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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
nnrsrnmentnl Crop staslstIcs.

WASHINGTON, d. c., October To-
The October returns TO the Statistjcian
OF the department OF agriculture makes
the general condition OF corn 75,l
against 76.7 for last month aud 1913 for
October, 1898, this falling of in condi-
tion is the result of the continued
drouth which has prevailed since June
and was not brO6en in the corn belt I'M
tl the latter end Of September. The
average condition In the principal corn
producing States are as follows:
Ohio, 20; Indiana, G1; Illinois, 66:
Iowa, 93; Missouri, CO; Kansas, 64;
NebraskG, C5.
The returns OF yield per acre OF
wheat Indicate a production OF about
11.3 bushels. being II bushels less than
last October estimates. The rate OF
WELD I'm New York is l4.5 bushels; Penn
s~ylvania, Il; Ohio, -; Michigan, IS;
Indiana, 14.2; Illinois, ia; Wisconsin,
1873; Minnesota, OIL; Iowa, lis; Mis-
souri,, Q5; Kansas, S.4: Nebraska, 81;
South Dakota, SO; North Dakota, 9.5;
California, 1t.2.
The highest rate of yield is in New
England, Eastern, extreme Western
and mountain States aad lowest ~ he.
central, West and Southern States.
The small yield is the result of the
droutE during the fall which caused
such poor ~gcrminatiOn and growth,
therefore winter following causing con-
siderable winter killing.
The average yield Of oats as consoli-
dated is PAS bushels against 24,3 last
year. The report Of condition was 74.9
against TS.Q, the same month last year.
The average Of the estimated State
yields of rye is 1913 against l2.7 last
year.
The average yield Of barley is 21.7,
against 23.7 last year.
The condition Of buckwheat is 1875,
against as last month. The condition
of potatoes is given at 7l.s.
The condition OF tobacco has i'm
proved slightly over last mOnth, being
al, against 72.3 last month.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN
The Grand Lodge Of Pennsylvania and
West Virginia in Session At Erie.

West virginia II Session NJ H1N'
ERIE, PA, October 1O.-The Grand
Lodge Ancient Order of United Work
men for Pennsylvania and West Vlr-
ginIa Jurisdiction convened in Erie to-
day. Almost 800 delegates have report
ed, and nearly every county In this
States is represented. At the election
this afternoon the following officers
were chosen:
Grand Master Workman-A. a. An
derson, Pittsburg.
Foreman-John W. Hittell, Nprris-
town.
Overseer-SlIas II. Hathaway, Wheel
ing, w. Va.
Recorder. NJ. McNair, P%ittsburg.
Receiver-o. K. Gardner, Pittsourg,
Cuide-C. L. Harmon, Allegheny.
Inside Watch-G. 2. Karnes, Brad
Outside Watch-H. E. Coviner, Cam
bridge.
Medical Examlner-P. Y. Elsenberg,
Norristown.
Supreme representative = Jos. l..
Smith, Philadelphia; S. A. Kline
Greensburg; VIM. r. Ford, Pittsburg'
Trustees-E. S. Morrow, Pittshurg;
]. A. Lindsey, Bradford, and d.. L.
Carringer, Cambridge.
The Great Recorders reports show q
membership, June 30th, OF 17,O9s; a
gain over all losses OF 254 In the last six
months, and . gain since the last grand
lodge session two years 9 OF l,lS9.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
II SOCIAL
Events OF Various Sorts Reported from
About the Cit.


At the home Of the BRIDES parents,
Miss Matte B. Woods was Yesterday
afternoon united in marriage to Mr..
J. W. p Crawford. The event, though
quiet, was interesting because OF the
prominence and popularity OF the con-
tracing parties. The bride Is the
daughter OF Mr.. Robert Woods, OF No.
81 Thirteenth street, and is remem-
bored by her friends for her charming
personality and many womanly graces
of character. The groom is employed
ia the Office Of the wholesale firm
Of Neil &c Ellingham. and Is
considered efficient and popular by all
his acquaintances. Only the mem
bers Of the families OF the principals
were present during the ceremony,
which was performed at two o'clock By
Rev. d. A. Cunningham, ID. d., OF the
First Presbyterian church. Shortly
after the ceremony the welded couple
we're driven to the Wheeling and Lake
Erie depot. over which road they left
at 3:15 o'clock for a two weeks trip to
Chicago.
4 pretty wedding ceremony was per-
formed yesterday morning at the Disci-
pies church. In an impressive cere-
mony Rev. w. II. Hayden, pastor,
united in marriage w. P. Brown, a
young business man Of Moundsville,
and Miss Decie Hamilton, Of Windsor
Station, q former principal OF
the Eighth ward schools. The
ceremony was witnessed by a
large number OF persons. Remick
Truxel, George Hopkins, Frank Bas-
sett, and Chas. Hamilton, acted as at
tendants. The bride was tastefully
dressed in a blue travelling dress, with
hat to match. Immediately after the
ceremony the bridal pair went TO Wind
sOr Station for a few days, before going
to Moundsvllle, where they will make
their home.
Young men, tastefully attired and
beautiful young ladies thronged the
Alert Clubs hall, on the South Side,
last evening in attendance at the open
ing ball given by tho club. Early In the
evening the guests began to arrive, till
there we're at least se~ventY-ive couples
present. Kilmeyer furnished excellent
music for the dance. The ball was
among the most successful ever given
by the club.
A most pleasing reception was given
last Monday night OF the home OF Wm.
Lutz, of Thirty-Afth and Eoff streets.
Mr.. Lutz is going to Pittsburg soon to
q new field Of labor, and the reception
was q farewell one given to his honor.
The Olivette Banjo, Mandolin and
Guitar Club furnished music, and among
the delights Of the evening were excel
lent refreshments.
Chas. Baker. of Caldwelrs Run, a
popular LaBelle employee, and Miss An
ME Kcin, a well-known young lady Of
South Eolf street, will be married this
afternoon at the brides home.
Prominent South Side young ladies
gave a select dance in Remedies hall
last evening.
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Took 5.s1s Rallota

BALrINORE, MD, October 1O.-After
taking 5,Sl2 ballots, the First Judicial
Democratic Convention to-day ended
the deadlock by nominating as Chief
Judge, Henry Page, Of Somerset, and as
Associate, Henry Lloyd, Of Dorchester.
The convention started 20 work two
months ago. It was made up OF six
teen delegates, representing four coun-
ties. Each county had a candidate.
The counties paired of, made eombi-
nations and every vote stood 5 10 S,
The convention began at Ocean
City. a summer resort, and lasted
until it became to cold for bathing.
The they moved to Salisbury and from
then to this place. The political
leadel headed by Senator German are
cree with being instrumental in
brei g deadlock. The number
OF IN breaks all records.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
SMALL TALE
minor Matters OF Interest Briefly and
Pithily Told.

Minor Matters of Intore't Briefly and
Pithily Told.
The attention of taxpayers Is called
to the county financial statement in an
other issue.
The Knights Of Rest will play the
Red Cross Oil club next Sunday, on the
Riverside grounds. These clubs are
the best in the city, and the game will
be for the city championship.
Mrs. LUELLA FAIR sues for a divorce
from William A. Fair. They were mar
ried MAY IS, 1893, and separated August
s. She alleges that after she married
him she learned that dc had another
wife, whom he married long ago, still
living. The other wife lives in Wheel
ing PtlSbUrg ChrOUtclc-TClcgrGph.
JUSTICE GmLEsPY disposed Of his
cases yesterday in the following man.
ner: Louis and John Ernst, charged
with assault on "Cas" HtIies, postponed
till this afternoon at ? o'clock; the
Forge and MyleS case of assault, will
be heard this evening AZ Z o'clock, and
the Norman BREEDING peace warrants
case was adjourned till this afternoon
at 4 o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS GRAND LODGE.
TweHty-fourth Annual Session Opened at
Martins5urg Yesterday.
ss,.;ny TfIsordm 10 ths Ge0tStSr.

Twenty-fourth Annual Session Opened at
M%artins5urg Yesterday.
SyeeiGl Ttlsordm 10 thS EeOtStSr.
MARrINsBURG, w. VA, October TO-
The twenty.iourth annual session OF
the Grand Lodge of Knights OF Pythias
of West Virginia convened in this city
to-day. A large number OF delegates
are present and all of the officers with
the exception of the Past Grand Chan
cellor. Wheeling Is represented by B.
W. Connolly, w. II. Bone, S. K. Graves
and Andrew Long.
Martinsburg is entertaining her
guests in royal style, and looks as il she
were engaged in holiday demonstration.
The first regular meeting was held this
morning, and nothing other than the
organization Of the body was done. A
competitive drill between the Piedmont
and Martinsburg divisions was held this
afternoon. The former carried of the
honors and the prizes offered by the
Grand Lodge. A hambeau drill was
given tonight. The session promises
to be very busy. Among other things
to be discussed will be the ~advisability
OF adopting a new constitution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
WHEELING NAN IN TROUBLE.
Ono ohm Richardson, But Not the Only
One, In Jail for Horse Stealing.

Ono John Richardson, But Not the Only
One, In jail for Horse Stealing.
BRADDocK, PA, October 10.-John
Richardson, Of Wheeling, w. Va, is
locked up here charged with horse
stealing. He left Wheeling three weeks
age, went to Jeanette, WeStmoreland
county, and yesterday hired a horse
from a liveryman there. He proceeded
toward Irwin and on the road snapped
horses with q farmer, getting a little
money ''to boot" He came on to Irwin
and hired a cart, proceeding on toward
P~ittsburg, but was overtaken by the
Jeanette %livsryman and Officer Ben
nett, of this place, between Rankin and
Hawkins Station, at IL o'clock last
night. Richardson charges all his cuss-
edness to drink. He will be taken back
to Westmoreland county.
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nrNnnINa IN rnn sourn.

The Atlanta Constitution publishes a
communication from a Southern gentle
man discussing Bishop TURNER'S call
for a national cOlored convention to de-
wise a remedy for lynch law.
Our contemporary fully agrees that
the law OF the mob is simply
anarchy and is subversive Of all govern
ment but it recognizes, also, that we
must suppress the crime which calls it
forth. The reform will not be accom-
bisbed By partisan excited conventions
aued together by such inaammatOry
meals as Bishop TURNER'S letter. but
th~etutelligsnt and harmonious work
Of social, moral, educational and
forces.
october Forum contains t"N' no
articles on this subject pm
Arr1cus G. HAXsooD
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Wheolmen UbJeos.

Members OF tho Mountain State BIZ
cvcle CLUB hold n big meeting last
night, and took violent objection of
MEASUREMENT concerning last Sundays
run to West Alexander, published In an
evening newspaper. They said credit
was there given for the success Of the
run to men who were not even invited
TO go, and that the details generally
were all wrong and misleading.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
TOM SAWYER LAST NIGHT.

Another good audience filled the
Grand Opera House last night to see
tde New York Theater Company pro-
duce Mark Twain's famous play, Tom
Sawyer. The play was put on with APP
propriate scenery and costumes. The
various eScapades of the slippery Tom
were truly revealed, and brought forth
meritorlouS applause. This afternoon
and evening The Battle of Life will be
produced, and it is safe to say that
crowded houses will greet each per-
Torrance.
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NOTES OF THE RIVER
News of the Bosts n Boatmsn Along
the Ohio.

GREENSBORO, PA, October 1O.-River
6 feet : inches aud falling; weather
fair and warm. The James G.. Blaine
is due up and down Wednesday.
SrEUBENvILLE, o., October 10
River . feet 3 inches and falling; wealth
err clear and cool.
WARREN, PA, October 10.-River two
tenths of q foot below zero; weather
clear and warm.
OH CITY, PA, October 1O.-River l
inch and stationary; weather clear and
pleasant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
Firing the Foreigners

New CASTLE. PA, October 1O.-The
Plttsburg & Lake Erie Railroad Com
psny ana the Atna and ROsena furnace
companies, of this place, discharged all
their italian laborers and filed the
places with Americans. The Italians
are ~dlSconcerted over this revelation
and about 800 Of the foreigners have
left for theirhomes in sunny Italy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
Eeld to Answer Indictment.

tltItaF IttflF uWtt 70 =" -NNs""FF
PARKERsBURG, w, VA, October TO-
Jack Henderson,, who was arrested as
an accomplice Of Kirk Piersol 10 the
burglary and ROBBERY OF David Ernests'
store on Market street, a few nights
since, was given a preliminary examina-
tion before Justice Beckwith this morn
ing, and wss held in default Of $500 bail
10 answer Indictment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
BALLAD TO Arrive.

Powell, the magician, who was to
have appeared at the Opera House last
night and tonight, failed to arrive, be-
cause OF illness, aud has cancelled all
dates for the next three weeks. He
seeds word, however, that he hopes to
get 20 Wheeling later in the season.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11

Ex-SPEAKER REED says OF the
Worlds Fair: ''Greece had nothing
like it. nor had Rome, and 1 doubt If
its like will ever appear again any
where" II THOMAS believes this he
must think that the world has reached
a %standstlll, or is on the back track.
Maybe the big man Of the Republican
party speaks from a political point Of
view. only.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11

THE country would not kick II Mr..
CLEVELAND were TO give a few more
Republicans a chance to see the Worlds
Fair without being bothered with the
cares OF office.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11

CHICAGO has hypnotized the country.
It is ready to endorse anything she says
about herself.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11

THE R~EGiSTER AT CHARLESTON.
The DAILY and SUNDAY REGISTER can
be procured in Charleston at the Hotel
RufTner News Stand
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11

CmcAeo missed a great opportunity
II she didn't take another census day
before yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11

The real estate mems congress meets
IN Chicago on the tw~enty-third. They
own the earth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11

THE o. P. Church thinks good
clothes are a means Of grace. They
are-if paid for.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11

THE REGISTER AT WASHINGTON.
The DAILY and SUNDAY REGISTER can
be procured in Washington City at the
Newspaper Exchange, opposite Wilard'S
Hotel. and Queens News Stand, NadOn&
Hotel
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
DIED,

MILLER-Tuesday morning, October 10 b
1873. at Z O'Clock. AUGUST L.. Youngest child OF
Mary and The late a. g. Mile, aged s months.
Funeral services at family residence, No
1437 Market street, on wednesday afternoon at
. O'Clock. Intcrmen, private at MI Zion Gem
etery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11
MARRIED.

UNCONSTITUTIONAL Disciples church,
on TUESDAY. October 10. 1909. az z a. m, by Rev
w. II. Ha,dsn. Mr.. w. l.. BRowE. OF Mounds.
vile, W. Va, 10 L. DEcINA HAMILTON, OF Wind
soF Station.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11


G6se newspapers, which are trying
Sobscure the real position Of the Dem
ocratic party on the question Of repeal
Of the Sherman act, delight to point to
those Southern Senators, who are oppos-
ing repeal, as representing tho senti-
ment OF their party. The majority Of
tho DEMOCRATIC party's representatives
como from the North. but even though
that were not true those Southern SEN
ators do not represent the sentiment Of
their party sven In the South.
The press Is closeFto the people, more
Immediately dspshdentupO them and a
better e~xpohent OF public opinion,
and the Southern Democratic
press with few exceptions strong
" favors the policy Of the administra-
tion, the repeal Of the sherman act, and
IN many cases bitterly deuOunces the
actions OF these Senators.
There is no question regarding the
position Of the Democratic party.
Every State Democratic convention
held up to date this year, including
PENNSYLVANIA, New York, Ohio, Massa-
chusetts, Virginia and Nebraska-the
latter two States having representa-
tives in Congress who oppose repeal
has been Incorporating in support Of
the President and the passage Of the
Wilson bill.
The Montgomery Advertiser, the
State Democratic organ Of Alabama,
State represented In the Senate by
PUeu and MORGAN, opponents Of re-
neal. declares that "if a State conven-
tention Of Democrats was held in Ala
hama to-day it would be overwhelming
" IN favor Of Mr.. CLEvELAND's message
70 Congress" The Senators from Ala
hama are not representing the senti-
ment Of their party In their own State,
where the populists alone are against
repeal. nor In the nation where the
Democracy is practically a unit with
the President.
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eNew Jail not included.
LIABILITIES.
&a2,sls "a
REVENUES.

Taxes, etc, In the hands OF Lewis
steenrod, s 0. G, June /, 1892 ......~S 1861 %
Comfy levy SO per 500 valuation. I04, 029 20
ICcsI roed law 7,4l2 40
kaIiNay tsIes Tor 1882 ......... 5.5ls 90
nIytdepds ON p. W. Ky. Stock. 1871 "
Interest on p. w. IS Ky. bonoS..... l,ID "
"S Sor new iaiI 1000 co
Rents i50 o.
Tolls ON NJ. w. Ii. pike .....-..... l.S7S 81
1,oiis ON Vhesiing & tnirmon. pike. 400 70
Tolls on river road -. -. 1000 %
Receipts at 10 Ir House and farm ...... AZ -
SvNoismentaI assrssment.m.......... % 30
Tempornry loau 5000 "
bI ooIntinC sh5rt Cr.ex bndse~.n. 30 50
sale OF old iron and sand from q I... LIS IA
"S Wai.r's execution =. ..4~~....Y. Il SO
oitg it PTt"oA =. eo'' $40 60
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11

AT a meeting OF the Salvation Army,
at Chicago, the other day, the leader
went to q telephone back Of the plat
form, rang the bell, and said: "Hcllo!
Icon. in? Yes? Wei Tell Him
from us that there Is n more soul
>savedP The Chrisatp AdUOeate re-
counts this story a95fs shocked at such
irreyerence. bNAdUocatc should bear
IN mind that Appened in Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-11

TkkMN.
RRnHHAh By nAIL PesrAGE PREFAIn
DAILY, six days in the week...,..........B 90
DAILY, three days In the week.. -. 900
DAILY, two days a the week. .......... go
DAILY. one day IN the week..,...."..... 80
WEEKLY, one year, in advance........... 100
WEEKLY, six months. ..........~.... %
SUNDAY only, one -ear.....".-........ 200
SUNDAY only, six months. ............... lN
DELIVERED BY CARRIERS
DAILY, per week. TO be paid weekly. Is
DAILY and SUNDAY. per week. ...- Is
The BAILY viii be delivered BY oarri1ria
any ether city or town st..-.............- IS
Single Copies OF DAILY or WEEKLY. .
g-Tributss Of Respect and bitusry Notices
ave cents per line.
Stamps Of the denomination OF twoosnts and
less accepted for amounts less than one dollar
HBTCORREsPoNDHNcE CONTAINING IMPORTANT
NEWs SOLICITED FROM EyERT PARr or TIE SUR
oUNDr c0UErRT.
Rejected communication viii not BE- returned
unless accompanied by SUFFICIENT postage
The REGISTER, embracing IT, several sdl-
TONS. n entered at the Postofice In Wheel
nE. W. Va. as sscond-class matter.
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ACCOUNTS

DISTRICT ACCOUNTS.
TaDELPHIA.
- Nv balapce-.. s5 20
S"vsmber 1. By road levy. S2D %
vs S5 ~ railroad yet. 800 20
Ma al 40 eIpeudit-r.s on
r0sds and bu5gss-.----.. 3El
r. L|i.r-. L24s s.
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FOR SALE.

One saloon, with all convoniences, in the
lower part Of city. Good reasons for selling.
Apply at the oGce OF REGISTER for further in
formation. ocllev
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1893-03-01
First Publication Mch. |, 1898.
PUBLICATION NOTICE

In the district court within and for the county
OF Barber, In che state of Kansas.
Laura Vanderyeer executor, plaintiff.
Alvin Clemens. Cathrine Clemens, W. j. Neil,
- Neli his wife, The Western Farm Mort.
gaEe Tom COMPANY; corporation. Edward Rus
sen receiver, The Missouri Valley LandCOm-
pany: +. NJ. Perkins, B. A. Amber. -
Amber his wife, W. ii Brevoort. - Bre-
xoors his wife, Frank Lewis, county clerk of
Barber county, and the Western Farm Mort.
gage Trust company, corporation, defend
ants.
Alvin Clemens, Cathrne Clemens his wife.
- Amber his wife, w. II. Brevoort. - Bre,
yoort hrs wife, will take notice that the said
laura Vanderveer, executor, plaintiff, did, on
the 10Th day of January, lSg3 file her petifion
n said district court. within and for the conn
~ OF Barber, in the state of Kansas against
me SAID defendants above mentioned and each
OF tnen, Alvin Clemens, Cathrine Clemens w
j.. Neil, = Neil, his wife, Il. A. Amber -
Amber his wife, w. II. Breyoort and -Bre-
WORT his wife. defendants, and that the said
defendants AID each of them must answer
SAID petition filed as aforesaid on OR before the
LIN OF April. 1893, or said Petition will be tax
en- as rue and 1uqgtdent rendered IN said
acton against said defendants for the canoe IA
ton OF tax deed in and to the follOWinv do
scribed real estate in barber county. fowl.
ne southeast quarter of section thirty-five 81.
sth ~ tnlrtyone 81, range fifteen H. west
with interest thereon at the rate of & per cent
per annain from the end day of August 1886.
20 tne ISL day or August 1889, and with interest
from the last above named date at the rate of
~ per cent per annum and for the foreclosure
OF acerfaln mortgage upon the following oe.
scribed real estate, to-wit: The southeast G,,ar
Ter OF section thirty-five 81, township thirty
one 81, range fifteen Is, west of the 6th p. NJ.
iylng and situated in the county of Barber. in
~ sta ~ oI Eahsas and adiudging that said
h!dintifI has the first lien OH said premises. TO
kne amount FOR which Judgment will he taken
az aforesaid, and ordering said premises to be
sold without appraisemeRt, and the proceeds
applied to the payment of the amount due
pia!nt1n, and costs of suit. and forever Ia ring
ana toreclosing said defendants, and each of
est, property and equity OF retention. in or m
SAID premises, or any part thereof.
g., LYMAN w. DEGEER
SeaI Attorney for Plaintiff
Attest: AUG. SCHMIDT, Clerk IL