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The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
CITY OF SEATTLE SUSTAINED
 CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE

PRINCE RUPERT, Nov. ts- When the City of Seattle was fin ally taken into dry dock yesterday and an examination of the damage done to her by reason of having struck ground in the Granville chan nel the day before, 1t was found to have been damaged much more than at first expected. She will De sui fieiently repaired here to take her 10 Seattle.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
A PROTEST
 IS ENTERED
AMBASSADOR A DECLARES THAT SINKING THE ANC0NA WAS
 wANToN MURDER

WASHINGTON. Nov. 16-Mr. Disellere, the Italian Ambassador. formerly filed 8 protest for his gov ernuent with the state department against the sinking of the liner Am coma. in which he declares was a wanton murder without Q shadow of cause to justify the action of the Austrian submarines. The pro test ends by demanding amends for the loss of lives and property de- Stroyed by Austrian agents.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
MAYOR IS
 OPERATED ON
A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS IS
 PERFORMED

NEW YORK, Nov. 16-While in his office today, Myor Mitchell was suddenly and violently taken sick and was rushed to the hospital where the doctors found it necessary to perform an operation for appen- dicitis. From all indications, the doctors say that the operation was entirely successful and in a short while the Mayor will be able to be around again.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
GREECE WILL
 HELP SERBS
IT HAS BEEN AGREED TO ALLOW SERBIANS TO CROSS
 COUNTRY
IN CASE OF DEFEAT
All Preparations Are Being Made Whereby Armies May Find
 Safe Refuge

LONDON, Nov. 16-The war of flee today issued bulletin in which it was stated that Greece had a. greed to permit the Serbian armies. in case they were forced to retreat, to go through e-the country. To that end all preparations arc being
 ,ade to facilitate the movement of the troops.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
BRYAN MODIFIES CRITICISM

NEW YORK, Nov. 16-A letter over the signature of William Jen- aings Bryan, appeared in this mron- ing papers which shows a modifi- cation of the Commoner's criticism of the source of funds for the national security league, on account of which he was in turn severely censured.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
BRYAN GOES SOUTH

Miami. Nov. 16-William Jennings Bryan arrived here yesterday from his extended trip through the middle vest states and will remain in the south for the next three months or more.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
WILL WORK FOR
PREPAREDNESS
WOMAN NATIONAL ORGANIZA. TION BEING FORMED TO
 THAT END

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16-A movement is on foot supported by he Woman Suffrage Association, whereby an endeavor will be made to enlist millions of members by the first of the year to aid in the effort of the President for preparedness.
 Thus far, the movement is meet ing with approval from every section If the country, and more notably on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
AT THE GRAND TONIGHT

Hopes of Blind Alley, 3 three part production by the Bison company, with Pauline Bush in the leading role 4 touch of pathoes is added to this story as the old grand father has a secret desire for a high sill; hat The dramatic and the comedy clements are skilfully blended and the offering is one that any audience would enjoy.
 ]. Warren Kerrigan. popular fav- orite. makes his appearance in Bar rier of the Bar.
 The New Cook is the comedy that closes the show.
 Wednesday and Thursday night Mary Pickford in Tess of The Storm Country. The pick of the Pick ford pictures Adv.
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The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
KITCHERER REACHES FRONT

MILAN, Nov. 16-Lord Kitchener, commander of the British forces is reported to have reached Mudros. He is accompanied by the resident gen. eral heretofore commander of the army in Galipoli.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
ASQUITH HAS CONFIDENCE

LONDON, Nov. 16-Premier Asquith said today that he had all she confidence that if the enlistment continued, there will be no necessity 0 resort to conscription.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
MOVEMENT OF BOATS

Northbound Dolphin in the morning. Alameda, Friday evening, 18th.
 SOuthbOund Northwestern, Saturday, 20th. Admiral Evans, unreported. Princess Sophia, Saturday morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
TRY FOR A PRIZE

See the display advertisement of the Eagles Masque Ball on the in side page of this paper, for list. oi prizes offered. Everybody is going Thanksgiving eve. Adv. If.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
ATTENTION MOOSE!

There will be no meeting of the Loyal Order of Moose at their hall until next Wednesday night, owing to the hall being rented for tonight.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
PRINCESS NORTHBOUND

The Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Sophia arrived from Van couver about 10 o'clock last night, with the following passengers for Ketchikan: Otto Soberg and wife, MT. and Mrs. George Rounsefell, Wm. Fraser, and J. F. Payne.
 The Chinese government has em- ployed a Texas cotton growing ex- pert to instruct the farmers of that country for the next three years.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
MIR AND MRS R0UNSEFEL
 RETURN

MT. and Mrs George Rounsefell returned last night on the S. s. Princes Sophia. from 2 visit in Van couver and Seattle. Mrs Rounse- feil has been down a month or more, hrs George just went down recently.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16

A machine has been invented to brush bugs from potato vines as it is driven over field and crush then to. death between steel plates.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16

. Electricians in Sweden have sue ceeded in extracting carbon from tar and making it into electric light cartoons and furnace crucible..
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16

About the smalles practical motor cycle yet built, the invention Of New York man, weighs but 45 pounds and is only 18 inches high.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18th.

That is the date Of the annual bszar of the Ladies' Guild of the St. Johns Church. Two o'clock in the afternoon in the Guild rooms Tea and cakes will be served, 15 cents. Ten and tweyt-five cent grab-bags, in addition to the reg ular sale of fancy work for Christ mas gifts.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-16
FIELD THE SPECIALIST

Mir. C. H. Field has been heard from. He has leased a store at 2O50 Mission St. San Francisco, Cal. and added 8 new line of coats and suits to the one carried here. He will be pleased to look after and i'll any mail orders that may be sent to him from KetehiI,an. Ad. 2t.
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''The Entertainment Shop" School Play. November 9th
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Watch for ''The Entertainment Shop"
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Evening journal., 1915-08-30
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

han and turned the electric light on.
The evening was pleasantly spent in
music, singing and monologues.
Piano selections we're given by Misses
Gertrude Solomon, Clara Haverbach,
Mrs Harry w. Barker. Benjamin
Solomon and Elmer +. Solomon.
Several fine monologues were given
by Samuel Williams which we're
much applauded. Mr.. Barker re-
ceived many nice presents At late
hour refreshments were served.
Those present we're. Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer E. Solomon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones. Mr.. and Mrs Bayard Vincent,
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Solomon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lorenzo Cloud, Mr.. and Mrs.
Abe Tyre, Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Weller. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Read, Mr.
and Mrs. Sheldon Fairchild, Miss
Anna Naughton, Miss Ethel Johnson,
Miss Gertrude Solomon. Miss Beat
rice Davis, Miss Marie Clark, Miss
Clara Haverbach. Mrs. Matte Zebley.
Messrs. Samuel Tyre, Benjamin Solo
mon, Earnest Papperman, Harry
Solomon, Samuel Williams, Leslie
Solomon. Sheldon Zebley. Harry W.
Barker, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Harry W.
Barker. William II. Barker and Mr.
kerschett.
Evening journal., 1915-08-30
IKEY WALTONS" have
FUN ON SUNDAY OUTING

Smalley's Dam yesterday was the
scene of the first annual outing Of
the Diamond State Rod and Reel AS
ISOLATION. Il was one of the most
pleasing outings ever enjoyed by the
members Of that association. Will
liam Ferree. of the Cedars. a guest.
won the first prize by catching the
largest bass He caught one weigh
ing three pounds and another one
weighing one pound. The prize was
years subscription to the Hunter,
Trader and Trapper Magazine. The
half-year's subscription to the maya
zine for the largest pike went beg
ging as no pike was caught. The
QUOT game was not played.
A "worky-up" was enjoyed and
everyone participating in the outing
is anxious for a repetition.
Those present were: f. w. Van
Luvanee, Charles A. Hagner, Willard
Haynes. William Schuyler, Ray
Comfy. A. Hopes, w. H. Hopes. NJ.
Hopes, Walter T. Davis, Jr.. William
Ferree. Clarence Morris. John Nc
Cullough, William Thompson, William
Wilson, Elmer e. Pond and James
Schaffer.
Evening journal., 1915-08-30
ZEBLEY FAMILY IN
VERNON'S Grove REUNION

One of the largest gatherings this
year will be the Zebley family re-
union to be held on Monday, Sep
TENDER 6. Labor Day. at Vernon's
Grove, near Claymont In years past
these gatherings have been restrict
ed TO immediate relatives, but the
reunion this year will be for mem
bers of the family by marriage as
well as birth.
The executive committee has plan
ned many sports, which will begin
lat 10 o'clock, after which a fine din
ner will be served.
]. Chandler Pyle OF Wilmington, is
chairman of the executive committee,
and the other members are Charles
Iebley, Wilmington; the Rev. Robert
Iebley, Of Camden, n. j.: William
zebley, Boothwyn, and John Clayton,
of New Castle.
All members of the family by birth
or marriage are given cordial invi-
tatiOn to attend the reunion The fam
lily history will be an important fea-
ture Of the day.
Evening journal., 1915-08-30
echo OF SUMMIT CAMP
IN Church and Grove

Two echo meetings of Brandywine
Summit Camp were held last night, ons
at the home of 4. II. Husbands, in the
grove at Brandywine Summit Camp, tine
other at Union NJ. +. Church. Frank j.
Harrar and Isaac Watkin conducted
music at the meeting held in the grove,
while William p. White and William IS.
Bradford conducted the music OF the
meeting held at Union Church..
At the grove camp meeting duets were
sung by Professor Harrar and Isaac
Watkin. and by Miss Elizabeth Watkin
and Elizabeth Hamar, while male quar-
tet sang "The Waysidc Cross There
are still about fifteen families staying
at Che grove and the meeting there last
night was much enjoyed. Those who at
tended included Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Linton. Miss Frances Aollingsworth,
Mrs. Mary Rambo, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Hollingsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wat
kin. William Watkin, Elizabeth Watkin,
Arthur Husbands. Elizabeth Harra,
Lewis Watkin, Bertha Haua, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank iarra, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
rington Husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Pennock. Lloyds husbands, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. II. Husbands and Mrs. Martha Ellen
Whalen. The latter is So years of age
and it was one of the first if not the
first echo meeting ever attended by her
At the echo meeting held at Union NJ
E. Church number of persons who
had attended camp participated in the
meeting. A choir of - persons sang nu.
merous selections under the leadership
of William p. White. William X. Brad
ford presided at the organ. Besides the
adult choir the chldren's choir OF
Brandywine Summit Camp sang severa
selections.
Evening journal., 1915-08-30
NEW CASTLE CLUB ACTIVITIES.

On October a. members of the
New Castle Century Club will enter
tain the executive committee OF the
Delaware State Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs in the Firemen's Hall,
at New Castle Followin the bust
ness meeting. luncheon will be served
and a reception. to which all the
members Of the New Castle Club are
invited. will be held in the Firemen's
Hall, at 3 O'clock. Mrs. John NJ.
Wilson is president of the New Cas-
tie Century Club.
Club activities az New Castle will
formally start on Wednesday when
members of the Current Events Glass
will meet at the park at 1890 o'clock
I'm the morning Professor H. H.
Hay. Of Philadelphia, will give an ac-
count Of the Texas floods. A large
attendance Is requested. After Oc-
tober 1 the meetings of this class will
be held in the New Castle Library
Building
The first regular business meeting
of the fall will be held on Tuesday
afternoon. October -. All business
meetings and all entertainments will
be held in the Firemen's Hall as
usual.
Evening journal., 1915-08-30
court House LAWN
SERVICES COME TO CLOSE

Though the weather was Indictment,
nearly one thousand people attended
the Interdenominational Church SER
vice held on the Court House lawn
last evening. 1t was the last meeting
of the series and the interest mani
tested was far in excess of what the
committee anticipated, and in a few
well-chOsen words the Rev. J. Ross
Stonesifer thanked publicly all who
had assisted with the meetings and
also the Levy Court for allowing the
use of the lawn.
The service was opened by the Rev.
Mr.. Carl. pastor Of Hope Baptist
Church, and the speaker of the even
ing was the Rev. A. l.. Lathem, pas
tor of the Third Presbyterian Church,
Chester. DR.. Lathem spoke from the
text: But He Could Not Be Hid"
Evening journal., 1915-08-30
HARRY w. BARKER GIVEN
SURPRISE ON BIRTHDAY

Harry W. Barker, the well-known
butcher at 4OS King street. was ten
dered a delightful surprise party on
Thursday evening by his wife at
their home. No. 4O03 Market street,
in honor of his birthday. Early in
the evening Mr. Barker was lured
away from his home by his brother
n-law and a friend to a moving pic
ture show and upon his return home
he was surprised to find his homo
filled with guests He knew nothing
OF the plans and consequently was
much embarrassed to be greeted by
so many of his friends who gave a
shout as he went into his reception
Evening journal., 1915-08-30
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Undertaken phones
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DEATHS.
Margaret McNulty.
Hugh j. Taylor.
Mildred Lorraine Winslow.
Sarah j. Weiser.

Sarah j. Weiscr.
Charles Wingate.
McNULTY-In this city, on August IT,
1915 Margaret, widow of the late John
McNulty.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
residence. No. CPS East Fifth street. on
Tuesday morning, at o'clock. Requiem
mass at St. Mary's Church lnterment at
Cathedral cemetery.
TAYLOR-ln this city, on August 90, 1915,
Hugh j. Taylor.
Of ST. Lawrence and G.. b. L., are invited to
attend the funeral from his late residence,
No. 342 South Caymont street on Wednes-
day morning at o'clock. Requiem mass
az st. Mary's Church. Intement at Ca
thedra cemetery.
WINsLOW-In this city. on August 30.
1915. Mildred Lorraine infant daughter
Of Haywood v and Frances l.. Mailman
W.nslow, aged 1 month.
Funeral from the residence Of her grand
parents Mr. and Mrs James W. Mailman,
No 2Oi Gray avenue Tuesday afternoon,
August 81, at . O'Clock. lnterment at Sill
verbrooke cemetery.
Sarah j., widow Of John j. Weiser, aged
~ years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral services at tho
residence of her son-in-law, George +. Wan
sor, No. 1904 Lancaster avenue, on Thurs
day afternoon, September ., at 2 O'Clock.
Interment az Silverhrook cemetery.
WTNGATE-In Delaware City, on August 90,
1915, Charles S. Wingate, aged SO years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services from the residence
Of his sister, Mrs. Lena farrell, Delaware
City, on Wednesday afternoon, at / o'clock.
lnterment at Delaware City Del.
Evening journal., 1915-08-30
GAVE wATERMELON PARTY.

A watermelon party was given at
the home of Miss Margaret Stidham,
of Roselle, on Thursday. A delight
full evening was spent in playing
games, etc. Watermelon was served.
The guests were Misses Margaret
Stidham. Viola White, Delma Howell,
Anna Hopewell, Florence Sinclair,
Anna Moore. Camilla Shaw, Minerva
Moore, Ruth Krauss. Louise Moore,
Edna Anderson, Myrtle Shaw, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carlin, Mr.. and Mrs. Fox MI.
and Mrs. Toulson. Mr.. and Mrs. Std
ham. Messrs. w. b. Prettyman. Harry
Baylis. Clarence Blair, Leroy Miller
willard Garrett, Harold Hopewell'
Mr.. Winkler. George Veasy, John Cole
man. Ernest Williams. Harris White,
vaughn White, George Simmons, War
rem Manuel. George Cleaver. Arthur
Carlin. Hilton Fox. Walter Myres' Al,
fred Toulson, Berton and Crawford
Toulson, Lyndle Carlin and MT,
Lyictey.
Evening journal., 1915-08-30
CELEBRATF BIRTHDAY.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
BRANDYWINE SUMMIT, Aug. 30
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Mackenzie,
who have been spending the greater
part of the summer at their cottage
here entertained the members of the
ST. Paul Avenue Association at
dinner and reception on Saturday
evening. The affair was given in
honor of Mr. MacKenzies birthday an
niversary, and proved one Of the
largest and most delightful social
events that have been given here for
some time. Dinner was served at
o'clock in the St. Paul Avenue As
sociation tent which was atractively
decorated with palms, ferns, cut
flowers and Japanese lanterns. Mr..
Mackenzie received number OF
handsome and useful presents.
Following the serving of dinner the
evening was pleasantly spent in
music, games and general good
time. Several special musical selec-
tions were given by William K. Brad
ford, well-known musician Of this
city, and others. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Mac
Kenzie. Mr. and Mrs. Mayrice +. Alex
ander, Miss Elizabeth Alexander R..
Maynard Alexander, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Mackenzie, Donald Mac
Kenzie, Mr.. and Mrs. William c. X.
Bradford, Francis and Margaret
Bradford. Miss Mary Crouch, Mr. and
Mrs. Carlton Mr.. and Mrs. William
II. Morris, Mr. and Mrs Joseph H..
Bartlett, Mrs. Jeanette Mackenzie,
Misses Mary and Frances Mackenzie,
Howard Mackenzie. Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Emmett Adams, Miss Elizabeth
Adams. James Luke and Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph w. Jackson.
Evening journal., 1915-08-30
FIRE CHIEF AT CONYENTI0N.

Patrick J. Magill, chief Of the fire
department, left yesterday for Gin
cinnati. Ohio. 10 attend the annual
convention of the fire chiefs Of the
United States, 10 he held there from
August 81 to September g.
William J. Lutz, president of the
Fame Fire Company: Thomas Raft
ferty. FIRE inspector Of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company. George p
Crockett. engineer of the Fame Fire
Company. and Frank =. Butler. direc-
tor of the Fame Fire Company. ac-
companied Chief Magiu to the ma
tional convention While in Cncin-
natl Messrs. Lutz. Rafferty,. Butler
and Crockett will visit the Anrens-
Fox Fire Engine Company. the
makers of the Fame FIRE engine. On
their return trip the group of fire.
men will stop at Pittsburgh. Wash
ington and Baltimore. where they will
inspect the fire companies OF the
larger cities.
Evening journal., 1915-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs John Frederick and Mr..
and Mrs Briley. of Wilmington, mo-
tored to Betterton to spend the week
end with Miss Ella Frederick and
Miss Marion Buck, who are spending
sometime at the resort.
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The Misses Kathryn and Nellie
Lyons have gone on ten days vaca-
ton to Pennsylvania and Atlantic
City.
After a very pleasant vacation spent
at wildwood. n. j.. the Misses Marie
Baldwin, Laura Freeman and May Ma
quire have returned to their homes in
this city.
Mrs. John J. Moore. Of Pottsville,
Pa. is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Thomas A. Sharpe, Of No. 9O5 Adams
street
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mullin and
children spent the weekend at Allan
tic City.
Thomas A. Sharpe, Jr., is spending
the week at the Hotel Portland, Allan
tic City.
DR.. BENJAMIN r. Veasey and family
of No $50 Market street. have returned
from their vacation. which was spent
among the Catskill Mountains.
o
Mrs. William NJ Fields returned on
Saturday after weeks stay in Allan
tic City.
Air. and Mrs. Isaac 1arter, Of Don
gas. n. ", and Mr. and Mrs. Allen
Henry. Of Chestnut Hill. spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. a. Felix DUPONT
They were given dinner at the Com
try Club. followed by a theatre party
at The Playhouse.
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Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Davis. Miss
Margaret Davis and j. Rankin Dayii
have returned from a motor tour to As
bury Park, N. J.
-
The Rev. and Mrs Frederick Kirkui
and daughters will return from Eagles
mere, Pa, either tomorrow or Wednes
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. lhomaS donaldson ah'
MIR. and Mrs Percy Henderer and theh
children returned from Atlantic City OF
Friday
o
Mrs. Frank poulson, after visiting
friends and relatives in Atlantic City
and Wilmington, has returned to Pitts
burgh. Pa, accompanied by her cousin
Miss Dollie Wright. Of No. 1924 Pine
street.
John Finnegan. Of New York, Tbs
noted tenor singer. was visitor in vii
mington Saturday aud yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas b. Malone an'
family were the guests of relatives il
Washington yesterday
Evening journal., 1915-08-30
new ROSS Store TO
open This month
DeHaven, Ross & Co. Fit
ting Up Property at No.
III Market Street

An up-to-date speciality shop. devoted
to the handling of ladies', mems and
children's furnishings and wearing APP
parel will be opened by DcIlaven, Ross
g. Co., at No. 7l2 Market street, be-
tween September 10 and October and
will be known as the Ross store. This
company has secured three years
lease on the property which is being
entirely remodcled.
The building has been enlarged and
the store room is now over 100 feet
long
Brown Whteside, architects, are d.
rocting the work of the improvements
to the store room and building. The
color scheme will be very effective. The
furniture and fixtures Of the store will
have a French grey finish. The walls
will have a pink tint and the ceiling will
be finished in cream. The display win
dows will be of unique design and the
wood work will have O French grey
finish.
It will be a daylight store the light
coming from large central sllylight and
from prism lights over the front win
dows, as we'll as windows in the rear.
The shelving and fixtures are now being
installed and are from the Ross stores
at No. 2l0 Market street and No. 6l5
Market street
The store will be lighted at night by
somi-direct electric lights which will
throw a soft light throughout the in
terror. The building will be heated by
the vacuum-yapor system.
a cash carrier system of the most inn
proved type. known as the Lamson cable
system, viii be installed. II is said TO
be the quickest system in use.
The same obliging sales women who
were employed at the other Ross stores
viii be found in the new store. During
the thirty eight years that the Ross
store has been in existence a standing
rule was TO have obliging salesladies.
The new store will he agents for the
Standard patterns, one of the most
popular on the market.
An entirely new stock is now being
purchased for the new store in the New
York and Philadelphia markets, and also
from the mills direct in different parts
of the country.
Howard d. Ross, former city treas
mer, is president Of DclIaven, Ross g.
Co.. Daniel Ross, vice-presidcnt and j.
p. DeHaycn. secretary and treasurer.
Mr.. Dcllaven Is a retired dry goods
merchant of C0nshohocken. Pa lie has
had many years experience in the bust
ness.