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The morning call., 1890-12-25
DIR. ABERNETHY.
Brief BIOGRAPHY of tine Inventor of .Green
Ginger Brandy"


Ginger Brandy"
DR.. John Abernethy, the great English
surgeon who fiourished in London during
the latter part of the eighteenth and the
beginning of the present century, was as
remarkable for his learning and audacity of
research as for the extraordinary eccentric
tiles which marked his character aud made
him target for the shafts of the innumera-
able would-be hum orists of his day. Early
In his career he astonished the medical ex-
perts of the time not only by his skill and
holiness in surgery, which was then but
writings upon the subject which banished
the cruel methods of the ignorant practi-
toner and let in a flood of light upon the
subj ect that revealed the truths now uni
verSally accepted but at that time entirely
unknown. Skill in surgery. however, was
not his only title to distinction. He was a
physician of rare ability as we'll. and as
such delighted in Investigating those con-
stltutIonal arrangements which proceed
primarily from affections of the stomach
and bowels. One result of these investiga-
tons was to stimulate inquiry in the same
direction by others. which ultimately estab-
lished the correctness of his theory. The
cause discovered, Ahernethy was not slow
to provide the remedy which has ever since
been adopted by the medical profession and
is now known to the public as AberDethy's
"GIeen Ginger Brandy" 1t is a specific
for all stomach complaints, is highly recon-
mended by the Boards of Health throughout
the country for use in cases Of cholera-i u-
fantum and kindred ailments. and is used
extensively in the Southern hospitals as n
preventive on the approach OF that dreaded
spectre. the cholera. Joseph n. Souther &
So., 40 Front street, are the sole agents for
This Coast
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A LEADING HOUSE.
A Firm That Does Business on the Repu-
tation 1t Has EuiIt.

A Firm That Does Business on the Repu-
tation 1t Has BuiIt.
The wholesale liquor establishment of
Siebe Brothers & Piageman Is situated at
the corner of Sacramento and Sansome
streets. and occupies nearly half the 'front.'
age Of the block. 1t is the largest and finest
store of the kind on the Pacific Coast.
The present firm was organized in 1876, its
member, being John ID. Siebe, who was
triumphantly chosen Assessor at the recent
election, his brother, Fred G. Siebe and j.
+. Plageman. When the house was founded
its headquarters were much smaller than the
commodous rooms in which the business is
now transacted, but owing TO the rapid and
constant increase in the volume Of trade the
proprietorS have been obliged to enlarge
their premises on three occasions. and the
demand for greater accommodation is still
unsatisfied.
The firm transacts a larger city business
than any OF its competitors and no house
west of Chicago deals more largely in whisky
than Siebe Brothers Il Plagemann. An ex-
tensiye wholesale trade is also maintained
throughout this State, in Oregon, Nevada
and Washington, and to somewhat more
limited extent in Arizona and New Mexico.
The country business is under the direction
of Mr.. Plagemann, and in this department
no travellers are employed. The business
outside of the city is transacted solely on
the merits of the goods and the reputation
of the firm.
The standard brand in which the house
deals is the 20. K. Rosedale," which bears
the trademark of the firm. 1t is blended
Kentucky whisky, brought around the
Horn in sailing vessels, and aged in the
bonded warehouse and stores Of the con-
Germ. The belle of Bourbon" is another
favorite brand which enjoys wide popu-
larity. Siebe Brothers & Plagemann also
carry all the standard brands OF double
stamped WHISTLES. Luetschen schnapps,
imported sherries. ports and the best Rhine
wines. The product OF the California inc
yards is kept ia stock, but the foreign wines
are handled to greater extent, and are
made more of a specially by the house. The
quality of the goods carried in the establish
mcnt is their strongest recommended ton.
The firm has valuable connections on the
Coast, and the constantly increasing busi-
which Siebe Brothers Sc PIagemann are re-
garded by the trade.
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A GREAT TEST MEDIUM.
The Wonderful Performances of a Queen
of the Art.

The Wonderful Performances of a Queen
of the Art.
The triumphs of a genuine trance me-
dunn during the course of years Of
experience are too romantic and extrao.-
binary to be believed by any one
except those who understand the grand
power that is given them. Mrs. DIR. A. de
Howe Of 1920 Market street told in her
modest way, without mentioning names,
many beautiful romanceS the other evening
TO a CALL reporter. None of them were
more wonderful, however, than the one
freshest in the public mind. That was lit
orally her capture of the Enterprise gang
of blackmailers, and thus relieving the COM
muDlty of that very crowd while striking
terror to the hearts OF hundreds of others
who were following in their wake. Hum
dreds OF people have been blessed by her
"nesmerlc CHARM" and made happy for
life for through it they found the proper
partner for the fortunes of their future.
This celebrated business and test trance
medium was the queen of tho Atlantic
Coast in her art, and has recently arrived
from New York. She reveals everything,
being seventh daughter, born with
papers of New York City credit her
with having the power of any two me-
diums on earth. Nothing is more wonder
full than her Egyptian talisman for good
luck. She tells the full name of her callers
and the full name of their future husband or
wife, with age and date of marriage, and
tells whether the one you love is true or
false. Your business affairs are given with
the utmost truthfulness. In tests she tells
your mothers full name before marriage,
the names of your family, their ages and de-
scriptiOn. She gives advice on divorce, con-
tested wills, specula.ions and other matters
affecting ones prosperity. Her prognostica-
tlons on the rise and fall in the stock mar
ket are most notable and have made hun
dreds of fortunes for these who were wise
enough to trust to her counsel. She is one
OF the only known mediums who, with ac-
curacy, tells your life from the cradle to the
grave, and causes speedy and happy mar
rlages. 1t was on her prediction that Har-
rlson would be elected 10 the Presidency
that she and her friends won great deal of
money. Her hours are from 8 A. NJ. to p. NJ.
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the volume of business was moving uptown,
and he secured the Murphy Building, at the
intersection of Market Jones and Nc
Allister streets, and moved into his new
quarters in 1886. His judgment did not mis-
lead him, as the crowded store-room of his
handsome establishment amply tes,ifes.
His business has grown to such colossal
proportions that it requires clerical force
and assistants to the number of three hun
dred to handle its volume. So much for
knowing how to do business and maintain
n0nularifv
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JOSEPH BJDDE.
A Manufacturer of High-Class Sanitary
Appliances.


Manufacturer of High Sanitary
Appliances.
WatPr-closets and other sanitary appli-
ances form such an integral part of the
modern dwelling that every person desires
to have the best that can be made. Mr.
Joseph Budde, who is so well known for so
many years as the foremost manufacturer
in that line, having recently moved to more
spacious factory premises on the corner of
First and Mission streets, this city, is now
turning out superior quality of work of
real artistic merit. For the Palace Hotel he
is fitting up his supreme wash-out closets"
lifted with polished antique oak tanks with
nickel-plated brackets and plated flushing
pipes, the seats, being of fancy ornamental
wood, polished, and fitted with silver
dipped trimmings. His new superb closet,
decorated and gilded. is being fitted up for
one of our finest residences, of highly
polished ioa wood, the Alcazar, Triumph,
Ocean, Spray being the most popu-
made at this factory are lined with
heavy copper, prepared with mirror
finish and hard rolled, heavily timed
and polished, and soldered by an improved
process whereby the joints are free from the
corroding influence of acid, consequently
more durable. The valves are of superior
quality, of his own make. and aOrk noise
lessly, and are tested twice-once before
being put on, and again after tie closet is
finished. The fittings are all of brass, dipped
and cleaned of all scale or other defects.
The metal finishing department Is fitted UP
with the most approved cutting, grinding
and polishing machinery. The mrtal-spin-
ming is all done in his own shop. The
Pioneer cluSet OF 40 is quite a favorite,
and represents tbs pioneers crossing the
plains. He IS now preparing a new closet,
which be designates as the Native Califor-
MIA. having all the sterling qualities of the
Pioneer. with improvements to date. eThe
waste-boppers made by MIR. Budde are Of
the most approved pattern. easily adjusted
and perfectly gas-tght. The machinery for
these works is specially adapted to the re-
quirements of the trade, and the leading
workmen having been such long time with
MI. Budde insures first-class article in
every respect All the iron work is covered
with chemical preparation which resists
rust and adds to the durability. All closets
valves and fittings are tested twice before
being shipDed from the factory.
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BAGS-CaIcutta spot, nominal; May and June.
6t4c; Wool Bags. 3693Sc; Potato 6unuies, nominal.
LEATHER = The market Is dull and weak.
light do, 22G25c; Rough Leather log Use: Buzz. IL
@l4c p foot; Side Leather, 12@14c q ioot Calf
skins. o0DG75c q ID: Kips, $3596O q doz; No. l
Harness. 27930c: No. do. 22@935c y 10.
SUGAR-The california Refinery quotes terms net
cash: Cube, Crushed Extra Powdered and Fine
Crushed, all 612c: Dry formulated, 614e: Confec-
TONERS A. 61sc; Extra G, Sc; Golden c. 434c q p
Bags, 14c more than bbis.
The American Sugar Refinery quotes as follows.
terms net cash; Extra Fine Cube. Crushed, Fine
Crushed and Powdered. 6i2c q ID; Extra Fine Pow
dered. sac: Dry Grannlated, 614c; Xxx do, 6Ac;
Confectionery A. 61sc: White Extra e, 55Sc; Extra
Z, sac. Golden c. &c Q ID
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One of the Best Musical Organizations in
America.
Inc open-air concerts in Golden Gate Park
on Saturday and Sunday afternoons form its
principal attraction and explain the pres
ence OF the large number of people who seize
TIE oppo tunity to listen to a high class of
music rendered in a faultless style. The
music is furnished by the Park Band, for
merry tile band of the Second Regiment,
and popularity styled Coggin's Band, So
called after its organizer and business man.
ager. This gentleman has taken an active
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LUKE G. SRESOvICH.

The Inventor of the Desiccated Cocoanut
Process.
The beautiful city of North Ragusa, Aus
tria, was the birthplace of Luke George
Sresovich, who is now in his fortieth year.
At the age of II years, accompanied by a
relative, he started out to visit the various
European countries In 1866 he came to the
United States in quest of fortune and after
a short sojourn in New York proceeded to
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DIR. C. A. BONEsTEEL.
An Eminent Specialist Who Resides in
This City.

An Eminent Specialist Who Resides in
This City.
1t has come to be generally admitted that
to achieve the highest success in any occupa-
ton man must confine his studies and
energies to some special department. He
thus devotes his attention to the study of a
subject in its most minute details, rather
than to general consideration of a number
of matters having no particular connection.
1t is surely better to understand one thing
thoroughly, rather than to possess Il desul-
tory knowledge of irrelevant topics The
specialist Is better fitted to cope with matters
affecting his department than the man who
has general understanding of Il nun ber of
kindred subjects.
This is especially true in the realm of
medical science, and of late years we have
come to expect to find specialists for every
kind Of ailment. The California Eclectic
College devotes particular attention to the
study OF speclaltles, and one OF its most
distinguished graduates is DR.. G. A. Bone
steel, who is a practical specialist of that
college. lie has made a careful and ex-
haustive study OF nervous and private
diseases, and during period of four years
was associated with DR.. Jordan, the
Oldest practitioner on the Coast in this
particular branch of the profession.
Dr. Bonesteel has been wonderfully success
tul, has effected many miraculous cures and
iiao diItNidlcu Ol pa
tlentS, who bear witness to his skill and
proficiency. He maintains that il is the mis-
sion Of every physician not only to alleviate
suffering, but likewise to present to the
world the laws of physiology and true
morality. In accordance with these views,
he has written treatise ON private diseases,
explaining their symptoms and origin, anu
enumeratlng many physiological laws DR..
Is. does not publish his cures in the papers
like some well-adyertised dispenSary, nor
does he presume to call himself the only.
physician capable of successfully treating
this class of ailments, nor does he profess
ability 10 cure any and every patient who
may apply to him for relief; but he does
claim to have had a wide experience in the
treatment of mems diseases, and he is very
thankful for the large measure of success
with which his efforts have been crowned.
DIR. Bonesteel may be found at his offices,
los Stockton street, Rooms and ), every day
from 4. NJ. until 3 p. NJ, and in the even
ing from 80 to 8 o'clock. Examinations
are free, and visitors are always welcome at
his rooms.
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Struck by a Train.

While in an intoxicated condition on
Tuesday morning, near Fourth and Town
send streets, Henry Cooper, laborer, was
struck by train and sustained several seri-
Gus injuries that will keep him in confine-
ment for several weeks. He had a fract-
ured right wrist, two fingers amputated and
his left shoulder bruised. He was taken to
the City and County Hospital for treat
ment.
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For Selling Lottery Tichets

All Free. Chinese lottery-ticket vendor,
approached Officer I. L. Ryan yesterday
afternoon on Howard street. and offered to
sell him some of his tickets at 81 each.
Offlcer Ryan, who was dressed in citizens
clothes, bought one after some parey, con-
tscated The others, and took Free to the
Southern Station. This means, on conyic-
ton, fine of $3.50 for the Chinaman.
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to such an extent hast pushed its enterprise
that the name of j. j. O'Brien q Co. is
household word in every town and hamlet
on the western slope of the Rockies.
Mr.. O'Brien is native of Clonmel
County Tipperary, where he was born in
1886 On leaving school he was appren-
ticed to the drapery business in his native
city, whence he went to Dublin and followed
his calling in the leading dry-goods houses
of that city for a few years. On reaching
his majority, SO diligent had been his habits
and so keen his observation that he was
looked upon as an EXPERT in the details OF
the business, and his superior knowledge
was often appealed TO by the well-informed.
His experience in the business habits OF the
establishments of his native land was OF
inca!culable advantage to him, and formed
for him the character which he has enjoyed
here.
MIR. O'Brien came to this city in 1867. be-
ing at that time about q years Of age. In
1868 he started In business for himself In
small store On Third street. His business
tact soon increased his volume OF trade until
he was forced TO seek more comm odious
quarters, and he moved to Market street,
opposite the Palace Hotel. His trade in
creasing, he was again compelled to move,
2nd took a store in the Arcade Building. on
Market street, adjoining the Baldwin Hotel.
But Dir. O'Brien was possessed of FORE
sight superior to most men. He saw that
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OUR BUSINESS MEN.
John i. O,RRIEN.

An Enterprising Merchant of Great Ex-
ecutive Ability.
There are few residents of the Pacific
Coast who have not at some time or other
had pleasant business relations with the
well-known dry-goods firm of which the
subject of this sketch is the founder and
the head. The establ ishment has been
prominently identified with the progress of
the city and State for over twenty years, and
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. Dec. "a.
SUMMARY OF THE MARKETS.

Wheat slow.
Excessive receipts of Corn.
Oats firm
Barley quiet.
Rye dull
Hay and Feedstuns unchanged.
Beans inactive.
Heavy arrivals Of Potatoes.
Onions steady.
Butter cleaning up.
Honey advanced.
Eggs declined.
Poultry market heavily stocked.
Turkeys sold higher.
Wild Ducks still abundant
Orange market well stocked.
More Asparagus arrived.
Leather dull and weak.
Mex can Dollars lower.
New York Exchange lower.
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New York Markets.

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-Narrow dealings character
lied trading in the stock market to-day. In the
forenoon there was a light decline Later in the
day this loss vas regained, but In stock on the
regular list was the extreme fiuctuation than
rs OF per cent. Lead Trust the feature OF the
day and tonight shows an Improvement of III.
Governments steady. Petroleum dull. January no
sales.
NEW YORK Dec. 24.-United States Bonds: As
12o1A: 41a's, 1924: Northern Pacific 211A: Cana
dian Pacific. 71A; Central Pacific 20; Union Pa
cife, 42M; Atchison, 27ss wellsFargo. 1876;
Western Union. rs; Silver, 1024; Sterling 81 s01a
GA 3d.
NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-wheat, cash, 81 O6s4; De-
cember. 81 O51a.
Flour-Quiet.
Coffee-$l7 45.
Sugar. 9l6@5Ilc.
Hops-Pacifc Coast, 3U@3Sc.
Hides-l2@121ac.
Copper-Lake, $l4 rs.
Tin-Spot $40 10.
Lead-Domestic, 81 1919.
Iron-$14.
Petroleum-January.6 STs.
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English Wheat Market.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 2i.-The spot market is weak at
rs 414d@7s 71ad- Cargoes steady at 3es Sd for
of coast. 3Ss for just shipped and 3ss Sd for nearly
due.
FUTURES.
The Produce Exchange cable gives the following
Liverpool quotations: December, Is esd; Janu-
airy. rs I'd; February, rs 714d: March, Is 74d;
April. Is 714d May, rs I'd.
SECURITIES.
LONDON, Dec. 24.-Consos, 1854; United States
Bonds-4's, 1884 DO, 41as, l0512; Silver, 471ad;
Rentes. ear 77Lsc.
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interest in its affairs from its inception, and
IL is owing to his energetic and untiring
efforts to place this coterie of musicians on
popular footing that the band is recognized
as the finest west of the Rocky Mountains
This well-known musical organization ill.,
cludeS the following artists: l. G. Coggiu,
business manager; John Bree. leader; Lonis
Ferari, E. SchIott, j. l.. Mlndwyler, H.
Kaufman, c. Meissuer, w. Former, c. Cas-
pari, G. Matthew. L: Nicholson, j. Mathe-
son, Alexander Kidd, A. Roncovere. G.
Daniels; F. Mundwyler. E. Rowland. W.
Miller. +. SouZa, X. Emerson. G. Scheiner.
a. Petzold. c. Schuppert &. Seekamp, j.
Wrba, j. WenZell, j. Strauss. +. Gilman,
A. LombarGo. A. Logger, NJ. Moreing. g.
McNeice, IL. kropp, I. Conway, J. Greer,
a. Prufer, L. SchloIt Jr.. Z. Bertrand,
j. Coyle, f. Angerstern. W. Robinson.
Some of its members enjoy national repu-
tation, and it is generally acknowledged
thIt the band is the best on the Coast Its
superiority over other musical companies
was widened by its selection to accompany
the California Cummandery, Knights Temp
lar. upon the occasion of Its attendance at
the conclayeS held at ST. Louis and Chicago.
On every event of note the services of the
band are called into reQuisition. This
band has been playing at the park for over
SIX years, and during that time appeared al
S-rconceTts-
The band has larger collection of music
than any similar organization on the CONT
nent. Mr.. Coggin has recently purchased
all the musical selections of Iiberati's
Sand, which will be produced from time to
time at the concerts in the park.
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JOHN MCCARTHY.

A Builder Of Artistic Residences and
BUSINESS Blocks.
San Francisco Is rapidly attaining celeb
rity as city of magnificent buildings and
paiatial residences. During the last few
years, especially, marked Improvement In
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THE PROFESSIONS.
Continued from Fourteenth Pare,
THE PARK BANn.

with him before purchasing or advancing
money on real estate will save intending
investors much trouble and expense.
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SIGHT RESTORED.
Good News for Those Who Suffer From
DafecfiNa Nisinn

Good News for Those Who Suffer From
Defective Vision.
A new system for the treatment of dis
eases of the eye has recently been introduced
here by DR.. la Grange, who is meeting with
marked success in removal of cataract and
the cure of short-sightedness, Inflammation
and other troubles, without operation and
without pain. The new system is a great
boon to those who use an oculist's services,
and in very marked degree to children or
those OF high, nervous temperament, who
ale peculiarly sensitive TO pain. In addition
TO this, it has another advantage in the fact
that the attendant danger of a surgical
operation, always serious and sometimes
fatal, Is entirely avoided. The new system
is the result of DR.. la Oranges large expert
ence in European hospitals and an extern
siye practive in the English capital. where
he resided for many years. 1t is simple and
safe IN its nature, and gives instant relief
TO the sufferer. DIR. la Grange can be con-
suited daily from IL to 3 o'clock at his office,
SOC Van Ness avenue, near Ellis street.
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HOME 1NDUsTRK.-The printing ink and
rollers used on The DAILY MORNING CALL
are manufactured by +. j. Shattuck 81 Co.,
80 Commercial and 525 Clay streets, San
Francisco
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HOME INDUsTRY.-The printing ink and
rollers used on THE DAILY MORNING CALL
are manufactured by E. j. Shattuck & Co.,
$40 Commercial and 525 Clay streets, San
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of Obtaining sites for country residences
Mr.. Whitcomb will furnish satisfactory
proof regarding the title OF the properties,
which he guarantees TO be perfect.
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San Franci.co Meat Mark.t.

Wholesale rates from slaughterers to dealers
as folows
BEEF First quality, 69s12c; second quality. SO
51ac; third do, 313@41sc.
NEAL-Large. 6(o7c; small Calves, T@5512c.
AUTHORIZATIONS. 7@71ac: Ewes 61ae97c.
LAMB-S1a@9c; Spring Lamb, l5c q 10.
foRk-Llve Hogs. 4@4ssc for hard granted;
stock Hogs, e@3312c q ID dressed do, 61a17c q 10.
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Since the 1st of January, 1890, there have
been seventeen murders in Fresno County
and 20 executions by law has ever taken
place. The people there demand change.
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Both the method and results when
Syrup.of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. VIEW YoRx. nv
lse2 TuThsar TIL.
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Sun AND TIDE TABLE.
In Pacific Standard Time. Computed by THOMAS
TENNEST Chronometer and Instrument
Maker. Is Market street.
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Shining Notes.

Sterling Exchange.
Bankers sight drafts, 81 So: bankers slxty-day
hills Al