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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06

I'm tho room n light appears in
tho tube. No wires are used. Ihat some
dav he may be able 20 illuminate our
houses hy electricity witnolt employing
vites sotras entirely possible. You nave
heard doubtless. OF the manner III "hich
T,sla rasscs 1.UH."p volts OF tleclrlcity
through lis own body without s"hef-hs
any injury. That Is edSis eNpi'i'"'
49,. can accomplish Nothing unless
opposed by resistance. "A current Oh J.
900 D1 volts is so strong that me Dody
COMO, ornosc any resistance TO IT, ana
80, a, ,sae.s through without doing harm
I-n 10 a certain point. high voltage is
aa,ts,,ctive but beyond that point u is
- doooerous Wnen the voltage
r.a.bes the hundreds OF thousands, there
l.. 40 eryect except that Of warming
Tesla has devised bath IN which elec-
,ri.itv takes the place Of water. 1T as
for medical purposes. RS,
"one of the most remarkable OF res
las inventions is his so~cdllsd osciila-
tor which is It cOntrvance consisting OF
a steam piston vibrating AT 'roipe"
done rate Of speed against electro-mas-
rct, The oscillation. though 80 rapid,
he through 50 small a space that the
,fc.on seems merely to tremble as II VI
tr.oe rv means OF this device very
,,o,..crfnl currents are general ID, and en-
org, Is Utilized more economically. IN
other words. less energy goes 10 vast.
Tts1s omplovs his Dsciiatof LOT lights
and for running machinery. Another OF
rms feats As 10 charge hmself win elec-
t~ieitv in such quantities that MS body
is lurninous I'm a dark room. rhns cn"rg-
"a he takes an electric light bulb IN
ono hand and 'cnites it BY placing IA
finger of his other hand upon genera
"f,efore Ion- the Alegraph viii itself
nroauco automatically typewriter mat
Ter f. f1ll pages. This VIII be great
Improvement on the narrow paper IlnDoh'
II % tho next Important step 10 De ac-
complishca IN telegra?hy. a iact you
may not be aware OF mas 70 40 wen tnc
remarkably small amount "I eleculci'E
r'.,,,i,od for transmitting the humai
,.oicn ovor a telephone wire. The cur
ront needed may BE- only the one-mil-
lion.b mart II what a small electric
battery win furnish. BY the way, when
ono sncaks through a telephone, ne does
,ot ak over the lire Of wire. He talks
rocrelv into q little coil In the ;nstru-
mont II is a second cell near II that
transmits the words. In the Onited
c.ates trere are more telephone subscrib-
ors than I'm all the countries % Europe
MI togethor One Of the valuable new
nses Of electricitv Is 10 separate copper
from the ore. The latter is dissolved IN
o(tds ana the metal is deposited by the
action Of a powerful dynamo upon metal
pll.es.
THE kitchen Of the future will oe rrn
nv electricity. Such a kitchen was exhibit
ed I'm operation at the Worlds Far III
Chicago. 1t was absolutely free IRON
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
An 0rFfCER'S EXPERIENCE.
He Meets n Prisoners Attack by shiverfnE
His Club Over His Head.

NEWPORT NEWS VA. Oct. Especial.
This morning about half-past ? o'clock.
Policeman Perry arrested Frank Swan
,colored) for being drunk and disorder
jv. When accosted. the negro sald ne
had been stabbed i'm his shoulder and
was looking for the man who did II.
He could not tell anything ABOUT no" IL
was done or who did it. and In conse-
ouence. he was taken in charge and
headed for the jail
While on the way the negro struck
Officer Perry a stinsing underhand blow.
which for the time rendered him almost
helpless. Quickly regaiuing control OF
himself, he struck the negro over the
head with his club splitting the SKIN
from his forehead and shivering the club
from end to end. With that the prison.
er consented to go to Jail without further
trouble When the police headquarters
was reached. swans face and head were
covered with blood from his wound,
which was then bleeding freely. 3.
While officer Perry's mouth and face IL
badly bruised, II il not thought that it
well result in anything serious.
Rev f.. T. Wexford and j. A. Willett
viii leave Tuesday morning for Northern
Neck. Va. 10 attend the meeting of the
Norfolk Presbytery. which will convene
there at O'clock Tuesday evening. They
will join a party from Norfolk, which
will 20 on tug chartered for the trip.
Newport News Lodge. No. 560, Il. p. O..
E.. held a social session at Reisdeld's
hall last night. The room was elabo-
rately decorated for the occasion. with
bunting. flags. a pair of elk antlers, and
two elk heads. Exalted Ruler c, II.
Lee presided. a handsome sum was
realized, which will be applied TO the
charity fund of the Lodge.
Judge and Mrs. B. X. Wexford. OF
Richmond. are in the city. the guests OF
their son Rev. r. T. Wexford, at his
home on West avenue.
Charles Nc Emen. of Richmond. was
registered at Hotel Warwick to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
The Sale of Old Books.

IF as is asserted By Mr.. Chas Polndex-
doxter valuable historical documents be-
longing to Virginia have been soi1 as
waste naner nv the State authorities,
there should be no difficulty In recovering
such documents. as it was certainly not
the intention of the Legislature to grant
permission To a committee OF that body
or TO any state officer TO dispose OF docu-
ments which should be preserved on ac-
count OF their historical value.
II has been said that the purchaser or
the old hooks has been offered large
sum for them. which statement, II true.
shows that what was considered as junk
by some is regarded by others as having
considerable vaiue-Norfoik Public Ledg-
or.
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II Is estimated that IL Will take between
80 200 and 1000 barrels 10 ship the apple
crop raised in this county this year. and
Messfs. J. IL. Bear and b. T. Semones
have undertaken 10 supply the barrels tor
that purpose. To do this a force of men
Is now busy at the Salem Stave Factory,
and another force is employed In a shop
at Starkcy's. near Cave SDr.ng.. Mr.
Bear SAYS they viii undertake 10 make
,3c barrels a day They have a contract
with MI. Roland Ferguson, OF Sack
Creek. this county. 10 furnish him 20
barrels "a day from now until November
18th. And with such contract with one
man alone. some idea OF the business
they VIII do may be formed -Sslem
Tfmes- ReTfsteP.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
Clint Aliens Enemies.

CHRISTIANSBURG. VA. October g.
Special. sheriff Flanagan left here this
morning for the penitentiary with Henry
and Edward Gibson, who made the muir
derous assault upon ana robbed Clint
Allen a few days ago.
They were sentenced to the penitentlary
for eighteen years each.
re also took William King, sentenced
for shooting at Clayton Allen (coloredl.
Rain is very badly needed. and no
plowing can be done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
The sermop Postponed.

In consequence OF the funcril se'viees
% Major ". ]. Johnson. TO be held IN the
Second Presbyterian chr.rn TVS a'ter-
noon, the discourse Or. Hoge inie:idcd TO
deliver to young men will De ficferr ed 10
next Sunday afternoon ,Oc:obs: E'b0 At
I o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
TIE ASSOCIATION FORMED.


THE ASSOCIATION FORMED.
over Gffy counties responded 10 the
bl.estions asked. and while these re-
snonses clearly indicated an earnest and
almost universal desire on the part OF
the people in all sections Of the State
for some vigorous action looking 10 the
Improvement II roads, il was also evident
that in order to secure intelligent &C
tion on this subject. some State organiza-
ton for collecting AID diffusing informa-
ton was necessary.
With a view to perfecting such an or
ranization. the committee communicated
with other commercial associations in
the State. calling their attention 10 this
need and asking their cooperation In an
effort to organize a State Good Roads
Association. A most gratifying response
was received from the Chamber Of Com
merce OF Richmond, and on. September
18th. 1894. the chairman Of this committee
met representatives Of the Chamber OF
Commerce and the Virginia Agricultural
and Mechanical Society, in iichmond,
and It was decided to issue call for a
Good Roads Convention TO convene in
Richmond. Va. October 18th, 1894.
AT this convention the subject or ROAD
Improvement was discussed by Judge
George l.. Christian, Hon. >. Wexford
Corbin, Professor &. e. Wentworth, ffo-
fessor ID. G. Humphreys, Captain Orris
\. Browne. Messrs. Clarence Coleman.
]. +. Jackson. c. +. Ashbnfner. John
Graham. Jr. and others. and 'esulted IN
the organization of the virginia state
Good Roads Association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06

dust and dirt. Heat for cooking was
produced at an instants notice by turn
ing a switch. Electric heating for prac-
teal purposes IS "a problem not yet salts
factorily solved. merely because ii Is not
cheap enough. Philadelphia Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
Gain az the Gold Reserve.

WASHINGTON, oct. 6.-The Treasury
gold reserve to-day is s93,006.Ss6, a gain
over yesterday of $S,0N. The gain was
made entirely at Western. and Southern
points.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06

and clean farce. 1t IS also funny and at
the same time respectable.
Miss Odette Tyler and MIR. w. j. FER
guson do all the acting In the Play. MISS
Tyler overacts. ana Mr.. Ferguson mas an
uucongenial role, but. for all that tney
both deserve a great deal of credit.
II will be remembered that Miss Tyler
spent some time in Richmond last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06

The following is the programme as ar
ranged for the convention:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06

Secretary va. State Good Roads Asso.J
"A large regular delegation is expected.
The entire State will be represented by a
delegate at large from each county, who
will be the chairman of his county dCle-
cation, consisting Of one delegate from
each magisterial district in the county.
Exhibits Of road machinery will he
made at the Exposition grounds, and
everything possible viii be done 10 make
the sessions of the convention interest
ing, instructive, and profitable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
ROW IT WAS DONE.

Dechields kicked off for A. and NJ,
Hoxion catches and runs ten yards. Sue
cessive rushes by Grouer, Cooke. Hiii.
and Hoxlon. carry the ball over the hne
after five minutes play. Whaley KICK
ed goal, to 0. A. and NJ. kicks on. ana
the 'Varsities carry the ball over Tor
another touch -down in ten minutes. VIVA
ley sends Il through the posts, Il TO v.
Gronor carries it over once more In this
half, and Whaley kicks goal. IS to '.
varsity could not score again In this
half. though Hill and Smith make
good gains Oh crisscross. Cooke ana
Groner get in some more good work. and
the Varsity rolls up another N, making
the final score 80 to o. The home team
try hard to make another touchdown.
but time is called with the ball on
Blacksburg's three-yard line. The Wis.,
itors did not come within Twenty-Five
yards OF the 'Varsity's goal. In spite OK
their piucky efforts.
Captain Penton walked on the field dur
ing the first half. and the game had 70
be stopped for while.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
THE TWO TEAMS.
The teams lined up as follows:

HOODS PILLS cure iaundi,c, bilious.
ness sick headache. constipation and all
liver ills.
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BLACKSBURG GOES DOWN
nEroRE THE HEAvY RUsHEs or
the uxIpERssrr TEAM
Tho ytsltors Played . Plucky Came bns
Failed to Score The 'Varsitses
Played ExceisentIy Well.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. Oct. D
--snecial.-virsinia defeated BlacksourS
Agricultural aud Mechanical College '"'s
evening by a score OF IS to
The visitors put up strong game ana
the decisive victory of the home team
showed a vast improvement In the var
sites playing. For the visitors' A'S
features were the beautiful tacklinE OF
Davis. Eskeridge brothers, Angels. anu
Dechields. For the home team. the run.
ming and tackling OF Groner ana 'ocAe'
and the general all-around work OF hoN-
Ion were the features. Hll did some
nretty work at end. and Whaley punted
beautifully. The whole varsity team
took a decided brace, and played an ex-
cellent game. except for some bad rum
bling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06

rsgarG to the matter In 'acn OF
the letters referred TO were eieven ques-
tions bearing upon the subject
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
SECOND DAY.

Second Day. opening at 10 \. M.-"Road
Legislation" Report OF Committee on
Legislation. General discussion under
iive-minute rule. stone. Gravel and
Shell Roads''-subject opened by J. &.
Brown. Esq. OF Roanoke. president or
Engineers Association Of Virginia; John
Graham, Esq. of Norfolk. superintendent
Of the Norfolk Company; Charles r..
Ashbuner, Esq, OF Henrco, first vice
president Of Virginia state Good Roads
sion under the hve-minute rule. Mis-
celaneous business.
The Republican journal., 1895-08-01
FROM THE BLUFF REPORTER

James Brphan is at home on vacation of
a few weeks.
Mrs. Frank Orcntt Of Lynn, Mass, is vis-
tng relatives for Il few weeks in town
Mrs. anu Miss Collins Of Westboro, Mass ,
are the new arrivals at Mrs Geo NJ
knowlton's.
We wish to thank the parties Who have
sent US in news for this week an. hope that
more Will follow suit
Miss Helen Cummings of Boston, Mass is
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs Otis
Cummings, at Saturday Cove.
Mr.. Frank Dickey has been confined to
his bed the past week by d carbnneIe on his
knee which causes him great pain. His
neighbors turned ont il body and cut his
hay and put it in the barn.
The dance given by Messrs. Elwel and
Pendleton in Union Hall Wednesday night
was fairly attended notwithstanding the
shower Richards Orchestra arrived about
10 30 in the evening, but they We're 80 late
their services We're not needed anu they re
turned to Camden while the Northport Or
chestra furnished the music
An act Of kindness not shown by many
captains was witnessed by lady on board
steamer Emmeline. After leaving the wharf
steamer and asked the captain to take them
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on board. Capt. Bennett kindly put the
boat about, went back and got the passen-
gers At Camden the same thing was re-
peated, only it was lady at that place, We
seldom find captains so accommodating and
the owners Of the Emmeline are very lucky
to secure Capt. Bennett
A large number Of friends and neigbhors
met at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. L.
Ames on Central street Thursday evening.
July 10Th, to witness the opening Of night
blooming cerens, which began to open at
sunset and gradually expanded until ten
O'Clock, when it was checked by the shower.
The guests We're entertained during the
shower with music by Master Garfield Ames
Miss Mae White and others. During the
evening the following lines We're suggested
by Mrs. G. l.. Anes ana dedicated to the
closing of the night-booming cereus.
Oh. Why will you languish 50 soon9
And hasten away from our sight;
Why can't you remain forever and aye
Thou beautiful queen VI the night.
The Republican journal., 1895-08-01
NoRTHruKr CAMP GHpt-HD

Hon. |. {. Libby and family y Netefylie
are sojolrning here.
Mr.. G. \. Larry and wife " Detroit have
opened Birch Villa for the
Morrill, parties are erecting cottage be
tween the Bucksport and Orono cottages.
The following Society cottages are open
Bucksport, Monroe, North Seavsport, Orring-
ton.
The Belfast Whist Club met recently with
Mrs. j. G. Damon Oh South Shore. Dinner
was served at the Waquolt.
Ocean House arrivals Z. H. Weston and
wife, W. A. Clark and wife, Chas Bray and
wife, j. S. Johns on and wife.
The steamer City of Bangor brings large
parties fr om Boston on her trips ana seems
to have her share "a large onel Of the hnsl-
ness.
Will Price of Belfast has opened Y eonfec-
tionary store and ground beanerN near the
chain. Parties wishing beans baked in til e
ground can obtain them of him every morn
ing.
The counter of souvenir china at The post
office causes great many remarks. This
is a branch Of Carle 4 Jones and gives one
an idea Of their china paror at u Main
street, Belfast
The arrivals at the Waquoit are AZ follows
Miss a. NJ. Barrett, Mrs. E. NJ Barrett,
Waltlam, Mass. f.. NJ. Wentworth, +. a.
Riggs, Miss H. +. Chaplin, Mr.. and Mrs. j
S. Hartman, Mrs. t. B. Dinsmore, Mrs. Q.
Hervey Howes and daughter, Belfast, Miss
-Abbie Moore, Lynn Mass.
\ party Of young ladies from Phia,lel-
phia, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. B. NJ.
Plnmmer, are sojourning at Hazlebank on
the North Shore The party includes Mr.
ana Mrs =. NJ Plnmner, tile Misses Plum.
mer, Miss Stelnnietz and Miss Hamilton of
Philadelphia, and the Misses Adams ot
Camden, y j.
The Irvingtpn at Shore Acres was opened
last week for the season hy Charles Wood
man and family. The real estate office is
also open and parties wishing to Oh tain a
good lot can find one at a cheap rate. 1t is
rumured that free park and picnic ground
will be opened soon, with plenty " amuse-
tnents and hammocks, swings, etc. III album
dance.
j. f. Parkhurst Of Bangor, who ~ stop
ping here with his family in company with
George Wheeler, steward Of steamer Rock.
land, went to Vinalhaven last Thursday
where they We're entertained by Senator f.
S. Walls They Went ont fishing and had
excellent success, catching over 100 hand
some cod and hake, few mackerel and one
skate that was 50 large that Mr.. Parkhurs,
thought he had haibut until lie cot it or
board.
On Monday last the Northport summer
school opened for session of one week
Supt of Schools Stetson has been at work
on the arrangements for weeks and every
The Republican journal., 1895-08-01

thing will run smoothly. The studies to be
pursued will include zoology, mineralogy,
literature, civics, child study, primary
methods, music, physiology and hygiene,
history geography and special features
The instructors are Prof. Roberts of Col
BY Miss Finch Of Lewiston, Mr. NJ u
Moore, musical director, Principal Harry
Landes of Rockland High School, and Supt
q. a. Stewart Of Lewiston, Pres. Harris of
NJ S. c., Pres. Chase Of Bates and Stunt
Stetson will lecture.
The old Bangor chapel has been replaced
10y new structure, erected on the same site
The new building is large and comfortable,
dining room and chapel and reception ROOM
Ihe last il m the lowest floor. 1t is room
4oX4o. door opens upon spacious ver-
anda, from which an excellent water view
may be obtained The fireplace il the feat
IRE Of this room. 1t is built Of native rock
containing quantities vi quartz crystal. The
effect i unique and beautiful. The chapel
il owned hy a stock com pamy, formed from
members of the Pine Street Methodist
'iut'h ~ I,HlSnE. !-.ttii ikiiUi,ieI CIV 1lS
one Or more rooms, which he can occupy on
rent. A large party is al the chapel At pres
ent
The Northport hotel is one Of the model
houses uf the Maine coast. From its airv
verandas enc looks out over the broad eX-
panse OF bay, smooth and CLASSY at one
minute, at another rutlled ny the fresh south
Wlna, thar blows health and vigor, and some
tan and freckles into the faces Of the SUM
lner guests. 1t blows an appetite into their
bodies, too, and it is a hungry party that
seats itself around Landlord Hills tables
three times day And speaking Of appe-
tltes-what would seaside hotel be With
ont table beautifully supplied with sea
products. You can get them at Northport.
Scallops right from the SHE'LL fish and clans
not an hour out Of their native elements, be-
sides fresh meats, fresh vegetables and in
fast all the luxuriss usually found upon a
tirst-class bill Of fare, 1t is worth trip
from Bangor Boston just to develop a
saltwater appetite and satisfy it with Land
lord Hills cuisine. Try it and see. Bangor
Daily News.
The Republican journal., 1895-08-01

TIlr Belfast Printing 60. has another orler
for 100000 Soda labels fur Mayo 4 White
Critcllett, sibley y ". ar NON running
tleir shoe factory Oh full time ana will begin
Shipping ON fall sales next week.
The annual stockholders meeting of the
Dana Sarsaparlla CO. will be held 1t TIE
laboratory i'll this city next Wednesday
August 1th.
john II. Healey u %. Are finishing
monument of Somes' Sound granite for e.
Il. Warren, to be set for customers of Mr..
W. in Chicago. The monument consists Of
six pieces and stands Il feet high.
Crystal Spring Creamery, Unity, is using
at present about Two tons Of milk per day
averaging about S-4 pounds of butter 20 100
pounds Of milk. The farmers are receiving
IS cents per pound for the butter produced
from their milk, getting their skim milk and
buttermilk back for one cent. Per gallon,
and express themselves az quite Well salts
fed with the business Thrty-six fine
shoats are kept and fed on the surplus
milk and hutternilk and must add consider
able to the net receip pts Of the company.
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Il. A. Packard is running milk team To
the grounds; making it very convenient for
campers,
Mrs. Sarah Durham has Il very pretty
flower garden Of nastnrtlllns and canly-tnft
forming a beautiful wrea H.
Dr. BENZ Coson has had dirt hauled into
the washout on the bank of his lot and it
now presents the usual neat appearance.
What great blessing t. thirsty horses is
the stone watering trough which is Tiled
Mrs. +. s. Spencer and son Ralph. who
have been stopping at Brookside cottage,
returned to their home il Bangor Wednes-
day.
To those who did not like last weeks note
on the program Will say it was not meant
Slnr, but IL the TRUTH ana we cannot
correct the truth without making an I'M
truth.
There will be an excursion from Rock
land on steamer Emmeline to Verona Park
Sunday, Aug. 4th, leaving Rockland at 5 a..
~, arriving at Temple Heights about 8 a..
II. and reaching Verona at II a. m.
f. 4. Dickeys horse while being driven
onto the wharf broke through the planking
and nearly Went into the water, but was got
off the wharf without further trouble. The
wharf is very dangerous for teams and no
tice should be put up.
Or Benz. Colson has launched his row
The Republican journal., 1895-08-01
TURF Tories. The opening races i

TURF Topics. The opening races in
the Eastern Maine circuit occurred at Ban
gor July p. Two events. wero trotted
the so class and ? 2a class with nine
starters in the folmer and seven in the
latter Louisa, ch. M, Waite, Fairfield
won the 80 class, in straight beats; best
time, 2.34 "a. Five heats We're trotted in
the =. ~ class and then it was postponed
on account Of darkness. Rosa Victor has
one, Tough End Two and Dick West tw.
Best time, 2.3l IA, by Rosa Victor The
unfinished ?. y race was tgotted Of >atnr-
day afternoon. Camille, u. III. w. A..
Deering, orland, winning the heat to de
eide. Olono Boy. blk. G. G. +. Page,
orone, gets second money!. Col W. e..
Morrill, announces August meetings at
Fairfield the is and IA, and at Pittstield
l6 and ~ both with large purses and 9TH
er attractions
The Republican journal., 1895-08-01

Fi-h ASA G4MF. Tle f-n..ta ~ttte,
e~emtaeat tisailg eowini.S5e4 WV lHer
Ffsa llNwA. IfMiHanamt mnssndeH
~Ailt. was n. l,,eklaaa ime,5l again Fri-
tas Sbe iA.s l,efu ruiSil.. ag lht
.Uast Mitf Caf-.@f .Niljs NH,n,. 4na
eti.yl glltftJ.ai5. An tl# i7nifeG ~-lt,. ,h
commission ,f nt,ala l.a ,it,s,.ta,t th..
araisa tAis 7eif has becf, tl,,. atton
sffhe i!St9Iv. hal,its mjatafil,,+, and Y
ttilils 1t the maeLeHel ANA .4rting IN
Maine waters. nat s6 mulch MA s,tI,er ,t,l-
tisties IL tae,s. 5hsr Viii i,s of Service, in
tili, f4tttf4 Jha nlti..st rnI naSt a,,.,.,i.
.anlta 6.hHan alon.r fh,s l,,asr WAN a,n,,na
the islands have been ri~ltesl an3 inrrrrI7
eafed and n,nch valuable infnr1,.,rin,, bas
been Gathered th details II wIieI y;ll
,,l,s,n4,+.l. N. i,Ilisla l., ,+f;.,;1