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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
STATEN ISLAND
CHARLES MARSHALL
FOR THE ASSEMBLY
Republicans Designate Young
TottenviIIe Lawyer; H. {.
BueI Named for Sheriff.
.pscia, to the EVENING NSWs.

Special to the EVENING VIEWS.
Tottenville, August 30--Charies
A. Marshall, of Bentley street, has
been designated by the Republican
county committee as their ca< didate
for the assembly.
Mr.. Marshall is a lawyer with an
office in the Staten Islander build
ing at St. George and in Broadway,
this place. He was born in Fre1-
scherville, forty-four years age He
was educated in the Tottenville pub
lie school, He is a graduate of the
New York Law School class of 8sS
and member of the Richmond
3 County Republican Club. Some time
ago, he was named by Attorney Gen
eraI Atterbury on behalf of his Of
flee to prosecute xiolators of the ag-
rieultural law in the county of Rich
mond He was secretary 70 Louis
l.. Tribus commissioner of public
works " the borough of Richmond
under Borough President George
Cromwell for eleven years
Horace E. Buel, Of Port, Rich
mond, superintendent of highways
under Borough President Cromwell,
has been named by the Republicans
for sheriff to oppose Spire Pitou, Jr.,
who has been designated by the
Democrats. Mr.. Marshall will have
as his opponent Assemblyman Ste
phen D. Stephens, who has been
named again by the Democratic or
ganizatfon.
The designation of alderman by
both the Republicans and Democrats
for the seventy-third aldermanic dis
trict will take place tonight. Alder
man Charles P. Cole is likely to be
named by the Democrats and George
w. Du Bois by the Republicans. The
odore W. Woglom has also been men
toned
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. James Wasserman
of Jersey City, have been visiting
in Prince Bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Hillgarden
have been entertaining Mr.. and Mrs.
William Potter and Miss Pearl Cash
am, of Springfield, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Browne are
at Ocean Grove.
George Doty has taken charge Of
the Pioneer hotel, formerly conduct
ed by Joseph Oates, who with his
family, have taken up their residence
in Prince Bay.
Mrs. Winant Androvette has re-
turned from visit with her son at
Walden, N. Y.
Henry Lumberg, of Boston, has
been visiting friends in Prince Bay.
Edward Murphy has returned to
Huguenot after several years in Cal
ifornia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Jost visited in
Perth Amboy Saturday.
Henry Boley, Sr., has been con-
fined to his home seriously ill the
past week.
Fred Hennessy, of Brooklyn, Wis
tied in Eltingville last week.
Joseph Honey, of Manhattan, has
been visiting, relatives in Annadale.
Misses Bessie and Helen Critch-
ley are at the Hotel Gardner, AS
bury Park, for two weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
MAN DROWNED At
HUGUEN0T BEACH
Robert Conacher Falls Over
board and Goes Down in
Sight of Bride to-be.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS
Tottenville, Aug. 30:-Within
sight of the girl who, it is said, he
was about to marry and who recent
ly came up from Georgia for that
purpose, Robert Conacher, twenty
four years old, an electrical engi-
neer, of Atlanta, Ga, drowned at
Huguenot Beach, in front of the
Terra Marine Inn, Saturday after
noon. The body has not been recov-
cred and all trace of the young lady
who, it is said, was in the boat with
the young man when he fell out in
an attempt to reach for an oar that
had fallen out, was lost.
Conacher, who resided at 113
Waverly place, Manhattan, with the
Dougherty Company of so Wall
street, had come down to the Hugue-
not Beach for a days outing. He
had put on a bathing suit and at the
time he was drowned was rowing out
on the bay not very far from shore.
All effort to rescue him was without
avail and he sank in about sixteen
feet of water. All day yesterday and
Saturday afternoon friends and boat
men along the shore at that place
attempted to recover the body. Will
liam P. Froth, of 29S st. John S
place, Brooklyn, notified the police
of the accident and Motorcycle Pa
troIman Woehrle, of the Ninety
ninth precinct station. went to the
beach and made an investigation.
The mans grip, with a tennis racket
and balls were brought to the sta
ton house. The description of the
drowned man furnished to the police
lis as follows: Five feet, eleven
inches tall; weight, 100 pounds; red
hair, smooth face, blue eyes and was
dressed in two-piece blue and
white bathing suit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
FIGHT ON TROLLEY CAR
special to the EVENING NEWS.

special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Aug. 80: = The
passengers returning to their homes
on the last Middlesex car Saturday
night were somewhat disturbed by a
brawl which occurred In the car at
Highland Park One of the Highland
Parkers, who had been going the
rounds, boarded the car at Peace
street. He was in a lighting mood
and selected as his opponent Perth
Amboyan. The men engaged in an
argument on the rear platform and
they went from words to blows. The
Highland Park man pulled the bell
for the car to stop at Third avenue.
Before getting off he landed several
well directed blows at the Perth Am
boyan. So severe was the assault
that the injured man had to be taken
to DR.. Merrill, where his wounds
were dressed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
LARSEN WINS LEG
ON SHOOTING CUP
Gains in Contest for Board of
Trade Trophy at Gun Club
Shoot.

: Shooting with exceedingly good
form, Morgan Larsen, with handi-
cap of fourteen birds, won the August
leg on the handsome Board of Trade
trophy at the shoot of the Perth Am
boy Gun Club Saturday afternoon.
In addition to the cup won by Mr..
Larsen, there were also prizes for the
second and third places which were
won by John L. Waters and John
Hansen, with J. Avery, AL. G. Waters
and Chris Jensen in the running.
In accordance with the rules, the
gunner who wins the greatest num-
her of times during the year will be
awarded the cup permanently. When
gunner wins leg on the coveted
trophy, his name is engraved on it,
corresponding to the month in which
it is won.
An elaborate program had been ar
ranged for Saturday and the commit
tee in charge had everything in read
mess to accommodate a large delega-
ton of shooters and spectators. The
weather man however willed other
wise and many who would have been
on hand were kept away by the
threatening weather.
The uncertain wind and the dull
sky made it especially hard for the
marksmen to sight the birds mad the
number of difficulties.
scores were very good considering the
This handicap cosTesteessaloS.th the
best events of its kind yet undeftaflAp
by the Perth Amboy Gun Club.
Needless to say the popularity of the
club is growing daily. The members
at first were backward about going in
to the shoot because some of them
were not so familiar with the rifle as
others. The handicap does away
with that objection and all have a
chance to show themselves.
The club had as it's guest Prof H
Lawrence, of New York, a William
Chester professional demonstrator
who participated in the event and
shot second high gun with a score of
43. John L. Waters won first high
gun with score of 4 5 birds.
The Saturday score in det all fol-
1nwQ
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
MAN COMMITS SUICIDE At
STAPLETON BOARDING HOUSE
Special TO the EVENING NEWS.

Special TO the EVENING NEWS.
Tottenville, August 30-Because
he was unable to secure any work
Frank Bocaner, fifty-three years old,
committed suicide yesterday after
noon at his boarding house, 388 Bay
street, Stapleton, by shooting himself
in the mouth with a forty-fve cali
bre English bulldog five chamber re-
volver. His body was found by his
landlady, Mrs. Mary Edwards, who
notified the police. The homicide
squad of the Ninth Branch Detective
Bureau with Coroner James Vail,
made thorough investigation and
report it a clear case of suicide. Bo-
Gamer was German and had re-
sided at the boarding house for the
A0st five years. His body was re-
moved to McGinley's morgue at Sta
Vleton. He was a watchman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
Tho Rubber Plant In 1875.

The first accurate information re-
garding the wonderful rubber plant
was furnished by La Condamine, a
French scientist who was sent In 1875
by the government of France to meas
ure an arc of the meridian near Quito.
This brought him to the heart Of the
rubber growing country, and much val
liable information was thus obtained
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30

Tests with thermometers have been
made to show how unhygienic mems
top hats are. A thermometer kept in
q top hat showed an inside tempera-
ture OF 80 degrees when the outer air
stood at n degrees and of 10s degrees
when the temperature rose at noon TO
so degrees In the evening there was
a temperature outside of IS degrees
and inside of So degrees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
English Superstition.

1t is favorite superstition IN Eng.
land that the bacon of swine killed
during the waning of the moon will
waste away in the process of curing or
cooking much more than bacon of
hogs killed while the moon is growing.
This superstition is akin to that which
lmpresses upon farmers the necessity
Of planting root crops fin the dark of
the moon"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
An Island Wilderness.

Andres island, among the Bahamas,
Is ninety miles in length and twenty
to forty miles in breadth, and most of
It's extensive area has never been ex-
plored. 1t is an unbroken wilderness,
inhabited solely by about $500 negroes.
1t has great forests, seldom penetrated
by white men, but no real effort has
been made to exploit its resources.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
MAY NOT AWAIT CARRANZA.
Secretary Lansing Hears From Zapata
Who is Favorable to Peace.

Washington, Aug. 30.-Unofficial in
formation from Mexico City that
General Zapata, Villas ally in south
ern Mexico, has answered tavorably
the proposal for peace conference
has strengthened the belief that Sec
retary Lansing will make his next
move In Mexico some time this week.
Carranza is not expected to reply, II
be replies at all, until after he estab-
fishes himself in Mexico City this
week
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
TIDAL WAVE SCARES C0kEY.

Five Persons Swept Out to Sea Are
Saved by the Life Guards.
Coney Island, n. Y. Aug. 30.-Five
persons narrowly escaped drowning
when miniature tidal wave swept in
on the beach, knocking down bathers
and causing a great deal of fright up
and down the shore. These, man,
three women and q little boy, in the
water together off the foot of Thirty
second street, were caught in the un-
dertow and dragged out beyond their
depfh. Two life guards rescued them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
Macedonian opIuE, Best.

Macedonia grows the richest opium
of all countries. The export of crude
opium. from the Saloniki district to
this country ranks second to tobacco
In value. The product is used solely
In tho manufacture of morphine end y
not tho quality used for smoking.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
JOHN D. is "PRoDIGAL SON."
Mr.. Rockefeller Says He Can Be Beaten
at Preaching, but Not at Golf.

Cleveland, o., Aug. 80. - John D.
Rockefeller pictured his life as identi-
cal to that of his prodigal son after
hearing Rev Samuel Lindsay portray
the folly, failure, willfulness and re-
pentance of the prodigal in his sermon
at the Euclid Avenue Baptist church.
"You are right" said Mr.. Rockefel-
ler. "I can see In myself the prodigal
son." He then added, You may be
able to beat me at preaching, but you
can't beat me at golf"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
AUTO BEATS TRAIN IN RACE.
Mile Minute Clip In Road outspeeds
Express In Indiana.

Terre Haute. Ind, Aug. 30.-H. O.
McGee raced with the Pennsylvania
train from Indianapolis TO Terre
Haute and beat it fourteen minutes,
driving a 1916 model car with two
passengers for ballast The trains
time was nfnety-one minutes for the
seventy-three miles, but McGee made
the seventy-seven miles along the old
national road in seventy-seven min
utes. Neither made any stops.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
Loss. 81 900 Tossing Pennies.

New York. Aug 80. - George W.
Cook, railroad man of Syracuse, and
Detective Barron are looking for a
stranger who himfammed the former
out of $1,000 In matching pennies.
Cook said he was swindled in Central
mark
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
To Chance Huerta,s Prison Place.

El Paso, Tex. Aug. 3o.-General Vic
toriano Huerta is to be moved from
El Paso to San Antonio on recon-
mendation of army officers who think
his presence here may cause an out
break.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30

Winona Lake, Ind, Aug. 30.-Billy
Sunday, William Jennings Bryan and
Nine. Schumann-Heink were the THO
which drew $4,000 persons to the
Winona bible conference.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
HONORS FOR CARRIE NATION
Hsr Portrait and Hstchst Will Adorr
Hall Of Fame In Kansas.

+ Wichita, Kan, Aug. 30.-Mrs. Carrie
Nations portrait and her famous
hatchet will be placed in the Memorial
hall of the State Historical society at
Topeka photograph of her is being
enlarged Wichita business men pay
ing the cost.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
wAaAsaal oiI a SEA.
American Battieship For First Time
Gets Liquid Fuel While Stesming.

Norfolk, Va. Aug. 3o.-For the first
time in the history of any navy bat
tleship has taken on oil through a pipe
at sea while steaming IA knots. This
feat was accomplished by the Wyo-
ming and the collier Cyciops, which
was steaming fifty yaras from The
Wyoming
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 30-Joseph
Washington former congressman from
Tennessee, is dead OF typhoid. He
was a direct descendant of President
George Washington.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
BASEBALL.

Results of Games Played In National,
American and Federal Leagues.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-29
CONFEDERATE VETERANS HOID
ANNUAL MEETING ON AUGUST u.
Old Warriors WIN Gather for AH-Day
Session in laurel Park: Their
Friends Invited.

Confederate veterans, comrades.
please remember that the second
Thursday in August is the time for the
annual reunion of our association.
and Laurel Park is the place.
Let all who are physically able to
come do so as we hope, as usual, to
spend a pleasant day. The election
or officers and the selection of a place
for our next reunion, will be some of
the important business before the as
sociation.
The following committee assisted by
the Daughters of the Confederacy
will look after the comfort and enter
tG;nment of the veterans
j.. Mack Rhodes, j. w. McCarson,
Henry Lane, Raymond Edwards, ALT
'Glazener, Walter Smith, v. C. v. Shep-
herd, H.. w. Allen, Sam Bryson, J. D.
Waldrop, ]. 3. Shipman, j. D. Davis,
]. H Byers, Frank Davis, F. y. Morris,
Geo. Justice, Jno. Patton.
The following committee will report
the names of all members deceased
since our last meeting and will ar
range a memorial service: A. Cannon,
chairman, j. w. Wofford, S. v. Pick
ems, M. D. Barnett, T. d. Brittian, G..
W. LYDIA. Judge C. M. Pace.
Arrangements have been made for
the Toxaway train to stop at Laurel
park. morning and evening. All We
Grams going out from town will be
given free transportation on the street
car, provided they wear their cross of
honor.
Pennsylvania veterans, as usual,
will be expected to meet with us.
All members of the G. A. r. and afil-
lated societies will be given a hearty
welcome-quite different from the one
VIC gave each other in the COS.
The following has been arranged,
subject to change:
!, PROGRAM.
Band.
Prayer, by A J. Justice.
Song, - Old North State.
Address, Rev. Wyatt Brown, D. D.,
OF Ashevi1le.
Song, by Children's chapter.
Remarks,
Song, My Country tbs of Thee.
Band, Dixie.
DINNER.
All veterans and friends of veterans
from The county will please bring
baskets as usual.
J. P. JOHNSON,
President of Association.
w. G. GULLICK,
Adjutant.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-29
EAT CAYE-CHIMNEY ROCK
SECTIONS HAVE MANY VISITORS

Thomas Turner, proprietor OF Es-
neFalda Inn, was in Hendersonville
Monday. when he stated that the tour
ist business in the Chimney, Rock sec
tons as far better than it was last sea-
son. Another daily automobile hack
line has been inaugurated on on the
Chimney Rock road from Henderson
vile for>the remainder of the season.
The new automobile service~wi be
conducted mainly for Esmeralda Inn,
but passengers can use it for any
other stopping in that locality.
With the advent of good roads in
and around the wonderful Hickory Nut
gap and the gree. e-1ount of publicity
given this territory by the Southern
and Seaboard railroads it has Jared
better than other localities, according
to the information received.
Esmeralda Inn has located an infor-
nation bureau in the jewelry store of
w. H. Hawkins & Son of this city,
where summer visitors may obtain in
formation desired concerning the
Chimney Rock section.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-29
BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR SCHOOL
YEAR AT FRUITLAND INSTITUTE.

Is Prof. N A. Melton, principal of Fruit
land Institute. while in the city Tues
day reported fine prospects for the
coming school year. He said that if
crops are good in the mountains there
Will be a large attendance.
Miss Sullinger, the lady principal of
Of the institute. arrived Tuesday from
a visit to her home in Mexico, Missouri.
Prof. A. R. Baltimore Of Lexington,
n. c., has arrived to take charge of
school work. He was a teacher at
Fruitland four years age. He gradu-
ated from the Louisville Seminary this
year.
Prof. Wilkie will close a singing
school this week which he has been
conducting at .Fruitland for two weeks.
Rev. w. w. Mari of East Flat Rock
VIII begin revival services at the Bap-
tis1 church at Fruitland on Sunday.
The announcement af Fruitland In
will be found in the advertis-
ing columns Of the Democrat.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-29
THE STRANDS BIG CAMPAIGN.
Gives Bonuses to the Amount of $1,000
in Gold and Diamonds.

The Strand theater announces in its
advertisement in this issue a Grand
Advertising and Profit Sharing Cam
.paign in which $1,000 in gold and ola
monds will be given away in bonuses
to the best statesmen or salesladies in
Hendersonvil1e or Henderson county.
The campaign has started bFiskly
with over twenty contestants for the
tcnuses. An interesting feature of
the campaign is that every one who en-
ters the employ of the Strand will re-
ceive a commission of 5 per cent cash
on all business they secure for the
theater during the period ending Au-
gust 81.
Coupon books with twelve tickets
for one dollar are being rapidly
disposed of by the many employees of
the Strand.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-29
SPORT LOST 1910 DIAMOND
IN A $1,000 GAMBLING GAME,

Despite the fact that the tourist sea-
son is not quite up to the standard,
opinion prevails that the city is in
tested with a good crop of gamblers
ard a few suckers" The gamblers.
according to the woefuI tales of a
~"squealer," have splendidly equipped
quarters on Main street and are do
ing a land Office business.
The alleged operation of the gamb-
iers were given considerable notice
Saturday when a victim instituted
claim and delivery proceedings in the
Superior court and the sheriff armed
with papers rescued a 500 diamond
ring.
The story runs that two visitors
came from Jacksonville, Fla. One
was a man of considerable means and
carried a little 500 diamond ring on
his finger. His younger friend admir-
cd the jewel and borrowed it to flash
around with for a few days. He was
spotted by one who made it his bus
ireCs to acquaint such sports with his
friends and it was not long before they
became chummy and other friends
were introduced. soon the young
Jacksonville got in big company. He
won $50 and proceeded to participate
in a 1000 game and as a consequence
lost the choice jewel and some cash.
That sad plight didn't suit the own
er of the precious ring so when the
young sport opened up with his tale
of woe there was CONSERVATION in
gambIing circles. In the presence of
the original owner of the ring and the
who lost itzfor him the new hold
er of the diamond is said to have sur
rendered it to the sheriff, who turned
il over to the owner, but unless the
case is hushed up some further inter-
est1ng developments are expected to
come out in court.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-29
Dance at Park Hill

The opening ball at Park Hill last
Friday night was one of the most bril-
liant social events of the season. In
spite of the threatening weather about
thirty couples and a large number of
chaperones and friends were present.
Beautiful Park Hill was artistically
decorated throughout the first floor.
Small incandescent lights strung along
the broad piazzas and in the ball room
were a p%rofusion of mountain laurel
an0 American beauty roses. Delight
ful music was rendered by the Erson
orchestra.
The occasion was a card dance
which began with a grand march.
Abount seventeen numbers were dane
ed including one steps, hesitations.
fox trots, waltzes and a Virginia reel.
Delicious punch was served In the
Lobby during the evening.
Quite a number of out of town guests
attended the dance.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-29

campment at Fort Caswe1l n n 90,
members Of the Sixth COMPANY Goast
Artlllery Corps of Hen~dersonyiile will
s,te 2 lnllItary ball at the armory Sat
night from 8 to II O'Clock.
Ihe spacious room formerly used as
. shaling rink will be converted into
a dancing hall for this occasion ond -
order that the greatest possible num-
per may enjoy the even, an invitation
is extended to the public. It will he
the first ball given by the and
n members are enthusiastic in their
p~leparatlons tor a good time for them
selves and friends Just before Loo
OF Sunday for an encampment of four
lima.
The Rock Store Tea Room, which is
near the armory will be decorated for
the occasion n the upper floor will
be reserved for the use of parties wish
ing refreshments.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-29
GARAGE CHANGES HANDS.
Messrs. Hutchinson and Masters Sell
Garage to MEs Marshall.

A E. MARSHALL of .Asheville has pur-
chased and has taken charge of the
business, which he expects to d
all the year. round.
Messrs. Masters and Hutchinson be-
gan their garage business about a year
on First avenue, East, This sum
nler they moved into handsome new
quarters on Main street. This new
building was erected by j. A. Brock
and has been pronounced by many
t. be one of the best equipped garages
In the State.
Mr.. Marshall the new owner, is an
experienced garage man. He was for
q number of years agent for the Hud-
o a in Western North Carolina
With headquarters in Asheville.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-29
At the Thomas COTTAGE.

The following guests are stopping at
the Thomas cottage on Third avenue,
East:
Mrs, G. o. hurry, Miss Neva hurry,
Miss Martha hurry, Roland Murry,
Aiken, S, c.; Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. RuJ-
land, Bushnell, Fla; Miss Anna Rob
inson, Anderson, S. c.; DR.. E. Harris,
G~raceville, Fla; Mr. Jas. Williams.
~Graceville, Fla; Mrs. Henry Cuttalo,
Jr,. Sumter, S. c.; Mr.. James Brewer,
Sumter, S. c.: Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Henry
and family, Guntersville, Ala; Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Singletary, Miss Phoebe
Singletary, Grand Ridge. Fla; Mrs.
Ellen Ryan, Miss Bessie. Ryan, Allan
ia, Ga; Miss Katherine Pitt, Union, S.
G.: Mrs. C. Brown, Union, S.. c.; Miss
Annie May Adams, Miss Lois Adams,
Miss Eileen Adams, Moultrie, Ca; Mrs.
Frank Rolliston, Miss Lena Rolliston,
ST. Augustine, Fla; Mr.. Roy Single
tary, Grand Ridge, Fla.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-29
With Mrs, n

The following visitors are stopping
with Mrs. F. v. Hunter on South
Main street Miss Ida Burn and Mrs.
w. N. Sollie, Selma, Ala; Misses
Louise and Helen r. nson and
Miss Diamond Grimme, lafayette,
Ala; Mr.. and Mrs. Merrett Jor-
dan, Columbia. S. c.; Mrs. Raulerson
and Mesdames Harrima Fort Lau-
.derdale, Fla.