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The herald., 1898-08-16
Getting Lee,A Views

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.--0eneral Lee
was at the War Department early today
He had long talk with General Corbir
before the Secretary arrived. and then en-.
tered the secretary's room and discussion
proceeded at considerable length. devoted
mainly to conditions in Cuba, although
General Lee told the Secretary something
about his own troops. General Lee Is here
for the purpose Of discussing the admins.
tration of Cuba. and as he no doubt will be
one of the commissioners appointed under
the protocol. the Views Of Secretary AlgeI
and of President Mckinley will be made
known to him, and he will tender such ad-
vice as his residence in Cuba enables him
tc. give.
The herald., 1898-08-16
In South Dakota
Held for Murder

PINE BLUFF. Ark, Aug. 15-Miss Rs-
chael Morris of Clarendon, accused of be-
ing an accessory to the murder of John
Orr, is believed to be in Jail here.
For some days admission to the jail has
been absolutely refused those not official
ly connected with that institution. Re
liable persons passing the jail observed o
young white woman seated at the window
of room which is occupied exclusively by
women. While the authorities denied that
Miss Morris was in Jail, they made no at
tempt to explain who the woman was. ex-
cept to mention that she was held as .
murderess.
The herald., 1898-08-16
The Sutro Estate

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15.-the Evening
Post says that the three-million dollar es-
tate left by the late Adolph Sutro Is insol-
vent, and that unless the creditors agree
to withdraw their claims for the time be-
Ing, the esate will be hopeless1y swamped.
Much of Sutros property is mortgaged.
and other necessary expenditures are eat
ing the estate up very rapidly. The ex-
ecutors of the estate say that If TING is
given them every possible demand win be
met, and that there will be large residue
for the heirs. The attorneys for the Sutro
estate deny that there is another will. and
say that Mrs. Kluge's claims are ground
less,
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Will Rebuild

SANTA CRUZ. Aug. 1s.-Colonel William
Forsythe will start for Fresno tomorrow to
make preparations for rebuilding his raisin
packing house, which was destroyed by fire
GA Saturday. He expect to have it COM
pleted in time for tho next seasons crop.
At present It is undecided whether to make
the structure Of brick and iron, or wood.
Colonel Forsythe says that the Phoenix
Raisin company will also be resurrected.
The new packing houses will be fully as
complete as the ones destroyed.
The herald., 1898-08-16
Hooley's Expose

LONDON, Aug. 15.-In the bankruptcy
court today the Registrar listened to q
number of unimportant disclaimers and
explanations in connection with the
charges made by Mr.. Ernest T. Hooley,
the company promoter, now under examine
alton in bankruptcy proceedings. There
included statements by the counsel for
Lord Winchilsea, reports of Sir Edward
Sullivan and the solicitor for Mr.. Beall,
whom Mr.. Hooley had publicly charged
with being one of the greatest blackmail-
ers in London"
The hearing was adjourned until Nom
day next,
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ST. LOUIS. Aug. 15-As the result Of =
wager, Miles Mcdonald. a teamster. dived
from the top railing OF the Eads bridge
into the Mississippi and came out unin-
jured and triumphant. Mcdonald was
talking with several associates about the
feats of Steve Brodie and made the asser-
ton that he could dive as successfully az
has Brodie. A wager followed and he per-
formed the feat. The distance from ths
railing to the water Is liz feet. and the
water is about Is feet deep. He was pick.
up by skin, none the worse for the ex-
perience,
The herald., 1898-08-16
A Naval Review

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The Navy De-
partment is considering the project of q
naval review in New York harbor on next
Saturday, when the battleshps and cruis.
ers under Admiral Sampson arrive there.
Efforts have been made to induce the de-
partment to have review of the ships and
a land review of the sailors. 1t Is probable
that the final decision will be to have the
war vessels go up the river to Grants
tomb, at Riverside, and there fire a salute.
The trip up to the tomb affording the pub
lie sufficient opportunity to view the
ships without firing the sailors by land
procession.
The herald., 1898-08-16
Supplies for the Yukon

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 15.--The steam
ship Fulton sailed last night for st. Mi
chae The Fulton carried large amount
Of freight, including government supplies
She also had about six tons of mail. Her
passengers include party Of twelve men
from st. Louis under the leadership of Otto
Heppenheimer. They are taking with them
river steamer in which they will ascend
the Yukon.
The herald., 1898-08-16
HAYS RECALL

Causes Regret in British Diplomatic
Circles
LONDON, Aug. 15-The afternoon pa
pers, without exception. express regret at
the probable return of Ambassador Hay &c
the United States to succeed Secretary Day,
and they hope he will see his way clear to
decline the appointment to the State De-
partment. as 1t would be pity to interrupt
an Ambassadorial career promising real
results for the future Of the two nations.
The Westminster Gazette says:
while an American before an. none
could have worked more effectively to fos-
ter the growing Anglo-Saxon sentiment.
The recall of Colonel Hay. while q gain
to his country, would be no small loss to
ours"
The herald., 1898-08-16
NOT MUCH DAMAGED
The Texas Repaired-The Brooklyn
Soon Will Be

AUG '1e1uS 1Sop~41eu-4A OAoVAAy ~
Soon Will Be
NEW YORK, Aug 16.-Freshly painted
and looking as trim and neat as II she had
only gone into commission. the United
States battleship Texas awaits favorable
tide to be fioated out Of the dry dock at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard. The needed repairs
to her hull. upperside. superstructure and
machinery have been completed under the
watchful supervision of Naval Construc-
tor Bowles, and II anything the war vessel
is stauncher and more formidable than
ever.
The authorities at the navy yard expect
the other vessels of the squadron to arrive
by the end Of the week, and the cruiser
Brooklyn will probably be the first to reach
the yard. The new dry dock will be ready
to receive one Of the vessels within two
weeks, as the workmen who are removing
the coffetdam in front of the big dock are
now cutting away the last row Of high
wooden piles which obstruct the entrance.
The herald., 1898-08-16
Victorian Politics

VICTORIA, B. c., Aug 15-Semlin, the
opposition leader, has succeeded in FORM
ing a government. with himself as premier.
Semlin. Cotton and Martin were sworn In
this afternoon as members Of the execu-
tive council. The full cabinet has not vet
been decided upon. Semlin takes the posi-
tion Of premier and chief commissioner Of
land and works; F. c. Cotton minister of
finance, and Joe Martin attorney general.
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wetmore Won't Run

STOCKTON, Aug. 15.-Charles A. wet
more, the well known wine expert, who
was always Republican until he declared
for .res silver and Bryan. was today NOM
mated by the Stockton Democrats for as
semblyman, but under an agreement with
the Populists. that place is to go to the
Populists II their nominee, DR.. Foreman,
thinks he Is the right man for the place,
and his friends say he has that opinion Of
himself. So 1t is likely that Mr.. Wetmore
will be dropped.
The herald., 1898-08-16
Colombian Arbitration

WASHINGTON, Aug B.-The legal rep
resentative of the Colombian government
called on Secretary Day today for the pur-
pose Of making arrangements in connec-
ton with the final settlement Of the claim
Of italy against Colombia. 1t Is represent
ed by the Colombian government that when
the award by President Cleveland as ar
bitter was made, there was no provision as
to the method Of settlement. and the prop
osition of the Colombian government is that
this question be referred to the United
States as arbiter. 1t is the desire of CO.
lombia that this matter be settled in a
manner to preserve the dignity and self
respect of the republic.
The herald., 1898-08-16
Shot a Tramp

RED BLUFF, Aug. 15-B. F. Francisco,
living seven miles from here, shot and Sc
rfously wounded tramp named Cook,
who is said to have come from Bakers
field The tramp was smoking pipe by
the side of Francisco's barn, and on being
ordered to move on, assaulted Francisco,
who fired shotgun at him, carrying away
the upper part of his head. Francisco
brought him to hospital, and he may re-
cOvpr
The herald., 1898-08-16
Damaged by Fire

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 1.-two men,
II. Langley and Leo Contello. were quite
severely injured at fire which broke out
at sos Franklin street last night. The build
ing was tenement house, and the men
were hurt while attempting to rescue the
inmates, who narrowly escaped death by
fire. Costello is a fireman. and Langley
lived in the house. Both will recover. The
loss by the fire was only about $1,000
The herald., 1898-08-16
Earned the Money

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 15.-Amanda p.
Austin has sued the estate Of Millionaire
Jefferson Wilcoxson. her uncle, for $50 ,000
She claims that Wilcoxson induced her to
come from Missouri and care for him in
his old age. which she did for seventeen
years, remaining single at his request. He
promised her $4,000. After his death $780,
900 was found in his safe. which she claims
had been set aside for her.
The herald., 1898-08-16
A Commercial Conference

CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-Arrangements are
being made for conference of the lead
ing manufa cturers and business men Of this
state for the purpose of securing an ex-
preston Of representative opinion on the
question as to what position this govern
ment ought to take for the furtherance
and development of its trade and COM
merce in the formulation Of the treaty of
peace with Spain. The conference will! be
held under the auspices Of the Illinois Man.
ufacturers association at the Union League
club, in this city. August 25th. at an in
formal dinner,
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LOST AT SEA
The American Bark Funk on Flinders
Island

4SlauO
TACOMA, Wash, Aug. 15.-The barken-
tine c. c. Funk, reported wrecked on
Flinders Island Tamaria, sailed from To-
coma for Melbourne May 22 under COM
mand Of Captain Nillsen, loaded with 61S.-
800 feet OF lumber. valued at 1885, Captain
Nillsen succeeded Captain Charleston al
her master during the past year. Little 10
known here of her Captain or crew. She
was owned by r. w. Schultz in San Fran
cisco. She has been engaged In the lumber
carrying trade for years, making regular
trips most of the time from Tacoma ia
San Francisco, San Pedro and Hawaii.
Only Two Were Saved
LONDON, Aug. 15.-Further advices
from Melbourne say that two persons
named Peterson and Kroum were saved
from the American bark C. C. Funk, Cap.
tain Nilsson, bound from Tacoma for Mel.
bourne. the wreck Of which, of Flinders
Island, Tasmania, with the loss Of eleven
lives, including the captain, his wife ana
two children, has been reported.
The herald., 1898-08-16
Attempted Suicide

SAN JOSE, Aug. 15.-Mike valco. a young
man 10 years Of age, who has been working
In cannery, attempted suicide this even
ing. through disappointed love. He was
found at o'clock lying on the Alameda,
with bullet hole in his left breast. The
girls name Is Aranka Pete, IS years old.
valco had made frequent threats to end
his life If the girl refused him. He 10 likely
to recover.
The herald., 1898-08-16
CAUSE FOR HASTE
Spanish Prisoners at Santiago Dying
From Fever

SANTIAGO. DE CUBA. Aug. Is, 11:25 a.
m.-The Spanish steamer Isla de Luzon
sailed this morning for Spain, having on
board 21s6 Spanish soldiers. The Isla de
Panay will probably sail to morrow. and
she will be followed by the De Satrusete-
gui The Montevideo arrived this morn
ing and will begin loading at once.
The embarkation of the prisoners Is
being pushed with great activity. This is
rendered imperative by their horrible con-
dition. The mortality is so great In the
Spanish camp, where disease Is rampant,
that no longer are the dead buried.
funeral pile of ten Of twelve is made. satur-
ated with kerosene and set fire to, cremat-
ing the bodies in the open air.
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SANTA ROSA, Aug. 16-Albsrt Swain,
a young man Of this place, was seriously
and perhaps fatally wounded today by the
accidental discharge Of cartridge In q
Eiflo which he Va cleaning.
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A Legal Conference

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 15.-The official
general conference of legally constituted
commissioners for uniformity of law from
all the States of the Union began their
eighth annual congress at the Grand Un-
ion Hotel today. The conference is presid-
ed over by Judge Brester OF Connecticut.
The herald., 1898-08-16
Nominated for Conrress

YORK, Pa. Aug. 15.-E. d. 3eigler Of this
city was this afternoon nominated for Con-
eress from the Thirteenth District by the
Democratic conference.
The herald., 1898-08-16
VIII Break Camp

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-According TO
Information received by Adjutant General
Corbin, arrangements have practically
been completed for the abandonment Of
Camp Russell Alger. near Falls Church,
Va
The herald., 1898-08-16
Professor Fillmore Dead

MILWAUKEE,. Aug. 15.-Word was re-
celved in this city today of the death of
Prof. ], c, Fillmore at New London, Conn.
Prof Fillmore was a noted authority ON
Indian music. He formerly lived In Mil
waukee, from which city ne moved to Cali
fornia some time ago.
The herald., 1898-08-16
ARTICLE THREE
Terms Offered Spain In Regard to the
Philippines

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Owing to an
error in the transmitting. article three of
the full text Of the peace protocol. as cabled
from Madrid, was not given with accuracy.
The text Of this article is really as follows:
ARTICLE 3-The United States will oc-
cupy and hold the city, bay and harbor Of
Manila, pending the conclusion Of treaty
Of peace which shall determine the con-
troll. disposition and government of the
Philippines"
The herald., 1898-08-16
Muller Will Hanr

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 15.-Judge Car
roll Cook today sentenced John Miller to be
hanged at San Quentin on Friday, October
14th. Miller Is the cripple who killed James
Childs in this city November IL, 1896.
The herald., 1898-08-16
Plyler,s Mavhem Case

SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 15-When the sec
ond trial of George F. Plyler for mayhem
was called today, his attorneys from San
Jose failed to appear. Josselyn and Houck,
local attorneys were appointed in their
stead, and the case set for Wednesday.
The herald., 1898-08-16
The Wellburn Case

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15.-In the
United States circuit court today Judge
Morrow overruled the demurrer Of the at
tonreys for the defense in the suit to re-
cover $4,000 from the bondsmen of ex-Col-
lector Wellburn.
The herald., 1898-08-16
Northern Forest Fires

SANTA ROSA, Aug. 15.-The FORE st fires
which have been raging in this vicinity for
the past few days have not been extin-
guished. The damage already done is esti-
mated at many thousands Of dollars.
The herald., 1898-08-16
a Peaceful Camp

SAN JOSE. Aug. 15.-Troop A. First reg
iment, Utah volunteers. are encamped to-
night at Agricultural park. en- route to the
Yosemite valley.
The herald., 1898-08-16
ORIENTAL QUESTIONS


LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Foreign ONCE
Il 4 reported here today, though the re-
1Dort u yet lacks confirmation. intends to
Il 3esnt euti-18ritish attitude Of The 1suns n
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SANTIAGO DE CUBA. Aug. 15.-s:15 p.
m.-The OFFICIAL report submitted to Gen:
shafter by Collector of the Port Donaldson
shows the customs revenues from July 90
ing for the first fortnight Of American adj
mlulStTation. s.sselsf ,
The herald., 1898-08-16
The Fisheries Question

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Aug. 15.-The coloni-
al government today received dispatch
from Hon. Joseph Chamberlain. British
secretary Of state for the colonies. stating
that her majesty's government has decided
to appoint royal commission to inquire
into the state of affairs on the Newfound.
land and French treaty shore. ~
The herald., 1898-08-16
ON THE DIAMOND

Results Of Games Played by National
League Clubs
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Commissioners Sale.

NOTICE Is hereby given that in pursuanc,
IN of the authority and directions con
tanned in the decfetal order of the Cros.
County Chancery court made and entered al
the August term. 1s.s. thereof. in a certain
cans" therein pending between Vim. Block
trustee. and Smith. Graham & Co.. a firn
composed of X. Nj. Smith and John Graham
plaintiffs. and +. p. and Salie Allen, his wife
were defendants, the undersigned. as com
missioner of saia court. will offer for sale nj
public outcry to the highest bidder at tho
front door of the Court house of said count,
in which said court is held in the Town ot
Nanndale. Arkansas. within the hours pre-
scribed by law for judicial sales. on
SATURDAY. OCTOBER sth. 1898.
The following described real estate, situated
in the County OF Cross, and State OF Arkan
sas. to-wit:
The northwest part of Private Survey Mum
Der 800, in Township Six North aud in Range
Four East. containing 100 acres; also the fol
lowing lands situated in st. Francis county
Arkansas. the undivided one half of the
Southwest part of Private Survey humble,
500. in Township Six North. Range Four East
50 acres.
Terms of sale: On a credit OF three months
the purchaser required to execute note with
approved security and a lien being retained
on he premises sold 10 secure the paymen,
OF the purchase money
Given under my hand this 10th day Of
August lesc. w. ii. BARNES,
Commissioner
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Discovered by q Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too. by II lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she couahed necessarily, and could not
sleep. She finally discovered a way to
recoverys by purchasing of us a bottle
OF DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. and was SO much relieved on
taking first dose, that she slept all
night; aud with two bottles, has been
absolutely cared. Her name is Mrs
Luther Lntz. Thus writes W. G.
Hammick y Co.. Of Shelby. n. G. Trial
bottles free at John II. TiptOn's Drug
Store. Regular size SOC. and $l.OO.
Every bottle guaranteed.
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COLT TIMES.
We had a fine rain this week.

We had fine rain this week.
The. health of our community is some
what improving at this writing.
The farmers of this section are ON the
hustle this week. there having already
been some forty or tity bales of cotton
ginned here that was picked ON the sur
rounding farms.
The spirit of our beloved brother. John
Upton, passed TO its Maker last Friday
week. Mr.. Upton had congestion of the
brain and was sick only few days. when
death came and relieved him OF his suffer
ings. He was a member Of the Baptist
church at this place and was a true Chris
tian and an earnest worker in the church.
he leaves wife and seven children, four
of whom are grown young men, and one
brother to mourn his untimely death.
They should not mourn, but should rejoice
I'm the sweet hope that he is asleep in
Jesus. May they all live as he did so that
when Christ comes to gather up His jewels
they may be prepared to 20 with Him to
that blessed home where there is no death.
Squire Fogg was in our midst last Sun
day.
Rev. l.. +. Finney, of Huntington. Ark,
has recently moved to this place aud taken
charge Of the Baptist church,
Our old friend, Bob Sellers, was in our
little city Sunday with his best girl.
Mrs. ID. q. Miller. of Wynne. is visiting
her mother, Mrs. p. q. Morgan, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. G. Williams spent the
day very pleasantly Sunday with the fam.
lily of John lIiggs.
Mrs. u. +. johnson was seized, with
violent cramping spells last Friday aud
for time her life was dispaired of, but
upon the arrival of DIR. X. w. Ratliff, who
gave her restoratives, she rallied and was
soon better
w. l. Weddington. of Harrisburg. was
very pleasant visitor in Colt this week.
A. NJ. Heath is repairing gins at Cald.
we'll this week.
There will be singing at y. J. Aliens
next Saturday night. Let every body at
tend.
Capt. Eli Bales. of the Allen farm. VS..
in Colt Tuesday. OLD RIP.
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BLACKFiSH LAKE NOTES.

Our popular and accomplished school
teacher. Miss Tommie Davis, has left us
for her home near your city, the term be-
ing completed.
The lake region is in line with other
portions of this fertile valley; deadenings
and new buildings are In evidence here
and there. Lay aside your cotton raising
and come to the lake and raise corn, peas,
cattle and hogs.
The finny tribe have evidently been sue
cessfully, benefited by the enervating
properties of the lake water. for they sell
dom fail to take the bait with avidity.
}. NJ, White. former keeper of the
Memphis Outing Club house, has com,
plrted bis residence at the foot OF tina lake,
and has otherwise taken new lease on
life.
The squirrel crop is fine and frsm the
discharge ut fire arms tn he heard, they
are being harvested in good order.
Some sickness on the lake but none
fatal.
The mast is quite diversified, but not In
abundance.
Stave hauling is being retarded by the
dampness of the weather, making the
roads too pliable.
Dir. Jessie Lipsie has assumed charge
0f the VI. q. &. House. l..
x county bridge is badly needed to
span the lake at IA point known AS Gre
elan Bend"
We are all in favor of the lesee and the
road tax.
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CHURCHES AND SABBATH SCHOOLS.

Methodist Episcopal Church. Souih--Rev. A.
T.. Holloway pastor. Services every sunday AT
II n. m. aud y. IN. Prayer meeting every
Thursday night at \ ociscks Sabbath sch,sn
every SUNDAY morning AT 10 uciock. q. Is.
Mallory. superintendent. Tue pihlic H. cor
daily invited. Ladies' Aid Society meets every
Tuesday nitrrnoon ut 5 o'cisa'k ~ the i,ars..'i-
age. Epworth League meets every SUNDAY
afternoon at O'clock. J. T.. Wynne. pres.
Presbyterian Church-~lsev. l.. X. simpson.
pastor. services every hrst AMI third sab
batn Mt II u. IN. AMI 80 y. ~. Prayer meet
ing every Thursday uight at -um. hour. sab
iath sthou ever, Sunday morning at g:.D
T.. 4. tray. superintendent. The public ~
cordially invited.
Baptist Church-Eid. W. !. Robinson. pastor.
Services every SUNDAY at IL n. IN. aud y. IN.
PRAYER meeting every "Wednesday uight at
U'clock. Sabbusn school every SUNDAY
morning at 9.3u o'clock. j NJ. Prewett. siIpt
The public viii he cordially welcomed.
sar.ist Young Peoples Christian Gnio,
meets every aionday night al O'Clock. W !.
4. Sauders Dresident.
Catholic ChurciA-G. A. skind. pastor. Ser
vices On the second and fourth SUNDAYS of
each month. viz: Mass at 10 q. M; cate
chism. 100 y. H.; evening devotion 1t 3.
seats free at ANY ut the services
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DEMOCRAT TIMES.

l.. F. Dunn. of Lulu. Ark, visited
VS.. Thomas and p Jackson's Sunday.
Mrs. w. s. Thomas and r. Mooney
and wife visited the people on Sand
Ridge Sunday.
II. Jackson is quite puny yet.
The lost boy has made his appearance
in this section again.
There is. whole lot of rain being
wasted these days.
Health is improving in this section.
The coIored people of this section
have sorghum 'Iasses to burn.
Mrs. Guess, wife of Rev. DIR. Guess,
died near BIew's Point last week.
j. u. Gunter made flying trip to
Forrest CiH. Monday. Mrs. Gunter is
still very sick. :
j. NJ. Wallace, Of Sand Ridge, and
Stewart Wallace, of Peters Island,
were in this section Monday. looking
for some oxen which they purchased re-
crntiy, :.
n. N. Jones is building cotton pens.
lie is goingtc bring in that Scent cot
ton out OF the wet.
Rain is doing great damage to corh
and ,cottea.'
SosgIiu;B Joe. Of Sand Ridge, paid a
pleasant visit to Proctor this week J,
Mis- Lula Cowau. our most attentive
school teacher. visited her home in
Forrest CITY Friday, returning to her
duty again Tuesday.
Rev. DIR. Guess visited this commu-
nitv Wednesday.
Rich Mooney is building beautiful
residence. Just how manv stories high
he will build 1t we cannot tell yet.
though lie will have it completed in a
few days.
: Mrs, !, NJ. Gunter Is some better at
this writing and we hope she will he
cunvaIesceilt in a few days
SILVER BILL.