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The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-19
ATTIC SALT NO2.


A prominent individual once said that
there was but one step from the sublime
to the ridiculous, and our poet appears
to realize the fact that he has passed
through that trying ordeal We are really
sorry that we did not at first use a sol1-
ton of the attic compound, q sufficient
strength TO preserve our subject, but the
weather has become suddenly oppressive,
and an unexpected faint now pervades
the literary atmosphere. We had no
idea of ever abiding again to the unfortu-
nate form falsely so called but the
arrogance with which this 'fedgeling'
sRurns our wholesome and we'll meant
criticism suggests the propriety of an
additional admOnition, lest his presump-
ton might lead him to commit an ad-
ditional nuisance, by way of poetising
his miserable efforts to excuse his total
disregard or rather his ignorance of the
rules of grammar, by calling it "sIip Of
type, caused by the negligence of the
printer, is little too thin to need any
raatt.",ttc::..;on whatever. A reference to the
original manuscript, will aptly illustrate
the old adage that drowning man will
catch at straws, He sh"'ia nave referred
to the original before he accused the
innocent printer of something for which
he himself alone ~ responsible. That
George D. Prentice pronounced the poAnn:.
of Miss Griffith fauItless is no proof that
he would have passed the same Judgment
ON the recent abortive effort of this Young
misguided fledgehng Of course we re,
member Mr. Prentice SIS the editor of the
Louisville Journal, and we know his
capacity of determining what should be
acceptable in poesy," but this gives us no
clew as to what his judgment would have
been fthe poem in question. We feel
under obligations to this young blood for
his advice bat if his poem conveyed a
single idea. it was that he had got himself
into trouble by paying too much attention
to some beautiful young lady" in whom
he failed to realize the truth ofthe emblem
Of his white violet, Il must be sought TO
be found - Besides, if by associating
with some beautiful young lady" as he
advises us to do, would have the effect to
make us turn poet with no better sue
cess than he has done, we would willingly
toregO the pleasure of ever seeing another
lady of any kind. We are glad, however,
that he wrote his defense for it shows, as
he evidently intended it to do, that he
knows some things, though as a poet he
may be failure, Of which he is no doubt
by this time thoroughly conscious
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PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

,-ol r B. Rhett, Jr., OF Huntsville, form
..rfy editor of New Orleans PicdyuRe, was il
Coium bia few days since
Our esteemed friend, >. H. Timmons, wen
Il. Mes. Tennessee about a month ago, and
called on his former neeighbOr, James \
Moore. well known in Maury. he saw
crow llg in Mr.. MOOre's yard a young catal'
m free. which has a romantic history
About a half century ago, Davy Crockett
the great bear killer, cut down "A large catal-
IA tree Tor foot log. After many years
ITfs loo washed dow N the creek, and several
young branches put forth from the uecay ca
trunk Mr.. Moore observed them, seNerai
wears since. and cut them out and planted
them in MS ward, where they are now tall
and cOmely young trees
HartweIi Brown LedbetteT, very prom
Using yo1In., man, son OF r. p. Ledbetter, OF
Sprinir Dale stock farm, has returned rom
Lebanon, where he has been attending the
law department of the Cumberland UnlNeT-
sity. de graduated in the law department
Two beautiful young ladies' one from
ShcIbyviIle and the other from NasIlN lIe
are visiting Miss l.. w, on the nam P slIiis0
pike, one Of our lOyeliest and most Dea1 III
fuI Young ladtes-one of the sweetest OF the
indie Thomas NJ. Jones, and W. Ii: Nc
CaIIun Of PUIaki, were in our town tues
Josh G. Bailey, OF Jackson, Tenn was In
'v vi y NJ DSynpi3gtop went to Baltimore
last week, and will probably DE DICK TO-
morrow, ,+t,a Nth
r,,I{st Tr,fituts delivered in the nrst Meth
OfjiSi CbHrch. by Rev. wellborn Mooney, OF
im,,rtii,I,r instructive and appropriate.
The cburch although the largest in the
city. was crowded 10 its utmost, many per
sons having to leave on account Oh hSt
sgrurirru seats. For an hOuT the elOaueHt
and distinguished minister toasted the con
l,Trl,,ttion on words OF truth and soDeTness.
t,,t.. ,,-,s T,f..IcticaI and we doubt not Will
be-. long rt.meu bered py them. The learned
divine held that while the intellectual lac
mites we're being developed, that the educa-
ZION of the moral faculties, the croWmng
glory OF all, should not be neglected. Inc
sermon was exactly suited 10 the occasion
and will doubtless result IN accomplishing
M, IN Good .JYrEs0E Herald.
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MARTIN FEMALE COLLEGE.
commencement Exercises.


From the Pulaski Citizen
The Board OF Trustees of Martin Fe-
male College, after full consultation, beg
leave to say to the public and the pat~
rons of the College, that they have
given more than ordinary attention to
the commencement exercises which
have just closed They feel assured that
under the management of it's present
able Principal, Prof. w. K. Jones, it is
one of the best Female Schools in Ten
nessee. The examination OF the differ
ent classes during the week has shown
the thorough and diligent training OF
the pupils in the various departments
of Language, Science and Belle Lettres.
Every class acquitted itself with very
great credit. Diplomas were delivered
to four young ladies. Miss Emma Bran
lett, Mics Mildred I. Eel, Miss Mollie
May Mcbride and Miss Mamie Wilson,
after very full examination. The es.
says read by the graduating class were
excellent.
The trustees are gratifed at the sue
cess of the school and take pleasure in
assuring patrons and guardians who
have daughters to educate, and wish
them to receive thorough and careful
training, intellectual and moral 10y
careful and experienced teachers tn
Martin Female College pr scents all b
requisites TO accomplish that end.
W. f. BALLENTINE, JEo. G 9ROwN
Sect'y. PTes't.
JNo. A. T1NNn,;
Vice Pres't.
p. H. EEL,
j. A. SUMTER,
L w. MCCORD,
JNo. T SEELE
J. b. CHHDERs,
j. =. MAY.
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HICKMAN COUNTY ITEMS.

Our Circuit Court, a special term OF
the ChanCery Court and the COLnty
Court, all passed off pleasantly, and
such business as could not be tried in
the Circuit Court by His Honor, Judge
Bateman, was taken up by the Hon. Mr..
Davenport, of Lawrenceburg, who at
the solicitation of Chancellor Nixon,
kindly consented to hold the special
term for his Honor. This was the first
visit of Judge Davenport to our bar,
and by his dignified and courteous de-
pertinent on the bench and affable and
pleasant manners on the streets, has en-
deared himself very much to The people
of our county. We hope this will not
be his last visit in our town. We had
in attendance at our courts, Hon.
n. n. Cox, of franklin; Mr.. Myers
and Judge Hughes, of Columbia; and
0. T. Plummer, Esq, of New burg.
Mr.. Cunningham, of Centreville, with
his estimable lady and interesting baby,
has gone to Linden to be in attendance
at the Circuit Court at that place this
week. O. a. Nixon and Hon. J. H.
Moore, have gone to Waverly to attend
the ChancerY Court ct chat place. In
connection with the Columbia Bar we
neglected to mention Mr.. Timmons.
who spent the week with us.
w. g. Clsgett, clerk of the Circuit
Court, and a member of the we'll known
firm Of Clagett Il Bro, ia on a business
trip to Nashville.
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We are informed that the commence
ment exercises at Tennessee Female
College, Franklin, Tenn, which closed
last week, was very interesting and eX-
tremely gratifying to the patrons. The
ability Of Prof. Vaughn as principal OF
superior attainments. was practically
shown There was a graduate class Of
four, and their essays, read prior to re-
ceiving their diplomas, were SPLENDID,
and showed thar they were at least per-
iect in that department. The young la~
dies graduating were, Miss Sallie Witt,
ubjeCt, Whispering Ofthe pineS;" Miss
Cleo Evans, Dignity of Tabor" Miss
Belle Russell, "CObwebs;" Miss Alice
HargrOve, Fashion" Each of them
handled their subjects with ability and
read them before large audience in a
very impressive manner, TWO OF these
are from Maury cOunty-MIsS Russell
from Wiilismsp port and Miss Witt from
Spring Hill. Miss Witt was also award
cd the premium of handsome silver
cup for the neateSt hOusekeeper board
ing in the Institute during the session.
Misses Russell, Mckay and Parrish, of
Maury, were among the number that
had no dement's during the session.
Among the patrons of the school from
Maury in attendance at the exercises
were, John 5. West, K. \. Mckay, Jas.
H Parish and w Q. Gordon, who were
delighted with the exercises and highly
plesssd with the management OF the
school, ana the advancement of their
daughters,
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At meeting OF the Board of Trustees
oftbs Oi.1aSant Institute, held June
18th, 1874, Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. hann..u'n
were unanimously elected Principals of
the school for the next ten months, with
any assistants they NAV select.
on motion it was unanimously
ResOIred, LIST. That the Board OF Trus-
tees take great pleasure in recording
their high appreciation of the services
rendered bv Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton
and their efficient corps of assistants
during the past ten months, they hav-
ing been faithful and earnest in lmpart-
ing instruction, firm yet kind in exer-
cising discipline, and have exercised a
watchtul oversight over the morals OF
those intrusted to their care.
Rc~0Ired. pa. That we most cordially
recommend this school 30 the favorable
consideration Of all having children OF
wards to educate.
RcSoIred, Cd. That copy OF these res
olutions be sent 10 Mr.. Hamilton and
one sent to the HERALD AND MAIL foi
/ notification. Il. c. JACKSON,
Sec'y protein,
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Examination of Redman's school at
Spring Hill,

Prot. Redman's school closed on last
Friday with public exhibition, consist
ing of speeches, reading of compositions
and dialogues The speeches were all
in good taste, and some of them were
delivered in fine style. Mr.. Brice Flem-
ing, who is preparing himself for the
ministry. delivered an essay, the high
moral tone of which would have lone
no discredit to full fiedged minister
His delivery may 0e improved. Yves
ley DodsOn and James Odil, both made
creditable speeches. Henry P. Cheairs
delivered his speech in superb style, and
with practice he bids fair to make a
speaker of force and eloquence. Mr..
Elliott Roberts made the speech OF the
occasion, and brought down the house.
Many others of the young men and boys
did well. The compositions OF the young
ladies were good, and several OF them
we're chaste, elegant and beautiful.
Prominent among them, and worthy OF
the highest communication, were those
of Misses Ellen White, Amelia Porter.
Lulie Crump, Tenuie Roberts and Sal
lie McLemore. This is not intended as
a report of the exercises of the occasion,
but simply the result of the Observa-
tons OfOne who had the privilege of
hearing the speeches delivered, and the
reading of the compositions, AMI OF
feasting his eyes upon the lovely forms
and exquisitively moulded features of
the young ladies, rendered doubly
beautiful by the excitement of APP
pearing before the large audience, who
honored themselves and the occasion by
being present. Miss Amelia Porter and
Mr.. James Odel received the highest
distinction for close application, hard
study ard perfect lessons. The award
is doubtless just, but the addition of
one or two other names to the list, would
seem, to an outsider, but simple justice.
Prot. Redman is doubtless one of the
very best educators of the country,
while Miss Lulie F1guers, under whose
special care and able instruction the
young ladies of the school have been
gently encouraged and led on in the
paths of science AMI literature, has
made for herself an enviable reputation
as a successful teacher.
Snow DROP
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LEWIS COUNTY ITEMS.

Rain is needed very badly. 1t has
been trying to rain for several days,
but has failed, and perhaps may not
at all.
Mr.. J. +. McKinnie has been spend
ing few days with the citizens of Swan.
He is acandidate for circuit court Judge,
to fulfill the vacancy Occassioned by
the resignation OF Judge Elijah Walker
He spent most his of time fishing, but
was very unsuccessful, but has the
high esteem and earnest support OF
many of its citizens. 1t is hoped his
visit was pleasant.
A lad of Palestine has been going
down the creek, to see his sweetheart
it is supposed. Not long since on his
way from church he overlooked his
friend, who exclaimed. Chow is your
quoth he, the goose hangs high"
There she is in front of US now" Iow~
ly CALCULATED his friend, land would be
glad to have you with her." perhaps
she would" and soon he was by her
side, bowling with all gracefulness, and
requesting permission to attend her
home. please excuse me-" she res
marked, II had somewhat rather be
alone just now" and he threw his horse
into more rapid gait and soon was out
OF sight, biting his lips in his deep agony
OF despair. He has not been back since,
and perhaps experience will learn him
something.
Last Friday evening party, composed
of ladies and gentlemen, concluded to
go fishing, and they were seen wind
ing their way slowly down the banks of
the beautiful waters Of Swan in search
of a foot-log. Mr.. D, was first to come
in contact with one, and attempting to
cross seemingly Oblivious of his sur
roundings) misplaced his foot and down
he went, carrying with him Miss s..
Soon he realized his Unpleasant situa>
ton, and they started for the opposite
bank, where they were soon Joined by
their friends. They soon reached the
point designated and found that they
had forgotten to procure any bait. Mr..
l-y succeeded in cat ching a beautiful
butterfly, as it slowly fiuttered by and
after appending it to the hook, Miss
E. put it in the water and to her dis |
may soon pulled out tadspole in all |
its perfection. The laughter was great |
for while. and having no more bait |
they seated themselves upon the grassy |
banks to enjoy the gentle breeze, TO !
watch the ripping waters, and talk |
over the frOliosOmeness OF life.
w. II. Flanagan and lady left New |
burg Monday to visit kindred near Co. |
lumb ia.
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COLUMBIA MARKET.
ONCE ofMARrIN, & EMBRr

ONCE ofMARrIN, d EMBRI l
JunelS tn, 1874. /
Bacon Sc / / and l2cts. for shoulders sides
and hams from wagons demand good, more
for shining.
Butter-25c. Dull
BeeslOd.r--20c.
BIacking-75c. al 90 y doz
Cotton 10 to l514 cts.
Cotton Seed-;50c per 100 ms,
COrH-S5c loose from wagons; and demand
COtee-25 to 2Sc for Rio by Sack Laguira %
to 80 Java IS to 81.
Coal OiL-371zc by the barrel; 4O@5Oc. . gal.
CGHdIes-221 2a25c. a h.
Eggs-l212 TO loo.
Hour-4.6O to 800 per 100 lbs.
Gjnger-IO9j0c.
German Millet-2OO TO 225 u bushel.
Hungarian Grass Seed-l75 to 200. "A bushel.
Lqrd-in new Cooperage, lie; in Old, S.
Lime-5OGGOc. q bushel.
MedL-90c from wagons
Missouri Millet-l25 to 49,
M0tdsses and SVrtps-common, Zoe. @lOO; gol-
den syrup, SlGl.2
Pea Nuts-l.35. Better feeling.
Pepper-3594Oc.
Rtce-ll9l2c.
Satt-835 $50. for 7bu for 515b
SOap-l0Gl5c.
SOdd-l0@l2c.
SUpdr-New Orleans, lO@l4c; Demerara, l4G
l2c; sugar, l5c; crushed and granulated,
I5129l6c.
Tea-l25g2.5O FD.
TdLtotC-6c u 10.
Wooi-Dull at quotations, 20 40.
Whedt-l.OOGl.l0; Dull.
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For Tax Collector,

We are authorized to announce JAMES
II. GREGORY, as a candidate far Tax Col
lector of Maury county, AZ the ensuing Au-
gust election.
We are authorized 20 announce Capt. A. A.
JIPSCOMB, as a candidate for Tax Collector
of Maury county, at the ensuing election
We are authorized to announce SAM r.
WATKINS, aS n candidate for Tax Collector
of Maury county, at the next election.
We are authorized to announoe-JOHN H.
COOPER, of Bear Creek, as z candidate for
Tax Collector of MauIy county, al the ensu-
ing August election.
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We are authorized to announce JOHN
LAMAR as a candidate for reelection TO
the Office of Constable OF the 9th civil dis
riot of Maury country, at the ensuing Au-
gust election.
We are authorized TO announce ]. ]
WORKMAN, (Red FIN as "A candidate for
reelection TO the office of Constable OF the
18th district of Maury county, at the ensu-
ing August election-ifJoei is willing
We are authorized to announce MARCUS
l.. (DICK) PERRY as a candidate for Con-
stable in the eth civil district of Maury
county, at the ensuing August election.
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The candidates for County Offices viii adj
dress the people of Maury County at the
following times and places; tO-wit:
Santa Fe Saturday June Goth.
Mount Pleasant, Saturday June 9th.
Hampshire, Friday July 3rd.
Columbia, Monday, July 9Th.
Rock Springs, Friday July 10th.
Culleoka, Saturday July 18th.
Spring Hill, Friday, July 18th.
Rally Hill, Saturday July 18th.
Bigbyville, Saturday July 18th.
Williamsport, Saturday August LIST.
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7 AND SALE.

by virtue OF decree OF the Chuursry
court az columbia, rendered 40 Its June
diefni, 100, IN the case 81 James WIlkcus W.
w. X. Pillow, admir-. e. MIS-. will sell ~
pubic outcry az the courthouse door iu tho
town OF Columbia, on Monday the 1871 dny
OF July, lSN, tract or parcel ut land. living
and being IN Maury county, Tenn .~-p.. EtI
civil district, aud bounded us n4.u,y.. iu
vii: ON the north ana cusf bV pura li,,f..
south and west by the lands Ufthp Hons , 4
heirs, and containing jlN acres, said tu,.F
VIII be sold on a credit OF six uuu t,y.Iya
months, free nom the right aud cuuity al
redemption, which right aud rluiiv ~
hereby expressly cut OF and tKfIuguI.6, .
Notes with good security, bearing int,rcsI
rom date viii be required OF he purrbt,s,,f
or purchasers, and lien retained t,r no
pay ment of the purchase money.
June II, Aa't. u. II. COOPER, Com.
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THAT RASDALL'S RIVER MEET.
ING.



To the Editors Of the Herald and Nal:
think probably that 1 ought to reply
through the columns OF your paper, to the
communication that appeared in your is
sims Latta and WI Whitthorne i'll refer
ence to a political meeting and speaking
at Lots Chapel, on the night of the Goth of
May, and therefore ask permission to do so.
do not write in anger. | write simply in
defence of my character among the readers
of your paper who have read the aforesaid
communication, but do not know me. As
however, defended myself quite fully in
the presence of a large audience from diff
ferent portions OF the county, IN the Court
House on LIST inst, and as it would take too
much space IN your papertO print an elabO-
rate explanation, REPUTATION, &C., of all the
references made to me, | shall only speak
particularly of the most salient points.
1t is proper to state here, that the "meet-
ing" was not a League meeting" All the
information that l had concerning the
meeting was, that the cOlored voters of that
neighborhood had agreed to meet at GER
tain place, at a certain time, to hear me de-
fend myself against charges preferred
against me by 1.-The lock-box candidates" A
messenger was sent to me who gave me the
information as above. l went to the meet
ing for the purpose indicated, and did what
l went there to do, and as the sequel will
show, a little more. Previous to the meet
ing, however, other candidates heard Of the
meeting and attended-among them, Latta
and Whitthorne. These two-Latta and
WhitthOrne-after having listened through
the wall of the house as long as they want
into the house-were treated with courtesy
by all present-were invited to speak-did
speak-had quite d good humored time,
and at the close dispersed. | went home
with Maj. Gregory, and next morning to
Columbia, and thought no more of the
meeting until the aforesaid communication
appeared. When l read it, | was utterly as
tOnished E; for was not prepared to expect
such treatment from Latta and Whitthorne.
But now for the statements: The initial
point IL, that while hitching their horses
they heard Balaam trierson, coiored, after
announcing himself as a candidate, &C.,
declare in favor of social as well as political
equality" | mention this because it was
doubtless intended to give caste to the meet
ing. But is the statement true? 1t is not
true, as can easily and satisfactorily be
proven. The personal remarks INDUCED in,
in reference to myself, I snail pass. some
thing different, presume, would have been
expected from the Sheriff and Circuit Court
Clerk of Maury county, il civilization had
done its perfect work, but as think there
are some '.jobs" unfinished, propose to 'la-
Dor and to wait" With regard 10 the re-
marks about lawyers, oOunterhoppers" and
certain characters being unworthy to black
my boots" &c, have not room to repro
duce my remarks. l acclaimed bitterly
against the power behind the thrOne;''
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Business Notices.
IngIeSide Academy.

During the past Scholastic year, 90 Pupil,
have been instructed in this Institution
The Examination was commenced on the
10th and will close to-day. At IL A. NJ. Hon
Orary Certificates will be awarded to the
following: LIST Grade, NJ. l.. Rainey, NJ
blackburn, NJ. Wilson, c. Walker. I'd Grade
NJ. Myers, $. McRady, NJ. Campbell, NJ. Loo
ney, Il. Blackburn, Il. Hendley, NJ. L.
Thompson, 5. Mayes. For the Fall Session
II. Thompson, X. Stephenson, l.. Myers, j.
Wilson, w. Latta.
Prizes and Rewards will also be given as
follows: Best Specimen Penmanship, in ad-
vanced Class, II. Thompson; in Primary
Glass, Is, Hendley. Best Hcrbarium, NJ.
LOomey. The Committee considered the
Herbariums of NJ. l.. Rainey, 5. McRady and
NJ. Blackburn as worthy of about similar
appreciation. Superiority in Latin, NJ.
blackburn. Best SpelleT, Clara Akin. High
est No. Marks OF Credit j. Wilson.
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DEATHS,

On the 9Th inst, In Obion county. Mr.. Luz
Gus X. HADLEY, of consumption, aged
about 43 years. Mr.. HADLEY was formerly
citizen OF Maury county and moved TO
obion several years ago, where he has resi-
ded ever since. He was q hRlf-brother Of
Mr. Henry and Kit Hadley. and Mrs. Wash
Miller, of Carriers Creek. He was an up
right, honest, good citizen, kind father and
devoted husband. lie leaves a wife and
three girls TO mourn his loss. beside host OF
friends. He was placed on the It'll inst +,
with Masonic honors. in the silent tomb to
await the Judgment.
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NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

d. II. Sowell ct ais, W. VI. Helm ot ais.
IL appearing 10 me from Commandment.
Dill, which II sworn iD, that John w. Nav
berry Is "a nonresident Of the state of ZEN
nessee, 50 that the ordinary process of law
cannot be served upon him 10 is therefore
ordered by me that publication be runds
Tor four consecutive weeks in the Herald
and Mail, newspaper published in Culum-
bia, Maury county, Tenn, the last of which
shaI DC at least week before the next set
ting OF the Chancery Court, 10 bee held on
the second Monday in Dec, next. at the
courthouse In Columbia, Tennessee, re-
curing the sl.id JnO. W. MHyberry then ana
muir ~ complainant's bill, OI the same viii
be taken for confessed ~ 81 him and set for
hearing eXparte.
l.. ID. Myers security for printer, fee.
June II, 1874 -. q. COOPER a. a NJ
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We are authorized 70 announce M, L
JACKSON, as a candidate for County Trus-
tee at the ensuing AuL ugt election.
We are authorized to announce j. CLAYT
MOORE, as candidate for Trustee, at the
ensuing August election.