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The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31
Pay Director cIIman's Accounts.

The second comptroller Of the treasury in con-
sdering the accounts of pay director Gilman u
Austin P. Brown, on May 27, 1884 for eighty bar
rels of pork delivered to the bureau of provisions
1854, under a contract dated Nov. 16, 1882, is
illegal and he adds that Gilman is responsible for
this sum. He also holds that the additional sum
of S4Ol1. the 20 per cent reservation subse-
Guently paid on the contract was illegal, but as
the chief of the bureau directed this payment the
opnon of the second Comptroller the circumstan-
ces attending these transactions susceptible of
no other Interpretation than that they were in
tended as device to evade the provisions of the
law requiring a contract to be let to the lowest
bidder.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31
Minor Matters.

The death of Rear Admiral DeKrafft promotes
Commodore John Lee Davis. now commanding
the Asiatic feet, to rear admiral.
Edward c. Balm, messenger of the Natlonal
Metropolitan Bank, while making his collectlons
today from other city banks, had his pockets
picked Of his pocket book containing S20,1 be-
longing to the bank.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31

First Comptroller Durham of the Treasury in
the case of the employee of the mint at Helena,
Mont has decided that aperson engaged in govern
ment service receiving stipulated salary is not
entitled to payment from the government for eX-
ira services rendered outside Of his regular duties
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31

vSOR sALE-Trayerse-run pung, sleigh,
nhaeton. express wagon, 2 harnesses, lap,
robes, blankets, etc Inquire at 81 EXcHAaesGE AZ
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31
Case Against an Undertaken.

BIDDEFoRD, Oct. 3o-City Undertaken Dennis
OConnor, against whom an action was brought
for burying drowned man, Nahum Morrison,
without robe or coffin, was arraigned in the NUM-
cipal Court this morning and plead not guilty
Thirteen witnesses were summoned, but owing to
the sickness of defendants counsel the case was
continued to Nov. TO-
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31
WANTED.

VOUNG Ladies in city or country to work for US
Il at their homes; fascinating employment; no
instructions to buy; work be sent by mail (dis
tance no objection) $6 to 50 per week can be made
No ocanvassing particulars free, or sample OF work
mailed for four cents in stamps. Please ADDRESS,
HOME MANUFACTURING Co., Boston, Mass. Z. o.
Box 1916. augl4d3m
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31

MADRID Oct. 3O-An express train on the rail
way from Lisbon to Madrid left the rails yester-
day while on a bridge over a river near the
boundary between Spain and Portugal. The
train fell into the river and several persons were
killed and many injured,
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81.
For Portland and vicinity Clearing during the
day with cold weather
The indications for New England to-day are
local rains followed by fair weather, north to west
winds becoming variable higher barometer,
nearly stationary temperature.
Cautionary signals from Eastport to Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31

LONDON, Oct 3O.-The Daily News says: "Gen.
Mcclellan was capable soldier, but he was
scarcely equal to his opportunities: He might
have left great reputation if he had been called
to a second place He never aspired to the first
place.
The Standard says: 1.-THE death of Gen. McClel-
war. He, however, was not fortunate he had the
ill luck to be politically opposed to President Lin
coin and therefore did not receive the necessary
Grant was certainly not such a master of the
science of war. Long before the civil war Nc
Clel1ann was an experienced soldier. His soldiers
loved him, and time had softened the hard things
said against him. The article, taken as WHOLE
ic ocf mil
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31
Another Uprising in Egypt.

LONDON, Oct. 30-The Times correspondent at
Assonan -telegraphs that large rebel army has
left Omdurman for Abhamad. A number of nuns
who escaped from the rebel prisons have arrived
at Assonan. They say that they are certain that
an attack on lower Egypt is intended as the rebel
SON to Cairo"
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31
decision on the Rice Question.

Secretary Manning made decision today which
it is reported will settle the long-existng differ
ences between the producers and importers q, OF
Fowler Rice Company of New York per steam-
ship Elbe June 80 shall be accepted as the stand
ard of assimated rice flour, dutiable at ~ per
cent. ad valorem. This standard is taken as the
result of a compromise between the rice growers
and the brewers.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31
WASHINGTON.
The New Minister to Persia.

WASHINGTON, Oct 30.-Frederick FL. Winston
has been appointed minister to Persia. He is a
prominent lawyer and an active Democrat of Chi
cago and man of wealth and high social standing
been a delegate to every Democratic National
Convention since 1864. He was endorsed by the
entire Illinois Democratic delegation in Congress
and by MANY prominent Democrats in the west.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31
BUSINESS CHANCES.
AGENTS WANTED.

UTANTED-An active business agent in every
w county to take charge of canvassers for the
sale of my goods no bonus, no competition. j. u
CHAPLIN, 80 Free ST., Portland, Me. 27-l
WANTED HELP-Ladies and gentlemen
w in city or country to work for us at their
own homes, daytime or evening; the business is
light, pleasant and easily done; no canyassing or
peddling, good salary paid to smart workers VINO
devote full time to it, steady employment fur
nshed. Address FRANK EATON, Manager,
Boston, Mass, Box 5153. 26-6
NTANTED-An active man or woman in every
w county to sell our goods. Salary $40 per month
and expenses, or commission. Expenses III advance.
Outfit free For full particulars address STAN
DARD SILVER WARE CO., Boston, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-31
The Mini Service Appropriation.

Dr. Kimball, director of the mint, has reduced
service for the next fiscal year over s210 900 as
compared with the estimates for the present year
and over $4,000 as compared with the actual eX-
penditnrcS of last year He says the actual ex
penditures will be much less if the coinage OF the
standard silver dollar be suspended by Congress-
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26
o1fAHA on. { PArNr CO.

o1ee 14o6 Douglas It,, ell 10 lAoo eau1dsss q
Wholesale carbon ana iubsieoting oils: aaentl
? for the eslsbsated electric oils: 4. n. Kitchen
Manager.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26
WALL RAHHk

Oaly wholesale house west os Chicago; wi1dsw.
shades for banks, stores, and private houses:
al goods st manufastussrs' pricea; Henry Lsh.
mann, 1850 Douglass st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

CRAYON PORTRAITS,
.siss In eold for 42b This reduction 10 made 10
meet demands forAne portraits; half Of our
former price. We copy from all kiuds OF pic
lures. and guarantee satisfaction mako any
changes desired ColWsll Cook. artists
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

CLARK BROS. co.
Importers and jobbsrs in tess. coaess and spices
msnufacturers Of baking powders. davorinS
extracts. laundry blue. inks. ETC.; lA14. l4l6,
Harnoy street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

TURKISH AND ELHCTRIC BATHS.
Sure cure for lead snd quicksilver poisoning
large experience: llls Dodge o. !; Il. 1. Wsrlsy
II. D., Proprietor.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

II. II. MARRIOTT,
whGass.is n;s.s trunk nAauf'esu''r; xill'ra H0t'
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26
d vidend No. 6.

NOTICk--Al 8 needing o. 'the Board Of Difee
tors Of the h lsvus. Idaho. AininG Company. I
dividend mo. 81 Of ten (l0l cents per shars on "
capital stock Of the corporation, waa declared
once OF The Company. +. o. HORN, 0ec'y.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26
cAxYIFIp NAxuTAcTpRINa oo. Il

Manufacturers Of ovsIslls. jsaAs. panA. shiEts.
etc.; llo3 and ll04 Douglass street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26
oowlN0 I co.

AYDnAullc AND MECHANICAL ExomsE.s.
Jobbers in wrought tSon ntps. lead pire. an<
sheet leeA; pluuosrs. % and steam Attsrs
iron aud bga6o goods; 1lth end Dodge st1.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26
L. 9. HUNTINGTON / CON

Highest market prices fer hide wool. pelts. furs
and talloW; dealers In leather aAA Andt10o;
lila Jackson st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

BROWNELL co.
stationary and portable engines. boilers and sheet
iron works; wagons. buggiss, agricultural i'm.
plements, bsrbed wire, and bail ties; 1918 and
l2l5 Leavenworth street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

GRAFTON / DRUNN0ND.
Fine esrrisg<s; rsPsirtng . speciality; 1915 ank
1877 Harry street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

A. J. eIkPSON.
Establshsd 1855: lsadins carriage factory: ,Aoe
and lAll Dodge street. ss@l. Z
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

STEPHENS, vOE0ELE DJNNIN0,
Manufacturing confsctioners. jobbers in crackers
foreign and domestic fruits, nuts and etgass
l332 Douglas street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26
RHUNPIN0 1 Boil

RIUNPIN0 BOLTE.
Manufacturers Of Ornamental galvaDissd iron COZ
nises. dovsner windows. window caps, mstalh
shy.lights, etc; $40 l2th st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26
]. n. WILSON

]. u. WIL6ON,
Boiler and sheet iron works. manufacture Of all
kinds of tubular Aues end Afs hog boilers
stacks and brseching: oil and water tanks
Pierce aud 10th sts., near nail works.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26
BLISS 4 ISAACS.

wars, ,silvse. plated ware, looking glasses. chan.
delisrs. lamp chimnsys. cutlery. ETC.: lA1o
Esypum st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

4. L. STRAND CONPANY.
Steam, water. railway. and milling supplies; 90,
"a, va, Farnum street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

CBAS. +. GOODMAN.
Wholesale druggist paints. oils. window glass and
ntners' supplies largest Wholesale drug housS
west Of Chicago; 1907, zoos, 10ll Jones st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

LEE, FRIED CO.
Jobbers in cutlery. hardware and nails. stamped
and japsnned tinwars. tin plate, sheet iron.
etc.: agents for Miami Powder Go.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

q. BRANDHNDUn0 1 90.
Sole. harnsss, and uppsr leather. cut half-soles
and shoe hndinSs; s;mseeAants' hsaAquartsss fes
goods II this line.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26
Roof.painting.

The undeysignsd II pr pared 70 do oil kinds el
ROOR.P AINTIN0 In Arot.elase style, q Me low
est living ratss. Drop orders In the Haley post
Once. AUGUST MYERS,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

n. n. Marshall. Y. Milhourn. o. N. Ramssy.
President vice-Prest. Bee. and Tress.
OMAHA BARBED WIRE CO.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

IA. ORCHARD.
Wholesale carpets, oil cloths. mattiags. curtaiz
sooAs, ETC.; cor. 18th and Farnum streets.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

L. L. ex1AHo, D. O. CLA1x, n. G. ToMrKINs
President Vice Prsst. Sec. and Trsss
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

". L. PARROTTE co.
Jobters Of hats. esp~, and straw goods msnufae
tursrs Of gloves and mittena; ll07 dsrney st
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

Lumber and shinxles, sash, dosrs. blinds. moul.
dinn. piekits. p0sts. lime. plaster. hair, ~
ment, building Paper; Western agent for the
eslsheated 4iiweukss hydraulic cement; Yth
and JOaso ets.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

". ]. BROATCH.
Irvn, stssl springs. heavy hardware, wagon stock.
hardwood lumber, etc. l200 aud l2ll Aarney st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-12-26

REED, JONES co.
Wholesale manufacturers Of boots sud shoes
agents for Boston Rubber Shoe Co.. Bay State
Rubber Co., and Psrker's rubber leather sole
boots; Eastern prices duplicated; l1os Har'
All
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

Mothers who are disturbed ~ The noise
and untidiness of boys at home must Be
careful. lest Is their r~eproacIcs they drive
their children from home il Search of pleas
are elsewhere. There are those banisters
all finger marks again. said Mn. Gary. as
she made haste with a soft linen cloth 10
polish down the shining oak again.
George" size said with a flushed face.
a. she gave the cloth a decided wrench out
Of tie basin Of suds. If you 90 M those
stairs again before bed time you shall BE-
punished. 4 should like 70 know where
I am to 90 p said George. Il can not
stay in tile kitchen, ! am 50 mucl in tie
way. and I can 90 ~ the parlor Tor fear
III muss thatup and now you say | cant
20 up t. my own room. know Of a grand
place here / can 90, Inc added 70 himself
boys are never told they are ia the way
there. and we can have lots Of fun. III 20
10 Mis- corner. I can smoke a cigar now
rs well As any boy, if it did make meav ful
sick the first time. They shall not laugh
at me again about it. And 50 the care
FIJI house-kceper virtually drove her son
from the door to hang about the steps and
sit under the broad inviting portie0 Of the
village grog shop.-Pi7adelphia Hoa4e.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18
THE MONITOR.
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ihA hohlllAa y"
transfer O pls'
traets rom 'hf AN
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80 "a "At .s-
and pay - tstt
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on ore % H'9 Hn-sir
NOS ann pay .A@ =. -
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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18
HINTS

II troubled with ch4pped hands. apply.
after washing well, . sriau drop Of honey
RIB in. and wIFe dry
DR.. ]. C~ooIeridge. of TayloFsyIlle. Ind
writes that lie has tried the iuid extract Of
chestnut leaves for whooping-eeagh with
great success. He says: The dose en-
ployed IS from fifteen to sixty drops, ac-
e9rding to age. If the child IS large
enough, l give it in hot water as an infas
sion. sxeetened. TO q small child. il simple
strip or elixir. It not only relieves Or
liehtens the paroxysms, but will actually
cure IN from four to five days. give four
70 SIX does a day. according the severity Of
the case If good fresh leaves can be pro
cured. / make tie infusion as 3 tea. say
Two draeAms Of the leaves 70 halfa pint Of
boiling water. and give tso une At q
dos. sNeetened with white sugar.
To remove diseoiorAtions on piano keys
the following i a good remedy Rub
with lemon juice. and. while still damp,
put on a Coating Of whiting mixed with
lemon juice. When dry, brush of care
fully with a dry brush.
The rubber rings used to assist in keep
ing the air from fruit cans sometimes be
come 50 dry and brittle a 70 be almost
useless. They can be restored to a normal
condition, usually. by letting them il n
water in which you have put a little am
monia. Mix IN this proportion: One part
ammonia and two parts water. Sometimes
they do not need to lie IN this more tLaIi
five minutes. bat frequently a half hour Is
needed 70 restore their elasticity.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

We nave the best Jamaica Ginger, in
large bottles. full strength. equal 10
Browns :. at 2oc. a bottle. 2 az. bottles of
essence Of lemon. Sc: 2 ~. bottles of es-
nee ii peppermint. je.: > o.. bottles Of
pure sweet oil. DC: , OF. bottles of best
castor oil, &C.; large bottles sweet oil. Sc;
large bottles castor oil. SC. The best ex-
tract Of lemon, 1Jc. for a bottle. T.. D..
Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

We have fine damask linen towels. -
inches long by 20 inches wide. at % cents;
also heavy buck towels, all linen. 81 inches
long by 10 inches wide, at l2b cents. Our
stock Of linen table diapers and figured
linen damask. IN all widths. from - 10 g.
inches wide, is full and complete. We
know just where and how to buy these
goods and sell at a close margin Of profit.
L. b. Humphreys & Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

- n-Tp~ r.g3fr1-e A-u-w- - @ec4rz-r
- - - Ie--@atT $780,
10 -rs1s ~
IN Ia a purely Vegetable Prepz-T.
- - 49, ssrs Il TgIss Of CoA
~ l ur9zr-@ C w1ie ere sxgzsGE
ze-m w- ~-r ~ 4Ffhrf
m rersoxes tie cause 4 c@sA I'D IT,
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q, 4. -. r-eaf ryIana pwrieer I'D
T--Trr P-ar.ae. 8 Gent ParraFe and
r . Rsgrs. s LHr=e CT
t ==1-. EsTz fsEEre IL zz hs5F - tA=
vs ien oo ~
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d e7sTT 6izzzz asa so.
The Atgs-1.sFc. ssAraz ErcaA Car
z---s@ E~r-TI-a. - ra Coznt4-
49, $500 sat-g yeaL. Dzss1e
a9 T9aE u1o1at= V1xEs4E BsrZEE- e.
cd r1@ Ev ger uefR Il fE= WlE
No per.on "a e@ fha B1zzzz aaar5ze
70 f= 2ud raa5n kg -Es-. ps1Eg5=l
tr . w u5i Destroyed m&r4l p8saE
cr ~ s1 ts Tz 0Eza Waaal
$3.50 ~ r
Bilious. IEemiftsHt. Na-
@ e9r ere zz1 t@ Elifai
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Tss SID fae
an Aszn. @ez 1 s oEG
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agzzi 70 d. !. WaLaEG tGaa14z 8IrgEE
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fvH= Al It's ar51z SIN Ff@E552 BlTrEA. 30
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ItInx5zorafe- The stomach . st.n-
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vxg- y the frame. eE cafrFEzz af EIfh51t me
ed u CzIera@l or osaer ulIue<4. al g9sg1GzS
Eazr.s- sren ths sysam. Il Is e4y Il 2111Es-
trarf5u. u-o-ap- Z zezs01- zzI certain L IL
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Dyspep@ia or Indigestion. Ee21aene.
pm 4 r. Ns51lizx. CD5z Tzat1es 81 me
Cr4r pEegu1uZ U1zz.ness. 6Gd Taste L the
Mouth E5sas Aatzs. FaIEt2tiln q the
Hs2-- ard hIn5raa aLaaT ra.1fli symptoms,
zue Il cree ri@ ar TDEs.AZ BIEEHs-
For Eu0amuaaforE ard Chrome khe1n2-
a-s,a. Ge1t. Eearaz4. Bezs@ o. tn B1o1d-
fv1r Eafuers amz E1d1z-. the 5i-ters have
10 egasL n these = ia al e5zsd-o@l Dis
zs%- IS AIEEz FEEEE4E EEIE& his SHOWN
r. yesr cg-gr..e Us3TeTs n he most obstinate
ar furracezh,e c.se
Meehanicai h'iseas-fs $500
Tvu@z1ez G~eld-D1aseTs az 4iz=rs- 8 they
a1YsIez II Ee, ara sD5 u Paralysis q the
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18
FOR
EGG TESTER.

Thi~ being my second ycsrin incabaiingaua
the -iudE of r%ss5ltry. and intending tn make -
business iH lii fine I otter for sale E24-
from Plymouth Rock and v hiie Brai1ma fowls
from a. good stock a. can be found in
south jersey. 0f this kind Of fowls. some OF
theI4 having been purchased since the first Of
the year fru1H one NJ thu br>t and most reliable
breeders lH The Stale Egg at farmers prizes:
Plymouth Bos<-. - sent for thirteen; hite
Br4blnAS, siE for thirteen. aud. 5u order To
make IL Sfili cheaper, / Titl give for nifty
cents additional one uf thu most reliable Egg
Testers that j. offered for sale. whereby q child
twelve years old can tell whether Your ezgS
ARE fertile. One 81 these Testers would enable
Won ia many instances. to learn why you have
such bad lack iu Matching.
ls2ln. }. II. PETERSON, Woodstown.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

We offer quarter-barrels Of fat. late
:augiIt. No. 3 mackerel. for 81. -, and war
rant each package "a contain - pounds Of
fish. Also kits Of same. with 20 pounds
in, for sl00. We sell no short weight
packages at any price f. B. Humphreys
& Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18
As our trade in Shoes is better

As our trade in Shoes IS better
ing every succeeding year, we are
forced to conclude that we must
be doing our patrons better ser
vice as we grow older and more
experienced. We have noticed
this spring a manifest increase
in sales as compared with a year
ago. We keep nearly all kinds
of low priced and medium goods
for Ladies. Misses and Children.
also for Men and Boys. and so far
as we know can glveas good re
turns and value for your money
as you can get elsewhere.
Z. B. & CO.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

Women plain lasting slippers 50c., grain
leather slippers nj same price. Ladies fine
French kid i'll Newport ties and ? button
lace at S1.00 to s1.25, hand made and good
goods. no better assortment in town. also
morocco SHOES or rather half shoes. a cross
between a slipper and a high cut shoe. side
seam and low heels, just the article for
comfort in warm weather, 3l.00 per pair,
at +. b. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

See our = cent Aip-eore corsets in white
and colonel. silk embroidered aud silk
stitched, tic incest goods for the money
we ever had. L. B. Humphreys & CO.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

Don't fail to see our all wool Jerseys.
We don sell any eottoA mixtures. All
the desirable styles of cut and make. T..
B Humphreys Il Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

The corset We sell at 50 cents IS possibly
better than You can find elsewhere for the
money. We alsohave them at h~igherpriees.
60, . and 90 cents. f. B. Humphreys &
Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

start SOU IN work that VIII AT once bring you
Ia money faster than anything else inAnlerica.
All about The S4s-p" ia presents with each box.
Agents wanted every g here. Of either sex, of
al age~, for al the time or spare time only, 70
ali workers absolutely assured. Don't Dc
lay. II. HALLET * Co. Portland. Maine. 4Iy
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

Just received 800 pairs Of ladies', misses
aud children hose At ;, 10. y and - cts.
worth more money. Come aud see them.
L. b. Humphreys Il 20.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

One Thousand eight hundred and eighty
four years ago the Roman geogrspher and
weather crank. Strabo. spoke Of Yesuyius
as a burnt mountain: but it had not at that
time turned itself wrong side out. Quite
> forest grew where the crater now stands.
For fifty years Eesuyius had bilious spells.
but kept on drawing its salary without loss
of time. but in A. D., it turned itself loose
and tore up the ground a good deal. Real
estate went to an astonishing Height. but
became depressed at once. The south half
of the mountain was jerked loose, as Pliny
has IT, and knocked gally west. This
was followed by q shower of hot.
wet ashes which completely obliteFated
Pompeii and H~ercuIaneum. Those two
towns have been exhumed lately. but, ow-
ing 10 the delay Of the authorities in doing
so, no lives were saved. These cities are
now covered with lava. Scientists say that
the ruins were found under a deep layer Of
volcanic tufa. | do not know what tufa
is. but presume the term is perfectly pro-
per and safe to use in good society. I have
heard of the tufa cigar, which is sold tuf,
five cents, but am comparatively ignorant
Of the general appearance Of volcanic tHfa.
one Of the most melancholy spectacles nthe
world Is a human being shattered and broken
down by the use Of ardent spirits. Bat The Iii
iapidafion may Ire repaired, the human ruin
strengthened and restored 70 perfect sound
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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

We have all the needful goods for ladies'
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As plaid and plain nainsooks. India muils
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liamburgs for trimming. Z. b. Hum
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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-09-18

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