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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
Nominations By The President.

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Captain to be rear admiral, James II.
Dayton commander to be captain,
Hugo Osterhaus, lieutenant-oomman
er to be commander, Robert S. Griffin,
carpenter to be chief carpenter, Clayton
p. Hand; citizens to be assistant sur
geons, John Flint, OF Massachusetts,
aud Isadore +. Oohn, of Pennsylvania.
Captain Hugo Osterhaus is we'll
known here, where he was stationed at
the Naval Academy. He is an uncle
of Mrs. Stevens. wife of Prof. w. o..
Stevens, of the Naval Academy, whom
he frequently visits.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
BUSY SESSION OF lEGlSlA
Adjourns Before Noon Until
daY Night.

The Senate held a crowded 4
about an hour long this ncrul
which great deal Of routine h1
was transacted.
Mr.. Perkins presented an
which was passed inQuiring
Committee on Judiciary wheD.
Judgment, . new valuation of|
erty should be made, aud tile
resolution looking 10 an invessI
of the alleged rottenness resp
for the lOS, price received az Cd
of the Chesapeake and Ohio
which has already passed the
went over TO its third reading.
Mr. Shipley's bill, which has
the House. preventing recklses
ing in Anne Arundel count,
passed by the Senate.
A loug executive session va
following the clearing OF tl,f
during which the following n
ments for Talbot county. wer
filmed: For Talbot -Exeent|
Goldsborough Tor fone Of the
fAGNAH va NAtNkANMt AWA AAAAA0A'
school commissioners, the ins|
of hay and straw for Baltimorl
ty, except Mr.. Gundry; the Cd
except the supervisors; the Just
the peace aud the school commi|
for Charles; the Caroline sure
and school commissioner; the
school commissioners; the II
Dorchester; the Frederick lia
the fire marshall the list for 0|
the supervisors aud school I'd
sioner for Howard; the same I'd
aud Montgomery; the Queen a
list except four justices Of the
the Somerset school commission
two justices Of the peace the
yisors for Washington county.
the Governors appointment.
school comm issioners, two noI
the supervisors for Washington
ty, and the school commission
WicomiCO county.
An adjournment was taken foil
this session until Monday night
O'Clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
Patients Doing Well

DR.. J. J. Murphy and Mrs.
both Of whom were operated
Gently at the Emergency Hos
doing we'll DR.. Murphy's
was for o rather peculiar act
it may be called SC. Some
the doctor struck his ankle az
shoe on the other foot and d
abrasion of the skin. The /
his hose, or some unknown
up au infection. The sljgII
healed. but later the ankle
became swollen and discolorl
yeloped. The limb caused
deal of pain and the doctor
fined to his bed n few days
ing removed to the hospital /
where a slight operation was
ed by DR.. Spruill, who scr|
infected-bone. DR.. Murphys
to sit up today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
A Pleasing Entertainment.

The Motion Picture Company opened
q two nights engagement at Fergu-
sons Theatre last evening before a
large audience. The pictures are
shown in coloTs, something not seen
here before. The pictures shown were
very plain, with no Pickering, and
gave excellent satisfaction. 4 matt
nee was given this afternoon, and to-
night there will be an entire change
of program. The Herald. Shenan-
doah, Pa.
This company will give exhibitions
at the Colonial Theatre tonight and
Saturday matinee and night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
Alrnshousc Board.

The board Of trustees to the -poor
OF Anne Arundel county held tIteir
regular monthly meeting yesterday at
was fnII men,bers6,;;.nl II y isAS fA5s Til
was transacted, and few bills were
passed. The board is generally pleased
with the management of the now keep
er, Owen Lewis, who is said to be
filling the position satisfactorily.
There are now twenty inmates in the
county almshouse, three more than
there were at Christmas. and ops of
the seventeen there at that time has
since died-Mrs. Watts. Mr.. James
Il. Strange, the Annapolis member of
the board and also president, attended
the meeting yesterday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
The -Four Hundred Social.

The 81 Four Hundred Social gave
an enjoyable masquerade party last
evening at the home ofsMr. J. Elliott,
Church street. Numerous invitations
were issued for the affair and quite a
number of young people were present.
Games of all kinds were in vogue
during the evening, and at IL O'Clock
refreshments were served in the spa.
cious dining room. The sucial is q
new one, but recently organized and
its aim shall be 70 bring about social
affairs of all kinds Mr.. g. RAWLINGS
is the president and Mr.. J. Wisner
is secretary. At late hour all de-
parted for home. wishing tle -Four
Hundred great snccess in their new
field.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
Horses Break Legs.

horse belonging to Mr. Wagga.
man at South river, was killed last
night at Camp Parole to put the ami
NAL out of its misery The horse ac-
cidentally broke leg, and the colored
man driving tho animal got permits
sion Of the Chief of Police to use his
gun to shoot the mare, a fine animal
This is the second horse to be Killed
this week because of broken leg.
On last Sunday afternoon a horse be
longing to Mr.. William II. Vansant,
city street commissioner, was coming
out of Mr.. Vansaut's livery stable
when he suddenly broke his leg.
The accident was a most peculiar
one, aud could not be accounted for.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

officer Owens arrested John King,
c1lorod, for disorderly conduct at the
old line o. rot. The accused had a
hearing before Justice Feldmeyer and
was fined ) and costs. King is the
Same man that was arrested some time
ago ON the charge of stealing harness
from John b. Martin, and was released
ON bail He now torfeits his bail
Yesterday afternoon Charles Brewer
was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Ho had hearing before Justice Davis
and prayed u jury trial. He was re-
leased in 500 bail for his appearance
at Court.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
LOCAL CARPENTERS COMPLAIN
Not Receiving Proper Wages At
Academy.

at the request of the carpenters en-
ployed on government work at the
Naval Academy aud the local carpen-
ter's union has laid before the Balti.
more branch of the Federation of
Labor a complaint that they are not
receiving proper wages. Their claim
is that it is the custom Of the Govern
ment to pay workmen the same wages
as they ordinarily receive at any
place, that IS one the union scale, but
that they are receiving less at the Ma.
val Academy by 90 cents day. The
local carpenters stated that they had
also laid the matter before Secretary
of Navy Charles j. Bonapsrte and
Congressman Sydney E. Mudd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

Senator Gallinger has introduced a
bill to readjust the salary of general
officers of the Government. to take
effect March a, 1909. The bill pro-
poses the following salaries The
President. x75. 900; vice. president,
$l5 600; Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives, $12, 600; members of the
Cabinet, SO, coo, Senators and Repre-
sentatives, ST, 500.
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No More Crop Reports.

The Weather Bureau has announced
that hereafter the bulletins which it
would issue of the first of each month
would be devoted wholly to weather
conditions of the previous month.
The field officers of the Weather Blu
eau will CO. operate with the special
agents and correspondents engaged IN
collecting information relative to
crops, but crop reports will be issued
only by the division Of statistics nm.
der the direction of the Secretary OF
Agriculture
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
Hospital Board Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
board of managers of the Annapolis
Emergency Hospital Association was
held at the hospital yesterday. be-
sides the regular hospital routine bus
mess the board elected DR.. Walton A
Hopkins member Of the medical statf
Ou the recommendation of the medical
staff. There have been twelve pa
tieuts treated in the hospital during
the month, and the hospital is in a
most fourishiug and prosperous con-
lltion
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
Conveyanees For Patrons.

Annapolis patrons to the oyster sup
per and musical at the hall at West
Annapolis tonight will be taken over
in Conveyanees, round trip, for 10
cents Conveyanes will leave in front
of the city postofiice. Church Circle.
A good supper will be served for %
cents. FoI particulars see ad. in an
other column.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
Good BiII.

A bill presented by Mr.. Goodwin
provides for the punishment of all
persons who aid minors in obtaining
intoxicating liquors from innkeepers
and Others engaged in the sale of Ii.
quor. The penalty is fine of not
more than $25 or Imprisonment for 80
days Minors who wilfully misrep-
resent their ages will also be fined S25
and confined in Jail for 80 days.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
Quarterly Conference.

There will be a meeting of the Quar-
terly Conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church here tomorrow
evening at o'clock in the First NJ Z.
Church. The Rev. G.. Herbert Rich
ardson d. D., Presiding Elder VIII be
here and will officiate at the Con-
ference 1t wi 4 be the last time DR..
Richardson will ofiiciate in his capacity
as Elder, as his Eldership is about to
expire.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

Evening Times, Cumberland-The
papers are in gloom. Tho
great theatrical companies and first
class oirouses refuse 60 place the town
on the eligible list of towns because it
is not on any of the great trunk limo
roads. The case is doubly aggravatiDg
because Hagerstown has been under
the delusion for the last { hree or four
years that ii is the great central ter
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Donation To The Hospital.

A donation of $500 has been made
to tte Emergency Hospital by Mr..
Jonn NJ. Boucher in appreciation Of
the kindness shown to his faithful
servant, James johnson. The gift is
much appreciated by the Hospital
Board of Managers
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

The engagement Of A. N. Keys and
Mr.. DIN Murray, IS announced. Miss
Keys is daughter of the late Robert
Taylor Keys, and also belongs to an
important historical family. Mr.
Murray is q son Of the late Captain
Frank Key Murray. q. s. N. and a
member Of the bar of Howard county,
Md. Mr. Murray has relatives in An
napolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
Bill Killed.

The Goodwin Patent Medicine bill
was killed in the House by the adop-
tion Of an unfavorable report from
the Hygiene Committee Mr. Goodwin
made an effort to have the bill re-
ferred back TO tthe committee, but it
was killed by an overwhelming vote.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

Star Democrat. Easton-It ia an
nonneed that China is sending soldiers
to ManchuIia to take the place of all
the Japanese who have withdrawn.
But it may he remarked that this pro-
cess is not depopulating China very
rapidly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

Gazette, Easton-U Uruguay has dc.
cided TO reduce the rate of interest on
her national debt. President Castro
any any OF 81 i Pant ahd # tigofd dsedstilr seds ilrer5e af
gether.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
WITH THE STATE PRESS.
Editorial Observations On Various
Subjects.

Sunday Herald, Baltimore--If the
value of legislation were in inverse
ratio to the value of the legislator the
present Congress would be record
breaker.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
Lecture Tonight.

The first lecture in the course Of
University Extension at st. John 5
College will be given tonight at S
turer who has "a world wide reputa
ton, is Prof. Ramsay Muir, a M. +,
and his subject tonight will be "The
Opening Out of the World aud the
Dominance of Spain.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

Mrs. Stone, mother of Surgeon Stone,
at the Naval Academy, who has been
visiting her son, has returned to Wash
ington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

Miss Mary Il Wilen and Miss Alice
Harsfal Of Martinsburg w. Va,
arrived today for a two weeks visit to
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Holly, Market st.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

General George + Elliott, Comman-
dant of the U. S. Marine Corps, was
in Annapolis today His visit was
unofficial.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

Commander Murdock, u. .. n. and
Mrs. MurdOck, are stopping at Mrs.
Galloway Cheston's, Maryland Ave.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

Mrs Elliott King, is visiting Mrs.
Stuart Edgerton at Roland Park, Bal
timore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
PERSONAL MENTION.

Persons who have friends as guests and
desire the publication of the same will please
send their names to this office.-EDIToR.l
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
The Kites Band.

The Kilties Baud. which is
at the Colonial tTheatre on I
March 6, special matinee at 3. ]
and evening performance at 8
appeared in every impOrtant
England, Ireland, Scotlau
Wales, and were most succesfl
King commanded the Kilties
moral Castle on September q
and again at SandriDgham Ht
November 9. The Canadinrl
should be proud 10 have such
nifieent organization, as il Il
much in its own way TO q
Canada. Special interest wa
the Kilties while In Scotia
Lord Provost Of Glasgow.
other large cities received th
dians officially and were made
airy members of the organizati
band is under the leadership b
4. Addison, Canada's most
conductor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

The House met at $50 a. Il
after transacting a large and
routine Business, adjourned at i
Monday night.
Mr. Shipley introduced iii
able Louis Janotritz, adminia
TO pay over to J. Edwin KirI
Kate Kirby the estate OF the
Edward Kirby, Jr., 1927. 10.
Before adiornment ell the bl
cent three on the files were 4
of. The business of tho sesison'
in hand.
Both Senate and House held II
sions last night, in which
amount Of dull routine work wa
The House worked under q I'd
of steam until II O'Clock, the
Senate roll-call enabled THAT n
clear it's files somewhat carIier
IT, u r. u
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02

Advertise in the Capital.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-02
Niece Of Admiral To Wed Count

The betrothal is announced Of Miss
q. r. Wilde, niece of Rear Admiral
Wilde of the United States navy, aud
Count Carlo Dentice di Frasso.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
CONGRESS HEIGHTS NEWS.
Funeral of Mrs. Catharine Cook-Im-
provements Noted.

The funeral of Mrs. Catharfne I,ucv Cook
whose death occurred Wednesday morning
after brief illness at the residence of her
son, Arthur Cook. a short distance south
or this place, was held this afternoon. the
remains being removed at ] o'clock to ST
Barnabas Protestant Episcopal Church,
Barnaby Prince George county, Md, for
the last rites Rev. George Grove the rec
tor, conducted the service and the inter-
ment was made in the church cemetery
Mrs. Cook was seventy-one years of age.
She had resided in this section about seven
teen years and was the widow of John Cook
a civil war veteran. Thirteen children sur
Nlye her. Mrs. Cook was born near Oxon
Hlll, Prince George county, Md.
The Ladies Guild of the Esther Memo
RAJ Protestant Episcopal Chapel Nichols
avenue, Congress Heights, has elected Off
GERS to serve for the new year as follows.
Mrs L. J. Wrenn, president; Mrs. WhaIley,
vice president; Mrs. a. r. Grimes. recording
secretary qe-elected); Mrs. j. F. Tice,
treasurer.
Mr.. James Blaine has removed his two
story frame dwelling, a building OF 1Sx45
feet, from lot T. block g. this place, to lot l.
block 9, where he has made number OF
improvements. Mr. Blaine's family occu-
pied their home as usual while 1t was in
transit Mr.. T. +. Harrison has made some
improvements to the rear of his premises at
6th and Savannah streets Congress
Heights. Mr.. John Liston has made i'm
pioNeHleHlS 10 MS UuuQlnB on 4th street,
Congress Heights Mr.. Z. D. Owens has
built frame addition 1Ox10 feet, two stor-
les high, to his cottage in Park place near
Nichols avenue. Mr.. /. It. Young has Sc
cured a permit to erect two-story frame
house on unsubdivided property just south
of the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton j. Fiilius entertained
the members of the choir of the Esther Me-
mortal Protestant Episcopal Chapel of this
place at their home on Nichols avenue
few evenings since. Mr.. F'illius is the choir
master of the church. The singers were
entertained with program and various
pastimes, after which refreshments were
served.
Mr.. j. F. Scherer. travelling man, whose
home is in Boston. Mass, has been visiting
his brother. Mr.. Carl Scherer, at the lat
ter's residence in Randle Park
The Esther Memorial Protestant Episcopal
Chapel has been presented with two gifts
recently, one from the board of managers
and the other from the Ladies' Guild. The
former gave for the use of the church
prayer book, a hymnal and Bible, while
the ladies gave two collection plates, bear
ing appropriate inscriptions each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
THE BULL IS HORNS
THAT'S THE PLACE TO TAKE HOLD.
A man SAYS:

a
''some years ago, while employed as an inspector
by a large woven wire fence company, was COM
PEELED to give up my position because of Ill health
brought by coffee poisoning.
From childhood had used coffee freely, and
for many years had thought that there was
possible harm In 1t.
But time went I gradually became the
victim Of indigestion, then of heart trouble, then
OF habltual headaches, and finally completely
knocked out by nervous prostration, which lost me
ID and profitable job that had held for years
AT first | scarcely knew what to do as med-
cines seemed to have no lasting effect but It was
mp 10 me to do something. and turned my at
tention TO my diet. Having read or less
about the injurious effects Of coffee / concluded
that I would experiment TO whether that was
the cause of my troubles.
"At first cut down my coffee allowance half
using Postum for the ether half OF my table
beverage. This helped some, but did not do
what I. wanted-it did not relieve me entirely
stl suffered more less with headache and
nervousness. So just took the bull by the horns
and cut the coffee OF short. From the day that
began to drink Postum exclusively my health be-
gan to improve, and have continued Its use as /
expect to do for the rest of my life
The result is that have not had a headache
In years. no man has better digestion, my nerves
like iron and my mental powers are clearer
more vigorous and accurate than ever before
'Shall be GLAD to testify at any time that Pos
tum Food Coffee did all this for INC, and keeps
me hale and hearty. can Go no less Name
given b. Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
There's a reason. Read the little book, 1.-THE
Road TO Weliville," in pkgs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
NEWS FROM LEEsBURG.
Death of MI. Joshua Hatcher-Gen
eral and Personal Notes.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Speclai Correspondence OF Inc star.
LEESBURG, Va, January 4, 1906.
Mr. Joshua Hatcher, one OF the wealthiest
and most influential citizens of Loudoun
county, died last night at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Thaddeus Hatcher, near
Hamilton. He was ninety-three years Of
age and the Oldest citizen in the county
Death was due to a general debility of
health. Mr.. Hatcher was one of the most
prominent farmers and capitalists in this
community and was at the time of his
death the owner of thousands of acres of
fine land. For several years he had made
his home with his daughter, Mrs. Thaddeus
Hatcher, who with another daughter. Mrs
Thomas NJ. Lake of Philmont, Loudoun
county, and one son, Mr.. Joshua Hatcher
ir., of Hamilton, survives him. Interment
will take place at Friends burying ground
at Lincoln, Va, tomorrow.
Mr.. Arthur F. Divine of this town has
accepted the position of associate editor
and business manager of the local weekly
newspaper, the Washingtonian-M Mirror, to
succeed Mr.. r. J. n. Ried. Mr.. Divine has
been in the newspaper business for several
years, having been connected with the
Washingtonian and the Record, and is
therefore we'll fitted for his present position
The Washingto Mirror is owned by Col.
Robert n. Harper. president of the AmeTi-
can National Bank of Washington, D c.,
who will also edit his paper.
The Misses Lewis entertained few of their
friends at their home in this town Tuesday
night. Among those present We're Misses
Millicent Lupton, Mary Harper of Washing
ton, Alice Wise, Leila Steiner of Alexan-
dria, Richard Edwards Wise, Misses Austin
and Dowdel, Mesdames Eyeleth English
and Lula Matthew, and Messrs. Preston
Gibson, Edgar Littleton James c. Dibrell
McGlll- English, Blackwell Smith, Hubert
Plaster and DR.. T. M. Caldwell of Waco,
Tex.
Miss Mabel Wllmarth, who has been the
guest of Miss Violet Alexander, has return
ed to her home in Washington.
Rev. Frank P. Berkeley and Mrs. Berkeley
arrived in Leesburg today from Buena Wis
ia, Va. Mr.. Berkeley will become pastor Of
the First Baptist Church of this town.
Miss Mary Harper of Washington Is the
guest OF Miss Alice Wise of Leesburg.
Mr. Richard II. Tibhs, jr., and Mr.. George
Q. Ferguson, jr., who have been spending
the holidays with their parents IN this
place have returned to resume their studies
at the University of Virginia.
Mr. Forrest l.. Hughes of Gainesville,
Tex, who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs.
John H. Alexander has returned to the
University OF Virginia, where he is a stu
dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
School House Struck by Tornado.

A tornado struck the school house of Josie
Beatty in Alabama Wednesday, and two
BOYS were killed by falling timbers. The
dead are a twelve-year-old son of Albert
Fittman and Aaron Lee, aged eleven. The
school house was demolished and none Of
the occupants escaped without injury, al
though the wounds of only fourteen are
serious.
Ramah Church was damaged by the tor
nado the residence of Cato Green was
wrecked and the post office and many out
buildings were damaged.
A dispatch from Fort Worth, Texas. says:
A destructive tornado passed over the west
ern part of Jacksonville in East Texas,
Wednesday night The house of William
Walton, containing family of five, was
carried into the street, and all of the occu-
pants were seriously injured Seven other
residences were also destroyed, but the
occupants were not hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
INlAIDIAMIIE VALlLE'S
ALMOND BLOSSOM
co M PL Elk 0 N
CIR EA M
Greatest Toilet
LUXURY Made.

Cleanses. softens. purifes whitens and beauties
the skin. Soap and water only cleanse superb
cially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05
LOSES LIFE IN FIRE
Body of Thomas Wiclkham Almost En-
tirely Consumed-Other Items.
Special Correspondence of The Star

SI'eciaI CORRESPONDENTS OF The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO. january l. 1903
Information was received here yesterday
afternoon of the death of Thomas Wick
ham. mechanic, fifty years of age, from
burns received during fire, which de-
stroyed small tenant house on the farm
of Mr.. Thomas Magruder, near Glendale.
this county. Saturday evening. Wiclsham,
1t Is stated, had just completed job of
carpentry at the home OF the late Gov.
oden Bowie, near Collington, and was on
his way to do some work near Glendale.
He was an unmarried nan. and had rented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-05

ing, in the Methodist Church. there win be
a ladies' missionary meeting, and Sunday
evening January IA. Rev. Thomas II.
Campbell will preach in tne Methodist
Church.
Mrs Robert N Bayliss OF this lslace has
gone to Trenton. n. T., 10 spsad several