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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09

HoRATIo SEYMOUR, in an address
before the Electoral College of New
York, on Tuesday, said, The Demo-
cratic party is too strong to be vio-
lent" No more untruthful or unjusti-
fable an assertion could fall from the
lips, even of as fossilized politician as
he, for the exact reverse is the truth.
Democracy is strong in Maryland, yet
who more violent and proscriptive than
your Baltimore Reformers." AS he
JOURNEYS southwark the (" rougher :"
grows the road for the Republican
traveller Would he avoid violence, let
him keep his political opinions to him
self, and bv the time he reaches New
Orleans he will learn the truth or falls
ity of the Seymour dogma. This an
cient Democratic oracle would have US
believe that Democracy is mild and tol-
Grant. If he knows any thing he must
know that in their desperate endeavor
to secure the Presidency, the managers
of the party he eulogizes have secured
control of and maintained their suprem-
acv in number of the States, BY vIo-
LENCE ALONE. If the old gentleman
were to jog his memory little, be
might recall the manner in which his
own State was carried when he was a
candidate for the Presidency Or should
he wish to pursue as profitable line of
inquiry, he might turn his attention to
the manner in which Tilden's majority
was raised recently in New Yori;
City.
Horatio, thou art NOT cen as just man
as e'er my conversation COPIED withal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09

TILDEN ELECTORS are to come from
Louisiana armed with certificates from
McEnery, DE JURE Governor of that
State. Why not ARM Hayes electors
with certificates from j. Morrison
Harris, DE JURE Governor of MARYLAND?
Impartial Democrats confess that John
Lee Carroll is only DE FACTo Cover
nor of this State.
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IA Acres and l49 Perches,

MORE
situated in township. adjoining property of Z
Henry Hiinrs. T. X Taylor and within few yards oi
Arcadia Station, the Peach Bottom Marrow Guag.
Railroad.
The said two be sold subject the charge of
one-thirl Of the purchase money, after payment of
Of sale of the interest of which third is
10 he paid annually from April LIST, 1871 Ruhannl
I Iaines widow Of j. Is Iaines deceased du ing her
natural life aud after her irc"ase the said trd
be paid To the heirs of j. u. IIuneS. deceased.
Sale of each tract To take place at the mansion
the " Frazer Farm at o'clock NJ, when Will
be made known 10y
wN U.JNES
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Fort WASHINGTON, n. Y.
November 90, 1876. I

DEAR SIR Gibbon says there is vital
difference in the consequences of a foreign
and civil war. The former is the exter-
nal warmth of Summer, always tolerable,
and sometimes beneficial; the latter is the
deadly heat of fever, which consumes with
ont remedy the vitals of the Constitution.
| do not think opinions of a judicial ma
ture concerning the law or the Constiru-
ton of any consequence. The drunken
Democrat whom the Republicans dragged
out of the Galeua gutter, beSmeared with
the blood of his countrymen slain in do
nestle broil, and lifted to high pedestal
AS the Moloch of their worship, rules-and
until great change in sentiment shall take
place must continue to rule-over the pros
trate ruins of Washington's Republic.
That Republic persisted on the day that
Mcdowell moved on to Richmond.
Yours truly, CHARLES O'CoNNER.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09

Is Those two foes of bodily comfort.
Rheumatism and the Gout, cease their
twinges, if the affected part is daily washed
with Glenn's Sulphur Soap, which banishes
pain and renders the joints and muscles
supple and elastic. Depot, Crittenton's,
No. : Sixth Avenue, New York. Hills
Hair and Whisker Dye, black or brown,
fifty cents. "a
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09

THE best evidence that leading Dem
Gratis consider the election as lost, is
their attempt to BRIDE Republican
electors.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09

LAFAYETTE GROVER, whose Infamous
act as Governor of Oregan will gain
for him passing notoriety, evidently
belongs to the Last Ditch Democracy"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09
ELKTON. DECEMBER 3, 1876.
THE official majority in Florida was
$50 for Hayes and Wheeler.

CONGRESS met on Monday The
proceedings will be found in our Wash
ington letter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09

HEALTH-the poor mans riches, the rich
m m S plss-is found III AYERS Medicines,
after fruirless search among other RENE
dies. A VOID to the wise is sufficient.
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145 Acres, more Or less.

The improvements n large twO-stOrv ss-t,5A~
FRAME bW ELilNG HOUSE, with "a never is4a
falling Well OF Water tn" door. with Cave ;,sEM
and MIX House attached: Frame Tenant rssIsltss.A
II use Barrack and Stblrs large Hay and Gram
rack. with Threshng Floor, W courthouse and Corn
CiitS.
So About one hundred acres are in fine state OF
Trsa rnlriyation the balance is covered with Young
SaA ,Id thrifty TIMBER T ere is Young an
- thriving OR a X D . CHOICE FRUIT
rknr.> ON the premises The farm is well wttered and
the site of the dwelling commands of the finest
views in Cecil county of the Susquehanna river and
Chesapeake bay.
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3! Acres, more or less,

of VIII CHI "uethird part NOR i. covered 10y water
rhIS p,rrei i, v.t.Hah!r QU AIRY PIiJPERr'.
sS-A plot Of the lot. designated in this advertise
as Nos 9, TO- IL, H. IL and IA, be the law
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Valuable Farm and Wood Lot
PUBLIC SALE,

On SATURDAY,, December 30M, 1876.
BY virtue of an order of tie Orphans Court OF Ian
caster county. directed 10 Administrator of thu
ctat" OF j. rcnth &. HHincs latn of Fulton township
deceased, ! VIII sell at Pulic Sai", that Valuable Farm
situated III Fulton township. part Of a larger tract
known the" Frazer Farm adjoining land, of Gilbert
Maxwell. Citrkso:i Cox and Mason 4 Dixons Line,
,.t,,f,i Amino
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UNDIVIDED HALF-INTEREST
SO "A ACRES.
JAMES BLACK GROOME.
NNTlI,L,

MI
All creditors Of the late John Ieckart are hereby
notified to he their claims g inst his state with the
vouchers thar"" III the UC" u III" Clerk # the GrcuIt
Court in Cecil county within four month, after the
2l>t day Of December. l>7G They may otherwise be
deprived of all h"ueft from his estate.
JAMES BLACK GR0gME.
Nov =, iN.tj--ts Trustee
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Tn" President and Directors i'll presenting the afur,
going statement fJr the fiscal year ending November Is
1876 desire state TO the st0ckhni"rS that Tn JDdrc
eel II lruuut to piss dividend. and still further p.u
Iuired 10 the bridge" by herring q OF af"y
h,lnnc" t. the sinking tuni Thu remaining 500 >
viii be appropriated, the payment Of !lI Of plank
air,;ri: purchased.
WILLIAM LINDSEY President.
J. II. STEELE, Secretary and Treasurer.
Chesapeake City, De, q. l,7G-2w
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PARCELS OF LAND.

conveyed to John j. Hccktrt by Jacob Tome and wife
by deed dated July 18th 500. and recorded in Iher IL
II. VI, :. folio liz. &c, and by Enuch Moves and
wife, by deed dated April 24th. 1861, and recorded in
Lher h. = No folio 2!3 &c. and OF accrrtou thereto
aud f that part Of the real estate called H.ckGrtS
DsigH. which lies oppos" the said parcels conveyed
10y Tome and wife aul Nuycs and WIFE. IL contains
exclusive of the land over which the Port Deposit
Branch of tn" P, W. 4 b L. R, has a right of way,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09

EE- For good smoke, try the Jay Bird
Cigar, for sale by G, w. TAYLOR,
i'll the Hollow
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WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

WAsHINGToS, d. c., Dec. 4th, 1876
DEAR WHIG:-Wa shington awoke and
rubbed its eyes this morning with a sen
sation of a peculiar nature, a feeling, as
it were. as if something out of the gener al
order of things was about to transpire.
Business men hurried their work, wearing
smiles of an encouraging kind, which
seemed to say, 1.-THE yoke Of dull times is
about to be broken off, Congress meets to-
day, aud business will move once more
Politicians hurriedly bolted their break
fast, rushed from their hotels and boarding
places. aud turned with hasting footsteps
towards the Capitol.
BY ten clock, Pennsylvania Avenue was
crowded with people, all hurrying IN the
same direction and iostling against each
other IN their eagerneSs to gam admission
to the Capitol. Observing all these things,
aud moralizing accordingly, the Capitol
gate is reached and you pass along the
walks, up the steps and thence into the
building.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09

of a first class nature to discuss nationally
of what You don't know anything about.
As the Congressional overcoat is again
in our midst, and the cheIubs of wisdom
are now nearly all in, hope to be able to
give you something more interesting here
after.
AnSiously yours, J. II. =.
Is Fine Rolled Plate Sets, Breast Pins
and Ear Rings at low prices, at ALRICH 5.
si5- The genuine b. f. Gravely Tobacco
is for sale by G. w. TAYLOR,
sign of red posts.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09
65 Acres, = ROOds and 80 Perches
No. I-COnsI-is OF At Thai
PART OF LOT No. e:s.

lid down the plot made by the trustee for the
sale of the real estate of Susan NJ Thomas. deceased
which lies between Main street and High street the
stilz. town OF Port Deposit. This part OF SAID Lot
l8Fi!i No % j. improved by threc-story BRICK
MIii DWELLING, aud is sut'iert TO lease for MIN
~ wears. Renewable forever. dated October
3-u SOL. and recorded in Lber ". IL. X No :, fl .
POI, &c by which Il OF so reserved PAYABLE in
cmiaunual instalimrnts clear of all deductions fo
taxes am! assessments of every kind.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE

The party who took Rag of Roasted Cotfre from tn"
Phia.. vii. Bait Freight House by mistake, will
pleas" return it, and there will he questions -ke:
otherwise thy may he called to account
Dec. . lS16-it BENZ. WELLS, Agent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09
81 Acres and 81 PercheS.

The buildings and Improvement. are two .k{Ss.s.Ll.
story STONE DIV ELLING GOlSE. containing .sIfII
rooms. with Kitchen attached: large 9Ei ~
Frame Bank Barn with bridge huu~. and straw
hou-" AIT ,Chei WaG Shed. tarriag,. House
-. Crib, all covered with SLATE Water supplied e.
ts<sS.s .ou>r and barn hy liviraulic Ram 4 GO0i
31A ippi" Orchnri IN fW bearing. No. , A
= WOOD LOT. containing
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09
) Acres, | Rood and 81 Perches of Land.

which lies between Il lot known Mount Sinnut ana
the land ui Eupch Moves. conveyed 10 the
John j. iI-ckert 10y Henry W. cher executor, by
t~c dtct March TIA. 1871. ant recorded Itcr D.
No. !, folio 3i9 &c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09
n THE HOU Sc.

AS is usual upon the opening of a session
of Congress, the House of Representatives
is the objective point, consequently the
crowd was very large. While the humber
Of visitors was not as great as at the open
ing of the Forty fourth Congress, last SEES
sion, the galleries were still uncomfortable
filled, while the doorways were thronged
with large number of anxious faces.
Failing to get seat on the inside, / con
tented myself as best | could 10y peering
over the shoulders of those in front of me.
Ga the floor there was the usual scene of
hustle aud confusion and the buZZing noise
of conversation was heard everywhere.
Members who had been reelected To the
Forty fifth Congress congratulated each
other heartily, while those who had failed
to win We're condoled with. Radical Re
publcans and equally radical Democrats
grasped each other by the hand, and one
would have supposed that the bitterness of
political warfare was forgotten, but that
hope was dspelled later in the session by
the action of the majority. Billy"
McMullen-1 beg pardon, l should have
said
"sAM RANDALL"
the new Speaker, occupied the chair, while
"Sammy' Cox was to be seen bobbing
around like an infatuated flea. Holman,
1.-The ohjector,' was standing on end de-
liVering himself of objections. The con-
fusion was SO great, however, that his re-
marks were inaudible; but was informed
by by-stander that he was objecting to
his late defeat 1t was an evil day for the
Democracy in the House, and the country
will be startled at the Inconsistency of the
Democratic record there to-day. Colorado
had the door slammed in her face for lack
of official information. The trouble is that
Colorado voted for Hayes and Wheeler,
and the II ,use did not want to be informed
of the fact. The people will note this fact.
| will not gossip further this week, as
there is nothing TO say. | have goss,ped
now about things | don't know anything
about, but that shows brain; any fool can
talk OF what he knows, but 1t takes brain
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But little excitement or interest appeared
to be manifested in this hall, and Senators
and their friends came in slowly. The gal
lerieS were slowly filled. and up to 11.30
o'clock there were many vacant seats
Before assembling, Senators and others on
the floor were huddled together here and
there in knots discussing national affairs
and now and then hearty laugh would
resound through the chamber that bespoke
a Senatorial joke or a langhable Incident
of some kind. Everybody seemed to be III
the best of spirits, and perfect good feeling
prevailed. When the clock hands denoted
the hour of noon. there was an air of ex
pectancy among the spectators who by this
time had completely filled the galleries,
and all eyes TUNED towards the clock.
CORRESPONDENTS AND REPORTERS
sharpened their pencils and wits. pricked
their ears and bent forward eagerly, while
artists for several pic torial journals hung
busily over their work, sketchIng the scene.
Suddenly there was Il pause, the gavel fell
upon the Presidents desk aud prayer was
offered by the Senate chaplain. The prayer
was ierveut and lengthy, and an appeal for
stability throughout the land. Vice Presi-
dent Ferry then announced that the Senate
was open. Credentials were received ana
read of Senators of Colorado, also of Price
of West Virginia. These gentlemen, with
Senator Blaine of Maine, then advanced
and the oath of office was administered.
The Colorado Senators being assigned seats
they were placed one on either side OF
Senator Blaine. 4 committee of two was
appointed TO wait upon President Grant to
inform him of the reorganization of the
Senate. The Clerk was instructed to cou-
vey like information to the House, after
which a recess was taken.
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7 Acres and S Square PGrChGS Of Land.

more or less: being the real estate which va.
conveyed To John j. ockart by deed dated October lst
1879. and recorded in iia,r u. s. No l. folio loo g.
an! hy patent from the state of Maryland, d,!"i ia,
uarE 10Th, ls12 The Columbia and Port Deposit Raj
road has right of way through this parcel.
Ne. a-Cnmsiste Of Ilal nArt of " LncLH M.ta.e CON.
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Household and Kitchen Furniture

Also. Sailed Pork by tnr pound: barrels of Enr-tr
Hay 10y the ton. j. acres uf Wheat seeded!
TERNS.-Thr terms prescribed by the Court All
sums of go and IN Ter cash: so. credit
If Nine months: the purchaser giving his Note. with
approved rudn.>rr. prythr At III" National Bank IF
Ekin". without interest if paid maturity. # not.
interest from du". TIID>. T.. JONES. Aim lsirator.
pcs lN.6-2w T. VI RilE. Auct
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more or los. "t iud- nearly all %; which i red by
The wnol" tract rG!"I iirrklrt's Delight va>
granted t. III" Lat" John !. Iir,ktrt iy The STATE #
Maryland. hy patent dated February Srh. 80, and
recorded in Lihrr ". Ii. L., M. = folio ~
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TRACT OF LAND,
So ACRES, | Rood and 81 PercheS.
81 ACRES IND p Giles
TWO SMALL PARCELS OF LAND,

called Wild Cat Lot' and 'Adit0a to UTif Cat
LYi, and wing the rast side of the SU>uuchaunt
III tn" Eighth Election District of Cecil count,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09
REAL ESTATE,

OIL Of trnon~ Nr"u Iourl. kt,n. Md hefor, the
day f sale.
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NOR, or les. i Wa conveyed the late John J.
iltckhrt by oh" SOFT. 'rt-t-r Icy deed dated Nuvcm-
Ter 9TH N'". and recorded in Libcr ". II. X. No :,
folio 6Ol. &c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-09
: ACRES. , ROOds and 6 PercheS,

more or less, of au, nearly all of which covered by
The whole tract ctIlrl North Addition ifcrkari's
Delight granted to Tia" late John j IrckIrt hy
III" State of Mrylan iv pat mt lat" Jane iIth las
AMI recorded IN Liher W II. H.. "" = fol, il. Sc.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
,D.&P.COATS

have been awarded a Medal and Diploma
ut the Cent onnIal Exposition and COM
mended by the Judges for
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-07-18
NEVADA ITEMS.

n.... n, puo.o pira, v.II.y vhn
u,rsn IL - 49,, go ,n,or,n
.hns 49,, H. Pm ,h.; H. ahoshonss
.ne eui.S,o ,nV ,hinm.a a., hs"nnh can.
aie'aP.a oenl .nS ,S., = I.,ae nrm.
,as , " Win Ini;"ns r.ng,n" t1om e,shtssn "a
,Iir,. rasr. ~ ssa hsS. lied J9ring ths
past I'VE years. The mortality is not
Attributable 10 whisky, but TO the immor-
ality Of the sauaws and the adoption Of
other Of the habits and customs OF civil
%iza'ion by the Indians.
Belle Neil, n woman Of easy virtue. went
ON the evening 81 the llih 10 the Chinese
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-07-18

The following is the fun text Of this
new measure which has now passed both
Houses Of Congress AMI has gone to the
President for his signature:
srcIIoS l. That the Secretary IL the
Treasury. under such limits and regula-
tons a. will hest secure the Just and fair
distribution of the same through the conn-
Try, may issue the silver coin nj any time
in the Treasury 10 an amount not exceed
ing SO, 900, OOD. ia exchange for a like
amount of legal tender notes, and the
notes M received in exchange shall lie Kept
~ a special fund separated and apart from
all other moue in the Treasury, and he
issued only upon the retirement and des-
iruction 81 a like sum ~ fractional cur
rency received at the Treasury In payment
~ dues 10 the United States (; aud said
fractional currency, when substituted,
hall De- destroyed aud held as q part OF
the sinking Fund. As provided In the Act
approved April II, isIG.
SIC. 2. A trade dollar shall not horcaf-
ter Ia a legal tender. and the Secretary of
the Treasury Is hereby authorized To limit
from time Ia time the coinage thereof 10
such an amount ~ h. may deem sufficient
10 meet III. export demand for the anne
Src. o. IN addition To the amount 81
subsidiary silver coin authorized by law IA
ls issued for the redemption 81 fractional
currency. IL shall b. the law 10 manufac-
,ure at the silver minis aud issue through
the Treasury aud its several officers such
coin to III amount that, including the
amount Il subsidiary silver coin and Of
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-07-18
CALIFORNIA ITEMS.

The Sacramento Record Unios OF yester-
day says: THE peace citizens OF washing.
TON appear 10 BE- shamefully careless OF
their own interests in allowing full grown
men. As well rs boys. TO indulge In SWIM
min In the river lust below tho western
end 81 The Sacramento aud Yolo bridge, In
broad daylight, while ladies and children.
TO say nothing Of men n trains with pas
scngers. are crossing the bridge 30 ITO
quently. II there Is no ordinance IN 700
county upon which the prosecutions ior
exposure OF person can he made u Is high
time the Supervisors passed one.
Harvesting. says the Petaluma Argus. Is
well advanced In this vicinity, some OF the
farmers having already finished. A less
area IA cut for grain than usual, there
Icing A much greater amount OF hay, pota-
toes and corn than In former years.
Threading will commence In q few days.
and new wheat will probably he received
in town next week. The yield of grain
per acre will be fully up to tho average
aud the quality good.
The headings In the San Fernando tnn-
mel. on the line Of the Southern racine
Railroad, between San Francisco M Los
Angeles, were cut through Friday night at
10 o'clock. This tunnel Ia O,9C6 feet long,
and Is the greatest work ever undertaken
ON the Pacific coast. being lined through.
ont. The rock has been softand difficult TO
manage. veins Of water percolating through
the rock largely increasing the expense OF
the work.
The contract for laying the track on the
Cali and lone Railroad has been awarded
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-07-18
The Stock Depression.

The san Francisco Aha Of yesterday
gives The following remarks on the present
stock and mining situation I;
No other reason can be assigned for this
remarkable aud unreasonable depression
in shares than the CONCENTRATION u capital.
and . union % the heaviest operators for
The purpose 10 force upon the market
those shares u the Bonsnxas and other
stocks which were bypoihccaicd or being
carried upon margins. The course Of the
market indicates a strong unanimity OF
action among those who are known tn pos
yeas the power to make the market go as
they choose. The daily depreciations for
the week show there were no opposing ele-
mcnts in the field, aud while slight fanlts
were made to disguise actions, the end
sought was accomplished with hirdly .
show Of opposition.
Much % the misery and lapscs Of last
week can h. traced directly to the cupidity
and dishonesty of many stock brokers.
Very fcT " them made any effort 10 stand
in the gap and eldeayor 10 stay the ruin
that threatened their clients. but instead.
assisted the havoc by selling ont their Gus
toners, When. " . timely notice had been
sent. the stQcks could have been saved,
In another manner they injured, by the
loaning of the shares in their hands be
longing 10 their customers. This Is q
matter II daily eccnrrenee between most
VI the brokers Of the various boards, and
is, in the main, wrong, As u assists In de
pressing those securities which the Gus
iomer honestly believes 10 be Of 0 certain
value, which value he expects the broker
to assist in maintaining by compelling
those Yho have sold short 10 buy and
. an ii,.,sad VI being able TO rely upon
,be knowledge tina, .is same can be Dor
roved for the occasion.
1T is probable that q better market will
exist this week. - aboni all the damage
that eau h. done has been accomplished
There are loIe left TO ruin; there Is no
marginal stock 10 20 before the Boards;
Ill and everything has been captured. and
the mines are showing fully as we'll as they
Vere three months since"