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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26

THE annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road was held in the city of Baltimore
on Monday last week.
The report shows the earnings of the
company to be 81, ,947 900; expenses
So, All $50; net earnings S5,779, ,626. The
expenses of working the road is stated
TO be 81 $40 per cent. of the earnings,
showing decrease of 64.1G0 per cent,
compared with previous years. The
surplus fund of the company on the
30th of September, 1874. is $32, IA, $50,
and the entire mortgage Indebtedness
including the loan made in January
last of $4,000, 600 in currency and sterl-
ing, $29, ,O61 ,574; excess of surplus fund
over entire mortgage Indebtedness,
S3,0S2, ,595. The earning this year, in
comparison with the hast fiscal year,
decreased s55S, 1888, and the working
expenses s642, 152, making a compare
tive increase in net profits of sS2,264.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26
Cooking Corn i'm Fattening Hogs.

The morewe think about the stereO-
typed claim of gain of 33-or even 25
per cent.-in favor of cooking corn fed
to hogs, the more we don't believe it.
So far as we know, there have never
been any really conclusive expert
ment5 made. Corn is now high, and
it is worth while to save all we can. 1t
would be an admirable thing if farmers
in different sections would try parallel,
experiments, feeding one lot of hogs
100 bushels of raw corn and another
similar lot 100 bushels of ground and
cooked corn. Of course, the hogs should
each be weighed before and after the
experiment, and the results reported to
the press.-[ Rural New Yorker.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26
How Lieut.. Fitch got the Consent
OF Minnie Sherman's Father

Since the marriage we have been let
into the secrets of the courtship little.
Inc young man was not over-sanguine
when the young lady referred him to
her pa, and he approached the awful
presence feeling uncertain whether he
would succeed or be tried by q court
martial. However, he managed to ask
for what he wanted, and stood waiting
FOR the verdict. The General heard
him, and then turned upon him alb
ruptly with the question, what can
you do?'
Do? Why, 1 can build an engine,
put it up and run itv
Give me yonr hand. You are the
BOY fqr me. Now go and ask Min.
what she thinks about it,
That is the way the General got rid of
That application. 1t is almost too late
IN the day to speculate as to what Min.
thought about it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26
GENERAL AND PARTICULAR.

Small pOx is becoming alarmingly
prevalent in Brownsville, Texas.
Moulton, the mutual friend is resi-
ding in Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Partington declares that she
does not wish to vote, as she fears she
couldn't stand the shock of the electri-
Cal franchise.
The British Government has deter
mined to organize a polar exploring
expedition without delay.
Omaha pork packers are packing all
the hogs they can get. The weather
for the past week has been very favor
BILE for such operations.
Santanta has been sent back to Tex
as to be delivered to the Governor Of
that State, having broken his parole.
Big Tree has not yet been returned.
The Secretary of War has telegraph
ed to Gen. Ord, at Omaha, inquiring
how much mems clothing will be need
ed by the grasshopper sufferers during
the winter?
Osborne, Republican, has 13, 447 ma
jority for Governor in Kansas. The
average majority for the rest of the
State ticket is about 1900. The Legis-
lature is two-thirds Republican.
The work of laying four tracks on
the New York Central road is nearly
completed, and henceforward two of
the tracks will be devoted exclusively
to freight trains.
When Paradise Lost was publish
ed, the celebrated Waller wrote this
passage: 1.-The old blind schoolmaster,
John Milton, hath published a tedious
poem on the fall of man; if its length
be not considered as merit, it hath no
other.
"That dog of yourn flew at me this
morning and bit me in the leg, and
now notify you that I intend to shoot
it the first time 1 see it." "The dog is
not mad" "Mad! know he is not
mad. What's he got to be mad about?
It's me that's mad"
The Superior Court of Cincinnati de-
cides that mistake as to age, not frau
dulent, in an insurance policy, but is
subject to correction, even after the
ucdtL vi tlO dooulOos ohu tiS DohSANAes
ry can then recover the full amount.
The hill framed for establishing a
new government for the District of Co
lumbia, and which will be submitted
TO Congress when it meets, provides
that the affairs of the District shall be
managed by the War, Treasury and
Interior Departments, assisted by mi
nor officers named in the bill.
Schilling, the German who was late
ly killed in Cincinnati, bya man NAM
ed Egner, it seems, seduced and ruin
ed Egner's daughter. Hence the muir
der. Egner is in prison awaiting trial
for the murder. The seducer has been
murdered, the seduced girl is dead,
and the poor wife of Egner is sacrifi-
cling the savings Ola lifetime TO raise
means for the defense Of her husband.
These as the Cincinnati Gazette re-
marks, are the works of the careless
seducer.'
At an eating house in Fort Howard,
ON the Chicago q Northwestern Rail-
road, the following sign is hung up:
All meals taken in this hall will be
cents, regardless of age,
business, sex, nationality, politics, re-
ligion or previous condition of servi-
tude.'
Henry Godnose Bailey is the name
of boy in Sprine field, 0. If we were
your parient, Henry, Godnose we'd
knock your middle name out of you.-
GCin. Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26

Judge Abbot will contest the seat of
Frost in the Forty-fourth Congress from
Massachusetts,.
The suit of Theodore Tilton against
Henry Ward Beecher has been set
down for December 8.
An investigation into the accounts OF
the Brooklyn Charity Commission,
shows deficiency of nearly $lOO,OOO.
The weather continues extremely
cold at Omaha, with u light fall of
snow. West Of that city storms are re-
ported, with considerable snow.
The medical officers of the Pensacola
navy yard report to the Navy Depart
ment that all danger from yellow fever
at that place has passed.
Senator Sherman has had lengthy
interview with President Grant respect
ing the course of the Senate Finance
committee, of which he is chairman, in
preparing some financial measure for
the consideration of Congress at the ap-
preaching session.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26
zsImmut gs. 3usiatss 4irfftnru.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

p,,y,ats Judoe-C. W. CARROLL. Omee
.tsir. in nublic buildings, nrst door 70 righlI
EhetLWE c. COCHRAN. omcs AZ fuoiio
oisrk Of Iour4,-J; R. MITonSLL:, 9mesin 9a pup
llc pui.olnf III SrA4r Once upstairs In
,upiis % guiding. entrance at len door. Mai,
IreGs1rer--A PoRrIsFtssLps; IL. s.nR 0snce Oh "N
IpssensardeTEJAs. A. BARNES. Once In public
building, hrst door. second door eH on ie,.' one.
.. I. Z, Secss Ssst 81 the National Hotel.
Sbusn.sssoners-sol Hogge SomerI9n; o. =
Dungan. Plank Road; Wiiiiam AlAAnoo'
Bridgeport. u.ndrxsburrh.
0roser-THoMAs GARRETT, benalIS- ,h.
Snnmissioners meet st Ct. ClnirsylIie OF IN
nrst Iondaysof March, June, SePIenpyeer ~,
pecember-and as a Board OF E9naia..'ion 9n,.
tSs third wednesday OF MAY In eacn YER
'tT ThS prohate Court meets on tho nrst iues-
days Of January March May J9ly; COURT pnd !.
bar and November, as a ersn1t hnnrs1 for the trans
always open ION business ho"' iva
sct ion of other business
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26

'Alasr said the nurse who attended
the witty divine, Sidney Smith, in his
last illness, Il have made mistake
and given you bottle of ink Then
said the dying wit, fetch me all the
blotting paper there is in the house,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26
MASONIC DIRECTORY, 1874.

s.,mont Lodge, No. ls, F. & A. "; mests .s f,, sI
p Wadnesday night on or preceolhe Inc u iui
cry JAMES MELLot, W. h.
T. 81. FERREIL, sec'y.
.. C.o,r,vilIs Chapter. No. II Royal AIct
.ssons meets every Friday night on or Z, aI.ei
the full moon. 80. a ."
T. n. FERRELL, Secy.
Belmont Council, No. 81 hoyal ssos ,sa second
snnar Excellent Masters, meets on 'he "e0'no
Tnesiav night of every month:
f"eSua' III. r BUMGARNER: I. l. q. M.
Ed BAILY, Rec.
Hope Commandery No: rs OF Hn1Aa' nigbt Of eveiy
lars meets so the first TuesdaJ nIsr. " Con,
month. r. ~ D marlg72l
JAa B. RYAN. Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26

When a man dies and leaves nice
young widow with plenty of money,
and you see her walking out with the
executor on Sunday afternoon, change
is imminent.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26

If man wants to find out what's in
him let him 60 to sea. The first rough
weather will generally enable him to
ascertain it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26

GEN. EKIN, who lately visited the
grave of ex-President Taylor, says that
the entire vault is covered with ivy
and weeds, the front alone being dis
cernible, and the approaches to this
are so matted and entangled with the
same growth that they look as if the
foot of a human being had never trod-
den them. There is an iron door about
five feet high and thirty inches wide,
and above this is plain marble slab,
about three feet in length and eighteen
inches wide, on which are inscribed the
following words:
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26
I. TAYLOR,
Born November %, 1884;
Died Julv @ 1850

This slab is now in falling condi-
tlon, and is supported in its place only
by a decayed fence rail, about twelve
feet long, which was dropped against
it by some friendly hand. The vault
is literally falling to pieces, and on its
sides, between its front and inner cOur-
ses of stones, are cracks and openings
from one-fourth to half an inch wide.
This is but another evidence of the
fact that even the great men of the
world are soon forgotten after their
death.-Washington Chronicle.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26

THE Marietta Register mentions the
discovery of numerous Indian relics in
small mound, near the line between
Morgan and Washington counties.
One was an ornamental granite stone,
about three inches in length, an inch
thick, highly polished, with raised
ends, which were pei forated, and had
most likely been worn as an ornment
and highly priced by its possessor. An
other was common flat stone, about
three inches in length, one inch wide,
and also perforated at the ends. There
were also found some arrow-heads, one
very small one, stone tomahawk, part
of skull, etc. The place where the
relics were discovered showed evidence
of fire, the last funeral rite (cremation)
of some ancient warrior. Portions of
the skull and bones crumbled to dust
upon being exhumed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-11-26

THE MAN WHO BEAT BUTLER
Charles p. Thompson, who has risen
in an hour as it were, from an humble
practitioner at the Essex bar, to a pub
lie character whose name is now a
household word throughout the coun-
try, is man of fine personal appear
ance. He is rather above tie medium
height, has large, full head, a keen
eye, and wears light sandy moustache
and side-whiskers. He is about AZ
years of age, though looking younger
than that. He is man of great per-
sonal popularity, having many friends
and few if any, enemies. Among the
brethren of the Essex bar he goes by
the familiar name of Charley He
resides and practices law at Gloucester,
where he went in 1857. Mr.. Thomp-
son stands at the head of his profession
in Essex county, and is in every way
an able man; a man who will honor
the Essex-district; and a Enan against
whose public or private life not even
the public slanderer who fought him
dared say one wOrd.-Boston Herald.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

JUDGE 10. G. GUILD.-0n the 4th
Monday in August next, being the first
day of the Chancery Court, Hon. 10.
C. Guild, of Nashville, will deliver
speech at Erin, in Houston county.
He was born about half a mile from
Erin and has not visited the old home
stead for forty years. He is one of
the most remarkable men Tennessee
ever produced. AS stump speaker he
has achieved a reputation equaled by
few, and as lawyer he stands among
the very best. He accepted an invita-
ton from his old friends in Houston
to address them two years ago, but was
prevented from doing so by an Attic
ton in his family. We have no doubt
the people will turn out en- masse to
hear him.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11
OLARKSyILEE LEAF TOBACCO
MARKET.

Our receipts are light, as the bulk
of the crop has now come forward and
what remains in the hands of the far
mer and country Spectator is held
back with the firm belief that prices
will rule very high before another crop
can be produced.
1t is now being believed by many
that the present crop is much below
the estimate. We now estimate the
planting at less than one twentieth of
an average crop and if the drought
continues twenty or thirty days longer,
what has been planted will be worth
less.
On Wednesday last we had another
one of those planting seasons we read
about in the New York Tobacco Leaf,
which led New York factors in the
early part of the drought to the belief
that we wonld have an unusually large
crop planted, and that there was one
third of an average crop already plant
ed, and later, that we might feel well
assured of a full half crop. These
publications have served to mislead
our seaboard factors, and even now we
are receiving letters from New York
factors that they believe we will pro-
duce half crop. Kentucky and Ten
nessee, with the most favorable wealth
er, can not produce even the twentieth
part of crop.
We now quote light sales: Tugs, Z!
to 9Ec; low leaf, 81 to 1Olc; medium
to good. II to he; selections, Ii to Ice.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11
GAINESVILLE WHOLESALE MARKET.
CORRECTED BY J. ]. cRUsMAN.

CORRECTED BY J. ]. CRUsMAN.
SUGAR.-We quote, Louisiana, in Hhds.
9@lOc-half cent more in bbls. Clarified
1I@l2H: Crushed, Powdered and Granula-
New Orleans Moiasses, IS, 65@75c.
SYRUPS.-5Oca65.
to 25c, Java 40c.
SALT.-Kanawha. bushel bbls, 81 so
by the Car load 50 40.
FLoU.-Supernne, SIS 90; Extra, Sc 90 to
7 90; Choice or Fancy, 81 5O@S 80.
STAR CANDLES.-l6to l6c.
WHIsKEY-COmmOn country, III OO9 20;
best brands Robertson county, 81 30 to IS.
CHEEsE-Prime factory lSc.
RIcE-Carolina. &c.
SoAP-Bar, oSl AZ.
OILs-Coal oil, l9c; lard oil, So cts ;
Iinseed oil, raw 81 10, boiled Is.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE-65.
VARNIsH-Copal, 81 IS; Japan, 1 10.
WISDOM GLAss-sxlO So 40 . box, lOxl2
PowDER.Ride,s7 so y keg; lead. IOs n.
SHoT-S2 80.
CAPs-4O@5Oc q 1000.
OYSTERS-2an 10 cans So 209l Is,
SARDINEs-22c.
MAcKERELcNo. 8, per Dbl. $40 90; kits,
No. 4, 81 0092 so.
BLAoKING-s71z@75, per dozen.
NAILS-S4 90.
IRoN-Kentucky. 412c; Tennessee, SC.
RoPE-22@25c.
PITTsBURG COAL 80 cts. ST. BERNARD,
20 cts. delivered.
TRACES-Sl0 w to IL so per. doZ.
CoLLARs-sl0 to q per. doz.
HAMES-S4 to l0per doz.
AxES-Sl2 to Is. per. doz.
The following are the prices paid here at
this date for country produce.
BAcoN-Buying, IL to l1gc.
LARD-ll1.c. -
TALLOw-5c.
PEA NUTs-sl % to 81 30 per bushel.
GINSENG 81 90 to 10
BEESwAX-25c.
FEATHERS-new-50c.
WHITE BEANS-Sl 50 to 81 90.
PEAS-75c to 81 90.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

TUESDAY morning last, in company
with a COOLEY number of the legal
fraternity of this city, we took the
train for Houston county, and soon ar
rived at Erin where we took break
fast. We had not visited this place
for nearly two years, and were sur
prised at the evidences of so much
substantial improvement. Among
others built since we were there, is
the Grand Central Hotel, erected at
a cost of $4,000 or $4,000, which is
quite an ornament to the little city.
We visited Arlington, the county
site, and found quite crowd in at
tendance ON the Circuit Court, which
was being held by Judge Judd, of
Springfield, who, judging from his
charge to the grand jury, is familiar
with the duties of the position and
well qualified to ill the same.
We found the people of Houston as
kind and hospitable as of yore, and
seemingly in prosperous condition,
as the crops in that locality are look
ing much better than they do in this
section, they having had much better
seasons than we have been favored
with.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

POSTPONEMENT OF THE PRONE
MADE CoNCERT-We are requested by
the committee having the Promenade
Concert in charge, to state that, owing
to the stringency in the money market,
they have not been able to dispose of
a sufficient number of tickets to justi-
fly them in carrying out the program
me as advertised, therefore they are
compelled to postpone it from the 10th
inst, to the 18th of September next.
We are satisfied that no ticket holder,
under the Circumstances, will think hard
of the boys for postponing the time, as
no one would demand it at loss to
the Hook and Ladder Company. All
who have not purchased tickets,
should do so at once, and assist in
making the concert a real success.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

DR.. PALMER, of New Orleans, has
declined the CHARACTERISTIC of the
Presbyterian South Western Univer-
sity recently located at GAINESVILLE, in
this State. His resignation is regard
ed as a serious blow to that institu-
ton.
The foregoing is from the Jackson
Wing and Tribune, and we have only
to say, in reply, that however great
the disappointment at the resigna-
ton of DIR. Palmer, nothing like
"a serious blow" is, apprehended by
Church so Astounding in the talents
essential to the Office of Chancellor
The disappointment even, is not so
great as that of unsuccessful competi-
tors for the location of the University
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

WE are glad to learn that our friend,
James 7. Bell, formerly of the Union
and American, has received the Dem
ocratic nomination for County Court
Clerk of Davidson county. Elect Mr..
Bell, and our word for it you will Sc
cure a good officer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

W. j. MCCoRMAC, the Photogra-
pher, leaves tomorrow night to attend
the meeting of the National Photo
graphical Association at Chicago. All
improvements in the art will be quick
ly perceived by our artist, and his nu-
merous patrons will secure the benefits
to be derived from his visit Success
to him in his trip and for all future
time.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11
To take place July 20, 1874.

GRAND PRIZE CONCERT and distri-
button of $4,000 worth of choice
Texas lands and Houston city real es-
tate. Ten residences in Houston, and
1872 valuable pieces of property to be
drawn for Capital prize 5000.
Tickets limited to $4,000. No less
gift than building lot. Single tick
cts, 81; 6 tickets $40; IL tickets $40:
% tickets $40. Forparticulars apply to
w. T. Pace, agent, in this city. 3t.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

Rev. J. B. WEST, d. D.-This
eminent divine and well-known edu-
Gator, leaves this city for Murfressboro
to-day. He is too we'll known in this
portion of our State to require any
thing from our pen. We, in common
with the community, regret to lose
him as citizen, and all will join US
in wishing him and his household a
bright and prosperous future.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

THE rain on Wednesday last was
but partial one, in most localities be-
ing but light shower, as was the case
here. In some places, however, we
learn that the rain was a good one, and
we trust will be beneficial to crops of
all kinds.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11
TO THE READERS OF THE CHR0N.
81 ICLE. ~

Iwould say that / have just received
my Spring and Summer Stock o.
Clothing, for Men, Youths and Boys,
and full line of Gents Furnishing
Goods, to which / especially invite
your attention. My stock is composed
of some of the finest goods of foreign
and domestic importation, and made
in the latest and most approved styles,
so if you want fine Dress Coat and
Vest, with black French Doeskin
Pants to match, REMEMBER.
IF you want a nice Business Suit,
with single or double breasted Frock
or Sack, in any kind of goods from
that of fine French Coating to ordin-
airy Cashmere. REMEMBER.
1 have also good assortment of
Coats and Pants not in suits.
REMEMBER, that / have a good line
of Cashmere and Union Cashmere
Pants, that are REMARKABLY CHEAP
REMEMBER, a good stock of printed
Satinett Pants, 81 80 to 50 co.
REMEMBER, good stock of double
stitched Cottonade Pants, 81 p to
81 90.
REMEMBER, those good blue, brown
and gray Jeans Pants, 81 90 to 81 90.
REMEMBER. the best Brown Drilling
Drawers for 80 cents and IS cents.
REMEMBER, in addition to this stock
of Clothing, my Mems and Boys
Furnishing Goods are proportionally
low.
REMEMBER, I have an immense
stock of Shirts white and colored)
and | will allow liberal discount on
a third of dozen or more, and Re-
MEMBER, | guarantee fits and satisfac-
ton in all instances.
REMEMBER, the place, and give me
a trial.
J. L. BLANTON,
Franklin Hall Building,
GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
Ap~sl 1914 ff
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

SUICIDE OF DIR. j II. jennings
DR.. Thomas Read Jennings, an emf
nent physician of Nashville, commit
ted suicide at Narragansett Pier, Rhode
Island, on the 9TH inst. His neice, a
daughter of Ex-Governor HI. A. Wise,
of Virginia, was with him at the hotel
at the time.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

THE sale of property embraced in
the tax lists which were issued by R.
d. and j. L. Moseley, commenced on
Monday last and concluded on We'd
nesday, the most of it being purchased
by individuals and some it by the State.
Heretofore but little meaning has been
attached to sales of this sort, but, a.
the law now stands, the people will see
it is a reality.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

REV. JORDAN MOORE commenced
a meeting at Oak Wood, in this county,
some ten days ago. Mr.. Moore was
unexpectedly called home, when Revs.
VIM. Burr and j. III. Reynolds con-
tinued the services, resulting in the
conversion of some ten or twelve per-
sons
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

SEE advertisement of the hardware
house of r. S. Moore & Co. They
have Buckeye cider mills, Ice cream
Freezers, Water coolers, baby buggies,
agricultural implements, and full and
general stock of hardware.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

We are prepared to print election
tickets in good style, in any number,
at as reasonable rates as any Office in
the State, and will be pleased to furn-
ish any candidate who has not made
arrangements to be supplied. We do
DOT ask that you have ak the tickets
printed here, but propose to furnish
any man who may prefer having his
work done with us.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-11

The large and imposing building in
the course, of erection on Franklin
and First streets, by Mr.. g. Alwell, is
rapidly nearingcompletion. The brick
work is completed, and the wood work
will soon receive the finishing touch.
We hope the enterprising owner will
be handsomely renumerated for his
outlay in this addition to the business
houses in our city.