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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

John w. Aydon, superintendent OF
the fire and police alarm system OF
this city, attended the meeting for the
organization OF an International Assoc
citation OF Superintendent of Fire and
Police Alarm Systems Of the United
States, which was held at Brooklyn on
Tuesday MIR. Aydon states that SO
persons joined the organization. They
were quartered at the Clarendon Hotel
and were the guests of the mayor of
the city. The following officers were
elected: President, F. G. Mason,
Brooklyn; Secretary, L. Lemon, Balti.
more; Treasurer. Adam Bosch OF
Newark, N. j. The executive COM
mittee were selected from members
who were not present and wore as fol-
lows: Prof. John p. Barrett, Chicago !;
O. Wheeler, Springfield. Mass. Will
liam Wiley. Elmira, N. y; W. Mead,
Pittsburg, Pa, and N. p Foster, Mil
waukae, Wis. This was done to in
crease an interest in the general work
OF the association. The next meeting
will probably be held in Milwaukee or
Chicago, this being left to the discre-
tion Of tho executive committee. The
object of the organization is to give the
cities the best and cheapest systems
possible. Mr.. Aydon states that this
city is far ahead of many larger cities
in respect to the alarm system. The
storage battery in use here is con-
sidered the best. Very few have yet
adopted it, as 1t is comparatively new,
hut nearly all large cities con-
template using 1t. In the city OF
Brooklyn there are 1,025 alarm boxes,
for which 2, 400 cells under the gravity
battery are used. and the expense i6
something enormous, while here the
authorities have only the one expense
and that ia the first cost The city
will save at least SO, $50 per year and
have better service than formerly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Woodlawh Campmeeting
Association 10 the NJ. E. Church at
Port Deposit Saturday last, the secre.
tary reported 35 conversions as the
result Of the last meeting, and the
treasurer's report was quite surprise
to all, showing that the regular ex.
penses were met and the debt OF
81, 330. Al was reduced to 81. 1856
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

Miss Mary V. Ellis and Michael j.
Barr were married Thursday afternoon
at st. Patrick's Church by the Rev,
ID. j. Flynn. James Barr was best
man and Miss Mary Brehony was
bridesmaid. A large concourse of
friends witnessed the ceremony.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

The frame work of the new M. L.
Church at Milsboro 7. G. Eiswald,
pastor, has been raised and work ON
the new building begun. 1t is ex-
pected that the now church will be
ready for occupancy on New Years
day. The Methodist Protestant Church
is also being improved and when the
repairs are completed it will look like
a new church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

Lexington, KY, Sept. 10. - John
Lawrrence Douglass, who was hypnotized
and buried Wednesday. was dug from
his grave yesterday, after kaving lain
there AZ hours. Two thousand people
saw the resurrection. At O'Clock Last
night Edwin ii. Boonc, the nypnotist,
released Douglass from his spell. Doug
lass is weak and may be unable to
walk for day or two.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

Springfield, Mass. Sept. 10. -Four
powder mills at Hazardville, Conn,
exploded to-day. Lightning struck
one mill and the explosion set fire to
the other three No one was killed or
injured. Thousands of panes Of glass
were broken in the buildings of the
town aud the shock was 80 great, even at
the distance Of Snriutield, that it was
supposed at first to be an EARTHQUAKE,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

W. Marriott Candy, son of William
M. Candy. met with an accident
while riding his bicycle on Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, few days ago.
lie ran into or was struck by a cab
with the result that his head was cut
30 that 26 stitches were required to
sew up the cash. He is employed by
the Girard Trust Co., in PHILADELPHIA,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24
t;un,,s.Neyi wodd,n.

Charles M. Banks and Miss M. r.
Weyl were married Thursday night at
the residence OF the BRIDES mother,
No. SlS Harrison. street, by the Rev.
L. a. McCurdy, in the presence of
relatives aud few friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. Banks received many presents.
After reception they left on their
wedding tour.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

Thomas Nolan and George Wilson.
who were recently arrested here ON the
charge OF robbing the office OF the
Adams Express Go. at Sudlersville,
Md, were arraigned in Centreville and
held for trial at the November term Of
court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

The firm of j. r. Hudson & Co., at
Front and Market streets, has been
succeeded by tho j. r. Hudson Co.,
Mr.. Hudson having sold out to
William X. Reynolds and the Rev.
Edward Henry EckeI. In the new
company Mr.. Reynolds will be the
active partner, while Mr.. Eckel will
reside in the rectorate of church in
Williamsport
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

Ogden, Utah, Sept. l9.-Fire broke
out last night in the warehouse Of
Fred j. keisel & Co. and destroyed the
building and contents. Loss, $50, 600.
At midnight the fire was still burning
and other buildings were threatened,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

indianapolis, Ind, Sept 49, "A col
lision has occurred on the Cincinnati,
Hamilton & Dayton railroad near
Connersville. 1t was caused by a wild
engine running into a pay car. -Four
persons were killed and many badly in
jured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

Tbs monument TO mark tho site of
the Crane Hook Church has been nut
in position and will probably be dedi-
Gated In October. The Historical
Society OF Delaware will have charge
of the exercises.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24
a pelawarean Sells chester Property.

The follow ing transfer of real estate
was recorded in Media on Friday
James G. Shaw. New Castle, Del, TO
John L. Shaw, Philadelphia, ono third
part Of brick store house and lot at
Third and Penn streets, Chester;
consideration, 81, 800.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24
Two Gnnrdrnns Annointed.

In orphans court Thursday afternoon
the Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Co., was appointed guardian of Mary II.
Williamson, and james Il. Carpenter
was appointed guardian of Willie L.
Carpenter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24
DO not Starnner'

The Philadelphia Institute for the cure
of stammering, Suffering, and all I'M
pediments in speech. Endorsed by Bishop
Cyrus d. Foss, M. +. Church. Philadelphia;
Hon. John Wanamaker, Ex-Postmaster
General, and Prof. II. c. Wood, M. D.,
IL. d. Send for 6o-page book 10 Io,3
Spring Garden Street. Philadelphia, Pa.
EDWIN S. JOHNSTON, u
hstaphshea 1904 Principal aud aennder
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

Cambridge, Nd, Sept. II. Prof. j.
Watson Thompson of Vienna, has been
chosen vice principal of the Cambridge
High School. in place of Prof. f. Ii.
Fletcher, resigned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24
single TAKERS AT DOVER
They Have a Great Time In
Their State Convention.
TALK, TALK, NOTHING BUT TALK
DR.. L. N. Slaughter Nominated
For Governor.

And Platform Adopted-But This is All
That Was Done-Eiectorai and Congress
sional Nominations Were Referred to the
State Committee, and tine Rest of the ses-
Sion Was Devoted to Noisy oratory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

Washington, D. o., Sept. 10. The
President has made the following ap.
pointment: John Ridgely Carter Of
Maryland to be second secretary of the
United States embassy at London.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

Madrid, Spain, Sept, l9.--The out.
lay incurred by the Spanish govern
ment in making additions to the navy
amounts to $50, 600, 1000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

Col. John Wainwright has received
word that his son has passed success
ful examination for admission to the
naval academy at Annapolis. Md.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

Archdeaeonry OF Wilmington.
The archdeaconry of Wilmington will
meet at st. James, Church, Newport,
in Nnyember.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-24

The New York Democratic State con-
yention carried out the slated pro.
gramme, nominating for Governor John
Boyd Thatcher of Albany, who is said
to he gold man, upon a platform
nnreservedly endorsing the Chicago
ticket and principles.
The herald., 1896-07-02
A. d. Tompkins and Howard Squires of
Redlands.
AT ATII .ETIC PARK

The long list of events at Athletic park
for the field day, which is being man.
aged by Kathel Kerr, should attract
numerous entries. A large number OF
prizes are to be offered. The following
will be the order of events:
Throwing 12-pound hammer, open,
running high jump; 100-yard race, boys
under IA; running broad jump; 100-yard
race, first heat; climbing greasy pole,
open; pole vault; potato race, open; 100
yard race, second heat; 100-yard run.
old men over 80. open; one mile run; 100
yard race, finals; running hop step and
jump; quarter mile race.
The games will commence at 2:30, and
entries for open events can be made on
the grounds.
MEXICAN GAMES
A novel and interesting program of
Mexican games will no doubt draw many
to Agricultural park. There is to be q
kidnapping by Indians, rescue by Next
cans, and other thrilling feats of horse
manship and athletic proves.
AT RIVERSIDE
The Riverside Wheelmen will assist
their felloW-citZens to make the glor-
Gus Fourth memorable day. They will
hold their annual road race over the
avenue course at $50, and no
less than fifty entries are already an
nounced. At 1870 they will participate
IN grand wheelmen's parade, in which
900 bicyclists are expected to be in line.
There Will be both track events al the
Athletic park and street sports dur
ing the afternoon. A number of good
races will also be in progress at Red
lands, and other points.
The herald., 1896-07-02
OIL CONTINUES STEADY
Canvass Of the Field Shows Falling on In
the Reserve

A complete canvass of the available
supply of oil on hand in the field in this
city has been made by the oil exchange
officials, resulting in its being found that
there is now in the tanks at the wells a
trifle over' 80, 600 barrels of petroleum.
This is a decrease of over 200 barrels as
compared with what was in the tanks
on June 10, little over two weeks ago.
The amount held in the various stor-
be ascertained, but it is certain that the
supply on hand has not increased by
any perceptble amount The Standard
Oil company is taking but little oil into
its tanks at present and the Union Oil
company has it's large tank nearly full.
Altogether there has been no percepti-
BILE increase in the surplus on hand, and
the consumption still keeps pace with
the production.
There are now twelve new rigs in pro-
cess of construction or boring in the field,
and number of old wells being deep
ened. The price of S1.25 f. o. b. has
shown signs of q slight weakening dur
ing the past few days, but the market
can scarcely be said to be on the down
grade. A few holders have disposed of
their oil at slightly less than ruling
prices, but the slight decentralization
does not bid fair to continue.
A number of bears on the market have
endeavored by wild stories to break the
price, but their efforts have met with but
little success so far. Shipments and
sales are satisfactory and in general the
oil business seems to be on firmer
footing than ever before.
The herald., 1896-07-02
KNIGHTS OF HONOR
An Enjoyable Smoker Given bv Los Angeles
Lodge

Los Angeles lodge, Knights of Honor,
gave an enjoyable Smoker" at their hall
in the Odd Fellows building on South
Main street last evening There
was large attendance of members of
the order and invited guests, and the
evening was very pleasantly spent in
conversation, cards, etc. There We're
plenty of pipes and tobacco, with lemon
ade and claret punch and a novel and
varied program, but no long talks. The
committee in charge was composed of
Messrs. Voigt, Wade and Paris, and
they made ideal hosts. A. II. Voigt pre-
sided as master of ceremonies. The fol-
lowing program was given during the
evening:
Piano solo, Brother ]. C. Platt; What
Is the X. of H., remarks by Brother II.
d. Wade; vocal solo. Mr.. w. l.. Bell Sc
lection, recitation. Mr.. Tom Barnes; Sc
lection, banjo and harmonica, Mr.. Fl. D.
Sullivan. The Business Features of the
K. of H., remarks by Brother II. c. Aus
cal solo, Brother w. w. Paris; the Fra
cal solo, rother w. w. Paris; The Fra
ternal Features of the K. of III, remarks
by Brother N. P. Conrey selection,
bajo and harmonica, Mr. II. d. Sullivan;
selection, recitation, Mr.. Tom Barnes;
vocal solo, Mr.. w. L. Bell; closing re-
marks, Brother A. II. Voigt; good night,
piano, Brother ]. C. Plat.
The herald., 1896-07-02

Grams ranch punches of walnuts and
pears on the branch.
The Eastern market sends lot of nice
strawberry peaches.
r. G. Doyle of Glendale sends speci-
mems of the peach apricot and the first
water melons of the season; also the
first grapes from near Los Angeles.
T. Gibbs of Vernon sends samples of
the Alexander peach; also plums and
mulberries.
E. Knpch of the city sends three snake
cucumbers. TO one who has never seen
this lusus naturae. the effect is start
ling. This vegetable grows to two or
three feet in length. The blossom end
as the gourd grows becomes quite thick,
while the standard is slender, termi-
mating in a piece of the stem, by which
it is fastened to the vine and doubled in
to the snakelike slnuosities with the
pale green skins corrugated or fluted in
a marked manner. The counterfeit
presentment of viper is nearly per-
feet. To one who knows Mr.. Knoch as
leader among prohibitionists, the sight
of these satanic vegetables from his gar
den is the more remarkable. Perhaps
served with rattlesnake sauce on the side
1t might. But if devotee of Bacchus
were to encounter a garden of them
while the jolly god had the upper hand
of his intellect, surely he would think
The had them bad"
The herald., 1896-07-02
RUN OVER BY A BUGGY
An Invalid Woman Painfully Injured on Spring
Street Yesterday

At the corner of Fifth and Spring
streets yesterday afternoon Mary Staub
lin, employed in a restaurant al 513 South
Broadway, was run down and painfully
injured by buggy, in which was seated
Mrs. NJ Rogers Of No. 244 South Bunker
Hill avenue. Miss Staublin ONLY re-
Gently underwent painful surgical OBJ
GRAFTON and is scarcely able to move
about Just before 2:30 she ATTEMPTED
to cross the street at the corner named
and was knocked down and run over bv
the horse and vehicle driven by Mrs.
Rogers.
The wheels passed over her body Just
above the hips, painfully bruising her.
in her present delicate condition. Mrs.
Rogers did all she could for the unfor-
tunate woman, taking her in her buggy
to the receiving hospital and seeing that
she was attended to, DR.. Bryant exam
ined her hurts and pronounced them not
dangerous. Mrs. Rogers said that Miss
Staublin stepped of the sidewalk di-
rectly in front of her horse and before
she could stop the animal the damage
had been done.
The herald., 1896-07-02

more to Southern California than a
similar institution in any other section
of the United States, as the graduates
generally remained in this portion of
the state. 1t was the best equipped
school in the state, with the largest fac
ulty, but with all this they hoped for
still better instructors in the future, as
the coming race belonged to the teach
ers. The kindergarten department
next year would have special attention.
To the class Mr.. Pierce said they should
have no lack of definite ideal and bring
their pupils to that standard that the
three factors in their education, the
moral mental and physical, should
have their watchful care. The remarks
were full of good advice and were con-
cluded with a wish that the class of go
might go eagerly happily and hopefully
to their work. The singing of Sleep,
Lady, Sleep. by the class closed the ex-
ercises. Following is the graduating
class:
Ruth B. Anterior, Nenetta Booth, Ar
thur c. Brown. Frances Bellah, Ida Z.
Barron. Mary Bradish, Benz. G. Bleas-
dale, Minette A. Brenizer, Nelson G.
Bledsoe, jr.. Lola E. Crise, Ida B. Clay,
Estelle earle. Frances Olive Cokin, Geo.
". Campbell, Beulah b. Coward, Mary
Jean Clarke. f. r. Camp Cora A. Dix,
Josephine M. Dow, Ida NJ. Dave, Ma
RE Dickson, Mildred Embody, Margaret
Gaud, Harriet T. b. Gage, Margaret r.
Horrell. Minnie E. Hughes Frances ].
He'll, Nellie ". Hutchinson, Bertha r.
Hunt. Eva NJ. Johnston. K Courtenay
Johnston. M. Louise Johnston. Helen
FIGHTER Kelsey, Maude L. Kelly, Rose
f. Lamb, Laura B. Longley, Kathleen
l. McPhail. Edith A. Mitchell Ruth Mar
tin, Leonore Nolan, Sue NJ. Mathes.
Beeda A. Metcalf, Title NJ. Oswald Lii
MAN e. Wood. w. Elmo Reavis, Martha
]. Raab. Ada NJ Stroup, John S Stubble
field Claude Smallwood, Eleanor J.
Stanley, Ada Madee Skinner. Helen T.,
Teggart, Elspeth r. Thomson. Mabel 7.
e. Thomson, Maud Taylor. Mignonette
f. Tate, Gertrude F. Venning, II. A.
Wierwille. liberia M. Willis, May Will
Jams, S. Bruce Wright
The herald., 1896-07-02
NEXT SATURDAYS SPORTS
Numerous Athletic Attractions
for the Fourth
THE GREAT ROAD RACE
Followed at Santa Monica by the Citrus
Wheelmen's Meet
Amateur and Professional Cracks Will Com
pete-Field Day at Athletic Park-1ex-
icen Games at Agricultural Park

The Fourth of July is to be celebrated
by the muscular and athletic generation
in gala fashion, in fact there will be such
an embarras de richessee on Saturday
that it will be somewhat difficult for the
lovers of good games and the Whirl of the
wheel to make a selection. The great
event of the day, however, will be the
annual Santa Monica road race in the
morning and the Citrus wheelmen have
grasped the opportunity of providing
what promises to be excellent sport on
the Southern Pacific track in the after
noon.
The great road race will be started by
II. c. +. Smith from the corner of Sixth
and Sar Pedro streets, and riders must
report at sis The finish will be in front
of the Citrus wheelmen's headquarters
at 323 Utah avenue, Santa Monica. The
complete list of entries and handicaps
was published in Tuesdays issue of The
Herald The entries are four short of
a hundred.
ROAD RACE PRIZES.
The following is a list of the prizes
for the Santa Monica road race, which
is to be run on July 4. The prizes will
be on display in Barker Bros. show WIN
dow, in the Stimson block, this evening.
The prizes were donated by the leading
dealers in the city:
TIME, PRIZES.
First-Thistle bicycle, donated by Geo.
G. Seymour
Second-Turkish leather chair, do
mated by Barker Bros
Third-Gold stop watch.
Fourth-Gentlemans dressing case,
donated by Niles Pease.
F'ifth-Camera and case, donated by
Tufts-Lyon Arms company.
SiXth-Membership in L. \. A. c.
Seventh-Pocket kodak camera. do
mated by Tufts-Lyons Arms company.
Eighth, ninth and tenth, each-Pearl-
handle pocket knife, donate by Tufts
Lyon Arms company.
PLACE PRIZES.
First-Cleveland bicycle, donated by
L. B. Winston.
Second-Bedroom set, donated by w.
S. Allen.
Third-Complete bicycle suit, donat-
ed by Sterling cyclery.
Fourth-Victor puncture-pro tire,
Overman wheel company.
Fifth-Bicycle suit, donated by Tufts
Lyon Arms company
Sixth-Hartford tires, donated by
Stephens G. HiclSok.
Seventh-Membership in L. A. A. C.
Eighth-Case of wines and brandies
donated by Chas Hahn & Co.
Ninth-Membershp in L. A. A. C.
Tenth-Sweater and golf hose, donat-
ed by Sherwood
Eleventh-Set of boxing gloves. do
nated by Overman wheel company.
The herald., 1896-07-02
DISPLAYS AT THE CHAMBER
The New Month Opens With Lot of New Ex-
hihifq

July opens with big day in exhibits
at the chamber of commerce.
c. e. Smith of Downey heads the list
with a plate of fine apricots.
John Bartlett of Downey sends a
bunch of Italian rye grass.
b. NJ Blythe of Downey sends in lot
of fine apricOts.
Downey, one of the Oldest colonies in
the section, is to the fore today
Carl Rosecrans sends from the Rose
The herald., 1896-07-02
Santa Ee and the Fourth

The Santa Fe has prepared a special
train service for the Fourth of July.
Leave Los Angeles for Redondo 500 a.
M, Dos a. M, IL: 90 a. M, II 90 a. m., 200
noon. 1870 p. M, 300 p. M, $50 p. m.
Last train returning will leave Redondo
900 p. m. Leave San Bernardino 1000
p. m. Riverside II 100 p. m, for Santa
Ana. Leave Riverside HOO p. M for
San Jacinto and Temecula. These
trains are in addition to the regular
trains
The herald., 1896-07-02
MEAN TEMPERATURE FOR THIS MONTH IN

Mean temperature for this month for Is
years, 81.
Average excess of daily mean temperature
during month, 2
Accumulated excess of daily mean tenn
perature since January !, 2.4O.
Average daily excess since January /. Il
Prevailing direction OF wind west
Total movement of wind 2477 miles
fMaximum velocity OF wind. direction and
date 10 miles from the southwest, on the 4tb.
Total precipitation. trace.
Number OF days on which .O1 inch or more
OF precipitation fell, none.
TOTAL PRECIPITATION (IN INcHEs) FOR rt1s
The herald., 1896-07-02
Parlor Suffrage rleeting

In response to Mrs. r. M. Nidney's
invitation, a group of women met at her
parlors yesterday afternoon to hear Mrs.
Margaret Collyer Graham discuss the
eleventh amendment. This gathering
like many of the parlor meetings, was
largely composed of those who are not
avowed suffragiSts and even avowedly
opposed to the measure, and hence the
interest manifested was much greater
than in the ordinary meetings. Mrs.
Graham's paper was calm, fair and most
strong in it's statement of the arguments
which had convinced her that the well
fore of the family, community and ma
ton demands the ballot for women as
we'll as all common sense considerations.
The discussion was participated in by
Mrs. Widney, Mrs. Maynard and Mrs.
Ludlum. An animated social conversa-
ton followed. A vote of thanks was ten
dered Mrs. Graham for her kindness in
presenting the subjects SO ably and
frankly
Sweet Moments cigarettes are the
best. Try package. Sold by all dealers.
The herald., 1896-07-02
SUMMARY.

Mean atmosphere pressure, 20 90.
Highest pressure, 5000; date, 9th.
Lowest pressure. 1915; date 18th.
Mean temperature, 90.
Highest temperature, 90; date, 18th.
Lowest temperature, AZ; date, 4th.
Greatest daily range OF temperature, SO;
date, 18th.
Least daily range of temperature, 12; date.
3D.
MEAN TEMPERATURE FOR THIS MONTH IN
The herald., 1896-07-02

The mother and sister of William M.
Garland, member of the board of educa-
ton from the Third ward, arrived yes
terday from the east
The herald., 1896-07-02

years. O.lO
Total deficiency in precipitation during
month, 010 inches
Accumulated deficiency in precipitation
since January /. A. 40 inches.
q Number OF clear days, 0; partly cloudy days
Mean dew point, Sc,
Mean relative humidity 49,
NorE.- Pressure reduced to sea level 'sT'
indicates trace of precipitation.
ito be taken from any five-minute record
The herald., 1896-07-02

Sweet Moments cigarettes are the
best. Try package Sold by all dealers.
The herald., 1896-07-02

Gold paper. SC. 1928 8. Spring.
The herald., 1896-07-02

All prices of wall paper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom. 1924 South Spring street
The herald., 1896-07-02

Paint. buggy. 75c. 1913 S. Spring. :.