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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-12
SNAKES.
One of the Most ENtraOrdlnar
SIaries ON Record.

one of the Most Extraordinary
Stories ON Record.
From the Louisville (MisseurD LEDGER
The Rev. DR.. Hankins, of Ridgeway,
gave to b. j. Rotan, Esq, of this place,
the particulars Of the following frightful
story, and to the last-named gentleman
we are indebted for the same. DR.. Han
kins was the attending physician, and
is man of responsibility, and as the
story, unreasonable as it may seem,
comes through only one person Of trust
worthiness, we car safely vouch for its
truth: Mrs. Sarah Parker the wife Of
Thomas Parker, living near Shawnee
town, had been afflicted for some time,
and about two months ago grew worse
and was troubled with frequent spasms.
Just as she was recovering from one of
these fits, while suffering very much, her
attendants discovered four snakes, some
ten or fifteen inches long, crawl from
her mouth, cape and gaze around, and
then seek hiding place among the hair
of her head These the doctor secured
and placed them in Jar of water, and
fed them on sugar to keep them alive,
About an hour after the four snakes
came from her mouth, another, much
larger, and nearly three quarters OF an
inch in diameter, crawled so far out that
Mrs Parker caught sight Of it, when she
again went into spasm. An effort was
made by the physician to seize this one
with his tweezers, but it disappeared
down her throat The snakes captured
we're, as we nave stated, between ten and
fourteen inches long, and the doctor
described them as nearly as large as his
little finger. They had peculiar joint
about an inch and half back of their
head, aud were Of darkish brown color.
They gazed about as if strangerst 10 light
and living objects Two or three of the
snakes we're sent to physicians aud ma
turalists in Chicago and St. Louis, aud
these scientific men write back that they
belong to no species known to them, or
found in NATURAL or scientific history.
Mrs. Parker lived about two months
after this terrible occurrence, and died
on the ID inst Owing TO objections by
her husband, no post mortem examina'
ton Of the body was had.
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For the Public Ledgerl
SOUL MELODIES.


For the Public Ledgerl
SOUL MELODIES.
The worlds bright throng is passing along.
With its music sweet and clear.
And eager hearts are lulled by its song,
While its soft notes charm the ear.
And this music sweet. may often cheat
The soul of some sad hours,
While the joys thus felt may seem replete i
In these bright elysian bowers.
Again and again do we heed the strain.
/ OF this gay and happy band.
And ever void is left within;
The gold was but shining sand
No! 'tis not the fare of a gaudy glare.
As it lures wandering eye, trA
That lishtens the heart of its load Of care,
Or brightens gloomy sky.
But one kind word in sorrow heard.
VIII make a responsive strain,
And the heart once sad will be sweetly eheered
TO Joy and gladness again;
And oft for while, may be seen a smile,
Though the heart be laden with care
As the lay green. in its beauty wild
Clings best TO q tree that is bare. l
In glittering halls and pictured walls ii,.
May be cherished the young and fair.
And sll may look bright in this liquid light
While the soul is wrapt in despair tl
Far down in the glade ofthe hearts s deep shade
Is a harp untouched by the throng."
Whose answering notes were never made
To respond to the worlds gay sOngl
But "stil small voice" is its honored
choice, .fr.rt
While love for its love it will claim;
And its notes in union and silence rejoice.
And their melody sweetly proclaim.
MEMPHIS. October 3. 1871. l.. s. 7.
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striking Illustration Of womRn's
Rights.

The Chicago journal says: One Of
the touching abilities Of woman TO
maintain her rights" as against the
cruel encroachments Of the tyrant man,
was given in a West Lake street omni'
bus a few days since. The vehicle was
coming down town with a full load OF
passengers-every seat was occupied,
aud most Of them by ladies. In a cor
ner, however, near the door sat a well
dressed gentleman, who was apparently
enjoying the ride as well as could be
expected.
Presently the bus stopped in response
TO an outside signal, aud the door was
opened hyi. respectable looking woinan,
who. ON seeing there were no vacant
seats. turned to the gentleman in the
corner and said. Won't you come
outside. sirY To this.very polite and
reasonable request the gentleman re-
sponded by giving his seat TO the mod
est female, and getting outside, where he
stood on the steps Of the vehicle IN the
broiling sun, and rode the remainder OF
the trip. The incident was refreshing
to the other passengers, for i indicated
the daWning Of better era for the down
trodden women Of Chicago, an era
wherein their rights shall be re-
spected, aud ynnis in panialoonl shall
learn 70 keep their proper places
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ZOE sALs.
Lots For Sale in Ida City,
-ON-
Long island, New York.

IDA CITY is SITUATED on LONG IS
l land, 35 miles from Now York city. tho
Long Island railroad running centrally
through Ida City. lots there are hereby Of
fered for sale on the following termss Fifty
dollars each, on o credit Of ten years. pays
BILE in ten annual indictments say IS % per
year on each lot. The parties owning the
above property propose 20 sell 10 the Southern
people one-half Of the lots. ssny slNn. on the
above terms. without interest. The East
River Bridge Il now in provess &c c1ustfuc
WHICH New York is situaied, with Long u
land.
This is q good Opportunity forany pefson0t
this section Of country 20 Invest smal sams
ia the purchase Of thrfe1 lots. Terms are
easy, and within the reach of ~. Property
on Long Island viii rapidly iac ease IN ttiue
Mar Of the City Of Ida tnn be seen, anit
full information given, upon applicalion beias
made 10 ~. fuNIAlNH,
CofreFli1ndinf Secretary,
No. - Madieln stiesi- .
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a CARD.

A LII LETTERS AND INQUIRIES rs
Areferenee to Ida City and the purchaseand
sale Of lots should be addressed 70 ny. fon-
taine. Corresponding Secreiary No ~ Aadi-
son street. Memphis. Tenn. The tito 20 toe
property is perfect IN ne, and ne aiffrise
ment and maps pubiishtd c0frccth ciiJieni
the value aud attractions Of the place.
ll3-il JACOB THOMPSON.
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No Entry Fees In any Department.

The Directors will use every precaution in
their power 70 secure the safety Of articles
and animals. but cannot be responsible for
any losses.
The beautiful track Of one mile Is in com
plete order and can not be exeeiled In Amer
irniIis viii Inn evcry half hour from Mem
phis 10 the grounds. al &c the round trip.
Omnibuses and hacks. IN abundance. can be
also procured All the railroads transport
passengers at half rates, or one fare both
ways. By having tickets stamped At the gate.
Visitors are particularly requested 20 have
their tickets stamped at the gate. otherwise
they forfeit their right 70 return free.
Prof Mathew #. Maury,
Known throughout the world a. a msn Of
Genius. Science and Learning. will deliver
the Annual Address on Monday. October 10Th.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
For a four-hcrse coach OF omnihns--..-..1 90
For q tso-horfe hack or csrrinrt ipubliol 50
For each person. whether In carriaEe. on -
horse or on ~
For children under twelve years Of age
and over .
For children under six years Of are.-,....f Free
For Premium list apply 10 or address the
Secretary oiiics Of Vlamher q Commerce.
IACOB thompson. President.
LEoS TEousDV Z secretarl l1-tl
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BURYETT's KALLIsToY neutralizes the
poisonous bites of mosquitoes and other
insects, and is a sure preventive.
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: B1/oK sINDERY.

nLANK BOOKS, PAPER RULING. AND
ID bindinf 81 svsry dencription. e1ecutet IN
= very superior manner, and warranted 70
afve entire satiEfatticn.
nE Ny Blank Book rareremb1ee1 tte lrst
mills In America ny stock eonfut oi ne
fnerf In The entire m u. ard prices y con.
hnlfio fhalf inilfelt % i've ne a cah 6ei.rs
ordarInE elEIuha1i III
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Iifc Is a sleep. Old men are those
Who have slept the longest, they only
begin 70 vaken when Il Is time % die.
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PROPOSALS.
NOTICE no CONTRACTORS.

HAVING BEEN APPOINTED BY THR
III County Court Of Shelby county, Commis-
sioners 20 build q bridge across Nonconnah
crtek. upon the Horn Lake road. We propose
% the lowest and most responsible bidder
be furn fishing plans and specihczti0ua f5r The
same-rsaervinE the riFkt 10 reieei anY and
all bids. Apply Al the olice Of d. II. Town
ssnd. 20 frontstrsei.
u. III. TOWNSEND.
PETER MITCHELL.
WM. II. HOkdkL,
&-N Commilsioners.
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WATCHES, JEwELRY, ETc.
CLosING our SALE.

HAVING TO REMOVE FROM Ny OLD
III place, have resolved O. close out ny
entire stock. confiTting OF Watches.
ClSeks, JeWeiry. spectaeies, Gold
! mean What say, and evsrybody 4 in
vited 10 try ne.
street, under the Peabody Hotel.
A rod chance Cor Counirl Aerch1nis.
are requested 70 call for u ~ November n
or d viii Be sold areoriirE q laH..
El78 JOSEPH GOODMAN.
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EDUCATIONAL.

TlHIS ACADEMY. FOR THE EOUCATf0Nt
Il Of young ladies. is under the funeIIr icnA q
ence Of the sisters oI s.. Dominic. o. cIll's
Of Instruction ineIndcs useful and ornalct.lll
branches of education. cnecial attention
given % moral and polite dfr0iimfnt. Iho
% hEfIInEEn, aud closes about the Ia.l n
June Terms per session, paflHlr hlll 10 ~
vance. 50. So. 50 aud 500. arcur|IIIN O. f0.
agreed class of The pupil. IUr iaIlnof
turmation apply % or alirrr. ne
MOTHER riFFLIII.
lA-I ST. Afnt' hrslt1'Fi
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The Llat Of the MochanIcaI Division

can challenge competition. and cannot be cx-
celled for conpleteness in detail and c0mpre-
hensiveness In conception. Every Mechanic
and Manufacturer Of Memphis should be
nToud to compete In such n list, and should
send his best fabrics for exhibition.
The Directors OF the Agricultural Society
are happy to announce that they have had the
hearty and EealOus aid Of the Memphis Me-
chanics' Institute in preparing thi. List, who
wilfhhve charge Of thnt Division OF our Fair;
and from whom, under their enlightessd
management and personal supervision. the
Mechanical Division cannot fail 10 be the most
complete success ever attained at Fair or
Exposition In the Southwest Steam motive
power will be provided 70 drive machinery.
premiums.
The grounds are being set in complete order,
and every facility IN the power Of the Ditec-
tory will be provided for exhibiting articles az
the Fair. Ample guards will be provided for
the safety of articles and animals. and feed
for the latter will be furnished at market rates.
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ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18Th,

Tho grand Trotting Premiums. open to the
world. will be awarded. l hHa
Fastest horse. mare or gclding.~ $500
Second fastest horse. mare or geld'ng....-- l5O
Third fastest horse. mare Or gelding.---..- go
These are private Premiums, awarded BY
several pphlic-spirited gentlemen OF the city
Of Memphis.
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In Every Department. the List of
W PremluSns II Complete.

The Agricultural Division has been care
faIly and thoroughly revised, and presents
suoll an attraction rs should enlist all the
spirit of emulation, which the Society designs
10 promote. for the benefit Of Agriculture.
We invite competition from all our people.
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A TROTTING PREMIUM

for the best trottinR horses. excepting the
second day TUESDAY, l7th). when there will
be a PACING MATCH. iIH ll
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IMPROVED SHUTTLE OR LOCK-SHTCR SEWING MACHINE


ighest running Shuttle Machines yet made. -.
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In, ls66 the city Of Portland vas de-
vastated By terrible coufagraiion. Il
c0mmeneed in boot shop on High
street, on the 9TH Of July. aud famed by
a strong southerly yale. rAgei through
the city, destroying everything within a
space Of one aud half miles long by a
quarter Of q mile vide. About one half
Of ~ city Including he business part
vas laid IN ruins Upwards Of hfty
buildings we're blown up 70 stop the pro
rress Of the flames, but without avail,
aud ne iefror-slrielren inhalitAnts hei
from the illfated city for safety. The
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POINTS OF EXCELLENCE: /:

Beauty and Elasticity Of Stitch.
Perfection and 2implielty OF Machinery.
Using both threads directly from the sp0ols.
No fastening of seams by hand. and no waste of threa'
Wide range Of application without change of adjustm
The seam its beauty and rmness after washing
Besides doing all kinds Of work done by other Sewing
the most beautiful and permanent Embroidery
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78|74|
1871.
THETHIRDANKuALFAIR OF THE
Memphis Agricultural
MECHANICAL SOCIETY

The Premiums offered amount to $40, 900.
These Premiums are distributed fairly be-
tween the Agricultural and Mechanical Di-
visions. Every day there will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-10-31

estly discussed. The work, which Vas the drst
to hiring Mr.. Darwln's name TO the notice OF tho
scientifc public consists Of recod OF his ohserva
tons In tho countries visited duri voyage round the
world In . vessel OF the British navy. The expedition
WAS under aiken about forty Yeas ago. for the purpose OF
completing survey of Patagonia AMI TERRA del Fdego
AMI of arrying chain of chronOmetrca measurements
round tho world. Mr. Darwin accompanied the expedi'
ton us a volunteer fV the sake Of the opportunities
which afforded Of anampc and novel range Of research
IN his favurite branches natural science Apart from
the interest which has Iucnty attached to his namr
the work Is one Of value AMI atTactivcnHss both for
the immense amount Of curious information which pre-
scut4 and the vivacty and Intelligence OF It's STYLE 1t
forms OH OVERLOOKING sOrehOusc Of facts especially In
the department OF zoology, which at the time OF their
original publication, new TO tho scientific world
and which have stree been freely drawn upon for author
| fly and illustration by eminent and popular writer's.
With even greater simplicity than that which gives so
powerful charm TO the personal Narrative Of Hum
rodt 1t exhibits similar accuracy Of observation and
! grace Of description.
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BANKING AND FINANCIAL.
OrEIcE OF FIsK & HArCH.

OFFICE of flSK u HATCH
BANKERS and Financial AGENTS Of The CktSGpCCkc end
The rails are being laid on the Western Division
of 100 miles OF the Extension of this grea. East and
West Trunk Line which i'll Il short time will be
ready for travel and traffic, and to commence the
transportation of Kayawha coal to the OHIO N'Ier'
The earnings of the Eastern Division OF "a miles,
Il local road, awaiting the completion OF tue Mlu-
die Division Of 100 niles, will reach this year nearly
So 0OGO. The total cost If the entire road, and the
large equipment required for it's mineral and through
traffic, will be fully $30000OOO Tho total amount
Of the FIRST MORTGAGE Bonds, which We are now
selling, is FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS, of which only
about four millions remain unsold. the proceeds OF
Which, with the Cash on hand VIII be ample Tor the
completion of the entire line. The Inducements
they offer to investors are perfect security; great
popularity, and high price when the road is fin
ished; the Same rate OF interest rs FIvErwENTIEs;
principal and interest both payable il United States
gold coin in New-York City; their present low
prico a3 and accrued Interest,", 20 per cent less than
Fiye-TwenticS, with equally certain payment OF III
terest and principal
We recommend them to our friends and customers
with the same confidence with which We hay" al
ways recommended tho UNITED STATES GOVERN
NENT and tho CENTRAL PACIFIC BONDS
We continue to buy and sell CENTRAL PACIFIC
BONDS and fully expect they WILL in time, reach the
price of Fivo-Twenty Bonds. They arc dealt In az
the principal money ceners OF tho world; the COM
pany have mono left and can issue no more on their
Main Line, rs tho amount was fixed by act Oh ooh-
ess at S25 SS5,OOO; tho property uledHeu 10 SooA0
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T"r ezra mails for Europe tomorrow, Nor steamer
20 tia, viii close ut p. AT the Merchants -
cll"ll', \ SO and 50 PInc-at
IT, mO.Cy kct has been easy. aud 7 per cen,
The al rate uhLt all In the afternoon the
,ourrsc Of brokers gathered at tho OF Broal-s
.' T., rhangepdcc made money Grtiacidlly abundant
) cf,i.g it freely call rs low and per cent.
O. this Is true indication Of Tic market The
ha doing but little in the way Of receiving or re-
r,:.H currency the scarcity OF notes Of small demon
olrn POSSIBLY checking the Southern outflow. Iu TIE
IaarkC there is variety OF quotations, though
r yiTe rates about 10 and II per cent. We hear
oi OF OF the very best gilt edged paper at per
cert, While, the other hand, another pcco OF dry
goods paper WAS marked of at per cent n month.
ylr much determination In the selection Of names
Owing clerical error In the report Of the National
BrUlaT#y RaEk, IN last weeks statement tho legal
udo:s stated ut Sl,5i9OO. 1t should have been
<.s9GN, difference OF sE35,OCo in favor OF that bank
ca amount. added 10 tho aggregate OF legal tenders
,ws Uclcase over the previous week OF $40 500 In
>trud of a los, reported.
Government bords have been quiet but Arm all day.
AID tr0ut any special change III prices Fisk & Hatch
. t- IN, pti A.,
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WINsLow, LANMR & Co. .


for sale at 90 per cent aud accrued interc in
rency and recommend as All investment Of the most
undoubted character. the Z Per Cent Bonds Of the
GRAND RArIDs AND INDIANA RAILROAD COMPANY.
They lave 30 years to run, principal AID interest
payable in gold, coupon registered, interest Oct
Der and April. They are secured by first mortegre
on 220 miles Of finished road and 100 miles more in
progress, and on Lard Grant Of one million one
hundred ard siTty MousGaa acres of lumber land in
Northern Michigan. The road extends from Fort
Wayne, where it connects with the extensive system
of reads ccnterng at that point, nOrthrI!y, and
having been flushed through the rich Agricultural
region of Southern and Central Michigan, has now
penetrated the Land Grant. The lands have been
recently put upon the market, aud are being rapidly
sold. BY The terms Of tive mortgage the proceeds OF
TIE land must be invested by the Trustees in the
purchase of tie Bonds which insures their constant
re-purchase from the holders. This Land Gant 10
estimated TO be worth Si2UO.OOO, ard Is probably
more available for immCdi3tc sale than any other
Land Grant ever made 10 any company The whole
issue is Eight Million Dollars of which. more than
six millions have been disposed of. This road IL nm
Ms connection IF the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and
Chicago Railroad, and the Pennsylvania Railroad,
3" has H. powerful support Of thost COMPANIES
- 'f';r n'imerOUs alilI'ted lines. 1ficSc Bonds
.r. .,..i in large iiarJ to the most prudent in
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n NOOhE IN W"
No. 20 Wall b, N. \,

MISSOURI. Iowa, AND NEBRASKA RAILROAD FIRST
MORTGAGE SEVEN PER CENT GOLD BoNps.-Tbis
road runs between the Hannibal and st. 10 Railroad
ond the Burlington and M-sorIi River Railway,
opd will be rival of thes, Dads and of the Rock
T.Ior5 and North-Westcru Railroads 1t passes
through tier of counties west Of the Mississippi
whose statistics promise larger business than sOne
" ;.o Aforementioned rivals enjoy. All the said
UraI sea are protabl and successful to an
eminent degree. 1t is pushing forward with rapdty.
nonch road finished and presents solid security
for its present issue Of bonds ,,..
We offer them at 20 and accrued interest,
GEORGE oPDYKE Il Co,
25 Nassau-st.
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A. S. HATCH.

FIRST MORTGAGE SINKING FUND LAND GRANT BONDS
OF TIE
ST. JOSEPH AND DENVER CITY RAILROAD COMPANY,
IL DENOMINATIONS OF $1,000, $500 AND 800, can
now be had from the undersigned or through the
principal banks and bankers Of the United States
The attention Of investors is invited to the merits Of
these Bonds secured by first and only m6ttgage on
the road, equipments. franchises and property Of
trunk line of railroad which will shorten td distance
between New-York and San Francisco some go miles,
and in addition the mortgage to secure tie Bonds
covers land grant of 10000 Of the most fer
tile land in tho West which is prohibited from being
cold at less than four S4 dollars per acre by tho
terms of the mortgage deed, and according to the
present market price of the Illinois Central COmpa-
nys lands is worth Sls75OOOO. This loan was origi-
nally for s. 10000 but has been largely reduced by
subscriptions of actual investors. The remaining
balance Of the loan is offered at Oh and accrued in
tcres but tho right is reserved to advance the price
at any time without notice.
The Bonds have thirty years to run bear per
cent interest, payable in Eew-York, London OF
Frankfort-on-the Main, at the option OF the holder,
without notice free of taxes. Both PRINCIPAL AND
INTEREST ACE PAYABLE IN GOLD They are Coupon
Bonds, but can be registered with the coupons
ON, or can be registered with the coupons OFF,
and interest paid to registered owner. Interest pay
able August Is ard February 15 Aiberal sinking
fund formed from the entire land sales, In payment
for which the bonds will be received at paF and ac-
cried interest provides for the early extngisment
of this loan.
Tristces-Farmers' Loan and Trust Company.
These bonds offer favorable inducements to parties
desiring to fund their FiveTwenties, or other hign
priced securities.
In converting Five-Twenties the investors reanzo
II per cent profit on the principals 2per cent PER an
mum excess of interest and at the same time get
perfect security.
Maps, circulars, documents, and full information
furnished on application.
Tbou0h Getting as agents for the sale ofths loan, our
firm bun and sell in their regular business the coa1 o.
the ST. Joseph aud Denrer Cy Railroad Co"po"y those
of the Eastern Li,isou being H0 quoted at lC3 d"d 40
crusd infret These Sere originally placed by us Gt9f
TANNER Co.. Bankers. No. II WaL-St-
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.i- ',,.. AID RocK ISLAND PER CENT FIEfT
M"ar.t.i tnNvERTi. II GOLD BoNDs may row he
v,tainc., ION tie uuGer i'yed, and from banks and
bamA"i jarpu2hOut the country at
NINETY AID ACCRUED INTEREST
The are secured by mortgage on 81 miles Ct
completed road connecting the cities OF Peoria and
Rock Island and having L:vigabe river II each end.
The Road forms part OF short through route from
thc Atlantic to the Pacific roads and its net earnings
are largely in OF tie interest the total issue
of bonds, which is about $3.50 per mile The busl
ness offered is suiiie lent TO pay large dividend on
the capital stock making the Bonds Absolutely safe
and very desirable investment.
Maps and pamphlets furnished. contain? fall par
IiruarS. By TCkS a BROTHERS, II N,.ss.S.s:.