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THE FALL RACES.
Meeting of the Southern District Ag
riculturaI Society - A Matchless
Speed Programme.

Sptcu rHnuc.
In response to the call of the Presi-
dent, Governor John G.. Downey, there
was very large gathering of the
members of the Southern District
Agricultural Society, at the Clarendon
Hotel on the 3Oth of May last.
The President called the meeting to
order at 81 A. NJ, and stated that the
meeting was for the purpose of naming
the days for the next annual fair; for
the purpose, also, of making a speed
programme, and for the transaction of
other important business.
Mr.. Slaughter moved that the speed
programme be made up at once, and
the following was agreed upon:
FIRST DAY.
First Race-Trotting; free for all
horses that have never beaten three
minutes; mile heats, best three in five,
to harness. Purse, $500; $50 to first,
$50 to second and $40 to third.
Second Race-Running; free for all
three-year-olds; mile heats, best three
in five. Purse, $500; $3.50 to first and
$3.50 to second. IF there are not two
bona tide entries from up country, then
this race will be declared off by the
Society.1
Third Race-Running; free for all;
five mile dash. Purse, $500; $3.50 to
first, $50 to second and $40 to third.
Fourth Race-Pacing; free for all
horses; mile heats, best two in three.
Purse, $50; 500 to first and fifty to
second.
SECOND DAY.
First Race = Trotting; free for all
three-year-olds; mile heats, best two
in three, to harness. Purse, $500; $18C
to first, $50 to second and $40 to third.
Second Race-Running; free for all
three-year-olds raised and owned in
the district; mile heats, best two in
three. Purse, $500; $3.50 to the first,
$50 to the second and $40 to the third.
Third Race-Hurdle race; free fol
all, 40 pounds Iup; mile and repeat
over four hurdles, each hurdle to be
three feet, not including the brush.
Purse, $3.50; 500 to the first and $5(
to the second.
THIRD DAY.
First Race-Trotting; free for al
horses that have never beaten $50
mile heats. best three in 5, to harness
Purse, $500; $50 to first, $50 to second
and $40 to third.
Second Race-Running; free for al
| two-year-olds owned in the district
single dash of mile. Purse, 5000
Sl25 to first, $50 to second and $25 tC
third.
Third Race-Running; free for al
in the district; half-mile and repeat
Purse, 5000; Sl25 to first, $50 to seeonC
and S25 to third.
| FOURTH DAY.
First Race-Trotting; free for all
mile heats, best three in five, to har
ness. Purse, $500; $500 to first, $l2l
to second and $50 to third.
Second Race-Running; free for all
mile heats, best three in five. Purse
$500; $500 to first, SIPS to second an(
$75 to third.
Third Race-Saddle race; free 70
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-06-04


which she exhibited iii saving the
life of her husband would do credit to
Joan of Arc. She is the daughter OF
Mr.. Humphreys, well known citizen
of Spadra, and is highly esteemed by
all who know her as lady of refine
ment and sterling worth. Her situa-
ton is truly pitiful, and calls for the
heartfelt sympathy of all.
THE MEXICAN
Who perpetrated the bloody work is a
short, heavy-set man, weighing about
one hundred and forty pounds. He is
probably forty years of age; has a
broad, flat face, small eyes, resem-
bling those of Chinaman; high,
broad shoulders, with short neck, and
wears scattering black whiskers,
which are intermingled with those of
sandy color But little is known of
him in the neighborhood where the
robbery was committed only that he
has been living with Se1or Lugo on
the Ranchito. A native whom we
met ON our road returning to the city,
claimed to know the man; he said
that his real name is Tres Pinos, hut
that on account of his stout appear
ance he is nicknamed Ell Gordo-"the
fat.o He owns quite an extensive
ranch, and has lived in the county for
a long time.
HIS CONTEMPORARIES
Are not known; neither is it certain
that he had any, as Mr.. Turner and
his wife saw no one at the time except
Ell Gordo. But party who observed
the man when he came to the store
early in the evening, says that he had
in his company an American and a
Mexican. This being the case, the
three probably conspired together to
effect the murder and robbery. Owing
to the bungling work of the fat man,
their plans were somewhat frustrated,
and they were obliged to make off
with only a small part of the booty
which they expected to secure.
THE PURSUIT.
Officers Haire Of this city amt Bry-
ant Of the Monte, with posse of men,
are out after the robbers. Up to the
time when our reporter left the place,
nothing had been heard from pursuers
or pursued.
LATER.
7 DR.. Mckee left Puente ranch at
half-past 4 o'clock, and arrived in the
city early last evening. From him
we gained few additional particu-
lars. Mrs. Turner was resting quite
comfortably and experiencing but lit
tie pain from her wound when the
Doctor left her. The chances for her
recovery are much better than at first
supposed, though there is still much
danger of fatal results. The officers
have elected
SOME IMPORTANT POINTS
Concerning Ell GordO which it is
hoped will lead to his capture. 1t
seems that he was engaged to be mar
ried to a young woman living near the
Monte, and the nuptials were to have
been consummated in a few days.
Whether it was to provide himself
with the means necessary to carry out
his matrimonial enterprise, or wheth-
er it was owing to his natural deprav-
ity or to the effects of bad whisky
that he was impeled to commit the
bloody deed, is as yet matter of con-
lecture. The officers placed a watch
on the house of the robbers lady-love
last night, and if he should venture
upon the premises, which he will be
likely to do, his capture will be GER
tain. The sixty dollars which he had
in his wallet at the time of the rob-
berry, had been paid to him by Lugo a
few days previously when he had quit
work on that gentIeman,S ranch.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-06-04
Look here, weary woman-there i

Look here, weary woman-there is
rest for you! Steam will do your washing |!
The new patent Climax Washer, just intro
duced in Los Angeles, is a self-acting ma
chine, and dspes all dread of wash-day. 1t
stops the use of the wash-board; it stops all
the handwriting and labor in washing it
neither rubs, nor scrubs, pounds, nor man.
giles, and therefore neither wears, tears, nor
Injuries the most delicate fabrics. 1t washes
any clothing, no matter how dirty, from the
coarsest blanket to the finest lace, in from % 10
40 minutes. AS we are selling the Washers on
their own merits, we will deliver them to you
for your approval. If they do not perform as
and get one on trial, at the DOLLAR STORE,
l02 Main street, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-06-04
PIPIFAX.

This remarkable curative herbal
preparation is entirely unlike and greatly
superior to any other recuperant ever dis
covered.
1t strengthens the living vital nervaurlc
principle, and gives energy to the muscles,
nerves, flaments, membranes, and all tissues
of the internal organs.
PIPIFAX-Keeps the skin in supple
condition; the cuticle plant; the pores open
and brings the blood to the surface; thereby
enabling the system to counteract these bane.
full atmospheric Influences.
PIPIFAX-Passes through the blood, car
ries off by Precipitation and other excretions
the efiete and injurious materials of the body.
1t is soothing, Alternative and Decorative Used
methodically and nationally, aided by suita-
BILE diet, it produces most important changes
in the system, contributing t, the reconstruc-
ton OF tissues, and removes vitiated matter
which has become not only useless but inju-
rious. No other article has ever been intro
duced which combines in such an extraord-
nary degree the principles of an efficient anti
bilious agent and tonic. Try 1t and be con-
WINGED.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-06-04
0UTLAWRY.

Robbery ami Attemptei Mur Ter near
El MOnte-The DepredatOrs are two
Mexicans and nm American-Fhey
seriously Wound DIR. w. 4. Turner
and His Wife, and make Oft with
Small Booty - Full Particulars as
Cleaned by our Reporter. who Wis.,
tied the Scene of the Tragedy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-06-04
NOTICE..

A FEW BOARDERS CAN BE ACCOM-.
"A modated, with pleasant Rooms, at rea-
sonable rates. Cars leave for Los Angeles at
10 A. NJ; returning, arrive ut L. M.
San Gabriel, June 3d, 1874.
I'm y DAVID l.. HALF
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-06-04

The only place in the city to get
choice Engravings, Chromos, Oil Paintings,
ETC., is at NJ. V. Ponet's, 66 Main street, where
you can buy them cheap for cash, or pay in
weekly installments of from % cents to 81, ac-
cording to the amount purchased.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-06-04
Special Notices.

Ma The tide ofimmigration is steadily set
ting In, and the first thing eastern people do
is to throw away their New York Hats and buy
new one of DESMOND. They say there is no
comparison between the two.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-06-04

Agency Liverpool and London and
Globe Insurance Company. Assets, s2l ,OOo,-
600. Agency State Investment Insurance
Company, Fire and Marine. Assets, S360,OOO
ut Brodrick's Book Store, near the Post0ffice
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-06-04
NOTICE..

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
N Proposals for Printing 800 COPIES of
the NEW AMENDED CITY CHARTER in
Pamphlet Form, will be received by the Com
mon Council, at its next Session Thursday
June 4th, 1871 NJ. KREMER,
jun3td City Clerk.
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In THE SUPREME COURTOF THE DISTRIOT
l. OF COLUMBIA,
M ETROPOLITAN DOLLAR STORE.

The following NEW GOODS have Just been re.
ctived and are offered at my we'll In own low figures
guarantee saving Of from Is to SO cents every
Ind that each article speaks for itself.
iPnss. Q,,y seene,y aud Hudson River, Osnirsl
Allegheny N ouLtsins River and abroad scenes
=, &C &C., at 81 per dozen.
Fine PocketboCks aud Wallets, from sc to al
splendid Rubber Dire ssiDg Combs, rs aud so cents,
Iooth and Nail Brushes a5o.
Checktr and Backs snmon Boards, with men, Dice
Ladies' 2button X ids, fne quality, 81
I Isaa, s sDd Work Beckett. o. soo and &c
Extra Large and heavy Jspanned Walters, 49,. sos.
FIJI Smell and Pearl handle blade Pocket Knives
EEIsli.h shawl Straps, SOC. and 81.
Ladies', best Iron Frame II zee, s pair for 81.
G. MIS-, best British heavy socks, 5 pair for ri
css soap sf &c PIECES s1S pieces for '
! me and stI opg suspenders. Soc.
q Ps S,S cheins nts
Gents extra fire Plated Chains, 81.
Ladies Cha ,s elaine and Opera Chains g.
sdies, Ball Drops and Earrings, very fine, 81.
G9ld Plated. Ensmeled, Stone and other sIesye
sciid Gold Studs, Pearl center, 81 per set, very
Cents Solid Gid Masonic and Odd Fellows Pins,
Plain Onyx, Moss Agate. M ontana Agate, and Alas
ka Diamond RiDss, 81.
Alsska Single Studs, zoe.
RLther and Jet Nee kIaces. Chstalsiaes, Bracelets
and sets, very handsome, 81.
All of these articles will challenge your admira.
ton, and TO see them will be TO buy them.
B. SILVER BERG,
metropolitan Dollar Store,
3l2 SEVENTH STBEET,
febeltr NEAR PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-25

The lesson Of the Ere In this city yesterday,
where the flames ran along the hollow cor
nice and open roof framing from one end
Of the row Of fourteen dwellings to the
other, Is the necessity for fire walls to
prevent disastrous connagrations and posi-
bic loss OF life. Yesterdays fire would doubt
less have been confined to the house In which 1t
originated, had that dwelling been separated
rom the adjoining residences by nine inch
brick walls extending few feet above the roof.
When part walls are of lath and plaster, or only
four inches in thickness of brick work, built only
TO tie roof tran they constitute very inef Gent
barriers against fire. 1t will not do to wait until
some great calamity happens before enforcing
proper building regulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-25

The remarkable Temperance movement in
the West, initiated by the women of Ohio, shows
as yet no signs of slsckening. aud rather prom
ires 20 90 on with increased impetus over the
whole country after the manner of the "Wash
iDgtOrisn movement" of many years ago. and
the later Father Matthew movement That the
result will be permanent is to be doubted but
OF the sweeping present success there can be no
question. Much of its power is doubtless due to
the moral strength and personal sympathy If
gains from the fact that the movers in il are
women, the class that the great sufferers
from inten persnce, and who, therefore, are
recognized as having the right to bring all
their influence to bear to stop the sale of
liquor to Their cons, fathers and husbands
WHEN, a. in the case at most OF the points in the
West, where the experiment has beensried, the
most respectable ladies In the community unite
In solid phalanx and bring their fearful remon-
sushces and prayers to bear upon the liquor
sellers, II Is no easy matter for the latter to
resist the pressure. The crusaders will, however
hardly achieve the same success by the same
means In our large cities where the ladies how
ever prominent in their own circles would be
little known to the liquor sellers, and their
influence or entresties would have little weight
with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-25

The want Of facilities in the matter of street
railways Is especially apparent on a stormy day
like the present. One might frequently walk
from the Capitol building half way to George
town before being overtsken by car, and
many persons prefer to do this rather than to be
packed into filthy, steaming car, crammed
almost to sufocation. The great trouble, even
In fine weather, is that the companies do not
put enough cars on. In New York and other
large cities the street railway companies find it
20 their interest to run a large number of cars,
the result being liberal patronage by the pub.
lie
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where to Advertise.

The STAR, which, from its start, has been the pa
Der OF the people, has, By the pains taken to make
a. sssfe, reliable, newsy and acceptable visitor to
every family, gained Q popularity amongst all classes
ct the immunity secord to that Of no Newspaper in
theeountry with the same area Of population Keep
ing full pace with the aordinary growth of the
city, and reaching every household in the District
ana vide rsnge outside, The STAR has nov at
tanned circulation very mach larger than that o
al the other city dailies combined This s no idle
claim, but one We are prepared to establish 1t any
time By "bsoks and papers" And this circulation,
as stated above, Is universal, reaching the bust
ness community, the wealthy, the great indus
triai forces, the skilled mechanics, the Isboring
men, the bankers, the merchants, the house.
Keepers, the government employees, the Congress
men-in short, there IL circle where The
f1AR - not q regular and welcome guest. The
esult is that The STAR affords unsurpassed ad-
Naotages . medium Of communication between
oil eiassss Of the community, the way Of the sd
usiment Of demand and supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-25

The mayor of Alexandria, W. y. Berkley,
has been promoted postmaster. Some may
think this singular promotion, but it will
he unferstood when II is known that the
compensation of mayor in Alexandria is but a
few hundred dollars, while tn at OF postmaster
is some thousands. Such promotions are gen.
eIally appreciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-25

In almost every legislative body there are
number OF employees whose services are OF no
value, but who nevertheless draw their paw with
religious punctuality. In the New York Iegisla-
ture the other day motion was made to appoint
additional door-keepers, and one Of the mem
bers opposed it on the ground that the lesisla-
tive doors were sufficiently guarded. Said he
'tI do not see the need of 80 MANY walters in
this House. have slept three In q bed during
my lifetime, but 1 never was so crowded as
walters are about this Capitol. Thew are 80
thick IL II very difficult TO transact business
and can see no necessity for adding to their
multiplicity. Is IL the carrion or the money
they are after? Where the carbon Is there
VIII the crows be gathered together. 1 hope
members will have some regard for the feelings
OF their constituents in spending their money
a little CT il. This may be deemed 'niggardIy >
as has been charged in some quarters, but 1 do
not see anything niggardly in observing proper
economy In spending other peoples money"
Our national legislature might, while cutting
down the salaries OF government employees, re-
0ueing estimates, &c, practice a little OF this
klnd OF economy in their own body. We print
90 a suggestion the other day to the effect that
ltOoaoly many more clerks than are necessary
are employed on committees. since many of the
Iauer DO not meet twice during the session. and
consequently the clerks Of such committees
nave pothing to do but TO deplete the public
treasury TO the tune OF over 500 per month
This is a wrong that should be rightsd nv a
Congress which PTitles itself upon being c,rs,rI
OF the peoples money.
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WIN the president Of our Board Of Health,
himself an able parliamentarisn, inform rs
~hJ the members Of that body, in their Official
spterooorse' dub each other Professor
" Doetor, &c. instead OF plain =. Mister ?''
because ~ want to know
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IOI FICIAL.I
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

WASHINGTON, d. o., February 1itb, iG4
Information has been received ct tSis DE psrtment
from nr. A. Morrsal, the CONSUL Of the Uuited
States ct Bar Jose, Costa Rice, II tbs DEATH the
nth dap Of Jsous'y, liza, at san -, OF Francis
Herbst, Of Wsshipgton city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-25

The New York ExPr,ss rises, with SONAR
nation, to deny the Oft repeated story thatit /,
10 be sold cut and converted into party organ.
The EzpTeS il may be added, is In q thorough.
ly prosperous csa6i:Ion- .sa there Is no reason
Why IL should change hands or 20 out OF tue
control Of its able and industrious editor, Mr.
Erastus Broo.s, ~ho, despi'e his modesty, has
had more to do with the success OF the paper
than any other person
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Complaint h made by q correspondent Of the
free-and-easy style OF car conductors to lady
passengers Many OF them seem to believe in
tne virtue OF "a laying on Of hands," and on
she slightest pretext, the writer says place their
paws (maDy OF them not over-clean) on the
ladies' shoulders, and frequently around their
waists, In "helpingr them into the car. Such
familiarity is offensive and should be checked.
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nIssoI UTIoN The oopsrtner. hip herstofore
aud Thomns W Emit b, ur~,r the name s,yIe ana
IS the firm Of w. y. eOTTRRLL q co, has this
cay been DISSOLVED BY mutual CONSENT r W
Smith wtl hdfawfDg from said firm. All parties
moving the mselves indie bted to the late frm will
PIE ase call af the once corner ID street aud Indi-
hose harfns claims against the same will present
them Tor settlement. WIN. p. COTTRELL.
3 C0rTRetL.
TH0S. W. SMITH.
IT, business will be c,ndncted at the old stand,
py W. r; 4: B. COrTRELL, under tbs name,
Eve. snd as the ffm Of COrTRkLL BROS.
Thank al for oil favors in the D asst, we respe =
tuIiy solicit continuance OF the same.
IN retiring from the 6rm Of W. p. Cottrell Co.,
lcheerfully commend to nav friends and the public
generally the new firm Of W. p. 3. B. COT.
n Il, and respectfully r. 9rsss cSntinn>nes Of
wA.HISsIoS. D. O.. Feb. II. iSi. febas 81
TNTHE SUPREME COURTOF THE DISTRIOT
Il OF COLUMBIA,
Holdtns a Special Term, February f4th, 1874.
In the case Of Mi anda Bailey, administrator
OF CARROLL BAILEY. deceased, the admins
the Supreme Court Of the District of Columbia
aforesaid, appointed TUESDAY, March 2ltb, A.
ID. 1874, Tor the final settlement and distribution
of the personal estate Of said deceased aud of the
assets in hand, as far as the same have been col
lscted and turned into money; when aud where all
The creditors and heirs of said deceased are notified
t. attend, with their claims properly vouchei, or
they may otherwise by law be excluded from ali
bebee N said deceaseds estate: Pror,ded copy of
this order be published a week for three weeks
IN the Evening Star previous to the said day.
f.e5-w ST. Test:-A.WEBSTER,R Register of Wills
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hFG Q, o; FAN the msmbers of JOHN
10y FCOOk LODGE, No. ,1s5, G. U o. U.
=, and all members of Sister Lodges pod stand
lpg are requested To attend the funeral Of Bro. p
N. q. DANIkL BOsTON, from his late residence
on Capitol HILL betwesn LIST and "a streets east and
and O str. cts north, THURSDAY, February 26,
lS4 brethren will puJ ctuslly anerd in full regs-
O'Clock m. BY oder.
n. TILGaMAN BOSS, N. @.
w. IL N, K y llr
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OHAS. 8. JOHNSON,
feb7i st IChron. hRepl Secretary

M. L. CHURCH (SOUrHJ -Th, annual
Wy SUNDAY School Missiog msetIug Of the
Ave church will be held on WEDNESDAyEVEN
ING, the 10th. Rev THOs. GAURD and T J MA
GRUbBR, of Baltimore, will address the esting.
Exercises TO commence at ia O'Clock. tRepuSli-
car times-I fe23-3t
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OF PUbLIC WORKS
w DISTRICT OF CULUM RIA.

WASH NGToN, February n, 1874.
O-dsr>d, That from and after this date 10 per.on
shall be allowed to erect fence the parking
IN front OF his property II pattern other tn
thst established By the Board for this purpose
All parties to " HIM, upon application to the
ard, permission for the erection of such fences
shall be given must conform strictly the instr
loEs OF the Engineer In charge, to whom tn will
be referred for plan and De scri ption.'
By orrler Of the Beard.
OHAs a JOHNSON
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GLAw DEPANF EEsffY.' HOWARD UNI
annual Ccmmenct mept Exercises will he he on
THURSDAY EVENING, the 26t b in t., at o'clk,
at ths First Congregational Church, corner OF 10Th
and streets, in this city Exercises by members of
graduating class: cobferring degrees and address By
Prof j n LANGsTON. acting President OF the Uni
yerstty, aDr address TO graduating class by Hon o.
p MORTON. The public invited att nd. f24 st
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BOARDING.

BOARDING.
EOR RENT-Betirsble ROOMS, with or without
i BOARD, at No. 1924 street, near Franklin
Sqosre. feb24-3."
GOOD BOARD CAN BE HAD IN PRIVATE
" family for q gentleman and wife or for two or
three single gehtim MN, at ala 9th street north
west. feb1S-3t.
TWO GEETLEMEH CAN BE ACCOMO-
L dated with two fine communicating Rooms and
summer; ter ms, SIS per month, each. Address "X
;" Star Office. feb2O-sts
V'REM0NT HOUSE, corner of I'd street and In-
rtr week; $50 to $40 per mohth. Elegant suites OF
Two Anu three rooms mmuncsting. House ali
newly furnished and heated with steam, feblJ. I'm
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- N o T 1 O 4 :.

Wy
BOARD PUBLIC WORKS, DISTRICT OF COLUNBIA,l
WASHINGTON, February n, 1874 (
The building regulations in force in the District
are an ended a. follows:
The area IN which the erection of wooden build
inss IN the city Of Washington is prob bited com
me- My called the fire limits Of the city, IL hereby
extended so as to include the space bounded by L,
and tets and Seventh AID New Jersey avenue
northwest.
By order of the Board
fel 2l-st CHAS. Y Johnson Sacratarv
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ESSOHEHOK'S MAHD6AhE PILLS.-Thsse
sS Fills are composed exclusively Of vegetable
ingredients, and although they entirely sEpersede
the use OF mercury do no: leave any OF rs injurious
edecte. They act directly BON the liver, and are
valuable remedy In all cases Of ceranRement rezuif-
ing from . Gisordersd state Of that organ, Liver
Complaint, Bilious Disorders, Indigestion, Sick
Hesdache, Typhoid Feysrs, &o., &C., All suocumb 20
he free use OF Schenct g Mandrake Pills. Tor sale
oB Al DruRsfsSs and Dealers. ml-n