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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Fatal Fiuht In tha Hjohway.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, April 29.-Near
Point Rock, Ala, J. 7. Prince shot and
killed j. I. Green. Both men are far
mers, and bad blood existed between them.
On Friday Green hunted for Prince with O
shot gun threatening to kill him. Yes
terday they met on the highway, and af-
ter some words dismounted Greon drew
his knife and made for Prince, who there-
upon shot three times at him, killing him
with the second shot. Prince went to
SCOTS boro, the county-seat, and surren-
dered himself. Both men have large fam
lilies, =.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

of blood diseases which have been cured
by it. I know the proprietors to be
gentlemen of the highest type and utmost
reliability. ! recommend it as a great
blood remedy, unequaled by anything
that know of. M. B. WHARTON,
Pastor lst Baptist Church, Montgomery,
Ala.
Treatise of Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3,
Atlanta, Ga.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. D. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind, tes-
titles: IT can recommend Electric Bit
ters az the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of rheumatism of two years standing"
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio,
affirms: "The best selling medicine l
have ever handled in my 20 years ex-
perience, is Electric Bitters." Thou
sands of others have added their testi-
mony, so that the verdict is unanimous
that Electric Bitters do cure all diseases
of the liver, kidneys or blood. Only a
half dollar bottle at Seybert u Co.'s
drug store.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Syrup Of Figs

Us natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or costive; to dispel head
aches, colds and fevers; to cure habit
.ual constipation, indigestion, piles, etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company. For sale in 30 cents
and 81 bottles by Shofstall & Co.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
He Lost an Arm,

NEW YORK. April 29.-August Faver, O
Louisville militiaman, while on his way
to this city, put his arm out Of car win.
dow to see whether 1t was raining. Tho
arm came In contact with bridge near
Albany and was broken. 1t was ampu-
tatsd in Bellevue Hospital last night.
Faver is a wholesale druggist and resides
at 242 Eleventh avenue, Louisville
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Forced to Leave Home.

Over 60 people we're forced to leave
their homes yesterday to call for a free
trial package OF Lanes Family Medicine.
If your blood is bad, your liver and kid.
neys out OF order, if you are constipated
and have headache and an unsightly
complexion, don't fail to call on any
druggist to-day for free sample OF this
grand remedy. The ladies praise 1t.
Everyone likes it. Large.size package,
80 cents.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

\ The value Of remedy should be esti.
mated by its curative properties. Ac-
ctrding to this standard, Ayers Sarsapa-
rifa is the best and most economical
blood medicine in the market, because
the most pure and concentrated. Price
81, Worth IS a bottle.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft, or calloused Jumps and blem.
ishes from horses, blood SPAWN, curbs,
splints, sweeney, ring-bone, STILES
sprains, all swollen throats, coughs, etc.
Saves5O by use Of one bottle. Warranted.
Sold by w. R. Smith & Co., druggists,
Hillsboro. Ohio.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Literary Notes from The Century Co

The Century Magazine was the first to
publish the Life OF Jean Francois Millet
this was even before its appearance
in France. In the forthcoming May
number it will print further recollections
of Jean Francois Millet, "With Some
Account of His Drawings for His Chill
dren and Grandchildren" by Wyatt
Eaton, the well-known American artist
who lived in Barbizon and was intimate
with the famous painter. The article is
illustrated not only by many of the
drawings referred to, but also with
portrait of Millet made by Mr.. Eaton
from various sources, including his own
remembrance OF the original. There is
also full.length portrait of Millet, at
the age of forty, from photograph taken
in his garden. A picture OF the interior
OF his studio, taken soon after Millet's
death, is also given.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

As soon as you discover any falling Of
the hair or grayness always use Halls
Hair Renewer to tone up the secretions
and prevent badness or grayness.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

A dry, hacking cough keeps the bron.
chial tubes in state Of constant irrita-
ton, which, If not speedily removed,
may lead to bronchitis. No prompter
remedy can be had than Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, which is both an anodyne and
expectorant.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
100 Ladies' Wanted,

And 100 men to call on any druggist for
q free trial package of Lanes Family
Medicine, the great root and herb reme'
dy, discovered by DR.. Silas Lane while
in the Rocky Mountains. For diseases
of the blood, liver and kidneys it is a
positive cure. For constipation and
clearing up the complexion it does won
.ders. Children like it. Everyone praises
it. Large.size package. 80 cents. AT all
druggists.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Mountains a Mass Of Flames.

LEwIsBURa, w. Va. April 29.-The
Greenbrier Mountains, near Greenbrier,
White Sulphur Springs, are mass OF fire
and millions Of feet Of valuable hard tim.
her has been consumed, with tens of thou.
sands Of rails and other property. Tho
frs Is beyond control and must burn itself
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Bucklen's Arnica SalYe.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect Satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Seybert & Go.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

Itch, mango, and scratches on human
or animals cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails.
Sold by w. r. Smith & Co., druggist,
Hillsboro.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Loose's Red Glover Pile Remedy,

Is positive specific for all forms OF the
disease. Blind, bleeding, itching, ulcer
mated and protruding piles. Price 30
cents. For sale by w. r. Smith & Co.,
druggists.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Two Children Burned 10 Death.

WAHPEToN, DAK., April 29.-Fire Friday
on the farm of Sven Moe, near here,
caused the death Of bis two young chill.
dren, aged six and three years.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

The Henry County (Ga.) Times notes
the capture OF an eighty-pound turtle in
Walnut Greek, and adds that its head
was as large as a dogs.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Snow Storm In Mlchlaan

MARQUETTE, MICH, April 29.-The heavy
rain which has been falling here for the
past thirty hours turned to snow last
night All vessels are held in port for bet.
ter We ather,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
A Giant Dead.

WATERBURY,, CT, April 20.-Willard
Perkins. formerly exhibited under the
name OF Billy Bates, the Pennsylvania
giant, and weighing 452 pounds, died hero
SATURDAY.,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

Mrs. Kate O'Brien, of New York, fell
dead while carrying her child in her
arms and the infant was suffocated un.
,derneath her.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Murderer Surrend ers,

HELENA, Mont, April 29--John J. Nc.
Grady, who murdered Barney Creegan, in
Maryland, last February, has surrendered
himself, saying conscience compelled him
to do
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Tired Men

Are wonderfully helped by the use Of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. There Is no better tonic and
nervine. 1t eradicates all snpurity from the
brood, and imparts strength and stamina to
body and mind. The best Alternative mcdi-
cine for either old or young. Be sure you
get Ayers Sarsaparilla and no other. 1t
Is the standard blood-purifier.
at had been troubled for years with nervous.
ness and debility. Ayers Sarsaparla cured
"1have used Ayers Sarsaparilla In my family
for the past twenty years. and can truly say that
10 has accomplished the desired result I'm every
instance. 1conslder II the best blood-puriler in
the MARKET Capt G. W. Chase, Gardiner. Me.
Henry Lamb. Somerville. Mass, after suffering
for some time from debility. was cured by using
Ayers Sarsaparilla. He urges others. similarly
afflicted, to try the same remedy.
William p. Stearns, 3 Free St, Portland, Me-,
testifies: 81 suffered for years from n low con-
dition OF the blood and general debility. with
severe pains I'm my back and shoulders. have
been greatly helped bya few bottles of Ayers
Sarsaparilla, and take every opportunity to speak
OF my cure to those who are afflicted as was"
about two years ago was prostrated with
nervous debility, so that was hardly able to do
anything. No doctoring did me any good.
Finally, tried Ayers sar.
sapariIIa,
and three bottles restored me."-J. Il. BIohn.
Shiloh. Ohio.
Price ST. six bottles, S5. Worth $5 bottle.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

The Utica Observer refers to Senator
Hoar,of Massachusetts,, as"that dreary
old phonograph."
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

An Emporia (Kas. youth pawned his
gun for money with which to buy mar
riage license.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

Mr.. Bucksnibble is candidate for
postmaster at Oshkosh.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

Steps have been taken toward estao.
fishing q school Of silk weaving in New
York.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

Dan. O'Driscoll is in Jail without bail
q. Washington for charging woman
81 900 for securing 81 200 in pension for
her
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

OF the 1907 students who have gradu-
ated from the Yale Divinity School, the
Boston Transcript learns that 1,l29 are
living.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

J. M. Neil, of Calhoun, Ga, killed five
wild turkeys at one shot.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
Weary Women

Gain strength and vitality by the use of
Ayers sarsaparilla. Thousands Of such
women are proving the value Of this well
known and reliable medicine. 1t strength
ems the digestive organs, enriches the blood,
and gives firmness to all the nerves and
tissues Of the body. The only 81 Sarsapa-
rilla actually worth e5 bottle.
C.H Reyes. Druggist. Dixon. H.. writes: "I
have sold five times as much Ayers Sarsaparilla
this season as In any previous year"
Ayers Sarsaparila has done me great good.
Twas all run down before began taking IT, and
now am
Gaining in Strength
every day. intend taking one more bottle to
restore my health perfectly" Alice West.
Jefferson, W. Va.
81 suffered from headache, indigestion, and
debility. and scarcely had strength to drag my.
self about the house. Ayers Sarsaparila has
worked q marvellous change In my case. I now
feel as strong and well as ever."- Mrs. M. NJ.
Lewis, A ST., Lowell, Mass.
Mrs. c. Kennedy, Of 7s7 Pacific ST., Brooklyn,
N. Y, testihes that she was afflicted four years
with nervous prostration and other complaints.
Mind and body seemed to have given out to-
gether. The doctors prescriptions being Of no
wall, she at last began the use Of
Ayers Sar
saparilla. "Now." she writes, "I can scarcely
believe had ever been ILL.,"
Made by DR.. J. Q. Aver g. Co., Lowell, Mass.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02

A New York beef exporting firm has
800 retail meat shops in Great Britain.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-05-02
ORGANIZED 1867.

Every horse sold In re.
corded in both Europe
and America, and certifi-
Gates OF registration go
with every animal to the
purchaser. None but
horses that can be guar.
anteed are sold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-26

RAIDER MosBY's DAUGHTER-A south
ern girl and writer spent few days in
Washington during the gay season-Miss
Virginia Stuart Mosby, daughter of the IA
mous ex Confederate colonel. She is spret-
ty girl, with unusually perfect features and
complexion that Ia simply marvellous.
Sunny wavy hair falls around her artistic
head and her winning manners and bright
conversation won her many admirers. 1
asked her about her work, and In reply to
my question as to what she was doing, she
said: 81 am doing nothing, Luncheons, teas
and dances have chas, l all literary thoughts
away and have forgotten what a pen looks
like" care you never going to resume
your work ?" then asked. "Oh, yes. Once
this dazzling world of society is over I'll
seek some quiet spot, gather up my scatter
ed thoughts and commence weaving war
romances again" n."-Ethel ingalls, in New
York World.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-26
ONRUsTEE's SALE.

By virtue o: deed OF trust from Albert w.
Harrison aud Nathan w. Pierson, bearing date on
the 18th day Of May, 1868, and recorded in liber
J, No. a. folio 191, land records OF Fairfax coun.
ty, Va the undersigned, substituted on February
20, 1885 for trustees therein named will offer
for sale by public suction on SAT URDAY, April
81, 1889 at II N, in front of The Market House,
ON Royal street, in the city of Alexandria, Va,
the following property, to wit
THE TRACT OF LAND called 'HUNTLEY," I"
containing SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES. moro or
less, with the improvements thereon. This land
is situated in Fairfax county, Va, about four
by buildings and cultivation.
Terms OF Sale As to so much OF the proceeds rs
msy be necessary to defray tho expenses Of exc
cutting this trust and to discharge the amount of
money. principal and interest, now due and un-
paid The residue to be paid In thrce equal an
nual instaments at ni,e fifteen and twenty -four
months. with interest from the day of sale; tho
bonds Of the purchaser to be taken for the defer
red instaments and the title retained until tho
purchase money is paid in full.
The amount due upon this deed of trust is as
follows: For two bonds executed by the said Har-
risen and Pierson for 81, 200 each, with interest
from March 1, 1883, payable semi annually, said
bonds dated March !, 1868. and payable at and
10 years respectively to Doctor Benjamin King or
his assigns, subject to the following credits to witt
81 1885, 81, rs of December ], 1888. Total amount
OF principal and interest due March /, 1889,
81, ,S9O73. JULIAN T. BURKE.
mh27 is Substituted Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-26
LEGAL.

NIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerks office
OF the Circuit Court of Alexandria county on
the 18th day of April, 1889.
Miles G. Munson and Aunie M. Hayes, OF the con-
gregstien Of the First Presbyterian Church of
Alexandria county. Virginia, who sue Oh behalf
of themselves and all others, the members Of said
congregation complsinants VS.. l. G. O'Neal and
Amanda NJ his wife Geo. B. Ives d. o. Mum
son, Albert Fl. Ives and Charles a. Buxton, and
Miles c. Munson and Kate ", his wife Daniel
o. Munson and Ruhsnna, his wife; Lucy Taylor,
who was Lucy Munson, and a. a. E. Taylor,
her husband Annie E. Fonwick, who was An.
ME E. Munson, and Robert w. Fenwick, her
husband, and T. B Munson heirs-at-law of Ira
Munsor, deceased Elizabeth A. Sypherd,
who was Elizabeth A. Van voast. and j. Ii. Sy-
was Hester NJ. Van Voast, and Francis McCray,
hcr husband; Margaret j. Andrews, who WAS
Margaret J. Van Vosst, and N. B. Andrews, her
hu.b.na Susan Woo1nsncoy, who was Susan
Van Voast, and Y. &. Woodnancey, her hus
band; John G.. Van Yosst and Florence E., his
wife, and Ella Van Voast heirs at-law of Mich
olas Van Yoast, deceased II. A. Whallon, Har-
vey Bailey, Thomas Jewell Alonzo G. Hayes
and Jameo E. Clements, defendants.
Memo. The object OF this suit is to have ccr-
tain tract of land in Alexandria county, Virginia,
near Ballston, containing IL acres. rood and
poles which was conveyed by deed dated August
14th, 1876 and recorded in liber G, No. a, folio
ZSl, Oh 5alu county lanu IeCOIob lIOm L. W. " ANodt
and wife to Ira F. Munson and Nicholas Van
voast trustees and their successors, for cemetery
purposes, for tho use Of tho church, declared to
be the property of the First Presbyterian Church
of Ale1srdria county, Virginia and to obtain
decree vestipg the title OF two acres thereof in the
trustees of said congregation for church purposes,
and for the sale OF the residue of said land.
The defendants, Lucy Taylor, A. A. E. Taylor,
Annie E. Fenwick, Robert w. Fenwick, T. 3.
Munson, Hester NJ. McCrsy. Francis McCray,
Margaret J. Andrews, N. B. Andrews, Susan
Woodnancey V. 3. Woodnsncey, John g. Van
voast Florence E. Van Voast, Ella Van Vosst and
Thomas Jewell, not having entered their ap-
pearance and given security according to
the act of Assembly and the rules OF this
Court, and it appearing by affidavit that they
arc not residents of this State it is ordered that
said defendants appear here within fifteen days
after the publication OF this order, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests in this suit
and that copy Of this order be forthwith insert
cd in the ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, newspaper
published in the city of Alexandria, once week
for four successive weeks and posted at the front
door Of the Court House Of this county.
A copy: test q. Il. YOUNG, CLERK.
JAS E. Clements and F. L. Smith, p. q.
sp19 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-26
The Situation In Oklahoma.

Geuera! james Is. Weaver, If Ioas. y, 9
of the most persistent .dyocal.- u ,he open
ing of Oklahoma in Congress, has had his
claim contested. q d has been accused of ct
tempting to take the people by the throat
The old-time boomer leaders have not Jared
we'll. Any number OF Payne's men can be
found now lying around Purcell, who have
been out.ridden and out run by men who
have taken the fruits of their years of sacri-
fee. Most of them take 1t philosophically,
but it means blood, and the murdered boy
of nineteen, who was shot when found 10
possession of one of these claims, owes his
death TO that injustice, whether he was part.
ly responsible for it or not. The man who
killed him had worked it for his own for
years past II is broadly hinted at Purcell
that the old colonists there could point out
the murderer, and that instead OF doing so,
assisted him to escape into Texas Proyi
sions continue scarce. One man Wednes-
day sold thirty barrels OF bread, fve-cent
loaves selling at 6ft.en cents, or two for
quarter. The supply ran out and while peo-
pie were willing to pay the exorbitant price,
IL could not be had at all. Crackers found
ready sale at 81 so per pound.
A grocer announced tnal ne nau
given $50 for the privilege of breaking open
the car which contained his stock. He soon
made it up The inconvenience caused by the
blockade OF freight here is beyond computa-
tion. It gets worse instead of better. The
freight, express and baggage increase with
each train, and lack of help prevents
prompt distribution. The first natural
death In OklahomsCity occurred w Wednesday.
Thomas O'Neill, young man, from Mar
shall, Mo-, died ofa congesliVe chill, brought
on by oxertior and exposure. Many cuse
of pneumonia are reported. General Mer-
rett's report Of the numbere In Oklahoma is
incomprehensible. The estimate here Is
that fully 1900 people are now in Guthrie,
and more than so 600 in the territory. Near
IL twice as many as he allows for the terri
tory left Arkansas City at one time, and are
still pouring In The first baby was born at
King Fisher Wednesday. 1t first saw the
light OF the world in wagon, and was
christened Oklahoma Lewis. The parents
are from Texas. A number of settlers have
claimed the north half of the section as
town site, and have named 1t King Fisher.
They have elected a mayor and council and
are running in opposition to the original
King Fisher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-26

CARDINAL HAYNALD, the Hungarian pre-
late, was leaving his hotel to go to his car
riage, lately. when child begged him for
aims. He felt in all his pockets without
finding a coin, and, seeing richly dressed
woman passing beckoned to her, asked for
her purse, aud taking from it a liberal sum
bestowed 1t upon the child. Then he thank
ed the woman gravely. and. entering his
carriage, was driven away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-26
AnVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. wINsLoW's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teething ia the prescription OF one OF the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success by millions Of mothers for
their children. During the process OF teething
it's value is incalculablo. It relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic By giving health
TO the child It rests the mother. Price 26 cents
bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-26
BuekIen,s Arnica SaIye.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chspped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
reouired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box. For sale by E. S. Leadbester & Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-26
ALEXANDRIA. VA, FRIDAY EVENING APRIL 26 1889
CoPARTNERsH1p NOTICES.
pUsINEss NOTICE.

The death Of Mr.. A. ]. Fleming necessithtes the
dissolution OF the firm of A. j. Fleming & Co. As
surviving partner, l am compelled by law to wind
up the affairs Of the firm SIS speedily as possible.
The time is near when will have to settle with
an administrator hence it becomes imperative for
all those indebted to the firm TO come forward
and settle their sccounts at once. All those to
whom the firm is indebted will please present
their claims for payment without dolsy.
F. 8. HARPER Surviving Partner.
Alexandria, April s. 1889.
The copartnership heretofore existing under the
firm name Of A. ]. Fleming & Co. having been
dissolved by the death Of the senior member,
will continue TIE busiress hereafter in my own
name In making this announcement 1 take
pleasure In asking continuation of the many
valued favors extended to the old firm, and as
guarantee OF my future conduct in business 1 re-
fer you to the many transactions We have had in
the past and my life's association in different
ways in the old firm with Mr.. Fleming.
Respectfully, F. s. HARPER.
Alexandria, April 6, 1859. apo I'm