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TEN MILLIONS INVOLVED.
The Suit for Bird Island to Re Brought by
Gen. fremont's Heirs.


PIrTsBuRe, Feb. 25.-The Rev. W. r. Covert
Of Findlay, Ohio, has retained counsel to press
the claim to himself and the heirs of Gen. John
c. Fremont Of the ownership of Bird Island. in
the Bay of San Francisco. The amount in
volved is estimated at over $4,000, ,0cO Gen
Fremont, when military governor Of California,
purchased the island from Mexico. Uncle sam
repudiated the purchase and declined to either
buy from the Pathfinder" or reimburse him.
however, the government some years later
took possession of the island, which is the kew
to San Francisco harbor, and erected fortifica-
tions and lighthouse upon il at a cost Of over
s9,OO0O00. Gen. Fremont sought relief from
Congress In vain Some time before he died.
being low in funds, he secured financial aid
from the Rev. Mr.. Covery giving therefor a
half interest in the island. He intended 10
press his claim, but death interfered. Mrs.
Jessie Benton Fremont and her son will nov
Join in the proceedings before the Court OF
Claims.
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HIGH WATER AT CINCINNATI.


CINCINNATI, Feb. 25.-At 10 O'Clock this
morning the Ohio river had reached ffty--even
feet four inches. II had risen one inch in 81,
hours, one-half OF which was in the last hour.
This is doubtless the result Of last nights rain
storm here and in Kentucky, which raised all
the little tributaries Ii is still falling at Ports
mouth. The temperature is falling here and
clearing weather is expected. 80 that there is
general belief that the river has reached il
highest limit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25

PROPOSED New BANKs.-The following appli.
cations for authority to organize national banks
have been filed with the controller of the cur
rency: The Valley National Bank of Missoula
Mont, by P. w. Mcconnell, Missoula, Mont.
and his associates. The Madison National BanL
Of Madison, ILL.,. by W. b. Farr of st. Louis
Mo-, and his associates
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HORNER's VICTIMS MOURN.
They Bought Foreign Bonds and Held
Hopes of y Fortune.

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-The Chicago branch Office
Of T. Il. Horner Of IS Wall street. New York,
who is at the head of the alleged European lot
terry bond swindle, has been closed, and his
local agent, ]. Ehrmann, cannot be found.
Large numbers Of poor people have been in
these these bonds % ON '"s monthly & ;ns.allmsn,. 'as "
$5 each. The bonds are mostly Of
some petty European principality, and the chief
inducement held out was that their purchaser
is entitled TO participate in certain lottery
drawings under the auspices Of the govern
ments issuing them. Horner is now awaiting
trial in New York for fraudulent use Of the
mails in connection with this scheme and
violation Of the lottery law. A number Of the
local victims have banded together to make Q
fight against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25

SECRETARY FosrER's COMMISSION SIGNED
The President has signed the commission of
Hon. Chas. Foster as Secretary Of the Treasury
and it is expected that he will assume his new
duties tomorrow morning. Acting Secretary
Nettleton received q telegram from Mr. Foster
this morning saying that he would be in WASH
ington this afternoon at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25

The NINTH CAVALRY TO BE REcooN1zxp.-The
ninth cavalry is to receive formal recognition
from the War Department and there will be
great rejoicing among the colored troopers and
the colored troopers friends. The name of a
troop belonging to Henry's battalion, which
distinguished itself in the recent Sioux cam
paign, is to be submitted to the War Depart
gallant services rendered in the field. This is a
handsome compliment to the colored troops.
1t is generally understood among army officers
that Col. Guy V. Henry will be detailed to COM
mand at Fort Myer when the arrival of one of
his troops causes the transfer Of Col Carpenter
and some Of his men. Col Henry's friends in
sist that his long and daringly gallant services
entitle him to some such consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25

DEATH OF CHIEF ESoIyEEa wHrrx.-Chiei
Engineer George H. White, U.S.N. (retired),
died:in Philadelphia last night in the fifty
eighth year Of his age. He was . native Of
Pennsylvania and had spent thirty years in &C.
tive naval service. He was appointed third as
sistant engineer in the navy In 1858 and DURING
lively to the gulf and north Atlantic squadron.
He subsequently served in the south Atlantic
and Pacific stations, and rising through the
different grades was appointed chief engineer
November Is, 1878. After four years service
in the Pacific station he was assigned to Phila-
adelphis on special duty, where he remained
until 1886, when he was transferred TO the
north Atlantic squadron. Three years' service
there was followed BY his transfer, in Decem-
Der, 1883, to special duty st the Brooklyn navy
when he was trAnsferred 10 special duty ct Nor.
folk. Chief Engineer White vas we'll known IN
tAis city, whore - nads many warm frisnds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25

NAVAL ORDERs.-Lieut. Alfred Reynolds or.
dered to ordnance duty at the navy yard, Wash.
ington, on the LIST of next March. Lieut.. John
F. Parker, detached from special temporary
duty and ordered to duty in the bureau Of nav.
| igation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25

FoURTH-CLAss PosTMAsTEns.-The following
fourth-class postmasters were yesterday ap-
pointed: R. G. Livesay, Blackwater Va; Miss
G.. Hopkins, Grassland, Va; 8. O. Page, Her.
mitage, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25

ASSISTANT SEcRErARY WHARTON has returne
TO Washington from his wedding tour and WI
at the State Department yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25

Acrs APPRovED.-The President has ap-
proved the act granting pension to Gen. N.
p. Banks, the act for the relief of williamJe ewel
College of Liberty, Mo-, and large number Of
private pension bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25
LARGELY OPPOSED TO PARNELL-
An Estimste Of the Sentiment OF the Irish
Americas Population.

aDeAAAAo&G
American Population.
Special osble Dispstch TO Ths Evenins Star.
LoxDox, Feb. 25.-Hon. Richard q. Kerns q
st. Louis sailed today for home. In an inter
view upon the view taken In America Of the
Irish leadership question Mr.. Kerns said hat
for ten years the Irish in America had trusssd
implicitly TO those struggling for homo rule
in the United Kingdom.
1--WE made no suggestion, rsaid be. how they
should manage matters, but left that entirely
10 the Irish in Ireland They we're the judges.
A regards Mr.. Parnell his authority was never
questioned nor his Judgment and sGA-
cheney - . leader criticised. Nov every
thing IL changed The Irish IN Ansrios a
all shades Of political opinion are e.
rsyed against Mr.. Psrnen and they spsek
in no ambiguous terms- fair estimaSe would
class nine-tenths Of the Irish people IN Amsrina
- supporters Of Mr.. Mccarthy, The remaining
tenth being made up Of . noisy clas of psopls
who are always In opposition 70 the better sls-
ment Of their nationality. II IL this latter vhs
are constantly csmoring about frss Irsaand-'"
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Owenbey Threatens Suit

A special to the New York Tribune today
from Chicago saws: ''Silver POOL Owenbey,
who, since his return from Washington, has
been breathing threats Of vengeance against
divers persons. is all ready to begin his prod
ding. my attorney" Owenbey said this morn
ing. :'will start for Washington tonightand viii
institute one suit for damages against the ser
gesnt-at-arms OF the House and another against
Page, the restaurant keeper. for having me A.
rested"
'.How much damages do you want?'
Fifty thousand dollars from the sergeant
alarms" Ownbey replied. II haven't decided
how much shall sue Page for"
'.Any other suits?'
'sYes, 1 shall prosecute J. L. Cunningham
and Robert Donnen Of New York for their testi
mony before the investigating Committee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25

ASSISTANT SECRETARY GRANT and Major
General Schofeld have returned to Washington
from st. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25

The war ships Atlantis aud Boston sighted
Pensscola harbor on Monday, but lay on wait
maindsr Of the vhite sQ.Adrua. which arrived
ct noon yooterdny.
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MAY BE WASHED AWAY.
Yuma, Arizona, I'm Danger Of Annihiiatiou
by floods.

YUMA, ARrz., Feb. 25.-Great excitement pre-
walls here. The Gila and Colorado rivers are both
reported rising above here. Any additional
hoodwater will wash Yuma out Of sight unless
the leyee now being built can be completed
before tomorrow morning. Railroad commu-
nicatlon east aud west is entirely suspended
owing to serious washouts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25
Changes at the Navy Department.

CnbuBes NJ tno navy department.
Several clerical changes were made at the NAVY
Department yesterday. Mr.. Thad. K. Sailer, chief
clerk Of the ordnance bureau, was transferred
to duty at the navy yard at . reduced salary,
and Mr.. Joseph Brummett was appointed in his
place. Mr.. Edison G. Brace, chief clerk Of the
bureau Of equipment and recruiting, was dis
missed. The official explanation Of these
changes is that they were necessary for the
''good Of the service"
GOSSIP AT THE DEPARTM ENr,
The gossip in the Navy Department. in regard
to the removals is that Mr.. Sailer's transfer il
the result of a long-continued difference of
opinion between him and his chief, Commo-
dore Folger, who was not quite satisfied with
the methods in vogue in his bureau.
1t is understood also that the Secretary had
q personal share in this dissatisfaction. II
is said that the immediate cause for
Mr.. Braces removal was that he failed
to perform Q certain service for which
Commodore Dewey, chief Of the bureau, had
called, and which was necessary in order that
the commodore might give the Secretary some
figures that he wanted. There has been no one
appointed in Mr.. Braces stead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25

/ GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS ToDAY.-Internal rev.
enue, $1l4, sos; customs, s674 ,652.
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Train Wrscksr essf - Rr1ssa.
cAxDEx, NJ, Feb 2k-Dennis MoC1usksy q
0louosstsr has been sentenced 70 Ave ysars n
TIE stats prison and es0o ine for rspss>sd -
ts1pts 70 vrsck passnger trsins On he Co.
den, 01o0Dogoor an1 Mount GphEatD En1lEon4
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Washington News and Gossip.
Index to Advertisements.

AMUsEMENTs......... ............ Page
ATTORNEYS .Pane
AUCTION SALES. Pass 6
BlClCLEs Paee
BOARDING Page
BUSINESS Page
CITY ITEMS S...,..,,.,,,,,.,,,,,,,,.,,, PAGE
COUNTRY REAL EsTATE...................... Page
hS..
-. rage
uoDo
EDUCATIONAL. Page
Is,AOso, &c. .
FAMILY sUPPLIEs...-.......- Page
FINANCIAL PAGE
Loh hENI tOmceS Page
fOR RENT (Rooms) )..........................P Page
FOB RENT tStores). Page
fOh KENT (Houses). Page
FOh KENT (Mscellaneous). ous)...................Pa Page
M cALE tnouses).. Page
FOR SALE Uots) s)........,,.. Pare 3
FOR SALE (MiscellaneouO Page
GENTLEMEN's GOODS Page
n1rS PaRe
LADIES' GOODS. Page
.Page
LOCAL MENTION Page
LOST Ann FOTNn n 80 n
AND rooND..................... Page 3
PAGE
MISCELLANEOUS Page
MONEY TO LOAN..,,,, Page 8
NEW PUBLICATIONs........... Page 8
NOTARIES PUBLIC. ....................Pa Page
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS PAGE
fIANOS AND oh6ANS........ Page z
Page
PRINTERS. Page
fhOPOSALS Page
PROFESSIONAL Page
nALhoADS. .Page
ofEClALIIES Page
oobOhbAN PROPERTY........... Page 8
WANTED .Page
WANTED (Houses) Page
WANTED Nots) Page
"hNIED lhooms)... Page 9
WANTED (Situntons). Page
WANTED (Miscellaneous) Page
MlNIEh RESORTS. Page
wooO AND COAL Page
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- WE HAVE HAD LEFT

- WE HAVE had LEFT
With US for sale Six passenger Rocka-
way, built by CUNNINGHAM L Sons of
Rochester. and cost wnen 4l, lUr
This Carriage belongs to the wild W Of
an army officer. who has left the city
permanently, and having no further use
for 1t. she will dispose Of II for S5OO-lseS
than half its cost.
The Carriage has had very little use and
IL in perfect condition.
To any one wanting such vehicle ve
consider it great bargain.
ANDREW J. JOYCE's SONS.
p. 8. This Carriage may be seen ct our
factory. No. Az 18th ct. q. tA2S-1m
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K%FoR sALE-soUTHEAsT COR
~ ner Of 9th st. and Louisiana ave.
NV. fronting S31s feet and i'm
proved by a large three-story and
basement Office building renting to
good and permanent tenants.
For price and terms apply
wESCOrT. WILCOX HIESTON
1907 Ia. svs. and 9TH St. and La ave. NV
fs2o-4t
.K@sLEGAL BRIEFS: LEGAL BRIEFS.
Ssrs anew sSs aS
sixteen pages and six ever; .n,us D-
felI-3n 5l2 l1th st. NV.
E~BE ONE OF THEM!
Tbs "MiSe-acres' "Afs "a '
picking out their Spring
suits now. Tor they know
Besides you ought to have
II finished In readiness tor
the nrst warm spell, andit
get them up rightly.
The improvements now
under s way % viii = snsbIsms %
ever. and more OF II.
@. 'wARF1ELD SIMPSON,
Expert in Trousers"
Cor. 9Th and u sss. n W. fees
k~S cieudiness and rain; A,oh soutArestsrIy
-, shyt,ng @ noTtASssteriS vinds: dScidsdsi
ON THE
RAGGED EDGE
The edge of despair aptly describes thecon-
dition Of those who use the old, badly circu.
larsswed lumber-one board thick and ons
thin.
Gang-sawed. Kiln-dried Lumber il what
We sell. and We guarantee satisfaction. Sll5
PER 100FT
LIBDEY. BITTINGER 4 MILLER,
Building Material.
fees 9Th st. and New York ava
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C~FARRAaUT SQUARE.
NORTHWEST COR. OF 18th AND srs.

E~FARRAaUT SQUARE.
NORTHWEST COR. OF nth AND SITS.
This valuable property has 'front.'
aee Of 7S feet on ST. and l2O ON l7ta
or FarraRut square. The location II
achoice one, overlooking handsome
park. and is well adapted either for
residence or club purposes or a. the
site of an apartment house. Now i'm
proved by an oldfashioned double
brick house containing Is rooms
THoS. J. FISHER CO..
1t l:f24 st. NV
RSwE DENY NOTHINGi
The public voice is too strong We sccept the var.
dict VIZ That Shirts the finest ever nttempted
IN Washington. AL cut and made ON the prSm{seo
Perfection guaranteed or no sale.
MILLER's,
Successor to
ELLERY CO.,
shirtmaksrs. ladies' and Gentlemen,s Out6ttsra
fel2-3m 18th and Pa. ave.
N@THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
~ stockholders OF the Norfolk and Wsshng.
ton, u G. Steamboat Company will he heldpt Room r.
Central National Bank building cor. 7th and PA ave
m, TOR the election OF president board Of director,
and such other officers provided for in the
and Tor the OF any other business that may
come before 1t. BY order OF
- Nm. E. CLARK President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NATIONALIsTC CLUB. NO. 1, 6OOFN. W.
- Mr.. VI. Georyii will speak WEDNESDAY
EVENING. Feb p. on Ancient Communism and
Modern Socialism" f-.l4-2t'
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-08-22

During the existence of the en-.
barge placed upon commerce by
the war, American manufacturers
waxed rich ut the expense of the
consumers, and when the war end.
ed and the blockade ceased, they
cast about for means to perpetuate
the conditions which were incident
to the war
A tariff so high as to be practic-
ally prohibitory was the means de-
vised and the Republican party
the willing tool for its execution.
That our late II % tariff, or our
present GO % law yields any reve-
nue. at all is only due to the grasp
ing eXtOrtion of our manufacturers,
for no sane man will argue for "
moment that there is anything
near 60 % difference in the cost of
production between Europe and
America.
The Democratic doctrine is the
doctrine of the constitution, the
Republican doctrine is one of spoil
alton and piracy; and the people
themselves, must decide how long
they will consent to be robbed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-08-22
MAXims VS., Markets.

"You had better consult your
markets rather than your maXims."
w, Mckinley, Jr.
This is the same old cry of the
tariffites, and the high protection
candidate for Governor finds it nee
essary even this early in the pres
ent campaign.
BY it's use VIM. Mckinley, Jr.,
acknowledges his inability to de.
fend his position on the tariff by
justifying it by any of the crystal
lied rules of practical science.
A maxim is a truth expressed in
concise and fitting language, while
the idea thus expressed is a crystal
ization of the experience of ages.
Maj. Mckinley adjures his fol-
lower to ignore the lessons of the
past and the teachings of practical
life, and pin his faith to the fluctu-
ating ephemeral results of market
prices.
1t won't do gentlemen; too many
side issues intervene to affect and
destroy the stability of markets.
Prices are entirely too unstable
to be safe guide for any policy.
The duty was, in part, removed
from sugar and the price is reduc-
ed, because we here have q direct
effect on an article of general con-
sumption, and the student of mar
kets, who turns his attention to su-
gar, says, "remove the tariff and
cheaper the article"; while another
who studies the wool market comes
to the opposite conclusion.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-08-22
GibiSOnViIie.

Mr.. Life Hutchinson, wife and
children, are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Dollison.
Frank Hood of New Salem, Fair
field Co., is visiting his aged moth
er.
Miss Mary Saters of Washing
ton township, who has been can
vasing here for couple of weeks
with valuable book, returned
home Saturday. She met with
some success.
During the past week we could
hear the busy hum Of the thresh-
ing machine.
Jake Cupp has been the busiest
man in our place for the past week
having put in every day in the
blacksmith shop.
l noticed in your last issue your
correspondent from Gore is writing
under my non de plume. Now
this is the third time l have had
to make an appeal to protect my
self and J. would say to all, that
am not rich in this worlds goods,
you may have all / own if you only
let me keep my good name. Pray
do not steal it from me for it is all
| have. u No.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-08-22
South Perry.

Among the visitors to Lancaster
Camp Meeting were Rev. and Mrs.
Neal, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Defen-
baugh, and Mr.. and Mrs. e. D.
Ricketts,.
A basket meeting to be held Mt
the U. B. church, and presided
over by Rev. Cornetet of this cir
cult, and Rev. Wright of Tarlton
circuit, had been announced for
last Sunday, but the continued
rain of that morning prevented it
from taking place.
DR.. George Marshall, Howard
Hedges, James Weaver and DR.. r.
Irwin spent two days at Detroit,
Mich. They were much impress
ed by the vastness of the gather
ing. there, which has been declared
by the leading papers to he the
largest in the history of the G. A.
r. The three last named gentle
men paid visit to Windsor, q
town in "Her Majesty's Dominion" )"
and there met with an adventure
which they will, no doubt, be will
ing to relate to you, if you wish to
hear it.
Born-to Mr.. and Mrs. Noah
Hartsock, Aug. Ia daughter.
Born--to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Redfern, Aug. 13,-a son.
Mrs. Eliza Alexander of Toledo,
is visiting her mother and sisters,
Mrs. George Johnston, and Misses
Manda and Lima.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-08-22
Sand Run.

VIM. Love and family of Trimble
were visiting his parents here last
Saturday and Sunday.
John Norton, a driver at the
Morris coal mine, was kicked by a
horse and considerably injured.
Born-to Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Johnson,-a son.
There was grand ice cream
and box supper given by the men,
bers of the M. E. church at Car
bon Hill the other evening.
Last Tuesday Mr.. Beahlor of
this place, was found dead in the
corn field. He was about fifty or
fifty-five years old. 1t was thought
that heart disease was the cause.
He was buried at Carbon Hill,
Born-to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
DaVis,-a son.
DNNlu l4uuIS vi NlGN6Iuuu, Is
visiting his parents this week at
this place.
Base Ball il around again. A
game took place here last Saturday
between Sand Run and Straitsville.
Score 7 to IL in favor of Sand Run.
Several Of our people went up to
Logan last Saturday to attend a
couple of conventions.
1t is possible that all we can
hear in this place is "People's Par
ty."
John Abbott Of this place, who
has been working in the Sunday
Creek valley, was home last Sun
day. WE No.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-08-22
llesbOrO Notes.

Plenty of rain has been the talk
here; crops looking favorable in
general.
We still hear the hum of the
threshing machines and not all
done yet for a few weeks, the gen
eral yield being good and of good
quality.
Many farmers are quite busy
plowing for the fall sowing and q
splendid idea, as the early plowing
only fits the ground more thor
oughly for good seedbed and q
better crop may be insured.
John Doster Mount died at his
residence three and a half miles
east of South Bloomingville, Aug.
II, 1891, at the ripe age of eighty
lacking from the 18th to the first
day of Sept. A large concourse of
friends followed his remains to the
Wesley Chapel church, where Rev.
Galispie officiated in the funeral
rites. Friend Mount leaves a
large circle of friends and rela-
tives to mourn his death.
So So,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-08-22
The Difference.

The question of tariff, as repre-
sented by the Democratic and the
Republican parties, is one of vital
Importance, for the reason that the
constitution provides this mode of
raising the revenue necessary to
meet and defray the expenses of
government.
A revenue was the only thought
of the trainers of the Constitution
and Is the only tariff provided for
or recognized by that instrument.
The Constitution had been in
force for many years before Clay
and Hamilton originated the doc
trine Of "Incidental protection"
and not until the dark and bloody
days of the late war, was the doe
trine of "protection for its own
sake or prohibitory duties espoused
by any political party in this coun-
try.
The war blockade was what
taught the lesson TO the Anne ricap
manufacturers,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-08-22
Over a Precipice 16A Feet
i'm Height.

The waters Of Lake Erie come tum-
bling in one grand plunge. No pen
can describe this wonder and to see
it with out much expense you
should go with the excursion over
the Buckeye Route this month
This will be a personally conducted
excursion in charge of a representa-
tive of the G. II V. & II. Ry., and no
pains will be spared to make it an
enjoyable trip to everyone. For
full particulars call on or address
w. II. Fisher Gen'l. Pas.& T'kt.Agt.
Columbus O.