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The Elm Bugs,


AT WORK IN wASHINGToN-How TO FIGHT TTfRM
Commissioner West has received letter from
Hon. W. ". Belknap In which he states: "You Will
remember that spoke to you about the selm bugs
which had done so much damage and destroyed so
many OF the elm trees at Newburgh, New York, and
West Point, and through parts OF the adjacent
country. The same bugs are on the trees at MFR.
George Taylors, on Vermont avenue, and else
where In Washington. At Newburgh huge elms
have been utterly destroyed by them letter
from there says: 'They have not reached POuR Rh-
keepsie. A beetle lays eggs In rows OF two or
three on the back Of The elm leaf From this comes
worm. which crawlS down to the foot OF the tree,
and they are found there In clusters and should be
DESTROYED, II possible. They go into the COCOON
state, whence comes the beetle, and this PROCESS
Is repeated three times during the summer, the
leaves being perforated that number of times Some
destroT the worms our eariener dt
but this is impossible where the woods, as here,
are iull OF them You have only I'd be
lty the death OF these trees would be-"
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THE CZAgINA FRIGHTKNED.-Last night the czaI
carriage was blocked in its passage by two tram
cars, and the czarina became frightened The czar
prevented her from Jumping out OF the carr1agel
lie then alighted and helped extricate the tram car
wheels, and was unrecognized Several Polish
DObewOmen did not attend the czar1na's receprOnI
Only officers and the wives Of ofncials were presf
ent or the 800 persons who were invited to the
bali given In the cars honor by Gen. Gourko, only
400 were accepted. The nobility and bourgeois
Were absent. A nthIlist manifesto has been Uber4
ally circulated throughout Warsaw.
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Affairs in West Washington.

DROWNED IN THE PoToMAC-The statement In
George ". Lewis, upon investigation has been N
found to be true ihe following the facts:
George W. Lewis, white man. ii years of age,
living at Ala 26th street northwest. employed on
the tug Hattie, owned by A. L. Barbour & Co.,
while returning from Lower Cedar Point, and
cfv Gnen t near % aGenf 30 miles below this
p. m. Sunday, ha complained Of being warm, and
said he would sit on the railing, ne&r the stern,
until he became cooled. He was seen sitting there
few minutes afterwards, which was the last seen
of him. Captain Walker, OF the tug. stated to a
STAR reporter that he has dragged for the BODY
two days, and would continue the search to-day.
Mrs. Lewis says that he was subject TO fainting
spells, and that he could not swim. MI. Lewis
TIE FUNERAL OF Mrs. William H. Hunter took
place yesterday afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock. from her
late residence 1927 street. Rev. DR.: Lindsay, of
MessrS W. Fl. Dougal, +. S. Barberten. - West
enult, J. S. Dana, J. ". Voorhees,. Capt. simms. A
Oak Hill cemetery, where the interment took place.
A CANAL LOCK DAMAGED.-Word was received
this morning from Great Falls that a lock gate in
that vicinity had been misplaced by a canal boat.
which Will neceSSitate the stoppage OF al. navga-
tion on the canal in that section for short time
1t Is most likely that the repairs will De made this
afternoon or tomorrow morning.
ALL PREPARATIONS CoNPLETED.-The Cleveland
and Hendricks club of this place have completed
all arrangements in procuring $50 torches,
tranSparencies and band or music for participate
Ing In the parade tonight They are TO meet in
be playing at O'Clock. A committee of three VIII
escort the Virginia democrats to the place OF meet
ing
SHIPPING NEws.-Schooner Freddie l. Porter
cleared to-day with $50 tons Of coal for Portland
CONDITION OF WATER AT Z A. M.-Great Falls, &C.
Receiving reServoir-Iorth connection, 36, south
connection. Sc. Distributing reservoir - intluent
gate house, 3d. eff1uent gate house. 81. High tide
in the river to-day at p. M. low tide at IL p. M
The CANAL--RepOrtS from up the canal say that
unless rain comes soon navigation will be SuS-
pended At dam No. the water is very low. and
the dam is leaking badly. Boats are unable to take
full cargoes Twentythree boats. carrying 2,5l0 Is
tons OF coal, LETT Cumberland Tuesday.
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Is RHNKLANDRR INsANK7-Patr1ck Nolan and
DR.. Wm Detmold, OF the commission appointed In
New York city to examine into the mental cOndi-
ttoh Of VIM c. Rhinelander, who shot Lawyer
John Drake, have decided that Rhinelandef is In
sane. Edward Patterson, the third member OF the
commission, expresses an opposite opinion.
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The fire engineers OF the United States at their
session In Chicago yesterday listened TO several
papers on spontaneous combustion, In which the
writers held to the view that granite was one Of
the worst possible building materials
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PROCEEDINGS TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE DEMO-
CRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE OWES Mr.. HADLKr
FOR SERVICES RENDERED.
Henry III. Hadley, OF Morey letter notorlety, was
examined yesterday In the superior court, New
York city, In supplementary proceeding In a suit
brought by Frank Z. Marsh, In which a Judgment
was recovered some time ago upon a note for $3.50.
The object or the examination was TO find out
whether the democratic national committee owes
Mr. Hadley anything, and thus secure the amount
OF the Judgment Mir. Hadley said he had no doubt
that h. was authorized TO eXpend whatever might
be necessary in connection with the Investigation
OF the authenticity OF the Morey letter. He could
not remember distinctly, but from a receipt which
had been published from william H. Price for $500,
he thought he was authorized He believed he was
authorized by Mr.. Dickinson, the stenographer OF
the committee. The details OF the matter were not
clearly Impressed on his memory. ASK Inc at
once, he said, "whether wrote the letter not,
SO that can go TO dinner. You dare not do It."
continuing he said he might have received letter
OF introduction 10 Mr.. Price, but he never received
one from Chairman Barnum. on being shown Q
letter dated October 80 1870 purportng 10 be from
sons handwriting. He did not believe IL was au.
thorized by MIR Barnum. He thought he had No
conversation with nor instructions from MT. Bar.
mum before he went to Cumberland, Nd He had
an interview with Mr. Barnum, however, before
going 10 Massachusetts He was uncertain, he said.
whether he had legal claim against the commit
tee but believed he had an equitable claim He had
put no price on his services, but would have ac-
"
paid IN fun for his services, as he made no con.
tract with the committee
CHAIRMAN BAKNUM EXAMINED.
Yesterday afternoon Chairman Barnum was en-.
amined. He said about two weeks before tn
opening of the democratic headquarters In 90 NJ.
Hadley, who had been previously introduced 20
him, came TO him for money 10 start q republican
Hancock club. Hadley was told he might be spared
$500 After the publication OF the Morey letter
word came from New Hampshire that Morey could
be found out about Lynn, Mass. Hadley said he
would 60 for his expenses only. He was given
$500 or $3.50 for expenses before going. The com.
mlttee was afterward Informed Hadley had ROtten
into some trouble, and they gave him q 600 as Q
simple donation. This must have been before
Kadleys letter asking for pay for his services Tha
witness had no recollection OF promising Hadley
anything for his services and said IL had not beea
q subject ef conversation among the members a
the committee that Hadley had q claim for com
pensation- Mt. Barnum, In reply TO question:
said the circumstances connected with the Nor03
letter made q f1rm impression on his mind but
Hadleyb name was not strongly identtnod witn
them
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TIE ROSTER OF Ex-oFrIcrEs AND soLDnRs.-The
acting commissioner OF pensions has addressed a
letter to the officers Of the Association OF the Army
OF the Cumberland, asking that they furnish tothe
Penslon of1ce the names and post Office address Of
every oIllcer ana enlisted man attending the IAN
nual union this year who is not member OF tine
Grand Army OF the Republic This is In accord
ance with the plan adopted by the Pension Office to
complete as far as may be roster OF surviving SOL
ders OF the war Of the rebellion, which viii aid ap-
pllcants In obtaining proof to sustain their de-
mandS for pension. The office has already roster
OF over 900 ex-oicers and soldiers and expects
to increase the list 100000 more.
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You ARE Always WELCOME,

WHETHER YOU WISH TO BUY OR NOT WE
TAKE BOTH PLEASURE AND PRIDE IN SHOW
ING OUR GOODS. WE ARE RECEIVING DAILY
THE VERY LATEST NOVELTIES IN FINE CLOTH
ING FOR MEN. YOUTHS. BOYS AND CHILDREN.
OUR GOODS BEAR THE CLOSEST INSPECTION.
AND ARE BEYOND COMPARISON WITH ANY
READY-MADE CLOTHING IN THIS MARKET. IN
THE MANUFACTURE OF OUR CLOTHING THE
CLOSEST ATTENTION Is GIVEN TO THE FIT.
STYLE AND MAKING. 1T is SELDOM THAT THE
CLOTHING WE SELL DOES NOT PROVE EN-.
T1RELY SATISFACTORY WE STUDY TO PLEASE
AND SATISFY OUR PATRONS.
WHEN A CUSTOMER COMES TO Us AND SAYS
THAT FORMER PURCHASE DID NOT PROVE
SATISFACTORY WE ALWAYS SATISFY HIS
OR MONEY REFUNDED.
IN THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT, MEMS
READY-MADE DEPARTMENT. AND IN THE
YOUTHS. BOYS AND cHILDREN's DEPARTMENTS
WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO SHOW OUR FALL
STOCK. WHICH Is COMPLETE AND AWAITS YOUR
CALI.
A. SAKS d CO.,
LEADERS IN CLOTHING.
ses 3l6 and 3lS SEVENTH STREET.
s h IRTS.
Opened this morning new lot
WHITE AND FANCY PERCALE
Pest fitting aud quality in the city.
W. 8. TEEL..
au9 QS5 Pennsylvania avenueL
ScouR1Sa DYE1Ne.
PRESSING, REPAIRING.
Kid Gloves Cleaned. Securing Tor the Trade Good
Work. prompS to order Clothing called for and dev
ered
S. EMAN,
an25-lm' 1733 PENNSYLVANIA AvENEE.
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Tbs PRESIDENT arrived at the Fifth Avenue
hotel In New York yesterday morning. He kept in
his room during the afternoon and last evening he
refused to sec visitors
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To SUE CAPTAIN HowGATEs BoNDsMEN-Solicstor
Neal, OF the Treasury department, has determin ned
to institute suit to recover 600 from the bonds
men OF the fugitive Capt Howgate The bonds1nen
are Messrs. Rogers, OF New York, and w. B. Moses,
While nnn sas ~ IVA WAS en 0y
NO suit has been instituted heretofore to recover
from HOWgate'S bOndSmen.
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Western Towns swept Away by Cy-
clones.

SEVERAL PEOPLE KILLED AND INJURED.
terrific storm swept over portions Of Minnesota
and Wisconsin Tuesday evening, spreading death
and desolatOn In its track. At Marine Mills Minn.
fifteen or twenty houses were wrecked and num-
Der OF persons injured At Clayton, Wis, one-half
of the lighter structures were blown down. Al
Chippewa Falls, Wis, the storm was the worst OF
the season. The storm struck Clear Lake, Wis.,
between and o'clock in the afternoon, and laid
half the place In ruins almost instantly. Three
OF the storm was half mile wide. house was
taken from its foundation and turned completely
tempest and landed in the branches OF a tree ONLY
slightly injured. large frame house was CONT
pletely out OF sight, and not one particle OF the
fortunately taken refuge in the cellar Many famt1
lies are LETT destitute. The sheds Of the Duluth
railroad were demolished
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VIcKSBrRG, Miss, September 1.-THE last spike
OF the Louisville, New orleans and Texas railroad.
connecting Memphis and New orleans, was driven
yesterday at point one hundred and twenty miles
above this city. train which lett here this morn.
ing proceeded 10 Memphis. Two hundred business
men OF this city Will leave by an excursion train
Oh the same road for New orleans tomorrow.
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At Philadelphia yesterday the thermometss
Chicago, -; Washington, q.
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BUFFALO, \. Y, September 1l.-During a terrible
thunder storm at Olean last evening, a tank con- :
Jaining $4,000 gallons OF OIL belonging to the Na1A
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NEW YORK, September 1.-THE stock market
this morning was strong and higher. Prices rose
Il 10 "a per cent Western Union, Pacific Mall Un-
Ion Pacific and the grangers were the strongest
shares.
IL Is reported I'm the board that the Baltimore and
Ohio telegraph company has given notice TO the
United telegraph lines that IL Will withdraw from
the pool unless the Bankers and Merchants dim
culties are adjusted at once
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

r|,. MISS sALLIE F. CHAPLIN, THE BRIL-
at sSrfs' n G1 9bs the ssa s9h y
Shurh Sh n % Vermont avenns near street northwest
s
Public invited it :.
w 6IsEK16 SIaETEIHNp Ri AND HENRRICks GLgB 5TH
HIS tHsF E1ESfs sas Ri5ea
ners living and torches Lighted to corner Of I'D and
Peunsylyania avenue orthwest, there take their
place IN line of the grand procession. IT.
w. B. MOSES & son Will REMOVE TO
their new bull ding, corner 1lth and streets. in
in CARPET and Uphsy
start trade and to relieve their stock of all Of last years
W The JACKSON DEMockATiC ASSOCIATION
will assemble At their Hail. sth aud SITS W.. THURS
at 'As ff4uSss5i By rsdsn
AS3 CdgR OF
of Cleveland and w
1oddard's Hall THURSDAY. Sept. H. 1854 at O'clock
lug. By order Of the Committee seI0-2S'
-, ATTENTION, G. A, R
MRSs Of Post attend Of ,99 9ns
ins O'clock pm at sh and hTos sire eommnasr
northwest '~' ''-'''e' A'' ''''' ~ ~ .selo-st '
- OFFICE OF The COLUMBIA RAILWAY
DIVIDEND September 9, 1884.
Ihe Semi-annual Dividend the stock of the CO.
LOMBiA RAILWAY Co. will be paid at the Office Of
the secretary and after this date
". Il. CLAGETT, Sec'y.
s9-1w sl9 Market Space
- OFFICE OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES
~ DISTRICT tOLUMBIA
WASHINGTON, Sept, g 1884
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
Taxpayers hereby notified that the pamphlet
tanning the lis of unpaid the ending June
30 1884, and other assessments previously due and
arrears has been printed. and that copy thereo will
be delivered to taxpayer applying therefor at this
otce provided by act Of Congress- approved March
3, 1871
By order Commissioners D. c.
Attest JOHN F. COOK
se2-2aw3w Collector OF Taxes D. c.
~ DORSEY CLAGETT. NOTARY PUBLIC. 81
- 9th st. northwest have aydemand for Houses
Tor Sale and kent Owners having such to dispose OF
Will give call sell I'm
fPs JUST RECEIyED-BIRTHDAY CARDS IN
VIZ new and artistic designs; aso constant additions
Of new books and the best magazines issued.
Circulating Library 1749 Pa. ave au30
PEo TOWERS & GREEN
IS BANKtRS AND BROKERS.
HAVE REMOVED 10
au29-lm 1923 STREET.
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Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-mteFnal rSve-
nue., S4S9, ,122 customs, S737, ,43a
THR leave Of absence granted 1st Lieut. Clermont
L Best, Jr., 1st artillery, is extended one month
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ADJUSTMENTS.


NATIONAL THEATER.
Thoroughly Ventilated and made Cool and Comfortable
nightly
attending the war,a sass1lf It performance OF the
THATCHER. PRIMROSE l. VESTS
CONSOLIDATED MINsTRELs.
Under the Management Of Mr. GEoRa aE + CHAPLAIN.
II lit
sSs oSr II ARTIST: The
ARD the Sim Reeves Of America" and host Of Instru
n,entaisss Voealsts. sIecialty Artists &C. &c com
ness concluding with the E New e 4 Bur ;esque,
By Everybods's sss FavOriis! nOnsfAi BILLY RICE.
Monday September l57M1ss LIzz,E NAY uLMER
John S. PRINCES
GREAT BICYCLE RACE MEETING.
At ATHLETIC PARK. 9th and streets.
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER II
First Event, 30 pm.
BICYCLE vs. HORSE
John s. Prince Homer the great Trotter for $500
purse-two miles, straightaway.
Six Great Amateur Races in which
DoLPH. CHAMPION OF THE WORLD. WILL CoxPErE.
ADMISSION ........-..--.- rs CENTS
Boys Corner. 1Oc.: Grand Stand. 10c. sel0-2t
DIME MUSEUM.
Second week OF the brilliant season. Another great
Show every afternoon and night this week Among the
Star Performers the celebrated Ms1wells, the
Holdsworths, the Rainor Brothers. Shadmans Canine
Paradox. Monkey School and Dog Circus. the Man
pent. Mons Joice. g. ". Woods. the Jumbo Hannah
Battersby Major Lttlefnger and wife. and hosts Of
othe- novelties
Admission to all only 10 cents seS-6t
"A THURSDAY. SEPT IL, 1884.
Grand Testimonial Benefit Of
Mr. EDWARD ABNER,
Consisting of Summer Nights Festival, Concert and
Bal Champetre Dancing at 10 O'Clock. Tickets fifty
nkIVER's SUMNER GARDEN.
A week of merriment and music week Of Panto.
mime and Comedy. Come and see the Picnic Party.
Admission to Garden 10 cents.
Tuesday Sept 16. Grand Testimonial Benefit rendered
Mr. GEO. W. DRIVER. by his friends. sss
7NHE LEEsBURG, VA: FAIR WILL BE HELD ON
10TH 17th snd 18th. 1884
splendid running trottns and hurdle races on second
Round trip tickets from Washington sl25 Take
cars 1T D. and depot at 9:2S returning leave
LeesburH at SIT pm se8-8t
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
Suffer from Dyspepsia
when they could secure relief and permanent by
the exercise afforded bya
BICYCLE OR TRICYCLE.
shSG fer snd
WI c. sCRIBNER
Purchasers taught free. 110s st. northwest.
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Four Men Drowned.

PORT DALHoUsIg, ONT, September ia row
boat, containing five men, belonging to St Catha-
rines, was run down by the steam yacht. Lively,
last night OF this port -Four men were drowned
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FOUND that his liabilities were about SiOO 600 and
ms assets practically nothing. He had built a
mouse several years ago, which was mortgaged
heavily. but IN which he continued to reside until
WHAT THE pEPOSTroRS THOUGHT.
Some OF the depOstors firmly believed that Mr..
SQuer had secreted snug amount OF money, OF
which he would avail himself later. No evidence
OF tns mas come TO light, and 1t Is now generally
6eneveC that he had lost all Upon his failure Jay
b. smith. who had been the boOkkeeper OF the
bank Ior several years was made assignee on be
half OF the creditors. Upon the request OF q mum.
Der OF depoSitors. MIR. Jesse B. Wilson appoint
ed receiver OF the Institution. He has been ever
since engaged in settling up the books OF the bank
employing Jay B. Smith to assist him The ba nk
rooms. 14l6 Pennsylvania avenue Were some time
since vacated, and are now occupied as Storeroom
by Cornwelrs grocery.
WHAT RECEIVER WILSON SAYS.
Mr.. Wilson was waited upon at his Office to-day
by STAR reporter, and in response to inquiries
stated that he heard the report of Mr.. Squiers
suicide before he left home, but could scarcely
believe 1t, as he had received visit from him last
Saturday and had long talk on business matters.
Upon arriving at his Office he Immediately sent his
clerk, Smith, TO Mr.. Squiers residence, and upon his
return he was informed OF the dreadful occurrence
He gave the particulars, which accorded with those
given above.
LIABILITIES OF 100000 NEARLY OVER ASSETS.
Mir. Wilson said that he had not yet concluded
the settlement Of the books. and was not in posi-
ton to give exact figures regarding their condition.
He stated however. that unless some contingent
matters arose he didn't how the depOSitOrS
could receive much. He added that the inlebted-
ness was over 100000. while the assets could not
amount to more than five eight thousand dollars
II as mucn as that He said that he would con-
tinue his work, and that Mr.. Squier's death would
make no difference in it except that there were a
number OF matters in confusion which he had ey-
peeted MIR, Squer TO assist in disentanging AS
far as he knew, he said. Mr. Squter had left no pa
perS or writing or any Kind.
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LADIES GOODS.
Ms SEIN. RuppyRr


Received complete and line OF
LINEN GOODS for embroidery purposas as
TABLE SCARFS and SASHE9
BUREAU and SIDEBOARD COVERS
TRAY COVER. CHAIR TIDES
DOYLIES and SFLASHERS. comprising the finest and
cheapest grades.
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A SERIOUS RAZOR CUTTING CASE.-Daniel Sim
mons, the colored waiter at the Harris house who
last Saturday, was arrested by Oricer Nicholson
last night and put on trial in the Police Court this
morning, charged with assault and battery with
intent to kill MIR. Price testified that last Satur-
day afternoon the defendant failed TO notify him
that dinner was ready. as was his usual custom
Witness went after him about 1t, and found that
failed to notify him that dinner ready. He an
swered: 81 guess you ought to know when you are
hungry" Witness told him he was drunk. SIM
mons became angry at this remark and drawing q
razor from under his apron he slashed at witness
throat. who In warding the weapon of received the
cut In the arm. Witness said the defendant had
been in his employ Ior some time and had always
borne good character. DR.. James D. Young tes-
titled that he dressed the wound, which was about
Two inches long, and had evidently been done with
sharp instrument. The case was sent to the
grand jury; bonds. $500.
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THE EVENING STAR.

HENo TEA
NARTIN GILLET cos CBALTIMoREl
He NO ADVERTISEMENT
For the week ending September 18th
5fan Bloweth not his own Horn. By whom shall
the Horn OF that VI IN be Blown:
HF-NO TEA no one else VIII And while il may
sound like '.Biow1Eg,' IL the same 1t Is SIMPLE
TRUTH.
WHAT
IS The ''SBGp,e TRUTH"
WY
hat he TEA IS dtsol 1tey pure Tea; that
II ms 5,-f .-~e1t success il places where il has
been t-i.d notably Ia.tnIorc where to-day it con-
>titutts one-third OF all the Tea consumed Ask
af.y one You hay know VITO lives in Baltimore
aJeut Hk-NO TEA What they tel you You may
he.J-,e, and We net AFRAID t. have the TRUTH
spoken.
RECOIIFCT
That HE-SO is A. inncyatinn in the trade. II is
the frs, at-eflpt to rive 70 tn people TEA whose
Ully merits and value TO he found in the drink
CHISEsz p DRINK XIII ITHEMsILvEs IN CHINA,
uE-No
Tea for sale by -rocers in the original metal lined
Packages It,. q ID and Il. sizes-Ihe trade sup
BAETIN GILLET CO..
Established 1s1D.
scs Baltimore