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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
The Popular Approval

or the efforts of the California Fig Syrup
Company, to present to the public an agree
able and effective substitute for the bitter
merly IN use, 10 as gratifying to the company
as IL Is creditable TO the good taste Of the pub
Ito. The large and rapidly increasing sale OF
Syrup Of Figs, and the promptly beneficial
effects OF single dose are convincing proof
that II Is the most easily taken and the most
pleasantly effective remedy known. For sale
BY y. Kaltsysr d Son. u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
Mr.. Bickham as a Sable Steed.
Springfield Republic.

The st. Louis Globe Democrat sug-
gests w. ID. Bickham for vice-president
on the ground that he can catch more
hsh than Grover Cleveland, but the
Toledo Commercial thinks "thst 1t is q
qualification for the first place, not for
the second" The major would make a
good president. He is much more q
man, In all respects except beef than
Cleveland, and Mrs. hickman would
make genuine first lady OF the land !"
The major Is a possibility.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
NOTICE ! NOTICE =!

Crockery, Glassware Lamps, Tin
Ware and French China at
Your Own Prices.
Come In and make your offers on the
above goods. We will not let you go
out. You can buy at your own figures.
We will close out by the last OF this
month. Come and don't be afraid to
talk. lib I'm GREGORY & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
SYrup of Figs

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the most
easily taken. and the most effective remedy
known to cleanse the system when bilious or
oostive; to dispel headaches, colds. and fevers
10 cure habitual constipation, indigestion,
piles, etc. Manufactured only by the CRlfOr-
mia Fig Syrup Company. San Francisco. CAL
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
The Best they Can Do

We have been waiting patiently to
have some free trade champion waltz
into the ring and demolish Senator Sher-
mans reply to Cleyeland's message, but
the aforesaid champion does not
materialize. The Senator's arguments
seem to be irrefutable. The opposition
lay back their ears and bray abusive
epithets; but abuse isn't argu ment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
The Best Method.

The most agreeable as well as the most Of
tectlye method OF dispelling H. attaches. Colds
my few doses of the pleasant California
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup OF frgs. IL acts
gently yet effective, strengthening the orgsue
on which IL acts, so that regular habits may be
formed. Manufactured only by the CALIFORNIA;
zig Syrup Co., San Francisco. Cal. For sale
- 30 cent and 81 bottles br r. Kalteyer q Son
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
l-24-3w


Near the corner of Alamo and Com
merce street, stands the well known
pharmacy Of Messrs. Ragland q Ken
nedy, popularity known as the City Drug
store. Particular attention is given to
physicians prescriptions, as Is shown by
their large and rapidly increasing files.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
This Is TO Certify

That the Connecticut Fire-Insuranoe
Company, Of Hartford. Conn.,, A. Moye,
agent, has mall respects fully complied
with the laws OF Texas, and that said
company is entitled to do business In
this state. Austin, January 10th 1888.
l.. l.. FOSTER.
l-24-3w Commissioner.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
JAMES MURPHY,
ARCHITECT,
Room NJ. S, SMITH BLOCK
SAN ANTONIO, TEX.
The True Method
SAN ANTONIO. TEX.

~ curing hsbitual constipation, and liver and
sidney ills, is to avoid the use OF the bitter
drastic liver medicines aud csthartiot and take
only the pleasant fruit remedy, Syrup Of
figs. Ii cleanses as well rs strengthens the
system and does not leave the bowels oostive.
90 that regular habits may be formed and the
invalid restored 70 health. II acts promptly
and effectively; IL 10 easily taken. and perfect
" harmless. For sale in 80 cent ana flO0 bot.
tles by y. Kalteyer Il Sons. 0
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30

Jan. PAT. Boatrigbt, colored, aged
Il years; pneumonia.
Jan. H.-Infant OF Sonnen, white,
aged days; lOokjaw.
Jan. 29.-Infant Of HertzberR, white
aged one year; membranOus Group.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
Ladies'. Attention I

We have for sale business suitable for one
or two ladies', in a desirable location, now
paying 80 per cent on investment; will require
between 5000 and S3CC1 capital; owners de-
sire to leave city. We desire you to inyesti-
gate this, for il is seldom an opportunity like
this occurs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
The Delightful LIQUID Laxative


Syrup Of Figs 10 q most agreeable and vali-
able family remedy, as II 10 easily taken by
old and young, and 10 prompt and effective In
curing Habitusl Constipation and the many
Ills depending on Q weak or inactive condition
of the Kidneys. Liver and Bowels. II acts
gently, strengthens the organs on which II
acts, and awakens them 70 q healthy activity
For sale By y, Kaltsyer Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
Her Love Too Strong.

One Of the county lunatics, who is stay
ing at Rose DenisOn's, escaped on Sat-
urday afternoon, and got as far as the
Military plaza, where she recognized
stranger as her lost love, and ffoZe on to
him with all the ardor OF . love sick
maiden, and she would not leave 90 I'M
a policeman persuaded her to do so.
She has since been taken back.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
Habitual Constipation

And kidney and liver Ills, depending on weak
or inactive condition OF the kidneys, liver or
bowels, are successfully and permanently
i've laxative and diuretic, Syrup Of Figs. Its
advantages are evident; Il 10 easily taken
pleasing to the taste, acceptable TO the stom.
truly beneficial In effect. For sale In % esnts
and 81 bottles By y. Kaltsyer B Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
Chicken Ranch.

. We have acres of land all fenced; extra
good house. located just outside of the city
limits, can be bought for what improvements
cost; terms one-balf cash and monthly pay
ments HAMILTON, HADLEY Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
For Rent.

Rock house of four rooms. large lot, good
stable, hydrant water; four blocks from opera
house; $500.
A nicely furnished house, suitable for small
family; house new, and location good. lis
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
A Home for 500

A Home for s 100.
You can buy good home for 500.
For further particulars call on Handle
ton, Hadley q Co., No. 4, East Com.
meroe street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
For Pleasant Rooms

And board, call on Mrs. j. s. Ramsay,
at the Post House, East Commerce
street. l-lG.tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30

30 acres of irrigable land, on the San AntO-
MO RIVER, miles from city, good house and
fences large river front, with pecan grove;
can be bought at Il value. lO4
"a acres, 50 miles from city, all fenced, 20
acres in cultivation, good house, stable and
chicken house, 700 barrel cistern; price, $l2C0;
X cash and time to suit purchaser on.balanoe
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
First Stroke of Pain
EVERY YEAR TO THOUSANDS.

The Ciass.-Fifty million population. Pain
for the first time 10 one in every ten.
Five million need relief. How2 Promptly,
permanently. Certainty OF cure at reason
able cost How to find outp On reputa-
don, through experiment, by proof
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
Natures Own True Laxative.

The delicious flavor and healthy properties
ing the need of an agreeable and effective Lar.
alive the California Fig Syrup o.. commenced
. few years ago 70 manufacture Q oonosn.
general satisfaction that Il \ rspldiy ospSr.
seding The bitter drastic hvsf medicines ana
cathafttos hitherto IN use. n sostive or bill.
Gus try t. For sole n o CENTS and q beteaes
By y. kAltsysr . Son. -
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30

A three room house on Government
hill. near the new barracks. Address
Y. Y, LIGHT office. l-20-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30

Sold By Druggists and Dealers EVery'chers.
The Charles A. vogeler Co., Baltic, Nd.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30

We have a few large, cheap lots, located
near the Sunset depot and new public school
building.
uaMRi ETON HaDIFy a. co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30

The Merlts.-Example.-Take up ST. Jacobs
Oil, the Great Remedy for Pain. Its superior
merits known to all the world. Experience
shows its merits through its efficacy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30

Good wages to competent cook. Az
ply at residence. Olive street.
1885, j. 3. LOCKWOOD.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30

Ihe efilcacy.-1. Its effects are prompt.
2 Its relief is sure. 3. Its cures are
permanent. 4. 1t cures chronic cases of
as long standing as 40 years. 5. Its cures
are without relapse, without return OF
pain: 8. II cures in all cases used &C
cording to directions. 7. In every bottle
there's cure, in every application relief.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
The Proof

The Proof. The testimony cannot be
disputed 2. 1t has been renewed after
lapse Of years. 8. No return Of pain in
years. 4. 1t has cured in all ages and con-
ditions 8. II has cured all forms of suffer
ing. 8. II has cured all stages Of painful
ailments. Z. II has cured cases considered
hopeless. 8. 1t has caused clutches and
canes to be thrown away. 8. Its best cures
are chronic cases.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-01-30
Special Notice.
or Sale or Trade--Corpus Christi
prnnnrtM

Property.
We have beautiful residence of seven
rooms, barn, stable, and all necessary out.
buildings, together with over seven acres OF
land, all ricely improved and situated on the
bluff at Corpus Christi. This desirable proper
ty we can sell at the low figure of 5000, and
take one-half in improved san Antonio prop
in good condition: there is fine oyster bed In
front and fish tank fifty feet in diameter back
OF house. desirable residence IN every par
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30
ras Binsa, kasofsssn th. world
At store
Mixing Politics with Religion.
Washington Critic.


A minister, visiting Coneressman's
family in the Yves. Ead, conducted family
prayers the first morning after his ar
rival, at which the Congressman WAS not
present. and the small boy Of the house
interviewed him at breakfast.
"What was that you prayed for?" he
inquire, abruptly.
"Wby, J5hnnie," expostulated the
mother, "you must"
"Oh, let him 20 on" said the minister,
with smile; 81 love to hear these inno-
cent little prattlers. You want to know,
my child, Whist prayed for3"
eyes, sir" responded the boy, po-
liteiy.
swell, ask the Lord of wisdom for
guidance, for protection"
"Thet's it," said the boy, interru pting
him; that's it. Ycu prayed for protec-
tiopl"
Eyes, my boy" replied the surprised
minister.
"Well, YOU can't do it any more in this
house. My pa is free trader, and il he
gets on to your racket hell raise row
with you sure"
Explanations followed which removed
the limit from INT. minister's petitions.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30
COWBOY FUN.
The "Bucking" Broncho and How His
Rider Masters Him.

1ne bucking broncdo ana HOW Ills
Rider Masters Him.
In the April Century, Theodore Eoose-
velt has description OF "round-up" in
the cattle country which is illustrated
from pictures msde on the spot by F.
Remington. From it we quote the fol-
lowing:
"While the headmen are gathered in q
little knot, laying out the work, the others
are dispersed over the plain in every d.
rection, racing, breaking rough horses or
simply lsrkipg with one another. II s
man has an especially bad horse, he
ususlly selects such an opportunity
when he has plenty ct time to
ride him; and while saddling he
Is surrounded by crowd OF most
unsympsthetic associates, who greet with
uproarious mirth any missdventure. A
man on oucking horse is always consid-
cred fair game, every squeal and jump of
the brorcho being hailed with cheers of
delighted irony for the rider and shouts
to 'stay with MN TIE antics of q vic
ious broncho show inhaite variety of de-
tail, but are all model d on one general
plan. When the rope settles rouud his
neck the fght begins, and it is only after
mucn pluDglng and snortipg that .
twist Is taken over bis nose, or
else hscksmore-s species OF
severe halter, usually made Of plated
hair-slipped on his head. While being
brtdled he strikes yiciously with his fore
feet, and perha3 s has to be blindfolded or
thrown down; and to get the saddle on
him is quite IS difficult. When saddled
he msy get rid of his eXuberant spirit by
bucklng under the saddle, or may reserve
all his energies for the rider. In the last
case the man, keeping tight hold with his
left hand Of the check-strsp 80 as to pre-
vent the horse from getting his head down
until he Is fairly seated, swings him
seif quickly into the saddle. Up rises
the bruncho's back into an arch; his
hesd, the e,rs laid straight back, goes
down between his fore feet, and, squeaI-
ing savagely, he makes 8 succession of
rapid, stiff legged, jsrring bounds. Some.
times he is a 'plunging' bucker, who runs
forward all the time while bucking; or he
may buck steadily IN one place, or 'sun-
fish'-that, is, bring one shoulder down
almost to the ground and then the other
or else he may change ends while In
the air. A frst-clsss rider will sit
throughout it all without NOV
irg from the saddle, quirting his
horse all the time, though his
hat may be jared of his head
and his revolver out of its sheath. After
g few jumps, however, the average man
grssps hold of the horn OF the saddle-the
delighted onlookers meanwhile earnestly
advising him not to $50 to leather'-ard
is contented to get through the affair ia
any shape, provided he can escape with
out being thrown off. An accident is OF
necessity borne with 8. broad grin, as any
attempt to resent the ralllery of the by
standers-which is perfectly good hu-
mored-would be apt to result disas-
trouslY." fz
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30

order. They also ruled the night In the
same way. These days, hours and metals
of the planets became OF Importance when
talismans were to be made.
A talisman OF Jupiter, for example,
would be made OF tin during the first
hour on Thursday. But the assrologer
would watch until Jupiter was at that
hour IN bene1cent position to the per-
son for whom the talismsn was made, for
all planets may be fortunate or unfOrtu-
nate, according 10 their positions with
other planets. Soould one wish to
make talisman to bring bad
fortune instead of good, 1t could be
done. The talisman itself had engraved
on the diverse the seal Of the planet, to-
gether with the name of the deputy angel
belonging to it. On the reverse was the
square OF the planet, a series OF numbers
arranged in peculiar way. For bad
tslisman the name Of the demon Of the
planet WAS set down.
Under the number Of eight came the
talismans of the eight petrisrchs-Adsm,
Moses. Elias, H z:kiah, Ezekiel, Daniel,
Solomon ard jeremiah.
Nine represented the nine choruses OF
angles, the nine spheres and the nine
muses. or different arts practiced among
men.
Ten was Chi, Il, noted as representing
the ten attributes Of divinity, the sephi-
roth as the cabalists called them. They
wore the crown as type Of sovereignty,
intelligence, beauty, wisdom, strength,
foundation, mercy, splendor and the
q 1een. By the latter was meant the
earth with all that it contained.
Twelve was an important number, be-
cause there were twelve months in the
year and twelve signs Of the zodiac.
are printed In all almsnScs. They are !:
Aries, the ram; leo, the lion; sagi tarius,
tire srcner; gemlni, the twins; librs, the
scales; aquarius, the waterman; cancer,
the crab; scorpio, the scorpion; pisces,
the fish; taurus, the bull; virgo, the viz
gin, and capricornus, the monster. Each
of these, besides dominating month,
had plants, auimsls, names and spirits
under its control, the list Of which would
alone fill more than column OF the Press.
There were other mystic numbers, but
these are the principal ones, and are those
which are said to be genuinely occult.
O.heIs are of course made up OF them.
In this article il has only been attempted
to give an idea of their meanings, and the
great field OF their inf uence and powers
has not been touched. Each had power
Of its own, modified by the others so that
the combinations and differences which
might be worked out were well nigh end
less, aud are certainly confusing in the
very last degree.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30
A NAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY.
He Has Rsncunc.d Great Britain, but
America Does Not Want Him.

ID
America Does Not Want Him.
New York Herald.
There lie man without a country on
board the English steamer Tower Hill
from London, which has been lying for
some days at Prentice's stores, Brooklyn,
Six poor, miserable stowaways were
found on the vessel, and since her srrivs
the UUited States government, al vas'
ex cease, has Kept four ponderous custom
house inspectors in full uniform TO see
that the villains did not land. THIS didn't
prevent four OF the esperadoes from
making their escape in the darkness q
few nights ago, but the dangerous char
acters came sniVering back again early in
the morning, piteou5lY begging Captain
Archer to tase them on board once more.
because"H america was 80 blarsted cold !"
The six designing ruff ms are oil uu-
derfed, half-clothed specimens Of the
poor London street Acsn, except one.
He is the man without G country.
His name ls William Lee Faia, and he
is an intelligent fellow Of twenty nine,
who looks like 81 American. This is the
rather pitiiul story ne tells:
81 begin to think am man without &
country" he s.id, "although / have been
a lawful citizen Of tae two greatest ns-
tions 10 the world-Grest Britain and the
United States. I ought to have gems
rights, but it appears haven't"
"I was born in England and was ser
aesnt in the Cns'hsm division Of the
Royal Msrines in January, 1886. had
enlisted in 1880 l tired of the service,
deserted, ran away to this country, @here
arrived January &c. 1886 l secured my.
first papers as natu tslized Am csn
citizen IN Newark, OHIO, from Judge
Allen in December, 1886. q
"Lsst October 1 rerd that the Q lesn
would celebrate Ter jubilee oy pardonins
all deserters. left my work on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad at Pittsburg
and went back TO England to get par
don, reaching there Just ten days before
the time expired. got my pardon and
an honorable discharge. 1 wsnted par
don because may come in for an inner
itance some day, and l wanted to 60 back
without fear Of arrest.
81 had no mon y snd could get no
work in London, and had wife and
three children in America to support. /
must get back, knew could get work
from my old employer, r. D. Lsyden OF
Pittsburg.
$50 1 arranged with one Of the sailors
in this ship to let me come aboard as q
stowawsy. He hid me until we were two
dsvs out.
"Mr. Lsyden hiss written to me offering
to pay my fare to P.ttsburg IL they would
only let me go. l have sent this letter toj
the emigration commissioners.
III don't know whist country belong
to. I have renourced Great Britain and
the United States won't haYe me-"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30
MIiilious spent by travellers.

Miilions spent by travellers.
A representative merchant who Is fond
OF statistics has this to say In the Jewel
ers Weekly:
"Do you know that there are about
$4,000 commercial travellers in the United
Ssstes2 Surprised to hear it? Yes; most
people are when they are told it; but it's
8 fact, nevertheless. You may aso be
surprised to learn that each one Of them
spends on an average $4,000 a year, or q
total of s2i0,o00, 900. If you add to this
their salaries, averaging at the least
$1,000, you have total expenditure by
commercial travellers of 1920, 100000 q
year. This Is naturally spent in all parts
of the country; but the hotels and rail-
roads get the lions share Of it. On the
other hand, the travellers remuneration
is much better than formerly"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30
outw,ttiug the Cashier.

New 1ork Telegram.
A young man, who has a deposit In q
downtown savings bank, called this
morning sad asked to withdraw q single
dollar of his hard-earred cash.
"We don't bother with nothing less
than IS. II you want SIS you can have it,
but nothing less"
"But it is printed in the pass book shst
sums of 81 and upward will be received
on deposit"
"Yes; but that's different thing. You
can deposit less than S."
The young man was thoughtful for =
moment, and then he said: swell, let
me have IS in 81 bills" The money was
gracefully dipped out to him. He put one
of the bills in his POCKET and handed the
remaining four back with the remark,
"thst he wished to deposit the money"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30
Re G,sthe Kiss, anyway.
ST IAhn TaleQYanh

A young man well known about town
made an eventual call on lady few
evenings ago, and 1t is said that he Is not
very likely to sicall again" for some time
to come. 1t appears that he was very
well acquainted with the pretty servant
girl, who generally answers the door bell,
though he wouldn't have his friends know
it for the world. On the evening in ques-
ton he rang the bell and then stepped
behind the door that remains stationary
and waited. Presently head appeared
around the door and the young man
leaned forward and impressed kiss upon
the fair ones lips. A shrek followed.
The young man thought he had kissed
the hired girl. But II was not; It WAS the
hoatsla.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30

A Biddford, Me man advertises for q
wife and ofiers to the lady who will take
him an active, promising, good locking
young man forty years OF age, good
home and two yokes of oxen.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30

Hollovay's Nsrmifsge Connections ex-
PEELED worms fr64 the child Of Alfred
Brooks, NorfoIH ". They are pleasant
for ihe ciild1ta to TIE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30
ualifaxnia Homer.

This is the pure natural made honey,
and possesses no adGterstion whatever.
Try some OF it.. Ne guarantee it will
please you. Fort WoRxH GROCER Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30

Turn Over MAIL
Your trade to theaEors Worth Grocer Co.
By doing 30 you incfsaSe your provisions
and lessen the cost.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30
nranes. snsf Banana..

oranses snd Bananas,
As fine as youswill see anywhere, are
arriving reguisrly at the Fort Worth
Grocer Co.'S. .,,.s.;fE
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30
TO WEAkIMEN

Suffering from taee6ects Of youthful errors, carry
decay. wasting weakness. lost manhood, etc, Twill
send Ayaiuable treatise tsealed) containing fup
pexsfculars for homo cure. FREE OF charge. 1
splendid medical work should be read by ever
man who il nervous and debilitated. AddreG
erOf. r. C. FOWLER. MoOdus. Conn
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30

HIS music uUuswD'.hRgo szr.s.--~~
and there we notice 4A3r adda snest
music And music books to his al d,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-30

IN pints and. @wys,N tina fort worm
Grocer Qbs' Wholesale sAd retail trade