Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 22, Number 45, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 30 April 1892 — Page 1

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TUESDAY NIGHT'S COUNCIL MEETING AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

The Removal of Cooper which "Failed to Be-movo-The Windy Report of the Bremy St. J^otifft Expert, with hi* Testimooy of

Years Ago—City Election.

In keeping with the weather tbecoun cil proceeding* last Tuesday evening were exceedingly warm, and there was no dearth of excitement throughout the performance. Mr. Dietz opened the ball by presenting a resolution declaring vacant the office of city engineer. Thin brought Mr King to his feet, who vigorously denounced the move as a political one, intended to Influence voters at the coining election. Mr. Stein objected to Mr. King, because he bad beard enough of the matter, and while he was talking Mr. Reynolds, one of Engineer Cooper's attorneys, wanted to pour oil on the troubled waters by making a few remarks. Mr. Stein objected and Mr. Reynolds' speech remained unsaid. Mr. King succeedod in getting in a motion to amend by declaring no vacancy in the ofltce of engineer. This was voted down by a vote of to 4, and while the wrangle continued Engineer Cooper's answer to Expert Moore's report

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presented and read. It is a very lengthy document, and covers the whole ground thoroughly. It doesn't deal in generalities but goes to the point and meets Expert Moore's assertions squarely. Where Moore makes statements unsupported, except In theory, Cooper gives his reasons for his plans and backs them with authorities. Generally it is conceded to answer completely the report of Mr. Moore. But the council seemed to be In no humor to listen to Mr. Cooper or any person In his behalf. After the answer had been read Councilinen Bailor, Lark ins, Stein, Dietz and Weldele voted against allowing it to go on record, and Stein and Larkins votod against allowing It to be read at all rue last two gontlemen were at last consistent, because In submitting thoir reeom*mendation on the Moore report they asked for Cooper's removal without a bearing. The council thon went back to the motion declaring the office of engineer vacant, which was carried by a vol&Hl to 4, Me«srs» Stein, Hallar, Weldele, Dletz, Larkins and Fuqua voting for It, and King, Asbury, Watson and Haggerty voting against it. Mr. King raised the point that in a case of this kind a two-thirds voto is required to remove an officer. Mr. Stein appealed to the city attorney, who declared that it requires a two-thirds vote of the enlire city council olected to remove an official under charges, and that to his mind it made nodiflerenco whether these charges were made regularly, or whether they wore of a general character and irregular. The mayor ruled lu accordance with the opinion of tho city attorney, and declar ed that the Diet® resolution had failed to pass because it did not receive the necessary eight votes. ,*

The opinion of tho city attorney has been pretty severely criticized by many. There is no doubt that any officer ap pointed by tho council can be removed by tho appointing power on a majority vote at any time, unless charges have been preferred. This is provided fer in the charter, which says that "The city attorney, street commissioner and city englnoer'sh:»ll hold their position,*) two years each, subject to removal by said council at their pleasure.'' These changes have been made on several occasions without question. When Couucllnmu Harrison had resigned seat for the Sixth ward aud was succeeded by Dave Phillips a clean sweep was made. There was also a change in the political complexion of the council during Mayor Havens* administration, when the council made a change in alt the officers, including the committees. Another section of the charter provides for expluslon from office in these words: '-Any member ot the Common Council may be expelled or removed from office by two-thirds vote of tho whole number elected, but not a second time for the same offense. Any officer ot such municipal corporation, whether elected or appointed, may be removed by a like vote. The Common Council shall make provision in their by-laws or ordinances, as to the mode in which charges shall be preferred, and a bearing of the same had." In pursuance of this provision of the charter the council, on January, 2, ISS, passed an ordinance on tho suject which provides that no charges against an officer shall bo tuade "except the same being in writing, subscribed and sworn to by a person competent to make an affidavit. It further provide* what the charges shall contain, and requires that they shall be filed with the city clerk. When

these preliminaries have been complied (examining of the books of the street with the accused person must be served «rith a summons as in any other civil process, and then follows the trial by tho council, with the mayor as presiding judgn, to b* governed by the circuit court rule $ as far as practical, aud when the final vote* comes it re-quires the concurrence of two thirds of the members elected to declare the office

law is plain and admits of no charges "of a general character and irregular," the astute city attorney to the contrary notwithstanding.

But the technicality which prevented theVemoval of Cooper had nothing to do with the Injustice of his attempted dismissal without a hearing. Ever since this alleged investigation by thb council commenced there has been a persistent syslemltized attempt to jump on ihe engineer and hound him to death while others who are much deeper in the mud than he is in the mire are allowed to go free. He has been accused of everything but honesty since this affair commenced, and every effort has been made to ruin him without a bearing. No spirit of fair play has been manifested by the persecution at any stage of the proceedings. Any attempt to criticize thereport of Expert Moore is denounced as an attempt to show that he is not competent that he is ignorant that he came here,biased and prejudiced against Ipooper, knew what was wanted of him and delivered his goods. Well, if these charges are true why should they not be made known? It must be admitted that Moore's actions go far towards bearing them out. He was written to on tho 5th instant, catfie over liet^ for a few hours, expressed himself freely against Cooper's plans (if ho was correctly reported) after having made a very superficial examination, and couvinced those with whom .he came In contact of his vast capacity for talk* When he was herd the river was very highland he had no opportunity to examine any of the sewer outlets. He made no examination of the topography of the town, but returned to bis home with a map of a portion of the sewerage system of the city and what information or instructions he received from those on the inside. His examination of the sewerage system was about as complete as that of a man sent here to examine the court house and make a report on its internal construction, who walked around the building on the outside, then went to Cincinnati and wrote a report on its internal arrangements, hooting apparatus and flues, and it was nearly as good as tho report of Mr. Moore on the Terre Haute sewerage system. It was stated last week that this same Mr. Moore was brought here as a sewer witness by the Hudnuts in thggjr against(the- city some years ago. This was a mistake, as he came for tho city. Then the question of the capaotyy of the Chestnut street sewer was involved. After it bad been completed Engineer Simpson mapped out that portion of the city which could be drained into it without overtaxing its capacity, but subsequently the territory was enlarged and during a very heavy rain the sewer overflowed, causing serious damage to the Huduut property. The city was sued, and then as now there was a demand for.expert testimony to draw the council out of the hole. Then as uow Eugineer Moore, of St. Louis, was recommeded. He came over here armed with maps and oharts without end aud went on the witness stand to swear to a theory with which he undertook to overcome an existing state of facts. He swore that the Chestnut street sewer at the time the damage was done had sufficient capacity to receive and discharge all tho water emptied into it from all its connections, while in fact it could not do it, but on the contrary, on (lie testimony of a dozen citizeus, Lad poured out through all tho manholes near Third and Chestnut streets. His theories were combatted by George and Charles Brown, two civil euglueers thoroughly educated in all the modern improvements known to the science. The result was a verdict against the city for $8,000, and the judgment was sustained by the Supreme court. Seven or eight years ago the sewerage system of Terre Haute was all right according to Mr. Moore, but now the same sys'«m is all wrong according to the same authority. In the language of the Gazette of Wednesday evening: "On the whole Mi/ore doesn't know much about it, and the expert's opinions are entitled to no weight." That's about the whole case in a nutshell so far as the expert testimony is concerned. -L*

The committee appointed to investigate Mr. Nehf banded in its report Tuesday evening, but made no recommendation. The report sustained nearly all the charges, and all and mora could have been proven had the Investigation continued. The report says that the gravel in the city pit is as good as that in the Nehf pit and as abundant. The report concludes thus: "And further, your committee llnd that city employes have done work on said street commissioner's private property by his direction, to-wit: Cleaning and cementing cisterns, cleaning flues, tilling and grading lots, for which they received pay from the city. And further, we, your committee, on

commissioner's office and vouchers on file in the city clerk's office, find that vouchers were issued to Philip Lehnman and Amelia W. tJlbrieh to the amount of $@*$.95 for screened and unscreened gravel, The books of the street commissioner show 3,063 yards of screened gravel at 15 cents per yard, and lj$*6

vacant. "The yards «nwcfg*tt*£ gravel at VA Jper MWw fill

yard, making a total of $599,15 in place o! $673.95 as per vouchers. Your committee find on footing up the books they should call for 2,956 yards of screened gravel at 15 cents per yard and 1,992 yards of unscreened grayel at 114 centt£ per yard, making a, total of $592.80 aitf against $672.95 as per voucher?, or a dif-? ference of $81.15 over paid, for which we

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Indianapolis is having an undesirable experience with some fellow who has assumed the role ot a spitter, and who has ruined many fine dresses of the ladies of that city by JUis propensity. The police have been unable to fisd him, but if they would consult with the Terre Haute force they might gain a pointer, as ii has not been long since they convicted a fellow of the same offense htre.

think the city should be reimbursed.'^ f, held to he a DUease. Mr. King, who moves in all such *at-: Lmi Euthanasia is not an old word asap ters, moved to lay the report over till.

next reeular meeting, and over it went.j ,,

It is said, for political effect, of course,

that Nehf is working to' secure a reappointment. It may be that he is, but no one belieyes for a moment that he stands any Show of success. The uext council won't work on the same principle which has governed this one. Mr. Nehl'a term will terminate yery suddenly when Mr. King steps down and out, and no one will be sorry for it. This- lesson which this council has taught will not pass tinheeded. Business principles will be applied by business men, and whatever is 4lone will be done well, and with a view to benefit.the city rather tban private individuals or to gratify personal ends.

The city election occurs next Tuesday, and if it passes off as quietly as the campaign has done it will be a very tame affair. Thus far all candidates have escaped personal attack, something rer markable when it is considered that no less than thirty names have been hung oat for attack for several weeks. It is, however, agood.sigrn, though it need not be taken as positive evidence that the milleninm is at band, for it is never safe i«i politics to predict what a day may bring forth, especially when the day is very clos6 to election. Charges, made against candidates at the eleventh hour are not uncommon in fact-they have become of such frequent occurrence that nowadays they change very few votes, because they are always rogarded with suspicion if not as absolute falsehoods. But in- this campaign there is little prospect that any of these roorbacks will be sprung. It is race ir which every man is for himself with the determination of getting there if he can. It seems to be a question of electing the best men, and both parties claim to have them. The Republicans go „b'^ fore the people with a record of taken possession of city aiiairi t^O^earg* ago with an euapty treasury, city warrants at a discouut and a tax rate of $1 28. To day, notwithstanding the immense expenditures,'they poiut to a large surplus in the treasury and a tax rate of $1*10. They gave the city a law which compels the saloons to pay a sum more than sufficient to police the city, but unfortunately they, like their Democratic /brethren, have been represented in the last year by several members who have been moved by the spirit to spend money too freely. These man have been relegated to the shades of private life, however, and there is uo danger of the representatives of either party, in the near future at least, undertaking a repetition of the reckless folly. There is no use to try to fasten the recent recklessness on any particular party, because tho representatives of each are equally guilty. The publicans recognized this by defeating all their retiring member for re-nomination, and the democrats did precisely the same thing. Yery few votes will be changed on that score, \however, though an effort is being made to win over some Republican votes by representing that if the Democrats are successful they will repeal the saloon license ordinance, something which neither party dare attempt. The mayorallty candidates are moving around swiftly and smoothly and are losing no time, though making no noise. Both are confident and so are their friends. If Rosa can poll his full party vote, and there is no apparent reason why he should not, he will have a good working margin. There is a wide diversity of opinion as to the result of next Tuesday's election, and some persons are making great mistakes in their calculations. A Republican who claims to know says Ms party will elect eleven of the fourteen councllmen, as follows: First ward, 2 Fourth ward, 2 Fifth ward, 1 Seventh, ward, I Eighth ward, 2 Ninth ward, 1 and Tenth ward, This leaves, the democrats one each in the Second, Third and Sixth. A prominent democrat claims that his party will elect eight, the Republicans four, aud that two are doubtful, as follows: First ward, 1 Democrat and one Republican Second ward, doubtful Third ward, 1 Democrat Fourth ward 2 Democrats Fifth ward, I Republican Sixth ward, I Democrat Seventh ward, doubtful Eighth ward, 1 Democrat and 1 Republican Ninth ward, Democrat Tenth ward, 1 democrat and 1 Republican. Evidently one or both are mistaken.

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VIVID PORTRAYAL OF THE.PLEASURE EXPERIENCED IN DYING^

An AnseslhetioFnrntshed by Nature which makes Death Absolutely Painless, and the Xast Straggle an Easy One—Suicide

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•great importance to every one. Death was formerly considered a great strug gle, and vivid, almostshocking, descrip •tions of the phenomena of dying were jjgiven in such exaggerated forms that ^uone cared to think of the eventful mo-

when death should come to them. Euthanasia, or the pleasures of dying ^akes the very opposite view, and proclaims death to be easy and almost painless. As the important time approaches, nature brings its peculiar antethetic, and J,he person passes off without suffering pall the agony which the. sickness causig the death brought to the patient, ven men meeting a violent death in ^he jaws of wild beasts have a few mo^uents of calm preparation before dying, |hich briujgs relief and a certain degree pleasure. The great trouble in death the sickness and pain whi&h carrios to the door of death, and it is at such oments that one suffers all of the torliient and agony of a dozen deaths. The leasures of dying can only bo likened

I those of the dreamy morphine eater, ho gradually passes off into a semiknscious state where everything seems 1 flouting visions of bliss. The body id nerves are n.umb, and the excited, rerwrought brain becomes quiet acd lexoited. The imagination plays faniully with blissful pictures, and the Whole condition of the" nervous system pleasurable exaltation. The drowtiman experiences the same relief and asures when the struggles are over the cpld limbs grow still and numb, sons frozen in blinding snow storois reported their sensations accurately they blI agree that after a certain aiflbunt of suffering they enter, into a blissful state from which they do not wi»h to be aroused. Morphine, cocaine ekier and laudanum bring to tbepatient mental and nervous couditioja, *ana patients resent any, attempt to rouse them from their dreamy state* Nature supplies her own aneesthetic before the important moment has arrived. Before the death rattle' is heard tfie convulsed frame relaxes, tho signs of pain and suffering on the face disappear, and ofteu a smile partly opens tho lips. The whole body shows signs of a painless moment, and if the mind wanders and the tongrte utters words they are all of pleasure and joyr%Those who have watched at hundreds of death beds have noted that death was easy, and officers in battle testified that the last moments of dying soldiers were painless ones. People who have been in the jaws of wild beasts in

India, and have been rescued at the last moment, testify that a numbing calm ness was experienced after the firstsharp painful snap of the teeth upon them. In fact the approach of every creature's fate brings with it a kindly preparation when life is blissful and full of pleasure. The last sensation in this world Is then one of joy and not excruciating pain.

The real knowledge of euthanasia certainly diminishes, if it does not entirely relieve, much of the dread of the last struggle, which has been made so horrible by vivid description of its agony* The pleasures of dying may remove a great burden from the minds of hundreds who are inevitably approaching death. Tbe old fashioned notion that death would be terrible had a baleful Influence upon those who were fighting insidious diseases, and many aggravated their complaints by feverishly dreading the pain of the last struggle. In this way a great deal of harm was done, and many sufferers hastened their own end. Suicide may not be increased by a knowledge that the last moments are painless, but it is evident that mauy of those who contemplate violent deaths by their own hands will endeavor to make the transition as painless as possi bie. If the real agony is caused by getting to death's door they will endeavor to effect this by painless methods. Suicides are now more commonly affected by means of the revolver placed at the temple, or by taking some soothing poison which carries the persons off into dreamy sleeps from which they never awake. In either case there is very little pain. The sharp, sudden explosion causes a quick shock to the system, and more than this the patient knows nothing. In the case of poisoning the pain suffered is only when the system combats against the desire to yield to tbe influence of the drug. Sleep generally steals over the perpon, and only tbe dreamy pleasures caused by the poison and of dying are again experienced in this world. The greatest pain that is felt Is that of the stomach pump, which may he applied in time to recall the mi-

quently make the second or third attempt. In fact, a baffled suicide is never really safe, and should always be watched.?® .. 38®! -•'..* :v .j'w

The desire to commit suicide is a disease as much as drink, -which may be either a constitutional or an acquired defect. Families, as well as nations, are constitutionally inclined toward committing: suicide, and theinh^iited predispotiltibn to this needs but the Qircumstance! to develop it. Insanity Is no more thoroughly transmitted from father to son than this weakness of taking one's own life, and, though it may skip one generation, it invariably shows itself sooner or.later. Morbid, gloomy people have a tendenoy to despondency and discouragement which leads to this weakness. Weakminded, easily, disappointed people, yield readily to the fascination to give up the battle of life. They grow faint-hearted and lose interest in existence, and the desire to leave the world becomes as attractive and fascinating as the dreams of the morphine eater. The disease has made such progress then that it becomes incurable, and the least disappointment will precipitate* matters. The person' needs watohing and care at such times, and even force should be applied to hold him in check. This disease is not modern. Among the rudest savages suicide is quite common, and many of them will take their lives on the slightest provocation. Others will pine away and die gradually. M!odern etvilizatiou gives oiily another phase of the mental disease, probably aggravating it by its complexity of life and anxiety. But among many of the lowest .African tribes suicide to day is more cojnmon in proportion to their numbers thau among the civilized countries. Education and strengthen lag" \r Will power seem to be^, the bast remedies for this'dlsease.

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What Has Ileen Done Durliljf tho Week by the Various Secret Societies. Tacotna Tribe No. 142, I. O, R. M., initiated twenty-five new members Wednesday night

Tecumsfth League. No. 2 at its meeting Wednesday bight took in the follow-

ing members: Geo. Fischer, Benjamin $||»CiMude-Brown^^ itid Sao#^absorbing qualM^-jri the-P tonf'iThe Uniform rank will ddiiIevery",brick' -"^-,

Tuesday night, and regular business meetings vi ill bo held the first and third Friday of every month,

The following were initiated by the Owls at thoir last meeting here: A. F. McCormick, Indianapolis Charles Goodman, Terre Haute R. A. Taylor, Torre Haute S. Robertson, Torre Haute Edward Lee, Terre Haute J. B. Fuqua, Terre Haute H. C. Altrecht, Terre Haute W. B. Younger, May Station, 111 J. A. Sharp, Carbon Lee Seeligsberger, Terre Haute,

The grand lodge Order of the Eastern Star, met in Indianapolis this week and elected the following officers: Grand patron, E. N. Wilkinson, Knightstpwn Grand matron, Eva Hollinger, Terre Haute A. G. patron, Oliver Sargent, Logansport A. G. matron, Helen E. Macomber, South Bend Grand secretary, Wlllliam H. Smythe, Indianpolis. Grand treasurer, Elizi J. Mofiitt, Crawford8Vllle. In connection with other Masonic bodies peril mi nary steps were taken to provide for a Masonic Widows' and Orphans' home.

Lmt Tuesday was tho'seventy-third anniversary af Odd Fellowship, and the celebration for this portion of the state took place at Brazil. The Vandalja ran a special train from this city. Canton McKeeu went over in a body, taking along the Ringgold band. Many members of the various lodges went along, the party filling flvecoacbes. There were also present Capital Canton, of Indiana polls, and cantons from Danville,Sullivan and Worthington, besides many other Odd Fellows. It was a great celelilon, about four thousand persons witnessing the interesting ceremooies. Excursions were run on all the roads leading into Brazil. The procession was one of imposing magnitude, and the ex erclses took place at the opera-bouae. The exhibition drill given by the canton from Indianapolis was an exceedingly interesting feature.

ctdos to life, and in every awe they rebel fcgslnst this most emphatically. That Mr*. Mary Aivey will! soonleavi for the suffering is not so terrible may be the east, where she will remain all sum surmised from tbe fact that persons mer. Before leaving she desires to sell who have once attempted suici|e fre-' her residence on south Seventh street.

A shoemaker named Michael Fraunbofler, of 1536 Third avenue, attempted suicide by cutting bis throat with a razor on Monday evening. His children found him lying on his back in a pool of blood and gave the alarm* The neighbors called tbe police, who in turn called the patrol wagon, in which the wounded man was taken to the hospital. Tbe case was pronounced critical, bnt {he^ victim of misplaced razor is in a fair way to recover. The wife .was not at home at the time the abortive attempt was made, she having been driven from the house a short time previous. Fraunboffer is about 55 years old, has three children and is given to drinking periodically. For some time he had been employed in the Vandal la rennd house wiping engines.

SATURDAY TO SATURDAY

SOME OF THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND THE CITY.,,

Items of Interest to Headers of The Malt who Thirsts for Information ConcerningPassing Kventg at Home, Local in their

Nature and Intei eating in Character.

Barnum's show is to be here on the Glorious Fourth, tbe same day on which two games of ball are to be played here with Evansville by the home team.

Tho park commissioners met on Weduesday, ordered the east fenoe of Collett park set over to the west line ot Ninth street,'and tho buildings repainted. The park will be opened to the public to-morrow.

The following convicts from this county will be released fiom Jefferson villa uext month: George Rouse, colored, and Joseph Gregory, alias Ward, sent for "flim-flamming" Samuel B. Ill ley, colored, and Walter Hyatt, who were sent for larceny.

The damage suit of Willlpm AtUou, clerk at the National, against tbe lv it T. II. railroad company, for injuries received in alighting from a train, was tried in the Superior court this week. j0e claimed $5,000 for a broken shoulder blade and the jury gave him.$800.

Some day when they have time the members of the Board of Health should leave their olfactory nerves at home and make a tour of the alleys of the city. These thoroughfares are many of them in a condition which would rival the famous Augean stbbles,' aud are sure to spread disease and postllence so soon as warm weather arrives. It is high time to clean up, aud it should bo oue without further delay.

I^arvey Eva'n^one of the oldest, best known and motffc respected citizens of this county, died at his homo in Otter Creek township last Tuesday, of paralysis, at the advanced ago of 74 years. Deceasod was the only surviving brother of Mrs. R. W.'RIppotoe, aud1 was for many years one or tho most prominent and influential citizens of •Vigo cciunty. The remains,were burled irt tho Evans family cometory uuThursday. I 1.

Tho May term of the Circuit court commences next Minday morning. Tb».ro are 161 cases on .the civil, and 123 on tho criminal docket, with the usual grist of probate business. The grand jury is composed ol the following* W. T. Beaucbamp*and John Foulkes, city Wm. Lowe, jr., Lost Creek W. M. Ellsworth, Sugar Creek: Wm. M. Hosier, Harrison, and Charles H. Holdaway, Fayette. Politically there are three Republicans, one Democrat, one People's party, and one unknown quantity.

There are at present 950 pupil sen rolled at tbe State Normal school, which is tbe largest institution of the kind in the United States. Tbe board of trustees was in session several days this week, and received a number of recommendations from President Parsons respecting increased accommodations, an exhibit at tbe World's Fair and other matters. The present board consists of Hon. Murray Briggs, Sullivan, president I. H. C. Royse, secretary Dr. B. C. Hobbs, Bloomingdale Hon. Hervey D. Vories, state superintendent of public instruction and Hon. DeFoe F. Skinner, Valparaiso.

The weather prophet Hicks has issued tbe following schedule for May weather: Bright weatber, with frosty mornings to tbe north, will prevail at opening of May. During period 3rd to 6tb, it will grow very warm and culminate in bard storms of rain, bail and thunder. A Venus equfnox is central May IStb, and will intensify all tbe storms of tbe month. Watch every storm showing aoy electrical energy. Very warm spells during all the first half of month will end in dangerous storms and sudden cold. The 10th and 11th are storm days. The 15th to 18th must be watched. Save all the water yon possibly can from heavy rains about this time. Storms about 22nd, 23od, will likely lap into period 2Ctb to 29th, owing to extra cause* present. Cyclones most probable. Month ends very cool.

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Tammany Tribe of Red Men adopted tbe following palefaces this week: D. McLaughlin, W. W. Rudesil, E. F. Leonard, H. G. Miller. The following took the Hunter's degree: J. J. Davis, D. McLaughlin, G. H. Miller and EL Cassady. Those who took the Warrior's degree were Lawrence Staff, Ed. Cassaday, H. G. Miller, D. McLaughlin and J. J. Davis, and the Chief's Degree was taken by Jas. Mabare, Jno. Davis, D. McLaughlin, H. G. Miller and Ed. Cassady.

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