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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
FLEET. OFs=NIARSHLPS WILL. BE ~
Unnamed" BY WILD ANIMALS

Bostock's mechanicas forces are
busily engaged preparing for tho re-
moval to Pine Beach foT.rthe James
town Exposition season
One section OF the men is biilding
whole fleet Of battleships, and the
object OF this hasty naval construc-
ton is kept profound secret. In
fact everything about tho battleships
Is wrapped In deepest mystery and
even the work on the war dogs was
not discussed. Yesterday afternoon "a
| reporter strolled around tho property
room In the rear of the arena building
and there discovered a battleahip on
tho stocks. While standing Quietly
watching tho armor. heavy sheet tin,
being placed on the sides of the YES
sci the reporter also made another
startling discovery, and this was that
the naval architect in ch;lrge Of con-
struction was Sgnor Rlnnldo, the
world renowned lon-trainer. SIS
Just as soon as the reporter got
busy asking questions work stopped,
and the whole force of men, who a
moment before seemed intent only on
placing and fastening the arnor, now
had but one aim in life, and that
was TO persuade the reporter, as cour-
teously as possible, and also rs quick
~ as possible, to absent himself from
tho place.
Several cannon were sent here from
New York early in the season. At
that time it was stated they were
only to be used by the group Of
Arctic bears in their attack on the
fort and to be handled exclusively
by Charlie Miller and tho polar bears
in this act.
Judging from the fittings of the
battleship, some of these guns are to
be mounted on 1t and more of like
calibrc are to be placed on others OF
the fleet not nearly so far advanced
in construction.
Later In the evening some of tho
employees who been hard at work in
the navy yard" all. day. We're less
inclined to secretiveness. and in fact
were perfectly willing to talk aud
toll all they knew OF the future plans
OF this formidable feet after launch
ing. The trouble WAS that nona of
them could tell for what purpose
battleships were, being secretly built
here in Richmond, and Why two
forces. night and a day force, We're
rushing work so vigorously.
All knew that there was to be no
war with Japan over tho exclusion OF
Japanese from public schools IN San
francisco. Even Signor Rinaldo adj
mitted that all prospects OF war with.
any Central or South American coun-
try was far away in the dim and
misty future Yot none could deny
the rush work order on fleet or
squadron of battleshlpRu.ssa ..at
some limited at knowing, that Di-
rector Bostock intended Citing out
this fleet at his own expense, man
ming every ship With lions for otii-
GERS, hears and monkeys (heing good
climbers) for sailors. proceed quietly
K down the James some dark night,
steal In among the fleets OF napies
OF tho world, hoist tho black flag. am
nounce his piracy and try and sink
all the visiting as Well as American
mon -of-war In Hampton Roads,
One thing. however. Is practically
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
POSTAL AFFAIRS.
Bank Application from Strasburg
Has Been Approved.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. April 2t.>
Amos d. Goad. appointed regular. VIII
liam A. Kempt, substitute. rural free
delivery carrier, route i. at Laure,
Fork, Va.
Postmasters appointed:
Virglnia-Big Tunnel, Montgomery
county. Robert E. Clark, vice Allen L.
Blake. resigned; Otter River. Campbell
county. Annie NJ Anthony. vice s. w.
Tardy. resigned.
North Carolina-Dealviile. Alexander
county, Bessie L. Deal. Vice ]. NJ. Deal.
resigned.
The application OF II. C. Burgess. A.
p. Mc1nturff. E. P. Gebhard. P. n. Jar
rett and 3. NJ. Bushong to organize the
Peoples National Bank Of Strasburg,
Va. with $4,000 capital. has been APP
proved by the Comptroller of the Cur
rcncy.
The postof1ces at Glenford. Washing
ton county, and Legato. Fairfax coun-
~, Va. will be discontinued May 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
THE ToxoWAY HOTELS.
Said That Sapphire Resorts VIII
Open Again as Usual.
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.I

ASHEv1LLE. N. c.. April FIT is
announced here that the ToNaway Ho-
tel Company, which for the past few
seasons has been operating the string
of well-known hotels In the Sapphire
Country, has surrendered Its lease to
the Toxaway Company. owners of the
valuable property,. and the Toxaway
Company Is said to be again In pos
session OF its hotels, which Include the
Toxaway Hotel. at lake Toxaway; the
Lodge, on Mount Toxaway; tho Sap
phire Inn, tho Fairfield Inn, and the
Franklin, at Brevnrd, and these hotels
will be operated, this season under the
supervision OF the Toxaway Company.
tors OF the Toxaway Hotel Company.
who were seeking to have the hotel
company declared bankrupt for fail
ure to pay Its debts. The Toxaway
Company, failing to reach satlsfac-
tory agreement with the To&away Ho-
tel Company. Cancelled the lease and
have sent an agent to take possession
Of the property. 1t Is stated that the
hotel will be opened this season as
Ysilal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
COMMIT TEE TO
AMEND CHARTER
President Turpin Names Dabney,
Burton and Whittet on Part
of Board.

President William NJ. Turpln, of the
Board OF Aldermen. has appointed AL
dermen Dabney, Burton and Whittet as
members on behalf Of the Board OF
the Joint committee to consider the adj
visibility OF amending the city char
ter President Peters has not yet an
nounced his selections. Among the
chief matters to be considered is that
of asking for on amendment diminish-
Ing tho number of Councilmen and AL
dermen and providing a Board OF NUM-
cipal Management to look after the
business OF the various city depart-
meutS,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Urbanna Masons.

Especial to Tho -Dispatch.l
URBANNA. April 27.--urbanna Lodge.
4. Il. * a. NJ. held their regular stated
communication at the hall in this town
Tuesday night. Mt which Mr.. J. S. Rich
nrdson was made a Master Mason, and
Rev. w. w. Sisk. pastor of Hermitage
Baptist Church.a fellow-craftsman.
AT the meeting the following Ma
sonic brethren were visitors: i. S.
Dunn OF King and Queen;M NJ. NJ Fuller.
OF West Point: DR.. Hundley, OF Essex,
and a. n. Hanson. of lower Middle
sex.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
REFUSE LICENSES.
But Two Of the Bars at Twelfth
and Main. Lunchhurp I Licensed.

Especial to The Times ispatch.]
LYNCHBuRG. VA. April 27.-Judge
Aiken, Of Danville. presiding in tho Cor
poration Court here to-day, refused appl!ca-
tons of Driskill and Tucker and Il. e.
Smith for renewal of their liquor licenses
at Twelfth and Main Streets for the COM
Ing year. There are four saloons at the
corner, and n contest was made by near
by business firms against all four. Two
OF the licenses We're granted. The con-
test has excited great interest In the
city, and more than fifty witnesses tcs-
titled In the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
-FOUR DANV|LLE
BOYS GO TO jury
Are Charged With Killing Negro
Woman, Who Was Masquerade
ing in Male Attire.
Special to The Times-Dispatch.]

lSpeclal TO The I1meS-Dlspatch.1
DANv1LLE. VA, April 27.-Joe
Baugh, Tom Walker. Oscar Meath
erly and John Talbot the white
boys charged with the murder
of Ellen Elliott, a negro wo-
man. who was killed last Saturday
night in Dundee. a colored settlement
on the northern outskirts of the city.
while she was masduerading in male
attire, were given preliminary hear
ing this morning In the Mayors Court.
All Of the boys were held for action
by the next term of the grand jury.
The evidence at the preliminary hear
ing to-day was practically the Same
as that given before the coroner's
jury.
None of the boys We're placed on the
stand to-day. The plea will probably
be self-defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE
Madison Lodge Observes Eighty
Eighth Birthday.
[ Special to The Times-Dispatch.1

- SpHCfHT- 70 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WINCHESTER, VA, April 27.-Madl-
son Lodge, No. 6. independent Order OF
Odd Fellows, the oldest organization Of
Its kind in this State, celebrated tho
eighty eighth anniversary of the order
universal at the lodge rooms, in this
city. last night.
The hall was tilled to overf'owing with
members and friends. Addresses were
made by Rev. +. p. Northern. pastor OF
the First Baptist Church, and Past Grand
Master of the Virginia Lodge. Mr.. Rich
ard l.. Gray, and others
The auxiliary order, tho Daughters OF
Rebecca, attended in Il body, and partlc-
inated in the elaborate program rendered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Miss ellis School Finals.

tStecial to The Times Dispatchl
BOYDTON. VA, April 27.---The clos
ing exercises of Miss Carrie P. Gill's
school at Baskerville yesterday was the
occasion Of much enjoyment to the
patrons of the school. The program
consisted of declarations, tableaux
and music. The entertainment reflected
much credit upon the energy and skill
of Miss Gill. and also the scholars. At
tho conclusion of the exercises a
sumptuous old Virginia dinner was
served, consisting OF ham, shoat,
chicken. salads, cakes of various kinds,
and puddings
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
SMALL POX IN SPENCER.
Two Victims Of the Disease Ar
Promptly Guaranteed.
dial to The Times-Disnntch.

Especial to The TImes-Dispatch.l
SPENCER, N. c., April 27.-Two cases
of smallpox were discovered in Spencer
this afternoon, the patients being Mrs.
c. g. larnes and a guest stopping at
the same home. DR.. n. II. Faust, health
officer for Rowan county, was summoned.
and promptly took tho two cases in
charge. quarantining the promises. Tho
situation is thoroughly in hand, aud the
officers apprehend no further spread OF
the disease. All suspects arc under the
charge Of the health authorities
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
here to-day and decided to

meeting here to-day and decided to
hold a primary for the nomination of
county officers on June 18th, the same
date as the congressional primary for
the Eighth District Will be held. 1t
was estimated that the cost of the
primary will be s140, of which amount
the congressional candidates are to
pay 500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
REPRODUCE GREAT
BATTLE OF CRATER
Stirring Struggle Just Outsidcof
Petersburg Likely to BE Repre-
sentcd OH Gigantic Scale.
WILL INVITE THE PRESIDENT
Chief Magistrate and Governor Of
Virginia Will BE Asked to Par
ticipate in Ceremonial.
tspeclai From stan correspondeni.l

Especial From STAFF correspondcnt.1
PETERSBURG, VA. April 27.--'re
Board OF Governors Of the Petersburg
Chamber OF Commerce has passed n
resolution embodying plan for big
reproduction OF the battle OF the Cra-
ter on July Goth, the anniversary or
the famous fight during the siege of
Petersburg by the Union Army under
General Grant, ana Will call public
meeting of citizens for next Wednes-
day evening to consider the proposed
arrangement and to appoint the neces-
sary committee. AS the scene of tile
historic battle is only mile from this
city. and the location affords nat
ural amphitheatrc for II great num-
Der of spectators, the board proposes
to make the reproduction memoir
able spectacle for thousands OF people
from this city and their surrounding
country and for any number of visl.
tors to the jamestown Exposition
The active cooperation Of A. =. 1Illi
Camp of Confederate Veterans is to
be secured as soon as possible, and a
great number of veterans of the many
battles around Petersburg, both Con-
federate and Federal. will be asked to
take part. President Roosevelt and
Governor Swanson will be invited to
take part In the accompanying cere-
monies, and to send Federal and State
troops--infantry. cavalry and artillery
to participate in the reproduction OF
the battle. 1t is understood that sew
eral organizations OF Union veterans
will visit this city during the coming
summer. and efforts will be made to
secure their presence at that time.
Will Probably Be Compromise.
Present Indications point to $3.50
compromise OF the much discussed
question of increasing the city license
tax on liquor dealers from the pres-
ont rate Of s125. Opponents and ad-
vocatcs of an increase. both in the
City Council and out, have so firmly
contested the question that a council
deadlock seemed very probable at one
time. but II Is understood that the an.
ti-incrcasc people are willing to ac-
cept $3.50 license tax proposition. as it
is very improbable that they can Sc
cure the two-thirds vote in the coun-
Gil necessary to pass the recently
enacted ordinance over the Mayors
veto. The Mayor vetoed the license
tax ordinance because he considered
the saloon and pool-room taxes made
quate and the tax on peddlePs prohi-
bitive.
Large Congregation Attends.
The largest congregation that has
yet attended the union evangelistin
| meetings. now being conducted in this
city by Rev. George c. Gates. of Louis
vile. Ken. was present at Tabb-S Street
Presbyterian ChuSch last night Many
people were standing in the aisles
both IN the galleries and downstairs,
and 1t became necessary to bring in
chairs. Seventeen persons professcd
conversion at the close Of powerful
sermon by Mr.. Gates on the Love Of
God and the Cleansing Blood OF
\
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
LIGHTNING KILLS COWS.
Twenty-One Fine Mixers Burn
in Stable Near Lynchburg.

ISpeGlNI TO TIC Tlnes-DlSpNtCh.I
LYNCHBURG, VA, April 27.-The
COW barn OF beverley Brothers, one
of the largest dairy establishments
selling milk here, located In tho sub
urhs, was struck by lightning In a
storm last night and destroyed. to-
gether with twenty-one milk cows and
a large amount of provender. The
fire department could render no aid
EXCEPT with chemicals because the fire
was out, OF reach of the wnter supply.
The loss was $4,000, which was fully
insured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
WELL-DIGGER HURT.
Stone Falls from Top and Strikes
Him on Head.
HIM on Head.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
BOYDTON. VA. April 27.-A we'll
digger named Tackett was knocked out
yesterday at the bottom of n we'll no
was digging by stone falling from
a tub which was being drawn from
the we'll. A cash was cut on his head
Ills wound was dressed. and he Is do
ing well this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Young Couple Return.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.l
GLADESBORO, VA, April 27.-Mr.
]. Il. Ayres and bride. who wore mar
ried about two weeks ago. have re-
turned after tour In West Virginia
and elsewhere. Mr.. Ayres has bought IL
farm here for $4,000, and will settle
down to business at an early date.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Large Congregation Attends.
Pugh Goes to Jury.

Harry Pugh. young white valet,
who skipped with a pocketbook. con-
tanning diamond pin and $3.50 in
cash. belonging to Max FiSman, the
actor. when 1.-THE Man on the Box
company appeared here several nights
ago, waived examination In the May
ors Court this morning, and the case
was certified to the Hastings Court.
Pugh said that he had BEEN drinking,
and did not realize what he was doing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
FATHER DIES SUDDENLY.
Rev. ]. L. Nicholas Is Called to
MARYLAND

:><ecial to The Times-Dispatch.l
LYNCHBURG. VA. April 27.-Rev. J.
L. Nicholas, recently assigned pastor
OF the local Methodist Protestant
Church. end who arrived Thursday
from Florida to begin his work to-
morrow. was called to Oxford, Nd.
to-day by the sudden death OF his
father.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Redd-Shackleton.
specIal to The Times- D lspatch

Especial to The Times Dlspatch,l
GREEN BAY, VA, April 27.-Invlta-
lions have been issued by Mr.. and Mrs.
James Shackleton, OF Meherr!n, ans
nouncing the coming marriage OF their
daughter, Miss Virginia Langston
Shackleton to Mr.. George w, Redd. ar,
also OF Prince Edward, which will
take place Tuesday afternoon, April
soth, ut O'clock In MeherrinT Baptist
Church, So
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Average Apple Crop.
,nncial to Tho Timas-Disnntch

Especial to Tho Times- Dlspatch.l
GLADESBORO. VA April 27,-If
nothing prevents in the future there
will be an average crop OF apples in
this vicinity. the leaves on the apple
trees look like they had been burned
in a fro, but the bloom is all right
SO far. Saaesaaivie Sf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Valuable Barn Burns

Especial to Tho Tlmes-Dispatch.]
WINCHESTER, VA. April 27.-The
large barn on the farm Of Colonel Will
liam II. Richards, at Mountain Falls, this
county. was destroyed by fire last night,
together with all It's contents. The loss
is $4,000, with but small insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
A Bond Issue.

Eglinton, Hammond and Andrews Of
fer to investors 100000 Montgomery
Light and Water Power Company's first
consolidated mortgage five per cent.
gold bonds, interest payable semi-an-3
nually. January. and July, and due jan
uary /. 194S. Tho company ownsan eX-s
tensive powerg generating station on tho
Tallapoosa River, including it's own
water power, and has valuable con-
tracts for furnishing the city OF
Montgomery and adjacent territory
with electric light and power, and also
with gas. The present earnings of the
company are nearly 200 per cent OF
the bond interest The bonds are OFFS
fered at So and accrued interest. at
which price they yield the investor
over six per cent SD
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28

certain, ard that is the battleships
being constructed at Bostock's are
for some wild animal act or. acts in
connection with the Rostock arena at
Pine Beach during the Jamestowni
Exposition y 7
The one nearest completion closely,
resembles the United States battle
ship Virginia, one of the most heavi-
~ equipped deep water fighters in
the world. or course. the vessel here
Is not as large as her model. but the
worlmen proudly boast that when
their ship Is completed. armored.t
equipped and manned she Will make
all step up and take notice. 5sig
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Wine-Cooper.

FRED VA. April az
Samuel Wine and Miss Lillian Cooper,
both of Stafford county, We're married
here at the residence Of Rev. w. s.
Jackson, who performed the ceremony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Now aWordAbout Our Pianos

T13E LEsTER. PIANO COMPANY makers Of
the Lester Piano, is backed by capital Of $2,5O0OOO
We have been making the LESTER PLANO over a
quarter of century. 1t is a strictly high grade
artistic Instrument and is recognized the country
over as one Of the very few really artistic pianos
Ourmethod of advertising Pianos is a little
different from inbst Piano manufacturers Instead
of paying thousands Of dollars per year to expen-z
sive magazine advertising and thousands Of dollars
per year for expensive Piano stores, we reach the
public in a direct manner cutting out all Of this
useless expense. In other Words after the finished
product leaves cur factory it is shipped to our fac
tory sampe and sold to you at the actual
factory price, thereby saving you from 800 to $75
on Piano. 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
PREFER CHARGES
AGAINST CHIEF.
Raleigh Aldermen to Investigate
Fire Department
Matters.
MANGUM COURTS INQUIRY
Governor Glenn Returns from
Jamestown and Talks OF
the Show.
tspecIn, to Tho Tlmes-plspa,ch.

Especial to Tho TlIDeB. i)lspatcn,I
RALEIGH, N. c., April 27.--rhc
Mayor and Fire Committee of the Ra-
leigh Board of Aldermen have de-
mandcd the resignation OF John W.
Mangum us chief of the fire depart
ment on the ground OF malfeasance
anu fraud In Office, In that. among
other things, lie padded the payroll OF
the department by reporting Imore
men on duty at the several fro stations
than were actually In tho service. The
charges have been under Investigation
for some time. and are denied In toto
by Chief Mangum, who refuses to re-
sign. insisting on a public investisa-
ton, so that he may be prosecuted IL
guilty. and cleared from any and all
imputations OF dishonor If not guilty.
Governor Glenn Returns.
Governor II. Il. Glenn returned this
morning from tho Jamestown EXPOSE
tion, and says 1t bids fair to BIO n great
show. but that 1t will take come days
to get 1t In fair condition.
North Carolina, he says. has a
splendid building, and he intends to
sec to it personally that North Caro-
lima week, FL August Is a browning
success. He says he and Mrs. Glenn
VIII occupy the North Carolina Build
ing during the week and as official
host and hostess cordially welcome all
North Carolinians and former North
caFOlInians
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Goes Home SorrowfuL

Miss Thelma Llndsren, who came
here from st. Paul. Mimi, to wed Mr..
Hans Thorson. superintendGnt of tho
construction force at Buckhorn Falls.
on the Cape Fear. and who arrived
here only to receive the stocking news
OF the drowning Of her intended hus-
band. left to-day for her home. Despite
continuous efforts since the drowning
on Monday,no trace has yet been dis
covered or the bodies or the four ILL.,
fated men who went over the dam In
the scow and launch.
The quarterly report from the dis-
pensary. Just submitted to tho Raleigh
Aldermen, shows the sales to have
been $22.g;3.5y for January, S2i.59isi
for February. sa5.0oa.Ss for March. or
. total OF sT27.7ss.23 for the quarter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28

Bostock's mechanicas forces are
busily engaged preparing for tho re-
moval to Pine Beach fo.'rthe James
town Eyrpsitinn E9e
La Junta tribune., 1907-06-15
carpeau,s uneenvsn.ionalitx.

The sculptor tarpeau was always
bohemian and generally abseutmtnd-
ed. Invited once Ia the TuIlcries by
Emperor Napoleon Ill. and the Elm
press Eugenie, he pulled ont his pipe
nfter dinner. filled II and. discovering
that he had no matches. taok scrap
OF paper climbed on a chair and light
ed the pipe from the great chandelier
above the table You don't mind smok-
ing. do yon. ma'an:' he said to the
empress He once accepted from rich
patron an order to make sculptured
group representing the Cyclops Poly
rhcmus crushing the youth Acis undet
n rock Carpcau had no sooner ac-
ccpted the commission than he regret
ted IL, for the subject had no fascina
lions whatever for him. He put the
matter of again and again, but was
urgently pressed to begin 1t by his pa
tron. AT last one day Carpeau took
the impatient patron 10 his studio and
showed him great rough block of
Uniformed clay. There Is your group"
said the sculptor. My group? WhereT'
why. this Is the rock" That's all
very WELL but where Is Acis:' Under
the rock-crushed quite out OF sight. of
course" But where is Poiyphemus 2"
"Oh. heI Why, do you think he would
remain anywhere about after he had
done n thing like thatT This was ns
far as the classical group" ever got
La Junta tribune., 1907-06-15
The rurk ana nj. Toilet.

Though the dress OF the Turk is elab
crate. he Is most fastidious when 1t
comes to questions of dress. He gives
one hour or more to the adorning OF his
mustache. II ~ no mean task TO change
1t from fiaxen to Jet black. perfume It
with rose and amber and soothe the
struggling ends Another hour Is given
to the dyeing OF his lips and the caring
for his eyelids and another in practic
ing his most fascinating smile. He
gives the same attention to his wearing
apparel. 1t Is Of finest hroadclo;h or
velvet and covered with embroidery OF
heavy gold. His arms and chest are
left bare TO show the splendid polish
Of his ebony skin. Grace is added by
his capotc. draprd with great chic. But
this splendor would be nothing with
out sword with gilt handle. a watch
with concealed miniature tobacco
pouch of knitted gold and a pistol often
studded with precious stones.-Chicaso
Tribune.