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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27

& Are you having trouble with your
kidneys? There are lots of people to-
day ya who g wonder We, why they have pains
and lacking in energy and ambition.
Your kidneys are wrong. They need
relief without delay. Take Dewitt s
Kidney and Bladder Pills; they are for
weak back, inflammation Of the bladder,
backache and weak kidneys. Sold by
p. z, Lomas Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27
Brakeman Killed.

William Wood. an Illinois Central
brakeman. was killed while coupling
cars in the yards at Gaiena. III, He
resided in Waterloo, where he is sur
yiyed by young wife and other rela,
t}voo
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27

On board U. s. Flagship Connecti-
out, Dec. 22.-Via Wireless Station
at Key West, Fla, Dec. 23.-To the
Associated Press, New York-Atnoon
Sunday the battleship feet was 800
miles from Trinidad.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27
Three Killed BY Train.

William Campbell and his wife and
father of Farley were Instantly killed
by an Illinois Central passenger train
at crossing near Epworth
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27

There is something about Kepnedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup that makes it
free yet gentle action Of the bowels
through which the cold is forced out of
the system. At the same time it heals
irritation and allays inflammation of
the throat and lungs. it is pleasant to
take. Children like it. Contains no
opiate nor narcotics. Sold by 2. 7.
Tomas Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27
ACCIDENT TO FLEET
Breakdown on the Lawrence Causes
Some Delay.

| Port Of Spain, Trinidad, Dec. 2s.-
The American torpedoboat fotilla,
which left here yesterday at a. m.
for Rio Janerio on its way to the Pa
cific, returned here today because Of
an accident to the machinery of the
Lawrence.
The accident is not serious and it
Is estimated repairs can be made in
9 day. The repair ship Arathusia
has gone on to Para.
The battleship fleet has not yet
been signaled.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27
JOHN MITCHELL IS STRICKEN
MINERS PRESIDENT TAKEN ILL
AT LABOR MEETING.
Priest and Physician eummened~s
Caused by Recent Operations
for Absoesses.

Indianapolis. Ind.,. Dec. s1.-John
Mitchell. president Of the United Mine
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salye- don't forget the name, and ac-
cept no substitute. Get DeWitt's. It's
good for piles. Sold by E. T. Tomas
Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27
South 81 Paul NJ 10

DVuUH oU. IdlI, DEC. .ZS.
Cattle-Steers, $500 and s!;.75.
COWS $500 and s3.75. Hogs-S4. Is
and S4.45 Sheep-Muttons, St.25
lambs $50.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27
Princeton Bank Closed.
Million Builders Unites.

New York, Dec. 24.-Plans have
been completed for the formation for
temporary organization which will
embrace all the building trades un-
ions in, the country in accordance
with the proposal made at the last
annual meeting of the American
Federation of Labor.
A charter will be asked for Jan. 20.
A meeting will be held Jan. 9, 1t is
said the new federation will include
1000, coo members. ss
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27

Jack and Jill were both quite ill,
Now each are well and wiser,
For blues and headaches have to go,
When they take an Early Riser.
DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills are
sold by b. I. Tomas Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27
State Fights Filth.

Secretary Thomas of the state
board of health proposes an anti.
splitting crusade in Des Moines which
will begin with the street cars.
He will urge the management OF
the company to post notices directing
that the horrible habit be stopped,
directing the conductors to have
guilty persons arrested and noticing
the fact that the penalty is $40 fine
fer each offense.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27

lleves that If the fair is started On
Wednesday that the people viii start
to arrive on Friday, thus making the
actual session seven days.
The report Of Secretary j. G. Simp
son of the board of agriculture shows
that within the last six years the
fair has grown as never before. The
management has put on improvements
to the amount of $4,000 out of the
gate receipts and fees from exhibitors.
In every case of a surplus the money
has been spent on Improvements and
lettering the exposition grounds.
1.-THE aggregate increase paid out
for premiums in the last four years
has been about $48,o0o," says MT,
Simpsons report This is in accord
with the policy of the board to In
crease the amount of cash premiums
by, a more extensive classifications Of
the -prize list as the revenue from
the fair receipts grows The Iowa
state fair is not maintained for any
pecuniary profit. but for the practical
information received through an In
spection of exhibits
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-12-27

Alf IHis WEB IN Inc with the policy
Of every military court to determine
the exact facts in cases tried before
them. The law excludes expert testb
many as to whether the affair al
Davenport was or was not a. prize
fight, but the court and the judge ad,
vocate are trying to secure an exact
knowledge of what actually occurred:
from this showing the court may
make up its mind as to Captain Kulp's
duty in the premises.
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you've got to take en-" said the
agent philosophically; maybe they'll
teach you something, and it'll be a
good advertisement"
"Gah'n!" said Prowse: carrying
scientific jossers won't bring better
freight next season. wish youd get
me chock up with cattle. can't
stand scientists; my sister married
one that was an 'erbalist in the Old
Kent Road-and since he went to
Chokey Eve lost conceit with science.
However, II 1t must be-why. send 'em
along!"
Captain Prowse was not popular
skipper with sailors They said that
he was hard nut" and sailor.
robbersf and that his American expe.
rience had made him nearly as deadly
as any American captain with a be
laying pin. But sailors experience
only works backward; they are good
at "reminiscences only, and the Nema
gosenda got crew in spite of the cap.
tain's reputation, 1t Is possible they
would not have shipped II they had
known that men of European light and
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whats e mean by it? Now, look ere
you bally lot, what does you think Oh
yourselves?"
The crew appeared uneasy
81 went all by my lone,' said the
skipper hanging on TO the poop lad
der. call by my lone went, and
brings back peace! Do you ear? But
when | sent you. what use was you
| released Art. who's repaid me by
bein' unable to see an ole in a ladder;
and I've concluded a treaty of peace
and friendship with the French, Next
time (if so be German ship comes
ashore) I'll go out as my own nam
bassador. No, Simcox, never more!
just speaks to that French crowd
and they are civil and drink fair. They
recognized thed met their match
Their skipper says, says he, captain
Jones, | owns fair and square I'm
not your ekal at diplomatics. he
adds. moreover, Captain Jones, damn
me if | believe your match is to De
found And says, with dignity with
dignity, Simcox), Right you are!
That's what | says. And as for you.
you ratty galoots, you'll treat EN-
when you meets em just the same as
il they wasn't French. Do you ear
me? That's ny hultimatum. Now you
can 60 Thatil do the watch.
He turned to the mates.
81 thought better of you two. so
did" he remarked sadly. But there,
you avent 'ad my experience, and
when | gets ONE l shall see as them
that is in power at the Furrin Office
ears 'ow done it. Salisbury amt my
stiffness of backbone, and e amt my
tact. If SO be as e was to invite
them Frenchmen to dinner, 1T. would
be different. They knows las the
French captain owned to me; fair and
square e owned IT'D they don't ave no
natral right to hislands and colnies.
Make the Frenchmen's 'omes Apply
and they'll stay at ome. Think 1t
bout; you'll see 'ow it could be done.
There now, thatll do you. | disarrest
you'll"
And the 'old man" rolled cheerfully
for his cabin.
by my lone done it, said the
Guffin.
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Who asied You TO think? But |
amt the man to press unwilling hub.
bers into goin aloft. can lead the
way. Go into the fo'castle. you dogs,
and consider yourselves under arrest.
Co.
"Blimy." said the crowd. but we're
all in our own custody. SO we are. Now
what's the old man goin' to do?"
They watched him from the fo'cas.
ule as he staggered into his own part
Of the ship.
I'll be my own hambassador," said
Jones. I'm show EN- 'ow to work
things with dignity; I'll show that ass
Lampert what's o'clock. What you
wants in such cases made and pro.
yided Is tact, and go, and innerds In
nerds is the chief need. Why fight il
palaver'll DO? Where | was wrong
was to send galoot like 3imcox. But
what could l do but work the best
with the tools 'ad? II I'd gone my.
self, we'd made peace afore there was
. row"
He came staggering out Of the cabin
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the coast breakers at the starbosro
bow. he had run her in between two
ledges q rock. of which the outer or
more westerly one acted as a COM
plete breakwater
The skipper, who had been lying
fat when the Others jumped for the
main deck, got up and crawled for
ward to the break of the poop. He
was half paralyzed with a mixture of
funk and rage. He addressed himself
and his remarks to the sky, the sea.
and the island but above all to Lam
pert
You man-drowning, slop-built carl
cature of a sailorman, what ave you
bin and done with my ship?" he bel
lowed "Oh, Lord, I'm a ruined man;
by gosh, III murder you."
He tumbled down on the main deck
and made for Lampert, who easily
lodged him.
Shut up, you old IDIOT" said the
mate contemptuously Who but me
told you that if you drove her in thick
weather. and no sun seen for a week,
you'd pile her up?'
Simcox caught Jones and held him.
Good Lord, sir" said the second
greaser, ''it's no time to fight"
NO, it amt" said Jack Hart boldly.
That a foremost hand should dare
to shove his ore in almost cowed the
poor old Guffin. 1t was something out
of nature
1T amt no time for jawbation." In
sisted Hart, about whom the others
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The Crew of the HANNA Funder

The stars of European science, who
had been shining in wonderful con-
stellation over Quebec. were just
about to leave Canada in that we'll.
known comfortable liner, the Nipigon,
when most annoying thing hap
pened. The cattle-ship Abbitibbe.
never famous at any time for minding
her helm, got her steam steering gear
damned as she was passing the Nj
pigon and took a wide sheer to port
when she should have altered her
preparations of the passenger boat
were broken mp. and her crew re-
ceived the wild charge of the abb.
tibbe with curses. which though ef
fectual in heating The atmosphere.
were no use as a fender. The Nipigon
was cut down to the waters edge, and
the scientific lights of Europe were
much put out. They hurried ashore in
the most irregular and .unscientific
manner, and, having sent others for
their baggage, began % make prepare
tions for going to New York, as no
other good passenger boat was leay
ing the st. Lawrence for a week.
But nature, possibly out of revenge
for the unsee ly curiosity evinced by
all men of science, was beforehand
with them Misfortunes, as was once
observed by an intelligent. If pessi.
mistic anthropoid ape, never come
singly. II was the twelfth of Novem.
Der and sudden blizzard, bringing
all the snow it could carry. broke up
communication with the south. If the
men of science were to keep their APP.
pointment with their universities, II
was necessary to sail from Canada at
once. They shipped themselves under
protest on the Nemagosenda, of $500
tons register. which was little better
than tramp, and was commanded by
Captain Joseph Prowse.
Immortal Jehoshaphatl" said Cap.
tain .Prowse; here's a goi What. we
with passengers? Oh, get out"
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hargument frencnmap hunner
stands"
But they seems to be good many
more OF EN- than us. suggested the
crowd.
Come to that. said Hart. Its the
on'y Just ground We as To go for EN-.
For ii they was on'y ekal numbers it'd
be cowardly To whack EN-. and for
ore Woaid be on the side Of just goin'
down there and shown them out
peaceful. Pm for the haltiaatum right
oil wonder ow the Gufsia Will put
il. Say. boys. ere Z CONTEST
Tn, ..old laan' staggered up with a
sita. oi paDer in his haad
Hare sel done 1t. SIP asked Sim
eek. Il cts hear ii .
.Aas. Is21 ii out. said Lzmpert
WITH at spel1. which the skipper
Oil n.si nhtice.
'ine crowd gathered round as the
captain slnatied on rock.
Ion board the British barque Pot
luck, belonging to the British port
Liverpool; owners, McWattie & Co.:
Captain Abednego Jones.
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with a case of brandy and laid it on
the after capstan.
81 guess I'll have a boy" said
Jones. ERE, you scum, send me
Billy" And Billy came aft.
81 release you temp-ry without bail, !"
said the skipper fiercely, 80 puckalow
that case and foller me. No, you wait
till gets a tablecloth as signal I'm
willin' to ave peace"
When he came out with cloth he
went ashore and stumbled up the hill,
followed by the boy Bnly, bearing the
case of brandy He found the crew
of the Frenchmen lining the crest and
heard them talk.
Say, Johnny French" said old
Jones. 'if you wants war. prepare for
peace. Who's the captain?"
"Sapristi! said the French captain.
Jones nodded.
Give it lip, old son. 1t warn't my
fault. if relyin on the discretion of am.
bassadors amt a fault; and maybe
you can swaller the hultimatum with
some real good brandy throwed in.
And is your name Sapristi?'
Nom de Dieu--" began the
Frenchman, but Jones waved his hand
with dignity.
Call yourself what you like, but
ave you got anything in the way of a
marlinspike or splice bar as'll open
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this yer case?"
The foreigners, perceiving that the
Englishman was on an errand of
peace, gathered about the case and
soon discovered from the stenciled
inscription that it at any rate pretend
ed to come from Cognac
"Goddam.' said the little red-capped
Frenchman who had first discovered
them. "Cognac! | spik English-bran-
dee, Por'smout, Lon-doni"
Jones made signs that he presented
the case to them.
Il amt above maxim a concession
or two, he remarked confidentially to
the French captain; but II I'd listen
to my lot on board, 1t would We been
blood up to the neck
The Frenchman shook his head.
You bet it would ave bin." said
Jones earnestly, but what dye say
to 'aving drink? Billy, gimme your
knife"
And with it he started opening the
case, while the Frenchmen's eyes
cleaned in pleasing anticipation. They
had not had drink for weeks. And
as they carried the case down to the
ship with Jones and their own captain
In the rear, they concluded that the
English were not such bad chaps after
all
But where's my man Art" asked
Jones. when he came to the French
camp.
Ere I be- cried Hart, who was
dashed hard and fast to a round rock.
Lord, captain, but I've 'ad a time.
Can't you cut me adrlft. sir?"
Jones shook his head
You interferin' galoot, 1t serves
you right. And as for that, the ole
crews under arrest. where put 'em
for mut'ny, and | don't see as l should
so pick and choose among 'em as to
use my Influence to ave you let go.
At any rate. hide bit, and I'll see."
For it was obvious that the drinking
was going to begin. The French cap.
tain served the liquor out in a small
glass to ever one. and esently some
Of his melancholy dis 1ppeared. He
gave an order to one of his men who
brought two more glasses one for the
English captain. and one for himself.
Il looks towards YOU" SAID Jones.
"A votre sante." cried the French.
man. Monsieur. vous etes un homme
de eoeHr quand meme"
Il don't savvy. but dessay Won
means WE'LL said the captain. Now.
II I'd thought to bring along the sig.
nal book We might ave 'ad quite a
Dttt
afore were took off I shall patter
your lingo like blazes. Snail | cut my
man loose tn rep"
lie pointed to Hart. and though two
of the Frenchmen, who had black
eyes, demonstrated against the deed
OF mercy Hart was unlashed and
given drink.
Here's to you, old cocklywax," said
Hart, with a scrape OF his leg. 81
bears no grudge not me-"
And very soon the French and Eng.
fish shippers were talking to each
other at the rate of knots, while Hart
sat In a crowd of Frenchmen and told
them all about everything.
II was close on shutdown when Jones
returned to the Potluck. He had to be
helped up the side by some of the
crew
Amt we under arrest? ?" they asked.
Does we dare come out !.
Jones hlcconghed
! releases you on your own recog.
nition, he said SO down you come
and clip"
When he put his foot on the deck,
he mustered all hands aft
And you, Lampert, and you, Sim,
.ox!'
The two mates came out of their
,abins.
And where's Hart?'
"If YOU please. sir. he's drunk
laid Billy.
ARREST 'im." said the skipper;
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leading were to come With them.
Those who follow the sea have a. great
respect for knowledge. but they de.
spise men in soft hats and spectacles.
And it cannot be denied that scientific
men are as rule too simple and gen.
tie to look as if they could take care
of themselves. According to Jack, that
is the first duty of man, though he
premises naturally that even the
toughest courage and the greatest
skill may come to grief about women.
"A thunderin' me- sly lot" said
Simpkins A. B. to his particular mate,
when the scientific passengers came
on board; why, they've all soft ats
but one! And long boards! And three
out of four with specs! Holy sailor,
what a gang!"
Harris nodded.
why, there's twenty of 'em, Bill,
but I'll bet plug of the best to an
old chew that me and you goin' for
'em with belayin pins could do the
ole crowd in five minutes"
You've sized 'em up said Simp-
kins, with a sheer, and then the cap
tain roared.
Aye. aye, sir" said the mate.
Let go! All gone, sir! Now then, haul
in" And the Nemagosenda went out
into the stream.
1t took some three days or so for
the men of science to settle down. For
during the first few days the pathol-
ogy of sea-sickness occupied all their
attention; they had no time for other
things. But when their last all-night
session was over. and they were seen
again upon deck, the affairs of the
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damned in a running bovine.
had gathere It's time for thinkin'
out the politics OF the situation, and If
I'm not mistaken we shall be able to
walk ashore hy the morning, and
there won't be no ship for any one to
commando what's the use Of jaw
l say get UP stores, Ell. Mackenzie?"
Don't ask me- said old Mac. Il
was thinkin' that mighty soon we'd be
able to settle that question about the
buildin of the Potluck'
And as by this time Jones was calm
ing down and was rather inclined to
cry. Lampert came up to the FESTIVE
crowd
You dry up, Hart" he said roughly.
Until the ships broken up you're on
the articles Say another word and
Ill break your Jaw"
Yes. sir, said Hart, respectfully.
Until dawn they loafed about the
deck and in the cabin and foc'sle, dis
cusslng whether they were on one of
the Cro2ets or what, and whether they
would stay long there, and II so what.
and SO on.
And just as the dawn broke over
the island they got an awful surprise.
They saw man standing on the low
cliff on about a level with the jagged
splinters OF the foretopmast where 1t
had gone short in the cap.
THE bloomin hisland's Inhabited"
cried d foremost hand. and every one
rushed forward to interview the ges-
tculating stranger.
Wod's the bloke say" asked the
crowd oh, say ii again" And the
stranger said it again
But the crowd shook a unanimous
head.
Il believe the silly galoot don't talk
English cried Hart "'ere, where's
Dutchy?s
They showed their one "Dutchman"
forward, and after some interchange
of carbohydrates, listened to by
every one with bated breath. Hermann
turned round
u not yersteh captain. denk him
Elm French"
The ffenehman was joined by two
or three more. and then by dozen.
Why, they're all French" said the
doio. on anr i,Iano " anrsaa
And MIN tI,e Zoo want down which
If dia at,ic,ently ia a allow tbam to get
ashore at about 10 o'clock. they dis.
cnssed tho n,,o.,,io,, a., -, ,,,hathor the
Croga1s ware Enolioh or M, II was
settled by old Mackenzie.
ssA11 ic1oO6c J1nIt I,aIono IN any
one halones r. ne - ha setd. 49, va.
arranged 81 hv njsraali >,
The 90; asbora nIi.h como r.sk
and wore grsata5 hv no Eranchman
IN the most a,n,ah,a v.an
."poor baeoors," said rho oraw. ",t
must he ard an sopt lot If thlnes
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ITO be coatinued).
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-11
r. /. SOROSIS
OPENS DOLL SALE

The Rhode Island Sorosis opened yes
terday a two days sale OF dolls. fancy ar
ticles and novelties, suitable for the
Christmas season. The sale continues
from 10 n. M. to 10 p. m, In the parlors
of the Mathewson Street church
Tho chatting dish luncheon. which was
served between IL and 2. was well patron
ized.
The domestic aprons were sold by Mrs,
william Dunlap. Mrs. j. r. Blauvet and
Mrs. Edward Glassc while aprons or
more fancful design were i'm the charge
OF Mrs. r. II. Townsend. Mrs. w. II.
Sweet, Mrs. H. Il. Morclock. Mrs. Joseph
Baker, Sr.. Mrs. /. n. Arnold and Miss
Helen Sheldon
The fancy articles were displayed under
the direction of Mrs. George 7. Brown.
Mrs. Frank Lawton. Mrs j. Conrad
Schott, Mrs. John Kclso. Mrs. Charles Il.
Toye Mrs. II. II. Ellis, Mrs. Clarence AL
drich, Mrs Henry Corp and Mrs. j. Fred
Parker
Dolls. from babyland to matrops were
sold by Mrs. NJ w. Baker Mrs Charles
Winsor. Mrs. n. H. Eddy. Mrs, James
Scrbner. Mrs. j. A. Arnold and Mrs T..
X. Smith,
Homemade cake was i'm the charge OF
Mrs L. w Esten. Mrs A. j. Bennett
Mrs r.. IT, Hall and Mrs l.. j. Osler
and Mrs w H. Dyer. Mrs Walter Muir
dock. Mrs. II. T. Wingo. Mrs j. c. Har-
itngton. Mrs. l.. II. Burlingame and Miss
Eliza Manchester supervised the cafe
The candy table, decorated I'm the club
colors. was In charge OF Miss Louise
Whitehouse. Miss Carolyn Pearce. Miss
Nellie Young. Miss Fora. Sanderson. Miss
Clara Amy. Miss Edith l.. Smith. Mrs
Harvey j. Flint Mrs Forrest ]. Perkins,
Miss Mile Whittier and Miss Bertha
Brown. the last two young women maxi
Ing candy "while YOU wait"
The grabs were arranged as parcels IN
Chinese laundry and were distributed
by Mrs. 4. J. Paris. Mrs. Joseph Barker,
Jr and Mrs. M. r. s Smith
Tea was served by Mrs. Dutec Wilcox
Flint and Miss Amy Wendelschaefer dur
Ing the day, and those experimenting tho
chahnE dishes included Mrs salmon w
Davis. Mrs, Edward Law. Mrs. Joseph +.
Lestradc. Mrs G.. T.. Carney and Mrs.
Yunollc Aldrich.
Mrs. w. a. Gardiner. tho palmist. was
attended 10y the Misses Burden. i'm gvpsv
costume. Music was furnished by Miss
Marion Ferris, pianist and Miss Gala
Huling, Violinist. during the afternoon.
"A Rare Exhibit" comprising dolls Of
IS and oven 20 years ago. and a Parisian
doll over 30 years. old were features. A
complete parlor was displayed which was
the work OF woman nearly 20 years old
Tho sale. which will be continued todav
Is In charge OF the general committee
Mrs. r. H. Cady. Mrs. John $. vshite-
house Mrs. Walter Murdock and Mrs /.
w Esten