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The New York herald., 1869-01-11

WHOLESALE MURDER WITH AN sIF."--The
coroner's jury in the case Of the late frightfuI
accident in a schoolhouse in Rochester, by
which large number Of persons were killed
and many others mangled and manned for life,
have returned the following extraordinary
verdict THAT said accident occurred by tho
giving way Of brick pier sustaining the iron
columns and floors above, and that said pier
was well built and would have been safe if
u had been provided with proper stone cap"
In other and more homely words ''the pier was
safe, only1t was not" Through the criminal neg
ligence Of the builders, therefore, as we find
explained by this plain-spoken, tel-tale s'if," a
number Of human beings have been hurled
prematurely into eternity, and the law is
powerless to punish them. There should be
some legislation on this subject in Albany the
present winter In order that the public may
be protected against the carelessness or igno-
rance Of architects and builders and their en-
ploy6s.
The New York herald., 1869-01-11
Another Straw Showing the Way the Wind
Of the Incoming Adusinistraii IL Setting.

Another Straw showing the Way the wind
OF the Incoming Administration 10 Setting.
Mr.. Wadsworth, of fKentucky-who, 1t will be
remembered, was on one occasion introduced
to public audience by General Grant as ''his
(Grant's) old schoolmate, who could talk to
them better than himself"--has favored the
editor of the Paris Re,,tuchian with his
opinions Of the Generals views and policy.
IL seems to be the ''old schoolmate's" idea that
Grant is more Of radical than the radicals
themselves give him credit for, and that If
Kentucky wishes to receive favors at his hands
she must adopt the fourteenth amendment to the
universal suffrage. Mr.. Wadsworth believes
that the reconstruction policy of Congress will
be carried out vigorously by Grant, and
modestly intimates that for himself he thought
ter General in the new administration, but
he prefers that OF Attorney General How
ever that may be, he is certainly one of the
most intimate friends of the President elect,
who stopped at his house In Maysville. KY,
last summer, and who has otherwise shown
warm attachment for him. The .'old Ken
tucky schoolmate" may, therefore, have an i'm
portant share of the confidence of General
Grant and his opinions are entitled to con-
sideration II merely as siraws Indicating the
way the wind Of the incoming administration
is setting.
The New York herald., 1869-01-11

By THE DAY-From the time already 0ccu-
pied in the removal of the Broadway bridge, it
is manifest that those entrusted with the task
are wording by the day and not by the job.
We are informed that Knox, the halter, has
undertaken 1t. He has so far succeeded that
the staircase in front of his own windows has
disappeared. But were it to take him as long
to build FIAT as to tear down q bridge the
styles would change over and over again before
the hat was finished. Perhaps the ruins OF
the bridge in front OF St. Paul's are to await
the arrival of Lord Macaulay's famous New
Zealander, who win be disappointed if Knox
hasn't new hat ready for him by that time.
The New York herald., 1869-01-11

ernor J. Gregory Smith, Of Vermont; R. d. Rice. OF
Maine; w. Mason. OF Taunton; w. d. Lemond OF
Japan. and G. b. Mccarthy, Of Warrington. sre
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
General George G. Ginty OF wisconsin. General O.
l. shepherd. Of the United States Army; Colonel ID.
B. Thompson. OF Columbus, Ga, and Rev. J. "
Lewis, OF washington, are ut the Astor House.
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General Dulce Is pursuing wise course In
the installation of the new measures and policy
of government in Cuba. As will be seen by
our telegraphic advices, he has put bride on
the military commission system and given
freedom to speech and the pen. II Is stated
that neither the Cuban leaders nor the old
organs Of Spanish opinion, the Dsdrso ds Ia
Marina and the Prenso, as yet accept his
policy. This fact is one Of the best proofs OF
its justice and promise of its ultimate sue
cess. Had he sought the appreciation Of either
wing Of extremists he would have insured
failure. The old Bourbons Of the Havana
press will never learn anything or forget any
thing, and it is well that they be superseded
by new journals As for the Cuban leaders,
they win soon learn wisdom. The singing OF
Riegos patriotic hymn at the Tacon theatre,
amid the enthusiastic applause Of Cubans and
Spaniards, is new starting point in Cuban
politics, which oil will comprehend before long.
The next win be proclamation calling for the
election of twenty-five deputies to the Cortes,
as provided for by the new plan Of govern
ment in Spain.
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for one dollar month.
The postage being only thirty-fye cents a
quarter, country subscribers by this arrangement
can receive the HERALD at the same price it is
furnished in the city.
The New York herald., 1869-01-11

THE PARIS CoNFERENCE-PRoBABLE PEACE
FCL SOLUTION OF DHFICULTIEs.-W learn by
cable despatch that the Conference in rela-
ton to the troubles between Turkey and Greece
assembled in Paris on the 9th instant. Al
though the sittings have just commenced, it is
stated that the disposition already manifested
on the part of both the Greek and Turkish
representatives insures, peaceful result of
the deliberations.
The New York herald., 1869-01-11

GETTING THEIR EyRs OPENED. The Police
Commissioners informed the policemen last
week by general order that Il Ia improper for
them to endeavor TO bribc the Legislature to
make laws in their favor. II gives . queer
notion Of prevalent political morality that they
did not know this bafore
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Ho1icides, Infansxcldes and Suicides.
The Coroners' annual record shows that In
1868 there were forty-eight homicides, thirty
nine infanticides and ninety-eight suicides.
Il notes also eight hundred and eighteen fatal
casualties. Among the latter are included
fifteen cases Of accidental poisonings TO which,
probably, several Of the so-called suicides
might have been not incorrectly added, one
hundred and sixty deaths by drowning and
one hundred and sixty-nine by sunstroke.
Although the number Of infanticides, shocking
az 1t Ia, fails to justify the exaggerated asser-
tions OF recent sensational writer's, It is doubt
less only an imperfect record Of the actual but
undiscovered instances Of child-murder. or
the alleged suicides sixty-seven were commit
ted by men and thirty-one by women.
Woman's powers Of endurance are more than
twice as great as those Of man. In passive
courage, at least, she is his superior. More
over, she is usually more liable to be restrained
from self-murder by religious considerations.
II the Coroners statistios are accurately printed
they disclose the fact that mot less than
twenty-three Of the ninety-eight suicides were
committed by persons below fifteen years Of
age. Young America, then, rushes into death
as well as into life st an astonishingly sgo-a-
head" rate. The Germans, however, mnst
have twice as much proclivity to self-murder
as the Americans, forty-eight of the suicides
having been committed by natives Of Germany
and only twenty -four by natives Of the United
States The materialistic notions of many Of
our German immigrants may partly account
for this. Strangely enough, November, which
is additionally the most suicidal month in the
year, exhibits bpt three cases Of suicide, while
December exhibits five, October and February
eight each, September nine, March and August
ten each, April and July eleven each, and
January thirteen. The forty EIGHT homicides
in New York city alone during 1868 are
enough to startle the community into sense
Of the urgent necessity Of q more rigid execu-
ton of the laws against murder. The indul-
gence of a morbid sympathy with murderers
and the abuse of the pardoning power have
unquestionably helped to increase the alarming
number of murders which the Coroner has an
nually to record.
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AN AWFUL MYsrERY-The reported p. J..
r. L., which signifies the Police Justices Re-
moval League. The roughs are not supposed
to be in it, Tammany Hall is pretty well salts
fed with things as they are, the republicans
have other fish to fry, and hence the mystery
attaching TO this new order Of reformers.
Where is Sheriff OBrien?
The New York herald., 1869-01-11

HE HAS HAD ENoueH. --Heister Clymer
declines to run again as candidate for Gov
ernor Of Pennsylvania. He is evidently salts
fed that the prevailing democratic principles
Of the pro-slayery epoch are played out.
The New York herald., 1869-01-11

GENERAL GRANT GIVES A DINNER. after din
New York and Boston to the cities OF the West,
General Grant himself gives dinner in WASH
ington. Although called a ''strictly private"
dinner yet it cannot be divested Of a certain
public interest and Importance. II il notice
able that neither President johnson nor his
friend General Butler, nor General Buffers old
friend JEFF Davis, nor Wendell Phillips,
nor Charles Sumner, nor Thurlow Weed, nor
Old Ben Wade, nor General Blair were present.
But among the most distinguished guests were
General wickham, formerly OF the Confederate
army, which indicates General Grants con
stancy to his ''Let us have peace policy; At
torney General Evarts, with whom General
Grant had dined on the preceding day, which
looks well for Evart's prospect Of remaining in
the Cabinet, and Mr.. Moses ii. Grnnel, which
brigbteus his prospects towards the New York
Custom House. A vast crowd OF ever vigilap.
onice-seekers see or think they see, immense
significance in General Grants ''strictly
private" dinner at Washington.
| lHh AhEksI OF Mk. BkkbH.- laltnful
philanthropist was arrested the other day on
charge Of obstructing the streets, bis real
offence being the stoppage Of a street car with
too many tons weight Of passengers on board
for two poor horses-or two fat ones, either, for
that matter. Upon this issue the judgment OF
the whole community, excepting the railroad
companies concerned, is with Mr.. Bergh and
for the enforcement OF the law against cruelty
to animals. The charge against Mr.. Bergh Of
obstructng the streets is a shallow device, not
worth moments attention except for the pur-
pose Of rebuking the parties concerned In IL.
CRuELrY-Kceping the Albany Legislators
and lobby so long waiting for the disburse-
ment Of the Senatorial candidates funds. Mr..
Bergh should look after Morgan and Roberts.
Fenton is out Of the district.
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The STORM last night was not favorable TO
large houses at any Of our paces Of amuse-
ment, but there were much larger crowds oil
round than we expected to see.
AT WALLIS there was a very good audi
ence, and "school" was rendered 10 superb
style. This drama grows In public favor,
and 1t really has merits Of high order, be-
Ing one Of the bcst-wrlttcn dramas Of modern
times. Miss Kecne, with her excellent COM
pany, has given to the Washington public q
rendition of this play that they will not soon
forget. Not only is the piece gem In itself,
but 1t has been placed upon the stage by Miss
kcenc In a manner to give this frst-class
drama that eeldt which makes II success
forever In Washington.
''LA BELLE HELENE" was the attraction nj
the National last evening. The house was
good and the opera was rendered In elegant
style. Tonight, "orphee Aux Enters" Joe
Jefferson comes next week.
CANTERBURY is moving on In It's upward
way, and Its various attractions arc evident
ly appreciated by the hdbitues who frequent
that place.
KELLY & LEoS.-The announcement that
the well known minstrel troupe and bur
lcsquc performers, under the management Of
Messrs. Kelly & Leon, will commence a
series of entertainments at Wallis next week
has elected expressions of pleasure from
hosts Of our amusement-loving readers, and
have n lnuhf haN A.
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teen Of an act relating 10 pensions, approved
July twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and
sixty eight, flfteen thousand dollars.
For collecting, preparing, and printing the
proceedings at the decoration Of the soldiers
graves, under resolution Of June twenty
second, eighteen hundred and sixty-eight,
two thousand dollars.
For supplying deficiency in compensation
OF register and receiver In land office In Boise
City, Idaho Territory, office rent, and pur-
chase Of furniture, six thousand three hun
dred and twenty-four dollars.
For necessary repairs and furniture for the
office Of the register Of deeds Of tho District
OF Columbia, three hundred and fry dollars.
For sufficient amount TO pay the regular
salary OF the present minister resident at
Portugal, and tho exchange thereon, from
the first day Of July, eighteen hundred and
sixty-six, so long as the same was withheld
from him.
For the relief of the two bands Of ssseton
and Wahpeton Sioux Indians, on the reser-
yatlons at Lake Traverse and DEVILS Lake,
Dakota Territory, to be expended under the
direction OF the Reverend II. b. Whipple In
the purchase Of tools, food, seeds, cattle,
agricultural implements, and other articles
necessary for Indians, and for the construc-
tlon OF houses, sixty thousand dollars: Pro-
vided,. That the said Whipple shall make
full, detailed, and accurate statement to the
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs (who shall
transmit the same to Congress) Of the man
ner In which the amount hereby appro-
printed has been expended.
For compensation Of II. B. Whipplc for
his services as above, fifteen hundred dol
lars.
For this amount expended and TO be ex-
pended for the relief Of the Kaw Indians In
Kansas, twenty-five thousand dollars.
For defraying the actual expenses incurred
In negotiating the treaty made with the Ia
bequache, Muache, Capote, Weeminucke,
Yampa, Grand River, and Uintah bands of
Ute Indians, on tho second Of March, eigh-
teen hundred and sixty Eight, and In pro-
curing the consent Of the said Indians to the
Senate amendment thereto, nine thousand
two hundred and elghty-siS dollars and
seventy-seven cents.
For additional appropriation required to
complete survey Of line dividing the Creek
country, under third and flfth artlcle[s1 of
treaty with the Creek nation Of Indians, con-
cluded June fourteen, eighteen hundred and
slxty-six, and for surveying exterior bound
airy Of q grant Of land to the Seminole nation
Of Indians, under the third article Of the
treaty with that nation, concluded March
twenty-arst, eighteen hundred and slxty-six,
five thousand dollars.
To supply a deficiency for the payment Of
machinery for the branch mint at Carson
City, and balance Of freight on the same from
Philadelphia to Carson City, thirty-one thou
sand dollars.
For fitting up machinery In said mint, and
putting II In working order, eleven thousand
dollars, or as much thereof as Is necessary
for that purpose.
Approved, March 8, 1860.
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dsTsS %Sff StsGS!.sT"
BvrpALo, n S% E., a fnSSt is sfih sss
s SsGTo: d;s VII Il NJ
$ Ii S istS Ssso M j
'o''o'E' NAT %4E d a IN fE 1861
$500 lbs, Wrought Iron materials, or as much
as may be Te8giIed, assorted In three Item, VIZ
lem Ill &ss6srs fol. Screw bolts.
TIBoR 70 70 i y PHI fER IF III pound
Item !. Counter .hewinS white pine timber, to be
BIZ : and R'iS ~ s sygs &c sgP SS
Subo loot. zach ilnsai foot Or dated hSbeT est c
Item III ,a,S6 CUBIC feet, or a. much as may be
sS2S,ea; ihrsmitag' snEipg B9!iRg Sc 10
Item ". Excavation and removal of material
and other rubbish,) necessary Ia forming a good
bed Or foundation AREA for cribs, to be bid aud paid
All the above 70 Be- let by class,
Al, BIS LOT items Of elass, without covering all
Zach that he Sid .Rs % Ts made Sf
g. SsiaSd BY United ss,sa ne biief GtIorRs gs
Collector OF Customs, or otl officer Of the United
States Government, or responsible person known
to this once.
Bonds for the faithful performance Of the con-
tract vii be executed In each case, In sums TO be
nxed by the undersignedi and no bondsmAn will
be accepted whose su cheney is not proven 10 the
satisfaction Of the undersigned.
CONTRACTS 10 be signed and bonds executed at u
Iron To be delivered and labor commenced by the
10Th OF May, 1850.
Work to be finished by Decemberl !, 1862
All further necessary Information may be OBJ
tanned as to Glass by personal application at this
ONCE, between the hours Of II 4. m. aud p IN
until the l2th OF April, lSD, aud a. to Glass either
by personal application. or by mail for copy Of
Bids and guarantees must be submitted on blanks
furnished from this Office apple ttiOn, and each
bidder must submit, with the bid, the ma u Is OF
the two bondsmen he intends to use, with evi.
dsSSGS, satisfactory to the pShsylsnsS q their
mhis.id Byt Brig Gen. Major Of Engineefs.
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as follows:
A A E ESEt RR OttsS ,. T. ~ ton, tons
Al Fort Stcyenson. d. T. g., ITO tons.
At Fort Rice, D. T. IFS tons.
A. For! SILLY, D. Z. 20 tons.
PROPOSALS FOR HAY AND WOOD.


ST. PArL, MINE, February 10, 1899,
Proposals In the usual form, with The customary
conditions are invited to be received at this ace
aud at the QuartermAsteT'H once at the head
quarters Of the District Of Montana, until March
~. lS39. at Y NJ, to supply Fort shaw the coming
s.asoH with iD tons OF Hay aud 2,0oo cords Of
In like manner. to supply Camp Cooke with 100
tons Of Hay and ], 80 cords Of Wood
Also, to supply 10 like manneI Fort Ellis with
l2i tons VI Hay aud 900 cords Of Wood.
triG QuarlrrmAster's Ohiee, Fort Stevenson, d. II
above, t. supply Port Buford with 40 tons Of Hay
with 80 tons o. Hay, l,ao cords Of Wood and
80, 900 feet OF Lumber In logs, 10 square eight
to thirty feet long
At the same time aud In the same manner PRO.
Posals will be received at this Office ARd at the
District QnarteImasteT's Office, Port Suly, d. T.,
TO supply Fort Rice 40 tons OF Hay aud 900 cords
q Wood TO supply Fort sully so or less tons Of
Hay and Loo cords OF Wood 10 supply at Fort
Wood
II Is to be understood that these amounts may DO
Diminished II the Hay OF Wood be not all required
that tho Hay is to be cut when green, and properly
cuted-to be free from weeds and sedHes or swamp
grass all cat aud cured by September Is, deliver
The Wood to DO sound IN erehautable wood to DO
delivered by JanuSry 10, 1870, unless otherwise
The Hay 'nd Wood all TO be delivered at the
Deputy auartsrmAster deaerai i. S Army
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DEPARTNESr OF DAKorA)
OREICE CMIEK Or AEIERNAarHn

OPflCR CHEZ QCARrBRMAsTER,
ct. PAIL, MINE; February 10. lsP
Proposals In the usual form, with the customary
conditions, are invited to be received at this CO
and at the QuarteTmAsters Office at the head qnaT.
tiers Of the district Of Montana, until March 80
at 70 m, to supply Fort shaw the coming season
with 40 tons Of Hay and 2, 900 cords Of Wood
In like manner toBupply Camp Cook with no tons
Of Hay and |, 900 cords Of Wood.
Also to supply In like manner Fort Ellis with 1875
tons Of Hay and 900 cords Of Wood
Similar proposals will be received at the District
QuarternSster's oface, Fort Stevenson, d. r and
at this once. same date and conditions as AbOyri to
supply ,fayt Butord with 20 tons OF Hay and SOP
cords 81 Wood 70 supply Fort Stevenson with 100
tons OF Hay, 80 cords OF Wood. and so. 0O feet
Of Lumber In Logs, to square eight inches at he
smallest end, and TO be from eighteen to thirty feet
long.
Al the same time and In the same manner propo-
sails will be received at this Office nd at the Dis
trict QuATtermasteT's Ofice, Fort Sully, D. T TO
supply at Fort Rice, IN tons nf Hay aud 900 cords
Of Wood to supply Fort sully 6JO or less tons Of
Hay aud Loo cords Of Wood to supply at Fort
Randall l25 or less tons OF Hay and 300 Is Of
Wood,
It's to be understood that these amounts may be
diminished II the hay or wood be not all required
that ,he hay Is TO be cut when green and properly
cured-to he free from weeds and sedges or swamp
grass all cut aud cured by September Is. deiyera-
Bile by weight,
The wood to be sound. merchantable wood, to
be del yered by January Is, 1870, unless otherwise
authorized.
The hay and wood all to be delivered at the
Posts g. b. HOLABlRn,
feb2i-td Deputy Y. N. Gen U s. A.
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DRoPosALs FoR ORDNANCE sroREs.

U. 9. onDsAseE AoEscr.O
tE'FRA'oE on o sIx sSs IS 40 .ssii'
s 81. sass sssl = riist,:i
4: ss!s!!s Ss?ss! s.so an. o. a.
s,cs!;} R =: D,li:fd.s.rsns c.llSsr. 80 and
st,iidas. foI Henry carbIn. icaiibsr. 80 and 81,
CaTiIidIes foI RsmiD gtOn's Carbinei Calibsr. u.
GsItfidsc. iOr Warmers carbiuc' caiiber. ~.
:, Cartridges Er sharp's carbins; CALDER. 90.
Cartridges for Stars CaIb ne ,Caliber, 81, linen.
United States Musket Cartridges Z. ball ICsliber,
United States Musket Cartridges. B. ball Caiibsr.
:, klis aa,ket Cartridges. E. ball, calIber. eand
United States Mu.ket Cartridges. ROund ;Calibor.
United States Muskst Cartridges. buck and ball.
cArli6peT. g, paper,
Colts Pistol Caftfidses; CALDER, g.
smith = Carbine CartridEesJ rubber and metal
"a buFnsde's Carbine Cartridges metali Caliber'
Psrott aud Hotehkiss ProJeetiles for all Calibers
RcSPS S;As.: Shell. Canister and Spherical Case
Also, tKsd Ammunition for the same.
husket Percussion Caps from broken up aTnnu
reject all bids not deemed satisfsetory. Prior 10
the acceptance Of any bid 10 will have 10 be ap.
proved by the War Department
Terms cash ten per cent. on the day OF sale, and
the remainder when the property Is delivered
stores
Bidders will state explicitly the point
where they will accept stores. Deliveries
only be made at the ArsenAls.
Samples can be seen at this oilce, or at any
the Arsenals In the United States
Proposals will be addressed to tho undersixned
Stores ~
For further Information apply to the undsr.ignsd.
feble.td Brevet Col. US. A., Maj Ordnance
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Carriages, Etc.
Proposals.
PROPOSALS FOR HAY AND WOOD,

HEApR,Es pErARLsESr OF DAKOrA,I
OYfIoR'CHIKH QuARrERNAsTEH
sT. PAuL, MiSs, March II, 1870
Proposals In the usual form, with the Gus .
t9mafy conditions, are invited TO be received at
this oniee until April 2, ls, to supply Fort Toiten
cords Of Wood. '
~ To supply Fort Ransom, D. T., with 100 tons Of
Hay and 900 oords Of W God.
Hay and DO cords Of Wood.
o' r. supply FSst WadsyS,!h. D. t.. with 100 ton.
To supply Fort Abercrombie, D. T. with 40
tons o. Hay and 900 cords q Wood.
Hay, " ions Of Straw, aud 6OJ cords OF Wood "
To supply Port Stevenson, D. T., with II, 200
bushels Of Coal, TO be taken from Ct al m nc one
NILE distant fr3m the Post, OF the Reservation.
dimihished the Hay or Wood be not all required;
thAtthe Hay u 10 be- cut when green aud properly
cuTed-all 10 be delivered by September is, istn
deliverable by weight.
The Wood to be sound mercbAntabIe Oak Wood,
wise authorized.
The Hay and Wood all to be delivered At the
posts S. b. HOLABfRD,
mh2i.td
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RESOLVE AND ACT.
CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS COLLEGE,
CoRSEh eY sEyESTHkSD STREETS.

CQNsOLIDATED BUsINBsS GOLLB0B,
CoREBR OF SEVENTH AND D STREETS,
WASHINGTON, b. T.,
An Institution specially designed for preparing
young a nd middle-aged mon and women 10 engage
IN business affairs for themselves or 10 the employ
Of others.
The branches taught are: Business Practice.
Book keeping as applied to all departments OF
business, Business and Ladies' Penmanship, Busl-
ness, Arithmetic. Grammar, Correspondence,
Spelling, Eloeution, Political Economy. and Com
Students are permitted to pursue any or all Of
the above branches.
Ladies haze the same advantage as gentlemen,
10 separate department, instructed by compe.
tent lady teachers,
RATES or TUITION: A scholarship, good fol
unlimited time In colleges located in important
cities Of the country, eos Local scholarships, good
for one year from date Of Issue; 80. Tickets for
three months, so; for one month, tl0.
All buttons payable In advancei when paid 10
instalments the rates are ten per cent higher.
Sessions are held day aud evening
Glasses In French In charge Of Professor Alfred
Bon