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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-05-04
TAKE CARE OF YOUR LIFE!
A NEW INVENTION.

WHITING rnu FEEt is tue most pfoHnc cause 1f dis
ease aud tain knOFn 20 humanity. II s almost surc
% bring a cold and colds neglected and often when
not INFLICTED, LEAD Co fycrs to coughs and 70 Aal
oonsumpuous isinfecoguition ofthis truth tha the
inventive talent N the country has for years been Vi
sing some met I'D attempting 10 devise II i1i Keep
ing he tt DRY and yet that should not give inoou
fence 10 the wearer Rubber shies to one fouu
anothei hove hitherto been our reliance bat tits ven
known, among their many evils that while they ep
The feet DRY from external moisture, they sweat them
otor much aud by thus inducing undue tenderness
increase susceptibility 20 colds rather tsan Otherwise
They are also c.musrome q the feet, and withal are
very expensive The demand isior something that shall
make the ordinary Boot and Shoe impefyou' to water
wiz bout Affecting their elegance on durability ana II pos.
sbe without adding sensiby the cost OF their
faeure. These 1t will be conceded are most important
features and consoenti0usy affirm hat they alb
s1uiey attained u the invention herewith presented 20
the public
ard outer sole. when the boot is making, thin METAL
ioPIATE exceedingly ducte, combining heNibiuy with
oUghnes4 light and every way adapted TO the end
desired while the additional expense Is merely nominal
furnishes psrfcct barrier against the admission 4
damputss. though the feet may be exposed
80 long upon wet pavements or damp ground
To Indies and children the sTALLic soLBs will be Of
meal uiab,e value from their habits OF life and deli
cacy Of dress they particularly exposedto the long
train ofis that attend upon inadequate protection to
Thsse soes have already been tried by the bes Of all
tests ACTUAL rsg and the testimonials their morts
freely gToercd indicate that they must De speedily and
universally adopted by the public The Patent Metallic
saled boots and Shoes being introduced Into the
leading boot and Shoe Stores throughout the nited
States, and will suppAnt all forms Of oSerhoes, except
possibly Tor deep mud snow, rs they become known.
BE sure TO get them and take no other. II your shoe
maker dnes not happen TO have them, ne procure
them without difficulty. lfhe will not M N send your
self 30 the inventor dollar and thirty cents and OBJ
TAN SIX pair assorted sizes with right use which will
be rompty forwarded by mail express prepaid ,nd
which can BE- made mp by any shoemaker in the country
Agencies viii be esabshtd in every city ard village snd
supplied with shoes and proprietary stamps at schedule
prices AID liberal commission allowed on sales Also
General Agencies flr states appointed application,
with proper testimonials to the inventor
SAMUEL SEELY.
General Depot. corner City Hail Place and Read
Street. New Yo.k
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-05-04
HELMpoLp,s ROSE wAsH.

HELMBoLD'S ROSE WASH,
An excellent Lotion for diseases arising tro habits Of
dissipation, used IN connection with the Extracts Buehu
and sarsapaa, IN snoh diseases ns recommended Evi.
denee OF The most ponsbe aud reliable character viii
accompany the medicines Also explicit directions for
use efi hundrtdfor nowanas living wltnesscs ana M
wards Of 5000 unsolicited certificates and reeommeuds
oy e'eIa many Of which are from the highest sources
Including eminent Physicians Cergyoep stntesneD ~
Inc Proprietor has mover rcsored to their publication IN
spapora be does nos 10 this from the fact that his
articles rank as standard Preparations and do no, need
TO be progped up b. cc5ildcaies
Tho science Of Medicine ike The pore Column sh,,a
stand simple, pure maode, having Fact for rs basis
Induction oT lie pillar and Truth alone for its capita
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-05-04

Or tho worst disorders that act mankind erise or, tho
corruption that uocunstos 80 the Blood OF eli the dln.
coycna taat have been made 10 purge oat mono can
eaulila eject uEtNEoLD's CoSPouNp ErrnAcr or San.
fAAAilLt e cloansea aud renovates the Flood inafs
Tie ygor OF bee % into the system and prreea o.. ho
h4noia which make disease 10 stimulates TIE healthy
functions of -o body ard eSpois The disorder tnt grow
and Tankle 90 tho blood. Such remedy hat could 30
relied on has orE tecn sough. for now Tor he nrst
time DC public ave one which they can depend Our
tpacclere does not ld ofcertineaost show lscnecs
but Tie trial VI anglo bottle Will show TO the sick hltit
hasits virtues surprising anything they have ever taken
iEo<ablespoofui Of The Extract OF saIuapara added
to pint OF water h equal 70 the Lisbon Diet Drink md
one bottle is fay equal gallon ofthe Syrup Of salsa-
paTila' or the detection Is usually made.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-05-04
DR.. foote's aubrrttsrmrnts.
| WAY Win spECrAcLEs I

OLD EYES MADE NEW, without Speotaoles. Doc.
tor, or Medicine. Pamphet mailed hce receipt OF
one red postage stamp Address r. FoorB, NJ D.,
1880 Broadway. N
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-05-04

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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

OntDhffONNs NOV. Il.
Mn. EDroR :--IIaviRg noticed an account in your
last weeks issue of the Shsmokin Creek Oil Com
pany, thought, while visiting the we'll to-day, that
perhaps few items In regard to the operations would
be interesting TO your many readers
They commenced boring on solid rock 10 feet from
tho surface, and have bored so feet in the
came rock. II is of the same uniform hard nature,
with but slight variation. There Is, apparently, q
slight mixture Of limestone with 1t.
Their prospects are very encouraging. At the
depth Of thirty feet small portions Of oil raised
by means Of the sand pump. To-day l witnessed
the operation Of sand pumping. The drillngs Of
rock that came from the bottom Of the well were
saturated with OIL which seemed 10 excite the spec
tators who were standing by 1t was also very sur
prifing to Messrs. Thursby and Jackson, the expert
enced operators, who sanguine Of success. -
Having visited many Of the oil producing counties
in the western part Of this State it was strange
peculiarly that never before witnessed.
On Thursday Of last week they were enabled to
put on their complete outfit Of boring apparatus,
Weighing some 800 pounds, and being down depth
Of about 40 feet, they now expect to drill much
faster.
Although the oil business In some cases, has here.
tofore proven humbug to many Of our ctizens,
land we notice by late issue of the Sunbury Ga
aette that tho editor of that paper estimates it IN
that light, and has turned the cold shoulder to the
zen to encourage the operations OF Haughawout 4
Co., now in progress.
1t has been enormously supposed by many that
petroleum only exists where btuminous coal is
found, but that theory has long since been exploded
and we do not know Of any reasons why oil may not
be found in this section Of country.
PETRoLIA,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24
To Consumptives.

The advertiser, having been restored to health in
a few weeks by very simple remedy, after having
suffered for several years with severe lung affection
and that dread disease, Consump'ion-is anxious to
make known to bis fellow sufferers the means OF
cure.
To all who desire ii, he will send copy Of the
prescription used free Of oharee) with the diree
tions for preparing and using the same, which they
will 6nd SURE CuRE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA
BaoscnirIs, coueHs, COLDS, and all Throat and
Lung Affections. The only object Of the ADVERTISED
in sending the prescription is to benefit the afflicted
and spread information which he eoneeives 70 be II
valuable, and he hopes every sufferer will Try hi
remedy, as It viii cost them nothing, and may Prov
= blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, rHrs, BY retur'
Rsv. EDwARD WILSON,
wnlispsburgh, Kings % Nss Yssk.
ysppasy 10, loo4-1Y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

lp- TmE New BANK BUILDISG-Ths new bank
Z house and residence Of the First National Bank,
this place, is last approaching completion In its
sign appearances and construction, it is not sur
ssed by any bnlding we know Of 10 Northern
,hnsylyania. The vault in the banking house, in
int OF security aud durability is eqaslled by few
any in the State. In the fret place it is com
sed Of three sections of chilled iron, boited to-
Jher, forming an immense iop safe. weighing
,hteen tons, and over and around this is built 1
,ssiys wall OF stone and brick masonry, about hy'
thick. The approach to the inner saneium
ich will contain the money and most valuable
urties, is through four massive chilled iron doors
b secured with one of nobb celebrated combipa
locks. We should not fear risking all We had il
vault, ana give the most expert burglars in tb'
Id twenIy-four hours start The First Nations
Ak of Sudbury, formerly the old Bank of Nor
mberland, has always been rarh ed ms one Of tn
conducted banks in Pennsy ylyania, and nov will
70 additional safeguards it will rank ss one Q
bet spd safrt 10 the State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24
1I||EassII|l|1I,


This is article for washing without rubbing
except IN very dirty places, which will require =
very slight rub and unlike other preparations offered
for like purpose, WILL NOT ROT THE CLOTHES, but
will leave them much wnITER than ordinary meth
DDS, without the usual wear and tear,
1t removes grease spots MS If by magic and softens
the dirt by soaking that rinsing will in ordinary
cases entirely remove it
This powder is prepared in accordance with chem-
cal science, and upon process peculiar to itself,
which is secured by Letters Patent II has been in use
for than year and has proved itself an univer
sal favorie wherever II has been used, Among the ad
yantages claimed are the following viz =
1t saves all the expense of soap usually used on
cotton and linen goods.
1t saves most Of the labor of rubbing, and wear
and tear.
Also, for cleaning windows it is unsurpassed,
With one quarter the time aud labor usually re'
quired it imparts beautiful gloss and lustre, much
superior to any other mode No wafer required eX-
cept tn mosten the powder.
directions with each package
Aud can be readily appreciated by single trial.
The cost st washing for family OF hve or sx per-
sons will not exceed THREE CENTS.
The manufacturers OF this powder arc aware that
many useless compounds have been introduced to
the public which have roted the cloth. or failed il
removing the dirt. but knowing the intrinsic eScei'
ience of this article, they confidently proclaim II
a. being adapted tO meet demand which mas long
existed, and has heretofore remained unsupplied.
MANUFACTURED BY
HOWE a. STEVENS.
geo EBroadSay, Boston.
ALSO, MANUFACTURERS OF FAMILY DfI
| C0L0RS.
| For sale by Grocers and Dealers everywhere.
October Is, ls66.-smp'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

L1rE ISsuRAScE.-"I do not need it, having
neither wife, family, or dependent relations" But
you may need it for yourself The Mutual LIPE
Insurance COMPANY, of New York, will issue you
Policy, payable to yourself at the age Of so, 55,
go, or 65, or to your heirs, in you die before
attaining that age. The sum thus secured invested
in annuity, will afford YOU a comfortable support
in your old age Such Policy combines the advan-
tages Of a safe and profitable investment for your
own benefit, payable nt a time when il will proba-
bly, be most acceptable with a certain provision for
your family in Of your previous death.
JAcoB SHIPNAs, Fire and Life Insurance Agent,
Supbury, Pa
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24
DEATHS.

In this place, on Monday last, PETER D. MAS
SER, aged 81 years, months and days.
The funeral, which was conducted by and under
the charge of his Masonic brethren, took place on
Wednesday afternoon, from tho residence Of his
brother, II. B. Masser.
In Upper Augusta township on Wednesday last,
ISAAC X, son of Geo. W. and Sarah Stroh, aged
about years.
In this place, on Thursday last Mr.. SAMUEL
ADAMS, aged about 80 years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

The EXPRESS CAnLorrA took out Of Mexico,
when she left for Europe, all of Maximiians jewels
and spare specie. We should also judge that she
took his best suit Of Clothes reports say his pre-
sent suit, which Il appears s the only enc he has,
''is almost threadbare and disgrace to the Mexi-
oan throne" We shall be happy TO recommend
him TO Books fashionable tailoring establishment,
Fourth street, If he should happen to go through
6unbury On his way home.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

~ TROUBLE AMONG RAILROAD Conductors.
We understand that the fourteen conductors who
run the different passenger trains between this place
and Erie, on the Philadelphia Erie Railroad, have
been suspended. Some of these conductors who
reside in this place. have hitherto sustained good
character, and we trust that the charges against
them will prove unfounded
Nine conductors on the Pennsylvania road have
been discharged recently. A number, also on the
Baltimore Philadelphia road have been dis.
CHARGED.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

"a To CLAIM AeESrs.-Blanks for the oollec.
tion Of "Claims Of Private Soldiers and Non.Com
mssioned Ofcers," under the late Act of Congress,
equsliing bounties, have been printed and are now
for sale at the AMERICAN office. We keep on hand
full supply Of ali kinds of military blanks, which
we sell very cheap. They are copied from blanks
prepared in the Departments at Washington, and
can be relied on for correctness Orders from dis
tance will receive prompt attention.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

g M. L. RUS.
: FALL TRADE, 1866 FALL TRADE, 1865 |
g N. l.. LAZARUS
g XXToCLD respectfully call the attention of :
& w the public to her LARGE and NEW
z ASSORTMENT OF
. Fancy and Domestic Dry Goods,
Dress Goods,
2 OF all kinds and styles in great Variety.
q POPLINS AND MERINOS.
9 Black, Green, Blue, Wine, Brown, Purple &c,
r In All-Wool Piaids, Delains, Calicoes,
- &c, We have an assortment
The best Black Allpaccas, all-wool Delains,
< Poplins.
p White Goods.
2 Cambria, Swiss, Nainsook and Jaconet Mus
e lins, Dimty. Bird-Eye Linen and Towling.
q Berlin and American Zephyrs, Shetland
- Wool, Cashmere Yarns, &c.
g lBalInOrnl skirts,
5 Gum Cloth, Dress Trimmings, Hosiery,
q Gloves, Hoop-Skirts, Corsetts Ribbons, and
9 Woolen Goods.
LADIES' CLOTH CL0AKS 4 COATS.
s Red Gloves, of the best quality, and a great
! variety of goods too numerous 10 mention, all
:; Of which will be sold at the very lowest for
- cash. NJ. l.. LAZARUS.
S Sunbury Oct. II, 1866.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

Esr qRE MILrox Ferry is again in successful
operation after delay Of several days. to the graft
fcation of all who have occasion to use the came.
The proprietor, W H. Boyle, Esq has determined
not to ferry after night. Therefore all those who
do not come between early in the morning and late
in the evening, will not be able to make crossing
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

ALL AenRED.-A good deacon, making an official
visit to dying neighbor who wns a very unpopu-
lar man, put the usual question caro- you willing
to 90, my friendf" 10 yes" said the dying man.
III am glad Of that" said the deacon, "for all the
neighbors are willing" They are also willing that
every one should 30 to the Continental Clothing
Bazaar, Market street, and get suit of the cheap
and fashionable readymade clothing at that estab-
lishment, because they we'll know that everybody
gets suissd who goes tbere
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

IY- SwISDLISG IN UNION CousrY.-The Mfiin-
burg Telegraph mentions a number of cases OF
swindling effected by bogus agents travelling through
that region. Among others, it says: A party came
along, pretending to be agents for New York dry
goods firm that was compelled to raise large amount
of money in short time, anu in order to do this
they were selling goods at very low Rgure, beaver
cloth for SlOO per yard Brussels carpet at 50 cents
muslin and calico at and 10 cents, dc. A good
many persons purchased Of them, but were conside-
ratly taken down when on taking some of them
othe tailOrs they told that the goods moi
worth making up.
The boldest rascas Of all were a couple Of mer
sho were selling the right of patent hay-fork
hey succeeded in persuadng several of our citizen
purchase the right OF Union and Snyder counties
oDsed up one Thousand dollars, and then left, NJ
oubt 10 try their game at some other place. Th
apers they gave in regard 10 the right are said t
iorgeres.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

R1 The REMOVAL OF THE OLD CoURr House
will greatly improve the appearance of Market
square, when the rubbish is removed and things put
in order. The view through Market street. from the
river to the hill, now unobstructed. Very little
labor and expense will make the square appear
much more attractive than it ever appeared be.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

A Few REASONS why everybody should buy at
S. Kronenberg's Cheap Clothing Store -
lst. He sells cheaper than anybody else in this
place.
Cd He has better goods than anybody else in this
place
3d. He sells more than anybody else in this place
and consequently can sell cheaper.
Any man who is in need Of clothing can save
TWENTY-FIVE FER CENT!
by buying at the Cheap Clothing Store Of
s. KRosEsBERG,
Next to Geo. Bright's Drug Store.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

ET SAVING FuYD-At the annual meeting Of
the Shnmokn Saving Fund Association, on Monday
snight the following. officers were elected to serve
'the ensuing year PRESIDENT r. B. Douty; Vice
President, P. Bird; Treasurer, Wm. II. Douty !;
Directors. John Shipp, r. A. zimmerman, VIM. NJ
sI}lckel, NJ. Emes, Owen NJ. Fowler
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

Do 1T InnEDIArrLr.-Ths pOs.says, osseurs the
shadow ere the substance fades" and In order to do
90 70 good advantage, 60 straightwsy TO Bysrly's
Photograph Gallery, in simpsons buiiaing, Marks,
street, sunbury. Mr. B. 10 prepared to furnish Pho
togrspts and Ambrotypes in all styles and sisss.-
We would advise all who desire 70 have good
picture 70 pay NJ Syssiy visis
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

NoRrnUNBERLAsD.-We call attention to the
advertisement of Mr.. W, W. Apsley, in another
column, who will sell at auction at the Town Hall,
in Northumberland this Saturday afternoon and
evening large and splendid assortment of Boots
and Shoes 1t will be TO the interest of every one
to attend this sale, his goods are of the very best
quality.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24
Next to Geo. Bright,s Drug Store,

TBE MAN who couldn't ''trust his feelings is
supposed to do business entisely on the cash basis.
Speaking Of ''cash bass' reminds us Of the large
and successful business Harry Thacher is doing, ION
that line" at his store in the old Boulton Mar
ket street The seeretof his is that he gives
better and cheaper article, Cor essh, than can be
bad outside Of the large cities. .rtr
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

YANKEE Docron has recently got up remedy
for hard times 1t consists o: ten hours hard labor
well worked in. The best remedy we know of is
to invest small sum of money in one of the cheap
and handsome suits Of winter clothing manufactured
at j. 4. Smick's tailoring establishment, on Fourth
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

A SERVANT, newly engaged, presented to his
master one morning, pair of boots the leg of one
of which was much longer than the other. "IIow
comes it, you rascal, that these boots are not of the
same length % ~ really don't know sir ; but what
bothers me most is that the pair down stairs is in
the same 6x." Miller, of the Excelsior Boot and
Shoe Store, Market street, sells boots and shoes of
all styles and Sizes, cheap for cash.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

EF- EoBDERY AT MiLTos-The shoe shop Of
WIN. p. Welker, formerly of Sunbury,) in Milton,
Svas entered by means of false keys on Saturday
might of last week and six pairs of boos including
other articles. to the amount Of SIPS xere stolen
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

ES- CONVENTION OF Coon TEsrLARs-Th
lodges of Good Tempars located in the counties Of
Union, Snyder Northumberland Montour and Co
lumbia met in convention at Bloomsbury on Wednes.
day evening, Nov. 7th, Tho convention vas called
to order by the W. C. T., Rev. N W. Colburn, Of
Mifiinburg, when Rev. NJ. Rhodes, of Sunbury,
opened it with prayer.
Delegates from the ten lodges in the District pre-
sented their credentials, and were duly received ss
members of the convention. The attendance OF
visitors was large, and molten oil the members OF
the order admitted as advisory members.
An election for officers of the convention resulted
ms follows: W. C. T., Rev. M. Rhodes, of Sunbury
W. V. T., Miss Maggie Appleman, of Bloomsbury
w. s., Geo. W. Hackett, Of Lewisburg. The con
yention adjourned to meet in SelinsgrOve on tn,
evening of the LIST of May, 1867.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

EST The New Masonic HALL is progressing, not
witbstanding the late unfsvorable weather. The
workmen are now putting up the third story, the
brick work of which will be completed in few
.1a
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24
Aeral Afairs.

LIZ The Lewisburg National Bank has declared
. dividend of per cent, out Of the profits Of the
last six months. ..i.l .-t- .
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24
BUSINESS NOTICES,

Fon WISrER.-J. II. Engel has just received the
second supply of LADIES FuRs at greatly reduced
prices Vctorines and Muts at SO and upwards.
Handsome setts for children.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

EY- SHAMoKIs AFFAIRs.-The Herald, of last
week. says that the members of st. Edwards Catho-
lie Church, Of that place, intend giving dinner at
their church building Oh Thanksgiving day, from
! to ) O'clock, =. NJ. In the evening thcre will bs
a festival in the same room, at which every variety
of refreshments will be served up. The proceeds to
assist in paying for the removal and enlargement Of
their church.
A great deal of real estate in Shamokin has
been changing hands during the past few weeks
The prices obtained greatly in excess Of all for
mer demands, and show the confidence people have
in the future PROS Gritty OF the town Tue desire for
houses Ind lots in eligible portions Of the town is
greater than ever has been known. Though the
number of buildings put up the past has far
exceeded that of any former seuson still the number
of houses is insufficient to supply the demand.
- MIR. Joseph Bird has sold his valuable lots on
the corner of Shamokin and Commerce streets, to
Mr.. s. Dittcnbendcr, for $4,000.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

Ep A LARGE new bell, from The Troy works, for
the new Lutheran Church, at Shamokin, arrived at
the company warehouse, in this place, few days
since.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

More New GooDs.-Mr. Samuel Faust announ-
ces in another column that he has just received from
the city handsome assortment Of Hats, Caps, &c
of the latest styles for men and boys which he will
sell cheap for cash
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1866-11-24

LY' ouR cotemporary Of the Lewisburg Chroni.
eis recommends Ex-Gov. Pollock for .. S. Senator,
in place Of the renegade, Edgar Cowan.