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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
JUBILEE IN WASHINGTON
Civic Parade PASSES Before the Pres
ident an Hour Long

Washington, D. c., May 24.-The feature
Of the second day of the national jubilee
celebration in this city was the civic pa
rade this afternoon. It consisted of all
the fraternal, civil and trade organizations
OF the city, together with a long process
sion Of floats. The parade passed through
the court of honor, where President Nc
Kinley, his cabinet and a distinguished
company reviewed it from a stand in front
Of the White House grounds. The parade
was over an hour passing the reviewing
stand After the civic parade there was
floral procession of fiower-decorated car
riages, but these We're few in number, and
this feature was consequently a disap-
ment TO the crowd
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
Missouri's Chase After the Trusts,

Jefferson City, Mo-, May 24-Governor
Stevens today signed the bin which re-
quires foreign corporations to be licensed
by the secretary Of state before they can
90 business in the state. The fee is SO.
This in addition to the corporation fees
bill, allows the secretary of state to re-
fuse a license to such companies if they
could not incorporate under the laws of
the state. This is to prevent companies
Longing to a trust from coming into the
state to do business.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25

Having bought part Of the Frankel-
Frank stock of millinery, we viii sell
Trimmed Hats at half price Saturday
Warren's. pa Main. 6-3t*
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25

NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGE IN TINE
on the Frisco line. Afternoon train leaves
at 1.Ol p m Evening train leaves at $50
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
IMPORTANT DEAL.
The Traction Company 20 Purchase Maha-
noy city Electric Light Plant

noy city Electric Light Plant.
The Mahanoy City Record is authority for
the statement that "a movement is on foot
among officials Of the Schuylkill Traction
Electric Railway Company for the purchase
Of the plant Of the Mahanoy City Gas Com
pany. II Is understood that the electric
light plant is also included in the sale. The
purchase Of the electric light plant means
considerable to the Traction Company, and
would relieve much Of the strain on the
company engines at Rappahannock It Is a
well known fact that the company's plant
which furnishes power for the operation Of
the road, from Mahanoy City TO Locust
Dale and Gimrdville 10 Shenandoah. a
distance Of abont sixteen miles, is taxed to
its utmost, and the company has long been
seeking a means by which to relieve this
pressure. The local plant meets all require
ments and has been the subject Of considera.
tion on the part Of the company officials for
some time The chief bone Of contention is
the price, but it is understood that this
obstacle will be speedily removed, when
plans will be formulated TO furnish power for
this section of the line, between town and
Gilberton, with the electric plant. Should
the sale be consummated, the company may
decide to make several necessary and inn
portant improvements to the plant"
Rumors Of such a deal have been in the air
sometime, and inquiry by interested parties
have been made as TO the gas and electric
light plants Of this town. Whether the
Officials Of these companies have been ap-
preached is not known 1t is believed, how
ever, that the movement includes the con-
solidation Of the two electric railways
Lakeside and Traction companies-and the
county. Leading Philadelphia and Schuyl-
kill capitalists are interested in the move
ment. John +. Finney is one Of the pro-
mOters
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
PERSONAL MENTION.

Morris Hickman transacted business at the
county seat to-day.
John NJ schaffer made business trip to
Pinegrove to-day.
Miss Sallie Stein spent to-day visiting
friends at Pottsville.
Miss Maud Schooner, Of Philadelphia, is u
guest of friends in town.
Misses Emma and Lydia Eisenhower of
Newark, n j., are home to spend their
vacation.
Misses Tillie Wilde, of Hazleton, and
Florence Wilde, of Melonsville, who have
been the guests of Mrs. Daniel Bedea, re-
turned to their homes to-day.
Sanford Shoemaker has returned to town
after spending a week visiting friends at
Bloomsbury, Buck Horn and other parts of
Columbia county.
Abe. Sherman spent yesterday visiting
friends at Sunbury.
Miss Annie Connor, Of New York, is spend
ing month in town as the guest of her
brother-in-law, J. ]. Coskley.
Miss Tillie Woods, a former resident of
town, is lying very III at her home in St.
Clair.
John Boyd, sr., and John Boyd, Jr., and
family, of Mahsnoy City, were in town yes
terday as guests of District Superintendent
Adam Boyd.
Miss Mary ONeill, who has been the guest
of town acquaintance has returned to
Philadelphia.
Daniel Y. Houser, of Palo Alto, was
welcomed here yesterday by his old acquaint-
ances.
Mrs. William Meyer, of West Coal street.
has presented her husband with baby boy
DIR. Douglass Kistler of Wilkesbarre, is
the guest Of his brothers, Drs. ]. S. and NJ. s.
Kistler, in town.
Masters Bertram and Lewis Hildenbrand,
students at Girard College, Philadelphia, are
spending their vacation in town with rela-
tives.
The family circle of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Mellet has been increased by the arrival of
baby boy.
Miss Lucy Merrick. of East Centre street,
has gone to Philadelphia to be at the bedside
of Mrs. Peter Early, who is very ill.
Henry BrOscius and Henry F. Geise visited
friends at Gilberton yesterday.
c. w. Stubs was Mahanoy City visitor
this afternoon.
Mrs. p. j. Ferguson, and family, left for
Atlantic City to-day to enjoy the sea breezes.
DIR. X. Y Kousa was called to Hazleton
yesterday to administer medical treatment
on Mrs. John Wardy, whose left side was
burned by the explosion of kerosene lamp.
Misses Sallie and Lizzie Longacre, of Elk
hart Ind, are here on visit. They are at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Hess on
North Jardin street. About sixteen years
ago the young ladies were residents of town.
Miss Jennie Swindells, who is a teacher in
the Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal
orphanage, and who was guest of her
parents in towp to-day returned to Philadel-
phia. She was accompanied by her brother,
John
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
AN ORDINANCE
Regulating the Erection and Size of
Bulk, Bay, Jut or OrieI Windows.

SECTION 1.---Be 1t ordained by the Town Coun-
ell of the borough of Shenandoah, Penna. and
IL is hereby ordained by authority of the same,
that on and after the passage of this ordinance
no bulk, bay, jut oriel window windows
projecting beyond the building line of any
street shall be erected by any person or persons,
frm or corporation, upon the first story OF any
building.
SECTION 2.---Bulk bay, jut or oriel windows
may, after the passage Of this ordinance, be
erected upon any fronts, sides and rear ends of
street from any story except the first within the
lines drawn from the intersection OF the party
lines and building lines at right angles with the
latter and to a distance OF not more than two
feet six inches beyond said building line
SECTION 8.-Whenever IL shall come TO the
knowledge of the Burgess that any person or
persons, firm or corporation, erecting or causing
to be erected, or are about to erect or cause to
be erected, any bulk, bay, jut or oriel window
contrary to the provisions herein recited, 1t
shall be his duty to forthwith remove the said
bulk, bay, jut oriel window about being
constructed or erected or hereafter erected, or
is hereby authorized and empowered to call to
his assistance for the purpose aforesaid such
number OF persons as may under the circum-
stances be necessary to remove the same
Enacted and passed as an ordinance of the
said Borough OF Shenandoah on the 9TH day Of
July, 1899.
WIN. MCGUIRE
President OF Council.
Attest JAS. ]. CoAKLKY,
Secretary OF Council.
Approved by me this 10th day OF July, 1899.
A. p TABOR
7-l7-24-3l Chief Burgess
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
PITHY POINTS.
happenings Throughout the Country
ChronioIad for Hasty PerusaI.

happenings Throughout the Country
Chroniolad for Hasty PerusaI.
The Burgess of Ashland has declared war
on reckless drivers
Reading temperance women will have root
beer analysed to discover if it is Intoxicating.
The Phoenix Hose Company will hold a
special meeting tomorrow evening to consider
the adoption of uniforms.
The ministers of st. Clair publicly criti-
cized the borough officials of that town. de-
claring them incompetent.
A two-year. old child of James Kepner,
near Gilbertsville, Montgomery county,
swallowed indigo, and was made deathly sick
Pensions have been granted TO Schuylkill
countians as follows: Isaac Jones, Sheppton,
50 per month Adam Jennings, Pottsville,
49,
John j. Hughes, formerly of Tamaqua,
was held in $1,000 bail by Magistrate Land
ner, of Philadelphia on the charge of en-
bezzling 500 from a Scranton Insurance
company.
The articles of incorporation of the new
Carnegie Steel Company limited, with the
capital stated at s. 900 900, have been placed
on record at Bellefonte.
On the farm Of Henry Omwake, near
Grsencastle, Franklin county, pig was born
with two perfectly formed bodies, Joined AT
the shoulders TO one head.
party of twenty young folks, of Browns.
Vile, spent yesterday in the Catawissa
valley.
A team belonging to O'Connor, the tea
man, ran away on Coal street this morning
The hub on the front wheel Of the wagon
was broken and the roof crushed in.
Dissatisfied Democrats in York county
who failed to get the Republicans into q
fusion deal, will meet this week to talk over
putting an independent ticket in the field
Three large camp-meehngs and sevea
small ones in York county had the effect o
closing some Of the churches yesterday, the
congregations flocking to the groves.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
Prison Guards Use Dumdum bullets,

Prison Guards Use Dumdum Bullets.
Chicago, July 31.-The Tribune says:
Every guard on the penitentiary walls
at Joliet is armed with a new Mauser
rife, and the rifles are loaded with
"dumdum" bullets. The bullet is the
one that was denounced in the peace
conference at The Hague as a bar
barous implement of warfare. When
the bullet is fired into a body the soft
nose fattens and spreads, and the long
projectile makes a small hole on en-
tering, but in passing out it tears
away the flesh and leaves a ragged
wound, sometimes as large as a mans
hand.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
Dewey snubs Newspaper Reports.

Triests, July 31.-Admiral Dewey,
when seen by a press correspondent
regarding an interview published in a
New York paper, in the course of which
the admiral was quoted as saying:
"Our next war will be with Germany" ,"
said: 81 long ago give up denying or
affirming newspaper reports" Admiral
Dewey remained on board the Olympia
yesterday, taking lunch with Captain
Lamberton, the commander of the
cruiser, and afterwards receiveing Uni
ted States Consul Hossfeld.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
RECEIVERS APPOINTED.
The New York National h. & L. AssocIs
tion Is InsoIvent.

The New York National II. a. l.. Associa-
tiOn is Insolvent.
The local stockholders of the New York
National Building and Loan Association, of
which there are quite few, will be inter
ested to know that Supreme Court Justice
Slower, in Brooklyn, has appointed w. @.
Breed and @, H. Hartridge as temporary re-
ceivers for the Association, with bond of
$50, 900. This was done on the motion of
Attorney General Coyne, who concluded that
the corporation was insOlvent and had been
wrecked through official mismanagement.
The stockholders of this concern residing
in Mahanoy City have united in an effort to
protect themselves as far as possible. About
thirty of them held meeting in that town
Friday evening and discussed ways and
means to recover at least portion of the
money paid into the funds of the institution
as premiums, and effected an organization.
committee was selected to secure legal advice,
to report at meeting to be held to- morrow
evening. The stockholders present repre-
sented money paid to the association to the
amount of $4,000.
The Shenandoah stockholders, so far, have
done nothing to secure themselves, but it is
likely steps will be taken now that receivers
for the company have been appointed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and sooth-
ing effect of Syrup Of Figs, when in need of
a laxative, and if the father or mother be
costive or bilious, the most gratifying results
follow it use so that it is the best family
remedy known and every family should have
a bottle. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
The Appetite of a Coat

Is enyied by all poor dyspepdcs whose
stomach and liver are out Of order. All such
should know that DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
the wonderful stomach and liver remedy, gives
a splendid appetite, sound digestion and
regular bodily habit that insures perfect health
and great energy. Only 2sc. at A. Wasley's
drug store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
$500 to Niagara Falls and Return via the
LehIgh Valley RaIlroad

On August 18th the Lehigh Valley Rail
road will sell tickets to Niagara Falls and
return, at the special low fare of $500 for
the round trip from Shenandoah, limited for
return passage to August 14th, inclusive.
Tickets will be honored on any train except
the Black Diamond express. Consult Lehigh
Valley ticket agents for particulars.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
A Demand For Farm Labor.

st. Paul, July 31.-The scarcity Of
farm labor in the great wheat fields
of the northeast made itself apparent
yesterday when the railroad offices re-
ceiVed appeals by wire and mail ask
ing for their aid in behalf of the farm
ers whose wheat crops are threatened
because they cannot secure laborers to
harvest the grain The employment
agencies are advertising all over the
country, but can find very few avail
able men. The wages offered run from
81 to $3.25 day and board
Buy Keystone -four. Be sure that the name
LEssIe & BAER. Ashland. Pa, is printed OF
evarv each
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

V. c. Co............. o 7oOI IOlox-
liln. q Readlng.2 0 o 0 o = 3

Phila. & Reading...S Q 0 / 81
Summary Home run--Metcalf. Two base
hits--Coyle and Harkins. Triple play-Daddow
20 Price 20 Metcalt Double play--Connors to
Stack. Hit by pitched ball-Rhoades Struck
out--By Connors. G.; by Dresher, g. Base on
balls--By Connors, 4. Umpire--"Doc.n Gruhler.
Time Of game---Two hours.
The Shenandoah base ball team arrived
here at "a late hour last night, from Shamo-
kin, waving the banner of victory. The
Brady team, Of ShamolSin, was easy for them.
But seven innings we're played on account of
the late hour and the score resulted in de-
feat for the Brady team, the score being Ia to
The Brady's will play at the Trotting
park next Sunday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

From Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Com
pany to Michael Kiraly, premises in McAdoO;
from William Knittle ct al to Charles
Schulz, premises in West Penn from Mary
A. E. Morgan TO Emma F. Lafferty, premises
in Pottsville from Mary NJ. Knowles and
husband to Adam Knowles premises in Port
Carbon
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

to Indiana, dimin-
ishing in magni-
tude and has caus-
ed a general fall in
temperature east
OF the Mississippi
valley, except sta
tionary on the At
lantic coast. Mod
crate temperatures
will prevail in the
Atlantic states.
Forecast for today
and tomorrow In
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

Oliver Lebo and Ida NJ. Long, both of
Porter township William T. Kimmel and
Eliza o. Hoffman, both of Sheppton ;
Angelo Coglaino aud Ermina Denapol, both
of Mt. Carbon Robert F. Lindemuth and
Carrie Fatkin, both of Shenandoah W F.
of Mahanoy City, and Annie
CARRIER, Of Ryan township.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
Do You Know

Consumption is preventable2 Science has
proven that, and also that neglect is suicidal.
The worst cold or cough can be cured with
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure. Sold
on positive guarantee for over fifty years.
Sold by p. d. Kirlin on guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

An interesting game Of base ball was played
at the Trotting park Saturday afternoon be-
tween the L V. Coal Company's nine of Lost
Creek, and the p & r. r K. team Of Track
vile. The features Of the game were the
triple play by Daddow, Price and Metcaf,
and home run by the latter. The score
was as follows
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

section: Fair today; increasing cloud
iness tomorrow; light northerly winds,
becoming variable.
Sunrise, 500; sunset, 1920; length
Df day, 14h., lam; moon rises, 1909
. m. moon sets, $3.50 D. m.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

-four, and take no other brand. 1t Is the best
-four made
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

Women love clear. healthy complexion
Pure blood makes it. Burdock Blood Bitters
makes pure blood.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
THE WEATHER.

rne area OF nlgn pressure central
Saturday night in Nebraska has moved
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
MISCELLANEOUS.

dor RENT.---Storeroom and dwelling, los
II North Main street, now occupied by George
Ploppert, the shoe dealer. Apply to Mrs. b.
Burns. lO7 N. Main street 7-3l-6t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

DOR SALE.-A new bicycle, the latest make.
II Cheap for cash. Apply at the HERALD
office. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

N0TICE.-Desirable properties for sale. APP
~ ply. to s. g. NJ. HOllopeter, attorney,
Shenandoah. S-31.tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
GoLplN's.
SPECIAL No. ..

Our Children's $ clothing
has also been considered. We have
selected about 200 suits, all woolen
goods, Refer and Junior styles,
from to 8. This stock can be
seen on one large table and is
ready for your inspection. The
former prices were $3.50 up to
81 90. Our price for ten days
n,,1x,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
Shenandoah. Pa.

below L. v. Station.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-03
PLEASED WITH SEwBERRY.
MIR. j. NJ. IIarrell Talks About his Upcoun.
Try Noishbors-He Tells About the
Result OF Ncwberry's Tobucco
Growing Experiment aud
Says tho Acreage viii be
Largely IncIcased-A
Fine People.

Mr.. J. NJ. Harrcll, who during tho
past season superlntended the tobacco
farm OF Mr.. &. j. Purcell in Ncwbcrry
County, has just returned homo to take
charge Of his farm again. Mr.. Harrell
was charmed with Newbcrry and her
people. Especially was he pleased
with those for whom he worked.
Tobacco growing was an experiment
with tho planters of Ncwbcrry and Mr..
Harrell us an expert started tho ball to
rolling. He says that he finished cur
ing on the l7th Of this month and that
he left 7 900 pounds ready for shipment
to market. 1t will come this way.
About 100 acres af tobacco were plant.
ed right around Newbcrry this year.
Though, as in every case of first al
tempt the tobacco is not of the finest
quality, the planters are we'll pleased
with the outcome, and the acreage in
all probability will be increased 400 or
800 per cent. next year.
Mr.. Harrell says that the light lands
Of the up-country produce tobacco SINH
lar In quality to our low country weed,
but that the red lands are not at all suit
ed for it. Ncwbcrry, however, has
much fine tobacco land, and, if indica-
tions indicate anything, in few years
she will be great tobacco country.
1t is interesting to hear Mr.. Harrell
talk about tho people of Newberry. He
is enthusiastic in their praise; says he
could hot have been better treated, and,
coming home, was genuinely sorrv TO
Times, Oct. 30th.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-03
what Would You Give?

TO be cured of catarrh? If you or your
friends have this disease, you know
how disagreeable it is. It's symptoms
arc intlamed eyes, throbbing temples,
ringing noises in the ears, headaches,
capricious appetite, and constant dis
charge OF mucus. Fortunately its cure
is not question of what you will give,
but what you will take. If you will
take Hoods Sersaparilla, the great
constitutional remedy, which thorough
~ purlties, cnriches and vitalizes the
blood, you may expect to be completely
and permanently cured. The good
blood which Hoods Sarsaparilla makes,
reaching the delicate passages OF the
mucous membrane, soothcs and re-
builds the tissues and ultimately cures
all symptoms of catarrh.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-03

| thority docs he act. He declared hi>
intention of ignoring the stockholders
at tho meeting Of Sth OF Scptcmbcr
but after discussion agreed to abide the
dcclslCn Of tho meeting Of 22nd. 1t is
OF no moment to nc that have posi-.
tive assurance that he intended &c
break faith in this particular. Tho
great rnmpus about not publishing the
resolutions served rs Il prctext i'm tho
absence Of something better.
In drawing the parallel Of u sale bv
me to Il non-allianccman and an offer
10y him, u member Of the alliance, to
purchase, the language implies that he
proposed to purchase for himself. That
| conccdC he would have q perfect
right to do, but such was not his Dur-
pose. Ills expressed intention is, and
has been, in defiance Of the stOclihold-
crS to purchase II majority Of the
shares Tor Il party out 'Sidr the alliance.
TIC KNOWS that the plan contains a
clause thnt "stocll shall not bc trans
fcrahlc except on the books Of the di-
rcctors. and in no case shall it DC trans
fcrablc to parties not members Of the
alliance"
He would not tell us who he repre-
scntcd, but did say that the party is
not Il member Of the alliance. For q
member Of the alliance 20 undertake. 20
purcha$& the controlling shi,rrs OF the
company a# agent for uon-alliancr-
man would not only be palpahlc vio-
lation Of the constitution Of the COM
pany, but in effect, if successful, it
would convey TO this n-ulliancGmau
the power to deprive alliancrmrn Of
any voice in the management Of the
Warehouse and destroy the value Of
the stock retained hy members.
know Of no other member who would
DO guilty of doing such Il thing. If it
Is not rcprchCnSiblc what do YOU call
it?
In conclusion, | wish to say that
while said that | would decline to let
Mr.. Sligh or any committee hc asked
for examine my books, meant no dis
courtesy to the stock ckholdcrs. And any
stockholdcr who wishes, in good faith
to see the books to satisfy himself as to
the financial condition Of the company
ana the correctness Of the | )OkS, is
welcome to make the examination, al
though tnrL matter iN properly in
charge OF the directors. But neither
MIR. Siigh nor any one who wishes to
aid him in his little scheme shall have
access to them.
JOS. l.. KEITr.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-03
Common Pleas Court.

The common pleas court convened on
Monday, but as the civil cases are gen.
orally long and tedious, only few
cases have been tried. The following,
however, have been disposed Of:
Rebecca Christian, Adm'x, vs.. J. D.
Smith, ct al-$4l0,05 for the plaintiff.
Mrs. Christian was represented by
Messrs. j. Z. j. Caldwell and G. L.
Blease, and the defendants by O. L.
Schurnpert and Johnstone S Welch.
Robert Il. Milan vs. Southern Rail
way Company-S300 for plaintiff.
Johnstone & Wclch for Plaintiff, Dun
can 81 Sanders for defendants.
Thos. Young & Co., vs.. Georgia,
Carolina 81 Northern Railway-$1, 900
for plaintiff. Mitchell & Smith and
Mower Il Bynum for plaintiff, and
Smythe. Lee & Frost and O. l.. Schum-
pert for defendants.