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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

WE have added to our stock of school
and blank books. and full line of poets
in cloth and leather bindings; also a
choice selection of miscellaneous books,
including the works of Dickens, Scott,
Irving, Macaulay and Gibbons, in sets.
Bibles and hymnals; low prices. Please
call. PATTERSON & Sons. 1872 At
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE Bellaire Independent on Monday
contains the following:
Some time ago Charles WiDans left
this city to seek fortune or fame
10 the far West. He cast his lot iu
Kansas-just the locality we are not
informed-and early in September OF
this year he was married to Miss Belle
Ault, daughter of Daniel Ault, of
Richland township, they having known
each for years. Word came last week
that the union was of short duration
that the young wife had been taken sick
and died short time before the word
was sent. 1t will be remembered that
Charlie was seriously injured on the
c & P railroad shortly before he left
here.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

Ex-SECRETARY of the Ohio State
Board of Agriculture. W. j. Chandler
lain, President of the Iowa State Agri'
cultural College, was ordained as min.
lister at the First Congressional Church.
Columbus, on Tuesday afternoon and
evening. Mr.. Chamberlain, is pleasantly
remembered by many of our people, as
one of the lecturers at the Farmers g In
stitute held in this place during the
past few years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

JOHN F. PATTERSON. who has been a
tenant on the Robert Thompson farm,
south of town since last April. left for
parts unknown, about Monday of last
week, very much to the discontinue of
several creditors. The entire crop and
proceeds of the farm during the past
season, amounting, it is thought, to
$500 or $4,000, was disposed of. and the
landlord was left to hold the bag TO the
tune of about S70O. Better things were
expected of johnny"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE marriage of DIR. John E. West.
Of this place. and Miss Lizzie B. West
colt, of Jersey City, was solemnized on
Tuesday at IL o'clock, at st. Johns
church, Jersey City, after which an ele-
giant reception was had at the residence
of the brides parents, at 156 Summit
avenue. The bridal party will arrive
here on Friday. coming via Washington
City, where they will remain day or
two.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

PURGE out the lurking distemper
that undetermines health, aud constitnt
tional vigor will return. These who
suffer from an enfeeblsd and disordered
state of the system, should take Ayers
Sarsalarilla to cleanse the blood and
restore vitality.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE somewhat combstive DR. 7 Nc
pherson, of Cambridge, attacked D D
Taylor. editor of the Guernsey Times, on
the street, one day last week, striking
heavy cane. The assault grew out OF
some structures in Taylor's paper, and
the fact that Mcpherson didn't like Da-
vid D. very well anyhow. Mcpherson
was arrested upon two charges, and a
gentle fine imposed by the Mayor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
1887.
Harper's Magazine.
IIOrD
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's Magazine during 1887 will contain
nevel of intense political, social and romantic
interest, entitled 'Narka'-s story of Russian
life-by Kathleen O'Meara; a new novel enti-
tied April House. by W D Howells; Southern
Sketches by Charles Dudley Warner and Re-
becca Harding Davis, illustrated by William
Hamilton Gibson; Great American Industries
continued; Social Studies by DR. R 7 Ely;
further articles on the Railway Problem by
competent writer's; new series of illustrations
by R A Abbey and Alfred Parsons; articles by
E P Roe, and other attractions.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE steward on a west bound B & o
dining car, on Sunday, played a practical
joke on some creduious Democrats, at
Bellaire, by reporting that they had
President Cleveland on board, and invi-
ted some of them iuto the car, where
they grasped vigorously the hand of
what they supposed was a live Presi.
dent, when in fact the person was a
bull-necked drummer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
Never Give Up.

If you are suffering with low and depressed
spirits, loss of appetite, general debility, dis
ordered blood, weak constitution, headache
or any disease of bilious nature, by all
means procure bottle of Electric Bitters;
you will be surprised to see the rapid inn
provement that will follow; you will be in
spired 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 SOC abottle by Pat
terson &rSons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
Sherif's $ Sale.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.
William Pickersvill, ir.,

William Pickersvill, jr.,
VS..
Matte E. Cox, ct al.
DURSUANT to IN order of sale in the
Il above entitled case, issued and TO me
directed from the court of common pleas Of
Belmont county, Ohio, 1 will offer at public
sale, upon the premises, in Martins Ferry,
Ohio, on
Thursday, December 3oth, 1886,
At o'clock p. m, the following described
real estate, to-wit:
Situate in Pease township, Belmont county,
Ohio, beginning for the same at John Fenni
more's (now decessed) northeast corner on
Second street in the city of Martins Ferry;
thence 53te west 125 feet to what was orig
inally known as the Enoch Bowers line;
thence with said line north 43o east S14 feet;
thence south 400 east 2S2 feet; thence south
4S4e east SO feet and inches to Second street;
thence with said street south 39to west 81
feet to place of beginning, being the same
property conveyed to said Matte E. Cox by
r 8. Moore and wife, April Sd, 1888, as lot
XVII, according to plat of John L. Van Pelt.
Said premises will be sold in two tracts or
parcels-the north 80 feet thereof in one tract
and the remaining portion thereof in the
other.
Appraised at $2533.33.
Terms-Cash.
LEROY C. SEDWICK, Sheriff.
By F. R. Sedwick, Deputy.
Cochran & Shreeve, Plf Att'ys. II 25-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

J r Bell. a prominent citizen of West
Alexander, Pa, was stricken with
paralysis while transacting business
with a gentleman at Washington. Pa.
Monday afternoon and died early the
following morning.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE wonderful painting, Battle of
Gettysburg, is to be exhibited in Zanes-
vile, for the benefit of the charity work
of the Grand Army, beginning on Decem-
Der 18th, and continuing each day until
after the holidays. Excursion rates on
the railroads,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

TIE annual announcements Of the
we'll established publications, Harper's
Magazine and Weekly. are published in
this paper. The high standard which
these publications have mais tanned. will
be continued, with prospect that the
numbers of the year just entered
upon will be more wealthy In choice
reading and illustrations than any here
tofore published. All of Harper's pub
locations will be furnished to patrons OF
THE CHRONICLE at reduced rates.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
Drummond Post 2O3, G. A. R.

The next meeting of this Post will be
held on Tuesday evening, December Z,
at o'clock. for the mastering of recruits.
payment of dues, the election of officers
and other important business. A full
attendance of the members is urgently
solicited. J. F. CHARLEswoRTH, P. c.
w. A. HUNT, Adj't. Ills st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

OUR stock of hail, parlor, library and
stand Lamps. Is the largest, greatest va
riety, and at lowest prices in town. A
handsome hanging lamp for 50. Call
and look at our lamps.
12.2 PATTERSON & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THANKSGIVING DAY was very geDer-
ally observed in st. Clafrsville. The
business houses we're closed during the
greater portion of the day, and the peo>
pie gave themselves over to social en-
JoymeBt, and disposing of the good
things" usual at such seasons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

~ HIDE NOT YOUR LIGHT.-It gives
LoDA \us pleasure to "Blow our Trumpet"
NI%for good thing. Patterson's Worm
~ Syrup is without douDt the best and
at the same time the most certain ard safe
remedy for Worms, now in the market. This
accounts for the great demand for it. "Chil-
dren cry for it," Sold by all dealers. Price
% cents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

MRS. RACHEL ALEXANDER, ef this
place who has been in impaired health
for some time. fell down fight of stairs
at her residence last week. and was injur-
ed so seriously that recovery is doubtful.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

Now THAT saloons have been voted
out of Barnesyille, some of the grocery
men are suspected of turning An occa-
siOnal penny selling hard cider. The
Mayor is On the track of the offenders.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

IT is beyond question that Ayers
Cherry Pectoral has done and is doing
vast good, and is worthy of the place OF
honor it holds at the head of all reme>
dies for diseases of the throat and lungs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE man who made the weather pre-
dictiODs for this region during the past
week, is open to the suspicion that wine
sauce was used pretty freely on his
Thanksgiving pudding.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
THE LIFE OF LINCOLN,

BY HIS CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARIRS, JOHN
G. NICoLAY AND COL. JOHN HAY.
This great work, begun with the sanction
of President Lincoln, and continued under the
authority of his son, the Hon. Robert Lincoln,
is the only full and authoritative record of the
life Of Abraham Lincoln Its authors were
friends OF Lincoln before his presidency; they
were most intimately associated with him as
private secretaries throughout his term OF Of
flee, and to them were transferred upon Lin
coins death all his private papers Here will
be told the inside history of the civil war ar
of President Lincoln's administration, i'm
poi tant details Of which have hitherto re-
mained unreyealed, that they might first ap-
pearin this authentic history. By reason Of
the publication of this work,
THE WAR SERIES,
which has been followed with unfiagglng in
terest by great audience, will occupy less
space during the coming year. Gettysburg
will be described by Gen. Hunt )ChIef Of the
Union Artillery, Gen Longstreet, Gen. e
NJ Law. and others; Chickamauga, by Gen
d. Ii. Hill: Sherman's March to the Sea by
Generals Howard and Slocum Generals o
A. Gilmore, VIM. F. Smith, John GIbbon,
Horace Porter, and John S. Mosby will de-
scribe special battles and incidents Stories
of naval engagements, prison life, etc., etc.,
will appear.
NOVELS AND STORIES.
"The Hundredth Man." novel by Frank
r. Stockton, author of THE Lady or the Ii
ger?' etc. begins in November. Two novel,
cites by George W. Cable. stories by Mary
Hall0ck Foote, "Uncle Remus," Julian Haw-
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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with reference TO its bearing on the Labor
Problem, English Cathedrals; DIR. EggIesto toms
Religious Lifein the American Colonies; Men
and Woman Of Queen Anue's Reign, by Mrs
Oliphant; Clairvoysnce, Spiritualism, As
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN DUBOIS, of Bell
aire, celebrated their silver wedding on
Friday, a number of relatives from this
vicinity were present.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

REV. JAS. E. GARRETT. formerly of
Glencoe, this county, is lying quite ill
from complication of diseases, at his
home, in Washington, Guernsey county
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

MRS LIZZIE ATKIsoN, of West Alex
ander, eldest daughter of James Frazier
Esq., has been quite low with inhamms
ton of the stomach and bowels.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

PERFECTLY PURE PEPPER, is the on
~ KIM we keep. but there is plenty of
the other kind, if you must have it-it's
all the same price. GEO. JEP5ON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

COMMUNION will be held in the Pres
byterian church, next sabbath. Prepa-
ratory service on Saturday st 2 p. N.
Rev w A Williams, of CentIeville, will
assist the pastor,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE suburban saloon at GAINESVILLE
is having preearious existence, two of
the original owners already having sold
their interests.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

How often do we hear of the sudden
fatal termination of case of Group,
when young life might have been
saved by the prompt use of Ayers Cher
ry Pectoral. Keep a bottle of it on
hands ready for instant use.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

n AIDES WANTED TO work for us at their
own homes; 81 TO $40 per week can be easily
made; no canvassIng; faolnating ana
y steady employment; particulars aud sam
pies Of the work sent free for stamp; address
HOME MFG co., p Box 1915, Boston, Mess.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath
secured by Shilohs Cstsrrh Remedy; price 25
cents; Nasal Injector free. At Psttersons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

A SERIES of revival m meetings at Mt.
Zion charge, under the supervision OF
Rev. J. Z. Smith, will begin Monday
evening of next week, Dec, 6.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE Warnock's Horse Thief Detec-
tives, at their annual meeting on Satur-
day, elected Zenas Piper, President, and
a full corps of officers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

RAIsINs Ns-Oudars layers. California
bunch and Sultana seedless-a large lot
and very cheap; all new.
l22 2t GEO. JEPsoN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

A BRAKEMAN on the Pan Handle rail.
road, named L V Max well, of Harrison
county, was accidentally killed on Sat
urday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE county commissioners will bold
their regular quarterly session, begin
ming next Monday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

MOUNTAIN BUCKwHEAT-We guaran-
tee our buckwheat flour to be ALL buck
wheat, aid of superior quality.
1872 ct GEO. JEPsoN.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE B. s. o. railroad company has
made a general advance of wages to its
employees on the Lake Erie Division.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

N. G. FRAZIER, executrix, offers for
sale the farm of the late John Orr, near
st. ClairsYille. Read adyt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

Hoes are quoted In the Wheeling
market S3H @ 81 per hundred. Sheep
21S to 81, and cattle at from to 81.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

NUMEROUS tramps are infesting Bell
aire. even to the filling up of the lock-
up, every night, as lodging place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

CRANBERRIEs-'Fanc Cape Bell and
Choice Cape Cod Cranberries are the
finest grown. We have them in this
week. GEO. JEPsoN. 1872 2t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

A TEACHERS INSTITUTE is to be held
at Woodsield, commencing Monday,
December u, and closing on the 31st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE G. A. R. Post at Martins Ferry
are to give a supper and social at their
hall on Saturday evening the 18th, inst
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
COLDS are popular.

SOME people wouldn't be thankful if
they mad the whole earth.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

UNDERwEAR-A full line in all quail.
ties for men, women and children.
IL 4 2t. JEPsON & PATTON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

No LAWYER or saloon keeper can be-
come member of the knights of Labor
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

ALTHOUGH Thanksgiving is past the
printer may still be remembered.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

EAST LIVERPOOL has no Democratic
lawyer, and is not hankering after one.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

The BarnesviIle Enterprise is to issue
a holiday edition sometime during this
month.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

OHIo's corn crop this year will aver
age about thirty six bushels to the acre.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

PROGRAMS, invitations, wedding goods and
visiting cards--late designs--at this Office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

The post office was closed here during
portion of the day Thanksgiving.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE Independent says that there is no
likelihood of the Bellaire nail factory
starting up this year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

MARRowFAT BEANS New York hand
picked-tbe finest beans in the market,
just received at JEPsoNs
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

A NEAT little library room has been
built at the head of the stairway in the
public school building.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

THE little people at the County Chill
dreD's Home, enjoyed Thanksgiving
dinner, on Thursday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

No SUNDAY trains are to be run on
the B. z & C railway hereafter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
TIE CENTURY
FOR ISS6-S7.

THE. CENTURY is IN illustrated monthly
magazine having regular circulation Of about
two hundred thousand copies, often reaching
and sometimes exceeding two hundred and
twenty-five thousand Chief among its many
attractions for the coming year is serial
which has been in active preparation for six
teen years. 1t is history of our own country
in its most critical time, as set forth in
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02
Sherif's Sale.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.

Isaac Jarrett vs.. Rosanna Jarrett, ct al.
DURSUANT to an order of sale in the
l. above entitled case issued and to me direct
ed from the court of common pleas of Belmont
county, Ohio, will offer at public sale upon
the premises where situate, on
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

CT. CLAIRsvILLE & NORTHERN R'Y,
- OPERATED By
The st. CIairsvIIIe Company,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

and styles, embracing the
latest fashions which were
secured by experienced buy
ing in the eastern market.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-12-02

Time schedule of Trains, in effect Nov IA. 's5.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-08
Evening Capital.
Sweets for the Sweet.

When a young lady says she
has two strings TO her bow, she
means that she has two beaux
to her strings.
Alaska women cure babies of
crying by taking them to the
seashore and holding them in
the water until they are silent.
The young lady who can peel
3 potato in five seconds is as
useful as the young woman who
speaks five languages is orna
mental.
The principal beauty of the
Mormon religion is that the
same woman doesn't have to
get up the entire winter to build
the kitchen fire.
Many women think they are
domestic If they stay at home to
entertain company while their
husbands think they are as lit
tie domestic at home as abroad.
An old widower says: When
you pop the question to lady,
do it with a kind of laugh, as if
you were joking. IL she accepts
you, very good; if she does not,
you can say you were only in
fun.
II thought, Miss S., that you
hated that fiirty mink; yet you
went up and kissed her" $50 /
do hate her, and that is why I
did 1t. Look at the big freckler
on her chin where l kissed the
powder off,"
(Which side of the street do
you live on, Mrs. Kippleg'
asked a counsel, cross-examin-
ing witness. "Oh, either side,
sir; il you 60 on one way, it's on
the right side; if you go the
other way, it's on the left"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-08
now 10 Tell ,he rim. ~ Night.

(From the Banaio. n ". 'sTimes.D
Perhaps the most ingenious thing in the
way OF an advertising novelty that has
come out for many years. is unique con-
trivancs issued by the Duffy Malls
whiskey Company, Baltimore, Nd, pro-
prietors Of Dufy's pure malt whiskey.
Unlike most things OF the kind, with
which the country has been deluged
heretofore, this Is a decided departure
from the usual rut, and aside FROM being
one or the most attractive things we have
ever seen. tk involves q new discovery In
science which 10 both interesting and In
structive. So valuable was this discovery
regarded &c was awarded first prize gold
medal at the Brussels International Elk
position, and It seems almost like
prostituting science TO put IL to adver-
Using purposes as it is something that is
Invaluable to institutions OF learning, and
would readily command good price II
put on sale. However, the Duffy people.
appreciating Its Importance. have gotten
Il out IN the highest artistic style, such as
viii secure for 1t q permanent place in
every house In the country.
The device is called Duffy's Ancient
Mariners Stellar Time-Piece, its object
SSing to furnish guide whereby the cor
rect time may be ascertained at any hour
81 the night, by observance Of the North
Star and three other bright stars near it
che four stars forming Cross or Crucifix,
which revolyes round the celestial pole
like the hands Of clock. By the aid of
the Duffy's device, which represents q
miniature armament and tabular dial, the
time can be ascertaieed almost to the min
ute which Is destined to render It invalu-
able 60 Mariners, hunters, Fisherman and
60 the masses generally. as after little
practice, even child will be able to tell
the time at night
Although the device lsquite an expen-
sive one, the proprietors intend distribut-
Ing it free and In time everybody In the
country viii have one. Requests for same
by mail, must be accompanied By six cents
In postage stamps addressed to their Sup
ply Department. rs already they are
flooded with applications.