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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
Family Reunion Is Held at the
Home of Franklin Mace,
Near Montr0se.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
ROCKVILLE, Md, December 80. 1912.
y family reunion yesterday at the home
of Franklin Mace, near Montrose, was
one of the interesting events of the holt
days in this vicinity. There were present
ali of Mr.. Mace's children and their wives
and husbands and number of his grand
children, as follows: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Mace and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel V. Mace
and little daughter of Washington. Mr..
and Mrs William G. Counselman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles r. Mace, Mr. and Mrs. Win
fred Z. Berry, Judge Arthur NJ. Mace.
Miss Dores Holman and James D. II.
Holman.
Herman c. Briggs of Gaithersburg, this
county, and Miss Lottye Belle Ward of
Washington, who is we'll known in Gath
ersburg, where she has frequently visited,
were married in Washington Saturday.
The young people had kept their matri-
monial plans a secret, and the announce
ment was a surprise to their friends
Thomas G. Hayes, formerly mayor OF
Baltimore, delivered an address last even
ing in the Methodist Church at -Four
Corners. this county. His subject was
Foreign Missions
Miss Bessie NJ. Burdette and William A.
Brandenburg, both of Damascus. this
county. were married a few days ago at
the home of the bride. in the presence
of few relatives and friends.
Past Masters Elect Officers.
At the annual meeting Of the Past
Masters Association of Montgomery
county, held in the Masonic Hall at Ken
sington Friday evening. officers to serve
one year We're elected as follows: Presi-
dent. Fred II. Grimm of Gaithersburg;
vice president. DIR. George II. Wright OF
Forest Glen; secretary and treasurer,
James +. Allen OF Rockville.
Preceding the meeting of the associa-
ton banquet was held 1t was at
tended by the members of the associa-
ton an dtheir wives and woman friends
While the association was in session. the
women were entertained with an illus
trated lecture on THE Panama Canal"
by William z. Girgfeld of Kensington. A
dance followed.
The Rockville lodge of Masons has elect
ed officers for the ensuing year as fol-
lows: Worshipful master. Walter A. Will
liams: senior warden. w. Russell Brew
err; junior warden. George p. Henderson:
secretary, James +. Allen: treasurer.
Richard Fl. Stokes. The installation will
take place next Monday evening.
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W. T. CONNELL DIES SUDDENLY.
Special Policeman Believed to Be
Victim of Heart Disease

William r. Connell. fifty years old. a
special policeman in the employ of the
Washington Terminal Company, died sud
denly last night while on the company's
property on Virginia avenue southwest,
between Half and list streets. Several
workmen on their way home about s
o'clock found Connell's body in a sitting
position against the wall.
The police of the fourth precinct took
the body to Providence Hospital, where
DIR. Camden. a member of the hospital
staff, pronounced life extinct. 1t is be-
leved that Council suffered an attack of
heart disease.
After an examination of the body at
the morgue a certificate Of death from
natural causes was given. Today the
body was taken to 14O4 B street north
east. where Connell resided with his three
daughters.
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SNEAK THIEVES BUSY.
Variety of Articles Reported Stolen
From City Residents.

The store Of Charles Rupertus. 2S06
14th street northwest, was entered some
time Saturday night or early yesterday
morning and money and cigarettes to the
value Of SO disappeared.
A large quantity of harness was stolen
from stable at the home OF Margaret
Lynch, SO II street northeast, some time
Saturday night. according to report
made to the police of the sixth precinct.
John Calavetinos Of All Sd street north
west reported to the police of the sixth
precinct yesterday that some one had
stolen his gold watch.
4 set of stocks and dies. valued at SIS.
was stolen from the rear of the home
of John Maddox, 1919 L street northwest.
The articles were in a morocco case.
Miss amelia Gingell reported to detec-
tives yesterday that dress, hat and
underwear to the value Of $40 were
stolen from her room. at 1915 l. street
northwest, December "A.
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BURIED AT ARLINGTON.
Rev. Mr.. Buck Officiates at Funeral
of Mrs. Charles w. Taylor.

The body of Mrs. Taylor, wife of Col.
Charles w. Taylor. United States Caval-
ry. who died two weeks ago at Los An
geles, Cal, was buried at 3 o'clock this
afternoon at Arlington. The commitment
service of the Protestant Episcopal
Church was read by Rev. Mr. Buck of
ST. Mary's Church, Rock creek, where
Mrs. Taylor attended during the service
of her husband as treasurer of the Sol
diers' Home, at the close of the Spanish
war.
The body of Mrs. Taylor arrived in this
city yesterday and was taken to Lees
mortuary chapel, where a number Of
friends and relatives gathered at o'clock
to escort it to it's final resting place. PAIL
bearers We're selected from among off,
GERS of the army who were associated
with Col. Taylor during his term Of duty
in Washington and at Fort Myer.
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DAVID B. PECK SUCCUMBS.
Funeral Services for Treasury Clerk
Take Place This Afternoon.

David 3. Peck. a clerk in the secret
service division of the Treasury Depart
ment for many years, died Saturday at
his home, 1909 Columbia road northwest.
Funeral services will be held at 500
o'clock this afternoon at his late resi-
dence. The body will be taken to Fred
erick. Md. and kept in a vault until
spring. when it will be removed to Cleve-
land. Ohio, and placed where his wife
and daughter are buried.
Mr. Peek was member of the LOYAL
Legion and the G. A. +. He attended
the Washington Heights Presbyterian
Church He is survived by his second
wife two brothers. Maj. Henry II. Peck
of Pasadena, Cal, and James A. Peck Of
Belchertown. Mass. and one sister, Mrs.
Percy w. Rice, of Cleveland, Ohio.
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CHARLES C. HURDLE DEAD.
Former Resident of Capital Sue.
cumbs in West PHILADELPHIA.

Charles Calvert Hurdle, former resi-
dent of this city. died at his home in
West Philadelphia. Pa, Saturday. Mr..
Hurdle was born in this city. and attend
ed the public schools here. In 1850 he
moved To Philadelphia. and took charge
Of the Warren Ehret oil works. At the
time of his death he was general super
Intendent of the NJ. Ehret Oil Company.
He leaves three sons, George V. Hurdle
and William S. Hurdle. who are engaged
In business in Philadelphia, and Charles
i. Hurdle, who is superintendent OF the
Ehret oil works in this city, a position
which his father held when he was a
young man. Mr.. Hurdle was a brother
of Mrs W. Il. Holtzclaw of this city.
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TRANSFER OF STEAMER.
Vessel Long in Lighthouse Service
Purchased by Baltimorean.

The old lighthouse service steamer
Thistle, which did duty in the fifth dis
trict for many years. has beeen trans
ferred by the lighthouse authorities to
Vivial Phillips OF Baltimore. At the auc-
ton sale of the Thistle. about two weeks
ago, the bid of SLIGO, made by Capt
Phillips. was the highest, and, having
compiled with all conditions. he has been
given possession of the vessel.
Two or three months ago the Thistle
Was put up for sale, but the bids made
for her were so low that the government
officials refused To accept any of them.
She was asai nadvertised for sale, and
u!i the second opening of bids Capt. Phil
lips made an acceptable offer. The vessel
will be overhauled and put in good con-
dition and will be used for commercial
service on Chesapeake bay and its trio-
utaries.
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BODY 70 BE TAKEN TO OHIO.
Burial of Mrs. Martha A. Doyle Will
Take Place in DAYTON.

The body of Mrs. Martha A. Doyle, who
died Saturday at the home of her daugh-
ter Mrs. George T. Marye, 1900 n street
northwest, will be removed to Dayton,
Ohio. for burial. Mrs. Doyle, who was
eighty years old, was taken i'll while Wis
iting her daughter here.
She was the widow Of Samuel Doyle
Of Columbus. Ohio, who. was the owner
of street railway lines in that city many
years ago. Four daughters. Mrs. Marye
OF this city. Miss Flora /. and Miss Cal
liz L.. Doyle, both of Columbus, Ohio,
and Mrs. Andrew NJ Moreland of Pitts
burg Pa, ai! son. Douglas Doyle of
Seattle. Wash, survive.
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Will Visit White House.

The January meeting Of the Association
Of Oldest Inhabitants will be held at 1890
o'clock Wednesday morning at the old
Union engine house. 10th and H streets
northwest, the business session contin-
uing until lc o'clock. Following the meet
ing members Of the association will pro-
coed as a body to the White House to
participate in the usual New Year recep-
ton of the President.
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Vehicles Damaged in Runaway.

A horse belonging to Otto Beuchert.
327 10th street southeast. became fright
ened yesterday afternoon in Twining
City and ran away, drawing an unoccu-
pied surrey up the steep grade to Good
Hope road, where 1t collided with horse
and buggy owned by Fritz E,linger of
1857 Ist street northwest. Ellinger was
seated i'm his buggy when the collision
occurred, and, although his vehicle was
damaged. he escaped injury. Beuchert' s
team was seriously damaged.
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Fire Causes Loss of $3.50.

Fire of unknown origin was discovered
in a vacant house at 22l Az street south
west shortly after . o'clock this morning.
The fire department responded to an
alarm from box Al at ~. street and
Maryland avenue southwest and eXtin-
guished the names after about $50 dam
age had resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
CITY ITEMS.

Hominy, 2l.c Lb.; Navy Beans, &c Lb.;
II lbs White Meal. zoe: Pure Lard. 12lac
h.: Compound. 9isc h.; Rice. &c h.;
Onions tic pix; Apples, 35c PIX; Potatoes,
aOc PIX; Peas. 10c can: Sugar Corn. &c
can: Cranberries, Toe qt.; :; rolls Toilet
Paper. 1Oc: Lima Beans. 1lac h.. pkgs.
Oats, 25c; loaves Of Bread. 10c. 9th and
II SITS NV. and J. T. Pyles' other stores.
nineteen in all.
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Treat for Orphans.

True to their custom annually, the Ger
mans of the city gave their annual treat
to the children of the German Orphan
Asylum, Good Hope road, Anacostia. yes
terday afternoon, a feature Of which was
the distribution Of a great box Of toys
received for the children from Germany.
Brief addresses We're made by Simon
Wolf and John F. Schneider. president of
the board of directors of the asylum. Rev.
j. D. Buhrer had charge of the program
for the entertainment of the children.
which consisted of songs and recitations
and a visit from Santa Claus. a supper
was served in the evening. A section of
the Marine Band furnished music.
Committee in Charge.
The general committee in charge in
ciuded: Adolph Guide, E. j. Schaefer.
Charles Jacobsen, Martin Wiegand, Will
liam F. G. Rogier, George Bessler. Will
liam F. Meyers. Simon Wolf, Fred Imhof,
Charles G. Rogier. George Bessler.
George P. Pitt, John g. Weinberg,
Charles Botsch. John Kolb. Andreas
Loffier, Mic Auth, n. W. Helbig, Adolph
Levy, DIR. George X. Baier. Adam
Schneider, John Kraft, Conrad Ritchter.
Charles T. Schwegler, Mrs. Katherine K.
Barthel, Mrs. Katherine Loff1er, John
Appich, Capt. Charles e. Corner, Loui.
Bauer. Philip Dittes and Franz Rom.
The Ladies' Club of the Washington
Saengerbund last evening not only pro-
vided the annual Christmas celebration
for the children of the Saengerbund. but
let many of the members and their fami-
lies into the real joy of the occasion. kris
Kringle was represented by John Burns.
who was voted an ideal substitute. A
program Of song and instrumental music
helped make the evening merry. Those
who took part in it were Paul Messink.
Anna Kennedy, Helen Ternich. Rose
Prentis, Elsie Krieg. Edward Burns. Cor
don eraser Pauline Burns. Edith Robey.
Rose Savyl Valerie LinZbach and the
Saengerbund chorus. Each child was
presented with toy, bag Of candy and
apples and nuts.
The Gerrnania Mannerchor also cele-
brated it's Christmas at Bessler's Hall in
the presence of the members and their
families. and the Onhel Braesisverein
celebrated Weihnachten at its headquar-
tiers in Golden Eagle Hall.
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Is Native of Washington.

Mr.. Maloney is son of w. w. Ma
loney of the government printing office,
and was born and reared in Washing
ton. He went west several years ago,
where he married, later moving to Ala
bama and purchasing a plantation near
Mobile This plantation, it is stated, has
been made a model for ali the planters
of that section. Mr.. Maloney's agricul-
tural training was received on the job,
AS he was city-bred boy with no farm
experience until he had reached man
hood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

with Wee" Mr.. Weller denied that
he was the original boots at the White
Hart Inn, and denied that his father was
that estimable gentleman who had hor-
rible fear of "vidders.' and who poked
the red-nosed Stiggns between his rum
my orbs. He threw no light either on the
surmise that he might be great-grand-
nephew of the Pickwickian Wellers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30
Stoves ut Your Price

Wish to discontinue sale OF heating
stoves. Will dispose of those in stock for
less than cost to make room for hard
ware, paints and glass.
For bargains call at
2126 Pa. ave. j. Moran Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

You'll Want Plenty OF HeuricA's
BEERS for your New Year callers. No
other beverages enjoy greater popularity
among those used to lifes best things.
= doz. Maerzen or Senate, S1.I5 Gager.
$3.50. Bottle rebate. soc. Tel. w. 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

Geo. r. Harbin's Capitol Hill Low Price
store. $40 Pa. ave. Sc. $1.5O Mendels-
make Long Kimonos reduced to CSC; 500
Long Kimonos now $3.50: Mende.s-make
Wrappers, 81 80 value. now 81 90; Pillow
cases. 1Oc, 121ac and 15c: Sheets reduced
to 49c, 59c and 69c; Large Towels, 1Oc
and 12lac. Shop at this store and You
will be pleased. Phone Lincoln 369.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

began I seemed quite sound man, but now I
am hopeless, alack! AS strong as government
mule, gamboled around like a fool, with spirit
at ease, though I'd every disease that is known at
the medical school! In the nighttime I slept like
log; my appetite ne'er missed cog; was feel.
ing so gay that I chortled all day; now my soul
is enveloped in fog For I find l have ague and
chills, and CHAMBERS and various ills; must cut
out the meat and the things good to cat, and fill
my old system with pills. In ailments I'm GER
tainly rich, and my song has heart-rending
pitch; am sick, in and out, with the measles and
govt, and the murnps and the seven-year itch.
Bronchitis and quinsy are mine; when it comes
to lurnbago 1 shine; have shingles and Group
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CAPITAL and Surplu

Capital and Surplus Of $@,3OO,OOO.OO
and unexcelled equipment enable the
Union Trust Co, 18th and II SITS, to af-
ford unquestioned safety and efficient
service $50 on savings accounts.-Ad-
vertiSement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

William Seaton Trunnell Of the city
post office, who has been confined to his
room with an attack of grip, is reported
conyalescing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

Geo. F. Harbin's Dry Goods and Mems
goods, $40 Pa ave. Sc. Capitol Hill. Ia
BILE Damask special bargains. 25c. Soc,
JOc and 15c; 69c value Unlaundered Shirts,
5Oc; Sl.OO value Unlaundered Shirts. 75c:
Umbrellas. 81. 90, $1.25. S1.5O and 100. In
hurry, just phone Lincoln 269.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

spend New Year Eve at Park Hotel
winter garden. Special menu, attractive
music and entertainment by Charles Roth
and T.. s kalem.
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The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water. Office. 326 II ne. Phone y. 1872.
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LOCAL MENTION.
TONIGHT.

NATIONALLY Good Little Devil"
pm
Belasco-"The Merry Widow" S:21
p III.
Columbia-James X. Hackett in THE
Grain Of Dust" Sis pm.
Chases-Polite vaudeville. SIS pm.
Poli's-Rcfned vaudeville, Sis I'm.
New Acknowledgement Hackett in
satan Sanderson," Sis pm.
Gaycty-"The Gay Masqueraders,
ST. pm.
New Lyceum-"The Girls from Reno
S.11 pm.
Caslno-Vaudeville and motion pic
lures, lis, 8, $50 and $50 pm.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion pic
lures, l pm. to IL pm.
Arcade-Skating rink; morning. aft
ernoon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-30

A Great Berlin Feature, "Masked Love-"
today at the Virginia.
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Expert Roo. Repairing.
/. Eberly's Sons Qnc), lis 7th st. NV.
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Hence the superiority of Connecticut
Pies. Pies that tempt the palate; 70 dir
ferent kinds from which to select.
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Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440.
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Hotel Continental. New Years Eve.
Table d'hote and la carte service.
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Wclsbach Lights, Mantels, Etc.
SIC 18th st. c. A Muddiman & Co. 1904 G st.
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We Sell "FIex-a-TIle" Shingles,
the best manufactured roofing. Guaran-
teed for II years Eisinger Bros, clO9 9TH.
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Efficient job Carpenter Work.
Eberly's Sons Unc). as 9Th st. NV.
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Geo. r. Harbin's, 310 Pa. Ave-. Capitol
HILL soc and 15c Ladies' Neckwear re-
.luccd to SOC: 5Oc Linen Damask Fringe
Towels reduced to 25c: 39c values La
dies and Mems Neckwear now &c.
Quick delivery of parcels. Phone Lin
coin go.
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Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Nain 2440.
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Pittmsn and Gregg StenOgraphy.
Civil service courses. The
Drillery.
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Reliable Plumbing.
A. Eberly's Sons GncD. us 9Th st. NV.
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Others in the Cast.

Others in the play were Joe Grohmann.
J. Goldstein, Regina Wiegand, Elsa
Schwarz and Eleanore Schwarz of the
cast, and the following children of Fin
negan's flats: Louise Ehrhardt, Meta
Wischhusen, Camilla Kast, Dorothy Ehr-
hardt. Lena Reckeweg, Irene Siebert.
Dorothy WasSmann, Lulu Reckeweg.
Annie Kast Rosie Wassmann, Anna
Siebert, Emma Bruegger, Margaret Bode,
Louis Kast, Henry Reckeweg, Edwin
Krafthoffer, Ernest BrueGger and Tom
Griffin.
The pianist was Miss Lorraine Ferber;
stage manager, Miss Pauline Holer; as
sistant manager, Miss Lille Weber.
Besides the play. the Arion male chorus
sang "Hein1weh'; President August
Schmidt of the Arions made an address
OF welcome that put the large audience
in good humor. and Miss Margaret BOde
sang "Willkommen.'
Wednesday evening, the Arions will
give their New Year entertainment for
which a program of music. recitations
and dancing has been arranged. and
Monday evening. January 13, the Damen
Verein Of the Arion Gesang Verein will
hold it's Stiftungsfest, both in the Arion
Clubhouse.
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cough with whoop and stock of dyspepsia fine My
hack and stomach keeps jumping the track
the bung has been lost from lung and
kidneys stuck back How lucky it that found thai
lying around! might have supposed healthy
dosed my stomach with drugs by the pound
.ss:: :sss.san.:s .. (Nsox mazc.,
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GERMANS GIVE PLAY
"Christmas in Finnegan's
Flats" Presented.
ORPHANS GIVEN TREAT
Made Happy by Annual Observance
at Asylum-Saengerbund and
Maennerchor Render Programs.

A genuine Christmas comedy, Christ
mas at Finnegan's Flats" where most
of the dodgers were Germans. presented
by a galaxy of bright young players,
who had been trained for weeks by Miss
Pauline Holer. assisted by Miss Lille
Weber, furnished not only enjoyment to
the big host Of children of the Arion
Gesang Verein, at its hall, 1905 E street,
last evening, but opened the eyes Of
their elders at the dramatic talent dis
played.
Patrick Finnegan, impersonated clev-
erly by young Albert Altemus. had long
been on the water wagon, but the day
before Christmas he made up his mind
to celebrate. even if his capital was only
80 cents. He did, and Miss Anita Wass-
mann. as Biddy Finnegan, his wife; Mar
tin Wiegand as Prof. Baton, violinist;
Olga Helphenstine. as little Lulu, pet OF
the flat, and cast of unusually accom-
plished young players helped him to do
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Symptoms
By WALT MASON

I've been sitting alone in shack, areadng the alma
and before began quite
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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-06
TAKES CHARGE OF OFFICE.

A. n. Harris, formerly of Escanaba,
has taken charge of the local agency
Of the National Cash Register COM
pany. with offices in the Elks Temple
In Hancock and will look after the
company's business In this territory.
Associated with Mr.. Harris is A. A.
Nelson, also from Escanaba, who looks
after the repair work. The local
branch, which up to a short time ago
was an off-shoot of the Duluth office
of the Minneapolis district. is now
attached to the Chicago district for
greater convenience. Mr. Harris has
been here for several weeks but on
account of illness since his arrival
has been unable to give his full at
tention to the business. He has now
recovered and with Mr.. Nelson will
devote his time to taking care of the
large trade in the copper country.