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The Ordway new era., 1907-08-30
TAFT TALKS ON RACE +
Believes Negro Is es'''s'
Welfare Of the ss'A

Lexington, Ky.-seei,a
opened the Republican saa
here with a speech on Ias,,, ,as
lem. He said that the ~. l
representation in the eo'Ist :. \.
nation was due TO the iae.. r
issue has made it the p,sr ~
Democratic party 50 "a
small the northern heA'' :
that tail. , nh
essary to the SCUM "a. q. haI
skilled and unskilled;, ~ nc -
can. He has no ol1e, ,o0, h
this, and when called "a. uE "a
it he lays down MS nv nv m,r
freedom that the white h ~
his. Ours is the flag De
only one he knows. 900 to 8
ut is our duty 70 see !, Doi1|
path is made as easy .. % irc1
that his progress is as ..a y, !,
proper encouragement y. ,s,t
"The fifteenth . auars amsuu, nasro "
All that 1t requires is .ntI,s ,naI
MT ha excluded from
he is a negro. If he la'As sv,I1
qualifications. propeirsv. PER v..,,Su d
state St sIn may T lawfully imp9ss, ,'ss, 4 I
of eligibility for its.,Sss Its sSss'ts ~
may be excluded. pros,uIIr s,u,IIr Z
one else who lacks SSH s,.
tions is equally excluusd 4
"The fifteenth amenonVdos enoo ID
involve so-called nes.yI .,Iou III
and to permit the qusss,'tt us.s, ~
date-forty years s,ls.sss.llirsslI
control the votes Of int thst 4
respect to tn0 : ..oaA u
Is to indicate lack OF
lion. ,,auence I
lent Roossvelt's adminiIe iIneirJ!
II the southern states. - ~ |
could be LED ednss,ce a. I
,an column. In 1000!
,eaI. syrnpathies Of tns s,rcg1|
.tafss. Il would BE-
Z Ii standardization. n..,.,.a
~ . American =
< ~ eountry, ] ~
vhea ths oouth shal. = ~
10 - couaeils g
- ~ pso1is q
The Ordway new era., 1907-08-30

1t looks like universal war on the
mosquito. The example set by Amer.
leans. who in clearing out breeding
places OF the insects have also les.
sened dangers of disease. is being fol.
lowed elsewhere. while some novel
methods have been adopted. Italy.
for instance. is introducing into its
waters an Australian fish which ia
credited with an insatiate appetIte
for mosquito larvae. This may keen
down the mosquito population. but
1t will not exterminate the pest. The
most reliable way has been found tn
drain the marshy places where the
insects propagate most freely. Many
localities where mosquitoes formerly
abounded have been almos. wholly
freed from the unwelcome creatures
by this means. with corresponding in.
crease in the health and comfort OF
residents.
The Ordway new era., 1907-08-30
5nlutttg mnrlh' q
pfarr prnhlrnt
By DR.. JOHN RHYs.
ne'o OF Jssnit Collese. and Pro-vice Chancellor
university Of Oxford. Ensiapd

the constant mong of Celtic character at work So
both In Great Britain and her colonies America fact that
lead to deeper feeling of unity education espa .h
higher of learning f' III 'n'
sympathy OF race and racial influences will toward making
" Inc work OF the Rhodes scholarships sending
lean students to British universities supplemented bv
BRUSH students to American seats of learning that many
our boys would not back tev
the tremendous possibilities earning large wealth which
affords - e-A
1t by the sympathy mutual understanding
one another to clearer understanding to b ~
Btsh and the American naons that the solution of many .,
VII he brought about and the question
= ns W nsss sasiy and sadstsctssiy than ~
The Ordway new era., 1907-08-30
C0MMu1ElJ
LIFE NJ
CONVICTED MuaOts,,
sHAl FaIssIs 49,
WILL NOT HAM |
WELL. THAT'S +
ACTING eoveRsoaJ
HOLDS CIRCUMSTANCE
oeNcs NOT eosc,rr

Canon City, colo.-aIp,
noncommIttal and t,,,,,,
johnson. condemned ID !
murder Of Marshal Fri,,. !,
received the news tn, III,
ernor Harper had CONRAD
tence to life impriso.r.
smile and the words:
That is good nevs-
Not another word O.
capped from the lips Of th,.,
man. whose death ses-ls J
hours removed.
johnson has been , suI
den John Cleghorn tor .r.s
spite the latter's bes, s.nl
out the man and learn 81
past and his relations u (
est information could )
When Governor Hare,
came Warden Cleghort -is
EFFORT to force Johnsoc h,.
the innermost secrets q n
life.
Every condition tiyaz
Cleghorn. but again be ia
utterly. Warden Cless11
edged the receipt o. I, 4
these words: Il an IL II
governor. for the reasz d,
hanging men"
Then Warden Cleshor nj
ecution his plan for ,o'dzi
loose his tongue and VI II
that lie buried so deep J 4
Warden Cleghorn seHi : !,
tion house and walked MI
sons cell. where he sig1i
and looked through TIE y
grated door.
"Step to the door. les
manded Warden Clegho1
| johnson sprang from n'z
on which he had been l!tiI
attention.
How are you feeling
warden.
Fine" answered The CO.
How can you feel f,, :
staring you in the face =
den Cleghorn. you knoIF
fenced TO die this week At
to die now?"
81 am ready 10 DIE" US
said. in u voice clear, stF';l
tionless and without Tie 7
of auaaiHsF 81 MN w q N.ira rs a' !
Warden Cleghoru said: 4
son out. then"
Jones unlocked the D
door and beckoned lohaia
forth. The convict steps
cell into the long eorritS
hands on his hips. He u
collected and evidently ID
worst. Warden Cleshora q
n full minute. but Joais
change his attitude In The \
Warden Cleghorn said;
johnson. the governor Z,
muted your sentence to ~
ment." -.
A faint smile lit up "
face. and he said: "Weu'
news"
| johnson was led by G'
back to his old cell.
The Ordway new era., 1907-08-30
hA4.A@x

Sympathy and mutual
understanding among the
nations of the earth will
solve all their differences.
1t seems to me, at the
same time, that the rec
ognition of certain facts
Of primary Importance,
and one of the forgotten
vr neglected elemont. :,
The Ordway new era., 1907-08-30

Assuredly we are not
Is,;-.-. III .L-----..p-ip.t
we easily could do, for
the children of the city
in the summer. 1t is a
strange conception that
enables us to feel that
we have done our duty
by the children of the
The Ordway new era., 1907-08-30

After profound study and investiea.
aon the director Of the mint has con.
cluded to deduct ;135, ,ooo. 900 from the
estimate Of the stock Of gold in the
country. Well. what difference does
II make whether the stock IL 81 .e1s..
s4s.zso or s1.4s4,s45,2so? Nobody
has to count It or carry II.
The Ordway new era., 1907-08-30
CIR Sl1nru Bltsittras ann
Jta 6nlh MI tllr pfnplf
By PROF. pRANDER MATHEWS.
Columbia University.

We forget that the stage, every sort of stage,
the show business it has never been anything else, ID;
erarv accusations TO the contrary.
Probably, when Thcspis took to the road, peoPs
of that time said: That's the end OF the drama W
shall never again see it restored to the high art 1t one
was They have been saying that ever since, some q
them, about every so years and they will continue r
say it.
The attitude of audiences toward the stage is, az
The Ordway new era., 1907-08-30

A Detroit man who had gone to the
courts to seek . divorce willingly act
- - witness for another couple
who wsrs tAere to ~ married. Evt
leatly misery loves company.
The Ordway new era., 1907-08-30
In yall a sund....

% %sundance. wyo.-John Dodshon -.
~ s..eo iew days ago near pelis T1ur.
chs..H cS ~ =, 1anted n this county 81 I
q ~ y n0fse stealing. wAs Srourhf
sSSS r,sy ~ nis vife eaA chiid. ~.
fso1 tHS - ~ ~ xs9zs - re1e16ol1
IS =
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
; HIS POOR SMILE.
When He Used II, His Wife Showed
Its True Value.

"When a man gets married." ex-
claimed the citizen who could get the
medal for lazlness In any competition.
"he might just as well make up his
mind TO work Ike dog all the rest OF
his life"
His wife looked at him with an ex-
preston OF mingled grief and surprise.
After a thoughtful pause she said
quietly:
civilian, I wish you would step out
here on the porch for a minute II you're
not too tired to move so far"
He languldly obeyed and as he stood
on the threshold inquired:
what do you want? It's too warm
to split wood"
81 don't want you to perform any Ia
Dor. You said something about having
to work like a dog because you got
married"
YES" he replied resolutely, IL did"
"Well, for once It's my esteemed
privilege TO agree with you. | want
you to cast your eye on that liver COL
ored setter you bought last week with
the money that ought 10 have gone
long ago for having the roof painted.
He's fast asleep. as he has been for the
last three hours. There isn't anything
that will stir him up except TO offer
him something to eat, aud even II you
do that he'll open one eye and see
whether be likes II or not before be
will take the trouble TO come and get
Il. Once In great while he will get
I'D enough energy to go hunting but
when he does be seldom II ever gets
any results worth speaking OF.
wouldn't have made the comparison
for anything. William. for with all
your shortcomings | like you. But as
long as you brought il up yourself |
thought it might not do any harm to
call your attention TO the facr that
about all that liver colored setter does
Is to take maps and be waited on
Detroit Free Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
CENTRAL BANK HIS REMEDY
Comptroller Rldscly's Plan to Check
D-nfrc

EtlaH~fl 49,
Panics.
Washington, Dec 1.-THE report OF
the comptroller Of the currency for the
year ended October 81, 1907 which
was sent 10 congress. contains, be-
sides the usual recommendations lcr
legislation by congress and a detailed
history of the causes and events OF
the late panic, strong plea for the
establishment OF a national central
bank OF issue and reserve. with such
alterations in the currency system OF
the government as shall bring about
q greater elasticity in the issuance
and retirement Of bank notes. II IS
pointed out by Mr.. Ridgely that the
present reserve system has the seri'
GUS fault that in times OF emergency
the funds deposited in the reserve and
central reserve cities are not always
available for the very purpose lot
which they we're designed.
In the plan of the comptroller the
central bank should have government
control as an essential feature, with
the great bulk Of shares owned by the
other national banks, which would be
allowed TO subscribe for them in fixed
proportion to their capital. The profits
of The undertaking would go to the
government after a certain sum had
been set aside for surplus and diyi'
dends OF and 4 per cent Directors
under this plan would be chosen in
the proportion OF two-thirds by the
stockholders and one-third by the gov
eminent.
The bank would not be allowed to
do n general or commercial business,
but would be confined to the trans
actions of government business, the
issue Of credit notes, receiving reserve
deposits from other banks. the dis
count CT their paper on approved Sc
curity. or rediscounting notes OF their
customers for other banks. 1t would
have such authority for dealing In Tor
eign exchange as would enable 1t 10
accumulate gold credits abroad ana
to import gold and bullion when need
ed for its reserves"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
Receiver For Iron Works.

Hazleion. Pa, Dec 1.-THE Jeanes-
vile Ircn works went into the hands
OF a receiver Upon application OF
James c. Hayden. the principal stock
holder and creditor. and who is also
president OF the company. A. B. Jen-
nings. general manager OF the works,
was appointed receiver, with power to
conduct the business. The bill alleges
a total liability of S49l 900. The works
have been operated since 1S4S and
employ about 800 men.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19

Franklin, Pa, Dec. Io.-Rev. James
]. McIllyar, who is said to have been
the first Protestant clergyman to de
liver a sermon in Rome, died here. He
was born at Washington, Guernsey
county, o., October II, 1916, and was
ordained a Methodist Episcopal min
lister in 1874. Rev. McIllyer was said
to have been the Oldest Odd Fellow
in the state, having Joined the order
In 1853. In 1871, while making tour
Of Europe. be preached the Methodist
Episcopal faith in Rome.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
A Ready Explanation.

A Washington man one day went
out OF town for a days fishing, taking
luncheon with him. When be had
reached the stream where he intended
to enjoy his sport he discovered that
he had dropped his luncheon some
where on the way. He FASTENED back
TO look for II. Presently be met a
burly darky, who seemed very well
pleased with himself and who was In
the act OF brushing crumbs from his
lips with his sleeve.
did you pick up anything In the
road as you came alongr asked the
Washlngtonian, with suspicious
glance at the negro.
mo. sah," promptly returned the col
ored man, Il didn't pick up nothln'.
Couldn't dog hab found 1t an ct 10
upr-Woman's Home Companion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
OUR FOREIGN TRADE
Fiscal Year Ending June 20 Shows In
crease of Over S365.OOo,0o0.

crease of over $685., 100000.
New York, Dec. 1.-THE chamber
of commerce issued a forecast Of Its
annual report, containing a recapitu-
lation OF the merchandise imported
and exported through the port OF New
York during the fiscal year ending
June 20, 1907. as compared with the
aggregate Of all other ports OF the
United States for the same period.
The total value Of foreign imports
through the port Of New York was
$914,91S,529. of which SCI. .577 was
in gold and silver coin and bullion.
The total imports for all other ports
Of the country were $676,95s,769, Of
which gold and silver coin and bullion
constituted s96.225,296.
During the same period the exports
from the port Of New York were $685.
730,S61. Of which amount gold and sill
yer coin and bullion made $62,46O,-
1877. All other ports Of the country
during that period exported sl,267,-
261,8O3, s29,S14,443 OF which was In
gold and silver coin and bullion.
These figures show an increase Of
foreign commerce over the previous
year of 1852. 29s.02s at New York, and
Of $685. 55 at all ports of the
United States.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
Mo Sunday Phones.

Trenton, n. j., Dec. 1.-THE blue
law movement has reached Trenton
in earnest. A movement by the Mer-
chants association looking to a strict
err observance Of the Sabbath has re
suited in the closing Of the cigar and
candy stores and soda fountains on
Sunday In retaliation the organiza-
ton Of cigar dealers and confectiop-
ers will take steps to close the news
stands and bootblack establishments
and will also make an effort to compel
the telegraph and telephone compan'
les to stop doing business on the Sab
hath
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19

Charleston. S. c., Dec. II. - The
wireless station at the navy yard
picked up the battleship feet. The
Connecticut operator was sending II
New York, and the message, as far as
caught. read as follows: "On board
Connecticut, s evening, 40 miles
northeast OF Cape Hatteras, heading
south southeast, speed 10 knots. In
four columns abreast" The message
was longer. but the operator could not
get ANYTHING further.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
BAY STATE GAS
Clears Up Its Affairs and Will Embark
La Other Business.

Wilmington. Del. Dec. l7.-Former
United States Senator J. Frank Alice,
of Delaware. issued a statement In
which he said that the Bay State Gas
company of Delaware after many years
of litigation at last has It's a1airs
cleared up and that after all bonds are
paid by order Of the court and the Ad-
dicks Judgment settled by the payment
of 800 900 there will remain more
than 100000 In the treasury OF the
company. There will be outstanding
about $500, 900 shares OF stock. A large
majority OF the stockholders have de-
cided that the company shall 20 into
some new business the statement said
and to that end have induced Thomas
w. Lawson. OF Eoston. and some asso-
ciates to undertake the management OF
its affairs. After a meeting In the
offices OF the company here Mr.. Law
son was elected president and Senator
Alice vlce-president of the company
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
Fouobt Duel to the Death.

Laurel. Miss, Dec. IA deliber'
ately planned duel occurred in the
main street OF Laurel, in which Ed
ward Bragg was killed and B. w.
Scarborough. former state senator.
was wounded. The two had a quarrel
over a business matter. during which
Bragg is said to have advised Shar'
borough to 20 and get his gun. Shar-
borough went TO a nearby store and
purchased shotgun ind shells. while
Bragg waited. When Scarborough re-
appeared Bragg opened fire. hitting
his man three times. without danger
ously wounding him. Scarborough in
spite of his wounds advanced until SO
close that Bragg seized the muzzle OF
the shotgun. Scarborough fired, ending
the duel by MORALLY wounding Bragg
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19

Paterson, n. j., Dec. ia number
Of saloon keepers have been summon
ed to appear in court as a result OF
raids made Sunday by Rev. Dean Mo
Nulty. Of St. Johns Roman Catholic
church, IN this city. The priest says
that in each place he visited he found
the Bishops law being openly violat-
ed. He will continue his crusade, he
says, until ali the saloons comply with
the law
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
A Cominq Barnun.


When grow up to be man.
know what shall do.
I'm going TO own a circus. ana
I'm going TO run II too.
And all the animals will be
As happy as II they were free.
I'm going 10 be the ringmaster
And give the clown a poke.
I'll make the animals perform,
Then I'll go out and smoke.
I hope I shan't be very H.
IL nearly killed my brother Bill.
My dog can do some splendid tricks.
call him, and ! say,
Stand up" You ought 10 see him jump
And hurry TO obey.
He stands as straight as straight can Dc,
And he can sit down just ike me.
He does a lot OF other things
Shakes hands turns over, speaks"
I couldn't tell how much he knows
II should talk for weeks.
And then have pussy cat
Who "begsr' What do you think OF thatf
OF course I'd have them In the ring.
They'd love It, just like me.
And III give all the little boys
Admission tickets free.
For there are children. don't you know,
Who can't afford to see a show.
-Rebekah Burnett In Woman's Home
Companion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19

PASSPORT, l.. l., Dec. 17-Nathaniel
Howell. a farmer, died Of injuries re-
ceived when he was attacked and gor-
ed by an Infatuated COW. He was at
tempting to milk the COW when she
turned upon him. knocking him down
Mrs. Howell heard her husbands cries
from the house and rushed out armed
with an axe. She succeeded in driving
the COW away. but her husband was
fatally injured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
Nltro.GIYcerlne ExpIodes.

Bowling Green. o.. Dec. II. = SiA
hundred quarts Of nitro-glyoerine IN
the Du Pont Powder WORKS two and
half miles from hero, exploded. 1t is
mt believed there was loss Of life, as
the employees uad left the premises. A
theory a. to the cause is advanced
that yeggmen" in attempting TO re-
pIenish their supply Of the explosive
for use in safe blowing dropped some
OF II. Color is given 10 this by the
finding OF a mans vest and a horse
blanket near the scene, but no human
flesh was discovered.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19

New York, Dec. 17.-John w. Gates
won $500 on a race between two drops
of water down a Pullman car window
the other day. Re was riding with a
fellow plunger. Rain was falling out
side. Two drops trickled down the
pane. Pointing at one Mr.. Gates said;
BET you $500 my drop reaches the
bottom first" Its a co." the other
agreed. 1t was a close race; first one
drop then the other was ahead, but
the Gates selection came out victor,
and Mr.. Gates pocketed the spoils.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
rwo Hunters Lose Their Lives,

New Orleans, La, Dec. 16.-G. Haw-
kins Norton, customs agent for the
Illinois Central railroad, and Walter
Grimm, a young cotton broker, lost
their lives in a tragic manner while
hunting at the Rigolets. rs miles from
New Orleans, on the Louisville &
Nashville railroad. Norton lost his life
as a result of gunshot wound in the
side, and Grima was drowned by the
oyerturning of boat. Both men were
prominent in the club and social life
~ Noxu Orfoana
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
Abandoned Schooner at Sea.

Charleston, s. c., Dec. 16. - The
Clyde line freightcr Mohican, arriving
from New York, brought Captain Mar
shall and crew Of 10 men from the
schooner Augustus Welt, which
foundered at sea- The Welt left Car
taret. n. j., December 5 with cargo
of fertilizer materials for Savannah.
Heavy southeast gales were met of
Cape Lookout and the schooner sprung
a leak.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway
Rappahannock River Line.
Schedule IN Efact SeDt 1907

BALTIMORE TAPPAHANNOCK FREDEBlCks5B G Ky
weather permitting Tuesday and FIJI
End Mil hite Stone ngon Nms
Durham Burton britannia
Bowler Ware Weod IappahannocS
Ist0wn Saunders Mion Green
,es T NM TAPPAHANNOCK
weather permitting sunday IL noon
westand North Fad Mil Greek White stone
wheaton
spsia win wharveS marked
FREDERICKSBURG NOnIO 800
Leave Tuesday and Friday tide and weather permit
except Bay Port ad Mesanu Oh
Norfolk Wednesday sunday
at ell points on river Arriving aO
and afternoon
81 so each meals and state room extra
FREDERICKSBURG TAPPAHANNOCk DIAL
tide weather
Layton Garter blandno
Wexford Wa BowerSbarp H.
MonsskOn Urbanna 1890 No. bnrnsn
Moran, Weems rVgton
Stone,M Mil Creek,N North End $50 p m. Wesland
Baltimore Wednesday and Saturday mornings
TAPPAHANN0tK Ball - ~
Tsppahanno weather permitting 7O Monday WEDNESDAY
stopping Wexford Ware, BoTeT sharp
sburton Durham MenoecK "eem
White Stone Creek.N North End. 'Westand
NH. Wednesdays only
Arriving y Tuesday Thursday and Friday mornings.
W. d. colt, Agent, Fredericksburg, va
wTLI.ARDTd I. MURDOCH Gen. FRI & Pass Agt
Baltm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Patrick Husband, a negro. assaulted
two white girls near McHenty, Miss.
and was shot to death by mob.
Fire destroyed the four-story build
ing of the Harmony Knitting mills, al
Albany, n. Y, entailing a loss of $780,
000
Reuben Baunkes was struck and
killed by an engine while walking on
the tracks Of the Reading railway at
Valley Forge. Pa.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
Walked Barefoot PA Miles.

Chicago, Dec. 17.-George Ga@' are,
10 years old, has establisbeS Iec'i :.
at long distance barefoot walking IL
the story he told che stockyard 20
lice ia true. I.e said he was laborer
IN .teel pIll at Pittsburg until No
vsmber Is, when he was discharged.
go dnce then has walked 428 miles
IN search of work. Half the distance
ne travelled barefooted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
sau.d Family From AsphyxIatl0n.

Chester. Pa, Dec 1.-THE timely
arrival OF Ella Wright. daughter OF
William Wright. at her home prevent
ed the entire familys death from a.
phxiation by escaping gas fumes
When the woman arrived she found
her mother lying unconscious In the
kitchen. while near her was young
er brother also unable to move. Sew
eral other members OF the family were
found IA the parlor A doctor was
summoned and succeeded in resus
citating them. An investigation show
cd that SCOT oadsed the gas to escape
f,vm the coal stove.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-12-19
ROSE SUCCUMBS TO WOUND
Victim Of Burlington Shooting Raveo
About Man in Black Coat.

Victim OF burlington onOOe"S N@'NS
About Man in Black Coat.
Burlington. n. j., Dec. lin the
terrible agony Of tetanus spasms Au
gustus Rose. the lSyear-old victim
of a mysterious shooting last week.
died of his wound.
Rose. in his delirium. said that a
man in a long black coat was shoot
ing at HIM and occasionally he cried
pitifully for help.
The police refused to express an
opinion regarding the manner In
which Rose was shot Immediately
following the crime they limited at &C
cident or suicide intent. but develop
ments have not proved these theories.
It is known that detectives have been
looking for the mysterious stranger
with whom other persons In West
Burlington have recently had encoun'
teTs