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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16
4 BRILLIANT oPsNlEa.

The st. Louis Exposition Opens Its Doors
at the beginning of It's Third season to a
Throns of Nearly Twenty Thousand Peo-
pie - All Former Displays EcIipsed In
the Beauty and Extent of Exhibits.
ST. Louis, Sept. 9.-The opening of
the third annual Exposition of st. Louis
last night was agrand success. Never in
the history of the association have the
Baves of the great structure been SO
crowded with representatives OF the
highest circles of society, and the ex-
carnations, "Oh, how Iovely!" "Isn't
that just beautiful" ETC., were heard on
every side.
Long before the opening hour the
pavement in front of the great building
was throngcd with ladies and gentlemen
waiting for the doors to open. No one.
not even exhibitors, were allowed to en-
ter, as a rush would have certainly been
made if the doors had been opened.
The employees engaged at the various
exhibits were admitted at the Thir-
teenth street entrance, so as not
10 retard any OF the preparations still
going on, but all others were excluded.
at seven O'Clock the arcade on Olive
street was Illuminated, and at precisely
eight O'Clock all the front doors were
opened and the rush began. For an hour
a constant stream of humanity
passed through each OF the three
entrances, and it is estimated
that nearly twenty thousand people were
present during the evening. The crowd
was critical one, who knew what had
appeared at the previous exhibitions, and
were competent to Judge of the compare
tive merits of the present one. That the
Exposition of 1856 is far in advance of
the predecessors was the opinion of all,
aud expressed without hesitation.
Such Il decision, in view of the fact
that the arrangements in many
cases were incomplete, is certainly en-
cOuraging, and is an assurance of cOntin-
ued success during the season. In Il few
DAYS, at farthest, every exhibit will be
completed, the electric lights working
perfectly and all the machinery running
smoothly. Then, and not till then, can
fair comparison be made with previous
efforts or the expositOns of other cities.
Few people imagine the enormous
amount of detail work necessary to be
done before great exposition can be
considered in perfect running order, and
the almost impOssihility of a perfect
opening, but the opening last night was
nearer perfect than ever before.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16
Terrible Kavages o; "a Hurricane.

BALTIMORE. Md. Sept 1.-THE steamer
kenilwerth, Captain Ackeriy, arrived at
this port last night from Kingston and Port
Antonio, Jamaica, bringing official reports
of the great hurricane wisich swept over
Jamaica on August H. The captain says
that tie fruit on the north and south sides
of the island was destroyed. and that many
people were drowned or killed by falling
houses Several coasting vessels wsxe lost
and number of churches ruined, while
many residences and other buildings were
RACED te the ground. When rhe KeniIworth
left Jamaica the people were dreading
another hurricane, which was predicted by
weather eSpertS
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16
WHAT is TIP

A Scspicious Smoke Seen on Hilton Head
Light-What Is 1t, Volcano or ShlI
on Fire?-ProE NendenhaIrs Theory OF
of the Earthquake.
SAVANNAH, GA, Sept. 9.-Thc keeper
at Tybee Lighthouse, at the mouth OF
the Savannah River, reports that be-
tween one and two O'Clock yesterday
afternoon an immense white column, at
first supposed TO be a water-spout, was
noticed twenty miles out at sea, In
northeasterly direction, or apparently
twenty miles due east of Hilton Head
light, at the mouth of Port Royal har5or.
Glasses were leveled OH the mysterious
stranger, but it was so far distant, and
the atmosphere so haZy, that a good view
was impossible. The fact that 1t still
remained stationary at FIVE o'clock dis
PEELED the water-spOut theory, and at
that, hour the light-hou sc keeper sianif-
cantly telephoned that the column had
assumed unmistakeable evidences of be-
ing smoke of light color, peculiar TO that
from volcanoes. No disturbance Of the
sea is reported TO have preceded
the appearance OF the column, but the
people of the island are convinced that
a volcano has sprung up. The smoke is
visible from the cupola of the Morning
Nelos building in this city, and il is felt
certain here that it is either of volcanic
origin or arises from a ship on fire at sea.
As IL is forty mile cruise from this eitt,
1t is impossible to learn ANYTHING definite
concerning the mystery. The first shock
of earthquake felt q this city Tuesday
night undoubtedly came from a north
easterly direction, and this fact, coupled
with Prof. Mende nhaIrs theory, indicates
that the base of the disturbance is at sea,
somewhere off the coast between this
city and Charleston.
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IN THE MOUNTAINS.

The President and Party Resting After
Their Recent Long Drive - The Trout
Would Not BIte-Prepariug for a Deer
Hunt-Souveuirs.
SARANAC Inn, N. Y, Sept. 9.-Little
had been done by the members of the
Presidents party yesterday beside rest
ing comfortably in the shade and rccov-
ering from the fatigue of their long car.
riage drive. Toward shutdown the Presi-
dents guide persuaded him to make a
trip TO Turtle Pond, in the belief that a
salmon trout or two might be beguiled
into taking the hook. For once Guide
Crouk's predictions were not veri-
fed. Trout no longer rise to the
fiy, and trolling will continue to
yield unsatisfactory results SO long
as the water is as warm as it now is.
Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Folsom busted
themselves in the afternoon in afiixing
their autographs to the birch bark
albums of the ladies' whose acquaintance
they have made At Saranac Inn. The
covers and TIE leaves of these
albums are shaped like the leaf of 4
maple or birch or some other forest tree,
and are bound together at the stems with
piece of ribbon. They make 4 souvenir
much sought after. Ii the necessary ar
ranSements can be completed a deer
hunt will probably take place here this
week. the President and his friends sta
tioRing themselves at tho various lakes
between here AID Paul Smiths. The
guides all say that this is good hunting
ground and the President is likely TO get
another buck. A fine buck was shot on
the opposite shore of the Upper Saranac
lake, within plain view of the Presidents
log cabin, bv Mr.. Charles F. Cutler, of
New York, on Tuesday morning.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16
What the Scientists Have Discovered.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-Prof. Powell,
director of the Geological Survey. ex-
poets the members of the survey who
were sent to Charleston to make obServa-
tions of the earthquake TO return in Il few
days. From the preliminary reports
already received it is evident that SOM
very interesting and, probably, some very
important scientific facts have been DIS
covered. Several hundred reports have
been received from persons in the center
of the earthquake region. From these
reports and the observations of the gov
eminent scientists Director Powell con-
clGdes that the earthquake had its cenIer
in North and South Carolina, tn the
northeast of Charleston. The land area
of the earthquake was 100000 square
miles, one-third of the total area of the
United States, and the maps which have
been prepared show that the shock
trayersed this distance in fifteen minutes.
The earthquake did not come from the
direction of Bermuda. Mr.. MCGEE Will
bring with him some valuable specimens
of the soil and stones which We're thrown
up through the assures. Director Powell
says the scientists will agree as 10 the
main facts of the earthquake.
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Help for Earthquake Sufferers.

CINCINNAAI, O., Sept. 9.-Four boxes
for the Matt Morgan war pictures exh,-
biton, donated for the benefit of Charles
ton. were offered at auction on Change
yesterday. Advantage was taken OF the
coming annual election TO offer them first
to the regulars, and then to the indie
pendents, and this resulted in spirited
bidding, the result of which was that
they were sold at prices ranging from
fifty dollars down TO tea dollars. Some
of them were redonated again and ag=in,
and resold, yielding a handsome sum in
the aggregate. Tickets to the same en-
tcrtainment for the benefit Of Charles
ton were sold rapidly.
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Turkish Forced Levies.

CoNsTANTINoFLE, Sept. Sine P ortn
continues to make actiFe war prepara-
tons, and the present indications point
TO the drafting of all men for immediate
service able 10 do military duty. Dis
patches from Beyrout state that the Sy-
rian reserves have been summoned for
service in Salonica, district on the Rou-
melian frontier. The CONSUMPTION has
TO be enforced at the point of the bayO-
net. Several thousand troops have been
sent from Beyrout to Damascus TO Gu
fore the CONSUMPTION. The popuIac1
throughout Syria are greatly excited and
grave fears of an insurreeteu are eEier-
tanned.
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s-Choice steady at s4.sOa5. 50.
KANSAS CITY. Sent.


FLoUR--Active aud firm; XIX. 75c. Xxx.
s5GLa5c: family. xi05t1i.l5; chorce, $3.50
Las: faney. 81 55ltl.65: patent S2OOlL2 TO-
WHEAT-Weak and lower; No. red, cash
and September exc bid. no offerings: Octo-
ber &c I'D. 641xc asked; November 65Isc bid,
3 RED. cash. September and October, no bids
nor offer ugS. No. = soft, cash. no bids, nor
offerings: September. 65l4c bid, 1850 asked:
October, Ga b.d, csc asked; November, 10
cars CSC.
CoRx-weak and lower: No. 2. cash. asc
bid. 32iEc asked: September. . cars &c spe-
cal eleT ator, October. ) cars 33c. 500 BUSH
els 3oc: November. 5000 bushels SLc; The
year. no b -ds nor offerings: May, 40l4c bid.
4Ussc asked. No. = white. cash. no bids nor
offerings: September. no bids, S5c asked;
October no BIDS SAGE asked.
OATS-ko. 2 cash, Asc bid. 24sxc asked:
September. no bids, 2izc asked; October
no bids nor offerings: November. 255,e bid.
no offerings; rejected cash, no bids nor offer
ings-
RYE-No ds nor offerings.
BUTTBR-Creamery, fancy. 2oc; good, 10
I4c. Store packed. in single package lots,
l0c; common. &C.
EGGs-Actire at lie per dozen
HAT-ReceIpIs. Il cars Market weak;
Fancy, small baled. $50; large baled, SEA
wire bound. soc less
SEEDS We quote: Flaxseed. Csc ne,
bu. on a basis of pure Castor beans. SI5j3
Ign
CHEEsE-we quote: Full cream, loc;
fats. partly SKINNED. sGSc: Young Amer
lea lGI1c: Kansas. 5Glc.
SAIrL LIE o and ssteaay; shipping
steers. 81. 75G33 s..
SHEEP-Act We and steady: muttons. 500.
HOGs-Actiye excited and higher: pack.
~, S4Sl159j; light, s. SLGi-15-
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AN AFFLICTED FAMILY.

4 Notification of the AdaGe That ''Sorrows
Never Come AIOne"-The Affections of
the Streetrr Family.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 9.-In their
great sorrow and multiplied Affections,
the family of the late James Streeter, re-
Gently residents of this city, have the
sympathy of hundreds of their old neigh
borS and fellow citizens who knew them
here when they were Il bright, united and
happy family The old saying, "SorIows
never come alone" seems to be expert
fenced in the storm of aflliction which
has fallen on the family in the
last few months. On the night OF the
Carlisle unford shooting Miss Jennie
Streetcr, one of the daughters,
who was sitting in the car when
Carlisle commenced his indiscriminatc
bembardment, received bullet in the
breast. The wound was very painful
one, and she suffered long and acutely
from it. At the time the shooting &C.
Cured the father was lying dangerously
i'll at his home in this city, and when the
wounded girl was taken home she insist
ed, with great Self-pOsscssion, that the
news of the accident be kept from her
1atherS knowledge, tearing mat any
shock might hasten his death. The he
roic girl continued to bear her pain in ST.
lence, Dut about 4 month ago death
claimed her parent. Miss Streeter recov-
cred after her fathers death.
The family week or two ago removed to
their old home at Junction City, Kan. 1t
was to another of their daughters, Miss
SalIie Streeter, that the gifted Writ
Walton was to he married. To-day had
been set for the wedding day. Instead
of being able to be there to claim his
bride, he was three days before brought
TO the fatcd house TO die. The accident
by which Mr.. Walton lost his life, in the
wreck on the Santa Fe, happened only
about twenty miles from Junction City,
and he was taken at once to the residence
of his aflianCed, where he died.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16
PRACTICAL EARNOLOGY.
The Possibility of Reading Character by
the Shape of the Ears.

The Possibility OF Reading Character by
the Shape of the Ears.
Much of the observation is, of course,
as yet tentat i've and uncertain. But of
the contour l may freely say that am
convinced by every one of many keen
observations that the man whose upper
ear projects and bends forward is in
variably one who is very tractable, or
DESTROYS OF learning, or very diligent.
Such would be the qualities indicated
from his habit of attending or giving
attention to what passes around him.
He Is quick to learn, easy to train, pro-
vided his hand is delicate and facile
enough to do what is required of him
on occasion.
On the other hand, the man whose
ear buttons back to his heads close
to the skull in its tip and posterior
margin, evinces opposite qualities. He
is inattractable, mattentive, needless;
he is accustomed to hear, it is true, but
not to mind what he hears; to allow
peoples cruel, witty, wise and tren-
chant sayings to 60 by unobserved.
Nevertheless, such a man may be ham
died by reason of his being unobserv-
ant A good many excellent public
servants have such ears, and must
habitually be unobservant of many
things, since so many uncomfortable
things encompass and engage them
that they would become quite miserable
were they to heed them all.
The pointed ear is the ear of the tur-
bulent. intractable man, who breaks
out occasionally in an original vein,
and who has his days and hours of I'M
easiness. The ear bounded in its SUI
perior margin by a curved line is that
of the quiet, easy, amiable man.-Phre-
biological Journal.
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Fair BaIIeonIst.s Peril.

CHICAGO, Sept IA Charlottesville,
Ind, special says Miss Lulu Bates. of Gin
cinnati, made an ascension in a gas balloon
from the fair grounds yesterday and came
near loosing her life. When FIVE miles
north and half a mile above the earth she
attempted TO descend. The graphing hook
caught, but the anchorage was broken by a
stroag wind, which carried her among some
trees, where the balloon was tern. The
hook gave way again and she shot up 800
feet when the balloon suddenly burst and
the basket descended like ligbtRing. She
had the presence of mind to brace herself
firmly against the top of the basket, and
thus saved her life. She was badly injured,
IoFyeyer
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

Miss Louisa Vass, a popular young
lady engaged in teaching school at
Kismet, Morgan County, Tenn, died
suddenly and under peculiar circum-
stances recently. About noon she
learned that her mother was i'll at
home and not expected to live. The
young lady ran the entire distance
home, nearly a mile, and as she was
ascending the steps she fell dead from
heart disease. Mrs. Vass also died in
a few minutes.
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$50
Failures.

SAN Francisco, Cal, Sept 11.-Roff-
man & Co fancy dry goods importers, No.
70 Battery street, made an assignment for
the benefit Of their creditors yesterday. The
liabilities are about half million dollars,
while the assets can not be aseertained
The principal creditors are David MeyeS,
of London, and the California bank, j.
Cohen of this city and others in New York,
Cincinnati and Syracuse, whose names
could not be learned. The firm attribute
their failure 10 general business depression.
The assets are stated to be nominalIy the
same as the liabilities. and consist of mer
ehandise in stock and 500, 900 in book &C
counts.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16
san Another Slight Shock.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Sept. s.-A $40 a.
m, to-day there was another slight shock,
but few people felt it and no panic en-.
sued. At daylight there WAS the usual
rush on the part of the co,Ored people for
the public eommissary, where rstions are
distributed. The scenes about ihe
streets this morning are more liz liz, and
the work of pulling down dismanled
houses and tottering walls is beng con
finued. The money received amounts
now to more than 100000, but this Sum
will scarcely do more than relieve press
ing and Immediate wants.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

SAFE, permanent and complete are the
cures of bilious and intermittent diseases,
made by Prickly Ash, Bitters. Dyspepsia.
general debility, habitual constipation, lv-
er and kidney complaints are speedily Grad.
icated from the system. 1t disinfects,
cleanses and eliminates all malaria. Health
and vigor are obtained more rapidly and
by the use of this great nat
ural antidote than by any other remedy
heretofore known. As blood purifier and
tonic it brings health, renewed energy and
to a worn and diseased body.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16
Frohibitionists at Work.

ALLIANCE, O., Sept. s.-A number of
deputy marShais taken from the rank
and file of the siaunch temperance peo-
pie, were sworn in by Mayor Coxen this
morning. These deputies were given
warrants for the arrest of saloon keepers
who kept their places open yesterday in
violation of the Dow law. Sixteen ar
rests were made, and all plead not guilty
and gave bond for their appearance at the
trial before the mavor. John Howard
was an exception, and was placed behind
the bars. 1t is understood they will biz
terly contest the law.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16
1t Astonished the Public

to hear of the resignation of DR.. Pierce a
a Congressman to devote himself solely to
his labors as physician 1t was because
his true constituents were the sick and af-
ficted everywhere. They Will fad DR..
Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery q
benefieent use OF his scientific knowledge
in their behalf. Consumption. bronchitis,
cough, heart disease. fever and ague, in.
termittent fever, dropsy, neuralgia, goitre
or thick neck, and all diseases of the blood,
are cured by this world-renowned medicine.
Its properties are wonderful, its action
magical. By druggists.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16
"SAY, why is every thing
a.

Probably, my dear nervous sister, be-
cause you are suffering from some of the
diseases peculiar to your sex. You have a
"dragging-down" feeling, the back-ache,
you are debilitated, you have pains of va
rious kinds. Take DR.. r V. Pierce's ''Fav-
orte Prescription" and be cured. Price re-
duced to one dollar. By druggists.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

AN old lady was viewing the stock of a
burntout drapery establishment a few
days ago. The burnt-edged bales were all
strewn across the sidewalk. Above was
the sign: Another sacrifice. 'tAnother sue
rifice." said the old lady. Eyes; burnt
offerings. "-Chicago Mail.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

"WHAT paper should you think would
sell best at the summer resorts, Mr.. Spicer,"
asked one of the boarders. ely paper"
said Seth, making a vicious dab at the
place which his back hair formerly occu-
pied-Chicdgo Tribune.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

A POSITIVE FACT of the Age is the certain
ty of relief afforded in skin diseases by
GLENN'S SULPHUR Soar.
HILLS HAIR AND WHISPER Dye, Black or
Brown, SOC.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

F1yRCE's pheasant Purgative Pellets''
are perfect preventives of constipation.
Inclosed in glass bottles, always fresh. By
all druggists.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

EVERY man is said to have his price, bu;
the trouble is nobody but himself know:
the private mark.-Chicago Triba1,le.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

THE Frazer Axle Grease is the best in the
world. Sold every where. Use it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

ONIONS induce sleep. That's the reason
they should be eaten just before you go to
bed.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

Lawn ORDER-"Keep off the grass
Detroit Free Press.
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HARDLY nybody would care to change
places with the turtle, and yet he has a
great snap.-E Y Mad.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

No MATTER how much a man hates a
creditor he invariably asks him 10 call
again-NeU Hduer. Nescs
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

l HARDLY any body would care to change
0 places with the turtle and yet he has
great snap.-NeU HaVen Nelcs.
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81 DO my best to bring mankind higher"
as the elevator boy said, but some will
keep going down. "-National Weekly.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

TIE largest revolver known-The earth
" Z. Graphic.
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HE-"Miss Elsa, do you play on the
pianoP' Sbe-''No. sir; can't play a
single note" He-''Elsa, l love you."-
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

TEA GOWNS are a late novelty in fem
mime attire. They go well with creamy
Observation-Disclosures Sun.
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An Uudoubted blessing.

About thirty years ago a prominent physician BY
the name of Dr. William Hall discovered a remedy
for diseases of the throat. chest and lungs which
soon gained q wide reputation In this country. The
name OF the medicine Is DR. WIN HALLS BALsAh
FOR THE LUNGS. and may be safely relied on as =
speedy and positive cure for coughs, colds, con-
sumption, pneumonia etc
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

BASE stealing on the part of ball play
er is not base stealing at all.
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ABUZz-sAw is most dangerous when yoJ
don't see its teeth; a bulldog when yoJ
do.-Prdirie Farmer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

You can't have the last word with
chemist; he always has retort.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

WANTED.-The name OF the goldsmith
who made the welkin ring. -TerGs SiJtings.
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WANTED-The name of the goldsmith who
male the welkin ring-Ierds Sittiags.
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MILK is the lap of luxury to the cat
Chicago Journal.
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''DREAM of eggs sign of money" says the
dream book. Perhaps that is the origin OF
the term shell out. ''-Chicdgo Nail.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

THE fly is not much of an astronomer,
but if there is a cream-Jug within his orbit
he'll find out all about the milky way.
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GRAY or sandy boards are colored brown
or black by Buckingham's Dye for the
Whiskers-
One bottle of Ayers Ague Cure will Grad
icate malarial poisons from the system
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-09-16

Vinegar will clean the mica in the
stove doors.
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RELIEF is immediate, and a cure sure.
Piso's Remedy for Catarrh. 50cents.