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The native American., 1838-12-15
From the Philadelphia Saturday Chronicle.
MuRPHY'S MELODIES.

The Waterman, that vain. ould Dennis Roy,
Was singing "clviu'' in lgani tones,
When he stumbled on BarneySthe beautiful! boy
Who drives the ''Rpa Rover" for Morris x Jones;
sOch Barney says Dennis, "aslape on the stones!
For shame til We now ye brte base how We snore;
Rise up, or Ill BE- olher hteakng yer bones; -
You're shame TO year country, the swa'e BaHymoFe!
Saws Barney, lyon ua@er, you inv! me moo;
was draining dgane, and be cnst 10 yonr noise;
aYou've rarishd tie whole, with yoar hiihbaiao,
Youye nutiteri my f,ncy and split al! my JOYS.
thought ait Gi4, that tt' Ba!iyhack boys
Had fight with The Hogans at hlldassy ia'r;
Bat Gon saatc scancs OF cliInood yonr horrible
voice
Has stoula me away, like thale as We are
Says Dennis .Ye know that the folks Malicious,
And ii m;Et but your fair rita;ion think,
Ifhey yoa lay there iait' they might grow susp
That Barney Delaney was bothered with drink
And the mayor, lori that same is sobr,cty'S pRkD
Says he. Dennis my Jewel. You know that our laws
, Must not or disorder and drunkennrss wink
bnt must walk AIM aud arm Milii Tie hmperaE'e
cause
Git ort v,! your ro,scIse,'' thus Barney replied,
r@ ''IhiS preaching is a.y enough TO ne sure;
Blu; ma,aj s the the temperance side
Who loves " drap Of the stuIF HAD the door
II m not drItll, thank YOU so tase me no moFe
But Tvs jIst tnck fancy 10 sape IN the air;
Git out wild you. Dennis, and don't be horer,
va '''~
"och!-thars trason, you rouge, It's and blasphemy
ats too.'
Says Dennis the watchman, "'ts hangd that you'll
" be-
Must the mayor be ahnsd by such backguards von;
"And sue replied barney, ''the country is free
"ls it then' retUru'a Dennis, "come along and Wei
s.@. see;
The watchman and mayor are the lords and the king
So Barney, you'd better be begging ofme
To spake good word for you, dear, at the ring.
SIS it begging you mane'-why thin give ye'. fist,
So Barney spp'd something in Dennis paw;--
"A terb, cried Dennis, ''go to sIape, Garling, jis
Don't yoa think you'll take could whin the air is so
raw?
Never fear but know how to manage the law:
For Ill swear hain't vou-as its morn;
blt strange, my swate catIre, you'll lave her nice
st"aw,
To slare the stones, jist as hard horn"
Says Barnov eye know IT'S all nafthrr Of taste.
And iot@ lis your tedaers and cat tails hate;
And would not he smother'd in straw like base;
But give dear little b,itl in the stra.e.
All away from tha mise Of ihe chiid"r and kate;"
Are Ee married then Barney;-- ochrae, but YOUR
right.
No woad"r at at! sich bed should be swate
HA;n you're all BY yourself Plisint dGanrs and goo,
night
Philalc1phia Sept 8.
The native American., 1838-12-15

HEOUSE-FURNISHING WARE.ROOMS. on Penn.
" IL sylvanla Avenue. near 4-2 strert-BOTELER &
DOM have Just opened their Fall Stock Of House fur
nlshng Goods, consisting of almost every article used in
genteel house keeping They have added 70 their stock
lhls season handsome assortment of plated goods such
Saiv"rs Castars Baskets. Urns, Candesicks Shutters
and Trays; which have been selected with unusual
Also, very superior English and Philadelphia Astral
and Mantcl Lamps, of superior workmanship: all
warranted in goad order.
They have. also, a handsome assortment Of Curtain
Bands, Pins, Cornices, and Poles; which together
with their large stock of Looking Glasses Cabinet
Ware Mattresses, Beds. and Bedseads Crockery.
Glass and China Ware, renders their stock more ex
t"nsve than in any other establishment of the kind
III the District; 10 which they would respectfully in.
vlte the attention Of persons furnishing.
IEey have also just received from New York hand
some assortment of CURED Maple ParIor Chairs
N.B.--They still continue TO manufacture Chairs
er'ry description.
p Shocking Glass Plates Of various sizes
lrt e.
The native American., 1838-12-15
GARLEGANI"S BALSAM OF HEALTH
PREPARED ONLY BY JOHN S. MILLER,
Iredcrick Gin, MgyaInud "

FENHIS valuable medicine has on!y been introduced t.
Il the public about five years. in various parts of the
county ami hundreds Of persons have used it, and found
its beneficial ELECTS and out OF ten have been
perman, nty cured of the Dyspepsia CEolcs Nervous
rrcnors Lowncss OF Spirits, Pa!ptation Of the Heart
and MI those o diseases resulting from dlserdered
condition oil the stomach and liver arrangement of the
digestive lnncttns such general debility or weakness
atuIeicy, loss oiappee, erncaiions and acidcs
OF the stomach cos'vrncss, head ache, Jaundce lauen
and bilious cholic, &C.
Tn" proprietor ,.cs not recommend it most patent
medicines are as cure all, and when used is found
wanting, that the public have got so much deceived, that
they scarcely be prevailed upon to Try any more
which is not the case with this Balsan of Health
hundreds of persons have received the most happy and
good effects, which tie proprietor produce, il requi
red the testimony OF many respectable PERSONS that have
been cured of the above diseases. Ii. ..
The proprietor requests all those persons that af
icte in the way above described to give his medicines
fair trial. and he assures them that they will not be dis
appointed.
The Public will find it for sale-whoesale and retail
at TODD's Drug Store.
Mach ~
The native American., 1838-12-15
60 60 szs:;sss 49,.
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD,

~,
TRANSPORTATION DEPOT
December l3, 1897
/ IS respectfully made known that merchandise O,
other commodities received at this Depot, for delivery
II Lis city, or 10 be forwarded Baltimore or 70 points
the line Of the road will hereafter he subject 10 H..
ioowing regulations, OF which those interested will
pleas" take notice
st, Tie freight and cbages on all goods consigned 70
ihGvidGas IN this city N vicinity must be paid before
thcIr removal fom tie Depot
~ Commodities offered for TRANSFORMATION must he dis
n'e"E n'iEc" and be accompanied by lIs in dupli.
r o. We member and description Of park kages 10 be or.
N"'"' we name o ihe cosgnee. ard .! the party for.
nc SANE, Otherwise ihcy cannot be received
n" '0hpa'N VIII hot h." responsible for dap,apes
"s'& i'"n i'akag" or breakagn nor III thew be re
Sp"h>iO iur daihaGr alleged TO have been received by
any Goods or commodities TRANSPORTED by thar uniec.
hc clam snail be made before the removal Of ,he g,ods
from the Depot. Further, if goods which shall have
been transported on this road be not received or taken
away hy their consignets owners on tho dav of tb
g,yal at the Depot, the Company viii not be resnonsi
W hr or pay any claims for loss or damage which
~ sASa!ted by such goods; in other words il goods as
"@o,' described, be permitted 10 remain il or on the cars
y" ~" railway or al the Depot one or more nights After
% ",'va' they viii so at The exclusive fisk Of
We owners or consipaprs. -
Tie hours for recei,in, acd ,,,;,o.;. . 49, !, .n
''' lII'h' h5ice, be from 8 4. NJ Gutil IP M
Rr order, SANIiFT cTTTTiSii-e
~ 49rrt
The native American., 1838-12-15
FLODOARDO HOWARD'g
Improved Compound
FLUID EXTRACT OF S.4RS.9P.4RILL.3

FLUID EXTRACT OF S.4RS.9P.lRILL3
FOR THE CURE OF
scrofpla Or Kings Evil, Obstinate eruptions ofthe
Chronic Rheumatism skin,
Syphilitic and MercuIial Ucerous Sores,
Diseases, Pains i'm the Bones,
White Swengs, General Debility.
And all diseases requiring the aid Of Alternative medicines
This Extract is prepared from an improved formula,
sanctioned by scientific Physicians and Pharmdceutasts aud
is decidedly OF the most active ec acols, and con-
venien preparations in use.
GSMercury is added only when regularly prescribed 40
1t should be used, where circumstances will admit,
under the guidance and direction of PHI, scian.
4, Carefully prepared and sold only afmy Pharmacy.
FLODOARDO HOWARD.
Also for sale at most of the Drug Stores in Washingt ton
City, Baltimore, and throughout the United States.
The following Select Medicines and miscellaneous
ticles are also prepared and sold as above:
HowARp's Tonic MIXTURE, warranted cure fcl
fever and ague. ......
HowARD's COMPOUND OF SARsAPARILLA, CUBEps,
CoPAIBA for the of Gonorrhea, Glerts Sric-
lures, sc. HowARDs VERMIFUGE, sale and eiieclual
worm destroying medicine
.HowARD's CATHARTlc PILLS, without mercury.
HowARD's COMPOUND KREosoTE TOOTH ACHE
DROPS
HowARp's COMPOUND SYRUP OF CARRAeEEN, .
safe, simple agreeable, and eeclua remedy for coughs
colds, asthmas, &c.
HowARDs COMPOUND KREosoTE TooTH WASH, for
arresing and preventing decay in teeth and for diseases
of the guns agreeable and pleasant wash for preserv-
ing them in healthy condition. g a.<.~
HowARD's KREosoTE TOOTH PASTE.
DR.. WIsTAR's CoUGH LozENGEs, celebrated for the
Of coughs, colds, sc. ....@ t".a
HoWARDs INDELIBLE INK.
HowARDs IMPROVED CHEMICAL CHLORIDE Soar.
HowARD's CHEMICAL SHAVING COMPOUND. ..
HoWARD's SUPERIOR TOILET Soar.
HowARD's CHEMICAL ESSENCE OF Soar, for lemov-
ing grease, paint tar, &c, from wearing apparel
HowARDs CHRYsTAL CEMENT, for mendrg broken
glass; china, earthenware, sc. ... .t
HowARD's ISSUE OINTMENT, lorkeepng open issues
and bIsters.
HowARDs MAGNOLIA EXTRACT. delicate and delci-
perfume for the toilet. ..''
HowARD's SUPERIOR COLOGNE WATER
HoWARDs FLORIDA WATER.
HowARD's LAVENDER WATER.
HowARD's HONEY WATER.
HowARDs SUPERIOR Tooth POWDER.
Anr IL
The native American., 1838-12-15
ME NEW YORK Life Insurance and rrns,

NHE NEW YORK Life Insurance ana ,r.,4
jai,, mas captai subscribed Of million Of
aoliars, but IN consequence OF being the depositor
me Iout OF ChaEceiy, and of the Surrowpae Ccnrts
OF the State of New York, as well as Of indivdais
he business means have increased 70 upwards Of five mil
inns OF dollars, as appears by report of the Master in
Chancery, dated 23d Of May, 1885. t'"t
10 persons IN public employment. who receive fixed
salaries an Institution like this affords certain mode of
securing su1fclent sum for their families at fra d
and the object Of parent, besides that of merely maH
living is TO accumulate something for the suDport a,I
eaucaton OF those who may be left behind it can be real
zed In this way without exhausting those enereas f
mind and person which usually thronoh tb
ordinary struggles of life ''e
person aged 30 years, whose income is AL 600 nor
annum may, by the appropriation OF Sis secure
to his children $4,000, fhe should die lie neyt
husband 80 years old, may provide $500 for his uiie
by paying annually the small amount Of SIl So. AT 4S
a o tiers m may create saving fund of 81 ooo for
SoI oo AT o. the same amount may be secured during
period OF seven years. for the yearly payment Of gao
Ia le MINOR ohces OF the public service, experience
mas shown tat the salaries not sufficient TO enable The
ihcumbens TO lay up any thing, even for The nfrmtes
OF age much less for the maintenance of those who sur
we ne abors OF thirty years, are therefore, productive
OF only the support of the day. and there are many sens;
tive and anxious hearts who live for the happiness Of
their amies That are arrassed for years BY the dreadful
apprehensions OF future want n" NO'
For such, Life Insurance COMPANY bolds out r.l;e
gives reality 10 hope and by the smalfeconomy Of lew
dollars per month puts the mind at ease and affords tb
means OF securing it for others. e'
The prelminaries for effecting Insnrances ,ro ,,,
SIMPLE being merely declaration of age, health. and
other particulars SET out in the forms Of tie oce t
geher with statenento of the physician and friend ftc
applicant npon some of the same pon,s the h,1Ls r
which will be furnished by the agent in Washington si,v
AS the design OF the company is profit on .Ie one sie
ana &c % 70 m he Other and lis system are
iah, to produce the mutual result Of strength 10 ieel
and security to IFS customers - " i'
ofhcers IN 'he Navy will also be Insured either for
shore or sea duty the latter service however bn Win
an additional premium, which will depend unon lie lata
tude and climate Ct The voyage
Insurance will be made for one year, or any period
W,'h seven years, or Tor life, the premium yng in
e'iri case, according to the term. The risk Of The com
pany will commence with the date of the policy; but no
Insurance will be considered valid until the policy il
aepered to me insured. Full information will be given
upon application, post paid TO
HENRY NJ. MORFIT,
Hashiag,'s City.
The native American., 1838-12-15

POPULAR Errors. THAT contract, made o.,
Sunday, is rot binding.
That. IL order 70 exclude q child from sharr
in his fathers estate. the fathers will must Give
him something, however small. or mention him
Ill any manner. -..#
That LAWYER, to succeed in his profession, is
Obliged 70 utter fqsehood.
That the citation of nony books, or the use o,
learned words, is a sign Of learning.
That persons who clamor for practice as better
than theory, and are celebrated by themselves an,
their friends IS practical men, are always NOR,
trustworthy than those whom they deride as .thc
orists. The former have usually no guide bu,
their own (ofton narrow experiences: the latte,
sometimes have the lights gathered bv = thousand
clear and actirc minds, during ages Of ,|iIicen
and enlarged observation. 4 properly construct.
cd theory Is the mctIlodlzed. the dgeste,, result.
OF what las been seen and done hv hundreds OF
''practic2! men"
That .t;'st /3rs is necessarily purer, or stron-
GER than scco&d, hr thir}, or ionr love. .
That Keeping the door open in cold weather. is
conducive 10 he4ltb.
That other people have not Us many, or as
great causes OF unhappness, as ourselves
That any simpleton will do for LEGISLATOR
That man, whom his neiehbors would not
trust with hundred dollars of their own money.
is fit to be trusted with the most important public
interests.
That ea"cation consists onv Y in being sent to
school: or in book learning
That political consistency is shown by alherine
constantly TO the same men, through all the chan
ges of conduct and opinion.
That 1t is jaconSiste22cy to think with one par
tv Oh some points, and with an opposite party on
other polnts.-La. lIc25eager. Wy,
The native American., 1838-12-15
THOMAS c. SON,

T-EEPS a; his Stable the Of Third street,
IN Penn. Avenue, Hacks for hire by the hour, day.
week for any longer period. HIS terms are in strict
mpance with the law of the Cooperation and hs hack
driven by careful obgng drivers person will always
be found al the stable receive ORDERS and directions
let will be cheeriuy and promptly attended TO- ami
lies wishing 10 ride in the morning evening can always
be accommodated by making early application.
/. {. Wilson has also for hire one horse view Jer-
sey built Buggy. The Buggy is covered. Gentlemen
wishing FIRST rate affair are invited TO call.
Sept 29-tL ~.
The native American., 1838-12-15

yKTAsHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD The
w The Passenger trains this Road will daily start
as follows, viz:
FROM WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE,
At 6 o'clock A. Nj. and at l-2 O'Clock, p. NJ
FROM BALTIMORE FOR WASHINGTON,
At nine O'Clock 4. NJ. and at four O'Clock, p. M.
Passengers by the lnoru!ng train II proceeding west
wardy can connect w4h the Western train on the BAL
timore and Ohio rail road at the Relay house, reach
Frederick in time for the Western stages that leave there
at II O'clock lIarpers Ferry IN time for the
evening train 10 Winchester! while passengers travelling
eastwardy are conveyed through to Philadelphia withou,
unnecessary detention Baltimore reaching Phadel
pha in time for the evening line TO New York; and thus
accomplishing the journey from Washington to New York
in one day.
un,ter no circumstances whatever the train be de-
layed beyond tie hour liked for starting It's therefore.
respectfully sg5ese that Psapngers procure their tick
cts the previous evening; to enable them to do which,
theotce will be kent open till half past seven o'clock,
oct. 6. SAMUEL srETTINIUs. Agent
NEW DRY GOODS 81 ORE.-The subscribers hav.
ngr:aken the store formerly occupied by p II. Bor-
ld Pennsylvania .tvene between Stt and 9Th s's.,
opposite the Centre Market. have opened entire fresh
s'ne, of Ssu>onabi" Dy Goods, to which they would
particularly invite the attention Of purchasers, having
been selected with great care and will Ee disposed Of
A. W. s J. Z. TURNER.
pHRENCH acknowledgement to-day
4 50 pieces French Cassimeres which will be sold
by the Iiece, very cheap. . 8.
Nnv G-8t BRADLEY & CATLETT
r ONG MERINO SCARFS,-We have Just received
IA iC0 Long Scarts, (very Gne and will be sold great
barga!ts.)
Also, 200 handsome shawls, very cheap.
Nnr. G--3t BRADLEY & CArLETT.
slvkENCH AND ENGLISH BEAVER CLOTHS
z Onened 10 day
10 pieces very superior Beaver Cloths
Nhicl. will he sold low by the piece
N,, a RRADJ nv g. CATTETT
NGRAIN CARpEISWe have on hand handsome
1 lot Of Ingram Carpetng, which will be soil! low
Dec. l-3t BRADLEY & CATLETT.
g!7ANCY GOODS
4 20 pieces figured Gro de Maps and Rept Silka
10 DO plain Point de Sole
10 do do Gro de Maps
II do Italian Lutesrngs, black
; do ) ! nIark and hue-bark Lustrings
; do blue black Poult de Sole
ado do. Gro de Afriquc a.
5 do French Bonbasn
10 do plain and figured Satins
5 do figured do for evening dress
cartoons French Work Collars
do Black Lace Wells
20 dozen linen cambria Hdkfs
$ do fancy scaris and Hdkfs.
Nov l0-3t a. w. s. J. E. TURNER
The native American., 1838-12-15

A LEES Lottery and Exchange Office 3 doors .as4
"A. ofthe National Hotel Penns ylvania Ayenpe u ba,
he keeps constantly on hand fine selection Of 1,ctst
in all The various Lotteries drawing under ,be non
agement OF d. S. Gregory g. Go. '' "'a"-
All orders promptly attended TO-
The native American., 1838-12-15
co n S u NJ P IL O N!

nR. RELIES ASTHMATlC PILLS have. from
- their extraordinary success in giving instant relief
and in curing Colds, Coughs, Asthmas, Difficulty OF
Breathing, Wheezng, ghtness Of the Chest Pain in the
Sde Splitting of Blood, Chness and Shiverings that
precede Fevers and Lung Complaints generally become
after from every part of the country account Of the
astonishing which has attended their aminsra
ton in the above complaints frequently curing the most
obstinate cases, and giving the most unexpected relief
after every other remedy has failed, and persons had
given themselves up in despair Of a cure!
They have been known to persons supposed to be
far gone in consnnroi, aid exhibiting all the appear.
Of approaching dissolution. .0 ".
And such have been the sautary effects of these Pills
in hopeless so Far 10 migate the sirngs
of the patient evidently to prolong life for days and
weeks, and give to it positive comfort they never
pected to ENJOY.
The operation Of the pills is wonderful in easing respi-
ration, quieng the cough, and procuring comfortable
rest.
Common colds frequently removed in a few hours
NS' Although (says person speaking OF those Pis)
my wife has tried various medicines Of the first celebrity,
for an Aslmatic difficulty, Tor affection of the ungs)
which at times exceedingly distressing, conining
her to her house for days and weeks together she finds
nothing gires her tie ref schch Ree's ahaatic Pills do
easing her respiraoE quieting her cough and giving
her comfortable rest md this is the testimony Of hun
dreds thousands. The relief which aged people, as
well Others experience from the Of these Pills is
truly astonishing and renders them invaluable to many
and fact to some, essential auxiliary to their
comfort, and almost to their existence!
0G- Physician informs the Proprietor that gentle
in the country observed to him. he had reason TO be-
eye the OF these ills had been the means of saving
his life.
Price-whole boxes 30 Pills, 81; half do IL Pills
50 cents.
Prepared by Thompson Ridder Eoston and for sale at
TODD'S Drug Store. .M
The native American., 1838-12-15

oval, COAL! WOOD, WOOD!-The subscribers
~ would call the attention of their friends and the Pub
lie generally 10 superior White Ash Coal they have
at present. which they desrous of disposng Of for
cash, or to punctual customers.
They also anticipate large supply Of best Oak Wood
ry way Of the railroad, in the of the coming
month. ..s
Apply at Wood and Coal Yard, Pennsylvania Avenue,
between 4 IL and Sd streets
All orders left at the of Mr.. Ddward Simms will
be pnnctuay attended to-
Dec. l-3t. P. M. PEARSON & CO.
The native American., 1838-12-15
i IMPORTANT INFORMATION to persons afflicted

i IMPORTANT INFORMATION to persons afflicted
with the following complaints, viz scroiua, Leprosy
sa leherm St! Anthonys Fire. Fever Sores, even when
the bones are affected, White Sweings; Violent Erup.
tons after measels, Scurvy, Foul fostering Erupons
Pimped and Carbunced faces Sore Eyes Sore legs Scad
Head Ulcers, Venereal Tains. when Mercury has failed
and all disorders arising from impure state of the blood
and assured that Dr. RELIES Botanical Drops
continue unrvaed for the prevenlion relief and
these complaints. In proof of hch read the following
remarkable care cfa case Of IL gears sionding:
Extract OF a letter. ''sir: My leg which before did
not look like human limb is now entirely healed up
laiter resisting every other application for IL years')
Previous to taking your Relies Botanical Drops, had
given up all hope Of relief.
4nother Case. An agent writes, "There is a person
taking the Botanical Drops, evidently with the creates,
advantage" He declares, 10 use his own words at is
doing wonders for him., and is, it were scratching
him from the grave
Numerous instances have occurred where persons were
pining away miserable existence nothing they could
procure aHording them permanent relief until they ha
made nse OF the anove invaluable Medicine.
They are also the best Spring and Autumnal Pbysi,
Price 81, or bottles for So.
For sale by S.J.TODD,
March 2I. Washington, ID. c.
The native American., 1838-12-15

INGRAM CARPETING.-2OO 900 yards Ingram Car
Il peting .
SO very handsome tuited Rugs, Just received by
Nav BRADLEY s. CATLETT.
yTERY FINE IRISH LINENS.-5O pieces very supe-
Y rior Linens, jnst received by
Nov eft BRADLEY & CATLETT.
aNORD'S ELEGANT AND FASHIONABLE BOOT
Il AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT-The subscri.
ber has reaoyed to the two doors east of the one
lately occupied BY himself (and nearly opposite Browns
lote) which he has fitted up in style not equaed by
any establishment OF the kind in the District, where he
prepared, with very sci! ct stock Of Boots and Shoes
o every description, 10 attend TO his customers in the
best possible manner, he but the very best
materials, has set OF ourneymen not surpassed by any
in the United States and 10 attend which he has employ
ed hr. James Parsons. who is so avoraby known tohe
ciizens of the District not to require single remark
r~re. But he las succeeded perfectly in fitting
those OF my customers whom lie has attended 10, can
but remark in Justice 10 his merit, that he has become,
experience and the assiduous attention TO bu
siness perfectly hahtated TO the most elegant style Of
cutting and fitting much so, that be rarely fails
in giving perfect ht
Al! kinds Of work got up in the most elegant manner,
and orders attended TO with the utmost despatch.
Sept 1T. Jos. B. FORD.
The native American., 1838-12-15

VTERY FINE IRISH LlNENS.-50 pieces very snPe
' rior Linens, just received by
Nov. 9-3t BRADLEY u CAlLElI.
The native American., 1838-12-15

RooK AND JOB pRIrTlNG neatly executed .,
Eb this office. <"eSa'eo as
The native American., 1838-12-15

MAY & JONES, attorneys at Law, Washington, D c..
ltl offer their professional services to the Public in the
Courts of the District OF Columbia and the neghboring
counties in Virginia and Maryland They will attend TO
the prosecution of claims before Congress- the Depart
ments. the General Land Office. &c. &c. Their office
is on the corner Of Pennsyva and Third street.
in the same building with Gen. Walter Jones, TO whom
they respectfully make reference.
HENRY MAY
CHAS. L. JONES.