CAPE MAY HERALD.

VOL. I. NO. 9.

CAPE MAY CITY. N. J., SATURDAY. APRIL 13. 1901.

Subscripiion—$1.00 per Year.

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FAIREAMCAPE MAY WELL-KNOWH PHIMDELPH1AH8 WERE HESE. Fine W**iherin the Afternoon.-The Hotel* Open wsre Comforubly

PiUed.

> There were more *l*lu>r» to*('ape May 'Sunday Uiau over beTorv 1«> Eaalcr Day. The weather.yaa fair, and dining the afternoon waa all that could he wlahed for. Among the npreachtaliye* of leading Philadelphia fumilk* notloed boardaalk were: Mra. John B. Lamig. Miaa I^eunig, Dr. C. F. Erkiy. Colonel and Mra. John 1. Roger*, Mr. and Mr*. AlfrueC.Tboniaa, - former City Treasurer and Mr*.-Gonrge D. McCreary, the Mb**** McCreary. J. Kent Willing, Edwaui 1). Page,Air. and Mm. K. O. Richard*, Thoina* P. SfoVoa, . Wliilton Evana, A. E. Harvey. K. Wi*. tar Harrey, Mie. Ix'*l* A. Scott, Ml** Scott, Lewi* A. Scott, Jr., Alexander 11 Scott, Mr. and Mr*. LuclenO. Alexander, Mr. and Mra. Cbarlrm E. Grange. Miaa Coryell. Mr. and ’Mr*. William C. MePonncllj Mra. June* Wiatar, Jamc* V. El lb-m. Me. and Mr*. K. P. U. Wanw, Mr. and Mr*. John J. Motlec, Tboniaa Ridib, Jr.. Richard CaropWin. MU* F' C. Cooper, Mias Elizabeth Caxton, MU* Susan Campion, Mr. and Mr*! B. J. Kunkel, Professor Andrew J. Morriaon, Mr. and Mr*. John F. Craig, Ml*» Helen Marion Smith. Mb* Florence Parker Pag. tun. Dr. and Mr*. J. William White, Dr. and.Mr*. CharleaM. Davis. Miaa Laura Earle. MUa Pearl H. Jarknon, Waller Thayer, Cbarte*J. Roberta, “Mra. _M. A. L-jambre. Mis* Lejambre, Mr*. J. P. Kewbold, Mis* Sara Newbold, Mra. Perciva! Collins. General and Mra. Clinton P. Paine and the MUses Paine, of Baltimore, were also among the vijilora. Sewell—Bates, ill** BeatrUe Allen Bales, daughter of Lb iiterant Colonel and Mr*. Janies ABate*, was marri. d at All Souls’ Church in W ushington on Monday to Captain RoU-rt Si-welI, C. S. A.. *ou of Senator and Mi*.^Sewell, of Eor, Jersey. Two <>f the ubbeta were with Captatn Sewell on the sdiff of General I>irto« at the latter’* death—Colonel Edwaids, of the Forty arventb Infantry, and Captain King, of Uie Seventh Cavalry. The other tt'hvrs w.-re Captain W. H. Hart, Captain Samuel E. Smilry and Lieuleuant Nathan R AveriU. WillUnt Joyce Sewell wa* heat man. The bride waa attended by M Us Elizabeth Hlne as maid of honor and MU# Edith Totten, of Washlog tun, D. C., and Mica Hden Kuipe,.of

FA0TB IH BRIEFMatter* of Gen'ral and Local. Interest Mentioned,

c quit

vlaltor* at Wildwood. Work has been began on the Queen Anne's Pier at Lewe*, D«*l. The Marine Villa, It U said, will probably be enlarged In the autumn of tbU

year

The of grading and graveling the cruM street* In Augleaea Is progressing pldly. The Wildwood Municipal Band gave a hall In the Casino Saturday evening, April Cth. Rumor says that If East Cape May Beach change* hands a new hotel will be built at Sewell’s Point. City Council ha* appropriated 13000 for niualo in the pavilion* on the beach during July and Augmt. The Swedish Sunday-school at Roily Reach held tbclr Easter exercise* at their church Sunday munilug. The pupil* of tlie West Cape May High School presented "The American Girl." at the Auditorium, on Thursday even-

i. Sewell left Monday afternoon for their wedding trip and sailed on Wednesday for a two tnonlbs' atay in Europe. , f Harry Lansing Dead. . Harry Lansing, aged 30 jvarn, ami of the well known late Colonel J. (j. Lansing, while walking along Wanhinglon street.nifSdiulay aftemonn, wa^Kuddt niy seized-With aVylolci't fit of (coughIn;-, which cauaed ivsevWclichiamiage. The young man was taken to the home of friend near by and expired about live minute* afterwaidH.. Tito deceased wa* an employe of the Philadi.|phla and Reading Railway, and waa-faking a .walk just before going out on his afternoon tralu. The funeral occurred from tiie rc-ldence ofhbbruthtf-iii-law.Fndrrick B.Tnompklns, on Wednesday afternoon. Inlormenl was made at fold Spring. • Ihe Bew«r Question. The Board of Health last week dU* euwed at length the qnrMlon Of the in - prnvcmctit of the Madison avenue and

sWber sewers. .

A movement waa started which will

la bo|«d. however, t lie delayed and

that the matter will not be delayed snfl that Guinea will aid thb body, and Uke i-mie of Its enormous appropriation and

invest U where resulta will

Lioens i Law to be Tested TheMIller IlceiMe law will beteshdln tiie courts. A writ of certiorari, carrying the law to the supreme Cum fur le view, was granted last Friday by Justice Uarri*<m on the appllcatlui of coourei for Harry Black, of Glue The act take* the lionising power from i Capa May ami other city ^ouncila, and give* it to county court*- Mr. Black

proper tribunal* U* Judge (he propriety of gnuOisg iiema-w.

dughly and. st Mawoatds prinm. Us has hem. ihWng kn in—,1c t?*p.. May for *♦>**-■' ywre- Kipa iw npi^s amasd by amebiwe with stik to u.-reh. Lost

Beach will begin work on the new pier fur ex*Souator James Butcher, at Wildwood, on May 1st. Forest Area are in evidence again and doing much damage to property 4round Souib Dennis thla week. On Monday night the glare waa accu plainly at Cape

May.

Mrs. M. Rlegel Is having her Ocean street cottage beautified by a coat of paint, under the supervision of ex Co!lec-

tor A. B. Little.

The new cottage of Corooer J. Stratum Ware on Stockton avenue has been raised. It will be completed in time for uocu

pancy thla anmmer.

The Colored American Equitable Association will bring a large excursion of colored people 1mm North Carolina in

May to visit the new colony.

Contractor Edward. Crease 'has begun work on building the new city water main down Broadway in West Cape Ms;

to the network of mains ie the city.

A phantom and box party waa given at the Augleaea pavilion Easter Moodsy.

The affair was under the auspices ol the Lad*>•' Aid Society, and a Jolly evening jjluiuii -aa passed. Precipitation

The Lower Township Sunday school Association held an Interesting convention in the First Baptist Church, this city, on Thursday afternoon and even-

ing.

A train load of gravel arrived on Monday from Buck Hill for the new county road? work on which has commenced just above the city water work* in West Cape May.

m new ©

Germantown, on Kearny avenue, is abont completed. Contractor Klwell ban made a fine bouse, which will be one of the prettiest villas in the city. • People, who spread misinformation about reputable citizens, in order U> In June them with their bunineaa associates, usually gel “come up to", after awhile, »tid more suddenly than they expect. The West Jersey and Seashore Railroad (have completed their new station at Angtesea. In the next change of time table that will l>e slopping place lor trains to and from Five Mile Roach resorts, Instead of Cape May Court House. Joseph Major, colored, of Cape May Point, was cuuimiUcd to me county jail Tneaday by Mayor Recvea, of West Cape May, on a charge of attempting to asaault Miss Estella Lafierty, the 14 yearold daughter of William Lafierty, of Cape May Point. The Ocean Cily Sentinel, April 4th, ...wi ■ .......I-..

upon the completion Vf it* twentieth ye of existence. It is replete with illhstral on* of I hi progress, .and Incidentally of of the town which U.ba* aided materially hi booming. Brother K.Curtis Robinson, ita editor and publisher, is worthy of comeudatioo for the production. May it

If a man a hoc Id come to Cape May in the interest of establishing a f ‘

matter what it might Le—and fall Into

be hand* of aOWe of our citizens the ■hanree are that they would so oomph*ely disgust him with the town Hi hw mhiul

that be would U-ave on foot rather than wait for the next train. Let these infor-

take a back seat, l&pe May Mall right, but It M on |4are for a laxy

REPAIRING IDE TROLLEYS

BUTT THOUSAND DOLLARS TO BE EXPENDED. Work Began in Earner. This Week; and Iwo Train Loads of Material Armet. The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, which recently purchased the trol Jey railroad along Cape May's brscb front, will spend not le** than sixty thousand dollars upon their new property before the summer season opens. They oeived two train loads of lumber and lies thla week, and a large number of mechanic* and laborers bat work on the repairing of the road. Superinlcudeut A. G. McCaualaud was here Tuesday and Wednesday going over the Improvement and the plan* with the local Superintendent, James E. Taylor. Work la now in progress on the Cape May Ihoint etid of the road, The rolling stock is being put in first-class order, and as soon aa practicable the line will be opened to Cape May Point. Thr signature* have been obtained, it

leyfline to be extended from Beach avenue, up that street to the Reading depot on Washington strut. The talk ab<Hit running the road down Washington or Lafayette street to bchelleuger's Lauding la all premaUtre. The company, it is uid, have no such intention. What'tbcy want now la to get direct communication to Cape May Point. It is to be hoped that vjhcn oonucll granta the righ. to go'dowu Ocean street that the ordinance will contain a clause prohibiting anything hut trolley* from being used unices by consent of council by ordinance, and thus prevent any unexpected change of motive power. And they ought to run all

winter.

Local U- 8- Weathsr Bureau. U. S. Department of Agriculture, local

Weather Bureau-Statiou. Cs|ie May, N.

rr J J. Data for month of March. 1901:

3 Maximum pressure for mouth. (7th) 30.43 .Minimum “ •• (38ih) 20.32 Mean temp, for month, . 40.7 Normal .*• •* $0.5 Maximum temp, fur mouth, (19th) 09.0 ~ (6th> tfi.0

8.43 In.

Normal pr'clp'tu ** 4.38 Departure since Jan. 1st- . 4.29 Revaillng direction of wind. West Maximum wind velocity, 88 mile*

Number of clear days,

irtly dourly days,

nudy day*.

or deficiency In temp'.

Total exec

since March 1st.

J75

i. L. Lov*tt, — **«

Gifta to P. E. Church. Major and Mr*. Enos R. Airman, of Philadelphia, have presented to the Protestant Eptacoiwi Church of the Advent a handsome alma basin, aa a memorial to their daughter. Pauline Airman, who Bled early last winter. Another gift, that of a act of handsomely em hroidered white lectern falla, has been presented to the church by Miss Ramsay, of Washington, D. C., a sister of Rear lira! Francis M. Ramsay, of the.UuiUvi Slate* Navy. The gift* were dedicated Sunday morning by the rector. Rev. a Newton J’belpe. Bought Wi*. the Beat. If you do not buy It too dear. No doubt a great many of you have found this to lie true. 'For instance, when you go to Philadelphia or elsewhere to buy

and on returning you paas by th$ * rooms of Clinton Souder and find the same grade of goods at the same pr or even less than you paid. The i mlng up of the whole matter is—* day wasted, car fare and freight charges out, and the money that should he in circulation In the town is enriching other cities

thin Cape May.

Mr. (loader has been engaged in businees hvte fur 80 year*, has studied your needs, and this spring Pas them hi sioyk. The finest assortment of good*" In the line at Philadelphia prices are to be seen at bka store. 811 and 318 Mansion arc

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company (WrstJeravyA heashnre Railroad) baa | ptaerd on sale 130-trip six months

been ©Jlsctsd and carted away, and a d* : between Vineland, or Millville, at

j Die CHy, Ocean Ctfy, K. J., Towi

Inlei

the Iowa, than the old rotMtUltm uf (king-

B -rat. Of H9

OF PERSONAL INTEREST. Gouip of the Beiort in Which Ton May be Mentioned. Mrs. C. B. Reeves will again manage the Chalfonte thla season. Mr. and MVa. A. C. Thomas, of Phil*, delpbta, arc located In their Bench aveue cottage. Mr. and Mi*. Franklin W. Poynter returned from their wedding tour on Monday evening. far recovered from hi* recent illness as to be able to be about the streets again. Lawyer* James M. E. Hildreth and Lewis T. Stevens were In Camden on legal business on Monday. Clly Treasurer R. Rosa Miller, of Camden, aud family are occupying their Windsor avenue collage. Mrs. W. C. McDonnell entertained a largo House party over Easter at her Hughe* street cottage. An Easier dance waa given at thr Devon on Monday evening, about twentyre persons participating. Prof, and Mrs. H. L. Sabvjvltcb and Mias Sabaovitch, of W oodblne, arc enjoying k pleaaatil outing at the Brexton. Mr. aud Mrs. M. Daily, well known re—at Cape May on after their cottage. jy Davis have otic ' the lute resting arrival coming to reside with them last Sunday. Architect Seymour Darla was down ori Wednesday looking after the progress of the building of the new High School Building. Mr*. Kboda Jonlin, of Newport, N. J.,i is a guest of Mias Emily C. Shaw, daughter of Conductor uod Mra. Harvey B. Shaw, this city. Major and Mra. Enos R. Art man were down on Tneaday aud Wednesday-pre-paring the goods in their bouse on Beach avenue for shipment, they haying rertnl-

Weduea Pilot ore in

ircbestra leader Joseph Kearney, of the Cnrstnut Street Theatre, i* said to have engaged to succeed the late Simon Hualcr as musical director at Congees*

Hall fur fbe coming season.

Mr*, iiboda Shaw, of Newport. N. J., aud Mrs. Beulah Custer, uf Bridgeton, mother ana sunt respectively of Conduc-

tor Harvey B. Shaw, arc visiting him at . » « hi* residence on Lafayette street. Get it at Hogan’s.

Pilot aud H™- Benjamin F. Johnson xre recciviugcongratulations on the ar-

iug him that, if be did not cease bis attentions aud visits at the home of his lady friend, be would he used roughly and made to regret it. Ou one occasion, several weeks ago, while riding to his home from Cape May Point, be was set upon by two persona in hiding beside the bicycle path and pulled from his wheel, but be proved too much for his assailants, and managed to escape w It bout aerloua injury. The shots fired at him on Sunday night hit his hat and one of bis pantaloon legs, leavfog holea iu both of them, but doing him no damage. He will not desist, and will court that Cape May Point Girl, no

matter what comes.

No wonder Cape May aulfera from mls-n-preaenlaUuu. Some person who care* more for the dollar be #111 get at the present than for bis own name aa an adherent of the truth, told the Philadelphia North American that Frank Bennett “Inst week" found a sword dropped by the British 00 years ago, when, in fact. It waa found three years .ago, and there is no more evidence that it waa ten year* old than it waa ninety yearn old. And ou Tuesday the same paper said "Peter Barbeaon," meaning probably Peter Bartlaon, waa a blind fisherman of Dias Creek who made three thousand dollars a year from fishing, when every sane man knows that no ten fishermen tog her make that In a season there. It probably the same deceitful person who worked the “Haunted House" fake, and sent to the Inquirer last winter th« picture of tbt Town Bapk bouse, 80 rear* old, for old Cuxe Hall, which had _been

down fifty year*.

rival last Saturday evening of a young man, who was gladly welcomed. HU Is Johnson, aud he will reside under

their roof. r \ -

The concerts at the Brexton during the week have been an Easter week Innovation for Cape May. Proprietor Criswell deserve* much commendation for bis efforts to help along hi* hotel, and

incidentally Cape May.

last baa

William Porter, who resigned week a* tax collector of this city, now aorwarded to Governor Voorbee* bin resignation as one of the two Democratic members of the county Board of Elections. He will hereafter remain in private

life.

Dr. Charles R. King, one of our best known summer cottager*, died at bis home at Andaiauala, Pa., on Friday of last week, after a short lllnees, aged 88 year*. The funeral occurred from AH ■Saint’s P. E. church, Torresdale, Pa., a* two o'clock on Monday afternoon. Mra. A. L. Leach has; during the past week, entertained at the Leach residence on Lsfsvelte street, a house uarty contiug of Johu Coleman Long, of KanCity; Thomas Lewis Thomas, Plainfield; Henry Goddard Leach, all of Princeton University, »nd William Henry Stone, of'Worcester) Mass. Pianist Free, who baa been associated with D. F. Morgan for the peat sixteen year*, aud a member of bis orehestrs at Cape May for the past nine aeaaoii*, la engaged for the coming summer at the Btockton aa usual. Mr. Free is a cultured, artistic performer, and personally popular not only with his musical friend., but with numerous other friends who bear him and meet him at the shore. Prof. J. F. Zimmermano, the wellknown muriciri' leader, whose artistic ability has been beereNy appreciated at Cape May on several occasions, and who

rads

In Phlladrli

gallant veU v ,— , entered the Union Army during the Ctrl! War before reaching the age of fourteen

year*, mi listing In the HOth P

Krglaasut. ^

de In the asms G. A. R. post Ipbla with one of Cape May’s

gallant veterans, CapC Jamas T. Smith,

Tbass ttchsts are available lueithsr din . 1100.1*1 must lw lured by the \ludividusl

Butter 2\c lb. at Campbell*. i—v •No Blgaan for Usmm. Judge HarrwoaH. Voorbsss, It is re-

to* DM— Tt— A—. - •

for the summer ammon without Hguei*, k. .faster** that lbs pr vMinsf-r shy shnrme «*W hold as Is sMamse Mm Usswas* Thta fetorm*— Ua labs-' a Wavy load from Whs nalut* and hdmt & - X p‘

SHOT AT MID HISSED. EDWARD HENDERSON ATTACKED FROM AMBUSH. While Returning From a Call on His But Girl Two Bnlleta Croat Hit Way. Edward Henderson, of West Cape May, la congratulating himself over his escape from two bullets, which were fired at him ou Sunday night while returning home from visiting bis lady friend at Cape May Point. He Is evidently the' victim of some jealous rival, for be has been the re-

A matter of some importance to the State of Now Jersey occurred in the Supreme Court of the United States Monday. George H. Bates, of Delaware, filed a motion In the case of the New Jersey and Delaware boundary line to extend the time in which he could, on behalf of the State of Delaware, answer a demur. Attorney General Grey waa prevent. The time'requested In the motion ia the first Monday in October. The Court mted the motion. Thlr case is now Ite famoua. It ia ’the oldest ou the Supreme Court docket. Attorney General Grey indicated the desire of the State of New Jersey to press the matter to a conclusion. Oyster fishing right*

figure largely iu the case.

1* money to most of us this season of the year. If you ►ave time by purchasing your spring and summer goods at Knerr’a, Instead of going out of the city for them, vou also save money. And again, we are all in the same field of labor, striving for what? A business term ia TaxDX, and we want It, we expect a portion of IU We have got the goods, and the price* that can’t help but bring

. Call and inspect the same.

Over eeveuty appUeatlonalhave been r . oeived at the school from farmers of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Now 'W>rk, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Minneaotla and Georgia, Inquiring after the roes of the graduate* o(4he Woodbine agricultural school. Thla Is qaite an wi-

it to the pupils, as It shows

that there ia a great demand for Intelligent farm help, such aa this school can

supply. /■

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A bargain sale of last years goods. Will be sold at pust Ladles’, Gent * and

FOURTH WARDChristopher Sballua, ou Monday last, while doing some tin work on the roof of a cottage here, bad the misfortune to break through, falling to the porch below. Outside of a severe shaking up be waa uninjured. Mr. A. Foster christened hia loppy rigmit, a new hone aud eoacb, ou Thursday by taking a party of Warder, through Cold Spring. Mra. Ii.,B. Hand has returned from a shopping tour iu Philadelphia on Thursday. r. Elwood Rowland is by nature very quick and active. The energy and skill which be put* forth in bis work has woo for him a boat of friends aud itrons. i *. Ex-Mayor James M- E. Hildreth U adding to the beauty and convenience of hia already fine residence on Washington street, by a two story structure In the He is also making many improvement* and renovating the Witcrior to hia liking and good taste. Mr. Hildreth is a bo takes great pleasure in bis home, when not at hia law office and iu cares, feels with a just pride the happinew of comfortable home surroundings. Mr. Percy V. Hughes, a local hackar, brings forth “Old Nig” again for the coming Mason’s travel. Mrs. Charles Aniuld aud infant passed a portion of Thursday very pleasantly with her parents, Mr. aud Mr*. J. Watiren Hughes. The surroundings of the handsome residence of Dr. Emlen Physick are ttking on their Datura! green and other tints. The trees, lawns, flower gardens and green houses are beautiful in the extreme. _ Mr*. R. T. Ware returned home on Wednesday evening from Atlantic City, where she passed a pc-lion of the week, and accounted as haring an excellent lime at that thriving resort. The golf ground is the scene of Urge crowds of pUyere daily. Caddy boys traverse the ground* clinking the coins their pockets with the pride of a Gould or a Rotbcbild. 'The neighbors in the vicinity of Union street were suddenly awakened in the wee small boars of Friday morning by the scream* of a woman calling, ‘ For God’a sake help,” and other heart-rend-ing, agonizing cries for mercy aud heir. After everybody had been thoroughly aroused, ft was discovered that this solfaing, wailing creature was the victim of an attack of nightmare.

ill‘be sold at post Ladies', C Childrens Underwear. Lad lea Skirts and Wrappers; Shoe*. Rubber*, etc. Mu*. Hit.vote Hand,

Wit Cap. May.

Fon Sa t-it.—House aud Lot- Lot over half an acre, with fruit and shade trees, on Mechanic street, Weal Cap# May. Must be sold to*aettle aud Mate. Ap. ply to 8. 8. Weaver, 721 Franklin street. Cape Key City, or P. O. Box 793. 9t

ehd waqr, which baa no equal ou market, beta* mod* of heavy Iron aud having three coot* of euaawl ou it. It le free free* all pohuume aufcaUuoea tho bandsomaal and Moat durable i mode, it U made up to shapes of e lag ubMota, and la boW at taaaaa pataaa. h will bo to Urn: reads is' ad tag* ta*a» la Nr. (Hvahi'a atoa sad as-

Onr Hew Collector, roe* Learning, who waa elected by Council last week tax oollector, to aneceed William Porter, resigned, is one of onr foremost oitiaeoa, who has been in the

Mr. Learning has never before beM an offioe In this city which has paid a salary, except that on two or three occasions ho been one of the two triennial,* saiata nt •ora.' He is a native, and served the city in council well at times, the years in which be served being: 1830, 1884, 1873, j 1870, 1877 and 187& He was for many | years agent of the West Jersey Railroad here, haring reel good about eigb teen | yean ago. —■ ■■ Edward Van Keasel has received his j invoice of spring and summer good*, which are now exhibited at bis tailoring j iblisbwent, 424 Warning ton street: j The goods are of the latest patterns ai-d ; recent makes. Mr. Van Kaaaci j makes a special effort to please hi* ' patrons, and his work baa received the I test of praise wherever it has gone. The j public of this section are requested to oall j and leave their orders before the lata j spring rush begins. A perfect fit is I .n rantsed. ^ If you are in need of ladies’ and feht's furnishing*, or shoo, inspect the stock carried by K. Conley, 408 yr**biuctou street- Big reduction In ladies’ shirt Wklstt and wrapper*. Agent for BarneaSrb Laundry. if HOTEL ARRIVALS.

'Philadelphia—E. P. B. Warne iito vrile, John J. Motlcr and wile, John F. Kane. Thomas Robb, Jr., James V Ellison, Mrs. Arthur SyL

• V.

r, Arthur Sylvester, Mildred Sylvester, Wm. H. Stone, John I. Rogers and family, Mrs. J. B. Lcn* nig, Mi*s Manah Lronig. Dr. C. EX. Lridy, Edvratd D. Page, George

d. Walter, Tho*. McCarrer, Wm. *

Kuahton. Mr. and Mrs. E G. Rich-

tads. Thou. P. Sroke*. Whi(t«h~>

Evans, Mhm Catharine Spencer, A. Frank R^gay. Mra. K. J. Gr.lfin,

David Griffin, Edna V. Hill, M. .

Dailv and i " “* ~ “

Charks P.

wite, Wm. R. Brown,

P. Brown, John V* and wife, J. Casper H New Bn*.wkt-L. A.

«** rnd wife.

New York—H. W. Rirecy.

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