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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
A DISGUSTING EXHIBITION.

In accordance with public announcement
duly made In several sporting papers, wager OF rather
novel aud decidedly besal character was decided yeser
day afternoon In stable the intersection OF Jencr
son and Divson-sts Two weeks ago bet was made be-
tween two wellknown Sports" one from tho Seventh
Ward and the other from the Tenth that certain no
tortous ootfrmand would eat three dozen hardboled
Eggs without drink Of any kind, within tho space OF
thlrysx minutes. AlagerDeer saloon near inc oorior
OF Division and Norfolk was the place rst desghaeu
but the owner porcmptory objected so became heoes
sory 10 adjourn TO stable. Only the champion gutton
the betting parties the chosen umpire ana doh con-
snicuous patrons OF the ennobng arts were permitted 10
be present At ! o'clock precisely the word go was
given and with electrical rapidly TWO eggs "elo Doltou
but as suddenly the eater stopped ana protested "' ~
eggs had been "soaped that H. boiled 10 clanny
sote-yhch had been expressly stipulated against Inc
umplre tasted and declared the Objection "e 'aho" "u
drcd forty new cggs 20 be procured ana Doied uhuer
MA uersonal supervision At o'clock the sport was
resumed The first II eggs were DOlted "holo III ia
,putes The eighteenth stuck fast IN inc ulroa'i tno
oncrator gulped painfully, but the oDsHuouoh "ouu
not stir The natural moisture OF tho throat was gone
md soldercd irons could not adhere noo 'iy '' uu
Tho gutlnous egg 10 the parchcd throat Inc sufferer
vs. nd strsiued IN vain lie seized the iron
sos,o NJ tho saucepan which contained the
hod ecgs and was about to inject the obstruction Wheh
,h onnosite party called foul" INC umpire, win "a
troordinary judicial perspicacty rendered MS ueefon
hat the operator might inject or Gect al pleasure Dy ms
ohan,col ald but the eggs injected or elected would
ITO went on 10 give his reasons. ana got to
Io' ,Irdvp when the suIocatng wretch now purple
g. ,o Taco as the gs of male turkey eyes dis1ended
outside their sockets breathing '
to,rant egg with the handle OF the S"ucoP""' pO'
eggs and a blank In 100 minutes Inc
@ sau into chair entirely exhausted with stomach
ooonIc sate After two minutes rest three moro
n~. ,oro boted in manifest pain eyes running water
ess' oholo frame twitchng spasmodcally Twenty
oSgs IN IS minutes and tho operator throws up the
sponge and is taken away by his hackers THO amount
=. a.. ,,ooor waaS50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
THE MORNING STAR sUYDArscHooE.

This school, which was shut ont of their room
In Pixies Opera week ago, found the doors open
again yesterday morning, temporary Injunction hay-
ing granted by Judge ngraham restraining James
Fsk r from locking out the school, and retaining their
property and citug him to show why the njunc
ton should not be made permanent. The room,
however, was 80 filed with the debris caused
by the tearing down Of partitions, etc, as TO
be untenable. Tho school have had several halls
offered them gratuitousy for temporary use while this
dispute IL pending Yesterday, they adjourned from the
Opera House 10 Hzebergcrs Hall, on Elghthayc near
the corner OF Twenyrstst, which was offered by the
Democratic Committee having their headquarters there
Dr. Perry, the Superintendent, In opening the school,
alluded to the trials they had been compelled 70 undergo
and expressed the hope that In few days they would
see tho end Of their troubles lie then read, as the
lesson OF the morning the following verses Of the 5h
Psalm;
against the wofksf uquy they h be cut down Ike The
gas aud ser green herb Kst in The lu and wni "a
teny net thJse because u hn who propere ~ s
war beeauss II The Who brugeh wicked devices to pass
little Ve and the Wicked ha not be- yea thou shall d
gently consider his Place aud IL shall not be- . 800,
have The wicked great power and fpreadg himself NE
gree baytfee
YET he passed away and To- he cot Yes sought him. and he
could not be found 81,
lhs deliver them from the wicked aud them because h 't 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25

believed that the treaty will be ready 10 leave COpenha
gen by the 9lst inst have observed for some weeks
past marked anxiety among the members OF the dipo
matte corps resident here the probable fate Of the
treaty at both capitals. ! have now conhdentialiy,
from different sources, what 1 deem entirely
reliable information, that the impression has
been made upon the Cabinets Of most Of the
great Powers Of Europe, 10 doubt mainly by diplO-
matte correspondence from Washington that the treaty
will fail by the opposition Of one both Houses Of Con
Cress This opinion confidently entertained at Paris.
The information upon which 1t is based everywhere
unexpected but am informed, is received with evi.
dent satisfaction by the Cabinets 81 of the great
Powers. need not now, ana could not with proprety,
personally my source Of information. My doing
might well deprive me Of highly valued facilities for in
tcgence, but deem the matter OF too much significance
not to be at once communicated have deferred au-
sion the subject until should feel entirely satisfied OF
It's truth. have doubt whatever abOutit am,
Sir very respectfully, your Obedlent servant,
GEORGE II. YEAMAN
Hon. William II. Seward, Secretary Of State. Washing
fOu. ID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
MADAME PARFPA-ROsA.
THE DRAMA.
BROUGHAM's THEATER.


Brougham's Theater was lit up on Saturday
evening and was viewed by a large party Of the
managers friends Tine occasion Of festiyity,
and was greatly enjoyed. Mr. Brougham made one Of
his happy speeches. aud INTRODUCED his various CO.
AUDITORS in the creation OF this beautiful thoater Mr.
James FIX IT, the proprietor, made, also, opposite,
sensible aud genial speech. Music furnished by Mr.
Ecardts orchestra, which comprises Of the best
musical talent in the city. Mr. Russell Smiths aotdrop
was shovn-a delicate picco Of landscape painting,
poetcal Tone In color and carefully elaborated In
detail The public Inauguration takes place to night.
When az matter Of course tho theater will be hronged
by the culture, beauty. and fashion Of New-York.
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Miss Kate Reynolds has arrived home from
England.
II is announced that Mr.. Grau, the manager, is
about 10 be married.
Mr.. Owens appears tonight at the Broadway
ThcdtCr, as SOlOn ShtHgt
The remains of the late Mr.. Humphrey
Bland were deposited ut Cypress Hills Cemetery
Mr. Fox Mt the Olympic Thcater unfolds, this
evening, the Second Volume Of "Humpty Duinpty."
The Rizareli Brothers, who do the double
trapcze act make lolr fret appearance tonight NJ tho
Circus.
Our readers are reminded that the sale of seats
for the opening night az Booths IhcdteI takes place TINS
morning, mt Irving Hall
Mr.. Chandos Fulton has written farce called
"The Girls Of the Period" which Will be produced to-
night at the New-York Ihentor.
The Holt Buresque Troupe, under the man
agcmcnt Of Mr. H. Wall and SIR. T. T.. Morris, will begin
its performances here tho 18th OF February, al the
thcater lately occupied by Messrs. Kelly & Leon
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NEw-YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE MONDAY, JANUARY 25 1869

nonpayment the remedy would be difficult and the re-
lTOach national reputation not slight, seeing that
the consul is regarded the principal WarTantOr OF s
adequacy and of uallZes 10 with his zeal.
1t is my impression that the feeling which not
uncommon years ago, when the foreign npectOrate
OF customs was established, that its personnel had low
cred themselves by entering IT, and that disputes relating
10 the execution Of the Chinese revenue laws not
dscreditabe. has gradually given place TO juster view
on the part 81 the community 10 the benefit 20 be derived
from equitable administration Of these laws. These
eight rules WILL It Is to be hoped not only tend TO remove
this feeling entirely but % elevate the whole Character
Of the Revenue Department
III the Chinese G. Government Is ever To become able
wisely 10 utilize the knowledge, integrity ana capacity
OF foreigners in carrying ont reforms In It's internal adj
miuistratiOn, their effective usefulness must depend
somewhat their status among their own cOuutTymen
need hardly add I'm conclusion, however, that fully
expect that you WILL your part do Whatever is right
In carrying out these rules In the most Harmonious and
equitable manner. am, Sir respectfully yonr obedent
Consul, s. WELLS WILLIAMS.
Mr. Serard 10 hr. ByOuRe.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WAsHINGION sept z, 1868
SIR: have received Mr.. Whams's dispatch Of the ID
OF July No H. together with its accompanments name
ly copy Of eight rules which have been agreed upon
between Prince Kuug and the foreign ministers residing
at Picking, for the conduct OF the JOINT tribunal In the
case OF cOnscatOn and fines for breaches OF the Reve
nue. laws. The accompaniment also contains copy OF
an extended correspondence which occurred IN part be-
fore the adoption of those rules and IN part after their
adoption have the pleasure TO express the Presidents
assent to those rules and to commend the diligence dis
securing the adoption OF code which promises be
highly beneficial TO commerce in the East. am, Sir,
your Obedcnt servant, tWM III. SEW ARD
J. Ross BROWNE, esq, &c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
TIE ROGERS CASE.
ANOTHER "CLEW.n

ANOTHER "CLEW.n
1t must be confessed that vast amount of
nonsense has been written about this celebrated
murder Theories have been advanced and exploded,
suspected persons have been arrested and discharged not
to mention those st held in custody on what is alleged
10 Do very slight evidence, until at length the public Is
becoming convinced that the police and authorities are
absolutely IN the dark in the matter and know
not where TO turn or in what direction TO
look for the assassin his accomplish The latest in.
formation respecting the murder from criminal
lawyer who recently informed Coroner Flynn that he on
one occasion employed to defend two who were
on trial for the commission Of burglary. He says lie
saw these two men morning after morning proving
around the neighborhood where the murder was COM
mted and about that time, evidently tho watch for
something. He further states that one Of them wore
coat he thinks corresponding exactly with the portion OF
the one torn from the back OF the He has
doubt that he could identify the men. The portonof
the coat and the hat belonging tho assassin to
he shown him to-day that he may whether he
Identify the articles portion OF those by either
OF the His story VIII probably prove 10 be fully
usOry either OF the others that have been exploded
From all the information that can be obtained by the
Police, the act not premeditated, but was rather
the work OF reckless drunken brayado, shown
by tho remark Of the companion OF the murderer.
Dont do t. JIM" when the latter started go
the to attack Mr. Rogers and also by his failure to
to the assistance OF his comrade at any time during
the struggle Besides, Mr. Rogers not the habit OF
sweeping the walk especially at that hour in the morn
ing, the task being generally left to the domestcs
Coroner Flynn has also received intelligence that one at
least OF the in Great Britain, but this is looked
upon as doubtful Should the be apprehended
1t will probably be the result OF lucky accident
Certainly the chances Of finding them anything but
promising at present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
THE INDIAN WAR.
INDIAN MURDERS IN THE NORTHWEST

INDIAN MURDERS IN THE NORTHWEST.
We find the following private letter from
survivor Of recent Indian in The Helena Mon
tana) Gazette;
FORT BENTON, Dec. 9O-Dcar chad: left Browning on
the LIST of November for the mouth OF Milk River with u
men, including my self arrived at Fort Peek on tho even
ING OF the 6 and left the next morning for MIX River
rounded by 500 Sioux Indians. allowed one Indian 70
approach the wagon who first asked where the crows
were and where we were golng gave INN some tobacco
back Fort Peek. when they quickly sur
rounded MS and commenced firing We fought them
running fight for half mtle when they succeeded III
killing one of the wheel mules then We had to stand ana
Of the men were killed. Campbell was on my
horse upon which he made his escape. Moses solomon
was driving the mules he was shot through the hahu'
but stuck TO the wagon until tho Indians were Wlthh
90 feet of it, We had pony leading behind the wagon,
which cut loose jumped upon ana ran through the IN
dams, Solomon following me with the mule. A young
cCoded in making MS escape. Inc INDIANS hItu
rapidly, and tried To catch our animals by the
bits as we we're running through them. How we ever
escaped Is and Will remain, mystery 10 me- thete
was not single avenue OF hope, but certain death met
us az every point. The men killed were Richmond Me
GregOr s. Montgomery, John Thomas, ana VIM Iabtr
Thcy scalpcd and mutilatcd the bodies most horribly,
cutting of some OF their heads: We got To Fort Ieck,
aud on the second day back for their bodies Four
party the time Of the fight were hunting III tho
timber, escaped. The sioux express lhci llthoA
OF killing every white from Fort Union 10 BcntOni
also Of fighting the Crows and eros NcntTcs We Killed
five Indians In the fight, and wounded many moro.
Chad, this is not n good place to be in; the In
dams shoot very CarCichsy and are liable 70 ht some
one II they attack at Browning will try and treat
them cordially; have three pieces OF cannon aug ~
men, and We are an the fight There ere upward ot
5000 sioux within hundred miles Of Fort Benton, ana
an friendly cd TO the whites We wore left without
ANYTHING to eat aud bedding being OIL taken fo VI,
We we're i'm q most dcpOrabe condition nave hNa my
hair cut short since got back for cases Of emerncy
Yours truly, A. . REID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
MUSIC

The annual concert under the auspices Of the
Association Of German Ladies for the benefit Of German
widows and orphans will be given In Sielnway Han on
Thursday evening, the 28h inst The distinguished ar
fists, Madame Won Bacrndorf, Miss Barton, Herr Won
lueu, the celebrated German pianist, and Mr. Ole Bul,
with several fayorto amateur performers, have volun
teeed their services for the OCCASION and in addition to
the claims OF this excellent charity the lberahty OF
the public, which appeal less to the American than to
the foreign citizens OF NewYork the lovers OF choice
music may anticipate entertainment OF unusual at
fractions.
THOMAs's SUNDAY CONCERT.
Mr.. Theodore ThOmas's concert at StelnWay
Hall last evening tho best Of the series and
pleased to record that tho attendance was album
dainty large. The programme was rich, and the per-
Torrance almost all excellent The orchestra played the
"Midsummer Nights Dream" overture. the second aud
bird movements (aHdant con Doo and schers0)
from schuberts Symphony I'm major, very
effective fantasia Tannhauser," the over
uro TO William Tell" NdchlgesdNg
of yogs and the march from LISTS "Mazeppa." All
these were well DONE especially the first overture the
Taunhauscr" and the Naeltgesang This last is de-
ncousy delicate and harmonious little composition for
stringed instruments alone and was enthusiastically en-
cored Miss Josey Hon6, young German soprano, made
her first appearance IN New-NOrk with very marked
success. She has a nch, sweet, and powerful
voice. OF pleasant quality and good compass, and sound
dramatic method Sho sang INC WclL-hho"H Scoi1 anu
prayer from Der Frelschutz and the Jewel Song from
Faust" and little German ballad for recall Mr. j.
T. Haner the young pianist. played Prudents Ddnse des
Fees and though he played 1t we'll fell dead as 1t al
ways ought to- Aferward bo gave his own Rere1e un
IircHcr which much tettor, and procured an en-
core
MADAME PAREPA-ROsA.
We regret to learn that Madame Parepa-
Rosa is still suffering severely from the accident which
befe her in alghtng from the in Baltimore, and
has obliged forego OF her engagements She
TO have sung at the opening OF the new Farwe Han
in Chicago but VIII be unable to do So and Miss Adelaide
Phillips has been engaged to take her place.
GLEE AND MADRIGAL CONCERT.
The repetition of the glee and madrigal con-
cert which created pleasant sensation at Stenway
Hall last month is announced for tomorrow evening.
We counsel everybody TO hear it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25

They have but little hope OF his recovery lad named
kenhard son Of exAldermaO Reinhard also terribly
burned about the abdomen aud head The roof OF the
9nldingr brick structure blown OF, and one side
dem0lished An adjoining residence set on fire. but
names were eEtinRuished before any great damage
ha9 Deeh done The bottom OF the boiler blown out
an9 th9 #hO immense weight Of iron lifted from its
eeu ana carried Tor some distance Nc Is assigned
LOT tie EXPLOSION The two persons injured Jacob Con-
ladl ana tue lad Reinhard, suffering extremely last
tNehg The boy who Is but 10 years Of age Is I'm the
hD't precaiouS condition, and no hopes entertained
% MS recovery COnTads face exhibits horrible aspect,
he huslace and gOatee having been blown or and the
also injured internally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
TERRIBLE suFFERNos on A BRITISH BARK.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24.-The British bark
Cadet arrived here yesterday O5 days from Liverpool
She started with only thrty-nvo days provisions. Tho
crew have been in a starving condition for long time.
On New-Years day, and afterward, they had only for
fourteen men, half pound Of rice and pint OF water
every twenty -four hours, On January Il they were
within eighty miles Of Cape Hatoras, but were blown far
TO tho southeast by tremendous gale. At time,
when their provisions utterly gone, except ten
pounds Of -four they proyidentiay spoke vessel and
received small supply or all would have persisted.
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s s1E'S u j9 e 5a Of be- n ;'. .
Arnold, widow OF the late Jacob Arnold.
The relatives and ieqd Of the family invited attend Der funeral
n. Alrsins leave NewYork at / o'clock p.
BAKERn Brookn T. D. Friday morning Jan "a Joseph Aleu-
The relatives agd friends are Invited to atteS the funeral oa
ave- Brooklyn, b. D. Intermeut al Greenwood cemserY
CASwRLL-Oa Friday evening jan o. Eliza c. CasSe daughter u
relatives friends those Of her brothers John and soOmonT
CasTei are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from Trinity
without further invitation
CoRNIsH-On Saturday, jan 90 Samuel Cornish Of Joha
The sves and friends Of the family are invited to funeral
from the FOiythrst NJ B. Church Monday jan 2S at O'Clock
DoUGLAs-on Friday the aad in,t julia rerc Ofhs late Bari
The relatives friends invited to attend @ funeral On Mont.,
morning lo o'clock from St AIMS Church. West EsA'aA'''
HowLASD-ou Friday Jan p Susan, widow Of Benjamin Rowland
The rcyss friend, ofhs family invited attend the 1er,!
the residence Of her Edgar Rowland No lS Fest
remains viii be taken to PongbEsepsis for Insment
S M % joR So mSasc a ' ss o asa
years
RoBIysOY-At Green Cove Spring Florida oeons,sou the bru
on THURSDAY Jan 49, 1909 Leanie Robinson Of HayerlaW.
District Attorney Roekland Co., n. Y, aged 80 years
9 4:.s & s "a @ SS da IS S m
East SeyeHteea and solemn mass Ieqgs. At 81 A.s Chas
loSdonds sTT ps s5s l1 pleas. 20 sopy ''
NICROLS-At j. Saturday the 21d last. Cahsrns.
widow Of Elijah W. Nichols formerly Of Nsw-lork City.
late residence Newark. wednesday, 27Ih
inst At Carriages will be 10 waiting at the Chestnut
Depot arrival Of the u and o'clock trains from foot Of
Courlandtst n. Y.
sTRRRs-Iu brooklyn on Friday evening jan a. Steers
o the 4jd Of bis age.
Tie relatives and friends ofthe family and also the members Of Ss
Lodge T. and A. NJ respectfully Invited 70 attend the
the Deksbaye NJ
DeKabavr Franklin, Tuesday afternoon al o'clock
TAYLOR-At Greenpon Saturday Jan o. at Abraham
Lincoln George and Alice Jones Taylor aged 10 months and II
dayG
wRIGHT-On Sabbath Jan a. William Wright aged "a years
Inc friends family respectfully invited 20 attend
the funeral from residence No III West rwsahsh eonsr
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cEY. GRANT IN BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 23.-This morning, before
the public reception, Gen Grant reviewed the entire Fire
Department Of this city and several hundred OF the police
force While the review was taking place an alarm Of
fire was struck and the engines soon at work on
Monumeutsauare After the exhibition large number
OF citizens including many ladies' called the General
at Barnum's Hotel GOV. Bowie. who was a comrado OF
the General In the Mexican war, among the number
After the reception, Gen Grant was accompanied to the
depot by the city Councils. and left FOR Washington.
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THE STATE or TRADE
WRsr INnrA MARKETS

HAv,S, jan 7tThe following the closing prices ~ msrchsas
disc IN the week ending Jan "a Sugar quiet; Nos 10 10 I'D g. Se4
res per arrobe Nos IS 20 nominal Mosss Sugar quiet 6d7t
reals according aus Mus:oyaioesFar good Rehnag hm at
81 a0be. M01sses steady; Caye 5ldl reals keg;
Museoyao Common 6a6 reals Iar bueyaut Teree
per n Ia % n tins 23d2{c per H. Flour steady az Sli
per Dbl. Butter buoyant at 30d50c. per ID. TshoH
fat at 9sdsIc. per n. Bseoa firm o. l8di8lc. PEI ~
Honey active al 3fd4 reals gallon. Wan-1el0S
easier at S7d 81 80 arobe White active 80 5OdslO 30 per
rrobe Petroleum firm reals gallon Potatoes adSanengt
quoted - asa - % Dbl Hams steady; Common Sad e
SugrCud 2c LumberThe market well supplied With both fe
low Pine aud Pitch Pine Shocks plenty as reals for box and
81 80 for hohead Hoops long Shaved IA demand At S
thousands IL n long % as thousand Onions demsst
at 81 Dbl fLeghb steady per box Of Sugar to Northern anS
Southern ports Al hid Sugar hid No
Asses % SOQ % Ia. God, 81 per cent premium
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
DOMESTIC MARKETS

ST LoU NO. Jan 23-Tobscco steady aud unchanged Cotton
Mddng 2c Flour aae; super6ee IS $685. EEtrs 80 25o
Fall 81 81 10 Corn dull at T007c for White Oats heavy
58062 Barley firms Choice to Fsnc 81 o5d o. 25 Good
Iowa Rye 280St Whisky dull pork higher;
sales ct $751; $500 s]l for future delivery. Balk Meats svsi
Salt Shoulders Pic Hams 5c Clear Sides 6to Shoulders
packed & Tor future delivery 2c for shoulders 5 for Rib Sides.
Isle for Hams l6ic for Clear Sides Bacon 6 shoulders fl6leJ
Clear Rib Sides c Clear Sides lee Sugar Cured Hams s Lard
buoyant AZ 9c Tor Prime tercei Hc for key Hogs stiff a. 500
Si dividing 200 ~ and 215 n number packed to date 24oOi
during time $4,000 Cattle quiet az 80 25d 81
gross Reeepts-Four, LOO bbs, Wheat 1000 bush Corn sOo
bush. Oats. $500 bush. Hogs 1000 head
CHAKLEsroN s. c. dun aud e lovers $50
bales Mddgs receipts 479 bales exports coa~se 8 bales
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
EXTENSIVE FIRE IN TIE VILLAGE OF TROY.

ELMIRA, n. Y, Jan. 2i.-This morning, about
q o'clock very destructive fire broke out IN the village
OF Troy Bradford County Pa % miles from tins city, by
which about onehaf OF the business portion OF the town
IL destroyed Among the losses are the Troy House,
Poneroy Brothers Bank, ana two buildings belonging TO
Messrs PomerOy; two stores OF V. NJ II. f. Long; +.
II Parsons meat market; Hobert * POrter's harness
shop; C. f. Merry & Co, Jewelers. Davidson & McCabos
grocery g. d. Longs dry goods; &. VI. Leonard, dry
goods Mitchell, ParsOn Co, groceries and drugs NJ A..
Coles Co.. clothing and The Troy Gdzee printing olco.
The total loss IA estimated at $4,000 The property
generally well insured