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The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
A WOLF
In Sleeps Clothing, Rev. August
Lange Was Declared, and He
Was SummariIy Removed.

Evansville, Ind, Dec. 3.--At a mass
meeting of the congregation of st.
JOINS Evangelical church this after.
noon, Rev. August Lange was re
moved as pastor There were only
six dissenting votes. Rev. Lange, a
week ago last Saturday, obtained a
divorce secretly from his wife and
then left the city, ana he hat not re-
turned.
Hans Scheller, ecitor of a local
German paper. at the meeting this
afternoon introduced resolutions that
referred to Rev. Lange as "a wolf in
sleeps clothing"
The trustees brought in a report
stating that the pastor had neglected
his duty and should be removed, and
the report was adopted. The congre
cation also voted to sell the horse
and buggy that Rev. Lange had used
Rev. Lange recently gained consid-
cradle notoriety in opposing the Sun
day closing order OF Mayor Boeane,
N f. believed that Rev. l-anse Ii now
In Louisville. 1919
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
RUFFIANS
Murdered the Farmer and Carried His
Body to a Ravine, Declares
the Woman.

Wheeling, w. Va, Dec. 3.-James
Strickiing. farmer, residing near
Elm Grove, east of this city, is be-
lieved to have been murdered by Il
gang of ruffians early this evening.
Strickling had been to Elm Grove and
was returning home when set upon
by one of the men, who struck him on
the head with an iron pipe. Mrs. Mar
shall Cf Elm Grove, was the only eye
w.tnes 10 the trouble. She was re-
turning home from visit and saw
the murderous assault committed. af-
ter which she states the men carried
the body Of the victim up a ravine and
disappeared in the darkness. The au-
thorities are securing the country for
the body and the supposed murderers.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
MYSTERY
Surrounds the Woman In Black"
Who Occupies the Bathroom in
Fashionable Owensboro Flat

Owensboro, KY, Dec "a WON
an in black is spreading terror in
several sections OF Owensboro She
is seen on the streets at all hours of
the ght and her mission is unknown
She was heard to call some one by
the name of John Il few nights ago.
A sensation was caused at the
Frederica Flats this morning when it
was discovered that the mysterious
woman had spent the night in the
bathroom on the third floor. Several
of the boarders endeavored to gain
to the path room last
night, but found the door locked. This
morning one of the boarders saw the
bath room door open and woman
gowned in black and wearing a black
veil glide noiselessly from the room
and down stairs.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
THREE KILLED IN
A CLAIM FIGHT
TRIPLE TRAGEDY AT HELL'S
HOLE CANYON--WlFE SHOOTS
DOWN HUSBANDS SLAYER
AND is KILLED HERSELF.

San Diego, CAL Dec. 3.--Two men
and woman were killed today in the
road between Escondido and San
Luis Rey dam as result of a fight
between Howard Gore and Edward
Brady, ranchers. who have been at
enmity for some time over claim.
which Gore is alleged to have jumped
The men met today in what is Known
as Hells Hole Canyon. along the line
OF the Escondido irrigation ditch. The
dispute was renewed ana Gore shot
Brady. killing him.
Mrs. Brady, who was present, Sc
cured gun and shot Gore. who sue
ceeded in killing Mrs. Brady before
he died.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
OLD SOLDIERS
EASILY DUPED
SCHEMES OF LAND FRAUD
AGENTS BROUGHT OUT IN
TRlAL-AFFIDAViT TO DIS
CREDIT WITNESS.

Omaha. N'eb., Dec. 3.-lncident of
today's session of the land fraud trial
in the United States district court
was the attempt by the defense to
discredit a government witness by
introducing during mis- cross-examina-
tion, an affidavit signed by him,
which contradicted me tetimonY he
had just given.
The witness was William II. Camp
bell, Of Missouri Valley, la, In h s
general testimony, the witness told
practically the same story that has
been repeated by all soldiers who
have been solicited to file on lands
by the Hulls at the Iowa end of the
laod and Huntington, Hoyt aad Com
stock at the Gordon end of the line.
The same general procedure of
a visit to the lands, expense
free and all filing fees paid by Hunt
ington, or Hoyt, were gone over in
tiresome detail During cross exami-
nation the witness was asked as to
the identity of an anidavit as his own
in which he declared he did not enter
the land in good faith and with the
in4eDtion Of living ON it. Campbell. lada.
mitting signing ,he affida f%ta hut
said THE affidavit was presented 10
me already typewriter. | did not
read il before signing 1t. The paper
was brought to me oy young man
at Missouri Valley. | do not know his
Attorneys for the government
strenuous objections 10 the admission
Of the affidavit as evidence but the
court overruled them and lei the
affidavit so in
The affidavit furtner stated that
the affiant never saw Tom Hunting
ton to talk with him. The document
bears the date of August II, 1906, and
wass worn TO before A. ]. Dole. JUS
lice of the peace of st. Johns town
ship, Harrison county, Iowa.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
ALLEGED FRISCO
CRAFTERS SPLIT.
RELATION BETWEEN M A Y o r
SCHMlTZ AND BOSS RUFF
SEEM STRAINED WHEN THEY
ARE REARRAIGNED.

San Francisco Cal, Dec. 3.--Mayor
Schmitz and Abraham Ruef, appeared
before Superior Judge Dunno today
for rearraignment on charges of extor-
ton. preferred the grand jury. Their
actions seemed to indicate that the
relations between the mayor and Ruef
had become strained.
Attorneys aaked that the rearraign-
ment be postponed one week, pleading
fact that the mayer had arrived in the
city only a few days before and had
not had time to confer with his consel.
Assistant District Attorney Henry OBJ
iected 20 the delay in the case Of Ruef
while he admitted it could be fairly be
granted to Schmitz. The hearing was
set for Thursday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
SEVEN
Shot, Three of Whom Will Die, in a
General Row Between Negroes
in Florida.

Jacksonville. Fla. Dec. 3.-Seyen
negroes shot. three of whom will die,
is the result Of a general row and
shooting affray growing out of an old
feud, at Marietta, seven miles from
this city today Those fatally wounl-
cd are Lester Brunson. Alex Prime
and James Hadley. They are in the
hospital here for treatment, as are the
other for wounded men. Seven ne
groes charged with doing the shooting
have been arrested and are IN jail
here. The climax came through one
negro striking another with a fence
picket.
Friends of each armed themselves
and the war began. The jawsone of
one of the negroes was shattered and
his tongue shot OFF
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
NEGROES
Are Charged With the Murder Of Mar
shal Of SpIintertown, H., BY the
coroner's Jury,

Marion H.. December 3.-Thc cor
oner's jury today charged with the
killing of James Daily. village marshal
at Splintertown. aSturday night, Hen
ry Anderson. Gordon Smith and Joe
Murry and accused Mary Stewart and
Amanda Dotson as accessories. The
accused are negroes, employed by a
railroad construction company. Daily
before be died said that after be had
been shot. the negroes took his money
and pistol All the accused are At
large.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
IN THE SAME GRAVE.

Newark, Ohio. Dec. 3.-Mrs. Harry
Radcbaugh, Of this city, who, viii
her husband. was struck by freight
train Saturday night, died today. Nj
and Mrs. Radebaugh will be buried
i'm the same grave az Cedar Hin
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
TIE LAMP EXPLODED.

Hamilton. Ohio. Dec. 3.-While
lighting a coal lamp at the supper
table tonight the lamp exploded and
Mrs David Eleyins, aged So. living
at Central avenue and Washington
street. was fatally burned. Her cloth
ing was saturated sith the infam-
mable oil and before assistance ar
rived life was extinct
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
POLITICIAN A FoRoER.

Fargo. y. D.. Dee. 81. s Murphy.
of Minoi. n. D.. charged with forging
county road warrsns, was convicted
today. Murphy had been a leader in
politics in this stale for a score of
years. until defeated in his own coun-
ty two years ago.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
FORGOT
To Throw the Switch and Motorman
Was killed-Switchmsn Held
For Criminal Neglect.

Marion, H.. Dee. Frank Camp
bell. an emplOye Jf the Coal Belt
Electric railroad, was held by the
coroner's jury for negligence in
throwing the switch that yesterday
caused a wreck in which !. A. Joynsr.
the motorman. was killed and several
other persons wOunced.
Campbell told the jury that he
threw the switch for the passing car
and forgetting what he had done.
changed the switch and caused the
wreck. Campbell is in jail.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
SPARK
From Laborers Candle Dropped Into
Can of Powder--Three Killed in
East River Tunnel.

New York, Dec. "A spark from a
candle carried by a laborer dropped
into a can of giant powder and caus-
ed a II explosion among workmen in
the Pennsylvania railroad tunnel un-
der the East River tonight
Three men were killed outright, one
fatally and ~ others slightly injured
The damage to the works was small
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
DENIED CHILDREN
DIVORCED FATHER
SHOOTS AT JUDGE

= Poplar Bluff, Mo, Dec. B.
= Because he had been denied 4
= the custody of his children, at
= the conclusion Of his divorce 4
= suit today, G. b. Reed shot at
= Judge Sheppard, who had just I
= rendered the adverse decision. I
i. The excitement and nervous, I
/. ness of the assailant saved the =
= judge from death or injury =
= Reed was disarmed by the =
= sheriff and locked in Jail. =
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
SULTAN HoNoRs U. S. WOMEN.

Cons tantinople. Dec. at was OH
cially announced in the Gazette today
that the Sultan had bestowed the
Shefkat order upon Mrs. and Miss
Jackson. mother and daughter re-
spectively Of John r. Jackson. Ameri-
can minister to Greece, Montenegro
snd ScTvia
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
INCREASE FREIGHT TRAFFIC.

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich, Dec. g.
The government traffic report issued
today shows movement of freight for
season TO date to be 50l92.3a5 tons
through canals. nearly G.o0o.0og great
er than for the corresponding period
last year.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
AID TO ANTi-cIHILo LABOR LAW

Washington. Dec. 3.-Senator Bev-
eridge tomorrow viii introduce bill
in the senate TO prohibit carriers Of
interstate commerce from transport
ing OF accepting for transportation
products from factories and mines
which employ children under Is years
o1d
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
WHERE IGNORANCE IS BEST.

Evansville. Ind, Dec. A J. Nil
Ter. formerly editor Of the Evansville
Tribune. is in a hospital al Lano.
Texas. and his wife IL seriously ill
at the home Of her sister in this city.
AMI neither knows The condition of
the other. Hopes have been ab-
andoned for the recovery Of both Mr..
and Ms. Miller
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
GILLETTE CASE ENDS TODAY

Herkimcr. n. Y. Dec. 3.-The argI-
ment in the Gillette murder case
we're not concluded when the court
adjourned this Afternoon until tOmor-
row
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
RESIGNATION OF SULLIVAN

Panama, Dec. 3.--It is reported
here tonight that John G. Sullivan,
assistant chief engineer of the 18th
mian Canal Commission has resigned.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
ENGINEER RUN DOWN.

Hammond. Ind. Dec. 3.-Thomas j.
Blakely. Ct Indiana HaTbor. a railroad
engineer. was run down by an Erie
passenger train here. He is dying Of
his injuries.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
RxEVE.LzLFIElszEzs
Wonana Niew.

n matrimonial matters most vom-
\ would rather be enyled than happy
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04
Energy.

A nan could do q lot % work with
hair the energy he uses trylns to set
out q &.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04

"HE WHO MAKES a mouse Of him.
self will be eaten by the CATS And
the merchant whose inadequate ad
vertlsirg makes a mouse Of him VIII
not prove an exception to the rule.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04

iF YOU WE'RE one Of the so
shrcwdest advertisers In this city
you would probably have an am
btion to be among the first ten u
will take you but few weeks to get
there.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04

Cconcludet on so0Oui Fage)
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-12-04

tCOneluded On Second Fasel
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-13
THE STAGE.
"spanaIes.D

Charles Frederic Nirdlinger's come
dy, "spangles," or, 1.-THE Wooded
Horse" will be presented at the Grand
Friday, January 10Th, coming direct
from its successful run at the Broad
Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Tie
story Of tile play offers abundant op.
portunlty for merriment. A New
York millionaire, Mr.. Auten by name,
has endowed a public library in the
Western village, spangle Falls. He
has heard much Of this hamlet as
place Of quiet resort, and so, tired out
with constant theatre.going in New
York and his midnight suppers, all Of
which worry him exceedingly, he
takes his two lovely daughters, Sylvia
and Marjorie on a trip to see spangles.
and incidentally the library. There Is
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-13

the Social Pianola, las gotten up a
performalc; Of 1.-THE Passionate shep-
herd" in order to display his own his
trionic ability, and at the same tire
raise money to buy books for the Ii
brary. Wicksteed, the manager Of the
library and local banker, and a man
of practical turn Of mind, was opposed
to the buying Of books, for the reason
that with the advent Of books, he
would no longer be able to rent the
building for bowling contests and Orr.
entail rug ard Threshing machine ex.
hiblts. However, he was overruled by
the persistent PEBBLES. Courtney
Kane, filled with artistic ideas. would
replace PEBBLES as the Passionate
Shepherd, and does SO. PEBBLES offers
per- istent objections, and makes cv.
cry effort 10 break up the entertain.
nent. He gets up a bowling contest,
and that with the constant grind Of his
pianola, makes Kane's life unbearable
aud he finally relinquishes his manage.
men Of "Tte Passionate Shepherd"
'!c has another good reason for this,
!nasmuch as he discovers that he need
have little hope Of gaining the heiress
Sylvia, II hc did not give up the stage.
Papa Austen hasn't, in fact, mach use
for actors, ard considers their callinG
a pernlclous one. He left New York
to escape flom the theatre, and here
lie is in the town Of spangles gone
theatre mal, with little hope for tie
weary. In order to escape the blase
I"frsL nightor" even Of the town OF
ispangles he purchases all the seats
for the first night. For once he pro.
poses to see an entertainment, peace
fully, and to be able to express his
opinion openly whether with catcall
or applause, as his feelings dictate.
Courtney Kane, Of course, finally Sc.
cures the heiress, and the poor mil.
lionaire is !ugged back to New York
tc a weary round Of playgoing and
midnight restaurants. Van Rensselae:
will appear as Courtney Kane; Harry
Harwoodas Mr.. Austen; George W.
Leslie as Alelbert PEBBLES; Florence
RanlolDa as Amy Ferrar. aud George
.o'Rainey as Billie smithers. There
are many other excellent actors in
what promises to be very delightful
comedy
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-13

lHIT6t AaL GSt LHkS 4L9 uh4t0eSEJ GAitskeglf5i
ert Hunter, has been requested to es
tend its metropolitan run indefnltel5.
Later in tho season the farce will 30
on the roa and will be probably seem
in tits city.
Mrs, Richard Mansfield, with her
seven-year."ld son, George Gibbs
will go to Philadelphia next week to-
meet her husband aud spend i fort
night with him in that city during his !;
engagement there. Mr.. and Mrs..
Mansfield have received several layis
tations to entertainments in their
honor in the Quaker City and will give
several supper parties, .5
Christie Med Donald is fast adding 70
her reputation as the American yvesta
Til!ey because Of the grace. ease and I
dhintiness Of her appearance in boyi
clothes. In ''Mexicana," the tropical
topical" comic opera, which Is to he
seen in Baltimore shortly, Miss Nc
Donald wears two picturesque Mexican
costumes. lralded trousers bright
sashes and wide:brimmed sombrero
Ono Of the suits is white and green
and the oil er brown and gold
Rehearsals Of the principals to ap
pear in Klaw & Erlanger's production
OF "The Prince Of India" at the Colo
nlal Theatre in Chicago February
are now IN progress in New York.
among these principals are ]. 3.
Dodson, who appears in the title role
william Farnum, Sydney Herbert
William Teach, Frank Andrews, Sarah
',rlax, Ju"e Herne and Ethel Bruce.
The entire equipment Of the piece win
require eight baggage cars for trans
portation. s}ssi
Mr. Ja':"s Young has been engaged
by MI. F, 3, Proctor, Of New York
as one Of the two leading men ot Iii
all,star company at the Fifth AyenhiS8
Theatre, in New York. he, With llr,s
"A. H. Van Buren,, will share leading
honors with Miss Amelia Bingham
and Miss isabelle Eyesson. The Su
noupcements Of his engagement terms
Mr.. Young one Of the most capable
andIbrilliant young actors on tue staaSsl
to-day. Mr. Young win play line
special part, al Nv Proctor says stli
NE Shas carefully atchsd his cayeet
ana consi defs hin on pi the most Yer
saetars ins Anlefiea - ne te
y'sai & ~ company Il Eere
Isln III oune alltplay the fomer
5paft ssptheIni ne POW WHOM tle
IAsiil DISC ear as Hamlet Il his
thsatfe IN me spring sLoid Byron"
Written by Mrs Young, and Ia (which
M Young appeared IN this city. Viii
o'so be ons Of the productions Of de
laff1on.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-13

. .N7F d
in "The Hoir to the Hoorah," will be
ssen next fall in New York in West;
erp play q which he Is the author,
" new opera BY John Philip sousa
ami Henry'l;. Smith is obe produced
under the management Of Klaw and
,Ertdnger Faster week. entitled @The
Free Lance. y
{: N, Barrie 4. 40 plea ed nth we
!pcs sng or Cecilia LOTUS III ondon IN
eter mat tie ny "a q
ifef to ny tliat tlse' roe rs most AZ
ilchlt one tlsat lsas eyet peFmittsd Z
3ladS % piay ana slat itgste dces
no, appear IN more days o his
win ne her own fault
50 great has been the aueresl Of
"B,fofe aid After" Lee Dletrlchs.elna
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-13
ll.L- N.
GOSSIP 4 81 Tl4E STAGE 81 &C.

George Mash, the fayotite comedian
Al this season i tnembe ot William
coliseFs company 5theSe ulet 2
AIss Ianetfy 81 mailing a tour
sSuth AtsIca ii eThe psgeaerates, =
There are some shinga which even
DARKEST airica might Re spared
Ernest omacn, who has made 4 hI-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-13

50 great has been the aueresa Of
"H,foge AID Atter' Lee Dletrichsiein'a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-13
lie Greatest Furniture Store.
Die Grestest Carpet and Rug Store.
lie Greatest China Store.

C)uI line in each department is full
to ovsraowing with good things for
the home. We can furnish your
home complete. No need to go any
xSyl,ara else
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-01-13

latest farce, that its manager, Mr.. Rob
ert Hunter, has been requested to es
tend its metropolitan run indefnltel5.
Later in tho season the farce will 20
on the roa and will be probably seem
in tits city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-23
BEYOND RELIEF.
cpacihc Coast manufacturers Journal)

IT Is amazing that in this Intelligent age
there should be an almost certain specific for
Bright's Disease and Diabetes, yet but few
know OF 1t. The promoters are trying hard
enough to tell the people, but patent medicine
men, have with their testimonial bureaus so
imposed upon the people as to create general
distrust, The Innocent arc now suffering with
the guilty, for who pick out the honest
from tho dishonest statements?
Let T. be recorded for thoughtful people that
these diseases are no longer necessarily fatal;
that with care and proper treatment they yield
almost TO a certainty, ana that the specifics
that thus do what nothing else in the world 10
known to do are known as Fulton's Compounds.
will see that parties desiring It are sent IT.
erature, This Item is not written by a subor-
dinate but by the editor of this publication.
and speak BY the card. | mad Diabetes my
self THE EDITOR,
Above Is but one Of fully hair dozen edi-
tors who nave recovered under lTultons Com
pounds. .y.t
When to suspect Bright's Disease weakness
or loss q weight fropsy; puffy ankles. hands
or eyelldsi Kidney trouble after the third
monlh urine may show sediment; falling VS.
ION drn%sness II YOU have any OF these.
IN Diabetes The distinguishing feature Is
weakness with great thirs, and al times vo-
roelons appetite ASK for Fulton's D.abe.lc
compound 'F
send for free booklet
owens & Minor Drug Co., Richmond, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-23
Richmond Man in Luck.

Mr.. Herbert C. Duce, formerly of this
city. where he still has numbers OF
friends, and where he worked on one OF
the local newspapers. has been appointed
by the directors of the Schubert, Belasco
antitrust syndicate to the position or
general manager of their western circuit,
with headquarters in Chicago. lie win
become manager of the Garrick Theatre'
the largest antitrust house IN the WINDY
city, f
When he left Richmond, MI Duce be-
came general agent for the productions
OF Mr. William Brady, Last summer he
was al the head of the press agent de-
pariment of the Boer War, at Brlghton
Beach L. l. In the fall, he appeared on
the road in advance OF Wilton i1ackaye
In the PIT -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-23
ACTION BY
CONFEDERATE CAMPS
Beginning Early to Prepare for
Coming Of the Old Gray
Jackets.

committee OF r. Z. Lee Camp, Con-
tolerate Veterans, consisting of the COM
mander, adjutant and quartcrmaster. nGt-
Ing with a committee composed o. D.. ~, tme
have agreed upon and reported the ioi-
lowing recommendations:
We recommend the following names OF
Confederate Veterans. citizens, Sons of
Veterans and ladies of the Jefferson Davis
Monument Association be appointed the
general committee to arrange for the re-
this city for the year 1907, with authority
to perfect their organization and add to
their number such persons as they, may
desire, and to appoint and form all ne
Joseph Bryan general chairmNnl, John
w. Gordon Wicc,general chairi:am,,, ".
Miles, Cary. Charles J. Anderson, y, y,
George /. Christian, John Murphy; Ionn
d. c. Richardson, Archer Anderson Chas.
n meeHr sv Z Mors sca q p M Tnyor
John John b. 3. purcell, RfhiiIp whitloek Edgar
RI Taylor ,rion a. DanenbP9rt = IaSar
.Dooley. T.. Leslie Spence j. Thompson
Brown, l.. T. Christian. James N Boyd,
James yass, Joseph W, Thomas, NJ ).
M Maa9,. 3 5oseph a% g b B k aeS T. Il
Palmer Il, 4, catlin p; 4; Brow H., j.. 5r,.
James r, Angle, OtWny >. Alien. Cnarles
%. Wingo, A. b. Clarke, John C. Freeman,
strausberry, c. r. Wingfield, NJ. II. Rider,
W Hen Palmer Dr.. Robert G. Crouch, j.,
s. Moore. James r. Gordon, John S, FL
lett, William Northrop. Egbert G, Leigh
Samuel Bowman, Edmond Strudwlck,
Wyndham r, Meredith, Eppa Hunton Jr,,
Milton Marouse, samuel Cohen, =; T.
ua,ters, w NJ, rurpin, James 3D. Wood
Ferdinand c. Ebel, George d. Wise W,
B. Freeman, G. w. p. Brock G., g. Ynen-
tine, Joseph NJ Fouqurean, Charles =
Turner W, r. Hancock, l3obt q. Reynolds,
Henry G. Stuart, Bev. II. Crump Joseph