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The morning call., 1891-12-08
oBITU AIRY.



Mrs. Elizabeth Fairbanks died In Oakland on
Saturday at the remarkable age OF 80 years. Her
demise was noteworthy on account OF the lady be-
ing direct lineal descendant of Herman Jansen
knickerbocker, one of the original Dutch SET
tiers OF New York. She was the daughter Of the
sister of Herman Knckerbocker who, under the
name OF Prince" KnickeTbocker, was mace
famous by Washington Irving. He was the first
Judge OF Rensselaer, County, n. Y, and a Repre-
sentative In the Eleventh Congress OF The United
States during President Madison's administra-
ton. One Of his sisters married a merchant
named Bradshaw, the father OF the subject Of
ihls obituary sketch. David Fall banks, the nus
band, was a well-tO-do manufacturer OF Still
wafer, n. Y. He died some fifteen years ago,
leaving, besides his widow, an only daughter the
vile OF j. Ii. Fish. After her husbands death
Mrs. Fairbanks came to California to spend her
last DAYS al The home of her dauphter.
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MERCHANTS CARNIVAL
Under the Auspices of Alta Par
lOr at Odd Fellows Hall.
A Picturesque Drill By the Young Lady Mem
bsrs-Unique Costumes, Fancy Marches.
Singing and Dancing.
Last night was the opening night OF the

Last night was the opening night OF the
Merchants Carnival at Odd Fellows Hall,
given under the auspices of Alta Parlor, N.
d. G. w. The hall had been arranged for
the drill by building an addition, which ex-
tended thirty feet out on to the floor. This
stage was draped with blue, orange and red
material, the front being festooned with the
Bear flag of California as center fianked
by the American colors. The gallery of
the hall was draped with three Bear flags,
three American flags, and guidons aud BAN
ners filling In the panels, while guidons and
banners are pendent from the walls all
around the hall. The curtain belonging to
the original stage hides set scene and
when the drill is on it Is drawn to one side
giving the ladies the benefit OF the stage and
platform.
The Committee OF Arrangements consists
of the following-named ladies: Miss Lizzie
Douglass (chairman), Miss Nellie Morse,
Miss Mary Richter, Miss Amy McDougald,
Mrs. George w. Perkins, Mrs. Leon de Roos,
Mrs John Steiubach; floor manager, Mrs.
Ernest Hills. The committee act as Floor
Committee.
The special drill given last night, and
which will be given each evening by men,
bers OF Alta Parlor. was under the auspices
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divides the many applicants at the bar of
the Associated Charities into the just and
the unjust. All the benevolent societies
affiliated are full of praise for the scheme.
All that is wanted now is an opportunity
for the extension of the plan. Where
twenty-five men day are now employed
very small amount of support from the
wealthy and the benevolent would enable
1000 deserving men to shame the devil. The
scheme is but in its infancy, but it is re-
markably thriving infant for all that.
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EARNING THEIR SALT
The WoOd-Sawing Experiment a
Great Success.
Hundreds Of Deserving Men Furnished With
Lodging and Meal Tickets in Re-
turn for Honest Labor.

The trite adage that an idle brain Is the
devils workshop must have dwelt in the
minds OF those who, on the verge of winter,
devised practical means of relieving de-
serving men without prejudice to their
manhood and the human legacy of hard
work. Since November 9th many hun
dreds OF men have besieged the doors of the
Benevolent Association on Webb street, be-
tween Sacramento and California, hoping to
find job at wood-sawing that would keep
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None, however, made the slightest effort
assist the drowning OF heave them a rope, a
though they were standing close to Il
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McCoRMICK-In the City and County Alnshouse
December 8, Margaret Mccormick, native o
Ireland, aged SIS years.
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Free One Day.

John Stewart well-known vagrant,
was released from the County Jail yester-
day morning after serving two months
sentence for vagrancy. He celebrated mis-
release by drinking and asking every one he
met for money with which to continue his
spree. If he was refused, he treated the
person to choice selection of BiIlingsga,e
Maher on East street. and was then in
duced to accompany him to the South
Harbor Station, where he was booked for
vagrancy.
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Held 70 Answer for Robbery.

MODESTO. Dec. 7.-Justice Whitby fin
shed hearing the evidence in the robbery
cases against Seton Boren and James Berry,
charged with standing up the bar-keeper of
Robert Crows saloon at Waterford on the
night of the oath of November. The bar
keeper and three others identified the de-
PENDANTS as the masked men who robbed
him. Defendant Berry was deputy consta-
bic Both were held to answer in the Su-
perior Court in bonds of $1,000 each.
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some Cinnamon were eating and demanded
a sum of money. Being refused. one drew
his pistol and attempted to shoot. but was
shot in the left arm before he could use the
weapon. The arm was broken and badly
lacerated. Many shots were fired by the
several Mongolians, but no other was hurt.
The officers arrested six of the participants:
They were released on $500 bond each. and
will be examined Thursday. A night watch
man has been put in Chinatown to prevent
fuI Their trnnhle
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Charged With Passing Counterfeit Money.

MERGED, Dec. For some time past
counterfeit money has been circulated here
and officers have been on the lookout for
the showers of the queer, but without sue
cess until today, when an officer from De-
lanO arrived here, and after meandering
around town while in company with Mar
shall Yoakum, saw the man he was after.
The man ran but the officers overhauled
him and tonight took him to Delano. He
refused to give his name.
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Mereed Grand Jurv Indictments

MERGED. Dee. THE MERGED Grand
Jury has been in session over week and
yesterday two warrants were issued on
their indictments as follows: The first was
one for Fred Rainks, who SOLD seven coyote
scalps and afterward raised his warrant to
seventeen. The other warrant WAS for Q.
0. Buckley of Hopeton, for stealing wheat
from farmers on Dry Creek last summer.
Both men were arrested to-day and lodged
in Jail
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BIRTHS MARRIAGES

TBlrth, marriage and death notices sent by mail
will not be inserted. They must be handed in at
either OF the publication ofices and be Endorsed
with the name and residence OF persons authorized
TO have the same published
BORN.
HERVE-In this city December 6, 1891, TO the
wife OF W. A. Herye, a daughter.
DOAS-In this ity, November ~. 1891, to the
WIZ OF Sylvester DOan. dau .hter.
CAIN-In this city, December 7, 1891, to the wife
OF C. j. Cain of the FaraIlon Island, son.
ELDER-In Alameda, December l, 1891, to the
wlfs OF William Elder. a son.
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Found n Body.

While rowing in the vicinity of Meiggs
Wharf yesterday morning. George Collins,
a boatman in the employ of the Merchants
Exchange, found body, and towed it
to the wharf. The Coroner was notified
and the body was removed to the Morgue to
be identified. The deceased has the appear
ance of laboring man and about was 80
years of age. The laundry mark on his
clothes was - R. "a H." and he had quartz
and gold stud
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ELECTION IN SACRAMENTO.
Success Of the Repub lean Ticket, Under the
paforn,RaIlot System

Success Of the Repub lean Ticket, Under the
Reform-Ballot System.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. THE city school
election passed off quietly here to-day. A
light vote was polled. All the Republican
candidates were elected The reform-balot
system was a marked success, although, be-
ing the first time it was tried here. large
number of voters spoiled their ballots by
not observing the rules. The booths used
are the kind known as the New York
booth. They are made of light steel
frames, covered by neat canvas curtains.
They worked to charm. Registrar Brown
WAS here observing the election, and ex-
pressed himself as greatly pleased with the
system,
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william Smith, veteran OF the war with Mex
leo and soldier OF the Civil War, died on SIM
day at his home in Alameda, at the age of IA
years. During naval engagement In the re-
oelllon he suffered the loss OF both eyes by the
explosion OF u shell. He drew pension OF SIS
per month from the Government. He was ma
tive OF Iceland and had lived fourteen years in
Alameda. lie leaves widow aud one daughter.
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MILITARY ROADS,
Decisions Rendered by the United States
Court at Portland

PORTLAND, Dec TN the United States
Circuit Court to-day Judge Deadly rendered
a decision In the case of the Government
against the Dalles Military Wagon-road
Company ct al. The findings of the court
we're in favor of the plea, and motion to
set aside the order dismissing as to the de-
PENDANT the Dalles Military Road Com
pany, was denied.
In the case OF the Oregon Central Mill
the court were also in favor of the plea. So
far as the question of the plea is concerned.
the decisions have settled that point. These
cases will be taken to the Court of Appeals,
and will doubtless be carried to the Supreme
Court OF the United States for final adjudi-
cation
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FIGHT BETWEEN CHINAMEN.
Attempt Of Chico Highbinders to Extort Money
From Their Countrymen,

CHICO, Dec. 7.-Chinatown here Is divided
into two companies, one composed Of about
100 of the oldest residents, and all the rest
of the Cinnamon. about 1000. compose the
other. Some time ago six highbinders from
San Francisco located here. and it is their
custom to demand the loan of large sums Of
money from the old company, which they
never pay back, and when refused general
fight ensues. Yesterday noon several high
binders entered Chinese restaurant where
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Labor Meetinps.

A suit has grown out of the action on the
part Of the union seamen in putting off
some non-union seamen from the brig c. ID.
Bryant, on the 9TH ult. The papers we're
filed yesterday In tho United States Dis
trict Court. The libelant Is Frank Nike
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PETALUMA, Dec. THE Petaluma and
SOnoma County Poultry Show. to commence
tomorrow, promises from the large number
Of entries from Eastern and Western States
to be the best exhibition OF the kind ever
held on this Coast 1t will be open four
days and close on SATURDAY..
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The Sailors Union nominated officers. 1t
was reported that there is no trouble be-
tween the union and employees. Pope g.
Talbot were conceded the right to ship fresh
crews at deep-water wages when any of
their ships on the Coast are chartered for
Australia or India. Nicholas Yortel has
been elected Secretary pro tenn. during the
absence of Secretary Furuseth, who will
represent the federation in the convention
OF the American Federation of Labor,
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Violsnt Storm in oragnn

PORTLAND. Dec. IA violent wind and
rain storm prevailed to-day along the Co.
lumbia and Willamette rivers. All the tel
egraDh wires on the lines of the Union and
Southern Pacific railroads were Frustrated,
been reported.
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Suicide Of an Invalid.

AUBURN, Dec. IA. Eyinger of Mount
Vernon, about three miles from this city,
committed suicide this morning by shooting
himself. Mr.. Evinger had suffered several
months from cancer of the stomach, which
accounts for the rash act. He was a native
of Illinois, aged "a years.
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Mining superiptepdept Murdered.

AUBURN, Dec. IA. Herbinson, Super
intendent Of the Lee mine, four miles from
ROcklin, in this county, was found dead at
the mine this morning. He had been shot,
and had been dead two or three days when
found. An inquest was held to-day, but no
elew was discovered as to the murderer.
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The alarm from Box 4s. at 4:o5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, was for the burning of
an electric wire in the basement of 40 and
AZ Geary street, occupied by Joseph Rosen-
berg as dry-goods store. No damage.
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a Porular Horse.

CHICO. Dec. WE H, D. NJ. Reaves'
noted dark mare of 2;13A gait, was brought
to town from the ranch this morning and
was met at the depot by band and es-
corted through the principal streets. a
large crowd was out to see her.
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j. Lawrence SIurtevant, for sixteen years
meter for Thomas Price & Co. died last Sunday
at his residence from pneumonia after an Illness
OF three days. He was highly esteemed for his in
tegrlty, industry aud business knowledge. The
deceased leaves four orphans, his wife having
died only few months ago.
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Chinaman Robbed by Countrymeu

SACRAMENTO. Dec. Z. - Shortly be-
fore midnight FIVE Cinnamon went to the
shoe-shop of another Chinaman named
Why Song, on Sixth street, threw cayenne
pepper in his eyes und then choked him and
made him give up $3.50. The robbers have
not been arrested.
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Threatened War Of discrimination

OMAHA, Dec. state Senator Durham
of Wyoming, who is here, SAYS the rustlers.
who are In such numbers in his State that
the ranchmen are unable to cope with them,
are running the cattle business there, and a
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The boss plaSterers of the city met for the
purpose of forming an association to regu-
late prices and wages. An informal discus
sion of the object of the meeting was had
and it was determined to inte.e all contrac-
tors OF the city and vicinity in the move
mont
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Municipal Elections.

SALEM. Dec. AT the city election to-
day the entire Republican ticket was elected.
ALBANY, Dec In the municipal cleo
ton to-day the Democrats elected the Mayor
and two cut of three of the Councilman.
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typographical Union Organized.

MARYsvILLE, Dec. IA typographical
union was organized in this city on Sunday,
with membership of twenty-seven. The
IN ion includes the offices of this city, Yuba
City, OrOville. Biggs. Gridley and Chico
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JURY DISAGREED.
Result Of the Second Trial Of a Monterey
Murder Case

SALINAS. Dec. THE second trial of
Charles Halves for the killing Of young
Wagner in Monterey last May has occupied
the attention Of the Superior Court here for
the last five days, Judge n. A. Dorm pre-
siding. The case went to the jury Satur-
Into court at noon to-day and reported Tia
1t was impossible for them to agree. Judge
Dorm then discharged them. They stood
nine for acQuittal and three for man
slaughter
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Cold Weather.

CHICO, Dec. THE weather is cloudy
and cold. There was heavy frost yester-
day and this morning.
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main pin rail, where lay dozen coils of
rope. Ii Tie was senseless All Kow was
not. for he began to shout loudly for aid,
but for all his countrymen cared he might
as we'll have kept his mouth shut, as they did
nothing but chatter and gesticulate.
Luckily the accident was seen by Inspec-
tor Of Customs Sprague. who was In boat
on watch near the scene of the accident.
He slipped the moorings and rowed as fast
as possible TO their assistance, and not a
moment too soon. Tie was sinking for the
second time and the other was sinking
slowly in spite of his efforts to keep himself
ahoat.
LIMP AND LIFELEss.
Tie was hauled in and dropped limp and
lifeless in the bottom Of the boat, and seiz-
Ing the boat-hook Sprsgue caught Kow by
the blouse and fshed him to the surface, but
he had quite job to help him into the boat
as he was rather heavy man. As soon as
possible the men were taken on board and
steps were taken TO relieve them OF the
cargo of water they had taken on boald.
The ships surgeon had Kow pumped out.
but 1t took nearly two hours to relieve his
companion and bring him to his senses.
Once this was accomplished he was taken
below to his bed to recuperate.
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Threatening Weather.

AUBURN, Dec. 1T looks like another
rain tonight. The last storm gave 120
inches, making for the season $50 inches.
Last season to date the fall was AT inches
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war of determination is likely soon to begin
against the thieves by stock-raisers. The
rustlers not only steal steers and calves,
but shoot cows. The rustlers are mostly
deSperaiOes from Texas
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RNING CALL. SAN FRANCISCO. TUESI

lizzi, who claims he was taken forcibly from
the brig and told that if he returned he
would be killed. His clothes were all de-
stroypd or carried away. All this he claims
was done in the presence of the owners, Ed
ward E. and Frank c. KentfieId Mikelizzi
wants 81 wages, $50 fer the loss of his
clothes and $1,000 for personal injuries.
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PRESSED BY CREDITORS.

Petition to Declare Saw and Lumber Mill
Operator Insolvent.
MARYsvLLE, Dec. IA petition was
flied in the Superior Court this afternoon
asking to have A. NJ. Leach declared an in
solvent. MIR. Leach has for many years
operated saw-mills and had large lumber
Interests in the adjacent mountains, which
have given employment to several hundred
men. He has had two or three very unsuc-
cessful seasons, and his creditors are now
pressing him. If they persist the property
Will certainly realize but very small per-
eentage OF the outstanding obligations.
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TUG-OF-WAR X.

Desperate Struggle Between the Scotland and
Ireland Teams at Chicago
CHICAGO, Dec. 7.-To-night was the OPEN
ing of the International tug-of-war contest
under the management of Parson Davies
and David Henderson. France and Ger
many opened the tugs. France winning in
"a minutes. America defeated Bohemia in
81 minutes, and England bested Ireland
readily in % minutes. The match between
Ireland and Scotland was fight to the
death and one of the best tugs ever seen in
this city. Scotland won in Sc minutes.
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The recently organized Horse-collar
Makers Union met last night and elected
delegates to represent them in the Council
of Federated Trades.
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A BIG. ~COMBINATIO on.
Quay and His Friends Working a Larg
Scheme in Pennsylvania.

Quay and His Friends WORKING a Large
Scheme in Pennsylvania.
HARR1sBuRG, Pa, May 11.-Quay and the
big Pennsylvania politicians have under
taken the large contract of fixing things for
themselves for the next six years with the
president outside of the breastworks. Quay
has no use for President Harrison. He
wants a seat in the cabinet and knows that
Harrison would never make that c%oncessi on
even to get the delegation from Pennsyl-
vnnia next year. A great combination of
republican leaders in this state for thu CON
troll of politics for the next six years and
the election of a combine delegation from
Pennsylvania to the national convention
next year is now in progress of formation.
1t is possible that Quay and Magea may
both be in it. Senators Quay and Cameron,
Collector Cooper and General Hastings will
be the big four of the combine If Magee
can't be comfortably fitted in.
The prizes in sight of this scheme are:
First, the domination of the state ticket
this summer; second, the selection of a
state chairman to succeed the politically
moribund Andrews; third, the chairman
ship of the national committee in 1892;
fourth. q place in the cabinet of n prospec-
tive successor of Harrison in the presi-
dency; fifth, q United States sonatorship
from Pennsylvania; sixth, the g~overnorship
of the state in 1895.
There appears to be in the list a fairly
good crop of birds in the bush and none to
speak of in hand, but when the play is
fully unfolded the proposed arrangement
appears much simpler thar at first blush.
One of the most important and interesting
details of the plan is the promise to Cen
eral Hastings that he shall be nominated
for governor in 1894, practically without
opposition.
1t ia thought that the combination can
easily control tho state convention and the
national convention delegation who will
oppose the denomination of President Har-
rison If the next fall elections show that a
republican candidate has a good chance of
an election.
Senator Quay will control this delegation,
and 1t will enable Quay to easily be elected
chairman of the national convention. Sup
posing this much to be accomplished, the
rest of the combination scheme rapidly de-
velops. Quay would be reelected to the
United States senate, with a higher place
in view. a seat in the cabinet.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-12
Sheet Music.

We have just received a large
lot of Vocal and Instrumental
Sheet Music, of all the latest and
most popular pieces, which we
will sell at a uniform price Of
10 N PER COPY.
See our list, which we furnish on
application.
Also folios of Music, vocal and
instrumental, containing from 50
to 100 selected pieces in each, at
25c. and soc. per book.
100 hundred varied selections
to choose from.
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Hosiery Department..

Fast black Hose, ladies', 25c.
Fast black Hose, children's S, 25c.
Fast black Half Hose, mems CSC.
Ladies' Jersey ribbed Vests,
II I-2c., 2oc. and 25c.
Ladies' Jersey ribbed Vests, bet
ter, 4oc. and 6oc.
Ladies' fast black Jersey ribbed
Vests, $50.
Mems Lisle thread Underwear,
ST per suit.
Mems Balbriggan Underwear,
$1.25 per suit.
Mems fast black Balbriggan Un-
derwear, $3.50 per suit.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-12
Forest Fires Put Out py Rain,

MARQUETTE, Mich, May 1.-THE rain of
Saturday practically extinguished all fires
south of Portage lake, in the upper PENN
sula. In Houghton county the FIRE ran
through largo tracts of pine to-day. burn
ing out several logging camps. Several
hundred cords of wood and part of the
railway trestle near the Osceola Stamp
mills were destroyed. All fires in Hough-
ton county are reported out tonight.
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Passengers destined to the prominent oft
los east of the Missouri river should patron
ize tho Chicago, Union Pacific 4 North
western line. Magnificent Pullman and
Wagner sleeping cars. elegant Pullman and
Northwestern dining cars, free reclining
chair cars. handsome day coaches and COM
Portable Pullman ~colonist sleepers.
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Death From Kidney Diseas.

Is the unfortunate and untimely ending of
thousands of the American people annually.
O,egon Kidney Tea il guaranteed to cure
all forms Of kidney troubles. Take 1t in
time.
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Counter
&C. COUNTER.

Fancy shelf paper, "a sheets.
Carpet tacks.
Tea strainers.
Potato Washers.
Nutmeg graters.
Zinc oilers.
Paint brushes.
Broilers.
Coat hangers.
tunnels.
Tin cups and mugs.
Lye.
Meat forks.
Scoops, pans, etc.
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NeckWeaT.

One lot Mems Tcck Scarfs
at SOC, Worth 81.
One lot Mems Teck ScarfS
at 25c. Worth soc.
One lot Mems Four-in-hand
Scarfs at SOC, Worth 81.
One lot Mems Four-in-Hand
at CSC. Worth soc.
Full lines Windsors, Bows and
String Ties.
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/ 10c. Counter.
Tinware.
Soaps. =.
Rolling Pins.
Swimmers.
Chimney cleaners.
Machine oil.
Inks and mucilage.
Blacking and polish,
Putt pomade.
Pot stands.
Straw cuffs.
Brothers.
Veg. graters and sliccrs.
Soaps.
Tooth picks.
Tack hammers.
Bill files, etc.