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CORRESPONDENCE.
How glorious is this invention Of writing, where
by we can easily communicate to our absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasure or Improvement "
ALEXANDRIA. June /, 1876.

ALEXANDRIA, June ], 1916.
MEssRs. EDlroRs: One of the most SOL
emn and affecting scenes have ever wit
messed was the funeral OF WM.s G. DoBiE
yesterday afternoon. Contrary to the usual
custom on such occasions, music was dis.
pensed with, and the mortal remains Of young
D. were borne in silence to the grave, pre-
ceded by the Friendship, Hydraulion, and
Sun Fire Companies, Of which last he was a
member, and followed by the officiating cer-
gymen, Rev. Messrs. JoB GUEST and JOHN S..
REESE, and long train OF sorrowing friends
and acquaintances. The fremen did moi ap-
pear in uniform, but were designated only BY
small ribbon worn upon the left breast, and
by the usual badge of mourning on the LETT
arm the coffin, instead Of being placed in a
hearse, was borne upon bier, covered with
black pail, upon which lay the uniform Of
the deceased. 1t seems to me that there is
something far more impressive and solemn in
bearing our departed friends to their last rest
| ing place in this manner than in the usual os-
teNtHuuuS pdlduc VI ACdioCo, caliio6S03 49, !,
and really hope the example now set may be
so followed up that il may become an estab-
Iished custom. am pleased to observe, too,
that music is dispensed with. never could
see the propriety Of its use on such occasions,
whether on Sunday or not, and | hope it will
in future be omitted.
The subject Of retrocession to Virginia con-
tinues 10 occupy large share Of attention,
all eyes being directed to the Senate. Petitions
and remonstrances are in circulation, but the
signatures to the former are by far the most
numerous. regret exceedingly the action Of
| your Councils on the subject. Our citizens
cannot but regard it as most unwarrantable
interference in matters not concerning your
municipal interests, and as exhibiting spirit
foreign to that which has ever characterized
the official intercourse between our corporate
authorities and yours. To say that our peo-
pie are deeply Indignant would be inadequately
to express their feelings at hearing Of this most
uncalled for proceeding, and there can be no
doubt but it will tend to unite US all in epposi-
ton to this invasion Of onr rights and in favor
Of the measure sought to be defeated. We
are not meddlesome or quarrelling people,
but our motto is Of revolutionary memory,
Don't tread on me-" L.
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CHRISTIAN UNION.

On Sabbath afternoon, the Lords supper
was administered in the Central Presbyterian
church just dedicated and under the pastora
charge Of Rev. S. Tustin, to members of hi,
own congregation. together with those of Sc
veral other churches, who had been invited t.
participate with this. This is Christian spi
rt, indeed, and we trust the same charity will
be exhibited.more extensively in all the branch
es of Christs church.
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A NOBLE SENTIMENT.

The following is an extract from letter of
Mr. JOHN c. HARNESS. TO the citizens of
Washington:
GAS to my temperance principles, they are
known. They have been not only proclaimed
upon the highway, but heralded upon the
wings Of the press have practised the prin-
ciple of total abstinence from my childhood
and have put forth the best energies Of my ma.
ture in endeavoring, by moral suasion, to woo
back my erriDg brethren from the vortex Of in
temperance"
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@ Walls OF WRATH"

Our good brother, the city reporter of the
National lntelligencer alludes to us as rath-
er vindictiye organ ; speaking Of the " so.
da-fountains 2 in our city, he says:
Now, one can hardly enter an apothe.
cary or confectionary's store on Pennsyl.
vania avenue without finding soda water d
so excellent and invigorating quality that
If we had not sort Of presentment that the
Columbian Fountain would again empty the
phials of its wrath on lis, we should be dis
posed to place our soda-water men among
the makers and venders OF strong drink"
We would inform our temperance broth
er, that zoe have no phials of wrath " to
pour upon any. We speak the truth in
love-" But there are "phials Of wrath =
in the hand Of God, and we warn all men
to beware how they triAe with him, though
we are perfectly willing to submit to any
efforts they may make to injure us. As to
the g da-fountains, !" and their proprietors,
we never expressed an objection to any,
save those who mingle poison with the
excellent and invigorating" beverage. We
are against the use Of Alcohol, as bever-
age, in any form; and SO we believe, is our
worthy brother alluded to, and we take i,
fer granted, though the above extract seems
to look another way, that he would do
nothing to hinder us from promoting the
disuse Of the poisonous draught which con-
tains alcohol, whether it be soda water, or
any other kind of beverage.
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TEMPERANCE AND RELIGION

We do not contend that the cause of tempe
rance is all sufficient. We do not pu, il in The
place Of religion. a. some enemies Of the cause
say we do But we consider it par, Of reli-
gion; one Of the virtues inculcated in the Chris
rian system. YET, even this is not our strong
ground we argue that, aside from religion.
this cause, considered sbstractly, is Of the vi.
most importance 10 the interests Of humanity
The use OF Alcohol AZ beverage for man is
destructive, 10 say nothing now ofhis spiri'u-
al lweIiare) Of his happiness in mere human
point Of view. Were we in6del in our idea O
religion, we would still ugrs the prcpriety ofsup
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&S> Admission Reduced to 25 cenfs..sS,
LAST WEEK
OF THE GRAND EXHIBITION OF
ILLUMINATED
CHEMICAL DIORAMAS,
A T CARUSPS SALOON. Monday evening.
n June lst and every evening during the week.
|. Milan Cathedral
II. Cruci6xion.
III. Holy Sepulchre.
w. Belshazzar's Feast
r. WINTER begs leave to inform the citizens Of
Washington and vicinity that this will be the last
week Of his exhibition in this city.
U Admission IS cents only. Doors open at
~, commencing at 81 o'clock precisely. Day En-.
hibitions on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons Al
A o'clock precisely. For full description see small
bills. ;una l-Iv
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THE WASHINGTON PULPIT.
lerfs Of the different Ministers on Sabbath,
M0u 81. 1916.

Isrts Of the different Ministers on Sabbath,
May 81, 1916.
FOURTH PRES. CHURCH, 9th ST.
REV. JOHN c. sMITH-PAsToR.
Morning. (3d discourse Matt. 6. l2, "For-
give US our debts, as we forgive our debtors" !"
Evening. Philippians 4. 3, 'Those women
which labored with me in the Gospel" MISSY
sermon.)
UNITARIAN CHURCH.
REV. J. p. MOORE.
Morning. | Cor. 5. 2, "Other foundation
can no man lay than that is laid, which is Je.
sus Christ"
NINTH ST. METH. p. CHURCH.
REV. s. X. Cox--PAsToR.
Morning. Rev. 2. 50, 10. subject-The
Spirits Address to the Church in Smyrna.
Evening. Rev. A. S. Eversole, from James
|. 20, "Whoso looketh into the perfect law of
liberty, and conlinueth therein, lie being not
forgetful bearer, but doer of the work, this
man shall be blessed in his deed.'
NorIcE.-There will be regular preaching
at'ths church on Thursday evenings.
lST COL. BAPTIST CHURCH.
REV. WIN. WILLIAMS.
Morning. Matt 1. l3, For thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and he glory, for.
ever Amen"
Evening. Mark l3, 80. "And what say
10 you, say 10 all. watch.v
Night. Exodus 80. 26, !" Who is on the
Lords side"
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-The fire al halfpast 2
O'Clock on Monday morning, was caused by
the burning OF The "Lace Emporium" Of MIR.
F. Pulvermacher, on the south side Of Pratt
street, few doors west Of Charles. The flames
spread SO rapidly that Mr.. Pulvermacher's ia
mily barely escaped from the second story, by
means Of back shed. The building, which
was two story brick, was, with its contents,
entirely destroyed. The loss is estimated al
sic, 900, on which there is an insurance in the
FiremeA's Office, Of 81 600.
Bslinors Clipper.
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Reported for the Columbian Fountain.
Tw enty ninth Congress:
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
MONDAY, June | 1916.


COMMERCIAL RELATIONS.
Mr.. Dix presented memorial from New
York, asking measures for more systematic
commercial relations with countries on the
Eastern Continent, by sending ministers.
INDIAN TRIBES.
Mr.. Sewer reported'a bill regulating inter-
course with Indian tribes in Oregon.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.
Mr.. Dix reported, with amendments, the
bill from the House establishing the Smithso
nian Institution.
OREGON.
Mr.. Cass replied to the speech of Mr.. Ben
ton on former occasion, and proceeded TO es,
tablish our line TO 54 40.
MIR. Benton rejoined, in favor of 49 as our
boundary of Oregon.
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N E W S ITE NJ s.
What is it but Map Of busy life,
Its fluctuations and its vast concernss- C0Upey.

TEnPERANcE.-An new impulse has been gl-
ven to the temperance cause in the North
Of Europe, and convention for three king
doms is to be held in June.--Every dollar
due the temperance paper should be forwarded
the moment il is due.-The importation OF
foreign liquors for the past year has been o.
300, 900 gallons.
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LNOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTTON.-ON
Il MONDAY, the 9th day of June, at IL o'clock,
A, M, on the premises, one mile and half from
Washington, fronting on the road leading from the
Toll-gate on the Baltimore Turnpike to the Ana
costa Bridge containing IS acres of welI-imuroved
land, with small Frame House, and other out.
buildings. The place is well watered by two
Springs, and Pump at the door. There is on il
an excellent peach orchard, in fine bearing ORDER
As for situation and convenience to market il can
not be surpassed. Any person desirous of viewing
the property can do by calling on the subscriber
living thereon. Terms liberal, and made known on
the day Of sale. JOHN A. BARTRUFF.
june 29-lw R. w. DYER, Auctioneer.
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JUST RECEIVED.

MOW landing cargo Of White Pine Lumber
lN consisting Of A, 6-4 and s-4 Select and com.
mon cuttings, HemIock Rails, Cherry, Ash, Poplar,
and Maple, together with general assortment of
building materials, which will be sold low for CASH
OF short notes.
FOR RENT.-Two nearly new story brick
houses on ltb street, between G and H streets
Enquire at the Lumber Yard, 18th street and Ca
nal. WARD & LEHMAN
iuDe I-tf
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rs To the Young Men Of Alexandra,
d. G. A meeting ofthe young men Of AlexandIis
between the ages Of i6 and rs, will be held at the
Hydraulion Hall, on Tomorrow (Wedncsdsy)
Evening, the Sd Of June, ls46, at o'clock, TO
the purpose of taking into consideration the forma-
ton Of Young Mems Temperance Society in this
place. Come up, one and all, to the aid Of this
glorious enterprise, and put end to the ravages
Of Intemperance among us. june 22t
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

Etna Fire Insurance COMPANY. of uo NJ
ford, Connecticut.
A PPLICATION for insurance. or tbe rensw.l
IA Of policies, and all business connected with
the Office, may be made to the subscriber. agent Of
the Company for the District of Columbia. and Vi.
cnty with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other Office.
d. A. HALL, Agent
Washington, la april, 1916.
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PORT OF GEORGETOWN.

ARRIVED SINCE SATURDAY MORNING.
: Schr. Hunter, Chopper, Port Deposite, to
King and Plckrell.
Schr. Olympia, Stokely, Port Deposite, to
J. Libbey.
Schr. Joseph Bell. Phillips, Nanticoke, to j.
Libbey.
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just Received.

a LOT Of fine Cigars and Tobacco. invite
"A my friends and the public generally to call
and Try Tor themselves. l. s. BALL,
iune l-eod3w.
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Bs|tinlors Clipper.

Here is good parody on the well known
song of the "Troubadour."
Gaily the editor
Smoked his segar,
While he was scissoring
News near and far
Looking for murders dire,
Items--or puffs,
Devil say--devil say
Amt that enough.
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PLACES OF PUBLIC WORSHIP

Mr.. w. Hunt reported bill TO extend the
provisions OF the act of June 1874, concerning
conveyances or devises of places of public wor,
shipin the District Of Columbia; which was
read and committed 10 the committee of the
whole on the state of the Union.
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APOLOGY

The list of arrivals is omitted to-day, on &C
count of the absence OF our rerorter of tn
same, from the city.
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REPRESENTATIVE FROM rrxAs.

The Hon. D. S. Kaufman, Representative
from the eastern district of Texas, was intro
duced by Mr.. Morse of Louisiana, and took
the oath Of office-to support the Constitution
The House proceeded TO the consideration of
business relating to the territories, according to
the special order.
And at quarter past three O'Clock adjourn.
ed.
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Great fears are entertained that the Smith.
soniaA Bequest bill will be again lost for want
Of time to consider it. Yesterday in the Senate
it was reported from the select committee, with
numerous amendments, which will, il adopted,
make it necessary 10 return the bill TO the
House. If members would work harder in
the early part Of the session, these evils would
no longer exist.
Some Of our members of Congress have no
very great opinion Of the monster submarine
explosive vessel, about which so much has
been said. In the first place they ask, how
could crew be got or some declare that
more good would be, effected by arming a
whale, or chartering the sea serpent until the
close Of the war.
In the House yesterday, Mr.. Mcconnell
moved to amend a pending bill by inserting
twenty-five thousand dollars for grocery al
Niagara Falls, with all the 6xins" He also
moved to amend another bill, by inserting the
sum Of twn millions for curng..fo legislation.
AT the Far yesterday half drunken man
picked up one of the beautiful specimen swords,
and drawing il from the scabbard, swore he
was ready at that moment to 60 to the relief of
General Taylor. He had better FIRST relieve
himself, by signing the pledge. Charity be-
gins al home.
-~~~~--~-~~~~~--~~~~~-~~
Many inquiries are making as to what has
become OF the man and woman with the "three
children at birth" Some assert that the
man has been bought up by certain spectators
and intends to 60 TO Oregon
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

PEEITEFTIARY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Mr.. Huntsr reported bill concerning the
Penitentiary in the District of Columbia; which
was ordered to be printed.
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On Thursday morning il is understood, that
the colored people will be permitted to visit the
Fair.
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THE F0'UNT AIN
TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 2, 1886
SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE
Bible.

4y. The Columbian Fountain has nearly, il not
qnte, as wide circulation in this city any other
paper Published here; we believe its circulation
among the citizens themselves is wider than any 9TH
er city paper. Advertisers would do well to keep
this in mind
Mr.. JOHN +. BARNARD, the agent for the District,
will promptly attend to all business connected with
the paper. Advertisements, &C., will also reach ms
safely II handed to the Carriers, placed in box
at Mr.. SToTf's Drug Store. s&
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DIED.

In this city, on Sunday morning. MARY
ANN. daughter Of Peter aud Catherine McGui-
ness, in the 9th year Of her age
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"A little learning is dangerous thiDg:"-
Edward Thomas, verdant and unsophistica
ted young man from the country. went TO
stealing books to crafty his peculiar love, and
was fined $40 and costs.-Boston Sun.
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The national debt Of France amounts to
8,OOO,OOO,OOO francs, or 1888, ,OOO.O .OOO, sterl-
ing.
!, There are said to be 623, 900 females receiv-
ing their education in French converts.
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CITY AFFAIRS.

Let not be absorbed in the doings OF Others
to forget what is going on at home.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-07-24
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.

e meeting is held at the Mayors Office TO.
night on the subjec, he sufferers by the Nantucket Fire
D The Universalist Picknck, for the Sunday
school children OF Brooklyn and SewYors attended BY
their teachers. parents Snd f.snd, numbering In al!
about thousand nothing daun.ed by the threatening
aspect OF the we,ther proceeded Yonksrs Wednesday
morning in the steamer South America, their annual
pcknek excursion at which delightful place they arrived
about haf past o'clock and much the astonish-
nent OF those who left behind who JAGGED that the
excursion would be postponed 70 rer day tsmpsr
:he usual eDoyments OF such occasions occurred Until
about three oock when IL commenced raining and the
sports Of the grove changed TO such could be
ren!en;y pursued board the boat; and these
few Suffice 1. 10 say tina; music anu dancing and iano-
cen. sarty prevailed all seeuD. 10 he governed by the
universal law Of kindness and al exhibiting, for day
in the year !. least, such feelings toward another
we think would furnish good STANDARD for he everyday
intercourse Of life The boat returned 70 the City az about
seven o'clock no ,ccden, having happened and ali having
been highly delighted With The festivities OF The day
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-07-24
Tho Proposed Compremise.

We do not publiah the details Of the proposed
Compronnise. which reached night before last, as
they may readily be made on, by any one familiar
with The Tariff as II Is, and no other would be
likely TO pay much attention 10 them. The general
principle IL reduction Of Is per cent Of all the
duties which now exceed 30 per cent. preserving
the MInimums as well Specific duties Of the pres
emit law. On many articles this would do very well
Oh others not 90 well. Wool, for example, is pro-
posed TO be charged cent per pound and 80 pei
cent I'D valorem, while Woolens generally are 10
pay bat 80 per cent ad valorem. The effect of this
could not fell to be disastrous 1t is quite possible
tina. there are Wool growers 80 mutton headed as
10 supposs that, If the duty on Wool Is but hign
enough, il makes little odds to them that Wooiens
are admitted lower bat intelligent men know 'ne'
the reduction Of the duty on Woolens not o'nef-
wise specified from 40 per cent 10 80 whhe 'ne
doty on Wool is kept at higher point ~'ii aneo'
disastrously the w DOL growing well as @anu'sc-
turing interest. and surely Wool is low enough no"
We hope Il cannot fall much if any lower IL Loco
Focoisn is permitted TO do lis worst on Tue iafiH
Isit wise, then to seem to save the Iarih when al
in,eres. 80 i'm portant is to be sacrificed
We might say more. but forbear. We trust the
Wings In Congress will calmly, earnestly consider
any proposition which may be made from the other
side, and vote upon it as their unbiased judgment
shall dictate. Our desire to preserve and render
durable the fabric of our National Prosperity Is no,
less erven, than that of others If all the interests
involved eau be saved by a compromise, we GER
,ainly can have no objection. If some are to be
preserved while others are sacrificed, we would
rather the work were left entirely in the hands OF
those whom the People have chosen TO rule over
than
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-07-24

Advices from New Orleans TO the evening OF the
18th have been received at Washington, with LEI
,ers from Matamoros OF Jsly Sd and 9Th.
Gen. Taylor announced 10 TWO Of the regiments
OF the 4th tina, in few days be would have boats
TO transport them to Canargo. whence he would pu;
them directly in motion for Monterey and ii they
got no fgbt before the summer closed, il would not
be his fault.
The papers Of Texas and Matancros are full OF
details OF the celebration OF the 4,h- The rains
were holding up. Some sickness prevailed, mostly
bowel complaints. The measles had appeared in
Marks's regiment, and several men were down viii
the complaint.
NJ D. E. Gray had arrived in Reynos. from the
upper country by way Of Monterey, and reported
the Me1icans very apathesic il regard TO the war
Five hundred Mexican volunteers at Monclova
had refused to serve on hearing of sviciores
Some disafection among the Louisiana Volunteers
had appeared, but il would be settled, having been
referred to Gen. Smith. The wounded and sick were
doing well ], Fort Polk
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-07-24
New Publications.

r. EccLEsrAsTIcAL REMISlscEScEs OF TEE
CyrrEo STATES By Rev EDWARD WALES, late Rector
Of Christ Church Rockville, Maryland, eleven resi-
tsu: In America" Is CT PP just Published By
wiley Pltnac1 lsI B.oatsay. II consists mainly CT
skstch.s of WIS, the author Lnt heart daring his
residence II his county Episcopal C!erc1ia and
vii be Interesting chiefly re members Of he s'copal
Church BY whom II VII eozst ,. thought valuable
addition 20 he. Eee.i |; very neat
u printed
q TEE LIVING AGE, No Us, Usy be found
a, Tsylsr's As:or House. In contents are quite nh-
ceaneous The louges, article is one OF no little Interest,"
f.ou F.szsr's Magazine 90 The Past and Present Con
di,;su Of British Poes.y Besides this we notice an
article from the Christian Observer IN which Il Is coz
eu,vely shown Tia, the eccentric SIDNEY SIXTH me
cassac denounce- Of Reputation. was guilty OF the
crosses; plagiarism, Of his printed Sermons This
will create l!t;e gurprse IN literary and religious
circles.
II THE Son OF TEMPERANCE AND Re.
cRAsTTE"! Is the a:Is Of new monthly periodical pub
l.hed II Albany. Il I. edited BY NJ, J. Stanley Smith.
who was formerly connected With the Albany Daily
American Cidzer. The srs: number has reached Is.
I. Sled With variety OF e1csler; articles. AID we s1
oect j. vii! prove valuable auxiliary II The s-ea, cause
IN which +; Is embarked.
r. TIE NEw-YoRK DissEoToR,' quarter
IL journal of Medicine, Surgery Magnetism, MesueEsn
and The collateral Sciences with the mysteries and fa
aces Of The fsczl;5. edited By HALL SHERWOOD, ~ D.
mas been published and be hsd at lo2 ChsmseE'ss
Price one dollar gear.
p Harper & Brothers have issued Nos and
OF Morses CerOSraphi: Maps These NUMBERS eoH;ein
MAPS Of New-Tork Sew-York City and vicinity, Florida
West A!sbama Connecticut, Canada East. Georgia North
America.
n No of the Pictorial HISTORY OF Esq
LANE has been published By The Harpes. ri An excel
len, work and the publishers giving dress worthy
OF is character.
e The Juy number OF Tit, " TAiLoR' EcLEc-
TIC RErosrTonY" has jus, been published and can be
lad 3, the ofice, l3e Nassau.st
e No. 20 of Frosts PICTORIAL HISTORY OF
TIE WORLD r,ay had OF Graham, Tribune Buildings.