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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
WORK or AUXILIARY NO. D.
THE METCALF BLISS COT EQUIPMENT HAS
IT'S LAST REGULAR MEETING.

THE METCAIF BLISS COT EQUIPMENT HAS
IT'S LAST REGULAR MEETING.
The Metcalf Bliss Cot Equipment. Fifth Auxiliary
Of the National Red Cross RELIEF Committee met
Yesterday morning at the home Of Mrs. Bliss. the
nresidcnt No 12s East Seventy lrst-st. After the
reading Of the minutes OF the last meeting tho re-
mort OF the treasurer, Mrs. Chester Griswold, was
road II stated that there Is hand about
g. 600 which is a gain Of 500 within hve days Inc
members feel that the thousand beds they are
working for will be obtained in the near future
Another exposition OF the work OF this auxiliary
vas read at the meeting yesterday II Is a printed
circular and copies were distributed among the
members and have been sent to all the branches
formed In different parts of the country Associate
members are asked to form branches where II 10
nossihle As has been stated. the Red Cross asked
FOR ono thousand cots to he got ready at once
The auxiliary which has been organized body
li,tle over TWO weeks. feels that II has reason 20
no encouraged at the work accomplished by II.
Mrs BENJAMIN Welles. tho second vice-president
made an address yesterday morning, In wnicn sshe
said az that was the last regular meeting pc
fore the autumn she would IKE 10 lHpres upo" .ro
members tho necessity for each 10 assume pci
soral responsibility in this matter, that II nityy
odd members have been enrolled In torthlghts
work the end OF the summer ousht 70 see a go.
branches Mrs Weles said. would ne most I'M
norfant and Il WAS expected that In each depart
ment there would be no wearylng IN wen uolns, ~
The fully equipped cot means ihat u is pioVlnea
,ri,h everything needed for a wounded mans COM
tort Besides the cot and mattress there must
he four sheets rubber sheet. woolen oiankes
and A cotton one. pillow and pillow-cases. white
aga,ewaro washbowl and pitcher. three plates cup
knife fork and spoon nightgoWn. conVa'eScen'
gown washrag and MOSQUITO netting. J..
Great enthusiasm prevails with the Chairman vi
each branch and committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
PASTEUR INSTITUTES NEW HOME.
IT NOW OCCUPIES COMMoDIOUs BUILDINGS At
SUPERINTENDENT FACILITIES
TREATMENT

The Pasteur Institute yesterday moved from Gen.
work had been conducted for the last few years. to
It's home at suffern, in the Ramapo Hills.
Tuxedo. Since its opening In a small house
in West feminist. its operations have so greatly
Increased that 1t has been found impossible to
conduct It In this city except at ruinous expense.
The new home OF the Institute includes separate
buildings for laboratories. SAINT arium and hospital,
which were formerly all crowded under roof.
The change from the noise OF the city to the quiet
OF the country will also have a most beneficial eff
fec; upon the patients while the STAFF of experts
attached to the Institute will be able 70 conduct
ARCHAEOLOGICAL experiments upon an extensive
scale. A large number OF animals are necessary for
these experiments as well for the ordinary
functions Of the Institute. and these have hitherto
been OF necessity kept in quarters away from the
Institute Now they Will be in buildings close TO
the abora cries, and the result Will he an enor-
nous increase In the facilities for the work
Since the OF the Institute was begun oy
Dr. Giber It's scope has been greatly Increased
At first only patients subject 10 hydrophoola were
treated. but now consumptves and persons suner.
ing from tetanus and dpntheria are received ana
treated by Pasteur's methods.
In order that persons VINO Wish 70 De ,reateo AZ
the Institute may receive all necessary informauon
in this city. a house of reception has been opened
al No 1913 West Twenty third-st, whence all pa
comprises besides the farmhouse and the quarters
for the animals, three large stone buildings, when
are occupied by the laboratories or the dlHerene
departments. The sanitarum proper, wnicn IL 20 90
a bout two months. Patients are Temporarily quar-
tered in the laboratory buildings. The new SAM
arium has accommodations for two hundred pa
tients, and hereafter nonresident pa'eh's WI" %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07

IT'S FIRST CLASS DAY.
BARNARD GIRLS READ ESSAYS AND GIVE
A DELIGHTFUL BALL.

DELIGHTFUL BALL.
new epoch opened yesterday to Barnard Col
lege. To twenty-one bachelor maids In cap ana
gown reserved the distinction Of initiating the
attractive little theatre OF Milbank Hall into the
mysteries OF the first formal cass-day exercises In
the history Of the Institution. Since the first class
was graduated from the Madson-ave. house class
day has not been observed at Barnard but 1t was
space and not spirit that was lacking.
Thirteen hundred and nifty invitations were Is
sued The programme was class secret unshared
until the theatre. gay in bunting and fragrant
with flowers reflected the approving smiles oI lac
ulty and friends.
Sixteen sophomores In cap and gown seated the
guests and the programme opened at and closed
at $3.50 p. IN. This gave the Barnard girls an OPP
portunity 10 rcciprocate the courtesy OF the CO.
lumbia boys, who turned out masse TO attend
the exercises at Mllbank Hall. The class-day pro
ceedings at Columbia were held at p. m In the
Columbia College gymnasium, ana the barnard
Barnards class day began with an address b., by
Miss Anna Meyr the fsdws Miss Ida F.
Wells Railway. n. j.. class history, Miss Jessie
wsf Ms. sea sG2ss ye Miss
presentation Grafton. Miss Louise De Hart. Jersey
city and class song. Miss Stern. o.os ~,
Miss ST. Clair The Barnard Banjo club inter-
spersed the with dsghu sTei'U Uro
ballroom and the class OF '9S had the hon9r Oh
The mortarboard and gown OF the afternoon were
discarded for pretty evening toilets, ana i,
gallants in the lancers. In the effort to make II
more exclusive and personal than me Junior oa,
sent out The men guests were not confined 10
college boys Light refreshments were served ana
excellent music lent sound of revelry TO Mornng
side Heights unrvalled by the strains emitted from
the columbia gymnasium. where the students nbn OF
that University having their annual ball.
At their commencement exercises, on Wedne ones.
day Barnard girls will wear white shirt w sas
mencement hall will form in front of the library.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
PATRIOTISM AT THE LEAGUE.
MISS rINDLEY SHOWS ''PROFEsSlONAh
WOMEN" HOW TO MANIPULATE
BANDAGES.

Tho women OF the Professional womans League
got all ready for yesterday afternoon. ana II
legion of wounded soldiers had been brought IN 10
them NJ the close Of their meeting they might have
hoen handared from top TO and back again
without any difficulty. Enthusiasm ran high
enough TO supplement the little learning that other-
wise might have proved "a dangerous thing MISS
Marguerite f. IAndley was the speaker or the
afternoon and her subject. Illustrated from ilfe'
WAS .The Possibilities and Impossibllities OF Anna
tour Nursing at the Front" This lecture. which Is
rill Of interest ls being given by Miss Lindley as
her Gift to her country's cause. Miss Lindley oe-
gan yesterday with the Interrogation, What can
women do AT the front?' following 1t up ny
number Of practical and sensible suggestions He-
gardlng tho work OF the auxiliaries. she empha-
sized the need OF organization to determine what
food luxures or necessities were necessary, and
then TO see that perlshable articles were sent in
I'm instruments instead OF all al once.
"There IS no provision nj the front for refrigera-
tors" argued Miss Lndley. land II tho various
auxllarics send matted milk at one time or beef ex-
tracts a. another. there Will be waste. Economy
must be one OF strongest points.
She also made clear to the women present just
why the Red Cross must be the agency through
which supplies are to be ID, distributed while the
About the subject of bandages, which has been
S9" r@n2y @qned Down Miss Lndey declared
that they bee made at home with a httie ma
BandaFcs She sad do not need sSs 5, rsSo as
nizing the capabilities OF the trained nurse MisS
IIndiey stood up yaliantly for the women of char,
actcr above reproach. of fine physique. possessed
of commons neatneSs ana pracucallty,
whose nerves are steady for whom night v,gi !,
have no tcrrors." and pertinently asked. 'Wll.
our authorities refuse such nurses? Try II and
see" -,
At the end of her talk Miss Lindley showed In the
deftest way Just how to bandage arms, myers,
ankles heads colar-bones. ears. Jaws ana shout
dnrs accomplishing her object-lesson with so much
neatness and dispatch LAT she was enthusiastically
npplauled over and over again.
Miss Iindlev reported that DR.. Lesser was ar
ranging an important plan. Instead OF carrying
shtps he is planning 70 establish camps on the
birhlonds OF Cuba for the yellow fever patients:
,ransporting them I'm launches to the shore. ana
then carrying them to the higher ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
CaRJNG FOR SICK SOLDIERS.

The Anna Warner Bailey Chapter Of the Daugh-
t.rs NJ the American Revolution met In Groton.
Conn., "A few days ago. and resolved to make one
hundred and nity nightshirts for tho soldiers.
\ newspaper man with desire to treat the
matter humorously riii ,uled the Idea OF making
nightshlr,s for soldiers TO carry on the march with
them and 10 don then! when night came
Az a matter OF fact, the Connecticut "Daugh-
ters" some time ago. agreed to have joint, con-
tinuous relief fund for one of the hospital ships.
and the surgeon OF this vessel sent request for
nig h shirts for sick and wounded soldiers.
Mrs. Kinney Is the supervisor OF the FUND.- and
she has s. 900 at her command. Another OF the
regents Mrs. Woods. drew her check few days
ago for s. 900 for ambulance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
TO AID SOLDIERS IA HILIES.
PRACTICAL ADVICE TO THE MEN-"DONT
PATRONIZE THE CANTEEN."

PATRONIZE THE CANIEEN-
Manu- reouests from the families of soldiers for
III were received at the headquarters OF the New
York Soldiers Family Protective Association NO
900 Broadway yesterday Both John Byrne. the
secretary of the association ana John crane. inc
chairman of the Committee on Relief. said that the
official Investigations which were inaho AFTER the
coniants had been handed In proved that the ram
es a no requested assistance are worthy OF support
We inv 10 make them feel that they are not receiV
,,o chsrita bic aid when we relieve thehi' said MI
ryrn. .',,ut on the contrary. max W., SC.laiue. ~
,,.nst nr,Slcge TO be permitted 10 help them We
Sd ,hat In the majority Of cases the men "nose
ta,nucs are In need ont OF WORK Tor some time
heGore they enlisted soldiers. only lew nave
vct been discovered who apparently. iei' "o"e 70
s SSt-t heir domestic responsibilities
chairman Crane is sending letters 10 men whose
,,miies have ASKED FOR relic. the letters reao IN
part: ,,, han ham csiied
,,,on IN assist your family, VINO are Iein IA 'uIts
LIE circumstances. While we are wIiihs 10 ara
~, ali we can II Is incumbent upon you 70 save
.,,r money and remit IL 10 your famiiy sauress
yO You os an old soldier having knowledge or whht
write about. .,r,,sb.e vot With food
hi. ,o,hes and Won need spend but niue indeed
~" ,,r,ries However. II you patroniAe the cd.een
Ioi '" IN soon spend your small wages. Gnu !oi!
Somndan,s will suffer in consequence iou NUS.
oepcns 're a. an honorable man ana as sold,er
dependent upon you as far as possible
70 do and we shall expect YOU JOHN CRANE.
Chairman Committee on RELIEF.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
.DO\'T TAKE IN GERM BOARDERS."

Germs are everywhere" declared Charles F.
Wingate recently before the Woman's Health Pro-
tcctiyc Association. but don't make a nesting
Mace for them. Don't take in germ boarders'
In the symposium that followed the testimony
WAS to the effect that az far as carpets went the
old spring beating administered with far more zeal
IMAM discretion, only delusion and a snare,
tearing the carpet. but leaving the germs IN iuli
po,session OF the remains. IL was furthermore
stated by a good housekeeper that carpets 10 pe
made hvgcnlc should be put through some klhI
nf bat TO eradicate all traces OF bacillI ana that
! A " Williams's Central Steam Carpet Ciean-
ing Works, No. 353 West FIFTY -fourth.gt. was an
oycelcnt place TO have this done. The bright
ness and whoesomeness of a carpet returned from
their ablishment" she said. us delight 10
housekeeper while the firms prices are as low as
those asked 10y other carpet cleaners, who are
slncrncal In their methods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
TIE RED CROSS RENEFIT.

Tickets for tho entertainment TO be given on June
Mt the Fifth Avenue Tn.ate for the benefit Of IN"
Red Cross Ambulance Eq lpment Society were placed
sale the theatre and q, the hotels yesterday
morning. The OF the committee having
charge OF the benefit say that the sale so far has
been most satisfactory. Mrs. Theodore Sutro. chair
mar. and Mrs. F. w. Jones. OF the special com
mittoe having charge OF the entertainment an
nounced yesterday morning additions 10 the pro-
gramme. Henry Dixey has volunteered and Miss
ImA Molyncaux will make her debut with new
patriotic song That's the Home for Me-" copies
Of which Will he sold at the theatre Thursday 10
add to the benefit fund. Marietta Holley whose
pseudonyme OF Josiah Aliens Wife IL known
throughout the country. Will be present 10 hear =
Homer Eaton deliver her Day of Troubles
Through the interest taken In the effort 10 make
the benefit 4 success. +. W Jones Of he Postal Tel
egraph headquarters. ma arranged that with every
message sen by boys OF The company q circular
OF the benefit will 90 with H. Both the Gilsey estate
and the Fifth Avenue Theatre management. who
have boxes reserved At the theatre a. all entertain
ments, have reinquisheI tncn FOR this entertain
ment. Nantinc * CO. have donated the use of silk
Japanese costumes for The japanese tcahouse and
tabeaus.
Miss Eme Sims. Of Brooklyn, Is to have charge
OF the Greek Flower Garden taheau the costumes
for which the young women posing VIII make them
selves. Miss Lenora Joaes viii have charge OF the
Japanese tablesu.. There viii he meeting Of tho
committee at the rooms OF Mrs Joseph r. Knapp.
a. the Savoy tomorrow morning IL II O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
CONDITIONS IN CUBA.
DR. LESSER GIVES AN INTERESTING TALK
ABOUT THE LITTLE ISLAND.

DR.. A. Monae Lesser gave a report yesterday -
the observations he had made on the physiological
and pathological conditions In Cuba In his capacity
OF surgeon Of the National Red Cross. He spoke Of
the effect Of the climate the thinning OF the
blood. and said that Cuban did not consider for
eigner really acclimated until his skin had darkened
In color The prevalence OF insects and reptiles was
dilated upon and the poisonous qualities were. he
said. not to be dreaded to any greater degree than
the discomfort resulting from them this discomfort
especially from insects often bringing great d.
bility OF the system.
The doctor thought the first precaution should b
to secure places for camps and hospitals as far
from the coast as possible Any abrasion OF the
skin should he said, be Immediately painted With
coodion. 1t IL also absolutely imperative to guard
against sleeping any one who is afflicted With
an infectious disease and all possibility OF falling
asleep while watching with a person III with any
such disease should be avoided.
DR.. Lesser said that of tho two hundred ana
twenty thousand men that have been sent to Cuba
from Spain only ninety thousand are now mt for
service The rest have died are incapacitatsd
from disease; among the latter some OF the
officers Of the highest rank The healthiest months
in the island are. he said. January. February and
March. From March to November fevers OF all
Physicians have decided that it will not be for the
comfort OF the wounded men to be taken on long
S the viii be
The risk of yellow fever developing among seasick
wounds Would be increased The ambulance de-
signed by Dr. Lesser and Dr. j. D. Hubble was
it IS meant to carry only the cots tents and such
equipment Is needed for pitching hospital camp
at short notice. The wagon itself acts as the pole
Dr. Lesser has not intended to return to Cuba.
ni n day. Sa' him viii 90 the
whom are officers daughters: The doctor speaks
unframed nurses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
THANKS FROM THE DAVIS FAMILY.

Mrs Richard Butler writes TO The Tribune. on
behalf OF the members Of the Davis family. who
were found recently by her In destitute circum-
stances TO thank all those persons who in response
10 The Tribunes appeal. went TO the relief OF the
family Mrs. Butler says the Davises are now
beyond want the father is improved in health. ana
will be able with the little boy. 10 go to the coun-
try during the summer. There Is much JOY in the
family the return of the sailor member OF IL.
John the gunner's mate Of the Marblehead. John
is on crutches at the Navy Hospital. in Brooklyn.
and his ambition seems 10 be- Mrs Butier says.
get well rapidly so as to be able TO join MS snip
and have a fgh. with the Spaniards. He Joins -.
rest OF the family In thanking the good people wA
saved them from want while he was absent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
PATRIOTIC BROOKLYN WOMEN.

That Brooklyn women have been touched with
coal from OF the altar ~ patriotism and all
afamc for action is evidenced by the number OF
residents OF that borough who are working through
the National Red Cross Relief Committee. and by
the list OF Brooklyn women who have volunteered
their services nurses assistants. The follow
ing among those who have qualified nurses
for service and are waiting 10 bee called: Assist
ants-Miss Emily q. Tncklcs. Mrs. Florence ".
Banks. Lavinia Claugh. Mrs. Florence 4. Thomas.
Miss Theresa a Frcund and Miss Anna Lear.
Characteristics Henrietta '. Garrow Miss Maude
II. Sammons. Miss Edith VI. Dean. Miss Helen NJ.
Beatty. Miss Adah VI. La Flamme. Miss Harriet
Jackson Miss Noilsnc Ncormann and Miss Mary
Cilmartin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
". F.. COLES PROMISE TO WE'D.
THE APPELLATE TERM OvERRuLEs DECISION
ORDERING TESTIMONY TAKEN ON


An order made by the City Court for the issu-
ance Of open commission to take testimony In
Boston. behalf OF William +. Coles. the de-
PENDANT In an action brought against him by Mise
Blanche A. Bur1ell to recover $50 600 damages for
breach Of promise OF marriage was reversed yes
terday by the Appellate Term Of the Supreme
Court Mr. Coles Is a nephew Of Mrs. W. 8.
Coles. who some time ago gave a number Of valu.
able works OF to the Metropolitan Museum OF
Art. He met Miss Burnell at Lake George last
summer, and they became engaged The marriage
set for November %. but on November Mr..
Coles wrote from Philadelphia to his betrothed
that he had been deceived by her, and that II was
better for them that they should part Miss Bur.
neil. Coles would not explain his action, brought
her suit
In his answer to the suit the defendant charged
Miss Burnell with being OF bad character, charge
strenuousy denied by her The Appellate Term
holds that the lower court acted In error in direct
ing the appointment OF an open commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07

An appeal for assistance has been Issued by the
American Bible Society TO churches and indivldI-
ais II has been found necessary 10 do this 10 meet
tho demands which being made upon II hy
chaplains OF regiments and officers Of the Young
Mems Christian Association In the various camps.
who state that the Scriptures would De- Willingly
received by the mon. William Foulkc. treasurer II
the Bible House. viii acknowledge any gifts to be
applied FOR this purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
NOT KNOWN WHERE MISS MELLTSH rs.

Killingiy Conn. June 6.-The Rev. John Mellish.
father OF Miss Bertha Mellish. the young student
at Mount Holyoke Seminary who disappeared In
Thanksgiving week. 1897. asked to-day In
Dayville to the truth OF the report that hts
Mr. Mellish stated that he knew nothing Of IL,
and believed II hardly possible He has written,
however to a brother In New-York. who will Inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
HOSPITAL NURSES GRADUATED.

The annual graduating exercises OF the Training
School for Nurses OF the Presbyterian Hospital
we're held last evening In the hospital buiidins De-
fore n large attendance. Frederick Sturges OF the
BOARD OF Managers, presented diplomas 10 nine
teen women The address to the graduates was
made by ex-Judge Henry T. Rowland The Rev;
Lanes b. Steele made brief address ana onered
PRAYER The benedction was pronounced by the
rev Thomas @. Wall Refreshments were served
after the exercises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
WAGON RUNS DOWN WHEELwONAN.

Mrs Pledrich Andren. Of No. As West Ninety
eighth-st was down and thrown from her BIZ
cycle yesterday afternoon AT Eighteenth-st ana
Sixth-ave. by a horse and wagon driven by Thomas
Ccnran. OF No. +o2 West Thirteth-st. Her injuries
were attended to by an ambulance surgeon. and
she went home. She refused to make any COM
plant against the driver and he was allowed toyq
frea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
MUST BE RED CROSS NURSES.

stephen Barton received yesterday a letter from
William I. wardsl chairman OF the Executive
Committee OF the National Red Cross Relief Com
mittee which read in brief as follows;
feel II my duty, considering all that has been
said the matter In the newspapers, TO state that
the Advisory Board OF the Relief Committee has
been appointed TO say officially in order that there
shall be misunderstanding. that ali surgeons and
nurses that might be required should all be enlisted
through the Red Cross,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
NEWS OF WAR RELIEF WORK.
WHAT is BEING PLANNED AND DONE
FOR THE MEN AT THE FRONT.
MEETING HELD TO ARRANGE ABOUT THE USE
THE oUTLOoKs" YACHT SHOULD BE
PUT To-BENEFrrs PLANNED.

MEETING HELD TO ARRANGE ABOUT THE USE
THE oUTLOoKs" YACHT SHOULD BE
PUT TO-BENEFTTs PLANNED.
Stephen e. Barton chairman Of the Central
Cuban Relief Committee. began yesterday morning
the work OF nquiring into the adaptation Of steam
va cht presented TO that organization by tho man
agement Of THE Outlook" The craft so generous
~ rendered Will. II said. be dispatched to
5outhern waters to be placed ut the Disposal of Miss
Clara Barton.
Third Assistant Secretary OF State Thomas w
Crdler to-day the following communication
addressed 20 Miss Barton. to Chairman Barton OF
the Central Cuban Relief Committee:
United States Consulate.
Nice, France. May IL. 1855.
Tho Hon. William r. Day.
Sir: have the honor 10 inform the Department
that hav" this day received communication
from tho Count de Malansseua. president or the
local committee Of the Red Cross Of France
stating that II had been decided to send the sum
OF 800 francs to the Red Cross OF America.
said will he forwarded through the central
Office at Paris. | am your Ob"dient servant
HAROLD s. VAN BUREN,. Consul.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
THREE AMBLLANCES READY.

Inc first Ambulance Red Cross Equipment soci-
ev mas now three ambulances ready for duty. one
- ~h'ch will be shortly placed exhibition some
tha IN New Yorkpossibly 1t has been stated. N
sas s'aole OF John Jacob Astor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07

Under the auspices OF the auxiliary TO Company l."
ist Regiment Lafayette Post Brigade. vaudeville
performance concert and dance will be given AZ
Sherry's Fifth-ave. and Thirty scventh-st. TINS
evening beginning at s.l5 O'Clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07

The officers o, the Woman's Patriotic Relief Asso-
citation Will meet the committee appointed by Mr..
Rvrnc n; tn, home Of Mrs. Guernsey. No. 40 Cen
trail Park South. at D. m. to-day.