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The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30
What One Mans Moral Cowar'
dice Did.

After Greedy and his party
had escaped the dangers of an
ice-fllled sea, dashed to fury by
an arctic storm, scouts were
sent from their landing place at
Esquimaux Pointto Cape Sabine.
They believed plenty, comfort
aud safety close at hand. But
their 10Y was of short life. I'm
"a few days." says Greedy, athe.
scouts returned, but their report
sent a thrill of horror to every
heart" Greedy had brought his
whole party out of their arctic
prison to the agreed-upon place
of rescue, but there were no res
cuers there to meet them. Not
only that, there were only 1900
rations. The government had
failed to perform its share of the
schedule work. To this failure,
for which the Navy Department
Indirectly, and the Signal Ser
s;h1e mnst he aftrihnfed ali the
barrors ~ That w;nfarcamn now
fod;n@ nroaf il tha torn aesh of
liz dis;nrarrad hodias Of those
who III death as we'll as in life
were the victims of rapacious
ahassed a. 81 concealad that
RI, far sf,,nidifv. Indifference.
api cowardiee On fhe mart of the
d;raetors and commanders Of
tha yarious relief exnadifions.
hnmanity wonld have been sDar-
al This last dreadful shock.
Tl,a accidents Of NAVIGATION in
aasfbarn waters do not explain
Ais fa;lnra Tho Profens was
last i i fr,a hnt, tha neglect
go .aeba sufficient rafions At
Zane Sabine. as requested by
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30
Ranie Culture.


N. D. Times.D Democrat.
The communications sent to
CIV. McEnery by Mr.. Juvenet,
OF New York, on the subject of
RI ME opens up a new agrBul-
tgral prospect. 1t has long
been known that the soil aud
climate of Louisiana are very
happily adapted to the produc-
ton ofthis beautiful fibre, but
extensive operations in that line
have been discouraged by the
want of machinery and appara-
tus adapted to the economical
harvesting of the crop. That
the plant can be grown here
in abundance and under the
most favorable conditions is no.
torious, but heretofore it has
been considered a fruitless un-
dertaking on account of the
practical impossibility of pre-
pairing the fibre for market,
Many of our planters have ex7
perimented, and have satisfied
themselves of the capacity of
our soil for producing ralnie,
but further than that they have
been unable to go. There has
been no market for the crude
material and no mechanical pro-
cesses for its preparation-none,
at least, suitable to our eondi-
tions as regards wages, labor,
etc. AS a result, the industry
has been at a standstill.
But Mr.. Junevet's commnni.
cation solves or seems to solve
the problem. He writes to Gov
McEnery that the concern he
represents is anxious to pur.
chase the raw ramie bark, AND
offers to take it at five cents
per pound in bulk. There is
much additional Information
needed, Of course. 1t will be
necessary to know what con
stitutes 'sramie bark" in the
eyes of this concern exactly
how the article must be packed
and exactly what will be the
cost delivered to the con
signees.
No doubt Gov McEnery vii
inquire into these details, SO al
to lay before the people a com
plete and reliable statement o
the whole case. He is anxiou;
to promote the prosperity ant
development of the State, ant
realizes the truth that a diver
sification of crops is one OF TIN
most important elements in thu
solution of the problem. Rami'
culture on proper terms is high
lily desirable as an addition t.
our resources. Let us hop
that it may at last be within
! our reach. We shall await full
! Their information with profoun
solicitude.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30
Congressional.

A very large proportion OF
the Democracy of this parish
desire to see Col. Thos. q.
sharks nominated for Con-
gress from this District.
MANY of our most substantial
eifizens are ardent supporters OF
Col. Sparks, for the reason, as
thew say, that che District could
not get a better representative,
and that there IS no one who
understands better and would
work harder for the best inter
ests Of Pie. Coupee. We cite
these facts after having learned
them by conversation with q
number of Democrats from al
the different parts Of the parish.
-Pointe Coupee Banner.
From the Marksville Bulletin
If August the 9th, we learn that
MI. ii H.Thorpe, of AVoyelles,
Il 1 candidate for the Democra-
tic nomination for Congress
from this District. Nj. Thorpe
is highly spoken Of by those
who know him best.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30


ii the name of common
40 the Democrats expect
Y This state for the party
Esmber, when they are
aaally quarreling among
ves, bringing charges
The present administra-
hat would disgrace any
If thepapers Of the State
% this course of Journals
republicans will gather
respectable following
insure their success Id
election. Leave off all
and personalities, and
man and every Journal
shoulders ID the wheel
HE old pelican ont on
nnd where Cleveland
adricks, Or their electors,
fre6 ride CID the white
obeline Reporter.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30
$l.O25 CASH

XKTILL buy a small plantation in Bellevue
wv containing forty-nine arpents OF pest
quality of cotton and corn land, situated on
improvements consisting of a building l6x2S
feet and cabin 10x30 feet, all in tip top order.
For further particulars, apply at this Office
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30
Divine Aid.

When the recent disastrous
run was made on the Hot
Springs, Ark, bank an old fell
low who had come to town
with a sack of fish, stopped on
the sidewalk and in astonishment
viewed the crowd.
Whats the matter with all
these folks 2" he asked of a by-
stander.
"Why, the bank is about to
break and they want to draw
out as much of the money as
possible
IF that's the case I'm in
with 'em. Been looking for
somethin' O. this sort for some
time" and, dropping his sack of
fish he crowded his way into
the bank, fought his way to the
cashiers window, and said /:
"Here, Cap'n, hand her out"
"Hand what out ~
"Money. Give me- my share.n
whats the amount of your
deposit Where's your check 2"
The old fellow did not I'M
derstand, and the cashier CON
tinued : "How much money
did you put in here 2"
Didn't put none in. What
do you take me fur ? Thought
it was a sort of a free fight"
"Stand aside, old man."
"Hold on, if the governments
busted, why don't you divide
up ? Say, gimmy ten dollars an
I'll call it square"
He was thrust aside and find
ing himself near the door, he
thought of his fish and hurried
to the place where he had left
them. The sack was gone.
"Whar's them fish," he ex-
claimed turning to a cripple,
who, with CHASTITY expression,
leaned on his clutches.
81 don't know"
.Yes you do. Bet you ran
away with 'em."
II look like running away
with anything" sighed the poor
fellow.
"Wall, it amt your fault il
you don't, and If you wasn't a
cripple an bigger'nI am, I'd
whale you. Anybody seed q
sack o. fish ~ he cried, and rush
ing into the streets he accused
nearly every one he met. The
circuit judge was upbraided
the county clerk was called 9
thief, and the leading minister
of the town was rudely jerked
to one side and told that if hi
did not Immediately surrender
the sack of fish the air would b.
full of his tattered wardrobe.
In a tumble-doWn cabin, a
!, the end of a squalid alley, sd.
an old negro, contemplating
: with a steady eye of satisfaction
! the cleaning array of bass, pike
sun-fish and goggle-eyed perch
Law, Nelson, wizard You 81
all dem fish 2" asked a woman
who entered and put ssdoWn
!. bundle of dirty clothes.
|, de Sabier sent EN-, honey
. fur he hab dun had his eye OF
: my appetite an,longin' fur ifs
I fur some time. De LaWd mad
I er white man go an ketch 'em
. chile, and fetch 'em ter toWr
When de white man met me, b
!. put down de fish an schrouge
inter de bank airter money /; al
I'll has ebery reason ter belieb
! dat when he come back, de lis
Y wuz gone. Dish heah trans
! acshun wuz intended by th
Lawd fur ter sarVe two purposes
lone purpose Wuz to satisfy q
: Ole sarvant's appetite, an q
Y udder wuz ter show a whit
: man de vanity o. leabin VIVA
! de Lawd had gin hin
an runnin' airter z
3 gains O. dis heah worl'. n
2 de cookin' i~ntentials. Daim
8 dis amt a monstrous fine pix
= Uh, huh. Fish want tende
Y fur white folks nohoW. burr
Z up dar. / wants to heah q
& grease s~putter.n
81 Congressional.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30

NEAR Ill PLATE. i

NEAR VILE PLATE. Il
Description. Acres, ;,
Lot Z, section 4, ownsh 4 5 rye 2 east l1o
COULEE CROCHE,
Near DIXON Grove - bsi
of W / sec %, t Z 8 range east $685.
w OF 8 W / sec D, t z 9 range 8 east sO.S6
N e / sec and n 9 / of 8 9 t of sec 3D..
n sec and n ! of n W i sec 81, It's
rs east, containing......--.-..-. 1928
Lots l and 2 of sec "a, t 8 s rye 8 east go
w ! of Ii 9 / of sec "a, tSsr3e.-..-- 20
BELLEVUE.
S 9 / of e ! of sec 8; s W ] of 8 W /,
and lots 4 and Z Of sec 2 t7sr3e,
west of the Montgomery plantation
S / of e / of sec 8; sw of 8
of sec 8; 9 ] of s W ! of sec 10-all
nt7sr3e east, containing -...-... 298.94
NEAR POINT LYONS
Lot No 3 and n e / of g g I Of sec 3d.
8sr3 east, containing...-.-...- oU.V5
NEAR AND EAST OF CIR. COTEAU
Lot No 1 of sec 6 t 8 S r 5 east.-.-... 1913
PRAIRIE HAYES.
N W of W / of sec 25 9 ] of Q I
of s e !, and s e / of n Q ! of sec 26, t
SsrIe @. containing.--.-....--.-.: l60.5S
Lots 8 and 4 of section 25; lots l, 2
and 8 of sec 35; and lots l and 2 of
sec SO, t + l east, containing.... 1915
Lots 2, 3 and 4 n W l of 8 Q /, and n
9 of s W ! of sec &c, 8 ! east. log
N W ! of W of sec %; 9 ! OF g / OF
n / of sec %, t8srl east.-.....- 1898
For further information, apply to
E. D. ESTILETTE,
At the office of Estilette g. Dupr6,
| jal4 Att'ys at Law, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30
FOR SALE.

nNE of the most desirable residences in
" Opelousas; ample grounds-yard, lot,
orchard, garden and small ield-comprising,
together, about IA acres of land, all under
fence. improvements consist of two-story
dwelling, brick basement, containing nine
rooms; outbuildipgs, kitchen, servants rooms
etc., in good order. This property will be sold
yerv low for cash, or on favorable terms. For
further particulars apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30
OFFER
THE OPELOUSAS COURIER
Price $3.50 per Year,
AND THE
WEEKLY cAPIT0LAN-ADE0cAH
Price So 100 per Year,
Will be mailed to any address, postage ps'u'
One Year,
For $780,
EXTRAORDINARY F !

After contributing support to your ioca
paper, your, next duty at Il TO fs seOaf which iSi Won
nous sa; tba most information-a paper which
Gan ;natr g",n entertains, and imparts useful In
formation.
The Weekly CapitOlian Advocate
.at.a at Ration Rouge, La, the Ohcial
R au - of the State of Louisiana, contains AL
ss9vertisements Of the State which are OF Y,
daraat TO every citizen, and as o newsJonrna
se rss,,m9 Of ali the most important Local, Ma
s;onaI. State and Foreign News, together WIN
Editorial Comments upon s and Sslsetsd Lie.
| rary matter.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30
FOR SALE OR RENT.

4 NEW town residence, neat and convens
"A emit, suitable for q small family, WIZ wv
acres of land, enclosed. Win be soio Onssp'
or rented low to q good tenant.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30

The editor ought to make 9
rood sailor, for he can manage
8 boom. il successful Wifha clip
Der. and is an adept at steering
4 schooner over d bar,
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30
s4ic observation.

S Rice of the Greedy
Ian. that the mean tenn
III their camp during
.ssth Of December, 1881,
sos01o. Early in January,
Il Esa pandulum piers were
SO We learn from the
sss.roe-and the work of
observations furnished
80 and e~xacting duty to
ssisanomer, .Who in addi-
sssIBe tedious counting of
sings of the pendulum
slfsr hour, was compelled
astronomical obserya-
81 The determination of
these pendulum obser-
.ss we're continued fifteen
Z md up to Jan. Is, when
sIa1ion was swept by a
4 IN storm and caused such a
sble fall in the thermo-
shat Lieut.. Greedy had the
81 the instrument closely
ssysd and recorded every
M. minutes. The reading
sssI ! temperature of only
Hhich was a rise of about
i few hours. The wind
ss Il fhe rate of sixty miles
v Hill. carrying with it clouds
mn and spicular ice, which
he faces of the men like
sedsrea glass or sparks of fire,
' 9rsvanted them from reach
IN sIEher the -s.thermometer
or the tide guage.
!SSssFvone who was out" we
sra. came back more or
bFhised, and with their
covered by a mass Of frozen
The frosty particles were
& driven through the thickest
orming a white lining on
lnsiae.p The velocity of the
aaaIIy increased to seven
niles an hour, and the
Mnoneter ranged from-9.5
a summing OF Janu-
literature shows a mean
d minimum of $50
maximum of de-
February came in cold,
Age temperature for the
Sa being more than 80
aees below zero.n with the
eary frozen solid all the
a Feb. I'LL the standard Their
|s5ms ter stood at 600 below
Tie corrected difference of
mparature between the inside
HI outside of quarters being
a10o. .It il surprising"
the sergeant, the
Mount Of cold that can be sup
Ad without injury while the
masphere is at rest. Oomfor-
A clothed and no air stirring,
ouId move about without
or great Inconvenience,
ng rare only of the face,
iii sometimes became touch
required the application Of
sHaFln hand, which could safely
withdrawn from a warm
&Sring for q short time.
me -65o and calm weather
than -20O and the wind
IloEing ten miles an hour. &c il
misEake CAS- stated by an emf,
bid Arctic explorer, Payer,
erspiration ceases at--50o
vas disproyed by the ex-
|dsnee Of many of us. SWath
cumbrous clothing, sucl
as pushing behind
IL sIedge would frequently
perspiration In ~
rs quantities, and at Above
ature than that mention
aHng February experiment.
made with shot-guns ant
monograph to ascertain TIL
with which sount
through Arctic air. 4
eertained that lubricabinl
a TO be removed from th
as it would freeze solil
hot allow the machinery Q
eapon to work. When q
% the sun had begun +
show its light, member
party suffered with YEA
md presented d "bleache
,earance of countenanc
ae potato vines that gro
eallars.1 An important e
made that February {
Was the coolest mont
soted ii the Arctic regiol
ID excess of the the
sEic range given by th
ary party of 1876, 2
an temperature was-s
a the minimum ell d,
The Opelousas courier., 1884-08-30
lat The
LOWEST LIVING PRICES.

= AS our prices are SO low as to
leave no margin for credit sales, we
must positively decline delivering any
goods on any other terms than cash on
the spot. If we did rot adhere to this
rnle. we could not afford to sell our
goods at the very low prices We are
offering them at.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
The Nashville Colored Church
Choir

Among the frst-elass concert troupes
the REPORTER takes pleasure in calling
attention to the Nashville Colored
Church Choir company. This popu-
lar company is composed of as fine
an army and array of talent as any
organization on the road. and their
program includes choir selections of
artistic music as well as an attractive
list of Juvenile members.
Mrs. G. E. Bentley, the pianist and
musical directress, is lady of rare
musical ability, and justly merits the
reputation she enjoys. Mr.. G. E.
Bently, her husband, as a tenor singer
has few equals. He is thoroughly
familiar with the demands of the pub
lie, and as manager of the company
displays not only good taste but also
good judgement. Every member of
the company is an artist, and furnishes
combination of talent that is sure
to please. They will appear at Grand
Rapids Thursday July 81.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
Republican Mass Meeting.

"A Republican Mass Meeting will
be held some evening next week,
at the Court House-probably
Saturday evening-for the purpose
OF perfecting a party organization
tor the campaign. Good speakers
will be secured for the occasion.
Due and timely notice will be given
next week. It's expected that the
several Towns near us will be rep
resented at the meeting.
By The Com.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
N eeveS--Mosher.

The marriage of Miss Helen G..
Mosher and Mr.. Geo. A. Neeves,
occurred at the residence of the brides
father, DIR. NJ A. Mosher, in this city,
on Thursday July 18th, 1884.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. W. H. FL. Ross, of Sparta, in
presence of the immediate relatives.
The couple were the recipients of
many rare and elegant presents. After
short wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Neeves will be at home to their friends.
No cards were issued.
The REPORTER acknowledges the
receipt of several samples Of fine cake.
We understand that on their return
they will hold reception at which
time their friends will assemble to wish
them prosperous and pleasant future.
Miss Mosher is most favorably known
as a cultured lady Of ability and this
new step will meet the warm approval
Of her friends. Mr.. Neeves is we'll
known as a man of business in this
section of the state, having grown up
in our midst and accumulated COM
Portable fortune. He is also an attorney
at law. The REPORTER extends con-
gratulations and thanks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
BRIEF NOTES.

DIR. Douglas is at the Witter House.
First there, first served.
Mr. and Mrs. John Landay return
ed from Merrill the past week.
DR.. J. T. Lockweod's Office ada
cent to the Post Office. If
The best gold filing is used by DR..
Douglas, the dentist.
Rev. John Rowland preached to the
largest congregation of the year Sun
day the 18th instant.
E. Z. Tenant Of Dorchester, is in
our city and is canvassiug for a book
entitled Buried Cities"
Mrs. T. L. Tibbits and the children
have spent several days this week with
Mrs. j. w. Cameron at Vesper.
G. F. Witter physician and surgeon.
Office on Main street, residence on
Drake street. IL
Miss Rettie Hemingway, of Jeffer-
son, Wis, is visiting at the residence
of A. L. Fontaine.
Physicians prescriptions and family
receipts accurately compounded
St. Amour & Demars. Centralia. If
For flour and feed, middlins, bran
etc, 90 to G. E. Pariseau. Lowest
cash prices.
Mrs. Davis and Mrs A. Groose are
guests of Mrs L. Fournier. They
came up to see the new boy.
A sister of Mr.. r. n. Bagley is
visiting the family at the present writ
ing and will remain for some time.
Miss Clara Marvin of Chicago is
the company of Miss Nellie Kroner
the present week
Did you know that Dr. Douglas the
popular dentist was in the city? Yes,
and he has fixed my cid teeth just as
coed as new.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
Entertainment.

An entertainment will be given in
Writer'S Hall, Tuesday evening July
29th, under the auspices of the Good
Templars. The exercises will be varied
consisting of music, both instrumental
and vocal, Rotations, essays, tableaux,
character songs, etc. The Lyons band,
the Lynn and Demarais children, will
assist in the musical part of the enter
tainment. Some of the best literary
talent in the city will take part in the
exercises. A good time is expected;
at the close of which ice cream and
cake will be served-A la Senate
Come one, come all, only rs cents,
children under twelve, 10 cents. See
small bills for program.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

NEVER GIVE UP.-If you are
suffering with low and depressed
spirits, loss of appetite, general debil-
ity, disordered blood, weak constitu-
ton, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters You will
be surprised to see the rapid improve
ment that will follow ; you will be
inspired with new life strength and
activity will return pain and misery
will cease, and henceforth you will
rejoice in the praise of Electric
Bitters. Sold at fifty cents bottle
by F. J. Wood & Bro june21no6vl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

DR.. E W. Douglas the Sparta Den
fist, is in the city again at the Witter
House ready for business. The DR..
has made many professional visits to
this city and has always given excell-
ent satisfaction. From what we can
learn, the Doctor ranks high in this
state as dentist Of marked ability.
He will remain in this city a reasona-
BILE length Of time SO that all who
have need of dental work can have
it done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
Mr.. A. G.. McComb from Bozeman.

Mr.. A. c. McComb from Bohemian,
made the REPORTER brief visit this
week and reports everything fine in
the west. Mae has experienced
change of heart since leaving here
and intends voting for Cleveland. He
will remain among US for short sea-
son. Mac is clipper but he must
not take stock in the sayings of a GER
tain click in Centralia concerning the
REPORTER. With them its dog in
the Manager.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

Among the novelties of the season
was the japanese festival given by the
M. E. Society, Wednesday evening of
the past week. 1t was in every way
satisfactory. The printed napkins,
and japanese cup and saucer given
away were we'll received and afforded
some pleasure. The ladies in Japan
csc suits presented quite laughable
spectacle. They acted their parts
we'll The success of the festival was
largely due to the hard work of few
and particularly to Rev. Myers, The
Total receipts were $147, netting the
society about $50 The band boys
furnished plenty of nice music on this
occasion. Score another success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

DR.. j. W. Hamilton, of Mcmillan,
Wis, whose advertisement appears in
another column will make Grand
Rapids regular visits commencing July
28th. The Doctor is quite well known
in this city and stands high in his
profession throughout the state. If
you are troubled with any of the
diseases enumerated in his ADVERTISE
ment it will pay you to call on him at
the earliest opportunity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
$1,000 Reward.

The Wood County Shooting Club
will pay reward of $1,000 to any
one giving reliable information which
will lead to the arrest and conviction
of parties shooting prairie chickens
before the 18th day of August, the
time fixed by law.
EDMOND RossIER, Sec'y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

EVERYBODY KNOWS Ir.-Whep
you have the Itch, Salt Rheum. Calls,
or Skin Eruptions of any kind. and
the Piles that you know without being
told of it. T. j. Wood, the Druggist
will sell you DR.. Bosanko's Pile Rem
edy for so cents, which affords imme-
date relief, and is a sure cure for
either of the above diseases. no1y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
A meeting was held at the NJ. E

A meeting was held at the NJ. E.
Church last Sunday afternoon conduct
ed by Mrs. P. S. Bennett of New
London, for the purpose of organizing
an auxiliary, for the benefit of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.
After appropriate remarks by Rev.
Myers, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. DR.. Witter
and others, a society was formed with
out dissenting voice with member
ship of seventeen. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year Mrs. n. E. Emmons, Presi-
dent Mrs. James Miller, Vice-Prest;
Mrs. D. j. Cole, Sec'y, and Mrs. j.
Mccain, Treas. The first meeting
will be held July 80, at Mrs. D. D.
Demarais. Meetings will be held the
last Wednesday of every month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
Remember reader that you can

Remember reader that you Can
buy the best furniture for the least
money at ]. Wares. For bed
bottoms he offers the Excelsior
Springs which discount any other
spring as yet offered to the public
Mr.. Ware will allow all purchasers
ten days trial Of the springs and
they may be returned if not per
fectly satisfactory.