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New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
Lucid InfOrma ties,

I; the people OF St. Louis do not become
speed,Iy educated on tbs condition of Lou
isana finances. I. may or may not be the
fault of the erndite teIegrapher who sent
forward the following dispatch:
New ORLEANS, July 22.-Purchasers Of
warrants for money have pressed the mat
ter quietly. On Saturday the mandamus
was tried, and a writ issued ordering Mr..
Dubuckl ..tae Staoe Treasurer, TO pay for
the warrant.
The Treasurer refused the money. On
the trial of Rule for contempt. Judge Haw-
kins held that his refusal to receive the
money didn't free him from contempt, and
that a refusal of money offered by the State
Audit or was grave ofense and dereiic-
ton of duty, and lie could be held Grim
inally responsible and that he had been
guilty Of gross contempt OF the orders OF
that court.
Accordingly he was ordered to be i'm
prsoned until he complied with tue order
OF the court.
No appeal being allowed, Mr.. Dubuckle,
! without any hesitation, signified his inten-
| ton Immediately TO comply with the order
of the court aud receive money that the
| Treasurer offered. He was. therefore. i'm
mediately released.
The war with the State Auditor is ended,
| and that Auditor Clinton. so-called, con
| fessed he had stored away in the Louisiana
| National Bank 20 keep out of Mr.. Du
| buckle hands will now see the light, to the
! great qualification Of those who purchased
money in warrants at ak per cent.
Cases OF Chapins Rommel and the Cit
zen. Bank, praying for an injunction
| against Auditor Clinton. forbiddin2 hin
from selling money in the Treasury TO
warrants. were, after argument. dismissed
and in all cases refused.
| Upon receipt OF ti;s dispatch in the grea
central metropolis, the river IN front Of th
| city fell about three inches.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
OCCASIONAL.

TEGARDEN HOTEL, MISSISSIPPI CI.Y.-
Thi. elegant house is becoming more and
more popular every day. The unusually
comfortable quarters families can obtain in
the large and airy rooms make it particu-
larly desirable at this season. Colonel j.
O. Nixon has increased the bathing facili-
ties, and, with every deEcacy the palate
can desire. is sure to make his guests con-
tented az long as they stay.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26

The following i. The lis: of passengers o.
the steamship hex C.ieans. Captain eager,
tor New York
CIV Fletcher and wife. Miss + Selden.
l.. NJ. Hamilton. Miss .. Hamilton. W.
Morton ard ~i.e ard two children, DE-. ID.
{. Holiday ard soH. Mrs. A. G. Cber and
daughter. Mrs. Stocking. Miss Tercult. ;.
+. Carey and w.;e, E \. Stafford. Mfs. 4.
". Mott. nurse a,.t two children, L. H.
>acGule. I. Morony, }. Farrell. }. szyman-
SKI. George ?. Agar. Z. X. Moore. L. Chism,
G, P. Chism, B. Palmer. f Durpie and son:
Mrs. Stewart. /. Ioir. Z. D. Leech. ant.
..Ee:ee.. N tie s.ee.age.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
INsUaGEN7 WAR STEAMER CAPTURED
sAL,lERoN CALLS FOR 50, 900 MEN
TREATY BETWEEN RUSSIA AND KHIVA
THE FORT GARRY DIFFICULTY
\ NEW CABLE LAID
WARRINGTON.


Cigar NIaaufacturers Pretestisg Agaiass
the Patent Cigar Box.
WASHINGTON, July 25.-A delegation of
tobacco manufacturers from New York and
Philadelphia had hearing before Commits
sioner Douglass to-day and entered pro-
test against the adoption by the Revenue
Department of patent cigar box, which
has been tavorably considered by the Com
missioner as q prevention from fraud. The
proposed box has the stamp under the lid
and admits Of its being raised and the ST.
gars exposed without breaking the stamp.
'Nhe Commissioner reserved his decision in
the PREMISES
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
A De,,er.te A.tpmpt n. Suicide.

O!tcer Nau found Lena Lauer married
woman in an insensible condition at the
Pacific depot YESTERDAY. He had her con-
veyed to the health office. where 1t was as
certained she had taken laudannm, with
view 30 destroying herself. After proper
treatment she came to her senses, but en-
phatcaliy avowed her intention OF repeat
ing the experiment in some place where
there were no policemen and no physicians.
She said she was tired of life The secret
of he. trouble appear. to be that her hus'
band left he- two months ago. They came
to this city from. New Orleans. She IS still
young being about twenty years OF age.
and speaks German, English and Erench.-
s.. Lps.is Gl9le. rentu-tAlrd.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
q. s, MARSHAL'S SALES.

ID. e. nicCnn & SON vs.. steamboat hay"
flower, her tackle etc.-No. Iozo'.
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
4 District OF Leuisiana-By virtue OF an Oroer
of court to me directed in the above en-
titled suit, will proceed 70 e7l 10 the highest
O'Clock NJ, at the entrance to the Custom;
house, on Canal street, between Old Levee an0
Peters streets, in tins city
THR STEAMBOAT MAYFLOWER, her tackle, etc.
Terms-Cash at time of aG udicatlon.
United states Aarshars Cf6ce, kew Orleans,
twentie tn day Of July. lS73
3. B PACKARD,
iy2o 1854 Gated jta:es 1ASsbal
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
Minister Washburne ON Back Pay.


Hon. Z. B. Washburne, the disting gu;saed
statesman. who so nobly represents US at
the French capital, has explained himself
on the back pay question:
Twas in Congress when the salary was
but $4,000, and l always found it more than
sufficient 20 meet my necessary personal
expenses. When it was raised to $1,000 l
thought it TOO much. aud think 80 still: but
raising it to $500 is nothing more or less
than straight stealing. Every year that
was in Congress laid by portion of my
salary. and none of my constituents ever
complained that didn't live decently. The
people don't send their representatives to
Washington to live like princes, buck the
tiger, and keep half dozen of nistresses.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
SPANISH AFFAIRS.

Cuba 70 Receive no &ugthep Political
Priviie9es-CnrlOs Waiting to fovns .
Junction with D0rYegavry's EOFceS-
lie Has $4,000 Tr0ops-y&n dnsuvgels
Wnp Steamer OvsrhauIed BY n PHsise
elan Frignte-Deserters to Carlos lIeS
iurning-GortenerOS Marching on Mae
sid-Saimersn Calls fer $4,000 Vsys1e
teers.
WASHINGTON. July So Information
from Madrid by telegram, has just been &c.
ceiyed in diplomatic circles that the C0rtes,
by large majority, have resolved they
will confer no further political privileges
on Cuba until the insurgents shal1 lay dgxh
their arms.
New YORK. Juiv o5.-A Herald .pee!si
from Luchon, France, Of the twentyfourth
says: Don Carlos. by tho advice OF his gen.
erals. hesitated TO advance on PampelunSs
and is waiting FOR q junction with the forces
OF Dorregarry. His whole doGcs a1ieesss
$4,000 men, fully armed.
Numerous French volunteers ate Rr:Vi63
and demanding arms.
MADRID, July 2:-The American stex,nee
Shenandoah and q British n.a2 s.-Vs1 are
in the port of Malaga.
PrussiaH frigate. S1spatcneL by SI~
German consul in pursuit Oc tho Spanish
war yessei Vigilante. which was Captured
by the insurgents Overhauled her en- routs
for Almiria whittier she was bound for the
purpose of prOclaimng that province 2a in.
dependent canton.
A dispatch from the town Of Fisuer&A, n
the province of Corona, says the gates of
the city have been closed. the streets barrs.
caded, and the authorities were prepared
for defense against the insurgents.
Senor Galvez, deputy OF the Cortee, was
IN command of the Viglante. The GermA1
ambassador has offered to deliver the cap.
tured vessel into the hands Of the goyerRs
ment.
4 number of Carlists have been arrested.
and six priests, suspected of intriguing TOE
Don Carlos, have been thrown into prison.
It is reported that General Cortenegoe.
leader Of the revolt at Carthagena, 10
marching on this city with 6000 men.
having left a force equally as strong &e
Carthagena 1t is also said that he has
sent the frigate Almoaza to Malaga and tho
steamer NOrdel Catalico to Lorevia with
instructions to the commanders to levy
contributions on the Inhabitants of tbOsn
cities.
The president of the committee Of pubiso
| safety in Madrid has tlet from the city.
The Cortes has passed bill suppressin2
! the Admiralty.
President Salmeron has issued proclsp
nation calling out $4,000 men of the re-
| serves into active service against the insUte
| rectiOnists in the country.
| ContreviOs, commanding the rebels aS
Carthagena, threatens to seize all the Gere
man ships now in the harbOr of that pOr1
unless the Vigilante, captured by GermaB
man of war, 10 restored to the insurgentA
There il . rumor, which needs c0nfrma'
{0oNgWV10 6V gouSsg eAekJ -.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26

Swinging OF the fourth of July will cure
the effects OF measles, according 70 story
told By Western paper of . young lady
who had lost her voice from that disease,
and by fright from swinging recovered ii
with . scream. She has talked iudustri
opsly ever since.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
Tne ST. Lou;. Ties saws:

Charles Clancy. Of Baton Rouge, Lou;si-
ana. who claims 70 have been scalped by the
Comanche.. at Monument Rock, Colorado,
last March, was II the Times office yester-
day. The brave who performed the HAIR
lifting operation did his work thorough y,
yet CIacy survived that as well as An ugly
bullet wound in the shoulder.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26

The dogs of Milwaukee must show police
men brass tag from the city clerk, ex-
hibiting the number Of their license, or be
shot. The dogs are much dissatisfied st
this cur-tailment Of their tights, and grovl
eeueyslly.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
DOUDRO'S KE,TACRAcT.
LAKE END PON-CHAgTRiIS railroad.
Billnan & Jnry. PrOpric'ors.
This celeb, ated es.ab- -sament Las been fully re
Cited for the opeui;.. OK -.e spriIs oAsiIesa.
ia1 Stp
HRAND ISLE HOTEL.
ON THE GULF OF MEXICO LOUISIANA.
Open for the Season G! 1873.

The finest surf ba.lin. IN the Sot.t.. The fnes.
beach for driving in the wob'i The oyster farm OF
the South. Fish abound il variety, and game,
ehrimps and crabs always plentiful. Sail boats,
fishing tao ke and guides ~ enable guests to enjoy
the best of sport Will always be KEPT. and no effort
spared to make this hotel c.e lie 2.us ultra OF
Louisiana.
The swift, light draft ans comfortable steamer
BOSSIER, CAPTAIN CTS RICHARDS, leaves Har
Veys canal every TUESDAY aud SATURDAY. at 9
4. M, for Grand Isle aad way Landings at the mod.
crate fare of So.
steam ferry leaves foo: u Jackson street at $50
A.
Board per month $50; pc, week : Is per day -.
Terms tor fauies o. .cr o-e- one mouth very lib.
g. MARG0-. Proprietor,
SAM D. DIXON, Agent,
1e6 No. - Commercial place, LOCK oox Ho. 10.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
THE CHOLERA,
-Four 0eaths At Brasheap Ctty-Cisclo-
nati-WhO0liu3.

0ati-HhO0liu3.
BRAsHEAR CRY, La, July 25.-fouf
cholera deaths here since yesterday eve.
ming.
CINCINNATI, July 2j-No deaths frcin
cholera reported to-day. There have been
no deaths from cholera or cholera mOrbus
since the twentieth of July. All the deaths
reported since occurred prior to that time.
The week before last the total mortality
from all diseases was l7S; last week l61 /,
and this week Ill.
WHEELING, w. Va, July 25.-One cholera
death last night; another to-day. Two othee
cases reported in the city to-day. which. is
is expected. will prove fatal.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
AIEW OKLEAN., RED RIVER
LANDING
ALEXANDRIA LINE of vS.T.c states NA!l
CoAcaE.

A Concord Coach ~il !-.-. E.! Ever Landing,
louisiana, EVERY Sc:oAT, WEDNESDAY and
FRIDAY at P. NJ, oa n. Sr.ivai OF the packets
KATIE FRANK PARGGuD and SATCHEZ from
New Orleans, for smspc:t Aoreauyllle, hansurS,
MarksvilIs. Evergreen, Caeaey-ille, Lscompt, ar
irving at Alexandria a.: 4. ". next morning, max
lng close connection wit. stages tov Satehltoches,
Louisiana, San Augus.in. aad :acosioches. Texas.
The mail leaves Rel River LSsiIa. DAILY for
Che above places.
apr 6m B. Fl. PETERSON, PROPRIETOR.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
HOTELS.
VuyEAGARDEN HOTEL.
Mississippi City, Mississippi,

Having been put IL compete order, is open 10!
fbe receptiou OF guests. Inducements are offered
10 families as the roOa-s a:e unusually large and
aly. wharf and bath-hOuse nave been eIected
giving ample accommodations for bathing. Ihe
hotel being directly open to the Gulf of Mexico,
salt bathing is at all times assured. OYSTERS hsh
crabs, fruit and vegetables in abundance. teie
sraph office at the hote! enables suests to COmnu
aicatp with all parts of the world.
Terms-Per month, FAD; per day " S:
A LUNCH HOUSE. separated from the hote! f0i
the accommodation of passengers by the trans
will be kept IN the hest style.
i've I'm - -. NlAON Manager.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26

Two reasons are given why some people
never mind their own business. One is that
they have no business. the ether that they
have 10 mind.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
BY GRAPH.

BY TELE GRAPH.
PROTEST OF CIGAR HAKERs
FIRES ON LONG ISLAND
GREAT FIRE IN BALTIMORE
EIGHT SQUARES IN RUINS
CHOLERA In BRASKEAR CITY
THE RAILROAD BANDITS IDENTIFIED
MOVEMENTS In CUBA
ANOTHER FIGHT WITH INSURGENTS
1nternationals Organizing in France
c0R1eEEa0S MARCHING ON MADRID
INSUiGENT WAR STEAMER CAPTURED
sALMERON CALLS FOR $4,000 MEN
TREATY BETWEEN RUSSIA AND KHIvA
THE FORT GARRY DJFFICTTTY
\ NEW CABLE LAID
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE ONLY WAY
NOTICE.

NoTic1.'''''''::------:, - .''....
Pu,suant 70 the pas ,us 81 aH aet nf Cons1ess
approved March ), L.. Authorizing me cons.iS. ~
t}nn of /. bridge acro.. the Mississippi river az %.
Louis. Missouri by the -. Ciair and CarGndeieI
Bridge Company, the aforesaid cempa hsreoy w
BEFORE the tenth dag o: July next, submit 70 the
Secretary of War, :,r III. examination anG ap
prova design for su-pe. son nsi-T' nt oi
and Two md span. .: .,r-. .,u;:dIsi feet each.
with an ole vation .: hundred feet ABOVE 10"
~ater marx TLev will a,.o i.e map giving the
.ropns4d location OF III. bridge, tie topography OF
The banks of the river At high and low water the
direction O: the cur,ea: a. Al stages. ana tne
SnrndinDs showing accurately the bed OF the
etream and Furnishing such other Information as
NAV be required for full ard satisfactory under
atandng OF the subject by Tia. Secretary OF WAT.
By order of Board 0. Director. 0: $40 81. C!''is
~"" HENDERSON Secretary.
at Louis Mo-. June -. 1873. )ylI 'ot
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26

NUK NEW retail. FRUIT STOKE,
GORNER OF CAMP ASo CANA. sTKkEtS'
Branch o. =" -D.eSAle House.
10. l2s Oh Ls"EE STREET.
J. MACE:CA {; CO..
.co,umiso.oa Merchalt. ;uY)tte:s aal wholesale
pes.sss,2
Rorelsp aud Dome stii. Fruits and Nuts'
Cvyner OF Camp sal Clcal s-,eetA
New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-26

{e0NyUVH0 O. y0u11H SA01I
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-11
Railroad GOSsip.

The West Chester Republican pays considcra-
BILE attention TO railroads and rulnors of railroads
and, IN its last number, after considering the
recent railway quarrel in New jersey, it thus
gosslps concerning other roads:
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND BALTIMORE.
The Pennsylvania Central Company is also in
negotiation for the above named road 1t is
vaguely limited that the only difficulty in the
way is the prlce-the Board of Directors want
ing 10 per cent, while President Thompson is
only willing to give 8. But this difference will
doubtless soon be compromised We notice
that the recent election for Directors ofthe Penn
sylvania Central, Mr.. FELTON,, formerly President
of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Company, and ut this time one of its largest
stockholders, was chosen to fill q vacancy
mus "a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump"
Should the Pennsylvania Central secure the
Philadelphia and Wilmington road, it will be q
very severe blow to the Baltimore and Ohio
The latter would certainly be compelled to sur
render It's present claim to being one of the
grand trunk routes even if it should escape
being i'll turn entirely swallowed up by its IA.
pacous antagonist. The Pennsylvania Central
company practically controls the Northern Cen
trail road, and they would only have to refuse TO
recognize through tickets sold by the Balti-
more ana ONO Company, to deprive them of all
benefits OF travel north and east from the Ma
tional Capitol. Thus by single blow, would
they practically deprive the Washington and
and Baltimore branch Of the Baltimore and Ohio
roau, OF nalI ltS value. 1t Is true that the Bal
timorc and Ohio Company have contract with
the Philadelphia and Wilmington road, which
requires them to transport their freight and
passengers at given rate. This contract has
some eighteen months yet to run
Some three or four years ago, Mr.. Garrett,
President OF the Baltimore " Ohio Company, in
report made to the stockholders of the road,
represented in the strongest language the i'm
portancc OF securing Independent communica-
tons with the northern cities. lie referred to
the feasibility of building new line, and stated
that the general State laws then in existence
furnished all the legislation necessary to the
contamination OF the enterprise. His attention
was at once directed to the advantages possessed
by the West Chester Railroad Company desira-
bic entrance into the city of Philadelphia, its
valuable Notwithstanding which was a charter
authorizing the extension of their road to the Sus.
quchanna river. But nothing could arouse him to
eXigencies ofthc occasion or the Importance of
the prompt and immediate action. 1t is true
that lie employed several corps of engineers to
make surveys, but beyond this nothing practical
was done. He has sat still, apparently dreaming
about what might or ought to be done, until
his WHY, vigorous foe has about closed every
avenue leading to the north against him. To
use the expressive language employed by Gen.
Grant to illustrate Il different subject lie will
soon be ctfectually bottled up on''Locust Point"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-11

FRESH FIsn.-Wc do not propose to give
the latest quotations in the Bel Air fish mar
kct for fresh fish, although sales have been
quite brisk and the supply pretty nearly equal
to the demand which has been large for the
past two weeks. Herring, white perch, rock,
&c, are the principal kinds that have yet
made their appearance in our midst, and we
are daily expecting to see the shad Thcmost
of the vendors obtain their supplies, we are
informed, from the shore Of Captain William
p. Taylor & Co., known as "Taylor's Shore"
near Edgcwood, where, we learn, the business
of catching fish is extensively carried on by
the abovc-named firm this season. They have
a very large seine, and are catching sufficient
of all kinds to supply any demand for fish
of CTery description that are caught in
these waters We know them to be gentle
men who are experienced in business, and
clever and liberal to deal with. Order your
next winters supplies of delicious herring and
shad from Capt. Taylor & Co., and we will
guarantee the article to he of the best quality
and moderate in price.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-11
Correspondence
Letter from the Maryland Agricultural
College.

Mr.. EDIToR Thinking few lines from our
College would be of interest to you and readers,
have concluded to submit the following ac-
count of the Dramatic Entertainment given by
the Mercer Society, which took place on the
14th ultimo. At an early hour in the evening
the college began to assume an animated appear
ance, on the arrival of the several trains from
Washington and Baltimore. Our Hall was soon
filled with large and appreciative audience,
among whom could be seen the bright and win
ming smiles OF our numerous lady friends, and
"When music arose with its voluptuous swell,
Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again"
We think our ladies compared very favorably
with the ladies of Washington and Baltimore, In
beauty. Three ''fair'' and radiant" maidens,
who reside on the East side of the College, es-
pccially attracted our attention.
The Programme for the evening consisted of
the well known drama, in four acts, ''Ticket-of-
Leave-Nlan," and the. farce ''Boots-at-Swan"
The characters in both plays were ably sustained
throughout, and reflect great credit on both the
Mercer Society and institution-but several in
our opinion are deserving ofspecial notice. The
principal character dob Briefly" Ticket.of
Leave Man, was ably rendered by X. s. Henry, of
Hartford, who delivered many of his speeches
with substituting effect, exhibiting throughout
no little dramatic talent. Mr.. F. A. Soper's
rendition of "Melter Moss" the Bill Forger,
was as near perfection as we have ever seen it.
Mr.. j. A. Register made decided hit as "Jm
Dalton;" his personation throughout was excel
lent. Mr.. y. Z. Miller deserves great credit for
his careful and accurate performance of "Hawk-
shaw the Detective" and Master Allen the same
for the rendition of "Sam Willoughby;" the
latter did remarkably well for one of his age.
Mr.. j. w. Coffcrns neat and comical perfo r.
nance of ,'Maltby" is especially deserving of
credit. The lady characters were able sus
tanned. "Boots-at,Swan'' was decided sue
cess. Mr. Soper's personation of "Deaf Boots"
was indeed excellent. All expressed themselves
much delighted with the evening" performance
Our college is in flourishng condition. Har-
ford is well represented, numbering six students.
Our commencement will take place during the
last week of June, of which shall be pleased to
give Won an account. b. III, H.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-11
LETTER FROM PROSPECl.
SNOW FALLS.

SNOW FALLS.
Mr.. EDITOR: Having kept an accurate 40
count of the snow falls the past winter, at Pros
pect, in the Fifth District, l thought perhaps A
statement of the same might be interesting to
some of your numerous readers. Our first snow
fell on the 10th of November, and then fell at
short intervals up to the 25th and 26th day of
December, when it fell to the depth of l2inches
on level, which gave us four weeks of good
sleighing, by being patched every few days; and
on the 9th Of January, eight inches more tell.
The snow falls from time TO time, until the last
of aMarch, when they numbered twenty-one,
measuring in all forty-two and a-half inches.
CHICKEN CHOLERA.
This scourge has again made its appearance to
fearful extent in our vicinity. All heard-ot
remedies prove unavaiiug.
SHEEP DOGS ON THE RAMPAGE.
On Wednesday night of last week they attack
ed the flock of Daniel p. Thomas, and worried
two of the sheep to sucha degree rs to render
them useless.
A week or two ago William 7. Wiliamsons'
sheep were also attacked, but the yard gate
leading immediately to the door of his dwelling
being open, the sheep took to shelter on the
porch, and saved themselves by so doing.
April 9th, 1873. X.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-04-11
Letter from Darlington.

MIR. EDITOR: Your excellent paper, The
-HyiS, made its appearance considerably en-
largcd, on Saturday last, which makes it great
deal more valuable on account of the news it
contains. do think if the people would only
look to their interest you would soon have u
large addition to your list of subscribers, as
you justly deserve. | heard some folks speak
ing OF your paper having been enlarged, when a
little girl remarked that it was so, for she had
found you had added another ''a,fp" to it,
(meaning another column TO each page, no
doubt.)
At the Public Auction of the personal
property of Robert and Loammi Forwood, on
the 21th of last month, horses sold as follows:
Sl0l, $780, $3.50, $50 and S213 oxen 1901; cows
$40, $3.50 500, $3G $50; yearold calves from
$3.50 to $lS; twoyear olds from SlS to S22 !;
hogs from IS to so. E. R. Price, auc tioneer