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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19

J. Williams, bloomington J. D. Templin, Iowa City
WILLIAMS Il TEMPLIN,
A TTORNEYS and Counsellors at Law.
II April IL, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
sn,.s Of .re,laDerance.

Gar WEsr DIVISION, No. A. meets every
Friday Evening at O'Clock, P. M. in the Ma
sonic Hall.
Iowa Cry DIVISION, No. "a, meets every
Tuesday Evening, at the Masonic Hall.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
JOB PRINTING.
M 0sOnjC.

- Iowa Cry LODGE, No. a, meets
on the 1st Saturday Evening In
each month at the Masonic Hall.
Iowa CRY ROYAL ARCH CHAP
ASVA TER, No. 2, meets first Monday IN
each month.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19

Kosc1usKo LoncE, No. 6, Of Iowa City, meet
at Odd Fellows Hall. every Wednesday Even
ing at half past I O'Clock, P. NJ.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
RUrsts OF EloGucnce.

The following burst of eloquence' was
delivered before a court of justice in
Pennsylvania: ............
Your honor sits high upon the adora-
BILE seat Of fjustice. like the Asiaiic rock
of Gbrulter. while the eternal streams OF
Justice, like the cadaverous clods Of the
valley, meander at your feet ..
This reminds us ofthe commencement
of a speech ola lawyerin New jersey
Your honors do not sit there like marble
statutes to be waited by every idle
breeze
Another western orator commenced
his harangue with-'The important cri.
sis which were about to have arriven,
have arroven.' ef. .. ..-... ...
Another, The court will please to oh
serve that the Gentleman from the east
has given them very learned speech
He has Roamed with old Romulus;
Sacked with old Socrates; Ripped with
old Euripides, and canted with old Can.
lharides-but what. your honor, what
does he know about the laws of Wiscon-
sinf "".. H'."
A young lawyer in one ofour courts
commenced his defence asfnllows:-'May
it please your honor, the Deluge has pass
ed over the face Of the earth. The Ark
has rested upon the mountain and the
Rainbow ofjustice shines as beautifully
upon my colored client as it does upo,
any one in this court including the Jury.
! l--Lady's Newspaper.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03

Would YOU MARRY.-The following
doubtful advice was given to his readers
by Wisconsin editor. His name-a
dreadful ugly one--we have forgotten;
but hs is known to be testy old bache-
lo., whose single blessedness is matter
of lie cessity, not choice. Girls are not
SO plenty out west as at the sea board!
and we pity the poor fellow:
"If man feels very much like getting
married, yet imagines that he ought not
the best remedy is to help one of his
neighbors move housefnl offufniture, or
borrow about nine of his children. for
three DAYS, and hear them cry. fthat
fails build up FIRE of damp wood and
when the smoke in the room is the thick
est, hire a woman to fret and scold for
about two hours. IF he can stand ell
these things, he had better get married
the next day-give his wife the pants;
and be silent paripet in the great firm
of malrimony. The remedy is severe.
but as every man is liable to these things
after he yokes himself up, it would be no
harm to try it before"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
Carriage and Wagon ManufaCtOry

n HNHANKfUL for past iavors, the undersigned
Il would respectfully inform his friends and the
public generally that he is still engaged in the a.
bove branch ofbusiness, ut the Old Stand, one
and quarter miles East Of Lancaster. on the
Pike, where he hattcrs himself that he is better
calculated and prepared TO execute work, in
neater better and more fashionable style than ev-
er--tlom the fact that he has taken greater care
in the selection of his timber aud tools and has
employed experienced workmen; and in cunnec-
ton with this. he is determined to conduct his
business upon the basis Of ready pay and small
proftS, so that his customers can be accunmOda-
ted with any article from IVheetbarro,o TO IA
ttco-horse Carriage, WARRANTED to be execu-
ted in as good and neat style, ifnot better aud
sold for less money, than can be obtained at any
establishment in the county
As proof of this, the following list of articles
and prices are here annexed:
| Woodwork oftwohorse Wagons. $500
do do one-hOrse Buggies. -. . 1900
| Wagons, complete for from S55 to $65.
! Buggies, do $55 to $75.
And all other articles at corresponding low rates
and ,Carranted. L. Nj. WINTER.
| December 10. 1847.
N. B. All kinds OF Produce, at the highest
cash prices taken for work Also, stock such as
Horses. Cattle. Hogs SC.
| Call and see US aud we will do you good. Re
member that penny saved is as good as two
earned.
EY7TOLL paid, on all occasions, where the
work amounts to five dollars, and work alwayt
done Immediately. L. NJ. w.
| December 10, l847. ly3l.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03

SPRING BuDDlNG.- 1t may not be gen:
orally known that fruit trees may be bud
ded as well iu the spring as in the sum
mer, but such is the case. We have done
it with the most entire sdctess. The
fact is Of fsome Importance, especially in
reference 10 peach trees, because they
cannot be very successfully grated, and
by budding them in the spring. Que years
growth may be gained. The cuttings
should be taken. the same as for grafnng'
and carefully preserved ill the trees are
so far advanced that The bark will slip
freely, when the buds may be cut out and
inserted in the usual mode. To make
success the more sure. slight coating OF
ersftihe wax may be used; and the stock
Should be cut off few inches above the
bud. As soon as the bud commences
growing, all the natural buds near II
should bS ksptrubbed Of
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
BOOKS! BOOKS!!

SELLING OF AT REDUCED PRICES.
VNNHE subscribers being desirous to reduce their
n very large Stock Of Books Papers, Station.
cry DC. hive determined to sell off a large por-
non ol It at very iow prices. .forcask.
iDelr Stock is much the LARGEST and most
varied oil any in the Western country, and will be
lonhd to embrace very general assortment Of
Law' Medical, Theological, Historical and Mis-.
eelianeouS Books
ALSO-All the Classical aud Common School
Books in general use.
An extensive assortment Of Cap Letter. Bank.
Commercial and Folio Post, Demi and Medium
Papers Of the best Eastern mauuIatories
French, English and american Stationery of
every variety aud Of the finest qualities
Rogers and Woraenholm's Fine Pen anil
Pocket knipes Gold aud .Saver Pencils; Gold
Pens. Steel Beads. Bags and Purses, Steel Trim
natngs, Shell, Lvory, Pearl and Veivet Souvenirs 5
and Gard Gases, Pocket Books, Wallets and
Bankers Cases Ladies' Port Folios and Albums.
RICH and elegantly bound.
A fine assortment Of Note Papers and Envel.
loPes. &c, &c.
They would respectfully invite Professional
men, Teachers and all persons wishing to purchase
at cheap rates 10 call and examine their assort-
ment before purchasing elsewhere, as they nre
determined to give6etter bargains than can be
had in any other Bookstore in the Western country
l. N. WHITING & HUNTINGTON.
Columbus, February IL, l848. 40
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03

Hoes PACKED IN CINCINNATT.-ln re-.
cent article we stated that the number of
Hogs packed in this city during the pres
ent season, was at least 100000. The
season was hot then closed, and we find
the statement was under the iiiatk. The
number now packed says the Merchants
Exchange Reporter, is 100000! The
packing has not yet quite ceased and the
probability is that the number will be
even greater than that. There is reason
to believe that in three-fourths of the
country towns the number packed is also
greatly increased. The great cause Of
this is doubtless the quantity of Indian
Corn, and the condition Of the Corn Mar
ket. A large crop and the cessation. to
great extent. Of the Foreign Export
are the great causes of the increase Of
fatted hogs. lfthis state of,hings coniin.
ues, the supply Of Hogs for market will
hs large for several years TO come CSn-
Chronicle. a e4 3 7.. 1tp.. So
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03

LOOKING AHEAD-Of all the look-ai
head peoples says the Raleigh Register,
that we have ever heard of, certain la
dy that was in the habit of buying articles
she did not want merely because she
could get them cheap, bears off'the palm
On one occasion, she brought home ali
old cast-off door plate, with name en-
graved on it.
do tell me my love-" inquired her
husband on being invited to applaud her
purchases. "lf it be your intention to be-
come deaerin old brassl Ofwhat pos
sible use can this BET"
"Bless mel" replied the wife, "you
know it is always my plan to look ahead
and buy things against the time ofneed.
Now. who knows, my darling, but you
may die and may marry man with the
same name as that on this doorplatel
Only thihk what saving there would bel
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
I. H. WHITING & HUNTINGTON

Lave connected with their Store an extell-
LII sive BOOK Bl NDt Ry, in which the
business is carried on in all its various branches
They pay particular attention to the manufac-
tnre OF all kinds oil Blank Books for Banks, In
snranee Offices, County OGc es, Court Records,
Merchants, &c, and having facilities for pnrchas.
ing at all times Eastern Paper and all other ma
terials OF the finest quality, they think they can
any other establishment IN the Western country,
and at prices, to say the least, equally low.
Having an excellent Ruling Machine, and u
superior Ruler, they will he enabled to rule al
all times all kinds OF Blank Books to any patterns
that may be desired.
Old Books, Magazines, &c. &C. neatly and care
fully bound.
Columbus, February IL, 1913. 40
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
Cheap Watches.

DERSONS wishing to purchase good Gold OF
Silver Watch, as cheap as they eau in the
Eastern cities; are invited 10 examine the exten
sive assortment for sale by ...... NO..
GATES & COSPER.
Tallmadge House, Lancaster, June 10. l847.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
PREPARE FOR WINTER
Over-COats! OVer-COats!!

DLACK, Brown and Blue Blanket Over Goats,
ID made in the most fashionable manner and
from the best of materials. Also. Cloaks OF all
qualities cheap, at the Clothing Store of ..
SMITH g. TONG.
Lancaster, November 5, 1847. 26
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
For Rent.
SILVER Ware.

IVTNABLE, Desert and Ten Spoons. Salt Mus
tard and Cream do. Butter Knives &C. also
the Real German Silver Table & Tea Spoons,
For sale by GATES 81 COSPEk,
June 18, 1847.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
Gold Pens.

A New arrival by express at
N Fill GATES g. COSPER'S.
June l8, 1847.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
Cheap Jimmie a gain on hand!

ONE DOLLAR WILL BUY
Sixteen pounds Of prime N. Orleans Sugar.
JAMES C. HENLEY.
Lancaster, December 10, l847. 81
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
FrOck Coats and Dress Coats

NTADE from the very best Of materials in the
lXI best manner, of qualities and prices to suit
the taste and circumstances of all, comprising
Black mud Blue Black Coats, ofall qualities and
prices, from. -....-.--....-.----.S 81 to $25
Brown g. Grey Frock & Sack Goats $4 to $40
Tweed and Sattinet.. 81 to SO
For sale at the new Clothing Store Of
-t SMITH g. TONG.
Lancaster, November 5, l847. 90
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
lOlaSSeS.

DEST QUALITY at the low rate of 37I cts
ND per gallon. for sale by CHEAP JIMMIE.
Lancaster December 10, 1847. 81
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
READY MADE CLOTHING

Of all qualities and patterns, Tor sale very low,
Consisting Of Cloaks, Over-C Coats Black and Blue
Frock aud Dress Coats. Pants, Vests, Shirts,
Bosoms, Stocks. SelEAdiusters, HandkerchioIs,
Gloves, Collars, Drawers, Under.Shirts, and
Trimmings OF all kinds and descriptions.
They also feel themselves competent aud pre-.
pared to CUT and MAKE to ORDER upon the
SHORTEST NOTICE aud in the most fashionable
manner. CLOTHES of all KINDS.
Gentlemen would do well to call and examine
their stock before purchasing elsewhere. as it will
amply compensate them for their trouble
-a SMITH & TONG.
Lancaster November 5, 1917. 26
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
FRESH ARRIVAL,

WT E are this day, opening large lot of DO :
wv MESTIC co ID =, such as Flannels.
Checks, Tickings, Mnslins. Cotton Yarn, Cotton
Batting, &C. All of which will bo sold cheap aud
no mistake. WISE g. HILLARD.
Lancaster, December 10, l847. 81
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-03
LADIES, DRESS GOODS.

WIE have just received handsome variety
w ofFlNE FRENCH CASH MERES,
PLAIN BLACK and RICH FANCY STRIPE
SILKS, and large lot Of ninepenay CALICOES
that wont fade. 4+ -.Is AZ .aa.t
The cashmeres and silks are the finest in this
market. and will be sold cheap
u.r e- WISE s. HILLARD.
Lancaster, October %, l847 "a.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-06
POSr OFFICE REGULATIONS.
Mail arrivals and departures after the LIST day
of July, 1918.

@AIJ.Y Eastern mail arrives 8 pm and departs l0f
- pm
Daily Western mail arrives 81 M and departs = am
Daily hy steubenviIle aud Weilsviile, arrives Ia m
and departs a IN - 49,.
From Wooster to VIII ee,ing arrives every Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturdays at a M, and departs every
Monday. wednesday aud Friday att am
From srietta by Grave Creek, arrives Tuesdays and
Saturdays by g IN and departs Mondays and Fridays
a ) an ,,,,-,. .-
Prom De. hany by West Liberty to Wheeling, arrives
every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday,by ~ O'Clock,
NJ, aud departs saa,er day at pm
FROM Movgsr.ow IN by Waynesburght0 wheeling, ar
sivss Thursdays q and depar'sfrom Wheeling on
Fridays At am
From Marrsntown by Blacksmith to Wheeling. ar
rives every Tuesday at and departs from Wheel
ing every Wednesday at 6 pm.
From Woodland by Sockman's to wheeling. arrives
every saiuriAy'es 8 . IN, and departs from Wheeling
every Thu fsdayat 9 pm
All mail matters should he deposited In the office At
least ono hour before the time of closing the mail
office opcns at and closes again at a pni
Opens again at p M, and close 1t 10 p IN
Opened on Saturdays from to Va M and from to
10pm
Newspaper postage must he paid in advance at the
comnen of each quarter, commencing ISL Janua
~, Ist April lst July LIST of October. failure TO
do So will cause their discontnuance.
Those renting Boxes and keeping quarterly accounts
are pay their bills al the close OF each quarter
These rules must be strictly complied with
jel4 ALEXANDEN NEW MAN.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-06
Dry GOODS
REVOLUTION IN ALL EUROPEl
Overthrow Of the king Of Fraaee
TREMENDOUS ExClTEMENTg

| King Philippe has ahdcaied,
Mighty thrones iunbng down,
| All Europe scared-for HEYMAN'S goods
| Have just this moment TO
lie cause of all this fright il that.
HEfMtN sells as cheap cheap can be,
And " you don't believe my word
Just todde up Main street and see;
WHERE am now receiving and opening one Of the
largest, hest selected and most splendid stock Of
DRY GOODS
Ever offered in this city, which consists in part, az
follows, TO wit
CLOTHS.
103 Pieces French, English and Belgium cloths; some
very good English blue backG4 cloth al dolls per coat
pattern.
Also. superfne twilIed (Psolies) cloth for dos per
yard such has usually been sold tor doi's. have
also some Of super extra fine quality something more
desirable gentlemen antng fine coat than be
found elsewhere.
CASsInIERES.
80 p's French and English cassieres Of every color
and styie very fine plain brk for doIr per y'd.
Also super fine striped for IS cents per y'd.
sATINETS AND TwEEDS.
lGo ps satne some as low as 20 cts yer yd and good
quality at that Tweeds and leans of every ware
and style, at prices TO suit any customer.
vESTINGS.
Plain blk and fancy Satin Vesting Of the hest quality
Also, sup'r light Vesting, very desirable
patterns aud very large assortment of all kinds' at
prices to match
DoMEsTIcs, CHECKS, &c.
A brown muslin Of good quality for q! cts per y d:
Also 10 llcacied fine quality, for 6! cts per yd; 81
quality, at extremely low prices.
Furniture and Shifting checks, Of all qualities and
quantities.
SUMMER GOODS.
600 pieces Summer Goods for Pants and coats, Of all
patterns tyles and qualities; good quality for p cents
per pantaiosn's pattern.
brown Holland, Linen and Linen checks for coats,
something desirable for weather.
GINGHAMS.
700 p's French, Scot ch aud Manchester Gnghams.
good quality for ~! cts va. such a. sold last season
for p cts. Also something new Bingham for &c
ALPACCAS.
900 pieces AIpaccas, plain kl'k, mole cold, satin
stripe, silk warp, &c, &c. very redu ced prices
Lapin's hest quality Bonihaxnes, at low prices.
FRENCH AND ITALIAN GOODS.
The particular attention of the ladies' is especially
cced to q large and most magnificent assortment Of
Ladies' Dress GoOds. They have becn selected with
the greatest and with eyeto suit all in the cities
of New York and Phpa.
LAWNS, DRESSES, &c.
Linen Lustre embroidered Dresses, something new
also, Linen Lustre ia the piece, plain and figured.
SHAWLS.
Linen pocket handkerchefs of all qualities, good
article for les cents.
A very large assortment Of Ladies' and Gentlemen's
gloves, kid, silk, &c.
irish Linens in great abundance, at lower prices than
il has been sOld
large assortment OF Thread Lace and Edsings. Also
Cotton and LisIe Lace and T. ,gngs.
TO COUNTRY MERCuANTS.-I would say to
sailing having 2. ints by the and brown muslin by
the bale &c They will find, il they but give CALL
they both time and money.
word 20 the wise is sufficient DOM forget to call on
ALEXANDER HEYMAN,
April Z. 1913 No 1876 Main st. Wheeling, Va.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-06
BOoks, Sc.
BOOKS NEW SrOCE
BOOKSI BOOKSI!
GInfDt1rg.
NEW AND CHOICE GOODS NOW IN STORE
ALEX. ROC Frs,

No ~ Water street, next door North OF the Oyster
Depot, and adjoining Forsyth K Bakers Warehouse
JAMES tins opportunity to return his thanks to his
old friends and customers, and also to his many
enes who have so kindly paronzed his Establishment,
aud he is determined 10 omit no pains not only Ia
continue these but 10 increase the number such way
and ny such means that none who give him call will
fail TO continue their custom He has now in store a
large and very choice assortment of Spring Goods viz:
French, English and BELGIAN cloths, Cassimeres and
Nestnas, with great variety of silk Satin, Velvet.
and MarseIes Nestings: Cotton, Linen and Tweed Pan
falcon SUITS large variety; also Ready Made Clothing
equal 70 custom work, comprising every variety of
Goats, Pantaoons Vests etc all on the most favorable
TERMS All he asks is cali he is sed his arrange
nieht are such that none can lie disappointed in tnin
he any arcie that he NAV want in his line, and to this
end ne deems hardly necessary to his friends
ami the public that the utmost confidence NAV he had ~
the accuracy of fit aud superiority of manufacture
his Estab ishment experience of 20 wears and The
unwaverns confidence of host of friends, is his hest
guarantee. ALEX ROGERS
myfS No 10 Water Wheeling
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-06
REMOVAL.
THE BALTIMORE CLOTHING STORE

III AS heen removed from Main street to Water street.
into the room next door the office of the Nationai
Road Stage company ana next door to Carks Coffee
House. where he is receiving all kinds of Ready fade
Cong tor the season, made expressly this Market
rom ms wholesale Establishment in Baltimore, No S.
FRAT street which he offers for at wholesale or re-
tan as low as can he fought in Baltimore or PhadeI-
pha, being but tribe difference in the
Hssock consists of all kinds of clio hing usually kept
IN clothing store, vz:Fine English and French Dress
rock ana sack Coats, do Cashmere Tweed, Cerotton
linn ana cotton coats, some as low as 90; plain and
fancy summer Cashmere pants, do. Tweed, Linen and
COTTON some very good al IS cents plain and fancy
satn mersaes and great variety of other styles Of
vests some very good at 81 cents; genera assortment
OF shris, hdkis, gloves suspenders, etc. Also few
very me sentloinen's travelling bags caps and um.re
las Remember the Baltimore Clothing Store, on Water
street, where you buy the best goods least
money. Apr25 NJ. STEIN.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-06
Rl1NHER'S

RlTTER'S
COMPOUND sYRuP OF TAR & WILD CHERRY
EHS pleasant safe and ehcacious remedy for coughs
colds, throat Asthma spiti ing of blood aud all
diseases of the chest tending to CONSUMPTION for sale
by storekeepers, generally, IN this and adjoining
lies, AT ruE Low PRICE or p CTS. PER BOTTLE; and
whole sale and retail by the propretors,
l. Is RITTER, Druggists,
l6i North Second ST., below Vine, Pill.A.
Read the follow ing voluntary Testimonial -
Smhfeid, Monroe co, IA, bee :, lSi7
Messrs l. & Ritter: Gentleme,--l feel il my
duty ack nowedge to you the great heueh have
ceyed from the use OF our Compound symp of Tar
and lid cherry. Having been Tor long time afflicted
with a PULMONARY complaint, tried all the usual
edes without ohsining relief, when fortunately me-
was recommended 10 your Syrup. The FIRST bottle
made decidedly favorable impression on my disease
continue taking and anu happy to say has afforded
me great nef, and cheertuiy recommend thos. suf.
fering under similar complaints to use your invaluable
meiicine. JOHN NEWuAkr.
MT %
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-06
COUGHS,
PHrHlSlC,
INFLUENZA,
BRONCHITIS,
PHTHISlS PULMONALIS,

a ND all other Bronchial or Catarrhal affections are
xSk EFrEGruALLY, and frequently PERMANENTLY relic
we'd and cured by DR.. TRUXAL'S INFAILIBLE
COUGH REMEDY. 1t has never failed Ia give ample
satisfaction One or two doses will satisfy you that its
virtues are not exaggerated. Read the following from
the wife of the junior editor of the pittsburgh Temper
ance Banner and daughter of Judge Gordon, of Mon
ongahela city, Pa.
DIR Truxai--During the spring of II contracted a
cold which attended with most perplex ing cough
and shooting pains through my lungs. II was almost
impossible to lie down rest at night, for acute PAIN
and shortness of BREATH and AFTER bottle of cee
brated Imperial Cough Syrup without benefit | took
rwo of your mfabls Remedy, and was perfectly
relieved, and awe not heen troubled with it since.
MARTHA J. G. ALTER.
Pittsburgh, Dec 90, lS47.
For salehy DR. CRUMBACKER, Messrs FA RCHII.D
TAYLOR, and MEl.LOR. % cts per bottle
mr. "a