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Evening journal., 1890-02-18

NEW York, Feb l8 The national assem-
bly, Of the League Of American Wheelmen
began their annual meeting at the Grand
Union hotel About sixty members were
present when the meeting was called to
order James r. Dunn, Of Ohio, was elected
president; Dr. w. II. Emory, of Massachu-
setts, first vice president; George r. Bid
we'll, Of New York. second vice president,
and W M. Brewster, OF Missouri, treasurer
The action Of the retiring president, G. s.
LuscOmb, in removing Isaac II. Potter
from the committee on privileges, and in
interfering with state bodies in matters Of
legislation was disapprovsd, and resolution
was adopted that each state organization
shall be allowed to work for its own legisla-
tion 1t was decided to drop the Depeyster
bill pending at Albany and advocate the
Coggeshall BILL A personal debate ensued
over charges by J. II. Potter that DR.. c. S.
Butler had acted treacherously in regard to
these bills It was decided that section 4,
article 8, Of the bylaws, shall refer 70 road
racing, and each state organization was EN-
powered TO have its own uniforms made.
The next annual tournament will be held at
Niagara, Aug "A, % and "a.
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nation regarding the recent assassination
Of W. b. Saunders, United States deputy
marshal for the Northern district of Florida,
went over under objection.
Mr.. Beck presented the credentials OF Mr..
Blackburn for the term beginning March 4,
1891, and they were placed on file. A num-
Der OF bills were passed, among them the
following: To enable the secretary OF the
interior to locate Indians in Florida on
lands In severalty; appropriating $40O 900
for a statue OF James Madison, in w ashing-
ton; authorizing the president to confer
brevet rank on officers Of the United States
army for gallant services in Indian cam
paigns
A number OF bills making appropriations
for rivers and harbors were introduced,
among them the following:
BY Mr.. Gray-Appropriating $4,000 70
improve the Indian river, Delaware
BY Mr.. Higgins-For the survey Of Will
mington harbor and the Mispillion and
Nunderkill rivers. Delaware, 5000 each
and the following appropriations for Della.
ware improvements Christiana river and
| Wilmington harhor, slO0, 600; Appoquini
mink river, S25, 600; Mispillion and Nunder-
kill rivers, 100000 each, Broad creek and
Duck creek, $4,000 each.
The senate committe on judiciary has au
thorized favorable report on the bill in
| troduced ia the senate by Mr.. Wilson, o.
Iowa, TO establish a pension bureau
/ Among the bills introduced ia the sennt,
were the following:
I By Mr.. Cameron-Making the salaries o.
local appraisers at Boston and Philadelphia
| 5000 each and Of their assistant appraiser
| $1,000; making the salary OF the local ap
| praiser at New York $4,000 and Of his as
sistants g., 800. and establishing deput,
| annraisar at $4,000
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

NEwTowN, Conn, Feb. is--John Camp
bell, Of this place, has been in the habit Of
beating his wife, an amiable young woman,
and has once been confined in Jail for
thrashing her. Sunday afternoon he struck
her on the head with a blunt instrument,
making a dangerous scalp wound. Mrs.
Campbell fed TO a neighbours house. Late
Sunday night four citizens disguised and
masked entered Campbell's house and
dragged him to the street. Campbell's
night shirt was torn off and in nude con-
dition he was lashed TO a telegraph pole.
The four men then whipped him with raw
hides until he became unconscious. The
mans back and limbs were covered with
welts. He was carried back TO his house
and placed in bed. His cries aroused the
neighbors and brought crowd 10 the scene,
but when they found Campbell was being
whipped no resistance was offered.
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

WICHITA. Kan, Feb ls-rhe engine and
baggage car Of the Galveston express
plunged through bridge over Chicholm
creek, six miles south Of hero, at o'clock.
The passenger coaches were left ON the
brink Roadmaster Il Peters, OF Newton,
was killed. Engineer Wand aud Fireman
Smith each had a leg broken, the express
messenger had both arms broken, Miss Cain,
Of Udell, four ribs broken; Josiah Ericsson,
Of Topeka, arm broken, Edward Whitney,
OF ST. Louis, fractured collarhone, and
several other passengers suffered from cuts
and bruises. The support Of the bridge had
been burned away during the night BY
trnmps. a posse is looking for the miscre
ants
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

TkENToN, Feb 1S--Among the bills fa-
vorably reported in the house was Kalisch'x
bill TO limit horse racing to thirty days in
the year on any race track in the state. The
house passed the Newark reservoir bill
Other bills passed were those 70 imprison
and fine drunken stationary engineers, and
to permit posts Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic to have music when attending
Sunday funerals. Trier, Of Essex, intro
duced a bill empowering the governor
to appoint a commissioner of building
and loan associations, who shall have a fiva
year term and annual fees of $40 from each
association. The senate advanced to a third
reading the bill for the issue of $50, 600 stock
for the formation Of state association OF
exempt iremen, and the bill allowing boards
of aldermen to fix the terms and salaries Of
police Justices
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

BosroN, Feb. is. s.-The first gun in the
elevated railroad campaign was fired The
petition Of the West End Street railway for
authority to build an elevated road ia Bos-
ton was heard by the legislative committee
on street railways. President Whitney and
Henry d. Hyde appeared for the West End
company, with Ex-Governor Long and ex-
President Bruce, OF the senate, as associate
counsel Gen. Butler was present 20 look
out for the interest Of the Meigs elevated
road. g. A. Welch, Hon John H. Butler
and Hon, Thomas J. Gargan were counsel
for the remonstrants. A large crowd tilled
the committee room.
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NEw YoRK, Feb ls-Y Yesterday morning
the sinking fund commissioners awarded the
contracts for erecting the new criminal court
building on Center street. The successful
bidders are Dawson & Archer for the mason
work, az $3.50, 900; the jackson Architectural
Iron works Tor che iron work at $3.50, ,9S5;
d X. Lautry for the carpenter work, at
si0l 600 and James Fay for the plumbing,
sil,175 The total cost OF the building, un-
der these contracts, win be 81 ,257, 700 When
| completed il will be occupied by the criminal
courts, with offices for the district attorney
and the eoroners, and its completion will be
marked by the removal Of the unsightly
brown stone court house from the City Hall
/ mark
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S-The senate listened
to a continuation by Mr. Blair of his speech
on the educational bill Mr.. Dawes pre-
sented more than 240 petitions from Massa-
chusetts stating that more than 800, 900 gal.
Ions OF intoxicating liquor are annually
exported from this country to Africa, and
praying that under that section of the con
stitution which authorizes congress to regu
late commerce. with foisign nations this
traffic should be stopped The petition was
referred TO the committee on education and
labor
Mr.. Frye. from the select committee OF
the Pacific railroads, reported back adversely
the two Pacific railroad funding bills re
ferred to it, and in lieu of them reported al
original bill on the subject with two reports
The bill was placed on the calendar. and Mr.
Frye gave notice that he would call it up OF
March 4 A resolution Of Mr. Chandler
caillns GA tAs as.orAey general co. Ll.or
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DETROIT, Feb. lS.-1he following letter.
has been received from Chauncey N. Depew
by W. H. Brearley, proprietor Of The De-
troit Journal Answering your request thas
! act as a member Of the committee appoint
ed by the president Of the Society Of the
Sons Of the American Revolution, which Ia
to have charge Of the funds raised for some
proper testimonial to France in appreciation
Of her efforts in our behalf in securing our
national Independence, | accept the position
with pleasure In any event there could be
no more graceful act on the part Of the
people OF the United States than the acknowl-
edgement by them in some permanent ana
artistic form Of the great debt we owe to
France. Since the presentation to US by the
French people of the statue OF Liberty En-
tightening the World the duty devolvina
upon US to act seems to be Imperative"
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

ROCHESTER,, n H., Feb. Is. The coroner's
inquiry into the death Of Hiram Sawrele was
continued at the Blaisdell Corner school
house. Several witnesses were examined, but
no new facts were brought out The inquest
will be resumed at Berwick. IL is rumored
that Isaac Sawtelle is preparing confession.
dispatch from Dover, N. H.. says that the
search for Hiram Sawtelle's missing head
was continued in the woods Of East Lebanon
and Berwick, but no traces Of it were dis
covered. The recent snow fall may preclude
all possibility Of prosecuting the search A
man, supposed 10 be the suspected 'Dr. y
Blood, left here Tuesday morning for Port
Land
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II WAS A WARM RECEPTION.
A Burglar Shot Dead and His Companion
Put to Flight.

Burglar Shot Dead and His Companion
Put to Flight.
CREsrLINE, o., Feb. 1s-At 9 d. m. there
came a rap at the door Of r. J. Frenge, an
aged farmer and his wife, who reside one
mile east Of here demand TO know who
Knocked and what was wanted elected the
reply that they had a dispatch for Frengle
Frengle opened the door, and Immediately
two men rushed past him into the room, and
drawing revolvers, commanded the couple
10 keep silent under penalty of DEATH
One Of the men grabbed Frengle, and
when his wife started 10 his assistance she
was seized by the other, and ia the struggle
which followed both Frengle and his wife
were thrown TO the floor Frengle reached
to his pocket and got his revolver, but being
prevented from using il on tho man who
held him down, he leveled it at the one who
held Mrs. Frengle and shot him through the
heart. The wounded man staggered to his
feet, reeled out Of the ROOM but fell dead a
few steps from the house. The man who
held Frengle then released him and made
his escape. The body Of the dead man was
brought to Crestline It is that Of man
from 30 TO S5 years Of age, well dressed, as
also was the man who escaped. On the body
Of the dead man was found a registered let
ter receipt bearing date Of Feb. 10 and the
name Of Mrs. Anna NJ Daviny. Beaver
Falls, Pa. Frengle has been ia the habit Of
keeping considerable money in the house ans
had at the time Of the attempted burglary
| about 81, 900 in his possession.
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

BHEFFELD, Ala, Feb, ls.-The first ship
ment Of iron from Alabama 10 Pittsburg
has just been sent from here. 1t consists Of
5000 tons, and goes on nine barges via the
Tennessee and Ohio rivers, In tow Of the
steamer Percy Kelsey. The freight charge
is 81 80 per ton-much lower than the rail
rate. A contract for another shipment Of
1900 tons has been made. A banquet was
held last night, at which prominent busi-
ness msn Of this and other southern cities
celebrated the event
Evening journal., 1890-02-18
4 PROMISING PueILlsT.
Young Corbett stays six Bounds Before
Jake KilraiR.

Young Corbett Stays six Bounds Before
Jake KilraiR.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. Isl. J. Corbett.
teacher Of the Olympian club at San Fran
cisco, bested Jake kilrain in a six roundm
contest for purse Of 1880 at the Southern
Athletic club rooms last night. Kilrain had
agreed TO knock Corbett out In six rounds.
but was outfought at every point
Corbstt is a giant yoangster, we'll edu-
Gated, ambitious, and Is regarded in this
west as the coming worlds champion. He
has never been defeated. Kilrain was i'm
fine trim up TO Thursday night, but tho
death Of James at Dallas, Tex, unnamed
him somewhat, according to Muidoon.
Benzinah, who was implicated in the
James affair, defeated johnson in four
rounds
Mike Cleary whipped Mike Smith, She
Cincinnati heavy weight, in two rounds.
The club rooms were especially fitred up for
the matches, and large number OF specta-
tors were present.
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

NEW ORLEANS, Feb 1s-Yesterday after
noon his most gracious majesty Rex disem-
barSed from the royal fleet at the head Of
Boulevard canal with his gay retinue of
courtiers, and was greeted with an ovation
from his subjects as he made his triumphal
tour to the City hall, where the mayor de-
Hyered to him the keys Of this city. The
grand mardi gras parade today promises
to DO the mostimposing ever witnessed here.
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

CINcINNATI, o., Feb. lS.--President John
b. Day, of the New York League Baseball
club, is here negotiating with Catcher
"Buckn Ewing, who is prominent in the
Brotherhood. Mr.. Day declinest TO talk on the
subject but it is reported that a salary Of
$4,000 year, with a three years contract,
has been offered as an indueement TO Ewing
TO return to the League.
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

CHICAGO, Feb. iS.-A jury to try the in
dicted jury bribers, OConnell and Kava-
naugh, was at last secured in Judge Water
mans court Assistant States Attorney
Neeley made the opening address for the
state, and the taking OF evidence was begun.
After Deputy Criminal Court Clerk A. v.
Lee, an important witness, had testified. the
court adjourned for the day
Evening journal., 1890-02-18
LITTLE IOKERS GALORE.
Investigating the Hudson Coun-
ty IN. J.) Elections.
MANY BOGUS BALLOTS FOUND.

The Boxes stiil showing Great Amount
of Fraudulent BalIoting- How shenas-
tie Jolssrs Look-Many Uni3wgui Votes
Cast In the Second Assembly District.
TRENTON Feb ls.--The investigation by
the senate committee on elections oe Hudson
county ballot box frauds was resumed yes
terday afternoon. Senator Adrian had his
microscope with him, but it was not needed
"ittle jokers" came out OF the boxes as thick
and as fast as they did last week. County
Clerk Mclaughlin, one OF the influential
Democrats Of Hudson county, was present.
in answer to subpoena AS requested by
the committee he brought with him the reg
istry lists OF voters which were used at ths
November election.
The Old Horse shoe" district
The box Of the First precinct Of the second
Assembly district was first opened by th@
committee This precinct Alocated within
tho lines Of the original old "horse shoer dis
triet and is noted for the large number os
tenement houses. This box produced l6a
''little jokersn--the largest number yet found
in any box, with the exception of that used
in the Third precinct Of the First district
which had 179.
How the Bogus Ballots Look.
These "little jokersn were Of the same
character as those already discovered They
were stamped with an ellipse in blue ink
and punctured, but not milled. The stamp
ing on the legitimate ballots made a broken
circle and they were milled and punctured-
The mixing, however. was faded. Curious
70 relate, one Of these iokers contained -
pastor with Grubb's name over that pf
Albeit for governor.
Mcdonald aud stuhr.
The dial OF this box marked 45a The
poll book contained 45S names, and the tally
sheet gave Mcdonald for senator 426 and
Stuhr so The recount by the COMMITTEES
gave Mcdonald 4i0, which included 1858
little jokers,n and Stuhr 49,
BY this result IL WAS shown that Stuhr had
been cheated out Of i3 votes and Mcdonald
had been credited with 10 more than he-
longed 70 him by the election board The
election officers were p j. Kennedy, clerk;
Francis Whelan, judge, and John J. Miller
and john A. Green, inspectors
The dial OF the box belonging to the Sec
ond precinct Of the Second district marked
| 36S and the poll book had 397 names recorded
Mcdonald was credited with s5S votes and
Stuhr with 80 The recount produced $50
"little jolersp and gave Mcdonald total
OF 35a votes and Stuhr 80 The election ofi-
GERS Of this precinct were John A. Whelan.
judge; NJ J. White clerk; Joseph Mhllana
and David Gordon, inspectors.
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

NEW YORK, Feb. 1s-The Young Mems
Democratic club last night reconsidered
their former Endorsement Of the Saxton
ballot reform bill, and indorsed Governor
HIPS recommendations on the subject. The
debate was a lively one. Governor Hill
was accused by some Of ''selling outn to the
Republicans, and was eulogized by other.
as the most faithful Of Democrats. A mo
ton was entered 20 reconsider the night.
action at a future meeting.
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S-Secretary Tracy
came to the navy department for the first
time since the dreadful calamity at his
home two weeks ago. He at once entered
upon the active discharge of his duties and
dispatched considerable business, much of
which had been held up during his absence.
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. lS.-At Ireskow.
Carbon county mob Of HGngarians and
Poles tried to demolish an Italian boarding
shanty Stones and revolvers were used bT
the attacking party, and every window In
the house was shattered. John Basko APP
peared at the door Of the shanty and fired
several shots into the crowd. John Paul.
an innocent spectator, was fatally wounded
Basko was arrested
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

WASHINGTON, Feb ls-The president,
Secretary blaine and Private Secretary
Halford will leave hers Wednesday at Ia
o'clock for Pittsburg. Pa, to be present at
the opening Of the Carnegie library. The
presid-rs and party viii return 10 Washing
ton Thursday night
Evening journal., 1890-02-18
Two Rohherins a. N.u nnrrn.

New HAVEN, Feb. lS--While party was
in progress last evening AT the house Of Mrs.
3. K. Benedict, No. IL Home street, burglars
got into the second story and stole 800
worth Of diamonds. About the same Tins
A. s. Reeds house, No. lo9 Meadow street,
was robbed of $500 worth OF je~elry.
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

MERrDEN, Conn. 1S.-Patrick Higgins
aged 25, one Of the smallpox patients quaF-
antined at the Fleming house, died yester-
day afternoon. This is the first death sinc@
the disease made its appearance here. Th@
patients in the pest house are reported a@
doing well. Higgins was buried late Lass
Evening journal., 1890-02-18
BUsINEss CARDS.


ENROM 800 KING STREET.
Have you had one of those baskets Of Tear
Send them as a present to mother; they make a
nice Valentine; they are sample basket, lbs.
in each basket, % cents, just half price. You
won't get them again over Is cents Coffees;
our French Coffee is good; our y cent Coffee
Is fair; our p cent Coffee is prime. We have
the best Tea and Coffee and the Whitest
sugar and Flour in the city. All our LentOn
Goods are in. Have you seen those Bellhower
Apples, they come from Belfast, try them;
and Clipped Peaches. Apricots, Necterines.
Pitted Cherries. Castle Rock Cheese. June
Butter at p and 28 cents; Il has been in the
ice house; Queen Syrup and Flap Jacks are
what you want for breakfast; don't want foI
Beans, quarts of Beans 25 cents We will
have Saturday Night Market till we get room
for Lenton Goods at I. NJ. wIER'S, 300 King
street.
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

MINNEAPOLIs, Feb. l6-A local paper
states on high authority that movement
Is on foot by the Northern Pacific Railroad
company to secure control Of the Baltimore
and Ohio, thus making with the Wisconsin
Central a complete line from ocean to ocean.
Evening journal., 1890-02-18
A Shoe FACTORY soorohed.

BRocKroN. Mass, Feb ls-Edwin Keith's
shoe factory at Campbelis was partially de-
stroyed by Ere last night Loss. Sl2, 900;
fully insured Sixty men are thrown out
ot mpioyment
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

MERIDEN, Conn, Feb. 1S-The Beecher
Manufacturing company, makers of car
riage hardware, have called a meeting of
creditors for Feb. "a Liabilities are about
S1OO. 900: assets not known
Evening journal., 1890-02-18

NEW YoRK, Feb. 1S.-Hon. C. W. Hox~
man, one Of the eight fugitive Democratic
ssnators OF Montana. arrived ia thia city oa
Saturday evening and Is stopping at eA@
Fifth Avenue hotel
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FOR SALE.

sos Lombard street. rooms.
lilo West street. II rooms.
30 Taylor street, rooms
9l2 French street, 10 rooms.
482 Shearman street. roo ms.
1919 West Fourth street. rooms.
1914 Walnut street, Z rooms.
405 West Eighth street, ii rooms.
l22S West street, s rooms.
g22 Madison street, 10 rooms
526 East Fourth street. rooms.
800 Tatnall street, rooms.
980 Bennett street, rooms.
937 kirkWOOd street, rooms.
$. w. cor. eYenth and Adams Sts., rooms
4l2 East Sixth street, Z rooms.
Ills Chippy street. rooms
5S4 Lombard street, rooms.
Sf East Thirteenth street, rooms.
alS East Tenth street, rooms.
5ps French street, II rooms.
llle Orange street. rooms
SO4 West Eighth street, 10 rooms.
l02l Iatnal street, l2 rooms.
Oh Jefferson str ct. = rooms.
4lV LON bard street, rooms.
l6u6 Delaware avenue. rooms.
l5S " ashington street, 10 rooms
5l3 East Seventh street, rooms.
1Oll Elm street. rooms.
AT East Six IN stre et 8 rooms.
4l7 East Third street. rooms
53 West Fourth street, 10 rooms.
TO9 W0st Second street. S rooms.
Se3 West Seventh street, 8 rooms.
HAWKINS & CO..
7f2 Market Street.
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FoR SALE.
HORSES, CARRIAGES, HARNESS, r

HANDSOME TURNOUT FOR SALE.
Ii Large Bay Horse, II years old, fearless
Of steam. electric cars or bicycles, trot in bet
ter than 2.A5
Large Double Seat Top Wagon. finely uphol-
stored, built to order, brand new, suitable for
light delivery wagon and family use.
Nickel Mounted Harness. new. Elegant
Robes. Blankets. Whip, etc.
Can be seen at the Club Stables. corner
Madison and Twelfth streets
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The Vim. Lea & Sons Co.
NOTICES.

NOTICES.
NOTICE-CHANGE IN USTNESS.-HAN-
~ ing bought the entire stock of coal and
groceries of Adam Grubb a Son. Nos. 1914 and
1916 Market street, the undersigned intends to
continue the business at the old stand, and
will be pleased to see the former customers
Of the old firm; also, the public In general.
Hoping to receive liberal share OF patron-
age viii guarantee satisfactory dealings TO all
who will favor him with their orders. Tele-
phone No Ar Yours respectfully,
UHAhLES NJ. GRUBB.
NOTICE.-THE PARTNERSHIP EXIST
IN ing between John Z. 0'Donnell and A. y.
Roberts. trading as the Democrst Printing
Company, is dissolved by mutual consent.
A. y. Roberts viii continue the business and
80 ''''' = JOHN F. o'DoNNELL.
ALFRED 4 ROBERTS.
Wilmington, February Is. 1890
NOTICE is. HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN
IN conformity with The Act entitled An
Act Concerning Private Corporations" passed
March Il, 1855, application viii be made be-
fore Hon; l. 2. GrunD, Associate Justice, &c !,
10 o'clock a. m. for a certificate Incorporating
~ -'o''' - ~ GEORGE LODGE.
Attorney for ineorporators
NOTICE. ALL SHAREHOLDERS OF
Az the Clayton Loan Association are re-
quested to be present at its regular monthly
meeting on Friday evening next, TO decide on
a plan to close mp the affairs of the associa-
ton. 5. IL. BAYNARD. Secretary.
NOTICE.-THE AN SUAL MEETING OF
IN the stockholders of the Mutual Loan
Association will be held on Tuesday evening
next, February ls. at o'clock, when the an
nual report viii be submitted, and officers and
aS0ReE c. MARIs, Secretary.
NOTICE SEALED PROPOSALS WILL
| lN be received until o'clock Saturday
/ February q. for the construction Of pavilion
\ open seats, fence and other necessary build
/ ings for the Wilmington Ball Grounds. Planl
and specifications can be seen at Selak Z
cigar store, 6lS Market street. Address al
/ bids PRESIDE Mt OF WILMINGTON BALI
| CLUB. city.
NOTICE. THERE WILL BE AN Ex
IN animation of teachers for second anC
/ third grade certificates in School Building No
/ /, on French street, bstweea Fifth and Slxti
| streets, on Saturday. the I'D inst. HERMAN
BESSEY, ounty superintendent.
NOTICE.-THE MUTUAL LOAN AsSo
| IN citation is now issuing new series o
| stock. first payment on or before February Is
Directors-Bsnjamin Murgatroyd. Samue
f. Belts, Benjamin Il. Bartram, n. w
| GOokin, William ID. Griffith, f. II. HoffeckeT
j. II. Hoffecker. Jr.. William E. Martin
Charles S. Robb and DIR. James NJ. Winner.
GEORGE 9. MARIs, Secretary and Treasurer
| CTORAGE. = FURNITURE AND MER
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MARTIN s DURE, Fourth and Orange Sts.
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