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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16

COLUMBUS, o., May 16.-An interest
ing syllabus was handed down by the
supreme court in the case of the city of
Fostoria VS.. Elias Fox. 1t was held
that city partly situate in two coun-
ties has its situs in the county where
its municipal offices and government
are located; and must, when the action
is not local, be sued in that county.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16

AKRON, o., May 1O.-Alexander Brew
ster, president of the Brewster Coal
Co, committed suicide by cutting his
throat from ear to ear. He was 30
years of age and possessed of much
wealth. For year he has been poor
health
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16
ConEIcta "strIko.n

COLUMBUS, o., May 16.-Seven con-
victs in bolt shop at the Ohio peni-
''struck" Monday on the
ground that their daily tasks had been
increased. The insurrectionists were
escorted to the cellar, padded and re-
duced in grade and placed in solitary
from five to ten days.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16

Foreiguer-Why is 1t that so many
American cities are complaining of bad
water2 Is not the water supply under
the direction of city oficials2
American-Usually.
Foreigner-And are not those officials
elected by the people?
AmeTican-Yes.
Foreigner-Then it appears TO me
you have not been careful to select OFF,
eials who are good iudRes OF water.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16

WARNocK, o., May 16-Zella Ulloms,
aged Is, her mother and Mrs. VIM. Di-
day were riding in carriage, when
the horse scared, and, turning sud
denly, threw the occupants out of the
vehicle. The young girl was killed by
being kicked in the head by the horse.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16

EMPIRE, O., May 18.-The hotel and
residence OF William Carnahan and
John Burns residence were burned at
midnight. An engine came from Wells
Vile, and the fire was confined TO the
above buildings William Carnahan
twas painfully hurt while fighting the
flames. Loss IS, COO
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16

BELLAIRE, o., May l6.-The strike of
the boys at the Crystal glass works at
bridgeport is settled. They received
ten per cent, advance in wages The
900 employees returned to work Mon
dau morninQ
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16

TOLEDO, O., May lG.-Toledo repub-
licans will present the name of Noah
Ii. Swain, of this city, as candidate
for governor. This has been determin-
ed by a meeting of the leaders of the
party, including Congressman South
ard and the delegates
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16

PoRT CLINTON, o., May I6.-At the
plaster mills Of Marsh & Co., at Gyp-
sum, a mammoth iron stack fell on
Nicolai Yensen, killing him instantly.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16
Township Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that petition Will
be presented TO the Trustees Of Marietta
meeting to be held at o1ice OF Clerk. Marietta
Ohio, May 2Gth, A. ID. 1892 praying for the IS
tablishment OF township road on the follow
ing line. to-wit:
beginning at the residence OF Philemon Nc
Young, in Marietta Township, and running
through lands of Samuel Bosell, William Dye
and " lillian Palmer, TO the township road. IN
Road District No. 8, and near the residence OF
Wylie Seev;rs in Marietta Township wash
ington County, Ohio.
PHILEMON McYOUNG, Prin. Petitioner
April %, 1890.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16
ORsr for a franchise.

TOLEDO, o., May l6-F. N. Quale,
leading grain dealer, has offered the
city slO7. 900 for franchise to build a
railroad along water street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16

GALLON, o., May 10. John P. Keefer,
who mysteriously disappeared in 1898.
has written that he wants his Bible
sent TO him at Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16
B. O.S-W. RY
TIME TABLE.


Trains Arrive Mt and Depart from Uniot
station.
ARRIVE. WESTWARD. DEPART
Os al m--Athens, Chllllco.he Gin eli 4 pa
cnnatI, Louisville, 81.
Louis and all points
West, South and S-west.
tl2 % p m-Delprc Athens, Chilli 00an
cothe, and way stations.
Z 3 10 p m-Belpre, Athens CHIN. 80 0%aI
40 p m cothe, Cincinnati and
Sunday bouisYllle, ST. Louis
only and All points west and
49,, south.
tl2 o. m--1lelpro, Parkersburg, 26,pn :
Cbillicothe, and way
stations.
% m-belpre, Pa rkers- "a 2orm
Dnrg, Chillicothe Gin
clnnati, Loulsvillo, ST.
Louis, Chicago and all
poinis west, south and
20 m-Parkersburg and Belrre Local
EASTWARD.
% m Belpre Parkersburg. sa 5ooam
lem, CORVALLIS, Clarls- =
burg, Grafton, and all
way stations
az 10 lh-,beIpre, ,p Park'sb'g, Graf. Fi2 6,pm
ten, Washington, Balti. ! 10 n N,
more. Phil Adelphia and Snndnv
. ne ~, m pe,, aVIk. only
ton, baltimore, PhiIa.
delDhia and New York
flV Ob pm-Parkersburg, Washing. sl1 A6nn
ton, Baltimore, Phila. 4"
dephia, New York, Bos.
ton and all points east.
n8-"Daily. +Except Sunday.
al Az Trains OF M rietta District run to parls
= For through tickets to MI nnints q, a..
sal,l nnlted States, Canada and Mexico with do.
M ssieu information as TO rates. routes sleenino
aGdress:-- 49, Pie"'o cal on OF
= M. PAYNE, Ticket Agent, Marietta. q.
y q n n Brown Passenger Agt, Marietta. o.
Cincinnati, o. ''onser Ageht'
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16
NOTICE.

Notice Ia hereby given OF the intention o
the City OF Marietta, Ohio, to make appiica
tion to the Secretary Of War for permission b
I'm said City.
PrOnles showing the proposed location OF
said bridge will be on file in the oflice OF the
tion OF any persons who may be interested
Carl BECKER,
Clerk OF the city of Marietta, Ohio
April 18th, '99-6 times
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16

FORT. CLINTON, o., May 16.-Grover
Cleveland and Bob" Evans will attend
the cornerstone laying of the court
house here on Thursday.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16
GAINESVILLE & OHIO RIVER
TIME oARp I'M ErrEcr nro- ,na ,oo.

All Trains Daily except Sunday.
Nos. 70 and u make close coonceeo..
hanesVlllo with The b. q U. and psn liar i.
T4lns Tor Solnmbns, Chicago and the Wess.
j. HOPE SUrOR, Receiver. " 'a''
c. @. HARRISON. Genersl PassepgerAv,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16
SOUTH BOUND.

Trains run daily except Sunday. Close oou-
nectlOns for all points north and west,
For farther Information call on nr addroa. Z
vi. ~, rhaYhE' Tiohei Agent, Union Depot, Mar.
I'D. DALE. Receiver, = .
VIM. MORSE Superintendent.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16

aS-s. M, HART, Dentist. once over Witt
g's Jewelry Store, Front St, Hours from,
q, m. to p. m.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-05-16
Cleveland G. Marietta Railway.
Effective October 2, 1893.
Central Standard Time.

tStop on Signal.
All Trains Daily except Sunday.
Trough coaches on trains l8 and II daily fey ,
eept sunday between Marietta and Cleveland !
j. Al. WILLIAMS, NJ W PAGE
Train Master. GEN pass Agt
Cambridge, o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
AROUSIYG INTEREST IN THE SCHOOLS.

Caldwell. Nov % (SpeclaD.-The conflict in Cald-
well Township and North Caldwell Borough over
the levying Of the school led 10 a meeting In
Fairfield Church last evening under the direction
OF County Superintendent Sherman. Stephen Fran
cisco, OF the Board Of Education presided. and
explained that the purpose 10 arouse public
interest in the welfare OF the schools. The first
speaker Superintendent William z Chan
cellOr OF Bloomfield who said that Il was an obi
cation upon tho entire Nation Ito discover and
educate the wise, good and great OF the future
James owens. OF the State Board OF Education.
spoke upon the needs OF the schools. c. E. He'd
den. principal OF Caldwell Borough Schools thought
that a high school was nowadays as important
as the primary school County Superintendent
Sherman urged parents 10 visit the schools 70 sup
port the teachers and 20 hold educational meet
lngs m 7nl-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
VAIN QUEST FOR POOLROOMS.
INSPECTOR RHODES FINDS TRACES OF
THEM AND WILL CONTINUE HIS HUNT.

INSPECTOR RHODES FINDS TRACES OF
THEM AND WILL CONTINUE HIS HUNT.
Police Inspector Rhodes made tour Of the
Forty-seventh Precinct yesterday looking for pool
rooms which # was alleged were running openly.
IN the morning Captain Brown. who commands
the precinct was summoned from the Butler-st-
station 10 20 before Deputy Chief MacKear and
the inspector and the law was laid down 70 him
After this the inspector. in company with Captain
Brown and Detective Brady began his tour
They first visited No IS Bergen-st., three story
house owned by John Noon. On the second floor
ticker and other evidences Of a poolroom having
been IN operation were found. but the rooms were
deserted Noon professed ignorance He was
warned that he would be held responsible for his
tenants IN the future.
The officers then visited No. ~ Court-st., where
q saloon is kept by P, c. Seaman Seaman was
asked whether there a poolroom in the build
ing and he said that he knew Of none. The In
spector then asked for the keys TO the second floor
and scanlan said he did not have them. whereupon
the inspector told him that he would break the
door in u they were found. This threat pro-
duced the keys but the rooms were found desert
ed although there evidences or d pOolrOOm
room in the Mutual BOtting establishing IN Boerum
Place. near Bergen-st.. next visited The place
was deserted and nothing found.
The inspector after this returned 20 Police Head
quarters. but sent two OF his aids Roundsman John
Smith and PatrOlman Baker. into the FOrty-hfth
Precinct commanded b. Captain Cullen. No pool
rooms were found by them The inspector said that
he was not through with the investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
FAIR IN THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC,

TIKI. COMMITTEES OF FoRTY-oNE METHODIST
CHURCHES WORKING IN AID OF THE HOME.
The annual fair FOR the benefit OF the Methodist
Epscopal Church Home opened last night IN
the Academy OF Music. The auditorium has been
aoored on a level with the stnges and the whole
snace Is devoted to booths containing all sorts OF
articles. candy. linen. aprons books. flowers and
holiday gifts The fair Is under the direction OF
committees OF forty-one Methodist churches Nj >.
Francis ". Young. president or the Rome sa'H
that all the goods that for sale In the booths
were either donated by the merchants OF u"
money with which they were bought was solicited
by the committees. There are no goous nero y"
commission and everything is placed at the same
price which one would have to pay IN the Stores
We have tried 10 do away with the Idea that a ialr
is a place where you don't get your ni'"e'
worth" she said -
Each evening and on Saturday afternoon CoH
terro &, Sons Concert Band Will give ten seie0-
lions On Thursday evening and the afternoon OF
Friday and Saturday a Punch and Judy show VIII
he presented which It is expected VIII prove an
attraction for the children. The assembly rooms
ON the second floor OF the Academy have peen
adorned with flags and bunting. Luncheon enc
dinner will be served at reasonable Prices, a,-
Tegreshments are also provided, and the ul' .t
looms were we'll patroniZcd last mght; on Ile
fsncv able IN the fair there Is on SAFE IoI 81
ola fashioned purse made out OF hoIesPui or. r.
which knitted with we Hr"'ie ed " his Officers
me socks Of General WashiI~ : ana Hls % doai
81 vsIiev Forge The purse created a good ueal
of interest last night The Committee OF ArrangS
% 1ents lie composed Of Mrs. Francis w 1op p'
ih Lta1. Mrs A p Strout. Mrs. J. NJ. BuI-
Gi titi &c, Mrs ! II Berresford and Mrs X fSesse-
e,,in The fair closes on Saturday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
A WOMAN'S TRIAL FOR PARRICIDE
WITNESS SAYS NORA JEFFRIEs CRIED; COME
Up. COME UP. AND SEE WHAT
HAVE pONcE",

The trial OF Nora Jeffries who is charged with
killing her father last April. continued yester-
day before Justice jerks and a jury. The prosecu-
ton put several witnesses on the stand whose testi
mony was damaging 10 the defendant. Carmela
Marmore. OF No. $50 Liberty-ave. placed on the
stand by the prosecution She is the aunt OF John
Carroll. who keeps barber shop at No 2sA At
lantic-ave.. where the Jeffres lived with Thomas
Hannah, the father OF Mrs Jerries. She testified
that on April 13 last, the day that Hannah was
found in q dying condition, she went to visit the
CAROLS in the barber shop. When she reached
there Carroll and Italian named Spinelli were
playing cards in the front room. She had been In
the place about ten minutes when there was a loud
rapping at the front door Carroll went to the door
and found no one but as he came back 10 take his
seat the defendant Nora Jeffries. pushed open the
back door and cried out. See what have done!
She acted as II crazy" continued the witness
"and she kept crying TO my sister. Come UP, come
I'D. Mrs Carroll and sec what I have done!
Foster L. Backus endeavored TO shake her EVIL
dence but she stuck to her story.
John Carroll the barber testified that on the
afternoon OF April Is he was playing cares In his
shop, when his aunt came downstairs IN an eN-
cited condition and sent him for policeman. Inc
policeman went with him upstairs ana found nan
nan lying across the bed, which was covered win
When questioned he said he did not Know OF me
slightest trouble between Mrs. Jenries ana her
father. He admitted that while he was playing
cards a person could 80 upstairs WITHOUT MS h"o"
John Twillman a policeman placed in the
witness box. During his testimohy tlle u 81,
~ the crime Twlllman declared that he arrested
Mrs Jerries and took her TO the police station Al
me house ne asked her who did the inuIueE' any
she using some oaths. said; i don't Know ooh
oeL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
HER TWO HUSBANDS N ONE FUNERAL.
From The washington Star.


I'VE have had double funerals without number,
OF husband and wife sister and sister. brother and
brother" explained an attaehe OF cemstery near
the Soldiers Home Star" reporter, but
funeral here week before last seems TO surp&ss
and four wives buried in this. and similar cases In
other cemeteries well as q number OF women
who have from two TO as many in one instsnr- o.
least as five husbands The case that refer 70
as being something new is not OF the KIND referred
TO for there a lapse or time between the
funerals OF the husbands and wives spoken OF, but
case where a woman buried two husbands az tho
same time. And she was not Mormon either.
were temporarily placed In the vault The VIII and
and other reasons directed that II II could be
satisfactorily arranged the widow should marry
the business associate and particular friend Of tho
circumstances. the widow married the man re-
ferred TO- who in less than three days was con-
fined 10 his bed by Illness that In three weeks
proved fatal The douby endowed widow arranged
Tor his funeral, and at the same time gave orders
that her first husbands body. which had been
left In the vault temporarily, should be Inferred
By hts side at the same time. Two graves were
dug and both were buried at the same time Their
collins were identical. well were the floral
decorations. which were rather elaborate. II was
the first time In my experience that ever saw or
even heard Of a widow burying TWO husbands az
the same time. though II may have happened often
elsewhere. The widow has arranged that she shall
be buried beside them. the first husband 10 be on
her left
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
MORE CARS TO THE FERRIES.
MANY CHANGES IN THE TROLLEY SERVICE
"A PROTEST MEETING FOR TONIGHT.

MANY CHANGES IN THE TROLLEY SERVICE
A PROTEST MEETING FOR TONIGHT.
In answer to a general demand for those resi-
dents OF Brooklyn. who do business in the lower
end OF Manhattan Island President Rossiter. Of
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company announces
increased service to the ferries. The schedule
goes into effect next Monday. November e.
An entirely new route is 10 be established in run
ming cars over the Gates-ave. line from Sumner
ave. TO the South Ferry. These cars will branch
of from Fulton-st. at the Borough Hail. and
reach the ferry by way OF Court-st. and Atlantic
ave. The schedule OF the cars has been arranged
in accordance with the boat schedule. These cars
will accommodate large numbers OF people in the
Bedford section. They will be during the rush
hours only.
Seventh-ave. cars after Monday. will TO and
from the South Ferry from 7.So a. m TO Sis p. m
Fitth-ave. cars will run 10 and from the ferry
between $50 and 1870 a. m. and $3.50 and s p. m.
Increased service TO Fulton Ferry also will go
into effect on Monday. Fifth-ave. cars will run
this route between $50 and 1890 a. m. and 800
seventh-ave. cars will go to the Fulton Ferry be-
p. m. These lines viii take direct
route to the ferry than formerly by running down
Fulton-st.
owing to a complaint. which has been made to
the Board OF Health by some citizen. II is quite
two men he stationed at the motors OF the electri
cally propelled elevated trains. The possibility Of
q serious accident n the one man now at these
motors should in any way become disabled. was
brought TO the attention Of the Board OF Health.
Harry A. Hamburg, chairman OF the Citizens
Committee which IS protesting against the new
transfer system Of the Rapid Transit Company, has
called a meeting OF representative citizens ana
deegates from public bodies IN KngS bc u 70 i boz
held at No. 21 Montague-st., is for the purpose OF
aTrnsns LOT an t ze1s of each LOCALITY on the
railroad service tefore the meeting OF the RAILROAD
Commission in the Brooklyn Borough Hall on Sat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS STAFF.
SIX ASSISTANTS ARE ANNOUNCED BY
JOHN F CLARKE

JOHN F. CLARKE
District Attorney-eect John F. Clarke has an
nounced his appointments as assistants Robert II.
Elder Will receive the position OF first assistant.
with salary OF $3.50 year. He was formerly a
newspaper man. and was an assistant to District
Attorney Marean. lie comes from the Third Ward.
The second assistant Is 10 be William c. Court
ney a son-in-law Of ex-Register Hugh McLaugh-
lin. and at present holding position as Assistant
Corporation Counsel. His home is in the Twentieth
Ward
Martin ". Litteton is 10 be the third assistant.
AZ present he is in the law department Of the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. He came from
the South three years ago. and now lives in the
Twenty-third Ward
Robert II. Roy, OF the Twenty fifth Ward. is the
fourth assistant. At one time he was one of the
heutenants OF Edward NJ. Shepard in the latter .
Independent Democratic movement. For several
years he was Assistant United States District
Attorney. and at the last election ran for the AS
sembly in the XVIII District
Frank Y. McCaffry. OF the Twenty-nrst Ward.
who is named the fifth assistant was also on
me stan Of District Attorney Marean. He is an
old newspaper man.
The sixth assistant, William Van wyck. is a son
OF former Supreme Court Justice Augustus Van
Nyck. lie also an Assistant District Attorney
third Ward
The second and third assistants will receive t60
a year, while the last three places pay 5000 a
year each. Comment has been made upon the
youth OF the assistants chosen by Mr.. Clarke They
are all. however. considered 10 be bright and ca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
TERMS AGREED UPON.

Elizabeth. Nov. q (SpeciaD.-After persistent
work the Elizabeth and Plainheld Street Railway
Company IS reasonably certain next Monday night
OF securing a foothold in Elizabeth. The city
Council after remaining In session until after !
o,ciock this morning agreed to an ordinance which
makes passenger fares from all parts Of Elizabeth
that point three cents additional 10 Crawford sta
ton This latter clause OF the agreement Is 70 re-
main in force until 1905, when there VIII be rare
~ ave cents from Elizabeth to Crawford station.
Transfers without any extra charge viii be given
from the Elizabeth and Westield Street RalWay 70
the North Jersey Traction Company lines in Eliza
beth. , r-,.-.L..A s.L
This bargain made by the city OF EIzapetn win
.ba W-egtAeid and Plainfeld company is precisely
the same as the city exacted from Senator John
NOT vet been constructed and It is said now, Will
not he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
FryFRAL OF EDWARD J. CLARKE.

,ro,,,nent business man Of the Eastern District,
will be held at his home. No. 1T North Seventh
st this morning at 10 o'clock. solemn requiem
mass will be celebrated at st. Vincent de PauFs
Church. in North sixth-st. Mr.. Clarke suffered a
relapse from pneumonia, which he mad iast july
and succumbed 10 the attack or Monday.
1Ia vyas the son OF the late Hugh Clarke. & well
known and respected citizen Of the Eastern Dis
trIct and was thrty-seven years old. He was. be-
sides being carpenter, the CONDUCTOR OF the id' &c
Iimekilns in North Thirteenth-st J., -,
Mr. Clarke was prominent as Democrat IN the
Fourteenth Ward. and member or the seymour G
r1,,b 10 was also q member OF the Loyola Union
and OF ST Vincent de Paurs Council Cathonc Be
nevolent Legion A widow and three chlleren SUI
,,ive him The burial will be In calvary cemetery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
NnMLNATIONS N PLAINFIELp.

Plainheld. Nov . (speciaD.-The Republican pri-
nares for the municipal election to be held Deem
her Z resulted last night in these nominations:
v,-s, Uard-For Councilman. William Cloak who
defeated s. 7. T Wilbur. -
Second Ward-For Councilman. Jan III. Van Her
p,erden reuomlnated. Mr.. Van Herwerden was
elected by the Citizens party two years ago. but
mas worked with the Republicans . 49,
Third Ward-Fo- Councilman Charles H. Clifton.
Who defeated F. T. Kinsman and i. +. Marsh.
Fourth Wa-d-For Councilman. Robert Lee VINO
defeated ". W. CorielL
The Republican City Conventi0n VIII be held 70,
,,o-roy evening Three Councilmen-at- are
90 he nominated and they will be j. + Buckle.
William Craig and Thomas 4 Cumins ne nom u.
~ I 81 Probasco. and the nominees FOR tree-
tojde- Will be Captain J. +. Hubbard and either
Iobr u Tier ST. o. William A. WestphaL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
prrplcTs HIS CONFESSION.

Elizabeth. Nov. q (speciaD-Eberhard Carstinsen'
the Youthful hrebug Of this city. astounded Judge
Vail and the officials in the Union County court To-
dsv bv coollv informing them, when arralgned 10
nead mat he was not the incendiary, but that the
culprit was stu az large the police having Iallee
took away the breath OF the three officers to whom
tbe nrisoner had confessed that he was the oniy
va pgsTIiine firebue and that ne glad OF IT,
The police declare that Christensen Is a most con-
summate liar. 800. - .,z .. -
the large office OF the Hedrtter lumber firm and
n fterward saw II burn. . Ill.
10 the charge OF arson. He wtnked at the oftcers
Who accused him a. he led back 10 his cell.
Next Wednesday he Will be sentenced for the roo
bcry and tried for incendiarsm There are nve
witnesses who say they heard him say that no
wanted 10 destroy the entire lumber plant In re-
venge FOR the firm dischargng him.