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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-02-01
Miserrima.
TRoM vASrrr FAIR.

It was starving mother, ..n .-
And she huddled starving child, .. .. ..
In garret bare, where the wntery air
Walled through the cracks with sound Of despair
Wild wild wild
Against her Ice cold breast
She pillowed her infants head;
And its means grew fainter - IL in rest b & .
Dead dead! deadl
With CLASSY eye she gased
On its little wasted form,
Az she gathered around her more closely the rag.
That had helped to keep 1t warm.
Shivering there In the cold, w#a
Where the very air seemed to freeze,
Thus she worded her stern complaints,
With her dead child on her knees:
"rve never tear to give, darling,
For the loss Of thy little life: b
Better to die than to live, darling;
Mthou and the world were at strife.
"The heartle.s worlds decree. darling,
Was issued long ago, 81 ~
Condemning thee and me, darling,
To dreary life Of woe. . -..--g.
e But shame on the legislation
That would force q mothers eye
To watch, from sheer starvation, #
Her helpless infant die! '.r
And shame on the welded mothers,
Whose marble virtue stones .-.... g.. ss.
Their hearts against their sisters'
And dying babys groans!
Their ostentatious pity
Is not for such as thee
Banned for thy mothers trusting
And thy fathers treachery.
"'Tis easy for parsons to cheer one,
And pirate Of resignation:
Theyce never watched q dear one
Dying by slow starvation.
7 +r." . .n...
Mammon pays for their teachings;
Their lives are in plenty led: ... ..
What care for their preachngs?
They never wanted bread .a.......... .-..-s
The curse Of childless mother
The curse Of heart forlorn,
Fall on the pitiless world that has murdered
Aye! murdered a child just born !"
With this curse did life forsake her
From her garret cold and drear,
She went to seek from her Maker
The pity denied her here .'
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-02-01

to kill me, and even squared off; but the
rest Of the party laughed at him SO unmerc-
fully, and suggested that We should waltz it
out together, that he finally cooled down,
and skunk away to take some private convey
ance back to D.
Bob Styles and are living in large double
house together. He often says that he owes
his wife to my masquerading, but he doesn't
feel under any obligations to me, for I owe
my wife to the same thing.
N. B.--My wife's name is Jennie! s....
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-02-01
wILLIAM r. CASE,
AMERICAN HOTEL.

1OHN T.: WILCOx, Proprietor, Main st.,
- Cedar Falls 1ewA The above Hotel haslately been
ENLARGED and newly furnished throughout am pre-
pared to attend to the wants Of all who msy favor me
with call. have In connection with the above House
large and comodous Stable with osters in attend.
ance The Ofice Of the Western Stage Company Is at
this Mouse Stages leave daily for the East South and
West. 1:sf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-02-01

VALUABLE SwEEPINGs. The N. z. cores.
pondent Of the Philadelphia Press narrates
the following incident: l717
Happening in at the publishing house Of
fiarpers Y Brothers this morning, was not
a little surprised at fact that transpircd du-
ring my chat with one of the Arm. Tho
foreman of their bindery, Mr.. Rosenouest.
who has for some thirty gears filled that DO
sition, came in with bar Of gold valued AZ
1907 A, accompanied with tho assayer's Ger
tificate. This amount was the proceeds Of
goid 90 Dust swept up from the floor and wiped
off on the rags used by binders during three
months. was 50 much surprised 1t this
bit OF economy that asked what the value
OF their picked-up things amounted to in the
course OF year, and was told that the rold.
sweePings were worth about $500, shaw
,ngs rom paper S5 900, shavings from paste
board 500, md scraps from leather 1iDO-
making an aggregate from those four sources
Of 81, $50 per annum.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-02-01
"The Poetry of Life.n

Nearly nine years since, we carried to his
final resting place on earth a sweet little boy
OF seven summers 1t seemed like taking the
last ray OF sunshine from the place we called
"homc." A funeral pail spread over heart
and hearth. Eight years of arduous toll and
wasting care, have failed to obliterate the
memory of that great sorrow. We still think
with wonderful interest, a swelling heart
and moistening eye, Of the pale, sad boy,
whose life passed away quietly as the glow
OF sunset from the evening sky So slowly,
through many months, did the work Of death
go on, hope would spring, unbidden, in the
heart; till one night Of weary watchfulness,
when, as we listened to the hurried breathing
Of the pale sleeper, his lips moved, and with
sigh strangely deep for one so young, he
murmured-"I am 50 tired I coanot play
any more" He was dreaming of childish
sports in which he had ceased to engage for
more than year. There was a plaintive
sweetness in the slowly uttered words, so
prophetic OF the close Of the struggle, that
ended a few hours afterwards.
few weeks before his illness, and when.
to all appearances, there was before him
life that should far outlast our own, our then
joyous boy planted the pits Of two peaches.
OF unusual size; saying that one should be 4
tree for mother and the other for himself
The remark was scarcely noticed at the time;
but when next spring the tiny trees sprung
up in the flower bed, blight had fallen on
our cherished house-plant, and the incident
was recalled. The trees grew apace giving
promise of future beauty. But, one morning
we found one of them broken off. and L
thereafter gave no sign Of life. The faltering
step, the wasting form and the pallid cheek
OF little George, told but too plainly that his
life was ebbing away, and that the smitten
bush OF his own planting, was no uniting
emblem of his brief existence and approach.
ing end.
Winter gave place to spring. The snow
melted from the grave Of little George. The
tree that had been spared to remind us Of
him, was carefully transplanted from the
flower bed to the spot where it could better
solve the problem of its life. It rewarded
our care and spread its branches wider
Called from our Ohio home, the tree passed
into the hands Of a valued friend. Visiting
the old home nearly year since, We found
the tree blooming in pride and beauty, and
grown to such dimensions as almost to DEFY
recognition. In the fulfilment of a wish cx-
pressed as we looked upon an object associate
cd with sacred memories, we received few
days since, from our thoughtful friend. a YES.
sci filled with choice fruit plucked from the
tree planted ten years since by child, who
has grown almost to manhood beneath tho
kindly shadows Of the tree of life that blooms
IN the paradise Of God. Such is the poetry
Of life.-Des Aoines Register.
T 4
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-02-01
ORSON RICE,
PENNsYLVANIA HOUSE.

1" N NARGUETZ, PROPRIETOR BUTLER
LIZ CENTER, Butler County. Iowa. The proprietor
havpg recently purchased and htted up above House
now prepared n attend TO the wants or ali who may a.
vor him With call Good ostle and ahling in conec-
ton With the House. .--'. - 17-6tn - ~ x
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-02-01
MARSH q (sROSs.

nENTIsTSsAR ARUFIcrAL TEETH inserted. from
the PspA4eE Sdsg wdked spon al ihsir reAdenss r
desbs1a IgsD dans - reassnsble- -tesns4 sO0cs IN
Overman's brick block, Cedar Falls, Iowa. ms
4. y. MARSH, ". r. cRoSs
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-02-01
JOB WORK.
u BUSINESS CARDS. !
LOMBARD & NICHOLS.
DARIUS ALLEN.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, AND SOLICITOR IN
n CHANCERY. Cedar Falls iowa. Notes and Bille
Colected, and Claims secured IN Black Hawk Buchanan
Brner, Butler, Franklin Grundy and BENTON counties
Office in Overman's new block Main ST. 2:tf-
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-02-01

NOTARY PUBLIC and GENERAL AGENT
IN Cedar Falls, Iowa. Blank Deeds, Bonds etc.,
stantlv on hand. ~ st- - y 1;tf, Es~'at-f'
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11
COYfNGTON 4 NNWa.

RuMoR.-Rumozs Of an insurrectiou n
Over County, and the murder Of ten white
families By blacks, were circulated IN ths
streets yesterday, creating considerable OK.
element, and It was under contemplation d
send one Of the military companies to tbs
scene OF trouble, but the story soon began v
be very greatly modified, and was not gen.
orally believed. lrFr ~
CoETRARANDs--We are informed on an.
thority that gives us ne room to doubt il
truth, that Young man, travelling agent foF
commercial firm In Cincinnati, and resid.
ing In this city, Is engaged In Transporting
IN private way, revolVers and arms on 4
similar character, over the Kentucky Central
Road, fer the purpose Of supplying custom
ers. We would advise him to desist p
KENToS UuoS GuARDs.-It win be rocoI-
lected that two OF three days ago we noticed
the formation of new military company.
and intimated that Il waJ certain 70 prosper,
This was called the shotgun company al
FIRST, but its organization hes now been com.
pleted under the name of the Kenton Union
Guards. Its constitution requires each men,
Der TO take an oath to support the Uonstitu.
ton OF the United States FIRST Of all, and the
Commonwealth of Kentucky only IS long as
she remains in the Union. This requirement
distinctly separates the unconditional Union
men from those who will follow the fortunes
OF Kentucky in case she should ultimately
be induced to secede. Under this ordeal Il
has been literally fulfilled that a house shall
be divided against itself, but while few
have besitated very large number have
passed through with their Union garments
unsinged. There can be no doubt that this
organization will soon absorb all Others of
the right Union stamp; therefore fall into the
line ye faithful and true.
The following are the officers: Amos
Shinkle, Captain; Fhos. O. Sanford, First
Lieutenant; John W. Farrell, Second Lieu.
tenant; F. W. Shrom, Third Lieutenant; Fl
9. Saffelder, Orderly Sergeant; r. M. Wade,
Second Sergeant; J. A. Drake, Third Ser
geant; ]. O. Gedge, jr, Fourth Sergeant !;
W. r. Scott, First Corporal. P. Hunt See,
ond Corporal;. N. Hall, Third Corporal; j.
NJ. Meal, Fourth Corporal,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11
PRoBATE COURT.

ALLEGED IRsAKITY OF VoLUsTEEa SOL
DIER.-An Irishman named Mccarthy, was
brought up on an allegation of lunacy. II
was stated that he had joined the Mont
gomery Guards and another voluntary
company but after he had gone to camp
was brought away by his friends, who as
sert that be was insane for sOme months
back. He has been ak years in this coIntry.
He was sent to the asylum. II
TIE LAST CASE OF SHcEssioN,--A young
man named Christian Hafher was before the
Court on application for admission to bail
He was in custody on Q charge preferred un-
der the bastardy act, by Gertrude Spanier,
who came day or two since in pursuit Of him
from Louisville, as a seceder from her arms.
But after he had spent night in Jail she re-
pented her severity, and was herself the
mover in this proceeding for his release
which she accomplished BY signing abond in
$500 for his appearance, and paying the
costs herself. The probability is that Chris
tian will now 60 in for the Union.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11
RIVER NEWS.

The Ohio has come to a stand since our
last issue, and was receding yesterday, hav-
ing declined up TO last evening ten or twelve
inches; leaving, according to the Water
works report, a channel-depth at this point
OF nearly thirty-nine feet. The River at
Pittsburg was stationary yesterday, with
nine and half feet water there.
The weather here was warm, windy, and
somewhat cloudy yesterday, the atmosphere
indicating rain, though none fell.
Business on the Landing continued stag
nant, and nothing occurred worthy of mem
ton. .. b. E.
The Louisville and st. Louis papers of
yesterday have no news of interest.
STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
Arrirals- Lancaster No. 4, MsysviIle; Forest
Queen, Madison; Superior, Louisville; LeoROra,
bo uiEville Boston, Big Sandy.
DePGrtr's-SL easter No. No. 4, Maysyilfei For
riOr, louisville Boston, Big Sandy.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

rSHERITF's SALKs.-The following described
property was sold at Sherih's sale yesterdays
( To Eugene Dutroit, lot on the north side
OF Mercer street. being lb by l0Otset. Valued
at $4,000. Sold for 1900.
To Frederick Biliod, 80 ~ 100 acres of
land in section l6 Delhi Township. Valued
at $40 700. Sold for $7,la3 81.
To Mary P. Elmer, lot in Storrs Township
being 90 by 100 feet on GArden-street. Valued
at $3.50. Sold for $1OO.
To Edward Morse, leasehold estate in lot
on the north side of Bstts. street, bsing lkby
s71i feet. Sold for $l2b. - = stist i :.
To Abel Cox lot Of the same dimensions,
adjoining the above on the west, Sold for
$50.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

THE MADISON HOUSE, TO CLosE TO-DAY
The Madison House viii close to-day, Mr..
Oahill retiring. The many friends OF Mr.. O.
viii sincerely regret this as the house, under
his charge, has been deserVedly popular, and
the Doctor has always been noted as the
most accommodating Of landlords. He has
not retired from public life, hOWeveri but
has taken command Of company attached
to the Second Kentucky Regiment HsWill
no doubt do good service in his cOuntry'S
cause frat- -.s.r.. EfF 1Hta
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

IT dipped lis fiery orb in the blue horizon
and passed away.
We threw out ballast and mounted half 9
mile. t.. ~
There was our old friend, Sol, once more
and again we saw him decline. Had VIZ
gone higher, we should have Witnessed hil
third retirement but the shades Of niRhi
gathering, with no neon, Professor Lowe
contrary to our desire, wished TO descend
and he began to do so.
THE DRscENT.
By this time we had passed over New
Richmond and Bethel, in Clermont County
and we were on the lookout for a convent
ent place to alight a,p
The Professor pulled the valve, and we
pr,0spected nearer the terrene sphere, throw
ing ont tirsue paper, as we had from the be.
ginning Of the voyage, TO determine how
rapidly we were descending or ascending.
A large, clear field met our eye. "That is
the place for us to come down. said tne
Professor. "Get ready to cut the fastening
of the coil OFrope holding the anchorH
We took ,'be knife. We were falling very
rapidly, asw.Ss necessary to prevent our 60.
ing into forest near by.
The fastening was cut. We threw over
the anchor.
We went down fast striking the ground
heavily, and rebouuding upward some fifty
feet then down we went again, and after a
little rubl'er.baH play, weindnced some
persons to run up and catch the drag rope,
and pull us to the Earth
Dozens Of persons soon gathered, and se-
cured, with the assistance of the Professor
and bis companions, TO anchor the Enter
prise" in a hollow until morning.
The rural population were highly pleased
and some were so delighted that they
watched the balloon all night.
Thine is up-two o'clock, sayv the fore
man..
Our Rronautic trip was over; but it was
very pleasant, and we shall long remember
it as an agreeable, If not sensational expe-
rience. JUNuS.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11
LawI easRess Of COIoneI KIIsworth's


A III IEsachusetts volunteer writing home
TO his 'triends, gives the Ellsworth Zouayes
a Nhrsii rate notice" as follows
OPP en- my lettas 10 drop you q word in
regar to EllsWorth's ZOuREes. They ar
rived. Thursday night, and were quartered
At thA Capitol. Yesterday they had become
well enough acquainted with Washington TO
havOa few hghts, and last night they. cut
never beheld- Those that cot outside dc
lines got drunk, and, Of course, had e Few
rows, and those who could be kept in the
quarters fOsght amoAg themselves.
1 saw ab0nt three hundred of them on the
avenue laEt evening aAd every one Of them
seemed y be on The same mission, "spiliug
for fght.n Saw one Of then, 90 up 10 q
man, taSe away his umbrella Qt was rain
ingh aaa knocked him over into the gutter
because be DEMONSTRATED, IL is no use to
Try 70, keep them In quarters. Heard one Of
them say TO the guard at the entrance,
Say, nh.ileE am goin' TO leave this
GufGd-aoan't 60 without pass sir.n
lodave-"What do yer sayR Want pass
90 Jeri well here il is" upon which he
drew of and hit him one Of the regular
New York hremen blows, knocking him fat
on the groand, and before the guard could
4 get there the man was over the fence and of.
They seem TO fear no one except their
gallant little Colonel, and I notice he carries
with him all the time Bowie knife about
two feet long. hear they are TO b sent
out 70 camp as soon as possible. II will
never do % keep them here. II these fellows
are sample Of Ellsworths what must VIII
sons bef am afraid we shall stand q
poorer chance with these fellows than witt
the Southerners. Hope 10 see them have /
chance, to let thspselyes loose legitimately
before !opg,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11
NEWPORT NE ws.

SoHoOA MATTBRs.-The School Board de.
cided last night that the city schools should
be continued; provided, the teachers were
willing to take their pay in orders bearing
SIX per cent. interest, until the money comes
into the treasury. This they will do in ab-
sence of any better pay.
ABSURD RBHoR-Another Of those excit-
ing pieces of information, which always
come from q most reliable source,r visited
Newport, late night before last, frightening
the crednlous considerably. It was said that
an indefinite number of men were on their
way fTsm the Hypothetical realms of King
JEFF. the First, to take the Barracks. The
Commander of that impregnSble fortress re-
ceived the intelligence with ealmness. and
has probably before this prepared to defend it
against attack by any military cow or other
heinous monster whenever, wherever, or
however il may be made.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

On TIHE.-The report current for day or
two, that the oyster trade was over, had no
foundation in fact for Robert Orr, at No. IL
West Fifth-street continues to receive choice
lots, besides, the finest of picked and spiced
oysters. Ifyeu want nice Baltimore shad,
call at his depot. His supplies always come
through con time.n
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

OoRoNER's INoUEsT.-Coroner Emmert yes
terday held an inquest on the body of an
Irish.womsn, found dead in her bed at No. 81
LOdge-street. After hearing the evidence,
the jury returned a verdict of death from too
free use of ardent spirits. She was about
forty years of age, and leaves two children.
The Vine-street Hill inquest will not be
concluded till Monday OF Tuesday.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

FIRST STRAwBERRY Pies OF THE SEASON.
The first strawberry pies of the season were
served up at Mcdonnell & Atkinson's saloon,
on Vine street. above Fourth, yesterday.
They were prepared in a superior style, and
sufficiently delicious TO satisfy the most fas
tidioua taste
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

Now is the time to procure boots, shoes,
CATERS, &C., at prices within the means of
all; go direct to the store of A. z. Barbour,
lao West Fifth street., where you.can pur-
chase better goods for less money than any
where else in this city. A fresh supply of
those beautiful Congress CATERS for 81 Is,
equal to eustOm-made. Warranted 10 give
entire satisfaction.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

RETURN OF PROFESSOR LowE.-on account
of the unfavorable nature of the wind, which
blew directly toward Secession, Professor
Lowe did not make the long trip he contem-
plated, but landed a second time in Brown
County, about fifteen miles from the place he
first stopped. He returned to the city yester-
IL.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11
HAMILroN nonNrY nIaTRIcr norHr.

THE RUNYAN WILL TRIAL.-The witnesses
examined yesterday to prove the sanity of
the testator were Samuel Vail, Samuel
Swim, R, Whallon, S. Whitlock, X, Quick
and NJ. V. Brokaw.
On the cross examination Of Mrs. Whit
lock, whose deposition was read, she stated,
in answer to an inquiry as to her opinion OF
VIM. RuDyan's ability 70 transaet business,
that she considered him quite capable of
doing business, aswhen she stood at the toll
gate which he passed by, he never did pay
his toll.
Judge Parker made the opening argument
on behalf Of the deVisees.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

SERMON By Rev. NJ. D. CoNwAY.-Rev. NJ
D. Conway will deliver discourse entitled
"a Word from America to the Usurper," al
the Unitarian Church, corner of Fourth and
Race-streets, at eleven o'clock tomorrow
He likewise breaches at Camp Harrison in
the afternoon.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

LITHoGRAPH OF GENERAL SCoTT.-Messrs.
Middleton, Strobridge & Co. have prepared a
large and handsome lithograph of General
Scott which is certainly among the best
likenesses of the old hero we have ever seen.
Every person should possess one.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

CoRoNER's IN0URsT-O Coroner Emmert, yes.
terday, held an inquest on the body of a
colored woman named Emma Atkinson,
who resides at No. l6s Sycamore. street, and
who was found dead in the street. The
jury returned verdict of death from the
heart disease. She was forty-two years Of
age, and leaves several children.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

NoT1CE.-Those of our lady readers who
would buy neat gaiter or slipper, at "war"
figures, should patronize W. Kent l. Co.,
Fifth street, north side, east of Race. Go
there, also, to buy children's shoes.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

STYLIsH.-Something nice and attractive
in the way of French Felt Hats have been
received by Phil. Hudson, at lao Main-street
They are what our young men have been
waiting for.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

ATTEMPT TO Poison SOLDIERS AT CAMP
CLAY.-A man, whose name we were un-
able to learn, yesterday attempted to bribe
one of the cooks at Camp Clay, to get him
away from his post. Suspicious were inn
mediately aroused, and he was taken into
custody, and bottle ofstrychnine was found
on his person. He will be dealt with accord
ing TO his deserts.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

A HYPERBoLE MIsUEDERsTooD.-The own
ers of the Amelia, Batavia and Georgetown
Omnibus Line, to whom we are indebted for
many courtesies, supposed, it appears, our
our hyperbolical expression in the account
of the "Aronautic Trip" in yesterdays is
sue, of the vehicle making "thirty six miles
in forty hours" to have been seriously in
tended.
We never patronized the line before, bu
believe it q very good one--one of the bes
running from the city; though after bal
loon voyage, we must say, in'alI candor, it did
seem little slow, as was very natural.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

ANDY JOHNSON GUARDs.-A company to
be called the ANDY Johnson Guards" is
now in process of formation in the Four
teenth Ward. They will elect their officers
in few days.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

SHOOTING GALLERY.--The Rife and Pistol
Gallery of Henry Siebert, Main.street, above
Third, is doing paying business just now,
as every one is desirouS Of becoming "good
shotn
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-11

JOHN ELLISON Cove would direct
the readers attention to the card of this
firm in another column. They are success
sors to Watkin Free & Co., and continue
at the old stand. .-... ..