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National Republican., 1874-05-20
VALUABLE WORK BY A WASHING
TQN LyTE0R.

Tho many friends of Dr.. Elliott Couss, of the
army. will be pleased TO learn that bsIieI the
enviabls reputation attained BY him as an abls
surgeon and an indsfatigable naturalist, be has
become An author of acknowledged merit, by
adding to his original work on American ornI-
thology valuable and entertaining treatise on
"Field Ornithology," which is fresh from the
press. 1t is a complete and reliable guide to all
aspiring taxidermists, collectors Of specimens
and naturalists. From an hour Of pleasant IN
tcryiew with its pages, We arc ready TO sanction
the following complimentary notice from the
zone might fancy 0 manual Of instruction
rather prosy reading; such works generally are;
hut no sooner has the reader commenced the first
end. The author stands high in literary circles,
and to this merit VIC are indebted for the deli
clous bits Of humor and quaint aphorisms one en-
counters. The ease, too, with which II 10 written
makes each page appear like personal letter
addressed to the reader. DR.. Coues has collected
and prepared birds since he was boy, and has
Travelled from one end Of North America to the
other. As United States army surgeon he has
bagged birds while the troops were bagging saw
age Apaches; has stuffed birds and dieted sick
as collector and preparation, sportsman and tTaE-
eler have been unlimited, ard his Manual OF
Instruction comes from one having authority.
AS Dr. Coues stanGs in the front rank of AmerI-
can naturalists, We can, indeed, feel grateful for
the. time and care he has spent in the prepara-
from local taxidermists or bird venders. Nor
must We forget the check list Of North American
birds, useful for Labelling and for reference"
of this city, and took his first practical lessons
a naturalist among the hills that skirt the beau
tifnl Rock creek, which runs so near the old COL
lege building as TO offer special facilities for en-
enjoyment Of its students. His recent work IS
especially attractive TO any ope loving field
sports to pursue which isteilgently 1t Is pract-
cal guide.
The book is as yet for sale only by Estes &
Lauriat, Boston, and Dodd 4 Mead, New YORK.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
sIIfrARY AFFAIRS.
MEETING or THE BOARD OF HEALTE
The Board of Health met last night.

MEETING or THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
The Board of Health met last night.
Tho health oiIiear submitted his report OF
operations in his Office for the week ending
May 16, showing that during that period Ss5
nuisances were reported, 5o3 abased, 26referred
to the Board of Public Works, Sc complaints oi
citizens, SO sewer notices served, 81 dead ami
mails removed, 9 cases in the Police Court, SEQ
pounds of meats, IS dozen eggs, and 75 punches
of radishes condemned, 20 animals i@pounded.
Bills amounting to $4,000 were presented,
and ordered to be paid wheA funds are in
hand,
The health offlcor communicated to the board
the fact that applications have been msde 70
him for vaccine virus, and ssSed advice of tae
board in the matter. The subject was laid
over. He also called atteatiou to the necessity
OF action being taken on the garbage question.
On motion of DR.. Verdi an official cosnmuni-
cation was directed to be made with $kse Gov
eTnor. . r.....- +
A large number Of communications, com
planning Of nuisancess were read aS2 pfopesly
referred.
Adiourned ...'
National Republican., 1874-05-20
NEW ADYERTLsENENTs.

new brick house for sale.
Proposals for cast-iron work.
Wormley's Rock Enon springs.
? Children's saddle horse for sale.
Mass meeting OF wurkingmen tonight.
young man is wanted to run o wagon.
A new eiEht-horse power boiler for sale.
Saturday night, beneht at the National.
. A very desirable Esysn-roon brick, house for
sale. ag.i
New York Branch, No. sos Ninth stree. north.
west - ~
Lecture BY Rev. Thomas Guard on Tuesday
evening. =
Nav and secondhand carriages a. John F.
Bridgett's.
Petition Of D. K. HicEok in the United State,
Patent once. Tsl = A-- = si--il
WIN; I. Braphalls 3 90. Marble Building, COT
Seventh street. o 81
grsa. sal. q suburban property BY Latimsr 3
Clsary, aucttcneers ,i9,1I -
Noyes L. Avery, assignee, &C., plaintiff in error,
VI. Joseph II. Hackley ct ai. fe EJ't :
James Guild will sell, on Thursday, May q. n
sollsction Of Towering plants. :, -
graduate Of Yale College desires 70 give
instruction In elassical and English branches.
, Dencanson Brothers will sal, on wednes-
day, May %, at 40 p. M, very desirable prop
srty. a. ..'i..r ~ tl..f54s..s ,.i,.s.g
Duncanson Brothers viii sell, on Wednesday,
May 20 at p M, valuable lots on Pierce street,
between Feuryssnth and Fifteenth s;reets aerth-
aslb
National Republican., 1874-05-20
SIZES ra.pAY.

<AS Dow,fna.
FL, sg on south street between Third and
RI streets northwest. Fs'@
, At5 e'oloek, desirable residence, with bailding
fSs aSloiRlnS, on GeorgetoWn Heights.
(8Y Buncanson Bros:
~ 10 o'clock. the entire furniture contained In
house No. 70 Congress stree, Georgotswn.
At O'Clock. valuable lots on Pierce street, be-
tween Foarteenth and Fifteenth northwest
At 4:3o O'Clock, very desirable property situated
near Columbia turnpike, ~ miles from city limits
| and terminus Of H-street cars
| BY B. II. Warner:
Ate o'clock, fine building lot o, North I
street, between North Capitol and First streets
west
By Holden Spence &-Oo:-
Al o'clock, property on L street, between
/ Third and Fourth northwest.
| BY Green 4 Williams
A u o'clock, at No Engine house, condemned
| FIRE apparatus
National Republican., 1874-05-20
TSiITfn STATES PATENT OFFrCE
L FOR THE SOUTH WING OF THE NEW
STATE, WAR AND NAVY DEPART
MENTS' BUILDING, AT WASHINGTON,
OFFICE OF surERvIsINa ARcnITEtr.

WAsHIyGToN, ID. c.. May 10, ls74.)
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
Ing. delivering, httlng and putting In Plsce the
Glst,iron TrImmings required for the Doors snd
and Navy Departments Buiidmy,' at Washing
+ Copies Of the Drawings, Specifications and sehe-
dnle may be had on apple ston at this Office.
All scaholding required by the contraetors TO put
the work in place VIII be furnished by the Depart
ment. free OF charge, but will be erected by IL con-
tractors.
Proposals win be made by the piece as called for
The work wilinot be sub-dIyided among different
bidders, but will be considered in the Aggregate.
The whole OF the work must be completed within
three months from date Of aceeptancs OF the pie-
Payments Will be made monthly, deductIng 10 per
cent. until the completion OF the contract! -
All bids must be accompanied by penal oond OF
two responsible persons In the sum Of nye thousand
doilars, (t5coo,J that the bidder will accept and
perform the contract, II awarded him, the sun
cheney OF the security to be eertned by the United
states Judge, Clerk OF The United States couit. or
the District Attorney of the district wherein the
bidder resides. z.z--..l -
or ali bids, IL Il Be deemed for the interest OF the
Every hid must be made on the printed form to be
obtained at this once, and niust conform In every
respect to the enents Of this advertisement
Proposals VIII not be received from parties who
are NOT themselves engaged In the Manufacture of
cast-lron work. and who have not the NECESSARY
facilities for, getting out the work. - -
All bids must be nclesee In asesled envelope, and
Wing New STATE, War and Navy Departments,
Building, Washington, d. c., and aLdrrssed to-
1y2o-l2t Supervising ArcEitrct. :
National Republican., 1874-05-20
A. SANS q w
3l6 SEVENTH STR
FINE GROCERIES.

In tho frst-class establishment of Mr.. N. II.
Shea, 632 Pennsylvania avenue, near Seventh
street, can always be found one Of the best and
fullest assoTtments OF groceries, teas coees wines
and liquors in Washington. He has large steam
coffee mill in perpetual operation, and his prime
cot1ees are recognized In the trade and in the
that he sells is the purest, freshest and BEST His
custom is so large that, Notwithstanding his ca
pacious storeroom, he is obliged TO replenish his
stock frequently, and every day some new goods
are arriving In addition to all this, It should be
remarked that he sells at as low prices as any
house in this city, aud always give full weight
and measure Drop in and examine his extensive,
varied and elegant stock. embracing almost every-
thing in the nature OF solids and liquids.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
LITERARY ENTERTAINuENT.
Il FINE BENEFIT FOR THE NIENEHAH4
I0nGE Nh

4 FINE BENEFIT FOR THE EdIENEHAHA
LODGE, NO. !.
The excellent programme which 'Wcs sdyer-
t:sed to be rendered at Lincoln hall last even
ing drew large AMI appreciative audience.
1t was a complete triumph fer those who par
ticipeted, and financial success and benefit
for those in whose. behalf it WIS gwen. "A
nobler object could not possibly have been Sc
lected, better programme-could not have been
compiled, and a more elegant and polished en-
terSainment has rot been given in Washington
for manv seasons. Among the parts par excel
Isacs of the programme might be mentioned
the reading CT ext Carson's Ride" by Mr..
Tweedale, the rendering of "Romeo and
Juliet" in broken Dutch, by Miss Annie d.
Ware and Mr. Acland Bayle, which was GER
tainly a novel and highly entertaining affair,
and the song0f Niagara Falls, }" sung by the
talented Ned Hay.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
xEw YORK STOCK ExcnASoE.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

f~GRAND MASS MEETING 1.-THE
~ citizens Of the Twentieth. Twenty-nrst, and
rM,esnIy-seco1d ,,s pistrics, Irrespective o. party
sJTsst g N and PennSylysnis avenue southeast, WE'D
hear the report OF the committee reIatIve 90 bill
FOR the sstablishmsnt of 2 new form Of government
In District Of Columbia, in which the suffrage
of the people will be fally restored Able speakers
VIII address the meeting. my20-s
~OFFICE OF FRANKLIN INSUR-
- ance Company, of Washing ton, D. c., May
Is. ld4.-Thc stockholders OF the Franklin lnsu-
rance Company Of Washington, D. c., will meet at
this office on MONDAY, June ], between the Eours
OF electirg twelve directors for the ensuing year
CHAS. BRA DIZZY,
myle-eojt Secretary.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
fslAccuRRY,

whose Horkshopls at SOS Fourteenth street, enjoys
. very good reputation as spsintsrand decorator
He hss,recsutly painted and renovated Winder's
building, inside and out, in . workmanlike and
ereditAble mauusr; and he 10 now Emilarly 90
oupied on the Quartermaster Generals oiioe, cor
nees, It Is well known, are quite extensive, and
the equipmepts, ,sppllanees end fxtures necessary
10 compass the work In each case are on massive
scale. Scsfolding that extends to the height Of
seven stories. for lnstapce. must be we'll secured
BY stout ropss, pulleys. sc. Our friend has all
these, and Of most durable kind. too, and In bis
hands they WORK to charm. Mr.. Curry has re-
sided here for several years, and II affords NJ
pleasure and qualification to note the steady sue
cess which 10 attending his skill, energy and en-
business, first. to good manners, pure materials
AMI isig pr!ess.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
TO DELINeUENT TAX

CoLLECroR's OFFICE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON, May 10 1874. |
list OF all propsrty upcn which arrears OF taxes
are due 10 the late corporation of Washington, |
Georgetown and the county is now being prepared
for pub ication. This will include GENERAL |
TAXES for the year 1870 and all previous ye as; O.
instailments OF SPECIAL TAXES, such as Foot
ways, Ca-riageways, Sc Vcrs, &C., &C., levied and
assessed under the old corporation. |
Persons owing taxes of this description should |
pay, them before June ], and thereby save add
tinnal cost; otherHisc, the property Will b. sdvcr-
t.sed AMI sold to satisfy the delinquent taxes.
b . LEWIS CLEPHANE,
National Republican., 1874-05-20
EXTRA-SIZE ALL-WOOL PANTS
AT $3.50.
A. SAKS & CO., sls Seventh street.
REAL ESTATE AND MONEY BROKER.

Ik-@-1I1 1I-'0
Tho advertising columns Of THE NATIONAL
REPuBLIcAN daily bear evidence Of the large
amount Of business done by our enterprising fel-
low-citiEen, B. II. Warner ESQ.,. IN real estate and
monetary matters. His commodious offices, In the
Federal buildings, corner Of Seventh and /
streets, are daily crowded with prominent busl-
uess men and private citizens, seeking profitable
Investments. Hero can bo learned at all times
the state OF the market, and exactly when, how
and where 70 make Investments to the best bossl-
bic advantage. Parties desiring to purchase or
10 sell property, or who may Wish TO secure des!r
interests By consulting Mr.. Warner, who is al
ways thoroughly posed and fully up with the
National Republican., 1874-05-20
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.
THE COUNCIL.

The Council met yesterday at o'clock; Mr..
WIN. Stickney lpresident) in the chair.
II. D. No. 7, to provide for compensation for
certain officers OF the District Of Columbia (as
now fixed by laU) for the fiscal year ending June
80 1874 and until the expiration Of the first quar-
ter Of the current fiscal year. was read q second
time and referred TO the Committee on Finance.
Council bill No 3, Tor the equalization OF gen.
eral and special taxes in the District Of COum
was read a second time and referred to the Com
m!ttee on Washington, Georgetown and County
Affairs.
The President laid before the Council the re-
port Of ST. Aloysus Industrial School OF the fund
appropriated by the Legislature for its relief.
Referred to the Committee On Health, Asylum
and Charities.
kind from running at large in tho county OF
Washington, was taken up, the amendments con-
cured in, and the bill read third time and
passed.
At 5:55 o'clock on motion Of Mr.. Riley, the
Council adjourned.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
SUMNER GlRNENT

SUMNER aARNENTS -
Superior qualify, stylish cut.
We quote the lowest market rates.
ChIilren's Sailor Suits, f3 and S4.
Htys Cashmere and Flannel Suits, IS.
Mems Cashmere Salts. 81, s8 and SO.
White MaTse.!.es Vests, double and single.
breasted, frotn e. 10 IS. "a r
White DUCK Vests, double and s!ngle-breasted,
3l.T5 to $3.50.
From tailoring department we have received
and choice additions In piece goods for
spring and summer wear.
EIsENAS Bros,
COS Seventh street, May Building.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
MEMORIAL CHURCH FESTIVAL,

Among the many beautiful improvements in
the northern section OF the city which attract
attention. is the Memorial church, situated at the
intersection Of Vermont avenue and Fourteenth
street. The cornerstone of this church was laid
completion that tho dedication is expected TO take
place on the rirst Sunday In June. Last evening
the ladies OF the congregation held q festival In
the adjoining chapel, and will continue the same
until Friday evening" The proceeds are TO help
defray the expense of carpets, cushions, sc.
Some new features were observed among tho
attractions usual TO such occasions. One Of thess
consisted Of an ingenious representation Of o
skating park, with apparently from 5000 to 5000
figures in motion; and smother W as the wax works,
which were quite amusing
National Republican., 1874-05-20
CITY lTBAS.
.xr-S ,r:rtioSs an rnnrs

All day and all night the exhausted particles OF
every human system are p3 ssing of through seven
millions OF quarter-inch hose-that being about
pores. II these are DISTRACTED Sickness ensues !:
ir they were sealed up, the consequence would be
death. 1t is one Of the provinces Of Hostetters
stomach Bitters to keep the superficial escape
pipes open, as well as those larger eScretory Or
gans. the bowels. Tho stomach and the skin SYM
Bitters act upon the cut.cle keeping it pois s]Cs-
tic and unfeysred. The famous vs setsble lhSigo-
rant Is o marvellous medieinei n other ptepara-
and pfcseFSatiro elctfeaIs, er asts at the same
time, IN such variety of beneficial ways. In
dyspepsia It strengthens tho stomach, improves
the appetite, and controls thsstver: In fever and
ague lt breaks up the hls Id cases OF physical
nrustrliion IL i literally a Yi;al speclhc. -
National Republican., 1874-05-20
THE SUMNER SALE

As viii be seen by the advertisement, Messrs
Latimer Cleary will sell, on Wednesday nioru-
ing, June s. at his late resileuce oil the personal
effects of the late Senator Sumner A descrip-
tive catalogue is being prepared. which will show
the finest collection Of furniture and articles OF
reTfu ever offered for sale IN this city. Oata-
logues will be ready on Monday May 25 and the
bouse will be open for inspection Monday and
Tuesday, June I and a -
National Republican., 1874-05-20
STRA WBERRY FESTIVAL AT MEMO
RIAL CHURCH.

This festival was inauguratsd by q large crowd
OF visitors last night, who were delighted with
the entertainment, If ons may judge from their
expressions of pleasure. There are several novel
features in II, which are worthy Of being patron
iIed. For instance, the Skating rink, 7" which is
decidedly O success; also, the collection sf "wax
works, I" under ths superintendenee OF the worthy
Mrs. farley, No. 2. The tables are presided over
by fair fladies, and whom susceptible bachelors
would do well 10 take taste Of their hearts.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
SHEA,S FINE GROCERIES.

1t Is not strange that the elegant store of N
II. Shea. No. $50 Pennsylvania avenue, near
servodly SO, bath from the excellence Of the xro-
ceries, wines and liquors which this gentleman
SELLS and for the courteous attention paid to Gus
toners both by proprietor and employees. Parties
desiring family groceries cannot do better than to
call on N. H. Shea 632 Pennsylvania avenue,
always be found.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
-----K!-sS GH e.
NEW SUBURBAN. VILLAGE.

wm Shreeye, OF Fairfax. has sold his firm. $50
acres, lying two miles beyond Falls Church, near
Mills and McCies's crossing, for SIS psr acre. Mr.
Clark has sold his tract, between two and three
acres near the above. for $50 per acre: and Mr..
Humphreys also has sold his farm of l2o acres
all TO an association in Washington, who intend
establishing Q village on the land, and who are
we'll able to carry out their plans.-Stdr.
Nessrs N. o. Bond & Co., the trm through
whom the transfer OF certain Of the property was
made desire to correct one or two Inaccuracies In
the statement.
MT Humphreys has not sold his farm to the a.
sociation, but Mr.. Rufus L. Il. Clark, examiner
on the board OF appeals ut the Patent Ohice, did
sell as acres instead of between twu and three.
The place has been selected on account OF Its ex-
treme elevation aud uearness to this cit and will
undoubtedly make large suburban village.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
TtKr caRE OF yoUR VALUlBLEs

Call and examine tho fire and burglar-proot
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner OF
keeping OF securities Jewels silvcrware, or other
valuables. Rents from ten to sixty dollars per
annulr, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
TGIe Earning from The Chicdgo and Boston Jarss.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
ORITEARY

DR.. Cornelius ScannsIl, a most promising young
man, died yesterday morning ate O'Clock, at his
resiience, lo17 street. The deceased was . men,
Der Of the Alumni Society Of the National Med
ical College and Of the Ciinlco- Astrological So
cety Of the District OF Columbia. His remains
were removed last evening to Albion, N. Y, for
intsrment.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
MLTTARY.

AdjuiaBt General Webster paid an official
yisis to the Washington Light Guards, Co. B,
LIST REGIMENT, last evening, and mustered into
service First Lieutenant eds Hodgson and
Breyet Second Lieutenans VIII II. Collins.
CAPTAIN McCaEhrsn put the company through
the manual, and they made very creditsble
appearSpce.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
FURTHER TIME.

IN CoNSEQUENCLo OF THE GREAT DE-
MAND FOR OUR $50 AND $25 SUITS, ITO
ORDERS TO BE FINISHED SOONER THAN
MAY so. ALL ORDERS TAKEN PREVIOUS
TO THIS NOTICE WILL BE FINISHED
WHEN PROMISED, AND ALL ORDERS
TAKEN DURING THIS WEEK WILL BE
DELIVERED MAY 90.
ASAKS roo,
National Republican., 1874-05-20
REAL EsTATR SALES.

Duncanson Bros, suetioneers, sold Monday
afternoon for Edward c. Carrlngton, jr.. trustee,
the west q feet Of lot 81 IN Holmsad's addition to
Gsosgeiown, for $40 per front foot. to George
Washington. This above property Is situated on
west strsst, near tfs E-fITsst biIdge.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
DIED.

DIED.
GooDRICH.-on the morning OF the 18th OF Nay,
At $50 =. N OF paralysis, BASIL GoeDRIcr, IA
the sixfy-foarth ye1r OF his age.
Friends and re-at:vss OF the fsniy are rssper :
fully irYt4 "a TO attend u funerSl from llIe I-
i cnth-strcet Presbyterian church. to-day, May e.
LA at O'Clock p. IN. II
KEYWORTH.-At York, Pa, May %, Mrs.
MARY kEYwoRTH, aged seventy years.
Funeral notice win be given.
sCANEELL,-0n Tuesday morning, May 10.
1874 CORNELIUS SoANNEL, III. D., IN the twenty
xth year OF his age.
Remains viii be removed for insermezt to Albion,
MY. Hua
McLEoD.-Of consumption. on Sunday, The nth
Instant aged ~ snty on: years and eleven months,
The funeral will take pizce 1t a5H Pennsylvanla
svenue, at half past four O'Clock "Wednesday at
ternoon.
GAIrHER.-On Sunday, the I7th Instant, at 3
o'o!oak p. m, after lingering Llnesa SARAH A.
Relatives and friends Of the family are requested
to attend htr funeral, from late residence, No.
800 street nor Invest, Wednesday, the nth in
stant At l. N. 80
National Republican., 1874-05-20
Hyl9-tJel - Collector Of Taxes for D. c.

SSS9 exchanged or sold 20 Pittsbur &, CIncIn-
natl. Louisyi lie, Indianapolis. ST. Louis or Chi
cago at L reduction upon any other nelce or depot
Ia this city. Apply 10 NJ. ID. WHITESIDE, 243
PennSylyan avenue, IN the Parkinson House.
National Republican., 1874-05-20

Of L: Beniamin's National Candy Mandatory to
come around to your store, but take a car and
come at once to the factory, Pennsylvania ave-
nue. opposite the metropolitan hotel, and you will
be furnished free with car-tickets for your ride.
Come as soon as you need anything 70 replenish
your stock, eO2M
National Republican., 1874-05-20
sn1r laAINsr RAYK

WIN. H. Clark yesterday entered suit in ths
Supreme Court Of this District against the Ma
tIonal Mstropoltan bank for <3,Tss, which he
claims as . deposit thsre due him.
National Republican., 1874-05-20

A VIKINGS AND IRON AWNING
IA -. - FRAMES FOR STORES,
MANUFACTURED BY n. G. COPELAND,
I 6l3 Louisiana avenue.
Awnings for Stores, Public buildings, Hotels,
Private Residences. Iron Frames for Stores at fae
Fiass and Camp-meeting Tents for sale or rent.
Agent for the Improved Miideu-proof awning
National Republican., 1874-05-20
PERFECTLY FITTING SHIRTS.

The largest assortment ready made. Compar
iSOn invited with any shirt in tho United States
Yachting suits and yachting shirts.
Gymnasi shirts and tights.
Travelling shirts. GEO. O. HESNISo, =.
No. 40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1874-05-20

LION BREWERY LAGER BEER
in casks and bottles, for sale By Samr q. Palmer
Georgetown, ID. y.
National Republican., 1874-05-20
EOR MOUNT VERNON.

The Steamer ARROW, Captain Frank Holliugs-
head, having been rebuilt and entirely reHtted by
her present owners, will leave her wharf,
- FOOT OF SEVENTH STREET,
DAILY (Sundays exceptet) AT 10 O'CLOCK FOB
MOUNT VERNON,
ings. JAMES SYKES,
Iebl9 Gen. Snp't Steamer Arrow.
oLDNo.) ON EXHIBITION (NEwNo.
4S6 and Sale A30
sTH ST.N AT 4 7THST
u A z RITER,S,
No. as seventh ST., between and streets eixhs
IoOrs above Odd Fellows Hail.
Choice OIL Paintings, FngraviEgS, Chromos, &c.
Also, largest stock OF Paperhangings, Window
Shades, Pictures, Frames, Picture Cords and Tas-
sells, Rings, Nails, &c, In the District.
AL EIAiS CASH. .
Please remember Name and Number. tess-Iys