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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
CIGss No. !.
BLANKETS AND DRY GOODS.

BLANKETS AND DRY GOODS.
measure 6o172 inches, and weigh eight
$500 pairs 214 point white Mackfnae Blankets,
to measure 64xse inches, and weigh six
SEQ pairs 2pOint white Mackinac Blankets, to
measure 42x56 inches, and weigh i've and
500 pairs 1Grpoint white Maekfnac Blankets,
to measure Sox5o Inches, and weigh four
osoo nal. ana one meg quarter .cS 0VTds
to measure 6Ox72 inches, and weigh eight
pounds.
24SO pairs 2l% point scarlet Maekinae Blankets,
to measure 54x66 inches, and weigh six
pounds.
500 pairs 2point scarlet Mackinae Blankets, to
measure 42x56 inches, and weigh i've and
one quarter ounces.
1900 pairs Spoint indigo blue Mackinac Blank
cts, to measure Gox72 inches, and weigh
1850 pairs 21EpOint indIgo-blus Mackinac
Blankets, to measure 54x66 inches, and
weigh six pounds:
cts, to measure 42x56 inches, and weigh
i've and one quarter pounds.
2,2O0 pairs 3point green MackInac Blankets, to
measure 6Ox72 inches, and weigh eight
1,5OO pairs q point green Mackinac Blankets,
to measure 54xS6 inches, and weigh six
500 pairs point green Mackinac Blankets, to
measure 42x56 inches, and IWeigh five
anu ono quarter POUNDS.
1900 ya-ds Saved List Blue Cloth.
1900 yards Saved List Scarlet Cloth.
5000 81 Wooden Shawls.
1900 pounds Linen Thread, standard make, Nos.
so, IS and 20; two thirds dark blue, one
third Witty brown.
800 dozen spOols Cotton, standard make, 200
yards, 3eord and 6-cord.
240, 900 yards Calico, standard prints.
$1,000 yards indigO-blue Drilling.
81, 600 yards good Bed Ticking.
10000 yards Brown Sheeting, ~ standard.
10000 yards standard Duck, S-ounee.
10000 yards Plaid Lindsey.
5000 yards Blue Flannel, tWilled.
Il, 900 yards Red Flannel, tWilled.
5000 yards Kentucky Jeans.
$1,000 yards Satinet.
500 yards Colored Drilling.( for dress lining).
1000 yards Bleached Sheeting (Eor shrouds).
5000 yards Blue Denims.
1900 yards Hickory Shifting.
500 dozen Cotton Handkerchief.
100 dozen Mems Wool Socks.
eco dozen Women's Wool Hose.
500 dozen Children's Wool Hose.
10 dozen Wooden Scaris.
5000 Red Flannel Shirts.
5000 Gray Flannel Shirts.
10000 Hickory Shirts.
$500 Calico Shirts.
1000 pounds Gilling Irvine, 2 aud 3-cord, equal
quantities, Nos. 80, IS and 20.
eco pounds Cotton Maitre, for Seines.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
A Nav Kind Of Glass.

The Paris correspondent Of tina London Daily
Ness writes: "The Bastie glnSs exhibited at the
last meeting Of the Society for the Encourage
ment Of Manufactures Is Q noteworthy invention.
Brittle as glass is . familiar smile. The sub
stance speak Of is tough, as well - hard, and
resists the action Of the re. II can be applied to
water eonduits and number Of culinary utensils
instead Of enamel, the loaded tin, 90 much used
IN the hardware trade In Paris. The experiments
made the other night were highly sattsfaotory
Thin plates Of this glass were thrown on tiled
floor from height Of three metres, I. e. little
more than nine feet, without injury. They were
then flung with violence about the room and
Against the walls, and held over gas lets. A
weight Of . hundred Rramfnes was also dropped
on them from the height Of three metres The
resisting temper Of the Bastie glass Is obtained
by means Of chemical bath. to which II 10 sub
jected when hot from the furnace. Some speci-
mems showed more resisting power than others
Those which yielded to the blows they received
only broke in the spots where they were nit.
There was remarkable absence Of continuous
cracks. Wherever the hammer took eneet, the
glass lost cohesion and transparency, and vas re-
duced to granulous particles. A company Is In
course Of formation to work the patent"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
BALLS CROSSROADS.
Glebeton Presbyterian ChurCh-euartsrly Con
nsrt Of the Sabbath Sehool

cert OF the sabbath school.
The Glebeton Presbyterian church recently
erected at Balls crossroads, Alexandria county,
Virginia, is q very neat little structure and quite
an ornament to the neIghborhood, and has IN con-
nection with it a Sabbath school, which was
started about three years ago by Mr.. Miles q.
Munson, who commenced with about a dozen
scholars, and held their meeting in the upper por-
ton Of a blacksmith's shop; mite society was
also organized about the same time, and by their
enough to build the church with large school
room attached. The first quarterly meeting Of
the Sabbath school was held On Sunday last, and
was opened with prayer BY the Rev. Mr.. Riddle,
followed by singing, also, the carrying out Of q
Well-arranged order Of exercises commenced by
Miss Mary H. Hayes, teacher Of the infant class
who submitted her report, and in consideration Of
the extreme youth of the members Of her class
they were allowed to do their part Of the speak
ing and singing first, and her little people per-
formed their parts exceedingly well, which
consisted Of singing by the children Of Mr.. T. G.
SchHtt, and recitations by Oracle Douglass, Min
ME Babcock and Charlie Munson. Mr.. Miles o.
Munson, teacher Of the Bible class, submitted
his report, after which Quartette was sung by
Mr.. Clements and the Misses Sypherd, followed
by recitations by Harry Douglass, Willie Wun-
der and Fred. H. Babcock. The choir then sang
UOid Denmark" and Miss Annie NJ. Hayes,
called upon Willie Cameron for 9 recitation and
quartette from Mary Bailey. Virginia Munson,
Willie Cameron and Lillian Munson, which were
we'll performed.
Miss Eta Cameron, teacher of class No. 8,
made her report, and the exercises were contin.
ued by recitations from George Paine, ]. CLARK,
and Q song and recitation by Mamie Wunder.
Miss F. Sypherd, teacher Of class No. 4, re-
ported that notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather during the past quarter, four Of her
scholars, viz: Thomas Donaldson, Frank Schutt,
Willie Ball and Eddie Corbett, had not been ab-
sent single Sabbath. Recitations were then
delivered by Eddie OorbetJ, Frank Schutt Harry
TOpley, Virgie and Lillian Munson.
Miss Sarah O. Ball submitted her report as
teacher Of class s, after which the audience was
enliVeped with . song by the school. Miss Hat
tie Ball, teacher Of class 8, submitted her report
and called upon Annie Marcy for q recitation
which was delivered we'll. Mr.. Brown, the super.
intendent, then submitted his report, showing the
number Of schUlsrs and teachers also the aver.
age attendance Of both, and the bright prospects
for the prosperity Of the school in the future. A
very handsome prize was then presented to the
scholar who introduced the largest number of
scholars into the school during the quarter. Mr.
James S. Delsno, Of Washington, delivered q
very interesting address. 4 contribution was
taken up for the organ fund, and the ceremonies
closed by singing the doxology.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
NEW WASHINGTON STEAMER,

The Inland and ssabOard COasting Company
The committee appointed by this company,
consisting of Messrs. J. W. Thompson and SsmI
Bacon, to 60 to Philsdelphis and New York for
the purpose Of securing steamer to be used until
the permanent boat would be ready, have re
turned, and made their report last evening. Not
being able to procure resdy-built steamer, suit
able to the wants Of the trade, the company
through the committee, have entered into con-
tract with Messrs. Wood, Dialogue & 90. for the
building Of q staunch, swift iron steamer. The
keel VIII be laid this week, the boat will be
launched the latter part Of June and she will be
completed by the LIST of August, according 10 the
provisions Of the contrsct,) when she will be
placed on the line: A full description OF this ex-
eelIept craft will be given hereafter in The Re-
PUBLICAN. This is the only business Of public
interest transacted by the company at It's meeting
last evening,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
THE ALLEGED FORGERY.
Mr.. Dyer's Side of the Story.

Mr.. T. @. Dyer, whose arrest for alleged forgery
on Saturday at the instance of Mr.. Eastwood was
noticed in yesterdays issue, claims that the re-
port given was incorrect, and makes the follow
ing statement. About two years, ago among
other business transactions with Eastwood, he
(Dyer) negotiated note for $3.50 of a man named
Leamy, who subsequently disappeared. The
note went to protest, and Eastwood, after apply
ing to him repeatedly for its payment, had a war
rant Issued for his arrest. In order to avoid any
scandal be, Dyer, agreed to make an arrange
ment to secure Eastwood, which he did by turn
ing over to him three notes of 800 each, drawn by
q Mr.. Rollins, Of Leesburg, Virginia, to the or
der of VIM. Lowe, and Endorsed by the latter; in
return for these Eastwood surrendered the Leamy
note. The first note was not paid, and without
any further demand his arrest for forgery was
procured as stated. Dyer claims that the notes
dorsing them fully responsible. He gave bail at
the Police Court yesterday morning In the sum
Of 81, COO, for his appearance on Friday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
NEW ApYERTIgElrKNrs,

See card Of Thomas DoWling.
R. Hieston has ice for sale cheap.
The Hollytree coffee and lunch room. --
Grand reception and socisbIe BY Y. N. o. A.
Samuel Ker, real estate broker and auetioneer.
T. Edward CLARK Co. have valuable property
for sale.
DR.. T. hansmsnn has removed to FOG Eighth
street northwest.
Duncanson Bros. will sell on Friday, Aprn q,
Rock Enon Springs. -. -.
Duncanson Bros. VIII sell, on Monday morning,
household furniture, SO. ...
Mrs. ]. P. Palmer, fashionable milliner and
importer OF millinery goods.
, George wilmer, upholsterer and psper-hanye
No. 40 Ninth street northwest.
A musical and literary soiree by the Washing
ton Schillerbund on Monday evening.
Spelling match under the auspices Of Rescue
Division No. 9, s. Of T., Tuesday evening.
| Dyer Davidson have two story mansard-roof
house for rent. Also, house on Eleventh street.
Thos. Dewling, successor to Latimer s Gle AIRY,
will sell on Thursday, April Is, two hundred mag
nolia trees.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
HoLUY.rR1E COFFEE ROOMS.
Inauguration Ceremonies at the Opening
Yesterday,


The Women's Temperance Union having be-
come aware Of the many young men who strive to
1ean Themselves from the vice of ale, wine end
whisky drinking, and are enticed back to intern
perancs kY the presenee of stimulauts at all the
lunch rooms in the vic nifty of the Departments,
have opened in the new building on F street, Of
posite the Patent Once. holly-tree coffee room,
where real, genuine coffee pure milk, fresh fruits
cakes, pies, oysters, sandwiches, SC, can be OBJ
tanned without coming in contact with ale, wine
and lager or the fumes or aroma thereof. It Is
hoped and believed that this enterprise will be
encouraged by all the temperance people as well
as by all those who wish to avoid taking the dan
geTous FIRST glass, which Is the rock upon which
most Of those split that attempt reformation and
ent yesterday at the dedication Of the rooms. Mrs
LinYille, president of the Association OF Women's
Temperance Union, presided at the dedicatory
object Of the enterprise and the singing Of the
following
HYMN OF DEDICATION,
On the Occasion of oDeHing the HoHy-tree Lunch
Room.
God Of our bodies bless the place
In which their varied wants are met;
And crown with an especial grace
The work to which our hands are set.
We seek to RIl the hungry soul
With good that thou myself hast given;
Let not tn intoxicating bowl
Still madden natures made for heaven!
May real want here hnd supply,
And deadly appetite a cure;
True pleasure flash from eye to eye,
And souls be saved from Satan's lure.
Lead hither many, now astray,
To eat and drink, but find no harm;
To tread the safer, happier way,
And ind in temperance heavens own charm.
Now bless us, Father! nerve our hearts
With power divine the work TO do:
Thy grace alone true good imparts:
U, with this grace our souls Undue!
J. HERyEY APPLETON.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13

Mr.. M. D. CONWAY vouches for the truth Of
this smuEing story concerning the comments on
DR.. Kenealy's first speech In Parliament: "Dr.
Kenealy, in his opening blast against the mem
Der who accused him, in an after dinner speech,
OF having suborued perJury-before which the
said member bent enough to say that he regretted
having made the remark at q political dinner
said that his foes should, like dewdrop from
the lions name, be shook to airy air. This re-
mark seems to have excited the compassion Of the
House and moderated its resentment, as showing
that Kenealy is cracked-an object Of pity rather
than wrath. A right honorable member, sur
rounded by . group Of other members, said !:
Really, any man who could utter such rubbish
and nonsense as that about the dewdrop and the
lions name cannot be in his right mind 'Assur-
eddy not added another; I'VE should not bear too
hard on him. The words used by DR.. Kenealy,
which were regarded as SO fatuous, were quoted
literally from 'Troilus and Cressida,' act 8,
scene 3"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
DIR. scHENcK,s sTANpARp REMEDIES,


The standard remedies for all diseases of the
lungs are SCHEECK's PULNoNIc SYRUP,
SCHENcK's Sawed TONIC and ScHENCK's
are destroyed, q speedy cure is effected.
To these three medicines DIR. ]. H. Schenck, Of
Philadelphia, owes his unrtyalled success in the
treatment OF pulmonary diseases.
The Pulmonlc Syrup ripens the morbid matter
in the lungs; nature throws 1t of by an easy eX-
peetOration, for when the phlegm or matter is
ripe slight cough will throw it off, the patient
has rest and the lungs begin to heal.
To enable the PulmOnic Syrup to do this,
Schenck's Mandrake pills and Sehencks Sea
Weed Tonic must be freely used to cleanse the
stomach and liver. ScheRck's Mandrake Pills
act the liver, removing all distractions, relax
the gall bladder, the bile starts freely, and the
liver Is soon relieved.
Schenck's Sea-Weed Tonic is a gentle stimulant
and Alternative; the alkali of which It is COM
posed mixes with the food and prevents souring.
1t assists the digestion by toning up the stomach
to healthy condition, so that the food and the
Pulmonic Syrup will make good blood; then the
care is taken to prevent fresh cold.
All who wish to consult DR.. Schenck, either
personally or by letter, can do so at his principal
office, corner of Sixth and Arch streets, Philadel-
phls, every Monday.
Schenck's medicines are sold by all druggists
throughout the country.
60 TO $1,000
invested In Stocks and Gold pays 100 per cent. .
month. Send for particulars. Tumbrldge Co.,
Bankers, Wall street, New York.
THURsToE's IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
used daily will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
twenty-five and fifty cents per bottle.
JoUvRN's NOTORIOUS KID-GLovH OL8ANHR
will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty Ave cents per bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoMADK OPTIMR is equal to the
best French, and but half the price. twenty-five
and fifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRKNeTHEEINs PLAsTxRs are the
very best All sold By druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
CARPENTERS AND JOINERs.
Meeting Of the washington Branch

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the
Washington branch Of Amalgamated Carpen-
tiers and Joiners was held at Mechanics hall last
evening, David BraDnon, president in the chair,
and ]. p. Mcmahon, sr cretary. The report from
the general office, Manchester, England, for the
month Of March was received and distributed
among the members. There exists 26S branches
divided up as follows England, 23l; Ireland d:
Scotland, s; United States, ID; Canada 4. Since
submitting the previous report, three new branches
have been organized. The total membership is
14,l23. Members on unemployed benefit 2OS; on
sick benefit, 3O2; superannuAted, 10. After the
transaction Of the usual routine business the So
ciety adiourned
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13

Washington Correspondence Louisville CONNER
call
To KentuckiGn, Washington is q novelty.
Just imagine . coIored policeman in Louisville
arresting come of the fast young bloods; why,
you'd have to call out the State guard to put the
popuIaee down, and then Uncle Sans soldiers to
put the State guards down. Here the thing don't
attract any attention at all, and 1 am credibly
informed that some Of the best patrolmen on the
force are colored men.
As spring comes tripping up from the sunny
South the beauty Of the city begins to develop
itself This is Internationally the hRndsomest
city in America, and say what you will about the
extravaganza of the Board Of Public Works, no
where else caa you find such perfect streets or
more handsome private, to say nothing Of the
Dublic buildfnVs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
Important to AOuseksspers.

The attention Of parties renovating and replsn-
ishing their household matters, In the way Of
paPerhangings, wfndoW-shades or upholstery Of
any kind, is called to the announcement Of Mr..
George wilmer, No. 40 Ninth street northwest,
to be found in our advertising columns. By q
long experience and exclusive devotion to busi-
ness, Mr.. wilmer has established an enviable
reputation for the character Of his work and the
articles offered BY him for sale, which merits q
liberal patronage on the part Of the public. His
stock Of goods embraces all the most desirable
materials for furniture coverings and upholster-
ing, and should be examined by those Of fastdious
taste, as it viii be sure to please the taste of the
u,oaf grading
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
For all Female Complaints.

in young or DID, married or single, at the dawn of
Homanhood or change OF life, DR.. Pierce's Favor
tie Prescription manifests such positively reme-
dial influence as to call forth the loudsst praise
from all who use It. .- --.-.
MI. John A. Kinney, druggist Of Knob Noster,
Mo- writes as follows:
CDR, Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y:
"DEAR SIR: Your medicines sell better than
any other keep, and give universal satisfaction.
The people are especially delighted with your
Fayorite Prescription, and Il seems to be favor
tie among all that have ever used It," 1t is sold
BY druggists and dealers in medicines.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
CONFIRMATION.
ST. Alovsius Church

The Rt Rev. Bishop Becker administered the
Sacrament of Confirmation in this church yester
day morning to 800 persons, Of whom 156 were
boys, leo girls, and so grown people. Of the Sc
grown persons, 60 were converts from the various
Protestant Churches. The Bishop made a very
happy address to the congregation before and
after the ceremony. The Junior choir Of the church
gave some very excellent music. After condrma.
lion the Bishop celebrated Mass, assisted by Reeve
Father Jenkins and Jamison, and gave Commu'
with distinguished audience, who were delighted
with all they saw and heard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
PROPOSALS.
iRo O FoR iNDf1N G00Ds,
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
.--.. OFFICE OF IEDIAYAFFAIRs,

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, D
p. OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS,
.na---... 49, -. N 81 March Is 1875.
Sealed proposals, Endorsed Proposals for In
dian Goods, Glass No. - u, 2 or 8, the case
may be) will be received at No. 50 w htte street,
New ork, until Il o'clock m. on TUESDAY,
the 9th day Of April 1875, for furnishing, in the
quantities therein given, any or all Of the ar
ticles named in the following list:
The above place will be open for business on
and after April 10, 1875.
The bids will be opened In the presence Of tha
Board OF Indian Commissioners and a committee
to be designated by the Secretary Of the Interior
and read publicly in the following order:
Glass No. / 81 Il o'clock m.
Glass No. at O'Clock p. m.
Glass Nc. at $50 o'clock p. N.
All the goods, excepting the Blankets, Will be
required 70 be delivered IN New York, Philsdel-
phis, Chicago, st. Louis or st. Paul, BY the 18th
day Of May next, each bidder to specify place Of
delivery.
The Blankets are to be delivered at any of the
places above named during the month Of June.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13

Three divorces were applied for yesterday:
Anna Berger seeks divorce from Chas. H. Berger.
They were married in March, 1873, and he aban-
doned her in a few months, and is still away.
Corpelis A. Gray charges that her husband is an
Ia bitual drunkard and an adulterer, she there
fore wants q divorce. Martha Goodllng's hus-
band David, breaks the bcdstead, compels her to
lie on the floor, and gets Ak to break her head.
She too wants a divorce. Next jury there will
he fhraa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
Elantion Of 0hoars.

The annual election of the Washington City
H. B., No. 1, was held at Lyceum hall last even
ing, and the following named officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, NJ. E. Urell;
first vice president, Daniel Shannon; second vice
H. D. Murphy: financial secretary, P. Conncr;
treasurer, W. F. DoWney. Board of directors
John Reilly, James Cole, A. r. CsVanAugh, G.
marshals, ]. L. DAILY, Michael Ryan and Dennis
Kinney.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
Church Directory.
10. ~ III. U-fsos,1T pag,.,bTSo7,,

To tie Editor Of the NctfonaL Republican:
S.R: Allow me to suggest whist appears to me
will be a valuable addition to your paper, to ap-
pear in each Saturdays edition, at least-a
'Church Directory" giving name, denomination
and location Of each church in Washington and
Georgetown, name Of pastor and time Of morning
and evening service. 1t would not occupy much
space, and will make your paper especially sala-
Bile to strangers visiting the city.
SUBSCRIBER.
Don't Subscriber" think It would be better
idea for the ministers or one Of the congregation
Of each church to furnis n the information sug-
gested through the advertising columns of The
REPUBLICAN, as many Of them now do? That is
our opinion on the subject. Suppose he sets the
example by paying for the advertisement for his
church each SatVrday.-EDl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
Class No. 2.
CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS AND sHOE

Class No. 2.
CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS AND SHOES.
$500 Sack Coats, assorted sizes, for men.
2,5O0 Pants, assorted sizes, for men.
500 Vests, assorted sizes, Tor men.
500 Loose Sack O7ercoats, large size.
800 Suits Jacket and pants), for boys i've to
ten years OF age
10OVests for boys i've to ten years Of age.
5000 Mems Wool Hats, assorted sizes and COL
ofs.
200 Boys Wool Hats, assorted sizes and COL
Ors.
600 Heavy Cashmere Gaps.
1850 pairs Mems Shoes, good quality, assorted
sizes.
1000 pairs WOmen's Shoes, good quality, as
sorted sizes.
800 pairs Boys Shoes, good quality, Nos. S
and 9.
$50 pairs Misses Shoes, good quality, assorted
500 pairs Children's Shoes, good quality, as
sorted sizes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
Auction Sales To-day,

BY UuncanSOn Bros:
AT 10 O'Clock, elegant walnut chamber set
Brussels and other carpets, and an assortment Of
furniture.
At s O'Clock, very valuable real estate on Sixth
street, near d street.
By Wash. b, Williams:
At 10 clock at No. 43e Seventh street south
west, general assortment Of household furni-
ture.
By Thos. Downing:
At 10 O'Clock, 8 large assortment Of furniture,
&c
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-13
The sportsman.'

This new eightpage weekly made its first sp-
pearance yesterday. The Messrs. Mexican, pro.
prietors, promise to merit patronage by their
EFFORT to please and satisfy their patrons Their
editorial staff are gentlemen well known to the
sporting community. The ONCE is at the corner
OF Seventh and ID streets, and If the general
maxi up, the neat, chaste appearance and the
select matter Of the first number be an index to
success, The SpOTtgmGn has q bright future be-
fore it, and ali of its older brothers will doubtless
extend to il q cordial greeting.