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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

William Harlan Thomson, son of Capt
Willard Thomson Of the Harlan e T1ol
lingsworth Company, and Miss Helen
llalcs johnson, daughter OF Caleb r.
Jyhnson, for many years the Oldest
journalist in this city, were married las,
night week at The residence Of the brides
father, No. 1905 Market street, by the
Rev. George NJ. Hickman. The bride
was given away by her father and wore
a handsome costume of white satin, en-
tram, and carried a bouquetof tea roses.
Merrill Thomson, brother of the
groom, was best man, and Misses lola
johnson and Bessie Thomson, respect
lively sisters of the bride and groom,
We're maids of honor. The marriage
was solemnized under large folr-leaf
clover in the parlor. Pretty floral deco
rations adorned both the hall and parlor.
After the wedding there was reception.
Principally relatives of the contracting
couple were in attendance. The bride
was the recipient of many elegant gifts.
During the evening the couple went
north on their bridal iaunt. On their
return they will begin housekeeping on
Gilpin avenue between Franklin and
Broome streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
MARRIED RY THE M.iFoR.
Mayor Harrington United COlored
Couple This Morning.

Mayor Harrington performed mar.
riage ceremony on Thursday in his pri.
vate office, the contracting parties being
George Alexander and Mary Hollings.
worth, both colored George is aged 22
years, while Mary is aged Fl years.
The originally came from the respective
ncighborhoods of Fredericksburg and
Richmond, Va, but of late have been
living near Hockessin. The bride was
attired in a green dress, fancy
green hat, long white veil and white
gloves. The groom was dressed plainly,
but neatly. The bridesmaid was Julia
F. Hollingsworth and James Anderson
oificiated as the best man.
His honor performed the service very
creditably and at its conclusion con-
graduated the newly-married couple.
A prominent physician and two re-
portcrs, who had also been present at
the ceremony, formally wished Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander lifelong happiness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
A LAMP ExPLoDEs.
James y. McHugh, Democratic Candidate
for Assessnr BMdlY Burned.

:, A kerosene lampexploded at 7.3O O'Clock
Thursday evening, in the rear sof George
scott's oyster,ho at Heald and Lobdell
streets, South Wilmington. Scott and
James I. McIlugh, the Democratic candi-
date for assessor in the First district, were
burned, MeHugh quite severely.
Scott says that he filled lamp with oil
and hung it on hook in the side wall of
the room. When he attempted to light
the wick with Il match there was an ex-
plosion which shattered the lamp and
threw burning oil about the room and on
his clothing. He made a rush for the
door, but McHugh, who was present, threw
q coat about him and extinguished the
flames, McIIugh's hair caught fire and
before he could smother the flames he was
severely burned about the face and hands.
Woodwork i'll the room was burning, but
assistance came and put the fire out
Mcliugh was carried to Weldons saloon
and llr, q. H. Cantwell summoned. He
was taken home later and Friday morning
was Improving. ot,escaped with burned
hand and scorchcd hair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
TIE corNrr,s ponn.
Almshouse Expenses and Outdoor Re
lief for the Past Quarter.

lief for the Past Quarter.
Before adjournment yesterday week,
the Trustees of the Poor allowed bills
for the past quarter, as follows:
Michael Devine, siGo.37; the Charlie
Warner Co., S420.33; John h. TAYLOR
S440,65 H. X. Watson, s253.43; the Dia
mond Ice Co, S3SS; Lichtenstein & Hart
s22o5s; Finn & Brother, IS: G. P. Davis,
1880 First & Allmon, Sl1.45; Thomas
A, Sharp, 81; the Atlantic Telephone Co.
s43. I5i Hart 4 Brother, 5000; Condor q
Mccarthy, $500 Otto g. Butz, S62. 40,
Delaware Printing Co., 1913; Journal
Printing Co, $3.50; A. i. White, $40; q
N. Beeson, -S1l4.23; j. ]. Smith Sl5705;
Phillips & Kane, $14277: ]. T. Mullin d
Son, 1925; Platt & Elknton, sfl. 50;
Thomas Early, Sl6 A. X. Woodward. 50,
S9s7,0S J. " Carlisle & Co, Sl2s. .6s; John
Strntton. So; nay-roll, s357.Gs
The finance committee reported as
follows; General expenses for the quar-
ter, $4,595.01; for outside relief, $1,-
1909; cash orders, S3S3.05; total cx-
penses for the quarter, $6,13S.5S.
The amounts expended in the various
hundreds for outside relief were re.
ported as follows: Wilmington hundred.
by John M, Solomon, $i95: BY John
w, Lawson, $l2: total, $20.. New
Castle hundred, s15s.s7: Brandywine,
$12G; White Clay Creek, ,$t2045; Black
bird, S7s; Pencader, $50; Red Lion,
$109.60; Appointments, $120.45; Mill
Creek hundred, $3.50
The total expenditures is 81 900 less
than for the corresponding quarter Of
last year.
The grand jury, during the afternoon,
Inspected the premises and, found everv-
Thing in first-class condition. The na-
ncnd State Insane Asylum was also in
'pectod, with like result. The grounds
If both institutions We're in excellent
order, and the even, well-kept lawns
showed up beautiful green tint that
vas pleasant to look upon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
The knaur Organ company,s.


NEWARK, Nov. 1.-At meeting oI
the stockholders of the Theo. C. Knauti
Company, held here yesterday after
noon, with $. NJ, Curtis as president and
I, w. Curtis as secretary, the new by
laws Of the company were read and
adopted and the following directors
elected to serve; Theo. c. Knaulf, Geo.
II. Carpenter, w. D. Bcnnage, d. Mex.
Hobart of Philadelphia, and S. NJ. Cur
It's Of Newark, representing the Newark
stockholders. The stock books showed
paid subscriptions to the capi-
tai stock to the amount Of about
$4,000 The heaviest local stock
holders are S. NJ. Curtis, John Il. Lewis,
John Pilling, James Hossingcr, +. w.
Curtis and Rufus Stewart, all of whom
have $1,000 worth at least. Some Of the
largest Philadelphia stockholders are Il.
Q. knautf, $4,000; y. NJ. IIobart $780,
600; George H. Carpeter, $21 ,OG0; W.
p. Bennage, $4,000; II. Hobart Smith,
$4,000; William F. Pierson, $4,000; Al
L. Pratt, $4,000; p. II. S. Nanderyoort,
81. 600
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
Died from Too Hard Work.


7I7o11'4I I7I CVI CVI Ev6PVHuUHVU UI HH1eEte and J0nrnaI
DELMAR, Oct. 29.-Engineer Milton
Nelson Of the New York, Philadelphia
d Norfolk railroad, died on his engine
as i was entering Cape Charles at 5.45
o'clock this evening, after having made
the run from Delmar since 10.43 a. IN.
He had assisted in unloading some
freight along the line, and after alluding
10 it as the hardest work he ever did,
expired Immediately, lie joined the NJ.
=. Church Sunday, and was a member
" the A. Q. U. w. A widow and five
children survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

CHESTER, Oct Prosecution was
brought tonight by the board Of health
against DIR. j. l.. Forwood, DR.. William
Bird and Dr. Hannah j. Price, physi-
clans practicing in this city, for falling
TO make returns Of births, as provided
for in the board of health rules. DR..
Forwood failed to appear and in default
was fined $50 and costs of suit. The
same penalty was also inflicted upon
DR. Bird, but DIR. Price was acquitted,
as she swore she had reported the case
which Secretary Ross said had not been
received.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
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HURLED DoHS no DEATH.
A Young Woman EnticeS Two Girls on a
Bridge and Pitches Them Over.

| Bridge and Pitches Them Over.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Nov lone of the
most terrible murders ever known in the
history OF Erie county was committed
40 Akron, "a miles east of this city, last
| night. A young woman named Sarah
NcNlullen, aged 10, formerly living in
Buffalo but lately residing with Mrs.
Patrick Brown in Akron, enticed Della
BroWn, aged 4 years, and Nellie May
Connors, aged 10, into the Akron cement
works narrow gauge railroad bridge,
height 50 feet over Murier creek. All ola
sudden she pushed Della Brown over
the side of the bridge and then grabbed
Nellie May Connors and hurled her into
the precipice below. Nellie was in
stantly killed but fortunately little Della
Brown lives to tell the terrible tale as
related. Her little arms and legs are
broken and although terribly bruised il
is thought she will recover.
Last night the citizens of Akron
searched for the missing girls and found
them at about 2 o'clock this morning.
For several hours little Della had lain
on the stones at the side of the creek
unable to move. She said to Constable
Burns that Sarah had hard work in
pushing Nellie Connors over the side of
the bridge and came very near falling
over herself.
After committing the act Sarah Nc
Mullen returned to Mr.. Browns house
and said to Mrs. Brown Il am going
away. Perhaps you will not see me
again"
Sarah started for the bridge over the
mill dam at Akron about 10 feet high,
and arriving at the place stepped in be-
tween the iron braces and jumped into
the water which is several feet deep.
Simon Brown saw her and ran to the
spot and rescued Sarah from drowning.
No reason is assigned for the terrible
deed. It is believed She is crazy. The
tiend is in clIstodv bltt will mt taIl.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

On November list the office of the
United States Express Company at
West Chester, Pa, will, under an agree
ment with the Adams Express Com
pany, be closed. The Wilmington d
Northern Railroad Company will estab-
lish an express office at West Chester of
its own, taking up the business of the
United States Express and providing
The same facilities. This is to prevent
the loss of freight over its road owing to
the agreement between the companies
named.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

WEST CHESTER, Oct. 20.-This after.
noon Thomas w. Pierce, Democratic
nominee for Congress from this district,
swore out warrant for the arrest OF
Herbert 2. Worth and James B. Fisher,
manager and editor of the A0,crican
RepnJlicdn Of this place, for alleged
libelous articles. The hearing is fixed
for tomorrow morning att o'clock. In
one of the obnoxious articles Mr.. Pierce
is charged with increasing his fees when
district attorney.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

Continuing, Mr.. Porter says: The
general law covering the increase in
population is that when not disturbed
by cxtraneous causes, such as rs,pesti
lences, immigration, emigration, &c, in
crease of population goes on at CON
tinually diminishing rate. The opera
ton Of this law in this country has
been interfered with in recent years
by the late war, which, besides the de
struction of vast number of lives, de-
creased the birth rate very materially
during its progress. II was followed
by an increased birth rate, as is invari.
ably the case under similar circum-
stances.
"The normal rate of increase has been
and is greatly interfered with also by
immigration and it is difficult to csti-
mate the effect of this upon our rate of
increase. Approximation to it may,
however, be reached by the following
kyices; Between 1880 and 1850 5,246,-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
BirchalI Abandons HONG.

WOODSTOCK, ONT, Nov. LIT is re.
ported to-day that Birchall has given up
all hope of commutation Of his SEN
tence.. That does not prevant him, how
ever, from appearing to enjoy life very
we'll, 1t is reported that the crown con
templates an investigation as to the
manner in which Birchall got "The
Colonel" letter sinuggled out of iail.
Mrs. Birchall received day or two ago
another alleged confession, this time
from a lady in the United States who
said she had shot Benwell. To Judge
from the style Of the letter, il was eyi-
IDENTIFY sent bya lunatic, 1t was genuine,
however
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

SAN Francisco, CAL, Nov. 1.-Th,
steamer Australia brings the intelligence
that Sister Rose Gertrude, the pretty
young English woman, who created i
great sensation by attempting to spend
her life among the lepers of Molokai, one
Of the Sandwich Islands, is now a GOV
crness in the family of John Eng, super
intendent of the Inter Island Steam
Navigation Company at Honolulu
There is said to have been no truth il
the statement that she was engaged /.
DR.. Lutz, about whom and Sister Ros
there was so much talk
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
stanley Coming to wilmington.

Mrs. Edith Hand, representing Maiol
Pond, is in the city arranging lecture
course to open November 18th, al the
Opera House. The course includes
George Kennan, the Russian traveller.
Henry NJ. Stanley, Bill Nye and
his concert company, Fred Nil
liers and Alexander Black. Course
tickets will be sold at Sd and s9T0
which are necessary for the stanley lr.-
ture, dated for January 2sth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

The second delegated convention of the
Sixth General Conference District EIworth
League will be held in East Baltimore NJ
p Church, from November 18th 10 2ptll,
inclusive. on November 18TH, at night,
the kcy. Vaughn 5. Collins. the president
will deliver an address entitled, ''The Sit
preme Aim of the Epworth League" and
on November 10Th, in the afternoon, the
Rey, Dr.. W. l.. $: Murray will speak about
The Epworth League Prayer Meeting.n 2
On the evening Of the last day of the con
Nentlon there will be Il representation of
dent and the Rev Dr. c. A. Grise Ms one
of the yice-presidents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
staats-woIlaston.

Solomon H. Staats and Miss MARY
Ella Wollaston were quietly married
last night week at the parsonage oI
the Second Baptist Church by the Rev
DIR. K. b. Cook. After the ceremony
there was a reception at the brides
brother-in-law, NJ. g. Perkins, No. 624
West Ninth street, which was attended
by the relatives of the contracting
couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Stats are now
on their bridal trip.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
STOVE cuTrERs REsUME Work.

A Strike at the Israndywine Granite
Company's Works AmicabIy Settled
Saturday.
On yesterday week the stone-cut.ers
at the Brandywine Granite Works
went on strike They resumed work
Saturday morning. About 40 men are
employed. An extensive contract for
bridge work in New York was in hand.
Additional contracts required the hiring
of more stone-cutters. The latter struck
work, demanding similar wages to the
workmen engaged on the old contract.
They laid their complaint before the
committee of the Stone-cutters' Union.
The latter upheld the action of the
Brandywine Granite Company on the
grounds that the wage contracts entered
into between employers and employees
cannot be infringed upon by union wage
legislation made after contracts had been
fixed, and that such contracts must be
completed before action following new
union orders go into effect. Upon this
understanding the newly-hired stone
cutters at the Brandywine Granite
Works went to work this morning,
agreeable to the wages arranged by the
company
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

The Morocco Manufacturers Association
in Lynn, Mass, Thursday issued / long
statement in refutation Of the false state
ments circulated by strikers in order to
prejudice the minds and excite the SYM
pathy of the community They style the
cause of the strike an understandable inter
ference with the rights of the manufaetir-
ers To control their own business, which
they say they propose to do themselves.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

!. Al Timnlinsville .South Carolina, on
Thursday while Edward II. Deas colored,
addressing a colored meeting in the Has
liell interest, a 1illmanite, named i. Sully
jackson, drew knife on the speaker and
cut him nearly from the mouth to the ear.
Colonel j. II. Morris saved Deas from
being murdered, but was himself cut in
the face and side by the rutfin. Deas' re-
coyery i doubtfHl, Jackson has been
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

The following is a comprehensive ex.
hibit of the finances of the State Of Del.
aware;
ASSETS.
! Bank stock, par value
1853 1000; market value. ...S 477,4400t
Bonds and mortgages. 6o5,000Ol
Total. l......t............... 81 ,oS2, ,44QJM
LIABILITIES. 4
Bonded debt t..................S 899.T50.ot
Assets in exoess of liabilities. . 1s269o.oC
The above assets does not include real
property of the State, as follows;
Insane hospital. l...................$ $125, 900
State House and Jump property at
lover ...h.........'........ $4,000
Total. .si75,ooo
The bonded debt was increased in.
1888 to the amount Of $4,000 for the
purchase of the insane hospital.
On the 1st day of July, 1890, the fol-
lowing Delaware State bonds are due.
and payable:
Balance of series b., issue of July
1st 1881, 4 per cent. ............S $4,000
Series "a issue of July LIST, 1881,
FCl tuht .+s.s.-. .ssssE.s- lOO,UNU
Issue of July 1st, 1889, to purchase
Insane Asylum. m.................. 75,O00I
1otal l''..'....'.-.......... $3.50, 900
To meet the maturing bonds mem
toned there will be in hand January
LIST, 1891, for that purpose, the follow.
ing;
Mortgage, 100000, Junction &
Breakwater Railroad Co. which
will be paid without doubt. 100000
Balance OF sinking fund. 1900
IOIal ...'.-...........-.... .S4l2OO0
Leaving net surplus from these two
sources after paying our Indebtedness of
$122,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

Isaac L. Falk & Co, manufacturers of
clothing in New York, failed Thursday,
Their liabilities are about s2S0,0O0. Their
assets, chiefly outstanding bills and some
stock, are not known. fsidOre Rosenthal
Of New York eloak manufacturer, has
failed, with liabilities amounting to nearly
Sl6o, 200, and assets estimated at 800, COO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

OMAHA, NEB., Nov. John T. Yard
ley, the cashier of the Canadian EXPIRES
Company of Montreal, who disappeare
in September last with lot of the CON
pany's money, has been arrested her
w detective of the American Securit,
Company of New York city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

The following properties were sold at
the court house yesterday week by
Sheriff Allen; Dwelling Of Theodore
II. Pratt, on West Twelfth street, West
Of franklin, to Hoifecker & Hoffecker,
for 81, ,05o; dwelling Of Antonio Saporito,
on west side of Orange street between
Fifth and Sixth, 10 Philip @. Church
man, for S975; tract Of land in New
Castle hundred, belonging to Jamas A.
Seyerson, TO Francis n. Buck, for S5. 900,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

Balance as per bank note. ....S s7S.03
Interesting long talks relative to the
recent session Of the Great Council of
the United Stttes We're given by Great
Representatives William A. Moore.
llckendrec Downham and George G.
Guthrie.
The annua! session Of the Great
Council of Delaware, Imp'd o. r.. NJ,
held in Georgetown, closed on Thurs
day evening. There was in attendance
So members of the order. The session
was harmonious, and probably more
business was transacted than nj any
previous session of the body. Most Of
the business was of secret nature.
This city was selected as the next meet
ing place.
For the ensuing year the following
chiefs were elected: Great Prophet.
Joseph Pyle, Wilmington; Great
Sachem, Hon. W, Il. McCabe, Selby-
VILE; Great Senior Sagamore,. David &.
Rose, ,Ir., Newark; Great Junior Saga
more, Aubrey Nandever, Clayton; Great
Chief Of Records, Thomas II. ii. Messin-
ger, Wilmington; Great Keepcrof Wanl-
pun, William II. Taylor, Wilmington;
Great Michenewa, Lewis @. Young,
v ilmlngton; Great Sannap, John Il.
Thompson, Smyrna; Great Guard of
Wigwan, |. j. Brasure, Selbyville;
Great Guard Of Forest, James A. Wolf,
Milton.
John II. Elliott Of Laurel was elected
a representative to the Grand Council Of
the United States.
Members Of the Great Council of Del
aware and several chiefs of the Great
Council Of the United States were given
a reception in Milton NJ. i. Church yes
terday BY Chippewa Tribe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

r. Sponger & Co., wholesale dealers in
silk and worsted yarns, in New York, have
failed for about Ss0,ooo. 1t is thought the
assets will be enough TO pay Judgment
creditors claims, amounting to $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06

Judge Gresham has decided that the In
dianarOlis owners Of the patent fire alarm
gong device, in common llse by city fire
departments throughout the country have
cause Tor recovery of damages. where the
alarm has been used without their permis-
SION. This involves nearly every city in
the country. The patent is in the auto
matte feature Of the alarm gong which, at
the time the alarm is given, releases the
horses from their stalls.
The postmaster ut Donaldson. Ark. has
resigned. He has written letter to Post
lnaster-gencral Wanamaker, in which he
assigns his reasons for reSignng He saws
Yesterday was Knocked down and
kicked and stamped until began to think
was used up. We have compromised,
and have agreed to resign. / am told
that will settle the whole matter. | am
truly. glad to get away from here. These
people know not what they do. They
think it disgrace to be Republican,
lhe department has sent an inspector to
investigate the matter.
The directors of the Philadelphia Nat
Iral Gas Company in Pttsburg Thursday
ecided 20 increase the price Of gas to pri-
ate consumers. The advance will 60 int,
fleet December LIST. The present rate il
ocents per 1900 feet, with cents off for
ash payment. The increase decided upon
~ IllahG llle rare ~ cents per ,UN feet.
nth cents off for cash payment, or Il
ents per 1000 feet. The outlook for re
dming gas supply to the furnaces and
ron mills is not favorable, unless the
manufacturers agree to pay the same
ates as is charged private consumers
md that they say they cunnot afford to do.
There is now no doubt that the action Of
ne Philadelphia company in shutting of
he gas from the pudding furnaces was
Iie 10 shortage that they cannot at pres
-iIt undertake to make good"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
FIGURESTHATPOINTA
Financial Result of 80 Yeal
Democratic Rule.
STATE HAS A SURPLUS OF $182,6S
Beside Realty to the Value O
About $l75,oOO.

The Exhibit of State Treasurer Herbert
Tells Which is the Party of the People
and for the People--A Tribute to De-
mocracy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
RED MEN.
The Annual Session of the Great Council
of Delaware,

| Special Correspondence Gazette and journal
Georgetown, Oct. 30-The annual
session Of the Great Council Of Della
ware, Imp'd Q. r. NJ, began last even
ing. The attendance was large. Most
of the business transacted was routine
or secret.
Great Sachem L. G. Vandegrift, in his
long talk, stated that the order in this
Jurisdiction is in a healthy and prosper
Gus condition, and that there is cause
for congratulation upon growth and
progress during the past great sun. Two
new tribes were added to the roster In
conclusion, he gave a synopsis Of, his
official acts.
Deputy Grand Sachems james II.
Wright and Aubrey Vandever gave
synopses of their official acts.
Great Chief Of Records +. II. II. Mes
singer gave the following account Of re-
ceipts and disbursements of the Great
Council:
in belt and received ..... so1ooe2
Expended, general ex-
penses 81, ,25I.14
Expended, extension
tllnd d.................. 100 1,25S,1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-11-06
snspecicd ,rnr,lrress AnnnltIea,

CHATHAM, ONT, Nov. 1.-Alice Wal
lace, charged with the murder Of her
husband, James Wallace. at Port Alma,
was declared not guilty by jury at an
early hour this morning and was i'm
madiately discharged by Judge Nc
Alahon.