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Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-09-24

QA Mr. Larkn, very clever man no doubt sends us
long and very clever communication doubt all about
clever Vegetable doubt called by very clever mbug
the Oregon Pea Mr. Larkn has neglected to do the clever
thing in not sending address about bushel the Ore
gon Pea free of expense as he evidently wishes make
nice little speculation out of the Pea and he has forgot that
calling to puff and advertise" and that these are our
living and that strangely he has neglected the two
most important science of existence Friend Lar
kin recoect that P p quite necessary, and that
the great virtues your pea" known you must irst
Pay the Printer
6Je will insert your communication an advertisement
for in fac-at the usual for such work and
take our pay in Oregon Peas.
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John w. Starr, Secretary.

A St Louis lady, who. not long since, married led
Mormon, and emigrated to the Salt Lake CITY,
writes that the Mormon city is first rate place
for new settlement and notwithstanding slca-
ness in the family and the loss oil cows, sue y
S ,ols 60 manv wives, she says: 1.-The number,
1anty five IS right, and can tell you he is about
t tmeI bSst man living No man is allowed to have
Inc o9I' one except he can well look after them
FreTy thin here in the Salt Lake, is pure ana
Lolv Thomas has no thoughts OF any more wives
Every man can do as he likes about 1t.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-09-24

VSee advertisement of PHOENIX HOTEL" in another COL
umn Travellers had better make it, wayfarers and
OF mankind for that the Phoenix just
the place they all looking afero wit good house where
get all the little attentions and decaces which one
may need when travelling and they
,on auction says Just call John jones' he
tcnvc and courteous and you will find the Phoenix good
table, clean beds pleasant and such convenences
will render your stay Columbus agreeable and pleasant
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I. o. O. +.

There will be a celebration of the anniversary OF
Covenant and McKendree Lodges, and Tomblgby
Encampmen,. |. O. o. f., in this place, on Satur-
day night October LIST. An address will be de-
livered "a .aa Court House, by Bro j. +. Billups,
c. F., Iomo.-by Encampment. The Puolc ana
the ladies especially are respectfully invited 10
attend.
BY order of the Committee on Celebration
p. p. OSTRANDER, Sec'y.
September 22d. 1853.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-09-24

GAnother father in Israel has iallenthc Rev. VIM Wer,
closed his earthly battle the 18th ns in the full triumph of
that faith he for years ncuIcatcd by example and practice
Father Wier among earliest acquaintance in
Columbus and when memory back to the circle in which
found him. almost startled how Death has
narrowed it, Father Wier has made his mark in this world
lis Victories around the hearthst and the family al
,ars and its there his will remain longest and his admo
nons continue greenest there his words became as
bcad the amshed and his prayers music hehopou
Ills umphs the triumphs of TRUTH and hstrophies
those won by faith
The Methodist brotherhood have lost bright example in
father Wier the Church brave old soldier the young OF both
SEX loving and pous guide, community aRexampe his fam
lily and relatives kind parent and friend who knew nc
guile He has gone to his reward
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Cnlnmhns FemaIe Institute.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders OF the Co
Iumbus Female Institute will be held at the Court
House on Friday the 3Oth inst, at O'Clock +. NJ
which time the election of Trustees will take place.
A punctual attendance is requested
STEPHEN A. BROWN, Sec'y.
Sept 10th, 1853.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-09-24

The reader will the card of the Trustees of the Mon
tevalo Academy, which opens Monday Bird of October
OF Mr. Near it is useless say anyhnghe is known as
teacher ofyoung ladies' having had superior
community OF Mr.. Foster we say that he here
highly endorsed and have heard him commended warmly
amabe man and thorough teacher by many his pa
irons in the lower end of this county Webespea for him
nstn md Liberal nntronnos.
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For the Southern Standard.

DIED-near Columbus on the 10Th, inst. the
Rev. WIN. WEIR, in the 61st, year of his age.
The virtues of this inestimable Minister have
left their impress upon the hearts Of all who knew
him. He lived, an honest man, above reproach-
a christian, aboundingi in charity and good works
Minister devoted, intelligent and successful-he
died in the full triumph Of the faith he had preach
ed, an example for all who may come after him.
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September 22d, 1853.

YELLOW FEVER AT VIDALIA-We learn that the
feveris raging terribly in Vidalia, Concordia par
ish, opposite Natchez, and that one-ffth OF the
population have died. Mr.. Eisley of the Concor-
da Integencer has lost his wife and four children
by the pestilence, and on Thursday last another
child was living past recovery.
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Yellow Fever

This disease is decreasing in New Orleans ore being only
deaths in "a hours last dates Its fatality has diminished
in Mobile, though still is very severe The watering places
on the coast have severely suffered and the the
Mississippi nver have suffered have been than de-
cmated Natchez lost hundred in few days. Vicks
burg Grand Gulf Rodney Port Gibson Yazoo City, and the
city of jackson suffering and in all these places the
disease has assumed an epidemic phase and is quite fatal
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JOHN A. JONES.
Jas. JONES, SR.
PHOENIX HOTEL

THE subscribers having leased the Hotel formerly
known as the Howard House, have thoroughly re-
fitted and newly furnished the rooms with an express
view to the comfort of permanent boarders
And the Travelling Public,
respectfully solicit share of patronage.
Their Table will always be furnished with the pest
and rarest decaces the season and market affords
and every attention will be paid to guests to render
them comfortable and pleasant
The Servants will be found prompt and courteous
and ready to attend to all commands at all hours.
Sept oath, 1853. 35-ly.
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r. S. GLADNEY,
VIM: MERRILL.

w. R. POINDEXTER, A. NJ. PRINclrAL.
THIS Institution will be re-opened on Monday the
| 10Th of September, with entirely new faculty
from Principal down.
None but experienced and successful teachers are
employed
A full faculty win always be kept.
Music will be taught both science and an art
by an able German Professor.
Modern languages and Ornamental branches will
be taught by able teachers.
TERMs.-English and board for the scholastic year
$3.50; the same with Music instrument nclll-
ded $500; Modern languages or Ornamental branches
the usual charges No little extras for fuel lights,
towels &c.
REFERENcEs.-Captain NJ BARNETT, Mr.. URrAn
HEBRON, Mr.. WILLIS PorE, Lowndes county.
Drs. SHELTON & DESr, Macon, Miss.
August 20th 1853. 30-6m.
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yWe direct tho attention of the reader the advertise
rnent the Female Institute in another column tits
n school high character and under the direction of able
and experienced men, and is worthy of patronage Professor
r. G. Rice is unassuming gentleman, and our
State with fine reputation successful teacher and pro-
found scholar.
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TENNESSEE COMMISSION HOUSE.

1E0N0 Pounds Of Bacon just received, consist
IJUUU ing Hams, Shoulders and Sides.
Bacon and Lard of a superior quality-for cash or
credit until January 1854, for acceptance.
For sale by ID. BALDWIN, Ag't
Liberal advances made on bacon, ard other articles
left with us on sales Refer to 1essrs. Franklin &
Bro, Gay & Bro, and o. T. Kccler.
July 80, 1853 If
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PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
fIIHE Trustees would announce to the public, that
they have employed as President of this institution
Rev. DIR. l.. SLACK ofTennessee, a gentleman who
comes well recommended a finished scholar and
competent teacher having been engaged for the last
fourteen years, in conducting schools of high order
The corps of teachers now complete.
BENZ. BUGG,
Sec'y of Board of Trustees
Sept Goth 1853, 35-3w
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D1ED-On the night of Sept. 9Th, at / O'Clock,
P. NJ, of yellow fever, Mrs ELIZA WILLIAM AL
DERsoN, consort of William S. Anderson, of the city
of Mobile, aged &c years.-MoJiIe Tribune.
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TIN PLATE. SHEET Iron & zaz
COPPER WORK Man. H.
uf.nofKUPn6F tn order. -

T1HE undersigned has opened shop for the manu-
facture Of Tin Plate, Sheet Iron and Copper in all
Il branches, on the east side of Market Street, two
aoors north Of the Grocery Store of Parham, Read q
Co. where he will keep hand fine and complete
assortment of TIN WARE, OFFICE AND o COX -
ssTovrs Guttering and every thing in his line OF
trade He is prepared to fill promptly all orders tor
WE'LL TUBING,
.nnfactured and of the best Iron, and on the most
Those who want work done promptly and We'll WIZ
st0us 49, P. H. DELANEY q CO.
Columbus, Sept. 2Srd 1853. 35-ly.
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0The letter from our young friend, W. d. HUMPHREYS
der date of Western Military Institute Drennon Springs Ky,
shall appear in our next ISSUE
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I'd sSbeErNEs.

TIME COLUMBUS LIFE AND GENERAL IN
SURANCE COMPANY, viii upon subsequent
deposits allow interest Us follows:
On all amounts deposited to remain months, at the
rate of per cent per annum ; months, per cent
per anmlm and for months or more per cent per
annum For all Of which certificates will be given.
". ]. ANDERSON,
Aug. 9Th, 1853. 28-Gm. Secretary.
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ARRIVAL AND CLOSING OF THE MAILS AT
COLUMBUS MISSISSIPPI

Route No. 1897. To Montgomery, Ala. Uia Pick
ensville Clinton, Greensboro, Selma &c
ArriUes-Daily by ] A. NJ. ClOses-Daily at Il P. N.
No. 1854 To Tuscumbia, Ala, via Aberdeen, Toll
Gate &c.
Enthusiastically, Thursday & Saturday, by 7 P. NJ.
Closes-Monday, Wednesday & Friday, at A. NJ.
No. 1854, (Extra.) To Memphis Tenn. via Aber-
deem, PontotoC, &c.
Arriues- "Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday by 10 p N.
C7oses-Monday, Wednesday & Friday, at A NJ.
No SOB. To Jackson, Miss, ola Choctaw Agency
Louisville, Canton, &C.
ArriUeS-Wednesday, Friday & Sunday by P. NJ.
Closes-Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, at p M.
No. $3.50. To Tuscaloosa, Ala, Uia Reform, An
tioch, North PORT &c.
Arrives Monday Wednesday & Friday, by IL P. NJ
C5oses-Monday, Wednesday & Friday, at P. NJ
No. 5769. To Greensboro Mississippi, ria Ply
mouth, Starkville, &c.
ArriueS-Wednesday and Saturday by P. NJ.
C1oseS-Sunday and Wednesday at P. N.
No. 5769, (Extra) To Starkville Mississippi.
ArriUes-Saturday, 9 P. M. CIoseS-Friday, P. M.
No. $40. ToDaleville, Mi, uiG Macon, DeKalb, &c.
Arrives-Thursday and Sunday, by P. NJ.
C1oSes-W ednesday and Sunday at p. N.
No. 5768. To Houston, Mississippi, uia Waverly,
| Palo Alto, &c.
Arriues-Friday, 10 Am. C7oses-Friday IL A. NJ.
No. 5568. To Pikeville, Ala, Uia Military Springs,
/ Caledonia, &c.
Arrives-Thursday, 3P. NJ. C7oses-Thursday P. NJ.
No. 5689. To Fayette c. H. Alabama, via OIinda
Big Pond, Mud Creek, &c.
ArriUes-T Thursday IL NJ C7oses-Thursday P M
~ The Office will be opened for the delivery Of
Letters &C., every morning. Immediately after Break
fast time at the Hotels and kept open until Sunset
preserving half an hour for Dinner) except on Sun
days, when it will be open an hour in the morning
Immediately after Breakfast, and for short time after
the opening of the Jackson mail in the evening.
! ~ The Office is not opened at night, nor earlier
in the morning than above stated, because OF the
number of Mails to be assorted and made up during
the night.
Sept. lst, 1853.
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General Reuben Davis.

This gentlemen is still prosecuting the canvass
as an Independent candidate for Congress for the
States at large with vigor. A friend OF ours VINO
heard hin, at Pittsboro', informs that he made o
brilliant speech at that place on the fifth inst we
know of no man for whom we entertain more
sincere regard or under different circumstances 1es
would support more cheerfully. His fine intellect ec
not less than his noble heart commands our res
pect and esteem. But his present position 70
which the warmth and impulsiveness OF his tenn.
permanent rather than the dictates OF his Judgmen1
has led him, must operate to compel US ana ali
democrats who have at heart the good OF their par
ty principles to withhold from him support WnlSn
under other circumstances, might De GheeIiuiiJ
accorded him. Ch0ctGW O0SeTVeF'
A GREAT FA1LuRE-The N. Y. Evening POST
ofthe Cd inst, in its commercial arucle' say e.
Mr. James Robb, who recently went to Europe
to negotiate large loan for the New Orleans and
Jackson Railroad Co, of which he is President
has wholly failed.
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L. F. RIGGS & co.
CARRIAGES. sazT CARRIAGES

Neat door to Cadys Liuery S.a5ls. Nar1et S.rse,
COLUMBUS, MISS,
HAVE Just opened Carriage Repository,
II where they constantly receiving direct from
New York all kinds OF Carriages and Bugeies which
they offer at the lowest Mobile prices for cash ap-
proved paper. Orders received and promptly eyecu
ted for any style Of Carriage.
March - 1855 TIN
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g ROO0l2 i rs 3
PARHAI, READ s. CO.. i,

Market Street, Columbus, Mississippi,
d RESPECTFULLY invite the attention of the cit
II liens of Lowndos and adjoining counties to their
Large and Splendid Stock Of Groceries,
consisting in part of the following, which they
prepared to sell cheap for cash:
SUGARS-Clarifed, Crushed, Powdered, Loaf and
Granuated
COFFEE-Old Government, Java, Rio, Laguira and
Mocha.
MOLASSES-Ne Orleans and Golden Syrup,
TEAS-Imperial, Gunpowder and Black.
CANDIES-Sperm, Star and Adamantine.
OILS-Iard, Sperm and Linseed.
eraus Soda, Casups and Pickles. assorted Preserves,
Rasias, Almonds, Currents and Cron Indigo, Mad
der and Copperas; Cinnamon, NutInegs, Macarony,
Crackers, Soda Biscuit, Buck Wheat aud Rye Flour,
Soap and Starch Salt, IRON of every description
horseshoe and Cu Euils; Steel, Castings Shovels,
Hoes, Rakcs &c
POWDER, SHOT AND LEAD.
PORT JUICE. WINES. BRANDIEs. GIN. P0R-
TER, RUM, RYE q DEXTER rs flIsKEY.
/ They will lseep ca bard the heal Family Flour.
Corn Meat Hacan tsrd an every article n tn Gfe-
Gerry line ith lnei-ing and siaofiHg T9bacee, IL
gars, Sc, Crockery, n God and Stone Ware.
! They have on hand good supply Of BAGGfNG
ROPE; and will bus make liberal advaBces on
COTTON in store.
4 r s. Ope Of h firm ,eif b u .Yrlg Grleaas d.
ring II neri Ftatef fad Sfriae lrsisa ~ saa1 tsm
to sd ~ lsotie pfjc-s.
Inae lst 20. lS-2:
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TONSORIAL.

7HE undersigned thankful for past patronage, would
respectfully inform his friends that he may still be
found at his old stand Market street. where he is
prepared to his customers in all the various du
ties pertaining to the Tonsorial art
Hair Cutting, Hair Dressing and Shaving,
Done at the shortest notice, and after the latest
and most improved style. He also takes this method
of informing all those npon whose heads the capillary
substance has ceased to vegetate, that after deep in
vestgation into chemical science, he has at length
succeeded in discovering Invaluable restorative.
Come then, and let him operate before it is alas too
late! Come Old and Young, come Boys and Girls
Be sure and visit BILLY Pearl.
COLUMBUS Miss, Sept. II 1853.
HEAVY KERSETS. LINSEYS AND RUSSET
BROGANS.
THE subscribers are just receiving their Fail and
Winter Stock Of
AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS.
among them they wish to call particularly the atten
ton of Planters their Large and Extensive Assert
ment of
Russell BrOgans.
Our KERsEYs are over ID. to the yard. Our Ne
gro Shoes at Northern prices and in quality never
surpassed in the Market-manufactured in the South
GAY, BROTHER & co.
Columbus, Sept 1853 34-tf.
TO the Young Ladies OF Columbus.
| TAVING found it necessary to resign my station,
as Professor of Music in the Female Institute in
this city, in consequence of its arduous duties,
have concluded to give private lessons, as it will be
much less aborious to me andwlll give me some OPP
portunty to take exercise, which greatly need.
Young ladies who wish TO bring their performance
On the Piano and Guitar higher state OF perfection
and become more finished artists in the science of Mu
sic can have private lessons given them by the under
signed by making application at the Store of Messrs
Lampkin & Whitfield.
i Terms for Private Lessons sc per month.
i S. MARKSTEIN.
Columbus. July both, 1853. 27-tf.
RAILROAD.
II ALL ROAD Cart Harness, for sale by
! n E. ]. MUNGER.
Columbus Miss. Aug 6, 1853. 28-tf.
AN OvERsEER WANTED,
fDY the undersigned
i Is JOHN PERKINS
I,owndes County, August 9Th, 1883. 2a-2m
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PUBLIC SPEAKING!
JosCph d. Cobb and Calvin Perkins.
Opposing Candidates for Senator

John Scale, VIM. D. Wade, Ely Williams,
AND
VI. B CaVanah, Moses Jordan & T. |. Sharp,
Opposing Candidates for Representatives.,
Will address the people Of Lowndes County at the
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Politically

Speaking this is very canvasshere is excitement
yet break the surface dull dry, every day existence
Of the most intensely monotonous character
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

TgRms-Eor Ssate or District $40 90, COUNTY s. co,
Totta or Beat So 90
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OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL.

Sept. 10Th, 1853. 35-lOm.
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Vim. r. Harris, we are Authorized to announce
rs candidate for Circuit Judge Of the sixth Judciak
district, composed of the counties of Monroe Lowndes,
Oktibbela, Ceihcun faahushe Taiidhatchie, Car
roll, Choctaw and Cleaasaw. Election in November.
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NARY WASHINGTON FEMALE COLLEGE.

Columbus, Miss. Sept. 1853. s5-am.
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Morning, September, "a, 1883
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-09-24
GAENsVILLE COLLEGIATE FEMALE
INSTITUTE.

Aberdeen, Aug. 81, 1853.
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= T. Cf.rGcst Of CofeYiIe, Yallobusha comfy,
ye authorised 70 announce as Il candidate fer
Judge, for this District composed OF the counties Of
Monroe, Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Chickasaw, Calhoun,
Choct5w, Yallobusha, Tallahatcliie and Carroll T.
.ectian III Nnye mher i:aNt
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-06-29

WILLS a. GoEsAS, h:e Ms-as- "a -i1nCass l'hu
Ircaua and ust appointed By Prts,---i --'@ -f-t'r
of Minnesota has been dispo.i1g = - Inks Wa D.
voted himsef while \ Member Of i-s -. -. A. 49,,
The senior editor Of The At,as has been Mem
Der Of Congress and s probably aware thai tbs il not
an uncommon case save that the public aucnon -
rather more barc-inced procedure than Is comnoo-y
rcsortcdt TO- Yet at the last session In which be par
ticipated a, least Member OF Tho House - ear
rsnty reported have sold his chance or FatiTsT
bis right 70 receive the Books may be termed -
Good deal less than half the paid for sAe1 > re
Government and speedily squandered the procseis 2
gambling His case was worse than " GyrntRs =
that the books voted to the latter hsve actually Zoi
into circulation, probably 10 bis osn Ds-ric' stie
those voted to the sporting gentleman res asrsr 70
eer,d At aH and bad no practical ex srence Sszsisig
cot 500 out Of the Treasury Tor furnishing The Hon
Neuser 18th set Of Congressol q BOOKS sad paid the
Hon Member $50 or 500 iora false certificate ttN
be had furnished them-so Uacle SAN wa bled the
500. aid the bookse.ng jockey ald 'he Wellington
gamblers divided tie money between them-no book
larger than a memorandum, reeeip. or betting book
ba7iag been disturbed during The operation.
Yet +, is uone the less trae that aa-henic, s,cl.
rare substantial editions q the Revised Laws, Treaties,
Doings 10 Congress AID some other works Of the high
err pablo interest oygh to be Disseminated taroa2h
the Country, so a. 20 be accessible for reference. IN
every part Of r.. We blame no one 5r having voted
for the Distribution (Or rl-her through am,ers o.
Coraress in the absence OF any better means Of en-
suIiug their dissemination VIVA. is requisite il not
tie stoppoge Of this distribution bur The adoption 81
adequate precautions sznst gross and la-ioaa -91se
Let some comprehensiFe and efficient plan be De
vised lor securing The limitation Of tAe books de-
tl.buted 20 those actually needed , TIE reduction
Of tkeir price 10 The far value Of such works sad
Til. distribution 20 Le7lly Il5-i.urors Municipal
tiles, County CLERKS olices, &c, 50 that che books
shall be and remain accessible 70 the sLoe PoP.e ani
Lot be confscated to teir Pryateuse or enoumen b
he Members Of Congress Until some such system il
established ler honest men say: No Distribution Of
Books
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-06-29

The recent coup d'ttas in the Office Of tie Mutual
" Life Insurance Company Of New-lork adds ano-her
to the proofs that taking Of other peoples money
coveted trust and suggests the propriey Of looking
into the management and condition Of such institutions
Possibly tie change referred to may result beneieay
for the members Of that institution but it has every
appearance of having been effected contrary 70 their
wishes and from motives other than their benefit. The
control Of an accumulation Of more than million and
hsfoi dollars, and Of an annual income ofhAf Million
all snug under Of that Egyptian ny stery which
shrouds the business Of Life Insurance from popusr
comprehension, s lot to be desPsed By ssaArs naa