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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
AT THE HEAD OF THE ORDER.
Sketch of the. Life of the New Department
Commander, George G. Boyer.

Sketch of the Life of the New Department
Commander, George G. Boyer.
George G. Boyer, the recently chosen De-
partment Commander of the Pennsylvania G.
A. R., was born in Harrisburg August 20,
1872 In 1854 he removed to Pottsville. He
was member of National Light Infantry
pennsylvania State militia) for two years
prior to the breaking out of the war This
company was the first to tender their SER
vices to the Government at the outbreak of
the Rebellion, and was the only company
accepted by the War Department, and was
one of the five companies of Pennsylvania
soldiers to reach Washington on April Is,
1861, being the first troops to report for SER
vice under the call of the President for 75;-
600 volunteers They have since been
known as "The First Defenders"
Returning home at the close of their
term of enlistment he re-enlisted in the
Ninety-sixth Regiment, P. v, then being
organized in Schuylkill county, and was
mustered in as First Lieutenant of Com
pany X. Was subsequently promoted to
the adiutantcy of the regiment Returning
home from the war, he removed to Carlisle
in 1865, and thence to Harrisburg in 1868,
and organized the first uniformed police
force in 1869 under Harrisburg's first Re-
publican Mayor. In 1871 he was appointed
chief clerk of the Harrisburg Car Manufact-
ing Company, subsequently made superin-
tendent, which position he still retains.
He Joined the Grand Army of the Re
public in 1869, and has been. an active
worker in the organization ever since, and
in addition to service on Commander in
Chiefs and Department. Commanders stats,
was representative to five national encamp-
ments. Under the reorganization of the
soldiers orphans school system, he was ap-
pointed one of the commission, and became
its financial secretary and treasurer; and his
cess attained in the care and welfare of
these wards of the State.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
Industrial Notes.

RETAIL grocers of Sharpsburg have organ
lied to freeze out dead beats.
THE capital stock of the Beaver Valley
Traction Company has been fixed at $So0ooo
THE corner stone of the new Court House
at Uniontown will be laid, with appropriate
ceremonies, tomorrow. +,.i 4. -
THE Farmers Hardware Association, of
Meyersdale, has gone to the wall with liabil-
tiles amounting to $4,000.
MAcHINIsTs employed in the Pittsburg and
Western roundhouse at Mahoningtown will
go to Youngstown in few days to work.
THE New Castle Wire Nail Company will
drill wells near their establishment for the
purpose of supplying their employees with
fresh water.
MANAGER SEMPLE, of the Pittsburg, Akron
and Western road, denies that a strike has
been ordered on account of the men not get
ting back pay.
A. M. BYERs denies that he has ever been q
member of the Mahoning and Shenargo VAL
ley Iron Manufacturers Association, and
therefore could not have been expelled from
that organization.
QUITE number of contractors in Sharps-
burg have grown tired waiting on q settle
ment of the carpenters strike and have
gone to work themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
FURNITURE.

Those looking for Furniture,
Springs, Mattresses, Pillows, Brass
Beds and the best Folding Beds in
the United States can feast their eyes
on our stock and suit their wants to
their pocketbooks. All we ask is an
inspection of the largest stock in the
two cities.
Come and see, fix up your homes
and be happy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
w1LK1NsBuRe MEN AT WORK.

A Reported Division Among Union Car
,penters at That Place.
Carpenters and contractors took rest
yesterday. Some of them laid down their
war implements for the time being, and
Joined in the services in connection with
Decoration Day. Reports are still coming
in regarding the arrival of outside work.
men, and it is said large number of them
will be here tomorrow -.
There seems to be a split among the union
men at Williamsburg. A number of, those
employed by J. A. Wilson have returned to
work at nine hours. - >. % a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
A. A. OFF. AND s. W.

Low Rate Via Pennsylvania Lines for
Annual Reunion at Beaver, Saturday,
- june @. a. - - =,
For the twelfth annual reunion of the A. A.
of I. and S. W., on Saturday, June 6, round
trip tickets will be sold to Beaver via the
Pennsylvania Lines at 65 cents from Pitts
burg. Trains will leave Union station at
715. 8, 9, and II A. NJ, and 1920 P. NJ. /,
Central time. Tickets will be good return
ing on special trains on the evening of the
9Th. Excursion tickets at low rates will
also be on sale at certain stations as far
West as Alliance, Bellaire, jamestown and
Warren. wFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
CHAuNCEY M. DEPEw,

President of the New York Central Rail-
road,
Received sFort Pitt" souvenir spoon, and
was so gratifed with the novelty of design
and striking historical character that he sent
the following commendatory reply:
Messrs. E. P. Roberts & Sons:
GENTLEMEN-Ia am in receipt of the very
artistic Pittsburg souvenir spoon which you
have so kindly sent me.
Of the many articles of that kind which !
have seen this strikes me as the most unique
and suggestive. Yours very truly,
CHAUNCEY NJ. DEPEw.
NEW York, May 26, 1891.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
s1s EXCURSION TO CINCINNATI s1a
And Return,

And Return.
Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line
steamers leave foot Wood street as follows:
keystone State, every Monday, at P. NJ.
Scotia, every Tuesday, at P. NJ
Hudson, every Wednesday, at P. NJ.
CIV. Bachelor, every Thursday, at PM.
Andes, every Friday, at p. NJ.
Fare to Cincinnati, ST. Round trip, S12;
meals and stateroom included; or down by
boat and return by rail, $12 so. Descriptive
folders of trip mailed to any address.
JAMES A. HENDERSON, Supt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
Five Dollars Each.

Tomorrow (Monday) we will sell as q
special bargain 500 mems sack suits, well
made, coat, pants and vest alike, at 50 each
sizes, SO to AZ breast measure-fve styles
to choose from. - 49,
P. G. G. O., PrTTsBURa CONDENSATION
CLOTHING COMPANY, corner Grant and
Diamond streets. q
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
s214,702 20
His Own Negligence.

Coroner Mcdowell yesterday held an in
quest on the body of James H. Brush, who
died at the West Penn Hospital from in
iuries received while stealing ride on
freight train at Dallas. Deceased was 21
wears of age and was employed at Carnegie's
mills The verdict was accidental death,
due to his own neglect. tf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
VIII start Up Te-Morrow.

The Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company's
works WI resume operations tomorrow,
after a 3hutdown of several weeks for re-
pairs. The mill will run full in all depart
ments until July l. Other repairs will
then be made which will consume two
weeks time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
ChaIIies and Satines.

100 pieces of new American challies at 30,
&c, 10c and 1870. Handsome all-wool chal-
lies at 50c and 55c New satines at $40, 10c,
1211c and 15c per yard, at n. j. Lynch's,
438-440 Market street. wSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31

We conduct our business
on the theory that purchasers
are entitled to protection.
When you buy anything from
Jacksons, you place your in
terest in our hands, and for
this confidence, so in us re-
posed, we are bound to sat-
isfy you. If we disappoint
you once, you have your
remedy-the next time you
want anything in our line,
you can go elsewhere. There
are some things which it pays
business men to avoid-and
broken faith is one of them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
A New Sheet Mill.

The Canonsburg Iron and Steel Company,
at recent meeting held in this city, decided
to erect another sheet mill south of the
present plant. This will increase the
capacity of the works and give employment
to nearly 100 additional men.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
GOOD BUSINESS FOR MAY.

Uncle Sans Pittsburg Postoffice Report
Showing Up Very Well.
The money order report of the Pittsburg
Postoffice for May is appended: -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
= g. :: PICKERING, :: =
The Housefurnisher!
BABY CARRIAGES.

During this week we are selling at
ACTUAL COST line of fine Car
riages which we must dispose of in
order to make room FOR new stock.
Come and get Bargain for this
week only.
Largest line of Buggies in the two
cities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
A Mixed Assembly.

Master Workman Dempsey is at present
engaged organizing mixed Assembly Of
the knights, to be attached to D, A. 8. 1t
will be instituted some time next week with
about 80 members.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31

READ on second page ga Word About
Carpets" j. ii. kUNKEL q 6ko.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
Our Own Make $40, SIP and SIS

Suits have won popularity be-
cause they deserve it. We
know what we are talking
about when we recommend
them. We can assure you that
for the same money you get
shoddy stuff not half made,
elsewhere, we give you a posi-
tive guarantee to keep our
make in repair free of charge
for one year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31

SALooNKEEPERs know which beer sells
best. Hence the vast increase in the use Of
Iron City Brewery's product. ga word to
the wise is sufficient"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31

10, 71O, 10
Penn avenue. Refining & Wilds,, dress
trimmings, etc. 'J
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31

CASH paid for old gold and silver at
Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
ITO. 10. n,

BADGES for lodges and societies at Nc
Mahon Bros. & Adams, 80 Fourth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31

BADGES for lodges and societies at Nc
Mahon Bros. &,Adams., 80 Fourth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31

uSExcELLED for havor-Ironof City
Brewery's Pilsner Beer. On tap In nrst-
class bars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31

States for. ......-......,........ 70
Goods delivered to all parts of two cities.
To parties living out of the city will prepay
freight on all orders of $40 and upward.
Send for June price list. =
JAS. j. WELDON,
No. 2O1 Market street, cor. Second Avenue,
Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
CARPETS.

A matchless and magnificent ex.
hibit of New Moquettes.
Special line of the best Tapestry
Brussels.
INGRAINS without number in all
patterns and colorings-
Also complete line of Lace Cur
tains, Fine Rugs, ETC., etc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
REFRIGERAT0RS.
Largest Stock,
Best Assortment,
Invest Prices,

Come in now, before the large
stock gets picked over and the choice
goods gomez
We guarantee you a saving OF at
least IS per cent on any. purchase
made from US.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
Do You Eat?

You should be proud of it, or at least
proud of the fact that in this city there is a
wholesale and retail house where your
wants in thatrespect can be satisfied to the
utmost. Not only in the line of substan-
tials, but you may trim up with the finest of
delicacies the land can afford at prices that
defy competition. -
L will give with all regular orders Of ten
(S1O1 dollars and upward:,. 80
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-31
Another Check sugeested.

another check that has suggested itself
to me would be to demand of the immigrant
an ability to read and write-this would
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24
NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS
By AUGUSTA LARNED.

Copyright, 1891. by American Press AspciA,
toni
eff your father, Mark, had not been
such a stiff necked, irritable old mar
tinet''-
"Let my father alone" said Mark
sternly. You have persistently refused
to listen to my suit for Kitty's hand, and
you were willing to bestow her on a
jackanapes she did not love to spite US
yes, sir, 1 repeat it, jackanapes. Now,
sir, there is but one way to save your
self from disgrace and ignominy. You
must consent at once to my marriage
with your daughter"
Old Childers looked up and shot a
crafty glance at Mark. Odd if do. &"
every we'll, sir, very well, and Mark
drew in his breath sharply, clapped one
hand in the other, and began to pace the
room. every well, sir, then prepare to
take the consequences"
"You intend to have me arrested?"
81 shall feel obliged to lay the whole
matter before my father"
"Great ScottI But, Mark, you are not
a fool If 1 should consent to this mar
riage with Kitty! your father could cat
you off with a shilling. You would not
have penny to your name"
GAS soon as we were married my
fathers anger would ooze out. He would
love Kitty like his own child, and sc
would my mother"
"Well, sir" said old Childers, straight
ening up and looking as if he had taken
a particularly nasty dose of medicine,
''what do you expect me to do, now that
you have me in tight placer"
Mark studied the carpet again for
moment, and then said slowly, 81 ex-
Pect you to help US to elope."
Mr.. Childers gave long, low whistle.
"You are modest fellow; "a MOI
est fellow. Excuse my bad language.
Help you and Kitty to elope? I'll think
it over and let you know tomorrow"
mo, you DON'T" said Mark, setting his
back to the door. please to seat your
self there at my fathers desk, Mr.. Chill
ders, and write few lines that 1 shall
dictate"
The old man measured Marks inches
with his eye, saw that it was useless to
attempt tograpple with the young giant,
sat down at the desk, making a very wry
face, took pen in hand and drew a sheet
of paper before him.
81 freely and fully consent to the mar
rage of my daughter Kitty with Mark
Spoford," began the young man solemn
ly, land promise to aid and abet said
marriage by every means in my power,
on my most sacred word and honor. e.
Childers."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24
ROSWELL p. FLOwER.

of Kings county, placed Alfred c. Cha
pin in nomination, which was seconded
by Gen. Catlin.
When the roll call was finished it was
found that Flower rad been nominated
by the following vote: Flower, S34;
Chaplin, 43.
The following nominations were then
made by reclamation:
For lieutenHnt- governor-W. F Sheehan.
For secretary of state-Frank Rice.
For comptrolier-Frank Campbell of
Psteuben.
For treasurer-EIliott F. Danforth.
For attorney general-Simo RosendaIe,
of Albany
For surveyor and engineer Marin
Schenck, of Renssalae-.
The following is the platform:
l. The democratic party of the state of New
York, in convention assembled, renews the
pledges of its fidelity to democratic faith,
and, as reg trds national issues. Feafiirns
the doctrine of the national platforms OF 1854
to 1-SS, Endorsed by the rOpular votes in
those years and overwhelmingly ratified By
the popular verdict in the congressional
elections of 1891
We now, as then, steadfastly aIbeFe to
principles of sound finance We are against
the coinage of any dollar which Is not OF the
intrinsic value of " ~ other dollar OF the
United States. We ierefOre denounce tho
new Sherman silver law, under which one
t"nth of our gold stock has been export ed
and all our silver output Is damn up at
home, a. o fIse pretense, but artful him
dfance OF return to Tree H. metallic coinage
and as tending only to produce a change
from one kind of monOmetalism to an
other. We, therefore, unite with the friends
of honest money every where in stIgmatiz-
ing the Sherman progressive silver basis
law as no solution OF tn gold and silver
question and as n fit appendix to the sub
sidy a4d bounty swindle, the Mckinley
worse, thaa war tarH, the blaine reciprocity
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24
Sources of Commercial Fertilizer.

The chief elements of plant food, with
out which no soil can be fertile, are
phOsphoric acid, potash and nitrogen.
Other elements enter into the compost
ton of soils and plants, but as a rule
these exist in sufficient supply, so that
on impoverished soils the former are the
ones to be applied. In the combinations
prepared by manufacturers Of CONNER
cial fertilizers small percentages Of many
of the less important ones may also be
found. Nitrogen exists in nature in i'm
nense quantities, but where most abun-
dant in a form not available by plants.
The chief sources of the commercial sup
ply come in the forms of nitrate of soda,
sulphate Of ammonia, slaughter house
waste, fish scraps, cotton seed meal, cas-
tor pomace, guanOs, etc. Animal bones
and phosphate rock are largely used to
supply the demand for phosphorio acid.
Immense deposits of phosphate rock are
found along the Carolina coast and in
Florida. These. substances decompose
in the soil so slowly that they are treated
with sulphuric acid, thus making super
phosphates. The potash in commercial
fertilizers is derived from sulphate Of
potash, muriate of potash, kainit, wood
ashes, etc. The potash supply is now
mostly imported from Germany
Standing Bear said in his lecture at
Chicago: Il have tried to do what the
Master would have me do, and have taken
good care Of my family. have sent
my boys to Pennsylvania to be educated.
1 live in a good house, have horses and
cattle and wagons, and all of us live like
white people and dress like them. We
have a church and Sunday school, and
Sunday is a day of rest with us. There
are a good many of these Christian In
dams on the reservation, and they own
their own farms and keep them in good
order"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24


You arc yourself In glass house"
1t was past two in the morning when
Mark allowed Mr. Childers to depart
and the old man was obliged to steal into
. his own house through one of the dining
room windows, left unlocked by mistake
and to creepto bed like a whipped school.
boy. The next morning at breakfast he
wore a subdued and pensive air that at
tracted Kitty's attention. He let his
coffee cool beside his plate, fddled with
his knife and fork, and finally fell into q
long muse. Tom" said he at length,
after looking drearnily at Kitty for some
time, eff l were you would sell the
mastif He is an ugly brute, and, as |
have learned from Denis, came near
last week tearing a telegraph boy in
pieces. We shall get into trouble if you
insist in keeping him on the premises.
Higgins, the butcher, will give you fifty
dollars for him, understand, and if
were you 1 should close with the offer at
once. You will probably never get an
other half as good, for he is a vicious
animal and his character is well known
in this town"
Sell the mastiff!" exclaimed Tom,
half choked with establishment, "when
we got him on purpose to protect the
premises from the attacks of the people
next door,"
But you don't seem to see, Tom," re-
turned the old gentleman, mildly argu-
mentatiYe, "that they might get rid of
him any day by throwing a piece of
poisoned meat over the wall Meantime
if he chews up messenger boy we shall
be forced to shoot him, and the money
you have put into him will prove dead
loss"
Tom looked at the old gentleman as if
he thought he had gone off his head.
Mr.. Childers drummed abstractedly with
his fingers on the table, and disregard
ing Toms startled expression turned to
his daughter behind the tray and said:
What do you think, Kitty"
Kitty gave start and nearly dropped
the tea cup out of her hand, for her
thoughts had been wool gathering. Il
think, papa" she said slowly, sit is per-
fectly absurd for Tom to behave as he
does with his great savage dog and his
pistol practice, as if we were living on
the frontier and in danger of an attack
from savages at any moment, when our
neighborhood is perfectly quiet, respect
able and orderly. It is dreadful, papa,
continued Kitty, growing earnest. ''and
l know it worries mamma in her weak
and nervous condition"
"Do you hear, sir" said the old gentle
man sternly, do you hear what your sis
ter says? Do you know you are annoying
your mother? Don't fire pistols any mora
about these premises, and go and take
that mastif off the place Immediately
before 1 am called into court to answer
for the life of the letter carrier or the
grocer's boy. He can't be kept any longer
about these grounds. Dye hear, sirT"
Tom settled back in his chair, and
looked at his father stupidity for some
time with his mouth open He longed
to whistle, but did not dare. There was
a sternness in tine old mans eye that
aasad him He cot ND meeklY from the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24
FLOWER CALLED.
The Saratoga Convention NOM
mates Him For Governor.
BUT LITTLE OPPOSITION MANIFESTED.
The Rest of the Ticket NOE: e 'cdB BY Az
elamation-The Republican Party
Strongly Arratgned-CIeveIand's
Silver Views Adopted.

SARATOGA, n. Y, Sept. 17.-Th
democratic convention met this morn.
ing and it was soon evident that Flower
would obtain the nomination for gov
ernor. Mayor Porter placed his name
before the convention, which many
delegates seconded Thomas Dewitt,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24
Our Wonderfully Complete Stock

Will make friends, out-shine rivals, win
victories, and sell itself on it's merits every
time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Dress
Goods, Notions, Groceries, Ladies', Misses
and Children's Shoes, Mems and Boys Boots
and Shoes are all marvels of popularity,
seasonable styles and fair prices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Our Ladies' Button Dongola Shoe at
$1.65, and Gents Congress Shoe at 81. 65 are
great surprise to those who have tried
them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-13
C0LLIDED WITH THE STATUTES.

ALBERT MENJoU charges C. Mareschal, one
of his walters, with putting cash into his
pocket that belonged to the restaurant.
JACK JONES and Tobias Kurtz were arrested
last night on charges of cruelty and neglect
to their families, made by Humane Agent
O'Brien before Alderman Succop.
JACOB DEvINE, who has just served 30-day
sentence in the workhouse, was arrested
last night on charge of assault and bat
tery, preferred by Pauline Labalinskie.
CHRIST LIEDMAN, of SO Wylie avenue, got
full last night, and amused himself by beat
ing his wife. He was arrested by Agent
Dean and taken to the Central station.
ALDERMAN MADDEN, of the Thirty-fourth
ward, issued warrant for the arrest of
Owen SchoveIin yesterday on complaint of
his wife, who claims that he has deserted
her. He has not been home for month.
CHARLES JONES, aged IA, is under bail to
answer a charge of larceny preferred against
him by Police Inspector McKelvey. He is
accused of belonging to gang that has been
stealing rope from the coal fleet along the
Monongahela river.
Mrs. CATHERINE WRILAND, of 400 Carson
street, has entered suit before Alderman
McMasters, charging William Stiyers with
assault and battery. Stivers is the young
man who now has a suit pending against
MIN on serious charge preferred Dy o
daughter of Mrs Weiland.
A SMALL colored boy, Charles Whalen, was
arrested in Allegheny last evening charged
with ,disorderly conduct. He amused
himself by firing stones through the win
dows of H. L. Isaacs' residence. When
searched at the station his pockets were
found to be full of green peaches.
HARRY CHAMBERS is in the Allegheny lock-
up, charged with disorderly conduct. He
was arrested by Lieutenant McKelvey yes
terday afternoon for throwing q rock
through q window of a house on School
street and kicking in the doors of another,
He will have hearing this morning