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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-31
SHOT DOWN AT CLOSE RANGE.
FIVE BULLETS FIRED INTO a MAN
AT MORGAN.

He Falls Dead at His sIayer's Feet.
The Murderer Approaches His Vic
tim as Though Intending TO Make
Friends With Him, But Suddenly
Draws His Pistol and Kills Him.
The Dead Mans Father Killed on
the same Spot Many Years Ago.
Albany. Ca, Jan. 3O.-The little town
OF Morgan. Calhoun county. was the
scene Of a sensational killing last night.
A man by the name Of Tom Keaton.
from Dothan, Ala, shot Bill Lingo five
times at close range. killing him instant
~. KeatOn made a break for liberty, but
as he turned a corner, he ran into the
arms of Paul Dozier, the town marshal,
in whose face he snapped his empty pis-
tol. Dozier drew his pistol and forced
Keaton to surrender and placed him in
Jail.
Keaton and Lingo had been drinking
together, which resulted in an alterca-
tion and fisticuff They were separated,
but Keaton got away from the man who
had hold of him, and walking over to
Lingo in a manner indicating a desire
to make friends, he drew his pistol and
empued it, every shot taking effect.
Lingo was shot in both breasts, his neck,
groin and thigh. and fell dead at the
feet of his slayer.
Lingos father was killed near the
same spot many years ago.
KeatOn is the son of j. T. Keaton, a
well known citizen Of Calhoun county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-31
LOVED RELIC OF OUR LIBERTY.
THE BELL LEAVES ATLANTA on ITS
HOMEwARD JOURNEY.

A Big Crowd Cheers as IL f. Drawn
out of the City-The Car ON which
IL is Making the Trip FestoOned in
Green Foliage and Draped With
the stars and stripes-The Night
spent at Charlotte.
Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 3o.-Amid the firing
OF cannon and the cheers Of people who
had gathered to take a last fond look at
the liberty bell. a special train bearing
that precious old relic Of 1776 and its es-
cort OF Philadelphians and Atiantians'
pulled out Of the union depot this morn
ing at $50 O'Clock. The scene about the
union depot was memorable one
Shortly before o'clock, the special
train consisting of several Pullman cars,
was surrounded by an interested crowd.
Every one was eager TO get last look
at the old bronze relic. and II was with
difficulty that the trainmen were able TO
move the trains about, so great was the
throng. The car on which was mounted
the bell had black railing around it, but
this railing was completely covered with
green foliage. At each corner was an im-
mense American flag. while smaller ban
ners of the stars and stripes were num-
erous. In the center, mounted on plat
form, with wheels, which were blocked
stood the bell The relic was beautifully
decorated with white roses and smilax.
The platform was almost covered with
bunting and flags. The bell was fastened
in place by large oak slabs, while the
clapper was stiled by wire and wood.
Young America was out in force. bOyS
OF all ages, sizes ana kinds were mere
Newsboys forgot to cry their papers IN
The general enthusiasm. which they shar-
ed while bootblacks rubbed elbows with
aldermen and expressed the keenest re-
greet that the bell was to depart.
: When at last the time for departure ar
rived and the conductor pulled the bell
cord there was "a grand cheer, Wnich cen
oed and re-echoed through the hooks ana
corners of the depot Every hat was or,
in every hand was handkercnleI, IN
every breast a heart beat faster, from
every throat came a cheer, while in the
distance sounded the report of cannon, as
the precious emblem of American indie
pendence, silent, but still majestic with
eloduence, was drawn slowly out of sight
up the Southern railway. the speclal
train spends tonight in Charlotte.
Charlotte, N. c, Jan. 30.-The liberty
bell rolled into the yards of the Southern
Railway tonight at 7:45 O'Clock amid
shower of rockets and a salute from the
howitzer of the Queen City Guards OF
thirteen guns, representing the thirteen
original states. Five thousand people
greeted the bell. and were addressed by
ex-Mayor Brevard Mcdowell de-
ecendant of the author of the Neck
lenburg declaration of independence, who
Welcomed the hell and its escort. Re
sponses were made by Mayor Porter King
OF Atlanta, A. NJ. Better of Philadelphia,
and Henry Clay of Philadelphia. The
speeches glowed with patriotism T ll and
throng then passed across the bell car and
viewed the historic relic.
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YOUNG MRs.wINTHROP AT wADLEY
The Louisville Dramatic Club Gives n
Good Performance

Louisville, Ga, Jan. SO.-A large crowd
of ladies and gentlemen left Louisville
10 go to Wadley with the Louisville Dra-
matte Club. Arriving there, the club met
with a royal reception. The hall was
crowded to overlooking, and the play of
young Mrs. Winthrop was well received
All the actors performed their parts par
ticularly well under the guidance of DR.
]. w. Cooley, who is an actor of over
twenty years experience. w. f. Little
as Young Mr. Winthrop, played his part
10 perfection as did also Mrs. Mary
Brown, as the mother of young Mr.. Win
fhrop. Her petition to her son to make
a home for. his Wife brought tears to
the eyes of the audience.
Miss Alice b. Stead. from Augusta, as
young Mrs. Winthrop, could not have
been beaten even by a professional
The hotel keeper, w. +. Taylor, opened
the house to the people from Louisville
and treated them most royalty. The par
~ returned to Louisville at 1890 a. m.
in splendid good humor The finale by
Miss Stead was one of the best recital
tons ever heard in this community, en-
titled Naughty Zell." which brought
down the house.
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ATLANTA ON THE DIAMOND.
The city Likely TO Enter the south
eastern League.

euHteFn LcuEues
Atlanta, Ga. Jan. SO.-Those interested
in tho Southeastern Base Ball League,
which was recently organized at Augusta.
and of which Savannah is a member. have
made a proposition to the owners of the
franchise in the old Southern League,
which it is confidently expected will re-
suit in a settlement of the trouble which
has threatened to disrupt the new league
on account OF its possibility of being shut
out Of this city. Word was received here
several days ago that other cities in the
new league would not come in unless At
lanta was in it, too This made things
look shaky, and those interested in the
southeastern at once set about negotia-
tions with the old Southern League peo-
pie who. although they lost some s., 600
last season on account of the long jumps
of the Southern League, asserted that
they would use their franchise again this
season. Just what sort of a proposition
has been made to the Southern League
people TO induce them to retire from the
field in favor OF the southeastern is not
yet known, but one of the gentlemen
chiefly interested in the matter said to-
day there is every indication that it will
be accepted and the Southern League fran
chise surrendered in favor of the soutn-
eastern. A definite settlement will be
reached by the first of the week.
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GEORGIA DELEGATES TO ST. LOUIS.
Buck and Hanson to he the White
Observation-Disclosures.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 9O.-While Maj. j. F.
Hanson of Macon will not accept the nom
ination of the republicans of Georgia for
governor this year. it is known for a fact
that he has consented to become candi-
date for a place as delegate from the
state-at-large to the ST. Louis conven-
ton. In order that Mai. Hanson may
have no trouble in becoming one of the
delegation, the republican leaders have
succeeded in getting all the other aspir-
ants for that honor out of the way, leaving
a clear track for the Macon man, and
for Col A. +. Buck of Atlanta. who will
be the white delegates from the state-at-
large
The other two delegates from the state
al large Will be colored men, according to
the arrangement which was made known
by a well-known republican leader who
was in the city to-day
Maj. Hanson is square out in favor of
Mckinley for president, Col. Buck is be-
ieved TO favor Tom Reed or Harrison
and the chances are that he will have the
control of the delegation which, accord
ing to the present programme, is to be
sent uninstructed.
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LANDED IN JAIL AS THIEVES.
Five Men Held as PicISpOckets by the
Police of Jacksonville.


Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. S0.-Plckpockets
made an $50 haul from Editor J. c. Cash
man of the Vicksburg Post this morning.
The robbery occurred at the union sta
ton as the editor was about to get into
a street car. While one man with a valse
blocked the way another did the work
taking the book from an inner vest pocket.
The robbery was promptly reported to the
police, Mr.. eastman giving an accurate
description of only one of the gang. He
saw the man who blocked the way. This
morning this man was arrested. He is
about % years old, small and dressed like
a dandy. He said he was William Mar
shall of Ravenswood, H., and that he was
touring the. state. Chief Keefe and the
detective learned that there We're more
than two in the gang, and went out after
them. Four were found in a room in
Smiths building. They were handcuffed
and landed in Jail. All are young fellows.
They gave their names as Tom Talbot
Jim Webb, Mart German and al Thorn
ton. Tom Talbot afterwards said his
right name was Thornton. The gang has
been following the editors all over the
state, but SO far no other losses have
been reported.
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STUDENTS SUSPENDED.
They Refused to Tell who Threw the
Stones at Professor.

Athens, Ca, Jan. SO.-The university
faculty this afternoon suspended E.
Johnson, +. C. Ferrill and E. Lyndon be-
cause they refused to tell the names of
the students who threw coal at DR.. j. F.
Riley. 1t is said that the real offender
viii come forward soon and confess his
act.
The Athletic Association of the. Univer-
sity of Georgia will hereafter publish the
Red and Black. The editors were chosen
to-day and are J. D. Boyd editor-in-chfef.
g. Noble Jones, business manager: G. E
Maddox, assistant business manager; II.
g. Calvin, athletic editor and c. H Black.
local editor
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ATLANTA NOW IN THE RACE.
The State Capital Would Like to
Have the Sub-Treasurv

Washington, Jan. 30.-Atlanta has
plunged into the competition for the priv
ilege of having the United States sub
treasury located in that city. The move
ment in Atlanta has not yet assumed the
dignity of formal application, but sew
eral business men in Atlanta. have writ
ten here suggesting that Atlanta's claims
beepressed before the committee on ways
ana means. member of that committee
stated to-day that it is unfortunate for
the southern cities that they did not agree
upon one city before coming before the
committee. for a combined effort in be-
half of one city would have been more
effective than a struggle between several
rival cities in close proximity to each
other. He says the result will probably
be that there viii be no subtreasury pro-
vided for at either Charleston, Savannah
or Atlanta
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TO THE PUBLIC.

All persons are cautioned against pur-
chasing that tract of land in Chatham
county, Georgia, Immediately south of the
extended limits of the city of Savannah.
known as the Branch tract, containing
one hundred and seven acres, more or
less bounded on the north by Estill ave-
nue., east by Waters road south by lands
of Barstow, and west by lands of Gen.
A. r. Lawton, as l have made a contract
for the purchase thereof, and intend to
apply to the courts for a specific perform
ance of the contract
Savannah, Aug. 80. 1855.
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LEFT WITHOUT A HEAD.
no One Left in Atlanta to Sign the
City's Checks.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 30.-By the departure
of the council committee of escort to the
liberty bell for Philadelphia to-day At
Ianta was left without an executive head,
and will remain destitute in that respect
until the committee gets back, some time
next week. Several days ago Mayor Pro
tenn. Hirsch went to Hot Springs for his
health. Alderman Dimmock was elected
by council provisional mayor pro tenn, to
serve in his stead, but Mayor King took
with him, and the city band wagon is
thus left without any one to hold the rib
hons. This is the first time in the city's
quence Of the absence of the mayor ana
his substitutes, there is no one TO sign
checks to pay the city employees and 9th
day, and they will all have to wait till
the return of the Philadelphia committee.
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County school Commissioners.

Atlanta. Ca, Jan. 30.-State School Com
missioner Glenn has issued circular
calling an election for county school COM
missioners on Feb. Is. The county school
commissioners are elected by the comfy
boards of education, and serve four years
Under the present law the commissioner
= compelled to undergo a rigid examina-
ton as to his qualifications.
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BIDS WANTED.

once Commissioner of Public Works, Jan
30, lS96.-Bids VIII be received at this ONCE
until noon. Saturday, Feb. /, for furnishing
feed, as follows:
No. Timothy Hay. per 100 pounds.
No. Mixed Oats per bushel.
No. Country Hay, per 100 pounds.
No. Mixed Corn, per bushei.
Best Quality Feed Bran, per 100 pounds
Best Quality Feed Cracked Corn, per bushel
Best Quality Prairie Grass, per 100 pounds
Bids must be accompanied by samples
HARRY WILLINK, Commissioners
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THE GEORGIA AND ALABAMA.
Getting Ready to Grade the Road to
savannah.

savannah.
Lyons, Ga, Jan. 30-The Georgia
and Alabama railroad has made
a start for Savannah on a new
survey, leaving the old road
nearly mile above the depot and
running through one edge of the town.
putting the greater portion of the town
between the two tracks, that is the Sa-
vannah and Western and the
Georgia and Alabama. Mai. Bland
ford of Savannah is here run
ming the line Those connected with the
work are as close mouthed as CLAIMS. and
it is hard to get anything definite as to the
time that grading, etc, will be begun
Maj Blandford is driving grade stakes.
right of way stakes, etc, and the grad
ing is expected to commence any day
The municipal election at this place to-
day resulted in the election of the fol-
lowing officers for another year: A. J.
Thomson for mayor J. p. Brown, ALI
son S. Smith, w. c. Oliver H w. Baird
and c. Fite for aldermen.
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BACH GETS DOODLE.

One-FOurth of DIR. Drahlsngen's Es-
tate Awarded TO Him.
Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. SO.-It is not
often that a man acquires property from
the person whom he was suspected of
having murdered, but Max Bach has been
awarded a fourth interest in the estate
of DR.. Drahlsagen, who was slain with
his wife in bed at StarSe, in June of 1894.
In December Bach was arrested at
Brooklyn, n. Y, and brought to Florida
charged with the murder No evidence
to hold was brought at the preliminary
examination held in Starke, and Max was
liberated. To-day Judge Call, acting upon
the report of the commissioners, who an.
praised the property at $4,000, issued an
order awarding one-fourth TO Max Bach.
one-fourth to his brother, Nicholas Bach
and one-half to Sophie Gauzman.
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THE BOILER DISASTER.
Additional Details Of the UnfOrtu-
nnfe annlr.

OHerman. Ca. Jan. 30-Offerman. where
the Plant system and Oconee
and Western railroad crosses, was
putting on new life when the explo-
sion Of boilers happened yesterday morn
ing- Two were killed and three other
negroes have died since. Two more are
seriously scalded. but may survive.
The fireman. James Baker. temporarily
I'm charge. leaves a family. but the three
youths do not.
The wreckage is being cleared rapidly.
and Capt Mccall will put in three loco
motive boilers temporarily and resume
saving on the first OF next week.
Boilers are here ready TO be placed per
manently, which will take considerable
time. The Southern Pine Company have
push Tor a connection with the air line
at Nicholas and Hazlehurst road
Iron Is arriving for the track on the
portion from Oferman to WaynesVille,
which viii be constructed in the near
future.
Hon. J. j. McDonough returned yester-
day afternoon from Offerman. where he
went the day before Immediately upon
receiving the news of the disaster. lie
says there is nothing to show what caused
the explosion. The boilers were in good
condition. There were six in the battery
and five exploded almost simultaneously,
not more than ten seconds, so far as could
be judged, elapsing between the explos-
ions. Five men, Mr.. McDOnOugh said,
were killed by the accident, one outright
and the others injured so that they died
The company has made a temporary ar
rangement for use OF locomotive boilers
to supply power and the mill will be run
boilers is on the ground and viii be put
in position at once.
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It's unusual, yes, but
strange as such a ride may
be it isn't more novel than
our Custom Shirt Depart
ment. It's creating a buzz of
gossip on every hand. The
ladies of Savannah have
taken up the subject. 1t is
opening up possibilities for
def fingered needlewomen.
Our call for help in the want
columns of this paper attest
this fact.
We are still uncomforta-
bly, crowded on the main
floor--the prices continue
tempting to induce thrifty
clothing buyers to help us to
more elbow room.
FALK CLOTHING co.
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CITY Treasurer's OF

CITY Treasurer's once, Jan. /, 1896.
Business Licenses OF all kinds are now
due. Also Licenses for the privilege Of en-
plOying Vehicles for hire or in connection with
any business and for the privilege of keeping
Dogs.
discount Of ten per cent viii be allowed
upon all of the above licenses II payment is
made within thirty days after the first of Janu-
G s. HARnEE- City Treasnrer
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MILITIA OF THE STATE.
Several New Companies to De Adj
mftted Next Month.


Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 30.-Acting upon the
order Of the governor, Adjutant General
Kell to-day issued a call for meeting of
the state military advisory board to be
held at the capitol on Feb. IL. At this
meeting arrangements will be made for
the holding of the state encampment,
and several new companies will be ad-
mitted to the service, among them the
Gate City Guard, the command which
has caused a good deal of trouble during
the past year on account of the fight
made to preserve its existence as an indie
pendent company.
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No one need be told that the
MOST POPULAR PLACE
in town is
BECKNIANN'S CAFE.
PROPOSALS WANTED.

City of Savannah, Office Commissioner
of Public Works, Savannah, Ca, Jan. 23
1S96.-Bids will be received at this Office
until noon Saturday, Feb. l. 1896 for the
manure from the city and scavenger lots.
and the sWeepings from the asphalt
streets, either in bulk or by cart load.
HARRY WILLINK
~ Commissioners
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-31
ARTICLES FOR THE TOILET.

Colgate's Toilet Soap, all kinds.
Rieger's Transparent Crystal Soap,
French.
Rose All Soap.
Bay Lavender Water.
Colgate's Dental Powder.
Burnett's Cologne in wicker.
Burnett's Woods Violet Perfume.
White Vaseline.
Parsons Household Ammonia
Toilet Paper, 1000 sheets to a package,
wire looped, 9 packages for One Dollar
at
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NOTICE.
In Regard to New improvements,
Etc, Made During the Year 1895.
NOTICE.

City Treasurer's Office Savannah, Ga.
Dec 20, 1S95.-The assessment Book con-
tanning valuation of real estate and i'm
provements and property of every kind
not previously assessed, new buildings
erected and additions and improvements
made since the last regular assessment
is now open for inspection in this office
and notice is hereby given to all con-
cerned to file their objections, If any thew
have, within thirty days from this date.
otherwise, the assessments therein con-
tanned will be final and concluive as es-
tablishing the value by which to estimate
the tax to be collected. Objections, if any,
must be made in writing and addressed
to the ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. and
left with the Clerk of Council
c. S. HARDEE, City Treasurer.
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FALK CLOTHING co.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE TRADE THAT SEVER DULLs,
nWrK9 nm AMI

~->-~-~-~~--~-~-~--
THE TRADE THAT NEVER DULLS,
OUR TRADE.
You know that the way to pros
perity lays through gradual saw
ings. The getting things from us
for less than usual cost will enable
you to save enough TO start that
fortune you are thinking of having
some day.
Potomac Roe Herring.
Saratoga Chips.
Malaga Grapes.
Pineapple, Edam, Fancy American
Cheese.
Finest Print Butter.
Finest EIgin Creamery, only soc.
WILLIAM G.. COOPER,
Grocer,
IS whitaker street.
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BICYCLES!

BICYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES.
THE WAVERLY! THE WAVERLY!
High Grade waverlys will arrive by
Monday morning at the latest. Note the
list of Wheels we will handle:
Waverly Gents scOrcher ........... $500
Ladies' Waverly Belle, 2S-inch
Wheel ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500
Ladies' Waverly Belle, 26-inch
Wheel ............ .............. 80. 1900
Eagle Gents Scorcher. ................ $500
Ladies' Eagle, 2S-inch Wheel. ...... $500
Swift Gents ScOrcher, 2s-inch
Wheel ............... &c. ........... $500
Ladies' Swift, 2S-inch Wheel 49,. $500
Champion Boys, 26-inch Wheel 5000
Champion Girls, 26-inch Wheel. 5000
Defiance Boys, 24-inch Wheel. .... 1000
Defiance Girls, 24-inch Wheel $50. 1000
The WaverIy and the Eagle Wheels are
strictly first class. They have every new
feature and will greatly please all riders.
X. ID. q VIM. LATTIMORE.
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C. s. HARDEE. City Treasurer
Personal TAX RETURNS.

Office Board of Tax Receivers and As
SCISSORS, City Treasurer's Office, Savan-
nah, Ga, Jan. %, 1S96.-This office win be
open for returns of personal taxes until
Friday, Jan. 81, 2 p. m. In order to ac-
commodate those unable to make their
returns between the hours of a. M and
pm, the office will be open on Monday
and Tuesday nights, Jan. q and Is, from
to 10 o'clock. All returns must be made
J. H. H. OSBORNE. Clerk.
PROPOSALS WANTED.
City of Savannah, Office Park and Tree
Commissioners, Jan 20, 1S96.-Bids will
adornment Care and maiS Sfe nor the NE
square in the city Of Savannah Sa pahA T The
ject any or ali bids. Rejected plans will
be returned. For plans and specifica-
c. s. ELLIS, Esq,
City Exchange.
MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTER
TAINMENT.
At Baptist Lecture Room, Chippewa
Square,
THIS EVENING, JAN. 81.
Tickets 25c. Refreshments extra.
NOTICE.
All bills against the British steamship Greta
Holme, Richie, master, must be presented at
our office by or before IL m. this day, Jan. 81,
or payment thereof will be debarred.
j. F. MINIS s. CO., Consignees.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
once Commissioner OF Public Works. Sa.
vannah, Ca, Jan. %. Is9e-Four good mules
for sale. For further information apply to
this once.
HARRY wILLINK, Commissioner.
REMINGTON
STANDARD
TYPEWRITERs.
We have n few secondhand ma
chimes, In flrst-cIass condition, for
sale cheap. DEARING & HULL,
Telephone 324. Sole Dealers.
NOTICE.
Neither the master nor consignees of the
British steamship Pontiac, owen, master.
will be responsible for any debts contrac-
ted by crew of said vessel.
J. F. MINIS & Co, Consignees.
NOTICE.
Neither the master nor consignees of the
British steamship Elfrida will be responsible
for any debts contracted by the crew
sTRAcHAN CO., consignees.
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NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.

A. Nj. & C. w. VESTS.
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NOTICE.
Neither the master nor consignees of the
British steamship Pontiac, owen, master.
will be responsible for any debts contrac-
ted by crew of said vessel.
]. f. MINIS & Co, Consumes.