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JUDGE SETTLE.
IIis Test Against vance-Thr ChIcngo Con.
vcntIon.

subscriber for this journal who read
the communication In yesterdays paper which
urges Judge Settle for n position IN the Cabinet
says that communication did not give all the
points in favor Of the Judge. lie says Settle ran
for Governor in North Carolina, Vance (now
United States SENATOR being his competitor Such
was the strength and popularity of the Judge that
he developed larger vote than was evor cast in
that State before or since. Just before or at the
time he was appointed to his present position
President Grant was seriously considering the
appointment Of Judge Settle to a position
In the Cabinet; aud in the Chicago Re-
pu blican National Convention Mf. Settle was
iavorite among the Grant delegates forth nomi-
nation for Vice. President, The above-na sub.
scribor says further: / find, by reference TO my
scrap-book, that Immediately after the last person
was put in nomination for Vice President (namey,
Governor Davis, of Texas), the chairman of the
Florida delegation, Mr. Hicks (who, by-thc.byc, IL
now in training for n Cabinet position), stated to
the Chicago Convention that, having discharged
our duty and offered our candidate, on consul
tation with other States who arc in harmony with
us, and yielding as We deem 1t our duty and our
privilege TO do to the great State Of New York, q
and with the consent of those who have
seconded the nomination, now, sir, Withdraw the
name Of Thomas Settle and substitute therefor the
name of Chester A. Arthur" [Applnusc.l Then
Mr.. Harris Of North Carolina. said "As one who
seconded the nomination of Hon Thomas Settle,
know that act in accord with his wishes, know
Ing that the success Of the Republican party
Is paramount with him to all other considerations
and / now beg to concur In the withdrawal of his
name as candidate for the Nice-Presidenoy
In favor Of General Arthur, of New York
That "opened the ball." and there followed sew
cral other Withdrawals; but the attempt to make
the nomination Of Arthur unanimous lnilcd. In
the one ballot taken, Florida (Which had instructed
its delegates to vote for sclle) voted her full mum.
Der for Arthur. The one vote which was cast for
Settle was from Indiana.
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STAR ROUTES AND fHrNos.
nr. James and HIs specisi work :
DIstrict Grand Sury-pe9"rers' q

The commission Of the Pcstmaster-uen-
era expires on the 10th OF Octobir' resident AT
thur will therefore at once addriss hlmseH 10 lhe
business Of Cabinet. making, for the selection OF
one Will necessarily involve thi Vlrtual seleeuon
Of all the others. Mr. James wil not DC retained.
The decision Of the President go 10 new iork
for Secretary OF the Treasury settles that' inc
special work of Mr.. James, the business
VIII have so far progressed TIA ms Ielrihg VIII
cause no change in that partitla without ex-
pressing an opinion as to Mr.. ames poiicy OIL re-
ducing expenses by cutting o. nals, inuy pe
said that II has not the suppoI Oh oiu ana capa-
bic officials in the service, while thoso nearest
TO him in official relation fneiy express uoupts
OF It's wisdom in some INN, PIucuIars'
Many persons sternly opposN 70 lrauus ques-
ton the expcdiency Of a curtai Ihe1V so s"eePihs
and declare the impossibilty 4 procuring an ap-
preparation on such basis 1he Toes oitoo many
Senators and Ropre entatiyeg III Oonsress nave
been trodden on for that W 'uiies WIN nave
drawn attention to thc quesloh Whetner OF not
the mail service shall be par OF tue sct'lementof
the country even when II dtes not pay directly.
The District grand jury, whih meet carry next
week, VIII, II Is now said, have the'r h''ohuoh NJ
once called to the star route cases sopiiUn has
been said about the delays. ~ -Itneir motives
that any tack of promptness now would
bo construed TO the disadvantage Of distin-
guished officials. Il seems to be proba bic that
no delay will again occur, though the knowing
suggestion not to be too sure Is oilen heard The
attitude of the star.rouers Is that of defiance.
Still, Mr. Brady has been here for some time, and
expresses himself us anxious for trial. While one
hears ofthe certainty Of conviction by overwhelm-
Ing testimony, he is also made acquainted with the
fact that the side against which this evidence Is to
DO given has any amount OF torpedoes-,hat is,
proof Of bribery to commit perjury, "squealing,"
besides testimony which will be blown sky high
with the agents who fixed" 1t; of exposures,
should opportunity occur, of attempted black
mailing by persons Ia the employ OF the Gov
crnmcnt Of money making by these persons while
pretending to gather proof to convict the star
reuters; OF pinchng and selling as money could
be made. IF half Is true that Is thrown out the
alleged star frauds are small affairs. If only a
small part Of what is alleged in this regard be
made good surely the coming trias-that is, IL
they do comc-will be Of remarkable interest for
the number and kind of rascas who will be ex-
posed other than the alleged star consplraors.--
InrI SuN
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MUTILATING COINS.
How the Money of ihe Realm Is Clipped
and Punched.

United States Treasurer Gilfillan is con-
stnntly in receipt of letters from all parts of the
country complaining of the growth in quantity of
coins with holes in them. Some of the writers
make inquiry rs TO what the Treasurer will give
for such damaged coins the inquiry being made
evidently with view of going into the business
of punching coins. A paragraph taken from one
Of the New York papers is shown to the Treasurer
which reads thus:
The following card has been distributed among
merchants In this city: "Thc Unitcd States Gov
ernment has fixed tho following values ON silver
coins with holes in them. Dollars, G5 cents; half
dollars, 10 cents quarters, 10 cents dimes, cents
Treasurer Gilfllan replies to this that his office
has no knowledge ofany such fixed value. The
only information he can impart in this matter is
that the Government always dcducts for the abra-
sion ofgold coins or diminished weight a the rate Of
between four and five cents grain. As to silver
coin, the Government gives the face value any time
within twenty years amer diie of coming, and no
deduction is made for natural abrasion. The rule
would seem to be In the matter OF perforated
coins to deduct from their face value the market
price per ounce for silver, according TO the loss
In weight by cutting holes in the coin. The law
provides peualty for the act of diminishing the
weight of silver and gold coins of not more than
two years imprisonment, nor more than $1,000.
The language of the statute Is, that every
person who by any art, way, or means defaces,
mutilatcs, scales, or lightens the
gold and silver coins shall be imprisoned" &c.
Washington business men arc complaining of the
annoyance. which is becoming serious on account
Of the great big holes in the coins in circulation.
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press train. The Governor is expected at York.
town, and will be accompanied by Mrs. Plaisted,
who is not only clever young lady, but bcautl--
ful one.
Mrs. MARK BRoDHEAD, with her little
daughter, is stopping at Elbcron Long Branch, en-.
joyng the sea breeze with her sister, Mrs DIR.
Conlling, OF New York. Later they expect to
gather autumn leaves at the famous Delaware
Water Gap.
GENERAL j. III. BAKER, once Commits
sioner of Pensions, has been nominated a railroad
commissioner Of Minnesota. General Hulburt's
report ON the charges preferred against Baker by
Miss Ada Sweet, ofthe Chicago pension agency, In
the Forty-third Congress, is still extant
CEpHAs THAYER, of Medway, Mass, now
In his ninety.thlrd year. attended the sincral
monies of President Garfield on Monday in that
town. He also attended tho funeral OF President
Washington in 1900, being then eleven years old,
and Is still vigorous both mentally and physically.
The response to the proposition that
Philadelphia shall erect in Faimount Park n
monument to the memory of President Garfield
has been so prompt and sympathetic ns to show
that 1t Is just what the people had in mind, need
Ing only public suggestion to give that artistic
and enduring turn TO the sentiment Of admiration
and aiiection.-P Phadieiphid Press
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YOUNG roLKs, HISTORY or AMERIcA lam



Secretary Windom's letter of August
last to committee of cx- Union soldiers, printed
in Thursday mornings edition OF THE REPUDLIcAN,
Is not satisfactory, nosmuch MS its facts Nnd figures
are too mcagre. In the first place, after specifying
oil the reasons that ought to secure the discharge
Of an cXsoldier, II is said that there are "other
reasons equally good. Pray whGt are they, and
how many oX-soldier services lave been dis.
pensed with for those other reasons? The Secre-
tOry says he has discharged eight ex.Unon sol.
ders.,, How many. discharges las he made
IN Hll? II he has disclgrged but. nine,
from what he intended. Again, he says thirty.
two soldiers aud their dependent relatives have
been appointed 10 places in the Treasury by him
but he does not say how many others he Inns ap-
pointed who have no claims ON either the party or
the country, If he has appointed ihirty-iwo SOL
ders aud their relatives and siSiy- four of other
classes that will not look so well. Finally, are
there not enough cempaient cx Union soldiers To
I'LL all vacancies? Aud Is II MOI the lnw2 See
section l7Dl Revised Statutes. BLANCA.
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THE ANGEL FACE.


Did you ever see u picture
Hanging on some household wall,
Where each coloring OF feature
Did some dream Of hope recauY
Have you never paused to listen
For the parted lips to speak.
As your eyes began TO glisten
Aud tear fell down your cheelrf
There's an eloquence. feeling
That is sad and yet sublime,
Purest impulses revealing
When we stand beneath this shrine
or some dead. some cherished loved one
Looking in felt silence down
From ont those eyes 80 earnestly
Where once our features shone.
We may forget the llmner
And the picture may grow dim,
But those hallowod emotions
Sink down deep the soul wlthini
And the innocence ofchlldhood
That we felt had long since fed
Again wells sweetiy IN our hearts
AT the Image OF the dead.
C. r. Green, Jor The Republican
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In speaking of the recent article in THE
REPUBLICAN about the employment of Democrats
in the Departments n Government official said yes.
terday to a reporter Of THE REPUBLICAN,, There Is
no use of trying to puta stop tosuch appointments
1t cannot be done As long us Cabinet officers Ike
Secretary Blaine recommend ex- -confcderatcs and
Democrats for appointment, and all the Senator's
with possibly two exceptions, do the same thing,
the heads of the Departments have no other alter
native but to make the appointment. For this rea
son all attempts TO check this evil have failed and
think that Il will never DC sueee eiulp The only
way 20 stop II In measure Is 10 announce the
name and the nnmCS Of those who recommend a
person Mhen an appointment Is mAde.
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Surface Sewerage.

Surface sewerage costs the city of Chi
cago nothing As the bellies of that city stand in
the streets thereof, talking with their b,aus aud
nursing DER their matrimonial prospects, they dig
their big toes into the ground, ana soon construct
six. foot sewer. And then the Chicago boys 90
raying rapturous over tho "dear little footscy
tooscys" of their girls 1t would have been
money in the Mchganders' pockets lately II they
could have Ind q Chicago girl to 20 round and
"stomp out the fire Hp there"
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.PREsrDEYr HAYES thus explains VIII,

EN-PREsIDENT HAYES thus explains why
he removed Mr. Arthur from the New York col.
lectorship! "The issue with Arthur, MS collector of
the port Of New York did not arise from want Of
confidence in his capacity ability, but on ques.
ton Of method In reforming the civil service. The
issue having been made. and Mr.. Arthur declining
To yield the point of difference the alternative had
to be met, and his removal was ordered, but with
extreme reluctance"
OF all the men named to succeed Cen
eral Burnside as United States Senator from Rhode
Island, Nelson W. Aldrioh seems TO be the best
fitted for the office. He is business man of the
highest character, clear and leyel.headed, of
broad gauge, u man who would do credit to the
State and exercise a good influence in the Senate.
-BOsiOu Herald
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Since General James took c,argo of the
ost.Olicc Department he has saved to the Coy
enment the amount Of Sl,GOOOOO most Of which
was saved by cutting down the enormousexpenses
of the star route system ana the records show thai
not more than iity complaints Of the reduced SER
vice have been Teceiyed.-Etellipg star. The
above is an absolute ihsehoOd 10 will be shown
when Congress meetsthat, while the expenses have
been cut down in certain quarters the expenses in
other matters are higher than ever,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-30

On hepremises of Colonel j. II, Tatum,
on Mobile Bay, Is mammoth fig tree, being nine
feet six inches in circumference at the smallest
part OF the main trunk It's top is nearly forty feet
high, presenting to the bcholder one vast dome of
foliage and fgt II bears at the rate of from one
hundred to three hundred bushels OF fruit per an-
num.-MdcOn (Gr.) Telegraph.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-30

The incident of two distinguished
United States Senators smoking their cigars us
they rode in tho funeral procession at Cleveland
Is regarded by correspondent rs an ofIenso
against dccency of sufficient magnitude to justify
mention in the general report of the ceremonies
For our own part we regard this as very small
oliense-for United States senator.-Cinciaaati
Ennnirer-
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SEC. 1854. Personshonorably discharged
from the military or naval service by reason of
disability resulting from wounds or sickness in
Cured in the line of duty shall be preferred for
appointments TO civil Offices: Provided, They are
found to possess the business capacity necessary
for the proper discharge Of the duties of such
nnapaa
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Draw Poker In Texas.

Draw poker in Texas consists of draw
Ing bowle.knfe ana poking the other fellow in
the ribs with Il.
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yITANTED-BY a GENTLEMAN AND WIFE,
w 2unfnrnlshed Rooms for housokeeplngi water
good references. Address, stating price, FRED, Re
publican office. Sp27.3ts
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sheIIabnrger for A,lorney.GenernI.

TO INC EuIOr OF TIE HkFUbLIVANi
Allow me to suggest the name Of Hon
Samuel shelaDarger as u 1T and very proper one
for Attorney. General In President Arthurs Cabi.
yors Of the country, and Ohio would be honored
by the appointment OHIO.
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yITANTED-2 GOOD SIZED COAfnIU NICATING
w furnished Rooms, on second floor in north
western part Of the clty permanent II suited price
must not exceed so per MONTH Address JONES,
Rpnublicau Office, 9.3ta
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Sost AND Sound.


u osT-GoLD FRAME sPECTACLEs. IN CASE
IL owners name on them, Liberal reward " len
at n3b Rhode Island avenue. se27'3t+
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EoR RENT-BY u. II. WARNER,

OFFICE ROOMS IN Nos 313 and $40 Four.and.a
half A. n. w.; also iniiS Louisiana avenue u. W.
wcocaicd dairy hrm for rent at u low price.
Call for Weekly Rent List.
The houses on East Capitol street are well located
and very desirable.
Parties having property to trade sell Will lind II to
D. IT, WARNER,
Euir
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
SURF: A SUMMER PILGRIMAGE. by Saul
WRIGHT. New York Fords, Howard & Hubert
Washington J. G. Parker

SURF: A SUMMER PILGRIMAGE. by SAUL
. WRIGHT New York: Fords, Howard & Hubert
Washington j. C. Parker
We have read this book with more
pleasure than any thothas been received for many
day In the first place It's incidents are those oc-
curing on Our own blue Potomac, and every To-
csity is perfectly familiar Then, again, the man
ncr Of telling the story Of the voyage of the
pilgrims Is peculiarly attractive; just
enough OF historic remnisccnce and
alluson TO be to n certain extent Informative, and
with vein ofspicy humor enivening every Incl
dent of the trip, showing decidedly humoris ic
qualities in the author which should not be al
lowed to die out with this effort, as he modesty
intmatcs in his preface There is keen analysis
of the different classes of the ravclins pu lie and
best OF all, the characters Of the different parties
who compose the pilgrims, as skctched In the
opening letter, are fully maintained TO the close.
Surf is book which will probably have large
sale, aud IN this city should be found upon every
mmlly tuble.
EEz PERCE JOSEPH. BY o. o. HOWARD, Brlga-
dcr-Genoral L. :. A. Boston: Lee d shepard.
Washington Robert Bcall.
In this work General Howard has given
an account OF the ancestors, lands, confederates.
murders, war. pursuit. and capture of this cele-
brated Indian chief IN 50 doing he shows by his
graphic description of the campaign OF 1877 the
great difficulties and the excitement of war with
Indians of higher type. General Howard Is loud
in HIS praise Of Chief Joseph, and from the ac-
counts In this book the Indian seems
to have handled hs men wonderfully.
pnd to have shown ability of a high
order. Those who believe in the posi-
biliy ofutillzing the Indinn-who think that the
noble red man has been shamefully treated and
should be allowed TO retain for hunting grounds
rich and fertile land which is needed for agricul-
tural purposes by tile advancing emigrants from
the overcrowdcd States OF the Easl--,yill find in
this book much to c5mfori the.i and yet the au-
thor does not deal philosophically or radically
with the Indian question
YOUNG FOLKS HISTORY OF AMERICA Edited
by HEzEKIA1I DuTrgRwoRTH. author of "Zlgzag
l. Journeys in Europe. &c. Boston: Estes u Lau-
rint. Washington: William Ballantyne.
The author of this book has heretofore
been eminently successful In furnishing the young
people with instruction in most attractive form,
aud perusal Of the present work shows that his
reputation 10 fully sustained IN this instance. The
entire history Of America from Its discovery to the
present year. Is covered tnd for interest of matter
briliancy Of STYLE and general attrnctiveneSs the
book Is unequaled. It Is fully illustrated with l59
Illustrations, Sc Of which are full pnge. chrome.
logical table, census returns, and full index follow
the text and add to It's tolue. II will make most
valuable textbook for schools and academies, and
will also be most appropriate gin to child.
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-ToB PRINTING Al THE NATIONAL REPUB
LicAN PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT GOOD
WORK AT REAsoNA BILE PRIcEs
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vNOR RENT - FURNISHED OR UNFTII
II nished. communicating Rooms; east, SOUTH
ing references. Apply at 1891 Tenth street north.
west, sCal.th
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Sfor 2R emf 2niscellaneo,re

EoR RENT-A FINE, LARGE STORE. ROOM,
~ suitable for dry goods furniture. or other slmi-
lar business; also some large and desirable ONCE
Rooms in the Lehman buildings, New York avenue,
near Fifteenth street THOS. j. FISHER n co, El2i
Il street. near Ehbltt House. seJl6t
INoR RENT-A PIANO, TO A CAREFUL PER.
IL son; terms low. Apply at $40 Thirteenth street
northwest se2s.3s
OMNIBUsEs 10 LET-FoR EXCLUSION AND
" Picnic Parties Apply at office Imperial Hotel.
my2i.tf
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@ersonal.

- EoR0IE-DoN'T FAIL To DE Al THE MATT
" inee Saturday. only chance for month.
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T,oR RENT-cALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
fe3-tf st. Cloud Building
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NNyANTED-OCTOBER l. 4 UNFURNISHED
w Rooms for light housekeeping, by mother and
SON of strict morality would prefer 10 he with an
owner of the house; guarantee thiness and uns0phs
lcated In demcanOr. Address MOUNT VERNON,
RepublIcan Office Sc23-3tE
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8oar0ina.

FURNISHED ROOMS. WITH BOARD IN COR.
Il ner house, south and west fronts, COO East Capitol
street, Se.O.lto
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street. se)0ho
4 SMALL AND . LARGE, NICELY FUR
i nished Rooms; will be rented cheap TO perInn-
nent bonrders. Apply at lOl street northwest
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY-BY GENTLE
w man and wifi, or mfnrnshed Rooms, suit
able for llaht housekeeping; terms must be nloder-
ate. Address o. STEIN. 1915 Il street southeast
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Ior QRenf.- Sboileee.


UoOR RENT-FURNTsHED HOUSES IN DEstl-
street, near Ebbiu House. $3.50 %
JNoR RENT-sis TwENTY.FoURrH STREET
II northwest, neat room House. In good order
water In the yard rent no ierae key at So Apply
at 800 Dunbarton avenue, Georgeiown se5O-Ht
VNoR RENT WITH MODERN IMPROVE.
IL ments, an ii.roOm House, ut SO per month, cor
ner Of Boundary and seventh streets northwest. NO
lWl0 the cheapest house IN the city. Keysat Duvall
JOHN SrRAINfNG, Bowie station. Md. se2g.Mt
II'oR RBNT-N1CE FURNISHED HOUSE; $40
~ per month TO good tenant. Apply at PRES
COTTS Real Estate Exchange, lii6 + street north
west se2pH
IIoR RENT-BRICK HOUSE, iiCo CoNNECTI.
~ cut avenue northwest se2l.At
T,NoR RENT-No. 1919 CONNECTICUT AVENUE
~ house nearly new; is rooms; has all modern
convcnlences aud Is lrst.class In every respect Ap
ply to THOMAS y. WAGGAMAN, 5l9 seventh
street northwest. SEQ u
VNoR RENT-IN VICINITY OF MOUNT PLEAS
II ant, l0-roomed brick House modern improve
menis and cieani u minutes from cars. Address
Box i2t. P0st-oficc. se23@s
I'OR RENT At So PER MONTH ONE OF THE
~ mosi convenient 1.rOOm Brick Houses IN the
city, with all the modern improvements will sell on
easy payments or rent TO good tenant; ten minutes
from ost,Onicc Department. Apply to ODELL
CO, 500 u street northwest So. se2l.6te
- YCU WANT TO BUY. SELL, RENT, or
Trade city or Country Property. come aud see the
great BARGAINS at WILLIAM II. MAIN n BROTH.
ERS, ST. Charles Hotel corner Third street and Penn.
sylvnnia avenue northwest mhlpf
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yNANTED-pERMANE FOR 4 LADY
w ami daughter, small Flat or sitting Room and
Chamber, furnished; sttln groom with carpet only
between + and aud Twelfth and Seventeenth
ATE. Republican office, sc993tt
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business Chances.

L IBERAL RATE OF INTEREST ALLOWED
! on Time Deposits, United states Bonds boughs
and sold ut market rates; Collections made every
where, by j II. SoulER & Co, Bankers, iii6 Penn
sylvann avenue. nla2bu
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UTANTED-BY A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE,
w n large second. story Room, furnished, with or
without Board; must he genteel and rent reasonable
Address, giving particulars, G., Republican Office.
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UTANTED-TO ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN E.
w Beall. Room 4, Ii0 New York avenue Is a Com
missioner OF Deeds for every State and Territory.
United states Commissioner. Examiner, and Notary
Public; always IN Office from a. m. to5 p m. apOly