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sdHxeIsR has all kinds Of thermometers.
Arrest OF n New York CustOlR.lsOu
officer.

III disposed Of Snug Bertks f5r Constitution.
Mr.. Charles f. Phelps, Il government super
intendeht in the New York custom-house. has
been arrested on charges Of selling government
Offices and making fraudulent returns in the
pay-rolk. lie was brought before Commis
sioner Shields, in that city, OF Monday, and was
released on giving 600 bail 10 appear for
examination. Messrs. Arnold and Emory, two
prominent merchants, became his suretes. IL
is alleged that in october last an advertisement
appeared I'm a local newspaper signed " Com
Portable" announcing that n remuneratiye pO-
sition could be obtained for a consideration of
Sl00. This advertisement attracted the atten-
ton Of u. 5. X. Burrell, who replied to it, and
was informed by the advertiser, a Mr.. Snyder,
that the position was that OF tailying weights In
the custOm-house, which was placed Al his dis
posal by Mr.. Charles r. Phelps, the Govern
msnt Superintendent. Mr.. SNYDER further
said. that be had no intention OF making any
money by the Transaction himself, and he de-
signed the S1u0 referred to in the advertisement
tor the benefit of his sister. Mrs. Shed. The
money was paid over to Mrs. S., and Mr.. Phelps
signifed 10 Burrel that he could consider his
appointment as having taken effect from that
date, whether present or not, his salary would
come TO him. He was introduced to the differ
enf heads of the department and was paid up to
the Sd OF this month. Another case was that OF
Patrick Golden who answered An advertisement
for laborer with $780, and was informed that
he could secure q position in the Custom house
for that amount. Phelps denies the truth OF
| the charges.
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AN ESTABLISHED RRaEDy.-t' Bro1cA's Bros
9hiof IrocheS' are widely known "a an estap-
ished remedy for Coughs, Coils. Broacti,.s
HocTssaess. and other troubles OF the Throat and
Lungs. Their good reputation and extensive
rse has brought out limitations, represented 10
&C. ''e same Obtain only 'BrO'ea5 Broaciia!
Access"
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TEE THEArERs.-To-risht . the last oppor-
funity playgoers will have of seeing MT. md
kirs. Barney Williams in the play Of the "Em-
rrald Ring" except at the Saturday matinee,
r. they appear in three Of their speclalties to-
morrow evening for their benefit, Saturday
evening closes their engagement.
Wallis Opera House was literally packed last
night with ladies and gentlemen, who wese de-
lighted at the capital manner in which Herve g
comic opera, "The Little Faust" was rendered.
tt viii be repeated this evening for the last time.
Everybody II praisipg the company. The matt
nee on Saturday closes their engagement.
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ALASKA DIAMONDS
French Etruscan Jewelry,
French Jet Jewelry,
Silver-p' IA Spoons,
Brackets, VS., Satchels,
Dolls, ChrOmos.
received this morning, at Prigg's Dollar Store
NO. is pennsylvania avenue, between e., aud
c. streets.
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FRIENDLY ADvICE.-we take the liberty Of
calling the attention OF our readers to the adVer-
tisement or Mr.. Lewis Baar, az Market Space
He keeps one of the best stocks OF ready made
Bonnets and. Hats, OF the latest fashion, az well
ss al fancy goods belonging to:his line.
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CITY ITEMS.

No fgo PRICE for Garments-only one--at
GEO. T.. HENEING's,
No. 40 Seventh street. y. W.
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Fox & DESiEK's celebrated New York Panic
mime Troupe are engaged for next week nj
Walls Opera House. and intend TO bring out
here their latest pieces; "The Three Blind
Mice and "Wee Willie winkie," with Il o
entire number of performers, and all the ma
cbinery and sppurtenances which made item
20 successful in New York. Barton Is an enter
prising manager and deserves success.
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auctioneers, have sold the following lots In
square II6, fronting on north u street, between
New Hampshire avenue and 18th street:-Lot
Y AZ 10.c and lot - at l0c. per square foot, %
D. g. Dsyids0D; lot -, ct l0c, 70 y, a. Peuce.
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PxEsoSAL.-wm. Orion, OF New York, presi-
py, and Hon. Matt Carpenter, OF Wisconsin, are
at WIZARDS. Hon. Charles II. Porter, of
Virginia, and Hon. A. A. Bradford, of Colora-
do, are at tie National.
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Mr.. ROBERT I. FLEMING, to whom the con-
tract was awarded for the erection of the new
schsol house on street, near I'd, this morning
commenced the excavation OF the foundation.
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DE CoRDovA.-The celebrated humorist, de-
hyers his new lecture, entitled " Jealous Little
Mrs Williams" at Lincoln Hall, on next Mon
DAY evening. Prem Appearances he will be
greeted with full housed
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TIE APPOINTMENT or MIRA. j. Falls TO the
position OF Chef Clerk IN the Department OF
General OF ability and faithful services Mr..
FaiIs Is very estimable gentleman, and we are
pleased TO make the announcement that TO abii-
ity and strict attention TO business Is due his APP
polntmeDt.
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LthfS OF 4 FCrFl y eSterOa,. 'sfheripa
court, an general term, the case or 49,
railroad Comp any was taken up nd arguc 4 hy
MESH MeTTick and Phillirs Tor the Command
And MI ". "A. Cook tor the plaintiff. This case
grows out OF the alleged election o. the PLAIN
ruary, ls6s.
SaaY. cn-.-- and Phillips, for the COM
End that the regulation of separating
-nIte from colOTed persons Is reasonable. and
one the defendant had light To make, and the
plaintiff was bound TO comply with IL and the
road having passed into the hands OF lessees,
and the tort complained of being their act, To
action exists against the defendant.
Mr.. Cook c0Btended that the defendant b ad
no right 20 eject plaintiff from its Car on &C
count of her color. because its charter from Con-
gress prohibits such distinction; because, with
the accession OF cOlOred people to tie common
rights OF citizens, the regulation of separating
sOiored people from white persons on The cars
by such corporations As the defendant is not
reasonable, hut IN Just and Illegal; because the
defendant, at Washington, ID. g.. and al the
Office occupied Jointly by those operating the
railroad both in this District aud in Virginia a
a common Office, under the name OF tire Office
or The Washington, Ale vandria aud George
town Railroad Company" sold the plaintiff
trst-class ticket for the round trip 70 Ale1an-
drIs and return, the same as it sold 10 white
people, thereby making a contract with her
10 The car IN which she should ride, and accept
cd her a. passenger, With all the rights and
snylieges OF any other passenger, and per-
formed the contract in part, by Transporting
her 20 Alexandria in tLe same car with Whit
people; Tic leasing Of iiS fe;s ~ the defendant
couid not relieve Il OF its liability.
The case Was resumed this morning.
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A NEW BRIL has been procured by the trus-
tees OF colored schools, and hung In the cupola
Q. he Stevens School.hoase. on 2ist street, First
Mrd. The bell weighs go pounds, and is or
nhe tone. IL was cast at the foundry Of Me<srs.
SommsrNine 81 Leitch, on 18th etTeet, In this
Sityc ~ Is TO be rung hereafter on school days
~ e.o ara 500 a NJ. Il m, and ~ 25 .. m, for
the benent OF the schools in that section of the
city. and will also be gre Al public conysnienee
90 all the residents a. the West End.
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s. TIES THESE LAgTs DEMAND IMMEDIATE CON

observation-disclosures should be guarded az sinst
or 4 must be cured. The alternatives are deatk
such sequences render life burden or
the malaria, purify the blood, pnt th. ~ombas
ostit IHssnate the female system, p nerves ID
usIn, increase the vigor Of b. 1epsia or rhenma
feieve the children OF s~- IN body and mind, ana
can only be done VIZ INNER complaints: All this
ness BIZ Charlie. safety, certainty and prompt
says pS puI~- 1autier's Native Wine Bifters; 50
emip.- .r opinion, endorsed by many of the most
- mt physcians, who assure rs of the complete
ictory Of these over all other Btters 1t has abso
lutely driven them out OF the market where il has
been introduced ,Gautier's Native Wine Htters
may be hsd OF ali druggists. oiA-tr
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CFRTlFiCATk or AN EMINENT CHEMIST
have made a careful che mical ANALYSES % the
SGzodont, from An impartial SAMPLE purchased
Dy me personally. from "a leading drug house of
this city, hut nothing of an Nutritious or oIiec
t0nable character has been fou ad in its compo-
stOn. IAMRs G. PoHLE, NJ. D.,
Analytical Chemist, iS9 Broadway, New York,
Late DR.. James II. Chiffon < Co.
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The Avenue Celebration.
FFo'E-m,4.; II Cossa.tfses-Eaefyei.e Bus
Mo- an Charm

S|}ctf-fttltt ~ tosIrstfssS-EAcFy.tic Susip,s,
1eI iH Charge.
In accordance With resolution passed a. the
meetingor citizens held on Tuesday night ls,t
IN regard TO the proposed celebration on the
completion o. the Avenue pavement. Mayor
ELefy yesterday evening appointed the follow
ing committees, himself being chairman, 10
take the matter in charge ten. " Michler
tohn ,. Croeker. Charles II. Holden. Alexan-
der X Shepherd. j. W Thompson, A. ). Sole
mons, NJ: W. t'ait, John j. Joyce. John w
boteler, ". y. n!urtagh, w. =. HuntinStan n
u. AM, r e. Davis, Samuel ". Owen HOra-
no Browning, Henry A. Willard. Colonel VIII
nam wal, l. NJ HAL. John q. Evans, flames
l. Barbour. Lewis Clephsne. Thomas J.. Hnme
= d. Gilman, jOiph ClUs>, Hallet EilbouTn'
fd~ard DrOOp. Thomas Russell, Samuel =
Smoot. The following committee ON cores
pondenee was also appointed, 10 act in con
!uhction with the general committee Major
ben PerleY 70 Jre, president Wash: rPton CIR
respondents Clue; crosby =. Moves r,vFyTya
STAR; Arthur Shepherd, National l?sp.5iieg3.
y. - foTney, cA13H;eis; -. h. Harris, Pd.ft5t.
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cDEoS HALF. 36i Pennsylvania avenue-Fnr
we'll made Clothing, go TO j .WALLACH's 4. 2)G
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For Mems. Youths and Bows ready IN abe
CORNING, call AT tDEON Hall
H,Z9,D Bel PennSylYania aveu-s
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" sFALrISe's GLUE, useful and true. {,
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The Salary Question

Sy"tch'S 70 t0FFofotlOs Offers TIE 4gg.t
r'rSHs the Register.
This morning, Ma jor j. T.. Doughty Assi,t,pf
Register, called on the Auditor, MIR. Mex eden,
with the pay account OF Register Cook also his
tDoGShty,s) own, and that of the clerk. Mr.
CLARK, , with the request that the Auditor wouId
APPROVE them. Mr.. Mckeiden approved those
OF MeSSrs. Doughty and Clark h,ir 1acI;rad -
approve that or MIR. Cook on the pround RI \,
he COOK not recognizing him (Mckeden) A. a
have much weight. i''
Mr. Cook continues TO refuse TO counter.irn
warrants IN favor OF officers who have not hen
confirmed by the Board of Aldermen. desnite
ne oplnion OF the Corporation ATTORNEY. Yes
gilman Eassett had a conference with the
MAYOR with reference to the firemen obtainino
and last evening commit ee of the
.eei, fey, on the Register IN refer
NO. Company ra,.- latter express. 4
ence 20 the same matter. In. ~ on
ms Willingness TO pay the men indy,ou.,.,
Iheig time being certified ny the secretary. Tie
nos,tion Iaaen iv kegister Cook is the subject
IF mnrh comment about the City Hall. aud
some of his friends do not at gil approve OF his
course. especially after he had previously coUl-
tersigned warrant. Ior SEINE Vt the came par
ties that Lie now refuses to sign ior.
GEORGE WASHINGTON ARRESTED FOR Ror-
BEEY.-Yesterday, Lieutenant johnson was re-
gate a case of robbery, which occurred recently
al the farm Of Mr.. j. F. Clark who lives near
Fort Totem, in Maryland. It appears there
have been several Tobberies committed in that
neighborhood, the thieves successfully elud;no
arrest. The last robbery was clothing amount
ing TO about 80. Lieutenant johnson went to
the premises, and, on searching, found the
tract OF a man. leading from the house through
a held, which he followed, and soon after found
bat which had been taken from tbs house He
TO lowed on 70 near Bladensburg, and on tine
farm OF Ar. Lacy he found acolored man n ayned
George Washington, narrowing in ne field aud
On measuring his tracks fonRd they cores
ponded exactly with the tracks leading from tbp ,
house; peculiar patch On the sole OF the .ir ;.
hitting exactly. lie was charged with the oI,-
berry, and owned up to it shortly after TO a.,
that he was cornered. The officer turne , ~
case over 10 the authorities of Maryland 'N'
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LADIES GARMENTS at one DC liar each. Very
large assortment of Brackets. Immense stock
OF Jewelfy and Fancy Goods for the HOLIDAYS.
Also, large stock OF fancy Brackets at one dol
lar n,,, at John WALLACHR
- al go Pennsylvania avenue,
1-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-03-16
Shaking and Burning.

1t is not necessary to journey from the tropics
to Alaska in order to experience the extremes
Of heat and cold. Thousands undergo all the
Inconvenience of this thermometrical change
every day, or every other day, as the case may
be, without the trouble of moving over the
threshold. A word with :these involuntary
shakers. What are they doing to expedite
break the chills and Danish the fever Are
they dosing themselves with qainine, thereby
imperiling the soundness Of their bones and i'm.
pairing the vigor Of their brains and nervous
system Some of them are, no doubt, but not
the majority of them, it is believed. The value
of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as harmless
and certain specific for fever and ague is IN.
derstOod and appreciated in all parts of the
country where intermittents prevail. The res.
idents of such localities begin to take il early
in the spring as q protection against the MAS.
ma by which they are surrounded; not all
of them, perhaps, for a blind adherence to error
is the speciality of some people, but the greater
number.
If there is any fixed fact in therapeutics it is
this: that the Bitters are far better safeguard
against all the varieties OF periodic maladies
produced by UNIV holesome exhalatiOns than any
drug or compound in the materia medica of the
profession. This assertion is made with all due
respect to the faculty, but being an important
truth, and one that nearly concerns the health
OF large settlements in various parts of the
country and indeed of the public at large, it is
made fearlessly. Founded on ample and unim.
peachable testimony, il defes disproval.
To break up chills and fevers, as well as to
prevent them, there ia nothing so reliable as
this wholesome vegetable restorative.
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Laughlin'S Infant Cordial
The Child's Cure when
Teething.

softens the gum, allays the pain, reduces in
fanmation, controls the bowels, curing sum-
mer complaint, dysentery, diarhea, hatulency
&C., &C., &c. We recommend the Child's Cure
with every confidence that it will give entire
satisfaction. We only repeat the expression Of
many of our friends, and can assure every
Mother that it is remedy perfectly cafe and
efficient, more desirable TO relieve Pain or Cholic
than Paregoric or Godfreyss Cordial, with the
additional merit of being particularly adapted
for the little ones at this trying period of life
Try it and be convinced.
Laughlin's Infant Cordial. Mothers will find
it very valuable. The Child will be relieved
get into gentle sleep, and wake up cheerful,
happy and feeling comfortable. We guarantee
each bottle, and will refund the price of every
bottle not doing as we represent. Price, 25
cents per bottle.
LAUGHLIN, SMITH g. CO., Props,
Wholesale Druggists, Main Street,
mil Wheeling, w. Va.
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Cattle md sheen.

The decrease in the ratio of beef cat
tie to population in this country during
the last ten years is said to be 20 per
cent, the increase in population being
80 per cent. In 1860, with population
Of 81 All 1881, we had 25,640, 1897 neat cat
tie in the country, while now, with a
population of more than 10000 900, &C.
sordiRg to the report of the Department
of Agriculture, we have only 81, 633, 069
showing q net decrease since 1860 of
more than 100000 animals. In Texas
alone since 1866 the decrease in cattle
has been 44,138. the number in the
State at this time being only 1857 1888
to 3,l11 ATS in 1866. The cause of this
is said to be the great increase in dairy
farming, the milch cows in 1860 being
"a per cent. of the whole, while now
they are 43 per cent; but even the ratio
of mich cows to population has greatly
decreased in ten years, and the number
of sheep is said to be less by one-hslf
than ten wears ago.
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Importance Of a Coed Corn Crop.

The last number of The Caltirator and
Country Gentleman has an article on the
Importance of more general cultiva-
ton of corn. 1t says there are more
reasons for growing corn on large
scale, and in all parts of the country,
than any other farm crop-even in those
localities that are especially adapted to
wheat. 1t says that in all wheat coun-
ties a rotation is necessary, and corn is
found to be one of the most essential
crops in q rotation. The grain is needed
for the team and stock and to help in
making pork, while the fodder is a
great help in wintering stock. 1t says
that while cotton may for years be the
most profitable crop at the South, yet it
is better policy in those States to grow
home supplies, especially of corn and
the different meats required, than to de-
pend on selling cotton and buying those
products.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-03-16
A Settler.

A student in free school not ever a
hundred miles distant, having COM
planned of the incompetency of the
teacher, and the frequent murder of the
Kings English, it reached the ears of
oae of the School Commissioners, who
thought it his duty 10 correct the state.
ment by bringing up the matter with
out delay. He accordingly called upon
the parents of the complaining scholar,
and thus settled the disputed point
say, Mr.. S., Ihear your gal says our
teacher don't speak "grammaticler," in
saying "spellen lessing"
Yes, my gal said so.
Well, now, jist look acre, don't p
double spell spell
Yes, suppose.
Well, lisp double spells "spell" by
hi don't en- make it spelleni
Having thus convinced Mr.. S. of the
grammatical correctness of the teacher,
the Commissioner left brimful of self.
complacency.-NartinsbGrgS Star.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-03-16
Splendid Coal Wine 20 Lease.

THE COAL SHAFT, WITH ABOUT =
l. acres Of the oslebratsd steubenvile CSA,'
lying ON tha Cleveland 4 Pittsburgh EAlfoSa,
and the Ohio River, one mile shove sts1ees'
VIE, VIII Be leased 10 GO AHEAD and respD95'
siole party. for aterm Of Eve years, 81 ~
NED prios per BEsfKI or Tgs Of Coal niesa.
Win the privilege Of i've additional years o."
Sta speetned price per bushel or tun.
Lnis shzft with al the necessary maeADsi
Attached. q one Of tbs beat Of any In or aFoana
otSaoenIine. and u In perfect order, WITH 81
pselty fof elovating sEvEE on EIsBT THorsLsp
SUsaen FEH DAT. One or two main entnS
nave bean driven, % that three thoasAnd oGts
eb ceold Be mined and delivered on the pay
tornl, Or tn failnoad cars from tie day Of coz
menee1aent. and increase - fast - nev enins'
can be cRsned. Good sites for building Coz
OyenA Long railfosd sialags for shipping eeel,
COKE or IRON, and spiSzdld' locations for Ios
Lurnaoes or Rolling NH, are on the premises
A. WntSn Propositions ear be handed 70 J. y.
Merrts and Ihonas Mars, Of stssbenyye.
% William Muilins. e ne p. FW.E C. ER
once In Pittsburgh, an OF an time prior 70 ths
ieth cay 81 March, 1e1o. PrSpssifions VIII alo
% rsesiyed Tor tho purchase Of the pr9perty
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-03-16
Test fer Kerosene.

Take q small quantity of oil, say q
tablespoonful, apply to Its surface a
lighted match, lay the burning match
upon it. If the oil ignites at once (you
will be offered oil which will light be-
fore your match is within six inches of
it) it is not safe. Good oil will not ig-
mite until the match is nearly con.
sumed, but will feed through the match
as through wick. When the oil .'ig.
nites,n the fame will flash over its an
tire surface.
In making this test, see that the oil
tested is drawn directly from the bar
rel or can, and not taken from a meas
ure where it may have stood long
enough for the worst of it to pass off
through the air.
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Spring is mt Hand,

And the system must be purged and renovated.
Do not permit the accumulation Of bile, nor
shock the organs with deleterisus drugs in at
tempting to expel it. Use the great Vegetable
Akeratire, "IMsN." The herbs Of the field pro-
vide health and nourishment for the animal
kingdom, and bounteous nature supplies herbs
for the healing of man. Among all the mercies
of Providence there has been nothing in medi.
cine yet discovered for the healing of the ma
items like the potent, effective and beneficial
properties of the Iris VerSicOIor. Try it. and
avoid threatened suffering and disease.
feh03Im
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9gs9sY g9sggq

new prepared to furnish all classes with con.
slant employment at home, the whole of the
time er for the spare moments. Business new,
light and profitable. Persons of either sex
easily earn from SOC. to IS per evening and
proportional sum by devoting their whole time
TO the business Boys and girls earn nearly as
much as men. That all who see this notice
may send their address and test the business,
we make this unparalleled offer: To such as
are not well satisfied, we will send 81 to pay for
the trouble of writing. Full particulars,
valuable sample, which will do to commence
work on, and copy of The Peoples Literary
COmpQniOH-one of the largest and best family
newspapers published-all sent free by mail.
Reader, if you want permanent, profitable
work, address L. G. ALLEN a. CO., Augusta,
Maine. marl5-3m d, tri&w
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Steamboat Sale.

WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION
w at 10 o'clock A. NJ, on Tuesday March
%, 1870, at the Court House in the city of
wheeling, the wreck of the side.wheel steam
boat "Rebecca," the hull, engines, doctor en-
CINE, boilers and machinery as they now lie in
the Ohio River at or opp0 lite the city of Par.
kersburg, w. Va; cabin, pantry and kitchen
furniture, piano, DOORS blinds, bell, &c, &c /,
in storeroom of Messrs. @. ii. Booth g. Co in
the city of Wheeling 0ne-half of the pur.
chase money to be paid in cash, the balance in
two equal payments at six and twelve months,
benring interest from date, with satisfactory
security. Z. M. COEN,
marl5.lw Agentfor Owners.