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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

Questions as to their Pay to Be Submitted
to the Controller.

questions as to their Pay to Be Submitted
to the Controller.
Some days ago an inspector Of the health
department applied to the Commissioners for
leave Of absence. As the inspector referred to
is o per diem employee, the matter was referred
to the auditor for his views. Today
Auditor Petty forwarded his report to
the Commissioners in which he says
that the law governing the compensa-
ton Of overseers, inspectors and other en-
ployes temporarily required" &c, was
amended in the District appropriation bill Of
March 8, 1891, by emitting the words which
had been used in previous acts ''shall be paid
for the time actually engaged"
and inserting in lieu thereof the words shall
be paid from and equitably charged against
the sums appropriated.
As the foregoing amendment seems to change
the status Of this class of employees, says Mr..
Petty. and as there is also some doubt as to the
scope Of a former decision upon the subject.
Auditor Petty recommends that the matter be
referred to the first controller for his opinion
as to whether or not said employees can be paid.
These are the questions that are to be sub
mitted:
For legal holidays on which no work is done
by them. can per diem employees be paid?
when unable to work on account Of sick
| ness or Indictment weather are they entitled to
compensation?
when on leave granted by the Commission
ers are they entitled to receive pay?"
In conclusion Mr.. Petty says: II assume that
inspectors and others employed upon permit
work and paid from the appropriations there
for are not entitled to leave of absence with
pay a. the law OF July Is, 1888, regulating the
compulsory permit system provides that half
the total cost of the work shall be charged
against the abutting property and the compen-
| sation OF an employe on leave OF absence, seems
to me, cannot be fairly held to be a part of
said cost 1t may be well. however, while the
matter is under consideration to have the con-
troller rule upon this question also"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR
Two Stake Event. Among the Contests q the
SPRING.


Spring.
SsRsrooa. n. Y. August 4-Today 10 the
sixth day Of the races here. The i've events
on the program include the Spirif oT De Times
sakes and Foster memorial stakes. There
were showers early this morning. The weather
is now cloudy. The track is stiff and attend
ance fair.
Firs. race. purse $500. for two-year- Odds. eve
furlongs Starters, weights. betting and jock
eys: Strictly (simsl. los. II 80 /; Furnish (sse-
venson). III. 10 20 1; Ciorlinda (Lewis), IFS. Q
20 5; Lord Motley {R. MilliAins). Ill. 10 20 4;
King Cadmus (Tsral). Ill, IS 20 5; Frank Kim
ney lBergens us, Is 70 s. American pools;
Gorlinda, $40; field ESQ.
The race was won by Frank Kinney, Fur
nish second and King Cadmus third. Time,
l03s1.
second race. the SPIRIT Of he TS,ne, stakes
Tor three year-olds and upward, one mile and
sixteenth. Starters. weight betting and
jockeys: King Crab (Hortonl. los. 6 10 S: Bal
lyhoo 0simsl. los. II TO 5. forerunner (Nsr-
ylce), l0S, 10 5: Thora Bergen. los. 4 TO 4;
Sho U.ewis), lis. 50 to I. American pools:
hing Crab. s25; Ballyhoo. $40; Forerunner,
SIS, field. s6.
forerunner won. King Crab second and
tallyh third. Time. f49i
Third race. free handicap sweepstakes with
$500 added. Of which else so second. One mile
and three-siNteenths. Starters. weights bet
ting and jockeys: Gettysburg (Millerl. ile. Z 70
1; Uncle Bob (Taral). us. even money; kins-
cam (Stevensonl, 100. 4 to I; Nv Fellow (Sinsl
100, TO 1: Sportsman r. Williams). ia, 10 4.
American pools: Uncle Bob. $40; Gettysburg,
sl0; Sportsman, IS; field. $40. Uncle Bob woa,
hinscam second and My Fellow third Time,
2.04
Fourth race, the Foster memorial stakes. for
all ages; one mile and furlong won;
Maidstone, second, and Eon third. Time, s.
Fifth race. purse $500 for three-yesr-olds
/ A.
Mabel Glenn, second; Mabelle. third. Nns,
Isl
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Could Face Death, bu, No, Exposure.

BosroS, August At is asserted here, and
admitted, it is said, by one Of the members u
the firm of Wilson, Cassells a. Co., that W. q
Cassells, who committed suicide in the Preble
House. Portland, Me-, Sunday night. was . for
ger. So far as known the amount 81 his for
geries is between 5000 and $1,000. His con-
nection with the Hall Safe and Lock Company,
Of which the firm has the Boston agency. dates
back some twenty years. He was the business
manager. His partners account for the sui
eide on the ground thut he was unable to face
the discovery of his forgeries. he had only
cents in his pocket when he shot himself. HIS
partner Mr.. Wilson, had not seen him for .
week. he was forty years Of age.
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HERRMANN's MISSING THOUSANDS.
Wolf falk, His Former Treasurer, CHARGED
with the Theft

NEW YORK, August the case Of Wolf
Falk, arrested on the complaint Of Alexander
Hermann, the magician, for the larceny Of
$50, 900 while acting as treasurer in San Fran
cisco, was called in the jefferson
Market police court today. Detective
Heidelberg, who has charge OF the
case, said that Mr.. Hermann had Lost
the amount of money mentioned and that the
magician was determined TO find out who robbed
him. and TO that end indictment had been
obtained in California against Falk. Justice
Hogan paroled the accused for week in the
custody of George Lederer and asked the de-
tectlye to have all the papers in the case ready
by Monday next.
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THE CORONER's REPORT.
His Work During the Last Year-Estimate
for the Next

His Work During the Last Year-Estimstes
for the Next
The annual report of the coroner for the Dis
trict, DIR. D. c. Patterson, was submitted to the
Commissioners today, together with an esti-
mate Of the amount necessary for the proper
conduct of his Office for the next fiscal year.
The number of deaths certified by the coro-
ner during the year amounted to 52s. Of this
number 3l6 wero males and 212 females. There
were "a willful suicides, including IL by
ssphyxia, 8 by drowning, II from gunshot
wounds, by incised wounds and 6
by poison. There were IL homicides during
the year and 119 deaths from accidents and
negligence. Five of this number were due to
railroad accidents. The whole number Of
white deaths wac I59 and the whole number of
colored deaths 3e9. The estimates for next
year arc as follows: For salary of coroner,
$500; contingent expenses. $500; preserva-
ton Of bodies, $500; total, 81, 900.
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DELEGATES ARRIVING.
Many Me- the Catholic Total Absti
hence Coeventt. Already In the City.

ncne< SO~scosN 1sT0@Ay - ss.~ >s~sf
RECErvED AND KsooKrEp TO THEIR QUARTERS
BY THE LOCAL coMnrTTEEs-AcrIvrrY AT THE
HEApop OF TIE WORK LAID
OUT AND ENTERTAINMENT PROMISED.
All day long the delegates to the twenty-frst
annual convention of the Catholic Total Absti-
nence Union Of America have been arriving
in the city. The convention begins tomorrow
morning. Most Of the national officers and
the larger delegations are expected this even
ing. though the big delegation from Philadel-
phia. accompanied BY q number Of others from
various points Of Pennsylvania, came on special
excursions this afternoon.
Last night Pittsburg Pioneer Tourist Club.
with about fifty members. arrived. They were
taken to Carroll Hall on @ street. where an i'm
promptu entertainment and reception was ten
dered them
Part of the Ohio delegation came in lest
night and have their headquarters 1t the
Fredonia- Those who are now here
are Thomas McMcSheehy of Fremont one
Of the members Of the Fzther Mathew
memorial chair committee; J. W. Mackin
of Marion, delegste-at-large from the
ONO union; James l. German. OF Steubenville
State Secretary Edward Fitzsimmons; Ed. s.
McGinnis Of Steubenville, and Johh ID. Conner
OF Toronto, Rev. William Mcmahon, national
treasurer; William A. Manning, vice president
of the National Union.
LOCAL COMMITTEE HEADQUARTERS.
The headquarters Of the local committee srs
at the Arlington and all the delegates after
their arrival find their way there sooner OF
later.
The program of the convention and the en-
tertainment Of the delegates is very attractive
one. The convention Will be formally opened
tomorrow morning at o'clock in Lincolr
Music Hall.
After the transaction Of preliminary busines'
| the delegates will proceed TO ST. Patrick,
| Church, where solemn high mass will be cele
brated by one Of the reverend delegates, ane
Bishop keane will deliver the sermon. Aftei
mass the convention will reassemble. cit is eN
| pected that Cardinal Gibbons will welcome tn,
delegates on the part of the archdiocese. Com
| missioner Ross will welcome them on the par
| of the District Commissioners. In the evening
| a reception will be held in Carroll Hail. q stree
northwest. The ladies' reception committe,
\ for that occasion will comprise members o
every parish in the city.
WORK AND ENTERTAINMENT.
Thursday the convention will assemble and
after prayer, will adjourn to St. Patrick
Church. where asolemn mass Of requiem vii
be offered for the repose Of the souls of de
| ceased members. At the conclusion OF tn
mass the delegates will reassemble and transac
| the regular order Of business. At the after
noon session officers for ensuing yea will b.
| elected and time and place Of holding the mex
convention will be agreed upon.
| Thursday evening public meeting will b
| held in Lincoln Music Hall at p. m. Addresse
will be made by some Of the ablest advocates o
| the cause.
| On Friday the delegates will be taken on
steamboat to Mt. Vernon. After spending al
hour at Mt Vernon the boat will cross over tn
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She Wanted the Earth.

neatly dressed woman who has spent terms
Of imprisonment in the work house and who is
well known to the police called at the side
door of q saloon near the government printing
Office this morning and told the proprietor that
she was sick. She introduced herself as q cor
respondent for New York paper and had q
bundle OF papers in her hand. Her actions in
dictated that she was suffering from cramps or
disordered stomach and the saloon keeper
politely told her that he did not keep q drug
store. But he said, Il am q pretty good
horse DOCTOR"
He suggested dose Of whisky and ginger,
and that she thought was just the thing she
needed.
Tho proprietor disappeared, but couple of
minutes later he was again at the door with the
dose mentioned. She drank it with apparent
relish and she smacked her lips for more.
"A glass of ice water. }" she said, and the good
hearted man gave her that
would be asking too much il should re-
Quest car ticket" she asked.
The saloon keeper hesitated . moment and
thought, ''You have done me for drink and
some water" and then informed her that he
kept no supply of car tickets on hand; neither
did he have any money, and the woman went
ON her way rejoicing.
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Beaten Out of Four Dollar

Henry Fletcher, colored youth from near
Marlboro, paid his third visit to this city to-
day. He was unacquainted with the ways of
the world, and while in the hay market he was
beaten out Of "a by q confidence man. The
man, who no doubt knew that the boy had
money in his pocket. persuaded him to part
with the money by telling him that he wanted
the loan Of the money to pay freight bill and
promised to return and pay back the money in
return Of the man, but he did not return, and
the police were notified
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04
This Omcer Was Not Appreciative.

John Rsedy Of Bound Brook, N. j., is at pres
ent at the Muhlenburg Hospital suffering from
an ugly pistol wound in the knee and another
in the head, inflicted by Bound Brook officer.
He happened along when Marshal Whitehead
was trying to arrest Timothy Dorm. Dorm wa
choking the officer, who called for help. Rsedy
separsted the men, and really saved White
heads life.> Dorm then ran away, and White
head dubbed and shot Reedy and had him put
under arrest for "assisting prisoner 70 o.
cape" Rssdy viii always carry the bullet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04
Suicide of a Retired Carmsn

NEW York, August i--Andrew L. westbrook
of Clifton. n. J., committed suicide yesterday
by drowning himself in Dundee lake. He was
sixty -nine years old and had a stroke Of paraly-
Sis formerly. His mind aSected and wlile
temporarily insane he took his life. he vas a
retired oarman, worth 600. 900, ana for some
years had lived in BROOKLYN.
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Funeral of Mr.. VIM. H. Gibson.

The funeral of Mr.. VIM. H. Gibson, an old
and trusted letter carrier of this city, took
place Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Gibson died at
Marshall Va, but the remains were brought to
Washington for interment at Glenwood He
was member of Hiram Lodge of Masons and
the funeral services were conducted with Ma
sonic rites. In the long procession that at
tended the body to the grave we're more than
forty letter carriers in full uniform, marshaled
by Mr.. j. A. Gordon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

NEv YORK, August Al Newton Baker. Who
was shot by orville Anderson at Croton Land
ing Saturday, is still lowering between life and
death. Coroner Sutton has drawn upon him
self great deal OF comment by his action in
impaneling a jury while Baker IL alive. Tho
jurors, who comprise a number OF old ..land-
marks" of the place, go about engaging freely
In discussions and disputes and giving opinions
strongly colored by prejudice as 70 the merits
of the case. One Of the prospective jurors $40
yesterday that he believed the shooting was
premeditated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04
A Deadly Duel With Kniyes.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, August4.-Marento Kieto and
Antonio Jenties, peddlers OF fruit, quarreled
yesterday morning over alleged infringe
ment on each others territory. Kieto sus-
gested that they fight il out in some secluded
spot They crossed the river into Illinois and
fought il out with knives. Kieto soon cut
Jenties to death, and was soon aftervard
arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04
DEMOCRArIc CLUBA
A Call for . Meeting of the Executive Com
mitteo Issued.

CAL Tor Nesting Of the EXecuttve Com
mittes Issued.
The secretary Of the National Association Of
Democratic Clubs, Mr.. Lawrence Gardner, has
issued q call for special meeting Of the ex-
ecutive committee to be held in New York city
Tuesday, the nth instant The executive COM
mittee il composed Of Congressman William L.
Wilson Of West Virginia, president; Lawrence
Gardner, secretary; Congressman Harry welles
Rusk Of Maryland. Robert @. Monroe Of New
York. Alex. 7. Ankeny Of Minnesota, Chaunoey
+. Black Of Pennsylvania, Harvey n Collinson
Of Massachusetts,, Roswell p. Flower of New
York, George b. Lambert Of New Jersey,
Charles Ogden Of Nebraska, Bradley @. schiey
OF wisconsin and Edward B. Whitney of New
York. The object Of the meeting is TO discuss
the fau campaign In the various statsa
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Was Not Helped by senator QUAY.

RcHrIELD SPRINGS, n. Y, August flames
]. Coogan, late labor candidate for mayor Of
the city Of New York. denies the story pub
lished that Senator Quay gave ESQ., 900 toward
his candidacy as mayor in 1855. he saws
neither Mr. Quay nor any one else contributed
one dollar toward his election expenses lie
also says that if Mr.. Quay succeeded in obtain
ing from the republican committee $50. 900 or
any sum, representing that it WAS TO be given
10 him (Coogan), he certainly Obtained the
money under false pretenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04
American Foot Ball PLAYER. Going ABROAD

FALL RIVER, Mass, August Next THUR
day four foot ball players from this city, four
from Pawtucket and six from Canada win sail
on the steamship Nevada for Great Britain and
Ireland, to>be gone about five months. They
will participate in exhibition games 70 be
played in all the principal cities Of the hing
dom and also in series of international games
to deter mine the relative merits of Englishmen
and Americans foot ballists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

Getting Ready to Elect District DeIerat.s.
The republicans Of the various districts are
making preparations for the campaign and the
election of delegates to the national conven-
ton, and a meeting was called for last night in
the nineteenth district (Northeast Washington.
but in consequence Of the notice not being
generally known the formal meeting was not
held Some OF the members met, however, at
J. W. Woods, 10th and streets northeast and
Wednesday night at the Union Mission, 10th
and streets, was set as the time and place,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04
THE JUDsoN PNEUMArIC RAILWAY

Buildings, &C., Made.
Yesterday in the case Of the National Bank Of
the Republic of New York against the Judson
Pneumatic Railway Company, in which the
complainants asked decree for the sale Of pat
ents to satisfy q judgment, an order was made
for rule 70 show cause. In the afternoon the
case Of the Babcock and Wilcox Company
against the Pneumatic Company was reached
and Judge Hagner FADE q decree for the sale
OF the real estate, buildings. g., appointing A.
A: Hoehl.ng and J. H. Taylor trustees to sell
after two weeks notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04
THE COURTS.
EQUITY COrRT-.JnxlI1e H1ono

Yesterday-Plummer agt Butler; trustees
report ratified MIS-. Harper agt. Paschal: au-
ditors report confirmed. Babcock and Wilcox
Company agt. Judson Pneumatic Railroad
Company; decree for SALE Hewlett agt. Eagan:
decree setting conveyance aside. Jameson
agt Kennedy; pro confesso Jameson agt.
Kennedy; order for appearance of absent de-
PENDANT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

An East Washington negro named Henry
Simms, who resisted arrest and assaulted
Ofiicer Moore when placed under arrest was
tried in tho Police Court today for disorderly
conduct, profanity and assault The assault
consisted in Henry knocking the officer down
while the latter had him under arrest.
For the assault fine of $40 or 60 DAYS was
imposed, and he WAS fined 50 in each of the
other two cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04
No Proof Against Him

This afternoon in the Police Court Judge
Harper heard evidence in the case of Robert
| Clabaugh, the young man from Frederick who
was arrested on a charge of robbiug D. c.
Holtz of $27, but there was no proof against
him and he was vindicated Of the charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

Little Doubt That the Queen of Belgium
viii Soon Recover.

BRUSSELS. August 4.-The alarm caused By
the sudden illness of the queen Of the Bslgi.ns
is abating. bulletin issued at an an
nounces that there is very little doubt thss her
majesty will soon recover. Her prostrssion
was due to nervous shock caused by the spec
tacle presented by the unhappy ex-Empress
Carlotta, who, when visited by the queen yes-
terday, was suffering from one Of those periodi-
cal attacks Of violent insanity, TO which she has
been subject ever since the tragic death of her
husband, Emperor Macmillan Of Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

Mra Margaret Keithley died suddenly this
morning ct her home, No 60 II street south
east, and the coroner was notified
:. William 6hinberger has been appointed IAN
itor OF the Gxth precinct station vice NcRlfrssh,
resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

The Receiver Not to BE Interferred WITH
In the case Of Cadmus against Bolgiano, for
the dissolution of partnership, Judge Hagner's
decision continues the receiver in the premises
14l9 Il street and enioins the complainant
directed to file report showing the assets, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

Elizabeth A. Haines has purchased for e1S,-
OO0 of George J. johnson parts lots and 9,
square s25 fronting SA1< feet on 9Th street at
d street southeast
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Californians Want the Hall FitEslmmo.s
Fight.

sAs FRAScrsoo, August AT meeting of the
directors Of the California Athletic Club lAst
night it was decided to match Bob Fitzsimmons
and Jim Hall for purse of s6,00o. Negotis-
tons are now pending between the club and
the fighters, and the probabilities srs that IL
match will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

THURSDAYS A DAY OF REST AND RroRxArrox
for mothers at Island Park, in the ripping Po-
tomac, ct Harper's Ferry. Special trains from
B. and O. station at $50 and l0.40 Am. Round
trip. e1.-Ad~-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

AL ABOARD FOR ATLANTIC CRY SATURDAY.
Special train from b. q o. station at 4 D. m.
Return from Atlantic City m. Sunday or on
any Royal Blue Line train Monday. SS.
round trip.-Adu. W ss' -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

Henry IL great headworker, said the fond
mother. "He won several prizes 1t college for
sculling."
A PASTORAL POEM.
The roses
Blowses
Under our noses
And the cowses
Browses
In front Of the houses
"Is the Mckinley Bill tsx2" asked Mrs.
Snyfkins.
Eyes," replied her husband. 'fts tax on
campaign oratoricai powers.
Cupid is e1-oficio member Of every arch
cry club.
"Last but not leased" said the landlord - he
looked at the vacant house.
Quericus: 'What is Mrs. Mopeybagges' posi-
ton in society?'
Cyuicus: "Why, its capital"
where are You going, Grover C.T'
I'm going lawyering sir" said he
"How about politics, Grover CO."
'Tm going to handle with care" said he.
IT'S yer sup stitious?" inquired a colored man
as he glared at a companion who had under
taken to umpire the game of crap.
II dnnnoz am. What made yer ask?''
"'Case, Of yoh am one Of desc folks dat gifts
worried when yoh is presented wuf sumpin'
sha'hp, yer gwine ter be bothered. Use gwins
ter glib yer dis razah right in de jor.''
The coal magnate's standing in the COM
munity is weigh up.
THE RETURN.
Back from the haunts Of vocational pleasures,
Back to the strife and the dust and the din,
Hastens the summer girl-best of earth's treas
Ready her conquests anew to begin
Jenkins" "Jones," Robinson" both the
Smith" brothers,
There you will find them, conveniently
PACED.
"William," Fred" Harold" 'Tom," "Dick''
and the others
All in her diary, labelled Engaged"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04
II Was q Free-for-Au Fight

NEw ORLEANS, August A dispatch iron
Lake Charles, La, says the shooting ct Lock
moore ON Sunday was even worse than at first re-
ported. II seems that crowd Of toughs call
ing themselves the "Todas gang" employed BY
the company, have been at enmity with the
native employees nicknamed the BEL
Punchers, for some months On Sunday fore
noon the former armed themselves and de-
liberately shot down all tine Bell Punchers they
could find. A wounded man who left the scene
early yesterday states that fourteen were killed
and two more we're missing. He says it Was q
free-for-an fight between the red bones and
whiseA Of6cers and physicians have gone "
the scene. 1t is reported that one physiciAa
was waylaid and killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

Liberals Win Mt Salt Lake O1ty.
SALT LAKE CRY, August 4.-The liberals Carly
this city by 800 majority, full Legislature a.
county ticket.
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President Parsons of the I1euisvfiies Rssigns.
LoUnvILLE, Ky, August Al Z. Parsons,
president Of the Louisville Base Bali Club. has
resigned, and his resignation has bssn 30
ceptsd- Bis successor has not yet been chosen.
prominent officer in the ASSOCIATION and Who
h the .inside" said yesterday that Louisville
within ten dAya
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-04

GOOD fishing and grabbing at Colonial and
Clifton Beach. Steamer Geo. Leary 9am.-Adc,