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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
A BAD FAILURE.
Woodbury. & MouIton DepositoTs May
Not Get Ten Per Cent.
Value Of Failed Firms Assets will Not Be
Known for Six Months.

Portland, Me-, Nov. 3.-There is little
TO be said today about the failure of
Woodbury. & Moulton, except that the
prospect for a settlement that would
be of advantage to the creditors grows
smaller and smaller as the condition of
the firm becomes better understood by
those who are investigating 1t.
1t is estimated by those in a position
TO judge that the total liabilities VIII
amount 10 about half million dollars
OF course IL is not possible to estimate
the amount that the assignees will be
able 10 pay until il can be asceruained
what the western bonds held by the
firm will bring in the market at forced
sale.
Probably the firm had at least 200
depositors and the most of these were
people of small means. who can III af-
ford 10 lose what little they possess
The firm also held funds belonging to
several charitable organizations and
these Will all be lost or a least the
most of them. II is doubtful if 10 per
cent. will be realized by any depositor.
The statement has been made that
the firm took in deposits on Tuesday
and then closed their doors the same
night. This is true, but IL is also true
that they paid back all these deposits,
never entering them on their books, but
laying the money to one side with the
slips and then returning il to the depos-
itors when il was decided that they
must stop.
Mr.. Mouton withdrew from the firm
ten years ago. and many have thought
that his means would have helped them
iu this crisis, but it is said TO be true
that they had a hundred, or a hundred
and fifty thousand dollars offered to
them a few days ago. in order 70 help
them over their crisis but that they
were obliged TO decline ii because it was
not enough.
Mr. Bradley and Mr. Merrill. the as
signees, are looking over the books and
are getting things into shape as fast as
they can TO make a statement to the
public, but they say IL VIII be six
months before the real value OF the as
sets will be fully known. The only
thing that can be said today with any
degree OF accuracy is that the assets
will be very small and that the failure
is very bad at the best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03

casioning any great damage. The Daily
Telegraph points out that its special
correspondent ON the spot, writing yes
terday morning, said the Beers seemed
TO be directing their fire on a convent.
although they had been specially in
formed that the building was in use as
hospital.
The Naval brigade, which reached
Ladysmlth so opportunely during Mon
days action, has suffered the earliest
loss by the bombardment, Lieut.. Fred
erick Greville Egerton, gunnery officer
or the Powerful, being dangerously
wounded yesterday by a shell. Lieut..
Egerton, who has been in the navy II
years. is son of the late Admiral Hon.
Francis Egerton and a nephew of tho
Duke OF Devonshire
No information has been received at
the war office confirming the report
that Gen. Butler has left Cape Town.
CONDITIONS ALTERED.
Tt is asserted that the conditions are
altered and the British guns now seem
more than equal TO the artillery of the
Beers. thus enhancing the difficulty of
any assault on the British lines.
A cape Town dispatch reports a re-
pulse OF the Beers by the British yes
terday. While there is a habit here 10
assume that news of Boer victories en-
anating from the continent cannot be
true because of the censorship rhe
fact is forgotten that foreign govern
ments are fully privileged to send ard
receive cipher messages to and from
their representatives i'm South Africa.
DoER LOSSES.
Belated dispatches from the British
camp at Ladysmith add little informa-
tion regarding Mondays fighting, az
cept the estimates Of the Boer losses.
These are row said 10 be 95 killed and
two hundred wounded, mostly victims
of the artillery shells. which have
wrought such great havoc that il il
mander- in chief has written a letter to
General White. the British commander
protesting against the use of Lydet.
According to all accounts the pres
ence at Ladysmith of the long range
naval guns and he splendid shooting of
the bluejackets have materially i'm
proved the position of the British. A
temporary armistice was declared Mon
day evening to allow of the collection
of the dead and wounded.
WOUNDED DOING WE'LL.
A dispatch from Kimberley dated Oct
20. says all the wounded are doing well.
Small bodies Of Beers about 400 strong
were then frequently seen. They ap-
parently came from Mafeking for the
purpose either OF assisting i'm the at
tack ON Kimberley or TO resist the ad-
vance Of re-inforcements. The absence
OF water outside the place causes the
Beers 70 move their camps frequently.
Continued on Page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
JOubGrt Moves to PreventWhite
Falling Back to Co|enso.
British Situation in South Africa Grave.
No Communication With Ladysmith
Since Yesterday Afternoon.

London. Nov. 3.--Gen. Jouberts
movement 20 cut off Gen. White at
Ladysmith from Colenso is being car
rfed out, 1t is reported here, and it is
feared that Pietermaritzburg, the capt.
tai Of Natal, will cal Into Gen. Jou-
bert's hands before Gen. Butler and
reinforcements can arrive.
The South African situation is again
causing the deepest alarm. Che silence
OF the war office. which received yes
terday several dispatches from Cape
Town and Durham, the holding back OF
the list OF casualties at Ladysmfth, and
finally, the announcement OF the mobi-
liZation OF the Second Army corps on
the 10th OF this month, all combine to
show that the position of British pow
er in South Africa is one OF gravest
peril.
The reported mobilization OF a new
army corps is not officially confirmed,
but it is -corroborated from Aldershot,
where arrangements are actually in
progress for this operation.
THE DUTCH RISING.
1t is learned that the Dutch rising
in Northern Cape Colony has assumed
rlenacing proportions, owing TO the
Boer successes, while the native unrest
all along the Transvaal and Orange
Free State borders has become most
menacang.
The natives cannot be relied on by
either side, but probably VIII fight for
their own land.
With seditiSn spreading among the
Cape and Natal Dutch, the natives
waiting to jump in on their own ac-
count, and Gen. Whites force heleag-
uered in Ladysmith. this war has sud-
denly become the most momentous to
England i'm which she has engaged
since the American revolution.
Mr. Chamberlain, who had proposed
TO take his ease at his countrysseat near
Birmingham while the Transvaal was
being conquered, has found il necessary
TO come TO town, and is in constant
communication with Sir Alfred Mil
ner. the British high commissioner in
South Africa.
LADYSMITH CUT OFF.
Sir w. HeIy Hutchinson, governor Of
Natal. informs the colonial office that
communication between Ladysmith and
Durham has been interrupted since 2:30
yesterday afternoon.
The cause of the interruption Is not
stated. but, according to the Daily
Telegraph, war office officials say the
fact is not TO be taken as a confirma-
ton OF the vague rumors that Lady
| smith has been completely invested or
| that the garrison had fallen back upon
| Colenso, which is sixteen miles TO the
| south.
| The bombardment Of .4adysmith, ac-
| cording to q message filed yesterday
| morning. was continued. without oc-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
CROKER DENIES
MAZET'S STATEMENT.
Tammany's Boss Again on the Wit
ness Stand, but for Brief
Period Only.

stand and testify TO what you said?"
Mr.. Mazet: "Mr. Croker, Will you
please step down from the stand?"
Mr.. Croker complied.
As he left the committee room the
people in corridors cheered him wild
ly. He made his way 20 the elevator
and was taken down stairs The crowd
continued to cheer, and 1t was neces-
sary to call a policeman from the street
TO clear the passa sageway. Most OF those
in the committee room followed Mr..
Croker and left the room almost de-
serted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
SILvlUS CONVICTED.
Druggist Convicted Of Illegal Sale Of Liquor
Prosecuted by The inttSaloon League.

Oscar Sllvius, a druggist, was today
found guilty by a jury in Judge Will
bur's court under an indictment charg-
ing him with the illegal sale OF liquor.
The case was one pushed by the Anti
saloon league and while a jury lase
week refused TO believe spotter testi-
mony the jury today believed one,
Louks. who at the beginning OF the
trial yesterday flippantly describe !
himself as an Inspector of violations OF
+ba Iou
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03

Gibraltar, Nov. 3.-Four vessels sur
fering from the effects of gales on the
Atlantic ocean arrived here to-day. the
British barks blanche Curry and Elec-
ira from Labrador: "a British hoouer
Jenny Jones from Labrador and the
NorWtgian schooner CarD.o from
Newfoundland all having bulwarhs
smashed and lost sails. Tn" Electra
jettisoued ten tons OF her cargo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
LANDING STAGE BROKE.
Raw Persons Thrown ln'o he Water At Antwerp
and IS OF D Drowned.

Antwerp, Nov. 3.--The landing stage
of the Waesland road ferryboat on the
left bank Of the Scheldt broke In two
this morning on the arrival OF the first
train. which was crowded. Many per-
sons fen into the water and r. or 20
of thom were drowned Ton Of the
bodies h1y. already been recovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
pstncnin Rankrup'oL

Charles Cohen. who formerly con-
Quoted clothir gtorc at The Norlh
End this morning. Glcd his voluntary
pctiion I'M hanl,runtce ir che Office or
the r' rlt of the United State Court.
The Liabilities arc placed at s1ii-a and
The assets at 81 100. In fho absence of
judge Brown Tho case was sent to Na-
than ". Littlcneld. ESQ. referee in
bankruptcy, for furthe- action,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
BETTING ON THE FIGHT,
Over 100000 Wagsrd on ihe Nil BY Sporting
Men al San Francisco.

San Francisco. Nov. 3.-While the
Jeffries-Sharkey contest for the pugi-
listic championship of the world mas
apparently caused Httle excitement IN
this city, the betting has been heavy
and II is estimated to have reached
100000. The odds early today were I'
to in favor OF Jefrrles bu, late last
night bets were being placed az lO 10 :"
Inc biggest bet yet recorded called TOT
$4,000 TO $1,000.
jerry Driscoll took Sh1rkey Wnlla
Henry Harris. the baseball manager
secured the ticket ON Janries. ln lhe
mutuals total OF 3O99 so tickets nave
peen sold up 10 the present time. Jet-
Irles Is most I'm demand on every Hhe'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
A New kaVal Bnl.

Berlin, Nov. 2.-The Lokal Anscrver
states that the Federal Council receivcd
a communication from vice-Admirai
Tirpitz. minister of the navy. to the
effect that a new naval bill was in
course OF preparation and would he
submtted shortly. Admiral Tirpitz
briefly stated the main outlines OF the
measure. The council did not discuss
the communication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD.
Mrs. EuniCe Slade Celebrating Her Birthday -Four
Of Her Ssysn Children Living.

Walpole n. H.. Nov. 3.-Mrs. Eunice
Slade widow Of Samuel Sladc of this
town. observed the 10Odth anniversary
of her birth to-day. Relatives and
friends called at her home 10 extend
c0ugratulations. Mrs. Slade is a native
Of FitzWilllam, this state. She had
seven children. four OF whom are living.
Mrs Slade has always enjoyed good
health and is still quite active.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03

The inquest into the cause Of the
death Of Edward +. Patterson, who was
killed at 81 Gano street, on Sunday af-
ternoon. October % after engaging in a
fight with one Howard Walls, who is
at present under arrest. was opened this
morning at the Office Of Coroner Eugene
II. Lincoln. 35 Westminster street.
The first witness called was Amos f..
Maynard, who last Sunday lived at "a
Gano street, and VINO had known Pat
terson since 1893. II swore that he saw
Patterson on Sunday morning in East
Providence and VIM. II. Walls was with
him. Both men had been drinking. Later
both men came 70 his fathers house, "a
Gano street He was I'm another room
when the row started, and he came into
the kitchen and told soth men TO get
out They refused and then witness
took Patterson by the shoulder when
Walls struck witness in the right eye,
and knocked him senseless. When W.T.
ness regained his senses the two men
were fighting and he tried to separate
them.
The men fought along the hallway
and finally into the yard ana then
witness went into the house ana had
nothing more TO do with the men.
when he next saw Patterson he was
living on the ground gasping for breath
He did not see Walls strike Patterson
A doctor was called and Patterson Nv
ed for about an hour or an hour ana
half. Witness did not know what be-
came OF Walls.
STORY CoRROBORATED.
Frederick L. Maynard corroborated
the Testimony Of the previous witness.
and said that Walls slapped Patter-
SONS face twice while i'm the house,
No. "a Gano street. and then the tght
started Walls threw Patterson down
and grabbed him by the throat ana
choked him. Witness struck walls
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03

A wedding Invitation hunting around for
appropriate for the bride The first thought is;
tina and different from the
things sends We can prescribe Tor that
We rich and unusual stock OF SVerware,
andJ Jewelry. We show things you have
never elsewhere bet surprise
with our reasonab ble prices. invite
BIXBY SILVER COMPANY
Mathewson Street.
p. s-If want Wedding Invitations we do the best
quality OF engraving
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
PUGILISTS READY
FOR TONIGHT'S BATTLE
Jeffries' Supporters Say He Will
Undoubtedly Win--BOth Men
Have Gone to Coney Island.

at the ferry by Tom O'Rourke. who is
Sharkey's manager.
Sharkey got up at o'clock this morn
ing and after taking "a ride with tram /,
er McGrath returned 20 his hotei ana
ate big breakfast consisting OF cream, l,
three kinds OF fruit, chopped meat SIX
boiled eggs lanai -eAap4- rNe -hLeA4l
toasted. Sharkey said he felt I'D prime
condition and was confident that he
would win
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03

Boies. Ida. Nov s.--A dispatch from
wardner says Company n. Idaho Ma
tional Guard. went On guard at tne
prison last night Adjutant-Gcnerai
Weaver has "a special from General
Merriam which says the Federal troops
will remain In Their camps In Cocr d"
Alone.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
70 cuREA GnLn Ia oHs esy

Take I.axauNc Bromo Quinine Tablets.
An druggists refund the money il Il
fails 10 cure. E W. Groves signature
ls on each box. 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
Brother Of Dead Man Says When
Walls Was Down He Saw
Brother Kick Him.

two or three smart blows 10 make him
let go OF Patterson, who then got up
and went for Walls" The men then
struggled into the yard and the wit
ness did not see them again until he
saw Patterson in the yard gasping.
only the two men engaged in the fight.
Witness did not see Walls strike
blow.
Henrietta Patterson, widow of the
deceased. simply said that she had been
called by her husbands brother. who
said That Ned" was dying Walls was
standing near her husband and said
don't blame me, Ned is all right"
Walls then went away Walls and her
husband had always seemed TO be good
friends. and she had never heard Of any
trouble between them.
BROTHER KICKED WALLS.
William T. Patterson, brother Of the
deceased, said he was near the house
when somebody said there was a fight
He ran with some other boys. He went
into the house and saw Walls choking
his brother. Witness tried TO pull Walls
off his brother. but Walls threw him on
one side. His brother finally jumped 10
his feet. and when ne next saw the men
in bhe yard his brother had Walls down
and was kicking him. His brother then
fell, but witness did not see if he struck
his head. Did non see Wallis strike his
brother Walls washed his brother
face: he was then unconscious.
Witness stated that he held his broth
ers sleeve as he fell and could not tel
whether he struck on his head or not
He saw no blows struck. and saw NJ
others i'm the fight except his brother
and Walls
This closed the testimony for this
morning, and the inquest was resumed
at 2:30 O'Clock this afternoon, when Cor
oner Lincoln examined several othe
witnesses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03

warwick club pure Rye Whiskev. fnll
ats guaranteed. sl. THOs GRIMES n BRO,
Dprfance end Washin gton stree s. TEL i11D
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
TOO LATE TO Be CLASSIFIED.


MAN IN EACH COUNTY TO SELL
tea. coffee. baking powder. extracts and
spiccs. direct to the housewives and
stores. with or without valuable pre-
miutns IN purchasers. Salary, horse ana
wagon. II proven competent. Address
Importer. 100 Front ST. New YORK CITY.
TO LET-UPPER TENEMENT. NO.
Il Ialton street just off Potter's ave
nue. rooms. rent IS. Apply a. Dick
haut. 3ii Weyboss st.
WANTED-AGENTS FOR TFs
Suu0ower stove Lining. Address l.n-
porla Foundry Co, Emporia, Kan.
TWO FURNISHED ROOMS WANT
od-By lady and gentleman about two
minutes walk from Shepard 3 store
~lorences exchanged. 81, News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03
Worlds Fair C,mmIlise Meets.

st. Louis. Nov 3.-The Worlds Fair
finance committee held a largely at
tended and exceedingly enthusiastic
meeting last night. Former Governor
Francis and Julius :. Walsh made a
report Of their work In the east in re-
gard q railroad subscriptions. and Mr..
Francis added q report as 90 encour-
agement rece we'd from The presidents
% some Of the larger FIRE Insurance
companies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-03

Mes, ard Attractive IsBsis
The J. j. RYDER CO. a. Washinvton street
make spec atty Of label work at low prices
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AN EXTENSIVE ESTABLISHMENT.

A Graphic reporter was recently shown through the immense estab- lishment of c. Voss & Bro in the Austin & Head building at the cor ner of Main street and Third avenue. The magnitude of this house cannot be fully known until one goes thor oughly through it. They occupy one-half of the lower floor of this building and the entire upper floor.
 Their stock IS thoroughly and sur prisingly immense. The lower floor is filled with goods carried at retail, guns, ammunition, cutlery, hard ware, harness, buggies, etc But the full magnitude Of their stock is not realized until one reaches the upper story. Here is an elaborate stock of buggies, surreys, phaetons, carts, wagons and bicycles-in fact, everything on wheels; also harness and saddlery,
 In the rear of the upper story is the harness factory, Here are the latest tools and machinery for the manufacture of harness, and it is quite interesting to watch the man. ipulations by the expert employees engaged in this department. One IS also struck with the large number of bicycles carried in stock on the upper floor, bicycles of every size and price, and it is quite evident that Voss & Bro. do not view with alarm the claim that there will be a great diminution in the sale of wheels the coming spring and sum mer.
 In addition to the stock above mentioned, Voss & Bro. are also agents for the celebrated Eldridge Sewing Machines, and carry large stock of these machines which are being offered at greatly reduced prices, 'as will be seen by reference to their advertisement, which will be found elsewhere ln this issue.
 Those in need of anything in the lines carried by c. voss & Bro. would do we'll to call and examine their mammoth stock before pur- chasing.
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Chronic nasal catarrh poisOns every breath thal is drawn into the lungs. There is pt0curable from any drug pist the remedy for the cure of this trouble. A small quantity of Ely's Cream Balm placed into the nostrils spreads over an infiamed and angry surface, relieving immediately the painful inflammating, cleanses. heals and cures. A cold in the head Yan- ishes immediately. Sold by drug gists or will be mailed for 30 cents by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
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JB STEERS co
Hold Their Annual Election of
 Officers and Directors.

The J. B. Speers Company held it's annual stockholders meeting last Wednesday and chose the fol- lowing officers and directors for the ensuing year:
 President, P. P. Byrd.
 Vice President, w. H. Langford. Secretary-W. W. Byrd,
 Treasurer-John B. Speers.
 The directors are composed of the above officers.
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N E BLOOM ELECTED
President of the Pine Bluff Branch
 of the Ark. B. & L. Assn.

At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pine Bluff branch of the Arkansas State Building & Loan Association thls afternoon, which was held lu the parlors of the Citizens Bank, the following officers and directors were elected:
 M, E. Bloom, President,
 W. B. Alexander, Vice-President.
 W. 2. Tankersley, Secretary.
 J. W. Crawford, Attorney.
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Bluff City Lumber Co. manufactu CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber Also sashes, doors, blinds and all kinds of interior and exterior finish. Every thing at reasonable prices.
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Mir. H. R. c. Foster this morning received a very valuable present from friend In Mississippi. It was in the shape of Il fine Gladstone bird dog and Is of the best breed. Mir. Foster va lues the present highly.
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. -A- a3 TEs G.9 E T A. Baars the <s The Kind You Have AIWaYS Bought Signature ''':; .' ''' &sH4zzzz1

The business in police court this morning was rather "slim." only two peace disturbers being fined $5 and $lO respectively.
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MT. W. Howell westbrook left Monday afternoon for Little Rock, where he will he ''warm" exhibitor in the big poultry show which opens in that city today.
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Mir. Bradshaw Holcombe leaves Thursday for New York where he will spend a few weeks. He will doubtless have "swell' time while there.
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The city was startled early last evening upon hearing the sudden and earthly screaming of the fire whis- tie. But the report turned out to be only a false alarm.
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The Bluff City Lumber Co. manu
 aetures all kinds oibank, store. and bar fixtures md can fnrnish any thing wnnted .A that line. Get their estimate If you contemplate pur- chasing. 2T9
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Bluff City Lumber Co. manufac- turer and dealer in al' kinds of Lum- Der. Also Sashes, Doors, Blinds, and all kinds of Interior and Exterior finish. Everything at Reasonable Prices.
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Bluff City Lumber Go. manuiactur sr and dealer in all kinds of lumber. Also sashes, doors, blinds and all kinds of interior and exterior finish. Everything at reasonable prices. |
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Mir. Powell, the new manager of the Southwestern Telephone X Tele- graph Co, at this place. arrived in the city today and will at once as-- sume charge of his appointed duties. We welcome this gentleman to our city
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MT. R. r. Wait returned to Little Rock Monday afternoon, after par ticipatinA in the Y. NJ. c. A. mass meeting held at the opera house Sun' day night.
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FOR sALE-Two good delivery wagons for sale cheap. For further information apply at the Graphle's business office. d
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Tn New York Rev. Luclen K. Kin solving was consecrated Bishop of Brazil in the Protestant Episcopal Church.
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The full dress german and euchre which was to have been given at the Y. M A. hall tonight has been postponed until Thursday night owing to tho indictment weather.
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Mir. Arthur Kaufman, formerly of this city but now the merchant prince of Cornerstone, is in the city on business.