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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-09-11
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POaT SOUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, }

!
PRODUCERS of the 18th Congressional District
i who deliver their Tithes under the Circular
from the A. @. M. Generals Office, (requ sting
a voluntary delivery of the Tithes in advance Of
the estimates) OF the 18th of June last, direct
ed as follows -
Wool, Corn. Oats. Rye, Hay and Fodder may
be delivered to Maj. H. NJ. Bell, @ NJ, Staunton;
Capt. A. Baker, A. @. NJ, Harrisonburg, or Capt
T.. H. Tutwer, A. Q. NJ. Lexington-ex the
Wool delivered in Stanton, will be delivered to
Capt. r. H. Philips, A. @. ".
The Wheat and other articles Of eod will be de-
livered to Capt F. W. Bailey, A. G. s., Staun-
ton Maj A. II. Johnson G. s., Harrisonburg, or
Capt. F. Henderson, A. c. s., Lexington.
Ny- Bags for the delivery of Grain will be FUR
nished to producers on application.
o. SMITH, Capt & P. @. NJ,
18th Congressional District.
Approved,
H. VI BELL, Maj so. NJ. l.
sept. 4, lS63.-2t
Va Spectator. Rockingham Register and Lex
ington Gazette copy It.
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Remarkable LONGEVITY. - One of the
most remarkable instances Of longevity,
since the times Of the Patriarcbs. was exhib-
tied in the case of negro woman. the prop
erty Of Col E A Waytt, of Dinwiddie
county, who died the early part Of this week
at the advanced age of one hundred and
thirty gears Her name was Temp, and
for several generations past her form has
been familiar at the residences of her own
ers. She has raised parents and children,
aud aslived to see them called from earth,
until at last tee measure other course was
run, and she, 100, has fallen. Up to tie
time Of her death she retained, to a remark
able extent, her intellectual faculties, and
was always apt in her conversations with
others. Three score years and ten are the
allotted days Of mans existence; and his age
is considered great who lives beyond them ;
but, in comparison with the winters ola Gen.
fury and third, it is only youth.
re- Somebody says: There is one per-
ception that horse possesses, that but lit
tie attention has been paid to, and that is
the power to scent. With some horses it
is as acute as dogs, and for the benefit of
these who have to drive nights, such as
physicians and others, this knowledge is in.
valuable. I never knew it to fail, and
have ridden hundreds of miles on dark
nights; and in consideration of this power
Of scent, this is my simple advice; never
check your horse at night, but give him
a free head, and you NAV rest assured be
will never get off the road, and will carry
you expeditiously and safe. In regard TO
the power Of scent in horse. once knew
one Of a pair that was stolen, and recovered
mainly By the track made by his mate, and
after be had been absent six or eight hours.
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correspondence Of the Sentinel:]

1 Correspondence Of the Sentinel;l
.sHe that withholdeth corn the people shall curse
him, but blessings shall be upon the head OF him
that selleth it.--Prov, XII 26.
suggest for consideration the proprlety
Of imposing monthly tax Of twenty five or
Gfiy per cent upon the value ofall surplus
stocks Of food and forage, and perhaps Of
aome other articles Of prime necessity -
This would compel sales until such articles
would reach the hands Of the real consumer
The prices might, under such a system be
safely left to fix themselves, as the consuIn-
ers would have tho advantage IN the mar
ket, VALET,
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COrrreSpOndence.

+.
The following correspondence speaks for
itself The letter Of the Yankee officer is
an additional Illustration Of The infamous
character and conduct Of those who are vain
" attempting our subjugation. The an
swersof Gen. STUART has the ring Of the
true metal, and we trust, as he knows
whom to hold responsible, that he will meet
out to this valiant warrior upon women and
children just punishment, bo:h sure and
speedy - Sentinel.
HEADo'Rs % DIVISION, g G.,
September / 1868.
Sir: NJ ! patrol was fired upon, last even
ing by concealed party Of Confederate
troops, near the mill between Corbin's aud
Newby's Cross Roads. and one man woun :
dcd and four captured
If the same should again occur, will
hold the inhabitants Of the country in the
Immediate vicinity responsible, and cause
all houses, barns, or other property, to be
destroyed
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. IRyIN GREee,
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COTTON INTEREST BONDS.

COTTON INTEREST BONDS.
DEPOSITARY'S OFFICE
Stanton September lst 1868.
The rate of six per cent COTTON INTEREST
rs of the Government having been fixed at
aft 'ent premium. purchases of the same NAV
be mad that rate at this office until the 18th
I of Sep Der, 1858.
forth o. the purchase money will be rcquir-
I'd ~ urJ notes issued since April lst, 1868,
the reualpibg -foruth may b. paid in any non
in terest bearing Treasury notes.
ALEX. F. KINNEY,
September 4.-,td Depository.
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SUBSTITUTE FOR CoFFEE The seed Of
grapes are very generally used in Germany
as substitute for coffee. and they make a
most excellent substitute When pres sad !.
they yied quantity Of oil : and afterwards,
when boiled, furnish liquid very similar
to thatsof coffee. It's flavor is delicious =
Lgnchbnsy Republican,
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RICHMOND, Sept. a, 1864.
TsHE Board of Directors of the Virginia Central
i Railroad COMPANY have declared dividend
of per ct upon the capital stock of the COMPANY.
PAYABLE to the stockholders and after the 18th
inst
The books of transfer will be closed until the
18th inst.
By order of the Board. j. GARRETT.
Sept IL, st Treasurer.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, "a.
THE Proprietor of this convenient HOTEL ~
4 specially calls the attention Of the
TrRveIlinE Public
to the situation # his House, being immed ately %
the Railroad. and thereby avoiding all chances VI
being left by the trains His table, supplied with
the best the markets afford, and his ell vea,ilassd
rooms, furnished with
CLEAN BEDDING,
afford comfortable entertainment to ths wvAAs
TaAvKLLEa: He respectfully ssieits the patronage
of the public.
R. W. BAiLEy.
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Sentenced to be Shot,

The aeoision Of the Court Martial in the
case Of prisoners arrested for the murder Of
Adjutant Richard Mailett, from Raleigh,
n. G near Scottsville, Albemarle county,
Va, few days since. was made known at
Richmond Thursday Their axines are as
follows.
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H A London journal relates the fol-
lowing as Of actual occurrence:


..Some time since the salons Of Paris
we're entertained by a matrimanial adven-
tnre, the hero Of which was the son of one
Of the wealthiest bankers. The gentleman
wassengaged to marry young lady Of
high rank, and everything was prepared.
The bridegroom had sent in the corbeille
which was extremely rich. the diamonds
aioue being worth one hundred thousand
francs. Wishing to enjoy the gratifca-
tion of his bride, he followed closely on the
heels of bis present, and finding no one in
the parlor, ensconced himself in a window
behind the curtain Presently a whole
bevy Of girls futtered into the room, and
all began talking at once. Oh, dig you
ever see such beautiful cor6eiNe? Louise
lis lucky what gentleman husband she
will have! She ought to be happy, to De
sure. but do you know what. she told me
just now? why. that she would rather
have the corbeiHe. without the gentleman
who gave it. cit can't be, she never said
So .'She certainly did; and there she
is-ask bel for yourself Louise, didn't
y tell me you would rather have the cor
belle, without Mr.. 80 eyes, say
SO; but that's between ourselves" Much
obliged to you MademmoiseIle," said Mr..
-, coming forward you shall not have
either" So saying. he coolly put the
splendid present. under his arm aud walked
off, leaving the ladies in an Embarrassment
easier conceived than expressed"
+
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Scene III cha tanooga


envy are shelling the town vigorously. Our
sanctum aud our solitary printer. with his
case and composing stick, are removed
to the basement of the Bank of Tennnes,
see. Excited individual next door can be
heard frantically imploring our neighbor
Haskell to open his door. The voice is ev-
identIy that Of dry soldier At least
we judge 50 from the huskiness of his throat
Possibly wants drink. Probably won't
get it, as Haskell has retired to his earth
works
Boom! Whiz-z ~. goes another and
another angry she'll.
.Oh, Mr. Haskell!' goes voice outside.
Boo-room -BOOM! ker gip!
.HASKELL! open the door p
Crash came a shell over the roof, struck
Chattanooga hog 10 the side, and sent him
squeakipg to the happy hunting grounds.
Soldier couldn't stand it any longer -
He broke We can hear the retreating
echoes Of his footsteps Haskell has at
Tenth open the door and calls after him
What do you war; 7"
Reply in the dim distance: ooh. you re
too late 'Spcct a man to have niue lives
like cat, and git murdered forsone drinkg'
Drama closes Scene shifts Suthin'
rumbles Exeunt, at double quick. =
Chattanooga Rebel
CHARLESTON The Yankees have pushed
their parallels to within one hundred and
fifty yards of Fort Wagner. They will 20
doubt push them up as near as possible, and
then attemp to take the fort Abs sstorm -
Everything is prepared for their reception,
and, if they carry it, it can only be after the
most desperate struggle that has ever taken
place in this country Both Wagner and
Sumter will be defended to the last extrem-
ity. If they should be taken the enterprise
Of the enemy will bat have begun. They
will still have to encounter the distractions
in the harbor. fresh batteries. and obstacles
of which they do not dream. All these
overcome, they will then have to take
Charleston itself. We do not believe they
will ever do it.-Dispatch.
Mon IN ATLANTA, GA.-The Atlanta Ga
Fxette says that one night last week. negro
man offered gross insult to the wife Of a
Captain now in the Confederate service,
and was arrested by the police and put in
the calaboose Shortly after crowd came
and demanded the negro. but the police
isternly refused to deliver him up, until a
scrowbar was sent for to break open thedoor
The parties then took the negro out. and
lost him somewhere with a rope around his
neck. Like the subject Of recognition, he
was in Suspense. The negro belonged to a
widow lady Every one will concede the
Justice of his doom, while they may have
serious objections to the manner IN which he
metit He richly deserved hanging.
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wWe learn that General Hardee left
Morton for Enterprise, Mississippi, on the
21st, to assume command Of and reorgan-
ize the army Of Vicksburg, whose furlough
has expired. Memphis Appeal
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Land For. Sale.

Land For. Sale.
MILL be sold, in front of nv Office, in Stsss.
w ton, on SATURDAY, AUGUST 97S. a
tract of land containing about
60 ACRES,
Said land lies about one mile and quarter ftosa
Stanton, adjoining the land of Geo Baylor aad
others, fronting on both sides of the public read
leading from Staunton to Hebron Church. and, Il
neighborhood.
TERMS Either on Time or for Cash, as may
suit purchaser.
GEO. BAYLOR, Agent
Aug 18th ids for John E. Riley.
The above sale is postpone to Saturday 18th Sep.
temher, 1863. GEO. BAYLOR, Agent.
Aug. 2lst 1863
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safe Of ssouespss,,essx Property.

I'm FRIDAY, the 18th. last, I will sell at Auc-
~ ton, in Staunton, fyr Cash, the following
government property, viz: 60 HORSES, 4
MULES, IS WAGONS, Gone, two and four horse)
n AMBULANCES, CART, 200 sets old HAIR
COMBS. The sale will begin at 10 O'Clock.
II. NJ. BELL, Maj. Q. NJ.
Sent lI-tds.
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ROB 8 II E !.

TINE undersigned was assaulted on Saturd ay
4 night last near Smiths Barber Shop and rob-
bed of his Pocket Book containing SIZE in Confed-
crate notes and his Parole from TIL army. If the
papers together with the parole, be semitic the Edi
tor Of the indicator, no further questions will be
asked.
A SHEPHERD.
Stauntcn Sentember II 1881 1T
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Religions Exercises.

We learn that quite an interesting
meeting is progressing ct Division No,
9, General Hospital, in this place. nm
der the superintendent Of Rev. c.
HYDE, Chaplain, assisted by other
ministers. Several of The sick and
wounded have already made q profess
..;;on OF religion, and others are seeking
turgivness Of their sins.
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WOOD.

w ASYLUM, Five hundred Cords Of , wood for
which liberal price will be given. Any one de-
string to contract will call on the undersigned for
specifications.
SAN'L A. HOSHoUR, Steward
Sept ll-2t.
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HOGS, HOGS.

VXE wish to pun chase from two to three hua-
w dred STOCK HOGS, tor which we will pay
the highest market price. Persons having thea
for sale, win do well by calling AT Mason + HaS.
mans Distilery. or p. B. q J. B. Hoge's Store,
on Beverly Street, Staunton.
MASON 4 HARNAN.
B.-We win fatten Hogs at So per mouth.
or for one-half tie Hogs. N. AH.
Staunton, June %, lS6a.-tf
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NOTICE

TO TAN-PA XERS-
THE time for the registration Of persons requ:r-
i ed by the Tax Act is extended Id tbs District,
to the 10Th inst. Come forward, promptly, if you
would avoid doubl tax, as lean make no fur
Their application Tor an extensi on ofthe time.
w. HssH. LYNN
Collector for 54th d istrict
Stanton Sept. ii, lSs3-2t
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Lr.ur CRY. w j. HAnpEE- We are
mich gratifed TO learn that this popular
and accomplished officer has been assigned
the duty Of re organizing the Vieksburg
army at Denopolis lie is now at that
place, and has entered upon the discharge
q bis important duties. It is happy ar
. ,intac: {.
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LINCOLN,s LETTER.

LINCOLN's LETTER.
We publish in this issue the letter
of Abraham Lincoln to the Spring
field Mass meeting It is perhaps the
richest documents that has emanated
from Abraham I and as such we com
mend it to the perusal Of our readers.
In abiding TO one of the three ways
Of being relieved Of the rebellion, he
admits what must have escaped his
ever cautious friend Seward, viz that
he has been looking, doubtless anx-
ionsly, for signs Of peace from the
South for peace compromises from
those controlling the army He says
"Nog, allow me to assure you that no
word or intimation from the rebel ar
my or from any of the men controll-
ing it, in relation to any peace COM
promise, has ever come to my knowl-
edge or belief. All charges or intima-.
tons to the contrary are deceptive and
groundless, and promise you that if
any such proposition shall hereafter
come, it shall not be rejected and kept
secret from YOU" This betrays al.
most too much not only that he is
expecting, hoping for, peace PROPOSE
tons but even will not reject any
Merciful Abe! Listen to the propo-s
sitions Gen. Lee will send you and re-
ject them if you can. He and his
brave soldiers will send their PROPOSE.
tions to you on many bloody field
and those controlling our armies will
make no other overtures for peace
with you until you ale content to
leave us in undisturbed peace to gov
ern ourselves in whatever way we may
elect. His negro philosophy is rich.
He violate the Constitution Of the
United States Whata proposition!
The Constitution does not give him
the authority to free the slaves Of the
South rs President, yet in, time Of
war, he has as COMMANDMENTS Chief
the right to take the property Of the
enemy and as negroes are property
and will aid the Union by saving the
lives Of white men, he will conscript
them into his armies, for which adj
vantage to the North he promises
those, who escape being killed, as at
Port Hudson, Morris Island and else
where, freedom, which promise being
made must be kept, beiug all in the
scope of Abe's Constitution. What
pl!able thing the 'sConstitutiAp as it'll
wa" is, and what model President is
Abraham Lincoln. The whole doeu-
ment affords a rich treat and we hope
our readers may enjoy it as we have.
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NgEsTaTG-EE.

! :
- G. G. YEAKIE has just arrived
-,ZY from Dixie, with fine assortment
@-NAo Drugs and Medicines consis
Ses..s.-sEss899Tti ting in part follows
@Z Soda, Sulphur. Indigo. Copperas,
Ess@I Alum Assafoetda Cream of Tar
49, tar, Davis Pain Killer, EPSON.
- Salts. Castor Oil. Gum Arabic
Gum Camphor. Sweet Spirits. Nj
tire. Balsam Copavia Sugar of Lead Iodide Pot
ash, Cboriform, -Calomel, Bnrax, and Strichnne.
Persons in want of articles in his line would do well
to give him call at DR.. Younr's old stand. Every
available will be used in keeping on
hand general assortment of Drugs and Medi-
cines.
&C. YEAKLE.
Staun'on Sept. 4, ls63.--tf.
EA-Spsc. copy.
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nrEssAGEoE GOV. LE,rcHER.

On account of the lcngthaof Gov
Letcher's message and want Of space.
We are prevented from publishing it
this week, but make a synopsis OF it
reserving the message 10 BE- given en-
tire in orr next issue.
The message is chiefly devoted to
The discussion Of the subject Of provi-
ding additional force for local defence
! Of the State against INVASION by raids,
and recommends the organization Of q
force to consist Of ali able bodied men
between the ages Of s ana 60, net in
I the Confederate service, said organi-
zation to embrace foreigners exempt
| and temporarily sQjourlling here. 1t
also recommends the repaal of the law
lexempting persons Of certain religious
| denominations and classes. 1t urges
that stringent regulations should be
adopted to prevent desertion and
Struggling and that it should be
the duty of the local militia to arrest
officers or soldiers, found abroad with
out furlough. It suggests that the
time has come when 1t is indispensa-
bly, necessary that we should omit
nothing calculated to insure protec-
ton to our people and success to our
cause, that we must expect reverses
and be prepared for them and that
they instead of discouraging should
only stimulate universal efforts, call
forth redoubled energy and inspire us
with more determined spirit and cour-
age. It declares that Virginia went
into the contest after serious, calm
consideration, that her people never
murmured until repeated wrongs and
aggressions were suffered, that she was
not first to enter this strngglenor will
she be the first to sue for peace, un-.
less it be accompanied by the unquali-
fed recognition of the independence
Of the Southern Confederacy. It rec.
ommends the repeal of the law Of not
receiving old issues Of Treasury notes
in payment of taxes, and discusses the
financial question at some length, and
says that the Congressional action last
session can not fail to be most disas-
trous. Gov. Letcher paid a tribute to
the memory of Gen. Floyd and elo-
quently eulogized the memory of
Lieut.. Gen. jackson He denounced
extortioners and recommended Legis-
lative action He shows the finances
to be in highly prosperous condition
and suggests the sale Of the State in
terest III the internal improvements
and the application Of the proceeds to
the extinguishment of the State debt.
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HEADo RS CAVALRY DIVISION, J

Troops. near GalneS rOss>Koads, Va.
HEADo'Rs CAVALRY DIVISION,
Army Northern Va, Sept. 3, 1868
70 Col. IL. Grsgg, Commd'g I'd Div'n
+ Cavalry Corps, Army Of the Potomac
SIR communication of the lst in
slant, addressed to 1.-THE officer commanding
Confederate troops near Gaines n Roads,
Va. has been referred to me. 1t caused
no surprise. / expect such from those who,
baff1ed in legitimate warfare, seek to turn
their weapons against helpless women and
children and unarmed men.
Your threat is harmless. For any acts
such as you propos J, / will nov know whom
TO hold responsible
9 My Government knows how to protect
her citizen; and justice, though sometimes
sfo,1 will be sure, to reach the perpetrators
Of such barbarities as you desire to inaugu
rate. Our citizens are accustomed TO your
bravado. Our soldiers know their duty,
/ am. Colonel,
Yours, with due respect,
(Signed) j e & SguARr,
Major General Colnd' q.
W1ruoUr HopE The Chicago. (Ill )
Times says:
There has never been but one ground Of
bope of success in this war. and that was Ia
adherence to the original policies the pol
icies which would have preserved united
North and developed divided South =
When the con isca.ioD andemancipation and
negro soldier policies were adopted when
servile instruction was employed and
when, thereby, the North was radically di
vidcd, and the South united as only peo-
pie can be united who defend their rights of
property, the integrity Of their hearth
stones, and the purity Of their women =
when this came to pass, the defeat of the
North was ordained and SO long as these
policies shall stand so long will the North
fail. They are weighed policies. and God
will never prosper the armies that uphold
them"
RwT The World says immense damage
has been done to the growing cropsi in The
West by frost. The wheat has been allyse-
cured, and the corn has been cut off twenty
per cent. Two thirds of the tobacco crop.
will be saved, while the Northern grown
cotton is utterly destroyed. This frost will
prove costly and disastrous to the West, as
it will subtract ten millions from the wealth
If the country.
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III & Wy Goods

L~A g EfET Goo 50
NIE have just received a largo and d.sirsh
w stock OF DRY GOODS AND GR0CaHlEs
consisting in part. as fsllows.
20 PlEC rs LIGHT PRINTS
10 PIECES BLACK AND WHITE DO.
20 PIlCs,S FANCY La W..
70 PIECES FANCY MuJLiE3
90 l.BS PATENT THRSAL.
80 DOH CLARK'S 2o0ysfas
SPOOL COTTON.
80 GROSS BONE
PANT RUTT9ys,
20 FRENCH CALF SxiTS.
DOZ ENGLISiT BsiDItS
DOz BUGGY WHIPS,
2BtlEs IL C0ITUy.
BALEOSNABURC
BALE GRANATEFILLE BROWN DILL
5PIECES BLU EDENIMS
II, Oe0 ASSORTED NEEDLEA
3 nOZ. BOZES ENG MINED PIYS.
IL boz ENti. TOOTH RkCSHEF.
100 ffAGERSTOWN ALMASACS, for lsG5
500 LBS MANCHESTER COTTaN YARNS,
Nails. MOLAoSES. SUGAR, RICE. Sc. Sc.
Which we offer for Gale at moderate adynpce.
Z. b. 81. B. Ho6E
June 5th l963.-3mo
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OUt OUIH z
To the Officer Commanding Confederate
Troops, near Gaines CROSSROADS, Va.
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MINOR & BURKE,
Commission .Werchunss.

FOR THE sALa CT
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
TOBACCO, GROCERIES,, &C..
CAR p STREET.
Esd door below 18Th Street.
RICHMOND. vA
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r. MINOR, ROBERT w. nrRxn
Richmond Va. Staunteu, Va,
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"THE SOUTHERN PUNCH. ),

DROSPECTUS.-The undersigned win issns. !,
a few weeks, at Richmohd, Va, weekly ioos-
mol 70 ha oil cd 80