P. 31. AND E. 31. KBI3IELL , Editors and Publishers. Republican State Committee. OMAHA , Juno 7 , 1885. There will be a meeting of the lie- publican State Central Committee at the Millard hotel in Omaha on Tuesday , June 29 , at 7:30 : , P. 11. 0. E. YOST , Chairman. A WORD from Elaine sets the whole world talking. Albany ( X. Y. ) Journal. Mil. GLADSTONE'S manifesto to the voters of Midlothian which is the key note of the home rule campaign , has stirred up the gall of the tories and bolting liberals very considerably. They especially resent his declaration that the people must now make their choice between coercion and home rule. They deny that they have ever claimed that coercion was their alternative. But their failure to say further what they do propose in the place of coercion or home rule is a little too significant. They had better hurry up with their plan , if they have any , for the restora tion of order and a fair degree of con tent in Ireland. If the combined oppo sition have any plan it is high time that they disclosed it. But really Mr. Glad stone tells a solemn truth. It is coer cion or home rule and "nothingshovter. " "CoMPETiON is not the perfect law , " said Chancellor Manatt Sunday evening in the course of perhaps the best bac calaureate address ever delivered at the State University. lie is right. Com petition is the worst of all laws. It is the law of brute force. It was the prim eval law when man was emerging from bestiality into barbarism. Competition is per se a criminal relic of man's infan cy. It is being replaced by co-opera tion. The modified competition to-day tramples mercilessly upon the weak and the poor. Even that modified compe tition which prevails in this day , almost attenuated as it is to emulation , is the coldest and crudest feature of man. The strong have rejoiced in it and have sugar coated it , and even in these partial ly enlightened days administer it as a stimulus. But the feeble need nourish- ishment , no stimulant. The culture of the world is beginning to shed the old garment of competion and attire itself in the robe of co-operation. The world will follow its culture , as it has ever done , and some time the new gospel will be universal. Then the poorest and weakest will be objects of tenderness and solicitude , not of contempt and aversion. After that no one knows what in the order of eternal procession , but something bordering upon the infin itude of good and true. BARTLEY. On the north side of the Republican river in Eed Willow county , 7 miles east of Indianola and on the line of the B. & M. 31. R. . is the town-site of Bart- ley. The site consists of 2,000 acres of land of unsurpassed beauty and fer tility. A large portion in the centre of this tract is laid off in lots ; the college campus , also , which contains over 50 acres. This is the location of Malla- lieu University , and we want to say this much , that it is the finest location for an educational institution that we have ever seen. Having the privilege of being present upon the day of opening of the sale of town lots , we were not a little surprised lift to see the interest and enthusiasm of the large number of people that were present. Gentlemen were there from Wisconsin , Indiana and other distant points , and all intont on becoming the possessor of a lot in the new town. At 1 o'clock , P. M. , Elder P. C. Johnson called the large crowd to order , and in his usual affable and good-natured way introduced a number of the ministers present , who made short addresses. The speeches were all good , showing elevated sentiment and sound thought. Among the many improvements go ing on we noticed the hardware building of Messrs. Peterman & Maiken , D. E. Moore's bank building , two office build ings , and about one-half dozen dwell ings , all of which are up and enclosed. Two lumber yards are located here and a brick yard is in operation. A number of wells have been put down , and an abundance of good water obtained at a depth of 18 to 30 feet. Those who contemplate visiting this place with the idea of investing monej' or otherwise will be sure to receive kind and courteous treatment from the agent , Rev. Allen Bartley. L. PERSONALS. J3 ? Uiidct this head wo would be pleased to have our rricndstliroii haiitthc city acquaint us of the arrival and departure of their visitors. Mrs. A. E. Lytle is visiting her parents at Culbertson. M. L. Sproat of The Howard Lumber Co. was in the city , Tuesday. .J. P. Mathes made a business excursion to the county capital , Tuesday ( .veiling. DaveSiuithmadeasliortbusinesstripdown the valley , the latter part of the week past. Squire W.J.McKillip of Thornburg enjoy ed the freedom of the city , the first of the week. A. J. Johnson and W. W. McCollister , two of the county-seat's attorneys , were in town , yesterday. Corydon Winslow of Danvers , ! ! ! . , is visit ing .T. F. Gaiif chow. He will remain a num ber of weeks. Messrs. A. J. rate , J. F. Collins and B. B. Duckworth made an excursion to Indianola , Thursday evening last. J. P. Matlies came up from his Rawlins county ranch , Saturday , on a few day's visit to his family in this city. Fred Snow came down from Tuma , the close of last week , and spent a few days here looking after his interests. V. Franklin went down to Atwood , Kas. , yesterday , on business. He is not expected back until Saturday or Sunday. II. A. MeClure and Myron Cheshire of Indianola , la. , have been hi the city , a number of dayt. , with a bunch of Iowa horses. Mrs. T. M. Helm and sou Elmer returned , Tuesday noon , from their visit at Kinvin , Kansas , the former home of the family. Dr. B. B. Davis has been absent , this week , at Lincoln , attending the closing exercises at the State University , o which he is a gradu ate. ate.Mi's. Mi's. (5eo. "W. Kirby of Hastings came up to the city , Tuesday evening , and will remain , the guest of Mrs. F. A. Thompson , until Saturday. Mrs. J. F. Gauschow visited her sister , Miss Carrie Shopper , at the latter's claim in Fron tier county , last week. She returned home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Pike came down from Akron , yesterday , and will go to house-keep ing in the residence lately built by Miss Alice Murphy on North Marshall street. Kev. Allen Bartley , business agent for the M. E. church town in the eastern part of the county , was iu town. Monday. Some 55,000 worth of lots have already been sold. Mrs. S. II. Colviu left , this morning , for Plattsmouth , on an extended visit for her failing health. She will also visit in loWa , and may be absent most of the summer. Landlord Johnston of the Commercial spent a couple days , the first of this week , looking over the land in the vicinity of Ak ron , with a friend , who was in search of a claim. A. E. Merritt of Gilman , 111. , a real estate and loan agent , as well as one of the Q.'s rustling immigration agents , is looking over the country with a view to speculation and investment. Earnest Bariteau went to McCook , Satur day. He was accompanied on his return , Sunday , by his sister , Mrs. F. H. Smith , who has been visiting in that place the past week. Oberlin Herald. Benj. Bird of Benkelman , manager of the Northwestern Cattle Co. , spent Tuesday and Wednesday iu the city on land business. His company will move most of their stock to western ranges this year. Will F. Lawson returned , Saturday even ing from his business trip to Delavan , Wis consin. Will reports a goodly admixture of pleasure in connection with the visit , but still he was glad to be at home again. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Palmer left , this morn ing , for Keudallville , Ind. , the home of Mr. Palmer's parents , where they will make a visit of five or six weeks. Mrs. Palmer will also visit her old home near Toledo , during her absence. John C. Ilarlau of the Cambridge Kaleido scope was a visitor in this metropolis , yester day. He was here in quest of a band to render music for the 4th of July celebration to be held at that point. He exchanged fra ternal greetings at theso headquarters. H. L. MacDonald of St. Joe , president of the Northwestern Cattle Co. , was in the city. Tuesday , en route home from a visit to the company's ranch in Northwest Kansas. It is reported that Mac had a real lively time dur ing his visit , you know , but we can't , posi tively , give it away. Miss Amy Avery who has been in the city , the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown , left for her home in McCook last evening. She made many acquaintances here who will long remember her pleasant visit. * * G. A. Kent , Hastings' popular boot and shoe man went down to McCoot , last evening , on a business trip. Gazette-Journal , June 14th. Mrs. Justin A. Wilcox , and little daughter , left on No. 40 , yesterday evening , for Illi nois , on a visit which will consume most of the summer. She will visit Chicago , Was i- ingtou and other points during her absence. Mr. Wilcox accompanied them on their jour ney as far as Omaha , where he will remain a short time in attendance upon the sessions of the Grand Lodge , A. F. & A. M. , of this state , he being the delegate from McCook lodge. FARM LOANS. Made by the McCook Loan and Trust Co. on deeded land , or on final re ceipts , when proof is unquestionable , without sending east for funds. No in terest is payable in advance , but ten per cent , straight. Money paid as soon as abstract can be obtained. Office in First National Bank. R. A. Cole , Merchant Tailor. To THE PEOPLE : I have received , complete in every line , my new spring stock , and assure to all who call upon me , fine goods , elegant fits , at very rea sonable prices. Drop in.and be convinc ed. B. A. Colo , three doors west ot Citizens Bank , Dennison street. I , J * i CITY SCHOOL REPORT. BOARD OP EDUCATION , McCooK CITY SCHOOLS. GENTLEMEN : I herewith submit my report of our schools for the year end ing June 4 , 18SG : No. of pel-sons of bchool age in the dis ci trict at any time . 414 HighestNo. enrolled duringthe year . 250 HighestNo. belonging at any time . 21'J Average daily attendance during theyear. .175 No. of sittings in main building. . 170 No. of sittings in Main avenue building. . . f The following pupils were neither ab sent nor tardy during the month ending June 4th : ' John Cordeal , Edith Crane , Elva and Anna Hunt , Ida and Eva Hurd , May O'Brien , Louisa Suess , Grace Martin , Lutie Babcock , Archie Mathes , Sylvia Williams , Anna Star- buck , Geo. Hunt , Chas. Chambers , Kittie Wctherald , Mary Suess , Delia Johnson , Ida Shaffer , Nellie Huddlebton , Adolph Yitek , Bert Batchelor , John McGann , Charley Rider , Charley McManigal , Clarence Ferguson , tVrthur Wood , Martin Soreiison , Willie Mc- Manigal , Albert Miller , Chester Walker , May Stuby , Frank Sevenker , Ella Williams , AUce Cochran , Nellie McGaim , Stella Norval , Liz- ; zie Smith , Harry Kimmel , Susan Leland , . Katie StanglamlGussieMiller , Pearl Brewer , ! May Nellis , Arthur Chaney , Clara McGann , i Norma Noble , May Williams , Emma Alvord. ' The first annual examination for pro motions in the several grades took place at the close of the term The follow- t ing pupils were promoted : j COMI'LETKH THE COUli i : OF STUDY. i Gertie Laws. | TO TKXTH GIAI > E. - : Edna Meserve. i TOXIXTIIUKADi : . John Cordeal , Annie Collins , May O'Brien , Nora Schaffer , Grace Martin , Lutie Babcock , Edith Crane. TO Kicirr OKADK. Elva Hunt , Eva Hurd. TO SEVENTH RKADE. Lydia Clifford , Anna Hunt , Ida Hurd , May Seaman , Blanche Seaman , Louisia Suess , Nellie Williamson , Florence Yarncll. TO SIXTH OKADJ : . Sylvia Williams , Nettie Cooley , Anna Hurd , Leona Smith , Anna Starbuck , Mary Suess , Archie Mathes , John Shaffer , Verlie Berry , Lena Coy , Laura Ferguson , Ida Shaf fer , Delia Johnston , Jolm McManigal , Carl Berry , Lillie Hess , Nellie Huddleston , Mary Perkins , Ollie Kimmel , Eddie Nellis. TO FIFTH GKADK. Hannah Staugland , Adolph Yitek , Jessie Bowman , Ida Williamson , Kitty Wetherald , Stella LeFever , Selma Noreu , Florence Thompson , Dan O'Brien , Enghart Sorensoii ) Mary Farley , Gertie Lewis. TO FOUr.TH GKADE. May Stuby , Grace Hobsoii , Stella Norval , Edith Phelan , Arthur Woods , Charles Mc- Manigal , Clarence Ferguson.Emma Plunkett. TO THIRD OltADE. Bert Batchelor , Albert Miller , Earl Lud- wick , Elmer Kay , Mabel Wilcox , Lulla I'in- ney , Joseph Smith , Francis Sevenker. First and second grades not reported. The year has passed away very pleas antly and has been a prosperous one. We take this occasion to express our grateful asknowledgment for the many words of encouragement and commenda tion that have been received. We also acknowledge the marked courtesy on the part of the Board of Education in our relations of the year. Very Kesp'y , W. S. WEBSTER , Principal. COUNTY-SEAT ITEMS. - o - Eli Allington of the Beaver district was looking around through our city on Tuesday C. H. Oman , of the firm of Oman & Hutch- inson , took a run up to McCook , Monday , on business. Miss Hattie A. Keyes of our city spent Sunday at McCook , the guest of Miss Nellie Fisher of that place. George Papin , who is helping watch over the remains of Haydeu & Co. , at McCook , spent Sunday with us. Fred. Madison , our lively druggist , is paint ing and decorating his neat store , which will "take the cake' ' when finished. Our base ball club is thoroughly organized and will go to Arapahoc and cross willows with the club of that place on the 23d. Herman Moonstoue , late of Omaha , has opened a first-class jewelry and repair store in the south side of McCartney's store. The Garrick Dramatic Co. are now busy on that ever comical play , "Handy Andy , " which they will put before the public about July 4th. Dr. S. L. Green of McCook has been in our city for the past week attending the meetings of the County Commissioners of which lie is a member. Sheriff Welborn is erecting a fine dwelling on his property north of Court House square , which , we understand , is to be occupied by E. C. Ballew and family. Bert. Barnes and Al. Goodrich look as if the cold wave had struck them , and from appearances it struck somewhere near the barber shop. "Do you save ? ' ' The large fat man who travels around through our country , singing and selling pens , took iu our town , Monday , and left on Tues day morning several dollars ahead. J. S. Phillips , our pioneer hardware man , has sold his business to Messrs. Chas. Smith and John Untied , two of the most popular young men in our county. Success to them. The children's exercises at the Congrega tional church , Sunday evening , were espec ially fine. Good readings , singing and dec lamations were listened to by a large crowd and every one seemed well pleased. Indianola , June 10. NONDESCKIIT. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I June 11th , 1S8C. f Notice is hereby piven that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make flnal proof in support of his claim , and that suid proof will be made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook , Noli. , on Friday , July 23d. 188G , viz : William A. Dunham. D. S. 1084 , for the northeast quarter of section 17 , township 1 north , range 28 , west tttli P. M. He names the following witnesses to prove bis continuous residence upon , and cnltiuution of. said land , viz : Jolm Calkins , Georpe Zim merman. McCook , Neb. . William F. Thorpe , Or vis Miller , Danbury , Nob. 3 G. L. LAWS , Register. ALSO , A FINE LINE OF TRIMMINGS , AT 'A il i Tailor ! 1 Establishment ! MAKE YOUR SELECTION WHILE THE STOCK IS COMPLETE. He Never Fails to Give a Perfect Fit ! L. Bernheimer , fflcGook , Neb. FDTAL PEOOF NOTICES. LAND OFFICE AT McCooK. NEK. , I Ij Juncotti , j Notice is hereby given tliut tlia following- naincd settler lias tiled notice of his intention to innke Until proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made beforeReg - isteror Receiver atMcCook , Neh. , on Saturday , j July 17th , ISSfl , viz : Stephen Hopkins. Home- ; stead Entry 741 , for the north } 4 southwest J4 i and south y. northwest & , section 4. township j 1 north , range 29 , west Uth P. M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continu ous residence upon , and cultivation of , said ' land , viz : Elbert .1. Henderson , S. Coultian , Henry H. Berry and Charley Hoyd of McCook , Nebraska. 2 G. L. LA WS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NKH , i June 5th. 18SO. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in suppoit of his claim , and that said proof will lie made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCoolc , Neb. , on Friday , July Kith , ISSJii , viJohn W. Bennett , H. E. 5USL , for the southwest quarter , section 6 , town ship 5 north , range 29 west. Ho names the following witnesess to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Enoch E. Osvog , James C. Drury , Rad- ford Pate and William Pate all of McCook , Nebraska. 2 G L.LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEH. , I June bth , IHS'J. I Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler lias filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will bo made betore Reg ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday , July Kith. J8M ) , viz : Frank A. Griffin , D. S.No. oOTU , for the southeast quarter of section 24 , township 2 north , range 2 ! ) west Oth P. M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of said land , viz : Richard Johnson , Robert Johnson , Alice Shratcr and William H. Smith , all of McCook , Neb. 2 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NEU. , ( _ Kay 27th , 1S8G. f Notice is hereby given that the Jollowing- imincd settler has filed notice of his intention to make linul proof in support of his claim , ud that saia proof will be made before Kegis- ter or Keceiver at McCoolc , Neb. , on Saturday , July 10th , 18SO , viz : Albert C. Nettlcton , H. E. 2447 , for the south ' / southeast U Lots 3 and fi section 27 , township 3 north , range 150 , west Gth P. M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of. said land , viz : Gilbert B. Net- tleton , Matthew H. Johnson , John Whittaker and Alfred C. Nettlcton , all of McCook. Neb. 1 G.L. LAWS , Kegister. LAND OFFICE AT McCooK , NED. , i May 2'Jth , ] 8fcG. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has Hied notice of her intention to make llnal proot in support of her claim , and Unit said proof will be made before Hegis- ter or Keceiver at McCook , Neb. , on Monday , July 12th , ISfeG , viz : Carrie Shopper , D. S. 27 > , for the northeast quarter of section G , town ship 5 north , range UO west. She names the following witnesses to prove her continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : J. Fred Gauschow , McCoolc , Neb. , and Bernard Wilins , Joseph Allen and Albert Wilins , of Osburn , Neb. 1 G. L. LAWS , Kegister. LAND OFFICE AT Mct'ooK , NEI : . , i May 22 , IbSU. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make llnr.l proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Reg ister or Keceiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday , July 2 , 188G , viz : John H. Neese , D. S. 27W , for the southeast > i section 27 , township 2 , north , range : W , west OP. M. He names the fol lowing witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Charles Bruer , Bert UruerOscarUussell and C. Gaston all of McCook , Nebraska. 52 G. L. LAWS , Kegister. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK. NEI ; . , i May 21,1880. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of her intention to make flnal proof in support of her claim , and that said proof will be made betore RegiB- ister or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Wednes day , July 1,18SG , viz : Anbtina Yanco , D. S. 05J , for the easts northwest1 ! and east H southwest Ji of section 2 , township 2 north , range 29 , west Gth P. M. She names the follow ing witnesses to prove her continuous resi dence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Charles Weintz , Henry Voger.Charles Schlutz- myer and Joseph Evans all of McCook , Neb. 52 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK. Neb. , t May 20th , ISbiJ. j Notice is hereby given that the tollowing- namcd settler has lllid notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Reg- ihter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , onTnesday , July 7th , 18S6. viz : Andrew Carson , D. S. 198 , for the Lots 7 and 8 section 27 , Lot 4 section 20. Lots 3 and 4 section 3.1 , town. 3 north , range 30 west , C P. M. He names the following wit nesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : L. N. Howe , Perry McManigal , George J. Frederick and William McMaiiiiral all of McCook , Nebraska. 52 . G. L. LAWS , Register. ' LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK. NEU. , I May2jth , IfcMJ. J Notice is hereby given that the following- immcd settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made betore Reg ister or Receiver at McCook.Neb. . on Tuesday , July 13th , 188fi. viz : David E. Moore , Home stead Entry 310 : : , for the southeast 14 north west J.i and southwest 'i northeast Jt and west /i southeast ' .i section 20 , town. 4 north , range 29 west Gth P. M. He names the following wit nesses to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Stephen Bolles , R. F. Loomis. J. EMoore and Alexan der Campbell all of HOY Elder , Nebraska. 52 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. , I May 15th , 1. 86 f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday , June 2G , 1880 , viz : Ella M. Piper , Homestead Entry 32GS , for the northwest h southwest M section 2 and east 5 * southeast U section 3 and northeast k northeast ' 4 section 10 township 4 , north , range 2S > west , 6 P. M. She names the following witnesses to prove her continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Joseph Stevens , Matthew Stuart , A. W. Campbell and Stephen Boles all of Box Elder , Neb. 51 G.L.LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT MCCOOK , NEB. . ) June 15th , 18SO. f Notice is hereby given that the iollowing- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Regis ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Friday , July 23.1880 , viz : Henry Tilgner , H. E. 3342 , for the west2 northwest h and west vt south west ? .t of section 1 , town. 5 north , range 30 , west. Ho names the following witnesses'to prove his continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said hind , viz : Enoch Osvog , Nelson Dueland , Bertha Kirsch andVra. . A. Register all of McCook , Neb. 3 G. L. LAWS , Register. LAND OFFICE AT McCooic , NEB. , ( . Juno 12th , 1S80. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made before Regis- teror Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Saturday , July 24th , 1880 , viz : Morton M. Hix , D. S.27'.M , for the east' . northwest 'i and east Vz south west J.i section 9. township 1 north , range 30 , west Gth P. M. He names the following wit nesses to provehis continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land : Joseph L. .Mat- son , E. Matson , Leonard Hilton and Hiram Cooley all of Vailtou , Neb. 3 G. L. LAWS , Res-later. P M , IN ! I Sash , Doors , Blinds , Lime , Cement , if * . < ! YARDS AT Bertrand , Elvvooa,0xforci , Edison , Arapahoe.Cambridge , Indianola , McCookCulbert- son , Stration , Trenton and Benkeiman in Neb. Ytima and Akron in Colo. ( INCORPORATED UNDER STATE LAWS. ) Paid up Capital , $50OOO,00 , IDOES A : M usiness r , f Collections made on all accessible points. Drafts drawn directly on the principal cities of Europe. Taxes paid for Xon-Residents. Money to loan on farming lands , village and personal property. Fire insurance a specialty. Tickets For Sale to and from Europe , CORRESPONDENTS : \ V. FRANKLIN , President. First National Bank , Lincoln , Nebraska. > JOHN R. CLARK , Vice-Preaident. The Chemical National Bank . New York. 1 A. C. EBERT , Cashier. \'r \ < r ? C. E. McPHERSON & CO. , h A "i n "v 1 y T v 1 nllll /Ann / Ivcdl Do Hcfofp Idle KTA 7PTC . OFFICE : West Dennison Street , McCOOK , NEBRASKA i EFOR SALE BY r ' * ' . V MeCOOK , NEBRASKA. ED MILL. C. A. NETTLETON , Prop. * \ M J * l -"J ? . fl CORN SHELLED AND GROUND , BOLTED , ETC. 2 BLOCKS EAST OF RUSSELL-S BARN , Me CO OK. NEBRASKA. I -I. OF MeCOOK , NEBRASKA. ra Makes First Mortgage Loans on Farm Property , OFFICE IN FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING. \ A. CAMPBELL , PRESIDENT. B. M. FREES , 1ST VICE PRESIDENT. GEO. HOCKNELL , SECRETARY. R. O. PHILLIPS , 2ND VICE PRESIDENT F. L BROWN TREASURER.