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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
TOmmie Rudolph,

Our Heavenly Father, in his great and
ever incomprehensible wisdom, has seen
fit to take from onr midst an esteemed
fellow creature, TOmmie Rudolph. Pos
sessed of a bright, intelligent mind, a kind
and lovable disposition, and a quiet, i'm
pressive manner, he won the love and
esteem of all who knew him. IL was i'm
possible to look into the quiet depth of
those dark brown eyes, nay it was utterly
impossible to gaze upon that calm, pas
siOnless face. and not read perfect purity of
heart, and great nobleness of soul.
Throughout a long, painful illness he
was ever the same kind, gentle friend and
companion he bore his sufterings without
a murmUr, and with a patient forhearance
and meek fortitude seldom equaled. How
strange It seems that one so young, so gen.
erous, so noble, so true should be snatched
away by that relentless foe-Death! But
he possessed to many of those rare, angelic
attributes to have been intended longer for
this "vale of tears ;" and, at a divine sum-
MONS he babe adieu to earthly trials, and
now joins in the anthems of praise sung
around the great white throne. Well may
we-mourn his loss, and deeply do we SYM
pathize with his bereaved parents and sor-
rowing sisters. But let them remember
that their loss is his gain, and let them
think of him as resting sweetly in bright
home, where he will watch and wait for
them at 1.-THE pearly gates" and where
Hearts from which Z was death to sever,
Eyes this world can ne'er restore,
There, as warm, as bright as ever,
Shall meet us and be lost no more"
Feb. 10, 1877. r.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Death of VIM. L. Allen.

Another link that binds us to the
mast is broken. Yes, sad thought, the
old who have directed and controlled
so long the affairs of men, in greater
or lesser positions, pass away. Mr..
Allen better known as uncle Billy,
died in this county on the 10Th inst.
He was extensively knowG-noted for
his HberaIity, his house was ever the
home of friend and stranger. Active
and bold, he was of necessity leader
in his neighborhood. He was mem
ofthe Cumberland Presbyterian church
and a true christian. We can hardly
term his leaving, death, at the Advanced
age of eighty-four years, without pain
he slept, the sleep that knows no awak-
ing. So far as memory serves US, he
was our third Oldest citizen in the
county. two others surviving him.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
COLLEGE SPEAKING.

1t is an institution in our College for
the Junior class to ventilate their ora
torial faculties on the 22nd of Febru-
AIRY. Those who did so on Thursday
night were certainly not below, and
several of them decidedly above the
average of such perfOrmances-but
they must excuse our specifying as
they kept US quite late on Thursday
night, and Friday morning (Our pub
fishing time) is very busy time. TAX
ing matter and manner together we are
disposed to assign the palm to Mr.. Cox,
whose subject was the dangers which
threaten America. Our only differ
ence with him is that the dangers he
speaks of are much more nearly i'm
minent than he seems to think. Our
old friend Charlie Ivie made a good
speech too and delivered it beautifully,
but was we think most unfortunate in
his choice of title, Man is pendu-
Ium betwixt a smile and tear" One
would have anticipated from such a
title some very feeble sentimentality,
whereas, the speech was an eloquent
description of national vicissitudes by
which nations fall from the heights OF
prosperity to the lowest depths OF
degradation and suffering.
\ word for JAS. E. Bailey Jr
James takes after his father in this re-
spect that his speaking is rather re-
/ markable for sound sense than for the
( tricks and arti fees of oratory.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
KNIGHTS of PYthiaS.

In last week issue we received too
late to give it proper space the action
of the Grand Lodge of the knights of
Pythias at its meeting at Nashville on
the 18th inst, only inserting a list of
officers. We are proud to note that
our city was signally complimented by
the selection of B. H. Owen as Grand
Chancellor, and w. J. Mccormack
Grand Prelate, the first and third
highest Office in the gift of the lodge.
Rev. Bryce Thompson, who has for
several years filled the responsible of
fee of Grand Keeper of Records and
Seal with much ability, has again been
elected. Among the many good meas
ures passed by the Grand Lodge the
new feature of a "Mortuary Benefit
Association was introduced and ad-
opted. As a plan of insurance we
state upon the authority of one who
was instrumental in its passage, that
its provisions and requirements meet
his hearty approval. Strictly confined
to the order, it is nevertheless not OBJ
ligatory on the members to join the
association but they can do so by the
payment of the initiation fee; to wit :
for those between q and 80 years of
age, 81 10; between 30 and 40, 81 30,
and from 40 to 55, 81 60. This assess
ment is based upon the authentic mer-
tality reports recognized able insur-
ance actuarys. Should death occur
then the beneficiary receives a sum
total equal to 81 90 per capita Of the
association. Then follows a new as
sessment upon the same basis as at in
itiation. thus securing the unfortunate
brother who may follow, but should
there arise fund from the excess
above 81 90 sufficient to cover contin-
gent account and new assessment, then
the latter is obviated. The Grand
Lodge in its judgment, though not ig-
noring the universal brotherhood Of
all knights, has excluded other lodges
outside of the State from participating
in this association, adding its recOgni,
ton to the important fact that Ten
nessee with her mountains and green
valleys is the home of health, and for
this reason this future of the order
becomes wholly a State institution.
The Grand Lodge reduced its ex-
penses by cutting down milage and the
per diem of its members. This new
departure will add greatly to the many
benefits of the order, and We recon-
mend it's candid examination by all
the members.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
The "Nilling Workers" Society OF
Young Ladies Of the First
Baptist Church.

Never before was there a time so
prolific in delightful entertainments
for the benefit of various charities in
our midst. The large parlors of Mrs.
Yates were kindly placed at the dis
posal of the members of the Willing
Workers Society for such purpose.
They gave a candy-stew and valentine
party. The rooms above were used
by the young people for prOmenading,
and for a quiet chat about those things
that mo fellow (unless personally ex-
perienced) can ind out. The admis-
sion at the door was twenty-five cents,
and they also had a good many fancy
articles for sale, which their willing
little hands had made. They cleared
between thirty and forty dollars, to be
added to the fund they already have on
hand for the purpose of purchasing a
large pipe organ for the use of their
church. Success to you, young ladies,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
MARRIED..

STANDARDIZATION the res
idence of the brides father in this coun-
ty, on the ed inst, by Rev. 1. b. Walton,
Mr.. JOHN NJ. SANDERLIN, of Memphis, to
Miss FANNIE HUMPHREYS. Nashville
and Memphis papers please copy.
The happy couple stopped over at the
Franklin House awaiting the south bound
train. They, like all sensible young mar
ried folks, commenced life in earnest by
subscribing for the CHRONICLE. Thanks,
May you and your fair one enjoy mutually
all of life's pleasure.
NORRIS STATH Anal Lynchburg, Va.
on the 2lst inst, Mr.. r. PAGE w. NORRIS
and Miss LIZZIE STATHAM.
A year since Miss Statham visited The
family of our townsman, s. F. Beaumont,
and during her short stay won many
friends, who wish her future may be bright
and her fondest hopes long cherished
happy realities.
EEL-SAUNDERS-Feb 18th, by Rev
Lewis Lowe, Mr.. JAMES STEEL, of Cum
berland City, and Miss SUSAN SAUNDERS
of this county.
HUTCHIESON-BRI GHT-February l4th
1877, at Shady Grove Church, by j. w
Watson, Esq, Mr.. r. A. HUTCHINsOS
and Miss NILEY N. BRIGHT, all of thii
county.
EY-HEwLITT-Near "Pondy-
Woods Meeting House, by ]. NJ. Bryan
Esq, Mr.. ]. w. BRADLEY to Miss FANNIE
HEWITT.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Old Things Becoming New.

Feb. II, 1877-2W
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
The Oliver Chilled Plow.

Fox & Smith, Sole Agents for Mont
gomery county, have sold a large num-
Der of these Flows, and in every
instance they have proven to be the
best Plow in the world. Farmers
would do well to go and buy them for
their Spring ploughing. Prices re-
duced. This firm also sell the Avery
and GAINESVILLE Steel and Cast Plows
and Points. jan27-tf
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Gentlemen of GAINESVILLE.

/ will be in your town about March
LIST with full line of samples; will be
pleased to have your orders for dress
or business suits or spring overcoats.
We warrant perfect fit and good styles,
also prices 10 to % per cent. cheaper
than Cincinnati or Louisville houses.
VIM. P. SCOTT,
For F. Fischer, Merchant Tailor.
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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Franklin Hall. March 9Th and 9Th.

l will sell at auction at Franklin
Hall, March 9Th and 9th, to the ladies,
the balance of the stock Of Harrison
& Son, which comprises a great many
articles, both winter and summer, that
may be useful to you. These goods
will be sold without reserve; and on
the 9TH of March will sell to the gen.
tlemen all the fixtures and such other
goods as we may have left belonging
to their line. Now l mean business,
and am determined to sell, for this
must and shall be my last effort to
close out this stock of goods. So b
invite one and all, and you will no
doubt get bargain in something.
Respectfully.
feb24-2t f. V. HARRISON.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
New Lodge Of Odd Fellows.

The Grand Master and Sub-Com-
mittee of Management of the Grand
United Order of Odd Fellows (colored)
have granted to Mt. Vernon Lodge
No. 1,644, q. U. D. ofO. F., dispen-
sation to open lodge at Paris, Tenn.
to be known as Spring Branch Lodge
No. 1892. The following P. N. F.'s
were appointed to organize the said
new lodge: John d. Bailey, A. W.
Firse and r. K. Wilcox. How much
better are such organizations for be-
nevolent purposes than the wranglings
of politics.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
OBITUARY.
Writ ZOlieSffer Rice.

There are many friends here of Hon. Jas
E. Rice, of Montgomery, both of his old
comrades in arms and associates in civil
life, who will learn with tender sympathy
of his recent sad bereavement in the recent
loss of his son, Writ Zolicoffer Rice. He
was born at Dover. Feb. 2, 1855. In 1871 he
was baptized and connected himself with
the Christian church ct GAINESVILLE, be-
coming q faithful and exemplary member.
In 1874 he graduated with honorable dis
tinction and received his diploma frem
the Southwestern Presbyterian University,
and began the study of law with Hon. Jas
E. Bailey. His law studies, in which he
gave great promise of future distinction,
were interrupted by frequent hemorhages,
and from this time on his life was heroic
struggle with the destroyer, seeking health
in every cline, and at the same time labor
ing for self-improvement, in a manner
which showed how well he could have used
his life had it been spared. After a few
months spent IN California, and a winter
in Florida, he went to San Antonio,
Texas in pursuit of health, and from where
he was brought home, weak and enact
ated, and fingered only a week at home
among friends before sinking to his rest
ana yleIulIl5 up the spirit IIldL cIldlSu the
too frail body. He was brave and manly,
with a heroic endurance of suffering, and
yet gentle and patient. For his friends,
for those who looked with pride to see him
fulfil the promise his talents gave, he
struggled for life as something he had no
right to yield without a manly struggle to
preserve it and use the gifts with which he
was so high endowed, but he had no fear
of death and faced its terrors as affording
promise of sweet rest beyond. He had
keen sense of honor, ability of a high
order, with the graces of oratory and Gull
ture beyond his years. Tenderest sympa-
thies are due the grief-stricken parents
who bow before dispensation which has
bereft them of one so well fitted to be the
stay of declining years, so well fitted to be
at once their joy and pride, and to win
honor and renOwn. Untimely death sell
dom removes one who Will be SO mourned
and missed in his circle and by all who
knew him, for he had the respect and
homer of all. A FRIEND.
Nashville, Tenn. Feb. IL, 1877.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

As for competition in old things, we
have NONE, and as for modern style,
which is always made out of shoddy
leather and paper. we have little
competition. Call, friends, and see
the difference. New Hames-we
have good variety at low prices, but
no old, WORKOUT army names at any
price. E. r. GLAssCOCK.
Feb. II, Tiff
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Roses.

The Dingee & Conard Co. make a
speciality of Roses. Many ladies in
this city and county have tried them
and find them true to name and dis
cription. Twelve fine we'll rooted
Roses of your own selection for 81 90,
delivered. Orders left with j. NJ.
RICE, accompanied with the cash, will
receive prompt attention. 1w
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Something New.

We, the undersigned, have been APP
pointed sole agents in Montgomery
county for the sale of the celebrated
Webster's New Amalgam Pen. They
are now in use by all the banks and
county offices in GAINESVILLE. The
pens are warranted strictly non-corro.
sive in all kinds of ink. Price 50 sc
per gross. Samples gratis. Call at
TURNKEY & ELDERS.
Feb, II. 1S77-2R,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

MR. J. NJ. RICE our popular dry
goods merchant with an eye to the
beautiful in nature as weilas art, gives
his leisure to the cultivation Of flowers,
and with energy, and taste in the past
two years he can now Introduce his
friends, to 4 garden, whose roses, full
blown and beautiful flowers, whilst en-
chanting the eye, will all the better as
sist the ear in attentiyely listening to
one of Mr.. RS best little jokes. We
noticed ia his store beautiful variega-
ted Camelia Japonica which mods and
bends as though in It's own trOpic
cline. Long may you and your flowers
ygavN
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Wells and BRADLEY.

IF you desire Picture Frame fol-
either of the above named gentlemen
please remember that you can be sup
piled at our house. We also have q
large stock Of Mouldings of various
styles and patterns, and are prepared
to furnish Picture Frames of almost
any size wanted.
JNo. 4. CoUTs & Son.
Feb. "A, 1877, 3-m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Whitewater Wagons.

These celebrated Wagons are kept
for sale by Fox 4 Smith, who are now
selling them so cheap that any man
can afford to buy a new Wagon. They
are fully warranted, and are second to
no Wagon brought to this market.
jan27-tf
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FOR RENT Or SALE.

The Mckinney House and Lot, sit
uated near the College several acres
of ground, good fruit trees, strawberry
beds, and other kinds of fruit. Terms
liberal. Apply to
SAM. JOHNSON,
Real Estate Agent, Franklin Bank
GAINESVILLE, Tenn. Feb. 4, '77-4w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

MEssRs. +. V. HARRISON, and L.
Ii. Hyman propose giving free enter
tainment, at Franklin Hall on the 9Th
9Th and 9Th of March. Mr.. Hyman
IS too we'll known to the public as a
noted lecturer, to receive any common
dation at our hands i. V. H. is
killing in his side splitting farces, and
specialities; such as, notions, dry goods,
etc. The ladies are cordially invited.
See specia! notice.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
CIaTksriIIe Tobacco Market,
OFFICE OF THE CHRONICLE.
or ARZzyrII Feb "a Ix-7

The cool dry weather has checked
the sampling of old tobacco, and our
sales are therefore lighter this week
amounting to about 100 hogsheads, a
very full proportion of which were OF
new crop, mainly composed of common
and medium stemming grades in soft
order, which met a good market
through prices for such are still rather
below the prices which are paid for
crop loose. There are still good orders
in the morket for old tobacco, which
seems to be commanding better prices
here, than in other markets, as shown
by recent tests. We quote,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

WE call attention to the special
notice of Mr.. r. f. McCulloch, who
desires employment We regard Mr..
NJ. as one of the best book keepers in
this city, and we hope he may succeed
in getting a situation as such. He how
ever is an excellent salesman and any
business house would do we'll to secure
his services.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

THE different temperance organiza-
tions in Nashville have petitioned the
various ministers of that city, to preach
a sermon tomorrow, on the subject of
Temperance. We do not think it
would be out of place for our minis
tiers to do the same thing at no distant
day, and should they consent, we will
take pleasure in making the announce
ment.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
POstpOnement of the Collection of
Taxes.


A bill has passed the Legislature
postponing tax collections for 1876,
until October 20 1877, and municipal
tax collections until April l, 1877. It
now requires only the signature of
the Governor to be of full force. We
are of opinion that this postponement
will do more harm than good, and we
advise every one who has not paid his
taxes, to do so as soon as he can
Those who wait till October will find
that it will be harder for him to raise
money then than at the present time.
So go and pay up regardless of the
relief measure.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Central Warehouse.

KENDRICK, HAMBAUGH & Co., of the
Central Tobacco Warehouse, sold for the
week ending Feb. 22d, % hhds. as follows:
10 hhds. common to good Leaf (old) SI4 90
10 50, 10 90, 10 25, 10 90, 8 70, 8 50, %, 90
Z 75.
5 hhds. Tugs (oId) S. 80. 6 80, %, s 10, 6 90.
hhds. mixed leaf, Tugs and prImings
10 70, z 90, 80.
II hhds. trashy Tugs new So 80, 5 90. 80
so, 60, 40, 90, 95, 40, 3 3d., 10.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Why Don't You

Use the Fire Proof Coal Oil? It has
no offensive smell, lasts longer, does
not break or smoke the lamp chimneys
gives better light and is much safer
than common coal oil.
For sale by OWEN & MOORE.
ian2O 1877 If
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Wall Paper and Window Shades.

Our stock of Wall Paper is large
and well-assorted, and before the in
auguration of II. and w. we will be in
receipt of our Spring Stock of Window
Shades, embracing many new and
beautiful styles.
JNo. F. CoUTs & Son.
Feb. "A, 1877, 3-m.
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Now.

Any man or any set Of men who
cannot sell goods for less than cost is
doing but little to benefit the public
at time like the present. Therefore,
all who are in need of Clothing, etc.,
are invited to try
PITMAN & LEWIS.
Feb. 17-tf.
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EIephant Warehouse.

TURNKEY, ELY & KENNEDY, of the Ele-
plant Warehouse, sold for the week ond-
ing Feb. q. "a Hhds. as follows:
u hhds. medium leaf (old) at $40 so, 10 sc
10 So 10 SO, 10 so, 10 90 10 So 10 so 10 60 10 Sc
10 90, 10 Oh.
hhds. medium leaf new So 95, s 40, s So
ii hhds. common and low leaf new 81 81
80.
hhds. new Tugs IS 95, 25, 4 95, A 80, A lC
4 70, 4 70 90.
All of our new leaf and Tugs were very
soft in order, tied in large bundles, and 1T
for stemmers only.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

CAPT. JAMES HOBBs-Camanche
Jim, a half Shawnee Indian, will lee
ture at the Court House tonight (Sat-
urday). The Dover Record speaks
favorably of the lecture he delivered
in that place last week. Give Canaan
che jim a good audience. Admission
10 and % cents.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

THE special term of the County
Court called for last Tuesday, to con-
slider a compromise of the railroad
suit, met and after some discussion, a
committee was appointed to investigate
the matter, and the court will meet
again to-day to take some action in the
matter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

A FINE lot of Spring work includ-
ing Buggies, Spring Wagons, just re-
ceiyed and for sale low down by T. P.
Burke.
Sept. 30-75-tf.
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Manted,r-EmnlOYment.

Am willing to do any kind of work
on reasonable terms. Address through
Post Office, r. E. MCCULLoCH.
Feb. q, 1677-2w
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CLOTHO.
Written FOR ne c1roaic,e


Hl'itten for The Cqtroaicle
ksirer than day..
Lay the waxen sleeper, the baby pet,
The tender treasure who never yet
Felt the glad heart touched BY one regret,
In its sunny May.
Flora Is dead,
The azure eyes are closed from LIES tears,
The fragile hands free, from the labor of
years,
The soul TO be awed nevermore by fears,
From fates tread.
Silent she lays,
On a marble couch. in pallid grace,
Pink. pouting lips and angel face,
Half shadowed by the costly case
From curious gaze.
IT'S sad. and oh!
Just yester night, the eyes so blue
We're starry and bright, in liquid hue,
And life in infant vision grew
Remote from woe.
ButClotho came
And touched the young heart, with silence
her seal
Divinely she clothed il, in love to reveal,
The mystic music, the perpetual veal,
That shadows fame.
The waxen hands,
Now softly folded, DER roses rare,
As If dumbly cIasped in a baby prayer,
Are better thus, than spared to wear
False, golden bands.
The laughing eyes,
Had better close in lifes sweet dawn,
Than live to learn the servile fawn
And teach some heart, grim bitter scorn,
OF truths disguise.
And yet to-day,
TITS sad in meekness to bend down,
And kiss for the last the glittering crown,
or golden curls just tinged with brown,
And own, "Thy way
A bitter grief,
To bury away in the hearts deep shade,
Where in memory only il cannot fade,
a iittle'mound in dim lone glade,
And a withered wreath.
-HIIDA.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

THE Grand Central Hotel, New
York, noted for its profuse and elabo-
rate decorations and elegant table, now
offers the same accommodations at a
reduction from 800 to s2.5Oand $500
peT dav.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Wanted---COrn.

5000 barrels of White Corn, for
which 1 will pay the highest market
price in cash on delivery.
L. r. WILLIS, Agent,
ianG-3m at Office of 7. P. Burke.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
Why Is 1t

that you suffer with Corns, when 30
cents will buy remedy guaranteed to
cure? Remember, no cure no pay.
For sale by
mch 25-tf. OWEN d MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
The following are the prices paid here al
this date for country produce.
HIDE MARKET.

For the benefit of my friends in the
country | will publish weekly in the
GAINESVILLE papers a price-list of the
various articles in which l deal, con-
sisting of hides, skins, etc, for which
| will pay cash on delivery.
s. OPPENHEINER,