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Evening journal., 1894-05-25
DAY NURSERY AND BABIES HOSPITAL.
The New Home Opened for Inspection aud
Blessed YESTERDAY Afternoon-A Crowd
Views the Building.

Ahe New Home Opened Tor Inspection ana
Blessed YESTERDAY Afternoon-A Crowd
Views the Building.
Yesterday afternoon the new home of
the st. Michaels Day Nursery aud
Hospital for Babies at No. 207 Washing.
ton street, was thrown open for in
spection.
The rooms on the first floor iuclude a
reception room, superintendents Office
dining-rOom, kitchen fand laundry.
There are five apartments on the second
floor, the superintendent room, In
trmstory nursery, bath and store.
A large porch on the south side Of
the building and opposite the nursery
makes delightful place for the children
to play on clear days The d ormitories
are on the third floor The room of the
assistant matron is also on that floor.
Ample grounds surround the hospital.
la the front there are grass, plants,
flo Eer- beds and several shade trees. In
the rear Is large arbor and under this
two loads of river sand has been placed.
Here on bright warm days the children
will be allowed to play.
After the public inspection, the home
was opened with formal exercises. The
pretty Episcopal servica was used.
Bishop Coleman blessed tho home In
each department a passage of scripture
was recited.
The building was filed with throng
Of interested spectators and the projec
was heartily praised
The opening exercises we're attended
by a number of clergymen, among whom
we're Revs A. r. Walker H. NJ Bartlett.
George C. Hall. @. A. Hayden, Percy
Cook Pyle e II. Eckel, q. NJ Bond and
Rev. Guy Wallis, of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
ON Hoard the Rsnuhllc.

The steamer Republic will leave the
works of the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company tomorrow, where she has been
tied up all winter She will leave the
wharf Of the company OF o'clock and
proceed to Philadelphia. The owner has
invited about 100 of his friends and
they will have a royal good time on the
river, The steamer will carry her irst
excursion on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
JACKSON SENTENCED TO DEATH.

The Colored Murderer of Farmer Leager
to Hang Friday, July G-Twenty-
Death Warrants Signed by Governor
Brown.
ANNAPOLIS Nd, May % Governor
Brown, last night. signed the death war
rant of William Jackson, colored, who
was convicted, recently, In the Circuit
Court of Queen Anne's county, for the
murder of George j. Leager Friday,
July 6, was named as the day for the
execution at Centreville This is the
same dSy on which James Allen, colored,
will be hanged at Upper Marlboro for an
assault upon Cora Simpson, q white girl
During his term of Office Governor
Brown has signed twenty-four death war
rants. Six OF the condemned persons
were afterward reprieved.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
UNDEHTAKERS ANNUAL MEETING.
business OF the Year Transacted Yeater-
day Afternoon aud banquet at Ain
scow's in the Evening.

Business OF the Year Transacted Yeater-
day Afternoon aud a banquet nc Ain
scow's ia the Evening.
The Delaware State Undertakers' As
ISOLATION met In annual session at the
Office Of John B. Martin, No 605 Shipley
street, yesterday afternoon Delegates
were present from FELTON, and Hockessin
After the ordinary routine business the
officers were reelected as follows: l. w.
Palmer, president; f. l. Hardesty, Of
FELTON,, aud s. j. Wilson. Of Newark vice
presidents; Jordan A. Wilson, secretary
John b Martin, treasurer.
Last evening banquet was served at
A. L. Ainscow & Co s restaurant, No
i05 East Fourth street. Thomas Mitchell
made an interesting address on the old.
time methods used by the undertakers in
burying corpses. Other speeches were
mado by Dr. Frank r Smith. William II
Walker, J. A Wilson, Goold Naylor, ID
I. Killr0y. Alexander Guthrie, A. J
Koooh, c. S Clewell, c. b Dougherty.
JOHN A. Mcdowell. j b Martin, Arthur
Davis and others.
The menu was as follows:
Blue Points
Frozen Tomatoes. Soft-shell Crabs.
Deviled Crabs.
French Lamb Chops. Green Peas.
Chicken Salad.
Cream Biscuits. Finger Sticks.
Salted Waters.
Mixed Pickles Queen Olives,
Coffee. Cakes, les cream,
Cheese. Cigars.
A vote Of thanks was rendered Mr.
Ainscow for his hospitality.
Among those seated at the table were
L. w. Palmer, Alexander Guthrie, Of
~
Smith, w. S. Mitchell, Gould Naylor, D..
b. Martin, c. b, Dougherty, J, Nj. Simp
ers, D. II. Killroy, George T. Barnhill,
Thomas Mitchell, John M. Mcdowell,
William r Fox. Charles Clewell, of New
Castle; F. l. Hsrdesty, OF FELTON,; J. A.
Wilson, j. II. Chandler, J. A. Curry,
William H. Walker, A. J. Koooh, Arthur
@. Davis and John T. Mullins.
Have you seen the side case at the
New York Clothing House2
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
sPoRTINa NeMs NOTES.

The Y NJ @. A. baseball team will
play the Rockford at the Riverview
grounds at 1880 m. on Decoration
Day and on the Front and Union street
grounds In the afternoon Of the same
day IL o'clock.
The postponed run of the Wilmington
Wheel Club and the Chester wheelmen,
10 Woodbury., n. j., will be taken on
Sunday.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
sunday breakfast Association.

The semi annual meeting Of the
Sunday Breakfast Association will be
held in Central Presbyterian Church on
next Tuesday evening. Addresses will
be made by Rev. w. p. Swartz, L U.
Bean for fifteen years president of the
Sunday Breakfast Association in Phila-
delphia, and by William Raws, superin-
tendent of the Whosoever Rescue
Mission in Germantown, Pa There will
be song service and special music by
the choir.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
THE LYMAN PROPERTY SOLD.

Sold by trustee w. T. Lyman Yesterday
and Bought by Two of the Heirs.
William T. Lyman, trustee. sold the
property late of Thomas Derrickson. and
Elizabeth "A. Lyman, both deceased, at
Newport yesterday. The seven pieces
were bought by Quimby R. and Thomas
D. Lyman, two of the heirs.
Ali OF the property is in Christi
ana hundred. No. 1, ten acres. near
Kismensi, brought 500; No. ,,
two acres of woodland, $4Oi
No g. six acres, $3.50; No. 4, fourteen
acres, $500; No 8. twelve acres, sos
No. G. one and three quarters acres
Of marsh, 81 90 an acre; and No z
eight acres of marsh land at $3.50 al
acre
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
sUsoUEHANNA FULL OF LOGS.
Great Harvest OF Lumber for the
Watermen I'm the River.

Great Harvest of Lumber for the
Watermen I'm the River.
HAvRE DE GRACE Nd. May 25.-The
condition Of the Susquehanna river is
such now that there is no further sppre-
hension Of damage from IL. The drift Of
logs is done passing They have been so
scattering to-day that the watermeR have
abandoned taking them up. About
twenty-five men have been engaged all
day clearing the debris out OF the broken
boom at the Dubois mills, so it can be
repaired for the reception of as many
logs as it will hold.
Tbs boom covers an area Of about ten
acres, and will likely hold 10. 600 logs.
In Swan creek. five miles south of
Havre de Grace, about $4,000 logs are
iammed, and along the narrows at
Spesutia Island several thousand more
have been saved, and a great many at
the Battery Island, below Havre de
Grace, in the mouth OF the Susque
hsnna These would make the total
probably 100. 000
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
~ M. Not Cnrtr,s Doc.

Samuel B V. Carty, colored. was ar
rsigned in the Municipal Court, this
morning, on charge ofkeeping vicious
dog. A dog which was supposed TO
have belonged to Carty bit Thomas Bast.
colofed, OF No iii Orange street, and
Earl Smith, Of 1907 Tatnall street. The
only evidence brought out that the dog
was kept at Carty's house was the ad-
mission Of the latter to Officer Sherry.
He said that the canine was not his but
that it came 70 bis house. The case was
dismissed w. It. Lyman represented
the defendant.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
.SKIRMISH LINES OUT.
Democrats in the Wards Or
ganizing for the Campaign.
RURAL HUNDRED ORGANIZATIONS

The Second, Finh aud Twelfth Wards
Had Meetings and Elections Last Even
ing-The other wards win Act This
Evening.
The Democrats Of this city are now
organizing for the campaign .and by to-
morrow night every ward will be In
shape for the vigorous prosecution Of
political work.
Last night the Twelfth ward Demo.
Gratis met in Patrick Fshey'H carpenter
shop. Philip r. Shea called the meeting
TO order. Robert Husbands was made
permanent chairman and Henry Molntire,
Sr., was elected secretary. Willism
Long was elected delegate and Patrick
J. Mundy alternate, to the hun
dred meeting. Between this and
the next meetiug the chairman will
appoint a committee of five TO supervise
the work Of the ward. The meeting was
the largest and most enthusiastic one
ever held In the ward
Ex-Postmatter Robert II. Taylor pre-.
sided at the Fifth ward meeting held In
the Young Mems Democratic Club FrRnl,
p. Phalen was elected delegate TO the
hundred meeting. Charles p Campbell,
James b Hasson, Richard Griffith, John
Boughman, Morris Belford, Charles Horn
and John +. Callahan we're named &c
constitute the ward committee.
The Second ward Democrats elected
James T McHugh delegate. The meet
ing was held In the Liberty engine house
John Doordon presiding.
Nearly all the other wards will meet
tonight and organize.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
Laura Orr Held.

Laura Orr, the Philadelphia woman,
who tried to pawn a watch in Philsdel-
phia which was stolen FROM Meyer
Davidows store, No. 12G Market street,
this city, last week, had hearing yes.
terday morning and was held for trial
before the Philadelphia courts, for re-
ceiving stolen goods.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
nnmnnon Mns nIsmIssed.

William Dumpson, colored, was
charged with stealing pocket book and
$40, the property of Annie Williams. OF
No. 207 West Fifth street, on May
-, In the Municipal Court. this morning.
The theft is alleged to have been com
mitted In the saloon Of Mrs Borden. on
King street, below Second The case
nae dicuniaqed
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
AAttempt at suicide.

A man who gives his name as Thomas
King. Of Magnolia. Del, occupies cot
in the Bryn Mawr Hospital at Bryn
Mawr, Pa de tried to commit suicide
several days ago by cutting his throat.
but only succeeded in making number
of gashes in his neck.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
world,s Colnmblnn r,nosltIon

VIII be of value to the world by illus
trsting the improvements in the me-
chanicsl arts and eminent physicians wi I
tell you that the progress in medicinal
agents has been OF equal Importance,
aud as sastrengthening laxative that Syrup
Of FIGS is far in advance Of all others.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
a Now Raeelvsr AppoIntsd.

William Prickett has been ap
pointed receiver for the Wilmington OIL
and Leather Company which has an office
in this city and large plant
In North Carolina In place Of Lewis @.
Vaudegrft, who recently resigned the
receivership because he is counsel for
au estate that is interested in the com
pRny.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
County Committeeman Righter.

The Democrats OF Brandywlne hundred
met at Talleyville last night. John
was elected chairman and
Louis Phrom, secretary. G. G Fighter
will represent the hundred in the County
Executive Committee.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
BASEBALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE CANES.
reception 10 American Naval Omcors.

LONDON, May 25.-The banquet tender
ed to Admiral Erben, Captain Mahan and
the officers of the United States cruiser
Chicago by officers Of the English navy and
army and distinguished citizens Of Great
Britain was held in St. James hall and
was brilliant success.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
RattlssnnI.e IN the pool.

The Reading Railroad Company's
steamer Rattlesuake is ia the dock at
the yard Of the Harlan and Hollings
worth Company She will be dismantled
and turned into a barge.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
PENcADER HUNDRED ORGANIZATION

G. II. salmon was Elected Chairman
aud David c. Rose, Jr., County Commit
teemRu.
The Pencader hundred Democrats met
at Kirkwood last evening. O. H. Salmon
was elected chairman aud W. B. Ford,
secretary.
David c. Rose, Jr, was elected to
represent the hundred on the County
Executive Committee
j. Wilkins Coccb, Charles A. Bryan.
w B Ford, William G. Bigger and
Robert 7. Burgess were elected to con.
stitute the hundred committee.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
wiImIngton B stands Ninth.

The contests of the American Whist
League were finished in Philadelphia
yesterday. The Albany stood FIRST on
TIE list with n. s. Ale; E. W. 371;
total 7S9 Wilmington B, was ninth
with 394, 36G and 200: Wilmington A
thirteenth position, with 397, 800 and
757.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
A Fish Argument POSTPONED.

In the United States Court this morning
the argument for an injunction against
fish manufacturers at Lewes was con
tinued until June z.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
Death Fllzaboth phaIan.

Mrs Elizabeth Phalan, aged "a years,
died yesterday at the homs Of her
brother, Joseph Glnder. No. 2O7 Madison
street She will be buried TO morrow
morning. High mass will be said in ST.
Paurs r. G. Church az o'clock.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
Ieol man From Bostnn.

ALBANY. May 25-John Edwards Of
Boston while insane from rum here demol-
ished saloon and attepmted to brain a
citizen with two whisky bottles. He was
knocked down with a billiard cue, tied
hand and foot and lodged in apadded cell
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
Doath of Two Aged womon

Miss Catherine Brennan, aged 80 years.
died this morning from old
age. at No. 5l4 East Sixth
street. Yesterday Mrs. Annie B Clements s.
aged 50 years, died at her home No. 9Os
Pine street
Evening journal., 1894-05-25

Do you want suit about half what IL
cost to mskel Don't think about IL too
long. Somebody will be wearing the
suit for you New York Clothing House,
3l6 Market street
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
Drunkards in Court.

Thomas Osborne. Jonas Heck. Richard
Murine, George Taylor aud James h
Trusty were each ined 81 for drunken
ness, in the Municipal Court, this morn
ing. For the same offense John fiizger-
aid was fined S3.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25

Think Of the best $40 suits you ever
bought and then see If these at So 90
aren't better made and better quality
New York Clothing House, 3l6 Market
street.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
Address BY Rev. Vaughan Collins.

Rev Vaughan S Collins, of New Castle
NJ. f. Church. will address the Epworth
League of Wesley NJ E Church to-
night. Mr.. Collins Is one Of the most
prominent workers of the Epworth
League in this state.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
To Bind the "sirhts and Scenes of the
World

Arrangements have been made to bind
the "Sights and Scenes Of the World. %
In half Russia aud gilt edges for 81.
Bring them 20 the EVENING JOURNAL
Office All the back numbers on hand to
replace any that may have been mislaid
or missed
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
an1sle Veteran Dead.

PRovu1ENcE, May 25.-William Coop
er, lOi years Old, died in East Providence
lie was aNpteran of the war of 1879.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
Fine Work OF Art.

You miss it If you neglect the oppor-
tunity to secure Famous Paintings of
the world, the finest work of art ever
issued at the price Thirteen parts now
ready at the EVENING JOURNAL office at
10 cents each. Twenty parts complete
tho DortfOliO
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
-, rIshIng on the South Side,

Carp Fishing on the South Side.
The water on the south side is rapidly
subsiding, and the lowlands will be, in a
few days, as dry as usual. About fifty
men are fishing there to-day and many
fiue carp have been caught.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
The weather.

In the Middle States TO day clearing and
far, wasmtr weather will prevail. with light
and fresh. somewhat variable winds. mostly
southwest and westerly winds, preced' by
rains and b isk northeasterly winds in Ne~
Jersev and Long Island and northward over
New England. clearing slowly in most OF the
narature changes on saturday Ia both of
these sections, warmer. fair weather viii pre-
vail with light westerly winds. becoming
variable; ana on Sunday warmer and fair
New York Herald Weather Forecasts. The
storm moving from Virginia skirted the Mid
die Atlantic coast, passing over Long Island
last nigh. It will travel slowly toward Nova
scotia today. and the weather Will soon clear
In this section. The storm viii be energetic
on the coasts north OF Barnegat this morning.
The warm wave" 10 Oregon. Washington
and British Columbia will increase In area
and will move eastwardiy. reaching the lake
region on Sunday and possibly affecting fEc
Atlantic States early next week.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
ATLANTIC CITY. n. j.
HOTEL ATGl

Michigan Avenue, near beach. Rates, s. 70
SO a week. Home comforts. Thoroughly
j. r. REED.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
Weather Forecast.

Showers; warmer; winds shifting to
west.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
HOTEL HECKLER.

Corner Atlantic and Pennsylvania avenues.
First-class accommodations. Open all the
year. HENRY hhChLhf.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
MARRIED IN BALTIMORE
Delaware People in Attend
ance at a Pretty Ceremony.
COUPLE WILL LIVE IN NEW CASTLE

DIR. HubbRrd's Sister, Miss sallIe Hub
bard, Becomes tho Bride OF j. I. Ella
son, weli-Known Lumber :and Coal
Dealer-Dr. Hubbard Omoiated.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
WETHERILL

Kentucky avenue. near beach. Open all the
wear. Guests can have home comforts.
G. WARREN.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25
NOTICES.

NOTICE.-THE FIRST WARD DEMO
~ Gratis will meet for organization on FRI
day evening, at O'Clock. at the northeasJ
corner OF Fifth aud Tatnall streets.
NToTICE-A MEETING OF. THE SIXTH
IN Ward Democrats will be held on Friday
evening. May 25th. at O'Clock, at the Young
Mems Democratic Club, No. Sl7 Market
street. WILLIAM g. BRYAN, Chairman.
NTOTICE-NINTH WARD DEMOCRATS
N A meeting of the Democrats of the Ninth
ward will De held at Mousley's Hotel, Twenty
first and Market streets, Friday evening, May
25th, at clock. JOHN =. AHRENs, Chair
man.
NTOTICE.-A MEETING OF TENTH
N ward Democrats will be held on Friday
evening at WeccacO Engine House, south
west corner Second and Jackson streets.
NJ. j. IAGGARI, CHATHAM.
NTOTICF. - THE ELEVENTH WARD
IN Democrats will meet at the corner OF
Maryland avenue and Jackson street this
BY Order of the Chairman.
NOTICE-ONE OF THE BRIDGES ON
IN Guthrie's lane has been washed away,
and no repairs can be made until the water
recedes Travel has therefore, been stopped.
J. j. MEALEY. Levy Court Commlssioner.
NTOTICE.-THE COLLECTOR OF DELIN-
~ OUENT taxes for Wilmington hundred
will be at the Court House in Wilmington,
from a. m. 10 u noon. and from 70 p. m,
daily, until the expiration of the month of
May, for the purpose Of receiving delinquent
taxes of Wilmington hundred -.
JOHN A. MITCHELL.
Collector OF Delinquent Taxes for Wilmington
Hundred.
DY AND ACCORDING TO SECTION l3
ID Chapter 562 of the Laws of Delaware
passed st Dover April IA, 1888, of the Levy
Court of New Castle County,
NOTICE
IS hereby given that If by the first day Of June
next ensuing. the taxes due on any real estate
in the said county are not paid, the real es-
tate so assessed and taxed sh al be levied on
advertised for sale and sold by the Sher II FOL
the payment of said tax, in accordance will
the provisions of this law.
JOHN f. STAATS. Comptroller.
Wilmington. Del, May 10 1894.
TINAL NOTICE. TO TIE TAXPAYERi
II of New Castle hundred. The under
signed viii sit ia New Castle on May % an,
"a for the collection of taxes.
JOHN T. HAYES,
Delinquent Tax Collector.
Evening journal., 1894-05-25

NTOTICE-NINTHW WARD DEMOCRATS
N A meeting of the Democrats of the Ninth
ward will be held at MOusley's Hotel, Twenty
first ana Market streets. Friday evening, May
25th, at o clock. JOHN =. AlikENs, Chair
man.
The National tribune., 1894-01-18

down their lives. Capt. Lawrence had lust
been promoted to the command of the Chesa-
peake, hat badly manned aud il-supplied as he
found her to be, he accepted the challenge from
the British commander. The engagement
lasted but 10 minutes, and resulted i'm the de-
feat of he Chesapeake and the death four days
later of her brave commander, who even as hs
was seing carried below deck cried out: Don't
give up the ship!"
On the Sth OF June. 1913, Capt Lawrence was
buried in the Old English Cemetery, Halifax
Every honor was paid his remains. His sur
viging comrades, all the British and military
officers in he town and q vast concourse of
people followed his body to the grave his coffin
heiDg borne by SIX Captains of the Royal Navy.
The services at the tomb were of a military
character. Her Majesty's Saith regiment firing
three yolleys over the grave.
His remains rest i'm Trinity Church yard
ut New York, side by side with those of Lieut..
Ludlow.
q somewhat neglected spot; weeds and high
grass abound and some of the graves have
fallen in. We troll the paths through the old
burying-ground with feeling Of patriotic
pride and love for our patriotic country man.
The frigste has disappeared but we found the
fgurehead of the vessel in tho ancient dock
yard built in 1853, aud used during the two
wars with this country.
The British officers were very kind to us,
and afforded every facility to visit behind the
grim knobs of the yard. The figurehead is in
excellent condition, but seems to have had little
care standing. as it does behind pile of ium.
Der. 1t is representation of young woman
looking out with eyes as serene as though they
had never seen the hOrrid tragedy of battle)
over the acres protected by the British flag and
the ships of war.
The National tribune., 1894-01-18
tenth and Fifteenth Districts. and John E Mnhol.

ieenth and Fifteenth Districts and John E MnhoI.
land
Bishop MeSierny, of Albany. N Y. who dad
last week. was Secretary of the three commits
sioners sent To Great Britain and France during the
war 10 prevent those countries from recogniz. ns.
the Confederacy. For many years he kept the
records Of the delicate and defficuit regulations
which were OF the most romantic interest but lie
finally burned them. shrinking ii better that they
should not be published.
Vice president Stevenson made short visit -
New York last week TO attend the dinner given
by the Business Mems Democratic Association
Officer Joseph A. Adams of New York. who
rescued 10 horses from e burning stable in Novens-
Der lSst. has been awarded q medal
The new Postmaster at Anbarndale Mas.
Miss Louise Imogen Quincy il a soldier daughter
Her father was Gen. Patrick r. Quincy one Of the
early volunteers Of the war. and. sfssr fighting
through many engagements. lost his sight by be-
Ing shot In the eyes. Miss Guiney's appointments
has been heartily commended. She Is q woman
OF unusual seif-reliaBee and ability
Senator Perkins. OF California. has lately visited
his native town Of Kennsbunkpori Me-, which lao
left when boy Of IL years old, to 20 on long sea
voyage before the mat.
Hiram 8. Maxim. who Invented the airsfip. fs
said TO be kind host and jolly story teller and
fond Of the State Of Maine In spite Of his thorough
knowledge OF European countries he says tho
United States Is the only place to invest his money
lie Is wonderful mechanicisn, and has won fame
rs the inventor Of the Maxim gun aud other in
gsnious machines
James "ormiey. son OF The late Washington
hoel-keeper, has come across a relic Of his fathers
which was supposed to be lost It ia gold headed
ooffeewood cane. highly polished. Upon the head
Is engraved: " Hon. Charles sumner from a elti-
zen OF Liberia" The Massachusetts, Statesman
had presented the cane to Mr. wOrmIey as a mark
offriendship.
Frederick Thomas Greenhalge was inauguraied
Governor OF Massachusetts on JAM 4 before The
members OF the Legislature, in convention. Presl-
dent Butler. Of the State Senate opened the con-
vention The Chief Justices Of the Supreme and
superior Courts were then announced. and were
ushered to seats In the in front of the Speakers
desk. Then there entered the members Of the
State Boards and Commissions. officials of the
State Departments. prominent men ia politics,
with personal friends of Gov. GreenhaIge and gen.
slernen prominent throughout the State.