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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-08
COMMERCIAL.
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ROCK ISLAND MARKET.

Rock ISLAND, Feb. 6.
The eurreal value of the articles named below
10 subjectto changes, but the following quotations
are correct for the date Of this report
Flour-Johnston's Spring Double Extra, in bbls
LAO, At Wholesale, and ~ 80 IT retail. Sacks
81 90 az wholesale, and 81 50 at retail. Loose
sc, 80 at wholesale, and 81 80 ~ retail.
whsat-No. /, 81 ,ss. No: 2, 66ca70c; Re
ieeted 25s4oc.
Corn--22c Tor 10 lbs.
oats-f4al6c for 80 lbs.
Rye-40c.
Birley-No. |. s5c;.-No. 2,:s5.6e4. =.
Bsans-5oa75c. sss$
Oniens-25c per bus. W
Potatoes-20a25e. 49,
Eggs-25c dox. #QAsHT
ButterVsry choice lets, tor recalling, will
bring zoe.
Sorghum-50a15c.
SALTS. 25a3 80 per bar.
Kerosene -WhoIesale, barrels included, S3c;
retail ST. 90 SO. E-=-
HighwInes-$2,25.
Poultry-Live chickens, 81, OOa3 90 per do1.--
Dressed, Sc per h., Turkeys, lac perth.
Pork.-For live hogs, SaSac; Dressed 9aa.l0
Beehive weight, common 3,00aA so. For
prime shipping S, 00a6 90 per hundred lbs.
Hides-Gresn country, Sc; green salted, &c /;
dry salted, Sc; dry Amt, l0c; green calf, locs
cut and damaged price; sheep pelts, 81, 90 -
Hay--PraIre, s5aoPsr ton; Timothy, $Sal %
Wood-Oak 81 90 to IS, 90 cord. .ss
Coal.--At the Coal Valley yard, the Levee,
coal sold at l6 cents, the cost of delivering to
| be added.
From teams, in Marketsquare, at lSa20 cts.
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LOCAL COLUMN.

Corros Goops DowS-Prices Down.--A new
and splendid assortment of early spring goods and
a, reduced prices lust received. The quality and
stv,es unriyalled both for beauty, texture and
sheapness Zsss E& 43 z.Et
bargains can undoubtedly be had at Mayo's,
md the people this vicinity will find it to their
,.,e interest to call and examine before purchas
ing elsewhere aa.a ss IS
Call and try it, at MAYo's, al
Gimbel's Old Stand, q.
Illinois Street.
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REMOVAL.
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE.

fNHE SUBSCRIBER has removed his
L Cigar and Tobacco Store from the Johnson Is
American Block, to Glockhoff's store, adjoining
Babcock's Hall, where he will continue the bus
mess of a Tobacconst, and the manufacture of
cigars. He will keep always hand good
stock OF all Ainds of Cigars, Tobacco, Snuffs,
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Pipes, Cigar
Holders, Tobacco Bags, Cigar Cases, &c., &C.,
where he hopes to all his friends and the pub.
lie generally and merit share of public patron
age. MATHEW SCHLEGEL.
Rock Island. Jsp,y r.. diff
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NEW YORK MARkET.

NEW YORK MARkET.
Telegraphed. to the Argus.
New York, FebruaryS
Cotton-dul and declining, 46a47
Flour-more active. High grades 25c better
Medium, shade frmer. Low grades dull and
Dropping s., S5aS 90 extra state ,50aS, 80 r. II
Wheat-hesvy la2c lower ,75al II new Amber
mil; l,76 delivered choice new Chicago spring.
Rye-99
Barley-more active
Corn-dui, lie lower 77a79 unsound S0as4
SOUND. The latter very choice
Oats-shade irmer 4la46 for unsound; Boast
sound.
Pork-dull and heavy 29, 70a29, 50 new, closing
at 29, rs; 1890 old for cash.
Beef-frm
Cut Meat-frmer
Lard-frmer, !5saISl
Dressed Hogs-dull l24al2s
Whlsky-dutl 2,23a2, 26
Butter-dul 25a3S Ohio.
Cheese-quiet l4al9
Eggs-duil
Sugar-quet
Petroleum--quiet, SO crude 1855 refined bond;
73a74 free.
NEW YORK STOCK AND MONEY
MARKET.
Photographed to the Argus.
NEW YoRK, February s.
Stocks-dul and closing better
Money-no call
Sterng-quiet ,07B
Gold-Opened 81 800, rose to l,593 and fell
40
Yaer Certificates 9sb
u six 81 coupons I044
U s 500 coup OF '64 l,02s
U. S. 1910 coup. 943
L. S. 7-30 994.
Erie 7Ss
c. & r. l. ,02
SIS 81 coup l,234
Do reg'd LIS
U. s. $40 coup of go 1903.
Do reg'd Loo
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STEAM BAKERY FOR SALE,

UrrLh for sale. at bargain the new
One rnip pax bakery in Rock Island, as IL lows:
erv vi lot, 81 by l6o feet; two story brick bak-
sto "1h all the machinery ready Tor work-s
az engine, boiler, shafting, and all the macbin-
ia ie'sary Tor rapid and frst class work. There
wsIl. also good stable on the lot, and two good
ms,-one splendid artesian oil. e"o.
ne property will be sold at n pre., h,,a,;
application is made soon. "''saih'
Sc Iii ps'he, boiler, bakery machinery, SC.
NI Nv VIII be sold separately if desired. Wy
signed. ehiu Oh tne UNDER
Rock y.na JACOB KEISER
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SELLING OUr.-The stock OF groceries at the
store formerly occupied by T. A. Babcock Bro
has passed into the hands OF Geo. NJ. Babcock
Esq, who will sell them off fast possible,
without regard to cost, the parties formerly in
interest there contemplate change of business.
Now is the time for bargains. Store next east of
Babcock's Hall.
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Go To THE BEsT.-Go to Bryant, stratton s. Mer-
ribs Davenport Commercial College, to get thor
ough practical business education, or to become i
good sound telegraph operator For circulars
address (enclosng stamps) Byrant, Stratton &
Merrill, Davenport, Iowa. dwtf.
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DIR. Knapp, formerly of New York, who has WIS.,
tied Rock Island regularly the past FIVE years,
and effected many wonderful cures OF old chronic
diseases, cancers and diseases OF the eye and
which have been pronounced incurable by the
medical profession generally, can be consulted at
the Island City Hotel, Monday, Feb. 18th, as will
be seen by his card in another column.
Consultation free. feb7dwtd.
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BABY WAGoN.-A gentleman who has been to
all the places IN town where he supposes baby
wagons are kept for SALE can't find one, and wants
to say that. if any one has good second hand
one which they will sell, they will hear of Gus
TONER by calling at the ARGUS OFFICE.
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THERE will be donation party, on Friday ev-
ening, at the residence of the Rev. Mr.. Burnham,
on Orleans street, near Mr.. Hawess residence
The church and congregation are invited to at
tend. febSdSt.
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Odd Fellows.

Rock IsLAND LoDGE No. Is, l. o. O. F.-Meets
every Monday Evening at ODD Fellows Hall
southeast of Illinois and Eagle streets, at
seven O'Clock, p. m.
C. B. KNOX, r. S. ERNEST kRELL, n. G..
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-08

MASQUERADE TO FIGHT Inc s'~1S
Of the season Is expected at Island ci'y rAfk
t, night. A large party is expected ''0N"
Davenport.
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10. Meehen's Grocery.
Camden Mills

THE subscriber respectfully invites the
i patronage OF the public, at his Family Grocery
Store, near the fret bridge at Camden Mills. op-
posite Johnston's Warehouse. He has a good
stock of .ss-r .-.e-szs q e-ss.=s szzg-- 81
FAMILY GROCERIES.
Wines, Liquors. Cigars, Sxe., &C., of the best
quality, and he offers them at prices low as the
lowest. He Is also -
Licensed Saloon Keeper,
and keeps as good liquors, wines. beer, ale, Gig
ars, &C., &C.. can be found at any place in
town. =
@rAll kinds of farm produce bought or taken
in exchange for goods. 10. MEEHEN.
Camden Mills, Jan. 10, wifi.
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PUBLIC SALE OF HORSES.

PUBLIC SALE Of HUKSES, =
I WILL SELL forty head of three, four
L and five year old horses at public sale at my
residence miles north OF Aledo, on Tuesday,
Feby 2CIh. Most of them Mares many OF
them are mares with foa and all in excellent con-
ditfon for work. / will also sell my Mammoth
Warrior Jack, years old and Is hands high,
heavy set and loal-getter. credit of nine
months on the horses, and longer time, if de-
sired, on the Jack.
GRAHAM LEE.
Hamlet, Feb'y LIST 1866. feb5dwtd.
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ERNEST KEEL, n. G..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-04-18

IN HURRY.-A curious marriage is repor-
ted 10 have occurred some days since near Bay
City, Michigan, which reads like this: 1t
seems that a farmer lost his wife by death. and
that the said wife died early in the morning
The farmer did not appreciate being LETT alone
IN the world, ana ere his wife's ewes had
hardly closed in the sleep that knows no
waking, he decided 10 marry again. Hitching
up his team, he takes In his servant girl and
goes 10 Bay City 10 buy garments for the dead
While there, he married the girl and returned
10 his home the same night with his second
wife, so that by actual count, he was not a
widower twelve hours The new wife ap-
peared At the funeral the next dag in deep
black, and was one ofthe principal mourners
over the body of the first wife.
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THE GREAT NEW ENGLAND REMEDY

WHITE PINE COMPOUND,
Is ofered to the afflicted throu ghout the ooup-
try after having been proved by the OF eleven
years in the New England States. where Is merits
have become rs we'll known as the tree from " hich
in part, 1t derives its virtues
THE WHITE PINE COMPOUND CURES
Sore Threat. Colds Coughs, Diptheris, Bronchitis,
Splitting Of Blood, and Pulmonary Affections
generally. 1t is q remarkable Remedy for
Kidney Complaints. Diabetes, Difficulty
Voiding Urine, Bleeding from the
Kidneys and Bladder, Gravel and
other Complaints
Give 1t trial you would learn the value OF coed
and tried Medicine. 1t il pleasant safe and sure
Sold by Druggists and Dealers In Medicine gen
ersllv.
GEO. W. SWEET. NJ D., Proprietor,
Jan n SIN Boston. Mass.
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LIMITED STATES SERVICE MAGAzINE-

STATES SERVICE MAGAZINE -
- Contents for April The Sixth Army Corps,
BY Breyet Major General N. I. Mcmahon The
National Guard Bill. Notes on Naval Courts, By
N. Mcconnell. MAJOR General Henry ". sI.cum.
The systems Of Fortifcations Discussed and Com
Gaptsins No uI-The Che Waller Bayard, by jas.
Grant MiIton; Ana Of the War. ~ Charlie: God
I,am-.Joseph Gilbert rotten EDITORIAL Notes.
S S1evst Colonel Theodore 9. Bovers Congress.
quarters oi the Armies and Of the Military Divis-
ions. efhcfsi Intelligence The Army, The Navy
The National Guard, Stations Of the Navy
apt FRANCK TAYLOR.
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"A TRASHY PEEACHER.-A certain chaplain
OF regiment d Antique. in the course of his
rambles a few days agO. encountered a squad
of juvenile citizens OF African descent busily
engaged in manipulating the mud and trash of
deserted cornsted. On benevolent inquiry
he learned the young hopefuls were building a
church, and on retraeiHg his steps in about an
hour after he found the structure COMPLETED.
Thinking 10 quiz the oIsky architects, he IN
quired what they would do for a preacher!
To which one half naked sprig Of EBONY re-
sponded by saying: I've meant 10 have made
a preacher, too, but all the trash gin OUT
Atlanta Bulletin.
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IHE FIRST COLORED JURY IN q EORGIA.-A
novel proceeding was before Judge Davis
tFTeedmen's Court yesterday afternoon. To
wit:
1t was an action of debt. Rev. Peter John
son VS.. Rev. Richard Golfer. The plaintiff
demanded S26 for board. The defendant filed
An offset of ninety dsllars for labor. In their
sworn statements they differ widely-so much
as 20 confuse the Judge. who generally is not
a. loss to decide. They both being preachers
and members OF the same church, and enter
tanning, as he said he did. an exalted opinion
OF persons occupying their positions, and fear
ing he would be compelled 10 doubt one, if not
both OF them,if he heard the case, he summoned
three cOlOTed men OF good standing in the
church-Jacob Ross, Frank BealI, and Toby
Lamar-whO, after hearing the case, gave their
opinion that the defendant was indebted TO the
plaintiff in NE sum on six dollars
We attach i'm portance TO tins item as being
the hrst verdict rendered by colored jury in
the State of Georgia-AUgustd Transcript, G3f
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- Two London telegraphers claim to have
conirlyed printing telegraph, bv which,
WITH one wire. three hundred words minute
can b. printed.
~ What does a telegraph operator do when
he receives the heads Of important news!
Waits Tor details, of course.
- "A man who committed suicide on a Mis-
sour Railroad had 8, 100 in his pockets.
Slt is a sad truth, and one to be needed,
that the women who to-day ordain the prevail
ing mode IN Paris, are not the women whom
it is sweet or wise 10 initiate
SThe Jews are gathering in Palestine.
John Anderson cowhIded one Ross, an
ex-internal revenue collector in Wheeling
Wednesday, for charging him with making false
returns.
s1Matinees are given at the London thea
tres for distressed clergymen.
ILyman Waters, his WIFE two children n
female boarder, and the colored cook were all
taken sick at Hartford after tea, SATURDAY.
night, and IL Is doubtful IL some of them recoy-
er Waters kept house Of bad repute, and
immortality, jealousy and arsenic caused the
~General Beauregard. in company with
other persons, has bought the Carroilton LA
Railroad.
HTwo pegroes murdered Mr.. Reeder in
Landerdale, Miss, instgated they said by Mrs.
Reeder.
H"Why Not Eat Horsesl' is the title Of an
essay in a noted literary journal.
HrAt the Geological gardens in London a
man was bitten on tue nose by the cobra dl Ca
pelio, and died in about ten minutes.
ga correspondent VINO is tired of BLACK
Eyed Susan wants 10 know how new play
called Bloody Nosed Nancy" would do Too
sanguinary.
81 The merciless slayer OF African lions,
mr. GordOn Cumming, has al length fallen &
NIcum 10 more terrible destroyer. He died at
inverness, Scotland, on the oath OF last month.
Ihe Mexican Times says that the pro-
oueuon OF cotton IN that empire is steadily in
creasing. Immense wagon loads of IL are con-
stasuy passing through the streets of the City
OF Mexico. '
~The underwriters of St Iouis unon in
yestigation, have arrived at the ccncJnsior RI. /,
the recent destructive steamboat fires we, .
caused by the careless use of coal oil tn
has been followed by notice ina, m. rsa -
the condemned article on any steamhoa, 10
sursd, will vitiaie the policy.
UThe burial Of q young married woman
was postponed in Indianapolis, on MONDAY
last. on account of the body being still VAN
although the vital spark had apparently rled
for about forty hours.
0ApTopos OF the liquor abonshing at the
CapItol. Honest John Coyode used 10 make
his boast that he could any time break up a
quorum in the House by passing word among
the members that he had some "Oyerhold" on
tap in the Commute Room.
0A daug hisr Of the late Owen Lovejoy, for
many years a member OF Congress from ILL.,
nois, now u teacher In one Of the negro schools
lBNIeksburg.
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DROPOsALS FOR SEWER.

MAYORS OFFICE. Washington, April 6, 1866.
Sealed Proposals will be received by the under
signed until IL o clock m. on WEDNESDAY. the
18th day Of April next. for the building Of Two
foot Barrel Sewer, INSIDE diameter the walls to
he nine inches in thickness, on G street north,
from Fourteenth to Fifteenth street west, to con-
meet with the sewer on Fourteenth street west. in
accordance with the act approved October d, 1855
to have enc man hole where the Commissioner of
the Second W ard may direct.
Bidders will state the price per lneal foot for the
sewer and man hele, which shall include all eYca
vat ems &c &C., the successful bidder or bidders
10 be responsible for ell damages done TO gas or
water pipes. or caused 10y the elements, and any
accidents cansed in the construction OF the work
The right 10 decline ally or all proposals, should
II be deemed for the interest of the Corporation
dc so. ia reserved.
m ssioner OF improvements every day from 10 A. m
to II m. or at any time by calling on the Commits
siouer Of the Second Ward
None but practical mechanics need bid.
JAS. W. SPALDING,
Commissioner Second Ward
JOHN SIoUSSA,
B. REESE,
I'd
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10y JAS. Q. MCGUIRE b CO., Auotioneers.

DESIRABLE RESIDENCE ON NEW YORK
sNENUE, BETWEEN 18TH AND l4Tu
STREETS. AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, April the 10th,
AZ - clock on the premises, we shall sell part of
lot No. 4, in Davidson's subdivision of Square
No 252, about 2ixl63. to 30 foot paved alley, con-
tanning 1857 square feet, together with the i'm
Rroveme nts, consisting of two story ami attic
Brick House. with Back Building, containing on
nrst floor, hall, two parlors, library, and large
dining room three large chambers, bath room and
water closets on the second; two finished rooms in
attic: fine cellar under the main bnilding. and
kitchen in the rear ali in good condition, and well
arranged for home comfort
Terms: One third in cash the remainder in six
and twelve months, with interest secured by Q
deed Of trust. Conveyancing and stamps at the
cost Of the purchaser.
ap I'D lint ] j @. MCGUIRE co. Nnc.s.
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A SUPERIOR REMEDY.

we can conscientiously recommend To those SUI
ier1ng from distressing cough. DR. STRICk.
LANDS MELLIFLU0GS COUGH BALSAM
1t gives relief almost instantaneous, and is vithal
notdisagreeable to the taste There ia no donbt
but the Mellifuous Cough Balsam is one of the
best preparations in and is all that its propri
etor claims tor It. We have tried it during the
cough. tits prepared by Pr. Strickland, No 1873
SyGamsIe street Cineinnati Ohio, and for sale BY
YATES Drug Store, and OHAS CHRISTI.
ANTS, 81 Pc. avenue and 500 Ninth street
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC
GUARDIANS SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

ny virtue ef decree OF the Orphans Court OF
Washington County. the following described Let
e'e OF ground will be- disposed of at public sale,
Oh ,he premises MONDAY, Fist OF April. 1856. at
p, M, Part Of Lot l6, in Square sss on the
pu"i'c pian OF W Arlington city. the same begin
ming ut an alley rs feet from I'm. .o,nsr % AZ .nd
streets son n extending east is seet inches south
Of lset west 10 feet inches north l6 feet
beginning. SIRGIEIa Mt'STrsx vi
mn S-u"S Guardian.
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TO DYE EASY

v very desirable. MATTHEWS VENETIAN
HAIR DYE is the best in the world Complete In
one bottle. No wash, n~ stain. no trouble. Achild
can apply IT, Persons wishing to avoid the publici-
ty Of having their H air dyed in public, can
DYE AT HOME
better than any barber can do it, by using THE
VENETIAN DYE. 1t does not rub off or make the
Hair appear dusty dead bat i'm parts life and
lrstre. Gives beautiful black or brown, pre-
ferred Price Is cents.
Prepared by A. ]. MATHEWS, NY
DEMAS BARNES 4 CO., New York, Wholesale
Agents. my L. eoly
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E,YJ. c. MCGUIRE 90, Auctioneers.

u.
BY virtue OF a decree of the Circuit Court OF the
District of Coumbis made in the cause Of Armand
Jardin ct al VS. Aibertine Fsvier ct AL, No 2a3.
saulty dated May q 1857 will offer at auction. on
WEDNESDAY. the 9Th day of May next, the
premises. at half past clock p n. that valuable
property in Washington known a Favier q Square,
being square leo. This square il known for the
valuable springs on 1T, which recently filled
mp by the Government: bat can easily be restored.
1t may be divided to suit purchasers.
Terms Of sale: One fourth of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the residue in three equal
instruments, at g. II and Is months. with interest
TO be secured by approved notes and a reserved
lien i he terms of sale must be complied with
within one week after sale, or the property may be
resold after one weeks notice. at the risk and
Of the first purchaser.
Stamps aud COW ey ancipg at the cost OF the pur-
chaser WALTER 3 cox Trustee
ap 10 cow J, G. McGEIRE A co Aucts
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WHERE FIREMAN WORE HIS BADGE-A
police order was issued. few weeks ago, or
dering the arrest of all persons found running
with engines without badges. At a fire on
Thursday, Mr.. Hubbs, of Hook and Ladder
No. 1, was arrested for having held of the ropes
without badge. On being brought before the
Commissioner, he said he was q member, and
when asked TO show his badge he exhibited il
pinned 10 the seat of his pantaloons The
Commissioner reprimanded him severely for
his ioke.-N i. Sun
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BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION.
REDS EMAIL DE PARIS FOR TT

JAREDS EMAIL DE PARIS FOR THE
SKIN
This secret Of identifying the skin being only
known t. JULES JARED, he honor ably states
that IL differs from all other preparations bel ng
scientifically composed from plants and harmless
gums, which produce the most brilliant complexion,
giving Soft even texture to the skim like that Of
an infant.
Jareds Email de Paris" cleanses the pores
rom those unsight1y black worm specks and small
particles which give cesrseness to the COMPLEXION
and by cleansing Produces aealthfui glow: 1t ef.
faces. after few weeks, most happily, all scars,
freckles and pimples. and Is specially successful in
ersdiest = the marks s left By small Pex
by Mile. yestvali, Lucille Western. Mrs. d. p.
Bowers, Mrs. Emma Waller, and many ladies in
private life, whose c.mmendatory letters. for OBJ
yfous reasons, cannot be published
JaTeds Email de Paris" can be obtained AT
Fords epot, Penn. avenue, and Of all first class