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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

The following good news IS clipped from
the Dallas Herald Of the tweny-eighth ult.
II this plan is fully and firmly carried out,
no doubt it viii be efTectual 10 cutting of
from Texas the prowling bands Of Indians
who So often come down upon the unpro-
tected frontier:
Capt. Hicks informs Us that Gen. Buell.,
with one hundred and fifty cavalry, twenty
five infantry and twenty TonkawAy Indians
as guides. left Fort Griffin on q scout, last
Saturday. The troops were to 60 to the
headvaters OF the Brazos river, and took
with them provisions for thirty days We
hope to hear good report from them. The
evening before, Gen Davidson, comman-
dant at Fort sill, reached Griffin for supplies
to furnish line Of posts he has established
between Forts sill and Griffin. Troops were
left at Red River, on the Little Wichita,
and at BIilIers creek, thirty-hv miles north
of Griffin. thus forming continuous line of
posts from Sill to Griffin, and they have
orders to make daily patrols from one
post to the other. -Four companies supply
these Intermediate posts. As soon as the
line is completed and proyisioned Gen. Da-
wilson has instructions to inform Gen. Au-
CUR. the department commander, IN order
that he NAV instruct other post commanders
along the line Of the frontier, to estab
Iish similar posts, and ultimately 70 form
a continuous line with daily communication
bv patrols, from Fort Sill, IN the Indian
Territory, to the Rio Grande. tits believed
that this will be an eifectuRl barrier to the
Indians penetrating into the settlements,
and is but the initiative step TO establishing
a military telegraph along the whole line.
Gen. Buell. has been very energetic and
successful in his efforts to give protection
to our frontier people, since he has been
there, and we trust that this move Of the
military authorities will result IN much
good f.,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

TIE lumber mills are agaIn. doing aine bus
iness. Mr.. MiFlei's establiAh1nent Just back Of
the STATESMAN Office seems to be turning out
very large amount Of work and his late re-
ceipts Of lumber have been immense t'
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

WE are happy b announce that the acct
dent to Hon Dan. II. Triplett, mentioned
in our yesterdays issue, did not result serious
ly to either himself OF wife and child, and
that all are now doing wen 1t was indeed a
narrow escape. &ha .laacaEE IslsEln saiP
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THE surrounding country in the neighbor
hood Of Austin Is most lovely. Every hill
side is covered with verdure and flowers. 1t
makes one long p Be out Of town snd %
stay out Of It. K ~ @aa -'A''~@ ~
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

WE learn that the old building next doorto
BueegerhoTs establishment is to be vacated
for the purpose Of being renovated An ele-
CANT front is to be erected G0H01 p
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

A PERSON, masked as an old woman, was
recently going from door to door, in a neigh
borhood, apparently seeking employment
One Of the houses she visltedwas robbed the
same night Are maskers and sneak thieves
identicalY 10 So
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THE Legislative committees are busy at
work every afternoon and evening in their
various committee rooms, working up bust
ness for the Close Of the session, which win
take place innot exceeding thirty days.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

The dogs n Austin are numbered BY the
thousands. The revenue from the dog tax
should be large, Of the price Of sausages ought
10 be very low I.at lJEfM aza3ta
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

Texas win have to raise, arm and equip q
military force and send it to fight in a lengthy
campaign against some power to ever get rid
of the vast amount Of arms and ammunition
stored In and around Austin. A mementO of
the late extravagahce Of the Davis admins
tration l
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THE funeral Of Charles w Nelson, re-
Gently from Deni,on, took place Wednesday
afternoon from his late residence, corner of
Rio Grande and Mulberry streets, near ]. h
Roblnsons residence. aad4nil ~
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

SEVERAL wagon loads Of wood were pds-
sing along the streets Yesterday, his tQV high.
WIN not some one go tO'Tork ana furnish
citizens wood at reasonable rates,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

A MAN was found, Thurday, near the rail
road depot, under what was supposed to be
the effects Of opium He seemed almost in
sensible. DR.. Tobin administered restora-
,;,,o. Id fsIU = 1mk8 Et-f
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

OK Monday hight we had thunder, light
ming, rain and han, The rain poured down.
The outlook was quite stormy; but in the
morning it cleared off and yesterday was a
beautiful and pleasant day, -, y. -,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THKRE are three charges in Justice Smiths
court against W. II. Green, formerly steward
of the Lunatic Asylum-two for alleged for
gerry. and one for passing. as alleged, a forged
instrument in writing. The'tessimony IN he
first case proceeded with was not concluded
when the court adjourned yesterday afternoon
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THE Eyangelis,s visited the House Of Re
representatives. yesterday morning, but did not
offer to pray. We do not know whether they
considered them pest praying for, or already
saved. We turn the question over 70 the Aus
tin Debating Society, and ask their decision
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02
The EvangeIIsts san PreaehHng and
80 ExhOrting. fH

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EXhOrting. F
The religious meetings were continued yes
terday and last night. Services were held at
the Baptist Church at 9 A. NJ and-4 P NJ.
There were many present with increased feel
ing and devotion. About one hundred and
fifty signed an agreement that they would
henceforth live for the Saviour, having an
abiding faith in him. They were mostly chill
dren. DR.. Hammond isan earnest and untiring
workerin the cause of Christ. The other minis
tiers are equally earnest. During the evening
there was also meeting on the street, in the
open air, at the corner of Raymond & Whitis's
bank. Last night the services were continued
at the Capitol, in the Senate chamber.
Atearly candle light the crowd commenced
moving toward the Capitol, and by7 o'clock
the Senate chamber was full to OVERLOOKING
with eager listeners, to hear the great Evangel-
ical curiosity, for we know not what else to
term him, who at once has his audience con-
vulsed with laughter, and the next moment
spell bound by strange fascination some
thing akin to stage oratOry.
After the closing exercises, which were con-
tinued to late hour, the whole party took
leave of Austin for Houston, where they ex-
pect to remain We know not what has been
the result of their visit here; we trust it may
prove good, but its great similarity to that
emotional insanity which so often precipitates
unlocked for events, causes grave doubt to
arise in our minds. But we shall see.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

CoTToN seed make a superior burning gas,
and II. n anticipated that the City Gas Com
pany win be permitted to manufacture gas
from this material. II so, there will be an
other source Of profit opened V our farming
community. ..,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

IMMIGRATION INTo SoUTH CAROLINA. At
the recent taxpayers convention of South
Carolina, Gen. Gary. chairman of the com
mittee on immi grafton, reported that eight
hundred immigrants have been introduced
into South Carolina during the past four
months, and that over two thousand were
introduced during the past year. This has
been done by subscription of lands in
quarter section tracts to each head OF a fam
lily who will become a permanent settler
The vast quantity of land lying idle, and
the expectation that the quarter sections
adjoining those of the settlers will more
than double in value, have induced liber-
atty on the part of land owners which we
recommend to the consideration and imita-
ton Of the people Of Louisiana. Agencies
have been established in New York and
Germany, and arrangements have been
made with the lines of steamers for trans
portation at low rate. Gen. Gary has de-
monstrated that the south can secure emf
grants Of the best class with reasonable
exertion. The first step, however, IN all
such enterprises is to guarantee to the set
tier farm in fee simple. IN o. Pieayaae.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

Mr.. P. ]. LAWLEss ticket agent for the
Houston ind Texas Central Railway, informs
US that he Is now selling tickets to an points
on the Central Railroad His Office is under
the RAYMOND House. ~. fssifs
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

Mr.. LEON BLUtd, of Galveston, and Mr..
Henricks, Of Houston, are here as witnesses
in the Lunatic Asylum frauds, These gentle
men have been called ON by the investigating
committee for iteniized bills sold by them to
the Lunatic Asylum. Ns& eftH 40E
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

The city gas works are being rapidly com
pleted The buildings attached are already
completed, and the masonry for the reservoir
win soon be finished A good deal of the
piping q already laid, md.many Of our bust
ness men ere haviag fixtures put into their
houses. In q eoupls Of months, a. farthest,
the gas works win be IN operation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

Mr.. Ed CREARY, being mindful Of the in
ner man, and desiring to place the STATES
MAN's Office in good hnmOr with the world
and the rest Of mankind, sent US, yester-
day, by way Of reminder, delicious bowl Of
champagne punch, Favored WIN strawberries
and orange, which was very TefTeshing and
pleasant We return linn and his clever and
competent assistant, Dick Mitchell, thanks for
the compliment, and cordially recommend
II Dir rofraobu,outq and eaIoon
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

Hon. A. s. BRoApDUs Is in the city, and
stopping at the avenue Hotel 60
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

CRIMINALS, BEWARE. 1--WE learn that a
memorial is about to be presented to the Leg
stature by scientific gentleman, who has
studied this subject deeply, calling for refor--
nation Of The Penal Code, or rather an adolf
ton of the present code and the substitution
of another. simple IN form and appliance,
which will effectuaIlv root out all crime. The
plan is one which has met the approval of a
great many scientific minds throughout the
civilized world Whenever this memorial is
presented, it is to be hoped the members of
the Legislature will give the subject their
most profound attention.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

LET any one given to the blues get up early
this morning and walk up to the top of Capt.
toll HIl and take in the beautiful scene spread
out before him there. No finer landscape
view exists on the broad continent of Amer
lea than that offered to his view. Indeed, we
doubt if the vine-elad hills of the far-famed
Rhine would compare favorably with the beau
tiful range of hills, crested with green foliage,
which rise on the west side of the beautiful
l.Oolorado, while the, valley of this stream,
whose misnomer is so apparent to everyone,
cannot be surpassed in this or any other eOun
try Can you blame Texans for being proud
of their beautiful capital and its magnificent
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THE Austin Debating Society was organ
lied on last Saturday night, by electing the
following officers; Thos Stacy, presidents
Nat O. Henderson, secretary, J. w. O.
Love, corresponding secretary and treasurer
Robert H. Ward, prcsecuting attorney. The
question Monday night was: ResOloed, That
the present crusade Of the ladies of the United
States against incompetence is degrading to
the sex, and accomplishes no good or moral
result The question was decided'in the neg
alive.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

MAJOR, WALToE, in his able speech before
the joint session on the Nancy case, in com.
menting upon the evidence of Sheriff ZimpeI
man, given in the trial, paid high and de
served compliments to this fayorite of the peo
pie of Travis. The language used was beau
tiful, and it is impossible for US to write il
down from memory. Itwas in reference tC
his integrity and honor, which he declared was
bright as FURNISHED steel and as pure as native
gold. we are proud that we have such al
officer, and we are also proud that we have
such an able ontoras Major Walton to pay s
| lust tribute 70 him
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THERE begins 10 be atgreai deal Of talk
about the coming Of comus and his .mefrie
men, a 1aa4a ~ 20 fatL -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

OK Saturday night young man named
Lawrence, attached to our Office, disappeared
from bis quarters, and has not been heard of
since. He had been sick for two or three
days, and when last seen was suffering from
what appeared 70 be alteration Of me mind.
We hope no harm has befallen him. s's
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02
Local Matters.

Pnrsn butter is comingiuto market. Econ
omis,s however, stick close % the old stuff,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

HAnDrnns Is the cry again. How many
Of us fan 70 make this unenviable aequaln-
-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THE Selden Irwin Combination Company
are here again, and intend playing short en-
gagsment, commencing tonight at the Opera
House. TONIGHT the beautifnh play of che
Lady Of Lyons, 7ltogether with laughable
farce, win be brought upon the stage Harry
Rainforth win appear in his best characters
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

TaK Land once Is asking for over City
clerks. sl
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A NuarBER Of Sisters Of ne Order Of the
'sHoly Cross reached hereon Monday night.
They precode Father sorin and others Of che
same Order. who intend TO establish d branch
OF the College Of Notre Dame a Ibis place
This Is the Order th,t received - munihceni
donation on the opposite side Of The river
from The lals Nm, Doyle 49, ass..,.
The folly Of The young man Who attempted
towade the Colorado a. one 8 ol6ck At u hi, 70
eela drink Of fresh waterfront ok Barlon' creek,
hssfoand paEaIlel q length h the Iesisla
Ter, whoaliempied d view tie beauties g ,bs
" Lady a. Lyons through the Great Eastern,
lronclad and double tlrcled Is she was, AZ
companioa By her cons0Ft, the queen pro
peileE. lesiae l..s -. a .lzllAs 3 -
Car. @ ~ HIM. sgent forsle ohampics
Fire Exiinguishef Company. 81 Louisville.
Kentucky, Informs rs hat one 81 his engine.
was shipped nom Ioaisvllle and win he herr
ID about Ten days So soon IS Il reaches hen
there win BE- iest rial Of is powers as =
extinauisher The Coplain hss tl,o ges'
tezlnool1lsol ne ealcleaey q 1as Is
sud nepoEa q larRe nlss uhleh liapo. ben
premp.ly mbdued By rs uso
TIM 1nl1llainr'lri given a ~ 10psIn
Hoasa last nlehi h.i iae Shak.lears Clnheu,s
WEB eiieadea TIE yo1n 1llalrlls - d
their Farls rea IhA chancicr q ne PLAYS
selected were helter alaniod q Dc lsIcnis d
The no 1I an l,|s ,l.slt taIr,.I.l
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MIIsICI DEALRRN.

~ T. SISSON-DEAIRR IN PIANOS, lOnGAN8t9
sEione guitars, sheet music, publicatiope and uu~
steal merchandise Bots Arc street three doors from
Congress Avenue. ttp
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

A LEGAL tender "A lawyer minding his
baby. s.,..s
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PRODUCE DEALERS!
: TOBACCO DRALERs

nj A. MILTON BUYS COTTON WOOL IfDES,
IN speltrcs bocawaK and live stock eela sat AZ anal
profits. Pecan street, noar Iron Bridge. ~
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

CAPITAL JOCKEY CLUB.-There was an in
teresting meeting of the members Of the Capt.
toll Jockey Club THURSDAY afternoon Press
Conner win be on hand with four fast
horses nom Ia Grange. Two are Rod and
two Lercioa coIls They are very ane. 1t
I is expected Col Williamson and Col Stone,
both Of Alabama win be here in a short time
With their horses They are now n New Or
leans. The club are having NEW stables built
out at tie rack and they are going up rapidly.
| The following are the officers Of the club un-
derthereorganizaiion that took plaoesyesi@-
days, W. c. Philips President, Ed. Fin
min, Secretary. Vice Presidents-A. p. Block
er, of Travis county; Woods Moore, of Bias
trop county; C. s West of Travis county;
A. w. Dibrell, Of Guadalupe county, Gen
w. B. Knox, w. r. Baker, J. H Bell. Trea-
aarer-George B, zimpelinan. Stewards
6eOrge B. zimpelman. G. n Hite, A. S.
Roberts, B. ~ odorn and Mani Woodlief-
1 Go RAss va 81 Iotts.-NoW lhal Fezasi has d.
recl ran communicative win TIE whole county, tray-
cers should remembsf that ne PiOaer lines 81 the
West Afford TIE best and only foates through te IN
an Nation 10 ST Louis ana an principal ocs IN the
I No-thefs. Ekaera ana 1iddls States. Passengers
/ non Galveston Housioo Austin. waco. Bryan, Dal-
Ia Hlsrshii JeGcrson 6nt In olE.f eiiSs id towns
On the HousfoR aud Texas Cepiral Railway and iis con
netting ra and stage lines, oaeyed ne choice Of
| 40 az rdii roatss % 81 LOuis.
AtDenison Texas. connection Is made within NJ
sourl kansas aud Tcxas Railway, anda Niniia, N fhl
i N.iion . untlloa - fotlsd VII tAs All1ilc 10
Paciac Railroad, hy which en- passages are carried
through s5alAsst NISSAN diroct @ g Lous, tith-
az oaacs q os. Or Il tte pesscngcr 50 desires, h
On. when purchasing. his throagh rcket, Arrange @
continne IA icnrry throneh yil'a % 81. lqqis hl
I w "a SedadS ma Us 1lAs5aEi Plcidc ilaIlrcAd
Do,h ~ tl,cso roads heilE un3cr enc neu.Gculent
elaal facilities ere u1croi ~ ~ matter % Ial-ria
sceplns ezfs elera1I iay cclhes, otick tine .nd 60
psr,or aeeoAniodaiio5sof ev,l kidd Tha trains q
these companies aEIiVsin s. Louis n ample time q
SAKE connection With an rsads lea1ing cat uf tce
rsriic1l1r iniorn1tion viii naps time table. 80
an he had a. ne various thro1gh ilckct cdccs i
TuxAs o. b. ,lirc,sing Joln Howard. Teas l-,,cl
~ Arcni. Heaston. Is1ts, q II A. Ford. 0eoeTe
fasseneer Asst s. Loais. 10. i-4viy
/ 60 70 nen Thcnp,pn's ara< slase .nd stclre s11
! a. the ce,shra1od Auiargosa niar1ca Spccitc- u
-, -, ssfsi rsl1ciils Tor i,lll e,s'niefy sso
-. urr,us ana tindrc1 cn1.l nsu 'norn-
no lNutl
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SURVIVING VETERANS OF THE MEXICAN
War There was a meeting of these yesteT-
day in the Office of Palm and Stands, on
Pecani thence the meeting adjourned to the
Mayors Office. The object was 10 form an
association Twenty-nine were present. Col
Ford was elected Chairman. A committee on
permanent Organizations was appointed. The
names of those present were taken down, and
after some remarks by Ger. Shelley, the meet
ing adjourned until the second proximo to
await the report of the committee on organi-
ZatiOn. ~.
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Yoang LAals., naBrary as va.


WACO, Texas, March q, 1874.
Editors Danocrdfic Sfat0n11'l-Wil YOU
be so kind IS 10 assist rs, By publishing in
your paper, that the young ladies Of Waco
Female College are anxious 60 secure a valu-
able library for their literary society, at as
early date IS practicable, and feeling as
sured that the friends Of literature, without
IS wen Is within the city, win gladly aid
them in such laudable enterprise, take
this opportunity Of saying that books,
either old or new, or contributions, win be
thankfully received.
Mnst respectfully,
Mss FIoRzScE WAGLy,
MS MAaeIE BAGqErT.
Mss Anna BROoES
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CAusHs decided in the supreme. Court,
March 90, 1874: White, Smith and Baldwin
v Downs, executor, and Wait. administrator
Appeal from HARRISON Reversed and re
nanded McDonough v. Cross and wife. APP
peal from Rusk. Reversed and remanded-
Ievsrion '. LeveFton. Appeal from Houston
AHMED Robertson Y. Gnrwln. Appeal
from Rnsk. Reversed and remanded. Bridges
'. Reynolds. Appeal from Titus Reversed
and reminded. 3
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r osr. a& s. i' 4
Bounty warrant No. 107i issued iiy Barnafd b Bee
Secretary Of War, on the sixteenth day 90 DoceDhcr
1891 70 Henry Clay Davis for acres ~ lane. 30 not
heard from IN ninety days. application WI 81 lnad 10
the proper officer for a duplicate. ~ 31n
SPENCE 5 McGILT.
FOR .oEncfa. y
March 81, 1874. fditWsn
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7 While BIr. TripIett, member Of the
House, was out on Sunday afternoon taking a
buggy drive with his lady and child, both of
the latter were thrown from the buggy on
Pecanstreet, by a sudden. Ringeo Of the vehicle.
The wheels passed over Mrs. rs body, and
she otherwise received severe bruises. The
child was unhurt by the care Of the mother in
throwing itas she fell out OF the way. We
are glad to be able to state that the lady is up
and out, and that She is not seriously hurt.
suPPosED st1c1DE4 The Mayor held an in
quest Thursday morning on the body Of W,
w. Ferris, from Tennessee, who died Thurs
day AN. Hissupposed the deceased took
poison. A letter on his person from. his
mother, told who he was. and where he came
from; otherwise, be would have been uh-
known. Dependency in not having money
and being away from his friends is the only
known cause of hishaYing committed the rash
act. His funeral took place just after the in
quest ~ g.. tiatH
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

DEN. HoNNET MAKES A SPECIALITY "a
Dcighrs; also keeps dae smoking and ch6NirF ~
baceo, meeraclaum pipes, sc. Congress aY5Ru neE
door 70 Bois d'Arc street. i.-5s
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IEWELERa.

A DoLPH Balm, CONGRESS AVENUE, NEt1,
EAdoOr 70 Sampson q HenHcks, HatoH hand afne
stock OF diamonds watches, clocks, etc. Watches AID
jewelry repaired Al shortest notice. Hiu y 'hNi
ID o. WELLS-DEALS IN ALL KINDS OK
Id watches, clocks, syerwarc nnc cutlery, etc Coni
gress Avenue corner Bots d'Aro street. T FuaaHi