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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-04-26
rhE COUNTY SEAL.
A Local Casket oG Live HappeninRa-Pe
sonaI and Otherwise.


sonal and Otherwise.
City Councils are considering the cleo
trio light for street illumination. The COM
pany want 800 per light per annum; coun-
Gil is willing TO pay $50 per light, providing
the contract now existing with the Naptha
Light Company, Of Philadelphia, can be
amicably abrogated. Having a live and
enterprising body Of gentlemen in this
branch OF our government II is almost a
conclusion that we'll get 'em.
-Stanyley, the convicted murderer of
Mrs. Walbert, when asked BY his counsel
whether he understood The verdict, replied,
81 suppose It means hanging" He takes
the result coolly and expressed the hope
that the authorities wouldn't fool around
with him too long. He sleeps, undisturbed
by guilty thoughts apparently, and does
not show signs of disturbed equnanimitY.
Harry Handwerk, Of Slatedale, travelling
salesman for DIR. Horn, manufacturer of
patent medicines Of Slatlngton, has moved
to Mauch Chunk. He has leased an ele-
CANT house in the first mentioned place TO
Mr.. Henry J. Ballet, who has already taxi
en- It into occupancy. y.-Allentown Demo-
crdt.
The next session Of the Lehigh Presby-
terry will be held in this town in September.
It consists of the counties Of Carbon, part
of Luzerne, Bucks, Schuylkill, Lehigh,
Northampton, Monroe and Berks. In the
district there are 45 churches, 4S ministers,
with membership, all told Of 5S25.
An Arab who broke window glass
for Mauch Chunk merchant dropped fifty
cents in the slot of justice and shook the
dust of our city from his pedal appendages
a wiser but poorer man.
The SwitchbackRailroad win be opened
to public travel on May 10, Among the
improvements made is a handsome new
depot at Summit Hill.
1t is very likely that there will be a
new span built to the iron bridge crossing
the Lehigh river to East Mauch Chunk.
Il will cost the county $1,000.
The number Of prisoners in Sheriff
LeYan's fort has dwiudled down to seven
less than at any previous time in one year
past.
Marriage license No. 1912 was issued
by Clerk of Courts Esser on Wednesday.
For the present no county bonds will
be issued.
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MRWsY WEIsaPoRr.

Local Jumbiss Strung Together By the
"str0iior." Things that will Interest you.
Webster Cambpeil, Of Franklin whose
name was made famous through the unfor-
tunate shooting affair which cost Miss
Gertle Hiskey her life At Lehighton, some
time ago, is spending a few weeks a
Catasaqua. He looks pale and seems TO
take his trouble seriously. although those
who have conversed with the young man
feel confident that no is guiltless Of any in
territorial wrong in the matter.-Allen-
town Critic.
Jacob Cristman, Of town, a brakeman
on the Berks and Lehlgh railroad, a branch
Of the Reading, connecting with the Lehigh
Valley at Slatlngton, had portion Of one
Of his feet crushed on Monday Of last week
by having It caught under a wheel while
attempting to jump on his train near Sla-
tington. The day of the accident was his
first day as a rallroader.
-G'langl The genial landlord Of the
Fort Allen, Henry Christman, drives the
prettiest span of match iron grays TO be
seen in this Valley. Graceful of limb they
are the admiration Of everybody who can
appreciate good horse-hesh.
If you intend TO re-paper your parlor,
bedroom or dining-room, first call ON Biery,
the druggist, and inspect his line Of hand
some designs in wall paper, borders and
decorations. Cheap in price and rich IN
variety.
Fine wall paper, borders and ceiling
decorations in all the handsome styles and
effects can be found in great profusion At
Biery's popular drug store. Prices on these
beautiful goods compare with city figures, 3
Herman, the barber, will move his
shaving saloon upstairs In the building at
present occupied by him. The room is now
undergoing course Of improvement and
when completed will be very cosy.
Charley Miller, of Lehighton, swings
q sledge in Hongen's blacksmith shop.
This reminds us that Bob is doing rush.
ing business.
John Graver dug FIVE bushels Of pota-
toes from his garden this week. They were
in the ground all winter and were not af-
fected.
The carriage ware-rooms Of Henry
Christman are being enlarged to hold a car
load OF new vehicles to arrive next week.
The Fort Allen House is to be thor
oughly renovated and improved. The
painters will get to work next week,
Work in the Lehigh Coal and Navga-
tion Co.'s boat yard is brisk No new
boats will be built this year,
Alex. Marsh is entitled to feather in
his cap. He caught last week, while fish
ing, II 1-2 pounds of trout.
"A Weissport woman is said to have in
her possession a catechism printed some
time during the year 1909.
Solomon Yeakel and wife accompanied
by Mrs. Joseph Rex will spend Memorial
Day at Gettysburg.
Henry Drumbsre, of Lehighton, took
possession of the Straussberger restaurant
on Monday.
Rob. Klotz is the proud father Of
bouncing baby girl. Ditto John Grayer.
%, ]. Seager this week received two
car loads of potatoes from Michigan.
The ''merry soda fountain in BierY's
drug store will sizz on Saturday.
If you owe for this paper please pay
up. We need the money.
Joseph Rex spent last Sunday at Hell
delberg.
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rahirh Gan anniha.

Josiah Klotz and family are back home
from pleasant visit to relative in Virginia.
They brought home with them number
Of clYil war relics.
Quarterly Conference of the Evangeli-
cal Association viii be held at Millport.
Presiding Elder, D. A. Medlar will Off late.
We regres TO announce the serious ILL
ness Of Mrs. Peter .Weldaw, and hope for
her speedy recovery.
"A handsome baby at the home Of Dali
las Blose promises to be joy and comfort
to its parents.
There is fine for tresspassing on other
peoples property. Stick this in your hat.
Tho roads hereabouts are in a very bad
condition,
SOLDIER.
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More Houses wanted.

IL is possible that the money men of this
town are not aware that our population is
continually on the increase, and that their
spare capital might be safely invested and
get good returns for their money by erecting
nice, cozy homes of moderate size, yet
complete in all details. There are calls
every day for such houses, but 1t is unable
to find such, If we are to be known as a
progressive town, we should be prepared
to a accommodate all who may apply for
residence in our midst. There is plenty of
room for improvement, and notwthstand-
ing the amount of building constantly
going on the supply is not equal to demand
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-04-26

CATAUsAUQUA, April 24,-Special.-A
fire originating in the dye room of the Cata-
sauqua Silk Mill at or about six O'Clock
this morning burned the large brick build
ing to the ground Falling walls killed
seven and injured fifty persons-many Of
them fatally, Great excitement prevails
in the town and pitiful scenes are numerous.
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A Good Ohanoe to Mako Money

a GOOD ChNHOe 70 Hhko NOHoy
by buying your ready-made clothing at
SOndheim's One Price Star Clothing Hail.
Mauch Chunk. We are selling boys suits
from $1.OO up to $500. Mems suits from
$4OO up 20 $1,000. G. A. R. suits from
5000 to $12.OO. Call and be convinced.
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There are
many white soaps.
each
represented to be
"jpst as good as the Ivory"
They are not,
but like
all counterfeits,
they lack
the peculiar
and remarkable
qualities Of
the genuine,
Ask for
Ivory Soap
and
insist upon having Il.
'Tis sold everywhere.
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rhrae I.ernl 1Ynrs rn Ontnh man.

ITI"N H7'El'E1 " " u '7''0'711 '"11'
BY the act of Assembly of Nay % 1880,
all kinds of net and seine fishing, including
outlines, is prohibited under penalty of
500 or three months imprisonment,or both
with the fortunate of boats, nets and ap-
plicances. The only legal way of taking
game flesh is by book, line and rod except
cells which may be caught by hand.
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PAY Up.

Persons knowing themselves to be in
debted TO this establishment for job work
or subscription are requested to pay up at
once. It is unnecessary to say that we
need the money and must haYe it.
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A Suit or pair of Pants

bought either ready-made or made to order
at the One Price Star Clothing Hall, Mauch
Chunk, will save you money, and you will
get the best made and best fitting suits by
dealing with us.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-04-26

The Tepsrt current on our streets
Thursday 70 the eject that Night Watch
man Werner shot tramp Wednesday night
Is not true The report was evidently
raised BY some one a. a hoax.
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Teacher in the Weatherly Schools.

-BrinkmAn Bros, this week erected In
the East Penn eemetery q handsome Colum-
bia granite and blue marble monument for
a man named Blttenbeader.
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34+a y PHOTOGRAPH
1NlsI1Hl y GALLERY,

Permanently iseated near Valley Depot, Tor
Cablnets ana Family Groups. old picnres cop
ied and enlarged. augi'yi-
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MURDER IN TIE FIRST DEGREE I
stanEley has Been weighed in the Scales
ofJuatioo and is found Guilty by a jury
ofhis Peers for the Murder OF Mrs.
waibert, at weatherly.

Judge Dreher and Associates Seidle and Price
occupied seats on the Bench Thursday when
William Oliver Stangley, the seltconfessed mur.
uerer Of Mrs Albert Walbert was called TO stand
tria for his life. The entire day was taken up
In empannelling a jury, and thirty-two names
were called and men challenged before the fol.
lowing jury was selected
Evan Owens, miner Jeanesvllle
John Haldeman, teamater, summit Hill
William Fiemming, iahOrer, N. Ktdder
Isaac lovan, miller, Franklin
John Cook, clerk, Beaver Meadow
>. Bailey farmer, East Penn
Patrick Campbell, miner. Summit HIN
Oliver Blose, farmer, MlllpOrt
John Harter Justice East Penn
CHARLES Haupt, labOrer, MahOning
George Ounfer, farmer, MahOning
Alvin Snyder, carpenter, Summit Hin
OOnstables Milton Setter and John Stroll
were placed In charge and the Mansion House
made their headquarters.
The active work commenced on Friday morn
ing when Court was called to order. District
Attorney Fisher was assisted by Rapsher & Gas
sidy In the prosecution, while Messrs. Barber
Mulhearn and BertOlette made up the defense
Stangleyi poor, miserable wreck, pale aud emaei-
ated, tOttering In the shadow OF the hereafter,
occupied a seat with his council and seemed
utterly 0bliviOus to the surroundings. He ocou-
pied the same position during the fve days Of the
trial and was an object Of much pity He pleaded
not guilty to the charge Of murder. The first
witness was called by the prosecution on
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-04-26
TUESDAY.

All cay Tuesday was taken up in the pleas Of
District Attorney Fisher for the prosecution, and
were brilliant efforts, II was after four o'clock
when Judge Dreher in his usual clear, logical
and lucid manner charged the jury. Scarce two
hours later verdict Of guilty was rendered.
StangleY took 1t cOOlly and apparently without
a care. The ssme ObliViOusneSs oharacteriZing
his demeanOF as he has maintained throughout
the entire trial, and which at times impressed
people with the fact that he was weak in the up
per story, The verdict meets with popular ap-
pFOyal.
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T. NUSBAUM,

First Street, between South and Plum Streets
LehightOn, Pa.
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sum. and now that money Is consider
alton. the simpiiheation, OF this orua-
mental star Is an obvious necessity.
The Pope will still remain one OF the
richest pOtentates in the world
In America the young man Is the man
Of the hour. Precoeity pays In En-
gland the old man not only has 4 chance.
but by common accord Is master OF the
situation. IL IS the exception with Us
for public man 70 be regarded as az
his best before he Is between fifty and
sixty. In the professions the most en-
inent and hardest working men will be
found 70 be over sixty. Last week old
Lord Albemarle. who fought az Water
loo, entered upon his ninety-second
year. Lord Cottesloe was ninety-one
last year. The late Viscount Eversley
was in his niaety-ifth year when he
died recently. The present writer once
saw him when he vas Einety-one. His
lordship was returning from shooting,
near Windsor, and be was remarking
that he would soon have 20 buy pair
of spectacles. as his aim had not been
50 good OF late. When he WAS Mr.. Shaw
Lefevre no did good service as Speaker
OF tho House of Commons. Sir George
Burns. the founder of the Cunari
Steamship Company, and a great au-
thority on ship building, died last
month aged nincty-fve. and in full pos
session OF his faculties. Lord Mexbor-
ough, Mr. Gladstone. Lord Teynham,
Lord Portman and about one hundred
other well-known public men, still en-
gagged in active public work. are between
eighty and ninety. Probably the aver
age age Of the best known five hundred
public functionaries who conduct tho
legal. parliamentary, military, naval
and other public services would be
found to be over sixty.
So much for the rich. How about the
poor? Here is a pointer. Seven Water
loo veterans only responded to an invi-
tation TO celebrate the great battlo on
its recent seventy-ffth anniversary Six
out of the seven arc in state of utter
destitution. Tho only Waterloo veter-
ans heard Of in England during the past
twenty years seem TO have been inmates
Of poor-houses- Except of course, the
two or three surviving officers.
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JESSIE'S OPPORTUNITY.
It Was Improved and Resulted
Very Satisfactorily.

'Wickliffe"-said Mr.. Stone one
morning as he looked up from the Pc
rusal of note he had found on his
breakfast plate, and fixed his eyes
sternly on the face of his only son
"Miss Hall writes me that you are late,
ut school so frequently that she con-,
siders IL necessary 10 call my attention.
to the fact There is no excuse what
ever for such tardiness, and if it hap
pens again shall punish you severely.
You understand me?"
"Yes, SIR" answered Wickliffe, meek
ly. his eyes on his plate, and his voice
trembling little. Il do try to get to
school In time, father, but somehow or
other
You are generally late finished his
father, as the boy hesitated. We'll,
this bad habit must be broken up. or 1t
will be hindrGnce to you all your life.
/ hope | will not be called upon to pun
ish you. but shall deem it my duty to do
SO il occasion requires"
Poor Wickl He found 1t difficult to-
eat his breakfast with those ominous.
words ringing in his ears He knew by
past experience what was meant by.
punishment as interpreted by his father,
and his appetite for the buokwheat
cakes on his plate failed suddenly. He
didn't look at his mother, for he knew
he couldn't bear very we'll the loving
sympathy he felt sure was in her eyes.
And he did not look at his sister Jessie
for he felt equally sure sAe wore look
OF intense satisfaction.
He and Jessie had quarreled, and had
not spoken TO each other for two days.
with gold knob on the handle, which
had been gift 20 Jessie from her
father on her last birthday. Wick had
borrowed It one rainy day without
asking and had lost IL Jessie. who
had a very hot temper. was extremely
angry when she heard her brothers con-
fessioa. and the result was quarrel.
during which both had made some very
unjust and unkind remarks.
They didn't often quarrel Wick
loved his sister dearly. aud sas slow TO
snger-slow about every thing. in fact
but Jessie's sharp tongue had stgng
him into sAYinz a good deal that he
afterwards regretted But he wouldn't
say 50 while she maintained that
naughty manner and sullen silence. lie
knew that while she was in that state
no apology, however humble. would be
accepted.
Jessie bad no desire 20 heal the
breach. The loss Of her umbrella
rankled still. aud her anger an8 resent
ment received fresh fuel from the fact
that she had 20 carry an old cotton uul-
b-ells when sac went 70 visit the Art
Gallery With Stina Ward. whose cos
tune vas perfect in every detail. and
Who smiled fzintly-or 40 IL seemed 70
sensitive Jessie-vhen the cotton
atrocit7 IN al iss faded Bziness vas
raised during brief shower
It generally hurt Jessie a. much %
have Wick reprimanded a. % be rsp-i-
aasuded herself Bus this morning sse
vas nos sorrT for him at All and
thought her father ought 70 have said
great deal nora
Thai clock IN the bah - 20 biarse
for Wick's icing late sad Ma Stone
wheu brealfast vas uea-ly over. and
Wink vas gathering up bis books Is
rms a liftse slow talnk bad 5ettsr
alter che pend alnn, a rr5fe-
Do not -et hlra 0-er taas a. a. eK-
ense sad NJ ste1e. j rill res ~
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snother emorelAs this very aay. tels
swfxlly 2bost losing that an trells. "a
-wby, Jessie are yea sry&g~
Yes. strange % say, Jessie w-s ory1nx.
And sAe REVISED = s.y way Sue oaly
tagged Wick IN very broken soioe-
sfssr kissing htm-so 80 oct and leG her
be By herselt
ARi Wick weus loekiRg very uu0h
puzzled
Bat be noticed one thlng from that
dey dated Jessle's ABILITY - control her
tenper. Florence y uauowell IN
I.aales' Home Journsl
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sTRUok Thg wRosa FAnnY.


~
ca H@SA-
Itwas Ia little southern town called
Mckinney A windmill agent frora
Ohio bowed 70 girl who passed the ho-
tel yeraoda. lie elaaned he thought he
knew her, bat il was doubtless a bogus
claim. think he was 3 s<et II mAzher
general southern agent 49, the cale-
br.ted cyclone windmill, and MASKING
done AZ short notice" The girl had
scarcely passed when ran waited upon
the agent and said:
y have come 70 knock your head of
for bowling 10 my daughter"
And he thumped hiia all over the yer
anda and left him a wreck. The agent
had only gotten upon his legs when an
other man approached and said:
d You tried 10 mash my sister, and now
III mash You"
And he also did the humping act in q
vigorous manner, and had only finished
when brothers Nos. 2, 5, 4, 5 and az
rived, and they We're wrangling as 10
who should sail ia next when cousins
Jim, Tom, Bill, Hank. Pete, Charlie and
sam arrived. They were followed by
brothers-in-law Joe, Jack, John, Abe
and Washington, and IS the agent looked
a-ound he was forced TO exclaim:
Good heavens! but are you al re-
lated?'
"All-all!" they shouted.
"And are there any more~
"Any morel Why, there isn't any
body but Mckinney in the whole town
ship. Wait until the nephews and IN
cles and grandfathers begin to arrive"
'Id rather not" grosced the agent as
he fell back. Kill me now and let's
have it over with. Detroit Free Press
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americans. A large contract for one
armed fghser. He IS going 20 insist on
tho wearing of plain black cloth coat
cf ei-n ntcenth century cut, with black
satin facings and collar; long satin
vest. satin brecchcs and silk stockings
This is much the same dress that English
men arc forced 70 appear in when they
e 20 court-nOs their sweethesrts but
their sovereign. The price Of sawdust
goes up with bang when the local
mayor rigs himself up 20 90 % be
knight tod Calves have gone out Of
fashion since Freaehified modes Of Iiv-
tnr came iuto England. sud While VIII
lam the Tmpetuous win have the cor
dial support = his solid legged subjects,
be nay prepare for sieepless nights
through worrying over Tho bitter oppo-
sition of The lean and hungry looking
majority. lean. as least where the
can stand boou-
Suindl e-shankei courtiers ara legion.
r.. a bareles led monarch roing on a
pilgrims progress through -he broiiinS
sunshine Is = BIT % rstisy nowadays
Emperor Francis Joseph tocz a jump
rirh. back inro she u1iddie aces when.
On Corpus christi is7. ho soiemnlY
'surcceshc5" f-r two hours behind she
rsnorv that shielded the more imPor-
tan Archbishop RON the sun Whether
his Majesty vas barefcoeed a. vel va
are not told. hut ft mast have been
pretty stiT penanoe 20 have BAD either
en- bare Vhile meexly trssnping behind
. mere suhiect cleric
r. Qe1een Vs-tcria ec0ncu1 izes f-r
sheer love - IN Pope Lee VII IS econ
GINNING from necessity. Thtrresn u1nss
- an aniuckr number ii Papal evpe-
rlence Peeer's pence las fsllen eR
Wy seriously auriag the lsst gear or
two. The faithfni contributed sznd-
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Fond Mother-I have called Johnnie a
dozen times TO come in and go ON an er-
rand, but he won't come. He is out
there playing with one Of the neighbor's
children.
Caller (neaningly)-He-won't come?
Fond Mother-No. Those neighbOr
children ought 10 have more respect for
my feelings than to SO on playing with
him after he has been called, and / shall
send them home this instant.-New York
Weekly.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-25

A lady who teaches select school for
girls, in looking over the copy book Of
little Fanny, aged II, discovers an en-
velope addressed to that young lady.
81 hope, Fanny" said the teacher,
holding up the envelope, that this does
not contain love letter"
"Why, what an idea" replied Fanny,
81 have outgrown all that foolishness
years ana years ago."-Texas Siftings.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-25

whats the matter. Willie? You are
looking very jubilant.
"Ya-a-s. ] have Just been 70 sec my
doctah. and he SAYS that / must take
care OF I will hive brain fcvah"
'Judocd. Don't you feel alarmed7'
Alarmed! No. by Jove; Ifeel verwy
much encouraged. w ashington Post.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-25

New Father-in-law-Well, sir, the Ger.
emony is over, and now that you are the
husband Of my daughter l want to give
you little advice. What would You do
if you should wake up some night and
find burglars in the house?
Bridegroom-I should tell them that
my father-in-law forgot TO give my wife
a wedding dowry, and they'd go away.
London Tit-Bits.
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THO Inough.

"Why don't you wear your glass eye
now as you used TO do?' asked the hu-
morist's wife, addressing her husband.
Because it hurts me in my profes-
sion, love"
Hurts you in your profession. Why,
how can that bef'
1T is not an original eye, dear. ."-Bos-
ton Courier
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-25

soneIy - TIE tig gift - Eooaey naEs
= as aei1nass on als laclloe. Peraaps
thss aoooau1s for decreased rees.vcs
sines. AnYhcs, tne oae hundred aad
nfry military guaras ~ho s4Ero1na ths
Pore il 80 FsEieza zrs beiDg fedated.
Their ssfzrlss amount - . good round
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-25

She-Well. they had only been en-
gagged a week when Chesiteting)-H I've
told yo1 this before III spare you g rep
etition q It.
lie fcarfully bo-ed)-Oh. don't spare
me,-American Grocer.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-25

Stranger-EoTv is the Old gentleman
down the road who was sex last week?
Fsrmer-WhE dc you care how be is
when yon DO not know him and have
never seen hiu3
StrangsT-I an IL the onbstone busi-
ness. .-Chicago LED xcr.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-25

American Millionaire On PARIS. p-oud-
Ivy dausht1I Is being waited upon
by dake.
OH Trsveier-Wen, dnkes make ex-
oeIlert ~aiteTs T8ere srs several 4
them II ouT restaurant. TOO. - Good
NrUs
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IrteTTiewer-Arr yoa fsvorshv i'm
pressed with th5s eouutry7
Euine-t LectureT -Ferv Tx rsE7rg
II q fhcusand dollars eek--Nsu To-k
W askly.
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HELPED FROM THE START.

Mr. Nm Potts prominent Of 20 experience VII" the Railroad
IhaS sieEtsh s
"a
IS ug >
to
ais Eag helped aud
= gha