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The Afro-American., 1896-02-22
Dr. CrumnGlis lectur


Dr. CruminGs1s lectur St.
Johns church under the ces
of the Northwestern Supply Com
pany, viii long be remembered by
those who were fortunate in hear
Ing him. The lecture bristled
with common tense and was drawn
from mind rich in experience,
ana i'll commerce with mankind.
but The lecturer a person who
has seen the map Of Europe change
i'll his llfe time, who was foremost
among the champions for freedom
il this country, whose eloquent,
and classic words have been heard
and read III many parts OF the
| globe. The race ought to be prouc
of Dr. Crummell, it ought to de-
mand for him such distinction as
\ IL his due and where his great aoll
ities Could be seen at an adVan
tage.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

Now Mexico, be. good! Our
neighbors were simply horrifiod at
the prospect of A Prjze fight IN
Queensbury between Fitz ana
Maher. While the entire Mexi-
Gan army was on guard to prevent
such brutality IA Mexican soil, A
Oull fight il ordered by the author
titles tor The delectation OFF the visi-
tors. Consistency VIII be dropped
out of the language of men by the
ne1t general photographer.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22
LOCALS.

The Mechanics of Baltimore held "a
meeting at $50 Union st. last Tuesday
evening for the purpose Of effecting an
organization. Mr.. w. Edwards made
an address showing the necessity Of
the Afro-American mechanics organ
izing for their own protection and
benefit. The following officers were
elected: VIM. s. Pope president; N.
Walker vice. president, L. Il. Jones
secretary, j. Cassell asst secretary, M.
Blayer treasurer; NJ Edwards, NJ.
Bourne, j. Fl Mitchell, r. M. Plower,
j. Geer and r. Evans, Board Of Di-
rectors.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

Dr. Fowler ~nade gallant fight
for tile coronership, He is in
every WY competent IN graduate
of one of the best institutions, en-
dorsed by such men as Prof. Titf-
any and III. P. p. Wilson IA TAX
m dical fraternity and Ply Waite
ana colored citizens generally. He
Was not named soIely PA account
of His color.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22
WOMEN 5 5on
Miss MARGARET BLACK.

Dear readers, this column is devoted to
the interest of our women readers, and 1t -
our desire to make it as interesting as pos
sible. Any lady reader who desires to con
tribnte something to this column, under any
title that will appear interesting to others,
Is at liberty todoso. Any desired informa-
tion given upon any subject viii be gladly
received. We would like frequent chats
through our column with all our lady readers.
All letters pertaining to our column, must De
addressed TO
Miss MARGARET BLACK,
Care of The Afro American,
1916 n. FREMONT AVE.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22
Following nnon the heels w th

Following upon the heels Of the
announcement of Senator Quay's
candidacy for the presidency,
comes the news of the candidacy
of Governor Pattison for the same
position. Senator Quay Is astute,
resourceful and skillful III the ATT
of politics. Mr. Pattison has Been
twice elected governor IA State
overNhelmninly Republican, If
these two candidates should be
named BY their respective parties,
il would be easy to pick The win-
ner.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

Bring this coupon to the Bank so
We may know that it pays to advertise
in This paper. Bring % cents, open
an account, take book and show
that you really do believe in race en-
terprise and business progress.
Lexington Saving Bank,
314 n Eutaw Street,
Near Saratoga street.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22
saloonkeeners, Hervest.

A great manufacturing company In
Massachusetts, recently paid their work
men, on Saturday evening, 700 $40 bills,
each bill being marked. BY the follow
ing Tuesday 40 of these marked bills
we're deposited in the bank BY the sa-
loon-keepers Of the town. Four thou
sand and one hundred dollars had
passed from the hands Of the workmen
on Saturday night and Sunday and left
them nothing to show fer this great
sum OF money but headaches aud poY-
erty in their homes,
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

sE van gelist,o tne organ of
the Baptist denomination IA Mary-
land, has ut least the temerity to
quote the ~Standard" III its oPPo-
sition tn the treatment accorded
bis5op Arnett in Boston recently.
presume that for the ESEyan-
.,, " NY --a+o l5ll- OyId5mcG
III advancement along the line of
lib beral sentiment.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

This column has it's limits as we'll
as its purposes. The editor allows us
only a short space and being women,
of course we must bow 10 the 1neVl-
table. So dear friends write to us,
write often and make your commun-
ication short and to the point.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

If the young lady who sent the con
tribution to the Woman's Column,
entitled Bible Courtship, will
kindly send the correct book, chap
ter and verse in which her stare
ments are to be found and sign her
name to the same, we III publish 1T
with pleasure. We do not publish
any anonymous letters.
Mis- Back, editor of the Woman's
Column, will you please publish he
following and oblige
Mrs Cornelia Tydings.
Il wish our race had many more
such representative men as Booker
IL. Washington, who are not afraid to
say what tbey thin -
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

Perrfn's comet is now vizible at
o'clock in the morning, but If it wants
to be seen it should come around few
hours later The morning nap is too
valuable to be wasted In seeking an in
PRODUCTION TO a bob-tailed stranger who
refuses to d5<ue closer than 300000,000
r1ntIo4
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

Does Capt. Bye eYer expect to
receive the vote of Any se.f-respect-
ing black men again! III he does
he needs to give some mighty
clear explanation of his course in
Annapolis.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

Does HIT Governor Lowndes
stand now whele Az did when he
voted against the Civil Rights
Billl
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

charge. regard wine ait banqnets s
same as at marriages and inasinuch
All ministers donOt object to 1T Waeh
they are called upon to make tWo
hearts one. they can't see why they
should make b banquets the exec ptlon.
The charge lis also made tnat some
ministers freely drink wine at mar
riapes. One of the gentlemen con
Tiectad with the banquet SAYS he has
yraat rasneet for the ministry and
ehonld ha ia the future, be one Of q
committee to get UP q banquet' III
will use his influence 70 MAKE ~ oon-
sricuous by TIE absence Of wine.
Inst now the question of dancing
is being discussed in Christian circles,
The cause Of the discussion il that
some members of churches Of the
various denominations dance at pub
liz balls. The churches object be
cause they do not believe the ball
room master is Il friend t0 Christ,
because the law of the church i
AGAINST dancing and because nenbers
pledge to strictly observe the rules q
the church when they join.
buU a5lGb lFOLu ODJCCUAo oAA esA9SA y "
churches, there are great many per
sons not members of chuFches, whS
radically oppose the pnblic dance
They say it brings together person.
who have not the slightest acqua1nt
ance with each other and that Ions
| list of cases can be cited of happ.
homes turned into gloom and grie
as the result Of the public dance hall
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22
sDAY, FEBRUARY RI, 1924.

Where was it that the chicken
ot Tile ax2 The colorea vote
must look out
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

s# RE9 HRs F#E iii @
tsAtive who viii fi0lst t0 tie ED for
the uplifting of hts race,
Let the Negro, North ana 0ugn,
East and West stick togegheF as n
race and help him ALI they ~ nls
great undertaking. mag - bless
his works. and give him strengnG to
carry them through.
Mrs w. r. Burkett's contributions
are welcome additions to our WO-
mans Column. We have other
| Kings Daughters Circles, Poor sOcl-
| eties, Women's Christian Association,
Auxiliary to the Y. M C. AL, Chris
tian Endeavors, and other societies
4 in which our women are interested.
/ We wish some of The officers or mem
bers would follow Mrs. Bu~kett, and
tell US what you are doing. Don't
think we .have'nr room. True our
spaceFis limited; but l. the editor,
wish the women of our city and our
readers to take an interest in this col
umn. kThe more contributors, the
more space we can demand. lit YOU
can't give US words of advice, send us
words of encouragement If you know
how to do piece of work or make
some pretty Knick Knack that YOU
think few others know how to make,
send as the directions for making 1t,
and we'll be pleased indeed to pub
lish them. Help just a little.n
We wish while the ladies are organ
izing the Woman's League, they had
called attention to our Woman's Col
umn, and appointed reporter, who
would send us once in awhile spicy
article for our column. Misses Ida
Cummings or Adah Trusty would
make excellent reporters.
We are quite proud of our Kinder
garten school and IFS two efficient
teachers:-M Mrs. Mitchell and Miss Ida
Cummings
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

At this writing, the list of ap-
pointees sent To the Senate for cor
tirmation is very "white" indeed.
not single colored appointee, ~
far as Baltimore city is concerned
can be picked out with the help of
th powerful microscope. To
say that we are disappointed II
putting it mildly. The fact that
We have been left otf il undoubt-
ablY due to the complexion of our
sin. Our competent men backed
by $4,000 votes must step aside,
because they happened to be col-
.Qred. And this is Republicanism,
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

Bndents will please have all
cations in this office by
Wednesdays.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

hd Others having notices
please have the same at
Wednesday To insure pub
he weeks issue.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

We are quite proud of our Kinder
garten school and IFS two efficient
teachers Mrs. Mitchell and Miss Ida
Cummings.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

1t to this office for
have the writer's
otherwise such arti-
red.
The Afro-American., 1896-02-22

eek WE said 4editorially
be able to write tile
pface Bill this
EFEREEDTM.
Ward
dredsn
talk
8asnre
aparte
yill need III Elijah to console
en- he party has acted wisely
tQ the people 4 mat-
BIZ sub.
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DURHAM HARPER MEDICINE co.

Articles OF agreement have been
filed. and in due course of time, let
ters of incorporation will be issued to
the Durham Harper Medicine Com
pany. The capital stock has been
fixed at $4,000, and active operations
will begin at an early day. The in
corporators are: r. Il, Harper, I. j.
Fetzer. +. j. Parrish, w. NJ. Yearly,
d. l.. Traynham and W. b. Bagwell.
For some time Mr.. r. b. Harper has
been manufacturing a tonic and sell
ing it out at retail, and the objecto of this
company is to manufacture and prop
erly place this popular medicine before
the public. 1t has effected some won
derful cures. and such was its local
reputation that Mr.. Harper was kept
busy all the time preparing the medi-
cine for his neighbors. There is genu-
inc merit in Harper's medicine, and a
large sale and much good to suffering
humanity is predicted for it.
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THE RECORD BROKEN.

The record is broken and the good
intentions of the new year, with some,
at least, have been thrown TO the
desert air" Such is life. The police
office resumed its wonted business air
yesterday morning, and it was evident
that the rest, quiet and peace that had
reigned supreme in that precinct for
the past twelve days had taken its
fight.
Will Tollock had on his fighting
clothes and was called to account for
his doings. There were two cases
against him for assault and battery,
and he was adjudged guilty. In one he
was required to pay a fine of S., and
$3.50 costs. In the second case he was
fined So, and $3.50 costs.
Bob Albright and Paul Glawson
were arraigned on the charge OF loud
and boisterous cursing. The evidence
disclosed their guilt, and they were
fined 1918 each.
Martha Meacham and Emma Mea-
cham, mother and daughter, were held
for keeping a house of i'll fame. They
were bound over to court in a bond of
$25 each.
Ed Winston, who has weakness in
that direction, plead guilty to the
charge of drunk and down, and was
fined So
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PERSONALS.

Mr.. James IT, Southgate has been
sick for a week with neuralgia
Mrs. DIR. i. s. Vickers is quite sick
at her house on Ramseur street.
I Il. S. Lewter, the Southern's agent
at Raleigh, was in the city Sunday.
Eugene Bradsher, popular knight
Of the grip, was in the city yesterday
General Freight Agent Capps, of the
Seaboard Air Line, was here Saturday
on business.
WIN. Yearly is in Manchester, Va,
and, it is said, viii attend while there
an interesting reception.
Mrs. Minnie Maybe, who has been
visiting her niece, Mrs. w. r. Ellis, has
gone to her home in Greensboro.
Mrs. A. A. Andrews has gone to join
Mr.. Sandy Andrews at Greenville, n.
G., where he is engaged in the tobacco
business.
Solicitor w. II. Bynum came in from
Greensboro Sunday afternoon and was
ready for business early Monday
morning.
Mrs. J. A. Shelburn and children
have been visiting Mr.. Shelburn's rel
atives in this city They left for their
home in burlington Saturday.
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BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.

Elder l.. II. Hardy preached in the
Primitive Baptist church Sunday
morning at i o'clock
Capt S. Gray was badly hurt Satur-
day while at work on the residence of
DIR. Holloway, in West Durham, by a
falling timber.
Father Prendergras, of Raleigh, con
Quoted services in the old Y. NJ. G. A.
rooms over Royal & Borden's furniture
store Sunday night.
Mrs. ID. S. FELTON,. wife of Sandy
FELTON,. died at the residence Of her
husband in Oak Grove township Fri
day night of paralysis.
4 patent medicine fakir worked the
unsuspecting to an alarming extent
Friday and Saturday on Whitmore's
corner. 1T is strange how people will
allow themselves to be swindled.
DR. Jno. c. Kilgo preached to a
crowded house at North Durham Sun
day night from the words, This man
receiveth sinners and eateth with
them" 1t was a powerful gospel ser
mon, and though it lasted one hour and
five minutes, there was not a moment
during its delivery that the dropping
Not only were the seats full, but the
isles. doors, and windows were crowded
with eager listeners.
Capt G. A. W. Barham has been in
Chatham for a few days, and was en-
thusiastic over his trip when seen yes
terday morning. In response to the
inquiry. what part of the crop of to-
bacco in the section you visited has been
sold?" lie said, Not more than one
half, and that remaining in the hands
of the farmers is decidedly the bet
ter half in quality. But" he continu-
ed, very little of the remaining crop
has been stripped, and shipments from
that section will be light until there is
good season" With gone-a-way
look he was heard to utter, pray for
rain"
Jack Sellers made his appearance in
town q few days ago. and Saturday
night the police We're forced TO put
him in the guard house for being
drunk and disorderly. He is a half
witted fellow, and has given the city
and country authorities no little
trouble. it is claimed that he is a
citizen Of Alamanee county, but the
commissioners have refused to take
him, and for some time he was at the
county home in Durham. He became
obstreperous there and rather than
submit to the government Of the super
intendent he walked off, and it was
hoped he had left for good Alamance
ought to provide for him.
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DURHAM SUPERIOR COURT.

At 1890 yesterday morning the Jan.
uary term of Durham Superior court
convened with Hon. A. J.. Coble presid-
ing. and Mr.. w. F. Bynum, solicitor,
prosecuting.
OF the thirty-six jurors for the first
week the following were chosen as
grand jurors: A. ID. Markham, foreman,
j. O. Latta, Thos. Morgan. Col. Albert
Ross, TIE. Cheek, Jesse IL. Woods, II.
j. Pope, i. NJ. Norwood, Rufus J. Todd,
r.. S. Mang,Im, j. M. House, w. y. An
drews, Geo w Barbee, ST., A. H. Film
tom, ID. A. Latta, IT, II. Lewter, Geo. >.
Pickard and j. w. NJ. Barbee. The
Judge read his charge from manu-
script 1t was clear, pointed and SUI
ficicntly comprehensive TO enlighten
that body upon the delicate and i'm
portant duties they are called upon 10
discharge. If his instructions are
needed the calling of some person
whose practice it has been 10 beseige
grand Jurors with reported violations
Of the law, will be gone.
After the charge the docket was call
ed over bnt no business was transacted
before noon.
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Train on. the Scotland Neck Branch Road
leaves Weldon 65 p IN, Halifax 4 Is p m, ar
rives Scotland Neck o. p IN, Greenville Va
p m, Kinston As m. Returning leaves Kfs-
ston 20 m, Greenville % m, arriving at
Halifax II 90 m, Weldon IL 20 n m, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
Trains on the Washington Branch leave
Washington 90 a IN, arrives Parmele q 40 a
m, Tarboro 10 Il IN, returning leaves Tar
boro 80 p m, Parmele 20 d m, arrive Wash.
ington A5 p m, daily except Sunday. Con-
meets with trains on Scotland Neck Branch
Train leaves Tarboro daily, exsept Sun
day. at 40 p IN, Sunday 245 N; arrives
Plymouth 90 p M, 90 p IN; returning leaves
plymouth daily, except Sunday, sec a m 4,
sunday 3 30 IA; arrives 'Tarboro wB a nj
and III 30 m.
Train on Midland n. G.. Branch leaves
Goldsboro daily, except Sunday, se5 a nj, ar
irving Smith field 80 a IN: returning leaves
Smithfield 500 a m; arrives at 6olssbors
9 80 a m.
Trains on Nashville Branch leave Rocky
Mount at 80 p m, arrives NashvillsS e5 D ma ,
Spring Hope 80 p IN; returning leaves
Spring Hope 90 a IN, nashville . So o m, ar
rives at Rocky Mount 8 % m, daily, except
Sunday.
Trains on Latta Branch, Florence r r.
leave Latta 40 D IN, arrive Dunbar Z 80 % m
Clio 3 %; returning Clio 10 M, DuHba 10
{. m, arrive Latta z 20 a IN, daily, sxsspt Sua-
day.
Train on Clinton Branch leaves warsaw
for Clinton daily, except Sunday, al IL 10 n
IN; returning leaves Clinton at z % a N. ana
300pm.
Train No. IS makes close connection at
weldon for all points north daily, all rail
via Richmond, and daily except Sunday via
Portsmouth and Bay Line. Also at Rocky
Mount with Norfolk 4 Carolina II r for Ner-
folk daily and all points north via Norfolk,
daily, except Sunday.
JOHN +. DIVINE, Cert supt.
J. r. KESLY, Genl Manager.
T. M. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
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YEARLINGS.
WEANL-INGS.

Clau Colt oaed May s. 1895, Sire Samantace Dam
Dearest. 800.
Centre Colt oed Madrid Belle
Price $125.
Touch Down-ohestnut Colt sre EAeus DAM
Wenda. Price 5000
Daniel De-Bay Imported Order
Bay FLY ed March Sire Baoney Dam
laion. Price 1895.
Milk F foaed April 1895 sie skylark.
$125,
Stakeholder Colt ed DAM Gladys Price $780,
F foaed Madrid
Major BIackna- Bay Colt foaled Ap6 Onward vh
81 Price
weneaus Bay Colt April 80 1895 Sire Barone DAM
Price 800 III
Also FRANK perfect sadder splendid gray,
all the gats Price $3.50
Rem We guaratee
a s represented refund the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-14

ENOUND.-A ladY's handbag. containing
NJ small amount of money and other arti-
to this Office, proving property and paying
for this notice.
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GOODFOR EVERYBODY

and everyone needs it at all times of the
year. Malaria is always about, and the
only preventive and relief is to keep the
Liver active. You must help the Liver bit,
and the best helper is the Old Friend, SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, the RED Z.
Mr.. G. Himrod, Of Lancaster, Ohio,
says: "SlMMoNS LIVER REGULATOR
broke a case Of Malarial Fever of three
years standing for me, and less than
one bottle did the business. | shall use
it when in need, and recommend it."
BE sure that you getit. Always look for
the RED Z on the package. And don't
forget the word REGULATOR. 1t is SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, and there Is
only one, and every one who takes it is
sure to be benefited. THE BENEFIT IS
ALL HI THE REMEDY. Take it also for
Bliousness and Sick Headache; both are
caused by sluggish Liver.
J.H. Zeiiin IL Co., Philadelphia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-14

Tired women need TO have their
blood purified and enriched by Hoods
Sarsaparilla 1T will give them
strength and health.
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Two Year Old Forms.

Chestnut Colt foaled 1893 Pamco
gan promising showing much speed
VIRGINIA Fiy foa in Sire Temple
Price $685.
METHYL- Fly Pamco Gladys
Acantara 22a promising showing
speed Price 5000
PALMETTO Bay Fnly .Pamlo 2IO
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Stylish GentIemans Driving Horse--5 Years Old.

PEACOCkChenu Gedng foaled Medium 229
DAM Nelly BY Snd Sire Melville Chief 232 Peacock
maRs road horse the United States
Prices
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Thoroughbreds.

MISS WALTONBa Mare foaled in Enquirer
2nd Efe
Charaxus Price $500.
WENDABay Mare foald
Enquirer 2nd DAM Mary Walton
Price $400
WALTOONA Chestnut Mare foaled Himy
End Walton by John
Price $3.50.
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Brood Mares.

Nora Patton g Mare G G 1 s1 Sire Sire a Ae's p 1a@
1877 Bred to Baronet Price $500
Nou'd V"Noo- DAM Irene md DAM Erica, Sire Editor.
225 1-2. $500
EIinfu Sire, W Dam
1J End DAM daughter of Nutwood Sire Agona
CIodvc Brown Mare, Alcantara Bee
N"uy@ 1888, Dam of Wilkes Bee 2:27 Bred Bells
Price 81, 600
fctaveB Bay Mare, Oaed 1899 Dam,
oo"s0 Myrtela 2nd Dam, Cuyer, Sire, Genvew. Bred
Alcantara Price $500.
SkvIark Roao Mare, Oaed Nymph.
IVY End Dam, Black Bird Sire Reveler
wilkes Price $500.
Vashti Brown Mare foaed in Sire, Pamico, May
0o"s' Bee. End DAM Sunshine Kentucky
to Simmons Price $500.
no icIo Bay Mare, oaed Norva
~ ~'S'o DAM lnnes, Sire, Madrid Gambeta Wilkes
Price $500.
HnncnIofnn Chestnut Mare foaled Norfolk
~0S~'sNs0 Beck Collins 2nd Dam, Rebecca, Sire WOODBURY.
Hambetonlan Bred to Borone, 211 H. Price $500.
Magnolia So Mare d f91 he'd 1890 Sire Norfolk Dam Beck
tonlan Bred to Onward Price $500.
TrnuhIo Eide Dam D.
0~'~ End DAM Kate Taylor Sire Darkey.
promising son of Norval Price 5000.
O0s~' wv Bred to Alcantara $500.
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For Goldsboro

ex Sun.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RALEIGH, N. O.
pm From Atlanta, Charlotte,
Daily Greensboro aad all points south.
1920 { From Greensboro and all nosns.
A M north and south. Sleeping ga
Daily Greensboro to Raleigh.
Pm From Goldsboro, Wilmingc
4:O5 ( Fayetteville and ali points ins.
tern Carolina.
lI:25 From New York, Washingts
A NJ Lynchburg, Danville, GresL
boro.
900
Pm
and
900 ( From Goldsboro and sli poiHya
A NJ east
Daily
ex Sun
Local freight trains also carry pssssh
gers
Pullman cars on night train tr02
Raleigh TO Greensboro, and on morning
train from Greensboro.
Double daily trains between lssNs
Charlotte and Atlanta. Quick TINA; unsy
ceiled accommodation
q Il Hopkins T. p A, CharloG6s, n e
j M CULP, w A 1yaR
Traffic Mgr Gen Pass Az
w IL GREEN, Washington p
Generl Sup't.