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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24

Dr. Walter B. oonaway, Of Buck
hanuon, son of DR.. 8 B. Conoway, of
Bristol, and brother OF Attorney Com
oway. of this city, and Miss Stella Va
Holden. dauehterof Mf. and Mrs NJ.
]: Holden, of Bristol, win be married
at Christmas noon at the residence OF
the bride-elect,s parents Rev. Skid
more willoniciate. The groom elect is
an excellent young man. He recently
graduated 40 ta:eollege Of dentistry in
Pittsolng. Mss Holden Is an accom-.
piisled and popular young lady
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24
ADAMSTON
WEDDING
Preachers Son Viii Claim Miss
Sullivan as Bride.

Mr.. Garland D. shanabarger, son of
Rev. s. a. shanabarger, pastor of the
U. B. church, and Miss Dora Sullivan,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Enoch Sui
liyan, OF Adamston, viii be married at
the home of the brlde-elect at $50
O'Clock tomorrow evening, Rev. H. R.
Hess, OF Grafton, presiding elder of
that denomination, will oaicIate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24


One of the most blood.curtling
crimes ever committed in the history
of West Virginia was done near Man
nington Tuesday. night.
The fine residence of Robert Floyd
ore mile and a half from that city was
badly wrecked by an explosion of dyna-
mite and Mr.. Floyd was killed and his
wife fatally injured.
About o'clock that community
was alarmed by the report of terrinic
explosion. Upon investigation it was
found that the Floyd residence was
the scene of the explosion. An apall-
ing sight met the eyes OF the neigh
bors as they entered the house.
Fioyd's dead bodywas on the floor some
distance from his bed which was COM
pletely blown to pieces. Mrs. Floyd
was lying on She floor suffering In
tense agony and pain. -
The floor of the bedroom was all
torn up and 1T was found that dyna-
mite had been placed directly under
that room. Peices of the explosive
were found in and around the house.
The horrible occurrence aroused the
entire neighborhood and excitement
isat the highest pitch. AS soon as
the horrible crime was discovered the
ofifcers ct Mannineton were notified
anda vigil and search were immedI-
ately instituted with view. to captur.
ing the desperadoes.. The sheriff at
Fairmont was also communicated
with over the telephone. Blood
hounds were wired for from Mounds
vile, Weston and Kentucky.
The entire community is aroused
over the AFFAIR and crowds of people
are focking to the scene from all over
the co1hty. Indignation has reached
such high stage that the lives of
those who did this awful deed will be
in jeopardy, If they are apprehended.
ed. Lynching is talked of freely
among even the better element of the
csanty.
The object of the desperadoes is not
apparent as there appears to have
been no attempt at burglary, every.
thing in the house being left undis.
turbed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd were the only
occupants of the house. They had a
hired girl but she was not at home.
Mr.. Floyd was the owner of the
Floyd hotel, one of the leading hos.
telries in the city, and was man OF
afiiuence. he was not known to have
an enemy who wouIi resort to such an
awful deed.
Mr.. Floyd was 20 years of age. He
was quite well-to.de and was believed
to keep considerable money in the
house. probably prompted the
] Mrs. Floyd had one arm broken in
In two places and was otherwise in.
Iured. Her recovery is very doubtful.
The first to hear the explosion was a
preacher and boy returning from re.
ligious services and were the first on
the scene.
The country is being secured by a
deputy sheriff and posse Of citizens.
charles h. Turner. n. leaves 10:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24
Several Houses Entered and Much
Booty Secured by Two Desperate
Unknown Fellows. Supposed to
be Part of Jesse James Show.
chIoroform Supposed to Have Been Administered.
to Victims. as They Slept Late and Were Sick
Many Hours Afterward.

VIII lesale burglaries were attempt
ed and made at Bridgeport between.
the hours nf 2 and 4 o'clock yesterday
morning. The citizens OF that town
are much excited over them and are
taking every precaution against more
of them.
The first was committed at the
home of J p. Kester at Oral few
miles cas- OF Bridgeport. They enter
ed his residence through a window.
They went TO his bedroom and while
he slept undisturbed they took s45 in
money frCm his pants pockets, and a.
watch. Then they quit the house and
went their way without Kester,s
knowing anything about the burglary
until ne awoke next morning.
The burglars then came on TO
Bridgeport and attempted to enter
the residence of L. o. Russell but the
latter heard noise and arose. The
burglars heard him stirring around
and were frightened away.
Next they went TO the Central hotel
and entered IL but got nothing there.
a dog scared them away.
The residence of E. Benedum was
the next place of their operations.
They secured s1.eo in money and
quarter of a bushel of doughnuts.
The house was completely ransacked
by them and, when they went to the
pantry, they were reminded OF the
fact that Christmas was approaching
and they concluded to haze an advance
feast for that occasion. The dough-
nuts were ample for that sort OF a
feast and they were not long in taking
advantage of the opportunity.
Having provided themselves SO well
for Christmas they then proceeded TO
the home of George Camp but Mrs.
Carpenter was up and stirring around
the house and they did not get any
thing there.
Daylight was approaching by this
time and they concluded not to carry on
their operations much farther, but
could not resist the temptation TO en-
ter the home of Mr.. Montgomery,
where they broke open a trunk and
stole Sc. so and gold watch.
There appears to have been two of
them. There is no idea as to who they
were, except the theory that they
were parties following show troupe,
which presented a play at the K. of P.
hall in Bridgeport last night, entitled
Jesse James" The title of the play
seems to be very appropriate under the
circumstances.
1t was strange that none of the par
ties whose houses were burgIarized
did not awake while the burglars were
there Most of them slept late after
the burslaries. and is believed that
the burglars chloroformed them. In
support Of this theory, Mrs. Montgom-
cry and children were quite sick al
day. Thrir illness can be accounted
for in no other way.
The burglaries were the most
alarming that have occurred in the
history Of that section of the country.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24

The above named players apd all
other players interested in football
viii pleasemeet at Ray McDonnelrs
home, Pike street, at so'clock tonight.
The purpose is to arrange game for
Christmas day at the Fair Grounds.
All players must look to getting their
own uniforms.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24
KNlsELEY
Gives Bond of $4,000 and is Out
of Jail.

Ernest Kniseley, who inflicted some
wounds upon John Wheeler at Johns
town which caused his death, was re.
leased from jail last night on bond Of
$1,000. 1t was given before circuit
clerk.Tetrick by order of Judge Masop.
His surepes are Mrs. Lucinda Kniseley
and Mrs. Mary Bond.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24
in SOCIETY
Whist Club Delightfully."- Enter.
tanned by Mrs. Brown.
Euchre Club Has pleasant Time at
the Misses Freeman's.


The Wednesday Whist Club was de-
lightfully entertained by Mrs. John
Brown Monday afternoon from to 6
O'Clock. There were 4 tables OF pre-
gressiye whist and the score cards
were pink and blue. The greatest
number Of progressions were made by
Miss Hart who was the recipient OF a
very pretty souvenir from the hostess.
At the close of the game corners were
laid for 10 and delicious salad supper
was served at small tables. The event
was quite pleasant one and owing to
the dark, dreary, rainy day without,
the house was brilliantly lighted with
pink shaded lights and with the Xmas
decorations of holly, presented quite a
pleasing picture. The honor guests
present at the meeting were Mrs.
Howell, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs, Lewis,
Mrs. Richard Lowndes, Jr., Miss
Garrard, Miss Mason, Miss Lille
Kobleeard and Mrs. Hal NJ. Rapp.
Miss Margaret coplin will entertain
the Afternoon Eschre Club Friday of
next week, January 2, from to 8
o'clock.
DR.. and Mrs. David Porter Morgan
have issued cards for the marriage of
their daughter, Gertrude Elizabeth,
to Mr.. Virgil Lee Highland, which
VIII be solemnized in the First Bar-
tist church, Wednesday, December 81,
at half past five o'clock
A large dancing reception WIN be
given by the society men Friday even
Ing at the Traders.
The Five Table Card Club win be
entertained by Mrs. Mord Lewis on
Friday afternoon of this week from 3
to o'clock.
The Misses Freeman entertained
very pleasantly the Afternoon Enchre
Club Thursday Of last week from } to
5 o'clock. There were elk tables. The
49, 2 -. rt,, NM.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24

Tie Bve-months-old infant child Of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Helmick, died
Tuesday evening at the home in Glen
Elk. The remains viii be taken to
West Milford for burial in the ceme-
terry there.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24
FOOT BALL.
Being Arranged for Christmas At
ternoon Here.

. Arrangements are being made for a
game of foot ball here Christmas. The
following line-ups have been secured.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24

Claude Fittro, one of the county,
bright young school teachers, is heri
from wils6nbure today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24

AT CHURCHES
Some Interesting and Appropriate
Exercises Arranged.

Christmas win be observed by sew
eral of the churches this year. The
services win be held in the morning
and special music has been arranged
FOR the occasion. The different Sun.
day Schools win hold their Christmas
Eve entertainments on Wednesday
evening as is the usual custom.
Christmas trees and the presentation
of gifts are, of course, the features of
the children's services.
eoFF NJ. E. cHuRcH.
A special. Christmas prayer and
praise meeting win be held at Gofr NJ.
e. church Christmas morning. The
time of opening the services will be at
I O'Clock, it being deemed most fitting
that early in the morning on this
His glad anniversary day, we should
worship our King" The annual
Christmas entertainment given by and
for the Sunday School will take place
Wednesday evening at $50 O'Clock.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL.
Wednesday evening at 7:sO O'Clock,
Christmas will be observed by the
children of the Sunday school of
Christ Episcopal church. The chill
dren wllsbe presented with Christmas
gifts. On Christmas morning, at 1890
O'Clock. special services will be con-
Quoted in the church. The vested
choir has arranged an appropriate
musical program for the occasion.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
The First Presbyterian Sunday
School win have its Christmas services
on "Wednesday evening at half.past
seven o'clock. Superintendent w. B
McGrcgor will conduct the services.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
At the Church of the Immaculate
Conception. two Christmas services
will be held. One Will be in the early
morning at six o'clock, and at half
past ten special Christmas services
Will be held.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24
AppA ING CRIME
NEAR MANNINGTON
Robert IFloyd's Residence Blown Up
by Dynamite and Mr.. Floyd and
His Wife Received Fatal
Injuries.

Desperadoes placed Explosive Under Their Bed,
room and Fired it--Blood Hounds Sent for.
Great Excitement Reigns Among the
TIlrongs Who Have Gathered Upon
the Scene.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24

Charles n. Turner, Ir, leaves 10.
night for Parkersburg to spend the
holidays at his old home.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24

The Five Table Card Club win be
entertained by Mrs. Mord Lewis on
Friday afternoon of this week from 3
to o'clock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24
WEDDING AT
BRISTOL
weHknomn and Popular Young
people Join Hands.

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-24

A large dancing reception win be
given by the society men Friday even
Ing at the Traders.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
WHAT FARMERS RAISED.
4 Census Bulletin for 1900 Gives Some
Statistics Of the Most Important Cere.
ais Grown ON Farms.

Washington, April "a report Is
sued by the census bureau yester-
day on statistics OF the most impor-
tant cereals shows that 2,053,9l2
farms in the United States during the
census year 1900 produced 65S,534,252
bushels of wheat Of farm value Of
1869, 945 1920. This wheat was raised
on 52,5S3,574 acres. OF the 5,739,6j7
farms in the nation, 272,013 raised
barley, cultivating 4,471,22S acres, up
on which were produced l19,632,S27
bushels, of farm value Of $41,63O,-
SAG; 200, 400 farms cultivated SO7,l36
acres Of buckwheat, producing H..
237,OO5 bushels, of farm value Of
S5,74s,37l; 4,697,799 farms cultivated
04,s16,see acres Of corn, producing q
666, 43s,279 bushels, Of farm value OF
$3.50, 257, 726; 2,ll4,550 farms cultivated
20, $3.50, j97 acres of oats, producing
therefrom 943,3S7,375 bushels, OF a
farm value Of $2lI09s,5S4; 295,1OS
farms cultivated 2,054,269 acres OF
rye, producing therefrom 25,57O,35O
bushels, Of farm value OF $l2,9ol,-
258.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
School Closing at Lively Hall,

Lively Hall school, Dist. No. Ill,
closed last Friday, April 4, with Miss
Eta Campbell as teacher. The morn.
ing hours were devoted to the regular
class work while the afternoon was
spent in the rendering Of very inter.
esting program which was enjoyed
by large number Of friends and
patrons Of the district The patrons
came with well filled baskets from
which two large tables were set and
all present enjoyed Lountiful re.
past. During the noon hours the
boys played very interesting base
ball game, resulting in a score OF 10
to l6. Several presents were given
by the teacher to pupils receiving
the greatest number of headmarks,
after which the pupils Of the school
gave to their teacher a very beauti-
full plush toilet case. Everyone
seemed well pleased with the success
full term taught by Miss Campbell.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
For Register Of Deeds.

In the proper column today ap-
pears the announcement OF Samuel l..
Book OF Woodbine as a candidate for
register Of deeds, subject to the de-
cision Of the Republican county con-
vention. Mr.. Book is we'll known as
one Of southeast Dickinson's success
full young men. He taught school in
the county for several years and is
thoroughly qualified for the position
for which he aspires and would fill it
with credit. II he is nominated he
will be found to be a hustling candi-
date and will be elected without ques.
tion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
FUND FOR BOER WOMEN.



Chicago, April IA certified check
for $4,000, drawn to the order Of
President Roosevelt, was forwarded
to the president on March 2s ~ the
committee of citizens which Co
Yates appointed in December last to
raise funds for the relief Of Boer-
women and children sufferers in the
concentration camps of South Africa.
Inasmuch as the committee was with
out satisfactory means of forwarding
the money, President Roosevelt was
requested to accept the fund and
have 1t forwarded through such chan
nels as he might deem best, to be
disbursed for the relief Of the suf-
ferers for whom it was intended.
A letter from Secretary Hay, un-
der date Of April 3, has been received
by Peter VanVllssingen, secretary Of
the Illinois committee, acknowledge
ing the receipt Of the check by Presi-
dent Roosevelt and stating that, az
directed by the president, the money
has been forwarded to the United
States consul general at Cape Town,
that being, in the presidents opin-
ion, the most expeditions way OF
transmitting 1t to its destination.
The consular Offices at Cape Town,
Secretary Hay states, has been di-
rected to distribute the fund in the
manner intended by the donors.
President Roosevelt and Secretary
Hay having so readily complied with
this first request, Mr.. VanVlissingen
announced yesterday that it was now
the purpose Of the committee to UNI
dertake the collection OF much
larger sum- and that a systematic
effort would be made throughout the
state to collect checks and drafts
for 81 each, payable to Theodore
Roosevelt. These checks and drafts,
Mr. VanVlssengen states, will DO
forwarded to the president from time
to time as they accumulate In his
hands
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
RECENT REFLECTIONS,

Cheap oil and cheap work will in
in time ruin any watch. Avoid both
by taking your watch to WARD.
M. l.. Burton has resigned his
position as assistant cashier Of the
Abilene State bank to accept a better
situation.
The hearing of DR.. F. W. Mont.
gomery OF Talmage to have been
held in Q INNS court has been post
poned until Monday.
Big sacrifice sale OF hats and shirts
for 10 days, commencing Saturday,
April 10, at the Cash Racket. Wait
for it. tSc
The ladies OF the Lutheran mis-
sionary society, about 20 in all, went
out to Mrs. Homer Martins for a
meeting yesterday afternoon. They
were most Hospitality entertained and
had delightful visit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
Fairview School Closes.

The Fairview school, Dist. No. So.
closed Wednesday, April 2, with Miss
Josie Campbell teacher. About II
O'Clock the patrons, together with
many friends from other districts,
assembled with well.flled lunch bas.
kets and at noon a bountiiul repast
was served to all. For about an hour
and a half after dinner the young
people, both girls and boys, enjoyed
themselves playing ball. The girls
proved to be admirable ball players.
After the game a program was rem
dered which reflected much credit on
both teacher and pupils. Several
prizes were given by the teacher,
after which the pupils Of the school
presented their teacher with beau.
tiiul plush album.
Everyone went home well pleased
with the successful term Of school
taught. Miss Campbell will leave in
about two weeks to spend the sum.
msr in Oregon and California.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10

New York, April 5.--'rhe commit
tee in charge Of the playing schedule
OF the National League of Baseball
clubs met at the Fifth Avenue hotel
late yesterday afternoon and made
public the result OF their delibera-
tions. The season opens on April II
and closes on October 4. The sched-
ule consists OF 14O games, each club
playing ten games with the other
on the home grounds. Acting upon
the resolutions adopted several
months ago the magnates decided to
send the eastern clubs to the west
first.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
School Closing at White Cloud.

Last Friday, March 2S, was the
closing day Of the White Cloud school,
Miss Emily Blunderiield, the teacher,
taught a very successful term Of
school. This was her first term and
she deserves much credit for the sue
cessiul work she has accomplished.
As the hour OF noon drew near the
patrons Of the school came in bring
ing well filled baskets, there being
about IS persons present. After din.
ner we listened to delightful pro-
gram rendered by the children and
teacher, which showed study and
adroit training. After the exercises
we're rendered Miss Blunderfeld was
presented with a beautiful glass water
set by her pupils, which showed their
appreciation Of her kindness towards
them. All returned home wishing
the teacher success 10 her summers
work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
ABOUT PEOPLE.

0. L. Bates returned TO Bucklin,
Kansas, today.
Rev. Wiley 0. Keve was here visit
ing his parents.
J. T. Price, the Woodbine lumber.
man, was in town.
Rev. c. G. Bear is here from Green
visiting bis aunts.
j. R. VanVoorst returned from
business trip to Topeka.
F. L. Williams Of Clay Center, one
Of Kansas brightest attorneys, was in
the city.
H. X. Humphrey, Of the Security
Mills, left for business trip to Colo.
RADIO.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Kubach and Mr..
and Mrs. P. g. Merrilat are back from
Elk City.
Mrs. D. 0. Dunlap Of Acme was
shopping in the city and called on
the REFLECTOR.
Jacob Hoobler Of Maple Hill who
was here on business with F. G.
Puliver left for home.
Miss Cora Baumbaugh and Mrs. j.
N. Engle arrived from Chihuahua
Miss Baumbaugh is critically i'll.
Rev. and Mrs. A. Copenhaver who
have been visiting their children in
Chicago and Pennsylvania have re.
turned home.
Alex. McBoyle Of Garfield was in
the city, bis first visit to town since
December as he has been suffering
with pneumonia.
Luther Chase, the brakeman hurt a
week ago while coupling cars here,
was able to return to his home in
Junction City today.
Rev. and Mrs. E. R. Brown went to
Wamego, called by the sudden death
OF Mrs. Browns father, James DOYLE,
who passed awav last night aged go
wears.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
SHE SUES FOR $4,000.
Alice Biery, Chapman, Asks Dam.
ages Of Robert Kenney.

Alice A. Biery, young woman Of
Chapman, aged about 20, filed suit
today against Robert Kenney, a
wealthy young farmer Of Noble town
ship, for breach Of promise and ask
ing $4,000 damages.
She states in her petition that on
October "a, 1900, be agreed to marry
her the following December or Jan
uary but he kept postponing it until
March 10, 1902, and even then did
not marry her and she got tired Of it.
She alleges that under promise Of
marriage he seduced her. She also
says he is worth 100000 and she asks
$4,000 damages.
Mr.. Kenney is we'll known through
out the county and the case will be a
lively one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
Il In Serious Plight.

j. +. Leonard, son Of Mrs. Catherine
Leonard OF Ridge township, was
brought to the city this morning by
Constable Tilton Of Hope. He has
shown signs Of mental arrangement
and cut himself on the arm and body
severely with knife. His condition
is q sad one.
After an investigation before Judge
Flack, Leonard was taken to the asy-
lum. Cigarette smoking is said to
be largely the cause of his mental
troubles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
School Report.

Report Of Dist. 80, Logan township,
for month ending March 2S: Num-
Der enrolled 2S; average daily at
tendance 10. Those neither absent
nor tardy during the month are: Leo
Zeilinger, Fred and Knute Loudeen,
Amos and Willie Steiner, Ella and
Mary Meuli, and Ollie Luckenbaugh.
Those not absent during entire term
are Amos and Willie Steiner, Leo
zeilinger and Mary Meuli. Minnie
Giants, teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10

Lamont, Ia, April THE Latter
Day Saints Sunday school conven-
ton closed Saturday night, after do
mating $500 to Graceland college, $500
to the general church fund, choos-
Ing Duncan Campbell, John Smith
and r. s. Salyards as the revising
committee and appointing Superin-
tendent Hougas as a Sunday school
missionary for the coming year,
placed upon the financial basis OF the
travelling missionaries. The general
annual conference began yesterday
by the observation Of a fast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-04-10
BURIED SIDE BY SIDE.
Samuel and Joseph Carpenter Laid to
Rest in Abilene Cemetery.

Rest In Abilene Cemetery.
A double funeral was held in this
city tbs afternoon, particularly sad
event it was and the large number
who attended TIT simple service
were sincerely sorrowful.
The remains Of Samuel Carpenter
and Of his son Joseph arrived at noon
from MCPHERSON. The bodies we're
taken to Eicholtz's undertaking par.
lors where brief service was held at
p. NJ, interment then being in Abb.
lene cemetery. Rev. E. R. Brown
otficiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Carpenter, Of
FL Reno, and Mrs. Jos. Carpenter
came here with the bodies and Mr..
and Mrs. Lafferty, Of Ellsworth, we're
also present,
Mr'. S. Carpenter who is at the
home Of W. H. Broughton, in Nc
Pherson, was too feeble to come.