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Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14
8oston advertisements.


- THE ONLY POSITIVE.
EltH3Gt sc5cs---, LY FIRE PROOF SAFE in the
ElkNli ~ ID world
HJiff1- 7Nhc .Gl When the contents of safes are de-
MFH-ll 7Atll XII stroyed, they invariably burned
Ets44547lr ks by heat being conducted 20 them and
e7=a-2- ar- hM the inside wood casing through the
t.-z-zz=z- sFal door and doorway, by iron bolts and
plates forming and fastening the iron
box to the outside iron plate of the door and oring d
rectly TO the inside wood casing thus forming con
nuous conductor of the best heat conducting material
from the outside directly upon the inside wood CASING
and contents of the safe. 9'
N AL Sofes Sdue Ours thus built
l-R ETdBiRe your jS0te door.
he Marand Patent Safe so constructed as to entire
y cut of all communication of heat to this part by so
constructing the door and the doorway Of soap stone
or other non-conductDg material, to have no iron
bolts running through the door or iron plate around
e doorway nor any connections from the outer to the
inner part OF the safe thereby keeping the interior and
contents OF the safe efectuay protected from ali heat
the safe -
Nj. IL. BIGELOW AND ANsON HARDY,
Manufacturers and Proprlotors,
" school street, opposite City Hall, BOSTON, Mass.
Sa1ples seen at stores of Bush Co., FITCH OTIS,
Q. II. HARVEY. HIRAM FRENCH, and at @. FOSTER Al
CO. Agents. 222 Main street DIFF d3l
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14
rsssgsa7s7ss5sa NORWICH & WORCES
-Essssssss..sssA TER RAIL ROAD cn,,~o .nn.,.,.
urNr Al o ioe1 iiiE1 -hhhANNf

AENT, April 2, 1850.
Trans Gong South, Leaue Worcester
Az $50 a. m. (Way Passenger Train.) Connecting al
falnfeld with trains for Providence and Hartford ar
rVlng IN Providence al 1890 m and Hartford at il 81
a. m Arriving in Norwich in sepson for train IeayinC
n u q n H. r. station (west Sde) TO- 80 a. M for New
AT ll.G0 a. Cway Passenger Trainl Connects al
worcester with trains from Boston, Nashua Lowell
concord Manchester &c; at Worcester Junction with
trains from Boston, Providence. and Western road
- AT 43O p. M tWav Passenger Train.) Connects nj
worcester with trains from Boston. Lowell Nashua
concord, Manchester Lawrence. Fitchburg &c and nj
Worcester junction with trains from Boston
and Western road. At Planfed junction trains from
ana Hartford arrive in season for this train
W fassengerS from way stations for New York by
steamer from Allyns Point, will take this train -
At 100 p m (Steamboat Express Train for New York !
cord, MANCHESTER, Lowell Lawrence. Nashua Ftchburg
&c A. Painfeld with trains from Providence. Leaves
Norwich for Allyns Point at 9.l5 D. M.
Trans CONG North, Leave Nofpich
- At l3O a. ~, or arrival of steamer (Stearnboat
Express Train.) For Worcester and Boston, Nashua
White Mountains. &c.
At 600 a. m. (Way Passenger Train) Connects al
in Providence at $50 M. at Worcester Junction with
trains for Springfield Albany, &c; with trains OF r 4
Boston, Nashua, Lowell, Fitchburg, Lawrence. Man
At l2;OOm M. (Way Passenger Train.) Arriving at wor
dence, Springfield and Albany Worcester for trains
to Boston, Nashua, Lowell, Fitchburg &c.
flMned Junction with trains 70 and from Providence
and Hartford Reaches Worcester season press
mchSO df p. ST. NJ. ANDREWS, Superintendent
EOR NEW YORK, VIA NEW LON.
n DON AND NEW HAVEN. = The Train leaving
Train Tor NEW IoSDoN SEW RvES sTd NEW TlS
YORK arriving in New York by the Shore Line Express
sup't's Office, Nor. & Wor Railroad, - N"p =
Norwich Feb, l, 1860
l-g Tickets for sale at the Ticket Office Worcester
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14

EINA INSURANCE COMPANY, Hartford Capita
81 l,00O.O00. f
.,p PIId5NIx INSURANCE COMPANY, Hartford Capital
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, New York, Capital
ital S5000OO up
ATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Provi.
dence, Capital Sl5O,OOO
The above named Companies continue to insure under
favorable terms. For further particulars, inquire of
A, III. BULLOCK, Agent
oit uu Worcester
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14


Salts OF Lime and Chloride of Sodium. 2s
The analysis of from the several springs present
marked Offence in their various mineral mprcgnaOns,
soma of those recently discovered presenting consider
able quanttesof sulphur sulphureous deposits The
temperature Of these springs varies from "A 10 So de-
grees Farenhet Specific gravity acc0rds very nearly
with other waters of similar import In various sections
Of the country.
The medicinal value of these waters consist IN their
chalybeate properties containing less of the
NOUS solutions Of salts of iron and other earthly salts in
ronbinaton which combinations in comparison with
ether waters Of like character IN country are recog
ozed by medical men us Of great value In the treatment
of many diseases.
These from the of an extensive range
Of gravelly hills containing In localities abundant
deposits Of metallic The of iron have been OBJ
aned for long perodfrom this for manufacturing
purpOses and of a superior quality.
Cold Brook, from which the village receives its name
IL tributary of Ware river The village is situated
the road leading from Worcester 10 Barre, and Is
sible by stages passing twice daily each way The VII
age Is surrounded with prosperous and energetic agr
cultural and mechanical community Good roads COM
nlulcate with pleasant country towns and villages. EX-
ensive ponds exist in the direct vicinity anOrdng facl
tiles for pleasure parties for fishing and sailing. large
and comnodous public house has recently undergone
extensive improvements and repairs. good livery Is
connected with the house Bowling alleys, &c, for the
especial Of the guests Bathing houses In connection
with the springs for cold and shower baths ana
all the fixtures and fcities for rendering the locality
pleasant and profitable resort for nvAds and those
seekiug quiet and pleasant rereat
me suDScfbcri pleased to refer to DR. CHAs. r. ACK
SON state Asshyer Boston; DIR. s. ROGERS, Water Cure
MoIceslor; DR. ). NJ BATES Worcesteri DM. TAYLOR,
Colo Brook, June 25, 1860. dtf jyiT
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14
WESTERN RAIROAD

IseHsaea1ss.susM w I1to EhN hAl1hOAD-
e. Es=sss sssssss4 UAMER ARRANGEMENTS.-M
E--%DAY, April g. ls6O.-New York, Albany
Troy, Hudson, and the West
Leave Worcester for Albany, Troy, Hudson and the
west, Iaccommodation) at 500 a. and $3.50 p. m.
ForN York and Albany, (eXp) 1925 q. m 43O p. m
ger car attached at ii a. m.
Tickets may be secured at the Ticket Offices to all the
principal cities and towns in the West and Southwest
- Hdthodd CoRRecftORs.-At Albany with the New York
central Troy and Hudson River. At Chatham with the
NeW YORK ana Harlem, and Hudson and Boston. Al
STATE Line with the Housatonic. At Pittsied with the
North Adams and Stockbridge. At Westfied with the
@ hampshire ana iampden At Springfield with the Hart
lor9 ana New Haven, and Connecticut River Railroad
Al almer with the New London and Amherst.
yvoroostor ,u.,,,,,s.o. HENRY GRAY, Supt
ia ~
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14

TEsrIM MoHIALS.
II regard Mr.. EDDY OF the most capable and sue
ceSJai practitioners with whom have had official inter-
course. CHAS MASON Commissioner OF Patents.
Il have no hesitation in assuring Inventors that they
cannot employ person competent and truStuorthg
and more capable Of putting their applications form
to secure for them early and favorable consideration
at the Patent Office EDMUND BURKE
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14
CAUTION TO MARRIED OR SIN

AUIIUN TO MARRIED OR SIM
- GlLE GLE LADlES-On account of the deception used
S 10 the sale of medicines or the use of f-
rs requisite for ladies to caution in prr-
vnasihe then Taking this view of the case DR. rud-
meiin go; a Stofange street Providence r. L. offers bis
stces 10 me public as the best used for femaeS
hls drops and Pills for Suppression or 30
nsrpaseo m by any offered to the public They have new
iaieu III one single case, and warranted 10 nor
pcIeet M ~ and permanent cures in the most obstinate
M te treatment OF those complaints peculiar to
lehales, Dr =. acknom lodges superior and in ali
Eases VIII warrant cure from disease and trouble La
es seeking medical assistance will do well 10 orsI,
where. 0'' "ei0i' cailiile else
N. B.-ladles can consult Dr. C. bv letter s,otiro
symptoms by addressing above and have n,edic
sent secure from observation se nieulcihe
Office open day and evening Address
au2 dams i" .ill, NJ u.
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14
mcOitrnes.

D1 SPEPSIA RENE
DIR. DARIUS HAMS
AKOMATIC INVIGORATINt: SPIRIT,
This Medicine has been used by the public . s oor
Dyspepsia Serynnsness IL tis Is recommended to cure
Ina Iead IN me me stomach or Pains in the Bowels
h9adacne, ,Drowsness, Kidney Complaints
ho" oplrlts, DerUm Tremcns In
1t STIMULATES ExHrtERkTFs Nv,sor ,,.s ,,-
,- i. NOT iNroNIcATE OR SrUPEFY.
AS me9eme t IS quick and enectual curing the most
aSGNateu cases Of Dyspepsia, Kidney CnmnIaints anS
M oiher Geransemens Of the Stomach and Bowels ma
rg Ni1ts instantly s@ feyve the and roop
s hait t,n @ es,o1e the weak nervous and sicklv 10
Persons yh9 from the inudcous of liquors. have
constitutions broken down, and subject To- bs
immediaely feel the happy and will almost
cacy of DR.. Hams lnvigoratng Spirit. s eA
WHAT 1T WILL. DO.
DOSE One WINE glass tul as often necessary
One dose will remove all Bad SPIRITS.
One dose will Hearth burn:
Three doses will cure Indigestion.
One dose will give you Good Appetite.
One dose will stop the distressing pains o: Dyspepsia
One dose will remove the distressing and iisagreeable
effects of Wind Flatulence and the stomach
receives the Inyigoratng Spirit the distressing load and
v % One dose VIII remove the most distressing pains of
Coiie' either in the stomach or bowels. -
few doses will remove all obstructons in the Kidney
10 bladder or Urinary organs.
complaints, speedy relief by dose two
ana radical cure by the use of one or two bottles
m NIGHTLY DISSIPATION.
" LESSONS VINO, from dissipatng toomuch night and
* sc g e eteet of poisonous liquors in violent head
acns ess at stomach, weakness giddiTess, &C. Will
hId one uose VIII remove all bad feelings.
auls OF weak and scklv constitutions should take the
mVlgOiaung Spirit three times day; it will them
Ssong; neaihy and happy remove all distinctions and
reguiaes from the menstrual organs, and the
D bloom OF health and beauty the careworn face.
B During pregnancy it Will be found invaluable medi
cine 10 remove disagreeabe sensations stomach.
All the proprietor asks, is trial and to induce this hS
al has put up the INvIGoRATIEG pint bottles
ar. soc, quarts, 81.
80 General Depot, As Water street, New Yerk.
No epk Il ffprR Rpsfnn md in Worc
Ter Dy Bush Co., James Green, D. Scott Greer
a Co., Gould u Andrews, Charles Sibley Geo. T. Har
al low, and druggists generally. IY
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14


=, All l. the I principal R W0oLEN ESTABIIsHMENTS in
using these Burning Machines on their first Breakers
and none who have used them, would be without them
They are acknowledged the only perefect machines in
use for durability and perfection of work.
The finer Burning Machines for Second Breakers and
f1nishers. recommended your attention being as
useful as efficient and important those at.
tached to First Breakers They clean the finer mpuri.
ties and dirt from the wool and with good rolls card and
comb the wool as much the card itself The ring
strength and durability they have equal. Their per
ecy even and straight surface allows them placed near
he Burr Cylinder to the fine and short staple
Their firm strength and set of teeth indispensable ia
a good hold on the wool for the proper WORKING CT
BURRING MACHINES.
There is no machine used in the Wooden Manufacture
SO perfectly adapted to its the above none ac-
complishes so much in little space and at so small
cost Wool cannot be too well prepared. The cleaning
the manufacture the most important Inattenon to
the preparatory be reced by any after process
es. These Feed Rolls and Burning Machines clean the
wool OF It's refuse matter the machines the
coarse and the finer machines of the finer dirt burs
they prevent injurious substances from coming in con
tact with the cards and each set will in addition clean
ing the wool and protecting the cards, do much card
ing as the cards to which they attached They
should therefore be attached to each card set
The STEEL RING and SOLID PACKING BURRING
MACHINES, are furnished also for worsted combers and
waste. ~ ~
All orders will meet with prompt attention
circulars, with explanations and references furnished
by addressing C. l.. GODDARD, Agent
oS denly No. Bowling Green New York.
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14

] Sc
''BOsToN, February s, 1853.
"Nlr r. II. Eddy has made for me rIlIRTEEN applca-
ons on all but ONE of which patents have been granted
and that one is pending Such unmstakabe proofoi
great talent and ability on his part leads
mend all inventors to apply TO him procure their pa
tents as they may be of having the most faithful
tenton bestowed on their and at very reasonable
charges. JOHN TAGGARr"
From Sept l7h 1851 to June l7h 1883 the subscriber
III course of his large practice made rejected ap
plieations SIXTEEN APPEALS EVERY ONE of which
decided in has tduor by the Commissioner of Patent
Jas deOdly r. IL. EDDY
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14
worcester, April u, 1859. WIZ '"P
rsssss557,- WORCESTER & NASHUA

EsHeFH3HsA- - W VIlOID JTh q N NAOIt a
E-zzsss-za E-5zzsss-zza & a L RO OAD. = Winter ARRANGEMENT
Trains will follows: ~
Leave Worcester at $40 and Ill a. H.. and Ais D. m
Leave Nashua at a. m. and Il m, and D. M.
Az Nashua all trains connect with the trains OF Con
cpru road where passengers take the to and from
me northern the Passumpsic the Boston, Concord and
MOntreal, and Vermont Central Railroad
AT Groton junction, trains connect directly with the
of the Fichburg Railroad with the exception of he sf
train rom Boston; and at Fitcbburg with trains Of the
vermont ana Massachusetts and Cheshire Railroads
For iuither particulars and connections with other
roads see Pathfinder Railway Guide for the New Eng.
land States " O. w RFNTiEY Sunit
Worcester Nov. |, 1853. dtf inrV5j
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14
SPRINGS. COLD BROOM.

MINERAL SPRINGS, COLD BROOK,
AVA WORCESTER COUNTY, MAss.-For period of
many years there has existed in this place spring of
water to which the inhabitants Of the vicinity have
sorted for the efficacy OF its waters in relieving various
diseases Of the skim Salt Rheum, Eryspelas Eruptions
from poison &C. Debility from long proracted diseases,
Rheumatic Affections ScrOfa, and Nervous Diseases.
This spring of water has recently passed into the posses
of the proprietor who has discovered several other
springs of similar character in the vicinity which
have been examined. their water anayzed with view
to their medicinal qualities and with the purpOrt of
placing them in condition TO satisfy the demands of the
public. The analysis of these waters made by the
State Assayer, Dr. Chas r. Jackson present the follow
iDtrrp gulf
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14
X e Y s

FULLER'S PATENT
y i y q q q COMPENSATING IRON RAIL
3ssheessSaezS@i$ lNG.-rhe subscriber, having pur-
chased of G. T.. HALE, his pat
NA tA terms and fixtures for the manu-
YAXXAAXX facture of Iron Railing, and having
TEY'xYXEE the right To use the above Patent
GHsszz-=ls~--z@A in the State of Massachusetts is
prepared to furnish Railings of all
descriptions for Cemeteries, Gardens, Dwellings, &c,
most liberal terms In simplicity OF construction,
strength and durability, this railing in unequalled Be-
ing completely sefsupporting it is liable break
down get out of repair Having large variety pat
terms of different height and pr and being constantly
adding to the same he hopes by strict attention to bus
nes to merit share of public patronage Persons pur
chasing Railing OF any description will find it for their
interest call and examine specimens before purchasing
elsewhere Orders for the above promptly attended 10
and satisfaction guaranteed Circulars sent if desired
ID. Is. CHASE.
Millbury, Aug. l, 1860. diff aull
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14

,Is. DnS hill THOMPSON will continuo ,to,r ,
moderate charges in medical or dent tner usual
10 insure an answer AZ contain one dollar
my
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14
Ill E A L THY HUMAN BLOOD.

II N II u 4 E 10
Always presents us with the same essential oI., -
TiFes % ol course the TRUE STANDARD hqnas' hnI' ahu %
Cnmnla;n," PERSON suffering from COnsumnflon ivn s
Soiailt Dyspepsia Scrotula 4 and ,yp Ill.,, IVeI
SSpDv t6es da GGnc,'ces in the red globues of B"od
ff'| 'S'0 "ehcIehceS, and you are made welI ri.
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14

I55s5956dlFa55sa NORWICH AND WOR.
es549 eessszssszzsssss9 CESrER RAILROAD.-NOTICE-T
;----= Passenger Boats of the Norwich and New
ork me VIA Long lsland Sound will resume their trims
O'Clock p. m. 'ii' at y
SIEAMBOATTRAlNw IN will leave Worcester on TIII1RS
as heretofore 2 ST NJ ANnPEvS Si,!t,ue Sne. I"
Norwich, January 10th, 1850 diff ~ b i.i5
Worcester daily spy., 1860-09-14
nj Il ID Z A l. STITU TIE
Sc Main Street, Worcester, Mass,
DIeS. HILL &, rrunnrn
$500 REWARD!.

elect & ana HSdsSta9f vb Specifies % m for the GooT6ea
AFFECTIONS OF the Kidneys Gravel Jmnotnn H'S s,aEes
Coughs NerRoas a GseSIsS Of the Urinary
ana diseases generally N NVHiplaht Jaundlce
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-30
T. HE CALEDONIA
The Famine in Kansas.
wANTED-2O,OO0 GRAIN SACKS.

The fact cannot longer escape the attention
of the humane in the States, that an extraOr-
binary condition of things prevails through
out a large portion Of the Territory of Kan
sas, where there is at present "a famine in
in the land" The thrilling descriptions that
have reached US in the reports Of the county
and township meetings and committees III
Kansas. who have investigated the wants ana
conditions of the people. show present and
prospective dcs'iiution equ. too if hot sur
passing that OF tie famine in Ireland. The"
there was only q failure Of the potato crop.
In KansoS Ill croi,s hnre tuiIfJ. The PEG
pie have exhausted their means in obtaining
homes in tire new Territory. Thousands ar
now in want, and, Unless speedlly relieved
must suffer. Winter IS approaching ana the
settlers see their families without TODD
The farmers Of the Western States a:e ma
king liberal donations VI gram. we have
several thousand bushels along the railroads
in Illinois. Iowa and Wisconsin. The rail
roads have agreed to transport it at less than
half their usual rates. Our means for thc
purchase Of sacks and payment Of ireigh,>
are exhausted. Viii not our Eastern friends
send us means to transport bread TO the
starving? We ask those who have materl-
ais for sacks. and those who manufacture
sacks for meal and grain. to serd Us imme'l-
a,ely what they can, directed TO ". +. NJ
Army. No. POI Lake street. Chicago. and
marked On the package, For Reliefot Kan
sas." And those who have money to give
are requested to se,d 1t to Amos Lawrence
Dr. S. g. Howe or the Hon. ). +. Sewel
Boston, Mass 10 Ii. NJ Bishop. MaI"t oil
CINCINNATI Ohio Calvin Fletcher, Esq
banker, Indianapolis. Ind DR.. john Evans,
No. 81 Clark street, Chicago, ILL.,, OF to ). I.
Pomeroy, A,chison, Kansas. Clothing aid
other goods tor relief, except grain sacks
should be forwarded to Ger. Pomeroy, Atch-
i,on. As all produce and hreadstuts will be
,ranshipped at the Mississippi and Missouri
Rivers, it must be sacked, and they must be
furnished in most cases. Let us then have
money or sacks as soon as possible so that
our suffering people may be relieved. and the
liberaIl,y of the West be made effective by
the donations of the East
W. i. NJ. Army.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-30
Washington Irving Nearly killed by IN
Indian for Maxim" Love to his SquaW.

The following is an extract from some rec
objections of Washington Irving in the Home
Journal
81 was very nearly killed by an Indian.
once" said Irving one evening. when
was young man was travelling in Canada
with friend There We're more Indians
there then than there are white men now
One raw, chilly Gay, We were rowing IN Ca
roe on the st. Lawrence with an Indian for
a guide. AS we neared the spot where Os-
densburg now stands. he invited us to his
wigwam to get something to eat. Securing
the canoe to the shore, we followed him a
short distance to hi, hut, where We found his
squaw busily cooking venison. Our guide
motioned us to a seat by the fire, and then
proceeded to drink a large quantity of wins
Ky. My friend watched him closely, but |
talked to his wife, who at first gave me short
answers, CHANGING at her lord and master, to
see if he listened, which he seemed not to
do then she talked more freely. The squaw
was very ugly, having the overburdened look
that you see among Indian women so, from
half pity, as she took the large haunch from
the fire, rose to assist her. At the same
moment her jealous husband raised large
club striking me on the head blow that
made me fall insensible at his feet. As he
was about TO repeat the blow. my friend
caught me in his arms. and rushing from the
wigwam, deposited me III the canoe and was
taking me rapidly down the stream before
our half drunken pursucr reached the shore.
soon recovered my senses, but never was
nClite to a SuuaW again"
Many Gears ago Irving wrote book SINH
lar to his "Sketch Book" suggested by a So
iourn in the Southern states. "The trunk
containing the manuscript" he said, "was
stolen on nv way home and We therefore
L.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-30
MRS. WILSON'S
COCOA-N UT OIL
HAIR DRESSING.

Mrs Wilson's Hair Dressing Is put up in large bottles,
and re:ls fer 81 cts per bottle, and for dressing the
hair Of any person. young old there is not its equal in
the world l, will make the hair everything you wish 1t
to be- and moreover, it has perfume that is infinitely
superior any of the fashionable extracts either foreign
or American which alone should entitle it to place on
every lady's toilet table.
Use the Regeneration before retiring at night, and
in the morning apply little Of the Dressing, and
hair will be even more lelike in color and beauty
Use nothing en- your hair but these preparations, and
use these according directions, and warrant you
a good healthy head Of hair.
Manufactured and sold at wholesale by Henry P. Will
son L Co.. Manchester n. H-to whom all letters should
be addressed.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-30
ORDER of NO7ICEof SETTLEMENT,
AMOS HILLS ESTATE

STATE OF VERMONT. Caledonia Dis,ric, -
Al Probate Court held al ST Johnsburl in said di.rE
the 18th day OF Nov. 4. d. 1861
WHEREAS. John True. administrator the ,-r.,..
" of Amos Hill, late oil sutton in said di-lr,,
deceased PROPOSES Ia render account OF his admins
and present his account against said ..la,
examination and allowance for tbs purpose n.ain
partition amt distribution 81 the Residue Of said ceial IN
der decree Of said court among thu ho H.
law entitled Ia the II II therefore ordered Nv
said that the under consideration ana
be heard al the Probate Office ST Johnr.ury 80,
the 18th day of Dec, 4. d. 1900. And IL L. iurtk-,
ordered that all persons interested be notified hereof ty
publication of copy OF the record Of this order r
CALIFORNIAN, printed AT ST Johnsbury- three weeks
successfully previous said time of hearing that thg
may APPEAR and contest the allow of -ad account
Il they and asv be heard hy said court N
the matter of partition and distribution said e.ist~
Attest, ASA l.. FRENCH. Judge
true copy of record
l1-i9 Attest. ASA L. FRENCH judge