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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-03

ARTIST oY NgGRo ruIRP.-In our last
issue we mentioned the TACT that cOlcred
man, named Lewis Lancaster, alias Jackson,
had been arrested by ON er Dunnington, OF
the Eighth precinct, for having robbed boat
at tho foot OF Fourth street east. Since then
tho following charges have been brought
against him and sustained, and, after having
his appearance duplicated for the benefit OF
the rogues' gallery, was cOmmitted to Jail for
court by Justice Lynch: At the residence OF
Mr.. T.. A. Richards, on New Jersey avenue,
from which watch and $3.50 In money were
taken, and also Mr.. Richards clothes, for
which the thieves left their own old rags Ia
exchange; at Mrs. Van Riswick's, corner OF
First street east and N street south, from
whose house q gold watch, valued at $3.50, and
articles of clothing were taken; at the res!-
dcnce of Mr.. George Callard, on Fourth street,
where they had bundled up a lot OF clothes,
but were scared or by the officers; atthe house
of Mr.. II. McCauly, on the same street. where
the kitchen was robbed OF pies and milk, and
subsequently to the same place, when III o
blinds and glass were broken, and an alarm
given, when Officers Sprague and O'Brien an.
swcred, and he made his escape.
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ANOTHER COMPLIMENT TO J usTICg WAL.
TER.-Last Saturday night number OF tho
whom were many OF our prominent lawyers
and private citizens. called on him armed with
the i4th infantry band, led by Mr. John Wag-
ncr, aud rendered him complimentary sere-
made, on his recent confirmation by the Senate,
aud they will bear testimony that Mr., Walter
knows how to entertain his friends.
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transacted the following business on sstur.
day;
The last will OF Edward Lacy was filed for
record. The testator provides for his sister,
NJ. Maglennan; gives requests Of 900 to some
equally divided between st. Joscph's Male
Orphan Asylum and st. yinccnt's Female Or
phan Asylum; and after the death OF his 81 ster
and the settlement OF his estate he bequeaths
the residue OF his estate to be equally divided
between the Protestant Orphan Asylum of
this city and the American Bible Society. The
testator also leaves 20 per annum till the set
him distributed to the poor of the city; and
after such settlement directs that e5OO be in-
vested, the interest to be applied in the same
death, when he shall dispose S Of It further TS
his last will. Its codlcil Is also proved, In
which he revokes many legacies, among them
Protestant Orphan Asylum, and the American
tions $500 each.
The will Of Johp Amrcin, bequcathing his
The viii OF John 4. Smith was admitted TO
probate. He bequcaths his estate to his wife
AMI family.
The win of Margaret whann, of George.
town, bequcathing her estate to her relatives,
WAS admitted to probate.
LETrERs TgsTAMENTARr.
Mary A. 5. l.. Kimmcll qualified as admins
tratrix Of A: L. Kimmeli, giving bond In 900,
with John Van Rswlck and W. l.. Kimmell as
SureticB.
Lewis Mackall, jr., qualified as admins.
tratriN OF Margaret Whann, giving bond In
$4,000, with Lewis Msckall and Armistead
Petey as surcties.
GUARDIANS.
NJ. A. s. l.. Kimmoll qualified as guardian
orc. A. Foulke's estate, giving bond In 81 900,
with ]. Van Riswick and W. l.. Kimmell as
sureties.
Charles Walter qualified as guardian OF the
orphans OF Anthony Manyette, giving bond in
900, with George wilmer and John Van Ris-
wick as sureties.
ACCOUNTS.
The second account of Charles NJ. Mathews,
executor of George f. Curtis, deceased.
THE MILLER WILL CASE.
The contested will OF Ellenor Miller was
again discussed, Mr.. Thompson appearing for
the caveators. The case was then adjourned
to allow Mr.. Lccch to reply at the next session
OF the court,
Adjourned.
EQUITY CouRT-Judge FShcr, pro ismporc.-
This court made nunc pro iuncr Ms OF July 81,
the following orders:
Ia re. Joseph Clark, a lunatic. Decree ap.
pointing Jamcs Kelleher committee of cs.
tate, &c.
Cioskey VS.. Closkey ct al. Order appointing
w. IL. Chappclicr guardian in suit 10 II. l..
Chappelier.
Adjourned
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Of THE INTERIOR,
- uSirBn,SrArgs PATEyr OFFICE,

WAsuIsuTOs, July H. lh6S,
ON tho petition Of JuuS RO-s, of RrOoklyn. N.
Y, administrator Of tho estate Of Charles Ross.
lecpasrI, praying for the extension Of patent
Granted L, Tho said Charles Ross, the lTth day Of
October, ls5i Tor an Improvement 10 Grinding Sur
face OF MILLS, for seven years from the eAnl-
ration OF said patent, which takes place on tho lHh
day OF October, ISIS;
Patent one" on Monday, the 18th day uf September
uCxt at l2n clock and all peTsSns are nntlnodto
Ipnrnr and show cause, II any they have, why said
nstitiou ought not 10 be granted
'prrsuus opposing tho extension are required TO
a,s 10 the Patrut OGlce tLelr obIectio specially
set f0rh Ia wrllng, at least tpCy days before the
day Of hCarlng; ul testimony hleI by either party,
10 be used gt the said hearing, must be taken and
office, which will ~ furnished on application.
Dispositions aud other papcTs, relied upon ~ trs-
umuny, must bc died in the Office t,OsHtV days hc-
fore tho day q; hoaringi the arguments, II any,
within ten days aitcr ding tho testlm9hyi
Ordered, also, that this notice DO published Ia tho
REPgBLicAS aud the dgt,HigSnssrt Wa'hy,ns'TIn.
once . week fnr three successive weeks tho
hrst OF said publications to be at least siNiy days
previous to tho day Of hearing. =, .-o,,r
. N. =
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OF THE INTERIOR,
USIrBn STATES PATENT OFPICH,


On tho PETITION NJ NORMAN G. hARRIs, Of P"ult.
psy Worm mt, pray ing for the extension Of patent
Z ranled To him the 24th day Uf April 1855, for ~
Inpruy cncnt in Manufacture OF Slate PCuclIs, Tor
seven years from the expiration OF sale, pAtoh''
v Lich takes place on tho 2lth day Of ApTiI, lsNi
Ills ordered that the said petition be hesFI ~ the
EAtent ONCE ON MONDAY. the sd day OF nono1napott
next ut IL clock, m. and all persons nre houleo
Ia snnnssr and show cause, II aIy they have, why
AMID petition ought not tn be granted, .,,
PgrsDus oppusiug the extension are required 70
rIc In Ihc Patcut Once thor objections, spselaiS
ns forth In writing AZ least tpsHty days before mo
Jsy ~ bsarnRi all testimony hled by either party,
| to s. used NJ tho said bearing, must be hkon ana
Siise. " itch viii be furnished on application,
be- 6 HtSIf ID shS osS S' tSsV
ION thS day Of Gsaraapgi 'Gs s sGs' II any
ordered, also, that this notice be- Published III
| tas RgPUUHCAE and the InttiigsHcsr, Washing
| / "a, b G.. and In the Register, New Haven, Con
| n eeiieut once week for three successive weeks
| Ii drst VI said publications to be at least siNll
uA"' A, N. STOUT,
iels.ThY kGtinE Commissioner VI Patents,
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TnE PROPOSED SALE OF THE FRANKLIN
scnoo1 BurpINo.-I see IL stated that oiti-
zens Of the First school district are opposed
to the proposed sale Of the new Franklin
the rumor that the United States Government
desires to purchase the building In question Is
correct or not, but II correct, little rejection
Sonvinae them that L would be better for the
community at large and the school interest IN
particular that the building should be sold
smaller ana cheaper school-houses. Our city
has always been lamentably deficient In
school Accommodation The plea has always
been that there was no money which eSola &c
Where there was no money to erect q few
plain, substantial school.houses q few years
ago, we hnd that now there Ia sufficient to
anime the matter closely we will ind that the
corporation IL deeply In, debt, and that It's d.
naneiai condition does not justify the building
Of stately palaces for school purposes, or any
Tho FRANKLIN schooi-house when completed,
will, no doubt, be an ornament to the city, and
psrhsp: the pride 81 ne First disssicti Sa,
district to have three or four smaller school
houses, conveniently located. / find another
objection to the building which may bot be
playground adjoining the school.housc 10 en-
tirely too small. II the children were con.
suited In regard to the erection OF school.
houses, uOuDt not Out tnht tncl WOulu inhist
upon large and well ventilated playground
l am not an advocate Of clumsy and poorly
ventilated school-houses; but / contend that
| It would be better for the school children, and
better for the taxpayer, in short, better for
the entire community that we should have
| three or four small, plain schoolhouses In
| each school district, At a cost, perhaps, Of
900 or sl2,00 each, than only one for each
disttict at cost Of 100000 or 4l25,o and al
| an inconvenient distance for most OF the
children. J. q.
TIM New AGRICULTURAL BUILDING. -Thi,
new and magnificent building, situated be
tween the Smithsonian Institute and The
| Washington National Monument, 10 being
pushed ahead to completion as rapidly as cir
oumstanccs will admit The carpenters have
is but In a manner commenced, as there arr
| only three or four rooms finished. We are in
| formed that each and every room will be
| frescoed in different style, giving the entire
building very tasty and handsome appear
ance throughout. Men are now engaged 10
laying a concrete pavement on tho north sid,
Of the building leading to the entrance oil
A portion Of the grounds have been laid Of
and planted In choice fruit and flowers o
| foreign climates.
From the upper stories OF this splendid cdi
| flee the visitor can obtain a full view OF al
of the public buildings; and, In fact, the entir'
| District and surrounding country. Tho mate
| rial used In erecting II aud wo rkmsnship are. 20
ones while, at this early day OF its existence
to pay 1t a visit.
| The officers, clerks and articles for cXhibl
tion and distribution evidently will not oc
cupy the building as soon as 1t was supposed
they would.
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THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL CouRT-Judgc Wyiie.-This court
was occupied as follows on saturdays;
Henry A. Petit. Forgery OF s. d. Castieman's
name to q check on the National Bank for
twenty dollars.
He plead guilty and was sentenced to be i'm.
prisoned In the Albany penitentiary for two
years. Second and third changes against the
same, nOiie prosequt.
Harrison Fillmore. Assault and battery on
Edward Edward. on the 10th day OF July last.
Daniel y. McCsrty. Assault nd battery
with intent to kill Charles Mccnrty. lie was
Peter Lyle. Assault and battery upon Gus.
tavus Kuhn. He plead guilty and the court
was about to sentence him when 1t was dis
covered that he was drunk. The court there:
upon ordered q plea Of not guilty, and the trial
Is to go on. He was convicted, hned twenty
Ave dollars and ordered to give $500 bond to
An SsBnsILx NAY sx ruH SUBJECT or Ian.
Clement johnson, larceny In stealing an um.
brella from John Bartlett on the 9Th OF
the accused, q lad, picked IL up. The owner
followed him three squares and In Eve minute
recovered the umbrella. He was found guilty
and sent to jail for six months.
Samuel Thomas, larceny OF q Lincoln head
IN bronze and some iron instruments, &C., be-
longing to Clark Mills, was arralgned and
anne White nc . ws' w.
colored, larceny of several hundred dollars
10 gold and some Jewelry, the property OF John
not guilty, and tie case was flsed Tor Monday s
| GRAND JURY REPORT.
The grand jury presented report which will
| be found In our local columns.
equi.
Amos Pratt, keeping disorderly house on d
street, between Tenth and Eleventh streets.
Motion for new trial oycrruled and capias to
hear judgment
Henson Galloway, attempt at rape. New
trial granted on the ground that the verdict
| ~ 4 ~ M o n ha n 81 h0
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Medical.
I IN. M. A. BLANKMAN,

DR. LEON,
u RGEoN PuYsICIAS,
No, 900 Penn a avenue, above Twelfth street
Guarantees a thorough cure Of all Private nis-
made. "'' W
LADIES deairinE especial treatmen, VI II Hnd hin,
worry skillful, having for many years, with tbs,
greatest success treated female complaints In this
Irregularities, no matter from what cause OF how
long standing, fully relieved without fall. Com
sult.ng rooms private. Fees moderate. jel3.U
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Brooks DowS.-Street car No. GO, OF the
Seventh street route, has been Withdrawn
from the line for repair of injuries sustained
by the breaking OF n iiangc to the wheel.
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ORGANIZATION oV THE NEw BOARD oP Pm.
Lie SCHooL TEusTEGs. The newly elected
me mbers OF this board assembled in the board
room, at tp. m, on Saturday, when Mayor
Bowen called the names of tho board, and It
was nscertained that there were present
Messrs. J. o. Wilson, A. X. Browne, and J. $.
Brown, OF the first districts I. q. Connolly,
George =. Mcclellan, and George Mason, OF the
second district;J. q, Dublin, William Is. Moore,
and N. A. West, OF tho third district; Edward
Champlin, OF the fourth district, and the Secro-
tary, A. y. Pardon.
On motion It was decided to go into an clcc-
tion by ballot for n President pro tcHp0rf
Ebr that position Mr.. Mcclellan nominated
]. u. Wilson, and Mr. Moore nominated VIII
liam ]. MurNgh.
The vote having been cast, the Chair an
nouuced that Mr.. Wilson received four votes,
and Mr.. Murtagh seven votes.
So Mr. Murtagh was declared the president
pro iempore OF the Board.
Tho Board then adj ourned to Tuesday even
Ing, the nth instant, at y. M, that the pre9l-
dent might have time to appoint his commit
tees.
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QUALlpiEp.-Mr. Terence Drury has quail
He'd M justice of the peace, he having been
TecOmmi6sioncd by the Senate,
MIR. VIM. IL. Stanford, u mel reliant tailor on
Pennsylvania avenue, has been appoInted cap.
tain OF the watch at the Interior Department,
and On Saturday he qualified before Justiee l.,
J. Klopfer,
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FoUSp OrgS AND MADE SgCURE.-At an
early hour on Saturday morning private
Madigan, OF the Seventh precinct, found
open the door to Mossrs. Green, Williams n
Co. a auction room, corner OF Seventh and ID
streets. They notified Mr.. Williams OF the
fact, who made the premises secure.
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REsDRR UsTo CAsAR WHAT IS CRsAR's.-
The unfortunate victims Of the late explosion
at the store OF Messrs. L. q. stephens Il 90.
owe their gratitude to James W. Corey, esq.
one OF the one-armed soldiers discharged from
the QuArtermAster Generals Office, for their
medical assistance and Christian philanthro
by, In alleviating the suiferings OF humanity.
Mr.. Corey is always on hand, and on this oc-
casion he was the good Samaritan. We could
not obtain the name of Mr.. Corey when we
prepared the item on the explosion.
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MAIL CARRIERS REroRT.-The following
Ia the report OF the mall matter delivered and
collected by the letter carriers at the post
ofhcc for the month OF July, 1865 Number
carriers employed, 3oi number delivery trips
da lily, I; number collection trips daily, o. mum.
Der mail letters delivered iO1 $50; number local
letters delivered, 1885; number newspapers,
Sc, delivered, IS, $50; number letters collected,
sO20ii number newspapers, &c, collected,
b,6g2.
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GENERAL LAND ORYicg.-rhe Commissioner
of the General Land Office has in course OF
preparation upwards OF 400 patents for Potts.
watomie Indian alotters, under treatics OF the
18th of November, 1891, and 2gth OF March, 1900,
with that tribe. The allotments or reserva.
tions are In the Topeka Land district, State OF
Kansas. The patents will be completed and
ready for delivery at an early day.
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New CANT or lssTRuCTIos.-Wo see 1t
stated that the buildings east of the Capitol,
formerly known as Lincoln Hospital, and lat
barracks, and used as q camp OF instruction.
The troops at present about Washington will
be concentrated at that point, and other troops
added to them. Among Others 10 DupontB
scented as one OF the best drilled and efficient
batteries In the service. They will arrive
about the first of September.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-03

ADDITIONAL STAMP AGENCIss.-The follow
Ing have been designated by the Post Ofice
Department local stamp agencies In addition
to others selected some weeks since:
I. y. sullivan, corner Of Third street west
and Massachusetts, avenue.
Theodore Friobus, corner OF Delaware ave-
nue. and II street north.
A. ]. Chapman, corner OF Vermont avenue
and Flftcen-aRd-a-halfs street west,
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PRIcE List Of Gents Furnishing Goods at
the original Franc, 49t Seventh street, (large
plate glass front,) between ID and L streets: :
Good White shirts, Sl-fl .50jhnc White Shirts,
s2-t2 80; good summer undershirts, 90, 70, eli
Socks 10, Is. 20 cents; Paper Collars, 10, 10, 49,
% cents per box; lIandkerchiels and Suspcn-
ders, Ties and Scarfs, in endless variety, at
popular prices. p. 81 have no branch
stores.
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AT THE STORE OF the original Franc, 49I
Seventh street, between D and L, whose
French-plstc window attracts great deal of
and most elegant assortment Of gents' furnish
ing goods In Washington, and the celebrated
Towlc's patent elliptic suspender, for which
sesses many advantages over any of the other
styles
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-03

SrIRITuALIsM.-Th National Spiritual So
cicty held meeting yesterday morning at
Trades Union Hall, which WAS largely at.
tended by members OF the association and the
curious, to witness the practical demonstra.
tions OF cOnveFsing with the spirit land. The
experiments were curious as well as astonish-
Ing, and many unbelieyers left with cloutof
mystery In their minds. In the evening MI.
Thomas Gales Forster delivered a lecture on
spirituslism, when the hall was crowded with
ladies and gentlemen, who paid marked atten'
tion to tho discourse.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-03

PRoP. JAMES DERSIsoN, OF the National
Deaf Mute College, In this city, will deliver
the address Mt the meeting Of the New Eng
boro', VT, on the 28th instant, and Rev. DR.
Gailaudet will act as Interpreter on the ocoa'
sion,
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WHOSE BUSINESS Is ITl-The hydrant on
Massachusetts avenue, between Fifth and
sixth streets, which was dug up lately for
repairs, Is said to bc Tin bad way" aud
doctor,
REAR ADMIRAL ], A. DAULGHES, lately ap.
pointed Chief of the Bureau OF Ordnance NJ
The Navy Department, arrived here last Fri
day evening, and will enter upon the discharge
OF his duties to-day,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-03

ELECTION OF OrYICgRs.-The Irving Ly'
ccum, at Its last meeting, elected the following
year; President, James A. Clcphanc; vice
president, Frank Heise; recording secretary,
George NJ. Lsnckton; corresponding secre-
tary. II. l.. Piperj treasurer, W. q. MsrtZi
editor, W. U. Murdoch.
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PETITION FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIRH EN-
aIsE.-We see 1t stated that a petition for an
additional steam fire engine, to be located in
the northern portion OF tho city, is being
il to the Oity Councils for their action. This
Ia an article greatly needed In that locality, Ms
there are both private aud publ buildings
the most prominent OF which is the Govern.
ment printing office and St. Aloyslus church
that are remote from all the fire engines. But
these may be burned down and rebuilt before
legislation can be had IN the City Councils, so
hcplorable 10 the state of affairs there now. 1t
appears they cannot cook up a mOrScH OF busi.
ness there now, Notwithstanding the baker aud
his assistants are always on hand and willing
to work. This is attributable to the failure
OF the master mGchiniH to fulfill his contract.
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ORPHANS CouRr-Judgc Purceii.-This court
transacted the following business on Satur'
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A LADY STRUCK ny LiOHTSTsO.-MissC Cora
Heard, aged about sixteen years, was struck
by lightning last Friday afternoon while stand
Ing at the front door OF her fathers residence,
Mt O3l N street north, between Fourth and
Fifth streets, and WAS rendered senseless for
n short time, and young lady standing beside
cause her to fall and bruise her face quite
seriously,
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ILL.-MajOr William McConihc, OF the Pen
slon Office, has been seriously indisposcd for
the last week from an attack of cholera NOR
bus. DR. Thompson 10 in attendance, aud In
forms us his patient will be able to resume
his duties this week,
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CUURUH IMrRoVEMgST.-The congregation
of the Ninth-street Methodist church arc about
to improve the church cdiice on Ninth street,
above 4. Circular headed windows and doors
glass, the front raised and nasticated, and the
steps will be placed In the vestibule, while
the interior wifi have n complete oveThauling
and TenOyatinG.
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TRAvEL SUsPESDgD.-1n order that ncccs-
sary repnirs NAV be made TO the Long Bridge,
no horfes or vehicles are permitted TO cross,
Therefore there Is no communication, aitaf
the boats cease running In tho evening, hr-
tween this city and Alexandria.
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PgSRIoN OPFICR REroRT.-Tho report Of
this office for August showsdhe whole NUM-
her of claims received during the month Of
July, original and increase, OF widows, &c, Ia
claims admitted, original and increase, OF
widows, SC, l5TTj of lnvAlids, 722; total, 2,2TO
Number OF claims rejected, original and In
crease, OF widows, sc, 1906 OF invalids, 3Oti
total, 400. Number of claims disposed Of dur
ing the month was 2;769, Number Of letters
written +,35lj circulars sent 1924,
In the bounty land division 10 war; ants OF
100 acres each were issuedi 8 of 100 acTesi 2 Of
80 acres. Total number OF warrants issued
during the month 81, covering 1850 acresi
original applications received, O7j letters writ.
ten, 1885, circulars sent, 22ii claims suspended,
222j duplicates issued, l.
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MoNEY ORDgRs.-Mr, S. II. Merrill, money
order olerk. reports the business transacted by
his office during the month ending July u,
1868;
Amount Of orders Issued. t2O,s 6s.2lj amount
Of orders paid, $40, DIG. 40; amount OF deposits
received from other money-oTdcr offices, ~ VSO,
The following 10 the report OF the business
transacted by the office during the year ending
June 80, 1867
Number OF orders issued, 1887, amounting
to t2i5, 500. 06j number of orders paid, l2,42l,
amounting to t246, 7l927i amount OF orders re-
maid, Al, 93l 90.