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The herald., 1897-12-28
LIKE SIMPSONS FOXES
A Pet Dog Spread Fire Through the
Coliseum

SSAASOSAAA
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-The Coliseum,
which was burned Christmas eve was
set on fire by a pet dog. An explosion of
gasoline set the dog on fire. Lolita,
dancer in the Cuban village, says Frank
Murphy, an employe in the X-ray booth,
confessed to her that he caused the ex-
plosion. She says he told this to her and
her mother when he called on them
about the benefit to be given the exhib-
itors. Lolita said:
Murphy told me today how the fire
started. 1t was caused by an explosion
of gasoline in the X-ray exhibit. There
was little pet dog in the place con-
nected with the exhibit, and when the
gasoline exploded the dog was covered
with the burning oil. The poor beast
rushed about in terror and set fire to the
drapery of the booth, which hung to the
floor. Quicker than a fash the whole
trimming of the booth was on fire and
the blaze was rising to the balcony, where
our show was located. The men about
the booths near by ran and got extin.
guishers, but they would not work. A
hose was turned on, but they could get
no water.
~. Morales, a Mexican dancer, warned
me to get out and we were just getting
to the doors when the gas tank that sup
piled the calcium lights for the tight
rope walkers exploded and the place
was mass Of flames"
Lolita's story about the origin Of the
fire was corroborated by Frank Hat
field, the door-keeper.
Murphy, when seen, denied that the
explosion of a can of gasoline was the
cause of the fire. He thought the drap-
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SOUTH PASADENA

SOUTH PASADENA, Dec. 27.-(Reg-
ular Correspondence A very hand
somely embossed and printed card has
been received bearing the following:
"1S4S-1S9S; Golden Wedding; Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel G. Tilton, at Home Satur-
day evening, January 1st, to o'clock;
Fair Oaks avenue, South Pasadena, Los
Angeles county, Cal"
The parties named were born In Dres-
den. Muskingum county, Ohio. The
former will be II years of age on May
Sth, 1898, and the latter 70 on the 22d of
February. They are comfortably we'll
on, as the world goes, and have fair
prospect Of living to see what the next
century will bring forth. May their
fondest hopes be realized.
Under the advice of his physician.
Howard Longley, court reporter, who
has been suffering frc>n pneumonia and
grippe for four months, started on Sun
day morning, In the care of his wife, for
Tucson, to see If a change Of climate
and surroundings will stimulate and
strengthen his physical organisation.
The best and most earnest wishes OF his
many friends went with him that he
may soon return q well man.
Cecil McReynolds, station agent at
Murrietta, after a Christmas visit here
with father and mother and brothers
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CALIFORNIA OPINION
The Year at Riverside

Prosperity has certainly come to the
merchants of Riverside; that is, to a
great extent On carefully looking
over the field we find that the merchants
of Riverside have sold more than double
the amount of holiday goods this year
than any previous year. The merchants
have been reaching out after trade from
the country districts and they have
learned that they have enjoyed an in
crease in business by so doing. They
have been telling the people what they
have for sale and what they want for it
through the newspapers. Not only have
they advertised on larger scale than
ever before in the city papers, but they
have also patronized the weekly papers
Of the country towns; all of which has
had its influence with the buyers.-Riy-
erside Enterprise.
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ANAHEIM

ANAHEIM, Dec. 27.-(Regular Core
spondence.) Christmas has come and
gone and the new year Is rapidly ap-
preaching. Our people have plenty of
cause to congratulate themselves in the
prosperity of the past year and are
looking forward to the coming year fol-
even greater blessings.
The Turner's gave a Christmas tree
and ball on Saturday evening. The at
tendance was very large and the occa-
sion was a very enjoyable one.
Larue & Thomson gave a ball on Sat-
urday evening at the opera house.
Some eighty couples were present. There
was prize waltz at midnight. The first
prize was won by Fred Luce and Miss
Stella Kennedy; the second prize by Mr..
Redelberger and Miss Jennie Glass.
The Anaheim brass band made its
first appearance in public on Saturday
afternoon, giving an excellent concert.
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ORANGE COUNTY
SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA, Dec. 27.-(Regular Cor
respondence. An attempt at robbery
was made last night at the residence of
Geo. Wright, an aged paralytic, on the
corner of Third and Main streets. Mr..
Wright. who is confined to an invalid's
chair and lives all alone. states that at
about a. m. he heard some one at the
door and Immediately after the lock was
broken and two masked men entered.
One went to Wright and tried to silence
him and gain possession Of pistol
which he had under his pillow, while
the other proceeded to rifle the drawers
and trunks In the house. In the mean
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Ell MoDENA

Ell MODENA, Dec. 27.-(Regular Cor
respondence.) Mrs. William Murray
with her twin babies is spending the
holidays with her father at San Ber-
nardino.
Rev. L. Gleaser, who recently came to
Ell Modena has been engaged in church
work for nearly a month in Fresno. His
family spent Christmas with friends in
Santa Ana.
The Sunday school entertainment at
the Friends church Friday evening was
largely attended.
Master Grover Taylor and his little
sister Ella have gone to Rialto to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Lindley.
Miss Lora Mills is off for ten days
trip to the home of her uncle, Rev. w. E.
Mills, at Ramona, San Diego county.
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GLENDALE

GLENDALE, Dec..27.-(Regular Cor
respondence) This locality comes up
smiling after the recent cold snap. With
green peas, tomatoes and strawberries,
with roses blooming and oranges unin-
jured.
G. w. Phelon, who recently purchased
two lots on Fourth street near the hotel,
has erected $4,000 colonial residence,
and every room is occupied by eastern
relatives and other health seekers.
Among them Is John Phelon of Neodes-
ha, Kan; Mrs. w. H. Brighamson and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Hanson,
L. H. Littlefield and Mrs. E. H. Wood
man and family.
Mrs. Shaw and son Of Illinois are
visiting at Mr.. E. #. Bryam's.
Mr.. Henry Slagle of Mojave City, Ariz.,
is visiting Mrs. Bivino and Miss Julia
Speer.
Hugh Warren Of Los Angeles spent
Christmas here with his parents.
Mrs. A. T. Rich Of Redding, Mass, and
Lewis Rothe, wife and daughter, of
Chicago, are spending the winter here
the guests Of Charles Rich.
Mrs. Bivino had a serious fall a few
days since. dislocating her left shoulder.
George Woodbury. has purchased a
residence on Verdugo avenue.
William Anderson has erected COM
modious dwelling near the hotel and is
occupying it with his family.
Mr.. Davis has purchased the Smith
property and is making extensive i'm
provements preparatory to making it a
permanent home.
Ed Vawter of Garvanza has purchased
the Grey property consisting of lots,
residence and blacksmith SHOP
Joe Fisher of Massachusetts has pur-
chased the Inman residence and located
with us permanently.
Charles Cole of Los Angeles has pur-
chased the Harry Banker property.
F. M. Beers, wife, two sons and Miss
Julia Beers. of Bucklin, Mo-, are among
the recent arrivals. Mr.. Beers has pur-
chased an orchard from Mr.. Patterson
and ten-acre orange orchard from Mr..
Ayres. also three lots near the postoffice,
on which he is erecting substantial
buildings.
Mr.. Black Of Indiana has purchased
nine acres Of the Lingren property on
Glendale avenue and has just completed
magnificent residence.
Mr.. Holbrook Of Vermont is another
who is assisting in starting a boom, ano:
has purchased the Woodbury. property
and will make it a permanent home.
The Good Templars will give free
social at their hall Wednesday evening
An interesting program has been pre-
pared and all are most cordially invited
to attend.
Christmas exercises at the Presbyter-
ian church were largely attended. The
special feature of an interesting pro-
gram was the singing by the Misses By
ram and the Fisk brothers.
The event of the season was a game of
baseball Saturday between the Glendale
and Tropfco teams. The residents of
both localities turned out en- masse to
witness it. Glendale won by score of
to l. The Glendale club challenges
any amateur club in the country for a
series Of games. For arrangements ad-
dress Capt Ed Fisher, Glendale.
In the athletic exercises r. G. Doyle
put the 16-pound shot 81 feet and 2
inches and challenges any one in the
state to meet him in a contest.
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cry caught fire from cigarette or cigar
stump.
A PLAIN CASE
Hoff Charged With the Murder Of
Emma Hawkins

SAN JOSE, Dec. 27.-Chief Of Police
Kidward this afternoon made complaint
against Albert Hoff, charging him with
the murder of Emma Hawkins April %,
1896, who was found with her throat cut.
The warrant has been sent to San Fran
cisco for service.
"Of course we do not expect to get
Hoff," said Chief Kidward, unless there
is a failure to convict him of the murder
of Mrs. Clute. In that event, Hoff will
be brought here for trial.
I'VE have Hoff positively identified by
one witness as the mysterious man seen
coming out of the Hensley house. In
addition to this we have a man who is
acquainted with Hoff, who will swear
that he was here and stopping in the
Hensley house when Emma Hawkins
was killed. We have plain case against
him.
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SAN BERNARDIN0 COUNTY
VICTOR

VICTOR, Dec. 27.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) Though some distance
from Los Angeles and beyond the snow
capped range, Victor managed to have
a merry Christmas. On Christmas Eve
there was Christmas tree at the school
house loaded down with good things.
Santa Claus was there, having come up
from Ontario.
Mrs. John G. Turner is spending the
holidays with her sister, Mrs. Sears, 1927
West Seventeenth street, Los Angeles,
accompanied by Miss Helen Turner and
Robert Turner, jr.
Henry Wagner of Anaheim is in Vic
tor on visit of inspection. having been
appointed advance agent in looking up
tillable land for parties who are desir-
Gus of bettering their condition, and
from the recent discoveries of wild al
monds and wild olives in this foothill
region there Is encouragement for the
settling up of this territory. There are
thousands of acres of government land
within few miles Of the river that are
productive independent Of irrigation.
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DowNEY

DOWNEY, Dec. 27.-(Regular Cor
respondence.) A young Japanese min
lister delivered an address in the M. r.
church south last evening to a large
audience, the subject being missions.
B. c. Arnold Of Long Beach met with
an accident Wednesday evening. His
horse fell into ditch upsetting the bug
gy, and then ran away, dragging Mr..
Arnold and severely bruising him. The
horse was crippled and the buggy
wrecked.
Mrs. A. Tabor left for Harwood, Tex,
on Tuesday.
A. Lewis and wife left for Los Angeles
today, where they will reside. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis made many warm friends
during their residence here.
DR.. Atwater and wife spent Christmas
in Los Angeles.
Among those who spent Christmas
here were Councilman L. M. Grider of
Los Angeles. ]. H. Steine and Miss Josie
McKellar of Monrovia and William
Moss, wife and mother, of Rivera.
The exhibition of the work of the
Downey Art club was we'll attended and
much praise was bestowed upon the
many excellent paintings shown. Mrs.
Scribner and Miss Orlando Moores re :
ceived the principal prizes. Refresh
ments were served during the evening.
Miss L. Alsobrook of Whittier spent
Christmas with her uncle, L. Smith, and
family.
Middleton Price, buttermaker at the
creamery, took unto himself wife in
the person of Miss A. L. Truitt of Nor
walk on December 23d. They are now
at home in the Booker cottage on Third
street.
Mrs. De Nure Of Santa Paula spent
Christmas with her husband, Prof. De
Nure, who has been teaching at the
Gallatin school house.
Miss Mamie Mccoy of Berkeley, CAL,
spent Friday with her sister, Mrs. M.
N. Purcell.
Orange packing has been resumed at
the depot.
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time Wright had secured his revolver
and fired at the thieves, who returned
the shots, none Of which took effect, al
though one embedded itself in the pill
low near Wright's head. Parties near
by heard the shots and came to the res
cue, but the robbers made their escape,
taking with them, Wright says, about
Sc in money and some valuable papers.
The officers and Wright suspect certain
parties but as yet no arrests have been
made. Wright is the father of "Mys-
terious BIZ Wright, who Is now serving
a six months sentence in Jail for living
in and abetting house of ill-fame.
The baseball game played on Satur-
day between the Santa Ana club and
the Echo nine of Los Angeles resulted in
a victory for the visiting club by score
Of 6 to 9. On Sunday the Santa Ana boys
went to Los Angeles and played return
game and were again defeated--7 to 16
The sale of seats for the Louis James
company, which appears here Thursday
evening in "Spartacus," was opened
this morning and indicates big house.
The Villa Park and Santa Ana foot
ball clubs played an interesting game
on the Santa Ana gridiron Saturday.
The home boys won-14 to 4.
Fred Connor and Miss Addie Merriam,
two well known young people Of Santa
the Christian church by the Rev. Joseph
Lowe. They went at once to housekeep-
ing in cottage on F street.
C. w. Sexton and Charley Arkland Of
Los Angeles spent Christmas with old
friends here.
Francis Clarke, who is attending the
Hastings law college in San Francisco,
is home for vacation.
Elliot Beamer Of Riverside Is visiting
friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Price and Bert Con-
nor Of Los Angeles came down Friday to
attend the wedding of their brother
Fred.
H. H. Schmidt has returned home from
Garlock and will remain here.
Mrs. M. burlington of Santa Rosa Is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Walter b.
Tedford of this city.
Miss Grace Baker of San Diego is the
guest of Dr. J. G. Kimball and family
on East Fifth street.
Harold OFT of Los Angeles spent
OuTlSlIIldS WIFI Ills SlStcI, Mioo ANOoi,
OFT of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. conoway and
daughters of San Bernardino, formerly
Of this city, are visiting friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Meyers and family
of North Ontario are the guests of Capt.
S. w. Smith and family.
Miss Marie Hickey of Northam is thu
guest of Miss Maude Mosbaugh.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Spears of Los An
geles are visiting DR.. and Mrs. w. M.
Garnett Of this city.
Roy Bishop Is home from Berkeley for
few weeks vacation.
Rob't Watt returned today from Ba-
kersfield, where he has been for several
months.
Burt Lane Of San Bernardino Is visit
ing Ralph Wool in this city.
Two tramps were given a thirty days
sentence each today by Justice Hunt
ington.
Miss Edith Schlisher is visiting friends
in Redlands.
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The Literal Truth

The Los Angeles Herald, which pub
fishes very full reports about the effects
of the recent cold snap upon citrus
fruits. declares that both lemons and
oranges are uninjured at San Diego and
National CITY," This Is the literal truth,
but some Of the interior papers have not
been able to discover it, while others
have attempted to create the impression
that the orchards of the San Diego bay
region have not escpaed unharmed.
There is only sympathy among fruit
growers here for their less fortunate
brethren, but at the same time San Di-
ego orchardists have a right to protest
against their groves being included in
the frozen zone.-San Diego Union.
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McKinley's Relative

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Dec. 27.-Mrs.
Mary Barnette, who was connected by
marriage with the family of President
Mckinley, is dead, aged SO.
Mrs. Barnette was born in Dervock,
County Antrim. Her husbands mother
was named Mckinley, and her mother
was a relative of Sir Charles Douglass.
Mrs. Barnette's husband, who was
named Stewart Mckinley Barnette,
died many years ago.
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Sd{1TfERN 3147&R3NA2{ 2{Sz7S5FE6IHIE!s

in the hands Of the postmaster general
with his endorsement and that it would
receive prompt and favorable action.
The four -masted schooner Holmes,
the three master Rincon and another
three-master are discharging their car
goes at the California Lumber COM
pany's wharf.
Judge Waldo M. York, wife and son,
Of Pasadena, came down and spent
Christmas and Sunday in their cottage
by the sea.
F. Lambourn Of the firm of Lambourn
& Taylor, Los Angeles, whose wife Is
here at their seaside cottage, was down
on Sunday
Miss Polhemus and Miss Cooper of Los
Angeles were over Sunday visitors.
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CLEARWATER

CLEARWATER, Dec. 27.-(Regular
Correspondence On Wednesday tho
teachers of the three departments of
school held series of exercises from
lowest to highest grade, after which
they adjourned to convene again Janu-
ary 3, 1898. Parents and friends were
numerously in evidence and were pleas
antly surprised at the proficiency of all
classes.
The store building, in which all feel
an interestI Is finished and Brennan is
happy.
A. A. Meisser was again on the streets
today after severe bilious attack.
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Pulling for Place

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27-Senators
Cullom and Mason of Illinois called upon
the President this morning again to urge
the appointment of State Senator David
T. Littler of Illinois, as the successor OF
Morrison, on the Interstate Commerce
Commission. While it is known that the
President has had Judge Paxson of
Pennsylvania particularly in mind for
that place, the Illinois Senators believe
that the President has not yet definitely
decided to appoin Paxson.
The herald., 1897-12-28
A Breeze for S, L. B.

San Luis Obispo leads the coast in
moderation of heat and cold all the year
through. San Diego has boasted of her
"baynclimate," until the world has come
to believe that she is unparalleled. Now
official statistics confront her and her
crown of glory is transferred to San
Luis Obispo. Let us persistently claim
the glory that belongs to US. In climate
and comfort San Luis Obispo stands un-
paralleled in California.-San Luis Obs
DO Breeze,
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Cured Of Stomach and Liver Troubles by Dr.
Wong Him, OF S3l s. Hope St.. Los Angeles. Cal
TO the Public-lt gives me great pleasure to say
that DR.. Wong Him's treatment in my case has
been most successful For years l have been
troubled with the kidney and stomach troubles
tried various remedies from other physicians, but
received no permanent help. DR.. Wong Hlmn
treatment has removed all tendency of these Irou.
bles and seems to be permanent in its results I
like DR.. Wong Hims Ideas Of Herb Treatment
cleaning and renovatng the system before building
it up again. am certainly pleased to say that he
has done grea, deal OF good to me, and that
have found him to be q well-educated man, unas-
suming and kind commanding the respect of all
good people. Very respectfully,
MISS STELLA HUNTER.
Los Angeles Cal, April 80, 1897. go Bellevue Ave
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VENTURA COUNTY
VENTURA

VENTURA, Dec. 27.-On Christmas
day fires were started in the furnaces of
the California Asphaltum company. To-
day the works assumed their former ac-
tivity, having been shut down for three
months for the purpose Of making ee
tensive improvements. The suiphuric
acid stills are now supplied with fume
ladiraroys. end hereafter all disagrce-
able odors will be consumed by under
ground tunnels and hydraulic appli-
ances.
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took a. walk up the mountain paths to
Mount Lowe this morning for the good
of his health
Mr.. Hodges many friends here and
elsewhere will be pleased to learn that
he is recovering from his long illness.
Mr.. Jacobs is also improving.
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TODAY
A Bargain Feast for Shoe Buyer
GREET SPEGIAL SALE

Now that the Christmas rush is over and
trade is settling down to its normal condition,
it behooves us to look for the more solid means
of everyday life. Shoes we all need. The Nam
moth Shoe House, 317 South Spring street. is
stock OF ean Bernardino. lately purchased at q
fraction over so cents on the dollar. wholesale
cost The variety of shoes for men, women
and children is very extensive, including all
the swell new things, such as no one would
ever expect to find at q bankrupt sale. The
bargains are extraordinary. to say the least.
Persons needing good shoes at genuine bargain
prices will do we'll to visit this wonderful sale.
The sale will continue until further notice.
THE MAMMOTH SHOE HOUSE,
3I7 South Spring St.
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Killed by Pot Hunters

FRESNO, Dec. 27.-T. +. Porter, who
has been missing since last November,
is believed by some to have been killed
by the market-hunters of the Los Banos
country, who have taken him for spy
in the employ of those who are attempt
ing to enforce the game laws.
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The New Cutter

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Secretary
Gage left here for New York this morn
ing. Tomorrow he will inspect the new
revenue cutter McCulloch at Baltimore
and in the evening will return to WASH
ington.
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LOS ANGELES, CAL. Dec lss. 1897.

LOS ANGELES Cal, Dec lst, '1697s
To Whom 1t NJ ay Concern: =
This is to certify that DR.. Wong Him cured me
OF liver and kidney troubles. was greatly con-
stipated and my back ached so much that bad
Wong Him. he felt my pulse and said my troubles
were caused by la grippe which had several
years ago He knew more about my system than
as directed. and am now well. have gained eight
pounds during The last month: eat better, sleep
better and feel better in every way than for year
/ can cheerfully recommend DR.. Wong Him to the
sick. Yours truly, HARVEY DAVIS,
100 West Ann St. Police Oficer l.. A. City,
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A Christmas Editorial

A young man the other day in st.
Louis in getting off a street car fell and
cut his throat on his high collar. He was
taken to the receiving hospital and died
soon afterward.-San Bernardino Times
Index.
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The Daily Grind

Congress takes a vacation for the holi-
days, but the daily newspaper grinds on
forever.-Santa Monica outlook.
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DIR. WONG HIM
83l South Hope Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.

DIR. WONG HIM, ssi
8. Hope ST., Los Angeles.
Cal.-DeRr Sir: In JUS
tice to you and for the
benefit Of others. l Wish
to make q statement Of
my case. ] was afflicted
with liberation of the
rectum and hemorrhage
of the bowels. I was
treated by two good doc.
tors, until l lost 81 pounds
of flesh and became SO
weak from loss Of blood
that l was unable to at
tend to business. ! then
commenced d doctoring
with DR.. Wong Him. The
bleeding stopped and I
commenced to improve
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four months l had resainec my lost flesh and
health and today am well and sound. In Dr.
any disease that he says he can cure have iin-
bounded confidence and faith, and would recon-,
President Citizens Bank, South Riyersida ca.
Sept 8. 1897
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The Coroner's Best Friends

Wood alcohol and Illuminating gas
seem to be the coroner's best friends
nowadays.-Sacramen Bee.
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All prices Of wall paper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom. sA South Spring street.