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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
Last Day for ssBat"

Dannemora, N. Y, Feb. 12.-Skepti-
cism pervades the group of twenty or
more newspaper men and physicians
who are gathered here; it pervades the
prison also and the officers, while hay
ing made every preparation usually
made for the death of a condemned
criminal feel the effects of the skepti-
cal atmosphere. Even Bartholomew
Shea, condemned to die before the
noon hour tomorrow, is tribe buoyed
up by this same feeling that some
thing may intervene to save his life.
1t is not skepticism born of hope, but
rather Of precedent, for Shea has said
his good byes to his friends, apparent
ly accepting the word of all those sur
rounding him that this is the end.
The prison officers have completed ev-
cry arrangement; the witnesses are on
the ground, theswarden has told Shea
that there is no possible hope for him
and the hour of execution has been set.
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lllIllA y AHE MISSING.


is5ss OrOyV0 ed.
Philadelphia, Feb. s. Pocahontas
dam OF Morristown. N. j., broke to
day. Twenty-Five people are missing
and may have: persisted. The dam held
back the waters Of Pocahontas lake.
The break was followed by great
ilood. Men, women and children were
IN the windows Of houses completely
surrounded VI. by rushing waters. No as
sistance could be rendered them for
the time being. Boats were procured
and strong men. rowed to the houses
and brought many to places of safety.
,Ihhe current was SO swift that it was
impossible to reach the more distant
houses until the flood abated.
II was ten minutes after the break
ing OF the dam before the water
reached mark ten feet above the
usual height. Water street, Coal ave
nue., Center street, Race street and
portions Of Flagler street and Spring
street were Inundated. William H,
Heath and others in boat rescued
about fifty persons in Coal avenue, and
Center streets.
Worlkmen Lost.
New Brighton, Conn, Feb. 8. A
bridge on the New England railroad
over Pequebuck river, near Bristol,
collapsed about. 8 o'clock last night,
carrying with it twenty wOrkmen, OF
whom thirteen are believed to have
persisted. At midnight two bodies
had been recovered end eleven men
were missing. Among the dead is
John O'Brien, foreman, Of East Hart
ford. The names of the missing are
unknown. The fierce storm which
swept over the state played havoc
with New England railroad bridges
and the swollen waters Of Pequebuck
river threatened to carry the bridge
away. At 5 o'clock a special wreck
ing train with forty men left East
Hartford and were put to work on the
new bridge which the company is
building over the river and which is
almost completed. It was intended to
put the new bridge in shape at once
so that trains could cross the river.
The old bridge was declared unsafe
about 4 o'clock, and since then no
train has crossed the river. Twenty
Workmen were put to work on each
bridge. About 9 O'clock one Of the
foremen, jerry Berry, called the TWEEN
- men on the old structure toward the
center to assist in tearing up the ties
which were wanted for the other
bridge. The weight of the men was
too great for the bridge and hardly a
moments warning was had when it
collapsed with a loud noise, precipi.
tatlng sixteen or seventeen of the men
into the raging waters Of the river.
Three or four were caught BY falling
tlmbers and seriously injured. Three
managed to cling to fragments Of the
bridge and were rescued, but the 9th.
erS are supposed to have been lost.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
DoY,s EssAYsoN SHARKS.
he shows Much Skill In Constructs.
In g Fish story

he Shows Much Skill In COnstrucf~
In g Fish story
AT examiner of lads under sixteen
For the civil service commission gave
for a question, Describe the habits of
fish. IS Here is a literal transcript OF
one out Of a. batch Of some hundreds
Of answers: = Il
The. shark is about 20 feet long, and
mas five rows OF teeth when the shark
IS going to- catch Its pray it turns on it's
side. The sharks are found ind India,
where they are very numerous in
Africa, etc: The way they catch sharks
is lowering piece Of meat on a sharp
hook (and sailors will do it for amuse-
ment), and the shark is very hungry
always that he will grab at the meat
and lind Eimself caught.
On OF his foes are the sord fish It
will go and run its sword through its
Gstummick.
When the shark has been floating
about on the water for some time it
gets a lot Of small fish in its mouth and
they will go and lay on the beach and
let small birds come in their mouth
and pick them off and will not heart
them. The shark can live in water
and on land. Going from England to
lndiad, you will see sharks in the nile,
they will follow ships for many miles
on purpose to get some meat and then
perhaps not get any. They are differ
ent kinds Of sharks, the Black shark,
Etc. ss.. IS sl,.,,,
The shark is a very curious animal,
1T can lay its teeth down when not
catching any food.
Once upon time there was ship
going to america, and on board some
slaves the slaves We're packed so close
together that they could not live, and
the captin of the ship you'st to let
some come upon deck and many of
4 the slaves youst to jump overheard,
and be eat with sharks, so the captin
determined to stop it if he could. So
one day a black slave woman was Just
in the acted to jump overheard when
the captin caught her, and had as
many slaves as he could on deck, And
then he had a roap fastened around
her vast, and lowered her overheard,
when shark came and bitt half off
her off, and then the captin had the
other half pulled up and sown to the
slaves Oh. deck, and then said to them
that he would do any one Of them the
same if they jumped overheard. LON.
don Church Times. - a.
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WIND AND WATER.
A Terrific Storm In the EASTERN
States q. - - b -

A Terrific Storm In the Eastern
States - Z Sc:
New York, Feb S.-The storm Of
rain and wind which began last night
is the most severe that has visited this
vicinity Tor many months, and al
though the velocity Of the wind has
moderated some the the rain con tinues
to come down and the sky shows no
signs of clearing. At times during the
day the Wind blew at the rate Of sew,
enty-tWo miles an hour, and nothing
like its Wild swoop up Broad way and
through the long avenues has been
seen in this city for years. Women
and children were blown off their
feet into the streets in many cases.
AT least dozen people were taken to
their homes or a hospital by patrol
wagons, suffering from cuts and
bruises inflicted by flying timbers and
umbrellas. Brooklyn Jared worse!
Two men are dead and another dying
as result of the collapse Of the three
and half-story cooperage in Thirty
ninth street. Trees We're uprooted.
fences and the tops Of sheds and out
houses were blown down and window
glass broken. The wind at it's height
blew down the grand stand at Acque-
duct, Queens county racing grounds.
At ROckaway the wind blew at the
rate Of eighty miles an hour Consid-
cradle damage was done at the beach
by the heavy sea which was on Boats
were torn from their mornings and
carried away. Trees were uprooted
and the roofs Of small houses were
also torn off, but no serious damage
occurred.
The storm was especially severe in
Westchester county and caused ev-
eral washouts along the railroad lines.
At Mount Kiscoo the sand was two
feet deep on the tracks and licomo-
tive was derailed Several tons Of
earth fell upon the tracks just north of
Scardsdale and barely missed striking
the White Plains local. The storm
seems to have been general over New
York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and
New England, and much damage was
done everywhere. G:g5
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Murdered His Daughter.

Vossburg, Miss, Feb. 12-One of the
most atrocious deeds in the history Of
this section was perpetrated at Antoni-
och, Jasper county, on Friday last.
Antioch is remote hamlet, twenty
miles from railroad station. T. w.
Wood, fifty-five years old, murdered
his daughter Minnie, catching her in
the back and striking her no less than
twelve times with a sharp Ratchet,
literally chopping her to pieces. Wood
then shot himself. His daughter in
July, 1894, gave birth to a child. She
claimed her father was responsible for
her trouble. When murdered on Fri
day she was about to become moth
er again, and a second time charged
her father with being responsible for
her condition.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
MUTUAL CONCESSIONS.

Bringing Normal Schools and Uni.
versity Into Closer Relationship.
Madison, Wis, Feb. Sat the SEES
sion Of the board of regents Of the
state normal schools this morning the
report of the joint committee appoint
ed from the board Of normal regents
and the university regents arranging
conditions whereby graduates Of. the
state normal schools shall be eligible
to enter the junior year at the uni
versity was presented. There are con.
cessions on both sides which it is
thought will do much to end the bitter
feeling which has existed and bring
the tn university and the normal schools
into closer relationship. The sum OF
$4,000 was appropriated for normal
school Institute work next year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
MARKET REPORTS.
Latest Quotations From Grain .
Live Stock Centers

Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers
Chicago, Feb. Wheat-F ebruary,
Ga 3-Sc; May, Sc 3-sc; June, 663-Sc;
July, &C 1-Sc. Corn = February, 28c;
May, 80 3-Sc; July, 81 1-2c; September,
81 5-Sc. Oats February, 10 Sc; May,
q 1-4c; July, Fl 1-2c; September,
II 1-4c. Pork-February, $1OO5; May,
$10.25; July, $1O.45. Lard-February,
$5.47 IL; May, $3.50; July, $3.50. Ribs
February, $50; May, $3.50; July,
$5.S71-2.
Chicago, Feb. 12.-Hogs- Market ac-
tive; light, $4a4.3O; mixed, $4a4.27 IL;
heavy, $4.O5a4.45. Cattle slow and 1Oa
15c lower; beeves, $3a4.65;- cows and
heifers, $1.6Oa3.SO; stockers and feed
ers. $2.6Oa3.75; Texas steers, $275a
$40.
Minneapolis, Feb. 12.-Wheat-Feb-
ruary closed at SO 1-2c; May opened at
81 lie and closed at 81 3-Sc; July
closed at 81 5-Sc. On track-No. /
hard, 60 1-2c; No. Northern, SO LIE;
No. Northern. IS 1-2c. sl
st. Paul, Feb. 12.-Hogs-A couple
of loads arrived, selling steady at
yesterdays prices. Cattle-Not enough
arrivals to make market; fancy
grades would sell rapidly; yards
cleared. 81. -.-. $50
Milwaukee, Feb. 12.-Flour dull and
unchanged. Wheat lower and weak;
No. 2 spring, on track, 90 Lee; No. 4
Northern, 81 1-2c; May, SIS 7-Sc. Corn
firm; No. 8, 2Sc. Oats dull and easier;
No. 2 white, 20 3-4c; No. 8 white, 2oa
20 1-4c. Barley dull and weak; No. 2,
q 3-4c; sample, on track. 23a33 1-2c.
Rye weak and neglected; No. 1, 40 LIE.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
Good Showing by Railroads.

ST. Paul, Feb. 12.-Thanks to the,
enormous crop and the general I'M
proyement in business the State Of,
Minnesota will receive this year about
800 100000 more in taxes on the gross
earnings of the railroads than she re-
celved last year. Last year the aggre-
gate taxes from this source amounted:
to $S5O,OOO. The reports thus far re-
celyed this year indicate that the state
will derive at least $3.50, 600 from that
source this year. The reports from
nearly all the companies are now in.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
Murder In the First Degree

. Minneapolis, Feb II. George W.,
Baxter, wife murderer, was arraigned
In the municipal court to-day, charged
with murder In the first degree When
the charge against him was read, Bax-.
ter replied that he would like to see a:
lawyer before being examined and his,
case was set over for one week. It!
is understood that by that time the
grand jury will have disposed Of his
case. He was not allowed bail.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
III. n. Young Dead

st. Paul, Feb. 12-H. n. Young, a.
pioneer newspaper man Of Minnesota,
died at st. Luke's hospital Of cerebral
hemorrhage. Mr.. Young was seventy
years old, and has lived in Minnesota
since 1859. In 1850 he moved to St.
Paul from Henderson and published
the Daily North Star, Buchanan adj
ministration paper advocating the cleo
ton of John G. Breckenridge for presi-
dent. He was born in 1926 in Vir-
ginia.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
Pow-wow Near Pine Ridr.

HONEYMOON Near Pine Ridge.
Pine Ridge, Neb., Feb. 12-The great
Pine Ridge poW-wow convened to-day.
For some months a private subscrip-
ton has, been circulated soliciting aid
among the Indians to send delegates
to Washington to confer with the au-
thorities in reference to matters per-
tanning to the Pine Ridge agency. It
was said 1000 Indians would be pres
ent at the pow-wow, but there is no
probability that so large number will
attend. Not 100 got in today. At
this season zero weather is proba Bile
any day. The indians for this reason
will not travel much. The scene Of the
meeting is Wounded Knee, twent,
miles from here
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
MRS Thomaa wil.or D.,a

st. Paul, Feb. 12.- Mrs. Thomas Will,
son, who was i'll at her apartments in
the Aberdeen about two weeks, died
today. The deceased was the wife Of
Judge Thomas Wilson, general solicit
tor for the Chicago, st. Paul, Mime
apolis 4 Omaha railway, and resided
for many years in Winona Judge
Wilson was the Democratic candidate
for governor in 1890 and ran against
Gov. Merriam.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
Mardi Gras Festivities.

St. Paul, Feb. II. Company D de-
parted for New Orleans at 7:3O last
night and hundreds Of the friends OF
it's members went to the depot to bid
them good by and speed them on their
journey. On the side Of the car, and
running its entire length, was a canvas
banner on which was painted in char
acters foot long: Company D, First
Regiment, N. G. 8. NJ, st. Paul to New
Orleans"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13

About zoo men employed by the
United States Bicycle Company In
Chicago went out on strike today.
according to one Of the company Of
nc1als, because q foreman was dis
charged Saturday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
MRS. Thomas Wilson sicl

Mrs. Thomas Wilson Sick.
st. Paul, Feb. 11.--Mrs. Wilson, wife
Of Judge Thomas Wilson of Winona,
counsel for the Chicago, st. Paul, Min
sneapolis & Omaha road, lies danger
ously Ill at the Aberdeen, where she
and her husband have made their home
Of late. Mrs Wilson has been indis,
posed for some time past, and it is
feared she may not recover.
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Rampolla Has Not Resigned.
Rome, Feb. ST The report that Cardi
nal Rampolla, the papal secretary OF
state, had resigned owing to serious
differences with the pope, is denied in
authoritative quarters.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
W III Cratn na.a

Washington, Feb. 10. William n.
Grain, representative Of the Eleventh
district Of Texas and a member Of
that body from the Forty-ninth con-
gress, died at his home here at 4
o'clock this morning. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13

Wendell F. Smith, Waterman and.
expo iceman at Denver, was shot and
1 Killed by a burglar whom he detect
ed breaking into a grocery store. The
murderer escaped.
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Mystery In Gotham !.

II UOIuA1ns
New York, Feb. IL. What appears
3 to have been q cold blooded murder
was committed to-day in the institu-
ton for the improved instruction Of
deaf mutes. The victim was Prof.
Max ll1, !. Glau, sixty light years old, an
Instructor in drawing. &
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
:: DOWN AN ENHANCEMENT,

Mixed Train ON q Great Northern
@ Branch wrecked
X Eagle Bend, Mimi, Feb. IL. = The
mixed train on the branch line of the
Great Northern was wrecked mile
south Of Clarissa. The two coaches,
mail car and one box car rolled down
an embankment on their sides. About
twenty Five passengers were aboard,
and all escaped serious injury, but ali
We're bruised. The cars took fire, but
the trainmen promptly extinguished
IT, while others carried out the passen-
gers who were stunned.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13

. Sank Center, Mimi, Feb. 12.-The
train due here from Park Rapids was
aerailed by broken rail near Clarissa.
A train sent to it's relief has returned
with several wounded passengers. No
one was seriously hurt. r
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13
Rnke-Off for the Government

Washington, Feb. PA statement
prepared at the treasury department
under the direction of Assistant See
rotary Curtis shows that the govern
ment will realize from the new loan
$111,379, S36.97.
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Doodle Alderman senence 81

Salem, Mass, Feb. .9.-Ex-AId. Geo.
Tilton of HaVerhill, one Of the alleged
Doodle aldermen of the city, was sen
fenced to serve fifteen months In the
house of correction. The alleged
bribery occurred in connection with
issuance Of liquor licenses at HaYer-
hill. 2. IS IS
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-02-13

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE debate on
the free coinage substitute for the
house bond bill was very spirited.
There were several strong speeches,
and one, at least, of a somewhat SEN
sational character. Mr.. Towne, Min
nesota Republican, claimed the atten-
ton OF the house and galleries for
over an hour with an eloquent effort
on behalf Of free coinage which won
for him personal ovation such as has
not been accorded any member since
the session began. His speech was IL
Illustrated with charts and aroused un-
bounded enthusiasm among the silver
forces. Mr.. Hall, a Democrat from
Missouri, on the other hand, an
nounced his conversion to Sound
money" in a rather sensational speech
in which he charged that eight sena-
tors who voted for free coinage, ac-
cording to credible information" had
privately said that they believed free
coinage would bring upon this country
national and individual bankruptcy
and ruin. He charged them with try
ing to feather their nests at home"
and declared that the greatest sin Of
the present age was the coWardice Of
statesmen. He also declared that a
high officer of the administration had
said that the silver agitation had al
ready cost the government $262 OoO,-
900 in bond issues, and in the course
Of the next twelve months the bond
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Before Judge Searle at st. Cloud e.
r. Weber Of Perham was removed as
assignee Of the insolvent estate of J.
Z. Krouschinabel Of Frazee. Becker
county. The removal was on statutory
grounds, being caused by, a petition
signed by heavy st. Paul creditors. No
successor has been appointed as vet.
The farmers institute, which was
held at Buffalo was largely attended
at each session. Supt Gregory pre-
sided. The different subjects were
treated with ability by the speakers,
and many remarks Of approval and
appreciation were heard from farmers
who attended.
At Redwood Falls Judge Weber
has denied the motion Of the state for
new trial in the case Of the county
commissioners OF Redwood VS.. the
Citizens Bank Of Redwood Fails, in
solvent, and the bondsmen Of the
bank as a county depository. The
county had over $1,000 in the bank
at the time of the failure. The coun-
ty will appeal from the order DENYING
a new trial. 80
Mrs. b. Z. Hunewell of OWatonna,
recently deceased, leaves an estate Of
100000 to be distributed as follows:
Twenty -fve thousand for the settle.
ment Of debts, $1O, 600 to st. Pants
Episcopal church of Owatonna S3 OO0
for a rectory, $4,000 to Shattuck
school at Faribault, two-thirds Of the
remainder, about $50, 600, to the WI.
der school of the diocese OF Minnesota:
the remainder, about SIS, 900. for a
public library for the city, provided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-23
WASHINGTON GROVE.

Miss Jennie Mickle and Rifard Mckle are the
guests Of Miss Maud Alton on Grove avenue.
Miss n NJ. Forbes, who has been visiting Dr. F.
W. Ritter on Grove avenue, has returned to her
hcme.
Mr.. Fred Allen and Mr.. Charles Weaver who
have been spending few days at Colonial Beach,
have returned home.
Mrs. Ripley, who has been quite Ill at her home
On Grove avenue, Is improving.
The headquarters Of the District W. O. T. q.
arc closed, and the ladies Lave returned home.
Mrs h. Potbury and family have opened their
cottage 4th avenue $1,000
The Whiteside cottage on 9th avenue, which bas
Deen opened by the Sandy Spring people is now
eiosed. and the occupants have returned home
Mrs N. f. Dorsey has reopened her cottage IN
9Th avenue. oe "''
circle. on 'ne
Rynex on the circle Va AAA'
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BRIGHTWOOD.

The Junior Christian Endeavorers held their regu-
lar weekly meeting Tuesday evening at Emory
Chapel under the leadership of Miss Mabel D.
MacElwee, on the topic, What Ought We to
Read, and Howl" The attendance the best
known since the organization of the local society.
Miss Lillian Krouse will lead next Tuesdays meet
Ing on What Are Some of the Lords Precious
Promises to Us"' The Juniors busy ar
ranging the sociable to be given July RI the
church lawn.
Friday evening D. Menge, n Frenc1Inan Is goin,.
to deliver illustrated lecture on the Bble, for
the purchase of new hymn books Tor the Sunday
school.
Yesterday evening party of seven went to
Chevy Chase as a trolley party Among those who
Stevens, virgie Brown. Evelyn Willctt, Jessie
Brown. and Messrs. Bert Prigg and Joseph Wal
smith,
Rev. Jas. Fl. Hutchinson. presfling elder Of the
Baltimore district. will preach this evening at
Emory Chapel and after the sermon will conduct
the quarterly conference
who left the first of this week bicycle tour
through the states of Marylind Delaware and
New York, have returned, owing to break Of q
bolt on Mr.. Fetter's cycle. They, nevertheless.
Md.
Mr.. JOHN Darling eldest son of Dr. Henry OAR
will hold a position or the geOdetic survey. He
will probably not return for three years.
The family Of Mr.. Halett KilbOurne of Washing
ton is staying for the summer Bleak House, the
residence of ex- Governor Shepherd. Mr. kibOurne
Is now at the national popuistc convention in st.
Lcu.s.
Inns been Wis ting her brother, M Calvin Wilmer,
has returned home
Messrs. A. G. Osborn and W. II. shryock, NJ E.
high priest, Royal Arch of Maryland visited
HyatteviI,e. Md. last evening, where Mr. Shryock
conferred degree.
Mrs Thomas UBrien is quite sick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-23
SUBURBAN NE VS.
BROOKLAND.

Misses Mary and Ellen Taylor. who have been
visiting Mrs. ]. T. Green, have returned to their
b. me In Baltimore.
Mrs. Mortimer Downing and Miss Hughes of In
diana expected to return from Atlantic City
today, and will be the guests Of Mrs. Noel.
Mrs. c. X. Welsh left yesterday for Philadel-
phia to bring home her son Edward. who has been
attending school in that city Before returning to
Brookland, Mrs. Welsh will visit Baltimore as the
guest of Mrs. John Balm. Miss Katie Welsh. who
has been visiting Mrs. Balm for the past two
weeks, will return home with her mother.
Mr.. Joseph p Burg has returned from short
stay at Atlantic City.
MIR. and Mrs. William Quinn and son are at Col
TONS Point, Md.
Mrs. Maude Kinnan Of Boston is the guest OF her
brother, Mr.. A. +. Kinnan Of Providence street.
Miss Mury L. Marean, the pOstmistress OF Brook
land has gone to COltons Point, Nd. for a much
needed reft.
Mr.. Emmett Russell of West Brookland has ac-
cepted n position with the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, and will lie stationed In Philadelphia.
Miss Clark has gone for a ten-days sOtourn to
Delaware Cottage Farm, Va.
Miss Martina Yznaga Is ut Point Lookout, Md.
for the summer.
Miss Ella Joyce and her sister, Mrs. John Hosh,
are visiting relatives in Cincinnati, Ohio.