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sharkey Agrees to Meet Mitchell.

NEW YORK, Dec. Tom ORourke,
Sharkey's. manager, says: "Sharkey
will agree to meet Charley Mitchell in
a tWenty-round bout, the contest to
take place before the Lenox Athletic
Club in January. The Lenox Club
will offer purse of $4,000 for the
event.
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tragic death to-day at San Leandro.
She was driving in a light buggy. when
the horse took fright and ran away,
going through an open gate into an
orchard. A 1ow-hanging limb struck
Mrs. Marble in the breast, throwing
her from the buggy and killing her
instantly. She was 20 years of age
and a native of Augusta, Me.
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Children's Winter
Coats, S3.95.

We never overlook the young
folks at this store, but prepare
as carefully for them as for the
older folks. This line OF Jackets
you'll find just the thing for
school and ordinary wear; they
are for ages IL, IA and 16 years;
are Of good heavy coating in
fancy mixture, checks, etc.; col
ors tan, green, blue and brown;
have large pointed sailor collars
and small collar at neck, TRIM
med with solid color cloth and
rows OF soutache braid, seams all
piped and garments well made.
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Battery b. California ARTILLERY.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. General
Merriam has directed that Battery B,
California Heavy Artillery, stationed
at the Presidio, but on detached duty
at Fort Baker, be transferred to Angel
Island, relieving Battery I, Third Ar
tillery, which is remanded for service
at the Presidio. Major M. w. Wood
has been ordered to proceed to Hon.
olulu and assume the duties of Chief
Surgeon of the military post there.
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AN INCIDENT
OF THE LATE war.
Spanish Board One American ves-
sci During the Conflict.
Was the Bark Nellie Brett, From New York
for Auckland.

She Flew the Union Jack and Her
Crew, Though ALI Americans,
Were Shipped Under British
Articles, and After an Inspec-
ton Of Her Papers, the Vessel
Was Allowed to Proceed on Her
Voyage.
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Sweaters for
Men and Boys,
ST and Sl.50.

New lines just opened and the
best values ever shown for the
price In Sacramento. They arc
good, heavy, well knit elastic
garments, with the turtle neck;
come in co1ors navy blue, maroon
and black, with bright, contrast
ing stripe around collar and
skirt; splendid for cycling or for
outdoor workers in Wi4ter sea-
SON.
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State University.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-The fall
term of the University of California
will close December 22d. The mid
winter examination will begin on De-
cember 18th, and last until the close
of the term.
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Col. Bryan to Join Hi. Regiment.

LINCOLN, Dec. 1.-Colonel William
j. Bryan left this evening for Savan-
nah, Ga.,, to rejoin his regiment His
furlough does not expire until the 9Th,
but his health being fully recovered, he
felt it his duty to return
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A1ger Going to Canada.

WASHINGTON Dec. 1.-Secretary
Alger has left tn city for business
trip to Canada will not return to
the city until next Monday Assistant
Secretary Meiklejohn is acting Secre-
tary.
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BattIeship Texas.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The United
States battleship Texas, in command
of Captain Charles D. Sigsbee, sailed
to-day for Fortress Monroe.
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The latest lifeboat, which is said to
have been approved by the British. Ad-
miralty carries three long cylinders
into which a million cubic feet of air
can be compressed. The air viii drive
the boat fifteen miles an hour for six
hours.
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Tragic Death of an Old Ladv.

OAKLAND, Dec. Mrs. Abbie L.
Marble. the aged sister-in-law of the
late James G. Blaine. for some time
resident of Fruitvale. met with a
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WOmen'S Gloves,
Cashmere Wool
Is and SOC pair.

Much more comfortable these
warm, soft, black cashmere
gloves than the kid glove for the
cold, snappy Wintry days for all
ordinary wear, and particularly
comfortable for elderly ladies;
they're long in the wrist, elastic,
and in sizes 6 to 8, for 25c and
SOC per pair.
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and Empress of Germany.

BERLIN, Dec. 1.-The Emperor and
Empress of Germany arrived here from
Potsdam to-day to review the Guard
Corps Their majesties were loudly
cheered, and on their arrival at the
Brandburger gate they were welcomed
by Burgomaster Kirschner in behalf of
the city.
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Fine Stationery and
Art Engraving.

Reception and at home cards;
monogram and crest engrav-
ing; wedding invitations and
visiting cards a speciality.
We engrave copper plate with
name on only and 100 cards for
$1.6O.
We engrave copper plate with
name, day at home and 100
cards for $1.95.
We engrave copper plate with
name, day at home and address
ON 100 cards for $3.50.
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THE AFRICAN QUESTION
The Secretary of State to Arbitrate
DISPUTES

LONDON, Feb. 24.-The secretary of
state for the colonies, Joseph Chamberlain.
as set forth in parliamentary paper just
issued, proposes that in future the differ
ences between the British South African
company and the natives must be submit
ted to the secretary of state, whose deci-
sion will be binding. In addition. the ad-
ministrative council of Southern Rhodesia
is to be augmented by four elected men,
bers 10 the council and sufficient of its
nominees to ensure the company ma
iority. Further. while the responsible ex-
penditure of the commandant of the forces
will be paid by the crown, he will cease
to be a deputy commissioner and the con-
troll of the high commissioner will be based
on information from the imperial resident
commissioner.
Mr.. Chamberlain has also agreed that
there shall be separate administrators for
Matabeleland and Mashonaland and that
there shll be only one executive council.
The government of Cape Colony has ap-
proved Mr.. Chamberlain's proposals. re-
garding them as clearing the way for self
government and the probable eventual fed
eral union of the cape.
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New Orleans Entries

The following are the entries and weight:
for the races to be run at New orleans TO
dav. Commissions received and placed b!
the Los Angeles Turf club. Black 81 Co.
at Agricultural park. Take Main street
cars. Down town office in rear of No. III
South Broadway. First quotations re
ceived at 80 Il. M:
First race one mile. selling-Briggs 80
Gal Go 80. Gioja 102. Cannonade 1of, Adam
johnson 104 Pert 1O4, DR.. Simpson 1Oi, Top
per 104, Tenochtitlan 1906 Little Bramble
lO6 Bob White 106
Second race. three-fourths of mile. sell
ing--Saratoga 107. Bertha Neel Ill, Cherry
Flame ia. Teramie 115. Haltcn III, Lady
Mottle 12l. Jim Flood 121.
Third race one and one-eghth miles
Nellie 81. Milt Boyken 1902. Lucy b. 102
1922 John Sullivan 104, lockwood 107, Ar
rezzo 1O7, Dockstader 1O9.
Fourth race handicap, one mile and
twenty yards-Mr. Easton 80. CRYSTALLINE 80
Dudley E. 81. Ekin so, Brighton "a, Octave
80 What Next 100. Judge Steadman 1O4.
Fifth race, one mile, selling-Mamie
Callan 104, Sister Clara 10i John Sullivan
1906 Robert Bonner 106. Mount Washington
106 L. T. Cation JOG. Maggie S. 109. Everest
10 Bob Milican Ill. Jim Hogg Ill. Celtic
Boy 115. Glenmoyre III
Sixth race, three-fourths of a mile-Udah
100 Wilson C. 100. Balance All 100. Mark
lein 1O2, r. Sack 1902, Nalutante 103
Gupcicver 105, Annie Woodward l05, Ouch
ess of York 105. Margaret Easton 1O5. Black
Annie l05. Logistic 105 Halo Mounts 107
Governor Bushnell 10, Corelli ll0.
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IN THE HOUSE
Good Progress Made With the Sundry
Civil Bill

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2i.-The house de-
voted itself strictly to business today ami
disposed of thirty additional pages of the
sundry civil appropriation bill. The fact
that the government is preparing for con-
tingencies was recognized in the house to-
day when Chairman Cannon. who has been
laboring to keep down appropriations. ac-
cepted without a. word of protest an amend
ment to increase the appropriation to care
for the unused machinery at the Spring
field arsenal Mr.. Gillette explained that
necessity for using the machinery might
occur at any time Resolutions which
were objected to few weeks ago for the
appointment Of two extra naval cadets
to positions in the engineers corps of the
navy were also adopted. One of them will
fill a vacancy caused by the deah of Lieu
tenant Merritt of the Maine.
The item in the bill placing at the dis
posal of the quarantine service the gov
ernment unexpended epidemic funds,
amounting now to $340, 600, created consid-
cradle debate. Several southern members
desired the appropriation of an additional
500 ,0C0, arguing that in the event of a re-
currence of the yellow fever epidemic the
funds on hand might not be sufficient. The
southern members, however, were not a
unit in demanding the increased appropria-
;on. Bailey of Texas. Democrat for in-
stance opposed government control c1
ulations should be left to the states.
Underwood of Alabama. Democrat, also
opposed exclusive control by the fedora
government, the establishment of such reg
ulations having been advocated by Car
mack Of Tennessee, Democrat.
An amendment by Sayres of Texas, Dem
ocrat, TO increase the fund at the disposa
Of the quarantine service by 0O0 wa.
lost
The following proviso was ruled out OF
point of order raised by Chairman Lacey
of the public lands committee that it was
new legislation:
That hereafter no public moneys shal
be expended for the survey of any portion
of the public domain embraced within any
forest reserves of the United States. en-
cept for such surveys as may be necessary
20 designate the exterior boundaries oil
such reserves and of such lands within said
reserves as may be embraced within OF
covered by legal claims Initiated prior tc
the date of the proclamation of the reser-
vation.'
Smith Of Arizona, Democrat offered an
amendment appropriating 5000 for the geo.
logical survey of Yuma county. Arizona.
but it was ruled out on point of order
On motion of De Vries of California
Democrat, an amendment was adopted an
propriating $1,000 for the Yosemite Nationa,
park. California.
After completing thirty pages Of the bill
the committee rose.
The senate bill TO prohibit the pa ssa pc
of local or special acts by territorial lecis-
latures and to limit territorial indebt edness
was passed.
At 5;l5 p. m. the house adjourned.
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IN THE COMMONS
English and Russian Oriental Inter
ests Not Antagonistic

LONDON, Feb. 24.-The parliamentary
secretary of the foreign office. Mr.. Curzon
replying to a question in the house of COM
mons. said today Russia pledge respecting
free ports in North China was conveyed in
the following note:
Count Muravieff has expressed great
surprise at the agitation which appeared
10 prevail in England, both in the press and
in official circles, on the subject of recent
events in China. where English and Rus
sian interests could not be seriously an
tagonistic. Count Muravieff observes thai
various English statesmen of position had
recognized that 1t was perfectly natura
Russia should wish for an outlet for hei
commerce on the coast of the North Pa
cihc. Any such port will be open for the
commerce of the world and England
whose trade interests are so important ir
this region, would share the advantage
The herald., 1898-02-25
The Miners Fair

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22.-At the
Golden Jubilee mining fair today a new
worlds record for three-handed rock drill
ing was made by John Kitto, John Dingle
and Louis Page, team of miners from
Sonora. Tuolumne county. In is minutes.
with two hammers on a drill, they broke
the former worlds record of AZ inches and
penetrated to depth of 43 Ills inches in
solid granite.
In the single-handed rock drilling con-
test for cash prize the coast champion
ship and a gold medal, ]. j. Coan and T. l..
Coffey of Nevada City and T. ]. Ahern and
Joseph Larkin of Grass Valley competed.
Coan won with is inches. coming within a
half-inch of the coast record. Coffey was
second with II 3-16 inches.
After fine exhibition of Cornish wrest-
ling. j. W. Jefford of Sonoma won the
heavyweight championship of the coast
throwing Fred Tribilcox of Grass Valley
in the fourth bout which lasted three min
uteS and six seconds.
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the regiment at Fort Gratiot Mich. While
stationed at Fort Hayes, during the sum-
mer of 1867, he was engaged in guarding
the overland stage from attacks of hostile
Indians. In the spring of 1865 he marched
with his company to Fort Bayard. and in
October. 1869 he was given command of the
regiment. and was ordered to march to Fort
Worth, Tex, where 1t was consolidated
with the Forty first infantry and there
after was known as the Thirty-fourth
United States infantry.
Col. Corbin was with President Garfield
when he was shot, and was at his bedside
in Elberon at his death. He is a member
of the Loyal Legion, the Grand Army OF
the Republic and the Sons of the Revolu-
ton. He will be the youngest officer of his
rank in the army when he reaches the grade
of brigadier general.
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A PIONEER GONE
Major Selover Dead at New York
City

NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-Major Abba Sc
lover died yesterday in this eityl aged "a
years. He was a pioneer of California and
was an intimate friend of Senator Broder-
ick He was present when Judge Terry
offered Broderick the insult which resulted
in the death of the latter in a duel In
1852 he Joined an expedition having for its
object the conquest of the Hawaiian Is
lands, the king having approved of the
undertaking. The expedition was abaH-
doned. however. AT the commencement of
President Pierce's administration he was
offered the position of postmaster at San
Francisco, but declined all political honors
and entered the real estate business under
the firm name of Selover & Snton. In 1858
he associated himself with Fremont in the
Mariposa estate, consisting of an area of
20 square miles. which was sold in 1863 to
company in Wall street for 900 in
stock and 81, 800 900 in bonds.
At the outbreak of the civil war Major
Selover went to Europe for the purpose OF
buying arms for the federal government
and returning shortly afterward, entered
the busy life of Wall street. where he made
and lost several fortunes.
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Robbed the Mint

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. A.-Wm. Clark
son. foreman of the rolling mills IN the
mint. and Martin Eggers. grocer Were
hrougbt before United States Marshal
baldwin today. charged with systemati-
cally robbing the United States mint.
CIarkson. who is believed to be the real
c,Ilnrit. was held in default of 5000 bail,
but Eggers was simply held as witnesl
and was released on his own reeosnizance'
The most important evidence against the
men is a slug of gold found In Eggers pos,
session and volued at about -. IL Is saio
that pilferiug of gold on a small scale has
been going on for about three years, and
the loss is placed at $1,000 year.
The herald., 1898-02-25
ON THE TURF
Winners of the Races Run at Ingle-
side Yesterday

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24.-Weather a
Ingleside rainy; track slow. Results:
Six furlongs-Tea Rose won, Fonsavan
nah second, Highland Ball third. Time
1:151a.
Seven furlongs, selling-George Lee won
DR.. Marks second. Gotobed third Time
l:31A,
One and an eighth miles-Morinel won
'Ostler Joe second, Howard Mann third
Time, 1:56ls.
One mile. sclling-Satyr won Banemals
second, Charles A. third. Time. 1;4o1a.
Five furlongs-Traverser won, Trolle!
second. r. q. Ban third. Time. 1:O2
Seven furlongs-Greyhurst won, won
Dance second. Veragua third. Time, 1:31&
The herald., 1898-02-25
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS

Secretary Gage sent to the house yester-
day an estimate of an appropriation OF
$3.50 600 to improve Yaquina bay. Oregon.
The vault of the Shipman bank at Ship
man, ILL.,. was yesterday blown open by
robbers who used nitro-glycerine. The rob-
bers obtained $40 in pennies.
The defense in the Sheriff Martin case
introduced a lot OF witnesses yesterday to
prove the riotous conduct of the strikers in
the region prior to the shooting.
William Chenery. cashier of the Port
land. Me-. postoffice. who died last Friday.
was $1,000 short in his accounts. He had
held the position about forty years and had
never been suspected.
The herald., 1898-02-25
The De LONE Trick

LONDON, Feb. 25.-The Daily Mail this
morning alleges that attempts have been
made by newspapers In London and New
York to obtain some letters that the Brit
ish ambassador to the United States, Sir
Julian Pauncefote, is supposed to have
written, containing strong expressions re-
garding the American senates rejection
of the arbitration treaty. The idea. ac-
cording to the Daily Mail was to compel
Sir Julian to follow De LONE The paper
adds: 1.-The campaign failed, but 1t Is
evident that Sir Julian will have to tread
Warly."
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A Prisoner Killed

SALT LAKE, Feb. PA special to the
Tribune from Evanston, Wyo., says; Al
bert Peters, alias "Jack Frost" who has
been in Jail here in connection with the
SNYDER & Painter hold-up in January, was
shot and instantly killed this morning oy
Deputy Calverly. When the cell door was
opened this morning Peters sprang upon
Calveriy and attempted to overpower MN;
Calverly drew his pistol and fred two Ia.a'
shots into Peters. A wholesale jail oe'iV-
ery had been planned.
The herald., 1898-02-25
Figel's Defense

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb 2.-In the Figel
murder trial today Chas. Hoffman. cous-
in of Isaac Hoffman. testified that he saw
the pistol with which the shooting was
done In a drawer In Mr.. Hoffman's desk
during the latter part of last May. He
gave a minute description of the weapon.
and said that as near as he could fix the
date when he saw it it was about week
before Mr.. Hoffmans death. Witness
said that Figel owned the pistol about
year ago. Other testimony went to prove
an alibi for Figel at the time OF the trag-
DIV
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today heard arguments In the appeal
cases Of Murderer John Miller Of this oity,
murderer Ebanks of San Diego and George
Plyler of Santa Cruz convicted of mayhem
The Miller and Plyler cases were submit-
ted. but on the confession of error on the
part of the attorney general one of the
appeals In the Ebanks case was reversed
The decision. of course. has no effect In
Ebanks' case now, and the murderer will
hang Soon
The herald., 1898-02-25
No News Yet

NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-It is five days
since the French liner La Champagne
should have steamed into this port yet no
tidngs of her have been heard since she
left Havre on February IL. She has AS
souls on board. including 4S saloon passen-
gers, SO In the second. cabin, 203 In the steer
age and her officers and crew numbering
It's. The agents of the French line cabled
to Havre yesterday for a list of the passen-
gers and this, he says, will be here today
The herald., 1898-02-25
Claims Against Hayti

LONDON. Feb. 24,-A special dispaten
from Rome says: The government has
decided upon energetic. action TO compel
Hayti to make reparation for the Illegal
seouestration of property Of an Itaiian
sarred IN has been pending since 1888 1t Is
The case of a merchant at Port de Prix,
whose vessel and cargo. worth $4,000. We're,
II is alleged, seized illegally and sold by
the Haytien government.
The herald., 1898-02-25
Sweeney's Sentence

sACRAMENTO. Feb A.-Governor
Rndd today commuted the sentence of
Charles j. Sweeney, sent from San Fran
cisco a few years ago for granddaughter
and his term will expire March /. Sweeney
was an old-time baseball player. While
under the influence Of liquor he caused
the death Of q man in San Francisco.
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His conjecture is that some mishap mas
occurred to the vessels machinery ana
that she may be in tow of some other
craft The North German Lloyd steamer
Friedrich der Crosse from Bremen was
sighted off Fire Island at R;1O this morn
ing. She may bring some news OF the be-
lated Frenchman.
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vailed here last night. followed BY rain,
which has continued all day. The outlook
for this seasons crops is now very prom
ising.
Santa Rosa.--Sonoma county is now hav-
ing the best rain of this winter. Rain be-
gan yesterday and is continuing In gener-
Gus showers all day. about 10 OF an inch
having fallen during the storm. The RAIN
fall for this season is now 12.25 inches.
against 22.75 inches at the same time last
year.
The herald., 1898-02-25
. BREcK,s RETIREMENT
Promotes Colonel Corbin to Be Adju-
tant General

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.-Upon the re-
tirement tonight of Gen. Samuel Breck
from the United States army, Col. Henry
Clark Corbin will become adjutant general
of the army. Col. Corbin's regular army
career began when, after being mustered
out of the volunteer service March ~, 1866
he was appointed second lieutenant in the
Seventeenth United States infantry In May
of the same year, and Immediately joined
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OFFICERS ELECTED
By the Daughters of the American
Revolution

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The election
of the Daughters of the American Revoln'
ton. was not finished tonight. The vice
president general and historian general
remain to be elected.
Mrs. Daniel Manning was elected presl'
dent general. Mrs. "A. d. Brockett of Vir-
ginia was elected vice president general In
charge of organiza ton of chapters. Mrs
Charles A. Stakeley of Washington was
reelected chaplain general. The recording
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secretary general elected was Mrs. Albert
Akers: register general. Miss Sue Hetzell;
treasurer general. Mrs. Mark b. Hatch,
these being also from Washington. Other
officers elected were Mrs. Robert Hatcher
of Maryland. assistant historian general,
and Mrs. Gertrude b. Darwin, librarian
general
The herald., 1898-02-25
Out Of Jail

PITTsBURG, Feb. A.--Late this after
noon Mr.. Won der Abe was released from
jan, the Mercantile Trust company CIV
ing bond, and will indemnity the trust COM
pany should the bail be forfeited. Won aeF
Ahe left for st. Louis tonight =
The herald., 1898-02-25
Criminal Cases Decided

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb 24.-The Grim
inal department of the state supreme court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-07-06

Tho missionaries who have iabored on
The various Islands of tho Paelnc ocean.
the saint from those countries. the
families N Elders who are now thsrs
or who have been there at any time and
all friends ~ the Lattrr-day saint mis-.
Hlnnr, arc. Invited TO attend m. rcun.
Ion ~ Pacific island missionar.ss nt
Calders Park tomorrow. Thursday tho
After lunch an interesting proer,m
WIN he rendered, In which roprrsputa.
tinnH nf The different Islands viii partl.
clpaie, There viii b. hymns. aonrs ana
speeches In the several language IN ths
ISLANDS lnlrrHporcrd with Instrumental
music by native lihwnilnnH.
The committee requests that those
VINO attend shall. na Tar na prlrtleabis
unite with the misslun In which thsy
are more particularly intcrerted ana
phrilkr ~ lunch together Hour Tor
lunch one O'Clock Program commence
nt three O'clntck
i'apid Transit ears viii leave tho
Thrhtrr corner every hour during no
morning on the hour. After ~ n'ei,Il
thrrc win Do three cars every nom. NJ
nn the hour ana az N ANA q mi1ut y
cents "F
NlmI.H.on 20 grounds 10 cents. child.
ron under y years free tN Fr1unda