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BALIrHoRs,April 2s.-Cotton quiet and steady
At 3 Flour quiet and firm. Wheat firm; Mary
land, tl.4oa$l42. Cord quiet; for white, si Ias-
elL3; yellow corn dull, n si.i0. Receipts good.
Oats nrm, At 64a66c. Rye steady, at SOFAS / 10.
Pork firm, at $2s50aS9. Bacon active and ad-
en-, lSc.; hams, lsa2Oc. Lard nrm Al rs : aIsre
Whisky quiet at 81 .06aS1.O..
BALrnoRE, April zS.-vuginia sixce. old. s6k
bid. 81 asked; do, 1856, G6 bid, 6s . asked: 40
lsea, 81 bid; North Carolinas, old, i6X bid; q |.
asked. ~
NEW YORK, April e3.-stocks strong. Money
less easy at per cent. Exchange, long, 90.
short, ~. Gold, 13s. Bonds la. Virginia
ssxee, ex.coupon, 6sA; new, 6sx. North caro-
linas, old, E;new, 22E.
Wheat IL q shade frmer. Corn Quiet unchsngs5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

THR SELECT COMMITTEE on the decline of
American commerce held q meeting this morn
ing, and after general discussion of the sub
ject appointed subcommittee to prepare a
bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

PARTIES writing to the State Department
Tor passports are notified to transmit IS in pay
ment Of the internal revenue tax thereon.
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BACHELORS HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world
Harmless, reliable, instantaneous, does not contain
ead; nor any cttdftc poison to produce paralysis or
boasting virtues they do not possess. The genuine
w. A. Batchelors Hair Dye has had thiytV years
untarnshed reputation TO uphold its integrity AZ
the only perfect Hair Dye-Blsck or Brown. Sold
y all Druggists. Applied at 16 Bond street,
n. T.. fe Str
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Threatened Riot i'm C0nstaatinople-
Troops Called Oat.
1lesrophed ksclssipefy 10 The Kpessso ,Stov,

CoNsTANTINoPLE, April Z.-The Armenian
manifestOes relative to the Ecumenical Council
which were posted on a church in this city, were
torn down by q Turkish mob, yesterday A Sc
rious riot Icing imminent, troops were called
out to preserve order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

THE Fxx1ASs.-The Fenian Congress re-as-
sembled this forenoon, and y stiil In session. A
ton to the results cf It's proccedings, but noeh-
ing definite = Known to outsiders. II is etafed
that there are IL Fenian regiments. fully eouin-
ped. In THE city, readv TO march into Ceuada A.
conclude its labors to-morrow nieht-E y r..
pvess, I'D. 80
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TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
This Afternoons Dispatches.
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS.
IMPORTANT FROM FRANCE

eOAscile-lmperta1 DEGREES
Reunion er Werkfngmen I'm Parts-
Hney Besoave On . Bniverual strike.
fesegTePAed Escissfreiy 10 ne Erens.g Sssr.
PARIS, April 23.-The journal oficiaI eon-
ctins VI hh imperial decree calling upon the people
OF the naton to accept or reject the following
The people approve the liberal reforms which
have been effected in the constitution since fslo
by the Emperor, with the concurrence OF the
gn at legislative bodies of the State, and
ath, lsa0." Other parts Of the de-
cree contain directions for the manner
OF voting. The ballot boxes will be opened n
6p. m. The canvass OF votes will commence
Immediately after the closing Of the balloting.
The form Of the vote will be Eyes, or no." on
a paper, The legal electors Of the army and
their residence, at the time Of the election.
The returns of the vote in each department will
De canyassed In public session by three council
Iors appointed by the prefect Of the depart
The general returns from all the departments
will be finally canvassed in the Corps Iegislatif
The decree IL signed by all the ministers. and
bears the date Of April ed. This is followed by
another decree relative to the vote OF the
French and naturalized citizens in Algiers
Following this again is the text Of the .Seadfus
Consslsg., fixing the constitutions Of the Empire,
as voted by the Senate at q session OF April 10th.
and a circular from the Minister OF the Interior
to the projects of the various depai tments dated
April Dth, authorizing public assemblies for
the discussion of the new constitution. These
assemblies will hold sessions from the 23j of
April to the Sd of May. and every elector, with
out regard TO the pre- 'inct or department which
he may be in At the time, will have the right
to participate in the deliberations. The circu-
lar while IL permits the use of advertisements
and placards treating Of the constitution, be-
cause the law protects the use Of political pla-
cards, recommends the projects TO leave TO the
eiecaors under conditions Of respect for law and
public order, the broadest latitude for the dis
cussion and propagation Of political opinions A
committee OF Legitmists at their nee ling YES
terday resolved 70 vote against the plebescite.
Manifestoes of the International Association
and Federal Chamber Labor Societies of Paris
issued to-day recommend to members and others
TO abstain from voting altogether on the 5th OF
May.
Yesterday grand reunion OF the workmen of
all trades was held In this city, and, after
debate: resolutions were adopted fayoring q
general strike.
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{ The PRoPoeD SHIP CANALS TRRoUaH Cxx-
TRIAL AMKRIoA.-Further private advices Just
received frem Bogata SAte that the Darien ship
canal treaty has been rejected BY the Colon
bian Congress. Private adyices from Coeta Bica
ment has made . treaty With Nicaragua con-
iirminR to Michael Chevelicr and his confreres
OF France the c0nceosion for ship canal via
the San Juan river and the lakes Of Nicaragua.
At the same time come sdvices Of the liberal
concessions b the Tehauntepec Railroad Com
pany from the Mexican government for ship
canal acroQ the Isthmus Of Tehauntepec, and
that il win Be the pbiect OF treaty between
the United States and Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

The EsTINATEs Of the Engineer Departm mt
for Notifications are between four and five all
Lion dollars. The House Appropriation Com
mittee yesterday decided to reduce s.ly per
c.nt. the amount asked
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1e40. TIME TESTS 1877
THE MERITS OF ALL THINGS.
- FOR THIRTY YEARSt~
PERRY DAVIS PAIN KUTIEn

Has been tested in every variety Of Climate and by
almost every nation known to Americans. It il the
almost constant companion and inestimable friend of
no one should travel on our LAKES or RIVERS WITH
OUT 1T.
1t is a speedy and safe remedy for burns scalds
cuts, bruises wounds and various other injuries as
well as for dysentery, diarrh0a, and bowel com
painfs generally, and is admirably suited for every
rsSe OF men on the face Of the globe. Be sure you
call Tor and get the genuine Pain Killer, as many
worthless noetrums are attempted to be sold on the
great reputation of this valuable medicine.
~ Directions accompany each bottle.
Price Is cents, 50 cents, and 81 per bottle.
Sold by all Medicine Dealers mhA eolm&w
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THK FUNDING BILL--The House Committee
on Ways and Means, this morning, had q gen.
eral discussion on the funding bill, but did not
60 into the details Of the measure. The discus
sion, thus far, shows quite diversity of opinion
among the members Of the committee in regard
to the main features OF the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

- The TREASURY DEPARTMENT have haa en-
graved an excellent copy of the heads Of the at
Minister Burlingame and General Thon as
which are to be placed ON the next new issu. O
bonds.
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THE WAR IN CANADA.

A Invasion by Three Fenians-The
Army Charges On Them-TwO.thfrds
Of the Invaders Captured-A Horse
BADLY wounded.
feiegraphsd Esclssipels to f7e Epenfsp iaoy.
MONTREAL, April 23.-Orders have been is-
sued to disband the volunteer corps on ac-
tive service, except those on the frontier
The four persons who were arrested on the
cars on the charge of Fenianism, having given
a satisfactory explanation. were dischar red
A telegram from Hemmingford saws :-"Last
night party of three from the United States
attempted to pass the sentry on post at guard,
two miles from that place. After being duly
challenged and ordered to halt, they were re-
eeived at the bayonets' points by the sentry.
One OF their horses was badly injured and their
wagon overturned and smashed. Two of the
party were arrested and the third escaped.
An investigation to-day led to the belief that
the affair was merely piece of bravado."
TORONTO, April 25-The gunboat Rescue left
Kingston last night. for Prescott, to patrol on
the ST. Lawrence between Kingston and Pres
colt.
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PIMPLES ON THE FACE.

For conedones. black worms or grube, pimply
eruItions and blotched dsfgurations on the face,
use Perry eomedone and pimple remedy. Sold by
all druggists. an Ia mWkS
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DEPARTMENT or STATE.

WASHINGTON, April 1O, 1S70.S
Information has been received at this Depart
ment from George T. Allen, the Consul OF the
United States at Moscow, Russia, of the DEATH
on the 10th Of October last, at Kovno, Of John
Wight, (negro,) q citizen Of the United States,
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~Providence laments the prevalence Of
Sunday cock-hghts.
~The city debt Of Philadelphia amounts to
2.l01 9S3. a. se 7Esasr
~There are only seventy-four Bonapartes
in France, says the French statiscian. q
VNashville, Tennessee, boasts OF Shoe Fly
Base Bah Club.
n1Canes with whistles are at the present time
very fashionable In Paris. .,-,,
~The Cincinnati officials won't allow labor
ers for the city 20 smoke during working hours.
: s1"Grundy Centre s the name of village
in Iowa. ,.,-..-.-
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OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

WASHINGTON, April 81, lsIo.S
Information has been received at this Depsrt-
ment from Mr.. David =. PinReii, the Consul OF
tne United States at Melbourne, Australia. OF
sne death, on the 18th Of December last, at Mel
bourne, or George Ramsey, An American sea-
man belonging to the ship Thomas Fletcher
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EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip,

INTERNAL RKvEsUR--The receipts from this
source to-day were $40, ,S35.27.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

SENATOR ANTHONY has carried an important
reform In the Senate. On his motion on Friday
and Saturday all the bills on the calender not
objected to can be taken up and passed. This
will permit the passage Of numerous deserving
bills which otherwise could not be reached,
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The New York Csmptrollership.
1elslyaRAed Rsclsstreiy % ne Erensaa Star.

NHw YORK, April 23d.-An evening paper re-
ports that Richard B. Connolly Is about to re-
Mayor win reappoint him when he win hold his
ofice four wears.
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Threaten % 0ecedle.

1ete9vGpAed ksdsasety 70 1k 1vesSa0 Stov.
VIENNA, April 3.-There s . strong nove-
Dent in the Tyrol for secession from the Roman
Church in case the question Of infallibility Il
pressed upon the Council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

freckles and tan from the face, use Perry's moth
and frecke lotion. The only reliable and Harmless
remedy. Prepared by Or. B. g. Perry, l9 Rond
street, NY. Sold By all druggists ap B-mWSS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

UCollins Crusoe, late ssinfernal nigRerr now
. cOlored citizen Of Delaware, is eo3ne into
campaign In that State, having "Saulsbury out
Of the Senate' for its objective point in lS7l,-
". II. Cc0ne1cj0l ,. !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

WAsnssroH, April 2, iSs--Jsy oooks q
%. furnish the following quotations q 0ovsru>
mert securfsiee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

The LINE AND STAPF OF THE NAVY BILL
The House Committee on Naval Affairs yester-
day agreed to amend the Line and Staff of the
Navy bill SO as to increase the number Of Lieu
tenants to two hundred, and reduce the number
OF Lieutenant Commanders to eighty; also, to al
low five thousand dollars to the inventor of the
torpedo boat that destroyed the rebel ram Albe-
marie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

GEN. BUTLER got leave of absence for eigh
days, commencing with to-day, and started FOL
Massachusetts last night Unfortunately fol
him, there was a call Of the House last nigh
after he left, and summons has been sent fol-
him to come back and answer for his absence
As he has an important case to attend to a
Taunton on Tuesday, it is hardly probable tha
he will come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

SECRETARY boutwell, AND THE MUNICIPAL
ELEcTIoN-Some Of our city politicians have
lately attempted to induce Secretary Boutwell,
to declare his preference for one or the other of
the Republican aspirants for the Mayoralty.
and by so doing influence the Clerks in the
Treasury Department, but the Secretary per-
emptorily and very properly declines to inter-
fere, and expresses the hope that good Re-
publican will be elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

IMPORTATION OF SMALLPOX PROHIBITED
Information having been received at the War
Department that large number of buffalo
robes, obtained from Indians who had been suf-
fering with smallpox, which robes were un-
doubtedly infected with the virus, were packed
with view to early shipment from some of the
trading posts on the upper Missouri, instructions
have been given to the commanders of military
posts on the river to prevent the shipment, or
the passage OF any boat containing infected
peltries by their posts.
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duced to the President by the Secretary Of State.
and delivered his credentials q minister resi-
dent from Hayti. Mr.. Preston made q brief
address, to which the President replied, saying:
81 thank you for the good wishes which on
behalf Of the President Of Hayti you have ex
pressed for me personally, and for the country
Of which 1 am the Chief Magistrate. So far g
am aware, there b no reason why the existing
friendly relations between the United StateS
and Hayti should not continue and become
strengthened. II Il hoped that your snticipa-
tions OF the advantages 10 be expected for your
country from the policy Of in government, which
! stranger may Be capsule Of judging, that
policy seems TO show wise forbeafance and
foresight. 1t Is natural that recent events in
this country should not only be especially inter-
esting to yours, but thst one Of their most i'm
portant results h political freedom and equality
TO that numeroqs race here, which compoees the
far greater part Of the people Of Hayti, should
OF itself create q sentiment Of reciprocal good
win, which 1 trust may be perpetual"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-23

cart, drawn BY two oxen, and Q uule In tho lead.
with four "American citizens Of African DE-
scent" seated inside, producing from four in
struments the greatest amount Of discord ever
drawn by the same amount Of povvr from
similar extent Of surface. Placarded On these
carts were large bills, with Jones and Re-
FORM" or t" Hopkins and Economy" as taste
dictated or circumstances required. The spe-
cial police we're all returned rebels, while the
deputies appointed by tho United States mar
shall were mostly oolored. Excitement ran hish. .
bloody heads and noses sbounded, the freedom
Of the ballot was amply vindicsted, much bad
whisky spoiled, and al to no purpose. Some
informality had vitiated the election, and the
whole affair turned cut to be :. much sdo about
nothing"
Jacksonville bears the marks Of great enter
prise and thrift. 1t ID large lumber market.
and should 1t continue to improve ut it, present
rate must before long become . plaA Of oonsid-
cradle wealth. Dozens OF stores are being built
to replace those destroyed by large 6re which
occurred some time ago. A very handsome
hotel, called the st. james, hes been erectsd on
the heights by an Albany hrm at Q cost of
800 900, and 10 very commodious house. With
accommodations for two hundred guests. We
found 1t filed to overhowing With invalids In
quest OF health. Very many Of the wonderful
descriptions given Of "this land Of fowersn are
Of course frauds, but for winter residenc
Jacksonville, st. Augustine, or any Of the water
ing places on the beautiful st. Johns ere al
that q consumptive could reasonably ask or ex.
pecf. The accommodations, food. &C., are OF
course tar inferior to those enjoyed at home.
but the salubrity Of the climate and the balmy
air atone for such deficiencies. 1t win not be
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-01-15
The Latest News!

Newspaper duns seldom 40 any
are unable to say "ny'
,,n1ess it be that newspaper deot-
o,.s have neither bowels OF com
nassion nor fear of constables
armed with writs. Albeit 1or tno
sake of putting our delinquent
natrons in default, we hereby ho
t;fv them. collectively and lnol-
vidually, that payday has arrived
and that the printer claims the
prompt payment of his dues
We have in ourportfolio accounts
on good and solvent men TO INC
amount ofs5, OOO-money we nave
earned by hard ticks and grea'
so1f-denial. We put it to the
sense Of honor and justice OF our
dehtors. whether our indulgence
has not gone far enough, and
whether we are not entitled to de-
mand and receive payment With
out parley or prevarication. we
offer no premium for honesty
except our graft ude and a lorna
receipt.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-01-15

n. O.. BULLETIN.-Thls pros
porous daily recently entered up
on it's fortieth year, with the pros
pect of a long and profitable lease
of life still before it. The propri-
etors and attaches have our best
wishes for their success. Few
Journals are conducted with as
much ability as the Bulletin.
One of it's writer's, Mr.. ID. q. Jen-
kins, would ornament the chair
editorial of any journal or period
ical in America.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-01-15

DEATH OF GEN. MOwER.-MaJ.
Gen. Joseph A. Mower, q. 5. A.
commanding the Department OF
Louisiana, died on the 9th inst.
Gen. Sherman telegraphed that
he was "terrib!y distressed at the
sad news" Brevet Maj. Gen. q.
H. Smith has been assigned to
the command of the Department.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-01-15

LEA dispatch has been receiv-
ed here that John Nixon, Esq, OF
the Commission firm of Thornhill
& Nixon, of New Orleans, died in
that city on Monday last. De-
ceased was well known in North
Louisiana and Southern Arkan-
sas. We understand his life was
insured for $4,000.
From the city papers of Tues
day, we learn that Mr.. Nixon's
death was caused by a gunshot
wound, proved to have been
given by Mr.. G. w. Cammack'
cashier of the Citizens Bank, dur
ling an alteration between the
two about the sale of the home
place of Gen. st. John Liddell, of
Cataloula, by the Citizens Bank.
Cammack purchased the property
: for himself and e. B. Cotton and
Chas. Jones, and subsequently
: transferred it to the original own
or, without consulting his part
s ners, for whom Mr.. Nixon, the
Times says, was agent. In the
+ fatal encounter, Cammack APP
: pears, however, to have been thu
argressor. The same transaction
= came near causing very serious
u trouble some weeks ago between
~ Gen. Liddell, Mr.. Nixon and 9th
+ ers. MI. Nixon, as he then toll
L the editor of this paper, was act
. ing simply as the commission
merchant of Mr.. Jones, and in thl
{. capacity no doubt met his death
- now the subject of general an
% deep regret in New Orleans.
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CHECK YOUR COTT0N!!
UsE THE "ODELL COTTON CHECK,

USE The "ODEAA WI Wv o.A
And YOU will not lose in weight only from
natural causes, You will always get your
own cotton for it cannot be exchange6' aha
Won run No risk of getting hight pare io5
yowr heavv one: nor Low Ordinary for GOOD
M,ddlinu Cotton. BY the use OF ms c.e'
vo,, Give your merchant a KEY ~ ALL
ERRORS-they are discovered at once anu
rectified be fore loss is sust aimed IL gives
vour merchant voucher to correctness very
satis:a Glory to him, and you will know VINO 10
to blame in case of losses. 1t Will rele'e
him from blame for another mans !n,I'S sNv
Use the 'ODELL COTTON $3.50 -,
and vour merchant wall RETURN 1T OR hEE'
~ ro1 vo11 to corroborate his account saies
.nd the steamboat clerk can point your cotton
ont oven if all marks from the heads OF oa'eS
orc oone 1t raves steam boatmen much tn,e'
mnch money and trouble. In using tnr
! .sODr11CorTon Check mark simple ietter
| or anv usual mark on the head OF the oa'e'oI
| convenience, and if hundreds OF ba'es are
| m, rked exactly like your cotton ano or VI. S
.anne boat- no one can have ANY NCMDEN
LIKE YOURS, as there are no two "hecA7
alike. :: .,,,,. the
| size If q Mexican dollar. and Is co'hp'e,e
! fastening or lock around the tie-it costs oh'y
| IS cents. and will last the planter, merchant or
| c,ttou de aler many years. 1t IS app1oveu ~
all planters and cotton dealers VINO Il" Se'''
Checks can be ordered through all conntrV
| merchants, any COMMISSION AAo W 49,
General Depot No. 1914 Gravier Street, New
dreams s. w. ODELL.
Monroe. La, Sept 80, 1869. no26H.
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iluces charges and specifications
which. if true, warrant the speedy
of that official by the
legislature. The indebtedness OF
the State and probable means ol
meeting the calls upon the treas
ury the Governor does not give
We are, therefore, at sea as TO
the States financial future.
In reference to the Levee sys-
tenn, the Governor gives but little
specific information, although re-
garding it as second only to the
neace and order of the State. lie
recommends a special tax Tor
levee purposes, to secure the pay
ment of certificates of indebted
ness by the Board OF fuole
Works, the issuance of which ne
deems essential to the success OF
the Boards operations.
The Governor docs not take
hopeful view of the present means
of securing the advantages OF an
education to the children OF the
State. The law lately enacted ne
regards as failure, and recon-
mends that the plan be simpll1ed'
He says that ''self-protection and
self-government alike demand the
enlightment of the Masses a
Democratic sentiment we cordial
ly approve, but suggest that it is
the duty of parents and g'1ardi-
ans, more than it is of the State:
to attend to the education OF the
children.
These are the most lmportan'
features of Gov. Warmoth's mes
(sage. Those Of our readers VIII
desire to be informed further o
} it's contents, may have their anx7
ETY. gratified by referring to on
first page where they will find &C
pious extracts from that doc,
5 ment covering all the points
a general character it embraces.
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change Of schedule.
FRUIT II TREES

V+N 3 51ssGT
TRoM extensive Nurseries Of hs furnished by
- 1nrinG the season OF 1869 and 1870. Dnrimg hmH
ination on tn. Ouacita and tributaries WIZ a any
ro:nt o, the n L. T. r. R. DescrPtiye c"taou ,Hli
nrices at Nurseries, mailed free 70 app,l,
aUts FEeeht on shipments is addition al to Do paio
by purchasers. ~, ..,o,,,ap,ed nv cash
or si"ht draft some house III New OrAe'ns Hun
roe or IrentoA' W. W. FARMER,
>,1 6m AGENT