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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15
DUFFY'S FORMULA.

A Certain Cure for the First Stages OF
Consumption.
Its main ingredients are raw beef and
Dufiy's Pure Malt Whisky. and IL stimulates
the energies and builds MP the tissues a. NO
other scientific discovery has ever done.
II an . Presbyterian clergyman and Doc
tor OF Divinity. but an not afraid to recon-
mend Duny's Malt Whisky and Duny's For
muls - the purest and most eflcient preps-
tions - . medicine know of. and my expert
epee Is large one." REy. b. Mills.
Meade Center. Kansas.
Duny's Formula Is for sale by all druggists
and dealers. Price. u per bottle.
THs Derry MALI WHISKY Co..
Rochester, New York.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15
HxIsrEAD ON LINCOLN.

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IL well known that' al certain pefiOds'
many earnest republicans were very impa-
tieut with President Lincoln. Horace
Greeley was one OF these, and his ..On to
p;.hu,.,,p ,.rr ,,.s ,.,,.,., a., "a.
,,sr,ted ur,;, ,ov,, ,ac,,a ws,. e,,s,sr.
.,aa S.,uon p C,.sa ,,s ,n,,,.r man
,hn ~.s ,mra,is,, I'D NJ U.,,,a.d Was
.,o,ho, and ~ time. h. ,,ss1 ve-v strong
,,rgpses =. IN. result No, q, . Iack of
,a.l q, the p,ion csuss I'M, NJ AN excess In
thi. line.
NJ, H.,s,e,s mshes tho v.rv ;,,eres,;ru
.,,,a,sn, that in n.csw,.., ,sso Mr. lin
co,p president-.Iect w,ots an editorial
paragraph for the Springfield Journal as
follows:
w.,.. .r,, ,,,,ra,. .r,.,,,s e. :.
suppo.e5 burmese on the mart Of Mr. lin
coin to cali into his cabinet two or three
southern gentlemen from the parties op-
p'seo " mn, poii''ca,,y, u'A' We are epro"P'-
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man Of character would accent . place In
the cabinet:
Second. II Yea. upon what terms does
ne sur suI'enIer M 20. 70 M.. nc'n S;r Et Ms i'ep.n ~,
tween them or do thew enter mon the sd-
m,nistrat,ou in open opposition 70 each
other!
The manuscript OF this article IN MI.
Lincoln's hand writing. was forwarded to
Mr. Ha,sts,d nv Mr. Henry Willard from
nm ha ,s;nr ~ ,h,, tim. tho
~ Ne - -
Hpt'"shriu o''fesponoen' oi 'ne '"''''e'-
cidl.
Mr.. Halstead now states. in his Columbus
address that "the statesm,nsbip of Lin
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WI" nv
sssseHy Oh hohesi 'nannood anu 'ne ih'ui-
tive prescience OF patriotism" And Mr..
Halstesd reports Mr.. Chase as saving, after
NJ I:rco,n,s as.,b. .Wa d,ff,,ed f,op
- % -. t., 49,, 80,
VIM -uu 81 o.. - " e '.s - . n.. ~ "a'
phasis ana emonon,) Il DO NOT know out
he was wiser than all OF u.s." And Mr..
Halstead adds: "And so he WAS He
"a. ,ndaad ~ M. whv ~,. he n,.ced
~, A.. -. -
W S"o Pe'''s =" '"' '''en''' p''''''"
Known unoef the government!
We print with great pleasure Mr.. Hal
,tead'a beautiful spd strong tribute To Lin.
,,,,.
1t was not In the nature OF things under
he circumstances OF the war, that Presi-
lent Lincoln could escape the utmost vio-
he midst of the stormy ex.itemenis of the
lines his conspicuous head should NOT he
,hOwered with 4 tiery hail of fierce objur-
sation, frenziec suggestion and wild admo-
,itions. He was quaint figure. too, and
mere were many shallow enough 70 oeliftie
'im because he was verifably one OF the
md WAS dismal bv turns. used homrly !
amiliar phrases. and got as mad rs Andrew
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

An Ohio man-Quincy A. Ward, born In
Urbana is TO carve the $50. 600 statue Of
Henry Ward Beecher. TO Be- put up In
BROOKLYN,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15
hpSpeCtiulIy. :. IT. HURST,
[)h}n Dairy and Food iOupr

He was fond Of singing revival hymns,
and his wife named the baby Fort. 50 thar
he would want to hold II.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

A CAED.-T0 all who are suffering from
errors and indlscretions Of youth, nervous
weakness. early decay. loss Of manhood.
etc, Twill send q receipt that will cure you.
free OF charge. This great remedy was
discovered BY missionary in South Amer
lea Send self lf-addressed envelope 70 Rev.
Joseph T. lnman, Station ID. New York
City.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Bob Lincoln Ia said not to inherit pa.
ticie Of his fathers storytelling genius.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15
Advice to Mother.

Arabs believe that washing the face ID
simply an indirect form Of suicide.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

The late Duke Of Wellington had thi'-
teen overcoats. graduated to the weather.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Forty-four students Of Hiram (O.) college
are suspended for having slid down hill
with girls.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15
New York, August 1. 1855. /
I'D r 9th NJ
Ayers Cherry PectoraI ,

which I used moderately and In small
doses) at the first recurrence Of . cold
or any chest difficulty. and from which
I invariably found relief. This was
over IS years ago. With all sorts Of
exposure. in all sorts Of climates, l have
never, TO this day. had any cold nor
any affection of the throat or lungs
which did not yield to AYxR's CR1RHY
PKcroRAL within "a hours.
OF course l have never allowed my
self 70 be without this remedy in all my
voyages and travels. Under my own
observation, it has given relief to vast
numbers OF persons; while In acute cases
of pulmonary Inflammation, such a.
Group and diphtheria in children. life
has been preserved through its effects.
! recommend its use in light but fire.
qnent doses. Properly administered, in
accordance with your directions, Il -
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Hon. c. Edwards Lester,
Late o. s. Consul to Italy.
author Of "The Glory and
Shame Of England. ""Americs,s
Advancement" ETC.. etc.. ETC..
writes as follows:-
New York, August I. 1855. I,
l2 z. 9th st.
DR. J. c. AYER & Co., Lowell. Mass.
Gentlemen:-A sense Of gratitude
and the desire 70 render service TO the
public impel me 70 make the following
statements:
Ny college career. At New Haven. w,a
interrupted by q severe cold which 80
enfeebled me that, for ten years, l had .
hard struggle for life. Hemorrhage
from tb" bronchial passages was the
result OF almost every fresh exposure.
For years l was under treatment 0f the
ablest practitioners without avail. AT
last learned OF
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

IA lot OF ice slid OF Montreal roof and
Drained q passing man.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

The LenoS Library in New York has
twelve copies OF the first folio edition Of
Shakespeare. and three or four of them are
the most perfect In the world.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

THE SATURDAY EyENING REPUBLIC
Is twice the size OF the regular daily edition.
With eight pages filled with editorial matter.
society news. special features. teleGraphtc
and local news. etc.. and sold only at Two
Cepts-
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

faE WEEKLY REPCBLlC In Published
every Thursday, and il one Of the most com
piete family newspapers in the country ;
eight pages. markets complete. Replete with
news and miscellany. One Dollar per year.
Invariably cash In advance
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15
Tho E.eitem .nt Not Over.

The rush at T. J. Casper's drug store, ~
east Main street. still continues and daily
scores Of people call for bottle Of kemp's
Balsam Tor the Throat and Lungs for the
cure Of Coughs. Colds. Asthma. Bronchitis
and Consumption. Kemp's Balsam. the
standard family remedy. Is sold on guar
antec and never fails to give entire satisfac-
ton. Price soc and 81. 90. Trial size, free.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20

In the big factories lozenges and mot
toes are stamped in the sheet and then
cut out separately with patent cutters.
Wafer lozenges are more carefully pre-
pared than the thick, round kind. The
latter are fed into a machine like job
printing press. by the sheet. and come
out round. hard confections. Waters arc
cut by hand. Fruits are now crystallized
to some extent by wholesalers in this
country, but not as successfully as in
France Opinions differ on this matter.
Some dealers declare that here the fault
alone is in the quality OF the fruit. Others
assert that we have not acquired the
French secret Of preparing the syrups and
getting them to penetrate to the heart Of
the fruit. The finish Of fine candies is
put on by wholesalers IN the same way az
in retail houses. where all work IS per
formed 10y hand. The syrup used in the
process of crystallization is used in the
making Of clear candies and stick goods
Chicago Herald.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
prnsnerity of the Maoris.

New Zealand has more debt in pro-
portion TO its size and wealth than any
other country in the world, said Father
Wissel. There was a great deal Of
faith in gold mining for time, but the
yellow ore failed 10 naterialize in suffi-
Gent quantities 20 put the miners bust
ness on a paying basis, and the mines
were temporarily abandoned The Eng
lsh have not given up hopes yet, and
companies are beginning to take hold of
the enterprise of hunting gold again
The Maoris. or natives, call their houses
waoris They raise potatoes and corn,
dig gum or do anything for a living, and
they are very intelligent people. The
Maori people are better off almost than
the whites. because they possess lot of
land that the whites do not. They have
the king country, and their gardens,
fruit farms and horse pastures are well
taken care Of. They are very fond of
horses and keep lots of them. They buy
vegetables. guns, coffee, tea and grocer
les in the towns. Their war dances are
interesting, and at them they have all
sorts of games. Sometimes they become
warlike toward the whites and refuse TO
let them pass through the exclusive
Maori country. Globe Democrat.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
HE LATEST IN JEWELS.

A large oval box of chased silver for hold
ing cigars or tobacco has come in for the
holidays.
a gold watch in the form of heart, with
the dial in the center, is favorite with seuti
mental femininity.
A fancy clock is set in the face Of a stan
dsrd banner, held aloft b. kneeling cupid.
The base Is Of onyx enameled in gilt
A new clock is of bronze in the shane Of an
umbrella, with the numbers inlaid in enamel,
while the hands revolve from the end of the
stick.
Some recent ladies' watches have nugget
finished case with an enamel dial in blue and
yellow. The hour figures being in white, the
effect is rather striking at first sight
One Of the latest foreign feminine fashions
consists in turning the ends Of the sleeves sc
as to form cuffs and inserting pair Of gold
link buttons The effect is unique.
Rather formidable paper weight is de
signed in tho form Of a silver breastplate and
helmet representing Austrian armor. They
rest on heavy slab Of Mexican onyx.
Something new for ladys watch is n
plain, dead finished case surmounted by
three coronets Of diamonds. The pendant
feb is also Of plain gold, with diamond leur'
de-lis in the center.
Trade dollar lockets have become fashion
ionable for young misses at school They are
now made with miniatures copied from
photographs and burned into the metal SINH
lar 10 painting ON china.
There is a growing demand for antique
watches Some in the cases Of fashionable
jewellers are larger than the fancy clocks
now made for library tables. They are not
worn, however, but arc Kept as curiosities.
With the approach Of cold weather the
richest kind OF hip TASKS have come into
fashion. They are made Of gold or silver,
the latter being decorated with etchings OF
buffalo hunts, Mexicans lassoing steers and
scenes from field pastlmes.
a pretty novelty for lady's secretary Is
miniature writing desk OF the folding pat
tern. 1t is made of gilt on brass and Is
finely enameled When the cover is rolled
back perfectly appointed interior is dis
covered, with two tiny ink bottles in their
places. The ornamentations are Of the scroll
order. Jewellers Weekly.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
a Lack of Taste.

One Of the most irritating of the recent
idiocies of tourists is the fashion of lcav-
ing cards at the tombs of distinguished
people. The bust Of Longfclow in West
minister Abbey is constantly surrounded
by these inappropriate bits Of pasteboard,
and the grave Of II. H.. is said TO be
literally covered with the visiting cards
left 10y tourists who climbed the lonely
mountain near Colorado Springs TO visit
the last resting place Of the poet and
novelist. Nothing but an abundance Of
the most egregious vanity and absolute
lack of taste could prompt an action so
idiotic a. the following Of this absurd
custom. Boston Courier
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
Questions of Vital Interest to Insurers.

Dothe policies herC
application dividends fpemums
ghen due?
Dothe laws the policies other provide for appi.
dividends policies
policies Company.
an dividend remains 0 credit THEY DO NOT.
the full the policy the should
premium
dividends fthe policy THEY DO not.
would call 0 Il policies:
Of
OF n "a O Europe
engage occupation blasting
railroad OF switching coupling railroad
vessel
After military
4. X NCONTESTABIE.
s. We call particular COMBINATION POLICY
full Policy and all accumulated dividends
Policy
1t Is
Rates
IN furnish
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
An Incentive to Industry.

While it is ordinarily the custom Of
carpenters, masOns and painters TO con-
tract for their work by the day or 10y the
lob, there are occasional deviations from
it. One expert carpenter IN Philadelphia
makes his contracts 10y the job, specify
ing that he shall receive bonus If he
finishes before q certain time. As he is
q rapid workman he contrives 10 earn
considerably more than he would if con-
tracing in the customary way.-Chicago
News
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20

Infancy" DR.. f. l. Oswald declares,
should be period Of exceptional health
the Young Of other creatures are healthier,
as well as prettier, purer and merrler, than
the adults, yet the childhood years OF the
human animal are the years Of sorest sickli-
ness: statistics snow that among the eau
casisn races, men OF 80 have more hope 70
reach q good cid age than new born child
has 10 reach the end Of its second year The
reason Is this: The health theories OF the av-
erage Christian man and woman are egro-
giously wrong SO that only the opposition Of
their better instincts helps tnem-against
their conscit,s,e, as II were-to maintain the
struggle for d tolerable existence with any
thing ike success, while the helpless infant
has 10 conform 70 these theories-with the
above results Better food aud less OF u,
pure air, proper exercise aud plenty OF sleep
are the reforms proposed &c remedy this con-
dition OF things-AJkaDsaw Traveller.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20

Many people have wondered what is
the significance Of the long pennant car
lied no the main truck of all vessels Of
war in commission. When the Dutch
Admiral Van Tromp hosted broom at
the TOP Of the mast Of his vessel 70 indi-
cate his intention TO sweep the English
from the sea. the English admiral hoisted
q horse whip. indicating his intention to
chastise tho Dutchmam. Hence the
coach whip pennant was adapted as the
distinctive insignia of awar vessel in COM
mission for service. New York Tribune.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20

The latest use 10 which the magnesium
fash light has beenpu is the photography
Of the human eve. At the suggestion Of
Du Bots Raymond, a normal eye, after a
quarter of an hours rest IN a darkened
room. was photographed life size, the re-
suit being that the photograph showed
the pupil Of the eye dilated to its fullest
extent. As these photographs permit of
measurement, they cannot fail to be Of
great value to medical scieuoe.-Photo-
graphic News.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
Before InsurinG in Any Other Company Examine
The WaShngtOnS New Endowment Policy.

upon years twenty twenty
he to-
gther with dividend acumatn paid Immediately of proofs
dividends rOncyhoder; his
without
thereafter These policies draw cas dividends each strictly
Iaifup value follows:
AT end offs 5000 $1,000 5000 5000
5000 10 $4,000 and dividends.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
OLD LOVE SONGS.

An, Lowell dear love what tender songs tlwy
sang
Those poets 20 the women Of their choice;
Yet none moro tendcrly than 10 you
kad it pleased heaven 10 give me but the voice.
NY heart stirS, bus my lips are ever mute,
For all my common words have common ways;
And none are high enough that should dare
Essay with them my lady perfect praise.
Yet. when hear these others sing feel
such passion rs the poor gray weed well knows
Condemned to grow in n0weress nullity
In gardens where there blooms fun many rose
C. A. Pratt.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
Not Much Breakage.

"Oh, the Frenchman was very harshly
treated. They threw him OIL the bal
cony into the street.
They did? Well, was he hurt much'
Anything brokeni"
Nothing but his English. - Harper's
BaZsr
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
Only Think of II.

Mattie-Don YOU know, I've found
out something awful about Mr.. Green.
Hettie-Why. what can 1t be-
Hes a Mormon, or q bigamist, at
least
~ bigamist"
eyes; he told me that his wife was one
Of a thousand! Only think Of it!'-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20

A little city boy who had just returned from
his first visit en- farm gave this description
OF butter making: "You ought TO Just zee
how auntie III ,kes butter with barrel and
broomstickln
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20

The average school life Of the woman
teacher in the west is about two years,
and the farther west she goes the less
time she teaches.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20

A note made by minor is void; a
contract made with minor is VOID; q
contract made with lunatic is void.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
COMMIssIosgk's OFFICE


Room No. =. sHAFgR's BUfLDIS0,
RICHMOND, VA. October %, 1885.
To ali parties In interest:
Take n tice, that ! have fixed upon Noyem-
Der 5th, losS, at y am. as the time, and my
oitce. No. ehsfer's building, Richmond Va,
~ the place. for the purpose Of executing the
decree from VIII CD the above IL an extract.
In accordance with the directions " said de-
cree hereby warn all persons claiming to be
Co. and W. ID. TOmpkins 10 y. 3. Y. Patterson,
trustee. dated October 5th. 1851, 10 prove their
claims before me at the time and place above
mentioned for executing the decree. or be
hereafter barred from asserting the same.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF Octo-
Der, isos. WILLIAM N. TUhPfs,
Commissioner.
T. 3. MARTIN,
L. 9. y. PATrEsoS, ~ 3ocI3- iawSw
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20

Be the same thing that ye would DO
called.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
Where Shall | Insure?

WASHINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK. This reliable popular
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
When Shall | Insure?

q
would but regards ltha WHEN? Wisdom,
Prudence Conscience, and Duty now
With health within reach Without health something
purchase
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
LOST.

I OST HORSE ON SATURDAY
II night at O'Clock q LARGE GRAY
HORSE Pot loose fr m stable on Clay and
Harrison streets. The finder will be literally
rewarded by returning the horse 70 Ur. D.F
MURRAY. No. Liz W. Clay street oci5fS
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20
MERIT WINS THE DAY!
ABSOLUTE PROTECTION!
ARE YOU INSURED?
IF NOT, WHY NOT?
THE WASH|NGTONu E|NSJRANCECO.
OF NEW YORK.
ASSETS S9,500,0O0.
Twenty-Five Years in Existence.
ASSETS $780, 100000.

Aders strictly this cardinal principle that furnish Absolute Protection
P0cyholer
and this principle ppe hinges claims the confidence ofi
and the nsuring public
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-20

N1IRGlNIA-IN THE CHANCEkY
' Court Of the City Of Richmond.
Against
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-12-14

THAT splendid property formerly owed
u. BY u 81 Dees, at peesport, eiluatea tNa
miles from the Court House and coniaaink
about 10 acres o. laadi with frontage Of SD
feet on the GalcAslea river, together with AL
the buildings and improvements thereon asl-
uated, to-Wit a lneland-ahnif etoly aWall-
Ing house with an eight foot hali ED both
t0nTs With fonr rooma down stairs and thfeo
r0omA up staifa, with both front and back
galleries, ard double brick ehimneys with
pre- place in eaeh room down etaigp 9herf
u also an 70 NE building c0ttainhlg
dining rQ0m, Kitchen ana store Room 4 SfgQ
gallon cialegn and WaAhshanse, under same
cover, and ~ pecessafy nui hquscs, inclnd
Ing new chicken h0use. IhsiQ ara also nn
tle some property tNfee agtiaE1 hGuere aiih
double hlsek ehlmnegs pne slarahnate qii
the river bapkj ma largo 9iliAa WttA Fgeps
ing F0Gms alsq Stable sa9 UaliafR haase.
a picket fenea q good eanahoa e4eiae
each one 81 tue above HaMe9 hqEres 0nd
tbefe a5e eaoa. s59 eFange ilee Qd prop
eitt Fnf tgatfF 77ftsensa aUplF
Feb. 10. sstf AaEe
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1888-12-14
Go to Sol. Bloch's new store.
letter from Iowa, R.a.

Rev. Wherland, Congregational preacher
residing in Welsh, visited this place last Sun
day aud Notwithstanding the unfaVOrable
weather, preached to a number Of the inhab-
itants. He will hold religious services again
on the last Sunday Of the year at this place
The Rev. Cline of Lake Charles will preach
Sunday at II O'Clock Sunday school after
meeting instead of the usual hour, $3.50.
A Christmas tree or something Of that sort
is being talked Of by some Of our northern
settlers.
Widow Waits wOrser half arrived here on
Saturday last.
1T. Welty has commenced pressing hay
for the neighbOrs.
L. P. Wilcox and daughter and Fred Keir,
were Lake Charles visitors this week, return
ing Wednesday morning.
There has been several arrivals Of thorough
bred stock at this point lately c. B. John
sou arrived with Polland-Angus and Short
horn cattle. Prof Lightner, six head Of Hol-
stein, and Mr.. Welty with several brood
mares and colts. John Day, one grade stall
lion, etc. And SO the boom goes on.
Several lots have changed hands lately and
several pieces of breaking is being done.
JAMES SLOWER.