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Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
The Ideal Planter,

The following picture of what the farmers
home should be, is from the eloquent address OF
DR.. George T. Pierce at the Georgia Fair.
Agriculture if profitable. know. is not pas
time: but 1t ought not be rejected because of its
sweat and dust toll and as if it had nc charms
beyond its gains. pleasure besides the io; OF
possession Ii we expect to ennoble aid elevate
it, must associate 1t with science and .aSte.
throw around it the attractions of cottages. and
fower-beds. and orchards. The farmers dwell
ling must become the home of hospitality. and
knowledge. and refinement But while the GIN
house Is the best house on the premises the cot
ton blossom the only flower that throws It's fra
GRANGE on the air, wcrTn ierce-the unsiehtliest
thing in all the land. except the drunkari. whose
TealIng pace 1t most Tesen bles-the only enclos-
ure- who could admire i country home and a
farmers lifea If were woman should hate
cotton, from seed to lint unless my husband would
provide better for me and my children than he
did tor it.
am not the advocate of show. parade. or ex-
travagance; care not 10 see palaces or mansions.
but would like to see neatness and taste presid-
ing over all the yards and gardens and the houses
OF our country population The love of tie beau:i
full ought TO be cultivated not only as il NAV al
ford qualification to the eycs but as moral senti
ment-the friend Of virtue and the foe of vice
Home shouli. be associated In the e-psrierce-au
the memory oI childhood with all that IS lovely
and attractive-fowcTs and music and love The
vine over the door, the evergreen in the ward the
flowers IN the wIndow, which so often gIaIenel
with ITS hue and Its OdOT- the sraveled walk con-
secrated by parental love and domestic bliss are
images OF purity ami affection which Will live
like guardian angels In the Youthful heart. and
amid the deSoiatIons of grief and age will come
like minis.erins spirits 10 review the lows Of fcther
days and point the weary soul to the heaven and
home OF the departed.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16

The following very good thing we find in the
Okaona tMiss.j Prairie News:
Loguifar Mason Now. our suggestion is, that
there be oiganized forthwith in ;his place
in Okalona Cursing dissertation,
for the purpose of raising funds for some useful
object The power of profanity which ruEs to
waste II. our streets is enormous there is enough
OF 1t TO bore an Artesian well in SIX months y
single objection. however. TO that appropriation
of what misbt-b appropriately called the God
damn power OF our community IS that none OF
cur best sweaTers- that we know Of are expert
, eGced wel-borers: and from the present scarcity
OF money arises the necessity ofembarking in some
enterprise in hich tie contributions could be paid
in work, like peoples subscriptions to the
railroad. This leads TO suggest the enclosing of
Tie grare-ya' d, as praiscworthy and practicable
object.
Let every member of the Association. when
ever he rips out an oath, be obliged TO rip out
rans. and whenever he curses anybody. let HIM
contribute a rail We are aware that the Bible
foTbids TO render railing for raiiing'' but
satlshea. that the injunction has applica-
ton TO such cases as the present. than St PaUls
example ot restoring fugitive slave mas TO
where the slave has black skin We DO not
know the amount Of work requisite TO enclose
cemetery. bat satisfied that it is amply
within the means OF the proposed Association to.
accomplish il. There were sixty-0ne votes polled
at the late municipal election. Some few of our
voters do not swear THE Rev. MessTs A. and
l.. for ins'arcel but there are usually num-
Der of accomplished syyearers in town not vet en-
titled TO a vote. and MANY OF our boys can hold
- III - -; ~ar,iorS 4 II things con-
sided, we think the income OF the Association
might be estimated at halt dozen palngs day
from fifty regular contributors which would pale
fifty yards day A few Court days would SUM-
ply all the rails and the Sunday cnrSing could be
especially set apart post fund The little
boys, the Cadets of Profanity could find the
nails and. after the paling completed, the
members who affect snch phrases as ''rll be dog
sed," dern my skim licenses River" etc,
could whitewash it
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16

Nor BAD--Benjanin F. HaIlett. who is the
United States prosecuting Attorney in the case o.
Parker and Phillips, under the Indictment for
making incendiary speeches in FaneuiI Hall. Bos-
ton. met Mr. Sohier, an eminent LAWYER. the other
day. who remarked: We'll. Mr. HaiIett. how do
you ieel about your tfials, which are to come on
soon1' "a
~Oh. replied HalIett, Il feel in excellent sriro
E;very thing Is going right 1 know" continued
Hailett- That people abuse and call me names
but don't care for that | hear that the, e>en
Call me Judas. among other hard names. Let
them call me Judas; it doesn't distress me.''
distress your replied the other. of cou-ze
not; but how do you suppose Judas feels about
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
REASONS FOR VISIBILITY.
Ell o. W. HOLMES.


Sweet cozI Tm happy when can.
Tn merr- while may.
For Ii;e's at most narrow span,
At best a winters day
If care could make sunbeam wear
A brighter warmer hue,
The evening star shine out more fair,
The blue sky look more blue,
Then should be graver man.
But since It's not the way.
Sweet COIL I'm happy when can,
And merry when may.
II sishs could make Us sin the less,
Perchance | were not glad
Ii mourning were tine sage's dress,
My garb should then be sad;
But since the angels wings are white,
And even young saints smile
Since virtue wears brow OF light,
And vice robe Of gnile-
Since laughter Is not under ban,
Nor giasiness clad In gray
Sweet coz, I'm happy when can,
And merry when | EIayl
rye seen bishop dance and reel,
And sinner fast and pray,
A knave at top OF Fortunes wheel,
A good man cast awavi
Wine have seen your grave ones qria.I,
Might set your Feet ailoat-
But | never heard hearty laugh
From out villains throat:
And | never knew 4 miTth.GI man
Make sad a young maids day
Sc. coal Tn. hoI-Ty ~~hea @ea
And merry when l may
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16

ORIGIN OF JEALoUsY--Our lady readers will
be interested in the following account OF the birth
OF the green-eyed monster which we extract
from Mansfield Parkins' most entertaining work.
Life IN AbyssIGid-" Mr.. PaTkins heard the story
from the lips If a pous Moslem acquaintance:
when Adam and Eve were in Paradise. they
were ior some time most happy couple, (it may
be supposed for month or twol like most mar
TIed couples Adam was ia the habit OF going
every evening TO heaven to pTav The Devil
who had studied the female mind and knew its
weak points, thought that the introduction OF
jealousy might be a good foundation whereupon
to build much mischief So lie went 10 Eve and
alter propitating her by welI-tin.ed fattery. he
inquired after Adam Eve replied by informing
him where her husband had gone At this the
Devil smiled, incredulO'sly. but said nothing: and
even when our first mother pressed him 10 tell
her the meaning OF his smile, refused TO answer
for time. ieIsnIng that he would no. hurt her
feelings OF InIure the reputation of his friend
This conduct was only additional evidence OF his
profound acquaintance with the weakness OF the
fema:e heart, FOR acting ne wrought strongly on
her curiosity as well her Suspicion till at last
having worked her up to a state OF mind capable
OF receiving any lies he might choose to tell her he
informed her. with every appearance OF sOITox
that Adam was deceiVI:lg her and Pa wing Iis al
dresses to another lady At this Eve laughed
scorniuily, saying how can this be- for know
there is no woman created except rnvseif!' The
Devil again smiled with an expression of nity.-
Alas. poor thing said he, If | show v0u another
woman will that Unteceive you7 She assentat.
and he showed her mirror, Eve was. of course.
completely deceived, though she thought herself
undeceived.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
Steam Saw g. Grist Mill.

M E have established and now have in full
w operation in the immediate vicinity of
Washington first class Steam Saw and Grist
MIL and we Will promptly fill all orders for
Lumber.
In lew days we will be prepared TO receive
and Grind grain Our regular day for Grinding
will be each Saturday. and at such other times
through The week as circumstances will permit
Persons bringing grain 10 our Mil. will be ex-
pected, TO have their names marked Oh their
Sacks or BasS-otherwise we will not be respon-
sbe tor any losses.
Orders for lumber left with us al the Mil or
with any of the merchants OF Washington. will
be Promptly attended to-
Ali bills for Lumber. xill be considered due
the 1st day of January: and if not paid al that
time will bear the usual rate of interest
--- f. V. COLLINS & CO.
Washington Nov. ID, 1854 46-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16

4 GREAT GERMAN SkELETox.-The famous
fossil skeleton of the Zenglodon found in Ala
bama some fourteen years ago by German
named Koch. exhibited in New York. and after
wards sold to Dr. Mcdowell at ST. Louis was
lately taken for debt and in process of removal
fell to pieces. and many OF The bones were broken
when the wonderful monster found to be of
genuine plaster Of Paris formation and of entire
ly German origin. being connected with the pri-
meval epochs only By the raw material
Barnum couldn't perform such feat as this.
Scientific .4faerican.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16

PowER OF CocoA--Pro:essor Johnstone. in his
Chemistry OF Common LIFE states. that by, .ha
use Of cocoa leaf the Peru yian Indians unsierra
tie most Incredible labor He says: with a
feeble ration of dried maize barley crushed into
flour, the Indian, If duly supplied with cocoa tolls
under heavy burdens. day alter day. up the steeo
slopes of the mountain passes, or digs for wears.
IN the subterranean mines, insenSi5Ie 70 weari
ness. to cold, and TO hunger. He believes indeed.
that 1t may be made a substitute for food alto
Eethe."
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
E ES EE@EU
Drugs. Medicines. Perfs.lnery. &c
mitchell &. FOSTER,

II AVE just received and are now opening,
IL at their old stand, very large and well Sc
lected, Fresh aud genuine stock OF DRUGS, MEDI-
CINEs. PAINTS, OILs and DYE SrUFFs
.fLSO-A large assortment OF fancy articles,
and an extensive variety OF Soaps. Perlumeries,
porades and every article necessary for ladies'
and gentlamen's toilets. Also, a large assortment
of Wines and Brandies selected on account of
their purity tor Medicinal purposes. in fact they
have every thing usually kept in a Drug Store-
to which they invite the attention OF Physicians,
Planters and the public generally
They are determined to sell their stock as low
and upon as reasonable terms as the same articles
can be purchased in any Southern Market Their
motto IS large trade and small profits"
Washington, .7pra 10. 1854 10
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
"a. II. CROUC
Gomc and See.

MITCHEL 8, FOSTER. are daily receivi,r
ltl handsome. and righ selection Of fancy aE7
ticieS which are both useful and Ornamental
among which are Bohemean Vases. China Vases.
Sewing birds, Ladies woTk-baskets &c. &c,
WaShington. -4prl 2s, 1854 IL
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16

True EDUCATIoN The object of all true edl-
cation is TO viiaiize knowledge. Some teachers
instruct their scholars verv thoroughly, who new
er educate them at al. They teach them to COM
NIT the rules Of their arithmetic OF grammar by
heart but lever lead them TO comprehend single
pTinciple make them learn thousands of names of
places. without giving them any idea of geogra-
nilV.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
C. II "a NE
MILL MAMUFAC Glory,
WasE,iE.s1ou. arka,s,s


VIE undersigned have formed co-par;ner-
: ship. Tor manufacturing Cotton GINS horse
MILLS WHEAT FANS AMI THRASHING
MACHiNtS- amd all other articles in their line
Having furnished themselves with th,, hest ma
teEias.-tom their long experience il, the buSi-
ness they feel confident that they can give eutire
satisfaction. TO those who may patronise them
both N the quality OF the article and the ;rruos
upon which they will sell. They will also.
DS aEE EAiEid OF Repairing il, their
Lane, '0-h Proagp!nsSs ana upon LGerai Terms
Planters living upon Red River. either above
CT below Fulton, ~ no may wish to have any kind
OF repairing done. ship their work TO the care
OF H. d. Walker or Wheat & Reaves. at Fulton.
where they will receive it; promptly execute the
necessary repairs and return it for reshipment
All work warranted 10 perform well with good
usage.
They are prepared 20 90 al kind Of turning in
ron, Steel or Wood
q. F. RENFRO & co.
Washington -47.-, laarci 2G, 1855 I3-
'iiernpstead Democrat" please copy
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16

ULE Lb IU-
Messrs. ID & V Block
Trimble & Johnson
Beller & Smart
Mitchell & Foster
B. L. Brttin, Esq,
G. w. Green. Esq, Washington. u4,k.
Gen. G. ID. Royston.
H. w. Smith, Esq,
w Ii. Etter. Esq,
J. B. Sandeiur, Esq,
DR.. B. P Jett,
Messrs- Wiley McElroy Walker, Chcatham &
Co., Columbus; Jas. NJ. Coulter. Sewer CO.. Ark:
Steele < McFall. Temperanceville. Ark; J. Tur--
entine & Son. Pennington, Ark; n. Levy & CO.,
Centre Point. AK.
Fulioa, .4rk-, Jan. IS, 1855. 4-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
Tri-vyeehEy Eine OF Stages.
WASHINGTON TO CL.aRKsYuLE

" Wv i " CL.9Rh , y LILLE.
VIE line of trI-weekiy stages between Wash
L InSton. Arkansas. and Ciarksville, Texas is
now.In successful operation. connecting regularly
at Washington with the arrival and departures OF
the Eastern Stage. Travellers will fnd new and
comfortable Stages good teams. and careful and
accommodating drivers on this route. Fair through,
SIo,-way passengers, 10 cents per mile. Bag
gage at the risk oJ owners. Office at the Wash
ington House. WIN. MOSS, Proprietor
Washington. .4rk Nov 1st, 1854 l4-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
a. AsEEs . % " a e HOUSE,
CHITDEN ARKANSAS

THE undersigned take this method of return
Il Ing their sincere thanks. TO the citizens Of
this aud the al dioIHing Counties for the liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed on them and hone
by strict and personal attention to business. 10
merit continuation OF the same
They having erected three additional
Sheds IN their Cotton Yard, which will enable
them to store. and protect from the weather any
quantity O! cotton that they may be favored with
which Will also enable them to store every lot OF
cotton entirely 10 Itself, SO that when planters
wish to ship sell here they can at all times get
to II All cotton stored by them will be held sub
ject TO the order Of the owners and where no atl-
vances are made on it, will be shipped to any
house they choose.
They have an oren policy Of Insurance BIZ which,
all cotton can lc covered. if desired but no In
srTGHce vii! be effected unless we are sDeciaIIy
Instructed. except s;icn cotton as we have ad-
vanced on, this will DO for the protection O!
the planter and ourselves
They w! have their Warehouses and Wharf
in first rate order for the reception of up freight
and shipment of cotton.
They would inform their friends that thev are
ROW opening j large stock of
Fan and Plantation Goods:
Such as kerSevs- TweeiS. Linseys Jeans. Blan-
&ets Flannels, DoneStics, Negro
RisSetts. &c. &c
They have also en- hand
large supply OF Bagging.
Rope and THINE. Sugar. MolaSses.
Salt, Coffee, Bacon, Pork, Whiskey. Lard,
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
FOE &C. Sc

S<~s7 C~Ne
Also every article OF goods usually kent here
ior sale TO which they woud call the attention
ot buyers before purchasing elsewhere They
wi!i also be prepared TO make liberal Cash al
raaces Cotton in sto-e to be shipned 70 their
friends in New Orleans
All or'iers for GOODS viii be promptly and
carefully filed.
MCCOLLUM, FELLOWS & co.
September 13, 1851 AZ
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
WASHINGTON POsT-OFFECE.

WARRINGTON POST-OFFECE.
Arrivals and Departures OF the U. S. HAIL.
EASTERN MAIL.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday. Fri. 6 P. NJ
Departs every Tuesday. Thur. and Sat-. ? A. II.
TEXAS. via GAINESVILLE.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday, Frid 6 P NJ
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday Sat. 6 a. ".
WALNUT HILL AND SHREVEPORT
Arrives every Monday and Friday. 6r NJ
Departs every Wednesday & Saturday.. G A. NJ.
FULTON.
Arrives every Wednesday and Saturday. 6 P, NJ.
Departs * GAM
CAMDEN.
Arrives every Sunday Thursday. 6 p ~
Departs every Monday and Thursday. 6 A. H.
PANTHER (oR MoUNrAIx1
Arrives every Wednesday. A. n
Departs same day.. lp III
MURFEEESBoEO.
Arrives every Tuesday. y.....6P NJ.
Departs every Monday. y........6AM
Each of the above Mails close at p. ~ pre-
vious to the day of departure.
R. L. PHILLIPS, p M
Warrington, July 4, 1884 l-
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
WASHINGTON HOUSE.
NVasHssnefos, AE.kss.


fNHE PROPRIETOR respectfully "A
Il informs his friends and patrons, fss.sf#a
and the public generally. that he has s.ssshss
recently completed new and COM .Gs-sszSsssxs
modious addition to this well known establish
ment and thoroughly renovated and refitted the
entire building-having added several large and
pleasant rooms to those heretofore in use,-all of
which have been well supplied with new and
comfortable furniture and bedding. With these
advantages the proprietor fatters himself that the
"sVasi.ington House,
will be found one of the most convenient roomy,
and pleasant establishments in South Arkansas
His table will be supplied with every deicacy the
country affords--his house is well provided with
careful and attentive servants, and the proprietor
pledges himself 10 spare pains or expense to
promote the comfort of his guests.
His Stables and Lots are large and convenient,
well supplied with provender and will be attend
ed by faithful and trusty Ost ers.
THE ST.AGE OFFICE
For the Lines of stages from Washington to Lit
tie Rock and to Carksvilie. Texas, is kept atthis
house-the stage leaves Washington for Little
Rock. every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
mornings at o'clock a. NJ. and for Clarksville,
Texas, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
the same hour-goinS through 10 either place in
two days:
TNe R0fcs of CLUrOcs Dre ne fo1Io,rs.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
Es. Eb. ~ alAer.
a Z Il q n

NJ OIlCE is hereby given that Will prosecute
~ to the extent OF the law all intruders on my
land. Those that have been IN the habit of cut
ting my timber must and shall quit it. Daniel
h Williams is my authorized agent, and will re-
port all ntruders
CHARLES B. mitchell.
Washington, Feb. 4, 1850. Is
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
DIR, BENZ. II. .gETT.

II AS resumed the practice of medicine in
IL Washington, and may at all times be found
at his apothecary store, unless professionally abb
sent, where he will keep full supply of fresh
medicines for sale low for cash.
Washington, May a. I4s
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16
n q Il 4 e E.

RANDISON d. ROYSTON Of Washington,
" Hampstead county, Arkansas is my Lawful
agent ard attorney to transact, settle and close
up all unsettled business in which am in any
wise interested in the State OF Arkansas;
J. G. D'ARMOND.
September 5th, 1852. 37-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16

:. c WHEAT.
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Washington telegraph., 1855-05-16

w. 6. REAVES.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-11-20

There il every prospect of high prices for the sea-
in hogs. The crop Of corn in many portions Of
the growing region is not so large as il was
pscted 10 b. the stock hogs in mAny parts died for
want Of food last year and the country was cleared
Of everything in the shape Of hogs, by last spring
hesvy prccs. Besides, the packing season has found
the country with stock OF barreled pork hAnds
and the foreign demand is excellent. Farmers will
therefore be we'll paid for stock wing this year
Large PLUMBERS Of hogs have been received here 4, .
week, both for shipment alive and for packing v .
quote them s. oo61$5 SO gross, or 80 7501ST Is y
100 ibs.-[Chicago Tribune, Nov. Is.
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CO NJ Me RCIAI..


writer in the st. Louis THienioepcer whom that
paper regards worthy Of notice, predicts that be-
tore the packing is OVER, Hog will be worth
81 per 100 It's. At st. Louis, the 10th. heavy
hogs could he sold at g. - and offers were plenty
~ pic for Lard spring delivery.
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Sash, Blinds and Doors.

ZION IA \ THY on
~ hand Mt the Brick
Steam Factory, near
Main, between Sixth and
Seventh Streets, kcokuk,
Iowa.
Window Blinds, better.
and other articles rs good
as any that can he made
by hand, supplied to or
der.
Particular sizes Of
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BURLINGTON

BURLINGTON Iowa.
4 BRANCH Of the Mercantile College Of Penn
q syivanla--incvrporated by the Legislature of
that State with perpetual charter.
TRUSTEES
His Exeellency the Hov JAMES BUCHANAN Hon.
WILLIAM WILKINS, date Secretary at War; the
Hon MOSES HAMILTON; Hos. ". ii. Lowry Hox.
CHARLES NAYLoR and GEs. }. Il. MooREnEAD
fACCLTl
ANDREW I. HowpEs. late senior Professor Of Book
Keeping and Commercial Science in the Mercantile
College Of pennsylvania.
Lotus IL. DALnorF, late Professor Of Commercial
ton.
CHAs. BEs. DARWIN, member Of the Burlington
Bar-Professor Of Mercantile Law.
The Principals DIES IN carrying out in every par
ucuiar that course of training for business intro
duced and followed up for upwards of fifteen years
by Mr.. DuPF the founder If the Mercantile College
of Pennsy lvania, hy which about 3 eco merchants
and accountants have been qualified for business
1t is regarded by business men ms the most
thorough and effective reparaion for the accoun B.
ant given in the nited States. 1t comprehend
upwards of 400 real business Illus tra
ting six d. herent methods of conducting books hy
double entry--about Ne commercial comput at tons
explaining many business operations found in
common arithmeties--a comprehensive Of
mercantile penmanshp-bus,ness forms and bust
commercial scences.
Duh's Book Keeping. Harper.s edition, price ST. :
So the most perfect and comprehensive in the Eng
lish language. Duf's Western Steamers Account
ant, perfect system for such accounts, ste be
had at Corse' Is Book Store Jefferson Street.
Ec- send for a Circular hy mail.
Burlington, July l6, 1851. d6w
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To the stock h o iders OF the x COX ak
Mt. Pleasant Muscntime 10. n. Co.
NOTICE Is hereby given, that IN accordance with
~ the conditions Of the subscs, ption for the LIST
Division Of said road the fourth instaiment of 81
per cent. will be due and payable Dec 18th. 1875, 1t
the banking house Of Charles Parsons Treasurer ke
okuk, or tu the undersigned, uenerai Agent
]. X. H0RNISH,
General Agent X. Mt 7. a NJ. r. r. Co.
Nov. ID, ls55.-td ddw
s[Keckuk Tunes and Mt. Pleasant Observer copy.1
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STOVES
Timers stock.

5000 lbs, oval and round Copper Bottoms frsn to
10 inches.
1000 bdls Sheet Iron from No rs to 81.
1000 packages Plymouth Riyets iron and tin d,
from oz. 10 L. lbs.
800 boxes Tin plate.
200 bundles Iron from No TO No. 1s.
90 grcss Tea kettle breasts and covers from g. to
J. inches.
80 gross Pressed tin bottoms from TO inch.
40 do do scolloped and plain dinner plates.
so do Stove ornaments assorted.
90 do oval Tea pot Breast and Covers.
i55 do Assorted tin "a ears.
90 do Iron tea kettle ears.
20 do do do do burs
100 do Pressed tin pot covers.
40 do of No. /, q and peuter knobs.
100 feet Brass Wire Cloth
Bent spcuts, assorted sizes;
Perforatedtin sheets;
Copper Rvets and Burs
Bucket Handles;
Mallets expressly for timers use;
Stove BlackingiR papers or by the key
COMST0Ck h BROTHERS