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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-27
Copper Stocks.

Boston, July 26.-Boston & Montana
$50; Butte & Boston, 7Sl2; Parrot, 524s.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
NORTH GRAFTON.

North Grafton, June 19.-Croquet
games will commence on the Wilson
grounds on Tuesday evening. The OPP
ening game will be a single-handed one
and the contestants will be Elisha D.
Holbrook and John Wilson of Philadel-
phia.
Several members of the Christian En-
deavor Society of Worcester attend
ed the meeting here in the Baptist
church vestry last evening.
John e. Wilson of Philadelphia, Pa,
is spending a weeks vacation at the
home of his parents on Waterville
street.
The Rev. William T. Rowley attend
ed the morning services yesterday
morning for the first time since his late
sickness.
The Ladies Aid Society will give a
lawn party on the lawn of Mrs, Ware
on Grafton street, Tuesday evening
Ice cream and cake will be served.
John Fenge of New York is the guest
of Walter l. Ripley of the Quinsiga-
mOnd House.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
PRESIDENT IS PLEASED.
Acknowledges Message of
Greeting From CONNER
cial Travellers.

E. Webster Allen, president of the
Worcester Commercial Travellers as
ISOLATION, has received a reply to the
message of greeting sent to President
Mckinley, in behalf of the association.
The greeting was sent to the presi-
dent at ,Holyoke, Saturday, when the
members of the association We're en-
joying their annual outing, ana the
reply was received from Acting Seere-
tary Cortelyou, yesterday. 1t is as fol
lows:
Executive Mansion, Washington
'Holyoke, Mass, June IL lSS9.
my Dear Sir:-Your telegram of TO-DAY
has been received and in the president
behalf / take pleasure in conveying 70
you, and through you to the members OF
your association, the assurance OF ms
sincere appreciation of your kindly mes
sage of greeting Very truly yours,
Geo. b. COrteyou,
Acting Secretary to the PRESIDENT
"Mr E. Webster Allen,
president Worcester Commercial Travel
ers' Association, Worcester, Mass
The members of the association VINO
lost or those who did not receive UNI
brelas for the parade Saturday, will be
provided with the souvenirs at the store
of NJ f. Shattuck Cigar Company as
soon as the committee secures them
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT.
Judge UtIeY Entertains 10 Card Players
Who Were Arrested Sunday.

In the central district court yester-
day morning, Maurice L. Smith was
charged with assault and battery on
Owen H. Conlin, foreman at Washburn
& Moen's Quinsigamond wire mill, and
according to the evidence submitted,
the trouble all grew out of bet on a
Boston Baltimore ball game. 1t APP
pears that Smith and COnlOn made a
bet of a small amount of money, and
Smith lost. He was considerably worked
up over it, and after talking about it
for some time, he struck ConlOn on the
head with a pair of plyers. a num-
Der of employees at the shop testified
about the affair. Smith was ordered
to pay a fine of $50.
Judge Utley was entertained for a
few minutes by 10 card players. who
were gathered in Sunday by the police
The first bunch, consisting of v j. For
tier, proprietor of Fortier's dancing
academy, and three young men who
gave the names Of Charles H. Clark
James F. Piper and Joseph Blanchard,
but who are down in the directory as
Pope, Charbonneau and Layine, We're
ordered to pay fines of So each. They
were arrested Sunday morning about
l o'clock by officers Delaney and LON
bard, in Fortier's dancing academy,
The second bunch, seven in number,
came forward to the bar of justice, and
were also fined 50 each. They We're
ex-Councilman w w. Sanderson, Dr.
James H. SandeTsOn, Thomas Kenney,
John Sweeney, Cyrus Davis George
Lang and Jacob Berg. They were ar
rested in DR.. Sanderson's office in the
Flagg building on Main street, oppo-
site the Bay State House, by Sergt.
Orohan and Officers Thayer, Burke,
Thurman and O'ConnoT.
Patrick Danahy, a 13-year-old boy,
was charged with drunkenness. He
was found in East park Saturday af-
ternoon by Officer Brady. His case
was continued until this morning.
Michael Hassett was charged with
drunkenness and also the theft of $40
He was fined SIS.
Joseph Hines, a boy, who interfered
with officer Hemmenway when he was
arresting Felix Brissette for drunken
ness and disturbing the peace, was
fined S.. Brissett was fined $40 fOI
drunkenness and the case against him
for disturbing the peace was filed.
Thomas Donahue, charged with beg
ging on the streets and using abusive
language, was discharged for lack OF
evidence.
Charles w. Williams was fined SIC
for drunkenness, and had a charge OF
disturbing the peace filed.
Other DRINKS disposed of were: John
McKinstry, David Pickett, David Kar-
rick, Dennis Gearin, William Buckley
Henry Lasender and big James McCar-
thy, four months each in the house OF
correction. William DaVlOn, James J.
Murphy, Fred Hearn, James Dunn, Jas
]. Murphy, Frank Fudger, William
Halpin, fined $40 each. Joseph O'Con-
nell, probation; Ann Hovey, filed; John
Murphy and James Flynn, continued.
Fred A. H. Walker, a stubborn child
was given another chance. His case
was continued on probation. Michael
McNiff withdrew his appeal and ac-
cepted a four months stretch in the
house of correction.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
MOORE is SUED,
Mrs. Morgan Brings
Action Against
Contractor
At THE FITCHBURG SESSION.
Five Cases Heard at the
Jury Term Of Supe-
rior Court.
At THE FITCHBURG SESSION.

A heavy suit was brought in the SUI
perior court, yesterday, by Mrs. Ellen
Morgan, wife of the late Patrick Nor
gan Of Worcester, administrator of the
deceased estate, against Charles w.
Moore of Worcester in an action of
tort with an ad damnum of $4,000
This suit grows out of the accident at
the Telephone exchange building on
Mechanic street. about two months ago,
when Patrick Morgan, who was EN-
ployed by Moore, truckman, was killed
while hosting a heavy switch board in
to the Telephone EXCHANGE building.
THE plaintiff alleges that the hosting
apparatus of the defendant was not in
proper working order and as a result of
this neglect, the heavy lever which was
on the top of the roof fell to the ground
striking the deceased man, Patrick
Morgan, and killed him instantly.
The writ was served by David H
,Hayter, deputy sheriff, and is return
able the first Monday in August in the
superior court. Sullivan & O'Connell
appear for the plaintiff.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20

Morgan VS.. Charles w. Moore, both of
Worcester; $4,000, action of tort; writ
served by Deputy Sheriff David H:
Hayter, returnabe first Monday of
August in superior court.
Joseph N. Muir VS.. Thomas Walters,
Jr. & Co, both of Worcester; $4,000, ac-
ton of tort; writ served by Deputy
Sheriff David H. Hayter returnable in
superior court first Monday in July.
j. Henry Meagher for plaintiff.
E. J. Brady, Uxbridge, VS.. Belle A.
Mercer, Northbridge; $500, action of
contract; writ served by Deputy
Sheriff E. 0. Brown, returnable in su-
perior court first Monday in July.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
JUDGE TlLLY PRESIDING.
IThe Fitchburg Jury Term Does consIdera-
Bile Amount of Business,

The Fitchburg session of the jury
Term of the superior court, presided
pver by Judge Lilly, was held yester-
day and considered five cases. The
Jury in the Kidder case against the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts was
smpaneled and afterward sent to
Southboro to view the situation, and
will make its report at $50 o'clock this
snorning.
In the case of Henry T. Bars VS.. the
,Heywood Accident association, the jury
found for the plaintiff in the sum of
S75. A jury was impaneled in the
Frank L, McQuaid VS.. Perley P. Comey
et ali. case, and part of the evidence
WAS heard when the case was continued
do today's hearing.
The divorce suit of Charlotte Ven
emburg VS.. Gideon Venemburg was
heard and a decree of nisi granted for
desertion, In the case of Edith l.. Nor
wood VS.. Henry A. Norwood, libel for
divorce a decree of nisi was granted on
the grounds of gross and confirmed ha-
bits of intoxication.
No change in the short list for to-
day s session was made.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
FOR ALLEGED LIBEL,
Joseph Muir Brings Suit for $4,000 Against
Thomas Walters & CO.

Joseph Muir, through his counsel, J.
Henry Meagher, brought suit in the SUI
perior court yesterday against Thomas
Walters & Co, clothiers, at 175 Main
street, in an action of tort for alleged
libel. The ad damnum is $4,000 and re-
turnable in the superior court the first
Monday in July, Mr.. Muir was, till
June, in the employ of the company,
when he left, as he says, their employ.
The firm published a notice in one Of
the local papers June II, stating that
owing to Misrepresentation we desire
TO notify our friends and patrons that
j. n. Muir was discharged from our
employ" And on account of this no.
Cice the plaintiff bring the suit.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
PETITION FOR LAND DAMAGES.

Roman Marshall of Webster filed a
petition in the superior court yesterday
against the inhabitants of Webster for
land damages. He alleges that the
town In grading Maple street, did it in
such a way as to throw the surface
water upon his land and he asks the
courts for an assessment of the dam
ages An order of notice was issued
by the court and is returnable in the
superior court the first Monday in Au-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
FOR RECOVERY OF MONEY.

Charles F. Cutler ct al of Boston has
brought suit against Melvin T. Wood
ct ali. of Northboro, for the recovery
Of money due, amounting to about 1915
for goods delivered. The suit was en-
tered at the clerks office of the supe-
rior court, yesterday, and is returnable
the first Monday in August.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses issued yesterday:
To Edgar J. Hedge, %, and Marie NJ
Vautour %; Edmund PETER, 20, and
Dora PETER, 90; Emil Corlson, %, Will
helmina Carlson, 26; Read Steadman,
%, and Catherine Murphy, 10.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20

There's nothing like the Natural Food
clubs dishes to keep ones body and
mind in perfect condition these sum
mer days. 1t won't pull on your pook-
etbook but a little to test them. Rooms
SIS Main.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20

Frank e. Vinton has secured a posi-
ton as cashier of the National bank IN
Leicester.
r,er vacation with local relatives.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
One More Case Of
Diphtheria at North
Brookfield.
SUMMER At LAKE LASHAWAY.
Visitors Arriving at
Fine West County
Resort.


tilda, four and one-half year old daugh-
ter of Celestia St. George and wife, on
st. John street, is sick with diphtheria.
DR.. Louis E. Dionne is the attending
physician, and reports the case to be
of a mild FORM The house has been
plaearded by DR.. George R. Spooner,
health officer.
d. f. O'Brien, trainer of the Univer-
sity of Maine athletic team, arrived at
his home here last night. Mr.. O'Brien
has had very successful season, and
is immensely popular with the student
body. His team did well at the New
England intercollegiate meet, and fin
ished second to BowdOin at the Maine
intercollegiate field day.
c. J. GOrman's Bon-Ton MINISTRIES
opened a weeks engagement at Lash
away park this evening, and their Iirst
performance showed them to be the
real thing. The company is repiete
with funny comedians, clever dancers
and jolly jokers, and are pronounced
the banner company that has been at
LashaWay this season AS the warm
weather grows on apace, the park is
becoming more and more popular. Pro-
prietor Marchessault is ever on the
alert to see that there are no objection
able features, and the result is a steady
gain in patronage.
The X. Y. 2. cottage at Lashaway
park is easily the most popular at the
lake so far, and is entertaining hosts
of visitors. Yesterday the young la
dies at the cottage had as guests Sc
lectman George II. Kramer of Spencer,
Timothy Howard, ESQ., of this town,
Joseph Ramer and Miss Ramer of
Spencer. W. E. Carey of Spencer and
Misses Helen Mccarthy and Mae Nc
Donald of North BroOkfield.
Across the lake at the Tin Horn"
cottage, a jolly lot of local young men
are holding forth. The party is made
up of John NJ. Noonan, William D.
Rondeau, James O'Brien, Daniel KEEL
ley and J. F. Sullivan.
Napoleon Byron, James Scully, Will
liam c. Merritt, were before Justice
Boutwell, this morning, charged with
drunkenness. Byron was fined SO and
paid. Merritt gave up all he had. ST.
and Seully's case was continued till
Saturday.
Miss Susie Prue is visiting friends in
Worcester,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20

John w. Corcoran, as counsel for
/ Margaret F. Tonry of Clinton, has filed
la petition for a jury trial for the as
sessment Of damages due TO the taking
of land by the metropolitan water
BOARD in Clinton.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
COURT HAPPENINGS.

The will of the late Jammison
Wheeler of Hubbardston was filed il
probate yesterday, in which provision
was made for the bequest of $500 TO
the town of Hubbardston, the earnings
of which should be devoted to the care
OF the deceased's grave in Rural Glen
cemetery.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
ATTACHMENTS.

The following attachments were re-
corded yesterday: Ellen Morgan, ad-
ninistrator Of the estate of Patrick
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20

Sideboards at auction every day.
Gately & Rogers, 2S2 Main st.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20

Are small as homeopathic pellets,
CARTER'S LdFTLE LIVER PILLS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
Norwich Division.)

FOR NORWICH-6.40, 9 .25 a. m; 100, 4.45,
$500 p. m. Return-*6.00 a. m. daily, ex-
cept Monday, go $40 a. M; 225, 4.45
p. m. Return at 6.15 a. m. Sundays.
FOR WEBSTER-64 49, 9.25, 11.20 a. m. /;
100, AS, $40, $500 p. m.
FOR SOUTHBRIDGE-6.4O 9.25, 11.2O a.
m; 4,+5, $500 p. m.
FOR PUTNAM, WILLIMANTIC AND
HARTFORD-640 9.25 a. m; 4.45, sec
p. m.
FOR NEWBURGH-0.2 5 a. m.
FOR NEW LONDON-6.4O, 9.25 a. M; 100
4 IS $500 p. m.
Express trains.
**Stop on signal.
For connections and time of trains at
intermediate stations, see local time
tables, furnished at ticket office.
GEO. l.. CONNOR, Passenger Traffic
Manager
A. c. KENDALL. General Passenger
Agent
G, PETER CLARK General Stunt.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20

N4lS lOWn u I1uDDdIuSIOIi, the earnings
of which should be devoted to the care
OF the deceased's grave in Rural Glen
cemetery.
A petition in equity was filed yester-
day at probate in the interest of Phil
dip L. O'Donnell of Milford by his next
friend, Clifford A. Cook, asking that
Ellen T. O'Donnell, who, under the
provisions of will of the late Mary
Butler of Milford, held In trust certain
real estate willed to the petitioner by
the deceased, be discharged from the
trust as all her duties in the case had
been fulfilled. The respondent, Allen I.
O'Donnell, offering no objections, the
court allowed the petition.
Mrs. Leah Johnson, though her conn
Sci, Wood & Wood, has filed q libel
suit for divorce against her husband,
Edwin Johnson, both of Worcester.
The libellant alleges, as grounds for
her action, intoxicating habits and
cruel and abusive treatment The suit
IS returnable in July
E. ]. Brady of Uxbridge, through his
counsel, F. p. Brady, brought suit yes
Ierday against Beele A. MERCER Of
Northboro for the recovery of money
due. The ad damnum is $500 IN an &C
zion of contract. The writ was served
by Deputy Sheriff E. o. Brown, and
IS returnabie first Monday in July in
superior court.
Joseph L. Rome of Gardner has
brought suit in the superior court
against George B. Hager of Gardner in
an action of contract to recover S4OOU.
yThe allegation is that a certain tract
of land was conveyed to the plaintiff
by the defendant, said to be free from
all membranes, but that on the con-
trary, was found not to be free as rep
PRESENTED. T. B. Dunn for the plain
lniff.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-20
RAILROADS.
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
eastern District.)

Passenger trains leave Worcester:
Entnn M nl.ni.,.c Itlra Il 1000
New-York tribune., 1899-03-28
FLORIDA PHOSPHATES.

From The jacksonville Metropolis.
Tho suppositon is general that Florida phosphate
IS not I'm demand and that the annual shipment .
have gradually decreased. Such. however We arc
gratified say. IS not the case. Since l'Fj there
has been a steady increase i'm both domestic and
foreign demand but principally foreign. The ad-
vance Is shown as follows In foreign exports: In
1885 sos tons: IN 1896 800 S7l In 1897 $50 27 and
I'm 1898. $50 505.
Three times as much each year went to Germany
a = any other country The next largest patrona ge
came from Holland. The foreign countries t. which
II was shipped were England, Scotland. Ireland.
Germany Belgium. Holland, Denmark, Norway.
Sweden. France. Italy. Russia. Austria. India and
Australia.
Few in foreign lands know that most Of this phos-
phatc Is dug from the earth IN Florida 10y men
convicted Of felOnies I'm the courts. OF which Jack
sOnVille has "A large representation.
II IS very evident that If there was no money IN
the phosphate business. some persons assert
the shipments would have gradually decreased. in
stead OF increased. Like everything produced in
Florida. 81 g. In demand. nud markets FOR Il are 70
be found almost anywhere.
New-York tribune., 1899-03-28

teen knots for tho European lines; three stesn.,.
Of more than 500 tons. maximum speed o, ssvs,
teen knots. for the San Francisco line and ,s-a.
steamers Of than 5000 tons for the Seattle In,
with a speed OF fifteen knots. 70 be run rh
steamers for Europe must sail tweaty-slx time. .
year: for San Francisco. fourteen times and 70,
Seattle. thirteen times.
According to The Shanghai Mercury" DR. sn-
ney T. wilkinson OF Baltimore is under arres, q,
a charge of obtaining money by means OF forged
documents
A tea-lnspectlng house has been established 4,
Yokohama for the purpose Of thoroughly Insnac'i 81
ing all teas before they are shipped out OF ths
country.
has restored to Jung Lu, Grand Secretary all hIs
honors.
chop Su. formerly president OF the Board q,
Ceremonies. who degraded three stems h.
been restored TO his former rank. '
Sung Kuang. Controller Of the Household ba.
been restored to favor and all mis- hOnors and ttes
nov permitted 70 wear his peacock feather Tbsss
restoratous were unexpected. and are causin.
much comment In Chinese political circles. '
Strenuous efforts are being put forth for the Sim
pression OF piracy on the Canton West Rive,
iUhIch Of late has grown to immense proportlors'
The Viceroy has sent several old German ls-kno,
boats to West River for the protection ~
shipping and has threatened the captains Of guard
boats with degradation on account OF their lack q,
strlke Of coolies employed In coaling vs...,,
at NoU Japan. March !. IS causing much IN
cmonvenience 90 70 shipping and a large number 80 =,
steamers are now anchored in tnat port awaiting
the end Of the strike. 50 that they take on
coal The strike was the result Of an attempt IN
reduce wages.
New-York tribune., 1899-03-28
,ot collect tho dripplnga will


no longer bo needed -, .z.o, tho car con-
,,ac,ng Nth tho rail by means OF shoe, VII, 10
nouinped with the overhead trolley when wiz op p
,,sed on the regular surface lines aiter w 80
leave the elevated structure. numpeI 49, W do
transfers. are contemplated. but none dellllo,S
cidod on vet with the exception or
line The connection with the tracks OF IN peoch
system running to Bensonhurst ana i,itn n,n,, a,
will be made from the end of the elevated ~ ~
Sixtv-dfth-st and In that way rapld am am, ,o -,
fortable transit will be secured for the reslucn''
that section. .-.s.o,,, 10 bo made by
the Rapld Transit company can narnIy pe.o,so pe 80
mated at this time but 1t is said that no eNPe'"
will be spared In perfectlng the plans ,,,,,,o. y,
Another change in the travelling lacNt,.on o,n,,bt
Rrooklyn which it is believed VIII De ,3,n "a
about nv the merging OF the Brooklyn ~, IT, ~
svsten with the Rapid Transit company - mr.
rilnning of less trOley-cars across tne bIiuhC -
running OF the troey-cars across the Mus ~
nof proved entirely satisfactory on account
congestion on the roadways during inc iusn ad
and the consequent delays. People VIII pe VI"
70 use the elevated trains in gong across 70 49,
Sotton rom n distance. and the service, OF theS@
trains will be perfected so that 40 '"P ~
possible will he made .u.,.. oro &, e.. said
n he taken off the Bridge, pan Is OF loOs ~ ~
mako convenient terminal for the cars ,nat @ 'p ~
an this side Of the river. TINS cohleniPlatvS1 '
,,se Of the Bridge Plaza for large car ssa.u M ~
n,roher or tracks will be constructed, 90 tnil i,
iira of cars will have It's own track ne @ ,bo
Dnr,nanv has not secured permission 10 use w
pa1a and there will without DOUBT pe i sYlie ~ ~
nosi,on hut II Is understood that me olIclaas o.
willing to grant the right to the troIey Coi"P"''
New-York tribune., 1899-03-28
YACHTING.
DURYEA TO COMMAND THE DEFEN Dhi''
-,,1- VICTOR or, 1895 MAY DEFEND THE AMhitiOA

DrrRyEA TO COMMAND THE DEFENDEH
TIVE VICTOR or 1895 NAY DEFEND THE AMhi'iON !"
CUP AGAIN.
BOSTON March q (SpeclaD The Boston "'oov
.s authority for the statement that herman -
Durvea is TO have full charge Of the Deishuei -
Tho trial races 10 be sailed next September oet"es
tho victor Of 1896 and tho boat now oeinS pu',' -
tho Herreshoffs FOR Commodore j. Flerpo"' 'i''
oor Of the New-York Yacht Club
This is excellent news TO yachtsmeh' pe.'"7 -,
~ ,horo know Mr. Duryea's ability at the SUCK
and as a general in the headwork OF yacnI ~, IN IN
INC Moreover. Mr.. Duryea mas Decl st''al al,d Mn
inre,ond that he IS expected 10 push tH.. w. w. -,
nov IN the extreme limit OF her Rait WI 49,, -
aidering any necessity Of nursing her III "'''e' "
strain. - 4, ,,o. - I'm tho trials
{, e. fuilv proved that the Dcfender - SUI .I,d
fostest boat in these waters she VII W. rSors
g. defend the cup a second time. MANY P.,,,'o
Sod cot II into their heads that because Il Io 10
IIau @ srotnc sncnt on Il new racer she Would DO
forced into first place in any case On tle Oollo1
- old boat has lust good chace 20 CoIuP''0
tio o.t S5o ,,rocix as qhe had with Nalkyre Ill
NJ Durvea has been endcaVoring 10 Bet "a pin u!
..%afe" Watson TO reconsider MS deterinnd'!o' - ~
stick to his present engagement ana 10 come " to
befonder Watson IS one Of tho cleVereSt ~ -
eIonai racing shippers in this country anu ~ .Io
many contests of the special thirtles ne h.s
Nr Duryea often enough to win ms uhuyHs t9
enact The two together would make II HNely Iol m
"S,harley' Barr, the intended skipper OF the ne"
Morgan boat.