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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-26

Attention. Howard InvincibIes, Attention
The officers and members of this club will ssembe
at their hall, No 1913 st Charles street, MON
DAY, September %, 1874 at o'clock. p. NJ in tu
uniform for the purpose of participating in our first
grand torchlight procession. Members will please
be punctual
ROUTE OF PROCESSION
From hall down st Charles street to Royal. down
ROYAL to st Louis, to Chartres, up Chartres to
Camp, up Camp and Prytana to Felicity, to Maya
ziue down Magazine to Caope Callope to Camp,
down Camp to Julia uls to ST. Charles, to hall,
ahl re the procession will be dismissed.
By order: FRANK MCELROY.
Grand Marshal.
A WFBFR Secretary .tv
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-26

For Criminal SheriH-The many Friends O
j. E. GUILLOTTE, ESQ., propose to submit hii
name as candidate for Criminal Sheriff, subject t.
the a. ton Of the Democratic Parish Convention
al toc5+ MANY FRIENDS.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-26

NOR RENT-FROM 1sr OCTOBER-HOUSE
IL No. 273 Camp street, halls Is rooms, gas fix
lures bathing room, pantry detached house OF
rooms cisteln hrdrant, large yard brick nclosure,
coach cate. Apply at 235 St Charles street SIS tt
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-26

LNOR ENT-IMMEDIATELY,. OR FROM 1ST
l. of October. the very fine modern improved two
story brick house, Balonne and Josephine
streets containing eight bedrooms double parors,
large dining ROOM bath and wash rooms; also gas and
water mprov elents, with fixtures Modern I'm
proved cottages jackson and Dryades streets
ten apartments bath and wash rooms gas and water
improvements. For further particulars, apply to
JAS. COYI4E. 40 Baro,ne street. Ii. NJ ROBIN
son Real Estate Accent si3 lu*
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-26

nFFlCE TO RENT-A SPACIOUS, WELL
~ lighted office, second floor, No. 12s Gravie:
street Superior accommodation for Notary. Pos
session Immediately. Apply on the premises s25 tt
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-26

We are authorized to announce Capt. Guy
DREUX as a candinate for Or minal Sheriff tor thu
parish of Orleans, subje to the nomination OF thu
Parish Convention. sli tO3'
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-09-26

| J,OR REN1-THE WEI l. LOCATED THREE
! l. story Granite Frent Store, No. TO Magazine
street Possession given on the lst of October. For
particulars apply at = AID Canal street, OF
! Delta. se6 tt
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
Slang talk bv Young Ladies.

Young ladies have but little idea
of the impoliteness and bad effect of
the slang phrases often used in So
called polite society. An exchange
says, in word of advice to any
who are partially or wholly addicted
to it =
i" You have no idea how it sounds
to ears unused or averse to it, to
hear a young lady say, when she
is asked if she will 60 with you to
some place, Not much " or, have a
previous engagement, or ifrequested
to do something she does not wish,
to hear her say, Cant see it
Not long ago | heard Il young
miss, who is educated AMI accom-
pli>hed, in speaking Of young man,
say she intended to go for him :.
And when her sister asked her
assistance ut some work, she ans
wercd, Not for Joe :
"Now, young ladies Of unexcep>
ton bic character and really good
education fall into this h.hi,, think
ing II n W smarrnrss +" answer
back III ,l.ng phrases; and they
SOON slip hippantiy from their
tongues with a saucy pertness that
is neither lady>hke nor becoming
Il bet, or you bet,' is bad enough
among men who are trading horses
or land; but the contrast Is startl>
ing and positively shocking to hear
those words issue from the lips of
a young lady.-They seem at once
to surround her with the
rougher association Of mems daily
life, and bring her down from the
pedestal Of purity to their own
coarse level.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

An expert corps of Musicians will be in
readiness during the season to give zest and
pleasure to the tieeting hours.
A First Glass Bar, Billiard Rooms, Bowling
Alleys, and Shooting Gallery, is attached to
the Hotel.
Yachts and Row Boats for Hunting and
Fishing parties, Fast Sailing, and well man
aged, can be had at any time to convey per-
sons 10 such points as is desired.
CROQUET GROUND has been arranged
for the the use of the Guests OF the Eotel,
where all who delight in this healthy and
beautiful game may do so, Free OF Charge.
THE TABLE will be supplied with every
article to be found at the tirst-class Hotels OF
the interior, besides Oysters, Escoilops, Soft
Crabs, Sea Turtle, Terrapins, Lobsters, and
every variety of Fish aboundng in the pro-
life waters of the HarbOr and Ocean.
An abundant supply of Ice has been provi-
ded, which will be furnished our Guests, free
of charge.
The subscriber having had much expert
ence lat home and abroad) in Hotel keepings
and aided by competent and courteous Assis
tants, flatters himself by strict attention tC
business and with corps of well trained
and obllging servants at his command, he viii
be able to give entire satisfaction to all who
may patronize him.
TERMS Per Day, $3.50; One Week
$500; Two Weeks, S25 90; Three Weeks
S35 90; Four Weeks, $3.50 Calendar Month
$500
Children and Servants, half price. Specia
arrangements with Families and Excursion
lists.
| All business communications should h
/ addressed TO
GEO. W. CHARLOTTE,
| June 5, 1S74-2m. Proprietor.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
A Register.

They have register in New
Orleans called Bradshaw's which
gives information as to the social
and pecuniary standing Of the citi>
zens of that place. It is remark
ably hard on the dashing young
men and supposed>to>be wealthy
bachelors. The young women
all study it, and it is the parents S
pade mecum. Several promising
mesalI.ances have been prevented
by information received" in this
way. Not long ago a stern parent
instituted inquiries touching par~
ty who was seriously affecting his
daughter. The party looked we'll,
talked well, cut a tremendous fig
ure, and was atmospheric to de>
gree seldom seen in a hotel clerk.
But Bradshaw said: Bad lot
no money fond of liquor plays
cards on Sunday; has wife and
FIVE children West: once forged his
uncle's name, but got the matter
settled on account of the family
Bradshaw's candor must, indeed,
be appalling. His introduction to
New York might not be altogether
unsatisfactory to some parties.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
A Dodge.

An JIishman took the contract
to dig a public well. When he had
dug about twenty five feet below
the surface, he came one morning
and found it caved in, filled nearly
to the top Pat looked cautiously
around and saw that no one was
near, then taking off his hat and
coat he hung them on the windlass,
and crawling into some bushes, he
awaited the result Of events. In a
short time the citizens discovered
that the well had caved in, and
seeing Pats hat and coat they
supposed that he was at the bottom.
of the excavation. Only a few
hours Of brisk digging cleared the
loose earth from the well. Just as
the citizens had reached the bottom
and were wondering where the body
was, Pat came walking out of the
bushes, and very good-natured
thanked them for relieving him Of
sorry job. The tired diggers
were disgusted, but the joke was
too good to allow anything more
than a hearty laugh, which soor
followed.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

Rrmodeled and reftted By ROBERT ID. GRA-
HAN, Esq, Of Mecklenbarg County, North
Carolina, is noso open for the recep-
ton of Guests.
FOR THE SEASON OF 1874, UNDER A
NEW MANAGEMENT. q
This Hotel is beautifully situated immedi-
ately over the waters of the Harbor, with
fine view of Fort Macon, Old Topsail inlet,
and the Atlantic Ocean. The Tide Hows
semi-daily under the Building, thereby pro
noting cleanliness and GOODNESS, while flies
and mosquitoes are almost unknown. This
is the only Hotel SO favorably situated on the
Atlantic Coast.
The building is so constructed as to render
it peculiarly desirable to those seeking health
and pleasure.
THE ROOMS are commodious and accessi-
ble to the sea breeze, with piaZzas on the
Sea-front, and delightful plank walks, free
from sand and dust, for the enjoyment of Pc
iestrians.
BATHING HOUSES, neatly fitted out. on
an improved plan, are attached to the Hotel,
where guests can enjoy the refreshing sea-
bath.
THE SURF is one most attractive features
Of this Justly celebrated Summer resort, and
former patrons will recognize a decided im-
provement in the CommOdious Dressing
Rooms, conveniently located upon the beach.
A LAKE, inclosed near the Hotel, will af-
ford facilities to guests who do not care to go
in the Surf, to bathe and learn the art OF
swimming
THE BALL BOOM has been constructed
over the water, on the sea-front of the Hotel,
having suspension roof 50x75 feet over it,
40 feet high, and splendid view of the Ball
Room is had from the Piazza or Galleries
The Ball Room will be lighted with Siivered
Mica DETECTING Chandeliers.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

AMBITIoN.-That is the bravest
ambition which is vigorous enough
to overleap the little life here
The highest aspirations seek not
fame. Whatever we can do of
good in this world, with our facul>
ties or our affections, rises to God
as humanity's song of praise. Amid
the million tongues ever joining to
swell the holy music of that song,
are those which sound loudest and
grandest here, the tones which
travel sweetest and purest up to
the eternal throne, which mingle in
the most perfect harmony with the
anthem of the angel choir. May
not the most obcure life be digni-
fed by lasting aspiration, and
dedicated to a noble aim p Walkie
Collins.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
TIE
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gnqnirer~ ~S,outberner.
sE "
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1874
From the Petersburg (Va) Index Appeal
GTDEON'S BAND.

There ;S'a Franklin Wood,
NlIn ~ould hold his office il he could,
But the RadS are certainly beat
AID The be / iur him i to lake up his re-
treat.
He has au Old tip buggy and all iron grey
We hope sufficient To take him away,
And il either of these should happen TO fail
We will complete his journey on a rail.
We ar" entirely rid OF the niggers in blue,
Who dlrw nur money aid had nothing 10 d"
They rar Now retire ani take back seals
Ar,d We Wi! appoint white men 10 walk their
heats.
Whe ever there was Il low in town,
The cuHard. scamp> cunld never be found
Thee was litlIe Gray who VAS in command,
But J'stulS aud bowie krivrs he con d mol
sIand.
There va, Oil M n Steward. ,lr cock ,r he
hill.
Bu' hin ( fi..' ", cluri, has st.l l,.> III
ILL.,. las .lurs :, .mk las 'nauy ii d4>
And lhou2rt "r .iIr hli he Was aIwa>. 1"
stay.
But 10, old eel you have lost your stand,
SO take mp your duds and leave this land;
You have held this office for a ood long
tide
But this time, Jimmie, We will let you slide:
Goodbye, Jimmie
There was Mr. Doggeit, the lager man,
Who told us his party could control this land;
Bui We could not see it in that light,
So we fought his party and gained the fight.
Goodbye, Dogeett!
There was nieger Chisel that stack on a
horse,
And thought this town he would always
boss;
We are certain this is a white mans town
And no nigger officers shall be found,
Farewell, John
There is old Max Marshall, the sly little
thief,
Who is making his living on rotten beet;
OF all the Yanks that came on here,
Old Max Marshall can steal his share.
We hope ahen they leave this wrecked oid
town
All hands may be peni:entiary bound
We know they are most contemplate scamps
And all they wanted was TO steal our stamps
The new charter has passed,
And we are free people at last,
Goodbye Liza Jane.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

"EDEOGRAPHY A new book on the art
of Writing by Sound a complete system oi
Phonetic Short Hand, the shortest, most sim.
pie, easy, and comprehensive, enabling any
one in a short time to report trials, speeches
sermons, &c. The Lords Prayer is written
With 40 strokes of the pen, and no words pei
minute The unemployed should learn thi:
art. Price by mail 50 cents. Agents wanted
Address T. ". EVANS IL co, I39 ;. 1th St
Phila., Pa. iw
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
LIVINGSTONE Is DEAD.

For 80 Years Millions have iRtently watch
ed his perilous yet heroic struggles, and
grand achievements and now eagerly desire
the Complete Life History of this tcOr'd-re-
,.otcned hero and bcnefactor, which unfolds
also the curiosities and wealth of a wild and
wonderful country. 1t is Just ready. 1000
agents soQnted quickly. One agent sold lS4,
another 196 one icce6. For particulars, ad-
dress HUBBARD BROS, either Phila., Bos-
ton or Gin. o, 3W.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

DR.. sharp's Specific cures Dyspepsia, Liver
Complaint, Constipation, Vomiting of Food
Sour Stomach, Water brash, Heartburn, Dow
Spirits, &c. In thirty-five years never failing
to cure the most obstinate cases. Sold by
druggists generally. WIN HOWARD, agent
for Tdrboro', N. c. Depot, 145 Eighth St,
N. Y. Circulars mailed on application. 4w
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
DR.. RAILWAYS
Observation-Disclosures

perfectly ;aseless. elegantly coated With sweet gum.
purge regulate. purify, cleanse and strengthen Rad
ways Pills for the cure of al disorders Of the stomach
Liver, Bowels Kidneys, bladder, Nervous Diseases.
Headache. Constipation Cosveness, Indigestion Dys
pepsia, Biousness, Bilious Fever, inflammation of The
Bowels, Piles, and ali Derangements OF the Internal
Viscera- Warranted Ia effect Il positive cure. Purely
Vegetable containing no mercury, minerals or deieer
Gus drugs
few doses OF RADWAY's PILLS viii fee the sys
TEN from all the above named disorders Price 70 ce"t
per Box. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS
READ FALSE AND TRUE" Send letrr
stamp to RADWAY d CO., No. % Warren ST., New
YORK Information worth thousands will be sent yol
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
The Great Cause Of Human
Misery.
Just Published, IN a Sealed Enrelope Price
sic cents.

sic cents.
A Lecture on the Nature, Treat
M ment and Radical cure of Sem
NSA inal Weakness, or Spermator-
rhea, induced by Self-Abuse, Involuntary
Emissions, Impotency, Nervous Debility ,and
1mpediments to Marriage generally; Piles,
Consumption, Epilepsy, and Fits; Mental
and Physical Incapacity, &c-By ROBERT
J. CULVERWELL, NJ. d., Author of the
" Green Book" &c.
The world-renowned author, in this ad-
mirable Lecture, clearly proves from his own
experience that the awful consequences of
Self-Abuse may be effectually removed
without medicines, and without dangerous
surgical operations bougies, instruments,
rings or cordials, pointing out a mode of
cure at once certain and effectual by which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition
may be, may cure himself cheaply, privately
and radically. This Lecture will prove a
boon to thousands and thousands.
Sent under seal, to any address, in plain
sealed envelope, on the receipt of six cents,
or two postage stamps. Address the Pub
fishers, CHAS. J. G. KLINE g. CO.,
127 Bowery, New York, P. 0. Box 4, $50.
Oct. IS, 1878. 1y.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
The Brown Cotton Gin.

The attention ofiplanters and others is again
called to the above old and reliable make of
Cotton Gins. They are furnished this year
greatly improved, and nothing which an ex-
perience Of thirty years in their manu-
facture could suggest has been left undone to
.lake them the most reliable and perfect Cot
ton Gin in market. AS the result of our
efforts we need only refer to their established
reputation and wide-spreadlpopularity. For
Perfection of Workmanship, Strength, Dura-
bility, Light Running. and quantity and quail
ity of lint produced, we challenge competi-
ton. We are prepared to soarront to any
reasonable extent perfect satisfaction to every
planter or operator. The Gins are sold at
the lowest possible prices for good machines,
and on reasonable terms. We invite exam
inatioh of the samples in the hands of our
local agents who will give all desired infor-
nation and furnish applicants with circulars
and copies of commendatory letters from
parties using the Gins in all sections of the
cotton planting country. Circulars, Price
Lists, and other information, may be obtained
of our agents or by addressing
THE BROWN COTTON GIN CO.,
New London, Conn.
PENDER & JENKINS, Agents, Tar rboro, N. c,
May sth, 1874 1y.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
WATERS Philharmonic, Yes
per & Orchestral ORGANS

mode, and combine Purity of Voicing with
great volume of tone. Suitable for Parlor,
Church, or Music Hall. WATERS NEW
SCALE PIANOS have great power and fine
singing tone, with all modern improvements
and are the Best Pianos made. These;Organs
and Pianos are warranted for years. Prices
Extremely Low for cash or part cash, and
balance in monthly or quarterly payment
Secondhand instruments taken in exchange
Agents Wanted in every County in the L. s.
and Canada. A liberal discount to teachers
Ministers, Churches, Schools, Lodges, etc
illustrated Catalogues Mailed.
HORACE WATERS & SON,
4S1 Broadway New York Box 3hG1
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
WATERS CONCERTO ORGANS

are the most beautiful in style and perfect in
tone ever made. The Concerto Stop is the
best ever placed in any Organ. 1t is pro-
duced by an extra set of reeds, peculiarly
voiced, the Effect of which is Most Charm
ing and Soul-Stirring, while its limitation
of the Human Voice is Superb. Term Lib
nral
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
MISCELLANEOUS,
Iron in the Blood
e. =
MAKES THE WEAK STRONG,

The Pe,'alUia,a Syrup, q Pyotec,-
ed Solution of the Protoride of
Iron, is so combined as to hGro
the character of an aIin,epf. NO
easily dtQested and GsSi1nilGted
acith the blood as the sinpIest
food. 1t increases the qatantitu
Of Natures OaUn Titalisin0
agent, Iron in the blood. GnG
cures "G thousand ills, ;" si,nniw
6y TOfai7lO atp, ,I1sCigOrdting ana
patGttzi7aO the System. The en-
a'iched and aitdEized blood Der.
aaedtes eCery part of the 6odu,
repairing damages and aUaste.
searching out morbid Secre,
tiOfas, and teaUi1lO 7t0thii,g fo,.
disease to feed atp0n.
IhaS Is the secret of the aUOu-
de'TatI success of this renaedW in
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plaint, DrOpsy, Chronic Diar-
rhoea, Boils, Nervous Affections.
Chills and Fevers, Humors.
Loss of Constitutional Vigor,
Diseases of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints.
and all diseases origia0ti,sg i,a
a bad state of the blood, on. dc-
c01npa9sied by debility or q Io,y
state of the system. Bei,s0 free
from alcohol, i1s any form, its
esae9gixia1O effects are not fol-
LOaUed by corresponding reac-
ta03e, baIt are permanent. i7sftt-
sing strength, a,iOor, and 9ie,v
life into all parts of the system.
and building ssp an Iron Con.
stitaEtion.
Thousands haze been chauoed
bU the use of this 7enaedU, from
sCeGhc, sickly, sufering crea-
tasres, to strong, heGLthy, and
happy men and aCOnaen and
ifsUGIids cannot 7'eGSOnG6Luh hes
5t0te to give 1t q trial.
See that each bottle has Peril.
WAN SYRUP bsOso,s i,s the glass.
Pamphlets Free.
SETH W. FOWLE & SONS, Propretors,
No. Milton Place, Boston.
SOLD By DRUGG1sTs GENERALLY.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

BRANDY FROM SAwDUsT.-Dry
Sawdust as it lies heaped up in the
saw-mill certainly looks innocent of
a capability to furnish " brandy
straights,'' but if We may believe a
certain German chemist it does
contain considerable of the inebria-
ting fluid. His experiment with
900 pounds of sawdust resulted in
81 quarts of brandy of so per cent.
at SO deg, perfectly free from odor
or taste of turpentine, and of very
agreeable flavor. He considers it
probable that the process might be
successful on a large scale, if the
amount of water and time of boil>
ing 1.-TWO important factors in the
production of sugar. were accurate
ly determined by experiments. By
conversion of all the cellulose into
sugar, each hundred weight of air
dried sawdust would yield at least
27.4 quarts of SO per cent. brandy.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
Every Day an Increase in Flesh
and WEIGHT is Seen and Felt.

Every drop of the SARsAPAEILLIAN REs0L-
VENT communicates through the Blood, Sweat, Urine,
and other Fluids and uices OF the system the vigor Of
lte for repairs the wastes Of thc body with and
sound material Scrufula, Syphilis, Consumption,
Glandular disease. Ulcers in the throat, Mouth, Tn
mors Nunsia the Glands and other parts OF the system
Sore Ewes ;trumorous discharges from the Ears. and
the worst torn5 OF Skin diseases Eruptions, Fever
Sores, Scald Head, Ring Worm Salt Rieum Erysipelas
Acne Black Spots, Worms in the Flesh, Tumors, Can
GERS in tho Womb and all weakening and painful dis
CHARGES Night Sweas Loss of Sperm and all wastes
the life principle, within the curative range OF this
wonder of Modern Chemistry, and few days Will
disease its potent power to cure them.
Ifthe patient, daily becoming reduced by the wastes
and decomposition that is continually progressing sue
ceeds in arrestg these wastes and repairs the
with material made from healthy blood-aud this
the SaRSAPARILLIAN will and does seeure-a cure
is ccrtain for when this remedy commences It,
work OF puricaton, and succeeds.i in diminishing thu
loss OF wastes repairs will be rapid. and every day
tent will growing better and stronger
the food disesng better appetite improving and hesh
and weight increasing.
Not only does the SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLvKNT exec
all known remedial agents in the Of Chronic, ScrO
fulous, CONSTITUTIONAL and Skin diseases, but 1t Is tie
only positive cure for
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
Shariuas.


The First Bus in America
Columbus.
Advice to fast hunting men
Never ''run through" the paternal
acres.
q come to steal" as the rat
observed to embrace YOU as the
trap replied to the rat.
"Digby, will you take some of
this butter p "Thank you, ma am,
l belong to the temperance society
cant take anything strong"
replied Digby.
who was the meekest man 2
asked a Sunday school teacher
Moses Very we'll. who was
the meekest woman Never was
any, was the reply.
Says she: Well, if you havn't
any time, and must 60 over to the
store, you needn't beat the carpet.
l spose we can live like pigs a month
longer as well as not.
A little boy heard his mother tell
of eighteen head of cattle being
burnt the other night. wv eren' t
their tails burnt also ?" inquired
the verdant youth.
Patrick, said the priest, how
much did you steal ? well, l may
as we'll confess to your reverence
for the whole stack, l am going
after the rest tonight
Crematory age" o, ma ma
Johnny's got the urn and is spilling
pas ashes over the floor :" 90,
what naughty Johnny. Get the
feather duster, and sweep your poor
father right mp -
Talk about the severe mental
labor of men, says Bertha, 'it takes
more hard study to discover the
front of a new spring hat than it
would to win case in the Supreme
Court against a railroad.
Mrs. Grundy say that if you wish
to see fine display of diamonds
upon the human form you must se'
cure an introduction to the ugliest
woman to be found at fashionable
watering place.
A Sunday school teacher, desirous
of waking the dormant powers of a
scholar, asked the question, What
are we taught by the historic Incl
dent of Jacob wrestling with the
angel?'' The cautious reply came
"Dunno, 'zactly, but s'pose twas
to tell us that we mustn't rastle."
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
j u II u II r. II Ill .

1t arrests decay of vital forces, exhaustion
of the nervous system, restores vigor to the
debilitated, cleanses vitiated blood, removes
vesicle distractions and acts directly on the
Liver and Spleen. Price 81 bottle. JNO.
Q. KELLOGG, 18 Platt ST.. N. Y. 4w
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
S25o,ooo
ThE NEW FLORENCE

THE NEW lCRENCE
Is the ONLY machine that sews backward
and forward, or to right and left.
st-Cheapest-Best.
Sold for Cash only. Special Terms to
CLUBS and DEALERS.
April, 1874. Florence, Mass.