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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-06
The Gar to Visit Paris.

Paris, April 1.-The Evenment says
that President Faure has been officially
informed of the approaching visit of
the Russian emperor and the czarina
to France. 1t is reported also that
Count Muravieff, Russian minister of
foreign affairs, arrived in Paris unex-
pectedly this morning and went at
once to the Russian embassy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-06

To Deliver the Commencement Address al
State Normal School-kniiway Commi.
sioners Elect Two Clerks.
Especial to The Messenger

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh. y. c.. April l-President
NcIver OF the state normal and indus
trial college has invited Walter II
Page. OF Boston. formerly editor oi
The Forum n now Of the Atlantic
Monthly to deliver the annual literary
address before the graduating class q,
the commencement. DR.. j. l.. Al. Curry
also has been invited TO be present
commencement Will occur May 18th
and 18th.
The railroad commission today re
elected H. c. Brown clerk and elected
Representative Pagan Ibolter) as CLERK
to the equalization board. Republican
and democratic members voted togeth-
or for Brown. Ohio Wilson did not
vote.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-06
Savannah, Ga, April 26, 1896

Ca, April 26, 1896.
Having used three bottles of P. p. P.
for impure blood and general weakness
and having derived great benefit from
the same, having gained II pounds in
weight in four weeks. I lake great
pleasure in recommending it to all I'M
like
Yours truly,
JOHN MORRIS.
Office Of J. N. McElroy, Druggist.
Orlando, Fla, April 20, 1891.
Messrs. Lippman Bros. Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I sold three bottles OF 2.
P. p. large size yesterday, and one bot
tie small size today.
The P. P. P. cured my wife of rheu-
matism winter before last. 1t came
back on her the past winter and a half
bottle. s1.00 size. relieved her again, and
she has not had a symptom since.
1 sold a bottle of P. P. P. to a friend
of mine. one of the turkies, a small
one. took sick and his wife gave it a
~teaspoonful. that was in the evening,
and the little fellow turned over like
he was dead, but next morning was
UP following and we'll.
Yours respectfully.
J. N. McELROY.
Savannah. Ga, March II. 1891.
Messrs. Lippman Bros. Savannah. Ga:
Dear Sirs-I have suffered from rheu-
matism for a long time and did not
find a cure until I found p. P. P. which
completely cured me.
Yours truly,
ELIZA F. JONES.
is Orange ST.. Savannah, Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-06
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-06
THE WESTERN FLOODS.
THE RIVERS AGAIN SWOLLEN BY
HEAVY RAINS.

The Heaviest Rainfall in Years at st.
Louisa River in the bur q Hasiug
Torrent-Residenee Districts Inundated.
A OF Pers ms brow ned-1he
Mississippi River still R~isinS-The Dan.
ger Point to be Reached Tomorrow,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-06
CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY
RAILWAY CO.
JOHN GILL;. Receiver.

CONDEMNED SCHEDULE.
In Effect February 7th, 1881.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
THE FINISHING TOUCH.
Hank Was Married, but One More Legal
Procedure Was Necessary.
''Say, ledge, viii re jine us?'

Say, jedge, will ye jine us?''
Badly Splicer, justice of the peace, no
tary public and alder and abettor of law
ful wedloek in Connubial Corners, was
signing because the hotel porters had thus
far that day failed to round up SO brace
of matrinonially inclined lovers at the
trains when the door of his office opened
and the red face of Hank Biffer, the local
haokman, was thrust in.
Say, iedge, will ye jine us?" he re-
peated.
Ibid I ever refuse drink, Hankg'' JUS
tice Splicer said reproachfuliy as he leaped
to his feet.
81 don't mean a drink, 5edge," faltered
Hank. 81 mean, will ye jine Bridget an
me?''
AS he spoke he shot into the room as if
showed from behind, and tall, ravboned
woman of 40 appeared in the door and
bowed to the justice. She was six inches
taller than Hank, and her hair was ag-
gressively red.
WAL, III be jiggeredl Coin to get
hitched, air YET" cried the astonished JUS
tice,
"Yep, . assented Hank.
ave be, - nodded Bridget.
eyes, we been keepin cumpny a long
time an concluded to have ye jine US, -
continued Hank.
''But-but, Bridget, didn't We have
=
weeks ago, an didn't I fine Hank $52"
stammered the justice.
eyes, sor, SO yez did, y said Bridget with
q smile.
"An, Hank, didn't ye have Bridget
brought before me the next day an fined So
fer fannin ye with a chair?''
f'Guess I did, . said Hank, hanging his
head, but them was really only love taps,
We might say, an we think that when we
git hitehed legal an broke to harness, Wen
be pretty steady gated, jedge, an not Ii Bile
to kick over the traces. -
"Ah, I see" said the smiling justice.
Come a little nearer and III jine ye.''
Hank and Bridget did as they were bid,
the justice read the simple ceremony that
made them u team, witnesses were sum
moned from an adjoining office, and Hank
paid the marriage fee.
The happy pair started for the door, then
paused and came back.
'FIt's all over said the justice. "There's
nothin more that kin do fer ye.''
1'Yes there is, Hank said earnestly.
''Ye've jined US legal all right, we know,
but now We wants ye to put US both under
bonds to keep the peace !''-Earle Il. Eaton
in Truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

NJ ONEY TO LOAN-Savings and Loan
~ Association. Sixth and Kansas Ave.
THE BRINDLE STORAGE CO., low
rates; money advanced on goods in
storage Office 522 Kan Ave. Topeka, ks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
MONEY.

T DAMS on pianos, typewriters, bicycles
IL guns, watches, diamonds and any per-
sonal property. L. Biscoe, 523 Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

NOTICEATO WHOM IT MAY CON
~ CERN-Be it known that our petition
is on file in the office of the probate court
of Shawnee county, Kansas asking for
a permit to sell intoxica ting liquors at
S21 North Kansas avenue, in the First
ward in the city Of Topeka. Kansas; and
the hearing of the same rs set for We'd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
Funeral Of Robt. Hallahan

The funeral of Robert Hallahan was
held this morning at the Church of the
Assumption. There was a large attend
ance of friends. The deceased had been
welI-known in the city. The floral offer
ings were many. Rev. Father Hayden
conducted the services, assisted by Rev.
Mr.. Hallahan left a wife and three
the Catholic cemetery west of the city.
Mr.. Hallahon left a wi efnad three
daughters, two of whom are married. For
many years he has been a plasterer and
contractor. His death was sudden and
unexpected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
ANEW PENSION ORDER.
1t is Proposed to Make Rejected
Claimants Wait a Year.

Washington. May 6.-An important
order prohibiting a pension claimant,
whose claim has been adjudicated eth
er favorabIy or unfavorably from filing
papers for it's reconsideration if disaI-
been issued until one year from the
date of the previous consideration of
the case is contemplated by the com
missioner of pensions and may be is
sued soon.
The purpose of the proposed order is
to lessen the great volume of work
confronting the bureau and to enable
it to devote most of the time of the
examiners to the original claimants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
The Rest Remedy for Rheumattgm.

LFrom the Fairhaven IN. V Regfster]
Mr.. James Rowland Of this village
states that for twenty-five years his
wife has been a sufferer from rheurna-
tism. A few nights ago she was in
such pain that she was nearly crazy.
She sent Mr. Rowland for the doctor
Balm and instead of going for the ply
sician he went to the store and secured
a bottle of it. His wife did not approve
of Mr.. Rowlands purchase at first. but
nevertheless applied the Balm thor
oughly and in an hours time was able
to go to sleep. She now applies it
whenever she feels an ache or a pain
and finds that it always gives relief
He says that no medicine which she
had ever used did her as much good
The rs and 80 cent sizes for sale by
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
SUMMER RESORTS.
Illustrated information About Their

Principal places of summer sojourn
along the Atlantic ocean, in the Allie
ghenies. the Adirondacks, Catskills and
Mountains of the East, are readily
reached via St. Louis over Vandalia-
Pennsylvania Short Lines.
Special information regarding leading
resorts and advantages enjoyed in jour
neying to them over Vandalia- Pannsyl-
vania Route profusely illustrated with
scenes at Atlantic City, Cape May. Long
Branch and other summer Ravens on
the Atlantic Coast; also of Cresson.
tain retreats, may be obtained by ad-
dressing w. F. Drummer, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, St. Louis.
Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
The Faets In the Case.

''My wife says she saw the lights all
burning in your house last night as she
came in from the 8 0 clock train, and she
thought it a little strange
"a little stranger It was little stran-
ger. ''--Cineinnati Enquirer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
1t Would BE Kept Busy.

81 see there has been a machine patent
ed which records every time man moves,
said Juniper.
pretty good test if it was tried on some of
my tenants said Flatte, the landlord
Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
Not For That. Though.

Mrs. Quiddle-I wonder what has be-
come of Johnl He went out early this
morning, and here it is most dark and I
haven t heard word from him.
Mrs. Raddle--Do you really have fears
for his safety
Mrs Quiddle-Oh, guess his safety's
all right, but I'm afraid he has fallen off
the confounded thing and broken his leg
perhaps. Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
A Vindieation,

81 don't understand why you dislike
Herbert so, - said Mabel to her father.
81 don't think he has any ideas of
finance
Il am sure you wrong him He is de-
voted to it. He stopped right in the mid
die of his proposal to me to ask how your
business was getting along. Washington
Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
A New NIunchausen.

81 do think dog has a good deal of in
telligence, said the man with the spaniel,
but am net so bad as Browne. He ac-
tually had the gall to tell me that he was
thinking of studying German, so he could
talk to his wife without the dog under
standing every word he said. Typo
graphical Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
More of q Circns.

''We had four organ grinders over on
our street yesterday, and you didn't have
none" said the boy with the frazzled
trousers.
CHATS all right, . retorted the boy with
the rimless hat. "We had a mad dog, an
you didn't. indianapolis Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
More Wedding Gifts

Hicks-It is rather humiliatfng for
man to have more people at his funeral
than at his wedding.
Wicks-I don't know. A man doesn't
have to reoiprocate for attentions shown
him at his funeraL.-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

When a cold is contracted, cure it at
once. One Minute Cough Cure will set
you on the road to recovery in a min
ute 1t viii cure pneumonia, bronehi-
It's, Group and all forms of Iuag and
throat troubles. G. W. Stansfield, 632
Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
A Family Affair,

Languid Mamma-Celestine, who was
that i'll bred child with you and the baby
on the walk this morning?
The Maid-Your eldest, madam. DE
troit News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
In Old Kentucky.

Reporter-What shall say of this man
who drank himself to death?
City Editor--Say that he died a natural
death, of course-Truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

Indignant Citizen--You ought to be
ashamed to beg for living. Why don't
you try to do something and be somebody?
Tuffold Knutt-'Cause it's easier to be
somethin do somebody. Trib-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

Mrs. Boardem-How do you find the
chicken soup, Mr.. Boarder?
Mr.. Boarder-I have no difficulty in
finding the soup, madam, but am in
clined to think that the chicken will be
able to prove an alibi.-Richmond Dis
patch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
Lots of Room.

Nonie-Oh, you ought to see our new
fat.
Laura-Have you nice janitor, or what?
Nonie-No, but we can get our wheels
inside without taking them to pieces
Pittsburg News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
grhe Value of Silence.

There would be a deal less of disturb
ance in this world if when a man had
nothing to say he would be silent about it.
Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
Left.

"Was there anything left of the estate
after it got through the courts?"
''Oh, yes, the heirs I'-Detroit News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
Bird.

She-Do you see the bird on my hat3
He-Yes, and the one under 1T too
Yonkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

TTIHE following newspaper, book and JOB
Il offices employ union labor ana PAT I9n =
are solicited to place their Work WIN
these firms
The Topeka State Journal.
The Topeka Capital
The Topeka Mail and Freeze
The Kansas Farmer.
The Advocate
crane Publishing CO.
Kansas Printing Co.
Hall & ODOnald Lithograpnlhg ~
q w Douglass.
Topeka Printing Co.
Miller Brothers
Adams Brothers
The Medical Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
MISCELLANEOUS.

H AIDES wishing to learn to do their
n own dress cutting should call at 504
Van Buren, at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
ANTS, RENTS, SIT
UATIONS, REAL
ESTATE, AUG
. q TION SALES AND
OTHER CLASSIFIED AID
VERTISEMENTS
SITUATIONS wANTED-FREE.

Are you in need OF work? e 50, you
are at liberty to use these columns for
assistance in that direction. While this
notice appears the State Journal will pub
ush free on Saturday. Monday and Tues
day, for Topeka or Kansas people. al
notices OF Situations Wanted, not 70
exceed i've lines. or thirty-f1ve Woros' u
length. provided that all advertisements
Of that nature are handed in previous 70
% o'clock Saturday morning; also on
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. al
advertising of this class handed IN Dy ~
clock Wednesday morning.
No advertisements of this nature to be
started except on Saturdays and We'd
nesdays. No obligation is incurred on the
part of the advertiser No worthy and
needy man or woman need hesitate 10
take advantage of this offer No one IN
business or having employment - e1-
pected to take advantage Of 1t. but al
others are invited to avan themselves
freely.
The Topeka state Journal guarantees
every day il is printed. TO give a Local
circulation bv far more than all other
Danies combined. This makes this paper
the cheapest. as well as the best daily
medium in Topeka. the classified adVeF-
tisements below costing but
Five Cents q Line
- On cants a line for a week: so cents by
Average circulation for the year. 1896.
1900.
can and see any afternoon between )
ana O'Clock, the handsomest. fastest
most perfect piece Of machinery in kan
eas-a. Web Perfecting Press which prints
f~or, two to three complete SPACE papers
DER second.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
wANTED-HELP-

w ANTED-An experienced girl Tor
w general homework at 722 Topeka Az
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

FOR SALE-6-room house, ~ lots. fine
\ lawn and shade, cistern and barn. A .
special bargain. Call on Scott and Co.,
615 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

had q constant futter-
ing Of the heart and
severe paIpitation and
pain in the left side.
She took three bottles
OF DR.. Miles New Heart
Cure and was complete
ly restored to health.
and has not taken a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

- Magnetic healing and Massage treat
ments. Res. and office 335 Jackson. Phone
SIS; office hours l to 8 p.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

UANTED-GirI for kitchen work. 5 h
W corner Sth and quincy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

d IJOU Hairdressing and Manicure Par
u Iors. Compound medica ted baths for
ladies and gentlemen. Dress and charaC-
ter wigs a speciality 631 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
ron sALE-REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE-7-room house, cellar, els
Il tern. well, barn, lots, fenced, fine
lawn and shade on easy terms $1,000.
Scott and Co., 615 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

ID ASTURE-Good pasture, miles east
Il on Granville road Stock called for and
delivered 0. F. Whitney, box 26i, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
BUSINESS oPPoRTIIMIrIEs
statesmen wnNrF3

w ANTED-A first class drv goods
sal esman for the city. Apply NJ s.
Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

TERRY STAFFORD does first-cIass BIZ
II cycle repairing at los E. 5th St.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

II E. BOWMAN & co.
Columbian Building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

q ALEsMEN FOR CIGARs-Gooa salary
and expenses paid. Novelties given
with our goods. experience unnecessary
C. C. Bishop Co. St. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
AGENTS MnNrEn
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

We want to make some gilt-edged loans
on farms in Shawnee Co. Call on US a t
once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

FOR VIEWS-ot residence or pArlor.
- stock, groups. etc, photos of any
interior or outside views see Farrow. 81
Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

90 = to 80 weekly salary paid cigar
OA - statesmen. Experience unne6as-
sary, Permanent position. W l. Kline
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06

w ANTED-To purchase horse. phae-
w ton and harness; state particulars.
Phaeton, Journal
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-19
Flowers from snow Land.

D. NJ. Andrews and Alfred Herbert
Wheeler went to Caribou last week and
on Thursday climbed Arapahoe Peak,
says the Boulder Herald. On the night be-
fore it showed at Caribou. The young
men left Caribou at about six o'clock in
the morning and returned at seven
o'clock at night. Mr.. Andrews makes
flowers his business, and went to see what
he could on Arapahoe. 1t may seem
strange to the majority of people to learn
that the men found flowers growing in
the snow. At one place where a branch
of Boulder Creek had tunneled under a
snow bank the snow forming a pretty
arch over the stream, they found flowers
growing at the SIDE of the stream. Many
different kinds of flowers were found
from the foot to the top of he peak. On
the top, in among the rocks. where some
soil seemed to have collected. thew found
specimens of sasifrage and primula, a
species of the primrose. Arapahoe Peak,
it must be remembered, is over $4,000 feet
high. The men went up the peak from
the southeast and returned to the north
east. They looked down upon Silver Lake
but did not go to it. One a was visited
which had last winters ice on it still, ex-
cept at one edge, where the sun had
warmed the bank. While upon the peak
the climbers were caught in a snowstorm.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-19
STOLE MRS. ooRIELL's PROTECTOR
Baker Frsitag Refused to Give Up
the Lady's Bull Pup.

George Freitag. a baker, twenty-four
years old, living at No. 633 Communipaw
avenue, was arraigned before Acting
Police Justice Macs In the Second Grim
inal Court this morning and was held for
the Grand Jury on the charge of stealing
a bulldog, valued at SIS. from Mrs. Coriell
of No. 1923 Glenwood avenue. Mr.. Coriell's
work keeps him from home until after
midnight and several months ago he
bought a bulldog to protect his wife dur
ing his absence. Two weeks ago the dog
disappeared. Mrs. Coriell secured the
neighborhood for it and paid a number OF
boys varying sums to Systematically
search the city for her protector. In all
she spent several dollars in this manner
This outlay brought her no return until
Tuesday morning when one of the search
ing party reported having seen the dog
with Freitag on his wagon. Freitag de-
livers bread to Mrs. Coriel's next door
neighbor. Mrs. Coriell reported-to Cap
tain McKaig the result of the boys In
v~estigation and he promised to secure her
dog for her. He called on Freitag, who
denied having the animal. The Captain
knew differently, as he saw the chain to
which it had been fastened in the alley
The CAPTAIN ordered Patrolman Costello
to watch the place for the dog. Costello
saw it in the alleyway late e Iuesday ,, nlgn NJ
Captain McKaig again. She said that
Freitag had called at her house early IN
the morning n abused her shamefuily.
He old her she would never see her dog
again unless she paid him 500 for Its
hoard. Captain McKaig advised her to
have him arrested for stealing the animal
witness on her behalf. Freitag was ar
rested at, eight O'Clock last night,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-08-19
Long Lived People.

The record in this respect is held by a
family of nine, who were born in the lone
ly Scottish island of Colonsay, whose
united ages made the formidable total of
1877 years, says the Edinburgh Scotsman.
This f~amily-named MacNeil-consisted of
six sons and three daughters, five of
whom emigrated to Upper Canada, while
the other four lived and died in Colonsay.
The nine were all married and left fam
lilies and the descendants living in Scot
land and Canada number several hun
dreds.
Two sons died at the age of n, a daugh-
ter and son at the age of 81 and sc re-
spectively, a daughter and son at 81, two
sons at SO, and a daughter at 9s. h
first death occurred in September, 1873,
when Duncan, the youngest, was 6S years
of age.
Duncan, who died not long back, was
distinguished in youth for his eyesight.
He could see the stars in daylight, and
on one occasion at sea described to his
companions the rig of a vessel which was
bearing down upon them fully fifteen min
utes before any of the crew could see
her.
There are four brothers living in Es-
sex, all fishermen, whose ages total 349
years. John Barr, the eldest, is 49,;
Thomas. SS; Samuel, So; and William, the
OUNCES SO years of age.