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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
A FREE-FoR-ALL POST OFFICE IN
INDIANA
From the Cincinnati Enquirer)

(F'rom the Cincinnati Enquirer)
A complaint was filed yesterday with
Post Office Inspector-in-Charge George
G. Holden, concerning the post office at
Chesterville, Ind. 1t is charged that the
postmaster at that place allows the pat
rcns OF the office TO help themselves to
their mail, and incidentally to look over
the mail addressed to others While Of
course this is a violation of the post Of
flee rules and regulations, still, perhaps.
the worst feature of such practices is
that the persons who handle the mail Go
not always put it back where they found
it, and, as a result, mail matter, while
perhaps not entirely lost, is consider
ably delayed. 1t is further stated that
the postmaster allows games OF chance
to be played in the building, which is
also in violation of the rules ana reg
ulations governing the post Office 1e-
partment, on account of this, the post
office, which is situated in a country
store, is so crowded that the patrons of
the Office are unable to get to the de-
livery window to ask for their mail. Il
IS charged that when the postmaster is
asked to get the mail for them, he Il
vites the persons to go back of the boX
section to help themselves. Inspector
Holden will have the matter fully in
restigated,
One day an Irishman was taking walk
in a small town near Glasgow, when he
met an old friend After walking along
the road together. Pats friend said to him:
No; what is it?'' There's a penny off
the Loaf Pat 'Bedad, and / hope it is
off the penny ones "-Tit-Bits.
TN afraid remarked Farmer Corn
tossel. "thet the period of usefulness fur
close. whats the matter?" inquired
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
THE1R GOLDEN ANN1pRsARY.

Springfield, Mass, March S.-Mr. and
Mrs. Anson E. Barrett of this city eel
ebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their
wedding in Trinity Methodist Church
this evening, in the presence of an as
sembly of 800 friends Mr.. and Mrs
Barrett have lived nine years in the
city. At this evenings celebration Rev.
Dr. Henry Tuckley presented on behalf
of the church members purse of gold
to Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
THE QUEEN INDIsPosED.

Windsor, Eng. March S.--The depart
ure of Queen Victoria for Nice tomor-
row has been postponed owing to her
indisposition.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09

Wife enthusiastically" much
do you think we took in at the bazar2''
Husband (quietly)-"How smany, you
mean. Boston Traveller.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
SHERIFF. MARrIN TRIAL.

$ 9Wilkesbarre, Pa. March Sin the
Sheriff Martin trial this afternoon the
Judge in charging the jury told the men
that If under all the evidence they We're
not satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt
that the sheriff and his posse were i'm
PEELED by criminal or unlawful purpose
then they could not be convicted. The
jury then retired. At o'clock p m. the
jury not having sent word to Judge
woodward that a decision had been
reached, he adjourned court until 10
o'clock in the morning.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
STEAMER ARRIVALS.

At New York, Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse from Bremen.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09

did you ever notice the expression
sof the face of the Venus de Milo?' "Oh,
YES: she looks all broke up. p."-Truth.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09

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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

Lexington here Hon. Frank I. Glss-
gov, in an eloquent speech, wclcom d
the boys back with all their honor S.
The fremen and invited guests then
repaired TO james Humbles' banquet
ng hall where u sumptuoas ropast, ei7on
by the citizens. had been prepared.
Mr.. William S. Hopkins acted as tea :
master, and the following genIlemc n
responded to sentiments appropriate 70
the occasion. Rev. Or. J. 4. Wight
man, Hon. Harry ST. George Tucker,
Mcssrs. e, II. Barclay,l Robert CaIlett,
w. r. Kennedy, and V. b. Mcclure
representing the visitors, and Charles
Pole, NJ. l.. Hildebrand, W. G. White.
J. P. Welsh, and H. c. Bowyer repre-
sentipg the firemen.
The fremen and their friends are
loud in their praise of the kindness and
hospitality Of the people OF Newport
News, who spared neither time nor
money to make their stay pleasant
one.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
Deaths.

MCCLUNG- Mrs. Phoebe T. McClung
widow of DR.. James McClung, deceased
former well known physician of this
community, died Saturday night at the
residence of her nephew, Judge VIM.
P. Houston. For several years she had
been an invalid. On Tuesday last she
was paralyzed, from which she never
rallied. At the time of her death she
was the oldest member of the Licking
ton Presbyterian church, having reach
ed the advanced age of .eighty-three
years She is survived by one brother,
the venerable Colonel James Paxton,
of South River. The funeral services
took place Monday afternoon from her
late residence, conducted by Bev. Dr.
James A. Quarles. The interment was
made in the Lexington cemetery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
A YOUNG MAN FROM ROCK
BRIDGE CAUGHT BY THE
POLICE.

Yesterday morning, Captain Irwin
received the following letter from
Deputy Sergeant Coray r. Leech, OF
Natural Bridge: arrest young man
by the name Of Harris Williams. He
IS wanted for HOUSEKEEPING and steal
| ing ten dollars in dollar notes, and ten
| dollars in gold, making a total OF
twenty dollars. He is six feet high or
more, about eighteen years old, light
complexion, wears black coat and
vest, gray pants, and black hat with
white band around it."
Yesterday afternoon, officer Kelley
who had heard the letter read, spied q
Young man standing at the corner of
Ninth and Main streets, who answered
to the description. He particularly
noticed the hat with the white band.
Going up to the stranger, he asked
him his name. The young man re-
Piled, only name is McPatrick. well
Mr. McPatick," said Officer Kelley, 81
expect you had better accompany me
up on the hill, and you can explain
matters there"
At this junction of the proceedings, !
the young man acknowledged to the |
officer that his meme was Williams, and
and when asked about the matter at
courthouse, he frankly confessed that
be was guilty, ana thai he expected to
throw himself upon the mercy OF the
Rock bridge : MISUNDERSTANDING
News.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
A TEST CASE.

The constitutonaity Of the law PASS
ed by the Legislature at its last session
which forbids the selling Of liquors and
wines within two miles of Buena Vista
when local option prevailedin that city
has been made q test case in the County
Court, as this jurisdiction comes within
the county of Rockbridge. A. c. Ag
nor was arrested on warrant issueC
for selling gallon of wine of his Owl
manufacture near Buena Vista, in viola
ton of the law. The plea of the de
fence was the unconstitutionality o
law. The Commonwealth was r. epre
scented by Commonwealth Att rne,
Robert Catlett and City Attorney X
w. Winborne, of Buena Vista, and tn
defendant by Mr. Hugh A. Viii tie, o
Buena Vista. Judge Houston has rend
cred his decision, that the law is con
stitutional. An appeal will possibly b'
taken to the Court of Appeals Of Vir
ginia.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
ABOLD AND STRATEGIC MOVE
On The Part Of the President vs. The In
corrigable Aguinaldo-Af War Matters
Are Now Settled Except Aguinaldo,
The War Debt, And Little
Chatter About Alger

Chatter About Alger.
The selection of an old Confederate soldier
/ by the President to treat with Aguinaldo
has be en- decided upon. The name Of the
Confederate is withheld for the present. In
the m eantime he is having fac smile made
OF the Aguinaldo gold collar, gold whistle,
etc, ind will supplement his the Confede
rates paraphernalia with gorgeous shirt with
tinsel tail and. thereby hangs tae which is
simply this:
| Thomas s. White Son are receiving ear
loads OF the most attractive Fall and Winter
| Goods ever shown on this market. Our sales
(which have increased hundreds Of dollars for
each month since the new firm went into
business. is certain proof that the masses
know they can make dollar do double duty
with us and get bigger moneys worth with
this old tried and experienced house (about
the oldest house In the county,, and still
possessing the youngest and most modern
4 mercantile modes Of warfare. No old fogy-
,'sm here Cut to the quick in prices is, and
ever has been, our battle-cry and though we
| ha We not grown rich by this kind OF business,
vet we have helped our patrons to store
ava a dollar here and there, and have kept
business from becoming monotonous.
A solid case OF l 800 yards OF Outing at DC.
sc. anu lUc us yuiu VCioetin6 q oVn0"ti"N
Just now.
And our short end Draperies OF Cretonne
and Figured Denims at half-price are going
like hot cakes.
Aid our &c. Callcoes and 4!c Ginghams
are n o laggards In the race:
Those wonderful bargains In Canton Elan
nels Of which we told you last week, are
being gobbled up In hurry.
Already we have sold twenty three Capes
and Cloaks. The price moves them every
time.
You should see our lovely and unique
patterns of exquisite Dress Goods at 25c. per
yard. - Our under the hammer, 5O.inch
Basket and Granite Cloths for dresses arethe
wonder OF the town. 1915 buys one of these
handsome suits. They cannot be replaced
and will soon be gone.
Shoes Shoes Bootsl Bootsl We devote
one half OF our whole premises to Boots and
Shoes. We take more interest and pleasure
in this line than any other, and our enormous
sales mean something to all who do not So
bare-footed. Call and inspect.
Respectfully,
THOS. S. WHITE & SON.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
CoLoRED SCHOOLS,
THAT JOYFUL FEELING.

With the celebrating sense ofrenewet
health and strength and internal clean
Illness, which follows the use of Syrup
of Figs, is unknown to the few who
have not progressed beyond the old
time medicines and cheap substitutes
sometimes offered but never accepted
by the well.informed. Buy the genuine
Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
OCTOBER COURT DAY.
A Small Crowd Was in Town--Politi-
cal Speaking Produced no En-
\ thusiasm.

Monday was October court and sew
eral prominent speakers were billed tc
address the voters on the issues of the
day, but Notwithstanding these attrac-
tons, small crowd was in town.
"Cyclone" James Marshall, of Craig
county, and Hon. H. D. Flood, Of APP
pomatox county, who were expected
here failed to put i'll an appearance.
Colonel James Lyons, Of Buckingham,
and Congressman Jacob Yost, of Staun-
ton, were here. A joint discussion was
arranged, Hon. Frank 7. Glasgow rep
resenting the / emocrats and Colonel
Lyons and. l.r. Yost the Republicans.
The spe'kiw toolrplace on the Court
House Square Enthusiasm was con-
spicuous for its absence.
Colonel Lyons, not satisfied with the
impressions made by the Republican
speakers of the day, addressed a small
crowd Monday night on the court green.
. His audience was made up principally
of negroes and few whites who were
attracted there by curiosity.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

John T. Wilson, of Wilson's Springs,
and E. H. Barclay, of Lexington, are
in attendance upon the Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans now in session
at Culpeper. They represent Lee
Jackson Camp of this place.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
THEY CAN DEPEND UPON IL

Fort Union, Va, Sept. %, 1893
Mrs. s. e. White of this place, says: ID
have been using Hoods Sarsaparil'a ii
my family for several years and have
derived great benefit from it as BIZ Doc
purifier. ! never like to be without it
Ny little girl, when two years old, h &C
catarrh. l began giving her Hoods
Sarsaparilla and she was soon improNV-
ing"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
CHANGE IN c. & o. SCHEDULE

The o. & o. schedule was changed
last Sunday, as follows; Leave Licking
ton, eastbound, 10000. M; westbOund
A p. m. Arrive in Lexington, from the
west, 1916 p. M; from the east, 6:2C
d. IN.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

Rev. W. s. Campbell, State agert
for the American Bible Society, occu-
pied the pulpit Of the Presbyterian
church Sunday morning in the absence
of DR.. Whaling, who was at Synod at
Tazewell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

W. 7. Shields Attorney for Mrs NJ.
L. White. has sold the McClelland
house on the corner of Nelson and
Randolph streets to j. A. jackson, for
the sum thirteen hundred dollars.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

A course of electrical engineering has
been established at Washington and
Lee University with r. Il. Hutton as
instructor. Mr. Hutton is a graduate
of the electrical department of Johns
Hopkins University, Baltimore.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

The engagement is announced of
Miss Laura Tucker Carmichael, daugh-
ter of Mrs. John Carmichael, of this
place. to Mr.. Oliver Perry Afford, Jr.,
of Lexington, Ky.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

Rev. [. c. Owen left Monday for
Korea, where he goes as a medica,
missionary under the auspices of the
s outhern Presbyterian church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

Thomas Robertson and two sons,
Joseph and Harry, of Roanoke, are
visiting friends here.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

Lacy Robinson, Co. X, End Virginia
Regiment, U. S. Volunteers, is here on
O furlough visiting friends.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

A special bargain in new upright
Knabe Pianoat The Hobbie Company's,
Lynchburg, Anyone wishing piano
OF this kind, will be surprised at the
low price they offer it at. If you are
interested call or write them, and thej
will let you know the price.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
TEACHERS APPOINTED.

The following is list of the teach
ers appointed on Saturday, the oath,
by the trustees of South River District
to teach the coming session:
Fairfield, principal, Miss ]. d. Wheat,
assistant, Minnie Hyde; Cups, Miss
Julia Wilson; Rophine, principal, Miss
Gei trude McNIrrran, assistant, Miss
Minnie Giles; Vtsuyius, Miss S. P.
Templeton; MohIers, Miss ANA N.
Sale; M1dyale, Miss E. II. Patterson;
Riverside, Miss Julia Mackey; South
Side, II. A. Lackey; Cross Roads, Miss
Lizzie G, Grabill; Spring Valley, Miss
Jennie Sale Concord, Miss Nellie
Clemmer; Oak Grove, Mis- Kate Sale;
Wayside, j. A. Parker; Timber Ridge
Depot. Warren Wilson; Sterrett's lane,
Miss NJ. W. Revely; Fairview, Miss
KatesM. Gibson; Mt. PleaSnt, Miss
Ella Pultz; Turkey Hollow, A. T..
Fletcher; Grants, Miss Minnie Gibson
Hurlbut, e. L. Van Scoyoc; Rocky Mt.
to be supplied.
CoLoRED SCHOOLS,
Fairfield, To be supplied; Blacks
burg, To be supplied; Strawsburg
Kiss.e E. Prior; Midway, VIZ. H.
Preston.
The trustees will meet in Fairfield on
Saturday, Oct. 18th, to contract with
the teachers. Schools will begin Oct.
II
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
SM;MonO.Adair,
GONE TO LEXINGTON.
Sundays Lynchbur News.

Mr.. H. G. Wise, who has been fol
several months in the employ of the j
P. Bell Company, left yesterday after
noon for Lexington, where he has ac-
copied the position Of bookkeeper and
teller in the First National Bank of that
place under. Mr.. Estes Vaughan. Mr.
Wise has in Lynchburg large circle
of friends, all of whom will wish him
great success in his new field of labor
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
Invaluable Remedy

will positively relieve and where all fail disease the human body
medicine
full INSTRUCTIONS TWO DOLLARS When been relieved will
remaining three dollars Our COLD REMEDY, positive
10 90S Walnut ST. p O. Box
5S Philadelphia Pa DR.. A. b. Wenrich, Advising Physician
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
LEXINGTON
IN BRIEF
Pithy News ! el4s Cleaned All Over
The Town by/Our Reporter.
INTERESTING PERSONALS.

A Cyclo1ma Showing The Movements
Of Our People And Their Friends.
A. r. Beckwith, wife and Child are
visiting relatives in Fredericksburg.
Edward Woodward is visiting rela-
ties in Richmond.
Herbert Boley is visiting friends IN
Newport News.
Mrs. S. R. Moore is visiting friends
in stanton.
Mrs. Hehple, of Staunton, is the
guest Of Mrs. w. c. Stuart.
Mrs. Geo. Preston, If Baltimore, is
the guest of Mrs. E. P. Allan.
Mira. A. Euve.le, of Summers, is Ysi-
ting her son, ]. P. Ackerly.
Judge Harrison, OF Staunton, was here
on legal business on Friday last.
Miss Daisy Yarbrough, OF Staunton,
is the guest Of friends here
George Larrick. Jr., has gone to
Newport News where he LAP, accepted
position with the Newport News
Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company.
Joseph Williams, former student
of Washington and Lee, now Of tie
Union Theological Seminary, Richmond,
spent several days here last week the
guest of L. Nj. Humphris.
r. G. Turpin, and wife, Of Big
Island, accomp MED the remains of
Capt. Il. L. Wi sol 70 this county. TLey
were the guess here o. J. p. Ackerly
Mr.. Turin is member Of the H use
otDelegates fro Be ltord co nty.
HOW'S THIS
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j,
Cheney for the last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transact
ions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West Il Traux, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, u.
Walden, KinYan & Marvin, Druggists
Toledo, o.
Halls CataIrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free Price 75c. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
WITNESSED THE LAUNCHING.

Among those who left Monday night
for Newport News to witness the
launching Of the battleship Illinois on
Tuesday, were the following: Misses
Nettie Waddell, Louise Fuller, and
Messrs. G. W. Ofiighter, Edgar Wad-
dell, j. W. Beard, John Crawford, ].
w. Seal, Charles Hall, Walter Rodrick,
j. Fl. Pierson, F. A. Bayliss and T. S.
Burwell.
she silver trumpet won by Guy boys
at Newport News is on exhibition "
Graham & Companys window.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
WHY GROW OLD

percent OF the
the be
that tired feeling intends otherwise when the
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
UOM'S TIIlS
Walden, Kinyan& Marvin, Druggists

Halls CataIrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-10

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4.-The colony
Of Russian Jews located in Lyon
county, New, three months ago, is re.
ported to be in a prosperous condition.
Thirteen families were then taken
from this city by the Occidental Colony
company and Harry Bell, the agent Of
the enterprise, is now arranging to
take ten more families to Nevada
The colony thus augmented VII
number 100 persons who are settled on
1900 acres OF land.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-10
The Durlington's New eli"

The handsomest and most complete
train in the United States for all
classes Of travel is just out Of the
shops. 1t is the Burlington Routes
ELL" leaving Kansas City and other
Missouri river cities daily for Chica.
70. The entire train Of sleepers,
chair cars and dining cars has wide.
observation vestibules. Chair cars
(seats free) are finished in oak and
polished mahogany with old gold up
holstery. The dining cars have new
decorated Haviland china, new linen
and tableware, serving meals a la
sarte-pay only for what is ordered.
Tickets for this train are on sale with
your local agent or at Missouri river
cities. j. c. Bramhall, T. P. A., St.
Joseph, Mo-; L. W. Wakeley, G. P
A., St. Louis, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-10

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 4-Attorney
General Bovio fled maudames pro-
ceedings in the supreme court to com.
pei the board OF education of Topeka
to put ia use in the city schools the
textbooks adopted by the state text
book commission. The Topeka board
claims to have written contract with
the book trust which runs for four
years yet, but Boyle contended that it
was entered into for the sole purpose
Of evading the new textbook law and
is. therefore. invalid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-10
FARM STOCK FIGURES.
The COuntry's Live Stock Value on Janual
1 Estimated at &2,O31,O19,OOO.

The Country's Live Stock Value on January
1 Estimated at S2,O31,O1a,O 1000.
New YORK, Feb. 3-The Orange Judd
Farmers annual live stock report,
based upon local country returns to be
issued to-day, is eloquent of the i'm
provement in the agricultural situa-
ton during the past year. 1t says
that.
A year ago we were the first to make definite
presentation of the facts indicating that the
turning point in our long continued live stock
depression had been passed and that we were
again upon the up grade. The improvement
then noted was small but exceedingly crafty
ing, breaking, as it did, the continued steady
shrinkage of aggregate value of farm stock
that began In 1893 The returns this year show
continued gain in aggregate value, md the in
crease over the figures 1897 bears evidence OF
the width and depth OF the wave Of improve
ment The total value of oil classes OF farm
animals on January |, 1898 is estimated Ut 81
OTOl2,OO0, against our estimate year ago,
compiled from data gathered from the same
sources by the same methods Of al
SS5, 9S9OD or q clear increase in tais
form of farm wealth during the past
year of sl5O,O53,OOO In this Improvement
every class of farm animals, except mules the
least important of ALL bears Il part Even
horses which year ago failed to show any
signs Of Improvement. now show an increased
average value per head Of seven per cent The
most gratifying feature of the showing this
year, because 1t must be taken as indicative Ut
the permanent character Of the Improvement,
Is the fact that this Improvement in price is
quite generally accompanied by an increase in
numbers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-10
AN APPALLING RECORD.

The EmbezzIements Of 1897 Aggregate
Ell ,154,53D and Exceed Those OF 1896
New YORK, Feb. 3.-The following
statistics concerning embezzlements,
etc, reported during 1897, have been
compiled by large fidelity company
of this city. Those reported during
December alone aggregate Si54, 929
The total for last year exceeds that Of
1896, it is said, by about $1,000, 900:
Federal and state, s. 40, s32; municipal, II, e
4ls2Il; transportation companies, 1851 COZ,
benevolent associations, f2!2, ISL savings and
building and loan associations, $50, ,gl, insur-
ance companies 32l 900, banks, II 1903 500;
court trusts, f72S. 500; commercial corporations
and firms sl,iHgS miscellaneous, 1858, 100
Total II lb4 500