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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
The Michigan Democrats.

when the cats away the mice will
play" The Democrats of the Michigan
Senate must have greatly surprised the
Republicans of that body on Tuesday last
when they unsested two Republicans and
seated two Democrats by exercising the
strength impaired to them by the tempo
rary absence of good many Republican
senators. Perhaps there was no wrong
done. Nevertheless, the little game" re-
minds us Of the way in which Mr.. kENSE-
pY, the president of the Ohio Senate, few
years ago gave the control Of that body
to the Republicans. He had an easy task,
however, for the silly Democrats had all
absented themselves, leaving nobody to
raise the question of quorum. OF course,
as that question was not raised, there was
legal quorum present, and the "subse-
quent proceedings interested the Demo
Gratis no more" The Senate was made
Republican for the session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 26. 1891.
Abrasion.

The Senate passed on Tuesday On amend
msnt TO the sundry civil appropriation
bill. providing for rocoining the incur
rent fractional silver coins IN the Irea-
sury "abraded below the point OF tole-
rance that is 10 say, coins 80 much worn
by handling that the public will not re-
ceive them. There are, 1t appears, about
nineteen millions of dollars Of such coins (;
and the appropriation made for recoining
them was $4,000.
Those persons who suppose that silver
and gold are absolutely Indestructible
metals will learn from the facts just stated
that the worlds supply of those metals Is
not fixed quantity. 1t is true thatthe loss
by abrasion Of coins cannot be much an
nually. Nevertheless, as constant drip
ming wears away rock, so continual
handling will wear away even the precious
metals. The loss from this cause is an Alb
solute loss. The silver or gold worn OF
the surface disappears never to be re-
covered.
II silver and gold coins thus suffer a
diminution from handling, 50 do gold rings,
gold and silver plate, gold and silver
watches and chains, and all other articles
manufactured out Of the precious metals.
What is the amount Of loss from these
last causes the world over we know not.
But it is not insignificant. We argue from
these facts that in the course of time the
precious metals will have to be discarded
as standards of value or measures OF
value. But o thousand years may elspse
before this condition of things shall come
about. A thousand years is short time
in the life Of the world, but it is long
time in the lives Of men. Sc we will con-
tinue TO demand for the present not
only gold coins but 4he dollars OF the
daddlee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY
p,oul, Should Live 100 Years and Enjoy
Life All the While.

ITO grow old grscefulty.p says the we'll NJ,
mr. Gardner, A" Is not the common 10y -
with advancing years come incroesca III, IA
ties, but they are By no means unevoiusn r %
thsIr presence 10 due 70 failure 70 .eop W Tne
tneir work the various organs OF tne pvuy. 80
study OF the body By scientists iutnlsne >, ss-
question able evidence that the durauon y,
man life may be prolonged 10 one hunui'N
years" that more COM
mon than 10 see premsturely-sged, wIheIsu,
and broken-down man, or q PALE Neak, e. ~,
an ariated old lady. The spirit 10 broken. ~,
interest Is zone from life. aud they look torrsIu
nnIv "a death. The ssddest thing OF ell Is tnes
this premature age aud breaking oo"n nooe
iess n Gao easily be avoided by q little care
and assisting pature Just little, anu - ep e",
his poiut that DR.. Gardner again speaks moss
clearly. .,d all Az
nsrience testify TO tho benefits 70 % derlyeu
from tho use OF alcoholic stmulants. snovIs
be remem bsred, however, that tney mus 70
nure. aud that OF all stimuiants Hnlskey p.o.
fsrsble. The word vhiskoy Is derived irotn ~ "a
ancient word meaning water OF Ire. enu IL -
a most appropriate name, although mere ~ ~
much Ii 1t Is unworthy In tho market. me nknes'
rities-doctors, chemists, ena scisn n,sss-
agree. however, that Duny's PURE MALI u.s., !,
:. nure and cannot harm even child its enec.
1, 10 build up the system. renew me ne. az
r.nlaca weakness and wearnoss by neaitny
xi9or. Be very careful, however, tnas you 80.
oure only the genuine. insist on your oruasns
fnInishing you with II and you VIII certelnly
and great benefit from Its use. 10 zo-lnt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26

DR.. THOMAS NELSON PAGE is quoted as
saying at the meeting held night before
last that until free libraries are provided
the work of southern authors must neces-
sarily be limited to productions of the i'm
aginatlon. With reference to the pro-
posed southern magazine, he said half a
million dollars might be invested in such
an enterprise and it would fail, because
the writers would not have the public
libraries from which they could gather the
information necessary in writing such arti-
cles as magazine must depend upon for
success"
We believe that enough contributions
altogether acceptable in style, matter, in
terest, and importance--are forwarded
from the South TO the North every month
to fill any magazine. Some of these MSS
are purchased, but by far the greater mum.
Der are rejected because all the publishers
have on hand great numbers of paid fol
and unused MSS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26

should be, but we have no doubt that on
the principal streets at least those who
bear this expense for the public good viii
not object TO take upon themselves the
burden month or two earlier than usual.
As soon as the city of Richmond is re-
ileved from some Of the extraordinary ex-
penses under which IL is now laboring. we
shall argue with all our energy that the
City Council should make provision out OF
the public revenues for sprinkling the
streets. To the peoples comfort and health
II is az necessary a. sweeping, and therefore
II 10 as much duty Of the municipality 70
sprinkle as 10 sweep.
However, for this year ct least. the ex-
pense will have 20 be borne by public
spirited citizens. and we say let the work
commence in March, when high winds pre-
vail and flying dust sssails persons and pro-
perty with peculiar penetrativeness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
Goes Too Fast.
rn Lhe Editor OF Me D1spatch ;

To The Editor Of ne DlsDdtch:
would like TO call the attention of the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Company
TO the speed with which the Amelia accom-
mediation train, reaching Richmond about
9 A. NJ, comes round the curves on their
road. II is no uncommon thing for passen-
gers TO be almost thrown out of their seats
and any persons standing in the cars unless
they have hold of something must be
thrown down. The other side of Granite
there are some very sharp curves. and also
near Belle Isle bridge. Thelatter are with
in the yard limits and l understand that
the rules require the trains. to be run at a
speed of not more than four miles per
hour after they enter said limits, but they
are frequently run at twenty miles an hour
and speed not slackened until opposite the
Richmond and Danville shops near Man.
chester depot. The railroad company
ought TO straighten their line. or, at all
events, see that speed is reduced at the
aforementioned places. If they do not
this train will one of these days certainly
be ditched. AMELIA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
The Direct-Tax Bill.

We advocated the direct-tax bill earnest
liz and sincerely when it was deemed i'm
t.5rtant enough in the House of Represen-
tatives to be honored with filibustering
opposition. Yesterday we announced its
passage by the House of Representatives.
The President will approve it.
We have no word of censure now for the
members who to the end opposed its pas
sage, though we think that Mr.. OATES and
his following were trihe unreasonable.
Their constituents will approve the af-
frmative votes of Messrs. LEE, LESTER, and
O'FERRALL; and the constituents of the
other Virginia members probably feel but
little interest in the subject,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
Y &DAVlS
|. 8, and 5 east Broad street.
THE TOWER,

.H'HE TOWEh, ,--,u-,
l. 2O1 AND 2O3 EAST BROAD eIhEEd.
,hIa week. One or two OF which We Will mAAe
special mention are as follows; ,,,,,,oro a.,
i case Of REAL LINEN FINISH CHEViOls; Ia
nira uyht stripes and checks, suitable Tor emil
drenis dresses and shirt waists-re6l value loT c.
To ne sold az $40. Don't miss this opportunity.
case OF the same style as above ehcepsr nner
and wider, worth ESQ.,, 70 be sofa a. lVc. ineso
goods are in lengths from 10 10 YARDS ana arc
tS onr DRESS GOODS stock is more complete
than eyer before, consisting OF all the newest
novelties in Ia Ts1ess ho sbsdes in HENRI-
ETTAs, sERGRs and BoUCLES CAAEL-hAlH
CHEVIOTs, CLOTHS, &C.. sc: nr,cv
We have more than doubled our BLACh
DRESS GOODS STOCK having reee,ySo ri 10 s SIe
DRRss GOODS IN fine HEHRIETTAs, sEkG ~,
CLOTHS, CAsHMERES, STKlPED hENhi-
RTThs, sUEDED HENkIETTAS. CkEPk
CLOTHS. NUNS YELLING, &c.
FINE BLACK SILK GRENADINES. ~ Inches
"l FiS f9 BLACK SILK GRENADINES. "a inches
"i FfS So'i BLACK PoLKA-sror GRENADINES.
q F nSq'i BLACK ,: FIGURED and STRIPED GREN-
AP FINE s i sYTiS STRIPED sRENADINs'
"a inches, Sl40. .pnoo,nv
FINE BLACK SATIN bIhlfEDan ana DhOOADH
CEiLULoTD CUFFS $50 pair.
BLACK ALL-sILK LOVE WILLING, 4o inches,
with border, s1.25 and SLIGO.
and the newest styles in striped. ngured and
dotted. ,,-o,,,,a-
case OF FINE INDIA LINENS, In snor'
lengths, at 6Ac. q good bargain.
EXTRA FINE and LARGE ALL-LlNEN
TOWELS at I0c., I2hc, 1890, lsc., 22c., and Csc.
800 pair UNDRESsED KIDS, S-button lengths.
at Csc.
500 dozen LADIES' and MISSES RIBBED
lot FINE BLACK Isle JERsER GLOVES
ioi FINE BLACK BERLIN JERSEY GLOVES
at 12kc.
be had at THE TOWER. fe 2o-H
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
STORE NEWS.

Among otbers we have received these new
goods during this week:
8 cases A. B. C. OATMEAL;
8 barrels Extra-Fins TABLE-SYRUP-no Glu-
cose init;
! LOT FERRIS HAMS, TONGUES, and BONE
LESS BACoN-none better cured;
10 cases Rxtra-Flne TABLE PEACHES;
5 cases Extra-Fine TABLE PEARS.
These are the finest goods to be had in cans.
lot Fine NEW YORK CREAMERY BUTTER
something good;
case CLoyER-LEAF SALMON:
10 boxes BEST LAUNDRY SoAP-s bsrgaln-at
$3.50 per boI-ioo lot;
10 bags GREEN COFFEE.
Let me tell you that We roast our cotfees our
selves every week, and by buying Coffee OF US
you get fresh-roasIed goods.
4 boxes RED-SEAL LYE that We are going 20
close out NJ iOc. per can;
1 lot SARATOGA CHIPs-fresh and crisp;
5 cases BIua-Eine FRENCH PEAs-to serve
with your spring lamb;
90 barrels OUR LEADER PATENT FAMILY
FLOUR. II makos the finest bread.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
NO SIGN OF FEELING.
wcRAcKEN,s cool DEMEANoR
WHILE IN COURT.
The Special Grand jury Find q True hi'i-
He Pleads "Not Guilty -
Public Sentiment.
,,,.,,., ,.,.sr.m % the Dispa.ch.l


PpvnrR,oxsBuRa VA. February 24.-The
snecial grand jury summoned to consider
The case OF Thomas McCracken for the
murder Of his father to-day found true
hill against the prisoner. who was after
ward arraiened before the Court, and
through his counsel, st. G.. X. Fltzhugh'
ESQ, pleaded not guilty.
There was large crowd present IN the
courtroom when the murderer was
hroupbt in. and while the Indictment was
beinS read all eyes were turned upon MN
10 discover signs of emotion.
NO SIGN OF FEKLISd.
Rut tbev were disappointed, for during
The entire time he was in court ne shoWed
no sign whatever of feeling, ana when ne
iaft The room for the jail walked with
efsadv and unwavering step. bis case was
set for trial on Wednesday, April stn.
-. JOHN DYE ALSO INDICTED.
The Jury also found an, indictment
against John Dye. who is charged WIN
having robbed Mr.. McCracken several
weeks before the unfortunate occurrence
which caused his death. Thus IL Is tnst
both the robber of his life ana OF MS
worldly possessions were indicted by the
same jury.
PUBLIC SENTIMENT.
At present it seems very, doubtful
ubether Jury can be obtained here 70 try
the murder case, as public sentiment Is
Considerably against the prisoner. ana
there are not many citizens who nave not
formed or expressed an opinion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
ONLY TABLES FULL.
Il .ho WATER.DAMAGED GOODS

ALI the WATER-DAMAGED GOODS
that are left have been placed upon two
tables. You mustn't blame US If you
can't find your size. All thinking peo-
ple can readily see how we have sacri-
feed these goods. They like our way
of getting rid of them, too. Really,
what else is there for US to do? 1t
vould surely be better to GIVE them
away than to keep them until next year
and try to delude you into the idea that
they are NEW stock. We think 3d. at
any rate, and the prices we put on them
are simply "MOVING ONES no
thing like cost.
We have still few OF the ALL
WOOL SUITS AND OVERCOATS
left at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26

The proceedings which viii naturally
follow the death of Senator WILSON, of
Maryland, must have the effect of dimin-
ishing the time which will be at the dis
posal of Congress between now aud the
4th of March. 1t would require but little
flibustering to defeat an appropriation
bill and thus necessitate the calling of an
extra session. We suppose, however, that
this little will not be done. The Republi-
cans dread such session and the Demo-
Gratis are not anxious to have one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26

Our esteemed contemporary the Rich
mond Dispatch has leased private wire,
and now receives the newe direct. We
congratulate our contemporary. The
boom scene TO be producing good results
throughout the grand old Commonwealth.
The "0ld Dominion" recovering from the
war, is marching on in the line of progress
and emancipation from the thraldom of
poverty. No better evidence of this Is
needed than the present enterprise Of Viz
ginia newspapers. Newspapers are power
in the land. and show which way the tide
10 ebbing. -Freciafcksburg Star.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
Richmond to Rideeuay.

The Richmond correspondent of the
Petersburg Inde1-Appedl writes to that pa
per:
1t Is stated upon good authority that the Rob
insons Of Baltimore, who control the Sesboard
aud Roanoke road, have assured some OF our
business men that they will build road from
Ridgewsy. ". C., to Richmond. The line, as
contemplated, will take In Petersburg on It's
route. The Committee on Inland Trade OF the
Chamber Of Commerce IL looking after the mat
ter, and Chairman Trsvers, l understand, ID
very con daent that In two years the road will DO
In operation, thus opening q new route from
Richmond 70 the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
Gard from Engineer Atkins.

A Card from Engineer Atn''
CHAprorrEsvr11E. VA, Feb. Is, 1891.
To ne Editor of the Dispatch:
wish 10 correct the statement made by
your correspondent at Rocky Mount, va.
published in your issue OF February 10,
1891. in regard to the accident that caused
the death of 8. ]. Shelton, brakeman.
Your correspondent states that the traln
was being run by me at speed OF nearly
a mile minute" which statement is a1So-
lutely false and without foundation. Inc
fact IS that the train was running AZ tne
usual rate of speed. between hfteen ana
twenty miles an hour, and was thrown
from the track by some cause unknown 10
me. A..
There were six Co railroad-menTon the
train, all of whom affirm my statement IN
regard to the rate of speed at which we
were running. l trust that your CORE
spOndent will retract the statement made
by him through the columns OF your paper,
and thus in some degree lessen the injustice
done me by the publication OF his tele-
gram Yours truly,
JOHN II. ATKINS, Engineer.
IOur correspondent at Rocky Mount as
sures us that his information came from q
prominent citizen of that town, and that
he has no reason at all to doubtits correct
ness; but we publish Mr.. Atkins's card, SO
that his denial shall be as public as the
charge against him.-EDIToR DIsPATcH.I
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26

Since the death Of General SHERMAN his
family have been besieged with inquiries
from all parts of the United States as to
which one Of the many memoirs Of the
General is the true one. and when 1t will
be published. Now the late Generals
sons. THOMAS Z. SHERMAN and p. I. sHKa-
MAN, state that they have just made arrange
ments to have New York firm publish
the memoirs Of General SHERMAN written
r.. h,xnaaH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
MATTERS IN DANVILLE.
Two MarrIsges-The Border Alliance
Cigarette-F Factory.
telegram 10 the Dispatch

Cigarette-Faotory.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispstch.l
DANv1I1g, Va, February 25.-There were
two marriages here to-day. At Mt. Yer
non church this morning Miss George
Spencer, daughter of Mrs. i. T. Spencer,
was married to Mr. G. w. Price, a we'll
known merchant. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. II. NJ. Hope.
About the same time at the residence OF
Mr., W. G.. r. Frayser his daughter, Miss
Jennie. was married TO Mr.. j. nj. Page, a
real estate agent from Clifton Forge, Va.
Both couples took the north-bound train
for bridal tour.
THE BORDER ALLIANCE CIGARETTL-FACroRY.
Mr.. w. w. Clarkson, chairman of the
committee appointed by the Border. ALI
apce to solicit stock for the proposed Alli-
ance cigarette-factory to be started in this
city, began his canvass to-day among the
people Of Danville and met with great en-
couragement. In fact, Mr.. Clarkson au-
thorized the newspaper people to an
nounce that the enterprise was certainty.
MIR. T. r. Sclater's condition is hopeless
and his death may be looked for at any
time. He has a large circle of friends at
Hampton and vicinity who will be panied
to hear this sad news.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26

The city of Allegheny. Pa, has been
n,essnted with an equestrian statue OF
w.sHroros by the Junior Order OF United
American Mechanics and IL was unveiled
with imposing ceremonies on the 22d, Hon.
JoHy r. Coz delivering the Grafton. The
Mechanics Of Pittsburgh and Allegheny
n.raded IN 600 strong.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26

In a recent address Professor MARTIN, of
Johns Hopkins University, described the
processes through which Professor Brooks
arrived at his great discovery establishing
the fact that the American oyster does
not lead its early life inside the shell of the
mother, but Is sent wandering ON the
waters before the egg is hatched, and that
1t was possible TO fertilize thousands of
millions of oyster-eggs in q watch-glass
and be able to supply oyster.spat for the
yhnla hauu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
street-Dust and spr,nkl,ne.

As the winds Of March viii soon begin
" riss and the dust 10 fly We venture the
observation that the street-sprinklers win
soon be needed and should DO put in order
forthwith. OF all the months in the year
they can be most servicesble In March.
We do not forget that they are maintained
by private subscriptions instead Of by sp-
propSistions from the city treasury Is they
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
STILL AT LARGE.
UnayaIiing Attempts to Find Jack Morri-
.on-Newport News Y. NJ. g. A.

son-Newport News Y. NJ u "A.
rcorrespondenos Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
NEWPORT N.ws, Va. February 2o.-Jack
Morrison. the Newport News murderer;
seems to have gone never TO return sheiln
Enoch CLAYTON, whose postomce h1uiees Is nis
place authorizes the announcement thA1 ne VIII
give his check for SO 70 anyp0uy 'na' WIN W
cure Morrison's arrest ,,.,,.
the negroes here manifest remarkably lttle
interest in this matter. Gaines, the coored
policeman who was wounded Wnen hOrrson
committed the murder, has long Deen very un-
pou-iIar with his people because they thlnk ne
treated them treachorously At the time OF tne
~ strita hare acme years ago. Whatever else
NAV be said sOout him, certainly on the occa-
sion OF the late tragedy he was doing nis duty.
DR. X. II, Power. our senior physician, mas
been confined TO his room by sickness for a
week. His allmeni is pronounced temporary
nervous prosnatlon.
NEW NEWSPAPER.
At a spirited meeting last night OF our Real
Estate aud Insurance Exchange pracucal steps
were taken looking to the immediate inAugura-
ton hero Of live weekly Democratic neWspa-
per.
THE Y. n. C. A.
We are yet without Young Mems Chris
tIAn Association secretary, bat mean to have one
soon. Mr. Kent. assistant secrelsry OF tno
Lynchburg association, has Just been rendered
the position at q salary OF $40 per month, ana
tits earnestly hoped he will at once accept Oi
this amount the Chesapeake and Ohio railway
Company will pay $40 per month ana the Dry
Dock Company $50.
There have been no moves on the chess
board OF county politics. zach party IS pur'
suing the policy OF masterly lnecuVtH Ios-
ably there will be a Fusion ticket for the spring
elections.
Tho town ia full Of prospectors, and every
thing goes on smooth and smiling"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26

Al the recent Fellow-Craft dinner in
New York Mr.. MoscURE d. CONWAY Is
reported to have referredto the fact that
he claimed Petersburg, Va, as his place O.
habitation."
Was il Petersburg or Fredericksburg
that he said2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26

Assistant-Secretsry SPAuLpNo has made
o ruling that parcel containing Professor
KocH's lymph Is properly subject 10 duty
at the rate of as per cent ad uaiorrm under
the provision for medicinal preparations.
including proprietary preparations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26

great many changes in our State offices"
Also. that "there is strong feeling among
the members of the Farmers Alliance IN
favor OF taking some action at the state
convention next August looking to re-
ducine the salaries Of the State aud county
m "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
Knew His Footsteps.

Boston Courier.
IT'S late, the twain are popping corn,
And suddenly they stop,
For something In the hallway borne
And folovoth . drop.
"Aha said she, with timely yawn,
THAT mystery top:
You see, white we've been popping corn
some ones been corning Pop"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-26
A Nyw NEWSPAPER.
ORDERED TOLEAVe TOWN.
How FarmviIle Deals with Bad Chnrac-
ters-Death of an Estimable Lady.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
FARMvuIE, Va, February 25.-In the
Mayors Court yesterday Stokes Randall
was examined upon the charge OF murderous
attack upon Mr. K Johnson. The case was most
diligently inquired into, bat the evidence was
not suflcient TO warrant RsndalTs being sent on
20 the grand jury and the prisoner was dis
charged. SO bad, however, Ia Randslrs charac-
ter that the Mayor ordered him to depart from
the city and allowed him ten hours In which 70
make his exit
MIR. johnson who was so cruelty assaulted, 10
at his place OF business sgaiu.
rELTH OF AN EsTIMABLE LADY.
Mrs. NJ. j. Whitehead died at her home In
this place yesterday. Her death WAS very
great shock 10 the community although It WAS
known that her Illness would eventually prove
fatal She was a most estimAble lady. She
moved 10 Farmville from Portsmouth some
months ago and had made great many
friends.
Miss Mary Lou Miller, OF Dsnville. most
fAscin stiug debutant, is the guest OF Mrs. c. h.
Chsppen.