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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

NOMMISSEONERS' SAI4E.-By virtue Of
~ decree OF the circuit court of Augusta
county, rendered at the June term, 1882, in the
cause of Bonds creditors VS.. Bonds admir- &C.,
the undersigned as commissioners, will sell, at
public auction, to the highest bidder, in front
of the Courthouse in Stanton, on 1879 -
Saturday, the 10Th day of February 1888.
the four LOTS OF LAND, whereof Geo. Bond
died seized and possessed. in West End, imme-
diately west of. and near to, the City of Staun-
ton. There are four small Frame Houses upon
these 10 s, and they are situated in what is
known as the Richardson addition.
TERMS OF SALE:-Enough'in cash to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the balance in three
equal payments, at 8, IL, and Is months re-
ferred payments tho purchasers will execute
bonds with appr we'd personal security, bear
ing interest from the day of sale, and the title
will be retained as ultimate security.
l.1- GEO. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
-r ....-, A. Ii. FULTZ, E..
jan9-tds Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

DIsAPPoNTED.--J. d. Brady, OF Pc
tersburg, was so confident of being elect
ed clerk of the Court of Appeals at
Richmond, that he resigned his office
as U. S. Collector of Petersburg. He
has since recalled his resignation when
he found that he would not be elected
to that Office. On Thursday last, the
Court determined to retain the present
clerk, G. Keith Taylor, an anti-Ma-
honeite. Judges Lacey, Lewis. and
Fauntleroy failing or refusing to sup
port Brady, the Malone candidate. The
influence of Malone is waning We
condense the above from a special dis
patch of the Baltimore american, Re
publican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

TALMAGE.-Rev.T T. Dewitt Talmage,
the eminent Brooklyn preacher, has
been engaged by the Ladies Aid Society
of The First Baptist Church of Lynch
burg to lecture in that city on the
21st of February, for the benefit of that
Church. His subject will be "Big
BIunders." His former lecture here
was decided success, both 10 entertain
ment and profit, and there is no reason
why the next should not be equally so.
These ladies at least, merit success for
the opportunity afforded the citizens of
Lynchburg to enjoy an intellectual
feast, and we trust they will be reward
ed for it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

In its editorial comments upon the
present state of affairs in France the
Baltimore american, Republican, says !:
1.-The Imperialists long for the return
of the empire, pretty much as the third
termers here long for the extravagances,
favoritisms and perquisites of Grantism.
The parallel between the 306 medalists
in this country and the Bonaparti~ts of
Francs is quite striking, and the history
of this country shows how great power
may be welded by small minority
which is united by self-interests and
led by bold and INSCRIPTIONS men,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

On Monday of last week. two young
ladies living few miles north of Wood
stock, daughters of Mr.. Geo. Ryman,
the well known blacksmith at Neeb's
Machine Works in this place, killed a
large deer. The deer. a fine buck, made
its appearance in field close to Mr..
Ryman's dwelling, where it was seized
by dog. The two young ladies went
to the scene of the fray the elder sister
attacking it with club while the other
ran back to the house for butcher
knife When she returned with the
knife the deer was dead, the brave girl
having killed it by striking 1t on the
head d number of heavy blows with the
club.-Shen Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

THE MARQUIS OF LORNE.-The
Marquis of Lorne visited the House and
Senate to-day. He did not go on the
floor of the House, but held reception
on the floor of the Senate. Senators
were introduced by Mr.. Miller of Cali
fornia. The Senate did not adjourn,
however, and while he was being intro
duced Senators Plumb, Beck, and 9TH
ers discussed the tariff bill. Senators
Bayard, Butler, and Vance were pre-
scented to him at the same time, and be
has not seen in America together trio
of handsomer men. He has received
every possible attention during his So
journ here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

FATAL ACCIDENT-We learn from
the Border Watchnldn, that James
Napier, (colored,) formerly resident
of Onion, Monroe county, w. Va, was
killed at the Chesapeake and Ohio cattle
pens, near Lowell, on Tuesday last. He
was standing On the track and was
struck by the rear car of train which
was backing, knocking him down and
cutting his body in half. Napier was
a young man, aged about "a years, and
was in the employment of the Railroad
Company at the cattle yards.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30
Mrs. StonewalI Jackson is visiting
friends in Columbia, S. c.

JUDGE JOSEPH CHRISTIAN.-The
Richmond State of January end says ::
Judge Joseph Christian, late pre-
siding justice of our Supreme Court of
peals, whose retirement on the let of
January WIS cause of deep regret, has
opened law Office in this city and re-
sumed the practice of his profession
alone, without partner. His Known
integrity. former skill in the practice,
and perfect knowledge of the law, ad
ded to his complete acquaintance with
all the litigation of the State during the
past twelve years he has presided over
our highest tribunal, cannot fail to com
mend him to the business people as q
safe counsellor and powerful advocate. !"
From his card published in the same
issue of the State we learn that he will
take cases in the Court of Appeals at
Stanton and Wytheville and in the
Supreme Court of the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

VS.. e.
Edward j. Wayland, Admir- of Mary ]. P.
Dull, decd. George w. Dull, Joseph Milstead
and Elizabeth J., his wife, formerly DulD ia
cob H. Dull, Augustus B. Dull, J ohm Risk and
Charlotte c., his wife. (formeriy DuD. Robert
Dull, M. w. d. Argenbright and Elizabeth, his
wife, Formerly DulD. James Dull. Maria Dull,
the two children of John N. Dull, decd, the
names amt residence of whom are unknown,
Charles A. Lightnsr and Mary c., his wife,
formerly Hanger), Jacob F. Hanger, George G..
Hanger. John H. Hanger, Theodore r. Hanger.
Charles l.. Hanger, VIM. T. Hanger, James
Hanger, and Edward c. Hanger, an infant over
IA but under 81 years of
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to enforce the spe-
cific performance of a contract for the sale and
conveyance of the entire undivided interest OF
Mary ]. P. Dull (now dec'd), in tract of about
1212 acres of land situated near Arbor Hill in
Augusta county-sald contract having been
entered into between the Plaintiff and the said
Mary ]. p. Dull, during her lifetime to wit -
on the 8th day OF June, 1874.
1t appearing by affidavit fl ed that John Risk
and Charlotte C., his wife, and the two children
of John N. Dull, decd, whose names and resi-
dences are unknown, are non-residents of this
State it is ordered that they do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice, and do what is necessary to protect
their interests. Teste,-
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
w. h. Craig, d, q, taD2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30
LAND SALES.

r OOK GUT FOR GREAT BARGAIN.
IL Il will offer for sale to the b lghest bidder
an interest in the Craig farm, formerly belong
gusta county, Va. The claim in this farm OF
500 acres is 81 800 o. calling for 80 acres of the
average land, and there can be q division made
for The amount, If desired by the purchaser
Bear in mind the date of this sale-l0 O'Clock
February 2Ist, 1858. Any one wishing
information in regard TO this can consult
me- or address g. w. ALTAFFER,
g. a Meyerh@ffers Store,
jan23-tds* Rockingham Co. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

On the 10Th inst. Deputy q. S. Mar
shat G. T. Nickel, arrested Samuel
Mullen on the headwaters of Spring
creek, Greenbrier county, W. Va,
charged with unlawful distilling. In
default of bail he was committed to
Lewisburg jail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

A DEMOCRAT TO BE UNSEATED.-
The Washington correspondent of the
Rich. Dispatch of Saturday last says -
''The House Elections Committee to-
day reported adversely to Frost, Demo
crat, sitting membersfrom Missouri, and
in favor of the Republican cotestestant.
1t is singular that action was not tax en-
earlier. The result will be that both
will get pay as representatives from the
same district"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

A strong body of Indians have been
mardering and robbing people in the
vicinity of HermOsillo, Mexico. -Four
customs guards and twenty ranchmen
pursued them on Monday and killed
five of them. Several of the ranchmen
were wounded, but none killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30
Stauntorl Spectator.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 80, 1888.

DEATH OF GUsTAvE DoRE.-The
death of Paul Gustave Dore, the cele-
brated painter and designer, adds an
other distinguished Frenchman to the
list of those who have died with unex-
pected suddenness within the past few
weeks. He was entirely devoted to art,
and for fertility of invention as a
draughtsman unrivalled, and as pain
ter of pictures on grand scale he &C.
cupied a high rank. There are very
few editions of famous or popular works
that Dore's pencil has not adorned. The
Bible, Dante, Rabelais, Don Quixote,
Fontaine's Fables, Scenes in Spain and
England, Tennyson's Idyls of the
King, Nursery Tales, and many other
books have been illustrated in his Pc
culiar way by Dore's prolific pencil.
He was the most inventive and imagi-
native of artists. and in the designing
of strange, weird landscapes and gro
tesque personages was without a rival.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

BENZ. II. HILL.-On last Thursday
appropriate euIogies of Benz. Fl. Hill,
Georgia's great Senator, were delivered
in Congress. In the Senate by Senator
Brown, of Georgia, Senator Vest, of
Missouri, Senator Sherman, of Ohio,
Senator Voorhees,, of Indiana, Senator
Morgan, Senator Edmunds, Senator
Jones, of Florida, and Senator Barrow.
of Georgia. In the House there were
appropriate eulogies by Messrs Ham
mond, Blount, Speer, Kasson, Tucker
and others. Tucker delivered very
fine speech, as he always does.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30
LEGAL NOTICES.

TTTOnderlick's Executor VS.. Wonder
w Iick's Heirs In pursuance of decree
of the circuit court of Augusta county, entered
in this cause, Novem Der "a. 1881. l shall proceed
at my office In stanton, on Tuesday, Feb4-u-
airy 8. 1898, to take a further account of the
transactions of B. ]. Craig. as Executor of j. j.
Wonderlick, decd ard OF claims against the
estate. JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
= jan9-4t ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

Sunday week Mrs. Hayslett and
daughter, of Berryville, were poisoned
by eating bread the yeast of which had
been, by mistake, mixed with Pear
line," washing compound, instead of
baking powder, as supposed. Timely
medical aid averted fatal results.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

The Clarke Courier reports that few
evenings ago the clothing of Laura Lip.
petit, bright little daughter of Mr.. Will
liam Page, aged three and half years,
accidentally caught on fire, and she was
burned so badly that death ensued the
next morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL TAXA
proposition has been sprung in the West
Virginia Legislature to increase the
school tax from 10 to 20 cents on the
500. The Wheeling Register strongly
opposes the bill, declaring that sit is a
bill to make the free school system obi
Gus in the State" Under the bill
Wheeling would be made to pay ST., 900
per annum, of which at least $4,000
would gosto the support of the schools
in distant counties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

1t is said that Malone would like to
have Judge L. L Lewis, of the Court of
Appeals, impeached by the next Legis-
lature, for his having acted honestly iu
giving bis opinion in the Rurks Hinton
case If a man is honest, that is suf,
ticient reason for Malone to condemn
him. But we don't think the Boss will
have control of the next Virginia Legis-
lature. -Rockingham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

TERRIBLE TRIBULATIoNs.-A cor
respondent of the Orange Observer,
writing from Somerset station in Orange
county, says; "Three negroes, Abram
johnson, Henry johnson and Major
Jackson, left this vicinity short time
since to work on the z. & o. R. r., be.
You'd Staunton, but finding the weather
too cold to work and being out of
money, they sought to return home.
They stole a ride as far as Mediums
River on freight train, and being put
off there they came on walking with
nothing to eat. They state that they
were refused both food and shelter,
where they applied for it, and conse-
quently were out the very cold night of
Thursday, 18th inst. All were badly
frost.bitten, so that two will lose their
feet and the other his ears. The last
one saved his feet, he thinks, by wading
Priddie's Creek in Albemarle. He was
afraid of slipping from the railroad
bridge on account of his feet being
clogged with ice and snow and sought
the ford from necessity. They found
friends here and were carried home in a
most pitable condition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

UNITED BRETHREN CONFERENCES
The Pennsylvania Annual Conference
ofthe United Brethren Church will con-
vene in Chambersburg, Pa, February
%. This conference comprises the U.
B. Churches in the southern counties of
Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Carroll
counties and the city of Baltimore, in
Maryland. It numbers lbs ministers,
and one lay representative from each
pastoral charge, and represents over IL,
900 communicates. BishopJ. Dickson,
of Ohio, will preside over the confer
ence.
The Virginia Conference of the same
church will convene in Hagerstown,
March I. This conference represents
over 5000 communicates and numbers
about 20 ministers. 1t comprises the
State of Virginia and the western por-
ton of Maryland. Bishop Dickson will
also preside over this conference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

On Monday of last week, at Stony
Point TT, site, Mr.. Orlando B. Barks-
dale, aged 20 years, who was assessor of
lands of Albemarle for two terms, was
run over by the Express train and
killed, his body being cut in two.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

On Sunday night small out building
on the premises of w w. FlaDna
gan. Esq, occupied by servants, took
fire and was entirely consumed. The
value of the building was about Sl5O.
Fortunately the wind was blowing in a
favorable direction to save Mr. Flanna-
gan's residence, which otherwise would
have been burnt Charlottesville Chron-
jcle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

The station on the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad at the Shenandoah Iron Works
In Page county is now called Mines
pronounced SIS though it were spelled
MilnZ-in honor of Hon. VIM. Mines,
II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

The Roch6ridga Enterprise says
REV. Mr.. Huff, of Richmond. was on
Sunday morning of last week called to
the pastorate of the Lexington Baptist
church. He is highly spoken of both
as minister and as a man, and it is
hoped that he will accept the call of the
Lexington church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

Gen. John Payne, of Warsaw, Ky,
probably is the Oldest pensioner on the
United States pension rolls. He is
eighty seven years old, and has been
drawing pension for the loss of an arm
in the service every since 1820-over
sixty years
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

FIRE.-On last Tuesday night the
school house near Bixler's Ferry in Page
county, known as "Lauler's School
House," was burned to the ground. II
is supposed to have been the result OF
accident
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

AN ACCIDENT.-We learn from the
Greenbrjer independent that, on Friday
week, whilst helping to move some of
the heavy machinery at the st. Law
renee Mill in Ronceverte, Mr.. A. A.
Sydenstricker met with a serious acct
dent. The machinery caught the two
middle fingers of his left hand. cutting
one off at the second joint and badly
MASKING the other one. He was attend
ed by DIR. Gates, and is doing as well as
could be expected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

Mrs. Langtry spent much time IN
Chicago at roller-sk ating, pastime of
which che is very fond. Her two weeks
engagement in that city yielded receipts
aggregating about $25 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

Mr.. Mahlon Koontz died last week of
typhoid fever in the 29th year of his
age at the residence of his father, near
Marksville, Page county. He was
popular and highly esteemed young
man,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

President Kimball, of the Shenan-
doah Valley Railroad, favors the build
ing of branch from some point on
that road to Bridgewater, Rockingham
county, a fiourishing manufacturing
town, crossing the Valley branch of the
Baltimore and Ohio road at Harrison
burg. The people along the line of the
proposed branch are enthusiastic about
the matter, and promise liberal sub
scriptions in land and money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

Mill PROPERTY FOR SALE.-In
WI consequence of failing health, the under
signed will offer at private SAFE, the MILL
PROPERTY owned by him on North River,
2X miles Northeast OF Weyer's Cave Depot on
the Valley Railroad. This desirable property
consists Of Merchant Mill, Circular Saw Mill,
10 acres of excel lent land. in good condition,
upon which there is good orchard of select
fruit, also good Dwelling House. and IA
two tenant houses. good stable, and all Essa
necessary out buildings, with q good .Rszg
well close to the dwelling.
s@ Address, at Weyer's Cave Depot, Valley
Railroad, Augusta county, ols-Nf
octI0-tf WILLIAM BRUBECK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

A GOlOred man was killed on Monday
night of last week at the Greenbrier
Stock Yards, about three miles west of
Anderson, in Summers county. 1t seems
that lie was standing on a side-track
looking at the mailStrain, which was
just coming up, when a freight backed
against him knocking him down.
Three cars and the engine passed over
him, cutting him in two at the middle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

ACCID ENT-Mr Victor Renalds,
while engaged hauling ice on Wednes
day, in attempting to lock his wagon
slipped on the ice and fell, the hind
wheel of tn wagon passing over his
arm It was thought at first that the
bope was broken. Dr. Keller was
called in and upon examination found
that there was no fracture though the
arm was terribly hruised.-Pdge NeVs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

Mr.. VIM. Reubush died at his resi-
dence, about four miles east of Mt.
Crawford, January 10Th, 1888, in the
10th year of his age. He was buried at
Frieden's Church on Sunday, the 2ist
inst
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

The Shenandoah Herald says that
the people of that county do not wish a
convention, and thinks it would be i'm
polite to hold one this spring, in which
opinion, as heretofore expressed, we are
inclined to concur. There should be
thorough organization, but a conven-
ton is not necessary to effect that end
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

The Supreme Court of Appeals Of Vir-
ginia has fixed February 18th for the
rehearing in the case of johnson VS..
Couch, contestants for the office of
treasurer of Petersburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

Mr.. D. G. Coffman an aged citizen OF
Page county died on last Thursday. He
was buried on Friday by the Masonic
Fraternity of which he was an houored
member.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

A BRIDE FOR A NIGHT.-A dispatch
from Halifax Court House, Va, dated
January o. says: Last night Mr..
James Guthrie, a prosperous young
farmer, was married to Miss Hulda
Martin. A large company was present
at the wedding, which was solemnized
at the residence of the BRIDES father.
Owing to bad weather the guests re-
manned at the mansion all night. This
morning, when they had assembled at
the breakfast table, it was remarked that
the bride and groom were late in COM
ing. Suddenly the shrieks of woman
were heard and the startled guests hast
ened into the hall, where they met the
bride of night, who cried /: My hus-
band! Oh, my husbandl' When she
awoke this morning she found her hus-
band dead by her side. She is almost
insane from grief"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

The Stonewall Jackson Association of
New England has voted to send eleven
delegates to the unwilling of the statue
Q of General Robert E. Lee at Lexington,
Va, ia June next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

A dispatch from Kansas City, Mo,
says the charge of murder against Frank
James has been withdrawn. In the
robbery case bail was fixed at So, 500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

The Orange Observer says: "A cat re
Gently died in Fairfax from diphtheria.
1t had taken the disease from its little
owner, a child OF D. l.. Ferguson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

1t takes over one hundred pairs of
gloves to assuage fps grief of the Brook.
Ign officials over the death OF an alder
man, whose life might have been saved
by single bottle of DIR. BULBS Cough
Syrup.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

The University Of West Virginia has
been divided into ten schools, each in
charge of professor. President Will
son thinks there should be two more
professors for the existing schools, and
two more for a school of medicine yet
to be established.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

zsTHE CONTESTED ELECTION IN THIS
DISTRICT Mr.. q. J Blakey began yes
terday to take dispositions in the con
tested election case of Messrs. Paul and
O'Ferrall. Both gentlemen are present,
the former having Edgar Allen, Esq :,
Commonly known as Yankee Allen)
as his counsel. and the latter W. d.
Dabney, E-q and Col, R T. w. Duke.
- Charlottesville Chronicle, Jan. 26,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

There are five or six cases of scarlet
fever at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah
county, Mrs. Morgan Moore and two
children being among the number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30
jan30-td

VyIRGlNiA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerk IS
v office Circuit Court of Augusta county,
January ooh. ISS3:-
F. M. Flnley's Creditors. Plaintitfs,
VS..
F. NJ. Finley and als...-...........--. Defendants.
on Scire Fdcids to revive the foregoing cause
against Margaret Ann Finley, ]. Newton Fin
ley, Thomas J. Martin and Laura Virginia
Martin, his wife, [nee Finle,), Elizabeth Fin
ley widow and Emmit Finley, children and
heirs of F. M. Finley, decd.
1t appearing by affidavit fill ed that ]. Newton
Finley and Emmit Finley, children and heirs
OF F. NJ Finley, deed. are non residents of this
state, 1t is ordered that they do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice, and show cause if any they can, why
VS.. F. M. Finl y, &C." should not be revived
and proceeded with, to fual decree against
them as heirs of F. M. Finley. dec. d, as afore
said and otherwise to protect their interests as
may be necessary in said suit.
Teste,
]. N. RYAN. Clerk.
Rail g. N ian