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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20
ELEVATOR AT CANTON
DESTROYED NV EInE

Canton. s. D., Feb. 19.-Fire, believed
to have been of incendiary origin, de-
stroyed the George Terwilliger elevator
here Saturday. The elevator has been
ing the fire an explosion took place.
which shook the town.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

Russian engineers have discovered
Fge naptha fountains and also an en-
e naptha lake on the Russian sec
hi OF the island of Sakhalin. The
BIZ Is said to be easily accessible to
banners ard it is reported that a
ye OF ships will 500 connect with
hh Vladivostok and Japan.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

on the morning of October 10, one OF
nay dogs set UP a most mournful howl,
and 7 got out of bed and wrote on the
wall, Some one is Dead and the fol-
lowing Gay related my experience to
the salt officer stationed here and re-
corded it on his chunam. My sister
died at 4:45 a. m. on the morning OF
October 10, at Wimbledon, exactly at
the same time that the dog gave the
Significant warming
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

Al youthful witness appeared before
|e of judges who is an ardent
bier. His lordship fixing his eye on
boy, inquired: MY boy, do you
y lord, 7 am your lordship's caddy.''
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

k@he Outlook. or Denver, says that It
absolutely unfair" to the pope to
Nv that he Is an enemy of Ernesto
Nathan, the new mayor OF Rome, be-
cat1se Nathan Is a Jew. ''The pope is
CN1qf Of telling this story: While he was
a poor bishop he was in need OF 10000
lire, After having tried in vain to get
khaSnnaoney from several wealthy men
~ his diocese he wrote to one Jacur. a
lew, asking him for the mount. BY
4 eturn mail came a letter with a check
ipr 10000 lire, which, Jacur asked the
NHhop to accept on the condition that
We would consider 'one-half OF it as a
lresent from a friend Pope Plus has
repeatedly expressed himself in con-
Nemnation OF anti-Semitic movements.,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

la Chicago slaughter house makes
aousands OF dollars monthly by saving
.e gallstones found in the gall blad-
tr OF animals and exporting them to
tpan, where they command a high
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

There are three kinds of Chinese
d~ragons--the lung OF the sky, the Ii
ever, and has "the head of a camel,
the horns Of a deer. the eyes Of a rab-
bit, ears of a COW, neck OF a snake,
belly OF q frog, scales OF a carp, claws
OF q hawk and palm of a tiger His
special Office is to guard and support
the mansions OF the gods and he is
the peculiar symbol of the emperor.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

Rear Admiral Mason, chief of the
governments bureau OF ordnance,
8alked OF martial inventions at a re-
4ent dinner in Washington. Many of
&aese Inventors" he said, with their
automatic torpedoes, their new explo-
owes y whatnot, fail to take into ac-
count he danger to the users of their
4nyentlons. They are like the farmer
Md the bull. A farmer was driving
bull along a fairly busy country road.
What's q dangerous looking bull you
Nave there, friend, a milkman said.
oh, no. said the farmer, he's Just as
elsA as a sheep. He wouldn't hurt any
body unless maybe, women and chill
dren and such like
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

In Ssattle,s fight against the spread
pR the plague by rats an interesting ex-
pertinent was tried recently. A rodent
dyed blue and turned loose, to
Hnd out just how long II could retain
rs liberty and how far II could travel
Without falling into one of the myriad
" public and private traps set for the
tfague distributors. The particular rat
aelected for the test was caught, q
week after being turned out, a mile
ffom the point where II was liberated.
" one week lately 2,025 rats were re-
eefvod by the health department, OF
which l,529 were paid for at the rate
81 10 cents each. The total number
No rats brought I'm since the plague
campaign started is 1881.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

Ice one and a half inches thick viii
support a man; is inches thick will
support d railway train.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

The neart is q little larger than the
fist. and weighs about nine to III
ounces.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

~ a.. Englund, proprietor OF the Gen.
ter Lane stock farm, four miles north
Of Kenmare, N. D., killed a buffalo on
fls place recently. When the foreman
runded up the cattle and drove them to
sheds for the night, a medium sized
buffalo was discovered to be among
them An effort was made to separate
the buffalo from the herd, w~hereupon II
attacked a horse m it was necessary
10 shoot it. Where the buffalo came
from is a question that perplexes.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20

sAAisbon society has discovered a new
p~astime-rcller skating. The entire ce-
mented galleries running around the
huge garage of the &c ciedade Portu-
!gugza de Automoveis (Which is one OF
the finest buildings of its kind to be
seen anywhere) has been set apart for
thN sport, which has sprung immedi-
mteey into favor, so much so that the
proprietors have been obliged t o issue
Invitation tickets in order to limit the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31

hastened TO throw his arm about her
and draw her back.
81 was wrong" he assured her-"a
blunder OF eyesight apologize! I'm
sorry. T.
81 begin TO understand" put in Sonia,
stepping forward in fear lest Natalie
oyerdo her pose Of virtuous indigna-
ton 1T seems that the Marsovian
Ambassador has done me the honor to
listen at a keyho!e In hopes Of over
hearing my conversation. Sooner than
dsappoint him, NJ. de Jolidon, will you
please repeat to him just what you
said TO me in tbereT
De Jolidon understood If Natalie
was TO be saved. if Sonia was not TO
be talked about. heroic measures were
necessary.
81 asked Nine Sonia Sadowa." said
he. ito do me the honor to become my
wife,
Danilo stood motionless, his lips set
I'm a white line. amid the buzz of con
gratulations and laughter that followed
De Jolidon's announcement Sonia
noted his agony and said joyfully to
herself:
My prince. think I've won! You'll
have to speak. soon or late. now. and
when you do
And Marsovia loses the twenty mil
lions" Popof muttered, recovering his
self possession and somewhat bela1ed-
ly remembering his country's needs.
prince" called Sonia mischievous-
ly, 81 haven't aeard your congratula.
tions yet You don't look as happy as
you might at the news"
Happy echoed Danilo, with a
scornful. mirthless laugh. Why
shouldn't BET Accept my congratu-
lations, my paterna blessing and any
thing else you choose to levy on me
for Ny own motto Is, Love when you
may. propose seldom and narry
et air
LET ME tell you Il little rairy story
There were once prince and prin
cess. They loved each other But the
prince was poor and dared not tell OF
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31
The Merry Widow
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They're getting up. Maybe they'll go
out by the other door. and then shant
be able to know Who
LET me do the looking" suggested
Danilo "If either Of us has TO play
the eavesdropper ZIP
mo. 1t is my place" asserted Pop
off. But I'll bet you hundred francs
it's Nine. Nova Kovitch."
"It would he like stealing a drunken
mans watch. won't take the bet.
Come away, sir. and let the matter
drop where IL is. For your own hap
piness"-
But Popof was once more at the key
hole.
They're standing up to CO." he re-
ported. Now she's beginning to face
this way. It's Oh. good Lord!
The poor old man staggered away
from the door as though struck be-
tween the eyes. Keeling to a chair, he
collapsed and buried his face in his
hands.
mo. no. 1t can't be! 1t can't! he
moaned. "And yet l could hardly be
mistaken. My wlfel And
"Brace up. your excellency!' entreat'
ed Danllo in genuine distress. pull
yourself together. There are people
coming along the walk. Don't make d
scene. Perhaps you were mistaken"
mo; l saw her!" groaned Popon
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31

Madame, I hereby divorce potL'
cept it is only fair to tell you that II
marry again lose all my fortune"
The ambassador scrambled hastily to
his feet.
II was perhaps just a wee bit
hasty,' he suffered, looking sheepish-
ly about for way OF escape.
Natalie came forward and handed
him the fan.
Did you read the words l wrote on
itF she asked timidly.
-am-a-dutiful-w wifew spelled out
the ambassador. Forgive me! didn't
understand. Shall We let bygones be
bygonesY'
Danilo, who had stood silent during
the odd proposal, now stepped past
Popor and faced Sonia, a new light in
his eyes.
rs 1t true you will lose all your
money II you marry againg" he asked
in a voice he tried in vain to keep
steady.
Yes" she admitted; ''it is true"
Then why shouldn't say now what
/ want tof"
Why not?" she agreed demurely.
He drew a step nearer.
Il love you, Sonia" he whispered.
Steadily, happily, she met his burn
Ing eyes as she answered:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31
Continued from Last Week
CHAPTER v.
To the Rescue.

= TlIsH, who had obediently fol
IN lowed DE Joldon and Natalie
vi at Popoff's orders until they
had entered the summer house,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31

"My own wife and De Jolidonl And
he kissed her hand"
"Oh, dare say she was more kissed
against than kissingw Danilo observed
consolingly. But be careful. sir
whole lot OF people are within ear
shot"
Then let them know the worstr'
cried popotf In n voice that brought a
number OF guests hurrylng to the spot
I'm denounce her before them all!
Come out OF there" he beloved. rush
Ing forward. both of you! Come out!'
He threw the summer house door
wide open and shrank back. incredu-
lous. aghast
On the threshold stood De Jolidon
and-Sonlal
"What-what does this mean" CUR
gled the confused ambassador. this
this change and
"You called TO us to come out" re
turned Sonia calmly. MAY l ask
what you wanted OF us?'
"Soniaw gasped Danilo. And through
the confusion OF many excited voices
she heard him and thrilled to the note
OF anguish In his half suhed cry.
lift It was you who were in
there with NJ de Joldon," stammered
Popofr. where is my wifeT
Here l am. dear" answered Natalie,
stepping out OF the crowd, with which
she had mingled after her hurried exit
through the rear door OF the summer
house. Here l am! What is the mat
tery"
Matter enough cried her husband.
Il could have sworn l saw you sitting
in that arbor with n de Joidon."
My dear!"
Natalie's exclamation was Il triumph
Of shocked propricty.
he was kissing your hand. /
thought" went on the daEed ambasSa-
dor
This time Natalie moved away from
him ip offended dSutp, But Popcr
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31

Ills love for fear OF being thought a
fortune hunter. His silence made the
princess angry. SO she went and prom
ised her hand to another man, and
they all lived miserably unhappy ever
after. And the moral OF that stupid
little story is that I'm sick of respect
ability. and Tm awake from my crazy
dream Of love, and I'm going back to
Maxim's. and you can all 80 to-Mar-
sovia"
"He loves mel He loves mel" painted
Sonia under her breath.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.
Roseburg, Ore. July Z, 1!

Notice is hereby given that
ETA E. WAUGHTAL
of Grants Pass, Josephine Co., Ore.
gon, who, on July Z, 1908, made
Timber and Stone Application No.
O74, for VIZ of SW4 and SEA Of
SW4 Section 6, Township 81 South,
Range West, Willamette Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Timber and Stone Proof, to as.
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Joseph Moss, U. S.
Com missioner, at Grants Pass, Oregon,
on the 9th day of October, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: George
Fl. Aiken, OF Grants Pass, Josephine
Co., Oregon; George W. Kesrns Of
Grants Pass, Josephine Co., Oregon;
William G. Smith, of Grants Pass,
Josephine Co., Oregon; Oliver Brown
of Grants Pass, Joephine, Co., Ore
gon.
BENJAMIN L. EDDY,
Register.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31

the sentence for him.
Because you love me?" she sug-
gested.
He broke into discordant. miserable
laugh
"Don't laugh that silly way!" she
reprimanded sharply.
Il am sorry you don't Ike 1t" he
observed ITS the only way know"
Then don't laugh at all. The laugh
is on my side, anyway"
"On your sideY'
"Yes. You are angry at what hap
pened this evening. But 1t wasn't
who was in the summer house with Nj.
de Jolidon"
But | saw you there" he declared.
'T'-
"a took another woman's place to get
her out OF an awkward scrape with
her husband-with NJ. Popof. She
was
"And | never even guessed it" cried
Danilo. his sullen face breaking into
a smile Of utter relief. What a fool
| was. | was green and yellow with
Jealousy r.
He caught himself up. but 1t was too
late. Sonia's eyes danced.
But since you don't love me-" she
asked. why were you yellow and
green with
Because green and yellow are our
national colors | am nothing II NOT
patriotic You see
mime. Sadowa prince" gurgled
Popoff trotting up to them. unable
longer to restrain his anxiety. 81 hope
it is all settled All nicely arranged.
ehY"
"If YOU mean is madame to marry
De Jolidon," answered Danilo. she Is
not"
But this evening" CALCULATED Pop-
off. "in the summer house"
"She took another woman's place"
replied the prince. disregarding Sonia's
warning gesture.
Dear mer' squeaIed Popolf. his curl
osity reviylng. who was she?"
Excuse me, your e2cellency," re-
marked NiSh. who had entered with
Nova Koyitch and had hovered aim
lessly about waiting to get in word,
but here Is fan that was picked up
IN the summer house after the party.
Sou told me to search the place. and
did. If may say so, I,.
Same old FAM commented Popoff,
Idly opening 1t. Then, with a jump as
his eye vaguely caught the sentence
Natalie had scribbled beneath De Joli'
don's avowal, he screamed:
My wife's handwriting! Then 1t
was my wife after all!'
Sir" quoted Nova Kovltch. "Cae-
sar's wife should be above suspicion"
But Caesar never brought his wife
to Parisw walled Fopoff. This is bad
Tor me"
NO. nor' pleaded Natalie. who at
sight Of the fatal trinket had left her
table and run forward. ITS all hor-
rid mistake. | can explain. T.
"Sllence!' commanded Popor in his
most magisterial manner. Madame,
under section 4 of the Marsovian code
| hereby divorce you. This fan Is suf-
! 6cient evidence"
As Natalie started back. dumb with
horror. Popoff turned impressively to
Sonia aud. TO the widows amused dis
may. sank on one knee before her
Mime Sadowa," he declalmed, ~
am free, and In the name Of our ia
therand | beseech you to become my
wife,"
Sonia was seemingly blind to the
white misery In Natalie's face and the
look OF angry surprise in Danilo's. She
answered. with perfect composure:
"My dear NJ. Popoff, am deeply hon
ored by your proposal, but before l ac-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
Roseburg, Ore, April, 8 1905.

hOseOurR, Ote', Aprii'i" i'VN'
Notice is hereby given thar in com
pliance with the provisions Of the
act of congress of June s, 1873 en-
titled IAN act for the sale Of timber
lands in the States of California
Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act OF August
4. 1892,
JOHN B. STENTZ
of Olympia, county of Thurston'
State of Washington. has this day,
July 80, 1907, filed in this office DIS
sworn statement No. 950S for the pur,,
chase of the NJ of NW14 and M OF
NEl4 of Sec 2, Twp 3S S, r " being
lots /, 2, 3 and 4 of Section No; :
in Township No. 3S South, Range No,
west W. NJ, and will offer proof.'o
show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone th,n
for agricultural purposes, and to estao'
lish his claim to said land before
Register and Receiver at Roseoure,,
Ore, on Saturday, the 10th day ~
October, 1908
He names as witnesses; Joseph I.
Verdin. of Grants Pass Josephins;
Co., Ore, Martin A. Cougeri /"
Grants Pass, Josephine Co, Qte.'
James I. Burns of Grants Pass, jose,
phine Co., Ore, Frank ". Cspp o
Grants Pass, Josephine Co., Ore An!
and all persons claiming adverse.
the sbove.described lands are
quested TO file their claims IN w,
office on or before said 10th DAY "
October, 1905
BENJAMIN l.. EDp l.
Registsi
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31

"I love you. Danilo. | have alwavv
loved you"
tut. tutr' fretted Popoff. pushin,
peevishly between them. "This'll nev.
er do. You can't marry her, prince
You'll both be panpers."
Not quite" gently corrected Sonia
II shall lose my money. IL is true, but-
snly because am going to give it all
% my husband"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31

ferent from the usual habitues OF the
place as to come in for not a few
amused glances from their nes,hbors.
They were Nine. Natalie Popofr, Nine.
Nova Kovitch and Cascade and st.
Brioche. The visit was Natalie's idea.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Roseburg, Ore, May 6, 1905
Notice is hereby given that

ROY s. WILSON
of Grants Pass, Oregon, who, on
March 10, 1908. made Timber and
Stone application, No 1866. for VIZ
Sci S. VIZ NE4, SEA NWA Of
Section IA, Township "a South, Range
Z west, Willamette Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make fina!
proof. to establish claim to the land
above. described, before Joseph Moss
U. S. Commissioner at his office at
Grants Pass, Oregon, on the 10th day
of September. 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses;
George II. Aiken, of Grants Pass
Oregon, Phillip H. Harth, of Grant:
Pass, Oregon, George II. Slower Oh
Grants Pass. Oregon, Roy Gsroutte
of Merlin, Oregon.
BENJAMIN L. EDDY,
Register.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31
CHAPTER vi.
AT N1aXin's

n GANlM'S after midnight - the
Im show restaurant whittier sight
II III seeing Americans and other
0 tourists dock and whose dizzy.
machine made merrimeut they solemn.
F believe To be part and parcel Of
true Partisan life.
On the night OF Sonia's garden party
one group OF men and women who cn
teRd che Jolly restaurant -,vcrp 50 dis
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31
1.-THE END.1
Poor JonesI

Missionary-Can you give me anv
Information about Deacon Jones, who
labored among your people three years
ago? Cannibal-Well. the last | heard
about him he had gone into consumn.
tion.--Judge.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-07-31
Trees by the Roadside

The German province of Hanova,
owns 1876 miles Of highways. on
which there are 175.I04 fruit trees
pear. cherry. plum and apple-suH.
cient. II set out eighty to an acre 70
form an orchard of more than 3OO
square miles. says the Syracuse Post
Standard. The fruit raised on these
trees Is source OF income for ths
province. which sometimes makes $40.
600 year by selling the products q,
this elongated orchard The province
maintains a nursery of 4O3 acres 10
supply young trees for roadside use
and for promoting the interests Of fruIt
culture. The profit from tree Is very
small, but the Hanover people do not
worry about that. Shade s afforded in
summer. the roadbed il free from dust
the presence of trees retards the wash.
Ing out OF the soil from the banks IN.
to the roadside bitches. and the attrsc.
dive appearance Of the roadsides stim.
ulates an interest in tree culture and
benefits the province in many other
ways. They find 1t worth while.
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
are prompt ard thorough and will 10
short time strengthen Weakened
kidneys and allays troubles arising
from inflammation of the bladder.
Sold by Model Drug Store. 4-3 lSt
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-05-08
Timber Land Act June 3 1878.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,

United States Land Office,
Duluth, Minn., December 4, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1875 entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California Ore
son, Nevada. and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
OF Aug. 4. 1892 Frank H. Quackenbush of Du-
iuth, county of St. Louis, state of Minn.,
has this day fled in this Office his sworn state
ment No. 1864, for the purchase of Lot Z.
Sec. 6. and lots l and Sec. {. Township So
North, Range No. IL West and sEA SEA of
Section No. ! Ia Township Moss N. Range
No. IL w. and will offer proof TO show that
the land sought is more valuable for it's
timber or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish, his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver At Duluth,
Minnesota, on Monday, the 10th day of July.
1903
He names as witnesses:
Charles H. Stewart. OF Duluth. MINI.
John H. Quackenbush of Duluth. Minn.
John Munro. OF Duluth, Minn.
Joe Kutche. OF Duluth, MINI.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to f1le
their claims In this Office on or before said
aOth day of July. 1908.
J.C. HERMAN ENGEI., Register
W. H. sMALl.wooD. Attorney. Ap. A.Jn 49,
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-05-08
otice q on |.:'l ior l'l,j!'
Liquor License.

: y "a
State of Minnesota. County of St. Louis
City of Virginia. ss. : VIII eaf.s sss:
Notice is hereby given that application
has been made In writing to the city coun.
Gil of the city of Virginia. and fled An my
Office. praying for license to sell intoxicat
ing liquors for a period of one year, com.
mencing on the 18th day of May. A. D
1905. and terminating on the 18th day OF
May, A. d. 1900. by the following per
son and at the following place. as stated in
said application. to-wit: 49,.
GUST JOHNSON,
In the front room on the lower floor Ol
the two story brick building situated on
Lot No. 81, Block No. 10. Chestnut street
City of Virginia. Mimi.
Said application will be heard and deter
mined by said city council of the city o
Virginia. at a meeting of said council to be
held at the council chamber in said city Of
Virginia on Tuesday. the 18th day of May
A. D..l906, at 500 o'clock p. m. of that day.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
city this 9th day of April A. d. 1908
sALRERT E. BIcKEORD.-
corporate Seal City Clerk
Virginia Enterprise. May 1-s.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-05-08
Notice OF Application for
Liquor License.

State of Minnesota. County of St. Louis,
City of Virginia. IS.
Notice is hereby given that application
has been made in writing to the city coun-
Gil of said city of Virginia. and filed in my
Office praying for license to sell intoxicat-
ing liquors for period of one year, COM
mencing on the 18th day of May, A. D.
l9oS, and terminating on the 18th day of
May, A. D. l90 by the following per
son and at the following place, as stated in
said application. to-wit:
COHEN & MENDELSON,
In the front room of the lower floor of
the two story brick building situated on
Lot No. IA. Block No. H. Chestnut street,
City of Virginia. Minn.
Said application will be heard and deter
mined by said city council of the city of
Virginia at a meeting of said council to be
held In the council chamber in said city OF
Virginia on 1uesdsy. the 12th day OF
Nav. A. d. 1905. at 500 O'clock D. m. of that
day.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
city this 18th day of April, A. d. 1861
ALBERT E. BICKFORD,
corporate Seall City Clerk
Virginia Enterprise. Mayl-&