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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23
JACOB sCHIFF COMING.
New York Banker and Titled English.
mn Inspecting Hartman Lines.

Jacob II. schIn, head Of the banking
firm Of Kuhn Loeb & CO. Of New York.
which Is the real financial power behind
Ibe Hartman systems arrived In Salt
Lake this evening, accompanied by
sil Ernest Casscll and Sir Robert Flcm-
Ing OF London. According TO Chicago
ana Denver papers Sir Ernest Casyel
is the fiscal agent for King Edward
VII and Is looking over the country
win the object in view Of makluA
some investments,
The party Is travelling IN 1908. the
private car OF W. a. Bancroft wh,cn
was sent back 20 New York specially
for the purpose 10 days ago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23
Constipation,

Health is absolutely impossible II con.
stlpatlon be present Many serious cases
N liver and Kidney complaint have sprung
from neglected constipation Such a de.
porable condition rs unnecessary. There
Is a cure for Il Herblne will speedily
Bronson, Fla. writes Feb n. 1909; 'Iay.
Ing tried Herhne, md II a fine med.
cine for constipation" zoe bottle, Sold By
r. C. M. l. Drug Dept.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23
Neuralnla paIra.

Rheumatism, lumbago and sclatIc pains
yield TO The penetrating influence OF Bal
lard's Snow liniment II penetrates 10 the
nerves and bone and being absorbed into
the blood It's healing properties are con.
veyed 10 every part Of the body and e.
feet some wonderful cures 2jc &c. Sl.0O.
Sold by z, { NJ. l. Drug Dept
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23
Best Linlment on Earth.

Henry D. Baldwin, supt City Water
Works shullsburg Wis, writes; II have
tfiad many kinds VI llnlment, but | have
never received much benefit until / used
Ballards Snow Eminent for rheumatism
snd pans. ! think Il the best lnlment on
Earth 90, zoe, 500, Sold by z, C. NJ. !.
DIV Dept
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23

O delightful luncheon yesterday at the
Kenyon IN honor OF Mrs George Rose.
The table was pretuly decorated and
eight guests were entertained
Miss Dixie Pike Inns Tor her guem
Miss Blanch Tate OF Tooele,
Mrs, Ned Kcssler OF this city is IN
Omaha visiting with friends
e.
Builds up the system; puts pure rich
blood IN the veins, makes men and wo-
men strong and healthy Burdock
Blood Bltters. AZ any drug store.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23

Ten thousand demons gnawing away
at ones yitals couldn't be much worse
than the tortures OF itching piles Yet
there's a cure Doan's Continent never
falls,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23

Cure The cough and save the ne"
Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds, down TO the very
verge OF consumption
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23

by sergt. Hompel and Patrolman Emil
Johnson, His attorney A. n. Chrlsten.
sen, did not put IN any evidence for the
defense, but he confined his argument
To the fact that the state had not prov.
EN- defendant guilty beyond a reasona-
pie doubt. After the jury returned Riley
waived time for sentence and asked
the court 10 be lenient with him. He
was then sentenced by Judge Lewis TO
seven years In thu state prison. The
other case against lin In which ne was
charged with burnari2lng the black
smlIh shop, was dismissed upon mo-
ton OF District Attorney Smith.
------ 1870
u suffered for months from sore
throat l,clectric on cured me IN
twenty -four hours" NJ. s. Glst, Hawes-
VILE. XIV.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23

Miss Florence H. Kcnah 49, Maria street Ottawa ont, writes
"A few months caughfd cold which
remained there so persen that became medicine
benefit until my digestive became and began
10 ache severely and frequently,
was adysedtO Try erpna and ahlgh hdde a lien
was ready try anything brought blessed relief
hstI mad The right medicine az asL Wn three weeks completely
restored and have enjoyed perfect health since
" now have he greatest faih IN Per0na - Florence T. Kensh
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23

The cold wind
and rain, slush
and mud Of No.
vomber are cspo.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23

North half No $50 S Main ST.
Every article In the store TO be- sold
without reserve or limit OF private sale
THE HIGHEST CLASS or CLOTH
ING. FURNISHINGS, HATS AND
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-11-23

Boys an wool black cheYi0t Knee Suits,
double breasted, age 70 10 years,
bought to sell at 50, now otfertS al
at,,.t,'s.t ''.''s'"s, $500 10y
BOYS finer knee pants Suits. ages 10 Is,
tWo-picce double breasted Noffolks and
81, S and 50, yours 60 TX
ats4st.sttttss .ttstttffsstftststF 60 80 =
S. 50 and so skony made Cd S0
suits att.t..r1'o '''s,ysss'''F
BOYS aud little fellows Overooats at less
than the cost Of the cloth In them
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-20

NO TROUBLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.
b miles shortest line between Shreve-
port and Dallas. Superb Pullman
Vestibuled Sleepers. Handsome Re-
Ginning Chair Cars (seats free) on all
Through Trains.
Only Line with fast morning and
evening trains to st. Louis and the
East.
Only Line witk Pullman Sleepers
and High Back Scarritt Seat Coaches
through without ,change) to New Or
leans daily.
Only Line with handsome new Chair
Cars through without change) daily
to st. Louis, Memphis and Ell Paso.
Elegant Dining Cars, a la carte serv-
ice, daily between Texas and st. Louis.
E. p. TURNER,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Dallas, Texas.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-20

( DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES
Leo DOucet, Pierce street between
Congress and Garfield streets.
L. F. Rigues, corner Lincoln avenue
and Cypress streets. Telephone 1O4.
Alex DelahOussaye, corner VermiliOn
and Madison streets.
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING AND
GROCERIES.
MOutOn Bros. corner Pierce and Con-
gress street. Telephone 80.
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING AND
SHOES.
Levy Bros, corner VermiliOn and
Madison streets. Telephone S6-2.
Gus Schmulen, corner Pierce and Con-
gress streets. Telephone 6.
DRUGGISTS.
Lafayette Drug Co. Vermilion street,
near Madison. Telephone 1914
The Peoples Drug Store, Lincoln
avenue. one block east of depot.
Phone No. 10.
YOung-COmeaux Pharmacy, corner
Washington and VermiliOn streets.
Telephone III.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-20
MORPHINE.
What Is To Become OF The Con.
stantIy Increasing Number
of Drug Victims?
Can They Be Cured?
Can They Be Cured?

This question is agitating the minds
of the best ministers, doctors and
thinking men of to-day. There are
over a million drug users in the
United States alone, ard the number
is rapidly increasing. All unite in
saying that a reliable cure is the only
salvation. This is no ordinary dis
ease and yields to no ordinary drugs
or methods of treatment. We now
offer u treatment which we guar
antee will cure any case of Morphine,
Opium, Laudanum, Cocaine or other
drug habit or refund your money. To
any person suffering from this dread
full disease we will send a trial pack
age of our treatment absolutely free.
Write to-day. All correspondence
strictly confidential in plain envelopes.
Address,
MANHATTAN THERAPEUTIC ASSOCIA-
TON, Dept B., 1135 Broadway,
New York. City.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-20

WANTED FAITHFUL PERSON TO
CALL ON retail trade and agents for
manufacturing house having well es-
tablished business; local territory:
straight salary $40 paid weekly and
expense money advanced; previous
experience unnecessary; position per-
manent; business successful. Enclose
self-addressed envelope, Superinten-
dent Travellers, COS Monon Bldg,
Chicago.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-20

MILLING, GRAIN AND FEED.
Magnolia Mills, Ltd. Buchanan
street, near power house. Telephone
IS.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-20

MATTRESS FACTORY.
Lafayette Mattress Factory, corner
Buchanan street and Garfield alley.
Telephone 1913.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-20
ATTORNEYS

ATTORNEYS
Ralph Elliott Office east side of court
house square.
VIM. Campbell, Office west side of
court house square, Telephone 8.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-20

CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.
Emes and Alexander, Office on Grant
avenue between Lincoln avenue and
Third street.
J. A. Vandyke, Office junction OF
Pierre and jefferson streets.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-20

DENTIST.
81. F. Beeler, Jefferson street. Office
hours 8 to II and l to 5.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-20
BANKS
BARBER SHOPS.

BARBER SHOPS.
The Crown Shaving Parlors, Gabriel
& Taylor, prOprietors, Lincoln ave
nue. near depot.
Central Barber Shop, Lawrence
' johnson proprietor, at junction
of Jefferson and Pierce streets.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-04-20
LAFAYETTE BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, is A CITY OF 1880 INHABITANTS,
Located on the Southern Pacific Railroad IN niles west of New Orleans in the CaneC Cotton "
RMoB ell of Southwest Louisiana and within five miles of the Ae La Butte proven Oil Field It is
end division ofh Southern Pacific Raha lad the tHmm of the alexandria, branch and ha tmi
and growing city and an educational center The following business houses are mme
reliable and worthy of your patronage:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-19
practice Of paying rebates TO large

practice OF paving rebates TO large
shippers.
1t will therefore be seen that this
investigation must extend back over
a long period of time in order to Sc
cure anything like a fair measure of
justice For the state 1t cannot be
maintained. either in justice or law,
that the railroad companies, caught at
last in an attempt to defraud the state,
can take advantage of their wrongdo-
ing and claim the benefit Of the statute
of limitations, cutting off all claim by
the state back of the six-year period.
1t is absolutely certain that right Of
action will lie against the railroad COM
panies in favor Of the state for DAM
ages for the fraud committed in with
holding the full and accurate report
of gross earnings to which the state
was entitled as basis for ascertain
ing the amount of money to be paid
by the railroad company in lieu of
taxes. The magnitude of this claim
and the necessity for its vigorous
prosecution becomes. therefore, at once
apparent.
Great Victory for Gov. LaFolIette.
The results of the investigation to
date is an overwhelming victory and
vindication for Gov LaFollette
The state of Wisconsin cannot afford
to put in his place at this time any
other man, and especially neither of
the men now in the field seeking the
nomination for governor, backed, as
they both are, by stalwart and rail-
road influences. A strong hand will
be needed to press for additional leg
iSlatlon necessary to Il complete and
thoroughgoing investigation, and to
prosecute the peoples interest against
these tax-dodging corporations. The
railroads are sure of the active as
sistance of the regular lobby and Of
the favored manufacturers who get a
"share of the pork" No weak or sub
seryient man who owes his nomina-
ton to these corporations, or TO their
allies. the big shippers in Wisconsin,
can be relied on for this important
work Who would look after the
states interest in these matters if
Baensch and the stalwarts, or Cook
and his friends, Pfister and Lobbyist
Philipp, should be installed in the
executive office? Surrounded by the
influences which are pressing these
candidates upon the people, who
doubts that vigilance would at once
be relaxed? That the strong support
which the executive office should fur
nish to the commissioner would be
withdrawn That the recommends
ton for additional legislation which
should be urged at the coming ses-
sion would never be made, with either
of these men in the governors chair,
what reasonable man can doubt? Is
the state to relinquish this claim which
in the aggregate cannot fall below
million dollars in the interests of
Harmony? These are questions
which the voters Of Wisconsin must
answer, and must answer now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-19
JUN W. HUM rs,
Railroad Commissioner,
To Push Investigation Further.

To Push Investigation Further.
The report made by the railroad
commissioner does not include the ex-
| amina ton of the Wisconsin Centrars
books, which has not been completed,
and it only goes back two years. It
is a startling showing and proves
every assertion which Governor La
| Toilette made in regard to the pay
ment of rebates, and justifies in every
particular the message which he sent
| to the legislature and which was crit
| icised so severely by the railroads and
| the manufa cturers, asking for this eX-
| animation for the purpose of recover
| ing this money for the state, in case
it should be found that the state had
been defrauded
State Will Receive Large Sum.
From the investigation thus far
made by Commissioner Thomas it is
| evident that Wisconsin viii recover
from the railroads a very large sum of
money when this investigation shall
have been finally completed. Mime
sofa recovered from the railroads trav-
erSing that state about S147, 900, and
| its examination covered a period of
only six years. The statute of limita-
| lions cannot be raised in Wisconsin
and the state will pursue the investi-
cation as long as there is any evidence
of the Withholding of the earnings
from the reports Of all gross earnings,
| which the law has required them to
make annually for the last forty
years.
Gov. LaFollette Leads the Way.
On the sd day of April, 1909, Gov.
LaFollette sent to the legislature,
then in session, a special message Of
great Importance. 1t presented facts
and arguments in such a convincing
and powerful array that the legisla-
ture was compelled to follow the rec
Ommendation of the governor and pass
a law providing for an Investigation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-19
Office Of
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER.

RAILROAD COMMISSIONER,
State of Wisconsin.
JOHN w. THOMAS,
Commissioner
JOHN NJ. WINTERBOTHAM,
Deputy and Secretary.
MADISON, April 8, 1904.
To His Excellency Robert Nj. La
Toilette.
Governor of Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-19


The Importance of Commissioner
Thomas report cannot be overes-
timated at this particular time When
the people of Wisconsin are about to
determine the selection of governor
for the ensuing two years, and the
election Of senators and asSemblymen
who are to constitute the legislature
Of 1905, the result of the investigation
reported to the present time becomes
q factor of tremendous consequence. 1t
is now beyond dispute that the rail-
road companies owe the STATE of Wis
cOnSin large sums of money withheld
from taxes paid in the form Of a per
cent license fee upon the total amount
Of their gross earnings. That this has
been withheld in violation of law, both
state and federal-that it has been
knowingly and fraudulently withheld
no sane man can dispute. That the
Ubiquitous system Of discriminating be-
tween shippers by secret and favored
rates and rebates is a practice of long
standing by the railroad companies
cannot be successfully controverted.
Investigation Should Go Back 80 Tears
Wisconsin and many other states in
the union, as well as the national
government, recognized this evil more
than a quarter of a century ago and
sought to root it out with legislation
designed to prohibit the practice. The
Granger legislation enacted in the 1O's
and the interstate commerce law, the
struggle to pass which began in 1877,
were aimed primarily at the common
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05

The lady orator, tall and angular
female, was holding forth on the
equality of the sexes and the rights
of women.
made from a rib !" she cried. ut
is canard devised by wicked men.
Now, do l look like l had been made
from a rib? Do |? Can anybody
say that l was? What kind of rib
wa. made of? pause for reply,
if there be one"
Here a small unimportant- looking
man rose, and bowed and said gently
Eyes m I think you was made from
a rib"
"You do?" she retorted, shaking a
lean finger in his direction: "You
do? You are another of the men who
wish to claim credit for everything,
are you2 And so you think l was
made out Of rib of a MANI"
Nom" was the solemn answer
"from the rib of an umbrella"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05

The London Times publishes an
article by Edouard Naville and H. R.
Hall, in which they announce the
discovery through excavations made
in behalf Of the Egypt exploration
fund of the most ancient shrine yet
uncovered, at Thebes. 1t is the NOR
tuary chapel of King Mentuhetep
Nebkherura, of the eleventh dynasty,
who reigned $500 years before Christ.
The chapel ism an Unexpectedly good
state of preservation and it is not
doubted great deal will be learned
through this discovery Of the history
and art of the eleventh dynasty. An
archaeological undertaking of a most
important character i8 about to be set
afoot, namely, the complete e1cava-
ton of Herculaneum. 1t proposed
that this vast work be carried out by
the cooperation of Italy with all the
civilized countries, and that there will
be a central managing committee IN
Rome, with national committees else
where.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05
Astonished The Barber.

Many atories have been told Of
twins, but this, which cropped up IN
West Philadelphia, is the very latest.
Out in the district over the Schuyl-
kill live two men, twins, and it is only
with difficulty that their friends are
able to tell them apart. One morning
one of the twins went to a barber shop
to get shaved and new barber shaved
him. In the afternoon the other twin
went to the same shop and placed him.
self in the new BARRIERS chair. The
barber looked at the man and then
went over to the boss of the shop.
Boss" he said, II think III go
home, I guess there's something the
matter with me.
whats the matter ?" inquired the
boss.
"Well," replied the barber, "see
that man in my chair? l shaved him
only this morning and here he is with
two days growth of beard. 1 guess
I'll quit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05
The Coolest Man.

Mamma, "refectively remarked the
little son Of the Reverend Upright
Jones, as he came into the maternal
presence fresh from a tour Of observa-
ton in a neighboring alley. 81 think
our ice man is just the coolest man IN
the world"
"Why, Absalom, dear, hOwyou talk
You don't think he is better man than
your papa, do your"
YES" stoutly asserted the young
ster, Il think he is"
"Whyl Why What makes you
think SOP"
"Well, just saw him out here in
the alley trying to make his horse get
up when he didn't want to; an he
whipped i'm an he whipped i'm an
he scolded to i'm, but he wouldn't 60
and then he just sat down on an ash
barrel an told i'm all about God and
the bad place"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05

John C. Goodlow, an honest old ne
gro who had lived at Hamburg Iowa.
a quarter Of a century, was the victim
of joke a few nights ago and died
from fright while his tormentors were
preparing to burn him at the stake
He had been made to believe he was
under arrest upon some trumped-up
charge, and his captors said they
were going to burn him alive. Wood
and shavings were piled up around
him and then bucket Of water, which
he was told was kerosene, was thrown
over him. Just as the jokers were
preparing to apply the match the
victims groans ceased and it was
found that he was dead.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05
Facts About Japan.

TIL. empire includes 5000 islands,
stretching nearly 1900 miles.
Area, 161,1 square miles-are
large as the North Atlantic States.
Coal the chief wealth-9,O00 900
tons mined in 1901.
Textile production increased from
100000 worth in 1886 to $50, 000,-
900 worth in 1901.
The population in 1900, 44,005, 937
Day laborers receive 20 cents day
women servants "a cents a month,
men servants $1.36 a month, women
farm laborers SIS. so, men farm laborer:
1886.
Four hundred and eighty daily pa
pers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05

Virginia Polytechnic Institute ca
diets severely whipped a negro who
was accused of insulting white girls,
in Blacksburg, Va. The town people
captured the boy and put him in jail.
He was released, and the cadets, hear
ing of the matter, caught the negro
and carried him up the road toward
Christiansburg. He was soundly
beaten and told to take freight train
to Christiansburg. His speed not sat-
isfying the crowd, he was again caught
and tied to a tree. His clothing was
stripped from him to his waist and
then, with ropes and heavy switches,
he was beaten until nearly insenslble.
After this time he was released and
told to move again. This time he
moved.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05
Cured His Mother of rheumatism.

MY mother has been a sufferer for
many years with rheumatism, says w.
II. Howard, of Husband, Pa. cat
times she was unable to move at all,
while at times walking was painful. l
presented her with a bottle of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and after few APP
plications she decided it was the most
wonderful pain reliever she had ever
tried, in fact, she is never without 1t
now and is at all times able to walk.
An occasional application of Pain Balm
keeps away the pain that she was for
merly troubled with" For sale at
Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05

A Luray man objected to doing the
chores around the house and attempt
ed to show by quoting the Scriptures
that such duties belonged to women.
His wife replied by quoting Kings 81
%: 81 will wipe out Jerusalem as
man wipeth a dish, wiping it and turn.
ing it upside down" The man has
since done his share Of the work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05

The jury in the case of Mrs. A. T.
Spencer vs.. the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company, which was tried in
Roanoke, in which $4,000 damages
were asked for the death of Mrs.
Spencer's husband, who was an engi-
neer and who was killed in a wreck
several months ago, awarded the full
amount.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05

John Newcomer, of Roxbury, Wash
ington county, who farms the Rev.
Joshua Harp's land, while blowing re-
Gently came across den Of foxes. He
notified some men at the distillerY.
About half dozen repaired to the
scene and captured five cubs. The
old one escaped. The young ones are
about half grown. Walter Pryor has
three and Howard Baker has two Of
them, and will try to raise them
HagsrSt0,Vn Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-05-05

Noe. !, Band 100 run daily between harris.
burg and Hagerstown.
Daily.
I Daily except Sunday.
On Sundays will leave Philadel phia al
49, p. m.
Pullman palace sleeping cars between New
York and Knoxville, Tenn, on trains West
and ~ east.
Through coaches To and from Ia iIads lpbia
on trains and east aud and gWost
j. r. BOYD, superintendent.
II. A. RIDDLE. Genl PaHt. Agent.