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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
| by the western Union LIne-Onices Granite Banh
Building and the State House,
FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS.

WARRINGTON, Feb. 2S.
SENATE. joint resolution authorizing
the North Pacific Railroad to issue bonds for
the construction Of the road and secure them
ny mortgage, was debated uutil the funding
Dill was taken up, on which Mr.. Sherman
MADE long speech in defence and explana-
ton He reviewed the history of the public
aebt, asserting that the general act of Feb
1862, conferred extraordinary powers, and
was clearly intended to make notes issued
under 1t legal tender for pre- existing debts
quoting from letter of Judge Chase in sup
port OF this view. The subsequent enlarge
ment of legal tenders to $3.50, ooo. 900. we're
all revolutionary expedients, which should
have been abandoned the moment the war
ceased
Mr.. Revels was appointed on the Commit
tees on Education and Labor and Messrs
Hamlin and Anthony, at their own request
were excused from serving on the Committees
on Disabilities and Mines, respectively.
resolution was offered and laid over in
structing the Committee on Public Lands to
insert in future bills granting land in aid of the
construction of railroads, provision securing
rights to settlers and requiring sales at the
same price as alternate government sections,
that the country may be more rapidly settled
and the people protected from land monopo-
lies.
HoUsE.-In the Committee of the Whole
on the Indian appropriation BILL Col. Bakers
massacre of the Oregon Indians was further
discussed. Messrs. Stephenson of Ohio. and
Cavanah and Mccormick of Missouri defend
ing the act. Mr.. Wilkinson of Mimi, as
serting that Gen. Hancock rather than Gen.
Sheridan was responsible for the affair, which
Mr.. Wood of New York denied, declaring
that Gen. Hancock's only Medium of conn
munication was between Gen. Sheridan and
his subordinates.
Mr.. Stephenson of Ohio, claimed that the
responsibility rested solely with the man who
executed the order. The truth was, the
quaker's broad had been assumed by GER
tain gentlemen of the House for no other pnr-
pose than to attack Gen. Sheridan. He would
not give Phil Sheridan-..G Glorious Cavalry
Phil'-for all the wild Indians between the
Mississippi and the Pacific; and if there were
great many other people thrown in with the
Indians he still would not trade.
Mr.. Beck of Kentucky, introduced a joint
resolution to extend the time for the with
drawal of distilled spirits from bonded ware
houses, to three years from the date of en-
try.
Mr.. Hooper of Mass, offered substitute
imposing an additional tax Of one per cent.
per gallon for every month after the first
yea
Mr. Hooper's proposition was opposed by
Mr.. Butler of Mass, and Messrs. White,
Marshall and Covode advocated an extension
of the time, and an additional tax of one half
pea cent. per gallon per month. Having as
signed the polygamy bill for March 22d, and
given the gold panic investigation committee
leave to present majority and minority re-
ports at any time, the House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

The following transfers have been made in
real estate since our last report:
George NJ. Pullen of Augusta, to John w.
Jones of Augusta, his farm on the east side
of the river; February l6.
Stephen w. Tarbox of Gardiner, to Sophia
w. Rogers of Gardiner. lot and buildings in
Gardiner; Feb. 10.
E. X. Butler Of Hallowell, to Rufus Whit
ten Of Augusta, parcel of laud west side Ken
nebec river; Feb. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

Rev. DR.. Bingham Of this city, has handed
us the following very sweet little versiied
story of Falk, the great German philanthro-
pist, which will be read with delight:
JESUS SEAT.
Far, far away DER the deep blue sea,
Lived man who was kind as kind could be-
He loved little children and spread every day
A table, from which none went empty away
Poor children came in from the alley and
street,
| With rags on their backs and shoes on their
feet;
Girls and boys, large and small, some naughty
| and rude,
But John Falk loved them all, and did them
| all good
And while they were eating he often would
| tell
Of the Lord Jesus Christ, who OIL earth did
once dwell;
How He loved little children, each one of them
there,
He was watching from heaven with tenderest
care;
And how happy and blessed would be the
Who would let the dear Saviour come dwell
in his heart.
Each day, when the children assembled to eat.
He taught them to offer this grace for their
meat
"Bless, Jesus-the food thou hast given us to-
day
And come and sup with us, dear Jesus we
pray"
One day when the children had finished this
prayer,
One poor little fellow stood still by his chair
For n hon e. al h..
stood
The bright cups of tin and platters Of wood
Now what is the matter 2" said Falk to the
child
The little one looked in his kind face and
smiled
eve asked the Lord Jesus just now in our
grace,
To sup with US here, but we've given Him no
place:
If He should come in how sad it would be,
But I'll put Him stool close here beside
me-"
Then the boy quite contented sat down to his
He was tired and hungry and his supper was
good,
But while he was eating he heard at the door
knock low and timid, one knock, and no
more.
He started to open it, hoping to meet
The Lord Jesus Christ come to look for his
scat
But when it was open, he no one could see
But poor little child, much poorer than he
His face blue with hunger, his garments so
old,
Were dripping with rain, and he shivered with
"Come in" cried the boy. in a tone of de-
light,
Il suppose the Lord Christ could not come
here tonight,
Tho we asked Him to come and partake of
our bread,
He's just sent you down to US here in his
stead
The supper is good and we'll each give you
And tell the Lord Christ we are glad you have
come"
From that time when the children assembled
to eat
There was always one place called the Lord
Jesus seat"
And the best that they had was placed there
each day,
For one who was poorer and hungrier than
they
And the Lord Jesus Christ in reply to their
grace,
Sent always some person to sit in His place
And sweet was the food the Lord did provide
For the stranger he sent them to eat at their
side.
Kind friends, who have heard this short story,
you know
The words which our Saviour once spake
when below
If we wish for His presence to hallow our
bread.
We must welcome the stranger he sends in his
stead
When we set out our feasts, this our motto
must be:
me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

The banks of the Kennebec between this city
and Waterville are adorned by huge masses
of ice which have been thrown high and dry
by the recent freshet. In some instances
there are immense boulders eight or ten feet
high, which have been landed in moving fields
and pastures, half mile from the river when
at its usual height Some of the farmers in
this vicinity, with little ingenuity, may Sc
cure supply Of ice for the haying season.
1t will require good many days of sun and
rain to subdue these huge boulders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

The March term Of the Supreme Judicial
Court will commence its session in this city
to-day, Judge Danforth presiding. The
docket makes good exhibit of both criminal
and civil cases. Possibly there may be some
interruption in the regular business on &C.
count of the absence of some prominent men,
bers of the bar who are in attendance at the
general court"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

In the course Of the week the repairs on
the Kennebec bridge will be completed and
teams allowed to pass over it as usual, to the
geat Joy of all our citizens. The repairs
have been Of the most thorough kind, made
with view to permanently. 1t has been
found that no part Of the frame has settled
more than an inch. The bridge stands as a
"spared monument" of the freshet power,
and noble specimen Of the mechanics skill
who believed that large timbers and thick
plank are necessary in such structures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

The lecture in the high school course this
evening at Meonian Hail. should not be for
gotten. 1t will be delivered by Hon. Z. F.
Pillsbury ofthe Standard. Subject: Labor
Mr.. Pillsbury is a ready and pleasing speaker,
and viii undoubtedly handle the subject with
. good deal of ability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

The Belfast Journal tells story of an old
Deputy Sheriff Of Waldo county, who was
Unexpectedly asked to lead in prayer at a
conference meeting. He succeeded well but
the following conclusion rather astonished .
member Of the bar: MAY Thy wisdom lead
as, Thy mercy guide us, and finally conduct
us to Thy last and usual place of abode"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

''Kennebec winters never rot in the sky,
and it is thought that the stern old gentleman,
Winter, is not to be showed out of his place
without an effort. He may yet decide to
''squat" in the lap of spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

A ball dress, with q long trained skirt Of
pale rose colored tulle, with several thick
ruches, and in the centre of each q ruching Of
white tulle produces very charming effect.
Over this skirt, commencing at each side, is a
second skirt of rose satin, trimmed with ru-
ches and messy pink and white fringe. This
upper skirt is not looped UP, but is fastened to
the underskirt by bouquets of acacia roses,
and is so arranged that it is bouffante at the
back, forming panier in the centre. Low
body, with rounded point. Three small
rounded basques behind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

The Mail says w. H. Healey, Esq, Arm of
Healey, Farnham & Co., of Boston, Water
vile boy, and for several years an active bust
ness man in China and vicinity, has given a
bell for the Christian church lately built in
Alhiou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

The County Commissioners hold session
at the Court House in this city, to-day, for
the purpose Of giving to Mr.. S. S. Brooks of
this city, 4 hearing for abatement of taxes as
sessed by the board Of city assessors, from
whose decision he has appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
Now York Cattle Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S
Cattle market receipts 5,s75 cattle; ~ ,s65 sheep
and lambs; 1895 swine. ~
The market during the cold weather was brisk
and active but to-day's storm made 1t dull and
heavy, prices being unchanged from last Monday.
Poor to medium cattle, llslt; good l54 sl5s. /;
prime to extra l6slba sheep and lambs frmer
and 4 higher common to fair 5hd5k; extra
sheep ga OK; swine fmer and steady; heavy
corn fed dressed, l21S; common llTgllh,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Produce Market.
NIsxV XnRE Eah O

. n NEW YORK, Feb. o.
COTTON-inid uplands 23af. O.
FLOUR-sales 9,lU0 bbs state and western dull !;
state 475g5s5; round hoop Ohio 5209525; western
475a63O; southern 565S915
WHEAT-dull; sales 5000 bush; winter ! a.
higher; No. spring l24; No. do, ITO; winter,
red and amber western l2s5l32.
CORN--scarce and c. better new mixed western
80 a96; old, do. l03a.
0ATs-firm for state and western; state g. ss4.
western 55d57.
PORK-lower and more active; new mess Is IS;
prime 20 50S2l.
LARD-heavy and shade lower; steam l41l
l4,f; kettle do. 151 aI6S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

1t may be gratifying to the ice dealers on
the Kennebec, who have been troubled about
their stock in trade, to know that the ice crop
in Alaska is an excellent one-a quarter of
mile thick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

DR.. Farrar has received calls from some
of our first citizens for treatment, since his
stay here. He makes a specially of chronic
disease and is very successful in their treat
meat We commend him to the afflicted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
Destructive Fires.
VIcKsBURG, Miss.

VIcKsBURG, Miss, Feb. 2S.
Hunts building was damaged to the amount
of $40 900 by fire this morning. and Schoff
Brothers Dry Goods to the amount of 1000.
Herman and Moss lost their entire stock. In
sured for $25, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

CHICAGO, Feb. &c.

10 ~ CHICAGO, Feb. Dc
FLOUR-quiet
wHEAT-dull, unsettled and lower. No. l. S5I
6s7; No. 2. 7Sx g79f
CORN-steady; No. 3, 69A
OATS-quet and lower; No. 9. 37,i 537Al.
RYE-dull and steady at 81 for No. g.
MESS PORK-active at rs 25B25 37k
LARD-easier at a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

The place to buy pure and genuine medi-
cinss and rich toilet and fancy goods at low
prices, is still at Partridges Drug Store,
under Granite Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

The body of Theodore Allen, who commit
ted suicide in Boston, was brought to this
years, was son of Theodore Allen, ESQ.,,
formerly connected with the Insane Hospital,
and studied medicine with DIR. Merrill, re-
Gently deceased
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

William C. Reed son-in-law of DIR. b.
Vile village to vineland, N. j. was ordained
As pastor of the Congregational Church in
South Dennis, Mass, on the 10th inst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
Murder of the Editor Of the Irish
American.

NEW York, Feb. 90.
Patrick J. Mchan, editor of the Irish
American, was shot this evening about II
O'Clock, by James keenan, on Broadway.
They were both members OF the O'neal branch
of the Fenian Brotherhood, and had been
attending Fenian meeting at headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

Roscoe G. Newell, supposed to be from this
State, died in Dover, Morris county, N. j.,
Feb. 25th. Information relative to him is
wanted there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
Indictment Of Judge Buckley.

New YORK, Feb. 2S.
The Kings County Grand Jury have in
dcted Judge Buckley of Brooklyn, for dis
charging the swill-milk dealers the other day,
to escape prosecution by Mr.. Bergh. nH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

PEOPLE have been humbugged with dirty,
poisonous hair preparations that they hail with de-
light the new article styled NATURES HAIR RE-
sroRATIvE. Clear as crystal, and 1t does the work
most enectually. See advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
In RankrUptcY.

This il to give notice: That on the eleventh day
/ of February, a. ID. 1870. warrant in Bank
ruptcy issued against the estate of Henry A.
Ford, of Waldoboro', in the County of Lincoln, and
State of Maine, who has been adjudged q Bank
rupt on his own Petition; that the payment OF any
debts and delivery of any property belonging to
such Bankrupt, to him, for his use. and the
transfer of any property by him sre forbidden by
law; that meeting of the creditors OF the said
to prove their debts, and to choose one
or more assignees of his estate, will be held at
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at Wscasset in
said District at the Office of the Clerk of the Courts
before Peter Thacher Esq. Register. on the fourth
day of March, a. d. 1870, at O'Clock r. NJ.
LEANDER WEEKS,
Dep. L. S. Marshal as Messenger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK Feb IS.
The gold market was feverish and unsettled dur
ing the afternoon though closing steadier 1t report
ed that powerful combination is manipulating for
a rise at an early day.
The decline in gold has affected merchandise and
produce, and in cotton the state of affairs is decd
eddy panicky Many spectators have succumbed
during the past few days.
Gold ranged this afternoon from ll5's to lis, and
closed at ll5ts
Governments were steady, but declining in SYM
patty with gold closing lower, as follows:
Currency skies lllslll4
I'm; taa Sfata ., tlRu1lEI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

tic and Havana, are sold at Par.ridges Drug
Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

Waterville Savings Bank has now about
$50 depositors with about sl35, 900 placed to
their credit, according to the Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

Stages now resort to wheels from Damaris-
Gotta to Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
denomination of Mayor Putnam.

PORTLAND, Feb. 20.
A call is issued in the Evening Advertiser
to-day for a mass meeting to re-nominate
Mayor Putnam as a citizens candidate. 1t is
signed by many prominent men of both par
ties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

A wife put starch in her husbands beer,
thinking it was arsenic, and was surprised be-
cause it didn't stiffen him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

Josh Billings says: Zone of the fussiest
scenes ever seed wuz two old maids waitin
on one sick widower."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

eastern end Of the dam has been carried
away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
Foreign News by Cable.

PARIS. Feb. %.
The Emperor declared that officially and
personally that perfect harmony exists be-
tween himself and the present ministry. He
believes that they have the sympathy Of every
honest Frenchman.
LONDON Feb. 2S.
The scullers match between j. Heath and
NJ. Sadler, from Putney to Mortlake, fifty
pounds side, was won easily to-day by
Sadlcr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

The ice-harvesters are at work night and
day on the Kennebec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

The liquor bill, reported by Mr.. Lang
yesterday, embraces the provisions given in
this column few days since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

Several individuals in this city started for
California yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
Local anD State Mems.

The Alma bridge was carried away by the
late freshst. &a #s4LBae~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
New York Stock Market.

New YORK, Feb. 2s
Money easy all day and foreign exchange very
quiet
At p. NJ. the market closed at the following
quotations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
@arrien.

In this city, Feb. 27th by Rev. c. A. King, Joseph
8. Fteld to Miss Lucy j. Knowles, both of Man.
chester.
In Bangor, Feb. 26th James d. Bates to Miss An.
ME NJ. WEIGH, both of Bangor,
In Foxcroft, Jan. goth, Howard NJ Sargent to
Miss Alice NJ Warren both of Corinth,
In Sangerville. Feb 10th, Hiram ID. Crockett Of
Guilford TO Miss Emma J. Cass of Sangervle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01
DieD.

In Skowhegan, Feb. ed Samuel Pollard, aged SO
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-03-01

Twenty-rifth Annual Report, Jan. LIST, 1870.
Income for the year, e5,e74,7as 80
Cash Assets, l3,327,994 GO
Divisible surplus, l,6se,2s2 II
Dividends paid in 1863 1858 IL
Amount in sured in 1863, 34,446,353 90
During the last six years, $3,345.3i6 have been
paid for losses by DEATH and O. 1863 1886 have been
returned policy -hoders in dividends and yet the
Assets exhibit an increase during that period of
over
Ten and a half Million Dollars.
Ia 1868, the increase of amount insured by this
Company over that of 1867 three and q ha{f
million dollars more than that of any other Com.
pany but the business of 1863 has far exceeded that
most successful year.
Agents are wanted, who will receive a liberal
commission, and valuable aid from this office. To
those desiring insurance, a statement showing the
exact cost and workings will be furnished by stat
ing age at nearest birthday and plan of insurance
desired
Eastern Branch Office,
CORNER CONGRESS 4 EXCHANGE STREETS,
POR II L A - ID, NJ e.
WILLIAM +. MORRILL,,
General agent.
N. W. F.aRR, Agent at Augusta.
t22feb.eod3w
The Van Buren press., 1870-12-20

OF his administration, and he has it. Per
haps it is not of a sort to entirely please
him. He wished the people to turn from
questions of State policy, and to forget
the burdens of taxation, devoting their
entire attention to the question whether
u. ). Grant should be reelected to the
Presidency. 1t must be admitted that, if
the elections on Tue day are to be inter
preted as verdict upon that point, they
do not give him much encouragement
In New York, Illinois, Tennessee, Ar
kansas and Missouri, the supporters Of
the Administration have either been de-
feated or have lost largely in members
of Congress. In New Jersey the Repub.
licans gain one member. In Minnesota
they gain one in the district which was
carried by Democracy two years ago, in
consequence of personal quarrels. But
the loss of Congressman in the other
States is at least twelve. In New York,
where the majority for Hoffman in 1865
was twenty-eight thousand, and the ma
Jority against Grant only ten thousand,
obtained by most notorious and gigantic
'A""uSb viz has lOSl
so largely that Hoffman now has over
thirty thousand, Notwithstanding the re
duction of his majority in the city fully
twenty thousand by the prevention of
cheating. Practically, the verdict is a
loss in two years of twenty five thousand
votes to the party which supports Giant.
In Illinois, a State which Grant carried
in 1868 by 81, 200 majority, the Republi-
cans have now prevailed by only 25,0O0,
and would not have retained even that
majority, had not men who dissent from
the Presidents policy, represented by pa
pers like the Chicago Tribune, sustained
the ticket. in this State, where Grant
had twenty five thousand majority in
1868, he has been trying to force through
a candidate for Governor who is beaten
by thirty or forty thousand majority. If
these Endorsements satisfy the President,
he is not hard to please.
The moral of these elections is simply
this: the Administration of General
Grant has so dissatisfied the people that
it is already plain that..any party attempt
ing to run him will be ANONYMOUSLY
beaten in 1872, unless he shall do some
thing to recover public favor.
The Van Buren press., 1870-12-20
Post Office News Room !

We are glad to know that our enter
prising Deputy Postmaster has opened
a News Room, at the Post Office, where
the ST. Louis Dailies and Weeklies and
all the Pictorials and Monthlies can be
had. Let sufficient encouragement be
given the enterprise to make it a paying
and permanent institution. Subscrip-
tons received for all papers and furnish
ed at short notice.
The Van Buren press., 1870-12-20
The Van Buren, Press,
VAN BUREN,. ARKANSAS.
Masonic Installation.

There will be a Public Installation of
the officers of Van Buren Lodge, at the
Federal Court Room, on Tuesday morn
Ing next.
After the Installation an address will
be delivered by Brother GRAN. Wilcox.
Masons in good standing are invited
70 participate in the ceremonies.
A Procession will form at the Lodge
Room at 81 O'Clock and proceed to the
Court Room, at 104 O'Clock, A. NJ.
The citizens generally are invited to
attend.
The Van Buren press., 1870-12-20

S. r. LYON, offers for sale valuable
track of Land situate in Log Town II
is pleasantly located and laid out with
Streets and Lots. For sale at bargain
For further information apply to S. r
IIyon or at this office. If.