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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31
INDIANA REPUBLICANS MEET.
Resignation of Mr.. Trace,yeu as
President of the Hoosier CIub.

the Indiana Republican Club met. for
the first time since the election, at Met
zerott Hall last night There was a large
attendance and much enthusiasm was
shown. Comptroller TraceweIl. President
Of the club, called the meeting to order.
w. NJ. Boss. Secretary, read the minutes
of the meeting of October &c, --hich were
adopted Gen. W. W. Dudley, Chairman
Of the Executive Committee, and Mr..
Boss. as Chairman of the Transportation
Committee. made their reports. which
were adopted. Treasurer ]. H Ellsworth
also submitted his report, showing the
funds collected. disbursed. and remain
ing on hand to be the largest in the his
tory of the club for campaign purposes.
A substantial balance remains in the
treasury.
1t was proposed that the club be re-
organized on new basis, and that funds
be received in quarterly payments. Mr..
1racewell rendered his resignation as
president, to take effect at once. 1t was
accepted with many regrets and a unani-
nous vote of thanks
y committee of one from each Indiana
Congressional district was appointed to
meet and select a candidate for president
and report the nominee two weeks hence
u. L. Templeton, j. r. Weathers, c. A
Williams. William Ehrhart, E C. Roots.
L. 5. Watts, I. A. Devors, j. II Har-
rts. D. H Fenton. George W. Jackson.
benjamin NJ. Elliott.
K. NJ Johnson was elected temporary
president.
The club adjourned to meet april 1S.
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OFFICIAL CHANGES MADE.
Appointments, Promotions, DetHiIs
Etc, in the Interior Department..

The following official changes were
made yesterday in the Department Of the
Interior:
Pension Oficc-Appointments: Frank H.
Ellis, of Michigan. Hugh Miller. of Min
nesota; Ray V. Warman. Of Indiana !;
Horace G. Seitz, of Pennsylvania, and
John Johnston, of New York, copyists
5000 Relnstatements: Howard Ferguson
Of Ohio. copyist, $500, and Alfred Pew. of
Michigan, Waterman, $40 Promotions:
Philip J. Soiiiiser. Of Pennsylvania
clerk, 81 i00 TO 81 go: Miss Marion Smith
of Texas; Miss Agnes Andreae, of Mis-
souri,, clerks. 81 200 to Sl,4OG: Charles s.
Harrison, of Missouri: Frank l.. Hamp-
ton, of Georgia; Joseph P1spisel. of Wis
consln, and William w. Anderson, OF
Maryland, clerks. 81, 600 to 81, 200. William
Simmons, Of Mississippi; Michael f. Gal
lagher. of Pennsylvania; Adrian l.. Wat
SON of New York. and Hiram II. Mccall
mont, of Pennsylvania, copyists. $500 to
clerks, 1000.
Patent Ohice-Appointment by transfer
from Indian School Service: Mrs. MarilIa
5. Purman, OF Wisconsin, copyist. 3720.
General Land Offlce-Promotion: Guy L.
Camden, of West Virginia, copyist $500
to clerk. 1909.
Custodian experimentation Fernan, of
Idaho. custodian of the Fort Sherman
abandoned military reservation in Idaho,
$3.50
Detailed to the Pan-American Exposi-
ton in Buffalo from Patent Office, April
!, until further notice: Thomas A. With
erspoon, principal examiner, and Wilmer
Il. Simmerman.
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POSTAL LAWS MODIFIED.
An Order Affecting the Care of Rail-
Nny MaiI Pouches.

An order modifying the postal laws and
regulations of 1898 by adding after Sec
lions 49s, as, and 1904 the following sec
tons was issued yesterday by Postnas-
ter General Smith:
Sec 49S-a. Postma sters at offices where
n number of mails are received and des-
patched each day should keep "A perma-
nent record Of all pouches due to be re-
ceived and despatched, and see that all
pouches are checked off on the record
when received and despatched, so that
they can at any time furnish accurate
and specific information in regard to any
losses or delays TO mail in transit. If. for
any reason. pouch fails to be des-
patched, a shortage slip should be made
out and forwarded to destination in lieu
of the missing pouch, explaining the cause
of failure. Shortage slips received at any
Office Of destination in lieu of missing
pouches should be forwarded without I'M
necessary delay to Division Superlntend-
ent r. NJ s.. with statement showing
when and how the pouch subsequently ar
rived. When pouches are received ad-
dressed to other offices or r. p. O.'s, and.
on account of being delayed, are opened
and the contents distributed in order to
advance the mail. the labels OF such
Superintendent r. NJ S. so that the
pouch may he properly accounted for In
such cases q shortage slip should be made
out and forwarded to the original desti-
nation of the pouch.
Sec I2S-b. Railroad companies will re-
quire their employees who handle the mails
to keep a record of all pouches due to be
received or despatched by them, and to
check all pouches when received or deS-
patched In cases of failure to receive
any pouch due, "A shortage slip should be
made out, explaining cause of failure and
forwarded in lieu of the missing pouch.
If cause of failure is not known. the EN-
ploye, in addition to making out the
shortage slip. should notify his supern-
tendent at once by wire, who. without de-
lay, will notify the Division Superntend-
ent of Railway Mail Service Specific in
structions in regard to the use of short
age slips will be given by the General
Superintendent OF Railway Mail Service.
Sec. 1004-a. Railway postal clerks,
transfer clerks. and mail messengers will
keep lists of all pouches due to be re-
ceived or despatched by them. and will
verify all pouches by the lists at the time
Of receipt or despatch. In cases of fail
ure TO receive any regular pouch. short
age slip, explaining the cause Of failure
must be made out and forwarded TO des-
tination in lieu of the missing pouch and
II the cause OF the failure is not known.
the Division Superintendent or Chief Clerk
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faith. sprang from an origin closely al
lied with UNCONVENTIONAL Influences.
The people of Bolton considered them
selves rather conservative IA matters OF
religion. There were churches of every
denomination in the little village. New
doctrines were regarded fearfully. On the
part of few, however, the Drided con-
servatism was regarded as the belief IN
old-fashioned customs. The progressive
element advocated certain thoughts di-
rectly opposed to the me-honored te-
nets and teachings of the majority. Des-
pite the slow-going conservatism Of the
"oid fogies.' as they were termed, they
were aroused to the highest pitch Of ex-
element. A wave OF denominational
strife swept the village.
Those who remained faithful to their
former doctrines saw with alarm that
their churches were losing members.
Then came trials for heresy and those
who were found guilty of transgression
were ousted from the congregations And
then when it Vas - over and the vii
was found that I'm all there We're about
twenty persons who had been turned out
of the churches and had lost the friend
ship of the former brothers and sis
tiers" on that account. Naturally when
they were regarded with disfavor By their
townspeOple they turned TO each other
Tor sOlace- Finally under the leadership
of Mrs. AicWhorter they banded them
selves TO find plan whereby they would
be enabled to put their beliefs into prac-
tIce.
a plan was outlined. Its basis was uni
~. Each was to live with the others and
each was to labor for the common good
OF all. Since that time they have lived
and lsbored as one large happy family.
In order to prevent any possible conten-
tion an occupation was sought In which
all might engage. They established IL no.
tel in Bolton. The townspeople with the
customary readiness OF unprogressive
villagers to predict failure for a new
idea, shook their heads at the project.
But the enterprise prospered despite these
ill-omened comments. Then there was a
reaction of feeling. The differences in
the churches which led to the establish
ment of The Commonwealth" were for
gotten. The organization carried on work
in many charitable and philanthropc
lines. When the announcement was made
that The Commonwealth would leave
Texas and settle in the North there were
wholesale expressions of regret.
II was decided to settle in Washington.
Some time was spent in securing suita-
bic site. Finally the one now occupied
on Kenesaw Avenue was secured. The
property embraced about 5000 square
feet of ground \ fine old mansion stood
on the properly. This structure was i'm
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in order that American sailors may enjoy
the benefits of the institutions whenever
necessary.
The people of Alaska who inhabit the
islands of ST. Paul and st. George receive
special consideration at the hands of the
Government Congress authorizes the
Secretary of the Treasury to furnish them
with food. fuel and clothing. and for
dustrial and elementary education in
Alaska costs this country $4,000 year.
A fairly large appropriation is made
yearly for the Washington Monument. In
order that il may be kept open to the
public and receive the necessary repairs,
Congress allows the War Department an
annual appropriation of 81 so. The same
department is given s541.Z15 annually to
be expended in providing artificial limbs
for soldiers, and an additional sum of
5000 is appropriated for surgical appli-
ances for the veterans.
The Secretary of the Treasury Is given
s. 500 a year with which to employ a man
Ito inspect public buildings and examine
into their requirements for furniture
fuel. and lights. The items enumerated
are only a few of the long list Of unique
expenditures made by the Government.
The State Department has a secret fund,
which is used for diplomatic purposes.
The public knows absolutely nothing
about this fund. and everything concern
ing it is. as II were. enshroudcd III myS-
terry. out of it are paid the bills for en-
tertaining foreign visitors who may be
the guests of the Government from time
to time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31
THE PAIAB ROYAL a mR) and Eleventh Streets

proved and enlarged so as to afford ac-
commodation for all the members Of the
Commonwealth; And wheE the house
was completed The Commonwealth
moved 10 Washington. and since that
time il has rrospered greatly.
While the home OF The Common
wealth, ON kenesaw Avenue. l. not es-
pecially beautiful from an architectural
point OF view it's accommoda atoms are
such as meet the full requirements Of the
members of the organization. Each Of
the thirty occupants has a separate ROOM
! There are large. well-furnishcd parlors
reading rooms, spacious dining rooms. IL
hrary. scboolroom, and play room for
, the younger ones. \ finely appointed
stable was erected on the property soon
after The Commonwealth" came to this
city. A number of cows provide milk
and butter for the organization. while
the finest quality OF buttermik nrocura-
bic IN Washington meets with u ready
sale during the summer. At the rear Of
the house there is a large garden. where
all kinds OF table vegetables are raised.
The younger members OF the community
monwealth.' They are never sent
TO outside schools. The older mem
oers, many of them, are well
studies as would be received in tho gram
mar schools. However. the young ones
are not to study ii they do not wish
There is such a wholesome influence
about the establishment that rules are
unnecessary. One branch of instruction
which is keenly pursued is that of cook
ing; There IL scarcely girl who Is not
first-class cook The products of the
Kitchen are eagerly sought for by out
siders.
II is not often that any of the members
OF The Commonwealth desire to leave
the shelter of the home Sometimes.
when girl arrives at her ma jurity she
wishes 10 go out into the world she IS
never restrained from so doing. Ii is the
intentions Of the organization TO So train
TIE cittZenry that they will he able to
care for themselves if they go into the
outside world
The religious services are never con-
Quoted at the Home OF The Common
wealth Such observations are regarded
as useless. Their mode of life is simple
and they strive rather to live righteousy
than to preach
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31
ALL FOR THE COMMON GOOD
An Enterprise Of Self-Exiied
Women From Texas.
Their Little Commune in the Ma
tionaI Capitals observation-disclosures
of Valuable Property in the Lone
stur Stute-Living rs One Family.

Washington with nearly all Of its citi-
zens working for salary and with its
absence Of thrifty commercialism seems
10 be a poor place Tor that much-discus-
sed solution of the social economic prob
lem. the commonwealth. Nevertheless
there IS in the city an organization OF this
kind, and there is probably none OF a
similar nature in this country which has
met with such success and is so prosper
Gus. Located in the midst of one Of
Washington's prettiest suburbs me
Commonwealth" at 1887 Kenesaw Avenue
has thrived for over two years, and few
besides the residents of that immediate
vicinity know its history. The Common
wealth" is populated entirely by women
Only one man. and he the gardener,
coachman. and man-of-a llwork, lives
under the roof which shelters thirty OF
the feminine sex. They range in age from
that Of Mrs. Mcwhorter, the head Of the
organization, who is seventy-four years
old. to that of one OF her great-graad-
children, two years Of age.
They live together there in a happy and
unrestrained life The children are rails
ed and educated IN the home. In addition
to their property IA this city The Com
monwealth" owns valuable real estate in
Texas and is the proprietor Of two hotels
in the Lone Star State from which a large
yearly income is derived.
The history Of The Commonwealth"
from It's establishment until the present
date is extremely interesting. As has Oft
en- been the case the upbuilding was at
tended with many dlsappointments and
Ilcissitudes. The organization was formed
about twenty-five years ago In Bolton,
Tex, little town Of the Lone Star State
about 2p0 miles north Of Galveston. And
strangely enough The Commonwealth"
which now Acknowledges no sectarian
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31
WITH MILITARY HoNoRs.
Remains of Gen. Stewart Van yIici
Inferred Mt Arlington

With military honors. the late Gen.
Stewart Van Vliet. United States Army.
retired, who died Thursday. was buried
yesterday morning at Arlington. The
funeral services, which were conducted by
Rev. DR.. Randolph McEim. rector of Epi-
phany Church, were held at the family
residence, Sl9 Fifteenth Street northwest,
at II o'clock.
The honorary pallbearers were Gen.
Daniel H. Rucker. Gen. Benjamin c. Card,
Gen Charles C. Sawtelle Gen Robert c.
Drum, Gen. John Moore, Gen A5salom
Baird, Rear Admiral Franklin, and Rear
Admiral Green. a battery of artillery
formed the military escort, and the active
pallbearers were non-commissioned off,
GERS from the artillery service.
DR.. F. c. Van Vliet. of Shrewsbury. N
j., son of the deceased, was in attend
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31
The Better Way.


ttrom the savannah News)
Instead OF taking the protective tariff off OF
steel products and thus protecting the American
consumers OF steel. it IS proposed TO put still
heavier burdens on the people by paying boun-
ties to shipbuilders and steamship companies.
Why not encourage the shipbuilding industry by
making the million dollar steel trust sell steel
products 10 the shipbuilders at as low a price
as 1t sells them to English shinbuilders? ii that
were done there would be no need for subsidies
TO encourage shipbulding.
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Innings.
lie
Some worth 25c.)

Not visionary bargains
everybody knows of Shadow
Silk" Mercerized Antique,
Like Silk" Silk-fnished Perca-
lines, "Glitter Silk" These best
and most faYorably known of
19c 10 25c Innings are TO be here
tomorrow at only lie yard.
Take elevator to second floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

The collier Zsilro has arrived at Hong
kong, the armored cruiser New York
tfagshipD at Algiers, the gunboat Glou-
cester and the torpedo boat Thornton at
La Guayra, and the battleshlp Iowa alag
ship at Port Angeles, Washington.
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should be notified by telegraph. Upon ar
rival at destination. shortage slips should
be Immediately forwarded to the Division
Superintendent. Railway postal clerks
will include the same with their trip re-
ports"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

The question as to whether Heurich's is the
best beer is left for you to decide. Phone West
g. Arlington Bottling Co., for a case OF Maer-
zen, Senate Lager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

nnr yard for Black Silk Serpen-
NOS tine inserting 1-lees, ~
~ inches wide. and 5-inch
fiouncings for skirts. These are SUI
perior quality; a good value at &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

mr. yard for 1G-inch wide Cluny
HuN I.aces worth Csc. The narrow
~ er Gallons and Edges at 10c
and up. Half actual value in every
instance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31
75c for Sl.OO Cloths.

Best of the new 81 Wool Dress Goods-4S
inch Etamine, 42-inch Tamse, 54inch Cheyiot
- and 45-inch Pin Stripe and Check Suitings
\ fleeing bargain spot.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31
CSC for $1.25 Wolfe.

The best quality of this softly-cinging
Silk and Wool Fabric is a treat at CSC. So is
Sl.49 yard for Popin Tissue, the best wearing
of these lovely transparent dress goods.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31
The Corset at 81.

Practically good as Imported Straight front
"N"4 b and yes some
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31
75c for S1.OO Silks.

An unusual bargain-staple Black Silks
cheap. Choice of 24inch Tafeta, 24-inch Peau
de Sole, 21-inch Satin Liberty, 21-inch Satin
Duchesse, 24nch Figured and Stripe Taffeta
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

nnr yard FIR imitation Duchess
&e Lace. so much used for trim
~ ming fouiard dresses. 3 inches
wide. well worth SOC yard. Narrow
widths pr"portionately cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-01
Da'lp RenneDeelurnal.
AUGUSTALWALS.
OIi.ia's Christmas Prkrts.

Behold. she cried; from Alfred We're
y book wonder whose-rha have we
here
Old Omai, with iluminated text
Just what | wanted.-isn't be dear.'
"A present from Aunt Fanny Of st. Paul,
ioW sweet of her to think Of me at all
She opened it-old Omar's Rubaiyat,-
And, with little sigh, she let it fall.
Ind this?" The string she nevously un-
tied
from Harold Witherspoon-a book"
she cried
Her smile was hardly born before it died
Now this" she said, must be from
Cousin Grace
She deftly tore the wrapper from its
The Rubaiyat again,-Her hope was
And sorrow left its mark upon her face.
she took another package from the pile:
FROM nci" Jack, she nurmlred with
\ pretty copy Of the Rubaiyat.-
she Sazed away at space little while.
The postman rans-shc hurried 70 the
From Mr.. Bright" she murnmrcd. as
she tore
\ wad OF heavy paper off ana dropp d
The Rubaiyat OF Omar on the floor.
For YOU from me-" she heard her
brother say
She :;rasped the shears and brought them
The Rubaiyat:-she turned ana walled:
The Ruhaiyat and Omar, anywaEt'
chicago Times Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-01

An Augusta dispatch in yesterday $
Boston Globe contains signed state
ment from Hon. IL. NJ. Heath of this
city, announcing that whenever a
vacancy occurs in the Office Of United
State senator from this State he will
be 4 candidate for that position. Mr..
Heath fully realizes and appreciates
the distinguished public services OF our
present able senators and says he will
never be q candidate against either of
them. He adds the hope that there
may be no occasion for a change for
many years. Mr. Frye and Mr.. Hale"
he We'll says. "are the strongest men in
the Senate: their retirement would BE
Il State and national loss"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-01

Madison Camp. No. 9o19, Modern
Woodmen of America. was instituted
at Madison. Friday evening. Dec. 2Sth.
by Deputy Head Consul r. F. Clark
of Augusta, assisted by Assistant
Deputy Fred F.. Libby Of Waterville.
with 81 charter members. The follow
ing officers we're elected and installed:
Y. G.. Q. w. Carney; W. f., Thomas
Bedford: Banker. W. II. Nicholson;
clerk. G. McSwain; escort, A. Fl. Har-
riman: watchman, f. l.. Eutter: sen
try. \. j. Brown: physician. J. l.. Pep
rer Delegate to State camp, to be
held in Augusta, the second Wednes-
day cf February. 1901, was chosen.
Managers: G. w. Carney. Years: J.
W. McGillveory. years: j. NJ. Felkcr
year This camp bids fair to be
among the leaders ty the first Of
April.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-01
Fit!s.on Grange Elects Officers.

At regular meeting of Pittston
Grange. Dec. 10, the following officers
We're elected:
Master. Mrs. ]. i. Ripley; ovcrseer,
]. X. Kenney: lecturer, May l.. Mar
son: steward, Il. II. Lapham; assis-
tant steward, c. d. Colburn; chaplain,
Mrs. e. y. Lapham; treasurer, f. NJ.
Lapham; secretary, J. B. Ripley;
Eatekeeper, l. n. Lapham: Pomona,
Nellie Moody: Flora, Annie Fossett;
Ceres, Mrs. j. A. Kenney; lady assis-
tant steward, Annie Caldwell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-01
Brought Coed Fortune.

a small item in his own paper lately
brought amazing good fortune to Editor
Chris. Reitter. of the So gildw tMichD
Post and Zeitung. He and his family
had the grip in its worst form. Their
doctor did them no good. Then he read
that DR.. Kings New Discovery tor Con-
sunpuon. Coughs and Colds was a guar
anteed cure for La Grippe and all Throat
and Lung troubles: tried il and says;
'Three bottles cured the whole family:
No other medicine on earth equals It.
Only OH &c. &c. ana $io0 d; Bowditcii & Web
etcr's. Augusta: c. II. Beana's, Gardiner;
S. S Lightbody's. WaterNii2, drag
stores Trial bottles free.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-01

Shakespeare.
Executive Department, Oramandal Smith
Schools. W. W. Stetson
"Yond Cassius has q lean ana hungry
He thinks too much; such men are DAN
gcrous." Shakespeare.
Assessors, Geo. Pottle
Railroads, b +. Chadbourne
Labor, S. w. Matthews
our great statistician. in his department.
even the very hairs Of his head are all
numbered Truth.
Printing and Binding, G. L. Burleigh
Farmers, Il. w. McKeen
Edw. Wiggn
Closing, Col. J. b. Peaks
Nae man can tcther time nor tide
The hour approaches Tam maun ride"
Goodnight. goodnight. parting is such
sweet sorrow.
That shall say Coed night till it be to-
morrow. Shakespeare.
The following were present: GOV. lie
wellyn Powers. Houlton; S ]. Chad
bourne. Augusta; Chas. c. Harmon. Port
land; y. S. Purinton, West Bowdoin ;
Don A. II. Powers. Houlton; \. G. Blunt
SkOwhegan: Sidney NJ. Bird. Rockland ;
\ F. Gordon. F'ryeburg; H. W. Mayo
Hampden: /. T. Carleton. Winthrop; F.
Richards. Gardiner; F. l. Hoyt. Lewis
ton; John NJ, Glidden, Newcastle: Isaiah
X. Stetson. Bangor; Geo. l.. Thompson.
Brunswick; VIM. j. Mayhury: Saco; p.
c. Harrington. Augusta; l.. II. Kendall.
Biddeford: Z. f. Newcomb. Eastport: II.
+. Hamlin, Ellsworth: W. Howard. Gar
diner: Henry O. Stanley. Dixficld; Chas
F. Oak, Caribou; oraInandal Smith
Iitchficld; William Ii. Reid, Augusta: !:
{. f. F'lynt. Augusta: +. c. Miliken,
Portland; w. S. cotton. Lisbon: \. q.
Young. Augusta: f. NJ. Simpson. Carmel; !;
Lewis Appleton Barker. Bangor: Edward
Wiggin. Presque Isle: S. w. Matthews.
Caribou: J. r. Peaks. Dover; George Pot
tie. Lewiston; l.. ID. Carver. Augusta !;
William r. Haines Waterylne: o. L..
Hall. Bangor; Elliott G. Dill, Augusta ::
BENZ f. Chadbourne. Biddeford; E. W..
Mckoen; Fryeburg; George VI Norton
Portland; Parker Spofford, Bucksport;
W w. Stetson. Auburn: \. r. Nicker-
son. Boothbay Harhor; Thos. f, Murphy.
Augusta: G.. B. Burleigh, Augusta; Byron
Boyd, Augusta; L, c. Boothby, Liver
more Falls; G. l.. Thompson. Augusta; I;
F.. c. Stevens, Chelsea; G. +. Atwood,
Biddeford: B. T. Sanborn. Augusta: :. W.
Carr. Augusta; Otis Hayford. Canton.