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Curious History of a State.

The territory now known as the State of Wis
consin was claimed by France on the ground OF
discovery by its missionaries and teachers in 1890
who governed it until they ceded it to Great
Britain in 1863. 1t was held by the British ma
ton until 17S2 when she coded all her possessions
northeast of the Ohio to the United States. Wis
consin was then thrown under the territorial gov
ernment of Ohio by the ordinance of 1851. On the
18th of July, lsC0, Indian Territory was organized,
Is, 1878, when Illinois became a State. 1t was
then attached to the Territory of Wisconsin, July
4, 1895; so that Wisconsin was governed by the
Great Britain twenty years, by the State Of Viz
ginia one year: by the Territory Of Ohio sixteen
years; by the Indian Territory nine years; by ILL
nois Territory, nine years, and by Michigan Ter
rItory eighteen years. She continued q Territory
of the United States nearly twelve years, when,
on the 18th Of March, lSiS she became the thir.
tieth State of the American Union,
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LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Catarrh cured-See DR.. Hartley.
Stoves for rent, at Buffers, corner Fifth and K
streets northwest.
Ask for the Hebe de a Refine cigarettes; they
are the best Of all.
Left-off clothing, watches, pistols, SC, bought
at Herzog's, 9l5 ID street. Orders attended to.
Best prices paid for cast-oH clothing at Justh's
old stand, No. 6ls d street northwest. Orders
attended to.
All kinds Of trunks made to order, repaired and
covered at McMurrays, sos Pennsylvania avenue,
Market Space.
One Of the safest banks. in which to deposit is
the Metropolis Savings, corner of Louisiana
avenue, where interest is paid.
DR.. Dixon says the Lift Cure is the most
physiological remedy yet discovered by the wit
Of man. Parlors, SIS Pennsylvania avenue.
the simple reason that so many praise It and ply
sicians prescribe it. We mean DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
J.H. Squier & Co., bankers, 141s Pennsylvania
payable on demand. Special rates on time de-
posits. Interest paid January and July, or
credited.
A carload of fine Western New York cider. 20
to 40 gallon casks; also, lot OF Vermont boiled
cider; Just received ut Spicer's butter store,
southwest corner Of Ninth and E streets. Prices
low.
We call attention to the advertisement in
another column of Smith, Birge & Co., lol4 Penn
sylvania avenue. Their facilities for steam and
wsrm-air heating, manufacturing as they do
those Of any other house in this community.
H. Z. Of1ey Co. IS exchange and deposit banks
northeast corner of Fifteenth and streets, deals
In all classes of Government securities and in
District of Columbia and all frst-rate investment
bonds and stocks; also in American coin and
foreign money. Demand drafts on Europe in any
amount. Best rate allowed for per cent. i'm
provement bonds. Orders promptly filled for the
new United States ~ per cent. bonds.
Two DOLLARS AND FIFTEEN CENTS PER THOU
SAND.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book and Job
Printing Office prints Business Cards for s225
per thousand. Satisfaction guaranteed. Type
and machinery all new.
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The troops which Turkey will be able to place
in the field on the expiration of the armistice
are as follows: Active troops, 1904 battalions OF
$40 men each. 142 squadrons of 1856 men.each, and
lO4 batteries of 100 men each, pioneer regiment
Of LOO men, and the artillery of the Notifications,
served by 5000 men-in all $4,000 men; the re-
serves of the second call, 14) battalons Ia, 500
men; the corps of gendsrmes, s. battalions,
81 900 men; one battalion Of palace grenadiers,
900 men; 20 newly formed Armenian battalions,
q, 200 men; 20 newly-formed battalions OF the
Vilaret of Sidin, 16, 900 men; Bedouins from Da-
mascus and Palmyra, 500 men; detachments
from Tunis, Tripoli and Egypt, 1000 men; Bashi-
Bezouks, Circassians and other irregular troops,
100 eco men. This makes the total Of the forces
which the Porte can oppose to Russia o4i,5l
mi
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PoRroF WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN.


PORTOF WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOwN,
JANUARY ], 1877.
Noarrivals or departures to-day, the river being
completely closed by the ice.
MEMORANDA.
Steamer E. c. knight, from New York, arrived
at Baltimore December 30 with mdse to the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad.
Schr Maria Pierson, Grant, sailed from Richmond.
va, for New York, December 81.
schr Lemuel Hall, Trip, cleared from Baltimore
for Aspinwall Derembe, 90
Schr NJ. N. Merriman. from Boston for Baltimore,
at Vineyard Haven 18th ult
sCHooNERs ASHORE ON THE NEW ENGLAND
COAST.
PRovINCETowN, MASS, Dec. 3.-The heavy
gale night did great damage to the shipping at
this port. Among the vessels that came ashore or
were otherwise damaged were sehrs Bonnie Eloise,
Grande. L. b. Snow, Hattie j. Hambn. Rattan.
Maggie Mitchell, Sloan and Willie b. Wilder.
THE ICE IN CHESAPEAKE BAY.
The wind on Saturday cleared the bay Of ice from
the mouth Of Severn river, and from Annapolis as
far down as the eye could reach there was clear
water. In its passage the ice-hoe grounded two
barks-one italian and the other French-and two
Annapolis 1t is probable ali came Off as the Tran
sit on Sunday vessel ashore there. Annap0-
had OF
polls.
NOTICE TO CAPTAINS.
The lighthouse on Matthias Point, Potomac river,
will be lighted on and after December p, 1876. A
fixed white light will be shown and visible II nautI-
cal miles. The position of lighthouse is follows:
Lat. $50 ~ Is" north, Ion. TO o. 10" west. Mag
day beacon. N.NE: 4 nautical mile; Upper Cedar
Point day bescon. ". y 5. II nautical miles; Per-
During thick and fogsy weather a bell will be
struck by machinery-two strokes in quick success
sion alternating with single stroke, at intervals Of
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Help the Little Children.

THEDEANATlC ENTERTAINMENT BE AT FORD s
Our citizens should not forget that this
evening the benefit rendered by the blackstone
Dramatic Club to the Children's Hospital
takes place at Ford's Opera House. 1t is with
pleasure we learn that the tickets are being sold
very rapidly, and those who have not reserved
seats should do so at once. The audience will
undoubtedly be one of the llrgest and most fash
ionable ever cOngregated within the walls of tho
Peruvian Ministers. Secretary Morrill, aud other
members of the Cabinet. have purchased tickets
sTill be present on this occasion. The Buck
stones have spared neither pains nor expense to
make this entertainment .the dramatic ayent OF
the season.
The Golden Farmer, or Jenny Twitcher in
England" one of the most successful nielo-
dramas ever written, will be presented, with
Nessfs. Dennis, Leach, Joyce Randolph, Rath-
bone, Shine, Mallard, Miss Edna Townley and
Miss Jennie Burgess in the cast: after which the
roaring iarce entitled 'Boots at the Swan. ia
v,,eb-vfIl appear Messrs Joyce. Philip, Ran
Sninb Underwood the Misses Gabrielle I'm
SoI,h' lula Washington, Emma -aan, and
Hattie TOwnlcy:
The feature o. the entertainment will be the
frstappearance Of Miss Jennie Burgess, child
wonder, who although bat eight years Of age,
gives evidence of Il very high order of dramatic
ability. She will enact the Golden Farmers
child, Louisa
TIE sale Of reserved seats will continue at Solo
mons & Chapman's bookstore until this after
noon, when il will be removed to the Opera
House. where seats may be obtained on the even
ing OF the performance. We would advise all to
20 carly and secure good seats.
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~ SPECIAL NorICE.-owINsro

- the scarchy of money and the great demand
from US for ready cash on good security, we offer
our enlre STOCK st such extraordinary great sacr-
nee rs 10 induce all in need of yihing below emu
mefated TO purchase early here. All we ask Is
iair comparison with similar goods elsew here to in
ranted as represented the public is assured against
any possible risk. The secondhand goods are an
in good order-the majority good as new No
watches are offered for sale except those in perfect
order: and fully warranted as good time keepers
One Price asked and taken from one and all alike
Diamonds soil taire and in cluster, all sizes and
late designs. watches, hunting open-face, in
Swiss chronometers. pat. Mt levers. stem-winders
ladies' or gentlemen sizes. Chains, solid II, IA
and 1S- karat gold-all modern patterns vest oDera
guard, neck and chateIain chains. Rings the best
assortment IN the city, IA and IS karat gold. Brace
lets, chain and band, solid gold filed, every size.
sets- AL kinds OF stone, cameo, coral, amethyst,
pearl onyx, &e. Studs, every kind, solid "A and IS
sign In IA and 1s-karat gold. Crosses, solid gold
and Roman gold filled. LOckets, ladies' or gentle
mems of rich design. Pins, every kind, new and
second hand. Ear Rings, TO match the pins or
separate. Clocks-American, English or French.
bronzes, very nne, some very rare. Silver or Sil.
yer-plated Ware, new and secondhand. Guns.
English breeeh and muZzle-loading, 10 u and IA
gauge. Revolvers, from g. IS to $is, Ill kinds.
Glasses-opera, field, spectacles or eyeglasses.
CutIery-E nglish and American pocket knives and
razors. Canes, gold-headed and a few others.
ETC. Is to be seen to be apprecia ted impossible
describe. All we ask is a fair comparison for the
similar goods to insure ready sale. Call and ex-
3. GOLDSTEIN d CO..
LOAN AND COMMISSION BROKEAS
\. Z. corner Tenth and streets northwest.
deeO-tf
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Exhausted i'm the Snow.

Tbe snow fell SO fast and piled up so last night
that the streets were almost deserted. Several
cases were reported where men under the in
uencc OF liquor became exhausted, and, falling in
the street. narrowly escaped freezing to death.
Two or three men were picked up by police
officers and taken home. Une man went into
police headquarters about 10 O'Clock and said
that he was unable to reach his home on account
OF exhaustion. An officer assisted him to his
h0ae
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

Mr.. Frederick Newton, of the McDonough
House, Middletown, has fish preserved in alco-
hol, which he caught while troutlng last sum-
mer. that is ola singular character. In color
sheen and spots 1t is the exact counterpart OF o
trout, but is widely different otherwise. 1t is
very deep, wide in proportion to its length has q
forked tail, white eyes, the head Of q "shiner'-
all characteristics that do not belong to the
trout. 1t has the dorsal, pectoral. ventral and
Der Is.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

1t is reported that Boschee's German Syrup
has since its introduction in the United States,
reached the immense sale of 900 dozen per year.
direct from the factory at Woodbury., N. J., and
not one has reported a single failure, but every
letter speaks Of its astonishing success in curing
severe coughs colds settled on the breast, con-
sumption or airy disease of the throat and lungs.
We advise any person that has any predisposi,
tion to weak lungs TO 90 TO their druggists and
get this medicine or inquire about it. Regular
size rs cents: sample bottle. 10 cents. Two doses
will relieve any case. Don't neglect your cough.
CHAs SToTT & Co., Wholesale Agent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

The junction of the F-street cars at Ninth street
is but few steps from the office Of b. II. Warner
& Co., where you are certain to be suited In a
house whether you want to rent or purchase. Sec
their Advertisements In our columns.
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AucTIoN SALES TO-DAY.

BY Duncanson Bros:
AT - O'Clock, real estate on Twenty Fourth
street between L and NJ northwest. Also, interest
in sundry patents.
By Young & Middleton:
At Il o'clock, valuable country place of 2133s
acres, with fine Improvements, within five miles
of the Capitol
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ITO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-.

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book and Job
Printing Office is one of the largest and best ap-
pointed job Offices south Of New York. You can
have your printing done there cheaper than at
any other office in the District of Columbia. Type
and machinery all new
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ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTEEN CENTS. PER PAGE.
L

Briefs printed from new type and on fine pa
per- for one dollar and fifteen cents per page, a
the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office. We can
not be surpassed for good work by any other es
tablishment in the District.
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LAWYERS BRIEFS,

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book and Job
Department is unsurpassed, in its extent and ia
cilites, by any printing house in this any other
city for the prompt and expeditions execution of
Lawyers Briefs. Type and machinery all new.
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ASTHMA.


It 10 useless to describe the tortures Of spas
modic asthma. Those who havesufered from its
distressing paroxysms know what 1t is. Jonas
Whitcom6s Remedy has never. failed to afford
immediate relief.
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DIED.

DIED.
SHOEMAKER.-In Georgetown. ID. c., on the
3Cth of De cempcr. at O'Clock p. m, OLIVER o.,
SON of Catharine &. and Francis u. aged
seven years. -,
His funeral will take place from his parents resi-
dence No. 155 West street, at O'Clock Tuesday al
ternoon, January 2. 1STI.
[Star please copy.1
CHURCH.-December 81, 1876 at 12:15 p. m; In
the twenty-second year OF her age, CATHARINE ii :;
wife of Q W. Church and daughter Of ID. D. and
Margaret Davidson.
Funeral Will take place Tuesday January 2, at
D. M from the residence of her parents, Sl street.
between Eighth and Ninth streets southwest.
Friends and relatives are respectfully invited 10
attend
ASHFORD.-On December 81. at 8 p m. CRAVEN
AsnFoRD In the seventy-nrst year 81 MS age. rrom
his late residence ga seventh street southwest.
SHEPHERD.-On the morning of December 81
at $50 O'Clock, EMMA LAMBRIGHr, wiz OF ArthLr
shepheI d, in the thirfy-thIrd year Of her age.
The funeral will tate place from the residence oi
her mother, Mrs. Mary A. Lambright. No, go
Ninth street northwest, at oclock D. m. TUESDAY,
january . 1877. Friends and relatives respect.
fulIy invited to stttnd. lStsr.1
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EXCURSIONS.
GEORGETOWN ADV'TS.

>~~~>~>oNooooN
TOS. & ]. E. LIBBEY, LUMBER DEAL
- ers. No. n Water street, Georgetown, ID. z.
Building lumber of all kinds constantly on hand.
Also, oak, ash, walnut and poplar lumber. A large
assortment of Georgia pine timber of all sizes and
lengths. Georgia and Florida pine flooring, well
DROWN, CHAMBERLAIN & Co, WHOLE
ID sale dealers in Cider and pure Cider Vlnegars,
corner High and Water streets, GEORGETOWN. Keep
refined Cider and supply in lots of 100 barrels or
less pure country Cider Vinegar Of the best quality
at the lowest prices. oclS-3m
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1.-THE marvel of the age" We have this day
shipped a large invoice Of the celebrated BE-
thesda Water to CHARLES SToTT Co., and they
will furnish it by the barrel, half barrel, demi-
ion lug &c RICHARD DUNBAR,
Waukesha, Wis.
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wILnoR's COMPOUND OF PURE COP Liver On
AND LIME.


The advantage Of this compound over the plain
OH ia that the 1auseatipg taste of the Oil is en-
tirely removed, and the whole rendered entirely
palatable. The offensive taste of the OH has
long acted as prominent objection to It's use; but
host OF certificates might be given here to testify
to the excellence and success of "Rilbor's Cod
Liver Oil and Lime" But the fact that it is
sufficient. For sale by A. b. Wilbor, Chemist,
Boston, and by all druggists.
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To- OFFICE or THE wASHING
- TON SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTING
OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AVN

OVHNsf OF ELEN ENIH md T STRFFTs D
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. q ls7s
All members and friends of the society are re-
quested 10 report, by post otherwl e, any eases
of cruelties coming under their observafiGn nsr
ttculsrly where animals are confined in obsamre
places " lthout proper food or shelter. to
THEO, Z. GATCHEL,
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sEyEsrY.rIyE GENTS PER THOUSAND.
Z srprrrNAna

Small Hand Bills, printed from new type, for
seventy five cents per thousand at the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN Job Office.
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lit SUITS. from "a to s years of age.

KILT SUITS, from "a to years Of age.
Harvey Jacket Suits.
Waverly Suits.
Cutaway Suits.
Blouse Suits for Boys
From to IL years Of age.
Knee Pants
From to II years of age.
Shirt Waists for Boys and Children.
Underwear, SC, &c.
NOAH WALKER Co.,
No. 625 PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

Use THuRsToN's ivory PEARL TOOTH Pow
DER. A perfect dentfrice. Its action on the
teeth is specific, removes tartar and dfscolora
tion, arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean
and white. Il hardens the gums, sweetens the
breath, and, containing no acid, cannot inIurt
. the enamel. Its constant use is recommended
TO all but especially to those who having good
teeth wish to preserve them. Twenty-Five anc
hfty cents per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

Torpedoes which explode by clockwork, like
the engine which caused the Bremerhaven ex-
plosion, are said to be favorite weapons in the
Russian navy. We found them when our fleet
was in the Baltic, and the vessels used to dredge
for them, bring them up and destroy them. 1t is
stated that on one occasion one Of these devilish
inventions was fished up and placed on the quar-
terdeck of an English ship-ofwar, where the
officers proceeded to examine 1t with the usual
recklessness Of the British sailor. Imagine the
haste with which the inspection was C included
when the captains coxswain, who had been bend;
ing over the machine, pulled his forelock and
quietly observed: please your houors, the beg
gar's ticking;" meaning that the clockwork was
still going, and that an explosion might occur At
any moment.-London Court Circular.
Alexander Mitchell, the railway king of Wis
cousin, is building magnificent bank building
and safe depository in Milwaukee, and in the con:
'struction Of his money vaults has hit upon novel
idea. He has made the floor, walls and top OF two
thicknesses of railroad rails, and has surrounded
this seemingly impregnable barrier against
thieves with very thick wall Of stone.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

TBoMpsoN,s PoMApE OPTIMR, for dressing
the hair This fine pomade merits special men,
tien. Purely vegetable, its effect is to soften
and refine coarse, dry hair. imparting to It gloss
hair, it cannot ipjure, but is highly beneficial,
equally SO to the rich, golden;hu tresses Of
silver-streaked locks Of age. Twenty-Five and
fifty cents per bottle.
PRACTICE Economy. Renovate your soiIed
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Joyen's In.
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per BEETLE.
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~FARMERs, AND MECHANICS,

- National Bank. GEORGETOWN, u. c., De-
cember 9, ls16.-The annual election for Directors
of this Bank will take place at the Banking House.
on III ESDAI. the 9Th of January, 1877. Polls open
from II m. to p. m. W. LAIRD. JR.,
decl2-Tu3w Cashier
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SHIPPING NEWS.

ALMANAC FOR wAsHINGTON-THIs DAY.
SUN AND NOON. HIGH WATER.
Sun rises ...... 722 Wash. navy-yard, evel0:I
Sun sets........... 4:3s Long bridge, eve...l0.TT
Moon sets, morn.... 7:lO Height Of rise. II. in
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~ HOLDERS OF the Washington ana Geo.
town Kailrosd Company for the election of direct
Ors will be held at the office OF the COMPANY corne
OF First street west and PennsyIyania aysnGe on
WEDNESDAf- the 10th day of January Is77 "
p. m. -
Transfer books will be closed on the 9Th or Ian
uary. 1877, and opened on January IL ISL vi JAN
C.M. KooSEs. Secretary. rreS JoSst;;
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CITY ITEMS.
"PIPER-HEIDSIECK."
"PIPER-HEIDsIEcK" CHAMPAGNE

To the Trade:
We beg to inform you that we have this day
been appointed general agents, in the United
States and Canada, for
"PIPER-HEIDsIEcK" CHAMPAGNE
and
H. PIPER & co.'s ''CARTE BLANCHE, SEC"
Soliciting a continuance of your esteemed IA
yors,
We remain, your obedient servants,
JOHN OSBORN, Son Co,
New York and Montreal.
JANUARY 2, 1871.
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klSS@FOR FUNERALS THE CEN.
~ tennial Prize HEARSE; most magnihcenC
in the world. ALLISON NAILOR. JR.,
deS-lm LivPryman. 1890 and 1892 Penna, ave,
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TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY ., 1871,
Entertainment by the
BUCKSTONE DRAMATIC CLUB,
In aid of the
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL,
On which occasion will be presented the Beautiful
two-act Drama,
THE GOLDEN FARMER,
And the Laughable Farce entitled
BOATS AT THE SWAN.
Tickets, 50 cents: Reserved Seats, rs cents Re-
served Seats at Solomons & Chapman Bookstore.
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; ~ K,ILNSD9EkGARTEN NORMAL

- CLASS for Mothers, Teachers and COW
ernesses.-The first X. q. lecture to Hotbers Viii
be given TUESDAY, January 2 at I'm ~ IoeE III n
m, at Mrs. LOUISE PULLOCK-S Nat,on.S Xxx,
oergarteE US Flew nth street. street wber.
lckets Tor the whole course of twenty LESSONS NAV
be obtained. Ladies who wish to become teach.rSS
are requested to can Tuesday. at 3 O'Clock n T
10 learn full particulars. de>RP., nv
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~FLUID LIGHTNING ExCELs
ate cure of Neuralgia, Headache, &C. Sold at
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.TRY HILBUKN,s

WITH THEIR SUPERIOR
TEA, COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE.
COLD SODA AND MINERAL WATERS
On Draught all the Year
oc20-H lx2s Pa. avenue, near Wizards Hotel,
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~PLEUkisY. PAIN IN THE SIDE,
~ Back, &C., instantly disappear when Fluid
Lightning Is applied. Sold at Coughlin's Drug
Store. Masonic Temple.