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heroes live are situated apart from the works It would not be wise to jeopardize the powder Of a whole war by the presence of dwellings that might catch fire. The houses are half a mile away, and should they be burned down no spark could reach the powder works.
 When tne workman sets out In the morn ing he carries with him tin pail and pipe, for he Is an incessant smoker. When he reaches the borders of the powder works he finds a place for his tin pail and his pipe and secretes both where he will know where to find them. He then enters the building and takes his place along with the other workmen-
 All day long he handles materials the se- crets of which he scarcely knows, while he must treat all as though made of wax, yes and even more tenderly, for wax VIII endure some heat, but powder will not. There are men who work among the chemi- calls where the formula for making gum powder Is carried out day after day. These
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Here hot metal Is brought almost in con- tact with the powder, yet so skillfully that it will not ignite.
 The dynamite nitro-glyeerine works are managed by men who do so at the con- stant risk of their lives. Frequently the owners themselves are blown up in att tempt to make difficult combination; and for every new explosive which is sent out to the warning world, a life has been sac rificed in the main powder works.
 Dangerous Cases
 No one can have any idea of the ex- plosiveness of these materials. Heat. cold, force and friction equally ignite them, and
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men stir together the ingredients and care fully form the powder. They work with wood, and no matter how great the hurry, they must be careful never to stir too vigorously or to drop a particle or any thing upon the floor where it could be step ped upon.
 Then there are others of these heroes
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vaunted honor. that somment is super

vaunted honor, that somment Is super ffuous.
 But, if in case like this 1t becomes a question of honor. then I. may God for give me. place the honorable character of the Germans above all.
 However, the whole matter is simply nonsense. for the reason that the German arms cannot be defeated. and the sooner the American obtains the right concep- tion of the power of the German arms, the more remote will be the possibility of a conflict with them. If fellow who admits himself that he does not master the English language. breaks out in such a boast of sycophantic enthusiasm, and exclaims Hail Columbia" then this is simply hor- rible and must be disgusting to every gem uine American.
 DIR. T. A. KLEBS.
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MRS. wlNsL0ws SOOTHING SYRUP.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SoOTHEs the CHILD. sOFTENs the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO. and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other
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who work in the preservative department where the gunpowder is packed into cans. An even more dangerous occupation than any of these is the process of heat ing the cans and boxes so that they can be sealed and shipped across the country
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GERMAN AMERICAN.
Dr.. KIebs Does Not Sympathize With
 America.
J. A. PERRY.


 America.
 Dr. T. A. Klebs, Nineteenth street drug gist, In a publication published under his signature in the Anziger des Suedens, in Nashville, commenting on the editorial pub Ished in the Birmingham Courier on May 2, Ca translation of which was printed in the Daily News of last Saturday, says as follows:
 Birmingham, Ala, May 2s, 1898. In an editorial in its issue the week before last the Birmingham Courier speaks of the present war, and after some baseless talk comments upon the possible extension of the war and the participation of Germany as an enemy of the United States. and asks the question, What then?" Can and dare we, arms fin hand. fight our own home? Without the slightest hesitation he answers at once, 'sYes.'' This answer might do for a fellow without home or country. but 1t
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there is scarcely any choice In this respect between hish and low explosives.
 There are two kinds of explosives-low and high. The term explosive Is one ap-
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ure Goodbye, and may my readers bt taught lesson: "A legacy! "A fool! "A pauper! "A tramp! Advertiser
 J. A. PERRY.
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both her lcheildren and herself. and admin I istered it upon the advice of her family l
 physician. She states as follows:
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The little colony of houses in wAieh these
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
a SIS, 100000 sYNDICAE.
British Capital Interested in the Sacra-
mento Valley Beet Sugar Industry.

British Capital Interested in the Sacra-
mento Valley Beet Sugar Industry.
San Francisco, Jan. 14.--A cabegram
from London announces the success of
the mission of Willard f. Green who re-
Gently left for Europe in the interest of
the beet sugar syndicate, which has been
negotiating for lands in the Sacramento
valley. Satisfactory arrangements have
been made and all that remains is to Sc.
cure the proper persons to cultivate the
beet.
Contracts have been sigued by which
10000 acres of land, near Chico, Ma.
rysville and Red Bluff have been secur-
ed, and the work of erecting three i'm
mense sugar factories will be started at
once. The syndicate has capital of
$50, 600, 600 and intends to make the ven
ture success il money and experience
can do it. The land secured cmbotlies
tracts from Glenn ranch, and Bidwell
ranch and the Pbelan estate and the
Stanford estate, With other tracts in
smaller quantities
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
LETTER HOLDS HIS WHEAT.
There Are Many Inquiries Concerning
His Immense Stock.


Chicago, Ill, Jan. 14..-"We are not
sellers CT cash wheat" said Broker
George j. French. who is Letters repre-
sentative in his wheat operations.
"Our ideas az to wheat values are good
deal over the popular ones just now. We
think cash wheat will be worth 81 some
time this season. We are the position OF
a man with velvet If we are right IN
our views we want to get all there is in
it. If it should develop that we are
wrong, it will still he the sother fellow $
money we are losing"
a shipping house sent n few days ago
to see what could be done with somc of
the Letter grain. 1t was told the asking
price was 10 cents over May, of course a
prohibitive figure just now. All the
shipping firms have bee IL making inuui-
ries to see if there was any business for
them. They have all had the same reply,
big ana little.
Broker French says it is not the plan
TO open negotiations for the wheat abroad.
Whatever business is done will be done
through the shipping concerns on this
side, the number of which is legion
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
9 /. VIII. !. !. , o o'l,S,!; + lR'I,tSl:
Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street.
MR.. SKINNER TO RETURN.


The announcement that Otis Skinner
has been persuaded to play return en-
gagement at the Academy of Music next
Thursday night will he read with a great
deal of pleasure by that class of theatre
goers who appreciate great dramatic per.
formances. Mr. Skinner will present his
new and successful romantic comedy,
prince Rudolph" and the production is
quite an elaborate one, especially us re-
CARDS the costumes worn by both the star
and his company. The play depicts Ger
tain phases of high life at the court OF
one of the smaller German princes, the
action taking place in the early years of
the present century. The costumes which
are worn are of the Empire period and are
very handsome as we'll as picturesque,
and they have been made. from models
which Mr.. Skinner obtained in Europe
Mr.. SINNERS company has been materi-
ally strengthened for the coming season
and it seems probable that in "Prince
Rudolph" Mr.. skinner has found vehi-
Gle which pleases not only the critical
but the entire theatre going public.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
DIED AT HINTON.

Mrs. James Martin passed through the
city enroute to Ferrum, Franklin county
yesterday afternoon, having in charge
the remains of her husband, James p.
Martin, who died the evening before at
Hinton, w. Va, where he had been for
the past month under treatment for can
Ger. Deceased WAS prosperous farmer of
Ere nklin county auu his death will be a
sad loss to the community in which he
lived. The cancer from which he suffered
had been removed, but death was caused
by an abscess forming at or near the
roots of the fearful disease. Deceased
was an uncle of George S. and Harry
Jack, Of this city. The funeral will take
place at the home place near Long Branch
tomorrow. He leaves two daughters by
a former marriage and is still survived
by his second wife
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
A TREAT FOR ROANOKE.

John Mason and Marion Manola are
announced to appear at the Academy OF
Music next Monday, January II in their
great success, "Friend Fritz" the mere
announcement of which is sufficient to
insure the popular artists crowded
house. Tue scene of "Frieud F,itz," is
laid in Alsace, and is described as q
three act love idyl, which holds the inter
est of the auditor from the beginning to
the end. The role of Fritz fits Mr.. Ma
son to nicely and shows the talented
actor at his best in MANY respects Suzel
as interpreted by Marion Msnola Mason is
the gem OF the piece, and affords superb
vocal efforts. "Friend Fritz" might be
called musical comedy, but it is some
thing more than that. for it touches life
more closely than the regulation comedy,
and that life of the idyllic sort, which
also touches the heart of the multitude
and interests while it also amuses. This
Will be the last appearance of the Masons
in Friend Fritz" as they are shortly to
produce new piece. Tho company is
the same as originally seen in it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
A PLEASANT EVENT.

The current topic class was delight fully
entertai ned by Mrs. Richard Watson Fry
Friday afternoon from 4 to e.. Mrs. Fry
was assisted in receiving by her mother r,
Mrs Mitchell. Mrs. Douglas Bland Fry,
Mrs. K. l.. Lorraine and Mrs. S. H. Cole
man. Miss Sue Figgatt presided at the
punch bowl. The refreshments were
gracefully dispensed by the following
young ladies: Misses Annie GRAY, Edmo.
mia Lorraine, Mollle E. Young. Souhie
Washington, Marie Lorraine and Mamie
Dupuy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
BORO-THYMOL!

ANTlSEPTIC, GERMIClDE AND AS
TRINGENT
FOR USE EXTERNALLY AND IN.
TERNALLY.
BOROTHYMOL is n combination of
the well known Antiseptics and Astrin-
gents, Boric Acid. Tannic Acid, Eucalyp.
toll Thymol, Menthol. Baptism and Gaul.
liberia. Use locally as mouth wash and
garGle, and for general anuseptic use il
has no equal Large bottles % and 50
cents. At Nnssic's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
DIR. BROUGHTON DEPARTS

Rev. DR.. l.. G. Broughton, for the past
four years the pastor of Calvary Baptist
Church, left yesterday, accompanied by
Mrs. Broughton and son, for Raleigh, n.
c., where they will spend the next six
weeks. = large number OF the DOCTORS
friends and members of Calvary Church
were at the depot to bid him good bye
and wish him. God-specd in his new At
lanta home DIR. Broughton will preach
his first sermon in Atlanta on the first
Sunday in March.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
JUMPING CARS CAUSE DELAY.

Train No. /, due here at $50 a. m. yes
terday, was one hour and halt late, hav-
ing been delayed at Forest depot on ac-
count of freight car jumping the track
at that place. The train WAS also delayed
some time at Il point east of Petersburg,
where another freight car had jumped
the track.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
CATHERINE INCRAHAM IEAl

Elizabeth, n. j., jan. 14.-Catherine
S. lngraham, native of philadelphia,
died yesterday at the Old Ladies' Home,
aged 81 years. The deceased was the
widow of Captain John Smith, who kept
a hCtel in Philadelphia at the close of the
evolutionary war at which hosiery
was the rendezvous Of all the officers of
the army. He was lnso the commander
CT packet plying between Norfolk and
Europe. The deceased formerly resided
in Jersey City and came to Elizabeth
fourteen years ago.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
GRACE CHURCH.

Thee will be preaching at Grace
Church o-morrow at II a. m and 73O D.
m. Morning subject, "Our Work"
Evening subject, ga Message for Each
One" Sunday school a $50 a. III. Glass
meeting at p. m. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening. Epworth League Friday
evening. ALI are welcome
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

We had calendars for ALL Thousands
have been given away. No one has been
disappointed. Everybody that called has
been supplied. We now have big sup
ply of policies insuring every one against
damage by fire and lightning a policy
for everybody. Come one, come all.
CHAS. LUNSFORD 81 son,
General Insurance and Surety bonds
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
A SMALL FIRE.

An alarm of fire was turned in yesterday
at 1O:45 a. M. from box 80, which is To-
Gated on the corner of Eighth avenue and
Third street, and the Junior Hose
Company's wagon and two firemcn were
soon on the scene. T'he fire was in
small factory on Eighth avenue near
Third street. With the AID of the two
chemical engines which are carried on
the hose wagon the fire was soon extin-
guished, but the building was found to
be on fire in another room, and this was
quickly put out with buckets of water.
The fire alarm system is out of order and
the city should see that it is PIT in n
proper condition. Yesterday when the
alarm was turned in the big bell at the
Junior house only struck once, while the
Indicator Mt the Friendship Company's
house did not register any box at all.
There were only two fireInen present and
1T Is probable that they would not have
heen there had they rot been at head
quarters at the time. None Of the other
firemen knew of the fire until it was over.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

The friends and acquaintance of the
late Mrs. keziah Gilmore Henry, wife of
Prof. t. L. Henry, principal of the Third
ward colored school, will hold memorial
services at the Fifth Avenue Presbyte-
rian Church tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock. The deceased was well.known
and highly esteemed for her, Christian
virtues and was prominent in works of
charity among her people
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
AUXILIARY NOTICE.

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brother.
hood of Locomotive Engineers arc re.
quested tn meet this morning at 8 o'clock
at Mrs Webb's, over +. NJ. Marks gro
Gerry store, to attend the funeral OF Mrs.
Ada Tucker. late president of the Auxil-
iary to the Order of Railway Conductors.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
OFFICERS INSTALLED.

The following officers were installed in
Osce"la Lodge No. AZ. knights of Pyth
las, on Thursday night by Grand Chan
cellor Darnall: G. c., j. C. Page; V. c.,
j. Il. Schick; Prelate. Sam Stone; NJ. of
w, Geo. Myers; NJ. at A., i. A. Fish
burne; I. G., JAS. S. Arthur; O. G., w.
G. Thomas; K. of r. S., a-ooch Vaughan;
NJ. of F., John Il. heichardt; NJ. of e.,
Samuel e. Crap.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
SOME LOCAL news

We are not the Oldest coal and wood
dealers in the city, neither are we the
youngest. But we were the FIRST to
GIVE THE PEOPLE CHEAPER COAL.
This is the point that should interest
you. J. II. WILKINSON & co.
'Phcpe 2l0
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
TAX RIOT N INDIA

Bombay, Jan. 14.-There has been tax
riot at Boriavi, near Nariad... IN the Gu
jaret district. y collector was seriously
injured and five Sepoys were killed
Three hundred Sepoy troops have been
sent to the scene Of the disturbance from
Ahmedabad
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
WILL BE DECIDED SOON.

On Monday in the supreme court of APP
peals at Richmond the case of Brooke VS..
Turner WAS argued. This case, which is
only test case, was gotten up here at
the time the Gland grabbers'' first started
on their depredations and the outcome
has been eagerly watched for by per, ons
all over the State. 1t is thought that an
opinion will he rendered either next week
or the week following.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
VERY NEW.

"Mezzatint Crystal fotograf." Posi-
lively the newest and prettiest picture
made. With each dozen we give out life
size rortrait free. Call and see speci-
mems and get terms ST. LOUIS POR.
TRAIT CO., Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
A GkEA 7 BIG BARGAIN.

Groom house within three blocks of the
Terry building. Just newly painted aud
in elegant condition; renting at $40 per
month. Price only $7S5. Cash. See this
quick, as it won't stay long at that price.
THE PEDIGO- BELIEF REAL ES-
TATE co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
CHASE DIsCHAkGED.

IN the case of G. G. Chase, for the
shooting of NJ. Linkenhoger, which caus-
ed the latter's death. the grand jury at
Fincastle failed TO find au indictment, as
1t was clearly a case of self.defeDce, and
Mr. Chase WAS DISCHARGED.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15

'0S Union Whitehead, the prettiest
wheel in town, ready for your inspection.
Engleby & Bro. Co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

At ST. Johns Church tomorrow the
services will be as follows: 8 Il. M, com
mun,on serice; J l a. IN. morning prayer
and sermon; 4 p. n. service and short
sermon for children.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
Reduced Erice@ at
tCUTICURA SOAP......i5e GIL EEGS

Tooth Brushes, CSC, 17c, Sc and. 80. .O4
Hair Brushes. 45c, 20c, tic aud $50 .O7
Nail Brushes, 25c. Ice. 12c and 80. 10
Cloth Brushes, &c, 45c, 23c and . .0D
Bath Brushes, Sic, 67r, Acc and. -. .23
Shoe Brushes, Sl.25, SIC, &c and. . %
Shoe Sets, 81 %, Sic, 63c and. ..... 40
Complexion brushes. Csc and - 81
Infants brushes. 45c. 23c and go. 10
Shaving Brushes, Soc, 23c. SC and . 03
Whisk Brooms, 25c, IS, lie and. -. .OS
Japanese. Toothpicks (box). ....... .03
Perfumery, triple extracts. per OF. 20
Pearls of Violets, quadruple extract.
per ounce 40
Pipes. so, 40 and Soc kinds cut to-. 20
Cashmere Bouquet Soap, large cake, 81
Acme Imminent, 81 ounce bottle. .25
Cigars, per box OF so. Observation-Disclosures. go
Camphorline, sells everywhere for 25c, 13
Colgate's Violet Water, 25c size. -. .13
Acme Witchhazel Lotion, for face
and hands. 20
Mirrors, 4x6 inches. beveled edge,
plush trimmed. II
Rromo Kola, 10c size . .O5
Curling Irons Sc and Toe sizes .O2
Hoods Sarsaparila.. SO
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
THE CHINESE SITUATION.

Hong Kong, Jan. 1.-THE British tor.
pedo boat destroyers Hart and Handy,
conveyed by the despatch vessel Alacrity,
have been ordered northward. The home
ward orders of the British tirst.class
cruiser Edgar have been countermanded.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
ADDRESS TO ORGANIZED LABOR

Mr.. Keinard, of New York, will adj
dress the laboring people and citizens of
Roanoke at the Old Opera House tonight
at 1850 on Socialism and organized labor.
The Roanoke Machine Works Band will
flu nish the music. The public are cor
daily invited to attend.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
CIRCUIT COURT.

The circuit court was in session only a
very short time yesterday morning hut
no business of any kind was transacted.
Court will be in session to day hut moth
ing Of Importance will come up.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
TO ATTEND FUNERAL.

The Ladies Aid Society of the First Bap.
tist Church will meet at 9:45 this morning
in the chapel to attend IN body the flu.
neral of Mrs. tucker at 10 O'clock.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15

TAKE A TONIC-VAN LEAR'S
neutrality-suspicious., with iron,
quinine, and strychnine-is true invg-
Grating tonic. IS cents per bottle VAN
LEAR BROS, Druggists.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
eEIsEN GETS TWO Years.
Convicted of Seduction, but at Once
Moved for q New Trial.

Yesterday morning when the jury in
the case against Conrad Geisen, charged
with the seduction Of Letta Hicks, filed
into the courtroom after only about an
hours deliberation, there was a very per-
ceptible stir in the large crowd that Fad
gathered to see what the outcome would
be.
Everyone in the room waited breath
lessly for the verdict and when the fore
man pronounced Geiseu guilty and fixed
the punishment ut two years imprison-
inent In the penitentiary, hundreds of
eyes were Immediately turned upon him,
but he did not blanch.
His counsel Immediately moved to set
aside the verdict and argument will be
heard on the motion some day next week.
Geisen gave bail in the sum CT $1,000,
with j. j. Geisen and Henry Scholz as
bondsmen.
TURNER GETS SIX.
The case of Charles Turner, oolored, for
shooting d. G. Yates, was also taken up
yesterday, with the result that he was
sentenced TO six years in the penitenti-
airy. The following citizens composed the
special jury that tried Turner: +. o.
Weber, Il. d. McClintock, C. p. Read,
III. Patterson, Jno. Waters, J. W. Gold,
J. b. Foller, G. b. Thomas, Rev. Ira w.
klmmel, A. H. Peck, j. j. Adams and
A. S. Asberry.
This is the fifth criminal case that has
been tried this term and 1t is also the
fifth conviction. which speaks well for
Commonwealth's Attorney Lyle.
VAN LEAR's COLD CApsLEs cure
bad colds. That's what tlfey are made
ri &c
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
A FINE SERMON.

There was another splendid service at
the Lee Street Church last night. Rev.
Mr.. Pursley preached fine sermon and
the meeting througout was good. SER
vices again to night at 7:30. Come one
and all.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15

TAKE THE TEMPERATURE of your
room. Van Lear Bros. will sell you a
Thermometer for inst that purpose-15
or 25 cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
POLICE COURT.

Justice Wood was greeted with large
docket yesterday morning in the police
court when he took his seat on the bench,
and not one sinner escaped. An unknown
white man WAS fined $3.50 for being
drunk, and a colored boy paid 81 for
breaking street lamp. Two colored
women and two colored men were each
fined 50 for illegal cohabitation. J. H.
Holcombe was fined $40 for selling un-
sound and unwholesoTne meat and Flor.
ente Wade, colored, was fined So for
petit larceny. The case against white
man named Sweeney for selling butter
which is said to be mixed with lard was
heard but the court reserved it's opinion
nutil this morning. The fines imposed
amounted to S48 so, of which amount S11
WAS collected.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-15
.iRS. VEST is ILL

Mrs. Marguerite Vest is very i'll at her
home, No. 314 First avenue n. @. She
has been quite sick for the last two
weeks, with no signs of Improvement.