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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

PERSONAL beautiful reception
was given on Wednesday from 5 to
o'clock by Mrs. Frank D. Steger to her
daughters, the Misses Mamie and Ida
Steger, and their friend, Miss Specht,
of Gunston Hall. The house was et-
fectively decorated with The brightest OF
holly, red lamps and cahdles, aud de-
lightful menu was served 10 most
dainty and acceptable manner. Re.
ceiving with the Misses Steger were
Miss Virginia Mcleod, Miss Helen
Christian, Miss Lilly Urquhart and
Miss Courtenay Bridges. After this
most enjoyable afternoon tea, there fol.
lowed delightful card party of about
forty young people.-Riclmond State.
Mr.. Powell Minnigerode is the guest
of Mr.. Hodges, in Baltimore.
Mrs. 2. M. Bradshaw is visiting Mrs
Mollie Berrey in Fredericksburg.
Mrs. Benoni Wheat last night very
delightfully."- entertained number o.
her friends at a bid euchre party given
at her residence on Duke street.
Mr.. Jefferson Hall, well-knowr
resident of the Third ward, is quite i'll
Mr.. James w. Shinn, who was quite
indisposed few days since, is at hi;
post at the Southern Railway shop;
| again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

SCHOONER LosT.-The three-masted
schooner Clytie, Capt. D. E. Crockett,
has been lost on the beach thirty miles
south of Southport, N. q. The crew,
with the sails, blocks and rigging, were
saved. The hull and cargo are total
loss. The Clytie sailed from this port
for Baltimore few week ago and from
that port sailed December 81 with 700
tons of kainit for Charleston. S. G. The
vessel had been trading at this port for
the past three years and was owned in
Baltimore. The owners are partially
insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

FIREs.-A Slight fire occurred about
s o'clock last night in the old frame
kitchen on Columbus street, south OF
King, attached to the house occupied
by Mr.. G. M. Newton. The fire was
caused by some clothing which was
hanging on line falling on lamp.
Most of the clothing was burned, but
the fire was extinguished without an
alarm having been sounded.
The explosion of a lamp in the resi-
deuce just north of the old First Pres.
byterian Church, on south Fairfax
street, occupied by Mr.. Winter, about
Sis o'clock last night caused an alarm
of fire which brought out the fire de,
partment. But little damage was done
aud the flames were put out by the oc.
cupants of the house before the arrival
of the engines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

A BEAUTIFUL PLAY.-The New
York Herald says of Fabio Romani, the
play to be given at the Opera House
Saturday night: "The stage settings
were beautiful, the closing scene, a
representation of the eruption of Mt.
Vesuvius, with earthquake effects, call
ing forth tremendous applause. There
is scene in third act in which Miss
Therese Milford poses as the statue OF
Phryne in the artists studio, but on &C.
count of the unfortunate amount OF
drapery which enveloped the statue Of
Phryne, she looked more artistic al.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

AGAINST WINTER RACING.-At the
regular meeting last night of the Rich
mond Riding and Driving Club, resolu-
tons were adopted protesting against
winter racing and 1.-THE lawlessness al
legged to have been carried on at Alex
ander Island. The resolution also de-.
clares in favor of 'thirty-day law per-
hitting racing"
G. McD. Blake was elected president
of the club and A. w. Archer secretary
and treasurer. 1t is understood that
some of the agricultural societies in the
State are disposed to favor the Indiana
race track law, which permits racing
for ten days at any place in any one
year.
The fight before the Legislature over
pool-selling on races promises to be in
teresting. 1t is probable that deter
mined effort will be made to continue
to allow selling of pools at agricultural
fairs and gentlemen's driving tracks ex-
cept during winter months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

FUNERALs.-The remains of the late
Mrs. w. A. Hart, of Baltimore, who
died on Wednesday, were brought
here to-day for burial. The interment
was private and the services were con-
Quoted by Rev. T. 81. Rice.
The funeral of Miss Mary Gray took
place this morning from her late home,
the residence of Mr.. r. T. Lucas, and
was largely attended. The services
were conducted by Rev. F. T. Benson
The funeral of Mrs. John McCuen
took place this evening from her late
home on east Prince street and was
largely attended. The services were
conducted by Rev. P. P. Phillips.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

ASSAULTED IN A SALooN.-Mr. John
Breen was struck on the head with q
piece of brick Mr.. Ed. O'Brien's
saloon, on the north west corner of Co.
lumbus aud Wolfe streets on Tuesday
night. His head was cut so seriously
that the scalp had to be stitched by a
physician. There were about a dozen
people in the saloon at the time, most
of whom We're colored, and it seems
that Mr.. Breen had passed from a
Darkroom to the front, in which the
bar is situated, when the missile was
thrown from the northwest corner of
the room he had just left. It was
about twelve o'clock when the assault
was committed, and one of the negroes
was, it is believed, the assailant. The
case came before the Mayor this morn.
ing, two negroes, George Haney and
George Carter, having been arrested
on suspicion. A number of witnesses
were examined, but it was impossible
to ascertain the name of the guilty
party, and the case was continued in
order to obtain other witnesses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03
Housekeeping Goods Sale

Includes Table, Bed, and Toilet Linens,
Blankets, Qnilts, Sheets, Pillow and Bolster
Slips, Muslin and Linen sheetings and Mus
lin Shirtings. It's not mass of old goods
marked low to clear up the stock that gives
the theme. 1t is great ingathering of Linens
and other Housekeeping supplies for the &C.
casion. Buying was never so easy.
Hemstitchsd Linen Sheets, $4 50 per pair.
Regular value, 5000.
Imported Turkish Towels. 25c each, $2.75
dozen. Regular value, 30c.
Glass Linen ..Towelng, 20 inches wide,
121ac per yard.
California Blankets, extra quality, 1878
per pair. Regular value, $3.50.
"W. & L." Muslin Sheets Made OF one of
tho best brands of muslin, Toe EACH
Second floor .....11th ST. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

ST. AsAPH To CLOSE FOR THE WIN
TER.-At the annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the Virginia Jockey
Club, which was held last night in this
city, the following resolution was
adopted:
THAT this club has always been op-
{ posed to winter racing, and will close
the track on January 8, 1896, and will
not resume racing until the spring."
This announcement will be a surprise
to followers of the turf who are quar-
tered in this city and county and in
Washington. Although it was rumor-
ed some time ago that both of the
tracks in the county might close on the
first of the year, not many placed much
credence in the report, and the general
opinion prevailing was that racing
would continue through the winter ex-
cept on DAYS when the weather was so
Indictment that it was impossible to run.
1t is said that the reason for the sudden
closing down of the Virginia Jockey
Club is that they have received a tip
from the headquarters at Richmond
that they would be jeopardiziDg their
charter if they continued racing
through the severe winter months. 1t
was positively stated at the headquar,
tiers of the Old Dominion Club that they
would not follow in the path of the
st. Asaph people and close their gates.
They propose to race right through the
winter when the weather permits and
beginning next week will probably race
every day. When the st. Asaph traaz-
closed down last winter che Old Do.
minion followed suit. Mr.. Hill stated
when seen last night that although the
club would open in the spring, care
would be taken not to conflict with the
meeting which will probably he held at
Bennings' late in April, under the au-
spices Of the board of control. 1t now
remains TO be seen whether the Alexan-
der Island track will close down or will
race through the winter. In case they
do close thirty days meeting will
probably be held at Arlington, near
Baltimore, right away.
Mr.. J. M. Hill, the manager of the
st. Asaph track, when asked this morn
ing concerning the closing of that track
said that it was the intention of the
officers of the clnb and himself to close
the track on the last day Of the year and
they had made all arrangements for
closing on that day, but that the wealth
er had remained so fine they had con-
cluded to continue racing there during
the holidays.
The closing Of the track will throw
a number of men out of employment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

THE RAcEs.-The races at st. Asaph
to-day resulted as follows:
First race, furlongs-Marksman
won, Tim Flynn second, MISSIONER
third. Time 1.07.
Second race, 7 urlongs-Mattie
Chun won, Sir Tom second, Airplant
third. Time 1.25i.
Third race, J mile-Arliue won,
March second, Frank Davidson third.
Time LIS.
Fourth race, g. furlongs.-Gaiety
won. Lumberman second, Halle Gay
third. Time 1.271.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

Many merchants are well aware that
their customers are their best friends
and take pleasure in supplying them
with the best goods obtainable. AS an
instance we mention Perry & Cameron,
prominent druggists in Flushing, Mich.
They say "We have no hesitation in
recommending Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to our customers, as it is the
best cough medicine we have ever sold,
and always gives satisfaction" For
sale at IS and so cents per bottle by L.
Stabler & Co., Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

THE COLUMBIA S. F. e. Co.-The
annual meeting ST the Columbia S. F.
f. Co. was held at their hall last night,
President Smootin the chair, and W.
X. Griffith secretary.
The annual report of the executive
committee was submitted by Chairman
Uhler and adopted.
A communication was received from
the Junior Order of American Me-
chanics requesting committee of con-
ference alto the advisability of celebrat-
ing Washipgton's birthday by parade,
and Messrs. Strider, Petit and En-.
twisle were appointed to represent this
company at the proposed conference.
The following officers were elected to
serve for the present year:
President, VIM. A. Smoot; 1st Vice
President, A. T. Ramsay; Ind Vice
President, John H. Strider; Recording
Secretary, w. K. Griffith, Assistant
Recording Secretary, N. G. Treakle;
Executive Committee, George Uhler
Henry Strauss and Edward Hughes;
Treasurer, Geo. A. Appich; Foreman,
C. w. Duffey; Commander, w. G.
Craven; 1st Assistant Commander,
Noble Smith; 2nd Assistant Command.
er, II. Knight; Pipemen, Benjamin
Hughes, E. Craven, Charles Nowland,
E. Meade, VIM. Mills and George
Craven: Axemen, John Craven, Chas
Hepburn; Hosemen, John DeSiiva, John
Hughes, James Warren, VIM. Carroll
VIM. II. Robertson, Herbert Morton
Samuel Park; Firemen of Engine
Thos. E'addy, VIM. Simpson and Frank
Petit.
Aresolution was adopted recommend
ing to the Board of Fire Wardens the
reelection of engineer Wood and
drivers Posey and Taylor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03
nfts GOODS.
v oOdVard & lothrop.
10th, 11th and F Sts., N. W.
3D.
Until further notice store will open at Bis
am. and close at $50 p. m.
January Special Sale

OF Table, Bed. and Toilet Linens,
Sheets, Pillow Cases, Quilts, and other
Housekeeping Goods-Men's and Boys
Unlaundered Dress and Night Shirts
Manufacturers and Importers Rem
nants of Upholstery Stuffs, Lace Cur
tain Ends, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

G.-To sUBsCRIBERs-1he announce.
mcnt of the reduction of the subscription
price of the GAZETTE, of both its Daily and
Tri.weekly Editions, is followed by request
of prompt payment by subscribers. Overdue
accounts must be settled at once and the SER
vices to of those in arrears will be discon
tinued after the first of the year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

A RACE HORSE BURNED.-The
stable of Mr.. James Duncan, near the
St. Asaph track, caught fire to-day and
was destroyed. In the stable was the
race horse Ace of Hearts, which was
burned to death before it could be
cotton ont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

We pleased with the results of the holiday trade and
thank for their liberal patronage We have
few goods left and perhaps some have received money
in membranes offer the following inducements
1873 per cent reduction all baskets. few nice scrap
baskets work baskets and glove boxes remain stock
1873 per reduction fancy pin cushions, Brownie
pen wipers and Napoleons.
IS per reduction brass lenders brass andirons
brass fire SETS down pillows covered with silk uncovered down
pillows dressing table and bedroom scar Japanese brass
trays silk drapey scarfs.
20 Per Cent Reduction on all Cloaks, Capes
Fur Mufsand Boas.
To close out lot Of consigned Rugs large Sizes We
authorized to make the following reductions
per cent discount on the s12.99 large Smyrna Rugs
IS per cent discount the $3.50 large Smyrna Rugs
90 per discount all Screens
These prices only good until January End, 1896 After
this any goods remaining stock will be packed away to get
the store in shape for regular business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section light snow and much colder tonight :;
Saturday fair and severe cold wave, followed
by several days Of temperature near of slight
ly above zero northwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

a January thaw is always more productive
of colds and coughs than January freeze.
Then is tho time Ayers Cherry Pectoral Is
needed and proves 80 extremely effcacious
Ask your druggist for it, aod aso for Ayers
Almanac which is free to all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

INsTALLATIoN.-Atthe regular meet
ing of Mechanics Lodge, No. 3, K. OF
p, last night, the following officers
were installed for the ensuing term by
Deputy Grand Chancellor E. R. Boyer
C. c., J. II. Bellomy; V. c., D NJ.
Kidwell; P, Jas. Strider; M. of W.. G.
M. Hancock; K. of r. and S.. G. r.
Herbert; M. of E., Geo. Bontz; NJ. OF
F., V. G. Moore; o. g., ]. W. Wells;
Trustees, c. A. Evard, VIM. Schafer
and ]. Travers; Representative to GranG
Lodge, which meets in Danville the
first Tuesday in May, E. r. Boyer. The
rerorts Of the officers show this lodge
TO be in hea' thy condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03
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316 KING STREET.

though less exposed than others who
have essayed the role. The Spanish
skirt, serpentine and the stereopticon
dances by Miss Grace Hunter were
loudly applauded."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:23 and sets
4:37. High water 1886 q. IN. and
1000 p. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03
COR. KING AND ROYAL SITS.
will be the annual election of officers.

VIII w LILO duuudl ClcCtlOn VI OLAOSlo.
A number of friends of jeff Phillips
who, as stated yesterday, was on Wed
nesday pardoned by the Goycraor went
out to the train last night 10 welcome
him home, but he did not ma his ap
pearance. His family are now living
in Washington.
Miss Maud Jewell, of Chantilly, Fair
fax county, met with serious accideat
few days ago. In some manner her
clothing took fire and before the flames
could be extinguished her left side va:
burned into a crisp. Very little h opt
is entertained of her recovery.
Agnes Lucas, white, aud Daisy Bar
ney, colored, both children, were he
fore the Mayor this morning, charged
with vagrancy. These children live in
the Petersburg" district, and the evi
dence showed terrible condition o
depravity. They were sent to the WORK
house.
The quarterly conference of the NJ
E. Church was held at the chapel at
Del Ray last night. when the regular
business was transacted. About thirty
ladies and gentlemen from this city
were in attendance, some of whom
having missed the electric cars had tc
walk home.
Marriage licenses were issued iu
Washington yesterday to James B
Finch, of Fauquier county, and Lena
E. Ripberger, OF Shenandoah county
Thomas Street, of Pencil county, n
c., and Catherine Alexander, of Madi
son county, Va; Benjamin Wardel
and Harriet E. Tribble, both of thi:
city, and VIM. c Cardwell, of Lynch
burgh, and Msgdalene Woody, O
Richmond.
The annual meeting of the stockholders O
the Foreign Electric Traction Company wa!
held al tho office of the company, No. lie
south Fairfax street this morning when Off
GERS were elected for The year and some rou
tine business transacted
At the meeting of Alexandria Council. Jr
o. q. A. NJ. last night the officers who were
elected on the previous Thursday night wer'
installed. The council also conferred the de
grees of the order upon three candidates.
Pratt & Letchworth's malleible iron foun
dry and hame works at Buffalo, N Y, have
shut down, throwing 600 men out of work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

Doubtless you received a
present Christmas, you did not
expect, or, perhaps you found
you had omitted making one.
You meant, or, likely enough,
you had a hint of a duplicate,
and you will be in search of
something else. We are not
gift poor by any means. To
be sure we did an enormous
business, but we had an enor-
nous STOCK TO 90 IL Will, ana
we are pleased, truly pleased,
to say we can meet present
buyers wants in great and
grand bargains in absolutely
every line in the house, with
out an exception.
p@In our Toy and Fancy
Goods Department we offer a
discount of twenty-five per
cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-03

To reduce a surplus
stock we have deter
mined to bury the
knife deep, thereby
affording all an oppor-
tunity to buy a good
stylish garment at a
ridiculously low price.
The assortment Of
styles, sizes, etc., is
still good, but is like
ly to be quickly brok-
en- under the new price
schedule.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-08

the delegates. Back Of the chairman
were many tiers Of comfortable theatre
chairs. reserved for the distinguished
guests. about four hundred in num-
Der and for the honorary vice-preSl-
dents and secretarie-. At each end OF
the hall rose tier above tier CT seats
for the spectators, and above these the
two galleries.
As the delegates entered the hall they
were not greeted by the usual penants
barring the names o. States, to locate
the seats Of delegations. The pen
nants INSTRUCTED the view, and instead
CT them each States location was mark
od by an upright staff, with the name
Of the State arranged perpendicularly
on each OF its three faces so as 10 be
seen from all directions and yet not TO
obsruct the view. Michigan had drawn
the point of vantage, on the front seats
Immediately before the chairman's
desk. Back Of them came Minnesota,
and then Mississippi, Missouri. Nebras-
ka New Jersey and others. New York
was TO the left and in the rear. 1t was
not a choice location from which the e.
pected protests Of the gold forces cou.I
be made effectively.
Massachusetts, occupied the front
seats to the right and Pennsylvania to
the Left. Indiana was far in the rear
The locations had been made alphabet
ica,ly and with strict impartiality ard
Alaska was better off than New York.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-08
YALE DEFEATED.
The Sons of Old Eli Downed by the
Doughty Leanders, by l ga Boat
LensthS.-.The Time Was TIA.

Copyright, 1896. Associated Press
Henley-on Thames, July Yale
was defeated but not disgraced to-day
in the third trial heat for the grand
challenge cup. Leander won by Ia
lengths in 7 minutes and II seconds.
The record is 6 minutes and 81 seconds.
The weather was cloudy and oppres-
sive and there was scarcely a breath OF
air. In the first trial heat for the grand
challenge cup, first Trinity beat Lon
don Rowing Club half a length.
In the second heat New College beat
Trinity Hall with the greatest ease by
one and three-quarters lengths. Time,
719.
The third trial heat between Leander
and Yale was started at 1884. Yale
got away nicely, but Laander won cas-
lily in ia.
When the word was given both Lean
der and Yale got away prettily and to-
gether, contrary TO expectations, Yale
showed herself equally quick at start
ing, but at the end of the island, Lean
der had lead of one man and was
steadily creeping away, rowing evenly
and powerfully.
AS the boats appeared in sight, near
the finish, there was tremendous ap-
pause, shouting and flag-waving, and
the excitement increased until it be-
came a hurricane OF demonstration in
favor of Yale, upon the part Of the
Americans and in favor of Lsander in
the case of the British. The Yale par
tisans on the grand stand were fairly
wild with excitement, and the British
were not a whit less excited in their
counter demonstration, especially when
at the last quarter it was seen that
Leander was the winner
In the first trial heat for the diamond
souls, R. X. Beaumont of the Burton
Rowing Club, beat Frank Beddington,
of the Midway Rowing Club easily in
9:O7.
In the second heat for same Vivian
Nickalls, London Rowing Club, beat
Sidney Swami, Cambridge University
Boat Club, by one quarter of length.
Time, 1888.
In the third heat the Hon. Rupert
Guinness, holder of the trophy, of the
Leander Club, beat II. T. Blackstaffe,
of the Vesta Rowing Club, by two
lengths Time, 1928.
Bob" Cook, in an interview after the
race said:
Il have no excuse to make. We were
simply beaten because we could not row
as fast as our opponents. We did as
well as possible with the material we
had to work with | was satisfied we
could not win with this years material
of Yale"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-08
HOBART NOTIFIED.
The Committee Calls Upon Him at Patter-
son and Tells Him all About It.

me committee C2llS ( pom Him at fatter-
son and Tells Him all About It.
Paterson, n. J., July THE COM
mittee appointed by the National Re-
publican Convention at ST. Louis to no.
tify the Hon. Garret A. Hobart of his
nomination by that convention for Vice
President of the United States, arrived
in this city at 11:13 a. m. A special
car conveyed the party from jersey
City to Paterson, where they alighted
and drove to Mr.. Hobart's house in car
riages, where they were received by
Mr. and Mrs. Hobart and a number Of
ladies and gentlemen.
At y o'clock the band stopped play
ing and moved to one side of the piazza
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart, accompanied
by several other ladies and gentlemen,
stepped out on the porch.
Charlss ". Fairbanks, chairman Of
the committee. addressed Mr.. Hobart,
and az the conclusion of Mr.. Fairbanks
speech Mr.. Hobart replied.
Governor Griggs arrived at Mr.. Ho-
bart's house at As, and among those
in attendance were Congressman Fow-
Ter. Stewart and Parker.
Fully 5000 people were gathered in
the vicinity Of Mr. HObart's house.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-08
TRUSTEES SALE,

By virtue OF a de=l U trust made s.
Christian ID. Kleiuer a.5 Maria K'cir'r
wife to me as trustee. dated Ar-H -th fS>
recorded in the office W ta. .r,rh az n
County Court OF Ohio ,0u ty. VT vi
gina. in Deed OF Trust Book SO. g>. Dbl.
ll2, / will sell. at thu n5rta t..- .l.-
the Court House Of said county. Cd.
SATURDAY, THE lST DAY or AUGUST
1896.
commencing at 10 O'Clock a. M, The follow
ing property, that Is 10 say:
The south half Of the north hale q q
numbered seventy-eight on the east 81.
Main street. between Twenty-dr,' -
Twenty streets, I'm the F.f-5 w-
of the city of Wheeling, Ohio county VS.
Virginia
Terms of Sale-One-third and a nt
more as the purchaser elects 10 pay - j.
on the day Of sale, the balance, In two &
installmeats at one and two years.
bearing interest from the day Of sal E
security approved by me, to be gly,l &.
the deferred payments.
LOUIS +. STIFEL, Trustee
W. j. w. CONDEN. Attorney.
j. G. Heryey. AuctiOneer. i.-I