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The herald., 1898-10-31
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER

ulation of said authorities, whether in the
court OF original Jurisdiction or in any
appeiiate court. 1t shall be unnecessary 10
plead the contents of the same; but the
court before which the prosecution shall
De pending shall take judicial notice of
such ordinance, resolution rule or other
regulation. and of the contents thereof;
and. IN any civil action or proceeding to
which the said corporation Is a party,
either as plaintiff or defendant, the adop-
| tion and contents Of any ordinance res
olution. bylaw. rule or regulation may
be. pr1ma facie, proven by the introduce
| tion Of the original entry thereof on the
cil copy of such entry, certified by
the City Clerk to be FULL true and cor
rect copy of such original entry, or by
the Introduction of a printed copy
thereof.
Sec. 402. The fiscal year mentioned In
this charter shall commence on the 1st
day Of July Of each year and end on the
both day Of June following.
Sec. 403. In all matters pertaining to
municipal affairs. concerning which spe-
cial provision Is not made in this char
ter, the general laws Of the state in force
at the time are hereby declared to be.
far as the same are or may be applica-
bic to the class Of cities to which this
municipality may belong.
Sec 404. All ordinances and resolutions
of the city, and all regulations or rules
adopted or prescribed by or for the gov
ernment of any Of it's departments off,
GERS or employees. which are in force.
at the time Of taking effect OF this char
ter, and which are not inconsistent there
WITH shall continue in force until altered,
amended or repealed.
Sec. 405. All rights. actions, proceed
ings. prosecutions. claims and contracts
Of individuals, corporations. or of the
city, or any of Its departments. officers.
or employees, begun, in progress, or in
existence, at the time of the taking ef-
feet of this charter, and not inconsist-
ent Herewith, are hereby preserved and
shall continue to be valid, and the same
shall be enforced, continued or completed
in all respects as though vested or begun
hereunder.
sec 4os. This charter shall go into ef-
feet for all election purposes on the day
of it's adoption by the Legislature and
for all other purposes on the first Mon
day Of January, 1900
CERTIFICATE.
We the undersigned, members of tho
Board of Freeholders Of the City Of Los
Angeles, eleCteu al tne 6peClal election
held on the 8th day Of July. 1898, have
prepared and do hereby propose as a
charter for said city the foregoing. con-
sisting Of IS articles and 406 sections.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have
hereunto set our hands in duplicate, at
the City of Los Angeles, this 9Th day Of
October, A. D., 1898.
II. T. LEE,
President.
ALBERT M. STEPHENS,
Vice President
J. H. DAWSON.
r. H. F. VARIEL,
j. B. MII4LARD,
HENRY T. HAZARD.
M. ]. NEWARK.
OCTAVIUS MORGAN.
KASPARE COHN,
NJ. L. GRAFT,
ALBERT H. CRUTCHER.
H. w. O'MELVENY,
LEWIS A. CROFT
Attest:
GEO. N. NOLAN.
Secretary.
Filed with me the 9Th day OF October.
MP. SNYDER. Mayor.
The herald., 1898-10-31
ARTICLE XXxIII.
FRANCHISES.

Sec. 372. The Council shall not, within
ninety days next preceding the date OF
holding general municipal election, nor
within thirty days next Immediately fol-
lowing. including the day of holding such
general municipal election. pass any or
dinance. order or resolution granting to
any person or persons, or association OF
persons, or corporation whatever any
privilege or franchise for the construc-
tion, extension or operation of any street
railroad, telephone system, lighting sys-
TEN or other quasi-public utility, or ex-
tension of the time for the construction
or operation of any street railroad or
other quasi-public utility over or upon
any part of a street. road or highway,
square. or park within the city. Any
franchise or privilege granted or attempt
ed to be granted in violation of or con-
trary to the foregoing provisions shall
be absolutely void and of no effect
1t shall grant no franchise, right or
privilege except upon the condition that
the grantee thereof shall. within six
months thereafter. commence the exer-
else and enjoyment of the same and upon
proof to the satisfaction of said Council
that the franchise, right, or privilege
shall have been in disuse. in whole. or in
part for the period of six months, said
Council by resolution shall declare the
same forfeited to the extent Of such dis
use.
Sec. s73. No exclusive franchise or priv
ilege shall be granted for any purpose.
Sec. 374. Tn granting any street railway
franchise, the Council shall impose such
other lawful conditions as 1t may deem
advisable and must expressly provide
that the franchise shall not be renewed or
regranted and that the Council shall at
ali times have the power to regulate the
rates of fare to be charged by those us
ing. operating. possessing or enjoying the
franchise.
Sec 375. Whenever such franchise shall
be for the right to construct and operate
a branch or extension Of an existing rail-
road, such franchise shall provide that
but one fare shall be eXacted for such
passage on such branch or extension and
over the line of road which shall have
applied therefor.
Sec. 376. In all matters pertaining to
the granting of franchises. the city and
its Council shall be governed by the gen.
eral laws of the state in force at the
time which are hereby declared to be.
and are hereby made. part OF this char
ter. so far as the same are or may be
applicable to the class of cities to which
this municipality may belong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22
TELEGkArHIC BREVITIES.

! Rear Admiral Sampson and Rear
Admiral Schley are expected to arrive
in Washington to-day.
President Mckinley last night cabled
to Admiral Dewey and Gen. Merritt
his and the nations congratulations
upon their capture of Manila.
The plant of the Chattanooga Powder
Company, at Ooltewah, Tenn, was
blown up this morning. Two men were
killed and six fatally wounded.
The President has consented to re-
view the army IF Santiago at Montauk
Point. He will be accompanied by his
Cabinet The dste has not been fixed
The last of the artillery stationed at
Tampa to await transportation to Cuba
or Porto Rico departed this morning
for Fort Trumbull. The Tampa is now
without troops, except few men in
the hospitals and about 800 army team
stera and wagon train attendants.
Rv. J. B Fletcher, Congregational
minister, was SHOT dead in the pulpit
IS Smiley, Ga, " lille attempting to Or
ganize church of that denomination.
Colored officials of the Methodist
church are accused of the crime, and
one il under arrest.
A negro soldier belonging to the
eighth Illinois regiment OF immunes
was shot dead at San Luis, short dii :
lance east OF Santiago, Friday night b"
armed Cubans. He ordered them o
halt and they refused, when ne tirt d 1t
them. They returned the fire with the
above result.
It is now said that hundreds were
killed in the battle at Manila. The
Americans are reported to have lost 46
dead and 100 wounded. Six hundred
Spaniards are said to have fallen. Two
hundred of the enemy were slain and
400 wounded, according to latest mes.
sages reaching Hong Kong. The in
surgenls are making ugly threats.
Angered at being kept out of the Phil
ippine capital by Gen. Merritt, Aguin-
aldo's men promise to make the islands
untenable. Five thieviug rebels we're
killed recently. They were caught
looting, and were promptly shot down
by American soldiers.
Benjamin Abel committed suicide carly this
morning at his home on Slst street, Now
York. He seized razor and, standing in
'front.' of mirror, cut his throat. The jugu.
lar vein was covered and the mans head al
most cut oil.
At a negro dance in Warrenton, suburb
of Lexington, KY, Saturday night Dick
Waters master of ceremonies, shot and fatal
" wounded Ed Lewis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
her she was hopeless victim of con-
sumption and that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton; she bought bottle and to her
delight found herself benefited from
first dose. She continued its use and
after taking six bottles, found herself
sound and well, now does her OVID
Homework and is as well as she ever
was.-Free trial bottles of this great
discovery at E. S. Leadbeater & Sons
Drug Store, large bottles 80 cents and
81 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22
Miss Lille Wilburn LETT

Personal Miss Lille Wilburn lett
10 day for visit to Fauquer county.
EX- Mayor Henry Strauss, who has
been sajouruing at the White Sulphur
Springs for several weeks past, has re.
| turned.
Mrs F. J. PaF has returned from a
/ two weeks visit to Harpar's Ferry.
Mr.. Justus Schneider aud family have
returned from delightful visit to AS
bury Park.
Mrs. Jacob Brill, accompanied by her
two children and Miss Kate Brill, ar.
rived home yesterday after two
weeks visit to ST. Georges Island.
Mr.. John Haislip is quite sick at his
home in Fairfax.
Messrs. CORTLAND II. Smith AMI
Charles Minnigerode drove up to Lees
burg this morning where Mr. Smith is
to enter five of his horses at the coming
fair.
Misses Mary and Mamie Marye, who
have been visiting in Culpeper, nave
returned home.
Miss Beriie Sipple has gone to Mil
fo.d 90 short visit.
Ms. J. Clinton Smoot has returned
from Capon Springs with her son who
has light case of scarletina.
Mr. Robert I. Grimes who was &C
companied by his nephew, Lindsey
Dauphney, has returned from trip up
the north Atlantic coast. They went
as far as Nova Scotia during their
months absence.
Officer Young, who is of on his vacG-
lion, has been heard from in Newport
News, where be is enjoying oysters,
crabs, sc.
Mr.. John T. Callahan, who has been
visiting in Loudoun county, has re
turned.
Mr.. Forrest Crook who has been
i'll at the Providence Hospital, Washing
ton, for the past three weeks, is, his
many friends will be glad to learn, i'm
growing.
Miss Sallie Bayliss, of this city, is
visiting her mother, Mrs A. BAyliss, at
Lexington.
Miss Janet Davidson left here this
morning for visit to Leesburg.
Mr.. Richard Sherwood has gone to
Baltimore on visit.
Miss Victoria Jennings, of Washing
ton, is visiting Mrs NJ. r O'Sullivan.
Mr. John McDonougb, of this city, is
critically i'll at Providence Hospital,
Washington. He is suffering from
stomach trouble.
Mr.. George Appch has returned from
pleasant visit to Harper's Ferry.
MIR. 0. ?. Angelo and wife have re-
turned from their visit to Harper's Eel
ry. Mr.. Angelo will leave in day or
two for trip to the Blue Ridge noun
tains.
1t is reported that Rev. ]. H. Butler,
of the Baptist Church in this city, has
received Gail TO the MiddletOwn, Pa,
Baptist Church.
Mr.. R. J. Thomas, Miss Fannie Dixon
and Mr.. r. f. Knox, jr., have returned
from the White Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Albert Bryant has returned
from Auburn, Fauquier county.
Miss Mary l.. Coleman, of Philadc'-
phia, is visiting at Mr.. J. K. S@arlz's,
on Cameron street.
Mr.. B. Wheat and daughter have re
uraed from Mountain Lake, Nd and
are now at home. Mrs. Wheat is At Elk
tor, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

DIsoRDERLY PR0CEED1NGs.-PhH-
bus, small town in the rear Of Fort
Monroe, was the scene Of another rio! .
Gus disturbance yesterday afternoon,
more than a hundred soldiers and sail.
ors wreaking vengeance on the stock
of q saloon. keeper because he shot
d sailor from one of the GOLFERS in
Hampton Roads. Part of the stock
was set on fire and an 0.l atoyo w'-
overturned, causing p small blaze
Tho sailors cl..i.lln that they attempted
20 effect an entrance to George Tuck
er's Step In" resort with the inten-
ton of getting beer. On approaching
the door Tucker stepped out and shot
J. J. Corcoran, of the collier Cas:ius,
without provocaton. Tucker claims
that the sailors, with some soldiers
we're drinking in his place and when
they had taken enough he refused to
sell them any more. This angered the
sailors, and Corcoran is alleged to have
struck Tucker, who whipped out his
revolver and shot the man in the leg.
The saloon-keeper held the others at
bay with his revolver until the arrival
of the police, who took him in custody
Some volunteers and some sailors gathered
around tho police, making threats against
Fuckers life. The officers finally succeeded
in getting him away and placed him ir Hamp.
tn Jail. By this timo fully thousand citi-
zens had gathered st the scene. After the po-
lice left the soldiers and sailors broke the
pate glass windows in tho "Stop-In" and
cleaned ont tho house. Barrels and bottles OF
whisky were thrown into the stree. and all
of the miro s and furniture were demo-
ished In the back room gasoline stove was
ov, rturned. setting fire to the con eats. The
tltmes were extinguisheI By bystaniers,
however, before much damsge was done
A hurry call WAS sent to Fort Monroe by
citizens and company Of armed mon was
sent. but the soldiers had prao ;caily finished
their work of t1emolition before the company
arrived All were ordered to return TO camp
At once. and those known to have been impli-
Gated in the outrage have been reported and
court martial will he ortlered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

HAD Nor HEARD Or IT.-A gentle
mau from Fauquier county in this city
- day told Of az enthusiastic young
man who. was describing to an eager
crowd the "big battle" al Santiago,
when Mr.. Thee. Pitcher approached
the party and asked what was going
on. The young man replied that be
was telling OF the big battle of Santiago.
Mr. Pitcher said he had heard nothing
Off aud asked how many men had
been killed. The young enthusiast re-
piled that over two hundred men had
been slain. "Oh," replied Mr.. Pitcher,
"when was young and went TO war
we called nothing battle unless sew
eral thousand were killed. Such af-
fairs as that at Santiago we would cali
little brush"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

INCREASED VALUE OF STURGEON.
The Increased value of sturgeon in re-
cent yesrs has attracted no little atten-
ton, Us few years ago it was about
the cheapest of all fish, on account Of
ito abundance. 1t is said that some
years ago they were SO plentiful in the
Mississippi as to be used in generating
steam on boats running on that river.
The dimnution in the catch and the
demand Tor the spawn in late years,
however, have run up prices amazing
ly. Years ago the spawn was general
ly thrown overheard when one Ct
those dsh was cleaned, or it was
given away by the bucketiul to be used
as bait by anglers. All this has chang
ed, as now these myriads of embryonic
hsl are in constant demand in the
larger cities where they are carried
and from which they subsequently,
emerge in the shape of appetiziug Gu
Were, which is sold at fancy prices.
Three sturgeon recently sold for $56,
aud it is said that the purchaser real
Hed >96 on his speculation. a short
tine ago enc of those spe cimers of the
hany tribe brought $50, as the result
Of competitive bidding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

WITNESSES ARREsTED.-A man who
was arrested yesterday for being drunk
on the streets said that he had be 2
drinking around the city all day, ard
stated positively that he had obtained
liquor from Mrs. Kate Gorham's saloon,
G9rrer of Duke aud Fayette streets:
de named a number of people who
were in the saloon at the time, and q
warrant was issued for the appearance
Of the accused and the witnesses were
summoned. The mayor this morning
proceeded to examine tho case, when
al tue witnesses positively denied hay
iug been in the saloon, and the man
VINO made the charge finally stated that
ne would not say positively he was Iii
'de place. Later, however, the Mayor
ai'eertalned that the Witnesses were In
me saloon, and he issued warrants for
sueiT arrest on the charge of perjury,
;aAIng the trial for o'clock this even
rug The names of the witnesses to be
W,eu are Messrs. Wallace Poland and
/" "tiam Thomas. They were arrested
" OtlCer Atkinson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

pcovs CAMP.-The annual COME
' Wv, md camp meeting of the Seventh
8Ieu'' Ajyentists closed at Hume Grove,
p .i..x.ntfia county, last night, and at
sa., lick this morning broke camp.
" 's,cr,lsy ten converts were baptized.
.1 : W. Glowing officers were elected for
! ~ e,.sujng term: President, d. G. Bah
LD' rxecuiivs committee, F. l..
e.. .,T,,,;'.54gd Fred Nydell, r. A. Hyatt,
WV E White; Secretary and Assis-
6hl' , Treasurer, Fred Nydell. The
I"n' rrsc. comni tee was elected, with
/, S'T II Fe,ier rs Vice president, Lille
,1r,r.ts /. Secretary, and J. II. Parrit
h. State agent. ,.r.
.u 81 :, : .jrit" and Christian Education"
were the subjects that Elder Under
,ro,i had chosed for his discourse,
"5i,b he religiously handled. Elder
.T,n,,ck in the afternoon took as his
nome r. ioicing in the Lord" aud
.simIod 10 conversions. Elder Under
r smoke of Christ as the Redeemer
on3 the seventh day as the Sabbath,
a. or which Miss Tate. who is in charge
.osfbs sanitarium, gave object lessons
~ treatment under certain circum
.,.n.rs Taking = youth of about 16
ya,r, of aye she placed MIN upon u
.isb. medical student would imagine
ior dssection.) Instead of knife The
isj, used her hands as if giving mas
.sgr treatment and shortly after what
mon, have been termed hoodooism
wa. periormed. A girl of about the
.,ms a,e underwent similar treatment.
/ is useless TO say many smiles passed
among the elect as we'll as the derelict.
4r :, A,Aph different scene was be
In, enacted. o. Mt. Vernon avenue
VA, wagon with multiiold insclip-
lions. amcng which were I've are on
the way 10 Heaven are you ?" TIE
n.ker WIS voclferousiy b9rating the
3drrn.i-ts when bystander asked the
mqa,iuy Of the wold' given to the
day, o. the week. H. could give no
r. poa-e. but beiug asked the meaning
Oft word Sabbttn he promptly re-
pli-d "r,s,, upon which he was told to
zen the book of Genesis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

BOARD OF SUPERyIsoRs.-The Coun-
y Board Of Supervisors m ct al the
County Court House this morning with
Messrs. George Saegmulier, VIM. Dun
can and F. S. Corbett in attendance.
Bids for the improvement of roads were
opened at 10 10 g. m aud ware awarded as
follows: Gray and Chapman road-Walls Al
81 80 per cub yard and $50 yards ofgravcl
at SOC per yard, to E. II. Roberts.
Grading at $50 per mile, 24-inch terra cot
ia pipe oslo per foot; lumber for bridge oak
S31 SCI per THOUSAND fe', Georgia pine
500. so pei Thousand feet to c. NJ. Dawson.
The county levy for the present fiscal year
was fixed as follows on the $100 valuation
County, Acc courthouse and Jail Zoe. Roads
il rerson, 25c Arlington, 40c Washing
ION, soc. Capitation tax, soc. School tax
Jefferson, soc; Arlington 40c; Washington,
3Oc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

THE Mission OF THE UNITED
STATES. '-Rsv K. &. Hayes, Chaplain
OF ne Fifteenth Pennsylvania resi
ment. United States Volunteers, now a.
SaeriGau's POint, occupied the pull b
Of The N. L Church South last nigt t..
II the course of his sermon he alluded
to the present rela ions with Spai {,
and referred to what he believed TO be
the fleet of the short but decisive
Struggle between the two countries
on me other crowned heads Of
Europe. There is not king, nor a
crOwuel head in all Europe" said Mr..
Hayes, but what is now trembling
upon his throne at the outcome of this
war between the two countries, for they
see the scepter of Gods power placed in
the hands of Uncle Sam, to be welded
in the cause of humanity and to relieve
people," Continuing, Mr..
Hayes predicted the ultimate freedom
Of all the colonies, by the grace of God,
whose dominion shall extend from
sea to sea, and said he was glad to see
that ncle Sam was God'siDstrument to
right all wrongs that may be committed
upon poor and helpless people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

YEsTERDAY-The weather yester-
day, while warm, was not as uncom-
Portable as that which has characterized
several previous Sundays. There was,
however, no increase in the number OF
church attendants, AID about the usual
number of visitors were in the city.
Many bicyclists made the run from
Washington to this city, and numbers
from this city went on wheels to Wash
ington, Arlington. Falls Church and
other nearby places. About the usual
lumber of soldiers were in the city,
aud throughout the day the electric
trains Nn1 boats were well patronizsd
The day was quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

II, AN UNsUCCEssFUL SEARCH.-Private
Webster, of the Third Virginia regio
,i9 returned to this city Saturday
SSisaI from Lynchburg where be and
sergeant o Scruggs had been on 8 hunt
NJ; lfiyate German, who is secluding
b'wSeIi to escape the penalty incurred
~ striking a superior officer. They
, we're Unable to locate German. They
~ oI t,o that three other members
ob' .ue Inird regiment who hsd been
Sai,en without leave had given them
hives Gns up and been locked up in Lynch
lI".s; Before the train left this city
in t. Monday some one threw a stone
So no me CAR which struck Sergeant
wS;g IN the head, inAicting woul d
which oIed profusely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Aug. 22-The stock market
opened strong and active this morning with
general advances which ragged from 1 to 2
per cent The stocks were we'll taken and
the range OF prices was maintained through.
out the morning. Railroad bonds were strong
and active Government bonds were un-
changed except for new three5, which are
up Is per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

Dewitt's Witch Hazel Sslve has the largest
sale of any salve in the world. This faet ana
lis merit has led dishonest people 10 attempt
TO counterfeit it. Lookout for the man VINO
attempts TO deceive you when you caili .,I
peWitt's Witch Hszel Sslve, tie srese Pc
cure. G. @. Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

A CoRRECTIoN.-Tbe statement that
MIR. Henry Kraemer, of Del Ray ,
aud Phillis D.dzoneit, of this city,
were to have been married last night
hv Rev. J. NJ. Eberlen, pastor OF the
Lutheran Church was erroneous. NO
such marriage has taken place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

BAsEBALL.-The following is tho resu t
of The National League games played yestei-
day Chicago 4 Brooklyn ,; Chicago =,
Brooklyn D. Those of Saturday resulted as
follows Baltimore 3, st. Louis l Boston
2 Cincinnati Now York 4, Cleveland 3;
Chicago Brooklyn l Washington 4, Pitts
burg WASHINGTON 6, Pttsburg 4 ; Philadel-
plia ., Louisville o. The following is the
ctundino of the cluhs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns, skin diseases aud especially piles there
is one reliable remedy, DeWitts Witch Hazel
salve. When you call fer DeWitts don't &C.
cept counterfeits or frauds. Yo1 will not be
disappointed with DsWitt's Witch Hazel
sslYe. &C. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

To.day's Schedule :-Pittsburg at Wash
ington, two games; Cincinnati at Boston;
Louisville at Philsdelphs Chicago at Brook.
Ign; Cleveland at New York; st. Louis at
Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

A FAIRFAX SNAKE sToRY.-Mc.
shelton Milstead, who lives near Acco~
tiak, states that few days ago a black
snake about 5 feet long entered his hen
house and applied to its appetite sew
eral dozen eggs, among which was q
china nest egg. The snake was cap
ture5, killed and from its gorging the
nest egg was recovered. Hens eggs
had been discounted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-22

DEATHS The infant child of Mr..
Joseph H yes died last night.
A little child OF Mr.. John Bayne died
last night st the home Of its parents on
south Washington sire ct.
Joseph Churchman, we'l-Enown
colored resident, died at his home on
south ST. Asaph street last night.