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COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting OF this association took place
yesterday afternoon at the Astor House. The at.
tendance was very slim, owing to various causes.
In absence OF the president Mr. Haines, one OF the
vice presidents, presided. The secretary read the
report OF tho treasurer which showed that about
only one-nftn OF the money subscribed TO carry on
the case that originated in Maryland, respecting
the right OF travellers TO sell goods by sample
without license in all States, mad been paid
aud recommended that an additional thirty
per cent be called. In relation to the case
Inc chairman reported that he had commu-
nicated with their lawyers in Maryland, anu he
had been informed that the case had passed through
the various State courts aud had been carried
supreme Court OF the United states but he did not
know when 1t would be tried.
MIR. Fogarty, one OF the Committee on Permanent
Organization that was appointed at the last meeting
reported that the committee had met, and mad
drawn up constitution and bylaws, but as some OF
the members were opposed TO q permanent organt
cation, he could only report progress.
Tnc chairman reported that an election should
have been held to-day to elect officers for the COM
ing year, but that owing to the slim attendance he
moved to nave 1t postponed. This was done, ana
the secretary notified TO notify the members OIL tne
organization to attend meeting AZ the same place
on the lth oil January.
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THE WINNIPEG REVOLUTION,

First Blow Struck by the Rebeis-Seizure
Of the COmpnny's Fort near Pcmbinn-
Capture Of McDougnII Men-Thc RcvO-
luti0nists United-NIcDougall Almost De-
serted.
CHICAGO, Dec. 81 1862
special despatch from ST. Paul, Mimi, says
News has just been received that a company OF
mounted insurgents appeared at the Hudson Bay
Company's fort near Pembna, on the night Of the
9th inst, and took possession. The greater part OF
Governor McDougall's agents and emissaries incud-
ing Schultz Cowan and Hatch, have been captured.
Colonel Dennis Is skuking about until he can reach
the American territory Governor McDougal is alb
solutey without even faction, save some fifty
Swamp Indians The balance have deserted him.
Another correspondent says the efforts Of Colonel
Dennis to organize counter revolution have failed.
The whole population are a unit. Schultz Cowan,
MAJOR Wallace and fifty others are prisoners.
No blood was shea. The French. under Riee,
are IN undisputed possession Of the whole country.
There are sixty swamp Indians yet In the lower
port who not interfered with because considered
harmless. 1t is said Governor McD0ugal ID prepar-
ing to come back.
Another correspondent says:-James Mckay and
family have fed TO ST. Joseph. on the It'll inst,
when the prisoners were taken, more than 900 IN
surgents were occupying Fort Garry. The prisoners
were all taken al Dr. Schultz'5 and were armed for
fight.
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FINE ARTS.

Artist Fund Society Of New York.
The tenth annual sale Of paintings contributed BY
the members OF this society In aid OF the fund took
place last evening at Barker Theall's gallery 84S
Broadway. Among the pictures that brought nifty
Blauvelt; christmas Eve," by G. Ii. Yewell 1.-THE
Old Shrine" by II. A. Loop; "West Vir-
ginla, Summer Morning." by A. H. Wyant:
'kenilworth Castle" by J. M. Falc0ner;
Lake George" by j. d. Barrow. and 1.-THE Harbor
.Old New York Hospital,n by Mrs. Il. Greatorex.
300; Landscape" by A. II. Wyant, and Ruth"
~ l. r. kossiter, $65 each; ''Winter Scene on the
Ottawa" by Alfred Jones' and "Musing," f. Ben
.Mansfed Mountain" John Williamson. and starr
King Mountain David Johnson, $75 each; "View
on Lake Champlaln,n X. w. Hubbard, and "The
Fair Astrooger.n Louis Lang, $50 each; "The
ing Wild Strawberries John Williamson, sos; Grip
Van Wrinkle" 4. o. G. Darey and burnside Expe-
dition on its Way to Attack Newbern," 800 each:
View from Dobbs' Ferry X. W. hubbard $1o2 so;
]. ). Suydam, $40; "The Bride" ID. NJ. Carter:
virginia scenery" w. l.. Sontag. and 1.-THE Young
Bretons Breakfast" p. P. Ryder, Sis each; "ihe
Young violinis,r J. G.. Brown, sl22 so; 'The Home
stead Waywanda yaley,u and "Mounts Adam and
Eve, Orange county N. Y.,m by j. +. Cropsey, Slz5
each; Hes Not Ny Style,n j. G. Brown, and "On
Cape Ann w. Whittredge $3.50 each; twilight"
J. b. Bristol, and yankee Doodle,p q. Z. Lambden.
Sl45 each; ''rhe Cascade" and Afternoon J. w.
Castelar,, and 'rhe Garden Gate,' I. Hicks, $3.50
each; "On Lake George" D. Huntington, $l65;
'kunning Down the Coast" NJ. F. II. de Hass $lo5:
Early Autumn on Lake George J. r. Kensett.
$500; "a Que5 Day on Beverley SDore,o J. II. Ken
sett $3.50; "Adirondacks," A. Laurie. $685. Even
ing on the Delaware W. Whittredge, $500; bay OF
Father" Eastman Johnson $3.50. The total amount
OF the sale was 81, 200.
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CUBA.
Spanish Reports of InsurTent Dcfeats-Ca-
vadas Reported Approaching Camnguey-
Fresh Troops Arrived-Arbitrnry Act or tho
POlice-MOre Plantations Rurued


vadas Reported Approaching Camngucy-
Fresh Troops Arrived-Arbifrary Act or tho
Pohce-nIOre Plantations Burned.
HAVANA. Dec. 81. 1869.
Ieiegrams received from the Cinco Villas district
announce the dispersion OF vilamil's band OF In
surgents. During the fight forty-two rebels were
killed and many wounded.
Ihe Clvil Guard attacked the insurgents at Jequi-
guira. In the Amador Mountains, and killed thirty
three. Other Spanish columns have had slight
skirmishes with the insurgents
An incendiary was executed at Niguaz.
Many rebels are presenting themselves TO the
spanish authorities for pardon.
IL s reported from another source that the forces
OF Cavadas and Villamil are moving towards Cana
guey but the Spanish authorities do not credit it.
The loss OF the Spaniards during the recent
engagement has not been reported
irigate arrived to-day from SPAN, bringing 300
soldiers. These troops, as well as all those lately
landed, were Immediately sent to the seat OF war.
Great excitement prevails among the merchants
OF Havana ON account OF report received from the
United States that a duty OF five cents would be
imposed on all centrifugal grades OF sugar. AS
sugars are classed differently the various ports
or the United states this measure causes much con.
fusion
On Saturday the steamship Eagle when about to
sail was visited by the police who detained her
hour beyond her usual sailing time for the purpose
OF arresting passenger named Donaldson Donald
son had been accused Of talking against the Spanish
government, but Captain General de Rodas issued
an order directing the police to allow Donaldson to
proceed unmolested.
several plantations in the vicinity Of villa Clara
have been burned, and skirmishes are reported to
have taken place between the Spanish troops and
the insurgents in the same locality
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THE PLAINS.

Snow Along the Pacific RniIroad-The Gold
Mines ut Chey Asliley's APP
pointmenfs Rejected by the Montana Legis-
lature.
CHICAGO, Dec. 81 1869.
Considerable snow is reported along the line OF
the Union Pacific Railroad.
The gold reports from Big Horn mountain are still
encouraging. Cheyenne is crowded with miners,
who are determined to start for Big Horn In the
spring, Notwithstanding the threatening Indian
troubles.
The Montana Territorial Council yesterday rejected
Governor Ashley's appontees for Territorial Audi
tor, Treasurer and superintendent OF Public lnstruc
ton. They are all republicans.
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THE PACIFIC COAST.

Shocks of Earth quake in Californin-RaiI.
r0nd Consolidation.
SAN FRANCISCO Dec. q, 1862
The weather is clear, cool and pleasant, with
slight frosts There are no indications OF rain.
A shock Of earthquake was experienced at Dow.
melville and other mountain towns last evening
which was perceptbe in the valleys. shock was
felt at Obspo on the 18th OF December.
The California and Oregon and the Yuba Railroad
companies have consolidated, under the name OF
the California and oregon Railroad Company, with
o capital OF SIS 000 600. Work the road is being
vigorously prosecuted Three hundred and fifty adj
ditlonal Chinese aborers were placed at work last
week. Fifty one miles are now completed and in
running order from the junction with the Central
Pacific Railroad to Rosevllle.
Flour unchanged WHOLESALERS OF choice at
81 Co. Legal tenders, S3h.
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FRANCE.

The Cabinct--tsOrder" to be Preserved-Endi-
caiism--POiiticaI Offences.
PARIS, Dec. 81, 1869.
1t Ia reported that Prince Napoleon Will soon re.
sumo the Presidency OF the Privy Council.
AT Jete given at the Hotel de Vile last night
Baron Haussmann, Project OF the Seine, made
speech In which he pointedly referred to recent
events In Paris, ana declared that In spite OF the
fact that excuses had been committed by per-
sons the name OF liberty, his hearers might rest
assured that order would be preserved.
M. Kaufman, q native Of Germany, has been
expelled from France for making violent radical
speeches at political meetings.
La MarseiUdtse, the new journal published by
Henri Rocheort, has already attained circulation
OF 100000 copies.
The Journal ONctel announces tho wreck and
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total loss Of the French war steamer Gorgone while
on her way from Spain to Cnerbourg.l

The Disarmament Report Denied-Cabines
Reconstruction Rumors-Health Of Eminent
PorsOnagcs.
PARIS Dec. 21-Evenng.
1t is not true that the French government has
made overtures for o general disarmament 10 the
Cabinets Of Prussia, Austria Russia. The French
government has taken no steps whatever IN that
direction.
Senator Henri Chevreau, Project OF the Depart
ment OF Rhone, formerly q Councillor OF State and
at one time connected with the Ministry OF the lnte-
rlor. has been summoned to Paris 1t Is rumored
that he Will enter the Ministry.
rumor which has gained some currency that
General Feury had given In his resignation as Min
lister to ST. Petersburg is pronounced to be false.
General Reynaud de ST. Jean d'Angey, Marshal
OF France, died to-day. aged seventy-three.
M. Delangle Procureur General OF the Court Of
Cessation, Is dead.
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French Reports from Madrid-The Throne
Question and Crown Prospects.

French Reports from Madrid-The Throne
Question and Crown Prospects.
PARIS, Dec 2l-Evenlng.
The following despatch has been received from
well informed source In Madrld:-
1t Is asserted that the provisional government at
the next sitting OF the Cortes will fix period Of de-
lay beyond which 1t viii not persist In advocating
the candidature Of the Duke OF Genoa, If before the
expiration OF that time the King OF Italy does not
officially accept the crown for the Prince.
rumor is abroad that a reconciliation has taken
place between the Montpensiers and Queen Isabella
The son OF the Duke Of Montpensier was ILL., which
gave occasion for an exchange Of dispatches be.
tween Isabella and the Duchess, and reconciliation
followed. This rumor gives rise to much specula.
ton, and should 1t prove true new political combina
lions may be looked for. plan is already talked
for placing the Prince Of Asturias on the throne
under the regency OF the Duke OF Montpensier.
1t is generally believed that the unionsts will
coalesce again with the progresssts should this
news be confirmed.
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TeLEGakpHlC NEWS ITEMS.

Governor Hoffman has issued proclamation offer.
ing areware Q. 5000 10y s1s arrest Of che murderer
or murdefers OF Dr. Andrew Meade. OF Allegheny.
freight engine on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road exploded near RowIesburg West Va, last
night, killing the engineer instantly and seriously
woundlng the fireman.
The clothing and stocking mandatory Of John
Buckley at Armenia union Duchess county, N. Y,
has been destroyed by fire. The loss Is $4,000 and
the insurance 1000.
Jean Jourde an employee OF the western Union
Telegraph Company, iel from sixth story window
DAY morning and was instantly killed. He fell dls-
lance Of eighty ieet.
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ILLINOIS,.

violent snow StOrm--IiaiIr0nd Travel Inter.
rupted-Wife Murder.
CHICAGO Dec. q, 1869.
It commenced showing at noon to-day, accom-
panied by violent wind which has increased in
nerceness up to this hour, eight p. NJ. Snow is now
falling very fast, and forms into almost impassaDle
banks. There is no doubt but railroad trains VIII
be seriously interrupted in every direction. The
storm will, doubtless, prove one oil the most serious
for many years.
Jonn Hickman. living near Chanderve, H.,
murdered his wife on sunday last by cutting her
throat. This ID the second wife Hickman mas Killed.
lie was acquitted OF the first murder on plea Of
iuaaulty,
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WhITeD StPUiChaES.
Lecture by Miss Anna Dickinson.

Lecture by Miss Anna Dickinson.
Miss Anna Dickinson last night repeated her lee.
ture entitled "Whted Sepulchres," at steinway
Hail. The attendance was more tnan usually large,
both the body OF the hall and the galleries being
filed. Horace Greeley acted chairman and
introduced the lecturer. The lecturer claims
inson found it during her soourn IN tue
territory OF Brigham Young, but really IL
contains generalities connected with the diner
ent phases OF women's rights than Information as TO
the manners and customs OF Mormondom. The
audience heard very patiently all the lecturer had
saw but did not inconvenience her In her delivery
by any demonstrative applause The point which
elected the greatest sign OF approval was Miss Dick
inson's remarks upon the increasing dislike among
American wives 10 become mothers.
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RegnauIr de st. Jean d,Angely, Marshal Of
France.

RegnauIt de st. Jean d,Angely, Marshal OF
In the death or this distinguished man another OF
the old ofncers OF tine great Napole on has passed
away cable telegram from Paris Informs us that
Yesterday Auguste Michel Marie Etenne Comte dc
Regnsult de st. Jean d'Angely Marshal OF France,
ded In that city In the seventy-sixth year OF his
age. lie was the son or the celebrated general OF
the same name, was born the goth OF July, 1874,
and In March, s1 entered the Military school OF st.
German. During the year following he was CON-
missoned sub-lieuenant, took the field for active
service and participated the disastrous campaign
IN RUSSIA. From that time until the abdicatlon OF
the Emperor he was constantly IN the field and FIRE.
quently distinguished himself for gallaniry ana
capacity. Az tue battle OF LeipsIc, where
his regiment was frightlully cut up, he
fought with great courage. on the return
or the BourDons he accepted service under
then, Dut Immediately upon Napoleon landing
III france ne attached himself to the fortunes OF the
great Corslcan, and the field OF Waterloo was
saliantry ana military ability. In 1928 he partlci-
pated In the campaign In Greece, which resulted Ia
the independence OF that country, and some time
alter was made general and placed command
son OF the Napoleon OF Peace,n General
Etenne was made general OF division ana
paced III command OF the army OF
the Alps. In the following year he was elected
u member OF the French Legislature ana proved
hlniseli from the start strong partisan OF Napoleon
For lew days IN January 1851 he acted as Minister
or war. On the restoration OF the empire he was
appointed senator OF France and Colonel OF the I'm
peria Guard. In 1859 ne was created a marshal OF
France, and in 1862 Vice President OF the Senate.
In addition to these nonors the deceased Marshal
was named Grand Onicer Of the Legion OF Honor Ia
lo4S ana Grand cross a few months later
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Brooklyn Navy Yard.

The United STATES steamer Benccia, under the
command OF Captain Nicholson, arrived from Ports
mouth, N. H., at the Navy Yard yesterday forenoon
for the purpose of taking in here the rest OF her
crew and her stores and supplies, after which she
will sail for China.
An order has been Issued to fix up the Guard and
tho Saratoga as quick as possible to be used hence
forward as United States storesnips.
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THE NEW DOMINION.

The caldwell ExtraditiOn Case-Tcstimon y
OF Consul General Dart.
MONTREAL, Dec. q, 1860.
Consul General Dart was the only witness in the
extradtlon case examined to-day and he
was examined as to the Interpretation OF
United States statu ties relating to for
gerry. In Cross examination 1t was shown that
unless the Grand Jury bring In a true bill
against the offender within two years from commits
sion of forgery, he could not be prosecuted.
an offender fed while an action against him was
pending he should be liable to penalty at any
time In re-cr0ss examination 1t was sought to be
shown thai even though an offender e5caped II he
returned within the two years. he could not be pros.
ecuted.
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ACCIDENTS ON THE msuas AyO ESSEN RAILROAD
A Brakeman Killed and Another Seriously
Injured.

While turning switch at Chatham, on the Morris
and Essex Railroad, on Monday night, brakeman
named Mcconnell was struck by coal train, run
over and horribly mutilated. Boih legs were
crushed TO pieces. The poor iellow ungefeu rev
hours and then died. Another brakeman, name not
learned fell from the western bound fast freight
train on Monday night, between Tue betPen .uuue,
and Hackensack Bridge and was not missed until.
a considerable time had elapsed. Tue hands On
another train picked him up and conveyed nm 10
hospital In Hoboken where the severe tuuytes he
mad sustained received pr oper Attention
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THE PARAGUAYAN WAR.

An Unexpected Enemy Among the Allies
Lopez Said to Have Fled to Bolivia.
LONDON Dec. 81 1862
Mail advices from Rio Janeiro to the 29th ult. have
been received to-day.
The vomlto had broken out among the troops OF
the allied army.
IL was reported that Lopez had aed to Bolivia.
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THE RAMSAY ERIE LITIGATION.


Ennsay's Proceedings stayed.
BINGHAMroN, Dec. 81, 1869.
TO day the case OF Joseph H. Ramsay against the
Erie Railway Company and others came up for ar
gument on the motion to set aside order OF suspcn
sion injunction and order appointing a receiver.
The court reserved Its decision. and stayed tam
sey's proceedings meantime.
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A.-RcstOrer America.
See Miscellaneous, Eighth page.
Hnts-HaIian Y

A.-Gcn;lemoH's Hats-HOIi5ay Style for
1869 and 1870 ESPENSCHEID upon the of the
brilliant offering TO fashion her fas,idious
vosrics could DESIRE hat peerless quality shape
in cheapness In beauty This hat he commends the
efforts of his Skill to the inspection OF every gentleman
who wishes select from the various styles before the pub
the best andsomes hat of the season. and would
leave pay 81 10 for superior article SO tor OF second
quality broadway.
N EsPENSCliIED, Manufacturer, lis Nassau street.
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE,

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 81, 1869.
The United states steamer Pownatan arrived at
this port last evening from Key West She encoun
tered severe gale or Hatteras but rode it out with
only one engine piston head, the other having been
blown out short time before. She VIII so out Of
commission TO receive repairs.
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Claude Alphonse Delangle.

This distinguished French jurst died in Paris yes
terday In che seventy third year Of his age. He was
born at Varsay in 1907 adopted the law for profess
sion, and soon rose to distinction. In lS4O lie was
made Advocate General to the Court OF Casa
ton. and in 1847 Procureur-G General OF the
Royal Court OF Paris. In 1916 he was
elected to the French Legislature for COsne,
but after the revolution OF 1S4o retired from office
and resumed the practice OF law. Nj. Delange early
became u warm supporter OF Louis Napoleon, by
whom he was in 1850, appointed President OF the
Bureau de pAssistance Judcialre de la Cour de Cas-
ton Of President tV q tSs seSs .atsror pG for
Public instruction eng Worship in the Council OF
state. He represented the government IN the Senate
deli9eratons on the proposition re-establish the
empire ho subsequently became successfully Pro-
President OF the Imperial Coirt OF Paris and sena-
tor of France. In 1858 he succeeded General Espl-
nasse as Minister OF the INTERIOR in 1859 he was APP
pointed Minister of Justice; during the same year
he was elected a member OF the Academy OF Moral
and Political Science, and IN 1853 became First Vice
President OF tue Senate. NJ. Delangle was also
Grand Cross OF the Legion OF Honor and the author
OF several works.
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A.-Uyatt's Life Ba1sam is n Most Sovereign
and Infallble Remedy Rheumatism In painful
forms; also serotula, Erysipelas Salt Rheum Pmgles.
the Blood, Mercura Complaints Debility, Liver
Ridneys Sold by all druggists depot 26 Grand street,
New York. 81 a bottle six for IS.
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The Cunard mail steamship Siberia will leave this
port on Wednesday for Liverpool.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post Office
at twelve O'Clock M.
THE NEW YORK REHABILITATION for Europe
will be ready at half past ten O'Clock In the morning.
single copies in wrappers, for mailing six cents.
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CosTELLo.-On Tuesday, December q, MICHAEL
COSTELLO, or Castebarre county Mayo, Ireland.
aged so years.
The relatives and friends OF the family respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from his late
residence, corner Sixty-second street and Third
avenue, on Thursday afternoon at two O'Clock.
[F0r other Deaths see Ninth Puge.l
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The Avery COLLECTION.

collection OF foreign water color drawings will take
place tonight at the Somerville Art Gallery, No. 81
Fifth avenue. This collection comprises choice
specimens by Vibert, HaInan, Frere, David, Cal
melet, Hubner Van Elnen, &C., together with q
number OF objects OF and pieces OF antique iurnl
ture, many OF which were purchased az the Exposi-
ton Unlyer5ele at Paris In 1867.
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GERMANY.

American Securities in Frankfort.
LONDON, Dec. 81, 1882
Dispatches from Frankfort state that fears of
Of interest tend to depress the market
there for American bonds
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LARGE ONIoNs.-we have received from Texas
about half peek OF onions, which IN number
amounted 10 only two. They were grown in I'll Paso
county, on the RIO Grande river. They each measure
twenty inches in circumference ana tu,ly equal
to the LARGEST OF the California production.
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SPAIN.
Republican Manifestations.

Republican Manifestations.
MADRID, Dec 81 1902
crowd gathered yesterday In the streets OF Pa
radas, a town In the province of Seville, and gave
cheers for the republic One man was arrested and
the disorder was suppressed.
An immense republican meeting was held In Cadiz
to-day. Perfect order prevailed, ana there was no
interference on the part OF the authorities.
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Hazard 81 Cusweips Cod Liver Oil Is tho

Holiday Presruts.-GOodaipsP Playing Cards,
Whist Markers and Moorc's Bloers, Scotch Tartan Tcpa