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The Press., 1897-12-09
SOMERS.

Mrs. Daniel Avery of West Stafford is visiting at the home of her son, E. D.. Avery.
 Mrs. Maude Pomeroy Kimball of Filing ton is visiting her mother, Mrs. c. N. Pomeroy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert Hurlburt have re- turned from a visit with relatives in New burgh, New York.
 J. c. Lee closed last week an unusally successful season of cider making at his mill in the Battle street district.
 Harriet Lucretia Pease, 51, wife ot Delano Hollister, died last Thursday, after long illness. Her funeral was at- tended Saturday.
 Meeting of the grange Thursday even- ing for the conferring of the first and second degrees. The grange has elected the following officers for the ensuing year Master, E. B. Little, oveIseer, A. W. Kibbe lecturer, Mrs. Bertha F. Avery; steward, Elmer Russell assist ant steward, Dwight Percival; chaplain A. D. Noble treasurer, l.. w. Percival secretary, 0. J. Stephenson; gate keeper Henry Farnham Flora, Ruby Kibbe Ceres, Inez Kibbe Pomona, Alma Kibbe lady assistant, Miss Augusta Lombard.
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 Springfield December, 1897.
A s
 Forbes & Wa11aCe'S.

The has put its holiday dress, and awaits your pleasing inspection We confident that you will say the decorations beautiful beyond that have far. But aside from the brancy of the sight, there is and sparkle in the ndecrbabe something that suggests the gladness of the Yule tide.
 The crowds that every day, too, inspiring The volume of business being done tremendous We fully awake the opportunities presented by the thousands of people that pouring in doors. Everything being done make shopping easy and pleasant. The gift goods spread broadcast nearly three of floor space Almost four hundred sales people behind the Three great electric dynamos in the base furnish power for ninetx and nearly thou sand ncandescent ghts that make the bright day at all times
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WALES.

Lewis Gunther removed to Stafford last week.
 John Heck has been re-shingling his house.
 0. G. Thompson is going to build him a new house. Contractor Hynes has charge of the work.
 w. Royce has given possession of the hotel to the new proprietor, and has re- moved with his family to Springfield
 City elections were held in Rockville, WillImantic and Putnam Monday. In Rockville Mayor Heath, the republican nominee, was reelected over O. c. West by majority of 24. Francis A. Randall was elected clerk, Frank Grant treasurer and Amasa P. Dickinson sheriff, all re- publicans and last years officials, and were elected by maiorities of AT, 52 and 61. The common council will stand Aldermen, three republicans and one democrat; councilmen, five republicans and three democrats. Willimantic went democratic, and Oscar Tanner was elect ed mayor over George w. Meloney, re- publican, by a majority of 280. The rest of the ticket was elected by maiorities from 113 to ITO. In Putnam l.. E. Full | Ter, republican, was elected mayor ovel L. E. Smith, the present democratic mayor, by 196 majority. Smith defeated Fuller two years ago by majority of 23. The entire republican ticket was elected.
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ELLINGTON,

Crystal Lake Correspondence.l
 Preaching next Sunday at 3 p. m.
 Mrs. Ella Martin Is visiting relatives in Springfield.
 Rev. O. E. Tnayer Is home from East Woodstock for few day.
 Mrs. Benjamin Smith has returned from a visit with her son in Massachusetts.
 Do not forget the concert and supper at the Methodist church this evening, at 7.30.
 Willie Richardson, who has been in Colorado for the past year for his health, has returned to Hartford and is living with his brother, Orono. There has been no improvement in his health since he went to Colorado.
The Press., 1897-12-09

George R. Blodgett, prominent citi- ger of Schenectady, N. Y., was shot by burglar early Friday morning, and died on Saturday afternoon. He was awaken ed by burglars in the house and rushed into the hall when he was shot. A reward of $5O0O has been offered for the arrest and conviction of the murderer.
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BRIMFIELD.

H.A. Goodman of Mittineague has been visiting Brimfield friends.
 Mrs. 0. w. Jackson, supervisor of the schools, conducted a teachers meeting Friday afternoon at the Center school house. The topic under discussion was drawing.
 The Hitchcock academy resumed it's sessions Tuesday, but owing to the cpl demic still prevalent in Sturbridge and Fiskdale, scholars from those towns are not allowed to attend at present.
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Some FooIisb Paonla

SOIH6 Allow cough to run until it gets beyond the reach Of medicine. They often say "Oh, it will wear away" but in most cases it will wear them away. Could they be induced to try the success full medicine called Kemp's Balsam which is sold on positive guarantee to cure, they would immediately see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Price 25c and soc. Trial size J1'ee. At all druggists.
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A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50 cert bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory, or money refunded.
 J. ?. ROOT, Holland.
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ASHFORD.

ASHFORD.
 westford Correspondence. John Chism lost his horse recently School in the Axe Factory district con- menced this week, with Mir. Browne as teacher.
 Mrs. Andrew Cha man, who broke her hip recently, is as comfortable as could be expected.
 Albon West of Franklin, Mass, is wis. iting his father, Oliver West, who works for Barlow Brothers.
The Press., 1897-12-09
HOLLAND.

TOILAND. Henry Hansen willsell at public auction at his place on Buff Cap, next Thursday, at o'clock, seven COWS and two horses.
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MANSFIELD.

MANSElELD.
 Clarence H. Savage of Storrs is teach ing the Atwoodville school.
 Fred Parker lost his horse last week, it being sick only a short time.
 Mrs. Byron Moore of Mount Hope died very suddenly last Friday morning with pneumonia. The funeral was held Sun- day at o'clock. Rev. G. c. Chappell of Warrenville officiating. Burial at Mount Hope cemetery.
 Gurleyville
 Miss Lucy Whitehouse has been spend ing a few days in Ashford.
 Mrs. Davis of Chaplin is with Mrs. F. c. Dunham, who is on the gain.
 Last Friday Rev. B. F. Raynor went to Saybrook to attend the funeral of his sisters husband.
 The fiftieth anniversary of the dedica- tion of the Methodist Episcopal church at Gurleyville will be held in the church on Wednesday, December 15. The morning services will begin at 10 30, and will be as follows: Voluntary, hymn, words of welcome by Pastor Rev. B. F. Raynor, anthem, prayer, scripture lesson, solo by
 
 Rev. J. G. Gammons, hymn, benediction, collation.. The afternoon service will be held at 2 o'clock as follows: Voluntary, hymn, scripture lesson, prayer, anthem collection, hymn, sermon by Presiding Elder Rev. G. H. Bates, solo by Miss Lottie Bates, remarks by former pastors, hymn, benediction. Mansfield Depot. School will begin the winter term next Monday, with Miss Whitford as teacher. The foundation is completed for the new watering tank which will soon be placed in position.
 Mrs. George H. Huntington will give an entertainment and supper at her home, Thursday afternoon and evening. There will be social dance at Morrow Saturday evening, music by Garvey's orchestra. E. Case is expected to be prompter. 0. N. Badger will be floor manager.
 Miss Hoy, better known as Capt. Hoy of the first New England crusaders, who held series of meetings here three years ago, spoke in the chapel last Sunday after noon. Miss Hoy has large number oi friends here and elsewhere, where she ha, labored. She is now working in Soutt Coventry, with the cooperation of Rev Purdy of the Methodist church, and Mis- Fields, fellow worker. Miss Hoy is no | now connected with the Christian cru saders, but is working independent of tha | organization.
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UNION.

MHbHApAUBs Election of officers of post No. "A will be held next Tuesday evening. All mem bers of the post are requested to be pres ent If possible.
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(AND THERE IS SOMETHING MORE !

Comprising the following:
 Handkerchiefs-women's and Womens Dainty Lingerie. men Corsets
 Dress Patterns-coored and and black China and Glass
 Travelling Bags Pocket Books Books Bibles, Prayer and De- and Leather Goods votional Works Fancy Goods
 Mems Furnishings Japanese Curios a-brac, Smoking gJacke and Screens, etc. Robes Lace Collars
 cr eo Uoo- Mor1 wo;s+s Blankets and Comfortables. Daa + 0' ' " Stylish Silk Pettcoats.
 FineC Christmas Hosiery.
 mo" Fancy Lnens tablesets etc.
 Nonlone o"iAnonUe and Furs. Ct 0lU'1s Boys Clothing.
 1olle' AlGciee n. and Childrens Shoes. e,I1 c, NTI4 o Pictures-Medalions and also Siverware, Ai"ll0' AioOoio''
 Rattan Rockers Chairs etc. Harness Whips, Blankets Car Furniture of all kinds mage Robes
 Lamps. Tourist Rugs Umbrellas. Fine Stationery Clocks Fashionable Millinery.
 Bric-a-brac Toys.
 The next thing to having the Goods is to have the Prices right. You shall be surprised in every the wonders your will accomplish here this Christmas.
 Bring the children the wonderful illusion of the half living, breathing lady in the fountain. Exhibitions upholstery department day between the hours of Ito in the morning, and 5 in the afternoon. | O. XXT>17>
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School at Moose Meadow closed on Saturday, Dec. 4th, that friendly attach ment of teacher and pupils necessary for success being ever apparent throughout the term. By earnest, efficient work of the teacher, Miss Lillia I. Fenton of Staf- ford, and 8 deep interest taken by the children, the school has been made one of much value. The following scholars were neither absent nor tardy during the term: Della J. Enc; not absent, Mary Enc; absent one-haf day, Alberta Enc, Robert Enc.
The Press., 1897-12-09

John Wallace of Bolton is visiting his sister, Mrs. Henry c. Thresher.
 The report received here last week that Mrs. Norton of Norwich was deceased was incorrect. It was her sister, Mrs. Peckham, who dropped dead in Mrs. Norton's house.
 A fair under the auspices of the home reading circle will be held at the M. E. vestry next Wednesday and Thursday evening. There will be on sale fancy articles, home made candy, Ice cream, etc. An entertainment will be given each even. tions, songs, etc.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-12

OLYMPIA. Jan. u.-Special.-The re-
port OF Douglas Houng. the expert en-
piOyed 10 make an Investigation Of the
books and accounts OF the penitentisry,
has been made public. In the report Il IS
intimAtcd that changes % heads OF two
departments would benefit the service. and
It concludes with a recommendation that
n legislative committee be appointed 10
make an investigation OF the institution.
The report takes up each department
OF the institution. and for all save
subordinate matters the expert comments
favorably. In the wardens Office II is
stated that after a careful examination
the books and accounts are found 20 be
IN good order and accurately kept They
are characterized as ''marvels OF accura-
cy and neatness."
In the clerks Office Expert Young de-
clares that great Improvement In the
keeping OF the books has been made.
The law passed by the last legislature
has aided I'm the inauguration OF a sys-
tenn by which dishonesty would be inn
possible.
AS TO the stewards department. the
largest and most important ia the insfi-
ton. Mr. Young reports that II could not
have been conducted better. The system
of accounts is perfect aud IS supported by
vouchers and press copies Of every trans
action ssIt Is here" says the report.
with the advice and assistance Of the
warden. that economy In the feeding az
officers and prisoners and IN the clothing
and care or the men can be practiced.
and is only made possible by the most
dljSent care and watcbfulness on tho
part OF the steward"
The following table shows the cost OF
keeping the convicts from 1ss2 70 date
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-12

tae plain question: did voa call ,svoa
Nr. Bowes 70 restxn OF ID Be- acf ~ hfs
Own free wiz
II every case Ire reporter was assured
tnas ire tax about g cal so- Nr. Roxes'
resignation was without fsssrsafsor. The
mater q selecting , successor 70 th@ as
ssstant secretary =as left over FOR ore
TeeE- i - undsrsseo5 taat THIS wa d7re
Tita 2 view % examining closely ssto ne
EXAMINATIONS % to several applicants.
II iris sarne connection the trustees took
one Or ne rn9sf important actions recorsed
tgT soHE tEne- Hereafter there wt1 te
- sDch t5fTlS as an assistant secretary
uuf ~ us Place. superintendent. Practi-
caAY y - t5e aD0ifsAlng % enc position
an6 tie creating % req ore. T. = 20 he
presumed thai ths title superintendent ear
Ftss With & more latitude tran fnar 81 as
ststant secretary Prom al fadieatIens
Duncan q. InveraFt4y r. sfila r. the cad s9r
tze rsW position Hfs foax connection
with the c.lc ard bis undesirable hard
work 70 bring athletics 40 - a hlxa stand
ard are recognized. and there - a feeling
that ae should ~ rewarded.
IL reap0nse 70 a popular demand the
price 0f eowiinZ ms be@n reduced 20 ~
cents game. IL is sincerely hoped tAat
this aet Ei.l have TIE effect Of Increasing
the Interest IA the alleys.
~ exactly ga O'clock last night there
was comrnofi0n "a the room % the board
% trustees. out Il .as Dot o. Ire kind thas
iudteateG q scrap + vas TIE spaifiug %
hands, accompanied BY he rnurrnur 81
voices taat we're good na;urea. After the
meeting MS over the trustees said fhat
the cheering was for James .. Hoge. VINO
had promised 20 allow fhe Posf-Iuselii-
Eencer's funny man. r A BatwelI. 20 as
sist Ia the preparation Of minstrel show.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-12

says. Small differences between what
should be on hand and what was acfuel-
y found are reported. the largest short-
age helng $3.50 grain BAGS. valued az
SIS a. The total shortage OF BAGS and
Irvine Is SOS -. As 70 this Mr.. YOUNG
says.
In Justice 70 the warden AMI clerk 7
will say that the differences we're dis
covered az the close ~ the fiscal year,
October /. There Is no explanation. Z
feel that the board % directors should
closely investigate the matter. 10 not be-
heve that there has been dishonesty IN ths
matter. ! believe that in all fairness tho
warden should be ahsolyed from all na-
bilty. pecunlary or otherwise"
The cost OF grain bags in the iute min
was found 10 be. exclusive OF repairs.
81 n56. and with repairs. f0.0fi3. enabling
the directors 10 meet ali competition. and
placing the bags on the market at the low
price OF 50 ess
The administration OF the brick yard
and hospital Il praised. In the year end
ing September ~. there were treated in
cells 1857 men and In the hospital ~. az
an expense for medicine or 1851.
Summing up. Mr. Young praises thu
management OF the institution. and Says
that ueatness and cleanliness prevail The
sanitary conditions are good. A revision
and some reduction of salaries IS recon-
mended and changes in the heads OF two
departments advocated Inc expert says
that IN the recent cold snap the pipes
were allowed 20 freeze and burst. entail
ing a loss OF S1o00 for repairs.
10 is recommended that the state re-
quire Of the storekeeper a bond OF Al least
$4,000. and that ne be absolved from aile-
glance TO the warden, except In desire TO
serve the interests OF the state. II ia
suggested that the iute mill be provided
with additional machinery. so that all
the goods needed by the state institutions
can be made. and this without the need
OF more officers. The report Is dated De-
cember g. 1895.
AS 10 the loss by bursted pipes. caused
BY the failure 20 draw OF the water from
the pipes and hydraulic press IN the mill.
the report says that knowledge OF these
facts IS based wholly upon information.
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Trnth spoken I'm jest.
Phlladelphla -

A Western paper which supported free
silver and Is presumably In favor OF free
trade. tries TO make a point against pro-
lection in the following brief paragra pa /:
THE failure of THAT Canton. O.. brickyhrd
can BE- ascribed only 70 the pernicious In
fiuences Of free wool" or course this In In
tended 70 be ironlcal. but the writer unCon-
aciously stated a fact IL all the truth were
known Il would doubtless be found that the
failure Of the brickyard - due 70 fros
wool BY the removal OF the duty from
wool the farmers OF Ohio have had their
income reduced ~ hundreds OF thousands
% dollars. They have consequently had
less money 70 spend. and the income OF the
atorekeeper. the professional man and all
others has been coTrespoudingly lsssened.
and smaller amount Of money could -
put into buildings Tae owner 81 the
bFickyard found no demand Tor MS proiuc,
and he had 10 80 into bankruptcy. He
was ruined hy free wool. and whlie TO
free traders can sneer suDercfio1siy a. the
claim they cannot alter the fact.
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ATHLETES STILL DISAGREE.
Little Prospect Of a Settlement BE-
tween Harvard and Yale.

NEW YORK, Jan. u.-According TO
Robert J. Cook. the veteran trainer and
oarsman. the controversy between Har-
ward and Yale with respect 10 .as renewal
Of athletic relations appears 10 be as far
from a settlement as ever. IL t. practical
iy settled that the proposed boat race VIII
not occur. and 81 II "a formally or officially
abandoned there viii be little chance OF
settling the contention and reaching an
amicab.e arrangement for contests %
other kinds In the course OF an Interview.
Mr. Cook last night said:
While on general principles both sides
desire 20 resume harmonious relations and
have their athletic contests a. Of old, no
man can knowingly say what VIII BE- The
outcome There Is a good deal of feeling
10 begin with. which n constantly Tanned
hy the writers % sensational reports Then
there Is n wide difference in the athletic
systems Of the two colleges, which causes
much dlfacuiiy. In Harvard The faculty
appoints tire athletic committee, while In
Yale the whole matter Is In the hands Of
the undergraduate.
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TACOMA. Jan. -Specla3.-Capt BlnE-
hana. og the steamer LADY lake has -
Gated The lest anchor and chain OF me
bark Sea EuE
Steamer Fsyer XII probably resume her
Sea- Tacoma rBn tomorrow
Bark Gataerer NJ today toad cargo os
coal for San Francisco.
= l. Crosby stare sroci8l Office aeprtv
~ .he Unfse3 states marshal VII falaG
ere duties heretofore transacted bv q. :
Bridges who has q position Under the
uew county treasurer.
a Il Tgzow wert 20 olympia today pre-
sunahly fr the Interests o. George T,l--
ner.s senatorial aspirations. q which TIT
law ls understood e. Se nanAEcr
oriental flner Victoria sailed for Taco-
ma fsr yckcaa1,s teeay.
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a musical and literary entertainment will
be given a. the Seattle thester. January
t. By the Misses Ne5llng. a trio Of clever
and fascinating English artists who made
such hit IN this city q little over a year
ago. TIE sisters VIII be assisted by Miss
+. n. kenTfek. pianlsfe, graduate Of the
Royai Academy Of Music. London. This
performance All be given for the benefit
O. the athletic association OF the UHiver
sity OF Washington. which IL in need OF
funds and deserving o., public patronage.
The Webbing sisters give selections from
Saakespeare's plays. descriptive dances,
patriotic sketches from all nations. humor-
Gus sketches and historical characterize
lions. They costume their selections with
good taste and with attention 70 detail, and
give a most meritorious performances
throughout. From twelve to twenty-five
different costumes are worn during an
evenings performance.
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AHUsEMENTs.


One OF the largest MOBday might houses
OF the season greeted The DazzleFs' at
the Third Avenue thsster. The Indications
are that II All break the record as q
nonsy-fpaker- The performance last
night went even smoother than on the
previous night, owing 90 the members %
the company having recovered from the
fatigue caused by a Jump from Spokane
direct 70 Seattle without losing a per
Torrance
Charming littse Eva Leslie made tre-
mend0us hit s. THE Dazzler.' and VIII
Vests soss1. Beer" was received with
thunders OF applause. The Dazz.er'
company gives one % The smoothest. most
even performances ever seen here. There
Is not weak spot IN the company.
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SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. u.-At The Oak
land track toSay ~ Pursers gc.ding
RnckWa. admirably plioted by Tod sloane.
defeated Noun McGrcECr IL. Who has
previously been recognized as TIE best
horse in training on the Coast The nile
was run OF IN me sensational time q
f-ega watch h the track record. Taliy
Cnuifsr's Midlothian colt California. also
ridden BIZ sloane. captured the Berkeley
hanakrap. valued at s.. o. Pgrser's Scarf
pin was second The weather was nne.
track fast Summaries:
slx furiorgs. sclIng-Mesdow Lark won.
Time. LIS.
Time. 50.
ssx furlonSs-CanforniA won. Time.
i.ffA.
one rniie-Hurkwa won Time. So
sven rts~fnnrs rlr won Time. .2sik
BY firlengs-Monf gumcry won. Time.
ffk
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STEAMSHIP TACOMA OVERDUE.
should Have Reached the sound six
DaN. Ago.

TACOMA. JaB. T. - Special 49, Much
alarm IS feIt along the water front as %
the Oriental liner Tacona, which IS six
DAYS overdue from Yokohama. The steamer
vas Que here January s. and has 80 pas
senEcrs aboard.
The local agents 90 not share IN the
alarm. bat saw that in their opinion the
vessel has beer DELAYED ~ storms and
vii reach port safely They expect 20 hear
% her safe arrival ia the straits a; any
tine.
THE Tacoma belongs 10 the Northern
PacsAc Steamship Company. and sailed
from Yokohama December q.
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nhntcnm Tax levy.

vvrsAT.-nNf Jan n Special -- The
.-.,..,f, ~ lew for 1877 s. Il 81 nius and
ss.,,,lt Weld SIS Tlss The New WAatcosn
~f., lew a. fsgS mis- ard amouass 20
e.. tssss Tee Fairhaven iety is Is mills.
80 amounts 10 81. So 81 TIE levies az
Yy~s~n ana Suuias are % mills ard ~
fsfas,ta mills
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r.. I. MOODY TO HANG MARCH ~.
M. Sentence II the Last officisl Act
Of Juase Irwin.

MONTEsANO. Jan. lt-SaeclaL-E. L
Moody was sentenced Saturday by judge
Train % be hanged on March -. The crime
for witch 30 - 20 de VAS the murder u
Mrs. r. J Bunu. - Eina. last June. TIE
case will be appealed - the supreme court
The sentencing was the last ofHcial order
made by Judge Irwin. and 6. was only by
a great EFFORT % Wtll that the judge kept
s~er,, bTeakiax Howu He was far more ar
feefea than Moody. w}ro did rot show tho
least emotion during the charge OF after
ward. re sala afterWard that hts worry
"A the matter was ever ard tAat he was
raf caring much how 81 terminated. His
a.torssey s. confident that the supreme
court sNtu order q rev trial
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DAMAGES ron CR.>sToUx.
Verdict Of sI.ooo Awarded nv VAN
eouxer Court.

VANCOUVER, n. C. jar. s. Tho trial
- ,s~~r,ststgs, vs.. the Canadian Austria Ian
etnsafr Company FER damages for fore
t,.,a aer>srtati7u frou Honolulu 3urin& last
,,arislax "a Hawaiian isles teok place 90
s4v before Justice M@<'ell ana a speeiat
tur- The fury awarded tie p.aiAii0 SI*o
atrsaxes. Efe sued for Soae"