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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-08-03
The Staunton Base Bal, i;Iub.

Of this club which now holds the 5th
place in the State League of six clubs, the
Richmond State has the following notice:
sat meeting of the managers of the
league held here Saturday the franchise of
the Staunton club was transferred to New
port News. The last games will be played
in Staunton on Aug. End. 3rd, and 4th. The
games scheduled for the 9th, 10th, and 18th
in that city with the Richmond team will
be played here: aud the club will open up at
Newport News on The 18th with Norfolk.
Manager McGuffin, of the Staunton
team, has secured Tannehill. a crack
pitcher, who has been with the Cincinnati
National league club as substitute, for some
time. He is expected to be at Lynchbu1g
to-day.
Sullivan, of the Stauntonians, is going to
be doctor. He spends all of his spare
time reading medical books.
Clark, Staunton's short stop, is fine
Greek and Latin scholar.
Fultz, of the same team, is son of the
mayor of Staunton.''
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The Hot Weather,

There has been little abatement in the
heat in the last seven days until Sunday
afternoon, when, with a thermometer at
92o, twenty minutes shower Of rain
brought it down to 76o. Monday the clouds
came back while, but little rain fell.
All over the country Saturday and Sun
day, the mercury ranged from SOC to 94c.
A great many Staunton people who 60
out to the springs along the G. & o. only a
few miles out of town, at night and return
in the mornings, have brought with them
extraordinary tales of having had to sleep
under blankets and all that sort Of thing.
These fairy stories have been beWildering
to the sleepless denizens of Staunton. They
called to mind reply that the Forest and
Stream got lately to a call for some design
for badge, which could be worn as a sort
of Association badge by hunters and fisher
men. A correspondent sent as his idea
of the best design, Tyre leaning against a
pillar of salt, with the legend, 'Lo also
am one of Them" # the sleeping-under
blanket watering plaee-men would wear
this badge we would know better how to
take them.
In justice to the weather, and this paper
tries to deal fairly by everybody, it is
proper to say that for the last two Oh three
days it has been behaving a good deal bet
ter, and Stauntonians can sleep fairly well.
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The Live Stock Fair.

The managers Of the Livestock Associa
ton ale busily engaged preparing fol- theil
first annual exhibition which begins on the
Fair Grounds August Goth. and have ell.
gagged MI. John M. Carroll, who had good
deal of experience with the Baldwin dis.
trict Fair, to assist them. MI. Edward
Burke will he the Chief Marshal. The ex-
hibition of stock gives every Indication
that it will be a great success. The Asso-
citation will, as other fairs, furnish good
deal to amuse and interest the public. We
have already given their trial of speed pro
program and there will be bycicle races and
athletic sports in addition. If the new
fair has the same success in bringing rain
that the Baldwin District Fair, (Which
holds it's exhibition October 1stl has had, it
will be hailed by the people as a public
blessing just now.
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Resignation of Mr.. B. 3. Eskridqe.

MI. B. B. Eskridge, Agent OF the Adams
Express Co., here, who on the 18th of Sep
TENDER next, would have been in the Com.
panys service for twenty-five years, has
sent in his resignation to Superin-
tendent Trego, to take effect on August
18th. MI. Eskridge has formed most desr
able business connection with his brother
in-law, MI. John s. Marmaduke, in ST.
Louis. and after taking amonth's rest. will
assume it's duties there.
Not only are there few of our citizens as
well known to the Staunton public as Mr.
Eskridge, but none are more highly esteem.
ed. lie is gentleman of the highest char.
acter, of fine business habits, and his de-
parture will be regarded as a loss to oul
people. both in business and socially. In
the fierce competition which has existed
in the express business at this point, his
personal popularity and his prompt bust
ness methods, have been Of the greatest
value to his company. Tie absence Of his
familiar face, and genial and obliging dis,
position from the Express office will be
generally regretted. He will also be miss
ed in the Masonic fraternity, among whom
he is both prominent and popular.
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Death of a Masonic Doq.

Last Friday, ''Dainger,' a Scotch terrier
belonging to Mr.. J. Howard WayJ, as well
known to every passer on Main street as any
man that does business on it, died OF old age
at II years. He came from aristocratic
stock and was one OF litter of pure blood
given by Jas. r. Keene, the millionaire, to
Foxhall Daingerfeld, his brother-in-law;
by him given to Judge Charles Grattan, and
by him to Mr.. Wayt. He was little fel-
low but knew no fear, and for years has kept
the street in front of Wayt & Bro. s store
in turmoil, by attacking dogs to whom
he took no fancy, without regard to size
he would attack a dog weighing 100 pounds
as quick as he would fee,
Being the dog of Masonic Grand Mas
ter, he always accompanied his master to
Staunton Lodge No. 10. and had probably
witnessed more degrees conferred, more
members ''raised," and more side degrees
than any dog now living in the State, ex-
cept, perhaps, the dog Of Worshipful Mas
ter Lickiter, with whom he was engaged
in perpetual warfare, He appreciated the
humorous side of the traditional goat s per-
Torrance in the side degrees, and would
testify his applause by lond barking. 1t is
to his credit that though he took no obi
cations, he was never known to mention
what he saw.
1t had been noticeable for some weeks
that his health was declining, and a couple
of weeks ago when he permitted a strange
dog to come into the store, look around and
quietly trot out without being ATTACKED, it
was known that death was near. And it
was. He was buried, 30 to speak, on the
field of honor-being laid to rest in the
hack ward of the store from which he had
chased strange dogs day and night fer
I,ann 11aa nc
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Teaching Cooking In the Staunton PUBLIC
Schools,

When the next session Of the StaInt9n
Public SCHOOLS opens, the girls, who are
already being taught sewing, will be taught
cooking. The brick office formerly oceu=
pied by DE-. Shelton adjoining the Main
street school will be used as a kitchen, and
Miss Alice Bragg, of Cleveland, Ohio. e
graduate Of the Boston Cooking School will
be the teacher. This is great and need
ed advance in practical educatian. Here
after when man marries a graduate OF the
Staunton Public Schools he will not marry
a cook, but be will have for 2 wife q young
woman that knows bow to cook, and who
will be able to teach her cook how to cook.
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The Augusta County Sunday School

This Sabbath School organization will
meet at Burketown in this county on We'd
nesday night, August sth, at O'Clock, at
which hour Rev. Robert A. Lapsley of
Bethel, will deliver the annual sermon.
On Thursday morning after prayer and
song service, Rev. J. N. Handkerchief of
Augusta church, will deliver an address of
welcome, which will be responded to by
Rev. G. r. Cruikshank. The discussions
on topics that day will be conducted
by Revs. w. B. Oney. A. w. Korn, T. r.
Corr, and VIM. Cumming, and Messrs. g.
W. Fitch. J. W. Hopewell, D. J. Cum
ming of Baltimore, and Professors w. w.
Robertson and J. A. Hiner. At night the
sermon will be delivered by Rev. j. II.
Smith.
On Friday, the opening service will be led
by DR.. r. S. Griffith. The discussions of
topics will be conducted by Revs. J. D.
Donovan, r. M. Wheeler, J. T. Balliett,
and j. III. Boyd, DID. and Messrs. II. II.
Bolen, A. Lee Knowles, and G. G. Berry.
Two Rotations will be given by Miss Ka-
tie Knowles Of Staunton. The final servi-
! ces in the afternoon will includea children S
mass meeting. The afternoon services
will be opened by MI. w. 3. Shelton
and closed by Dr.. r. S. Griffith.
Secretary A. Lee Knowles in Sta union,
will give all information to those who ex-
pect to attend, as to the arrangements.
Any ticket agent between Spottswood
and Fort Defiance will, on request, sell
"card orders" to Cave Station, at reduced
rates to those attending the S. S. Union, OIL
you can send directed and stamped envel-
ope to A. Lee Knowles and get it that way
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-08-03
The Railroad and Telegraph Taxation.

The Board of Supervisors of Augusta
county, Monday, laid the following levy fol
county, district, school, and district
road tax, on the basis fixed by the State
Board Of Public Works:
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad ,-aggre
gate value for taxation, $5S7 ,456; amount
Of taxes, S., 262.57.
Norfolk and Western Railroad,
gate value for taxation, $543, 40; amount
of taxes, $2,923. So.
Western Union Telegraph Company
aggregate value fol- taxation, $5,l51.31
amount of taxes. 1924
County clerk, W. A. Burnett, was ap
pointed committee to prepare a statement
of how the financial account stands be
tween the county of Augusta and city Of
StauntOn.
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DIED.

CARSON.-At Richmond, July Nth, at the home
of her brother, ] w. Carson, OF typhoid
fever, in bel 57th year, NJ ISIS Matte A. Carson
native of Augusta county, and daughter o.
the late Abel Carson of Moscow. Inteimen1
at Messy Creek cemetery.
GREAVER-On July sSth, near Trinity Mission
Chapel, David Il. Greaver aged % years. Flu.
neral on July 3oth at the ehap pei conducted by
Rev. j. Il. James. He was one of the New York
children taken by MI. Greaver many years
ago.
ROHR.-On July 18th, near Trinity Mission
Chapel Edm1nla' daughter OF I'll Henry adih hohr
chapel conducted by Rev. j. L. James.
REV ES-Near Messy Creek. July 3d. in he1
63d year, Mrs. Ann Reeves, daughter of Geo
W. Reeves. Interment at Messy Creek GENE
terry
HOLBERT.-Near Arbor Hill, July I'd, at an ad.
vanced age, Miss Julia GILBERT, and at Mini
Spring, July Goth, her brother, Alexander
Holbert, aged 80 years.
O'DONNELL.-In stanton, July s0th, Jennie
little daughter of Charles O'Donnell.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-08-03
Webster the Only Standard,

Superintendent John =. Massey has is
sued circular letter to the city and Goull-
~ school superintendents Of the State, call
ing their attention to the fact that Wor-
cester's dictionary has been ruled off the
State list, and Webster's will be the only
standard for Virginia sehao|s hereafter.
ph1iaren now having the Worcester die:
tlonaries vii! be allowed to continue their
use until the copies they have are exchang.
ed OF worn ont. AL nsw purchases must
be of Webster.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-08-03
County Court.

In this court Friday, in the case of F. e.
Shultz and others VS. S. H. Burnett, I'M
lawful entry and detainer for the recovery
and possession OF a tract of land containing
ninety-nine acres, near Greenville, verdict
was rendered for the plaintiffs.
The case of John D. Wagner VS.. J. P.
Hamrick, on warrant removed from a
justice OF the peace, was tried before jury,
and verdict was rendered in favor of the
defendant.
Probate.-Will of Alexander Holbert
admitted with J. FL. Swortzel ex'r; will of
Elizabeth D. Hit partially proven and
continued; John E. Gale appointed guar.
dian Of Mary, Annie, Callie and Ada
Miller
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M A II kETS.

The wheat market is very weak at thi:
writing, and the price being paid very low
while the outlook for better prices is not very
bright. The only sales reported last week
were the crops of s. II. Bell CT swoope, and
Walter searson of Raphine, both crops were
bought by. Todd Bros.
GRAIN MARKETS.
RICHMOND. Aug. l-Wheat- longberry, 5ea54
mixed, 5la5ii shortherry, 5oa5i; No. red,-54
Corn, 501@a55,
CHICAGO. Aug. l.-Wheat-August delivery
sega 1913; Sept. 1914; Dec. 56s4.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 1.-Flour dull and unchang-
ed. Wheat weak; No. red spot 539}aa5aAl Aus
5aaas1s Sept. aa1aa5S2s; steamer 30, 2fed 59a5O}s
milling wheat by sample 5ia5i%. Corn dull
Southern white 81: do yellow So.
STAUNTON PRICE CURRANT.
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Good TempIars Lawn Party.

The ladies of Mountain City Lodge Of
Good Templars will give lawn party OF
next Thursday evening, August 9th, on the
lawn of the Cooke property on North Au
gusta street. The Stonewall band will be
present and render some of their sweet
music, and delightful evening is promis
ed all who attend. The proceeds will be
used in helping to entertain the delegates
to the Grand Lodge of that order which
meets here on Tuesday evening, September
1ct
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Euchre PARTY.

Another progressive euchre party was
given at Variety Springs on Tuesday night.
The first ladies' prize, a silver souvenir
spoon. was won by Mrs. T. r, N. specE
second ladies' prize to Miss Lucy Wise
man, silver key-ring; first gentleman &
prize. fountain pen, to MI. Z. 4. Dawson:
second gentleman prize, to MI. Selin
Myers, of Tallahassee, Florida, silver clothes
MARKER ladies' BOBBY, to Mrs. Louis Bos:
Sioux, Of Richmond, handsome card case
and cards; gents booby, fancy soap case, te
! MI. James Ker. ST..
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An AUGUSTA Cavalry Company.

At Waynesboro last week, temporary
organization Of a cavalry company was
made with e. G, Fishburne, Captain, and
Charles NJ. Patrick, Orderly Sergeant.
The following names Of members were en-
rolled: u 9. Fishburne; nr. s. 4. Aug
tin, W. S. Brown, G. sommeryille, EN-
NETT Guthrie, ID, A. Bell, Kemper Koiner,
YIN. A. Pratt, Harry Antrim, Jas. Fitch,
Jas. Grooms, " p. Becker; D. Brown, E.
S. Wagner, Floyd Hunt, Eugene Carr, At
well Ellis, Adolph Brown, Frank Hanil-
ton, g. NJ. Patrick, W. Lee Hanger, Gus
Gulton, W. F. Wissler, CAas. Kite, VIM.
Kite, and j. H. Criel4enberger.
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Another Farmers, Club

A Farmers Club after the Fishersville
Club plan, has been form in Stuart IS Draft
with the following officers-J. w. Church
man. president; VIM. G. Abney, vice pres
ident; j. L. Wallace, secretary; Samuel
Harper. treasurer. and Samuel M. Donald,
corresponding secretary. The following
purchasing committee was appointed-Z.
S. Cecil, J. H. Mcclure, and j. B. Patter-
son,
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Telephone Notes.

A company with Dr.. b. F. Hildebrand,
President, has been formed with view to
building 14-mile telephone line from
Staunton to Hermitage.
The stretching Of the wire Of the Monte
rey and Staunton Telephone line was to
begin at Monterey on Mon day last and be
completed in thirty day.
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About Watches.

-pGy enough!
Some people are too anxious to save when
buying watch, thinking that a cheap one
will do as we'll as a good watch, and that all
the difference in watches is in the price. May
be it requires moral effort OH your part to
pay us $40 for plain looking but honest
time-keeper, when somebody else generously
offers you a gold watch for 81, 80 and-just for
goodness sake-throws in a gold chain and
charm. Of course it is all a ''tame schwin-
de- as the fellow said when he went up in a
balloon and couldn't find the silver lining of
the cloud. 1t happens every now and then
that person sends off for such watch and
gets it. and then loses faith in watches and
humanity for ever and ever and ever. We
think it would pay you to call on us and see
if we have what you want, and il we can't
suit you, at all, out of a large stock of fine
watches, why-it is time enough then to send
out of town for a $3.50 gold watch.
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Barn Burned.

The barn of MI David A. Yount, near
Crimora, one Of the largest and latest built
in the county, was burned on Friday morn
ing last, with it's contents. The loss is es-
timated at $4,000, on which there is $3.50
insured in the East Augusta.
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Senator Daniel to Sneak in Stanton.

Senator Daniel to Speak in Stanton.
The Washington correspondent OF the
Richmond Times, writing on Tuesday.
SAYS that Senator John W. Daniel, who is
now with his family at the Sweet Chalybe-
ate Springs; will open the fall campaign at
Staunton, August a7th. court day.
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H. L. Lang,
Jeweler, Staunton, Va.

SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.-By
y virtue of the authority given me by the
will OF James Henderson, offer for sa lie private
" the farm Arbor Hill owned ,ssssszsSfs
and occupied by James Henderson saF&
turing his lifetme said farm is the aFsSSbBEgSk
Middlebrook Turnpike about six miles RRYSSSE
from stanton, contains about $50
acres, is well improved, under good ~ael6s>A
encing, and in a high. state cultivation. THIS
farm is one of the most productive in the section
which it lies, and mills, schools and churches
ire 10 close proximity. II is Sc ldom that so de-
sirable farm is put upon the market. 1t may
be sold in parcels if it is to the interest of the
estate to do so, and possession will be given in
ample time for fall seeding Any person wish
ing to look at the farm apply to me OF to
those living on the premises.
Terms will be made liberal to suit purchaser.
JAS N. MCFARLAND
iun15 If EXOr of Jas. Henderson, decd.
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EDUCATIONAL.
RANDOLPH. MACON ACADEMY
FRONT ROYAL. VA.

BEAUTIFULLY situated among the mountains; pure
air and water. Prepares Boys and Young Men
for College or Business life. A selected corps OF
teachers. Thorough mental training. Physical
healthfuness. Moral and religious influence
Full equipment. Moderate charges. Session be-
gins Sept 18th, 1884, and continues for nine len
dar months. Send for full particulars to
REV. b. W. BOND, Prin.,
jul27 At Front Royal, Va.
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LE. NJ. Cushing 4 Son, Auctloneers. |

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-Under DEGREES
~ rendered by the circuit court of Augusta
RcRard vs. L. E. Potteger ac on the 5h b. Of
December, $685. and the 23rd of May, 1894, the UNI
designed, Commissioners appointed for the par-
court house in Staunton, Virginia, on
Saturday, the 18th day of august, 1894,
the following real estate in the bill and proceeds
lgs mentioned, viz:
All that valuable tract of real estate, .yasasas
containing 1864 acres, of which acres .sS4eH2ss<
is cumberland, situate at Mt. Sidney i'll a55aS3tsaE
Shunlaker, johnson and Wenger,
known as "the Potteiger farm and -<z1eakz=az.
,eing the same land purchased by said Potteiger
from b. F. Richard. This property is good farm
ng land, and is improved by a comfortable brick
dwelling, containing ten rooms and large cellar
and outbuildings, a large bank barn, and other
buildings usually found upon good farm. The
tract is well watered by several never failing
the house and to the barn. The farm is divided
~ the Valley turnpike, bordered on the east by
he Valley Railroad, and is about one half mile
from the Depot. AItogether this farm is one of
he most complete and desirable country homes
TERMS:-Enough cash ON day of sale to nav
costs of suit and sale, and the residue in three
equal annual installments, for which the pur-
'haser will be required to execute bonds with
approved security, bearing interest from day of
~ GHARLEs Curry,
JAMES BUMC GARDNER, JR.,
Commissioners.
I, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Circuit Court
George
'ina has executed the bond required BY decree
Of sale In the causes Of Richard VS., Potteger and
Dud!ey's admir- VS. Potteiger. Given under my
hand this 18th day of July, 1894.
JOS. b. WOODWARD,
july20 ids. Clerk
" IRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county-in yaca-
tion-July 9th, 1894.
BERTHE q. Swisher who sues by Georse
W. Fauber. her next friend, Plaintiff
VS..
Robert l.. Swsher, Defendant
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain for BERTHE G.
SW1sher divorce q UinculO matrinaOnai from her.
husband, Robert l.. Swisher. And it appearing
by affidavit filed that said Robert l.. Swisher is
not resident of this State it is ordered that he
tppear here within fifteen days after due publi-
cation hereof and do what is necessary to protect
his interests in this suit
copy, teste,
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk
Jos. A. GLASGOW. Pc .-lulY27 At.
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BALTIMORE, July 30.-Thore is light offering
ofhogs in the merket, though the receipts since
last Monday are nearly double the number then
reported. The demand is moderate at an i'm
provement of ID or II cents per 10 lbs gross. Fair
to best hogs $5.90a$6 Is per 10 lbs gross; roughs
S4.5t to S. per 100 lbs gross; Lightweight hogs-aver-
age weights I4a to 100 lbs-are scarce. Receipts
10,43I head.
BALTIMORE, July 3G.-The demand for both
sheep and lambs is only fair at 2a3 cents per III
gross for sheep, and Sal cents per Id gross fol
lambs.
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Prices Of Beef Cattle this week ranged as follow.

Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as Follows
Best Ut o. zaa 4oV
Generally rated first qua lity...-.. 90 1917
Medium or good fair quail ty ....... S.I21aa $50
Ordinary thin steers. Oxen and
Cows. 1-oo D. 'VV
OF the cattle received Sl5 came from Virginia.
Beef Cattle-The market has been fairly active
throughout There were few good tops among
the offerings, the etter grades generally being
less numerous than usual. Values throughout
the list were stronger than they were last week,
and the offerings brought fully as good figures as
they did then.
Mich Cows.-Trade is slow and few good COWS
were offered. Quotations al go to Ss5 per head.
Veal Calves.-There is only a fair trade repor-
ted for calves. Common stock is hard to sell.
Quotations 3a4c per lb. Grass calves s. to S. per
head and not wanted.
RICHMOND, July 2S-The following pr ices ruled
in the cattle market this week per hundred lbs
all gross except where marked net:
Best .........................S325 as375
Medium to good.............-...........2 75 500
Common to fair. 2.0O 2.o0
Bulls. 40 SVU
1oJ 20U
Hogs (net). 6.25 6.50
Receipts-Cattle 80, Sheep and Lambs go:
Hogs 175
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-04-25
Vocal Lessons.

AIRS. STANLEY desires To teach singing
M class, and will give instruction on the
most favorable terms. or her ability anu her
sweet singing Miss SOsnOwski, Principal OF
the Home School IN Athens. Ga, says:
al am happy to speak most lavorably OF
Mrs. Ellen Stanley. She always gave pleas.
nre In Athens by her beautiful singing, ana
besides the instruction she received at the
Home School, she had the great advantage OF
instruction In vocal culture in the Boston
Conservatory OF Music"
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House and Lot for Sale.

r OFFER FOR SALE MY HOUSE and LOT
| on MoSeley Ferry road in the town Of Alb.
bevilIe. Terms easy. Apply 10 WIS Goth.
ran, J. A lien Smith, or TO me NJ Greervlllc. S.
c. 4. J.. COTHRAN.
March Is, 1899, If