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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26
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val LaceS are now I'M
great demand and our stock
Of these goods we believe to-
be among the finest to be
found in this part of the.
coqntry-Lace is one of our
great specialties and we al.
ways show the newest and
best.
We are making some low
prices on the fashionable
Butter Colored Venice Laces.
1t will pay you to see them.
Adjoining the laces are the
Corsets; a travelling man told
us the other day that our
Corset Department was one
of the best assorted stocks
he knew of anywhere and
we do not use HE corset
either; but we do use the
hest makes to be found
notably a 49 Summer Cor.
set and a 75c and 81 one,
also the well.known makes
of II. & S., r. & G., W. q
B., G. P, P. D., J. b., Ferris
Reform, Ladies' and Misses
and others, short waist, me-
dunn waist, long waist, and
lif we have not the style or
make you want will get il
for you. ...... .... ......
We sell the Kayser finger
tipped Gloves, 75c and 81
per pair.
There is hardly an impor
tant thing in small wares
but what can be found at the
Notion Counter, but no in
ferior qualities in anything.
One of the scarcest things
in the market to-day is
good Silk Betting. We hav'
it. Black, Blue, White
Greenland beautiful Whit
Metal Buckles. 25c and 3S
, each.
, There are lots of othe
pretty little things in tina
show case.
Shirt Waists are no,
among the reduced things.
Don't miss a dress 0
. waist of those Japanes
Wash Silks at 29c.
Best 25c Ginghams ar
now l2lc; and the 15c quail
: ity loo.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26

Sali n huckstar to one OF his Gus,
toners who was standing at his stall
In King street. 10 you want 10 know
OF something new Yes, said the cu-
toner II it Is of any consequence
Well. the street and Sewer CUIumis
-sonCrs had King street rleansd to-day
ihRt - news said the customer, rs Il,
moved on down KING street to bay &
bunch OF fresh fish.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26
state of Delaware. county OF New Castle.

IS:
i. Caleb NJ. Steward Cashier of Tho
National Bank Of Wilmington aud Bran
above statement Is true TO tic best of my
knowledge and belief.
CALEB NJ. STEWARD, Cashier.
Subscribed aud affirmed to before me
this I'D day of July. 1894.
LEWIS SASSE, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest
WILL AN I. PORTER,
c. WESLEY WELDIN, Directors
JAMES MORROW
ipE.lt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
Closing Quotations of the Now York and
| PhiInhelphia Exchnnrca

| NEW YORK., July 25-Thc result OF today's
trading on the Stock Exchange has been the
establishment ufH lower range OF values in
the greater portion of the shares traded In
the only prominent exceptions being sugar
and Iowa Central preferred, both of which
are per cent higher than at the close yester-
day Closing bids:
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mt He still thought u possible that tho

ent. He still thougno 10 possible tnht tho
letter might DO genuine
II, ON the other hand, he had been trick
cd, 1t was safer to pose before Miss Vansit-
tart as villain than victim. Therefore
he strovo to make his peace by humble
avowal Of folly and abject promises Of
amendment. She had taught him q les
son, he said.
Three weeks later Edytha vansittart
came into tho morning room of the house
In Nj square with tho news Of her en-
gagement. Sho was very content and
prosperous and happy, very reasonably
fond of her Dick. ,.--,-, ~ --e.4-1s' -
! Dick Willoughby was rich, and Edytha
was already planning her trousseau, She
was to have few gowns from Worth.
Edytha was married at the end Of the
season, and Kittie was one Of the brides
maids.
1t was at villa at Arcachon that she
met Dick Willoughby again. She had been
ordered abroad for the winter, and Dick
and his wife, lingering south on thcir bri-
dial journey, came there to sec her.
Kittio lay by the open window, her face
smaller, more childlike than Of old, her
eyes larger. Dick Willoughby sat by her
side. Edytha had gone into tho town.
They were leaving Arcaohon on the NOR
! row, and she had some purchases to make.
"You will come baok quite strong for
next season, Kittie."
}, Tho girl was silent Then, turning her
eyes upon him, patient and full of tears,
"You have been very good to me, Dick,
and want to tell you that don't think
, / shall come back again"
II have done nothing for you, child. "
There was huskiness in tho mans throat.
He went away from her side for mo-
, ment moving restlcssly about the room.
On the davenport lay letter directed in
, kittie's handwriting to her father She
D wrote few letters now. Her correspond.
, ence with Edytha had been carried on late.
4 ly through the friend who nctcd as hoI
: chaperon andnurse.
Dick stared at the envelope, then went
5 back to the sofa, excited, eager expoctant.
Q "Kittie, no said, looking at her stead
lily, tell me, were you at u ball at S.
| last spring. had fnnclcd all along that
t had known you somewhere before"
/ There was no answer A little, thin hand
! crcpt up to shield her eyes, her face,
The man ,knelt down by her side and
o drew the hand away.
D Darling, tell me, was 1t you who SHOULD
c have worn the pink roscf'
1t was u mere brcathlcss whisper. Still
, there was no answer. The red blood wav
c ed right up to the soft ruihed hair, but sh,
would not lift her eyes.
"oh, my love, my little love, why hav'
4 l known too late2' His voice broke al
O most to q sob. -..-.
nj
n Kittic never spent another season IL
town. When the spring came, there wa
e n newly made grave in the English quar-
e ter of tho cemetery at Arcachon marked
e by white cross and planted with Ii
i Franco roses. The doctors said that sh
had inherited consumptivc tendencies
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26

In THE Presidents letter to Chair
man wileon thore is a good doal Of
personality md very little OF the
country Itself. "aIer and My Party"
seem to be tho main factors. 'Damo
cracyn and democratic" are words
that occur twenty.nine times but he
Dad time to thlnk of hs country" bu
thrice, ....
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q a re AIMS

For tho next ten days DAvIDow & CO. he reliable pawn
brokers md jewelers. Will offer their large stock Of
Slocss Jewery, Clothing Musical Instruments Gun 5
sporting Goods Bicycles aud at prices
been heard OF in the city Remember. the estab.
shed good reputation by honest square eangs They
guarantee every article represented II otherw9s
fund the money They always have ready loan
you hre IN need OF 1t in you choose
5c TO $500 on eollaral security and at the lowest
interest Give them call and secure good bargain
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26

Thomas. ten years old son OF Jas.
jackson. fell over fence and broke
bis left arm. lhe fracture wac re-.
duced by DR.. Blocksom.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26

MUNsON's Remedy No. az a Blood
Purifier has no eqauL IL cieanscs the
Blood OF all impurities. and cures Fry
Ithoni, Dry and Scaly Eruptiona. 1cth-
Iyoses. Vascular Eruptlons Pustulur
Eruptions. Itching Rnshes. Mentagra.
Eczema. bait Rheum, Herpes. Two sizes,
20 and 30 cents. A complete list OF Mum
sons Remedies together with their inedl-
cal publication. "rhe Family Doctor"
will be given you free by applying TO any
of our ageuts. Caution. buy by numbers
as well rs name.
| CAUTloN: Beware of limitations. No
tice the name of Munson Ia spelled with
the letter 8 Zee that our trademark Is
on every label None genuine with
out 1t. For safe III Wilmington by George
/ W. Quinn. 18th and Claymont S;s.; j. j..
Gallagher & Bro. 1904 aud 1904 Mark ct
St: 8. q McKeever. Maryland Ave. and
Linden ST.; Yoasey's Pharmacy. sth aud
Monroe; w. T. Smith, 9TH and Harrison:
7. Q. Taylor u Co. 1893 T. 4th St; Munson
g. Targette. N. d. Cor. 18th aud Orange
St; Garrett s. Smith, Del Ave. and Du-
Point; John NJ. Harvey. dOi Delaware
avenue; foaton Smith, Corner Itb and
Pine streets
Munson's homeopathic Medi-
cine Co., .5-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26
SERGE SUITS
and THIN CLOTHING,

We are determined to clean out our Thin
Summer Clothing which we are selling ct cost
and below cost Our $40 and $l2 Serge
Suits, blue or black are the best in the mar
ket Our $3.50 Odd Pants that we have had
such run on are equal to any So or $3.50
Pants Sold Our light color Suits for boys
are marked away down, cost we don't con
slider in this line In our custom department
we are moving the goods lively. The price
tells Call and see the goods aud prices.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26

ts-
|. Henry Bush cashier of the First
National Bank nf Wilmington. Del, do
soemnly swear that the above statement
is true, to the best of my knowledge ana
belief. HENRY HUSH Cashier
Subscribed aud sworn to before my
this I'D day of July. 1894.
LEWIS SASsE, Notary Public.
Y. JAMES BELT.
LEWIS 2. BUSH, Directors.
T. H. GAYIEy
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26
pEGISTTt 5 oHDEu
~ REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE Co., DEL.

IL y
~ REGIsTER'S OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE Co.. DEL,
July IL. 1891.
Upon the application of Mary A.
Riddle aud Nellie l. Mcdowell, Execu-
ltrlces OF Elizabeth Aaxwell. late of Will
mington hid, in said countyrecea sed, 1t is
ordered an directed by tile Register that
granting Of Letters Icstamentary upon
the estate of the deceased, with
date OF granting thereof by causing
advertisements TO he posted within
turty days from tho date ~ such letters
+ in six OF the moSt public places CT the
county OF New Castle and State Of Della
ware, requiring ailpcrsons having lie.
mandsaEaiEst the estate to present the
same, or abide by an act OF Assembly
in such case mhdc and provided; and nj.
50 cause the same to he inserted with
In the same period In tho Daily Repub.
lean. newspaper published In VIII
mington, Del. and to becontinuel there.
II three weeks G. O. d,
-, Given under the hind and Seal
SIS. or office OF tho Register aforesaid,
~ a. Wilmington, in New Castle
county aforesaid, the day and year
''o' j. Wilkins COoCH, Register.
EOTlCE.-Notiuc is hereby given that
Letters 1estamcntary were IN due rorin
of law granted unto tho undersigu.
ed. on tho Eth day OF July, A, ID.
1894. and thntnll persons having claims
against the estate Of the deceased must
present the same, duly attcstel, to tho
said Executives. on or before the 18th
day of July, lsal. or abide the Act
OF Assembly in such case made and pro.
vided. MARY y. RIDDLE
4 NELLIE 4. Mellow EFT.
Address-Henry C. Conrad, Esoa WI.
mlngton. Del. jy25
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26

Kittio never spent another season in
town. When the spring came there was
n newly made grave in the English quar-
ter of tho cemetery at Arcachon marked
by white cross and planted with La
Franco roses. The doctors said that she
had inherited consumptivc tendencies,
which no caro- wauld check. ---Sala's Jour
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26

Fair; slight changes in temperature
southwest winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-07-26
IaaO ARCH ST.. PHILA.. PA

DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF
Nv THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
W II.MiNGTON, AT WILMINGTON. IN
THE STATE OF DELAWARE. AT THE
GIDSE Or iiIrSlNESS lilly IN lSgl
The herald., 1894-05-06

wealth, are the main cause OF misery
and restitution.
That we denounce the false returns OF
elections during the last 10 months,
which show conspiracy to create the
impression that the Peoples party 10 on
the decline.
That we applaud our Btandard-bearer,
Gen. James b. Weaver, for his ettorts IN
behalf OF the Industrial army at Des
Moines, IL.
That we favor the naturalization OF
the liquor traffic.
That we demand direct legislation.
Messrs. Steele, Rush, Wheeler, Lar
kin, Longley, Bowman and others in
dulged in very heated discussion OF
the referendum" and a similar war
WAC caused bv the proposed indorse'
ment OF Mr.. Bowman IA candidate for
congress from the Sixth distriet.
The resolution concerning the refer
eDdum was lost, and no one was en-
dorsed as candidate Tor congress.
A collection was taken to defray the
expenses OF the meeting, and an effort
WAS made to get subscribers for the
stock of the proposed daily paper, to be
the organ of the Peoples party OF this
county.
The convention then adjourned sine
die
The herald., 1894-05-06
A BIG SUMMER ATTRACTION,
The New $4,000 Bath House
at Santa Monica.
One Of the Most Elaborate on the
Coast.
1t Has = Plunge 5Ox15O Feet In size.
Concerts on the Roof and
Social HOps-Hot Salt
Baths, Etc.

Santa Monica, that charming littls
sesside city, is having regular build
ing boom just now. The seaside season
will soon OPEN and the people propose
to be able to afford those from the in
terror, who are now preparing to 20 to
the aeashors, chance to ne comfort
able. The biggest thing for Santa Mon
lea is the new bath house now nearing
completion, and it will do more toward
drawing people to that place than aRy-
thing heretofore attempted On the
southern coast. 1t is being built by the
North Beach Bath House company. in
which Senator ohm P. Jones is largely
interested, and OF which Mr.. Roy Jones,
hia son, is the manager. 1t is simply g
marvel in pleasure resorts, and well
worthy brief description.
The house is built upon the beach jusi
The herald., 1894-05-06
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Dermott of New
York City are registered at the Ramona.
Hon. j. T. Satterwhite, ex-probata
Judge OF Pima county, Arlz Is IN the
city on visit.
The wife of Postmaster Van Dusen is
living dangerously i'll at her residence in
East Los Angeles
Fred j. Hinckley and ]. @. Hinckley,
prominent residents of st. Paul, Mimi,
have rooms at the Ramona.
Louis Christopher and wife leave to-
day for San Francisco to be absent two
weeks to visit the midwinter fair.
Mr.. s. f. Conant OF the firm of John
son and Conant, with his wife, have
taken rooms for the summer at the Ra-
mona.
Charles E. Uren OF Grass Valley is in
the city. Mr.. Uren ia q candidate for
surveyor general before the Repu blican
convention.
Granville F. Foster. editor and pub
Usher OF the Antioch Ledger, Antioch,
who is visiting this city, leaves for his
home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Pherson and child,
from Chicago, are located at present at
the Ramona, and talk OF making this
city their future home.
Mr.. Frank Shrier, formerly OF this
city but now resident OF San Francisco,
arrived in this city Friday on business
trip. He will return in about week.
Miss Linnie Morgan has returned to
her home in this city. She arrived Fri
day from Bakersfield, where during the
past eight months she was engaged in
teaching.
Mrs. George W. Harris OF San Fran
cisco, the wife of one of San Francisco's
most prominent capitalists, is in the
city as guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Emma r. Price, and will remain in Los
Angeles for some time visiting the va
rious places of interest hereabouts.
Miss Catharine Murray, San Fran
cisco; Mr.. and Mrs.. M. E. Ssrot, Kansas
City; Mr.. and Mrs. A. O. Voohns and
son, Ration. N, NJ. John M. Sims, MD,
San Francisco; Mrs. w. H. Wiley and
Mrs. E. M. Wiley, Colorado Syringe !;
Mr.. and Mrs. i. /. Theirs, Denver, are
amongst todsy's arrivals at the Bellevue
Terrace hotel.
The herald., 1894-05-06
ing less than climb to the summit of

ing less than climb to the summit OF
Mt. Lowe.
Mr. Louis F. Post, the brilliant lee
turer on Single Tax, Mrs. Post, the
Misses NJ. F. and M. S. Littell, Lawrence
Duntram and George st. John Lesvin
are very observing party from New
York city.
Mrs. Charles Webb Howard, whose
husband is president Of the Spring Val
ley Water company in San Francisco.
made an enjoyable trip up the noun
tain with her accomplished daughter,
and afterward explored the cascades and
ferny grottoes OF Rubio cation. Mrs.
Howard is sister of Miss Eva Shafter,
who spent several weeks very pleasantly
at the chalet.
Mrs. j. R. Cassslberry OF New York
and Mrs. w. f. Murray of Chicago
thoroughly appreciated the wonders OF
the mountain road and the wild beauty
OF the cation.
Mr.. Arthur G. Taylor, secretary OF the
Main street and Agricultural Park rail-
way, took his first trip up the incline.
accompanied by his wife.
The herald., 1894-05-06
WAR IN THE CAMP.

Msjor Ross OF the Industrial Army
Called to Account.
There was war'in the camp OF the In
dustrial army yesterday. Edward Ross,
a major in the army, was receiving the
bulk OF the abuse.
Ross was sent down here from the
army in San Francisco to commission
officers and organize another detach-
ment of Coxevites in this city. He
mustered 100 followers and established
headquarters on New High street.
This Industrials have had bus little
provisions in their barracks and Ross
set about to replenish the store. About
the time he got we'll under way, he Was
arrested by Officer Valencia and charged
with soliciting aims.
Ross was tried in Justice Seaman's
court yesterday and discharged. Soon
otter his discharge he was confronted by
members of the army and asked for q
statement OF his accounts, they accusing
him of turning in but about half Of the
money collected. After some warm
words, Ross deliberately tore up his
com mission documents and expressed
Indignation at the accusations made
against him
The herald., 1894-05-06
Marriage Lieenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yes
terday to the following persons:
Charles G. Paxton, aged "a, native
of Illinois, and Ada E. Ford, aged "a, a
native OF Nova Scotia, both residents of
Moneta.
Henry Winterholder, aged AZ, a native
of Ohio, and Mary Hayes, aged 20, a
native of Ireland, both residents of Los
Angeles.
Frank E. Slutman. aged %. native
OF Indiana and resident OF Glendora,
and AithurlsBa II. s. Cox, aged 26, a
native of Missouri and resident of
AZusa.
Pierre Lsssus, aged 20, native OF
France, and Annie Tsillefer, saed 26, u
native of France, both residents OF Kos
Angeles.
Chaunsey L. McCombs. aged "a, a
native OF Ohio and resident of Los An
geles, and Edith A. Woods, aged Is, s
native of England and resident of Al
hambrs,
Deminick Albino, aged q, and A. Or
lando, aged q, both natives OF Italy
and residents of Los Angeles.
Jules j. Delpy, aged rs. resident of
Vista. San Diego county, and Maria
Hauret, aged II, resident of Los Ange-
lea. both natives OF France.
The herald., 1894-05-06

floor, for the use OF parties who may
wish to enjoy themselves while at the
beach. The second floor, reached by g
broad staircase, will be devoted for the
most part to restaurant uses, under the
charge of Eckert & Hopi. A photograph
gallery, q barber shop aud manicure es-
Establishment have also been provided for.
From the second story two stairways
lead to the roof, where regular garden
will be arranged and where concerts by
the Los Angeles military band will be
held during the evening. From this
roof GRASS bridge will reach to the
bluff and thus afford an easy way to
reach the beach through the bath
house.
The whele arrangement is. the most
complete and elegant ever seen for an
ocean resort and its completeness is
due largely to Mr.. Sumner P. Hunt,
the architect who drew the plans. and
Who has given it much OF his personal
supervision.
The entire cost OF the establishment
will foot up to about $4,000, and it is
the intention to have the formal opening
the first week in June.
The illustration accompanying this
article shows the building as it appeared
several days ago, but since the picture
was taken the exterior OF the building
has been nearly completed.
BIG PLUMBING CONTRACT.
One OF the most extensive plumbing
contracts made lately by local firm is
that of the Santa Monica bath house,
which was secured by Nausrth & Cass
Hardware company, OF 1926 South Spring
street. The work oonsisi OF very ex-
tsnsive system of piping all over the inn
mense building, including 40 porcelain
tubs, pipe to and from the swimming
bath. steam heating. laundry and the
like. The firm are we'll able to execute
such contracts, as their establishment 10
The herald., 1894-05-06
ECHO MOUNTAIN BREEZES.

Large Crowds stiII rhronxine the glec-
trio Csrs.
A very pleasant company is staying
ct the Echo Mountain house, and mu-
sical aud literary embellishments are
readily inprovised and of frequent oc-
currence. A very excellent quartette
rendered some beautiful airs last even
ing. Mr.. ]. A. Muir proved that he
possessed fine tenor voice, Mrs. Muir
sang a sweet. contralto, and presided at
the piano. Mrs. Miller rippled q clear
soprano, and Edward Swift has a rich,
deep BAGS. They successfully essayed
Robin Adair and other beautiful songs
DR.. aud Mrs. James NcAulfe OF Du-
luth, Mimi, S. o. Lowry and j. Il.
Mylie Of McKaesport. Pa. Miss A. w
Coggswel Of Toledo, o., and Mrs. H. +.
Abels of SaE Fernando we're among
those W hose ambition scared above Echo
mountain, and we're content with Moth
The herald., 1894-05-06

below the old boat stand. and extends
no and down 43O feet, with a width of
100 feet. This will afford some idea of
the immensely of the building. AS will
appear in the illustrations, herewith,
the main portion will be two stories
high. 1t is in this portion. from front
and rear, that the entrance will be found.
The visitor will find himself in large
room, around which will be stands, or a
regular bazaar, for the sale of various
articles. The Office of the esta Bills hment
will also be located ON the same floor.
At the lett as one enters from the beach,
doors lead to the dressing rooms,
and beyond those is the attrac-
ton OF the house-the plunge bath.
The dressing rooms are 800 in numbe r,
and are go constructed, with skyligh ts
in the roof, that each has an abundance
of sun, sud moreover comfortably
arranged end furnished. The plunge is
50x150 feet in size. At the inshore
side seats upon O raised incline have
been provided for seating 800 people.
From these a grand view OF the swim
mers in the plunge can BIO secured in
addition to being able to look ont,
through large srched windows. upon the
surf bathers and up the coast to the big
wharf Covering this portion of the
building ia q great arched roof which
finds support upon pillars of
the masonry of the cemented walls
making the sides of the huge bath tub.
The bath ID made in two sections-ons
for children. where the water is shall
low, and the other where it will be deep
enough for the most ventuTssome.
AT the right of the main entrance is q
ladies' parlor, Handsomely furnished and
provided with writing material, etc.,
intended as resting place for ladies.
Still back OF this are tho hot salt baths,
40 in number, arranged with porcelain
tubs. Across the hall from the parlor is
a ball room 40x40 feet, with spring
The herald., 1894-05-06
HUNTING THE AGITATOR.

Theodore Pinther Has Succeeded in
Eiuding the Ofiosrs.
The officers have 90 far failed to APP
prehend Theodore P;nther, the Indus
trial army agitator, for whom warrant
is out charging him with contempt by
Judge Otis of the San Bernardino county
superior court. He sent the perturbed
judge telegram saying that q mass
meeting OF citizens demanded the release
of Vinette, who is awaiting trial in that
court on charge of melting riot at
Cotton month ago.
The fact Of the matter is. no meeting
was held, and the court cited Pinther,
who resides at 923 South Main street.
The herald., 1894-05-06
POLICE COURT CASES.
O'LRverty Fined @15 for Disturbing Il
BAANa.

O'Laverty Fined &15 for Disturbing tn e
Peace.
John O'Laverty, the city poundkeeper,
was fined SIS in Justice Seamsn's court
yesterday for disturbing the peace OF D.
Z. Riley and other citizens in the vicin-
ity OF O'Lsverty's place OF business on
San Pedro street.
Charles Culotta was arraigned on q
charge OF assault to murder young
Searles, whom he hit On the head with
q hammer q month ago. His examina-
ton was set for May 9th.
John A. Cronkhite added So to the
city Golfers for committing battery.
+. NJ. Conelly violated the license Or
dinance and was assessed 81
A dozen Migrants we're given "foat-
ers."