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Evening journal., 1889-12-16
Sic Wa stabbed rive Times.

NEW YoRK, Dec. l6.-Maggie Connors
was stabbed by John Schultz, and may die
Of her injuries. For the past three months
they had been living together in Sullivan
street. Recently Schultz found her in the
company Of other men, and meeting the
woman on Bleecker street, he stabbed her
FIVE times Schultz made his escape.
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A suIoIde,s HorribIe Death.

CASTLE, N. ", Dec. i6 Isaac Lake, Of
this place, blew out his brains with shot
gun at 4 a. m He fastened cord TO the
trigger and with his right hand pulled the
cord, with the muzzle against his right
temple. The whole side OF his head was
blown away and his brains scattered over
the barn No cause can be learned for the
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ne mnnla 900 rreat ANA nlrd.

Sioux CITY, In., Dec 16.-James Rice
cook in Bader's saloon in Stanton, Neh,
being angry at young man named Elmer
Erwin because he would not treat to whisky,
stabbed the latter IN the breast
with butcher knife, killing him almost in
stantiy. Erwin was the dissipated son Of
one OF the leading Wholesale merchants Of
Sioux City The murderer was arrested.
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Tearing nnwn the wIrn..

NEW YoRK, Dec l6.--rhe work OF re-
moving the electric light wires was con-
tinued Sunday by the several gangs Of men
sent out by the board Of electrical control,
and the streets Of the city are again in com
parative darkness. IL is estimated that at
least ono hundred miles Of wire has already
been taken down, and the work will be con
tf.,ttaI
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r. As.n,,. ,hs Amoskene,s Risks.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Dec. l6.-The Peo-
Piles Fire Insurance company will assume
the risks Of the Amoskeag company, exceed
ing $4,000, 900. The Manchester City Fire
Insurance company has decided to continue
in business.
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A nir nnnalo Elerator nurned.

BUFFALO, Dec. 16.-The Exchange eleva-
tor, with a storage capacity Of $4,000 BUSH
els, the property OF Greene a. Bloomer, to-
gether with s50,O 600 bushels Of barley, was
totally destroyed by fire Sunday morning.
The elevator was the most eligibly located
and best equipped Of any in Buffalo. The
barley was valued at $4,000 and the eleva-
tor at 100000 Insurance as yet unknown.
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Portugal and England.

LISBON, Dec. l6-Al the newspapers
here, in commenting upon the latest advices
from Zanzibar, express astonishment at
their distortion Of the real facts Of Serpa
Pinto's doings in Molgololand. The papers
all declare that there is no chance Of quar-
rel with England il Lord Salisbury deals
Justly with the subject
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No Elevated Road for Boston.

Boston, Dec l6-It is reported that the
West End Street Railway company has
bought of the people who were pushing the
project Of an elevated railroad 1t win
probably secure a charter in its own inter-
est for an elevated road but will not build
the road unless its electric system proves a
fosI
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sIashed with a Razor.

NEWARK, N. j., Dec. 16.-During fight
between negroes on Augustus street yester-
day Charles Brooks slasbed Henry Mesereau
with a razor in frightful manner. The
wounded man was taken to the hospital
and Brooks was locked up to await the re-
suit of Mesereau's injuries.
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spinnrrs norm Al AssocIation.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. l6.-The National
Mule Spinners' Association Of America has
been formed here by delegates from New
Jersey and tho New England states. Mem
bers on strike will be assisted by assessment,
and an endeayor will be made TO obtain a
uniform standard Of wages throughout the
country. The association will be allied with
the Federation Of Labor.
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Asslvnmert bv a BANK.

RIcHFIEI.D, Kan, Dec. 10-Ths Bank oe
Richfeld has made an assignment to K b
King. Assets, 10000; liabilities. S2i, COO
The failure was precipitated by the require
ment of the county commissioners for the
bank to give new bond to secure the coun-
y funds deposited there
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A caIlfornia Levee Breaks.

MARYsvILLE, Cal. Dec. 16.-The high
water from the Sacramento river caused the
johnson levee to break, and the extensive
domain Of the Sutler County Land com
pany, together with several thousand acres
Of less valuable land, was flooded. The loss
to grain is estimated by Deputy Assessor
GLADDEN., of Sutler county, at about $780,
af,s,
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No Ilrht on the pltman sIystery.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-THE mystery sur
rounding the disappearance of Banker Dit
man is no nearer solution than when the
gentleman was first missed. IL turns out
that the restaurant keeper who said be was
in bis place on the evening OF his disap-
pearance Is mistaken.
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one brakeman KILLED.

WICHITA, Kan, Dec. i6.-Two freight
trains were badly smashed by collision on
the Santa Fe, twenty miles east Of Newton,
early Sunday morning. Silas Dean, a
brakeman, died a few hours after from his
injuries. The engineers and lremen were
badly bruised.
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A Minority II He pies.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Dec. 49,. Representative
Shipley, Of Guthrie county, who was badly
injured in a fight few weeks ago, is seri-
ously sick with pneumonia. If be should
die the Republicans would be in a minority
in the house at the opening Of the legislature
and the Democrats would elect the speaker.
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IIent. col. nroses pead. /.

NEW YoRK, Dec. l6-Lieut. Col. Isaac
Moses, formerly assistant adjutant general
on Gen. Heintzelmans staff, died Of heart
disease at the age of 20 years Since the
war he had been in business as cotton
broker in Galveston and New York.
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Russin Refu.ea Reeornltlon.

BERIIN, Dec ia private telegram re-
ceived here from st. P.lsrsburg says that
Russia has broken of ali diplomatic rela-
ions with the Brazilian minister, teting
aim that the czar will never recognize the
present government OF Brazil.
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rIllllonaire sawyer Dead.

GLOUCESTER. Mass, Dec. l6.-Samuel 4.
Sawyer, Millionaire retired Boston dry
goods merchant, died here Sunday, aged q
years He gave the land and building OF
the Sawyer Free library 10 this city.
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Anothsr victim OF EIeesrleity.

NEw YoRK. Dec 16-An autopsy wa@
held on the body OF Patrick Sullivan, the
fireman who was found dead Saturday in
the basement Of the Manhattan Electric
Light company. The examination showe<&
that death was due 70 an electric shock- 4
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scalded to Death IN a Kettle.

BrRnirSGHAM. Ala, Dec l6.-while Har-
ry Walters and his i9-year-old son were
boiling syrup for molasses, near Union
Springs, III, bog fei into the kettle and
was scaldsd ~ esath,
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A murder AZ Lock Hayen.

Lock HAVEN, Pa, Dec. l6.-The dead
body Of William Lovett was found in this
city Sunday. He had been beaten over the
head with a club and his skull was fractured.
There is no clue to the murderer.
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rive KILLED and Injured.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l6.--The Pennsylvania
Railroad congressional limited express from
New York for Washington, while passing
Benning's station four miles north Of this
city, ran into a wagon containing five men,
instantly killing four and badly wounding
the hfth
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word, or nearly 50. / have never had any
communication with any representative Of
the defense; / have never been approached
in any improper manner; no one has ever
offered hribe TO my husband with my
knowledge; and / know, were such an offer
20 be made. Mr.. Culver would be The first 70
make it public.p
In an interview Mrs. Culver said; 'Mr.
Culver is very determined Ii he thought
he was right, he would be burned at the
stake before he would give in. IL they at
tempt to brewbeat him or to use rough Ian
guage to him, he viii simply get or ia one
corner and be more determined than ever.
This expresses the general sentiment in
Evanston, where Culver lives, and where
most people consider him obstinate, strong
headed and the very opposite OF a nsedel
juror.
Reported Conviction Of All.
This mornings Herald says. 1.-THE jurvri
in the Cronin case have at last come to 81
agreement. They are now unit for tfe
conviction of the five prisoners, but the
punishment has not yet been assessed. 2
verdict may be expected today
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I.Ist Or tha Dead.

The names Of the men killed were: Brad
ford Godfrey, J. H. Field, Morris Flowden
and Charles Makil the latter two colored
men
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r. r. ROBINSON g. CO.,

BANKERS AND BROKERS
Corner Fourth and Market Streets.
Stocks bought and sold in the New York,
Philadelphia and Boston markets on commits
zion.
Letters OF credit given, available in all parts
The world, and drafts on England Ireland.
France, Germany and Switzerland issued.
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EXECUToR's SALE

TxECUToR's SALE
IL ON
THURSDAY, DECEMBER, 10, 1889,
ats o'clock, p. .m.,s
In the village Of Christiana at the hotel Of
William Currinder the following valuable
real estate. late of Abraham Cannon, de-
ceased:
No 1. Two frame dwelling houses and store
with large barn and out-buildings. This is
the best business stand in the village and has
been for many years a general merchandise
store.
No. g Lot Of land, containing three acres;
comprising some of the most valuable build
ing lots in the villsge.
No B. Large brick dwelling house.
No. 4. Farm in White Clay Greek hundred;
containing 2l9 acres of land; one-half cleared
and the remainder very valuable timber land.
For information, ETC., as to properties. in
quire Of Charles II. Cannon, on the farm, or
William f. Smalley. attorney, No. S39 Market
street, Wilmington, Del
ISAAC NJ. SMALLEY,
CHARLES H. CANNON.
Executors.
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BANKING AND FINANCIAL
CAPITAL, $500,O00.
THE EQUITABLE
Guarantee and Trust Company,
Northwest Corner Ninth and Market SITS.
WILMINGTON, DEL.
BANKING AND FINANCIAL.

Deposits of money received on interest.
Rents and income collected and reInitted Tor
a moderate charge and estates OF every de-
scription carefully managed.
This company acts as executor, admlhlstIh-
tor and guardian and receives ana executes
trusts of every description from the courts.
corporations and individuals and acts rs
agent for the registration and transfer oI
loans and stocks of corporations and IN lne
payment of coupons or registered interest," or
dividends. 80.
This company also guarantees the validity.
performance and effect of any contract, De-
comes surety on bail bonds and courts and
officials are directed to sccept IL as sole
surety in all cases,
Executors, administrators or trustees OF es-
tates and ladies' unaccustomed to the trans
action of business will find this company
convenient depository for money:
Wills receipted for and safely Kept Without
For further information, call at the office or
send for a circular
WILLIAM BUSH, President
PRESTON LEA. Vice President
OTHO NOWLAND,
Secretary and Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
VIM. II. Swift II. NJ. Barksdale,
Samuel Bancroft, Jr., William DUPONT,
Preston Lea ghOs. jackson,
William Bush, VIM. a, Porter,
w. Salisbury, Jr.. Joseph swift,
II II Carter. WIG Pennypacker,
| DR. J A Draper. j Smith Brennan,
X Bringhurst, Jr., George V Massey,
George w Bush. A. p. Robinson,
| Christian Febiger. III. A. Richardson.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
REAL ESTATE.

.T0R RENT THE PREMISES NO. 2 CITY
A. Hall Place Opposite the, police station)
ing Company Immediate possession. Apply
at WILMINGTON PRINTING COMPANY,
AOe Shipley street
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no Prosecute the Jury Bribers.

In case Of disagreement Of the Cronin
jury the course OF the defense will be to ask
FOR change Of venue TO some other county
on account Of local prejudice. This will be
resisted But the case will be proceeded
with at all hazards. The jury bribers
cases will be called Monday and pushed to
an immediate trial Some interesting de-
velopments are expected, especially in rela-
tion to Johnny Graham. J. j. McArdle,
clerk in Alexander Sulhvnn's Office, will be
one of the principal witnesses against
Graham
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-05-31
Punishment All Around.

At Kai Feng Flu, China, private soldier
was on guard over thirty boxes Of bullets,
which it was the duty of petty officer to in
spect twice day. The soldier skillfully alb
stracted the bullets from the boxes and was
finally found out Then the punishment began.
The soldier was condemned to penal servitude
for life and Aogging of 100 blows. The petty
officer, who had failed to inspect the boxes
satisfactorily, was dismissed the service and
received eighty blows. His lieutenant had
been tSshiered in order to DO tried for con-
nivance in the theft and he has disappeared.
And the military authorities in Picking are
considering what punishment to inflict on the
general in command.-Chicago Tunes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-05-31
XaIne of a Nickel.

Somebody of an ingenious turn Of mind
gives us the metric system, mot in nut
shell, ~" but in a nickel 1t is claimed that our
nickel five cent piece holds the key to the
linear measures and weights. The diameter
of this coin is two centimetres and its weight
is five gramrnes Five of them placed in a
row will, of course, give the length of the
decimeter and two of them will weigh deca-
gramme. As the kioliter is a cubic meter,
the key to the measures of length, it is also
the key to the measures Of capacity. Any
person, therefore, who is fortunate enough to
own five cent nickel may carry in his pocket
the entire metric system of weights and meas
ures. New York Telegram.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-05-31

One Va our s01auy Pnuvns, nowvvvr,
made me laugh heartily the other day. He
suspected a new chambermaid Of stealing
little things from his room, and was going
to dismiss her at once. He thought he would
like to be sure that she was guilty first, how
ever, and suggested that he leave a marked
coin lying on his bureau. Next morning,
when he came down, he said: 4 improved
somewhat on your trick, old man. / thought
that leaving one coin in a conspicuous place
would look so palpably like the old trick that
the cunning little fox might not bite at ID at
all I'm keen judge Of human nature, you
know. So just placed whole handful Of
small coins on the bedclothes, as if | had
been emptying my pockets and had forgotten
them, and If the girls dishonest she'll think
she can take one or two pieces without their
being missed
"'It may be an expensive bait, however,
| said; perhaps she will scoop it all. How
much did you leaver
"'By Jove,' he said, forgot to count it. y"
New York Tribune
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not more than nve rods from Us. Our rInes
were brought to our faces We were just
pulling upon the wolf, when he 10y two mas
terly springs caught the deer by the thigh
The poor creature bleated piteousy and
fell. The wolf let go his hold upon the thigh,
and seized him by the throI;, but the loud
report of two rifles broke up the scene, and
the savage brute hobbled away with broken
leg and bullet through his body.
The little deer sprung to his feet, looked
around for moment and then ran away as
if nothing was the matter. We loadcl our
rifles and followed after the wolf and soon
saw MIN, and a very sick wolf he was.
Soon We came near enough for q shot, and
had the luck to break another leg, and as
they were OH opposite sides he still tried hard
to get away, but another shot stopped him,
and vigorous use Of club stilled him for
ever. His hide was soon stripped Off and VIC
were on our way to the camp, well satisfied
with our mornings hunt.-Thomas A Crab
tree in Lewiston Journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-05-31

ing Jne pIunoer, however miscnievous rne
distortion or omission, the department is
powerless to add correcting dot or stroke.
Mistakes made by congressional enrolling
clerks have undone legislation accomplished
by congress after hours of debate. An item
of half million dollars for public purposes
was bodily left out in the enrolment of re-
cent appropriateness, and the substitution
of a comma for hyphen in transcribing
tariff measure some years ago caused loss to
the government of thousands OF dollars be-
fore the error was detected and further loss
arrested by the passage of another act.
These are but specimen cases. 1t is humili-
ating to think that a sleepy or incompetent
clerk should be able to Illustrate the legisla-
tive will of nation, and startling to reflect
on the opportunities for fraud by deliberate
tampering with the public rolls
HUNTING LARGE GAME.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-05-31

0ne oas..A rci o.l5 anlvuns UeiOfe ciVsing
this evening" ''Look here, gentlemen" said
the Australian, ''of course I'll sell the stone
for that, If any one can be so rash as TO buy
it at that price; but, you see, mine viii be an
awkward position | know the stone to be
paste, SO | cannot and will not sell it as dia-
mond. If you, sir" turning to the would be
purchaser, Twill give me in writing state
ment to the effect that you buy the ring as a
paste, all well and good; but warn you hon
estly you will find that you are deceived
in imagining this to be diamond"
Young Golconda took the ring to his native
connoisseur, who in a moment pronounced it
to be diamond he also went to European
store and showed it to the proprietor. This
man, after testing it, said that not only was
it diamond, but that he would himself give
$500 rupees for it.
The bargain was struck, the requisite state
ment signed, and the check given, all in the
presence Of the native jeweler, s., the Aus
tralian and myself; and young Golconda sat
all through tiffin with the ring upon his fin
ger He asked us the next day to come round
with him shopping, and among others we Wis
tied the store proprietor who had tested the
ring. Again the man looked at it, took it to
the light, shaded it from the light with one
hand, again he called for file, touched it
lightly. and said at once:
"Sir, you've been done; this isn't the stone
you brought me yesterday-this is paste"
And paste it wasl Somehow the ring had
been changed, although we none of us remem-
bered seeing it touched by the hands of the
clever swindler who had sold it. And yet he
had done il. The ring had lain on the billiard
table during the signing of the paper. The
purchaser had paid 1000 rupees for ring
knowing the stone to be paste"
The Australian had taken ship, undetached
from his lovely diamond, but not before
young Golconda's check had been carefully
cashed Leisure Hours
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-05-31
Idle Hands.

There is one lofty place in this progressive
city where the expression, tempus fugit, finds
no application whatever. The clock of Trim
ity Episcopal church has pointed out thesame
time for two years, Above it the sun and
stars and moon and planets and clouds pass;
below it the life of large city goes and
comes ceaselessly. But that clock is supreme
in its motionless fixity, satisfied that, for the
traction of a second, every twelve hours it
indicates the correct time by virtue of its
immobility. OF this clock it may be said in
exoneration that it is a refutation of the
adage that Satan finds mischief for idle hands
to do Here are two idle hands that work no
active mischief. They also passively show
that they are not permitted to fulfill the pur
pose for which they were created. Trinity's
pulpit and Trinity's clock are at variance.
The one reminds men of the uncertainty of
life, of the swift passing away of this brief
existence; the other calmly, stolidly shows
that time flies not, that it is o'clock yester-
day, today and forever. So why should NOR
tails worry about a future when it is perpetu-
ally the preseuta-PittSburR Bullstiu-
JAPANESE SUGGESTIONS.
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Selling Board mt Auction.

The days of slavery ended in Maine long
ago, and the practice Of selling town paupers
to the lowest bidder is falling into innocuous
desuetude; but it seems that one class Of
people are yet put up at auction. The re
ports of several school district meetings con-
tain some such clause at this: THE teacher
was also put up to the lowest bidder and
knocked off to Mr.. So-and-So, who will board
her for 81. 25 week" The school teacher
has some opportunities which the average
mortal wots not of.--Lewiston Journal
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JAPANESE SUGGESTIONS.
Some of the Strange Fancies of Those
Gentle Orientals.

Some of the Strange Fancies of Those
Gentle Orientals.
The household superstitions of Japan are
very numerous. They are harmless, often
exciting laughter; yet so intrenched are they
in the household that religion, argument,
even ridicule cannot destroy them. Some OF
these superstitions have moral or educa-
tiOnal purpose intoxicating lessons OF benevo-
lence, neatneSs and habits of cleanliness. A
room is never swept Immediately after the
departure of the inmate for fear of sweeping
out the luck. At a marriage ceremony
neither the bride nor the groom wears any
clothing of purple color lest their marriage
be soon dissolved, purple being a color most
liable to fade. If the cup of medicine Is
upset by accident during the illness of per-
son it is a sure sign of his recovery. This
looks as if the japanese had faith in our
proverb, Throw physic to the dogs" There
are some curious ideas in regard to the finger
nails They must not be cut before starting
on journey lest disgrace fall upon the per-
son at his destination. Neither should they
be cut at night, lest cats claws should grow
out Children who throw the parings of the
nails into the fire are in danger of some great
calamity If piece should fly into the fire
while cutting the person will soon die.
The bowling of dog portends death. If
woman steps over an egg shell she will go
mad; if over a razor it will become dull; If
over a milestone it will break. If a man
should set his hair on fire he will go mad
Children are told if they tell a lie an oni
imp) will pull out their tongues, The whole
some terror of The oni, standing ready to run
away with his tongue, has caused many
japanese youth to speak the truth.
The japanese have horror of the dark
ness; they always keep light burning to
ward off ghosts The junkmen believe in
ghost who comes to them and politely asks
to borrow dipper The answer decides the
fate of the junkman. If a dipper with a bot
tom is bestowed upon the ghost he uses it to
bail water enough to swamp the junk; but II
the bottom can be knocked out and thrown
at him he disappears In this last case
the act must be accompanied by an incanta-
ton, or the ghost turns into sea cappa-a
many clawed monster-who will drag the
junk to the bottom.
The japanese are a gentle, sensitive race,
very much under the influence of their emo
tions. Love with them is a serious matter,
often one of life or death. Disappointment
in love or desertion frequently ends in sui
eide. Sometimes the girl becomes an avenger
and implores the gods to curse or visit with
death the destroyer of her peace. The pas
sions which thrill and torment the human
soul are as intense in far away heather Japan
as in those lands which boast higher civili-
Philadelphia Press
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A Woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too 10y lady in this county.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for
seven years she withstoOd it's severest tests,
but her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three months
she cOughed necessarily aud could not sleep.
She bought of us a bottle of Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption and was so much
relieved on taking first dose that she slept all
night and with one bottle has been miracu-
lousy cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz."
Thus write W. c. Hamrick & Co., of Shelby
N. C.-Get free trial bottle at Dreiss Thomp
son & Co.'S C2)-3-IS IT