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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1871-01-06
A Mighty CTy for Holden.

The colored members of the North
Carolina Legislature have published
an address TO the cOlOred people of the
State appointing riday, Jan. 13, day
of fasting and prayer for the safe de-
liverance of Gov. Holden from convic-
ton by the Senate. The address tells
Lord" in the Governors behalf. 1t
charges the Legislature with the pur-
pose to "let loose their murderous
bands" upon the negro, comparing
the Democrats and Conservatives to
Haman, the colored members of the
Legislature to MOrdecai, and the great
body of the colored people to the Jews
of old.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1871-01-06
MI LsiOII MIN II VoI O-N II
UNTIL JANUARY 30.

Chief-Justicc Pearson appeared oil
Friday noon. in the Senate Chamber
of North Cal Olina, and organized the
High Court of impeachment for the
trial of Gov. Holden. The managers
on the part of the House of Represen-
tatives appeared at the bar of the Court,
and demanded that the Court, take
process agasnst W. w. Holden, and
that he be notified TO appear before
that Court for Trial. to answer.
the articles CT impeachment preferred
by the the House OF Representatives.
Process was properly issued, and served
on the Governor. In due time he ap-
peared by cousel, Mr. r. G.. Badger,
who in the name of the Governor,
asked to lie allowed 30 days for the
preparation and answer. On notion it
was ordered that the respondent file
his answer to- the Articles of Impeach-
ment on or before the 23d day of Jan
uary next, and that the managers file
their replication within six days
thereafter, and that the matter stand
for trial on the 30th day of January,
ISL. The Chief-Juftice thereupon an
nounced the Court adjourned till 23d
proX.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1871-01-06
DISEASES CAUSED BY 4 BAD
STATE OF THE BLOOD.
FOR TESTIMONIALS

From Physicians, Eminent Uvincs,
Editors, Druggists, Merchants, &c,
see KOSKOO ALMANAC for this
year.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1871-01-06

lerS of the Scientific American
81 Park Row, n. =.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1871-01-06

$l9S. 1890
Marion Herd{d.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21

In town in Ohio not long ago, the Wo-
men went in bands Of Two and three with
their knitting and sewing into dram.shops
of the place, and spent the whole day with
their work, and talked politely upon vari.
QUE topics. Husbands and friends came
in, saw new things looked, and had not the
courage TO step to the bar and drink. Nhis
was kept up for several days and the re:
suit was every shop in the place was closed
A young lady student in the State Uni.
versity, Of Missouri has gained the first
prize for Greek scholarship. Miss J. T.
Ripley has the honor Of being the first wo.
man who has eyer surpassed the young men
in such contest. This ig ope Of the
fsrights Of woman" which will recognise
the right to be accomplished scholars:
First, Mr.. Valladigham shoots himself in
irving to show how Myers might have shot
himself, and now a German farm laborel
near HAMILTON has shot himself in attempt
ing to show the mode Of Vallandigham'f
death
"Brick" Pomeroy objects strongly to the
new departure, and says: eff radicalism il
right, then let the party that invented il
administer il, say We"
Another negro insurrection is threatened
in Jamaica, and the government is armine
for the event.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21
ACCOMPLISHMENTS NOTICE.

To A. J. Sillings, Saml. Paul, late Sheriff o.
Augusta county, and as such Admr. of William
Wright, decd, Susan Wright, widow of said
VIM. Wright Decd and John Wright, David
Wright, Saml. Cool and Nancy his wife, John
Flory and Sarah his wife, VIM. Wright, Susan
WRIGHT Margaret Wright, Solomon Wright and
Martin T., Shifett and Catharine his wife, and
all creditors of said VIM. Wright, decd, holding
liens upon his real estate. = -ssssssss.
Take notice. that in pursuance Of decree
rendered at the May term 1871, of the County
Court of Augusta County, in the cause of A. J.
Sillings against VIM. Wright's Admr. &C.,
shall, on Friday, the LIST day of September 1871
at my office in Staunton, proceed to take, state
and settle the following accounts:
LIST. An account of the administration upon
the estate Of VIM. Wright, decd, by Saml. Paul
late Sheriff of Augusta County, and as such AID.
End. An account of the outstanding indebt.
edness of the estate of said VIM. Wright, dec d
with the orders of priorities, if any.
3rd. An account of the assets of said estate
personal and real and the fee simple value and
annual rental of said real estate.
4th. An account of any payments that may
have been made upon any claim against sale
VIM. Wright dec d., since his death, by whom
made and the value of any such payments, ane
who is entitled to the benefit thereof t
Together with such matters as may be deemed
pertinent by me, or required by any of the par
ties to be stated, and at such time and place al
lien creditors of said VIM. Wright dec d are re
quired to file evidence of their claims
Given under my hand as Commissioner ofsaii
Court, this 10th day of July 1871.
"3ttF &C. II. HARRISON,
jujl4-4t Commissioner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21

In pursuance of a decretal order of the Circuit
Court of Bath county rendered in vacation, on
the LIST day Of July 1871, in a Chancery cause
therein pending in which VIM. H Bryan, Trus-
tee &C., who sues for the benefit of D. G.. Wise 8
Adm'x and Adm'rs, and VIM. II. Terrill and
VIM B. Ross are PITTS. and Archibald T Rich
ards, John S. Richards, Elizabeth T. Strothers,
Catharine Richards, Hiram G.. Revercomb, Geo.
Revercomb, Cyrus P. Bryan, Hugh N. Richards.
Joshua D. Fry and VIM. W. Shields are defen /,
dants. ta 3si.+ Ts<-. .8s7r
Notice is hereby given to the parties that /
shall proceed, at my Office at Bath Court House,
Virginia, on Thursday, the Oath day of August
1871, to take the following accounts:
LIST. To ascertain what amount of the purchase
money is still due and unpaid on the lands in the
Bill mentioned, which was conveyed by the
PPt'fs Trustee, as aforesaid, to the Def is Arch
ibald I. Richards and John S. Richards, and to
Joshua D. Fry, now decd.
End. To ascertain and state to whom the said
balance of the said purchase money is now due
and payable.
3rd. To take an account of the Judgment and
other liens upon the lands in the Bill mentioned,
including as we'll the lands conveyed as aforesaid
as the lands of the Defendants, Catharine Rich
ards, and Elizabeth 2. Strother and their several
prioritiep.
4th. To ascertain the annual rental and fee
simple value of the said lands respectively.
Given under my hand, this 18th day of July
1871. G. R. McDANNALD,
iul2l-4t Com'r in Chancery of said Court
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21

MINERAL WEALTH IN COLORADO DISCOVERY
OF IMMENSE DEPOSITS

-~NAAs4NSAS
A correspondent of the Denver Ne,cs
says that the mountain village of George.
town is still wild with excitement over the
discovery. Leavenworth Mountain is with
in mile and half Of the Placer diegings.
On its sides silver was discovered by the
Ingraham brothers, two expert miners. some
time in December last. They were in the
employ of the Equator company, and were
drifting when they came across large guam.
titles of mineral imbedded in the "sides %
both above and below the main vein. AZ
ter concluding their work for the Equator,
they went quietly to work for themselves,
and in the course Of three weeks had taken
out from 81, 600 to ST., 500 worth. One
solid chunk weighed seven hundred and
sixty-six pounds, and from it they realized
over $500.
The work, however, could not long re-.
main secret, and the "Silver Patch Dig.
gings' became the rage The excitement
spread, and soon Leavenworth Mountain
was scene OF busy activity seldom Witness
ed. At distance the mountain resembled
mammoth ant hill, so thickly was it beset
with amateur and professional miners. The
scene was an amusing and interesting one.
Many would ''pitch in" dig hole large
enough to contain large cat, and failing to
"strike it," would wend their way down the
mountain. Those ''having the sand ;" bent
themselves on their work, and never failed
in being well rewarded. .as
"l've struck it," was the prevailing ex-
preston, and when an unusually large piece
was takon out, there was rush to examine
IT, and congratulate the lucky finder The
largest solid piece that has yet been found
turned the scales at four hundred and thirty.
two pounds. We saw several pieces Of
pure mineral averaging from two hundred
to three hundred pounds each, which, when
assayed, gave return Of from 1900 to 1000
| ounces per ton. f,a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21
- OMMIssI0NER's NOTICE.


In pursuance of q decretal order of the Circuit
Court Of Bath County, rendered in vacation, on
the LIST day Of July 1871, in chancery cause
therein pending in the name of John G. Mathe-
ny and Mary ]. his wife-Plaintiffs,
Against 4r4
William G. Cleek Exor of Matthias Cleek
deed, Samuel G. Cleek, Jacob Cleeh, Andrew
s. Clesk sna Robert B. Matlaay and Christina
his wife-pefendants
Notice Is hereby given to all parties concern
ed, that shall proceed at my office, at Bath
Court House, Virginia, on Tuesday 2sth day of
August next, to state and settle the accounts of
the defeaaasnt William G. Cleek. as Executor Of
the said Matthias Cleek decd, and if required,
shall examine any of the parties upon Inter
rogatories propounded in writing by either of
the other parties touching the subject herein re-
ferred. Given under my hand this l4th day Of
July 1871:
q. r. MoDANNALD,
Comr in Chancery, Circuit Court Bath Co.
iu101 At
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21

A HUMAN FOOTPRINT Found 800 FEET
UNDER GROUND. -Col. 7. J. Graham,
while up the Kanawha river few days
since, saw the perfect impression of a mans
foot in lump Of camel coal taken from the
mines at Cannelton, ten miles below the
falls. He tells us that the impression Of
the foot is exact and perfect in all its details,
leaving no room to doubt its identity for q
moment. A hill eight hundred feet high is
Immediately over the coal mine from which
the footprint was taken. As the Col. is a
good judge Off mans foot-or woman's
either-and a gentleman of reliability, we
leave the geologist to figure this OUT
Portsmouth (O.) Tyibune e..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21

Texas Cattle TRADE. The Abileue
(kansas) Chronicle gives the following as
the most accurate figures of the Texas cattle
trade this season /: There are now near the
line Of the Kansas Pacific railroad 125. 900
head passed Red River Station, to be driv-
en- on that line, 100, 900; for the Atchison,
Topeka, and Santa Fe railroad, SO, 900 for
the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf
railroad, $4,000; for Union Pacific, 5O,-
600; to be wintered in Kansas and Colo.
RADIO, SO, 900; Missouri, Kansas and Texas
railroad, SO, 900; total, 100000. This is
lower than all the previous estimates though
larger than any previous year.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21
New Advertisements.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

y
10 James Wesley Splitter, Euos Keezle first
admir- of Jacob G. Splitter decd, and Jacob
Glossbrenner and David Ross, This securities, !
and said David Ross Admir- de bonis non of said
Jacob G. Splitter and Peter S. Roller and Jacob
T. Slower, survivors of themselves and Samuel
Funkhouser, decd, This securities, and Alexan.
der Anderson, Admir- of Amanda M. Splitter and
Nancy Elizabeth Splitter. Jared Wellin gton Spit.
Ter, Joseph Worth Splitter, Mary v Splitter, heirs
Of the said Jacob G. and Amanda M. Splitter,
dec d, and j. N. Ryan, Guardian ad Item of the
said Joseph Worth Splitter;
Take notice. that, on Monday the 2Sth day Of
August, 1871, at my Office in Stanton, shall,
in pursuance of two orders jointly made in the
suits, Splitter vs Spitler's Admir- and spitler's
admir- Os. Spitle-'s widow &C., at the June term
A. D. 1870 and 1871 of the Circuit Court for Au.
gusta Co., to which said suit now depending
therein IN chancery you are parties, proceed to
take state and settle the following accounts viz:
LIST. vi the administration of Enos Keezle upon
the estate of Jacob C. Splitter decd.
End. Of the administration de 6onis non of Da-
yid Ross upon the estate of the said Jacob C.
Splitter
3rd. Of the actings and doings of N. K Trout,
surviving commissioner of himself and P. A.
Kinney, decd, as Com'r of sale, and the distri-
button of the proceeds thereof -.
4th. VI the administration of Alexander An
derson, Admir- upon the estate of Amanda NJ.
Splitter decd. llf1r H lq0f fT -
9TH An account between each of the children
OF the said Amanda NJ Splitter and said Alexan-
de: Anderson, her Admir-, of the maintenance of
said children, and the reasonable rents of their
interests in the land occupied by her during her
9Th. OF the present Indebtedness of the said
Jacob q. Splitter decd to such of his creditors as
VIII come forward and prove their claims by sat
isfactory evidence. ffsA ~
said Jacob G. Splitter are also required to attend
and file with the undersigned proper evidence of
their claims, and the said N. K Trout and all
persons in anywise interested must attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
Chanoery for said Court, this 18th day of July
1871,
j. W. GREEN SMITH,
Jnl2l-4t Commissioner
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AS. A. PIPER h SON,
ADJOINING VIRGINIA HOTEL,
HAVE A CHOICE STOCK {

SUMNER DRESS GOODS.
They are closing out rapidly at COST far cash.
An opportunity to buy choice styles on such
terms rarely occurs. We will only name a few
of the leading kinds of goods, viz:
Embroidered Grenadines, (black ground,
Embroidered English Thread Grenadines,
white d., a.a.ssa -a-l4l, j. .-ll
Zephyr Mohair ia new article,) tt~sEst lrar
China Frow-Frow, (choice,)
Striped, Black and White Thread Grenadine
Plaid Japanese Poplin, Grey and Buff Japanese
Poplin, s@ @Asi ss&54 u 81
Ashes of Roses Organdy-Lawns, Fereales
Plaid, Plaid and CHECKED Nainsook,
White Goods, Alpacas Prints 1sts
Llama Lace, and Imitation Points, ..
Lace Collars, Rufning, Pique Trimming,
L. G. Handkerchiefs, Lace de-,
Bleached and Brown Cottens, Sheeting,
Irjah Linen, Cottonades Linen Drilling, &c.,
&c. &C.,
Cambria, Lining Goods, Shirts,
NOTIONS ENERALAF.
Min Ws will take great pleasure In showing
the stock (whether you purchase or not, J and
think you will agree with US that prices are ALL
RIGHT. We have on hand very extensive
STOCK OF WARE,
at reduced prices, including 10 French China
Tea Sets; also White Granite Ware, OF every
kiad Rockingham and Yellow Ware, Glass
Ware, assorted Glass Fruit Jars, Jelly Glasses,
Goblets, Tumblers, &c. &c.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21

Crop MADE WITH a CoURr1Na HoRsE.-
We arc again called upon to record the ex-
PLOTS in farming Of Mr.. ]. G. Wall, who
lives near Rufin, with the same horse he
rode while counting his wife, who has half a
dozen children. He made a crop of tobacco
last year which brought him $1,293. He
cultivated about four acres with this horse,
now % years old, and realized from them
the above amount. Every year since the
war his crop Of tobacco has sold for more
than his land would bring -DanviHe
Times.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21

THE KU-KLux BILL, &c. Washington,
July 15.-The Attorney General at Wash.
ington instructs district attorneys to make
extraordinary exertion in tho execution Of
the ku-klux bill. Whenever they hear Of out.
RACES they shall procure warrants from the
Federal commissioners, srrest parties &C.
oused, and have them hep bound oyer or com:
mittea 4atiil the ensuing term Of the FEEDER;
al Gourt a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21

BowEA.--The presidential pardon does
not make the person claiming SO to be Con.
gresham Bowen's wife. The pardon re.
mits the penalty, but does not alter the fact
of the verdict. We're Bowen to die the per-
son in question would have no mors right Of
inheritance than the dispenser Of the par.
don himself. N, 2, World.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21

Edgar pbell-Plaintif,
against Hf1 }s.l..
Andrew Lockridge ct azs-Defendants,
In Chancery. si-....
This cause having been referred to me- as Com
missioner of the Ciicuit Court Of Bath County
with Instructions to take the following aceoun ts
LIST, An account of all matters in controversy
between the several parties to this suit of the
several demands in the Bill mentioned. And,
End. An account of all the liens upon the Lands
of the Defendant Andrew Lockridge in said Bill
mentioned, whether by Judgment or otherwise,
showing tIsis seYera, ana respective legal priori-
ties, The parties, Plaintiffs and Defendants, will
take notice, that I shall proceed at my Office, at
Bath Court House, Virginia, on Thursday the
3lst day of August 1871 to execute said order of
reference, and they are requested to attend
Gwen under l} my hand, this 44th day of July
1871. '''' ''' 81
f C. R. McDANNALD, b.
Com'r in Chancery Circuit Court Bath Co..
iu121-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-We understand from
a reliable source that anthracite coal, Of as
good quality as can be foundin Pennsylvania,
has recently been discovered by some mi
ners, who were prospecting near Walnut
Cove, six miles from Germantown, and it is
thought there are vast quantities between
there and Germantown right on the line of
the proposed railroad from Danvile to
Statesville. -DayviRe Times.
This is important to the Lynchburg &
Danville road, and to the whole country.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Adam G. Cleek, Sheriff of Bath county, and
as such Admir- of Charles NJ. Rhyme. decd, and
the said Cleek in his own ight,-Paintiff,
against 5- l--l
John NJ. Rhyme, Jas. Rhyme, Caroline Rhyme,
Geo. NJ. Rhyme, Harriet Rhyme, Elizabeth Rhyme
and Kitty Rhyne-Defendants.
The above cause having been referred to me,
as Commissioner of the Circuit Court of Bath
county-Notice is hereby given to the parties
Plaintiff and Defendants that shall proceed at
my office at Bath Court House, Virginia, on
Wednesday, the Both day of August, 1871, to
state and settle the accounts of Adam G.. Cleek,
Admir- of Charles NJ. Rhyme, decd Ind, To
take an account of outstanding and unsatisfed
debts against the said Intestste at the time of his
death, and 3rd, an account of the solvent debts
due to said Intestate's estate. Creditors of said
Intestate will present their claims, properly au-
thenticated on or before the said 30th day of
August next, and in case they fail so to do, no
provisions will be made for the payment of the
same. s.i 'l
Given under my hand, this 18th day of July,
1871. G. R. MoDANNALD,
Com'r in Chancery, Circuit Court Bath Co.
iu12l-4t ttt a-,- Aili f
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Hotels.
FORD9S HOTEL,
RECMyNO.V.D, VIZ.
$3.50 Per Day. $3.50 Per Day

$3.50 Per Day. $3.50 Per Day.
Situated in the heart of the City, commanding
fine views, and adjoining the Capitol Square
and Governors Mansion.
This splendid new Hotel, the only one situated
in the fashionable portion of the City, and adj
joining the beautiful Capitol Park, with its Stat
uary, Monuments, Fountains and Flower Beds
is newly and elegantly furnished throughout,
and its Bill of Fare is not excclled in quality and
variety by any house in the State:
There has been recent additions of several
splendid Rooms to this spacious house, together
with large and elegantly arranged Reception
Room.
Special Suits of Rooms always ready for We'd
ding and large Travelling Parties. The arrange
ments are frst-class in every respect. The price
of Board has been fxed-owing to the great
scarcity of moneY-at the reasonable sum of
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George evercomb-Plaintiff,
pS. iesF~
Cyrus P. Bryan, Hiram G. Revercomb and
Mark Boon-Defendants
The above cause having been referred to me az
Com'r of the Circuit Court Of Bath County
Notice is hereby given to the parties, Plain tiff
and Defendants, that shall proceed at my Of
fee at Bath Court House, Virginia. on Saturday
the 26th day of August 1871.
lst. To state and settle the accounts between
the defendants II. G. Revercomb and Cyrus P.
Bryan, SO as to ascertain the balance due (ifany)
from the defendant Bryan to the defendant
Revercomb or to the Plaintiff as his assignee.
End. An account of the judgment liens upon
the land in the bill mentioned, as well upon the
House and Lot conveyed by the Defendant Rev.
ercomb to the Plaintiff, showing their respective
dates and their legal priorities. 3rd. To ascer-
tain and state the number dates and amounts
of any judgment liens against the said Hiram
G. Revercomb, paid off and satisfied, either
wholly or in part by the Plaintiff, as security of
the said Hiram G.. Revercomb and 4th. The
annual rental and fee simple value of the said
last mentioned House and Lot Given under
my hand this l4th day of July 1871.
G. R. McDANNALD,
Com'r i'll Chaneery Circuit Court Bath Co.
.,,J0
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-07-21

A RULES held IN the Circuit Court Clerks
N Office for Allegheny County, on Mon.
day the 3rd day of July, 1871.
James F. Keyser in his own right and as one
of the Administrators of Flemming Keyaer decd,
Resin Simpson and Mary J. his wife, (late Mary
J. Keyser, Franklin Bradshaw and Esteline V.
his wife, llate Estslne Y. Keyser) heirs and dis
tributes Of Flemming Keyser decd.
agaaigss 4t,."
VIM. q. Keyser, Administrator heir and dis
tributee of Flemming Keyser deco and Margaret
Keyser, widow and Loumina Keyser infant of
the said FleHming Keyser dec d and John A
ret Keyser, John Keyser and Elizabeth his wife,
(late Elizabeth Keyser,) and James Walter Key
ser and Alexander Keyser, infant children of
Andrew J. Keyser, decd, and the children of
Margaret Keyser decd, to wit; VIM. A. Simpson
aad Mary sepfgA mAqF hy hsr a,st a as
ond marriage, and Marsh, her last husband,
heirs and distributes OF Flemming Keyser,
deg d. a :
in ehaaeeay, w
! The object of this suit is to obtain settlement
| OF the Administration accounts, an account OF
| the rents and profits Of the Real Estate, an &C.
count of the debts due and owing from the estate
| of the intestate Flemming Keyser, decd, and a
decree for the sale Of the said Real Estate in Or
der to a distribution of the proceeds among the
several parties entitled thereto.
The defendants, John 4 Dickson and Marga-
ret, bis wife, (late Margaret Keyser, John Key
ser and Elizabeth his wife, Qate Elizabeth Key
sef) VIM, A. Simpson, Mary ]. Simpson, Ida e.
minor, not having entered their appearance,
and it appearing from satisfactory evidence that
they are each non-residents of this Common
wealth. 1t is ordered that they do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice, and do what is necessary to protect their
interests.
J6tHNR PHARR, Ok
Robertson, Terrll McAllister, pa.
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/ 4 GREAT SLAUGHTER.-M. P. Funk
| N houser & Go. have just returned from
Baltimore with fresh stock of very desirable
goods bought so very low, that many goods in
| the stock have been reduced below cost to effect
uniformity in oar prices. Please look for prices
given inr this papsae. aa a:4
DICH Plain Empress Poplins soc worth 75c.
BLAIN Suit Poplins 3oc and &c.
DLAID serges at size worth Soc