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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

The battle ships Kentucky and Kear-
sarge, launched Thursday, are exact coun-
terparts of each other and make brace
of fighting machines more powerful than
any two ships that steam upon the seas.
Sister ships built on the same lines from
the same specifications, the eye of an ex-
pert navy man would be needed to note
any little differences in their construction.
Both are tremendous men-of-war and
unique in appearance. They seem rather
short for their breadth of beam. Their
extreme length is only 36S feet, while
amidships they measure y feet inches
across. The forward freeboard measures
IA feet 3 inches, and the freeboard aft
II feet inches. The mean draft of both
ships is 23 feet q inches, with their normal
40 tons of coal, which means n displace-
ment of Il, 800 tons. Power stands out in
their every line, but it is in their tremen-
dous armament and their magnificent ar
NOR that the Kearsarge and Kentucky
frighten one even to look at them. Four
threa tening 13-inch guns peer out from
the two main turrets: that is, two guns
TO each turret. Over the main turrets are
two second turrets, which carry each two
S-inch guns. Fourteen 5-inch quick-firing
rifles make up the waist armament. The
secondary batteries consist of twenty g.
FOUNDER rapid-fire and six 1-pounder guns
and four machine guns. There are five
torpedo tubes, two on each broadside and
one at the stern. Two military tops
mounting machine guns, complete the ar
mameDt of these ships. 1t is doubtful il
any other warship can hurl such n mass
of metal from her side as these sister ships
will be able to do when in action.
Their draft. when the coal stock is light
will enable them to steam into the prin-
cipal navy yards and ports of the country.
AS for armor. the Kentucky and Kear-
sarge need ask odds of no fighting ship in
our own or in arg other navy. All the
armor is OF solid nickel steel, harveyized.
The barbette's armor is Is inches in thick
ness, and the 13-inch gun turrets are pro-
tected by II inches of the same hard
metal. Directly in front these turrets are
strengthened with II instead Of 10 inches
Of harveyized nickel steel. Armored bulk
heads will shelter the vitals of the ships.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31
CROPS FROST.BITTEN.
Fruit Trees and Early Vegetation
Suffer in Many States.


Suffer in Many States.
The cold wave which swept in from the
west last week did much damage to fruit
trees and early vegetation in all the States
which it traversed. The injury has been
increased by the fact that the preceding
warm weather caused the trees to blossom
freely. The extent of the damage cannot
be accurately estimated, but telegraphic
reports from various sections show that
serious injury has resulted.
Throughout the greater part of Illinois
orchardists and farmers take gloomy
view of the situation and predict that the
fruit crop has been badly hurt. Reports
of damage come from many points in Mis-
souri,, but horticulturists in the famous
Ozark region think their crops will be
protected by snow. Kansas, Oklahoma,
Indian Territory, Arkansas and Texas re-
port damage to fruit trees. Reports from
northwestern Arkansas show destruction
has been wrought in the fruit crops of
that section by recent heavy rain, snow
and sleet. The strawberry crop Of the en-
tire northern tier of counties has suffered
thousands of dollars worth of damage.
while all other fruits except the apple
crop are believed to have been killed.
Many Texas fruit growers assert that the
blizzard practically ruined the crop. 9th
ers say that the freeze was not severe and
general enough to do such widespread
damage, but all agree that the loss will be
sprious
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

Regiments O. Men Seek Passage.
About 10000 men are sailing each
month from Tacoma and Seattle on the
regular passenger steamers for Juneau,
Skaguay and Dyea. Forty-five trips were
scheduled for February and March, and
to these must be added the voyages made
by schooners and sailing craft of all sorts.
Every kind of craft in Seattle and Ia
coma, even to canoes, is hiring ont for
Skaguay and Dyea. Canoes will carry
one all right if properly managed. The
Alaska Indians have been coming down
every summer since 1859 for the hop-pick-
ing season on Puget sound, padding 1,o0O
miles down and back again. The canoe
business has come TO life again, therefore,
and Indian canoemen command high
wages.
10 Tacoma, n city Of perhaps 10000
persons, which was until recently in finan-
cial distress, "petering out and losing its
bottom" Eastern Investors said, 10000
men month passing through and leaving
dollars for outfits means a great deal.
Houses that have been empty since the
boom burst in 1890 are full now, and ho-
tells that have been closed for the last
three years are crowded with guests. The
same is true in Seattle, where rents have
advanced twenty to fifty per cent.
The transportation business is paying
as good returns as the best Klondike
claims. Indeed boat is far better in
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

The construction of six torpedo boat de-
stroyers of 800 tons displacement and six
torpedo boats of $50 tons, to cost, exclu-
sive of their armament, a sum not exceed
ing S2,340,000, is also provided by the
bill, and II gunboat TO take the place of
the Michigan will be built at cost NOT
exceeding $260,000, and will be stationed
on the great lakes, provided her construc-
tion shall conform to all existing treaties
and conventions.
For armor for the ships authorized in
the bill and under construction an appro-
priation is made of $5,400,S00, provided
that the armor for the three ships author
lied by the act of June 10, 1896, shall not
cost to exceed S3,210,000. and no contract
for armor plate shall be made at an aver
age rate to exceed S400 ton. including
nickel For equipment of the new vessels
authorized $4,000 is appropriated.
The bill provides that the contracts for
the construction of the new vessels shall
be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy
to the lowest responsible bidder. having
in view the best resources and most expe-
ditious delivery. The total amount car
ried in the bill Is S35,GS3, ,O59. The nppro-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31
CRAWLING. MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 81, 1898.
NINE eANDITs SLAIN.
Black Jack Gang Completely Wiped
Out by Mormons.

Out Dy MOrmOuss
The notorious Black Jack gang of out
laws that has for years defed the United
States and local authorities of the South
west has at last been wiped out and its
career of crime ended. 1t remained for
the avenging angels OF the Mormon col
ony of Casas Grandes, Mexico, to seek
out the rendezvous of the bandits in the
almost inaccessible Sierra Madre noun
tains and to accomplish what the Ameri-
can officers had failed to do, by carrying
death to its members. The news was
brought into Casas Grandes by party
| of American prospectors who stumbled on
the bodies of the dead outlaws Monday.
Feb. %.
Mrs. A. f. Mcdonald, an old woman
member of the Mormon community at
Round Valley, forty miles east of Casas
Grandes, was murdered by two members
| of the gang and her store looted. The
| avenging angels of the Mormon church
took the trail and followed it for two
weeks. On Sunday, March 9, they dis
covered the retreat of the gang at point
in the mountains fifty miles from Round
| Valley. They surrounded the camp and
at daylight began firing from their points
of concealment behind the rocks. They
did their work well and in a few minutes
not one Of the gang remained alive. Nine
bodies were found by the prospectors the
| next day, and they afterward learned
from the Mormons the manner of their
| slaughter.
The Black Jack gang of train robbers
was the most desperate and successful
that ever operated on the border. Among
its crimes was the looting of the town Of
Solomonville and the murder Of the post
master there, the holding up of train
on the Santa Fe Railroad at Rio Puerco,
| n. NJ, and at Grants Station, n. Nj. At
the latter point two trains were robbed at
different times, the most recent robbery
being five months ago, when it was report
ed the outlaws secured 1000. The Unit
ed States authorities have sent two expe-
ditions in pursuit of the bandits, but were
never able. to locate their hiding place.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31
BUTTE MINERS PERISH IN A FIRE
Score or More Believed to Be Under
Ruins of Hale House.

Ruins OF Hale House.
A fire of unknown origin, which started
early Monday morning at Butte, Mont,
destroyed the Hale House, in which about
400 miners were sleeping. 1t is believed
that from fifteen to twenty-five of these
were killed. The loss is about $1OO,OOO,
including personal effects, none of which
were saved.
The Hale House was one of the numer-
Gus flimsy structures erected by the min
ing companies for the housing of its work
men. 1t is probable the exact number Of
miners who lost their lives will never be
known, as the safe containing the register
is buried beneath tons of debris. The
building was three stories in height. The
top floors were of frame. The flames
were discovered in the basement at about
$3.50 in the morning after they had made
great headway. In few minutes every
window was filed with dodgers, scram-
bling to escape and shouting for help.
Volumes Of smoke poured out Of every
crevce. Many were rescued by ladders,
md several men jumped out or fell. -Four
of these were killed. The injured were
carried to the hospitals in hacks.
Despite the cold and snow huge crowd
gathered below to shout encouragement
to the unfortunates, or to lend hand in
any scheme of rescue. Hose carts were
sent from the Anaconda mines to aid
the local firemen, but their work was in
vain, as only one charred wall remains.
At least fifteen bodies are believed to be
under the ruins.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

or. her deck hamper badly wrecked and
several planks of her hull washed loose
by the seas which broke over, her. While
there were no signs of boats among the
wreckage, it is not believed that her pas
sengers and crew escaped by putting of
from the vessel in them. Furthermore,
no word has been received from the sur
vivors, If any exist.
According to the tugboat men, there
was a pretty stiff breeze when the Almy
sailed out Of Golden Gate on Sunday, and
by noon it was blowing gale. She left
under topsails, and when last seen was
standing out for an otfing. There was a
heavy sea running, and it is supposed that
some time during the night she was struck
by squall and turned turtle.
The Helen w. Amy was once south
sea trader and was quite famous for her
many adventures among the reefs. The
vessel was in good condition for an old
vessel. She was on the dry docks some
days before being put on the berth, and
her owners spent $4,000 in repairing her.
She had temporary house on deck.
When the Almy left port she had twenty
five tons of ballast in her, besides the
provisions of the passengers and their
outfits. She was vessel Of only 250
tons
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

Nestment than claim. Mr.. High Wal
lace of Tacoma. q son-in-law of Chief JUS
tice Fuller and president of the Chilcoot
Railroad and Transportation Company,
rented the steamship City of Seattle last
fall for 81 800 month. She carries 625
passengers and 400 tons of freight, and
makes the trip to Dyea in 20 hours. She
had gone out of commission, and her own
ers were mighty glad to accept Wallace's
offer. They are not so glad now, however,
as Wallace is clearing over $4,000 a
month above expenses, with prospect Of
no decrease in business in the next three
years.
Not one of twenty-five steamers will
consider any more proposals for freight
unless the date is later than May !. They
have absolutely every cubic foot of space
below deck and above already contracted
for. Nor is there much chance to obtain
passage except on through tickets from
the East, in which case berths are reserv-
ed.
The Tacoma company that has built an
electric road in the Chilcoot pass is al
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31
FIXING FOR WAR.
Dons Rush Work Day and Night on
Naval Vessels.

Dons Rush Work Day and Night on
Naval Vessels.
Late adviccs received by the Navy De-
partment from it's representatives abroad
describe in detail the extraordinary ef-
forts which are being put forth by the
Spanish naval authorities in preparing for
war.
On the cruiser Cristobal Colon 1,500
men, it is declared, have been at work
night and day for fortnight past, max
ing that ship ready for service. The ar
mored cruiser Carlos V. is now at Havre,
France, where she has just received from
the French cannon maker, Canet, two
enormous eeven-inch rifles. These guns
fire projecti.es weighing about 500 pounds,
with range Of twelve and one-half miles.
The cleven-inch guns are mounted one
forward and one aft. In addition Canet
has furnished the Carlos V. with broad
side battery made up of 5.5-inch rapid-fire
guns. The projectiles employed weigh
about seventy pounds, and the rate of fire
is about twelve shots per minute.
A bill is pending in the Canadian Parlia-
ment imposing poll tax of $500 On each
japanese immigrant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31
MAY TRY MARTIN AGAIN.
Prosecuting Committee Will Make an
Effort Despite the Opposition.

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Effort Despite the Opposition.
Despite the efforts of the opposition to
discourage them, the prosecuting commit
tee have decided to bring again to trial
Sheriff James Martin and number of his
deputies for the shooting at Lattimer
Sept. 10. This decision was reached at
meeting held in Hazleton, Pa. The
money placed at the disposal of the COM
mittee for prosecuting the first trial was
sufficient to pay all Indebtedness. The
sympathy of the country still seems to be
with the miners, as contributions continue
to come in. Treasurer John Nemeth stat
ed that each mail brought encouraging let
ters from different parts of the country.
Rev. Father Aust will go to Chicago as
a missionary, and there endeavor to inter
est his countrymen.
The lawyers who represented the de-
fense at the last trial say that retrial is
out of the question. The last trial cost
the county $4,000, and the committee
paid out $1,000, while the defense ex
pended FIVE times this much. 1t is likely
that a change of venue will be asked for.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

The Kentucky and kearsarge can steam
at the rate of ten knots an hour for 6,OOO
miles. or at thirteen knots an hour for
4,OOO miles-clear across the Atlantic.
They can carry 1,210 tons of coal with
ease, and in case of necessity 400 or 500
tons additional Their engines and boil
ers are of the best approved types, and,
all in all, there are no more ferocious en-
enes of destruction in the world. Each
has horse power of 10000 and can speed
along at the rate Of sixteen knots an hour
without strain. The cost Of the ships was
close to 81 100000 each. Two of like pat
tern are now building.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31
I'M Hl>E(lHELL

Advices from Rome revive the report
that Archbishop Corrigan is to be made
a cardinal next June.
Ernest Wright, William Walker and an
unknown miner were buried alive by a
mine cave at Gaynor, Kan.
The brig Amy was wrecked on the Cali
fornia coast, and the crew lost in sight of
hundreds of people who were unable to
give any aid.
The Garfield corrupt practices law
was sustained by the Ohio Supreme Court
Wednesday. The law limits the amo-at
of money which candidates for public Of
fees may spend to secure election.
The Spanish newspaper FL Correo of
Madrid said that the loss of the Maine
was undoubtedly due to lack OF discipline,
as American sailors were "drunkaris, in
subordinates, thieves and lighters"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31
FORTY LIVES LOST.
Bark Helen w. A1my Wrecked at Sea
OFF the Golden Gate.

Forty lives are believed to have been
lost n few miles outside the Golden Gate
by the capsizing of the bark Helen W..
Almy during storm. Twenty-seven Of
those lost were passengers bound for Cop
per river ports and other points in the
Alaskan gold fields. The other thirteen
were the captain and crew of the vessel.
When the first intimation of the wreck
was brought to San Francisco the tug Sea
Witch was dispatched to the point indi-
Gated. The bark lay upon her starboard
side with her stern low down in the wat
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31
GUNS ORDERED EAST.
Military Authorities Take Important
Steps in Anticipation of War.

A radical step in anticipation Of war
was taken by the army administration
Thursday afternoon. Orders were issued
TO the commanders of military depart
ments and posts in various parts of the
United States calling for the immediate
shipment to the Atlantic seaboard of all
siege, field and rapid-fre guns in use at
all infantry stations east of Denver.
The commissary department authorized
the manufacturers of tents, camp equip
age and clothing for the Government to
furnish such articles in unlimited quanti-
ties for the use of the army until further
notice. Accouterments within the quar-
termaster generals Office, necessary in the
time of war, are to be supplied for use OF
the State militia organizations, as well as
for the standing army.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31
GEN. MILES WANTS 600 HORSES,
Asks Authority TO Place the Cavalry
on War Footing,

on War Footing.
Gen. Miles has asked Secretary Alger
for authority to place the cavalry on a
war footing. Similar requests have been
granted in regard to the artillery. Gen.
Miles wants GOO additional horses immedi-
ately, so that the departments may be
equipped with full compliments of men.
1t is expected the horses will be bought
and the cavalry troops enlarged by suffi-
cient men to give each troop the number
it should have in time of hostilities. At
tenton has also been called by Gen. Miles
TO the necessity of more field guns and
rapid-fire guns. II the guns can be speed
lily secured the army will be supplied.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

HIT EY a BLIZZARD.
Nebraska in the Grip of an Intense
Gold Wnyc.

Throughout Nebraska the mercury reg
istereJ q drop of fifty degrees in tempera-
ture between Monday noon and Tuesday
night. During that time n severe blizzard
has ragged in the State. The mercury fell
20 zero at many places. A hurricane was
q leading feature Of the storm. The wind
attained velocity of eighty-sevon miles
per hour at several points in the State,
and in many localities the air was filed
with snow.
, Considerable damage was done by the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31
SIXTEEN MORE SHIPS.
Naval Appropriation Bill Provides
for War Vessels.

In the naval appropriation bill, which
was reported to the House Tuesday and
referred to committee of the whole, pro-
vision is made for increasing the fighting
ability of the navy by the building of three
sea-going coast-line battle ships, one OF
which is to be named the Maine. The
three vessels will be 1000 tons displace-
ment each and will each cost S3,000,000,
exclusive of armament
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

GIAYLING LODGE, No. 35e. r. d A No
meets in regular communication on THURSDAY
evening on OF before the full Of the moon.
FRED NARREN. w. NJ
A. TAYLOR, Secretary.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31
KLONDIKE SHIPPING.
GREAT DEAL OF IT is OF THE
"OLD TUB" ORDER.

The Old Indian Method of Traversing
the Waves by Canoe Is Again in
Vogue Chilcoot Pass Electric Road
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

priatons for the current year were $31,-
91S,G27, and the estimates for the year
ending June 80, 1890 furnished by the de-
partment, aggregated $50, 12S, 234.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

All gambling at Dawson City, Klondike,
has been restricted to Legitimate games"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH.
Rev. j. j. Willltts, Pastor. Services every Sum
day at 2:.O p. m. Sunday-school at p m
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

DANISH Ev. LUTHERAN CHURCH = Rev.
A. p w. Becker, Pastor. Services every SUM-
day at 1880 a. m. and 7 p. m, and everyWednes-
day at D. m. A lecture in school room IL m
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

GRAY LING CHAPTER, II. A. M, No. l2i-
Meets every third Tuesday in each month.
]. X. MERE. h r.
A. TAYLOR, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS. No. 162, moets on
the I'd and 4th Saturdays at O'Clock in the af-
teinoon. MRS. A. l.. POND. President
REBEcCA WIGHT, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

MARVIN POST, No. 240, G. A. R., meets the
second and fourth Saturdays in each month
w. S. CHALKER. Post Com
&c. HANSON, Adjutant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH-Fathcr
II. Webeler Regular services the End Sunday
In each month
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

SOCIETY MEETINGS.
~~~~~NSN-~-~~~~~~~~-N~ N~~~O~~~~S~~~~~>>~~
NJ. e. CHURCH-Rev r. l.. Cope. PsstoG
Services at 10 80 o'clock am. and 7I1 Pun Sun
day school at l2 IN. Prayer m m,eting every
Thursday evening ut ~ o'clock. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH = Sunday school
at IL o'clock. Y. II. y. G. T.. at @ p. m. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening.
DANISH Ev. LUTHERAN CHURCH = Rev.
A. p. w. Becker, Pastor. Services every SUM-
day at 1880 a. m. and p. m, and everyWednes-
day at 7 p. m. A lecture in school room IL m
METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH
Rev. j. j. Willltts, Pastor. Services every Sum
day at 2:.O p. m. Sunday-school at p m
ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Father
H. Webeler Regular services the End Sunday
In each month
G1AYLING LODGE, No. 1856. +. d A. No
meets in regular communication on THURSDAY
evening on OF before the full OF the moon
FRED NARREN. W. N
A. TAYLOR, Secretary.
MARVIN POST, No. 24O, G. A. r., meets the
second and fourth Saturdays in each month
w. S. CHALKER. Post Com
j. c. HANSON, Adjutant.
woMENs RELIEF CORPS, No. 1s2 meets on
the I'd and 4th Saturdays at 2 o'clock in the af-
teinoon MRS. A. L. POND. President
REBEccA WIGHT, Sec.
GRAlLING CHAPTER, r. A. NJ. No. l2l--
Meets every third Tuesday in each month.
]. X MERz. H.
A. TAYLOR, sec
CRAWLING LODGE, /. o. o. f., No. Is.--
Meets every Tuesday evening.
ANTON LARSON. N.a-
G. o. MCCULLOUGH, Sec.
CRAWFORD TENT, X. o. t. NJ. No. lo2--
Meets every Saturday evening.
T. NOLAN, II. Il.
CRAWLING CHAPTER. ORDER OF EAST
ERN STAR, No. 49, meets Monday evening on
or before the full OF the moon.
MRS. II. r. FORBES, w. n
Mrs. FRED NARRIN, Sec.
COURT CRAWLING, /. o. F., No. 79O.-Meets
second and last Wednesday of each month.
J. WOODBURY.. c. Il
b. WIsNEI, r. s.
CRAWLING HIVE. No. "a. l.. o. I. M.-Meets
every first and third Wednesday of each month
MRS. GoULETTE, Lady Com
MRS. +. WALDE, Record Keeper
REGULAR CONVOCATION OF PORTAGE
LODGE, No. 141, X. of r., meets In Castle HAN
the first aud third Wednesday of each month
JULIUS X. MERTz, X. of II. s.
AMBROSE MCCLAIN, c. g.
CRAWLING COUNCIL, No. X. & 5. M,
will hold their gular ccnvocation on Friday, on
or before the full of the mooo.
JULIUS X. MERz. T. j. M.
+. L. NICHOLSON, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH : sunday-sehooi
at l2 o'clock. Y. +. y. G. +. at 9 p. m. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

CRAWLING LODGE, /. o. o. f.. No. 1H.-
Meets every Tuesday evening.
ANTON LARSON. N. O.
G. O. MCCULLOUGH, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

CRAWFORD TENT, X. o. 7. NJ. No. 102- =
Meets every Saturday evening.
J.J. COLLINS Com
T. NOLAN, II. h.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-03-31

CRAWLING CHAPTER, ORDER OF EAST
ERN STAR, no. S3, meets Monday evening On
or before the full OF the moon
MRS. II. Z. FORBES, w. NJ
Mrs. FRED NARRIN, Sec