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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03
CAMPAIGNING In EARNEST.
Miss HutchinsOn's Grit and Grace
Under Difficulties.
CENTERvILLE, UPsHUR Co., |
Sept. 10, 1888. !

CopI. IL, 1000 }
DEAR MRS. JOHNSON
Here, am up in Upshur. Such
an experience as have hadl L
have missed both appointments at
Hackers Valley and Replete, but
l could not get there for love or
money. | did not get team at
Huttonsville until yesterday morn
ing, then [ had a seventeen mile
ride through nothing but forest,
over Rich Mountain, down one
hill and up another; and they are
all mountains. We did not meet
another team, and only passed three
people, and had to cut fallen tree
out of the road. | never saw such
wilderness. We had to drive
with greatest care; fortunately, |
had trusty boy. We reached
Helvetia at six o'clock. Had a
good hotel to stop at and nice sup
per and breakfast. 1t is German
settlement. I asked the Landlord
what Church was there and he told
me, Lutheran. asked if he could
not ring the bell and let me hold a
meeting? He said they could not
understand me, and never held
night meetings. That If he should
ring the bell they would think
some one had died and would be
buried the same time next
day" that is their custom. The
nearest way to Hackers Valley
from there, it was 16 miles across
the mountains, they call them, and
I do not wonder. I never saw such
hills. We could not 60 by buggy
and I could not get two horses( there
were only two in the place., and
could not get saddle anywhere.
l could not 60 alone and l couldn't
ride without a saddle. They told
me if l got to Hackers Valley I could
not get horse to get out, as they
use oxen. All | could do was to
get the boy to bring me on to Cen
terville, another Is miles ride; and
such time through forest, mud,
rocks, hills, etc. AtIast we arrived
here with broken tuggy. I went
to see the only minister in the
place and he was leaving for Con-
ference, but he went with me to
secure a team for to morrow, and
directed me to a hotel. l am to
have meeting to night and hope
to raise enough to pay my board
bill, my expenses have been enor-
nous. | have been anxious and
am very tired, but not disheart-
ened. Hastily,
MINNIE HUTCHINSON.
10 P. MI went to the Metho-
dists Church had very good aud
fence ard very good collection
and after the meeting closed, the
ladies expressed desire to have
Union. So we organized with s
members; Mrs. Mollie Kiddler,
President, Mrs. Sibbie Echers, Sec,
Miss Mollie Boggs, Treas. The
President is a bright woman and
seems so anxious lest she will
not do things right. [ will help
them what I can, but I leave here
SO early in the morning l cannot do
much SO will direct them to you
for further help.
Yours Sincerely, M. H.
WATC HTNG AND WA TTJNC
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03
~ ANN1N lIAIL,
Pres. W, G.. T. II.

Grant County promises Mrs. Nc.
Clurkin a hearty welcome when.
ever she can come. A correspon-
dent says, "The brethren are very
anxious to have Mrs. McClurkin
come. There never was a lady
speaker in here and she will draw
Immense crowds"
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

The rain, swollen streams and
the impossibility of securing con-
veyances disappointed a number of
audiences both for Mrs. McClurkin
and Miss Hutchinson, during the
past few weeks.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03
MRS. J. A. SMITH n
MRS. J. S. SwANEY. o'

We had a pleasant visit at oai'
a few evenings since and he 4i,,.
splendid address by Mrs. McOlul
In.
At the close a gentleman ! Gna5
ed her with having made u " y,
Party speech" And whea a' =,
what partisan doctrine SUE Y
claimed he answered 4
''She said Christian n2th 7h0D
vote as they pray"
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

DR.. Bessie Cushman of Missouri
sends US s1.OO in the name OF her
sister Rose Phillips, whose death is
mourned by that State. A touch
ing letter wishes that it could be
multiplied Thousand times. Since
the death of her sister she has
given up her profession and is
devoting herself 70 the ''cause" we
love so well.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

Rev. w. NJ. Weekley addressed
an Amendment meeting last Sun
day at Sylvan Mills, Peasants Co.
1t was an excellent meeting and
much good was done.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

Mrs. Josie Collins of Franklin,
Ind, sends some literature and a
letter full Of sympathy and good
wishes.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

Jerry Bethard of Wrightsville,
Ill. also sends US aid. For the
Eve dollars and kindly words we
are very grateful.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03
WEDNESDAY, SEP. 26, 1883.

Rev. J. NJ. Carter will spend next
week in Peasants County, work
ing for the Amendment.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

The Braxton Democrat kindly
published Miss Hutchinson's full
list of appointments, and generously
helped Der on in her good work.
1t also publishes the Amendment
League Constitution, and so stands
for the Home and against the Sa-
loon.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

At the Amendment Meeting re-
Gently addressed by Mrs. McClur-
kin at Dursley, twenty four NOM
hers were added to the Club.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

Mrs. E,A. Richardson Of Versailles
Ind, sends large package Of liter
allure to assist in winning votes for
the Amendment.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03
West Virginia W. G. T. U.

President--MRs. JANE q. JOHNSON, Park
ersburg, w. Va.
Vice President--Mrs. j. A. Smith, New
Cor. Sec.--Miss Maud Montgomery, Park
Rec. Sec-Miss Mamie Cameron, Fair
Treas--Mrs Henry Hubbard, Wheeling.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
First Dlstrict-Mrs. +. &. Swaney, New
Gum berland.
Second District-Mrs. Lucy Elliott, Terra
Third District-Mrs W. L. Moore,
Fourth District-Miss Minnie Hutchinson,
Parkersburg.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF DEPARTMENTS.
Temperance Literature-Mrs. NV .Hobson,
Paint Creek. -
Sal en-
Pickens, Peel Tree, Barbour County.
Scientific Instruction-Mrs. L H. DuVal,
Influencing the Press-Mrs. e. F. Nine,
Keyser. NJ =, q, p4.,o,.
Unfermented Wine-Mrs. j. w. Carter,
Railroad air DAD Work-Mrs. Mary j. Raymond,
Grafton. -
M OundSville.
Legislation and Petition-Mrs Addie II
Merrick ParkerSburg. -
Flower Missionaries Flora b. S1ler
S tate and County Fairs-Mrs. j. P. Sis
son, Roney's Point, Ohio County.
Work among Colored People-Mrs. M. M.
Snow, Park ersburg, W. Va.
Day of Pray er-Mrs. g. j. Trippet, Prunty-
town.
Soldiers and Sailors-Mrs Thomas Swim
burn, Charleston.
Hygiene and Heredity-Dr. Harriet B.
Jones, Wheeling.
Social Purity-Miss Eva Johnson. Sisters
vile.
Evangelist of Social Purity Department
Miss Lizzie Boyd, Wheeling.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

Mrs. Mary Babb of Greenland,
Grant County, sent us check for
two dollars few days ago with a
PRAYER for our success in the fight,
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

A postal from 7. Marcellus Mar
shall of Chamita, N. M, informs u
that he has instructed Mr.. Bennett
of Chenille to pay Miss Hatchln-
son $500 to aid in the W. c. T. U.
work. The is another friend in
need.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

Mrs. Barney, National Supt., of
Prison and and Jail work, will prob
ably be in West Virginia for five
days before the National Conven-
ton. The Wheeling Union has
decided to have her in that city for
two addresses.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03
Worlds Woman's Christian Temper
Gnce Union.

President-Mrs. Margaret Lucas. 7 Char
Dtte ST., Bedford Square, London, England.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs Mary Glenn
INT Leavitt Box 26i7, San Francisco, Cal,
American Committee-The five General
Officers OF the National w. q. T. U.
MISUNDERSTANDING, Mrs. Mary Whitall
Costelloe, 40 Grosvenor Road, Westminster,
S. W, London, England
America, Mrs. Hannah Whita1l Smith,
1858 Germantown Ave-, Philadelphia, Pa.
Treasurers-England, Mrs. James Gregson,
Hearts Hill, Debden Green, Loughton,
England.
America--Miss Esther Pugh, l6l La Sale
st., Chicago, III.
National Woman's Christian Temper
anee Union.
Presldent-MIss FRANCES E. WILLARD,
Evanston, III.
Cor. Sec.-Mrs. G. B. Buell., 16I La Sail
Rec. sec.SMrs. Mary Woodbridge, Ra-
VIENNA, Q. ~ s.
Stroudwater, Me.
Treas.-Miss Esther Pugh, Natl Head
quarters, l6l La Sale St., Chicago, Ill.
Southern Sec.-Mrs. G. IL. Mcleod, 2o7
Mosber St., Baltimore.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-10-03

Tai for the Anne XIV
and Win Votes s'ts
Home.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01
ORFHANTS OF DODGE CITY.
REGULAR COUNCIL PRO-
CEEDINGS. $500.
NATURAL GAS.

The most reliable geological indica-
tons point to the conclusion that very
large section of country of which Dodge
City is nearly the geographical center,
was once the bed of an immense salt lake.
The recent discovery of large desposits of
salt at Hutchinson, and the salt well near
Montezuma confirms this theory. That
coal, at least in small quantities, under
lies all the country around Dodge City
has been proven in almost numberless
instances in digging wells for domestic
purposes. Petroleum has been found in
many places in Ford county by surface
digging. and natural gas is known to ex-
list all along the Arkansas valley Several
years ago, in the report of a government
geological survey, large section between
the Missouri and the Rockies was report
ed as an oil basin, and Dodge City is To-
Gated very nearly in the center of it. In
spite of all these facts which have long
been conceded, no effort has been made
to explore the secret laboratories of ma
ture, and of the vast natural deposits
which may, and probably do underlie the
whole of Ford county, nothing is known.
A consideration of these facts lead
number of our most enterprising business
men to organize the Dodge City Natural
Gas and Mining company, which was
chartered December &c. 1887, with capt.
tai of 10000. The officers of the COM
pany are Jacob Collar, president j. H.
Finlay, vice president; N. G. Healy, Sec
rotary and Edward WiebensOn, treasurer
with board of directors embracing the
above named officers and Adolph Gluck,
Geo. B. Cox, James Langton and W. F.
Petition, as associates.
On January Goth, a contract was made
with Wiser & Co., of Chicago, to drill
well at or near Dodge City, to go 1000
feet for given sum, and any part of
1000 feet further at an agreed price per
foot. The contract binds Messrs Wiser
& Co. to commence drilling within sixty
days from its date, with stipulated
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01
DAIRYING.

A gentleman who has been a resident
of the Arkansas valley for thirteen years
recently said to the writer: Il have lived
here long enough, and know enough of
the climate and soil of this section of
country to make my experience worth
something, and say to any man who
comes here to settle, turn your special at
tention to dairying, it is the one thing
that always pays and never fails" and
then proceeded to give his reasons for
the opinion, which are too long to be re-
peated here The same conclusion would
be reached by any man who intelligently
considers the conditions, and understands
the opportunities for success in this line
of farming.
The whole of Southwestern Kansas is
natural pasture the winters are short
and mild, and stock needs but little win
ter feed. The finest market for dairy
products lies at our very door, and it will
always be good market, and products
will always command higher prices than
in the east The entire mountain region
is rapidly filling up with population which
is and always must be engaged in mining
and manufacturing. 1t is country into
which food of all kinds must be shipped
as long as it is inhabited. Western Kan
sas is the nearest source from which this
supply can be drawn, and can furnish their
supplies cheaper than any other section
of country.
However rich any soil may be, it is
only question of time when it will be
exhausted if the farmer is continually
taking from and never returning any
thing to it. Dairying is the one way by
which this can be done cheaply an effect
lively. The income of the dairyman is
distributed through almost the entire
year and is not subject to disasters which,
in any state, occassionly render an entire
crop a partial, if not a total failure.
Even the farmer who raises wheat and
corn as staple crop, cannot afford to
run farm without milking at least from
six to ten cows. No part of his farm OPP
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01
al Estate, Insurance and

Mo-. $40 acres adjoining Dodge City town site
for $4,000, on good terms.
No. 6. 100 acres six miles southeast of Dodge
City, and within One-fourth mile of the Rock
Island r. r., small improvements. Price,
5000; $500 cash, $500 IN years at per cent
and S12O in one year; no interest.
No. z. 100 acres adjoining above land on the
south for $11OO. $500 cash, $500 in or years
at per cent.
No II. 800 acres within miles of Minneola, on
the Rock Island Railroad. so acres in cult
walton. frame and sod house Of 8 rooms, 100
fruit and 1900 forest trees, windmill and tank,
trough, and 300 feet of underground pipe,
fenced and cross-fenced, stables, sheds, etc.
Price, $1,000. $17OO cash, S1O5O in 8 years per
cent, $500 in years, no interest, and $3.50
in months, 10 per cent.
No. ID. 80 acres miles from Dodge City. small
house and stable, well, 25 acres in cultivation.
Price, $3.50. $50 cash. 800 years, 10 per
cent.
No. 16. $40 acres miles south Of Dodge City,
Small improvements. Price, $44OO. S14OO
cash, $500 in years per cent, $500 in one
year without interest
No. 10. 100 acres 10 miles south of Dodge City,
Small amount of breaking Price, $780, $225
cash, 1915, years per cent,
No. 10. 100 acres adjoining above. Small i'm
provements. Price, $780, S225 cash, $500 IN
4years at per cent, SIS in year, no interest.
Nos 10 and 10 are smooth quarters.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01

erations can be SO easily managed, and
satisfactory increase.
Dairying and stock raising should be
the leading occupation of the Western
Kansas farmer. Its elevation, mild eli
mate. plentiful grasses of the most nutri
tiOus character, with abundance of pure
water, giving every possible security to
animal life. Repeating the statement
with which this article was commenced
we say: Dalrying is the one thing which
never fails and always pays in Western
Kansas
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01

We have bargains like these. We don't quote
you many for two reasons First, you are not in
terested in the number Of bargains, but in the
kind. Second: The constant transfers of these
lands rapidly change our lists. We can only say
tell ms what You want and we will find it for you
$40 acres 10 miles from Dodge City, 50 acres In
cultivation, frame house 16x34 with cellar;
stable, corn-crib, chicken house; part fenced :;
mulberry and fruit trees, strawberries, blac k
berries, well, ETC., etc.
Price, $1,000. Good Terms
100 acres miles from Dodge City, All fenced,
good, small house, stable, fruit trees, 60 acres
in cultivation, two wells. A splendid stock
farm. Price, $500; on the best of terms.
No. 1. 100 acres adjoining Bucklin, Kansas town
site, for $500 cash.
No.2. 100 acres FIVE and one-half miles north of
Wright's Station and 10 miles northeast of
Dodge City, Kansas so acres in cultivation,
good, small house, wells, stable, apple and
cherry trees 2 bales of wire will complete a
twowire fence around the entire farm. Prc",
$3.50; $3.50 cash, $500 in four years, with {
per cent interest, and 500 in three years.
No. 4. 100 acres miles east of Wright's Station,
and eight miles east Of Dodge City, Kansas.
100 acres in cultivation, 2 good wells, orchard
of IS apple and 125 peach trees, frame house
14x16 with stone basement, plastered, shed
kitchen, frame barn 22x48, single roof, with
stone basement 23x4S, $50 Russian mulberry
trees. Smooth land. Price, S1412.5O; $500
cash, $3.50 in three years at Z per cent, and
S62.5O In one year; no interest.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01

Every man has chance to make the
most of himself and his opportunities in
Kansas, and to those who have determin-
alton and zeal the country offers advan-
tages none of the older states can do
Cincinnati Commercial.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01

No. 20. 24O acres 10 miles south of Dodge City.
House l6x34 with cellar, frame stable and crib
14x2O, chicken house, well, 50 acres in cultiva-
ton, 10 acres fenced, mulberry, fruit trees,
strawberries, blackberries, etc. Price, $1,000
S96s 50 cash. $3.50 years, per cent, and
$8l. so 3 years, no interest.
No. q. 160 acres IL miles southwest Of Dodge
City. Good house, well, stable, 40 acres in
cultivation, small fruit, etc. Price, $780,
500 cash, $500 years, per cent
No. %. 100 acres t2 miles southwest Of Dodge
City, Kansas, good house, well, stable, 35 acres
under cultivation Price, $500. Cash, $780,
$500 years, Z per cent, $50 years, no inter
est.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01

amount to be forfeited for each days de-
lay.
The commendable public spirit which
these gentlemen have shown is charac-
teristic of our city, and it is not only
hoped, but confdentaly expected that
their efforts will be well rewarded.
The growth of her stock interests is
splendid evidence of the advance Kansas
is making. With large farming popu-
latiOn producing more than. can be con-
sumed in the State, she is now devoted
more than ever to the raising of sheep
and cattle. Nature has been kind to
Kansas. She has vacant lands perfectly
adapted to agricultural and pastoral pur-
suits. climate temperate and disastrous
to graveyards, and abundant social privil-
eges.-Boston Advertiser.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01


Of
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We $40 adjoining Dodge whhh would well
capta hes 4 inv
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01

No. 80. 500 acres Of a cattle ranch in Clark Co.,
selected along Sand Creek, fine bottom and
splendid grazing lands. Will sell on good
terms for $500,
No. Il. 100 acres within one mile of Minneola, on
Rock Island railroad. Beautiful, smooth
lands. Price, $1,000. $3.50 cash, 500 in four
years at 7per cent, $40 in IS months, no int.
No. s.. 10000 acres of ranch property in central
Texas, within $50 miles Of the state capital,
fenced entirely round with stone and fve-wire
fence. Good ranch houses, 10 miles Of river
front and numerous creeks and springs. 1000
cows, 700 goats (Angoral 20 head saddle horses
all for $4,000, on good terms. Write us.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01

Of cure. To those who desire it, he will
=. 4 4. q 4 Z
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01

RESIDENCE on Railroad Avenue, opposite High
School Building fHi
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-03-01

to God and man for ee-fourths Of
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-07-11
prottiest Sight In Mexico.

Tho rrettiest sight in Mexico is the
Paseo de Ia Reiorma, stretching, tree
lined on either side, from the statue Of
Carlos " to the castle of Chapultepec,
when, OF a morning, scores Of riders,
many of them in picturesque Mexican
costume, dot the long roadway, the trap
pings of the horses flashing in the sun
light and the mettlesome steeds giving
animation 10 the scene. Many rich Mex
leans use saddles, costing $500, silver
mounted and inlaid beautifully. Hats
with gold braid, costing 500 and more,
are frequently worn, and the tight fitting
black trousers with silver buckles up the
outer seams, and the short charro jacket,
make up q riding costume unique in
beauty and elegance.-Cor. Boston Her.
aid.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-07-11

however, the cepaarGIm or Italy and the
east are mostly descendants Of the I'M
doubtedly pure Spanish Jews expelled
from the peninsula in 1902, the bulk of
those in western Europe are the offspring
Of Marranos, or cryptic Jews, who out
wardly conformed to Christianity in
order to escape the edict of expulsion,
and who, to hide their religious identity
more effectually, gave up their racial dis
tinctiveness. There is scarcely a Mariana
family which cannot be proved to have
received some infusion of Gentle blood;
and it is n singular fact that in England
at least, while the Ashkenazim, or cen
tral European Jews, show an exceptional
fecundity the Sephardim are gradually
dying out.-St. James Gazette.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-07-11
German CONGESTION Paint.

For painting walls or other objects ex-
posed to damp, q composition is said TO
be much used in Germany for very fine
iron filings and linseed oil varnish; and
when the object TO be painted is to I'M
dergo frequent changes of temperature,
linsced oil and amber varnish are added
TO the first two coats, This paint may be
applied TO wood. stone or iron, in the
case of the latter it is not necessary 10
free il first from rust or oily matters.
Boston Budget.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-07-11
Largest Wooden Ships.

The largest wooden ships in the world
are the Komandor Svend Foyne, the lat
ter Of 2.t5g tons. having been built mt
Maitland, \. g.. IN 1874, and called the
William D. Lawrence 1.-THE name of her
builder, and the A. @. Ropes, of 2,3i2
tons, which was built at Path, Me-. in
1884. There are comparatively few
other vessels Of above 1000 tons even. -
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-07-11
Inherited
Diseases.

In the realm OF disease the facts OF in
heritance are most numerous and are daily
accommodating. Here, alas, they become ter
rlblc, fateful and overwhelming. No fact OF
nature Is more pregnant with awful mean.
ing than the fact OF the Inheritance Of
disease. Il meets the physician on his daily
rounds, paralyzins his art and Milling him
with dlsmay. The legend Of the ancient
Greeks pictures the Furles as pursuing
families from generation 10 generation,
rendering them desolate. The Furles still
ply their work OF terror and death, but they
are not now clothed In the garb OF supersti.
tlon. but appear in the more Ineligible but
no less awful form Of hereditary disease.
Modern science, which has Illuminated so
many dark corners OF nature, has shed q
new light On the omlnous words OF the
Scriptures, "The sins u the fathers shall bc
visited upon the children unto the third and
fourth generation" Instances Of hereditary
disease abound. Fifty per cent. OF cases OF
consumption. that fearful destroyer Of fami,
lies, Of cancer and s~crofula, run in families
through Inheritance. Insanity Is hereditary
In a marked degree, but, fortunately, like
many other hereditary diseases, tends 20
wear Itself out, the stock becoming extinct.
A distinguished scientist truly says: n
organ or texture OF the body Is exempt from
the chance OF being the subject OF hereditary
disease" Probably more chronic diseases.
which permanently modify the structure
and functions Of the body, are more or less
liable TO be inherited. The Important and
far.reaching practical deductions from such
facts-afIectlng so powerfully the happiness
OF individuals and families and the collective
welfare of the ~nation=are obvious 10 reflec.
ting minds, and the best means for prevent
ing or curing these diseases is a subject OF
intense interest 10 all. Fortunately nature
has provided a remedy, which experience
has attested us i~nfalllble, and the remedy Is
the world famous swlft's Specific, a pure
vegetable compound-nature's antilote for
all blood poisons. To the afflicted IL is a
blessing Of InestImable value. An interest
ing treatise on Blood and skin Diseases"
will be mailed free by addressing
Tue SWIFT srEcIFic Co,
Drawer g. Atlanta. Ga