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The Portland daily press., 1870-01-24
STEAMERS,
faciiic Mail Steamship COmpany's
Through Line
10 Q FOR MA.
CHINA AND JApAN

TOUCHING AT MEXICAN PORTS
AND Carrying the United States Mails
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-24
AGENTS WANTED
FOR
THE SECRETS OF
Internal Revenue !

A GIeT smsn Assns ioa ss7 .Sa4s and Gen
ASewine Machine, Gold Watch, a Bible, money
and other goods given as premium. How When
Where, What, and all other particulars FREE. Ad.
dress z; L: VAN ALLEN, III Broadway, N. Y.
The Portland daily press., 1870-01-24

HELMBOLD'S FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU is
pleasant to taste and odor, free from all injurious
properties, and immediate in its action.
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES


We are to have only four Hamets In this oi;y
next week.
The Russian opera, which failed here few weeks
since, is meeting with more favor In Boston.
Sacramento theatres were In full blast last Sunday
evening, III honor OF the new democrauc Sunday
law.
Miss Richings goes to Richmond next Monday.
she expects the fair OF Richmond to turn out to see
the Richmond Fair, In ,'Martna.n
Guck's operas appear TO hold the stage. Tho
opera house at Rga Russia, has celebrated the CEN
tenary OF its opening by a performance Of his "or-
pheus."--Musicd, Standard.
new historical play, In five acts, written by Mr..
Tom Taylor aud bearlug the title OF "'Twixt Axe,
and Crown; or, The Lady Elizabeth /" was produced
recently at she Queens theatre London. IL was on
the who G, well received.
The following mat,nees are announced for this
siternoon:--"H "Hamiet" at Booths; "Ours' at At
lack =; .The Twelve Temptations" ut the Grand
Opera House; surf" at the Fifth Avenue; "rhe
Spltfire" and .The Serious Family" at tho olympic;
''rhe Pilgrim OF Love" at the Museum; "rhs
Seveu," a. the Tammany; varieties a. Tony Fas.
tors Opera House, ana Cinderella" AZ the Circus.
Kate Fisher -MazepDa--has obtained POSSESSION OF
left her by her SIS er, Mrs. Mary b. Wood. 1t IL
rumored that Miss Fisher and her "Hery, untamed
Bteed" viii now lorsaKe the iiluslye gorea OF tho
iootlghts for the substantial joye OF private
life.
The opera boufYers are determined to have grand
the .'Grand Duchess' ana "0enevlavc de Brabant'
wii bs given for the benefit OF the Messra Starr aud
Byrnc. 1t will be the last night VI French opera
6Vudf In thiH city.
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
QUARANTINE AFFAIRS.

Organization of the Construction board.
The newly appointed members Of the Board o.
Commissioners Of Quarantine who, together with
the Mayors OF Brooklyn and New York, form board
for tho superintendent or the construction Of the
Quarantine buildings and grounds, assembled yes
terday at their office, No. 165 Broadway The Quar-.
antine Commissioners proper-Messrs. Wilson G.
Hunt. DR.. A. n. Bell and Samuel Barton--wcre pre-
sent. together VITA Mayor Kalbnelsch ana Mr. II. W.
johnson, Secretary Of the Board. The Board was
organized by the election Of Mayor Kalpleisch a.
President and Mr. Barton as Treasurer.
DR.. BELL then presented the ollcia Document
certifying to his appoin tinent by the Governor as
the member Of tue Board under whose supervision
all OF the WORK under the contract for building tho
new Quarantine structure shall be performed In &C
cordance with section Of chapter 76I OF the laws Of
1865.
Tne SECRETARY then read the minutes OF the last
meeting OF the former Board OF Construction. In
che mlnuIes 1t appeared thar resolutions had been
adopted directing TIM Secretary 70 prepare SPECIAL
report TO be transmitted 10 the Legislature showing
what extra work had been doue remaining unpaid
for aud the amount Claimed for sucn work. and also
what the reasons were Which rendered il necessary
that sucn work should Oe performed in ad-
vance Of the appropriation, and also to procure
estimates OF cost TOR the necessary buildings to be-
erected on the est Bank, and also the difference IN
the cost Of building entirety oi wood parity or wood
aud partly or ron or entirely OF hard material ana
To embOdy the statement In the report to the exls-
lature in such torn as he may deem advisable.
Mr.. JOHrsoN stated that ne had not made ont the
report called Tor by the resolutions, because at or
about that time the nomination or new Com
missloners was male. and he did not know whether
the new Commissioners would wish 10 have the
same report made out or suggest some new rccom-
men iations TO be maze to the Legislature
On motion OF Nh HUNT the Resolutions adopted by
tho former Board, appeared IN the minutes were
approved and the Secretary directed to prepare
report for TRANSMISSION to the Legislature
Practicable.
ON motion OF Mr.. HUNT the Board then adjourned.
subject to The call OF the Secretary.
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
q Francisco Msreano we're oarsed on 70 sSs dogs

ef Francnco Marcano we're oaysed on 70 the dogs
burial which awaited them.
Al the ume OF his capture Marcano had with.
drawn from the insurgents ana was hiding III small
rancho. He was sold 10 the Spaniards 0y miserable
wretch called Leyba, VINO IA now engaged In trying
to betray Jesus Perez into the same handS is Mar.
Who has recovered from an attempt melted by
- assassiaae him, ~ reported 10 hold
CAM, s'~'nisn oiicers. II this IS
inc spanlafas ~ - them for
true he VIII wreak bloody vengeance un.-
The death OF his hsoher Reports ol tnc capture "a
figua.a are Ia constant circulation, pht thefe ~
reason 10 believe he - very mueh al iarRc. ,,.
Ia despite OF peace proelamatiops anu iesuv"ies
we have constant 1rulnors OF wars" IL Is
currently reported and believed mere that eampi!.o'
csutain In lhe s.nonilizec," has been routed ~ e
,nsiraents at place twelve leagues from b.r and
tnat ne lost the who.e of large conV" OF food and
armunition The insurgents bctp~. entirely without
the latter attacked, machee D. nand with such Jury
as TO rout the spaniards ara capture the tram. A
ght took place recenty nctween the Cruz and santa
isabel Estates in witch the Spanlards lost q eute'
nans and two soldiers killed. The insurgents are
on sunday no provisions were allowed 70 be sent 70
the estates Ia that District.
From insuryent sources have jnsy learned that
steamer recently lanned arms ana ammunition on
the norta coast between Manau AMI Puerto Padre,
and escaped IN safety.
The Insurgents have captured the garlisons OF
the essates Eden anu Estrslla, sonc th!rtY hen IN
all.
Several arrests have taken place In consequence
OF Tie correspondence Captured lately wiIh fl2uef-
dos VIE.
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
POLITICAL NOTES.

''Shoo-Fiyn Butter Ia the most recent cognomen
testowed upon the hero Of Dutch Cap. But he
seemed have made the 1ur fy' In the late tut In
Congress.
Labor reform movements are the latest political
docgcs la New Hampshire. Each party has labor
concern OF It's own. Mountains In labor, although
they may be OF granite. may only bring forth mice.
Tho veto OF the Philadelphia Police bill by Governor
Geary Is considered q democratic triumph. II is
regarded @ another wedge calculated TO split the
republicans.
The Columbus Ohio) CRISIS mentions NJ an anus
ing fact that even the negroes who have been per-
mitted to get once owing to reconstruction are car
pet baggers. The south IL not allowed 70 be repre-
scnted by her own negroes. The last instance Of
black carpet-baglsm Is tho election OF "Scnator ).
J. Wright coored PsAnaylvanisn. supreme Judge
ol south Carolina
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
MARINE COURT.
A IIorse Picture.
Before Judge Cross.


Holpf's ps. Bruce.-lhis was an action brought to
recover the sum OF sl65 for making a portrait Of
the celebrated horse Gray Messenger, who was I'm
ported In 1871 and died in 1898. 1t seemed by the
imony that there was portrait taken Of the horse
unt twentysix years after his decease, ana accord
lug to the testimony OF The plantE the picture pro-
duced In court was agreed by both the plaintiff and
defendant co be incorrect The laeorY VI the plain
tn was that the delenuant WAC iurnshed pialDtl1
with the admIIted faulty picture requested hia TO
read UP the history OF the horse ana from such In
formation rs he might tna5 derive together win the
Incorrect picture draw an ideal portrait, to
be engraved 50 trontispiece in tAe second
volume OF the defendants .srud book" Tne plain.
tlH followed the directions thus given, and made Il
drawing OF Gray Messenger, which lie Submitted to
tne defendant. The defendant suggested several
alterations, which were accordingly made. In the
meantime the defendant went TO Uhi0 where he re-
named soma I'VE or Six months. but after his return
refused 10 accept the picture from the piatltii,
alleging that IL was an lmperlcct copy, and refused
10 pay The sum demanded.
The derendant's theory was that he gave to the
plaintiff a portrait or Gray Messenger, which lie had
found in the BaiLimore TuJ Register, and ordered
hun to ePgraVe It, which he agreed to do the
sum OF $3.50. The deieldant produced several wit
nesses artists and sporting men, VINO testified that
the engraving though exhibiting Sktllul workman
ship, bore 10 likeness to the original portrait. His
Honor Judge Gross, after claboratcy Quoting the
law on iracts submt ted the case TO the jury
who gave q verdict ior tue plailtil in the sum of
Si4a
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
IHE gRiiIsH iR0S.cLAD MONARCH.

Reply OF Captain Commcrell To AN lavitn.ion
TO Visit Annapolis.
The following Is the reply OF Captain Contmcreii.
OF tho British stcamer Monarch to inyitauo
from Secretary Robson inviting him to visit Anna.
polls with hts shp:--
Her BlIrsH MAJEsrYs snIp MoSAnoH,l
PoRrLAND, No, Fet. d, 1870. (
Hon GKo. M. RoBEsoN, Secretary oil the Navy
DEAR SR--I have the honor TO acknowledge ha MT
soms letter ID February rendering the ta
dockyards Of tho United Staies The ordera
my government to abdesvo by every me in my
power testify to the ciiizcns or the United staes
the respect aud admiration entertained by our era-
cious Queen and all classes In the United
Kingdom for tho memory Of great and good
man George Peabody Ihsve happily Succeeded In do.
ing and gives great personal satisfaction. regret
tho Monarch being required in England prepare
soe important which be delayed will
my taking the ship Annapos should have most
gratded yourse the men OF
tho states regret feel that It is the
both countries that the officers should meet agree
able fellowship Our reception q Portland BY the squadron
OF the United sates has been most gratifying and
has been oy department 10 render stay
aos and beg leave tender thanks 70 Admiral Farra
gut and his sta and 10 tho captains OF the hiantonomoh
Terror and Ben0a for their courtesy and kindness would
also beg u TO Captain kacomb how much feel In
debtsd 70 him for hs kind cooperation during the special
II whiah have employed. Respectfully &C.,
j. ~ COA4kkGLL GAsaAlu-
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
4 Dar.AyT RUFFlAy.

a Notorious Jersey Burglar-Tho Lust Of
Jack McCs,bc, OF Jersey Ciy-Fiftcen Years
in state Prison.
On the Sd OF last September Mr.. David Num- or
Stony Point. RocKland county, n. Y, WAS driving
along the road towards his residence when
he was set upon by two villains, who bea.
him TIL he became almost insensibe and then
robbed him OF a gold watch and 5000 in
money. The announcement or this daring robbery
aroused the authorities, who offered reward
OF $1,000 for the arrest Of the rufians
From The description glvea OF the hlghwdymen
detectives Carroll and s,ratford, OF Jersey CITY be-
came satisfied that one OF tae partieS Was 10 noto
rlous Jack McCaDe, alias .Gliy,n OF Jersey City and
they accordingly traced him 10 one or his haunts In
the Seventeenth ward OF New York. They ba lved
their game after lew days coaxed him co tae i.rle
Railway ferry at tTwentythrdtslreet ana he reached
the Jersey shore captive. despatcn was sent to
the authorizes al Haverstraw, n. Y, who came to
Jersey City and took jack into custody. But they
had not come sufficiently prepared, and the desDe
RADIO would never nave reached Rockiaud county IN
their custody but for The assistance OF Jersey police
IL was found necessary not only to hanicuf Biln,
but also to iasten his arms like murderer at tue
galiows, SO tat he could not wrench of the mana
cies.
He was indicted and on Wednesday last was ar
ragned He pleaded gu,ty to the cnarge OF nigh.
way robbery In the hope tnat by saving the prose-
cutton the expense OF trial he mign fare better.
But the Court was in possession OF Jacks record,
aud reminded him That he mad worn the cOnyics'a
garb III the Trenton STATE Prison for siinI-
lar offence lecture was then delivered on
the future that awaits such ansgrcssors but Jack
was indifferent. The Judge. hnding that words
only wasted on such desperate, sentenced MIN 10
fifteen years and four months In The State Prison.
Before the prisoner was removed the Judge asked
him to disclose the name Of hts confederate In iDe
crime. McCabe jumped to his feet with denaut
expression which betrayed his real character and
| retorted, .see here Judge, you gave me. tilteen
years, didn't your Wen, Pve just got TO tell you
that II you add fifteen years more you can't yet any
Information rom me-" And he added Ia an unoer
Tue Court ordered that he be removed az once to tile
jail, and on the way Jack cool as lie were
setting out to 'spsnd q nye.u
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
JAMAICA.

Case Of the British Schooner ssLa UaveD-
ycydict for the Plaintin.-Steam Communities
ton with Now York.
KINGSTON Jan. 26 1870.
The long pending action OF Captain Crowell, OF
the British schooner La Have against Sir John
Peter Grant, Governor OF this island, and others Tor
the Illegal seizure Of the La Have's cargo OF gun.
powder and other munitions OF war, In July last.
came to an end before new Chief Justice the Hon.
John Lucc smith and special jury on the 2lst inst
The jury retul ned verdict III favor OF the pIant
Wh0 laid his damages at f30, 30,000-awarding lin
50 s33 5s 3D. IN lieu OF the restoration or the cargo
he Trial lasted iour days. ana all the bar OF the col
ony was engaged IN It, The case being O peculiar
one IL occupied much public attention. The facts
connected with II are already familiar to the readers
vi tie HERALD.
memorial addressed to tho Governor is in cir.
cuation asking him. III view of the prosperous con-
dltion OF the finances Of the slan d, to renew tho
subsidy 70 a steamship line between this por. ana
New York.
The Governor will shorty leave jamaica on leave
Of abseuce ana while away the Affairs 0f the colony
viii DC conducted by the Lieutenant Governor.
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
CITY :pUaL
Action Against Eippioye. OF the Board Of
Hc.lth.

Action Against Eippioyes OF the Board Of
Hc..lth.
Before fudge Thompson.
Mrs.. H. Fan B.s4as rs, John Colctlle ana Aas'soisy
Fr1n&l,n.-The plaintiff brought suit TO recover
$500, the value OF canal boat which was removed
By defendants, under the direction OF the Beard Of
Health, from the shore OF Gowanus Bay. On the
part OF the defence II claimed that the boat had
been used as a rendering establishment but iattcry
mad been abandoned; that It was tue receptacle Tor
matter deleteHcus TO health, aad That In conse-
Qaence they were employed by the Board OF Health
to reinove Ii to Barren Island While they were per-
forming this work the vessel which was out OF re-
pair sank. Tie case went TO the Jusy on the follow.
ing que3ticns:-
FIRST whether the people on board the tug exer-
cised reasonable carer Second, II they did not,
whether that fault Is 10 be attrl0ted TO the defend
ants in this suit to the Board OF Health2 Third,
what is the yalue OF thc boatf Fourth, was tae
destruction OF tins vessel caused by the negligence
OF the defcndantsf Firth, did the pIaintn have any
notice OF the orders OF the Board OF Health under
which defendant acled prior to such actloni
T)se jury found:--First, yes. second, not on the
part Of Inc defendants or their agents Third $500.
FOulth, no. Fifth no.
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
SUPERIOR CouaT-IaAL IsRm-pAaT l.

Action Against Marine Insurance Ccun-
pany-NomiBai Damages for Plaintiff.
Before Judge Mcneil
Samuel q. Retd Is. TIE sun Asaaa! HsS'Yance
COnapanv.-Thls was on action 70 recover on
policy or marine insurance. The testimony OF the
plaintiff went to show that the risk incurred against
was on the ship Star OF the Union, tnen bound on
the Paclnc, by way of Honolulu, and thence to
port OF discharge in the United States, by way OF
Hampton Roads, Tor orders. Whlle on her voyage
sne colded with the brig Samnel hoDley, aud sus-
taned damages for which the acton Is now brought.
After 1u hearing of thS case Judge Mcneil In
structed the jury " give verdict for nominal dam
ages only.
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
ST. THOMAS.

The Colnnsbinn Observation-Disclosures Disast ers.
ST. THOMAS, Jan. 20, 1870.
The Columbian Is still down. An attempt to raise
her by the Murphy Brothers failed, when they eoan.
doned her and turned their attention to the st.
Thomas floating dock. The Councl here will take
action on the abandonment.
The brig Mary Rice bound from PhNadelpaalto La.
guyra with assorted cargo, put In here Oh the 10th,
Win !orenast sprung and loss OF bowsprit. VIII
KarK n x WeIdon Weldon matter honnd rro,,
MarseIes to New York, assorted cargo arrived hero
leaking, bur not badly; recommended TO discharge
sufficient cargo to repair damage.
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
ST. DOMINGO.

New Protect Against the Occupation oi
karnnna--IsaeZ Furnishes Passports 10 Iu.
baJi,nbis Protesting.
81. THodAs, Jan. 90, 1870.
Later Information from ST. Domingo recouns no
Gghting Luperon ana Csbral have issued new
protest against the occupation OF Samana Bay by
The Americans.
Forty-fVe OF the principal inhabitants OF ST. Do
ming0 had waited on Baez and protested against his
selling any part OF the island. They immedi-
atey provided with passports and banshcd. they
have ali gone TO La Gualra.
General Lnperon Is now In this island iSt
ThomAs
The New York herald., 1870-02-12

plaintiff sued to recover the amount OF four loans
$1,000, made to defendant. The defence was that
plantir had charged interest higher than the legal
rate OF seven per cent per annum tnar the sums OF
$3.50 each were 10 have repaid In ten days and
plaintiff received defendants notes for slo0 each
tnat two loans OF $3.50 aud $500 respectively to
and $3.50, including the amount or the loans tna,r
selves ana bonus OF fifty dollars According To- The
"'""" mo money loaned did not be.
.onr 70 iliS: thai he borrowed IL from friends ana
charged Tor his services In negotiating the loans
Tie jury wero directed TO bring 10 y sealed velaie..
This morning. 'M
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
COURT DF Sess,9Si.
a Rnfnanly Assaulf.

BtIOle JUuH6 ivy.
Peter McGovern, . Williamsburg ruf1an, who was
indicted for felonious assault upon John l'annon
by striking him on the head with an iron weight,
was arraigncd yesterday and pleaded guilty to an
assault aud battery, stating NJ the same time that
he was drunk when ne committed the assault. Tne
plea was accepted, and Judge Troy sentenced HIM
10 the Penltentlary Tor SIX months
Acquitted.
Peter Johnson, captain OF the lighter T. W. Ladd,
was tried on the charge Of having been concerned
In the theft Of quantity OF matt from the lighter
which owned Dy one James Uulp. Tne com-
planning witness was not able to tdenufy the matt
aud no one knew as tact hoY much OF 1t there had
been the lighter. The jury therefore, py direc-
ton or tho Court acquitted tue prisoner.
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
T H E CoU R T S.
Alleged Fraud bya United States Revenue OH.
cer-charge Of Rssouing Government Pro-
ps-:.,s-A Marine Insurance. case-A Horse
f-cture Suit--A Musical Thief
,.,, IslItu STATES COMMISSIONERS cuu,r.
Alleged Fraud by n Gaugcr.
Before Commissioner Belts.

T,e United states ps. h. w. FaTi1aJtoa. de-
fendant who IS United States gaugcr, was charged
with making fraudulent returns Of whlskey gaugcd
by him. The case was called up for examination
yesterday, when some very important evidence was
given ana the examination was adjourned 10 pro-
cure testimony AZ TO Defendants signature to GER
tain relurns made by him.
The Charge of Illegally Renewing Covers
Inent Property.
Before Commissioner Shields
Tha United States rs. John III. Brett,aaa ana JOIN.
Loher.--1no defendants were charged with having
Illegally and frauduently rescued and removed a
quantity OF cigars, under seizure by the government
and In the charge OF the United states Marshal.
The particulars Of this case have been luy reported
IN the HERALD ~ they appeared al various exatpi-
nations before the Commissioner. Yesterday Breit-
ANIMATION.
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dence was connicting, but Il showed that Connor did
enaeavor ito MAKE tho arrest. 1he com.
pnhiin9 witness IN some points contradcted
her statements made i'm the compiainr officer
Mclnroe. OF the Twentieth precinct was tried Tor
int0xication In tho station house. Tfe evidenac.
Q! captain Cafrey and Sergeants Van .iAgen ana
Mccullough showed that McInroe acted strangely
anu slateo ne did NOT care for captain, sergeanis
or rouaoe1.Sn He expressed his regrets Tor usng
the au..-.c sld denied the charge OF intoxicaion.
,,,o ..,.ss .~sVHVN y - -
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
TURKS ISLAND.

No s'alt--The TELEGRAPH Declared a Pirate.
ST. THOMAS, Jan. 20, 1870
From Turks Island is reported no salt. The Tele-
graio the trial OF which has been going for some
time past ut Tortola, has been declared pirate
aud the 1;st decision gwen in favor or the Donn.
can government. From this an appeal has been
taken.
The New York herald., 1870-02-12


Tue Kit Burn Mission meetings are progressing
fayorably. Yesterday the house was elowded BY an
earnest throng. Rev. Mr.. Langley, Of Mr.. Boole's
were . number Of earnest speakers. Among Them
We're the cotton broker, Mr.. Dyer, VINO related ms
religious experience with mucn Telling and also an
Ola sea captain. Mr. Lltt!c IL rapidly transforming
the baRn1o into a ciean place, he havirg employed
o woman 10 build rre3 IN the chambers ana
drive ont the vermn winch Tor some tune past hayo
nad ioaglngs there. A good many OF me iorioIn
women OF the neighborho0d have already made
application for admittance TO the house. Ine reason
why the women reformed under the John Allen
house mission went back to Sin was that the house
there had 10 be closed for want OF iunQ6. This viii
not happen now; for the present mission will be
sels-snpp0rtinK, win laundry, sewing aud other
In thorough repair women VIII be invited from
every dsreputaDle saloa and comfortably provided
for.
Female evening school No. "a, situated IN Elm
street, sixth ward, under the able management Of
Miss Rose n. O'Nei gave Its Closing reception last
evening. number OF the prominent citigeus and
ladies' Of tho ward were among The pcctalors. Tne
klngtig ana recitat0nS were excellent in every re-
Bpect ana the graduating class, composed OF sixteen
pupils, received their diplomas, tue number being
greater than tnat or the previous year, or OF any
other evening school OF the CITY, Miss Macy Rowe.
their eficlcnL and capable teacher, deserves great
creds for the untiIing energy she has displayed IN
preparing them Tor the examination which they
passed 50 creditabiy tO her and themselves The
teachers OF this department are all graduates Of the
female department of the day school. and are like
Wise deserving Of great praise. Among the more
Eoted guests OF tue evening noticed the yetei an
school commissioner Mr.. Timothy Brennan, who for
humber OF years has been connected with and
identned with the educational interests VI the lower
wards and OF the sixth IN particular, and he Is
looked upon alike by teachers ana scholars as the
guardian and promoter OF their welfare. The exer-
cises closed with few pertinent remarks by MIR.
James III. Sweeny ana distribution Of diplomas.
The New York herald., 1870-02-12
Acquitted.
NEW YORK CITY.
Tho Delinquent Police-The Assassination Hoax
Mcfarland and the Ladies-Tho Rat Pit
saac.uary-The Fisk Concrete
Stray Scraps Of City News.

The following record viii show the changes In the
temperature OF the weather FOR the past twentyfcur
hours In comparison win The corresponding day OF
last year, as indicated by the thermometer a. Hud-
nuts pharmacy. HERALD Building Broadway, cor
M NJ N Ctr