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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-06

Heavy Failures for the First Three Weeks
OF January-Some Signs Of improvement
seen In The General Outlook, Though
Business ID Still Woiting-Review Of Pro-
duce, Manufactures and Stocks Not Alto
gother Unsatisfactory.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
AGED LITIGANT WINS.
John McCaffrey's First Wife to share
His Millions

John McCaHrey's First Wife to Share
His Millions.
Mary Dawson McCaffrey O'DanieIs the
aged Htigant in the suit over the estate
OF John McCaffrey, at one time a George
town boatman on the Chesapeake and
ohio canal, has won her case in Chicago.
and Is entitled to share in his estate Nc
Canrey died worth about s1OOO,OOo, and
had lad five wives.
Sixty-two years ago sxteen-year-oId
Mary Dawson eloped to Gretna Green with
John McCaffrey, then a poor young Irish
man. She came to America with him as
his wife. They had children, and finally
after thirteen years living together In
Georgetown the couple separa ted-she to
marry William O'Daniels, he to marry
other women and to have other children.
She remained poor, while he became
wealthy.
A few months after the death of Nc
Caffrey claimant in the person of Mary
Dawson McCaffrey appeared This was
the woman who had eloped with the poor
Irishman in England. She claimed that
after coming to this country, he ill-treated
ner In many ways. and finally in 1S47, she
had to leave him on account of his cruelty
to her.
For sixteen years she was the wife of
William O'Daniels. He died in Anderson-
vile prison in 1868
In 1894 she heard of the death of Nc
Cafrey, and, assuming the name by which
she had been known for more than a dozen
years, she entered the fight for the thou
sands of dollars in the estate
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Masonic Elections. ..

The Grand Lodge of Ancient York Rite
Masons of the District of Columbia have
elected the following grand officers, viz. ::
Grand master, John N Adams; deputy
grand master. w. H. Shorters; senior grand
den, Joseph H. Harris; grand treasurer
George w. Phillips; grand secretary. D.
F. Seville; first assistant grand secretary,
Ed. w. Shields.
The Grand Chapter OF Royal Arch Ma
sons of the District of Columbia Ca Y. RI
have elected the following grand officers:
N. E. G. II. p, Comp. w. H. Johnson; d.
G. H. p, Comp Jonn N. Adams; E. G.
king. Comp. o. r. King: E.G. scribe. Comp.
j. H. Mcdowell; E. G. treasurer, Comp
Geo. w. Phillips; E. G. secretary, Comp.
Ed. w. Shields.
The Grand Commandery Of Masons, K.
T.. of the District Of Columbia have elect
ed the following grand officers: R. Z. @.
c., Sir l.. w. Pulies; d. G. c., Sir ]. T.
Fortune; E. G. generalissimo. Sir ]. N.
Adams; E. 6. c. general, Sir w p. Gray;
E. G. prelate, Sir Geo. W. Phillips; E. G. s.
w, Sir Jos. H. Harris; E. CD. W., Sir j.
W. Jones: E. G. treasurer, Sir Bolden-
Eveps; v. E. G. R., Sir D. F.. Seville: E. G.
warder, Sir W. H. Johnson; E. G. guard,
Sir K. A. Washington. go
The Sovereign College of Allied Masonic
Degrees for North America have elected
the following officers: Sovereign grand
master. Rev. G. w. Newton of Jacksonville,
of Chicago. Ill; grand abbott, Rev. Peter
Lucas OF Washington, ID. c. senior grand
warden, J. T. Fortune Of Virginia: iunior
grand warden, John n. Adams of Mary-
land; grand almoner, o. r. King of Mary
land; grand registrar general u. F. Sc
of finance. G. w. Cooper of.Jacksonville,
ILL.,
Evening star., 1896-12-24
JOHN BROWNS DAUGHTER.
she Lives I'm California and is I'm Need
of Assistance.

Mr.-Horatio n. Rust of Pasadena, Cal.
writes The Star in relation TO the recent
discussion Of the need OF aiding Mrs ANNE
Brown Adams, the daughter of John
Brown.
Mrs. Adams, he says, is the last survivor
OF John Browns family. Mr.. Rust says
she Is living in the northern part Of CALI
fornia bravely struggling with adversely
en- mountain farm. trying to bring up her
farnily OF eight children TO be respectable
American citizens. The eldest is now a
man grown, the youngest about ten years
Old. Recently the house took fire and with
It's contents was burned. The family were
struggling to pay OF a small mortgage ami
now nave nothing except what kind friends
supply with which to rebuild a house and
1--we upon through another winter.
invite all who have been more for
tunate, says Mr.. Rust Ito contribute as
thsy can to relieve this family. Money
clothing, bedding and all such articles as
may be necessary in a frontier home with
large family will be gladly received.
Ms. Adams, L know personally. wouId
never herself ask for assistance"
12-Inch Stock Boards 81 Per 100 Ft.
Libbey 4 Co.. 9th st. and New York ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
At st. John. College.

3 Tie annual Christmas entertainment was
given yesterday at II o'clock by the aca-
demic and primary classes of st. Johns 8
College. The college classes will give a
Shakespearean evening some time in Feb
ruary. The following was the program
Overture, John J. Hartnett; hymns (a)
Nearer My God to Thee; b), My Country
'Tis of Thee; recitations (a), 1.-THE Flea
Powder" VIM. Wheeler; b), "The Cur
few" Arthur Harvey; songs (a). "A Little
Tin Soldier (b), kiss, and Let's Make
Up;' recitations (a), You Get Up" Frank
Ready; (b), "a Welsh Classic John j.
Early; piano. Black America. John J. Hart
nett; song, The Little Raccoon; recitations
(a), THE Song in the Market Place." Don
Murphy; (b), "Jes Fore Christmas" Jas.
Spottswood; piano duet, Madam DAILY and
Master Norman DAILY; 1.-THE Angel and the
Shepherds" Mini LAMA; Christmas greet
ines; hymn, Adeste Fideles. Brother Fab
rician distributed Christmas cards to the
class that participated in the performance.
The college will reopen January 4.
Evening star., 1896-12-24

The Salvation Army will give a dinner
and Christmas tree entertainment to the
newsbeys and bootblacks next Monday at
the army headquarters, $50 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. The officers of the Sal
walton Army request charitably inclined
persons who may feel an interest in this
effort TO brighten the lives OF the poor little
chaps who pick up their living on the
streets TO send donations of food. clothing
or useful presents for the Christmas tree
10 the army hearquarters. The army de-
siTes to make the occasion a success. but
on account of the large number of pros
peetlve recipients OF the bounty to be be-
slowed. the aid of kind-hearted citizens will
have to be invoked to exc out the scanty
resources OF the army.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
THE POULTRY SHOW.
A Large Exhibit of Fine Stock Prom
fsed In January,

1sed In January.
The National Poultry and Pigeon Asso-
cation mas issued its premium list for the
second international exhibition, which will
be held In Center Market Hall January II.
IL, "A, Is and 16, 1897. The officers of the
association are: President, H. A. Munson;
vice presidents, Richard Smith, George E.
Emmons; secretary, George E. Howard;
financial secretary, Samuel w. Stinemetz:
treasurer, DR.. R. H. Evans; board of direc-
tors-H. A. Munson, Richard Smith, Geo.
T. Emmons, Geo. E. Howard s. w. Stine-
metz, DIR. r. H. Evans, John W. Douglass.
tidw. s. Schmid, DR.. W. ]. Elstun, Ru-
dolph Thiele, Geo. o. Brown, Arthur L.
Gardner, DR.. H. W. Dorsey, John L. wag-
gaman. Capt. James E. White.
Inc Superintendent of poultry this year
Is "A. l.. Gardner, and Joseph F. Bardrof
WI VIII nave charge of the pigeon department.
Iams, Henry S. Ball. Charles McClave and
r.. II. Scudder. Mr.. w. J. Stanton will
judge the pigeons.
Inc exhibition is open to every variety
oI LOWS known to the American standard
and all the various kinds of pigeons In
all, oiO entry classes are provided for. The
ASSOCIATION has hung up a large number of
speciai premiums aggregating a consid-
erdpie sum, and the various members of
the association and it's numerous friends
nave also Joined In offering a long list of
speclaI premiums. which are distributed
over the whole range of fowls and pigeons.
Ihe great success of the poultry show last
year gives special interest to the exhibi-
tlon this season, and assures its full sue
cess. The secretary of the association, Mr..
George E. Howard. is receiving entries of
nne STOCK from all points of the United
states, and says that there will be not less
tnan 700 birds on exhibition. In addition
70 tne exhibits of fowls and pigeons, both
IN Single coops and exhibition yards, there
pf oil
Try appliances. such as incubators, brood
ers bone and feed mills, coops, various
poultry foods. and everything that a first.
class poultryman desires to know about,
me local interest in the annual show
among breeders in Virginia and Maryland
promises this year to be quite as earnest
ana helpful as it was last winter, and a
large number of them will be represented
mere by exhibits. In addition to the usual
snow of practical poultry yard fowls. there
VIII De large exhibit of ornamental birds,
such as pheasants, peafowl, fancy ducks.
ana considerable number of what are
known as freaks.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Tree Ornaments, Toys. ]. Jay Gould.-Ad
Christmas at Calvary.

Great preparations have been made for
the Christmas entertainment of the chill
dren and young people of Calvary Baptist
Church tomorrow evening. The entertain
ment will be reproduced Saturday evening
for the adult department and the public
generally. On Saturday afternoon at 2:3O
the kindergarten will be entertained alone
In the evening entertainment the story of
CHRISTMAS times will be told, commencing
with the prophets, in song and in the most
beautiful tableaux, under electric lighting
with the finest effects. The prophets, the
wise men, the shepherds and the angel will
all be shown The public is especially in
yited Saturday evening.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
LATE CAPT. LEMONS FUNERAL.
The Remains WIFI Temporarily Re
pose I'm Gen. DOSan's Tomb.

The Remains WIFI Temporarily Re.
pose I'm Gen. DOgan's Tomb
The body of tha late Capt. George f.
Lemon will arrive here, it is expected.
about o'clock tonight and will be met
by party Of thesdead mans friends. The
remains will comes in charge of Rev. Dr.
James s. Lemon, Victor Haagard and DIR.
kneedler Of the army who attended Capt
Lemon in his last illness. The funeral ex-
ercises will be held at 1 o'clock Saturday
at the New York aAvenue Presbyterian
Church, and will be conducted. by, Rev.
DIR. Radcliffe. Meantime the body will lie
in the former apartments of the deceased
at the Shoreham,s and be attended by a
Rawlins Post, G. a. r. Previous to the
removal or The bodyvto the church brief
services will be held at the. Shoreham by
Rev. B. r. Swallow of G. A.! r.. Post No 3.
Jere NJ. Wilson, John w. Smith. Maj Will
liam F.. Tucker United States army; ex-
Senator William Pitt Kellogg, DIR. Daniel
B. Clarke president Of the Bank Of the
Wright. Gen. w. w. Dudley. ex-Commis-
sioner NJ NJ. Parker, Maj. John McElroy,
Mr.. Byron Andrews and Mr.. W.. Beach
Taylor. The active pall-bearers will be Mr..
Bryce j. Moses and Mr. William H. Smith,
representing the Bank of the Republic;
Mr.. Wallsce F. Crossman, Mr.. Charles L.
Lowell and Mr.. Maurice Weigle, from
Capt. Lemons office. and Comrades NJ.
Emmett Urell, Newton Ferree and Chris c.
Bollinger of John A. Rawlins' Post.
After the services at the church, which
will be attended by the employees of Capt.
Lemon in body the remains will be taken
to the cemetery at Soldiers Home. where
they will be placed in the tomb Of the
late Gen. Logan. Grand Army services will
be held at the cemetery and will be con-
Quoted by Past Commander Alva s. Taber
Of Rawlins Post, according to the ritual of
the G. A. r., and salute sof three volleys
will be fired by a company of the District
militia.
The final resting place of the dead man
will be at Arlington, where mausoleum
will be erected.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
SerNCu In The War

An organization of members of the First
Congregational Church who have served in
the late war was effected last night in the
church library. the following officers being
e'ected; John W. Tweedale president; Sid
ney H. Fernam. vice president and j. H.
Bradford. secretary. \ committee, consist
ing of Messts. Dean. Perham. j. B. john
son, Stewart. Lamborn and TweedaIe were
appointed to arrange for the camp fire
social. 1t was found that between fifty and
sixty members of the congregation were
veterans of the war. and twelve states We're
represented in last nights meeting
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Onlcers Elected.

The semi-annual election of officers Of the
Tin and Sheet Iron Workers Assembly,
held last evening at Plasterers' Hall, re-
suited as follows: Charles Gray. NJ. W.;
Andrew Sullivan. w. F.; A. Burns, record
Ing secretary; John Pierpont. financial Sec
retary; l. Crompton, treasurer; George
Hordler. inspector; William Hunt. guide
and Judge advocate: w. H. g. Simmons.
aln0ner; II. l. Streb, Judge; Edward Tiily.
clerk OF the court. After the regular bust.
ness an address on the good Of the order
was made by w. H. G, Simmons. master
workman OF D. A. 06. Knights OF Labor. !
Evening star., 1896-12-24
LOCAL MENTION.
AHUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy Of Music.-Eugenie. Blair in
Past Lynne"
Bijou TheateT.-"Little Trixie."
Columbia Theater.-Neil Burgess in "Odd
Miss Podd.'
6rand Opera House.-''The Great North
west"
Ice Palace. 9Th and L streets northwest
Real ice skating
kernan's Lyceum Theater-John w.
lsham's Octorcons.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"In Gay
New York.
NeS National Theater.-Caroline Miskel-
Hoyt in a Contented Woman"
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Minnehaha Lodge, Good Templnrx

The regular session of Minnehaha Lodge
last Tuesday evening was entertaining and
instructive. Among the visitors were a
delegation from Rescue Lodge, in South
vest Washington, and Mr.. F. B. Robertson
Of Trinity Lodge, Richmond. In the pro-
gram presented by Mr.. Frank Ford re-
sponses were as follows: Vocal solos by
Mrs. Carrie Smith and Miss Lolo Elwood:
an original essay by Mr.. Robertson, cornet
Russell, remarks by Chief Templar Dins-
more. Miss Daniel superintendent; Lodge
Deputy Stewart, H. F. Smith. J. C. Moore,
Geo. F. ONeill, Miss Myrtle Moore and
others.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
AFFAIRS m GEORGETOWN
Churches in This Section Have Arranged
for Christmas.
Local Notes of Interest From Across
Rock CreelJ Bridge Told
I'm Paragraphs.

Most all of the churches in this section
of the city will present a pretty appear
ance for tomorrow's services. Willing
hands have transformed the appearance of
the interior, and tomorrow the odor of pine
and other green's will fill the places, like
incense, for the occasion. Christ Church
VIII be elaborately decorated with ever
green. The side walls will be covered in a
simple manner, giving good effect. while
the chancel will be a mass Of evergreen.
AT pretty st. Alban's the decorations will
perhaps be the most elaborate of any
church In the West End. Loads of pine
and holly have been brought to the church
and placed all around the interior. giving
the church the appearance of forest. The
members of the congregation have been
WCrKlns Tor the past two CT three evenings
on this.
st. AIMS Church at Tenleytown will also
be prettily decorated for the day. Trinity
Church will also be decorated. At Peck
Memorial Chapel the decorations will be
artistic and elaborate. At ST. Johns
church the Christmas appearance will
equal that OF any church in the place.
For the Children.
At this season of the year 1t is the Gus
tom of the various churches to remember
the children, and have some special service
In their honor. The annual Sunday school
services Of the West Street Presbyterian
Church will not be held until New Year
eve. At Christ Church the children's serv-
Ices Will be held this evening, and every
member of that Sunday school will be re-
membered. At st. Johns Church the serv-
Ice Tor children will be held tomorrow af-
terncon at o'clock, and the big Christmas
tree will be the central point of interest.
Young Peoples Society.
At the last meeting of the Young Peoples
Society of Christian Endeavor of the West
Street Presbyterian Church, officers for the
ensuing year were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, Miss Edith Leetch; vice president,
Mr.. John c. Lewis: recording secretary.
MISS Louise Bentley; corresponding secre-
tary. Miss Susie Grunwell treasurer. Mr.
r. P. Waddey.
Miss Mary E. Clements and Mrs. Daisie
Louise Fox, the well-known Georgetown
pianist, will hold a musicale tomorrow
evening at o'clock at 1882 I street. A
splendid program has been arranged for the
occasion, and the entertainment for the
evening will close with dancing
.fhe old No Name Club Of this. place will
give dance Monday evening, at the Poto-
mac Boat Club headquarters, at the foot of
31st street.
Mr.. George 3. Lockhart has sold to John
crowley part of lot 126, square 1231 subject
10 trust, at an unnamedaconsideration. r,
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Golden Cross,

Golden Commandery No. 112, United
Order OF the Golden Cross, met last night
and elected its officers for the ensuing term.
as follows: Ossie Kiinger. past noble COM
mander: John B. Yates, noble commander:
Miss Theda North, vice noble commander:
Dr. VIM. B. Beebe. financial keeper of
records; James A. Kemp, keeper of records;
Harry L. James, treasurer, Arthur w.
Campbell. worthy herald: Mrs. Lillian
Barnes. warder OF the inner gate; Jos. E.
Barnes, warder of the outer gate: Messrs
john G. Daley, J. r. Sutton and James
Frank, trustees.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
A kindergarten Christmas.

Thirty-five happy little children assem-
bed yesterday afternoon at COZ o street in
the kindergarten rooms provided by the
Iublic school authorities for Mrs. Pollock s
free kindergarten. The parents and friends
of the little ones were entertained by their
sweet songs, graceful plays and motion
songs, and were presented with little gifts
made by the childish hands in the kinder
garten. Each child received a box of
cendy. a toy and handkerchief from a
Christmas tree. Miss Ella 8. Nichols, the
teacher, was assisted by Misses Richardson
and Quander.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Our City Banks.

At the regular meeting of the board Of
directors of the National Metropolitan
Bank, yesterday. dividend OF per cent
was ordered. to be paid on and after the %
of January. from the profits Of the business
during the six months ending with the 31st
of this month. At the same time consid-
cradle addition was made to the surplus
fund of the bank, which thus amounts to
Sss0.0O0, on paid-up capital stock Of $500, :
OOO
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Central High school Exerc,.e.

Appropriate exercises were held yester-
day by pupils of the Central High School
to mark the beginning of the Christmas
holidays. The exhibition hall was taste
fully decorated in honor of the occasion
and enjoyable entertainment features were
contributed by the High School Banjo Club
Miss Annie v. Forbes, the Metropolitan
Banjo Club and Mr.. Joseph Finckel. Prin-
eipal Lane closed the exercises with an ad-
dress, In which he wished all Merry
Christmas"
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Fire This Morning,

Shortly after 10 O'Clock this morning an
alarm was turned in from box S27, corner
OF 4th and Pomercy streets, for a fire i'm
the two-story tenement number 316 Pome-
roy street, caused by some children playing
with matches. When the firemen arrived
the upper story was ablaze. but several
weil-directed streams of water on the burn
ing building had the desired effect The
damage is about 500.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Want to BE Public Pr,n,.r

Mr.. John McVicar, a newspaper editor OF
Detroit, Mich, is q candidate for the office
of public printer. Mr. McVicars friends
are making active efforts in his behalf
II. l.. Work is also a candidate for the
same place, and has petition in circula.
ton that already bears the signatures of
several prominent senators and representa-
tives.
Mr.. Freling c. Foster of the Foster Press
is also candidate, and is said to have the
Endorsement of 5000 union printers of Chi.
cago.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Reduced Rates via PennsyIyanta
Raflroud.

The passenger department announces the
sale OF special excursion tickets from WASH
HSton December "a. y and 81 and January
]. valid for return until January 4, 1897 in
elusive. TO points and at rates as follows:
Baltipore.-M Nd. 81. ca; Wilmington Del, A.34:
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-12-24
NEwsBOYs' CHRISTMAS.
A Merry Time Yesterday With a Din.
ner and Pretty Tree.

A Merry Time Yesterday With a DIM
ner and a Pretty Tree.
There was q gay time at the Newsboys'
Home, $50 c street, yesterday, the occa-
sion being the annual Christmas dinner.
Forty-five. youngsters gathered around the
festive board, and besides the feast there
was Christmas tree, prepared by Misses
Helen Bell, Grace Bell, Zaidee Caleb, Caro-
Campbell, Bessie Lamont, Julia Lamont,
Humphrey, Clark and Cotton, under the
direction of Miss Mary Breekinridge. Miss
Mordaunt Wilson, matron Of the home,
and her assistant. Mr.. Chartres, assisted
in the gladsome toll of the occasion and
contributed in every way to make. the af-
fair success. Every boy received a gift,
and there was big lot Of fun in the way
old Santa Claus, personated by Thomas
Morris. fished them out of a huge bag and
gave them to the eager lads. A most en-
joyable feature of the afternoon was the,
singing of Christmas carols by the bows,
They had been trained by the young Ia
dies, and sang well and with q hearty
spirit that meant volumes of thanks to
those who prepared the good time for them.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Death of Nrs. TnyIor.

Mrs Nate Taylor. widow of Admiral Rog-
or Taylor, Ism. died at her residence,
La 18th street, yesterday, of paralysis
She had been an invalid for several years.
prior 70 whien time and during the lifetime
OF Admiral Rogers. she was quite well
known in social circles. None Of her reIa-
ives was pre.icnt when she died
Evening star., 1896-12-24
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Send Ii to 81 Friend.

There are lots of people who would rather
have a visit from the Saturday Star fifty
two times in the year than any other holf-
day remembrance you could think Of Ii
can be sent to any out-of-town address in
the United States for the whole year '97
for one dollar
Evening star., 1896-12-24

The young people OF the Mount Pleasant
Congregational Church will hold a sunrise
prayer meeting Christmas morning at I
o'clock the meeting will be led by Mr..
Grant Leet of the Gunton Temple Memo
rial Presbyterian Church. and the Endeay-
orers of six or seven of the societies in the
Northwest have been invited to participate
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Retllkl Iatera-x

Ine Bethel Lterary and Historical AS
sociation adjourned for the HOLIDAYS Tues
day evening, after listening to an interest.
ing and instructive paper upon "The Third
Phase of Reconstruction" by Mr.. r. q.
Smith. The paper was discussed by Prnf
]. w. Cromwell and others. Prof. L. NJ
Hershaw presided. sess.s1-l- - - -
Evening star., 1896-12-24
settled Ont OF Cevrt.

Mrs. Pauline Ballin. who some time aao
filed suit against Louis Amateis and the
latter's wife Dora, to vacate trust re-
posed by her In Mr.. sAmateis, has dis
missed the suit.
In doing 50 Mrs. BaIlin states that the
controversy has been amicably settled n
her entire satisfaction. She also withdra ~
the charsesl of fraud, misrepresentation
and misconduct explaining that they were
made sbsa her underta Misrepresentation OF
1acts.
Evening star., 1896-12-24
Reduced Rates for the Holidays.

For the Christmas and New Year HOLIDAYS
the b. and D. X. r. win sell round-trip ex-
cursion tickets at reduced rates from Phil
adelrfi la, CoDnellsville. West Union, Nam
ninstcn and all intermediate ticket stations
for all trains December -, q. 81 and Janu-
ary I, 1897. valid for return passage until
January 4. inciusive-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-12-24

After consulting for more than three
hours. jury in the Police Court about 7
clock last evening returned a verdict de-
elaring E. Brooke Sigh, the young politi-
cian from South Carolina, guilty of the
larceny of Si4 from Richard Black. a
Treasury Department clerk
Attorney Sillers made motion for a new
trlai, and Sigh was remanded to jail to
await further action in the case
Evening star., 1896-12-24
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
FCrtrt IS Monroe at pm.