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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1890-04-29
Netice of Withdrawal.

ny office is hereby given that on the 25th day of
~ March, 1890, +. G. Robins 4 Co. sold their
interest in their band OF sheep at Mt. Home,
Idaho, to j. NJ. johnson, and thereby withdrew
from the firm OF S. P. Carlson +. c. Robins 4
Co. The public is therefore notified that F, G..
Robins & Co will not stand responsible for any
debts contracted by any owner or owners OF said
band of sheep from and after the date of said
transfer. +. G. ROBINS,
J. A. RsGERs.
OF the firm Of F. c. ROBINS & Co.
April l, 1890, 4w.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1890-04-29
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WiNNEMUCCA. NEVADA.
Capital Paid in Including Surplus Fund, SllOOOOOO
OFFICERS
r. D. SWEETSER, President.
j.. SIBBALD vce-Preidsls
GEO s. NIXON Cashier
F. Assistant Cashier
OFFICERS

The Bank will Receive Deposits Sell Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Make Loans General Banking On deposits
will be Fsts Fire Insurance Cons
pan and for the Mutual New York
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1890-04-29

ny office is hereby given that the co o-partnership
~ heretofore existing between J. A. Rogers
and F. G. Robins, under the firm name of F. c.
Robins Il Co., in the business OF merchandising
in winnemucca, New, has this day been dis
solved by mutual consent. j. A. Rogers retires
from the firm and f. c. Robins will continue the
business under the firm name of +. c. Robins Il
Co., assuming all liabilities and collecting all
outstanding accounts pertaining to'said old firm.
f. G. ROBINS,
j. A. RoGERs.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1890-04-29
stanley Enthuslasically Received

LONDON, April 2S. When Stanley ar
rived in London there was an immense
concourse of people inside and outside
the station, and be was given most en-.
thusiastic greeting.
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Special Notice.

A II parties indebted to the above named firm,
N either on open accounts or by notes, are re.
quested to call and settle same in order to prop
erly adjust our accounts. Having many due " e
are obliged to ask this favor to help us liqudate
same We also thank the public for their past
patronage, trust they have been well treated
and their confidence we still shall have in the fl-
ture +. G. ROBINS & Co.
WINNEMUooA, New, April l, 1890. 4w.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1890-04-29
The standard

81 regard Hoods sarsaparilla as having passed
above the grade OF what commonly called
pateut or proprietary medicines" said we'll
known physician recently. sit is fully entitled
20 be considered standard medicine, and has won
this position by its undoubted merit and by the
many remarkable cures it has effected. For an
Alternative and toni il has never been equalled
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1890-04-29

Aaare of the put patronage is solicited.
WILLIAM WEIGHEL
RAdise, New. Oct 20 1854. oSQ-a
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
lIEeIs TOO SNORT,

and time and money too precious. to be frit-
tered away in the trial of uncertain means Oh
cure. when one is afflicted with any linger-
ing or chronic ailment of the liver, lungs or
blood. Now. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is such positive remedy for all
such ills, as to warrant its manufacturers In
selling 1t, as they are doing, through drug
gists, on condition that If 1t don't do all that
1t is recommended to. the money paid Tor IL
will be promptly refunded. There are
great many blood purifiers advertised, but
only the "Golden Medical Discovery" OF DR..
Pierce could sustain itself and be sold under
such trying conditions. To sell any ordinary
medicine under such guarantee. wculd
bankrupt its proprietors, but with the
Golden Medical Discovery" all that is
asked for 1t Is a fair trial, and If 1t don't DO
all that IL Is advertised to, the manufactur-
ers will cheerfully and promptly refund all
money paid for it. By this singularly pecu-
liar method of business, alike liberal to the
purchasers and exacting to the manufactur-
ers. the invalid can be sure OF getting the
va,ue of his money. which is not true OF any
other medicine. All diseases arising from
a torpid liver, or from impure or poisoned
blood. are conquered by the Golden Medi-
cal Discovery" Especially has it manifested
its marvellous potency In curing Saltrheum,
Tetter. Eczema, Psoriasis, Impertigo, cry
slpelas, and all skin and scalp diseases, no
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
Y, m, c. A, Fair.

The women's auxiliary fair, In aid OF
the new building for the Young Mems Chris.
tian Association, which has been held at
City Hall the past week, had Its ending Sat-
urday evening. 1t has been more successful
than the ladies expected. and they have to
thank themselves for the result from the en-.
ergy they have displayed and the way they
have managed. 1t is thought the receipts
will amount to $1,000.
Mr.. John Calvin Stevens received 1856 votes
more than any of the other candidates for
the distinction Of being the most popular
wheelman in this city, and Saturday evening
received the Columbia safety bicycle. Mr..
Stevens was present when the result was an.
nounced, aud accepted the wheel in short
speech, in which he highly complimented
Mr.. Brown, who received the next highest
number of votes.
At the sale which closed the fair, after the
delightful concert given by Chambers full
band, everything of value was sold except
some Of the groceries.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
KICKED IN THE FACE.
o'ficer Frank the Centre OF a Too
Attentive rhrone.

Officer Gran Frank was the centre of a
large circle of people last evening at Cor
mans Corner. The officer was stretched
out on the pavement holding down man
whom ne had arrested for drunkenness,
while the crowd tried to liberate the prison.
er. In doing so, they dragged his capter
ABOUT by the heels, sadly demoralizing his
trousers. One fellow kicked the PROSTATE
officer In the face, bruising his cheek and
nose. The heavy boots worn by another
tough came In contact with Mr.. Franks
head, increasing the size of his bump of
oombativeness. But the officer held on to
his man and waited for the arrival of rein
forcements. News of the fracas had been
carried to the police station by herdic
driver. Officer Stevens, who was returning
from the fire on Lincoln street. jumped into
the herdic and moment later drove into the
crowd. His billy descended on several
heads as he made his way towards Frank
and his capture, and the crowd scattered.
Then the prisoner was bundled into the her
die and driven off. Officer Firth got along in
time to help scatter the crowd.
CHARGED With Breaking and Entering
Officers Flynn and Norton last night ar
rested John Friel and Mike Lally, charged
with breaking and entering the store of
Lowie Wasserman on Fore street. Officers
Stevens and Frank arrested John Morrissey
on the same charge. The stolen goods in
cluded two gold watchesI and two fur caps.
The goods have not been recovered.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
The New Sewer.

The new city sewer on Cassidy's Hill, on
Danforth street, was completed Saturday,
and is regarded as a thorough piece of work.
1t begins at Fore River and crosses the tracks
Of the Maine Central, Ogdensburg and Bos
ton and Maine roads, thence up the slope Of
the hill near the Western Promenade. The
sewer receives sewage from Spring street
from Thomas. Danforth from Emery. and
from Bowdoin street. Its length is 436 feet.
Mr.. John Murphy, Jr., did the brickwork,
and Mr.. Eugene McGillicuddy the excava-
finU
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
Pc RSoNAL.

Mrs. Abba Goold Woolson is visiting her
mother at Windham Centre.
Hon. A. W. H. Ciapp is quite i'll at his re-
since, corner of Congress and Elm streets.
Mr.. Chauncey Adams. Of North Arson, is
In attendance upon the Portland Medical
School.
DIR. and Mrs. Charles Banks, U. SIR. NJ,
who have spent the past month in town, re-
turned last week to their station az Vineyard
Haven.
Carroll Brown, the New York artist. and
c. e. Harrington, construction agent Grand
Northern Railway, were at the Preble House
Saturday.
Mr.. George C. Kennedy has resigned the
secretaryship of the Metropolitan Repub-
lican Club and Mr.. Walter L. Lefavor has
beer elected secretary in his place.
At the twenty second wedding anniversary
OF Mr.. and Mrs d. B. Meserve, Thatcher
Post, G. A. R., Relief Corps. presented an
elegant silver cake basket, fruit knives and
nut picks.
The Baptist church at East Winthrop has
extended call to Rev. w. F. Foljambe of
Woonsocket. r. l, to become their pastor.
Strong hopes are entertained that he win
accent
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
A decision Of Great Importance.

The renowned physician. and specialist in
the cure Of nervous and chronic diseases, DIR,
Greene, OF "a Temple Place. Boston, has de-
cided to give consultation free to the sick by
letter. DR.. Greene is the discoverer and
proprietor of the world famous remedy, Dr.
Greene's Nervura, and the Doctor himself
is no less famous as the most successful
physician in the world In curing sufferers
from diseases through letter correspondence.
You have the privilege of writing him
description of your case, or sending for his
question blank to fill out. He will return
his opinion and advice free. AS he makes a
speciality of treating patients at a distance
by mail, there is no doubt that he can and
will cure your case. 1t will cost you nothing
to write and get his advice. and we should
advise you to do so, as 1t may lead to your
recovery.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27

In this city, Oct. 25. Minnie. daughter of the
late Peter and Abbie Thompson, aged 20 years.
Funeral this Monday forenoon at IL O'clock at
In this city, Oct. 25. Margaret Holiday, aged
"a years.
Funeral this Monday afternoon at O'Clock
from ST. Pauls church, Locust street.
At Woodfords, October 20, j. Frank Chenery,
funeral service this Monday afternoon at 2
O'Clock at his late residence, No. 10 Deerng
street, Woodf0rds.
In Wiscasset, Oct. "a. Edw. q. Burgin, formerly
In Biddeford Oct. %, Roxie F., wife OF Samuel
p. II. White, aged IS years.
In Dayton, Oct, 25, Ella, wife OF Ivory Bryant,
formerly of Biddef0rd.
In Limerick, Oct. %, Miss Orie Adams, aged
In Bar Mills, Oct. 20. Mrs. Ann obrine, aged
76 years.
In Sanford, Oct. "a, Miss Joanna Thompson,
aged 80 years months
In Bingham, Oct. z, Mrs. Ada v. Leayitt. aged
. In Rockport Oct. 10, Sarah G. Smith So years
3 months.
In Belfast. Oct. IA, George Q. Hutchins aged
about 40 years.
In Ashland, Oct. IA, Mrs. Horace Bragdon.
In Auburn. Aug. 20, F. w. Beals, aged 80 years
In South Brooksyille, Oct. a. Capt. George
ChattO
In Belfast, Oct. Is, Mrs. Martha J. smalley.
aged 81 years months.
In Islesboro. Oct. 8, Nelson N. Robertson, aged
33 years.
In Searsmont, Oct. 1. Mercy s. Whitaker, aged
10 years months.
In Ellsworth, Oct. 8, Mrs. sallie p Black. aged
66 years months.
In Ellsworth. Oct 10. Mrs. Jane M. Brown,
10 years months.
will take place this Monday afternoon at O'Clock
from 80 Maple street.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
WEDDINGS.
FERNALp-TUTHILL.


A very pretty wedding took place at Nor
avia, N. Y, the contracting parties being
Herbert j. Fernald Of Rochester, N. Y,
formerly of Portland and Annie Laurie Tut
hull, youngest daughter of the late Hon. FL.
III. Tuthill of Moravia. The bride was
dressed in white corded silk and carried a
bouquet of bridal roses. The groom was
attired in full evening dress. Rev. E. F.
Hard of Lima. N. Y, performed the cere-
mony In very impressive manner, after
which a delicious wedding dinner was
served sto the relatives and immediate
friends. From $50 to Z O'clock reception
was held, during which time refreshments
were served to all present. The ushers were
Messrs James Thomas and John K enyon
The happy couple left ON the evening train
for Syracuse amidst shower of rice and
good wishes from their many friends. The
presents were numerous and beautiful, among
which were many from friends In Portland,
New York, Washington and Quebec. Mr..
and Mrs. Fernald will make their home In
MOravia.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
First Bapt,sr cnuycn

1t has been decided to hold a special patb-
ering Of all the members Of the First Baptist
church tomorrow evening, ON which occa-
sion there will be interesting services in the
audience room at O'Clock, embracing ex-
cellent music, a brief praise service, s2d an
address by Rev. Thomas ID. anderson Ct
Providence, R. l., former pastor. A par
ticular feature of this service will be a roll
call, when 1t is hoped to have response
from every living member.
Immediately following this service the
ladies will serve collation. in the church
parlors. and abundant opportunity will be
affor&ed for social reunion. 1t is hoped
II any member is unable to be present that
he or she will respond by letter to show
their interest in the prosperity of the
church
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27

At exactly 10 o'clock last night an alarm
of fire was given from box "a, at the conner
of Lincoln and Pearl streets, for fire in
Frank E. Haggett's grocery store at the cor
ner of Lincoln and Boyd streets. The fire
took in the Office room on the Lincoln street
side from some mysterious cause, and must
have been burning for some time when 1t
was discovered by Mr.. Hutchinson, who
cried sire" and ran to box 81. BE could not
arouse the people who held the key for some
time. not until box 81 had been pulled by
Levi L. Barston, who lives near by on Lin
coin street. Mr.. Hutchinson finally got the
box open and pulled the alarm. Thirty-four
had the line, however. and rang itself out.
Then after pause Of about two minutes 81
came In. and being taken as second alarm
by the department and citizens drew large
crowd.
The Ere burned the store entirely out in
side and passed through into the stable, al
50 owned and occupied by Mr.. Haggett. A
ton and half Of hay in the loft was rem
dered useless. but the stsble itself was not
mecf damaged. At one time 1t was thought
me next stable above, occupied by r. A.
heht: the teamster, and others, would also
co. and the 10 horses it contained were hur-
riediy removed This building. however,
was uninjured Mr.. Haggett owned all the
buildings damaged. as we'll as their contents.
He was insured. Oh buildings, $500; fixtures,
500; stock, $500. His loss will probably be
about $500 in all. divided between his store,
meat shop and stable.
Fire Saturday Night.
A fire in a box of rubbish under the stairs
In F. P. Bailey's stove store, 235 Federal
street, Saturday night, was extinguished
with a single stream of water. Damage
slight. Cause of fire unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

BEFORE JUDGE BONNEY.
SATURDAY-James II. Henry VS.. Max
Kuselich The plaintiff claims that Kuselich
boarded with him three months at Diamond
Island anu that 1t was fairly worth $50
which he seeks to recover in this suit. Kuse-
Itch claims that he with Henry were part.
ners In catching and selling Holsters that
Henry had to attend to his business as brake
man on the railroad aud this board was to
Offset tending the lobster traps which had
to be done by KUselch alone.
NJ. A. Floyd for plaintiff.
j. ii. Pagan for defendant.
Max Kuselich VS.. James FL. Henry. The
plaintiff seeks to recover for some bedding,
lumber and camping out things that he
claims Henry had of him while they were
at Diamond Island referred to above. Hem
ry denies having the articles except the
blankets which he says he has notified Kuse-
Itch to take away. Decision reserved.
j. ii. Pagan for plaintiff.
NJ. A. Floyd for defendant.
Court adjourned until Thursday next.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27

The number of ladies visiting
the carpet floor Is convincing
ms 10 the bargains. Handsome
Brussels Remnants are settling at
SO cents, hut It's not the remnants
the folks are after, It's the solid
worth OF their money they get In
more Brussels I'm n week than we
formerly did I'm two, but how long
will OUR present stock hold out at
these prices! NOT long. Come I'm
and make your selections while
the Old prices are still ruiing.
Stop n few minutes ON the
Chamber SET floor and look into
the style and beauty mat Is being
disposed of for $40. Ten pieces
Of furniture that would do credit
10 the home of n merchant prince
and yet within easy access to
everyone of moderate means. A
novelty i'm Ash Chamber Sets re.
duced from S23 10 $40.
The basement Is where we have
arranged i'm military precision all
the ne west in the way of Stoves
and Ranges. Nothing 10 beat the
Quaker Range. Plenty of other
styles to show you. Good No. 8
Ranges for $23, and we'll war.
rant them perfect; but IFS the
new improvements ON the Quak.
er that make it the best stove. The
draft made TO save the fuel Is
equal 70 the saving OF a ton or
coal n year. The Quaker will
pay for itself.
A store full of bargains OF all
kinds waiting Tor you.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27

matter of how long standing. Scrofulous
affections, sores and swellings. as Fever
sores, White Swellings, Hip-joint Disease
and kindred ailments yield to Its positive,
purifying, strengthening and healing prop
critics. Lung Scrofula commonly known as
Consumption of the Lungs also yields to it.
II 1t be taken In time and given fair trial.
Contains no alcohol to inebriate, no syrup or
sugar to ferment and impair digestion; as
wonderful in its curative results as it is Pc
culiar in composition. Don't accept any
substitute, said to be ''just as good" that
the dealer may make larger profit.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
MARI RACES.

In Mechanic Falls, Oct. IL. Harry L. Rogers
ana Miss Hattie M. Hazelton. both of Poland.
In South Surry, Oct. IL, Herbert Candage OF
Bluehill and Miss Gertrude Bonsey.
In Randolph, Oct. 15, Frederick A. Davis OF
Boston and Nellie nj. Douglass.
In Waldoboro, Oct. 10, John Fuller Libby OF
Rockland and Miss Gracia Dana Gay OF Waldo.
bOro.
In Damariscotta Mills. Sept. "a, j. Wilder Hag-
gett and Miss Addie Belle Hodgkins.
In Union, Sept. "a, Richd b. Simmons OF Apple.
ton and Inez M. Simmons of Hope.
In Pittsfeld. Oct. IL, Warren Bean and Miss
Minnie A. Frost.
In Fairfield, Oct IA, Ernest E. Warren and
Miss Carrie A. Lincoln.
In vinalhaven Oct. IL, Hermon Arey and Mary
c. Smith.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
SATURDAY.-HughM cGune, Thomas Glib
bons, Lewis j. Clarv, William Gillis, intoxi-
cation; each fined So and costs.
William ellis, resisting officer; fined $50
and costs.
Rose Owen, common drnnkard five months
Ia city house of correction.
Catharine JeffJrds, vagabond five months
In city house of correction.
James Simpson, breaking, entering and
larceny; bound over to the grand jury in the
sum of $500.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
PEND sscoT COUNTY 8. J. COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.

BANGOR, October %.
Ellen F. Pote VS.. Barbara Q. Blanchard.
Real action In which plaintiff demanded of
the defendant small portion of lot No. 81,
on Court street in this city, now covered by
the rear If a shed erected upon lot Sc and ex-
tending over the line upon lot 81. The two
lots were formerly owned by Benjamin Wins
low, who erected the buildings, but were
subsequently separated and passed into diff
ferent hands.
The plaintiff claimed by record title and
the defendant by an adverse possession of
more than twenty years. Verdict for plain
tiff The defendant filed motion for new
trial.
Daniel +. Davis. Thomas W. Vose
A suit against the Maine Central railroad
company to recover the valueof large guam
tity of lumber destroyed by the great fire at
Orono last spring. is assigned for Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
Will of Eliza Ann Potter.

BY the will Of the late Eliza Ann Potter,
presented for probate. $500 is left to the
Home for Aged Women; $500 to the Tempo
rary Home for Women and Children; $500
to the American Unitarian Association.
franklin r, Barrett is named as executor of
the Will without bonds. The will is dated
March 30th 1880
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
Fire Saturday Night.
Pond Lily Club.

These officers of the Pond Lily Club have
been elected: Mr.. o. G. Monroe, president
Miss Gussie Norris, vice president; Mrs.
James OsmaD, secretary; Miss Sadie Hors-
lin, treasurer; Mr.. A. L. Baker. Miss Mabel
Norris and Mr.. Eben Coolbrotb, committee
on resolutions and bylaws.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
A Horse Thief Fired At.

A resident of Cape Elizabeth, hearing a
noise in the barn. crept in softly and saw a
man with dark lantern, Harvesting up one
of his horses, intending to make off with 1t.
The farmer returned and got his gun and
asked the burglar what he was about The
man ran and the farmer fired at him, the
shot breaking the lantern. The burglar es-
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
The Tariff on Horses.

By an inadvertentuse of the word under"
for 'over" the paragraph In Saturdays
PRESS relative to the duty ON horses was
made obscure. The tariff is thirty dollars
per head on all horses valued under $3.50.
Upon horses valued orer $780, the duties are
thirty per cent,
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
Cumberland Rowing Association.

Inc Cumberland Rowing Association will
noid their annual ball this year at City Hall,
Tuesday evening, November 4th The COM
mittee In charge are making active prepara-
lions for the comfort and convenience of the
patrons and large attendance Is assured
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
Ew ADvExTssEmkNTs TOoAv

NEW ADvEKTEsEmkNT TOOAv
FIRST PAGE.
RInes Brothers.
FINANCIAL.
Fred e. Richards.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland theatre.
FOURTH PAGE.
Cl0thng-Farrington Bros.
owen, Moore & Co.
Atkinson House Furnishing Co.
Rines Brothers.
Libby and Larrabee.
Grand Trunk railway-Change of time.
William Graham.
West End Clothing Co.
For sale-Health lift,
Deering lodge, r. and A. M.
For sale-Sp4niel pups,
Notice IS hereby glven-2.
The Mutual Life ms Ce,
stevens & Jones-Stationers.
Chrysantbemums-E. j. Harmon & Co.
maine eye and ear infirmery.
AUCTION SALES.
f. o. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
Inherited
ScrOfuIa

By which is meant that form of blood mpnrity
which is transmitted from one generation to
another is one of the most obstinate OF diseases.
The fact that 1t combines In Its iron-lke clutches
consumption and cancer shows how tenacious and
treacherous tits. The marked success Hoods
Sarsaparilla has had in curing inherited scrofula
is simply wonderful and warrants us In urging all
sufferers from any disease caused by Impure
blood to give this medicine q trial.
scrofala Since Bsyhosd.
II have been troubled by serofulous affection
all my life. 1t is one of the marked recollections
of my boyhood days, and for several years has
rendered me unable to labor much. Among other
remedies, have tried different preparations, and
1 think Hoods SarsapariIla. which have been
using at intervals for some ten years, is the best
thing have ever taken. My general health now,
at sixty years Of age, seems better than ever
before" I'll. ID. ABBOTT, Warren, New Hamp-
shire.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by all druggists, 81; six for S.. Prepared
by G. I. HOOD CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
apr27 d&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27

Cough Cream" cures complicated colds. chaotic
coughs, Gains Group, conquors consumption
Costs DO cents. Call chemist oc1d6m
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27

The members OF DeerIng Lodge, +. and A. Nj.
are requested to meet at the Hall, MONDAY Ar
TERNoON at 1 o'clock, to attend the funerai OF
our late BIother, j. Frank Chenery.
Members OF other lodges are also invited.
Per order of the W. M.
oct27d1t
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
The Methodist Election,

The following returns have been received
since Saturday on the question of admitting
women as delegates to the General Confer
ence:
Churches. For. Against.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27
F. o. Bailey & {

Hyou once try Carter's Little Liver Pills for
sick headache, biliousness or constipation, you
Will never be without them. They are purely
vegetable; snail and easy to. take. Don't forget
this.
Oct. "a. d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-27

Majors Cement. Majors Rubber Gem
ment are two of the best cements made.
At druggists.