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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-07

PROVIDENCE, Sept 6.-Thcre were only two light
harness events on the card Mt the Stat Fair Grounds
this afternoon. the 2:lA trot and the 2ilO paSe.
Neither proved exciting, the winners taking things
eA,ily. In the trot the 6rst heat went 10 Capt. Jack
In O game finish, but tho other three heats were won
by Rose Turner handily. The black marc Raven won
the 2:lO pace In straight heats without trouble. Sum-
rparl.a,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-07
N FINE FURNITURE

SIDE ABLEs.
ANTIQUE OAK,
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14

whether anaggregationo OF circumstances
had sent up the list Of deaths. Promi-
nsrt doctors gay they DO not believe the
disease has become more malignant In
type.
Elsewhere the fever is no< making rap
ID progress. In Texas no town reports
any new cases. Mobile has IS rev case,
and TO deaths: Biloxi. II new cases. nc
deaths; Scranton. new cases. / death;
McHenry. case ard death; Edwards.
Miss. : cases and / death.
X. c. Settles. superintendent Of the
Wagar Lumber company at wsgar,
Ala. died there Tuesday night OF yellow
fever. Ore new case has developed. Set
ties was from Ohio and had been south
some time. Recently he and his Wife
paid visit TO their home, but he re-
turned alone when the yellow fever was
announced In the south, leaving his wife
behind him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
MORTALITY MAKES AN ADVANCE
New Orleans Reports an Increase of Fas
Cases of Fever

New Orleans Reports an Increase Of Fatal
Cases of Fever.
New Orleans. Ocs l4-Yesterday's Of.
ficiai yellow fever report was as fol-
iows: New cases. 81; deaths. 9: total
cases to date. 6s5: tota! deaths to date,
%: total cases absolutely recovered
Sc5 total cases under treatment, 303.
The number Of deaths was greateryes-
terday than on any other day during this
epidemic ot yellow fever. 1t rs difficult
to End the cause. except in the fact that
concealneEt. neglect and rebellion
against the authority Of the board Of
Health have made 1t difficult for the
physicians TO give Iroper attention to
cases. Heretofore the highest number
OF ceaths In any one Gay has been six.
AT the board Of health there was some
discussion among the gathered physI
clans as TO whether the disease had as
suneG suddenly more virulent form or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
Little Joker's Joke was Disastrous.

Springfield, Ills. Oct. 1.-THE horse
called Little Joker who won the 2:3O
pace at the fair here on Thursday, Sept.
30. and who was protested against re-
ceiviEg first money by C. A Wilson,
driver Of The Bishop. who finished Sec
ord. as being net eligible TO the 2: so
class and started under an . assumed
name. was identified at GRANVILLE. Ills,
last week as Tar Tartar, and was ex-
PEELED by the American Trotting asso-
ciatior. together with his owner and
driver Norman T. Black who went un-
Ger the name of II. n. Phillips while rae
Ing here ard who claimed his home as
Murc!e. Ind. Tar TarAar was the horse
the race officers supposed Little Joker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
Talk of Justice Field. Retirement.

washington. oct. 1.-THE belief that
Sastlce Field Is seriously contemplating
safly retirement from the supreme court
oench was strengthened yesterday by
'he postponement Of several more i'm
loSant cases until the first Monday in
january. The postponement in one case
was MADE upon the statement 20 the
court by one of the attorneys that 1t IN
so!Ves "a constitutional question render
ing 1t desirable that il should b. Con-
sloeTed by a full bench. The chief Jus
lice makes no direct reference TO the
probable change in the courts psrson-
mel. but his manner and the fast shat
ne insists upon the postponement Of i'm
portant cases leaves little room for
doubt that he is Of opinion that there
will be a change. =.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
TO LEAVE THE BENCH,
Justice Fields Retirement An.
nounced in the Supreme
Court.
TIE MOST PROBABLE SUCCESSOR.

President Likely TO Elevate His A..
torney 8enersl From the sbiass to
the II .oe OF tho Venerable Jariss
VARIOUS Late News Hsppsnipgs Of the
Day.
Washington, Oct. 14.-It Was an
noutced In the supreme court that
Justice Stephen j. Field. of CALI
fornia. has notified President Nc
Kinley Of his intention to retire
from the supreme bench. 1t is ex.
pe;ted that the president will nomi-
nate Attorney General McKeuna ss
Fields successor after the convenipg
OF congress next December. 1t is
learned that Justice Field notified
the president last April of his inten-
tion TO retire, but the president did
not acknowledge it till Oct. 9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
ARBITRATOR CONES FROM RUSSIA.
Wan Who VIII Decide Disputed Points for
Venezuela and Britain


Washington. Oct. I4-The information
al coursof arbitration which IS topass on
the British Venezuela boundary has
been completed by the sslectlon of NJ
Maertens. a distinguished Russian tur-
list. as umpire, and arrangernent, are
oeing mado for the assembling of the
court at Paris during the late summer
or fall OF next year. In rne meantime
the briefs OF Great Britain and Of Vene-
zueia are being prepared, but none OF
ths papers have yet been submitted. NJ
.iaeftens Will act not only as umpire
out also as president OF the board. Tha
announcement that European unp,rs
had been chosen was made soma time
since. but the name had been withheld
until the sanstiin Of the car could be
secured ror ~ iserteEs service as ar
hitrRtUT. azs~-ssEs1
Great Erftain and Venezuela each sub
mitted a list Of distinguished lur.sts
who would be acceptable to II a. un
pire. These embraced the most noted
m6n ef Europe. but it is a tribute to NJ
Maertens that his was the only one on
the lists Of both countries ". Maertens'
reputation as an authority on intnrna.
tlonal law Is worldwide and has led to
MS frequent selection as arbitrator and
umpire IN international differences. Ha
is an official of the Russian fsreIgn Of
nee, professor Of international law at
the University Of st. Petersburg. and
author OF MaeTtens' Treaties, hte stand
ara Dook or eference on all the treaties
Oh the world. Little doubt Is felt as to
his acceptance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
Will Tails Bs Anetn.r GoIton Case.

Cedar Rapids. Iowa, Oct. 14.-At
its recent meeting at Springfield.
ILL.,. the supreme grand lodge Of Odd
Fellows passed on the contending
claims Of Indisnola aud Jefferson,
this state, for the location Of the
orphans home in favor of Indianola,
reversing she Iowa grand lodge. This
being resented. the delegates from
the lodges in this county met here
and adopted resolutions that the
matter Is not within the province Of
the grand lodge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14

Lansing. Mich, Oct. 14.-State
Commissioner of Insurance Campbell
has issued a circular asserting that
the citizens of Michigan are being
swindled by worthless fire insurance
companies which have no legal
standing in tho state. He names
% companies which he says have no
authority to do business In the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
Meeting of the Railway Unions.

Peoria. His. Oct 1.-THE federation
'natter was considered Informally yes
teroay by the representatives OF the rail-
road brptherhOods II the abseroe of
Grand Chief Arthur. Of the engineers
brotherhood. He arrived yesterday aft
ernoor. and the federation conference at
once adjourned until today. as the chiefs
- the five brotherhoods desired 80 con-
slider legislative matters. II was decided
that w. Hynes. Of Denver. grand
trustee Of the Semen. should he located
in Washington dur,.s' the sessionof con-
gress TO represent the railroad men and
watch all legislation affecting their in
terests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
Lu.sssr, A,p,.r. to II. ws.ksp,.s. ..

Chicago, Oct. l4.-At the opening
OF the Lue,gert trial this morning
there was evidence that the iron
nerve Of the big sausagemaker was
beginning to feel the great strain TO
which it had been subjected all these
weeks. Attorney Pnaien for the de-
fense resumed his address. He
contendod that the state had not
proved corpus delicti. Attorney
Vincent for the defense began the
closing argument Of that side at
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
Tho Hro.hrrhoon k.deraIIon.

Peoria. Oct. 1.-The railroad
brotherhood officials spent the morn
ing discussing the plan Of federation.
The proposition to iederate will prob
ably be agreed to. Chief Arthur; OF
the brotherhood Of Engineers, has
withdrawn from the conference and
lefs the city. claiming that his hands
were tied because his order had not
approved the plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
Con iideuce I'm lis Wife,

Glenville, W. Va, Oct. 14.-Gov.
Atkinson, who has hitherto refrained
from comment touching his wiie's
trial. has Just made a statement in
which he asserts in strong language
the belief in his wife's Innocence,
and declares the principal witnesses
against her suborned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
All Are IN II But Halfa Dozen.

Pittsburg. Oct. 1.-THE organization
OF the greatest combination of window
glass manufacturers ever formed in this
country has been completed at Camden.
n. j. 1t was named the American
Window Glass company. and Is corn
posed OF all the factories of the country
except half a dozen small concerns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14

Washington. O,t. 1i.-Johu A.
kasson. ex-member Of congress from
Iowa and an ex-minister to Austria.
has been appointed special agent By
the department Of state TO negotiate
the reciprocity arrangements under
the Dlngley tatiff law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14

Ndi-, IA d iNtlSl W lj1. X. v.
Pierce, chief consulting physician of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. Buf.
falo N. ", says: II suffered for fourteen
years with female weakness, nervousness
and general debility, trying everything I
could find to help me-all to no avail Al
though / was thoroughly discouraged and
disgustedwith taking medicine when heard
of DIR. Pierce's medicines, thought would
try once more to find relief / took the
Golden Medical Discovery and Fayorite
Prescription and too great praise cannot be
given for the rapid relief they gave me. 1
am now free from the former troubles, and
may God bless DR.. Pierce in all his under
takings to cure suffering humanity
Thousands who had reached this forlorn
and hopeless condition of body and mind
have found new hope and rescue in the use
of these marvellous remedies.
DR.. Pierce's great thousand page book.
The Peoples Common Sense Medical Ad.
wiser" is sent free in paper covers for 21
one-cent stamps to pay cost of mailing only:
or, cloth bound for 81 stamps. Address,
DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
Rev. ]. K. Thompson. OF East Calais Washing
ton Co, Vt, writes concerning this great work:
" am charmed with the style and general SUBJ
ject matter of the entire work. / consider IL a
valuable addition to carefully selected library
The purpose TO set men right physically is a noble
the same time fearless way in which YOU handle
those delicate subjects pertaining biology thus
making the work admirably fitted for the young"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
New Woman + Progressing.

Chicago. oct 1i-Last night 13-year-
oio FloreEce Gleason fired a bullet into
the brain Of her lover. John Peters. and
then turned the weapon against her own
temple. The bullet entered her brain.
killing her instantly. Peters was re-
moved to hospital, where the doctors
fay he VIII die. The shooting was the
result of a loVars' nuarral
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14

New BenkerS Association Prssidsnt.
Peoria. Oct. 1.-THE Illinois State
Bankers association concluded its
convention this afternoon. W. T.
Fenton. Of Chicago. was chosen
president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
Eosl,sh Pre.s on silver

London, Oct. 14.-All the afternoon
papers urge the government to give
the coup DE Grace to all rumors Of
its intention to tamper with the sill
yer question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
strike. returned to work TODAY pend.
ing the settlement by arbitration.


San Antonio, Tex, Oct. ii Pas
sengers on the Southern Pacific from
the vest report having passed
through a severe snow storm near
Alpine. Tex, yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14

Pitssburg. Oct. 14.-Three thou
sand five hundred miners Of the
river district. who had been on a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14

Washington. Oct. 14.-The monthly re-
port OF the agricultural department on
tne European crop situation. summar-
izinS the reports Of European corre-
spondents. was made public yesterday
Following is an abstract: Recent infor-
nation, while il may in some coses mod
ify TIE crop estimates for particular
countries. does not essentially change the
situation as regards the deficiency in the
principal cereal crops of Europe. The
outlook for wheat in the Australian COL
ohles continues good. but the prospects
IN Argentina are somewhat less bright,
owing to drought and frosts Accounts
from lndia are quite favorable. both as
TO the kharif crops. harvested, or to be
harvested this fall and as to the seeding
OF the Rabi crop, 80 be harvested next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
spring, which latter lrciuoes the wheat
World, En..-c Wheat and I've CroUs

spring, Which latter Includes the wheat
eicP'
"ofid> En-.Zo Wheat and Rye Crops.
Inc annual estimate Of the worlds
wheat and rye crops issued by the Hun
garidh ministry of agriculture. gives the
following revised results for 1897, COM
pared with 1896: Wheat production. i'm
porting counties, sc0,I1,CsO for 1897;
ss6.6Ss'coo for 1896. Exporting countries.
1885, l'd4l,S96'ooU; 1886 j, ,io2,902, 600. Total
Wheat production of both importing and
exporting countries in 1897. 2,142, 511 COO;
IL 1896. 1888 ,541 eco; let deficit 1897 2C2-
Ss3.Oc0: 1886. l3G,5Si. 0G0. The worlds rye
| crop is put down by the same authori-v
as follows: 1897. 1.l63. .457 .0C0: 1896 l203,-
10000 These figures are all in bushels.
Against the net deficit Of approximately
203.oOotGO bushels Of wheat estimated by
the ministry il estimates that there is a
| rerdue OF from l45. eco to l10. 0O0. coo
| bushels out of the former crops. leaving
In round numbers from $4,000. .e00. GOO
down TO 33,cO0,OC0 bushels as the quanti-
ty by which 1t would be necessary to
curtail consumption II these estimates
should prove to be correct.
Many People Will Go Hungry.
II is, of course, quite likely that under
| the influence of high prices consun1ptior
Will be curtailed by mere than this
| amount, and that existing stocks will
not be reduced too near to the point OF
complete exhaustion. Extremely pessi-
ms a,-is'ic repeE,s as 10 the extent of the
lataa b.. ~ ~ ,itas, ,a nav Dseh circu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14

Arno,d's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, 25 and SO cents. Reiss'
drng store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14

Medical men say rheumatism is
the forerunner of heart disease
Hoods Sarssparilla cures rheuma-
tism by it's action on the blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-14
WORLDS BREADSTUFF.
Statistics Calculated to Help the
Farmer Decide Whether to
Hold His Wheat.
DEFICIT IN THE SUPPLY SHOWN,

But a Contraction in the Consumption
suggested. Owing to Increased Prices OF
Wheat and Rye-Russian International
Lawyer Selected as the Umpire In the
Venezuela boundary Dispute-Indic.-
tion That Justice Field Is to Retire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-03

Ran AAIUCK WITH A PIsToL.-A
special from Marion, in the extreme
southwestern part OF the State, says the
town was thrown into the widest ex
c;.ement yesterday by the wild conduct
OF - man named Grubb, from Allegheny
county, North Carolina, who marched
up the street shooting right and left
The stranger arrived by noon train,
and officers were at once telephOned
for, as his appearance aroused alarm.
Wien half way up town Grubb met
the Town Sergeant ana Deputy Snider
lie commanded them 10 stand back ,and,
after some further talk, Snider turned
20 leave him, when The man fired, hit
ing Soider in the neck aud seriously,
hut not fatally, wOundiDg him. The
report that Snider was killed spread,
aud Grubb continued to run up Main
street and shooting at any one near
him. By the time Grubb reached the
court house square line of armed men
met him. Grub had exhausted his
ammunition, but showed fight by
throwing mis- pistol at Deputy Marshall
Roseubaum. Grubb was at once knock
cd down and taken to jail.
About twenty shots were fred, but,
strange to say, Grubb was unipjured,
except for about dozen bird shot in
his head Several bird shot struck citi.
zens about the face.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-03

FAssAR GIRLS IN PANTALETs.-The
most interesting incident in the history
of the senior class at Vasssr College is
the anuual howl" which is always
held in the gymnasium. This year the
word howl, in announcing the event,
was dispensed with, and the proceed
my was bulletiued as "The Closing
Exercises of School '97.'. The mem
bers OF the c!a-s appeared dressed as
children. Their frocks were short,
made OF gingham and calico, and worn
with pantalets, which Webster de
-critcs as resembling pantaloons,
worn by females and children. "
These pantalets were of many styles.
Some were made of nankeen, which
marked the wesrers as being both
practical and frugal. Others were
made of white MULE, edged with lace
AID embroaidery. These features OF
adornment were tied on just above the
Knees with ribbons. The exercises
consisted of essays, compositions and
reciiations 10 led with drives on the
faculty and many of the class.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-03

Mr.. Isaac Horner, proprietor of the
Burton House, Burton, w. Va, and
one of the most widely known men in
the State, was cured of rheumatism af-
ter three years of suffering. He says
Il have not sufficient command OF
language to convey any idea of what l
suffered, my physicians told me that
nothing could be done for me; and my
friends were fully convinced that NO.
thing but death would relieve me of my
suffering. In June, 1894, Mr.. Evans,
then salesman for the Wheeling Drug
Co., recommended Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. Il: this time my foot aud limb
were swollen to more than double their
normal size and it seemed to me my
leg would burst, but soon after l be-
gan using the Pain Balm the swelling
began to decrease, the pain to leave,
and now consider that am entirely
cured" For sale by J. II. Janney
Druggist, 70l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-03
BRIG * =
OFFICE 1o7 SOUTH ROYAL ST,
Alexandria, Virginia.
LEGAL NOTICES,

VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office Of the
Y Corporation Court Of the city of Alex.
andria, on the 11th day of M=y 1897.
Ellen Washington (who sues b. Scott Akcrs,
her next friend) VS.. John Washington
Memo. I be object of this suit is to obtain
decree divorcing the complainant, Ellen
Washington, from the bonds of matrimony
with the defendant, John Washington
1t appearing by an affidavit iled in this
Cause that the defendant, John Washington.
is non rcsid mt OF this State 1t is ordered
that the said defendant appear here within
fifteen days after the due publication OF this
order aid do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
| Gazette, a newspaper published in the city Of
Alexandria, Va. once week for four sue.
! cessive weeks, and posted at the 'front.' door
of the Court House of this city.
Albert Stuart, p. q.
A copy-Teste:
JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk,
By j. T. CALLAHAN, d. C.
my12 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-03

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIEp REMEDY.-Mrs
Wiuslcw Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years ty millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success. Ii soothes the child, softens the gums,
sil&ys all pain. cures wind collie, and is the
best cmedy for Diarrhoa. Is pleasant to the
tsste. Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
world, Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its value
is incalculsble. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wing
lows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
isn17 90 6&N1YI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-03
The True Remedy.

w. NJ Repine editor Tiskilwa, Ill,
"Chiei,n says I'VE wont keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs, and Colds Elk
perimented with many others, but
uever got the true remedy until we
used DR.. Kings New Discovery. No
other remedy can take its place in our
home, as in it we have a certain and
sure cure for Coughs, Colds, Whoopiug
Cough, etc. 1t is idle to experiment
with other remedies, even il they are
urged on you as just as good as Dr.
Kings New Discovery. They are not
as good, because this remedy has q
record of cures and besides is guaran.
teed. 1t never fails to satisfy. Trial
bottles free at E. l.. Aliens Drug Store
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-03
LocKnARr. Texas, Oct, is, 1889

Paris Medicine Co Paris, Tenn:
Dear Sirs - Shipus As soon as possible > gross
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. My customers
want GROVES Tasteless Chill tonic and will
not have any other. In our experience of
over 20 yesrs in the drug business We have
never sold any medicine which gave such
universal satisfaction. Yours, respectfully,
J. S. BROWNE & Co.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-03
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-03
o. l22. ALEXANDRIA, VA. THURSDAY EVENING, Jul
EfEETITGS.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, June 1. 1897.

ALEXANDRIA, VA June /, 1897.
HNHE ANNUAL. NEETiN of the Stock
Il holders of he y NDRIA BRICK
G MPANv "; be held ~ the company;
office. 1O7 south 3nva ST ct, Alexandria
Virginia or h r. Dai Juy l 1897, al
$50 o'clo,k p. III.
NJ. B II RI w, secr'tary j ! I'm
VNHG NNrAi, MatTI>G of the stock.
i holders of the no iii " st iL,.X.
ANO"ia IMPaaVEMENT COHPANY will
be eli at the office ot tn. conipanY 80. 2lG
King -tr ct lex ndia ". o. TUf D,Y,
June S.h xt ii i2 O'Clock III. 81 eriei Of
the Pre- idont.
my22 Is R. F. KIN; X Secretary.
THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the Stock
Il holders of the SAVINGS INVESTMENT
COMPANY viii he held at the company's
Office. 12S south Fairfax street. Alexandria,
Va, MONDAY, June eth, 1897, at eight
o'clock p. IL.
my23 2w w.F. LAMBERT, Secretary.
A NNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK.
II HOLDEBS OF THE WASHINGTON
REAL ESTATE COMPA Y.-NotIce is here
by given that the annual meeting of the
stockholders of The Washington Real Estate
Y OIuudEJ VIII DC DCl'i III tiiC pi'hC'pai OiilCc
of the company, No. 313 Eing street, Alexan-
ia Va. on tho FIRST MON DAY IN JUNE
(7tb) 1897 At II 30 o'clock 4. m, for the
election OF officers for the ensuing year and
transaction Of such other business as may
constitutonally come before said meeting
Books for the transfer of stock will be closed
on MONDAY, May 31st to MONDAY, June
1th, both dates inclusive.
Ky order of the Board Of Directors,
G. F. RAM5DELL.
my12 2w Secretary.