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The New York herald., 1870-12-31
Tho War s.ratesy-The Checkmate Tareat-
ened by Bourbaiki.

The news this morning from France con-
regarding the probable strategy of Bourbaki
during the recent interval in which he has
disappeared from the public dispatches, his
intended advance on the Prussian line of
communications, the policy Of the Crown
Princes sudden movement northward, and
the general Generalization threatening the
Prussian armies throughout France. It
is stated this morning that the Prussians
made fierce assault on the eastern forts of
Paris on Wednesday and carried one-Fort
Mont Avron-an outpost of no great strength,
and 80 far ahead of the regular line of fortif-
cations as to be easily fanked by the enemy.
The mere fact of attempting to storm such
heavy works as Forts Nogent and Rosny shows
that the German commander is impressed
with the sense of impending danger, which we
have foreshadowed once or twice Ia these col
umns heretofore. 1t would never have been
attempted unless he felt sure that something
desperate was required by the situation. 1t
has disclosed also the fact that the city Of
Paris is beyond the reach Of Prussian shells,
and that these forts must be taken before the
German artillerists can make target Of
Notre Dame.
The movement of Bourbak continues as
rapidly and noiselessly as heretofore, and it is
announced somewhat authoritatively that his
mission is to cut the Prussian lines in all di.
rections We have heretofore shown that this
is the best French move on the great chess.
board, and that if it is made soon, and with a
force enough to hold the needed square, il
will amount to certain checkmate of the Ger
man King. The German forces in the Vosgss
continue to withdraw before the advancing
army of the Rh6ne, and 1t is believed that al
| the outlying troops are to be concentrated al
Versailles. Such supposition, however
seems to be ridiculous. We shall doubles;
| vet hear of stout defence Of the Strasbourg
| Railway.
| General Chauzy has retaken Montoise, ani
| thus advanced his line nearer to Blois, witt
the intention of keeping the troops in his from
too busy to render any aid to their friends
about Paris, and, probably, with hope 0
cutting off the force at Tours. The movemen
northward goes on as before. Havre is to bt
stoutly defended as a possible new base 0
supplies for the Prussians, and Genera
Faidherbe continues his Fabian maneuvre 0
Withdrawing before the enemy. He is a
Cambria, at which place, it is said, he intend
to give the German forces the decisive battl
they are seeking.
The New York herald., 1870-12-31

REMARKABLE COLLATERAL EvENTs-The
close of the year and the close OF Mr. Gree
cy's "What Know about Farming"
The New York herald., 1870-12-31

THE EXECUTIVE RECEPTIONS in Washington
on New Years Day have been postponed on
account of the death of Mrs. Belknap, the
wife of tue Secretary Of War,
The New York herald., 1870-12-31

OLYMPIC THEATRE. Brondyay.-ruE PAaToMimr or
WrE WILLIE WINKIE. Matinee at ,.
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certain regions Of Southern Europe, and
the rise of the sea which did not reach
our hemisphere may have played more i'm
portant part In the other. This Is point on
which we can, rs yet, form no decision, and we
must await further and more explicit advlces
before treating Of it as we could readily do
with precedent and parallel fact We cling to
the opinion, however, that heavy rains in the
mountains and over the Campagna will account
for the food at Rome, which, happily, at last
accounts was subsiding.
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WOODS MUSEUM Broadway, corner Goth st.-Perform
cvery afternoon ana evening.
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GLOBE THEATRE 1873 Broadway.-vARIGry ENTER
TAINMENT, 40. Matinee at 21e
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE, corner OF s.h v. and Esd st.
LES BRIGANDs Matinee al 2.
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BOWERY THEATRE. Bowery.-THE CoRsIcAN Bro
TnERs-Fox AND GOOSE CAPTAIN kYD.
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FIFTH AyENuE THEATRE, Twenty.touta street
SARATOGA. Matinee at 9.
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BOOTHS THEATRE. 23d st.. between IN 9Th avs
RIr VAN WINKLE. Matinee at u.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
Esn,anntlOu.

We are informed that several OF the
knights Templar have manifested n
great deal ofangor because the report OF
the banquet furnished 10 ~ by Dr. Ward
ner was curtalIed, AMI tho printer, by
mistake, gave Mr.. Jewett Wilcox the
tltle Of "Sir night" 1t has been said,
that the report should have been publish
ed in full, and that the Typographical
error was an Intentional one, made to
raise laugh ut Mr.. Wilcox's expense.
The gentlemen who make this assertion
are both thoughtless and mistaken. The
pelson furnished US any written re-
port Of the banquet DR. Wardner gave
to Us few notes, and told US verbally
some Of the events of the festive occa-
sion, and we, ourselves, wrote the report.
Therefore, the charge that we curtailed
the report is not true.
We are probably under many obligations
to the Tcmplars as an organization, and
will oblige them by compliance with any
reasonable demand. That we intention.
ally gave Mr.. Wilcox the title of "Sir
night" Is not true. The error was the
printers. Sometime ago Mr.. Wilcox, In
an insolent note, which had the sole merit
Of brevity. ordered his card out OF the
Bulletin because we allowed Messrs.
Walker d Sisson to puff their hotel in
our columns at twenty cents line;
and we therefore owe Mr.. Wilcox
nothing; but, we hope, no friend
ofthe Bulletin will for moment, believe
that we would be thoughtless enough to
insult any society In order TO turn the
laugh upon short sighted hotel-keeper,
who happened to be one of its members.
Taber Brothers will give money or goods
for old Gold and silver.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
HE Il Gt.hrs II AIS.


Two hundred au e{.ly five China
men arrived In this city $ ,turday night
on the steamer Mississippi. The major
ity Of them have been years in California
and were engaged in San Francisco by
Gen. John G Walker and Maj. w. H.
Rhea, as laborers for Texas Railroad
enterprise. The cost of transportation
from San Francisco to New Orleans will
not exceed fifty.four dollars per head,
and they contract to work for Messrs
Walker & Rhea for thirty dollars per
month, in gold, and board, lodge and
clothe themselves. White labor in the re.
gion for which they are bound COM
mands two dollars per day, gold, and Is
very scarce at that figure. Should
these, the pioneers OF the
Chinese immigration Scheme,
realize for theiremployers thehopes they
have been led to entertain from the re-
ports oft the builders of the Pacific road,
as to their worth as laborers, they will
be Immediately followed by thousands of
their race. Maj. r., tells Us that he can
furnish the South with sixty thousand If
these laborers within a year. They are,
in person, cleanly; intelligent looking;
temperate in habits fond ofmoney and,
knowing how to keepit, are rarely without
1t; are faithful in their contracts, suspic.
ious and timid Of the white race, which
has not been, In California at least, over
kind or honest u them. They are. very
clannish, and IL would be almost an inn
possibility to induce one Of their mum der
to desert his party. In appearance, they
fill tho common idea entertained of
them; small in stature, golden.yellow in
complexion, high cheek bones, low fore-
head, and the "pig.tall," OF which they
are both proud and careful. In the mat.
ter of food they would scarcely be called
fastidious, from the standpoint OF an
American or English epicure. The cook.
ing and eating offish, entrails, head, tail,
AMI all, mixed with large quantity of
odiferous tallow aud rice, would hardly
be relshed by many of ogr own people.
But "a that Is a matter of taste, purely,
no one will be disposed TO quarrel with
them on that account. After being visi.
ted by large number of our citizens,
they left our wharf yesterday about noon
for New Orleans.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
A Railroad "Desd Beat,

]. w Scranton is a young man who
travels on forged railroad passes, and
hitherto has been very successful dead
beat. One day last week, he conclued to
take a journey from Centralia, where he
was then located, to Bingham and re-
turn. He accordingly wrote not the
proper pass, which the conductor accept
ed as genuine, and in due time returned
to his hotel, much elatsd wife his success.
After short rest, he armed himsely with
a forged pass, from Centralia to Cairo and
return. Conductor Cormick, whose eye
is not often shut when he is awake, detec-
ed the forgery, and without giving Scran-
ton any reason to believe the fact, tele.
graphed to Officer Arnold to be in wait
ing for the detected sharper. And Joe
was. Scranton jumped from the train
at Galligher's MILL and was immediate
ly arrested. He was returned TO Centra-
liza, and held to bail in the sum OF $500,
which he could not give, md went to
jail EE.nln,
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
Taber Brothers will give money or good:
for old Gold and silver.
state Teachers Association.-why u Did
Not Meet I'm Cairo

a Mr. Etter, Of the Executive Com.
mittee of the State Teachers Associa-
ton, made what he called all explana-
Thursday. lie said, that the determine.
ton to hold this session OF the Associa-
ton at Cairo had been abandoned for
two reasons: Because teachers and lee.
turers could not be got to Cairo, and tie.
cause the "hotels aud citizens Of that city
had refused TO extend any Inequalities
and privileges" We presume il would be
difficult 90 induce teachers from all parts
Of the State, 10 attend winter session Of
the Association al either Cairo or Chica-
60. Each OF these cities Is at great dis
lance from the center, and long journies
in wintery weather are not pleasant.
But the assertion. Of Mr.. Etter that the
hotels and citizens Of Cairo refused 10
extend any Inequalities or privileges, is
not the truth. we know, that the man
ager OF the 1t. Charles hotel, who is not
u be blamed II he does desire To make
all the money he possible can ut the
business Of entertaining the public for 40
mum per uayi h"nheS'cu uisPosition
10 make all he could out of the Teacher
Association; but this fact should not
have discouraged Mr.. Morgan or induced
BIN to ask that place Of meeting should
be changed. The o,tlzens were ready
and anxious to Hospitality open their
doors to the expected teachers. However,
the city has not lost much by the failure
OF the Association,to meet here. II Is a
body more ornamental than useful, and
its conventions resultin little good eithe-
TO the public or Us members.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
here is none passing Cairo.

There is none passing Cairo.
The Ohio is falling at Pittsburg with
eight feet water. 1t is also falling at
Louisville, with about the same depth of
water on the falls.
The Cumberland aau Tenuc.seo are
falling slowly.
Ehe Continental, cleared for n. O., Fri
day night with 400 tons received here.
The McGill, Julia, Colossal Dance,
and Lunsden received largely here. .
The Evansville and Nashville Packets
bring fair trip for rsshipment from Cal.
70.
The Kate Robinson has been raised
and VIII go to Dock for repairs. "a. - d..
The shark, which has been high and
dry on bar below Vicksburg for four
months past, foated Off on the present
rise and is now In dock at N. o.
The Champion endeavored to rast tho
Leonora, No. ., sunk at the Louisville
wharf, but failed.fy has E.rs,.,u,.Ho
The Kate Kearney, is ground at Ca
leo Island, and the Colorado and For
syth, ground at Hat Island.
The White leaves as usual for Paducah
this evening, and the Talisman, for
Nashville. .ta .....l
Capt. Charles Il. Hinde IS agent for the
above boats
the arbtrators in the ease ofthe Rich
mond and Wild Wagner awarded eli.
500 salvage to the Richmond. The nj.
lots of the Wagner were to blame for
the accident. 90. .-
The new wrecking boat Thos. T. Eek
ert, commanded by our old friend Capt.
Dugan, is finished, at cost of 100000
and has commenced work at the wreck
of the Swallow
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
LICENSES FOR 1870.
q
a PROMPT RENEWAL REQUI HE'D.

Notice is hereby given to all merchants
keepers, draymen, and all other
persons interested, that there must be q
prompt compliance with the provisions
of the ordinance requiring renewal OF
licenses on the lst day OF January, 1870.
On aud after the 9th OF January, all per-
sons who shall have failed in this respect,
will be promptly prosecuted, the police
of the city having been specially charged
to proceed, without further notice, to the
prosecution Of all who may then be de-
linquent.
JOHN II. OBERLY, Mayor.
Attest JOHN BRowN, City Clerk.
December %, 1869. 20 "- div
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

We have received a letter from DIR. ID.
Arcourt, dated at Thebes, complaining
that the county court, after declaring no
(persOn but n regular physician would be
Flowed to prescribe for the inmates of the
Punty poor house, appointed as physi-
pm "a gentleman which has never
Cen admitted in any medical college,
Ind consequently is not and cannot be a
regular physician" AS this seems to be n
matter III which Dr. Arcourt is more in
terested than the public, we shall be de-
lighted to give his attacks upon the county
court to the people for very small con.
sideration,. .cash.!7
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
New Years Day.

Saturday was not generally observed
as holiday in Cairo, and there was a
dearth Of fun and frolic which made the
day decidedly blue.
A cold, biting wind, made itself very
busy in the afternoon, and relentlessy
twitched at the ears and noses OF street
pe:ambulating citizens, finally driving al
most everybody indoors, where the low.
ers of "somethiugt to take" consoled them
selves over steaming beaker5 Of the
"rosy," toasting the New Years with
many hip, hip, hurrah
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

The report has gained some currency
in the city, that the Kate Putnam troupe
intend to revisit Cairo, and play another
short season. Their return would be
hailed with much pleasure by many Of
our citizens, who appreciate the real ex-
cellence OF the company; and to give to
them a proper degree of encouragement,
in return for n proper degree of courtesy
on their part, would afford us much
pleasure.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Councilman Williamson Is seriously
discussing the proposition that his peace
OF mind and business interests require
him to resign his seat in the Select Coun-
Gil. We hope he will not finally deter
mine to take this step. He is faithful
and intelligent member OF the Council,
and the city cannot afford TO loose such
men from its legislative body.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
Drowning of the Carpenter OF the steam
or Baker.

The name Of the carpenter who was
drowned from the steamer Baker was
Hardy. The manner of his death was
not correctly reported To Va. The wheel
was mt turned by the engineer, but was
turned by the action Of the current,
while Hardy was working at the rudder
in skiR A negro, who was also in the
skiff, saved himself by clinging to the
fantail. Capt. Trover sent six dollars to
the family of the deceased this morning,
and, with the aid of his crew, Intends to do
so weekly during the Winter.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
PROPOSED Euterprises.

There are two gentlemen in the city
endeavoring TO make arrangements to
establish enterprises, which, were they
inaugurated and placed upon sure foun.
dations, would result to the great advan-
tage OF Cairo. One is here for the pur-
pose OF establishing large foundry, com.
plete In details and capable of doing all
kinds OF work; and the other II seeking
to obtain encouragement that will justify
him In erecting large wooden factory.
We do not know exactly what kind Of en-.
enlargement these gentlemen want; but,
IL they are worth the confidence Of the
public. (which fact should be established
as a preliminary to oil negotiations), they
should be encouraged in every manner
possible. Cairo must manufacture, or 1t
will never attain to any remarkable de-
gree Of prosperity.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
Furnishing Goods

The completest stlch Of gentlemen's
furnishing goods in the city is to be
found at Miller and Miller's. 1t would
be remarkable want, indeed, in this
line that they cannot satisfactorily supply
at the very lowest figures ruling in the
market II.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

The funeral of Alderman John p. Glib
son was attended by very large con.
course of citizens. The disease of which
he died was eresypelas; and, owing to the
fact, that cars could not be obtained on
Monday, the funeral was appointed for
yesterday. The consequence was, that
many of the friends Of the deceased did
not hear OF his death until 1t was too late
20 be present at his burial.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

NeT's Is the place to buy your Shirts.
He has on hand magnificent stock
at prices that defy competition. For in
stance-all wool flannel shirts, one dol
lar and quarter each-well made. II.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

We will give five per cent Of our sales,
till the LIT Of January, to the Orphan
Asylum aud five per cent to the Sisters
Hospital. Our books, at all times, open
To inspection OF Tressurers Of these insti-
buttons. TABER BRoTHLRs.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Who shall be the successor OF Sheriff
Myers? is question that several gen.
tlemen are becoming much interested in
already. There are three Richmonds In
the field at this early day. They are
quietly laying the wires and making
preparations to have them manipula-
ted in the proper manner at the proper
time.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
Our chartered Institutions

We understand that the City Nation
al Bank declares dividend of five per
cent, free OF government tax, from the
earnings of the past six months, after
crediting three per cent. to surplus ac-
count.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
Merchants. and other cltzens, who hi

Merchants, and other citizens. who are
required by ordinance to take on. il
censes, must Lro so before next Saturday,
or else they will be proceeded against
without further notice, and In addition
t. license money will b. required to pay
q fiue and costs.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Do you want Il stylish hat? NeG7s is
the place and the only place to find
them, OF all the latest fashions and In
great abundance. His stock. in this line,
cannot be equalIed In Cairo. II.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
Death OF AIdsrman John p. Gibson

At eight o'clock, on the evening OF
New Years day, Alderman John p. Glib
son died at his residence, In this city,
after an illness OF several weeks dura.
ton, He died without a struggle, sud.
denly, before his friends knew there was
danger of such swift dissolution. He
was a native OF Ireland, comparatively
u young man, aud during life was man
OF indemitable perseverance, and great
deal OF energy. His remains were taken
to Villa Ridge yesterday afternoon, and
buried in the Catholic cemetary,
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Taber Brothers, still alive.

p. REILLY having determined to close
out the balance of his goods at the
earliest possible moment, will hence
forth sell anything on hand AT COST, AND
LESS THAN COST! II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Almost giving away. Nef is selling
gents unlershirts and drawers, and in
fact everything in Gents underwear, so
low that it does not look like buying
them at all. 1t is more like giving them
away III
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

4 squad OF the Celestials who were in
the city Saturday night, stole the paste
board show cake which ornamcnted one
OF tho windows OF Leo Klob's bakery
store
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Pitcher & Henry's large stock Of hard
ware, cutlery, tools, stoves, tinwafe, etc
Will he sold without regard TO cost. II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

The Continental is the only cook stove
with sliding oven doors. Warranted in
all respects. Pitcher & Henry, at 1872
Commercial avenue, cor 9th street.
nUV9Dtf
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Sheriff Myers has taken rooms at the
Antrim House.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Tht Board of Aldermen OF the City
Council c0nyeues in stated session this
evening. We know ofno important bus
ines. 10 be transacted.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Have you seen theAlaska boots? They
are the most comfortable boot In use. For
sale at Z. Neii7s no 20, Ohio Levee. a.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03
BaIietiu New Years Address,

The address OF the Bulletin carrier at.
tracted much attention throughout the
city, and with one voice was acknowl-
edged to be the finest piece of letter press
printing ever before executed in Cairo.
And the truth Is, 1t ,oas beautiful, al
though 1t was, of necessity, crowded
through the press with much haste. We
republish this afternoon the rhymes, so
that, although OF little permanent value,
they may be preserved in our files.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

That eligibly situated business house
No. 5 ThorntOn's block, Tenth street, ~
for rent Apply on the premises.
OctOl
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

The City Council did not meet in joint
session last Friday evening. There was
not quorum present. Nine members
only put In an appearance.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Z. REILLY has q large stock OF hats,
which will be sold at New York whole
sale prieas n.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

First class day board can be
secured at Walker and S-son's for
S. per week. The bill Of fare consists Of
Of the best in the market, served by ex.
pert caterers in an unexceptionable''styl
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Go to p. Nens for the most fashion.
able clothing. II
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GoId lirsctltlLo.i.

\ gold hinge bracelet with miniature
case, wa, lost yesterday afternoon, prob
ably in the upper part OF the city. The
finder will be amply rewarded by leav-
ing it at this Office. 81.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Knit jackets, all wool, at the actual
cost, at =. Nefi's, No. 10, Ohio Levce.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

For good hitting clothing ready made
or made to order, 60 to p. Nef, No 20,
Ohio Levee. II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Mr. j. G. Ware, Of Jonesboro, was in
the city on New Years day.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Gold is down, and So are the prices OF
Taber Brothers elegant JVouterie.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Skiif x Gaylord's Ministries advertise
to perform twice at the Atheneum-oi
the nights OF the eth and sth instant
The company has heretofore visited
Cairo, and is spoken Of as meritorious,
composed o! excellent performers.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

First-class day board at Walker Il Sis
ons restaurant, at S. per week. II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-01-03

Choice candies IS C. per ID, mix 1t
yourself until January lst common
candles cheaper. Canned and dried
fruits and all kinds OF groceries very
cheap at j. IL. Phillips, opposite new
Custom House. 2Ttf
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MONDAY, JANUARY3, 1870.
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Go see Taber Brothers Bohemian
Garnets.