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INTERESTING NEW BOOK.
DAsT Meridian, a New Book, by Mrs

INTERESTING NEW HUN.
DAsT Meridian, New Book, by Mrs.
IL Sigourney.
Poems and Ballads, by Gerald Massey.
The Land Of the Forum and the Vatican, by New
man Hall
The End Of Controversy Controverted. A refu-
tatioh Of Miners End Of Controversy" by Bishop
Hopkins,
New Supplies Of Fanny Ferns new book, Ruth
Hail. and OF
Kirwans Parish and other Penclings.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM Jay.
Heroines Of History, BY Mrs. o. +. 0wan.
Journey 10 Central Africa, by Bayard Taylor.
The Lands Of the Saracen, by Bayard Taylor.
History Of the Crusades their Rise, Progress, and
Results, by Major Proctor.
Republican Court, Ornaments of Memory, and
other superbly bound books for gfs.
GRAY a BALLANTYNE,
dec 81 49S Seventh street
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MISCELLANEOUS.



: Genteel il is TO have soft hands.
But not qenteeI to work ON lands
6snteel Il is 10 lie In bed,
but not genteel 10 earn your bread
Genteel Il Is 10 cringe and bow,
But not genteel 70 SOW and plough;
Genteel il is to play the beau,
But not genteel TO reap and now
Genteel Il Is TO keep a gig,
But not genteel to hoe and dig;
Genteel II is In trade TO fail,
But not genteel 10 swing the fail
Genteal Il is to play the fool.
Bnt not genteel TO keep a school
Genteel II is to cheat the tailor,
But not genteel 10 be a sailor;
Genteel il is TO fight duel,
But not gentecl to cut your fuel
Gcnteel 1t to eat rich cake,
But not gentcel TO cook and bake
Genteel il is TO have the blues,
But not genteel TO wear thick shoes
Gentee ID is TO roll in wealth,
But not genteel to have good health
Genteel il is TO cut friend,
But not genteel your clothes TO mend
Genteel 1t is to make show,
But not genteel poor folks to know;
Genteel il is torun away,
But not genteel at home to stay;
Gentecl II is to smirk and smile,
But not genteel to shun all guile;
Genteel it is to be knave,
But not genteel your cash to save;
Genteel It is TO make q bet
But not gentcel TO pay a debt
Genteel it is 10 play at dice,
But not genteel to take advice,
Genteel 1t is to curse and swear,
But not genteel plain clothes to wear:
Genteel it lis TO know a lord,
But not genteel to pay your board,
Genteel It is to skip and hop,
Bnt.not gcnteel to tend shop;
Genteel 1t Is to waste your life,
But not genteel to love your wife.
cannot tell what may do,
Or what sad scenes may yet pass through
/ may perchance turn deaf and blind,
The pity of all human kind
may perchance be doomed to beg,
And hop about upon one leg;
And even may come TO steal,
But may IneDer BE- geateeI
Come joy or sorrow, veal or woe,
Oh may never get THAT low.
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NvHERE is always something new mn
- der the sun, and therefore would inform my
friends and the public At large that have opened
me new confectionery Store opposite Browns Ho-
tei, NO. S47, Pennsylvania avenue, in which may be
manner, and cheapest rates. Ice Creams Jeles, Char
lofts, Ices, der Of all kinds Candies Of ali kinds and
prices, from rs cents TO % per pound; Cakes Of all
Of Cake, all Of the best quality made Of rood fresh
butter and eggs, and by the best workmen in tho
United States 6atter myself can please the taste
Of the most fastdious. j. G. WEAVER
N b. Parties, weddings, balls DO, &C., supplied
In the shortest notice and most pleasing terms.
nov 1T--3taw2m JIG W.
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u OTHWELL IL BROWN, AUCTION
II GERS and Commission Merchants, Lou
isiana ayenue opposite the Bank Of Washington, will
give attendance TO all business committed 10 their
charge and will make sales by auction of all descrip-
tons Of property real or personal They respectfully
solicit share Of the patronage Of the public.
They are now opening and arranging for sale an
extensive assortment Of
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
OF every variety TO which they invite the attention
Of persons furnishing.
They have on hand q supply of
APPLES AND ONIONS,
Purchased in Boston, and will shortly be provided
with
POTATOES.
All of which will be disposed Of at private sale.
nov 1Q---0awon
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PROCLAMATION.

IMPORTANT NOT1CE.--The best mate
rial and the best work only allowed IN the SHIFTS
made and sold by WIN. III. FAULkNEH, the only
them, and save money, in addition 70 trouble tms,
and temper Gentlemen measured, and good NJ
Orders attended TO with despatch Please note the
address. SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
Pennsylvania avenue, between
Third and Fourand-a- Half sta, south side.
dec 5-lyd
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THOMAS ECKARDT,

Corner of n and 9th street gsar the Patent Office,
vuyO whom was awarded the first diplO-
IL ma ut the great exhibition of the Mechanics
Institute would again call the attention of the pub
lie to his beautiful stock OF foreign and domestic
sweetmeats.
Manufacturing his confectionaries at the establish
ment, all who favor him with call can rely get
ting prime article at all times.
The most particular attention paid to furnishing
balls, parties and weddings. He will also keep ON
hand and make TO order at all times
Roman Ices, Ice Cream
Chariot Ruse, Frozen Fruit Y'r3l
Water Ices, Blanc Mango H
Jellys, and Pyramids,
OF every style for table ornaments.
Leave your orders at the welLtried store. where
they will receive prompt attention.
der 12--eo1p
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THE PEOPLES SAFETY FUND. 81
a MOS HUNT, Collector and General Agent Of
IA fee and residence No. 81 North street, Capt.
tol Hill (successor 10 !. G. Weed, ESQ.,, who is
al the Rock Creek Foundry, near Georgetown, ID.
C,) Agent for the Empire State and Rensselaer, Fire
Insurance Companies, and the American Mutual Life
Insurance Company OF New Haven, Connecticut,
Professor Silliman, President; Dr. s. Q. Busey, Med
ical Examiner
,sg- Insurance promptly and safely done on liberal
and reasonable terms.
NIB. Orders through the city post Office will
meet prompt attention.
nov l1-lY
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II We are now receiving the largest stock Of Gas
Fixtures ever offered in this city, comprising every
from the celebrated factory of Cornelius Co., Phila
delphia, and include all Of their patterns.
Owing to a reduction In price Of Gas Fixtures we
are now prepared to furnsh them at less rate than
they have ever yet been sold here or elsewhere
10 keep pace with the above Improvement the price
OF gas tubing has been materially reduced, and our
Increased facilities warrants MS in saying that we are
prepared and can execute any work We may under
take cheaper and better than any other establishment
- a''' 'S' ]. w. THOMPSON 4 BRO,
Plumbing and Gas Fitting Establishment
Pennsylvania avenue, south aide,
nov ls-dtJan. btw 10th and llth sta
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RRIGGs, HALL & CO., Engineers and
II General Maohinists, corner Of Virginia avenue
and Ninth street west, Washington District Of Co
hlmba- nov 18--ly
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n N ADDITIONAL SUPPLY OF WIN.
"A ter Cloths, Cassimeres, and Yestngs Just re-
ceved at CARNER'S Four-and- a-half street, second
door north of Pennsylvania avenue.
Please favor him with call
dec 28-2w
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1UyO MEMBERS CONGRESS

Two m II " IL r. ns OF W ~ " les I,
u Strangers sojourning in the city, and the pub
lie generally.--Permt me 10 call your attention 10
my large and superior stock Of Cloths, Cassimeres,
and vestings, which viii be made up to order at the
shortest notice and in such style cannot fail 70
please. Having supplied my establishment with the
very best workmen, win warrant that all garments
manufactured by me shall be equal 10 those made in
any other establishment in the United States.
VIM ii. STANFORD,
Merchant Tailor,
Pennsylvania avenue, three doors west Of
Third street. No. 4s8.
Also, agent for the regular French Fashions, re-
ceived regularly, two suits month.
dec 2-2aw8wf w. H. 3.
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FURNITUREi FURNITUREii

TUyHERE will be found at the extensive ware
rooms Of the subscriber, on Seventh street oppo-
site Exchange Bank Of Selden, Wither, Co, the
most magnificent Parlor Furniture, Of richest rose
wood. OAK. walnut and mahogany, upholstered IN the
best manner, with French brocatee, plush ana hair-
cloth -. :,
AIso. elegant Cottage Chamber Furniture, enamel
led and beautifully ornamented.
Mahogany and walnut Wardrobes, Bureaus wash
closets, and Bedsteads OF every variety ana sye'
Dining room Furniture OF every Description.
Chairs OF al kinds and qualities.
Hair and shuck Mattresses, Feather Beds, bols'ers
and Pillows together with general and very ex-
tsnsiye assortment OF articles in the
l.pe al OF which win be sold the most favorable
terms and Al the lowest prices Cor cash or approved
P"P0 N. NJ. McGREG0R,
No $50 North Seventh street,
!. ORD. Exchange Bank selden, Withers, go
nov ib-ed8m
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nIAMOND and other rich JeweIry, a
n good assortment on hand, or manufactured TO
ORDER IT short notice. and at much lower prices than
elsewhere in this city, and no mistake, st No AIS,
Pennsylvania avenue.
nov % ii. o. HOOD.
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.
mo CLAIMANTH.-FRA A. DICKI

FUNO CLAIMANTS.-FRANCl A. DICKENS
u continues TO undertake the agency of claims be-
fore Congress and other branches Of the government
including commissioners under treaties, and the va
rious public Offices. He viii attend to presumption
and other land claims the procuring Of patents for
the public lands, and the confirmation by Congress
Of grants and claims to lands; claims for property
lost in taken for the service Of the United States
property destroyed by the Indians, while in the
possession of the United States; invalid, revelu-
tionsry, navy, widows, and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, halfpay or bounty lands, as well those
against the State OF Virginia against the United
States all claims growing out Of contracts with the
government for damages sustained in consequence
Of the action or conduct Of the government; and in
deed, any business before Congress or the public Off
ces which may require the aid Of agent attorney
His charges will be moderate and depending upon
the amount Of the claim and the extent Of the service
Mr.. r. A. DIcKISs is known 10 most OF those who
have been in Congress within the last few years.
who have occupied any public attention at Washing
ton.
His Office Is on Fifteenth street. opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next 10 the Bank Of the
Metropolis.
All letters must be post paid. nov 15-y
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TO PERSONS FURNISHING.
DERSONS FURNISHING, before decid-
il ing elsewhere, are invited 70 view the immense
stock Of superior and fashionable
CABINET FURNITURE, f.
Consisting of every requisite for completely furnish
ing any class Of house. the most economical terms
now ON show In the large warerooms Of the furnishing
establishment of 48 7t
@. NJ WIGHT
65 Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank Of
Washington, near the corner OF It'll street.
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BALTIMORE ADVERTISEMENTS.
AMERICAN BOOK STORE.

NHILLIAM s. CROWLEY, Bookseller and Sta
/" toner, No. 146 Baltimore street, near Calvert,
opposite Carroll Hall, keeps constantly on hand
complete assortment Of Books, in every department
OF literature.
Also. Blank Books, School Books, Letter Paper, Cap
Paper, Pens, Ink, Envelopes, and every variety Of
Fnncy and Staple Stationery.
All the new books received as soon AS published
For sale, Wholesale and retail at the very lowest
prices.
Subscriptions received for all the Papers and Mag
nrines published.
~ Agent for the American Organ, and all the
American Books and Papers published.
nov ID
JACOB WEAVER,
Cabinet Maker and Undertaken OF Funsrals,
AT short notice,
Inc. 81 ROSS Street, near Eutaw,
Baltimore. nov B
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PLUMB,s DAGUERREAN ROOMS.
Over Todd,a Hat Store. Penn. avenue.

PLUMB,s DAGUERREAN ROOMS.
Over Todd,s Hat Store, Penn. avenue.
TIyHE Pictures taken at This establish-
il ment cannot possibly be excelled, as the appa-
ratus and chemicals used are Of the best description
consequently, bad picture is an impossbility Wis
tiers will find every precauton taken for their
fort and the charges, which are low vary in propo~
ton 10 the style. The rooms are beautifully fitted
up, and contain portraits of hundreds Of celebrated
public characters and always open for the exam
nation of visiters. nov 13-3m
M q. EMERY,S Granite Marble and
yHe Brown Stone Yard, corner of B and Second
streets. Office on Second street between B and Q
streets. Residence AIS + street between Sixth and
Seventh nov IL
n GENCY IN WASHINGTON CITY,
"A WILLIAM Ii. HULL, (for several years an
Examiner in the Pension Ofice) viii attend TO the
prosecution of claims against the Government such
as Bounty Lands, Pensions, Back and Extra Pay,
DC
Refer to Hon. L. p. Waldo Commissioner Of PEN
sions, Hon John Wilson, Commissioner General
Land 0fioe, and TO the Heads of Departments and
Bureaus generally.
nov 18--1y
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CoTFlN WARERoOn. 80.

COFFIN WAREROOM, 40.
WILLIAM PLANT ~ Co., Underta-
a. . kers--residence AIS Seventh street. between G
and streets. Interments procured il any ground
or cemetery. Collins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages
quality furnished at short notice. the most reason
able terms, and at all hours of the night Having
the exclusive right of Crumps Patent Corpse Pre-
server guarantee to keep the dead for any length
of time. : nov 29-d1y
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AWFUL TRAeEDY.-The Old North State Of the
18th inst, says:
6 most outrageous murder was committed last
Tuesday in the upper part of Camden county. Viii
liam Sawyer, without provocation deliberately shot
man by the name Of Henry Bray killing him al
most instantly. Bray had been at the house of
Sawyer helping him to kill hogs, and after the
work was finished, at Sawyer's solicitation, he re-
manned all night. Sometime during the night
Sawyer had difficulty with his wife and commenced
whipping her. Bray hearing the noise started to
get up, when Sawyer took up his gun and deliber-
ately shot him down. Sawyer has thus far eluded
every effort to arrest him."
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~ Attorney and Agent for Claims, and Commission
or Deeds for all the States; Revolutionary naval in
Valid and halfpay pensions obtained also bounty land
for services In all the in which the United States
have been engaged and for the services of volunteers
in the Texas Revolution of 1885. Having copies OF
all the musterrolls of the Texas Revolution he is
prepared to give prompt attention to the claims Of all
who served and of the heirs Of those who died or
were killed while in the service
Office and residence, No. 5l3 Maryland avenue.
nov l2-d1vf H&
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A SMART Doe.--A friend Of ours has dog which
used to be very smart. He says:
There wsrn't anything in all Kentuck that could
begin with him, 'cept once. One day we started
bar-a reg'lar shorter. He put right straight off
and the dorg arter him, and brought up in the
rear They were coon out of sight, but follered
on for annie so, and came out at last on clear
ing, where was log hut and TELLER settin' down
an smoking his pipe as comfortable as possible.
Did you see anything Of dorg an bar goin
by here ?" ser / to the Teller.
Eyes, did, ser he.
"Wal, how was it !" SCI /.
"Wal,n sez he, taking his pipe out an drawing
his coat sleeve across his face ait was about nip
an tug, though think the dorg had leetle the
advantage"
" How was that" sez i.
oval he was a trife ahead"
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~s%~~
Leader, j. NJ. PRosPxRl-- Conductor, r. PRosrERI-
L. WEssEz, Cotillion Conductor
HAVING associated i'm our Band some
Ii n the most scientific and best skilled musicians
In this city, prepared TO attend Military Pa.
rsdes, Balls, or Private Parties, with any number Of
pieces. M -
Residence, opposite the Marine Barracks.
nov 29-ly
BOOKsi BOOKsi! BOOHs!.
TRAVELS IN THE EAST-The best published.
INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE.
CHINA AND INDIA-Chinese War, Treaty, &c.
PICTORIAL HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN
AND IRELAND.
SCENES AND SKETCHES OF CONTINENTAL
u EUR0PE-Inquistion &c-
BIBLE BIOGRAPHY.
PICTORIAL SUNDAY BOOK,
ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTION 0FTHE UNITED
GOLD REGIONS, &C., DC. nla
THRILLING INCIDENTS OF THE WARS OF
THE UNITED STATES.
PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION.
Sold by
X. w. BATES, Agent,
Also, Agent for the American Organ.
And at DECKER'S, opposite the Market
WIN. Ii. CALHOUN, Agent
dec 29--eod1m for Georgetown.
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NOR rent, n three story Dwelling, with
II back building on y street north, (No. 1861 half
n square east OF the Patent Office. The house is
handsomely finished and contains fourteen fifteen
rooms, supplied with gas and water. Apply 20
SAMUEL FOWLER,
nov l6-eotf Next door, No. 427.
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A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

HAVING retired from the Lumber BUSH
IL ness would inform my friends and the cit-
Gems Of Washington that have resumed the Car
penter's Business at the old stand of Davis & Gar
rett Iu returning my thanks to my friends for their
liberal patronage and assistance, would beg con-
tinuance Of the same.
can be found at my shop at any time, in jackson
Alley, where am prepared TO contract, build, and
DO job work on the most reasonable terns and at the
shortest notice.
Having been engaged in this business for many
years feel assured thatI cangve satisfaction to all
who give me their patronage.
dec 19-eOIm GEO w GARRETT
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~ Warrants bought and sold Drafts on all the
principal cities sold to suit purchasers.
Highest rates paid for Trans lleghany Bank, Bank
OF Kanawha, Va and Selden, Withers b Co.'s notes.
Claims against the government collected.
Ma HAMILTON g. FAINT,
No. 432 Penn. avenue, Washington, D. C.
nov 16-lY Nn
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SPECIAL FERRY NOTICE.
NO DETENTION FROM ICE.
TUyHE only regular and reliable Ferry
Boat plying between Washington and Ale1an-
-dria Is the steamboat
Fsa~@k GEORGE PAGE.
R1&&43 The public can depend upon The
n George Page leaving promptly at the
lime stated. passengers or passengers, until fur
Leaves Washington at 81, s1[, ~, llX, A. NJ,
Leave. Aisrsndris at ~ ., 1oIS, A. NJ, and l9l{,
2L, a 81, p. M.
Eare by the George Page will be five cents when
ever the George Washington or Thomas Collier run
and charge the same, except car trips;
P. S. The George Page Ia the only boat connecting
with the Orange and Alexandra haiiroao anu "a'
nsssas Gap Railroad. In
Omnibuses 70 connect with the George Page will
lesve the corner Of Seventh street and
AZ p. NJ Jan o-a
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ERROR OF Mr.. WIsE.-The New York Herald
says:
"Mr. Wise says that Known othingism first saw
the light in the Fourth ward OF the city Of New
York. He is under mistake. The Sixth and the
Fourteenth wards are entitled to the honor The
FIRST when rum and rioting, and traficking in the
Irish vote rendered election time hideous dis
grace to the city; the Fourteenth, when Arch
bishop Hughes went to Carroll Hall to make po-
litica speech to the Irish. These were the true
cradles of the Known Nothing revolution"
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And by all Druggists everywhere.
dec lS---eoBm
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"ATCHEs, Of superior QUALITY, ana
w warranted accurate time keepers, constantly
on hand, and received direct from the importers for
sale at wholesale pnces-cheapest in Amer'ca-atNo.
AIS, Pennsylvania avenue. ~
nov % H. v. hOOD.
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FOR RENT.
a NEW THREE-STORY AND ATTIC
"a Brick House, situated on Sixth street. east sde
near the corner Of M, No. 1872. For particulars in
quire of r. M. MAGRUDER,
Dry Goods and Shoe Store
nov 25-eodts No. 1885, Seventh street
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S4l broadway, New York.
Price 81 per box; or for the convenience Of those
residing where IL has not been introduced yet it
win be forwarded by mail, prepaid, TO any one en-
closing "a letter-samps, in any part OF the United
States except Oregon and California TO these for
SO stamps
~ liberal discount 10 Dealers and delivered in
New York city free Of expense.
nov l3--ly
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BOOKS BOOIksi! BOOHs!Y


dec 2s-eodlm for Georgetown.
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WASHINGTON HALL REsTAURANT

N ESSRS. BENTER IL DUBANT DESISE
I'VE to express their profound graft l~ ~
tude for the large and increasing pat-ASN fll
rOnage with which they have been My
favored, and 10 assure their friends ~
and the public that they determined that no
that of their assistants to place the character Of
their establishment at the head Of all competition
in the city of Washington.
Having In their employment en- experienced
caterer, they can speak with the fullest confidence
OF the contents OF their Larder, which will be
found AT al times stocked with the rarest GAME
MEATS, &c to be found in own and other
markets, and which will be served to order at the
shortest notice, and in a style which they warrant
to give entire satisfaction
In the selection OF OYSTERS, no ex pense will
be spared to procure the very finest which come
to this market, with which families can be sup
plie6 at the old prices Their arrangements for
this purpose are complete and perfect They in
wife particular attention to this department OF their
establishment
Tne BAR, 1t is almost needless to add is well
supplied with the choicest WINES, LIQUORS.
and SCARS, Of the most approved brands
Adjoining our establishment we have fitted up
several large, fine supper rooms suitable for large
or small parties
In short, they confidently appeal to tho past as
pieoge or what they are determined their house
shall continue to De, and appeal to strangers and
citizens Tor Their continued patronage aud sup
port
n. B-ht great expense were are now fitting I'D
complete and perfect
Ri LIE AND PISTOL GALLERY
over our establishment, which will be in readi-
ness for visitors In two or three weeks
dec 19-ec3t