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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

Arkansas has 21,315,OOO acres of
public lands-55.1 per cent. of its
entire area. Its pine timber will
make forty-four billion feet of lum-
Der. It has 336 saw-mills, 81 shin
gle mills, and 40 logging RAILWAYS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

The President has appointed Hon.
W. s. Owen, Of Indiana, to be Super
nseDdsBt of immigration, an office
created at the last session Of Con-
gross with a salary of $4,000 q year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11
Sc ITS Sale.
BOatner, Scarborough & Carver,
vs.,

BOatner, Scarborough & Carver,
VS..
C. FL. Gates.
No. 3446 In District Court, Bossier Par, La.
Qy virtue of writ of fieri facias directed to
~ me in the above entitled suit, 1 have
seized and shall offer for sale at public auction.
to the last and highest bidder, at the Court
House, in the town of Benton, BOssier parish,
La, within the legal hours of sale, on Satur-
day, June 9th, 1891, the following described
property, tO-wit:
Fifty thousand feet of mixed lumber.
Seized as the property Of the defendant,
T. Il. Gates, and will be sold to pay and satisfy
plaintiffs debt, interest and cost.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit of ap-
praisement.
A. R. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, June IL; 1891.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

The loftiest volcano is OotopaUi.
Ecuador-1S.8 800 feet high, last erup-
ton, 1856; the loftiest active volcano
is Popocatapetl, Mexico-17, 72O feet
high.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

There is citizen of Memphis who
has been a resident there So years,
and has never been across the Miss
issippi river, or, for that matter. Ave
miles from the city during the entire
period.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

Next Thursday, June 18, has been
designated as the day for united
effort to be made throughout the
South to raise fundsfor the building
Of q monument to ex-President
Jefferson Davis. Let all do some
thing towards this laudable purpose.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

The Chinese CLAIM that Ching
Nong, the successor of Tohi, was the
hrst who taught them the method of
making bread from wheat, 1898 B C.
Baking bread became q trade at
Rome ITO BIC.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

President Carnot, of France. re-
ceives S120, 900 a year as salary and
as much more for house rent and
travelling expenses.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

VENhe next regular meeting of the School
Board of BOssier Parish falling on legal
holiday, notice is hereby given that said meet
ing will be held on Saturday, July IL, 1891.
j. B. THOMPSON, President.
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Married:

On May 9th, 1891. by A. K. Edens, j. p.
Mr.. Lon. HAzELIP to Mrs. MARY ANN SMITH
Also, on May 18th, Mr.. JESSIE ADAHs to Mis-,
IRENE Wallace.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

So teach us to number our days, that
we may apply our hearts unto wis
dom.-Psalm &c, 10.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

The saa1 %, ARTICLE
tne state Of Louisiana. ~ a.
name. name OF this Company ~ y. s.1sstillss,
Ihe affairs Of the ComnasI's
70 10 P ~ INTO liquidation ~ 1ay asn,s
Ionrtns OF the stOckholdersI = sota
and the Board of DireetnSs.o :, aaid eSrs
Ioufths vote being made n 4 spoa asl
oat!on, shall at once elect fl rasOR efsaas
20 hquldate and finally se,t ~ J. = aeoes M
ing to equity and the laws Wa. y n \,
Done and passed at INV A M I. eala Slsls
benton, Parish of BOssisrS ~ y thets,
n presence Of James II. CshsAss & lss
nelly, competent Witness. Se y saai N
day OF May, a. d. 1891 % shia q I
H" he CSRFFN IN HAsFs
L. B. KELLY. n 4 mhEllsaA.
per a. Z Tno,a
Y, 3 sIapSds
I'm. VAIje1ss
!Pes Y. Ss1es
! F,AANRY
lger A. L, Ts,s.
WEHAII
tpeP A r Tso.
BENZ. F. FORT = aaoAlsQs
Deputy Clerk d G and avos,..
have examined the within =, a Y
tlon' and finding nothing tbs,s N 3 eass
law, approve the same. S'a eoatsy1
District Attorney, I'd Jndleial' ~ ssShKl
Benton, La, May 49, 1891 D'''i''' IL
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

To everything there is a season,
and time to every purpose under
the heaven, -Ecclesiastes III, /.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

Last month the National debt in
creased S622,915.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

The greatest cave in the world is
the Mammoth Gave in Kentucky.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

: Nhs assessment Of property in Bossier parish
I viii be completed by June LIST On and
after the 10th the lists will be open for inspec-
ton and correction for period Of 20 DAYS.
w. N. DOLES, Assessor.
Benton. La. May %, 1891.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

'S0ss'sSses SnsiiA,
4 ttorney at Law, BeIIeyne a..
N Louisiana. Oe4aise psa
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

90 II. Sse6aer,
A ttorney at Law, Bellevn.
"A ish, Louisiana. uo' Aesasl i
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11
ARTICLE 8

In case of failure on the part of any subscri-
Der to pay the installments on his stock as re-
Qnsred, the Board of Directors shall have the
option after thirty days written notice to the
delinquent Of FORGETTING his stock, or the
AMOUNT previously paid thereon, and no stock
holder shall have the right to vote while ia
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

Transiee
or less Z Z
ssrtion,0
Death
I've lines,
toni. Of ! !
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The srOek books shall be kept at the office of
the Company, where certificates saall he issu-
ed to the subscribers, bat no transfer of stock
shall be binding upon the Company until
made upon the stock books, and no stock Ger
stock.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11

No stock holders shall be responsible or held
liable for the contracts of the Company in any
further SUN than the unpaid balances due the
Company on shares owned by him, or shall any
inforinalities in the organization have the Of
feet Of annnling this charter, or of stock hOl-
der to any liability beyond the amount Of his
stock substitution unDaid
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1891-06-11
ARTICLE 10,

All rules relative TO the declaration of diyi
bends, or divisions of profits as we'll az the by
laws of the Company, shall be made nv tSe
board of Directors, but said rules and bylaws
shall be subject to repeal, change or modifea
ton by the holders of majority of the gtOeR
OF the Company ut their meeting.
ARTICLE N
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25

The teachers Of this neighborhood are
very busy getting their land ready for
the various crops Of truck The plant
this season win be somewhat larger than
last year. some have already plan
ted peas, tomatoes and cabbage The
raach buds have swollen under the in
fiuence OF the late warm spell. but il Is 10
be hoFcd that the weather will keep cool
until the'danger Of late frosts is passed
There has Seen considerable improve
meats going oE. around here this winter.
Mr.. Jeff. d. Cook has just finished barn
aud corn house for Mr.. j. c Armiger.
and Mr. ]. w. fuller is engaged IN build
ing several new buildings on the farm Of
Mr. Jas. Bond, of Baltimore. The Saw
mill Of Mr. j. NJ Cook has been taxed to,
its utmost capacity to furnish lumber for
the various Improvements that are going
on in this vicinity.
The young folks of this place lately or
gained social club called the s.Wednes-
day Social. with the following officers.
SeA* " AOOhs p4cotucut. W. . hughes.
vice presidents and Kate NJ Lehr, secre-
tary They have membership of forty
and seem to be having a good time gen.
orally. They gave their first entertain
mdnt last Friday, February the Goth at
White Hall. at the residence of Mrs Mary
+. Williams.
The Sunday School at Lake Shore Is
in fiourishing condition with a good at
tendance. also the public scho ]
Mr.. Jas. A. Ellison mas been very sick
but is now convalescenct.
The general health of the neighborhood
is good and the people seem to be happy
and looking forward to the coming sea-
son as one of reward for their labors hop
ing their hopes may be realized
FAIR.
n B.-We hope our Fair corresp0n-
dent will write to US often from Lake
Shore as her letters are alwas newsy and
interesting. Ed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
Robbery AZ 81 sfars.s Church.

A burglar entered the Office st St. Ma
rvs Church last night between one and
two O'Clock and succeeded in carrying
of about so in noses. The entrance was
effected though window which opens in
The back yard BY means OF a piece Of
scaailing which enabled the burglar 10
reach the window Finding il fastened
down be broke the pane Of glass, remov-
ed the obstruction, hoisted the window
aud got in. a table desk was in the
room near the window, in which was a
large drawer with compartments in which
was kept all the money. This Office was
in charge Of Brother John Sander. who
slept in q room adjoining. Hearing an
unusual noise in the office. he awoke two
other Brothers, who proceeded TO inves-
tigaie AS they entered the Office the
man jumped from the window TO the
yard below. and ran over she lot and
made his escape. Several of the DOM
psrtments in the money drawer contain
ed silver lin all amounting to about s7s'
but none OF this was taken. The thief
evidently intended making clean sweep
had he not been discovered. The or
boxes in the church were robbed about
five weeks ago of all the contents The
robbery has been put in the hands of the
police.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25

The question of whether the State of
Maryland could punish, under the oyster
law, for bringing load of oysters into
the State to sell, caught outside of Mary
land waters, and said cargo consisted of
more than five per cent of small oysters
and empty shells, came up in the Circuit
Court to- day before Judge Miller. This
is the case of State VS. ]. K GLADDEN.,
master of the schooner Mary, of Annapo-
lis. John Ireland for the accused, and
States Attorney Munroe for the State
The facts in the case was shown that the
cargo was taken in Virginia. Judge
Miller decided that the law was to pro
tect the small oysters in Maryland waters
and that the law does not apply to those
taken from the waters out of the State
The fact, however, that party is found
in possession CT such oysters is, says
Judge Miller, prima facie evidence that
the oysters were taken from Maryland
waters and that it is a matter of defense
for him to show and prove that they
were not taken in Maryland waters.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
About the weather.

Yesterday was ST. Matthias day. There
Is an old saying connected with this day
that makes it carefully watched by those
interested in the weather. The old coup
let about the Saints day reads thus: IF
he fndsice he'll break it. il he finds none
he'll make it, AS there was no
ice. 4 ii is presumed that winter is not
yet over.
Along with this It may be well to note
that Hicks in his February forecast says;
Watch from the 23rd to 25th. there may
be characteristic storms" Venus is at
the center of her disturbing period on
Wednesday, and the moon was at its full
yesterday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25

Did you know that syndicates of capt
talists are negotiating for the purchase
Of every acre os eligible suburban prop
erty about the cities of Washington.
Baltimore and Annapoliss Such is the
fact With a keen eye to the future.
they see that these neighborhoods
especially the magnificent salt water
views enyironing our own city, must
soon become peopled with thousands of
hOme-owners, whose self respect will
not permit them to live longer in the
sitting quarters of oyer-crowded cities.
The rapid development and growth OF
mutual building and loar associations.
and the easy and safe opportunities of
fered through them of obtaining homes.
has inspired these syndicates TO invest
their money where there is such evident
certainty of large returns. Before prices
double. why dom you act for yourselves,
secure . LOT or two at present prices
which are so very low. and be prepared
for the boomg Secure . lot to build on
Hosc, even though you pay for it in
monthly instalments, because you are al.
ways in a position TO secure q loan from
the associations with which to build
home when you have the lot paid for
If you own domestic you are then in
position to get loan and build cot
tage, and the time to secure the lot Is
NOW. Call and see me
GEORGE T. MELVIN.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
State Boat Fines.

The acting Secretary of the Treasury
has not yet acted on the application of
General Seth for the remission of the
fines imposed by Collector Marine upon
the State boats Governor Thomas and
Governor McLane for alleged violations
of the steam vessel inspection laws. All
the papers In the case, including Judge
Morris report. have been referred to
District Attorney Ensor for his inspec-
ton and report. As soon as he returns
the papers the case will be acted upon.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
CAPITAL" JoTTINGS

The House committee on invalid pen
sions, yesterday reported bill granting
apension OF $500 per annum TO the
widow Of the late Admiral Porter.
The appropriations made by the pres
sni Congress will exceed by $4,000. 600
appropriations made by the preceding
Congress.
The lost pooket-book advertised in the
CAPITAL on Saturday was returned TO the
owner this morning.
The Rev A. II Zimmerman. State Sec
FsIsy Of the Y NJ G. A. addressed a
meeting Of ladies at the First M. Z.
Nharch last night from to s o'clock on
NE duties Of wives and mothers.
The necessary papers for the payment
q lae gas eompany's claim against the
government for the old gas house prop /.
cry were taken to Baltimore TO. day.
Mamie Brown, oolored. was held for a
1aFlaer hearing to-day by u. 5 Commits
sonsr, D 4 Randall for unlawfully US
ing The [ 5 mails.
aere was no meeting of the Histori-
81 Society last night owing to the want
Of quorum.
"a 4 Boom is on in ROUGH ON DIRT
James Rawlings, second Lieut.. Com
Aay Second Battalion 81. n. G. of
cumberland, has resigned.
The best SC. cigar ever sold In the eity
sA, Harris, Is Md. ave.
p tet reliable and cheap drugs, go to
's'aneyer Bros, City Drug Store.
All humors of the scalp, letter. sores.
80 aandruh cured. and falling hair
s.sseAed' hence, badness prevented by
s ssas halls Vegetable Sioilian Hair Re
i AaesoTlpuons compounded day or night
careful and experienced druggists az
se'aAieyeF Bros. City Drug Stcre.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
startling Facts.

The American people are rapidly be-
coming race OF nervous wrecks, and
the following suggest the best remedy:
Alphonso. tempting, of Butler, p
swears thsf when his son was speeches.
from St. Nlfus dance DR.. Miles great
Restorative eess>rvine cured him. Mrs.
J. r. Miller, OF Valparaiso, and ]. d.
Taylor, of Logala, port. Ind, each gained
20 pounds from taEkng it, Mrs. III. A.
Gardner of Vistula, Esd, was cured of
40 to so commissions = day, and much
headache dizziness. bakiS and nervous
prostration by one bottle. Trial bottles,
and fine books of marveloGs. cures free
at Feldmeyer Bros. City DTITaStore who
recommends and guaratees thisSUnequal-
ed remedy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25

1t is said that between the Island OF
Madagascar and the coast of India there
are i6. 600 islands. only 600 Of which are
inhabited. In any of these islands man
can live and support his family in prince
ly luxury without working more than
twenty-five days in the y, ar In fact, on
some Of these islands he needn't work at
all, as nature provides the food. and no
clothes are required. 1t is strange that
the great fraternity of lazy men have not
drifted to those islands, or it would be If
they were not so lazy.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
Own a Nome STOP Paying Rssl

The Granite State Pr0Uident AssocSasS2a
Of ". H., which has organized and 90 1osS
represented by Local Board of Oh, .sezs
citizens 10 tAss city, with large number
OF shares sold. offers you the privilege,
of Os0Riasg the HOUSE you moo reside In,
or property as OGlUd6le, for the monthly
rent you are now paying.
Any person who can sage q dollar OF
more month, may, by securing shares
In this Association enter into the posses
sion of his ODn Home.
Property will be purchased 10 any To-
cality in the City or County, wherever
the value may be sufficiently assured.
Members need no large amount Of money
10 obtain the advantage of the system of
rent purchase adopted by this association
bnt any person can obtain loan by sub
scribiDg to share of the same.
Shares will purchase property at 8 900.
Is /" s.sSS.
Any further information will be gladly
given by r. G. ELLIOTT, Secretary OF the
Local Board Of the Association for this
city-who Is authorized to solicit for
same. -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25

The regular Thursday night lecture
will be given at the Chapter House, Prince
George street. tomorrow night. Mr.. ID.
r. Randall will deliver an address on the
Discovery of Annapolis, and who made
it." Mr.. Jas. NJ. Munroe win continue
his Bible History Notes" The COM
mittee on permanent organization win
report
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
How to Suceeed

This is the great problem of life which
few satisfactorily solve. Some fail
because of poor health, others want of
luck, but the majority from deficient
grit-want of nerve They are nervous,
irresolute, changeable. easily get The
blues and take the spirits down to
keep the spirits up. thus wasting money,
time, opportunity and nerve force.
There is nothing like the Restorative
Neryine discovery by the great specialist
DIR. Niles, to cure all nervous diseases as
headache, the blues. nervous prostration
sleeplessness, neuralgia St. Vitus dance,
fits and hysteria Trial bottle and fine
book Of testimonials free at Feldmeyer
Bros. city drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
A Would be Suicide.

Nelson Simms, celored, employed at
the Naval Academy; was found in the
rear of the court house yard last night
by Justice Thomas Basil, in the act, 1t is
supposed. of committing suicide. A
rope attached to q tree was around his
neck when the magistrate came up and
took him in custody. He was commit
ted to jail for the night for safe Ike ping
and released this morning. Simms il il
said had been drinking very hard, and is
said to have been in melancholy state
of mihd which caused him TO attempt
the rash act.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
The Last or The \. n c. 4. Meet
fBgs

The Rev. A. III Zimmerman, who has
been holding q series Of meetings At the
Assembly Rooms for the past ten DAYS
under the auspices of the \. n. G. a. Of
this city, in which be has been most sue
cessful in his efforts. win bring them 10 q
close after tonight The meeting last
night was largely attended. and full Of
interest. After a spirited talk by the
Rev. Zimmerman on the subject al
most. twelve persons presented them
selves for prayers, and the meeting was
continued with great interest until after
ten O'Clock The Rev DR.. Huntley and
Shannon of the Methodist churches, and
the Rev DR. WilliaIss OF the Presbyter-
ian. and The Rev. j. D.. Rayield OF the
Bapti churches. were present, and as
sisted in the services. The singing was
under the direction of Mr. Chas g. Field
meyer, Dir. d. s. Sprogls presided at the
organ. DR.. &c Feldmeyer sang sole,
Throw out the Life Line Tonight
will close one of the most interesting Sc
ries of religious meetings ever held in
our city. and which has been fruitful of
much good The Rev. A. H. thinner
man. is an earnest and jealous worker
and he is to be ngratulated upon the
good he has accomplished in our city
among the young men. might his
subject will be Farewell"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
Happv Hoos,.r..

VIM. Timmions. Postmaster of Ida
vile, Ind. writes: Electric Bitters has
done more for me than all other medi.
cines combined, for that bad feeling aris-
ing from Kidney and Liver trouble .
John Leslie, farmer and stockman OF
same place, says: Find Electric Bitters
TO be the best Kidney and Liver medi
cine, made me feel like new man" j.
W. Gardner, hardware dealer, same town
says: Electric Bitters is just the thing
for man, who is all run down and
don't care whether he lives or dies; he
found new strength, good appetite and
felt just like he had new lease of life
Only so cents bottle, at Feldmeyer
Bros City Drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
Election OF omcers.

The annual election of officers of the
Rescue Hose Company No. of the Third
Ward took place Monday night. The fol-
lowing officers we're elected: Assistant
Marshall, w. 7. Jewell; foreman, II. q.
Basil; first assistant foreman, ID. Weay-
err; second assistant foreman, G. X. Scher-
ger; secretary and treasurer, r. II. Mitch
ell
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25
The Pennsylvania Railroads Sec
ond Tour TO the Golden Gate.

Tourists on the first Pennsylvania
Railroad tour to the Golden Gate. left
New Orleans last week, after witnessing
the great Carnival of Mardi Gras. Their
special train has provoked the greatest
admiration and the most favorable com
ments from the Southern people, owing
TO its palatial equipment Letters from
the tourists en- route to friends at home
are full of expressions of delight in re-
gard to the trip. The second tour,
which will leave Philadelphia Tuesday
March Sd, is filling up rapidly, due in
great measure to the desire of many to
be in California in the delightful season
of early spring. The route taken for the
second tour west traverses the States OF
Pennsylvania .Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Kansas, Colorado, NewIMexico, and Ari-
IONA, entering the American Utopian
State California from the south. while
east-bound 1t takes the same route as the
first tour. Stops of longer or shorter
duration are made at all the prominent
points EN- route in both directions. The
rate is remarkably low, being but $275
yet including Pullman Palace Car ac-
commodaticns, meals, and several side
trips The descriptive itinerary may be
procured upon application to George w.
Boyd assistant general passenger agent.
For those who anticipate joining this
second tour application for space should
be made at once, as the number TO be
carried is limited
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25

Pleasant, Elegant and Reliable.
For billiousness and constipation take
Lemon Elixir.
For feyers. chills. and malaria, take
Lemon Elixir
Fer sleeplessness, nervousness and
palpitation of the heart, take Lemon
Elixir
For indigestion and foul stomach, take
Lemon Elixir
For all sick and nervous headaches.
take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies'. for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
DR. Motley sI.emon Elixir win not fail
you In any Of the above named diseases,
al or which arise from ! torpid or
diseased liver, 81 stomach, kidney or bowels.
Prepared only by Dr. Motley, Atlanta.
Ca 50 cents and 100 per bottle, atdrug-
gists co -120 y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-25

Mrs. Murray, wifeof Pay Director Jas.
ID. Murray. gave dinner last evening at
her residence in the Naval Academy, to
few personal friends. Among those
present we're Governor and Mrs. Jack
son, Superintendent Phythian and wife,
and several naval officers and their wives
besides a number of citizens.