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The Washington times., 1909-02-25
SUIT
COMES TO HEARING
Political Libel Case On.
District Race Track
Laws.

Maryland politics OF the Sixth dis
trict and the ant-gamblnE laws of the
District OF Columbia hold a prominent
part in the evidence introduced ia Cir
1t Court No. ?, this morning. when
{ lief Justice ClabaUgh began hearing
the libel suit for $4,000 brought by
United States Attorney Daniel ". Bak-
er against b. II. Warner. Of this city
and Montgomery county, Md.
The suit IS based upon the successive
publication in a newspaper from March
u 10 April 1 last of a series Of paid
advertisements signed with various fc-
titious names IN support Of NIr. War
ners campaign as Congressional candl-
date from the Sixth district against Col
onel George A Pearre- The advertise
ment particularly at issue was signed
Lawyer" and Is construed by the
compl iinaHts attorneys to suggest that
the n Oney with which Mr. PeaTIe'S
campaign was carried on came tr4m
racetraCk men
Frank J. Hogan, associate counsel for
Mr.. Baker, in his opening address de-
claTed that Mr.. Warner was the author
Of these articles and that Mr.. Warner
personally paid $lC 10 the business rep
TeseutGtlVe Of the newspaper in which
they appeared Mr.. Hogan reviewed the
history of race track laws Iu the Dis
tTiCt Justice Stafford, in sustaining a.
demurrer brought by Attorney Worth
ingtOn in the John Walter test case.
he said, dismissed an Indictment against
Walter under the law which then al
lowed book making outside OF the mile
limits, Notwithstanding the existence Of
"a contemporary law prohibiting all
gambling in the District
The outcome Of This test case" said
Mr. Hogan, for the tiuIe being had
put a stop to prosecutions OF this char
acter"
Much trouble was experienced ju Sc
lectiug 4 jury as bota Complainant and
defendant are 50 well known locally
Mr.. Baker rs represented by Attorneys
Henry r. Davis ana FRANK j. Hogan
while Nr. Werner interests ar. being
cared for by j. !. Darlington and At
tOTncy sullivan.
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
TITLED SUFFRAGETTFS
COMMITTED TO JAH
Thirty Women Sentenced for Demonstration-Thev Seek
to Force an Interview With Premier Asquith,
and Are Arrested

LONDON, Feb. -SufraEettcs OF
FitIe and the highest social position
were today sentenced for from one to
two months in jail for the demOustra-
ton last night when an army of suf-
fragettes tried TO force an Interview
with Premier Asquith.
Among those sentenced were Lady
Constance LyttOn, sister Of Lord LyttOn
and daugher Of the former VicerOy OF
India. Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, Daisy
Solomon. daughter OF the cN-prcmieT
OF South Africa. and others OF equal
rank Thirty sunragcttes were ar
raIgued iE court as a result of the
arrest They refused 10 give bonds for
their good behavior in future and chose
instead the prison sentences
T0day's prisoners were the most fash
iOnable that have Vet fallen into tle
hands Of the police, and there was much
speculation as 20 whether any ieuIcucy
would be shown them
Not only was the Judge of no mind
20 show consideration for the women.
but the latter We're equally determined
not 20 have consideration shown TO
them. They seemed 70 glory I'm thrir
arrest and were clated al being SEN
fenced 10 prison. The court room Was
packed when the trials were called by
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
POSTOFFICE BILL
SUITS THE HOUSE

The House today agreed TO the con-
ference report on the POstOfhce appro-
priation bill which carries the sum of
S234 1850 The bin as IL originally
passed the House carried ;his amount
The Senate receded il. conference from
amendments involving an increase OF
ST., $50 and the House rccedeI 90 the
extent Of s54S,00O.
One of the most important provisions
which remained I'm the bill is that
granting an increase 20 80 per cent OF
the carriers IN secOud-cIass pOstJuices
of $ltp per auuum IN salary the Nay
being increased 90 $l,l00.
TIE House also finally agreed that
the Government should pay the actual
and necessary expenses of division SUI
periatendeuts. assistant division super
intendenIs. and chief clerks of the Rail
way Mail Service and railway postal
cling Ou official business away from
their homes The House refused TO
grant this concession upon tile original
massage of the bill. The average sE-
pense per man is estimated at Sla2 per
annum. and the appropriation consld-
cred necessary was 2-5,uuo The sum :.
900 was also appropriated for the
expenses Of inspectors. without per diem
allowance. while IN the field.
The temporary clerks who served dur
ing the period set aside for the special
Weighing Of the malls In this city iu the
past wear are TO be reimbursed for pro-
motI0us gained during their temporary
SmDiOgmeut. the sum OF Al,ill.12 being
set aside for the purpose from The uucN-
pended balance from the appTopTiatlJu
Tor the special weighing Of the mails.
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INSURGENTS OPEN
FIGHT IN SENATE
Burkett Trains Guns on the
Present Arrangement
Of Committees.

Sweeping attack on the present ar
rangemeut OF the committees in the
Senate was made on the Senate floor
this afternoon bv Senator Burkett of
Nebraska
The speakers attack is recognized as
the first of q series Of assa ults which
the insurgents have prepared TO make
against the present system OF commit
tee assignments
Senator BurkeIt presented n resolu-
tiou looking 10 the adoption OF a rule
which the insurgents have long been
considering.
II provides that no Senator shan serve
on both the Appropriations and Fin
ance Committees, or more than four
committees which have jurisdiction over
appropriation bills, OE more than two
of certain other important committees
and iu other ways limits the number
of committees on which one Senator
can serve.
1t is provided in the resolution that
as far as possible the desires % Senat-
ors shall be recognized and the rule Of
seniority Of service shall be followed.
Speaks at Length.
Senator Burkett spoke at considerable
length on the resolution. He insisted
Continued on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
SHAHhN INSTALLED
UNIVERSITY RECTOR
Cardinal Gibbons Speaks at
Simple Services in Nc
Mahon Hall.

Cardinal Gibbons presided this morn
ing at the ceremonies marking the
formal installation of the Rev Dr.
Thomas Joseph Shahan, in the office Of
rector Of the Catholic University Of
America The ceremonies, which took
place shortly before noon in Mcmahon
Hall, consisted merely OF brief ad-
dresses by Bishop O'ConneH. retiring
rector OF the university; Dr. Shahan,
the new rector, and Cardinal Gibbons.
There are no distinctive robes Of in
sigma of office attached 70 the position
OF rector Of the Catholic University,
and the program required a little more
than half an hour Following the ad-
dresses, the cardinal and other distin-
guished guests were entertained at
luncheon.
Bishop O'COnneu will leave Washing
ton next Monday for a visit in Rich
mond. and will start for his new post
in San Francisco about March :.
Cardinal Gibbons Address.
In his address this morning Cardinal
Gibbons paid a high tribute to the ad-
ministration Of Bishop O'Conneu. and
referred 70 the Waggaman failure sew
eral years ago through which the car
dinal said the resources Of the uuiver-
sity were swept away in a day. He de
clared that Bishop O'ConneIl had fought
through this crisis in the history OF the
university until the institution has not
only been restored 10 its former foot
ing, but is on a better financial basis
than ever before.
Cardinal Gibbons eXlOTted the presi-
dents of the various departments Of
the university to give their most sin
cere support to DR. Shahan, and con-
tinue 10 make the university an institu-
tiOu OF which America could be proud
He referred to DR.. Shahan's long as
Continued on Ninth PageD
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
WILEY IS OVERRULED
AND BENZOATE STAYS
Chemical Preservatiye Not Injurio, Health, Board
of Food and Drug Inspection Decides,
Amending Order.

bs Ween the food manufacturers. the
,femlstS Of the country, and Dr. Wiley
mas come 10 an end
The order for the amendment OF the
regulations defeating the continuous and
persistent recommendation OF Dr.
Wiley declares that iuaSmuch as IL has
been determined that benzOate Of soda
mixed with food is not deIeterious or
poisonous and is not injurious 20 health.
no objection VIII be raised under the
Hood and drugs act 10 the use in food
or GenZOate OF SOFA, provided that each
package OF food is plainly labeled 10
show the presence and amount of the
drug used Food inspection decisions
% and ~ are ordered amended to con-
form with this decision.
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Concentrate Floti!la.
Question of Money.

LONDON, Feb. 25.-WhCther there
shall be war or peace In the Balkans
has narrowed down to a question OF
money, according TO the tenor of mes
sages received here today from the
principal European capitals.
international dnauciers consider a
war investment" Of the most doubtful
character There would be no serious
objection 10 financing a small localized
struggle, such as a war between Aus
tria and SeTvia alone, but tnauclers
fear IL would be impossible TO prevent
a general ENHANCEMENT with result that
il is impossible 10 tOresee.
The financial situation IN Servia IS
declared 10 be no worse than that in
Austria, where the government is
spending 500, 90 day IN preparations
alone. The people Of Austria are great
" discOUtenJed at the increase in tax
alton, which was ordered TO meet the
exigency OF war.
The belief is growing that representa-
tiOus viii ultimately be made al Bel
grade by European powers that VIII
sufficiently dampen the Serviau war
spirit Servia has made impossible de-
the extension Of Servia's territory TO
the Adriatic and autonomous govern
ment for Bosnia and Herzegovina
BY demanding what she knows viii
not be granted, and recognizing that
a single-handed 60 INlCt with Austria
would bring her speedy subjJgatiou,
Seryia's only thought in forcing q con-
fiiCL IN the opinion Of English diplO-
mats, is that others Will become In
volved and in the general mix-Up she
viii be able 20 emerge with credit to
1t is inconceivabIe here that the pow
ers viii permit such q situation TO reach
the climax.
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
AUSTRIA PREPARED
TO MOVE HER ARMY
Generals Say They Can En-
ter Belgrade Within
Five Hours.

VIENNA, Feb. 25--Austrian troops
can occupy Belgrade, the Servian cap
ital, within five hours after a declara-
ton Of war, leading Austrian generals
declared today. Material sufficient to
build four military bridges across the
Danube has been sent 10 Seunln, across
the river from Belgrade, and the Ser
Wan talk Of blocking the Austrians by
dynamiting the PreSen bridges is
laughed at here.
Concentrate FlOtiila.
Austria's fiotilla Of war vessels on the
Danube has been concentrated at Mon
aca-
Reliable information today from Ger
man and Austrian army headquarters
is TO the effect that there is no doubt
that the German troops would go 70
the aid OF the AustTianS should Italy
attempt 70 cross the Austrian frontier
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
TEN ARE KILLED.

HAMBURG. Fen 25--Ten persons
were crushed TO death and seventeen in
jured today through the slipping Of a
SdnEway between the wharf and the
steamer Kaiser Aususte Victoria.
which was being loaded preparatory TO
sailing for New YORK on SATURDAY.. No
passengers were t. ong the victims.
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
BIG DOGS ATTACK BOY.

NEW EGYPT. y. j.. FcJ. Little
clifford Vaughn was walking along
Main street. when he was savagely at
tackled by two large dogs knocked down
and nearly every shred of clothing was
torn from his body, while his flesh was
torn i'm many places. George Bill shot
one of the dogs and scared the other
oil. The boy Wounds were CauteTized,
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
WEATHER REPORT.

II will be fair and colder tonight IN
the middle Atlantic States. and some
what warmer ~r.day IN the lower Lake
region, the Ohio valley and the South.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Delaware Break
water 10 Passport.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast viii be high westerly. diminish
Ing Thursday night.
The Washington times., 1909-02-25

FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT.
Fair, colder tonight: temperature
? bout a degrees. Friday fair, brisk 10
high nortLWesrerlv winds, diminishing
night
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
CTOSS-Examination.

Severe Cross-examinatiOn is predicted
as to their account Of their positions
al the time OF the tragedy and as 10
their version OF what occurred at the
conferences at which it was proposed
10 "straishten out matters" between
the Coorers and CarmaCk
Governor Patterson and AdjutaEE
The Washington times., 1909-02-25

High tide today. ............. .l2.lc a. m
Low tide today ...-.b-l2 "a. M, 600 D. M.
High tide tm'r' WI 40 a. m, -O6 p. m.
Low tide t'm'r' W..7.Qj a. M, 7.50 =. uq-
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Continued on Ninth Page)
The Washington times., 1909-02-25

10 be no likely man in the field other
than MacVeagh.
The President-elect still has Nr
Hitchcock in the city and will have
another conference with him this after
noon II time can be found for 50, the
Pres Ident-eleCt will take a walk or an
automobile ride this afternoon as he
IS tired Of being cOOped up IN the house
and withstanding for twelve hours q
day the earnest conversation Of gen
t'emeu who are emphatic about what
thew think
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-29
PEOPLE OF THE DAY
p.rn,vIvanIa's New Senator.

conspicuous among the new arrivals
the United States senate Is George
|~.0er oliver of Pennsylvania, who
go the seat vacated by Philander G.
rnox now secretary of state. While
/. has never held political Office. Mr..
os,vor has been prominently identified
sttb political affairs in Pittsburg all
=. ufe and has several times been q
s.lepate to national conventions. On
- different occasions in his life OPP
sonents Of the late NJ. s. Quay induced
o,Iver to stand against him, and it is
"a that Oliver could have won had
Z remained in the field. but Quay was
=. bosom friend, and he refused to
ave any part in his downfall.
senator Oliver was born In ireland
= 1s4s while his parents were there
= A visit. He studied law, was admit
"a to the bar and practiced his pro-
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-29
Dean Of the Cabinet.

With one exception James Wilson Of
Iowa, secretary of agriculture since
March A, 1897, holds the record for con-
secutive service in the cabinet, and he
will soon reach the period when he
will have served longer than any cabi-
net minister in the country's history.
Although seventy-four years old, he Is
hale and hearty. Albert Gallatin, sec
rotary of the treasury under Presidents
Jefferson and Madison from 1901 to
1914, has been the only cabinet officer
to surpass Mr.. Wilson's present record.
A native of Scotland. Mr.. Wilson
came to this country with his parents
when a boy of seventeen. settling in
Connecticut Three years later he re-
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-29
Home, Sweet Home.

Senator McLaurin of Mississippi tells
4 story to illustrate his conception Of
the difference between the treatment
Of the colored brother up north and
down south. A Mississippi darby went
up to Kansas and shortly got strand
ed. He begged for food and shelter
from door to door and got neither.
Finally he wandered back to Mlssis-
sippi and knocked.
what are you doing at my front
door, you black rascal?'
II want something to eat"
swell, go around to the back door
and get it, then, you rascal" said the
white man.
Then the old negro, remembering
the polite way in which his requests
had been refused in Kansas, threw up
his hands and exclaimed:
BLESS Gawd, rs among my own
people at Washington Star.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-29

fession for several years. Most Of his
time, however, has been devoted to the
iron and steel business, at which he
amassed a large enough fortune to
place him in the multimillionaire class.
Senator Oliver is the owner Of the
Pittsburg Gazette-Times and the Pitts
burg Chronicle Telegraph, papers of
influence throughout Pennsylvania. In
the senate Mr.. Oliver is expected to be
a conservative. He is a good speaker
and is rated man of excellent politi-
cal Judgment.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-04-29

moved to Iowa, locating in Tama coun-
v, where he has since made his home.
de began his political career as q MEM
Der Of the Iowa legislature, serving
tnree terms, one as speaker OF the
ho1se. In 1872 be was elected to the
FORTY third congress, reelected 70 the
Fourty fourth and after serving sew
eral years as member Of the Iowa rail-
way commission was returned to the
forty-eighth congress For six years
erlor to becoming secretary Of agricul-
lure Mr.. Wilson was director Of the
AGRICULTURAL experiment station and
professor Of agriculture at the Iowa
Agricultural college at Ames-
During his control Of Affairs Of the
department over which he pressdez
Ar Wilson has seen It grow from Q
modest Institution int one that rAmt
aes the whole country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16

Utopia club yesterday, the rooms being
bright with holiday decorations and
four tables played, the prizes going to
Mrs. j. C. Hanchett. Mrs. C. A Quig-
ley, Mrs. E. D. Woodruff and Mrs.
George T Brice
Mrs. ]. A DeBouzek entertained the
Sewing club yesterday at her home.
Mrs. Fred Davidson entertalns this
afternoon for Mrs. A B. White of
Colorado.
Mrs. w. B. Albertson will entertain
at Kensingtons tomorrow and Saturday.
Miss Halloran was hostess at a
luncheon yesterday at the Commercial
club, given In honor OF Miss Juliet
Banks. the tables being decorated In
pink carnations and covers laid for six.
Miss Halloran afterward took her par
ty to the matinee at the Grand. Tho
guests were besides the guest OF honor:
Miss Aileen Mcmillan. Lucille Clark.
Merce Lewis. Virginia Beatty and Cary
Marshall.
Mrs. ]. C. DAILY entertalns her Sewing
club this afternoon.
The birthday anniversary of Mrs.
Mabel Cushion Andrews was celebrated
on Tuesday in a delightful family gath
erIng, a number of relatives being pres
ent and spending a most enjoyable
evening.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL

Today at high noon the marriage OF
Miss Elizabeth Groo and John Wise
took place at ST. Marks cathedral. the
ceremony being performed by Dean
Colladay in the presence of the family
and friends. The church was decorated
In green and white, and appropriate
music was rendered preceding and dur
Ing the service. The bride was at
tended by Miss Preale Clark and the
groom by his brother, Thomas Wise.
Mr.. Jay Groo and Mr.. Otto Peters were
ushers.
The bride wore gown of white cash
mere re sole and carried a white prayer
book. Her veil of tulle was fastened
with wreath of orange blossoms sent
from California by friend Miss
Clark wore gown of pink messaline
satin and carried pink roses. She wore
a white hat with pink trimmings, Mrs.
Groo the brides mother, wore a gown
of dark blue silk After the ceremony
an informal reception was held at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Byron Groo, the rooms being dec
GRATED in pink and green, with carna-
tions and ferns, and Mrs. Thomas Wise,
Mrs. ]. S. Groo of Ogden and the Misses
Daisy and May Kendall assisting in
receiving and serving. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wise left later for a trip to Kansas
City and will afterward return here
to reside.
A large affair of this afternoon Is the
reception given by Mrs. Margaret
Blaine Salisbury In honor of Mrs o. j.
Salisbury. the rooms being beautifully
decorated in the seasons flowers and
q number of friends assisting. The
hours are from to o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Little entertain
the Hillside card club this evening.
Artist Will Clawson is rejoicing over
the advent of q new live model who Will
without doubt pose as prize subject
on the studio pedestal in proper time.
1t Is in the way of brand new daugh-
ter who arrived last night at the homo
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clawson in their apart
ment at the Bransford where all are do
ing we'll.
Miss Edna Folland entertains the T.
o. n. o. club this afternoon.
Mrs. w. R. Tyndale entertains tho
College club this afternoon
Mrs. w. H Tobias entertains the
Luncheon club this afternoon
The Misses Bancroft have issued in
vitations for a bridge tea on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Y. Wallace leave
shortly for California to spend the
| holidays with Mrs. George Tuttle and
| family.
| A new bridge tournament has been
formed. the first meeting being held
this week at the home of Mrs. S. H
Babcock on Tuesday, the day chosen
for the meeting. The members arc
Mrs. A. II. Bird, Mrs. John A Marshall
Mrs. L. 3. Mccormick. Mrs. George W
Rose, Mrs Esther Freed Filler Mrs. o
J. Salisbury. Miss Gertrude McGratl
and Mrs. S. H Babcock-
Mrs Matthew Cullen entertained tn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
CONGRESS OF MOTHERS.

The executive board of the Utah
State Congress of Mothers met Wed
nesday afternoon. at the residence of
Mrs. C. Z. Allen. where this commit
tee on extension work was appointed:
Mrs. Olive Ravens. chairman; Mrs.
Frank McGanney, Miss Lucille
Francke, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. w II.
DuvaI Mrs. N. F. Schwenk. Mrs. F.
]. Silver, Mrs, NJ. w. ingalls,, Mrs.
Charles Langton, Mrs, Wolf1, Mrs
Smith. Mrs. Knowles. Mrs. Mccain.
Mrs w. NJ, Havenor. Mrs. l.. ID.
Anderson. Mrs. Storer and Mrs. Nc
Niece. 1t was decided to set apart a
fund known as the maternity fund,
available in cases under the authori-
zation OF the officers of the mothers
congress. Miss Loretta Crumb OF
Clark university sent In a communi-
cation outlining course OF child
study that was adopted, and the fol-
lowing committee was appointed to
take up the matter: Miss Frost. Miss
Cora Clark. Miss Qualtrough, Miss
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
SOOTHING OIL CURES THE SKIN
Tender Skins OF Children Soothcd by
a Mild Liquid Compound.

\ Mild Liquid Compound.
= Have YOU ever tried a few drops of
nm oil of wintergreen compound for
skin trouble? II seems to be about
the only safe and sure cure for ecze-
ma, salt rheum letter, ringworm and
kindred diseases.
The LIQUID is so mild that It is used
with wonderful soothing effect on the
tender skins OF infants.
To prove efficacious, the oil of win
tergreen must be mixed with thymol
and glycerlne. as in the Prescription
OF DR. d. d. Dennis. the eminent skin
specialist. The compound Is known
as D. d. D. Prescription Used with
d. D. D. Soap 1t appears to be infall
ible.
a. j. Brand, 1928 Joliet st. New
Orleans. La, writes;
About five years ago when my
daughter was about three months old
she had eczema very badly. Her neck
was one solid mass of sores, and we
tried everything possible TO relieve
her but to no purpose. The doctor
we called said that he could cure her,
but that II would take at least two
years TO do So and on account of
her age VIC surely thought that her
pain would kill her We began using
D. ID. ID. Prescription and after using
two bottles she was as we'll and happy
cnllu as you can see anu WIFI no
mark or scar on her skin.
"My youngest daughter, now two
years old. started the same way with
a sore neck about six months ago. We
did not lose any time In applying d.
d. d. and 1t needed only few appli-
cations to heal her neck. 1 also use
d. D. D. after shaving with beneficial
results"
Drop In at our store and we will
tell you more about curing eczema
with d. D. D. Prescription.
Schramm- Ohnson Drugs.
Four Stores.
"Whcrc the cars stop"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-16
SEVEN COLORADO DIVIDENDS.

Colorado Springs. Dec. 16.-Stockhold-
ers In Cripple Creek mines will receive
some handsome Christmas presents.
as seven of the companies operating
in that district have declared Decem-
Der dividends. amounting in all to SlS2'-
042. The dividends as announced from
the Colorado Springs offices are: Unit
ed Gold Mines company, 1 cent pay
able Dec. 20. $4,000. Elkton Consolid l.
ated Gold Mining company, cents
Dec. "a. $4,000. FL Paso Consolidated,
] cent. Dec. 90, s24. 500. Jerry Johnson.
1 cent, Dec Is. s25.000; Acncla Gold
Mining, cent, Dec 20, s14.5Oo; Doctor
Jack Pot Mining company. $4,000. and
Mary Mckinney. 1 cent Dec. 2S. N9,-
042