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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

4 Young Woman Takes Part and saVaGely
Mields Knife.


CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, August IA
speclal.-A serious cutting ARRAY oc-
Cured at Hickory Hin, Albemarle coun-
tv. ON Wednesday night. between James
" Houchens and Lincoln Graves, IN
which Miss Belle Barnet took an active
part. Houchcns stabbed Graves four
times in the breast and abdomen, and
Belle Barnett cut him four times IN the
back with a large butcher-knife.
Houchens and Miss Barnett were Inn
medately arrested and lodged in jail IN
this city. but, owing 20 the seriousness
Of Mr.. Graves. the trial was put on, ana
Houchens and Miss Barnett bailed.
Graves was brought to the Piedmont
Hospital for treatment where he died
late Yesterday evening from the result OF
his wounds.
Houchons and Miss Barnett are now
under arrest for murder and the trial VIII
come up al the September term OF the
county Court
In the County Court OF Greene county
Yesterday r. B. Lee. OF Port Republic
was sentenced to two years in the peni-
tentary for giving bogus checks 10 the
amount OF $50 TO Mr.. John Morris, OF
Greene county
Dr. Robert y. Shackelford. or Cismont,
Albemarle county, was attacked by an In
furiated bull at his stables. near Kes-
wick. late yesterday afternoon. end Sc
riously injured.
Professor W. =. Peters has Just pur-
chased tho handsome residence Of the
late Dr. j. =. Chancellor, M the Uni
versity OF Virginia for the sum OF $500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

NEW YORK. August li-At the Ma
ti0ual Circuit meet at Waverly y. j.,
this afternoon. thirty-hye men started In
the fve-mile handicap. professional Mer-
tens. Butler. Startuck and Gardiner were
the scratch men ana none Of them moved
into the front bunch until three miles had
boe1 covered. Sat Butler won from Beck
er. of Minneapolis. who was on the hun
dred ward mark by half wheel Gard
iner finished boo third place. half 4 wheel
behind the second man. with Oldheld two
lengths away fourth. The one mile open,
for professionals. was won by +. G. Bald.
who made one of his wonderful finishes.
heating Mcrtons by n wheel
Half mile. handicap. professional. final
heat-won by g. ;. Wells. San Francisco
$50 vards) G. r.. Newton. Stafford Springs.
Conn. 90 vardsl, second, w. Coleman.
Cambridgcport Mass 20 yards) third. T..
G. said. Buffalo (scralCh) fourth. Time,
One-third mile. amateur. national cham
pionship won boy T.. W. Peabody, Chica-
go. Time, 80 l-'.
one mile. open. prOfossiOnal-wo by T..
G. Raid Buffalo. \. G.. Mertens. Mime
anoIis second. Arthur Gardiner. Chicago.
third: Tom Cooper, Detroit. fourth. Time.
2.0S As.
Five mile. handicap. professlonal-wo
bv Nat Butler CambridgepOrt. Mass.
(scratch. W. T.. Becker Minneapolis 100
vards) second. Arthur Gardiner. Chicago
iscratch. third. B. Olddeld Toledo $50
yards). fourth. Time, 1881 Is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
AR.mnrknhle Eynerlence.

BOYDTON. VA. August A.-Special.-
Mr Henry Gin. young man. residing
some four miles east OF this place. drove
out 10 coll ON some young ladies' a rev
piehts ago. and ON his return home. about
midnight. his horse became frightened
at something and dashed of az fun speed
upsctting tho vehicle and catching young
GIN under a. I'm the fall the horse be-
came ontacled I'm the harness, and was
unable TO rise. and I'm this condition lay
until sunrise; in the meanwhile young
Gin was lying unconscious under the nm
formed buggy About sunrise Mr.. Gill
recovered consciousness and crawled
from under the buggy.
lie was so prostrated that he had 10
sit down. being unable TO rise for per
hans half an hour. When ne had sufil-
cicutlv recovered he embarrassed the
horse and let him get up. and in a short
time drove him home. MT Gin is not
seriously hurt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
HATCHER LEADS 4 CAMP MEETING.
The Trade EKcurfions to Fredericksburg a
Pronounced Success.

The Trade Excursions to Fredericksburg
Pronounced Success,
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. August H.
-speclaI-The annual Baptist camp
meeting at Kirkland Grove, IN the North
ern Neck, commenced yesterday and Will
continue ten days Rev Dr. vs.. E.
Hatcher. Of Ricnnonc will lead the
meetings. and Professor II. $. Watkins
Of Richmond, viii conduct the singing.
Rev. Dr. j. B. Taylor of Salem, is ex-
pected to take an active part and all Of
the local preachers Of the section Will
participate.
The Tdewater Convention OF the Cris-
tan church. of this district. took under
consideration the state Of the church Of
that denomination here and resolutions
were adopted favoring the building up
OF the church and stadouing preacher
in charge
Mr.. G.. III. Hurkamp. OF this city, won
several races with his fine horses at the
race meeting az Warrenton this week.
The Trade Excursion this week from
the Rappahaun0ck Valley to this city
was a pronounced success. The crowd
was the largest OF any OF the similar
excursions this season. and our merchants
did a large business with the visitors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
HArFIELDs DrNAuiTED.
Three Of His Men Wounded. but lie rs
rAnal.

HUNTINGTON W. VA. August Ia
Ono-half Of the Devils Backbone the
rocky fortress Of the outlaws in the
mountains. was shattered by dynamite
To-day. and Captain Hathcld and his men
were driven from their stronghold by
Sheriff Koadle and his posse after des-
pcrate battle Several Of the Shefin s
mon are badly wounded, but the Hathelds
are stil free. only this has been ac-
compllshcd. That the rocky crest where
the Hatnclds have for years dehed me
lnw. and from which they have carried
ont their bloody plans, is no longer "a
tonable fortress
10 was decided by the bcsicging force
10 dynamite the desperadoes. All day
Friday and Friday night the closest
watch was kept
AT o'clock this morning the dynamite
arrived and by II the explosive was
placed. The fuse was laid, the match
was applied and the attacking force DO
gan 20 fall back.
Until now the beseiged seemed not 10
suspect what was being done, but with
the flashing train leading TO the dyna-
mite. realizing their pe~il the men jump
ed from cover and rushed hither and
thither in full view.
Hatfield was seen TO start for the path
needless Of q shower of bullets. A rush
was made down the side or the mountain
Three men dropped with bullets. IL was
useless 90 try 10 escape by the we'll known
path and tho outlaws returned 10 their
fort. Hatfield directing them. Then came
the explosion. pieces OF rock and trees
flew in every direction. when the smoke
cleared away Hatholds men seemed 10
Doe unhurt Dan Lewis and Jake Monroe,
who in the excitement attempted TO leave
shelter were shot and are not expected
90 live. There was another charge Of dy-
Mantle but under cover Of the explosion
Hatfield and the rest Of his men escaped
Hamperod as he is by wounds, Hatfield S
capture must soon follow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
PREHISTORIC FINDS.
Ancient Wells and Other Landmarks Of
Early Inhabitants.

MIAMI. Fla, August 1.-THE discovery
Of several old wells on a ridge near Co
coanut Grove. about one mile back OF
Biscayne Bay gives rise 70 considerable
speculation regarding the earlier inhabi-
tants OF this country
Since the Biscayne Bay country mas
come into prominence many inVestga-
tions have been made by naturalists, who
nave discovered that it was at ono time
under water. and the present surface Is
OF a corallne formation.
Nothing is known as 10 the origin OK the
wells found on the homesteads in this To-
cality. Even the Oldest inhabitant knows
as little regarding them as anyone. ana II
has for years been. believed that they were
dug by the Seminole Indians. Whether by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
OUR EKPORT TRADE.
Heavy Incrense over the Same Months
For Last Year.

WASHINGTON. ID. G., August 1.-THE
monthly comparative statement Of the
imports and exports Of the United States
for July issued bv the Bureau of Statis-
Hcs shows that the exports of domes-
uc merchandise during the month
amounted 90 $50. 222 go. "a gain as COM
pared with July. 1896 Of nearly 5000 600.
For the seven months the increase. as
compared with tho same period last year
was over $4,000 00o.
The imports of merchandise during July
aggregated S536SS4S9. q gain of about
81 100000 over 80 per cent, was free Of
duty During tho seven months. the In
crease on dutiable merchandise was Sl9,-
100 SO and &65 600 qlS was duty free.
The gold exports for July amounted 70
s. .4G0I1l and the imports S921f. For tho
seven months there was a decrease in
gold expectations of S243Sl569 and de-
crease of 500 26}530 in the gold impor'a-
Uons.
The silver exports for July amounted 70
e.. .70ie7l and these imports TO 2lmc39l. For
the seven months there was a decrease
of S2. 2.0C51o0 In the exports and decrease
Of 81 i.30c26 I'm the imports.
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RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY AUGUST Is, 1897.

reading he was frequently interrupted
bv the prisoner with the remark:
"OnIy the gendarmerie arrested me. The
civilians all fed, except the old man."
A Dominican friar named Austin has
held several conversations with Angil-
ioIle in an endeavor 90 effect his CONVEX
sion The prisoner. however. parties all
the mlnisirations of tho friar and per-
sistontly demands proofs Of the existence
% a God.
The court martial of Angillollo. tho as
aassin OF Premier CanOvas Del Castillo.
which was % have commenced AT YER
cara to-day. will not open I'm Monday
next The court viii be presided over by
a Lieutenant-Colonelo Of Artillery.
The public prosecutor who went 20
San Sebastian 10 collect evidence
against the prisoner, has not yet returned
TO Vergara.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
AFARMER'S SUICIDE.
Another Farmer Arrested for Breakirg
Open aud Robbing stores.

WINSTON. n. c.. August 1i-Special.-
4 Davie county farmer named ID. y.
Boger dropped dead at his home Thurs
day evening. Investigation proved that
he had either taken or been given
dose Of strychnine.
His stomach was carried 20 Raleigh to-
day by a physician for analysis.
Domestic troubles are thought 20 have
caused the rash act.
Boyer attempted 10 hang himself few
wears ago. He had tho rope around his
neck and was swinging when his father
came up and cut him down just In time
to save his life
During last winter and spring the win
dOws Of several stores were broken AZ
night with rocks and goods stolen. Sus-
piclon rested upon a Davidson county
farmer named Allen Temple. Officers
went after him to-day, and after he had
been arrested he ran out OF his house
with shoes of and got away.
A telegram was sent 10 Dayidson's
sheriff 10 arrest him. Some of the stolen
goods were found in Temples house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

SALEM. VA. August 14.-Special.-A
mass meeting OF citizens OF this place was
held last night I'm the court house for the
purpose of taking some action with ref
creme 10 cxterminatng the San jose
scale. which Is so widely disseminated in
this section This IS said 90 bc the wor Il
Injected section Of the state. a commit
tee composed OF FIVE prominent FRUIT
growers was appointed 20 confer with
ths Board Of Supervisors and Town Coun-
cu and try and induce them to make an
aDnroprlation for the purpose of employ
ing a man as Inspector Tor the year round.
Prof william b. Atwood. OF the VIZ
ginia Experimental Station. was present
and gave history Of the pernicious scale
and tho most effective means OF destroy
ing 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

ATLANTA. GA. August 1.-THE pcti-
tior of the Dunlap Hardware company
and others alleging Illegal corporation ~
railroads by the Southern Railway IN
Georgia and asking FOR receiver was
taken up by United States District Judge
Emery Spoer. a. NJ Airy to-day.
The petitioners ask for rule requiring
the defendants 10 show cause why re-
ceIyer should not be appointed.
a demurrer was rendered by tho Soute
orn Railway but Judge speer sa1 that
he would hear argument and demurrer
on October 18th at M. Airy
Cosoldatlon OF railway lines IS prohlnh-
ed In Georgia bv Tho constitution in ca-es
where the consolidation would prevent
competition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
The nnnntless Irrepre..IbIe.

WASHINGTON. y. c.. August LIN.
formation has reached the Secretary Of
the treasury, through tho state Depart
ment that the steamer Dauntiess Is
about 10 take ammunition and men AZ
Tampa for the insurgents in Cuba. Th'
Collector of Customs AZ Tampa has been
directed TO exercise vigilance 10 prevent
infrootions of the navigation and neu'
tralitv acts. and the communicate With
tho United states attorney.
Captain shoemaker has also insiructes
commanders OF the revenue cuttcr feet
20 he on tho lookout for tho Dauntless.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
Two Bad Negroes.

DANVTILE. VA. August H. Special
Judee Wilton and Bud Waddill, two ne
.groes. had "A difficulty over a game Of
cards near the city this afternoon. WI
ton shot Waddill I'm me sue, lhnlcung
wound which will probably cause the lat-
ter's death.
Wilton ran on. and up 10 10 o'clock
tonight had not been arrested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
Want His Nnner

MOUNT VERNON ILLS. Aug. H.
This city seems anxious 10 get a share OF
the revenue from Millionaire Tramp"
lanes T.. Berry lie was arrested twice
YESTERDAY and fined 50 and costs each
time. one arrest was for drunkenness
and the other was FOR disturbing the
peace OF his mother-in-law.
He was also sued FOR $500 by his mo-
ther-in-law TOR board for his wife while
he was in New York. Other suits are
promised.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
rrnln Wreckers 10 be Tried

RALEIGH. \. c.. Aug. III. A. Hand
and Bud Shepherd. two convicts I'm the
state penitentiary have confessed that
they wrecked the Southern Railway train
on August 10. 1891 in lrodcn county
which resulted In the death Of forty peo-
pie.
one thousand reward had been offered
for the conviction Of the wreckers at the
time but they were never captured.
Suits aggrcgatng $500 0oO were filed In
consequence OF the catastrophe. The men
told OF location OF money they had taken
from the people on the train. They will
bo tried for murder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

LONDON, August 1.-THE statoist to
dav. discussing the rxVspects OF th'
money market thinks TIA American pay
ment OF interest and dividends, the re-
mittances made 10 American traveller
and the payments Of the securities no"
selling. and FOR the raw materials par
tlcularly wool, purchased before tns
Dngley bill became law VIII be sn
Offset
The statetist. therefore o. strongly %
the opinion that the gold shipments 10
the United States will not De large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
SrAGE HELD UP.
The only Robbery Ever Taken Place In the
Yellowstone Park.

WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE first
stage robbery ever reported iu the Yellow
stone National Park occurred to-day. Col.
Young announced IL 10 tho Secretary OF
the Interior in The following:
I-oIgT YELLOWSTONE WYO.. Aug
ust Transportation stage robbed hy
two mon ON sal Fultural Plateau this
morning. 500 taken. Have ordered out
everything possible within means az my
disposal. desire authority 20 oher reward
for capture. $1,000.
tSieuedl ipbNH'
Acting Superintendent
Tho Interior Department has no author
ity 10 offer reward for the apprehension
of the robbers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

Leaders Against a Convention, But the
Nnters want "a Ticket.

LYNCHBURG. VA, August Ii-Spe-
cial-The Republican State Committee
meets at Hotel Carroll, In this city, on
Wednesday evening August 18th. I'm ad-
dtion to full attendance of the COM
mittee. il is expected that a large num-
ber of prominent Republicans viii be
present. Arrangements have been made
for the reception and entertainment Of at
least one hundred persons. The principal
matter 90 be cons idered hy the committee
rs whether or not the Republican party
OF the state shall hold a convention for
the nomination " a State ticket. Mr..
Park Aeuew. Collector OF Revenue FOR the
Western Distric, II Virginia, and cX-POst-
master j. NJ Mclaughlin. have stated
90 your correspondent that very few of
the committee were in favor OF a con-
vention, but III express ions Of the rank
and hle Of the party in Lynchburg may
be taken as an indication Of the sentiment
throughout the state "a big majority of
Republicans arc very much in favor Of
organized opposition To- the Democratic
ticket "WhIts the use Of having a par
ty N YOU are NOT going 90 hght2' said a
well-kuown Republican here this morn
ing, and the sentiment undoubtedly finds
an echo in tho opinion OF many others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
FITz. IRIS REPORT.
lie Tells Of the Destitution of Americans
I'm Cuba.

WASHINGTON. August H-Consul-
General lee reports TO the state De
partment that the fund Of $4,000 in gold
sent him May 22d. last. Tor destitute
Americans On cuba. As nearly exhausted.
IIe declares that 10 has been expended
with tho greatest care and economy.
having provided about 1400 Impoverished
Americans with daily food and medi-
ciues.
Fact person costs 1-2 cents per day.
one hundred and eleven persons have
had transportation purchased for them
fo various United States points.
CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH.
About o. per cent Of 400 destitute per
sons wcrc natur1lizod American 'Hi-
zcns ,cbo have resided I'm Cuba a long
time ana whose business is there. Many
on thon he saws do not sneak .neli-h at
an. and a large number have never been
10 the United States being the wives
and children of Cubans naturaized ln
this country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
New Cotton.

WILMINGTON. y. g.. August 1.-THE
first bale OF cotton Oh.s years cfool 10
he received here came Friday night 10
Mr.. 4. 81. Brennor. manaet of the sloan
Commission Company 10 was shipped
from Cameron. $. o. Another bale came
bv EXPRESS to-day from Marion ;. G., 20
Messrs. Alexander Sprunt and Son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
mrArnrR roHrcAsr.

WASHINGTON. y. e., August li-Foi-
lowing Is the forecast FOR sunday
For a-Threatcning weather win
thunder showers Sunday evening" sou'h
TO southwest winds.
For North Carolina Thunder storms;
southcrly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

Hitchcock Is n warm personal friend Of
President Mckinley He is well known
as manufacturer in business circles
throughout the country. lie has had oc-
casion 10 come 20 Washington frequently
I'M connection with tariff matters, ana II rs
said A pae on one Of these occasions ne
first met President Mckinley, who was
then "a member Of Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

Prf sident Nick inleV Honors Nathan Uitohs
cook MILh Ihe Onice.

NOW YORK. August 1A-J. A. Porter.
secretary 20 President Mckinley. has sent
the following dispatch from Hotel Cham
plain. New York Co the Associated Press:
Nathan Hitchcock Of ST. Louis, has
been onorod. and has accepted the min-
isterehIp to Russia. and Will bt appointed
Immediately
WASHINGTON. August 1.-THE APP
polntmcnt Of Mr. Hitchcock 10 BE Rus
Sian Ambassador created no surprise
here for among Missourians the selection
had been for some time regarded as
foreg0ue conclusion. lie succeeded Breck-
inrIdge of Kentucky who had been
representative ln Congress when he was
sent 10 the St. Petersburg post. Mir
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

when ArrsIgned for Trial lie Refuses to
Choose Counsel.

MADRIR August 1.-THE Imparcial
correspondent at Nergara. reports that
when Michael Angiolillo. alias Golli. the
assassin OF Premier Canoyas Del Cas-
tino was arraigned for examination to-
day before the military judge. lie re-
fused 10 choose counsel, and the Judge
appointed Lieutenant Corri. OF the ar
tillery to defend him. Lieutenant Corri
accepted the duties with marked distaste.
The Judge ordered the charges on which
Angiolillo was arTaiened. During the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
speraie Suitor.

FLORENCE. ALA, Aug. i4-El Bur
noy. fatally shot " y. Green at White
head. Ala. yesterday. because forbidden
10 visit Green's daughter The young
woman saw the shooting and tried TO
protect her father. Burney fed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15
p,~cr on THERMOMETER.

The following was the range o, ms
tbermometor at The Times office yester-
dao. 4. NJ. %. u NJ. s. , y NJ, s2. .
p. NJ, Sc, +. NJ, s., L NJ. y; average
81.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-13
IS Reward SIS.

any one returning to M. r. Iooar
cnecN 4'2f drawn in his favor on ,ha
quo treasury of San Francisco. will no
rewarded as above. We
lw
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-13

Sealed proposals will be received Inv
the Board Of Commissioners for care Of
the Insane, at Carson City. Nevada. IN 10
June 9th, 1897, at l o'clock D.. II. for furn-
lShIng Five hundred cords of woods da-
Ilvered in Reno Nevada for use at tho
Nevada Hospital for Mental Diseases
'"e q''"iity I" he good limb and split pine
""""' such wood to he delivered at such
tlileS ana IN such quantities as NAV be
required by the Superintendent of the
Hospital.
The Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
Envelopes enclosing bid should be
marked proposals for wood.
By order OF the Board:
w. r. DAVIS, Clerk.
Carson City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-13
CHURCH NOTICES.

st. Peters Church.
holy Communion and services ut II ,
IN. aud 7:30 p. M.
Sunioy School at 1890 7. m.
All interested are cordially invited to
attend.
REv.J. B. EDDIE,
Rector.
Methodist-Services SUNDAY st1Ia ~
and 7:30 p. III.
JUNIOR League at 4 D. m.
Young Peoples Social meeting at
unity n DOL at u m.
All are cordially invited.
j.. M. WILSON.
Pastor.
fresbyterian-Services at II a m and
1870 m.
AS this is Children's Day an apnro-
pirate sermon will be preached by the
Pastor III the morning.
III the evening there will be a beaut;-
iui noral Sunday School Concert
zee direction of Mrs, Ii. III. Howe.
Everybody welcome.
REV. +. l.. NASH.
Pastor.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-13

,ho at L. W.. Days. Just
the thing for Summer wear
FURNISHED rooms to rem. Ne., tho
CAPITOL Enquire at this office.
DO you want an easy ride, a safe
rioe' OK a safe rid? All three in n
on a bike from Bills cyclery.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-13
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES

Sealed proposals for furnishing grocer
les, meat and wood, delivered at the State
Orphans Home. for six months from
'"is 49, 1884, Will be received up to ? p.
L. June - 1897. All articles to be first
class OF their Kind, and to be delivered in
s'ch quantity and at such time as the
superintendent may direct; quantity
varying each month as required. All
articles not being satisfactory to be re-
turned at contractors expense. Bids to
DE directed t" the Secretary of the State
Orphans Home, CARSON CITY. Me-
NADA, up to June 9th. 1897
Inc Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
H. c. CUTTING,
Secretary Of Board of Directors.
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fOR WOOD.

United States Mint, Carson CITY, Nevad"