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The record-union., 1897-08-04
CRUSHED ROCK.
Scattered Over the Streets by
Careless Transfers.

There is very little attention paid to
the city ordinance prohibiting the drop
ping Of crushed rock, earth, etc, on
the streets by persons engaged in haul
ing.
The ordinance requires that wagons
shall be SO constructed and the loads
thereon SO placed as to prevent the dis
tribution of the contents of wagons
along the streets, but it seems to be a
dead letter
Yesterday wagon after wagOnlOad of
crushed rock passed up ] street, and
at every turn of the wheels the rough
and jagged stones dropped from the
loads, until the street was Uttered with
them. The loads We're generally piled
up foot higher than the wagon-beds
and the rock was constantly rolling off
upon the street, as we'll as being shaken
out from beneath the ail-boards.
If an ordinance is worth having it is
worth enforcing, and it should be the
duty of some official to see that this
one is respected. Other people than
teamsters use the streets and have to
pay we'll in taxes for the enjoyment
of that privilege, and they are entitled
TO protection.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
SOMEWHAT LATE.
A Tardy Correspondents Account
OF a Ball Game.

A letter from a resident of Perkins
gives the following account of a ball
game there on Sunday last:
There was an interesting game of
ball played at Perkins on Sunday after
noon, the Brighton Jr's. defeating the
Hop-Piclxers in a six inning game. The
score was - to II.
THE battery of the Brighton team was
J. Harlow pitcher, and F. Davies catch
er. That of the Hop Pickers was G..
Murphy pitcher and ]. Ikenberry
catcher. with w Murphy and w. Dolan
for one inning each in the pitchers
box.
The noteworthy features of the
game were the good work done by the
Brighton battery; the 'pumpkinvine'
curves of Dolan, who held the heavy
batters Of the Brightons down to two
base hits; the catch of Belknap in CEN
ter field, and the excellent work in the
infield by c. Jones, E. Davies. G. Muir
ply. W. Bowles and w. Pugh. J. NJ.
Harlow acted as umpire. and received
the cheers of the spectators
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WILL Be EASILY REMOVED.
NEWTOWN SHOALS ARE SAND
AND GRAVEL.
Gratifying Results of the Borangs
Made by Engineers Price
and Nurse.

Engineers Nurse and Randall OF the
Public Works Department, who Tor
some weeks past have been superln-
tending borings in the river near Rlo
Vista in order to ascertain the nature
and composition of the NeWtoWn
Shoals. which have been largely the
cause of the filing in of the stream
above that point with sediment from
the mines, have completed their labors
and yesterday returned to this city.
The bOrings made prove coneiuslVely
that the shoal is composed entirely OF
fine gravel and sand, which can easily
be removed by dredging. The borings
were made in a systematic manner at
regular intervals and to depth OF
twenty-five feet, and at no point was
hardpan, powders or other solid sub
stances found.
The composition of the Newtown
Shoals has long been a mooted question,
and many guesses have been advanced
concerning the same. The theory that
the shoals were moyable-that they
were carried out at high water and
again formed upon the recession OF the
1lood-was advanced by the engineers
sent to investigate by the Federal Gov
eminent, but that idea was exploded by
observations made last winter under
the direction of John r. Price, then
Chief Engineer Of the Public Works
Department, which showed that they
did not vary six inches in twelve
months.
The idea that the shoals were mere
" a continuation of the hardpan I'M
DERIVING the Montezuma Hills was adj
Vanced by Marsden Manson and 9TH
ers, but the borings just completed
show that all were mistaken and that
the shoals were composed, as before
stated. Of sand and fine gravel only.
Engineers Nurse and Randall brought
back with them samples of the mater
ial raised from different depths on the
shoal, and these show that granite and
quartz sand form by far the greater
part of the shoal.
There are occasional flakes Of mica
mixed with the sand, and when the
sacks We're opened the cupidity of
number of onlookers was aroused by
the appearance of considerable quaint
ties OF black or iron sand, such as is
ever found where gold exists.
w. II. Govan, Janitor of the Capitol
building, made a thorough and practi
cal test OF the sand and found that it
contains d considerable quantity of
fine, though not -four gold. Mr. Govan,
however, does not think the Newtown
Shoals Will compare, as a gold pro-
Queer. with the Klondyke diggings.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
HIS FOOT CRUSHED.
Willie Hen1ey's Attempt to Climb
on a Moving Train.

A boy named Willie Henley, son Of
Frank Henley, the bricklayer who re-
sides at 1903 Thirteenth street, met
with a serious accident on Front street
yesterday, one that may cost him the
loss Of one of his feet
Young Henley attempted to climb on
a train of cars that was moving down
the river front, but missed his hold and
fell. One of his feet was very badly
crushed by the wheels Of the car
The entire outer portion of the foot was
laid bare to the bone, and the flesh was
dragged through the sand and clnde1's
along the track.
City Physician Nichols attended the
boy at the Receiving Hospital, and am
putated the four last toes, which had
been crushed to a pulp. The loose
flesh was stitched up. and DR.. Nichols
believes the foot will be saved.
After his injuries were dressed
at the Receiving Hospital he was taken
to his home.
There are probably a score or more
boys now hobbling about the city on
crutches, the result of attempting to
climb on moving cars.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Goodbye Bob, Take Keer o. Yerself

Written for the Record Union
Don't call me quite so early, dad,
Just let me Snooze n snore-
I've got Klondyke aurifercum
From Oonalaska's shore.
Turn out old Suke and Brindle, dad,
An sell them yeller mules
I've got the maldegoforit
An farmin' does for fools.
Semanthy she must wait awhile:
Give Bill my striped pup,
| feel mephitic ogoetit,
So fix my knapsack up.
An nav, put in two pair o. socks,
As thick ones as you've got
Some gingercakes an peppersauce
An such things as are hot.
| may go plumb to the North Pole;
The ice UP there is froze.
An that aurOraboreole
Is rough on summer clothes.
Don't call me up SO early, dad,
Just linger DER the job.
1t amt no use-I've got 1t bad
Klondyke or bust fer Bob.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
AN OFFICER ACCUSED.
j. d. Morton's Complaint Against
Constable Faris.

Constable Faris' seizure on Sunday Of
the proceeds of the ball game at Oak
Park. under an attachment levied by
NJ n. Winans may lead to very inter
esting proceedings in court.
]. D. Morton, proprietor of the Oak
Park athletic grounds, and against
whom the attachment was levied, has
sworn to a complaint in Justice Gan
dy's court charging Faris with assault
He alleges that the Constable invaded
his ticket office on Sunday. took from
him a sack of money and then foreihly
took possession of the gate and pro-
ceeded TO collect entrance money from
those who Went to see the ball game.
Morton has been advised that the
Constable had no authority TO levy an
The record-union., 1897-08-04
COUNTY ASSESSMENT ROLLS.
NOW BEING STUDIED BY THE
STATE BOARD.
The Returns Show q Big Decrease
But Fifteen Counties Are
Increased.

There was nothing for the State
Board of Equalization to do yesterday
that body havi&g disposed of the rail-
road assessments on Monday. The
next work of the board win be to de-
termine the various county assess
ments, but no counties have yet been
cited TO appear.
Up to the present time all of the
county rolls for 1897 have been received
except those from Alpine and San Ber-
nardino Counties, and in order that an
intelligent estimate may be made, the
pared by the valuation fixed by the
board In 1896:
The record-union., 1897-08-04

Mrs. T.. A. Devin will leave this morn
ing for Monterey.
City Trustee Wachhorst went to San
Francisco yesterday.
Captain T. b. Hall and son Ward are
at the springs in Lake County.
Mrs. j. H Hoffman and family are
spending the month at Santa Cruz.
Mrs. James G. Davis and daughter
Lottie leave for the springs to-day.
Miss Mamie De Witt has gone to Sea-
bright Santa Cruz, to spend a month.
Mr. and Mrs John We'll are taking
their usual summer vacation in Sierra
Valley.
Mrs Edith NJ Calder of Santa Mo-
MICA is visiting the family of Mrs. D.
Schubert
Mrs. Martin of the Nonpareil MILL
merry department is at present in New
York on business for the firm, selecting
fall stock.
Mrs. Joseph Appleton has gone to
Twin Lakes, Santa Cruz, to spend a
few weeks.
State Controller e. P. Colgan has
gone to join his family at Pacific Grove
for few days.
Mrs. D. Harris has gone to San Fran
cisco and Pacific Grove. She intends
being away about six weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Irvine have re-
turned from their visit to Ireland.
They report having had a delightful
trip.
Samuel Pope, foreman Of the Rec
ord-Union's" composing department,
returned yesterday from a. tWo-weeks'
sojourn at the Day ranch on Eel River,
Mendocino County.
Thomas K. Barkwith of the South
ern Pacific shops is taking his vacation
in the mountains in the vicinity of
Truckee. He is equipped for bear heunt-
ing, and his friends are daily expect
ing a supply of bear steaks.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
How the Queen Stopped Grog.

There is an amusing story told in
connection with one of the Queens
cruises along the Cornish coast. While
Lord Adolphus F'itzCiarence was still
in command OF the royal yacht. One
day her majesty and several ladies of
the royal party seated themselves on
deck in a sheltered place protected by
the vessels paddle box. Some time
later the men were seen to gather in
little knots and talk together in whis
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Gathering of Swiss.

The Swiss Relief Society of San Fran
cisco will hold it's eleventh annual ex-
cursion and basket picnic on Sunday,
August Sth, at Fairfax Park, near San
Rafael.
There will be extra attractions, in
Guiding games, "tombola," bowling for
$50 in cash prizes, shooting for five
valuable prizes, dancing, and an open
air concert
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Hotel Arrivals.

Arrivals al the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: S. Weinheiner, J. l.. Beris,
St Louis; G. w. Brown. Philadelphia;
s. H. Merrill. Newburyport. Mass; T.
=. Iennesey. G. NJ. Antrim, Chicago;
NJ. Lewis. Cleveland; j. Walter Boede-
field, w. II. White, w. d. Fredericks, G..
W. Lynch, A. ]. Giddings, B. c. Sam
uels, NJ Meyer. San Francisco.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Probate Sales.

Laura Gertrude Bird, Administrative
of the estate of Ellen A. King, deceased,
has filed her return and account of sales
of real estate and personal property left
by the deceased.
The personal property was sold to
Thomas Walker for $50, the costs being
IS 20. The real estate sold for Sl20
to Julia A King, the costs being S12 20.
The total net proceeds amount to
S-o2 60
The record-union., 1897-08-04
The
Weekly
Union

Is a 12-page family and business
newspaper issued every Friday
morning. Thus, for the very small
sum of ST its subscribers receive no
less than ga pages of choice read
ing and news matter IN a year.
This reduction has been made
that we may afford the people IN
these times of stringency the fullest
opportunity to have the Weekly
The record-union., 1897-08-04
SOCIAL EVENTS.

AT the residence of P. Davis, 2OlO M
street, a very pleasant party was given
in honor of Master Eldin L. Smith $
fifth birthday. A very enjoyable time
was had. Among those present were:
Genevieve Robb, Annie Boryer, Dolly
Boryer, Dorothy Edwards, Ethel Smith,
Gladys Smith, Frank De Witt, Perry
De Witt, Eldin Smith md Walter Bor-
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Sweeney Held.

Carl Sweeney, the man charged with
passing a counterfeit so bill, was yes
terday turned over to Secret Service
Agent Harris, by whom he was trans
ferred to the County Jail. He viii re-
main there until wanted for examina
tfcn
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Bridget's Hours.

Bridget has kitchen full of COM
pany. Mistress (from the head of the
stairs)-Bridget!
Bridget--Yes, ma'am.
Mistress-Its ten o'clock.
Bridget-Thank We, ma am. And will
we be SO koind ez to tell me whin it's
twelve. Tit Bits
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Practical Pride.

MY folks have some family plate, y
said one small girl in boastful tone.
Well" replied the other, that isn't
anything. Our folks have some armor
plate and what is more, they are going
to sell it to the Government. wash
ington Star
The record-union., 1897-08-04

attachment on a non-legal day, and
that he further exceeded his authority
by taking forcibIe possession of the
box office
The case is attracting considerable
interest among the Oak Park residents.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Not in an Asylum.

Mrs Gomez, whose husband obtained
a divorce from her a few days since,
is not in an asylum, as stated yester
day. She is now employed in the coun-
try. and it is said. employing her earn
ings for the support of her children
in San Francisco.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Canadian Amounted.

On the petition of Mary Margadant,
mother of Minnie Meyer, minor.
Judge Hart has cited all persons inter
ested to appear on the 10Th of this
month and show cause, if any they
have, why S. B. Smith should not be
appointed the guardian of said Minnie
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Realism.

Layman-Realism, Ell? Now, you
don't mean to tell me the sun really
sets like that?
Artist-Ha, hal My dear fellow, you
don't grasp the significance of the new
art at all. That. sir, is the way the
sun ought to set--Tit-B Bits.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Two Divorce Suits.

Lily Quinn has by her attorney. Albert
NJ Johnson, begun an action against
Harry Quinn for divorce.
A similar suit has been filed by Isa-
bella Lundquist, through her attorney.
Hiram w Johnson, against Joseph
Ia1ndul1iSt
The record-union., 1897-08-04

Patrick Alliger, an old bachelor, sup
ported himself chiefly by begging in
the streets of Dublin. He became ill.,
and insisted on wearing his wig and a
nightcap. After his death the sum of
f1, 035 in bank notes was found I'M
der his wig
The record-union., 1897-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICES

MRS. WINSLOW.S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by mill
ions of mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays pain
cures wind collie, regulates the bowels and
is the best remedy for diarrhea whether
arising from teething or other causes For
sale by druggists in every part of the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Wins
lows Soothing Syrup. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle.
vehicles-Baker & Observation-Disclosures
Farm and Header Wagons. Wholesale
Hardware. Send for catalogue.
KENT BROS, 1911 Third street. for car
riageS. buggies. rigs of all kinds at short
notice. Telepnonss-New. ol5: old. 5l1.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
NEW TODAY.
ORDINANCE NO. IS.
An Ordinance to Prevent Riding or
Driving Over County Bridge
Faster Than Walk.

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
the county of Sacramento do ordain as fol-
lows:
Section l. 1t shall be unlawful for any
person to ride or drive faster than walk
on or over any county bridge
Section z Any person violating the pro-
visions of this ordinance shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor.
Section ). This ordinance shall take ef-
feet and be in force fifteen days from and
after its passage.
Adopted August g. 1897, by the following
vote of the Board of Supervisors of Sacra-
mento County, to wit: Ayes-Dreman, Nc
Iaughlin, Curtis and jenkins. Morrison
absent.)
Attest: THOMAS JENKINS,
Chairman of said Board.
(Seal) w. 3. HAMILTON,
au4-15t Clerk OF said Board.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Auction Sale.

At 10 a. m. on Thursday, J. L. Saun
ders will sell at auction at 101i Four
teenth street. near ], all the choice fur
niture contained in the residence there.
Everything must be sold.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
Died in San Francisco,

D. Sweeney. father of Mrs, W. A,
Gett Of this city. died in San Francisco
on Sunday. The funeral will take place
to-day. Mrs. Gett was with her father
during his last Illness.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
The Fruit Rush.

Yesterdays fruit shipments for the
East consisted of 143 cars of peaches,
AZ of plums. 10 of pears. Il of grapes,
and p of Eectarines-a total of 80
cars
The record-union., 1897-08-04

Coronado water. Stockton sarsaparil-
la and iron, champagne cider, ginger
ale, orange cider. ]. McMorry, agent
The record-union., 1897-08-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

At Oak Park Pavilion tonight
"Charmion, the Girl Sandow' and her
vaudeville company.
The record-union., 1897-08-04

McMorry sells groceries. Agent for
Coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parlla and iron. 531 M street.
The record-union., 1897-08-04

Wire your house. Get prices electric
fixtures. Tom Scott. plumber, 303 j.
The record-union., 1897-08-04
CHEESEMAN'S SPECIFIC MIXTURE

WITH THIS REMEDY PERSONS CAN
cure themselves without the least ex-
posture, change of diet or change in appli-
cation of business. The medicine contains
nothing that is of the least injury to the
constitution. Ask your druggist for 1t.
Price, 81 a bottle. TUT
The record-union., 1897-08-04

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
n.a,e ~ thn ~ VI a.
CHARLES w. SOMMERS, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that SATUR-
O'Clock a. m. of said day, and the court
room of said court. at the County Court
house. in the City of Sacramento, County
have been appointed as the time and place
for proving the will of said Charles W.
Somners. deceased. and for hearing the
application of Jane E. Sommers for the
issuance to her Of letters testamentary
thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
court this I'd day of August. 1897.
(Seal) w b. HAMILTON, Clerk.
BY b. Fl. Gallup Deputy Clerk.
White & Seymour, Attorney for PEI
titioner. au3-12t
The record-union., 1897-08-04

DR.. Weldon, S06 J street, extracts
teeth without pain: local anaesthetic.
The record-union., 1897-08-04

Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 35c. :
The record-union., 1897-08-04

Union IN every Of
flee and household
in the land. Bot
the reduction in
price must by no
means be taken to
indicate any re-
duction IN quality.
On the contrary,
the W ekly Union,
already having a
wide general circu-
latfon, such as is
enjoyed by bot few
other papers IN the
country, will be It
anything a better +
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
MISS nAwLEY WEEDS SIR. SAUNDERS
The Ceremony Performed MI 'e
Brides Home In Early Mornins'

Yesterday morning. at the IsSi''
the brides mother. 500 north sixth s''.1 -,
Miss Elva Vernon Havley was u'''eu -,
marriage to Mr.. William o. Saunoei', u
this city. Rev. DR.. william II. na'0n..
their pastor. being absent from 'he .''''
Rev. Or. Nelson officiated. A.. ,ar,,v
owing TO recent afiliction III ,ie ,ary
OF the bride, the marriase IDS
quiet. only relatives and intiIilate lien,
OF the contracting parties pslhS iir,rner
Messrs. j. +. Talley and r.; "a, -. ~
acted rs ushers. and Mr.. j. W. h"1''' -
Newport News. was best man. -.
The bride Is the daughter OF M,s. hI.s
T.. and the late Charles NJ. iia"IeS' a.,
he a popular and attractive young laay.
She was attred in a handsome traVsliills
suit OF gray cloth. with hat and gloves
to match. and carried an EXQUISITE oul iei
~ Ia France roses She was attend q
By her sister Miss Sadie Overtoh fldM.es
as maid OF honor. in a dainty dress o'
white organdie, with RIBBON lrihi'n'hsS'
and carried white carnations A.,
The groom Is the son or ar. ana VI. D
Robert r. Saunders. Of Nelson county -,
has been connected with the Chesdpe y.
and Ohio railway for ten years, anu y.
held I'm high esteem by large circie Vi
acquaintances. A..
Immediately after the ceremony or,
and Mrs. Saunders left on the lV:SD ,Ial,, ran.
for Washington. Before returning .he3
will visit several northern cites Iney
were accompanied az far as washington
by Mrs VI. r. Thompson. sister OF me
bride. who goes on visit 10 her cousih'
Mrs. Thomas Johnson, Of that city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
DILLiRD GETS TEN YEARS.
Sentenced for Grand Larccny-Other
CitS-HaII Court News.

The Hastings Court spent yesterday
morning fixing for trial the cases 10 De
heard by that tribunal this month. inc
case of George L. Crawford. the real
estate agent. charged with grand larceny
WAS set for the 18th instant, while Major
Ellison and T.. Watkins Doth colored) VIII
be tried on the 10Th and lltn, on charge
of criminal assault on Virginia homes.
The latter case is one of the most afro
cious which has occurred in Richmond Tor
a long time. 81.
II. billiard (coloreh was tried In TINS
court Yesterday afternoon upon the charge
OF grand larceny. He was convicted anu
sentenced 10 the penitentiary FOR Ten
years.
Emanuel Taylor (coloreO was convicted
OF house-breaking, and sent 10 jail LOT
twelve months. 49,. ~
In the Circuit Court judgment for Sl9v.Zo
was rendered I'm the case OF Fields COOK
VS.. r.. J. Cook and Alice II. Cook.
Judge Minor yesterday morning appoint
cd Nessry. James c. Lamb and Il. u. Nun
ford receivers for the property, the SAFE
Of which was enjoined yesterday by Judge
Keith. on petition OF Mrs. Harriet VIII
lams and others.
Marriage lincenses were issued yester-
day to the following: Melville Terrell and
Miss Sallie Mathews; i. Henry Madison
and Miss Laura Grifhgnia; Andrew j..
Daffron and Miss Florence T. C0ttrell;
Robert e. Jenkins and Mary =. Burnett
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
NInd-Dog Holds North.

There was considerable excitement in
. the neignborhood of Elba Station yester-
day morning occasioned by the cry OF a
smad-dog" abroad. The cry was fol-
lowed by a small cur with vicious DIS
nosltion. whose highest ambition seemed
10 he TO bite everybody and everything
he came In contact with. The entire
breadth OF Broad street was resigned by
everybody in the dogs favor. until Pc,
liceman Tyler came 10 the rescue and
ared unon the enemy The dog was struck
by the bullet, and fell TO the street, but
was nm again soon. and realizing. per-
hans. for the first time that ii was ex-
cessively warm in that neighborhood;
trotted over TO Clay. The last that could
he learned of him was that he Still owned
the CITY but had bitten nobody, and no
body seemed inclined 10 give him
chance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
THE vIADUCT SCHEME.
Chesapeake and Ohio Has Not let
Applied to the County.

A meeting Of the Henrico Board OF
Supervisors was held yesterday. and rou-
tine business OF the past month was DIS
posed Of. The supervisors anticipated re-
ceiving a petition from the Chesapeake
ard Ohio Railway Company for the right
to construct it's viaduct in the county
but no communication relating 10 the
yiaduct was received.
James and John Dooloy. two notorious
young negro thieves. were committee 10
Jail by Justice Thomas yesterday on the
charge OF stealing lot OF chickens. Ine
county police had been looking for the
two youthful crooks for six months.
Richard Hubbard (coi0reO was arrested
by Constable r. G. Garnett on the enarge
OF carrying q weapon concealed. Hubbard
had "A revolver on his person at the time
OF his arrest. The case Will come up
for trial to-day.
Augustus Bagby was before Squire YIN.
cent. charged with stealing load OF
watermelons from Wallace Bruce: Bagby
was given sixty days in Jail. The theft
was committed last year.
Warrants were issued by Jusiice-of-the-
Peace Vincent for the arrest OF Beverly
Ford and Joseph Krantzky. both of whom
are accused Of trespa ssing upon the prem
ieses Of Henrietta Brock, Amelia Niyan
ana Phllcpena Hoffman, and unlawfully
digging q ditch thereon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
virginia Hospital Moonlight.

Tomorrow night a most delightful
moonlight excursion will be given for
the be1eft of Virginia Hospital. The
steamer Pocahontas has been chartered
for the occasion. and the committee Of
ladies i'm charge will serve hot supper
and light refreshments at reasonable
prices. A large number of tickets have
been sold in advance, and this san 10
prove one OF the most pleasant OF the
season. The boat will leave the wharf
at 1880 F. NJ, and sueet-cars VIII meet
the party on return at IL F. NJ.