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Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
Lord Salisbury Grows Critical.

LoSD6N Nay 5.-Lord Salisbury, the
Conservative leader, speaking in the House
Of Lords tonight on the proposed increase
of tax on barley as proposed BY the budget;
said that it meant increased distress in the
agricultural districts He took occasion to
berate the government it's policy general
ly and asserted that the increase in taxation
was due to useless and extraordinary waste
of money iii prosecuting schemes which
would result in no benefit to the country or
the people.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
rhe Widow WIlIiston,s WIN.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass, May 5.-The will of
Mrs. Emily G. Williston, late of Easthamp-
ton, widow of the founder of Williston semi
nary. bequeaths to Williston seminary the
Wilson homestead property valued at $780,
900, on condition that the real estate be oc-
cupied by buildings for the purposes of the
seminary and So 900 in trust for the benefit
of the Congregational church of Williams
burg. Mount Holyoke seminary is given 30,
600; the American Missionary association
So, 900: American board of foreign missions
81 200 and American home missions of New
York 81 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

New YORK, May 5.-Matsadi Sorakichi,
the Japanese, and William Muldoon, the ex-
policeman, wrestled tonight in Irving Hall.
The hall was crowded. The terms were
Muldoon to throw the Jap five times within
an hour, for 500, in the graeeo-R Roman style.
At the end of the hour, during which both
men struggled hard, as Muldoon had only
gained one fall the Jap was declared the
winner. Muldoon stated that he had hurt
his wrist in the early part of the contest.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Mr. N. T. N. Rob
inson, of Arkansas, an intimate friend of
Attorney General Garland, has been ap-
pointed law clerk of the department of JUS
tice Mr. Robinson is an excellent lawyer
and has resided in Washington most of the
time for the past six years. Mr.. A: R. Dut-
ton, the former clerk of the law department,
who has been unable to attend to his duties
fot more than d year, rendered his resigna-
ton month ago to take effect yesterday.
Last night Mr.. Dutton died. He had been
afflicted with Bright's disease for several
vaaryr
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4 FOOLISH wOMAN,s FATE.
After Deserving Her Home Her lin
Are Cast In Hard Places.


CHICAGO. May 5.-Mrs. Anne Josephine
Steinmede, who was reported to have eloped
from Memphis with her negro goodman "a
few weeks ago, called at the City Hall to-day
and asked to be taken charge of until her
husband, a prominent physician of Nash
vi11e can be communicated with. She de-
MED the accusation that she had left
the city since she first arrived, that
she had been the inmate of dis
reputable resort or had done anything
wrong. She claims she had been unsuccess-
full in obtaining honest, employment after
tramping the street; living on the humblest
fare and seldom assured of place to lay her
head at night. Il her husband refuses to re-
ceive her she will go to her grandmother in
Mississippi.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
The Hest Dressed Woman In Europe.
From the Cardiff Mail


The Queen of Portugal is supposed to be
the best. dressed woman in Europe. The
statement that she never wears dress twice
il an exaggeIation. What are evidently refer
red to are dresses worn on public occasions
This is in accordance with court etiquette
1t may not be generally known that the
Queen of Portugal has all her morning dresses
made in London, and morning costume
just finished for her majesty is in blue and
brown, plain skirt in brown brocade in a
floral design, the outline of the pattern being
in pale blue. Over the skirt is draped a
pointed tunic of brown cloth, with black
draperies of the same. The bodice of brown
cloth is shaped somewhat like an officer
shell jacket, with little gilt buttons all round
| the edge Where the jacket is cut away IN
| front loose vest front OF pale plue silh =
| revealed q sash of the same being ranged
like scarf drapery passing under the basque
/ of The Jacket behind, tied in two loops.
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The Black Welt.

Yesterday morning reception and profess
sion took place at ST. Bridget's convent in
Meriden. Bishop McMehon, assisted by Rev.
T. W. Broderick of Hartford aid Rey. I. j.
Preston of Danielsonville, celebrated a mass
Two sisters, Mary Bernardine of Ennistymon,
County GLAZE, Ireland, and Mary Claver of
Oswego, N. Y, who have worn the white veil
for two years, received the black, the en-
blem of profession. Five young ladies re-
ceived the white veil. They were Miss Mary
Keeuan of New Haven, who will be known in
religion as Sister Mary Machtildes; Miss Kit
ty Griffith of New Haven, who took the
name of Sister Mary Alphonsus; Miss Susan
Maloney of Ennis, County Glare, Ireland,
whose name VIII be Sister Mary Loyola;
Miss Bridget Delaney Of Brooklyn, N. Y,
who will be known hereafter as Sister Mary
Peter and Miss Annie Carroll of New Haven,
who took the name of Sister Juliana.
A convent will be opened at Birmingham
under the auspices Of the sisters of St. Bird
gets convent on May 90.
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were given an extra line to make it more Sc
cure. Before reaching the island in the dark
they found their rowboat missing, but the
extra line was safe, as they had not
even used it. After searching a
while they returned to New Haven and
in the fall, having saved up their pocket
money, they paid $55 to Mr.. A, as no tidings
of the lost boat had been received. A short
time since Mr.. a. learned that the boat had
been picked up off Little Gull Island, oppo-
site New London, and taken ''way down in
Maine" and there sold. Learning the name
of the captain who had found the boat he
was written to, and as result the boat was
sent on to New York and thence reached
here yesterday. Now Mr.. Austin has the boat
and the cash also, and desires to find the
parties to restore either the boat or the mon
RY
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
Burglar ON a bicycle.

MANCHESTER BY-THE-SEA, Mass, May g.
At 1:20 this morning a lady named Dodge
was awakened by stout man dressed in a
brown bicycle suit, Derby hat and mask.
He took pocketbook containing $40 in bills
and railroad tickets from under her pillow.
She dared not give an alarm and feigned
sleep. The rogue left as he entered, by a
viii
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Death of Judre mcCaaerty.

Boston, May John J. McCafferty,
judge of the Boston municipal court, died at
$50 this afternoon of heart disease, aged
ffty-six. He wss born in England, was edu-
Gated at Holy Cross college st Worcester,
was second lieutenant in Worcester com
pany during the rebellion, was representative
from Worcester in 1866, 1876-77-7s, was
Democratic candidate for Congress in the
Tenth district in 1880, was appointed judge
of the municipal court of Boston by Govern
or Butler in 1883, and was the candidate OF
the Peoples party for Governor in 1884. He
had been life long and ardent supporter OF
General Bui1er
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
New Postmasters Commissioned

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The President to-
day commissioned the following postmas-
ters: s. K. Montgomery, Bristol, Conn; B.
R. English, New Haven, Conn; Nicholas
Best, Millerton, n; T; H. V. Gavigan, Co
| lumbus, Kan; A. H. Morgan, Waycross,
Ga; D. G. Kirkley,. Camden, S. c.; Norman
Fisher, Huntington, Ind flames T. Stewart,
Van Buren,, Ark; Charles Jannsy; Camden,
n j., vice Bailey suspended.
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A SITUATION by a S art Intelligent girl in
IA private family as chambermaid and waitress
OF would take care of children. First-class refer
ence Apply at or address
MT 1t* las I.AFA VFTrTE STD ururrr
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A Skirn1sh on the Isthmu

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Secretary of
the Navy has received adyices from Panama
to the effect that the Columbian government
has dsciatsd martial law on the Isthmus. A
skirmish between CofuIn ben troops and the
rioters is also reported. The Secretary has
authorized Rear Admiral Jouette to send
hofne helf OF the force of marines and with
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
AFat Bows Sudden Death.

WEBSTER, Mass, May 5.-Master Sylvia
DupIee, known as Webster's fat boy, died
suddenly this morning. He was in his usual
health up to last Thursday when he COM
planned of severe pains IN the back. Yester-
day he had a keen appetite and his condition
was not thought critical. He grew, worse
late Monday night and soon expired. The
doctor says his blood turned to water. This
wonderful boy was born June, 1876, and at
his death weighed 220 pounds.
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DINNER TO MIR. SPERRY.
Additional Work Done BY the Col
unIttee Last Eyeufag


mIttee Last Evening.
At a meeting last evening of the general
committee appointed under the auspices of
the Chamber of Commerce to arrange for
giving complimentary banquet in honor of
Hon. N. D. Sperry ex-Mayor Lewis, president
of the Chamber, presided; Mr.. F. E. Harri-
son, secretary. The following gentlemen
were added to the general committee:
H N Whittelsey, Joseph T. English,
John English James P Pigott,
DIR. W. D. Anderson, Samtel Bolton,
George S. Barnum, Geo. st. John Sheffield,
F. H. Hooker.
Subcommittee were appointed as fol-
lows:
chairman, F. e. Harrison, George H. Ford Enos S.
Kimberly, John Z. Adrance Maier Zunder, Her
rick P Frost:
Committee on observation-disclosures James E.
h Watrous, Captain Richard Peck. General Fred.
Barton, Charles Peterson. T. s. Wheeler, j. d. Dew
ell, George st. John Sheffield.
Committee Printng-Wi1liam H. Lee, Charles
W. Scranton, James P. Pgott, John English.
Committee Banquet-A. H Kellan N. G. OS-
born H. S. Holcomb, Fred A. Gilbert Charles S.
Mersick W. d. Clarkson, Dr. W. D. Anderson, 30
seph English, f. II. Hooker
Committee on Decoration and Music-John H.
Phillips, Henry N. Whittelsey, Samuel Bolton,
Hooker.
The subject of ascertaining who desire to
attend the banquet was referred to the COM
mittee en- banquet and the general committee
adjourned to meet next Monday evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
Chief Nimno steps Down.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Secretary of
the Treasury has requested the resignation of
Joseph Nimno, chief of the bureau of statis-
tics, and appointed Col William F. switzler
of Missouri to sitecgsd him. Colonel Swift
Ter was recently appointed chief elefk Of the
bureau, vice Whitney displaced. Mr.. Whit
new will now be reinstated
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
SLAVERY IN KENTUCKY.

Highest Bidder.
RICHMOND, KY, May 5.-An immense
crowd gathered in front of the court house
yesterday to witness public sale of negroes
They were sold into the slavery of the high
est and best bidder. One man brought s3s
for twelve months service, one $14 for three
months and a woman twenty-fv cents for
twelve months The ssles were made under
the Yagrant laws of the State.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

w AN HE'D,
SALESMAN. young man having had some
- perlence as shoe salesman and able to ei
hrst-ciass reference, can find permanent situati
ny ~ EXPRESSING ~ P. o. BOX 1905. City
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

Boston & New York Air Line
Railroad Co.
SEcRETARY's Office,
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, May 4, 1885
TTNHE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
i Boston & New York Ar Line Railroad Com
pany the election of Directors and other bust
ness which may properly come before said meeting,
viii be held at the office ef TIE otnPanS in the city
1870 p m. The transfer books of the company will
be closed May Esd to June I'd, both days inclusive
Attest: T. L. WATSON,
my6oav5t Secretary
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
FOR RENT

49, THE HOUSE No. Clark street. sni.able
;;. for two families five rooms on the first floor
zesAsix on the second. Water carried mn and
down. inquire on THE PREMISES
az If
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VOL. LII
d61ar1ts.
ANTEn

A STEADY, reliable Inachnist who thorousbIv
IA understands Inc singer and Wheeler & viii
son sewing machines; one who has worked in a cor.
set shop preferred. Steady work and good WAGES
to the right man. l. NEWMAN & co -
Paris
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
Committee ON Streets.

TINE Committee Streets will meet Friday
i evening. May s, 1885, at 7:30 O'Clock, in Room
A. City Hall.
Parties interested in the following petitions are
respectfully requested to be present and be heard in
reference to the same;
Concrete walk on soulh side OF Spring street, be-
tween Washington and Dewitt streets.
TeIford pavement On Whitney avenue, the full
width from cur b to cErh
Concrete walk bofh sides of Chapel street,
from East Pearl to the Chapel street bridge.
Permission to construct a lane through land from
Winchester avenue to west drive end of Ar
gyle street
Concrete walk on north side of Lawrence street,
between Foster and State streets
Grading and curbing on west side of Poplar
street, between Exchange and Wolcott streets, and
a walk thereon.
Concrete walk an beth sldes of Pins street, be-
tween North Front al d Monroe streets.
Grading and curbing of both sides of Commerce
street, between Water and Broad streets.
Curb and brick W ak on both stiles of Winthrop
avenue, between Davenport and Sylvan avenues
Curb and concrete walk on both sides of Arthur
street, between Lamberton and Rosette streets.
Relay of sidewalk east side of Osborn street.
between William street and the IA lroad bridge
where needed.
Per order of Chairman,
SEYMOUR G. LOOMS,
,,aHQ4 Asset fdatT Ii,sr
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WANTED

"A SITUATION first-class meat and pastry
N cook, or to do general Homework or LAUNDRY
work; country preferred; good reference INQUIRE
for two days at 10 SUMMER STREET
ms it,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

Back Ache? Hunts Remedy will cure pain
/, the back or loins, female diseases, nervous
prostration and kidney diseases.
Sicle headaches Piles, constipation, bilious
headache and dyspepsia are all speedily
cured by Hunts Kidney and Liver Rene
,l ,s-S>, my4eod3tw1t
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FOR RENT.

- DWELLING corner George street and
H;;il Winthrop avenue; ten rooms, newly reftted;
Ek.sA, bath room, range furnace, ETC.; with or
without barn; one block from Cha pei street horse
cars.
a24 If EDWARD MAIIEY.
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FOR SALE.

- ONE STORE, No. 104 State street. with G
NM:.s without brick barn in the rear.
49, Apply to MASSENA CLARK
al I'm 81 ChNrch street Room
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O.THE LADIES,

District of New Haven, IS. Probate Court,
3ptil 20, 1855.
EHSTATE ST JAMES D. PINGkEE, of New Ha-
II ven, in said district. assigning debtor.
The Court of Probate for the district of New Ha-
ven hath limited and allowed threemcnths from the
date hereof for the creditors CT said estate, repre-
thereto; and has appointed Theo ore L: Mason and
Leverett L. Phelps, Esqs, both of said New Haven
commissioners to receive and examine said claims;
and has ordered that said commissioners meet at
the office of s. w F. Andrews. S18 Chapel street. in
said New Haven, on the 10Th day of June and the
18th day of July, a. 10 o'clock IN the forenoon on
each of said days, for the purpose of attending
the business of said appointment.
Certified from record,
TIMOTHY r; CALLAHAN. Clerk
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to =
a30 Cd ARTHUR E. KINGSLEY Trustee.
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a23tf


- BRICK HOUSE, corner Grand and Lloyt
#;;:I streets, 12 rooms; all modern Improvements
2sAgas, steam heat bath room, &c. Apply to
THOMAS F. LOWE,
a11tf premises
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49, THE BRICK HOUSE No. 1O1 Court street
#;; price $3.50 per year. Apply to
g$SlassA T. 4. TROWBRIDGE
a20tf f9 Long Wharf
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WANTED.

a SITUATION by competent woman as cook
N or to do general Homework in a small private
family. Can be seen for two days at
mt 1t+ 217 EAST Ora ND STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

o. OPPOSITE Trinity church-first floor over
@::: Barkentin's restaurants corner Temple and
~ Chapel streets. sight, uifiirnshed rooms;
corner rooms especially suitable for dentist office
a94 If EDWARD MAILEY
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

- ONE fine located corner business lot corner
W,'sI State and Edwards street, suitable for dou
- BILE house end stores, 4Sx75. Also another
eligible lot, corner of Howard avenue and First
street, 5Ox150. Inquire Of JOHN DORNHEIM
mail Ems 216 State Street
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
TELEGRAPHIC JorrINGs.

.Brigadier General Irwin Mcdowell died
at midnight Monday night at San Francisco.
He had been in a critical condition for two
weeks.
Base ball yesterday: At New York, Provi-
dence 4, New Yorks 3; at Philadelphia, Bos-
tons 9, Philadelphia 8; at Pittsburg, Pitts
burgs s, Cincinnatis 1; at Washington, Ma
tionals 10, Norfolks 5; at Brooklyn, Brook
lyns z, Athletics 3; at Baltimore, Baltimores
II, Metropolitans 4; at Hartford, Hartfords
3, Meridens 4; at Springfield, Springfelds 6,
Bridgeports 8; at New Britain, New Britains
10, Waterburys 8; at Louisville, St. Louis
12, Louisvilles 4; at Williamstown, Williemi
College G, Brown University 4; at Milwaukee
Milwaukees 7, Toledos 4
A Lost Boat Found Afaer Three Year.
Three years ago two Yale scientific stu
dents hired sailboat of James A Austin tt
go to Long Island. They also took witt
them small rowboat to go ashore with Oh
reaching the island. They were cautione'
about the risk of losing the rowboat AM
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A Marriages NEARLY SPOILED.
The Bridegroom Meets with an Acct.
dent Which Necessftates His Being
Married with His Head ta Ban
aa&es.
BALTIMORE, May 5.-The postponement of
the marriage of William Rosefelt, of New
York, with Miss Shoemaker, daughter of the
late president of the Adams Express compa-
ny, was almost necessitated this morning by
an accident to the prospective groom. Mr..
Rosefelt together with Rev. DIR. Eekleston
and few friends went out to Druid Hill
Park to enjoy a horseback ride. Whom re-
turning Rosefelt lost control of his spirited
horse; which dashsd out Of the park gate
down Madison avenue at d furious rate.
when Preston street was reached he was
thrown from the horse and fell upon his
head. He was picked up in an unconscious
condition and remained SO for some time.
Notwithstanding his injuries the marriage
ceremony was performed at IL O'Clock, Mr..
Rosefelt going through the ceremony with
his head dohB iib In bandagss
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

- THE store and basement No 700 Chape
,is street, next east Masonic Temple: privilege q
Mlss4 steam freight elevator and driveway to rea3
from Union street. -
HENRY F. ENGLISH
aIu % Orange Street.
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WANTED

a SITUATION by a capable girl to do general
IA homework in a small private family, or to do
second work in private family. Reference frem
her last place, Apply at Is SUMMER STREET
rnHft
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

80 THAT farm advertised for sale or ex
%iis change last week is going to be disposed of
&sAAIf you have even thought o. having a pleas
ant, quiet home, with all the luxures you had bet
ter look at it at once Some one is sure to get /
bargain. No reasonable offer Will be refused
AID GEORGE a. ISBELI., 192 Chapel street
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w fAId
O. BY gentleman and wife, 8 or rooms (
HiisI light housekeeping from June l. Adore
- until May II,
nY5 2t* ROY zsn CITY
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NyFED

A YOUNG lady clerk who has had some store
IA experiences. Apply between and 10 a. m at
mt 3t NO. 500 CHAPEL STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

A SITUATION by thoroughly competent and
"a reliable bookkeeper and cashier; first-class
reference, having served 20 years with one house
m6 81 j. w. b, Lock Box 1897. CITY
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WANTED.
a SITUATION to do general homework il .
~ private family. Good reference if required
Inquire for two days at
nl6 1tF If WALNUT STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

49, FURNISHED rnfarnisfsd rooms. very
NAasiA central, near postofice and Chapel street.
Also tenements in all parts of the city Inquire of
William III. Wheeler,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

1tA4A& A FIRT-CLASS modern built brick house,
.i IA rooms in the center of the city west of the
I'LL poStoff1ce; price and terms to make it an OBJ
ject to buy.
Also good two-family house, 12 rooms, on a
good avenue for s., 600, ST 600 to be paid down
FOR RENT.
Two good houses on Howard avenue, and other
houses and tenements with modern improvements;
prices moderate.
Money to loan at and per cent. on real estate
Call at
NO. 70 CHURCH STREET. ROOM2
~ Office open evenings from to g.
alb Il. Y. CnNISTnGK
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Grant Again ON HIS Book.

New YORK, May 5.-General Grant
passed another good night and to-day did
some work on his book Colonel Fred states
that his father is feeling quite cheerful.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

PUSHING, go-ahead salesman who is thor
"a oughly acquainted with the fruit businees
and confectionery trade interest in the business
to the right party. Address, stating views as t.
salary, experience, &c. n "
mo 81 Box
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For Rent,


Z UT EN El1xe
Co., THE desirable store $50 Chapel street il
A#5;is Glebe building. Inquire of
- H. L. COWEII,
apr6tf 133 Greana street
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

MARRIAGE part painter
~ BROCKETT & FUTILE CO.
l,1nffa
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06

g. Second floor of 454 Orchard street.
I, Also the store 755 State street will be rentet
EzssAsevery low to an approved tenant.
a20 GIBSON Hall,
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WANTED,

WANTED.
Il SITUATION by young woman to do geners
IA housework OF as cook in private family
Apply at
JnV5
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-06
w ANTED

HOME for an aged lady, and where she "
"A be properly cared for. Cell at or address
NIT 81 1S1 STATE STREET.
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FOR RENT,

UUK& REIN Il
- On Winthrop avenue near Sylvah avenue, a
#H;;; new cottage house containing seven rooms
- with city water; will be ready for occupancy
about the 1st Of May next terms reasonable. APP
ply DO PHILLIPS Marble and Granite Works.
a20tf lab High Street.
Furnished House for Rent.
- THE large and commodious house, 70 York
N::il Square, owned and lately occupied by Will
IL liam johnson, Esq, is now offered for rent
with the furniture in the The house is pleas
the business portion of the city, contains twenty
rooms, conveniently arranged and supplied with
modern conveniences The grounds are spacious
and provided with shade and fruit trees For terms
and other particulars apply at
125 HIGH STREET,
a23tf to Richard E. Rice, Trustee.