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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
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Non PRESIDENT Notice.

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby county.
tennessee City of Memphis VS.. Harrison
TT APPEARING FROM THE SHRRIFFS
y return in this cause that the defendant,
Harrison Rutland, Is not to be found in his
county; 1t is therefore ordered that he make
ms appearance herein, at the court house in
the city Of Memphis, Tenn. on or before the
first Monday in October, 1877, and plead.
answer " demur to complainant's bill. or the
same VIII be taken for confessed as to him
and set for hearing ex Darte, and that n eopv
OF this order be published once a week, for
Tour successive weeks, in tho Public Ledger.
This 18th DAY OF august, 1877.
A c~opy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, C. and NJ.
By EB MOnENRY, d G and M,
oP Walker and } w Hampton. Solicitors
for Complainant. i57.5.iI.iT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
A Nuisance That shuuId bo Aha,.

wv We
The vulgar and protane language in
dulged in by hack drivers on the corner
of Main aud South Court streets, at the
Court Square fence, calls for the atten-
ton Of tie police, Ithas gone unnoticed
too long already, Nc mat or woman
can pass without bearing most offensive
language at this crossing. II necessary
the hack stand should b. broken up and
removed to some less freQuenied locality
Such a nuisance 10 the vicinity of Court
Square, which is 'requented BY ladies
and children, should not be permitted to
exist. Will the police walks up2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
IEl5.
Non Resident Notice.

In the Chancory Court Of Shelby county, Ten
neSsee-City Of Memphis VS.. Aston Tor Aus
TTAPPEARING FROM THE sHERIPP,s
L return in this cause that the defendant
Alston Tor AUSTIN NJ Bull, is not 10 be- found
in HE county; it is therefore ordered that he
make his appearance herein, at the court
before the first Monday in October, isT7' and
Plead. answer or dcmur TO complainant Bill.
or the same will be taken for confessed AS IN
him and set for hearing OK parte, and that a
copy OF this order he published once a week.
Tor four successive weeks. in the Publis
Ledger.
This 10Th day of August. 1877.
A c~opy-Attest,
,kp&UND A. COLE. c. and M.
~ u. Il. MCHENRY. ID. @ and M.
SP Walker and w Hampton, Solicitors
for complainant. iS7bIig'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
LEoAL.
N0n-R Resident Notice.

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby county.
Brooks.
TT APPEARING FROM THE sHERIFFS
J. return in this cause that the defendant, X.
II. Brooks. is not to be found in his county ;
it is therefore ordered that he make bis an.
p!earance herein, at the court house In the
city Of Memphis, Tenn, on or before the 6rst
Monday in October, 1877, and plead, answer
or demur TO co~mplainant's bill, or the same
vii be taken for confessed as to him and set
Tor nearing ex parte, and that q COPY of this
order be published once a week, for four sue.
cessiye weeks, in the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of August, 1877.
A copy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, @. and M.
By T.: j. MolIEYRY. d. @ andM.
81 Walker and J W Hampton, Solicitors
for Complainant. i57-5-11-17
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
HIghMnr Rohhern Nnhheh.

AT noon to-day officers Kuhnholst and
Malloney were at Court Square at the
drinking'fountain, when a white mai
informed them that two negroes who
were then in sight, at the Square, had
robbed a market wagner in the suburbs
Of the city. The negroes came along
and were laughing. Officers K~uhnholst
aud Malloney arrested the negroes; one
Of them attempted to draw o pistol, but
%as prevented from so doing by the
Ulcers, When taken 10 The station-house
a derringer was found ia the back pocket
Of the negro. Their names ore Henry
Jones aud Wiley Burns They were
committed to Jail by Justice Egnew in
default Of bonds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
Recorders Court.

This forenoon Recorder Egnew dis.
posed of n short docket in the following
style: William Malady, William Walker,
George Moore, William Ntl1on, sleeping
out, discharged from custody G. J.
Pillow, m%isdemeauor, case continued;
Ii. A. Thellnbn, misdemeanor, case
continued.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
LlS5S.
Nom PRESIDENT Notice.

In the Chancsry Court Of Shelby county, Tan
nessee-Uity Of Memphis VS.. Brainard \.
TT APPEARING FROM THE suRRrPF,s
i return In this cause thai the def.nd,.o
Brainard s, Highly is not TO be found In nj.
county; tits therefore ordered that. he mali
his appearance herein, az The court house En-
the city Of Memphis. Tenn, on or before ~
hrst Monday Ia October, 1877. and plead. an
sNer or qtmur 70 complainant's bill, or the
and set tor hearing ex parte, and that y sann
OF THIS order DO published once A weak }or
Tour successive weeks. IN tho Public Lnigrr
This th day Of August, !ss71.
A cory Attest
.hpMOND A. COLE, o. and Al
BY \. b McilKSRY, b. Q. andM.
SP Walker aud j w HAMPTON. golioltor
for complainant, Tbnl1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
BROWN
NOTICE

HAVE BEEN EEJOINED BY TIE UNI.
i ted States District Court from receiving
anything for the Brown mandamus, save law
full money of the United States. Thave row
to urge the payment of that tax and all Others
due the city. The time is short and | must
have my books in a condition for settlement.
There are some names on my books marked
y Pavement SCRIP rendered." To such 1 will
say, if payment is made in cash by the 10th of
September they can save 4 per cent. cost.
j. j. RAWLINGS. County Trustee.
Memphis. August j, 1871. 1873 1855
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
The Facls bal a Nut Shell.

Having a desire to build up a stove
lrade, and believing no way better than
with the best, 1 visited St. Louis, Gin.
%cinnati, Washington, the Centennial Elk.
position at Philadelphia, New York city
and Chicago, and in my own judgment l
secured the agency for the best The
ALLIGATOR is the best stove in the coun-
try. This is an assertion which all prac-
teal men will sustain me in; also
those 10 whOm / haze sold them, Since
taking the agency for the ALLIGATOR
stoves | have been selling them at %
per cent. below the market price. This
[ viii continue until ! get them we'll in,
troduced. The public is invited to call
and see them. If you want a stove and
are not posted bring some friend with
you who is. Respectfully,
JOHN B. FORD,
1853 pa Main, and 1913 Poplar st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
CnmpiaInt.
To the Editor Of the Ledger.

TO tbe Euitor OF The Ledger,I
Will some one explain the necessity
Of raising Vance street, between Front
and Main2 1t was better before this last
work commenced on It than a great many
other streets that I'm sure our city is in
no fix to level up, and in much better fix
than ii will be for some time to come.
after putting all of this loose dirt ON it
Is there no way by which we can top
this unnecessary work. Don't all speak
at once. SIXTH WARD
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30

offered at the trial was very oontradlc.
tory and conflicting, each party endeavor'
ing to throw the blame on the other.
Barney Hughes can no longer enjoy
the luxury Of swinging on his own gate,
some base thief having stolen that out
work last Tuesday night. Col. Hughes
offers a reward OF Eve hundred dollars
for the hanging Of the thief and the re-
hanging of the gate-hslf the gate money
to go to the informer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
In the Golden Age Of sirIhood

""H""" "eV Ut NIIHHUUW
preserve the beauty Of the teeth with
SOz0D0NT, and t1en, when the hair is
sllvered and the eyes dimmed with years,
ne mouth will still reveal two glittering
rows Of unsullied ivory. cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30

In the LEDGER job office can be foun,
competent, Skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display of any job 81 printing. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
FoR an Alligator cook stove or house
furnishing goods 90 to
HAT JOHN B. FoRD's, 1913 Poplar st.
HUW'S THIS!
10 Cent Cirars for 8 Gems

40 Cent Cigars for 8 Cents.
THIS IS an indisputable fact. that
GTeenwaId, under the Peabody Hotel,
Is selling 3.tOr 25c HaUanafLed CT
gar tor the small sum of 5 cents each.
Go TO Greenwald Original 8 cent Cigar
Store and get acigar thatyou can really
smoke Uith pleasure. 1861
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30

80 tubs strictly choice Butter, re
ceivfd per + %l.'igeratOr car,
% boxes Lean Breakfast Bacon,
100 boxes Of choice mild Cferse,
Now Girls, new Rice, new HOmiBy.
@. A. ECKERLY az BROS.
1851
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
EstIvol PNrk Ooncert and no,I,

Tonight at Estival Park a grand com.
plimentary benefit TO Mr.. R. Meister will
be given by the German Casino. The
entertainment will consist of a concert
and ball. Tickets can be had on sppli.
cation to Mr.. II. Gronauer, 20 Madison
street. Tickets one dollar. Ladies
free. The entertainment will be con
Quoted in the most approved manner
known to the members OF the German
Casino, an organization noted for its elc.
giant entertainments The compliment
is rendered to Mr.. Meister, the proprietor
of the Park, and is a deserved one, be
having on all occasions made every effort
to entertain his guests.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
Thomas u. AIIen 4 Co.

10 another column appears the adver.
tisement announcing the change of firm
of Thomas Il. Allen & Co, by admitting
into partnership Messrs. Richard H.
Allen, jr, Thomas Il. Allen, jr., and
Harry Allen, The firm name is not
changed, and the business will be con.
Quoted under the same style as hereto.
fore. The house is one Of the Oldest and
best known in the city as cotton factors
and commission merchants. The New
Orleans branch house is known as Allen,
Nugeut Il Co. successors to I. Il. and
j. NJ, Allen & Co J, for which firm ad.
vanees will be made on consignments by
Thomas II. Allen & Co. 1t is uuneces.
sary TO state that the members of the
above firms are gentlemen of business
qualifications, responsible in every re.
spect, and thoroughly understand the
cotton factoring and commission
branches Of the trade. None stand
higher as merchants in the business
world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
q S RECEIVED.

A rice lot of new fall style
hats VIII b1sOld at prices 10
suit fhe Times, at The New
York Fat Store, 2I9 Main 81.
10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30

The type, material and workmen OF
the LEDGER JOB Office are as good es the
best, and hence we guarantee first class
work and full satisfaction to our patrons
1871
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30

PRESIDENT HAYES and cabinet go to
Louisville, Goldsmith Maid to Nashville
aud Mrs. Wrinkle 10 Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30

KAHN & FREIBERG,
Corner Of Main and Poplar streets,
New calicoes cheap,
Brown domestic SC,
Brown lawn &c,
New line of piqueS,
Elegant bleached domestic Sc. loo,
Newport ties 81. 59.
KAHN & %FREIBERG,
1859, III, 17S Main St, cor. Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
Play billiards nj COnVerse's,
esh oysters.

First of the season, served in aay style
or for sale by the can, at
l5S MADAME VrNoENT's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30

Chocolate cream drops and
cRkes, fresh daily, at FlOyd's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30

Sid Cooks Peabody Billiard
Room is pronounced FIRST
class by all visitors. 33-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30

WANTED-IHE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that | will not be responsible for cry
bills bought By any one connected with the
Ledger office or out OF it, and will not allow
such bills in settlement of my accounts unless
accompanied by my written order.
30-t B. WHITM0RE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30
WANTEu.

7 WILL exchange a highly improved farm
Il Of 40 acres within six miles Of Wittsburg,
Arkansas, for improved or unimproyed prop
1l0-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30

OR POSTERS, SHOW BILLS, ARDS
7 Circulars, etc., gotten up with tho latest
style Of types and on superior paper Of any
desired color, go,to the Ledger ofice.and CT
pmine tOek.Andlpriees.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-30

DOR sHLE-oLD TYPE-BETTER THAN
L Bapbitt metal fer light, fast running ma
chinery, at this office. 33-t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29
We must confess we rather like Naval or.

We must confess we rather like Naval or
hcer Cornells pluck in declining TO either
give up his snug federal office or withdraw
from the political committee with which he
is prominently connected. If the holder OF q
federal office is thereby disqualified from
exercising the rights and performing the
duty of a good citizen in looking after COOL
state and municipal governments, viz: by
seeing that the right kind Of men are nomi-
mated for local offices and doing what any
good citizen may properly do to secure their
election, then the sooner that fact is under
stood the better for the country. Mr. Cor
nell's two positions are prominent enough to
make the case a representative one, and as
he Is understood TO be able in pecuniary
point Of view to become martyr. if neces
kary, il having the question settled we hope
he will make the issue squareiy. For our
part, We cannot see why the holding OF "a fed
eTal Office by an Otherwise unexceptionable
person should maze him a mere eunuch in
In matters of home government, and we do
not believe the good sense of the American
people will endorse so narrow a view of the
subject when the case is once fairly under
stood and calmly considered in all its bear
ings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29

Inc suggestions In regard 10 sending bald
headed commissioners TO interview Sitting
Bull are very well as Jokes, but the mission
Is attended with no special peril General
Candy lost bis life through q too implicit
confidence In the honor of Captain Jack, the
Aodoc chief, and allowed himself to fall
anto deadly ambuscade a. a distance from
his camp. Sitting Bull, 1t is expected, viii
De interviewed In the presence OF the Cana
dian military and mounted police, and
placed under such surveillance tha: he will
not be likely 70 repeat Captain Jacks ex-
Periment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29

In our article on the new Senate the other
day republican majority of was figured
up, counting Senator David Davis, of Hi
nois, as republican, and not taking into
the calculation the three vacancies to be
filled from South Carolina aud Louisiana.
In 1s19, one-third OF the Senators go out. and
presuming that the political representation
OF the northern and western states will re-
main unchanged in the Senate, and that the
places of the southern republican senator's,
Messrs- Spencer, Dorsey, Conover, Bruce
and Patterson, will be supplied by demo-
Gratis, the Senate will then s,and-demo-
Gratis, 3; republicans, 81; Independents, /.
Give the democrats the Louisiana and South
Carolina vacancies, and the Senate would
Establishments, II; republicans, 81; indie
pendents, 1. The only way in which the re-
publicans can prevent a democratic majority
in the Senate after 1879 is by securing an in
creased Senatorial representation from the
north; they can expect nothing from the
south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29

Colonel Thomas A. Scott, of the Pennsyl-
Vania railroad, is going To contribute an ar
ticle on the late strikes, which will be pub
lished in the forthcoming number of the
N0Tth american Rerie'c. The Philadelphia
fTesS says his long and particular cOnnec-
lion with the principal and most prosperous
railway in the country, and his long, init
male and practical acquaintance with rail-
wayism and management of finance, have
SO made him master OF the whole difficult
and almost delicate subject that he can
speak with authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29

Inc ridiculous pronunciamento of one
Col Cipriani Gsienda, OF the Mexican army.
calling upon bis cOuntrymen TO rise In their
majesty and repel the assaults of the "ci:i-
zens OF the north" upon their liberty aud
Independence, shows the excited state into
Nhleh our southern neighbOrs have wrought
themselves over the indepe .dent and manly
stand taken by our government. We may
nave 10 dress them down a little after a
"hlie' out 0alenda should not cry out before
he is hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29

n NUMBER OF newspapers suggest the rent
Ing OF street cars TO conductors The idea ia
a novel one, but quite practicable. The
device known as the bell-punch has been
"oeaten" so often by dishonest conductors
mat IL would not be surprising if some of the
companies finally come to the conclusion
mat they can make more moGey with less
trouble by renting their cars TO the highest
bidders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29
To Correspondents.

AL letters intended for publication, or referring in
ANY way g. the editorial department. of the paper,
should De addressed to Tis Ed'for n The Star Those
relating its business departments should be al
dressed o. The PEBiShsr Of The Stay. Observance
Of these directions will prevent provoking delays
Checks. etc, in payment Of bills should in all
De made pay able 70 the order Of The ErsHiHg Star
NelcSPHrsr COTHpdHy,-not 10 that Of any individual
- No anonymous communications read. No re-
5ected communications returned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29

The British rife team began practice at
Creecmoor yesterday. The American team
also continued their practice. The result of
HE Shooting was greatly in favor of the
Americans, whose average was much higher
than hat OF the Englishmen. The highest
score made on the British side was by Mil
ner-NO This was beaten by Dakin. Blyden-
burg. Allen, Hyde, Weber, Hepburn and
Lamo' OF The American team, who scored.
respectively, 30, 2C', 2O5. 900, 2O5, pol and 2oi
The average of the Americans was 1876 = and
That OF the British lSok. We fear our Eng
hsh friends Will not take back the centen-
NAL trophy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29

People who are crlticislng Gen. Howard so
Sharply because he can't run as fast as Chief
Joseph. should remember that In results he
mas core about a well as did Gems. Crook
and Terry in the Sitting Bull campaign.
Neither of these able generals was able to
catch up with Sitting Bull, who escaped into
Canada with most OF his original force
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29
CLOTHING.
The New Song of A Shirt

s-om ne one iss, a.st our .S hssr. 20 ~ria.-,
I u IN n I'D I'D made poverty hunser and dirt
Psrhsps IN the c.se OF a shiTr msis - ell
ny song sill not read - strikinsly we'd.
The shirt that I name no other can shame,
a .hiii VII ~ out iApli, suspicion OF lsupe.
Aud - city moulded % Its ae-ign
That D. msn could ever be such : Ounce
AZ O. wear another, y no wore this ouos
Gus.st and seam are stitched By steam.
AUD there's no occasion for men 60 dream
an wearing this shirt q superior ht,
md ieeling unoommonly nice m H.
Either Of mothers, or daughters, OF wives
On the other hand then. you understand
1hsf this shirt. So carefully, nicely pannsf
l. suit the taste - the manly mind,
And keep his temper sersuely Kind.
ls Welcome boon 60 every wife
Who values peace and quiet life.
FOR she who has met can never forset
" heu the garment that should b. mantle % ssse.
For where is the mar who can bear the strong tess
OF an illy made shirt-nOi known - the be-ts
Il 6 then clear, . blessing 20 men
U hts Shirf. " hose beauty ius pires my Pen.
Thir mate bless work Of progressive art,
" Warranted perfect m every part
Amd ne v ho has NOrn 10 viii evermore swear
IT The Gully shirt nt Tor geutlemans wear"
Ard 80 sing ~ the beautiful thi.g
II hat suits All seas NJ. fr ~ fTll @ spring.
= lDv forever 20 one v a. knows
hr swt - cnU placence, the band rerp-e
Fla, comes from the Wearing q hrst rate ol0tbe~i
II you inquire son uili tnd tie hest
At GEORGE G. HESNlNG :, Seventh street vest.
agC2ltr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29

1t is reported that Sergeant Bates, the flag
bearer, recently attempted to commit sui
eide, and that for year past his family have
been living in great restitution in the west. III
Inc Sergeant had never gone into the silly
nag carrying business, and had expended
me same amount OF energy in some respect
able employment his family would not be
living in a state of restitution TO day. II is
charitab BILE to presume, however, that the fell
low is mot right in his upper story"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29
CHEAP FUEL.

Inc cheapest and best fuel for cooking purposes
~ warm Neatnerf 10 COKE. 1t IL also valuable for
steam purpt ses Now that there ID q prospect Of con
unped scsreiy Of coal In the in conssS asnoe
OF the strike OF the canal boafmen IL would he vii
for persona wishing cheap fuel 10 supply
S Ss GGh a1r at The efhee Of the WASHINGTON
northwest. Still sold 1t the recent low rate A ~ a.
for load Of forty bushels, and a IS for Loaf ~
city. e3e-ty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29
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CHALYBEATE SPRINGS.

Lis water, which is'.very like Rawley, !" may be
obtssned from the Springs, on lGh street, near
Piney Branch, via the Mt. Pleasant Omnibus fro
fte Treasury Department, at b.3U IN. and p. m,
or delivered BY agon daily.
Facilities for PICNICe goods.
Orce received aud information given at Room D,
Gay Building, corner 7th aud = SIS. sug7s2m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29

instead OF fooling away his time on his
farm Up In Vermont, Mr.. Edwin Stoughton,
(he OF Tie profuse and beautiful gray hair,)
mad better be down In New York getting
ntted Tor new wig. When Jerry Black gets
through answering his article on the "Elec-
ton Conspiracy, In the forthcoming num-
Der of the North american Rerie,c, he Will be
HE bald headedest man In this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29

We trust the report is untrue that a young
mldshlpman in cur navy has been disci-
pinned 1or reminding young lady, the
daughter OF high naval officer al a ball
that il was once his good fortune 10 kiss her
the kiss being forfeit in the game OF walk
Ing around the capstan." For this heinous
offence the young MILDLY, it is reported, was
sent to the South Pacific, which Is generally
regarded as the Botany Bay of the navy.
Possibly the whole story has no: been told
but If his sole offence was the remark alluded
to most people will not look upon 1t very
harshly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-29
IVANHOOD RESTORED.

MAHHOUD RkHTOKED.
Prescription fYee for the speedy ccre Of Seminal
Weakness, Lost Manhood and al disorders brought
on By indiscretions or exceoDeo. Any Druggiga haa
DAVIDSON CO.,
oc0+eoly 30 Nassau street, New York.