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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

A servant girl, on leaving her place, was ac-
costed by her master as to her reason for leav
ing.
"Mistress is so quick tempered that / cannot
live with her." said the girl. !,
SWELL" said the gentleman, "you. know that
it is no sooner begun than it's over"
"Yes, sir, and no sooner over than begun a.
gain,n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

THE DECIMAL CURRENCY IN CANADA:-Ine
Canadians have long used the denomination q OF OF
dollars and cents on their bank bills, and tney
havs more recently adopted the declined nota,
tiop in their coin. Three new silver pieces are
;ssned Of the value respectively of five, ten and
twenty | cents. These peices present medallion
iiLeness Of Queen Victoria, surrounded with the
following II inscription: Victoria Del Gratia Re
Sina Osnada; !" and on the opposite crown,
beneath 5 which "ive cents, 1885," surrounded
bv two oak twlgs bound together at the stem.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

Grv1Na CRRplT.-A boy at crossing having
begged something Of gentleman, the latter told
him that he would give him something as he
came back. The boy replied, "Your honor
would be surprised if you knew how much lose
hu oil wing credit that way"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

PRoMpr RExzpY.-An Irishman, in great
fright and haste, rushed into Abernethy's room
and exclaimed, "Bedad, the boy Tim has swsl'
lowed rat |" "Then bedad," said the doctor,
"tell the bow Tim to swallow catW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

$50 there's another rupture of Mount Vocif-
erous," said Mrs. Partington, as she put up her
specs. "The paper tells about the burning lath,
er running down the mountains, but it don't tell
how it got afiren
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

Coal OLA bargain was concluded last week
between the Union Coal and Oil Company, OF
Maysville, KY, and certain parties of Boston,
Mass. by which the former agree to furnish the
latter two thousand gallons of the crude coal oil
per day, during the next two years. The price 70
be paid is 80 10 cts. per gallon-amounting 10
over four hundred thousand dollars IN the Two
uaara
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

If you are threatened with handsome IN an
in the family. lust take clothes FOUNDER while
he is vet in bed, and batter his head to pumice.
From some cause or another, handsome men are
invariably asses; they cultivate their hair and
complexion so much, that they have no time to
think of their brains. by the time they reach
thirty, their heads and hands are equally soft
Again we say, if you wish to find an intelligent
man. just look for one with features so rough
that they might use his face for nutmeg crater.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01
A Remarkable Conversion.

The history of Mr.. George Hubbard, of Bos-
ton, who is about to enter upon his laoors as q
missionary in Africa, accompanied by bis wife,
who was Miss Elizabeth Blocker Hadden, OF
New York, is related as follows in the Express
"Some years ago there lived in Boston q
young man, of one of the best families 10 tne
city, handsome, intelligent, we'll educated, OF a.
greeabe manners and address, and exceedingly
popular with all who knew him. Still he was
most generally know as very fast young man,
and noted for his extravaganza in the expendl-
ture of money, his disregard for those eonven-
tionalities and moralities, OF which society re-
auires the observance of all within its pale
The result of such career, need not be descrlo-
ed as it is seen every day in all great cities, hap
pening in spite of the precepts of the judclous
and warning examples of the imprudent The
last chance that seemed to be left for the rein.
statement of the subject of our story in the good
opinion of his friends, of himself, and OF the
world, was voyage in some responsible capac'
ty that should test the sincerity of his desire to
redeem himself
"By the aid of friends he procured such anop-
portunity, and left his native city as the COM
mander of q merchant vessel, bound on long
and somewhat hazardous voyage. In the course
of it he found himself among the Fejee Islands
and having occasion to go ashore on one OF them,
he visited the rude dwelling of q native chief,
who entertained him Hospitality, and, as he was
about to depart, requested him to pray to the
Christian God, with and for that savage family
"Here was dilemma. The attidute and act
of prayer had long been strange to the youth,
and he was not prepared for such request; and
in default of his ability to comply with it, the
Fejee chief who had probably been visited and
taught by some wandering missionary who had
casually landed upon that island, raised his
voice n prayer, while the native of christian
and civilized land, himself unused to devotion
stood by and listened! Was not this striking
scenel But mark the result Our young sailor
returned to bis ship, and in due course ftime, to
bis home. fastening to his brother--a clergy
man of the Episcopalisn Church, residing in the
neighborhood-he told him the story of tht
prayer he had heard put up by savage island
er in that far distant ocean, and confessed to him
that the prayer had been followed by an an
swering effect, in the conversion of him who
was strangely called apon to listen to it. de
now desired to redeem the time he had so.sadly
wasted, and to devote himself actively, and in
the most sacrificing way, to the cause ofrelgon
Steadily adhering to his purpose, he became q
church member, candidate for orders in the
church, and an accepted missionary to Africa
whittier he is about to 60, under the auspices Of
the Foreign Missionary Committee of the Prot,
estant Episcopal Church. But not alone"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

The cost to the United States for the trans
mission of a single letter by the overland route
from St.1ouis to San Francisco is siztyJSce dot
lars. The actual pay received for the feat IS
iuot fen renfS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01
0uEER PHENoxENA OF INTENSE OoLD.-Of

QUEER PHENOMENA OF INTENSE OoLD.-Of the
cold, between the 9th and 10th inst, at Ogden
burgh, N. Y, the Journal says
a gentleman residing on the west side of the
bridge froze his face and ears while on his way
to church, Sunday morning. A man in passing
from Johnson's Hotel to the Railroad depot,
froze both ears close to his head. Time occu-
pied in the passage, less than five minutes. A
farmer attending church in the village, froze his
ears to the very roots. One of the ferrymen be-
tween this place and Prescott, while crossing
the river, this Monday morning, froze four fn-
gers. A small boy on his way to church, Sun
day morning, froze his nose. A young man 60
ing from his home to the store where he is en-
ployed, froze one thumb, both ears and his nose.
All night long, both Saturday and Sunday, the
action of the frost upon the ground, sidewalks,
buildings and streets, produced frequent reports
not unlike the sound Of discharged fire arms and
field-batteries. The parting of spikes in the
sidewalks and the nails in buildings afforded a
representation of "scrimmage," keeping up q
continuous pop, and frequently several letting OF
together.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

Be not forward, but friendly and Courteous
he first to salute, hear and answer; and De not
,ens;ve when il is time to converse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01
New Copper and
TIN SHOP.

ITHE uuders ig n g d
Il would respectfully
inform the citizens of Au-
gusta and surrounding
country, that ne has O.
pened a new COPPER &
lurN CunD -, nraap-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

It is an economical reflection, that when gar
pents are too short the difficulty may be reme-
lied by gearing them longer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

Sidney Smith could discover no relation be.
tween Modesty and Merit, excepting that they
both began with an NJ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

lasses, I'll tell the man." "You tell the man'
and I'll lick you and the 'lasseS too"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

In your apparel be modest, and endeavor to
accommodate nature rather than to procure ad-
miratinn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

LADIES OF THE ROYAL HoUsEHoLD.-The Mis-
tress of the Robes, says an English paper, is an
office of great Importance, and one of the best in
gift of the Ministry. The duties distinguish
the holder above all others; for instance that of
riding in the royal carriage on all state occasion.
and robing the Queen at all ceremonies of i'm
portance, though the actual manipulation con-
nected with the duties of Mistress of the Robes
is equally performed by attendants on the per,
son of the sovereign. Groom of the Stole was
rather curious Office to attach to that of Mis-
tress of the Robes, but perhaps requisite when q
female was on the throne. The Stole is mar
row vest, formerly embroidered with roses, heur'
| de. lis, and crowns, and lined with sarsanet.-
Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, held both these
offices in the reign of Queen Annie, and so die
the Duchess of Somerset. The salary was ther
eight hundred pounds sterling, and is now hv'
hundred pounds sterling per aunum. The La
dies OF the Bed Chamber-the duties are con
nscted with all things appertaining to the roya
sleeping and dressing apartments, OF which the!
have the complete superintendent and controi
as we'll as of the apparel of the Queen.
The bed chamber women are seven IN numoe
and their salaries and duties are similar to tn
ladies of the bed chamber. In the correspodenc
of Henrietta, Countess of Suffolk, there are som
singular Illustrations of this Office. Maids Q
honor are of ancient date, and of considerable
importance. They were always well paid an
we'll cared for by the royalty. The chronicle
of the reign of Henry VIII. give numerous OK
amples of this fact. An order for the provision
of one of the ladies of honor to Catharine is YER
minute, and among other things provides he
with gallon of ale for breakfast and chine
beef a piece of beef and gallon of beer 70
dinner. In the afternoon, a gallon of ale and
maniple of bread and for supper mess OF por
ridge, q piece of mutton and gallon of ale; at
ter supper, half gallon of wine and bread. L
1775 the ladies petitioned for an increase OF sal
ary, instead of rations for supper, and were al
lowed seventy pounds sterling per annum.-
Their duties, in the present day, are to atten'
on the Queen-the turn of the eight ladies' be
ing according to an order, drawn up each year
The salary is three hundrod pounds sterling pc
annum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

Let us beware Of judging ourselves BY what
others think of US.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01
The RetOrt.
Says Della to a reverend dean,
"What reason can be given,

Since marriage is holy theme, =,
That there are none in heavenv
"There are no women there" he cried;
She quickly returned the jest,
"Women there are; but I'm afraid,
They cannot find priest"
Quoth Smith to Jones, it really is sin
Won do mot get your pretty house fenced in;
ouoth Jones, you're wrong the place is fenced con-
found it; 80
Nv wife is all the time railing round III
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

People are all the summer learning to leave
door open, and the whole winter learning 70
close it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

A pretty definition Of good wlfe-ons % VINO
ALWAYS takes care to have herself ana. dinner
nicely dressed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

The lady who took everybody's eye must have
quite q lot of em.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01
staunton spettator.
JOS. A. WADDELL,
l.. WADDELL, Jr.,
RICHARD MAUZY. ]
: SProprietOrs.
TERMS,

IERMS.
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at 1Uo Dollars and tty Cents gear, eohich mag DC
discharged By Tie payment of 1co Dollars at any 'se
,vithia tie gear No subscription eOA be discontinued
but at tie option Of the E3itors until GSa'rearaes are
pcid -
I ADVERTJSEAENTSo of ten lines (or less,) inserted
Mpee times for dor, and Twenty-Five cents TOR each
Larger snSertea
IN tie same proportion.
4 liberal discount made to those 0ho advertise 6y the
year. M,
Professional Gr2s not ercseding SeUen lines sustS De
RSertsd for one gear for S. 0O6 months TOR 80 W,
0nesquare (teR HReS) II yeGr. ..........ss w 0
..............6 6 months. 20 w
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Tico squares / gear. ..l2 0O
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Three squares gear. 10 90
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one third coLstg1 gear. is 90
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one column. aH............1 gear; ar;..........SO 30 w w
............6 months ............ 80 90
All qduertising for less time than three months, so.t
be charged for at the usual rates$l 90 per square fo,
the first three Insertions and twenty-five cents for eaeh
subsequent issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

Do thou but thy best, and then thou msy'st
dofv the devil to do his worst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

ville Augusta connty, where he is now prepared to
manufacture every description of Copper, Tin aud
Sheet Iron Work such as Still Worms, Copper ket-
ties Of every description, Spouting, Roofing, Tin Ware
work done by me- and promise to sell CHEAP
Err than any else. Old Copper bought for cash or
work AUG. A. GRUBERT.
Greenyille Nov 16, '5S-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

he who hates his neighbor is miserable him
self, and makes all around him feel miserable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

FULL STOCK OF MEDICINES AND
N DRUGS can be always found at my store, for
Physicians and family uses.
DR. II. S. EICHELBERGER.
Sfoupton Oct 1879
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

A high conceit of ones self, is no proof OF ex-
cellenee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

nOCTOR JAMES IL. GILKESON-Haviug
~ located in Stauuton, tenders his PROFESSIONALISM
vices to the public He may be found, when not pro-
fesslonally engaged, at the National Hotel.
Staupton ADril z lS5S-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01
j. ID. BROOh
j. MI. HANGER,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, STAUNIUN, VA,
WILL practice in all the Courts held in StauntOn,
w and in the Circuit Courts of Albemarle and
Rockingham. Office in the brick-row, in the rear OF
the Courthouse.
Staunton Dec 80 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

ASuIUgIO
MENTAL NOTICE.-WM. CHAPMAN has re
~ moved to Stauntou. He will be found at DR.. AR
THURS Office four doors from the National Hotel, when
not professionally engaged in the country.
Stauntou April 8, 1S57.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

1- SPRING HOOPED SKIRTS.-We have
4 l had made to order lot of the above popular
Skirts Call and see them.
PIPER & FUNKH0USER.
Stanntnn Nov 1ShS-Y cnnr-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

OtHAIRS AND SOFAS.-Just received from
u Boston, so dozen CANE SEAT CHAIRS, and 20
SOFAS, the best and cheapest yet offered IN tins
place A. ID. CHANDLEE.
Stannton Dec IA '5S-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

DORK WANTED.-We wish to purchase 1000
lbs. Pork, for which we will will pay the market
Drice in Cash. TAYLOR, H0GE d co.
Staunton, Dec. 81, 1s58-Y. copy.
ITO PHYSICIANS.-Syrup of Hypophosphates
i Soda, Potassa, Lime and Iron, always ON hand
and prepared expressly for Physicians, by
Staunton, Dec. IA, 1858. DIR. W. b. YOUNG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

~ LASS AND PUTTY keep constantly on
O hand Glass of all sizes, for sale wholesale and
retail, bY GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton, Dec IA, 1858.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

KIRKWOOD HOUSE,
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, I'D. C.,
JOHN II. Il A. w. KIRkW00D,
PRoPRISroRs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

STOVES.-A second supply of Parlor, Dining
y Room and Cooking Stoves, the best patterns In
use, Just received and for sale low, by
Stanton Dec a. '5S. GEO Z. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

DR. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL &S
IL MECHANICAL DENTIST, having been located
permanently in Saupon for the last four years. would
respectfully inform his friends and thepublc generally,
that he s continues to practice Dentistry in all its
various branches with the strices regard to durab
ty and usefulness.
Office on the south-sl of Main Street, opposite the
old Spectator Office.
Staunton Nov, 90, 1854
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

TR. YERATUM vIRIDE.-A new aud impor-
Il tant Medicine for all acute inaammatsry diseases,
prepared with great care by
Stauntop Dec. IA 1858. DIR. W. B. YOUNG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

DOBE A LIES.-The newest style Dress Goods
III at greatly reduced prices, at .,.---, ,,.,,,
PIPER & FUNKHOUSER'S.
Staunfop Ian
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

POWELL HARRISON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNT0N, VIRGINIA,
WILL practice in the Courts Of Augusta and High
w land
ssss- He may be found at his office, adjoining tae
Sherifs office.
Dec 9, 1857.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

CCOTCH PLAlDS.-We still have few pat
- terms which we offer 25 per cent. lower than ever
before. PIPER & FUNKHOUSER.
Stauuton jan 10, so,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

A LARGE LOT OF GENTLEMEN'S TRAVEL
N ing Sh, Sls, for sale cheap, at the Clothing House
OF j. POLLITZ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01
DEyERCOMB'S PREMIUM PLOUGHS,

CERTIFICATES.
We, the undersigned, Farmers of Augusta, who
have used Mr. Barkley's Two-horse Reyercomb Self,
Sharpening Plough, take pleasure in recommending it
to Farmers generally as the best and cheapest Plough
now in use in this section of country.
JOSEPH WILSON, SR.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

We do hereby certify that we have used Mr.. Bark
eys Double Shovel Plough, and have found II 10 pe
the very best and cheapest Plough of the kind ever
used by us. We with confidence and pleasure re-
commend them to Farmers. JOSEPH WILSON,
WM B. COCHRAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

DUKE BRANDY, WINES 4 LIQUORS.
Il of all kinds, for sale BY -
Stauuton Oct 10 1853
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-02-01

Grenada, Yalabusha county, Miss.
PRICES.-Yegetable Extract Epileptic Pills, IS pei
box, or two boxes for IS; twelve boxes, ga.
ssy@ Persons out of the city enclosing remittance
will have the Pills sent through the mall free OF post
age !.
~ All orders must be addressed, post paid, to
SETH S. HANCE,
los Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-03-17
iTkxrERAscE REvrvAL--Under the above cap
lion the header Of last weeks Democrat concluded

lTkxrERsScE REvrvAL-Undcr the above cap
ton the leader Of last weeks Democrat concluded
- follows:
'Scriously, we hope that the temperance socic-
ties, which have for their object the perm1nent
good q all our citizens, may continue to grow IN
strength and usefulness until they shall NUMBER
heir converts BY hundreds
We are right glad for this expression OF good VIII
towards the temperance societies of this place. ana
she cause il Is their avowed purpose to advance
Though We mar differ As 10 some of the means
used to accomplish the greatest good in tenn; rance
matters. vet greatly pleased to know that the
operations Of our societies meet the hearty appro-
hation ofthe Deusocra, rs we'll as our own Thus
united in a war against common enemy, we shall
be most happy to cooperate with our ncighbor of
the D<m,ersf in any feasible project for the furth-
erance Of the glorious temperance cause. Our foe
isold and experienced, has his brow the Of
many a hard fou ght battle, and will leave nothing
undone that will tend to victory. Hence it be-
hooyes TO be active, digent and faithful in the
discharge Of the duties that dcvolve upon us as
Temperance advocates Thus acting shall soon
have a revival that will greatly eclipse the one re-
Gently had Under the lecturins of the "BucKE'E
BRoAD-AxE-" s. aa ts 81 ID
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-03-17

ifSrARp TArioz.-The world renowned traveller,
aecturci twice in Lsporte last Tuesday week His
subjects were, "Life in the NORTH and No
Our object was not much to hear the lectures
though they were beautifully grand. and master
pieces Of their kind--as tn see and hear Bayard
Taylor, the who has set foot the soil of ev-
err nation, worthy the name, in the world
Mr.. T is indeed Enc spectrum OF the genus
home, not much less than six feet in height lie
wAs bon in Pennsylvania on tae 18th OF J'pa MY,
1926. and consequently. is little more than
thirty -four years old His first occupation in lie
s&s that Of printer At carly age he began to
write jinsles and rhymes. and now lie is a genuine
poet About the year 1851 he was marsied TO an
almost diving young lady, whom he hid long and
f,ithfully loved. She lived but few days after
they we're married. lie Is now the husband Of
Germ IN Ia.ly. His achievements in literature AMI
i'm the way oftravcl are well known that any re-
muks from concerning them would be suPerau
cas-
This season Mr.. Taylor has been engaged to de-
liver one hundred anil ffty-<cven lectures, to do
which will require about three months time. lfh~
j. a. well paid elsewhere a. Laportc, at the close
Of this lecture season he will hare received the
gross SUN of =, $50. One OF the Ltporte hotels
onsert, lined him and thirty invited guests free OF
Charge.
B,yard Taylor having risen from obs, urc pow
ertv oouc Of the mott envi ,lle positions amons
the s,us Of Earth is worthy ofsIl these honors and
emolumcnts-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-03-17
CONTAMINATED LrE.-This is ami ar,iclc uhic

CONCENTRATED LYE---This is an article which
c cry hou.,kccpcr who IN 'kcs her own soap, WI
& nj Don tlial, TO be ali it processes.
A twenty-five cent box will make 10 Ihs. oi
excellent hard soap and p lbs Of coed soft soar
W.so would take the trouble and incur the danger
at ca linz III, savng of ashes when they can pro
cure an article at SNAIL an expense that will an
.scr bette. r.osol IL Is not half the troub's
and labor make soap With this article as it is viii
tic I've o; ashes. rershing & Co., have the Con
c.ntr,tcd Iye for sale, in p cent boxes.
1t has given general satisfaction and become,
very popular in every city AMI town where it IN,
been introduced. Large quantities. of il sold il
Chicago every year.