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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

A Noted Blockade whisky Dealer in tie
Tolls at Last.

LENOIR, y. c.. april 2j.-SpeciaI.-
For long time Il noted blOckader-Asa
Hamlin, from Wilkes county-has been
hauling whisky 20 this county ana dispos-
Ing OF 1t, and many efforts have been
made TO capture him by the revenue Of
iicers, but without success.
He defed the authorities, and always
succeeded in eyading them. Before max
ing his visit TO the county he would have
an agent inform the elect OF the hour
and the place he would meet them. never
stopping at the same place twice IN sue
cessiOn.
He would be there on time, always at
night. and dispose OF his ardent IN an
hour or two, and be on his way home
before the revenue officers could be IN
formed Of his visit.
He would select a secluded place near
some road and then place sentinel at n
sufficient distance on each side OF him 10
give warning OF the approach or the Of
ficers OF the law.
Knwing that all the revenue officers
were attending Federal Court at States
vile this week, he was a little holder
than usual, and brought three full bar
res OF whisky night before last, and dis
posed OF a quantity during the night. He
then secreted the barrels and concealed
himself and guard in the woods three
miles north OF town during the day.
His agent during the afternoon Informed
his customers where they could md him
last night. and crowds OF negroes and
low-down whites vending their way In
that direction aroused the suspicion OF
the authorities, and Deputy-Sherf j. W.
Alternately. assisted by Pinckney Healan,
were deputized by United States Commits
sioner Connolly 10 arrest any and all sus-
picious characters.
Knowing that they would be suspected
IL they went on horseback. the officers
travelled in a buggy. and had passed the
first guard before the warning was given
They made rush. and saw Ight
through the bushes disappear suddenly.
When they reached the place, they arrest
ed Asa Hamlin. with his quart-cup IN MS
hand and his whlsky-barrels beside him.
Tho barrels we're nearly empty. and he
would have been on his way home IN
short time He walked up In jail this
morning. where he was placed last nlsn.,
and will be cared for until his trial. Iheh
for Albany penitenuary.
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY.
Great Day for Confederate Neterans-A
lamp rormed- NJ onnment Imnd started.

LAWRENCENILLE, April Especial.
Despite the Indictment weather a large
crowd Of ex-Confederates and people from
the surrounding country Yesterday at
tended the reunion OF Confederate vet
Grams, and though the rain fell nearly all
day II did not tend 10 dampen the spirits
of the 'old vets" nor others who were
here.
\ brass band from Petersburg dis
coursel Confederate airs during the day,
and everybody seemed 70 catch the inspi-
ration OF the martial music. The busl-
ness houses and few residences were
decorated with Confederate colors ana
business was generally suspended for the
day.
About II o'clock the line of veterans was
formed at the foot Of Main street. and a
march was made 70 the courthouse,
where the business OF the day was trans
acted.
Addresses were made by ex-Judge F. Z.
Buford. Captain Warner Lewis, Captain
j. r. Manson, Mr.. L. w. Jones, Of Pc
tersburg; Mr.. Il. p. Buford, Common
wealth's Attorney, and Mr.. George K.
Blick
Captain Warner Lewis acted as chair
man Of the meeting. and Mr. George r.
Bllck as secretary. After the speeches
the organization OF a camp was effected.
and about one hundred ex-Confederates
enrolled their names.
The following officers were chosen: Com
mander, Captain r. Ct. Jones; First Lieu
Commander, George r. Blick:
Second Acknowledgement Captain
j. Il. Manson: Third Lieutenant omman-
der W. F. Gilmore; Adjutant. +. T.. Blu
ford; Quartermastcr. j. ". Palmer. Sur
geon. Dr.. 7. j. Taylor: Chaplain. Rev.
Tn0nat Of he ID. afrIfr
j. A. Fraser; Treasurer r.. 7. Gilmore;
Sergeant Major. j. A. Bishop.
4 movement was started for the cree
ton Of a Confederate monument on the
courthouse square. and a number Of
subscriptions were made.
Judge -. A. Hancock. OF this circuit,
on Tuesday last granted a new trial 10
George Baker, the negro who in January
last killed Robert Wilkins (colored). and
who was at the January term Of the
County Court found guilty Of murder I'm
the first degree and sentenced to be
hanged. The decision OF the Judge is not
generally favorably considered.
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(Secretary-G National Society.
30 look at myself in the mirror every
morning when | am shaving. and never
want to consciously do anything that VIII
make me ashamed TO look upon my own
race. II ell these votes OF which you
speak could be had for one dollar, should
decline 10 pay It.
Mr.. Murphy has just been elected by MS
party as a delegate at large 10 the Ma
tlonal Republican Convention at ST Louis.
CHARLES WALDO HASKlNS.
Mr.. Charles Waldo Haslslns. the treas
urer-goneral, is a New Yorker, but or an
old New England family. He IL man
OF active business affairs, being at the
head of one OF the most prominent firms
OF public accountants In the country.
His ancestor. Robert Haskins. settled IN
Boston In 1920. having come from Virginia
John Haskins Ohe great-great-grand-
father OF the subject or this sketch) was
the son OF Robert. and before tho Revo-
luton was captain In the old Boston reg
iment.
Ills commission. dated Boston. February
n. Up. and the 'riarm list" o; his COM
rcay nrc s..ii preserved. Tie was one OF
trp son- o. ifNo'fr nrd a E.t Of them
dinirg ct the Liberty Tree. Dorchester.
shows him the companion or John Adams.
Samuel Adams. Josiah Quincy, Edwerd
Case, and Joseph Warren.
His psa&-Ereat-grandfathsn william
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NATIONAL CONGRESS S. A. R.
Interesting Gathering Of distinguished
Hen 10 Be Held Next Thursday.
Sketches OF Sole OF HE OFFICERS.
General Horace Porter the lrcsid'h'-
General, Hon. Franklin Murphy mo
Secretary General. (. W. "'S"'"'
the Trcasurer-Gencrai'
and Others.

Perhaps the most interesting gathering
that has taken place In Richmond LOT
years will be the Seventh National Con
rycss OF Inc Sons OF the American Kew
olntion. 10 be held here during the pres
emf week Descendants of some or the
most DISTINGUISHED heroes OF that mcoot
abc war that set this country free VIII con-
gresate In the capital Of tho Old Dominion
on that occasion and many local societies
fron, tho different States of the Union
viii send their representatives. The mum
Der OF delegates who will attend the Va
tional Congress will be about one nun
dred and the Virginia Society VIII oe
rcNrcscntcd by four 81 its members. The
visitors are expected 10 arrive IN TINS clZ
by next wednesday. April 'Hth or early
on Thursday morning. During their stay
IN Richmond. they will stop ~ the JeI
fcreon Hotel
The Seventh National Congress VIII be
opened IN the assembiy-room OF the
Chamber OF Commerce. on Thursday
morning AT 1890 O'Clock. and General
Horace Porter the president general m
the National Society. will WELD the gavel
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ruE CLOSE OF THE SEASON.
wang, Next Tuesday. VIII be the Last AT
traction At the Academy.

u w Truss & CO. VIII, for the fare
well visit present 10 me tHeal so'l.e
people Wang" the popular comic opera
which has. by its wholesome nt. Ili1eht'
bright melodles and its series OF 5lA9o-
rate stage pictures, already balAed We
favor of theatro-goers, here Tor one night
only, next Tuesday. - 81 moe,
sumnfuolslv-mountcI spectacular operas,
has had a richer and an cntlreiy new g!t-
fin provided for tho coming season. Nol
an inch of scenery, not "A scrap or inc
nronerties. and not a costume used IN pre-
rions seae0us has been retained. Not only
a. evervthing new but &c rs also more
elaborate. more costly, ana more per-
factlz, Siamese than ever before. Indeed.
/. ia sslI that the most sumDtuous pro-
dn+fion OF the MikadO never represented
f"renese dress and life as VIII Wang"
y1nr~sent those OF Siam. The local man
agenent has been requested % remove
from The stage every inch OF the scenery
or5inarily stored there, In order TO make
room for the large amount carried by this
seasons Wang company. This attrac-
NON numbers sixty people In all and It's
own musicians viii augment the regular
orchestra.
Mr.. Albert Hart, who achieved a great
success In the part OF Wang" the regent
OF SIAM last season, has been re-engaged
by the management.
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liant orator. an organizer a writer Of
great power, and a man Of affairs. lie is
a son of David X. Porter and grandson
OF Gen. Andrew Porter Andrew Porter
was born at Worcester Pa. September
p. l743. His later school days were de-
voted principally 10 the study Of mathe-
pairing ammunition and other material at
the siege OF Yorktown. In Suliivans cam
paign against the Indians in 1913, IL was
Col Porter who suggested and carried out
the plan of damming the outlet Of Otsego
Lake in New York. so as to produce
draucht of water sufficient TO enable Gen
eral Clinton to move his troops and ma
terial rapidly and conveniently by boats
to join General Sullivan previous to the
successful battle OF the 10Th OF August
OF that year
Col. Porter was appointed briCadier-
general. and later majOr-gcneral Of the
militia OF the state of Pennsylvania. He
MATES, for which he possessed Il peculiar
aptitude. He gained reputation by SUI
pcriOr knowledge OF the higher branches
OF that science and his ability as an as
tronomcr. and he became an associate Of
such men as Drs. RitterhOuse. Erwin, and
Rush. and other distinguished scientists
He opened a scientific school in Philadel-
phia, and conducted 1t wit. marked sue
NfSa N44AAl TIC AMERICAN tNblutAbNf Nllt44
he promptly rendered his services in the
cause of the Colonies. On the 10Th Of
June. 1916, he was commissioned by Con-
gress a captain Of marines. Not finding
this service sufficiently active. he sue
cceded shortly afterwards IN obtaining
transfer 10 the artillery. corps in which.
by reason OF his scientific attainments he
was qualified 10 be eminently useful. AT
the battle OF Princeton. his soldierly abil-
lily and conspicuous gallantry attracted
the attention Of General Washington who
compllmented him In person for his meri-
toriOus conduct In that engagement. At
the battle Of Germantown he held his po-
si.ion upon the field against great odds,
and, by his personal example and sol
dierly qualities. succeeded in continuing
tho fight until nearly oil his command
were either Killed or taken prisoners. At
the battles of Trenton and Brandywine
and in Suliyans campaign against the
Indians his conduct brought him into
prominence, and for his distinguished
service he was promoted successfully TO
the rank Of major lieutenant. colonel,
lieutenant-coloncl commander and col
onol OF the Fourth. known as the Penn
sylvanla Regiment Of Artillery.
His scientific acquirements were util-
lied by General Washington with much
success I'm improving the method OF pre-
declined professN'-shtp OF mathematics
IN the University Of Pennsylvania 10 be-
come a commissioner IN company with
DR.. Rit'cnhousc shop Madison. DR.
Wv 'nr. Gfncra Cig ON. and other inen OF
v't g. ~e '~r0 H'iN running
ly t.l 1on. cal ooscI ai.cls the lines be-
t~"en Peansyvania and Virginia. Ohio
and New York. During the years 1872
and 1913 he declined the position OF brig
q AV.RA In nTvyaV ~
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(TreasurerGe National Society.
Railroad Company" and IS president ard
receiver OF an iron company operating
IN Georgia and Alabama, called THE Au-
gusta iron Company" and f. making an
investigation into the business methods
ana accounts of the departments OF mu-
nicipal government Of New York city for
the present administration OF Mayor
Strong. lie was selected az expert by tho
joint commission OF the ed Congress
called ''DOckery Commission" 70 examine
the Executive Departments at Washing
ton. and he and his associate, Mr.. +. W.
Sells, put through measures which save
the Government $4,000 a year and eX-
pedite public business.
Mr.. Haslins married Miss Havemeyer,
OF New York, and has an interesting
homo and family in the city OF New York.
Mr.. Haskns has a good many friends
In Richmond and he has been particularly
interested in developing the Virginia So
ciety OF the S. a. II. lie recognized that
the best material that could be found IN
the country for tho society existed In Vir-
ginia, and that>it WINS only from the want
OF interest In the people that prevented
this becoming a very fourishing organiza-
ton In Virginia. lie succeeded I'm inter
csting some OF the prominent Richmond
people, ana there IS no reason now 10
DOUBT but what the Virginia society viii
become one Of the leading organizations
I'm the National Societv.
\. HOWARD CLARK.
Northumberland a. Howard Clark
has long been connected with the Smith
sonian Institution, Washington. d. g.
He was born In Boston April -, 1850
and always felt pride in that his birth
day could be celebrated on the same day
Of the birth Of the iiustriOus Thomas
Jefferson, of Virginia. lie was educated
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Society.
Two sessions on that day-one in the
morning and another in the aftornoon-it
is thought. will be sufficient to dispose Of
the business Of the organization, which
will also embrace the election of officers
for the present year. At night banquet
Will he rendered TO ihc visiting delegates
ut the jefferson Hotel by the membcrs Of
the Virginia Society. Any friends who
accompany the visiting delegates viii also
have an opportunity TO attend the BAN
quet. the delegates at their own request
paving for their friends at the same rate
as the hosts. number of aftcr-dinner
speeches viii be made at the close Of the
banquet proper. and the balcony opening
into the dining room having been reserved
for ladies and others. an opportunity Will
be given to those who desire 10 listen. 10
hear such promiHent speakers as General
Horace Porter. Dr. Chauncey VI. DepcW
Vice President Stephenson, Secretary Her
bert. Of the Navy Department. United
States Senator c. X Davis. of Minneso-
Ia: General Fitzhugh Lee and Judge Wal
Ter r. Staples. who have been invited 10
make addresses: Hon. Robert b. Roose-
welt, the American Ambassador 20
France; General J. G. BTccknridge
United States Army at Washlngton' Gen
eral Horatio G. Kineg, of Broohyn' c.
W. Haskins. of New York and others.
on Friday morning the visitors viii he
taken in charge by the members Of the
local society and driven through the city
as well as TO some OF the most attractive
places in the suburbs. In the afternoon
from to 6 o'clock a reception will he
rendered the visitors at the Westmorelaud
Club by the ladies of the OLD Dominion
Chapter of the Daughters Of the Revolu-
ton. on that evening a good many dele
gates will start on their return trip; IL
is hoped. however. that tquite a number
OF them will stay over for another day
TO witness the spring races OF the Deep
Run Hunt club. at Chantilly, on Satur-
day afternoon.
OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY.
The Society OF the Sons Of the Ameri-
can Revolution. which was organized IN
San Francisco on July 4. 1876, as has beer.
stated In The Times in detail. has the
following objects: ITO pcrpetuate the
memory Of the men OF the Revolution,
who by their services or sacrifices dur
Ing the war of the American Revolution
achieved the independence Of the Ameri-
can people: to unite and promote fellow
ship among their descendants. TO inspire
them and the community al large with a
more profound reverence for the princi-
pies OF the government founded by our
forefathers. to encourage historical re-
search I'm relation TO the American Rev
olution; 10 acquire and preserve the rec.
ords Of the individual services OF the pa
triots OF the war, as well as documents.
relics. and landmarks; 20 mark the scenes
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Registrar-General National Society.
in the schools OF Boston and at Wesley
an University, MlddlctOwn. Conn. Part
OF his career was spent In business IN
New York city. Since 1879 he has been
connected with the Smithsonian Insu-
tuition, for several years as the curator
OF historical collections IN the National
Museum and editor Of the smithsonian
Institution. In 1883 he was on the stan
OF the Commissioner Of the United States
a. the London Fisheries Exhibition; and
in 1889 was Assistant Commissioner OF
the United States at the Paris EXPOSE
ton. Mr. Clark is the assistant secre-
tary Of the American Historical Associa-
ton; historian OF the Society Of Colonial
Wars I'm the District OF Columbia; mem
Der OF the Society Of Mayilower De
scendants, and Of the Society OF the War
of 1872. etc. In 1882 he was secretary
general Of the Sons OF the American Re
vO.utiOn and has since been registrar
general.
His great-grandfather, Captain Thomas
Jenner Carnes. was IN Knox's Regiment
of Artillery in the Revolution, and was
taken prisoner at Fort Washington. in
November. 1176. After his exchange, in
1777 he engaged in the Jersey and other
campaigns, and endured the hardships
Of Valley Forge. etc. Another great
grandfather. Enoch Clark. served on the
Massachusetts privateer Viper. and an
other Great-grandfather. E.noch Hall, OF
Cape Cod. did good service in the Mas
sachusetts militia during the siege OF
Boston.
Mr.. Clark is a lineal descendant OF John
Rowland and Elder Brewster, OF the
Mayilower. also OF Governor Thomas
Prence. OF the Plymouth Colony and Cow
ernor John Haynes. the first Executive OF
Connecticut Colony.
COL. FREDERICK D. GRANT.
Among the delegates who will repre-
sent the New York Society will be Hon.
Chauncey N. Dopew. its president Hon
Robert i. Roosevelt. the senior Vlce-pres-
dent; Colonel Frederick d. Grant, ana
General Horatlo c. King
Col. Grant. the oldest son OF the la'e
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. was born IN 81
Louis, May 3. 1850. After the bEeahll5
out Of the late war he went with MS IA
Their 10 the front, and spent most OF MS
time with the General during that mem
orable five-years' contest. Young Grant
has fund or stories in connection WIN
his observations while In camp ana on
the field. He was an eyewitness 10 near
ly all the great engagements III "nloh
his father par'i-ipatei. BurinB the pat
tie OF Black River Bridge younc Drans
was shCi In the .e-. which lo'd Pm OH
for a time, and during the siege OF N,cNs
burg he was taken with sickness, Wh.en
caused him 10 spend few months VI
quiet.
After tho close Of the war, M Gran.
was appointed to 4 cadetsnp ~ "s
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Society.
fin, Texas. in surveying the IeNas -
cinc railroad. In 1870 he was appointed
aid-de-camp on General Sheridan stan
He was stationed at Chicago. ana IateF
in the Black Hills. He resigned from
the army in 1881. and came 10 New YORK,
where he entered the brokerage business
with hts father During the latters III
ness young Grant was at the General
bedside. and was with him when he died
at Mount McGregor. July 23. 1850.
In the fall OF 1851 he was nominated by
the Republican party as Secretary OF
State. but owing TO the Prohibition vote
he was beaten by brewer. FREDERICK
Cook Upon BENJAMIN Harrisons advent
at Washington. as President Mr. Grant
was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary TO
Austria. where he remained FOR FOUR
years. resigning upon Mr. Clevelands be-
Ing elected President, although the latter
said that he could remain in the Office
81 ne chose to- Returning 70 New York
Mr.. Grant devoted rs time TO looking
after the publication OF his fathers mem
olrs. one year ago Mayor Strong APP
pointed him Police Commissioner, when
Office he still holds.
Mr.. Grant IS a lineal descendant OF
Matthew Grant who came TO America
May 80. 1890 and settled I'm Windsor
Conn. Noah Grant the great-grana-
father Of this subject of this sketch. was
an active soldier IN the Revolutionary
war. being a member OF the New Hamp-
shire troops lie rose from private TO
captain before the end Of the Reyolu
tionary cause.
Frederick Grant married Miss Julia
Honore. Of Chicago. on October 20, lSIi
He has two children-Julla, aged twenty
and Ulysses, aged fifteen. The latter was
born on the Attn OF July and is looked
upon By his father as thoroughly worthy
TO carry down TO posterity the fame OF
the great general whose name he bears.
GENERAL HORATIO G. KING.
Gen. Horatio c. King IS well known by
a large number OF the people OF Rich
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
DIMOCRATIC CONTENTION.
The Delegates Are Uninstructed' but are
Free Silver Men.

EMPORIA, VA, April 25.-Speeial.-A
mass-meeting of the Democrats or Greens
VILE county was held here to-day TO selece
delegates 10 the State Convention. nc
county is entitled to four delegates "no
are: Henry Maclin. Judge q. T. Barhaii''
j. f. Powell, and Captain John Laino.
The delegates go uninstructed' but rom
a canvass OF the delegation your corr
spondent feels justified IN saying tha1 tn7
delegation is for free silver. NO fesoi"-
lions were adopted.
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Point. He graduated in 1871, and was as
signed to the Fourth United States Cav
airy Cadet League as engineer on the
Union Pacific railroad.
When General Phil. Sheridan went 20
Europe he induced young Grant to &C
company him. and the young man spent
nine months with the great cavalry ON
Ger seeing the sights abroad. Suisse
Quently he spent some time at Fort Crit
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REV THEODORE L. CUNLER j. ID.
His church reported IN 1885 a membership
OF 2Oi2. lie has contributed 400 arti-
cles 10 leading religious papers OF America
and Europe. and has been active ~ tenn
Arrows" THE Cedar Christian" The
Empty Crib" ~ Memorial" Heart
Life" Thought Hives Pointed Papers
for the Christian Life From the Nile
Clouds" 'Waysde Springs from the
Fountain Of Life" Right 10 tho Point"
aud "Lafayette-Avenue Church"
A HANDSOME TRIBUTE.
In $3.50 Or. Cuyler resigned his pas
torate OF the Lafayette-Avenue Presby-
terrain church, and was presented by his
congregation with n purse OF $4,000 as
testimonial OF their love and esteem.
There are few minister's OF the gospel
In this country who enjoy 4 wider rcpu-
tation for learning and piety than does
the Rev. DR.. Cuyler.
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city.
OF the Revolution by appropriate me
MORALS: 10 celebrate the ANNIVERSARIES Of
the prominent events Of the war, to foster
true patriotism. 20 maintain and extend
the institutions of American freedom.
and to carry out the purposes expressed
in the preamble 90 the Constitution of
our country. and the inJunctiOns OF Wash
ington in his farewell address 10 The
American people"
Any man shall be eligible to member
ship 80 this Society who being OF the age
OF twenty-on- years or over, and a Cit
gen OF good rcputo in the community. Is
the lineal descendant OF an ancestor who
was at all times unfailing in his loyalty
20 and rendered actual service tn the
cause Of American independence, either
as an officer, soldier, seaman. marine.
militiaman. or minute man. in the armed
forces Of the Continental Congress. or OF
any ono OF the several Colonies or States.
or as q signer OF the Declaration OF In
dependence: or an a member Of q commit
colonial eongresa OF legislature OK ~
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Theodore Ledyard Cuyler. y. d, was
born at Aurora. Cayuga county, y. =,
January TO- 1S22 He graduated az tho
College OF New Jersey I'm 1871, and az
Princeton Theological Seminary IN lsto;
became stated supply at Burlington. n.
J, 1876: pastor Of the Third Presbyterian
church. Trenton, 1870: OF the Market
Street Reform church. New York city,
1853. and of the Lafayette-Avenue Pres
byterfan church, Brooklyn, y. Y. 1850.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

No lady need hesitate TO use Vu a,' 90
IN the most severe cases OF uleera,lon or
Inflammation. The Application WI ehe
no pain; 1t is soothing ana Ae@ii's ~ ''''
extreme.
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.,yo-o" Ice Refrigorntors-best IN the
,,or,d TIE Fourqrroan-Price Co., Sole
Agents.
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Special sale Ice-Cream Freezers-a car
load-at the FourQurean-Prlce Co.'S Mon
day.