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TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE,

containing eight good rooms, besides u Back
Kitchen attached The main building Is 80 by
Is feet, and has good cellar underneath. There
Is also on the farm Frame Barn 30 by 80 feet
Grnnary 30 by 30 feet, Carriage House, Smoke
House, Poultry House, small Farm House for
hands, &c.
n. Bon the lot recently used us tile yard
Is n small House and Garden, now occupied by
colorcd man, who has the right 10 occupy the
same MS long Ms he lives, free OF charge.
Any liens that may exist against any of the
dcvisccs Of the said Samuel Smith, deceased will
he paid IL the order Of their priority. out Of the
respective shares OF said cyisccs In the purchase
money arising from said sale, so far as the same
shall suffice for that purpose.
TERMS OF SALE --One-fourth Of the pur-
chase money to he paid In cash on the day Of
sale one other fourth In one year thcrctrom,
and the remainder IN three equal insialmen's,
payable in Three Four aud Five Years from the
d,y OF sale. The credit payments TO draw in
,crost from the day Of sale the interest 10 bc
paid annually thereafter on the whole sum ow-
ing and the payments thereof TO bc secured by
the Bond or Note Of the purchaser. with a surety
or surciics To he approved by the Trustee.
e.i' This property rW efTtninig he 'oid. Pos
session given Immediately after l.tlc. Costs OF
Deed, Stamps, Sc. TO he paid by purchaser.
JAMES BLACK GEOOME, Trustee.
March Its Elktun, Md.
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Resolutions were Introduced in tho
Massachusetts Senate aud ordered to be
printed. Thursdays to tho effect that every
Invasion BY ono Departments ofthc govern
mcnt Of the prerogativc Of another tends
10 defeat the fundamental ends Of oil con-
stitutional government. which should be
government Of laws. and not Of men; that
the people Of Massachusetts have seen with
alarm the recent sttcmpt, unhappily sue
cessful. Of tho President Of the United
States. not officially proclaimed. but no.
Sorious aud avowcd by its supporters, to
dictate the organisation aud appointment
OF Ii, . ,mmittee Of foreign relations Of the
Senate Of the United States, and that the
.ncquicsccncc Of the Senate in the dictntion
by the Executive Of the appointment Of
the committee Of foreign relations implies
.subservicncy which disquniRcs'that branch
for the independent performance Of its
constitutional duties. to supervise the
nominations and treaties laid before the
Senate by the President. and threatens
the removal ofa great bulwark against
executive usurpntion.
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FixAxcIAL PRosrEcr or FRANCS. The
Official statement Of the public debt Of
France at the beginning Of 1870 showed n
total Of $4,000. .0O0, 900. Three loans
were contracted during 1870 which, when
will amount to 24OO. .00O, 900;
French war expenditure, yet to be cover.
cd BY loan. 5000. .O00, 900. Germany
now demands 81, ,OO0. ZOO. 900, which. if
it can be borrowed ut all. will probably
be on such terms rs will make the indemn-
.ity reach 81, 500. 900, 900. The New
York Times estimates that supposing. mt
tho end Of three or more. probably Of six
years, France should be able to pay this
enormous bill. she will find herself In the
possession Of national debt which reaches
the alarming total Of 81, zoo. .O0O. 900. Il,
is not easy to see how. under any form Of
government, no matter what its prospect
of stability. such n sum MS that is 10 be
carried. In addition to all this territory
is to be added to Germany which yielded
the treasury OF France about twelve mil
lions Of dollars per annum.
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Ngw York, December 18th, 1870.
Mn. j. {. DEnnY, long and favotably known
as II Publisher in this city--and subsequently,.
United States Commits sioncr ior the Paris Expo
sition OF ls6,-we, the undersigned, have known
intimately and take pleasure in bearing '"si-
mauy To hi. grntlemaay CHARACTER strict ntcg-
riiy, and honorable dealing business man.
DANIEL Appleton & 60, Publishers aud
l'0okseets.
GEO =. PUTNAM, Publisher aud Bookseller.
6.,,. ". CARLTON, Publisher.
WILLIAM nkTuN, Presdcn, Western Union
Telegraph co.
ERAsTts BROOKS, Prop. y. Y. Evening
Expires.
GEp. 1pNEs. Prop. " T. Times
ISAAC HENDERSON, of y. y Evcn'g. Post.
]. L. oRNlS, rresidcn, y l Security Bank
GEO. + BAkER. Cashier First Rational bank
GREENLEAf, NORRIS !. 60. BROKERS' &C
Exchange laec.
tuAS. y SfETSOS, Asior House.
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Fifteen Acres Of Peach Trees,

two years old. Of excellent varieties, and in a
very ilonrishng condition; also a small APPLE
ORCHARD OF thriving trees Of choice varieties
aud jus, coming into bearing.
The improvements consist of
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Peremptory Trustees Sale
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

DY virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court for
- Cecil County, IN chancesy, iasscd In the
cause of Thaddcus 3. Smith and wife rs. Samuel
g. Smith and others, the undersigned will cx-
pose at Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,. MARCH cSfh, 1871,
Al . o'clock, p. N.
Al the Court House, In Elkion, all the vALU-
ABLE REAL ESTATE of which Samuel Smith,
late OF said cosnty, died seized.
This Rcnl Esinlc consisis Of q FARM Of
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MARRIED..

MARRIED.,
On the evening Of the 9th ias,. at the residence
Of the brides father, near SMYRNA. by Rev. A.
Rittcnhousc Mr.. Vim. 7. Bcck, Of Smyrna, TO
Miss Sailie Il. Grow.
IN the 9th insinni, NJ the parsonage by Rev,
q. Gretsci, John Gcitman TO Miss Carrie Scaggs,
both OF Baltimore county.
DIED.
In Odessa, on Tuesday, the iIth instant, Rich
.ard n. Long.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

The Ladies Of Middlctown aud vicinity are in
,yiicd 10 tall Hi J. A. Reynolds 4 Sons New Store
on the corner, aud examine their large and
beautiful assortment OF New II, Goods, adapted
10 Spring and Summer wear, consisting Of Mo-
hair Poplins, Chcncs, Scrgcs Real japanese
Silk In Stripes aud Plaids, Alpacas, Piques,
rcrcalcs, Lawns aud n large Stock Of Prints, in
all the hest makes, II, ", s, 10 and Il! cents
per yard.
J.. A. Reynolds & Sons have received dircc,
from the Manufactures their new Style Ladies'
and Misses Lasting Gaicrs aud hid Slippcrs,
Childrcps and Infants Ruitoncd and Lace Balls
In n variety OF styles and colors, which they
selling very low, on the most reasonable terms.
If YOU travel East, West, North or South, take
N packagc Of Simmons Liver Regulator. Pre-
pared only by J. II. Zelin Co. Macon, Ga.
Fresh Vanilla Beans, very large and fine a,
Chambcrlainc's Drug Store.
Fine Toilet Soap, at Chambcrlainc's Drug
Store.
a., "a, Cd, and al Spring style Oil Cloths,
Ingram, Wool, Dutch and Rag Carpets. Stair
and Table oil Cloths. HANSON BROS.
No. l. Shore Mackcrci In Bbis. l bbis and
Kits, Labrador and Eastport Herring In bbls.
and bhls. Goldfish by the pound, a, ,,,,.,
Wanted, 1000 Bushels Of Wheat AT highes,
mrakct price, for act. Vim. Lea / Sons,
=. 7. EVANS.
A pretty line Of Hamburg Edgings aud inser-
,tious, French Insertions, Din,ics Rnnlcs. Point
trimmings, Tides, Stamped Work, Ribbons all
.colors, Embroidery and Java Canvass, &c. at
HANSON BROS.
.Chiidrcns Bronscd and Queer colorcd Shoes
At HANSON BROS.
Rambo's Whites and Kenncday's Lime,
For sale by A. 7. BRADLEY.
Canned Cora, Tomatoes, Pickles, Prepared
Cocoauut, Farinn Sea Moss Farinc, Corn Starch,
Curran,s, Raisins, Ci,ron, Cranbcrries and Lem
ous, just received and for sale BY
IA. REYNOLDS SOIS.
For Sale by A. +. BRADLEY.
Prime Glover and Timothy sccd at
'~r ~. L. nSANb.
N. Carmel Locust Mountain Coal. Hickory
an6 Ghk Wood, for Sale at Evans Coal asd
'Wood Yard, Niddletown, del.
Allen 1 Bells Sole Drain Tile, copstap,ly ON
hand and furnishcd TO order At manufactures
prIre,, by tss y. 7. EVANS.
Prime Clover and 1lmsthy Seed, for sale BY :.
4. T. BRADLEY.
400 Bushels OF Prime Seed Qais, for sale
by A. T. BRADLEY.
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G ET II Y'S
WHOLESALE AxD RETAIL
ARCH STREET
CARPET WAREHOUSE,

No. s32 Arch street.
Two Doors Below 9th, South Side, Philadelphia.
Brussels, Thrcc-ply. Ingram and vcni,ian
Carpets. Also, Oil Cloths, Rugs, Mats and
Window Shades.
The styles are new and handsome. The quail
ity Is the best The prices are very low.
Quick sales at a small profit, is the rule. No
trouble 10 show Goods.
WILLIAM. GETTY,
No. s33, Arch 81.
y. B.-A liberal discount will bc mace 10
Churches Public Institutions, and clcrgymcn.
March Jim.
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FOR SALE
10000 PACH TREES.

GOoO llalc's Early 1000 Old Nixon
GO00 Early York 5100 crockc, White
1000 Crawford's Early 2000 Free Heath
5000 Crawford's Late 1000 Orange
1000 Sianions Seeding, the ouly lot In New
Jersey for sale. Ripcns first week In October, II
new and rare peach, very fine. Apply to
JAMES LAWRENCE,,
llEloiirsrowS, n. J.
i. S.-Commissions paid for orders. $50. 90
per thousand, others TO average.
March ls--2w
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LIVER

and low spirits. 1ssisssimes snAay " The above
symptoms attend the dispase, and 81 Otls>s tln,cs
very few oS them bot the liscs h gsmsrnMy tiss
organ most involved. curc the iivss With
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2GO ACRED.

more or less, lying In Cecil County, Maryland,
near the Delaware line, and about four miles
southcrly from the town OF Elkton, on the line
of the proposed railroad from Ek,on to Middle
Town or Masscy's. About EIGHTY ACRES
are In WOODLAND, and the remainder is ara
hlc land, aud Is divided into six fields, NIL of
them wntcrcd, small stream of running water
passing through several of them. The soil Is Of
good natural quality, aud has been considerably
improved by lime and other fertilizers. There
Ia nm, fta Iur ~ lrri, arIn nf
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sfMMONy'

for rheasIIal lsaa. q
loss of sppstlis aad
c0stIve, soassslsBee
head u troubled viii
sntiou, cpooid derslp)o |
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FOR RENT.
Election Notice +!

4 y Election for Seven Directors OF the Middle
"A town Hall Company will hc held on Mon
day March aoth, in the Hall, between lhe hours
of and pm. SAML PENNINGTON,
mar ii-2w Secretary
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The Russian Prince.

The young Duke Alexis, who received
SO cordial reception in New York and
Washington, is thus described His
blonde hair wns combed bnck aud lay in
soft sill;en waves, leaving the high in.
tellectrnl forehead entirely exposed A
light wcll.trimmed mustache overhung
a pair Of lips ns soft mud rosy and rs
delicately cut rs, any that ever graced n
maidens face. y pair of whiskers, not
bushy nor yet nteagre, adorned the sides
Of his face, att the same time adding
much to his manly beauty. His well.
defined chin, his high, arched brow, the
classical cut OF his general features, and
the uncommon softness Of the skin,
were nll indications of his royal parent
age, thorough education, and princely
culture. Altogether his face was such n
one as every person could look upon
mt admire. aside from being marvel.
lousy handsome" It hRs the true
light Of intellect, ahd its whole express
sion is that of noble, ambitious, gen
tie, commanding, brave officer. Having
studied his face, one could not help re.
garding his muscular form. While
Standing erect in the presence of the
committee, the well.formed head tower
cl above them all, and even Gen, Nc
Dowell, the ginnt commander OF the
Eastern Division, was obliged to look up
whenever he addressed any remarks to
the Grand Duke. His broad shoulders,
deep chest, muscular arms and well.
made limbs, showed how thoroughly
every sinew of his body had been de-
veloped. The Duke was in the full uni
form Of lieutenant, consisting Of blue
cloth tunic, and pants, cooked hat, and
sword. His shoulders carried the
epaulettes customary to his rank, and n
massive epaulette extended from his
shoulder to his right breast. He wore n
sash OF blne watered silk, which repre-
sents the Order of Saint AndreaS, an
honor conferred on all Russian princes
of the blood ut thcir birth. His left
brcast was decorated with two badges,
one worn by the imperial family, the
other the order Of his regiment.
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Microscopic Wonders.
MI0SOSErTI.

Lcwinpck tells us OF IN insect seen
with u microscope, OF which twenty-seven
millions would only equal o mite.
Insects of'various kinds may bo seen
in the cavities Of grain OF sand
Mold is n forest OF beautiful trees, with
branches, leaves and fruit.
Butterflies are fully feathered
Hnirs are hollow tubes.
The suriace Of our bodies is covered
with scales like fish; single grain Of
sand would cover one hundred and fifty
OF these scnlcs, and yet scale coversfvc
hundred pores. Through these narrow
openings the sweat forces itself like water
through sieve. ... t.'
Tho mites make five hundred steps a
second. ...
Each drop Of stngnnnt water contains
world of animated beings, swimming
with MS much liberty ms whales in the
sea-.
Each leaf Inns n colony Of insects graz
ing oil it like COWS in u meadow.
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COnylcts ut Work.

There are two classes of labor employ
ed in the coal mines Of Tennessee, free
labor and convict labor-but the convict
never comes in contact with the lowest
workman. They are employedin differ
ent parts OF the mine and neyerGsf6e to-.
gother. NE Governor and the commit
tee proceeded lately to inspect the system
working the convicts They were first
taken to the stockade in which the con-
victs, to the number OF 115, are confined
when not at work. The area enclosed is
n little more than an acre Of ground, and
the palisade is OF stout timber sufficient
ly high 10 prevent escape Inside of
this inclosure are the cells and the va.
rious buildings required for the use of
the convicts. They cook their own
meals, preparing in the morning sufli-
cient food for their dinners. Atsunrise
they Rre taken to the mines under guard,
each man taking his dinner with him,
They are distributed through the mine,
two to work in each "clamber" or
"room " and certain task is allotted to
each gang, usually sixty dump carloads
per week, though the task varies accord
ing to the nature ofthe ground. Where
the vein is small or there is much wast.
age II less amount is required. For all
coal taken out in excess OF the task the
convicts receive pay. II they should fall
below the amount required Of them, and
there should appear no good reason, such
MS difficulty in the nature oithc ground,
or large percentage of the wastage, they
are punished for it. Thus far, however,
there has very rarely been found any
necessity forinhicting punishment, while
in the majority of instances the conyicts
have exceeded their tasks. Care is taken
nottoapportion MS much labor to unskill-
ed hands as to expert und active men.
At $50 p. NJ, they knock of work and
nre taken to their barracks, leaving their
implements behind them in the mine.
After cooking and eating their supper
they nre allowed to clean themselves and
dry their clothes, and then are locked up
in their cells for the night, The roll is
called Immediately afterwari, each pris-
oner being required to show himself to
the guard at the bar Of his cell when his
name is called. While they arc at work
in the mines two guards are stationed at
the entrance with shot-guns, loaded with
buck-shot, and this is found sufficient to
prevent escape. Every Sunday morning
the convicts are taken in gangs of ten Mt
time to the wash or bath house, and are
required to wnsh themselves thoroughly
aud to change their clothing. With these
regular baths, wholesome food, and med
ical attendance when they nre unwcll,
they are kept in good condition,
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lInntlng wIlh Leoparls In Bnroda.

The procession is formed, beaded by
q cart containing the Bhow Sahib, then
another with the cheetahs, or hunting
leopards, hooded, nnd looking anxious to
be of. Away we go across country, get
ting dreadfully knocked about, rs we
drive over everything, and the carts
have no springs. We have got about
three miles, and, now the excitement
begins, as we see an immense herd OF
antelopes. The Bhow Sahib does not
drive straight at them, but keeps work.
ing round, and gradually edging in. The
cheetphs sniff the mir, keeping their
noses pointed in the direction OF the
herd. We nre within about two hundred
yards the hood is taken off and Chez
tab let loose. He starts of almost Mt
right angles to the direction Of the herd,
gradually working in. Every now and
then, the stately old buck throws back
his horns, showing symptoms Of alarm ;
but the cunning cheetah crouches down
behind some bush, remaining there antil
the deer begin to Craze again, when he
steals few yards. For hundred yards
or SO n cheetah has greater speed than q
deer, but after that distance he is done.
This our friend well knows 50 he waits
till within TINT distance to discover him
self, singles out the back, chases him for
few minutes, makes spring on his
back, toppling him over aud seizing him
by the neck. The poor beast suffers ;
but our attention is attracted by really
pretty sight-the flight Of the remainder
OF the herd-composcd OF two or three
hundred Of probably the most graceful
little creatures in the world, who, in their
retreat, spring over all the little bushes
that obstruct their path. The "shirka-
rees," or huntsmen, run up othe victim
aud cut his throat. He is then cut open,
and some blood caught in a wooden
ladle. This is held near tho cheetah's
nose, and is so tempting that he lets go
his hold of the neck, drinks the blood, is
hooded and again placed in the cart,
ready for another run. We have two or
three more, aud return to nm excel
lent luncheon at the place, drink the
Guicower's health, which he gracefully
Through nm interpreter) acknowledges,
expressing his gratitude and the pleasure
It gives him to see SO many GUESTS. He
then takes the ladies' to see the Rance
privilege denied to the gentlemen.
This ends the mornings amusement.
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Furs for Winter Wear.

BoRs OF fur are the fashionable choicI
this season, says Now York fashior
journal, notwithstanding collars are fal
more comfortable. These boas vary ii
length from u mere neck-tie to those two
yards long yard and half or three
quarters is the favorite length. When
made OF fur having long fleece the boa
is round the shorter furs, such rs mink
and seal-sliin, are usually fiat boas.
Mufis are small and round, and the hand
soonest are furnished with thick faille
ribbon, in preference to tassels Of passe-
menterie or fur,
The novelty tins winter is sets Of silver
or black fox. These are very rare, aud
are as costly us Russian SABLE. The long
fur is light gray, with occasionally a
longer hair tippe,, with silver. 1t is rs
soft and downy narabout feathers,
and almost MS perisnable. A small muff
OF it costs $3.50. This fur is now priced
above any other for trimming velvet
cloakS. A border Of fox for half an inch
wide on the leather side, making trim.
ming nearly three inches wide, MS tue
fleece is long, costs from $40 to Sl2 n
yard,
The black mnrten fur, sometimes called
Alaska sable, is still considered exceed.
ingly stylish. A set OF it Of excellent
quality, consisting Of long round boa
and small mufI, may be had for S25 ;
some handsome specimens cost $50 or
$40. This is the popular and inexpen-
sive fur trimming for cloth, cashmere,
silk, and velvet. In selecting this trim.
ming readers are advised to buy that
costing So or 81 yard, instead OF lower.
priced qualities, made worthless by dyes,
or so badly dressed that the odor OF the
animal is discovered when the fur is
worn in warm room. A single narrow
fur bordep, showing only two or three
inches on the right side, is more stylish
than n broader one or n double row Of
fur
There is nothing new to relate of
sables. Mink, though not SO universally
worn Ns formerly, is still most desirable
fur. Medium sets Of dark mink Of good
quality cost from 500 to $50, according
to length of bon choicest dark mink
sets are Sl25. Coarse light mink is sold
very low. /.
Evening sets OF erminc are small round
muffs and very long boas, often more
than two yards in length, wound around
the neck. Fine sets cost from S45 to
$50, according to the length Of the boa.
Very fine chinchilla sets arc also worn
on drcssy occasions price $50.
A boa and muff OF fur seal make an
inexpensive and serviceable set that will
be worn by young ladies and misses.
The bon costs from S. to S25, the muff
from Sl2 to 90.
For children there are sets OF squirrel
lock, made OF the sides Of tho Siberian
squirrel. The tiny muff md boa cost
from S. to IS. sacques OF white cony
are shown for children OF from three to
twelve years, and are also mnde for in.
fants theSe cost from s13 to $40.
Fur turf ans for gentlemen have higher
round crowns than those formerly worn.
Made OF Fkal, the fashionable fur for
gentlemen, 'ahey cost from Sl2 TO Sl5 ;
Astrnkhan turbans aro SO. The seal.
skin facing on the collar md cuffs OF a
gentleman's. overcoat cost from $50 to
$40 {;
Carriuge robes of white arctic fox fur
arc still the choice for Indies use they
cost from 800 to SIPS.
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Men said at ycspers All is we'll
In ono Wlld night tho city fell;
Fol- nhrines OF prayer and mRrts Of gain
Before tho fiery hurricane. A
On threeseoro spires had sunset ahone,
Where Rhastly sunrise looked on none;
Men olasped each others hands, and said.
The City OF tho West Is dead
Bravo hearts who fought, In slow retreat,
The hen1a OF fire from street to street,
Turned, powerlcss, TO the bllnding glare,
The dumb defiance OF despair.
A sudden impulse thrilled each wire
That signaled round that sea OF Aro;
6wift words Of cheer, warm hcart-throbs came
In tears ofplty died the flannel
From East, from West, from South and North
The messages Of hope shot forth
And, underneath the AGyering wave,
The world, full-hnnded, reached TO save.
Fair seemed the old but fairer still
The now tho dreary void shall OIL,
With dearer homes than those o'erthrown,
For love shall lay each cornerstone.
Rise, stricken city from thee throw
Tho nshon sackclOlh OF thy woe;
And build, as to Amphion's Tyre,
To songs OF cheer thy walls again.
How shrivelled in thy hot distress
Theprimal sin OF sGlfshness!
How Instant rose, tn take thy part
The angel In tho human heart
All not In vain the flames that tossed
Above thy dreadful holocaust:
Tho Christ again has preached through thee
The Gospel OF Humanity
Then lit once more thy towers on high,
And fret with spires the western sky,
10 tell that God Is yet with US,
And love IL still miraculous
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DIP Nor READ THE PAPERs,-One Of
the painful results Of not reading the
newspapers is reported in Saratoga coun.
ty. 1t appears that at recent fro prop
crty was destroyed on which there wns
an insurance Of S2,5OO. The owner tripp.
ed lightly into the office where his ispolicy
was drawn, and producing the document,
said he guessed he would take thatmoney
The agent lookedht it, cxpectomted a
quantity Of tobacco juice on the callers
nigh boot, and then exclaimed "Why
in thunder don't you read the papers ?
/ gnve notiec fortnight since in tho
public press that the company went down
fiat busted-when Chicago went up,
Had you read the papers you could hnve
renewed your policy in company that
hadn't exploded, and been so much in.
AS 1t Is YOU nro so much ont" We trust
those who follow this mans example will
take warning,