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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14
Lands i'll Kansas.

TOPEKA, KANSAS, jan. a. The new State
officers were Installed yesterday and the Legis-
lature will assemble TO day. Governor Osborn S
first official act was to send the following to
President Grant:
'To the President of the United States:
desire to call your attention to the occupation,
by United States troops, of the portion of this
State known as the Cherokee neutral lands,
and to respectfully request that you have orders
Immediately issued for their removal. These
troops were furnished on rcquisition of Cover
nor Harvey for the preservation of order upon
these lands during the tendency of a civil action
lately called in the United States Supreme
Court finally settling the title Of the same,
which decision is fully acqulesced in by the
settlers upon these lands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14
Ry Green e. Wise.

[Rcal Estate Agents and Auctioncers.
SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE REAL ESTATE IN FAIRFAX
COUNTY, VA.--By virtue of DEGREES of tho
Circuit Court for the city of Alexandria, Nir-
GINA, rendered in the suit Of Hunters executor
against Macrac and others, the Undersigned
commissioner therein named, will offer ut pub
lie auction, in front of the Mansion House, on
Fairfax street. in the said city of Alexandria, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day of February, 1879,
Mt II o clock M, a TRACT OF LAND, situated
in the county of Fairfax, and State aforesaid,
Mncrae and Ann d. Macrue, his wife, t" John
NJ. johnson, by deed of trust, dated the ?th day
of June, 1913, and is described in said deed as
being bounded by the lands of the heirs of An
drew Balmain, the Little River Turnpike road
the lands of Jane Munroe and Thomas Fairfax.
This said tract of land is near Clouds Mills uld
is ut present in the possession of Mrs. A. A. ii.
Richards, and contains about one hundred and
sixty acres. A plat and survey of the land will
he exhibited at the time and place Of sale.
Terms of Sale: SO much Of the purchase mon-
ey us may be necessary to pay the costs of suit
and of sale TO be paid in cash. and the residue
thereof on Il credit of three equal instalmcnts,
payable ANNUALLY from the day Of sale, secured
by the bonds of the purchaser, with good per-
sonal security, with interest from the day of
sale, and the title retained until the purchase
money is fully paid, and the property liable I"
be resold should tho purchaser fail to comply
with the terms of sale and tho payment OF the
instamcnts of the purchase money
FRANCIS l.. SMITH, Jr,
ian 2awts Comm'rs. Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14
Nv Green 81 Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.
TOMMISSIONERS SALE Of NALuA-
IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA
BY virtue of DEGREES of the Circuit Court for the
city of Alexandria, Va, rendered at the No
venrber term, 1872, in the suits of Newton against
Newton and others, and Philips administrator
against Ncwton's executors and others, (consol-
idated) the undersigned commissioners, APP
pointed by said decree, will offer at public auc-
ton, in front of the Mansion House, on Fairfax
street, in the city of Alexandria, Virginia, on
SATURDAY, the I'D day of March, 1873, ~
o'clock M, TRACT OF LAND, situated in
the county of Prince William, Virginia, on the
ing the residue, after deducting the purchases OF
k srgar tract i Known a as DEEP HOLE IoUNT
PHEASANT and THE FARM, which was con.
veyed by Isaac Newton and wife and Samuel
N Garwood and wife, in trust, to Edward I.
Tayloe and Presley Thornton Lomax by deed,
dated May 10Th, 1854, recorded in the land re-
cords Of Prince William county, Virginia.
This is very valuable estate and has on it a
large quantity of excellent timber and valna-
cilities to market are afforded by the Potomac
river and the Alexandria and Fredericksburg
Railroad, which latter passes through the land.
plat and survey will be exhibited at the time
and place of sale, and the tract will be sold en-
tire, or divided into parcel; as may seem to the
commissioners uOsI auFlsdulc.
Terms of Sale: Enough of the purchase mon
ey to be paid in cash to defray the costs and ex-
penscs of sale, and the residue in three equal in
stalments, with interest from the day of sale;
the purchaser giving bonds with approved So
curty, and the title to be retained to secure tho
deferred payments, and the land subject to DO
resold under decree in said suits at the purclas-
ers' risk, in case of failure to comply with the
terms of sale. FRANCIS l.. SMITH,
EPPA HUNTON,
i'm 6-2uwts Comln'rs. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14
ISy Green a. Wise.

Real Estate Agents and AucLi0neers.
TOMM lSSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
CBLE REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of
decree of the Circuit Court Of Fairfax county,
Virginia, passed ut the November term, 1872, in
the suit of r. d. and G. II. Cats against John
j.. Cats and others, the undersigned, Commits
sioners therein named, will proceed, on SATU r.
DAY, the 18th day of January, 1873, at twelve
o'clock m to SELL at public sale, before the
hotel property of Rozicr d. Cats, in the village
of West End, in the said county of Fairfax the
following real estate Of which Samuel Cats dc.
ceuscd led SEIZED To wit: a TRACT OF
LAND, near Clouds Mill, containing about
thirty-ninc acres a LOT OF GROUND, near
the Theological Seminary, containing - acres,
both of which said lots are in the said county Of
Fairfax and another LOT OF GROUND. near
the Aims House, in Alexandria county, con-
tanning - acres An accurate survey and
plat showing the mctcs and bounds Of said lots
of land, will be exhibited at the sale.
Terms Of Sale: Ten per cent Of the purchase
money to be paid in hand, and the residue in
equal instalmcnts at six, twelve and eighteen
months from the day of sale, secured by the
bonds of the purchasers, bearing interest, with
good personal security, and deed OF trust upon
the property to secure the deferred payments.
Conv cyancing and stamps ct the cost of the pur-
chasers and the property liable to be resold
upon the same terms by the said commissioners
upon the nnn-payincnt OF the said purchase
money, or any portion thereof
FRANCIS L. SMITH,
G. W. WATTLES,
CHAS. T. STUART,
dec 2O-cots Commissioners Of Sale
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DEEF.

land county Va, November 18th, 1872, Capt.
THEOPH1LUS T. SAVER. in the 18th year OF
his age. He leaves fond, loving wife with
three children, together with many relatives
and friends to mourn his departure; but while
they mourn they know their loss is his gain, Ms
was his custom through life to keep II look cut
for danger ahead while bravlng the storms of
his occupation he is now safely anchored on the
shores OF Eternal Rest, and stands on the deck
of the old Ship Zion, waiting to welcome the
loved ones he has left behind. May they ever
keep the Light in view he is now holding out to
them, r. NJ.
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.HUETEOT Stiles.
NOTICE.

r~ NOTICE.
I1ssss.ssLE Will be sold at public auction, at
Occoquan, Va, on the 18th OF JANUARY,
1878, the stern wheel steamer VIRGINIA.
Terms: One-half cash. and the residue in six
and twelve months, with good security.
Also will be sold with the steamer about $50
cords of WOOD 100 CEDAR POSTS and 47O
FLOUR BARRELS. Terms: Cash.
ian ll-eotss DUTY & GRIMES.
FOR SALE.
E;: A BRICK HOUSE and LOT, on Water
street, between Wilkes and Gibbon, the proper
ty OF the late Catharine Walker will be sold at
public sale on SATURDAY, February lst, al
II o'clock M.
Terms: Cash. Expenses of conveyance to be
paid by purchaser. jan Its
MARKET. FARM, NEAR ALEXAN-
M DR1A, FOR RENT OR FOR SALE
LINDEN, nice farm of about GA acres, only
|! miles from Alexandris, Virginia, will be
rented for cash, for one or more years to
good tenant, or will be sold at a low price 10
settle an estate. The payments in either case
will be made easy. There are on the farm,
which commands splendid view of the Poto-
mac river and surroundings, comfortable IT,
DWELLING HOUSE, fine barn, all ne AgSg
cessary out houses, fruit, shrubbery, &C.. in
abundance, and stream of living water. Pos
session will be giAen at once. Application may
be made to Messrs. GREEN i WISE, Alexan-
dria, Virginia. RICHARD LLOYD,
ian 1-2aw4w Agent.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE ]
FROM WASHINGTON

10 UDOUN COUNTY CLAIMS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. II The House Com
mittee on Claims have agreed to report favor
ably upon the Senate bill for the payment of
the Loudoun county claims amounting TO
$4,000 forlive stock, taken by Gen. Sheridan
for the use of the Federal army during the war.
RELIEF FOR THE TENNESSEE UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, Jan. l4-The Committee on
Claims of the House have agreed to report a
bill Tor the relief of the University of Tonnes
see. giving to that institution $lS,5OO Tor
property taken away or destroyed by the
Federal army during the war
JAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA CANAL
WASHINGTON, Jan. l4.-Col. Darlington,
President Of the james River and kanawha
Canal Company, and number of other gentle
men in the interest OF the proposed extension
of the work to the Ohio, appeared before the
Committee Of Commerce of the House this
morning, when Col. Darlington made lucid
statement of the present condition and future
PROSPECTS Of the Canal and the great good
to result to the people of the West as well as
to those along the line, for the extension OF the
work to the Ohio, connecting its waters with
those of the Chesapeake and making one OF
the cheapest and best lines for the conveyance
of produce from the west to the east IN the
country urging it as a great natlonal work
and deserving Of the fostering care OF govern
mcnt for which an appropriation was asked
on the most favorable terms.
COL r. W. Hughes will tomorrow address
the committee in advocacy Of an appropriation
by Congress to the canal, and will be followed
| by several other gentlemen from Virginia, all
deeply Interested in the completion of the
canal
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The Markets.

NEW YORK, Jan. l4.-Stocks strong. Gold
steady 1T IN Money firm AT :. Virgins os
As; new 50. Flour firm. Wheat quiet ana
steady. Corn steady.
BALTIMORE Jan. l4-Virginia skies, consoi-
asted 55I West Virginias Is bid to-day. Cot,
ton duh low middlings !eala4. Flour firm and an
in good demand Howard Street Superfne 5 o
Sc So: do. Extra 75sSS; do. Family GOA
SlO56; City Mills Superiine ooaSG oo DO. ES-
rrs 5nSl0; do Family lOaSl2; Western SUI
ncrfna 5 50;,S so; do. Extra 75aSs; do. Fam
llv S 5osSy IS. Wheat quiet and steady; fair
to prime white 1S5a2l0; good to prime red 1904
Nu; common to fair do. I7Oal9O. Corn firm :, and
in good demand white Southern 6sa1O; yellow
Southern "a mixed Western 62aa6o. Oats duli;
Sonthern 4Ss5O; Western mixed 45a4si do.
White 1890. I've quiet at 95aSlOo Hay, firm
and in good demand; Western SOaSS5 Penn
svlysns 33aSS7-the latter for choice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14
A Gazing In.


RICHMOND, VA, Jan. l4.-About nlnc
O'Clock this morning there was a cavlng IN
near shaft No. of Chesapeake aud Ohio tun1'
mel, WHICH is now being cut through Church
Hill to connect that road with the river. The
temporary frame work inside the tunnel gave
way and the earth caved n from the surface,
making chasm of about one hundred ieet long,
sixty feet wide and twenty feet deep. Three
small building used as kitchens, were carried
down, but fortunately no residences were locat-
ed Immediately over the tunnel at that point
No Que was injured by the accident, as 1t was
not unexpected and notice had been given of
the danger. \ gang of worknen had been en-
gagged in the tunnel for two days trying to
strengthen the frame work, but there had been
sufficient warning from the cracking and giving
way ofthc timbcrs for Il en- to make their escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
Y WASHINGTON, Jan. II, IT

" ASHINHT1IN, Jau. TT, II T. HI.
Probabilities New England and Mid:
die States, westerly to northerly winds and
clearing but partly cloudy weather, the winds
over latter shifting to eastcrly and southery
during the afternoon and hight with cloudy and
threatening weather and probable rain For
Southern States east ofthe Mississippi eastery
TO southerly winds veering to southerly and
westerly, cloudy weather and rain areas. From
Ohio valley and Missouri to Lake Erie and
upper Lakes falling barometer, cloudy wealth,
er and southerly to eastcry winds with probably
rain from Iowa to southern Michigan and south
ward over Ohio, Tennessee and Missouri but
probably snow north of this region.
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---...a
tIOlsiYIlsCl:AL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET Jan. l4.-Whcat con-
tinues in light receipt, and the market is less ac-
tive than at the openings offerings of 81 bushels
white and 1872 of red, with sales of the former at
205 for prime, and of the latter at 1S5 for fair,
800 and 1876 for good, and 200 for prime; no
choice offered Corn is active, and may be
quoted 1c better; offerings Of 3Gl bushels white,
with sal cs at IS and CT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14
The Rctircfng OfBismarck.

New York, Jan. IA London letter says
the retirement of Bismarck from the Prussian
Cabinet is really due to differences arising be,
tween him and Emperor William on the
church question The Kaiser became alarmed
at Bismarck course towards the Catholics and
declined to further follow. the Prince 10 his
pnl;cv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14
CITY lTE.HS.

BETTER LATE THAN NFvER.-lf your teeth
are going, and you have not yet tried the $50
zoDoST" rs preventative, try it now. Adam
don all other Dcntritces and give it fair chance;
it is guaranteed to be rs harmless as water.
jan 13-Golw
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max RED.

On the evening of January 9th, 1873, by Rev.
DR.. Murduugh, PAUL Ii. BALL to MARIA
+. MORGAN all Of Fredericksburg
On the evening of January 10TH 1873 by Rev.
DR.. Nj urdaugh, WILLIAM PENN u ELIZA
JAM Els, all Of Fredericksburg.
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succesStuILanding of Arms, &c.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE Herald states
that the steamer Edgar Stewart which recent
~ sailed from Aspinwal and Carthegena with
full cargo of arms and ammunition and some
recruits for the Cuban rcvolutionists, under
the Cuban General Agnero, has successfully
landed all her cargo on the Cuban coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14
Death by Being Run Over.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l4.-Samuel Ii. Rich
ards, of Columbia, Pa, was run over by the
cars at Rohrerstown, this morning and had both
legs severed Death resulted soon after.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14
Schooner Ashore.

NoRFoLK, VA, Jan. l4.-The schooner
Harriet A. Rogers, from Philadelphia for Will
uliugton, is ashore on Body Island. Baker
Brothers sent assistance last evening.
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Fire.

New York, Jan. l4.-Bockwcrh' clothing
store, Godirey's gunsmith shop and another
small building on Catherine street were burned
last night. Loss $4,000.
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The TllaW.

New YORK, Jan. 1.-THE thaw continued
last night The weather this morning is pleas
ant and mild. The wind is east.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14

SALE OF SrocE.-Sl0,600 Corporation of
Alexandria per Ct. coupon bonds, with Janu-
AIRY coupon on, were sold in Washington yes
trrIay, hy public auction, to David Walker,
at J. S1,579, and 81, 500 New York, Alex
andrla and Georgetown Steamship stock was
sold AT the same time for $l,l6a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14

Members of Fire Companies applying for ex-
emrtiou from Jury services, hereafter, must
show To the Court, their names recorded in the
Clerks office, on the list Of firemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14
Extraordinary Inducements Offered.

Do not delay to secure bargains at
SAREpTh CLOTHING HALL, So KING ST.
I. SCHWARTZ s. co.
Have nov on hand an immense stock Of
OVERCOATS, TALMAS,
and heavy Winter Suits-all Of which will be
sold ut remarkably low prices. Their stock OF
FURNISHING GOODS
cannot be exccllcd in variety and quality, and
will be sold ut greatly reduced prices. Call
carly al 50 King street dec II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14

MAYORS OFFlCE.-A colored Radical po-
llccnan, named Charles Seals for disorderly
conduct aud for interfering with the laborers
employed by the contractor for grading north
Fit street, was fined and discharged
y confirmed incbriate named Watkins, who
was up for disorderly conduct, was discharged
upon promise to leave the city forthforih
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14

SKATES An assortment Tor
O'salc by JAS. F. CARLlN SONS,
doc II G3 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14

REuEARS,I-The adjourned meeting Of the
singers who are practiciug for the anniversary
of the Y. NJ. G. A., Ito be held on the 22d
m>t.) will meet tonight in the association
ROOMS for 4 second rehearsal. We are requested
t" repeat that all the singers of the city, but
especially those who rendered the music last
Year, are invited cordially, to attend these re-
NuarSols
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14

naS"SrEcIAL NoTICE-GENTs EXTRA FINE
Boors AND SHoEs.-We have just received Il
fresh supply of Gents Extra Fine, hand-sewed
Boots, Shoes and Slippers, of every description,
which we unhcsitatingly recommend TO be the
very best ON sale in the city.
w. B. WADDEY,
oct "A King street, Alexandria, Va.
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ANNEXNroN.-T Alexandria corrcspon-
dent Of the Baltimore Sun of this morning
says :-Littlc fear is expressed here of any &C.
ton on the part of any Of the judges Of the Su-
rrcme Court of the District of Columbia in the
case of Jackson, convicted of murder. aud now
IN jail There was a rumor thar he had ap-
Piled to Chict Justice Cartier for q writ of ha-
lcas corpus, on the ground that, as Alexandria
i>a part of the District of Columbia no Fir-
gInia court has power to convict for crime here,
hut it Is not supposed that any judge would un-
dertake to try the legality Of retrocession in
tins collateral way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14

SUNDAY SCHOOL CoNcERT.-The prepare
tons for the concert to be given by the child
rrn Of the NJ. f. Church South Sunday School,
are such as to suggest a delightful evening.
At the rehearsal last night, the singing on the
part of The children showed decided improve
r,ent over previous rchcarsals, and if these
early Indications may be taken as fair index
of what the concert is to be, grand success
for their undertaking may be safely predicted.
The object of this CONCERT is to provide suita-
bic Library for the School, which is increasing
in numbers and prosperity. John [. Cooke,
esq, has charge of the concert.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14

/ ~ ~ LUMP PLASTER!
| will sell $50 or 200 tons of LUMP ILAS-
TER, in lots to suit purchasers, at market rates
c. F. LEE, Jr.,
most Princess st., bet Water & Union.
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rEAKE NOTICE.

TAKE NOTICE.
respectfully inform the public that l have
opened
NEW RESTAURANT,
where ID enls can be obtained Mt all hours in the
day or night.
.Suppers and Dinners for private parties fur
nished ut reasonable prices
None but the very best kinds of LIQUORS
and CIGARS sold 1T the bar.
l. RAMMEL,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14

livery DAY BRINGS SOMETHING
~ NEW.
By express this day, CLOAkS, FIlannc's,
Csssimeres, Corscts, Bleached Cottons, &c. and
many other goods at lowest cash prices.
doc "a HOOMES & ASHLEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-14

ACE COLLARS s. uANDkERClILEFS
Ladies in need of handsome Lace Collars or
Linen Cambria Handkerchiets will find large
and we'll selected stock ut
doc IA HOOMES& ASHBY'S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-22
MONDAY, April PIP. VI.

MONDAY, April 2l--P. ".
The more hopeful feeling growing out of the IA
voTabe outlook for money was further reflected in
the stock market, when an advance took place.
bringing prices 10 the highest points reached since
the break down Of last Wednesday and Thursday.
The attention Of operators about evenly divided
between Pacific Mail. Western Union, -. Paul. and
Wabash, but New-Jersey Southern, which took on
steam a few days ago, moved up gently from
So TO IS, the reaction at the close being liitlo
over half point. As the day advanced the market
gave evidences of weakness and under free sales
during the closing hour of business a sharp reoc,ou
ensued. Pacific Mail going of TO 59., Western Union
to So. St. Paul to Coz. and Wabash to 70., whlie
early in the day these stocks sold respectively az high
as Gl,, 81 G2i, and az. Northwest Common reached
s2.; Rock Island lO9. Central 1925; c.. c. and /. c.
Sg3. and Hannibal and ST. Joseph, 49,. but these
figures were not sustained. Harlem ranged from
~ 10 l25, and Atlantic and Pacific 20 and 21l. The
investment shares were firm on light transactions
aud expresses higher on sales of Adams at IS,
American at 6,lQCs.. United States at 49,. and
Wells, Fargo Il Co.'s az s0l0Sl. The following were
the opening, highest, lowest aud closing prices Of
active stocks sold to-day:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-22
BANKING AND FINANCIAL.
lNYEsTMENr BONDS.


The NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD 80 First
MORTGAGE GOLD BONDS, which we recommend as n
profitable and wel-secnred investment bear $40
per cent gold interest, and have the following ele'
meuts Of security, viz.
J. They are the obligation of strong corporation.
.. They are a First Mortgage on the Road, It's
Equipments, Rights, and Franchises.
g. They are a first lien on its Net Earnings.
T. There is pledged. in addition, Tor the payment
Of principal and interest, Land Grant of 1850
acres per mile through the States and 2j,GOO acres
per mile through the Territories traversed. The
Company is already entitled to nearly Ten Million
acres Of It's Grant and Us Land Sales thus far have
realized s. &C per acre.
With nearly 500 miles Of the road completed and
in operation. the earnings for 1913 will be large
All marketable stocks and bonds are received in
exchange FOX Northern Pacifcs on most favorable
terms. JAY COOKE a CO..
% Wall-st.. New-lOrk