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New-York tribune., 1895-12-29

in European waters. she was taken to the Brook
lyn Navy Yard. run up on the mud and disnah1ed
In Nav the Navy Department acceded TO the re-
quest OF the New-Jersey Reserve and ordered her
transferred Her guns and fittings were placed
aboard again and on June 2s she towed to
Hoboken. where three days later the Stars and
she was formally put in commission. .
The Portsmouth built in 1876. she was the
flagship OF the African Squadron In lsi5-oO. ana
in 1851 carried the broad pennant Of Commodore
Perry n veteran of the War Of 1872. She was one OK
the trirnmest and fastest ships ahoat. During the
Mexican War she met the Admittance. a ship twice
her size off the Pacific coast. The AdInlttance
opened fire. The Portsmouth responded and in half
a hour the big vessel struck her colors Other
brave deeds are also credited to her during the
Mexican War She painted black. and her
enemies always referred to her as that BACK
devil" -, ,,,
During the Civil War she was also in the thick
OF the fight. She Captain Porters flagship in
the famous mortar fotilla which made the passage
of the Mississippi past Forts Jackson and ST. Philip.
With ball and shot raining upon her from both
sides she successfully made the passage and ver-
fed the belief of the sailors that she bore a
charmed lie. For years previous TO the time she
was dismanted at the Navy Yard she was used as
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turned over to him the bulk OF the WORK IN ~. -
vision. and he Is pushing things IN man"e' '""'
bids well for the future. .,
In the ranks OF both divisions or the bat'ah'' Va
the East are lawyers. journalists. Danh '.,. c'"o
,nercbants' clerks and mechanics. L. freue'iSn
lang Jersey City architect, Is ensign or tne
erst division: Charles II. Vreeland jersey C''S
lawyer. is boatswain and James van Cieei -
h,nior boatswaIn In the second division +. o.
Tonsey IL boaswain, but he also ranks as oi''a'io
boatswaln By reason OF seniority.
On the battalion staff are Adjufant far"han
yard,ev of East Orange; Paymas'er Gardner H.
Colby also OF East Orange, and Navigator H.
NcC Peters of Jersey City Navigator Peters mas
coon much service before the mast and 10 hh 10
allotted the duty OF instructing the petty ohcerS "
seamanshp He gathers the young oihcerS ao"u'
him every Friday night board the portsmouth
and there unfolds to them the mysteries OF KNOT
ting boxing the compass. taking the log s.shai''ns
and such other accomplishments as are hecesS"y
for them to acquire
Tho frct division assemblies the ship every
Wednesday night for drill under the direction OF
Lieutenant Craven Occasionally they adjourn 70
the hall over the First Precinct Police station ior
r rs.ruction In Infantry and cutass drill but OF alc
-hev have devoted most Of their time 10 mastering
ths niricac!es of the drill at the great od,iasnonen
e,yht-inch smoOthb0re guns on DoaId tne ,t. iW.s
mouth. These guns are ancient Du. ~. .io; - ,ha
excellent models for the young tars 70 earn sn9
irst principles Of yunnery The DIVISION IS uivlurd
into gun crews of sixteen men eacn a. nc SScot,u ~
division is similarly organized peI II "0''' 40
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NEW-BRUNSWICK.

Rutgers College has just come into the possess0
OF $4,000 by the sale Of the John W. Taylor home
stead. in Fairmount-ave.. between South Orange
and Thrteenth-ave.. Newark. The property passed
into the possession OF the coleze trustees shortly
after Mr.. Taylor's death. The purchaser was
August Loehnberg, OF Newark
Services were held in 81. Peters and Sacred
Heart Roman Cathoc churches Christ and ST.
Johns Episcopal churches. and the Second Re-
formed Church cf New-Drunswlck on CHRISTMAS
Day Ella borate programmes OF music were ren-
dered In all these churches.
Treats and Christmas entertainments were ten:
dored to Sunday schools connected with many OF
the city chuI ches on various evenings this week
and others VIII occur on Monday and Tuesday even
ings.
The hftieth anniversary OF the wedding OF MI
and Mrs Norman Solomon. OF Schurmen-st., WIZ
Do celeorated tomorrow evening.
Watch night services WIZ he he'd In the YOUNG
Mems Christian Association and several churches
On Tuesday evening
complimentary dance was rendered on Christ.
mas evening In the assembly OF Masonic Hin
oy me ladies' OF popular social coterie to their
gentlemen friends. About fliteen couples were IN
attendance. The committee which arranged the
affair was composed OF the Misses Adone FISHER
Eva sne6eker AMI Mabsi DIXON The patonssses
We're Mrs joseph Fisher. Mrs Lyle Van Nus
Mrs. John A. Olson ana Miss Annic Fisher.
successful dance and reception Was given by
tho Grosveaor Club OF Metuchcn on THURSDAY
evening There were number OF guests from our
or town, including several from Naw-BrunswcG
The Mansion House In this city celebrated It's sec
the day.
The annual fair OF ST Peters Church started IL
Columbia Hall ON Christmas evening. and will con-
iivered an Illustrated lecture On bethlehem" -
the opening night.
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grades OF naval service. and has enviable repu-
tation He was one OF the American officers who
helped the Emperor Of Japan build his splendid
navy and so we'll pleased the Emperor with
his work that he conferred upon him the Order
OF the Rising Sun. Captain Jaques is at present In
Japan having been called there by the Emperor
several months ago. During the absence OF Cap
tain Jaques the reserve Is in command of the
senior lieutenant, Charles d. Dahsren. OF the
battalion OF the West. Mr.. Dahlgren was in the
Navy all through the Civil War and has gallant
record He was IN numerous sea fights. and s one
Of the most valuable of the acquisitions OF the
serve He lives in Trenton, and IS noted for his
Inodesty and patriotism.
Upon the staff OF Captain Jacques are NJ. Il. OIL
phant. OF Trenton surgeon, and John Guild Muir
head as paymaster. f.. s. Davis. OF Camden. Is pay
master Of the Battalion Of the West. and Lieutenant
Turner is adjutant. The battalion consists OF three
divisions the first at Trenton. the second at Had
donfeld and the third at Camden Fred f. c.
Woodward,a bright young man ofTrenton. commands
the first. and the ems ;ns are |. Scott Scammel.
William Hudnu; and Norman p. Stahi. The sigma!
corps Is In charge OF Ensign Stah
The Battalion OF the East consists at present of
two divisions. the first being composed OF young
men from Jersey city. Hoboken and the Oranges,
and the second Of young men from Newark, ElIz-
ebeth and Painfel. Another division Is being
organized In Orange. end Will probably soon be
ready for muster. while an engineer corps. to be
composed largely or stevens institute students, Is
also In course OF formation.
The battalion is commanded by Washington Irv-
ing. who served in the New-York Naval Reserve.
and Is regarded as an expert. He practically ranks
as captain. The divisions are also fortunate In their
respective commnndans. Lieutenant Aiadonough
Craven. OF the first and Lieutenant Conway OF the
second. both being graduates OF Annapolis. They
were feow-oflecrs on board the Brazilian cruiser
Nictheroy which was ntted up and manned by
Americans In New-York during the Brazilian revo-
luton. and both are regarded among the most
brilliant and nervy products OF the American Navy
The second division has also another naval
graduate In the person OF Lieutenant Henry II.
Mather who ranks In the Junior grade and was
recently elected. He Is fresh from Annapolis and
full nf fra and patriotism Lieutenant Conway has
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JERSEYS NOTED MEN.
SKETCH OF THE VERY REV. DEAN
MNULTY, OF PATERSON.

FOR OVER QUARTER OF CENTURY HE HAS
DIRECTED ST JOHNS PARlsH-HE Is A TER
RoR TO LIQUOR SELLERS AND ONE OF THE
MOST ENERGETIC PREACHERS IN The
CIrY-FAvoRABLY MENTIONED AS
CANDIDATE FOR THE BIsHoPRlc'
Any day In the year. In sunshine and Storm you
NAV see here or there In Paterson a man dresseu
IN clerical garb whose hair Is white as snow ne
4. slightly above the average height ana ne has
the frame of an athlete. His ruddy race piis"'
eve and unusually firm and active step give "o
hint of the three-score years which ne carries ~.
his shoulders And such years! During that per'ou
no has seen human life in all Its weakness ana
wickedness, in all its strength purity ana uhseii-
ishness. ..
His name? The Very Rev. Dean McNui'y' OF d.
Johns Roman Catholic Church.
.Father Mac" they call him in Paterson. and
that Is the name by which he would prooaoiy De
known even IL he were to become a member OF the
College of Cardinals Every man, woman ana chiid
In the Silk City knows him. Those who nave h'Sh
and lofty aims find In him a man ready ana QUICK
with aid and appreciation. Those who want TO
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
THE TROLLEY INDICTMENTS.
ARGUMENT IN NEWARK ON THE VALIDITY OF
THE FRANCHISES.

ARGUMENT IN NEWARK ON THE VALIDITY Of
THE FRANCHISES.
Argument was heard by Judge Depue Yesterday
In Newark motions to quash the three indlct-
ments against the local trolley companies. Two OF
the bills against the Consolidated Traction Conn
pany and one against the Newark and South Orange
Railroad Company Joseph Coult called attention to
the fact that the bills said the companies were Or
ganlZod under the laws of New-Jerscy. This was
true. he declared and then cited the traction act
Of 1893, under which certain rights given to the
companies BY this act he contended the COM
panies had the right 10 traction RAILWAYS
Thomas \. McCarter said that the first section OF
the trolley acts OF 1898 egazeG the use OF POLES and
wire, and also authorized the OF electrical power
on street railways. The things complained OF In tho
indictments were made lawful by the act lie also
argued to show that the streets were rot obstructed
by the use Of advertising and freight ears. Mr.
McCerter knew CT no law against the use Of cleo
tricV, and he called attention to the fact that one
or the big New-iork drygoods houses was now
using horseiess wagons. He said the obtaining OF
consent provided for In the di apply except
TO new roads or the extension OF old ones.
The first scctlon. put In Mr.. COult, gives the
right TO companies formed under the act to get
control or street railroad and 10 change IL they
see III. the motor power The companies there
fore. had the right to change the pow er and to put
up poles and other appliances necessary 10 malntaln
the change: Under the original charter under which
the original company authorized TO run cars In
WEshington-ave.. Belville the company had the
right TO use aay power except steam. aud the Con-
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
ELIZABETH.

pretty home wedding took place Thursday
evening at the home OF John Kirk. No. iSs Fourth
st. The contracting perties were Thomas Kirk ana
Miss Florence Berry, OF Leeds. England. The bride
only landed Thursday from the Teutonic. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev Dr. sleeper
and followed by a short reception. \ fine re-
cepton will be gwen by the couple when the BRIDE
grooGn's brother, John Kirk, returns from CUBA
Miss Catherine l.. Walker of Bermuda was mar
r!ed Thursday night to James o. Walker, OF Rich-
mond. Va The ceremony took pace at the mouse
Of the Rev j. III. Bailey. of the Union Baptlsl
Church. Only few OF the near friends OF the eou,
ne were witnesses OF the ceremony. Nj. ana
Mrs. Walker Will spend their honeymoon in JACK
sonvlle, Fla.
Mrs George G. Irons. OF Toms River. who has
been visiting friends in Elizabeth and Roselle fos
some weeks has returned home.
Miss Lena Rhode Of Atlantic Highlands, u
spending few weeks here as the guest OF MA
II. l.. Streyens, OF East Jersey-st.
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AN EMPTY PULPIT.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN FLEM-
INGTON WITHOUT PASTOR.

THE CONGREGATION Is ONE or THE Largest vi
THE DENOMINATION IN TIE sTATE-lT WAS
FOUNDED OVER HUNDRED YEARS
AGo-REsIGNATIoN OF DR. MOTE
AFTER LONG PAsToRATE
The PRESBYTERIAN Church in Pennington n. d. ior
the first time In twenty-seven years Is WITHOUT T"
nastor On account Of age, the Rev. pr. usprse
ecrdder Mott has resigned. and the Rev. u. W. ..
Nenrick OF the Ringoes Kirkpatrick Me'nora'
Church. declared the pulpit vacant last o""u'S
morning - ,
The church is one Of the o.dest IN New-'eises'
having been founded in 1871 The first edHcc Vas
hpi, Of stone The outside was handsomely M
ished and painted. but the inside was not P'hste "
Rough benches. made Of sawmiil slabs inrhsh u
Goats for the members. Two pits OF purhihS cHa'-
coal IN the centre of the building Kept the mehoeis
warm during the winter months. Jasper smi'n,
u,bo was arge contributor to the churcn' preseh'eu
,ho congregation with a Bible. which ay upon the
,,be for period of sixty-three years
The first minister Thomas Grant, VINO actea
90 nastor from 1871 to 1909. The Rev. jacob Ten
rlck Fled took charge Of the church from ioio
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
CHINESE LAUNDRYMEN AT ODDS.

CUT RATES CAUSE A LIVELY WARFARE IN
HARRISON AND KEARNY.
There is war IN the Mongoan camp in that ter
r1tory east OF the Passaic River known Harri-
son. East Newark and Kearny. Fierce competition
In the laundry business has split the into two
factions One side upholds the Trust methods and
wants an ironcad combination made TO maintain
prices while the other believes In a free trade
rivalry In which each shall get trade as best he
NAV regardless OF how the other fellow gets along.
One enterprising Chinaman in Fourth-st. reads
American newspapers regularly, and the big adver-
tisements OF cheap sales recently appealed to his
commercial instincts. He got out handbis an
nouncng reduced rates ard business increased con-
slderably. A number OF the others followed suit.
Those who adhered 10 the old methods ana prices
held a meeting and sent delegation to wait upon
the original cutrate man.
"They came mere" he said afterward in telling
OF the interview, "and say you put up prices or
we chase you out OF town. You no go, We nix you"
His prices were increased the following day. But
some of his mitators refused 10 be persuaded or
intim.dated. Woo 10y, Of No. SS4 Harrison-ave
SAYS that the low rateg are profitable enough, and
any way he proposes 10 run MS ousihess 10 su''
4 number of the laundr.es are mortgaged TO
Chinese companies Just as are 70 nT
are the most strenuous opponents OF reduction
Threats of social ostracsm nave been openly
made. The high pricers paraphrased that song
You Can't Play in My Back Yard ana made y
run You Cant Smoke Opium In Our Place
Where that availed not hints OF personal 'dahser
Charley. Hem Is said to be victim of the agi-
Erie Railroad, and when the price-slashing began
he dropped his figures lower than anybody else
and Charley soIaced himself with seeking con,
soction more deadly than Paterson mixed ale and n
sane and it is reported that he IS being cared for
by his coun,rymen in Mot-st. New-York.
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FIGHT WITH TWO BURGLARS

A BLOOMFIELD YOUNG MAN CATCHES ONE. BUT IS
BEATEN OFF BY THE OTHER.
Bloomfield. Dec. 28 (SpeciaD.-Harry Bennett. a
young man. who boards at the home Of Mrs Robert
bowling In Bloomfield had lively time early this
morning with two burglars. Bennett was aroused
from sleep by Mrs Bowling. who told him that
thieves trying to get in the house.
The young man partially dressed and started down
the stairs to the door, where he encountered
one OF the burglars, who was standing upon two
washtubs trying 10 get the window open. Bennett
grabbed the man by the back Of the neck and was
about 10 make an - mpt to take him 10 the
police station when another came up and
caused Bennett to reeise his hold by kicking him
in the abdomen Bennett fell with a groan to the
ground and the two wonld-be thieves escaped. A
r.,If.
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solidated Traction Company which succeeded taS
Grst conpany has the right to do the same"
The argument was postponed to Monday.
KEARNY RANGERS BEATEN.
THE INTERNATroaAIs DEFEAT THEM IN cosM


THE INTERNATroNALs DEFEAT THEM IN cosMo.
PoLIrAN PARK DY CONTESTED
SCORE OF TO /.
Tho Kearny Rangers were defeated yesterday,
according 10 the decision OF the referee. by the
InternationaIs In the Association football contest
hold in Cosraopo.itan Park, Kearny In the second
round of the American Cup Tie games. The ball
was kicked off at 3:15 o'clock, and the game began
with a bang The Rangers secured the ball. and
hv excellent passing Marshall carried IL 20 within
five wards Of the goal lire. where he Kicked II
s,raieht for goal DuiInirg made his only nlspiay
here knocking the ball into the net and scoring
go,l FOR the Rangers three nllnut,s from the start
Two minutes later the Internat!onas secured their
first goal on a corner kick by JAMESON. and fol-
loved this I'd by another The play was a mass one.
and ius, before the goal was kicked. McGee Of the
Rangers forced the ball over the lae outside Of
goal The referee did not sec the play, and when
few seconds later the bali was kicked into goal. he
allowed the count TO stand. although the crowd
protested vigorously. The bal was put through
the goal by Jones 40 time was .cst over ne De.
els on however, and .Or over ha!I an honr tneTs-
cu,cx alienation each soalkeeper working hard
keeping the ball from passing; .,.,, y.
tho Rangors kicked 2 goal c.ose the post, which
Dnnn.ng Claimed had entered the nes behind The
post and investigation tne referee co!nci1ed vita
the crowd The decision was far ono, as McGee,
Of the Hangers admitted that the bail had entered
by hole In the net oenpa tne p9S' Gd
The second har wls equally Interesting MURPHY
secured two clean goa.s for re vlsi,9rs aha, A.
in the territory OF the Inierna,ionals big Dunning
prevented their scoring by as Dne an e1niDi,ion OF
tSnopnrItan park grounds The game ended with the
score to in favor Of the Internat.onas
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
REPORTED SALE OF A FERRY.

II was rumored in Hoboken yesterday that negoti'
ations under way for the gale or lease o. the
Fourteenth-st. ferry from the Hoboken Ferry Com
pany officials OF the company d!d not deny that
there foundation Cor the rumors. but
they refrsired from confirming them Three rail-
road companies. the New-York, Susquehanna and
Western, the New-York, Lake Erie and Western
and the West Shore spoken OF as the prospective
purchasers lessees. but the general belief
seems to be that the Susquehanna wishes to get
control Of the ferry which connects West Four
teenth-st., NewYork, with Eourteenth-st, Eo'
boken.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
UNITED STATES MONITOR AJAX.

a training ship. New masts will be stepped into
her before next summer. and Il is pretty certain
that the battalion will go to sea with her.
The monitor Ajax has not seen so much service
the Portsmouth, but she will prove excellent
school for the Battalion Of the West She built
in 1855. and christened under the name Menayunk.
Two years later the name Ajax adopted. For
twenty years she belonged 10 the James River
Squadron. and few years went out of COM
mission because her style behind the times
She is 2Jl feet In length and AZ feet In width. Her
battery. which Is located IN revolving turret for
ward. consists Of two hfteea-nch Dahlgren guns
She has twin screw and is in frst-class
dition.
The seamen OF the entire reserve have boen fitted
out by the State with a white duck working uni
form blue uniform. rifles reviewers and cutlasses
Rapid-ire guns also 10 be provided. They
have not az yet made any public appearance In
their IL eQuipmCnts
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
STRIKERS CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY

Four OF the union coopers who were employed by
HEIDI a Sons and went on strike few days ago
were arrested yesterday for conspiracy The COM
p.ainant, Henry HEIDI, alleges that they entered
the barrel factory and endeavored by persua and
threats 10 compel the new men TO quit work. The
prisoners denied the charge and were released
en- bail for examination Monday. They are
John Thomas, OF No. 13S Grand-st; James Flnnerty
No lS9 Washington-st.. Thomas Golden, No As
Msnnng-ave:. and John j. Rooney. No. e Fair
mount-ave. Jersey Clty.
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, to 1919 The Rev Mr. Field erected the dwelling
In Mane-st. now occupied by the widow OF wee
Chancellor Abram V. Van Feet. In 1873 call was
| extended to Dr. WI.iam Mcdowell. of Char'eston
S. c.. but he accepted a call to the Bound Brook
| Church instead The Rev Jonn Flavel Clark was
| the minister His pastorate covered period OF
twenty-one years. He resigned In 1886 10 become
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. of Pater-
son. In April 1871 the Rev. J. NJ. Olmsead was IN
| stalled. There then 1O9 members on the roll
During Mr. Olms cad pasorate he built the house
| which is now used as parsonage, and which has
! jus: been vacated by the Rev. d.. Mott Mr.. om-
stead resigned in 1919. and the church remained
| without a pastor for year, when the Rev Jonn
! l.. Janeway was installed
being iaid on June g. The church was dedicated
1868. after pasttorate of eighteen years -, -,
| The Rev Dr. Mott was installed as pastor OF the
The cornerstone of the new church was laid on
~ M 5 ,S nssx waa a the oaf ehur
| which used in the original building in l1sl,
building cost t3S0O and was dedicated free Of debt
The services Of dedication were held on No
duced by The Rev 5. ~ stuidlford the Rev p
Snaaoa the $ Rev e John IN / + MnaP he the eY Rev
John p. W. Blattenbcrger, and the Rev Joseph c.
| The edihce has always ecite1 the admiration OF
visitors. The dimensions are 12S feet in d'pth. 80
feet in breadth; The audience-room Is 75x" feet
| years. there nave been added TO membership over
$50 personS on confession and S25 by certificate
Mr.. Mott rendered his resignation on October 13
on account OF his age and health. Although the
resignation looked for by some. 1t
severe blow to the larger portion of his congrega
ton. The connection between pastor and people OF
the First Presbyterian Church resenlbled that OF
family, and one that will not he for
gotten by the worshlppers of that church. Dr Mott
has been active in the ministry for forty years
and during that period has had only three charges
| Railway. Newton and Fleming ION. In the for
| mer place he called the boy preacher" be-
cause Of his small stature. Under HIS mnlstration
| the Flcmington Church has become one OF the
strongest in the Presbyte-y.
| Dr.. Mott was appointed by Governor Wer.s as ore
| OF the Commissioners 20 build the new State Re-
| fprmatory in Railway. He has devoted much OF his
life TO minimizing Sunday labor, and succeeded
| Colone, Elliott +. Shepard president OF the
American Sabbath Union. Ile is an expert IN PEN
o.ogy and crimino.ogy.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29

the Battalion OF the East with headquarters on
the United States ship Portsmouth. foot OF Four
teenth-st Hoboken, and the Battalion OF the west.
with headquarters on the United states monitor
Ajax. at Camden The two battalions muster in all
close TO fou hundred men. Captain William ii.
Jaaues distinguished naval man, commands the
reserve and he has made the Portsmouth his flag
ship Captain Jaques has gone through all the
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
NO INDICTMENTS AFTER ALL.

Paterson Dec. Is (Spec.aD.-It was street rumor
to-day. and generally believed that the Passaic
County Grand jury by close vote. In heated
session, had reconsidered the drawing OF indlct-
ments against Lay Judge a. 4. Van Hovenberg for
the ownership OF "Dr" Deutschen's house and
against the Judges brother, James j. Van Hoven-
berg, for alleged backmail on Deutschen IL was
also understood that no indictments would be pre-
sented against any county or city officials for al
legged corrupt Dracfin-s
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
NEWARK TELEPHONE ELECTION.

The directors OF the Newark Teephone Company.
which recently received franchise 70 construct an
underground system Of telephones. have elected
John N. Gw!nne. president, 10 succeed Franklin
Noble resigned; George w Weidenmayer and sam
ue Klotz. vicepresidents; Osceo.a Currier. treas
urer and c. Fl. Atkinson general manager The
following directors also elected: joan NJ Gwin-
neil George w. Weidennayer. Samuel klotz. ". l.
Rls.ey, G. II. Atkinson. Osceo.a Curr,er, Char-es .
Dodd, Timothy W. Lord. Lewis NJ. Simpson ana
Franklin Noble OF NewYo-k. and James RusseI.
OF Baltimore.