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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
WIFE USED CARVING KNIFE
Sensational Brown Divorce
Case Before Ex-Governor
WertS.

Testimony was taken by former Cover
ror George t. Werts as Master in Chan
cery this morning in the suit for divorce
brought by Clarence Eugene Brown
against his wife, Carolyn W. The ground
on which Brown brings his suit is cruelty.
Brown Is the only son of Vice Commodore
Edward NJ Brown, of the New York
Yacht Club, and is known among his in
innate friends as Duke Brown, be-
cause of the wide swath he cut in the
Tenderloin. The young couple lived in
magnificent style in Hasbrouck Heights,
where they went to live in September,
1877. The residence was accounted the
finest in the vicinity and from time to
time Mr.. and Mrs Brown entertained
lavlshly.
In 1894 young Brown was defendant in
an action brought by Miss Fannie Ward,
a New York casino sireen, and her moth
er. The suit was eventually discontinued
theirs office, at No. 25 State street, New
York City. 1t was after the settlement
of the Ward suit that Mr., Brown, mar
red hs famy wls high up IN social cir
cles
In the fall Of 1898 Mr. Brown left his
home and shortly afterwards, on Novem-
Der T. Hasbrouck Heights gb ~ was t5nf snocAea M
Brown had commenced proceedings
against Mrs. Brown for divorce by filing
O complaint in the Court of Chancery,- at
Trenton The papers were served on Mrs.
Brown on November ! last, and until this
morning the proceedings have been Tor
the most part inactive.
In his complaint Mr.. Brown alleges,
"that the defendant is a woman os vio-
lent temper, and on one occasion she
drove the deponent down into the ceiiaT
of our house with a carving knife with
which she threatened to do him grievous
bodily harm, and she kept the deponent
In the cellar for two hous"
Mrs Browns defense is a general denial
Of the charges The testimony taken this
morning was unimportant.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
BULLET WOUND IN HEAD
Body of Grindstone Works
Superintendent Found in
Factory.

Joseph Gregg, Superintendent of John
McCorden and Company's grindstone
works in this city, was found this morn
ing On the first floor of the factory lth
a bullet wound in his head. How long he
had been dead is not known at present.
The police say Mr.. Gregg committed sui
eide, but those connected with the firm
insist that he was murdered.
He was As years old and lived in Brook
lyn. He was an exceptionally cheerful
man and his friends declare that suicide
is out of the question. The body was
found by driver of the concern who got
down early.
1t subsequently, developed that Gregg
had undoubtedly committed suicide.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
NEW RAILWAY SCHEA {.
Whitney y-Elkins Syndicate
Said to Be Behind the
Hudson Tunnel.

Although the incorporators OF the Man
haitian Tunnel Company, which proposes
to build tunnel under the North River
from Courtlandt street. New York, to this
city, in the vicinity of Montgomery street,
declined to reveal the names of the capi-
tallsts who are back of the enterprise, it
was learned yesterday from a reliable
source that the Whitney-Wi idener-E -Elkins
syndicate is without much doubt identi-
fed with 1t, and it may be operated in
close harmony with the Metropolitan
Street Railway.
If this is true it is believed that it will
result in a radical change in the trans
portation situation between Manhattan
Island and New Jersey, for the plan is
said to be to tap all of the trunk line
railroads in Jersey City and to establish
a sort of belt Inc service on this side.
The Whitney Widener- -EIlzins syndicate,
by virtue Of controlling most of the street
railways entering Jersey City, is abun-
dantly able to carry out this project, but
secrecy has been necessary until it's plans
Were perfected, because the tunnel project
| would interfere with the present ferry ar
| rangements of the steam railroads.
1t is the aim of the syndicate to divert
as much of the ferry travel as possible.
and If traffic deal shoul be made with
the New Jersey street railways on the one
| hand and the Metropolitan Street Railway
on the other, whereby the tunnel fare
would be made merely nominal, the steam
| railroads might be forced to use the tun-
mel or to take some steps for their own
protection.
| In some quarters it is suggested that
| representatives Of Richard Croker's auto
truck company will be among the direc-
| tors who will shortly be elected, and that
Mr.. Croker's friends are working in close
MED by several of the incorporators yes
| terday that they have any connection with
| the New York and Brooklyn Railroad
| Company, which made an application sew
| eral days ago to the Municipal Council
| for the privilege of building an East River
| tunnel. The East River tunnel folks made
| a similar denial.
| Lande, one of the incorporators of the
Manhattan Tunnel Railroad, that they
| had nothing to do with the old Hudson
| River tunnel and they had not organized
under the Marshall bill. They have no
| intention of branching out into a rapid
transit system.
! He said that they were counting on
| handling heavier traffic than now goes
over the Brooklyn Bridge. There will be
either end of the tunnel, as well as NOV
| ing stairways, which will render ACCESS
| to the tracks easy and comfortable. The
! tunnel is to be built by a new method,
1 which is said to be an improvement on
/ the Greathead system.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
MEDALS FOR sEAMER

cBy Gable to The Associated Press.)
SOUTHAMPTON, May 10, 1Sss.-The
Mayor of this city has presented to Cap
tain Watkins and the other officers and
the crew of the American line steamer
Paris medals and gifts in recognition OF
their rescue of the crew, consisting OF
twenty-five men, of the British steamer
vindobala, on December q, last, in mid
ocean.
The vindobala, which sailed from Rou-
en- in ballast on December 10 for Phila-
delphia, encountered bad weather and
was so storm buffetted that it seemed as
if she must go to pieces. On December
27 She was sighted by the Paris and after
great difficulty all on board the Vindobaia
with the exception of the carpenter, VINO
was Killed by being dashed against the
ships counter, were rescued.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
FETES FOR sCHLEY.
The Hero Of Santiago Royalty En-.
tertained in Nebraska.

OMAHA, Neb.. May 10, 1sss.-Rear Ad-
miral Schley arrived in Omaha today. A
large crowd greeted him in spite of a
heavy rain storm. He hurried into car
riage and was driven to the residence of
ex-senator Manderson, whose guest he
will be while in the city.
This afternoon the army officers from
the headquarters Department of the
Missouri and Fort Crook called on him in
body During the morning number of
citizens called on him by special invita-
ton, but there were no public receptions.
1t is the intention that the evening shall
be passed quietly. The first public
function will be a reception to the general
public tomorrow afternoon in the rotunda
of the City Hall, which is being elabor--
ately decorated with potted plants and
be a memorable one.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19

1888, which permits defendant who is
indicted for murder of the first degree
to plead non vult and the plea, If ac-
cepted, makes the prisoner liable to the
penalty for murder of the second degree,
which may be ono day, one year, thirty
years or any intermediate timem, at the
discretion of the Court.
Williams, as told in THE News" made
an effort short time ago to induce one
Of his friends to marry him so as to look
after his money matters She consented
and the wedding day arrived. But the
bride came late and announced that she
would wait until after Williams sem
tence She said she wished to know how
many years he would stay away from
her
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
MR. SPENGEMAN'S WOES.

Frederick H. Spengeman, the Washing
ton street real estate dealer, was fined
81 this morning in the First Criminal
Court by Justice Nevin, on charge of
violating a city ordinance. Spengeman Is
to the Mclean estate, at No go Norris
the agent of a tenement house belonging
street. He employed a man to
clean up the yard of the house
The refuse was thrown on the sidewalk
and left there. Spengeman said he sent
being notified by the police and had the
ART put in barrels. During the night
some mischievously inclined boys upset
the receptacles and threw the contents
into the street. Justice Nevin said the
law had been clearly violated and found
Spengeman guilty
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
PRICE OF A HANDFUL.

Julia wargo, a scandinavian, residing
at No. 70 Canal street, was arrested sew
eral days ago, charged with having as-
saulted Mrs. Stella Vetsheuska, of the
same address. The complainant alleged
that the defendant pulled handful Of
hair from her head. The ma was eNhl-
bited to the Court as evidence
Mrs. Wargo was found guilty and sen
fenced to pay fine of $40 and costs. she
was also put under bonds to keep the
peace.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE CONCERT
Excellent Entertainment Promised
at the Jersey City Theatre Tonight.

All lovers of college songs, and all old
college men who like to hear the songs
and glees of their university days, should
go to the Jersey City Club Theatre this
evening There the Lafayette College
Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs will give
concert this evening. The young gem
tlemen who form these organizations are
we'll known for their proficience in their
respective lines and an excellent enter
tafhment is promised. Those who attend
ed the concert given by these young gen
tlemen last year remember with pleasure
the enjoyable entertainment which they
furnished.
The programme to be presented this
evening includes not only a choice selec-
tion of college music but also some of the
most popular waltzes, marches and songs
Of the day The entertainment IS under
nToroinenf society women of this city and
At the close of the concert there will be
dancing and refreshments.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
BOY CROOK TO co TO ALMsHousE

Overseer of the Poor John Hewitt this
morning took charge of John Fullum, the
nine -year-old crook, who was found by
Detective Bumsted Wednesday night
sleeping in a hallway in Pavonia avenue.
Patrick Fullum, the boys father, said
as his wife was dead he had no Way q
caring FOR the boy while he was at work
The boy will be sent to the aimshouse.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19

DIED

wTIlsoN.-on Tuesday, May 16, Of
typhoid fever. Charles Harold WILSON,
son Of Samuel and Mary ]. Wilson. Oh
mineral services on Sunday. May q, at
four O'Clock P NJ, from the home or hs,s
parents. No. Al Highland avenue. Fr1enoa
Of the family are invited.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
ARLlNaToN CEmETERx

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery im
az STATE Lot owners have expense Tor
aars aar Of grounds nor for fencing. If you neen
cemetery lot (and every family needS onels
1on viii be interested in its beauty and nea1s
ness its moderate prices and easy terms 81
navnnent Office in Jersey City. 239 Wasnine-
tpn1 psS street. over PIoyident Savings Bank Tels-
phone No. 621-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
PICTURES At ST. TRlNlTATIS.
Members of the Church Enjoyed a
Good Entertainment.

A splendid moving picture and song en-
tertainment was given last night at the
F,yangelican Lutheran st. Trinitatis'
Church, in Bowers street, by the Criterion
entertainment Company of New York It
uas for the benefit of the church and a
no audience was present to enjoy it.
Ia every way It was d success: Pastor
Hafer worked hard to make It SO and
As usual was successful.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, May 10, 1Ss9.-Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending at eight
p NJ Saturday. For New York City ana
vieinitv:-Fair' and continued cool weather
tonight and Saturday; fresh to brisk
northwest winds.
Hnrrunts'l Thermom etrLcal Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
MATTERS OF FACT.

stores. factories and Institutions can now
get their supplies as gooo as any N. Z. house
can serve them Complete stock. low prices,
n 81 II Clenry Co.'S wholesale grocery
stores Montgomery and Greene ssreeta
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19

Nearly everyone needs a good spring medi-
cine and Hoods Sarsaparilla is ~ all odds
the best that money can buy
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-19
|CLEANLINESS ABOVE ALL THINGS

And, throwing aside all other considerations,
should be enough to induce any sensible
housekeeper to other fuel than
During the approaching weather.
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SHAKE-UP IN THE BRooK11Na.

Mcclure Secured for Smith and McGann-
Grim to Be Released-)enninEsf for Wagner.
The Brooklyn Club has decided to siren gthen
its team. with the result that Hanlon closed
deal yesterday for the celebrated catcher. Mo
CURE. Of the Washington team. For this stars
services Hanlon was compelled to give up two
excellent players. He proposed an exchange
OF First Baseman McGann and Catcher Grim
for Mcclure. but Manager Irwin would not
make the trade unless he got catcher Ale1an-
der Smith. the Broadway Fashion Plate" in
stead OF Grim. Irwin who has been
anxious to secure Smith for several years.
held out 80 obstinately that Hanon
was finally compelled to yield. He wanted
Mcclure badly and had to let Smith go or
throw the deal over. Hanlon said last night
that he did not want to trade Smith of. but 1t
Gas matte sSs to dess s o hh S%R tSP
the news to heart and declared that he would
not go to Washington at al He said aid, he had
Interested in private business which IS said to
introduced az a,drst baseman By Irwin in 1897.
for Dovle Reitz and Amole. Mcclure has been
IN the league Cncnnst ored Tor
him last winter but 1t was refused He has
been be Shsnss said s
Kittrdge he could afford to dispense with Nc
Guire at the same time getting Smith. BY the
terms Of the deal each club takes its chances
with the players. That is to say, Mcclure Is
now the property of the Brooklyn Club whether
Smith goes to Washington or not, Hanon
says there was no money paid to Wagner on
the side. With Farrell and Mcclure the Brook
iyns are better equipped behind the bat than
any, other team in the League. ~
The next moye will be made by Hanlon to-
day. When Mcclure reports. this morning. as
he, has been ordered to do. ten days, notice OF
release will be handed to Catcher Grim. who
has been with the Brooklyne for eight years.
Grim's arm has been troubling him. but he
caught and threw we'll in yesterdays game.
Hanon believes 1t would be well to give him q
chance to sign where he peases rather than
keep him on the payroll to sit on the bench:
Casey. who is fine catcher. will be retained
despite rumors to the contrary, rs he can be
used both behind the bat and a utility
player. Hanlon admitted that he was trying
to exchange Jennings for Hans Wagner tho
Louisville third baseman. Jennings says the
climate here makes II impossible for him to
get back the use Of his arm and wants to bo
sent to some city whore hot weather prevails
all through the season. Dreyfuss OF Louisville
has been comforting with Won der Horst in
Baltimore for the past two days regardng the
deal. 1t is understood that the Brookly Club
! will be willing to pay a good-sized bonus In
addition to Jennings II Wagner is on the
market Those who know say that Fred Clarke.
the Louisville manager. 10 blocking tho deal:
Hanon says he has no idee OF releasing any OF
his pitchers
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Vhe Curt.
FIRST PRACTICE on ENGLISH so11.
Yale and Harvard Athletes Do Light Work
at Preston Park.

Special Cattle bespd'chss 10 THE SUI
BRIGHTON. July 13,-The Yale and Harvard
athletes who are to compete with a team from
Cambridge and Oxford had their first practice
on English soil this afternoon. After luncheon
Mr.. Wendell. Chairman Of the Athletic Com
mittee Of the American universities, addressed
the com bined teams ut tho Hotel etropole
and outlined the plan OF work for The coming
ten days. At o'clock the mon. who we're i'm
patient for exercise. wero taken In carriages
to Preston Park THOR trainer thought 1t adj
vsablc to prescribe light work, and the mon
were restricted TO short runs on the turf inside
the circle of the cinder track.
The change of air has az yet had no appre-
ciable effect on the Americans and all are In
excellent condition, Tonight by invitation,
they will attend Barnum & Bailey's show. To-
morrow Capt. Y. H. Fisher and Dixon Board
man. both Of Yale. who will compete with the
Englshmen In the quarter-mile run. will 70
to London to practice on tho Queens Park
track in order 10 accustom themselves to the
turns The others will remain at Brighton
until saturday when all will 60 to London for
few days work
SOUTHAMPTON. July 13.-The Yale and Har-
ward University athletes. who arrived on board
the steamship St Louis last evening, were
heartily cheered upon leaving the station for
Brighton this morning.
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sr. Lorrs. July 1e.-Delightful weather and six
events drew q large attendance to the fair grounds
this afternoon. Track fast and betting brisk. The
fourth race furnished sensation. The Oahn
Brothers had two horses entered Verify, the favor
ite carrying the colors Of Abe, while Fausturo,
to shot raced for J. Calm. After adding for over
thirty minutes the held got away. Tausturo winning
easily, with Verify poor third The cry went mp Of
crooked riding and the judges were asked to declare
all bets or but they did not interfere. Summarizes
First Racc--One lnile-Tragedy, 100 IT. Burns ii
to D. won; Guide Rock, 100 tJenkinO, to 2, sec.
ond; Alleviate. lOI tConley), 10 2. third. Time,
l:429.
second Race-Ono mile and three .sixteenths-
Judge Steadman lot Uenkins,, o TO 2, won Chi
muia. % FROST, 4 to /. second; Trimmer, 30 IT.
Burns, 2 to l, third. Time. 2:o24.
Third Race-Fiyo furlongs-Alioe Turner, 1Oa
tCunley) II to e, won; Lady Cursor. 1OS (Holdenl,
TO /, second; Miss Mae Day. 1os Frost. to 1,
third Time. 1:02A.
Fourth Race-Six furlongs-Fausturo. 100 tHouck).
to L. won; Our Gertie LOT Jenkins). IL to 8, sec
ond; Verify. 100 CConley). o to 10. third. Time.
l:144.
Fifth Race One mile-Go to Bed. 90 Frosp to
l, Pat Morrissey, 90 IT. Burns). IL TO sec
ond. Eireside, 100 tSouthsrd). to third. Time,
l:L1l.
sixth Raoe-one mile and POI yards-IA Josephine,
1o7 lJephns) to 2, won: Red Pirate. 112 tConleyD
10 to 4, second Be True. III tGilmore). 8 to 2.
third Time. l:44A.
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Baseba all Notes.


b. Meyof.-Yes.
T9o S%sey viii gn,ssn!se s1ps9s: to any
Humphrey. Secretary Nutley. M
The Crescent Jr.'s would like to arrange games
with teams averaging II years. Address Edward
MARTINEZ 30 Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn.
The Ashford Juniors would like to arrange games
Hagerty, Jr. 1855 Sterling place, Brooklyn.
B. and G.,,ProfessionAls always hold the bat with
nn i Sbov sss the sr
The Arlington Baseball q. >. Uniformed would
like to arrange games n teams averaging 10
2us Spencer street.
St, Moncas Lyceum has July 8 open, also few
dates in August for strong teams Offering suitable
Eighty-fourth street.
The Carteret A. &. would like to arrange . game
with strong nAteur team the CArteret Grounds
for july 10 Will XuGrantee expenses. Address B.
W de wilton. Carteret. n. J.
three games from the Bostons, will play at Washing
ton Park this afternoon. Burnss men are playing
the best ball of all the Western teams.
The Imperial eball Club Of WoodhAyen would
like to hear from strong team Offering suitable
guarantee Alerts BoT9ngh A. G. and Empires pre-
WCApIIsLE Pa. July 1.-two interesting games OF
baseball were played on the Dickinson College Eth.
Eers6urg teams The rst game resulted in favor Of
Carlis" 10y to o. The second game stood; Carlisle
4; Chambersburg. o.
The Barnards of Brooklyn, owing to their grounds
being cut up into building lots have been com.
PEELED to cancel all their home games. win play
outot-town semi-professiOnAl teams offering fair
guarantee. Address William weidmAn. Sixth ave-
nue. and Pacific street, Brooklyn.
Manager Campbell OF the Borough A. C. says tho
club has not cancelled all its home dates. There
will lie no more Saturday games played there. but
Sunday games will take place at Borough Park A
few sundays are open for hrstclass teams. also Sat
urdAys Tor out of.town games; teams Offering a suit
able guarantee preferred.
Baseball at Orange Oval. once improbable. is
hourshing this AeAsUn. Tho team representing tho
association Is playing clean, snRppy, sportamAn-
like game. and tho crowds are turning out in such
numbers That expenses WIZ DO more than pad
the National League games because OF the disgust
ing tactics OF the rowdies go Orange to their
favorte game played without riots and brAwls
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other day at Baltusrol between W. A. Larnod
and l.; H. Graham. and II K. Toler and l.. T.
Bayard: Ir' The end Of the first thirtyIsiX
Graham and Iarncd won the second half. So a
third match will he necessary to settle tho
question of superiority. Bayard and Toler
have entered together for the foursomes at
ShinnecoCk
The Marine and Field Club caddies. who de-
feated those at Dyker Meadow recently in a
team match by Fl To 4 will goto Dyker Meadow
on Monday for return match
Work at the recently organized Hacken-
sack trolt Club is going forward satisfactorily
and Bendelow. the professional who is super
vising the work. said yesterday that he en-
nectcd to have the course ready for the formal
opening nv Labor bay The membership is
now 100. and. besides golf. there will be courts
for tennis and. in winter. pond for skating
and curling
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Al Fort Eric.

FoRr ERIE. July 1B.-There was . fast track a.
Fort Eric to-day and 1t was good day for the books
Summary
First Race-one mile-stillmsn, 90 CMcQuade), 8
TO /. won; Romerdam. 1857 Il. walker, TO l, SEQ
ond; Tony Honing. 90 tBoland). 10 to Q. third.
Time. :4OA.
Second Race-Five -eghths Of mile-Lartspur. 400
tvalentine), q to !. won; Lizzie Mccarthy. 1o2H
H. Hanes). 10 to !, second; Stair. los IT. Gard
ner). even, third Time. l:O1A.
Third Race-Three quarters Of mile-Hiloe, 100
(Hann) is to won; George KratZ, 10 II. James,,
to ., third. Time lbs.
Fourth Race-Five and . half furlones-Tyrian.
100 IT. Boand,. 2Id to l, won Albert g.. lOs Pow
ersl, I to !. second; Dumbarton. 10Y songer). to
]. third Time. 1903.
Fifth Race-One mile and an eighth-onie Dixon,
10Y a. Gardner, to 8, won; King Flkwood. 1O5
valentine, 8 to I, second; Tessamme Porter. 1o1
(ChenD. 10 to |. third. Time. :b6.
Sixth Race-One mile-Tim Megibbn. 1o4 IT. Mar
tim. \ to 8, won; Cynthia H.. ~ Bolandj. to l.
second Shieldbearer. 100 Vaentne), 10 to I, third
Time, l;4l.
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RESULTS ON OTHER TRACKS.
At Chicago.

CHICAGO. July I3.-The racing at Hawthorne to-.
day was without special feature. Gypceiyer. the
outsider won me s'eepieehsSe ana DSseIInE Addsd
First Raee-siI furlongs-Lew Kraft, lo7 tOver-
ton. to /, won; Lady Elite, lUS Knight to /,
second; Rosa Dah. loA "A booker. so to /. third
Time, l;l&h.
Second kace-seven furIongs-Al Lone. ll2 CNutD,
to /, won; Loyalctta. lO7 Gray. y to l. second
Isen, lo5 tBeAuehanpl ~ to 3, third Time, l27A.
Third Race-One and one-quarter miles-Deenng
81 Click, y to 10, won, Boney Boy, u tSeatonJ I
70 ?, second; Monk WSyman. 10 Rutterl. to l.
third. Time, 2:o7l4.
Fourth Race steeplechAse; short course ayp-
ceiyor 1872 thcHugh), 10 to I. won; Chenier. lat
third, Time. 3!lyA.
Fifth RAcs-ssvea furlongs-Psnwig, ia Covsr-