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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-07
Have a Purpose.

Carlyle once asked an Edinburg
studeAt-who tells it in the Milwau-
kee Se,,tinel-what he was studying
for. The youth replied that he had
not quite made up his mind. There
was a sudden flash of the old Scotch
mans eye, sudden pulling down OF
the eyebrows. and the stern face grew
sterner as he said: ''The man with
out a purpose Is like ship without
a rudder; waif, nothing, no
man. Have purpose IN life. if 1t is
only to kill and divide and sell oxen
well, but havea purpose and having
it, throw such strength of mind and
muscle into your work as God has
given you."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-07

Garnet, not to extend an invitation
to your nearest neighbor. When
did you arrive. 8
Last night. And Mr.. Denyen as
they shook hands, I took the liberty
of soliciting help from your hired
man in in digging a few bushels of
potatoes to take to market.
'Ha, ha, hap The good mans
laugh rang out loud and clear.
Did you really take Bob for hired
man? Why, this is my guest, Mr..
Lincoln-the gentleman who holds
the mortgage on your aunt's place.
lie, to use an expression in vogue,
is fairly rolling in riches. Hal ha 1!
ha! my hired man Miss Embers,
Mr.. Lincoln.
He strolled away and the twaw We're
left alone. No reply the fair face
was buried low in her hands, and
Garnet felt as if she could never meet
his gaze again. How came she to
make such an egregious blunder ?
Well, no apology would be admiss-
able now, and she must brave it out
as well as possible.
Garnet land now the hands were
removed from the flushed face, and
held in his warm clasp, you have
made mistake, and the only way
you can rectify it is to accept me al
your friend. Will you.
And plucky little Garnet, with a
coquetish glance from under her jet
black lashes. said:
i will. That is,' with pretty
hesitation to her voice, 'ifyou'll take
me and auntie's potatoes to market
with Mr.. Denven's horse. l wish to
purchase some groceries,
1t is needless to say that he did as
she desired, and late in November
when the air was chill and keen, ano
the fakes of snow eddied to the
ground and covered it with a mantle
of white. Robert Lincoln presented
Mrs. DarIey with deed of the place
and took Garnet away with him tt
his city home, where, as his wife, sh.
reigns quite royally and he always
blesses the day when he dug potatoes
with her, and she took him for Mr.
Denven's s hired man.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-07
The "Year without a Summer. y

We continue to receive occasional
inquiries concerning the year in
which there was no summer" Some
persons appear to have a wrong idea
as to the time. 1t was the year 1916.
1t has been called the "year without
a summer )" for there was sharp frost
in every month. There are old farm
ers still living in Connecticut who
remember 1t well. II was known as
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-07
MARRY A GENTLEMAN.

Marry a gentleman,
Girls, If you can,
Minded and built
On the generous plan,
Though he may neither
Have silver or gold,
Title or fortune.
ITO have or to hold"
Though he may labor
With spade or with hoe.
Though ye may not
But his mother-tong know,
Though he may live under
Society's ban,
Marry a gentleman,
Girls, If you can.
Marry gentleman,
Girls, If you can,
Gentle and tender
Tnpngh ne lcaH a mnns 4 Z
one who VIII treasure
His child or his wife,
Scorntng to rob them
Ofsweetness in life.
One who. will never
The brute's part assume,
Filling his household
With sorrow and gloom,
lion loves altar,
The flame you would fan,
Marry a gentldman,
Girls, If you can.
You will be happy,
And you will be glad,
Though he only
Be commonly clad,'
Pleasure is tieeting,
And life but span-
Marry a gentleman,
Girls, If you can.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-07
THE MISTAKE GARNET MADE

A little low browed, yellow cottage,
sleepingly nesting meat canopy o.
branching henlecks. Here dweit
Mrs. DarIey, or the Widow Darley,
as she was commonly called by the
inhabitants of Linden. Here. since
the departure of her niece. Garnet,
her brother Roberts child, for the
city to learn her dressmaker's trade,
which event occurred couple of
years ago, she had lived alone, sub
sisting on the produce she raised on
the lew acres of ground attached to
the outage, which she managed to
sell or barter away for groceries al a
thriving town three miles distant.
Day was fast verging into dusk.
Indeed for sometime twilight had
lain gray upon the scene, aud only q,
silver line kissed the, purple tops of
the distant mountain. The Widow
barley sat by the window husily en-
gagged in darninga Notwithstanding
stocking ever IL mammoth mock or
ange, belnoaning with her every
stitch her recent attack of rheuma-
tism, which confined her to the house,
when she was thoroughly conscious
of the tacl that her services were
needed out doors. Now was the time
I to dig her potatoes, now the time to
gather certain apples, and do every
thing. in fact, and here she was, not
oniy unable to get about, but SO
heavily tranmeIed 10y debts. that she
found it impossible to secure the as
sistance Sd much needed.
We'll, | declared
This exclamation was caused hy the
rumbling old stage coach, that daily
passed her house, stopping at the
front date, from which alighted her
niece, who ran lightly up the walk
and into the house follow ed by a
strongly-built man, bearing on his
shoulder a good. sized trunk. which
he deposited In the hall ere making
his exit.
"HOw dye do, Aunt Susan p with
a hug and kiss. Not slave to
rheumatism, hope?'
Yes replied the Widow Darley,
who. by the way, was atiny woman
OF 40, with a face not unlike the
wrinkled apples that grew on the tree
in the garden. the monster has me
again in his clutch. But. what yer
brings you home? You haven't
surely been sent adrifi
Yes. Aunt tremor of pain
threading her voice. in spite of her
efforts to appear unconcerned, times
are dull and Madame Brown has Sc
little work that she deemed II expe
dent to dispense with the services oil
those girls who proved the most in.
competent. /, being The least skill.
ful of all her apprentices, was dis
charged without regret. Most sum.
mariIy she dismissed me. withhold.
ing the few faint words of commen.
dation che grudgingly bestowed upor
the others. l have no taste fol
dressnaking, and am termed 9
regular botch. Not very good rec
OmmendatiOn to hold secure another
situation, eh But, never mind
aunt! ! see / am needed at home
How are things prospering?'
Not at ALL in her NEST dolefu
tone; the place is fairly weighted
down with mortgages, and. foraugh
| know to the contrary, Mr. Lincolr
may foreclose any day. Yes, any
day may hnd us without a shelter
Our larder is about empty, and there
is no money to replenish it, all of tn,
-four has been ScrAped from the bar
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-07

While the Hon. Neal Daw was de-
livering his temperance lecture at
Belair. on the evening of the 18th
inst. an owl entered through the
window Of the Court house, and
perched oil an elevation overlooking
the speaker and audience. For a
time he distracted the attention Of the
people from the lecturer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-07

II is a great pity to see how many
people allow cough or Geld to 60
and thus pave the way to
an untimely grave from the effects of
consumption. A pleasant, safe, RE-
liable and cheap remedy is DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Price rs cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17
State Of w est Virginia,
County OF Jefferson, tC

County OF Jefferson, to-wlt:
IN the County Court, November Term,
l. 1881, (Ith Day.
At Term Of said Court continued and
held the tenth day of November, 1881.
Osburn District-Daniel HcilebOwer and
DIR. A. l.. Thomson.
Middleway District-John +. Shaull, Da-
vid T.. Jones and Charles Il. LittletOwn.
Potomac District-John Keplinger aud
James A. OsbOurn.
Shepherd District. VI. Hendricks and
Philip X. Molcr.
IIarpcr's Ferry District and Bolivar Dis
trict-Adam Cockrell and John q. Cock
rell.
Charlestown District-Davenport Wilt
shire, VIM. BcaIl and Robert Chew.
The above named persons are appointed
Road Surveyors ia the different Districts,
their terms of office TO take effect from
January lst, 1882, and the former Road
Surveyors are notified TO hand over to the
newly appointed Road Surveyors all tools
and other property belonging to the Coun-
~, and tie new Road Surveyors are re-
quired to return an Inventory Of all pub.
lie property in their hands 1T or before the
next Term Of this Court.
\ Copy-Testc.
L. 4. MOORE,
Clerk OF this Court.
Dec. Il 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17
HOLIDAY GOODS !
SPLENDID STOCK OF GOODS
FORT THE HOLIDAYS.

HAVE just received and have now on
L exhibition special line of Fancy Goods
suitable for Christmas and New Year
presents. ] name in part:
Books, Albums, Writing Desks, Ink
Stands, Flower Stands, Vases, Blocks,
Box Papers, Back Cannon Boards, Tool
Chests, &c, &c.
ALSO Il splendid line of Silk and Linen
Hamdkerchiefs, Lace Ties, Fichues, Lace
Collars, &C., &c.
| would respectfully solicit an eNamina-
ton OF my stock in the above line OF
goods feeling confident that it cannot be
surpassed in QUALITY, STYLE OR
PRICE.
Thankful for the liberal patronage en-
tended to me last year in this line of goods
| would respectfully ask for continu-
ance of the same during the present sea-
son. Very respectfully,
JNO. +. WELSuANS.
Dee Il II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17

n r.. LICKLIDER has received 4 nice
VI. LOT of Christmas presents consistingas
follows:
Vases of all kinds from Is cts. to $l.25;
Glass Tea Sets, Glass Pitchers, Majolica
Pitchers, Butter Plates and Pickcl Dishes,
Toy Sets of all kinds, China Toys Of all
kinds, Mustache Cups, Motto Cups and
Mugs, Celery Stands, Fruit Stands, Night
Lamps Of all kinds, Silver Spoons. Forks,
Butter Knives and Casters, Pistols, Peck
ct Knives of all kind, Looking Glasses,
also Gold Band China Tea Set, A pieces.
Call and examine my stock for am going
to sell these goods of cheap.
Dee. II IL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17

County OF Jefferson, o-wit {:
| y the County Court, November Term,
L 1881, (ith Day.
At i Term OF said Court continued and
held the tenth OF November, 1881
Change made at this Term in the Dis
trict lines between the Districts OF Shep-
herdstown, llarper's Ferry and Charles
town. -....
Beginning at the corner Of Knott and
FlaDagan on the Potomac River, running
thence by straight line to the corner Of
John \. Link and John MUler, In Eliza
beth Jones lire, thence with line OF Link
ana Moler and passing south Of Nichols
shop, and OIL in the same direction TO n
point in the line between Daniel Link and
Philip Molcr about forty rods East Of the
IIalltown aud Shepherdstown turnpike,
thence by straight line passing East OF
UniUuyiIle 10 The crossing Of the aforesaid
turnpike and the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, thence by 4 straight line 10 the cor
ner of Mary Y. X. Beall and Maria l..
Macfarland, and thence with their line TO
their corner in the old Warm Spring road
and thence with said road 10 Schaefier's
cross roads. The other lines Remain as
established by first order dividing the
County into Five Districts.
a Copy-Teste. ,.., ~
7. A. MOORE,
Clerk of County Court
nnc IT Ivy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17
E Under the new apportionmcnt for

rag Under the new apportionment Tor
members of Congress, made at the last ses-
sion of that body. West Virginia will be
entitled to four Congressman, and it Will
he one of the duties of the Legislature in
January to lay off the State into four Con-
gressional districts instead Of three, as
now. The Democratic papers are already
busily engaged e-districting the State,
and worrying as to how the State can be
laid off so rs to make all the districts DEM
ocratic. The Wheeling Register says it is
opposed to all the plans so far made pub
lie, for the reason that they cut the State
mp into four shoe-string districts, and
rather than do that, it would prefer to give
the Republicans one district. The fact Is
there is a section of this State embracing
large amount of the lst Congressional dis
trict that is going to be hard TO "get
around" and the Legislature will be
compelled to do some mighty nice gerry
wandering, says the Grafton Sentinel, il
they get four congressional districts and
not give the Republicans a pretty good
snow for one Congressman ut the very
least
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17
GO TO
Baker & McMurran'S

nor fine and cheap pcnkniycS; nice fine
L cheap Stationery; things suitable for
Nmas gifts; pretty and useful Toilet Ar
ticlcs; fine Cigars and Smoking TobaccoS;
fine Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders;
Cigar and Cigarette Cases; Gold and Sill
yer Paper; Bristol Boards; Tissue Paper;
Florida and Lavender Waters; fine Ger
man Colognes; Triple Extracts for the
Handkerchief, ColOrcd Papers for trim
mings; cheap Lanterns and Lamp; extra
Lantern Globes; Ink Stands, Inks, Pens
and Pencils; Indelblc and Copying Pen
ellis 40 cents; Pocket Books; Jcwelry
genuine; Thermometers and Barome-
tiers Violin and Guitar Strings; Essences
and Extracts for ilavoring, 81.
BAKER & MCMURRAN.
Dec. IL Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17

A LADY's WIsH.-"Oh, how do wish
nv skin was as clear and soft rs you're"
said lady to her friend. " on can east
" make il So" answered the friend.
"How 2" injured the first lady. BY
using Hop Bitter$, that makes pure rich
blood and blooming health. 1t did it for
me, us YOU observe. Cairo Bulletin.
Col. Jno. w. Forney, the well
known editor and politician, OF Phila-
drlphia, died in tina. city on Friday OF
last week, aged Ga Yeas. In his death
the South looses powerful friend.
The visit of the French delegates to
Yorktown has had an important result
already having led TO the formation, in
Philadelphia, of a Colonization Society,
with capital of S3,0OO,OOO, to take up
the vine.lands of Virginia and North
Carolina and assist French enigrants 10
settle on them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17

Joseph Warren Keller, lawyer,
soldier and legislator, and Republican
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
was born in Clark county, Ohio; will be
forty-siX years old OH January 30th, next;
was educated at the public schools and ut
Antioch College. Labored OH Il farm, and
taught a term of school; read law on a
farm until the autumn of 1856, when he
entered law Office in Springfield, and
was admitted to practice III 1858; success
fully practiced in Springfield until he ell
listed In the army, in 1861; was commits
stoned Major, participated in the battle of
Rich Mountain, the first of the war, and
i'm engagements at Cheat Mountain and
Elkwater, Va. In November, with his
regiment, he joined Buell. in Kentucky,
and spent the winter following. In 1862
he became Lieut.-Colonel, led the first en-
petition into Georgia, destroyed the salt
peter works and made some captures. In
September, 1862, he accepted the Colonel
CIV of the 10th Ohio Infantry, then in
camp in Ohio, and, subsequently was
twice wounded in the battle ut Winches-
ter, Virginia, June, 1868. Joined the
Army OF the Potomac in July, 1868, and
was in pursuit of Lees army. In August
1863 went with the Western troops to en-
New York City and Brooklyn. Returned
in September, and bore prominent part
in the battle of Mine Run and other minor
affairs that year. III March, 1864, was
transferred to the Sixth Army Corps. At
the battle of the Wilderness was wounded,
a ball SCATTERING both bones of the leg and
forearm, which disabled him until August
when again, at Harper's Ferry, he re-
sumed command of the brigade, with his
arm in sling, and fought in the battles
of Opequon, Fishers Hill and Cedar
Creek. AT Opequon he was wounded by
4 shell, but moi disabled, and his horse
WAS shot under him. At Fishers Hill he
without orders, with his command sue
cessfuliy assaulted the fortified flank of
the enemy, and captured many prisoners
and guns. At Cedar Creek he commanded
the Third Division OF the Sixth Army
Corps, and distinguished himself for ener-
~ and gallantry, for which he was brey-
cited Brig. In December he rejoned
the Army Of the Potomac in front of
Petersburg, was posted on the left of the
fortified line, and was there actively en-
gagged. March, 1865, led a successful as
sault upon the enemy's outline works, and
was complimented in general orders
April he charged with his division in g
final assault, which carried the main
works and resulted in the capture OF
Petersburg and Richmond. Joined in the
pursuit and capture of Lees army. lie
was brevetted Major-General for gallant
and distinguished services during the
campaign ending in the surrender of the
confederate commander, Gen. X. Z. Lee
He went with the corps South to capture
JOhnston's army in North Carolina, ant
hearing AT Danyille of IFS contaminated
surrender, with portion of his staff
pushed across the country fifty miles t
witness il. He left the army June %
1865, and resumed the practice of law a
Springfield
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17

The Chicago Interocean says: Several
things have transpired here within the
last few days that Guiteau had for long
time contemplated doing something
which would, in lis estimation, immortal
ize him. More than two. years ago he
made the acquaintance here of H. b. Por-
ter, who is i'm business OH State Street.
He then told him that he intended TO 80
TO Washington and create stir that
would make his name famous I'll over the
Wo. Id.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17

az" In the Circuit Court at iagerstown,
Md, last week, the following case was
heard
State VS.. the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Co. Indictment for obstructing the pub
lie highway at Sandy Hook. The public
road leading from Harper Ferry to We
verton makes loop and crosses the rail
road twice within a short distance in the
village. The long freight trains stop at
Sandy Hook to take water, and while
standing there obstruct the road at both
crossings. Sometimes, the proof showed,
conyoys of trains obstruct the crossing az
hour or more at a time. The matter has
been asitated tor some time. A petition
was gotten up to open Il road on the othel
side of the railroad, thus avoiding both
crossings; but it was found that there was
not land enough for road between the
row of houses and the railroad property,
and the company refused to allow the Use
of their land. Mr.. Syester said that there
is every disposition on the part of the COM
pany to remedy the trouble. The Court
remarked that while it is essential that the
public roads should be kept clear, the rail
road is itself great public highway, and
should not be Distracted if it can be
avoided. They, therefore, heard the evil
dence and propose to withhold their iudS.
ment long enough to give the railroad
company an opportunity to remedy the
trouble.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17

s@ The Virginia Legislature assem- Sc,
bled on Wednesday of last week. Inc
Senate was called to order by Lieut.
Gov. Walker. G. H. Causey was Sc
lected Clerk, w. II. French, OF Giles
county, Sergeantst-arms, and Peter >.
Carter (coloIed) Doorkeeper. Rev. >;
Lafferty was appointed stenographer OF
the Senate. Mr.. Wyatt NJ. Elliott was
elected President proiem, over Mr. Ao-
solem Koiner, the democratic nominee,
by a vote of 16 to IA. The House OF
Delegates was called to order by the
clerk, Mr.. P. H. McCauliy. ]. G. Fow-
Ter, Of Washington county, the Read
ulster caucus NOMINEES for Speaker, was
elected over Mr.. Marshall Hanger, the
vote standing Sc to SO. Mr.. McCaully
was reelected Clerk. W. I. Humphrey,
of Hanover, was elected Sergeant-at
arms; II. J.. Harris (colored) of Norfolk,
first Doorkeeper, aud J. w. Southwark,
of Henrico. second doorkeeper.
A caucus of rcadjuster members OF
the General Assembly Tuesday night
last nominated Hon. ii. H. Riddleber-
ger as their candidate for United States
Senator, to succeed Senator J. W. John
ston. Every readjuster member was
present except two, Riddleberger him
self and one Delegate. Mr.. Riddleber-
ger received the unanimous vote, no
other candidate being mentioned. Mr..
Riddleberger was sent for, and when he
entered the hall was greeted with pro
longed cheers and other evidences OF
pleasure. lie briefly addressed the
caucus, expressing how ready and how
willing he was 10 accept, but he could
not express how grateful he was tor the
honor bestowed upon him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17
FRANK LEsLIE's SUNDAY MAGAZINE.

FRANK LESlIE'S 81 SDA1 MauhHtNE'
The January issue Of this admirable monthly
il. in all respects, holiday number, and rtn CTS
great credit on the new editor, I De VIII TAI
mage, d. ID. 1t OPENS with charming illustra-
ted Christmas Carol, By R. II. Stoddard, follow
ed by an illustrated article Of much Interest "A
Brief Chat About Christmas. "Co'd Weather
Talk" by w. {. Gray; "A Christmas Homi'y,",
and "Cirstmas and Epiphany Celebration me-
etc are timely aud excellent articles. Inc
"Reminiscences of an Old New Yorker are
hams's Trial" is concluded, and two OF deep IN,
ices, commenced, entitled, "Magarets Eneml,
by Inc author OF maid Marj"ry," ETC.,, aud
'PrudeIce Winterburn," by Sarah Doudney.
There are short Stories sketches, essays, poems,
etc., by celebrated writers, and the Home Pulpit
lives sermon by Rev. DIR. Talmage, "The
Maugcr" Among the mauy attractive features
of the number, which abounds With entertaining
instructive and ediiying reading, Is No. !. o.
people Have Met" by the Editor, introduc-
ing, with illustrations, William Cullen Bryant,
Washington living. Peter Cooper, Daniel Web
STR and Dr. j. q. Holland. The price OF mum
Der is ~ cent; yearly subscription, So, post paid:
Address, FRANK LESLIE, Publisher, 53, % and
81 Park Place, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17
NOTWITHSTANDING

TIE scarcity of MILLINERY GOODS
| we still have on hand and are constant
~ receiving the most desirable goods IN
the market, which will be made up and
trimmed in the latest style by Il FIRST
CLASS CITY MlLIINER, who is con-
stautly in the store 10 wait on customers.
JNO. +. WELSllANS.
Dec L II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17

johnson Kinney has entered s'h,
against the Baltimore and Ohio Ra'iroaa
Company, claiming 1900 damages ie
Injuries which he alleges was causei ~
the negligence Of tie employees OF ls
company. Mr.. X. had one Of bis re-.
badly mashed o,s the Baltimore and %"
ROAD In West Virginia, last JuIy. -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17

Mr.. Bookwalter, late democratic csnpi'
date for Governor OF Ohio, Is not prss
depressed by his defeat. Last Tbur'1..
a week be took a spin from springhep "
Dayton on bicycle, and hb physical esl
dition Is said TO be superb.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17

Ha~ Mr.. J. j. Stump, Grand Secre-
tary of the |. o. G. II. of this State,
from Berkeley county, delivered a
temperance lecture in the NJ. E. Church
South, in this place, on Tuesday even
ing last, to a large audience. The
Lodge of this town, turned out in full
regalia. Mr. S. is good speaker, aud
his lecture was highly appreciated. He
pictured the drunkard and the rum-scl
ler in truthful characters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-12-17
Clerk of County Court
Dec. II

CEASONINGS-Coriander, black pepper,
y red pepper, sage, sweet marjoraIn.
Spices-Ciovcs, mace, nutmeg, mustard,
ground ginger, celery salt. - -
BAKER & MCNCRRAN.
Deg - III