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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-19
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Supersfiff0us
But we Bssivss ~ .s.x..s.
See Woodard for your
signs. Shop north Of Frie
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
SCHEME DID NOT WORK
SWINDLER'S ATTEMPT TO
DEFEAT IOWA FARMERS.
Secured over Two Hundred Sig
natures and Then Printed
PrOmiSSOrN Notes.

INDEPENDENCE, ~, Jan. S.-A
scheme to defraud scores OF farmers
in this part Of Iowa has come TO light,
1t is estimated that had the plan sue
ceedcd the promoters would have clear
ed about $4,000, as notes representing
that amount have been sent to the
bank at Jessup. in this county, for
collection.
Three months ago stranger, giv-
ing the name of John Smith, covered
the western and northern portions of
the county and obtained farmers sig
natures for various causes. He secur-
ed the signatures Of at least 200 farm
ers and possibly more. On Monday
a large number of the wealthy sign
ers received notices from a Chicago
law firm notifying them to meet GER
tain notes At the bank were prom
issory notes to the amount of $4,000 for
collection, bearing the names of about
20 men.
The notes revealed the scheme. Blank
sheets of paper were signed and prom
lssory notes were printed at the top
afterwards The farmers are united
in their efforts to fight the case and
the best of legal counsel has been re-
talned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
MISS GOULD TO COME WEST
VIII start Today on Six Weeks Pleas
ure Trip With Eight Young
Women.

NEW YORK, Jan. SIT is ann1unc-
ed that Miss Helen Miller Gould will
start tomorrow on a six weeks pleas
ure trip through the West and South
west.
Miss Gould says that she is going
to make tour of the big cities with
eight young women and that they
would leave at 10 a. m, over the New
York Central for st. Louis, their first
stopping place, From St, Louis they
will 50 to Kansas City and thence to
Galveston, where they will spend two
days looking over the work of re-
modelling the city that was annihi-
lated by a tidal wave From Galveston
Miss Gould and her friends will SO to
Houston, Los Angeles ANA san Fran
cisco. on the return journey east
they will visit some of the larger cit
les, including Chicago,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
Debate in House Develops Senti'
ment in Buying That Com
pany's Franchises.
MORRIS MEASURE FAVORED
It Empowers President to Select
Panama Route If Canal Com
mission Recommends It
Debate to Close Today.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-The debate
on the Nicaraguan canal bill in the
house today developed sentiment in
favor OF giving consideration to the
recent offer Of the Panama Canal
Company to sell its franchises and
porperty for s4O,OOO,OOO, this sentiment
taking the form OF advocating the
Morris amendment to empower the
president to select the latter route II
the canal commission. upon consider
alton OF the company's offer. recon-
mends it and the required ocLcessions
can be obtained from Colombia.
OF the sixteen members who spoke
today, nine favored the Morris amend
ment. The general debate will close
tomorrow at o'clock. after which the
bill will be open to debate under the
FIVE minute rule. The final vote will
probably be taken tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
WILL SPEAK IN CHICAGO.
Prominent French Politicians to Deliv-
er Address on Washington's
Birthday.

PARTISAN. S.-Baron de Constant.
the we'll known French diplomatic.
member Of the Chamber OF Depuu,s S
and delegate OF France at The Hague
Peace conference, in informing the As
sociated Press that he has accepted
the invitation OF the city Of Chicago
TO make an address there February -,
WashIngtons birthday. adds that he
he has striven for a long time past TO
draw the attention of Frenchmen 10
the miraculous progress of the United
States, Continuing the deputy says;
We have schools in Italy and
Greece to learn lessons II tha past. We
ought to establish similar schools in
the United States to prepare US for
the future. l desire that AmeEcans
should know France and that French
men should know America, bt cause
an understanding between the two
countries would be a most precious
guarantee Of civilization and the
worlds peace"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
WITH AMERICAN MONEY
GAS SYNDICATE TO BE
FORMED IN PARIS.
New Company Proposes To sup
ply the City and Suburbs at
Reduced Rates.

PARIS, Jan. S.-La Vie Financiere
announces in its issue this morning
that an American syndicate, repre-
sented by \. Brady a gas expert. is
preparing to finance a French COM
pauy, which is now being organized, to
the amount of 100000 francs, and
that this amount will be increased if
necessary To 25OOO,OOO francs.
The paper says that the French COM
pany proposes to take up the conces-
sion to supply gas to the city of Paris
and its suburbs upon the expiration
of the present monopoly in 1906, and
that it will manufacture gas by new
process and that it will agree to sup
ply gas to private consumers for is
centimes per cubic metre and for mu-
nicipal, industrial heating and cooking
purposes at Is centimes per cubic me-
tire. The company asks for a conces-
sion lasting so years, the city to have
the right to repurchase in 1880. The
company demands no guarantee and
hopes to be able to pay the six million
francs annually out of the profits.
Parisians now pay 80 centimes per Gu
bic metre for gas, while the munich
pality pays % centimes.
The new proposition will come before
the municipal council next Thursday.
The name of the new company is La
Societe Fermiere.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
TERMS ARE IMPOSSIBLE.
Reyolutlonists Are Said to Be Divided
Among Themselves

NEW YORK, Jan. s.-"Nicaragua
continues 10 help the revolutionists. 50
said Minister Of War Concha in an in
terview with the Bogota. Colombia.
correspondent Of the Herald. The
revolution in the interior OF the coun-
try is a Venezuelan affair The situa-
ton Is unchanged but We will have
more we'll armed men on the frontier
soon" How long do you think the
revolution will last, and why not come
to terms" the minister was asked.
1T is impossible to arrange terms, "
Minister Conhca replied. The revoru-
tionary chiefs do not even agree
amohS themselves. and they have no
recognized leader with who we can
deal The guerrillas are getting weak
er and tired OF fighting. They see nc
prospect Of success. I expect the revo-
luton 70 end within two months. We
are strictly protecting the foreign
mails. The government has repulsed
all the revolutionary leaders after
seven days Of fghting."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
FIFTEEN KILLED
MANY INJURED
Passenger Trains in New York
Central Tunnel Under Park
Avenue Collide.
BOTH TRAINS WERE CROWDED
white Plains Engine Plungcs
Into Rear Car Of MOtiOnless
Train and IL Driven Ia
Middle of the Car.

NEW YORK Jan Sin the New
York Central tunnel. that burrows un.
der Park avenue, this city. two local
trains collldcd today. Fifteen passen-
gers wcrr killed and twice that num-
Der injured
The dead arc:
ALBERT 81. PERRIN.
II -. g. FDSK EFT
A r, H. MILLS
r. o HfNSpALE
MRS A. r HOWARD
FRANK WASHBuRN.
WILLIAM LEYS
TiiBpDORE FORGARDO.
WILLIAM FtSHBR
WILLIAM HOWARD
pS'AR MEYROwITZ.
FRANKLIN CROSBY.
ERNEST =. WALTON.
II q DIAMOND.
q u MARKS.
All or the dead resided AT New Ro-
chrllc. y. Y.
II MAS "A rear end collision between
the south Nnrwali local. that WAS
halted hy block signals at the en-
trance or the tunnel. and a white
Plains local
The trains were crowded by subur-
hanltrs Most OF the deaths. injuries
and damage was caused by the en-
glnr ~ the White Plains train. which
plunged into the rear ear OF tie mo-
tunlcss train and was driven through
to the middle Of the car.
within a few minutes thc work of
rescue began An alarm that brought
every available ambulance IN the city,
the police reserves ~ hvc precincts
and the nrrmcn ~ the Central and
Eastern district " Manhattan were
sounded at once.
Ladders were run down the tunnel
air shafts. and the nrrmen and police
attacked the debris with ropes and
axes The passengers already had
NtAAAih hll'A WV 70 NAAAh W. ~ o. tNf''
those Imprisoned in the debris The in
jurrd persons in need OF Immediate
attention We're given temporary Dress
Ing by the ambulance ana volunteer
surgeons and then hos,cl ,o the
street Many Park Avenue mansions
were thrown open to the suffering
The responsibility for the disaster is
unhNrd but Superintendent Franklin
said that as FAR as he had been able
to discover John Wischo. engineer OF
the white Plains train. is to blame,
The residents " New Rochelle con-
lrihutcd the largest number 10 the
casualty list because the rear car VI
the South NorWald local was rcscrv-
ed for them and was kept locked un-
al the train reached that place,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
AMERICAN SAILORS RESISTED.
Mistake Of Russian Officers Cause
Strained Relations In Pckin.

PEKIN. Jan. s.-lWhlle the actual
casualties during the Agh,Ing at New
Chwang between American sailors be-
longing TO the United States gunboat
Vlckaburg and the Russian soldiers
are trifiIng. the matter has resulted
In unpIeasantly strained relations be-
tween American, Russian and British
authorities there.
The trouble originated In the action
of some Of the sailors belonging to the
British sloop OF war, Algerine. In car
ryips ashore six rifles for use In a
theatrical performance. The Russian
administration forced officers to arrest
British sailors. The Russians, by mis-
take. broke into the reading room
where a party Of the vIcksburg's men
were seated and tried TO arrest them.
The Americans resisted defending
themselves with chairs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
HENDERSON n. OWEN DEAD.
Well Known Newspaper Man Passes
Away at New York

NEW YORK. Jan, S.--Hendcrson h.
owen, a newspaper man In this city
since the late Cos, is dead At his home
In Jersey Guy Heights ~ ],
MIR. owen, who is 81 years ~ age,
was born in II suburb OF Belfast Ire
land. lie was graduated at an early
age from Queens College at Belfast
and then attended the College OF Ply
sicinns and Surgeons. Dublin, COM
plcting his course. Coming to this
country soon afterwards with the in
trntion Of following his profession of
medicine. he changed his mind and
took up newspaper work, ale was con-
nrctcd with the leading news agencies
and held editorial positions on the
Evening World and the Mercury,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09

mlitently during the few weeks but
the movement rs artificial. vita sperI-
latlye purchases with borrjwel nancy
other than solid investment
Operators eager 10 work up excite
ment In the kaflr market refer 10 the
Increased demand for shares from
Paris and New York. but the evidence
Of foreign Investment ls tainted with
suspicion. The market Il always
strengthened when Mr. Rhodes is in
London. FOR his optimism Is infectious.
Money is now cheap in the city and
speculative purchases Of shares are
easily financed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
Schwab Says They Are Neces'
sary Outcome of Our Ad-
yanced Civilization.
PREDICTS A GREAT FUTURE
Says American WOrkmen Are
Better Paid and Happier Tn
der Trust System-COm-
mercial Possibilities.

PARIS Jan. s.--Le Journal prints an
interview this morning with Charles
81. Schwab. president Of the United
States Steel Corporation. who defends
trusts as necessary outcome Of an
advanced state OF civilization. Mr.
schwab says that the countries where
trusts do not exist are destined 10
abandon the struggle FOR commercial
supremacy. He says that the trusts
have nothing to fear from Socialism.
and that the American workmen are
better paid and happier under the
trust system. When people earn good
wages he says. their rights do not
trouble them.
Mr.. Schwab said further that the
commercial power Of the United States
is unlimited and unlimitable He says
she viii inundate France with her
products and force the French indus
trial classes 10 abandon the struggle.
America IS only beginning a quarter
Of century hence. All here belongs
to the middle ages.
Mr.. Schwab approves OF the French
plan Of industrial schools in the Unit
ed States, but expresses his fear that
the graduates OF these schools, when
they return to France, will be paralyz-
ed by the old idea prevalent here and
Min L.. tlttI. nr
Je Journal also announces that it
is in receipt Of letter from Mr.. Le-
baudy denying any connection with
the reported gift Of 100000 10 the
University Of Chicago for the estab-
lishment OF French school in connec-
tlon with that institution.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
BOOM IN KAFFIR MARKES.
Prices Have Advanced Steadily During
Last Few Weeks.

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-Commenting
upon the situation in South Africa,
the London correspondent of the Trib-
une sas:
Lord Rosebery will entertain Cecil
Rhodes at Mentmore for few days
and will be brought into closer touch
with the situation in South Africa.
Spectators in mining shares are anx-
ious to impress foreigners with the
fact that there is boom In the ka!ir
market Prices have advanced inter-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
PRIVATE PENSION BILLS.

Gauinger Announces None but Meri-
torious Cases Will Be Considered.
WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-During the
consideration by the senate today Of
private legislation, some statements
were made by Gallinger, chairman Of
the committee on pensions, in respect
to the regulations adopted by the COM
mittee to govern it in the consideration
Of private pension bills.
He announced that none but abso-
lutely meritorious cases would be pre-
sented to the senate for consideration,
and that the closest scrutiny would
be given by the committee to every
bill introduced.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
OREGON THURSDAY. JANUARY ., 1902.

Deacon ErlknnU rushed out 10 quiet
the disturbance
The glrl thought another cpmbatant
had joined In the hght. 0nd she Was
ready for al comcrB and fG,gs; sne
went straight at him. and gave the
deacon an undercut n Ia Jeriea There
were some arrests and the llwaco may
or has gone down to Bit In the case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
UNDERCUT THE DEACON,
Row ut Chinook, Wash, Terminates in
General MiN-Up.

tLWACO. Wash, Jan. S.-Mayor a.
T., King, Of this city, who is also n
justice Of the peace, went 20 Chinook
today to try a mixed-up case at that
point in which two boys, a girl and
her fellow" and the deacon Of a
church too hand. Judge Dali
ton. the Chinook justice, did not
care to try the case, as It was a neigh
borhood fight, and feeling ran high.
Otto Andrewsund and his girl were
on their way to church Sunday night.
When near the front door they met
two mlschievous boys and for some
reason the girl showed one OF them on
the sidewalk. The other then took the
matter up and fight ensued in which
all four took part, The noise attract
ed the people inside the church and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
NEGAUNEE NINE DISASTER.
Hopes OF Finding the Men Alive AL
most Abandoned.

NBGUANEE, Mich, Jan. S.-The
rescue force has been unable 10 pene-
trate the Negaunee mine, the scene OF
yesterdays cave-in. Hopes Of finding
any Of the men alive are almost
abandoned. The officials say only nine
men are in the mine.
The dead. according to this state
ment are:
William Walliams, John Sullivan,
John Pearce. John Pasco, Jacob Matt
son, Erick Lofty, Jacob Hanala. Will
liam Hokanen, Louis Mattson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
DIES OF HEART DISEASE.

BAKER CITY, Jan. S.-F. P. White,
formerly of Eugene, Oregon, but re-
Gently a resident of this county,
dropped dead OF heart disease at Ex-
press this morning. He was formerly
principal of the high school at Sump-
Gov
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
EPIDEMIC IN MINING CAMP.
Typhoid Pneumonia Raging at Tono-
pah-Stage Overturned and
Two Killed.

VIRGINIA. New, Jan. S,-An epi-
demic Of typhoid pneumonia is report
ed at the mining camp OF Tonopah.
The deaths are said to average two
daily,
While the stage was coming from
Tonopah to Sodaville tonight, the We
hicle was overturned and a man named
Ross and two children received fatal
injuries
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
REICHSTAG REASSEMBLBS.

BERLIN, Jan. S.-The Reichstag re-
assembled today after the Christmas
recess, and the discussion Of estimate
began The statement of the financial
condition of the empire by Baron
Thielmann. secretary of state for the
treasury, was even more pessimistic on
the subject of the declining trade Of
Germany than were his earlier utter
ances in that connection.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
THE PRESIDENT HoNoREp
Elected Honorary Member OF Friendly
sons OF St Patrick

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-president
Roosevelt was elected an honorary
member ot the Friendly Sons Of St
Patrick at the quarterly meeting Of the
society just held,
II is probable that he viii oe invtt-
ed to attend the annual dinner Of the
society on the evening OF March Il
next
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
AFTER PORTLAND CRIMPs.

PARIS. Jan. S.-According to the
Courier Du Soir De L.anessan, French
minister of marine, has appointed a
commission TO inquire into the reports
of the "crimping' of French sailors
at Portland, Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
ROYAL REHEARSAL.
Preparation Being Made for Opening
" Parliament In Fun State.

NEW YORK. Jan. S-Thc first re-
hcarsal NJ the royal procession for the
opening OF parliament in full state has
just been conducted here with pains
taking care. says a dispatch TO the
Tribune from London.
\ heavy brake was used in place Of
the pompous state coach. but other
wise was an undress republication Of
the approaching function with cream
ponies. Positions, outriders walking
men and ycoman Of the guard in line
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
WANTS DIVORCE SET ASIDE.
Former Wife Of Senator Turner Brings
Suit for Large Amount.

SPOKANE, Wash. Jan. s.-Blanche
C. Turner, first wife OF Colonel W. W.
D. Turner, brother OF Senator George
Turner, and a wealthy mining man,
has brought suit TO have his decree
OF divorce set aside and TO compel him
to pay her at least $4,000.
She claims the divorce was secured
by fraud without her knowledge, and
that the pretended answer from her
was filed without her consent. Colo
mel Turner is now a resident Of Mon
tana. having married since his decree
was granted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
IMPORTANT REVOLVER MATCH,
Meeting Arranged In Sew York to De.
tcrminc the Best shot,

NEW YORK. Jan. Sat the annual
meeting Of the Metropolitan Shooting
club. Just held in this city plans were
perfected for what promises 90 be the
most important revolver match ever
held In this country In order to de-
tcrmlne who Is the best shot with the
revolver in the United States It was
decided 20 hold a subscription match
open TO all comrrs Tor the champion
ship.
The match viii BE- open 10 all will
begin soon and end at 10 p. m. on Feb
ruary 3. There are to b. 20 shots at
20 yards, targets unlimited and the
best four targets Of five shots each
viii count.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-09
PRICE OF SILVER,

NEW YORK, Jan. S,-Silver, Sc.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-21
REVEALS A GREAT SECRET.

Il is often asked how much
startling cures. that puzzle the
best physicians, are effected by DR.
Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption. Here's the secret. II
cuts ont the phlegm and germ,
infected mucus, and let's the life
giving oxy gen enrich aud vitalize
the blood. 1t heals the ,infiamed, A.,
cough-worn throat and lungs.
Hard colds and stubborn coughs
soon yield to DR.. Kings Nea Dis
covery, the most infallible remedy
for all throat and lung diseases.
uaranteed bottles SOC and s1.O0
Trial bottles free at Brown & Co
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-21

ceived and noted. In reply will say that from
knowledge Of your business for the past four
years the adjustment has been very satlsfact
ory and all losses promptly paid as per your
agreement We are not in the insurance busi
ness and could not do anything foryou in that
line. but II we can do anything for you in our
line would be very glad 70 do IL.
X sDectfully yours,
+ lington. cashier.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-21
America's Greatest Shows.

If you have no girl borrow some
one else's girl and go to the big
show on May 81 at Chickashs.
II is the biggest show that has ex.
hibited bere. May q.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-21

81 Chirknsha-licz1R Monday September
~ 1909. and continues IN session two weeks.
A, Ryan Begias Monday Oelober 10. 1902
continues IN session len days.
Al PurceIi-nceias Thursday. october %
1907 and continues for ten DAYS,
A. fauls Na4icg- Begins Monday, Novcmbel
,. lt@, and cqli IAucs Tor six weeks
Al Aldmole- Monday. December Is, 10 2 anl
Continues ior si4 weeks or longer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-21

Monteudeo. MINI, March 8, 1902.
10 whome 1t may concern:
we take plaasure IN recommending the
Park Region Mutual Hail Insurance Associa,
tion TO those requiring insurance against loss
from hail storms. this company has done q
large amount Of business IN Chippewa county
and 50 far as we know has paid all losses sc
cording TO adjustment aud TO the satisfaction
ofits members. The officers OF the compan,
are geotlemen Of high standing in Hflancla
circles and respected at home.
Respectfully,
ME- Titus, cashier
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-21

A woman who has had expert.
ence with this disease, tells how TO
prevent any dangerous conse4uen
ces from it. She says; Onr three
children took whooping cough last
summer, our baby boy being only
three month s old, aud owing TO
our giving them Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, they lost none of
their plumpness and came out in
much better health than other chll
dren whose parents did not use
this remedy. Our Oldest little
girl would call Justify FOR cough
syrup between whoops. s.-Jessie
Pinkey Hall, SpriugviIle, ALA
This remedy is for sale by The Pa
ace Drug store,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-21

Glenwood Mlnn., Mch 81.
Messrs, Noble Brothers.,
Ardmore, Ind. Ter
Gentlemen Yours Of the 18th inst received
and In reply would say that the Park Region
Hail ms Company have be9n in business here
for eight years, and haye an envlble reputa-
tion for fairness and honorable business
methods. They have always paid their losses
promptly, aud have established themselves as
one Of the solid institutions OF this section OF
the west.
p. Peterson, cashier.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-21

The Express has the largest
and best selected stock of station
ary ever brought to the Indian
Territory.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-05-21

Worhington MINI, March 10, 'Oa.
Park Region mutoal Hail Assn.
Glenwood MINI.
Geatiemcn,-~We are asked by Mr.. Gilbert
Anderson. yonr LEGAL agent for testimonial
as lotha Standing OF Tho company IN that vici
pits AND lave lq say lAai We know OF losses
haylaa aAlisfacloniv adjusted in this county
Ag oul company and 30 iar IS we know, no
atistaeilgH nov cSlsts here as to your
methods or settlements Very truly yours
Ned Jones, cashier.