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BROWNS
Portland Commercial College.

L 0CATED 1850 in the Hanson Block, No. l6l Mid
~ die street. The rooms have recently been made
new and furnished neatly, and the plsasa
In the city. One separate room for Ladies. l pre-
promise as in the past pains shall be spared in the
future have removed from No 164 to 16l Middle
street. The Principal has had % years experience.
Diplomas will be given to those Ladies and Gentle
men who pass through thorough courses for Ac-
countants. Terms will be reasonable. NV Institu-
College Cincinnati, Ohio, the first and Oldest in the
United States. My teaching and plans are modern
and the most improved and approved. the frst
2dss business men have and will testify.
~ Prdcficduy taught as follows Book X eeping,
Navigation, Commercial Law, Native, Business aud
Ornamental Writing. Commercial Arithmetic Cor
respondence, Card Marking, &c. Teaching from
printed writing copies and text books are avoided
Each Student receives separate instruction. Iuir-
cate Accounts adjusted. Certain evenings will be
devoted to Lar Lectures, If expodient.
~ Mr.. b. would refer TO a recommendation from
his Students of this city who acting business
men, accountants, &c containing above four hum
dred signatures part of which be in print
in the hall at the entrance to his Rooms, few of
which are as follows:
We have been taught by actual experience, that
the method of instruction pursued by Mr II. n.
BROWN of this city, in teaching the art of Writing,
and the complicated series of Book Keeping has
been emnently successful and we take pleasure in
publicly acknowledging our Indebtedness TO him for
Whatever skill and facityin adjusting accounts we
may now possess:
Philip Henry Brown, Jas. Olcutt Brown, Stephen
III. Cummings, w. w. Thomas. Jr Samuel Chad
wick, Augustus Cummings, Jason Berry, John s.
Russell, Fred. A. Prince. John II. Hall, George f.
Thompson, John b. CoyleJr., Fred ii. Small, John
NJ stevens. and 300 others.
AZ The services OF a Sea Captain is secured to
teach Navigation, who has had 40 years experience
as practitioner. mys d& w3m47
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DIR. HUGHES
Eclectic Medical Infirmary.

ESTABLISHED for the treatment Of those diseases
both seres, requiring Experience, skill, Honor and
deicdcy
DRIvATE CONSULTATIONS.-Dr. Hughes has
4 for number of years confined his attention to
diseases of a certain class. During his practice he
has treated thousands of cases. and in no instance
has he met with failure The remedies mild,
and there interruption of business change of
diet. DIR. Hughes is in constant attendance from
in the morning until 10 at night, at his office, Tenn
pie street Charges moderate, and a guaranteed
in all cases. Separate rooms, that will be
seen but the DIR. himself His remedies disease
when all other remedies fail: cures without dieting
or restriction in the habits of the patient cures with
out the disgusting and sickening effects of other
remedies cures new cases in few hours; cures with
out the dreadful consequent effects OF mercury but
Is sure to annihlate the rank and poisonous taint
that the blood is TO absorb, unless the proper
remedy is used. The ingredients entirely yegeta-
ble and no injurious effect either constituonally or
locally, can be caused by using them
YOUNG MEN, who troubled with seminal
weakness, generally caused by bad habits in youth,
the effects of which are pain and dizziness in the
head. forgefnlness. sometimes ringing in the ears,
weak eyes, etc, terminating in consumption or in
sanity If neglected, are speedily and permanently
cured
All correspondence strictly confidential and will Q
returned # desired. Address
DIR. J. b. HUGHES,
No.5 Temple Street tcorner of Midde),
Portland.
u-send stamp fer Circular. jull-d&wtfs
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PROPOSALS FOR WOOD.

OFFICE OF THE r. @. NJ. .17th Infantry, U .S.A.,
Fort Prebe, Maine May Sth, 1858. I
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- Office until Tuesday, June 80, 1863 at IL O'Clock
M, for t5O0l five hundred cords of hard. seasoned
merchantabie wood-one hundred aud twenty -ei hit
cubic feet to the cord. rhe wood to be delivered on
the wharf at Fort Preblc in lots of so cords or up
wards, as may be required.
All the wood to be delivered on before the first
day of September next
No proposals for less than fifty cords will be re-
ceived
Each proposal must be accompanied by the names
OF two sponsible persons to enter into sufficient
bond for the faithful performance of the contract.
Proposals should be endorsed Proposals for fur
nishing wood to the command at Fort Preble.v
The Quartermaster the right TO reject any
or all bids not considered by him to be of benefit
the Government
All contracts will be submitted to the Quartermas-
ter General. for his approval
Bidders are requested to be present at the opening
of the bids. HENRY INMAN
LIST Lieut. 17th Infantry, X. q. NJ, U. S. A.
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brown moss; the forests with their untold va
rletles of shading; the fields with their soft
gradations of color, from the dark tint of the
distant hills TO the tender freshness of the
lowlands,-all have beauties for me.
With untold delight l viewed the ever
changing panorama which fitted by me,
frightened with moisture of the slow falling
mist. Then,too.t there was sort Of conscious
ness that ouce in the cars l was sure, rain or
shine, of two pleasant days; for none can fail
to enjoy visit at New Gloucester.
/ almost had the privilege of attending a
picnic in honor of the returned soldiers.
am sorry to impeacll his loyalty, but | must
say that the "clerk of the weather, has COM
PEELED the patriotic ladies of New Gloucester
twice to postpone the festival. l will say.
however, that il he only allows them one fair
day, they will be readyas il by magic, as some
of them were with an appropriate parting
tribute for the men of the Twenty-fiffh
Everywhere / met the Press, and every-
where heard lis praises. But must not for
get the happiest meeting of all, more welcome
even, than the meeting of old friends. had
the pleasure of seeing and conversing with a
lady not long returned from the army, where
she has rendered most effectual service to her
country. her frail form being upheld mean
while by some unseen power. We ought to
be thankful that there are those reared in re-
fined society, and fitted to adorn its circles,
who will go forth to cheer and comfort our
wounded and bleeding soldiers.
Many poor sufferer will bless the name of
Mrs. Angela Whitman. Such will thank me
for recording it here, though her modesty
would fain displace the record.
saw. too, returned soldier Of the Tenth,
who has only learned from hardships to love
his country the better, and who feels, did duty
permit, more willing than ever to give up ali
for her sake. But death has laid heavy hand
upon his home during the two years of his alb
sence, and a widowed mother needs her noble
son.
In short. New Gloucester is lively, patri-
otic little place: patronizes daily papers, and
keeps up with the times generally. Even If
they were disposed, the ladies would not let
the men be disloyal. After all, woman does
more to sustain the nation than most are will
ing to believe.
Excuse this hasty note. BY your leave
will try 20 do better soon, for ere long hope
10 visit there again. Perhaps, If not before. to
welcome my friends in the Twenty fifth.
S.J.F.
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In the Year One Thousand Eight Hundred and
Sixfy-fhree.
A N ORDINANCE relating TO an Ordinance en-
"A titled IAN Ordinance amending the Ordinance
on Health"
BE IL ordained BY the Mayor, aldermen, and Com
mon Council Of the CITY Of Portland IN City Coun-
cit assembled. as foAiotrs =
SECT. l. That an Ordinance entitled ''An Ordi-
nance amending the Ordinance on Health" ap-
proved May 9th, 1861 be and the hereby re-
pealed.
SECT 2 That Sections 10, 81 % and % of the Re-
vised Ordinances on Health be, and the same are
hereby revived and in full force. And that Section
10th of said Revised Ordinances on Health be amend
ed by striking cut the words las often as once in
every week" in said section, and insert the words
mot less than twice in every week" and that said
section be revived as herein amended.
SECT. 3. That all ordinances and parts of ordi-
nances inconsistent with the provisions of the FORE
going Ordinance be, and the same are hereby re-
pealed.
IS BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
May IL, 1868.
This bill having had two readings passed be or
dained. JACOB MCCLELLAN, Mavor.
In COMMON COUNCIL, May IL, 1863.
This bill having had two readings passed to be Or
dained. THOS. E. TWITCHELL, President.
Approved: JACOB MCCLELLAN, Mayor.
May H. 1863 2wl3
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Proposals for subsistence.


SEALED Proposals will be received by the under
~ signed. at Augusta, Me. until Wednesday MAY
10Th 1863, at O'Clock p. NJ, the following Sub
sstence stores. to be delivered from trne TO time in
such quantities as may be required at the Recruit
ing Depot, Augusta, Me-, viz:
barrels Pork,
81 barrels Mess Beef
60 barrels Flour,
5000 pounds Hard Bread,
Is bushels Beans,
$50 pounds Coffee (roasted aud groundl
~ pounds Black Tea,
1900 pounds coffee crushed" Sugar,
40 gallons Molasses,
100 pounds Candies tadamantine)
200 pounds Soap,
100 bushels Potatoes
25 pounds Back Pepper ground
The subsistence must be of the best quality and be
The undersigned reserves the right to increase not
exceeding one hundred per cent the amount of any
or all OF the articles specified. by giving three days
notice 10 the successful bidder diminish the
amount of any article specfed-and reject all bids
ii he deems them unsatisfactory.
Endorse Proposals for Subsistence"
THOS. &. j. BAILY,
Capt. 18th Infantry. a A. G. S.
Head Quarters potuateer Recruiting Ser, ice,
AUGUSTA, NE, May 6, 1868.
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Eclectic Medical Infirmary.
TO THE LADIES.

III X. HUGHES particularly Invites all Ladies who
II need medical adviser to call at his rooms No.
bTemple Street. which they will find arranged for
their especial accommodation
Dr. ii. Is Eclectic Renov atng Medicines re
led in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating all
femaie irregularities. Their action is specific and
certain OF producing relief in a short time
LADIES will find il invaluable in all cases of OBJ.
strucons after all other remedies have been tried in
VAN hispurely vegetable. containing nothing in
the least injurious to the health. and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times
Sent to any part ofthe country with full directions
by addressing DR. HUGHES
No. Temple Street corner of Middle Portland
N.B.-LADIES desiring may consult one of their
own sex. A lady of experience in constant attend
ance. ulldawtfS
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DIR. JOHN c. MOTT,
Physician 81 Suroec

y ~ N-'''i SoCii,
QR COURT STREET. corner of Howard Boston
on Is consulte daily from 10 until q and from 6
to IN the evening. on all Diseases OF the Urinary
and Genital Organs, Scrofulous Affections, Humors
Of all kinds, Sores, Ulcers and Eruptions. Female
Complaints, &c. An experience of over twenty
years extensive practice enables DR. NJ to cure all
the most difficult cases Medicines entirely yegeta-
ble ADVICE FREE.
Mrs NJ. who is thoroughly yersed in the affective
maadies of the sex, can be consulted by ladies'
Patients furnished with board and experienced
nurses.
Boston, April 2s, 1868. eodly
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EDW. & FRED. FOX,
COunselOrs and Attorneys at Law,
NO. 90 EXCHANGE STREET,
mch20 iseod& w6w4O
MACHIN ERY.
Steam and Gas Fittings, &c.

FENHE subscriber would inform his friends and tho
Il public, thai he may be found at
81 UNION STREET,
until his shop is rebuit ready to answer any orders
for steam, gas and water pipes
steam and Gas + things of all descriptions.
miii also attend to fitting the above for steam or
gas
Orders received for Pattern making. and Steam
and other machinery. Boilers, Water Tanks &C.
Will devote his personal attentio to arranging
and setting Engines, Boilers, Shafiing on reasonable
terms. IRA WYNN A.a.s
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Ordinance Of the City respecting
Dogs.

ECI.1.-No dog shall be permitted to go at large
~ or loose in any street. lane alley court OF tray-
eled way or in any unnclosed public place in this
head of the family or the keeper of the house store
shop Office, other place where such dog is kept or
harbored, shall have paid TO the City Marshal two
dollars for a license for such dog TO go at large.
SECT, Z In case any dog shall be found loose, or
going at large contrary any of the foregoing pro-
visions the owner or keeper thereof, the head of
the family, or keeper of the house. store shop Office
or other place where such dog is kept or harbored
shall forfeit and pay sum not exceeding ten dol
lars.
N. b. The above Ordinance will be strictly en-
forced. JOHN 8 HEAID CITY Marshal
Portland. May !, 1853. mys If
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Real Estate for sale.

- The three storied brick House and Lot No.
IsssH 46 ST. Lawrence Street, within l50 feet OF
l..li1k the contemplated Horse Railroad. The lot
Is ~ feet front and liz feet deep The house contains
ten well finished rooms tscyerai furnished with
bic mantesI large store rooms. closets with cased
drawers, gas In all the principal rooms heated by q
Mctiregor furnace. hot air carried TO second and
third stories large brick cistern and well of pure
water" also small stable. The location Is one of
the most healthy in IN. city, and the view of ocean,
This property will be sold AT bareain II applied
for before the middle of May next If not then sold
Ii will be let for n term of wears.
Also. four large house lots North and Walnut
Streets substantially fenced, and have been eutivAt-
ed several years.
Enquire at IS Commercial Street.
April g diff WM. l.. S0UTHARD.
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New Gloucesfer.
FROM A LADY CORRESPONDENT.

FBoM LADY CORRESPONDENT.
PORTLAND, May Is, 1868.
have just returned from flying trip to
New Gloucester 1t was always one of my
sweetest pleasures TO note the varied contrasts.
the strange harmonles in nature The wealth
er beaten fence with its tufts of gray and
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Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received until the
- I'D inst IL O'Clock NJ. for erecting and COM
pletng brick Packing House." TO be built on
Franklin street, for Messrs. Rumery & Burnham
Plans. specifications NC, may be examined at the
Office of GEo. VI. II ABIDING, Architect.
Per order
Portland, May 18th, 1868. lw
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For Sale or to be Let.

E8A good House and Lot situated In West
pssBW brook, on the street leading from Tnkey's
EAR4 Bridge to the Marine Hospital. Said house
contains eight well finished rooms. large attic, excel
lot is AZ feet wide aud 100 feet In length. Also,
large stable attached.
Also for sale. adjoining corner lot. % 100 feet,
which NAV be purchased with the house or separate
Iy. as may be desired.
Enquire at IS Commercial Street.
Aprl2. diff wM. L. SOUTHARD.
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me ,aryFiWn .6rp,,n,-,..,,,,-


A Deer Street The lot Is IS feet square, with
rifssxa good barn 16x24, suitable for 4 stable
f.5svfhe house il suitable for two families. with
EEz1N thirteen finished rooms and good well Of
water. Also good garden and front yard
The property viii be sold at bargain II applied
for before the sth Of June IL not IL will be sold at
auction
Enquire of BENZ KNIGHT. Atlantic Wharf. or
Dyer Dingley, Temple street. may9dlm
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Desirable House for sale.

rlyHE House i35 Spring street. with stable aud gar
IL den, next below the Merrill House recently pur-
chased by Rev. Mr. Burgess and the same lately
eupied and built by Merrick sawyer. ESQ.,, in the
most substantial and thorough manner for his own
use. II contains 10 rooms. with modern conven-
ieuces gas, furnace. heated by steam throughout.
cellar under the whole house eemented good drains
10 the public sewer large brick cstern with good H.
tering apparatus. a well of excellent water. good
wood shed, and a large work room. pay-room for
children over the same the house with the
stable. The stable j. well finished. aud large enough
for three horses and a COW. The lot contains sO72
grape vines, sc.
The house built by the day for cash, when la
Dor aud material were at least 80 per cent lower
than AT the present time and the property is Of
ercd for less than the original cost Terms liberal
A large part of the purchase money can remain ON
mortgage, ii desired For terms. Sc. apply to
CHASE. LIrrLEFIELD& CO.
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BridgtOn Academy,

AT NORTH RIDGTON, ME-
fTNHE Summer Term of this Institution will COM
Il mence on Tuesday, May 18th, 1868. aud continue
eleven weeks.
c. 4. HILTON, A. NJ, Principal.
Mrs. ELIZABETH HILTON, Teacher of Music and
French.
Miss l.. X. GIBBS, Teacher of Drawing and Paint
ing
A Primary Department will be formed under the
supervision of Mrs. Hilton, which students under
twelve years of age will be admitted for - per term
Board near the Academy 81 90 per week wood nd
lights extra. Students reduce their expenses by
boarding Themselves.
Special attention given to those preparing fon. col
lege.
Text Books supplied at Portland prices
THOMAS III. MEAD, Sec'y.
North Bridgton, April 25, 1868.
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Farm for Sale.

Farm for Sale.
Including Of the best Wood
ArN-N and Timber Lots in Falmouth about
mn9G two miles from the Duck Pond pa
sSlXHlx6 per mills. on the east side of the
Pond. and eight miles from Port
land. The subscriber will sell from 100 to 80
to suit purchasers with the bull dngs consisting of
iube two story house, barn IS by 40 wood house.
carriage house. ice house with Sheds biacksmth's
shop. and other acknowledgement supplied with
water. and good orchard. For further particulars
please call and examine
FRANCIS PURINToN.
Falmouth, May 4th, 1863 my5 dtf
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NOTICE.
Internal Revenue stamps.

A FULL supply of all kinds'of Stamps for sale at
"A my office. No. % Exchange street; and tn
public will be expected them and after thi
date. lJanuary /. 1861
When sold in sums less than one dollar, payment
required in Postal Currency.
OFFICE HoURs-9to l2l A. M. 2to4I Pm.
NATH'L j. MILLER, Collector
janl2 'u lst District State of Maine.
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PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
JOHN T. GILMAN, Editor,
Ia published at No. s2y EXCHANGE STREET,
in FOX BLOCK, by
N. A. FOSTER IL CO.

Terrns:
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published every
morning (Sundays excepted at S6 DER wear in adj.
sance to which will be added twenty five cents for
each three months delay and if not paid for Mt the
end Of the year the paper will be discontinued
Single copies three cents
TaEMAISE STATE Pa Ess is pu bshed every Thurs.
day morning, at 80 90 per annum in advance; 80 25
IL paid within six months; and 80 so if pay ment be
delayed beyond the year.
Rates of Advertising:
$l25pcr square daily first week; rs cents per week
after three insertions less, 81 00 continuing ey-
cry other day after first week, so cents.
Half square, three insertions or less 75 cents one
week, 800; so cents per week after.
Uader head of AxgsExENrs, 90 per square per
week: three insertions or less, Sl.50.
SPECIAL NorIcEs, s1.75 per square first week
slD0 per week after; three insertions or less SIPS;
half square, three insertions, sl.00; one week,
Sl.25.
B BUSINESS NOTICES, in reading columns, IL cents
per line for one insertion. No charge less than fifty
cents.
LEGAL NOTICES at usual rates.
Advertisements inserted in the MAINE STATE
PREss which has large circulation in every part of
the for ~ cents per square in addition the
above rates for each insertion.
Transient dvertisements must be paid for i'm ad
vance.
s. All Communications intended for the paper
should be directed to the editor Of the Press and
inosc pfa business character to the Publishers
~ The PORTLAND DAILY and MAINE STATE
Pass 0tice, in Fox BLOCK, No. 82t Exchange
Street. is open at all hours during the day and eve
ning, from o'clock in the morning to In the
evening.
jon PRrSrTNe of every description executed
WIN dspatch; and All business pertaining to the Of
nee or paper promptly transacted application as
above.
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GOrIlam Seminary,

fuNHE Summer Term of this Institution will com
Il mence on Tuesday. MAY 26, 1868.
For further particulars apply 10 the Principal, or
my2 3wd&w46 j. A. WATERMAN Sec'y.
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For SaIc.

O. THE Three Story Brick Dwelling House.
IN: No. 1876 Congress street. corner Quincy street
- Said House contains fourteen finished
rooms; is warmed by furnsce; plenty of hard and
soft water; abundance of closet room ENQUIRE
OF JAMES 4. FERNALD,
ap23u 81 Middle Street
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Rare Chance for Societies or Clubs
10 Obtaiu N HalD-

MAINE LODGE l. o. o. =. being about to re-
1vA move from their present Hall on Congress ST.,
opposite the Prsbfe House offer their furniture and
fixtures at low rate. The Hall is centrally stuat-
ed, well fitted and furnished and can be leased on
favorable terms. Application 10 the hall. and for
lease of the same may be made to either Of the Com
mittee.
ii. c. LOVELY
c. II. BLAME, Committee.
my6 d2w $. EMERSON,
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Building Lot for Snle.

A vALUABLEcorner Building Lot large enough
IN to make two good sized house lots situated on
the corner of Brackett and Bramhal streets, viii be
sold low. and on favorable terms, on application to
vaughan streets. my9 d3w
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Changes IN Boston-Rerotutiond Relics
Sale Of the Old Hancock Estate "A Quiet
Week-1he Cot0red Regiment - Mustra-
tons Of Human nsistency-Abundanc
Of Money-Redl Estate Mutters-P Portlda-
ders changing their Base = Benefits -
ADtusemeufs
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For Sale ortoLet.
FOR SALE.

o. HOUSE No. liz Cumberland Street. be
Mi tween Elm and Chestnut. now occupied by
4s4 Rev. w. X. Clark. Said house is in good re-
pair Is built of brick. and contains thirteen rooms
lighted with gas. Good cellar and furnace. Title
clear
For particulars enquire of THOMAS X. JONES.
or ). G. PROCrER. Lime Street
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MISCELLANEOUS.
CITY OF PORTLAND.

In the Year One Thousand Ei0ht Hundred and
.Sixfy-fhree.
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YINHE convenient and desirable Brick House, No.
4 5S Pleasant street. Possession given June lst
Rent $500 per year. Apply to
apo LEWIS PIERCE, "a Middle Street
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INCREASED CAPITAL.

CASH tAFIINIi SNV'VF''' -, --.,n.
SURPLUS OVER $4,000 AsSEtn w Tn ,I,, ~,
Million nj Do'.ls safsl, Invested Is p'epard 70 o'rr -
rs. facilities 70 Insurers against loss or dan,ge 'y '"'
mi thr R,.k- Of Inland Navigation ana Iransporin.,
NJ irrI,n of the pnhlic is directed 10 the pechN '"'
49,. "a, .sl 10 the assured by this Company -,
On ln,nz cash capita! all paid IN and se ~ over
la he accumulation o; proats forming surrlas o. o
To iuned Thousand Dollars and consial'iy inefe@s '
liable for the los,ss % the Company . -. h..,;n.
ii. POI cent interest payable annually IN cash 70
an fAii,i patton Policies. .x ii n. al.
P,rfirs iusurine will the above Company enc! " -
ysnas.. offered by paid m and safely invested ."
h I'm. economy aud .iy OF the mutual sy''r. "a.
Nol,hliy whatever Incurred ny he asu,u .erriuc non
uaftif piton polcirs. kobfhi ~ "N'''
Ur.gAN Z CURRY, Secretary