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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
DE Merriam and Ralph Leonard

D. E. Merriam and Ralph Leonard
have formed a cOpartnership, ana
have entered into the business OF dis
pensing confectionery to the public OF
Los Angeles, as will he seen by adver-
tisement in another column. Ice
cream, soda water and other require
ments of the times and the season are
alwavs on hand and ready at call.
Their promptDess and pollteness are
sure to give them success in their en-
terprise.
J. w. Potts auction sale of hill lots
has been indefinitely postponed. Par
ties desiring to purchase any or THIS
property can do so on private terms
by applying to J. w. Potts, or }: ID.
blanchard, at the office of Gould d
Blanchard, Temple Block. a29tf
For elegant rooms ard first-class
board go to the Oriental House oppo-
site the Pico, Main street, Los An
geles. Prices reasonable. ap22tf
Those beautiful Gem pictures taken
at the Sunbeam Gallery, are getting
up quite an excitement. Remember,
YOU get eight nicely finished pictures
for fiftv cents. aprlS-tf
Dunsmoor Brothers are closing out
their entire stock of crockery ana
glassware at cost to make room for
toys and fancy goods. aprzOtf
Pianos and Organs tuned and re-
naired by a skillful and competent
party, at Patrick's Piano agency.
m5tf
This is the season when retreat to
10 most 0RglrADlG
recreation. 1t is the season for pic.
mics and anniversary celebrations, ano
instinctively our citizens VIII looR
about our city for the most eligible TO-
cation. Armand q Rutger, proprie'
tors of the Round House Gardens
have put their grounds In the mos
perfect condition, and the resort Il
daily becoming more popular thar
ever. All who visit the grounds Of
patropize this firm will receive the
finest satisfaction. All should beal
the Gardens in mind when getting ul
excursions and picnics. ma9tf
A change OF seasons is now upon us
and everybody desires to seek c0mfor
during the Summer solstice. Next Il
temperate habits, suitable clothing
conduces most to the enjoyment O
life. d. Harris, of the Quincy Hal
clothing store on Main street, nea
the ST. Charles Hotel, has a stock o
goods of such variety that he can graf
ifv every taste on the lowest marke
cash prices. All who with to max
good bargains should call at Quinc.
Hall.
F,r butter, eggs, corn, barley an.
. general produce, in large or small
Quantities, go to J. q. Smith, Ais
street aprl2-lw
Pianos, organs and other musica
instruments tuned and thorough,
repaired at Patrick's, No. 60 sprin
streat maye-lm
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100000 Ilqars

In stock which will be sold by the box
only. Smokers should be convinced
of the fact that they can save from rs
to so per cent. by purchasing their ci-
gars in this way. We have the larg-
est and finest stock of cigars in South
ern California. Special attention to
supplying saloons and the trade gen.
orally.
GOLDSMITH & FALKENAN,
Temple Block, Market Street.
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San Francisco Marke cts.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 10.
FLoUR-Best extras jobbing at s5Z to s 8711s
and shipping lots, s5 90 to SO; superfne,
a % tod 10
WHEAT-Shipping, 81 55 to / 62H; milling,
SIG iol75
BARLEY-Coast feed, 81 10 to III brew
ing 81 70 to %.
CORN-Large yellow. quotable at 81 Is to
l IN; small ronnd sl20 to / 25.
RYE-S2 10 to l2I2.
BRAN-s7; mlddfings, $2l 90 per ton, mill
prices.
HAY--The range is from $40 to Is per ton the
latter for old choice wheat; sales OF new wild
oat III $ll To ii %.
STRAw-5 55 to t0c per bale.
POTAToES-Choice CAL, old crop, 81 90 to
l l.; SILT Lake., 81 10 to 20 The arrival Of
s0l sks new ana other expected arrivals
cause decline in prices. Qu"table at 81 so
to $50.
uNIoNs-Choice Union City. So 25 to 2 80;
new. l 70 to200.
EGGs-Fresh, 28 to 29c per ioz.
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On account of the increase of travel

On account of the increase of travel
overland by the popular Telegraph
Stage Line, the company have found
it necessary to increase their stock
and coaches. Three new coaches went
on the road yesterday.
Will guarantee that you can save
fifty per cent. by purchasing your
clothing, etc., at the Great Important,
under the Lafayette Hotel, where the
largest and best assortment In South
ern California can be found.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Fortunate Man.

A great sensation is in store for this
quiet little town. A marriage is on
the tapis. A laborer is about to be
welded TO one of our wealthiest young
ladies. Secret: This man buys his
clothing at the great Important, under
the Lafayette hotel. Do thou like
wise
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NOTICE..

hAVING this day sold out my entire In.
! teresi In my Wagon and Carriage Manu-
factory To Mpssrs Roster Il taiker, recom-
mend them I, all my friends and patrons
who TO merly did business with me, and ask
ynu to give them LIBERAL patronage.
All persons ind bted 10 me are requested to
call and settle without iurlher notice.
l.. LICHTENRERGER
May 10Th, 1879.
Referring to the above notice we take pleas
ure In recomm nding our new firm TO our
friends and the public n general OF Los An
gelcs and ,icinity. All work in our line Will
b. done in the most satisfactory manner, on
liberal terms. Give us call.
ROSTER & PARKER,
Formerly L, Lichtenberger, Main steet,near
First.
Starand Express copy. maylS-tf
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Educate Your Sons for Business.

The Business College and Writing
Institute, Grange Hall, teaches prac'
tically those things which business
men daily have to do. F. E. Arnold,
President. apr15tf
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NOTICE,

To RENT, my property on Inc corner OF
] Charity and Washington Stress, lately
occupied by Mr. edyaui, comprising House,
For terms, &C.. apply 20 the undersigned.
ARTHUR l.. HUTC CHINSON.
Or l.. STARBUCK,
Real Estate Broker. Room 8, Com'l Bank
Building. myHiw
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Business Opportunity.

The BEST chance ever offered to smart
man. business that pays. $3.50 per
month. clear of every expense; IL Is spec
being strictly cash and 1t can bear the closest
inyestiga' ion. No knowledge OF the busi-
ness required. Price of the tools, wagons,
horses, etc. $500.
For particulars apply to
fnyl7lme Il. GEhMAlN.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
Business Opportunity.

A good paying saloon in convenient
locality, for sale. Stock and fixtures
complete, and lease transferred. Rea-
sons given for selling. A great bar
gain. Enquire at the HERALD office.
a6-tf
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DISSOLUTION OF copARTNERsHIp.

THE copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween j. A. Nelson and c. L. Merriam in
the confectionery business, under the firm
name of Nelson 4 Merriam. Is this day dis
solved by mutual consent, Mr., Nelson retir-
Ing from the business.
J. A. MELON.
April 18th. ls76. mays-zw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
FOR SALE.

A Splendid Bargain. One of the best loca
ted cottages in the city. ready furnished fo
sale at bargain. Liberal terms. Address
G. this office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
COURT REPORTS.

District COurt-Sepulveda, ].
FRIDAY, May 10.
Arcadia B. de Baker VS. Benjamin Avise-
Passed informally.
s B Cox VS. w. Howard ct tal-Ten days fur
ther time given to amend com plant.
j. w. Drown VS. Feliz Galiardo-Passed in
formally.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20

ElRST CLASS BOARD g. ROOMS.
7 Suits, and large single rooms, with sun
ny exposure, at the KIMBALL MANSION
New II Ugh street. The house is elaborately
furnished, contains all mSdern improve
ments, and commands charming view OF
mountain and valley. nov6t1
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Stock REPORT.

Especial Dispatch to the Herald
SAN FRANCISCO. May 10.
MORNING OIIOTATIONS
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20

County COurt-O'MELvENY.J. ].
FRIDAY, May 10.
People VS. Scully-On trial.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20

OOMS AND BoARD.-Three gentle
n men and their wives can be accommo,
dated with single or suites of rooms and
board, corner Fort and Franklin streets, one
block from Court House. Inquire at 7S Main
streat marll-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20

LOUSE TO RENT.-Panly furn. shed.
II Enquire on The premises, Alameda ST.,
opposite the Los Angeles Wine Growers AS
sociation. apr6tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20

old PAPERS, suitable for wrapping
~ for sale at his office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20

EOR RENT,-First class rooms, EN- suite
I or single. Prices moderate. AT Mrs.
Wilkins mansion, Beaudry Terrace.
may2-lm"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20
FOR SALE-FOR RENT.

EOR SALE.-A country hotel, with ten
acres OF highly improved land, having
trees, all bearing. Living stream of water. A
fine place for store and postofice. For sale
at 81 $40 less than cost. Price $500, Offered
for one week only, Apply to BARBEE d
GATES. mayl0-lw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-20

EOR SAIE.-A twelve-horse mounted
power and threshing machine, with der
rick forks, &C., complete. Everything about
the machine is in first-class working order
having been used but one season. Apply to
B. D. Wilson or j. De Barth Shorb, Lake Vine
ua rd
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The Old Fourth on Fire.

reported for the Democratic Aleoeate.


a reported for the Democratic 1dcOcate.
q \ very large and enthusiastic Mass
Meeting Of the citizens of the 18th election
district came of at Patapsco Station, on
hst Saturday night, the 10th inst, endor-
ling the nomination Of Samuel j. Tildeu
Ind Thomas A. Hendricks.
Over three hundred people assembled
b the little village and manifested their
hearty approval of the action of the st.
louis Convention by the firing of guns
snd other explosive instruments, with
Erausparencies and appropriate notices.
Some of the notices werc-"Tilden, Hen
tricks and Democracy Forever" "0ur
cause is just" "Down with Fraud and
corruption, Exit Grantism, March 4th,
1877, &c.
A splendid display of fire works was
also witnessed by the enthusiastic crowd.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
y. i. McGlone, who announced the fol-
bwing gentlemen as officers for the even
|ihg, viz Capt. Daniel Stull, President ;
samuel A. Lauver, Capt. VIM. j. Houck
md A. 0ursler, Vice Presidents; j. A.
Bush and Benjamin Croft, Secretaries
Mr. Stul in few remarks stated the OBJ
bet of the meeting that had called together
y large crowd and introduced Col. j.
s h. Lee, who read the st. Louis Platform,
trelacing it with some telling remarks,
hmid the cheers Of the crowd.
Mr.. NJ. b. Settle was then introduced,
Md made very lucid and interesting
<pccch which was listened TO with marked
Intention. Jabez A. Bush was then called
b the stand, and after making some for
tible remarks upon the issues in the pres
mt canvass, offered and read the following
RESOLUTIONS
"a Resolred, That we, the citizens Of the 4th
&lection district of Carroll county, in Mass
Meeting assembled, approaching the high,
trivate and public character OF Samuel j.
Iilden and Thomas A. Hendricks, do heartily
Endorse their nomination for the respective
&Hccs of President and Vice President Of the
Cnited States, believing that they are
z Bile to relieve the country from its present
y or0stration, and bring about the needed re-
'Ibrms in the administration of public affairs,
" therefore do pledge ourselves to their
hearty support.
& ReSoiued, That we extend cordial invita-.
Hon to the voters of every former political
pnrty to join us in the support Of the men,
ho, by their past political career have shown
4 bemseyes so worthy the confidence and sup
ort Of every honesty-lovng man to the high
q nd responsible positions to which they aspire.
Is The resolutions were adopted by deaining
bouts of yeas.
M Samuel A. Lauyer then closed the speaking
by offering few remarks that had their influ
ence, but the lateness of the hour caused hin
b be brief, he therefore closed by calling fol
Ihree cheers for Tilden, Hendricks and Re
brm, which were given with such enthusiasm
b to leave no doubt that our people are wax
A1jpg up to determination TO rid themselves o
raniism and its surrounding evils.
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The Now Postal Law.

The postal laws have just been changed
in reference 70 third.class mail matter, and
put into effect Under the new law all
third,class printed matter, excepting I'M
sealed circulars, win be transmitted at the
rate Of one cent for every two ounces or
fractional parts thereof. Unscaled cireu-
lars, merchandise, seeds, roots, bulbs and
scions, are sent ut the rate Of one cent for
every ounce or fractional parts thereof.
Under the new law the address Of the SEN
der together with the word "fiom," indi-
eating from whom the package comes,
may be written either inside or outside
the package, as well MS statement Of the
contents of the package. In the postal
card regulations, il is also provided that
the address maybe either written or print
ed or pasted on the face Of the postal
cards. Third-class mail matter includes
all transient newspapers and magazines,
and, in effect, the rate upon these is re-
duced to one cent for every two ounces by
the change in the law, u reduction which
the public will greatly appreciate.
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Examiners Notice.

NYHE undersigned, Examiners, appointed
Il by virtue Of a commission issued to them
by the County Commissioners Of Carroll
county, to open a public road in said county.
commencing at Samuel G. Harden's rate
which leads TO Mineral Hill Mine, from the
county road running from the Liberty road TO
the Nicodemusroad thence running through
the lands Of Samuel G. Harden and James
W. Tyson, on the most practicable route TO
the ford on Big Morgan's Run, known as
Ienshelds Ford, near an old saw mill
thence running on or between the lands Of
John Gore, Joshua Beasman, and VIM. Beas-
man, upon the most practicable route To the
land of VIM. Trott and Edward A. Cassell:
thence throughth the lands ofthe said VIM. Trott
and Edward A. Cassell thence through the
lands Of the said VIM. Trott until It intersects
the bed of an old road thence continuing on
or near said road between the land Of VIM.
Philips, james A. Hughes, 4 Bro, Samuel Il,
Bennett and Joshua Philips thence through
the lands of Catharine II. Bennett, to or near
Oakland Church, still continuing on or near
said road through the lands ofW. d. Oursler.
then ON line between the lands Of George
Laff and Edward Ireland, on the most prac-
ticable route to intersect the Baltimore, Car.
roll and Liberty Turnpike road, at or near
the dwelling house formerly occupied by
John Lechthale.
All persons whom it may concern are here.
by notified that we will meet at Samuel g.
Harden's gate, on Thursday, the I0th dav Of
august, 1876 at 8 o'clock, a. M. to execute
the trust reposed in us by the aforesaid com.
mission.
J. OLIVER wADLow,
WILLIAM G. POLK,
LAFAYETTE BANES.
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rILDBN, HENDRICKS AND REFORM
Enthusiastic Meeting Of The Democrats Of
HooleIy's Dist,iet-7he4th 0peRsthe Ball.


The Democratic voters OF the 9TH district
assembled at Browais school house, near
sandy Mount, on the 10th instant, for the pur,
nose of forming Campaign Club. The
meeting was organized by calling u. +. Nc,
Clone to the chair, and appointing Jabez A.
Bush, Secretary.
The Chairman called the attention of the
injecting to the great advantages to be derived
\ from the existence Of Campaign Clubs in the
county.
On motion, Messrs. James Fennor Lee,
John W. Harden, John II, Taylor, II. IL.
|Caples aud Jesse f., Gardner were appointed
h committee on permanent organization, and
|thcy reported the following officers who were
unanimously elected:
President, Bernard +. MeGlone Vice
Presidents, John w, Harden, Daniel Stull,
Jesse Long, John W. Nelson, Peter Woods,
.lohn Shailer, j. II. Hollingsworth Record.
'ing Secretaries, Isaac Winchester, Hugh l..
|lsly; Corresponding Secretaries, Granville r.
Illering, DIR. Warfield Treasurer, Jabez A.
Bash; Chief Marshal, II. II. Caplcs Assis.
|,ant Marshals, Luther Welsh, Jr., Samuel
.Wilderson Executive Committee, J. Fenner
Nee, Chairman, VIM. Miller, Daniel Ebaugh,
llhomas G.. Brown, VIM. p. Shilling, w. W.
Matthews, George Shilling, Chas. Il. Lauyer,
bohn Uhlor, James W. Taylor, W. j. Houck,
David Abbott, Louis p. Gorsuch, Charles W.
krnod, John frick, VIM. Stubbins, Louis
Shipley.
kiter the election Of officers the club took
y recess to meet at oclock al Patapsco, to
s.iyc those present an opportunity Of attend.
H. the grand demonstration at that place.
\ pom rcassembling the President informed
4hosc present of the formation Of the Club
&nd invited them to come forward and enroll
4hemsclvcs, which was promptly done.
4 II the same interest be taken throughout
DE- State as is shown in the Fourth District,
d. State will roll mp $4,000 on the 9TH Of
November,
4 Adjourned to meet at mechanics Hail.
Fnksburg, July %, at a O'Clock, p. m.
b. +. McGLONE, President.
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DIED.

Near New Windsor, July It'll, Martin Win.
ter, aged Y years, 6 months and days.
On the 10th inst, Willie, infant son oil
VIM. N. and Eugene Il. Hayden, aged days.
In Baltimore, on the 18th instant, Mrs.
ltnth Cook, in the 10th year Of her age, widow
of the late Capt Cook Of this county.
On the 10th instant, about miles south OF
Manchester, youngest child of Lovi and Ellen
Fair, aged IL months and 20 days.
Departed this life, at his residence near
Louisville, this county, July 3D., John Harry,
nged42 years, 10 months and % days.
In UniOntown, on the 10Th Of June, 1876,
Cora Stem, infant daughter of d. j. and VIM.
II. Segaioose. Only one year this sweet child
was left to brighten an earthly home but now,
though fast the tears are falling,
And sobs and anguish rend the breast
We know IL was the Saviour gently calling,
Come To my bosom, little one, and rest
So il Is we'll
Ills love is stronger than our cold affection
However well we think we love,
Aud better far than ours His sure protection
Better than mansions here His house above.
Then Il is well.
Father. be pltiful grant resignation,
In this weak hour be Thou our stay:
Forgive our human grief, bring consolation,
And give us strength and courage while we say
Lord, II Is well
Let not murmur, though our heart strings culver
With pangS ofbitter pain,
But mcckly wait I'LL, soon. beyond the river"
We f0ndly clasp our angel child again.
And enOv It's well" ANNA.
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Westminster Democratic Club.
SATURDAY July 18th, 1876,

SATURDAY July 10Th, 1876,
The Westminster Tilden and Hendricks
Club met this evening, ii. L. Webb,
President, in the Chair.
The proceedings of the previous meet
pg were read and approved. The Com,
'nittcc on permanent organization reported
Constitution and Bylaws for the gov
erument of the Club which on motion were
adopted.
n The Committee on resolutions, through
as. A. @. Bond, Esq, Chairman, repo ted
be following resolutions. which on motion
Fcre adopted.
BE q Resoired, BY the Tilden and Hen
ricks Club of Westminster, that we heartily
Endorse the declaration of principles set form
Iy the recent Democratic National Conyen-
ion at st. Louis, as the best and huesf meas
|ire Of our political duty in tho coming cleo
'ion; and that we pledge ourselves 70 the
Sacred trust of maintaining them, and our
Regeneration in the endeayor to make them
& HE principles by which this government OF
<,nrs shall be administered in the future:
II That we especially mark with favor the nc.
lon of the convention in identifying reform
S n the Federal Government as the prominent
bud controlling issue Of the campaign as
he only hope for the starving Industries OF
be land; the only means Of reyiving trade,
feestablishiug confidence, encouragement re-
,Farding labor, reducing taxation, protecting
Ihe public credit aud national honor, aud n
pally Of saving the morals of the nation.
That we hail SamuelJ. Tlden, our stand
hrd bearer, as the very synonym OF reiorm
rs the champion friend Of the rights oil inc
Iaborina masses: as the Andrew jackson Of
IS, who has, and can again, take the IRE
fponsibility'i of cleaning out thieves and pub
lic plunderers.
On Motion It was decided that the
E Club hold an open air meeting, on Saiar-
day Evening next, at 8 o'clock, at the
Railroad Depot, and that Col. WIN. =
,iaulsby and james H. Diifcnbaueh, ESD
3 be requested to address the meeting. Also
lst the National Grays Band be invited
10 attend said meeting.
On motion the proceedings " thls
necting we're ordered TO be. published %
The DEMocnAgIc ADVOCATE, and that inc
address OF the Club to the Democratic
Motors Of Carroll county, be rcpuDlisneu
h the next issue Of shs samc paper
On motion the Club adjourned 70 next
Saturday Evening, July 22d, AZ > . clock
H. 4. WEBB, President.
d Gro. NJ. PARKE, Secretary.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY virtue Of two writs Of feri facas issued
- out of the Circuit Court for Carroll coun.
ty, one at the suit of Alexander II. Horner
and the other at the suit of James McI.ain,
against the goods and chattels, lands and
tenements of Daniel Frazier, aad to me di.
rected, have seized and taken in execution
all the right, title, claim, interest and estate,
at law and in equity of the said Daniel Frazier
in and to the following property, TO wit All
that parcel Of land situate, lying and being
in Carroll county, in the State Of Maryland,
being part of tract Of land called 'Hooker's
Meadow Enlarged containing
III ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
which was conveyed to the said Daniel Frazier
by Samuel A. Lauver and wife, by deed
dated November IA, 1874, and recorded
among the Land Records of Carroll county
in liber +. T. s., No. "A, folio 2S5, &c. Also,
all that parcel Of land situate, lying, and being
in Carroll county, Maryland, being part of d
tract of land called "Clover Hill, containing
no Acres of Land, More or Less,
being part of the same land which was con.
veyed to the said Daniel Frazier, by John
Kitlewel and wife, by deed, dated April lG,
1852, and recorded among the Land Records
Of Carroll county, in liber j. b. b., No. 10,
folio $50, &c. Also, the following personal
property, to wit: One grey mare, two grey
horses, one bay mare, one roam (stud) colt,
one brindle COW, one spotted COW, FIVE shoats,
one platform scales, one corn shelter, one
grain cradle, three brood sows, three colts,
two black and one bay; one spring wagon,
four hind wheels, one large English bed, one
two-horse spring wagon, one large wagon,
one wind mill, one double shaker and thresh.
er, one large cultivator, one old plough, one
fifth chain and stretcher, wood work for sin.
gle shovel plough, one hand cart, lot of old
iron in three boxes, including spring, lot of
old iron with wood attached, one hind car.
rage broad.tread wagon, about 500 shingles,
one front carriage narrow-tread wagon, one
hind carriage narrow tread wagon, one one
horse wagon, % wheels one front carriage
narrow tread wagon, one horse power, thresh-
er and double shaker, one broad tread wagon,
one narrow-tread wagon, one wheat fan and
one large harrow. thereby give notice that on
Monday, the 7M day Of August, 1876
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, on the premises Of
Daniel Frazier, in Finksburg, will offer the
above property so seized and taken in execu.
ton at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, for
cash.
JAMES W. WHITE,
july lots Sheriff.