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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-03
GREAT FORTUNES.

GREAT FORTUNES. AND How THEY WERE
MADE; or, The Struggles and Triumphs of
our Self-made Men. BY James ID. McCabe
Jr., Author of planting the Wilderness, -
1.-THE Aid-de-Camp," etc, etc. Illustrated
with numerous engravings, from new and
original designs by G. +. and L. b. Bensell.
Published by l.. Hannaford & Co.. Cincin-
natl and Chicago, publishers Of first-class
subscription Books
The title of this work indicates a non
uiaT book, suited to all classes of read
ers, and such tits; while the high stand
ing of the firm which publishes it IS a
guarantee of its intrinsic merit. 1t is q
handsome octave, clearly printed, beau
tifully bound, and illustrated with nu-
merous wood engravings remarkably
tine in design and unusually well exc
cuted. We are not surprised TO learn
that it is meeting with n large and
rapid sale.
In an admirable manner, Great
Fortunes" meets the great and general
desire for particulars respecting the
self-made men of this country. 1t shows
how-that is, in what way and by what
efforts-success was won by those whose
careers it sketches: how poor boys,
without friends or influence, have risen
TO the front rank of American capital
lists how a fortune of forty millions
was won by poor school-master; how
sand dollars saved by determined
young boatman.
1t shows how newspaper which was
first published in cellar has become
the wealthiest journal in the land how
cabinot-maker's apprentice made the
world his debtor, and built up an i'm
mense manufacturing business, which
is now conducted in the largest build
ing in the United States; how the in
vention of poor schoolmastcr, .uneX-
pectedly thrown out of employment,
created one of our most important ma
tional industries, and made many States
rich and powerful; how printers APP
prentice madc his way in the world.
and became the head of the largest pub
fishing house in America.
1t shows how poor cattle droVer be-
came one of the "Kings" of Wall street,
an unknown mechanic a millionaire in
the short space of seven years, a butch
cr,s son the wealthiest man in America,
n New England farmers boy the first
merchant in the land, a penniless law
yer Chief Justice of the United States,
a farmers orphan boy the most famous
of living sculptors-with many more
such examples; how energy, talent and
patient industry have always met with
success, when properly cXerted; how
Intelligence and strict attention to bu-
siness-not ''sharp" practices and over
reaching-have been proven to be the
only sure and safe road to prosperity.
This facinating work is published by
subscription only, and will shortly be
presented to the citizens OF Emporia
and adjoining Townships in this coun-
ty, by w. III. Knight, an authorized
agent. Our readers could hardly invest
their money in a more entertaining or
useful book. 1t is full of lessons of in
struction and self-helpfulness. Buy IL,
is our advice to all. dltwlt
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-03
A Paris correspondent writes on Il

A Paris correspondent writes on the
18th:
Two-thirds of the Paris cab-horses
have been eaten, and among the prices
are: Geese, so francs; turkeys 100
francs; fowls. % francs; rabbits 80
francs. The death rate is increasing es-
pecially from typhus fever. There is
plenty of bread, wine, and horsefiesh
for two months.
A letter from an English printer en-
ployed ut one of the Paris newspapers
officers, addressed TO his wife in Eng
land, states that he has during twenty
days only received four jonnces OF meat,
and that he has been obliged to support
himself by the use of some olive oil
which he had with him.
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ALEXANDRIA.

FIsHTowN.-The receipts of fish from the diff
ferent shores and the OILERS are daily increas-
ing, and up ID date exceed considerably those
of LIST year. Mr.. McGraw, now, and for long
time past, one of the heaviest operators on the
wharf, made strike" of herring Yesterday
the first " strike he mlde last year beirg on
the Sth of April. The quos ltiors this morning
were as follows: Shad f.om SIS TO SIC per hun
dred, herring s1.75 per thousand, rock aud
p rch from 20 to 25 eta. per bunch. Large num-
ters OF rock, perch, and catfish are now being
caught in the POtomac-more than usual
These sort OF fish were never more abundant.
THE STRIKE AT THE COAL wHARvRs-The
demands OF the colored laborers at the coal
wharves having been peremptorily refused, the
strike, which commenced on Friday last was
D. ought 70 summary close yesterday, when
the strikers begged that they might be taken
TACK at the old wages; and as many of them
were suffering for the necessarios Of life their
appeals were granted.
HANDSOME Messrs. VIM CO.
gan and Joseph Broders having purchased tho
lot on the north side of King street, betwee a
Royal and Pitt, the cite upon which stood Sa-
repta Hall-fOr which they paid si,S0O-wiIl
Immediately commence the erection there on of
Q handsome three story building with an iron
and mastic front.
WASHINGTON AND RICHMOND X. R-The
steamer Prince William left here to-day with a
cargo OF cart, and elrth cars, and large num-
Der OF hands, for OccOquan, near which place
they will be employed by Mr.. Charles McFad-
ten, contractor, upon the construction OF the
Washington and Richmond Northumberland
last erenipg.
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TIE n COnRrs

CRIMINAL COURT, JH igs HUmphrsys.-Cs ths-
rine Hagan and John HAgan, charged with as
szult and battery on Elizabeth Blsden. are on
trial.
EoUITY Court. Judge Mac sr,hxr.-Lewis sgt.
Csmmack. This case has occupied the entire
day.
POLICE Court, To-Day, Jude Saeu.-Henry
Adams, charged with larceny of si00, the prop
erty OF Robert Naylor; not sustained, and the
how was dismissed. William Kengis, n natty
looking young man, was brought in on the charge
idle, worthless hoy; that he can do nothing with
him; that he will not work; that not long ago he
went to Utah, md he had TO send him $50 20 get
him back again, as he would do nothing 20 sup
port himself. He was sent TO the workhouse for
81 days, In default of security not TO become
chsrgabe TO the corporation. John NOonan,
charged with obstructing the street by the cree.
tion OF stable; postponed. John Burns, drunk
AND disol DERBY; fined SO, or workhouse for 30
streets; fined So Andrew Mcmahon and Pat
rick McManus, loud and boisterous talk; fined
IS. Robert Beckett was fined s3, for con-
ten pit OF court, In not obeying a Su nmons.
Thomas Msckey, obstructing the free passage
OF Maryland avenue and insulting persons pass
ing by them; fined as. George Chism and JAS.
Piper, charged with larceny OF fruit; ined $40
each and costs. VIM. BratZel, assault and bat
terry on Samuel Cooper; fined IS. VIM. Ellis,
drunk and disorderly in Georgetown; fined So.
James Ogle, colored, charged with disturbing
the pc ice and quiet of Georgetown by throw
ing mis-; les in the street; fined s. III. F. rssco,
drunk and disorderly i'm Georgetown; fined -.
Charles Collins, colored, charged with making
an assault on officer Roderick: fine $50 Az
costs, or sixty DAYS in jail. Lewis Bell, assault
and cutting on Henry Bell; fineu s. and costs.
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GEORGETOWN.

SALE OF DowLING's LIME KILSs-Dowlins's
lime kiins, situated on the W., bank OF Rock
creek, Immediately at )ve Bridge st! eat, .,ere
sold at auction yesterday to VIM. Clabau ia for
$3.50. There are tour kilns in all, and the
property he's water front OF two hundred and
nifty feet, with depth OF one hundred and fifty
feet.
LEE BREAK IN the culvert OF the Ches7peake
and Ohio canal, near Bull FrizzIe's has beer
repaired, and the water is being let In the
Georgetown level this morning.
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APLE SUGAR.
New crop MAPLE SUGAR Just received and for
sale By BRYAN BROS,
6es Pennsylvania avenue,
m1-St opposite Metropolitan Hotel.

CLEkkS, MECHAnICS, LABORERS, AND
~ Others, 90 you know that You rayins for the
rouse You occupy once IN every six, Eight, or Ten
ears; The rent OF q desirable House will nav for
Mseu IN Eight Years; some Houses will take Ten
pay your Rent to the '' ~
NATIONAL CAPITAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCI
ALTON,
and you will be credited with the amount AZ a casb
payment, on any property yo1 desire. that can be
Years Credit to our Stockholders only lyon have
Lot, We will pay cash for building you House,
We will purchase you Lot, and build you q House
In the same manner. ~~~NSo
rate Of $W.6S1s per month, for ten years: higher
priced property IN the same proportion.
No premium will be charged for stock If
Tor on or before the first Tuesday in April
For full particuIarg, and Q COPY OF tho constitu.
ton, inquire Of any Of the officers or members
PHIL. H. WEIGH, Secretary,
h2O-u Office, $50 Louisiana ayenue
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LOCAL NEWS
AMUsEMEsTs, &c.

National Tzsater-Leona Lavender in "Min-
MES Luck"
wau's Opera HOsss.-Jno. +. Owens in "The
Victims" and Forty Winbs."
Prof. Pratt, the Horse Educator, l3x and T.
streets.
Msrkriter's Art Gallery. 4sS 7th street.
BarlOw's Gallery of OIL Paintings, IZ36 Penn
sylvania avenue-New pictures just received.
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A. A. HAYES, NJ. D., State Assayer of Massa-
chusetts, prOnounces Halls Sicilian Hair Re
newer an efficient preparation tor cleansing the
skin Of the head, promoting the growth, and
restoring the original color OF the hair when IT
has become gray. 9
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NOVELTIES IN NECK WEAR, at the Origins
France, 43l It'll street. The cheapest Store 4
the city. NO branch stores. 3,2,l:
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FoR CoRHs, Bunions, Club and IngrowinQ
Nails, And other diseases Of the feet, visit DR.
Whites establishment, No. 535 18th street, Cd
poeite United States Treasury. 2,2l,l2
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ALL THE LEADING STYLES Of boys, youths
ana mems clothing at Oak Hall. 3,lT,6
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Maryland Annual Conference. Meth.
Od1st Protestant Church.
In this conference, in session at Chesterto wn,
Nd, on MOndaya

Od1st Protestant Church.
In TINS conference, in session at Chestertown.
REPORT ON TEMPERANCE
was adopted: That this conference recoepizes
the vast importance OF the temperance cause.
HE church cannot leave this work of reclaim
ing lnebriates to temperance organization and
be innocent in the sight of God. That we
regard it to be our christian duty, and also of
sns me m zoe, to discouraee by personal
toxicafing liquors as . beverage. That the
ministers and preachers Of this conference be,
AND are hereby, recommended to preach once
or more during the year at their respective sp-
poihtments on this subject. That increased
efforts be made to promote efficiency Of juye-
nile temperance societies, and that they be
schools. That q conference temperance con- van.
ton be held on the first Thursday OF the next
session OF conference at II O'Clock p. m.
The report on unfinished business was adopt.
Rev. j. II. Murray. chairman of the commit.
zee on missions, substituted report, which was
THECoMMIrTBR ON sABBArH SCHOOLS
substituted q report recommending the subject
% the serious confederation Of the ministers And
members Of the church, and urging them to
schools; to zee to it that the Instruction. Vseb
u impaired to the children should BE- pureiv
reheions In character, and such e should tend
monthly prayer-meeting in the school r. an
auxiliary In facilitating this object. Also that
the schools be continued through the winter.
and that the Sabbath School Convention. ~
alrSsdy recognized BY the conference, DO con-
Rev: DR.. w. Bates offered resolution. which
vas ADOPTED: That the ministerial members Of
tne missionary committee for next wear be an
pointed at this conference.
rev. d. a. sherman. one which was passed.
mat our home missionary cause Is one vhich
should challenge the hearty Cooperation OF An
our ministers and members, and therefore in
future, In the event Of Q brother failine 70
secure the amount specified for his charee tbev
ne erected to state TO the conference, It the
time Of the reading OF the missionary sts1srJ's
report, the insuperable difficulties, III snv'
Rev. Drs. Murray and Southerland An.
nounced the death Of Daniel Bowers
The news comes from Europe that bonnsts
are coon TO be larger. 1t Is nearly time for the
issnion TO change, and they cannot well be made
0t 10 stated that q boy, on one Of ths
machines OF the Columbus (Gs.,) Hes,ery n Ann.
ssc.Sy, can Knit thirty-tive dozen pairs OF
0Shootpg shoenakers for breach of
promise to have boots done SATURDAY. nisht =
becoming popnlar custom and can Int tend
70 improve The veracity 0f the craft.
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SHELBY VILE N BOND.

0HERRY WIUE II BOND.
We have few or. casks very pale and delicate
navered eH BR8H IN the Custom House In George
town, ID. o., which We will sell At very mall sd-
vance. II 10 wine Of our own importation from the
celebrated house Of fsas. Cadiz and has besn pro-
bounced BY judges the finest wine this side the A.
lsntic Samples can be seen Of eur store.
We are eoie Agents In the District for r. J. Mar
WHIek Z, distilled from the best grain expressly
Tor medicinal uses. The trade supplied 81 distler
prices. By BRoWEINe q hiDDLEToN.
fe4 Ola Pennsylvania avenue.
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CALIFORNIA CATAwBA WINE on draught, a.
Miller's, 40 It'll street, opposite Odd Fellows
Hall. 3.23:
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CITY ITEMS,

GENTLEMEN AND LADIES KID GLOVES at One
Dollar pair, at &. Baum's Hoop Skirt and
Corset Factory, 40S It'll street. 3,2l
Mrs. MooDKY's ABDOMINAL CORSET, reco m
mended by all physicians, can he bought and
made to order, at Q. Baum's Hoop Skirt and
Corset Factory, 40S 7th street. 3,2I
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GEORGETOWN A Advertisements.
nrGEoBGETowN oosPoKATIos TAKES.

y
n. ,m.C Lkfk's OFFICE, march Is; I1l.
ed ,a rssoy for delivery The Collector Is street
ts1ss pad on or before the LIST Of April ensuing "
meht fer fb ssS,on ofthe sci 20 provide gSver9
lowing provision That the charters q said cities
sentiSnsi O. e., gssers Of sad Levy Court, shall be
the collection ali sums 81 mopsy an: ~ .sia cf,ss
sese,Siy or to said Levy Court for the enforce
~, or By said Levy Court, and ali tsSs. beEetasts
oEo W. REALL. Collector.
Gen ~ Rail r., wssHIssrOs, March Is, r7I.
Dear sn In reply TO your favor Of this a... 7
second levy Of taxes general and specially Tor Inca
purposes in Georgetown for the current year
Y9Gss s, very truly. II. D. OookE.
poTAroEsI PorAroEsn
9,soo tu. hels POTATOES now landing from
schooner SeniIis," from Portland. and for sale in
lots to suit purchasers, &c WATERs,
by THOMAS BOWLING, Auct'r; Georgetown.
a On THURSDAY. March 23d. at 4 o'clock ..
Sm we viii offer At public sale, on the premises,
Mr. Jsmes Rely, sitG,sed near rsppsys as 70
D. o. adjoining Reno city, and containing two acres
view Of The city and oaaS;rs .Ss ao5
be very valuable as a market garden the soil is
best roads ia the to market By one OF the
m TeTT made known Fl t5s day e ;se ~
BLING OUT.
In consequence OF the death If the senior rartns,
the entire STOCK in cur ss YnT
s,Ff = PMAs sSs n 9hssNs SNAIL issrsu
and ftNOY ARTICLES AZ and b, i0w cost
seEEr Music al the raie Of I'VE cents per sheet.
an old es,sbhed stand can bny tbe ssE sS
Fixtures cheap and on esI pn terms is2gire st
mhl3 I'm I2s Bridge st., Georeeto~n, 20.
From and after March Ist, 1871, no account With
allowed to BUN OVER 80 DAYS. No deviation
from above rule en- account Q. persons
m7-lm F.M LAzENBy
NEW sPBING GOODS.
BENJAMIN MILLER,
lol BRIDGE STREET, q EORG ETOWy,
Has Just received q large assortment Of
SPRING GOODS.
of the newest styles, embracing LADIES' DRESS
Boy. ~ ano
Also, compiete assortment Of Cotton and Linen
Goods Mourning Goods; Alpscas, Q especially.
Money can be saved by giving q call, we are
determined to sell bsrgc'ns mh7-tr
ESP CIAL MOI ICE.
In consequence Of m, removal from the Distric,
Watches and Jssars S 10 1spsr
place Bridge street, Georgetown. to redeem them
be sod & pubic suction SaGs ,s Without Soss
DnTedeemtd Pledges on hand already. Stock and
mh2u sELIG GoLDsTEIN, Sen.
CASH a., PAID Al E9B LAPIEs,: aENIs AND
BOOTS. sHoEs. ETC.. q Z. aRapwoa hEsi i4Sx
ssass street =; SsS,sstSwn Note b. ma. from
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A UeTIN p. Brown,
CONTRACTOR AND REAL ESTATE AGENT,
Corner Of New York avenue and 18th street.

Property In oil parts Of the city for ale on long
and long time notes taken In payment. Real Estate
paper pOught and sold. fe0-n
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Buy TIE CELEBRATED "FRAHon CoLLARs
the best Paper Collar in the market, for sale
only ct the Original Francs, 49, It'll street
Look for the name. No branch stores. al:
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dHNTs HALF HOSE, OF all the different
grades, in Cotton, Lisle, and Merno, ut prices
to suit the most economical, at the Original
Francs, 431 It'll street No branch stores. 3,2,1:
or three pleats-eylets, buttons or studs-open
in front or in back-all sizes-at the Original
Francs Gents Furnishing Store, 431 9TH street,
at Popular Prices. No branch stores. 3,21:
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REV. Mr.. GRAvRs, for fourteen years past
resident in the Celestial empire, will lecture in
the 13th-street Baptist Church this evening on
"China and COnfuciuso
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WATER MRrHRs.-The Water Board, Mr.. j.
d. Crane, Water Registrar, and q number of
messed the test Of . number Of water meters in
the yard Immediately in the rear Of the Central
Guardhouse. Each meter was tested separately
and timed. The result will probably be an
nouAced to the boards at their next meeting.
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Own one hundred styles OF plated studs and
No i57 Pennsylvania avenue.
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SAVE YoUR MONEY and buy your Gents Fur
pishings at the Original Francs, 43l It'll street.
The cheapest Store in the city. No branch
stores. 331.
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PATENTS IssUHD-The following United
States patents we're issued to citiZeus of the
District Of Columbia for the week ending
March p, 1871 Adjustable mill-fsed, William
L. Duyall, Georgetown; fuel and kindling
wood, Woodward T.. Wertenbaker Washinrto9
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JOHN l.. OwBNs.-Thie fine comedian, who is
drawing crowd ed houses at Wallis Opera Hon g
this week, will appear this evening in two of
his very best characters-"Joshua BUTTERFLY
and in the langhable farce of "Forty winks,
In which he is immense. If You want to enioy
hearty laugh 90 early &nd see him. There
was . jam last plight.
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BUReLART.-Tuesdsy night the residence of
Mr. MaretOn, No. S04 Il street, was entered by
burglars, and . lot OF clothing, groceries, hams.
&c, were stolen. The burglars effected an
entrance by breaking into back window.
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ADVANTAGES or ApvERrIsINe IN THu H.,
The lost pocket book containing SAC sdvert,sed
IN TBH star Of yesterday was returned 30 this
once by the finder to-day.
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Mics LIoHA CAvnpRR Ia A sprishtIv ,itt,.
ecuess, and win again appear In "Minnies
Luck," written By John brougham,) at the
National Theater this evening.
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When the democratic and conservative people
OF the District beheld that mischievOu scheme
in process OF formation and execution, thew
were called upon BY every sentiment OF manly
or to organize around an opposing standard.
and Illustrate the UBIQUITOUS and diabolical ma
chination. lApplause.l 1t is that scheme which
pose you have gathered your strength to defeat.
Regarding the convention ~ the represep n ri Va
body OF tho District Of Columbia and the true
exponent OF its real sentiments, he should mako
u his endeavor, if elected to Congress, 10 de-
tend and advocate, not the interests Of anv
party or faction, but the solid, substantial, and
permanent interests Of the entire Community. .
s. hs OF S9 ,S Cooke, Mr.. Merfick
most worthy and estimable gentleman, and
appreciated his high character q an honorabie
man; put ne has been too weak to resist where
mitted where be should have Controlled, He
has sacrinced the high public spirit of the man
and me citizen upon the altar OF . tyrannicsI
circ1mstances you are called upon, With t ris1
to the protection or your interests and vomr
property, to guard against the danger to both
from local administration left unchecked in
the hands or one political party. Althoueh
privileged to vote only for the lower House and
for Delegste In Congress, the democratic and
conservative party viii put over this psrilous
in that lower House, who win defend our inter-
eets and protect our property. We will do more:
We viii vindicate ourselves from the attempted
wrong upon the great conservative and demo-
sress 81 the United states to represent this
people . representative man Of the democratic
ana 4. e one nsr party; !ARp,s.:sJ
the harmonious corporation or Gov. Cooke,
and ne vas reasonably confident that he should
in all thipGe ave one. Whilst he concurTed
mort heartily in the principles contained in the
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A. "A BIG hoss.s;-To-day, . curiosity in horse.
dnught stallion weighing $500 poundsEo1 fSa
way to LoudOn county, Va, IL hsyinS 49,, tn, -
ported BY one Of the leading yMeinis stocE
rAieers. ssoSA
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MOCHA, OLD GOVERNMENT JAVA,
CEfL9S, LASUAYRA, nARAoAIBo, RIO
Tor h ~ ior COFFEE ALL GRADES.
BROWNING q MIDDLETON,
6lf Penns lyauia ayel
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" IoE.
From and after March lst ISL, ne account win be
allowed to BUN OVER 30 DAYS. No deviation
from above rule On account Q. persons
r7-lm FM IazrNpy
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DO. n Eee MACKEREL,
No. ! GEOkGES BANK EACKEREL.
No. FAT MACkEREL,
No. i ECONOMY SHAD.
ST. JOHN ALEWIyEs,
PORTSMOUTH SPLIT HERRING,
G rtTHhA and Sai sCHEED HxRBINo,
Forvsle low, b.
BR0wNING a MIDDLETC
GA PennsvlyaDia avs