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IIshermen's Thrilling Experience.

HAGERSTOWN, Nd. May 2.-Robert
Myers ard James Delaney, jr., of Sharps-
burg, had a thrilling experience yester-
day afternoon while in boat fishing with
nets in the Potomac River near the ce-
ment Ills. The anchorage broke, the boat
upset and both were thrown into deep
water. The current carried the men.
clinging to the boat. over a high dam.
Myers managed TO swim to a rock, put
Delaney was Carried under so often that
his strength began failing. He was finally
rescued by Myers after being nearly stran-
gled.
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Extending Free KurnI Delivery.

CHESTERTOWN. Nd. May 3.-The first
experiment with free rural mail delivery On
the Eastern Shore lof Maryland began
Tuesday on two routes between Chester
town and MiIliagton. serving l.20o persons.
Norman Wallen and A NJ Brown were the
carriers in charge of two mails wagons
which started over the routes Many meF.
women and children welcomed the wagons
and the experiment proved a great
success. Ample provision is made
for the collection of mail matter as
well as for delivery, sale of stamps. etc.
Wagons similar to those In use IN Carroll
county VIII be supplied as soon as all the
details Of the service are perfected There
is already demand for extension OF the sys-
TEN in the county.
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CANNON FOR BRUMBY's GRAVE.
snanish Ordnance to Be shipped to
Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ca, May 3.-Mayor Wood
ward has completed arrangements to
brig 20 Atlanta the two Spanish cannon
presented to the city by the Government
for decorations to Lieutenant Brumby's
grave. After a lengthy correspondence
with the officials of the Southern Pacific
Railroad and ordnance officials Of Wash
ington. Mayor Woodward has brought the
transportation Of the cannon tc a point
where they are. TO be loaded on the cars
at the Navy Yard in Mare Island and
sent eastward on the long journey across
the continent to Georgia. The guns are
The evening times., 1900-05-03
SHOCKED BY ELECTRICITY.
A Workman ON the BrightwoOd
Hallway Touches n Live Wire.

While at work on the Brightwood Rail-
way above Florida Avenue about 4:30
o'clock this morning William Anderson,
colored, twenty-eight years cid, was
shocked by an electric current and rem
dered unconscious He was removed to
Freedman's hospital, aud after receiving
treatment revived sufficiently to go to his
home at 1924 Wiley Street
The physicians at the hospital say that
Anderson is apparently uniniuTed, though
they claim that it would be impossible at
present to say what viii be the result Of
his experience. No alarming deyeIopents
however, are expected
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Tramp. Death ON the Rans.

PRINCETON. N. j.. May "A fast ex-
press train on the Pennsylvania Railroad
killed tramp. near Princeton Junction
yesterday afternoon The tramp did not
hear the whistle of the engine. Nothing
was found on him which gave any cIew to
his identity.
The evening times., 1900-05-03

ATLANTIC CITY, N j. Nay s--whIle
the proprietor Of the Berkshire Inn has
been expecting daily TO hear Of inforna-
tiou that would lead TO the clearing Of the
rnrstery surrounding the strange disap-
pe2rance of Miss Marcella ST. Clair Lind
CT Philadelphia, who left his hotel a week
sgo, absolutely nothing has been learned
Of her. Her valise and effects remain un-
claimed here
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TOEPPER-On "Wednesday May ,. 1900 az I-t9
D m. ROSALIA beloved wife Of J. G. TOepper-
aged SIX sassr years and three months al her
residence 429 q sect northwest
FuneTaI private. from residence, this afteTuooa
al 3 o'clock. InteTment private. it
PLEASANTS-Departed this lie Wednesday.
NAY > 1909. at II a IL. after short iilzesS
OUIDA r PLEASANTS. the only daughter q
Sadie a. and Joseph Plessants-
Funeral Friday, May 4. at p n, from ner
parents residence. 1924 New Jersey Avenue north
west. my3-2t
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to be loaded on a special freight car and
brought direct to Atlanta.
The expense of transporting the two
guns to Atlanta from California would
have been $500. but through special eour-
tesy to Mayor Woodward the road made
rate of $3.50. which is all the city will
have tc pay on freight
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A East BICYCLE RIDER

VIII often receive painful cuts spraius OF bruises
from accidents Bucklen's ATEiea Szlve viii Kill
the pain and heal the injury. It's the cyclists
Burns, Ulcers, and Piles. Cure guaranteed. cr'y
25c. Try il. Sod by Henry Evans, druggist, So
st. NV.
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HEN kinney trouble Preys upon
H1Llt the mind, diSc0urages and
AMI lessons ambition: beauty,
AtNO vigcr, and cheerfuiness soon
WOMEN disappesr when the kidneys
w WILLY are out Of order or diseased.
For =. asing results use Or. Kilner's SwamP-Root
The great kidney remedy At druggists'. SaTnpls
bottle ky mali free, also pamphlet.
Address Dr. KiFner Co. Binehantoa- n Z.
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CELERY COMPOUND
SPECIAL NOTICES.

on ACCOUNT OF DAMAGE TO THE
building corner Eighth and d Streets
northwest H ROSENBERG is noW located
at s15 G Street northwest. my2-2t
EXTENSION OF HIGHWAYS IN THE Dis
TRICT or COLUMBIA
Ofice CT the Highway Commission
Washington. D. c, April 2, 800
To whom K uasy concern=
The commission created by section OF the
act Of Congress approved March :, 1898, entitled
An act 70 provide permanent system Of high
WAYS in that part Of the District Of Columbia
living outside OF cites has received from the
Commissioners Of the District OF Columbia the
proposed plan CT permanent system Of high
ways for the part Of the District south and east
Of the Auacostis River. Interested parties are
invited 70 examine the map on exhibition in
Room 80 of the District Building The cOnmis
sion -viH consider any Suggestions and pTOtes-s
70 b submitted in writing. or before NAY
5 Igo9 and addressed TO the Chief Of Ersi-
ueers United States Army, War Department.
Washington. D. C. The Commission VIII meet
on NAY Il 1900. at 1e-S9 O'CLOCK A. NJ. in
the Office Of the Secretary OF War, % hear orally
from those who desire TO support their written
objections
ELIHU ROOT Secretary Of War; Z A
HITCHCOCK. Secretary Of the Interior.
JOHN NJ WILSON. Chiel Of Engineers.
U. s. A. Highway Commission
sp2.4.5. g. .9.s0. .nyl l.2.S.4.lOlLl9
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ChildS' caps.

Lot Of Childs' Caps; trimmed with
rows Of fine cords and edged with mar
row lace: wide strings; which sell
al 25c usually; Green Ticket 10C
prfen ~
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Straw Mating.

% rolls China Mat
tings, that IN every
carpet store in the
country are quoted at
u 1-2c a yard, and
you must pay them
extra to lay it.
Laid free for. SC
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Mems Furnishings.

Silk and Madras
b o s ON Negligee
Shirts; effective pat
terms; and perfect 1T
ting 7Sc Shirts.
1Or >s-.... JOG
Fancy Striped Half
Hose: ney combina-
tions: fast c0lors:
worth 2Oc a pair,
for. 1Oc
Fancy Balbriggan
Shirts and Drawers:
worth soc a garment
but there are sizes
missing. Spe-
Cldi. ssssssssss.s sc
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Child'S and misses reeferS,
SI.SS.

Lot Of Children's and Misses Reef
ers. the newest spring effects. which
are worth as much as SO 70 go to-
morrow for $l.SS.
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500 Jackets at $3.50.

500 Ladies' Covert Cloth and Cheviot
Spring Jackets n black. blue. brown.
and tans. both the lily front and REFER
tomorrow.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

REPORT OF TIE CONDITION
OF the
CENTRAL SATIOSAL BAgSE or WASHINGTON
CITY
At Washington, il the District q Columbia, at
the close Of business. April %. 1870
.rnrt.rH
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UnderSkirtS.
ChiId's dresses. l9C.

Childrea's Gingham Dresses; with
yokes trimmed with washable braid;
also lot Of Children's Cambria Skirts
finished with hem and tucKs. garments
which VIII cost yea 25c and 29c else
where; sizes 1 TO years; Green 1QC
Ticket Price .----
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Remnants of GOire
Percaline. Glitter Silk.
Seiesia. and Nearsilk
fast Black and col
ors-l to s yard
lengths Reduced
from Zoe. I2 1-2c. 1Sc.
&c a yard
to------------ O1zc
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so dozen Percale
Wrappers, counter
parts OF lots that
have been splendid
sellers at 6Jcc assort-
ed shades and pat
terms: fitted waists,
full length and width
skirts and well MADE
This lot on sale
tomorrow at.-"..54e
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"Green-tlcket" bargains in
wash StuffS.

5000 yards OF remnants of White
India Linon in the most desirable
lengths; sheer fine quality which sells
from the fan pieces for as much Tie
as I9e yarI; Green Ticket Price.
Immense lot Of Remnants In Dimi-
ties: dark grounds with new spring
patterns for Wrappers and Children
Dresses: instead of 10c yard. AT
Green Ticket Price. e......f rs
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Bleached and Unbleaehed Twilled
Tea Towellng; which sells at sc DC
yard. Green Ticket Price Is
Odd lot OF Towels. embracing Heavy
Turkish. Fringed Damask Towels. and
Hemmed Huck Towels; which sell for
IL 1-2c and 15c and are worth S1c
these prices. Green Ticket Price. w
DOubie-bed Bleached Monarch"
Sheet: size 81 by 30 inches; which are
sold everywhere for soc. Green 1QC
Ticket Price .......... ~
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Boys Blue chevlot c. "a
Short Pants Suits. VksS Ss

Combination Straw
Sailors. Red and
White. Blue a n d
White. and Brown and
White; trimmed with
satin bands and
streamers- Not a hat
in the lot worth
less than 25e.
Choice ..........-.1Oc
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White DiGue skirts. 96c

Lot Of Ladies' White Pique Wash
Skirts; some OF them plain and some
of them trimmed with embroidery in
serting; some of them braided worth
up to $3.50. Green Ticket Price. 96c.
The evening times., 1900-05-03
Dressing SacqueS.

Lot OF ladies' dressing sacques Of col
ored organdie in pink, and blue ACC
such as sell usually for 75c, for. IL
The evening times., 1900-05-03

Screen Doors. wal
nut stained frames.
fancy doweled. three
panels. flush moulding
and felled with best
quality Clinton Wire
Cloth. Six sizes.
Special 81 Door
Tor .s.....--.-.- 7Sc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
LAWN TENNIS.
THE LENOX TOURNAMENT NEARING ITS
END-FINAL OF SCRATCH SINGLES

BYE holes not played

The four courts of the Lenox Tennis Club were
in almost constant until nigntfaH yesterday
and It another successful day in the clubs
open tournament The closeness of the play pro-
Ionged the matches so much that the days schedule
was not completed and II feared by the com
mittee in charge yesterday that the final OF the
handicap and possibly the final of the doubles
would not be finished until Monday Five teams
are still left IN the doubles and the finals WIFI be
the handicap singles. there are six players still
in the struggle and two Of the matches will be
played this morning The feature Of this after
Moons play. however. viii be the final Of the
scratch singles IN which Hackett of Yale will
meet Wyeth Of the Lenox Tennis Club
The surprise OF the week mas been the success
Of Little and Hackett virtually scratch men IN
the handicap singles. The Princetoniau won an
other handicap match yesterday and Eackett won
two Of them. Little meets Calm. who has generous
odds. this afternoon and the winner then plays
Bostwtck for place in the finals Hackett viii
meet the winner between Agelasto and COlwell
for the other place IN the nnals. II Is just pos
eble that the two college cracks who came to
gether on Thursday in the scratch singles may
meet again in the finals Of the handicap. They
both on the same marx
In the doubles Little ard Fischer Will play
Wright and Grant to-day, and the winners
looked upon as sure winners of the tournament
on the other side Of the draw there are three
teams two OF them from Brooklyn, but Little and
FISCHER are thought 70 outclass not only Wright
and Grant but also any or the three pairs who may
meet them fl the finals
The scores Of yesterdays play follow:
ciez.srneu's douFies preliminary ROUNDUP s Clark
ana Arthur Clark beat Robert ColweH, jr. and A
Mathews o Ii X, , Irs an And . u Wyeth
FIRST round-T. H. Talbot and Henry Molienhauer
Wright and ". c. Grant beat G e Fennessey and 4
HANDICAP RrySn oSe i5, 6~5 "a; H II Haekett
owe 30 beat Henry Molenhaner owe half 49, g
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
CHARLES HALDANE JOHNSON.

Charles Haldane Johnson. lawyer. with Offices
at No 81 Nassau-st-. this city, died a. m yes
terday at his home in Montclair. n J. Death re-
suited from appendicitis, for which he had had an
operation Wednesday. The time OF the funeral
has not vet been set.
Mr.. Johnson was born in Jersey City and
forty years old His father Charles H John
son. sr., a wholesale grocery merchant in Barclay
St The boy went TO Moutclair with his parents and
attended the local schools there. He was gradu-
ated from Cornell University in 1879 The young
man then went out West. and for some time was
employed a district attorney in different parts
OF Colorado He returned 10 this city about four
teen years ago first eSta blishng himself a law
yer in Temple Court and later in Nassau-st.
Mr. Johnson active in the political and re-
lIgious life Of Montclair. He was president Of the
Republican Club there. member of the Board Of
Education a manager Of the Young Mems Christian
Association and trustee of the Congregational
Church. of which DR.. Bradford Is pastor. He
married Miss Pratt. of Montclair. and leaves her
and four children, three boys and a girl. He also
leaves a mother and Two sisters. His mother is
now on a trip to Alaska and cannot learn Of the
death OF her son for some time. One of the sisters
IS in Italy, while the other at the home OF
her brother. Mr.. Johnson was first stricken with
the illness which caused his death about a week
ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
GOLF.
BALLOU AND SEELEY TO MEET FOR
KNOLLWOOD CUP-DAvIS AND
JANIN DEFEATED.
JANIN DEFEATED.

Both the second and semi-fnal rounds were de-
cided at Knollwood yesterday. and as result
Balou and Seeley will for the Presidents
Cup, while Compton and J. G. Douglas are paired
for the Consolation Cup. AS on the previous day,
the course was in fine order and the weather per-
feet Howard Willetts and Paul G. Thebaud were
again In charge of the arrangements at the first
tee. and under their energetic manag cement not an
incident occurred TO mar the pleasure of the days
sport
But surprises came thick plums in a Christ
mas pudding. Martin, the Connecticut champion,
won from Morten, Of Westchester only to be beater
in the next round by Baou. Davis who had put
Hamilton out on Thursday. lost 10 Tappin while
Janin, who had been equally successful over Coch-
rane lost 10 Seeley, OF Wee Burn. In fact it was
complete reversal of form from that Of the open
ing day, and II shows that consistency well
skill figures in open tournaments.
Morten and Martin were among the first away
The latter proved 10 be in capital form and at the
fourth hole he was up. After that Morten played
a mastery game, and AT the tenth green he had
the score a tie. On the eleventh Morten had
stymie, and they halved in 4. 1t was then nip and
tuck until the seventeenth. where Morten was
dormie one. On the home hole. however ne missed
his great chance for the match BY falling to go
down on a two foot put. This tied the score again
and on the extra hole Martin won. The cards:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
TIMING scHooL ZOE rE4cHERs.

The graduating exercises Of the New-York Train
ing School for Teachers were held last night in the
hail Of the Board Of Education There were fifty
one graduates TWO of whom were men. Miles NJ.
O'Brieu- president Of the Board OF Education pre-
sided and bestowed the diplomas There was pro
Eraume Of music and reci-ations by the graduates;
Board made address on the WorK or the IRAN
ing School. He welcomed the graduates 10 the
ranks OF the teachers and said there was greater
demand for teachers than the Normal College could
supply Among those present or the platform were
the Rev. Dr. Triple. Father Moran. Superintendent
Maxwell OF the Board Of Education anc School
Commissioners NJ f Stern and Wh!rtaEeI
James n Wood il, a pupil Of the school was
The accompanies OF the evening and ne played the
songs and ch0ruses OF the programme IN cred
--aL-e and -horouEhIy satisfacI0ry manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
OBITUARY.
DIR. BENJAMIN DOUGLAS HOWARD


Dr. Benjamin Douglas Howard died at the home
OF his friend. Dr. Andrew H. Smith at F,Iberon
N j. on Thursday DR.. Howard was born in Eng
land about sixty years ago. He came to America
When he was a young man, in order 10 study the
question OF African slavery. He was for a time In
the course o; these studies engaged as a clerk al
a slave auction in St Louis He began the study
Of medicine. and graduated az the College of
Physicians and Surgeons. Of this city. IN 1s5s At
the outbreak OF the Civil War. after passing the
requisite examination, he became an assistant sur
geon in the United States Regular Army. After
leaving the Army he went abroad and continued
his medical studies On his return he was ap-
pointed professor OF operative surgery in the redi-
cal department Of the University Of New-York
de also at various times held the place OF profess
sor of surgery. surgeon in the Long Island Col
lege Hospital. the Medical College at Cincinnati
ana N the University OF Vermont He invented
an army ambulance wagon. which received first
prize at the Paris International Exposition He
wrote two essays the treatment aneurfsrn and
or artldctal respiration which received prizes
IN 1873 Ut. how ards health failed and ne left
New ork FOR a prolonged stay in Europe, Asia
ana AFRICA Alter recovering his health he lived
IN London, and there became a fellow OF the Royal
college Of Surgeons and wrote several medical and
surgical papers. Or. Howard corresponding
fellow OF the New York Academy OF Medicine. He
spent the last few years of his life in prison in
vestigatton For this purpose he secured admission
political prison under the charge of the Russian
Government on an island or the coast Of Siberia.
he was man OF ardent religious feeling. and that
inspired him in mis- work for prisoners
DR. Howard became seriously in last autumn He
was under the care of the Presby terrain Hospital
until the last few weeks OF his Hfe He left pro
various papers, and Dr. Andrew II. Smith and DIT
d. B. st. John Rosa are his literary executors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
THE REV. JOHN PHILIP CONRAD.

Baltimore June % (SpeciaD-The Rev. John
Philip Conrad. aged eighty-hve years. died last
night at his home in this city He was Of the
pioneers Of Lutheranism in America When a
young man he accompanied his older brother 10
America At the time of the cholera epidemic IN
Ohio they established themselves in its midst and
did heroic services alleviate the suferings OF the
plague afflicted settlers. The Rev. Frederic Con-
radi, his brother, succumbed to the disease. The
younger brother lived TO establish the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Ohio, New-York and Mary
land Among his colaborers Mr.. Conrad was
aRectionately called the Bishop although the
office does not exist In the denomination to which
he belonged. Fifteen years ago Mr.. Conrad left
Cumberland. Md, where for eighteen years he had
served as pastor OF the Bedford Street Church and
came 70 Baltimore. After that he had per-
uanent charge. His third wife. two sons and three
daughters survive him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
GEORGE FERGrSON-

George Ferguson, for more than fifty years a
leading merchant OF Westminster County. died
Yesterday afternoon at his home in New-RochelIe
Mr. Ferguson was IN hts sixty-eghth year. and
was native Of New-York State. He had been &C
tive in business until about two weeks ago. when
he suffered a severe stroke OF apoplexy. from
which he never fully recovered.
Mr.. Ferguson came TO New-Rochelle when he
was q young man. and began his career Is a
clerk for Samuel B. Underhill general merchant
In few years he bought the stock OF his en-
ployer and started in for himself When Mr..
Ferguson announced that he would do strictly
cash business his competitors we're pleased, for
they thought that he would fail in few months.
Instead of failing the newcomer drove many OF
them out OF business. Mr. Ferguson was twice
burned out One Of the hres took almost an en-
tire block. He leaves a fortune
He married Miss Hudson, the sister of the late
CaDtaln II II Hudson. who gave Hudson Park 10
New-PocheIe Besides his widow, his SON. John
Ferguson and his daughters. Mrs Charles H
Young Mrs Charles Barber. and Miss Ferguson,
him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23

In addition TO the finals for both CUPS TODAY
there is TO be medal play handicap for a cup
presented by the clubs vice-president Paul G. The
baud. The summary:
Presidents Cup second round)-Dr f. Martin Fair
field beat A. Morton Westchester up nineteen hoas).
NJ Bal!ou- Apawaue. beat J. Fl. Mckinley Fairfield &
up, TO play; @ L Tappin. westbrook beat W. H
Davis Lakewood 9 70 play; H Wee
Burn. beat ] A Janin Harbor Hin. up to play.
play: seeley beat Tappin; up l 10 play.
Consolation Cup SECOND roqndl--A. D Compton, West
strong Fox Hills. B. H. Warford Fairfield up
play; J. c. Douglas Oakland, beat W w I,ovvrev
HIS UP. 3 PLAY: r C Carroll KnoIiwood beat
Grenville Kane, Tuxedo. 9 up. play
eml-fnal round-Compton beat Armstrong ! up
twenty-five holes, Douglas beat Carroll, UP. TO play
BYE holes not played
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
THE WEATHER REPORT.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND TO-DAY's FORECAST.
Washington, 22.-Durng Friday local rains &C
CURED Mississippi Valley the Atlantic Coast
except from the Nev-Engand Northern
Virginia. rains also occurred the southern
Rocky Mountain regions elsewhere fair weather
temperature continues high in the extreme
Northwest with maximum readings Of 102 degrees
Havre. Mont, and Willistou. y D. over the eastern
part Of the country temperature continues slightly
below the normal The disturbance occupied
lower Valley Thursday night has been forced
sou Inward ~ an are high which has
northern lake region During Saturday
Of barometer viii overspread the southern
causing fresh brisk norJheasterIy winds
lake with showers followed by fair and
cool weather from Ohio Valley Middle A.
England States In the Southern States
z weather will be seasOnaby
In the West and Northwest fair with high
perature Along the Middle Atlantic and
NeEngand the winds will be fresh 20 brisk from
he Atlantic fresh
brisk southery southeasterly prevail.
Gulf Coast brisk high southerly winds will shift
IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-23
John CALVIN GRAHAM.

Long Branch n. J.. June . (speciaD.-John Calvin
Graham, a member Of the Cotton Exchange OF
Network. died last night az his summer home, az
Seabright. He sixty-six years old and had
been in failing health since the death OF his Wife
which occurred in Seabrtght a year ago Mr..
Graham was born in North Carolina He was
educated at Selma Ala. and at the age Of twenty
one years became member OF the cotton firm OF
J. &. Graham & Co. He later associated with
the firm of Ware, Murphy & Co. He had lived at
his summer home at Seabright during the greater
part of the last four years. He OF the
pioneer summer residents, having settled there in
1856 Five sons survive him