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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-12-29
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From the Detroit Free Press.


Emeline Arnold, did you strike
your husband with poker?" asked
the court OF square shouldered woman
without any hustle on. And what did
he dot" she squeaked. "The poker
question takes the preference, Mrs. Ar
mold. Did you play poker on his
head?" You don't know what / have
to stand from him r ssAnswer my
question, Mrs. Arnold" IF you knew
that man as do, Judge! I had thirty
six dollars in cash when we were mar
ried. five years ago, and he has
of i'll" 1.-The poker-the poker |"
Well, I did hit him. she replied,
finding herself cornered at last, "but
what aid he do--answer pc that |" ''I
can't do it. Well, sir, he kicked q cat
that has been in our family for three
years r lis Mr.. Arnold here?" asked
the Court, locking over the audience.
Mr.. Arnold, with his head bound up,
had been waiting to swear against his
wife. but suddenly overtaken wish re-
morse he rushed ont doors as the court
called. ssMrs. Arnold, you may go
home, !" said his honor, land i you feel
it your duty to strike your husband
with poker occasionally. I suppose
can't help it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-12-29

And on the floor and time-worn walls, the
freight glowed and cleaned.
That old New England kitchen had never
been more bright,
Than it was to Father Ketcham and his wife
that winter night.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-12-29
The Death of the Year
BY hartley CAMPBELL,

Ihey say the old year died last night
And do believe it's So;
For the mountain stream
Has CLASSY CLEAN,
And the earth shroud of snow
Yes, and all through the darksome hours
OF the long, long lonesome night
| heard the loud wall
OF the wintry gale,
As the old year passed from sight
Mayhap, was only dreaming
But from my window on high
saw the gaunt year
Stretched out on a bier,
While the seasons mourned close bv
Fair Spring wore wreath of lilies,
And Summer robe of green,
Brown Autumn train
OF light golden grain,
Pale winter snowy sheen
Grim Time led the solemn cortege;
The seasons bore the pail,
AS with bated breath
Through the vale Of death
They marched to his silent hall
Tie oaks bent their heads in anguish,
And shed their crimson tears,
For the dear, dear dead;
For the life just fled
To mingle with the spirit years
".
Will you never come back, old year
Shall we never more see yoa?
With the new found friends
That the young year sends
Be good, and pure and true
AS those you made us love go we'll /?
As those you took away,
As the sweet, young face,
With it's matchless grace,
That you laid beneath the clay
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-12-29

CmcUaxsrANczsl make circum-
stances,--Napoleon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-12-29

CHRISTMAS EVE.

BY EUGENE J. HALL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-12-29

90!
why, papa, the little kitten cried,
and the old cat came. :"
This was little Wallace's fable. His
father knew what it meant, and he said
"Well, Wallie, lie still. / will 60
down and tell the old cat her kitten
wants her."
So Wallace's mother came up, as she
said she would.
And here is another for them about
an old cat and her kittens:
$ CAT, KITTENS AND PIGEON.
"a pigeon had made her nest in a
hayloft much infested with rats, which
had more than once destroyed her eggs
and devoured Der young ones. Her re-
peated losses ct length induced her to
rebuild her nest in another part of the
loft where cat was rearing three kit
tens, and with whom she oontrived to
form strong attachment. Strange to
say they ate from the same dish, and
when the cat went out into the field for
9 ramble, the pigeon was often futter-
In near her. The pigeon, aware of the
advantage of her protection, had placed
her nest close TO the straw bed of the
cat. and there in safety reared tive
broods OF young ones: and in return
for the protection she experienced from
the cat, she became defender OF the
kittens, and would attack with beak and
wings any person approaching too near
thom.".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

The STATE DEBr.-Iu an article upon the
State debt, aud the bearing of that question
upon the next Legislature, the Richmond Wing
says The argument that the debt is steadily
increasing, and that, sooner or later, it will be
too weighty to be borne, is an argument ad
hitting that Virginia has DO prospect of i'm.
provement in proportion to the increase of the
interest on her debt; that if she has future at
all it is far-off future; that she is expected to
continue impoverished as she is impoverished
DOW. We can concur in no such admission.
On the contrary we are as well satisfied that
our State is on the eve of an era of thrift and
advancement as We are that she has been sub
jected to an ordeal that few States could have
endured as she has endured it. 1t is lmpossi-
BILE, OF course, to say how soon there will be a
cessation of all accumulation of interest, but it
will be long before it Gao have increased 80
much as to have gone beyond the reach of the
resources of the State as they are soon and
certain to be developed. The State debt, we
are satisfied, will never be more burdensome to
the people than it is now. And if Virginia
shall continue to pay, as she is now paying, all
she can spare from the necessities of her gov
ernment, with full and free recognition OF
her obligation and frank avowal OF her inten.
ton to pay more when she has more, the world
will not distrust her fidelity to her pledges or
her ultimate ability to redeem them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

The Legal Tender Club" 10 New York held
their meeting at Cooper Institute, last night,
Hon. Richard Schel presiding. F. Butler,
w. ID. Kelley and others who were announced
to speak we're not present, but speeches were
made by Thomas E. romIinsoo, Edward Crane,
of Boston, and j. K. McGee, of Illinois, and
others. Resolutions were passed declaring tina,
contraction of the currency has already brough,
disaster on the country aod should be abau-
doned; that national bank circulation be retired
and legal-tenders issued 10 their place and made
receivable for all public dues, Except where
respect for the obligation of contracts requires
payment 10 coin" and favoriog payment of at
least ooe-half Of the customs 10 legal-tenders;
also sending expressions of sympathy and en-
couragemeue to the iuAatiooists of Ohio and
Pennsylvania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24
ALEXANDRA VIRGINIA.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER a.

FoLEY's STATUE OF JACKSON. Foley sta
tue of Stonewall Jackson, presented to Virgin
ia by Hon. Beresstord Hope, Nj. p, and other
English gentlemen, reached Richmond yester-
day, and was received by Governor Kemper.
The people turned out en- masse to witness the
reception, the streets presenting holiday ap-
pearance. The first regiment Virginia volun-
teers and the veterans of the old first Virginia
aud the Richmond Howitzers proceeded to the
wharf of the Powhatan Steamboat Company
where the case containing the statue awaited
transportation TO the Capitol 1t bad been
placed upon a wagon and covered with the
flags Of Great Britain and Virginia. Long
ropes we're attached to the wagon and at the
word of command the veterans of the old first,
together with large number of citizens, pre-
ceded by band Of music, took hold. and with
a portion of the present first regiment at the
head of the column, took up the line of march,
the remainder of the regiment and Howitzers
bringing up the rear.
Upon reaching Capitol Square the wagon
was drawn to the foot of the steps of the Capt.
toll, where Col. Bradley t. Johnson, comman-
dant of the first, formally delivered the statue
to Governor Kemper 10 brief speech, refer
ribg to the time twelve years ago, when he
commanded the funeral escort of the true and
gallant soldier who was DOW being honored by
the people OF Great Britain.
Governor Kemper responded, receiving the
statue in the name of the people of Virginia,
thanking the soldiers and citizens for the spon.
taneous honor which had been done to as true
hero as ever trod the earth. 10 doing this
they had done much also to testify the graft
tude Of Virgnians to the noble friends on the
other side Of the world who had sent this great
tribute of admiration and sympathy from the
old world to the new-from Great Britain to
Virginia.
Gov. Kemper then, in the name of Virginia,
took possession of the gift, receiving it not
more as great sculptor's work of art than
work of English affection for Virginia and her
immortal son.
10 response to calls from the immense throng
present, Mayor Kelley also made beautiful
and stirring speech. The case was then placed
in the basement of the Capitol where it will
remain until the pedestal being prepared for it
10 Capitol Square is ready. The statue will be
unveiled the latter part of October, during the
progress Of the State fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

A dispatch received at Memphis last night
from Jackson, Miss, says that Que company of
OF whites was mustered into the service of the
State yesterday. Two companies of negroes
presented themselves, but We're not accepted.
An Injunction was granted by Chief Justice
Peytoo to restrain the State Auditor from pay
ing the militia that Governor Ames proposes to
call out, 90 the ground that perfect order pre-
walls, and that the Governor was endevoring to
create standing army, in violation of the COZ =
stitution of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

A STRIKING PICTURE. Maj. James w.
Marshall, of Craig county, the Conservative
candidate for the State Senate in that district,
thus describes the repudiatiouists Il have
observed that all the repudiatonists with whom
| meet have three very striking characteristics.
First, they are men who are not willing to pay
their own debts; secondly, though great gruub-
lers about the burdens of taxation they pay
very little taxes themselves; aud, thirdly, they
are always in hot pursuit of some Office"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

Senator Morton delivered speech at Pitts
burg. Pa, last right, on the foaucial and cur.
rency question. He claimed that the original
issue of paper money was necessary war mea.
sure, and that the war being over, the lmita-
ton act of Congress was now the only safeguard
the people had against Unlimited paper money,
the repeal Of which, be said, would be disastrous
to national industries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24
IT F. HENRY'S SCHOOL FOR BOYS

Wishing my school to be near an open play
ground, an advantage it has not heretofore had,
Session in Mr.. Charles Powelps School Build
ing, on Queen, between Washington and Co.
lumDus streets, on MONDAY, sept IS.
The course of study comprises the elementary
and dvanced English Branches Mathematics
and the Natural Sciences, and if sufficiently
sors will be employed to give Instruction to Nd !.
yanced students in the Ancient and Modern
Languages
The terms of tuition, depending upon the
branches taught, range from ST to SIS per quar-
ter, payable in advance
n. 5.-Ihe School room will be open for the
reception and classification of pupils every
morning after Sept. s. from O clock TO II m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

Green, who was arrested in Baltimore last
week charged with persooatiog Mr. Edes, of
Georgetown, and thus securing the release Of
the burglar Snyder, was brought up yesterday
for preliminary hearing 10 Washington, but
the counsel on both sides being unprcpared,
the prisoner was remauded until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24
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C.9N.aL CO.n.HERCE.

Arrived-Boats @ Flsgg, American Flag,
BENZ Williamson and M Nj Lewis, to American
Coal Co; F R NJ Bowers and steamer Thomas
Moore, to Georges Creek Coal and Iron Go /;
Buck Eye, gusno to w A Smoot; G Slack, V
L Sprigg and w Woolls, via Rock creek, to
Hampshire and Baltimore Coal Co.
Depsrted-Boats Little Mamie 4 T Semmes,
4 Duckett. Park Agnew, J Swift, Samuel
Henry and b Flagg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

The head waiter at the new Palace Hotel,
San francisco, it is said, will wear purple
velvet suit. powdered wig, silk hose, and
pumps. He will receive guests at the dining
room door to the sound of operate music, aud
gently assign them seats by slight Inclination
OF the head and a graceful wave of his hand.
On Sundays he will walk on rosewood stills.
As bis foe clothes are throwu 10 with his the
idea of feeling him must never be entertained,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company have transferred their ma
chinery and other material from the shops on
Broad street, Richmond, to their new work
shops near the Safe Agricultural Fair Grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24
EUCGA WONYL.

MRS LAURA 9. PRlTCH EFT will give
~ ~ INSTRUCTION in the art Of IN 4kinc Wax
FLOW Els, FRUIT, &c, to private classes
or in the 5, mi 7..ries
Lessons TO oegin on MONDAY, Sept 10th.
Mrs Prltchett is also an EMBALMER
For particulars as to terms, SC, INQUIRE at
Mrs. wilkins Boarding House. corner Wash.
lngton and Queen streets, Alexandria, Va
sep l5-2W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

The report that the French Government will
make cabinet question of the adoption of the
system of voting by embellishments iostead of
departments is confirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24
PELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE
ALEXANDRIA. VA.

Tie annual term will begin on 18th September
The Principal de1 o slate that the Prepsr.
story as well as CD lite Department of this
School is thoroughly organ Esd Special stten.
tlon Is called to the Department of Music The
Instruments consist of grand and square Pianos
and an Organ with pedal bass. The teachers
Are are experienced and nc thoroughly competent.
Apply Tor Circular containing full particulars to
N. PENICK,
PRINCIPAL Belle Haven Institute, Alexa., Va.
n. B.-1he Principal refers with pleasure,
and by permission, to the following weil-known
g &c il ne Hon. James Barbour, Gen j. q.
fle,d Major JAS. w. Green, Dr.. A. Taliaferro,
Judge II. Shsckelford, Hon. Thos S Flournov
MIR. q D. Gray, and Hon. K. E. Withers.
auP3l-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

At a meeting of representatives of the prn-
cipal coal companies, held in New York on
Wednesday, it was resolved TO advance the
prices OF certain sizes of coal ten cents per ton
and the Delaware and Hudson, and Delaware,
Lackawanua and Western Companies agreed
to suspend shipments to competitive points lor
two weeks. A shame.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

On Wednesday 10 the Circuit Court for
Howard county, Md, the jury 10 the case of
Mrs Hogan ADD children VS.. the Cumberland
and Pennsylvania Railroad Company rendered
a verdict for the plaintiff, assessing the dau.
ages at eight thousand dollars. The suit, in
which the damages asked were 0,OOO was
brought against the company by Mrs. Hogan
for the killing of her husband, Michael Hogan,
by the explosion of 40 engine of the Cumber,
land and Pennsylvania Railroad at Western
port.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

Gen. William B. TaIiaterro, of Gloucester
has been nominated for reelection to the
House of Delegates in that county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24
BOOKS .;.,.D ST.TYyy,N.ERY
SCHOOL BOOKS !!
G Il 0 L 4 EQ UISITES,
Of every description, at
French's, No. IS King street

Just received full supply of all the books
public schools.
School and College Text Books, English and
Classical, 81 publishers prices
States, Pencils, CcInposltion Books. Book
Carriers School Satchels, Pens. Penholders
and every school requisite for complete outfit.
New styles Papc,eries just received contain
ing the very faest English and French PAPER
and Envelopes; great variety Of patterns and
colorsi very handsome
New Socks daily. Constantly on hand all
the leading Magazines and Reviews, American
and Fvrelgn.
Bibles Prayer Books and Hymnsls in besu,i-
full styles of binding.
Fine Portemonnies and Card Cases, in Ru.sia
Leather, Turkey NJ rocco and Seal Skin Rus
sla Sstchcls and Travelling Bags
The finest American, English and French
Stationery, all the latest styles
Just received y full line Of Blank Books, al
SlzeS-Juurnals, Ledgers, Day Books, Cash
Books, Medium, DENY, Crown and Cap full
ana half bound, Mcmorandums, Pass Books,
Indexes.
Owing to the new postal law increasing the
postage on packages OF merchandise from hslt
cent to ono cent per ounce, the price of lot 80.
|, i've qulrcs, Note Paper, prepaid will be 35c;
l"t No. 2 soc; lot No. 3, &c; lot No. 4, SIC and
81; French Quadrille same price.
Initial Notes, great variety of styles and
prices. Pierie's finest French Rep Papers and
Envelopes to match.
Paper, Envelopes, Books, Magazines Re-
views, ETC., mailed to any part Of the country.
GEO E. FRENCH,
sep 70 King street, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

Coffee made a further advance yesterday of
1 of a cent, cargo of 5000 bags selling in
New York, grade ordinary, at 10 cents per
pnupd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

A New WONDER IN CALIFORNIA. -Johu
Muir, we'll Known 10 the visitors of the Yosem
lite valley, announces the discovery of rival
to that wonderful scenery. 1t is a valley 10
the south fork Of Kng's river. forty five
miles from VIsaIia 10 right ue This valley
is nine miles in length from east to west, aud
has an average width at the bottom of aoout
half mile. 1t lies 5000 feet above the
level of the sea, and its walls are about 8,
00O feet high They are precpitous, and
some OF the striking features OF the Yosem
lite, like FL Capitan, aud the Seutue aud
the Cathedral rocks, have their counter.
parts. The falls OF the new valley have more
water. but are less picturesque than hose Of
the ! semitic. Access is from Visaia the
great part Of the way by good wagon road,
through groves of of sequet,as and forests of fir
and pine. The trail eau be extended, Muir
says, over the kearsarge Pass, which is II 900
feet 10 height, and is located 10 the midst of a
perfect wilderness Of peaks, from 1900 to
1000 feet 10 height, riSog from rare glacial
meadows and lakes, and adorned around their
bases by multitude OF the very dearest of al.
pine fowers. company of drovers have en-
tered a claim to the valley for the purpose OF
raising stock.-N Y Herald, pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

William L. Cochran, esq, for six years past
Mayor of Charlottesville, died Oh Wednesday
evening. He had been i'll for about two weeks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ No. 56 King st., Alexandria, va,

September g. 1875.
In the Cooperation Court of Alexandra city.
Margaret Gallagher, who sues on behalf of
herself and other creditors of the estate of Rob
ert Alexander, decd, vs.. j. B. Hodgkin, ad
ministrstor d. b. n. of Robert Alexander, de-
ceased; James Robert Alexander, Charles
William Alexander, Clarence Lee Alexander,
Betty Jackson Alexander, and Evclne Reid
Alexander, infant children of Robert Alexan-
der, dec d.; Z. s. Alexander, widow of Robert
Alexander, docd., and Cecilia Virgipis Boyd
and Charles Boyd, her husband.
Extract from the decree of Sept. term, 1875 |
The Court doth adjudge, order and decree
that this cause be re erred to b. kemper. one
OF The Commissioners of this Court, who, after
publishing the notice of the time and place of
taking the same once week tor tour successive
weeks in some newspaper published in Alexan-
dria city, shall take and state the following &C.
counts:
u. A general accounts of the liabilities and
debts OF the estate of Robert Alexander, dec d.
Z. The admins ration acc VI t of J. B H"dg
KIN as the administrator of the estate of Robert
Alexander deceased.
20. To ascertain and report the personal as
sets Of the estate OF Robert Alexander, decd
snd if tie said personal estate should be insult.
hcisnt to pay the indebtedness OF the said estate,
then to ascertain what part of the real estate of
the said decedent can be most judciously sold
so rs to subserve the interests Of all parties"
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN to all par
~ ties interested in the above suit and pro-
ceedings that l have fAed upon THURSDAY,
October 18th, 1875. at my office, Alexandria,
Va, as the time and place when and where |
shall proceed to execute the above Decree 1T
which time and place they are required to a.
tend.
Given under my hand this % day of Septem
Der, 1875 Z. kEMPER, Comm'r in Ghy.
Kent s Neale, p. q. sep 2i-w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

HAFING rented the spacious rooms in Ss-
- repta Hall building lately occupied by DR..
Little, which | have newly furnished, l will
commence my Second Session for BOYS and
GlRLS SEPT. 18th Second Monday Terms ::
81, ST and IS per quarter
Lessons to a limited humber in VOCAL MU
SIC; also instruction in WAX FLOWERS
FRUITS and CONFECTIONERY
y>Parents wishing to enter their children
VIII lind me at the school room this week from
81 q. m. to s p. NJ
aug ZO-tf Mrs. KATE NJ. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24
MISS POWELL'S SELECT SCHOOL
NA FOR YOUNG LADIES.

Alexandria, Va.
The next session of this School will commence
on WEDNESDAY, the 22d of September
Pupils carefully and thoroughly instructed in
the English branches, French and Latin.
Terms: Board and tuition in English and
FRENCH l55 per half session tuition in English
and French So2 per half session-in advance.
Circulars can be obtained at French's Book
Store, or on application 10 MISS Powell, ut her
residence, corner Washington and Duke Streets
aug 23-eolOl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24
PORT OF .sLEI1.y.DEsa, sEJT .I

ARRIVED.
Steam er Jane Moseey. Norfolk, to F A Reed.
Her arrival was delayed several hours by the
heavy fog that prevailed in the river this morn
ing.
Schr Jesse r Smith, Boston, to Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
SchrJ V Wellington, Boston, to Hampshire
and Baltimore Coal Co.
Schrs Belle Halliday, A 81 Howe, w u Skin
ner and Amids Hail. for Georgetown.
Schr Baker. for Washington.
SAILED.
Steamship John Gibson, New York, by Rooe
i Johnston.
Steamer Jane Moseley, Norfolk, by A Reed.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by Brod rs S Co.
Schr 6 Vreeland, Providence, by Hamp-
shire and Baltimore Coal Co.
MEMORANDA
Schr Ella Powell. hence, at Norfolk ed.
Schr Maria Pierson, hence, at New York 22d
Schr G E Morrison, hence st Portland 2lst
Schr -Four Sisters, hence Tor Boston, at Vine
yard Haven 2lst.
Schr L s. NJ Reed sailed from Pawtucket for
this port 10th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24

The air-ship being constructed by Frederick
+. Shredder aud others of Baltimore will il is
expected be completed 10 about three weeks,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-24
DOTOMAC ACADEMY

pOTOMAC ACADEMY,
L formerly Alex. Boarding SCHOOL,
Estab ished by Benjamin Hallowell in 1924.
A complete English, Classical and Msthe-
NAUTICAL course taught; also French, German
and Spanish. Next session will commence
SEPIEMB Der To- Catalogues furnished at re-
quest.
Terms For board, tuition, washing and lights
Sl5o per half session in advance. For dsy
scholars Sl5 for tuition in English branches,
81 5O in Greek and Latin each and 81. so in
Modern Languages (esch) per quarter in ad.
vance. Apply at l57 Prince st, or address
GHAkLEo 5. TAYLOR, Associate
JOHN 5. BLACKBURN, ! Principals,
aug l2-2awtf Alexandria, Virgnia.