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at Piene's hall Wednesday night and 10
spite Of the Indictment weather q large
crowd assembled. The muplc was furnished
by the famous Harpers Of Galveston, and
many lovely faces ani elegant costumes
graced the scene. The young ladies present
were Misses Julia Harrison, bite satin
chsnon trimming; Mona Shelbourne OF
Beilville. whito orsasdss ana satin; l..
Horton, pink satin, jewel trimming; Rene
Horton. red satin, chiffon trimming; Lila
Horton. white organdie over satin, chiffon:
l.. Huston. pink satin, chiffon overdress;
NJ. Hensley of Edna; white silk. swans
down; NJ Davis, white orgapdie, black
trimmings; NJ. Hudgtns OF HungerIori,
chiffon over black satin; N Hood OF Glen
Flora, chiffon over green silk; NJ. Walker
OF Lawsonville, white oiEnndic over pink
silk and lace; A. Thselan OF Houston, white
organize over silk and ribbon; b. Foote.
blue oigandie and ribbon garniture; Il.
Ffnklesteln. black silk and jewels; NJ, Ken.
dali Of Richmond, black satin. velvet trim
mings sSS
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San Antonio. Texas. January e--Chaf1os
Bceler, who abscondcd from thu ctty e
December Is with 100000 Of Wells ySsUs
Express company money. gave the rnounte4
custom guards and deputy mAsshals sta-
toned along the frontier the slip and 60
capped into Mexico shortly after midnight
last night
He crossed on . horse betwcen LassAo.
on tho Texas sias and little MexicaA
town called ''Carrizo," south OF LAsod0s
The might was very cloudy and the ascape
was easily accomplished.
American detectives and "rurales," Msx-
lean mounted constabulary. are cicss =
pursuit..
The express company officials say thsy
will prosecute Beelcr In Mexico II ~ 10
caught on tho charge pf bringing stolsn
money Into the country.
The extraditlon treaty with Mexico sx-
pirc3 at IL o'clock last night.
While kilograms from the border re-
ceive5 by tho Wells Fargo Express COM
pany tonight Indicate that an arrest Is
among tho probabilities at any moment.
nothtng now is contained m them other
than tho pursuit. is now right along the
river bank.
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rHE TEXANS N HAVANA.
How the Voyage Was Made from Sa-
vunnuh to Cnhn,

How the Voyage Was Made from Sn-
vnnnnh to Cnbn.
Especial Correspondence OF The Post)
Havana December 2s.-The Second bat
TALON of the First Texas lief, Savannah
December 90; tho First aad Third battal-
ions OF this regiment left Che next day.
Lieutenant Colonel Dwyer was In COM
mand Of the two last named baD.alions;
Captain WlllrIch company II, was actin.s
major OF the First battalion and Captain
McAdoo. company f. was acting major OF
the Third battalion,
Captain Willrich and Captain McAIoo
threw coins to see which battalion should
have choice ~ decks. Captain Willr.ca
won and took HIS choice, which was one
OF the upper decks.
The entire Second Louisiana regiment
was aboard under the commend or Cello
mel Woods. We embarked al o'clock p
nj. The 24th and left Mt $3.50 o'clock the
same day. II rained most OF the time. The
sen was not very rough. We passed Miami
at 10 o'clock a. m, the Goth; arrived here
at II o'clock p. m. tho 26th. and were
located on the island today.
Colonel M3bry ls quite sick. but with
this exception the health OF the regiment
Is good.
Mrs, George willrich, who he's been with
the regiment since 1t left Austin, wenG
10 Msmi by rail from Savannah, from
which place she will SAID for Havana next
Sunday. CIV.
TO the Editor OF The Post,
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vIoroRrA Nnws nrDonr.
Good Demand e. rsessssEs--sei

Good Demand for reeAatwRs--Sef-
sOnRl Mention.
Victoria Texas, january S.--Mr. Flank
Moore OF the Arm OF Moore 4 samcs,
Cucro. returned TO his homo IN Cuero this
morpang after trip over the Victoria d.
vision.
MIR. w, n, MILAN OF cuero. well known
and rustling commission man, passed
| through hero this week on his way to Port
l,avaca He has been selling large guam
titles OF corn to the cattlcnen for feeding
purposes and recently bought 10000 bushels
| In North Texas.
| MIR. Charles G. Levi. president Of Post
O, Travellers Protective Association, 10 up
from an attack OF the grip. MIR. j. X, Hex.
ter another member OF the post. Is still
conilnai 10 his house with similar at
tack. Both are members OF the Arm OF A.
Levi q Co. and q. A. Levi the other men,
bar OF the Arm. has been running things
| rather short handed,
| Landlord Scarborough OF the ST. James
In beautifyirg tho grounds In front OF the
| anrex, ana will have very pretty garden
| by spring.
The committees To provide ways and
| means for the entertainment Of tho con-
vention Of the Travellers Protective Asso-
citation next April have rot done much
WITH h6 ytty OWVHE 10 VubtNNivr
but they win get down to work this month
Tho members are all hrstlers ara Will ac-
complsh what they 20 about.
| j. NJ. Gates, district manager OF the
Northwestern library association OF Chit
cago, Ill, has been In the city this week
IN tho interest OF that concern. M
j. w Long. representing the Rams
Horn, was In the city this week 10 the In
| terest OF that we'll known publication.
Nir C. Van Ordstrnnd, the manager Of
the Victoria Cotton OIL company. made a
trip to Houston this week. He has had his
hands full this season supplying the de-
mani for feed Stunts and has not on.y sold
every pound OF everything produced by the
oil mill, hut has made extensive purchases
at Houston and other points.
Hon. r. G, Mcfarland leaves today for
| Austin to nTslirbe his duties us rcprcseEt-
alive from tho Elghty-th.rd Representative
district. He has leased the Times to A. w.
| Holman, formerly OF the Port Lavacaen.
who Will be assisted IN tho editorial dee
!, par,ment by w. r.. Cooke Mr., Charles
Southwell. who has been connected With
| the Times In the capacity OF reporter for
several years, has resAgnsd his position and
| left this morning for Austin, whore he ex-
poets to procure d position on the clerical
| force OF the next house.
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DENTON NEWS nupeEr.

g. ~ do
1ipscOmb -PRacl,tli Wedding - No
New Cases OF scarlet Fever.
Denton, Texas. January 5.-One OF the
SWEETEST weddings IN Denton this year was
celebrated at the FIRST Baptist church
here at $3.50 o'clock last night the leading
participants therein being Mr.. G, Lips
comb. Jr.. q son OF DR. c. Iapscomb and
prominent young business man OF this
place. aud Miss Birdie Paschail. second
daughter OF MIR and Mrs. u. r. Paschail,
rrominet residents OF Denton. Rev. w.
O.. baltimore performed tho ceremony.
which was witnessed by nearly a thousand
persons. The attendants were Messrs.
Clough Lipscoinb, Joe Blewett and w. D..
Ffy OF Harris, Tenn. and Misses Mamie
and Mantye Pasckall ard t.izzi4 Snioot.
The usheis We're Messrss James Bigger
stan, Aubrey Tcrr-iil, Robert slcdge and
Jack Christal. ks4
A reception was rendered tho bridal
party at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
II, Paschall last night and another recep.
tion aud dinner vt the home of DR.. o..
Lipscomb. the grocm's father, today.
No further cases of scarlet fever, about
which there has been such q scare, as
heretofore mentioned In The Post, are re-
ported, md In the local Iapeis today Mayor
O. p. Poe, In whose family the death from
the disease occurred, publishes card
DENYING the report that there are any more
cases In llis family.
A peculiar suit was filed in the district
court here this week. One hundred and
iifneity-scven acres OF fine black land Is
the matter in litigation. The plaintiff,
Willis Halford alleges that about ten years
ago he sold the hand to the defendant. joel
Smith, for 100 bales of cotton. TO be de-
livered at the rate OF twelve bales year.
Cotton was then worth $40 or $50 a base.
The plaintiff declares that Smith has not
lived UP to his contract Mt all and asks
the court for the return of his land.
Jack Henson, whose arrest WAS men
toned in The Post recently. was yesterday
released on $500 bail.
Burglars entered the business house OF
John Bats nj Krum this morning and
stoie number OF articles of merchan-
disc. No clew.
r. s. johnson of Demine, N. NJ, is here
on visit
G. II. Donahower, prominent citizen
OF this plece. has gone 10 Marlin for his
health.
Colonel T. W. Abney has returned from
a business trip to Paris.
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AMBASSADOR no RUSSIA.

william Potter VIII Probably BE
Selected for the Position.
New York, January GA dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says: The presi-
dent has practically selected William Pot
ter of Philadelphia for ambassador to Rus
eia.
Mr.. Potter was formerly minister to
Italy. having been stationed at Rome dur
ing the Harrison administration. His record
during that period has been carefully ex-
amined by the president and Secretary
Hay, and both feel confident that he will
satisfactory FIJI the st. Petersburg post.
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Hearne Personals.

Hearne, Texas, January ga number
OF citizens of Hearne have BEEN in Frank
lin this week attending court.
Mr.. Young, representing the New York
and Texas Land company, is IN Hearne
looking after his company's interests.
Mr.. j. H. Carpenter of Mckinney is in
the city with car of mules that he l.
selling here.
Mr.. w. A. Mckinney left last night for
Paris and other points.
Miss Lee Beckham left yesterday after
noon via the Central for Salem. N. Q.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Fontaine are spend
ing few days In Dallas.
After a pleasant visit here Miss Minnie
Elliott returned 10 her home in Bslton yes
terday.
James L. Hazlett is at home again alter
a short stay In Dalias.
Another rain fell here last night and 30.
day cold nortIher Ia blowing.
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I. o. o. r. HOME.
The New Building Turned Over Il
the Trustees.

The New Building Turned Over ia
the Trustees.
Oorsicana, Texas January 6.-The new
building of the I. o. o. F. Widows and
Orphans home was received yesterday By
the trustees Of the Grand Lodge But no
sooner did 1t come into their hands than
1t was taken away again. This time, how
ever, by the advisory board, backed up by
the Rebekah lodge. These ladies have I'M
dertaken to put the interior in first-class
condition and have the work well under
way.
The San Antonio lodge has dona.ed the
carpet and rugs for the hall and reception
room and the remainder of tine building
Will be fitted up with the very best of FUR
niture.
A large portion of the furniture has been
purchased and will be placed Immediately.
as the ladies are anxious to get the build
ing in as comfortable condition as pos
sible.
In the absence of Mrs. Mccorkle. who is
the other member OF the advisory board.
Mrs F. s. Kerr is looking after this part
of the work
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WAS nE DEEl.ERs
strange HOrscmRn Took brcakfast
at Il Camp of Hunters.

strange H0rscman Took Breakfaat
at camp of Hunters.
Waco. Texas. January Silt was at the
camp Of a party OF Waco hunters that the
horseback rider called on Friday of last
week on tho Erwin ranch near cotula and
who was supposed to be the missing ex-
press driver, Charles Beeler. u. 50 Bal
l!rger. W H. Jones, Bart Moore, II. r..
Ambo.d. Jim Crowdcr AND Wesley Mann
wero camied ol tho Erwin ranch, twonty
three miles southwest from Cotuia. Their
negro cook Albert phillips, whoglives at
Austin, gave the man brea!sfast early Fri
day morning while the members OF ths
party wete out hunting. The stranger rode
bay horse aud wore sicker Flo did
not have amy bundle. He inquired tor the
Callahan ranch and took tho road pointed
out TO HIN, which led him in the direction
OF Laredo. s~
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1LgBuRNE BUDGET.
TO Extraditc AtamS-'rhe Lieutenant
OF the OrcHon--Pers0nlIf.ss

of the OrcHOn--PersOnhf.ss
Clcbufne. Texas january 5.-Deputy
shenH Guy pegues has gone to Horatlo.
Arkansas to get !. W. Adams, who was
recently indicted by tho grand jury Tor
dispoelng OF mortgaged property.
A special tiaIn Will be put on the SANTA
Fes to convey Masons from here to F'ort
Worth Saturday to witness the ceremonies
Of the la. Ing OF the corner stone of the
widows and orphans home. A large num-
ber MIL attend.
Lieutenant W. p. Giles OF the battleship
Oregon, and bride, who lave been visiting
here. left thts morning to visit his parents
in Hillsboroa Lieutenant Giles has been
granted unlimited leave Of absence, as HIS
health seems completely broken down. He
was on the famous ccordbreaking trip
of his vessel from San Francisco around
Cape Horn, He has many friends ana
relatives here.
The people OF Cleburr1e are rejoicing
over the fact that company l. Will be mus
tered out Of service and soon rteurn home.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the fremont: r. b. Baer Houston;
George II. Higgins. New York; sydney
Van Dusen, Pittsburg; James M. Jillich.
Chicago; Fred J. Dlecke. st. Louis; w. A.
Tuley. Dallas; w. II. Millspaiigh, Salem.
w. C. Connor Jr,. Houston; l.. w. Fleish-
mann, G. J, Silverstcin. New York; II. d.
Benedict, ST. Louis A. HirsohHeld. New
York; P. G.. Keene. Houston; John D. Rog-
ers, city; J. Saunders e. l.. Socket, NILES
pacre. Miss Storer. Miss Warde, Mise
Hathaway, New York: II. G.. Banell, Chi
cago; Ernest Hoch. Franklin Hill. Texas;
T. Towne. st. Louis: Oscar Gare!ssen city;
T. H. Krusshahsr, Atlanta: r. NJ. Hahn.
New York.
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HEAVY JUDGMENT.

John g. HarrisOn ct al Awarded a
Verdict for s44,O0O.
Fort Worth. Texas, January GA judg-
ment in an important cult was rendered by
Judge Harris Of the Seventeenth district
court To-Day. John G. Harrison ct al brought
suit aga;reIt u. A. Ellis alleging breach
OF contract Ia tralaeaction whereby the
latter was to take stock In the Standard
Light and Power company OF this city, In
exchange for $4,000 In bonds Of the San
Antonio Street company. The judgment to-
day was for $4,000 IN favor OF the Har-
risops. Defendant will appeal to the higher
cotrts.
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sugnr Mills close Down.

smgarland, Texas, January s.-The Ed.
II. Cunningham & Co. sugar mills closed
down at 1925 this morning for the season,
having completed the grinding OF their
heavy crop OF cane. The whistle OF The
new sugar house gave the signal OF close
down and Was followed by ~ whistles OF
the old sugar house, paper mill and the
two locomotives The five whistles gave
minutes.
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For Grenter DnIIna.

Dallas, Texas, January 6.--The move
ment for Greater Dallas" by the annex
alton of the sister city of Oak Cliff and n
number OF unattached suburbs, is being
pushed energetically The city council com
mittees are formulating the details, and it
IL almost a certainty that turing tho com
ina session OF the State legislature ter
ritory Will be added to Dallas, Increasing
the city's population approximately 1900.
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Center. Texas. January 5.--rae grand
jury has returned Indictments against
Frank Beard. VINO was committed TO Jail
without bail for the murder Of Joe Collins,
ana also against Turner Yarhrough ana
Jack Collins, charging Them with uhe muir
der OF Arch Holland
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WHARTON TOPICS.

LA lighters of the Confectionery "a
Meet--New Years HALL.
Wharton, Texas. January 6.The Daugh-
ters OF the confederacy. J. r. b. Stuart
chapter, will ho.d an important meeting
Morr1ay. the 9th. All ladies' interested In
the Lost Cause" ans the holy memories
OF the boys in gray are requested 10
meet with these ladies ana help forward
the work Of perpatuaring the memories Of
the past.
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nous Arson Case.

Center, Texas, January 5.-The cause OF
the State OF Texas vs.. Ton Oliver. charged
with arson. was raised TO- yesterday. Most
OF che States witnesses have been exam
ined. This case is being watched very
closely. as II has been carried 70 the court
OF criminal appeals the third time.
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Dastron CriminnI Ca.e..

Bastrop. Texas, January 5.-The follow
ing business has been transacted in the
district court since laet report: State VS..
Sam Mcbride. passing forged instrument
eight cases., two years in each; jos
Chambers. burglary (two cases., two years
in each, Nelson Hargrove assault with
intent TO murder two years; Mary Black,
incest. not guilty.
The grand jury adjourned after returning
twenty-three bills In felony CAGES ana
tweny-eight misdemeanors.
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sHrRIrrs DEPARTMENT..

Mrldoon, Texas. january 6.-strnyed or
stolen o,it OF pasture. near SmithviIle. one
brown horse about 4 OF years old. "A or
is hands high, branded us on left Shout
der and Horizontally under name on
neck number on hoof either 226 or 2S5.
WIN pay IS for horse; II stolen. WIZ pay
s25 for the thief In any jail In Texas.
Address Andy Loesser. sheriff. La GRANGE
Texas, or M. ]. Smith, Muldoon, Texas.
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Fort Worth. Texas. january 6.--One Of
the boldest and shrewdest robberies ever
committed here occurred at the Grand lo-
eel late last evening. Proprietor Lovain and
the bartender were seated near the Office
stove talking with several guests While
the conversation was In progress, some un-
known thief tapped THE TIL and got away
with q big roll OF money, the amount 0f
which could not be learned. Officers are
working on the case.
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GrIp nd Richln ON d.

Richmond. Texas, Janusry 6.--Tbe grippe
is now raging in Richmond and has vic
tim in almost every home In the town.
Robert West, Esq. OF Austin was In
Richmond today on legal business.
G. r.. Wharton Esq Ia Attending district
court at Angleton this week
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Recruitinw mt DALLAS.

Dallas, Texas. January 6.-Ten more re-
cruits left the Dallas station this evening
en- route for Jeffsrson barracks. ST. Louis,
to join the Twelfth United States regular
infantry. This squad makes total OF
twenty-five men sent to the Twelfth from
Dallas during the last three days.
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Liccn.ed to Practice Law

Cucro, Texas, January 6.--Mr. Rudolph
Kleberg. Jr., was examined last night for
license to practice law. He stood one OF
the best examinations OF any young man
who has ever been examined here. Mr.,
Kleberg is u nephew OF Congressman Kle-
berg and starts In life with bright pros
pects.
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cuero. Texas. January e.-The jury In
the case OF Lynch Va. the Arkansas Pass
Railway. has been out since yesterday at
dinner There eeems 10 be no prospect Of
agreement. This il the result OF an acci-
dent on the road in January, 1880. and has
been tried before.
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nexnr County nond s soId.

San Antonio. Texas. January s.--bexar
county today sold $4,000 refunding 5 per
cent bond issue 10 replace an issme OF q
Ike amount of Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio subsidy bondr bfaring per
cent Interest The bonds were sold al par
ana brought 5000 premium
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ssckn~.. IN Brenhs nm.

BRENNAN. Texas, January s.--There is a
great deal OF sickness In BRENNAN at this
time, and a number Of well-known citi-
zens are ILL., Ls grippe appears 10 he the
prevailing compiaiut.
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PNTITIONS IN BANKRupTcY.

In the office of the clerk of the Federal
court yesterday F. d. May of Wharton
filed his petition TO be declared a bank
rlpt within the purview OF the law. Ic
owes debts to the sum of $9706 80 with In
terest. arl Is without assets.
A. A. ChinsI.i OF Navasots today filed a
petition in bankruptcy. Liabilities, about
ST., 900; no assets.
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Ixnufman,. Representative.

Kaufman. Texas, January 6.---Judge Hes
ter Morrow. Kaufman ceunty's representa-
tive In the legislature. leaves today for
Austln fyaF
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LulIng. Texas. January s'-EIdeF Tom
Smith. ths noted evsnssaist Of ~ chsts-
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ktIIed white Hpnting

Rice. Texas. January sa-fiarrisoa Pol
son accidentally killed himself here thi1
evening while out duck bunting.
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pEArH on MRS. LApp.

Word was received here this morning
of the death OF Mrs. w. F. Ladd in New
York City. She passed away at q o'clock.
She was sufferer from pneumonia and
her death was not unexpected. Mi. Ladd
went East last Sunday and was with his
wife at her death.
The passing away of Mrs. Ladd removes
from the social and charitable circles OF
Galveston one OF their most conspicuous
figures. Caroline Willis Ladd was born
in Montgomery county, Texas and was the
daughter of the late p. j. Willis After
passing through the common schools she
was sent East and her education finished
at st. Mary's hall in New Jersey. After
graduation she returned to Galveston 10
jcin her rather, brothers and sisters at he
old homestead on fremont street. In
June, 1877, she Yves married to w. r. Ladd.
ard at the time of her death WAS The
mother of Ave sons and one daughter.
Mre Ladd was the. sister OF Mrs. George
Sea!y of Mrs. j. G. Goldthwnite, F. ].
Willis and of the late William II. Willis.
The sympathy of the community goes out
to the husband and children and relatives
in her death.
The funeral arrangements have not been
announced.
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THE SCHOOL RoARL.


The school board met at noon today at
the office of l. I.ovenberg. Every mem
bcr OF the board was present with the
exception Of Mr.. Trueheart. The finance
committee submitted report approving
sundry claims and accounts to the amount
OF $IS35.53 Secretary Rose desires 1t stated
that tho claims will be paid at the BAN
high school tomorrow between the hours
OF 10 and II O'Clock. Persons holding them
will please call.
A motion was adopted liking February
22 as the day for raising the Stars and
Stripes over THE Denver Resurvey school
building. Mr. Ed, Ketchum has the nag
ANA will supervise the work.
The report of Superintendent Hopkins
was received and filed. 1t is for the month
of December and shows total enroll
ment at the white schools OF $500. The
attendance at the coloded schools for tho
month was 1162, making a grand total of
5152 Mr.. Hopkins reports that bad
weather and detective heating in some
OF the schools, together with the demon
alization resulting from the Christmas
holidays have made more than usual
trouble in the successful movement of
tine work. Mr.. l.ittlejohn, principal OF tho
Broadway school. submitted a complaint
that the heating of that building is very
unsatisfactory.