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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
AT DELAWARE COLLEGE

The exercises Of the commencement
season at Delaware College will begin on
Sunday morning, June 18th. at II o'clock
with a sermon before the y. NJ. c. A., to
be preached by Rev. H. c. Mcbride Of
the White Clay Creek Presbyterian
Church, in the College Oratory. On the
evening of the same day at O'Clock the
annual haccalaureate sermon will be de-
livered by Rev. DR. W. Dayton Roberts
Of Temple Presbyterian Church, Phils-
delphis.
On Monday afternoon, June 18th. al
3 O'Clock, the exercises Of Class Day will
he held in the Oratoy, and in the even
ing at S O'Clock the anniversary exer-
cises of the Athenean Literary Society
will take place.
On Tuesday morning at II o'clock the
board Of trustees viii meet to act upon
the faculty's recommendations for de-
grees and such other business as may
be brought before them. In the after
noon the annual field and track sports
will be held. In the evening at O'Clock
the anniversary exercises of the Delta
Phi Literary Society will come of, on
which occasion an address will be de-
livered by Chief Justice Charles B. Lore.
The commencement exercises will be
held on Wednesday at 1870 O'Clock in
the Oratory, on which occasion an adj
dress will be made by Henry Ridgely of
Dover. Of the graduates, W. j. Hark-
ness, Jr., J. T.. Edwards and W. v.
Derby will deliver addresses.
The Bishop Coleman prize Of S25 will
be awarded TO the senior of the best all
round standing. The Alumni prizes,
which were contested for in a public
debate. and oratorical contest some
months since, will be presented to
the winners on Commencement Day.
Lewis P. Bush prizes for the best essay,
open to all undergraduates, and the +.
W. Curtis prizes Tor three students in
Freshman English who have made the
most progress in their class work, will be
presented. The Philo S. Bennett prize
endowed by William Jennings Bryan
from a fund left by the testator, Will be
awarded for the best essay upon the sub
ject of free government. The Lieut..
Clarke Churchman prize for virtues as
soldier will be awarded TO the most de-
serving man in the military department.
The prizes offered by the ladies OF the
w. G. T. u. for the best orations upon
some subject touching upon scientific
temperance will also be awarded at this
time.
The Robert medal will be contested for
at the exhibition drill which will be held
in the afternoon at 8 O'Clock. The exer-
eises will be closed by a student hop on
Wednesday night.
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last State convention. Frederick
Bringhurst has been appointed super
intendent of the temperance depart
ment work. Reports We're also given by
Mrs. Lottie Il. Brockson, of teaching
training and Rev. j. Edgar franklin
of the home department
The next State convention will be
held IN Seaiord, April 18th and 10Th,
1907.
President C. H. Cantwell, Vice
President, n. S. Goldey, Secretary
/. Elmer Perry, W. O. Hoffecker,
Smyrna; Miss Maggie s. Wilson, Mrs.
Lottie II. Brockson, Miss Clara Men
denhall, Rev. j. Edgar franklin,
ID. b. Maloney, John s. Collins,
Henry p. Scott, State Treasurer II. n.
Rawlins we're at the State convention
in Middletown in April.
The association has contributed S25
to the Northern California Association
for the relief having lost everything
during the earthquake, except a few
records.
County conventions will be held as
follows: In Sussex county, October
Both Kent, October 3lst; New Castle,
Novemer 1st
The excursion committees Of Grace
and st. Paul's NJ. b. Sunday schools
held a meeting last evening at the resi-
dence of Colonel EBoch Moore and it
was decided to give the joint excursion
OF the schools TO Lewes on the steamer
Columbia on June 26th. The boat will
leave Fourth street wharf at 2 O'Clock.
The excursion of Union Nj. e. Sun
day-school will be given on Tuesday,
June 9th, to Burlington Island Park.
The Sunday-school of Silverbrook
M. E. Churon will give an excursion
to burlington Island Park on Friday,
June 22d.
s.Joseph W. Coley's Tuesday night
class of Silverbrook Church grows in
interest and largely attended meet
ingswas held on Tuesdayevening, when
four new members we're admitted.
The subject of Mr.. Coley's address was
o. Love. -
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The annual convention Of the New
Caste Hundred Sunday school Asso-
ciatit will be held this afternoon and
tonight at New Castle. Addresses will
be mace by Rev. O. T. Wyatt, ID. ID.
pastor Of Harrison Street M. F.. Church,
Whining on; Rev. Fred +. McKinsey,
pastor OF Red Lion M. K. Church {,
Rev. G. T. Anderson, pastor of the New
Castle NJ r. Church; j. i. Hayes
Of Bear Station; Prof. II. s. Goldey
Of Wilmington Miss Maggie S. Viii
son OF Seaford, the State secretary /;
Rev. J. Edgar Franklin, Aubrey
Vandever and Miss Clara Mendenhail
of Win ngton and others.
Rev. @ orge w. Weldin, president Of
the Brindywine Hundred Sunday
school Association, has issued a call for
delegates from every Sunday school in
the hi n red, to a meeting TO be held
at Mt z easant M. Il. Church, Belle
vue, Tuesday evening, May 18th, at 8
o'clock TO arrange for the hundred
Suncsy school convention. Those in
terested are requested take notice.
tn egecutive committee Of the State
Sund, y ichool Association held a meet
ing est rday at Asbury M. +. Church,
this ci y, and elected the following
officers Secretary, Miss Maggie S.
Will on; Superintendent of Teacher
Traini e, Mrs. Lottie T. Brockson of
Bla, koird; Superintendent Of Primary
Woik, Miss Clara Mendenhsll of Will
minRt n; Superintendent OF Home De-
parim Mt, Rev. j. Edgar Franklin Of
Wilmington.
Mis- Wilson as State superintendent,
read an interesting report and spoke
particularly Of adult Bible GLASS union
who is growing rapidly in Della
ware The International Bible Readers
Asso siation, is still the largest in the
u itsd States, Delaware having fifty
nine branches with a membership Of
1871. In teacher training work six new
c as IS have been organized since the
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INDUSIRIAL FAIR
All but Two Of the Booth. u,,. a.,
Engaged.

All h"t Two Of the Booths H,,. A..
Engaged.
All but two of the bootbs ~, a..
proposed industrial fair AT Brandy
VINE Springs Park, from Nav s9;sh
10 June Och, inclusive. have hsen
space: ""'0 taken
Pavilion-N. Snellenburg & %
Nos. ! and - W. ii. Smith G ~
No. B; Martins Pet store NJ
yalnsS ,l IS Meharg, Nos. and 6; Whining,
i,, Son geographical Union, No. z; Co
lqmpia monograph Co., No s.; Isaac
~ ha5on' No. 9; G NJ. Smith Print
ing ana publishing Co., No. iO; Hiram
ieageT' Nos. II and u; Borden's Con
oehsea MIX, Miss Chance. demonstra-
NSqr' NO. l3i Mercantile Printing Co.
NO IA James Bradford Co. check
room room +, /. du Pont Co, Nos. Is. l6.
II ana Is; Lea Milling Co., Nos. l9
aha Y kobelen Piano Co.. Nos 20
ana ail u Il. L. Rice, Jr., No. ~; Lyn
ihomas Co., No. "a; j.. NJ. Rockefel.
ier' NO. %; A. L. Sharpe. No. % 4;
samuel ii. Baynard. Nos. p. 2s. %.
~ 81 and b; Delaware & Atlantic
Telephone Co., Fred G. Mccall.
boardwalk-William Lawton, Nos.
!, ?, 3 and 4 Wilmington Gas and
Electric Co., No. 8; James c. O'Neal.
NO. @; William Ii. Moystin, No. Z (;
Sel9k u Hoffman, No. s; Peter Celia.
no. 3; Booker, Scott q Moore Co.
nos 10 and II John Govatos, No. y
!; Il. Cummings, No. IA; National
cash Register Co.. No 10; Wright a.
Law dson, Nos. l6 and IL: Charles
Warner. Co., No. 18; W. G. Earle. No.
u Charles II. Gray, No. 20; Improved
Order of Heptasophs, No. 2l; j. c.
treihofer No. %; David A. Hay, No.
"A James Q. O'Neal, No. 25; Fred G.
Mammele, No. 26; International Cor
rrespondence School, No. 27; Gordon,
KEGS d Hirsch Co., No. IS; Every
Evening, No. %; George W. Bush &
Sons Co., No 81 Interior Decorating
Co., Nos. % and 80; j. Il. Mullins.
incorporated, No. "a; Mcmahon Bros.
Co., Nos. 30 and So; Wilmington Cor
nice Works, No. 81; I. b. Cartmell,
No. 3s.
Spaces at large-Middletown Farms,
log cabini H. j. Wollaston, upper end
OF park; /. s. Garrett, b. & o. pa
vilion; II. L. Brown, upper end, and
A. ). Hart CO., lunch pavilion.
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Union church Enterta Inm.nt.

The following programme is announced
for an entertainment 70 be given a.
Union NJ F. Church this evening Sc
lection, orchestra; piano duet, Miss Vir-
ginia Sincock, Miss Ethel Salmon; vocal
solo, Miss Ellen Wilson; duet, Misses
Rogers and Evans; recitation, Miss Ella
Aiken; solo. Master Emlyn Clair; Sc
lection, A B c d Quartette. Part p
Selection, orchestra; dialogue, "An Hour
in School," vocal solo. Miss Elsie Wilson;
recitation, Mrs / g. Gray; solo, selected.
Miss Sophie Preston; selection, A b c
ID Quartette.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
JUNIOR BoARD'sIIAwN FETE.

The Junior Board lawn fete will be
held at the home Of Mr.. and MN. Lindley
c. Kent. l4li Broome street, on Thurs
day, June 9TH. Supper will be served at
small tables on the lawn. Menu
Chicken patties, deviled crabs, tomato
salad, potato salad, ham, tongue, rolls
and butter, ice cream, strawberries and
cake.
There will be for sale homemade
candy, cake, rusk and brown bread
All friends and patrons Of the Homno-
pathic Hospital viii be most cordially
rarniund
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
J. W. TILeHMAN RELEASED.
Jury Reversed Judge Coohran's Judgment
After Deciding That John Higgins Was
the AgUessor.

Jury Reversed Judge coohrsn's Judgment
After Deciding That John Higgins Was
the Aggessor.
A jury in the Court OF General Sessions.
yesterday afternoon, reversed the judg-
ment of Judge b. r. Cochran of the
Municipal Court in the appeal case Of
John ". Tilghman, colored, who was
convicted and fined $50, with costs. and
sentenced to three months imprison-
ment on the charge Of assault and battery
upon John Higgins, a white man.
The case was brought up to the Court
Of General Sessions by j. Frank Ball,
counsel for Tilghman A jury was drawn
and the case was heard. 1t was brought
out by the, prosecution that 1ilghman
struck Higgins in the mouth at Fifth and
Iatnall streets at noon on March 9th, and
after knocking him down kicked him.
Tilghman said that Higgins was drunk
and after cursing him struck at him. He
testified that what he did was done in
seli-defence.
The case was submitted to the jury
without argument. It took the jury only
about 10 minutes to find Tilghman not
guilty.
The defendant was released and told he
could 60.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24

Such a simple, pretty little frock as
this one is sure TO find its welcome,
both from the young wearer herself
and from the mothers who delight in
everything fresh and dainty. AS illus
trated it is made with the slightly
omen neck and elbow sleeves, so be-
coming peculiarly well suited to warm
weather wear, but a yoke and deep
cuffs can be easily added, when it be-
comes suited to all seasons. The
double sleeves are entirely novel as
we'll as graceful and attractive and the
whole design is marked by individual
ity. In the illustration it is made Of
pale blue French gingham with trim
ming of a simple banding 1t is,
however, appropriated for wool ma
terials MS well as for the washable ones
as 1t can be linei or uniined.
The dress consists of the body lin
ing. which ig optionsl, the front and
the backs These last are tucked from
the shoul ders and are lifted by means
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
M.atinr Of Ticket Agents.

R. Leslie Appleby, ticket agent at the
p, b. & w. railroad station, attended the
meeting Of the officers and members OF
the advisory board and executive COM
mittee of the international Association
OF Ticket Agents at the Bellevne-Stratiord
Philadelphia, on Tuesday. The meeting
was for the purpose Of completing arrange
ments for the 18th annual convention OF
the association, which will be opened IN
Milwaukee, Wis, September 9th. In the
evening the members OF the party were
the guests of the Quaker City Association
OF Railroad Men at a theatre party. The
members went to Atlantic City yesterday.
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Amateur Dramatics.

Amateur dramatics will be given next
Thursday night, at the Garrick Theatre,
for the benefit OF the Home Of Merciful
Rest, the West End Reading Room and
the Peoples Settlement. The sale Of
seats, for subscribers and guests only, has
opened at John NJ Harveys pharmacy,
at Delaware avenue and Adams street,
and later the sale will be open 10 the
public The participants recently gave
successful performances at the New
Century Club.
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nh. directors and friends of the
Young Mems Christian Association
.re ;ubilant over the success Of the
oanvsss for funds with which to erect
nav building. The announcement
- The dinner given by President Henry
p THOMPSON yesterday Of additional
.',bscriptions amounting to about
s93 200 0O0 exceeded the expectations of
.Sose who are assisting in the canvass.
This makes about Sl15, 600 sub
.o-;bed to date which, with the real
&c now owned by the association,
hrings the total up to Sl35, ,OOO
The reports from all branches re-
..;yed al the dinner yesterday were
oDconrapng. Judge Gray, who is a
,,,o,nber of the advisory committee and
i taking great interest in the move
,senf for new building, made a short
aJ5ress. in which he pointed out the
srsat good that such an association
gill he TO the city and the young men.
Remarks we're also made by Rev. W.
+ ID. Lewis and Horace G. Knowles.
After the subscriptions had been
announced President Thompson stated
that only about $4,000 was still
needed. He said he had no doubt
tbat the committee of one hundred
would get the So, 600 it had promised
TO raise. which would bring the
amount down to less than $50, 600.
General James H. Wilson said that
he had learned that the p, b. & W.
R X. Co. has abandoned the plan Of
erecting railroad Y. NJ. G. A. here,
and. that being the case, the railroad
might be induced to contribute.
Those who partook of the dinner
Yesterday we're; Henry B. Thompson,
Judge George Gray, Mayor Horace
Wilson, Rev. w. +. ID. Lewis, General
Charles Bird, General James Ii. Will
son. David 4. Marvel, Otho Nowland,
John Morris, William p. Bancroft, A.
D. Warner, f. b. Tibbitts, Millard F.
Davis Henry p. Scott, William e.
Hawkins, j. II. sMehaffey, Howard ID.
Ross, John Bancroft, George S. Capelle,
Horace G.. Knowles, George A. Elliott,
James W. Lattomus and others.
Il is understood that Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Elliott, who subscribed
$4,000, provided it will be as a me-
mortal, would desire TO have the
library and readingroom as the me-
mortal.
Next Wednesday being Memorial
Day, the dinner next week will take
place on Thursday. The contributions
einoa last vaak are as folIoxva.
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of shoulder and under-srra seams.
The undersleeye5 are simply puns
while the over ones are elasneo ae
their outer portions. The skirt Il i've
gored. laid IA plaits at back and front,
and gathered at the sides
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size 40 yearsl Is 5
wards q, Az yards SO or 3Sk yarda "A
inches wide with 2 yards Of Insertion
and u yard 18 inches wide for the
chemisette and cuffs when these are
used.
The pattern 1851 is out in sizes for
girls Of 6, 8, 10 and u years Of age.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
oomnlstinr New Yacht.

The handsome yacht Emrose, building
at the yards of the Pusey 4 Jones Co.
for Andrew NJ Rose Of New York, is
nearing completion and from present
indications will be in readiness to leave
about June ist The first cruise viii be
pleasure trip given by Miss Rose
a daughter Of the builder, to a number
Of friends at the school from which she
graduates this month
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
Coal is Arriving.

Coal is coming into this city in larger
quantities than for some time and there
Is now no trouble in filling orders. The
demand is very light, in comparison with
that Of the same month Of recent years,
because many people feared that the
strike would continue for an indefinite
period. and laid in their winters supply
in ADVANCE
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
nhief Rlank,s Nav unlform.

Chief Of Police Black summer uniform
this year differs from that worn hereto
fore, having a military sack coat, which
replaces the frock coat worn heretofore.
The new coat has a standing collar, upon
which are three gold stars. Tho coat Is
blue, trimmed with black braid.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
DR.. Munhall 70 Lecture.

DR.. L. W. Munhall, a well-known
minister of Philadelphia, whose lecture
ON the Bible before the last session OF
Wilmington NJ r. Conference( created
much favorable comment, will give the
lecture next Thursday evening in Union
Methodist Episcopal Church. The
lecture will be free and everyone in.
terested is invited to hear il.
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Medal Contest.

The silver medal contest az Madeley
VI. E. Church will take place tomorrow
evening, and not tonight, as was reported
II will be under the auspices Of Madeley
Y. The contestants are as follows: Misses
Della Watson, Carrie Holtenielow and
Maude Gaynor, John A. Assay and William
Rodman. Mrs Mshala Wells Perkins has
arranged for numerous selections.
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Free ID Gradua Ia.

Beautiful velvet box and ribbon With
articles purchased for GRADUATES. Nairhes
bracelets. rings &C.. mo- outlay. ~ per
week ", S. Mitchell, Seventh and
Poplar strsets.-
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Rsoorsrlnr nom Dog nlts.

William Searles, aged 5 years Of No.
S2S Lombard street, who was badly bitten
on the leg by a dog q feW days ago, is inn
proving and no serious result "a looked
for.
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Mnr.hnlltnn NE. Church.

The ladies Of Marshalton NJ. i. Church
will give o strawberry festival in the
Knights Of Pythias Hall, at Marshallton,
on Saturday evening, for tho benefit OF
the church.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24

Of and
sso valuable remedy the andhe wheanthe
bab biscnnotah ford o b
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Board of Trade.

For the purpose Of outlining plans
for this year the membership COM
mittee Of the Board for Trade held a
meeting in the board rooms, in the
Equitable Building, yesterday after
noon. 1t was decided to receive appli-
catlons Tor membership at once TO be
acted upon at the first meeting in
June. The membership is now 800
and there is a desire to double it as
soon as possible. Persons desiring TO
join should communicate with the
committee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
HOOper'S AnOdyne
the Worlds Best Baby Medicine Saves
Babies Lives.

1t is an absolute and perfect remedy for all
stomach and bowel complaints diarrhoea,
Aux cholera infantum, worms, sour stomach,
&C., regulates the bowels, aids digestion and
brings refreshing sleep. Hoopers Anodyne
contains no opiate-it is perfectly safe and
harmless pleasant in TASTE If your druggist
hasn'tit, tell us, and we'll see that you get it.
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TAR J. N. c. A. MOVEMENT
.d Of Managers Feels
Greatly Encouraged.
The GOAL IS WITHIN REACH
o,,v About $4,000 More
N VIII be Required.

subscriptions Amount to About
fns fns,. ono. winch, with the Tenth Street
s.anerty, Makes Total Asset of About
sis5,OOO'
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Dyspepsia is Americas curse. 3urdock
Blood bitters conquers dyspepsia every
time II drives out impurities. tones the
stomach restores perfect digestion, normal
weight, and good health.r
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
HOOper'S AnOdyne
for
Children Teething

Makes easier The process Of teething BE-
cause of its peculiar action on the gums where
by they are softened and relieved of all inAam-
nation 1t is surely great blessing to the suf-'
fering infant. When used properly the bowels
are sure to be regular and the stomach kept in
healthy condition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24
ACTIVITY IN SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Annual Convention OF the New
Castle Hundred Association
IN CITY OF NEW CASTLE TODAY
Preliminary Meeting at Mt.
Pleasant Tuesday Night.

To Arrange for BrAndywIne Hundred Con-
vention-Omcers Elected BY the Execu-
tive Committee OF the state Sunday
school Association.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-24

Vacation. IL 10 tAtC DuAO NOAuOuy
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-06-19
HITCH IN THE ARMfSTICE
Not Satisfied with the
Agreement That Started
the Mines.

Terre Haute, Ind, June 19.-There
will be a joint meeting this week Of
the state executive boards of the Unit
ed Mine Workers and the Operators
association to consider some objections
that are made to parts of the new wage
contract. International Secretary Will
son is to be asked to be present. The
situation is not serious and arises most
" from the dissatisfaction of some
blacksmiths and some firemen.
For the first time schedule pay for
these employees was put in contract
Heretofore there has been no uniform
scale of wages, and while some black
smiths and some firemen are bettered,
others feel that they did not fare well
by the contract, especially in fixing up
on 4 nine-hour day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-06-19
Legal Notice.

No. 8199. Treasury Department,
Office of Comptroller of the Currency,
Washington D. O.. May 2. 1906.
Wereas, by satisfactory evidence
presented TO the undersigned, it has
been made to appear that 1.-THE Oltiz-
ems German National Bank of Ham,
mond,'' in the City Of Hammond in
the County of Lake of Indiana, has
complied with all the provisions
of the Statutes of the United States,
required to be complied with before
an association shall be authorized to
commence the business of Banking
Now therefore. 1. Thomas. P. Kane,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller of tho
Currency do hereby certify that THE
Citizens German National Bank Of
Hammond, in the County of Lake
and State of Indiana. is authorized to
commence the business of Banking as
provided in Section fifty one hundred
and sixty nine Of the Revised Statutes
of the United States.
In testimony whereof witness my
hand and Seal of Office this second
day Of May, 1906.
/ T. R. Kane Deputy and Acting
Comptroller Of the Currency.
(Seal) 5-5-ti
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-06-19
WABASH RAILROAD.
East Bound.

AaSl 9OQA0s
No. IA Local points to Detroit.
Hammond ...........11 4 s a. m.
No. Through train Buffalo &
New York, Hammond. S:4S p. m
No. II Through train Buffalo &
New York, Boston, Hammond.
s..si ss~-... ........ ll.4o D. N.
West Bonud
No. to Chicago, Ills, Hammond
-. ...... ........ b:l6 a. m.
No. to Chicago. St. Louis & Kan
sas City, Hammond. -. 1884 a. m.
No. 1 to Chicago, Hammond.
,...., $780,. ........ 1908 p. m.
No. 13 to Chicago St. Louis & Kan
sas City ............ $40 p. m.
Trains No. 6 and 5 are through
trains to Toledo. o. and Pittsburg,
Pa, with chair cars and sleeper. All
trains daily.
For any information phone 1851,
or write F. H. Tristram, Asst. Gen.
Pasgr Agt. 81 Adams street, Chica-
go, III.
Fred n. Hickok, Agent,
Hammond.