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Associated CiyiI Englpeers.

The California Association of Civil En-
gineers was organized on Friday evening at
meeting held in the Academy of Sciences
Building and with sixty-eight charter men,
bers signing the roll. The following officers
we're elected: President, Hubert Fischer
James d. Schuyler, San Diego; E. E.
Tucker. Stockton, and William harrison
Smith of San Francisco. The objects of the
association are the advancement of the
business interests and the regulation of the
practice Of the profession of civil engin-
earinp.
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WORSE THAN THE HOT STOVE.
Larceny of a Cauldron OF Boiling Asphal-
tum by Two Men.

What thieves Will not steal is not worth
taking. So thinks j. K. Prior, who lost on
Friday big cauldron filled with boiling
asphaltum. The kettle with its simmering
contents was left standing in front of
building on City Hall avenue, the roof Of
which was being repaired. At noon Prior
and his workmen left for lunch and they
were scarcely out of sight when two men
cauldron away. Prior has reported the
theft to the police yesterday Talk about
the traditional red-hot stove" said he, the
thieves who stole it were not in il with
those fellows who carted toff my 700 pound
kettle with its boiling contents"
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HOTEL VENDOME,

A Report That 1t Is to Be Closed Is
AuthoritativeIy Denied.
A report has got abroad and has obtained
wide circulation to the effect that Hotel
Vendome, San Jose, was about to close its
doors. Just how or where this report OBJ
tanned circulation no one appears to know.
By authority of the Board of Directors and
the manager Of the Vendome, Mr.. George
p. Smell, this report is emphatically denied.
Hotel Vendome has been splendid success
from the day it opened; il has come to stay,
and will continue to bid for patronage and
occupy front seat among the very best of
California's famous summer and winter re-
SORTS.
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Requests of the Dead.

By the will of Peter Mclean, which was
fled yesterday. his estate, valued at $4,000,
will be intrusted for the benefit of his daugh-
ter during her life and when she dies will
be divided among his grandchildren.
Edward Blaney, who died on August 10th,
bequeathed most Of his properly, value un-
known, to his widow.
Thomas Conlin bequeathed by will to his
four sisters an estate valued at S1l, 800.
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New Corporation.

The Acme Development Company filed
articles Of incorporation yesterday. The
company has been formed to carry on a
commission and brokerage business, and its
capital stock is $1,000, 900, of which 5000
has been subscribed by Laurence Vincent,
+. w. Butterfeld, G. j. King, G. d. Coon,
G. NJ. Foster and A. w. Kennedy
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-23
The Divorce Court.

Judge Levy heard several aflidavits yes
terday morning in the argument for new
trial in the Cahll divorce case, in which 1t
is alleged perjury was committed by wit
neSSeS.
Judge Sanderson granted Jennie divorce
from George Hellweger on account of his
failure TO provide.
Judge Hubbard divorced Lille NJ. from
r. Marchant on the ground of cruelty.
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BIaine's Candidacy.

The Blaine Legion Of the Pacific has re-
ceived letter from Hon. A. l.. Conger to
the effect that Blaine will undoubtedly be
the next nominee of the Republican party,
aud that the rumors of his ill-health are
groundless. A prettily engrOssed set of res
olutions has been forwarded by the Legion
to Mr.. Conger. welcoming him to Califor-
mia, where he has proposed to make polit-
ical visit this autumn
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Evading the Exclusion LAVE.

Collector of the Port Phelps has dicov-
cred that Chinese certificate blanks of the
local Consulate have been filled out by the
dozens and peddled to Chinese for 80 cents
each. A resident in the Mission is said to
be the perpetrator of this new method of
eluding the exclusion laws. He is a white
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Dragged Over the Cobbles.

James R. Weddell. peddler living at 100
Jessie street, met with painful accident
at the corner of Seventh and Harrison
streets yesterday afternoon, while driving a
one-horse wagon. The animal ran away and
he was thrown out, but held on to the lines
aud was dragged one block over the cobbles.
When the horse was stopped it was found
that Weddell had received deep cut over
the right eye, besides numerous body bruises.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-23

A charge of false persOnation has been
recorded against August Daz, who was held
on Friday for trial on charge of grand
larceny. in February. and while acting as
a clerk In Portuguese hotel, Diaz took An
tonic G. Brazo's handbook from the safe
and drew S144 45. AS Diaz has vctimized
several other acquaintance more charges
will probably be recorded against him.
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To Correct a Contract.

William E. Allen has brought suit in
equity in the Superior Court against Pat
lick Fl. Mullen to have a contract for the
purchase Of lot OF land reformed and cor
rected. on the ground that the price of the
land is given as $3.50 when it should BIZ $3.50.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-23

M. N. Bode has petitioned the Superior
Court for an order of arrest to issue against
Burt Haverly of the "Cty Directory" the
atrical company, who he alleges owes him
S4O6, and is about to leave the State.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-23

The contempt case of Alfred Thurman,
Henry Hutton and Eugene N. Deuprey, that
was to have been heard by judge hebbard
YESTERDAY, was continued until Thurs day at
7:30 o'clock in the evening. The case must
then be settled.
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STREAKY HAIR.


HOW TO OBVIATE 1T WITH GER
TAINTY.
There is nothing that detracts from the beauty OF
q lady's nair much to have more than one color
of hair the head. The number OF ladies whose
hair is almost like Joseph's coat OF many colors is
far greater than is generally supposed In strong
lights the Objectionable features come out moro
strongly. Pronounced different shades In the hair
are very annoying. but still they can be obyiated
with the greatest ease. No matter whether 1t is
light, dark or medium shade that Is desired, the
hair can be made perfectly even by applying the
imperial Hair Regeneration Only that part Of the
hair which 1t is necessary TO change need be
touched as the color can be made to any shade and
perfectly even. Patti says, There is nothing in
the world for the hair like it," and Fanny Daven-
port says, "In the dramatic profession tits invau-
able" Ladies' test its merits by forwarding
sample of hair calling at the receptionrooms of
the Imperial Chemical Company, 81 West Twenty
third ST.. New York. Sold by druggists and hair
dressers at 81 90 and So, direct by express. Re-
fuse all substitutes.
Agents FOR the Pacific Coast Messrs G0LDSTEIN
& COIN, S22 Market ST., San Francisco. 1t is ap-
piled by them ana S. STRoZINSKI 433 ELLIS ST. 1t
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-23

spirited debate. il was adopted by vote of
los to 2, and on March 4, 1871, Vermont was
admitted to the Union, swelling the number
Of States to fourteen
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-23

MRS. FRED S. MOODY
Was Miss Nellie Corbitt, the daughter Of
William Ccrbltt of San Mateo. She was
very popular in society as young lady, and
she has not lost any of her popularity since
her marriage, which took place in April,
1891. She is a bright. entertaining young
woman. with fine musical and conyersa-
tional powers, dances most gracefully, and
swims like naiad queen. She is the sister
Of Miss Minnie Corbitt. now the wife of DIR.
Beverley McMonagIe. Her husband is
a bright young fellow, who played the
part of best man at many fashionable
wedding before he finally stood up as
groom.
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SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY.

HOsNS' L IOU It.
Inc steamer III dorado, voyage No. III, leaving
rev YORK August LIST, has been wrecked The
southern Pacific Company win adjust all claims
Incident to this disaster promptly. Present TO
- G. W. FLETCHER,
Commercial Agent, 6l3 Market ST., San Francisco.
au2l ST
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

THE COMPANY'S STEAMSHIPS WILL s>-s
sail EGE$P
FOR NEW YORK VIA PANAMA.
Steamship SAN JUAN. Saturday, August 22d
at IL noon taking freight aud passengers direct for
Acapulco, Champerico. San Jose de Guatemala
Acajutla, La LiGertad La Union. Punts Arenas
and Panama
Fnii HONG-KONG VIA YOKOHAMA.
CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO
............ Thursday, September ), 1891. at r1
SHiN 49,. Saturday, September %, 1891. at PX
S~~@ VI
"Wednesday. October 81. 1891. at Px
Round trip tickets 10 Yokohama and return at %.
duced rates.
For freight passage apply at the ofice cornsrjs
First and Brannan streets
branch ofice-202 Front street.
9TH II ALEXANDER CENTER, General Agent
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ANCHOR LINE.

Steamers Leave New York Every Saturday
For Glasgow via Londonderry.
Rates for Saloon Passage
BY SIS. CITY OF ROME, $50 AND UPWARD
according to accommodation and location of room
Other Steamers OF the line $50 and upward
Second Cauin $50. Steerage $40.
Passengers booked at through rates to or from any
city in Great Britain the Continent
Drafts on London Sold at Lowest Rates.
Book OF Information, tours and sailing lists fur
nShed on application TO agents.
HENDERSON BROTHERS, Bowling Green NY.
tie GEORGE w. FLETCHER, 6lS Market st: or
TO T. ID. MCKAY, 81 Montgomery street; or to
y. +. FUGAZI Il CO., Montgomery avenue: or
GEORGE b. SEAMAN, 1913 Broadway. Oakland
lyl I'm
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FOR PORTLAND & ASTORIA. OREGON.

THE UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY H.r
Ocean DlviSion-and PACIFIC COAST &c.
STEAMSHIP COMPANY will dis patch from Spear-
ttreet wharf, at 10 NJ, for the above ports OF
their Al iron steamships viz:
STATE OF CALIEORSIA-August % Septem-
Der 4. 10. -.
COLUMBIA-August1 Is, ~. September 3, 20.
oREGoN-Augusr 10. 81. September u, -.
Connecting via Portland with the Northern Pacific
railroad, oregon Short Line and other diverglnS
nbes Tor all points in Oregon, Washington British
Solumeia, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Dakota Utah
wyoming, Yellowstone PARK. and all points East and
Fare to PortiandECabln. Sl6; steerass 50: round
Trip. cabin, $50.
Ticket Ofhces-1 Montgomery st. and Palace Ho-
Tel New Montgomery St
GOoDALL. pertains g. CO. Supt Ocean Lina
LIST 10 Market ST San FrancIxcn
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Opium on the North BEND.


Customs Inspector Davis found seventeen
five-tael cans of opium yesterday in the lin
ing OF the pantry on board the North Bend,
1t was seized and will be condemned.
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MRS. LIE G. G. TIRRITTs


Was well known and popular as society
belle on both sides of the bay before she be-
came the bride of Mr.. lie Grand Cannon lib
bits of Hoosac, n. Y, in October, 1890.
She was known AS Miss Elizabeth q. Fol
ger, daughter of Mrs. j. A. Folger of Oak
land, and was a charming, sweet pretty
girl, affable, winning. lovng-gainiDg the
friendship and esteem Of all who met her.
1t was a matter of great regret when this IA
vorite of her set left her home to reside per-
manently in New York, where her hus-
bands business interests led him.
The wedding took place in st. Paul's
Episcopal Church, Oakland. and after the
ceremony. which was most mpressively
performed by the Rev. Robert Richie, re-
ception was held at the home of the brides
mother. 1903 Jackson street. Oakland, which
was attended by about sixty relatives and
intimate friends, who babe farewell to
the bride prior to her departure for New
York.
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London and Sam FrancIscn Rank.

The London and San Francisco Bank was
examined on Thursday by Commissioners
Gerberding and Knight, who report its con-
dition as follows:
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OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP CO

DISPATCH STEAMERS FROM SAN S-a
~ Francisco Tor ports In Alaska August GlSEX
1S. %. September H. 81, A.
For British Columbia and Puget Sound ports, Au-
gust ~, 80 20. September ana october = Z, II, IL
o.. II. A.. NJ.
For Eureka Humboldt Bay, Wednesdays, 9 A. NJ.
fourth day, 8 A. NJ
For San Diego. stopping only at Los Angeles, Santa
Barbara ana San Luis ODspo every fourth day &c IL
4 n.
For ports in Mexico. 25th o: each month.
Ticket Ofice-Palace Hotel. New ModtgomerYy.
6oODALL PERKINS i CO.. General Agents.
LIST 10 Market San FRANCISCAN
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MKS. g, f. GAMBLE
Is lady better known among her intimate
circle of friends than she is to the world at
large. She is cultured and refined, with ex-
quisite taste in the matter of dress, and is
always stylishly attired. She has a full,
round countenance, with large, expressive
eyes and mobile mouth. She wears her
hair becomingly arranged over her brow.
Her hand Is graceful in shape and has been
much admired. Mrs. Gamble is well in
formed upon the affairs of the day; takes
lively iiterest in musical matters, and is not
Indifferent to the cause of charity.
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.Sundays only.
RACCAGE NnrICI,

BAGGAGE NOTICE.
The Pacific Transfer Company, 10 Suffer street,
San Francisco has the sole right to solicit baggage
on incoming trains and to check baggage at hotels
and residences for outgoing trains OF this company
TO avoid the rush at the ferries.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
C0MPAGNIE GENERAlE
IRAN LANTIQU
French Line to Hayrp.
COMPANY'S PIER (NEw), az NORTH <s~u
" River foot of Morton St Travellers by S4ESs5B
this line avoid both transit by English rail way and
the discomfort OF crossing the channel in a small
boat
La NORMANDIE. De Kersablec..
....,....... Saturday, September 9th, 4:30 A. "
LA TOURAISE. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
............. Saturday. September 18th. $50 A. n
LA BRETAGNE, DC Jousselin. ...............
........... Saturday. September 18th. 8 ;OU A. N
LA CHAMPAGNE, Traub. Observation-Disclosures.
......... Saturday. September 26tb, at 1900 n
rs For freight or passage apply to
A. FORGET. Agent,
No3 Bowling Green. New York.
J.F. FUGAZI CO., Agents, S Montgomery ava
San Francisco. '
Branch Office. 10 Montgomery street. ,nronte
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auto ~ su&wy TC Nj.
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for Infants and Children.

"The use OF sCastoria is so universal and
its merits SO well known that it seems work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
Intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach
CARLOS MARTYR, DID,
New York City.
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-15
a LIVELY RUNAWAY.
Is. l.. Greider's Team Takes n Rui
About the City.

Is. L. Greiders Team Takes Kun
About the City.
b. L. Greiders team, attached to an
open vehicle, became frightened on
Henry street yesterday evening and ran
eff, damaging the vehicle and harness,
but otherwise doing but little damage.
Charles Miller, the driver, left the
team standing on the street, and went
in Beeton's shop to get trunk. He came
out carrying it on his shoulder, when
the team took fright and dashed off to-
ward Tcrry's hill
Bob Bowyer ran out of Williams liv-
cry stable and attempted to catch them,
but was turned double somersault and
fell on his head in mud hole. Reach
ing Tazewell street, the horses dashed
between fire plug and lamp post, and
left the vehicle standing wedged fast
between. Both single.trees were brok-
en- and one wheel badly damaged
The horses thus relieved of their bur
den ran off up Henry street to Mr.. Grei-
der's residence on Ninth avenue and
took refuge in the stable.
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BRISTOL.

BRISTOL, July IA Special MIR.
Dove, who has served as ex-magistrat tie
in the Goodson district for some time,
has been forging orders on the Domin
ion National Bank for alleged State
purposes when they were for his own
personal benefit. When confronted
with the crime he confessed his guilt
and gave as his reason for doing so.
want Of money. He has been bound
over to court under bond of 81, 1000.
The people of Asheville, n. c., are
making strenuous efforts to meet the Il.
E. and n. {. railroad. They had a
meeting few nights ago to discuss the
advisabiljity Of subscribing 5000. 600 to
the Atlanta, Asheville and Baltimore
road which is to connect with the Bris.
toll and Eiizabethton road at some CON
vienent point between here and the
latter city.
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RICHLASDS.

HIGHLANDS, July l4-[Special The
Richards rolling mill expects to double
its capacity this week and will have a
day and night crew. They are turning
out good quality of iron AMI every
thing is working to perfection under
the general superintendency Of Mr..
Samuel Duncan.
work is progressing rapidly on the
twenty new houses along the railroad,
and they will soon be ready for occu-
pancy.
The Richlands Lime and Lumber
Company have located their saw mill
just south of tho town. They are saw
ing some OF the finest timber in South
west Virginia.
Negotiations arc now pending for the
erection of two glass factories, one to
manufacture glass bottles and one to
manufacture window glass.
The macadamizing OF Front street is
completed and work will be commenced
at once on Second street.
Mr.. II. G. Harris is building an excel
lent store and dwelling combined on
Suffolk avenue.
Mr.. c. Graham contemplatcs erecting
two fine dwellings, on Tazewcll avenue
shortly. The building boom has struck
Richards at last.
Natural gas is still burning at the
mines. A company is being organized
to drill and ascertain whether it is in
large quantities.
The Richards Development Company
is progressing finely and all the capital
stock has been fully subscribed. Oper-
ations on their houses will be com.
menced at an early date.
The erection of an Episcopal church
will be started here soon and will be
handsome cdificc. Let the good work
60 on.
Mcssrs Iligginbotham & Whites fne
store building is completed and ready
for occupancy. This is one of the fl nest
finished building in the town.
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MAYORS COURT.

Mayor Evans disposed of the follow
ing cases in his court yesterday morn
ing:
R. d. Foster, arrested by officer
Ware for being drunk on the depot
platform: fined So so.
William Curtis, arrested by Officer
Tinsiey for loud swearing on the street;
dismiS sod, as the provation was caused
by driving against rope stretched
across Park street.
Harvey Coleman, riding on freight
train and carrying concealed weapons;
fined Sl2.
John Strickler and ". j. Elliott, ar
rested by Officer Vest for riding on
freight train; fined So each
James Law, arrested on a warrant
charged with throwing stones in Sun
Fow WIS laundry; fiued SIS.
John Edwards, sleeping in Woodland
Park; dismissed.
Charles Williams, drunk on Jefferson
street; fined. So. So
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Charged With Assault and Battery.

Hatcher Mason, who lives on the Gish
farm in the city limits, was arrested
yesterday on a warrant sworn out by
Mrs. Garnand, charging him with as
saulting and beating her son, Taylor
Garnand. Col. Penn asked the MAYOR
yesterday morning that the case be
postponed till this morning owing to the
absence of witnesses, which was agreed
to under the protestation of Mr.. Hoge
who is counsel for Hatcher. 1t seems
that young Garnard was accused by
Mason OF entering lot and knocking
down the tall grass. Some words passed
and Mason assaulted and beat him. Col.
Penn will prosecute tho case.
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SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.
The Teachers Having a Gay Time mt Bed
ford City.

BEDFORD CITY, July 14.-TSpeciall-
For the past two weeks the streets of
Bedford City have been alive with
strangers. The State Normal school
is now in session here. The first
three days Of this months were taken up
by the conference of county and city
superintendent.
The normal proper opened on tho 4th
instant. The organization was effected,
the instructors announced, and classes
arranged, and on Tuesday following
regular and systematic work was begun.
There are enrolled over 500 teachers.
while the actual attendance is 400.
This Is good showing and is evidence
OF their interest in their work, and of u
desire to better qualify themselves for
the discharge Of their important trust.
They came from all over the State.
About eighty of them board at Ran
dolp-Macon," few at Belmont" and
several at "IIotel Bedford" but the
greater part of them are scattered
throughout the town in private families.
The exercises are held at both Ran
dolph Macon and the public school
building. They consist of periods of 40
minutes each, beginning at S:45 and
tasting till 1:30.
The following are the instructors and
their departments: Prof. ID. w. Read
and Miss Z. Parrish in tho apartment of
arithmetic; Miss Id G. Meyers and
Prof. Jno. A. Cunningham, in physi-
ology; Miss Meyers and Mrs c. L. Barth-
kowska in English Mrs w. W. Strother
and Miss Mamie c. Davis, in advanced
reading; Prof. j. II. Riddick and Miss
Edmonia Sale, in physiology; Prof.
Langdon S.sThompson and Miss Edith
Snow, in drawing; Prof Louis Schehl-
man in vocal music; Prof. d. w. Read
in algebra; Prof. A. NJ Hughlett in
geometry; and Miss C. Parrish in
methods in arithmetic. The program,
as thus given, is an interesting one,
and both pleasure and proftare received
by those in attendance. The tuition is
$500, giving privileges of all depart
ments.
Rev. Mr.. Barclay. the synodical evan
gelist OF the Presbyterian church Of the
synod Of Virginia was here last week
with view to locati
Rev. w. L. kone, pastor of the Bap-
list Church, preached his farewell
sermon on last Sunday night His new
field of labor will be in Kentucky
The management of belmont Semin-
airy have opened their fine buildings and
beautiful grounds to summer boardcrs,
and have all they can accommodate
Among the latest arrivals are Rev. j. l..
Leftwich, d. d., and his family, from
baltimore.
Hotel Bedford has secured a string
band of three pieces and good music is
furnished daily They play for the
germans, also, given every Friday night
by the "German Club
Several entertainments are on hand
to come off at an early date. Every
thing possible is being done to make
the stay OF the teachers as pleasant as
can be and the general expression of
opinion is one of pleasure and gratifca-
ton.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-15

Knabe, Sohmer, Kranch & Bach,
Shaw and New England pianos, Estey
and Wilcox & White organs for sale
only by the Hobbie Music Company, at
lowest factory prices and on easy pay
ments. Each instrument warranted
live years. Call at their Roanoke ware
rooms, Isl Salem avenue, and you will
receive polite attention.