
the skating contest.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06
Az ORIGINAL EXPERIENCE IN DREA1L-
TaEn-

She sat alone in the twilight gloom,
Alone by the window IN her coy room;
But her thoughts were busy with one afar.
AS the tender blue eyes met the evening star,
She whispered fOndIy, MY husbandi my If6I
Have you forgotten your own little wife?
No letter to-day, aid miles apart
No no I wrong thee, for you have my heart. >
And the sweet lips parted, as by magic power
To watt ACfOd bless him !" in the twilight hour.
And the golden curls pressed the window pane,
While the blue eyes peered up the darkened
lane.
ListI footsteps lightly mount the stair,
And a travelling man with face so fair,
Love bsauning in his soft brown eyes,
Quickly enters. All a glad surprised
Now the days viii like moments slip,
AS hearJ TO heart and lip to lip,
With one wild bound to Imprint a kiss
But, horrors 1t was down into a fearful abyss
The shattered glass and the broken beam
An told the tale-'tWas only a dream.
-AHbeyicaR Commercial Traveller.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

! MediOcrity GJlUayS copies superiority.
/ Dobbins' Electric Soap, first made in 1865.
/ has been initiated more than any soap made,
! Ask your grocer for Dobbills' Electric Soap
/ all other Electrics, Electricity, Magnetic's 8.
] ETC., are limitations.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06
Children Starving to Death

On account of their inability to digest food,
will find most marvellous food and remedy
in SCOTS Emulsion. Very palatable and
easily digested. DR.. S. W. COHEN of Waco,
Texas. sRys: 81 have used your Emulsion
IN lnfantiIe wasting. It not Onlv restores
wasted tissues, but gives strength and II
creases the appetite"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06
-HAVE q CAB i?

When you are addressed as above, your first ina
pulse IS to look at the driver. If the day be stormy
and the driver Is wise man, you will ind that ne
wears Fish Brand SiiCkeT,' and he will tell you
that he is as comfortable the box as his passen-
Is invaluable. When you get once inside GO Fish
Brand Slcker," there's no such thing weather
for you. 1t doesn't make the smallest difference
whether it rains, halls, sleets, SHOWS, or blows
You are absolutely and soldiy comfortable. Get
one at once No danger of your not liking 1t after
wards. It IS waste of money TO buy any other
waterproof coat. They are worthless after a few
weeks of hard usage. Beware of worthless IKE
5tations, every garment stamped with the ." Fish
Brand . Trade Mark. Don't accept any inferior
coat when you can have the Fish Brand SheksF's
delivered without extra cost. Particulars and
illustrated catalogue free.
A. Js TOWER, Boston, R8asss
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06
EntitIed to the Best.

All are entitled to the best that their
money viii buy, so every family should
have, at once, a bottle of the best family
remedy, Syrup of Figs, to cleanse the
system when cOstive or bilious. For sale
IN SOC and s1.OO bottles by all leading
druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

viii hear your song sublius, some other
time, he said, pulling away suddenly and
leaving his coat button In my hands. But
he didn't get far, he was detained by rheu-
matism in his left knee. pressed into his
hand a small package. The next day he ran
to meet me and said Wonderful this Saliva
ton Oil, amt 162''
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

Grossly Literal.-''So j ones has gone the
way of all mankind ''Yes'' said a friend,
ga brick fell on his head and killed him"
''YOu know death loves a shining mark"
seTrue; and Jones was very baId.''
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

'1rIs Frequently Reoomuendsd.-lIr. il. @.
Mooney, of Astoria, III, WHITES Us that Al
lens Lung B8lsan, which he has sold for
fifteen years, sells better than any other
cough remedy, and gives general satigfac-
ton IT'S frequently recommended by the
medical profession here.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

1t Is 50 EveryvEhere.-E. B. Rail, druggist
at HiattsYille, Kan has this to write about
Aliens Lung Balsam: SIT Is the best selling
throat and lung remedy, and gives general
satisfaction 1 cheerfully recommend it. -
Buy the large S1.OO bottle for Lung Dis
eases
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

We have received a copy of new paper,
''devOted principally to the interests of
bonds to hold, and then the new paper viii
interest US immensely.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

ibid you say your son was one of the di-
rectOTs in a newspaper corporatiOnP'
Eyes, he directs all the wrappers for the
city su bscribers."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

Ben Butler has done a great good in the
TeWkesbUry AlUshOuse, but his work VIII
not be complete till he orders good supply
of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, the peoples
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

The more imagination a poet has, the bet
ter, especially when he sits down to his hum
bic bill of fare
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

The Ruling Drift of Thought First p oil
tician: els there really a future state?''
Second politician: ga future state! Why
there are four of them; haven't you read
the election neWs?"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

johnson: ''They say, jackson, that a
IN an is a fool till he's 40. What do you
think of that2'
Jackson; From my own observation, I
should say there was a great deal of truth
IN it. You are not 40 yet, are your"
johnson: ono"
Jackson: ''I thought So"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

Making Sure.-Fond mother: 81 don't
know what occupation it would be best to
select for Willie"
WiIlie's Uncle: ''Why?''
Fond mother: because he is designed
for a brilliant career, but"
Uncle: ''Efake diamond cutter Of him,
then he viii be sure of brilliant career"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

She; 'sDo you understand the rule of
three, my desr2''
He: eyes indeed, ever since was in love
with you. 1t consists of your father, moth
er and little brother
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

for the Emperor of Russia are lined
with cork. The Pop-in Of corks is ex-
pected to make harmless the poppin
OF bullets.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

St. Peter: '0TThO are yOu?'
New spirit: "Um-I was the manager Of
a British syndicate-.'
st. Peter; 'sWell, you skip. This place
Is not for saIe.l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

NnUN We viii send a GENUINE SOLID
Fhhf GOLD WATCH FREE to the first
Il one correctly naming the shortest verse
in the Bible and inclOsing fourteen two-cent
stamps for our valuable book giving full descrip-
ton how to make Hundreds Of Beautiful and
Inexpensive Holiday Presents Fancy and
useful articles for the home, Fancy work,
etc. TO introduce It Regular price 81. 90 Don't
Delay. Address TIE BAZAAR,
z04 North Main Sc.
Hutchinson, Kan.
References-H Hutchinson Banks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

Somebody who conceaIs his identity be
hind typewriter remarks that the food
was a NOahtable affair.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

J. C. SIMPSON, Marques, ". Va, says:
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me of very bad
case Of catarrh." Druggists sell il, 75c.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

Yes, money talks, and the curious thing
about it is that the money that talks loud
est is called "hush money"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

Braggs: sgThis is little late for you to
be out, isn't it, Peck? Amt you afraid
your wife viii mss yOu?''
Mr.. n. Peck: 81 hope she VIII. She can
fling things pretty straight, though"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

The base ball player usually wears be
nine look.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

If afflicted with sore eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

Wbsa Baby was sick, We gave her CastOria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss. she chung to CastOria,
When she had Children. she gave them CastOEia
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

A Lawyers Admiratlon.-'oT There is one
thing admirable about the ram" said an
old lawyer, in spite of its numerous disa-
greerble qualities"
what is that?" asked his junior partner.
cit always covers the ground
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

"Never say dye' is a motto that some
BARRIERS would grow poor on.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

A man who attempts to hatter you takes
you for mule.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

The mustard plaster is always likely to do
something smart.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

The trouble with man covering up his
tracks Is that he makes new ones in doing
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06
Oregon. The Paradise OF Farmers.

Mid, equsbe climate certain and crops Best
fruit grain grass and stock country in the world Full
formation free Address the Oregon Immigration Board
Portland Oregon.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

The small boy with bad cold is very
likely to be up to snuff.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

The summer hotel man Is now Offering
first floor rooms in job lots.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

A 1Oc. Cigar in quality, but only a sc.
cigar in price is ''Tansill's Punch"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

ParadOxical.-''T Is something rare. 50
said Ringley, as he sat at a restaurant table.
'rWhy?'
81 asked for steak we'll done and got
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06
A SKATING CONTEST;
BY EDWARD p. STONE.

The TPain-Dispatchep's Love.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

Adopt, without fear, for Graded Schools, our
Song Manual. B 592h lo soo 4so dd0 8s OF OF
Book 8, Soc, $3.50 doz) Admirably adapted to the
different ages of school life, with plain instruc-
lions and best Of music.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

song Harmony Emerson Just 81 Exactly az the
book that viii suit you for this winters Singing
Glasses Also an appropriate and good book for
High Schools
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

Select fo3- practice in your Singing Society one
of our noble and beautiful CAETAFAS (send
for hst) or the easy OratoriO. EN- NJ ANUEL.
sd by IrOwbridge; or for Fairs and Festivals,
the peculiarly nice, pretty and easy DAIRY
M lads SUPPER, Doc, $1.s0 dOz.l by Lewis
or for the children, MaCy's new 81 EsANG&Ef Wis
ITOES>, or IA FcEEING OF THE NATIONS,
(30c., s. dOz.); or the EINGDOB4 OF MOTH
EiB GOOSE, Use, S2.28 dOz.) by Mrs. Boardman.
-Asly 5OOIs mailed for retail price.
OLIVER DITSON CO., Boston.
@. 81. DITsOE d Co., j.. E DTTsoN q Co.
667 Broadway, n. 7. 1928 Chestnut St. Phila.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06
AUTUMN LEAVES -OF MUSIC.

The Temperance Crusade. a8 5ss: 5s g
fined, elevated poetry and music, which viii be
most welcome to the best classes of temperance
workers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

z He story I am about to re-
Mlate, coming as it did under
y fmy personal observation, /
- have no hesitation in vOuch-
ing for the truth of.
The scene is in a pretty
town of about 5000 inhab-
itants, which nestles costly
in q broad valley between
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

". U. TELEGRAPH CJLLEGE, Wichita,
Kansas. Send for circulars and free railroad
pass.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-12-06

mnEHFEH MORPMENE HABEE CUREE
ElPHFEE at home; no pain or inconvenience. Boo
~ eOLsl free. Meeker Medicine Co. Chicago IH
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-03
GOULD THE GOBBLER.
THE WIZARD OF WALL STREET Is NOW
AFTER SANTA PB.
The Barings and Others Interested Will Advance
Funds Enough Again Put the Company
On It's Fee.-A Friendly Recsivsrship
Proposst-Go1lds Philanthropy.

NEW YORK, April 2-It is long time
since Wall street was so thoroughly in
tsrested in Jay Gould and Jay Gould's
movements as it is at present
The shrewdest brokers on the street be-
lieve row, or nt least profess 90 believe,
that the little fnancer, who at last ac-
counts weighed 1O1 pounds, is directly
responsible for the present weak and vacil-
latipg market and the serious decline in
prices which has recently occurred.
One result of the situation Is that more
stories are told about GOuld than has been
the case for year in the Wall street OF
fees. One Of these stories has reference 20
a conversation between Gould and friend,
in which the little msgnate expressed the
interesting opinion that no man should
have more than million dollars. On the
friend expressing some natural astonish-
ment over this statement coming from
Jay, he replied that the possession OF more
than million was apt TO lead to extrava-
gance, and individual extravaganza was
bad for the country.
But, remarked the lrlenu, WHAT
would you do with all the money you have
over a million dollarsY"
81 suppose" replied Jsy, seriously and
meditatiyely, that 1 would have to keep
it,"
That thia story is true can be more easily
believed when it is remembered that the
philanthropic Jay expressed similar senti-
ments at public meeting in Kansas City
some -four or five years ago. 90 this occa-
sion, however, he went on 70 offer reasons
for his own gigantic financial possessions,
ard said that for years he had been in hns-
iness, moi for the purpose Of making money,
but simply to assist in the work Of develop
ing the country. In prosecuting the phil
anthropic scheme he had accidentally
made good deal of money, but that was
something be had not been able to prevent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-03
YEsrERDAY's NoMrNATIoNs.
Prizes Handed Out to the Faithful by Pres
Ident HarrIson.

Prizes Handed Out To the Faithful by Pres
Ident Harrison.
WASHINGTON, April 2.--The President
sent the following nominations to The
Senate to-day:
Robert J. Fisher, of Chicago, Ill, to be
Assistant Commissioner Of Patents, vic'
Roher; B. Vance, resigned.
Commander Bartlett J. Cromwell, to be
captain.
Lieutenant Commander Geo r. Durand
to he a commander.
Lieutenant Uriel Ssbree, to be lieuten
an. commander.
Iisutenant Moses Wood, junior grade
TO be % lieutensnt.
Eosien James II. Gleunon, to be lieu
tenant, junior grade.
Commander John ". Phillip, to he
captain.
Lieutenant Commar der Francis NJ. Bar
/ her, 20 he q commander
Lieutenant Albert Il COnden, TO be g
| Lieutenant commander.
Lieutenant David Daniels, junior grade,
20 he a lieutenant.
Ensign Harry S. Knapp, to he a lieuten'
ant, ianior grade
Passed Assistant Paymaster Josiah X.
stanton, 20 he q paymaster.
Assistant Paymas er Thomas J. Cowiei
20 be "a p ssaed assistant oaymastec.
Second Lieutenant Harry k Cope,
Marine Corps, to be first Lieutenant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-03
no KEKr ON GOULD.
The Barlngs to Help the AtchIson Out o
It's Difficulties.

The Barlngs to Help the AtchIson Out of
It's Difficulties.
BosToN, April > despite the fact that
the Atcbison manegsment's mouthpiece
Yesterday virtually admitted that the
company had no funds wherewith to meet
its July interest, the stock fell of only d
half point, closing st 4Ot, and a better
feeling was manifested on the street
This charge in the situation is due to p
we'll grounded idea that the Barings will
take hold and help tne road ont of itf
dificultits. The presence in Boston oi
Thomas Barring, Of New York, has materi'
ally fjstered this feeling.
The BaTiDgs and Kidder, Peabody q o.
are supposed 10 hold come twenty million'
of Atchison bonds, and the idea is that
rather than see Gould in control and die
isting the rate OF interest which they
shall receive, they will, in connection will
other heavy capitalists, advance fund
enough to carry the company through
until it shall regain its feet.
II is understood thst this matter Is being
considered in all It's phaees. The Barring
are reported to favor q friendly recsiver
ship for the purpose Of topping of severn
improbable branches, such AZ the Sonorf
and the Gulf of Colorado and Santa FL
roads
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-03

Results of Elections in Parkersburg. Man
uingtou and Phuippi.

Results of Elections in Parkersburg. Man
ungtou and Phuippi.
Special Telegram 90 tle Register
PlsEEBsBrEG, April o The city cleo
tion to-day was very guiet and uninterest-
.uc The vote po'led was not very heavy,
nothing sp,cial being at stake. The Re
p1brc,ns elected the Mayor snd three ont
of The four Couucilmen. As al Of the
boldover Councilmen are Republicans,
they win have city government almost en-
drely 10 their bands. G.. b. Gibbons, Re
pabhcau. was elected Mayor over c. H.
Turner by maiority Of lSS.
The Cou1cilmen elected are Joseph
Goodi Republican. in the FIRST ward Cbas
Caldwell. Republican, iu the Second ward
NJ 70 Boe.e Republican, In the Third
Wnri. and Patrick Burk, Democrat, in the
Fourth ward.
There are already lots OF applicants for
lfe sppontye Offices. The leading csndt
dates a-e For City Clerk. Henry F Tai
Ivani O. vs.. Hughes; for Police Judge
A. E Reckwith. Msior Simpson, Lemuel
Grna and ID J. Jones A great many G.
tle best Republicans are ln favor Of retain
m. Cspt Mehsn SIS Chiet Of Police.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-03
TO WORK EXTRA HOURS.
Hurrying the Repairs on War vessels-NIs
takes In the Names of Lost Marines.

takes In the Names OF Lost Marines.
WASHINGTON, April D Orders have
been given by the Navy Department for
the men to work extra hours in preparing
The Adams, Ircquois and Pensacola for
sea.
The Iroquois is at Mare Island, Gala
and can be made ready fer sea in six
weeks. The Pensacola is at Norfolk. and
one months work will make her ready.
The department has not yet decided
wh, re the vessels will be sent, but they
will be available for service in Samoa il
there shOnld be any necessity for their
presence.
The names ofa number Of the enlisted
men who were reported by Admirsl Kun
bsrly "a lost in the Apia disaster,
cannot lie found ou the muster rolls Of the
Navy and the Marine Corps. Col. Nc
Cauley, the commandant of the Marine
Corps has furnished the Navy Depart
ment with list of marines who are sup
posed to be among those lost in the Van
dsia. The names of S. c. GhTing, Charles
htdus eAu hpnIJ nlAOoui "hiCu Caue ny
cable, ere not in the corps, and the nearest
approach 20 them on the rolls are Henry
O. Gehring, Samuel Kraus and James
Wixt.0 These last three were on the
Vautsi'a. The marines who are supposed
to have been lost, with the exception Of
those mentioned, we're First Sergeant John
Hanchett, Sergeant Frank A. Less uan,
CORPORAL Michael Cssbeu. Priyates AdOlph
GOldner Frank Jones, George Jordan,
Nicholas Kinsella, Aylmer Montgomerie,
John Sims and Gilbert II. Wells.