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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
PREPARING TO SEND
TROOPS TO CUBA
Plans Were Completed Yesterday for
Active Intervention If Secretary
Taft Fails in His Purpose.

Oyster Bay, \. Y, Sept. 26 Plans
for the transfer Of troops from the
United States to Cuba In the event If
the failure Of Secretary Tafts mission
to bring about peaceful solution OF the
trouble IN the island republic, have
been completed
The final step was taken yesterday,
according to an announcement made
here last night, when the transport
Sumner. now lying ut the New York
Navy Yard was put commission. The
Sumner Is In readiness for the immcdi-
ates eInbaTkation Of troops. Negotia-
tions are already under way for the
acquisition Of merchant steamers to be
used as transports.
That events of yesterday have has
tened plans which have been long in
preparations scents apparent A fompara-
tixely small force Of marines which was
sent to Coba originally, will be immedi-
ately augmented, orders having been is
sued for several additional warships 70
sail at once for Cuba. These reinforce
mcnts will reach there within few
DAYS and will be ready to land marines
ii necessary long before the regular
troops now awaiting orders can be
moved. Shouid armed Intervention
come these forces undoubtedly will form
the vanguard Of the invading army.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
NEW COMPANY NOW
HAS DlSBANDED
Montpelier Fire Department Gets An
other Upheaval In the Act Of the
Hook and Ladder Company
Last Night.

The interminable FIRE department
wrHngle in Montpelier got another chap
ter added when the hook and ladder
company, which was recently organized
BY ex-Ciief Peck to succeed the com
pany disbanded by that official for the
good Of the service dishanded itself
last night. This action was done be
cause Of the act Of the city council
in deposing Chief Peck and his assist
ants, g. s. Whittier and Henry Cashen.
The men say that they disband to let
the new chief start anew.
This leaves Montpelier today with
only volunteer hose company to fight
fire. Acting Chief Wahlen said today,
however. that he did not consider the
situation dangerous. because hundreds
of citizens would come to the aid Of
the department in case Of necessity. It
is expected that the department viii
be rcorganized tonight
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
GR0roN.

Mrs. G. J. Bailey visited in Hardwiek
several days last week.
simon Emery, who Is i'll with Bright's
disease, is falling.
+. VI Hanchet and family visited in
Burke recently.
Johnnie, youngest son Of John Hall, Is
ill with canker rash.
Joseph Barney has opened pool an.l
lunch room in the basement Of the Hatch
block
Mrs. S. n. Worthington, who has been
visiting Mr. and Mrs. K, n. Darling, re-
turned last week to her home ii Agawan,
Mass
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren WEIGH Of East
Corinth visited in town over Sunday
Mrs g. II. Piilsbny, Mrs. Emma j.
Clark and Carrie Chalmers returned Sat
urday from their weeks stay in Boston.
Mrs Charles Ross left Saturday to
visit her father, Elder John Evans, at
Meredith, n. IT,
Victor Page has finished work at the
bobbin factory and moved his family To
Barre
School in the PlnmIncr district re-
opened this week after being closed
nearly two weeks on account Of the diph-
liberia scare
The mail carriers on all r. I. 2. routes
lcnying this Office have received orders
from the post office department to delay
their leaving the Office one hour OF until
after tie arrival Oh the Boston mail
lSrcd Hayward, buttefmaker At tie
creamery has closed lis lah0rs here and
moved his fnmilv 10 East CoIiuth Mr..
ANA Atfs. Iiayward have made many
friends during their stay ~ town who
regret their going away Mr. Hay
wards place IN the creamery u tllled by
Claude Nelson OF Ryegate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
FOSS FAILED
IN PRIMARIES
He Attempted to SuppIant
Eben 5. Draper
MORAN LED IN HIS PARTY
Secured More Than Half the Number o1
Delegates Necessary to Insure His
Nomination for Governor Of
Massachusetts.

Boston, Sept, 26.-The attempt TO
0nst Lieutenant Governor Eben s. Drap-
er from the second place on the party
ticket By means Of reciprocity LEVER
operated hy Il. n. I'oss of Boston, failed
yesterday at the Republican primaries
throughout the state. Efforts to sup
plant Congressman Butler Amcs in the
fifth district and Ernest WI Roberts III
the seventh, with other Republican can
didates, also proved futile,
On the other hand, returns from the
few Democratic primaries showed thar
District Attorney John b. Moran 81
Suffolk county, had defeated the party
leaders opposed 10 bis candidacy for
governor. and also showed chat he had
secured more than half the number Of
delegates necessary to secure his nomi-
nation.
There was spirited contest in the
tenth congressional district between two
aspirants for the Democratic nomination,
and at 4 late hour returns indicated
that Joseph n. OConnell Of Dorchester
had defeated Senator Edward L. Logan
Of South Boston
The Republican nomination for con
gress in the eleventh district, which has
been represented by 4 Democrat since
its creation four years ago will 70 to
state Senator Daniel w. Lane.
Although the result Of Mr.. Foss's
campaign was Disappointing 10 his sup
porters, he will nevertheless have i
number Of delegates in the convention
on October 6 MIR. Foss carried the town
0f Peabody, four out 0f the eight wards
in Taunton. one ward in Springfield, the
town OF Falmouth and one ward out Of
twenty-five in Boston. He also secured
fifteen out 81 thirtv-nine delegates III
Fall River and four out OF twenty seven
IN New Bedford Somewhat meager re-
turns from other parts az the state
seem to show that while MIR Foss had
secured a few delegates, his total would
not be sufficient 10 threaten MIR. Drap-
crs denomination.
In the fifth district, Representative
Ames defeated Frank e. Dunbar Of Low
ell quite decisiyely, and Representative
Roberts, according TO returns late last
night, had safe lead over Benjamin
n. Johnson Of Lynn in the seventh dis
trict.
IN the Republican senatorial districts
Thomas W. Williams defeated William
VT. Ames in the FIRST Bristol Frank NJ.
Chase yanquished |. r. Oloqun in the
second Bristol
The hottest fight in the Democratic
senatorial district was in the third Suf-
folk. between Alderman A. w. Dixon
and former Representative Daniel j.
Kilev. Alderman Dixon had the support
AZ Mnvnr Eityocrafd ,vhilp Mr. kflev
was backed by Martin VI. Lomasney
the ward Democratic leader. Alder.
man Dixon won the fight
District Attorney Moran carried at
least three quarters OF the twenty five
wards Of the city, although the Demo.
cratic lcades claimed last night To have
defeated the Moran forces in many OF
the wards.
Congressman John A. Sullivan issued
a statement claiming that he results II
the primaries in this city Indicate the
nomination Of Henry n Whitney over
Moran.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
Death Of Miss Mattha Davidson.

Groton, Sept. 2e. Miss Martha Da.
wilson died at the home Of her brother,
Alex. Davidson in this village Sunday
evening, after long and painful III.
ness from complication Of diseases.
Miss Davidson was se,enty-one years
Of age aud had made her home with
her brother since the death of his wife
thirtysix years ago, coming from Wigh-
tonshire county. Scotland, at that time.
Her health already weakened by age,
had steadily declined since the death
Of her niece, Miss Mary Davidson, a
year and hall age. Miss Davidson
was a lifelong member OF the Presby-
terrain church, living every day de-
volt Christian life, The funeral was
held at the Methodist church tuesday
at p. nj. The Rev. A, J. Hough off
ciated
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
READY FOR THE CHARGE.
Arguments in the Woodward Dean Alien
alton Action Are finished.

Woodsville, N. IT., Sept co. The
Woodward Dean alienation trial was
continued Yesterday with The defendant,
D Dean, on the stand. He conlradict-
ed all the statements made by witnesses
for plaintiff on every material point
said he never made the statements in
lawyer lIibhard's Office, which Mr. Wood.
ward and Mr, IIibbnrd haze both testi.
fled to, never kissed Mrs Woodward
or had improper relations with her what.
ever; never nadc any of the statements
testified ID BY Mrs. Woodward, and, in
fact elnphaticnly denied everything
testified 70 against him BY plaintiff and
his witncsses
Tho plainfiff called Dr. Smith Of Ieb.
anon. n. H.. and other witnesses ii re-.
bpttnl AZ To Tic domestic relations be.
tween IKE Woodwafds before the tiot-
bic arose. which they said had always
been pleasant As far ais they had OBJ.
served
81 this point both rested, and irving
w. Drew Of Lancaster argued for the
defendant, followed by q. +. Branch
Of Manchester for Ar. Woodward.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
A CLUBS ANNIVERSARY.
Philomathians Started It's Work Twelve
Years Ago.

The PhilomatIian club, one of the
leading women's club Of the city, cele-
bFated its twelfth anniversary in d
most enjoyable manner last evening at
the home Of Mrs. RI. p. Cate on East
street. Nearly all Of the twenty four
members Of the club were present and
after short business meeting at first,
the members entertained each other with
vacation notes. each one relating their
ioTneyings and experiences Following
this delightful collation. was served
and the remainder Of the evening was
passed pleasantly in social way. The
hostesses Of the occasion were Mrs. O.
FL Hale, president Of the club and Mrs.
Cate, vice president.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
MILE A MINUTE
EXPRESS WRECKED
Accident at catlin, Ind, This Morning
Killed Three and Injured ss People
-wreckage Caught Fire.

Peru, Ind, Sept. 26.-At five o'clock
this morning a passenger train running
on the Wabash r. r., at rate OF go
miles an hour, dashed through ain open
switch aud into a line of freight cars at
Catlin. II was at first reported that
every person on the train was either
killed or injured. but later estimates
place the dead at three. The wreckage
caught fire from exploding tanks in the
coaches and only the dining ear was
saved from the flames. Engineer S. y.
Butter and Fireman W. w. Ellison are
supposed to be dead in the flaming
debris
The only other dead known thus far Is
Nail Clerk Harding OF lyesdale, Ind.
Both Butter and Ellison live in Peru.
Tie injured number SO people.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
TALK OF THE TOWN.

st. John court, c. O. f., will hold a
whist party in X. Of c. hall, Scampini
block, Thursday evening. September 27.
Admission, 10 cents. Playing TO begin
at s:i5.
Dr. w. i. Mann went to Springfield
today for few days visit. He will
return Friday
n. y Ballard went to Mortified this
afternoon On business.
G. q. Moore went TO Groton today on
business
Mr.. and Mrs. James Walker went to
Sherbrooke, z. q, today for week 5
visit with friends.
Mrs N. u. Phelps went to Battling
ton this morning for q few days visit
The fire department was called down
to the north end Of the city this fore
noon To watch a chimney which was
acting badly. The chimney was in a
house owned By William Hawes and
occupied by an Italian family. J. Dol
Vosco rang the alarm from box 143,
which is located at the corner of Cen
ter ands Blackwell street. The services
of the department we're not needed.
When the alarm was rung in, some Of
the iiremeH were engaged in painting on
the exterior front Of the central station.
In his haste to get down the ladder,
one fireman spilled pail Of paint and
the yellow stuff spattered over the big
doors and the granite trimming. The
flremen spent several hours in removing
tile stains
Prof. Parker Leach, teacher Of vocal
culture. will locate IN this city early in
October. Madame Leach, late soprano
isoloist and musical director Of the
Washington Heights Baptist church
choir and Dr. fIalloway's 33rd street
choir, New York city, will be sssociat.
cd with Mr.. Leach in his work here in
Central Vermont
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
KNOCKED DOWN BY AUTO.
James Hanley Of Burlington Was Rem
dered Unconscious.

Burlington Sept. 70. james Hanley
was run into by an automobile on the
SheIburne road late yesterday afternoon,
knocked down and injured 50 that he
had to be taken to the Fanny Allen hos
pital. He was returning in wagon
from the horse auction at the Pierson
farm, Al he alightcd from the wagon
TO board an approaching electric car the
automobile struck him and stunned him
So that he did not entirely regain his
senses until late in the evening He
was taken on the car to the hospital,
where it was learned that the injuries
were confined to his back and one knee.
No bones were broken
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
SENTENCE FoR LARCENY.
James R. Hill Sent to House of corec-
tion Today.

Rutland, Sept. 26.--Iames r. Hill, a
eolored hostler was sentenced to Wind
sor for one to two years by Judge Ross
in city court today for grand larceny,
committed yesterday. He broke into a
desk in the livery stable where he was
employed and abstracted $50. lie was
captured at Pittsford Hill has served
in the house Of correction for embezzle.
nent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
MANNING WILL RECOVER.
Victim Of Pistol Bullet Doing Nicely.
Ladue Hires Counsel.

Burlington, Sept 26 Joseph Man
ming, the young man shot few night
ago by Henry Ladue, ii reported from
the hospital az doing very nicely. He
has progressed well toward complete re-
coyery 50 far and the chances are that
he will be ont again before very long.
Henry Ladue, the man who did the
shooting seems to be model prisoner.
He evidently intends making d defence
~ he has engaged r q. Webster al his
counsel Tbe hearing viii not be held
in city court, Of course until Manning
il wen enough to come down and be
used as d states witness
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
Millinery Opening /.

Mrs. W. Y. shepard will have her
millinery opening Friday and Saturday.
tnlI opening Friday and Saturday
September twenty eight and twenty
nine NJ. A. Miles.
Miss Alice Pike announces her fall
opening Of millinery Friday and Satur-
day Sept 2s and %.
Mrs. II, G. Watt win have her MILL,
merry opening At Nus . aud : Clirfier
building on Friday and Saturday, Sept.
rs and 20.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
CHARLES E. HUGHES
UNANIMOUS CHOICE
Of New York State Republicans Today
lis the Well Known Insurance
Probcr.

Saratoga, n. Y, Sept. 26.--Charles
F.. Hughes Of New York was norni.
mated unanimously for governor by the
Republicans in convention here today
Inc boom Of NJ. Linn Bruce, now leu
tenant governor, fell through this morn
ing when ii became known that Presis
dent Roosevelt was back OF Hughes So
Bruce was slated for second place on
the ticknt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
McKINsTRY CASE ENDED.
Long Drawn-out Assault Case Went to
Jury This Afternoon.

At 1890 this afternoon The ease Of
McKinstry IS. Collins and Lowell, which
has been on trial in Washington county
court for the past -four weeks, went to
the Jury. 1t ii for alleged injury sus-
tanned by the wife Of the plaintiff when
the two defendants, officers, went to
serve papers in rcplevin suit. Fol-
lowing this, Judge Powers called the
docket, but there was nothing ready to
be tried, because the attorneys were not
expecting the McKinstrv case to be fin
islied at this time. That of II. b.
Wedge. administrator, against the Gem
tral Vermont railroad u the first to be
tried
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
WAS FATALLY HURT.
Homer Haskins Died at Morrisville--
Peculiar Accident.

Morrisyille, Sept. &C., Homer Haskins,
aged %, d son Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. S.
iiaskins, while at work in the tannerv
last week, hit his head on bolt and so
injuring him that he became unconscious
and remained in that condition until
Yesterday morning when he died. The
cause Of his death was due 20 traunatic
intracranial Inflammation. DR.. Charles
Bates was in attendance. The funeral
will be held Thursday at $50 o'clock,
Rev, f. j. Lord Of the Pentacostal
Church officiating.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
.POSTOFFICE SITE
TROUBLES UNCLE SAM
Bidders on Location Are Given Another
Opportunity to Communicate With
Treasury Department.

Postmaster Bishee today received the
following notice from the treasury de-
partment, which he is requested to post
for the benefit Of all parties who sub
mitted bids On postoffice sites IN Barre.
From d perusal Of the notice, it would
seem the treasury department i not
satisfied With the prices asked for the
different lots. The notice received BY
Mr.. Bisbee is:
Notice ii hereby given that final
consideration will DO given aud sclec
tion made of a site for the United States
government building TO be erected at
Barre, VT, and purchase thereof closed
on the oath day of October, 1906.
Persons desiring to submit further
statements in writing relative to any
Of the sites offered, are Informed that
their communications viii be given con-
sideration if on file before the date
named"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26

retary Bonaparte I'd aid in the prepare
tious for Cuban service and the battle.
ships Indiana and Kentucky were order.
ed to sail for Havana at seven o'cIocl,
last night.
The vessels took nearly 500 marines
A telegram was received at the
Charlestown navy yard from the navy
department at Washington yesterday Oh.
dering that the battleship Rhode Island
hs put in readiness for all the sailing
orders.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
HusTLInG TO CUBA.


Boston sept a6. The crisis IL the
situation il Cuba and the subsequent ef-
forts Of tie navy department at Wash-
inaton to place Al the disposal of See
ietary Taft every possible assistance,
resulted Yesterday in scenes Of activity
al he various navy yards IN New Eng
land. M1lle navy yards AZ Charlestown
and Pd&tsmumth, n Fl, hnd the tfaining
station NJ Newport X s received tele.
graphic MstfuctiQns flan Secretary
1gnnapartr %feesinn tbat every available
marine be aent 3 Philadelphia forth
with Rear Admiral RobleY p Evans
feet Of battleships now stationel at
Proyincetown was called upon BY sec-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
FAIR OPENS AUspIcIoUsLy.
1000 People Were Out at BrattIeboro
Yesterday.

Brattleboro, sept 2G. The 25th Val
ley fair opened yesterday with an at
tendance of 900. Many Of the famous
herds Of cattle are here, AMI tie Mor
gan horse display is one Of the finest
ever seen Ia the country.
Result Of the
ASA Pace.
Purse. S20n.
Rockandv, blk. g., y.
Geary, Boston ,.s2 2 ] 1
Dick Brine, b. T., J. IT,
Neathefbce, Bellows
Falls i2 ga
Marion Boy, blk. 81,
R.G.Aiarrion, Keene.3 3 / , 9
Col XII, John Ieamy,
Gardner. Mass. .4 dis.
Russell Grattan, eh. q,
6. II. lee, Lyndon
willie .,.s..-. dis
Time, 2:29is, 2;2s1s, 2:24A, 2:2sN
as2s12, 2:3o.
a.a4 Pace.
Purse, $500.
Baron Patch, b. &. Fitzgerald
Of Boston ..... .......3 4
Docna, b. m., q. RI Fletcher,
Clinton, Mass. ,l 3 Q
Redburb. II. III. j Britton,
Holyoke, Mass. ....s s .
Lassic, b, nj, N. Il. Bailey,
Bellows Falls 1919 a 1
Time, 2s2lIa, as2eh, 2s2Oia, 2:22
2:ls Stake Race,
Purse, $500.
Major b. o., b. g. Max Clement,
Qnebec n i
Billy w, y. a., g. Z. Whitney,
Burlington .......... .......2 4
Billy Hurd Newport stock farm ]
Crona. chi hi. .. Emarston, Pitts
field. u, II. ..s......4 2 /
Time, 2s15, 2a2, 2;I4M.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
Is Part Of Democratic Platform in New
York state.

Buffalo, NJ ~ Sept 26 Everything
points this morning to the nomination
Of William r Hearst. It mas been de.
cided that the platform snail declare for
municipal ownership Of public utilities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
Notice to c. /. U. Delegates.

A regular meeting Of tho central
labor union viii be held in Nichols block
on Friday evening at 1880 o'clock. jas.
AIutch, secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26

Oyster Bay Sept. Sept. 70. President
Roosevelt telegraphed 70 the War I,e-
1urtlncnt III, mornins to have the array
ready TO 40 to Cuba on shortest notice.
Washington D. G., Sept. 26.--0rders
have been prepared BY the War Depart
n,ent covering all the details Of the ~.
vas.on Of Cuba which is now practically
assured. This morning arrangements
were made with the telegraph COM
panies for the quick handling Of mos
sages to the various organizations 50
lccted for the Cuban service. Within
an hours time after the President gives
the word 10000 men will be on the way
to embarkation
Havana, Sept 20. ANARCHY reigns
throughout the interior of the island,
and the looting Of many estates, includ-
ing d number OF those belonging %
foreigners, Is reported This is the most
urgent cause Of demand for United
States intervention Outside the capital,
the political situation is almost forgot
ten in the fresh troubles which have
arisen from the acts Of marauding bands
operating in the unprotected parts OF
the country. During the last fortnight,
the government has made no pretensc
of maintaining authority.
The probity OF intervention il not
encouraging to majority Of the insur-
gent army. who are to great measure
soldiers of fortune and loafers, who
welcome state of revolution at all
times Should the government abdicate
and the political differences be settled,
it il feared that hundreds Of the insur-
gents viii turn bandits and prey upon
the planters. 1t is the necessity Of
protecting American estates which IN
dueed Secretary Taft 70 ask President
Roosevelt for additional marines.
Force Demanded, Says Taft.
Secretary Taft said yesterday after
noon.
aThc government officials instead Of
cooperating with us 10 save the rcpub-
lie. have resorted to every kind Of OBJ
strnction, with the object Of continuing
their control Of the administration.
President Palma and his advisers have
rejected the terms of peace which were
honorable to them, though in the form
Of compromises to their opponents. we
are still striving to arrange . settle
ment and we trust the American pe0ple
will give us credit for doing everything
possible to accomplish a settlement
without resort to force | cannot say
that we are hopeful for ! have never
known more disgusting situation In
vestigaiioa convinees rs that tie elec
tions were thoroughly retten. We do
not want to intervene, but the condi-
tions afeld nay necessitate 4. OR re-
Icrts show hat he insureert cuiaaand
ers have lost control Of their forces.
which are now lawlcss bands which at
any moment might loot and burn The
situation seems to demand the use Of
force
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
GRANIrEvILLE.

The entertainment committee " the
\ i. o. o, Il, M t. " requested to meet
at Mrs Bartou's Friday evening, Sep
tembcr 2s, at o'clock, Per order sec
reiarY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
LOOKS LIKE INTERVENTION.
United States May Have to Force Mat
ters.

Havana, Sept 26.-lt Il declared OH
very high authority that american III
teryention in Cuba is CERTAIN Further
more, II II expected that the proclama-
lion Of intervention win be issued from
Oyster Bay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-26
Details Completed Today For
MObilizing Army
ANARCHY RULES CUBA
Secretary Taft Has Not Yet Given Up
Task Of Bringing Opposing Forces
to ReconciIiation--Pres
Telegraphs Orders.

Oyster Bay Sept. Sept. 2e. President
Roosevelt telegraphed 70 the War Iie-
rartlncnt ii morning TO have the array
ready To 40 to Cuba on shortest notice.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1906-12-07

The election OF A. D. Mark
ham chairman of the board of
county commissioners was a
wise choice and one that
will give general satisfac-
faction. A better selection could
not have been made, and the
progress Of the county along
many lines will be moved for
ward BY this selection.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1906-12-07
ESTABLISHED 1920.

Entered as scconl class matter August
b. 1893, at the postottice at Durham, \.
C., under the act of Congress of March
J. 1879.