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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

breweries in Southeast Washington, and
churchgoers had been frequently surprised
on Sundays to see young men carrying
small kegs of beer from breweries Some
of this beer is taken to private dwellings.
The greater part of ii, it is stated, has
been taken 10 large reservations and va
cant lots, where it is disposed of by riot
Gus youths to the disgust and annoyance
of persons residing in the vicinity.
The result of the hearing was the intro
duction OF a bill in the Senate and House
intended to prevent the evil The bill is
short and to the point. 1t was purposeIy
drafted in this manner, so that it might BE-
passed before the close of the present ses-
sion of Congress.
The Commissioners yesterday wrote to
Chairmen Mcmillan and Curtis, OF the two
District committees In Congress, strongly
approving the passage of the bill. Several
minor changes were pointed out. If adopt
ed as recommended by the Commissioners
the bill will read as follows:
That it shall be unlawful for any maker.
brewer, distillcr Of beers other Intoxicating
liquors in the District of Columbia, the agent
servant Of such maker. brewer. or distillsr,
The agent servant IF any maker, brewer,
distller OF Intoxicating liquors outside OF
said District to sell or deliver any Intoxicating
liquors in the District Of Columbia on
the first day Of the week, com
monty called Sunday, unless its sale is for ship
mcnt for some point that day outside the
District OF Columbia.
That any person violating the provisions Of
this act SHALL on conviction thereof in the Police
Court on prosecution in the name of the Dis
trict of Columbia, be punished by fine of not
less than $50 nor more than 500 for each and
every offence.
The Commissioners report upon the bill
reads in part as follows:
The Commissioners are heartily in favor Of
this bill and cannot urge too strongly It's passage.
Reports from the Police Department regarding
the disgraceiul and outrageous conduct Of per
sons made drunk by the OF beer sold them
from some Of the brewcIies IN the city renders
this matter of very great Importance, and the
Commissioners venture to express the hope that
the bill, with the few changes which are suE-
gcstcd, may be passed at this session OF Con-
Rrpss
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The Commissioners report upon the bill
reads in part as follows:
ASSESSMENTS FOR NEW ALLEYS
Commissioners Urge Change in
Law Regarding Special Taxes.

Inv Regarding Special Taxes.
The District Commissioners yesterday
recommended to the District Committees
in Congress change in the matter of
Lowing assessments for new alleys. Much
ANNOYANCE has been caused the Commits
sioners in the past by reason of certain
defects in the law, and it is their desire
that This confusion shall be ohviated.
Under the present law there is no
definite method for levying or collecting
special assessments for the opening of al
leys The benefit accruing to owners of
property may be judged by juries, and the
law as it now reais provides that the col
lector shall collect assessments in the
same manner as he does other taxes on
real estate. There is no specific provis-
ion as to ievyin2 the tax, and the question
Is left open whether the method OF col
lecting is TO be similar to that III the case
of the collection of general taxes. For
these reasons the Commissioners yesterday
suggested that the present law. which was
approved July %, 1892. be amended so as
to place the matter of levying the taxes
in the hands Of the Commissioners, and to
charge the special assessment clerk with
the duty of collecting them The law, II
amended in the manner recommended by
the Commissioners, viii read as follows:
/, shall be the duty oi the said District Com
missioners, or someone designated by them. TO
levy an assessment upon each lot part Of lot,
Of land in accordance with such apporjiunment,
the same to be collected as other special assess
mcnts upon real estate collected.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
PRESsMAN LOSES HIS ARM.
George Hughes. of the Government
Printing Office, Seriously Hurt.

George Hughes, "a years old, living at
sos Tenth Street northeast, met with an
accident while at work in the Government
Printing Office about 1890 O'Clock yester-
day morning and is now lying in a ward at
the Emergency Hospital in more or less
serious condition. Hughes is employed as
pressman and while oiling a motor
caught his left hand in cog wheel at
tached 10 the machine.
When the rapidly revolving wheel caught
the hand it crushed and mangled it and
drew the arm into the machinery. lacerat-
ing ii in frightful manner as far as the
elbow. Fellow employees went to the as
sistance OF the unfortunate young man
the injured arm was extricated, and a call
was sent in for the Emergency Hospital
ambulance
At the hospital it was found impossible
to save the injured member and II was am
putated below the elbow joint. Hughes
stood the operation well, but was consid-
cred to be in a serious condition as a re-
/ suit of the shock and loss OF blood
Hughes has been employed at the Gov
eminent Printing Office for some time He
is married and has three little children.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
UNHAPPY MEsDAMEs COOK
Christina Wants Divorce aud Mary
Desires Better Support

A petition for divorce was filed yester-
day in the Supreme Court of the Distric,
by Christina Cook against her husband
Charles Cook. The grounds for the di-
vorce stated by the complainant are
habitual intoxication. i'll treatment, and
desertion. The parties were married in
1891 and lived together till 1894. when
Mrs. Cook says. her husband left her
without any means of support She asks
the court TO grant her the privilege OF
resuming her maiden name, Christina
Wigle.
Mary Cook yesterday filed suit against
her husband. Mark Cook, seeking to hay.
the court compel him to support her. She
states that her husband is in the emuloy
OF the Washington Gas Light Company
and relieves a. salary OF So per day
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District nniIdIng Notes.

6. T. Thomas, attorney for the District, yester-
day ruled regarding an enquiry from DIR. Charles
W Keyes, that the creditor of a member OF
OF the District. cannot collect "a benefit certi-
ficate fled by him, and not accepted by the
ISOLATION.
The Commissioners have directed William
CLARK, agent for premises at 1921 Third Street
southeast to repair the parking in front OF the
place, the same having been reported badly
out Of order
Hereafter only general taxes, ny to and includ-
ing the half of the fiscal YSar in which the APP
plicaton for plating and Subdivision OF ground
is made, will be paid before the subdivision is
placed record
George o. Ferguson yesterday notified 10y
the District Commissioners that he will not be
granted the privilege Of placing 800 automatic
nichel-in- thc-slot bicycle pumps throughout the
city.
The Secretary Of the Treasury yesterday
notified by the District Commissioners that the
contractor who laid the asphalt pavement on
Eleventh and Twelfth Streets. between and d
Streets had complained regarding the action OF
the officials in charge Of the construction OF the
city postoiIce. in piling building material on the
asphalt surface Of these streets He claimed that
| this prevented the asphalt from being ventilated
| and also occupied much of the streets 10
bring the corgestcd traffic upon = narrow portion
| Of the asphalt.
The request of John Sherman. for the extension
| Of sewer facilities into Cleveland Park, so as 10
| accommodate a new driveway has been denied.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
DEATH OF HERBERT M. LOCKE
4 Promising Young Lawyer the Vie.
tim of C0nsumptiOn

Mr.. Herbert Moore Locke, a prominent
young lawyer of this city. aged ~ years
died at his residence yesterday afternoon
q victim of consumption.
Mr.. Locke came from Berryville, Va,
when boy and graduated from the Wash
ington High School in 1892 and from the
Georgetown University Law School in
1894. He took the postgraduate course
the following year, and was admitted tc
the bar the following year. He was a
young man of marked ability and gave
promise of a brilliant career in his pro-
fession. The remains were taken to Ber-
ryville yesterday, where the intermen
will take place today.
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His Life Was Saved.

Mr. ]. T. Lilly, prominent citizen Of Hannib J.,
Mo-. lately had a wonderful drliyeranoe from -
irightiul death In telling uf il he says: ~ Vas
taken with typhoid Fever, that ran into Pn"l-
monia. My lungs became hardened | Wa SO
weak | couldn even sit up ia bed NottiE.,
helped me. / expected To soon die Of CousIuiI-
ton, when heard OF Dr. Kme's New Discovery
one bottle gave great relief. | continued 10 u7c
it, and row am well and strong | can't say to"
much in its praise This marvellous medicine =.
the suTest and quickest in the world for all
Throat and Lung Trouble Regular sizes ~
cents and $I.09 Trial bottles free a, Henry
Evans Drug store, y3s + ST; every bottle guar
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
THE SUNDAY SALE OF BEER.
A Dill Drafted by the Commissioners
to Prohibit Such Traffic.

The Sunday sale of liquor in the District
of Columbia by brewers and distillers is to
be prohibited by law, if the bill introduced
in Congress last week becomes a law
Many breweries in the city have been in
the habit of selling beer in small kegs to
young men on Sundays, and the business
has been so extensive. it is asserted, that
numerous complaints have been entered
with the District Commissioners.
NJ. !. Weller was recently permitted 10
appear before the Commissioners in behalf
of Father Matthews, of st. Cyprian' s
Church, and urge the passage of an act to
prevent this Sunday traffic. Mr.. Weller
explained that the nuisance was particu-
larly fragrant in the vicinity of certain
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Take Soc UnIaun= ~,
dered Shirts for wv

Al least that is take our SOC shirts.
chances are somebody else would want
more for such goodness. The bosom is a
zieO pure linen The seams are all lapped
over ana bound down. They are made
with patent gussets, split neck
bands and every modernism of nnc
shirt making. Great soc. value. RW
Take one today far....J US
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Take Soc Random an
FIeeced Underwear for O1S

Two entire cases of the goods We start
ed the season with at 5Sc. The best and
fastest attached feeced underwear ever
put on the market. AS many
shirts as drawers. Every size 1AH
Lately we've sold at SOC. To- fNl
day take one at. ...................V ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Take SIC Fancy SAc
Percale Shirts for JUS

They are made open front and back
They are in all stylish colors and every
pattern is natty one. One pair of sep
arate cuffs goes with each The bands are
absolutely unshrinkable. The
same shirt haberdashers are enc
selling for 81 We have asked nfN
sc. Take one today for. JUN
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder

Rev. W. II. Main. pastor OF the Baptist Emanuel
Church, Buffalo, gives strong testimony for and
is a firm believer in Dr. A.nrw'S Catarrha
Powder. lie had tried many kinds Of remedie,
without avail. after using DR. Agnew's CatIr
rhal Powder l benefited at once" are hi.
words II is wonderful remedy. Ii relieves in
stantly.-Sold 10y F. ). Williams, 9Th and SITS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Take Underwear a.
worth up to Sl.@ for Wv

Mong it you'll find very fine all-wool
derby ribbed and the best natural wool
goods, and fine camels hair garments and
soft. luxurious cashmere underwear. In
some of the lines you'll find that there
are both shirts and drawers. Some OF the
goods are plain. Some are fancy. H0C
They sold at 81, s1-25 and $3.50 hui
apiece. Take one for. w
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Julian Pierce will lecture On Sunday evening
at Labor bureau Han, GD3 c Street northwest
Subject, whence Comes the Capitalists Profit Z:
Single tax will be considered. Free discussion.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Take 15c FiaHneIeiie ~
Night Robes for o7s

They are extra" in every way. Very
arge, very full, very fine. How much
more luxurious than any other garment.
very size is in this assortment. lAC
They never have sold under 75c iQS
piece. Take one today for. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

No table should he without Palmetto Bread,
IT'S strength Tor the o!d-muscle and Drawn for
the young ia25-4t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Take Soc Pep 1Ac
pereH Jeans for L1s

"PepperelI," OF course, always means
best And these are the best of Pepperells.
The seams will never break. The crotch
and seat are both REINFORCED. Every
size. Some string and some knit bottoms.
You always paid SOC for such nnc
as you can take today HJ
for " h
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Take three Sc G.
Night Robes for pi

Sliced the price down a third for you
Full size, full length, full of all goodness
of make, embroidered down the fronts.
And 4 little stronger sewed than any
you've ever seen at soc. Every orc
mans size Take three for 81 i1S
or one Tor Observation-Disclosures. pO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Bisque Shoes and Slippers.
Cut Glass Effect Pitcher.
Royal Blue Vegetable Dishes.
Family Spring Balance Scales.
Hardwood Handle Carpet Stretchers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

That is. you get the suit for just 25c
more than one garment would have cost
you today. Some Of the underwear is nat
ural wool. some camel's hair. Double in
g: 5:s?, ens sd4 R 'n Back T Tss 75C
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Take Soc and 75c az
Neekwear for oIs

We're not confined 10 one or two styles.
either. Every sort of scarf that men have
worn during the past year. tufts, A-cots,
Flowing End Imperials. Tecks, Fourth
Hands. They sold at soc 70. the most
part, but there are severa! hum lAc
bred of pieces of 75c goods. Tike XVI
'em today Observation-Disclosures. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Electric Wall Paper Cleaner.
Kann's 81 guaranteed Mantel.
Cut Glass effect Celery Trays.
Cut Glass effect Celery Stands.
Royal Blue Dinner Plates.
3-quart Range Tea Kettle.
2-quart Galvanized Tea Kettle.
Family Brace and Steel Bit.
Full size Hardwood Handle Hamm
Agate Tea or Coffee Pot.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

one-half gallon. handle Soup
Strainer.
lG0 feet Clothes Line.
] gallon Oil Can.
Family size Steel Saws.
Extra heavy Cherry Stained.
Hardwood Handle Gas Lighter.
Fancy Japanned Cuspidores.
:. Steel Cleaners.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Agate Wash Basin.
2-quart Jap. Handle Bucket.
2-quart Sauce Pan and Cover.
Large Size Culiander.
Hardwood Handle Gas Torch.
Full Size Hand Brush.
Jap. Handle Oil Can.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

A Barrel of Tacks.
Cut Glass Effect Celery Dips.
Cut Glass Effect Ind. Buffers.
White Porcelain Ind. Buffers.
japanese Decorated Ind. Buffers.
Cut Glass Effect Wine Glasses.
Cut Glass Effect Water Tumblers.
one-half pint Tin Dippers.
Potato Washers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Package Orange Wood Toothpicks.
Decorated China Teapot Tiles.
Cut Glass effect Jugs.
Cut Glass effect Itrry Bowls.
Cut Glass effect Plates.
Agate Saucepans.
Agate 2-quart Bucket.
OIL Stove Teakettle.
Comb Stove Cover and Pan Litter.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Japanned Dust Pans.
Tin Wood Handle Dippers.
Dresden Flowered Tin Cannisters.
For Observation-Disclosures.
Nutmeg, Gloves, Pepper.
2-quart Tin Cups.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Quart Buckets, Pint Coffee Flasks.
Hanging Match Box.
Box Hand Tapers.
Box 30 Dripless Wax Tapers.
Agate Pudding Pans.
Agate Jelly Cake Pans.
Large Vegetable Graters.
Quart Handled Dippers.
Japanned Candlesticks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Nickle tip hardwood Towel Arms.
i l-2-quart Coffee Pots.
j dozen Boxes Safety Matches.
Japaned lib Tea or Coffee Cappis
tiers.
Dover Egg Beaters.
Quart Sauce Pans with cover.
Comb. Sink Brush and Shovels.
Japanned handle Sink Brown.
Medium size Agate Stew Pans.
Hardwood handle Hammers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

II :: 5: T.: e..
China Decorated Shaving Mugs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
MEMS WEAR.
Take 81 Percale hAo
Shirts for Wv

Each Of them has two collars extra and
one pair Of separate cuffs. About as styi-
ish a shirt as Washington men have worn
in many moons. No stint TO selection
here. There's a pick Of all sorts of natty
and handsome effects. They were
bought and made TO sell at an Hnc
even 81. Today though, you hTI
can pick one for. Observation-Disclosures. w
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Bottle Household Ammonia.
! ]. !. !. :. !. !" =:
r Box Electro Silican.
set OF Pot Chains.
Mica Canopies.
China Entree Dishes
Flint Blown Initial Tumblers.
Opal decorated Pin Trays.
Cut Glass effect Oblong Dishes
China decorated Childs Mugs.
Royal Blue Sauce Dishes.
Quart Coffee Flasks.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-19

Silver Novelties For
Gifts.
At 25c
Silver top vaseline jars.
Silver top tooth powder jars,
Silver top salt and pepper,
Silver thimples.
Silver shoe buttoners.
Silver cuticles,
Silver paper cutters.
Silver hair curler.
Silver shoe horns.
Silver nail files.
Silver blotters.
Silver darners.
Silver crasers.
At SOC
Silver two blade knife.
embroidery scissors.
Silver manicur scissors.
Silver back comb.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-19
EOur Great Holiday Sale Is Now On!
Holiday handkerchief Selling

Ladies real Swiss embroid-
cred and scalloped Hand
iefs.
Ladies extra fine sheer Swiss
embroidered Handkerchiefs.
Lovely collection of rich,
hand-embroide red Swis S
kerchiefs.
Mems real hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs.'
Men S soft, fine. hemstitched
muslin handkerchief.
Mems all linen, fine, hem
stitched handkerchief.
Mems Japanese silk, hem
stitched Handkerchiefs.
Mems beautifully bordered
Japanese silk Handker-
The record-union., 1899-08-06
AT THE STATE FAIR.
The Retail Grocers' Exhibit Will
be a Big Success

The Retail Grocers' exhibit at our
coming State Fair promises to be a big
success. They have secured the north
half of the west wing of the pavilion. a
space lox30 feet, and it has been sub
divided into twelve departments rep
resenting as many retail grocers of
our city. President Jost states that
he has closed a contract with a prom
inent contractor and builder to erect
the booths, and promises that they will
be neat and attractive. Each booth
will have an Individual arch. and all
surmounted with three large arches,
the main one being twenty-six feet
Each merchant will have a separate
and distinct exhibit, and from pres
ent outlook it will be drawing card,
as between demonstrating and sam
pies of choice food products, compos-
ing biscuits, coffee, fruits, preserves,
etc, the possibilities of good lunch is
assured. AS the grocers always aim to
The record-union., 1899-08-06
POLICE COURT PICK1NGs.
Kelly Was Fined $25 and kid"
Warren a Cartwheel

George Kelly, young man recently
arrested for creating a disturbance at
the Plaza, was before City Justice An
derson yesterday. He pleaded guilty
and was fined $50 with the alternative
of spending twenty-five days in jail.
Clarence Scott pleaded guilty to a
charge of vagrancy and was given a
Holidays fioater.
Kid Warren pleaded guilty to a
charge of disturbing the peace at Sec
ond and l. streets and was fined $50,
which was paid.
The case against Annie Columbo,
charged with violating the cesspool Or
dinance, was dismissed, the law having
been complied with.
The preliminary examination of Will
lam Dugan, charged with assaulting
Leo Borella with a deadly weapon, and
which was to have been held yesterday,
was postponed until next Saturday, the
prosecuting witness being unable to
appear in court.
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w. c. T. U.
The Florin Society Held a Meeting
on Thursday.


The Florin w. C. T. u. met Thursday
afternoon at the home of the President.
Mrs. N. P. Saunders, to arrange for the
coming of the State convention, which
convenes in Sacramento in October.
Reports of the treasurer and other
officers were received, showing the
financial condition in healthy state.
1t does not hoard it's money but ex-
ponds it for the good of the commu-
nifty. 1t has several volumes of most
excellent books as the nucleus of
circulating library. Mrs. Saunders and
Mrs. French were reelected as Presi-
dent and Treasurer, without a dissent
ing voice, and Miss Rebecca Kennedy
was elected Corresponding Secretary.
as the present incumbent, Rev. Mrs.
Watson, leaves for Pacific Grove soon.
Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. A. M. Jackman
were elected delegates to the State con-
vention, Mrs. Ella Whitman and Mrs.
McNie, alternates. Mrs. Saunders
leaves Saturday for the springs at Sui
sun to spend a few weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. Effie Whitman and fam
lily, who have recently gone there to
reside
The record-union., 1899-08-06
OFFICER TALBOT'S FUNERAL.
His Remains Were Laid in the
Ground Yesterday

The funeral of the late Officer Will
lam Leroy Talbot took place yester
day from the undertaking parlors of
Clark & Booth, large number of
friends being in attendance. The
members of the Police Department at
tended in body, as well as members
of the Board of Trustees and other city
officials.
The services were conducted by Rev.
A. George, rector of st. Andrews.
Church. There was a DrofuSion of
floral offerings, among which was a
representation of THE Gates Ajar,"
with the words Our Comrade" worked
in blue flowers at the base. There was
also star, with his number, the figure
s. in pink f1oweAs. The pall-bearers
were Sergeant M. Dolan, Railroad Off
Ger William Ahern, Policemen Michael
Fisher and Martin Pennish and John
w. Marsh and Moses Moose.
The record-union., 1899-08-06
sPERRY PLEADS GUILTY.
Must Pay $50 or Remain in Jail
Two Months and q Half

William Sperry, who was charged
with injuring the County Jail in an at
tempt to escape, pleaded not guilty en-
Friday before Judge Hughes, and his
case was continued until the 18th inst
Yesterday he announced that he
wished to plead guilty. John c. March,
his attorney. advised him not to
change his plea and as he refused to be
advised, withdrew from the case. Judge
Hughes, instead of sentencing him to
States Prison, fined him $50, with the
alternative of seventy-five days i'm
prisonment in the County Jail.
The record-union., 1899-08-06
THE LAMP EXPLODED.
Two Children Had a Narrow Es-
cape From Cremation.

The alarm of fire last night was
caused by the bursting of a lamp at
1871 Twenty-fourth street. the resi-
dence owned by A. FentZling.
Two children were in the room asleep
and had a narrow escape from being
burned, their father having his eye
brows burned off in saving them. The
room and upper portion of the house
We're burned. There was a good sup
ply of water after the engines got to
work. The loss is between $500 and
500. There was no insurance on the
furniture
The record-union., 1899-08-06
Hotel Arrivals,

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: r.. S. Miller. G. A. Molder.
c. A. Huelat, Salem; c. s. Welch, New
York; w. j. Schurz, G. M. Littick Tilie
Hildreth, Miss Jessup, D. w. Graves,
s.. A. Keyston, j. w. Ahearn, James
Ferguson, San Francisco; l. M. Jacobs,
Reading; R. Sci, Paris; H. L. Hollis.
Chicago.