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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
The Golf Club.

The 9th annual meeting Of the Colt
Club took place last evening at III north
Alfred street. The usual routine bust
ness was transacted, new officers elected
s.I eull and very interesting report
from the treasurer read. This report
shows the club to be in an excellent
financial condition and the membership
larger than at any time in its history:
The green committee reports that good
,york has been done on the links which
are in fine condition. II is the inten-
tion of this committee to have made in
the future several new tennis courts in
order TO accommodate the increasing
number of players Of this popular game.
The house committee has made many
aud valuable improvements aid addi-
tons tn the house and furniture. thereby
adding greatly to the comfort OF the
members. The officers of the club are;
president, George s. French; vice
president. J. X. NJ. Norton; secretary
Gardner l.. Boothe; treasurer, HISS
Emily Gibson; board of governors, Mrs.
A. w. Armstrong, Mrs. VIM. b. Dam
ger6eld. Mrs. d. j. Howell, Mrs. j. ID.
Lakewood, Mrs. Henry f. Robertson,
Miss Phil. Wattles, Gardner L. BOOthe,
Louis c. Machen, Frank Lambert, Z.
G. Leadbeater, Lawrence Stabler and
Eugene Taylor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

DIR. G. T. Klipstein has sold to Mr..
Burr r. Tracey house and lot on the
south side of Wythe street, between
Patrick and Henry.
There were but two cases before the
Police Court this mOrning-th at OF
man who was charged with non-support
of his family aud man charged with
assault. Both were dismissed.
A wagon loaded with bricks collapse
on the electric railway tracks near the
Washington approach to the Long
Bridge this morning and interrupted the
running of trains for some time.
Creditors of Thomas E. Waggaman
have within the last two days begun 10
file their claims against the bankruptcy
estate with referee Andrew Y. Bradley
Several of the creditors are Alexandrians
Mr.. w. jenkins, a truckman at the
w. & o. depot, had one of his hands
badly mashed by heavy piece of iron
falling upon it this morning. One OF
his fingers was so badly injured that IFS
amputatiOn was necessary.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
i.eton Yesterday to John W. Aleshire
and Cora f. Breeder. both of Orange
county,: Hobart A. SmoOt, of Alexan'
dris county, and Lizzie Crux, of FairlsA
coun,v Lud Carter and Cora Gray, boil
If FauGuier county; Alonzo L. Martin
of Grassland, and Phillips NJ fandree
Of Masons, aud Robert l.. Dove an'
Monterey Men. Runyan, both of Bailey
Cross Roads.
Dominic Felix, an Italian, while 81 x4 ~,
on the railroad improvements near ,h' I ny
yesterday, was accldenta,ly mo sor Treatment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Property Sales.

Pursuant to DEGREES of the Corpora
ton Court of Alexandria, Capt. X. r.
Knox sold at auction today real estate
16 by 100 feet, situated on the south side
of Wolfe between Columbus and Alfred
streets, it being The same property con-
yeyed to Robert Smith by Robert g..
Violet and wife, to James A. Taylor
for 5000.
A lot of ground 80 by 100 feet, stu.
ated on the east side of West between
Queen and Princess streets TO John Nj.
johnson, attorney, for $3.50.
Real estate Is by 1913 feet, situated on
the west side of Patrick between King
and Cameron streets, being the property
conveyed to Lipman Genzberger by
Joshua Shipley and others, to Leo GEM
berger, for $500.
Also that real estate 16 by 100 feet,
situated on the south side of GibbOn be-
tween Washington and Columbus streets
being property conveyed by Geo. ;.
Seaton and wife to John Payne, Ia >. h.
Lunt, for $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
ViSitatiOnS.

The members of the Oriental Court OF
this city who went to Vienna last even
ING, by special trolley car, reached home
eaTiv this morning profuse in their praise
of the cordial reception rendered them
$40 the members of Vienna Council
Durine the evening the degrees of the
Jr O. u. A. NJ. were conferred upon
one candidate by the degree teams OF
Alexandris and Belle Haven Councils.
Amer the meeting of the Council an
Oriental Court (of Is members) was
organized which starts off under very
favorable auspices. After all meetings
we're over the inner man waS thoroughly
satisfied by a suitable entertainment;
A delegation from Washington vlsi ~ :.
the Centre Labor Organization oil 'nl'
c;tv last night. Later the visitOrs we's
entertained at a collation. at Riley Q
Teonbardts restaurant, southeast corner
of Prince and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Personal

Miss Flora Rocker and Mr.. Ernest
Rocker are extremely i'll at their home
on Prince street.
Mr.. William Burroughs continues
critically i'll at his home on south Wash
ington street.
Miss Gretta Mccoy, of Riverton,
after pleasant visit to New York, is
visiting Mrs. E. II. Kemper on south
Fairfax street.
Mis-. and Mrs. CORTLAND II. Smith
and Mr.. Charles r. HoOif. jr., of Alex
andria, are at the Carroll. - Lynchburg
Advance.
Mrs. r. Sidney Witt is visiting Mrs.
Rider Hoffman IN Charlottesville.
The children of Mr.. George Stearns,
who have been quite sick for some time,
are able to be out again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Italian Socialists and Anarchists.

Italian Socialists and Anarchists.
The Paris Temps yesterday afternoon
published dispatch from Rome saying
that the coming elections of members OF
the Chamber of Deputies will be bitterly
contested, as the issue is the recent revo-
lutionary movement provoked by SOCIAL
lists and anarchists. The defenders of
the existing institutions are seeking to
show the danger confronting the country
if the policy of the revolutionists is APP
proved. The Italian official organs an
nodnce that the government will not OPP
pose any candidate having monarchical
tendencies, and will support even con-
servalives 10 order TO concen rate all
their efforts against the socialists, repub-
lica rs and anarchists. Many candidates.
are already announced. The socialists
will present about 800 candidates, in
Guiding all the leaders of the recent out
break aud the officials of the socialist
aud anarchist organizations. The gov
eminent is taking all necessary measures
to preserve order. The garrisOns in the
principal socialist centers have been re-
inlnrce,l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
......RAPHIo BREW m.

George II. Utter was nominated Tor
Govern, r by the republicans OF Rhode
Island today.
Among the passengers who arrived ~ Sem
Vol f,st,v IN the steamer Finance from
Colon was Herman f. Haas. who Is charged
with embezzlement Of $4,000 from the Torn
Exchange National Bank. Of Chicago. he Is
in charge of detective J. T. Connors OF the
Pinkerton agency. Haas was arrested a'
Panama.
Another wreck occurred on the Missouri
Pacific at KnObDoster, No., at o'clock tbs
morning. No enc was seriously hurt. The
second section Of q passenger train was taking
a siding when the second section of another
train crashed into the second Pullman from
the rear. smashing IN the side Of the ear
II. l.. Clendinning, aged %, of Baltimore,
who was a passenger on the White Star line
steamer Oceanic, which arrived at New York
today from Liverpool, died yesterday. Glen
DINING had been operated upon abroad for
appendicitis, and was returning home in
company with his father and mother.
A desperate attempt to blow up the county
jai. at Coshocton. Ohio, was discovered last
night, and as a result seven prisoners are now
in irons In bucket in the front Of the Jail
repOse eight sticks Of dynamite aud fuses
ready for immediate discharge.
An important point has been won in the
Supreme Court Of New Yo'k by Mrs. Benja-
min Wood in her suit for 100000 damage
against the Commonwealth Trust Company.
Of New York, formerly the Trust Company of
the Republic, for alleged fraudulent represen-
tations in prospectus.
Fire which started shortly before midnighI
in Winnipeg, Man, has already destroyed
four of the finest business blocks In the heart
of the city, entaiing loss estimated this
morning at $500. 600. The fire Is under con-
troll No lives have been lost.
The II. b. Humphrey Company news2apse'
advertising agents Of Boston and New YORK.
have made an assignment. The book value
Of the assets Is $4,000, Of which, S25,OOO Is
supposed to be good. The liabilities are
$4l 900.
Vice Commander Of the Grand Army OF the
Republic Col. James p. Ayerill jr died sud-
denly af his home In Atlanta. Ca, today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Relic of By-gone Days.

Mr.. Henry G. Field has in his posses
sion en.dollar bill OF the Merchants
Bank of Alexandria, dated July l3,
1915. The name of f. Marstellar aP-
pears as cashier, and on the back that OF
Captain Charles Mcknight, Of this city.
The latter commanded vessel that
piled between Alexandria and foreign
ports in the early part OF the last century.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Retter Than Pills.

The question has been asked--ln what
way are Chamberlain's 81 mach and
Liver Tablets superior to tine ordinary
cathartic and liver pills? Our answer is
They are easier and more pleasant to
take and their effect is 80 gentle and so
agreeable that one badly realizes that II
is produced by a medicine. Then they
not only move the bowels but improve
the appetite and all the digestion. For
sale at 25 cent per bottle ty Gibson h
Timhrmqn g"A ~. +. Creighton Il ca.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Confession of a Priest.

Rev. Jno. S. Cox. of Wake. Ark, writes /;
"For II years suffered from Yellow Jaun,,
dice. / consulted number Of physicians and
tried all sorts Of medicines, but got no relief
Then began to use Electric Bitters and feel
that am now cured Of disease that had me
in its grasp for twelve years" II you want
relief medicine for Liver and Kidney trouble,
stomach disorder or general debility, get
Electric Biiters It's guaranteed by r. 5.
Leadheater 4 Sons. Only zoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
A young woman who says she is Gel

A young woman who says she is Ger
trude r. E. Lee, and who claims to be
the daughter of prominent plantation
owner. is under arrest in Chicago charg-
ed with the theft from Mrs. G. Roberts,
of Joliet, ILL.,, Of two satchels containing
sS, 900 worth of jewelry and clothing,
The alleged theft occurred in a State
street department store three weeks ago.
Mrs Roberts checked two satchels in the
store. Mrs. Lee is said to have repre-
sented herself as Mrs. Roberts and OBJ
tanned the property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
A Change i'm the Weather.

The oppressive weather of the past
few days passed away last night and
vas f,llowed by cold northeast winds
and rain about five O'Clock this morn
ing. There has been but little rain for
nearly a month, and the gardeners
near this city say late crops have suffer
ed in consequence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th. iltb. F and g Sts., n. W.
WASHINGTON. D. c.
The Southern Railwhy.

The eleventh annual stockholders
meeting of the Southern Railway was
held in Richmond YESTERDAY. The pro-
ceedings OF the board Oi directors were
confirmed aud the report al operations
since June 80, 1904, was ratified and ap-
proved. Adrian lselin, jr., Charles
Lanier, Edmund ID. Randolp aud James
r. Woodward were elected directors OF
the third class for term Of three years,
expiring in 1907.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Mail Contracts.

Under recent ruling OF the Ioss'
Office Department Of Washington cOnt !, =
tors for carrying the United States mai
on star, steamboat and screen wagon
routes must be patrons of Pos'olnce ;,
the route so as to give their perSona'
Supervision to the service. Another ln-
noyation is the free collection and de-
livery of mail on star routes, making
practically rural free delivery service 10
The most remote sections. Advertise
ments for proposals for service IN the
f;rst contract section, including Mary
land, Virginia, West Virginia, Della,
ware. Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
New York, are now being circulated,
and bids will be received at the office o
the Second Assistant Postmaster Srenera
at Washington until 400 p IN. Deem
Der |. 1904. Postmas'ers in these states
have been instructed to furnish oe'aiie
information to prospective bidders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Roard of Pharmacy Meets.

The State Board of Pharmacy met in
Richmond yesterday to examine a class OF
about forty young men who seek license
as pharmacists or assistants. The result
of the examinations will not be an
nounced for several weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12

Morris Park. \. Y. Oct. l2.-Or-
thodox won, Graceful second, Jack Rat
lin third.
Second race-.Alan A. Dale won Jas.
F. OFT second, Toi San third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12

WEATHER PRoBARGLITIRs.-For this sec
.;on cloudy and colder tonight with occa-
sional rain. Thursday rain; fresh northeast
- north winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:O7 and sets 6:2o'
,, aHn ,rater At 1923 q. m. and 1850 p. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
WANTED.

WA IEi.-LADY OR GENTLEMAN
w of fair Education 70 tr.vel for hrm OF
$25U,CO0 capital Salary 81, W. per year Az
expenses; paid weekly. Address NJ. PER-
CIVAL, Alexandria. Va. octll ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12

People living in the southwestern Por-
aion Of the city are complaining OF Inc
condition of the intersection oil WONG
aud Henry streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Candy Department.

Our candies have been great sellers from
the opening day of this department four
weeks ago. We h 4 To move the candy
counter to the front If The store. A II the best
candies at Toe per pound. All the best choc'
olates at &c per one quarter pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
GROCERIES.
Heath Peaches
GROCERIES.

Received today II baskets Western Mar
land Fancy Heath Peaches, 5 baskets yellow
Cling, Is baskets Soft Table Peaches, 8 bae-
res Ounces, 500 baskets Concord Grapes. =
baskets Delawares. 10 baskets Niagaras. g
barrels Smokehouse Apples barrel Rhols
Island Greetings. Is boxes Fancy King Al
pies ia nice size packages for family use; also
large invoice of Vegetables to be s,ld cheap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the st sS 3
holders Of the WASHINGTON HERB
COMPANY will be held at the office OF S SaH
company. No. I2s south Fairfax street,.A IsA,
AZ sndria, Virginia, on THURSDAY, oesoo s5
g, 1904, at $50 D. 10. By order Of the 9oaIu
OF directors. CLARENCE CARSON,
octl2 ID President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Flower Pots s. Jardinere.

Now is the time to repot your plants and
place them in d handsome jarlihere. We
have nice line and ut reasonable prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12

uitOcS ~
let me supply you with your winter pots'@s
later; not safe to buy before November. Los
prices on Apples by the barrel.
Goods delivered in city free Of charge.
Make no mistake.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12

NJ" b. f. FEAS just received by
&c. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Commencing Wednesday, October IL, we
will serve in our ioe Cream Parlor, DRIP
CoFFEE. HUYLER's CHOCOLATE and
SANDWICHES.
L. SHUMAN & SON
octft 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12

For the Parlor, the Dining-room. the Living
room, the Bedroom, the Reception Hall. the
Library, the Den, the Cory Corner. including
Silk Damasks, silk lirocades in modern and
antique effects, Silk Gobeln Tapestries aud
Damask, French Cotton Tapestry, Silk aud
Aercerized Armures, Fine French Cretonnes
and Taffetas-many of which closely resemble
rich tapestries, Tiffany Draperies in cathe'
dral effects for windows, &c. FriEges, Cords,
Loops and Trimmings made to order to match
materials.
The New Lace Curtains.
This stock includes Arabian, Renaissance
Irish Pint. Irish Applique, Tambour Swiss,
Antique Lace, Ecru Escurial, Flsh Nets,
Bonnie Femmes, Brussels Point ArGbe, Cluny
and Nottingham.
Fish Net effects. in green, red aud beige;
these make very rich oyerdraperies or win
dow hangings. Prices range from
1916 to IS pair.
Also French Bonnie Femme or Store Cur
tains. They will be very much used this
season as Sash Curtains
Special:
A lot of Renais ;ance Bonnie Femme Cur.
tains heavily braid and "ith full valance
rich and effective patterns.
$3.50 Each. Value 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-12
Gas Globes & Hall Lamps

A complete line Of Globes. in crystal or red,
at l5c, ICE, 25c and soc each.
Hall Lamps, with red globes, worth $500.
Special price, $3.50.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-03-17

Garden Park, left last Saturday night
on business for his home at Gloucester,
Massachusetts. After conference with
the officers Of the company, who reside
at Boston, Mr.. Walen expects to re-
turn here and continue the work which
has been Unexpectedly interrupted. On
his return Mr.. Walen will probably be
accompanied by his wife and family.
Whort Pigg and ]. W. Anthony left
few days ago for the Stirrup ranch
where they will remain for ten days or
two weeks. They took Mr.. Anthony's
pack Of bear hounds along, and, il an
opportunity occurs, they will endeavor
to locate ''Old Nose" the famous griz-
ely, whose favorite haunts are in the
vicinity OF Tallahassee Mountain.
Henry Engleking, wife and family
are among those who have recently
been attracted here by reason of the
superb climate and the desirability Of
Canon City as place of residence. Mr.
Engleking came here on account of his
sons health, and, il the climate proves
beneficial, the family will probably
make its home here.
NJ. J. Evans and family of Pipestone
county, Minnesota. are moving here
this week. Mr.. Evans has been as
sociated with L. W. Felter in the
grocery and banking business for about
fifteen years. He expects to make this
his home and he will be with Mr.
Felter in his clothing store at SIS Main
street.
Mrs. Fresbie' mother of Chief Clerk
A. r. Frisbie of the penitentiary, who
has been visiting in Canon for several
months, left last week for Kansas City,
Missouri, where she will halt for short
time while en- route home to Lawrence,
Kansas.
Mrs. j. +. Scott and daughter OF
Knoxville, Tennessee, mother and
sister respectively of Mrs ]. 3. Thomas,
are the guests of the latter at 5l3
Macon avenue. They will remain for
some time.
George Prentiss returned home few
days ago after six weeks business
visit to New York City. He says the
weather on the Atlantic coast is simply
atrocious.
Miss Gertrude Terrence, who has
been spending the winter here as the
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-03-17

Mr.. Chapson says ranchers in that sec
tion have most of their blowing done
and are about ready to begin the work
of planting their crops. There has
been but little snow over there during
the winter and farmers are anxious for
some Find of precipitation.
Miss Cora McKeehan came down
from Denver last week for a visit with
her mother, Mrs Laura J. McKeehan.
who conducts the lodging rooms on
the second floor of the Bank block.
The Bethel Co. for new spring styles
hats, shoes, clothing, neckwear. 10t4
BridweIl will furnish all forms Of
official Bonds.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-03-17
Il Home For You
$25 Only, per Month

A fine new frame house OF six rooms
and bathroom, just finished by the
earpenters, blinds. range. electric
lights and all eonveniences, only FIVE
bloch rom the Post Of1ice.
We viii sell you this for 81. 200,
and al you need to do Is to pay u
Szso cash and the balance you can
pay At the rate ct Sss per month I'LL
paid for with interes, At 8 per cent.
We have two other houses costing
81, 500 and 81, 300 for sale on equal
ly easy terms. Come and sec Us
shout them.
We have money to loan st al
simes on any good security.
We write insurance ct al kinds and
do . general Real Es,ate business but
arc making a special effort Just now to
Pash city properly and truis lands.
DeUeese & Turnbuli,
5s3 AIN SIRE ET
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-03-17

guest of her sister, Mrs. NJ G. Morse,
at 5O6 Pike avenune, will leave for her
home in Hamilton. Canada, next Mon
day.
Walter Menzer, former ranchmen on
-Four Mile. has returned here to live
after a several years residence at Trini
dad
Mrs. J. E. Keefe and Miss Merriam
Cleghorn left yesterday for a several
months visit to Los Angeles and other
points in Southern California.
Mrs. Christopher Hansen of West
cliffe has purchased the residence
property of Mrs. Fannie NJ. Adams at
5l2 Riverside avenue, South Canon.
The Union Oil NJ. & D. Co. of which
L. F. Collins of this city is president,
began the work of sinking a new well
two miles southwest of Florence last
week.
Rowe Nelson left last Friday on
combined business and pleasure trip to
St. Joe Missouri, where he will be the
guest Of relatives for ten days or two
weeks.
Rev. w. E. Collett of Denver, state
superintendent of the society for the
friendless. preached from the pulpit of
the First NJ. E. church last Sunday
morning.
Prof Jas. H. Hayes, vice-president Of
the Stat Normal school at Greeley, was
in town yesterday. He visited both
the North and South Canon high
schools.
Marriage licenses have been issued
during the past week to W. W. Ireland
and Ethel Morgan, ]. G. Braley and
Mrs. L. G. Boulmare, F. G. Rogers and
Clandie Fits.
W. A. Chspson returned home last
Sunday night after q visit of four or
five days duration with his brother and
other relatives in the San Luis Valley.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-03-17
News Notes
BridweII handles bargains only In
Real Estate.

BridweiI handles bargains Only In
Real Estate.
" you buy your hat here it is right.
The Bethel Co. l0t4
The correct thing in engravings at
THE RECORD office.
E. A. Bradbur Notary Public No.
lis South Fifth Street. ptf
All kinds of lawn and garden work
A. d. Neil, 4l5 Pike avenue. a-u
The RKcoRp handles all sorts Of en-
cravings at reasonable prices.
B. G. woodford, Notary Public and
Conveyanber. III South Fifth street.
Mothers should see our spring show
ing OF boys and children's suits. The
Bethel Co. l0t4
Mrs. II. X. Nelson hes returned home
after a pleasant visit with friends at
Crystal Falls, Michigan.
Mrs. O H. whiimore left Wednesday
night OF last weeh for a couple Of
months visit to Redlands, California
Valley hay for sale sI2.5o per ton in
lots from 100 lbs 70 cars. See De-
weese q Turnbull. 512 Main street.
Ed 7. Murphy and family left yester-
day afternoon for Grand Junction
where they expect to make their home.
Dudley Van Buskirk went up to his
fathers ranch, near Guffey. last week to
look after some cattle in which he is
interested.
II. M. Walen, who has been in charge
OF the boring operations for the New
England Consolidated Oil Company a,