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Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-13
.4Adjusting', General Fund.

The last reservations were taken from the
delinquent tax Accommodations for the first
three, months of 1905 by directing the comp
troIler to adjust" the general fund so that
unpaid bills of the current year may be
met from the money. The course has been
pronounced legal by the legal department.
An ordinance was introduced TO give per-
mission to WI H. Burnham to build a steel
and concrete platform twenty feet In the
street on F'arnam and Ninth streets around
the new eight-story building that is to be
erected for the United States Supply COM
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-13

ting the matter sauareiy up to the council
which utterly disregarded his eloquence.
Trackage 0fdinance vetoed.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11

nve indictments against him upon the
charge of violating the national bank
Ing laws in connection with the loans
made to Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick by
the Citizens National Bank of OBer-
lin, of which deceased was the presi-
dent. From the day of his arrest
Beckwith's health failed rapidly, asa
result of worry over his troubles. He
frequently declared during his illness
that he wanted to die. For several
days prior to his death he refused
to take food in any form. Death re
suited directly from heart trouble.
The death OF President Becltwith
may materially weaken the cases OF
forgery and conspiracy to misapply
bank funds now charged against Mrs.
Chadwick. 1t was expected that Becl4-
with would be the star witness in
both the federal and common pleas
courts.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11

The cry is. come over to Macedonia
and help Us. 5ss..,. sss
There will be Valentine PARTY and
Love Feast given by the Lend "a Hand
Club, for the benefi, of Macedonia
Household of Ruth, Feb 18th and 10Th.
1905 at the Pythian Castle Hall, 727 N.
3rd Street. The attractions each night
Will consist of Village Sewing Society
by the old maids and st. Valentine as a
priest. Shooting at the hearts with a
DOW and arrow Grand prize concert.
One old OK opening oysters. A merry
jingle by the old maids and bachelors.
wednesday night, there will be- an old
maids and bachelors love feast. b.
sure TO come you may find your valea-
tine. There will be n post office with
Uncle Sans carriers to deliver your
valentine. Admission, 10 cents. Music,
and refreshments will be sold at reason.
able prices.
Committee of Arrangements:-Mrs
Lee Smith, Mrs. B. A Giles, Mrs. Nor
ton Deane, Mrs. Mary Woodson, Mrs.
Clara Monroe. Miss Pocnhon,as Scott,
Miss Emma Scott, Mrs. Susan Harris.
Mrs Sarah Allen, Mrs. Thomas Smith
Tickets for sale by any of committee, or
at 425 W. Duval Ss.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Civil Service Examinations.

The Uuited States Civil Service Com
mission announces that the followipp
named examinations will be held in
Richmond, Va, on the dates indicated.
The following examinations will be
held March 2S, 1905; Book binder, Com
positor. Guard, Pressmen, Railway
Mail Clerk, Stenographer and Type-wri.
ter Departmental Service; Stenoprapb-
er and Typewriter, Philippine Service,
Tagger.
The following examination will he
held March l5, 1905: Acting Assistant
Surgeon, Aid Coat & Geodetic SURVEY:
ASSISTANT Inspector of Boilers, Assist
ant inspector of Hulls. Assistant
Topographer. Conputor, Nautical Al.
manac Office; Compnter, Naval Obser
vatory; Deck Officer Coast and Geode.
Glc Survey; Draftsman:- Architectural.
O,opyist, Topographic, Engineer, Heat.
Ing and Ventilating, anll, Junior ,Ar
chitectural, Land Office, Topographic.
electrical Engineer and Craftsman.
engineering and Photographic Aid
Emmigrant Inspector, Kindergarten
Teacher, Law Clerk, Local INSPECTOR of
Boilers. Local Inspector of Hulls. Ma.
tron, Meat Inspector, Physician Indian
Service Teacher, PHILIPPINE Service.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY EEpp1r :, o-
hary,s 6oldeh Crown Band No. I and
Band No 10 Anniversary
Celebration.

Mary's Golden Grown Band. No. /.
consisting of all boys celebrated their
sixth anniversary together with Band
NO IO consisting of all girls and cele-
Dratlng their third anniversary at the
Pythlan Castle Hall. 5ll N. 3rd Street.
tuesday afternoon, Jan. 10. 1905.
Miss Mary E. Taylor, Matron of said
oands was not present due TO sickness
captain Roscoe Mitchell with his COM
pany OF cadet boys were out in full
captain Mitchell addressed the audience
IN a very pleasing and interesting man
ner to the delight Of all present. Quite
large number of mothers being pres
ent TO hear this address. and to see the
lnlt1atlon OF several boys. Band No. |
is preparing TO be organized by Captain
mitchell Into a cadet company at the
earliest date. Very many masron, were
present, among chem Mrs. Mar, L
johnson and Mrs. Eliz tbeth Robinson
delivering few remarks on the success
OF the bands, also the WORK of their
grand and noble leader, in the person of
Mrs. Anna i. Taylor, q w. Matron
The u. w. Matron then spoke on che
welfare tf this department. and the or
der III general, giving good instruction
and advice to all, which seemed care
fully taken in.
Miss Edmonia Anderson presided MT
the organ. Refreshments being served,
after which all left for their several
homes delighted with the festivity O
the afternoon,
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
REV. w. H. SHEPPARD, F. R. G. ST
Missionary to Africa Now Lecturing in This Country

DIED at the residence. of her slater.
Laura Swift in GordonsxhlIe. Va. Jan
l3. 1905, Mary Eliza Swi{t in the 53rd
year Of age. The funeral took place at
the Mt, Pisgeh Baptist Church of Cor
louisville. The Re-. A. q. Gordon of
Baltimore and Rev. w. IL Hawkins OF
Gordonsville. Va. officis org. who paid
s.ewins, t-lbHts x J. . JS.se, chris
tian character that wo.l for Ter the love
and esteem OF all who knew her. She
was consistent member OF the 4th
Baptist Church until Ter death.
She leav' one daughter, two sisters.
three brothers and host Of friends TO
mourn their loss.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber.
Peaceful In the grave SO low,
Thou no more wilt join cur number.
Thou no more eur song shall know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the day of life is fed.
1hen IN heaven with JOY Co greet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed.
Her loving daughter,
LUCIE p. GAITwooD.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Kuropatkin Not To Retire

St Petersburg, Feb. THE Associ-
ated Press is authorized to announce
that not the slightest information has
been received at the war Office regard
Ing the alleged illness or RESIGNATION
of General Kuropatkin. On tho con-
trary, the war Offices information fadt-
Gates no change whatever in the head
quarters staff in Manchuria, and that
the departure of GenereI Gripenbeug
for st. Petersburg is due to illness.
The version of the departure Of Cen
eral Gripenberg now given In the best
informed unofficial circles is that. the
general left the front because he ex-
ceeded General Kuropatkin's orders in
pushing beyond Sandepas and need
lessly sacrificed thousands of men
This led Kuropatkin to demand Grip
enberg's recall.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Missionary Spoke to Large Audiences
Yesterday.
line Advance. Lynchburg, Va, Jan.
30, l9051
W. II. SHEPPARD, +. r. G. s.

L Inc Advance, Lynchburg, Va, Jan
30, l9o5.1
That of the Negro race in Virginia
therr should IA raised ap two 81. !, ,ss,,,
as Booker Washington and William n
sheppard Is marvel or the two.
sheppard is the more remarkab q man.
In the centre, almost, of tho continent
OF Africa, the home of the Negro. he
ana MS fellow missionaries have accom-
phshed work OF untold benefit TO mis-
rhce
On Sunday he told the simple story.
eloquent In its simplicity, Of his work
Tor the last fourteen years Mt Lucbo and
lbanJ Congo Free State. He spoke in
the morning to an immense audience in
the jackson Street Methodist Church:
In the afternoon at the Central Presby
terrain Church, and in the evening at
Westminster Church. Despite the fall !.
ing snow the church was filed at an
early hour with eager and expectant
hearers- Chairs were placed in the aisle.
and around the pulpit. Many stood
along the walls in the galleries. With no
attempt TO be oratoricnl he placed before
MS hearers missionary life in its eyery
day dress. Were he merely a traveller
or an explorer the honors of the world
would be laid at his feet. AS he is sim
ply missionary the privilege of plae-
ing Fellow of the Royal Geographical
Society" after his name is only an Incl.
dent. Bui 1t is significant that this So
olety Aould confer Its honors in recop.
milton OF merit wherever found. The
Royal Geographical Society is one of
the Great scientific societies Of London.
ie numbers among its members men
eminent as explorers and path-find ders
OF the world. 1t is also significant that
sheppard, the missionary" is he I'd by
lhtelnRent audiences Of white people in
Lynchburg and elsewhere; who reeoc.
nlze him 80 one of the true servants of
the church In carrying the gospel TO the
ends of the earth.
his wife is true help meet in his
work. She sang with simple pathos
nnd deep feeling hymns which. though
In the dlalect of an African tribe were
also in the language of the heart.
She speaks this afternoon to ladies
and children at the Westminster Pres
byterian church.
Rev. William H. Sheppard, the mis-
slonary will speak this evening at g
O'Clock in the Diamond Hill Baptist
church, and TO morrow evening at the
jackson Street Methodist Church.
Rev. Sheppard has preached at MANY
OF the white churches in this city and
no discrimination has been
made against him. He Is a pleasing
speaker and his recitsls ore Of far reach,
ing interest. We shall deal further
with his story. His wife is accomplish
cd and of untold assistance to him.
his mother resides in SIauntop, Va.
and he is resident of that place. Hs
mas oeen IN Africa fourteen years.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
/ lNNISH OFFICIAL
ASSASSINATED
Procurator General Soininen Shot
Down in His Home.
HIS SON is ALSO WOUNDED

Helsingsors. Finland, Feb. 7.-Soi-
salon Soininen, procurator general Of
Finland, who before he was ennobled
was known by the name of Johnson
was assassinated by Karl Lenard
Hohenthal, student The assas-
SIN and Sentiments son were both
wounded in a revolver duel following
the killing. The motive of the crime
apparently was purely political. the
slain official being a prominent mem
Der OF the government party.
The murderer appeared a. the pro-
curators residence and sent in a card
bearing in French the name OF Alex
andre Gadd, who is in the Russian SER
vice. The young man, who was smart
ly dressed in an officers uniform, was
promptly admitted to the officials pri
Vate study, and on his entrance fired
Iour SHOTS from revolver, one of the
bullets penetrating the breast of the
procurator, who expired almost imme-
dtately. His 17-year-old son. hearing
the shots, rushed in from an adjoining
room and fired three or four shots at
his fathers assailant, whose right leg
was broken below the knee bya bullet.
He was also slightly wounded in the
shoulder and finger of his left hand
was struck. The assassin fired the
one bullet remaining in his revolver at
Soininen's son, wounding him slightly
in the calf Of his right leg. He then
endeavored to escape, but fell uncon-
scious to the floor in the ante-room.
mere he was seized. Dr. Wasasjerna
was called Immediately, but found the
procurator beyond need Of his ser
vices. The assassin was removed to
the surgical hospital, where he lies
guarded by police, answering no oues-
tlons and evidently unconscious. His
recovery, however, is thought to be
certain.
The assassin has been identified as
Kari Lenard Hohenthal, formerly a
student at the Imperial Alexander Uni
versity here. Hohenthal, who latterly
~" hve' IN Stockholm, returned to
Finland January Is.
Solninen was born in 1856, and prac-
ticed at the Finnish bar. He was
highly esteemed and he'd held various
government appointments, including
that or provincial judge. He was an
pointed procurator of the senate in
1901, and in the same year was made
procurator general of the Duchy of
f1nland. Soininen was regarded as a
wise and patriotic official. 1t is I'M
derstood that it was at his fniative
hat the Firms exiled by Governor
General Bobrikoff were allowed to re-
turn to Finland.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Bayonetted the JAMS.

Tsinkhetchen, Feb. S.--A detachment
OF scouts and company under com
mand of Prince Magaloff carried out
daring raid beyond the Taitse river
the night of February 4. They at
tackled The JSpauepe posi- at Lsgoo
nadze. The scouts bayonetted the Jap
anese pickets and then entered the vii
lage and bayonetted the garrison. The
Japanese were panIc-stricken; straw
signal fires were lighted in all direc-
uons, strong reinforcements cama up.
and the scouts, without firing a shot.
retreated. They were supported ener-
getfcally by the company, which was
belated by the difficulty of crossing
the Tattse river The Russians re-
turned without loss. bringing in--one
prisoner. The Japanese lost more than
so killed.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11

Translator.
Inc ioiiowing examinations will BE-
held April 10. 1905: Assistant Examiner.
Ohlnese Inspector, Civil Engineer, De,
partmentsl Service; Civil Engineer
Phlilppine Service: Civil Engineer and
craftsman, Civil and Elecris Engl-
neer, departmental Service: Civil and
electrical Engineer, Philippine Service:
Somputor, Coast and Geodetic Survey:
Conputor, Supervising Architects Of
nee. Craftsman, Cartographic; Farmer,
Farmer with knowledge of irrigation
flsn GuIturist, Mechanical and EIectri,
cal Engineer; Pharmacist, Public
Health and Marine Hospital Service.
teacher, Indian Service; Trained Nurse
lodlon Service; Trainsd Nurse, Philip,
pine Service.
Persons who desire to enter any of
these examinations should write TO the
United States Civil Service Commits.
sion, Washington, ID O., for applica-
ton Blank and full information indi
eating for what position they desire to
be examined,
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11

DIED Feb. LIST, 1905 at 10 O'Clock A.
Nd. at her former residence, No. IOl6 E.
BYRD ST., Mary V. Gaines, beloved wife
OF Joseph I. Gaines in the 3Iss year of
age. She was the daughter of Richard
and Emma j. Hicks.
She leaves devoted husband and a
LOVING mother, two brothers, Mr.. Moses
and MI. Robert Hicks, one sister Mrs.
sarah K. Gregory and a host of friends
TO mourn their loss. Funeral service
took place Friday, Feb. Srd. at O'Clock
from the Second Baptist Church. The
hev DR.. q. d. Lewis officiated
Dearest wife, thou hast LETT us,
We thy loss most deeply feel,
But tits God who hast berefs us.
He can all our sorrows heal.
Her husband,
Mr.. JOSEPH T. GAINES.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
Father Gopon IN Switzerland.

81. petersburg. Feb S.-Father Co
pon, the leader OF the workmen of st
petersburg in the affair of January 50
Is now known To be in Switzerland.
The police have discovered at The
residence OF Municipal Councillor Ke-
urlne, one of those who was arrested
with Maxim Gorky. after the attempt
10 Interview Minister OF the Interior
Sviatopolk-Mirsky the night before tbe
collision between the soldiers and. the
workmen IN this city, and who is still
In the St Peter and St Paul fortress
the draft Of a proclamation incitipg
the army to revolt
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Rates to Washington and Return Ae-
count of Inauguration Ceremonies
President Roosevelt and Vice.
Pres. Fairbanks, March
4th 1908


4th, 1905.
The R. F. & p. R. r. amour ces the
following greatly reduced rates for
this occasion.
For individual tickets, So. rs. Rich.
mond to Washington and rel urn.
For military companies and brass
bands IN uniform, twenty or more on
one ticket, $2.35 per capita Richmond TO
Washington and Return.
Tickets will be sold on March end
Bird and for morning trains of March
4th Grams scheduled to arrive Washing
ton before loo p. M }, good for return
passage, until M 'ch. Stb inclusive. Final
return, limit will be esten ded to March
18th inclusive Oh individual tickets if
deposited by the original purchaser on
or before March Sth with Joseph Rich
ardson, Special Agent, Washington, d
O., whose address will appear on tick.
cts, and upon payment Of Zee of 81 90 for
each ticket at time of deposit.
For tickets and further information
apply TO ticket agents, Byrd Street, El-
oa and Main Street Stations, or Rich
mond Transfer Company, $40 East
Main Street and Murpby's Hotel.
w. p TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Aqed Man Frozen TO Death.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. AFTER an
all-night search, the body of aged John
Mann, of Mechanicsburg, was found
in snow drift along the Chambers
burg pike, near Salem Church. He
was carried to a nearby farm house,
where he died short time after He
was frozen so badly that he did not
regain consciousness. Mr.. Menn v,n-
dered away from his hcme az 81 ST.
dence of his son-in-law, H2Tsis dc-
chimney, Mechanicsburg. 81, day
afternoon.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
MANY KILLER IN STRIKE RIOTS
Troops Sent to oueI Uprisinqs In
Polish Cities.

troops Sent to Quel Uprisinqs In
Polish Cities.
st. Petersburg Feb. S.-For the mo-
ment the startling crime in HcI.inp-
fors has Withdrawn attention from the
strike situation throughout Russia.
Ioday's events in Poland and the Cau-
casus, however, are quite serious
enough in themselves Disorders in tho
smaller industrial towns of Poland
nave added more than a score IN tho
total of the killed. and troops have
peen sent to Warsaw and Kutpo 80
miles west of Warsaw to uueu upris-
ings there. The strike conditions in the
caucasus are becoming worse. and
Cranlc on the Trans-Caucasian railway
is interrupted.
The central committee of the Rms
sian Social Democratic Workmen,s
party has issued a violent proc,ama-
ton, which has been widely circulated
IN the factories of st. Petersburg. call
Ing on the operatives to array then-
selves under the red flag of the Social
democracy and prepare for an armed
renewal OF the January demonstra-
'iohs. Inc proclamation bitterly as
sails church and state and the higher
and concludes: I'm order tn
gain victory we must organize a vast
Workmans' army. Then again we will
start for the palace to present our de-
mands, not without weapons, not with
iKons and not with supplications. out
Win arms in our hands, under the
oiood-red standard of the Russian So
cial Democratic party"
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Many Killed and wo,,o,

warsaw, Russian Poland, Feb. s.
according to report from Radon. 20
workmen have been killed or wounded
In strike disorders there, while at
SKarzysko "a have been killed and 40
wounded
Grave trouble is also renorrad a.
hutno Troops have been sent to
Kutnow from here.
several men were killed here by
strikers In bakeries and elsewhere
where attempts were made to resume
work. Many arrests have been made
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Sixth Grammer Grade, Baker School
Leads.

Leads.
AT Baker School, Sixth Grammar
Grade taught by Miss Marietta l.. Chiles.
the pupils made a record in scholarship
for the past four months work that ex-
GELS any class Of that grade in the Rich.
mond Public Schools.
In class of 81 pupils, no pupil was
below the required average for the four
months work and only one below go per.
cent in one subject.
This Is the only grade in the district
schools In which the children are reouIr.
ed to pass regular examination, (aues.
tlons from Supt. as they are TO receive
the Grammar School Diplomas. Every
child is required to stand an average
or 70 percent. and not fall below go
in any subject.
The whole ;lass was promoted with
an average Of 81 percent and made 9I
percens Ia arithmetic, Sc percent i'm
grammar, IL first honors, (abovs 90
per cent? 10 second honors, (above so
percent
1t is needless to say thet the teacher
and pupils were de lighted with the half
session s work. The parents were equal.
ly Jubllant and to show q token of their
gratitude and appreciation, Mrs. Rosa
Loving presented to Miss Chiles in their
behalf last Frioay afternoon at her resi-
dence' handsome drop light lamp.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11

Rev. W. H. Sheppard, Mission
ary. who has been laboring in the Con-
go Free State, Central Africa called on
us. He has been in eresting the people
OF this country in his work. He has
been employed by the Presbyterian
Board. He states that the outlook is
very promising.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Engineer scaIded to Death.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 31.-Joseph
Ross. aged 45 years, for many years
hoisting engineer at the Erie collierv
In P1ttston, was scalded to death by
the blowing out of cylinder head OF
the stationary engine he was operat-
ing. The deceased is a brother of
George Ross, a member of the legis.
lature from this county.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
$4,000 Endowment Paid.
Danville, Va, Jan. 81. 4

Danville, Va, Jan. 81, 1905.
Ibis is to certify that have received
from John Mitchell, Jr.. Grand Worthy
Counsellor of the Grand Court of Vir
gipia, L. o. of Oalanthe ($lOO .OO One
Hundred Dollars in payment of the
death claim Of Mrs. Ella Cobb. who
was member of Magnolia Court, No.
200 OF Danvills. Va.
Signsd:-HUsToN COBB,
Witnesses:
L. w. Holbrook.
Pattie Farmer,
A. l.. Hairston,
+. l.. RisOn,
5. j. Holbrook. D. d. w. @.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11

Regular monthly meeting of the Ma.
ionai Baptist Sunday Sch ool Union
Will be held at the Mt Olivet Baptist
Sn0 On1re n next Sunday. Feb. 12th, 1908 at
S:So r. Nd. An excellent program will
oe rendered. The installation of off.
GERS VIII take place by Rev. w. s. Oar
aingson OIL the Union University. All
are invited TO be present.
B. III. PEYTos, President.
A. w. DANDRIDaR. Seoretsrv
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Installation of Officers.

At the meeting of the Independents
Lodge, No. 70, d. d G. O., j. T. Thomp.
son Installed the following officers:-O.
~. X. j: Jackson; V. O., Benjamin
1homas; Prelate. w. Jones; M. of F.,
Fatrick harrington; K. of r. and s.
James Height; Nj. of Ex., w. E. Jones;
Byrd o. G., M. j. Jones. The lod1a
elected as grand representative, Sir r.
j. Jackson
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Mrs. Alice Duke D;s.h.,.

New York. Feb. S.-Mrs. Alice Webb
Duke was discharged from custody
when arraigned at the request of the
authorities of Nacogioches county Tex
who had notified the local authorities
they had an indictment against her
An assistant district attorney told the
court that the Texas authorities d,d
not insist that Mrs. Duke be held for
extradition.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank J. Randolph
or 90 w. l34th St., New York, N. Y,
who have been visiting friends during
the past SIX weeks in Richmond, Ame-
ia and Nottoway, Va, and Baltimore,
ma arrived in the city last Thursday
after delightful trip.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
House Republicans to Caucus.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The RepubH.
can leaders OF the house have decided
TO call a caucus of the Republican
members of that body to decide on a
program for railroad rate legislation.
ARRANGEMENTS were made for calling
the Republican caucus for D. m. Fri.
day. in the hall of the house of rem
resentatiYes
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11

Miss Myrtle Hart. the distinguished
harp soioist of Indianapolis. Ind. will
give one OF her Harp Recitals at the
True Reformers' Hall, Monday, Feb.
~. lSoo, for the benefit of the Richmond
hospital Admission 90 Cts. Reserved
seats, 10 cts. extra.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11

WANTED-My friends and the pu blio
generally to know that have opened
brst-oiass Photographic studio eouipr-
eo with the most modern accessories of
photography, You are cordially invited
TO inspect our studio.
GEO. 0. Brown, Photographer,
mo. 603 N. Second So: eet.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11
Emancipation Celebration.

On the first day of Dec., 1904, the
colored citizens of Richmond and Man
chester did organize an association to be
kno as the American Freedmen's AS
sooiation for the purpose of celebrating
the 3rd of April as the national day
that the Negroes Were set free.
Capt. BEN SCoTr, President,
WILLIAM A. MACON, Vice-Pres.
GEO. w. POWELL, Gen. Sec.
Richmond planet., 1905-02-11

LONG HAIR-All colored people
want it. We have it. Genuine hair
that can be combed out and done up in
any style-one set lasts for wears Every
lacy should send for one. $500. Mon
ey returned if not pleased, yea delight.
ed. Send now.
UNITED SYNDICATE BUYERS.
400 Broadway,
ot New York, N. Y.