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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-18
Expenses for quarter $, ,7sO s5 Balance on hand No-
 vember 1, 1904. ....... 53 21

The relief expenses have been heavy, and funds are needed for general use, and for the special coal donations to de- serving poor people at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The death of several liberal contributors has affected our re- sources, and now supporters are need ed. The cash balance is unusually small for the beginning of the winters work
 sThe number of families or persons. reported or applying during the term, S2S. Increase over last year, 142.
 Disposition of Applicants.
 Work supplied or secured. ........ 3s4 Relief supplied or secured. ......... 1O1 Aided to reach friends institutions.
 etc --..................... 5O Police cases, probationers, etc ...... 14T Dismissed, refused work or not
 needing help :. ................ 1s1
 Total <. .. .............. ........ S2S
 Residents, not included in above tables, but employed in labor depart n1ents, and paid cash. Men, 34; women, 55. Wages paid, $1,124S9, and the same people were sent to 12S outside jobs about the city.
 Boxes of wood sold, 1,2SO 1-2, or 31 2-S cords less than last year, due, probably to the vast increase in the use of gas stoves Laundries done, 1872.
 Care of Transient People.
 Women, 122; men and boys, 363 To- tai, 4S5. Lodgings supplied. SIT, and meals, sos. at cost of $1SS.14. Of this amount 82 1-2 per cent. was worked out, and the balance was expended in relief to sick and disabled people.
 As will be seen by the above figures. the work of the association has been greater than for the same term year ago. Apparently there is less call for employees in the labor market, and the result is more travelling men to be cared for, and more local people to be aided.
 The temporary detention of juvenile misdemeanants Cat the order of parents or the courts) has become so import ant that special provision for their safe keeping is imperative, and the associa- tion will soon complete the construc- ton of three comfortable rooms in the lodging house, where the boys will be kept entirely separate from the tram sient lodgers, and under the joint su- pervision of the police and our own people. Nine boys can be accommodate ed in these rooms which are well light ed and ventilated. Girls and young wo- men will be kept in the main building as formerly. This arrangement pre- vents association with older prisoners wi ile awaiting trial
 The cost of these improvements will be about $4O0.
 The meeting was largely attended, and much interest indicated in the work.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-18
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL

Of New Haven Branch of Needlework
 Guild.
 The fourteenth annual meeting of the New Haven branch of the Needlework Guild will be held at the room, 200 Orange street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock. All interested in the work are cordially invited.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-18
oB1TUARY NOTES.
peath of nIrn. CntharIne pIron.

Death of Hrs. CntIiarine Dixon.
 The many friends Of Mrs. Catherine Dixon were greatly shocked to hear Of her sudden death at the New Haven hospital yesterday morning. Mrs. Dix on had recently undergone an operation for gall stones and had passed through this operation in a very satisfactory manner. Mrs. Dixon was apparently recovering rapidly when a sudden turn for the worse came. Mrs. Dixon was a young woman of only thirty-fve years. She was the mother of three little girls. the oldest being about twelve years. She was the center Of a happy family and was devoted to her children and her husband.
 Mrs. Dixon was formerly of Bran ford. where she was well known. Af- ter her marriage to James F. Dixon she moved to New Haven. where she had since resided. Mrs. Dixon was member of St. Mary's church.
 She leaves husband. three daugh- ters. Frances, Cecelia and Veronica, a mother, Mrs. Charles Mccarthy, and three sisters, the Misses Elizabeth, Ella and Catherine Began. Her husband and children reside at 90 Thomas street.
 The funeral will probably be on Sum day, The interment will be in the Branford cemetery, and the arrange ments will be in the charge of William Clancy of Branford.
 MRS. JAMES BURNS OF MILFORD.
 Mrs. James Burns, aged eighty-one years, died Wednesday evening after an illness of some time. The deceased was native of Milford and sister of Mark and Nathan Merwin of Gulf street. The funeral services will take place at her late residence on Cover nors avenue this afternoon at o'clock. The services will be conducted by the Rev. H. H. Morse, pastor of the First Congregational church, and interment will be in the family plot at Milford cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-05
EXCITING RACE
OF WHEELMEN
RenOs Defeat 0aklanders in
Fifty-Mile Relay Contest
and Secure Championship

CARSON, New, July Am one of
the most exciting races ever held in
Nevada the Reno wheelmen to-day de-
feated the Oakland wheelmen in
fifty-mile relay race and won the
championship of the Pacific Coast. The
Reno boys had seven -eighths of mile
to spare when they crossed the tape
in the final mile. In the third relay,
Hearther Of the Oaklands met with an
accident following Kornmeyer of the
Reno team to secure a lead of nearly
one-quarter of a mile. However, Korn-
meyer waited for his opponent to catch
up and both finished even.
The Oaklands had a lead of one
eighth of a mile in the fifth relay. How
ever, Mckenzie, of the Renos. over
came the lead and finished a good dis
tance ahead. From that time on Reno
was never in danger of losing. Ked-
die and Williamson, Smith. Updike and
Carter were the leaders in the race.
The riders were: Oakland-WilIiam-
son, Haurat. Hearther, Nelson, Hol-
den. Burgner, Neff, Mourour, H. Han
cock, Smith. Reno-Keddie. Korn-
meyer, Knox, Mefley, Mckenzie. John
son, 0. Peckham, Morshon, Updike,
Carter.
Tonight is the third Of the carnival
at Carson and Mardi Gras is now. in
progress. About two thousand strahg-
ers are in town and accommodations
are impossible to obtain The business
men have advanced the price of all
their goods 100 per cent.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-05
EDDIE HANLON
RETURNS HOME
Is Given a Greeting Which
for Genuine Warmth Has
Seldom Been Exceeded

San Francisco had a little celebra-
ton in addition to the roar and noise
of the Fourth last night when the
shining lights of the sporting frater-
nifty turned out to welcome Eddie
Hanlon on his return from the East.
The popular little boxer arrived about
s o'clock and was met at the ferry
by Morris Levy. NJ. Sullivan, Billy Jor-
dan, Billy Roach and host of others.
So many were there that Eddie was
quite unnerved. Before he could re-
cover he was presented with a huge
floral piece, while the Native Sons
band of the California Parlor played
strains such as might greet a return
ing warrior. Eddie was escorted with
pomp and fireworks to his home and
family by his cheering friends. He
was in tip top health and says he had
the time of his life.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-05
TacOma's Heavy Sluggers
Get Sixteen Hits Off the
San Francisco Twirler
PITCHER KEEFE IN FORM
For Seven Innings He Has
Batsmen at His Mercy,
After Which He WeakenS
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Pacifc Coast Leaguel
Special Dispatch to The Call.

TACOMA. July 4-Tacoma TOOK the
doubleheader to-day from the San
Francisco team. TO whom they tried
20 present the morning contest by
erring at critical moments. However.
the home players batted Yerkes in the
eighth and secured four runs more than
enough to win the game. St Vrain
pitched well, but was poorly supported
In the afternoon keefe was in fine
form for seven innings. In the last
two rounds he became weak and gave
many bases on balls. which were re-
sponsible for the two runs Of the Vls-
stors. Keefe was relieved by Thomas,
who finished the game. Eagan brought
IN the first runs for the Tigers with
q home run hit over the left field fence
with two men on bases. Jones was hit
frequently and his support was dis
courag ging. Reitz and Casey did some
spectacular work in the diamond, while
Mclaughlin. Hildebrand and Waldron
were the star outfielders. In the fourth
Waldron made a perfect return OF Ea-
Ean's drive 10 deep center, retiring
Nordyke at third base. Scores:
MORNING GAME
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VESSEL is SEIZED BY
GOVERNMENT OFFICERS

VICTORIA. B. c.. July 4.-rbe
steamer City Of Nanaimo. carrving
Fourth of July excursionists from VIC
toria to PORT Angeles, Wash. was
seized this afternoon by the United
states customs officers for an alleged
violation of the passenger CARRYING
regulations. 1t is said that the C,itv
Of NanaiTno failed to submit herself
to the usual inspection by the United
States officials. She was making her
second trip to Port Angeles when
seized. The steamer is the property
Of the Esouimalt and Nanaimo Rail-
way Company and is valued at s125-
600. She will be held until the case
is submitted to the Federal Depart
ment of Marine. The steamer What
com of the Alaska Steamship Com
pany feet went over to bring the ex-
cursionists, who numbered over 500
back to Victoria.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-05
Annual Regatta on Lake Merritt Is
Enjoyed by Great Throng.

the South End and Dolphin crews
starting from one side of the judges
float and the Ariel and Alameda fours
from the other. The Alamedas turned
first, the Ar4els next, the South Ends
third and the Dolphins last. The Ala
media crew won by several lengths, the
Ariels being second and the South
Ends beating the Dolphins for third
place by a narrow margin. Time,
7:37.
The Alameda crew was made up of
w. S. Gillogly. bow; c. Mcconnell. No.
2; Frank Hunt, No. 8; T. NJ. Shay,
stroke, and Carson Donnelly, cock
swain. The Ariel crew-Matt Brady,
bow; H. Opeldt, No. 2; Henry Williams.
No. 8; Edward Murphy, stroke, and
Eddie Flanders, cockswain. The South
End crew-Frank Baker, bow; E.
Wright, No. 2; ]. Gibson, No 8; B.
Marsh, stroke. and Albert Sonnenberg.
cockswain. The Dolphin crew..
Seibel. bow; T. r. Dixon, No. .; w. A
Remensperger. No. 3: H. A. Swedland,
stroke, and J. J. Cronin, cockswain.
In the race for the senior outraged
skiff championship Charles Wilson of
the Ariel Rowing Club took the place
of A. W. Pape of the Dolphin Boating
Club, E. B. Thorning of the Alameda
Boat Club being his opponent, Thorn
Ing was first to the turn. He took so
wild a course on the home stretch that
Wilson might have beaten him easily
had he kept reasonably straight, but
he followed Thorning and was beaten
by several lengths. Time. S:4SA.
the Alameda and Dolphin crews start
ed from one side of the judges plat
form and the South Ends from the
other The Alamedas were first to turn
the stakes. the Dolphins second and the
South Ends third. The Alamedas won
as they liked, the Dolphins finishing
second and the South Ends last. Time,
1855 The winning Alameda crew was
the same as that which won the cham
pionship in the intermediate class. The
Dolphin crew was the same as that
which rowed in the same rae In the
South End crew George Collopy was
bow; f. Duplissea, No. .; E. PalIas
No. 3; +. Scully, stroke, and A. Son
nenberg, cockswain.
Both Alameda crews rowed the same
rapid stroke, starting off and finishing
at about fifty strokes to The minute
They had the advantage of rowing in a
beautiful new barge built by AL ,Rog-
ers. 1t is almost as light as a shell.
OFFICIALS OF THE DAY.
The officials of the day were T. ]
Kennedy of the Dolphins, referee
Leander Stevenson, starter; Franz
Browning, George James and ]. B
keenan,. timers; marshal of the course
Robert Macarthur; assistant marshals
w. T. Howe and AL kim: judges al
the finish, n. A. Denvir, J. T. Sullivan
c. M. Farrell and George Tupper
judges at the turn. A. C. Du Fosse, w
H. Mead. ]. Lewis and w. o. Patch
The regatta was in charge of the re.
gatta committee of the Pacific Athletic
Association.
During the interval between the thirC
and fourth races DR.. f. w. Riehl wa!
to have given life saving exhibition
by the aid of kites, but, the wind no
being strong enough, the attempt wa:
abandoned. Many Japanese daylight
| fireworks we're sent up and proved
| highly entertaining.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-05
COLMA BATTLES
ARE BLOODLESS
Five Bouts Fail to Arouse
Enthusiasm of Holiday
Prize Fight Followers
McMULLEN A SURPRISE
''Main Go" Requires Warn
inc of, Deputy Sheriff to
Make Sullivans Fight

The battles Of the Revolution, which
made the celebration OF Independence
day possible, were not reproduced in
the fight pavilion at Colma yesterday.
About 500 made the long journey. and
for their pains were treated to five
bloodless bouts. including two knock
outs, that contributed nothing to the
enthusiasm. A few courageous small
toys with a basket OF frecrackers could
have wrought more entertainment for
the bloodthirsty and more real damage
to themselves
The saving feature of the disappOint-
ing afternoon was the go between Jack
McMullen of the CoIma Club and Eddie
COyne, the pride of the Mission" The
pride" certainly had a fall. In spite
of his crouch and spectacular fOOtwOrk
Eddie met a youngster who had a right
and left behind his gloves and the abil-
ity to land when and where most need
ed. While McMullen had clearly out
pointed Coyne up to the end Of the al
lOtted four rounds, the pride was
still strong on his legs, and TO prolOnS
the fun another round was demanded
Then, Of course, Referee AL Young gave
the decision where il belonged and
there was no objection.
The main contest was advertised to
be between Jack Sullivan and George
Sullivan. heavy weights. 1t was a long
way from being a star attraction, al
though a moments excitement was
promised when both of the big fellows,
tired of wrestling, fell over the ropes.
In the first round Jack Sullivan danced
and waxed merry, and eleven sue
cessive times George put a caressing
right to the prOtruding point Of Jacks
jaw. There was nothing to cause slum-
ber in the blows and Jack continued TO
dance. using in the infghting a four
inch jab which might have groggied
feather-weight. The gong saved Jack
in the second, and in the third Deputy
Sheriff Carroll offered to end the agony
unless the Sullivans would drill They
tried, but couldn't. and on the showing
the verdict went to George.
The first mixup on the card was be-
tween William O'Brien and William
Henry, and there was nothing doing
until the middle Of the fourth round.
when Henry decided TO take nap for
ten seconds.
showed a willingness to do his best with
Chiefly" Johnson. another pride Of the
Mission" Edward used a right shift
in the beginning and looked promising.
In the third, however, when the little
fellows worked their arms like Spring
Valley windmill, the Mission wonder
got to the right place and the Hartford
man was carried to his corner.
Billy Miller. a new one and unat-
| tached, took the place of Tony Ford,
| scheduled to go against Joe Larkin OF
the Belmont Club. Larkin. according
to the announcer. weighed 13S pounds.
but he did not look the part. Perhaps
he appeared so big because Miller was
so small but against clever boxing the
| evident superiority in weight told in
I the second round. when Miller went
out
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-05
ANGELS WIN AND LOSE.
Break Even With the Portland Men
in a Double Header.

PORTLAND, July 4.-Los Angeles
and Portland broke even to-day, the
visitors shutting out the local team in
the morning and Portland returning
the compliment this afternoon. For
eight and half innings this afternoon
5000 spectators witnessed a mastery
fight between Baum and Butler. Both
had kept their hits scattered and been
afforded excellent support, when Chase
unfortunately overthrew into the out
field in throwing to second and enabled
Portland to score. Scores:
MORNING CAME
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-05

The Alameda Boat Club carried off
the honcrs at the annual championship
rowing regatta held yesterday on Lake
Merritt, winning the three barge races
and one of the outraged skiff events.
The only first prize not won by an
Alameda crew or single sculler was the
junior outraged skiff race, in which
F. ]. Sherry of the Dolphin Boat Club
came in first AL kim, assistant mar
shall of the course and a member of
the Alameda Boat Club, filed protest
against Sherry on the ground that he
impeded the course Of the other COM
petitors. No decision was rendered.
The matter will be referred to the
board of managers of the Pacific Asso-
citation of the Amateur Athletic Union
The weather at Oakland yesterday
was delightful, a light breeze just
ruff1ing the surface of the lake. The
shores and lighthouses were crowded
with spectators and many small row
boats and sailboats went to and fro on
the water. The first race was started
at 2:30 p. m and thereafter the events
proceeded regularly, so that the pro-
gramme was finished at 4:30 p. m.
The first event was the intermediate
four cared barge race, in which the
Alameda Boat Club crew, consisting of
G. F. Schroeder, bow; E. G. Hansen,
No. Q; B. G. Lyons, No. 5; A. c. Webb
Jr. stroke, and Carson Donnelly, cock
swain, won as it liked from the Dol
phin crew, made up of A. Bertrand,
bow; E. Scheppler, No. 2; T. Harris,
No. 3; w. Harris, stroke, and w Wood,
cockswain Time, 7:45.
SHERRY STEERS WILDLY.
The competitors in the junior out
rigged skiff race were z. j. Sherry of
the Dolphin Club A. w. Keegan of the
Ariel Rowing Club and Harry Nelson
of the Alameda Boat Club. Sherry had
the inside station, Keegan was in the
center and Nelson on the outside. near
the bank Of the lake. Almost from the
start Sherry steered wildly. taking
Keegans water and shortly afterward
Nelson's, though he escaped foulinG
either of them. After the turn Sherry
wandered all over the course, but fin
ished first. Nelson being second and
keegan third Time, 9:1S%.
The race for the junior barge cham
pionship brought cut four competitors
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-05
TWENTY HITS OFF COOPER.
Seattle Batsmen Strike a 300 Gait
Against Peters Man.

SEATTLE, July 4-Seattle's terrific
Elugging took all the interest out of
the morning contest. Cooper was
touched up for twenty hits, with
doubles and triples thrown in for fun
Shields had Oakland guessing all the
time. Oakland got off well in the aft
ernoon, but went TO pieces in the sew
enth inning, when it seemed the game
was Peters. Scores:
MORNING GAME.
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AFTERNOON GAME.
SUMMARY

Errors-Irvin. Knell C2). Gorton O. Struck
out-By Keefe 4. by Jones Z Bases on balls
on Keefe 10 OF Jones 4 Hit by pitcher
Lynch Passed balls-Gorton 2 Wild pitch
Keefe. Stolen bases-Sheehsn, Nordyke, Lynch.
Tvvo-bsse hits - Mclaughlin. Sheehan. Hide
brand. Innings pitched BY Keefe So by
Thomas = Home run-Eagan. Earned runs
Tacoma 3. Sacrifice hit-McLaughlin.
Double play-Hogan 10 Sheehan. Left on bases
Tacoma 13. San Francisco IL Hits = OF
Keefe 8. Time OF gane-Two hours and five
minutes. Umpires-McCarthy and Mcdonald.
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SUMMARIES

Errors-Eagsn, Graham. St Vrain, Reitz.
Struck out-By st. Nrain ,. by Yerkes ..
Bases OF bslls-On 81. Nrain . Wild pitches
BY 81. Train ]. Stolen base-Eagan. Two
base hits-Lynch, Sheehan. Nordyke Nc
Lsughl.n % Graham. Townsend. Anderson,
Hiidebranj. Earned runs-Tscoma = san
Francisco 3. Sacrifice hits-NOrdyke. Double
plsy-LaEsn TO Casey 10 NOrdyle. First bs Sc
on crrors-Tscoma l. san Francisco 3. Left
on bases-Tacoma = san FranciscO :. Time
~ Eame-TWo hours five minutes. Umpires-
Mcdonald and Mccarthy.
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AFTERNOON GAME.
SUMMARY

Errors-Ganley. Francks, Lohnan Ea-,.,
rrunsooakland 2 Two-base hits-Scbladay ,
ssacrinee hits-Van Haltren 2 Mohler Hnebes
Hughes l. of Graham A. Struck @ls-9n ~.
hughes .. by Graham 3. Double nIa,oy
francks 10 Schlafiey to Streib. Passed bsi,
LonTnan Wild pitch-Graharn fYnpSra DaI-
OConnelL Time Of game-One hour ard %
minutes. Hit by pitched ball-By Grahan %
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-05

Thirty years is the average age OF an
ostrich, and the annual yield Of a bird
in captivity is from two to four pounds
of plumes.
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SUMMARY.

Sacrifice nits-Chase. Brashsar. Baum Err
rors-Nadeau, Raymond, Brashear CD, Chase.
stolen base-Drennan. Bases on balIs-OH
Butler l. on Baum 1. Struck out-By Baum
Two-base hit-Smith. Double plays-Raynond
to Beck TO Raymond. Smith Chase Butler
to Castro. Francis to Castro 10 Beck Left on
bases-Portland >, Los Angeles 3. First base
on errOrs-Portland ,. Los Angeles ?. Time OF
game-One hour and thirty minutes. Umpire
Brown. Attendance-6O00
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Left on basss-Portland 5, Los Angeles T.
First base on errors-POrtland l. Los Angeles
f. Time Of game-One hour forty-fve minutes.
Umpire-Browne. Attendance-5oO.
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Base hits. Q = 3 81 A22
Base hits... O . s
Summary

Errors - Williams. Smith. Hall Ganlev
-arned runs Saattle Q. Two-base hits
van Haltren o. Blankenship FrisIS Han
shields smith, Francks. Three-haee bi+e'
Williams ? Sacrifice hits-Blankenship smith
Stolen nsses-smith, Hall. Bases on balisHOff
SooPer :, Struck out-By Shields Z. by Cooper
3. Double play-Mohler unassisted Psssod
6alls-Lewis. Byrne, Wild .Pitches-CoopeT .
Hit by pitched ball-By Cooper. TTnnire
OConnell- Time OF game-One hour and afty
mirutes. anu MY
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Errors-Castro Francis o. Shea. Gray.
Earned runs-Los Angeles .. Stolen base
Spies. Bases on balls-On Gray . Struck
out--By Iberg 4. by Gray 5. Two base hits
Flood, Ross. Double play-Chase to Toman
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-05
MORNING GAME.
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AFTERNOON GAME.

Totals % 1 q 10 Totals. IS SEA Is
sNo one out when winning run was made
RUNS AND HITS BY INNINGS.
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MORNING GAME.

Totals 80 2 16 y IS Totals. IS "a !
RUNS AND HITS BY INNINGS.
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WEIMER IS HIT
BY BATTED'BALL
Chicago Twirler Is Car
ried Off the Field-Eight-
eenth Game for New York
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
MORNING GAME.

PITTSBURG July Am the morning game
Pitcher Weimer Of Chicago was disabled by
batted ball and carried off the field At
tendance. y 05O. Score:
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.
MORNING GAME

MORNING GAME.
PHILADELPHIA, July 4-The locals could
not hit Chesbro in the morning game. Attend
ance IA 500 Score:
The colored American., 1904-06-11

can he pays $1,000 per week. He
operates the lunch car himself.
By carefully saving his earnings he
has saved up enough to buy a stock
farm, consisting Of eighty acres. and he
employs man to take care of that
farm on shares. The man has the care
of the farm and of Mr. Gairey's stock,
and his commission is that he gets
half of what he raises on the farm for
doing the farm work, and taking care
of the stock.
Mr.. CAREY makes a speciality of rails
ing fine breed heifers and jacks; his
jacks bringing him $4,000 each at one
month cid, in good condition, and his
young heifers, $4,000 each at three
months old in good condition. He has
a number of fine mares that he uses
Exclusively for breeding jacks, and they
are said to be good investments.
From a small income his lunch bust
ness pays him about $25O.OO per month
Mr.. CAREY is man of limited edu-
cation, but has good common sense,
and knows the value of dollar
Grand Island is a town of about TO-
600 inhabitants, and Mr. CAREY has
the absolute control of the lunch bust
ness in that city. In the beginning he
had four white competitors, but they
are now all out of business. He is of
the opinion that the race question IS
solving itself. He has a very liberal
bank account, pays all Of his bills by
checks, owns quite a few houses and
lots around town, and is highly re-
spected by the people of Grand Island
Mr.. CAREY is a member of the National
Negro Business League, is a staunch