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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-23

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In a recent editorial in The Star the view
was advanced that only taxpayers should
he permitted to participate in municipal
government. The ground on which such
conclusion is based is that only taxpayers
tt ar the expenses of government ana
therefore only those who contribute toward
such expenses shvGtd have a voice in Its
mana cement.
This all seems perfectly fair, and i. for
che, am inclined to accept t-ony We
should be sure not to exclude any taxpay-
crs from the exercise of such right
But who are the taxpayers!
Those who are prone to advance that
view invariably las far as my experienee
owners are taxpayers. think 1T can be
easily established that in this they are
very much mistaken. We have license
system under which many not real estate
owners are taxpayers; and the same may
be said Of the personal property tax sys-
TEN.
But aside from this. every political econo-
mist admits. and ii can be clearly Demon
strated that a tax levied on Improvements
to land causes an increase in rent, whicn
enables the owner to shit such a TAX 10
his tenant, and therefore every tenant Is q
TAXPAYER where improvements are taxed
IT would be as reasonable to hold that only
importers are taxpayers under !arin
system as to hold that only landlords
are taxpayers where Improvements are
taxed No one disputes that each importer
recoups the duty he pays out OF the price
at which he sells his imported goods. ana
therefore every consumer OF such goods IS
a tariff taxpayer: and l have no fear or
aryone successfully disputing that every
tenant is a taxpayer where improvements
are taxed
1t would therefore seem that to limit
municipal suffrage to taxpayers would DO
to extend such suffrage to every self-sus-
tanning person.
But suppose that the ideas Of a certain
school of political economists were adopted.
ard that all revenue were raised by tax
on the value of land, exclusive Of improve
ments, and that all other taxes were abol-
ished. If suffrage were then limited to tax
payers, would any others than land owners
then have the privilege Of voting?
The value OF land arises through the
presence Of the community. Rent measures
the difference in productiveness between
particular pieces to which rents attach and
the poorest land in use. The amount OF
tent attaching to each piece is fixed by the
equation between supply and demand. and
has been determined by each occupant.
The refore, as a tax on land value must be
paid out of rent-actual or potential-and
as each measure of rent is fixed and paid
by each occupant. the aggregate OF all
rerts being the produce Of the aggregate
of all occupants, each tenant would be q
TAXPAYER and would therefore be entitled
to suffrage. d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-23
Approved.

approved
From the Lewiston Journal
A Lewiston three-year-old damsel whose
mamma combed the little ones recalci-
trant lock Of hair with some extra force
the other day. and who bore 1t meekly.
finally looked up and said: Mamma, ~
you all done?''
Yes, dear" was the answer.
Amen" said the little one, devoutly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-23
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR WOODWORK AND CUT GRAN
ite.-Otiice Of Building for Library of Congress
las East Capitol street. Washington, ID. G., Feb.
ruary IA, 1S95.-Separate sealed proposals will
be received at this office until TWO O'CLOCK
PM. ON FRIDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF
MARCH, 1895, and opened Immediately thereafter
in presence Of bidders, for manufacturing, fur
nishing and delivering at the Building for the
Library Of Congress, in this city, the wooden
doors and stair hand rails required throughout
the interior, and the tiles of red granite and
light blue granite required for the main platform
in the west approaches. Specifications, general
proposal may be obtained application to this
office. BERNARD II. GREEN. Superintendent
and Engineer. fiji, Is. p % 26-6t
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE NAVY
Yard, Washington, ID. C., &r-Fcbruary s, 1895
Sealed proposals, indsrscd Proposals for Sup
plies for the Navy Yard. Washington. ID. c.. &c.
to he opened February 20. 1895" will be received
at the bureau Of supplies and accounts Navy De
partment, Washington, D. e., until TWELVE
O'CLOCK NOON, FEBRUARY TWENTY SIXTH,
1885 and publicly opened immediately thereafter
to furnish at the navy yard, Washington, D. G.,
a quantity Of sewing silk manila paper, bolts
nuts and braid; and at Newport News, Va, u
quantity of nickel steel plates. The articles
must conform to the navy standard and pass the
usual naval Inspection Blank proposals Will be
Washington D. G. The attention of manufac
turers and dealers is invited: Tie bids. al! other
things being equal, decided by lot. The depart
ment the right to waive defects or to re-
iect any or all bids not Declined advantageous to
The government. EDWIN STEWART, Paymaster
General U. 8. N. IS-zaw@w
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SEASHORE PROPERTY.
FALMOUTH, MASS.

yOR SALE-TIIE MOST FETCHING LOCATION on
Vineyard sound; large house. with modern con
venienc"s and about eleven acres Of land; between
that OF Attorney General Olncy and james NJ.
Beebe's heirs: 500 feet of white sand beach for
bathing: wind from the sound freedom
from mcssIutOes thousands of vessels, both steam
and SAIL pass duru: the year. apply to CON
VEYANCEI;S TIL LIE INSURANCE CO., % State
ST Mass fl,3-stf
FOis RENT OR SAI.L.-BARGAINS IN HOTELS.
BOardL. houses anu cottages; building sites
sonabe ISRAEL q. ADAMS & CO.,
f4-7St Atlantic City, ". J.
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STORAGE.

MI ONEY advanced on Furniture, Carpets,
IWN Office Fixtures Merchandise. ETC., left with
us for auction storage. You can
obtain money by intrnsting your Furniture to
u.s. JOSEPH BROTHERS CO., Auctioneers,
f21-6d 637 La. ave.
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HORSES AND VEHICLES.

A BARGAIN; s11O-ONE OF our OWN MAKE
second hand coupe rockaway; full platform,
pole and shafts; pole new was never used; and
set of coupe harness. JNO. McDERMOTT X
BRO, Carriage Makers. 80 Pa. ave. NV. it,
FOR SAIE-HORSE: YEARS OLD; WEIGHT,
300 lbs; will work anywhere. Price, $50. APP
ply 1856 Pa. ave. NV. f23-3ts
FOR SAIE;-1 HANDSOME COUPE ROCKAWAY
lntest design; been used but months; also set
Of fine single harness with same; n bargain.
Also large assortment Of second hand vehicles.
extension front brougham.
1 coupe rOckawny.
1 Brewster victoria.
l vis-a-vis.
/ tee cart.
Qumby buggy.
2 rumble phaetOns.
1 exercise wagon.
/ trap, jump-seat surrey.
/ cxtension-tOp surrey.
l dayton. l laundry wagon.
1t will pay you to CALL
f2O-6t LANDGRAF & KRUG, 1625-27 L st. NV.
FOR SALE-WE HAVE A NUMBER OF WAGONS
carriages and buggies, consigned to us by differ
cnt PARTIES to be sold CHEAP Horses and Car
riages for sale hire. FRED. GEYER 92T ID
ST. NV ja24-lm'
FOR sALE-1O0 BUGGIES. .PHAEToNs. SURRIEs
and traps; so Dayton and business wagons; cut
prices; easy terms to responsible parties only.
ja29-3m COOK & JARBOE 329o NJ st.
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LADIES GOODS.

NOTICE TO LADIES
See bottle of Nail Enamel will be pre-
sented to every lady having her hair dressed or
shamp"csd dprinf this week at the ELITE HA IR
DRESSING, 5Oc: SHAMPOOING, Soc; SINCE
ING, 25c. SICCARDI, late Of 1924 Broadway,
N. Y. f5-1m
MADAME JEANNERET IS SELLING Ter HAIR
Shell Goods and TONES at very low rates. Call
and see her at her parlOrs
feo-3m 600 18th st NV.
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WAREHOUSE.

FOR RENT-A COMMODIOUS BRICK WARE
house for business purposes, located on st.
11th st. NV. opposite the rear Of the new
District post Office; first floor nicely fitted up as
q stable and wagon repository; cemented floor;
stalls for ten horses and every convenience; Sec
ond floor realty and conveniently fitted up an
Office and bOttling room; engine boiler, tanks and
steam heating connections, with suitable ma
chinery, all ready for operations.
Third floor suitable for storage purposes.
This property can be leased ut a very moderate
rent can be bought in fee For further In
formation call on Messrs. CHARLES L. BEATTY
& CO., Importers. 1913 Penn. ave. NV. fe10-6t
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FOR SAIE-A CORNER IN THE SWELL. NV"
From a responsible builder the owner will take
two houses. BANES & SIMPSON,
f2O-4t 700 14th NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-23

CAMPBELL DARLINGTON,
Attorney at-Law,
Webster Law building, sos D st. NV, Washing
ton, ID. c. Residence, 933 st. NV. do
HOSEA b. MOULTON, PRACTICE IN THE SU-
preme Court of the United States, Court Of Claims
and local courts and before the executive de-
partnents. Equitable building, 1908 F st. NV.
1a3-3m
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OFT OF TOWN.

FOR SAIE-ONE VALUABLE COR. LOT IN THE
growing city OF Newport News. This Tot is stu
ated on the principal business avenue, diagoaally
opposite the main OF the largest
ship yards and dry docks In the country.
Address Drawer s,
f23-4t' Hampton. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-23

FOR SAI.E-$1, 900 OFF TO QUICK PUR-
chaser; $500 house for $500; beautiful IL
room brick on 9th st. NV: all modern improve
ments. ALLEN W. MAIIEIlY & Co, 62i st.
f21-tr
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ATTORNEYS.

A. GOODRICH, LAWYER, 1874 DEARBORN ST.
Chicago. Established 1864. Business legal and
quie.. branches md facilities in other states.
Gp4-(tm
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FOR SALE-NO CASH PAYMENT REQUIRED
Am authorized to offer a and handsome
brown-stone residence, containing Or and bath
elegantly papered ard decorated: electric bells
and gas-lighting apparatus: speaking tubes and
cabinet mantcls. &C.. located In the incest part
OF the nc. section, and convenient to cars and
hertlics. Will be sold monthly payments.
fe23- II. J. MARSHALL, 511 I1th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-23

FOR SAIE-A LARGE BRICK HOUSE OF %
rooms on corner on 18th ST. NV; also store
and dwelling adjoining lot; former price, SIS,
90: reduced now to $4,000, it must be sold.
This bargain. c. BOYER 4 son, pa 7th st.
S.w
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FOR SAlE--HOUSES.

tOR SALE
West side 18th st. NV. bet. o and P. IL
rooms and bath, 3-story and basement
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

NEW PALACE STEAMER HARRY RANDALL
Tuesday and Thursday at am. Landing at all
wharves as far down as Maddox creek. Including
Chapel Point and Colonial Beach. Returning on
ger accOmmoda tions first class. Freight received
until hour of sailing Telephone. 1865.
F. A KEEp ,s CO. rrorrlcioS a RaaSMn snaIsr
GEO o. CARPENTER. Gen. Agt.,
ja25-tf Washington, ID. c.
STEAMER '.WAKEFIELD,'
From 18th st. ferry wharf, at am.
Nomni creek thence to Leonardtown and st. Glenn
ent's bay and river landings, returning Tuesdays
and sundays. ON WEDNESDAY for river landings
to Nomin thence to Pney Point, ST. Georges
Smith creek, Coan and lcocomico rivers. Return
ing, leaves Nomni Thursday evening for Wicomco
river, Colonial Beach. Wilkersons, Dnls, Matthias,
Swans, Stuart's Stiffs and Liverpool Pt., arriving
d.7tf c. w RIDLEY, Gen. Mgr
NORFOLK AND WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT CO.,
DAILY LINE BETWEEN WASHINGTON, d. c.,
FORTRESS MONROE AND
NORFOLK, VA.
The New and Powerful Iron Palace Steamers
WASHINGTON AND NORFOLK,
SOUTH BOUND.
Leave Washington daily at pm. from foot Of
18th ST wharf, arrive at Fortress Monroe at 6:3U
a IN. next day. Arrive at Norfolk at 100 am
where railroad connections are made for all points
south and southwest and with the Old Dominion
steamers for New York. Merchants and Miners
steamers for Boston, Providence Savannah, Ga,
and Jacksonville Ea making an elegant sea trip
''' ''A' ISIS '' NosTH ROUND.
Leave Norfolk daily at 6:10 pm. Leave Fortress
Monroe at 7:10 pm Arrive at Washington at 6:3o
Through tickets sale at 513. 6l9, 1921 Penn
ave, 707 18th st. NV, and ON board steamers at
wharf foot Of 18th st.
Telephone No. $50.
JNO. CALLAHAN,
d13tf Gen. Supt.
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electric car line and near 14th st. cars,
y ST., 1O-rOom brick. ami, brick stable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-23

Bargain In a 3-stOry and cellar brick on
ST. NV, south side Of street, ami. 1900
brick @ a.. 49, 1900
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FOR SALE-A FINE BRICK HOUSE ON VA. AVE.
W. 10th St.; large lot; has 2stOry brick
stable: very cheap at $1,000 Z. BOYER & son.
PA 9TH st. s.w. f2l-3t
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HOTELS.
ACCOUNTANTS.

CORPORATIONS AND OTHERS HAVE YOUR
BOOKS LOOKED AFTER In MY ACCOUNTING
BUREAU. PATRICK III. c. BRENNAN.
po2i3m Expert Accountant. 1921 st. W.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23
SENATORS GONG VERY SLOW.
THE DAY DEVOTED MAINLY TO
THE INDIAN BILL.

Each senator to BE Given an OPpor-
One BiII-ETorts TO Fix "a Time for
Voting on the Indian Bill To-day
Defeated-Fettigrew 80 Fight the
Railroad Pooling BIII.
Washington. Feb. -Washingt0n'
birthday furnished the staple o. the chap
Iain's opening prayer in the Senate to-
day His petition was that ;ae influence
OF that noble character should transnute
the life and character OF every boy and
man In this and all future times
Dr.. German made another proposition
THAI there should be a night session on
Tuesday Tor the consideration OF pills
On the calendar not OBJECTED to-each
senator TO have an opportunity TO call
up one bin. 1t was also acceded to.
The Senate then proceeded with the con-
sideration of the Indian appropriation bill
and the remainder OF the days session
was taken up almost exclusively with the
consideration Of that bill
When the Senate adjourned at 5.S5
O'Clock, the appropriation bill (afccr three
NaAo bti4s Fyle4 10 I'D was LdI from
finished. and a proposition that the hnai
vote Doe taken upon it before adjournment
tomorrow requiring unanimous CONSENT
was promptly negative1 with an otjec-
tion from Nj. Chandler.
4 prior proposition thar the vote should
be taken ~ g D.. m. tomorrow bad been
defeated by simultaneous objections from
SIR. PETER and from Mr.. PettisreT. The
latter spoke of an attempt that was 10 be
made &C that hour to get M ne railroad
pooling bill and 30 sit IL out-hclding ses-
slons tomorrow and sunday He ea.s
notice that as soon as the Indian appro-
prlation bill was disposed Of legitimately,
he would interpOse delay in every way
possible, and that The pooling bill would
lot become a law al this session of CON
eress If he could prevent &c; much less
would IL be considered on Sunday
with business matters in this very un-
satisfactory position, and Notwithstanding
a warning from Mr.. Call. who is in charge
Of the Indian appropriation bill, that il
that bill was not passed tonight or early
tomorrow, some OF the great appropria-
ton bills would fail the Senate quietly
proceeded 10 the consideration Of execu-
tive business, and at 5:S5 o'clock ad-
jOurned.
The Senate to-day confirmed the nomi-
nation Of Erskine VI. Ross Of California
10 be United States circuit judge for the
Ninth judicial circuit, and Gideon D.
Bantz to b. associate justice of tine su-
prsmo court of New Mexico.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23
BOUNTIEs on SUGAR.
An Amendment Providing for Its
Payment.

Washington. Feb. Ex-senator Black
burn to-day, by direction of the majority
of the committee on appropriations, Of
fered an amendment to the sundry civil
bill, which provides for the payment Of
the sugar bounty claimed to be due by
the domestic sugar growers.
1t provides that there shall be paid by
the Secretary of the Treasury to those
producers and manufacturers of sugar in
the United States from maple sap, beets,
sorghum or sugar cane grown in the
United States. when complied with the
provision of the bounty law as contained
in schedule Il of the tariff act of 1880,
a bounty of cents a pound on all sugar
testing not less than 80 degrees by the
polariscope, and Ia cents per pound on
all sugars testing less than 80 degrees,
and not less than 50 degrees, manufac-
tured and produced by them previous to
Aug. Is, 1894, and upon which no bounty
has previously been paid; and for this
purpose the sum of S2SS. 2S9 Is appropriated.
That there shall be paid to those produc-
ers who compiled with the Mckinley
bounty law by filing application for IL
Ncense and the bond required, prior to July
l, 1891, and who would have been entitled
to receive a license. bounty of $40 of a
cent a pound on the sugars actually man.
ufactured and produced in the United
States testing not less than so degrees,
during the period of the fiscal year end
ing June so, 1895. comprised in the peilyd
commencing Aug. Is, 1894, and ending June
50, 1895. and for this purpose $5,00o000 is
appropriated. The usual precautions -
taken to protect the government, and =
bounty is TO be paid only upon PROOF
satisfactory to the commissioner.
After providing for the details in connec.
ton with the payment Of the bounty. the
amendment concludes with a provision
that any person not entitled TO the bounty
who shall, with intent to defraud, applr
for or receive the same, shall be guilty Of
misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, be
fined not exceeding 5000, or imprisoned
not eNcoeling i've Nears or 10Th
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23
FULTON COUNTYS FINANCES.
TIE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RAT
TIE THE SKELETONS.

An InvestIgation Of the Financial
Records for several Years Back
Among The ProbabiIities-Ihc Can
collation. of the Purchase at SIS
OOO OF Tract of Land worth s;i.ooO
Brins ex-Commis>ioncr~ Hunni-
cut and helms 20 the Front With
Blood IN Their Eye.
Atlanta. Ca, Feb. Fulton county
Is considerably stirred up over the dis
closures made az meeting OF the board
o. county comm ssloners today. The
meeting itself was Iur.d with sensation
aHsm. ana judging 10y tho feeling stirred
Up more sensational events viii fol ow.
probably resulting In "a weeping invesd-
CATION o. the countys financial records
Tor years past
The board of commissioners has always
been regarded as a brilliant eNempl-aca-
tson Of the saying that public ohce Is q
private snap. and the falling out be-
tween members and ex-members Of the
board has given the public an insight into
numerous transactions that may not be
able TO bear The light Of day. When the
present board went into oHce recently
some transactions Of the OLD board were
investigated and branded as ILLEGAL as
well as savoring Of 5obbcu. Among them
was the purchase Of q $500 tract OF land
for $1,000. which the new board has de-
clarsd shah be cancelled.
These reflections OF the new members
on the acts Of Their predecessors nat
urally caused the busues 90 rise. and
when the meeting YVES called to order
today the beard found present two Of
the Old couuiss toners. e2-Chairman 9.
W. Hunnicutt and DIT j. ". helms.
They had IRE iu their eyes, and when
the board gran the demand
for hearing they made
the fur fly Mr.. Hunnicutt
went over a lot Of other acts Of the board
which he declared Illegal if the purchase
OF tie property just repudiated was ille-
raj and he demanded that "a new deal
be given clear through. Mr. Hunnicutt
then proceeded TO tell the board that when
he was chairman the county's credit was
good. but now they could not borrow S25,
00 without giving their personal iudorse-
rnents for it. "and. hc exclaimed, the
county's credit would be good yet II
was chairman Of this board
Or. Nelms followed. He was very warm
and told the commissioners that he was
an honest and as patriotic as any of
them "If any of you dispute me-" he
exclaimed. excitcdeIy, why. / am ready
10 meet you outside and settle it."
Nobody disputed the doctor, however.
lie has a well established reputation as
man who would almost rather Tight than
not.
Commissioner Thompson threw another
bomb in the meating by Offering a resolu-
ton calling on the county attorney TO In
vestigate an the land purchases by the
county and also the working Of conycts
at the exposition grounds and on private
property. The board could not tackle this,
but laid II on the table for future action.
II such an investisat on is ordered the
county is likely to be thrown into a condl-
ton Of utter chaos.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-23
The Hose on Him

We should like to turn
some of our celebrated 25c
half hose in your direction
we know that everybody sell
25C Half Hose, but we don t
know Of any one else who
sells such a quality as those
we are now showing at the
price hey are comforta.
Bile, exquisiteIy finished and
as we'll nigh indestruCtibIe as
hosiery can be made.
We are also just in receipt
of a new lot Of our celebrated
Children's Stockings at 15c
d pair-2 pairs for 25c-Fast
coIors and absolutely seam.
less-The cheapest in the
World.
Al WInt:T Clothing at prices which
would make item a g.Oi purchase in
midsummer.
We still give every 10Th land multiple OF 49,
cash customer their entire purchase abso,
lutely free
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A BIG CROWD Al TmE RACES.
The Betting Contingent Cash in on
Three FaxoriteN.

The Betting Contingent Cash in on
Three FavoriteS.
New Orleans. Feb. 22.-To-day was a free
day for the ladies' and in honor of Wash
fngton's birthday the Continental Guards
had The courtesies of the club extended to
them. The weather was ideal fer racing
purposes. and the grand stand was packed
10 lis full capacity The sport offered by
the programme was of the best, and the
running was very good considering the
track. which is stH too heavy for any
record breaking time.
The betting was heavy and the book
makers were kept busy paying up on three
favorites and cashing the tickets on the
place horses.
Summaries Of the days events follow
First Race-Five and one-half furlongs
Aloloch. l07, Thorpe, to ., won, with Bar
Guard, 10i, J. Hin, 4 to /. second, and
Tropriety l05, McCue to l, third. Time
115la.
Second Race-Six furlongs. selling. Oar
win Wedgewood, 104, Hin, to 8, won. with
Francis Pope, l07, r. Jones. 10 y, sec
ond and Luke Parks, l04, Turner, is TO /,
third. Time 1:22A.
Third Race-Five furlongs, selling.
Tramp, 100, Turner TO s. won, with Ben
wilson. 106, Thorpe. 8 to ., second. and Old
Dominion, 1io, Mfdgley, 10 ], third. Time
I.oSik.
Fourth Race-Seven furlons. selling Le-
Grande. 100. J. Hin, to l. won. with Tom
Kelly, l06, Thorpe, Z to ,, second, and Bill
White, lG6, a. Clayton, 3 to >, third. Time
1904.
Fifth Race-Five furlones Chenoa, l07,
J. Hill, to l, won, with Walter Talbert