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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02
The Battle Of the 29A July.

From private letter offs late date gentleman Of this
city written by staff officer Of rank IN shennan- army We
are permitted to make the following exiracLl
TWO MILES NORTH OF ATLANTA. July "a. 1864
believe have not written you since we COM
meuced this campaign. Isuppose in fact know you
have kept close watch Of various and 80 far success
fal movements We have at last found the last ditcn
north Of Atlanta the objective point Of orr three
months campaign. Day be ore yesterday they made
tremendous assault 90 leftthe Army OF the len
nessee. They gaIned some temporary advantages 81
first but we res aimed our ground and Isospied our
line though We lost several pieess Of artillery and had
the gallant Gen McPhGysou. Commander Of the Army
Of tho tennessee killed. but in the actual conflict are
tho ycors They massed two corps on our left aud be-
hind it. intending TO take the 18th Corps en- masse into
Atlanta, but We badly defeated them and they being
tue assaants lost heavily We have already burried
200 ofthem in front OF our lines under nag Of truce
Counting the killed then even at this. we have placed
hors de combat at least in the fight ofday before
Yesterday II Mr. Gen. Hood. who Is In command
since Johnston was relieved tries many more assaults
he will have army LEFT. Two days before ne tired
an attack on our rsht--the Army Of the Cumber'
and-and In this he failed losing at least Low OF oVo
men.
hen We force them rrom tnis ui'on' w 80
accomplished the object Of this campaign. We nave
driven them from II lines Of earthworks since Leaving
Chattanooga, and both lines together have buht over
300 miles Of earthworks aud rihepts in the northern
part Of Georgia during this campaign Our army IN
splendid condi,on-penty OF food and plenty oi eo'h
ing Whenever we como into line we build fortunes
tons and m two hours have lines to fight behind which
thew cannot ASSAULT successfully Atlanta is in sight
from our position and we throw shells into the rebel
lion, CITY BY night and day. Gen. hcPherson was
tos esrlv in the fight while accommodating the ground.
accidentally riding through gap in our lines Heisa
GREAT loss T., U.S. The enemy had possession Of bis
body about i've minutes when We recoverable. AL day
Yesterday truce existing along our left both sdes
buryiDg their dead What our loss Is cannot tell
though il nothing like theirs as we fought the most
of the time behind our works.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02
Panic In PeansyIvnnia-I unter's Last
Order.

BALIIMUkF AHR. 7 IeVfs
Reports from Gettysburg and Emmittsburg
represent that panic exists there and through
out that region Of the country. aud the
people are sending of their stock and vauabcs and are
huryng along the pike In crowds, believing that the
Rebels are approaching In large force.
This mornings train from Frederick came In as
usual and brings the report that great excitement pre-
walls there account Of Hunters order for the expu
sion OF the Southern sympathizcrs beyond our lines
The train from Sandy Hook arrived this morning.
There were no Rebels on the road
BALTIMORE. Monday. Aug. |. 1904
All the accounts recceed here indicate that the anI
ETY. and alarm Of the people ct Gettysburg and vicinity
are entirely groundess Ii Is believed here that the
Rebels have rec rsosed the Potomac. This Is uncertain
however.
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THE RAID.
The BsiA I.,s Pennsylvania.

specit Dispsteh 70 TIE N Y. Tribune.
WARRINGTON, Monday Aug l, leoA.
have just received the following particulars
from Frederick. which 10 now Gen. Hunters head
quarters:
Up to last Saturday u was certain that no Reoei In
fantry had crossed the Potomac The force which en-
tered Chamberbnrg supposed TO be the enemys en-
tire cavalry force amounting in all to SIX or seven
thousand. including Mosbys.
However estimated, from 100 to 700, no seems to
know certainly where the Infantry Is.
The t,ain was detained to-day at Monocacy By re.
ports that Mosb had again crossed the river and taken
possession Of the railroad In the vicinity THE Point OF
Rocks. Gea Tyler, who Ia at Monocacy. Immediately
sent force, out to reconnoiter. but no enemy was
found along tho line Of the road The train then 4o.
ceedcd TO Hsrper's Ferry unmolssted.
Gen. CROOKS forces have suffered greatly by forced
marches lately made. nearly twenty having died from
exhaustion since leaving Hnrper's Ferry
II Is known that Early still occupies the Shenandoah
Valley, and the towns Of Winchester Charleston Dur
field, Marlborough and Martinsburg
A portion Of Gen. Howes command found the enc
mys pickets ii Duied and drove them In, capturing
twelve and Killing a. many more but were then oom
PEELED 10 fall back before the enenys superior number
Dufield Is six miles from Harpors Ferry on the Mar
tinsburg road.
At Harper's Ferry al Ia quiet Gen. Howe has hi
headquarters there and the fords In this vicinity are
closely watched.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02
The Navy ssA he War. -.
Thu h;oh estimate III the services of u. q


sailors entertained BY the Government once more -
suits in the sending OF sailors the battlefield Within
q few days the different receiving ships 1t the MY
Yards have contributed force 70 the reefs and oet
teres Of Virginia the magnitude VI which csnnos %
stated. The u s. steam transport Newbern' the ieeu
lar supply Of the North Atlantic blockade
left here on Saturday with large number, ana noSc.
reds have probably been dispatched since Inoso W.
were forwarded 70 Baltimore during the existence :,
the late Rebel raid have. believe al returned nc
the experience gained BY them during their briet sy
In Maryland win certainly improve their sbiitiee
THE PURITAN AND DICTATOR.
These two iron-clads are preparing rapidly So1
service ct this port The Dictator 10 nearly fnished.
but the Puritan cannot b. ready for seagong purposes
for considerable time. The srmameut Of the f61uel
win probably be tried during her coming cruise snd
will doubtless elicit considerable curiosity from IT,
revolutionary character.
THE HOT WEATHER III THR NAVY.
The benevolent ought to remember that, q
this period Of the year the weather s e1ceedngy DE-
10 life aud Health the coast OF South Carolina
and on the Mississippi River. We must have 800.
sailors and marines stationed 10 those s.saaeS sDs
will be godsend to them.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02
DUB HRS DRIVEN FROM THE BREACH.
fhs Loss on Our Side About 1000.
ma President Visits Gen. Grant.
rHe Attack Upon Petersburg On Saturday
Proves Fusile.
,ssasl p,sps.eh 10 The N. y. Tribune.

nnsois Dispatch 10 The N. L. Tribune
wAsnHeros, Monday. Aug. !, 1864.
The movement on the Rebel intrenchments
a Petersburg on Saturday resulted in signal failure
ana loss 10 u.s. in killed, wounded and captured Of
>t Less than three or four thousand men, The eISc'
sses cannot be accurately ascertained asa great many
n ouf wounded and dead yet lying in front oil the
2sbel eArthworks.
Tns EXPLOSION Of the mine IN Burnsdes front caused
q rent I'm the Rebel earthworks about forty ieet III
Ssneth into which troops rushed once thefe' Tic
Rsbels opened on them with grape and canister and
nssetrv converting the breach made by the explosion
q the mine into perfect slsughterpen In which our
m sbout 00O were compelled TO remain for hours
part Of them attempted to get back to our nes and
v,rs shot down by hundreds by the Rebels. Inc
enemy showed no mercy to the prisoners they captured
beating their brains out with the buts OF their mus
ksts.
Two general Officers on our side were caPtured-Gen
nartIett and either Gen. Gibbon or Gen. Harfraun'
which II IL not certain.
II was impossible TO rally the piled together in
s Dit made by the explosion. Ont Of five stat ocers
hsonging TO the 9th Corps who were sent to rally the
nan. three were killed and two wounded while on the
p.rspst Of the fort waving their gwords and calling
Ne men to make a charge. But the men were fmmova
~ lying IN some places on Top OF eaen o'usr'
n move an inch the mortars (shes Of the Rebels fall
ha in among them. dealing death on all sides
4 gentleman who was with Gen. Ledlies stat during
~ Whole affair says the ground in front Of our line was
stsrsny covered with our dead and wounded.
rverybody who witnessed the transaction eoncurs In
saying that 1t was most miseraby managedi that the
Sebels had not oneh Of force within their breast
works and that the of the army were silent spec
astors Of the scene Of slaughter. They say that the al
Air ought to have been success, if rightly managed
rs assault, which was intended to have been sur
tsse though only partially successful In that respect
oud have been successfully executed but for the blum
6sring Of somebody.
TIE worst troops in the army led the line Of assault
troops who heretofore had acted badly on various coca
Giona.
Our dead and wounded yesterday morning at II
O'Clock had not been removed. They were lying tester
ang In the sln whr less than 300 yards In advance
Ouf hines.
Gen. Grant met the President yesterday morning .
u mouth OF james River having come down for tina
suppose. T'ey had conference on board the steamer
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02
Gen. CadwaIader ns Harrisburg-surveys
being Made for the Defense Of tho Sus-
suehanua.

HARRISBURG. Pa. Monday, Aug. ], 1894
Gen. Cadwalader, in command of the de.
lenses has arrived here and opened an office In the
capitol building.
Cart. C. ". TurnbuI Of the Z. s. Engineers. with
Surveying party. is now engaged In making surveys
with the view the defense OF the Susiuehanna River
At the various fords between this city and tho bay.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02

HAxnisBuao Monday, Aug. ], 1864.
Positive information has reached here that
the Rebels are retiring from the direction OF Bedford
Springs out Of the State.
Mai Gen. Couch Is to-day In the western part OF the
State, making reconnaissance Of the deenses OF the
Morongahela and Ohio Rivers Before proceeding d.
recty TO Pittsburgh he examined several points along
the Pennsylvania Railroad, and gave important drec'
tons for covering the border OF the counties along e
MARYLAND line In that direction.
Maj. Gen. Cadwssder is in temporary command OF
the forces and Notifications in the eastern part Of the
State and uguratng the most active measures to
meet any emergency that may The railroad be-
tween this point and Hsgerssown 10 now open, and
trains have been leaving their regular morning and
noon tine.
The entire force which entered and burned Cham
bcrsburg Is now positively known actually to have con-
sisted Of three companies In the aggregate Numbering
but tro AHadSed and sish. neni They occupied the
town but two hours. On the first entering they gave
the people three hours time TO move tho women ana
children bat before hour had expired tho fends had
fred the town. The Inhabitants have found shelter
with the farmers along the different roads leading from
Chamberbnrg.
A dispatch Just received here states that Gen. Aver
III had come up the raiders eight miles south OF NO
Conneilsbars and whipped them handsomely At the
latest accounts they rctreating In the direction Of
Hancock, with Ayeri IN pursuit.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02
The PRECEDENT Visits Gen. Grant.
FORTRESS MoSRoE. July 81.

FORTRESS MONROE, July 81, leof.
Gen. Grant arrived from the Army Of the
Potomac nt a. H. and President Lincoln from Wash.
iDgton at TO- They both embarked on the steamer
Baltimore and after going in the direction OF Cape
Henry turned their to Norfolk evidently avoid
ing any interruption during their interview.
At o'clock the President and Gen. Grant returned
The President shortly after left for Washington and
the General went up the james.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02
Reported Raid into Lucas Cean'y, Ohio
Citizens Armed and In Pursuit. Of she
From The Toledo Blade Of July %.

Considerable excitement was produced in the
city this morning by report coming nom tne esss
side Of the river and several miles below the city 70 tne
effect that party were engaged In stealing horses.
harness cattle and whatever else could be made avail
able and carrying their spoil into the woods toward
Cedar Point II also stated that the members OF
fired upon the dwellings Of farmers while they wepe en-.
gagged in helping themselves to such articles as suited
their fancy. We give we heard the origin Of the
various rumors afost.
The first report WAS brought we understand. By
person who represented that he came Tor assistance at
the instance Of the inhabitants residing about 'cur
authorities but as the depredatlons Lad been commit
ted beyond the Jurisdiction VI the city our police could
do no than refer him TO the Sheriff Tbs person.
we We o4 ,ra al s hat y ad been
squads on ali but one they counted
they were fred upon by a few farmers who had got 10
gether 70 discuss the object OF the raids the vain.
although well armed retreated out were nos purseed:
TO the place Of their defeat and finding no force 70 ~
sst them. drove of some hive stock.
This was represented 10 DO but very brief part Of
their operations but II was sufficient after being re-
heated few times to produce lively sensation. Later
Ia the day 1t rumored that vessel anchored
short distance below jamestown, 10 which the raiders
they were conveyed to Canada; and this again magni
fed il was not difficult TO arrive at the conclusion
that the party came hom the RsbS last resor-Can-
As soon az practicable Sheriff Lands made arrange.
ments for visiting the scene Of the depredatons and
getting together quite company u vounteers len On
the Villains The expedition Ie at ahout II o'clock
and We forbear commenting until Il has returned.
LArEs-rhs afternoon. the most extrayagant stories
areod Of the operations Of the raiders out they prob
ably had their origin in the first report mentioned
above Ii is asserted that one man killed yesters
day while endeavoring to protect his property aa6
that shortly after squad OF zoe marauders were nreo
upon and Mt least man wounded.
We confess 10 entertaining serious doubts q tofh1
correctness Of any Of the rumors ahoat In regard %
this matter 70 Is ,e,y psooso.e That sma, gsne ~
alities mentioned and that they have inulged hetr
thieyng propeEsties TO considerable extent In fso
we learn that for a week past farmers the Wood
vile Plank Road have been much annoyed By thieves
but the vaus Of the property taken u inoonadezae
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02
The One.Mundred-Days Men Exempt frssn
Draft.
Boston. Monday, Ami

Bosros Monday Arg. l. 1894.
1t is understood in this State that, in accord
snce with tho suggestion OF Gov. Andrew the Seereta
~ of War has decided hnt the one.hundreddays sol
ders while in service shall be exempt from any DRAFT
Four full regiments have already left aud the filh
leaves tonight for Washington for this service.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02
From Portress Monroe, &c.

FORTRESS MONROE, July Ut, Itof.
The steamer Andrew Harder, with 4O
wounded officers and soldiers arrived this morning from
City Point aud left Immediately for Washington.
Two Rebel prisoners escaped from Fort Delaware.
and were recaptured this morning near Norfolk.
There has been no further news by the arrivals to-
day from City Point
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02

HARRISBURG. Pa. Monday. Aug /. ls6i
Gov. Curtin has issued Il proclamation calling
on the Legislature to meet on Tuesday the 9th OF
August 10 devise means 10 make the military powers
Of the State immediately available for State and Ma.
tonsl defense.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE POTOMAC, I
Saturday, July y. g %. ID.

odiHuoys "mt wv r.
After the explosion at an early hour this
morning ever vthing bctokcned brilliant victory. but
after matt. assumed different aspect part u
the attacking forc' having given way thus exposing
the balance to On emu aiding 6re from both artillery and
infantry.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02

PIHIADELFiiIA, Monday Aug. ]. Isoi.
A special train will be sent out by the Adams
Express Company tomorrow afternoon to convey con.
trbutions to the sufferers at Chambersburg Tho con-
tributions win be sent free.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-02
HIaRIsuuRo, 20. N

HiaRrssURo. Pa. Monday. Aug. ]. 1864.
Information has ueen rossivsd here that a
Rebel cavalry force 10 proceeding in the direction
Bedford, Pa
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From private late date gentleman Of this
city written by staff officer Of rank ~ shennans army We
are permitted 10 make the following extraeL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-16
DIED,


EIIZABfTH n wife of VIM gautsr, depa,tad
this life 1anuh'y lbsh, in the thirty sixth year OF
Use friends and sequsinSaucss Of che family ara
irri'ed to attend Der funeral Sunday 18th Instant,
81 sosk t6GEa the ssi,aence OF her husband
aged yea s ard mon1hs ave- A"''
Dearest Willie, tson hast left u5,
Wethy ioss rncnt piy feel;
20 car all our sorrows hesi
His funsrai win tsks place from ,hs rasidencs OF
his ss,snts, $40 street, bs;Eesn g. ane 9Th st I,
en- sunssy s1snns a. 22es T at.s ,6isas o.
ton, Louisa, eldsst dan hter OF Abel, i'd aud y
Iegsr Lish tslis. oruery of this city, 10 the aith
Her fane Il viii take place to morrow ssssrnoon.
bet and = .lsaa The faisnd: s On
az .soi the faniiysrs respectfully invited to ct
asiE:fs r. il IL il
the friends and .cqaa.n,a ncss of tina mily a..
assphs. ". Ii Cooley, No isa copsrss. Sire. =. .
xI L s :, 4, TIE ,;;s ,n;:.n. Mr.:
In TIE &c IN year OF hor age.
Non: ass. rs e., BIT sa 4 1G S.. hs
"a, eHrgnt star has faced from our 81 sht, . gem
ana :sss .r. bias
gohf. sons. nessr 70 cheer ana blss8 again hearts
!sas sose ana mourn her; gone whore paia and scr
Dear Tot .s 10 Thy soft eye dimmsd By dsathi
sss ssSs ~ ny s s.$ s saS.
Thy spirit scars ia you bright land al bliss
/ And thou hast left M here bsrsft Alone
To 70 way 20 dark and dreaf e this n 4 N.
The relatives and friends are respeotfuilr re-.
auested 80 attend her fnpersl, from Ser ~ reei-
oence, On Cicl street, o. eanasy afEernooa, g q
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DRovI DENuE HOSPITAL,

In consequence of the destruction By Ere OF the
Washington Infrmsry. which proved 70 bsneH cia i
TO sick and invalid str6ngers and citizens, tas
Sisters q Chari w have undertaken to supply
the pressing want Of such institution by the o.
tahlisbment of 3 City Hospital. It viii be known
~ Prov ideEce Hospital and ia located on the
corner Of secsnd street east and d street south
Cal ltol Hill. The cars run wi hin two squares Of
the build ing which Is large and comm odious; and
every attention has besn prov dsd in its coGsruc-
tiGn OR the comfort Of the inmates
Patients will be received into the wards at s.
per week. payable In advance. This includes me-
diciDss and medical or surgical attep6 ancs.
feIFons desiring private rooms can be accommo-
dated ct an advance rate
Suitable wards have been provided for colo red
patients
The nursing ard care Of the sick win be und or
the imm &c late charge of the sisters
The following named gentlemen compose the
ATTENDING
H. sss'f'sb No B. Johns a,f HIIisa d.
ao9 street. bstis:h No 400 sourth st.,bst.
ADVISORY AND ooNsULrINa-
Grafton Tyler, d D cor VIM. =. Johnston. n. D..
Apple ations can be made ct tina Hospitsl or to
either of the above named Physici2ns
Physicians sending patients to the HOSPITAL, who
nay occury private rocns. have the privilege Of
If this effort OF the Sisters IN duly an,recsssd
the aceomrnoc &tions Of the institution xiIl bs On.
iaYsed to meet any possible demand
NO eeNt0gisxs diseases sdmitted
j. "a I'M SISTER MARY CARROLL Superior.
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MARRIED,

On the morn Of tae aIst ri., at .hs Foundry 81
8. Church, by tia Rev sr. Evan JENNIE laugh
s , iate OF Rieamc2d va To Major laA AVER,
Ehh Regiment Is Ths ceremony gas per.
OK atior a. flag, N tbs presence OF Large attend.
ance Of diAtiDsuiEhsd friends, both Military snd
c!t;ZeSs
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AUCTION SALES.

By W. l.. WALL a CO.. Austiopesrs
L rIs s' G & az s .NS
Y $4,000 At AuofIos On TufsbAY MORN
ING, January 18th, at 10 O'Clock, We win sell, at
bSl. White and Y-no. Sugar. Molassss. Strap
Bhls. Coffee and boxes do
SoIss Ga, led Fruits and eats
Foxes Starch, Yeast Powders
&c sT. les Ginger n and Cinnamon
boxes as"sra FoSsesa "a. and di ~ Sr"na'
3 2 boxes boxes ga,n s! Ghs.ins Tobacco
Ssfa,ss ana quarts Brandy
Bels Whisky, various brands
And various other articles too numerous 10 rlsn.
30 cases Boots and Shoes
guar tity Of Small Stores and sutlsss Goods.
1al6 VIM. L. WALL & co. Austs.
& nsHtEF S SsD ASs'isrf!
AZ
ean:s No $ @s5y n Ssle,iTs =; ii y Wi:isa
ana sss sa
an, Improved by ; handsome and wsil bail: 5rick
residence with brick stable.
LOTTO II In Davidson q 81 division Of eqnsrs No
so, Font fg IL Sat on north ss,est hetweca 18th
and 18th strests west. h3 running o@'k " 70 81 Al
ley 10 feet wide.
Immediate possession of the property viii be
siyer
Terms: One fourth in SSH, sni sthe remand r
in sii, twelve, and eighteen month. with In
tere,t from the day OF SALE tAe d.fsrrst psEmsnss
to be secured by the nctss bonds OF The pIrsaas
er, with surety or etiss TO bs Approved ~ the
Trustee. On ratification o: the sales By tae Court
and on payn emit of the vhois Of thu puroh asa
rroysrty to tbs purcnaser in fee simple.
II the terms OF sale are not complied vita Ia ys
thereafter. TruStaa Ia riyh tn
resell, at the risk and expense Of the ds.suitins
purchaser. at one weeks notice in the National
Int elliasTcsr
AL cc,v ssaneirg and stamps ct the cost OF the
TAOS. BRADLEY, Trussse
js1s-ecIds J .. asGCIRE & 90. hucts.
A UCTION SALE--Win be sold 81 Pubic Auction
n ON THURSDAY, January 2is., 1861, at II - N ,
at the Government Bakery. corner Henry and
O;onoko streets, Alex and.ia-
Terms cash in Government Funds
Barrels must be removed Immediately after sale.
MOTT.
jas I'd Ga ;tain and @. 8. v.
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NEN Ynaz SrvI


GsntIsmsH's C1othIag t-Nstp and Fashionable.
A large sssortms r. for press sad BUSINESS wear
The English Sack and Walking Goats EXCEL in
beauty. sraCo AID finish anything ever offered In
this city. WALL, STEPHENS d CO.,
322 ps avenue bet 9th and lUth sts
&C 2 II. INTEL. aud Rspub
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DIR. MARSH, from New York. may be con-
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18th and 18TH. Those afflicted with Hernia or
Rupture will do well by calling immediately,
as his time here is limited. See advertisement
on next page. ia 15-IwA
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DISEASES Of tAs Nerroas, Ssnainal, Urraory, and
SsJhaI EyStenls FG,c end rs5tn6te f5edtnient-- ia
Reports Of tte h0,cQT6 ASSociutton-Se by mail
IN sealed letter envelopes, flee Of charge Address
DR.. j SKILLIS E0UGHTGN, Howard ASsc CiatiOn
No. South Ninth Street, pbiladeIphis. Pa G3 -3rn