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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21
A MEMS CLUB ORGANIZED.

A Mems Club was organized at the
st. Philips Episcopal church Monday
evening. For the purpose Of having
Social Sessions every two weeks.
There was a large attendance and
everybody had very enjoyable time.
The following officers we're elected
for the year: Clarence Smith, Presi-
dent, w. A. Benjamin, Secretary, w.
J. Utley, Treasurer.
An elaborate lunch was served be-
fore and after the election of Of
ficers and the organizing of the Club.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21
MINNEAPOLIS
SPECIAL SERVICE.

Annual Harvest Home Service at
st. Thomas P. e. Church, 5th Ave.
So. and 9th st. Special music. Serv-
ices 8 P. M. Choir under direction
of Prof. w. G.. Jeffrey.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Atty. Francis was called to Duluth
on legal business of the Northern
Pacific Railway this week.
Mr. Osa Gordon has accepted po-
sition on the Great Northern.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

The Twin City Star has the ex-
elusive use in this city Of the Afro
American news service Of the Amer
lean Press Assn, edited by Mr.. N. B.
Dodson of N. Y, which is a feature
of our publication, much appreciated
by our readers.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21
GRAND MASS MEETING
Everyone asked to be present.

A splendid program has been ar
ranged, consisting of prominent
speakers of the Twin Cities, for the
meeting which will be held at the
Old Capitol, st. Paul, on Sunday
afternoon, Oct. 20, under the auspices
of the Board of Managers Of the Old
Folks Home and Orphanage.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

There has been more than 1000 de-
positors registered at the Postal Saw
ings Bank in st. Paul-one tenth OF
the depositors were Negroes.
The Social Ten will give Grand
Ball at Tschida's Hall on Nov. 9Th.
Admission Csc.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21
PETTY THIEF GETS LIFE I'M.
PRISoNMENT.

Sunny jim" Turner, a Negro, was
sentenced to life Imprisonment by
Judge David H. Harris at Columbus,
Mo-, for breaking into house and
stealing 25 cents. This is his third
sentence for burglary.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

The Fifth Annual Charity Ball of
the Old Folks Home will be held at
Hiawatha Temple on Nov. %. Watch
for announcement of entire program.
Mrs. Florence Cisco of Winnipeg
and her three grandchildren spent
Tuesday in st. Paul enroute Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Slaughter
passed through st. Paul from Winni-
peg enrouse Chicago.
Mr.. B. J. Jeter spent two weeks in
New York and Montreal visiting
friends and relatives.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

The Mems Sunday Club Of st.
James A. M. e. Church will shortly
begin their Mems Monthly meetings.
A special programe has been ar
ranged.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Send your personals to J. Lewis
Erwin. 1905 Torrey Bldg. and they
will certainly appear, all notices,
subscriptions and ads must be paid
for in advance.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

The st. James Mite Missionary So
ciety won the banner given as
prize by the Iowa Conference to the
church having the largest increase Of
contributions to Home and Foreign
Missions over last years report.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21
AUTUMN LEAF DANCING SCHOOL
Opening SoIree and Glass Party.

Mrs. Nellie Mccullough opened her
Dancing Class at Dearborn Hall on
Monday night. The attendance was
large. The latest dances were
taught, and the evening was enjoy
ably spent by all who attended. Nc
Cullough's Full Orchestra furnished
the music. Next class will be held
on Oct. 3Oth, all patrons are invited.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Attorney Fred. L. McGhee will
speak at the Bethesda Baptist Church
on Oct. 23rd. All are invited to at
tend.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Rev. J. s. Strong attended the Iowa
Conference, and will continue as Asst.
Pastor of st. James A. M. e. Church.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. j. Charleston are
nearing their golden wedding ami
versary, which they hope to celebrate
in December The Charlestons were
among the pioneer settlers, and is
one of the most highly respected fam
lilies in the community and the best
known in the Northwest.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

AUTUMN LEAF DANCING CLASS.
The classes will be held on the End
and 4th Mondays Of each month
thereafter. Admission 35c.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

1t Is necessary that the personals
must be sent by Wednesday. Be
sure and sign all communications.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

FLAT OF 6 ROOMS, modern ex-
cept heat, at 1882 Central Ave. Ap-
ply to DR.. R. 8. Brown, Century Bldg.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Wanted - Local correspondent.
State experience and salary. Address
Twin City Star, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 35c
at the st. Louis Kitchen from IL M
till $3.50 P. M.
Special Fried Chicken Dinner.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21
VIOLIN RECITAL

By PROF. CLARENCE CAMERON
WHITE at Dyer's Music Hall. % So.
5th St., St. Paul.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9th.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21
SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION.
FOLLOWED THE CROWD.

FOLLOWED THE CROWD.
THE FLOUR CITY SOCIAL CLUB
Invites you and company to
their FIRST FALL DANCE at Dear
born Hall, As SO. 5th st.
OCT. 27, 1911.
DANCING TILL I A. M. ADMlS-
SION 35c.
Music by the Social Orchestra.
Committee: Geo. Hall, Chairman,
Harry Harper, Willis Golfer, Martin
Brown, Lewis Marshall and Jas. e.
Coombs.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Minnesota will have a Grand
Lodge of the Knights of Pythians.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Mrs. Julia Hinson of the st. Loui
Kitchen, is much improved.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Mr.. Carl D. Pickett, left Monday for
Chicago on visit, to remain a few
days.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Rev. H. P. Jones will preach at st.
James A. M. E. Chuch on Sunday.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

WAIT FOR THE BIG BALL
TscHIDA's HALL, NOVEMBER 9Th
Carl D. Pickett Mgr. Admission 25c.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

J. H. Hickman, Jr., is organizing
Special Choir to sing Cantata at
Pilgrim Baptist church ou Thanks
giving Day. All are invited to join.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21
ST. PAUL
CELEBRATED VIOLINIST TO
APPEAR.

A select committee of gentlemen
will present to the people of the Twin
Cities, Americas Talented Violinist"
Clarence Cameron White. Prof. White
is appearing under the auspices Of
the National Society for the Advance
ment of Colored People, whose OBJ
ject is to secure a fund for the ad-
vancement and enforcement of their
civil rights and race uplift.
Prof. White has recently returned
from Europe where he completed his
music studies, and will on this occa-
sion render the best selections from
his repertoire. He will be support
ed by our best local talent. Admis-
sion so cents.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Mrs. Jennie &. johnson, OF Chicago,
the beloved mother of Mrs. Clarence L.
Smith Of St. Paul, died Oct. 16, at jack
son, Mich. The remains were taken to
Chicago for int Sent.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21
Subscribe to the Star.
MUSIC SUNDAY EVENING.
DIckERsoN's CAFE.

We want 500 subscribers before
January 1, 1912. You can help US.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Mr.. Albert Black, the tonsorialist
at Utley's shop, will contribute to
our personal news columns each
week. If you have any news call up
Cedar 9282.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

Look for your notes, and not find
them. Then wonder why they were
not inserted.
Copy for publication must be writ
ten on one side.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

The New Andrews has opened on
the old site Of the Brunswick.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21

The vested Choir will sing at st.
Thomas Church next Sunday.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-10-21
WHITE

Violin Recital, November 8.
Dyer Music Hall. Admission SOC.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
ASKS AM5 5RICAN5' SAFETY
REQUEST MADE AT MEXICAN
 FOREIGN OFFICE.
Government Promises to Protect Unit ed States and German Subjects
 From Insurrectos.

Mexico City, May 4.-Accompanied by member of the German legation, Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson called at the foreign office and requested pro ection for the Americans and Ger mans in Cuernayaca, which has been isolated and is believed to be in dan- ger of attack by rebels.
 The Mexican government is dis posed to give all protection possible to foreigners and also Is desirous of guarding it's state capitals from cap- ture, so the announcement made at the war department that orders had been issued for additional troops to march to Cuernavaca, the capital of Morelos, may be taken as d measure to protect foreigners as well as to garrison the threatened city.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
ANGLO-AMERICAN TREATY
Peace Arbitration Document to Be Brief as Possible and Cover
 Salient Points.

Washington. May 4-The new treaty vii be very brief agreement, with as few articles as possible The present memorandum follows:
 The government of the United States and the government of Great Britain. finding it advisable and hu- mane to settle all differences that may arise ik the future without re sort to force, in order to preserve or der and peace In conformity with ex istng arbitration treaties and under standings, hereby agree to consider and enforce the settlement of all Ques- tions involving the vital interests. the independence and the honor of the two high contracting parties by means of arbitration and peace under such conditions and for such a period of time as shall hereinafter be fixed"
 Powers of the mutual court are listed under eleven heads. The first and most important one probably is as follows:
 Differences which may arise of nature which 1t may not have been possible to settle by diplomacy shall hereafter be referred to the court of arbitration at The Hague, established bv the convention of the 29th day of July 1899; provided, however, that they do not affect the vital interests, the independence or the honor of the two contracting states and do not con- cern the interests of third parties."
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
Florida House to Probe.

Tallahassee, Fla, May 4.-State Representative l.. D. Wall of Bradford county stated in the house that some one unknown had sent $200 to him, but for purpose of which he was ignorant. He declared a messenger handed him an envelope which con- tained a $l00 and two $50 bills. He says he does not know whether they were intended as a hribe. The house ordered an iEyestiS ation.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
MORMON Ch G,i RLC0RD
Former Apostle Is to Have Re fused to DisaVc actice
 of Polyga1

Salt Lake City, Utah, " 4.-AL- nouncement was made by the CouE- cil of Twelve Apostles of t 'ormon church that John w. Taylo beel excommunicated flor insubo atio1 to the government and 0sc. le Of the church" This action is K lrdcd here as an answer to the D otes s against the Mormon propagGn q now being made in England He refused to abstain from the practice cr is avow the doctrine of polygamy
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
VERDICT GIVEN TO WIDOW
Jury Decides John T. Goodes Died of Accident-Life insurance
 Money Awarded.

St Louis. May IA jury in Judge Grimm's court decided the death of John T. Goodes, a trayeling man, De- cember ', 1908, was due to an acci- dent, ana returned a verdict for $7O03, including interest, in favor of his widow, Clara A. Goodes, against the Order of United Commercial Travel CTS.
 insurance policy Goodes died after a fall, and it was contended by the widow that the fall caused her hus- bands death
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
ILLINOIS LEGISLATORS BELIEVE IURlsT's OPINION MEANS
 DEATH OF COMMITTEE.
COURT FIGHT STILL ON
Interested Parties Are Awaiting Final Result of Contempt Writ and Hsheas Corpus Action-Sus.
 pend Taking Testimony.

Springfield H., May 4.-That the tecyoa in Judge Petits court in Chi caso adverse to the s.aate investiga- uon committee probably will result in 'le death of the committee is the con census oi opinion among members of the legislature
 me Chicago test case seems to nave Demonstrated that the committee vl'hout legal authority to proceed.
 hembers of the committee who are attending the sessions of the general assembly decline to be quoted upon ue w status of the committee, further uaa to say they are awaiting the out 'Vue oi the case in Judge Petit's court.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
TRAIN KILLS TWO MEN
Bodies of Laborers Found on Track One Mile West of Edwards
 vile, Illinois.

St. Louis, May 4.-The crew of an east-bound Wabash passenger train from Alton to Edwardsville came upon the bodies of Thomas Hume, known as Happy" and Harry Smith, known as "Kentucky," lying on the track one mile west of Edwardsville. They had evidently been cut to pieces by one of the night trains. The men were lahorers and lived at Edwardsville.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
New Banks Open Monthly.

Washington, May 4.-Fity or 100 additional postal savings banks will be opened monthly from now until the system has been generally estab- lished throughout the United States
 Four hundred accounts were opened May in the newly designated of fees, and deposits aggregated slO,0O0.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
Banaor, Me. Is RehuiIdine.

Bangor. Me. May 4.-Preparations for rebuilding Bangor's business dis. trict, swept by fire. causing an esti- mated loss of S3.000.000 are fairly under way Nearly every business concern burned out plans to resume.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
March Weather in Chicago.

Chicago, May 4.-Belated snow storms, accompanied by bleak winds, struck Chicago and intensified the misery of the population, already sui fering from damaged dispositions, bad colds, sore throats aid wet feet, ac- cumulated in the last few days.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
INQUIRY FOR STEEL TRUST
House Committee Reports in Favor of investigation and Authorizes Spe-
 cia Committee for Work.

Washington, May An investiga- ton of the United States Steel cor poration. charged with being trust, was practically assured when the house committee on rules voted to report favorably the Stanley resolu- ton for special committee of nine to conduct such an inquiry.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
Fires Save St. Joseph Fruit.

St. Joseph, Mo-, May 4.-Smudge pots in great numbers are burning in every important orchard in northwest Missouri Frost appeared, but the sp- pie crop was sav2d. Dr. c. R. Wood son, who sold his apple crop in this county for $20Oo0 last year, has 1000 smudge pots burning in his orchard He says he fears TO reat loss of fruit by reason of the lrosts
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
Episcopal Ministers at St. James, Nc

Episcopal WlnIsters al St. James, Mo.
 St. James, Mo, May 1.-The South ern Missouri conference of the Epis. copal church convened in St. James Among the ministers in attendance are Bishop D. s. Tuttle, Rev. l.. F. Potter. Rev. R. F. Reed, Rev. J. C.. Jones, w. A. Hatch, Rev H. P. Hor ton, Rev. R. V. Evatt Rev B. L. Knox and Rev. l.. V. Richards. Rev L. F. Potter will deliver a sermon and Bishop Futile will preach.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
Children Killed by Train.

Whittemore, la, May 4.-John and Carrie Becker, aged 16 and II, re. spectively, and Mary Kollash, aged II, were killed and Edward Becker and John Kollash were injured when a Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul pas senger train struck a lumber wagon in which the children were returning from school.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
No Damage in Northwest Missouri.

Montgomery City, Mo, May 4.-The fruit growers of northwest Missouri are rejoicing because tue cold wave failed to kill the fruit, as many ex- pected, and now they feel quite cer- tain of the largest crop in many years. The weather was cloudy, but there was no snow and but little frost
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
Illinois Methodists Mert

,uius, H., May 4.-The annual u.. oi the Mount Vernon District TN. Ts'AOaist conference opened here ,m. s miuyear examinations were held. pau s those on the program are: M,. n J. A. Taylor and Rev. ]. c. ot .. r,,a ol Carbondale, Lyman Davis N,, ~unofd' Mrs, T. J. Sneed and Mrs u,s ail , H. Moss of Mount Vernon ns. M H. ., Mitchell of Carbondale cason hinison, Harmon, Thomson. ''''Ol and McCammon.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
MANY SECTIONS FROSTsITTEN BUT FIRES AFFORD PRoTEC-
 TON TO CROPS.
CHICAGO VISITED BY SNOW
'ilihois Lowands Report Greatest Damaee-Wheat May Be injured No Damage in Northwest
 Missouri.

Jefferson City, Mo-, May Al though a heavy frost fell here, the fruit was not injured. That is the opinion expressed by orchardists of this community. Col Fred Buehrle, a horticulturist and gardener, made an examination of his trees and says the fruit is apparently uninjured. The heavy foliage, he says, saved the fruit. The gardens also escaped. Precau- tions are being taken by local grow. CTS. Bonfres, smudges and oil stoves have been brought into acquisition and efforts are being mtde to tide the fruit over
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-21
ARREST IS MADE IN
QUADRUPLE MURDER
Nathan B. Harvey Accused of
Killing Four Members of
Hill Family i'll Portland.

PORTLAND, Or, Dec. 2o.-Nsthan r.
Harvey, man OF some prominence sno
wealth has been arrested for tho murder
Of the four members OF the Hill family In
| this city june last. Tho arrest occurred
at Oregon City The crime created great
excitement and was that OF degenerate.
Harvey lives near the cabin At Arden
wald. a suburb of this city in which the
four members OF the Hin family were bat
tered 10 death with an Ak on the night
c;f June q L. L. LevinCs. a private de-
tective OF Portland. supplied tie evidence
on which the warrant was Issued after
SIS months work. Harvey. &C is stated.
has been under suspicion since Lhe Dlur-
ders we're committed.
Tho arrest vas made late last night hy
Sheriff Mas, who was accompanied BY
Levines. Harvey was taken 10 the Jail
at Oregon City. ITc had been "sweated
several times in ;he last few months. but
refused 10 make any statement.
| Harvey IS a nurscrynan al ATdcnwAld
ana estimated 10 be worth between SO
00o and 500 900 He is 80 years OF a2c.
married and has ono daughter nearing
womanhood
The history Of The Harvey family for
tragedy. The family came from Iowa
and mapv years ago ,hc father WAS Killed
! shortly after deciding al his property TO
! his SONS. Dan Harvey. brother OF
Nathan. killed bis mother hfteen years
ago and committed Suicids. Another
! brother was drowned In two feet of water
under suspicious circumstances.
Eighteen eyars ago 2 iSycar-o girl
| named Mamie Wel:h WAS found dead on
| the property belonging 70 Nathan Harvey
under circumstances similar TO the HUI
| tragedies. The murderer WAS not dis
| a. cred
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-21
SALE IS POSTPONED
UNTIL FEBRUARY 20
Two Bidders for the Bank
rupt Western Steel Cor
poration at Seattle.

SEATTLE. Wash, Dec 2o.-Two pros
pcctive bidders FOR the property ard as
sets OF the bankrupt $40 o00.o 900 Western
steel corporation were represented at a
meeting Of the creditors today. tclc-
gram was arso received from y. W, JoT'
dan former president OF the American
Trust company of Boston and ono OF the
largest stockholders In the defunct cor
pora.ion. saying that James y, Moore.
promoter OF the steel company. vas now
IN New York cndcayoring 10 effect re-
orga MIA tiop. for which a plan would De
submitted III the near future.
y l.. Richmond OF New York, repre-
scnlins New York. Chicago and Pitts
burg Interests. and an attorney repre-
scntins ,llc Metropolitan Trust company
of New York, which had previously sub
miited a tentative proposition TO take
over the properties, both asked that no
action bc taken until their clients had
had moro time TO 10 into the PROPOSE
tlcn and tho creditors therefore voted
10 postpone ac1lon until February 20
when another meeting will he held
: committee headed b. Hlcha rd A. Bal
linger. former secretary Of the Interior,
was appointed by tho referee IN bank
ruptcy ,o carry on negotiations W1th
the prospective purchasers aud the cast
crn stockholders VINO arc seeking re-
organize tion. and should definite pro-
posal be submitted before February 20, a
special meeting 0Ill be called,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-21
DIED

SA1NSBtRN-At the l." n. s. hospital.
December 20. 1911. Mary Barrett Sains-
bury. wife OF Thomas SALISBURY OF the
Hampton house this city. aged 90 years.
native OF England. Funeral services
Friday at p. nj. from the SoNenteenth
ward chapel Friends are invited 10 at
tend and rho caskot will be opened on
day OF funera! from a. m. 10 30 p. m
at the funcrn parors Of Gndertaiser
Joseph w. Taylor. 2l South West Tom
pie street. lntcrIncut In City cemetery.
BLACK-In this city, December is, 1911.
John w. Blark. aged iS years. The re-
Tnains were shipped last evening to his
former home In Los Angeles Cal, from
the private reception rooms of Eocr w,
HILL. lG4 South West Temple.
TLEMTNC---Ar Reno Nov. December II.
1?ll. John r.. Fleming. aged - years.
as result OF a FALL Remains at the
private reception rooms OF EbGr w. Hall;
l6i South West Temple The funeral
services yin be held Friday. Decenleeer
-. lall. at 2:30 r. m. at the Masonic
Temple. under the auspices Of Mt. Moriah
lodge, No. ,, +. * y. NJ
M.iY-In this city. December 20. 1911
Frank MAY. In his thirty-sevanth year
TIC remains are at the Qusrtroucb AL
cot funeral parlors awaiting instructions
from the |. .. .. i. lodge at Pocatello
Idaho. whore the body Will be taken 70!
burial Friday morning by Mrs. May
LINDSTROM-Gn this city. December 20
1911, Victor lindstron, aged - year,
a resident of Bingham Canyon. ans
at O ODonnal Il Cos parioys. Notice oi
funeral VIII be given later.