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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-16
Snanish prooDs Reinforced.

Madrid Dec. 10-Dispatches received
here from Havana announce the arrival
there Of six transports with reinforce
ments Of Spanish troops for service in
Cuba. Gems. Marin and Pando were
also on board. The recent movements
of the insurgents in advancing into the
province of Santa Clara have created
considerable anxiety here.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22

The cigar case bearer in western New
York is the subject of bulletin issued
from the Cornell university station
Professor Slingerland believes that this
cigar case bearer can be kept in check
by two or three thorough sprayings with
paris green, one pound TO 300 gallons
OF water. The first application, which
may be effectively combined with the
bordeaux mixture then to be used for
the apple scab fungus, should be made
as soon as the little cases are seen ON
the opening buds. a second and perhaps
t. nd application may be necessary ut
intervals Of four 10 seven days on badly
infested trees. THESE sprayings will also
check the bad moth
Furthermore, it has been experim N
tally demonstrated i'll Canada that a Ike ro-
sene emulsion spray applied at the same
time as directed above for paris green
still more effectively checks the case
bearer. and we believe it would act like
wise on the bud moth. In pear orchards
both this case bemer and the pear p,ylla
can be effectively checked by the same
emulsion spray when the leaves are
opening III the spring.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
WE ARE cREAT llTIGANIS.
More Civll Law.uits Here Than In Any
ether Country In the World.


A man Of ingenious mind and appar
entity ample leisure La gone to the
trouble Of figuring Ut tie number Of
lawsuits brought il Zach country in
year. aud lie las reached the conclusion
that the United States Is a better coun-
try for attorneys and e5unscl9rs than any
other civilized land under the sun He
figures as lawsuits civil actions only,
taking into no account proceedings of
criminal character brought by the pub
lie authorities against individuals. He
has ascertained that, taking the figures
for the last ten years as fair average,
there are 1, $50, 600 lawsuits brought in
England every year, 80, 600 i'll France,
400, 900 in Italy, $500, 600 in Ger
many and 5,500,0 900 in the United
States
1t is not to be inferred from this that
the people of one country are much more
prone to litigation than are the people
of another, but the explanation is to be
found in the fact that the conditions Of
litigation gary exceedingly. Going to
law in England is very expensive bust
ness, for it entails outlays i'll the form
of costs and expenses SO large that many
of the courts are practically closed &c
persons of modest means, and a long
litigation unsuccessfully pursued ends
often i'll bankruptcy In France the
number Of lawsuits is kept down through
the general practice Of arbitration, ="
as many as 100, 600 cases in a year,
especially those arising from disputes
over wages, being settled by this agency
without onerous cost to either party. In
| Germany great majority of cases are
petty ones, involving Il small amount of
money and due, many of them, to Gus
toms on usages which are not sufficiently
defined to be, in all cases, similarly I'M
derstood by both parties to an agree
ment. This is especially the case i'll the
farming districts of Germany, and there
are many legal disputes i'll the manu-
featuring districts too
The number of cases credited to the
United States seems enC@aous but it
is probably accurate. There are, for ex-
ample, / district courts for the disposal
Of civil cases in New York city. In one
of these courts, by recent report, the
number of actions brought i'll a year
was shown to be 9,1G0. These courts
have before them each year, on the
average, Is, 900 cases. The cases brought
in the state courts of New York amount
in year to about $50, 900, and of those
brought in the federal courts New York
furnishes a very large number Taking
the whole country through, it is seen
that the average number of cases per
thousand of population is in the neigh
borhood of 10 to SIS. The number of
lawyers in the United States is material
ly larger than in any other country in
the world, and the amounts in dispute
here are much greater than elsewhere
New York Sun.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22

Tramp-Madam, have had nothing
to eat in four days and would thank you
heartily for anything in the liue of
nourishment
Madam would be glad TO supply
your need, good sir, but have just read
there is bacilli in everything we eat,
and humanity revolts against giving
you anything that might endanger your
salubrity.
Tramp-Thanks. madam, sincerest
thanks You have at least given me
food for reflection. New York Herald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
euENOS AYRES.
Argentine's Capital Is the Queen of the
Southern Hemisphere.


The omniscient Whitaker, under the
heading British Possessions In Aus
tralasia," states that Melbourne, with
it's suburbs, contained on Dec. 81, 1894,
an estimated population of Al, S32 in
habitants, being the most populous
city in the southern hemisphere. We
have always understood Rio de Janeiro
and Buenos Ayres to be also in the
southern hemisphere, and, oddly enough
Whitaker himself gives larger figures
for both of these cities than for Mel
bourne. The remark is probably one
that has been at some time true and has
been carried on from year to year.
In any case, the results Of the census
establish incontestably the claim Of
Buenos Ayres to be the greatest city of
South America and of the southern
hemisphere. With allowance for imper
fections i'll the execution of the census,
inseparable from the way in which it
was carried out, the figure 600, 6SS may
be taken as practically correct, and no
other city i'll this half of the world can
lay claim to possessing within 100, 900
of this number of inhabitants.
The population of BuenoA Ayres is
thus larger than that of any city of the
United Kingdom, except London and
Glasgow. 1t is considerably larger than
that of Liverpool or Birmingham, and
it is only about $4,000 less than the
combined populations of Manchester and
Stafford. OF the great cities of Europe
only Paris Berlin, Vienna, St. Peters
burg, Constantinople and Moscow sur
pass Buenos Ayres, and in North Amer
lea only New York, Brooklyn. Chicago
and Philadelphia. Our city is the second
city of the Latin world, surprising Mad
rid, Naples and Rome in Europe and
Rio Janeiro, Santiago, Lima and Mex
leo in the new world. The rate of
growth is no less remarkable than the
actual size, for in the last eight years
Buenos Ayres has increased about 80
per cent. -Buenos Ayres Review
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22

Steel rails are assumed by the cnsi-
neer who examined the Atchson system
recently to have life ON heavy traffic
lines Of Is years and on light traffic
lines Of 26 years, an average life Of
about 20 years. The New York Cen
trail reports the average life Of its rails
at II to 20 years. Of rails weighing -
pounds to the yard, 10 tons are required
for each mile of road; hence AT least one
twentieth If this amount, or s. ) tons.
must on the average be renewed eae h
year Most new roads may indeed be
safely operated for long time with
small expenditure ON account of rails
but then the renewals come all the
heavier later on.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22

All the captured cattle We're penned
into the houses, and filled them all, So
the troops and officers had to pass the
night in the open with no bedding and
no food 1t was bitterly cold, and he
yond green wood, which would not
burn, no fuel was obtainable 1t wa
amusing to see the officers trying TO cook
some mutton for themselves. as one of
the sheep was killed for dinner. but
what with the green wood, its smoke,
no cooking pots, etc, and the impossi
bihty of obtaining any hot water, the
meat dinner had to be given up Some
one said pea soup would be excellent
So, procuring n small brass pot, he pro-
ceeded to soak some Of the mules gram,
but this also was left as not even a
fusebox could be utilized with success
to make soup in.
Milk from the Waziri COW was the
next suggestion, SO three specially Sc
lected officers were deputed to try to
tame COW. After many trials and he
roic efforts, and many butts and kicks,
a COW was caught and tied; but, alas,
she was dry. Goats We're the same.
Finally hunger conquered, and pieces of
mutton stuck on to stick and roasted
over the smoking fire had to be accepted
us the evening meal. The cold at night
was very trying, and sleep was denied
to all, for ones feet grew so cold that
every hour a sharp walk was impera-
tive to keep ones circulation up. Add
ed to these, there were a rowdy camel
and vicious horse careering about most
of the night, and last, but not least, an
army of rats, who would insist on run
ming over ones face and body BLACK
wood $ Magazine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons Interested in either Of II
Estates hereinafter named.


Alta COURT OF PROBATE held at Show
- hogan, within and for the county of som
erset, on the I'd TUESDAY OF AUG. in the yea
OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-iv the following business having beer
presented for action thereupon hereaite
indicated. ii is hereby Ordered: That publi,
notice thereof be given to all persons interest
be holden at said Skowhegan. at the Probate
Office on the 2nd TUESDAY OF >ErT mex
at nine of the clock in the forenoon. and bt
heard thereon and object if they see cause.
AARON PARKER, late OF Skowhegan de
ceased VIII presented for probate by Sarah
Parker the executrix named therein.
WILLIAM BARRON. late Of Embden de-
ceased Will presented for probate by Josiah
c. Holway the executor named therein.
SARAH F. BU>WELL, late Of Starks deoeas-
ed viii presented for probate 10y Thomas
Boswell the executor named therein.
ORLANDO {. GAYLORD. late 81 Fairfield
dece ased Petition for the appointment II
Leroy I. Blackwell administrator presented
by Matte f. Gaylord widow; also her petition
for allowance.
JOHN PATTEN, late of Madison deceased
Petition for the appointment Of {. O small
administrator presentei BY Thomas VI Ben
nett ais. creditors.
DANIEL ; FOSS, late Of Washington. . l.
deceased. Petition for license TO sell and
convey real estate presented by james Fellows
executor and trustee.
EUGENE F. BATES. late OF Concord deceas-
ed. Petition for loeI to sell and convey
real estate presented by w. K. Jordan admin
istrator.
ASHER II. MORTON. late of Bingham de
ceased. Petition for license To sell aud convey
real estate presented by Arthur L. Diusmor,
administrator.
join BURNS. late of Moscow deceased
Petition for license to sell and convey rea.
estate presented by Arthur 4 Dinsmore ext
cutor.
MARY 5. COOK, late OF Fairfield deceased
Second count Of George 4. cain admiui,
tratTiS With VIII annexed presented
MARTHA ". BAKER. late of Bingham de-
ceased. First and final account o. FcWin :
Baker executor presented.
SARAH r. Pf%RCE, late Of New Portland
deceased. First account OF john A Hart ad-
mlnt~trator presented
PHlLENlA DUNLAP. late Of MERCER deceas-
cd Final account Of Henry Nao>veil &C o.
mlulstrator presented
SAMUEL II MACE late 81 ~milhhe)d de
ceased. first account OF Ou> sawyer admin
l>traior pIest ntrd.
MARY CHAMBERLAIN. ate of Norridgt-
Wock deceased Final account 90 William .
Baker executor present@i
LYDIA THOMPSON, ate 80 concord de.
ceased. Final aCcQuuU 20 I1iIan e. JtWett.
administrator de baufs non presented. also
petition for order 90 distribution Ia heirs.
TURNER BU~WELL. Judge
Attest;-\ 4rHtN FOWLER. Rcgis,ef
Post Office address. JuAgt and Register
Skowhegau. Me. 3W3t
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22

The best wearing, most stylish, and
the greatest value of any $500 Mems
Shoes on the continent.
Best calfskin, dongola tops, solid
leather soles, with all the popular toes.
lasts and fastenings, and Lewis Cork
Filled Solos,
Each pair contains paid-up Acct
dent Insurance Policy for 800, good for
30 days.
Wear Lewis Accident Insurance Shoes
once and you will never change The
insurance goes for "full measure
Talk with your dealer who sells Lewis
Shoes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
Messengers Notice.
STATE OF MAINE.

SOMERSET S. CouRT OF INSOLVENCY
In the case of William : Hilton, of Fair
field, Insolvent debtor.
This is to give notice that on the 18th day OF
August, A. d. 1895, a warrant in insolvency was
issued out of the Court of Insolvency for said
County of Somerset against the estate of said
William ;. Hilton of Fairfield adjudged to
be an insolvent debtor, on petition of aid deb
tor which petition was filed on the 18th day
of August, A. 1895, to which date interest on
claims is to be computed. That the payment
of any debts to or by said debtor and the
transfer and delivery Of any property by him
are forbidden by law. That meeting OF the
creditors of said debtor, to prove their debts
and choose one or more assiguees OF his es-
tate, will be held at Court of Insolvency TO
be holden at the Probate Court Room, in
Skowhegan, on Tuesday the 10th day OF Sept.
A. D. 1875, at one O'Clock in the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written. 2W93
WM. F. MUTT. Deputy Sheri
as MESSENGER Of said Court Of Insolyency.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
TIE MAIDEN AND THE BIKE.

Lovely maiden,
Pretty wheei.
'Nough to make olr : spnses reel;
Swiftly gll.ing
Through thu park.
Where tho lads and il>-,s spark.
Man approaching
X other wheel
Maiden fear begins Ia feel;
Tried to dodge him,
All in vain,
Rushes ON as If insane.
Then together
Wheel and wheel
Crash with shock that wrenches STEEL
Man takes header,
Maid a flop,
Both together take drop.
BEG your pardon"
Says the man
With what heart and grace he can.
Clumsy creature
Shrieks the maid
With look like lemonade.
Then uprising
Full Of ire,
And her glances flashing fire,
Wrathful maiden,
Deadly wheel,
Forth to other conquests steal.
Frank B. Welch in Detroit Free Press
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
Mes senger S Notice.
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE
SOMERSET S. CoURT or INSOLVENCY.
In the case Of Willard ;. Goodrich Of oneord
lnsoyent Debtor.
This is to give notice that on the 5th day OF
August A. ID. 1895, warrant in insolvency was
issued out of the Court OF Insolvency for said
County of Somerset against the estate OF said
Willard s. Good ch of Concord, adjudged to
be an insolvent debtor, on petition OF said
debtor, which petition was filed on the 3rd
day OF August A, d. 1895, to which date interest
on claims is to be computed. That the pay
ment of any debts to or by said debtor and
the transfer and delivery of any property by
of the creditors OF said debtor to choose
one or more assignees of his estate,
will be held at a Court of Insolvency
to be holden at the Probate Court Room in
said Skowhegan, on Tuesday the 10Th day OF
Sept A. d. 1895, at one o'clock in the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written. 2w33
JOSEPH ATKINSON, Deputy Sheriff
as Messenger of said Court of Insolvency.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
Bio Trade for Somebody

1t is impossible for me tc
do justice by my farm thi.
season, therefore | offer al
opportunity for some one il
want of good one. 1t nov
contains a good set OF build.
ings. Speak quick if 70,
want it.
,oa DR.. S. F. CONANT.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22

The Tuff, Farm and HON.. published
at Watervile. is making a Wonderful
tler 10 the boy who vii -end IN the
largest list Of Subscribers to thnt Nide-
awake paper. The oiirr j. no le.. than
four years course in some Maine
College. All contestants Who do not
win the prize will be paid commission
tor their work. such al offer is certain
~ worth trying for
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
Notice Of Second Meeting

STATE OF MAINE.
somerset IS. Court Of Insolvency
In the case az Benjamin :. Eaton az ~Aow-
hogan lu SAID county, InSolvent Debtor
This is to give notice that pursuant 10 au or
der of Court therefor, a SECOND meeting of the
Creditors of sand lnsoiyeut Debtor Mil ht held
al the Probate Court Room, SkoWhcE9u. IN
said louutN, on Tuesday the 10th day OF sept.
a a. ISIS, at one O'Clock in the afternoon.
Arrrsr- NATHAN FOWLER
2"St Register Of said NoUrt
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
Too Clieep.

Mrs. Veeribg lin bric.a.brae .tefc. to
daughter -" There l. an elegant vase.
Clara, and its marked only sg9 thiuk
| will take it 10 clerk VII j. your
lowest rrice on this vac. -irz
Jerk" sixty cent. madame.
Danghtef-"C ON" Oh. ma. 49, Tel,s
Sjttbgs.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22

The seven years of drought and famine
in Egypt recorded in Genesis began III
the year b. C. l10S.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
ARE YOUR
Insurance Rates
TOO HIGH ?
THEN PUT THE PROFITS IN YOUR
OWN POCKET.
4 Maine
MUTUAL
I FIRE
| INSURANCE.
COMPANY
DIRECTORS:

DIRECTORS:
HENRY G. STAPLES, CHARLES E. NASH,
JAS. e. FULLER, ALGENoN S. BANGS,
FRANK L. WEBER, CHAs. w JONES,
CHAs. II. BLAIsDELL.
Our plan oil surance (Which is no expert
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the Cash Premiums received, the actual fire
losses and necessary running expenses are
deducted, a reasonable percentage carried to
reserve fund to meet any emergency and the
balance is converted into dividend and paid
back to the policy holders as their policies
expire thus furnishing to property owners
RANCE At COST!
AS only irst class risks AIKEN by our COM
pany, this plan cannot fail to benefit you.
Home.Ofhce, Masonic Temple, Augusta, Me,
CHANDLER FUTILE Agent.
SkOWHEcAN, MAINE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22

Mrs De Style--Where are your sta
bles?
Mrs, Highupp-We have not room for
stables We board our horses, but the
boarding stables are very exclusive,
very exclusive indeed New York
Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22

Time marks the title page of our lives,
death the fms, and the grave becomes
the binding
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
Freedom Notice !!

This certiies that |, William J. knight. here
by give to my son Aaron knight the remain.
der of his time until he is twenty wears OF
age. | shall hereafter. during his minority
pay no debts of his contracting and claim
none of his wages WILLIAM J. KNIGHT
Witness: h. GILMAN
Bingham, August 5th, 1895. S-w-2 81
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
ERCuR!AL
III POISON

Is the result of the usual treatment of blood
disorders. The system is filled with Mercury and
Potash remedies-more to be dreaded than the
disease-and in a short while is in q far worse
condition than before. The common result is
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-22
Libel for Divorce.

-1AItol MANI
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-11-02
DEATH OF A PIONEER.
Joseph Gibson Expires Very Suddenly at
Beaver Dam,

Beaver Dam. Wis, Oct Speciall
Joseph :. Gibson. pioneer of Dodge
county aud one of its best and most
prominent citizenS died at 6 o'clock last
evening, aged 20 years. He came to
RaCinc, Wis, in 1910. to Lowell Dodge
county III 1914. and for twcnty-six years
he resided in this city. lie died of heart
disease. lie leaves Il wife, son and
daughter. the latter being Mrs. John W.
Canes of Lowell.
Ncenah, Wis, Oct. IS Special. i
John Mcrklcy, 4 weII-to-do farmer of
tn" town of Nmland. died yesterday of
general debility. aged 50 years. De
ceased had been a resident of this coun-
y for over forty years.
Green Bay, Wis. oct. 2S-T Special /
The funeral of Capt Joseph Il. Wing
took place yesterday afternoon from the
tendance attestin2 the high regard in
which the dead man was held. The
Dh~pquies were in charge Of the Odd
Fellows and the pallbearers were So
lected equally from among the Masons
and Odd Fellows.
Mrs. w. II. Mckay, whose husband
is extensively Interested in cattle ranches
in Texas and Mexico, died at her home
here last evening. aged 63 years. The
funeral will occur Wednesday afternoon.
kcnosha, Wis, oct. 2S-[Special. /
Henry NJ. Rogers, one of the first set
tiers in this county. was found dead in
his bed yesterday. He was a prominent
Prohibitionist and last spring was can
didate for mayor on the Republican tick
It. lie was also prominent in Masonic
circles. He was 60 years of age Mr..
Rogers was II bachelor
John Dale another old resident Of the
county. died at his home on Clark ave
nue. Saturday night, aged so years. He
leaves wife and six grown up children.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-11-02
WILL BE No " AR.
hat Hong KOng Dispatch TO the
London Times was
Incorrect.

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London. oct. % n" 'rI"b" TINS AT
moon publishes from correspondent
from Hong Kong ii virtual reiteratiou
# 4 di~p9trh to the Times from Hong
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=" ,t'I''"e - '"''''' ~
y Chlaa t" ku>sia. y adlitl"n3l *'aI" .I
nShi III IN" 'tI"'r hiNla''h y Ih"' ,I ,,'I
'ilTt''H secret treaty ''' wen - una @ 'l,I
hu|SA Na> ,nn'"|"' !" -, he'eIH''S'l w., :
~ Wong NJ hn2n, Wh" was 'llSla.'h,'t
90 ltuSHiI, l'i,II"I! I"l 'u' p"'tt'">' W
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-11-02
POLICE ARE PUZZLED.
All Efforts to Fathom the Oneida
Murder Mystery Have
Failed.

Green Bay. Wis. Oct. S.-[Special. i
( While the authorities believe they have
fDuIsl d clue TO the identity of the skelc-
ton recently uncarlhed on the Oneida
! Reservation there are others who think
| the officers are entirely at sea. It was
at first thought the remains might be
| those of Mrs. Charles Hartske, who
parted from her husband in this city last
July and has not been seen since. IbHn
the theory sYaS advanced that perhaps
the bones were those of Mrs. DaZkOWSki,
the Polish woman who disappeared last
spring after being terribly beaten by her
| husband. DOW in jai awaiting trial on Il
charge of murder. But the reservation
and the Polish settlement in the town Of
Laton are too tar apart to make that
theory tcnable. Lastly. at the inquest III
progress at Seymour over the remains,
witnesses have testified that Il man
named Woods, who profcSsed to be q
theatrical manager or agent. and a glrl
named Leonard, who disappeared from
tins city last December and has not since
been heard of. were seen together in that
ncighhorhood and stopped at the houses
OF Indians and other persons. BY reason
OF this the authorities are led to believe
that they have discovered Il clue to the
identity Of the remains
ii Is stated. however. 10y persons some
what familiar with the disappearance of
the Leonard girl. whose real name was
Mabel Lcnuhardt, that she is not dead
Late ,ast spring Il young woman answer
ing the description Of Mabel Leonhardt
was married to Swcdc at Rockford,
III. and deserted her npWly-made hus-
band the day ut the marriage. This
young woman was ut that time a mem
bcr of q small transforming theatrical
company such as Woods was trying 10
get together here and Travelled under the
stage name of Woods Not long ago she
returned IT, Rockford and said she was
willing To live with her husband; but he
refused To receive her. having in the
meantime instituted proceedings for a di=
vorce. This matter will he heard at the
October term of the circuit court at
Rockford. now being held The thcatri-
cal yoUHg Woman then returned to the
home of her mother i'll Chicago, where
MrS LNnmhnrlt mnNnd frnn this city