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An USEM ESTS.
London Assurance "-Nationnl Theatre.

"London Assurance National Theatre.
The representation of London Assurance" lest
night By Mr.. Raymond and Miss Marie Gordon aud
the attendant lumInaries OF Mr.. Ford's brilliant
companies was emincntly successful
Mr. Raymund's MTk McdR revived welcome
rccollcCtiUns Of the comic talent with which he
was wont to regale his Washington admirers In
days of yOrc"
Miss Marie Gardon's IAdy Gay afforded a revcla.
ton OF h,trOnic abilit! highly appreciated by the
brilliant audience assembled In honor Of the occu.
sion Of her benefit.
Mr.. Wavery rs Sir HurcOut COmtsg drew largely
aud successfully upon the fund Of dramatic abIlily
he Is so well known TO possess
Mr.. RRiulUrh CssGyel the role of Dolly SpdHECi
with entire aCccpabity
Mr.. Burton as MLe HIrGdrdg was. rs usual, most
efficient and Mr.. ilOey's CrHr',s fVdrthy evidenced
the improvement which constantly attends this
gcntlcmans efforts. Miss ALTA Merrill made her
first appearance IN this city a. GrnrC HTkgTdg
Miss Merrill evidently possesses dramatic talent Of
II high order, which, with her attractions Of face
form, and presence, prcsHgcs for her brilliant ca
reer london Assurance will DO repeated tins
evening, with the same exceptionally attractive
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bold BURGLARS.
Rummaging Through House Searching for
Money,

Money.
Yesterday morning. about four o'clock, q servant
In the house Of Miss Lizzie Snow, No. 40l Thir-
tecnth street northwest while sitting IN the
kitchen, heard some person try the basement door
that lei into the yard, and af(erward insert key
in the lock. lie rushed up stairs to arouse of
the inmates, aud at the same time looked from the
bathroom window RON which survey OF the
entire yard eau be had. lie saw two men
trying to effect an entrance through the
door, and. what was better, he saw
two policemen on tho opposite side OF
the street Cries for assistance were given, and as
the officers responded the two men attempted To
scale the brick wall and escape. The tallest one
succeeded, but the other, being short, was not 20
fortunate. and could only get into the adjoining
alley, where he was captured Icy Officer AnldGidgc
The people in the house having been aroused he
was taken into lighted rrum, where he gave his
name as Jim Richards. On search being made
an old bonnet was found concealed beneath
his coat some ribbon that belonged to
n servant and quantity Of towels. which II seems
he had obtained from the huuSs Of Miss white. on
the opposite side Of the street Here amer getting
ill., he went from the top To the butum " the place
and only brought away articles Of insignificant
value lie said that he was looking for money, but
Jailed to find any. This i the fourth attempt bur
glurs have made to enter the houSe first mentioned
In the Police Court whcn the ca,c came up, ON
Ger AudridEc testified TO the ErrcS and the scryan
woman recognized her hat. The accused was com
mitc 10 jan IN default Of 81 90 bail, to await TIT
action Of the grand Jury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15
Cb,r,tabie Entertainmen,.

Last Wednesday evening Mr.. MallGn, Of No. lOlO
street northwest threw open her house 10 a large
party of ladies aud gentlemen, in aid Of special
object Of charity. The exercises consisted or reel
tatlons by Messrs. Jefferson pultnuui, Bangs, and
Mr. l.. berry, who gave Brynnts "Itispah" and d
selection from school for Scandal" The must
cal fraternity were out in fun force represented by
Mis- skinner, the Misses EIchorn, Miss May Brooks
Miss Pike, Mr.. Beaumont, and Mrs Chappell. who
sang an Ave Maria" by Mllard and the MIX
maids Marriage" ana MesSrs II. Pearson, KOhr
W. :. Young, Stevens. and Middleton. Much
credit Is due 10 Mrs. Add!c Divine in the manage
ment, assisted by Miss Matte More, lurthe perfect
success, Of the affair, both financially and other
,rt.a
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T AFAYETTE HOUSE. EUROPEAN AND
IL American plan.l corner SECOND and u streets
NV. Washington. D. e American plan, TO and ~ 20
ociNGm JAMES A. DONNELIY Proprietor.
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HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

-Roosc SENDS New York papers In advance.
Useful fcet-the ddc OF the world visit Dr.
White
Tho street railway on Seventh street between X
and streets, WIS repaired Yesterday
"A line of new scwer-pipo Is being laid on tho
north side OF 7 street, between Ninth and Tenth
streets.
The House District Committee decided ycster.
day 10 report the bill in reference to the forfeiture
of the charter Of the Washington Market Company
.next Monday.
Tho testimony before the Senate committee in
yestIgutlng the freVdmCus Hospital was damaging
the nnimus To he desire to control the Patronage
OF the Institution OH the part Of those in,tigating
the charges.
An investigation was made by Medical Saui
tary Inspector Stewart yesterday into the causes of
the death Of an infant child Of TabcrtG Johnson,
colnrch living IN rlcaSat alley. South Washington
an, the conclusion was that the child was CRrr ed
OF by 'risIHHa HdsCtH'inHi
Tho entertainment to be given by the public
schools OF the int district MOl.dAy. March II, ct
lincoln Hall VIII consist not only Of Music, but uf
recitltiCns and rCudngs. There Will he about 10
voice, on the ChUruSCs, AMI number VI excellent
rplUs have Leon prepared.
THE bill introduced in the House yesterday for
the protection OF game in the District of Columbia
prohibits shooting cartridges between the 18th of
ruary and september / wDodcpck between Jan
nary and August and also shooting Of any kind
on sunday.
The public rhetorical exercises Of the sopho.
more aud freshman classes Of the college depart
mcnt Of Howard University will occur in the col.
lcge chapel to-day. at two o'clock D. IN. Ii Is ex-
Iccicd that these exercises will be very interesting
The friends Of the institution aud the public gen
orally arc cordially invited To attend.
A horSe, attached 10 q market wagon, ran away
rom the corner Of Ninth and u streets, about nine
o'clock yesterday morning, and, running upon tho
sidewalk along Ninth street caused general scat
tcrins among pedcstr!Gns. II was caught at the
corner Of II street and r"tUrne'l 10 It's owner. \
little sChOolgi was about 10 be tralnplvd down
when she was rescued by Dr. c. T. Rand.
The regular weekly meeting Of the Young La.
dies Temperance Union will be held Tomorrow
afternoon, at two o'clock, In the Congregational
Church. 1his union was organized u few days be-
fore January |, 1875 and although the young ladic
have had much TO overcome they have, BY pess
veranco and hard work effected a permanent or
slnizaton that will doubtless do much good Ia lbt
District. They cordially invite all the young lndic,
Of the city to Join then in this good work, and So
licU their presence tomorrow afternoon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

The funeral rites Of the late Dr. Henry A. Dun
clnson were celebrated yesterday at two o'clock
in the ASCENSION Church. Bishop rinkmcy oli.
ciated, assisted by Rev DR.. Elliott. The attend.
anco which was large, incuied considerable
number Of medical NEIL The choir. consisting Of
MeSsr. ". II. Burnett. II. A. Knhr, II. H. Bradley
aud J. H. Dawson. under the direction Of Professor
q. W. Walter rendered The burial psalm u Fc!tuns
chant IN minor. Remember now Ihy Creator in
The days of thy youth Ivy TrDwbridgc and at the
close OF tho services while the remains were being
removed. they sang Nearer my God to Thee"
The casket prepared by Mr.. Joseph Gawer. was
covered with fin black cloth. and bore silver
plate with the inscription. Henry A. Duuranson
born September l.. 1871; died January ~ 1873
The floral offerings were very large and Of the
Young. Townscnd and McKin. aud Me srs. Drew
Garnet and Callsn. The remains were taken to
the Congressional Cemetery and Inferred
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

REALLY there is nothing new under the
run. Here now comes q story that novel
discovery has been made in the library Of
Lyons, in France, Of map of the entire sys-
TEN of the central plateau in Africa which
has been of late years explored by Grant,
Baker, Livingstone and Stanley. The system
Is traced upon n globe which was constructed
IN 1901, and contains IN detail the sources Of
the Milo and Congo. The map WAS executed
by order Of Fathers Placide dc Saint Amour
principal of the monastry of the third order
Of st. Francis, by Crispurien, of TOulon, and
by the monks of Bonaventuro aud GrcgOrie,
both connected with the above establish
ment. The report does not mention the
names OF the explorers. The modern maps
place the source of the two rivers slightly to
70 the north ward Of that Just discovered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15
Charlie Nx.'s MeetIny

Charlie Nye conducted another Of his temper.
Rnce revival meetings at Waugh Chapel, corner
Third and streets northeast last evening. The
meeting was opened with fervent prayer by Rev
Mr.. Burkhart. Amer some remarks by Charlie
Rev. Mr. Burkhart was introduced and for twenty
minutes he treated the audience to good and sound
TEMPERANCE talk Addresses were then made by
Isaac Childs, John Moran. Edward =. Peck, and X
T. Graham, after which Mr. Nye closed the meeting
with All earnest appeal. and many signed the
Pledge. The choir rendered good music, aiding
much in the meeting,
Mr. Nye will lead another meeting at the same
place tomorrow evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

Yesterday morning the Board of Health were
notified that two children OF David TolGnd rcsid.
ing at 49, L street southwest, had died suddenly.
DR.. ". D. Stewart was directed to investigate the
matter, and visited the house, when, after OK.
auuninE the parents he discovered that II WIS
scarlet fever which had caused death. As the
children had been buried before Dr. Stewart had
a chance to see them, this conclusion was arrived
at after hearing the testimony Of the parents. DR..
williamson who attended the children, was of the
same opinion ~ Dr. T., thus showing that doctors
do sometimes agree.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

The regular meeting of the Board of Police Com
missiOncrs was held last evening, Mr. Britton in
the chair. All the members were present. COM
munication was received from WNnamakcr & Co.,
asking return Of their bond in order that they may
remedy some defects in the same. The secretary
was directed IN return the paper as requested An
application for Il cerkship under the board was re-
ccived from q. W. BtAle and placed on file. Rob
ert A. palloch submitted proposition to sup
ply all the stHtiOn-houscs with gus-rcglI-
latUr the cost of which will be Sl2O.
He proposes to allow the. board to try
one Of The regulators free Of charge, which,
on motion Of Mr.. Herr, was agreed TO- The peti.
ton Of Private Luskcy, for remission of fine I'M
posed upon him, was agreed to, ~ Surgeon Me
kim stated that his absence was unavoidable
owing u sickness The petitions Of Privates Helm
len and liArkley for renissUns of their fines, were
ordered TO he, returned for more explicit certih
Gates from their physicians. The report Of Sur
gcon McKim In relation to the sanitary condition
Of the Eighth Precinct was read and adopted, after
which the board went into executive session.
But one liquor license was acted upOn-lhat OF
Bun Bryan, who applied for u transfer of his
license from his establishment on the Avenue tC
his new quarters on the Navy-iard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

The efforts of the management Of the COiniquo to
to provide n nrstclass show Tor their patrons are
meeting with deserved success as the house is
crowded nightly. The attractions presented this
week are such " will satisfy the mvst fa,td us rs
perfect Kaleidoscope Of variety stars can q seen.
As evidence thut,the gentlemen running the Com.
iquc determined to CutCI to the best portion VI
the anus envntlJVing public, they have forbidden
boys luui w shout the bilinrdruUm or In front Of
the different entrances, Thereby Rbatng a much
cOlupluimrd.uf and mtOlcrHbiC nuisance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

CONTROVERSY among the first class hotels OF New
York shows that the service Is constantly changing
nom first Cnss-hOtel 10 the other, and the bills
Of fare show the same variety Of dishes. The i'm
portant TACT to travellers i TINT the Grand Central
0ers the same Accommodations Tor 81 and 81 per day
less thGn the Others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

At BALTIMORE AND ONO Drror, NEW JERSEY AVE
NUE. AND STREET.
Morning, EtrHhu1.
sf:t6 n. Y. Phil a Pos es, sIsn Baltimore ncrom.
stss., baltimore express ere, BaltimCre accom-.
go, Western xprtss sou n Y, Phil 4 Bos ex.
t@n, baltimore accom- 52 Western Mail.
SIS, Fred. &C. MET birch J ss:a7, Baltimore nccom.
Ers, Baltimore, AnnapolIs sc;H baltimore express
and way, f7.cn Western express.
e<h, Marinsburr and IIa- -aOn, npltmIre express
gefstown nc, MET Ir'ch 'plh, Y, PM e bos e.
elG.0, Bsltinorcaccon Ii0l5, Baltimore accom-
D.O Baltimore express.
sArrive daily. Others Sundays excepted.
% For the time OF departure OF trains, see adver'
ttsements elsewhere.
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NEW .IDTERTIsEMENTs.

For rcnt-country residence.
Grand ball and theatrical entertainment, Marc h
II.
and pine wood.
Musical aud literary entertainment for benefit of
Franklin Temperance Legion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

The clerk Of the court has Issued marriage
licenses to the following applicants: Scott Poole
and Ann Lee. Philip Adams and Olivia Coleman,
both Of Fail fax County Va; Robert Mexican and
Annie T. Parker, william GO0dall and Abbic john
son, II, A. Thomas and Laura Woo lward o. J. Or.
rison aud RebeCca Sebastian, T. :. Young and
Sarah a. DoTriss.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

John Hill to John German, for s., part Of lot T.
square FOL; Edward Owen, trustee, to the Trustees
Of the Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church, for ST.
lots - 20, ~, % aud y, square 9O7; william Os-
borne TO Archibald White, Tor slUyJ part of tract
Of land in the county, called part Of lndolcnCe
Archibald White to William Osborne for 81 900,
sub-lOt S square b5l: j. G. Fay trustee, 10 James
Walter for II 40, lot ~, square no.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

II was stated in some Of the papers Of yesterday
that Mr. Thomas G. Connolly, first assistant exam
imer in the: Patent Once WAS dead. The statement
il erroneous, though Mr. Connolly Is lying At his
re, dcnce 81 street northwest In very critical
condition. He Is afflicted with disease Of the
spine and congestion of the brain has sct IN.
Tie dUCtvTs have little hOpcs of his recovery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

MCWHoRTER's sou is a clerk in tho grocery
of X. NJ. Bishop &Co out in Cincinnati. Hence
it was proper that McWhorter, sen, should be
made warden Of the Ohio penitentiary. If
HcWhorter jr., don't sell goods TO McWhorter
sen, Uncle Dick" will be inquiring the rca-
son why. II isn't every Governor who can
make up an ample SUN" for election expenses
when he gets into office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

HUGH HASTINGS, esq editor Of the New
York Commercial 1doertiser, on the OCCASION Of
his recent visit to Washington is reported to
have said to an interviewer; " / am not ask
ing any fi,vOrs of this Administration nor am
] giving II any support. ] am not the sort Of
individual 10 give or take any sweet thing of
such Republican administration as ut pres.
mt cYis ia the White House"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

THE Philadelphia Times, that until recently
has been supporting the Administration and
abusing the Republicans Tor not doing the
same, now speaks right out in meetin as
follows Mr.. Hayes ought to appoint COM
mission to hunt around the White House and
ascertain IL these United States still have a
President. Congress would no doubt make
the necessary appropriation for the purchase
Of microscopes
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

Don't fail to procure Mrs wISsIow's SOOTHING
ByRuP for all diseases of tecthing in children. 1t
relieves the child from pain, cures wind collie,
regulates the bowels, and, By giving relief und
health to the child. gives rest 10 the IlUther.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

arch and instep boot for ladies Is one Of the most
beautiful styles and Lest fitting boot made by refer
ence to the WOmans Corner In cur issue Of yester-
day, can BE- found u full description of the same,
or by calling on II. l.. StrashurSer 800 and SIs
Seventh street northwest who is the sole agent for
HapSOOd spanish Arch lnstCp boot In this city.
You cGn find full assortment Of all sizes In every
stv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

The board Of directors of the Columbia Railroad
Company organized yesterday by eleCting officers
as follows: President, II. A. willard; vice presi
dent George W. llarkness secretary and ire asurer,
W. II. Claguu; finance COmmiltec-W. u. Reed,
W. Il. Todd Albert Gleason The scml-Rnnunl
dividend Is now being paid al the Board of Trade
RL.DInS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

GENERAL JAMES b. STEEDMAN, now a
member of the Ohio State Senate, Is shaping
things TO run as Democratic candidate for
Goneross next fall. There are worse Demo
Gratis In the world than "Jim" Steednian.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

Is your hair harsh. dry and stiff? Does II refuse
to curl? Dress II with THoMPsoSs PoMADE OPTIME.
will improve 1t. Sold by druggists, DC. Price Is.
and 20 cents per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

CIRCUIT COURT-CnIEF JUSTICE CARTIER.
No. 2jG, Mcdonnell ". Burger q al; No. 2G6,
Burger VS. sharp No. Is, shcltz vs.. Jones; No 81
Coates Ct al. vs. Sunn; No aj5, Hyatt
vs.. Hyatt No. $50, Costello vs.. Mcclure; No 81
Shauahan VS.. Sharp: No. 3lS, DunCGnSnn vs..
Jones ct al; No. 3D. Brandt vs.. McCann: No. 3GI
treswCll ct al IS. Beverly ct al: No. 3D. Hunt rs.
Kinsnger ct NJ; No. .Gj, Gardiner vs. Clark; No
so Gross " Brother ". leinercCk ct al. No. 81
Carter VS.. ipmuX ct III No. "12, King. jr.. Camp
bell No. 313 Cole VI, Kirk et al, No 81, Collins
& McIcestcr Us. CUrEhlll
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

HARD times demand economy; practice II b
IonOvating your sUiled gloves with JouvEs's IN,
DERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price % cents pt
bottle.
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Equity CoURT-JUsTICE MACARTHUR.

Fowler ct al. vs.. Keller order Tor appearance Of
the defendant. Dudley ". Dudley; referred to
Examiner LorCjOy 10 take testimony. Dnry ",
Drury; order Of February = ls7s annuiicd. and de-
cree Of January 20 Is5S. rC!nstated. Wilson vs
Hooper; hearing on restraining order postponed
Lewis trustee vs. Morris Vt Ill: referred 10 auditor
t. stAtc FlurenCcs debt. King VI. District Of Cu.un
bR; referred 10 general tenn. Wells vs.. Fisher CT
III; restraining order continued until farther order.
Hunt " Hunt; bond OF trustee approved. I'LL vs.
Hill on hearing.
CRIMINAL COCRT-JvsrICE wYLIE.
William Hickey, assuring Police DnirCT kCliunl
while IN the discharge o! his duty; MT gu.lty.
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THE COLRT RECORD.

CIRCUIT COURT-CHIEF JUSTICE CARTIER.
Riley VI. wilson; verdict for defendant; motion
for new trial. Adams VS.. Carter: submitted on
agreed facts. Fcnwick vs.. District Of Columbia {;
verdict for defendant
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

ARE you bilious, troubled with headache, dizzy.
peptic nervous, duh, and languid? Averse TO all
eXertiou. Is your life mlserable2 You require
blood. Take QuIRK's IRISH TIA, the great house.
hold remedy II will soon relieve yon Sold by all
druggists, Is cents per package, which makes q
quart OF medicine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

WELLS MACHIHE-srREAD STRENGTHENING PLAsI
Frs are still the best known. Their curative pow
crs iar surpGss oil others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15
CITY ITEMS.

YOUTG PEOPLE do pay attention To your teeth
neglect will soon ruin them. Re wise in time
Clean them daily with THURSToNs IVORY PEARL
TooTlI POWDER, the most perfect dcutriilce known.
II will keep them through life In good condition
white and sound will harden the gums sweeten
tho breath and prevent toothRche. Sold BY all
druggists. IS and 20 cents per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

No. L. Payne " Connolly; No 81, Muclhelsen
VS. Bergman NJ. ~ Shiles ". Wood: No. y, Rover
vs.. McConyey; No. g. Myers W. Myers No. ~ ILL.,
ton vs.. sherman; No. -, Capitol, North o street,
&c. vs. Hnc; No. "a Ager vs. Russell; No. 20,
Ager vs.. Hall; No. 80 shepherd W. Brown.
CRIMINAL CoURT-JUsrICE wYLIE.
Lee Banks assault Samuel Brooks larceny; 10.
scph Bailey, larceny; David ". Bills, common
cheat Charles Buscy assault with intent 10 kill {;
ollie Davis larceny; V:nccnzo Benuardiui, muir
der,
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BANK ERS.

TINE GERMAN-AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK
i No. on FsIreet northwest, corner Seventh sreo
Open daily from 10 H. III. to D. M; on Saturday even
hugs nom TO p M, to receive deposits only, Amer
first deposit any amount nom i've cents upwards re-
larproOf vault nj So tl26n 80, Is, aud 800 year
ocl9ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

Left-off clothing watches pistols. &c, bought at
Herzogs. 9lb D street Orders attended 70.
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GROCERIES,.
The ELECTRIC PEN.

1000 TO 1900 copies from single written stencil
The cheapest quickest and best method Of producing
circulars, price lists, maps, drawings music, blanks,
&c. Every live business firm, corporation, banks,
school church, and others, save time and money
by using II. new business IN every town for good
Ienman. 500 In and the demand increasing
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TREES, SEEDS, FLOWERS, &C

An immense stock OF all kinds OF FRUIT TREES,
standards and dwarfs.
small Fruits, Grapes, Currants Gooseberries,
Eyergreens, Shade Trees, Ornamental Trees. Roses.
&C.
New and rare Plants, Bedding Plants, DC.
Garden Seeds, pure and genuine; Flower Seeds,
new, rare, ana beautiful.
Tut Flowers, Bouquets, Designs for Funerals, &c.
40 acres In trees. greenhouses.
Everything In the nursery line Plants, Seeds, and
Flowers at loves. rates. .
JOHN SAUL,
gu Seventh street opposite Patent ONCE
mnr5 tuths2ws