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Dip to Be Used.

At the recent meeting of the board it
was ordered that in the treatment of
scab no dip be allowed to be used OK.
cept:
Frst-The tobacco and sulphur din
containing no less than ~ive.one hun.
dredths OF m per cent of nicotine and
two per cent of flowers Of sulphur, or,
Second-The lime and sulphur din
made with eight pounds Of unslaoked
lime and twenty.four pounds of flowers
Of sulphur to ten gallons of water, the
lime and sulphur should be boiled to.
gether for not less than two hours.
For the determination Of ticks or
other parasites except soab tfockmasters
are allowed to use any effective dip.
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On q Hattie

or Shiloh's Consumption Cure is this
guarantee; "All we ask of you ia to use
two-thirds OF the contents OF this bottle
faithfully, then II you can say you are
not benefited return the bottle to your
druggist and he may refund the price
paid" Price % cts, 60 cts, and $l,0O.
Sold by Chapple Drug Go.
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Notice Is hereby given to the creditors
of the estate of Henry Brown, deceased,
that said estate will he settled within
the next ninety days and that MI
claims against 1t should be filed with
the administrator. Peter Yegen,
Administrator Of the Estate of Henry
Brown, Deceased,
Billings, Mont, Jan, 3, 1900. 74-4-f
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Many 4 Lover

Has turned with disgust from an other
wise lovable girl with an offensive breath,
karl's Glover Root Tea purifies the
breath by it's action on the bowels etc.,
as nothing else will. Sold for years on
absolute guarantee. Price 25 cts, and
90 cts, Sold by Chapple Drug Go.
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as with members prior to the election.
Considerable interest awaits the cross.
examination Of MI. Whitesides, which
is expected to DO fierce and furious,
One eau not predict at this time the
length of time necessary to conclude
the testimony in the case.
State Auditor P~oindexter arrived to-.
dMY,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-01-09
ADVICE TO WOOLG WERS.
They should Hold Onto. Their Clips and
Not Mortgage Them.

American Sheep Breeder: Contracts
for wool on the sleeps back are being
made on the range. We hear Of deals
from ~ to ss cents, II wool specula.
tors can afford to offer such prices wool.
growers who have confidence in the fu-
ture can afford to refuse them. "What's
sauce for the goose Ia sauce for tho an
der Don't mortgage your wool to n
speonlator. Some Of the Gears" be.
hsve tho top has been reached, bat
next season will soc astonishing prices
Tor all kinds OF wool, Tho most con.
sentative wool mon dare not predict
prices TOT 1000, Again VIC say--don't
mortgage your wool,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-01-09
sick Headaches

The curse of overworked w%omankind,
are quickly and surely cured by Karl's
Glover Root Tea, the great blood purifier
and tissue builder. Money:srefunded IL.
not satisfactory, Price rs cts. and 80
cts. Sold by Chapple Drug Go,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-01-09
What II shiIoh9

A grand old remedy for Cough, Colds
Vulnerable cases Of iacIpient consamp,
ton and relieved many Ia advanced
stages. II you are not satisfied with tbs
results we WIN refund your money.
Price % cts, 30 cts. and el.00. Sold by
Chsppls Drug Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-01-09

SALT LAKE,
and all points east. south and west,
TRAINS ARRIVE AND DEPART AS FoLhows:
No. IL. Passenger, daily, Chicago, 1T.
Louis, Kansas q ty, st. Jo-
seph, Atchison, Omaha, Lin
coin, Denver, California, Col
orado md Texas points.
No, Al. Passenger, daily from above
points. Arrive =, 7O3 DIN
No. ~. Freight, daily, Sheridan and
intermediate points. Leave 1905 am
No. Is. Freight, daily, from Sheridan
und, intermediate points.
Sleeping, dining and reclining chair
cars (seats free) on through trains.
Tickets sold and baggage checked to
any point in the United States or Can
ada,
For information, maps, tables and tick
cts call on Or address j. L. Harrington,
Agent, Fl. b, Segur, General Agent, Bill
inga, Mont. or j. Francis, General Pas
senger Agent, Omaha, Neb.
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WESTBOUND

Except sunday.
A. b. CONEY. Agent.
OwOssO. Mich.
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CHAPTER XXIII.
THE SPEAKING TUBE.

Nature has implanted in ev,-y one
of its living creatures, from the
top TO the bottom of the scale,
the strongest of all instincts -
that of self-preservation. AS Sturgis
fell forward and clutched wildly at the
air, his hand struck the stone wall of
the square chamber. No conscious i'm
preston was made upon his brain by
the contact; but, automatically, his
fingers frightened as they slipped over
the smooth surface. His right hand
struck an obstacle and closed upon it,
in the convulsive grip of dying man.
Then a sudden CLEAN of consciousness
swept across his sluggish brain.
1t was the speaking-tube!
lie chung TO il with the remnant of
his strength and eagerly placed his
lips to the mouthpiece. For few min
utes he drank in with avidity the re-
vivifying draughts of air which grad
ually brought him back from the brink
of death.
With returning consciousness, the
thought OF his dying friend required to
him in all its vividness. lie tried &c
go to his assistance; but he was sick
and faint. and his limbs were powerless
to respond to his will. Then, at last
he was seized with utter despair and
gave up the struggle.
lie had sunk dejectedly upon the
ch1ir when faint and indistinct muir
muir. as of distant voices, beat upon his
ears whose natural acuitv seemed ex-
traordinarily increased by the long
nervous tension under which he had
been. The ruling passion is strong in
death: without knowing just why he
Continued next week
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tions. With Sturgis' assistance he
managed TO place his lips TO the
mouth-piece of the speaking-tube. \
few whiffs of comparatively fresh air
sent the sluggish blood coursing
through his veins and gave him a new
hold on life. With renewed vigor
came the animal instinct to fight TO
the last for existence
AS the shadows of death which had
been closing in upon him receded, no
became conscious of Sturgis' voice
beating upon his ears in broken and
scarcely audible tones.
at is-the last -Stick-to
the tube-When he comes-surprise
him-your ENTHUSIASTICALLY fore-"
The reporter was clinging unsteadi-
ly TO his friends shoulder. Sprague
suddenly realized that Sturgis in his
turn was succumbing TO the effects of
the gas. He sprang back in time 10
catch the staggering man in his
arms.
Selfish brute that | am" he eX-
claimed. Here; il is your turn to
breathe!" And he pushed the report
er toward the tube.
"No. no." said Sturgis, struggling
family; sit cannot be both-and you
-have-everything- live for"
But the artist was now the stronger
and he succeeded in forcing his friend
10 inhale enough fresh air TO restore
his departing consciousness.
AT length Sturgis, with returning
strength, was about to renew the gen
erous struggle with Sprague, when
suddenly the place was ablaze with the
glow OF an electric light.
ale wants TO see IL his work is DONE"
whispered Sturgis, 10 his companion.
Then, observing that Sturgis was
again on the verge OF asphyxiation, he
continued hurriedly:
Fill up your lungs with air, quick!
quick, I tell you. Now drop and
feign death. Do as do"
Suiting the action TO the word, Stur-
gis threw himselfupon the stone floor,
face downward, and lay motionless,
his right hand grasping a revolver con-
cealed beneath his body. Sprague,
after a short breathing spell at the
tube, followed his companions exam
pie.
After q short interval there came y
metallic click. which Sturgis recog-
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nized as the sound made ny the open
ing of the slide in the panel of the door
at the head of the stairs.
moment-which seemed an eter-
nifty of suspense - followed, during
which the prisoners felt, without being
able 10 see, the cold CLEAN of the steely
eyes of Murdoch at the grating.
Would he enter? Would he suspect
the ruse? Would the two men retain
their grasp Of consciousness and their
strength long enough TO make a last
fight for life?
These thoughts crowded upon the re-
porter's brain as he lay Stimulating
death and making a desperate effort to
control his Keeling senses.
If Murdoch were coming he would
have 10 shut of the gas and ventilate
the room. What was he waiting for?
Come in!"
The words were Murdock's as he
turned away from the grating and
closed the sliding panel.
AN interruption which probably
means death to u.s." whispered Sturgis
TO his companion; take another
breath of fresh air, old fellow; we
must hold out little longer"
Sprague, however, lay motionless
and unresponsive. The reporter shook
him violently and turned him over
upon his back. The artists body was
limp and inert; his eyes half closed;
his face livid.
The reporter himself felt sick and
faint. But. with a mighty effort, he
succeeded in raising his friend in his
arms, and dragging him toward the
speaking-tube. There. of sudden. his
strength failed him. His head swan:
his muscles relaxed; he felt Sprague's
limp form slip from his grasp, tottered,
reeled, threw his arms wildly about
him for support. and fell, as the last
elusive ray OF consciousness was slip
ping away from him.
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worthy of ones steel. You have played
well, Mr. Sturgis. l think you would
have won modestly; and you are losing
as | would myself have lost, had our
positions been reversed. Goodbye"
The cleaning eyes disappeared from
the grating and the sliding panel closed
with a metallic click.
"Now, then" said Sturgis to his COM
panion, 1.-The last chance lies in the
speaking tube. But first help me move
this box"
What do you want 10 do with the
box?" asked Sprague, who, however,
did as he was bid.
1T may help us to gain little time.
Put ii down here"
Sturgis struck a match and pointed
out the spot.
ION the hot-air register?"
ION what looks like hot-air regis
ter. Did you ever see a hot-air regis
ter with no apparent means of shutting
off the heat?"
Sprague, VINO stood almost over the
register, suddenly threw back his head
and gasped for breath.
You have discovered the secret Of
this death trap" said Sturgis, observ-
ing him.
"Gas!" spluttered the artist.
"Yes, he is going to asphyxiate us.
Now, quick, TO the speaking tubel The
box will somewhat retard the rush of
gas; but, at the best, IL is only ques-
ton of minutes before the air becomes
so charged as to render respiration
impossible"
Sprague rushed TO the speaking-tube
and whistled long and loud, after
which he placed his ear TO the mouth
piece.
II hear some one walking" he sud-
denly exclaimed.
The two men listened in breatbless
silence for an answering call.
well, gentlemen, what can l do for
you?"
The words came in Murdock's voice.
Sprague's eyes met those of the re-
porter and saw that the last faint glim-
mer Of hope was gone. In that swift
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and silent interchange OF thought
there was resignation 10 the inevitable
doom and the final farewell of two
brave hearts.
The spluttering candle gave its last
flicker and went out, leaving the pris-
oners in utter darkness.
The room was rapidly filling with
gas and they were beginning to feel its
effects.
1--WE can at least complete our task
before we die" said Sturgis, with grim
determination.
"Our task"
"Yes, and insure Murdock's convic-
ton for our murder"
what chance is there that anyone
~ill ever discover our bodies, since they
are destined for Murdock's oblivion
tank?"
Give me your hand" Sturgis re-
piled; there is n box of matches.
place il here, between us. within easy
reach. | want TO write n few words
TO the superintendent of police to ex-
plain matters. BY that time there
will be enough gas in the room TO
produce a terrific explosion, when we
strike match. We can thus succeed
in wrecking this place and calling at
tention TO it, If i should succumb
before you do, do not fail TO light
the match"
While he was speaking the reporter
had taken from his pocket a pad and
20 20
rapidly as he could in the darkness.
Sprague's head was beginning TO
swim and his ears were ringing. but
the thought of Agnes Murdoch was
uppermost in his mind.
AN explosion" he exclaimed; mo,
no; that must not be. What of
Agnes? She may be hurt?"
Sturgis continued writing
ut is the only chance there is of
bringing Murdoch 10 justice" he said,
firmly.
But Agnes is innocent of his
crimes" urged the artist, in a thick
voice, His tongue Glove to his palate;
he felt his consciousness ebbing
"Why should she suffer? l am go
ing. old mani cannot hold out any
longer-Promise me that you-that
you will not-strike-the match"
He staggered and fell against the
reporter who caught him in his
arms. His own senses were reeling.
Promise" pleaded the half-uncon-
scious man.
81 promise" answered Sturgis, after
an instant's hesitation.
1t struck chill TO his heart 10 see
his friend dying in the prime of youth
strength and happiness
Suddenly a thought flashed upon
him.
brace up, old fellow All is not
yet over. The spealling-tube leads to
fresh air. Here, put your lips to it
and breathe through your mouth"
The artist heard the words and
made an effort to obey these direc-
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SMS7A@T.SA0IA NfANAH
: The STURGIS WAGER Z
) A DETECTIVE STORY. Z
BY EDGAR NOR ETTE
Copyright 1892 by Frederick A. stosesCo 81

BY EDGAR NOR ETTE

Mr.. Sprague, as stakeholder, TO paN
him the amount l deposited with you.
AS / have already suggested, he has
made some perhaps excusable mis-
takes; but, then, as he himself stated
the other night, "a detective has life
time in which to correct a blunder.
A lifetime! 1t is not in accordance with
Mr.. Sturgis' usual practice TO use so
vague term. lifetime is not neces-
sarily a very long time, Mr.. Sturgis."
During this TRADE Sturgis and
Sprague had remained standing with
their eyes fixed upon the cleaning car
buncles which peered at them from be-
hind the grated peephole at the top OF
the stairs. The artist seemed to real
lie that the fight was lost. His attitude
was that of brave man accepting,
with calm despair, an unpleasant but
inevitable doom. The reporter had
drawn his revolver at the first sound
of Murdock's voice, but had immedi-
ately returned it TO his pocket upon
realizing that the chemist was protect
ed by bullet-proof grating. Now, pale
and collected. he remained jnscrutable.
II was impossible, even for the sharp
eyes OF Murdoch, to determine whether
he was at last resigned TO his fate, or
whether his active mind was still on
the alert for loophole of escape.
The bit of candle which he held in
his hand had burned so low that at last
he was unable 10 hold il without risk
of burning his fingers. Whereupon he
coolly set it down upon the stone floor,
where presently the wick fell over into
a pool of molden paraffine, and the
flame sputtered noisily, sending ftful
CLEANS through the darkness.
WELL" continued Murdock's voice,
at is at any rate great satisfaction
to plav a game with an adversary
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Lv. Ashley for Detroi,
at 1910 y. m
Close connections are
made at Owosso Junctn
with all trains OF d., g
II. & NJ. Ry.
BEN. FLETCHER. 7. 7. A.
J Detroit, Mich.
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TOLEDO, SAGINAW & MUSHROOM R'Y.

L. ave Ashley.
$50 a. m. for Muskegon
$50 p. IN. for Muskegon
JSo. W. LORD.
Traffic Manager.
Detroit.
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State of Minnesota, }
County of Mobiles. ~

County of Nobles 81
Trip being first duly upon SAYS that he is the
auditor said County and State aforesaid
of sheets numbered from No true and
@ ali parcels Of land within
Stat that become
sale Of real estate actual includes
taxes and interest," such piece
estate that has of or decared
state said sale or forfeiture was valid ;n
and that opposite each description appears
to whom assessed KNOWN unknown total
amount OF delinquent and
1900 according the General Laws Of Mnne
act entitled IAN act taxes which
become delinquent in and prior the
1897 far as the Office
E. A. TRIPP County Auditor.
ana sworn before 10th January
(Sea OF District Court) FRED L. HUMJSTON,
Clerk District Court, Mobiles Co. MIMI
Resolution of Publication Adopted
Commissioners.
Resolved That the Wohngton newspaner Of onera c
cnon published weekly village Worthngton County Of
Mobiles State Minnesota designated is hereby
the which shall be published DELINQUENT
list for the 1900 and the forfeited
state in the year 1897 and prior years. WV
81. M. PALM Chairman Board of unity Commissioners
A. TRIP, County Auditor of Mobiles County
State of Minnesota-County of Nobesss.
Tpp County Auditor said state do hereby GER
THY the adopted by
Board
January A. D., 1900. ~ ~' ~
Witness my hand and official seal Worthngon 10th day of
january 1900. ~ 7 NY ~ .
Seal OF Mobiles County, E. A. TRIP, County Auditor
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culation published weekly in the vii
lage Of Worthington, in the county Of
E-,a3--aas and state of Minnesota be des-
ignated, and the same is hereby de-
signated, as the newspaper in which
shall be published the delinquent tax
list for the year 1900, and the forfeited
tax sale list of taxes cold to the state
in the year 1897 and prior years,
Il. M. PALM,
Chair. Board County Go mrs.
E. A TR1PP,y
County Auditor of Mobiles County.
State of Minnesota, County of No.
bles, 50.
I, E, A. Trip, County Auditor of
said county and state, do hereby cert.
fy that the above is a full and correct
copy of the resolution adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners at
the annual meeting of said Board held
at the Auditors Office in the Village
of Worthington on the Bird day OF
January A. D. 1910.
Witness my hand and official seal
at Worthington this 10th day of Jan
uary 1900.
E. A. TRIP, ounty Auditor.
(Seal of Mobiles County,
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Order for Hearing Application
for appointment of Admins
traitor.

STATE OF MINNESOTA.
County of Mobiles, {ss
In Pr 0n1 Court, Special Term, Jan. goth,
In the Matter of the Estate of Willem koo;-
man, Deceased:
On receiving and filing the petition Of K
w. kooi1nan, of the County Of Mobiles ren.
resenting among other things that w;11e1,,
HOFFMAN late OF the County of Mobiles in Tho
State OF Minnesota, on the 26th dav of A.
gust A. d. 1899, at the County 0f Noh1c.
died intestate, and being an inhabitant If
this County at the time of his death. leav;n,
goods, chattclS, and estate within this Cnr,:1
ty, and that the said petitioner is a son ~
s;1d deceased and pra wing that the admin.
1stratlon OF said estate be to K W. koo,nnn
granted;
1t isNrdcrcd. That said petition be heard
hclsre sad Court, on Monday the 10th dav
ut February A. d. 1900 at One O'Clock P. NJ
at the Probate Office, in the Court House in
Worthington in said County.
ordered Further, That notice thereof he
given to the heirs of said deceased and to all
persons interested, by publishing this order
once in each week for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing, in the Worth.
1ngton Advance, a weekly newspaper printed
and published at .Worthin9ton. in said
County. A
= d. Da ds l. at Worthinston, Mimi, the goth
By the Court,
(shAL) c. M. Cory,
Judge of Probate.
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MOULroN's sUBD1v of cLARY's add
TON TO THE VILLAGE or
W0RTHrN<T0N

Gay Allen moved here Wednesday
fromLeMars and will occupy Henry
Fodth's house, near the Catholic
church.
Minnesota Lake, a body of water
covering 1900 acres of land becoming
died up, the land is being divided
between thirteen farms who own
land adjacent to the lake.
A. n. Hagerman and wife returned
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VILLAGE OF KINBRAE,

last week Saturday from their ex-
tended trip in Michigan: He reports
a very pleasant visit and beautiful
weather for visiting.
Geo. Darby reports big sale of
bread as we'll as other bakery goods.
He attributes the increase in the de-
mand to the new baker who is giving
satisfaction to his employer as.well as
the patrons. >..> ....::. I'LL j. B.
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Summons.
STATE or MINNESOTA,

Summons.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County Of Mobiles. So
District Court Thirteenth Judicial District.
Wilhelm, Bohnke, Plaintiff.
Against
Eve Julianna Bohnke, Defendant
The State of Minnesota to the above named
Defendant:
YOU are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint Of the Plaintiff in the
above entitled action, which is filed in the
Office of the Clerk of the District Court OF
the 18th Judicial District in and for the
County OF Mobiles and State OF Minnesota
and to serve copy of your answer to the
said complaint on the subscriber at his
office in the village of FuIda: in Murray
vice of this summons upon you, exclusive Of
the day Of such service; and if you fail to
answer the said complaint within tl,>
time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action,
will apply to the Court for the relief dem and !
ed in the complaint.
Dated January 3rd 1900,
+. T., RODDIs,
Plaintiffs Attorney, Fuldu, MINI.
Jan. S Feb. 9,
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State Of Minnesota, County Of Mobiles.

z5 81, 90. 80 IA T. s., q
Personally appeared before mo
Fred L. Humiston, Clerx of the Dis
trict Court of said County and State,
=. 4. Trip, County Auditor of Mob.
les County, Minnesota, and being du-
" sworn, on oath doth say; that the
annexed and foregoing contains on
pages one to twenty-five, both inclu-
sive full and correct list of taxes de-
inquent upon real estate within said
Mobiles County for the year or years
therein appearing, remaining delin-
quent and unpaid on the first Mon
day in January A. D 1900, with the
penalties accrued thereon opposite
each description.
E. A. Trip
County Auditor, Mobiles
County, Minnesota.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 10th day of January A. D. 1900.
Seal If FRED L. HuM1sroN,
District Clerk District Co 1T No.
Count. bles County, Minnetota
Resolution of Publication Adopted
by tho Board of County Commission
ers,:
REsoLvED:- That the Worthington
Advance, newspaper of general cir.
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List Of Delinquent Taxes
Upon Real Estate.

Within the County of Mobiles
and State of Minnesota, for
the Year A. D., 1895, remain
ing Delinquent and Unpaid
on the First Monday in Janu-
airy, 1900, and the penalties
accrued thereon.
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Adolph Amoudson returned home
from his extended visit in Iowa, Fri
day, as pleasant, handsome and. fat as
ever and unmarried, but it is reported
that he can't be induced to join the
bachelors club.
>s
Mr.. Allison is on the sick list:
< ssFst~e. Y -:
Avis lstaubis has been very sick
for time. 49, :. =.
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Summons for Relief, Com plaint
Served.
STATE OF Minnesota, .. In District
County of Mobiles. % Court
George Jay, Plaintiff,


VS..
Lille E. Jay, Defendant.J
The State of Minnesota to the above named
Defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer tbs complaint Of the Plaintiff in the
hereunto anasxed end herewith served upon
ySu .s ED t to se5yf yasE to
their office in the Village Of Worthington. IL
the said County of Mobiles, within thirty
you, exclusive of the day of such service;
and you fail to answer the said complaint
within the time aforesaid: the Plaintiff ii
this action will apply to the Court for the
relief demanded in said complaint, together
with Plaintiffs costs and disbursements
herein.
Dated December 18th, 1899.
GRO. w. WILSON & Son,
Piafntiffs Attorney, Worthington, MINI.
The said complaint is now on file with the
Clerk OF said Court this January 24th 1900.
GEO. w. WILSON q Son,
Attorneys for Plaintiff;