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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
$500 Challenged!
EgORENsACK's WORM SYRUP.

EsOBENSACK's WORM SYRUP.
An article founded upon Scientific P,nci
pies, compounded with purely vegetable
substances, being perfectly safe when TAX.
ell, and has NEVER been known to fail in
curing the most obstinate case. WonMs
can never exist when this remedy ia once
used, from the fact that it not only des
Toys them but removes all the slime and
mucus which may remain.
HE Tape Worm.
This worm is the most difficult one 10
destroy Of all that inhabit the human BODY.
1t grows to an almost indefinite length.
and becoming so coiled and fastened in
the intestines and stomach as to produce
Fits, st. Nitus' Dance, &c, which is the
cause of many going to the grave, not be.
lievlng that these complaints have theu
origin from the tape worm: consequently
they do not use the proper medicines for
their disease. To those who are afflicted
with this awful foe to health, recommend
the use of my Worm Syrup, and Liver
Pills; the syrup to be taken in doses of two
tablespoons full three times a day, then
take from five to eight of my Liver Pills,
to dislodge and pass the worm. BY strictly
ASAAO"llLS lllCSC the InOSt Cd
stinate cases Of Tape Worm can be speed
lily cured.
Round or Stomach Worm.
This worm is usually found in the small
lntestlnes, and is the worm most common
TO children, yet it is not entirely confined
to them, as adults have frequently been
known to suffer with them The syrnp-
toms most prominent while affected with
this worm, are hardness and fullness OF the
belly, Shiny stools, looseness of the bowels,
picking at he nose, blueish streak under
the eyes. &c. If you. or any of your chill
dren have any of the above symptoms,
HOBENSACK'S WORM SYRUP can b.
safely depended upon-by using it you
have a certain, safe, and speedy cure; and il
after using it according to the directions
the patient is not restored to health, and
the worms thoroughly eradicated from the
system, you can rest assured there is no
remedy beyond the grave, as for fail. thera
is no such word as fail with those who use
my WoaL SYRUP.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28

A LII persons indebted TO US will please
IA call and settle. This is the first call
We have made Old our customars and hope il
will meet with prompt attention.
The notes and accounts will be found in
The hands OF Mr.. Chas Dudley. in the abb
sence of VIM. Il. Street.
STREET BROTHERS.
Agency City, Sept. LIST, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
WAN ted.

k0l0 LBS Of Seneca Snake Root wan
JUUU ted, for which we will pay the
highest market price in goods. if delivered
soon. Also Mustard Seed taken in ex-
change for goods, by
JOHN PUMROY.
Ottumwa, May 23d. 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28

ever brought 10 this mark ct, which offer
for sale at the lowe st possible prices.
And as my goods were purchased in the
East with cash, am prepared to say to all
my former friends and customers, as well as
host OF new ones who may be pleased to
favor nc with call; that | am determined
not to be undersold, but to sell little low
or than any other house in the upper coun-
Try, keokuk Burlington and all towns on
the Nh ssissiPpi River not excepted.
therefore, most cordially solicit all per
sons wishing to purchase anything in nv
line, to call and examine my goods as well
as my prices, and then act as their better
judgement and own interest would seem to
dictate
My stock consists in the following arti-
ces, viz:
u Il II q =.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
NEW LEATHER STORE,


On Wain Street, KeokUFk, HOwa.
TFEHE subscribers have recently opened q
4 House IN this City, on MAIN STREET,
north side, in GAMRLE's New BUILDIgG. for
the manufacture Of LEATHER in all
its branches, and for the transaction of a
general
HIDE. LEATHER. T.QNYER' S
OIL md OE.N.AKER'S
FINDING BUSINESS,
and will keep constantly on hand full and
complete assortment of all goods belong
ing to the trade, and are prepared and de-
termined to dispose Of them, wholesale and
RETAIL upon as favorable terms as can be
had in St, Louis and Cincinnati markets.
Every excrtion will be made to keep Goods
Of the very best quality.
We respectfully invite the attention Of
Merchants and Manufacturers of the sur
rounding country TO an examination Of our
stock and prices before purchasing else
where. Our stock comprises every article
belonging to the trade.
The highest market price in cash will De
paid for Hides and Skins.
A. z. THOMAS &c co.
Keokuk. Dec. 18th, lS5l-ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
TAM BARK WANTED.

r WILL pay the highest market price in
i Cash or Leather Tor 200 cords of Black
and White Oak Bark, delivered at my Tan
Yard in Agency City. J. Is. SPRAGUE.
Jan. 9th. 1858. If
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
yvKERqATa H.. ORR,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGIST.
AT THE SIGN OF THE
BIG MORT
OTTumWA, IOWA.
OTTumWA, IOWA.

yETOULD RESPECTFULLY inform
w the public that be has just received
q fresh addition to his stock, which CO n
sists in part of the following articles:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28

TFHE Undersigned is in receipt of full
Il and co nplete assortment of Fall aud
Winter Goods, purchased in the Eastern
cities FROM first hands, and on tho mos t
favorable terms and will be sold accord
ingly for cash, or to punctual short time
customers-the attention Of coun try mer-
chants is respectfully solicited.
JOHN w. ROSS.
September, 10th, I852--tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
W Office.

Notice.
I AM about starting for the Pacific and
q during my absence my agent Herman
7. Graves. will be intrusted with full pow
er to sell and convey any Of my real es-
tate. and any other act necessary to close
up the business of my Exchange and Loan
Office. Persons having business with me
will cal, on him. JAMES C. T0LMAN.
April 29th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
JOSEPH ELEERHBAN

4 NOSTlNUES to carry on the Cabinet
" making business. on Front Street, I'M
der the Sons Hall, in all its various branch
es. He has the best of workmen, and from
his own experience in the business is not
afraid to compare his work with any made
in the West. He keeps constantly on hand
an assortment of
BEDSTE.AD.S g. TABLES.
His prices will be moderate, as here tofore
He will take seasoned lumber, Cherry or
Walnut. in exchange for work. Call and
give him u chance before you buy else
where. Collins made go order on
the shortest notice.
March 81 , lS53-ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
Liver Complaint.

Is attended with chiIls. succeeded by fe-
yer, severe pains in the region of tn Liy.
er, vomiting. bitter taste. yellow furred
tongue, pulse full and bounding. the pain
in the side is increased by pressure, should
The left lobe be affected, the pain is gener.
ally in the left shoulder. with a short dry
cough, the skin becoming of sallow APP.
pearance, ana the stools clay colored. -
This disease can be cured by the use OF
HOBENSACk'S LIVER PILLS. as they
act directly upon the seat of the disease,
and then operating upon the bowels thoy
expel oil corrupt and vitiated matter from
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
TO Females.

You will find these Pills an invaluable.
medicine in many complaints to which you
are subject. In distractions either total
or partial, they have been found of inesti-
mable benefit in restoring and purifying
the blood and other fluids so as TO cure all
complaints which may arise from female IL
regulariti es, as headache. dimness of sight,
pain in the side, back. &C., &c. These
Pills are the only safe and effectual remedy
70 cure the following complaints: Goui.
Nervousness. Melancholy, Sick Headache.
Giddiness, Rheumatism. distressing dreams
and dimness of sight. or in fact any of the
diseases that arise from atfo ctions of ths
Liver. impurity of the Blood. or cons,ipa
ton of the Bowels.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
FRESH .4RRITaL!
FRESH .4RRITaL!
7. PUMROY'S
h)boIcsnlc dn6 Retail
DRUG STORE.
OgGEaEnwa, iowa.
EE1Hzzsszsz--zsz

T have JUS received and am now opening
4 the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE stock of
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
EH05en sac's Liver Pills.

No part of the system is more liable to
disease than the Liver. il being supple
with numerous blood vessels and nerves.
and if diseased, the blood of course flowing
through all parts Of. the body produces
Liver Complaint. Jaundice. Bipious
Affections, Dyspepsia, &c, &c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
OF Il AG E n rs:

"V. B. P PALMER, the American News
paper Agent. is THE ONLY AUTHORIZED. A.
GENT for this paper in the cities of Boston,
New York and Philadelphia, and is duly
empowered TO take advertisements and sub
scriptions ct the rates as required by u.s..
J is receipts will be regarded as payments.
His offices are-Boston, Scollay's buildings,
New York-Tribune Buildings; Philadel-
phia-N. w corner Third and Chestnut
streets"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28
ASCARTDES,
Or Small Thread Worms.

These worms, 10 which the human sys-
tenn is liable, are the most troublesome of
all Others. They are generally to be found
in the rectum, and if allowed TO remain,
from the irritation they produce. lay tho
foundation for ser ious disorders, such as in
flammation of the bowels; and other de-
engagements of the stomach. The best and
safest medicine that can be used is HO.
BENSACK'S WORM SYRUP. Such is
tho astonishing power of my medicines
over AscARApIEs, that | defy any one TO
produce case where my Worm Syrup and
Liver Pills are recommended to be used
they will not cure. ALI that is necessary
IS to use the Syrup in accordance with di-
rectlons on each bottle; and in case gen
tie purgatiye is required in order to aIlay the
irritation they produce, the Liver Pills by
their sympathising action and he'lthy ope-
ration upon the bowels, is the most pleas
ant medicine that can be taken.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28

d r L G. s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28

'Supr. Carb. Soda.
I8nnln.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-28

MEDICAL EVIDENCE.
We. the undersigned Physicians, having
had the receipt of their manufacture sub.
mitted to us for inspection, say, that the
ingredients of which they are composed
makes them the best Pill in use for all dis.
eases Of the Liver; Impurities of the blood,
&C. GEORGE WOOD, NJ. ID.
F. CROWLEY, M. d.
..... l. BOWEN, M. ID.
~ Purchase none but those having the
signature ~. N. HOBENSACK," as all
Others are worthless limitations.
Agents wishing new supplies. and all
othars wishing to become agents. must ad-
dress the proprietor. J. N. HOBENSACK,
at his Laboratory. No. 100. North SEC
OND street. above Race, PHILADEL-
PHIA.
Sold by all Druggists and Merchants in
the US.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-17
Baltimore Correspondence.

BALTIMORE, November l6. 1853
The highly important proposition now before the
extra session Of our City Council to guarantee the
bonds oil the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
IN the shape OF loan the amount of five millions
oil dollars Is subject Of deep concern TO the citizens
o Baltimore. The money, If obtained. is TO be ex-
pended IN laying double track from Baltimore In
Piedmont, small town about forty mile, ives, ut
Cumberland, and al the head of the coal r,oion
The road Is greatly In want of this Improvement n
tHectcd, II would enable the company to give one
Track entirely 10 the transportation OF coal and add
immensely TO the receipts The opinion prevails
very generally that the proposition guaranteeing
tn1 loan, VIII pass. If so, the stock of the companV
must further advance Should il fail, however there
VIII be another trouble, AMI il would not surprise me
tn see the shdrer again down To a low point epecr-
aorS are WIDE awake, and endeavoring TO anticpate
II possible, tile action of the Councils Those hes
posted, say 1t will certainly pass the first Branch
pu' are snnieWhat apprehcnklve OF its fate in the
secohd- baltimore has absorbing and al hiding in
terest in this great work. No stone should be Left
unturntd 10 offer 1t every facility.
Inc concert OF Madame SOntag last night was a
magnificent ALTAR. The assembage yery large and
fashionable. She gives another entertainment TO-
morrow evening. ~
Juilien,s great band will give their first concert
mere on tuesday, night next, III the Hall of the Me
CHANCES Institute. Everybody talks of going. II
cannot fail TO be grand affair
Business continues steady Flour is some what
ieverIsh. Dealers are not satisfied with the indpf
nIte character of the B4ltic's news and are HOLDING
of for further :dvices by the Arabia which will
5000 barrels Howard street and City Mills at So IS.
for Immediate, sud So 6214 for future delivery
Wheat advanced about cents.
RoDERIcK
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-17
BY J. c. mcguire, Auctioneer.


EXTENsIVE SALE OF IMPROVED AND UN-
T. improved Property belonging to the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company in this city.-On WEB
NESDAY afternoon, November 23d, At o'clock, on
the premises, shall sell the following described
property, known as the "Old Depot Property" and
formerly occupied by the Railroad Company for tick
ct offices, freight and car houses, &C., viz:
Lots l and > in subdivision of reservation II,
fronting so feet on Pennsylvania avenue, at the
ner of ~ street west and running back an average
depth Of lis feet to alley containing 659 square
feet; together with the buildings, insisting of a
three story and attic brick dwelling house and large
frame SIZED building.
Lot Il and part of lot Is, in reservation H. front
ing 81 feet north street, at the corner of I'd st
west, running back 50 feet to alley, containing
900 square feet.
Lots A, B, C, D, and E, subdivisions of lot 2. in
square 81 each fronting q feet I'd street west
running back l5l feet inches to 10 foot alley, and
containing 4.0S115 square feet.
Lot +, being subdivisions of lots and 8, in square
Oh fronting LOG feet I inches. on I'd street west
running back 16I feet inches, containing 70 G9l
square feet. with the building, consisting Of sub
stantial and we'll built fire proof brick warehouse
about 80 b. ll5, with heavy stone foundation iron
roof and headings, This building and situation is
admirably adapted for pufacturing purposes large
livery st:;bles. or warehouses.
Lots g. H. X, l., VI, and n, subdivision Of lot l.
in square 51i fronting 25 feet each on street and
Indiana 9enue running back from 81 to Ia feet
to to 10 foot allev
Lots o. P, q, Il. and s. in subdivision of lot t. In
square 5ii fronting - feet on LIST street west be
tween north B street and Indiana avenue, running
back l67 feet inches, and containing each 361I7 =
square feet.
The above property is situated in the heart of the
city, within few hundred yards of the Capitol
grounds, new depot and principal hotels and offers
greater inducements fo- profitable investments than
probably will occur for years.
Autographed plates of the property may be seen
at the anction of the subscriber at the offices
of the company in this city and in Baltimore, and
on the ground at the sale.
Terms One fourth cash the residue in four equal
payments at g. II. lS, and u mouths; notes bearing
interest secured by deed of trust the property
BY order OF the President and Directors OF The Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company.
j. c. MCGUIRE,
I'D Auctioneer
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-17
BANK EXCHANGE PLACE.

ID %Trct, North SIDE, E.',coen l0;h anil 11h
I'HE undersigned respectfully inform their fellow
citizens aud the public generally. that they have
opened an establishment under the above name with
the intention of keeping (what is much wanted in
ms cl'y) = first clusS RESTAURANT in which every
i"cacy OF the season, either Of fish, frsh or fowl
can always be obtained, and where good order com
hnei WIN social art cheerful intercourse, will be
the ruling feature For gentlemen having calls upon
the different departments, for merchants and busi.
ness men, rs i"ca'lon Is unsu PASSED 10y any other.
heing situated about midway between the large hot,l !.
and business portion Of the eity-the banks and
Government Offices
Their lar will he snppliedwith the choicest wines
Of superior brands and thoy have made arrspre
ments which will enable thom furnish their pucss
with hraAdies and other liquors. direct from the i'm,
pGrterS.
viii be fled daily, FOR the accommodation of n,er
camille mca, and their visitors. all the PRINCIPAL
newspapers, periodicals, &c, OF the northern south.
ern. and western cities.
suppsrs served up for private parties, and at the
shortest notice TO insure satisfaction.
The subscribers respectfully solicit the putlic's
patronage, being determined that nothing shall b..
wanting ON their part or upon the part Of their AS
s1stant', to insure satisfaction.
nov l2-aolm RABBIT POWERS
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-17

New Dress Making Establishment,
ffNHOsE wishing the most perfect fitting dresses
L must call on MRS. II. CADY. at which pac.
dresses are being made by Mrs Gethen's new inyen-
ton.
Ladies will, no doubt, think 1t marvellous when
she say that she neither hiss to pin on Innings nor
alter dreSs"s-h"r fits are all warranted perfect
The system taught, including apparatus for Five
Dollars.
Mrs. c. invites all to give her cali and see for
themselves. Dresses or Patterns cut for 37L cents
The most fashionable imported patterns for sale
oa moderate terms consisting of Cloaks, Mantillas
Dresses. Sleeves, &c.
Mantua Makers can be supplied with the most re.
cent patterns on the most reasonable terms
MRS. H. CADY,
18th street near L, Washing ton City.
nov 12-tf
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-17
ARRIVAL OF TIE STEAMER ARABIA.
THREE DAYS LINER FROM EUROPE.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE steamer
Ara oia has arrived with Liverpool dates
The higher grades Of cotton have slight.
ly declined. Other qualities are un-
changed. The sales for the week were
SO 1000 bales. Fair Orleans at 81; mid
ding ST. Fair Upland, 6; middTinc
s.. Spectators and exporters took 1000
bales. Havre cotton market quiet
Manchester trade dull. Breadstufs
dull Flour declined cd. to Is Wheat
declined Cd. Corn advanced Is. Pro-
visions and groceries unchanged and dull.
Tobacco dull. Money easier, consols
"a. American stocks steady and I'M
changed.
Political news is contradictory. One
despatch says that affairs on the Danube
arc warlikc and unsettled; but that the
general tone Of negotiations and affairs
were Pacific. Austria had offered to me.
date for peace.
The very latest telegraphic dispatches
from Constantinople, report that serious
battle had been fought in Asia, on the
2lst. 1t is also rumored that the Rus
slams had whipped the Turks in Lower
Wallachia.
The Austrian subjects in Turkey had
been placed under the protection Of Rus
STA.
Martial law had been proclaimed in
Russia and Turkey, in Bucharest, and all
towns of the provinces. Any person
found corresponding with Turks were to
be at once executed. The Turkish feet
weighed anchor on the 25th for the Black
Sea.
Omar Pashaw addressed proclama-
ton to his army previous to crossing the
Danube, stirring up their courage and de-
claring that they would sacrifice body
and soul to be revenged.
Manic Pashaw has left ConStantinople
for London on special mission.
Gortschardoff had left Bucharest for
Karajoina. A battle was expected in that
direction. karajoina was full of Russian
troops.
England and France are quiet.
There has been refugee tumult at
Pera.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-17
GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC BALL
OFTHE
CONTINENTAL GUARDS,
AT JACKSON HALL,


T'HE CONTINENTAL GUARDS respectfully an
i nounce to their military friends the public in
general and the ladies' in particular, that they will
give one of their POPULAR BALLS ON THURSDAY,
the LIST day of December next ct Jackson Hall, be-
ing their third Annual Ball. The Committee of Ar
rangemeuts do not deem it necessary to say what
they vi do to make this (what their first and Sc
cond annual balls were) the most popular ball of the
season, the public well that the Balls
the Old Contnentals ara always "done up In fine
style. They may rest assured that no expense or
pains will be spared to make this ball go off with the
same ecd that has heretofore characterized the balls
of the Continental Guards
AtSl2 o'clock tho Guards will march into the
Saloon with arms and accoutrements when they
will be carried through dress drill in presence Of
the company.
1t O'clock the ball will be opened by Prone
made, Professor Prosperi's Band playing the Cont
mental Quickstep, composed expressly for the 'Con
tiDentss.'
The Committee having charge of the refreshments
will leave nothing undone to please the tastes of all
present. Supper can be had at any time between
the hours Of ii and o'clock.
The military are requested to appear in full uni
form.
No hats or caps will be SLOWED in the room ex.
eept the military dress caps.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-17

e. There is no better time than the present to
purchase your supplies Fail and Winter clothing
TO those in waht Of superior low-priced apparel,
We would urge the prudence Of visiting the popular
establishment known rs NOAH WALKEKS MAR
BILE ALLCLOTHING EMPORIUM, Browns build
ing, where they can be suited with every variety and
style of clothing Their beautiful and well selected
stock, consists in part of fine black and fancy ored
cloth frock sack and dress ats superior plain and
fancy Cashmere business frocks and sacks; rich
talmas, paetats and sack Overcoats; with the be:t
selection Of fine black doeskn and fancy cashmere
pants, cut velvet silks, satin, cashmere and plush
vests Also, shirts, collars drawers, socks, cravas
handkerchiefs, suspenders, gloves, undershirt, &c
All of which they will sell lower than any other
house in this any other city. We would also call
the attention of ladies TO their complete assortment
Of Boys Clothing. large supply of servants wear
ALWAYS on hand.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-17

by d. Z. MCGUlNE, AuCttOneer.
CUPERIOR CABINET FURNITURE, RARE OH
y PAINTINGS, AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS a
AuctiOn.--On THURSDAY morning. November j
at 10 o'clock, shall sell at the residence Of NJ
Walsh, Esq, (at present occupied by Hon VIM. L
Ma-cy.) on Pc nsylvania avsnue, between 18th anc
18th streets, all his Furniture aud Housekeeping III
fects, comprising
Rosewood Tete-a Tets Sofa
Arm and Parlcr Chairs, in Maroon Flush
Elegant Rosewood Centre Table, with Egyptian mar
ble-top
Table Ornaments
Three beautiful oil paintings by De BrackeIesr
Louis XIV. Reception, and Castor Chairs
Giltframe Mirrors, Candelabrss
Ladies' Cabinet and Bookcase, Rout Tables
Walnut end Mahogany What Nots. Lounge
Mahogany fTerch Sofa, Centre Table
Velvet, Brussels. and Three-ply Carpets, Rugs
Blue Damask and Lace Curtains, Cornice
Mahogany Sidsboard, Extension Tables
French China Dinner Tea, and Dessert Ware
Bohemian and Crystal cut Claret Jugs
Dccanters. Gohlets, Cbampegnes
Finger Bowls. Wines, Tumblers
Silver plated Tea Service, Teaktttle
Salyers, Casters, Cake Baskets, Coasters
Ivory handled Table Cutlery, Fire Irons
Elegantly carved Walnut Dressing Bureaus
WardrObes, NaShstands, French Bedstead
Handsome Cottage Sttes. Toilet Sets
Window Shades Chintz Curtains
Best Curled- hair and Husk Mattresses
Bolsters and Pillows, BIDDING
Hat Rack, Hall Lamp. Oilcloth
Passage and Stair Carreting. Rods and Eyes
Cooking Stove, Chamber Stoves
Together with good assortment of Kitchen Cten
sis.
Terms: $50 and under cash; over that sum ;
credit of two and four months for satisfactorily en-
dorsed notes bearing interest.
J.CMcGUIRE,
4