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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16
MARKET NOTES.
NEW YORK MARKET.

The wholesale New York market quotations
show
BEANS Prime. - O5@:2 10 fair to good.
so G:205 per bushcl.
BUrrER.-Ncw York sold ut 2sc C630c for
choice in pals. and lSc.@2lc. common to
good; Wes'crn sold at 23c m)2ic.. and the
common Western nj Zoe q20c.
CHEESE Factory fancy, 1908 C; do.
fair 10 good. 1lc.@i2Ac.
EGGs.-Q Quotations ranged from IKE. for or
binary TO lSs9c.tor New York, New Jersey and
Pennsylvania.
FrouE.- snpgrfne, s3.60@ai10 Western,
"a. 2G@35. co extra New York. ; .20D:6. 30.
Hay. -Sn'aping, 81 90: clover. 81 .00@1 90;
salt. Csc, straw, Use. @oSI20.
HoIs. New York, 15c. C723c Eastern Ice
6l22c.; yea lings, re. CalSc.; clds. 4c NDI0c.
PETROLEUM. = Refined. . &C.: crude, 6I5c.
ole in bulk; in barrels, 71%c.; naphtha &C.
in shippin" order. and l2c. Oe'l y e. in cases
hogs re. Csc.
WHEAT. Spring No. 3. -. i5at-. VII.
waukce. No. 2. SLIT; amber. ~ - as; ~ :
white, Il. l9@$i.2l.
RYE State, s1.o514 m$l .O6]%
WooI.-Ohie. Pennsylvam, aud Virginia
No. |. 47c. @41c; NJ. ,, 43c. Ollie: ron"on.
3sc. Ollie: New York aud w" ti.rn Xxx sud x
Ale. @l3c.; No. l. acc. 0D4Sc.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.
FLouh.-Sta;o famly. S4.S7i lo155.C0: rye
fonr. -. 0a@5.l2l3; VIII, 81, Siatt $f.iG; amber.
51.l7 Corn, yellow, 55&c.: mixed sat.
So sc. &c.
pETR. IEUM. Refined. 49,; cru a.. 6i.o
q, State uu' West RI XX SIC Go51
X. 47c. C0sSc.: medium. soc. OD5lc.: coarse.
BOSTON MARRFT
FLoUR.-Frnm SI.000D5i % fur low ana
medium, to :i.7aC0 :6.01 Tar c1oice Mimi
sofa. Cnrn 5915cC06l y 'oi mix ana ycLc
BUTTER. -Cinmon. l4c. CdlS -; Vermont
dairy, 24r. 927c.; choice creamery 81 GO3S :.
CHEESE. -7c 0l41Sc.
BEANs.-@2. O00$2 Is
HAY.-Choice, S21@S23.
CATTLE MARKETS.
BUFFALO. Cattle, good quality. IS 600
IS. 90, hogs, fair to good, IS 1906. 05; best,
$685.
EAST LIBERTY, PENN Best cattle, IS IS /;
medium &c good, Sf.50@$5. 90; common to
fair. 80. 75C0S4.S0; Hogs, Workers, $3.50
SC. Philadelphia Sc 40t@s6.70. Sheep,
81. 2JGD:6.0O.
WATERFOWL, MASS. Cattle, choice, IS. 90
@s.75 extra. $700@s7.75 first quuity.
Sc. GOa So rs; second quality. s. 01995. 5 (;
third quality, S4.00@S:.75. Sheep And larab<,
wool sheep, q. 50@S5. 90; extra So GOO
$3.50; sE,riag lambs. SIC. @7Hc. Veal calves.
Sc. @6%c.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16
Sarah's Young Man.

A servant girls young man ex-
plains why he intends to marry her :
1.-The marriage of man with ordinary
requirements to a servant-girl appalls
him. Well, tastes differ. When mar
ry l want a helpmate-one who can
cook my victuals, mend my clothes,
Keep my home in order, and make me
happy. If girl can't do this ] say
that she is not fit to be the wife of n
true American. My girl can do all this
and great deal more, and l say that
she possesses a high grade of education.
1 shall do everything in my power to
make her life pleasant. If this is 'sel-
fish animalism. acknowledge the quail
ity. But who can improve ON it? In
this world we are in constant pursuit of
happiness, and | have got to learn of a
more fruitful source of enjoyment than
comfortable, home with a good little
wife to anticipate every wish, and to serve
to return"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16
Darnum's Greatest Show on Earth

The very name seems to carry with it
the prestige of success-Barnum's %
full grown elephants and baby ele-
plant, ETC., etc. Then there is the
other Barnums, the great Clothiers,
have an exhibit in their line equally
attractive. We never saw SO large and
fine variety on exhibition in one store.
Elephant men can get fitted, and from
them down to the smallest children,
from head to feet; a perfect forest of
ready-made clothing. They claim never
to be undersold. Go and see them, at
Nos. 1876, 1913 and 200 Chatham Square,
New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16
Rockford (nl.) Register
Fell Against a Sharp Edge.

This is furnished by Mr.. VIM. Will, 1913
Frankford ave, Philadelphia, Pa. Some
time since [ received a severe injury to my
back, by falling against the sharp edge of
marble step, the stone penetrating at
least a-half inch, and leaving a very pain
full wound. After suffering for time. I
concluded to apply st. Jacobs Oil, and
am pleased to say, that the results ex
ceeded my expectations. It speedily
allayed all pain and swelling, and by
continued use made a perfect cure. +
really think it the most efficacious lini-
ment | ever used.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16
Ahead. MS Usual.

The Knox hats this spring are the
nobbiest in the market. You can recog-
nize them on the street as far as you can
see them. This house broadway, cor
ner Fulton street. and under Fifth Ave.
nue. Hotel, New York, has so success
fully catered to the public taste that a
man is not considered an fat unless he
is crowned by Knox. His goods are the
recognized standard of excellence
throughout the world; agencies are es-
tablished in all the principal towns and
cities. This enormous business is the
result Of adopting the principle of "the
best at the lowest living prices" A
Knox hat is thing of comfort and
beauty until it is time to get another.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

SIS it possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up
and at work, and cured by so simple a
remedy
81 assure You it is true that he is on
tirely cured, and with nothing but Hop
Bitters, and only ten days ago his doc
tors gave him up and said he must die p
"Well-a day That is remarkable!
will go this day and get some for my
poor George know hops are good. -
Salem Post
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

VERY EASY Work. brief CONVEX
sation between two youths of eighteen,
which was overheard on Boston Com
mon the other day, has been printed.
care You working at the same place
you used TOP" asked one. "No," re-
piled the other, "that was too hard.
I've got another, where 1 don't get as
much pay into SIS a week, but don't
have anything to do except sit around
the"store. You see, my boss don't adj
vertise, and it's easy work for us"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

THOSE POTATOES. landlady
passed him dish of vegetables at the
dinner-table, and he helped himself to
about two spoonfuls, almost bankrupt
ing the dish, when she said to him,
with a smile on her face and ire in her
eye
"Those are newpotatoes, Mr.. Brown,
and some of the other boarders may
want some"
"Beg your pardon" choked Brown,
in surprise, as two or three effected an
unpleasant lodgment in his windpipe ;
81 thought they were peas" and then
he finished his dinner hurriedly.
Brown is now hunting around for
another boarding place.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16
The Greatest Blessing.

A simple, pure, harmless remedy, that
cures every time, and prevents disease
by keeping the blood pure, stomach
regular, kidneys and liver active, is the
greatest blessing ever conferred upon
man. Hop Bitters is the remedy, and
its proprietors are being blessed by
thousands who have been saved and
cured by it. Will you try it? See
another column. -E0gie.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16
NrNY Yor!S Thentrcs.

Droves of elephants. even, do not appear to
thin the house mt the Madison Square. Hazel
Kirke" has won the affections OF the peop'e as
10 other play ever did.
This is the last week of ''yoyagers in South
crn Seas at Booths. Don't miss it.
''ielicia or Womans Love" continues The
attraction at lie Union Square. 1t is drawing
well. and deserves il.
.'Bil!ce Taylor" does not seem TO wano at the
Standard, siandi room only, being nightly
announcement 1t is a good hing. perfectly
played and bids fair to beat ''Pinaforc.''
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

"kED as a rose Is she - Several
gentlemen were standing on the corner
of Galveston avenue, when one of the
most fashionable ladies of Galveston
passed on the sidewalk. "Ah - ex-
claimed one of the gentlemen, "what n
complexion there is nothing to beat it
in Galveston am proud of that
woman, / am" care You her hus-
band ?" asked a stranger. "No, sir. 4"
"Her father, then ?" "No, sir l am
no relative of her, but 1 am proud of
her complexion. I am the druggist
that sold it to her. I made it myself. :"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16
What IL Does.

Kidney-Wort moves the bowels regu-
larly, cleanses the blood, and radically
cures kidney disease, gravel, piles, bill
ious headache, and pains which are
caused by disordered liver and kidneys.
Thousands have been cured-why should
you not try it? Your druggist will tell
you that it is one of the most successful
medicines ever known. 1t is sold in both
Dry and Liquid form, and its action is
positive and sure in either form.-Dal-
las, Ter, Herald.
WHEN the Mormons are pushed to
the wall there will be no more sealing i'll
the temple.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16
IChambersburgh pa Herald.1

AFTER vAINLY spending five hundred
dollars for other remedies to relieve my
wife, 1 have no hesitation in declaring
that st. Jacobs Oil will cure Neuralgia,
says NJ. V. B. Hersom, Esq. (of PINT.
ham & Hersom), Boston, Mass an en-
thusiastic indorser of its merits.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

A WESTERN RoUNDUP.-The people of
Sydney, Neb., were so overrun with
thieves and cutthroats that they organ
lied what is known among ranchmen as
roundup. They drew a Gordon around
the town and drove all the bad charac-
tiers into Jail.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

GAS FOR her social standing" re-
marks a Colorado paper of singer,
sit will be sufficient to say that her
father owns 12S mules and is candi-
date for the Legislature"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

WHAT dear, fun-loving creatures boys
are. Some darling youths stretched a
wire across a sidewalk in Kansas City,
Mo-, few evenings ago. A citizen
hurrying home tripped over it, fell and
fractured his skull.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

INTIMIDATION" means most anything
in Ireland. An Irish lad ten years old
was in court the other day for whis-
Ting at man who was looking ont of
window, land thereby iniimidating
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

Or ,Ts death bed, the Cory Daily
Press exclaimed "you might as well
try to drive a railroad spike with tack
hammer as to run a nonpareil ne|spa-
per in a small plea town.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

To MAKE new hair grow use CARBoLTSE,
deodorized extract of petroleum. This natu-
raj petroleum hair remover, as recently i'm
proved, is the only thing that will really pro-
duce new hair. 1t is a delightful dressing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

"BE CANDID, doctor, said the patient,
when found with bottle of DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup. "You know it is a good
medicine" and the NJ. u. left in disgust.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

and all forms OF general debility relieved by taking
Mensman's PeptcnIzed Beef Tonic, the only
preparation of beef containing It's entire nutritious
STopeTties II not stmuian like the extracts
Of beef but contains bloodmakSng force generating
and DEMONSTRATING properties iS ,nTaiuabl6 in all sn
feebed conditions. whether the resr. OF exhaustion
nervous prostration overworL. or acute disease par
Ecularly il resulting from pulmonary complaints
1ANwELL. Hazard Co. Projectors. Neg York.
FoR SPECIAL RATES for advertising in this paper
apply to the publisher of the papcr. U16
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

PAUPERs. Savoy and Switzerland
have, in proportion to their population,
more paupers and imbeciles than any
other European country.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

An EXCHANGE says: ga young lady
resembles ammunition, because the
powder is needed before the ball."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16

OVER 400 colonies of the late war are
in the insurance or sewing machine
business.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16
FOR ORGANISMS"

ORGAN GEMS. (ss.5O) By F. l.. DAVENPORT.
ORGAN SELECTIONS. tsI5o) BY PzTERS.
BATISTE'S ORGAN vOLUNTARIES. $asI
BATISTE'S LAST COMPOSITIONS. s250
ORGANISMS RELIANCE. 90 Nos, each
Sl.25. Complete So BY EUGENE THAYER
ZUNDEL'S ORIGINAL ORGAN COM
POSITIONS. tSts5)
. In these six wellmade books VIII be found very
large number of Volul tares some classict some
new AMI light, but all good Org nsts will be glad
to the longer intact AID 10 adopt the shorter
compositions as themes from which to vary.
BIiicc Taylor, price reduced To- ~ cents.
OliyeTte, pre- reduced To 80 cents
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-04-16
FOREIGN.

"A bill passed by the Roumanian
Senate and sanctioned by the Govern
ment has been introduced in the Cham
Der of Deputies authorizing the Gov
eminent to expel all foreigners reason
ably suspected of compromising public
security.
Prince Pierre Napoleon died at Ver-
sailies, France, on Friday, of govt.
The Nihilist conspirators in Russia
were found guilty on Saturday and sem
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-25
Severance LIENS.

The firm of Springer & Co. have dissolved. Mr..
Springer having purchased Mr.. Cooks interest in
the stock. Mr.. X. q. Drake has been employed us
clerk by the new firm. Therefore, Mr.. Drake will
not attend the Institute, anticipated. We hear
that Mr.. Cook and family contemplate leaving Sew
erance and is offering his home for sale rent.
A little stranger came to the home of Mr.. Krwnn,
Sundny-another boy.
The new saloon seems to be doing a lively busi-
ness, judging from the number of men around
its door. going in and out, Saturday.
Mrs Mol and little daughter arrived, last Thurs
day.
Mr.. Ruben Kaufman eontemplates taking on over
land trip through Western Kansas, with the view of
locating there provided he finds better facilities for
stock raising than he has his farm here.
We hope that he will return with his mind fully
made up to remain in Doniphan County.
We learn that Mrs. Goodwin and family expect to
return to their old home in Maryland, about the
middle of September.
Mr. George Mowry has purchased the property
recently tenanted by Mr. Thos. Goheagan, belong
ing to Mrs. Sarber, of Highland.
Mr.. Tom Armstrong anticipates building himself
n dwelling house, soon.
Mrs. Kendall, last week, purchased for her niece,
Miss Clara Iams, nice piano. We congrstu-
late the Young lady on her good fortune. She is
said to be of the best pupils in the music class.
Miss Lena Lindner, of the pupils Of the Insti-
tute at Troy spent the Sabbath with friends in this
place.
Miss Lulu Warner, of Colorado, and Miss Clara
Dillon, of the vicinity of Highland spent Saturday
in Severance.
The school here will begin a week from next Mon
day, Sept. 5th. GrPsr.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-25
.JOHNSON&ZIM HERMAN
Highland SlaNv.

On last Friday, Constable Bob Hammond arrested
the man Knowles, who. it is said, figured most con
spicuously in the mysterious murder of Laura Sher-
reIl, near Highland Station. Knowles has been con
fined here ever since his arrest and his trial viii
come off this week, before Judge Trevett.
Miss Jennie Motter. one Of Wathenas charming
Young ladies, spent last week in our town. paying
her host of friends n visit.
Horse races are, Of late, becoming quite frequent
Notwithstanding the fact that the rivals of the
s.scrul persuasion almost invariably great interest
is manifest, and large crowd is always on hand
ready to offer gratis the large amount of gas required
to make the thing success.
Miss Lily Browning, of Stanberry, No., isstoppins
with her cousin, Mrs II. Kloss.
One day las, week, John Holub's smoke house. in
the rear of his meat Market discovered to be in
flames 1t was very fortunate for the business block
in which il is situated, that no wind was blowing
the time, for il most certainly would have laid con
siderable property in ashes, in n short time As il
vas. however. the fire was extnguished, after hui
little damage had been done If that ever-pres
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-25

Nh. Schock has just returned from his trip into Ne
braska, where he reports everything suffering for
want of rain.
Miss Hickman and Miss schock report a very IN
teresting time at the Troy Institute They both NJ
turned homo. last Sunday, account of III health.
Our school opens Sept, 9Th, with Mr.. Lucien Smith
principal. aud Miss Mamie Nesbit as assistant
teacher. Leona is usual, at the head in employ
ing good talent and paying good salaries.
Mrs. Moll, who went from this place . visit
East. has returned to hud her place Of residence
changed to Severance. But we are pleased TO know
that she has not forgotten Leona, she paid
flying visit. day last week.
There has been considerable controversy here as to
the relative merits of the Essays of Messrs Ingersol
and Black. in the August No. of the Nar1 A1eriedn
Rerier. The eontending parties have argued the
case with remarkably good humor. showing n toler-
ance of spirit which commendable.
Conflicting reports reach to how the extension
of the Missouri Pacific Railroad is progressing. OF
those who have gone from this place obtain work
on it Hiawatha, some have returned, satisfied
with the work and wages to be had at this place,
whila others who have stayed, write very eucour-
aging accounts trying to induce of their friends
join them. But authentic information is that the
grading is being done at a marvellous rate.
MARIUs.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-25
Daminlrn Ae.uL

Mr.. s. {. Hudson was taken down sick. last week
with congc-tive chill, and other diseases followed
His ense is complicated with different diseases On,
OF his arms and shoulders Is paynlyzed The attend
ing physicians after thorough examination Of III,
agree that Mr. Hudson is in a very critical con
dition. and that his recovery depends wholly upor
the very hest medical assistance and the most care
full and attentive nursing
Miss Nora Nesbit is sick with fever and under Ia,
care Of ply stefan. At last accounts we learn she
Is some what improved in her condition.
Mrs. Mcdaniel, wife of John Mcdaniel died al
| her residence, last week, and was buried in the
Doniphan Cemetery, on the following day.
Mr.. Isaac W. Hancock taken sick with u chill
while at work on the rail road, last week and La.
not been able to work since.
ID. W. iutchins is also having lively shaking uI
with the chills.
Mr. Adam Brenner Sr. is also sick, and Is not able
to attend to business
There other cases Of sickness in the ncighbor
hood, but no others Of serious nature.
Born, to the wife of W. II. Ncsbit. Thursday
An ust 18th. 1871, n boy.
George Quinn has returned to Doniphan. from hi.
trip TO Colorado. Georges health is very good.
Hon. W. II. Deekarl, of Marion Township. was in
Donphan, last Monday.
The b. & u. rail road company have commenced
the removal of their road from Doniphan. The
route for the road bed has been surveyed, the
contract for the grading has been It and the work
has been commenced. The men are at work nea-
the farm of Isaac Detwiler, ON Rock Creek They
have large force of men and teams at work, and
| from appearances, they intending to make fast
work Of the job, and complete the work rs pos
sible. From what learn. the depot ON the
line is 10 l,e built the re.iIenca I.aae
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-25

STANTON AND THE OS To RICuMOSD.-The New
York Sun, referring to the Chicago TriJHRes wild
story that the "On to Richmond articles writ
ten by Secretary Stanton says most of them were
written by Gen. Fitz Henry Warren, and none OF
them. or anything else that appeared in the
Tribune, written suggested by Mr.. Stanton,
except that after the capture of Fort DonelsOn n
private Of his used with his express consent
as part of leader concerning that event" Fitz
Henry Warren Washington correspondent Of
the Tribune. The articles honor to him.
The private note of Secretary Stanton, printed In the
Tribune that disclaimed, for his part, any
credit for the victory, and went on in this exalted
strain:
We owe recent victories to the spirit OF the
Lord that moved our soldiers to dash into battle and
filled the hearts Of with terror and dis
NAV. We may well rejoice at the recent victories,
for they teach US, that battles 10 he won
and by Us, in the same aud only that they
were ever won by any people, or in any age, since
the DAYS of Joshua-by boldly pursuing aud striking
the foe What under the blessing Of Providence /
conceive to he the true organization Of victory and
military combination Ia end this declared
in few words by Gen. Grants message to Gen.
Bucknrr: II propose to move immediately on your
works"
This was meant to hit Mcclellan. whose long quiet
on the Potomac, and endless preparation and or
gnnzing had worn out the peoples patience. This
assisted to nix the popular notion Of the time that
Fort DOnelson was taken, not by Gen G. +. Smith. =
putting himself at the head of the troops, and
leading them in n charge into the works, but by
Grants brave words after Buckner had signiied
readiness TO captnlate. And Grant and not
Smith promoted for il.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-25
MORE NOTES,

As the Normal closes Thursday. we are conscious
of the fact that one week from to-day will find us
scattered over the County. rr"niscnouSly. Let me
say in behalf Of the teachers present that have
enjoyed the best Normal held in Troy. En-
rollment not 80 large in years previous, hut the
intest far bctter We shall feel grateful Mr..
Shaner for ,lisehargng his duty imrartially. "A
for the people of Troy, enough cannot be said
Of them. Concerning educational gatherings,
anything they undertake is COED. and to sue
coed. The schools generally throughout the County
taken. Some have teachers in view, but have
not contracted, and some few have in view.
Just anything will do this class of school boards.
All they ask, lIave you n certificate p and .'will
you teach three months for slOOOOi If so. you are
my choice" Perhaps school boards don't figure
much on teachers expenditures, from September
to next September.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-25
Teachers, Association.

Association met, Aug. Eth, in School Building, at
Troy, for the purpose of eleeting officers Pres.
Clark in the chair. Notwithstanding the excessive
heat, quite number of teachers were present. The
following officers were elected
President, II. y. Shaner,
vicc-Presdents Z. Il. Martin, T. b. Marshall, Miss
Mamie Nesbi, &. W. Robertson.
Secretary, II. l.. Edwards.
Treasurer, Miss Nora Duuleavy.
BY vote of the teachers present, it was decided
to hold the meeting of ensuing term at Troy. in
six weeks, first meeting to he held the second Satur
day in October.
The following teachers were appointed to prepare
programme: ii. =. Shaner Nora Dunleavy. J. J. b.
ker, W. r. Wyatt, Miss Emma Toner.
N. l. EDWARDS, Secretary.