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The daily gazette., 1875-06-18
GENERAL NEWS.

Four men were killed at Chicago yes.
terday, by the explosion Of blast in
quarry.
Three men were drowned at Weiss
bridge, N. H., on Wednesday, by the up
Isetting of o boat.
Henry Martin, q young farmer, was
shot dead by another yeslug man, named
Edward Jenkins, in Hartford. Ind, on
Wednesday.
Several additional indictments have
been found against members of the whis-
key ring" at st. Louis, but their names
are not published.
At Indianapolis. yesterday, jeremiah
Monroe murdered his wife by beating
out her brains with n monkey wrench
She had recently been divorced from him
and was receiving the attention OF anotf
er man.
The Ohio democratic State convention
met ut Columbus yesterday and uomlna'
ted Hon. Wm. Allen for Governor, apt
Samuel F. Cary for Luitenant Governor
Mr.. Allen is the present Governor. a
platform was adopted in which de
mand for more currency is leading
| feature.
The daily gazette., 1875-06-18
WEDNESDAY.
THE Goth DAY OF JUNE, 1878,
at o'clock, +. M,

Tho following described Real Estate. Wis:
All those certain lots or pieces OF ground
with brick mcssuage thereon, lying and be-
ing situated in the city OF Wilmington, and
cd and described 40 follows, that Is to say:
beginning in the line of the casterly side
OF King street at the distance of eighty eight
feet five inches from the corner formed by
the intersection of the line of the northerly
side OF Ninth street with the line OF the cast
erly side of King street, thence casterly par
allcl to Ninth street ono hundred and forty
feet 10 the westerly side OF proposed four
and half feet wide alley leading INTO Ninth
street, thence northerly along said side of
said alley and parallel To KING street % feet
TO corner. thence westerly and parallel to
Ninth street lao feet to tho easterly side OF
King street, and thence southerly along SAID
side of King street % feet to the place VI DO.
ginning, be the contents within said bounds
what they may. Record Z, Vol. O. Page 2Og,
&c. And also the lot adjoining tho aforesaid
lot and on which portion Of tho house il
built, bounded and described as follows, that
ID to say:
beginning for the same at point on tho
| Casterly side OF King street ut the distance oI
| one hundred and ton feet live inches from tho
northerly side of Ninth street, thence eastery
parallel TO 9TH street liU feet to corner
thence northerly parallel to King street 9!
| feet to another corner, thence westerly para
llel TO 9th street lao feet to the easterly side o
King street, aud thence southerly along said
| side OF King street - feet ~ tho place OF DO,
ginning be tho contents within said bounds
what thoy may. Deed Record ID, Vol. 8, Page
\ -, &c.
Seized and taken in execution as tho pro.
pcrty OF Corneia A. Yerger and Il. III. YergeI
hcr husb;uld. Mortgagors. and TO DO sold by
VIM. H.LAMBSON, Sheriff
sheriff. Jase ofo2 A. &. Hs" i. lsss casts
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TIE WEsLEYAN.-The commencement
exercises of this old and excellent col
lege terminated last evening in the most
crafty ing and happy manner. The Wes-
leyan never experienced such brilliant
prospects. The graduating class last
night was the largest in the history OF
the college. and the excellence, simplici-
ty and beauty Of all that transpired was
not less edifying than exalting and cheer
ing
The daily gazette., 1875-06-18
sElEREFF,s SALE.

PY virtue OF sundry wrlts OF Vond. Exponas
ID to me directed, will be exposed TO public
sale, at the store of Charles s. Morgan, No,
All Market street, Wilmington, in New Cas-
tie County, Delaware, on
THURSDAY,
THE Gath DAY OF JUNE, y. D., 1915,
at 10 O'Clock, A. M,
The following described personal property.
viz:
Shirts drawers, stockings, col lars, cuffs,
cravrts, gloves, umbrellas, eloovo buttons
collar buttons, show case, looking glasses,
stove, writing desk lease bf store. &c.
Seized and taken in execution as the pro
perty of Charles S. Morgan, and to be sold 1s
WM. IL. JAMESON. Sheriff
Sheriff's OlIse. Now Castle. /
June l.. A. b.. 1873. ! jel2 -2tlW,s.
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Philadelphia TelegraQh says Tweed
could not be legally held, but will yet
be punished, either in prison OF in his
life and his posterlty. He did no more
than Ring thieves about US are doing
every day, and their turn is bound to
come. They may escape the prison,
but the brand of the thief is upon
them, and they must leave il to their
children. Tweed is nothing in the
long run Of justice, except to show
that the worst prize q man can with is
a dishonest fortune.
The daily gazette., 1875-06-18
PUBLIC SALES
TIMES ALREADY BRIGHTEN AND TIE CEN.
TRNNIAL APPRoACuEs.
DUBIIC SALE.
80 ALL GOOD LOTS
OVER MARKET STREET BRIDGE.
NINTH WARD,
viii be sold on the preInises, on

viii be sold on the prerniso, on
SATURDAY. JUNE 10TH, 4 P. NJ.
without post stsonement. withdrawal CT uG
derbidding.
This property ls within 4 few minutes walk
from the Brandywlne bridge at Market street
is near to Gambrilrs extensive cetton factory
and accessible to other important industrial
establishments; is convenient to tchools and
churches, near to tho prominent and attrac-
tive Philadelphia avenue, (extention OF Mar
ket street,, and within ono square of vandeyer
avenue. which has uniform grade leading to
Brandywine station, on tho r, W. u B. X. r.,
early extension TO the Edge Moor Iron Works
and the Delaware Rivor. THE lots arc all on
excellent ground, with gradual slope to
ward Vandever avenue and the Brandywine
river, and aro SO close tD grade line rs 10
mako inexpensive grading. Idle houses, #
any, are very rare in this vicinity, and dwell
lngs are in active and increasing demand--
Parties who buy now can scarcely fail to
make handsome 1roilts within the next Cen
To nial car of 1915. Every lot ,uiH be sold.
TERMS OF SALE.-TWcnty per cent. in
cash, and tho balance In rotes with approved
endorsers. equally divided at three and six
months, bearing interest from day of sale.
Settlement In all cases to be made previous to
the following Saturday. June &c, otherwise
purcha may be declared void at tho option
Of the seller.) Parties who pay the whole in
cash on or before that time will be entitled to
q clear discount of per cent Approved
Savings Fund orders received as cash. In
jel2.7t j. T.LIEALD
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SHERIFrS SALES.
SHERIFF,S SALE.


DY virtue of writ OF vend. Expo. 70 me
ID directed, will be exposed to public sale,
on the premises, on the southerly side OF
Third street bridge, In the city OF Whining
ton, In New Castle county. Del. on
FRIDAY,
THE 10Th DAY OF JUNE. 1870.
At2 O'Clock, =. NJ,
The following described personal property,
viz;
Lot OF iron ore. lot OF pig and scrap Iron.
puddle basins scales, lot Of finished Iron,
1 carts and harness. dray, wagon and har-
ness, 8 horses, lot Of sand. lot OF nns clay,
lot iire brick 1 car and wheelbarrows lot
OF coal, &c. Lot of household furniture, such
as beds, bedstends and bedding, tables.
chairs, carpet, bureaus, stands. sowing ma
chine, sofa, sideboard. book case, coal, Ice
closet. NC.
Seized and taken into execution as tho pro-
perty OF benjamin +. Townsend. and TO be
sold by
WIN. Ii. JAMESON. Sheriff.
sherin's ONCE, New Castle,
June ], A. ID. 1875 1el2-9tawts
The daily gazette., 1875-06-18

mite, headed by Col. w. F. Townsend,
muah is due for the exquisite pleasure
afforded, and tho entire success attend
ing the excursion.
The daily gazette., 1875-06-18
SlsERlFF'S SALE

DY virtue of writ of Levari Facias to me
ID dir, etcd. viii be exposed t. Pablo Sale.
at the
DELAWARE HOUSE. No SIS MARKET ST,
kept by Geo W. orilip. in tho City Of Will
mington. IN New Castle County. delaware.
The daily gazette., 1875-06-18

g N UMBRELLAS,l New and handsome
- to order, Just received.
w. y. SHARP,
soatth end Market streetes
The daily gazette., 1875-06-18
sEHERlEE"s SALE.

DY virtue OF a writ OF Venditioni Ex-
ID ponas, to me directed will be exposed to
public sale, on the premises hereinafter de-
scribed, In the City Of Wilmington, New Cas-
tie County, Delaware, on
FRIDAY,
25TH DAY OF JUNE, ls75,
At2 O'Clock p M
The daily gazette., 1875-06-18
REGISTER'S ORDERS
Eegfeter's Order.
REGISTERS 0FFICI

REGISTERS OFFICE,
Naw CASTLE COUNTY, Juno llih, 1919.
Upon the application Of Benz: +. W ellis.
Administrator of John W.. Wells. late OF
Wilmington hundred. in said county. deceas-
ed it il Ordered and directed by the Regis
ter that the Administrator aforesaid glyo
notice Of the granting Of Letters OF Ad'
ministration npon the Estate Of the deceased,
with the date of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date of such Letters. in six OF tbs
most public places OF the county OF NeW Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
aa.inet the Est ate to present the same OF
abide by an Act of Assembly in such case
made and provided. And also cause the same
to be inserted within the same period In the
Daily Gazette, a newspaper published 10
Wilmington, and to he continued therein
aasor-<k three weeks. e. o. u.
&E%SH Given under the hand and seal OF
S1AssS office of the Register aforesaid. at
Nov Castle, New Castle county Aforesaid.
the da, ard year above written.
c. c. BIdGs Register.
NOTICE.
All persons ..aginY claims against lie Es-
tate of the deceased must present the same
duIy attested to TAI Administrator, on Ut be.
fore June lltb.. 1876. or abide tho Act OF
BENZ. F. WELLS,
Administrator.
Address Wilmington, Dsl. ielteod3w
rA~EN
The daily gazette., 1875-06-18

THE DAILY GAZETTE is published every at-
ternoon, Sunday excepted,) at 4l8 Market
Street, and served by carriers to subscribers
IN all parts of the city and surrounding towns
and villages, for six cents week, payable
TIE ONLY DEMOCRATIC DAILY IN THE STATE.
THE DELAWARE GAZETTE, established In
1854, Is the largest and most houIishing week
y in the state, and has q larger circulation;
than any other on the Peninsula Published
every Thursday afternoon, at 81 per year, In
advance.
The daily gazette., 1875-06-18

ing.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04
The Peninsula Press on Peninsular
IntOn.
tFrom the pelawarean.l.

Peninsular Union, or the consolidation of the
several state governments existing on this Pc
ninsula into one government, was leading top
&c among the editorial fraternity at their meet
ing in Wilmington on Wednesday, and it is one
Of those popular ideas THAT must continually
grow in favor until finally contaminated The
Maryland and Virginia people of the peninsula
feel that they are cut off by the waters OF the
bay, and they are in fact, from community inter
est on the other'shore A large part Of their
products seek market over railroads arranged
on the natural principle of peninsular unity
The NJ f. Church, in setting up new confer
ence adapted 1t to this idea The Roman Cath
olic diocese follows the same plan, and the time
ID not distant when the Episcopal Convention
will be called on to consider such measure AZ
essential to church progress. The Presbyterian
and Baptist organizations cross the state linee,
and when all such interests tend towards penin-
sular unity law and politics will after while
seek the same channel.
IFrom the Elkton Whgl
We were surprised to find such unanimity of
feeling existing on the subject of union. We
had been led to believe that the sentiment Of
the pride Of State and ancient royal patents was
stronger than self-interest and good sense in a
large portion OF our leading speakers and
writerr, but if the enuncatons by the Associa-
ton are a fair reflection of public opinion of the
peninsula, we are agreeably sfppointed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04
True Love in the Penitentt.ry.

case of true love has ccme to light in the
Ohio State Penitentiary that has romantic
twinge to it. In May 1873 Thomas Miles and
Anna Mcfarland were sent to the prison
from Licking county, for burglary, under
the same sentence. Not long since the
woman asked guard about Thomas,
wanting to know how soon he would get out.
On inquiry Of her, it WAS learned that they were
engaged to be married before coming to the
prison, and that she was not really guilty Of
burglary, but pleaded guilty that she might be
allowed to suffer with her lover. She told the
guard that if Thomas was still true she would
marry him when they got out Thomas was
interviewed, and he WAS still true to his Anna.
The prison authorities were moved at the
situation, and allowed them an interview, which
is said to have been quite an affecting scene.
Their terms expire on the same day-Saturday +,
Jan 81 1875 1t has been arranged at their request
to hold the marriage ceremony IN the prison
chapel on the day Of their discharge, the chap
lain officiating. The twain will start out with
freedom again after two years. confinement
within the same walls, with but one interview in
that time. 1t may be added that both have been
exemplary prisoners
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04
$pffiaI Anttfes.


GrOsvenOr's Improved BeIIadOnna
Plaster.
Capscum Plaster,
Patent Lint,
Glass Nipple Shells,
st. vincent's Arrow Root,
Bowers Glycerne,
Turned Wood Boxes,
Nelson's Gelatine,
Concentrated Glycerlne,
Scherings Chl0ra Hydrate,
Tin SeidlitZ Boxes,
Star Mills Paper,
Filterng Paper,
French Mustard Plasters,
Efervescing Granular Salts (Keasbey x Mattisons 81
Cs Sugar coated Pills and Granues,
AllcOcks Porous Plasters,
Moller's Cod Liver OIL
Vinegar Btters,
Hooway's Worm ConfectOns
Matthey Caylus Capsules,
Planten's Capsules,
Tairants Seltzer Aperient
Henszey's Troches,
Browns Bronchial Troches,
Yankee Shaving Soap,
Scheiier's Pepsine,
Lows Liniment.
Supplied to the trade al the lowest market rates,
by
Z. BRINGHURST 4 co,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists
Corner Sixth and Market Streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04
Mr.. spinner,s ResIgnation.

u s. Treasurer Spinner pronounces the ru-
NOR Of his resignation premature, but does not
hesitate to say that he ls not averse to giving up
bis position indeed he has thought seriously Of
doing 30 for some time past. His best friends
have often advised him to do 80 on the ground
that he had reaped all the honor and the reward
that the position could possibly give him, and
that he was too old to subject himself to the
care and anxiety attending the great response
bilities of his position. His affection for the
employees Of the office is all that holds him in
it, but this, he says, may lose Its influence after
a short time,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04
Parisinn Demands of American La
dies.

The often quoted bon mot, "good Americans
when they die so to-Pars," would appear, in
its hint of Paradisacal delights there, to apply
chiefly to the sterner sex; for the other, the
state of things in the modern Lutetia cannot
be 80 entirely blissul. There ia scarcely letter
writer from Paris who does not take it upon him
or herself to comment severely upon the man
ners of our youthful countrywomen when vsi-
ting that city; who does not hint at indecorum
and bold self. assertion on the part of American
& iris and devoutly wish that they would learn to
initiate the modestly retiring manners of their
Parisan sisters. 1t is comfort when these
general criticisms proceed to specific charges,
for then we learn that the offences charged up
on maidens are by no means 80 grave az might
be feared from the proceeding comments. One
letter writer tells of a young lady who
went out boating with a French gen.
tleman with whom she WAS well
acquainted unaccompanied by her mamma
thereby exposing herself to severe misconstruc-
tions Another deprecates the conduct of two
girls who, without an escort, ventured to enter
crowded cafe aud order ice-cream. In this
case the chiyalrous proprietor declined to serve
them, and they were obliged to leave in much
conIusloni warning abalnbt siIniihI inuocoruuis.
This kind Of anecdote arouses in the average
American mind, not indignation against our Of
Tending countrywomen, but disgust and con
t,mpt for the state of society where innocent in
dependence is accounted brazen boldness, and
where prudery is your only assurance of purity
1t is certainly not comfortable for pure-minded
American girls to be exposed to such miscon-
structions as those alluded to, and it would per-
haps be for their own advantage to conform to
French manners while living among the French;
but let not foreign-bred censors inculcate
their adoption at home as intrinscally desirable.
Some reforms in the tone Of American society
may be wished for but errors of license are not
to be cured by the loss of liberty, but by learn
ing to properly use it.
Long may it be before American men learn to
believe that an unprotected woman is one whom
they are not bound to respect. 1t is now our
glory that the contrary is the case. Tho lonely
lady of Moore's ballad, whose
"Maiden smile
In safety lighted her round the green ise
is a more fitting type for our maidens than the
demurest Of carefully guarded Parisiennes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04

IMPORT ant NoTIcE.-.ifter January list, 1875 the
DAILY COMMERCIAL will be sent TO subscribers, free
Of postage to ny Post once in new Castle county
a. $500 per annum and al the same rate for three
months. To Post Offices outside of the county II
will he sent AT the rate OF $3.50 pei year and 81 AZ
per quarter. The postage will be prepaid by the
Publishers.
THE DELAWARE TRIBUNE, the weekly edition OF
the COMMERCIAL, will be sent to subscribers to any
Post once in the United States, at s2.0o per year
the postage being prepaid by the publishers
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04
PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, tsundal

PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, tSundays
srcepted) at the COMMERCIAL BUILDING, South-oest
corner Fifth and Market Streets. 1too cents copy
Ten cents loeek. DELIVERED FREE by carriers
throughout ths city. The COMMERCIAL piH be sent oy
mail % any Post Office IN Ae'o Castle County at *ooo
per annun 81 rs for months; so cents per month
10 Post Offices outside Of Neo Castle county, $3.50 per
annun,; 81 40 for three months so cents per month.
THE PUBLISHERS PREPAY POSTAGE in all cases
DELLA EARE TRIBUNE, tHeekly) the Peninsttiar
organ Of Faraers and Fruitgroicers; great Family
Newspaper; published erery Thursday morning, al
T,co Dollars year, POSTAGE PREPAID BY TIE PUB
LIsHERs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04
je2id&1
BALTIMORE S poToMAn IL IL

RALTIMoRE s. POTOMAC IL IL
NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON THROUGH
LINE
ON AND AFTER SEPTEMBER 2sTH 1874,
Trains will leave Wilmington in connection with
the Baltimore Potomac K. r., AZ follows;
Leave Wilmington 2.O3, A. NJ Arrive Washington
6.13, A. NJ, city time.
Leave " mngtOn 1902, A. M. Arrive Washington
2.40, p. M, city time.
Leave Wilmington l2.56 +. M. Arrive Washington
4.O3, T. NJ, city time.
RETURNING:
Leave Washington 9.23, A. M, city time. Arrive
Wilmington 1910, L. NJ.
Leave Washington at ll.55 A. NJ. Arrive Whining
ton 5.92, p. NJ.
Leave Washington 4.53 +. NJ, city time. Arrive
Wilmington $50 p. M.
Leave Washington g.0S +. NJ. city time. Arrive
Wilmington l.2l, A. NJ.
Local Trains leave Baltimore 100, and $50
A. NJ, 4l0, 1.40, 9.5o, = NJ. Arrive Washington
s.35, 1910, A. NJ, 5.55, 9.25, and l.25 ?. NJ.
Leave Washington 500, ll.5a, A. NJ, $40, 9SS, I.
NJ. Arrive Baltimore 9.55, A. NJ, 125, 6.27, 112O +.
M. Il. l.. DuBARKi,
superintendent.
KID. s. YOUNG, General Pass Agt. feh2s-u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04

Congress resumes it- sessions to-day. The
first business on hand will be the passage by the
House of the Finance bill adopted by the Senate
before the holiday adjournment The general
impression is that the bill will become law at
AN early tay
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04

Among the first official acts OF the King of
Spain was TO proclaim amnesty to all Carlists
Word has been sent however, from head
quarters in Spain to the Carliat Bureau in Lon
don that the pr0l,tncidn,eJ.to leaves the aitua-
tion unchanged, and that there is no detection
in the Carllst army.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04
W. r.. Williams, Cor. Ninth and War
ket Streets.

W. II. Williams, Cor. Ninth and Mar
ket Streets.
offers for sale at prices favoring buyers
Lubln's and other makes of Fine Toilet SOaps
Fine Sachet Powders,
Hair Tooth and Nail Brushes,
Buffalo Combs
Pungents, Puff Boxes,
Perfume Difusers,
Lubins Extracts,
Runners Extracts,
Atkinson's Extra ts,
Lows Extracts, &C., &c
A specially with us Is the Centennial Perfumery
OF which we have 25 different extracts and bOquets
This line OF perumery ha the delicacy of the nest
French with the permanence OF the best English
makes.
Believing Holiday Remembrances to be among
The neccssares Of life. Recognizing the duty Of
the time and Qncideniall wishing the quality OF
those perfumes to be known by the few who have
not yet tried them, we shall offer inducements IN
price,
DURING THE HOLIDAYS,
that viii make them incomparably cheaper than any
goods approaching them in qua fly III the market.
Our Florida Water, Toilet Waters, Opera. Boquet,
tarlna and Floral lognes seem to suit all trying
them They are refreshing, delicate, permanent,
and priced 10 suit all, at
WILLIAMS Prescription Store,
decl9-ly Corner Ninth aud Market Sts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04
&pefisI Nntifes.
Testimony.

leSbhlOuys
chesrfuly give this testimony to the public that
ME- rosters Blood Purifier and Tetter ointment
cured me:
was afdcted for many years with disordered
blood, troublesome and Obstinate letter of the
skin and swelling OF the glands OF the neck, which
was the occasion OF prolonged suffering and ex-
pense.
l consulted eight OF the most prominent pnysl-
clans In the city and used their medicine long time
nn19s1v waout any Tee on the
ing OF hope, l was induced to try Mrs. Foster 4
Blood Purifier, which was recommended TO me as
being certain cure for my disease. 1t was the
turning point in my case after using two bottles
OF the Blood Purifier in connection with the letter
Ointment the swelling ceased the eruptions dlsap-
peared and now am entirely and eGectuaily cured.
IL further information IL desired concerning my
case, call at my residence.
1890 Claymont Street, over lith Street Bridge.
Fosters anfaIIibie Cough syrup.
No more Coughs, no more Colds, no more Bron-
chits, no more Group. Asthma, Influenza and all
affections of the throat and lungs speedily cured by
using Mrs. DR.. Fosters Infsible Cough syrup.
Price: Adults 35 cents Children's 25 cents. Pleas
ant, safe and easy to take. For sale at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE.
Front ana West streets
Just in Time for Christmas.
Handsome Toilet Sets and other ornaments and
useful articles. Also fine CONNECTIONS:
w. ALRlCHS,
1ylI-u Delaware Avenue Drug store.
Now Is the Time TO Buy
CHEST PROTECTORS.
Choice Assortment of them for sale by
b. a G. SHOEMAKER,
PHARMACISTS
nov3-u SOB Market Street
G. ENu1NE
FRENCH EXTRACTS IN BULK, (chrls3
40 cents per ounce.
| French, English, and American Pelfumery in great
variety
s. +. WARE.
decl9ly Corner 5th and King sts
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-04
The CeIluIOfd Truss.


These are the most durable aad easily adjusted
Trusses ever offered to the pubne. The spring is Of
the best English Steel and completely covered with
Celluoid, which protects and preserves it, while the
pad Is OF the same material.
Among the many great advantages OF the Cellu-
lold Truss, which will be at once appreciated by
those who have worn Trusses, are the following:
II iB impervous to water.
II will never break or crack,
II is always clean.
1t can he bent with the hand 10 any shape required
without artificial heat.
II will neither rust or chafe the patient.
1t will retain the most difficult rupture with safety
and comfort.
1t need not be removed while bathing.
Its durability is beyond question.
II is economical, for 1t will last life time.
The heat of the body causes no unpleasant smell.
In fact, with Cellulod Truss, the wearer has
comfort, ease, safety, durability, adaptabity and
economy.
variety Of styles of these Trusses may be found
at Fosters Drug Store, Front and West Streets.
Please call and examine. Adjustments.made with
out extra charge.
Special attention shown to ladies' by Mrs. DR.. Fos-
ter. The gentlemen receiving their share of atten-
ton by competent man.