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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
FATAL NEGLECT OF DUTY.
II Results in Two Deaths nnd Fatal In
iuries to Three Others.

CrsuiSNATI, Dec. 3i.--Two passenger
trains coilided last night on the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern railway near Coal
City, fourteen miles from Cincinnati Two
persons were killed and six injured. Both
engines were totally wrecked, as the en-
gincers had little time to check their
speed. The combination car Of the Louis
vile express and express car ON a train
from st. Louis were telcscopcd.
The dead are; Fireman Wilson, Of the
louisville express, and an unknown man
who was buried under tho wreck
Tho most seriously injured are: Fremen
Herman Bruning, Of the st. Louis train;
Jacob Bauer, of Lawrcnceburg, Ind, md
Alonzo Pruett engineer Of the Louisville
express. 1t Is feared that these are fatally
hurt. rAt
A special train arrived mt midnight with
the Injured and they were at once takon
to the Bctts Street hospital. The cause OF
the accident was the failure OF the operator
al Sorrs StSf'i5s, within the city limits, to
report to the Louisville train m 0raer 70
waitat Delhi and let the ST. Louis trasS
pass Ii there H
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

A gale at Vera Cruz Mexico, yesterday
completely wrecked ordin's theatre and
circus.
A shock Of earthquake was felt yester-
day at Weiner- Neustadt, thirteen miles
south of AustriA's capital
The king Of Korea is in constant fear of
assassination, and is guarded nightly by
the American missionaries.
An uprising took place on Christmas
eve at Aux Cages, Hayti, which was quickly
suppressed by the government.
The death Is announced In London Of
Mrs. Stirling, tho we'll known actress, who
retired in 1885. She WAS rs years old.
The Venezuelan government has made
several important political arrests, includ-
ing, among others, Martin Perez. a brother.
n-laW OF Matos
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Emnlor.r and Emnlnrs. confrr.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8t-General Man
ager Beetem, Of the Union Traction COM
pany, held an open conference last night
with delegation of tho company's moter-
men and conductors in reference to the
grievances which precipitatod the recent
strike No definite arrangement was
reached. There will be n further confer
ence tomorrow night, when 1t is expected
matters will be arranged satisfactorily to
all concerned. Manager Boetcm seems dis
posed to place all the old men back on
their original runs, retaining the imported
men as extras. He also said the company
was considering plan of equallzing the
hours of work, and also wns trying certain
styles of vestibule cars. One of these latter
was run over one of the lines yesterday.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
v.opAt n,,rrs.

]. L. Rhoada 4 Sons have been awarded
q medal for tho excellence of their goods
at the Atlanta Exposition.
Branch II. Glles leaves this city for
Denver, Col. tomorrow.
William LRWton, iae president OF the
Wilmington Board OF Trade. was present
last evening AT the banquet given In
honor OF Tho nourse opening in philadel.
phia.
Chancellor Nicholson yesterday passed
the accounts of the trustees OF tho Rogers
eetAte.
Tho steamboat sylvan Glenn was taken
of the railway at tho works Of the Pusey
Il Jones Com pany yesterday.
The Delaware Chemical Co. yesterday
received permit to eruct an ammonia
factory on Market street south OF the
Ohrlstiana. 1t will be OK frame 3ox52 feet
and will cost sis5o,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Chief Justice snodgras, Arrested.

CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 31--Chief Justice
Spodgrass was arrested on warrant sworn
out by John r. Beasly, charging him with
assault with intent to kill The warrant
was served by a country constable, and
was taken out at Sherman Heights, five
miles in the country, and was kept very
quiet Judge Snodgrass' attorneys applied
to Judge Moon of the circuit court, for a
release on writ of habeas corpus. The
circuit court judge held that the warrant
was improperly issued and the defendant
chief justice was released. He is already
on bond to appear at the next term of the
circuit court to answer to the charge Of
pistol carrying and malicious shooting.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Mrs. pavidsop,. case Continued.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 31.-The case of
Mrs. Mary A. Davidson, charged with ex-
tortlon by Rev. G. o. Brown, whom she
accused of intimacy with Miss Matte
Overman, and from whom she obtained
$500 as "hush' money, was called in the
police court yesterday. DIR. Brown claims
that he paid the woman the money to se-
cure evidence upon which to insure her
conviction, while the woman's explana-
tion is that the money was for another wo-
man, Mrs. Baldwin, who cannot be found,
but who, Mrs. Davidson claims, rented a
room to DR.. Brown in which to meet Miss
Overman. The case went over untl Thurs
div
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
COMMISSIONER BREWER.
Judge Brewer accepts First Place in th
Venezuelan Commission.

NcHcLuoahh Noihhftsstoh+
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3L--Judge Brewer, OF
the United States supramc court, has bcpa
rendered and has accepted a place on the
Venezuelan boundary commission.
David ]. Brewer wns born in Smyrna
Asia Minor, where his father was mis-
sionary. in 1910, but was brought to this
country when about three years old. He
received common school education, and
was graduated from Yale college, After
years study Of the law in New York city
Mr.. Brewer removed to Kansas, where he
early took a prominent place in his pro
fession. He served two terms of SIX years
each on the supreme bench OF that state,
and had entered upon the third term when
President Arthur appointed him judge OF
the Eighth judicial circuit, to succeed
George w. McCrGry He served for some
timo on the federal bench with great credit,
and in 1859 he was appointed one Of the
associate Justices Of tho supreme court Of
the United States. Justice Brewer is a
nephew of Justice Stephen J. Field, his
mother having been member of the fa-
. NOUS Field family.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Buraiot,s wives unrelentinr.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Dec. 31.-In Judge
Rumsey's court the referee handed up two
decisions in the action against w. p, Bur
dick, now in jail on the charge Of bigamy.
The first was an action for divorce brought
by Grace P. Burdick, OF Livonia, against
Burdick, in which the prayer of the petl-
tioner is granted and Marjorie s. Roden Is
named as correspondent. co The second is an
action brought by Marjorie S. Roden OF
San Francisco, against Burdick to annul
marriage on the ground that the defen'
dant had wife living at the time, The
referee finds in favor Of tho plaintiff. Miss
Roden is in Rochester and says she will re-
main until she sees Burdick behind the
bars in Auburn state prison, and then she
will go home to her people in California.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
To Avenge Kentucky Lynching.

LEBANON, Ky, Dec. 8i.-Fully thou
sand people assembled at the court house
in this village yesterday to take action on
the burning to death of Mrs. J. It. West
and the killing of w. A. Deveres by five
men near this place on Saturday night.
The speeches were all vigorous In denun-
citation Of the disgrace on Marion county,
and some very strong resolutions were
passed. The sentiment of tho community
seems to get stronger every hour against
the lynchers, and there is little doubt now
In the minds Of the authorities but that
they will arrest the perpetrators and con-
vipt them
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
nry.tcriou. Shooting in New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.-Willlam Il. Rob-,
inson, bookkeeper, was shot at his resi-
aence on West Fifty-nnth street by Ed
yard Hallenbeck, young Brooklyn man.
Hnllenbeck fired TWO shots, and then os-
capped. He was captured by policeman
and taken to the wounded mans bedside
for Identification. While there, In tho
presence Of Robinson's brothera and
others, he fired three more shots at his
victim, two of which took effect. Robin
son, 1t is believed, will recover. The
would-be murderer regretted that his
shots were not effective. The cause Of tho
shooting is a mystery, but is believed to
be jealousy.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
a'HE VOTE
A Gland I'r,.eut.

Just at this time 1t would make eome
poor family happy and keep them warm
and comfortable for you to send them q
ton OF good coal. The place TO order II Is
from Ii. 4. Sergeant. Office 7th and King
stree,s. Yard. l0B Maryland aveaue.
Phone 545.
eyiiickory wood for open CRATES.
BS-LErgs Pea Coal for family use.
Coal all under cover and we'll screened.
2240 lbs. TO the ton.
Pine or oak kindling wood split roady
for use.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Cash and casbler Missing.

BRooKFIELD, Mass, Dec. 3i.-Hirnm p.
Gerald, cashier Of the BrookHeld Savings
bank, has disappeared. Ii is believed he
ia defaulter to the amount of between
$4,000 and sl5 900, and his disappearance
strengthens this belief. About three weeks
ago George w. johnson, president of the
bank, was appointed receiver He insti.
tuted an investigation into the affairs Of
the institution, and has since discovered
something wrong with Gerald's accounts.
Gerald was town clerk of Brookheld. Hc
ran II drug store, was interested in many
business enterprises and was prominent in
the affairs Of tho town.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
EXPLANATORY.

The fire engine will be on exhibition in
tho window of tho iewelry store Of Chas.
M. Banks, No. 615 Market street.
Each FIRE company contesting for the
prize to have a representative present at
the count every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday evenings.
Each ballot to be placed in the box in
Mr., Banks's jewelry store, No. 6i5 Market
street.
Direct all coupons Engine Contest.
Tho name of the company must be writ
ten plainly on each coupon.
All coupons must be voted within one
week of date thereon.
Contest ends February Let. 1895.
Tho engine which is being contested for
will be given by MIR. Banks and not by
the REPUBLICAN,.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
FnmlIY Reunion.

A grand family reunion was held on
Christmas cay by James Starting at the
home of his son. John &. Startling of
White Htu. The day was pleasantly
spent playing lawn tennle. base ball and
other games. AT Z o'ciood a number of
friends sat down to dinner. whore table
groaned with piles of good thlngs.
Among those present were: James
Startling. Sr.. John q. Startling, White
Hall; Frank Startling, Elkton. Nd; Mr.
and Mrs Nathan Moor. MT. and Mira. Jos.
Robins on, Mira, Mary Fox Mrs. Mary A.
Williams, Frank Reblnso on. Leo Roblnson,
Mrs z NJ. Ham mitt Of this city Joseph
Robin, on. Jr., Miss Emily Robinson. Nlss
Mary Roblnson AND Jtmes Moor.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
The reycuue Gutter BOAR Scandals,

SAN FRANcIseo, Dec. Bi.--The examina-
tion Of the scandals growing out of the last
cruise Of tho revenue cutter Bear began
yesterday. The proceedings wore in tho
name of preliminary examination of the
charges recently made by the vessels
crew against Lleutepants Dorry and Dan
iels, in order to determins whether the ac-
cusations possess sufficient merit to war
rant regular court Of inquiry. The ex-
animation is expected to be productive of
some very sensational stores, as the crew
of tho Bear, upon whom the burden Of
proof rests, promises to furnish sufficient
evidence to support tho charges.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
r.vo, vic,orv ,or ,frvIc ua,,.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3f.--The proprietors of
the big music halls won victory yester.
day, before City Magistrate Kudlich, in
the test cases instituted against them last
week for selling beer and liquors during
performances. Tic magistrate held that
section 2,0l0 OF the consolidation act, under
which the arrest of Mcssrs. Roster, Ham
mersteln and Kraus was made, has been
ever since its enactment construed by all
the branches Of the municipal government
as not applying to the places Of amuss-
ment now made the subject Of sudden at
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
THE RINGING OF rHEBELI.s.
BIZ AMANDA ROWE.

BIZ AMANDA ROWE
As we bid thee, Old Year. fond ndIeu,
We feel thou hast been kind and true.
At times. yet OF many hearthrsuks lad
memory tells,
AT tie ringing OF tho bells.
Sweet. solemn bells. Why dost thoa
bow thy hoary bend
Old year at the foremost chime.
ls't that tho fairy blitheaome tread
or the infant year
Doth proclaim thy knell
AT the rinaing OF tho solemn midnight
bell2
We had loved thee much. Old Year
When swaddling infant thou seemed
to us so dear.
Thy presence was Sd cheering.
Bur when thou left us our hearts beat
sadder rhymes.
At the Raging Of the midnight chimes.
Ring out, thou bells. so true ard clear.
Ring In bright hopee for glad New
Year
For peace and plenty ard all that tells
OF tho love OF One Who above US dwells.
As the liquid notes
From thy braZen throats.
Note The ringing and tho Ginning OF tho
bells.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Won the Bet, but Lost HI. L,f.

CHILLIcoTHE, o., Dec. S1.--william
Everhart on Sunday shot ana killed Ar
thur Jones, aged 10, near Batnbridge,
Ross county Jones, in his antomortem
statement, said the shooting was mal,c-
ious. Evcrhart said he bet Jones he could
shoot his hat of his head without hurting
him Jones won the bet, but lost his life
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Coal Goat. wrecked, One Man Killed.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 3l.-The towboat Harry
Brown, while en- route to the south with u
large fleet of coal boats, ran aground at
Glass House Rifle, Brunnot's Island. The
pilot attempted to back into deeper water
to release the fleet, when a heavy cable
parted, the ends striking Jonathan Wood
and deck hand. The latter was instantly
killed, and Wood was seriously injured.
Two coal boats and one barge containing
10000 bushels of coal were sunk and tho
channel biockaded. The sunken boats
were blown out with dynamite. Tho loss
will be very heavy.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
The krenG,ua of Lamps.

The Street and Sewer Department has
frequently great deal OF difficulty in
getting paid for smashed street lamps.
Scarcely week passes without an aoci :
dInt of this kind, and 1t frequently hap
Iens that tho person who was responsi-
Ble for the accident cannot be located.
In majority OF cases the lamps are brok-
en- by wagons loaded with hay. and tho OF.
fender lives In the country. The secretary
has to look the matter up and send bill
for The damages.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Lnurer shoemal.er INDICTED.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3l.-Among the In
tlictments found by the grand jury yester-
day was ono against Attorney William A.
Shoemaker, who was counsel for H. H.
Holmes, the convicted murderer. The bill
charges him with attempted subornation
of perjury
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Rovolutlonary pen,ion.r Dead.

ALBANY, Dec. s1.-Aunt Patty Richard
son, widow Of Godfrey Richardson, who
served In the Continental army, died at
Bethel Vt, Thursday night, aged 81. She
had been failing for the past ten years, and
the end came almost imperceptibly She
was Richardson's second wife. Godfrey
Richardson received pension as minute
lnan at Breeds Hill. The pension was
continued to Mrs. Richardson by a special
act Of congress. She was the last person
kolding revolutionary pension in Yer
xnnnt
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Anh Sow a ZInc Trnst.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3i,-The biggest deal in
the history of the zinc mining in Missouri
will be closed by Jan. |. 1t will unite all
the zinc smelters of the country except
four under one management, practically,
and tho result will be, tho promoters say,
better prices for zinc in all branches and q
general revival of the industry. The
money involved is about $1,000, coo.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
reported Capture Of zeltoun Denied

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 3l.-Aceoriing to
tho latest adyices from Zeitoun, received
from Independent sources, the Turkish
troops are not yet in possession of that
town. Instead of having been defeated by
tho Turks, as officially announced here,
tho insurgent Armenlans are said to be oc-
cnpying the heights commanding the
town, and preventing the Turkish troops
from entering.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Republican District Committee.

The Republican Fret District Committee
last night adopted resolutions of regret
upon the death oil John W. Merldeth, late
member from the Third district of tbs
Tenth ward. The vacancy created by this
death was also filled by the election of
Ianao r. llfoyn
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
nrlynn In,ane hy Hnrror.

! GUTHRIE, o. T., Dec. 31.-Henrie Harri-
son, living near Mound City, got up dur
ing tho night and, falling In the fireplace,
was burned to death. His grandson, who
discovered the burning body, was so over
6omo with the horror OF the scene that he
has become a raying maniac.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
ROCKLAND NEWS.
Brief Sketch of What is Passing
in That Beautiful Town on the
Brandywine as found by La
quadc.

On Christmas evenirR ho 8, n 'ay sc hcol
OF Mt. Lebanon M. Il. Lnurch gave Its an
nnai entertainment. tho church having
been Handsomely decorated by j. II. Davis
Tor tho occasion.
The children and grandchildren OF John
w. Day spent Christmas with their par
ente
L. W. Jordan and wife are laid up from
an attack af Lpurippe.
Mr.. Taylor gave US on Sunday morning
what lie cnlled an extent pore ON the con
fession OF Elm. In the evening he tieliv.
cred an interesting discourse on tho
frults of rlghteouaness.
resident oil our neighborhOod but
fol merly OF the far. of land Of Italy was
seen on Christmas morning going from
house to houae, and on making Inquiry
we learned that the day previous he had
-been 70 the city and procured his Christ.
mas In a fSur.gaiion jug. but on leaving
the train at M6Gfchanin he founi that the
fumes thereof had unnAfyeA HIN 10 such
an extent that lie was compellai 10 pro
cure the assistance Of n pasgar- by. who
promtsed TO take his jug to Its destina.
ilon and do The came thing by him. but
up to tto present tins tho obilging friend
bas lot heen found. and all that can bo
rome bared OF him was thai he had ON q
white ovsrcoat and drove n red horse.
Christmas was spent out here In quiet
way. although quite nuntber madc
much preparation Ia the way OF treea
and 50 on. Among those who had line
Day. l. If. Richards. Jacob A. Weich, Geo.
Wallace. David Logan. Waite Phillips and
others A number of visitors spent The
day with friends In the place. while some
OF our people were with frienh5 else.
where.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31

famous throat and lung speciiic cures
hoHrsonese, sure throat. Group, etc. For
consumption It Is splendid preventing
and curing oven hopeless cases. For sale
at COG King st.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Anpther Bond Is.ue coming.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.-There is now no
reasonable doubt that another bond issue
has been fully agreed upon, and that the
details of contract with syndicate, of
which Mr.. j. Plerpont Morgan is the head,
have been arranged, so that nothing re-
mains to be done to carry it into effect but
for the secretary Of The treasury to sign
his name thereto. Tho amount Of the next
issue, it is almost certain, has been fixed
at sl0o, 0oo, 900, and it is believed that the
terms of the contract are rather more
favorable to tho government than those
under which the last issue was made.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
What the Republican Would Like


What the Republican Would Like 90
When will the street market be removed
from the streets !
when will the kielkers get rest?
When will the goats In tho Tenth ward
get assessedf
When will Police Commissioner John
Lawson be elected mayor of Wilmington2
When will the city taxes be less aud
wages higher?
When will reporters an increase OF
wages getf
When will mora water aud less beer bo
drank?
When will the other fire companies catch
up to the WnBhington's voter
When will all the benches of tho huck.
sters ard others doing business on tIadi-
son end King strests, be driven Inside tho
building llne2
When Will the public know the differ
ence between full tiedRed butcher and o
skinner?
When will the com missions De aholished2
When viii Municipal Clerk Sam Adam s
full fledged lawyer be2
When will Mr. Washington Hastings his
etcck market reports cease to writer
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
NoIIcs.

A. L. AInscow q Co. are now rscslylng
a boat loud OF oysters daily. and selling
them Wholesale aud fetall OF No. e02 Mar.
ket stfeet, and t0p East Fourth strest.
Call phone 65f or 6f3, and have your oys.
fefs delivered free. A. l.. AinsovH & Co,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
MIR. t,,,y,. ou M, wav ,,o,...

Rev. W. Frederick Lowis sailed from
Liverpool. England. for this country on
December 2S. lie has heen with Ills mother
In England two months. tie will arrive
In New York ON Friday and will Occupy
tho pulpit OF his church on Sunday.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
The IN. MI ASa,nan

Constipation causes more than half the
ills OF women. Kari's Glover Root Tea ls
a pleasant cure Tor Constipation. For
sale by N. B. Dnnforth. End and Market
streets,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
t.amn Rnnnt,a,nl riiIa.

SIN. ma tho first amona pills for tha
ndss, made OF pure material stand high
in iheiT recon 10 endhiioE for ths lnfirml,
tlts Of iAslsa u, alse ssn, by mail. 8oS
King street
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
@. r. RIbbans Has Opened

A paper store at l05 East Second street,
where he has MANILA paper In sheets and
rolls aud the cutters for the roll paper,
toilet paper, paper hags and tvines. and
hopes TO DO favored with call from tho
business men generally. Prices low.
Open Saturday evenlngs until 10 O'Clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Talk of Lynchlpr in ArIsap.a..

HELENA, Ark, Dec. sl.-John Huniee
for twenty years manager Of the William.
son plantation near this city, was SHOT
and instantly killed by Lee Leak, colored.
The murderer escaped, but Is being pur
sued. Talk oflynohing ls freely indulged In.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31

Consumption. lngrIpps pneumonia and
all Thu oat and lung dlseases are cured by
Shiloh's Cure. For sale by NIB. Danfortb,
end and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31

The Christian Endeavor Society OF the
First Presbyterian Church will give New
Yeals Dinner to poor children. NednGs-
day afternoon, Januar ]. at 200 o'clock
Ilckets nny 70 nau oy oppIylpR at inc
ing.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Homo Wedding.

On Thu sday afternoon Miss Matilda e.
Fraim and Ellis P. Preston. OF Unionviile,
Pa. were married at the residence OF the
brides parents at Ogden, Delaware
County. Pa. William Mcdonald. OF Mar.
shaliton Del. was best man.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
100 hide Ilci.e.s Between wilmluaton q

Commencing Jan. 1st. 1906. the Baltl-
m ore 4 0hio RailIoad Co. will place on
sale al Its Delaware Ave. and Market st.
stAiiune, enc hundred trip tickets between
Wilmington and Philadelphia at rate OF
eco. These tickets will be good on all
tlLfns including tho celebrated Royal
Blue Line.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31

The leading dlniag caterers of the city
ere A. IA. Ainseow and the Clayton House,
They furI ish the quickest meals In the
ony. Joes ph II. 8. Chrlsty ls head waiter
al the AiGteow restaurant and John CHIP.
pey nt the Clayton House.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Cnntntn nj OnI. UIII.

A cantata entitled, "a Good Tlme with
Santa Claus will be given by the mem.
Sers OF Oak Hill Sunday School on Tues.
day evening, December. 3ist.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
SPECIAL alENTION


ruppingand leeenins. IqJ y. sseondII
II. r. Davis, sewsler. 0 II. and 81
American Laundry. B9a West Front ST.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31
Cliy Vaccine Physie,ans.

Tho Democratic members OF City Coun.
eli will caucus this and tomorrow even-
ing for city yaccine physicians. Four arc
TO be- elected on the first meeting night In
January, which will be thursday evening
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-12-31

Karrs Clover Root Tea purifiss the
blood and gives clear and beautiful
com plexion. 90r sale by N. Is. Danforth,
2nd and Market streets.