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how keenly the republic values her own
preservation and with what lbounding
thankiulness and affection she salutes her
own preservcrs. The republic corrects the
distorted and iaundiced vision of coarse
minds. she Is showing with increased en-
phasis and clearness the sordid qualities of
place and pelf, and demonstrating that he
alone is blcst whom she approves he alone
rewarded whom her deliberate judgment
commend~ that the accidents of politics
are the triiles Of day, that office is the
ephcmcral football of coarse schemers hat
pelf is but the tnsel which shines for an
hour and fades away. But the honors she
pays are genuine. they are not earned
except by deeds of high emprise in supreme
crises of human history. But the bravcst
leader insists that these honors shall he
reserved for the common soldier who, with
out the expectation of earthly reward.
toiled, suffered, fought in the conscious
ness that only by such sacrifices could the
country live. To them always, ON all occ.l-
sions, be- immortal honor. Except as lead
ers typify them and image them FORTH we
could not account for the large place in the
worlds story which leaders occupy. 1t is
vicarious homage which the world has paid
to heroic devotion. to nationality. to truth.
tn liberty, which the vast armies have had
most always in their keeping. This glory is
due, and il is paid to the unnamed and UNI
known. They make victory possible, they
discuss with bayonet and bullet the great
questions of ethics which concern nations,
races. peoples and elementary rights; they
are philosophers, they are orators, they
are schoolmastcrs. who bring seriousness
to every discussion. None can have failed
to note the increasing interest in this day.
Events are sometimes so near to us that
we do not appreciate their magnitude. We
sometimes yield to great impulses instinct
lively and almost unawares. Ii is the mis-
sion OF perspective to sift these events and
place them in their true relations.
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Notice Of Final Entry.

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. M.T.l
April Both. Iss6. !
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention TO make
final proof nsupport Of his claim and hat said proc:
will be made beiore L. Rotwitt, Dept Clerk OF Dis
triet Court. Third Judicial District, In and for
Meagher county. NJ. T., at White sulphur springs,
ON Saturday, June a6th lss6. viz:
Thomas Culmam,
who made presumption declaratory statement No.
6l.5. for the VIZ NEl4, SEA NEl and MA sEi4.
See. 81. TIP. Ii, n. Range is +.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz: John T. Clegg d. A. Meagher.
and William Hortop, all Of Lewistown, NJ. H.,
and William Berkin, of Cottonwood, Montana
s. W. LANGHoRNE. Register,
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see that MIR. Jeif. Davis, who has
recently entered the lecture field saws
that there could have been no nobIer
cause for which to die, no opportuni,v
more glorious for proud and honor.
able death, than that afforded the Cnn-
'euera'e soldiers, who espo,ised the
cause Oh the South twenty years ago.
Looking at II ia this way, ask, i'm ali
s;'ndor, why did not Mr.. Davis improve
mat glorious opportunity Feeling
The Mineral argus., 1886-06-10

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. MONTANA,

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA MONTANA,
May 9Th. lss6. J
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will lie made before Louis Rotwitt, Dep
Clerk OF the District Court. Third Judicial Dis.
trict, at White sulphur Springs, ON June Il, 1856
viz:
Daniel A. Meagher,
who made presumption declaratory statement No.
5i.2. for the sWl Of Sec .. Tp Ii. north of range
Is east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. aud cultivation of.
said land. viz: George NJ. Stafford and G. +.
Richards, Of lewistown; William Berkin. OF
Cottonwool; Samuel Snyder, of White sulphur
Springs, N. 7.
S W. LASGHoRNE. Register.
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LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. VI. T..
May 10. isc6
Notice Is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention To max
tnai proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will he made before Louis Rotwitt. deputy
Clerk of the District Court. in and for Meagher
County, Montana. at White sulphur springs, n.
T., ON June oath, lsst' viz:
Frank BaiW,
who made presumption declaratory statement No.
6lsy. for the NEl4 Section "a. Township Is, North
of Range IL East.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation Of
said land via: William Wareham, Henry o.
Warehan'. Christian knerr and Jake S. Knerr all
OF Stanford, Montana.
S.W LANGHoRNE, Register
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NOTICE.
LAsD OFFICE AT HELENA. NJ. r.

Complaint having been entered at this office by
George Rain against Christopher knippe for aban-
doning his homestead entry No. 1880 dated March
iMh, lss' upon the sWi4 sWi,. see ~ NWi I,
wv, see. y, Nia NEit. See. -. township IS
north range IL east. in Meagher county, Montana
with view I" the cancellation of said entry: the
said parties are hereby summoned TO appear at
This office on the 18th day Of June lss6 at 10
O'Clock a. to respond to and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment Said testi-
niopy TO he taken before Tn ,rnas y. Morgan, AT
stanford, Montana, on he tn DAY Of June. lssf
:. W. LANGIiORNE Register
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LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, NJ. T.,


LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, M.T.,)
May 10th, 1ss6.
Norice Is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be N ade before L. Rotwitt Deputy Clerk
Of District Court. in and for Meagher county at
White sulphur Springs. On July 18th. lse6, viz:
Herbert blanchard,
who made presumption decaratory statement No.
5y6 for the WI SCI and Wa NEi., See. "a Tp.
Is. n. Range ~ f.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land, viz: William Fergus and Walter ii. Peck, If
Fort Masinnis Edward z. Chandler of Maiden.
and Leonard Lewis, of Fort Logan. all of Meagher
county, Montana.
8. w LANGIoRSE. Register.
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A 100000 mansion has been secured
in Chicago for a Masonic orphans
home.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

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I'll q, 'g. a- .It..u .. le lyace 10
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r..t , br.H.a. ever the New
an .,5 E.v Yr,, r.l.lI .,utT at
-, lin. .rnruw;atfrg $500 "a
- ~, fE. f,.5rI ,r IF the state Ii
brsr,. f@,eylat.ur townships assess
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b.,, ,Ir. 2s'r s,rtinp oftar Fable In
.~t[r,,.,, art n, reference .a -rhgpI dis
tr.., L.atl.. .iyirs Pole, S~,rgpauts
81 5u1 VIM Rru.G-u rn 4 lH). and
pr IE,e,, 81 n9a In Jersey CITY and
Eaw,,L. rr1yfIur for The appoint
-a,nt-,f .pari,I ncficc in hrr}agiil ssfp-
,~i.m,sr, 80 H. orrI,aus Court act re-
i,t,yn ~ Griro If d,plt. providing a
ifrs ~ S1r0 or two wears inurison-
,n,rt far lrpspirr ullIa.Lrsetc from
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03
Good Results in Every Case.

D. A Bradford, wholesale paper deal
or of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes, that he
was seriously afflicted with a severe
cold that settled on his lungs: had tried
many remedies without benefit. Being
induced to try DR.. Kings New discovery
for consumption, did so and was entirely
cured by use of a few bottles. Slice
which time he has used 1t IN his family
for all coughs and colds with best results.
This is The experience of thnusands hose
lives have been saved by Ills wond rfu.
discovery. 1rIai bottles frctat Johnson
drug tore.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

There is every prospect that in anotll-
or year Salem will he without licensed
hotels OF at least without liquor saloons.
There has been Il remarkable stirring
up Of temperance sentiment since the
late election and changes of opinion
among some of the coumCilmen who V0-
ted for license but have given public
notice that they consider themselves
freetu vote otherwise in the future ~
ing to the strong temperance sentiment
of their constituents. Prohibition is
increasing fast all over the State and
it is only n question of time when it
will command a majority. In justice
tOtle rights Of property and those VINO
are engaged in the liquor business whose
property would be made of less value
mo prohibition law should be enacted
but what would go into effect some
length Of time after its passage so as to
allow a change Of business with AS IT.
tle loss as possible. Yet those m the
business will not fail to perceive the
mmistakable signs of the times and
set their house in order.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

The Philadelphia Record malFes q
good opinion Of Congressman S. j.
Randall i'll the following: Us ing.
secured control of the Federal patron
age so that scarcelya change the Fed
"'~,l Offices OF Pennsylvania has been
made, except at his dietation, and in
lis cat-like vigilance hardly II fourth
class post Office has escaped him, he
now with his arm thus strengthened,
is preparing to rise the black flag
against the Democratic administration
aud the Democrats majority i'll
Congress-" Those Who believe in the
true Democratic doctrine of Il tax foy
only the necessary expenditures of the
Government should keep vigilant eye
on those in New Jersey who are inclin-
ed to be his followers. Mr.. Randall
shows hy his recent acton in Congress
that he is Il protcctionest first and a
Democrat afterwards.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

The Democrats have such a big MA
jority in Delaware that the Bayard and
Salisbury factions are fighting one
another. 1t is said the Republicans
will not make any nomination for Gov
ernor this year but will enjoy the fun
to be derived from the quarreling of
the opposing factions. There is some
talk of Secretary Iiayard becoming q
candidate for u Senatorial reelection as
there is some fear his man Senator
10y Ill Hou be able to secure an cleo
tnn oyer Congressman Lore who is
popular personally and is supported by
the salisbury faction.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03
An End TO Bone Scraofrq.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, H..
says: ''Haying received so much benefit
from Electric Bitters, | feel my duty to
let suffering humanity knoH it. Have
had a running sore on my ldg for eight
years; my doctors told me l would have
to have the bone scraped OF. 'eg ampnta-
ted. | used, instead, thiee bottles OF
Electric Bitters and seven >Pxes Buck
lens Arnica Salve, and my Veg is now
sound and we'll" Electric Bitters arc sold
at fifty cents Il bottle and Bucklcp's Arnica
salve at &c. per box at Johnsds' drug
store,
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03
RueKLEN,s ARNIcA sAL&,

Tar BEar SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Sat Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, ChaPTcd Hands
Chilblains COrns, and Ill skin Eruptions
aad positively cures, Piles, or no ray
required Its guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For SALE By
nr N Jobusnn
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03
The WIND MAY BLOW

But the 25thof March is coming. Per-
haps y0u will want some new Window
Shades or a new Carpet or q Lounge or a
new Rocking Chair or a Sofa or perhaps
a whole new Parl0r Suit Owe have a pref
ty good one in Hair Cloth for $4,000.
We can sell you whole room full OF Bed
room furniture for $2). We have them
cheaper if you want them. Don't forget
to come and look atour carpets before you
go away from home to look at them. We
have coming in some good cotton Ingram
Carpet that we will sell for 25 cts. a yard.
1t is good enough for some purposes, but
we can sell you a first class all wool ones
for IS and IS cents. We have most all
kinds o Carpet> Brussels good, and Brus~
sells cheap. Did youknow That we make
all our Rag Carpet, SO when you buy a
Rag carpet of us, you get a Real Home
Made Carpet. If you have the Rigs we
will make your carpets for you at a small
cost. We hope to have you call and see
our new goods. Resp,
s. r. Heap SON.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

Senator John Stewart, Of Pennsyl-
vania, who led the Republican revolt
III 1852, says that the Republican State
ticket will contain the name of Gcner-
al Beaver for Governor and Senator
Davies for Lieutenant Governor. He
believes that the outlook for the Re
publican party to day is worse than it
was four years ago, for the Democrats
builded wiser than they knew by incor-
porating the anti-discrimination and
anti-monopoly planks in their platform
last year.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

Tie first freight train to be movcd in
Texas for two weeks contained 500 kegs
of beer. This gives a faint idea of the
suffering which the strike must have
caused in Texas during that period.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

Ex-ASsemblyman Thomas V. Gator,
Of Jersey City, ,ectureJ in the Opera
House at Treutoa on Wednesday even
ing on What lie knew about corrupt
methods used against the Jersey City
bridge bin, re, entity defeated in the As
sembly aBd bea.en by ten Legislatures
previously lie charged that the present
Assembly was the most corrupt that
hal even met and that corruption auk
MS hou ITSELF had defeated the Jersey Ci-
ty bridge bll The ~lcJr-IIna-' t.m-
lwuv of JERSEY Cfiy a"l iuVu -ael ta'
''' 'as.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

The New York World says although
Mr.. Laverty may be the victim of a
political conspiracy in regards TO his
Impeachment trial, his usefulness rs a
Keeper of Il moral reform institution is
ut an end and he should resign.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

The disciples of total abstinence viii
I've pleased to hearth the manufacture
esr sale of beer in that famous beer max
ing city of Milwaukee, Wis, was over
eight thousand barrels less in 1885 that
in 81
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

The Beverly BaBner says it is laugh
able to read the text of some of the
bills which have been presented ut the
present session of tle~legislature. They
are 81 n|onsensical that a schoolboy Of
fourteen ought TO lie dubbed if he could
not get up more intelligent documents.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

II is said that Henry Il. Courtney
who died recently in Wilmington made
4 large fortune in making paylor match
IS. Many a main has made a fortune
in making one good parlor match.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

Frank Hunk, the bold Free Trader,
oil Ohio failed to receive the seat in
Congress which he contested. lie is a
bright and able Legislator and will be
heard from hereafter.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

The Philadelphia Eccnjag Ne1rs is
showing the push and progress it is
making into the peoples favor by iu-
creasing in size twice a week and by
advancing its price to two cents. 1t is
Il spicy paper.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

Tho wo aou in Sew York are happy
] ecause Governor uid h;s appointed
five Of item TO be Notary Iubiics.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

Congressman W. w. Phelps propos-
es to investigate why Germany aud
France prohibit the importation of
America pork. Whenthe hog is inyes-
tigatcd by some of its kind, farmers
will probably perceive that those coun-
tries don't care to trade with our II
try which refuses to buy Of them ~
erecting afnsa ".ll O. tIxatI5si around
it.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

a..satE as bi. l~!csaiJ
c,u. a.,U Her,f ,he fta;, - Vho IaI
voted gains tie Hu,.sarD .'uHlaI lie
fcatel for reelection. and Ic vorij
make it his duty next iall go stump the
S4ale to bring about tiat result. For
$4,000 "a minority of any House. ne
claimed, That bad assembled could he
bought, and tie evidence jan the present
case he considered stronger tlau tie
New York broadway Franchise seal.
- -
PcuusyivaliaEjlr3a and canal barge
monopoly Senator Chase, Of Mjdd.tsez,
has introduced q lii ia Che Srua'e to
prohibit the laws bcin@ printed in any
paper which used any s~tcr.o:yQrl plate
matter. This Senator viii probably
continue to show the greed Of man3po-
~ which he represents at the expense
of tie rights and Intelligence Of the
people. IL would be about as sensible
FOR the Legislature to pass q law tell
ing him what Kind OF a canal boat he
yhall use and what wages he shall pay
10 run it, as it is for a law to say what
wages he others ray. The reading pub
lie who should haNc q right torCad the
laws in their home paper as others have
would lie more greatly benefited If
they were published in more papers.
As a stated sum is appropriated each
years for The publication of the laws OF
course, it is TO tie interest of the pa
pers of greater political influence TO
have the number in which the laws are
| published diminished as their Jay
would be greater fer the sum apfro-
priatcd is divide among the papers
publishing tie laws.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-04-03

SATURDAY APRIL, 3, 1886.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-07-31
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals will be received
by the undersigned until the 3lst
day Of August 1886, for the follow.
ing work to be done on the school
house property in the 5th ward Of
Vermilion parish for the Board Of
School Directors, to wit: Weather
boarding one end of said school
house with good new cypress wealth
erboarding, ceiling the school house
room overhead with good ceiling,
putting in six set of glazed sash to
fit windows, one bored we'll 8 inch,
two water closets, 4x6 feet and 6
feet high planked up and down
without battcns over the cracks
good doors and single roofs; also
400 feet of wire fence around the
school house. The size of school
house is l6x24 feet and 8 feet stud
ding.
Payments to be made by the
School Board in cash when the work
is accepted.
W. w. EDWARDS.
JOHN MORGAN. Committee
Abbeville, July IA, '86.
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SCHOOL BOARD.
Abheyille, July 8, 1886.

Abbeville, July 8, 1886.
The Board of School Directors Of.
Vermillon Parish met this day with
the following named members pres.
ent, to wit: w. w. Edwards,
president, and Messrs. j. Nugier,
John Morgan, n. C. Broussard and
J. n. Williams. Absent: NJ. ".
Lampman and E. c. kibhe.
The minutes of the last meeting
were adopted after due reading.
The communication from j. A..
SchIcsinger was accepted after due
reading.
". W. Edwards having made q
verbal report as attorney Of the
suit Of School Board vs. tax collec'
tor, the same was accepted.
On motion the petition from the
colorcd citizens of the 7th ward was
laid on the table for future consid.
Grafton.
On motion the sum of $3l 90 was
paid to John Morgan as per agree
ment for his interest in the school
house in the 5th ward, the same to
be paid out of the 9Th ward fund.
On motion, the president Of this
Board and Mr.. John Morgan were
appointed a committee to contract
for, receive and pay for certain re-
pairs to be made at the 5th ward
school house.
On motion the Board adjourned
to meet on the I'd Saturday in Au'
gust.
W. w. EDWARDS, President.
j. N. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-07-31
TAKEN UP

By the undersigned, two staRe,
one brindle and the other brown,
aged 8 aud 10 years. Said stays
have been ranging near his place for
the last ten years. The owner is
hereby notified to come forward.
prove his property and pay costs,
otherwise said property will be dis
posed Of according to law in thirty
days from date.
TIE brands can be seen bycalling
at this Office.
EMILE MouLrRlE.
Univ Al. 1886.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-07-31
OFFICIAL NUTlCE.

The following is an estl,ssa|
the items Of expenditure ior ',sN
1886, adopted by the Police g.
a session held on the lstn 9
July 1886, and ordered to %
lished for thirty days in the
journal, according to law
levying parish taxes on tho
property Of this parish. -.
By order Of the Police Jol!
! Criminal Prosecution
2 Grand l. Petit Jury ana
Jury Commissioner
8 Printer & Stationers
4 Parish & Dist. Atty.
5 Sheriff holding Court
: Magistrate, ConstaolAM
stefan. Collector 4 Asss'sk
Police Jury, Clerk, Con-
bile Finance Com. IT.
8 Roads 4 Bridges
9 Paupers q 1udigent
10 Public Schools
| Total
| l.. Z. Lyons
Clerk OF Police
| July "a, 1886.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-07-31

DIED in this town on the evening
of the 29th inst, at the residence Of
Mr.. G. B. Shaw, Mr.. Edgar Ber'
nard, aged about "a years. Peace
to his ashes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-07-31

Primeaux's land, running in a north
erly direction until it reaches the
place of John Conner, deceased, and
that notices to them be dispensed
with.
On motion of w L Vans)yke, re.
solved that the following estimate OF
the probable expenses Of the parish
during the year 1886, be published
by the Clerk of this body in the OIL
cial journal during thirty consecu-
tive days before levying and assess
Jog the parish taxes according to
mill.
! Criminal Prosecution l
p Grand & Petit Jury and Jury
Commissioners -
3 Printer & Stationers i
4 Parish & Dist. Atty. !
5 Sheriff holding Court 1
6 Magistrate. Constable, Physi'
clan. Collector & Assessor J
II Polio Jury, Clerk Constable,
Finance Committee & Treas'r i
Roads & Bridges y
9 Paupers & INDECENT t
10 Public Schools 2
Total ~
On motion ofJT Broussard, re-
solved that o sufficient amount be
appropriated for the purpose of in'
surfing the courthouse, and that the
President and Clerk authorized to
1draw warrant for such sam as may
be necessary.
The following claims were allow
ed and ordered paid
"a Mazerollc, S Wise, assignee,
$50 90; A Theall, l 80; Demas
Toups, l 80; Fl K Robinson. 800:
Eli Montague, S 90; EA Corbat
70; A L Leblanc, l8 90; Edwin
Lee, 10 90; Jno Trahan, 10 90; &
Delano, 10 90.
On motion the Jury then adjourn
ed until the next regular meeting
Cd Monday in August.
L. c. LYONS, Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-07-31
July 81, 1886.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
rwENTY.FIFTH Judi DISTRICT COURT,
Parish of Vermillon.
NO 81

rwENTY.FIFTH Judi DISTRICT COURT,
Parish of Vermillon.
Ne .27.
Succession Of Olivier Cody.
Notice is hereby given to all par
ties interested in the said succession,
or having any opposition to make to
the tableau Of debts and charges
and of 6nal settlement to file
the same in writing in the
Office Of the clerk Of court within
ten days from the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal OF
court, this 3lst day of July 1885.
LAsr1E BRoUssARD,
Clerk Of Court.
Smedes & White. Attys.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF VERMILIoN.
25tn Judicial District Court.
No. "a.
e. Fl. Flory
vs..
His Creditors.
BY virtue of an order granted by
the Hon'l. Judge Of The aforesaid
court in the matters Of the suit enti
tied and numbered as above.
Notice is hereby given that
meeting Of the creditors Of said
plaintiff, will be held before me, q
this Office, in the town Of Abbeville
on Thursday, the 9Th day Of Angus
1886, at ten o'clock A. NJ, for tn,
purpose of celebrating upon the at
fairs of said Flory and to elect
Syndic to take charge Of affairs ant
estate Of the insolvent debtor.
Given under my hand and sea
this 26th day of June 1886.
LAsTIE BROUssARD, Clerk.
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Saturday, July 81, 1886
The New Iberia post office was
robbed last Sunday night.

The proceedings of the Police
Jury crowded oil reading matter
out this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-07-31

Communication Of q personal nature Will De
charged double the regular rates, and must be PAID
FOR POSITIVELY In advance.
Ad yertisements not marked will be published unai
,.oid, If responsibility and will be charged accord
'pgly.