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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.
Additional Awards made-Tho Century
Plant TO Bloom To-Day.

The horticultural exhibition, which has
been open since Wednesday, closed last evening
The managers, however, will open the hall this
plant owned by Mr.. Thomas W. Fowler blooming
by that time. There arc fifty buds on the plant
and the spectacle when the plant is in bloom will
be very rare and beautiful one The blooming
has been delayed by the cold weather. Yesterday
by invitation of the society the children of the
Protestant Orphan Asylum visited the exhibit
ton. The following awards have been
made In additions to those already published:
Amateurs-Best collection Of green house plants,
first diploma, John r. c. Clark second best, Sec
ond diploma j. Il, Hazard best six varitles of
single specimen of crOton. first diploma John I. G.
Clark; best single specimen of drascaena, first
diploma, John T. @. Clark best single specimen of
fern, first diploma, Thomas W. Fowler; best single
specimen of maranda. first diploma, John T. C..
Clark best six distinct varieties Of foliage begonias
best second diploma, Thomas W. Fowler
best single specimen of begonia, first
diploma, Thomas w. Fowler; best specimen of
baya, first diploma, ]. Il. G.. Clark; best pair of
hanging baskets, J. 7. g. Clark special premium
of $40 for best specimen of cotton seed subjected to
the action of sulphuric acid, John Il. Q. Clark
best funeral design, first diploma Louis Schmid 4
Schmid & Sons. Vegetnbles-Best peerless po,a-
toes first diploma, w. Dillingham; best tomatoes,
first diploma, Mrs j. T. Clark; best long blood tur-
nip and rutabaga, first diploma, William Smith
best red top mud rutabagn turnip, carrot and par
snip, first diploma William smith, best Lima
lam Walter, for floral design, handsome pillow OF
immOrtellCs, first diplOmu.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08
ennsylvania Avenu e and the Depot, at
THE GLORIOUS ORIOLE,
Everything In Headlines for the Grand
Festivities in Baltimore Next Week.


The Oriole is close at hand, and Balti-
more has indeed done royalty in carrying out all
promises. Work on the mystic portion OF the
pageant we'll as upon the floats in the hands of
the city committee and the French, German, and
Italian committees arc all practically completed
and everything in readiness for glorious time
Tuesday night. The pageant has been added to
so greatly rs to reach extent almost double the
original intention. Society after society have be-
come interested and raised large sums of money
and worked night and day to excel each other in
originality, beauty, and effect of their floats. The
pagcart will exceed three miles in length and
probably be upward of two hours In passing any
given point. In addition TO the floats there
Will be large number OF elegantly
attired horsemen and hundreds of torch bearers
thanking the noats1ni either sidc Arrangements
hayos1seh made to light the whole of Baltimore
Street with electricity and instead Of combining all
the electric lights TO one color they will be shown
| n variety Of hues and will produce an effect
| never before seen in the country. To attempt
| description OF the pageant In advance would be
impossible as the twenty-fOur floats In the mystic
| portion have been constructed in the utmost Sc
| crcsy, aud nothing will be known OF the subject
illustrated until the night of the pageant. The
| number and excellence of the bands In line will
be very noticeable feature. At the head will be
Gilmores superb organization, of New York, num-
bering sixty-fve pieces, and at various places In
the line will be the noted Marine Band Of this city,
| Second United States Artillery Band, and about
twelve other bands Of almostequol celebrity. Bati
more is rapidly putting her holiday attire, build
ngs being decked throughout the entire city In the
most lavish manner. Stands are erected at all
available points on the line Of march and there
will be no question of ample accommodations for
all. special grand stand for the press is being
| put up at the intersection of Baltimore and Eutaw
streets, aud will be the only stand In the city COM
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

Equal Division, No. 3, Sons of Temper
ance, held another of its public meetings last
night, the occasion being the installation of the
officers for the ensuing quarter. Long before the
installation exercises were conducted by DR.. n. II
Howard deputy worthy patriarch of the order, as
were installed W. p, S. II. Jecko; W. <, James
Hodges; treasurer, Oscar Alexander; +. s.
J. r. Mcconnell; r. s., Harry Noyes
A. II. s., Simon Josephs; conductor, j
o. Pugh assistant conductor, L. j. Whippe
| chaplain, f. g. Barnard; l. s., George L. Harris
o. S.. +. A. Grant; 7. w. p, +. n. Howe. At thu
and varied programme OF literary and musical Sc
lections was rendered by the following we'll known
amateurs: Cornet solo, Professor Van Doren; song
l.. j. Whppe: reading, Alexander Simons solo
| Samuel w. Hurdle; reading. Miss Annie Lewis
| solo, Mr., Harry Noyes; reading. DR.. White; solo
T. J. Whpple; reading, Miss Florence Sullivan
| and an address by the Hon. d. r. Holloway
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REPORTERS, NOTES.

Mrs. Sanford, the accomplished Wash
ington correspondent Of the Des Moines Qowa)
STATE Register and other influential Western pa.
pers, has rendered Hon. Joseph ii. Ralney q re.
ceptIon at her residence on Capitol Hill, where
she will make him acquai Dted with many CORE
spondents who are warmly advocating his claim
70 the clerkship of the next House.
The Union Veteran Corps, Captain S.
L. Thomson. will escort the Grand Army of the
Republic, Department Of the Potomac, William
Gibson, commanding TO Baltimore, to take part in
the Orioe procession on Monday afternoon. The
corps expect TO turn out In full numbers, and will
take a band with them, Included In the Grand
Army will be the department staI and ]. a. Raw
Post, No 8, and Morton Post, No. 4, and members
OF other posts.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
are issuing a very neat pamphlet, giving, rates
monies are TO take place at tho Orole In baltimore
National Fair Grounds, near Washington, and
Yorktown Centennial. Copies can be had at the
offices ofthe company, the hotels and all prominent
places Trains for Baltimore leave at 6,i0, 500.
and 1880 a. m. and 200, 400, 41O and 6'40 p. m,
returning leave Baltimore at q 100 0i0, and ll0'
n. M, and 305, 40 6:l5, 6:l5, and SH5 p. m. On
Tuesday, the nth instant, special train will leave
Baltimore for Washington at twelve o'clock mid
night
Building permits were granted yester.
day to II, A. King, G street. between Four and. a.
half and Sixth streets southwest three frame sheds
500; b. T. Murray, alley rear of Third street, be-
tween East Capitol and A streets, two-story brick
stable, Sl75i w. y. Dukehart, corner of Seventh
and N streets northwest, brick addition, 5000 Mrs
Stephenson, corner OF Monroe and Harrison streets
Uniontown, frame addition 500; james FTawley
remove frame dwelling from Sixth street, between
Virginia avenue and street southwest, to north
side Of H. between Third and FOur.and- a hal
streets southwest sl5Oi S. i. Mason, 2l Four-and-
a. half street northwest, woodshed go.
Patrick Sullivan, who escaped from the
police afor being arrested for deadly assault on
Mr. John Whiteford with heavy stone, made an
other attack on him last night as he was coming
out of his mission house. corner of | and Second
streets northeast and would have probably MUIR
dered him II he had not found refuge In a store
The crowd of roughs pitched into cOlored man
who also had TO run with the rocks flying Ritel
him They next attacked the little church again
and broke the glass even through the wire screen
The pOorinmates were terrified during the mis-
| sionarys absence, Why cannot tho police protect
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

The following is the list of jurors drawn
to serve at the next term of the Circuit Court,
which will be convened on the 18th instant james
a, Bean. $50 Eleventh street southeast Francis
Llbbey, Sixth street and New York avenue; Daniel
West, $40 N street; L. J, Lewis, 1917 Pennsylvania
avenue; @. W. Cropley, 3037 street; p. Manu. 800
Seventh street; Daniel Mclaughlin, 800 | street
George ". Wise, 1900 NJ street; William X. Grimes,
Thirty second street; W. T. Duvall, ST., 1928 N
street; T. Knrlz Johnson, 1912 + street: Robert
Peake, 2l5 Eighth street southeast; Samuel Il.
nS nYe Il Si 10
Potts, DAILY Post office: John Hoeke,' 528 Eighth
street northeast @. S, RamsbeTg, 1926 Twenty
street; Albert ChamDerlin, 2206 | street Henry
Rupert, county; n w. Burchell, L street, near
Fourteenth street; Reuben Daw, 1915 Twenty
eighth street; r. NJ Darby, 920 Twenty first street;
John A, Butler ga | street; James s. Miller 1916
Il street I s. j. FaGue, Gil III street
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08
No Cnorus.sinaI,,g M die Cap,to,.

The committee on music for the York.
town Centennial entertainment held short ses.
sion at the city post. oilico last evening" present.
Dr. L. s. Kimball, John W. IIogg, Robert Ball, and
p. NJ. Dubant. II was decided to abandon the
idea of having music at the Capitol by a chorus,
there was not sufficient time Tor rehearsals and
other necessary details. Dr.. Kimball stated that
the change In location Of the pyrotechnic display
would necessitate n change In the plan of having
a band stationed at each end of the Avenue the
evening Of the l4tn Instant better way would
be 10 have the two bands estimated for by the
discourse popular airs This view was conceded
In by the other members Of the committee and
Dr. Kimball was Authorized to engage the bands
and have them placed at the south front OF the
Treasury, with the understanding. that their ser.
vices would be required from seven TO ten o'clock
on the evening Of the display.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

Mr.. Julian Il. Burk, of this city, yester-
day received his commission from The Governor as
aide to His Excellcncy, with the rank of brevet
colonel of cavalry.
The anniversary of the death of Cap
tain James NJ. Steuart the former president of the
Relief Hook and Ladder Company, was observed
yesterday by the members of the company, who
decorated his grave with flowers.
AS an indication Of the prosperity Of
the city, business man said yesterday that there
for rent, and that he knew OF his personal knowl-
edge of several families who would come here If
they could secure suitable dwellings.
Mr.. c. G. p. Waller, popular young
gentleman ofthis city, will leave here Monday
next for Green River City, Wy r., to take position
In the freight Office of the Union Pacific Railroad
ut that place. MIR. f. H. Jones, former Alexan-
CITY
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the corner of New
VIRGINIA NEWS.

G.. II. Fudge has been nominated for the
senate By the Democrats Of Washington and Smyth
Counties.
Mr.. NJ. r. Lloyd, the deputy collector of
internal revenue at Manchester, has been removed
and Lewis Lindsey appointed in his place.
Hon. John Goode and Mr.. Edward
Church have been nominated by the Democrats of
Norfolk to represent that city In the next house OF
delegates.
The Readjusters and Republicans of
Norfolk and Princess Anne County have coalesced
State senate.
William a. Payne, the Readjuster nomi-
nee for the Legislature in Nelson County, died
very suddenly Monday last. He was forpcgly
sheriff of the county. 49, .--'-.'
The following 1ustmasters were com.
missiopet yesterday J.. II. Miller: Mount Laurel
Halifax County, Virginia; W. A. Watson, Sinclair
Preston County, West Virginia.
The Democrats of Augusta County have
nominated Absalom Koiner for the senate and
Hon. Marshall Hanger and Colonel James IL
Skinner for the house OF delegates.
One of the meanest little things on
earth Is to throw small watermelon ana hit o
political speaker In the pit of the stomach Just
he is explaining the bred Scott decision.
Next Sunday will be observed by the
Baptist churches OF the South MS n day of special
praycr and collection for foreign missionaries
The week after the missionaries of the church will
sail for China
The new cotton is said to be of very eX
ccllent quality and very clean aud white. Tie
crop will be gathered much earlier this year thai
usual In consequence of the uninterrupted fin,
season for such work
Thirty-seven sailing vessels were re
ported In James River Thursday bound for thu
port of Richmond. This according to the oldes
citizen" is the largest number of vessels eve
known to have been In the James River at on'
time.
Captain st. George I. Mason, who is {
member of the French Centennial delegation, is
son of the late Hon. John Y. Mason, and was for
time resident of Richmond. lie Is now captain
In the French army, and Is stationed at Algiers
He brings his wife and child OH with him.
Reports from the Southside, Southwest
and along the line of the Chesnpeake and OH,
Railway MS far as Nelson County, covering almos
all the tobacco sections in the State show that a
been deatroyed by the heayy frost OF Thursday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08
OUR FRENCH AND GERMAN GUESTS.
suggestions ms To Their Proper Entertain.
ment-RncIng nnd Fireworks.

On Thursday of next week the French
and German guests will arrive in Washington. 1t
has been intimated that the executive committee
intrlsted with the programme of entertainment
are arranging to have the city military companies
escort them to the Capitol on Friday, and that
Secretary Blaine will then and there give them a
formal rcception IL seems hardly likely that
Secretary Blaine Will commit this blunder. These
French ana German gentlemen are accustomed to
military displays representing numbers aud forces,
and to exhibit military force less than that wit
messed by our people on the 4th OF March
last would he discroditable. Nor do these dis
tingushcd guests want TO be entertained at the
Capital by the singing OF n few songs and formal
hand shaking. II would appear that these guests
have come to this country In the hope and eXpcc-
for any formal exhibition. IrSecretary Blaine and
the executive committee wish to make the visit of
these gentlemen interesting and pleasant to them
let them arrange to take them to the grounds of the
NATIONAL FAIR ASSOCIATION -
on Friday, and let them see the cattle weighing
racing, the wild Indians In 0IjgjAht costumes In
their race over the slccplG course for the Indian
bride, and the grand SscOplechnse by gentlemen
riders aud the otheg races. Give them some suit
able refreshpGiits at the club house. &c. Let the
President. give the employees IN all the Depart
mrsR's holiday on 0f Friday, and let
truly national day and our guests 1t Is belieyed,
will enjoy and ever remember the occasion. The
enterprising Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad Com
| The Baltimore Oriole and the people of that city
the facilities necessary to enable them to attend
the national fair that day. And then let our exec
utve committee carry out their programme for the
electric lights and fireworks along the whole
length of our splendid avenue in the evening, and
we are sure that the French and German guests
will never forget their visit to the Capital OF the
country which their ancestors aided to make inde-
DpnQent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08
Prominent ArriynIs.

NATIoSAL.-F u. Dutot, Columbus, Ohio; ]. Gray,
Richmond, ya;i H. Jungeerrman. uctty,burg Pa; g.
brough. philadelphia Pa J. H. Buff. Rochester, n.
"; Eg SWAIN frookyn N x:i r. H Moore {:n AL:
LSverdsc Now YORK; Hon. Il n. Cooper, North
Carolina: Hon, 4. u. II. Stuart Virginia; F. l..
EnpIrT.--Bshop Quintard Tennessee; II. o. Bit
Ter, T. ~ N. NJ. l., Read, Y, s. A.; Charles Il. Wilson,
H. GdSper e. MS obs A% s
Nlclacls, san Francisco: William Calhoun, New
Percy RobertS. New Orleans; + L. Farchiid, Mount
Vernon, Ohio Charles Il. Pratt. Boston, Mass.
,wILLAnDs:-Frank lyman. Minnesota Charles
New York; +. j. NIchoii, +. IT, Nchoii, England;
T. g. Butler, Louisiana; II; a: Scoield, New York
NJ. u. Borck, Colorado L. A. McConauhy, Illinois
A. d. Kibby, Saratoga.
METGoroLITAS,-J. :. PlttmHp, Louisville, Ky.;
GINA; clifford Underwood, jr., Atlanta Ga; William
Tr99rTey Philadelpnai g A. Brown NcwaTk y; 4?
George II. Chandler, Baltimore; r. S. Church, .ichl
gan.
nols; n. II, Hand, Cleveland, .H6io; D. j. Morrill,
pennsylyanla; a. w Shernstn, N. ]. Thleben, Johr
Blair rS% g% 1sf Easa md
j. Douglass st. Paul, MINI.
st. JAnTs-S, NJ. Pits. a. 8. Fuller, Pennsyl
rom, y $. n. John Il. Hicks, Arkansas; 5. =: Wal
Samuel +. Bailey, Pennsylvania; L. p. Newly, Kings
ST, M4Rc: 1w!i,sm Ma,pm!l;oa, Maryland: T, W
aore Rs Sa NJ nern RST Rebsrt
Graham, NJ raus, New York; Douglas wler, Mary.
land.
ARLISGToS.-P W. Page, S. D. smith, w Fiske
Colonel Webster, y, l.; Blackboard II. a. Barnum. q
II. Wilcox, New York; Hon. J. Floyd King, Louis
lana; w: Hncket, Pennsylvanla; Hon. j. ID. Valen
tine, Befontalne, Pa
wogMLEy's;-C. u. Sheriff.. New York; p. BSrard
French Legation: T., ]. Dlroos Baltimore; II. IL
Morgan, City of Mexico.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

Upon the decease of William Ford
some time since a will, presented by his wife, Lu-
cinda Ford was admitted to probate, and letters
of administration were issued to her short time
amer June 90 last another will, purporting to be
Il later one, was filed by Robert J. Douglass max
ing him the legatee, and he obtained an order of
publication. In the original will certain requests
were made to Coinage College, and now the Of
tcers of that Institution come into court and con-
test the validity of the second instrument for the
following reasons: First-Because IL Is not the will
of william Ford SecOnd-Becausc Mt the time of
making 1t he was of unsound mind. Third--Be-
cause the witnesses did not sign Mt the request of
Ford. Fourth-Becnuse the signature or mark
purporing to be Fords Is not genuine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

Major Morgan, who attended the recent
meeting Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
pany In Baltimore. said yesterday that 1t was
there stated that ut no time during the history of
ever been so low rs the past season. From the 9th
Of August to the 18th Of September there was no
ries which empty into IT, and from this city TO dam
No. @ navigation had been seriously impeded
forcing a reduction in the draft of canal. boats
from 90 to a. feet. This Is the reason Of the
scarcity of coal and other freights at Georgetown
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

Yesterday, in The Office Of The Recorder
of Deeds, there was fled certificate of incorpora.
ton Of the quaker Mining Company" The
capital stock is fixed at $4,000 and the shares
limited TO one hundred. The directors are Daniel
Breed, George W. Kirk, Bernard Il, Janney sum.
ner 5. Kirk, and William Robinson. The object
Of the company Is 10 carry on the mining business
In such place or looalily as they may select.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

Yesterday in the Equity Court suit
was filed by J. II. Albers VS.. Walter & Winters,
trustees to direct them to sell certain real estate
on the Seventh street road to settle an estate.
rycbS ~ n, nsping for ihe onnaimtment ~ nav
trustee of the estate of John GRdsby.
John Chiles filed a bill against Stephen v.
White for q discovery MS to the untpaid White
on account of the recovery of certain Mexican
claims, and asking that one fourth the amount,
plaintiffs lust share thereof, be secured to him.
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ces: 61o and 1851 P
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.
The weather To-Day.

For The Middle atlantic States including
nc District Of Columbia, fair tredher, southrcserlI
,cinds iotrcr barometer stationary or higher tenperd
tire.
The thermometric readings yesterday were a
follows: q. M, 90; II a. M, 6i1o; p. M, 73o
7 p. M, 60; IL p M, 60; maximum, 726o; mini
mum, 53o
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

Yesterday at half-past one o'clock the
grand jury came into court aud returned true
bills" rs follows: Martha Banks assault with in
tent to kill; Edmund Smith, assault with intent to
kill; Thomas Jackson, petit larceny. second Of
Tense: Benjamin Murray and William Allen,
burglary and larceny: Joseph Graves, keeping a
common gambling table
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

man Bros corner OF Seventh and T. streets. have
not been backward. They have on their counters
throughout the entire building. the largest and
most select assortment Of mems, youths and boys
clothing ever displayed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

of Eseman Bros, corner Of Seventh and streets,
is being worked to It's fullest capacity now. The
unusual success Of this department is due to the
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rhs sudden Change

THE highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
clothing. watches, jewelry, &c. Call on or address
Herzog S0S Ninth ST., near Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

THE popular verdict IL generally the right one
and concerning Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup the people
have long since decided that 1t Is the best cough
remedy ever introduced.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08
LOCAL MENTION.
"TI,c Jewel" Cigar


and lots of other brands Imported and domcstic)
can be had at Ned Morcoc's, 1907 Pennsylvania
avenue. (Wido open doorsD
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A TRUE TONIC.

A TRUE TONIC.
IRON BTTTERs arc highly recommended for all
Diseases requiring certain and efficient tonic, es-
peciauy Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Intermittent Esrers,
Want Of Appetite, Loss OF Strength, Lack Of Energy,
&c. Eariches he blood, strengthens he muscles, and
gires neV lie TO The nerves, They act like charm on
he digestive organs, remoping all dyspepiic symptoms,
such as tasting he food, beiching, heat IN he stomach
heartburn, &C. The only Iron Preparation that tSia
not blackel The teeth or 0te headache, Write for me
D Book, 90 pages, amusing and usshh reading sent
free,
Brown CHEMICAL COMPANY, Baltimore, Nd.
WiIhoft's Fever aud Ague Tonic.
For Chiis and Fever and all Diseases caused By ma
ldral poisoning QfHe blood. igarrdned cure. Price,
81. For sale By all druggists TTh&s
"AIderney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh AldeTney butter Ghurned every morning,
aud delivered in l6lb Ward" prints, Mt 45c per lb
AlgO oh ka nor huituru1ffk ko
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rcc's TurkIsI, RatIl,

oyercoats and ulsters; a full assortment. Else
man Bros, corner Of Seventh and streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-08

of the weather requires heavier clothing for com
fort and health Eiseman Bros, corner of Seventh
and L streets, can meet all your wants,
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"AIderney Dairy Wagons. !"

Fresh Alderney butter ohurned every morning,
aud delivered in hlb "Ward" prints, Mt 45c. per ID.
Also cottage cheese, &C. per ball buttermilk, &c.
per quart, and sweet milk &C. per quart.
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The HlieiId Baths.
Although die weather

Turkish. Russian. and Sulphur Baths. 903
street. Only first. class bath in the city.
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800 L ST.. near Judiciary So, will occupy new bath
October 1, 1il7 ST.. opposite Riggs House.
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MISy@ NOTICE.-wE HAVE
49, this day entered into q c9partnershlp under
sylvanla avenue, for the purpose of carrying on an
extensive Stove. Range, and Furnace business and
dealing In rst class makes OF goods In our line with
repairs and shall be pleased TO receive calls from the
former and present patrons OF the old firm OF Slbley
& Guy and t. l.. simpson, TO whom we are successors.
Il. +. SIMPSON,
II. Il. GUY,
"a Dop aulsg IA