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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
THE LEGISLATURE.

4 Good Roads bill has been intro
duced by MIR Murrell. which provides
for the construction of the public high
ways under the direction OF the super
visOrs of each county. The county Is TO
provide for three fOurths of the cost OF
the highways and the one fourth is TO
come from the public fund. Mr.. Lasster
made an argument to show the loss for
the state of Virginia because OF bad
roads of from s.. 0O0, 900 to $40, OOO,OOO
annually. He quoted many statistics.
showing the difficulty and the cost Of
marketing the various crops, and SAID
the saving on tobacco alone would be
$47 900 year Since the war 81 ,OOO,-
900 has been expended on the roads,
and there are the same roads that we
had before There are 100000 miles OF
roads. which at $4,000 would cost
O.000. 600. The tax proposed IL about
$50 600 year.
The physicians have won an easy victory
over the osteOpaths and Christian Sclen-
lists The Senate Committee on General
Laws Indefinitely postponed the Dlll
providing for special board Tor the
examination of those who desire 10
practice the siences This kills the measure.
The house passed the employers liabili-
ty bill without discussion The bill pass
ed the senate last week.
Dogs TO BIZ TAXED.
The House passed the bill imposing a
tax on all dogs of the State of from 30
cents to 81. The bill now goes to the
Senate. with every prospect OF its becom-
ing law. Mr. Matthews, of Accomac,
was the author of the bill and he receiv-
ed an ovation on the passage OF his bill
The Senate considered the pension bill.
which was passed to its engrossment.
This bill is a modification OF the present
pension law.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. Powers-TO tax the sale OF
liquor for road and school purposes by
counties
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

GREAT stars Senator Penrose. OF
Pennsylvania, comes forward with a
proposition to increase the number
of United States Senator's. What
next? We have more Statesmen
now than we need. unless the quality
can b. improved ON.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

GOV. MONTAGUE did right when he
vetoed that pension resolution. The
old soldiers deserve to be pensiOned,
but our gifts should be bestowed
upon them in business-like manner,
and unworthy recipients should he
taken from the list.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
Republicans Resign.

A sensational coup was executed at
Harrisburg Monday by the resignation
almost en- mass of the Republican county
organization. Ex-senator Acker, men,
Der of the Republican State committee,
Chairman Wise, Secretary Keezle, and
three of the five members of the county
committee rendered to State Chairman
Agnew their designations, to take effect
Immediately.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
Ramsay Granted a New Trial.

Judge +. VI. Ware has granted a new
trial to Joseph Ramsey. convicted OF
murder in the first degree at the Feb
ruary term of the court The Judge
stated that the verdict was in accord
ance with the law and the evidence and
the jury could not have consistently done
otherwise. but he granted a new trial on
a technical ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
Steamship Berkeley Launched.

The Berkeley, the new steamship built
by the Trigg Company for the old Do
minion Line, was launched in Richmond
Tuesday. Miss BERTHE Folting was the
boats sponsor. After the launching
nearly 600 persons were entertained at
luncheon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

STRANGE to say, the Give beet -
seems to be demoraizing Congress.
How times change. 1t used to be the
dead beat that troubled the peace
of the country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
SOME DEATHS.

Mr.. \. B. Fairly. Sr., a prominent
citizen of Greene county, is dead, aged 40
years.
Mr.. Hiram Huffman died at his home near
Remington, Fauquier county, Monday
night. He was stricken with apoplexy
early in the day and never regained
consciousness. The deceased is survived
by his widow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
FOR MAYOR.

announce myself canddatefor May
or of fredericksburg at the election 10
take place Thursday, May 22nd, 1907.
and will be thankful for the support OF
the voters of this city, promising them a
faithful. aud trust an efficient service, II
elected. Respectfully.
JOHN r. GOOLRlCk.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
Killed BY Telephone Pole.

Allen Jackson, respectable colored
man, was instantly killed at Montpelier,
Orange county, Monday by telephone
pole falling on him. He was working on
the pole atthe time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

Now that it has been decided where
the jamestown Exposition will be
held every Virginian should do his
utmost to make the affair a grand
SnrcpSS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

FROM all appearances our Constl-
tuition builders are having some
trouble in getting the "nigger ont OF
the wood-pile
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
Wilcox Being Tried For Murder of Nell crOpsey

WILCOX being irled TOT huIuS' VI NS"S'"PSN''
Miss Ollie CrOpsey. on the stand at
Elizabeth City, y c.. gave graphic re
cital of the events leading up to the death
of Nell Cropsey She said the family had
moved to Elizabeth City four years ago.
Wilcox had showed Nell much attention.
and they had quarreled in September.
On that fatal night Wilcox was IN the
parlor but he did not talk to Nell. lie
appeared absorbed. When Wilcox rolled
IA cigarette and left, just after ! o'clock.
he asked Nell out That was the last
they saw of her alive. When the alarm
was given Wilcox was brought over.
Nells mother grabbed him by the arm
and said jim, for my sake and your
mothers sake. tell me where Nell Is. Il
will sN ear and kiss Bible don [ know,
he answered. left her on the porch
crying" Chief of Police Dawson swore
that he went to the Wilcox home at 3:Io
in the morning and carried defendant
over to Mrs CrOpsey's. Wilcox declared
that he could not understand what had
become of the girl. Judge CrOpsey. Nell's
father. said the picture Jim claimed TO
have returned to Nell had been searched
for. but was not found This witness
said Nell was a graduate of a Brooklyn
high school, read good books. was OF a
lively nature. but timid and afraid to be
out alone at night He said she was
good swimmer. He said Wilcox had
given him no aid or consolation during
his trouble The State has rested its case.
There is only circumstantial evidence to
connect Wilcox with the murder.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
New AppOrtiOnment Bill.

The committee charged with the task
of appOrtioning representation in the
House of Delegates according to the re-
turns of the new census has completed
it's work. The following table shows the
new distribution. as applied to the coun-
ties named, as taken from the report
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

WON'T that Dispatch Stenographic
Report make whaling" big book?
1t will be a whole library by itself?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
TO THE VOTERS

OF FREDERICKSBURG, VA
respectfully announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office of Common
wealth Attorney for the City of freder-
icksburg, Va and il elected will endeavOr
TO faithfully perform the duties of that
office. ALVIN r. EMBREY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
Major walters Case.

The court martial TO try Mai Waller
decided that it lacked jurisdiction, and
the Anal decision will probably be left to
the authorities at Washington
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

lF,OLD Sol and Boreas get good
chance the streets ofthis city wlllsoon
be improved.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
Candidates Cards.
TO THE VOTERS
OF THE CITY OF
lfREDERICKSBlR G

FREDERICKSBlR G
hereby announce myself IA candidate
for the office of MAYOR Of the city at the
els.tion To he held May -, 1902, and re-
spectiully solicit your support Beng
unanimously elected to the position by
Your City Council nearly two years ago.
have since discharged the duties OF the
office to the best of my ability. If again
elected | promise the same fidelity IN the
future that has characterized my present
administration.
Respectfully,
mhltf VI. q. WILLIS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

Tan spring poet has arrived, ana ana
tors viii not be 80 rosy
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
TO THE VOTERS
OLE FREDERICKSBURG ".

respectfully announce myself "A candid
ate for reelection to the office OF City
Sergeant of fredericksburg, and il elect
ed promise faithful discharge of the
duties Of the Office d ). ri SSELL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
SPRING CLOTHING al a Great Sacrifice

boys SUITS all gool
double breasted when we VIII
che this opportunity 10
All
suits only lett; all wool oue
closing
all
all
stripe pants worth closing price s525; all wool gray
suits only LETT all WOOL fancy CASHMERE
wosted SUIT worth " no"
cashmere SUITS sizes
worth - So CLOSING
woed and worth 80 So CLOS
out price -
sold closing ou price
SUIT size So
Vests blue serge coat
1850
flannel and coat $40 closing
black wed So closing our price
closing out price Slo
size light brown MACK
good quality size 49, worth 80 closing out price - IS
I BAKER Market Corner Fredericksburg, Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
ESTABLISHED 1872.
STIEFFEE
PA nos
ESTABLISHED 1912.
STRICTLY HIGH GRADE
PRIZE MEDALS.

rrnteuulat.....1~7G Atlauta...........lS 1881
Paris ............. ISIS New Orleans - -
Worlds Fair. Chicago ........... ~92
CONVENIENT TERMS
Catalogue and Book oi Suggestions cheer
mliN given. Pianos of other mnkeS 60
-ftft tho fup-f psHunmiful
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

Stafford and King George lose their
Delegate, aud Stafford is hooked on to
Prince William. King George and Care
line are yoked together Gloucester is
given a Delegate, aud Mathews, which
has been linked with Gloucester, is mated
with MiddIesex. King and Queen and
Essex lose delegate between them, and
the two counties areput together to form
one district.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
CHARLES NJ. STIEFF.

WAnEhODMS On. LIBERTY ST.
FACTOR Block 81 East Lafayette avenue.
Aiken aud Lanvalc streets. Baltimore. Md.
Washington. -. g.. 52l Eleventh St, y. W
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

The object Of this suit IL TO obtain parti-
ton and division Of 80 acres of land In spot
- vania county, which II the property OF the
defendants either In kind or by sale OF same,
and to subject whatever interest the said W.
J. Lewis may have in said lands to the pay.
ment and satisfaction Of certain notes and
bonds executed by the said ". J. Lewis To
the plaintiffs. And an affidavit having been
made and filed that the defendant, W. j.
Lewis. IL not a sident of the State 81 Viz
ginia. Il IL ordered that he do appear here
within 3 days after due publication hereof
and do what may be necessary 20 protect
his Interest in this suit. And II II further or
dered that a copy thereof be published once
week for four weeks in The FREE Lance, and
that a copy he posted Mt the front door OF
the courthouse OF this county on the INST
day OF the next term OF the County e0urs Oh
this county See Code 1897. Sec. 1921.
J. p. II. CRISMOND. Clerk.
F. W. CoLrMAN. d q. 2Tiew4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20
g MA,.r
This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO.Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures n cold I'm one day

Schley Cheered by Massachusetts Legislature
Admiral Schley was cheered by the
Massachusetts Legislature Tuesday az
the Hero OF Santiago and given I'M
usual privileges and courtesies. At night
he was cheered by large audience at a
play and made a speech from box OF the
fremont Theatre
Stops the Cough and works Of the Cold
Laxative Bromo- Quinibe Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay
Fri e - cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-20

IN the Clerks = flee OF the Circuit Court Of
/ the County Of SpOtsylvauia on the 2lth
day Of February, 1902.
T. A. Harris administrator Of A.
y. Rawlings. licensed, lhbis ID.
Harris and A II. CrismOnd, part
ners ia trade, under the firm name
of Harris x CrlsmOnd .................P laintihss
Against
Julian Terrell. John Terrell, W. J.
Lewis, +. A. Harris, administrator
Eula Lewis, deceases Harry Lewis.
aged r. Bessie Lewis, aged Is.
Ada evils aged =, Frank Lewis,
aged q. Morris Lewis aged 4 years.
last six Of whom are Infants under
the age Of 2l years. by their guard
ian al ntem. Alvin T. Embrey, at
toroey-at-law ................ Defendants
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-04-10

MORTGAGE SALE.

Whereas Default has been made In the
payment OF the principal. sum ana interest,
OF dhe money secured by certain mort
gage, dated the l lth day OF January 1897,
executed by George II Daugherty and Cath
crime Dapgherty, his wife, to Jewett +.
Cooper of Washington. Beadle Co., =. D..
ana which mortgage was filed and recorded
in the office OF the Register of Deeds for
Hand County. State of South Dakota, in
Book 81 OF Mortgages. Page 20, on the
2lst day OF January 1897; aud said mort
gage having been duly assigned by said
mortgage under date OF March Ia 1902. To
the undersigned, which Assignment was
duly filed IN said Office on March 9th 1902,
and recorded IN Book 72of Mortgages Page
BIZ and no action or proceedings at law
or otherwise has been instituted to recover
the debt secured by said mortgage or any
part thereof; and there being now due and
unpaid on said mortgage, Four Hundred
ana Fifty Dollars Principal sum besides One
hundred and Eighty Eight Dollars interest
thereon, making total OF $63S00;
Now, Therefore notice IL hereby given
that by virtue OF the Power OF Sale. contain-
ed IN said mortgage. the said mortgage will
be ioreclosed by sale o! the mortgaged
premises therein described a { Public Auction
at the front door OF the Court House at the
Town OF Miller in the County OF Hand and
State OF South Dakota. on the End day OF
May 1902, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon OF
said day by the Sheriff OF said county,
MortRaged premises are situated in said
Hand County, and are described as folio VS.,
towit: The North East Quarter On. r.. "A
oi Section Thirty Five f35) In Township
One Hundred and Thirteen G13) North OF
Range Sixty six (66) West OF the Filth Il.
A.. containing 100 acres more or less.
Dated at Miller. S. d., March goth 1902.
II. d. CONE Company,
OF Minona. Mimi,
j. II. COLE, said Assignee
Attorney for said Assignee.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-04-10

DIR. DUhAN has no superior IN q agnos-
ing and treating diseases and deformities,
He will give $50 for any case that he can
not tell the disease and where located in
FIVE minutes.
acute and chronic eatarrh. and Special Dis
eases OF the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
Lung disease, Early Consumption, Bron-
chtis, Bronchial Catarrh, constitutional
Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache stom-
ach and Bowel Troubles, rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Sciatlca. Bright's Disease, Dia-
betes. Kidney. Liver, Bladder, Prostate
and Female diseases, Dizziness, Nervous
ness. Indigestion, Obesity, Interrupted Nh.
triton. Slow Growth in Children. and all
wasfins; disease in adults. Many cases OF
Deafness, Ringing in the Ears. Loss OF Eye
sight, Cataract. Cross Eyes, etc, that have
been improperly treated or neglected can
be easily restored. Deformatlves, Club Feet,
curvature OF the Spine. Disease OF the Brain,
Paralysis, Epilepsy. Heart Disease, Drapsy.
Swelling OF the Limbs. Structure, Open
Sores. Pain in the Bones. Granular Enlarge
ments and all long-standing diseases prop
eriy treated. Young, middls-aged and old
single or married men and all who suffer
from lost manhood, nervous debility. sper-
matorrhoea, seminal losses, sexual decay
failing memory, weak eyes, stunted deyelop-
meut. lack OF energy. Impoverished blood
pimDles. impediments to marriage; also
blood and skin diseases. Syphilis, Erup
TONS, Hair Falling, Bone Pains, swellings,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-04-10

Sore Throat, Ulcers. fleets of Mercury, KiG-
ney and Bladder troubles. Weak Back burn
ing Urine, passing urine too often, Gonorr.
hoea, elect. Structure. receive searching
treat ment, prompt relief aud cure for life.
Cancers, Tumors, Golfer. Fistula piles
NarIeoceIe and enlarged glands with the
simultaneous Injection method. bsolutely
without pain and without the loss OF a
drop of blood, is one OF his own discoveries,
ane is the most really scientific aud certain.
ly sure cure of the nineteenth century. No
incurahle cases taken. Consultation TO
those interested, $500.
DIR. DORIAN,
Minneapolis, MINI, Boston Block.
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Apr 1OtG.
NOTICE for Publication.

Department OF the Interior. Land Office
Huron, south Dakota, April :. l9o2.
Notice II hereby given that the iollowlhg-
named settler has filed notice OF his inten-
tion to make final proof In support Of his
claim. aud that said proof will he made be-
fore Clerk Of Courts at Miller, ). d., on
May II, 1902. viz:
WILLARD SHAW,
H,E.No. 1879. for the N. +. u, Sec. &c,
II. 10, NJ, II. 60 w, 9Th =. Nj.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivG-
ton OF said land viz:
Peter Frils. oi Glendale s D., Charles
Thomson OF Miller, $. D., W. VI. Penwel OF
Ames. S. D., w. A. Scott, 81 Cedar, ). y.
c. A. BLAKE. Register.
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To
PRoBHrE NOTICE.

In County Court, Hand County, South
Dakota, =,
In lie matter Of the estate OF George X,
Cuwles deceased.
Pursuant TO an order Of said Court MADE
ON the pfith day of March rs O2 notice Is
hereby given that Monday the Goth day OF
April, 1902, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. oieaid day
nj the Court Room OF said Court IN Miller,
Hand County. South Dakota. have been ap-
pointed a. the time and place for hearing
the petition OF Homer Merrill that the VIII OF
George e. Cowles late 81 Fairfield county,
Connecticut he allowed and admitted 10
probate in this Court, ana thar letter., tes-
tamentary be issued thereon to said HON.
or Merrill when and where any person ln-
terested may appear ard contest the same.
Dated March 26th 1902.
G. q. BRIGGS
Judge OF the County Court.
W. F. MASON. Attorney.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-04-10

Apr. 3t3
Notice OF Hearing Petition Tor Letters
OF Administration.
State Of South Dakota In County
County OF Hand. Court,
In the matter OF the estate of Isaac Hot
loway, Deceased.
The State OF South Dakota Sends Greet
ings, To Nathan Holloway. Anna Nj. Atkin-
son, III. I'll. Holloway administrator, and the
heirs OF Ohio :. Holloway deceased heirs at
law and next OF kin OF Isaac Holloway de-
ceased. and to all TO whom these presents
may come.
Notice Is Hereby Given, that T.. j. Miller
has fled with the Judge OF this Court petit
ton praying for Letters OF Administration
OF the estate Of Isaac Holloway deceased.
and that Friday the 18th day OF April 1902,
at ten O'Clock ANN, OF said day. being day
of special term OF this Court At he office Of
the Judge OF said Court la the Court House
in the town % Miller, County OF Hand. has
been set for hearing said petition, when and
where any person Interested may appear and
show cause why the said petition should
not be granted,
Dated at Miller $. ID. this 81 day OF March
A. ". 1902.
c. C. BRiGGs.
Judge OF the County Court.
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HOUSEHOLD GOODS
For Sale.

@Ww%SvVv
New Upright Piano.
Parlor Suit.
Bedroom Suit.
Chamber Suit.
Large Fine Book Case.
Side Board, Writing desk and
Folding Bed combined.
Sewing Machine.
Rocking Chairs.
Bed-steads, Iron and Walnut.
Majestic Steel Range.
Base Burner.
Soft Coal Burner.
Spring Rye and Barley.
And many other things. 1874
A. L. BILLS.
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Apr I0t6
Notlr. rnr rnhllentlon.

Densrtmcnt of the Interior, Land Office at
Heron, Sorth DaEota, april >. 1902.
N,nice il hereby given that the following
ma med settler has fled notice OF his tnten-
ton 20 make final proof in support OF PTS
r'a'W ara thgt g.ia proof Mi, De mace Ot-
ior, county Judge at Miller, $. d., on May
IL, 1902, viz:
GEORGE W. ELFRINK,
n. T.. No. 1G0I1. for the \ w "a Sec, 10, T.
lin. II. 70 W, 18th T.. NJ.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and eultlya-
ton OF sa'd land, viz;
John Hall Orrn Hall, Fred Miller, Louis
I.aCosss, All OF Rec Heights, y. d.
CA. BLAK E. Register.
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Contest NntIcn.

contest Notice.
Department OF the Interior. United States
Land Office. HurCu, South Dakota, Febru-
airy 20. 1902
sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Off, hv seth l. Nyland. con-
t,stdut against Huron Series Timber Cul-
ture entry No. 1886, made December II.
1890. for North West Quarter Section ~.
Township ia. n. Range 90 w. by Harry
KiipHtrick CODtestee. in which it ~ al
legged that: he Is we'll acquainted with the
tract of land embraced In said entry and
knows the present condition of the sama.; al
50 that the said Harry fitzpatrick has tail
ed To cultivate any portion OF said tract or
TO plant any trees, tree seeds or cuttings on
1898. 1899. 1900, 1901 and up 70 the pres
tryman has wholly abandoned said tract,
Said parties are hereby notified TO appear.
respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 O'Clock a. N, on April IL,
1902, before George G.. Briggs County
Judge OF Hand County, ). d. at his office in
Miller. :. -. and that final hearing VIII be
he'd at 2 O'Clock y. NJ. on April Is 1902,
before the Register and Receiver at the
United states Land Office In Huron, > u.
The said contestant having in proper
facts which show that otter due diligence.
personal service OF this NOTICE can not be
made. IL il hereby ordered and directed that
such notice be given by due and proper pub
LEGATION in the Pioneer Press, published at
Miller, 5. ID.
c. A. BLAKE, Register.
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sfch cots
Notico for publication.

Department OF the Interior Land Office
at Huron. $. y. March II, 1902
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his fnten-
tion to make final proof In support of his
claim, and that said proof VIII be made be-
fore Judge OF County Court. at Miller, S. ID,
on April 20, 1902. viz:
CHARLES a. HAMMILL.
II. Z. No. 1888, for the f. u y. f. u and
S. w. a ~ T. u See. g. and Lots l & ? Sec.
10. Twp. 10. n. Range 10. w 9Th Il. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiya-
tian of said land viz Bert > Bell, George
A. Price Alfred Crackle, OF Cedar. S. d, GIL
bert W. oHlEs, of Glendale, ). ID,
G. A. BLAKE, Regist ter.