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The Washington herald., 1907-07-16
VICTIMS OF EXPLOSION.

The Dead.
Lieut.. CaSpar Goodrich, born in Italy
appointed to Naval Academy from Connecticut
and entered the Academy september = 1887
father Rear Admiral Casper F. Goodrich. New
York Navy Yard Died at Naval Hospital at
HIS O'Clock. Father and mother at bedside.
aIidshfpman Faulkner GOIdthwaite,
home. Hopkinsyie. Ky; next Of Kin. mother,
Mrs. George GoIdthwaite.
William J. Burke. seaman; enlisted at
Boston; next Of kin. Alrs. II. Clare, aunt. S5l
Granite street Quincy Mass.
William VI. Thomas, ordinary seaman;
enlisted at Boston; next of kin, Mrs Eleanor
Thomas mother, q Thames street. Newport r. l.
George Miller. ordinary seaman, en-
listed at New York no kin; home, Memphis, Tenn
William II. Thatcher, chief turret cap
taini enlisted at League Island: next Il kin.
Louisa A. Thatcher. mother, Los West Sixth
street, Wilmington. Del.
George G. Hamilton (unoffciaD, ordi-
nary seaman; enlisted at Boston; next Of kin,
George W Hamilton father 81 Wellington ave
nue.. South birmingham Mass.
William Francis Pair, ordinary seaman.
enlisted at New York; next Of kin. Mrs. N. Nc
Donald mother. 1874 Flatbush avenue, Brooklyn,
" Y; died al hospital az 927 p H.
The Injured.
Midshipman John T. Cruise, born in Ken
tucky appointed to the Naval Academy from Ne
braska and entered the academy July p, 1908; as
signed to Georgia October s. 1906; father Mai
Thomas Crlse depot quaFtemaster. Omaha, Nebr
John A. Fone, ordinary seaman. enlist
ed at Philadelphia; next Of kin. John Allen Foue
father. IS Morgan avenue. Trenton. y. J.
Harold L. Gilbert, seaman. enlisted at
Boston. Mass: next Of kin, Elroy Gilbert. father
S0uthWick, Mass.
Charles Hansell. gunner's mate, first
class. enlisted at New York: next Of kin Walter
Hansell, brother. 262l Eighth avenue New York
John Malek. ordinary seaman. enlisted
at Cleveland. Ohio: next Of kin. Mrs Mary Malek
mother. 254 East Twenty-afth street, Cleveland
Louis Meese. ordinary Seaman. enlisted
at Cincinnati OHIO; next - tin william C.
AIeese. brother. Berea. Ohio, Il. T. D. No :.
Samuel T. Rosenburger. ordinary sea-
man. enlisted at Philadelphia; next Of kin. Harry
B. Rosenburger, father, 500 Ridge avenue PhiA-
delphia.
Frank Schlapp, boatswain's mate, sec
ond class; enlisted AZ Boston, Mass. next Of kin
Conrad schlapp. father, ln Berry street, North
Adams Mass.
Orly Tagland. chief yeoman. enlisted
at Charleston. s. c.. next Of kin. o. Tagland,
father. Rushford. MINI.
James P. Thomas. ordinary seaman.
enlisted at New York; next Of kin, Michael
Thomas. father. go De Graw street. Brooklyn.
n Y.
J. Walsh. seaman. enlisted at
Boston, Mass: next Of kin. N. Walsh. mother. 3
Seymour avenue. Lynn. Mass.
John A. Bush. ordinary seaman, enlist
ed at New York: friend. Frank Diamond. lz2l East
Eighty-eghth street, New York
Charles l. Eich. ordinary seaman, en-
listed at Indianapolis: next Of kin. Ms. Sadie +.
Eich. mother. So North Main street, Frankfort
Ind.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-16

1873, the president Of Altman Union, NO.
Is, IN the Cripple Greek district. was
the man he referred 10. The only thing
that they got out OF Dewey on cross
examination VAS the fact that when he
left the union in Cripple Creek In 1893 he
owed $50 or $50 TO the union store, and
had never paid the debt.
Cigar Won't Ignite Gas.
c. D. Lamson. Of the Boise Gas Com
pany. was called to tell about the effect
Of explosion Of Illuminating gas. with
reference 10 The claim of the defense that
i was gas. and not a bomb, that blew
Bradley into the street.
TITS impossible for common inuminat-
ing gas 10 De exploded from the glow OF a
cigar. said the expert. unless the wrap
per were famed into a flame"
Sabin was recalled IN the afternoon.
had gave some information about the
character of the organization known as
the Citizens Alliance, which the defense
has spent 80 much time in attacking.
A number of the other witnesses were
recalled, but their testimony was unim-
portant. The States rebuttal will probs-
bly, close tomorrow. IL is unlikely that
the defense viii occupy more than one
day with its sur-rebuttal, and counsel
will probably begin their arguments on
Thursday. so that the case should get 10
the jury by Tuesday next at the latest
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Georgia A squad of marines with fixed
bayonets stood guard at the gang-plank
and threatened 10 prod any one who tried
to climb it without having proper Gre
dentials
Capt. McCrea refused to be interviewed,
but prepared a statement Of a very brief
nature. which he sent TO the reporters
through Capt. Marshall Of the navy yard.
McCrea Gives Out Statement.
Capt. McCrea, commanding the Georgia,
furnished the papers with the following
typewriter statement concerning the ac-
cident:
AT 10 o'clock a. n. to-day, July Is,
while engaged in target practice with
S-inch guns mounted in the after super
imposed turret firing at the target at the
time, powder charge became ignlted. in
juring about twenty men and doing some
damage to the tuTret
Until a thorough examination and in
vestigation is made by the board. con
vened by the division commander. Rear
Admiral Charles NJ Thomas. L. S. n.
we have no theory to advance as to the
cause of the deplorable accident, which
resulted in the serious injury Of twenty
brave men and shipmates, six of whom
have passed away.
The charge of powder which ignited
had just been stopped at the breech Of
the gun ready for loading. Suddenly one
of the powder bags was found to be burn
ing in the leaders hands. It created
great heat, and all in the turret were
badly injured
Two of the turret's crew, with their
clothing all ablaze. hurried out on the
only exit and plunged overheard, but
were picked up by a steamer near by.
Chief Carpenter Yates. in charge OF
the repair boat. luckily saw the two men
jump. and hastened to their succor
when Admiral Thomas was informed
of the extent and serious nature of the
resultant injuries, the Georgia was i'm
mediately ordered post haste to Boston"
It is said that Capt McCrea, of the
Georgia, sent a wireless message to the
navy yard, saying: "Cinder from funnel
came through turret ventilator and ig-
nlted powder"
This seems TO be the generally accepted
theory among the naval men here as to
the cause of the accident
Returns for Target Practice.
The Georgia docked at AS o'clock. and
at 6:O5 o'clock this evening steamed away.
returning, it was said at the navy yard.
TO the target grounds
The Georgia, along with other vessels
in the squadron. was maneuvering off
Barnstable, on the usual practice grounds
shooting at fixed targets a mile and !
half away as they steamed swiftly along
The gun crew in the after superiU-
posed turret, which is on ton of the
Continued on Page ., Column 3.
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WEATHER FORECAST

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Partly cloudy to-
day, probably showers; to-mor-
row, partly cloudy; light to fresh
southerly winds, becoming north
westerly tomorrow.
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Midshipman and Officer
Killed on the Georgia.
POWDEREXPLODES
Five Other Members of Grew
May Not Recover.
SHIP AT TARGET WORK

Disaster on Cape Cod Bay-Injured
Men, Screaming with Pain, jump
Into Sea with Clothes AbIaEe.
Cause for Accident Not Fully De-
termined-Inquiry to Be Held.
Capt. McCrea Issues Statement.
Hurt Men in Boston Naval Hospital.
Turret Scene of the Accident.
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No War ships In the Lakes.

Ottawa. Ont. July l5.-Dr Trueblood,
secretary Of the Washington Peace So
eiety, Of Washington. has notified lie
Canadian Arbitration Society that tie
State Department at Washington deni,-s
they are going to put American training
ships Of war on the Great Lakes at prelI-
ent
The Washington herald., 1907-07-16
JOSEPH E. WILLARD ARRESTED
Charged with Speeding Automo-
bile in New York.

bile in New York.
New York, July 15.-Joseph f. Willard
former lieutenant governor Of Virginia
was arrested tonight at Baychester
Bridge. on the Pelham Parkway. for
driving his auto at thirty miles an hour
the charge being made by Bicycle Police
man Dillon. Mr.. Willard gave cash bail
for his appearance tomorrow.
Mr.. Willard Is the proprietor OF the
New Willard Hotel, in Washington. and
is director of half dozen banks and
trust companies in Virginia He served
in the Spanish war, and was on the stan
of Mai Gen. Fitzhugh Lee In Camp Co.
lumbia.
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HERALD NEWS SUMMARY

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
l-Eight Die in Battle Ship Explosion.
1-Court Leo Tolstoi Reported Dead.
president Praises Young Rifeman.
1-Just.ce McComas a Bridegroom.
S-Wire Strike May BE Near.
S-Senator Platt. "A, VIII Finish Term.
l-State Lands Blows in Haywood Case
S-Soldiers Busy at Camp Ordway.
10. L. Balthus Injured in Wreck.
7-Regatta Planned for Alexandria.
News of Maryland and Virginia.
Silks Capture Philadelphia.
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Visit she Cuard Thu~.a.~

For accommodation Of those desiring N
visit the soldier boys while in can1 NJ
Harpers Ferry, special trains will leave
Baltimore and Ohio station 9;10 m
Thursday next July is, returning 7:Is o
M same day. Round trip $3.50.
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PRESIDENT PRAISES
YOUNG RIFLE SHOT
Sends Personal LettertO New
York SchOOlbOy.
VALUABLE TO ALL MEN
Practice with Gun Develops Yir-
tues Under Excitement.
VALUABLE TO ALL MEN

Declares United States Very Small
Standing Army Makes II Necessary
for Volunteers TO Know How to
shoot in Time Of War-MaIzcs An
nunI Expedition to LIOyds Neck,
Spends Night in Camp with Boys.
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ak 10 Hnrperg Ferrv nnd Ret,,-,

Thursday, July 18th. From Baltimore
and Ohio station $40 a. m: Returning
leave Harpers Ferry us p. m. A spie1
did opportunity TO visit the soldier boys
in camp.
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Local

2-BTidegroom 81; Bride Sc.
2-Ball Park Bleachers Burned.
Snake Bonfire Of steamer Pentz.
3-Union Votes Big Strike.
&C. W. U. Bonus Ready.
9-New Customs Rules Issued.
Patrons Make Wants Known.
1O-Government May Arress Collins.
10-Mrs Bradley Pleased.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-16

4 la Carte Lunch Served Daily
at EcksteiEs from Z to 3. 1412 n. Y. ave,
The Washington herald., 1907-07-16

DcpoStt A0UT Funds Where Interest
as well as protection is assured In the
banking dept. Of Union Co, 1914 f ST
NV. all accounts draw interest. Deposits
can be checked against any time.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-16

London, July Is. - The ST. Petersburg
correspondent OF the Telegraph says that
a message telephoned from Moscow states
that Count Tolstoi has died at his country
seat at Yasnaya PoIlana, in the govern
ment Of Tula
Tolstoi. az an author and philosopher. is
probably the best known Of al the Cars
subjects.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-16
THINK TOLSTOI DEAD
Correspondents Report De-
mise at Country Home.
RUSSIA'S GREATEST CITIZEN

Born n NObieman, He spent HIS Life
in the Cause OF the Peasant Glass,
and PhiInnthrOpist, He Ranks as
One of the Leading Reformers.
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Continued on Page 2, Column 3.
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Dewey Recalled to stand.

William Dewey the noaunion mlnar
who. on Saturday, testified that w
Davis led the mob of union men +ba+
blew up the Bunker Hill and SulIivor
MIL at Wardner. April %, 1883. was re-
called frst thing this morning. and testi-
fed that the w. F. Davis who was. in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-13
JOCKEY MCINTYRE RETURNS
TO HARTFORD FROM ABROAD

Hartford. Dec. 12.-Fresh from A f.; F.,
across the Atlantic. Jimmy McInfyro
mas returned To Hartford and passed I
lew hours seeing old acquaintance be-
lore starting for California Wpdues-
day. With the exception Of Danny
MaIler no Hartford boy is better known
III the racing world than James f. No
ihtEre. For the last year he had a SIc-
ceSSful career in France AZ a cracA
Jockey. and rode AT Chantillv, Long
champs. st. Cloud and other French
tracks. He has been one Of thc coteric
OF American jockeys-Maher. O'Connor.
Rieif Mccormack and Henry-who
nave done 50 much TO uphold the fame
Of American Jockeys and methods on
foreign tracks
Mcintyre has been in France since
March last and has also raced in Bel
gum. trying all sorts of distances auu
rounding ont the season. until The
jumping events came on this fall With
an American experience behind him
which includes work on some Of tn"
big tracks. Mcintyre has had longing
to engage in work again in the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-13
Rule to Stop
Covering Up.

Chicago. Dec. I..-rhc annltal meeting
of the AInerican League of Professional
Baseball Clubs came to an end today ar-
ter the usual election and appointments
business and passed Il new ruic which
ii is thought. will tend to end tho prac-
tice of covering up players for clubs
outside the organization Because Pres
ident Johnson's term of office does not
expire until 1910. and because most of the
other positions are appointive. the cleo
ton concerned only Charles Soners of
Cleveland. who was again chosen vice
president of the league. The board Of
directors will consist of representatives.
of tho Chicago. Cleveland. New York and
Boston clubs.
The new rule regarding transfers of
players restricts the practice of securing
| a player by refusing waiver on him and
then Immediately turning him over to a
club outside the league
II provides that if Il club which obtains
title to a player by refusing to waive
/ claims to him shall within 80 days ask
| for waivers on him. he Shall revert to the
club which originally owned him upon re-
turn of the $500. and the cl1.b to which
| he reverts shall for ~ days have the
privilege of disposng of rim to any club
outside of the league without further re-
quests for waivers 1t is provided that if
more than one club had refused to waive
all such clubs except the one returning
him shall have the right to refuse to
waive the second time. 1t is further pro-
| vded that no change in the salary of
such player shall take place for - days
and that advantage cannot be taken Of
this new rule until the player las becn
placed in regular service by the club Sc
curing him originally by means of the
waiver provision.
Before the club owners separated trades
We're concluded bv which Detroit OBJ
tanned Ira Thomas. Il catcher. from New
York, and st. Louis purchased the con-
tract of Arthur Brown. q first baseman
who played last wear with Montreal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-13
JACK MARTIN RETIHEs.
Wealthy Once, But Has Little Now
His Wife Is Rich

New York, Dec. 12.-Jockey Jack
Martin announced Wednesday his nar-
mancnt retirement from the turf. Al
one tiIaC he had plenty Of money. Iut
1t is said that he leaves the turf with
lIttie or nothing. His wife, however
has wealth. 50 Jack will not have To
work at some other occupation.
Martin. in his day. was considered
one of the best Jockeys In America
lie vas always in demand " hen a big
betting coup was planned and thus
came 10 be known as "the money rid
er At times Martin came in for Sc
were criticism for rides that seemed tu
ne careless. to say the least, but h.
never SGT into serious trouble until last
winter when he was suspended by the
stewards al the Fair grounds. who
saIu that he had not been strictly above
board in his methods.
AT that time Martin was under con
tract to ride for L. d. Sullivan and r
D. Farrell on the metropolitan tracks.
nut when he came North lie found that
inc Jockey Club was not ready to grant
a license until his New Orleans status
was cleared. Afterward when Martin
began riding in New York he seemed
TO have lost all of his old skill. his
employers losing thousands Of dollars
on Els unsuccessful mounts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-13
BOXING.
Battling Nelson Issues
UItimatum to Cans.
Many Entries For Amateur
Tournament al Boston.
Abe AttelI Is Right In His Conten.
ton For Weight.

Chicago. Dec. 12.-Buitling Nelson has
Pacltcy MacFarland The Dane out
lines ;iic terms under which lie will
Ciinch 4 meeting either with the Chica-
go lightweight or the colored man.
Nelson says: Il will fight MacFar-
land al 131 pounds at i o'clock for the
largest purse offered. but will insist on
the side bet that he and Cans make 50
finish fight than anything else. That
would settle the question for all time
Have IL grievance against Packey for
being so migrate I have boosted
him all over the country, but then that
is what one can expect 1t has hap
pened to me before"
Here IS his final offer to Cans:
Il VIII fight him at 1873 pounds at the
ringsi.'e. stripped. provided | get IS per
cent. " the money. win, lose or draw,
or will fight him at 133 pounds at the
ringsidc in fighting clothes and give
iliu the same amount of money, win,
lose OF draw. This is final. and ! think
&pnttSnIanike. too"
Harry Gilmore. Jr. MacFarland's
manager, sand:
THAT is exactly what we want.
want him to say he will box. l will
take the matter up with him at once.
and | think we will get good Offer
from one of the Western clubs. Every
thing about Nelson's offer suits us down
to the ground
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-13

On motion of MI. Murphy of the Chca-
go club a recommendation of the Nation
al League to be considered later by both
major leagues. providing that hereafter
the poSt-seaSon series for the world s
championship shall consist of nine games
instead of seven and that the players
shall share in the receipts of five of the
games instead of in four. was adopted
1t was voted also to amend the ccnsti.
tuition SO rs to give the president of the
league absolute power in the matter OF
discipline. The day closed without d dea
in players being recorded
Baseball sharps seem to feel that or
the disposition of the services of Fred
Tenney. former manager of the Bostons
the transfer of the services of severa
other players hinges. Tenney. it is said
can be used in New York and an attempt
is to be made to bring him here. Boston
needs good seasoned catcher and wout
like to sign Bresnahan flom the New
Yorks. and an even trade for Tcnney, tho
latter to take the place of Dan McGann
New York's first baseman. would suit
Boston, and it would also be willing Il
let Tenney 80 for Browne and McGann
of the New Yorks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-13
: FOOTBALL PAYS.
Supports Most Of Athletics al
U. Of p -NorthcFott Cap
tain Of Middies.

Philadelphia. Dec. 1"-AcCordinE to
the report Of the treasurer at the an
nual meeting of the University of PENN
Sylvania Athletic Association, football
support; every branch of athletics here
with the single exception of basketball.
baseball and track athletics The re-
cciptS for football. minus guarantee s
paid to visiting teams. amounted to ST.
oO", and the expenses of the team We're
$25.oOO. leaving net profit of $32.OQ0 in
favor Cf the gridiron team.
This report. however is for the fiscal
year ending Sept. ]. 1906. The 1907 sea-
son was very much better and the re-
port next fall should show a greater en-
cess. There is still deficit for runnir;,
athletics. This amounts this year to
something like $50. but Is due to the
fact that all the profits each year from
athletics are used to defray the cost of
the gymnasium. which was built at a
cost of $685. 0n
The football committee reported
strongly in favor of the present coach
ing system. and further recommended
that Pennsylvania representative ol,
the football rules committee urge IL
change in the rules governing the for
ward pass. that it be rescued from the
wild scramble which usually follows the
play. Pennsylvania S committee wants
the side which fails to catch the ball
on this play to forfeit it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-13
WHAT BILL HASSAMER
ASKED THE CONDUCTOR

When the Washington club Was
staying at the boarding house which
was then located at the corner of It'll
ana + streets one of the most noted
members of the team was Wild Bill
Hassamer who played an eccentric out
field for the Washington club.
Bill was one Of those talkative chaps
who was witty as well as gabby u"
was of an unusually hilarious DISPOSE
ton. and when he was the star boarder
at the house at 18th and Il streets lie
was the life Of the party.
One night he and Al Maui. ne
pitcher. who led the National League III
batting one year. went over ION the
Navy Yard'' to attend a free crab feast
On the way home. il being rather ia'e
and the crabs having had Sonholeht
influence OH the two ball players. th"y
had no more than got seated in the car
than they fell asleep.
The conductor. who Happened to u
q baseball fan, knew that the t"o
sleeping passengers were members ol
the Wagner outfit, but he did not kho"
where they lived; SO when the car was
nearing the transfer junction at hH
street he went up TO Hassamer anu
shaking him by the shoulder inquired,
What street do you want. MI
Hassamer?"
Bill. who was only half awake rnpoeo
his eyes drowsily, and then looking up
into the conductors face with owl-hhe
gravity. replied:
"What-er. what streets have you
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BOXING NOTES

Jack Morgan and Jack Blackburn
will meet in Philadelphia Dec. 90
Jim Donovan and Charley Hitte will
box in New York Christmas after
noon.
boxing pavilion. 100 by Is. is being
erected at Petersburg. Utah. and the
promoter plans to have Jimmy Gardner
and Mike CTwim Sullivan for the
opening card.
The bout between Jim Barry and
Sam Langford. which was to take
place at Los Angeles netX week. has
been postponed until Jan. 1, as Barry
wanted more time to train
Bob kendrick. the English bantam,
who was to come to this country and
meet Al belmont in Chelsea this
month. has cabled that he is sick and
cannot make the trip at present
Young Teddy Roosevelt and George
NJ. Conan. the actor were among the
persons who attended the DeshIer-
Welsh bout in Chelsea Wednesday
night. They occupied seats well down
front and watched the boxing with in
terest. applauding first one and then
the other of the boxers as they showed
unusual clcverness. They were ac-
companied by Mr.. Cohan's brother-in-
law and several others
Kid Currier and Kid Locke. both Of
Gardiner, are training for their COM
ing bout which is to be held at City
hall. Augusta. Monday. Dec. 16. Kid
Currier is going to box Young AL
berts of Augusta and Kid Locke is
going to box Bobie Goode Of Brockton.
Kid Currier and Kid Locke are train
ing under Percy Hill of Gardiner at the
New Mills. They have been training
hard the past week. Percy Hill is to
box the same night, with jim Coyne
of Hallowell. Gardiner will be well in
line with boxers this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-13

terday afternoon to timber up a little be-
fore the Christmas recess and get into
shape for the relay teams that will be
picked to represent the college and the
classes at the Is. A. A. meet in Febru-
AIRY. The early date of the H. A. A
meeting makes it necessary to call out
the men earlier than usual. hut il is not
the regular call for the winter work
which viii be issued after the Christmas
recess.
Coach Quinn las been working with the
field event men In the baseball cage for
the past three weeks and now the track
men vii! work with Coach Laihrop in
the HemenWay gymnasium and on tho
board track on Holmes field. Special
stress will be laid Oh the development OF
a relay team to meet Yale at the +. A.
A. meet. with last years Freshman relay
team available that beat the Yale Fresh
man. and with several of the half-lnilers
on hand Harvard has the material for a
fast quartet. They are Van Brunt
WhitclIer. ii. and l.. Watson. DeSelding.
Merrihew. Norton. Hoyt. Blanchard and
Dole