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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05
FROM WASHINGTON.
[Corre.pondenca Of che Alexsndria Gasette.

lOOIfeop0uu6uCS VI INC atoAohuiio p"Aoetos
Washington, October 5.
Earl Ii Hung Chang would have
been at Tientsin while the information
alis!s column was on its way to the re-
lief OF Pekin and would have been in
the Chinese capital as soon as it fell, if
1t had not been for the indiscreet talk
OF captain Of one of Uncle Sans gun.
boats, at Hong Kong. 1t is learned,
from an unquestionable source, that
our government under agreement with
Earl Ii had arranged that Admiral
Rsmey, on his way from Manila to
Taku, should stop at Shanghai,
take aboard the Chinese diDlo.
mate and then proceed up the coast .
When Admiral Remey stopped at Hong
Kong, previous to going to Shanghai.
the British Consul, at that place. called
upon him and announced that the tax.
ing of Earl Ii from Shanghai to Tientsin
aboard the flagship the Brooklyn would
be considered an unfriendly act by
Great Britain. 1t developed upon in.
vestigation that the captain of our gun
boat at that place had divulged the OBJ
iect of Remey's proposed trip to Shaug-
mai. Admiral Remey proceeded with
out the distinguished Chinsmsn as his
passenger, the Washington authori-
ties being notified of the &C.
curence and the failure OF their
plans 10 get Earl Lii Immediately
on the scene of the disturbances.
A lengthy report of the affair has been
made to the Navy department.. For
reasons best known to the officials, they
have decided not to court-martisl or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

AN UNEXPECTED RETURN.-Emily
s. Hull, II years old, who disappeared
from her home ln Newport, n. j., three
years ago, and who was believed to
have been murdered as no trace OF her
could be found, returned to her home
Unexpectedly Wednesday night. The
girl, who is fine looking, will make no
explanation OF her absence, except to
say that she has been living in Phila-
delphis most OF the time. Her disap'
pesrance caused a sensation as her
mother said her stepiather had killed
her. Detectives were put on the case
but without result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

ANOTHER sure sign that the republi-
cans are scared and are resorting TO
every conceivable means by which they
may increase their vote in the close
States of the North, is the fact that
their agents have gone to all the SOL
diers' Homes, even to the one at Hamp-
ton, in this State, and made arrange
ments for sending every inmate who
halls from such States back to them, to
register and vote at next months cleo.
tiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

WoMEN's AUXILIARY.-The Wo-
mems Auxiliary of the Board of Mis-
sions, which convened in the Episcopal
Church, in Warrenton, on Wednesday,
closed its session yesterday afternoon.
Miss Stuart, of Alexandria, the do
cesar officer; Miss Emery, secretary;
Bishop Gibson, Right Rev. S. @. Par
fridge, bishop Of Kyoto, Japan; Miss
Mana, of Japan, and about fifty dele.
gates were in attendance. An address
was made yesterday by Bishop Glib.
son and 10 the evening by Misses Err
merry, Mana, Of Japan; Taylor and Mrs.
Crawford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

WITH A promise of nine million q
year, for thirty years, or two hundred
and seventy million dollars. it is no
wonder that the Cramps and other
Northern shipbuilders should make lib
eral contributions TO Mr.. Mckinley Is
campaign funl. But it is a wonder that
the poor people who are taxed to raise
that immense sum should, at least ps-
tiently, If not willingly agree to submit
to that taxation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

THE American carpet baggers In
China are as much opposed to
theg liberty of that country as
the Yankee carpet baggers we're
to the liberty of the South
after the close OF ..ie war between the
states iEftnls country. Civil law and
orcer would deprive them OF some Of
their ill-gotten gains, and of course, they
are opposed to any thing OF that sort
They went to China for loot and pelf
and that purpose must not be inter
ferred with-surely not iu the interest
of the heather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05
THE BANKERS

At the closing session OF the Ameri-
can Bankers Association in Richmond
yesterday the Financial Future of the
United States" THE Internal Reqee-
nue. Laws" Public Opinion 9 ed Banks. u
and the Education 81 Banker" were
discussed
The ass )ciation confirmed the officers
chosen on Wednesday by the commit
tee as follows:
President, Alvah Trowbridge, presi-
dent of the North American Trust
Company, OF New York, the present
vice president OF the association.
Vice president, Myron T. Herrick,
president of the Society OF Savings, OF
Cleveland. o., the present chairman OF
the executive board.
Chairman Of the executive commit
tee, Caldwell Hardy, president of the
Norfolk National Bank, Norfolk.
Vice presidents were elected from all
the States aud Territories. Buffalo and
Milwaukee were placed in nomination
| for the next session OF the association.
The question was referred to the exec
utive council, which will decide it at
| the meeting to be held next spring.
The executive council was requested
to appropriate IS 900 to the Galveston
relief fund.
A resolution declaring in favor OF
putting the consular service under civil
service rules was tabled after long dis
cussion. Through resolution sent to
the executive council for action, the as
ISOLATION Endorsed the proposition for a
federal department of commerce and
industries.
Immediately following the adjourn
ment the executive council convened
and elected Colonel James r. Branch,
form ary of Richmond, secretary, and
Mr.. George NJ. reynolds, of the CONT
mental Bank, of Chicago, treasurer, both
succeeding themselves.
One of the most striking features OF
the morning session was the presenta-
ton OF splendid silver loving cups to
President Walker Hill and Secretary
James r. Branch, of the association.
The event was unique in that The re-
cipients of the handsome gifts, the two
chief officers of the association, are both
natives OF the same city, Richmond.
The cups were presented by the clear
inghouse bankers OF Richmond, Mr.. A.
B. Blair, cashier of the Security Bank,
making the address.
The bankers went to Old Point Com.
fort on complimentary excursion this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05
SHERIFF INDICrED.-An indictment

SHERIFF INDICTED An indictment
has been found by the grand jury Of
Prince Georges county, Nd, against Ed
ward T. Shea, sheriff of the county; his
brother; William Shea; Todd Fox,
Herbert Boteler, and Leo Smith. on the
charge of hsviug committed felonious
assault upon Lucy Hart. The present
ment was filed with Judge Merrick, OF
he Circuit Court, now 10 session at Up
per Marlboro, yesterday afternoon.
The case will he tried next week, but
rs date has yet been set. The prisoners
are all 10 jail. Sentiment is divided in
the county in reference to the charge
against the young men. Many persons
express the belief that the whole thing
is conspiracy, while many others are
emphatic in expressions of belief in
the guilt of all of the accused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05
MILITIA.-A dispatch from Richmond

MILITIA.-A dispatch from Richmond
says: There will probably be lively
contest for the colonelcy of the Seven
tieth regiment, which is to be organ.
lied in Richmond on tia 10th of this
month. Richmond friends of Col
George Wayne Anderson are anxious
that he shall become a candidate
but he has not decided to do
80. 1t is thought that Col. Thomas s.
Keller, of Charlottesville, will be put
up by his friends for the colouelcy, and
in ali probability Maj. F. G. Scruggs, Of
Lynchburg, will aspire to this position.
From what can be learned here, Col.
G.. w. Taylor, OF Norfolk, will b.
elected to command the Seventy-frst
regiment. He was in charge of the
Fourth regiment during the Spanish
American war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

SOME FEW of the more intelligent
Southern negroes have grown tired OF
comforting PresideDcies upon republi'
cans and receiving jsnitorshi0s as pay
and have determined to vote for Mr.
Bryan and, for time at least. be in &C.
cord with the people among whom they
live. But, unfortunately for them, most
OF their race will continue to be the
willing dupes of the party that has de-
ceived them for the last thirty-odd
years. The Southern people tell them
plainly that they will not give them
important and responsible offices with
which white people have to do bust
ness, but when they promise them iDie-
rior positions, they fulfill their promises
and, if they be not impudent, alwayi
treat them kindly and considerably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05
$40 Washington to Niagara Falls and
Return.

On Thursday, September 6 and 20 and
October and Is, personally conducted
excursions, via Pennsylvania Railroad, will
leave Washington by special train 81 800
a. M, arriving Niagara Falls 1l:O5 p. Do.
Tickets limited to ten day, and allow 'toI'
over returning at Buffalo, Rochester srd
Watkins
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05
New York Cattle Market Oct 4-p..r,.

New York Cattle Market, Oct 4.-Beeye.
Steers and cows in fair demsnd and steady
bulls dull and weak. Native steers. 81. 56s
$40; stockers, So 65s3 80; oxen. S175,
40; bulls, $230s3 90; cows and hefers.
81. 4Oa4 Calves, market slow but general
steady; veals, $4sS; grsssers. $2.25s2. IS.
mixed and fed calves $3s3 80.
Sheep and Lsmbs-Trsde slow; prices ur.
changed; sheep, $2.50s4; lambs. ! i.5Os54O
one deck choice, $3.50.
Hogs-Maiket weak at $57Oa5.sO for
State hogs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05
H. A. HERBERT's ATTIrUDE.-Form

II. A. HERBERT's ATTITUDE.-Form.
or Secretary Of the Navy Hilary A.
Herbert, who is one of the few MEM
bers of Mr.. Cleveland's last cabinet who
have not yet declared themselves on
the issues OF the campaign, will not an.
nounce how he will vote in the ap.
preaching election, and if be casts his
vote at all it will be done quietly. Mr.
Herbert makes Washington his home.
where he practices law, bis speciality
being cases before the Navy depart.
ment. Yesterday whom asked to state
bis position he declined. Mr.. Herbert
claims still to be citizen of Alabama,
but declares he is no longer in politics,
He was a gold democrat four years ago,
and at the time OF his selection for the
cabinet was one of the few members OF
Congress from the South not In favor OF
free silver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

AT THE national Union Veterans
Union annual encsmpment in Wash
ington yesterday set Of resolutions
were adopted against the Confederate
colors declaring, that the blending Of
those colors with the U. S. flag is a futile
and empty mockery, and that while
ex-Confederates may be recognized
as personal friends as long as they be
have themselves, there should be no
utilization with them if they attempt
to display the old flag under which
they fought. Why certainly =! But the
Southern gushers will continue to gush
ell the same, and with them, bygonef
will be bygones, and the blue and the
gray will always mix, when they are
awake, and profit thereby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05
Meeting Grand Camp Confederate
Veterans. htauntnn OcI 1n.1o

Account of the above occasion the southern
Railway will place tickets on sslo 10 slsu.
ton, Va, and return on basis Of one irst.Cls.s
limited fare for the round trip from all points
in the State OF Virgins; tickets on ssle Octo-
Der 8, 8 and 10. final limit Oct 15
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05
Meeting Mississippi Valley Medical
Association, A shevile, n ~, October

For this location the Southern Railway will
sell tickets from sll stations 10 Asheyille n.
c., and return at rate OF one frstcsS fare
for the round-trip. Tickets to be sold 0cto'
Der g to inclusive, final limit October 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05
The Markets

Chicago, Oct 5.-The market closed At
follows: Wheat-Nov 777sa77i6
Georgetown, DC. 6.-Whest 6Ss73.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

This is the season when mothers are alarmed
on &C cunt of Group. 1t is quickly cured BY
One Minute Cough Cure, which children like
TO take.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05
MONETARY AND COMM FRClAl.

New York Oct 5.-Stocks opened quiet
and firm. There WAS practically no change
in Sugar. Government bonds unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

No other pills can equal DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for prompEness certainty and
efficiency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

The southside fire station at Wal
than, Mass, was destroyed by fire this
morning. The fire resulted 10 the loss
of seven trained horses. injuries to ali
men who occupied the building and a
financial loss of $4,000. The cause OIL
the fire is given as spontaneous combus.
ton. The 6remen, who were asleep al
the time the fire broke out, started to
come down the pole as usual, but il
was so hot that they were forced to
loosen their hold and drop. in some
cases 10 to 20 feet, into the flames be-
low.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

The steamer Santa Ana, Captain
Strand, has arrived at Seattle, WASH,
from the Nome gold field with 267 pss
sengers and 5000, 900 worth of treasure,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

Free Daily Deliveries TO Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-05

DURE APPLE VINEGAR AND PUBL
4 SPICES, for sale by
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
SOLOMON MAN HAPPY.
His Wife Still Loves Him and They
Dwell in Peace.

SOLOMON, Feb. 2l.-Edward Freyer
who lives near here is happy again.
He and his wife parted some time
ago and she went to Mcpherson
county and stayed near lnman. She
also brought divorce proceeding in
the district court Of that county.
Monday Mr.. Freyer went to Nc
Pherson to visit his son-in.law. Tn.
beknown to him or her, friends ar
ranged 1t so that Mrs. Freyer was in
town Tuesday Then an accidental
meeting was planned. She was rest
ing in Heithecker's store, near the
stove, meditating perhaps on bygone
days. While musing and occasional
ly noticing strangers coming and 60
ing,she surprised the clerks by a sud-
den exclamation, as she threw her
arms about one Of the customers. It
was Mr.. Freyer, lie, too, was glad.
1t was an atfectionate meeting and
had to be adjourned to a better place.
The reconciliation was complete
md after having filed d motion to
AVE divorce case dismissed, the
couple went on their way rejoicing,
'appy as new bride and groom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
Taylor-Book.

At the parsonage at Talmage or
Sunday evening at 6 o'clock, Feb. IS,
in the presence Of James Taylor, the
brides brother, and the pastors fam
lily, Rev. G. G. Bear joined in holy
wedlock Mr.. John L. Book and Miss
Mary L. Taylor, both of Willowdale
Miss Taylor is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Taylor and is one Of
the best young women Of the county,
we'll worthy to grace the life before
her.
Mr.. Book is one Of the county's ex-
teachers who has left marks Of his
ability wherever he has
taught. He is now in charge OF his
father's fine farm south OF Talmage
where he and his bride will begin
their new life.
They have the congratulations and
best wishes Of a host Of friends, to
whom they will be at home after
March /.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
Benefit Of Tom Smith Monument.

On Friday night, March 2, at the
opera house the Cereno's Dog and
Comedy show will give an entertain.
mcnt for the benefit OF the Tom Smith
monument enterprise. All citizens
Of our city should and no doubt 20
feel an interest towards erecting a
suitable monument to the memory OF
so brave a man who in performing
lawful duty lost his life. Much has
been said as we'll as written on his
bravery as city marshal Of Abilene
during the days Of the Texas cattle
trade here. Mr.. Cereno gives a show
which is very highly spoken Of BY
some OF our own people who have
seen it. 1t is proposed to make the
price Of admission to the show at pop
ular rates and there certainly should
not be a vacant seat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
Entertained for Miss Mutt.

Brookiield, Mo-, Gazette: Tn,
mere announcement Of party at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. M. Dake ID
a guarantee of good time as was
demonstrated last Monday night
when Mrs. Dake and Miss Lifts enter
tanned at whist, the evening being
complimentary to Miss Olive Mutt, Of
Abilene, Kansas, a young lady who
has visited in Brooklield and who has
made a large number Of friends here.
At II o'clock the playing ceased and
refreshments were served after which
dancing was INDUCED in until the
guests reluctantly took their depart
nre. Miss Mutt goes from here to
Chicago before returning to her home
n In Abilene. She left today for
Chicago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
Legal Notice.

In the District Court Of Dickinson county,
state Of Kansas.
Miners Savings Bank, q corpora
tlon, plaintiff,
W.. }3MI
Peter Buffenmeyer, Catherine
Buifenmeyer, eta defendants
State Of Kansas to Equitable Mortgage COM
pany, q corporations Equitable Securities
company, a corporation; Mccormack
Harvesting company, corporation;
Mary Enge; and Charles N Fowler and
James M, Clifford, as receivers Of the
Equitable Mortgage company; greeting.
You and each of you will take notice that
you have been sued In the district court Of
Dickinson county, state Of Kansas, and that
you must answer the petition 10 said cause on
or before the 9th day Of April, 1900, or said pc
titlon will be taken AZ true and a Judgment
rendered IN said action against you for the
force osure Of q certain mortgage executed
by Peter Buifenmeyer and Catherine Buffen-
meyer upon the LIST day Of December, 1891, on
the following described real estate, tO-wlt:
The east half Of the soutbeastquarter OF Sec
tlon twenty cO) and the west half Of the
southwest quarter and the southeast quar-
ter OF the southwest quarter Of section twen-
ty-0ne CD, all In township eleven 0i) south,
OF range three % east OF the 9Th 2. NJ. In the
county OF Dickinson, state OF Kansas, and
for the sale OF said premises TO pay the debt
secured by said mortgage and costs Of suit,
and forever barring and forecloslng said de-
PENDANTS, and each OF them, OF and from all
right, title. estate, interest property or
equity OF redemption In or 10 said premises,
or any part thereof.
FREDERIC ID. FULLER,
Attest Attorney for Plaintiff
@. II. Smith,
IsEALl Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
Willard Memorial Service.

The Francis Willard Memorial SER
vice at the Methodist church Sunday
afternoon was well attended. A
sketch Of her life was given by Mrs.
Hamilton. Mrs. Lizzie Stauifer read
a poem entitled "Transfgured." A
paper on her life as a temperance
leader and organizer was read by Mrs.
Schively. The music was under the
direction Of Mrs. Huguenin. The
duet by herself and husband was en-.
joyed by all as was the solo rendered
by Rev. Scholes. A number Of the
pastors were present and added their
testimony to the estimate placed on
Miss Wizards life work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
Remember the name,
ABOUT PEOPLE.

IN. Lowe, one Of Hayes leading
farmers, was in the city.
Geo. F. Tichenor, one of Mancnes
ter's leading citizens, was in town.
H. W. Mitsch, prominent farmer
of Woodbine, was a REFLECTOR caller.
VIM. Sherwood has so far recover
ed as to be able to be around the
house.
Miss Maggie Riordan, of Solomon,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. F.
Erwin.
VIM. Brown, of Solomon, was a
prosperous west Dickinson visitor in
the city.
Misses Florence Cuthbert and Miss
Sue Badger went to St. Joe to enter a
millinery house.
Mrs. C. A. Smith returned last
week from q three months visit with
her daughter at Russell.
Lieut.. A. G. Lott was up from Fort
Riley visiting relatives. He has re-
Gently returned from years station
in Cuba.
Frank Hawkes. was in from Acme
shaking hands with friends. He
moves on q fine farm near Dayton
March lst.
Rev. DR.. Edwin Locke, of Holton,
came in this afternoon and lectures at
Talmage tonight. He formerly lived
in this county.
John Krapf was up from Enterprise
visiting his daughter who is attend
ing Mt. St. Joseph's college. He is
in demand all over the State as an
expert machinist.
Col. Little went to Clay Center at
noon to speak at the funeral Of Chas.
Pratt OF Co. M. Pratt was killed soon
after the Goth reached Manila and his
body was recently brought home.
Edward Leckron, an enterprising
and wideawake young man who with
his bride moved here from Linwood
last fall, has rented the Shockey &
Landes farm northeast Of town and
will take charge March /. He is
hustler.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
HElLxAN BOUND OVER.
Enterprise Man Held for Trial in
Ealina Court.

| OhAlub VVuIt'
J. D. Heilmsn Of Enterprise, ar
rested in Salina on charge Of stealing
$50 had his preliminary there Tues
day, along with Harry Bray, Salina
man, also suspected Of the crime.
The case was called about 10 O'Clock
and Sheriff Baker Of Dickinson coun-
ty was put on the stand. His testi.
mony was concering the arrest Of the
defendant at Enterprise and CONVEX.
sation that took place between him
and his prisoner while en- route to
Abilene. Heilman made statement
that he knew money was kept in the
desk in Snyder's barn but that he did
not take it. Baker testified that
Heilman had forty cents on his per.
son when he was arrested him; that
defendant told him he took IS with
him to Salina and returned with
eleven cents.
Israel Snyder testified that he was
owner Of the barn and that the money
in the desk amounted to between $33
and $50. He said that Heilman had
worked for him of and on for the last
year and that he knew nothing against
him. Bray next took the stand and
stated that he had worked for Snyder
about three weeks and met Heilman
the Saturday before the robbery. De-
PENDANT had slept in barn Monday and
Tuesday night and he repeated con-
between them on Monday.
Defendant asked him if Snyder kept
money in the desk and said he did
This when he worked for him. He
also took stove poker and designated
The drawer. He later repeated this
to Mr.. Snyder's son Will.
Vim. Snyder next took the stand and
/ pair Of scissors was produced for /
lin to identity. He stated that he
lad loaned them to defendant and he s
lever returned them. Don Berkeley |
when put on the stand stated that he {
net Heilman on the U. P. track and $
hat he was going home. Defendant t
old him he was flush and ratified |
money in his pockets. t
Sheriff Swedenberg gave an account s
i arrest and told Of the marks on
esk which had been pried open with
'lunt iron tool. Z. Dunable OF En-
erprise was next examined and said Y
e knew defendant and saw him in .
Enterprise Wednesday morning. DE. 9
endant showed him money-about I
~ in silver-and said he earned it d
arpentering.
Both sides rested without argument
nd court bound him over to district
curt, demanding bond Of $3.50. !,
ray was also put under bond for re- :
ppearance. =.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list OF un.
claimed letters remaining in the Abb.
lene postoflice for the week ending
Feb. II, 1900. Have your mail ad.
dressed to your box number and il
will be promptly delivered.
GEETLEnEHs LIST.
Lenhart, Paul Livingston, Joe
John stoffer, AM
LADIES LIST.
Mrs May LIghtner, Miss Lone
One cent will be charged for all ad-
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WAXING, p. N.