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CHARGED WITH INTOXICATION.
Lieut.. Werlich of the Philadelphia to
BE COUrt-Mnrtfnlel.

Word has reached here tina, Lieut. P. ].
Werlich of the flagship Philadelphia, which
arrived in San Francisco yesterday morn
ing from a cruise in Puget sound, has
been ordered to trial by court-martial on
charges of lntCxication on duty. Accord
ing to the story, Lieut.. Werlich made his
first serious fall from grace while the
Philadelphia was at Port Townsend about
six weeks ago. A party of ladies and gen.
tlemen attended a supper aboard the war;
ship, and when the festivities were over it
was fourd that Lieut. Werlich was not
sober enough to assist the ladies into the
launch. Just before the flagship started
south Lieut. Werlich returned to the YES
sci after ten-days' shore leave in such
a deplorable state of intoXication, SO it is
said, that he was at once put under arrest
and formal charges were preferred against
him of drunkenness on duty.
The court-martial appointed to try this
case consists of Capt. 7. F. Kane, Com
mander Z. w. Watson, Lieut.. T. S. Phelps
Lieut.. J. B. Milton, Lieut.. c. Z. Fox
Lieut.. F. A. Wilmer, Lieut. F. E. Greene
and Lieut.. w. r. A. Rooney, all of the
navy, with Capt H. c. Cochrane of the
marine corps judge advocate.
Lieut.. Werlich is we'll known in this city
and personally is a very popular officer.
He YVES graduated from the Naval Acad-
envy in the class of 1877. Several years
ago he was married to Miss McCeney, one
of the bellies of this city, who is new said
to be with him in his trouble at San Fran
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London Newspaper Comments on the
Venezuelan Matter.
GLADSTONE URGES COMMON SENSE
Figuring Out Moves on Wars
Checkerboard.
STEPS THAT ARE LIKELY

LONDON, December 23.-This afternoon
newspapers continue commenting editorial
ly and at length upon the Venezuelan mat
ter, but their remarks are on the financial
rather than a political aspect of the case.
While there is no abatement of the express
sions of belief that the ground taken on
behalf of the United States is untenable,
the tone is altogether more pacific. Yet
there is a considerable display of satisfac-
States.
The dispatch which Mr.. Gladstone sent to
the New York World, in answer to the lat
ter's request for a message to the American
people on the Venezuelan question, has at
tracted wide attention here and elsewhere.
In reply Mr. Gladstone cabled: Dare not
interfere. Only common sense required
Cannot say more with advantage"
The St James Gazette this afternoon,
commenting upon Mr.. Gladstones message
to the proprietor of the New York World,
says:
Common sense would have avoided the
shock which has been given to both coun-
tries. 1t will find its way out; it is the
Americans who must supply the needful
pinch of sanity, which they are fully
capable of doing"
The Westminster Gazette advises all con-
cerned to take a holiday and n breathir g
ITSELF" adding: "Wnen both sides discover
that there is ample room for considera-
ton, concession and adjustment, the COM
mon sense party in the United States may
be sure that it will be met half way by the
common sense party here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-23
MEN WHO WOULD FIGHT,
Manifestation of Warlike Spirit in
the COuntry.

Manifestation of Warlike Spirit in
the Country.
LINCOLN, Neb., December 23-Rumors
of war have caused considerable specula-
ton to the number of men Nebraska
might be able to furnish if called upon by
the general government. Gov. Holcomb
has been called on by the eastern press
and other sources for similar informa ton.
Gov. Holcomb has given out the follow
ing:
Two regiments, one troop of cavalry and
one battery of artillery, with total
numerical strength of not less than 1,4o1
men could be placed in the field instantly
should occasion require. The regiments are
well armed and equipped
Military men who have studied the cues
ton believe that one company could be
raised in each of the ninety counties in
the state on short notice. That would be
the city of Lincoln could furnish at least
two or three regiments. Omaha and South
Omaha, five regiments, and with other
cities to Draw FROM at least eighteen or
twenty regiments would be in readiness in
short order. Probably 10000 volunteers
might be available from Nebraska.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, December 23-Capt
j. w. Kennedy of this city. speaking for
the Northwestern Center of the Fenian
Brotherhood, sent a message to Presi-
dent Cleveland rendering the services of
10000 men, who have been under fire be-
fore" in case OF war with Great Britain
st. Paul has been Fenian center for
twenty-five years, and a large number of
the men now anxious to fight England
abetted Louis Riel in his two rebellionS in
the Canadian northwest.
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A CRAZED MOTHER.
She Attempts to Dash Out the Brains
of Her Infant.

This morning about O'Clock there was an
exciting scene in the house of colored wo-
nan named Mary Anderson, at ass o street
northwest, the result of the woman being
temporarily insane. Four days ago the wo-
man gaze birth to a child and since then
she has suffered to such an extent that her
mind has become affected. At about the
time stated her insanity took a homicidal
form and she had a desperate struggle with
her husband, who was unable to manage
her. When he had become worsted in the
struggle and his wife got away from him
she grabbed her baby from the bed and
made desperate attempt to murder the
infant by striking the young one against
the wall
Screams of those who participated in the
struggle, as well by others in the house,
aroused the whole neighboshood, ar1 among
II ose to respond were SerSt. Bannigan and
Policemen Trumbell and Reith.
The insane mother was soon quieted, the
ambulance called and the mother and her
nearly dead infant were taken TO the Wash
ington Asylum Hospital for treatment
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TOMORROW,S WEATHER.

Fair Followed by Threatening ana
Probably Showers in the Afternoon.
Forecast till pm. Tuesday.-For the Dis
trict of Columbia, Maryland and Delaware
fair, followed by threatening weather; prob
ably showers Tuesday afternoon or evening";
warmer; generally southerly winds.
For Virginia and North Carolina, fair IN
eastern portion, increasing cloudiness, with
showers in western portion tonight, showers
in the interior Tuesday; warmer tonight
warmer in the interior Tuesday; southerly
winds.
Weather conditions.-The barometer IS
high in the south Atlantic states and nigh
est in the central Rocky mountain regions
it has fallen rapidly on the northern ROCKY
mountain plateau and the north racine
SLOPE and is unusually low north OF Mon
tana where a storm of marked energy Is
central with a pressure of 2S.SS
The temperature has risen from 10 TO ~
degrees in the central valleys and in the
northwest
Light rains have fallen in the lower lake
region, the central valleys and the south
west.
Rivers-The rivers have risen . feet at
Pittsburg II at Parkersburg. and % at
Cairo. The Arkansas, at Fort Smith, Is 81
feet above the danger line and rising.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at s
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CATTLE STEALING,
Large Scheme to Run OFF Cattle
From LOudoun County Farms.

"a large Scheme to Hun OH Cattle
From LOudOun County Farms.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
ROUND HILL, Va, December 23-Great
excitement prevails in this end of Loudoun
county over the discovery Of wholesale
scheme of cattle stealing, which has been
going on for several months. A number of
prominent and well-to-do farmers are un-
der suspicion, and several arrests are likely
10 De made. James Cross. prominent
farmer living near here was arrested yes
terday on suspicion, and warrants are out
for the arrest of cclored man named John
Royston, who fled last week across Mary
land into Pennsylvania, and is supposed to
have made his way to Canada by this time
The largest number of cattle stolen, so
far as now known. is seventeen. Ten of
these were sold, it is said, in Washington.
three to man named Wynecoop, a farmer
living near Round Hill, and three were
found on the farm of Cross. One was kill
ed by Royston. Five hundred dollars re-
ward has been offered for the arrest of
RoystCn, and detectives are at work upon
the case. 1t is believed that quite a large
number of cattle have been taken and run
off and sold.
Royston seems to have been engaged all
the fall in selling horses in Fauquier coun-
ty and cattle in Loudoun. Suspicion was
directed to him last week by his trading a
nice TAT steer Tor horse, and then trading
that horse for much poorer one in order
to get boot in money. He then took the
horse off into the woods and shot it. His
method was to watch the large droves of
cattle that are now being finished off on the
large feeding farms along the eastern slope
of the Blue Ridge, where farmers in some
cases have as many as a hundred in a
herd, and drive out two or three choice ami
mails from each bunch. Doing this in the
night, he was able to make his way rapidly
no hiring m
a nice drove of fat cattle.
All the al finals that he disposed of here
and in Washington last week were choice.
Royston is pecuiar-looking man. his en-
tire SCALP being totally destitute of hair.
He Is muiatto and man of great natural
cunning.
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Hotel Arrivals.

Arlington-Fred L. Churchill, Rochester,
n Y; H. ]. S. Hall and wife, New York
]. A. Shibly, Providence, r. l.; Theo. P.
Hall, Detroit, Mich; Charles A. Moore,
Brooklyn.
Ralegn-Walter NJ. Franklin, Lancaster.
Pa; j. z. Taylor and wife, North Carolina {;
Robert B. Norman. Roanoke, Va; A. w.
Cole, s. Adler and wife, New York; s. D.
Picketts and wife, Macon, Ga.
Willard's-J. NJ. Kellogg and wife, E. S.
Hobbs Frank P. Jones, New York; F. e.
WILDER, Buffalo, N. Y; I. A Warren, Pitts
burg, Pa.
Riggs-E. T. Perry. James Hyde, Miss
Helene Mora, New York; Jno. w. Kern,
Ind annapolis; w. r. Vaughn, Cincinnati.
Shoreham-Andrew A. Martin, Boston; s.
r. Townsend and wife, d. H. Bidwell, New
York; Ii. l.. Shaffer, Howard Phipps, Henry
c. Phipps, Pittsburg, Pa.
Nationally. g. Davidson, Boston; ]. c..
Lane and wife, Sam Devere, New York; w.
H. Tabb, Wheeling. w. Va; James u. Wat
son, Maine; w. Stone Pursel, S. c. Pursel,
New Jersey.
Walters, Virginia: j. b. Hatcher, Prince
ton, n. j.; +. G. Sutor. Philadelphia.
Matropolitan-J. G. Shaw, A. }. Galloway,
North Carolina; Fred Miles and sister. At
lanta, Ca; Geo. w. Bowley, Virginia; II. H.
Henry, Mississippi.
Normandie-M. Pitney, New Jersey; K. H.
Smith, J. F. Moore, New York; ]. s.
Charleson, Philadelphia.
Page's-J H. Cartwright, Oil City, Pa; A.
L. Page and wife, New YORK; c. S. Hart
man. Monta
Oxford-Robert McCaldwen w. p. Dow
ney, Providence, r. l.; b. +. Pitzell, Phila-
delphia.
Cairo-EX-Governor McCraary, kentucky;
Senator Walthal, Mississippi; Representa-
tive Benz. l.. Fairchild. New York; E. w.
Barrett, Atlanta; Representative L. S. Hall,
Missouri; A. ]. Shaw, Washington state
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a. M: Great Fails, temperature ~; condi-
ttGn s; receiving reservoir. temperature ~:
condition at north connection, 5; condition
at south connection; II: distributing reser-
voir, temperature, ~; condition at influent
gate house, 8; effluent gate house, 3G.
Tide Table.
Today-Iow tide, 7:05 am and 7:35 o. m :
high tide, 0:33 In. and pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 745 m and S:2I
pm; high tide, l:17 am. and :46 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Sun rises, 100 sun sets, 1913. Moon rises,
IL 33 a. m. today.
The Bicycle Lamps.
All bicycle lamps must be lighted at 4:3S
The police regulations require that "All
cycles, bicycles and tricycles in motion after
shutdown shall carry a suitable light"
Thc City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 5:57 pm; ex-
tinguishng begun at 6:o3 am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named.
Naphtha lamps all lighted by 5:57 pm. :;
lamps burn fifteen minutes later in the
morning than the gas lamps, and the moon
schedule does not apply to them.
Range of the Thermometer.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today:
am, II; pm, 80; maximum 50; min
imum, 30.
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FIGURING IT OUT.
Irving NJ. ScGtt Predicts the Result of
a Hostile DecIu cut ton.

Irving NJ. ScGtt Predicts the Result of
Hostile Declaration.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 23.-Irving
NJ Scott, president of the Union Iron Com
pany, who built the Olympia and several
other of the best American warships, says
that in the event of war between England
and America this country would come out on
top.
There is no question of Englands great
strength On water" said Mr.. Scott, but
it is not always the strongest navy that gets
away with a battle. A lucky shot will turn
the tide of the fight when the danger seems
the greatest England might give us dash
at first, but in the end we would whip her
we nave the advantage Of her, that she
would nave to come over to fight use By the
time her battle ships crossed tie Atlantic
they would be short of fuel and it would be
necessary to reload. The English warships
would make for Halifax, and our efforts
would be to intercept them. The first great
naval battle would take place off the mouth
of the st. Lawrence river Our people would
cicss into Canada, and force the British to
send achievements there. The English
would no doubt attempt to lay siege to Buff
falo, milwaukee,, Chicago and other lake
cities They would send their small ships
IL TO the lakes and attack our cities, their
object being TO keep up their frontier by
compelling us to stay at home. Then our
objective point would be the Welland canal
With the canal destroyed, connection with
the lakes would be closed and the British
feet shut out
In my judgment if war were declared
every effort would be made on the part of
our armies to get into Canada before
sufhc:ent force could be gathered there to
stop their progress. Canada is a vulner-
able place TO u.s. and England would be
obliged to bring troops over to defend it,
The transportation of troops from England
to America would be no easy task. The
transports would have to be conveyed by
cruisers and battle ship, and the speed
would be that of the siowest ship in the
fleet"
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Christmas in the Stores.

A visit to John c. Parker's store, G1S 18th
street, opposite the patent office, will re-
pay any one in search of a fine line of sla-
tionery, Christmas or New Year cards, or
gift books suitable for the holidays. Mr.
Parker invites inspection of his de-
sirable stock and keeps his store open
evenings to accommodate shoppers. If
you want a reliable fountain pen, reduced
from $3.50 to 81, you can find a good one at
Parker'S.
Lansburgh's Rink, New York avenue be-
tween 18TH and 14th streets, is so thronged
with holiday buyers that Mr.Lansburgh an
rounces that it will be hard work for his
large force of trained statesmen to give
all the attention that is due them
unless they visit his establishment early in
the morning. His stock is reple:e with
dainty pieces of furniture. tea tables, hand
some chairs, lamps of all descriptions and
prices and large assortment of rugs.
Goods purchased now will be delivered in
good order before Christmas.
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York is president. The capital stock of the
company is to be $5OO,UU.
nnuthS nf Wall I>,nxx,, r,.;-au,

York is president. The capital stock of the
company is to be S3oo,oU
Deaths Of Well known Citizens.
Thomas Haslett died at his residence on
South Patrick street yesterday after a short
illness, of pneumonia. He leaves a widow
and several children.
David Tenneson, a well-known member of
the Hydra ulion FIRE Company, died at his
home yesterday morning, after a lingering
illness. There will be a called meeting of
the company tonight to take some action in
regard to his death.
County Court Proceedings.
The December term Of the Alexandria
county court convened in the old court
house in this city today Judge D. NJ.
Chichester presiding. In the case of the
Hydraulic Press Brick Company agt. the
Washington. Alexandria and Mount Yer
ron Electric Railroad Company. upon the
request of the defendants attorney, Mr..
Jas. K. Cation. the case was set for Mon
day next. Up to the time of the closing of
this report no other business had been
transacted.
Personal and General Notes.
Mayor Thompson will tonight try the
cases of Richard Murphy and Charles Zim-
norman, charged with selling liquor on
Sunday.
),
but now of Roanoke, is in the city on a
visit to frit nds.
Mr.. Richard Blackburn is home from the
University OF Virginia for the holidays.
The mails have SO increased within the
last week account of Christmas that
Postmaster Carln this morning put a wag-
on on to deliver packages, thereby avoid
ing any delay.
Notes.
Mr.. G. F. Warning, shipping clerk of the
Southern railway, has been promoted to be
keeper of the oil house in this city.
Mrs. NJ L. Dillir CHAM of New York is in
the city to spend the Christmas holidays
with her father, Colonel Davis, on South
Washington street.
Miss Harrison of Leesburg and Miss But
Ter OF Baltimore are the guests of the Misses
Minnigerode. on Prince street.
Judge J. B. McCabe of Leesburg was in the
city on Saturday. He is a candidate for
Congress from the eighth district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-23

The Evening Star Almanac for '96 is
larger AMI more complete than that Of '95
Four hundred and sixteen solidly printed
pages of national, International and local
Statistics, Records and General Informal
ton. Tells all about the relationship exist
ing between the District Of Columbia and
the National Government. Contains much
not to be found il any encyclopedia. a val
liable, yet inexpensive addition to any Ii
brary. Price 25c. To be had at The Even
ing Star Office, at all news stands. or will
be mailed upon receipt of price.
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CORSON & MCCARTNEY,
MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK
EXCHANGE,
l419 St, Glover building.
Corresponde of Messrs. Moore 4 Schley, 80
Broadway,
Ranke.a and Dealers in Government Bonds.
Deposits. Exchange. Loans
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all securities
listed on the exchanges OF New York Philadelphia,
Bostol and Baltimore bought and sold
.pecialty made Of investment securities. Dis
trict bonds and all local Railroad. Cas- Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt in.
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold
d3l
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The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company
OF the District of Columbia.


CORNER 18TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE
Chartered by special act Of Congress,
Jan 1867 and acts of Oct, 1890, and Feb, 1891
CAPITALS: ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.
Rents safes inside burglar-proof vaults at -
per annu upward.
Securities, jewelry, silverwarc and valuables
Of all kinds In owners package, trunk or case
taken on deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward,
and interest allowed on S. and above.
Loans money real estate and collateral
security. Sells 6rst-cass real estate and other
securities in sums OF $500 and upward
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company is a legal depository for court
and trust funds and acts administrator,
ecutor. receiver: assignee and executes trusts
OF all kinds. Willis prepared by competent
attorney in daily attendance.
BENJAMIN L. SNYDER, President.
THOMAS HYDE, First Vice President.
JAMES ". JOHNSTON, Second Vice Pres.
THOMAS r. JONES, Third Vice Pres.
L FRANCIS RIGGS. Treasurer.
ALBERT L. SrURrEVANT. Secretary. oc1o
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CAPITOL TOPICS,
Col. Coppinger's Nomination..

Col. COppingcr's Nomination.
The nomination of Col. Coppinger of the
army to be a brigadicr general over the
heads of twelve others of his rank is being
held up in the Senate committee on mill
tary affairs. This nomination will receive
special consideration. in view of charges
made against Col Coppinger, which have
been published in The Star.
Appointed Clerk.
VIM. S. Ballard of California has been
appointed by Chairman Loud clerk of the
committee on post offices and post roads
Mr.. Ballard held a clei kship under Clerk
Mcpherson, in the Fifty-fiIs ST Congress, ami
f. a capable official.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-23

The Episcopal convention of the old do
cese of Texas has elected Rt. Rev. A. c. Gar
ret bishop of the new Dallas diocese.
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Charter Granted.

Judge J. K. NJ. Norton of the corporation
court Saturday granted charter of incor-
poration to the Wheeless Electric Lamp
Company, the objects of which are to buy
and sell patents covering electric lamps,
etc. Mr.. G. Hatley Norton is named as the
local agent and P. B. Thompson of New
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Our Free Letter.

Our Free l Letter.
Ours Is the only 4-page Market Letter issued daily
from New York and Chicago. 1t is full OF gossip
and live comment stocks and grain.
On request will send this letter daily, hoping
to deserva part CT your business Orders solicited
in any mount for cash. to per cent
margin. Exclusive private wires.
j. r. willard & Go.
Members Board OF Trade, Chicago: Produce Ex
change and Cons. Stock Exchange. New York
Il. 202. II New ST.. NY. II Board Trade, CHI
cago ocii-3mlo
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4 MEETING Of THE STOCKH OLDERS OF THE
Capital Traction Company for the election OF
directors will be held at the Office of the con-
pany, central power station, WEDNESDAY,
the Sth OF January, 1885.
The polls will be opened at 10 ain. and closed
at Il
G. T. DUNLOP, President
G. NJ KOONFS Secretary del lot
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DAVE YOUR HORSES SIIOD WITH
'SUREFOOT' SHOES.
They will not slip ice slippery pavements
and are the best shoes for lame and tender feet.
JOIN OFENSTElN, Shooting Shop 626 X st. NV.
de20-6ts
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THE REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF IK
per cent on the capital stock of THE COLUMBIA
TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY of the District of
Columbia will he payable at the office of the COM
pany, 800 9th street northwest or and after Jam
nary g. 1896. Books for transfer of stock will
close on December 26, 1895.
de21-5t J. ID. COUGHLAN, Secretary
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THE CENTRAL NATIONAL. BANK OF WASH
ington cIty.-The annual election for directors OF
this bank will take place at the banking house
on TUESDAY, january Ii, 1896 Polls open from
l. III TO l pm
delS. y. 3O& lac 10 II. r. RUFF, Cashier.
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FINANCIAL
Washington
Loan & Trust Co.,
OFFICE. COR. 9TH AND SITS.
PAID-UP CAPITAL. ONE MILLION,


interest PAID ON DEPOSITS.
n nnne made Real Estate
and Collaterals
Acts as Executor, Administrator
Trustee. Guardian and Committee on
Estates.
Acts as Registrar. Transfer and Fis-
cal Agent Of Corporations.
Takes fun charge Of Real and Per.
sonAl Estates.
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent
Storage Vaults for trunks, boxes
&c, containing valuables, silver, brio
a-brac, &c.
Incorporated under act OF Congress
and subject to supervision of the
comptroller Of the currency.
John JOY Edson. President
John A. Swope. ..........Vice President
ii. s. Cummings. Second Vice President
John r. Carmody. .........-.. Treasurer
Andrew Parker Secretary
john Is. larner. $1,000. General Counsel
A s. WorthinGton..l .s.,... O.,
]. J. Dariington...., isofs eouisei
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WANTED-Go0D SECOND TRUST NOTES OR
National ca pital Traction Co. stock for equities
in real estate. Address A. G. r., star office.
dnlA.Et